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High precision inversion method for two-phase complex fracture media based on linear slip theory
Authors: Li Dong , Wang Guanjun , Guo Yinling , Peng Suping , Cui Xiaoqin
Published: February 2025

Fractures are the channel of oil and gas storage and migration, and also the inducing factor of mine disaster. Therefore, a detailed characterization of fractures contributes to safe and effective development of resources. Traditional fracture prediction based on linear slip theory usually assumes that the fracture is horizontal or vertical, which is not consistent with the natural morphology of the fracture. Moreover, using approximate solutions to solve the weak seismic response of fractures is easy to cause errors, and the assumption of single-phase media is not consistent with the geological conditions of oil and gas reservoirs. To address these issues, an exact Zoeppritz equation is proposed for two-phase complex fracture media inversion. The compliance parameter, which can describe the fracture characteristics, are introduced into the Zoeppritz equation, and the reflection and transmission coefficients of the two-phase complex fracture media are derived. Multiscale inversion is an effective means to balance the energy difference between fractures and impedance interfaces. Therefore, a comprehensive multiscale inversion process combining exact and approximate solutions is proposed. The edge preserving smoothing (EPS) has a good boundary protection effect. Introducing EPS into the inversion objective function can highlight the boundaries of small-scale geological structures, which is conducive to the fine characterization of fractures. Test results of synthetic and field data show that the proposed inversion method can obtain high-precision elastic and compliance parameters, and is an effective tool for fine characterization of fracture media in oil and gas development and carbon geological storage projects.
Utilization of Propofol as an Analgesic Adjuvant in the Multimodal Management of Acute Erythromelalgia Secondary to Lyme Disease Neuropathy: A Case Report
Authors: Parry Stephanie M. , Brancolini Scott A. , Bireley Madeline , Pickle Elizabeth A. , Cladis Franklyn P.
Published: February 2025

Pediatric neuropathic pain can be difficult to treat, may require a multimodal approach, and is often guided by adult literature given the paucity of pediatric studies. A healthy adolescent male presented with acute onset of severe bilateral lower extremity neuropathic pain diagnosed as erythromelalgia secondary to Lyme disease. After standard medication regimens failed to control his symptoms, popliteal nerve blocks improved pain control and subhypnotic doses of propofol provided significant pain relief. This case describes a complex multidisciplinary workup and multimodal treatment—including the successful use of subhypnotic propofol doses as an analgesic adjuvant for resistant pediatric neuropathic pain.
Fat Oxidation Rates during Exercise in Pre-Pubertal Children: The Role of Obesity, Fitness and Lean Mass
Authors: Rodríguez-Gómez Irene , Martín-García María , Alegre Luis M. , García-Cuartero Beatriz , González-Vergaz Amparo , Carcavilla Atilano , Aragonés Ángel , Ara Ignacio
Published: February 2025

Purpose

To determine fat oxidation values during a graded cyclo-ergometer exercise in pre-pubertal children considering cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and body size based on obesity status and sex. Moreover, to elucidate whether body mass index (BMI) or fat accumulation mediate the relationship between CRF and fat oxidation.

Methods

We evaluated 118 pre-pubertal children (59 girls) aged 11.5 ± 2.0 yr (Tanner ≤II). Body composition was assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and anthropometry, CRF (peak oxygen uptake -VO2peak) and fat oxidation rates were determined during a graded cycling test.

Results

In absolute values, obese pre-pubertal children displayed higher maximal fat oxidation (MFO) compared to overweight and normal-weight counterparts (p = 0.006). However, after adjusting by CRF the difference in MFO disappeared (p = 0.104). When MFO was expressed with respect to body size and adjusted by CRF, it was significantly greater in normal-weight children (p = <0.001). Similar results were found in boys and girls. Furthermore, fat accumulation and BMI acted as mediators in the relationship between CRF and fat oxidation, explained a 38% of the variance.

Conclusions

Fat oxidation levels are comparable among pre-pubertal children, regardless of obesity status, upon CRF adjustment. Nevertheless, when contextualized within body size, obese and overweight children demonstrated reduced fat oxidation capacity compared to their normal-weight peers during exercise and with no sex-related differences. Furthermore, fat mass seems to be a mediator factor between CRF and fat oxidation.
The genome sequence of the Scorched Wing moth, Plagodis dolabraria (Linnaeus, 1767)
Authors: Broad Gavin R. , Holt Steph , Sivess Laura , Boyes Douglas ,   Natural History Museum Genome Acquisition Lab,   University of Oxford and Wytham Woods Genome Acquisition Lab,   Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Management, Samples and Laboratory team,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Scientific Operations: Sequencing Operations,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Core Informatics team,   Tree of Life Core Informatics collective,   Darwin Tree of Life Consortium
Published: February 2025

We present a genome assembly from a male specimen of Plagodis dolabraria (Scorched Wing; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Geometridae). The genome sequence has a total length of 939.07 megabases. Most of the assembly (99.59%) is scaffolded into 31 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the Z sex chromosome. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 16.97 kilobases in length.
Better Regularization for Sequential Decision Spaces: Fast Convergence Rates for Nash, Correlated, and Team Equilibria
Authors: Farina Gabriele , Kroer Christian , Sandholm Tuomas
Published: February 2025

The paper studies the application of first-order methods to the problem of computing equilibria of large-scale extensive-form games. It introduces a new weighted entropy-based distance-generating function for instantiating first-order methods. The new function achieves significantly better strong-convexity properties than existing weight schemes for the dilated entropy while maintaining the same easily implemented closed-form proximal mapping as the prior state of the art.

