bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
About educating patriotism among modern student youth
Authors:   East-Siberian State Institute of Culture, Boiak Tatiana N.
Published: October 2023

The article highlights some issues connected with the content and formation of patriotism in modern student youth. The importance of the task of the patriotic education of the younger generation in the activities of all institutions of socialization is underlined. The notion ‘patriotism’ is considered on the basis of the definitions found in the scientific literature. Taking into account the results of the sociological poll of the student youth studying at the higher educational institutions of the Republic of Buryatia, conducted by the author in 2023, the characteristic of the group on the levels of valuable consciousness and behavior is given. It is pointed out that the majority of young people realize high significance of patriotism value, the necessity of its education from the childhood, consider themselves to be patriots, express indifference to the society problems, but there are several shortcomings in patriotic group culture revealing, first of all, the detached position of some young people from the society on the level of behavioral attitudes. Much work in the students’ patriotic education is specified to be done by the higher educational institutions today. The suggestions aimed at the increase of effectiveness of that work are made: formation and implementation of the well-thought-out educational system; support of the patriotic societies created today at the universities; competent application of the technology of socio-cultural projecting with the students’ involving into the process of creating and implementing projects; high quality, meaningfulness of the conducted events.
La importancia de la inclusión de temas sobre salud y derechos sexuales reproductivos en la currícula médica
Authors: Manturano Lopez Jesus Marcelo
Published: October 2023

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China’s Expansion into Uzbekistan: the Economic Aspect
Authors: Rogozhin A.
Published: October 2023

The author believes that the analysis of China’s economic expansion into Uzbekistan is important from the point of view of Russia’s economic interests in this country, because China is undoubtedly its main competitor in the Uzbek market. The paper attempts to discover the main factual parameters and statistical ones in particular that characterize the economic expansion of the PRC into Uzbekistan. Its main goals and directions are determined, an analysis of China’s positions in the economy of Uzbekistan and, above all, in the foreign economic sphere is given. Based on statistical data, it was observed that trade operations of Uzbekistan with China in the 21st century had a constantly growing negative balance, which adversely affected the economy of Uzbekistan. Investment cooperation between the countries has evolved more favourably, but the volume of direct Chinese investment in Uzbekistan is still quite modest. Based on the monitoring of Chinese companies’ participation in the economy of Uzbekistan, it was found that Chinese investors are most interested in investments in oil and gas, chemical, textile, electricity, cement, coal industries, as well as in agriculture and water management. It has been established that the investment climate in Uzbekistan for companies from China is quite favourable, and they successfully handle competition from Russia, Turkey, Germany, South Korea and Saudi Arabia.
Changes in the German Political Landscape after the Outbreak of the Conflict in Ukraine: Challenges for Russia
Authors: Khorolskaya M.
Published: October 2023

The article deals with the changes in public opinion and balance of political forces in Germany after the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine. The analyses of sociological polls revealed that German population has been experiencing the break of old patterns and the division on the most important foreign policy issues. Also, the article presents a graph of government rating created by the author. It shows that while the support for ruling coalition declines, opposition’s ranking improves. However, the graph of parties’ ranking demonstrates that the support for governing Social Democratic Party of Germany and the Free Democratic Party, as well as the opposition Left Party dropping, the rating of Christian Democratic Union / Christian Social Union, ‘Alternative for Germany’ and governing Alliance 90 / The Greens improves. Comparison of survey data with party materials revealed the reasons for the strengthening and weakening of various political forces. In the end, the author draws conclusions regarding the impact of changes in the party-political balance on Russian-German relations. The main challenge for our countries is that most German parties are united in condemning Moscow's policies. The more open to dialogue AfD and part of the Left Party have no chance of entering the federal and state governments, and interaction with the right-wing populist ‘Alternative for Germany’ could discredit Russia.
Rapid Remote Online Evaluation in Endoscopic Diagnostics: An Analysis of Biopsy-Proven Respiratory Cytopathology
Authors: Elmas Hatice , Onal Binnur , Steurer Stefan , Hantzsch-Kuhn Birgit , Claussen Martin , MEHDİ Elnur , Ince Umit , Rabe Klaus F. , Sauter Guido , Welker Lutz
Published: October 2023

