bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Identification of Sustainability Assessment Indicators for Road Infrastructure Projects in Tanzania
Authors: Kapatsa Chisomo , Kavishe Neema , Maro Godwin , Zulu Sam
Published: October 2023

The performance of sustainability in infrastructure projects continues to face challenges in its implementation and attainment in developing countries, one of which is the lack of appraisal tools and indicators for the assessment of sustainability. Studies indicate that there are no formal indicators for sustainability assessment on road infrastructure projects in Tanzania, the lack of which limits the determination of whether projects implemented are sustainable or not. Therefore, this study aimed at determining the key sustainability assessment indicators used for road infrastructure projects in Tanzania. A concurrent mixed research approach was adopted in which the sample was purposively selected. A content analysis and descriptive statistics using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS 20.0) were used to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, respectively. The findings indicate that 24 indicators are applicable to Tanzania. Among the highly ranked include “health and safety training to workers”, “health and safety personnel in the project team”, “site barriers and safety warning signs”, “personal protective equipment (PPE) provision”, and “waste collection”. The qualitative results further support the identified sustainability assessment indicators on road infrastructure projects in Tanzania, with one new indicator of “air quality” emerging. The findings inform the government and other relevant stakeholders in the construction industry including planners, designers, and project managers of the key sustainability assessment indicators for roads, which would influence regulation as well as policies to improve the sustainability performance of road projects in Tanzania.
Estimating Environmental and Economic Impacts of Hermetic Bag Storage Technology
Authors: Ignacio Ma. Cristine Concepcion D. , Rosentrater Kurt A. , Maier Dirk E.
Published: October 2023

Hermetic bag storage is a growing innovative technology that can effectively mitigate insect activity in stored grain and preserve quality without pesticides. This study aimed to estimate the environmental and economic impacts of hermetic storage bags as the basis for the sustainable adoption of the technology. This study demonstrated an approach to estimate the environmental impact of using hermetic bags and their superior economic benefits for storing maize at the 1-ton scale over three years. The life cycle assessment (LCA) of six commercially available hermetic bags (AgroZ®, GrainPro, Storezo, ZeroFly®, Elite, and PICS™) from cradle to grave was evaluated and compared using the Sustainable Minds LCA software. The gas barrier liners were analyzed for structure and polymer composition using confocal microscopy and Raman spectroscopy. The results showed that bag manufacturing had the highest environmental impact contribution, with 84.6% to 90.8% of the total impacts (mPt). The carbon footprint contribution of the total service life delivered for one hermetic bag ranged from 1.1 to 1.7 kg CO2eq. The economic benefits of using hermetic bags were calculated and compared with traditional storage bag methods for one smallholder farmer using ten (10) hermetic bags storing 100 kg/bag (1 ton) of maize. The results found that using hermetic bags exhibited the highest profit of 1130 USD when used for nine months over three years, while storage loss was maintained at less than 1%.
Beyond the Embankments: Virtual Training on Human–River Interaction for Fostering Safer Behaviors during Flood Emergencies
Authors: Bettelli Alice , Zanella Elena , Pierobon Leonardo , Orso Valeria , Pluchino Patrik , Spagnolli Anna , Ferri Michele , Gamberini Luciano
Published: October 2023

Floods are an increasingly frequent phenomenon with catastrophic consequences for citizens and cities. Virtual reality (VR) has become a valuable training tool, simulating inaccessible or hazardous situations like emergencies and risk environments. This study evaluates a designed virtual training simulating a riverbank flood scenario. Beyond imparting factual knowledge, this environment aims to facilitate experiential learning by enabling users to repeatedly practice correct behaviors safely. We investigate the impact that different tutorials have on the ability of users to comprehend and retain the knowledge conveyed during the VR experience. To achieve this, three training experiences with different levels of contextualization and interaction tutorials were compared in a between-participant design. Data collection involved both self-reported measures (e.g., questionnaire) and objective measures (e.g., behavioral data). The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the virtual environment in acquiring knowledge of flood contents, particularly when the tutorial offers high levels of interaction, thereby reducing cognitive load. Furthermore, we observed that a lower level of contextualization in the tutorial phase enhances user efficiency in acquainting themselves with the virtual environment. This study emphasizes the potential of virtual training in augmenting preparedness, providing a valuable framework for the development of experiential learning tools in flood emergencies.
Why Knowing about Climate Change Is Not Enough to Change: A Perspective Paper on the Factors Explaining the Environmental Knowledge-Action Gap
Authors: Colombo Serena L. , Chiarella Salvatore G. , Lefrançois Camille , Fradin Jacques , Raffone Antonino , Simione Luca
Published: October 2023

