bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COUNTERING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES: ANALYZING THREATS AND FINDING EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS
Authors: Spirin D. , Briankin S. , Podchernina V. , Sai V. , Domanov I.
Published: November 2024

The current stage of technological development has presented new challenges and tasks for the military and defense industrial complexes of the country. One of the key directions in the development of the defense sector is the integration of laser technologies into armament systems. Laser systems designed to combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) represent a promising technology for military applications. They provide high efficiency and precision in targeting and can be used to counter various means of aerial reconnaissance. The development of these technologies has opened new possibilities for modern armed forces in countering unmanned threats. Laser technologies provide significant advantages to armed forces in contemporary conflicts. Laser systems can be used effectively to defend against enemy drones used for reconnaissance and attacks. Their high speed of reaction and precision make them ideal for detecting and targeting even the most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles. In addition to defending against UAVs, laser systems can be effectively used for monitoring and protection against other types of aerial threats. They are capable of instant reaction, which is critical in combat conditions where every second counts. Furthermore, lasers provide a significant economic advantage as they require minimal expenditure on ammunition compared to traditional systems. Thus, the integration of laser technologies into defense systems represents a crucial step in enhancing the effectiveness of military operations and ensuring national security. These technologies open up new possibilities for protection against modern threats and reflect the trend towards continual development and enhancement of the military sphere in the conditions of the modern world.
Antecedent Behavioral Loyalty: Study On Surabaya University Cooperative
Authors: Susilo Agus , Budiyanto Budiyanto , Riharjo Ikhsan Budi
Published: November 2024

The study of cooperatives has developed both nationally and internationally and is still being discussed. All this, because the impact is believed to be quite large, not only for cooperative members but also for society and the nation. This study was carried out at the University of Surabaya (UBAYA) Cooperative, which remains operational and offers a range of products such as savings and loan services, development of shop and mini-market units, as well as service and production businesses. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) serves as a comprehensive framework delineating the determinants of individual behavioral intention, encompassing attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. While attitude and perceived behavioral control consistently influence intention formation, the impact of subjective norms varies across studies. TPB's application methods, such as the belief and global measure approaches, offer distinct insights into intention formation, with studies predominantly employing the global measure approach due to its practicality and reliability. However, challenges persist in effectively measuring belief indicators, influencing the choice of methodology in TPB-related studies.The outer model evaluation assesses validity and reliability through measures like convergent validity, construct validity, discriminant validity, and composite reliability, while the inner model examination forecasts causal relationships, evaluating coefficients of determination, predictive relevance, and path coefficients through hypothesis testing, ensuring statistical significance for hypothesis acceptance. Results The research findings encompass various aspects, starting with the questionnaire return rate, which reached 66% participation among potential cooperative members. Descriptive analysis provided insights into respondent characteristics, including gender, age, marital status, education level, and visit frequency. For instance, the majority of respondents were male, aged between 31 to 40 years old, and held a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, the description of respondent answers shed light on attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, customer satisfaction, service quality, trust, and behavioral loyalty variables. These responses indicated high levels of satisfaction across multiple dimensions, such as cooperative services, competitive product value, and consistent service quality, reflecting positive attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.
Rethinking Equality of States in Global Politics: Rhetoric or Reality
Authors: Alaye Adekunle
Published: November 2024

Do cooperating states in the international institutions really have equal powers? This analysis examines the idea of equality of states in the United Nations. The objectives of this research are to understand the principles and power of equality of states in the United Nations charter. The equality of states has always been questioned in the international system. However, the work is centered on rethinking the equality of states in global politics: rhetoric or reality. The study also includes understanding the principles that make up for the equality of states in the United Nations charter and to examine how beneficial are institutions like the United Nations are to third-world countries of the world. Globalization is seen as a major factor for the equality of states because the whole world has become a global village which already poses as a threat to the sovereignty of nation-states in international politics. The theories used to back up and explain nation-states interactions include, realism, liberalism, modernization theory and the dependency theory. The research was carried out with the qualitative approach that depends on the review of available literatures and data. A conclusion was reached by the researcher that indeed states are not equal and the major institutions that help in state interactions were created when most countries of the world were either under colonial rule or were not-existing which gave room for series of gaps which the United Nations have been critiqued for. However, the researcher encourages the third-world countries to look inward and develop themselves by investing in the youths and the growth of local industries
Creating Linguistic Content: Theory and Practice («Languages of the World» Database, Institute of Linguistics, Russian Academy of Sciences)
Authors:   Institute of Linguistics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Yevdokimova A.A. , Zotova A.K. ,   Institute of Linguistics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kolomatsky D.I. , Romanova O.I. ,   Institute of Linguistics, Russian Academy of Sciences,   Institute of Linguistics, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: November 2024