The paper then generalizes our new entropy distance function, as well as the whole class of dilated distance functions, to the scaled extension operator. This yields the first efficiently computable distance-generating function for the decision polytopes capturing correlated and team solution concepts for extensive-form games. By instantiating first-order methods with these regularizers, several new results are achieved, such as the first method for computing ex ante correlated team equilibria with a guaranteed 1/T rate of convergence and efficient proximal updates.
Anatomía de la Concentración del Ingreso en Colombia
Authors: Lora Eduardo
Published: February 2025

Certain structural features of income inequality in Colombia remain underexplored. Drawing on microdata from the 2022 DANE Large Integrated Household Survey (GEIH), this study examines the inequality across various income categories, provides decompositions of household per capita income inequality by income sources, and analyzes labor income inequality both within and between groups to assess their contributions to overall inequality. The findings reveal that only half of the observed income concentration stems from disparities in labor income. Furthermore, the concentration of labor income is driven primarily by inequalities within groups rather than differences between them. Among the groups analyzed, individuals with higher education and self-employed workers are the largest contributors to inequality. These insights suggest that future studies should focus on these specific groups to identify the most effective policy interventions for reducing inequality.
El covid-19 y el mercado laboral en Lima Metropolitana y Callao
Authors: Paredes Zegarra Tania
Published: February 2025

This study examines the impact of COVID-19 quarantine measures on employment in Lima Metropolitan Area and Callao in 2020, with a particular focus on gender disparities. Women’s vulnerability in the labor market, reflected in lower wages, domestic responsibilities, and high informality rates, underscores the importance of this analysis. Using data from the Permanent Employment Survey (EPE) and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) methodology, the study evaluates how mobility restrictions affected working hours and hourly income. Results indicate a reduction in working hours, with the most significant impacts observed among female heads of households. Conversely, women in essential jobs and men in the formal sector experienced increases in working hours. Regarding income, women saw substantial reductions, whereas men in essential jobs and women in the formal sector recorded income increases. The findings highlight the need for public policies aimed at mitigating labor inequalities and protecting the most vulnerable workers.
Circularly Polarized Plane Wave Source Implementation in Time-domain Electromagnetic Simulations
Authors: Liu Jake W.
Published: February 2025

A unified framework for implementing circularly polarized plane wave sources in time-domain electromagnetic simulations is presented. Unlike traditional approaches that require separate settings for the orthogonal components as different sources, our method integrates circular polarization states represented in frequency domain seamlessly into time-domain simulations. We also studied the effectiveness of the approach when broadband sources are used. This framework is applicable to both finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) and pseudospectral time-domain (PSTD) methods.
Design of a Miniaturized Symmetrical E-shaped MIMO Antenna withLow Coupling
Authors: Zheng Xuemei , Zhao Ziwei , Pan Yuwen , Zhang Tongchao
Published: February 2025

In order to meet the demand of contemporary 5G mobile communication for miniaturized MIMO antenna systems, this paper proposes a symmetric E-shaped patch antenna. It is mainly realized by digging out the simple rectangular radiation patch, and etching four rectangular slots at the ground plane to widen the working bandwidth. The overall size of the antenna is 20 mm × 40 mm. However, there is current mutual coupling between the two radiation patches closely arranged up and down, which greatly affects the radiation effect of the antenna. Therefore, in order to reduce the coupling degree between each other, a 1 × 3 metamaterial (MTM) array structure is added between the two patches, in which the structure of the MTM unit is similar to a “concave” character. Simulation and real measurement of antennas using 3D electromagnetic simulation software HFSS and vector network analyzer, and the test results show that the proposed antenna is S11 <-10 dB in 5.32-6.02 GHz (relative bandwidth of 12.35%), the isolation degree S21 is above -18 dB throughout the operating frequency band, and the overall Envelope correlation coefficient (ECC) is less than 0.02 in the working band, which further confirms that the designed MIMO antenna has good isolation. The radiation pattern of the antenna is good, which is suitable for the basic requirements of 5G WLAN band.
Accelerated Variant Model-aided Optimization of Coupled Line Bandpass Filter
Authors: Uluslu Ahmet
Published: February 2025

Here, a 5-row microstrip coupled line filter design with six different variable design parameters having a center resonance frequency of 2.45 GHz is considered as a multi-dimensional and single-objective optimization problem using a variant of the newly proposed Chameleon swarm algorithm. In this study, three different objective functions specially adapted from mathematical models were used for the current problem. Additionally, artificial neural network (ANN) modeling support was used for acceleration, thus eliminating the extra hardware cost that may be needed. The filter toolbox, which was recently released with the MATLAB 2021b version, was used throughout the optimization process. The study includes multiple innovations, including the updated algorithm, new toolbox and original objective functions.
Understanding Mycobacterium tuberculosis through its genomic diversity and evolution
Authors: Sweeney Mollie I. , Carranza Carson E. , Tobin David M.
Published: February 2025

