bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“Un trattato che nega il dubbio e lʼinfedeltà dai cristiani monoteisti” attrubuito a Buṭrus al-Sadamantī Introduzione, traduzione e nota comparativa
Authors: Tawadrous Beshoy R.
Published: November 2023

Butrus era un monaco e sacerdote, ed era considerato un uomo santo.  La sola data conosciuta della sua vita è il 1260, quando scrisse un’opera dedicata al suo ex confratello nel monastero, Yusab vescovo di Akhmim.Nell’ unico manoscritto conosciuto questo trattato è anonimo, quindi vi debbono essere alcune riserve circa la sua attribuzione a Butrus. Va anche notato che, mentre gli stessi argomenti sono nel Trattato della credenza, i termini usati sono diversi. Lʼintenzione del trattato è chiaramente apologetico: vi si tratta della Trinità e della divinità di Cristo, le due dottrine oggetto di maggiori indagini da parte dei Musulmani.
Un documento para la historia de la Iglesia Católica Griega en la diáspora: el proceso de fe contra Joseph Georgerini, arzobispo de Samos (siglo xvii)
Authors: Martínez Carrasco Carlos
Published: November 2023

Tomando como base el expediente inquisitorial de Joseph Georgerini, este estudio pretende mostrar la peripecia vital del personaje y el choque entre el catolicismo occidental y el griego. Dividido en tres partes siguiendo el orden del documento, la primera de ellas analiza cómo fue recibido y los recelos que despertó a su llegada a Buenos Aires. En la segunda, se centra en los intentos del arzobispo por asentarse en España y hacerse un hueco en la jerarquía eclesiástica. Y finaliza con el recorrido que hizo Georgerini por la Europa dividida de finales del siglo xvii, desde que salió de Samos hasta que recaló en España.
El conflicto de Juan Crisóstomo en Occidente. Aportaciones de Ca 38
Authors: Torres Juana
Published: November 2023

A diferencia de otros episodios de la Antigüedad, muy poco documentados, los relacionados con la deposición de Juan Crisóstomo de la sede episcopal de Constantinopla, con el exilio y con su muerte disponen de numerosas referencias, recogidas tanto en las obras contemporáneas a los hechos como en otras posteriores. Igualmente la producción bibliográfica sobre esos acontecimientos es muy abundante y, debido precisamente a la profusión de noticias disponibles, sorprende la escasa atención prestada a la carta 38 de la Collectio Avellana en las investigaciones actuales. Esta circunstancia me ha impulsado a estudiar el documento en detalle, para comprobar si aporta novedades acerca del conflicto del Crisóstomo.
Who tempted the woman? Variations of the Edenic episode in Jewish Apocalyptic literature
Authors: García E. Macarena
Published: November 2023

The Jewish Apocalyptic tradition shows various conceptions about the origin of evil, which are developed throughout the history of this school of thought. In the third century a. C., the Book of the Watchers states that the descending of a rebellious group of angels to the earth seeking beautiful women is the direct cause of the origin of evil. Contrary to this myth, the tradition of Adam and Eve emerges as the main alternative. The eating of the forbidden fruit of the tree of knowledge by the first couple explains the hard life of humans and their mortality. Nevertheless, around the first century A. D., this last tradition is developed in such a way that the serpent of the garden is linked to a satanic figure in some of the texts. This is the case of the references to the Edenic episode in the Book of Parables, 2 Enoch, the Greek Apocalypse of Baruch, the Apocalypse of Abraham, and the Greek and Latin versions of Life of Adam and Eve. Even if not all of them detail the description of the superhuman power hidden in the shape of the serpent, both 2 Enoch and the Latin version of Life of Adam and Eve refer to its initial state as one of the angels of the celestial court. An interpretation that influences the New Testament as well. The Watchers and Satan are all considered as heavenly beings that encourage humankind to superior learning and whose acts lead to the introduction and spread of evil in the world. Therefore, the main purpose of this paper is to analyse these late Apocalyptic references to the story of Adam and Eve in comparison to the myth of the Watchers in order to show the possible syncretism amongst these traditions.
Un testimonio manuscrito de la primera edición del Corpus islamológico de Theodor Bibliander
Authors: González Muñoz Fernando
Published: November 2023

El manuscrito Basel, Universitätsbibliothek A XIII 25 consiste en una suerte de borrador para la impresión de varias secciones del Corpus islamológico de Johannes Oporinus y Theodor Bibliander: Machumetis Saracenorum principis eiusque successorum vitae ac doctrina ipseque Alcoran, que fue publicado a inicios de 1543 en Basilea y reimpreso en 1550. Este estudio pretende destacar el interés de este documento, pues, por una parte, permite deja ver algunos aspectos del proceso editorial: correcciones, supresiones, errores de imprenta etc; por otra, aporta algunos textos ajenos al corpus, como son una lista fragmentaria de títulos latinos para las suras del Corán y una versión manuscrita del tratado de Theodor Bibliander:  Ad nominis Christiani socios consultatio.
Simposio “Los confines de la hagiografía: santas, travestis, mártires, prostitutas y ascetas”
Authors: López Calero Sergio
Published: November 2023

Facultad de Filosofía y Letras. Universidad de Córdoba30 y 31 de octubre de 2020
Liber Iob detractus apud Sin. Ar. 1 Notas en torno a la Vorlage siriaca de un manuscrito árabe cristiano (s. IX)
Authors: MONFERRER-SALA Juan P.
Published: November 2023