The article deals with the language description transfer from the encyclopaedic edition «Languages of the World» to the «Languages of the World» database web version. The feature base structure and dependencies within different sections are analysed, along with the possible ways of terminology unification. The article may be of interest to specialists in linguistic typology, data formalisation and development of linguistic databases.
Special course “Biblical Phraseology” in the communicative language teaching as part of Electives
Authors:   Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, Bakina A.D.
Published: November 2024

This article highlights the issues related to the study of foreign language communicative competence, namely its improvement by means of biblical phraseology. The relevance of this topic is indisputable, as it is conditioned by the considerable scientific interest in biblical phraseological units in the linguo-methodological aspect on the one hand, and by the insufficient study of biblical phraseology as a separate layer of phraseological lexicon both in linguistics and in the methodology for teaching foreign languages, on the other hand. The article analyses the theoretical prerequisites of the necessity to introduce a special course of studies "Biblical phraseology"; it presents a fragment of a training glossary containing English biblical phraseological units and their interpretation, as well as the tasks and exercises aimed at the development of foreign language communicative competence by means of biblical phraseology.
Approach to Weighting the Success Criteria of Toll Road Project of Government Cooperation with Business Entities Procurement Model
Authors: Hidayat Iman , Suhana Asep , Padriani Hetty
Published: November 2024

In providing funding for toll road development projects, many developing countries are im-plementing PPP pro-curement schemes including Indonesia. This funding scheme is believed to be an innovative procurement process model and has good prospects for the future of the construc-tion industry in the world. However, in its implementation, the Indonesian government is currently faced with various problems that have the potential to have a negative impact on the management and development of toll roads in Indo-nesia. Therefore, the main objective of this research is to develop a method of evaluating the success of PPP-themed toll road projects and determining the current and future strategy of PPP-themed toll road development projects. Methodology This research, using an exploratory sequential mixed methods approach, involves four stages of research. Through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of reputable scientific journals from various countries, a questionnaire survey was developed. The survey results were analyzed using multivariate statistical methods with the help of Par-tial Least square analysis software (PLS-SEM), analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and Relative Importance Index (RII) methods. The results of this research found 20 critical success indicators and four dimensions of project success. This study produces a new way to assess the success of PPP-themed toll road projects that is very important and can inspire the government in making policies, legislation and regulations as well as innovative strategies in develop-ing PPP-themed toll roads.
Phenotypic, Molecular Identification and Virulence Assessment of Cronobacter spp Isolated from Clinical Samples of Children Under Two Years in Mosul City/Iraq
Authors: Alumary Muntaha , Almola Shakir
Published: November 2024

Cronobacter spp. is known to be a foodborne causative agent for a variety of diseases in both humans and animals. This study focused on isolating Cronobacter species from 150 clinical samples of children under two years (60 from blood and stool samples, 30 from CSF samples) collected from Ibn al Atheer and Al Khanssa Hospitals. The phenotypic identification of bacterial isolates were performed through culture, microscopic, and biochemical examinations and vitek-2 system.  The results revealed a mixture of bacteria in 6.5% of the clinical specimens. The identity of isolates was 99% using the vitek-2 system for identifying Cronobacter sakazakii, Cronobacter malonaticus, Cronobacter muytjensii, and Cronobacter pulveris.  Out of 150 specimens there were 8 (5.33 %) of specimens gave positive for Cronobacter spp which included: C. sakazaki 2/60 blood specimens (3.3%), C. sakazaki 2/60 stool specimens (3.3%), C. malonaticus 2/60 stool specimens (3.3%), 1/60 C. muytjensii and C. pulveris 1/60 (3.3%). The eight isolates phenotypically identified as Cronobacter were confirmed at the molecular level through 16S rRNA sequencing and submitted to NCBI under the accession numbers (OR825874, OR825875, PP126443, PP126444, PP126445, PP126455). The virulence profile of these isolates showed that 7/8 (87.5%) of Cronobacter strains exhibited haemolysin activity, 5/8 strains (62.5%) were able to produce the protease enzyme and 2/8 (25%) of Cronobacter strains were positive for lipase and lecithinase. All strains lacked the ability to produce a slime layer. The results also showed the ability of Cronobacter strains to produce biofilm by using the tube method and microtiter plate method but with different levels.
Transformational Grammar in Chichewa: Understanding Transformational Rules
Authors: Mpheza Liston
Published: November 2024

