bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
monumentalização de Felipe Tiago Gomes na Campanha Nacional de Escolas da Comunidade (1943-1994)
Authors: Lima Arthur Rodrigues de , Sena Fabiana
Published: July 2023

Nascido na cidade de Picuí, na Paraíba, no ano de 1921, e falecido em Brasília em 1996, Felipe Tiago Gomes criou, em 1943, a Campanha do Ginasiano Pobre (CGP), hoje Campanha Nacional de Escolas da Comunidade (CNEC). Ligada à defesa do ideal de escola comunitária, a mantenedora articulou-se por meio de escolas que funcionavam a partir de subsídios do governo como também das comunidades onde estavam inseridas, configurando-se em uma via entre o público e o privado. A partir de uma pesquisa documental e de escritos institucionais produzidos por Felipe Tiago Gomes, ou pessoas a ele ligadas, objetiva-se analisar o processo de monumentalização da trajetória de vida do fundador da mantenedora, por meio de Le Goff (2013). Partindo das contribuições da história dos intelectuais da Educação, analisa-se como Felipe Tiago Gomes foi edificado por outrem e edificou-se a si mesmo como monumento na mantenedora educacional. Conclui-se que Felipe Tiago Gomes ao ocupar uma posição institucional estratégica no cerne da CNEC atuou de modo a articular a publicação de impressos institucionais que tinham por finalidade elaborar representações desejadas sobre a história da instituição e sua trajetória como fundador da mantenedora. Neste sentido, a organização e publicação desses impressos serviram como estratégia para consagração de Felipe Tiago Gomes como monumento institucional.
The Communal Democracy of Yogyakarta Special Region’s Government on the Islamic Law Eclecticism Perspective
Authors: Hariyanto  , Fudin Hanif , Fauzan Muhammad , Pamuji Kadar , Sudrajat Tedi
Published: July 2023

Law Number 13 of the Year 2012 on Yogyakarta Special Region’s privileges containing a legal affirmative democracy system leads to the weakening of democracy and has implications for non-substantive democracy. It furthermore reflects the normative ambiguity of the democratic system which legitimizes Yogyakarta’s privileged affairs. Therefore, this research aims to analyze Yogyakarta’s privileged affairs based on Islamic Law Eclecticism by reconstructing the democratic system in Law Number 13. Using the normative-doctrinal method accompanied by statutory and conceptual approaches, this research used the content analysis method and legal descriptive techniques. This research shows that the democratic system of DIY is crystallized and simultaneously presented in the form of the Trilogy of Yogyakarta Democratic Principles. Those consist of ngencengke oyot, ngencengke pang, and njagani godhong lan kembang. Based on this, the reconstruction of the democratic system of Yogyakarta’s privilege affairs leads to communal democracy as a form of revitalizing its privilege affairs. Besides, that trilogy, based on Islamic Law Eclecticisms, refers to the interconnection of maqâṣid al-syarī’ah cum-rechtsidee and al-‘urf. The reconstruction of the democratic system in Law Number 13 potentially revitalizes Yogyakarta’s privileged affairs by making local wisdom its core value.
Atténuation d'une souche de virus de la peste des petits ruminants : candidat pour un vaccin homologue vivant
Authors: Diallo Adama , Taylor William P. , Lefèvre Pierre-Charles , Provost Alain
Published: July 2023

La peste des petits ruminants (PPR) est une maladie très contagieuse, fréquemment associée à une forte mortalité. Dans les pays où elle sévit, la PPR représente un frein important à l'amélioration de la productivité des moutons et des chèvres. Jusqu'à présent, le seul moyen de lutte contre ce fléau a été l'utilisation du vaccin hétérologue anti peste bovine, toutes les tentatives pour développer un vaccin homologue ayant échoué. Cet article décrit l'atténuation de la souche nigériane du virus PPRV Nig. 75/1 par passages en série sur cellules Vero. Le virus avirulent obtenu a les mêmes caractéristiques que le vaccin bovipestique de Plowright et Ferris. Il constitue donc un vaccin homologue potentiel contre la PPR.
Corrélation entre l'excrétion des mycoplasmes et les cinétiques des anticorps mis en évidence par fixation du complément, hémagglutination passive et séroagglutination rapide, au cours d'une infection expérimentale de bovins par Mycoplasma mycoides subsp.
Authors: Poumarat François , Perrin M. , Belli P. , Martel J.L.
Published: July 2023

Dans un foyer expérimental de péripneumonie contagieuse bovine (PCB), 5 bovins infectés expérimentalement et 5 bovins infectés naturellement au contact des premiers ont fait l'objet d'un suivi hebdomadaire de l'excrétion de Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides SC et d'un suivi sérologique en fixation du complément (FC), en hémagglutination passive (HAP) et en séroagglutination rapide (SAG). Ces suivis ont été effectués sur 4 mois à compter de l'inoculation. Dans les cas d'évolution aiguë ou chronique avec lésions, aucune défaillance du dépistage en FC et en SAG excepté en phase prodromique n'a été constatée sur une période de 11 à 13 semaines après le début de l'excrétion. L'HAP semble pouvoir détecter précocement les infections débutantes, mais est insuffisante en phase chronique et ultime de la maladie. Dans les cas d'infection latente évoluant sans symptôme ni lésion malgré une excrétion prolongée dans le temps, des défaillances importantes du dépistage sont notées, cela quelle que soit la technique utilisée
Recherche sur l'origine des fausses réactions positives dans le diagnostic sérologique de la péripneumonie contagieuse bovine
Authors: Poumarat François , Perrin M. , Belli P. , Longchambon D. , Le Goff Christian , Martel J.L.
Published: July 2023

