bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of a somatostatin analogue in a case of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
Authors:   Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, U.C.O. Clinical Medical, University of Trieste - ASUGI Italy., Altamura Nicola
Published: June 2024

Gastrointestinal bleeding can have many reasons and therapy becomes tricky when the diagnostic workout is not conclusive. We describe the case of an 89 y.o. woman with severe anemia and gastrointestinal bleeding of an unknown origin after conventional imaging and endoscopic procedures, thus averting endoscopic, angiographic or surgical approach. This condition required 39 blood transfusions in 2 months. Subcutaneous Octreotide, reducing gastrointestinal mucosal perfusion, achieved hemodynamic stability, improved blood cell count, and ended the blood transfusions. The use of somatostatin analogues can be considered in refractory patients with digestive bleedings of an unknown origin not susceptible of first line therapy.
Giant osteochondroma of the scapula: Rare localization
Authors:   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ibn El Jazzar University Hospital, Kairouan, Tunisia., Mansi Zied , Tounsi Abdelkader ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ibn El Jazzar University Hospital, Kairouan, Tunisia., Mahmoud Aymen Ben ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ibn El Jazzar University Hospital, Kairouan, Tunisia., Ahmed Mahmoudi ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ibn El Jazzar University Hospital, Kairouan, Tunisia., Chermiti Wajdi ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sahloul University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia., Ali Haggui ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital of Kasserine, Kasserine, Tunisia., Bacem Zaidi ,   Department of General Surgery, Ibn El Jazzar University Hospital, Kairouan, Tunisia.
Published: June 2024

We report the case of an osteochondroma of the scapula with a radiological appearance and an unusual location in a 24-year-old young man who consulted for a deformity of his left shoulder with a posterior bump pushing back his scapula. A standard radiological assessment showed a pedunculated exostosis at the upper part of the scapula. The CT scan was in favor of a large exostosis. Surgical resection of the tumor and pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of an osteochondroma. After a follow-up of ten months, the functional results were very good.
Biliary stent complications 8 months post placement
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky, USA., Spalitto Dominic
Published: June 2024

Biliary stents have become a more widely used tool in the treatment of various biliary tract pathology. They come in a wide variety of styles and have several different indications but are not without complications and do require follow up. Currently there is still debate on the length of time biliary stents should remain in place. Literature has suggested recommendations however when it comes to disease processes there are still concerns regarding length of time for stents however most have suggested removal or replacement in about three months. The case discussed depicts a unique long-term complication following a biliary stent. A young male with no significant medical history other than a biliary stent placed 8 months prior was found to have a biliary stent that had eroded through the duodenum. More research is warranted to further assess post Biliary stent care in order to provide appropriate cost effect, efficient, and timely care.
Management and clinical features of extranodal tuberculosis: About 7 cases
Authors:   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Farhat Hached Hospital, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia, El Omri Malika
Published: June 2024

Extranodal tuberculosis is a rare pathology in ear nose and throat (ENT) sphere. It remains a worldwide health problem despite the development seen.
An unusual course of rituximab
Authors:   Department of Rheumatology, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, UK., Gupta Lakita
Published: June 2024

Rituximab (RTX) is increasingly used to manage autoimmune diseases and haematological malignancies [1,2]. Contrary to the common adverse effect of hypersensitivity reactions and infection, late-onset complications of rituximab are rarely reported.
Granulicatella elegans infective endocarditis, a rare case report at a secondary teaching hospital, Tangerang, Indonesia
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Indonesia., Wiwing Veronica
Published: June 2024

Granulicatella elegans (G. elegans) is a Gram-positive facultative anaerobe and one type of Nutritionally Variant Streptococci (NVS) normally role as normal flora in human body, for example oral cavity. Rarely had this colony become infective compared to other Granulicatella.
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome: A case report
Authors:   Digestive Surgery Department, Cho Ray Hospital, Vietnam., Nguyen Ngoc Huan
Published: June 2024

Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) syndrome, also known as Wilkies syndrome, is a rare condition of duodenal obstruction due to extrinsic compression of the third portion of the duodenum by the superior mesenteric artery and the abdominal aorta.
A case report of delayed-onset delirium tremens
Authors:   Department of Geriatric Medicine, The Fourth Peoples Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan 610036, China, Ruan Xi
Published: June 2024

In a 68-year-old male patient with long-term drinking, he appeared tongue tremor, hands shaking, hallucination, clarity of consciousness decline, disorientation at 12 days after stopping drinking, after discussion in our ward, his diagnosis was identified for delirium tremens.
Infantile scapulothoracic dissociation
Authors:   Clinical Research & Development Unit, Akhtar Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Maleki Arash
Published: June 2024

Scapulothoracic dissociation is rare but a limb-threating injury that usually occurs after high energy trauma. Our case was 2 year olds after low energy trauma with axillary mas and restricted movement of the right shoulder and radiographic
Co-infection of toxoplasma and blastocystis sp. in a CKD patient with SLE background: A case report
Authors:   Parasitology and Mycology Department, Medicine Faculty, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Razmand Bahareh
Published: June 2024

Toxoplasma and Blastocystis sp. are two common single-celled parasites found worldwide. Although the pathogenesis of Blastocystis sp. is still unknown, it is frequently reported in immunocompromised patients. Toxoplasmosis is also becoming a primary health
Pulmonary actinomycosis masquerading as lung cancer
Authors:   Department of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China., Wang Xinni
Published: June 2024

Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare chronic purulent granulomatous disease, which can be easily misdiagnosed as lung cancer, tuberculosis, and other diseases. However, diagnosis relies on histopathological evidence, and early diagnosis is conducive to the patients recovery.
Ulcerative colitis in a young Nigerian male: A case report
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria., LO Abdulkareem
Published: June 2024

Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease which is rare in the Nigerian populace. It is often misdiagnosed as most patients may not have ready access to endoscopy services which is key to diagnosis. We present a 22 year old Nigerian male who was referred to our clinic on account of passage of frequent blood-stained and mucoid stools of about two months duration.
Inventorying and proposing solutions for street tree management in Thu Duc city, Ho Chi Minh City
Authors:   Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Duong Tien T. M. , Vuong Thuy T. , Ngo The T. M. , Nguyen Thanh T.
Published: June 2024

Tree inventory plays an essential role in the urban landscape master plan. It serves as the foundation for data acquisition that supports the planning strategy and decisions relating to the community’s interests, particularly in recently established cities like Thu Duc city. This research was carried out from October 2021 to December 2022 in this city and aimed to inventory to gather qualified information for managing the city’s street trees. The study used an inventory form of street trees including criteria such as name, family, diameter at breast height (DBH), total height, and indicators of vitality and distance from trees to infrastructure. By this form, 287 streets were surveyed. The total number of investigated trees was 31.023 trees belonging to 65 species and 24 flora families, of which the species with a high percentage (from 10% or more) were Dipterocarpus alatus, Hopea odorata, Peltophorum pterocarpum, and Lagerstroemia speciosa. The most numerous plant family was Fabaceae. These trees typically had a height of less than 10 m, with a DBH of less than 20 cm. Many streets did not guarantee the distance between trees and infrastructure, particularly the distance to the electrical systems. The survey also showed that the majority of trees were healthy and grow healthily. From the current situation of Thu Duc city street trees, three solutions must be prioritized in order to improve street trees in this city.
Presentación
Authors: Erquicia Heriberto
Published: June 2024