This paper examines key transformational rules in Chichewa syntax, emphasising how speakers often produce grammatical sentences in surface structure. Interestingly, as a first language for most Malawians, it is acquired naturally through exposure, Chichewa speakers may produce correct sentences without being consciously aware of the transformational rules applied to arrive at them. Despite lacking explicit knowledge of deep structure, they generate well-formed sentences by navigating these rules intuitively. This study focuses on transformational rules such as dative movement, equivalent phrase deletion, reflexivisation, passivisation, imperative subject deletion (also known as "you deletion"), and there-insertion. The paper demonstrates how Chichewa speakers effortlessly apply complex syntactic operations, resulting in sentences that reflect underlying syntactic transformations. This study highlights how speakers intuitively modify sentence structure, leading to profound changes while maintaining semantic coherence. The analysis not only emphasises the dynamic relationship between deep and surface structures but also contributes to a deeper understanding of the broader field of syntactic theory. This paper offers an invaluable resource for scholars interested in Bantu linguistics and transformational grammar, paving the way for further cross-linguistic exploration.
The Position of Children Born from Keris Marriages in Balinese Customary Law Inheritance
Authors: FEBRIANA Ni Kdek , SUJANA I Nyoman , SETYAWATI Ni Komang Arini
Published: November 2024

Purpose: The existence of Keri's Marriage impacts the child who is born, where the child's position in terms of inheritance is questionable. It happens because first, the child who is born does not have a father who is responsible for his actions, so the mother of the child must carry out the keris marriage procession or second, the child gets recognition from his father and only during the marriage procession is his father symbolized by a keris because of his inability to attend the marriage procession or third, the child who is born carries out a peperasa or adoption ceremony.Methodology:In this study, the author uses an empirical legal research method using a statutory approach, a legal sociological approach and a case approach. Two types of data are used in empirical legal research: primary and secondary. Data collection for the preparation of this study was carried out in a village in Tabanan Regency. Findings: The research findings explain the results of research data processing, which do not include numbers but explain in detail the results carried out between research variables. They also explain the implications of research where research has a direct impact.Implication:In the case that occurred in Pandak Gede Village, the marriage procession was continued again after the arrival of the male party, so the child was administratively recognized by his biological father. In terms of inheritance, the child had the right to inherit because he received recognition from his biological father.
Sustainable food supply chain screening and relationship analysis with unknown criteria weight information
Authors: Liao Huchang , Liu Fan , Long Yilu , Zhang Zhiying , Zavadskas Edmundas Kazimieras
Published: November 2024

Sustainable food supply chain management (SFSC) can control food loss and waste by reducing resource consumption and environmental pollution, thereby ensuring sustainable food consumption and production patterns. Scholars have investigated specific aspects or links in SFSC but rarely studied the sustainability evaluation and selection of a whole supply chain to provide management suggestions under uncertain decision-making environments. This paper presents a comprehensive multiple criteria decision-making method called the SMAA-ORESTE method for SFSC selection. To reduce experts’ efforts, the holistic acceptability index in the SMAA-2 method is used to screen inferior SFSCs from a large number of alternatives. Then, the ORESTE method is combined with the SMAA method to evaluate SFSCs under uncertain information. The ORESTE method can specifically analyze the relationship between alternatives, and the SMAA method can analyze alternatives with unknown criteria weights by Monte Carlo simulation. The proposed method ensures the robustness and credibility of obtained ranking results. An illustrative example validates the applicability and robustness of the proposed method in selecting SFSCs with unknown criteria weights.
The influence of external economic policy fluctuation on enterprise productivity: Based on Chinese listed enterprises
Authors: Jia Songbo , Gao Xin , Zhu Xiaowen , Xu Jianxiang , Liu Yuanyuan
Published: November 2024

Drawing upon a comprehensive dataset encompassing Chinese publicly traded enterprises across the two-decade span from 2000 to 2020, this article analyzes the effects of external economic policy variations on the productivity of Chinese enterprises. The consequences show that when facing the aggravation of external variations in economic policy, enterprises prefer to enhance total factor productivity and labor productivity to reduce the risk caused by the expansion of external uncertainty. Moreover, the greater the degree of internationalization of an enterprise, the higher its vulnerability to variations in external economic policies. The mechanism test shows that for enterprises that only participate in domestic circulation, external economic policy fluctuations improve productivity by affecting the operating environment; however, when enterprises join in the dual circulation, the fluctuations will promote productivity by affecting the scale of enterprises’ overseas business instead.
Educating Cadets Competencies using the Special Relativity Theory
Authors: Patrik Novosad
Published: November 2024

The cadets’ competencies in the contemporary geopolitical situation cover a broad spectrum of skills, abilities, knowledge and attitudes. Among other things, it is also knowledge in the field of physics. The standard approach to the teaching of special relativity is about presenting the postulates, then showing the transformation relations between rest and moving frames, following with formulae for the adding of the velocities, dilation of the time and contraction of the length. Here we present another approach to the same topic, which is built on the concept of spacetime, especially on the spacetime diagrams, and with detailed focus on the ‘paradoxes’, in particular the twin paradox and the ladder paradox. The text is based on author’s own experiences with presenting these concepts to the students.
The Multi-Domain Approach to Military Operations and its Challenges to Intelligence and Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance
Authors: Ondrej KACMARIK  , Radovan VASICEK
Published: November 2024