Des bovins ont été expérimentalement immunisés respectivement avec Mycoplasma (M) capricolum, M. mycoides subsp. mycoides (LC), M. mycoides subsp. capri, M. species groupe 7 de LEACH. Pendant 8 semaines ces animaux ont fait l'objet d'un suivi sérologique vis-à-vis de l'agent de la péripneumon ie contagieuse bovine (PPCB), par le test immunoenzymatique (ELISA), en fixation du complément (FC) et en hémagglutination passive (HAP), l'HAP étant effectuée également vis-à-vis des valences d'immunisation. En FC, utilisée selon la méthode standardisée, des réactions croisées, souvent transitoires, sont notées chez les bovins immunisés par le groupe 7 et les 2 "mycoides" caprins. Ce modèle experimental pourrait expliquer certaines réactions aspécifiques naturelles rencontrées exceptionnellement lors du diagnostic sérologique de la PPCB.
Facteurs de risque ciguatérique aux Antilles dans la région de Saint-Barthélémy, Saint-Martin et Anguilla
Authors: Bourdeau P. , Bagnis R.
Published: July 2023

Une étude sur la ciguatera a été menée aux Antilles autour de Saint-Barthélémy, Saint-Martin et Anguilla en 1985 et 1986. Elle a montré l'incidence importante, non saisonnière, des intoxications humaines. Le taux de morbidité peut être estimé selon les années de 7 à 30 pour mille habitants. La toxicité de 46 espèces de poissons a été évaluée par test-moustique. Les résultats permettent le regroupement suivant :
- Espèces à risque important : Caranx bartholomaei, C. lugubris, Seriola dumerili, Lutjanus apodus, L. jocu, Pristipomoides macrophtalmus, Gymnothorax funebris, G. moringa, Scomberomorus cavalla, S. regalis, Mycteroperca venenosa, M. tigris, Epinephelus morio, Sphyraena barracuda ;
- Espèces à risque moyen : Caranx latus, C. ruber, Lachnolaimus maximus, Lutjanus analis, L. buccanella, L. griseus, Malacanthus plumieri, Scomberomorus maculatus ;
Espèces à risque faible : Balistes vetula, Alectis ciliaris, Haemulon album, Bodianus rufus, Halichoeres radiatus, Priacanthus arenatus, Alphestes afer.
Les résultats montrent la difficulté de préciser une taille de seuil toxique. Une cartographie des zones les plus dangereuses a été établie. Une recherche de Gambierdiscus toxicus, agent étiologique, sur recouvrements coralliens a été mise en oeuvre autour de Saint-Barthélémy et Saint-Martin. Ces éléments permettent de proposer un modèle épidémiologique sur la zone d'étude.
Etude de l'attractivité de solutions isolées par fractionnement de l'urine de bovin Baoulé pour Glossina tachinoides  Westwood, 1850 au Burkina Faso
Authors: Filledier J. , Mérot P.
Published: July 2023

La comparaison des urines de Zébu et de Baoulé comme attractif ayant montré la supériorité de l'urine de Baoulé pour Glossina tachinoides, le fractionnement de cette urine est réalisé et les différentes fractions sont testées en les comparant à l'urine brute. La fraction phénolique donne les résultats les plus proches de ceux obtenus avec l'urine brute.
Social work teaching and learning in the era of COVID-19: Lessons for the future
Authors: Mackle Danielle , Montgomery Lorna , Kelly Berni
Published: July 2023

In 2020, the UK and Ireland, and indeed most countries across the globe, found themselves unprepared to deal with a worldwide pandemic (BASW, 2020; Mellish et al., 2020).  Indeed, in the UK and Ireland, health and social care workers had to respond to unprecedented situations and adapt quickly and extensively to the health, social and economic dimensions of the crisis (Egan et al., 2020; BASW,2020).  It is timely, then, to consider the role of the social worker and the impact on social work training for undergraduate students in light of the changes that have taken place as a result of the global pandemic.  The COVID-19 restrictions led to the rise of new forms of social engagement and interaction, as well as the need for professionals, including social workers, to develop new digital skills. This paper will draw on the findings from an online survey (using qualitative and quantitative question sets) conducted with 30 undergraduate social work students in 2021.  The survey explored student experiences of online teaching during their ‘preparation for practice learning’ module and the extent to which this online teaching prepared them for their practice learning opportunity (PLO) that followed during a time of strict COVID-19 measures, including social distancing.  Recent research has been conducted that highlights the benefits of blended learning (online and face-to-face) as a strong pedagogical approach (Finlay et al., 2022; Karma et al., 2021).  As we transition back to face-to-face teaching and learning, this paper will consider the implications of online learning for social work students, analyse the benefits and limitations of this to the learning and practice environment and capture the lessons to hold on to for the future.
Maternal Self-Efficacy, Body Dissatisfaction, and Postpartum Depression in Primiparous Indonesian Mothers
Authors: Selvan Monisha Sonia , Surjaningrum Endang Retno
Published: July 2023

