bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
High dose radioactive iodine therapy and its short term adverse effects
Authors: George Ancy , Annapurna Y  , Harilal P  , Kumari Anila
Published: September 2022

The disorders of the thyroid gland are on the rise. Radioactive iodine (RAI- I-131) is now used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism and thyroid carcinoma. This helps in the destruction of the follicular cells and radiation help in annulling the cancer cells. RAI has many adverse effects; the short-term effects include – gastrointestinal, salivary dysfunction, and thyroiditis, and long-term adverse effects - secondary carcinomas. The facilities for giving radioactive iodine therapy (RAIT) are less in the state of Kerala; also the adverse effects of RAIT are less studied in our population.

To evaluate the pattern of short-term adverse effects following high doses of radioactive iodine therapy in patients with thyroid carcinoma

This study was designed as a prospective observational study conducted on patients attending the Department of Nuclear Medicine for high-dose radioiodine therapy in a tertiary care center. Patients were followed up for any occurrences of adverse effects for six months. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 18 and an independent t-test was done to find the association between dose and adverse drug reactions (ADR).

The study comprised 75 participants, of which, 59(79%) were females. The adverse reactions were reported by 59 participants (79%). Loss of taste and smell in 48 participants (64%), xerostomia in 30 patients (40%) were reported. After one month of RAIT, these subsided. The association of dose vs ADR was found to be significant (p=0.008). The complete blood counts (CBC) were done pre-and post- RAIT showed a statistically significant decrease in all parameters (p=0.00 each).

Radioactive iodine produces short-term adverse effects which are self-limiting. However, there is a need to identify and manage it for better treatment and patient compliance.
Environmental Impact Assessment of Expressway Construction from Weining to Weizhang (Guizhou and Yunnan Boundary), Guizhou Province
Authors: Jiang Haidong
Published: September 2022

In order to evaluate the Guizhou Weining to Weizhang (qian dian) highway engineering construction affects the surrounding environment, according to the nature of the construction project, scale, location, using production technology or pollution prevention and prevention measures for analysis, through the water environment, air environment, sound environment, ecological environment four evaluation factor analysis and evaluation. Through eight working area construction waste water, sewage water quality test analysis, ambient air and sound environment sensitive point 44, and construction along the 200m land, vegetation, wildlife, wood trees four aspects of the ecological environment evaluation, and the compensation method, scoring method and analysis method of the proposed project construction project environmental profit and loss has carried on the qualitative analysis. The analysis results show that the positive benefits of environmental economy generated by the proposed expressway are predominant, so the project is feasible from the perspective of environmental protection.
Conforming identification of the fundamental matrix in image matching problem
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Fursov V. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Gavrilov A. ,   Samara National Research University, Goshin Ye. ,   Samara National Research University,   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Pugachev K. ,   Samara National Research University
Published: September 2022

The article considers the conforming identification of the fundamental matrix in the image matching problem. The method consists in the division of the initial overdetermined system into lesser dimensional subsystems. On these subsystems, a set of solutions is obtained, from which a subset of the most conforming solutions is defined. Then, on this subset the resulting solution is deduced. Since these subsystems are formed by all possible combinations of rows in the initial system, this method demonstrates high accuracy and stability, although it is computationally complex. A comparison with the methods of least squares, least absolute deviations, and the RANSAC method is drawn.
Parallel implementation of the multi-view image segmentation algorithm using the Hough transform
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Goshin Ye. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute оf RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Kotov A. ,   Samara National Research University
Published: September 2022

We report on the parallel implementation of a multi-view image segmentation algorithm via segmenting the corresponding three-dimensional scene. The algorithm includes the reconstruction of a three-dimensional scene model in the form of a point cloud, and the segmentation of the resulting point cloud in three-dimensional space using the Hough space. The developed parallel algorithm was implemented on graphics processing units using CUDA technology. Experiments were performed to evaluate the speedup and efficiency of the proposed algorithm. The developed parallel program was tested on modelled scenes.
Boron Adsorption on Lime Soil and Phytoremediation of Lime Soil by Potato Plant (Solanum Tuberosum L.)
Authors: KORKMAZ Mustafa , ÖZMETİN Cengiz , SÜZEN Yeliz , MUTLU Atilla
Published: September 2022

Boron adsorption onto lime soil from Balıkesir University campus was studied to evaluate the effects of irrigation water cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, K+ and Na+) and soil clays (kaolinite, montmorillonite, clinoptilolite clays). The concentrations for cations and boron were in the range of 0-1,450 mg/L and 0-700 mg/L, respectively. The experimental maximum boron capacity for cation effect was 0.764 mg/g and this value was seen to obtain at high cation and middle boron concentration (304.49 mg/L) in optimization graph. The maximum experimental boron capacity for clay effect was 1.08 mg/g and this value was obtained from optimization graph at 0.5828 g clinoptilolite, 0.1936 g montmorillonite, 0.5852 g kaolinite amounts. The borated-soil samples were successfully phytoremediated with potato plant and maximum intake of boron by the potato plant was 2,304.8 mg/kg plant. The plant dry weights decreased by increasing soil boron concentration and the potato plants did not grow at 203.56, 303.56, 403.56 mg/kg boron concentrations exhibiting toxic effects for potato plant. The studied soil concentrations for phytoremediation was 3.56, 13.56, 23.56, 33.56, 43.56, 53.56, 103.56, 203.56, 303.56, and 403.56 mg/kg boron.
Simulation of the working process of a dual-circuit downhole ejection system
Authors:   Department of Integral Ecology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Wyrostkiewicz Michał , Panevnyk Denis ,   Department of Oil and Gas Machines and Equipment, Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas
Published: September 2022

