bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Smart and Sustainable Human-Centred Workstations for Operators with Disability in the Age of Industry 5.0: A Systematic Review
Authors: Bonello Amberlynn , Francalanza Emmanuel , Refalo Paul
Published: December 2023

The World Bank has reported that over one billion individuals have a disability, implying that almost fifteen percent of the global inhabitants are susceptible to undergoing levels of discrimination, especially in employment. This issue may prevail on a manufacturing shop floor, whereby a wave of standardisation dominates such as in the design of shop floor workstations. Despite advances made in the literature, people with disabilities are still siloed from manufacturing. Consequently, the aim of this research work was to analyse literature’s current state of the art on the design of workstations for operators with disabilities within the context of Industry 5.0, where sustainability, human-centricity, and resilience are upheld. The study employed a systematic review of 69 publications from Scopus and Google Scholar published between 2013 and 2023, adhering to the updated PRISMA guidelines to identify the major research gaps. The review contributes an understanding of the current academic and industrial limitations such as the absence of social applicability of Industry 4.0 technology, the rift between academic knowhow and industrial implementation, and the lack of alignment with the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Additionally, the review uncovered an absence in work bridging four disciplines together: workstation design, Industry 5.0, sustainability, and disability. An unprecedented understanding of the interdependency between all four disciplines within the remit of smart, sustainable, and inclusive manufacturing workstations is contributed. This review proposes directions amidst the four most relevant SDGs—SDGs 8, 9, 10, and 12 to the topic.
Life Cycle Assessment of the Sugarcane Supply Chain in the Brazilian Midwest Region
Authors: Rodrigues Thamine G. , Machado Ricardo L.
Published: December 2023

The sugarcane supply chain is one of the main contributors to economic development in many countries. However, it is necessary to consider the relationship of this supply chain with the environment in order to reduce/mitigate adverse environmental impacts. Life cycle assessment (LCA) supports improving the relationship between production systems and the environment, increasing process efficiency, and reducing costs. The main objective of this research was to identify the extent to which the sugarcane supply chain impacts environmental and human health aspects as well as the use of resources through LCA. This analysis focused on a supply chain in Brazil’s Midwest region, considering the stages of cultivation, transportation, and production. The results indicated that using fertilizers and pesticides and burning crops during harvest severely threaten the sustainability of this supply chain. Also, using crude oil, natural gas, coal, and other chemical products in ethanol production is a critical threat to the sustainability of the sugarcane supply chain. The obtained results cooperate with the decarbonization goals assumed by Brazil at the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2015 (COP 21). A multidimensional approach is necessary to assess the sugarcane production chain results, and the LCA method is appropriate for performing this analysis.
Climate-Adaptive Building Envelope Controls: Assessing the Impact on Building Performance
Authors: Oh Sukjoon , Choi Gyeong-Seok , Kim Hyoungsub
Published: December 2023

Pursuing innovations in sustainable architectural solutions, this study examines the impact of a climate-adaptive building envelope with dynamic photovoltaic integrated shading devices (PVSDs) on building performance. A major challenge in designing PVSDs is the lack of established guidelines for geometry and operations. We delve into the complexities and potential benefits of integrating dynamic PVSD designs into building performance simulations, particularly considering their time-varying geometric and operational aspects. This research assesses a range of similar PVSD design options with differing patterns, emphasizing their effects on solar energy potential, daylighting, and thermal efficiency. We conducted tests on south-oriented PVSDs (featuring two-axis rotation) in Houston, Texas, focusing on variables such as panel count (4 or 36), rotation angle range, and operational patterns (synchronized or individual). Regarding solar potential, the four-panel synchronized PVSD option outperformed static shading by 2.1 times. For daylighting and thermal performance, the 36-panel synchronized option with a wide rotation range and the four-panel individual option proved superior to other PVSD configurations, improving up to an average of 36% (sDA300/50%) and 1.5 °C, respectively. Our findings emphasize the critical role of integrating geometric design and operational patterns in PVSDs for enhanced system effectiveness and highlight PVSD design and application limitations. Our findings emphasize the critical role of integrating geometric design and operational patterns in PVSDs for enhanced system effectiveness. Furthermore, they shed light on the limitations in the PVSD design process and practical applications.
Collaborative Green Innovation of Livestock Product Three-Level Supply Chain Traceability System: A Value Co-Creation Perspective
Authors: Ding Yuemei , Zheng Dequan , Niu Xiaoyu
Published: December 2023