Pathogen evolution and genomic diversity are shaped by specific host immune pressures and therapeutic interventions. Analysis of the extant genomes of circulating strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a leading cause of infectious mortality that has co-evolved with humans for thousands of years, can provide new insights into host-pathogen interactions that underlie specific aspects of pathogenesis and onward transmission. With the explosion in the number of fully sequenced M. tuberculosis strains that are now paired with detailed clinical data, there are new opportunities to understand the evolutionary basis for and consequences of M. tuberculosis strain diversity. This review examines mechanistic findings that have emerged from pairing whole genome sequencing data and evolutionary analysis with functional dissection of specific bacterial variants. These include improved understanding of secreted effectors that modulate the properties and migratory behavior of infected macrophages as well as bacterial genetic alterations important for survival within hypoxic microenvironments. Genomic, evolutionary, and functional analyses across diverse M. tuberculosis strains will identify prominent bacterial adaptations to their human hosts and shape our understanding of TB disease biology and the host immune response.
Is that your kei or my K? Bodily performance of fandom in visual kei and K-pop dance parties in Santiago, Chile
Authors: Reyes-Navarro Javiera , Min Wonjung
Published: February 2025

Visual kei, a Japanese rock subgenre, and K-pop have been the two most visible East Asian music fandoms in Chile since the 2000s and a critical element of the expansion of East Asian popular culture in the country. This article examines how fans of both genres have come to perform their fandom through bodily strategies within the setting of visual kei and K-pop dance parties held in Santiago, Chile. We understand identity as a performance and the dance floor as a prime site to display fandom adherence and build identities via in-person interactions. Through literature review and direct observation conducted over twelve months, this article establishes that Chilean visual kei fans perform fandom through sartorial choices. However, K-pop fans perform their fandom through imitation and repetition of dance moves. We argue that the differences in fandom strategies arise from the availability of identification models within Chilean society and the expectations set by visual kei and K-pop as genres.
An unrecognized threat: An evaluation of exposure to air pollutants during smoke-generating endoscopy procedures
Authors: Walradt Trent , Szvarca Daniel , Hart Jaime , Adamkiewicz Gary , Nie Qiyue , Wissoker Madeleine , Desai Khushi , Wang Yuzhu , Aihara Hiroyuki , Thompson Christopher C
Published: February 2025

INTRODUCTION:

To characterize the smoke generated during several endoscopic procedures and evaluate the efficacy of a smoke evacuation system as a preventative measure.

METHODS:

Monitoring devices in closure proximity to patients measured particulate matter (PM) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during endoscopic procedures. The impact of a smoke evacuator system was also assessed.

RESULTS:

PM and VOC levels were significantly elevated during all procedures. The smoke evacuator reduced exposure.

DISCUSSION:

Smoke produced during endoscopy is a potential health risk for endoscopy staff. Protective measures and further research on long-term exposure effects are warranted.
Dry suction versus wet suction of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy for diagnosis of solid pancreatic lesions:a multicenter randomized controlled non-inferiority trial
Authors: Xu Shenglin , Guo Jianian , Qin Mengbin , Meng Yiteng , Xie Fang , Qiao Weiguang , Hu Haiyan , Peng Peng , Rownoak Jahan , Heng Socheat , Ung Finang , Ye Yaping , Wang Jing , Li Weixin , Zou Yingying , Zou Li , Huang Shaohui , Liu Side , Wang Junfen , Yao Jun , Li Yue
Published: February 2025

Background and aims:

Conclusions regarding the suction techniques of EUS-FNB remain controversial. This study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the dry suction versus wet suction technique in solid pancreatic lesions (SPLs) and determine the optimal number of passes for EUS-FNB.

Methods:

This investigation was conducted as a multicenter, randomized, controlled, non-inferiority trial. Patients with SPLs were randomly allocated to receive either the dry or wet suction technique. The primary outcome was diagnostic accuracy. The secondary outcomes included sensitivity, specificity, optimal number of needle passes, specimen quality, procedure time, and adverse events.

Results:

Of the 200 patients, 193 were included in the final analysis, with 96 in the dry suction group and 97 in the wet suction group. The diagnostic accuracies were 97.92% and 96.91% in the dry and wet groups, respectively, with a 1.01% difference between the study groups (two-sided 95% CI, -3.47% to 5.48%, P=0.659). The overall adverse event rate was 2.6%. No significant differences were observed in sample adequacy (98.9% vs. 98.9%, P = 1) or blood contamination (P = 0.796). Regarding procedure time, there was no statistical difference (18.68±8.03 min vs. 19.36±8.89 min, P=0.626); however, more procedural steps were required in the wet suction technique. No significant difference was found between the cumulative diagnostic accuracy of each needle (1st pass 93.78% vs. 2nd pass 95.34% vs. 3rd pass 97.41%, P = 0.225).