The article is devoted to a study of the flow's nature distribution in the above-bit ejection system as part of a series and parallel connection of two jet pumps designed to improve the technical and economic indicators of drilling production wells. Using the finite element method and computer programs, the critical value has been determined of the hydraulic resistance of the sludged section of the bottomhole, which provides an automatic change in the ejection system operation mode from injection to injection-suction. Regularities of changes in the hydrodynamic parameters of the ejection system have been established and the probability and conditions for the existence of non-operating modes of jet pumps have been analyzed. When conducting experimental studies, the influence of the flow rate of the working medium on the flow characteristic of a jet pump of a direct-flow and swirling working flow has also been determined. To swirl the flow, a plate with an inclination angle of the guide elements of 15° placed in the working nozzle of the jet pump has been used. The swirling of the working flow makes it possible to increase the injection ratio of the jet pump. The maximum increase in the value of the injection coefficient is 20.84% and corresponds to small (up to 104) Reynolds numbers of the working flow. The ratio between the maximum and minimum values of the injection coefficient of the flow characteristics of the jet pump when swirling the working flow is halved.
Dynamic testing of the efficiency of degassing wells as a tool/means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfills
Authors:   Instytut Nafty i Gazu – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, Hebda Kamil , Kołodziejak Grzegorz ,   Instytut Nafty i Gazu – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Published: September 2022

The article was written as a continuation of the research on degassing wells in terms of their gas productivity in a landfill. Waste is one of the most serious threats to the environment. The term ‘waste’ means ‘any substance or object which the holder discards, he intends to get rid of, or which he has been required to get rid of’. The European Union, with the aim of ensuring a high quality of life and health of people through effective environmental protection, imposes on Poland very restrictive guidelines in the field of waste management. These guidelines include: waste prevention, preparation for re-use, recycling, other recovery methods, disposal. The waste goes to landfills, where it is collected. Landfills pose a very high threat to the natural environment because they emit pollutants into the atmosphere. The greatest threat is related to the organic matter contained in municipal waste, which during decomposition emits greenhouse gases such as CO2 and CH4. The amount of emitted gas can be reduced by equipping the landfill with a special installation for the production of landfill gas (biogas). Biogas is one of the alternative energy sources that can be used to produce electricity and heat. However, the installation itself is not enough, and the landfill must also be rationally managed to support biogas production. Within the mass of waste, optimal conditions should be created for the methanogenesis process to take place. Compacting or pouring waste into layers of earth may serve as examples. Both of these processes reduce the oxygen content in the stored material. However, the content of the organic fraction in the deposited waste has the most pronounced influence on the production of biogas. The article presents the results of research on the efficiency of degassing wells carried out in one of the active municipal landfills which was established in 2009. Five degassing wells located in different parts of the dump’s canopy were subjected to our measurements.
Ustawa o Radzie Dialogu Społecznego a Konstytucja RP
Authors: Bałaban Andrzej
Published: September 2022

Autor w swoim artykule omawia projekt ustawy, której pełna nazwa brzmi: „Ustawa z dnia 24 lipca 2011 r. o Radzie Dialogu Społecznego i innych instytucjach dialogu społecznego”. Podaje przykłady błędów legislacyjnych w niej zawartych oraz dość szczegółowo je omawia.
Wniosek Prezydenta RP do Trybunału Konstytucyjnego w trybie kontroli prewencyjnej – z prac nad art. 122 Konstytucji RP
Authors: Chruściak Ryszard
Published: September 2022

Autor w swoim artykule omawia możliwość wnioskowania Prezydenta RP do Trybunału Konstytucyjnego w trybie kontroli prewencyjnej, czyli w sprawie zgodności ustawy z konstytucją przed jej podpisaniem.
Uwagi o kształtowaniu ustawodawstwa w Konstytucji kwietniowej
Authors: Kulig Andrzej
Published: September 2022

Autor omawia sposoby kształtowania się państwowości polskiej po odzyskaniu niepodległości po sto dwudziestu trzech latach niewoli. Opisuje Konstytucję kwietniową oraz jej poprzedniczki wraz ze zamianami w niej wprowadzonymi i jakie one miały znaczenie dla Rzeczpospolitej Polski.
Participación política de niñas y niños en el Perú: en camino a su reconocimiento como sujetos políticos
Authors: Castillo Valverde Alejandra
Published: September 2022