To enhance the health and stability of livestock product supply chains, it is imperative to augment product sustainability and satisfy food safety requirements through collaborative green innovation. Digital traceability technology amalgamates information and resources from stakeholders in the supply chain, facilitating knowledge sharing and product tracking throughout the entire process to purify the supply chain environment. Augmenting communication and trust among supply chains paves the way for green innovation, thereby yielding value-added benefits. Consequently, this paper formulates a simulation model for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers—three pivotal stakeholders in the traceability process of livestock products—from a value co-creation standpoint. It also incorporates a contract penalty mechanism to probe the collaborative green innovation process among various entities involved in the livestock product supply chain. System simulation is employed to emulate the evolution path of collaborative green innovation in the livestock product supply chain under the value co-creation perspective. Subsequently, a stepwise penalty mechanism, green incentive mechanism, and fair distribution mechanism are proposed for stakeholders to actualize collaborative green innovation and value creation. The findings reveal that: (1) the collaborative green behavior between suppliers, retailers, and consumers is influenced by factors such as value co-creation excess returns, innovative technology costs like traceability, cost sharing among stakeholders, and a certain threshold of government penalties. (2) A balanced distribution of excess returns and cost-sharing among stakeholders fosters the evolution of a green collaborative state in the supply chain, thereby achieving sustainable development with value chain enhancement and ecological optimization.
Unveiling the Impact of Digitalization on Supply Chain Performance in the Post-COVID-19 Era: The Mediating Role of Supply Chain Integration and Efficiency
Authors: Salamah Esam , Alzubi Ahmad , Yinal Azmiye
Published: December 2023

In the context of the rapidly evolving landscape shaped by the increased prevalence of digital technologies and the transformative dynamics of supply chains in the post-COVID-19 era, this research seeks to address a crucial gap by examining the mediating role played by supply chain integration and efficiency. The primary aim is to provide a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of how digitalization influences networks of supply chain performance. Moreover, we delve into the moderating impact of supply chain dynamism on shaping this association. Through a simple random sampling technique, survey data were collected from 293 Turkish manufacturing firms via an online survey and analyzed using structural equation modeling. The findings underscore that digitalization significantly enhances supply chain integration and efficiency, thereby contributing to improved supply chain performance. Notably, supply chain integration and efficiency were identified as key mediators in the relationship between digitalization and supply chain performance. Furthermore, we investigate the moderating effect of supply chain dynamism, revealing its positive influence on the association between digitalization and supply chain integration. Rooted in key theories such as the resource-based view and dynamic capabilities, this study provides valuable insights by unraveling the intricate processes through which digitalization’s impact is channeled in the post-COVID-19 era. The research extends the current literature by considering the contextual role of supply chain dynamism, shedding light on the complex dynamics between digitalization and supply chain outcomes.
Olfactory Learning Behavior and Mortality of the Honey Bee Apis mellifera jemenitica in Response to Pyrethroid Insecticide (Deltamethrin)
Authors: Abuagla Mohamedazim I. B. , Iqbal Javaid , Raweh Hael S. A. , Alqarni Abdulaziz S.
Published: December 2023

Honey bees are constantly threatened due to the wide use of pesticides. This study presents the effects of deltamethrin on the mortality, olfactory learning, and memory formation of the native Saudi bee Apis mellifera jemenitica. Topical and oral application of realistic field and serial dilutions of deltamethrin (250, 125, 62.5, and 25 ppm) caused significant mortality at 4, 12, 24, and 48 h posttreatment. Bee mortality increased with the increasing concentration of insecticide at all tested posttreatment times. Highest mortality was observed at 24 h and 48 h after both exposure routes. Food consumption gradually decreased with increasing concentration of deltamethrin during oral exposure. The LC50 of deltamethrin was determined at 12, 24, and 48 h for topical (86.28 ppm, 36.16 ppm, and 29.19 ppm, respectively) and oral (35.77 ppm, 32.53 ppm, and 30.78 ppm, respectively) exposure. Oral exposure led to significantly higher bee mortality than topical exposure of deltamethrin at 4 h and 12 h, but both exposure routes were equally toxic to bees at 24 h and 48 h. The sublethal concentrations (LC10, LC20, and LC30) of deltamethrin significantly impaired the learning during conditioning trials, as well as the memory formation of bees at 2, 12, and 24 h after topical and oral exposure. Thus, deltamethrin inhibits learning, and bees were unable to memorize the learned task.
Chaotic Capture of a Retrograde Moon by Venus and the Reversal of Its Spin
Authors: Makarov Valeri V. , Goldin Alexey
Published: December 2023

Planets are surrounded by fractal surfaces (traditionally called Hill spheres), separating the inner zones of long-term stable orbital motion of their satellites from the outer space where the gravitational pull from the Sun takes over. Through this surface, external minor bodies in trajectories loosely co-orbital to a planet can be stochastically captured by the planet without any assistance from external perturbative forces, and can become moons chaotically orbiting the planet for extended periods of time. Using state-of-the-art orbital integrators, we simulate such capture events for Venus, resulting in long-term attachment phases by reversing the forward integration of a moon initially attached to the planet and escaping it after an extended period of time. Chaotic capture of a retrograde moon from a prograde heliocentric orbit appears to be more probable because the Hill sphere is almost four times larger in area for a retrograde orbit than for a prograde orbit. Simulated capture trajectories include cases with attachment phases up to 860,000 years for prograde moons and up to 370,000 years for retrograde moons. Although the probability of a long-term chaotic capture from a single encounter is generally low, the high density of co-orbital bodies in the primordial protoplanetary disk makes this outcome possible, if not probable. The early Venus was surrounded by a dusty gaseous disk of its own, which, coupled with the tidal dissipation of the kinetic energy in the moon and the planet, could shrink the initial orbit and stabilize the captured body within the Hill surface. The tidal torque from the moon, for which we use the historical name Neith, gradually brakes the prograde rotation of Venus, and then reverses it, while the orbit continues to decay. Neith eventually reaches the Roche radius and disintegrates, probably depositing most of its material on Venus’ surface. Our calculations show that surface density values of about 0.06 kg m−2 for the debris disk may be sufficient to stabilize the initial chaotic orbit of Neith and to bring it down within several radii of Venus, where tidal dissipation becomes more efficient.
Photodynamic Inactivation of Bovine Coronavirus with the Photosensitizer Toluidine Blue O
Authors: Zaharieva Maya Margaritova , Foka Pelagia , Karamichali Eirini , Kroumov Alexander Dimitrov , Philipov Stanislav , Ilieva Yana , Kim Tanya Chan , Podlesniy Petar , Manasiev Yordan , Kussovski Vesselin , Georgopoulou Urania , Najdenski Hristo Miladinov
Published: December 2023

