bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing Twenty-Two Life-Changing Events of Emily Howard Jennings Stowe with a Unique Narrative Research Process
Authors: Nash Carol
Published: December 2023

Emily Howard Jennings Stowe is acclaimed as Canada’s first female school principal, physician to practice medicine, and a founding Canadian suffragette. Yet, relatively little has been investi-gated regarding the life-changing events permitting her to pioneer in these chosen fields. To reveal relationships among the life-changing events in Emily Stowe’s life, a unique narrative research process is engaged to take Stowe’s story and develop it into a particular point of view based on responses to questions posed regarding her life, ranging from those most objective and specific to those that are subjective and more general. This is accomplished by following a prescribed order of question-asking: when, where, who, what, how, and why. The aim is to facilitate a comparison and interpretation of the connections regarding twenty-two of her life-changing events. Four dis-tinct aspects of her life are noted: personal, teacher, physician, and suffragette. It is found that much of Stowe’s success originated from her family’s Establishment connections, her studious intellectual ability, and her decision to obtain her medical education in the United States. There were notable periods in her life that might have ended her career. However, the aforementioned protective features of her status permitted the successful withstanding of these difficulties.
Flower Strips Increase Land Efficiency Use in Associated Crops: Broccoli-Lettuce
Authors: Marcillo-Paguay Carlos Alberto , Revelo-Gómez Eliana Gisela , Igua-Urbano Erika Paola , Martinez Eliana
Published: December 2023

Diversification in agroecosystems can increase the sustainability of agricultural production and reduce input dependence in agroecological transitions. This study evaluated the effects of intercropping and the introduction of flowering (aromatic) plant strips on the ratio of land use efficiency and crop damage for broccoli and lettuce association. Two experiments were conducted in 2022 and 2023 in experimental plots in southwestern Colombia. Crop association alone did not impact crop yield; the production was higher in the lettuce monoculture. However, in the presence of flowering plant strips, the land use equivalent ratio (LER) is >1 in the two years of study, with a high yield for broccoli. Regarding the damage by the silverback moth Plutella xilostella L on broccoli, no differences were found between crops established with or without flower strips. Similarly, flower strips did not affect the incidence of lettuce rot caused by Sclerotinia spp. In summary, our results support the idea that farmers can introduce flower strips into their horticultural fields to improve the eco-productive efficiency of their farms and reduce dependence on external polluting inputs. However, further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms underlying these results.
A Novel Orthogonally High Isolation CPW Fed UWB MIMO Antenna for IoT Applications
Authors: Zahid Muhammad , Bhowmike Nirman , Mazhar Zaeem , Ejaz Asma , Shoaib Sultan , Amin Yasar
Published: December 2023

A two element Multiple Input Multiple Output UWB (Ultra-wide band) antenna is presented in this paper. The antenna is backed by the FR-4 substrate with a thickness of 1.6 mm and dielectric constant of 4.3 covering an area of 52.8 × 29 mm2. The proposed MIMO antenna consists of two single UWB antennas and a stub placed between the two antennas to reduce the mutual coupling. The proposed antenna achieves the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) of less than 2 and more than 86% radiation efficiency over the whole band of interest. Performance of the antenna is examined using both simulation and experiment. The design exhibits good performance characteristics in terms of bandwidth, gain, efficiency, return loss and VSWR. The proposed antenna is analyzed using the CST Microwave Studio software. The prototype model of the antenna is fabricated, tested, and measured to validate the simulation return loss results. There is acceptable agreement between the measured and simulated results.
2-Propanol Activation on the Low Index Co3O4 Surfaces: A Comparative Study Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Authors: Omranpoor Amir Hossein , Kenmoe Stephane
Published: December 2023

We used ab initio molecular dynamics simulations to compare the activation of 2-propanol on the low index Co3O4 (111), (110) and (001) surfaces in dry conditions. The thermal and surface assisted decomposition of a film of 2-propanol to 2-propoxide on the B-termination of each surface was monitored and analyzed. The investigations suggest an activity order of Co3O4 (111) > (110) > (001). On the B-terminated (111) surface, full dissociation of all 2-propanol molecules at the interface is observed, accompanied by a Mars-van Krevelen-type mechanism upon hydroxylation of the surface. On the (110) surface, 2-propanol dissociation is driven by temperature, which activates the two-fold coordinatively unsaturated surface oxygens. The (001) surface on which almost no dissociation occurs is the least active. No formation of acetone is observed in the simulations conditions.
Knowledge Representation of Age-Related Diseases under Innate and Adaptative-Immunosenescence Valued Contexts
Authors: Burgos-Salcedo javier
Published: December 2023