A successful transition to a lower-emission society may require major changes in the patterns of individual behaviours. Yet, whilst awareness and concern about climate change have increased in recent years among the global population, global greenhouse gases emissions have not ceased to rise. This paper discusses potential reasons underlying the gap between individual knowledge of climate change and the actions implemented to contain greenhouse gas emissions. To investigate this phenomenon, we look at the scientific literature exploring the factors influencing pro-environmental behaviour. First, we highlight how an individual’s environmental knowledge is not only approximate but also biased by cognitive, affective, and cultural factors, influencing their appraisal of climate information and their motivation to act. Second, we discuss three major models of pro-environmental behaviour, such as the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), the Norm-Activation Model (NAM), and the Value-Belief-Norm (VBN), to highlight their failure to account for automatic cognitive and affective factors influencing an individual’s ability to implement pro-environmental intentions. Then, we discuss the Comprehensive-Action-Determination Model of pro-environmental behaviour (CADM), and its efforts to overcome the limits of the previous models. Finally, we examine the dispositional traits associated with pro-environmental engagement to highlight how the relationship between dispositions and pro-environmental behaviour performance appears related to self-regulation processes, supported by executive functioning; increased self-regulation would enable alignment of pro-environmental intentions and behaviours, and anticipation of the long-term consequences of present behaviours. We conclude by calling for more research to be carried out on the effect of enhanced self-regulation, and of self-regulation training, on individual reactions to the climate crisis.
Molecular Basis for Mambalgin-2 Interaction with Heterotrimeric α-ENaC/ASIC1a/γ-ENaC Channels in Cancer Cells
Authors: Lyukmanova Ekaterina N. , Zaigraev Maxim M. , Kulbatskii Dmitrii S. , Isaev Aizek B. , Kukushkin Ilya D. , Bychkov Maxim L. , Shulepko Mikhail A. , Chugunov Anton O. , Kirpichnikov Mikhail P.
Published: October 2023

Cancer progression is characterized by microenvironmental acidification. Tumor cells adapt to low environmental pH by activating acid-sensing trimeric ion channels of the DEG/ENaC family. The α-ENaC/ASIC1a/γ-ENaC heterotrimeric channel is a tumor-specific acid-sensing channel, and its targeting can be considered a new strategy for cancer therapy. Mambalgin-2 from the Dendroaspis polylepis venom inhibits the α-ENaC/ASIC1a/γ-ENaC heterotrimer more effectively than the homotrimeric ASIC1a channel, initially proposed as the target of mambalgin-2. Although the molecular basis of such mambalgin selectivity remained unclear. Here, we built the models of the complexes of mambalgin-2 with the α-ENaC/ASIC1a/γ-ENaC and ASIC1a channels, performed MD and predicted the difference in the binding modes. The importance of the ‘head’ loop region of mambalgin-2 for the interaction with the hetero-, but not with the homotrimeric channel was confirmed by site-directed mutagenesis and electrophysiology. A new mode of allosteric regulation of the ENaC channels by linking the thumb domain of the ASIC1a subunit with the palm domain of the γ-ENaC subunit was proposed. The data obtained provide new insights into the regulation of various types of acid-sensing ion channels and the development of new strategies for cancer treatment.
Feline Morbillivirus: Clinical Relevance of a Widespread Endemic Viral Infection of Cats
Authors: Pennisi Maria Grazia , Belák Sándor , Tasker Séverine , Addie Diane D. , Boucraut-Baralon Corine , Egberink Herman , Frymus Tadeusz , Hartmann Katrin , Hofmann-Lehmann Regina , Lloret Albert , Marsilio Fulvio , Thiry Etienne , Truyen Uwe , Möstl Karin , Hosie Margaret J.
Published: October 2023

Feline morbillivirus (FeMV) was first isolated in 2012 from stray cats in Hong Kong. It has been found in association with tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN), the most common cause of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, viral host spectrum and virus tropism go beyond the domestic cat and kidney tissues. The viral genetic diversity of FeMV is extensive, but it is not known if this is clinically relevant. Urine and kidney tissues have been widely tested in attempts to confirm associations between FeMV infection and renal disease, but samples from both healthy and sick cats can test positive and some cross-sectional studies have not found associations between FeMV infection and CKD. There is also evidence for acute kidney injury following infection with FeMV. The results of prevalence studies differ greatly depending on the population tested and methodologies used for detection, but worldwide distribution of FeMV has been shown. Experimental studies have confirmed previous field observations that higher viral loads are present in the urine compared to other tissues, and renal TIN lesions associated with FeMV antigen have been demonstrated, alongside virus lymphotropism and viraemia-associated lymphopenia. Longitudinal field studies have revealed persistent viral shedding in urine, although infection can be cleared spontaneously.
Virtual Multi-Criterial Calibration of Operating Strategies for Hybrid-Electric Powertrains
Authors: Düzgün Marc Timur , Dorscheidt Frank , Krysmon Sascha , Bailly Peter , Lee Sung-Yong , Dönitz Christian , Pischinger Stefan
Published: October 2023

In hybrid vehicle development, the operating strategy has a decisive role in meeting the development goals, such as compliance with emission standards and high energy efficiency. A considerable number of interactions and cross-influences on other topics, such as emissions, on-board diagnostics, or drivability, must be considered during the calibration process. In this context, the given time constraints pose further challenges. To overcome these, approaches for virtualization of the calibration process are an effective measure. For this purpose, in the current study, a real engine control unit is embedded into a virtual simulation environment on so-called hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testbenches, which allow virtual calibration and validation of the complete target vehicle. In this context, the paper presents a novel method for virtual calibration of operating strategies for hybrid-electric propulsion systems. This includes an innovative multi-criterial approach that considers the requirements of several development tasks, such as emission and OBD calibration. Measurement data for this optimization is generated on a HiL testbench setup tailored for the described methodology, including both the electrical setup and the simulation environment. To validate the selection of modeling approaches and the parametrization, the simulation environment is operated in open loop. The results of the open loop validation show promising behavior regarding the proposed use case. Finally, the presented methodology is evaluated regarding time and cost savings compared to a conventional approach.
Changes in Extracellular Microcystins (MCs) Accompanying Algae/Cyanobacteria Removal during Three Representative Algae/Cyanobacteria Inactivation Processes and an MC Diffusion Model in Still Water
Authors: Shi Chengcheng , Fang Weijian , Ma Mengru , Xu Wei , Ye Jingjing
Published: October 2023