Disscussion:

The dry suction technique is non-inferior to the wet suction technique for EUS-FNB in SPLs. In the absence of rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE), only one pass was required to achieve more than 90% diagnostic accuracy. (ClinicalTrial.gov number NCT05549856.)
Política y defensa en el suroriente cubano: el castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, 1635-1800
Authors: Padrón Reyes Lilyam
Published: February 2025

En el artículo abordamos la gestión y el ordenamiento del sistema defensivo del suroriente cubano a través del castillo de San Pedro de la Roca desde sus inicios en la primera mitad del siglo XVII y durante el siglo XVIII. Tomando como base en nuestro análisis los informes, estados y proyectos generados por las autoridades coloniales y los ingenieros militares examinaremos la evolución del modelo de fortificación hispano en estrecha relación con la política imperial en el espacio caribeño, y particularmente en Santiago de Cuba.
Del ‘aguapetróleo’ a la protesta popular: el paro cívico del 13 de abril de 1983 en Barrancabermeja
Authors: Delgado Gaona Juan Camilo
Published: February 2025

En este artículo se estudia el paro cívico del 13 de abril de 1983 en el municipio de Barrancabermeja, especialmente a partir de la revisión, sistematización y análisis de la prensa que registró la jornada de protesta antes, durante y después del 13 de abril de 1983 —Semanario Voz Proletaria, Vanguardia Liberal, El Espectador y El Tiempo—, además de informes, comunicados públicos y otras fuentes documentales. El artículo está estructurado en cuatro apartados: inicialmente, se presenta un breve abordaje contextual y teórico de los paros cívicos en Colombia en la década de los años 80; el segundo, describe las causas históricas, los debates políticos y la organización del paro cívico; en el tercer apartado, se expone el desarrollo y desenlace del paro cívico, resaltando las acciones colectivas, los elementos culturales de la protesta y la respuesta de las élites políticas del municipio; y en el cuarto se explican a modo de conclusión los principales aspectos positivos del paro cívico, la base del éxito de la protesta y los elementos de análisis que permitirían nuevas investigaciones del movimiento cívico y los conflictos socioambientales en el municipio de Barrancabermeja.
La universidad como lugar de memoria: el caso de la Universidad Técnica del Estado, sede Concepción, región del Biobío, Chile
Authors: Tesche Paula , Villagrán Caamaño Guillermo , Amaya González Juan Pablo , Catalán Carvallo Javiera María , Moris Stephanie
Published: February 2025

Este artículo se centra en la universidad como lugar de memoria en Chile, entendida como un espacio que integra los recuerdos y los olvidos asociados a una comunidad con un proyecto colectivo que, desde la producción de conocimiento, buscaba transformar la sociedad. El caso de la Universidad Técnica del Estado (UTE), sede Concepción, ahora Universidad del Bío-Bío (UBB), permite abordar el problema del olvido generado por la intervención dictatorial que negó su historia y relegó las memorias institucionales. Se plantea la hipótesis de que los actuales trabajos de memoria dan continuidad al proyecto universitario cancelado. La metodología emplea un enfoque cualitativo documental, analizando fuentes primarias y secundarias. Los hallazgos confirman la trascendencia de la dictadura en el modelo universitario actual, la institucionalización del olvido y la relevancia de la investigación social y los trabajos de memoria en el presente.
Analisis Perubahan Garis Pantai Wilayah Pesisir Menggunakan Metode DSAS (Digital Shoreline Analysis System) Di Pantai Tirang, Tugurejo Kota Semarang
Authors: Gaol Hadimas Lumban , Helmi Muhammad , Satriadi Alfi
Published: February 2025

Kondisi morfologi Pantai Tirang termasuk dalam jenis perairan yang landai dan dangkal. Kawasan ini secara signifikan berpengaruh terhadap pola penggunaan lahan. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui perubahan garis pantai berdasarkan analisis Citra Satelit Sentinel 2A tahun 2018, 2021, dan 2024 menggunakan metode Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS), sebuah plugin dari ArcGIS dan mengetahui pengaruh perubahan garis pantai terhadap penggunaan lahan pesisir berdasarkan analisis geospasial menggunakan metode supervised classification. DSAS menghasilkan Net Shoreline Movement (NSM) dan End Point Rate (EPR) dari tahun 2018 hingga 2024, dalam kurun waktu 6 tahun. Hasil pengolahan menunjukkan garis pantai di Pantai Tirang memiliki perubahan berupa abrasi pada tahun 2018-2021 mencapai 5,27 ha, sedangkan pada tahun 2021-2024 abrasi mencapai 4,82 ha. Laju abrasi yang dimiliki yaitu 7,92 m/tahun. Variasi penggunaan lahan di Kelurahan Tugurejo terdiri atas badan air, lahan kosong, mangrove, pemukiman dan semak belukar. Dampak dari perubahan garis pantai dari tahun 2018 di Pantai Tirang terhadap penggunaan lahan di Kelurahan Tugurejo ialah badan air mengalami penurunan dengan luas pada tahun 2024 mencapai 224 ha. Selain itu juga menyebabkan penurunan luasan mangrove, pada tahun 2024 luas mangrove tersisa 57,61 ha.
Hubungan Kandungan Fosfat dan Parameter Lingkungan di Muara Sungai Mrican, Pekalongan
Authors: Pratiwi Nadien , Handoyo Gentur , Indrayanti Elis
Published: February 2025