The global prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) has increased over the past two decades. The vast changes in the social and physical body are two crucial postpartum stressors in first-time mothers that may evoke depressive symptoms. This study aims to determine whether there is a significant effect of maternal self-efficacy (MSE) and body dissatisfaction (BD) towards PPD in primiparous mothers. The survey involved approximately 245 Indonesian primiparous mothers within the postpartum period of 0-12 months. Data was disclosed through PMP S-E, BSQ-8B, and EPDS. Regression analysis showed PPD was simultaneously (R = 0,433; R2 = 0,188; p = 0,00) affected by MSE and BD by 18,8%. PPD was also partially affected by both variables, with BD contributing higher (β = 0,167; p = 0,00) than MSE (β = -0,172; p = 0,00). MSE and BD are predictors of PPD in Indonesian primiparous mothers.
Organization Based Self Esteem dan Kepemimpinan Autentik sebagai Faktor Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Authors: Khusna Sevia , Wicaksono Bagus , Satwika Pratista
Published: July 2023

Organizational citizenship behavior merupakan isu penting untuk mencapai efektifitas dan efisiensi dalam organisasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan antara organization-based self-esteem dan kepemimpinan autentik dengan organizational citizenship behavior pegawai. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan jumlah partisipan 382 pegawai negeri sipil Kabupaten Boyolali, diambil dengan teknik cluster random sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah skala organizational citizenship behavior, organization-based self-esteem, dan kepemimpinan autentik. Berdasarkan hasil analisis menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda, terdapat hubungan antara organization-based self-esteem dan kepemimpinan autentik dengan organizational citizenship behavior. Selain itu, secara parsial organization-based self-esteem dan kepemimpinan autentik berkorelasi secara signifikan dengan organizational citizenship behavior (p < 0,05). Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa kepemimpinan autentik dan organization-based self-esteem mampu memfasilitasi munculnya organizational citizenship behavior pada pegawai.
Krisis Identitas dan Konversi Agama dalam Perspektif Psikologi Agama: Studi Kasus pada Pelaku Married By Accident (MBA)
Authors: Avellia Rut Marchel , Ranimpi Yulius Yusak , Pilakoannu Rama Tulus
Published: July 2023

Identitas pada individu merujuk pada kesadaran individu tentang diri sejatinya dalam hubungannya dengan berbagai peran sosial. Perkembangan identitas terjadi pada masa remaja. Pada masa ini remaja akan mulai melakukan berbagai eksplorasi terhadap peran-peran yang ada di dalam masyarakat untuk menentukan identitasnya, termasuk identitas agama. Adanya konversi agama akan memberikan dampak terhadap perkembangangan identitasnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini mendeskripsikan krisis identitas yang diakibatkan oleh konversi agama. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah seorang perempuan berumur 21 tahun yang telah melakukan konversi agama pada saat usia 18 tahun, disebabkan oleh pernikahan. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi kasus. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan melakukan wawancara. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa konversi agama yang dilakukan oleh partisipan dianggap sebagai satu-satunya jalan keluar untuk menyelesaikan permasalahannya. Pada kondisi ini partisipan mengalami kebingungan identitas yang kemudian berkembang menjadi sikap menutup diri, memutuskan hubungan dengan teman-teman sebaya dan menghindari pertemuan-pertemuan dengan komunitas barunya.
A Solution of The Collatz Conjecture Problem
Authors: duan baoyuan
Published: July 2023

Build a special identical equation, use its calculation characters to prove and search for solution of any odd converging to 1 equation through (*3+1)/2^k operation, change the operation to (*3+2^m-1)/2^k, and get a solution for this equation, give a specific example to verify. Thus prove the Collatz Conjecture is true. Furthermore, analysis the sequences produced by iteration calculation during the procedure of searching for solution, build a weight function model, prove it decrease progressively to 0, build a complement weight function model, prove it increase to its convergence state. Build a (*3+2^m-1)/2^k odd tree, prove if odd in (*3+2^m-1)/2^k long huge odd sequence can not converge, the sequence must outstep the boundary of the tree after infinite steps of (*3+2^m-1)/2^k operation.
Proximity Sports as a Sustainable Strategy for the Promotion of Physical Activity at an Early Age: The KIA Project
Authors: Barrachina Valentina , Marcen Celia , Mainer-Pardos Elena , Arbones-Arque Irela
Published: July 2023

This article presents the main results of the Kids in Action (KIA) project, which aimed to promote physical activity and sport among children aged 3 to 11, by linking the education, sports and family sectors. It applies the concepts of proximity consumption and the 15-minute city to sustainable and healthy habits. This study aims to evaluate the application of the concept of proximity to the provision of physical sports activities from an early age, to reduce the drop-out rate of PA, through collaboration between schools, local government and the sports sector. A mixed methodology was used, applying a survey and interviews with the stakeholders to identify good practices in the promotion of physical activity at an early age. A total of 147 children and 10 adults (3 family members, 4 school managers or teachers and 3 sports managers) participated. The main results included the importance of introducing sport and providing adequate facilities, especially through guided workshops, as this not only influences the actual participation in sport but also the intention to continue practising it. It is observed that children with less affinity towards conventional sports benefit particularly from initiatives such as the KIA programme. On the other hand, the lack of available resources and the influence of the sports culture in families are identified as the main barriers, factors that harm the quality of participation.
Detailed Comparative Analysis of Structural Stability and Electron-Phonon Properties of ZrO2: Mechanism of Water Adsorption on t-ZrO2 (101) and t-YSZ (101) Surfaces
Authors: Nematov Dilshod , Burhonzoda Amondulloi , Kholmurodov Kholmirzo , Lyubchyk Andriy , Lyubchyk Svitlana
Published: July 2023