This study addresses the lack of comparative research on algae/cyanobacteria elimination technologies in the existing literature. Our investigation focused on evaluating the performance of three commonly used algae/cyanobacteria removal processes: ultrasound (20.8 kHz), copper sulfate and biotic algicide (Bacillus subtilis). The evaluation considered both algae/cyanobacteria removal efficacy and the consequent changes in extracellular microcystins (MCs). To achieve this, we employed real eutrophic water as the test water. The ultrasound treatment demonstrated effective algae/cyanobacteria removal, with an average rate of algae/cyanobacteria decreasing (RAD) ranging from 0.50 to 0.99 µg chlorophyll a per liter per minute (µg chlorophyll a/L·min). On the other hand, the copper sulfate and biotic algicide treatments exhibited relatively lower rates of algae/cyanobacteria removal, with average RAD values of 0.21 to 0.38 µg chlorophyll a per liter per day (µg chlorophyll a/L·d) and 0.10 to 0.13 µg chlorophyll a per liter per day (µg chlorophyll a/L·d), respectively. Moreover, we observed significant increases in extracellular MCs in the ultrasound and copper sulfate treatments. The corresponding values of the increment of extracellular MCs accompanying removal per microgramme (µg) chlorophyll a (IEMARMC) were 0.34 to 2.43 µg MCs per µg chlorophyll a (µg MCs/µg chlorophyll a) and 18.13 to 185.08 µg MCs per µg chlorophyll a (µg MCs/µg chlorophyll a), respectively. However, in certain conditions where sufficient dosages (0.5 to 2 mg/L) and reaction time (≥8 days) are provided, the biotic algicide treatment could result in a decrease in MCs compared to an untreated control group (IEMARMC: −43.94 to −32.18 µg MCs per µg chlorophyll a). This suggests that the biotic algicide effectively degraded the MCs. In addition, we developed a one-dimensional MC diffusion model in still water based on Newton’s second law, which exhibits excellent simulation capabilities.
Research on Collaborative Control of Differential Drive Assisted Steering and Active Front Steering for Distributed Drive Electric Vehicles
Authors: Zhou Zhigang , Ding Xinqing , Shi Zhichong
Published: October 2023

A collaborative control strategy for distributed drive electric vehicles (DDEVs) focusing on differential drive assisted steering (DDAS) and active front steering (AFS) is proposed to address the issues of sudden torque changes, reduced steering characteristics, and weak collaborative control capabilities caused by the coupling of the AFS and DDAS systems in DDEVs. This paper establishes a coupled dynamic model of the AFS and DDAS systems and, on this basis, designs AFS controllers for yaw velocity feedback control and DDAS controllers for steering wheel torque control, respectively. Additionally, it analyzes the interference factors of the two control systems and develops a collaborative control strategy for DDAS and AFS; this control strategy establishes a corner motor correction module, steering wheel torque correction module, and assistance correction module. Co-simulation is carried out on Matlab/Simulink and the Carsim platform to verify the correctness of the model under typical working conditions; to reduce the sudden change in the steering wheel torque caused by AFS additional angle interventions; to improve the poor steering characteristics caused by DDAS, introducing additional yaw torque; to greatly enhance the collaborative control effect; and to meet the requirements for vehicle handling stability, portability, and safety.
DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE PSYCHOLOGISTS’ READINESS FOR PROFESSIONAL WORK IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Authors: Kalyuzhna Y.
Published: October 2023

The article deals with one of the most important issues of modern higher education – the development of psychology students’ readiness to perform professional activities during the educational process. The concepts of readiness for work in general and long-term readiness for the realization of professional duties by an individual are analyzed. There are different theoretical approaches to studying the problem of psychological readiness in psychological and pedagogical literature. Special attention is paid to the study of the functional aspect of this complex psychological formation. Based on this, the results of a survey and test study of psychology students’ readiness to implement a certain algorithm of adjustment to professional activity are presented. This algorithm involves outlining the goal of professional efforts, choosing the optimal means to achieve it, and, ultimately, analyzing the obtained result aimed at further correction and improvement of professional actions. Obstacles and complications experienced by students on this path are analyzed and their causes are distinguished. The peculiarities of the organization of the process of teaching psychological disciplines in higher education are indicated in order to optimize the formation of the functional aspect of student youth’s readiness for independent professional activity and constant self-improvement. The factors that contribute to the development of the disposition of future psychologists to perform professional actions and the ways of their activation in the educational process are considered. The importance of active learning methods in preparing students for future effective work is revealed.
El principio jurídico del interés superior del menor ante la muerte de sus progenitores
Authors: Cáceres Rivas María Angélica , Vallejo Castillo Lucero Rashel , Culcay Villavicencio Ivan Patricio
Published: October 2023

El principio jurídico del "interés superior del menor" es un concepto fundamental en el derecho de familia y en la protección de los derechos de los niños. El estudio tuvo objetivo analizar el principio jurídico del interés superior del menor ante la muerte de sus progenitores bajo el contexto ecuatoriano. En lo que respecta al proceso metodológico, se consideró dentro del marco de un estudio documental, sustentado en la literaturas y teorías existente, leyes y estudios jurídicos además de las regulaciones vigentes relacionadas con el principio jurídico del Interés Superior del Menor. Convirtiéndose en un estudio analítico-sintético. Como resultado se determinó la jerarquía de las normas jurídicas. El análisis de la información seleccionada permitió concluir que el principio jurídico del Interés Superior del Menor en Ecuador está orientado a garantizar el bienestar familiar, emocional y económico del menor en esta orfandad a través de los procesos de tutela o adopción.
Les habitats mérovingien et carolingien de la «Delle sur le Marais» à Giberville (Calvados)
Authors: Saint-Jores Jean-Xavier de , Hincker Vincent
Published: October 2023