Aging is a major risk factor for the higher incidence and prevalence of chronic conditions, such as cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. Closely linked with the onset of all these age-related diseases is immunosenescence, a condition defined as progressive reconfiguration of the immune functions leading to an increased susceptibility to infectious diseases, poorer response to vaccination, increased prevalence of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other chronic diseases characterized by a pro-inflammatory state named inflammaging. Given that immunosenescence frames age-related diseases, it is natural to ask how these illnesses are related under the context of innate and adaptative components of the immune system. Knowledge processing by Formal Concept Analysis (FCA) of age-related diseases framed in an immunosenescence multivalued context shows that a hierarchy among these diseases emerges with a subconcept-superconcept nested structure, with two clusters, first made of metabolic diseases, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Second metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases and rheumatoid arthritis. Metabolic diseases seem to be a pivot illness and they must be a primary target given their global incidence and prevalence and their cost-effective treatments like regular physical activity, weight loss, healthy diet, stopping smoking, and reducing or managing stress. Another implication of the ontological analysis of age-related diseases is about the nature of immunosenescence, suggesting that initial symptoms of age-related diseases are mainly related to innate immune mechanisms, and developing of severe symptoms of age-related diseases like cancer, cardiovascular or neurodegenerative diseases depends on the activation of acquired immunity processes.
DHA Content in Milk during Different Lactation Stages
Authors: Jin Shaohong , Ba Genna , Chen Han , Du Hongsheng , Chen Panqiao , Zhou Ke , Wang Dian , Wang Pengjie
Published: December 2023

The objective of this study was to assess the effects of parity and lactation stage on the content and conversion rate of DHA in milk from dairy cows fed ruminally protected algae powder. A total of 800 cows were blocked by parity and divided into eight groups (n = 100, three groups of primiparous cows and five groups of multiparous cows) in a six-month experimental period. The lactation period was divided into three stages: 16 – 100 d, 101 – 200 d, and 201–305 d. All cows were fed 100 g of DHA-rich algae powder twice a day, with the DHA content > 13%. Milk samples were collected monthly, and daily milk yield and dry matter intake were recorded. Using infrared spectroscopy, we determined the content of protein, fat, lactose, and total solids in milk and calculated the DHA conversion rate. The results showed that parity and lactation stage had no significant effects on milk composition. However, milk yield and dry matter intake were higher in multiparous cows than in primiparous cows. The DHA content and conversion rate in milk were not significantly different between parity groups but were positively correlated with lactation stage and negatively correlated with milk fat content.
The Effect of Cross-Sex Fecal Microbiota Transplantation on Metabolism and Hormonal Status in Adult Rats
Authors: Fejes Andrej , Balvoncikova Paulina , Porcel Sanchis Dafne , Borbelyova Veronika , Celec Peter , Dzunkova Maria , Gardlík Roman
Published: December 2023

Increasing evidence of sexual dimorphism in pathophysiology of metabolic complications caused by sex steroids is under investigation. The gut microbiota represents a complex microbial ecosystem involved in energy metabolism, immune response, nutrition acquisition, and health of host organisms. Gender-specific differences in composition are present between females and males. The purpose of this study was to use cross-sex fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for the detection of sex-dependent metabolic, hormonal, and gut microbiota changes in female and male recipients. Healthy non-obese female and male Wistar rats were divided into donor, same-sex, and cross-sex recipient groups. After a 30-day period of FMT administration, biochemical markers (glucose and lipid metabolism) and sex hormones were measured and gut microbiota was analyzed. Cross-sex male recipients displayed significantly lower testosterone concentration compared to males that received same-sex FMT. Sex-dependent changes caused by cross-sex FMT were detected, while several bacterial taxa correlated with plasma testosterone levels. This study represents the first to study the effect of cross-sex changes in the gut microbiome concerning metabolic and hormonal changes/status in adult non-obese Wistar rats. Herein, we present the cross-sex FMT as a potential tool to modify sex-specific pathologies.
An Ectopic Parathyroid Adenoma of the Retropharynx in a Patient with Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Papillary Thyroid Cancer – A Rare Case
Authors: Lee Youngjae , Baek Wonyong , Cho Ji-Woong , Oh Jeonghyun
Published: December 2023

The frequency of concurrent thyroid cancer in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) varies. While the pathological association between thyroid and parathyroid disorders is frequently noted, the co-occurrence of parathyroid adenoma and papillary thyroid cancer is exceptionally rare. Furthermore, the occurrence of an ectopic parathyroid adenoma in the retropharyngeal space is exceedingly rare. Ectopic parathyroid glands present considerable complexities in both diagnosis and surgical management, especially within the realm of surgical intervention. The potential inability to accurately identify and excise ectopic parathyroid adenomas during the initial surgery may lead to an increased morbidity and recurrence, requiring high-risk reoperations. Therfore, the evaluation of anatomical variations through the utilization of relevant diagnostic tools plays a crucial role in guiding decisions pertaining to clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, surgical interventions, and operative strategies for parathyroid tumors. We present the case of a 51-year-old female patient with papillary thyroid carcinoma in the right thyroid lobe and an ectopic parathyroid adenoma in the retropharyngeal space confirmed through surgical intervention. This case sheds light on the unusual occurrence of an ectopic parathyroid adenoma in the retropharyngeal region within a thyroid cancer patient, providing valuable insights within the realm of thyroid malignancies.
Functional and Multi-Omics Analysis of an Optimized CRISPR-Mediated FURIN Depletion in Cultured Pro-Monocytic Cells
Authors: Chua Ruiming , Wang Lijin , Singaraja Roshni , Ghosh Sujoy
Published: December 2023