The paper considers the issues of structural stability, electronic properties, and phonon dispersion of the cubic, tetragonal, and monoclinic phases of ZrO2. It was found that the monoclinic phase of zirconium dioxide is the most stable among the other two phases in terms of total energy, lowest enthalpy, highest entropy, and other thermodynamic values. The smallest negative modes were found for m-ZrO2. An analysis of the electronic properties showed that during the m–t phase transformation of ZrO2, the Fermi level first shifts by 0.125 eV towards higher energies, and then decreases by 0.08 eV in the t–c cross section. The band gap for c-ZrO2, t-ZrO2, and m-ZrO2 is 5.140 eV, 5.898 eV, and 5.288 eV, respectively. Calculations based on the analysis of the influence of doping 3.23, 6.67, 10.35 and 16.15 mol. %Y2O3 on the m-ZrO2 structure showed that the enthalpy of m-YSZ decreases linearly, which accompanies further stabilization of monoclinic ZrO2 and an increase in their defectiveness. In this case, the position of the Fermi level changes abruptly, and the energy gap decreases. It has been established that not only for pure systems, including those doped with Y2O3, the main contribution to the formation of the conduction band is made by the p-states of electrons. An analysis of the mechanism of water adsorption on the surface of t-ZrO2 (101) and t-YSZ (101) showed that H2O on unstabilized t-ZrO2 (101) is adsorbed dissociatively with an energy of -1.22 eV, as well as by the method of molecular chemadsorption with an energy of -0.69 eV and the formation of a hydrogen bond with a bond length of 1.01 Å. In the case of t-YSZ (101), water is molecularly adsorbed onto the surface with an energy of -1.84 eV. Dissociative adsorption of water occurs at an energy of -1.23 eV, near the yttrium atom.
Kindergarten Meals Improve Daily Intake of Vegetables, Whole Grains, and Nuts in Pre-School Children: A Randomized Controlled Evaluation
Authors: Berlic Maja , Battelino Tadej , Korošec Mojca
Published: July 2023

Data show that preschoolers consume few vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts. We investigated whether a properly planned kindergarten menu can contribute to optimized daily intake of healthy foods. In this cross-sectional experimental study, we designed a 5-day prototype kindergarten menu with consistently followed dietary guidelines and randomly divided six invited kindergartens into a prototype group that received the prototype menu (PG, n=4) and a control group that used their regular menu (CG, n=2). From the participating kindergartens, we invited healthy 5-6-year-old children to participate. Outside of kindergarten, participants ate as usual. All completed a 7-day dietary record of foods consumed inside and outside of kindergarten. We used the Dietary Assessment Tool OPEN to analyze the average daily intake of seven food groups and compare it to the dietary guidelines. Fifty-seven participants completed the study, 40 from PG and 17 from CG. The average daily intake of vegetables (54% vs. 28%), whole grains (100% vs. 47%), and nuts (104% vs. 4%) was significantly higher (p<0.05) in participants from PG compared with guideline recommendations than in participants from CG. Average daily intake of fruits, meats, dairy products, and refined grains did not differ significantly between study groups. Only kindergarten diet made a significant contribution, as intake outside of kindergarten did not show significant differences. The study demonstrates the importance of a well-planned menu in kindergartens and can serve as a basis for future interventions aimed at improving the nutritional environment in childcare facilities.
Establishment of Localized Utilization Parameters for Numerical Simulation Analysis Applied to Deep Excavations
Authors: Wu Chien-Yi , Hsu Chia-Feng
Published: July 2023

The objective of this study is to investigate the use of excavation behavior prediction and analysis software in the field of civil en-gineering. PLAXIS and SoilWorks, widely used in the engineering and academic communities, were employed as research tools for analyzing gravel layers and deriving appropriate ranges of soil elastic modulus for different software programs. By collecting excavation cases in the Xindian area of New Taipei City, Taiwan, and conducting deep excavation analysis using the displacement of retaining walls, this study provides recommended ranges for localized selection of soil elastic modulus. The suggested range for PLAXIS is 7,840 N/m² to 9,800 N/m², while Soil-Works suggests a range of 2,450 N/m² to 3,430 N/m². These ranges allow for reasonable estimation of maximum deformations during the final excavation stage. Based on the research findings, it is recommended that engineers refer to the provided ranges when selecting soil elastic modulus for excavation analysis in gravel layers using different soft-ware programs in the Xindian area of Taiwan to improve the accuracy of deformation predictions during the final excavation stage. These results serve as important references for engineers and contribute to the effective prediction and management of excavation behavior in civil engineering projects.
A Media Analysis of the COVID-19 Tobacco Sales Ban in South Africa
Authors: Dare Chengetai , Vellios Nicole , Kumar Praveen , Nayak Radhika , Van Waalbeek Corne
Published: July 2023