Coronaviruses (CoVs) belong to the group of enveloped positive-sense single-strand RNA viruses and are causative agents of respiratory, gastro-intestinal, and central nervous systems diseases in many host species, i.e., birds, mammals, and humans. Beta-CoVs revealed a great potential to cross the barrier between species by causing three epidemics/pandemics among humans in the 21st century. Considering the urgent need for powerful antiviral agents for decontamination, prevention, and treatment of BCoV infections, we turned our attention to the possibility of photodynamic inactivation with photosensitizers in combination with light irradiation. In the present study, we evaluated, for the first time, the antiviral activity of toluidine blue O (TBO) against Beta-coronavirus 1 (BCoV) in comparison to methylene blue (MB). First, we determined the in vitro cytotoxicity of MB and TBO on the Madin–Darby bovine kidney (MDBK) cell line with ISO10993-5/Annex C. Thereafter, BCoV was propagated in MDBK cells, and the virus titer was measured with digital droplet PCR, TCID50 assay and plaque assay. The antiviral activity of non-toxic concentrations of TBO was estimated using the direct inactivation approach. All effects were calculated in MAPLE 15® mathematical software by developing programs for non-linear modeling and response surface analysis. The median inhibitory concentration (IC50) of TBO after 72 h of incubation in MDBK cells was 0.85 µM. The antiviral activity of TBO after the direct inactivation of BCoV (MOI = 1) was significantly stronger than that of MB. The median effective concentration (EC50) of TBO was 0.005 µM. The cytopathic effect decreased in a concentration-dependent manner, from 0.0025 to 0.01 µM, and disappeared fully at concentrations between 0.02 and 0.3 µM of TBO. The number of virus particles also decreased, depending on the concentration applied, as proven by ddPCR analysis. In conclusion, TBO exhibits significant potential for direct inactivation of BCoV in vitro, with a very high selectivity index, and should be subjected to further investigation, aiming at its application in veterinary and/or human medical practice.
Diagnosis of Imported Dengue and Zika Virus Infections in Italy from November 2015 to November 2022: Laboratory Surveillance Data from a National Reference Laboratory
Authors: Merakou Christina , Amendola Antonello , Fortuna Claudia , Marsili Giulia , Fiorentini Cristiano , Argentini Claudio , Benedetti Eleonora , Rezza Gianni , Maraglino Francesco , Del Manso Martina , Bella Antonino , Pezzotti Patrizio , Riccardo Flavia , Palamara Anna Teresa , Venturi Giulietta ,   The Arbovirus Working Group
Published: December 2023

Dengue (DENV) and Zika (ZIKV) viruses are mosquito-borne human pathogens. In Italy, the presence of the competent vector Aedes albopictus increases the risk of autochthonous transmission, and a national plan for arboviruses prevention, surveillance, and response (PNA 2020–2025) is in place. The results of laboratory diagnosis of both viruses by the National Reference Laboratory for arboviruses (NRLA) from November 2015 to November 2022 are presented. Samples from 655 suspected cases were tested by both molecular and serological assays. Virus and antibody kinetics, cross-reactivity, and diagnostic performance of IgM ELISA systems were analysed. Of 524 cases tested for DENV, 146 were classified as confirmed, 7 as probable, while 371 were excluded. Of 619 cases tested for ZIKV, 44 were classified as confirmed, while 492 were excluded. All cases were imported. Overall, 75.3% (110/146) of DENV and 50% (22/44) of ZIKV cases were confirmed through direct virus detection methods. High percentages of cross reactivity were observed between the two viruses. The median lag time from symptoms onset to sample collection was 7 days for both DENV molecular (range 0–20) and NS1 ELISA (range 0–48) tests, with high percentages of positivity also after 7 days (39% and 67%, respectively). For ZIKV, the median lag time was 5 days (range 0–22), with 16% positivity after 7 days. Diagnostic performance was assessed with negative predictive values ranging from 92% to 95% for the anti-DENV systems, and of 97% for the ZIKV one. Lower positive predictive values were seen in the tested population (DENV: 55% to 91%, ZIKV: 50%). DENV and ZIKV diagnosis by molecular test is the gold standard, but sample collection time is a limitation. Serological tests, including Plaque Reduction Neutralization Test, are thus necessary. Co-circulation and cross-reactivity between the two viruses increase diagnostic difficulty. Continuous evaluation of diagnostic strategies is essential to improve laboratory testing.
The Use of Fruit and Vegetable by-Products as Enhancers of Health Status of Piglets after Weaning: The Role of Bioactive Compounds from Apple and Carrot Industrial Wastes
Authors: Pistol Gina Cecilia , Pertea Ana-Maria , Taranu Ionelia
Published: December 2023