Background: This prospective study assesses the use of Rapid Remote Online Cytological Evaluation analysis for diagnosing endoscopical achieved biopsies. It focuses on its effectiveness in identifying benign and malignant conditions using digital image processing. Methods: The study was conducted between April 2021 and September 2022 and involved a total of 314 Rapid Remote Online Cytological Evaluations (17 brush, 143 fine needle aspirations and 154 imprint cytologies) analyses performed on 239 patients at the LungenClinic Grosshansdorf. During on-site evaluation via telecytology, the time requirement was determined and the findings were compared with the cyto-/histological and final diagnoses. Results: By means of Rapid Remote Online Evaluation, 86 cytological benign and 190 malignant and 38 findings of unclear diagnosis were recorded (Ø assessment time 100 sec., range 11 - 370sec.). In 27 of the 38 cases with unclear diagnosis, the final findings were malignant tumours and only 6 were benign changes. The diagnosis of another five of these 38 cases remained unclear. Excluding these 38 findings, the Rapid Remote online cytology achieved a sensitivity of 78.6% with a specificity of 99.5% and a correct classification rate of 93.1% with regard to the final diagnosis of all cases. As expected, an increase in the sensitivity rate for the cytological detection of malignant tumours (76.1% vs. 92.5%) was found especially in fine-needle aspirations. Conclusions: Rapid remote online analysis allows fast quantitative and qualitative evaluation of clinically obtained cytological specimens. With a correct classification rate of more than 93%, sampling deficiencies can be corrected promptly and diagnostic and therapeutic approaches can be derived.
How Sustainable Design May Affect the Real Estate Market
Authors: Katafygiotou Martha , Protopapas Pavlos , Dimopoulos Thomas
Published: October 2023

During the last years the desire and the need for green buildings have been increased. The rise of energy cost, the higher transportation expenses and the international challenges along with the climate change are related with the green buildings market but are also affecting the cost of construction.
The aim of this research is to discover and confirm the increased request of green properties and to investigate whether this is related to a new need or just a desire of the buyers. Moreover, the paper examines the people’s knowledge of greenness and sustainability and their wish to live and work in sustainable buildings. Finally, do the buyers will to pay extra in order to purchase a sustainable property and how sustainability can affect the market value and the construction industry.
The participants who took part in this research were people that are living and working in Cyprus. One of the significant outcomes was the fact that people who have the knowledge and awareness related to sustainability are willing to pay extra to purchase green properties.
Coffee Blending and Grinding: Nutritional, Sensorial and Sustainable Aspects
Authors: Oliveira Gabriel Henrique Horta de , Oliveira Ana Paula Lelis Rodrigues de
Published: October 2023

The objective of this work was to evaluate the blending and grinding influence over the nutritional, sensorial and sustainable aspects of coffee. To do so, a systematic review of the literature was accomplished. The database for the selection of relevant papers was the Portal de Periódicos da Capes, with remote access via CAFe. For the elaboration of the research, a chronological criterion with period restriction was used, considering the period between 2008-2022, to access all possible works related to the theme of this work. The following terms were used: blending; grinding; coffee; nutrition-al; sensorial; sustainability. To filter the searches, the association of these terms was also used by means of links and word associations. In the terminology, the Boolean operator AND was used to interconnect the terms used. Roasting degree, grinding, and amount of each coffee species impacts the nutritional and sensorial aspects of coffee. And the determination of each blending influences the sustainability of the environment, economic and social aspects of the coffee chain.
Dynamic Evaluation of Water Resources Carrying Capacity and System Dynamics Scenario Modeling in the Hebei Province, China
Authors: Sun Xinguo , Peng Anbang , Hu Suduan , Shi Yi , Lu Lu , Bi Aorui
Published: October 2023

The water resources carrying capacity (WRCC) system comprises multiple complex and nonlinear interactions related to society, economy, water resources and the water environment. A full understanding of its internal mechanism is conducive to the further improvement of the regional WRCC. This article focuses on the temporal and spatial variability of WRCC to explore a method of dynamic successive assessment. Firstly, the Pressure-State-Response (PSR)framework is used to develop a systematic and causal indicator system. Then, The Variable Fuzzy Pattern Recognition (VFPR) model and an analytic hierarchy process-entropy (AHP-E) model are combined to successively and dynamically assess WRCC. The proposed method is applied to the dynamic successive assessment of WRCC in Hebei Province, and it is obtained that the poor water resources carrying capacity in Hebei Province is mainly due to the basic attribute of the decision of the water resources shortage, but Hebei Province actively adopts a variety of measures to save water and pressurize mining, which makes the province's water resources carrying capacity have a tendency to become better gradually. At the same time, the system dynamics model (SD) of water resources carrying capacity based on the analysis of the model structure was established. Moreover, three scenarios were designed, including existing continuation, high-efficiency water-saving, cross-regional water transfer and coordinated development, each scenario divided into high and low-speed economic development and population growth schemes, then total 6 schemes between 2023 and 2030 were simulated and predicted respectively. The results indicate that if the current development model is adopted, the water resource carrying capacity will continue to maintain low levels. It was concluded that the high-speed development of economy and population, the efficient water conservation and inter-basin transfer scenario (scenario 2 with high-speed) is the best choice for sustainable development of water resources and social economy in Hebei.
A Review of Digital Twins and Their Application in Cybersecurity Based on Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Homaei MohammadHossein , Mogollón Gutiérrez Oscar , Sancho Núñez José Carlos , Ávila Vegas Mar , Caro Lindo Andrés
Published: October 2023