The South African government introduced a nationwide lockdown in March 2020 to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. Among other restrictions, the government banned the sale of tobacco products, which lasted for nearly five months. We performed a Google search using the keywords smok*, puff*, lockdown, tobacco, and cigarette*, for articles published in English from 23 March 2020to 18 December 2020 and analysed 441 online media articles. We identified the main arguments made by proponents and opponents of the tobacco sales ban, which were categorised into themes. Three themes were prominent: medical, legal, and economic/financial. Legal aspects were covered in 48% of articles, followed by economic (34%), and medical aspects (18%). The media was generally ambivalent about the tobacco sales ban during the first five weeks of lockdown. Sentiment then turned against the ban. because the medical rationale was not well communicated by the government, there was limited empirical evidence of a link between smoking and contracting Covid-19, and the sales ban was ineffective, since most smokers still purchased cigarettes. Policy framing in the media plays an important role in how the public receives the policy. Any future tobacco control policy intervention should be well-considered and appropriate cessation support services offered.
Transition Metal Dichalcogenides Nanoscrolls: Preparation and Applications
Authors: Yu Shilong , Wang Pinyi , Ye Huihui , Tang Hailun , Wang Siyuan , Wu Zhikang , Pei Chengjie , Lu Junhui , Li Hai
Published: July 2023

Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) nanosheets have shown extensive applications due to their excellent physical and chemical properties. However, the low light absorption efficiency limits their application in optoelectronics. By rolling up 2D TMDCs nanosheets, the one-dimensional (1D) TMDCs nanoscrolls are formed with spiral tubular structure, tunable interlayer spacing and opening ends. Due to their increased thickness of scroll structure, the light absorption is enhanced. Meanwhile, the rapid electron transportation is confined along the 1D structure. Therefore, the TMDCs nanoscrolls show improved optoelectronic performance compared to 2D nanosheets. In addition, the high specific surface area and active edge site from bending strain of basal plane make them promising materials for catalytic reaction. Thus, the TMDCs nanoscrolls have attracted intensive attention in recent years. In this review, the structure of TMDCs nanoscrolls is firstly demonstrated and followed by various preparation methods of the TMDCs nanoscrolls. Afterwards, the applications of TMDCs nanoscrolls in the fields of photodetection, hydrogen evolution reaction, and gas sensing are discussed.
Evaluation of the Usability of the Innovative Strabiscan Device for Automatic Strabismus Angle Measurement
Authors: Grudzińska Ewa , Durajczyk Magdalena , Grudziński Marek , Marchewka Łukasz , Modrzejewska Monika
Published: July 2023

Background: Prismatic cover test (PCT) is a gold standard assessment of strabismus angle, however it has a significant number of disadvantages which are eliminated in Strabiscan device.
Methods: Patients with strabismus (n = 30) and a group of healthy subjects (n = 30) were given a detailed history and underwent ophthalmologic examinations (best corrected visual acuity assessment, cycloplegic autorefractometry, biomicroscopic examination of anterior and posterior part of the eye). Each patient and healthy subjects were then subjected to the PCT, and then the presence of strabismus was detected, and its angle assessed using a Strabiscan demonstrator. Statistical analysis was done with Statistica software.
Results: No statistically significant differences were noted in the measurements of strabismus angles made by the differing methods. Among the control group, using the Strabiscan demonstration device, low-angle latent strabismus ≤3PD was diagnosed in 83% of patients, and >3PD in 13% of patients. Those using the PCT, on the other hand, diagnosed latent strabismus ≤3PD in only 13% of patients, and latent strabismus with an angle >3PD in 13% of patients.
Conclusion: The Strabiscan demonstration device provides quick and accurate assessment of the strabismus angle.
Target Tracking Limits in a Dense Clutter Environments
Authors: Radosavljevic Zvonko , Ivkovic Dejan , Kovacevic Branko
Published: July 2023

: The radar multi target tracking (MTT) technique requires prior knowledge of a number of parameters about the sensor, the target and backgrounds. The Integrated Track Splitting (ITS) is a fully automatic track-while-scan (TWS) target tracking algorithm capable of extracting and tracking a target in a dense clutter environment using quality false track discrimination (FTD) methodology. The computational complexity in ITS algorithm is limited, compared to other algorithms they use statistical methods to discriminate between false and true tracks, such as multiple hypothesis tracking (MHT), mainly due to the FTD performed. The paper provides an analysis of tracking parameters that allows determining the limit of the possibility of successful target tracking. Extensive experiments have confirmed that the recursive determination of the probability of the existence of a track during tracking can confirm a true track and reject a false track. The clutter density, number of random occurred targets, targets load during the maneuver and the target detection probability were varied. The results of experiments, carried out via Monte Carlo simulations, shown over representative confirmed true tracks (CTT) diagrams, root mean square error position and normalized tracking efficiency parametric diagrams allow the user to select optimal multi-target tracking parameters for different scenarios and clutter densities.
Dynamic Wind Effect on Fireline Intensity in Rugged Terrain
Authors: Ozaki Mitsuhiro , Williamson Grant , Fox-Hughes Paul , Love Peter , Aryal Jagannath
Published: July 2023