Muara sungai merupakan perairan yang kompleks dimana terjadi pertemuan antara air sungai dan air laut. Masukan air sungai ke laut membawa sumber zat hara yang dapat meningkatkan produktivitas perairan. Muara Sungai Mrican, Pekalongan menjadi salah satu tempat mengalirnya limbah yang berasal dari berbagai kegiatan manusia dan industri yang diduga mengandung unsur fosfat. Fosfat adalah salah satu unsur hara yang berperan penting dalam ekosistem perairan, namun konsentrasi yang tinggi dapat menyebabkan eutrofikasi dan mengganggu keseimbangan ekosistem perairan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi hubungan antara kandungan fosfat dan parameter lingkungan (suhu, salinitas, pH dan DO) di Muara Sungai Mrican, Pekalongan. Pengambilan sampel  dilaksanakan pada 30 Mei 2024 di 28 titik yang mewakili daerah sungai, muara dan sekitar pantai. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kandungan fosfat di Muara Sungai Mrican. Pekalongan berkisar antara 0,002 – 0,817 µmol/L; yang membentuk pola konvergen di beberapa titik stasiun, dengan nilai yang cenderung tinggi pada daerah muara, dan menurun pada perairan pantai menuju laut. Korelasi fosfat menunjukkan hubungan positif dengan suhu (r = 0,433) yang menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi kandungan fosfat, semakin tinggi pula suhu air, namun berhubungan sebaliknya dengan salinitas (r = -0,819); pH (r = -0,715); dan DO (r = -0,022).
Hubungan ASI Eksklusif dengan Kejadian Diare pada Bayi Usia di Bawah 6 Bulan Tahun 2017 (Analisis Data SDKI 2017)
Authors: Rusyda Fikriya
Published: February 2025

Background: Diarrhea is the main cause of malnutrition in underfive children. One of the efforts to prevent diarrhea in infants is exclusive breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding is infant that receives only breast milk without any additional consumption from 0 to 6 months. Under six months infant who are not exclusively breastfed have a higher risk of developing diarrhea than those who are exclusively breastfed.Methods: This study aims to determine the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of diarrhea in under six months infants in Indonesia. This study analyze secondary data from the 2017 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey. The sample in this study consist of all live infants aged 0-6 months born to women aged 15-49 years in Indonesia who were successfully interviewed and had a complete answer (no answer missing). After weighting, 1898 samples were obtained.Result: The result found that the proportion of diarrhea incidence in Indonesia is 9.1%. Meanwhile of all infants, 36% were not exclusively breastfed. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between infants who were not exclusively breastfed and diarrhea incidence in Indonesia after adjusted by mother's education level, maternal employment status, mother’s economic level, area of residence, and latrine ownership (PR = 2.12, 95% CI = 1.46-3.07).Conclusion : Infants who were not exclusively breastfed increase the risk for diarrhea. Therefore it is necessary to have a program to increase the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding. The program can take the form of counseling by health workers in health services.
Faktor–Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Gangguan Perkembangan Motorik Kasar
Authors: Virmandiani Virmandiani , Adisasmita Asri C.
Published: February 2025

Background: Gross motor skills are very important for functional independence and others developmental milestone. Delays in this domain are more pronounced than in other domains in early age, for healthy developmental trajectories, so very early detection is imperative for every parent with a newborn. This study identify risk factors that affect gross motor development in children aged 1 to 3 years.Methods: This retrospective cohort study involved 139 subjects, rehabilitation outpatient clinic. Gross motor delay was assessed using CDC (Milestone Developmental) and Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) for patient with Cerebral Palsy. Potential risk factors included: prematurity status, asphyxia, epilepsy,  and parent's education.Results: 63 (45.32%) children had delays in gross motor skills, with a mean age of 27±7 months. Cox regression showed asphyxia RR=1.72; [95% CI, 1.49-1.99]; p=0.018. Epilepsy RR=1.50; [95% CI, 1.18-1.92]; p=0.004 was a factor associated with a higher risk ratio in children with gross motor delay. Prematurity was not statistically significant, which may be due to the very small number of subjects with prematurity (less than 5%). Younger children were more at risk of developing symptoms of delayed motor development. Parental education was not associated with the risk of delay.Conclusion: This study demonstrated children with asphyxia or epilepsy have higher risk of being gross motor delay. Therefore, early screening is very important in this population at risk, in order to identify potential delays so that these patients receive appropriate intervention immediately.
Gambaran Pengetahuan, Sikap, dan Perilaku Kebiasaan Makan pada Orang Sehat dan Pradiabetes di Kabupaten Bengkayang, Kalimantan Barat
Authors: Agustina Venti , Triandhini R.L.N.K. Retno , Ng Agustina
Published: February 2025

Background: Before diabetes mellitus occurs, it is preceded by the occurrence of prediabetes. Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are above normal or elevated in the blood, but has not yet entered the stage of diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus. The high increase in the number of cases of prediabetes to DM is related to changes in people's lifestyle behavior and environmental factors. The most prominent factor is an unbalanced diet that triggers risk factors for prediabetes and if not managed properly will lead to DM.Methods: This type of research is quantitative with a cross sectional design. The study was conducted in the Capkala Health Center Work Area in September-December 2020, the research respondents amounted to 62 people which were divided into 31 healthy people and 31 with prediabetes. Data collection techniques in the form of knowledge questionnaires, attitudes and behavior of eating habits and clinical examination consisting of fasting blood sugar (GDP), systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and total cholesterolResults: The results showed that 96.8% of prediabetic respondents had good knowledge of eating habits and 100% of those who were healthy. Respondents who have a positive attitude towards efforts to eat habits are 100%. Prediabetic respondents who have good behavior towards habits 90.3% and 100% healthy.Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of eating habits in healthy and prediabetic people are in the good category.
A note on generalized generalization
Authors: Švejdar Vítězslav
Published: February 2025