El texto fragmentario del libro de Job contenido en el Sinaiticus Arabicus 1 es la continuación de otro fragmento manuscrito, el ar. 1475 (=Add. 16116) de la British Library, junto con el que forma una misma versión. Esta traducción árabe parece haber sido realizada a partir de la versión sirohexaplar, pero habiéndose servido el traductor, además, de otras versiones siriacas.
La circulation du savoir des Arabes chrétiens en Méditerranée médiévale. Approche des sources manuscrites
Authors: ROISSE Philippe
Published: November 2023

En este artículo ofrecemos una valoración general de la producción árabe cristiana originada o llegada a los países mediterráneos, incidiendo en la relación de dependencia existente entre la elaboración y la copia de manuscritos con la transmisión del saber durante la Edad Media.
Redécouverte d’un important manuscrit 'arabe chrétien' occidental: le ms. Raqqāda 2003/2 (olim Kairouan 1220/829)
Authors: ROISSE Philippe
Published: November 2023

Breve descripción del ms. Raqqada 2003/2 (olim Kairouan, 1220/829), de origen cristiano, e intento de reconstitución del contenido.
Los intercambios vocálicos en un manuscrito greco-árabe inédito del Evangelio de Lucas (BnF, Suppl. gr. 911, s. XI)
Authors: URBÁN Ángel
Published: November 2023

Clasificación y estudio de los numerosos intercambios vocálicos —más de 350 casos— que aparecen en el Ms inédito, greco-árabe, del evangelio de Lucas BnF Suppl. gr. 911, fechado por el mismo copista en 1043.
Noticia sobre los manuscritos en karšuni pertenecientes al “Fondo Oriental” de la Biblioteca del Monasterio de Montserrat
Authors: DEL RÍO SÁNCHEZ Francisco
Published: November 2023

El propósito del presente artículo es presentar una descripción del contenido y de las características materiales y formales de nueve manuscritos árabes karšuni conservados en el Fondo Oriental de la biblioteca del monasterio de Montserrat (Barcelona). Todos ellos fueron adquiridos por el monje benedictino Buenaventura Ubach en el Líbano durante los años 1923 y 1924.
Noticias sobre el Ms. Raqqada 2003/2 (olim Gran Mezquita de Qayrawan 120/829): el “doble hallazgo” de un códice largo tiempo desaparecido
Authors: PENELAS Mayte
Published: November 2023

Noticia del hallazgo de las fotografías del códice de la Gran Mezquita de Qayrawan en las que se basó Levi Della Vida para su trabajo sobre el “texto mozárabe de historia universal”. Se ofrece un primer avance de lo hallado en las fotografías tanto en lo que concierne al texto de historia universal como a los otros textos de naturaleza polémica que integran el códice, en la actualidad Raqqada 2003/2.
Prescripciones rituales sobre la impureza sexual de la mujer. Coincidencias funcionales entre algunas Leyes Sagradas griegas y Septuaginta Lv 12 y 15, 18-33 (1ª parte)
Authors: PEREA YÉBENES Sabino
Published: November 2023

Se estudian y se comparan varias leyes sagradas que consideraban impuras las relaciones sexuales, en particular para la mujer, quien, además, por su sola condición de madre, era considerada más impura que el hombre. La mujer que menstrua, que está embarazada, que pare o acaba de ser madre adquiere, por tales razones, la etiqueta religiosa de “impura”, tanto en las leyes hebraicas (Levítico 12 y 15) como en numerosas Leyes Sagradas griegas, relativas a distintos dioses, templos o ciudades.
“Convengamos en una palabra” en su contexto: hacia las raíces de las polémicas entre cristianos y musulmanes en el islam temprano
Authors: NICKEL Gordon
Published: November 2023

La tradición interpretativa islámica provee significados para muchos versículos coránicos, que, de lo contrario, parecerían opacos. Un versículo utilizado en la actualidad por algunos para sostener que musulmanes y cristianos poseen interpretaciones teológicas en común, Corán 3,64, fue entendido en la tradición como un reto polémico para los no musulmanes para aceptar el concepto islámico de deidad.
La percepción del cruzado en el Bizancio tardío y en las pinturas eclesiásticas tempranas post-bizantinas en Epiros
Authors: GIAKOUMIS Konstantinos
Published: November 2023

Este artículo indaga en las nebulosas relaciones de Epiro con el Occidente latino después de 1204 mediante el estudio de las representaciones de los cruzados en las iglesias tardo-bizantinas y católicas de époco inicial post-bizantina. Trataré de desvelar la oscuridad y los recuerdos dejados por los cruzados (esp. de la Cuarta Cruzada), intercalando como alternativa el escenario histórico que condicionó la memoria colectiva en las zonas adyacentes, como Epiro, proponiendo un nuevo modelo metodológico para entender el pasado ante la falta de fuentes textuales.
Ḫirbet al-Mafǧar y el enigma del término al-walīd
Authors: MARFIL Pedro
Published: November 2023

En este artículo estudiamos un motivo con el que pretendemos recalcar que el califa omeya al-Walīd I aparece como un soberano interesado en reelaborar las tradiciones principescas sasánida y bizantina, actuando al propio tiempo como promotor de un lenguaje artístico propio en el seno del nuevo poder árabe islámico.
Virga fuit: Ov. ars 2,339-342 y rem. 84-86 en Aug. in psalm. 66,3*
Authors: URBÁN Ángel
Published: November 2023