Although mountain areas account for approximately one fifth of the terrestrial surface, there has been less research focused on fire in these areas compared to lowlands. Mountain fires have distinct behavior due to dynamic winds interacting with the terrain, which can influence the fireline intensity and propagation. For the sake of fire safety of fire crews, it is essential to know how difficult to control the fire is in the mountain regions, with fireline intensity providing a useful indicator of risk and suppressibility. We studied one of the major disasters, wildfire, in Australia in such a highland by using the Great Pine Tier Fire, which occurred 15th January in 2019, ending up burning approximately 511.86km2. Weather and fire intensity at pseudo weather stations located at key points of fire progression were analyzed by wind vector maps and numerical weather model vertical sounding (NWMVS). Fire propagation was then simulated in Prototype 2, a fire simulator capable of detecting the potential for lateral fire channeling (LFC), and simulating fireline intensity using Australian vegetation sub-models. We found that the synoptic wind appeared to be modified by the interaction with the terrain in windward and the fire intensified the most in its leeward. In practice, the fire moved out of the valley axis and up its sidehill by following the wind which had been modified by local vertex of the curved valley axis before reaching this location.
The Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Facial Movements Reveals the Left Side of a Posed Smile
Authors: Straulino Elisa , Scarpazza Cristina , Spoto Andrea , Betti Sonia , Barrientos Beatriz Chozas , Sartori Luisa
Published: July 2023

Humans can recombine thousands of different facial expressions. This variability is due to the ability to voluntarily or involuntarily modulate emotional expressions, which, in turn, depends on the existence of two anatomically separate pathways. The Voluntary (VP) and Involuntary (IP) pathways mediate the production of posed and spontaneous facial expressions, respectively, and might also affect the left and right sides of the face differently. This is a neglected aspect in the emotion literature, where posed expressions instead of genuine expressions are often used as stimuli. Two experiments with different induction methods were specifically designed to inves-tigate the unfolding of spontaneous and posed facial expressions of happiness along the facial vertical axis (left, right) with a high-definition 3D optoelectronic system. The results showed that spontaneous expressions were distinguished from posed facial movements as revealed by relia-ble spatial and speed key kinematic patterns in both experiments. Moreover, VP activation pro-duced a lateralization effect: compared with the felt smile, the posed smile involved an initial acceleration of the left corner of the mouth, while an early deceleration of the right corner oc-curred in the second phase of the movement, after the velocity peak.
Response of the Radial Growth of Woody Plants in the West Siberian Plain and Adjacent Mountainous Territories to the Characteristics of the Snow Cover
Authors: Bykov Nikolay , Shigimaga Anna , Rygalova Natalia
Published: July 2023

The dependence of the width of annual rings of woody plants on the characteristics of the snow cover is analyzed in various natural zones of the West Siberian Plain and adjacent mountainous areas: the maximum thickness and water reserve for the entire winter period and for individual months, the dates of disappearing, establishment, and duration of the occurrence of a stable snow cover. It has been shown that the role of the thickness and water content of snow cover for the radial growth of trees is differentiated by geographical location. On the plain, it intensifies in the forest-tundra and dry steppe. The response of radial growth to snow cover in the upper and lower parts of the forest belt is often opposite. Dates of establishment of stable snow cover are more important for tree growth compared to dates of disappearance. Dates of disappearance of stable snow cover are more significant in the southern regions than in the northern ones. The value of the duration of the period with stable snow cover for tree growth is higher in the southern regions.
Recent Advancement on Physiological and Molecular Response to Cotton under Salt Stress: A Review
Authors: Muhammad Noor , Luo Tong , Gui Huiping , Dong Qiang , Abro Aamir Ali , Wang Qianqian , Pang Nianchang , Zhang Xiling , Wang Xiangru , Song Meizhen
Published: July 2023

The production of plants and crops is inﬂuenced by environmental stress, which is a serious scientific issue. Cotton is an essential crop for producing natural fibers that are used to make biofuel and edible oils. Salinity is the main element that influences cotton growth during the beginning of germination. The type of salt and the growth stage affects how sensitive a plant is to salt stress. Developing ways to enhance cotton performance in salty circumstances can be aided by an understanding of the response of cotton to salt, its mechanism of resistance, and its management methods. Osmotic and ionic imbalances originate due to the deposition of soluble salts under salinity stress in the plant's root zone. Soil salinity significantly reduces plant growth due to several factors, such as nutritional ion imbalance, which reduces K+, PO4-, and NO- absorption, excessive salt chloride concentrations, and osmotic stress, which hinders water availability. Research has revealed that compared to subsequent stages, the germination, emergence, and seedling phases are more vulnerable to salinity stress, which ultimately affects the seed cotton yield by delaying blooming, reducing fruiting positions, shedding fewer fruits, and reducing boll weight. The morphology, growth of cotton roots, shoots, yield, and fiber quality are all strongly impacted by salinity stress. It slows down plant feeding, cellular metabolism, and photosynthesis. The soil, water, and climate all affect how the plant responds to salinity stress. During salt stress, excessive exclusion of sodium or its compartmentalization is the key adaptation process in cotton.
A major adaptive potential to create cotton types that can withstand salt is provided by the up-regulation of both physicochemical and non-enzymatic antioxidant genes. A successful strategy to increase cotton germination in saline soils is seed priming. Moreover, the transgenic strategy might be a viable choice for improving cotton yield in saline environments. Our review focuses on the impacts of salinity on cotton productivity as well as how plants react to salt stress. It also clarifies recent genetic advancements and molecular breeding for cotton's resistance to soil salt. To create salt-tolerant cultivars, a combination of traditional breeding and novel molecular approaches will be useful.
Stochastic Modeling of COVID-19 with the Impact of Vaccination Class, Using Higher-Order Spectral Scheme
Authors: Awwad Fuad A , Khan Sami Ullah , Khan Farman Ullah , Ismail Emad A. A , Gul Taza
Published: July 2023