At weaning, piglets are exposed to a large variety of stressors, from environmental/behavioral factors to nutritional stress. Weaning transition affects the gastrointestinal tract especially, resulting in specific disturbances at the level of intestinal morphology, barrier function and integrity, mucosal immunity and gut microbiota. All these alterations are associated with intestinal inflammation, oxidative stress and perturbation of intracellular signaling pathways. The nutritional management of the weaning period aims to achieve the reinforcement of intestinal integrity and functioning to positively modulate the intestinal immunity and that of the gut microbiota and to enhance the health status of piglets. That is why the current research is focused on the raw materials rich in phytochemicals which could positively modulate animal health. The composition analysis of fruit, vegetable and their by-products showed that identified phytochemicals could act as bioactive compounds, which can be used as modulators of weaning-induced disturbances in piglets. This review describes nutritional studies which investigated the effects of bioactive compounds derived from fruit (apple) and vegetables (carrot) or their by-products on the intestinal architecture and function, inflammatory processes and oxidative stress at the intestinal level. Data on the associated signaling pathways and on the microbiota modulation by bioactive compounds from these by-products are also presented.
Estimation of Pollutant Load in Typical Drainage Ditches of Ningxia Yellow River Diversion Irrigation Area Based on LOADEST Statistical Model
Authors: Ma Xiuxia , Peng Wenfa , Tong Bingwei , Li Taiyun , Wang Le , Du Bin , Li Chaochao
Published: December 2023

To comprehensively comprehend the spatiotemporal variations in pollution load within the Sixth Drainage Ditch of the Ningxia Yellow River Diversion Irrigation Area, we employed the LOADEST model. We utilized daily flow data and concentrations of ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N), nitrate nitrogen (NO2-N), total nitrogen (TN), and total phosphorus (TP) to construct regression equations for the pollutant load at four distinct monitoring sections of the Sixth Drainage Ditch. The results unveiled an impressive range of correlation coefficients (R2) for the pollution load regression equations at the four monitoring sections, ranging from 72.42% to 94.4%. This indicates a strong fit for the pollution load regression equations, rendering them suitable for estimating the pollution load of the Sixth Drainage Ditch. Furthermore, the changing patterns of various pollutants in the same monitoring section exhibit a remarkable level of consistency. In each case, they initially experience an upward trajectory followed by a subsequent decrease. Notably, the total nitrogen (TN) load in the drainage area exceeds that of the total phosphorus (TP). The spatial distribution patterns of the total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP) load within the Sixth Drainage Ditch exhibit a progressive increase from the upstream to downstream areas. Meanwhile, the spatial distribution characteristics of ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) and nitrate nitrogen (NO2-N) follow a similar pattern of an initial increase followed by a decrease.
Survival outcomes of salvage surgery in the watch-and-wait approach for rectal cancer with clinical complete response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Lin Wenjie , Wee Ian Jun Yan , Seow-En Isaac , Chok Aik Yong , Tan Emile Kwong-Wei
Published: December 2023

Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the outcomes of the watch-and-wait (WW) approach versus radical surgery (RS) in rectal cancers with clinical complete response (cCR) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.Methods: This study followed the PRISMA guidelines. Major databases were searched to identify relevant articles. WW and RS were compared through meta-analyses of pooled proportions. Primary outcomes included overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), local recurrence, and distant metastasis rates. Pooled salvage surgery rates and outcomes were also collected. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was employed to assess the risk of bias.Results: Eleven studies including 1,112 rectal cancer patients showing cCR after neoadjuvant chemoradiation were included. Of these patients, 378 were treated nonoperatively with WW, 663 underwent RS, and 71 underwent local excision. The 2-year OS (risk ratio [RR], 0.95; P = 0.94), 5-year OS (RR, 2.59; P = 0.25), and distant metastasis rates (RR, 1.05; P = 0.80) showed no significant differences between WW and RS. Local recurrence was more frequent in the WW group (RR, 6.93; P < 0.001), and 78.4% of patients later underwent salvage surgery (R0 resection rate, 97.5%). The 2-year DFS (RR, 1.58; P = 0.05) and 5-year DFS (RR, 2.07; P = 0.02) were higher among RS cases. However, after adjustment for R0 salvage surgery, DFS showed no significant between-group difference (RR, 0.82; P = 0.41).Conclusion: Local recurrence rates are higher for WW than RS, but complete salvage surgery is often possible with similar long-term outcomes. WW is a viable strategy for rectal cancer with cCR after neoadjuvant chemoradiation, but further research is required to improve patient selection.
THE ACTIVITIES OF THE HOLY FATHERS IN ESTABLISHING THE SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS OF ORTHODOX SINGING
Authors: US M.
Published: December 2023