En el presente artículo se presenta una reflexión en torno al avance del reconocimiento de las niñas y niños como sujetos políticos. Para ello, se introduce el derecho a la participación presente en la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño y sus alcances, así como la escasez de espacios de participación y las limitaciones que estos presentan. En base a una investigación sobre los Consejos de las Niñas y los Niños en las Municipalidades de Lima y Miraflores en el Perú, se presentan características sobre la conciencia ciudadana de las niñas y niños consejeros a partir del análisis de tres componentes: conciencia de derechos, conciencia de responsabilidad y sentido de pertenencia a una comunidad. Se encuentra que poseen un sentido de pertenencia al grupo de niñas y niños con quienes comparten características, problemas e intereses y reconocen su rol como importante para representar a este grupo. De igual forma, se identifican las potencialidades y limitaciones de este programa para asegurar una participación efectiva. Finalmente, se exploran las implicancias de reconocer a las niñas y niños como sujetos políticos desde las Ciencias Políticas, mencionando su importancia para repensar las políticas públicas, la educación cívica, los estudios sobre ciudadanía y el potencial de cambio político.
Al-Uzmah al-Biṭrikiyah fī Riwāyati “Nisyān” Li Ahlām Mustagānemiy (Dirāsah Nisāiyah ‘alā Ḍaui Naẓariyah Julia Kresteva)
Authors: Zahra Husna Wati , Hakim Arief Rahman
Published: September 2022

This research aims to find out the forms of the patriarchal crisis and the factors that lead to the emergence of the patriarchal problem represented in the novel "Nisyan" by Ahlam Mosteghanemi from the perspective of the feminist theory of Julia Kristeva. The research was qualitative and descriptive. The data sources used for this research are the primary data source in the form of the novel "Nisyan" by Ahlam Mosteghanemi. The secondary source is the supporting books and journals related to the research topic. The method of data collection is reading, translation and writing. The data analysis method uses simulated criticism, that is, by examining the data and then interpreting the narrative representations and facts in the community based on the perspective of Julia Kristeva and concluding. The results of this research are 1. They were classifying the forms of the patriarchal crisis on the body of a mother and an imaginary father. The forms of patriarchal problems categorized in the mother's body are stereotypes, marginalization, sexual harassment, and violence. The forms classified in an imaginary father are Cinderella complex, Oedipus complex, multiple burdens, and the stigma of divorce. 2. The factors that lead to the emergence of the patriarchal crisis are classified in the maternal's body and the imaginary father. Depending on the maternal's body, the patriarchal crisis arises from factors of abjection failure, virginity, reproductive impairment, and body image. Then from the imaginary father, the patriarchal crisis arises from the factors of fixation, lovesick, tomboy, and baby blues
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Experienced by Said and Safeya in Ghassan Kanafani’s Aid Ila Haifa Based on The Perspective of Gerald C. Davison
Authors: Rosyada Hasna Emas
Published: September 2022

This study aims to determine the form, reveal the causes, and understand the impact of PTSD on Said and Safeya on individuals, families, and society in the novel Aid Ila Haifa. Data was collected using reading and note-taking techniques and analyzed descriptively qualitativelythat focusing on the problem of PTSD with a literary psychology approach. The primary data source used is Ghassan Kanafani’s Aid Ila Haifa. This study was using the theory of abnormal psychology by Gerald C. Davison. This study reveals that the form of PTSD included in re-experiencing symptoms are crying, overlapping memories, and a faster heart rate. Included in the avoidance symptoms are denying the traumatic event and keeping their mouth shut over the whereabouts of their child. Meanwhile, hyperarousal symptoms include sudden outbursts of anger, excessive anxiety, and feeling panicked. The cause is a conflict environment and the loss of a son. The impact of PTSD experienced by Said and Safeya on individuals is prolonged sadness, trapped in fear, and loss of zest for life. The impact on the family is a cold attitude. Meanwhile, the impact on society is Said's attitude which forbids his son from joining the front for the defense of the state.
RU’YAT AL-QAUMIYYAH FÏ SYI’RI MUDHAKKIRÄT ANDALUSIYYA LI NIZAR QABBANI
Authors: Roziki Khafid , Ibrahim Faisal Mahmoud Adam
Published: September 2022

This study aims to describe the significance of the meaning of nationalism in the poem Mudhakkirät Andalusiyya by Nizar Qabbani and the factors that influence nationalism in the poem. In this study, the model used was library research. The material object in this research is a poem by Nizar Qabbani entitled Mudhakkirät Andalusiyya, written in Cordoba in 1955. This qualitative research is described descriptively using Roland Barthes' semiotic theory with a theory of significance order consisting of connotation and denotation. Sources of data in this study are in the form of words, phrases, and clauses derived from the poem Mudhakkirät Andalusiyya. Data collection techniques are reading techniques, translation techniques, and note-taking techniques. The data analysis technique uses data reduction techniques with close reading methods, data presentation, and conclusions. This research indicates that the poem Mudhakkirät Andalusiyya provides a perspective on the historical awareness of the Arabs as a ruling Spain and an overview of the contribution of the Arab nation and the Arabic language to Spain. The factors that influence Nizar Qabbani in the poem Mudhakkirät Andalusiyya are political factors, the unity of the Arabs, and the identity and history of the Arabs.
Metodología para diagnosticar la habitabilidad en la vivienda social
Authors: Ramos Calonge Helmuth Geofre
Published: September 2022

El trabajo tiene como eje central la habitabilidad -el confort- en vivienda dirigida a sectores de bajos ingresos en Bogotá, conceptual izando la vivienda como el génesis y unidad básica del concepto hábitat. Este proyecto pretende ser una invitación a trabajar en estas necesidades que tiene el ser humano, como son el requerimiento de luz, de ventilación y humedad controlada y de niveles de ruido admisibles, dentro del rango considerado saludable. Para tratar de solucionar un problema, primero hay que detectarlo y conocerlo, y luego perseguir la solución adecuada; la investigación se ocupa en conocer las condiciones de iluminación, ruido e higrotermicidad en la vivienda, a partir de un modelo metodológico propuesto para diagnosticar la situación de los tres parámetros. Las consecuencias para las personas y la vivienda misma se enumeran y se pretende bocetar una serie de posibles soluciones -no paliativas- para estos efectos, desde el diseño de la vivienda; estas soluciones planteadas se tornan en potenciales temáticas de investigaciones.
La empresa agropecuaria
Authors: Suárez Bocanegra Paola Milena
Published: September 2022