Este número 3 de la revista de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades de la Universidad Pedagógica de El Salvador, “Dr. Luis Alonso Aparicio”, queremos dedicarla a la memoria de nuestro colega y amigo, el Ing. Oscar Giovanni Durán Viscarra+, Vicerrector Académico, que recientemente partió de este plano terrenal, y ya no se encuentra con nosotros físicamente; y quién fue el mayor impulsor de este proyecto de creación de una revista académica y científica, que contará con todas los componentes de una revista indexada para mostrar los productos investigativos de fuera y dentro de nuestra universidad.
La necesidad de autorrealización como factor alienante
Authors: Paredes Baiza Carlos Ernesto
Published: June 2024

Transformar la realidad de las personas es un propósito de la psicología, si no es que el principal. Para ello, deben desenmascararse los elementos que imposibilitan que las personas logren sus aspiraciones personales. La máxima realización, de acuerdo con Maslow, es la autorrealización; en esta etapa, las personas han satisfecho las necesidades que se consideran básicas. Sin embargo, a partir del contexto socioeconómico específico de cada sociedad, se desprenden valoraciones distintas de dichas necesidades y la posibilidad de satisfacción general de todos los individuos. En el presente artículo, desde la reflexión psicológico-social se plantean distintos elementos que subyacen en la sociedad salvadoreña, específicamente que limitan las aspiraciones humanas. Sobre la base de examinar los fenómenos tanto económicos como sociales, se analiza el papel de los aparatos ideológicos como determinantes influencias en la creación de necesidades que violentan la identidad de las personas, imponiendo en ellas ideas disonantes entre lo que son y lo que una sociedad como la nuestra espera que sean.
Using a novel autoethnographically-informed research design to explore participants’ experiences of an educational arts programme at a UK university
Authors: Knight Ruth , Lambley Ruth
Published: June 2024

This article describes a novel autoethnographically-informed approach to exploring participants’ experiences of Converge (a UK university-based educational arts programme) as part of a wider research project focusing on mental health recovery. In addition to using traditional research methods, we developed an innovative and creative autoethnographically-informed approach. We trained 16 Converge students – who we named ‘Storytellers’ – to explore their experience of Converge using artistic approaches. Our Storytellers had frequent group sessions; one-to-one meetings with a research assistant; were offered the opportunity to be involved in the thematic analysis of their creations; and were involved in the dissemination of findings. Four major themes were constructed: the importance of community; recovery as a series of small steps; acceptance and belonging; and exchange of attitudes and values. Storytellers frequently reported profound lasting positive effects on their lives which they attributed to their participation, in particular the developing of friendships and feelings of accomplishment. The accessibility of research methods for participants may explain why our autoethnographically-informed design using a creative approach appears to be a particularly successful pathway for exploratory mental health research.
#Disgusted: Identifying potential sub-factors of Moral Disgust through Reflexive Thematic Analysis of Tweets
Authors: Statton Ryan , Bacon Alison , Charlesford Jaysan J. , Terbeck Sylvia
Published: June 2024

Social media provides an untapped resource for exploring Moral Disgust. We therefore drew on ‘tweets’ about Moral Disgust (k=526) to better conceptualise the situations, people, and concepts users found Disgusting. Our Reflexive Thematic Analysis identified two themes and accompanying subthemes: Hierarchical Disgust and Third-Party Disgust. Hierarchical Disgust was constructed from expressions of Disgust directed to power structures, abuses of power, and leaders, whereas Third-Party Disgust comprised expressions directed at negative outcomes for others, often in the form of discrimination or harm. Both themes served as a form of group protection through out-group distancing and normative in-group policing. Importantly, this research extends classic Disgust literature (e.g. Tybur et al., 2013), presenting a novel approach to naturalistic data collection and providing future researchers with an approach to study other emotions, beliefs, and subjects that are expressed online.
Reflecting on the journey of undertaking King’s Research Undergraduate Fellowship
Authors: Bhandoh Nandini
Published: June 2024