In the modern world, there is a problem of the young generation’s loss of spiritual landmarks, which is manifested in the dominance of pragmatism, focus on obtaining material goods, indifference to the feelings of other people, including loved ones. Education of moral qualities of an individual cannot be effective if all social institutions are not involved in it: family, school, cultural institutions, church. Nowadays, the importance of religious education is gaining a high status in the domestic society - children and teenagers get used to attending church, study in Sunday schools, where they participate in choir singing. Musical spiritual works today are not limited to church life, but are included in the repertoires of singing groups of general secondary and primary music education institutions, are offered for listening to music at school, etc. (Rostovskyi, 2003). (Rostovskyi, 2003). The urgent task of preserving the traditions of Orthodoxy in its competition with the Catholic and Uniate influences on the Ukrainian community determines the special interest of teachers and scientists in the educational possibilities of Orthodox music (Afonina, 2012).
New sufficient conditions for the solvability of a new class of Sylvester-like absolute value matrix equation
Authors: Kumar Shubham , Deepmala  , Keshtwal Roshan Lal
Published: December 2023

In this article, some new sufficient conditions for the unique solvability of a new class of Sylvester-like absolute value matrix equation \(AXB - \vert CXD \vert =F\) are given. This work is distinct from the published work by Li [Journal of Optimization Theory and Application, 195(2), 2022]. Some new conditions were also obtained, which were not covered by Li. We also provided an example in support of our result.
The rate of convergence of bounded linear processes on spaces of continuous functions
Authors: Gonska Heiner
Published: December 2023

Quantitative Korovkin-type theorems for approximation by bounded linear operators defined on \(C(X,d)\) are given, where \((X,d)\) is a compact metric space. Special emphasis is on positive linear operators.As is known from previous work of Newman and Shapiro, Jimenez Pozo, Nishishiraho and the author, among others, there are two possible ways to obtain error estimates for bounded linear operator approximation: the so-called direct approach, and the smoothing technique.We give various generalizations and refinements of earlier results which were obtained by using both techniques. Furthermore, it will be shown that, in a certain sense, none of the two methods is superior to the other one.
Fuzzy Korovkin type Theorems via deferred Cesaro and deferred Euler equi-statistical convergence
Authors: Agrawal Purshottam , Baxhaku Behar
Published: December 2023

We establish a fuzzy Korovkin type approximation theorem by using \(eq-stat^{D}_{CE}\)(deferred Ces\'{a}ro and deferred Euler equi-statistical) convergence proposed by Saini et al. for continuous functions over \([a,b]\). Further, we determine the rate of convergence via fuzzy modulus of continuity.
SISTEM PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL MASJID BERBASIS NILAI AMANAH, MURAQABAH, DAN UKHUWAH
Authors: Risady Adryan , Abdul Gafur
Published: December 2023

This research aims to formulate the concept of a mosque's internal control system based on Islamic values. The analytical tool used is transcendental phenomenology, which has developed into Islamic phenomenology. Four Mulawarman University Al-Fatihah mosque administrators were selected as informants. The results showed that the Al-Fatihah Mosque has a strong interactional relationship pattern, like brothers, among its worshipers. The concept of Islamic values of amanah, muraqabah, and ukhuwah is the basis for forming the mosque's internal control system. This research contributes to the development of the concept of Islamic mosque internal control and helps regulators design policies related to mosque management and Islamic internal control.

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merumuskan konsep sistem pengendalian internal masjid berlandaskan nilai Islam. Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah Fenomenologi transendental yang telah berkembang dan menjadi fenomenologi Islam. Empat orang Pengurus masjid Al-Fatihah Universitas Mulawarman dipilih sebagai informan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Masjid Al-Fatihah memiliki pola hubungan interaksi yang kuat selayaknya saudara diantara jamaahnya. Konsep nilai Islam amanah, muraqabah, dan ukhuwah menjadi dasar pembentuk sistem pengendalian internal masjid. Penelitian ini berkontribusi dalam pengembangan konsep pengendalian internal masjid bernilai Islam dan membantu regulator dalam merancang kebijakan terkait pengelolaan masjid dan pengendalian internal bernilai Islam.
Pemberdayaan DUIT:
Authors: Kawangmani Soleman , Harjanto Hery
Published: December 2023

Abstract: The Covid-19 pandemic has hampered the ministry of church leaders to the congregation, including when implementing the PPKM policy. Mutual attention between congregations is also reduced. However, the emergence of the "Immanuel Tresno (DUIT) Public Kitchen" has eased the burden on the GKJ Immanuel congregation in Surakarta who was exposed to Covid-19. This research aims to explain the significance of participatory leadership through the DUIT forum in empowering the congregation during the PPKM Covid-19 pandemic. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Collecting data through interviews with DUIT managers and congregations served by DUIT and DUIT's written sources. The research was carried out from July to October 2021. The results of the research are that there are four main points of significance for participatory leadership, namely being responsive, active, effective, and creative in empowering the congregation during the PPKM Covid-19 pandemic to serve victims exposed to Covid-19. This finding is important to inspire leaders in their ministry to the congregation and other communities, especially during emergency situations.
Abstrak: Pandemi Covid-19 membuat pelayanan pemimpin gereja kepada jemat mengalami hambatan termasuk saat penerapan kebijakan Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan Masyarakat (PPKM).  Saling perhatian antar jemaat juga berkurang.  Namun munculnya wadah “Dapur Umum Immanuel Tresno (DUIT)”, telah meringankan beban jemaat GKJ Immanuel di Surakarta yang terpapar Covid-19. Penelitan ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan signifikansi kepemimpinan partisipatif melalui wadah DUIT dalam pemberdayaan jemaat pada masa PPKM pandemi Covid-19.  Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Pengumpulan data melalui wawancara kepada pengelola DUIT dan jemaat yang dilayani oleh DUIT dan sumber-sumber tertulis milik DUIT.  Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Juli sampai Oktober 2021. Hasil penelitian yaitu adanya empat pokok signifikansi kepemimpinan partisipatif yaitu responsif, aktif, efektif, dan kreatif dalam memberdayakan jemaat di masa PPKM pandemi Covid-19 untuk melayani korban yang terpapar Covid-19. Temuan ini penting untuk memberi inspirasi kepada para pemimpin dalam pelayanannya kepada jemaat dan masyarakat lainnya terlebih ketika dalam situasi darurat.
Pendidikan Kristiani Multikultural dalam Kurikulum Katekisasi di Resort GKE Kasongan
Authors: Sriwijayanti Indah
Published: December 2023