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a high contagious respiratory infectious disease
that has afiected millions of people worldwide. Initially, basic public health measures
were implemented to control specially the spread of such virus. However, vaccination has
emerged as a highly efiective strategy in combating COVID-19 and reducing its transmission. Several efiective and safe vaccines have been approved to prevent the inadvertent
spread of the disease. In this study, a modeling approach is used to analyze the impact
of these vaccines on the dynamics of COVID-19. By applying a higher-order numerical
method, the model is solved based on reported cases in Pakistan. A spectral method is
employed for the numerical solution, and the model is simulated to assess the efiects of vaccination. The Next-generation method is used to calculate the threshold quantity, known
as R0, which indicates the potential for disease transmission. The study also includes
a detailed stability analysis, examining the invariance properties of the model solution
and discussing equilibrium points and their stability in disease-free and endemic states.
Furthermore, the study presents graphical representations of the influence of special parameters on the dynamics of the pandemic.
The Application of ResNet-34 Model Integrating Transfer Learning in the Recognition and Classification of Overseas Chinese Frescoes
Authors: Gao Le , Zhang Xin , Yang Tian , Wang Baocang , Li Juntao
Published: July 2023

The unique characteristics of frescoes on overseas Chinese buildings can attest to the integration and historical background of Chinese and Western cultures. Reasonable analysis and preservation of overseas Chinese frescoes can provide sustainable development for culture and history. This research adopts the image analysis technology based on artificial intelligence, and proposes a ResNet-34 model and method integrating transfer learning. This deep learning model can identify and classify the source of the frescoes of the emigrants, and can effectively deal with the problems such as the small number of fresco images on the emigrants' buildings, poor quality, difficulty in feature extraction, and similar pattern text and style. The experimental results show that the training process of the model proposed in this article is stable. On the constructed Jiangmen and Haikou fresco JHD datasets, the final accuracy is 98.41%, and the recall rate is 98.53%. The above evaluation indicators are superior to classic models such as AlexNet, GoogLeNet, and VGGNet. It can be seen that the model in this article has strong generalization ability and is not prone to overfitting. It can effectively identify and classify the cultural connotations and regions of frescoes.
Sedation quality and cardiorespiratory, echocardiographic, radiographic and electrocardiographic effects of intramuscular alfaxalone and butorphanol in Galgo Español dogs
Authors: Fernández Castañer Julio , Quirós Carmona Setefilla , Martínez Bernal Carmen , Morgaz Rodríguez Juan , Navarrete Calvo Rocio , Granados Machuca María del Mar
Published: July 2023

The quality of sedation and changes in cardiorespiratory variables after the intramuscular administration of alfaxalone and butorphanol in Galgo Español dogs were evaluated. Twenty-one adult dogs were included. The dogs received alfaxalone (2 mg/kg) and butorphanol (0,2 mg/kg) intramuscularly. Sedation scoring, cardiorespiratory parameters (including blood gas analysis), echocardiography, thoracic radiography and electrocardiography were performed before sedation and 30 minutes after drug administration. Moderate sedation was observed, and side effects, such as tremors, nystagmus and auditory hyperesthesia, were noticed. Statistically significant changes in heart rate, invasive blood pressure, pH, arterial saturation of O2 and partial pressure of O2 and CO2 were found. Echocardiographic variables, including end-diastolic volume, left ventricular diameter in diastole, aortic and pulmonic flow, diastolic transmitral flow and left atrial/aortic ratio, and electrocardiography parameters, including PQ interval and QT interval, showed statistically significant changes. In conclusion, the intramuscular administration of alfaxalone and butorphanol to healthy dogs produced moderate sedation with mild cardiorespiratory, echocardiographic and electrocardiographic changes, without alterations in cardiac size on X-ray images.
“GeSn Rule-23”-the Performance Limit of GeSn Infrared Photodiodes
Authors: Chang Guo En , Yu Shui-Qing , Sun Greg
Published: July 2023

Group-IV GeSn photodetectors (PDs) compatible with standard complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) processing have emerged as a new and non-toxic infrared detection technology to enable a wide range of infrared applications. The performance of GeSn PDs is highly dependent on the Sn composition and operation temperature. Here, we develop theoretical models to establish a simple rule of thumb, namely “GeSn-rule 23”, to describe GeSn PDs’ dark current density in terms of operation temperature, cutoff wavelength, and Sn composition. In addition, analysis of GeSn PDs’ performance shows that the responsivity, detectivity, and bandwidth are highly dependent on operation temperature. This rule provides a simple and convenient indicator for device developers to estimate the device performance at various conditions for practical applications.
Estimation of nutrient loads in an agricultural area: Case study of the Lobo Basin in Côte d'Ivoire (West Africa)
Authors: Koua Tanoh Jean-Jacques , Jeong Jaehak , Alemayehu Tadesse Abitew , Dhanesh Yeganantham , Raghavan Srinivasan
Published: July 2023