La première occupation datée de la fin du VIe et du début du VIIe siècle, se matérialise par un ensemble de fonds de cabane associé à des structures excavées, de type fosses et trous de poteaux. Cet habitat, structuré par un réseau de fossés, a livré un imposant lot de mobilier céramique, osseux et métallique. La raréfaction des structures datées des VIIe, VIIIe et IXe siècles pourrait signaler un déplacement de l’habitat hors des limites de fouille. Dans le courant du IXe et au début du Xe siècle, l’implantation de grands bâtiments de plain-pied d’architecture mixte caractérise la seconde grande phase d’occupation. Ces bâtiments sont associés à des silos, des fours et à diverses structures excavées.
Les cryptes de Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne). Des indices pour une nouvelle chronologie
Authors: Mecquenem Claude de
Published: October 2023

Les cryptes de l’église Saint-Paul de Jouarre ont été le sujet de nombreuses études leur conférant une place importante au sein de l’histoire de l’art du haut Moyen Âge. La plupart de ces travaux associent la construction des cryptes aux chapiteaux mérovingiens en marbre qu ’elles renferment. Il en découle, pour la majorité des auteurs, l’ancienneté de l’édifice dont une partie des élévations subsistantes seraient les témoins. Cette première église aurait été élevée peu après la fondation de l’abbaye intervenue entre 629 et 637. Pourtant, une nouvelle approche archéologique de l’édifice semblerait démontrer la relative fragilité de ces hypothèses permettant l’attribution de ces architectures à des périodes plus récentes. Cette nouvelle lecture des cryptes de Jouarre aboutit à une définition plus précise de ses dispositions architecturales primitives qui s’articulaient autour d’une confession centrale. Cette salle, où reposait les corps sanctifiés des fondateurs de l’abbaye et de ses bienfaiteurs, avait bénéficié, dès sa création, d’une ornementation soignée mettant en scène de nombreux chapiteaux réemployés. La stricte adéquation entre l’architecture et la fonction liturgique soulignée par la concentration volontaire autour des reliques de décors monumentaux fastueux réinscrivent cet édifice au sein d’une longue tradition attestée tout au long du Moyen Âge.
COMPARISON OF TOTAL AIRWAY SCORES AND INTUBATION DIFFICULTY SCORES IN DENTAL PROCEDURES PERFORMED UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: AKPINAR Hatice , ÇINA Müge , ERDOĞAN Berfin Öykü
Published: October 2023

The Total Airway Score, determined by eight bedside tests during the preoperative period, and the Intubation Difficulty Scale, assigned during intubation, are both used to describe and predict difficult intubation. The aim of this study is to investigate the correlation between the Total Airway Score and the Intubation Difficulty Scale.Two hundred,American Society of Anesthesiologists ASA 1-3 patients elective dental treatment, maxillofacial surgery under general anesthesia were included in the study. Airway evaluation was performed preoperatively by total airway score which were; Mallampati classification, thyromental and sternomental distance measurement, head and neck mobility,body mass index (BMI), presence of buck teeth, inter incisors gap, upper lip bite test. After endotracheal intubation, the patients were divided into two groups as a healthy group (intubation difficulty scale (IDS)<4) and difficult intubation (IDS ≥4) according to their estimated difficult intubation scores with seven variables and compared with patients with total airway score > 3 in two groups. In this study, total airway score (> 3), thyromental distance (<6cm), upper lip bite test (class III), mallampati classification (≥ class III), inter incisors gap (<3 cm) and buck teeth (> 0.5) respectively 49.45 (95% CI = 4.75-515.45, P <0.05) 7.72 (95% CI = 1.81-32.9, P <0.05), 21.12 (95% CI = 2.31-192.27, P <0.05), 1.92 (CI 95% = 0.51-7.22), 3.54 (95% CI-) 2.31 (95% CI = 0.49-10.78) was detected.It is concluded that total airway score (> 3), upper lip bite test (class III),thyromental distance measurement (<6 cm), which we use in predicting difficult intubation are the most useful preoperative evaluation factors.
SAĞLIKLI ÇOCUKLAR İLE ÖZEL SAĞLIK GEREKSİNİMİ OLAN ÇOCUKLARDA GENEL ANESTEZİ ALTINDA DİŞ TEDAVİSİNİN ÖZELLİKLERİ VE KARŞILAŞTIRILMASI: RETROSPEKTİF BİR ÇALIŞMA
Authors: GÜMÜŞ Hüsniye , TÜRKYILMAZ Ezgi , ÖZTÜRK Gülce
Published: October 2023