The potential of digital twin technology is yet to be fully realised due to its diversity and untapped potential. Digital twins enable systems’ analysis, design, optimisation, and evolution to be performed digitally or in conjunction with a cyber-physical approach to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency over traditional engineering methods. Industry 4.0, factories of the future, and digital twins continue to benefit from the technology and provide enhanced efficiency within existing systems. Due to the lack of information and security standards associated with the transition to cyber digitisation, cybercriminals have been able to take advantage of the situation. Access to a digital twin of a product or service is equivalent to threatening the entire collection. There is a robust interaction between digital twins and artificial intelligence tools, which leads to strong interaction between these technologies, so it can be used to improve the cybersecurity of these digital platforms based on their integration with these technologies. This study aims to investigate the role of artificial intelligence in providing cybersecurity for digital twin versions of various industries, as well as the risks associated with these versions. In addition, this research serves as a road map for researchers and others interested in cybersecurity and digital security.
Sialic Acid Mimetic Microglial SIGLEC Agonistic Nanoparticle: Potential to Restore Retinal Homeostasis and Regain Visual Function in AMD
Authors: Tolentino Michael John , Tolentino Andrew John , Krishnan Anitha , Genead Mohamed A
Published: October 2023

Age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of visual loss and dysfunction in the devel-oped world, is a disease initiated by genetic polymorphisms that impairs negative regulation of complement. Proteomic investigation points to altered glycosylation and loss of SIGLEC medi-ated glyco-immune checkpoint parainflammatory homeostasis as a main determinant for the vi-sion impairing complications of macular degeneration. The effect of altered glycosylation on microglial maintained retinal para-inflammatory homeostasis and eventual recruitment and polarization of peripheral blood monocyte derived macrophages (PBMDM) into the retina can explain the phenotypic variability seen in this clinically heterogenous disease. Restoring gly-co-immune checkpoint control with a sialic acid mimetic nanoparticle targeting microgli-al/macrophage SIGLECs to regain retinal para inflammatory homeostasis is a promising thera-peutic that could halt the progression of and improve visual function in all stages of macular de-generation.
Movement Asymmetries: from their Molecular Origin to the Analysis of Movement Asymmetries in Sportsmen
Authors: Egoyan Alexander , Parulava Giorgi , Gilhen-Baker Melinda , Baker Steven , Roviello Giovanni N.
Published: October 2023

Asymmetry plays a major role in biology at all scales. This can be seen examining the helix of DNA, the fact that the human heart is on the left side, or that most people use their right hand. A single protein such as Myosin 1D can induce helical motion in another molecule. This causes cells, organs, and even entire bodies to twist in a domino effect, causing left-right behaviour. More in general, athlete movements are often asymmetric and, during the physical rehabilita-tion after injury the asymmetry is visually discernible. Herein we review the molecular basis of movement asymmetries and report on the available knowledge on the few therapeutics inves-tigated so far such as meloxicam. From a more rehabilitative perspective, it is very important to use effective methods to control the process of resolving the injury-related movement asym-metry through the complex use of specialized exercises, measurements and gait analysis which all can provide useful information on the effectiveness of rehabilitation plans. If for each athlete the normal range of asymmetry is known, the asymmetry can be treated individually and the evolution can be monitored over time. Appropriate measures should be taken if the movement asymmetry is outside this range. In addition, genetic, physiological, and psychological factors relevant to athlete health should be considered in the process of assessing and improving exer-cise asymmetry as we also discuss in this review. The main proposal of this work is that move-ment asymmetries in athletes should be treated individually, taking into account the athlete’s genetics, physical condition, and previous injuries.
An Extension of the Akash Distribution: Properties, Inference
and Application
Authors: Gómez Yolanda M. , Firinguetti-Limone Luis , Gallardo Diego I , Gómez Héctor W.
Published: October 2023

In this article we introduce an extension of the Akash distribution. We use the slash 1
methodology to make the kurtosis of the Akash distribution more flexible. We study the general 2
density of this new distribution, some properties, moments, coefficients of asymmetry and kurtosis. 3
Statistical inference is performed using the methods of moments and maximum likelihood via the 4
EM algorithm. A simulation study is carried out to observe the behavior of the maximum likelihood 5
estimator. An application to a real data set with high kurtosis is considered, where it is shown that 6
the new distribution fits better than other extensions of the Akash distribution.
Creation of an online software for research work with the archive of F. M. Dostoevsky's manuscripts
Authors: Zakharkina Valentina Valentinovna , Mbogo Irina Anatolievna
Published: October 2023

A software package has been created and has been developing for a number of years, the work of textologists studying the handwritten archive of F.M. Dostoevsky. The portal "Archive of F.M. Dostoevsky" combines the results of several projects using a single primary data array – digital copies of pages of nineteen handwritten notebooks of F.M. Dostoevsky with corresponding text transcripts (more than 3000 pages). Software interpretation of text markup allows you to interactively identify layers of author's edits. Currently, work is underway to create a corpus of graphic samples, software solutions have been implemented that provide online tools for creating, web publishing and flexibly displaying a library of graphic samples. The database of graphic samples is being updated, the possibilities of viewing and filtering materials are being developed. The results of the work will provide a basis for further research work.
Applications of Knowledge Graphs in modern Industry
Authors: Apanovich Zinaida Vladimirovna
Published: October 2023