The pro-protein convertase FURIN (PCSK3) is implicated in a wide range of normal and pathological biological processes such as infectious disease, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Previously, we performed a systemic inhibition of FURIN in a mouse model of atherosclerosis and demonstrated significant plaque reduction and alterations in macrophage function. To understand the cellular mechanisms affected by FURIN inhibition in myeloid cells, we optimized a CRISPR-mediated gene deletion protocol for successfully deriving hemizygous (HZ) and nullizygous (NZ) FURIN knockout clones in U937 monocytic cells using lipotransfection based procedures and a dual guide RNA delivery strategy. We observed differences in monocyte and macrophage functions involving phagocytosis, lipid accumulation, cell migration, inflammatory gene expression, cytokine release patterns, secreted proteomics (cytokines) and whole-genome transcriptomics between wild-type, HZ and NZ FURIN clones. These studies provide a mechanistic basis on the possible roles of myeloid cell FURIN in cardiovascular disorders.
Identification of Genomic Regions Associated with Flowering Traits in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
Authors: Baguma Julius K. , Mukasa Ssettumba B. , Nuwamanya Ephraim , Alicai Titus , Omongo Christopher Abu , Ssemakula Mildred Ochwo , Ozimati Alfred , Esuma Williams , Kanaabi Michael , Wembabazi Enoch , Baguma Yona , Kawuki Robert
Published: December 2023

Flowering in cassava is crucial for generation of botanical seed for breeding. However, most farmer preferred genotypes are poor at flowering, exhibit great disparity in time and amount of flowering or never flower. To elucidate the genetic basis of such a flowering behaviour, 293 diverse cassava accessions were evaluated for flowering traits under two locations and seasons in Uganda. Genotyping by the Diversity Array Technology Pty Ltd. (DArTseq) platform identified 24,040 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) distributed on the 18 cassava chromosomes. Population structure analysis using principal components (PC) and kinships showed clustering, the first five PCs accounted for 49.2% of the observed genetic variation. Linkage disequilibrium (LD) estimation was averagely 0.32 at a distance of ~2850kb (kilo base pairs). Polymorphism information content (PIC) and minor allele frequency (MAF) were 0.25 and 0.23, respectively. Genome-wide association study (GWAS) analysis uncovered 53 significant marker-trait associations (MTA) with flowering traits involving 27 loci. Two loci, SNPs S5_29309724 and S15_11747301 were associated with all the flowering traits. Using five of the 27 SNPs with Phenotype_Variance_Explained (PVE) ≥ 5%, 37 candidate genes were identified in the peak SNP sites located within 50kb upstream or downstream, most were associated with branching traits. Eight of the genes, orthologous to Arabidopsis and other plant species, had known functional annotations related to flowering, e.g. eukaryotic translation initiation factor and myb family transcription factor. This study identified genomic regions associated with flowering in cassava, the identified SNPs could be useful in marker-assisted selection to overcome hybridization challenges like unsynchronized flowering, and candidate gene validation.
The Role of Marine n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Inflammatory-Based Disease: The Case of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Parolini Cinzia
Published: December 2023

Inflammation is a conserved process that involve the activation of immune and non-immune cells aiming at protecting the host from bacteria, viruses, toxins and injury. However, unresolved inflammation and permanent release of pro-inflammatory mediators are responsible for the promotion of a condition called “low-grade systemic chronic inflammation”, characterized by tissue and organ damages, metabolic changes and increased susceptibility to non-communicable diseases. Several studies have demonstrated that different dietary components may influence modifiable risk factors for diverse chronic human pathologies. Marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), mainly eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are well recognized anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory agents able to influence many aspects of the inflammatory process. The aim of this article is to review the recent literature that relates to the modulation of human disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, by n-3 PUFAs.
Factors Affecting Olive Oil Quality in Traditional Olive Orchards in the Middle East
Authors: Dag Arnon , Tietel Zipora , Zipori Isaac
Published: December 2023

Traditional olive orchards have been grown for thousands of years and still occupy most of the world’s olive cultivation area. To compete with olive oil produced in the higher-yielding intensive orchards, the oil from traditional orchards must be of high quality. We evaluated oil quali-ty—potential and actual (under commercial conditions)—and identified the stages in the pro-duction chain that reduce oil quality in the traditional sector in the Middle East region. Our findings show a clear negative impact of growers' traditional practices on both chemical and sensorial characteristics of the olive oil. The oil originating from the commercial process had higher free fatty acid and lower polyphenol and carotenoid contents, lower stability, lower pungency, fruitiness and bitterness, and a higher prevalence of organoleptic defects than oil originating from fruit picked from the same trees in the experimental procedure. The current, commonly harvesting technique of pole beating significantly increased fruit injury and fruit with mold, leading to a reduction in oil polyphenols and an increase in free fatty acid level compared to manual picking. After harvest, storing the fruit for more than 48 h in plastic bags reduced oil quality dramatically. The traditional olive orchard could potentially be a source of high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. However, handling of the fruit—from the trees until the end of the oil-extraction process—is done incorrectly, adversely affecting oil quality.
Nonlinear Scattering of the 248-nm Wavelength Light in High-Pressure SF6 and CH4 Gases for a Temporal Compression of 20-Ns KrF Laser Pulse
Authors: Zvorykin Vladimir D. , Metreveli Gocha G. , Smetanin Igor V. , Shutov Alexey V. , Ustinovskii Nikolay N. , Veliev Polad V.
Published: December 2023