Influencia, o reminiscencia, de la lectura de los clásicos latinos en Agustín de Hipona. Aquí se analiza un ejemplo de comparación o símil del mundo vegetal que, aunque aplicado a contenidos diferentes, establece un estrecho paralelismo literal entre un texto de Agustín y otros dos de Ovidio.
Contribución a la historia de Dayr al-Maymūn
Authors: YOUSSEF Youhanna  N.
Published: November 2023

En este artículo nos ocupamos de un manuscrito hallado en la Iglesia de Dayr al-Maymūn. Dicho manuscrito contiene un texto sobre el rito de consagración de algunos instrumentos litúrgicos. Pese a la época del manuscrito, éste es una mina de información que será de enorme ayuda para investigadores posteriores interesados en este lugar.
Simeón ‘el Loco’: los rasgos demoníacos de un monje aparentemente extraño*
Authors: FUERTES Francisco J.
Published: November 2023

Esta contribución profundiza en el estudio de los santos locos bizantinos con el objetivo de verificar que la asociación tardía de estos ascetas con los demonios puede retrotraerse incluso al primer representante de este tipo de santos, Simeón de Emesa. A través del estudio de la Vida de Simeón el loco, de Leoncio de Neápolis, se analizarán las acciones de Simeón, señalando similitudes con distintos personajes vinculados con los demonios en la moral cristiana tratando de poner en evidencia las características demoníacas del comportamiento del santo.
‘Un arbol llamado persís’ (Sozοmeno HE V 21 §§ 8-9)
Authors: MONFERRER-SALA Juan P.
Published: November 2023

En este artículo nos ocupamos del desarrollo experimentado por la identificación de un árbol milagroso del que se hace eco Sozomeno en su Historia ecclesiastica. El rasgo narrativo procede de una tradición que circuló entre los coptos y remonta a la obra apócrifa conocida como Liber Infantia Salvatoris.
The influence of migration and urbanization on the incidence of street children in Nigeria
Authors: Taiwo Amos Oluwole
Published: November 2023

Many countries around the world are experiencing rapid urbanization, which is closely linked to migration. Cities are growing exponentially as people migrate in search of better opportunities. As the rural-urban influx continues, urban facilities are strained, and this results in poverty, which is a promising situation for the incidence of street children. Through the literature review, the study provides insights into the relationship between migration, urbanization and street child incidence in sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria, and the reasons why children are involved in street life. It also explains some important theories that have advanced our knowledge of the phenomenon. The study shows that there is a relationship between migration, urbanization, and the incidence of street children in Nigeria. Although these children have some opportunities and freedom to work and do whatever they want on the streets, their dignity is still violated, which has adverse effects on their overall well-being in terms of mental, physical, emotional, and moral health. The article identifies poverty as the main factor that pushes children to the streets in Nigeria, and the same factor is observed to influence their migration from one geographical area to another. The article concludes by suggesting the enormous demographic benefits for children.
Mitochondrial and cellular function in fibroblasts, induced neurons, and astrocytes derived from case study patients: insights into major depression as a mitochondria-associated disease
Authors: Wetzel Christian , Cardon Iseline , Grobecker Sonja , Kücükoktay Selin , Bader Stefanie , Jahner Tatjana , Nothdurfter Caroline , Koschitzki Kevin-Thomas , Berneburg Mark , Stöhr Heidi , Weber Bernhard , Höring Marcus , Liebisch Gerhard , Braun Frank , Rothammer-Hampl Tanja , Riemenschneider Markus , Rupprecht Rainer , Milenkovic Vladimir
Published: November 2023

Background: The link between mitochondria and major depressive disorder (MDD) is increasingly evident, underscored both by mitochondria’s involvement in many mechanisms identified in depression, and high prevalence of MDD in individuals with mitochondrial disorders. Mitochondrial functions and energy metabolism are increasingly considered to be involved in MDD’s pathogenesis. This study focused on cellular and mitochondrial (dys)function in two atypical cases: an antidepressant non-responding MDD patient ("Non-R") and another with an unexplained mitochondrial disorder ("Mito").
Methods: Skin biopsies from these patients and controls were used to generate various cell types, including astrocytes and neurons, and cellular and mitochondrial functions were analyzed.
Results: Similarities were observed between the Mito patient and a broader MDD cohort, including decreased respiration and mitochondrial function. Conversely, the Non-R patient exhibited increased respiratory rates, mitochondrial calcium, and resting membrane potential.
Conclusions: The Non-R patient’s data offered a new perspective on MDD, suggesting a detrimental imbalance in mitochondrial and cellular processes, rather than simply reduced functions. Meanwhile, the Mito patient’s data revealed the extensive effects of mitochondrial dysfunctions on cellular functions, potentially highlighting new MDD-associated impairments. Together, these case studies enhance our comprehension of MDD.
Overcoming the H+ concentration-conductivity trade-off with heavily Sc-doped soft perovskite oxides
Authors: Tsujikawa Kota , Hyodo Junji , Fujii Susumu , Takahashi Kazuki , Kasamatsu Shusuke , Yamazaki Yoshihiro
Published: November 2023