Non-shared environmental influences are non-genetic influences that are uncorrelated in family members. Monozygotic twins have the same genes and shared environment. Any differences in the behaviour of monozygotic twins can be attributed to non-shared environmental influences. Qualitative methods can help study in depth the non-shared environmental influences causing discordance among monozygotic twins. I conducted a literature review, as part of my KURF Project, evaluating how qualitative methods can be utilised to study non-shared environmental influences causing discordance among monozygotic twins. This essay summarises and reflects on the journey of taking on a research project, the challenges of working in an independent environment and the skills acquired by the end of the project.
Critical social psychology, qualitative research and on being a research butterfly/magpie: ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway’
Authors: Frith Hannah , Bailey-Rodriguez Deborah , Aslan Tilbe Nur
Published: June 2024

Hannah Frith is a critical social psychologist and is Associate Professor in Psychology and Research Director for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Surrey. Her work draws on interdisciplinary theory and research to examine the intersections of sexuality, gender and embodiment, using creative qualitative research methods. Hannah has published numerous research articles and texts, illustrating a wide range of topics and research methods, including her latest book A Feminist Companion to Research Methods in Psychology’, with Rose Capdevila. The interview was conducted by one of our editors (Deborah Bailey-Rodriguez) together with a Psychology PhD student (Tilbe Nur Aslan) and centred on Hannah’s journey and work as a critical social psychologist, using qualitative and creative qualitative research methods, as well as pointers on how to branch out both in research topic and method. The interview was a thoroughly enjoyable, lively and vibrant experience!
Interpersonal Communication and Mental Health: An Impact Study of Interpersonal Communication Skills on Mental Health of Youth
Authors:   Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Banasthali Vidyapith, (Rajasthan) India., Shahi Ms. Unnati , Sharma Dr. Lokesh ,   Associate Professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Banasthali Vidyapith, Tonk (Rajasthan), India.
Published: June 2024

Effective communication is crucial for mental as well as emotional well-being, playing a key role in determining the way people express themselves, build connections and relate to others. This research focuses on understanding the impacts of interpersonal communication in life of an individual and how does it affects the mental health. Through conducting a survey of 100 individuals of age ranging between 18 to 25 years, we came to the finding that many of the participants struggle in talking or conveying their emotions, which leads to feelings of suffocation and difficulty in daily life. A substantial portion of the respondents mentioned that communication challenges often affect their relationships, while some of them told about experiencing worsened bonds due to communication difficulties. Our findings emphasize the importance of encouraging a better open communication to enhance mental well-being and improve overall quality of life.
Imprisoned Petticoats: Data from the Prison Records of the Jacobite Rising of 1745
Authors:   Department of History, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, United Kingdom., Simpson Andrew F.
Published: June 2024

Women of the Jacobite Rising of 1745 significantly contributed to the military power of the Jacobite army. Their participation with the legal system reveals important information about women’s place before the law in eighteenth-century Britain. Women of the period were able and willing to engage in Jacobite intrigue with a lessened degree of danger from capital punishment which made them important to the Jacobite movement by allowing them to assist with escape attempts, military recruitment, and espionage without the danger from judicial repercussions that their male counterparts could face. They proved to be a significant force for the Jacobite political movement, and the hopes of the Stuart claimants would not have lasted as long without the significant support received from the female demographic in eighteenth-century Britain.
A Study of the Attribution of Online Discourse in the Realm of Social Media Development
Authors: Wu Qiming
Published: June 2024

With the rapid development of social media, netroots are gaining more and more weight on the Internet, and the network discourse is gradually tilting towards the hands of netroots. The Netroots 3.0 era appeared netroots to meet the majority of netizens' multiple psychological needs. Same their own influence can also bring a lot of benefits to society, such as the emergence of the netroots economy, promotion of the development of the social economy, the emergence of life with the form of goods for the economic development of the full power added. However, there are also some netroots who behave unrulily. The study of the attribution of network discourse is very necessary and has great significance for the benign development of society. This paper adopts the data analysis method and case study method, through listing, comparing and analysing, to summarize the influence of network discourse right holders in tourism, culture and other aspects. Finally, it concludes the advantages that the influence of netizens can bring and the governance of misbehaviour.
An Analysis of the Effect of Functional Load on ESL Learners' Perception of Vowel Contrasts
Authors: You Yueshan
Published: June 2024