This paper discusses the multi-domain approach to military operations. Through comparative research and literature review, authors analyze how Western and peer adversary countries, namely the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China, perceive and implement multi-domain operations. The article also identifies the challenges presented by the multi-domain character of the contemporary and future operating environment to intelligence and ISR. It highlights the crucial role of timely intelligence and surveillance in the diverse and contested operating environment, emphasizing the need for new technologies like artificial intelligence and big data processing.
Drone Swarming and its Use in Minefield Laying Using Mathematical Methods
Authors: Michal BILINA  , Kamila HASILOVÁ  , Tibor PALASIEWICZ
Published: November 2024

The work deals with the modelling of minefields using smaller swarms of different shapes. The aim of the work is to use mathematical methods to obtain clearer data on the possibilities of creating minefields using unmanned vehicles. On the basis of the minefield density parameters and the probabilities of hitting a mine according to the theory of at least once recurring phenomenon, possible variations of minefield laying are determined. The contribution of this work lies in presenting the real possibility of laying minefields in a completely new way. The calculations performed are identical to those performed for standard minefields.
Specific Activities in the Electromagnetic Spectrum and their Relevance in Future Military Operations
Authors: Petr HLAVIZNA  , Radovan VASICEK
Published: November 2024

This article examines specific activities in the electromagnetic spectrum that are discussed in the context of electromagnetic operations of which these activities may be a part. The subject of discussion is the impact of the operational environment on ongoing military operations conducted in accordance with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization principles, with emphasison the importance of the electromagnetic environment. The operational environment is presented in terms of physical and non-physical battlespaces. It formulates and explains what the categories of military forces in terms of their utilization of the electromagnetic spectrum and their dependence on its use are.
Shrimp farming and mangroves: entities in conflict?
Authors: Hubbard-Zamudio Walter , Rodríguez-Quiroz Gerardo , Gutiérrez-Yurrita Pedro Joaquín
Published: November 2024

This study quantifies the possible effects on mangrove forests from activities associated with shrimp farms operating in a shrimp farming development pole in northwestern Mexico. Remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) were used, specifically ERDAS Imagine 10 and ArcGIS. Satellite image classification consisted of a statistical method by which, through a sampling of pixels, the rest of the pixels of the image were grouped into categories or classes. Two classification methods were used: supervised and unsupervised. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) was computed using remote sensing data to monitor patterns of vegetation change. Results indicated a 1.8% increase in mangrove area and a 5.8% increase in mean NDVI values for the years considered (2013-2020). The results of this study are the first to show evidence that shrimp farming is not responsible for mangrove deforestation and that, by considering the original area of this plant community, its development, and health are not necessarily compromised by the presence of shrimp farms.
Modeling and statistical analysis of growth and shape problems of the brown crab Callinectes bellicosus
Authors: Villa-Diharce Enrique , Russell-Noriega María Guadalupe , Rodríguez-Domínguez Guillermo
Published: November 2024

Allometric length-weight relationships are traditionally analyzed using the Huxley model, which assumes a lognormal distribution of errors. Still, other models have been successfully evaluated to describe these relationships, and it has been found that the distribution of errors is not necessarily lognormal. Two data sets of carapace width and weight, composed of 1,554 females and 2,531 males of Callinectes bellicosus (Stimpson, 1859), were fitted to five models to address this problem, which included: Huxley model, quadratic, cubic, breakpoint and two-segment. Lognormal distribution of the residuals was first assumed, but the goodness-of-fit test did not confirm this assumption, and the QQ plots revealed heavy tails. As an alternative, logistic distribution of the residuals was assumed, and the goodness-of-fit test and the QQ plots supported this. The Akaike information criterion (AIC) was used to select the best models. When a lognormal distribution of the residuals was assumed, the best model for females was the two-segment model and the cubic model for males. In contrast, with the logistic distribution, the best model was the two-segment model for both sexes. Furthermore, AIC was smaller in models with error loglogistic distribution than lognormal distribution. The two-segment model is associated with size at maturity in both sexes, and each segment represents juvenile and adult crabs. It is concluded that it is important to confirm the assumptions of the distribution of the residuals when fitting models to data because a wrong assumption can result in an erroneous model selection.
Phytoplankton biomass in a Ramsar-listed coastal lagoon of the southern Gulf of Mexico during La Niña 2022 and El Niño 2023 events
Authors: Hernández-Moreno Yesenia , Coria-Monter Erik , Durán-Campos Elizabeth , Monreal-Gómez María Adela , Salas-de-León David Alberto , Quiroz-Martínez Benjamín
Published: November 2024