Knowledge graphs have come a long way in evolution from a simple set of RDF triples to systems for obtaining new knowledge. While in previous years semantic search was considered the main application of knowledge graphs, nowadays knowledge graphs penetrate into all areas of industrial production. This work is an survey of new applications of knowledge graphs intended for use in modern production.
Review of domestic videoconferencing systems
Authors: Mikhaylov Gury Mikhaylovich , Zhizhchenko Mikhail Alekseevich , Chernetsov Andrey Mikhailovich
Published: October 2023

The work provides an overview of some of the existing domestic video conferencing systems, and compares them with each other, with foreign analogues, as well as with freely distributed tools. The features of freely distributed systems are considered, their characteristics and disadvantages are analyzed.
Using the journal citation graph to analyze the RSCI thematic rating
Authors: Znamenskaya Ekaterina Aleksandrovna , Pechnikov Andrey Anatolievich , Chebukov Dmitry Evgenievch
Published: October 2023

The problem of import substitution in the spring of 2022 affected many areas of activity in Russia, including assessments of the effectiveness of scientific activities. A national system for evaluating the effectiveness of scientific research and development is being created using the database of leading Russian journals Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI). The article presents some results of the analysis of the RSCI normalized rating published in December 2022. The work was performed using the journal citation graph constructed from the data Math-Net.Ru. Using the example of thematic group OECD 101.Mathematics shows that in the presence of a large number of selfcitations of journals, a relationship is found between the normalized rating and the number of references, and the relationship with self-citation is somewhat stronger than without self-citation. Analysis of the distribution of journals by thematic groups shows that using a single attribute, such as the OECD, as a criterion does not allow forming a group as a community of journals with a single strongly connected component in the citation graph. It is concluded that the research methods of journal citation graphs are a good basis for a comparative analysis of the characteristics of journals and their ranking, which means they can be used as tools for further development and improvement of journal ratings.
Free Internet resources with vertical ionospheric radiosonding data – prospects and problems of their use
Authors: Schiriy Andrey Olegovich , Pisarenko Alina Aleksandrovna
Published: October 2023

Some Internet resources with data from vertical radiosonding of the ionosphere are presented, the perspectives of their application are shown, and some problems are indicated, the main one of which is insufficient documentation of some data formats.
Virtual exhibition as a model of an element of the Common Digital Space of Scientific Knowledge
Authors: Sobolevskaya Irina Nikolaevna , Sotnikov Alexander Nikolaevich
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the virtual exhibitions formation in order to popularize science, provide access to a variety of information in various fields of science, as well as to attract attention to current problems and achievements in the scientific field, as well as the integration of such exhibitions into a Common Digital Space of Scientific Knowledge. The article formulates the basic principles of the formation of virtual exhibitions, namely the approaches to the content selection, the allocation of the main sections, the typification of virtual exhibitions (autonomous, remote combined) is proposed. The methodology of the formation of virtual exhibitions in the MSC RAS is considered. As an example of an interdepartmental combined virtual exhibition containing heterogeneous content, the virtual exhibition "Madame Penicillin" dedicated to the penicillin creator Z.V. Yermolyeva is described in detail.
Tool for snapshotting of aggregated data from streaming data
Authors: Gurianov Artem Igorevich
Published: October 2023

In the modern world, streaming data is widespread in a significant number of subject areas. At the same time, there is often a need for stream processing of data in real time. In stream processing, approximate algorithms, which have higher efficiency than exact algorithms, are in high demand, as well as stream state forecasting. In databases, materialized views are used to store query results, but most implementations do not have the ability to update them incrementally. Thus, there is a need in the market for a tool that builds incrementally updated materialized views of streaming data, and also makes it possible to forecast the state of a stream and use approximate algorithms for processing streaming data. In addition, due to the high diversity of streaming data, their sources and algorithms for their processing and forecasting, such a tool should be extensible. The author of the article has developed such a tool. In the article, the architecture and mechanism of functioning of the tool are reviewed. The prospects for its further development are also studied in the article.
Special Issue on Bio-MEMS
Authors: Fujisawa Shoichiro , Sato Katsuya , Minami Kazuyuki , Nagayama Kazuaki , Sudo Ryo , Miyoshi Hiromi , Nakashima Yuta , Okeyo Kennedy Omondi , Nakahara Tasuku
Published: October 2023

A Micro Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) is a micro-sized mechatronic device based on semiconductor integrated-circuit manufacturing technology. MEMS technology is inherently a very powerful tool for researchers to manipulate and measure the microscopic biological components of biological tissues since their basic constituent units, cells and intracellular microstructures, are also micron or even submicron in size.

MEMS technology applied to medicine and life sciences is called Bio-MEMS. Many Bio-MEMS devices and technologies have been developed in recent years, including microfluidic devices for cell culture, manipulation, and measurement, as well as lab-on-a-chip devices for chemical reactions and analyses on MEMS devices.