Advances in electrochemical devices have primarily been driven by the discovery and development of electrolyte materials. Yet, the ideal electrolyte that combines high ionic conductivity with robust chemical and electrochemical stability remains elusive owing to trade-offs between ionic carrier concentration and conductivity in doped oxides. Here, we demonstrate that heavy Sc doping in soft perovskite oxides overcomes these limitations by creating fast conduction pathways for trapped protons along the ScO6 octahedra network. Specifically, BaSn0.3Sc0.7O3H0.65 and BaTi0.2Sc0.8O3H0.51 achieve high proton concentration and diffusivity, resulting in a total proton conductivity exceeding 0.01 Scm−1 at 300°C. Barium stannate, doped with 70 at% Sc, exhibits enduring chemical stability under humid 0.98 atm CO2 atmosphere for over 360 h, while maintaining a theoretical open-circuit voltage of 1.194 V and a proton conductivity of 0.01 Scm−1 during more than 100 h of continuous fuel cell operation at 300°C. Targeting softer oxides with maximum Sc solubility presents a promising route for developing fast, stable proton-conducting solid electrolytes operable at 300°C or lower.
Predicting Prostate Adenocarcinoma Patients’ Survival and Immune Signature: A Novel Risk Model Based on Telomere-Related Genes
Authors: Zheng Jiefang , Chen Jiahui , Li Hongxiao , Li Yuanchao , Dong Weimin , Jiang Xianhan
Published: November 2023

Background
Telomere-related genes (TRGs) play an essential role in the carcinogenesis and progression of prostate adenocarcinoma(PRAD). However, the prognostic value of TRGs remains unclear in PRAD.
Methods
We conducted a study using The Cancer Genome Atlas-Prostate Adenocarcinoma (TCGA-PRAD) dataset as the training group and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets as the validation group. We developed a risk model and a nomogram to predict survival rates in patients with PRAD. The expression of model genes and their possible regulatory mechanisms were then analyzed. Furthermore, we explored the relationship between the risk model and immune cell infiltration, chemotherapy drug sensitivity, and specific signaling pathways using the CIBERSORT algorithm, the Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer (GDSC) database, and motif enrichment.
Results
The developed risk model was based on seven key TRGs (HELLS, TOP3A, SRC, LARP7, BUB3, THRSP, and GTF2H4). Moreover, this model was an independent prognostic factor for patients with PRAD and was significantly associated with T and N stages. Among seven TRGs, TOP3A and BUB3 were not only significantly positively correlated with the clinical T and N phases of PRAD, but also expression was significantly increased in PRAD tissues compared to adjacent normal tissues. The model was a good predictor of 1-, 3-, and 5-year survival, and patients in the high-risk group had significantly shorter overall survival than those in the low-risk group. The integrated nomogram can be a good predictor of 3- and 5-year survival in patients with PRAD. Finally, compared to the low-risk group, the high-risk group had a higher response to chemotherapy and immunosuppression, which provided potential guidance to treatment options for patients in the high-risk group.
Conclusion
In summary, a new risk model based on TRGs was successfully developed in PRAD. This risk model is valuable for guiding the selection of immunotherapy and chemotherapy in the clinical treatment of patients with PRAD.
Lifestyle Habit Changes and Mental Health Perceptions Among Women After Cancer Treatment: An Exploratory Qualitative Study in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Thi Hoa Huyen , Nguyen Thi Oanh , Tran Ngoc Tran , Nguyen Chau Anh , Liamputtong Pranee , Bui Khanh Linh
Published: November 2023

Aims: This qualitative study explores the experiences of women after cancer treatment in terms of habit changes and mental health perception.
Method: The study involved 10 women who had undergone cancer treatment, recruited from three major hospitals in Hanoi, Vietnam. One-on-one semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data. Thematic analysis was adopted for data analysis.
Results: The findings of the study shed light on the various factors influencing lifestyle habit changes and mental health perception among women after cancer treatment. These factors include reliance on non-scientific sources, word-of-mouth sharing of health practices, the role of religion and spiritual belief, and the importance of relationships and support networks.
Conclusion: The study highlights the need for accessible and scientifically verified information for women after cancer treatment to make informed decisions about their health. It emphasizes the importance of addressing traditional beliefs and promoting evidence-based practices. Moreover, the study underscores the importance of social support and relationships in coping with the challenges of post-cancer experiences.
Detection of maize seed purity based on light weight deep learning
Authors: Gu siqi , Meng wei , Zhang yijian , Sun guodong , Miao yongzheng
Published: November 2023

Seed purity detection is essential for crop growth and development. Real-time detection can identify and screen impurities or other varieties in time, thereby improving seed quality, increasing crop yields, and ensuring food security. However, traditional seed purity detection methods are often have certain limitations and may struggle to meet the requirements of real-time detection. In order to make the real-time seed purity detection used in seed factories, markets or other scenarios, we propose the deep model SeedNet, which is formed by adjusting the VGG16 network structure. Building upon this foundation, we embedd the Ghost module with the aim of reducing the model’s parameter count and computational complexity, resulting in SeedNet-Ghost. Pruning techniques further lighten the network by removing redundant parameters from the model’s convolutional layers, meeting the requirements for real-time detection. Finally, SeedNet-Ghost achieves optimal performance under the pruning rate of 5%, with classification accuracy 99.17%, memory usage 3.54MB, and inference time 4.27ms. In the consistency verification system designed by us, the model also shows good performance. The average speed of detecting the image purity of multiple seeds reaches 254ms. The research results indicate that the approach in this paper can offer high precision, fast speed, and low memory usage for real-time detection, safeguarding crop growth and development.
Multidimensional Displacement Analysis of Semeru Volcano, Indonesia Following 2021 Eruption from Multitrack InSAR Observation
Authors: Suhadha Argo Galih , Harintaka Harintaka
Published: November 2023