Çalışmamızda Erciyes Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi’nde sağlıklı ve özel sağlık gereksinimi (ÖSG) olan çocuklarda genel anestezi altında yapılan diş tedavilerinin karşılaştırılması ve değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmaya Ocak 2021 - Eylül 2022 tarihleri arasında genel anestezi altında diş tedavisi yapılan 1-14 yaş arasında toplamda 1461 çocuğun kayıtlarından elde edilen verilen dahil edilmiştir. Çalışma grupları sağlıklı ve ÖSG olan çocuklar şeklinde belirlenmiştir. Hastaların yaşı ve cinsiyeti, tedavi edilen diş sayısı ve yapılan tedaviler (çekim, kanal tedavisi, kompozit/kompomer restorasyon vb. gibi) sağlıklı ve ÖSG grupları için ayrı ayrı kaydedilmiştir. Veri analizleri için tanımlayıcı istatistiksel analizler, Ki Kare ve Mann-Whitney U Testi testleri kullanılmıştır. p<0.05 anlamlılık düzeyi kabul edilmiştir. Çalışmaya dahil edilen çocukların %75.4’ü sağlıklı; %24.5’i ÖSG grubu oluşturmaktadır. ÖSG olan çocukların yaş ortalaması 8.31 iken sağlıklı çocukların yaş ortalaması 6.37’dir. Altı yaş üstü ÖSG olan çocuklarda DMFT skoru, aynı yaş grubunda sağlıklı olan çocuklara göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı derecede yüksek bulunmuştur (p<0.001). ÖSG olan çocukların %58.6’sında tekrarlayan genel anestezi ile diş tedavisine ihtiyaç duyulmuştur. ÖSG olan çocuklarda çekim gibi radikal tedavi yaklaşımlarının kullanımı ve tekrarlayan genel anestezi/sedasyon ihtiyacında artış gözlemlenmiştir. ÖSG olan çocuklarda ağız sağlığı eğitimine ve önleyici stratejilere daha fazla önem verilmesi gerekmektedir.
RADİKÜLER KİST BOYUTLARININ İNCELENMESİNDE KONİK IŞINLI BİLGİSAYARLI TOMOGRAFİ VE ULTRASONOGRAFİ’NİN KARŞILAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: YALVAÇ Beyza , COŞGUNARSLAN Aykağan , ETÖZ Meryem
Published: October 2023

Radiküler kist, çenelerde en sık görülen odontojenik kaynaklı inflamatuar kisttir. Son yıllarda maksilloofasiyal bölgede bulunan kistlerin incelemesinde sıklıkla konik ışınlı bilgisayarlı tomografi (KIBT) kullanılmaktadır. Ancak vestibül kemiğin inceldiği veya destrükte olduğu durumlarda ultrasonografi (USG) de yardımcı tanı aracı olarak kullanılabilmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı radiküler kistlerin USG boyutlarının KIBT boyutlarıyla karşılaştırılmasıdır. Bu çalışmaya, fakültemizde rutin dental muayeneler sırasında fark edilen ve teşhisi patolojik olarak doğrulanan 20 radiküler kist vakası dahil edilmiştir. Çalışmada kullanılan KIBT görüntülerinin tamamı Newtom 5G cihazıyla (FP, Quantitative Radiology, Verona, İtalya) alındı ve USG incelemeleri Aplio™ 500 (Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, Otawara, Japan) B-Mod ve yüksek frekanslı lineer tarama probları kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmişti. Normal dağılım gösteren değerler için Pearson korelasyon katsayısı, normal dağılım göstermeyen değerler için Spearman korelasyon katsayısı hesaplandı. Lezyonların bukkolingual, meziodistal ve superoinferior boyutları için KIBT ve USG ölçümleri arasında pozitif ve anlamlı korelasyon izlendi. (p
Alterações físico-químicas de óleos submetidos ao processo de fritura
Authors: Carvalho Deivisson Lima , Luz Rayssa Gabriela Lima Porto , Dias-Barbosa Cristina Zita de Morais Costa , Leal Reginaldo Soares , Silvestre Cicero José
Published: October 2023

No Brasil os óleos de soja, canola, milho e girassol apresentam maior volume de produção e comercialização. Seu uso é principalmente no preparo de frituras, que causa alterações hidrolíticas, oxidativas, térmicas e nutricional. Estas alterações, reduzem a vida de prateleira e aumentam a ocorrência de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis, para quem os consomem. Para evitá-las a temperatura de processamento não deve ultrapassar 180 ºC, não reutilizar o mesmo óleo várias vezes, evitar altas temperaturas no armazenamento, não expondo diretamente a luz solar, mantendo-os em ambiente fresco e arejado. As alterações dos óleos, altera quase sempre a concentração dos íons hidrogênio, aumentando o pH. Determinar sua acidez, avalia-se seu estado de conservação. Objetivou-se com o estudo, analisar os níveis de alteração dos óleos de soja, milho, girassol e canola utilizados após processo de fritura. As amostras foram adquiridas no mercado de São João dos Patos – MA e realizadas as analises de acidez total titulável (expressa em porcentagem de ácido oléico) e índice de acidez, antes e após processo de fritura. Obteve-se para o índice de acidez, valores de 0,33; 0,22; 0,22 e 0,39% para os óleos de soja, milho, girassol e canola, respectivamente, antes do processo de fritura. Enquanto que após o processo, os valores aumentaram para 1,06; 0,44; 0,39; 0,60, respectivamente. Concluiu-se que os óleos de milho e girassol apresentaram os menores valores de acidez antes e após o processo de fritura, podendo-se inferir que foram as amostras mais estáveis e resistentes as alterações do processo de fritura.
A Video Game to Help the Fight Against the Vicious Tapeworm in Africa
Authors: Trevisan Chiara , Joris Merel , Ercos Feyza , Mwape Kabemba Evans , Gabriël Sarah
Published: October 2023