Nonlinear compression of narrow-band (Δ ≈ 0.2 cm-1) 20 ns KrF laser pulses in SF6 at 10 atm and CH4 at 50 atm pressure was studied. Both SBS and SRS optically phase conjugated backward reflected radiation was registered with energy reflectivity 10−14% in SF6 and CH4. In SF6 SBS pulses gradually shortened from 10 ns to 2−3 ns with pumping decrease to the SBS threshold ~ 10 mJ, while the SRS pulse had the shortest length of 30−60 ps for the maximal pumping of 120 mJ and broadened near the SRS threshold of ~30 mJ. For the SRS pulse energy ~ 2 mJ peak power 5×107 W was tenfold higher than the pump power. The theoretical model predicted a soliton-like SRS pulse compression to a temporal length of the order of vibrational relaxation time. There was no pulse compression of backward SBS and SRS radiation in CH4, while in the forward direction SRS pulses shortened to 3−4 ns at reduced pumping.
Educational Status as a Mediator of Intergenerational Social Mobility in Europe: A Positional Analysis Approach
Authors: Stamatopoulou Glykeria , Tsouparopoulou Eva , Symeonaki Maria
Published: December 2023

This paper investigates the transmission of educational attainment from parents to offsprings as a mediator of intergenerational class mobility in Europe. The study covers the last two decades with data drawn from a cross-national large scale sample survey, namely the European Social Survey (ESS), for the years 2002 - 2018. Interest has focused on the question of persistence of inequality of educational opportunities by examining attainment of nominal levels of education and the association between the educational attainment of the parent with the highest level of education and their descendants. The study covers also new trends in social mobility which consider education as a ‘positional good’ and a novel method of incorporating educational expansion into the transition probabilities is proposed, providing answers to whether the rising accessibility of educational qualifications attenuates the association between social origin and educational attainment. Therefore, the concept of positionality is taken into account in the estimation of intergenerational transition probabilities and to complement the analysis mobility measures are provided for both methods, nominal and positional. The proposed positional method is validated through a correlation analysis between the upward mobility scores (nominal and positional) with the Education Expansion Index (EEI) for the respective years. The upward mobility scores estimated via the positional method are higher correlated with the EEI for all years indicating a better alignment with the broader trends in educational participation and achievement.
Relation between Adaptive Eating and Coping Strategies with Energy Intake in a Model of Refeed Proposed for Bodybuilders
Authors: De Moraes Wilson , Moura Ronaldo , Vilar Neto José Oliveira , Alves Ragami C. , Magalhaes Bruno , Peixoto Douglas Leão , Moraes Wilson Max Almeida Monteiro de
Published: December 2023

Background: Extremametly lean athletes could have difficulty for adaptive eating (intuitively or consciously) during ad libitum refeed. Aims: we verificate if there is a relation between adaptive eating and coping strategies with energy intake in a model of refeed proposed for bodybuilders. Methods: Fourteen male bodybuilders (29.6±3.1yrs; 85.6±6.8kg, ≥6 competitions) completed the 4-week each consisting of a 5 days of energy restriction following 2 days of refeed. Dietary assessment, body composition (ultrasound), Recovery stress questionnaire (REST-Q) and BRUMS (Brunel mood scale) were accessed pre and post; Coping Function Questionnaire (CFQ), Mindful Eating Scale version 2 (MES 2) and the Intuitive Eating Scale-2 (IES-2) was used at 4th week. Results: The refeed day resulted in a daily caloric increment of ~44% compared to the average energy intake on the energy restriction days, culminating in a weekly calorie deficit of ~27% and a drop in body mass of 3.1±1.4% with relation to initial values. The most reduced body fat and preserved or gained lean mass. The energy consumption during refeed maintained an inverse relationship with the perception of satiety (r=-0.9; p<0.01), total scores of IES 2 (r=-0.82; p<0.01), as well as with the confidence in hunger and satiety cues (r=-0.62; p=0.02) and congruence in food-body choice (r=-0.56; p=0.04) dimensions. Coping based in emotions maintained a relationship with the total scores of IES 2 (r=0.54; p<0.05) and an inverse relationship with energy intake during refeed (r=-0.42; p<0.05). Conclusion: Our results suggest that a higher perception of internal hunger and satiety signals and higher scores in intuitive eating may contribute to energy intake adequate, even when high scores of coping based in emotions are present.
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN REMPAH BERBEDA TERHADAP SIFAT ORGANOLEPTIK NUGET AYAM
Authors: Utami Efrilia Tri Wahyu , Qohar Adi Fathul
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat kesukaan konsumen terhadap sifat organoleptik  nuget yang diberi tambahan rempah-rempah berbeda. Materi yang digunakan adalah  nuget ayam yang telah diberi tambahan rempah-rempah berbeda.  Penelitian dirancang berdasarkan Rancangan Acak Lengkap yang terdiri dari 4 perlakuan yaitu N0 (kontrol); N1 ( nuget ayam + jahe), N2 ( nuget ayam + kayu manis), N3 ( nuget ayam + pala) yang diulang sebanyak 5 kali melibatkan 30 panelis tidak terlatih. Parameter yang diuji sifat organoleptik  nuget yaitu warna, aroma, rasa dan tekstur menggunakan uji hedonik. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji Kruskal Wallis. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa penambahan rempah tidak berpengaruh nyata (P>0,05) terhadap tingkat kesukaan panelis pada warna, aroma, rasa dan tekstur. Uji hedonik menunjukan bahwa tingkat kesukaan tertinggi terhadap warna yaitu pada kontrol sebesar 87.80%, sedangkan terhadap aroma, rasa dan tekturlebih tinggi pada perlakuan penambahan pala masing masing sebesar 85.20%, 89.20%, dan 90.60%. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa penambahan pala pada  nuget ayam lebih disukai panelis.
WIRELESS SENSOR SYNCHRONIZATION METHOD FOR MONITORING SHORT-TERM EVENTS
Authors: Zuev Andrey , Karaman Dmytro , Olshevskiy Andrey
Published: December 2023