Coastal lagoons are sites recognized for their high biomass and primary productivity levels and are critical habitats for environmental changes. This study evaluated the phytoplankton biomass in the Términos Lagoon (TL), a Ramsar-listed site in the southern Gulf of Mexico, during the 2022 La Niña and 2023 El Niño events. Four systematic sampling expeditions were carried out in April and October of 2022 and 2023 to acquire high-resolution hydrographic data and collect water samples for spectrophotometric determinations of chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) as an indicator of phytoplankton biomass in 11 sites distributed along the TL, while values of the Multivariate ENSO Index (MEI) were used to identify the phase during each sampling expedition. The results showed variations, both seasonally and interannually. MEI values reflected a strong La Niña event during 2022, while in 2023, the ENSO phase moved from neutral (April) to El Niño conditions (October). Consequently, in 2023, the maximum values of the surface temperature and salinity increased by 2.9ºC and 9.2, respectively, compared to 2022. Besides, the maximum values of Chl-a decreased to 0.55 mg m-3 between 2022 and 2023. The horizontal distribution of these parameters displayed interesting gradients along the study area related to each event. Our results demonstrate the impact of La Niña and El Niño events on the hydrographic conditions and phytoplankton biomass of a region recognized for its high species richness contribute to understanding physical-biological coupling processes. This aspect remains poorly understood in the region.
A new species and two newly-recorded species of the genus Micrencaustes (Coleoptera, Erotylidae) from China
Authors: Yang Yuhang , Zhang Xiaoxiao , Liu Jing , Li Jing
Published: November 2024

The genus Micrencaustes Crotch, 1876 (Coleoptera, Cucujoidea, Erotylidae, Erotylinae, Encaustini) includes 44 known species worldwide, 11 species having been reported to occur in China. In recent years, species of genus Micrencaustes in China are constantly being discovered, mainly distributed in southern China.

A new species, Micrencaustes (Mimencaustes) occulta sp. nov., is described and illustrated. Two species, Micrencaustes (Mimencaustes) divisa Arrow, 1925 and Micrencaustes (Micrencaustes) navicularis Arrow, 1921 are recorded from China for the first time. The morphological characteristics of adults of new species are re-described in detail and illustrated. A key to Chinese species of the genus Micrencaustes is provided. The specimens of new species was collected from Yunnan Province and the specimens of Micrencaustes (Mimencaustes) divisa Arrow, 1925 and Micrencaustes (Micrencaustes) navicularis Arrow, 1921 were collected from Hainan Province and Guangdong Province and deposited in the Museum of Hebei University and Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Boreolimnus, a new leafhopper genus from northern North America, with a review of Cribrus Oman (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae, Deltocephalinae)
Authors: Kits Joel H.
Published: November 2024

The poorly known leafhopper species described as Deltocephalus (Laevicephalus) concinnus var. incisurus DeLong, 1926 previously had no accepted generic placement. It is here redescribed and placed in Boreolimnusgen. nov. in the tribe Paralimnini, as Boreolimnus incisurus (DeLong) comb. nov.Cribrus micmac Hamilton, 1987 is a junior syn. nov. of B. incisurus. Due to historic confusion, the species currently placed in Cribrus Oman, 1949 were also reviewed. Cribrus concinnus (Sanders & DeLong, 1917) is redescribed, and a lectotype is designated to clarify the application of the name. Deltocephalus plagus Ball & DeLong, 1926 and Laevicephalus shingwauki Beamer & Tuthill, 1934 are recognized as junior syn. nov. of C. concinnus, now the only recognized species in the genus.
Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Psychological Interventions on Diabetes Distress, Depression, and Glycemic Control in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Hu Hanyu , Kuang Li , Dai Halina , Sheng Yu
Published: November 2024

Purpose

To explore the effect of nurse-led psychological interventions on diabetes distress, depression, and glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Method

Seven databases were systematically searched. Outcome measures were diabetes distress, depression, and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level. RoB 2.0 was used for risk of bias assessment. Data were synthesized using Review Manager 5.4 software.

Results

Fourteen studies were included from 2,837 articles. Five studies pooled in the meta-analysis demonstrated reduction in diabetes distress (standard mean difference = −0.36, 95% confidence interval [–0.49, −0.24],
p
< 0.001), favoring nurse-led psychological interventions over controls. Effects of the interventions on depression and HbA1c level were inconsistent across studies.