Mount Semeru, one of the world's most active volcanoes, experiencing frequent eruptions and at least one significant eruption annually. Traditional monitoring methods, constrained by the existing geodetic infrastructure, have been augmented by Interferometry Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) technology. Previous InSAR applications in Indonesia have primarily relied on Line-of-Sight (LOS) displacement measurements, utilizing a single orbital geometry. This study breaks new applications by leveraging two orbital geometries of the Sentinel-1 satellite, advancing beyond conventional one-dimensional observations to generate comprehensive multidimensional displacement time series. This approach enables the precise capture of vertical, east-west, and north-south components of surface motion at Semeru volcano. Our findings underscore the critical role of multitrack InSAR data in providing a nuanced understanding of volcanic deformation. By encompassing all three displacement components, our methodology delivers a more detailed and accurate depiction of the volcano's dynamics. Although the 2.5D displacement model proves adequate in certain scenarios, the full three-dimensional analysis reveals its superiority in monitoring slow surface deformation. This study not only demonstrates the enhanced capabilities of InSAR in volcanic monitoring but also sets a precedent for its application in other high-risk volcanic and tectonic regions. Furthermore, our research emphasizes the value of integrating InSAR data with other monitoring techniques, like Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), for cross-validation and accuracy enhancement. The synergy of these technologies offers a powerful tool for geoscientists, potentially enhancing our understanding of surface motion and contributing to more effective risk management in geologically active areas.
A BERT based Ensemble Approach for Sentiment Classification of Customer Reviews and its Application to Nudge Marketing in e-Commerce
Authors: Putatunda Sayan , Bhowmik Anwesha , Thiruvenkadam Girish , Ghosh Rahul
Published: November 2023

Product reviews are pivotal in guiding customer decisions, fostering trust, and driving loyalty. They offer insight into others’ perceptions, aiding in purchase choices. Understanding sentiments within reviews is crucial for e-commerce platforms, facilitating improved product understanding, positive consumer engagement, and enduring rela- tionships. Moreover, reviews present avenues for innovative marketing strategies, such as “Nudge Marketing,” subtly aiding customers in decision-making. This paper aims to construct a sentiment analysis model using deep learning and natural language processing techniques focused on specific product types on an e-commerce platform. Employing bi-directional LSTMs and BERT, we categorize opinions into positive, negative, or neutral sentiments. The study proposes stacking/ensembling methods, discovering superior prediction accuracy in sentiment classification using one of these approaches.
Real-world customer review data from diverse e-commerce platforms serves as the basis for our experiments. Notably, the stacked ensemble method emerges as the most accurate in sentiment prediction. The paper illustrates how this model output can be leveraged in Nudge marketing, assisting customers in their purchase decisions. Furthermore, a k-armed Bandit Experiment employing Thompson sampling and Monte Carlo simulation explores the effectiveness of review-based Nudging Strategy. Results suggest the review-based nudge or badge as an effective standalone or combined strategy for influencing customer decisions.
A Ka-band Holographic Metasurface Leaky-wave Antenna Based on Liquid Crystal
Authors: Hou Shunhu , Fang Shengliang , Wang Yangyang , Wang Mengtao , Wang Yuxin , Tian Jinlong , Feng Junhao
Published: November 2023

Beam-scanning holographic hypersurface leaky-wave antennas have been a focus of attention for many scholars in recent years, and numerous related results have been obtained. However, these antennas suffer from several issues such as small beam-scanning range, low gain, and unsatisfactory impedance matching. To address these problems, this paper proposes a microstrip line (ML) antenna unit based on liquid crystal (LC) materials etched Complementary Split Ring Resonator (CSRR). In a first-of-its-kind approach, the substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) structure and the ML transmission structure are combined to present the SIW-ML transmission structure. The antenna operates in the Ka-band with excellent resonance characteristics at 34.7 GHz, and the S11 parameters are below − 13 dB in the frequency range of 30–40 GHz, indicating outstanding impedance matching. By arranging 56 antenna units, a periodic leaky-wave antenna is created, enabling fixed-frequency beam-scanning at 34.7 GHz. Experimental results show that the antenna can achieve scanning of angles between − 53° and + 60° with a gain of up to 12.63 dB. Once single-beam scanning is achieved, a method combining LC and discrete amplitude weighting technique, as well as multi-beam theory, is proposed for multi-beam study. Experimental results reveal that the designed 56-unit beam-scanning antenna can effectively realize beam scanning in two directions.
RIS-aided Cooperative FD-SWIPT-NOMA Performance over Nakagami-m Channels
Authors: Junior Wilson de Souza , Abrao Taufik
Published: November 2023