The pork tapeworm, Taenia solium, is the agent causing the most important parasitic infection worldwide due to its substantial economic and health impacts, disproportionally affecting low-income countries. Health education should form a core component in control efforts and sustain control strategies proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO), such as human treatments. Traditional health education methods have shown to be less effective. Therefore, in the field of tropical medicine, new, engaging ways to teach affected populations are needed. Within the project ‘Gaming 4 Health’ we developed an educational video game aimed at instructing school-going children in low-income countries about the tapeworm and how to prevent it. Building on the principles of gamified learning and the self-determination theory, we created the educational video game the ‘Tapeworm game’. The game was developed by a multidisciplinary team, following the game design research cycle which included five steps: game planning, game design, prototyping, play testing and evaluation. The Tapeworm game is a multi-player video game set in an African village. The game’s objective is to educate players about the tapeworm and how to prevent the the spread of disease. Players create their own avatar and learn about disease prevention by exploring the village, engaging in minigames and preforming complementary actions, such as washing hands and visiting the toilet. Points are earned by playing the minigames and performing the actions correctly within a given time. The more points a player accumulates, the higher they climb on the leader boards. Rewards are unlocked based on performance and competence and displayed as stars, badges, and avatar customizations. This makes the game exiting and keeps children fully immersed, motivating them to learn, improve and continue playing the videogame. With this videogame our goal is to educate, raise awareness and advance the control of the pork tapeworm as part of the WHO’s 2030 goals for Neglected Tropical Diseases.
ANALYSIS OF MORPHOLOGY UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN ELECTROLYTIC JET ON THE SURFACE OF STAINLESS STEEL
Authors: Popov Alexander
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the effect of an electrolytic jet on the surface of a metal anode. The studies were carried out in the electrolysis mode with a study of the transition to the electrolyte-plasma treatment mode. Special attention is paid to the mechanisms of formation of the morphology of the surface of stainless steels 08X18H9T, AISI 301, AISI 304. It is shown that for different steels, the process of electro-chemical dissolution of the anode material is accompanied by different mechanisms of dissolution of the micronerities of the microprofile. The current-voltage characteristics of the process in the voltage range in the range of 20-250 V. The effect of the decrease in the mass of the anode material on the current value is considered. The morphology of steels has been studied under different technological conditions and at different points of contact of the electrolytic jet with the surface. The criteria accompanying the transition to the electrolyte-plasma regime from the electrolysis regime are considered.The effect of an electrolytic jet on the risks formed by mechanical treatment on the anode surface is investigated. The influence of stress on the formed surface roughness parameter Ra is considered. The calculation of the electric field strength for surface nanodefects was performed in the Comsol Multithisics program. The results of this work can be used for the development of turbine blade processing technology, electrochemical cutting and nanoobrabotation of materials.
Analyzing the Role of Goat Rearing for Livelihood Improvement
Authors: Nedumaran G. , Muthuveni M.
Published: October 2023

The goat is an essential component of the dry land agricultural method and is also known as the “poor man’s cow” in India. On marginal or uneven terrain that is unsuited for other species like cows or buffalo, the goat is the best option. Small and marginal farmers can start goat farming, a lucrative industry, with very little investment. The objective of the current study was to ascertain whether the huge concentration of goat population was a factor in the decision to analyze the function of goat husbandry in improving livelihoods. Seven goat farmers were picked at random from each of the 16 villages in each of the district’s four blocks to make up the sample size of 50. Data were acquired utilizing a pre-tested interview schedule, and this study used an ex-post factor research technique. Regression, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, chi-square analysis, and descriptive statistics for frequency distribution were used to edit, tabulate, and analyze the gathered data.
Fund Utilization Pattern Under Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme in Salem District
Authors: Rajasekaran N. , Baladhandayutham K.
Published: October 2023

The Indian government initiated a number of rural development initiatives, such as providing enough infrastructure and road amenities, safeguarding public health, empowering women, raising living standards, etc. The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), one of the initiatives, was inaugurated on December 23, 1993. It was governed by the Ministry of Rural Development until December 1994, when it was reassigned to the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation. Examining the fund utilization pattern in the study area is the main goal of the current study. Studying the economic circumstances of the sample respondents in the research area is the second objective. Moreover, to gauge how satisfied the sample respondents were with the subject of the study. The research reveals that the sample respondents had poor lack of knowledge above field level observation. There is no question that the public and MPs have a poor connection as discussed above. At the same time, it was demonstrated how fully utilizing MPLADS monies has a good influence (directly and indirectly) in numerous locations.
Similarities between South Korea and Tamil Nadu: The Unknown Link
Authors: Alagu V. RA. , Priyalakshmi G.
Published: October 2023

Tamil is one of the ancient languages which has an oldest extant literature. It is one of the longest surviving Dravidian languages dated from 300 BC. Korean is the native language for about 80 million people all over the world. Modern Korean was developed by King Sejong the Great in the 15th century. While analyzing the Tamil and Korean scripts, there was a certain amount of similarity in both text and grammar of these two languages. Despite the geographical separation of these two peninsulas, they share a considerable extent of literature and cultural resemblance. Hence, this proposed work provides a proof for the similarity with the help of a theoretical research study. This work portrays a list of words taken from Korean and Tamil Literature as samples and classifies them as complete or partial based on their similarity. It also lists verbs which after conjugation have a lexical similarity.
PROSES BROACHING PADA LUBANG ARM REAR BRAKE MENGGUNAKAN METODE TAGUCHI PT CIPTAUNGGUL KARYA ABADI
Authors: Firdaus Muhammad Rifqi , Kardiman Kardiman
Published: October 2023