El presente libro brinda a los empresarios y administradores de empresas agropecuarias una herramienta conceptual en la que encuentre los principales elementos y aspectos legales que debe tenerse en cuenta desde la constitución y formalización hasta la ejecución inicial de la empresa agropecuaria. El texto presenta elementos que pueden ser aplicables a una empresa de cualquier sector por tener un tratamiento genérico dentro de la normatividad colombiana, pero, se enfatiza y se resaltan los elementos especiales y particulares que deben tenerse en cuenta para la gestión legal de las empresas agropecuarias.
Study on Chojeong Park Jega’s View of Painting to Empty Mind and Cultivate Nature
Authors:   The Korean Society of Calligraphy, Lim Myung-nam
Published: September 2022

Park Jega was a scholar and thinker active in the late 18th century of the Joseon Dynasty. Although he never presented a precise painting theory, he said that he has been a painting enthusiast since childhood and continued to enjoy painting even after he grew up. Thus, in this paper, I analyzed his view of the painting by investigating his preface, postscript, and inscribed poem of painting.
I briefly summarized Park Jega's view of painting to empty the mind and cultivate nature as follows. First, I analyzed the aspect that he emphasized the form of spirit as an image beyond the image from the stance of focusing on the rhythm of spirit. As a result, Park Jega actively affirmed the value of calligraphy and painting by applying the theory that the boundary of poetry is mutually compatible with that of painting to the creation of calligraphy and painting. He embodied the natural painting will that exudes the spiritual taste of literati painting. Also, he realized the world of describing the thinking while faithfully possessing the formative beauty of resembling the form. Thus, he was faithful to the rhythm of spirit that expresses the image beyond the image. Second, I examined the fact that he created the vitality of the natural taste of nature in terms of the natural spirit. As a result, the emptiness to empty the mind is a premise that can achieve aesthetic communion with external objects and was also related to Park Jega’s open thinking. Since people already have preconceived notions, they should empty their minds before painting. Park Jega called that prejudice Gakmak(角膜). He said people must first remove the Gakmak that blocks them from recognizing beauty as beauty. In short, Park Jega insisted on discarding stereotypes and closely observing objects because people can create a good painting only in an unintentional state to obtain the form of the spirit.
We cannot fully comprehend Park Jega's view of painting through the above discussion. It is necessary to have a broad understanding of his worldview and an integrated discussion of his poetry, calligraphy, and painting to understand his view of painting more in-depth.
A Study on the Art Strategy of Wenda Gu
Authors:   The Korean Society of Calligraphy, Sur Heui-yeon
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this research is to find out what strategies Chinese artist Wenda Gu (1955~) used to build awareness in the international art world and China. In the early 1980s, the trend of modern Western philosophy and modern art flowed into China following the wave of China's reform and opening up. In addition, global interest in Chinese contemporary art is increasing. Amid this trend, the 85 New Wave, which called for the modernization of Chinese art, served as a turning point in history as a major event that revealed its presence in the global art world.
In this study, Wenda Gu, a leading Chinese avant-garde writer, examined the significance of the 85 New Wave through analysis of his work as a person who participated in the 85 New Wave. The 85 New Wave is a kind of cultural movement in which young artists, including Wenda Gu, try to reform Chinese society and art through art, and this completely changed the trend of modern Chinese art.
In order to investigate Wenda Gu art strategy, he first visualized China's turbulent political and economic situation, and then went to the U.S. to grasp the characteristics of the expansion of the art world and internationalization factors that enabled artists to succeed. It can be seen that he incorporated elements of traditional Chinese culture into his works and actively utilized elements of literati culture in his works.
This study is meaningful because it aims to present another perspective on his work based on his attitude change using traditional Chinese cultural elements depending on his position in China and international art circles.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF HUMANITY’S CARELESSNESS PART III: LANDFILL WASTES AND PESTICIDES
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Rajesh Ranjit , Galchenko A.V. ,   Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety
Published: September 2022

We, humans, have invented many technologies in the past few decades to enhance our lifestyles. Some of them induce the invention of electronics like cell phones, better cooking apparatuses, plastics, and insecticides for better farming. These inventions are utilitarian at first look, but the other side of them greatly goes missing. We are still manufacturing tons of cell phones, whereas the old disposed phones are not properly recycled, hence they stay in the landfills polluting the environment. The toxic elements required to manufacture such electronics also have similar effects. Moreover, the convenient cooking apparatuses are coated with chemicals that are harmful to humans. Similarly, the insecticides, used for better farming are actually deleterious in the long run.
ОБОСНОВАНИЕ СИСТЕМЫ ЭФФЕКТИВНОЙ КОРРЕКЦИИ СОЧЕТАННОЙ НЕДОСТАТОЧНОСТИ МИКРОНУТРИЕНТОВ
Authors:   ФГБУН «Федеральный исследовательский центр питания, биотехнологии и безопасности пищи», Коденцова В.М. , Леоненко С.Н. ,   ФГБУН «Федеральный исследовательский центр питания, биотехнологии и безопасности пищи», Вржесинская О.А. ,   ФГБУН «Федеральный исследовательский центр питания, биотехнологии и безопасности пищи», Рисник Д.В. ,   ФГБОУ ВО «Московский государственный университет им. М.В. Ломоносова», Сокольников А.А. ,   ФГБУН «Федеральный исследовательский центр питания, биотехнологии и безопасности пищи»
Published: September 2022