Pendidikan kristiani multikultural dalam kurikulum katekisasi di resort GKE Kasongan merupakan gambaran bagaimana kurikulum katekisasi di resort GKE Kasongan menjadikan konteks keberagaman sebagai bagian dari proses pembelajaran jemaat melalui katerkisasi. Jemaat di resort GKE Kasongan berada dalam lingkunan masyarakat multikutur, kesadaran akan keberagaman perlu dibangun salah satunya melakui katekisasi. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif bersifat deskriptif. Guna mengetahui sejauh mana pendidikan kristiani multikultural dilaksanakan di resort GKE Kasongan melalui katekisasi. Wawancara dilakukan kepada pendeta-pendeta jemaat yang berada di lingkup Resost GKE Kasongan dan menjadi pengajar katekisasi. Pemikiran James Bank mengenai pendidikan multikultur menjadi landasan teori dalam penelitian ini, didukung teori katekisasi menurut GKE dan Katakimus Heidelberg dan teori kurikulum. Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan hasil; terdapat kurikulum katekisasi berupa buku pedoman katekisasi seperti Katekimus Hedenberg dan buku Katekisasi GKE. Akan tetapi tidak ada topik yang dikhususkan untuk membahas tentang multikultural. pendidikan Kristiani multikultur dilaksanakan oleh pengajar katekisasi dengan mengkaitkan topik-topik katekisasi yang memang bisa dihubungkan dengan multikultur.
Risk Analysis of Making a Decision on the Use of Inappropriate Fixing Materials
Authors: Кронивец Н.А.
Published: December 2023

Фиксирующий материал обеспечивает герметичное соединение структуры коронки и подлежащих тканей зуба в одно целое. На практике получить соответствующее соединение трудно из-за рисков воздействующих факторов. Данная статья посвящена статистическому исследованию факторов, которые врачи-стоматологи учитывают при принятии решения касательно фиксирующих материалов. Указанное необходимо для обоснования выбора фиксирующих материалов в зависимости от клинической ситуации. Для изучения информированности врачей-стоматологов по вопросам выбора материалов для фиксации несъемных конструкций был проведен опрос 297 врачей-стоматологов, проходивших курсы повышения квалификации на кафедрах стоматологического профиля ГУО «БелМАПО». Для этого была разработана анкета, включающая 17 вопросов. По результатам проведенной оценки установлено, что распределение исследуемых количественных переменных в сравниваемых группах отличалось от нормального. Для проверки статистических гипотез применялись непараметрические методы. Результатом анкетирования стало заключение о низкой информированности врачей – стоматологов-ортопедов и общих стоматологов о показаниях к выбору материалов для фиксации несъемных зубных протезов.

The fixing material provides a tight connection of the crown structure and the underlying tooth tissues into one. In practice, it is difficult to obtain the appropriate compound due to the risks of influencing factors. This article is devoted to a statistical study of the factors that dentists take into account when deciding on the choice of fixing materials. This is necessary to justify the choice of fixing materials depending on the clinical situation. To study the awareness of dentists on the choice of materials for fixing fixed structures, a survey was conducted of 297 dentists who took advanced training courses at the departments of the dental profile of the SEE "BelMAPE". For this purpose, a questionnaire was developed, including 17 questions. According to the results of the evaluation, it was found that the distribution of the studied quantitative variables in the compared groups differed from the normal one. Nonparametric methods were used to test statistical hypotheses. The results of the survey were the conclusion about the low awareness of orthopedic dentists and general dentists about the indications for the choice of materials for fixing fixed dentures.
Analyzing Trends in Interaction Research for Korean Teaching and Learning
Authors:   The Institute of Humanities at Soonchunhyang University, Chang Hyangsil
Published: December 2023