Functional load (FL), which ranks segmental contrasts based on their communicative value in pronunciation, is essential to the development of pronunciation instruction in that it indicates the priority of certain segmental contrasts that may seriously affect the intelligibility and comprehensibility of spoken language for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. Despite the widespread use of FL in pronunciation pedagogy for ESL learners, there is little evidence on whether FL affects ESL learners perception of vowel contrasts. In this paper, 20 ESL learners from two Chinese universities are selected to participate in two tasks to observe their performance in discriminating vowel contrasts with different FLs in listening and word pronunciation. The effects of functional load on ESL learners perception of vowel contrasts are investigated in terms of both input and output dimensions. The overall findings indicate that high FL vowel contrasts are more likely to be captured in listening and more consciously distinguished in pronunciation, a piece of evidence proving the necessity of applying FL principle to English pronunciation teaching.
Random walk with Brownian motion: Theory and application
Authors: Tang Xiaoqian
Published: June 2024

While physical models are classical, random walks are statistical models. Historically, Karl Pearson was the first to propose the random walk. This study will focus on the essential of the random walk, and additionally, this essay will offer some application guidelines and explain when the random walk is applicable. The random walk means that the performance of an event is based on the past, as people cannot predict the future development steps and directions. The random walk, which dates to the 16th century, is a significant area of probability with many applications. The random walk and Brownian motion are the main topics of this paper. The four applications of random walks that are highlighted in this paper are the following. They include the multi-particle random walk immune algorithm, the density peak clustering algorithm, a review of random walk-based community discovery techniques, and interactive image segmentation that combines random walk and random forest. This work paves the way to unravel the importance of random walk.
Research on housing prices prediction based on multiple linear regression
Authors: Wang Qijian
Published: June 2024

With the steady development of social economy, commercial housing, as an important real estate, occupies a large proportion in family assets. According to the China Household Wealth Survey Report (2018) compiled by the Social China Economic Trends Institute, household net worth accounts for 70% of household wealth, including housing prices in Beijing and Shanghai. In higher cities, the proportion is as high as 80%. This paper analyzes the transaction data of about 10,000 second-hand houses in Beijing, constructs a multiple regression model with SPSS software, and obtains the dependent variable (housing price per unit area). The dataset used in this paper is fetched from the Kaggle website (Housing Price in Beijing). The results show that the relationship between the elevator, the floor situation, the decoration method, the administrative division and other independent variables. Also, it is shown that the correlation between the two is significant, so the model can be used. This paper provides reference for the actual transaction of second-hand housing in Beijing.
Research on factors influencing housing prices in Beijing
Authors: Huang Youpeng
Published: June 2024

This paper delves into the issue of soaring housing prices in Chinas real estate sector, with a particular focus on Beijing. Employing a multiple linear regression model, it conducts an empirical analysis to identify the factors influencing housing prices. Furthermore, it synthesizes scholarly perspectives to offer a comprehensive discussion on these influencing factors. The research highlights Beijings real estate development, residential investment, and residential sales area as pivotal determinants of housing prices. Building upon these findings, the study advocates for the implementation of effective measures such as land policy regulation and restrictions on real estate transactions to guide the real estate market development prudently and maintain housing prices within a rational range. Results show that real estate development residential investment has a significant positive impact on housing prices, while residential sales area has a significant negative impact. Ultimately, the research endeavors to furnish a scientific foundation for policy formulation and assess its impact, thereby fostering the healthy growth of the real estate market, ensuring stable economic progress, and enhancing the well-being of people.
Lorenz Attractors: Exploring its properties and the application value of chaos theories
Authors: Si Hang
Published: June 2024