The generalization rules of sequent calculi allow, under some restrictions, to derive a formula ∃χφ or ∀χφ from a formula φχ (γ), i.e. from the formula obtained by substituting a variable γ for all free occurrences of χ in φ. We introduce modified generalization rules that make it possible to derive ∃χφ or ∀χφ from φχ (t) even in some cases where t is a complex term. These modified rules were invented in connection with attempts to prove the interpolation theorem for classical predicate logic without equality but with function symbols. This theorem seems (and remains) to be an unresolved case in the literature.
Enhancing zinc bio-fortification in wheat through agronomic interventions
Authors: Dipak Gite , Saumya Sharma , Sushant Patil , Bhupendra Mathpal , Mayur Darvhankar
Published: February 2025

Around half of the world’s agricultural soils, including sandy loam soils of Punjab region, are deficient in zinc (Zn), leading to decreased crop production and nutritional value. Balanced application of macro nutrients along with Zn bio-fortification enhances crop productivity and reduces the deterioration of soil health. This study investigates the effect of zinc sulphate monohydrate (ZnSO4.H2O) on growth, yield and nutrient uptake of wheat (Var. PBW-343). The plants were subjected to the following treatments: T1 (control), T2 (100% recycling-derived fertilizers, RDF), T3 (100% RDF + 5 kg ZnSO4.H2O ha-1), T4 (100% RDF + 10 kg ZnSO4.H2O ha-1), T5 (100% RDF + 15 kg ZnSO4.H2O ha-1), T6 (100% RDF + 20 kg ZnSO4.H2O ha-1) and T7 (100% RDF + two spray of ZnSO4.H2O @ 0.5% at tillering and late jointing stages). The results revealed that the plant height, number of functional leaves per plant, number of tillers per plant, number of effective tillers per plant, spike length, number of grains per spike, test weight, grain yield and straw yield are significant and found maximum in treatment T5; which was 100% RDF and 15 kg ZnSO4.H2O ha-1.
Tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis spp. (Miridae; Hemiptera) an emerging phytotoxic pest: A comprehensive review of its biology and management
Authors: Jaya Prabhavathi S R , Kavimugilan S , Kalyanasundaram A , Gowsalya R , Nanthini B , Natarajan S K , Elankavi S , Venkatachalam S R
Published: February 2025

The Tea Mosquito Bug (TMB), Helopeltis spp. (Miridae: Hemiptera), is a highly destructive pest that significantly threatens plantation and fruit crops across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. With a wide host range, Helopeltis spp. infests various economically vital crops such as tea, cashew, pomegranate, guava, neem and cocoa. Both nymphs and adults feed by piercing plant tissues, extracting fluids and injecting enzymes like polyphenol oxidase from their salivary glands, leading to browning and scab-like lesions on affected plant parts, ultimately reducing yield. Additionally, the damage is compounded by the transmission of secondary pathogens, particularly Botryodiplodia theobromae and Phytophthora, causes which lead to dieback diseases in crops like neem and pomegranate, resulting in causing considerable economic losses. Although chemical control methods especially insecticides have traditionally been used for managing Helopeltis spp., excessive reliance on these methods has led to various challenges. These include the development of pesticide resistance, environmental pollution and concerns about pesticide residues in agricultural products resulting in strict regulations in many developed nations. As a result, there is a pressing need for alternative and sustainable management strategies. Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which incorporates biological control agents, cultural practices, botanical insecticides and selective chemical use has emerged as a promising and environmentally sound approach for controlling Helopeltis spp. in an economically viable way. This review provides an in-depth assessment of the biology, ecology and behavior of Helopeltis spp., along with a comprehensive analysis of their global host plant range. Furthermore, it highlights recent advancements in pest management, particularly focusing on IPM strategies and ongoing research into biological control, such as utilizing natural predators and parasitoids. By reducing dependency on chemical pesticides, these sustainable practices are crucial for minimizing the impact of TMB on global agricultural systems enhancing crop resilience and promoting long-term environmental sustainability.
Metallurgical and mechanical characterization of nitrided low-alloy steels
Authors: Salhi Hichem , Chilali Abderrazak , Djeghlal Mohammed El amine , Ould Ouali Mohand
Published: February 2025

A series of experimental tests were carried out in this study to investigate the effect of tempering temperature on the metallurgical and mechanical properties of nitrided low-alloy steels. The low-alloy steel samples were previously subjected to tempering treatment. Phase constituents, hardness distribution, residual stresses, and growth rate of the nitrided layers are investigated using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Vickers microhardness, and mass spectrometry. It was found that the application of a tempering treatment at 600 °C before the nitriding process was accompanied by a high hardness and a distinct residual stress–depth profile inducing an improvement of the mechanical properties such as fatigue and wear resistances. Furthermore, to estimate the diffusion parameters and analyze their variation with the nitriding temperature, we proceeded in two steps. First, numerical simulations using the Abaqus finite element calculation code were carried out to calculate the nitrogen concentration and its diffusivity in the steel sample. Then, from these results, a mathematical approach was proposed to evaluate the diffusivity and the maximum nitrogen content.
Sulla’s Example: Remembering a Dictator in the Late Republic and Beyond
Authors: Szymanski Will
Published: February 2025