Conclusion

Nurse-led psychological interventions demonstrated the effect of reducing diabetes distress and some promising benefits for depression and glycemic control. Integrating nurse-led psychological interventions into usual care will be beneficial for individuals with T2DM in the future.
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Do older adults take action to reduce fall risk after attending a community-based fall risk screening?
Authors: Rider John V. , Martin Shannon , Vieira Erin
Published: November 2024

We investigated whether older adults take action to reduce their fall risk after attending a community-based fall risk screening and receiving individual fall prevention recommendations. Older adults attending a free community-based fall risk screening received tailored advice from occupational and physical therapists based on their risk factors. Approximately three months after the screening, participants completed an interview survey via phone to understand actions taken due to the screening and recommendations. Sixteen participants completed the follow-up, and eleven took action or made behavioral changes. The most reported changes included being more cautious with functional mobility, walking speed, or stance, increased physical activity or exercise participation, and increased awareness of environmental hazards. Community-based fall risk screenings may motivate older adults to make behavioral changes to reduce fall risk; however, further research is needed to identify ways to improve the impact of community fall risk screenings and fall prevention recommendations.
Plus de 30 ans de jeux sérieux pour le développement des territoires à Clermont-Ferrand (France)
Authors: Dernat Sylvain
Published: November 2024

Il existe une tradition importante à Clermont-Ferrand (France) dans la conception et la mobilisation de jeux sérieux au service du développement territorial. Cet entretien, réalisé avec deux chercheurs emblématiques de cette histoire, revient sur les trente dernières années. Il aborde en quoi le jeu n’est pas une innovation récente mais pourquoi son utilisation dans les territoires est aujourd’hui renouvelée. Au travers de deux carrières atypiques, l’entretien montre que les relations aux partenaires non-académique ont bien changé, mais que le sens du jeu reste fondamental, pour ne pas en faire un outil inutile voire contre-productif. Enfin, il aborde en quoi l’expérience clermontoise a conduit à une pensée particulière des jeux pour les territoires.
Mettre en jeu un projet de territoire. Opérationnaliser la transition et anticiper le changement par un jeu sérieux
Authors: Voiron-Canicio Christine , Dubus Nathalie , Caglioni Matteo , Loubier Jean-Christophe , Vatblé de Sigalony Cassandre
Published: November 2024

L’article analyse la manière dont les jeux sérieux permettent d’appréhender les dynamiques spatio-temporelles futures des systèmes territoriaux dans le cadre de la transition environnementale et territoriale. Les jeux qui ont été retenus sont des jeux de projet territorial. Ils ont en commun une optique prospective qui engage les participants-acteurs, réunis en atelier, à se projeter collectivement dans le futur, et à imaginer les évolutions possibles de leur territoire à un horizon lointain. La première partie illustre l’intérêt d’inclure un jeu sérieux dans un projet territorial en prenant quatre exemples de jeu représentatifs de modes opératoires dédiés à un type de public et à une phase d’un projet. La deuxième partie est consacrée à l’exposé de jeux sérieux intégrés à des recherches dont la finalité est d’anticiper le changement spatial futur résultant de mesures d’adaptation au changement climatique ; deux jeux basés sur la méthode de la géoprospective sont présentés. La troisième partie se focalise sur l’un de ces deux jeux en expliquant le rôle qui lui est assigné dans la recherche, les phases de jeu ainsi que les enseignements tirés des retours d’expérience.
Autour d’une double origine : histoire du capitalisme racial. Entretien avec Sylvie Laurent
Authors: Krtolica Igor , Michel Aurélia , Laurent Sylvie
Published: November 2024

Au cœur de l’histoire de l’Occident, la relation inaugurale entre race et capitalisme a été très tôt identifiée par les penseurs caribéens et africains-américains, depuis des sociétés où cette articulation est particulièrement sensible. Or, dès la fin du xviiie siècle, le capitalisme racial s’est noué en Amérique du Nord à une promesse démocratique. Dès lors, l’histoire des Amériques témoigne de cette intrication paradoxale du capitalisme et de la violence raciale d’un côté avec le fait démocratique de l’autre. C’est cette double – voire triple – origine qui est au cœur du travail de l’américaniste Sylvie Laurent dans son dernier livre, Capital et race (2024). À partir des principaux mythes intellectuels qui fondent les États-Unis, et plus largement l’Occident moderne, elle revient ainsi sur l’envers du récit de l’émancipation libérale : l’effacement d’une profonde opération de violence capitaliste et raciale. Ce dispositif fait de l’« origine des inégalités » modernes un récit impossible.
La Préhistoire des inégalités au prisme du genre. Entretien avec Anne Augereau, Claudine Cohen et Aline Thomas
Authors: Hadad Rémi , Vuillerod Jean-Baptiste , Augereau Anne , Cohen Claudine , Thomas Aline
Published: November 2024