Since Lorenz published Deterministic Nonperiodic Flow in 1963, Lorenz attractors and their equations have occupied an important position in the fields of mathematics, physics, meteorology and so on. Lorenz attractors reveal the aperiodic behavior and sensitivity to initial conditions in deterministic systems, which have attracted great attention in the scientific community. This paper deeply analyzes its characteristics, formation mechanism and performance in chaotic systems, and shows that it produces aperiodic behavior patterns in deterministic systems and is extremely sensitive to small changes in initial conditions, providing a new perspective for understanding the complexity and diversity of nature. Lorenz attractors are widely used in chaos theory, providing tools for chaos research and ideas for solving practical problems. It has shown its application potential in the field of meteorological prediction. It is expected to stimulate researchers interest in Lorenz attractors and chaos phenomena, promote the in-depth application and development of chaos theory in more fields, continue to reveal the mysteries of nature, and lead a new chapter in scientific exploration.
An analysis of laser distance measuring by different laser rangefinders
Authors: Pu Yunshu
Published: June 2024

Laser rangefinders have emerged as indispensable tools in various fields, enabling accurate distance measurements through the utilization of laser technology. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of laser rangefinders, including the principle of laser rangefinders, classification, practical applications, and calibration methods. Different types of laser rangefinders are discussed based on their operating principles, while the various fields in which laser rangefinders are widely used are highlighted. The importance of accurate calibration is also discussed in depth, and the various techniques used to calibrate laser rangefinders are explored. In addition, accuracy and measuring range of each kind of laser rangefinder will also be discussed. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of laser rangefinders, including their classification, practical applications, and calibration methods. It also highlights the importance of accurate distance measurements in various industries and the role of laser rangefinders in meeting these requirements.
Research on popularity of American pop singers songs based on machine learning
Authors: Feng Ao
Published: June 2024

The U.S. market of music is the largest market in the globe with its huge influence spreading around, which enables it to be the dominant of the world music industry. The article is produced due to the prevailing music market in U.S. that has phenomenally influence around the world. Therefore, this article takes Taylor Swift as an example thanks to the significant influence power to calculate whether some factors such as acousticness that might directly affect the popularity of singers songs for the purpose of formulating some market strategies by corresponding suggestions and advice. The research methods include 3 common mathematical model: linear regression, decision tree and random forest, which indicates that the year of release has the most contribution to the prediction with the value of importance of 0.549929. However other factors seem to have less relativity given the small values for the following 2 factors folklore and reputation with values of importance both below 0.2.
A review of the development of transistor technology and its application in electronic devices
Authors: Fei Ang
Published: June 2024

Less than a century has passed since the invention of the transistor, but it has become one of the most critical components of modern electronic devices after several stages of development. Its advantages of high-speed switching, high reliability and small size as well as low power consumption have made it widely used in communication, computing and even medical fields, which has greatly contributed to the development of science and technology, with revolutionized many industries and improved people's quality of life. This paper reviews the development of transistor and its applications in different electronic devices by analyzing a large number of cases in the literature to give a basic understanding of transistors. This paper finds that transistors were invented due to the discovery of the field effect, its development was facilitated by the emergence of integrated circuits and Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET), and with the advancement of nanotechnology, transistors are widely used in amplifiers, digital logic circuits, integrated circuits and sensors in electronic devices.
Contribution and impact of plants to achieving carbon neutrality under global climate change
Authors: Ma Mengjie
Published: June 2024