Для коррекции недостатка витамина D рекомендуют прием холекальциферола в дозах, превышающих физиологическую потребность, не учитывая, что эффективность ликвидации его дефицита может зависеть от обеспеченности организма другими микронутриентами. Цель исследования – на модели сочетанной недостаточности витаминов D, группы В и/или кальция и магния сравнить эффективность коррекции дефицита витамина D на фоне адекватной и недостаточной обеспеченности крыс другими микронутриентами. Сочетанный дефицит микронутриентов у растущих крыс-самцов Wistar вызывали в течение 23 сут., уменьшая в 5 раз содержание в витаминной смеси витаминов D и группы В и/или в 2 раза Са и Mg в минеральной смеси. Коррекцию проводили в течение 5 сут. восполнением до 100% всех недостающих микронутриентов или на фоне продолжающегося дефицита витаминов группы В или Са и Mg. Контрольная группа животных получала полноценный по содержанию всех микронутриентов рацион. Восполнение в корме крыс витаминов группы В приводило к повышению содержания витаминов В1 и В2 в головном мозге, рибофлавина в плазме крови до показателя контрольной группы, при этом полного восстановления концентрации этих витаминов в печени и экскреции с мочой не произошло. Дефицит Мg и Са не влиял на коррекцию дефицита витаминов группы В. Добавление в корм животных только витамина D без коррекции недостатка витаминов группы В не позволило восстановить в плазме крови концентрацию 25(ОН)D до уровня, характерного для крыс контрольной группы. Восполнение содержания витаминов D и группы В в рационе на фоне продолжающегося дефицита макроэлементов также не привело к полному восстановлению концентрации 25(ОН)D. Негативный эффект недостатка витаминов группы В, Мg и Са не суммировался. Предложена система коррекции приоритетных множественных микронутриентных дефицитов, заключающаяся в использовании витаминно-минеральных комплексов, содержащих полный набор витаминов D3 и группы В в дозах около 100% от рекомендуемого потребления в течение не менее 1 месяца.
Revising and Validating the Community of Inquiry Instrument for MOOCs and other Global Online Courses
Authors: Borup Jered , Shin Joan Kang , Powell Marvin G. , Evmenova Anya S. , Kim Woomee
Published: September 2022

Globally, online course enrollments have grown, and English is often used as a lingua franca for instruction. The Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework can inform the creation of more supportive, interaction-rich online learning environments. However, the framework and its accompanying validated instrument were created in North America, limiting researchers’ ability to use the instrument in courses where participants have varying levels of English language proficiency. We revised the CoI instrument so it could be more easily read and understood by individuals whose native language is not English. Using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA and CFA) on data obtained from global online courses and MOOCs, we found the revised instrument had good fit statistics once seven items were removed. This study expands the usability of the CoI instrument beyond the original and translated versions, and provides an example of adapting and validating an existing instrument for global courses.
A ficção da verdade nas "astronômicas" de Manílio
Authors: Fernandes Marcelo Vieira
Published: September 2022

O problema do tratamento poético aplicado à exposição de matérias técnicas é tema rapidamente abordado em algumas tradições críticas antigas e, por vezes, no interior do próprio discurso de certos poetas didáticos. É o caso de Manílio, que em suas Astronômicas nos apresenta como mestre uma persona doctoris para quem a ornamentação poética do enunciado técnico representa, conflituosamente, uma impossibilidade material, uma dificuldade métrica e uma necessidade didática. Mas, sendo ainda uma forma sofisticada de prazer para o poeta, a exposição metrificada de objetos matemáticos mais complexos da astrologia, que o seduzem de modo particular, é ocasião para o exercício de certas variações poéticas que às vezes o levam, inadvertidamente, à confecção de lições tecnicamente incorretas. Para tratar desses pontos, faço aqui, então, uma rápida introdução a algumas das questões acerca da poesia didática antiga e à própria leitura do poema de Manílio (em geral pouco conhecido entre os estudantes brasileiros de letras clássicas), com a exposição de alguns passos importantes de sua reflexão metapoética e a rápida ilustração de um de seus erros técnicos.
Application of Modified Starch on Carrageenan-Based Bioplastic’s Cup From Eucheuma cottonii on Biodegradability and Water Resistance
Authors: Ani Triani Teprin , Amin Alamsjah Mochammad , Yuli Pujiastuti Dwi
Published: September 2022