Pengusaha industri manufaktur yang bergerak dibidang pembuatan suku cadang otomotif dengan memproduksi komponen kendaraan bermotor khususnya roda dua yaitu dengan hasil produksinya suku cadang sepeda motor terutama arm rear brake. Dalam pembuatan suku cadang kendaraan bermotor pemilihan material sangat penting agar kekuatan material bisa terpenuhi, begitu juga dalam proses pembuatan arm rear brake sehingga dalam tahapan proses broaching bisa optimal karena yang menyebabkan terjadinya kegagalan pada suatu produk salah satunya kekuatan material. Kekuatan material merupakan sifat yang dimiliki oleh material. Perbaikan proses produksi dan desain produk bisa dilakukan dengan melalui identifikasi faktor-faktor kontrol dan settingannya seperti metode Taguchi dengan demikian proses produksi yang stabil dan hasil optimal dapat dicapai, Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu perbaikan proses dan desain produk melalui identifikasi faktor-faktor kontrol dan settingnya. Dengan demikian, produk yang lebih stabil dan bermutu tinggi dapat diperoleh. Dapat mengurangi jumlah pelaksanaan percobaan dibandigkan jika menggunakan percobaan lain, sehingga dapat menghemat waktu dan biaya.
Kata Kunci: Arm Rear Brake; Proses Produksi; Metode Taguchi; Pengendalian Produksi
Conjoint Analysis of GPS Based Orbit Determination among Traditional Methods
Authors: ÖZ İbrahim , ÖZARPA Cevat
Published: October 2023

Satellite orbits are subject to change due to external forces. Various data gathering and processing methods exist to determine a perturbed orbit. The operators need to estimate satellite orbits for safe orbital operations. Single station azimuth elevation and range, and range-to-range methods are two flight-proven commonly utilized methods among satellite operators. GPS signals in orbit determination of GEO communication satellite have become more popular recently. Much work validates GPS-based GEO orbit determination in different aspects. The validation of GPS-based orbit determination with flight-proven methods encourage the operator about fast switching utilization of the GPS method. This research evaluates performance of the GPS-based method by comparing it with flight-proven methods. The orbits of three communication satellites at different orbital slots were calculated using GPS-based, RNG-based, and AZEL-based methods. GPS-based determined orbit and RNG-based determined orbit RMSE of 3D differences are 75.887 m, 372.420m, and 768,223 m for Sat A, Sat B, and Sat C, respectively. Similarly, AZEL-based determşden orbit and GPS-based determined orbit RMSE of 3D position differences are 133.287 m, 242.076 m, and 764.866 m for Sat A, Sat B, and Sat C, respectively. The current study confirmed the finding's apparent support for GPS-based orbit determination. Flight-proven RNG and AZEL methods results in which satellite operators' well recognized, demonstrated evidence of the GPS-based orbit determination method. The results are in line with flight-proven AZEL and RNG method's orbit parameters. Finally, the result of our comparison of AZEL vs. GPS and RNG vs. GPS methods encourages the operators to utilize GPS-based navigation to determine communication satellite orbit precisely.
МІКРОКВАЛІФІКАЦІЇ В ОСВІТІ ДОРОСЛИХ
Authors: Ковтунець Володимир , Мельник Сергій
Published: October 2023

Висвітлено національний і міжнародний досвід використання технології мікрокваліфікацій для освіти дорослих. Розглянуто історію появи мікрокваліфікацій в університетах у формі «значків» (badges) як доповнення до курсу формального навчання з метою кращої підготовки випускників до роботи на робочих місцях. Описано досвід підготовки в Україні членів виборчих комісій який ваідповідає технології мікрокваліфікацій. Наведено приклади дистанційного навчання в Україні, які за організацією відповідають мікрокваліфікаціям. Обґрунтовано доцільність визнання й правового регулювання мікрокваліфікацій в Україні, зокрема, для організації регулярної освіти дорослих. Детально проаналізовано Рекомендації Ради Європейського Союзу з питань мікрокваліфікацій, зокрема визначення мікрокваліфікацій, визначення провайдера (надавача послуг з) мікрокваліфікацій. На основі означених Рекомендацій обгрунтовано неодхідність легалізації і запровадження мікрокваліфікацій в Україні на засадах мінімального адміністративного регулювання. Наголошено на доцільності передбачення можливості надання мікрокваліфікацій у Законах України «Про освіту» та «Про освіту дорослих». Доведено необхідність більш детального регулювання на цьому етапі шляхом прийняття Постанови Кабінету Міністрів України. Запропоновано заявний порядок надання права навчання й присвоєння мікрокваліфікацій. Для забезпечення принципів якості та прозорості, базових у Рекомендаціях, запропоновано включати заявлені мікрокваліфікації окремим підрозділом до Реєстру кваліфікацій. Як елемент завнішньої системи забезпечення якості має працювати право розпорядника Реєстру виключати мікрокваліфікацію з Реєстру у разі встановлення фактів, що здобуті результати навчання не відповідають заявленим у мікрокваліфікації. Пропонується унормувати структуру опису мікрокваліфікацій і структуру документа про здобуття мікрокваліфікації. Відомості про документи про здобуття мікрокваліфікацій також мають бути включені до Реєстру, якщо мікрокваліфікація включена до Реєстру. Обґрунтовано доцільність забезпечення зіставлення мікрокваліфікацій з рівнями Національної рамки кваліфікацій.