This study analyzed the trends of interaction research in the field of Korean language education and suggested implications and future research tasks. The papers analyzed for research trends were theses published in the Korea Research Foundation's nomination lists by October 2023. Since the aspects and methods of interaction are quite different depending on whether the teaching-learning space is offline or online, I first categorized papers according to these two criteria, and then subdivided them into sub-areas in terms of research topics and methods.
Research on interaction in the field of Korean language education began to appear in the 2000s. The major turning points in the transformation of offline and online teaching and learning environments were around 2010. Until the early 2010s, almost all classes were held face-to-face, so research on interaction was centered on classroom instruction. The commercialization of high-speed internet in the 2010s greatly improved the environment for online education and diversified educational media. In the field of Korean language education, attempts have also been made to utilize online educational media and contents. Serious research on interaction in online educational environments has also been conducted since the mid-2010s. However, at this time, online classes were mostly based on stored contents. Then, in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost all classes were shifted to a non-face-to-face online format. As a result, online education mediums have diversified to include learning management systems (LMS), YouTube, mobile apps, online video lecture platforms, metaverses, and social media. As a result, interaction in online educational environments has emerged as an important issue, spurring research.
Interaction research in offline teaching and learning environments has been focused on observing and analyzing the interaction patterns between teachers and learners and between learners and teachers. However, most of the research is limited to analyzing the interaction patterns. Therefore, it is necessary to find specific ways to apply them to future classes and teacher training. Next, in the case of interaction research in online-based teaching and learning environments, online learning is becoming more popular. However, the lack of interaction between instructor and learner, learner and learner, and learner and learning contents is still a problem that needs to be solved. And a new aspect of interaction in language education is worth paying attention to. This is the interaction with ChatGPT. The emergence of generative AI such as ChatGPT is revolutionizing the paradigm of mass education systems based on achievement standards and achievement levels. Therefore, research on interaction based on this is also an important future research task.
First record of phoresy on the genus Oreodera Audinet-Serville, 1835 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) by the pseudoscorpion Cordylochernes scorpioides (Linnaeus, 1758) (Arachnida: Pseudoscorpiones)
Authors: Ávila-Jimenez Ángelo J. , Marimon-Gonzalez Karla , Botero Juan P. , Lopera-Toro Alejandro , Mendez-Cardona Sergio , Forsyth Adrián
Published: December 2023

The phoretic association of the pseudoscorpion Cordylochernes scorpioides (Linnaeus, 1758) (Chernetidae) on the long-horn beetle Oreodera rufofasciata Bates, 1861 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is reported for the first time.
Unsupervised Image Hashing Using a Deep Convolutional Encoder-Decoder Model for Fast Image Retrieval
Authors: AKBACAK Enver
Published: December 2023

Image hashing methods transform high-dimensional image features into low-dimensional binary codes while preserving semantic similarity. Among image hashing techniques, supervised image hashing approaches outperform unsupervised and semisupervised methods. However, labelling image data requires extra time and expert effort. In this study, we proposed a deep learning-based unsupervised image hashing method for unlabeled image data. The proposed hashing method is built in an end-to-end fashion. It consists of an encoder-decoder model. As a novel idea, we used a supervised pre-trained network as an encoder model, which provides fast convergence in the training phase and efficient image features. Hash codes are extracted by optimizing those intermediate features. Experiments performed on two benchmark image datasets demonstrate the competitive results compared to unsupervised image hashing methods.
İyon Katkılı β-Trikalsiyum Fosfat Tozlarının Mikrodalga Destekli Sentez Tekniği ile Üretimi ve Antibakteriyellik Özelliklerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: YELTEN COŞKUN Azade , GÖÇTÜ Yağmur , ERCAN Batur
Published: December 2023

β-trikalsiyum fosfat (β-TCP), ortopedi uygulamalarında sıklıkla kullanılmakta olan kalsiyum fosfat (CaP) esaslı biyoseramik malzemelerden biri olup biyoemilebilir karakterdedir ve implantasyon alanına bağlı olarak macun, kaplama, toz, granül vb. formlarda uygulanabilmektedir. β-TCP üretimi için genellikle tercih edilen yaş kimyasal yöntemlerde, üretim sürelerinin uzun ve çok adımlı olması ve proses parametrelerinin kontrol edilmesinde güçlükler yaşanması nedeniyle farklı sentez yollarının geliştirilmesi yönünde araştırmalar ağırlık kazanmıştır. Bu çalışmada, β-TCP tozları deneysel sürecin çok daha kısa ve pratik olması yönleriyle ön plana çıkan mikrodalga destekli sentez tekniği ile elde edilmiştir. Hazırlanan Ca ve P kaynak çözeltileri reaksiyona sokulduktan sonra mikrodalga ışımasına tabi tutulmuş, ışıma sonrası ürünün santrifüj edilmesiyle açığa çıkan yaş çökelti kurutulmuş ve nihai olarak 900°C’de ısıl işlem görmesi sağlanmıştır. Böylelikle antibakteriyellik ve kemik gelişimini destekleme özellikleri sergilemesi beklenen Ce+3 ve SeO3-2 katkılı β-TCP tozları üretilmiştir. Tozların karakterizasyonu kapsamında; X-Işını Difraksiyonu (XRD) ile kimyasal faz analizi, Taramalı Elektron Mikroskobu (SEM) ve Enerji Dağılım Spektrometresi (EDS) ile mikroyapı ve elementel haritalama incelemeleri, vücut benzeri sıvı (Simulated Body Fluid, SBF) içerisinde 37°C’de 14 gün tutma suretiyle biyoaktivite davranışının belirlenmesi ve Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus, ATCC 25923) kullanılarak yapılan bakteri etkileşim testleri doğrultusunda antibakteriyellik özelliklerinin tayin edilmesi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sentezlenen tozlar, yüzeylerinde 1X SBF çözeltisinde 14 gün bekletilme sonucunda CaP esaslı birikintiler oluşturmuştur ve bu durum örneklerin biyoaktif karakterde olduğunu göstermektedir. Ayrıca, iyon katkısına bağlı olarak bakteri koloni sayısında azalma tespit edilmesi de tozların antibakteriyellik özelliğine işaret etmektedir.
Malva neglecta Leaves Extract / Biodegradable Diblock Copolymer Blend Biocomposites: Physicochemical and Antioxidant Properties
Authors: SELÇUK PEKDEMİR Sibel
Published: December 2023