Polysaccharides from carrageenan have potential as bioplastics that is resistance to waters (hydrophobic), alsocan be improved by using modified starch. Modified starch is a material that can reduce the hydrophilic properties of bioplastics. The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of modified starch application on carrageenan-based bioplastic’s cup on biodegradability and water resistance and to determine the best bioplastic formulation for biodegradability and water resistance. This study was conducted using experimental methods in the biodegradation test and the resistance or swelling test. The experimental method in this study used a completely randomized design (CRD) at a significance level of 5% (α = 0.05). The results of this study indicate that the addition of high modified starch can increase the water resistance of bioplastics but the addition of high modified starch will result in slower biodegradability.
A tanulók bevonásának és motiválásának lehetőségei online térben: digitális kalandtúra vészhelyzeti tanulás/oktatás idején
Authors: Bajnok Andrea , Kajtár Edit
Published: September 2022

Tanulmányunkban a 2020 tavaszán bevezetett vészhelyzeti oktatás tapasztalatairól számolunk be egy online bonyolított tréninggyakorlat részletezésével, és a gyakorlathoz kapcsolódó hallgatói visszajelzések bemutatásával, elemzésével. Az esettanulmányban elsősorban arra helyezzük a hangsúlyt, hogy módszertani szempontból hogyan sikerült megvalósítani az egyéni fejlődési célok támogatását, a tanulási motiváció kialakulását és fenntartását az online térben. Reményeink szerint az általunk használt módszer és a módszer alkalmazásából származó eredmények megosztása hozzájárul a felsőoktatásban tanulók tanulási tapasztalatairól szóló diskurzushoz. Hisszük, hogy az oktatói munkára és a tanulási folyamatokra történő folyamatos reflexió a curriculum fejlesztésének is elsőrangú eszköze.
Data fusion using Multiple Factor Analysis coupled with non-linear pattern recognition (fuzzy k-means): application to Chenin blanc
Authors: Mafata Mpho , Brand Jeanne , Buica Astrid
Published: September 2022

Patterns in data obtained from wine chemical and sensory evaluations are difficult to decipher using classical statistics. Coupling data fusion with machine learning techniques could assist in solving these issues and lead to new hypotheses. The current study investigated the applicability of classical and machine learning pattern recognition approaches for oenological applications. A sample set of 23 Chenin blanc wines made from young (< 35 years) and old (> 35 years) vines were analysed (recently bottled (Year 1) and after two years of storage (Year 2)). Sensory (sorting) and chemical (NMR: nuclear magnetic resonance and HRMS: high-resolution mass spectrometry) data were collected. Multiple factor analysis (MFA) was used for the data fusion. Cluster analysis was performed by agglomerative hierarchical clustering (AHC) and fuzzy k-means. Optimal cluster conditions were found for both methods and the cophenetic coefficient was used to assess the confidence of fit. Given the large number of variables, the models were complex. Inconsistent clustering patterns were observed when varying clustering conditions, indicating high similarity between samples. Overall, fuzzy k-means resolved clustering patterns better than AHC and, coupled with data fusion, improved the interpretation of the complex oenological data.
Urban smog in the process of industrialization - Take Xi’an, China, for example
Authors:   College of Humanities and Foreign Languages, Xi’an University of Posts &Telecommunications, Xi’an 710121, China., Wu Yang
Published: September 2022

This paper takes “industry development - urban smog” as the line to discuss the interaction between them, it tells us that the industry of Xi’an city has developed rapidly since the founding of the People’s Republic of China. However, the industrialization process in Xi’an is also accompanied by the appearance of smog. We found that the appearance of urban smog in Xi’an shows a certain regularity in the process of industrialization. Through analyzing the spatial distribution, historical characteristics and seasonal changes of urban smog, it reveals that the industrial production based on coal burning is an important inducement for smog in Xi’an. It calls for exploring an environmental protection road suitable for China. For example, energy structure transformation, laws improvement, promoting people’s awareness of environmental protection and industrial upgrading are all feasible ways to control urban smog. It is of practical significance to correctly handle the coordination between industrial economic development and environmental protection.
Environmental Suitability for Sea Ranching Harvest Type of Sandfish Sea Cucumber Holothuria Scabra Jaeger 1833 in Karimunjawa National Park, Indonesia
Authors: Mujiyanto Mujiyanto , Sugianti Yayuk , Nastiti Adriani Sri , Hartati Sri Turni , Syam Amran Ronny , Rahman Arip , Widihastuti Retno , Krismono Krismono , Tjahjo Didik Wahju Hendro , Putri Masayu Rahmia Anwar , Purnamaningtyas Sri Endah , Sulardiono Bambang , Seputro Dwi Handoko , Warsa Andri , Astuti Lismining Pujiyani , Nurfiarini Amula , Wijaya Danu
Published: September 2022

Holothuria scabra Jaeger 1833, known as sandfish visually, Its visible external body has a soft, flexible texture. Sandfish is included in the Echinodermata phylum and Holothuroidea class, which has an important ecological and economic role. This research proposes to decide the suitability site in an intermediate culture model of sea ranching harvest type based on ecological, socio-cultural and Karimunjawa National Park zoning plan. Data collected has done in March 2020, November 2020 and August 2021. The data analysed on the environmental suitability level was based on several essential criteria matrices used by ArcGIS 10.8.2. They were four classes performed (high suitable, suitable that is enough, suitable with conditionals, and not suitable) based on each variable and matrix classification from main factor (6 variables), supporting factor (5 variables), dan another factors (1 variable). The highest score was 35, and the lowest was 23 during the class interval value. The analysis showed that the aquatic environment that was High Suitable (S1) for sandfish life was Gede Lagoon. It has been determined to be highly suitable for developing sandfish cultivation. Furthermore, the Sea Ranching Harvesting Type development would recommend being carried out in waters that do not have limiting factors.
SARS-CoV-2 - The Role of Natural Immunity: A Narrative Review
Authors: Diani Sara , Leonardi Erika , Cavezzi Attilio , Ferrari Simona , Iacono Oriana , Limoli Alice , Bouslenko Zoe , Natalini Daniele , Conti Stefania , Tramonte Silvano , Donzelli Alberto , Serravalle Eugenio
Published: September 2022