The sustainability of life on Earth is facing an escalating threat from climate change. The greenhouse effect, which is one of the primary causes of this perilous change, has resulted in detrimental consequences such as ocean acidification, biodiversity loss, climate disasters, and adverse economic and social impacts. As climate change continues to progress, its effects are expected to broaden and intensify. Consequently, countries and the international community are collaborating to mitigate climate change and promote measures for carbon neutrality and sustainable development. By achieving carbon neutrality, the world can decelerate the rate of climate change and biodiversity, foster sustainable development, and establish a healthier and more sustainable environment.Among the various methods employed to attain carbon neutrality, plant carbon sequestration stands out as a primary approach. Studying the impact and potential of plants in achieving carbon neutrality holds immense significance. In this review, I provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of plant carbon sequestration from diverse perspectives, explore the role of different plants in accomplishing carbon neutrality, and analyze the future potential of plants in mitigating the greenhouse effect and addressing climate change. Simultaneously, this review delves into the feasibility and relevant measures of integrating plants with other fields to collectively combat the greenhouse effect and promote carbon neutrality.
An environmental evaluation of potentially optimal regions for solar plant construction in China
Authors: Gong Liangyu
Published: June 2024

Owing to the huge environmental costs and socioeconomic losses caused by burning fossil fuels, renewable energy has become a heated topic for researchers to investigate on. Accordingly, solar energy (e.g., photovoltaic energy or PV energy), renowned for being an eco-friendly power source, emerges as a crucial subject for investigation, particularly within the context of global warming and net-zero carbon economy targets. To expedite the production of PV power in China, this study aims to assess the environmental suitability of potential regions optimal for the construction of solar plants within the country. By collecting data in different regions of China based on various factors (including environmental and socioeconomic factors), innovative evaluation metrics are developed, which produce a score for each regions suitableness for constructing solar power plants. According to the evaluation framework for solar plant construction, each region can be ranked easily according to those scores. The results suggest that Tibet is the optimal province for PV power production, with Gar identified as the most favorable area within Tibet; meanwhile, Chongqing exhibits the lowest potential for solar plant construction among all evaluated regions. The insights derived from this study can provide a vital reference for corporations and government entities in making informed decisions on the location for the development of large-scale solar power installations.
Enhancing the interpretability of sentiment analysis with signatures
Authors: Liu Hanchu
Published: June 2024

Sentiment analysis is a significant research area within the field of natural language processing, with applications in various social contexts. Recent advances in related research have led to notable improvements in accuracy, yet existing text sentiment analysis models continue to face challenges in terms of interpretability. This paper proposes a text sentiment classification method integrating BERT and BiLstm, comprising three stages: training, signature generation, and testing. Our primary contribution lies in the signature generation and testing stages. In the training stage, BERT is employed to generate word embeddings, while BiLstm is utilized for learning to construct the text sentiment classification model. In the signature generation stage, the training and validation sets are passed through the aforementioned classification model, the feature vectors are extracted following their passage through the fully-connected layer, and the feature vectors are utilized to generate the signature generation stage. The signature is then stored in the database. In the Testing Stage, the aforementioned operation is repeated on the test set in order to obtain the signatures. The signatures are then matched in the constructed signature database in order to obtain the final classification results. The matching degree is subsequently used as a threshold in order to be employed for subsequent evaluation of the results. The method enhances the interpretability of the classification task by matching through signatures. Two datasets, SST-2 and IMDB, were subjected to experimentation. Four quantitative metrics were employed for the evaluation of the results: accuracy, recall, precision, and F1-score. With a threshold of 0.99, the models optimal accuracy, recall, precision, and F1-score results reached 0.896, 1, 0.896, 0.945 and 0.847, 0.999, 0.848, 0.917, respectively.
The contribution of urban climatology is the introduction of sustainable eco city development knowledge of the capital ministry, Katamaka Province, Argentina
Authors: Flores Uriel , Fernández Belén , Navarro Dana
Published: June 2024