This special issue consists of 13 papers: 1 review article, 1 letter, and 11 research papers. These papers include studies on mechanical stress on cells using MEMS devices, the control of cell functions through microfabrication techniques, cell measurement and in vivo microenvironment simulation using microfluidic devices, and basic research on wearable devices and self-assembling microstructures using MEMS technologies. The editorial committee members are confident that this special issue will make a significant contribution to the further development of Bio-MEMS.

We sincerely appreciate the excellent contributions of the authors and the time and effort of the reviewers. We would also like to thank the editorial board of the Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics for their support of this special issue.
The quality of eggs derived from Polbar and Greenleg partridge hens - Polish conservative breeds
Authors:   Institute of Biological Basis of Animal Production, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 13 Akademicka St., Lublin, Poland, Kasperek Kornel , Drabik Kamil ,   Institute of Biological Basis of Animal Production, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 13 Akademicka St., Lublin, Poland, Zięba Grzegorz ,   Institute of Biological Basis of Animal Production, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 13 Akademicka St., Lublin, Poland, Batkowska Justyna ,   Institute of Biological Basis of Animal Production, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 13 Akademicka St., Lublin, Poland
Published: October 2023

The intensive breeding work has led to the globalisation of poultry production in terms of available commercial hybrids of laying hens. However, the indigenous breeds are still maintained in many countries, including Poland. The experimental aim was to characterise the eggs quality from two local, Polish hen breeds: Greenleg partridge (Gp) and Polbar (Pb). 4145 eggs were analyzed, at 33rd and 53rd week of age. Pb eggs were characterized by the bigger shell and yolk proportion, bigger albumen height, bigger and more intensively coloured yolk as well as better shell quality manifested in its significantly higher density and breaking strength. The Gp eggs quality is evidenced by a fatty acid profile, lower thrombogenic index, triglycerides and cholesterol concentration. The high quality of eggs, the cultural and ethical conditions, allow us to hope for a wider use of these genotypes in the production of high-quality eggs.
Nutrition in Surgery: An Orthopaedic Perspective
Authors: Zink Thomas M. , Kent Suzanne E. , Choudhary Arjun N. , Kavolus Joseph J.
Published: October 2023

➤ Malnutrition is common among subsets of patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery and is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications.

➤ Serum proteins, in particular, albumin, may be used in the evaluation of nutritional status.

➤ Anthropometric measurements and surveys also play a role in the evaluation of nutritional status.

➤ Increased energy and nutrient requirements due to surgical procedures necessitate increased caloric and protein intake in the perioperative period, which may be achieved through diet or supplementation.

➤ Evidence supports the use of protein-calorie, amino acid, and immunonutrition supplements. Vitamin D supplementation is an area of further consideration.

➤ Diet restriction, activity alterations, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery are all safe, effective approaches to weight loss, although the optimal timing and magnitude of preoperative weight loss require further investigation.
Disseminated Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae with Secondary Prosthetic Hip Joint Infection
Authors: McCall Matthew , Arnold Brendan , Ussher James , Sandiford N. Amir
Published: October 2023

Case:

This article reports a case of a 72-year-old man with bilateral total hip joint replacements who suffered cuts to his hands while butchering a wild boar. He presented to the emergency department with fevers and unilateral hip pain. Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae (E. rhusiopathiae) was isolated on hip aspirate and blood cultures. E. rhusiopathiae is a well-recognized zoonotic infection in humans, particularly in at-risk hosts, most commonly infecting swine. Infection is spread by ingestion or through skin abrasion.

Conclusion:

This illustrates an example of successful operative and perioperative management of prosthetic joint infection secondary to E. rhusiopathiae, particularly microbiological identification, within a multispecialty team of physicians and surgeons.
Ankle Skin Defects with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Treated by Posterior Tibial Artery Perforator Flap
Authors: Hasegawa Hideo , Kawamura Kenji , Kawai Akihito , Miyamoto Takuma , Nakayama Syunsuke , Minami Naoki , Okada Hiroshi , Tanaka Yasuhito
Published: October 2023

Case:

A 46-year-old man with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) had an open ankle fracture with a 10 × 5-cm skin defect on the medial side of the ankle. The patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation, as well as coverage of the skin defect with a posterior tibial artery perforator flap, which led to successful outcomes.

Conclusion:

We present the successful implementation of a posterior tibial artery perforator flap for the reconstruction of skin defects in a patient with vascular EDS. Despite the fragility of soft tissues, favorable surgical outcomes were observed.
Performance Benchmarking of Different Methods to Solve Gauss-Newton Trust Region Subproblems
Authors: Gao Guohua , Florez Horacio , Vink Jeroen , Blom Carl , Wells Terence J. , Saaf Jan Fredrik Edvard
Published: October 2023

The Gauss-Newton (GN) trust region optimization methods perform robustly but may introduce significant overhead cost when using the conventional matrix factorization method to solve the associated GN trust region subproblem (GNTRS). Solving a GNTRS involves solving a nonlinear equation using an iterative Newton-Raphson (NR) method. In each NR iteration, a symmetric linear system can be solved by different matrix factorization methods, including Cholesky decomposition (CD), eigenvalue decomposition (EVD), and singular value decomposition (SVD). Because CD fails to factorize a singular symmetric matrix, we propose solving a GNTRS using the robust EVD method.