Topicality. The key part of experimental research is obtaining the most accurate data about the studied object or event. Often, it is necessary to record parameters of processes that are c hallenging to precisely localize in space and time. The process or event under consideration can occur very rapidly, within fractions of a second, making it difficult for the researcher to deploy and configure recording equipment. This necessitates the creation of a network consisting of numerous recording devices to not miss critical events related to the studied process and obtain a sufficient volume of experimental data. Another issue is the synchronization of data obtained from different measurement devices. Spatially distributed recording devices must operate with a high degree of autonomy, leading to discrepancies in timekeeping and the need for synchronization. In processes with sub-millisecond durations, imperfections in timekeeping at each node have a significant impact: undetected and unaccounted discrepancies can lead to distortion or a misunderstanding of the overall picture of the studied process or event, even after acquiring all the necessary data. This is why the development and improvement of methods for synchronizing data recording nodes in distributed wireless sensor networks is important and urgent task. Task statement. One practical application of the proposed solution is the study of injuries caused by the penetration of foreign objects with high kinetic energy into the human body. These studies are conducted using artificial simulators of the human body made from composite materials and ballistic gelatin, with implanted electronic devices for recording changes in physical parameters. Results and conclusions. The article presents a hardware and software method, along with the technical implementation of the process for synchronizing the local clocks of wireless nodes, integrated into a unified information-measurement system located on the simulator. The proposed method allows achieving synchronization accuracy of no more than 12 μs/second using low-cost commercial off-the-shelf components. The practical part of the research discusses microprocessors from the ESP family, which, in general, provide sufficient time synchronization accuracy when using the proposed method, allowing for cost-effective node development within the system. The proposed method can also be applied in other fields, such as measuring vibrations in electrical machines and engines, as well as structural health monitoring.
POSSIBLE EVALUATION OF THE CORRECTNESS OF EXPLANATIONS TO THE END USER IN AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM
Authors: Chalyi Serhii , Leshchynskyi Volodymyr
Published: December 2023

The subject of this paper is the process of evaluation of explanations in an artificial intelligence system. The aim is to develop a method for forming a possible evaluation of the correctness of explanations for the end user in an artificial intelligence system. The evaluation of the correctness of explanations makes it possible to increase the user's confidence in the solution of an artificial intelligence system and, as a result, to create conditions for the effective use of this solution. Aims: to structure explanations according to the user's needs; to develop an indicator of the correctness of explanations using the theory of possibilities; to develop a method for evaluating the correctness of explanations using the possibilities approach. The approaches used are a set-theoretic approach to describe the elements of explanations in an artificial intelligence system; a possibility approach to provide a representation of the criterion for evaluating explanations in an intelligent system; a probabilistic approach to describe the probabilistic component of the evaluation of explanations. The following results are obtained. The explanations are structured according to the needs of the user. It is shown that the explanation of the decision process is used by specialists in the development of intelligent systems. Such an explanation represents a complete or partial sequence of steps to derive a decision in an artificial intelligence system. End users mostly use explanations of the result presented by an intelligent system. Such explanations usually define the relationship between the values of input variables and the resulting prediction. The article discusses the requirements for evaluating explanations, considering the needs of internal and external users of an artificial intelligence system. It is shown that it is advisable to use explanation fidelity evaluation for specialists in the development of such systems, and explanation correctness evaluation for external users. An explanation correctness assessment is proposed that uses the necessity indicator in the theory of possibilities. A method for evaluation of explanation fidelity is developed. Conclusions. The scientific novelty of the obtained results is as follows. A possible method for assessing the correctness of an explanation in an artificial intelligence system using the indicators of possibility and necessity is proposed. The method calculates the necessity of using the target value of the input variable in the explanation, taking into account the possibility of choosing alternative values of the variables, which makes it possible to ensure that the target value of the input variable is necessary for the explanation and that the explanation is correct.
Synthesis and Antibacterial Evaluation for Some New Schiff-bases Derived from P-aminoacetanilide
Authors: Hussain Eman M.
Published: December 2023