Background: Both natural immunity and vaccine-induced immunity to COVID-19 may be useful to reduce the mortality/morbidity of this disease, but still a lot of controversy exists. Aims: This narrative review analyzes the literature about: a) the duration of natural immunity; b) cellular immunity; c) cross-reactivity; d) the duration of post-vaccination immune protection; e) the probability of reinfection and its clinical manifestations in the recovered patients; f) comparisons between vaccinated and unvaccinated in the possible reinfections; g) the role of hybrid immunity; h) the effectiveness of natural and vaccine-induced immunity against Omicron variant; i) comparative incidence of adverse effects after vaccination in recovered individuals vs. COVID-19-naïve subjects. Material and Methods: through multiple search engines we investigated COVID-19 literature related to the aims of the review, published since April 2020 through July 2022, including also the previous articles pertinent to the investigated topics. Results: nearly 900 studies were collected and 238 pertinent articles were included. It was highlighted that the vast majority of individuals after COVID-19 develop a natural immunity both of cell-mediated and humoral type, which is effective over time and provides protection against both reinfection and serious illness. Vaccine-induced immunity was shown to decay faster than natural immunity. In general, the severity of the symptoms of reinfection is significantly lower than in the primary infection, with a lower degree of hospitalizations (0.06%) and an extremely low mortality. Conclusions: this narrative review regarding a vast number of articles highlighted the valuable protection induced by the natural immunity after COVID-19, which seems comparable or superior to the one induced by anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. Vaccination of the unvaccinated COVID-19-recovered subjects may not be indicated. Further research is needed in order to: a) measure the durability of immunity over time; b) evaluate both the impacts of Omicron-5 on vaccinated and healed subjects and of hybrid immunity.
STUDENTS’ METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES AWARENESS AND SPEAKING ABILITY: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY
Authors: Dangin  , Elysa Hartati
Published: September 2022

The primary aim and the focus of this study were to investigate students’ metacoginitive strategies awareness and their relationship with speaking ability. The participants were 31 Indonesian junior college students who have taken speaking course. The study gained that students’ metacognitive strategies awareness was categorized on good awareness with 77.9 % of use. Following that, by means of correlational research design, this study also found that there is a positive correlation between the variables. In addition, the correlation was categorized in strong association.
Produção leiteira de vacas em sistema semi-extensivo e sua relação com o estresse calórico
Authors: Palmeira M. , Borba Neto C.C. , Vieira A.A.C. , Schwegler E. , Lehmann M. , Moreira F. , Oliveira Jr J.M. , Bianchi I. , Peripolli V.
Published: September 2022

Considerando as caraterísticas subtropicais sul do Brasil, onde o verão é caracterizado por sua extensa duração com elevadas temperaturas e altos níveis de umidade, o estresse calórico é fator recorrente e pronunciado na bovinocultura leiteira. TTendo em vista o número expressivo de pequenos produtores e agricultura familiar na região de Santa Catarina, é imprescindível a análise dos impactos do estresse calórico em produções com menores dimensões. Por essas razões, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o impacto do estresse calórico na produção leiteira de vacas de baixa produção.11 animais foram analisados durante 4 meses (novembro a março), e as produções individuais diárias de leite foram obtidas através de copo coletor acoplado ao sistema de ordenha tipo espinha de peixe, com circuito fechado. Os dados das temperaturas diárias mínima e máxima, bem como a umidade relativa do ar durante o período experimental foram obtidos na estação meteorológica do Instituto Federal Catarinense Campus Araquari. As análises estatísticas foram realizadas com o auxílio do software SAS (versão 9.3, SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC). Os dados foram submetidos a análise de variância (PROC MIXED) para avaliar o efeito do mês sobre o índice temperatura e umidade e a produção média de leite, e avaliar o efeito do ITU abaixo ou acima de 72 sobre a produção média de leite, além de correlação de Pearson (PROC CORR) e regressão (PROC REG) para avaliar a relação entre o ITU e a produção média de leite. As médias foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade de erro. Os animais estudados não tiveram queda na produção quando o ITU foi mais pronunciado, sendo justificado pela baixa produção leiteira dos animais, tendo menor desafio metabólico.
Uso de modelos de ecuaciones estructurales para evaluar el crecimiento de machos de Blanco-Orejinegro bajo control de rendimientos
Authors: Ramírez T.E.J. , Portilla P.D. , Huertas-Molina O.F. , Restrepo C.F. , Paternina P.Y. , Lopera P.J.F. , Martínez-Sarmiento R.A. , Cerón-Muñoz M.F.
Published: September 2022