In this paper, we analyze the performances of different methods to solve a GNTRS using different matrix factorization subroutines in LAPACK with different options and settings. The cost of solving a GNTRS mainly depends on the number of observed data (m) and the number of uncertainty parameters (n). When n≤m, we recommend directly solving the original GNTRS with n variables. When n>m, we propose an indirect method that transforms the original GNTRS with n variables to a new problem with m unknowns. The proposed indirect method can significantly reduce the computational cost by dimension reduction. However, dimension reduction may introduce numerical errors, which, in turn, may result in accuracy degradation and cause failure of convergence using the popular iterative NR method. To further improve the overall performance, we introduce a numerical error indicator to terminate the iterative NR process when numerical errors become dominant.

Finally, we benchmarked the performances of different approaches on a set of testing problems with different settings. Our results confirm that the GNTRS solver using the EVD method together with the modified NR method performs the best, being both robust (no failure for all testing problems) and efficient (consuming comparable CPU time to other methods).
The role of cities in Turkish relations with China
Authors: Kamiński Tomasz , Turan Ishak , Aral Neşe , Doğan Merve
Published: October 2023

State-level development of relations with China is usually accompanied by an increased number of contacts on the sub-state level, but the academic literature on Sino-Turkish relations has mainly been reticent on this phenomenon. This paper examines the sub-state level and attempts to characterise city-to-city contacts with China from the Turkish perspective. Based on data gleaned from a survey of 81 Turkish cities, we answer questions about the scope and the patterns of cooperation between Turkish and Chinese cities; we identify the main factors influencing this cooperation; and we argue that the Turkish government might use city-to-city relations to reach its policy goals towards China. Our findings show that Turkey's city-to-city relations with China are less developed than are the EU member states', and Sino-Turkish cooperation is currently far below its potential – particularly in business. However, city diplomacy is a hidden capacity in Turkish foreign policy, and the development of subnational links with China might be instrumental to Turkey in reaching its foreign policy goals.
Social learning-based health literacy promotion on the self efficacy and social anxiety of adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Authors: Begjani Jamalodin - , Hosseini Akram Sadat Sadat , Saneifard Hedieh - , Hasanabad Vida Rahimi
Published: October 2023

Background and Objective:
Type 1 diabetes mellitus one of the biggest health concerns around the world, is difficult to manage during adolescence. Among the non-medical methods of controlling this disease is empowerment through self-efficacy. Poor self-efficacy leads to social anxiety and ultimately deficiencies in diabetes. There is also a correlation among health literacy, self-efficacy, and social anxiety. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the impact of a literacy promotion training program based on social learning theory on the self-efficacy and social anxiety of adolescents with T1DM.
Methods
The current research is a semi-experimental type that was carried out with the cooperation of 66 adolescents aged 15–18 years with type 1 diabetes in Iran (Tehran, 2022). It has control and intervention groups. The endocrinology and diabetes clinics of the intervention and control groups were randomly selected in a multi-stage manner (endocrine and diabetes clinic of children's medical center hospital for the control group and endocrine and diabetes clinic of Mofid hospital for the intervention group) and the participants were selected by Simple Random Sampling method (draw). The training program designed based on Bandura’s social learning theory was used to teach adolescents during seven consecutive sessions of 30–45 minutes during one week. Questionnaires were completed before and one month after the intervention. Data were analysed in SPSS-25 software.
Findings:
The intervention for adolescents with T1DM in intervention group compared to the control group had a significant effect on improve health literacy (P < 0.001), self-efficacy (P < 0.001), and social anxiety (P < 0.05).
Discussion and Conclusion:
The results can also be used to improve the capabilities of adolescents with T1DM, reduce and prevent disease complications, and develop operational-educational programs in the centers from which these adolescents receive various services.
Three-dimensional analysis of the performance of circular stepped spillways in the skimming flow regime
Authors: Ghaderi Dana , Ebrahimnezhadian Hamzeh , Mollazadeh Mahdi
Published: October 2023