Cet entretien de la revue Tracés revient sur la question des inégalités de genre à la Préhistoire. Les chercheuses Anne Augereau, Claudine Cohen et Aline Thomas y discutent des méthodes archéologiques à partir desquelles il est possible de documenter les rapports sociaux de sexe au Paléolithique et au Néolithique, et elles expliquent les enjeux de ces recherches. Elles montrent notamment comment certains grands récits font obstacle à notre connaissance archéologique du genre et des rapports entre hommes et femmes. La mise à distance critique de l’idée d’une « nature » qui fonderait la division sexuelle du travail ou encore du mythe d’un matriarcat primitif apparaît alors non seulement comme la condition de possibilité d’un savoir scientifique sur le passé de l’humanité, mais aussi comme un moyen d’intervenir de manière pertinente dans les problématiques féministes actuelles.
Designing and Debriefing Approximations for Novice Mathematics Teachers as a Navigation of the In-Between
Authors: Barno Erin
Published: November 2024

The chapter posits that the conceptualization of the in-between can be used in the design, debrief, and analysis of digital clinical simulations with novices to (re)imagine how approximations can be used to support the development of novice teachers' ambitious and equitable pedagogies. Decisions made within the design and debrief of approximations are illustrated and broken down in terms of how tensions that arrive within the in-between can be used to build a novice teachers' awareness of if and how their choices align with tenets of ambitious and equitable mathematics teaching. Further, these perspectives create an opportunity for mathematics teacher educators (MTEs) to make sense of novice teachers' experience within digital clinical simulations in terms of how they develop an iterative awareness, or navigation, of their choices in moments of tension.
Research Progress towards the Machining of Titanium Alloy Using CNC Milling: A Technical Review
Authors: Kumar Mithun , Rao P. Sudhakar
Published: November 2024

Because of their extraordinary qualities, titanium alloys are very sought-after materials that can be applied to a wide range of sectors. Excellent mechanical and chemical qualities, including a high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to corrosion, are present in it. The special properties of these alloys make machining them extremely difficult. As frequent tool wear occurs throughout the machining process, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling has become a potential method for machining titanium alloys due to its precision and versatility. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the development of titanium alloy CNC milling, with an emphasis on the effects of cutting tool geometries and materials on machining efficiency. The process examines several aspects of cutting circumstances, including depth of cut, speed, feed rate, and lubrication techniques, and optimizes machining parameters and procedures to achieve the best results. Surface integrity and quality, surface roughness, residual stresses, and microstructural changes brought about by CNC milling are the main points of evaluation.
Exploring the Potential of Pangasius Catfish Oil as a Base Oil for Nanoemulsion Products: Optimization and Characterization
Authors: Putri Anak Agung Sagung Indah Candra , Tanaya Cokorda Andi Janawi , Yustiantara Putu Sanna , Setiawan Eka Indra , Rupiasih Ni Nyoman , Wirasuta I.M.A. Gelgel
Published: November 2024

Pangasius catfish, also known as striped catfish, is a high-fat fish compared to other freshwater fish like snakehead fish and carp. The oil extracted from this fish contains unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids that are beneficial for health. The quality of the oil is affected by the extraction method, especially the preliminary heating temperature for the extraction. Pangasius catfish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) that have the potential to inhibit inflammation, hyperpigmentation, accelerate skin healing for topical applications, and act as a skin permeation enhancer and oil base for nanoemulsion due to its high oleic acid content. In this research, an experimental design was conducted on pangasius catfish oil extraction using the pressing method to optimize predetermined parameters using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The factors considered for optimization included the quantity of water and extraction temperatures, with water content ranging from 50% to 150% (w/v) and extraction temperatures ranging from 25°C to 55°C. These ranges were intended to yield results and characterization values of oxidation parameters are tested according to the International Fish Oil Standard (IFOS) through tests including Acid Value (AV), Peroxide Value (PV), Anisidine Value (p-AnV), and Total Oxidation (TOTOX). Subsequently, the optimal conditions were confirmed to obtain the best fish oil results, which were achieved at 1.5 times the amount of pre-treatment water and a pre-treatment temperature of 55°C. The pangasius catfish oil obtained from the confirmation of optimal conditions is used as a raw material for producing nanoemulsions. The D-Optimal Mixture Design of Design Expert approach is utilized to formulate the nanoemulsion. The nanoemulsion formula containing 0.5% pangasius catfish oil was determined as the optimal formula according to the range of physical characteristics of the referenced nanoemulsion preparations with a desirability value of 0.974. This study has demonstrated the potential utility of pangasius catfish oil as a prominent base oil in nanoemulsion products.
Fabrication of a PETG-Based Biocarrier Using Additive Manufacturing for Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) Applications
Authors: Widjaya Revani Khoyyiroh Hana Khotimah , Faizal Ferry , Joni I Made , Panatarani Camellia
Published: November 2024

The moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) has been identified as a promising method for reducing water pollution. Biocarriers are important in MBBR treatment processes because they provide surface area for biofilm attachment and improve treatment efficiency. These biocarriers use decomposing microorganisms attached to their surface and have been developed in a variety of shapes, materials, and procedures. This study aims to create a biocarrier using an additive manufacturing process and a PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) filament as its material. The biocarrier's pore size plays a crucial role in determining its effectiveness for biofilm attachment and treatment efficiency. By modifying the net diameter of the biocarrier's design, we aimed to investigate the impact of different pore sizes on these factors. We experimented with fabricating three different sizes of the biocarrier's pore by modifying three different sizes of the net diameter of the biocarrier's design: type 1 is 1.8 ± 0.22 mm, type 2 is 1.0 ± 0.29 mm, and type 3 is 0.8 ± 0.27 mm. This research provides insights for the next step: evaluating biofilms' attachment efficiency on each type of biocarrier and comparing their performance.
L'evoluzione della legislazione socio-sanitaria italiana
Authors: Simonetti N. , Defilippis V.
Published: November 2024

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Biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease progression: a longitudinal cohort study of NPTX2, GRIA1, and GRIA4
Authors: Jin Kunpei , Lv Zhengyang , Pang Xinping , Zhu Chengjiang , Liu Ronghong , Wei Yanyu , Pang Chaoyang
Published: November 2024

Early diagnosis and intervention are vital for slowing Alzheimer’s disease progression and improving the quality of life in older people. Mild cognitive impairment, an early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, offers a key opportunity for research and intervention. However, current diagnostic methods are typically applied after significant symptoms appear, limiting the effectiveness of early intervention. The data of middle-aged and older individuals collected from the publicly available NCBI datasets GSE5281 and GSE1297 were included in this longitudinal cohort study. The cognitive status changes in participants over time were assessed using standard cognitive assessment tools, such as the Mini-Mental State Examination, along with mild cognitive impairment-specific tools. There was a significant negative correlation between Mini-Mental State Examination scores and the expression levels of neuronal pentraxin 2, glutamate receptor ionotropic AMPA 1 and 4. These results suggest that higher expression levels of these genes are associated with more severe cognitive impairment, highlighting their potential as biomarkers for the early detection of mild cognitive impairment. This study provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying cognitive decline in older people and suggests directions for future research.
Advanced technologies applied to physical exercise for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease management: a narrative review
Authors: Sortino Martina , Amato Alessandra , Musumeci Giuseppe
Published: November 2024

The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is increasing along with overall life expectancy, which poses a serious challenge to healthcare systems in general. Non-pharmacological therapies, such as physical activity, have gained popularity due to their potential to improve cognitive and motor function, particularly as the prevalence of dementia is predicted to increase with overall life expectancy. This narrative review aims to describe the issues affecting individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in practicing physical activity, with a focus on strategies for promoting the latter such as the use of supportive technologies. Specifically, the central part of the review describes all the scientific studies to date that use technologies to promote and perform exercise in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Our review describes that the technologies used to date are video sports games, virtual interfaces, inertial sensors, and virtual cycling experiences and these technologies have been demonstrated to have efficacy in balance, quality of life, physical performance, risk of falls, strength, and frailty assessment. However, there is little homogeneity in exercise protocols this suggests that technology can be a safe and effective tool for promoting an active lifestyle in patients with dementia, but further research is needed to maximize its usefulness and accessibility. Future studies could be devoted to investigating the specific characteristics in terms of frequency, intensity, time, and type that technology-assisted physical activity needs to have to be effective in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
Innovative microfluidic technologies in precision research and therapy development in diabetic neuropathy: a narrative review
Authors: Lee Donghee , Yang Kai , Xie Jingwei
Published: November 2024

Diabetic neuropathy is a prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus and is characterized by progressive nerve damage that results in sensory and motor deficits. Although traditional in vitro models have provided valuable insights, they often lack the complexity needed to fully mimic the pathophysiology of DN. Microfluidic technology offers sophisticated platforms that focus on simulating the neural environment, isolating axons, simulating axonal interactions with Schwann cells, simulating blood–nerve barrier dynamics, and integrating nerve-target tissue interactions to better recapitulate the physiological and pathological conditions of the peripheral nervous system affected by diabetes, potentially revolutionizing DN research. This review explores the application of microfluidic platforms in neurobiology research, focusing on their ability to model key aspects such as axonal degeneration, myelination deficits, blood–nerve barrier dysfunction, and interactions between nerves and target tissues. Microfluidic devices enable precise control over the cellular microenvironment, facilitating studies on how factors such as high glucose levels, oxidative stress, and inflammation contribute to nerve damage in DN. Perspectives on challenges and future directions are discussed, including the need for enhanced biomimicry, standardized experimental protocols, and integration with patient-derived cells for personalized medicine approaches. Overall, microfluidic platforms represent a promising toolset for advancing our understanding of diabetic neuropathy pathogenesis, accelerating the development of therapies, and ultimately alleviating the burden of diabetic neuropathy on patients.