En la raza Blanco-orejinegro (BON) se realizan pruebas de desempeño (PD), las cuales contemplan cuatro fases consecutivas: pastoreo (FP), suplementación masiva (FSM), suplementación grupal (FSG) y suplementación individual (FSI), por lo que debería también estimarse el efecto de cada una de las fases sobre las demás. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar el crecimiento de machos BON sometidos a PD. Se utilizó información de seis PD de 154 machos BON y la relación de las fases se analizó mediante la variable ganancia de peso utilizando cuatro modelos de ecuaciones estructurales (SEM), los cuales fueron comparados con los criterios de bondad de ajuste y de validez convergente y discriminante. El mejor modelo fue el que consideró las relaciones entre FP, la fusión de FSM y FSG y la FSI, con cargas factoriales mayores de 0.90. Las diferentes fases de las pruebas tienen efecto en el crecimiento de los de los animales lo cual puede alterar los resultados en la selección de los animales elite.
Estudio de las correlaciones entre valores genéticos producción – reproducción y tipo lineal de los toros Holstein en Ecuador
Authors: Maldonado D.A. , Duchi N.A. , Díaz H. , Taolombo P.A. , Navas González F.J. , Delgado Bermejo J.V.
Published: September 2022

En Chimborazo-Ecuador se estudió las correlaciones entre PTA (habilidad de transmisión predicha) de toros Hosltein con valores genéticos disponibles en Ecuador: Producción-Tipo lineal–Reproducción, mediante el uso de banco de datos de toros Hosltein utilizados en EEUU, que son comercializados en Ecuador; de los cuales se seleccionó 25 toros, los datos se procesaron mediante estadística descriptiva y análisis de correlación lineal por el método de Pearson utilizando SPSS versión Statistic 19. Entre parámetros productivos y reproductivos, el 56% de las características no se correlacionan, es decir son independientes; las que progresan de manera directa son PL=Vida productiva y LIV=Habitabilidad con DPR=Tasa de preñez de las hijas; P=Vida productiva; y LIV= Habitabilidad con CCR=Tasa de concepción de la vaca; PL=Vida productiva con HCR=Tasa de concepción de las hijas; PL=Vida productiva y LIV=Habitabilidad con FI= Índice de fertilidad. Con correspondencia a la correlación entre parámetros productivos y de tipo lineal, se indica que el 82,61% de las características son independientes; mientras que para PTAP= Habilidad predicha de trasmisión de proteína, PTAF=Habilidad predicha de trasmisión de grasa con CL=Carácter lechero; PTAP= Habilidad predicha de trasmisión de proteína con RLSV=; PTAM=Habilidad predicha de trasmisión de leche con TL=Longitud de pezones anteriores, progresan de manera directa. Para la correlación entre parámetros reproductivos y de tipo lineal el 67,82% de las características son independientes; los que progresan de manera directa son: SRC con PTAT; SCR con BDI=Índice de composición de cuerpo; SCR con RH=Altura ubre posterior.
Waterflooding: Design and Development
Authors: Chappell Dave
Published: September 2022

Used successfully for more than a century, waterflooding remains the most widely performed process relying on an external energy source to maximize reservoir recovery. Multiple factors across a wide range of disciplines contribute to the delivery of a fully optimized project, but not all of these critical success factors have been well-documented. A focus on further optimizing all the varying parts of the process has emerged over time to deliver project success. Waterflooding: Design and Development reviews the factors that can contribute to poor waterflood performance and considers how they can be properly managed.
Customer Behaviour Analysis to Improve Detection of Fraudulent Transactions Using Deep Learning
Authors: Baratzadeh Fereshteh , Hasheminejad Seyed Mohammad Hossein
Published: September 2022

With the advancement of technology, the daily use of bank credit cards has been increasing exponentially. Therefore, the fraudulent use of credit cards by others as one of the new crimes is also growing fast. For this reason, detecting and preventing these attacks has become an active area of study. This article discusses the challenges of detecting fraudulent banking transactions and presents solutions based on deep learning. Transactions are examined and compared with other traditional models in fraud detection. According to the results obtained, optimal performance is related to the combined model of deep convolutional networks and short-term memory, which is trained using the aggregated data received from the generative adversarial network. This paper intends to produce sensible data to address the unequal class distribution problem, which is far more effective than traditional methods. Also, it uses the strengths of the two approaches by combining deep convolutional network and Long Short Term Memory network to improve performance. Due to the inefficiency of evaluation criteria such as accuracy in this application, the measure of distance score and the equal error rate has been used to evaluate models more transparent and more precise. Traditional methods were compared to the proposed approach to evaluate the efficiency of the experiment.
Homoiōma in Dreams of Congenitally Blind
Authors: Kang Jungwoo , Bertani Rita , Raheel Kausar , Soteriou Matthew , Rosenzweig Jan , Valentin Antonio , Goadsby Peter J. , Tahmasian Masoud , Moran Rosalyn , Ilic Katarina , Ockelford Adam , Rosenzweig Ivana
Published: September 2022

It is unclear to what extent the absence of vision affects the sensory sensitivity for oneiric construction. Similarly, the presence of visual imagery in the mentation of dreams of congenitally blind people has been largely disputed. We investigate the presence and nature of oneiric visuo-spatial impressions by analysing the dreams of the congenitally blind people identified from the online database DreamBank. A higher presence of auditory, haptic, olfactory and gustatory sensation in dreams of congenitally blind was demonstrated, by comparison to normally sighted individuals. Nonetheless, oneiric visual imagery in reports of congenitally blind subjects was also noted, in opposition to some previous studies and raising the questions about the possible underlying neuromechanisms.