Derivatives of Schiff-bases possess a great importance in pharmaceutical chemistry. They can be used for synthesizing different types of bioactive compounds. In this paper, derivatives of new Schiff bases have been synthesized from several serial steps. The acid (I) was synthesized from the reaction of dichloroethanoic acid with 2 moles of p-aminoacetanilide. New acid (I) converted to its ester (II) via the reaction of (I) with dimethyl sulphate in the present of anhydrous of sodium carbonate and dry acetone. Acid hydrazide (III) has been synthesized by adding 80% of hydrazine hydrate  to the new ester using ethanol as a solvent. The last step included the preparation of new Schiff-bases (IV-VIII) by the reaction of acid hydrazide with appropriate aromatic aldehydes and using glacial acetic acid as a catalyst. New derivatives were diagnosed by FT-IR, and by mass and 1HNMR spectroscopy (some of them). Derivatives (IV-VIII) were screened for their antibacterial against E. Coli (G-) and staph. aureus (G+). All tested compounds were found to have activity against the two kinds of bacteria.
Ecofriendly Control for Stored-Product Pest, Oryzaephilus surinamensis (Order: Coleoptera, Family: Silvanidae)
Authors: Galal Fatma H.
Published: December 2023

Dates are considered one of the most important foods consumed in Arab countries. Dates are commonly infested with the sawtoothed grain beetle, Oryzaephilus surinamensis. Consequently, the date yield, quantity, and quality (economic value and seed viability) are negatively affected. This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of air evacuation as eco-friendly and safe control method against adult O. surinamensis. Insects were obtained from the infested date purchased from a private store in sakaka city, Aljouf region, Saudi Arabia. Air evacuation (using a vacuum pump) and food deprivation were applied to O. surinamensis, and insect mortality was observed daily in comparison with the control group (administered both food and air). Application of both air evacuation, and food deprivation, significantly, increased the percentage of daily mortality when compared to control. Percentage accumulative mortality displayed very strong positive correlation with the time course in both cases of air-deprived and food-deprived groups. On the basis of lethal time values, the air evacuation method resulted in a comparable effect of food deprivation. Conclusively, the air-evacuation of the package is a very effective Eco-friendly and safe control method against O. surinamensis.
Sayan–Yenisei Potential Petroleum Area and Its Resource Potential
Authors: Gubin I.A. , Kontorovich A.E. , Burshtein L.M. , Konstatinova L.N. , Kuznetsova E.N. , Moiseev S.A. , Safronov P.I.
Published: December 2023

––This study presents the results of recent regional seismic exploration and deep drilling efforts in the Sayan–Yenisei syneclise and adjacent areas of the Lena–Tunguska petroleum province. These results were used to build a series of structure maps for Riphean, Vendian and Lower Cambrian reflectors; thickness maps of the Riphean and Vendian terrigenous geoseismic sequences within the syneclise, and a tectonic map of the Vendian–Paleozoic structural stage of the Sayan–Yenisei syneclise. The proposed oil and gas geological zoning of the Sayan–Yenisei potential petroleum area enabled us to identify eight potential petroleum regions and perform a quantitative assessment of the hydrocarbon potential. The original in-place resources of the Sayan–Yenisei potential petroleum area are estimated to be 3 billion 231 mln tons of hydrocarbon equivalent, including 3 trillion 39 billion m3 of gas and 192.7 mln tons of condensate. It is shown that over next 15–20 years, up to 1 trillion m3 gas reserves can be explored in the Sayan–Yenisei potential petroleum area. It is proposed to consider the Boguchany village as a large gas conversion and helium production center.
Reflexões sobre a abordagem do texto nos contextos escolares
Authors: Correa Rocha Camila Maria
Published: December 2023

A leitura é uma das portas de entrada para a apreciação estética do mundo e para a constituição do homem, que é um ser permeado por nuances diversas e em constante (re) construção. Considerando que ler é uma habilidade necessária à constituição do aluno como sujeito crítico, inserido e atuante socialmente, e reconhecendo o papel da escola, na figura do professor, como essencial para o desenvolvimento da habilidade leitora, em toda a sua completude e complexidade, o presente trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar reflexões acerca da importância do texto como constituidor de sujeitos e da forma como ele tem sido abordado e recebido em grande parte dos contextos escolares. Estudos e dados obtidos a partir deles chamam a atenção para o quão crucial é repensar a abordagem do texto na escola e, consequentemente, o trabalho com textos, que são ferramentas essenciais ao pensamento crítico e à leitura do mundo.
Tecendo saberes
Authors: Pereira Battisti Francisleth , Lopes Sene Samara
Published: December 2023