Eutrophication in the Lobo watershed remains a major problem. The work carried out has focused on chemical and biological analyzes in the lake or in its immediate environment: they did not sufficiently take into account the diffuse transfer of nutrients over the entire watershed. This study aims to assess the nutrient (N and P) loads in the Lobo watershed, an agricultural area, to understand the spatio-temporal impacts of land management practices on eutrophication. The methodology uses two steps: streamflow calibration and nutrient (N and P) estimation using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) watershed model. Thus, the nutrient inputs were estimated based on the levels of N and P in every kilogram of NPK-type fertilizers applied by farmers. The average quantities of N and P applied to the crops were 47.24 kg N/ha and 21.25 kg P/ha. Results show a good performance on flow calibration as evidenced by evaluation criteria R2, NSE and PBIAS of 0.63, 0.62 and -8.1, respectively. The yields of inorganic N and soluble P varied from 0 to 0.049 kg N/ha and from 0 to 0.31 kg P/ha. These results show that the crops’ in-organic nitrogen requirements were higher than the demands for soluble phosphorus. Simulations relating to the organic N transfer revealed values ranging from 0.2 to 5 kg N/ha, while the transport of organic phosphorus was estimated to vary from 0.3 to 1.3 kg P/ha.
Influence of Placing Positions of PZT Transducers in Thick Composites on Ultrasonic Guided Waves
Authors: Feng Tianyi , Aliabadi MH Ferri
Published: July 2023

The main objective of the paper is to investigate the wave propagation behaviour in composites using numerical and experimental methods. Specifically, the study focuses on the actuation of waves by two PZT transducers placed on the surface and embedded at different positions within the composites, namely the quarter and middle positions. The numerical analysis provides simulated results, while the experimental analysis involves practical testing. The paper demonstrates that the numerical results are consistent with the experimental findings. It is observed that when the PZT transducers are placed at deeper positions within the composites, the peak amplitude of the first wave packet for the A0 mode decreases. Overall, the paper contributes to the understanding of wave propagation in composites by comparing the effects of different positions of PZT transducers, both on the surface and embedded within the material. The findings highlight the influence of transducer placement on wave characteristics, particularly the reduction in peak amplitude with deeper transducer positioning.
Attitudes towards Vaccinations in a National Italian Cohort of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Authors: Costantino Andrea , Michelon Marco , Noviello Daniele , Macaluso Fabio Salvatore , Aloi Marina , Armuzzi Alessandro , Bossa Fabrizio , Ficari Ferdinando , Leone Salvo , Manguso Francesco , Mocci Giammarco , Orlando Ambrogio , Pironi Loris , Radice Simona , Rizzello Fernando , Tongiorgi Alessandra , Bonaccorso Nicole , Costantino Claudio , Vecchi Maurizio , Caprioli Flavio
Published: July 2023

Abstract: Background: The vaccination status of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should be investigated before starting any treatment, and patients eventually vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Vaccination rates in patients with IBD are known to be suboptimal. The aim of this study was to investigate the vaccination coverage, attitude towards vaccinations and its possible determinants among a national cohort of IBD patients. Methods: An anonymous web-based questionnaire was sent by the Italian IBD patients’ association (AMICI) in February 2021. Previous vaccination status and patients’ attitude towards vaccinations were rec-orded. The factors influencing their attitudes were examined using crude and adjusted odds ratios (AdjORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: Among 4039 patients invited, 1252 patients (including 729 women, median age 47.7 [37–58]) completed the questionnaire, a response rate of 25.3%. Patients declared being vaccinated against: 74.1% tetanus, 67.7% flu (last season), 43.3% MMR, 37.1% HBV, 29.1% pneumococcus, 20% meningitis, 16% HAV, 15.3% VZV, 7.6% HPV. Two hundred and fifty-nine (20.7%) did not remember every previous vaccination. One thousand one hundred and twelve (88.8%) expressed a positive attitude towards vaccination, 91 (7.3%) were indifferent, 49 (3.9%) reported being opposed to vaccinations. The belief of possible return of VPDs with decline of vaccination coverage rates was the factor most strongly related to a positive at-titude towards vaccinations (AdjOR 5.67, 95% CI 3.45-9.30, p-value <0.001). Conclusions: A low vaccination rate against some VPDs was found among a national cohort of patients with IBD, despite a generally positive attitude towards vaccinations.
Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cell Administration in a Large Cohort Of 1011 Autism Spectrum Disorder Patients: A Clinical Study
Authors: Sharma Alok , Gokulchandran Nandini , Sane Hemangi , Kulkarni Pooja , Kannan Krishnaveni , Shaikh Zubiya , Biju Hema , Paranjape Amruta , Dsa Myola , Badhe Prerna
Published: July 2023

Bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMNCs) have emerged as a potential therapeutic strategy for various incurable conditions including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To study its safety and efficacy, we analyzed 1011 patients who underwent intrathecal administration of autologous BMMNCs along with neurorehabilitation. At mean follow-up of 19.3 months after intervention, 90.6% patients showed overall improvement. Improvements were observed in attention concentration, command following, eye contact, sitting tolerance, social interaction, hyperactivity, communication, speech, aggressiveness, stereotypical and self-injurious behavior. Statistically significant changes were observed in scores of Indian Scale of Autism Assessment and Childhood Autism Rating Scale (p<0.05). On subgroup analysis, improvements were recorded irrespective of age and disease severity and better outcome was observed in patients who took multiple doses of cell therapy compared to single dose. Comparative Brain PET-CT scan of 401 patients showed improved brain metabolism after the intervention. No major adverse events were reported. Only 9 out of 1011 patients experienced seizures which were managed using medications. 4 out of 9 had history of seizures while 5 had normal EEG with no history. However, improvements were still observed in these 9 patients. Thus, intrathecal transplantation of autologous BMMNCs along with neurorehabilitation is safe and efficacious in patients with ASD.