In this study, it is aimed to prepare a 1:1 ratio PLA blend with PEG-b-PCL diblock copolymer, which is intended to be used as a drug release and biomaterial, and to obtain a biocomposite film with M.neglecta extract in different ratios. The obtained biocomposite films were first characterized by the ATR-IR spectrum and the characteristic functional group signals of the polymers were determined. The thermal analysis results show that the plant extract reduces the thermal stability of the polymer blend. Calorimetric measurements can be interpreted as plant-doped biocomposite films decrease the Tg temperature of the polymer blend, that is, increase the interchain free volume of the polymers. It was observed that swelling degree and moisture content of the plant treated polymer blend biocomposite films decreased with increasing plant percentage, while water solubility increased. It was observed that the plant extract slightly improved this feature of the PEG-b-PCL/PLA blend film, which showed shape memory. Due to the phenolic compounds in the structure of M. neglecta, it increased the antioxidant activities of the biocomposite films by adding it to the polymer blend.
"HISTORICISM" OF THE NEW EUROPEAN DRAMA (LESYA UKRAINKA – B. BRECHT – Y. KOSACH)
Authors: MOKLYTSIA M.
Published: December 2023

The article deals with the development of the historical theme in drama, the stage of the new drama traced on the examples of Lesya Ukrainka’s plays "Boyarynya", 1910, B. Brecht’s "Mother Courage and her children", 1939, Y. Kosach’s "Action about Yuriy the Victorious", 1947. The first collection of these different texts under one slogan ensures the scientific novelty of research. The purpose of the research: to trace the development of the historical theme in the modernist drama of the 20th venture and outline the problematic aspects of the concept of historicism of the new drama.
The analysis of three dramas allows us to make a conclusion about the historicism of different aesthetics systems, romantic, realistic and modernist.  A romantic story is, in fact, the metanarrative of national history, which is written with the aim of producing a national one identity, elevation of national culture. Realism focuses on displaying modernity, indifferent to historical topics, but gives authors of historical topics a lot of image means necessary for the effect of authenticity. Modernism in the displaying of historical events is miscellaneous. It is important to highlight the symbolist, expressionist and surrealist methods of mediating historical material.  Most of Lesya Ukrainka’s dramas are historical or mythological subjects belonging to the genre of symbolist drama, in which the price of the choice is realized between private and public, which every person makes in any era. B. Brecht’s Epic / expressionist theater is a unique story that goes on and on. The playwright forces the viewer to look at the story consciously and critically, not emotionally, to see it through the eyes of a playwright who has already gone through his path of self-awareness. Surreal the picture of history is painted by Yuriy Kosach: his historical event is also distanced, but looks like a labyrinth in which a person wanders and blindly chooses between good and evil. It is always a story appropriated by the author.
THE ETHNO-MENTAL NATURE OF CHRISTIANITY IN UKRAINE: BETWEEN THE EAST AND THE WEST
Authors: Deineha Yevhen , Donets Oleksandr
Published: December 2023

The present article deals with the ethnical and mental nature of Christianity in Ukraine regarding the country’s geographical position. Also, the research’s material deals with borderland issues, the territory linked to the concept of the symbolic whole, which creates its cultural type – the space of cross-cultural communication.

Attention is given to the formation by different churches of different views on a man and their mission in the world. The specific state-building process in the Ukrainian region, considering the peculiarities of the dominant religion, is explained.

The article also focuses on the mental changes that Christianization caused to the local population.  The concepts of the “East” and the “West,” “cultural heritage,” and the cultural and mental essence of this region are specified.

The article studies ethnical shades of Ukrainian Christianity, distinguishing it from others, primarily Russian. Confessional pluralism is considered, which is the result of Ukrainian lands being in the cultural and political circle of other states. Adopting Eastern Christianity as a determinant of forming the local population’s mentality and moral values landmarks has been critically considered.

Attention is given to other religions presented in the Ukrainian region, primarily Islam and Buddhism. Briefly, it provides an understanding of the Crimean peninsula's modern religious and cultural environment – the region of the long-lasting coexistence of Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars.

The religious life of Ukraine is considered among the critical cultural and social processes that took place at different times in Europe. The brightest mental types of Ukrainians of past eras are highlighted, and the main features of the existence of Ukrainians between the imperial “poles” are also formulated. The materials of the article will be helpful to everyone who wants to get a conceptual view of Ukrainian Christianity and the local socio-humanitarian environment.