Este trabalho apresenta uma reflexão sobre as atividades realizadas no projeto de extensão “Tecer Futuros”, realizado pelo Instituto Federal Catarinense. Para tanto, utilizou-se como metodologia um estudo descritivo e qualitativo, do tipo relato de experiência. O projeto “Tecer Futuros” objetivou utilizar a moda para promoção social, tendo como público-alvo idosas em situação de vulnerabilidade social, atendidas pelo Centro de Referência em Assistência Social (CRAS), órgão da Prefeitura Municipal de Ibirama, Santa Catarina. O projeto ensinou técnicas manuais de moda (atividades que não requerem maquinário para sua produção) por meio de oficinas, nas quais educadoras e aprendizes estão envolvidas de modo participativo. A proposta almejou favorecer a qualidade de vida dessas mulheres, tornando-se espaço de acolhimento, aprendizados, trocas e escuta. Buscou-se, também, refletir sobre a importância dessa ação extensionista na vida dessas idosas, compreendendo seus benefícios e importância como meio de socialização. Os resultados apontam que as oficinas foram compreendidas pelas participantes como um espaço essencial para dinâmica social, proporcionando fortalecimento de vínculos, autonomia, aquisição e troca de saberes, diversão, lazer e autoestima.
História, música e interdisciplinaridade
Authors: Felipe Giovani , Ramalho dos Santos Edvanderson , De Oliveira Zarochinsk Anna Julia , Lamb Medeiros Giuliane , Coelho Teixeira João Davi , Scarabelot Fiaban Luís Antônio
Published: December 2023

Este artigo discute a utilização das canções como ferramenta pedagógica no ensino interdisciplinar de História em diálogo com outras disciplinas do ensino fundamental visando minimizar o desinteresse escolar. A partir da análise do impacto de canções compostas no contexto do projeto de extensão “História Social Musical” em estudantes de uma escola pública do interior do Rio Grande do Sul, observa-se que as canções na História podem ser utilizadas como um recurso didático eficaz para minimizar o desinteresse, promovendo a aprendizagem e a retenção de conteúdos históricos, além de incentivar a criatividade e a expressão dos alunos. Além disso, a canção é uma forma de valorizar a cultura local, como foi o caso da cidade de Torres-RS, destacando aspectos históricos, geográficos e culturais. A canção se apresenta como uma possibilidade de conectar o passado com o presente e de estimular a reflexão crítica sobre a realidade social, política e ambiental. O uso da canção também pode ser visto em diálogo com a teoria sociocultural de Vigotsky, que enfatiza a importância do contexto social e cultural na construção do conhecimento. A canção pode ser utilizada como um meio de ampliar as experiências culturais dos alunos e de desenvolver a capacidade de compreender e interpretar o mundo ao seu redor. Conclui-se que as canções são um recurso pedagógico valioso para minimizar o desinteresse escolar, podendo contribuir para o desenvolvimento integral dos alunos e para a formação de cidadãos críticos, reflexivos e criativos.
A contribuição da EJA/EPT na inserção territorial do campus avançado Sombrio
Authors: Maria Pozzer da Silveira Suzana , Lopes da Silva Lucyene , Salla Carvalho Tamires , Christina Zanchetta Gregorini Winnie
Published: December 2023

A tríade ensino, pesquisa e extensão constitui a referência dos Institutos Federais (IFs) no processo formativo e no desenvolvimento dos territórios adstritos aos campi. Quanto maior a inserção dos campi no território, maior será a proximidade aos Arranjos Produtivos Locais (APLs) e dinâmicas territoriais. Os Cursos de Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) integrados à Educação Profissional e Tecnológica (EPT) podem contribuir nesse processo, pois agregam, em geral, estudantes trabalhadores. Com base nesses pressupostos, o projeto intitulado “A EJA integrada à EPT como um ativo territorial do Instituto Federal Catarinense - Campus Avançado Sombrio (IFC-CAS)” teve por objetivo fortalecer a EJA-EPT nas dimensões do ensino, pesquisa, extensão e, em consequência, da inovação, podendo constituir-se como um ativo territorial. Para isso, o projeto buscou compreender como a EJA-EPT vem sendo contemplada na Instituição, seja no Curso de Licenciatura em Matemática, seja no Curso ofertado em parceria com uma Escola da Rede Pública. Assim como, verificar junto a alguns APLs de Sombrio e dos municípios limítrofes (Jacinto Machado e Balneário Gaivota), as demandas por cursos na área de EJA-EPT. A metodologia utilizada foi baseada na observação participante e no uso de questionários e entrevistas. Entre as principais conclusões da pesquisa, podem ser citadas: significativo potencial para Cursos EJA/EPT na área de gestão, administração, informática e turismo rural; desconhecimento por parte da comunidade externa da possibilidade de frequentar cursos de EJA-EPT no IFC; pouco destaque conferido à EJA-EPT na Licenciatura em Matemática; boa receptividade da EJA-EPT por parte dos discentes da Escola Parceira.
Managing nitrogen to achieve Sustainable Development Goals in China
Authors: Gu Baojing , Chen Binhui , Zhang Xiuming
Published: December 2023

Nitrogen, serving as both a vital nutrient and a potent pollutant, plays a pivotal role in the pursuit of global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, the comprehensive impact of nitrogen on SDG achievement remains relatively unexplored. This study utilizes the CHANS model to introduce a novel framework for assessing the influence of nitrogen on SDGs in China during the year 2020. Our analysis reveals that nitrogen use and loss in China significantly affect 12 out of the 17 SDGs, with notable regional disparities. Generally, regions with higher economic development exhibit lower overall scores in nitrogen-related SDGs. Notably, economic growth tends to bolster the attainment of economic-related SDGs while concurrently diminishing societal and environmental SDG scores. Therefore, a paradigm shift in economic strategies concerning nitrogen management is imperative to foster synergy among SDGs. Such an approach has the potential to enhance overall SDG scores in China by 8-24%, resulting in substantial national benefits, including $162 billion in savings on fertilizer and food imports, increased agricultural yields, improved public health, enhanced ecosystem resilience, and climate mitigation. Importantly, this transformation can be achieved with a modest net implementation cost of only $34 billion, making it a cost-effective and sustainable solution for advancing China's SDG agenda.
Cooling Pattern on the Run-out Table of a Hot Rolling Mill for an HSLA Steel: A Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Yazdani Saba , Tavakoli Mohammad Reza , Niroomand Mohammad Reza , Forouzan Mohammad Reza
Published: December 2023