In this work, we investigate reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-assisted Cooperative non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (C-NOMA) consisting of two paired devices. The device with better channel conditions (D1) is designated to act as a full-duplex (FD) relay to assist the device with poor channel conditions (D2). D1 does not use its battery energy to cooperate but harvests energy using Simultaneous Wireless Information Power Transfer (SWIPT). A practical non-linear Energy Harvesting (EH) model is consid- ered. We assume that all devices’ links undergo Nakagami-m channel fading. We first approximate the harvested power as Gamma random variables via the Moment Matching (MM) technique. This allows us to derive analytical expressions for Outage Probability (OP) and ergodic rate (ER) that are simple to compute yet accurate for a wide range of RIS passive elements configurations, EH coefficients, and residual Self Interference (SI) levels, being extensively validated by numerical simulations. The OP expressions reveal how important it is to mitigate the SI in the FD relay mode since, for reasonable values of residual SI coefficient, it is notable its detrimental effect on the system performance. Also, numerical results reveal that increasing the number of RIS elements can benefit the cooperative system much more than the non-cooperative one.
Sex-specific differences in the growth and population characteristics of sand crab Ovalipes punctatus in coastal waters of Korea
Authors: Lee Hyeon Gyu , Jeong Jae Mook , Choi Youn Hee
Published: November 2023

Studying the growth pattern of crabs is essential to understand their ecological roles in populations and benthic communities; such studies on a high commercial-value crab in Asia, Sand crab Ovalipes punctatus, are scarce, and no studies are available for Korea. Therefore, growth and population characteristics of O. punctatus in coastal waters of Korea were investigated. The estimated allometric growth between the sexes showed significant differences in all morphometric measurements. The carapace width-chela length showed positive and negative allometric growth in males and females, respectively; carapace width-abdominal width and orbital spine width showed positive and negative relative growth, respectively, in both sexes. Sexual dimorphism was present in all measured traits. In the results of the Hasselbad’s normal separation method, two modes were observed from September to December. Overall, the growth parameters of males were higher than those of females. Growth was slow for females in August and males in December. The modified von Bertalanffy growth curves indicated asymptotic growth in all sexes. O. punctatus exhibited sex-specific growth strategies and a distinct peak in the recruitment rate in September after the spawning season (May–July). The study results can inform on resource management and policy establishment regarding sand crabs in Korea.
Power and Energy Analysis of BLDC Motors: Impact of Vibration on Performance
Authors: KARDILE BALASAHEB ANNASAHEB , AUTI ABHIJEET BHIKASHET
Published: November 2023

This research paper focuses on the vital role of Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) motors in hybrid vehicle propulsion due to their efficiency and compact design. The primary objective is to evaluate BLDC motor performance within a vehicle chassis, with a specific focus on vibration characteristics. An innovative rotational tracker program is introduced to identify rotating machinery faults efficiently, reducing computational costs and aiding machinery selection for specific applications. The research involves comparing vibration characteristics of BLDC and stepper motors, using a 4kW BLDC motor to measure displacements along the X, Y, and Z axes within specified RPM and torque ranges while monitoring current variations during chassis installation. Findings emphasize the significance of proper motor installation in hybrid vehicle design to mitigate increased vibration levels. This study has implications for motor manufacturers and vehicle designers, underlining the importance of considering vibration performance during motor installation. It concludes by suggesting further research on broader RPM range BLDC motors and on-road measurements to advance understanding in the context of hybrid vehicle propulsion. In summary, this research explores the connection between BLDC motors, vibration characteristics, and their impact on vehicle performance, with significant implications for the automotive industry.
Utilization of Mice as Hansen Disease Models for Comprehensive Analysis of Pathogenesis, Immunological Responses, and Therapeutic Interventions: A Systematic Review Protocol
Authors: Prakoeswa Flora Ramona Sigit , Asaduddin Aiman Hilmi , Pramuningtyas Ratih , Pondang Josafat , Ilyas Muhana Fawwazy , Yanuarsyah Farhan Dhio
Published: November 2023

Leprosy is resulted from chronic infection by Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and upper respiratory tract. Leprosy is a global health concern and Indonesia has the highest prevalence of leprosy in the world. The disease is characterized by a cytokine response, which is associated with increased inflammatory activity in both limited and multibacillary forms. Therefore, in vitro and in vivo studies are necessary to understand the disease and develop more effective treatments. This systematic search was conducted in several international databases including Scopus, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Epistemonikos. A search strategy that combined keywords based on Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and free text, including mice, leprosis, bacterial examination and histopathology. The search was performed using a systematic search strategy. We performed data extraction independently using predefined sheets that included the following information: first author name, year of publication, sample size and characteristics, duration of follow up, exposure method, intervention grouping, and outcomes (bacterial examination, histopathological evaluation, and other inflammatory markers). The results of the risk of bias assessment were displayed in the form of traffic-light plot and summary plot graphs, illustrating the results of a low, high, or unclear risk of biased assessment. The data was analyzed qualitatively.
Prevalence, associated factors and predictors of yoga use among adults in Poland: a nationally representative survey
Authors: Roczon Patryk , Holas Paweł
Published: November 2023