This article analyses the legacy of the dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla from the earliest relevant evidence (81 BC) to the fifth century AD. It was dominated by four strands of memory concerning his power, the proscriptions, the stability he provided, and his personal stature. These strands collectively formed an ambivalent legacy that has been obscured by the schematism of previous work. In particular, Umberto Laffi’s influential ‘myth of Sulla’, according to which the dictator was remembered as a straightforwardly negative example under the Principate, misrepresents the evidence. By restoring the ambivalence of Sulla’s memory, this article opens up the potential for a new discussion about how and why Sulla’s extraordinary power and harrowing violence could be rationalised by the Romans.
„Besser Gas aus dem Westen als aus dem Osten. Kanada ist ein sympathischer Lieferant“ – Zur Verknüpfung des Topos der geteilten Werte mit aktuellen Narrativen des Energiedispositivs. Eine kleine empirische Studie
Authors: Coro Blauert Laura , Cwikla Daisy-Anna , Kelschebach Rebecca , Kern Lesley-Ann , Koczy Joana , Meer Dorothee , Schröder Erik , Sengespeick Sophie , Weichaus Philipp , Wecker Marius , Wessel Barbara
Published: February 2025

This article seeks to clarify the discourse-analytical use of the terms topos and narrative using a corpus of German language press articles written about a visit of the German federal government to Canada in August 2022. Starting from the dominant topos of ‘shared values’, the question of how this topos was combined with other narratives is discussed, thus illustrating how the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine formed the basis for Germany's vision of an overall energy policy at that time. In addition to the empirical findings, fundamental considerations about the interplay of topoi and narratives are derived from the present study.
Design and synthesis of new 1,3,4-thiadiazoles as antimicrobial and antibiofilm agents
Authors: Kaya Betül , Acar Çevik Ulviye , Soyer Pervin , Yıldız Mehmet Taha , Özkay Yusuf , Kaplancıklı Zafer Asım
Published: February 2025

This study assessed the in vitro antibacterial and antibiofilm properties of new 1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives. 1H NMR and 13C NMR analyses were employed to confirm the structure of the synthesized compounds, the characterization is followed by assessments of their efficacy against Bacillus subtilis NRRL B478, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29213, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853, as well as for antifungal activity against Candida albicans ATCC 90028 and Candida krusei ATCC 6258, using the broth microdilution method. Notably, among the tested compounds, compound 4a exhibited the highest antimicrobial activity, with a minimal inhibitory concentration of 125 μg/mL against P. aeruginosa ATCC 27853 and significant antibiofilm activity, achieving 94 %, 98 % and 100 % biofilm inhibition at 250, 500 and 1,000 μg/mL, respectively. Besides, compound 4h achieved 81 %, 89 % and 98 % S. aureus ATCC 29213 biofilm inhibition at 250, 500 and 1,000 μg/mL, respectively, and displayed potent antibacterial activity against this bacterium. Finally, the theoretical ADME properties of the compounds 4a-4h were analyzed by calculations. This study has consolidated a base for the development of new antibacterial and antibiofilm agents and advanced our understanding of their potential mode of action against biofilm-associated infections.
Renewable energy and their environmental impacts in the European Union law
Authors: Liakopoulos Dimitris
Published: February 2025

The present work aims to highlight the innovations of the European legislator in the field of renewable energy. The problems of the ongoing environmental crisis, and especially in the war sector, have had as their basis to open the way to new roads through the simplification of bureaucracy of a road of new stages where environmental policy has found ways to improve the life of the European people, face new energy crises in the near future and above all harmonize, integrate energy policy in the European territory as a necessity of the moment.
LI PEY KOKA NETEWEYEKÊ: DÎROKNÛSÎN DI KOVARA JÎNÊ DE
Authors: Tarduş İbrahim
Published: February 2025

Kurdish journalism began in 1898 with the Kurdistan newspaper and continued with publications such as Roji Kurd and Hetawî Kurd. Many Kurdish intellectuals wrote their opinions in these publications. Initially, Kurdish intellectuals, who did not see the future of the Kurds as different from the future of the Ottoman Empire, took part in organizations such as the İttihad Terakki, which considered all the peoples living in the Ottoman Empire as Ottomans and fought for the liberation of the Ottoman Empire. Considering the writings and activities of Kurdish intellectuals before the First World War, their Ottoman consciousness is clearly visible. Many Kurdish youth and Kurdish intellectuals joined the Ottoman side in the First World War and their journalistic activities were suspended for four years. Four years later, the Ottomans withdrew from the war after the Armistice of Mondros. However, both the Ottomans and the Kurds changed after the war. During the Armistice period, the sense of Ottomanism weakened and the sense of Kurdishness began to manifest itself more openly. The aim of intellectuals was to seek the rights of the people through associations and publications. Jîn writers also wrote historical texts to investigate their own history and historical roots. The aim of this study is to analyze the historical writings in Jîn Magazine from the perspective of history writing and to reveal the unique characteristics of these writings.
PRO-SOCIAL AND PRO-SELF NUDGE: SCHOLARS’ NUDGING ATTITUDES IN TURKIYE
Authors: Özdemiray Sema Müge , Uçar Kocaoğlu Belgin , Karamanoğlu Hande
Published: February 2025