By creating an artificial rough bed, stepped spillways increase energy dissipation during the spillway and reduce the risk of cavitation and the dimensions of the stilling basin. Combining stepped spillways with labyrinth spillways in order to improve their performance can be an attractive idea. Therefore, in this research, the hydraulic characteristics of the flow, the amount of energy dissipation and the residual energy of the flow downstream of the stepped spillway with a circular labyrinth configuration, with different numbers of cycles, were compared with the conventional stepped spillway. Validation of the numerical model was done using the results of the physical model. Four three-dimensional configurations of stepped spillway including: conventional stepped, two-, three-, and four-cycle circular labyrinth were modeled using OpenFOAM open source for the skimming flow regime. In order to simulate the flow, InterFOAM solver and \(RNG\;K - \varepsilon\) turbulence model were used. The results of the numerical model showed that the combination of the labyrinth spillway with the stepped spillway causes an increase of 7.4, 28 and 18.3 percent of energy dissipation in circular forms of two, three and four cycles compared to its conventional type for a constant discharge and yc/h = 1.68. Therefore, among the circular labyrinth configurations, the three-cycle form (3CSS) has the highest dissipation rate. In addition, in the three-cycle circular labyrinth configuration, compared to other conventional and labyrinth configurations, it has resulted in less negative pressure in the upper half of the vertical face of the steps.
Single-crystalline metal oxides as dielectrics for top-gate two-dimensional transistors
Authors: Di Zengfeng , Zeng Daobing , Zhang Ziyang , Xue Zhongying , Zhang Miao , Chu Paul K. , Mei Yongfeng , Tian Ziao
Published: October 2023

Two-dimensional (2D) structures composed of atomically thin materials with high carrier mobility have been studied as candidates for future transistors. However, due to the unavailability of suitable high-quality dielectrics, 2D field-effect transistors (FETs) cannot attain the full theoretical potential and advantages despite their superior physical and electrical properties. Herein, we demonstrate the fabrication of atomically thin single-crystalline Al2O3 (c-Al2O3) as the high-quality top-gate dielectric layer in 2D FETs. By using the epitaxial lift-off and intercalative oxidation techniques, a stable, stoichiometric, and atomically thin c-Al2O3 layer with a thickness of 1.25 nm is formed on the single-crystalline Al surface. Owing to the favorable crystalline structure and well-defined interfaces, the gate leakage current, interface state density, and dielectric strength meet the International Roadmap for Devices and Systems (IRDS) requirements for low-power devices. By means of a one-step transfer process of the source, drain, dielectric materials, and gate onto molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), the self-aligned top-gate MoS2 FET devices are fabricated. Since direct lithography or high-energy deposition can be avoided during fabrication, the MoS2 FETs deliver outstanding performance including a steep subthreshold swing of 61 mV/dec, extremely high on/off current ratio of 108, and negligible hysteresis of 10 mV. In addition, a batch of 100 FETs with good uniformity of electronical characteristics has been fabricated. The innovative technique and materials demonstrate the possibility of producing high-quality single-crystalline oxides such as ferroelectric oxides, wide-bandgap oxides, and magnetic oxides suitable for integration into fully scalable advanced 2D FETs including negative capacitance transistors and spin transistors.
Geospatial Technologies for Landslide Monitoring, Case Study, Sighetu Marmației, Romania
Authors: Kalmar Tiberiu Mihai , Dîrja Marcel , Rădulescu Adrian Traian G.M. , Măran Petru Daniel , Rădulescu Gheorghe M.T. , Nichvid Mary , Kalinich Ivan , Rădulescu Virgil Mihai G.M. , Zaharia Gelu , Danku Gelu
Published: October 2023

Landslides are a major natural hazard. One of the main causes of landslides is deforestation, doubled by water infiltration caused by heavy rains, torrents, floods, sudden melting of snow. In turn, these latter phenomena are also caused by climate change. Landslides are mostly associated with the downward movement of soil, rocks and organic materials under the direct influence of gravity, which causes instability. The authors investigated the numerous landslides produced on the slopes or at the foot of the Solovan Hill, where Sighetu Marmației Municipality is located. Around 120 locations have been identified, which present these instability phenomena. The paper shows how geomatics and geoinformatics technologies can be effectively used in analyzing the evolution of landslides (initiation, development, accentuation, presence of a danger which is triggered suddenly). These analyzes were carried out during the three years of research, respectively, 2020 - 2022. The paper presents a case study for one of the most serious situations, in which a landslide on Valea Cufundoasă street, on the slope belonging to the Solovan Hill, produced the complete destruction of a household in the year 2000.
Response boosts serial dependence in the numerosity estimation task
Authors: MORIMOTO Yukihiro , MAKIOKA Shogo
Published: October 2023

Perceptions of current stimuli are sometimes biased toward or away from past perceptions. This phenomenon is called serial dependence. However, the strength of the effect of past responses on serial dependencehas not been fully elucidated. We conducted experiments with a task in which participants estimated the number of dot arrays (numerosity estimation task) and directly compared whether the strength of serial dependence changed in the numerosity estimation task when participants responded or did not respond in the immediately preceding trial. We also examined whether the strength of serial dependence affected the accuracy of the numerosity estimation. We found that attractive serial dependence was stronger when participants responded in the immediately preceding trial than when they only saw the stimulus. This was thought to have occurred because the symbols representing numbers are not activated by simply looking at the dot array. The results suggested that for serial dependence to occur, the representation used for the response on the current trial must have been activated in the previous trial. The magnitude of the serial dependence effect was not observed to affect numerosity estimation performance, and no evidence was found that serial dependence enhances accuracy in the numerosity estimation task.
Impact of photon flux density and light spectral quality on biomass production and arbutin compound accumulation in Origanum majorana L. plantlets
Authors: Cossa Melvis Celeste Vilanculos , Rocha João Pedro Miranda , de Assis Rafael Marlon Alves , Leite Jeremias José Ferreira , Texeira Lurdeslaine Faria , Bertolucci Suzan Kelly Vilela , Pinto José Eduardo Brasil Pereira
Published: October 2023