Background
The study aimed to explore the practice of yoga in Poland, as, despite its popularity and well-documented benefits for physical and mental health, there was limited knowledge about the prevalence and correlates of yoga practice in Poland. The research delved into the profiles of individuals who engage in yoga, their motivations for starting practice, and the perceived impact of yoga on their health and overall well-being.
Participants and procedure
The study employed a cross-sectional online survey that reached a representative sample of Poles. 1065 participants, including 563 (52.9%) females, completed the survey in 2022. Between-group comparisons and regression analyses were performed in 2023.
Results
Results suggest that nearly 20% of the Polish population (7.5 million Polish adults) have practiced yoga over a lifetime, with 4.5 million Poles doing so over the last 12 months. Being female, 55 years and older, living in a large city, having higher education, and having good economic status were demonstrated to be predictors of lifetime yoga practice. Improvement of general well-being was found to be the primary motivation for practice. Indeed, practitioners attributed improvements in well-being, health, and energy level to yoga practice.
Conclusions
This study underscores that a significant portion of individuals in Poland engage in self-guided and self-learned yoga as a health intervention and view this practice as advantageous for their well-being.
Intelligent real-time scheduling of water supply network based on deep learning
Authors: Pu Zhengheng , Chen Minghai , Ji Xuanting , Fu Yanfu , Tian Wenchong , Chen Lei , Tao Tao , Xin Kunlun
Published: November 2023

Inappropriate scheduling plans can result in additional economic losses and the safety of water distribution network (WDN). Optimizing manual experience based scheduling plans can help water utilities rationally allocate water plants and pump stations, ensuring the safety, stability, and economy of the water supply system. However, there is a lack of real-time, rational, and optimized scheduling methods. To address this, we proposed a novel intelligent scheduling framework based on deep learning. In this framework, two neural network models, multi-heads convolutional gated recurrent unit network (MH-CGRU) and multi-head gated recurrent unit network (MH-GRU), can effectively extract key features from the WDNs. Operating data were used as decision variables to predict and generate scheduling orders for water plants and pump stations, respectively. The rationality of the orders is verified by combining a high precision online hydraulic model and the evaluation of the operational status of the WDNs. This system has been deployed in a real WDN and put into practical application. From June to November of 2022, the total adoption rate of all orders reached 96.29%, with the average deviation between predicted and actual control targets being less than 5%, and energy consumption decreased by 3.05% compared to the previous year.
Selecting criteria for urban basin delineation based on UAV photogrammetry: a case study in Culiacan, Mexico
Authors: Renteria-Guevara Sergio Arturo , Rangel Peraza Jesus Gabriel , Rivera-Buelna Abel , Monjardin-Armenta Sergio Alberto , Sanhouse-Garcia Antonio Jesus , Garcia-Paez Fernando
Published: November 2023

Urban storm drainage is essential for the large part of the population living in cities with torrential rains to protect public urban infrastructure, private property, and human lives from flooding. The most important design parameter for urban storm drainage is the flow discharge, which is normally calculated with the area, runoff coefficient, and rainfall intensity depending on basin delineation. This requires highly accurate topographic information on the urbanized terrain that digital elevation models sometimes do not meet due to the lack of resolution. This study proposes criteria for delineating urban basins considering urbanization without requiring the usual topographic surveys. The proposed basin delineation is based on a high-resolution digital elevation model obtained from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and field verification of flow directions. As a result, the delineation of two urban basins was obtained: an urban basin within an area that drains exclusively to a sinkhole and another basin that additionally drains out through other points of the divide. The latter basin does not comply with the traditional concept of a hydrological basin because it has more than one outlet. In addition, this basin has an area that is 38% of the total area draining into the sinkhole.
Removal of Reactive Black 5 from simulated textile effluents by an electrocoagulation process: optimization by response surface methodology
Authors: Mutambyi Valerien , Jean Nepo Hakizimana , Rugabirwa Benoit , Kwisanga Christian , Beakou Buscotin Horax , Munyegaju Jacques , Uwitonze Nestor , Nyandwi Vedaste , Mushirabwoba Bernard
Published: November 2023

The textile industry creates one-fifth of the world's industrial water pollution, thus, the electrocoagulation (EC) process was proposed and investigated as an alternative eco-friendly treatment for water reuse. This study aimed to assess the removal efficiency of the Reactive Black 5 (RB5) from synthetic textile effluent by EC. Key operating parameters on EC process efficiency were optimized using response surface methodology (RSM). The main independent variables studied were the current density, EC time, concentration, and pH while the RB5 dye removal was studied as the dependent variable. The range of the studied parameters affecting the EC process ranged from 10 to 60 mA/cm2, 5 to 30 min, 4 to 10 pH and 10 to 40 ppm for current density, EC time, pH, and RB5 concentration, respectively. The optimal operating parameters turned out to be 5.5 pH, 47.5 mA/cm2, 23.75 min, 17.5 ppm, and the predicted RB5 dye removal was 96.33%. The experimental dye removal with optimum operating conditions was in good agreement with the predicted removal efficiency. Therefore, the experiment results revealed the high potential of the EC process to effectively treat textile industry effluents and the RB5 dye removal was successfully optimized using Response Surface Methodology (RSM).
Proyectos pedagógicos productivos: elementos dinamizadores de prácticas pedagógicas inclusivas
Authors: Jiménez Castaño Carmen , Drago Cárdenas Luis Abel
Published: November 2023