Public authorities try to lead individuals to undertake actions and decisions in the interest of both themselves and society through public policies they create by nudging. Although this method is anticipated to yield favorable results due to individuals’ limited rationality, the related literature often discusses possible adverse effects due to the paternalist quality of nudge. It is likely that the implications in the literature and individuals’ perceptions and attitudes regarding nudge policies are influenced by a number of individual and societal factors such as the individuals’ demographic features, the culture of the surrounding society. It is necessary to disclose these factors in order to take nudge theory forward. Departing from this, the present study aims at exposing the perceptions regarding pro-self and pro-social nudge policies among professor of Public Administration department in the context of Türkiye. For this purpose, a survey was conducted with 91 faculty members employed at Turkish state universities. Of the 8 different nudge policies mentioned in the survey, the respondents were seen to find all acceptable except for the one targeted at expanding organ donation. The respondents think that such policies do not have a considerable restrictive effect on individuals’ freedom to choice.
CUMHURİYET DÖNEMİ SALNAMELERİNDE DİYARBAKIR (1925-1928)
Authors: Hangül Nesrin
Published: February 2025

Farsça yıl anlamına gelen “sal” kelimesinden türeyen, yılda bir çıkan ve yıllık demek olan salnameler ilk olarak Osmanlı Devleti Dönemi’nde 1847 yılında neşredilmeye başlanmıştır. Salnameler, yayınlandığı yıl ve dönemle ilgili olayları ihtiva ettiği için büyük önem arz etmektedir. Bu açıdan Osmanlı Devleti’nden intikal eden salname yayınlama geleneği Cumhuriyet Dönemi’nde de devam ettirilmiştir. Cumhuriyet Dönemi’nin ilk salnamesi 1925-1926 yıllarına ait verileri içeren ve 1926’da basımı gerçekleştirilen salnamedir. Sonrasında 1926-1927, 1927-1928 yıllarını kapsayan diğer salnameler yayınlanmıştır. Salnamelerde hem Osmanlı Devleti Dönemi’nde hem de Cumhuriyet’in ilk yılları hakkında ayrıntılı ve doğru verilere ulaşmak mümkündür. Salnameler özellikle şehir tarihi çalışmalarında kullanılan ana kaynaklardandır.
Bu çalışmada salnamelerden istifade ile Cumhuriyet’in ilk yıllarında Diyarbakır vilayetinin idari, sosyal-kültürel ve iktisadi durumu ortaya çıkarılmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışma, 1925 ve 1928 yıllarında yayınlanan üç salname esas alınarak hazırlanmıştır. Konuyla ilgili salnameler dışında bazı arşiv belgelerine ve telif eserlere başvurulmuştur.
Scandals and a Murder Expose Malta’s Weak Rule of Law
Authors: Cachia Jean Claude
Published: February 2025

Since Malta joined the EU in 2004, EU membership has allowed Maltese citizens to work, study, and move freely across Europe. However, Malta’s political landscape remains troubled by clientelism, nepotism, and allegations of corruption. The assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017, when she was probing scandals that implicated figures at the highest levels of government, underscored ongoing struggles with press freedom and institutional reform. Subsequent reports and public inquiries have emphasized the need for more accountability within the political system, as the EU calls for reforms to Malta’s rule of law.
Eastern Germany’s Rightward Turn and the Ghosts of 1989
Authors: Pinkert Anke
Published: February 2025

The increasing electoral success of a far-right party in the former East Germany reflects the disillusionment of many easterners who have felt marginalized since reunification.
Chasing the Mistral
Authors: Whited Tamara L.
Published: February 2025

A new history seeks to capture the ways in which the famous wind has left its mark on Provence’s culture and ecology, and how the French state tried to tame it.
Union for Western Europe?
Authors: Fay Sidney B.
Published: February 2025

Excerpted from an essay in the March 1949 issue of Current History.
Creation of Li-Ion Battery Pack Balancer Based on Cheap Microcontrollers
Authors:   National Aerospace University named after M.E. Zhukovsky  «Kharkiv Aviation Institute», Tetskyi A. , Sushko S. ,   G.E. Pukhov Institute for Modelling in Energy Engineering National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Perepelitsyn A. ,   National Aerospace University named after M.E. Zhukovsky  «Kharkiv Aviation Institute»
Published: February 2025

Possible variants of construction of multistage assemblies based on Li-ion batteries are considered. The reasons for the structural imbalance of battery assemblies are analyzed. The analysis of possible options for balancing the voltage on the cascades of battery assemblies is carried out. Existing solutions for active and passive balancing are considered. The experience of using and disadvantages of passive balancers schemes are presented. A scheme for creating a system for monitoring and balancing the cascades of a Li-ion battery assembly based on microcontrollers is proposed. An example of constructing such a scheme based on the Atmega8A microcontroller for a Li-ion battery assembly with nine cascades is given. A solution for remote checking the voltage level of the battery cascades is proposed. The main contribution of this article is the possibility of simplifying the process of building balancing systems for batteries with series-connected cells, as well as reducing the cost of building balancing systems for non-critical applications.
Desafíos de las mujeres trabajadoras
Authors: Camacho Monge Daniel
Published: February 2025

Son frecuentes las alusiones a la situación desventajosa y subordinada que las mujeres sufren en el ámbito laboral en cuanto a salarios, jornadas, status y oportunidades de progreso. En este número 184 de la Revista de Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad de Costa Rica, cuyo tema central es “Desafíos de las mujeres trabajadoras”, nos hemos propuesto profundizar esos temas con estudios concretos sobre el trabajo de las mujeres en diversos ámbitos laborales, épocas históricas y localización geográficas.