Light is one of the factors that influence the growth, development and synthesis of secondary metabolites of different plant species in vitro. Origanum majorana is an aromatic plant belonging to a group of plants that produce arbutin, a substance of importance in the cosmetic industry. The objective of this study was to verify the effect of light intensity and wavelength on the growth and accumulation of arbutin in vitro in plantlets. Nodal segments were grown in MS culture medium under photon flux densities of 26, 51, 69, 94 and 130 µmol m− 2 s− 1. In the light spectrum, nodal segments were grown under different light-emitting diodes LED: red; blue; a combination of blue and red light (30% B:70% R; 50% B:50% R; 70% B:30% R); and white, yellow and green. After 40 days, the growth, photosynthetic pigments and arbutin accumulation were evaluated by HPLC-DAD. The lowest light intensity (26 µmol m− 2 s− 1) provided a higher content of photosynthetic pigments, and the intensity of 94 µmol m− 2 s− 1 increased dry biomass accumulation. Greater accumulation of arbutin was observed under a higher light intensity of 130 µmol m − 2 s − 1. Regarding the quality of light, different wavelengths did not significantly affect the number of shoots or shoot length. The white light spectrum stimulated a greater accumulation of dry biomass. The green light provided a greater accumulation of photosynthetic pigments. The amount of arbutin was influenced by the different light spectra. The red spectrum promoted the highest arbutin content, and the yellow inhibited.
In vitro fermentation with inoculated goat rumen to evaluate the degradation of diets supplemented with three levels of protected palmitic acid
Authors: Álvarez-Torres Jenny N , Bribiesca J. Efren Ramirez , Bautista-Martinez Yuridia , Crosby-Galvan Maria M , Granados-Rivera Lorenzo D , Ramirez-Mella Monica , Ruiz-Gonzalez Alexis
Published: October 2023

Few studies evaluate the impact of a lipid-rich diet with palmitic acid (PA) in ruminal fermentation. The objective was to evaluate the in vitro bath culture of the protected PA on the ruminal fermentative variables. Four diets were used: a) without protected PA (nPA), b) inclusion of protected PA at three levels: PA3 = 3%, PA6 = 6%, and PA9 = 9% dry matter (DM). The results indicated that protected PA decreased gas production (p ≤ 0.05). DM and organic matter (OM) degradation after 72h of incubation linearly decreased (p ≤ 0.05) with a high level of protected PA. Neutral and acid detergent fiber degradation had no significant differences between treatments (p > 0.05). PA concentration in ruminal fluid had a linear effect with an increase from PA3 to PA9. Propionate had a quadratic effect (p ≤ 0.05) from nPA to PA3, and total volatile fatty acids had a linear decrease (p ≤ 0.05) from nPA to PA9. In conclusion, supplements with protected PA at 3 and 6% increased PA availability, and the results indicate good benefits of protected PA on fermentative variables. The doses of 3 and 6% of protected PA are recommended for use and evaluation in lactating goats.
Societal well-being is reflected in outcomes of antidepressant clinical trials.
Authors: Lebedev Alexander , Acar Kasim , Osika Walter , Simonsson Otto , Kringelbach Morten , Deco Gustavo , Ingvar Martin , Petrovic Predrag
Published: October 2023

Objective
Placebo effect has been found to be a significant contributor to the outcomes of antidepressant treatment, leading to questions about its overall efficacy. Previous research has shown that global societal trends and events such as economic recessions and pandemics, significantly affect people's mental health. The relationship between the two has not previously been examined. The present study investigated how global social sentiment, as indexed by global suicide rates, is related to the the treatment response in clinical trials of antidepressants.
Methods
We scrutinized data from a 1979–2016 meta-analysis of antidepressant clinical trials for depression. Outcomes from placebo and active groups, including responders, remitters, and dropouts, were matched with annual global suicide rates. Linear and non-linear methods were leveraged to estimate effect-sizes.
Results
During periods with high suicide rates, placebo groups displayed fewer responders (r=-0.38,P < 0.001) and remitters (r=-0.42,P < 0.001), and a higher dropout rate (r = 0.56,P < 0.001). Active groups exhibited a similar pattern, but the placebo arms were affected more strongly. The findings held true after applying non-linear methods, alternative metrics, and accounting for initial depression severity, group size, publication year, trial duration, proportion of multi-center studies. Specificity analyses revealed that earlier suicide rates had stronger association with the trial outcomes, and in a subsample of studies conducted in North America suicide rates from more culturally distant countries had weaker association with the outcomes.
Conclusions
The placebo effects observed in antidepressant treatment are influenced by societal wellbeing, suggesting that socionomic sentiment should be taken into account when assessing the effectiveness of psychopharmacological interventions.