El análisis de la incidencia de los proyectos pedagógicos productivos (PPP) en la dinamización de prácticas pedagógicas inclusivas. Destaca el papel de este tipo de proyectos en la generación de escenarios de participación, en el desarrollo de la capacidad de aceptación del otro y en la mitigación de la deserción escolar. La estructuración de este proceso investigativo está delimitada por un enfoque cualitativo, concretado en el análisis documental puesto que se sustenta en la indagación y la representación analítica de diversas fuentes relacionadas con categorías de tipo educacional como los proyectos pedagógicos de carácter productivo. Este tipo de configuración investigativa admite la obtención de datos y la selección y comprensión de ejes temáticos para registrar y categorizar la información documental, de manera que se analizan los PPP como elementos favorecedores de prácticas pedagógicas inclusivas, desde distintas consideraciones teóricas. En esta perspectiva se enmarca el propósito fundamental de esta investigación. Así, se presupone que este trabajo constituye una base teórica para el estudio de los PPP como estrategia de inclusión social dado que, dentro de la gran variedad de producción científica existente dentro del ámbito educativo, son pocas las investigaciones que apuntan a estrategias pedagógicas derivadas de dicha clase de proyectos.
Antibody-modified Gold Nanobiostructures: Advancing Targeted
Photodynamic Therapy for Improved Cancer Treatment
Authors: Alavi Negin , Maghami Parvaneh , Pakdel Azar Fani , Rezaei Majid , Avan Amir
Published: November 2023

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an innovative, non-invasive method of treating cancer that uses
light-activated photosensitizers to create reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, challenges associated with
the limited penetration depth of light and the need for precise control over photosensitizer activation have hindered its clinical translation. Nanomedicine, particularly gold nanobiostructures, offers promising solutions to
overcome these limitations. This paper reviews the advancements in PDT and nanomedicine, focusing on applying antibody-modified gold nanobiostructures as multifunctional platforms for enhanced PDT efficacy and
improved cancer treatment outcomes. The size, shape, and composition of gold nanobiostructures can significantly influence their PDT efficacy, making synthetic procedures crucial. Functionalizing the surface of gold
nanobiostructures with various molecules, such as antibodies or targeting agents, bonding agents, PDT agents,
photothermal therapy (PTT) agents, chemo-agents, immunotherapy agents, and imaging agents, allows composition modification. Integrating gold nanobiostructures with PDT holds immense potential for targeted cancer
therapy. Antibody-modified gold nanobiostructures, in particular, have gained significant attention due to their
tunable plasmonic characteristics, biocompatibility, and surface functionalization capabilities. These multifunctional nanosystems possess unique properties that enhance the efficacy of PDT, including improved light absorption, targeted delivery, and enhanced ROS generation. Passive and active targeting of gold nanobiostructures can enhance their localization near cancer cells, leading to efficient eradication of tumor tissues upon
light irradiation. Future research and clinical studies will continue to explore the potential of gold nanobiostructures in PDT for personalized and effective cancer therapy. The synthesis, functionalization, and characterization of gold nanobiostructures, their interaction with light, and their impact on photosensitizers' photophysical
and photochemical properties, are important areas of investigation. Strategies to enhance targeting efficiency
and the evaluation of gold nanobiostructures in vitro and in vivo studies will further advance their application
in PDT. The integrating antibody-modified gold nanobiostructures in PDT represents a promising strategy for
targeted cancer therapy. These multifunctional nanosystems possess unique properties that enhance PDT efficacy, including improved light absorption, targeted delivery, and enhanced ROS generation. Continued research
and development in this field will contribute to the advancement of personalized and effective cancer treatment approaches
Investigating High-risk Factors, Precise Diagnosis, and Treatment of Castration- Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)
Authors: Ma Yuan , Liu Zihao , Yu Wenyue , Huang Hua , Wang Yong , Niu Yuanjie
Published: November 2023

Background:

The treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) in the
actual world currently presents difficulties. In light of this, it is crucial to investigate high-risk factors for the
progression of advanced prostate cancer and to identify methods for delaying the onset of CRPC.

Aims:

This study aimed to explore the high-risk factors that impact the progression of prostate cancer and
emphasize the significance of precise diagnosis and treatment based on etiological classification in the clinical
management of castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Methods:

A retrospective analysis was conducted on 277 newly diagnosed cases of PCa treated with endocrine
therapy. A follow-up was done on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and testosterone. Additionally,
a prospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 60 patients with CRPC. Following the principle
of "4W1H", 30 patients were included in the precision treatment group for a second biopsy and related tests,
while another 30 patients were included in the conventional treatment group. The therapeutic effect and prognosis
of the two groups were observed.

Results:

Distant metastasis (HR = 1.879, 95% CI: 1.311 ~ 2.694, P = 0.001), PSA nadir > 0.2 ng/mL (HR =
1.843, 95% CI: 1.338 ~ 2.540, P = 0.001), testosterone nadir > 20 ng/dL (HR = 1.403, 95% CI: 1.035 ~ 1.904,
P = 0.029), and time to testosterone nadir > 6 months (HR = 1.919, 95% CI: 1.364 ~ 2.701, P = 0.001) were
risk factors for the progression to CRPC. Patients in the CRPC group were treated with precision therapy and
conventional therapy based on their molecular subtyping. The precision treatment group showed a significantly
prolonged median PSA progression-free survival compared to the conventional treatment group (16.0
months vs. 13.0 months, P=0.025). The median radiographic progression-free survival was also significantly
extended in the precision treatment group compared to the conventional treatment group (21.0 months vs.
16.0 months, P=0.042).

Conclusion:

Patients with prostate cancer diagnosed with distant metastasis at initial presentation require
early intervention. Close monitoring of PSA and serum testosterone changes is necessary during the process
of endocrine therapy. After entering the CRPC stage, the etiological classification precision treatment can
improve the therapeutic effect and improve the prognosis of patients.