Ключові слова: мікрокваліфікація; освіта дорослих; вища освіта; професійна освіта; надавач послуг; Реєстр кваліфікацій.
Las Glosas Emilianenses y la lengua vasca
Authors: Irigoyen Alfonso
Published: October 2023

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Sobre la formación de algunos antiguos sistemas de semana (antiguo hebreo, sabbat; vasco, aste)
Authors: Glonti Medea
Published: October 2023

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Preservation of West Java Culinary Recipe Using Augmented Reality, Photogrammetry, and Storytelling Illustration
Authors: Mulcki Remandhia , Rachel Fransiska , Laksana Hermanto
Published: October 2023

Many traditional culinary recipes from West Java are lost because they are not well-documented; this is a concern for many parties. Losing the recipe means losing the "artifacts" of traditional culinary and precious history and philosophy, which are part of local wisdom. Therefore, modern documentation is needed, which is informative, interactive, engaging, and loved by the young generation. This research is about designing West Java traditional culinary recipes using augmented reality, photogrammetry, and storytelling illustration. This study employs action research. For the data collection method, structured interviews with West Java culinary lecturers and Assemblr Augmented Reality (AR) apps creators were used. Then, this data will be used as content for proposing a design solution. Based on the research conducted, the attempt to preserve West Java culinary recipes using augmented reality, photogrammetry, and storytelling illustration is determined by the extent of the fresh, fun, and fascinating concept in all these media to create an excellent first impression as an exciting medium. Once the audience is interested, the transfer of knowledge afterward will be smoother. Fun and funny illustrations can generate the desire to find and taste these traditional foods.
Optimization of thin-film formation of naphthalene tetracarboxylic diimide derivatives with head and tail structure and application to transistors
Authors: Fukuda Naoki , Achiha Shunsuke , Ichikawa Musubu
Published: October 2023

Herein, we characterized vacuum-evaporated thin-films of several new naphthalene tetracarboxylic diimide derivatives (C12-NTCDI-R) as n-type organic thin-film transistor (TFT) materials. They have head and tail structure with dodecyl chain and phenylalkyl (benzyl or phenylethyl) groups. By introducing fluorine groups into the phenylalkyl groups, the electron transport properties were enhanced. In addition, modifying the substrate surfaces with a fluorine-rich polymer material and annealing at the appropriate temperature allowed the TFT devices with C12-NTCDI-F2Bn (R = 3,5-difluorobenzyl) to reach a maximum electron mobility (μ
e) of 0.11 cm2 V−1 s−1. Furthermore, the alteration of the number of methylene carbons in the side chain of phenylalkyl groups in C12-NTCDI-R (namely, phenylethyl was used as R) affected the thermal behavior of their molecules during the thin-film formation. For the TFT device with C12-NTCDI-PhEt (R = phenylethyl), the μ
e reached the maximum value of 0.16 cm2 V−1 s−1 by just surface modification, without annealing.
Density functional theory study on the interaction of C60 fullerene with PCBM
Authors: Abe Shigeaki , Tachikawa Hiroto , Iyama Tetsuji , Safaee Sirus , Nesabi Mahdis , Valanezhad Alireza , Watanabe Ikuya
Published: October 2023

Functionalized fullerenes are known as high-performance molecules. Herein, the interaction of C60 fullerene with Phenyl-C61-butyric-acid-methyl-ester (PCBM) is investigated by means of density functional theory method to elucidate the structures and electronic states of C60-PCMB complexes. C60-PCBM blends are typically used in solar cell. Studying the electronic structure of C60-PCBM is important for elucidating the mechanism of solar cells. The intermolecular distances for C60 and PCBM dimers were calculated to be 3.70 and 2.34 Å, respectively. In C60 dimer, the five membered ring of C60 interacted with the six membered ring of neighbour C60. Two hydrogen bonds between side chains of PCBM are connected in the PCBM dimer. The binding energies were 1.4 kcal mol−1 (C60 dimer) and 2.6 kcal mol−1 (PCBM dimer). In the C60-PCBM complex, five different structures were found to be stable. The binding energies were distributed in the range 1.6–3.7 kcal mol−1. The electronic states and excitation energies of C60-PCBM complexes and the basis set superposition error were discussed on theoretical results.
New equations to calculate carrier recombination lifetime of silicon epitaxial layer, based on open circuit voltage decay method
Authors: Sasaki Shun , Mitsugi Noritomo , Samata Shuichi , Manabe Wataru , Gollapudi Srikanth , Tsukuda Masanori , Omura Ichiro
Published: October 2023

New equations for recombination lifetime calculation based on the open circuit voltage decay (OCVD) method were proposed. The new equations can yield accurate recombination lifetime values of the i-layer of PiN diodes in which a silicon epitaxial layer is employed, by eliminating the effects of carrier diffusion into p+ and n+ layers from the i-layer of PiN diodes, carrier injection into the i-layers from the depletion layer of PiN diodes, and surface recombination on the side wall of PiN diodes. To verify the effectiveness of the new equations, OCVD measurements were performed by employing technology computer-aided design (TCAD) simulation and actual PiN diodes. Although the calculated values implied the effect of epitaxial layer thickness, they were consistent with the results obtained under assumed lifetime conditions for TCAD simulation, the theory of recombination lifetime, and results in other reports.