The cooling process of a hot rolled strip on the run-out table (ROT) mainly determines the microstructure and mechanical properties of the final product, therefore, a method of investigation that helps companies following optimum cooling scenario is a profound issue. This paper develops a 2D finite element model based on industrial data that predicts the cooling pattern of hot rolled strips having the potential of being formulated on steel grade dealing with complex boundary conditions flexible to be applied for any cooling table. Meanwhile, this model investigates the thermal behavior of strips facing different heat transfer mechanisms in the full-scale ROT of Mobarakeh Steel Company (MSC). Moreover, coiling temperature (CT) and cooling pattern are validated through experimental data obtained from the Evraz hot rolling mill. Regarding the simulation of various header configurations, each four-header bottom bank, and upper laminar and water curtain headers deliver 10℃/s, 10.66 ℃/s, and 7.85 ℃/s of cooling rate, respectively. The simulations also predict the heat flux in the impingement, parallel, and air-cooling zones to be in the range of 4000-12000, 500-2500, and 80-400 (w⁄(m2 K)) on the top surface, and 21000-5400, 700-4200, and 380-170 (w⁄(m2 K))on the bottom surface, respectively. According to the temperature-dependent attitude of steel properties, the effect of strip's thermo-physical properties on the heat transfer along ROT were examined that illustrates the significant impact of specific heat on cooling, which leads to the endorsement of the functionality of early cooling compared to delayed and distributed strategies for the investigated HSLA steel.
Factors associated with fall severity Among Older Patients Admitted to the Emergency Department in Guadeloupe (French West Indies): A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Simo nadine , laurys letchimy , ludwig Mounsamy , Boucaud-Maître Denis , Teguo Maturín Tabue , mallet guillaume , Vainqueur Larissa , Rinaldo leila , essomba marie-josiane Ntsama
Published: December 2023

Introduction:
Falls are a common geriatric syndrome in older people. Falls are associated with adverse health events such as dependency, unplanned emergency admissions and death. This study aimed to identify factors associated with fall severity (hospitalization) in patients aged 70 years and over admitted to the emergency department in Guadeloupe.
Method:
Single-center, observational, retrospective study of patients aged 70 years and over, admitted to the emergency department (ED) of the University Hospital of Guadeloupe for a fall, between 1 May 2018 and 30 April 2019. Fall severity was defined as the need for hospitalization. Bivariate analysis was used to determine the associations between fall severity and sociodemographic characteristics, comorbidities, history of falls and polypharmacy (defined as the daily use of at least 5 drugs). Polypharmacy was analyzed as a binary variable (yes/no), and in categories (0–3 (ref.), 4–6, 7–9 and ≥ 10 drugs).
Results:
During the study period, 625 patients who attended the ED for a fall were included. Mean age was 82.6 ± 7.6 years, 48.8% were men. Of these, 277 patients (44.3%) were admitted to the hospital, and three patients (0.5%) died. In bivariate analysis, only polypharmacy was associated with hospitalization for fall (OR: 1.63 [95%CI: 1.33–2.02]). The odds ratios for polypharmacy categories were 1.46 [95%CI 0.99 − 2.14], 1.65 [1.09–2.50] and 1.48 [0.76–2.85] for 4–6, 7–9 and ≥ 10 drugs respectively.
Conclusion:
Polypharmacy was associated with hospitalization as a proxy for fall severity. Regular review of drug prescription is essential to reduce polypharmacy in older adults.
Open cross-domain data fusion for fault diagnosis of complex equipment
Authors: Sun xianbin , Yanling Sun , Meiqi Dong , He Sun , Ao Chen
Published: December 2023

In order to address the technical challenge of acquiring a significant number of fault samples from actual industrial sites, this paper proposes a fault diagnosis method that utilizes a deep learning model driven by cross-domain data fusion. Firstly, a high-fidelity digital twin model of a planetary gearbox fault diagnosis test platform is constructed, enabling the acquisition of simulated vibration signals from the real-time speed drive model. Secondly, empirical mode decomposition is applied to both the simulated fault signal and the measured normal signal. Three IMF components with high variance contribution rates of the measured normal signal are screened and reconstructed with the IMF component of the simulated fault signal to generate the fused signal. Then, a deep residual network model based on the channel attention mechanism is constructed. Finally, the network models are trained and tested using the acquired data. Evaluation indices, such as recall and accuracy, are employed to evaluate the engineering reliability of the fused data. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed cross-domain data fusion-driven method offers a novel approach to address the technical challenge of limited fault samples in actual industrial sites.