Temperature is one of the meteorological variables that can best represent the climate of urban areas. It shows obvious sensitivity to urban growth and expansion, resulting in the so-called urban heat island. “Urban climatology has made remarkable progress in dealing with problems in the process of urbanization”[1]. It serves elements such as learning contents and initiatives for environmental order or climate comfort suggestions. In recent years, the development trend of ecological cities has been greater, which aims to follow the ecological principle. As a new way of sustainable development, there is more vegetation to balance the heat regulation of the city. Using different statistical data from meteorological stations, data recorder button measurement data, and temperature and humidity sensor data with an environmental probe, a hot city comparison between the capital and adjacent rural and semi-rural areas is carried out. These data have produced the results of encouraging sustainable development initiatives. This has led to better population habitat conditions for the next generation over the years.
Nationwide Perspectives and Experiences of Gay and Bisexual Male 4-H Alums
Authors: Howard Jeff , McCoy Teresa , Wang Chenzi
Published: June 2024

While 4-H espouses to be inclusive of all, the reality is often that the bulk of membership within 4-H community clubs is viewed with a heteronormative lens of participation. Recognizing that existing studies of gay and bisexual individuals who grew up in 4-H do not exist, this study is novel and critical to begin to fill the research gap and provide evidence of the experiences of gay male youth in 4-H. A total of 165 gay and bisexual men who are 4-H alumni shared what about 4-H helped them feel included, that they belonged, and what about the experience caused them to feel excluded. Respondents also offer advice to help 4-H leaders create welcoming and inclusive environments where LGBTQ+ children may thrive. Furthermore, based on the findings, recommendations for the Cooperative Extension System and future studies are offered.
البناء المؤسسي لاقتصاد إسلامي معاصر
Authors: Kahf Monzer
Published: June 2024

الاقتصاد الإسلامي المعاصر هو نظام اقتصادي يقوم على المبادئ والقيم الإسلامية. يحظر هذا النظام الفوائد والقمار وأمثالهما من المعاملات غير المنتجة. يهدف الاقتصاد الإسلامي المعاصر إلى تحقيق نمو اقتصادي عادل ومستدام. ويهدف البناء المؤسسي للاقتصاد الإسلامي المعاصر إلى تطبيق المبادئ الأساسية لهذا النظام. وهذه المؤسسات هي المؤسسات النفسية في ذات الإنسان وضميره والمؤسسات الخارجية بنوعيها الأدبي المعنوي كالقوانين والسياسات والمادية مثل مؤسسات المالية الإسلامية والشركات والمؤسسات الأكاديمية والتدريبية. تبحث هذه الورقة في هذين النوعين من المؤسسات وتبين كيفية ترابطهما وأن التنمية ةالبناء الاقتصادي لأي مجتمع يبدأ من داخل النفوس أولا ثم يتجلى بالمؤسسات المعنوية والمادية التي تقيم قواعد البنية الاقتصادية والتنموية وفقًا للمبادئ والقيم الإسلامية.
Cybersecurity of the civil nuclear sector: Threat landscape and international legal protections in peacetime and conflict
Authors: Dias Talita , Hakmeh Joyce , Messmer Marion
Published: June 2024

A combination of factors – from energy security and decarbonization agendas to the emergence of small modular reactors (SMRs) that potentially make nuclear energy more accessible – are prompting many countries to consider adopting, or increasing their use of, nuclear energy. But the prospect of more nuclear power plants, many of them more digitally connected than in the past, coming into operation in more countries makes ensuring the cybersecurity of civil nuclear infrastructure more critical than ever. This paper considers the evolving cyberthreats that the civil nuclear sector faces both in peacetime and during conflict. It outlines key vulnerabilities in the sector, including the use of older or bespoke software, a safety culture insufficiently attuned to digital and cyber risks, and the emergence of novel risks around the use of SMRs and microreactors. The paper then outlines the existing international legal frameworks that already apply to the issue and can help protect the civil nuclear sector from cyberthreats, and proposes steps to improve cybersecurity. These steps include doing more to interpret and leverage international law in the relevant areas, and enhancing operational protections such as cyber incident-response planning.
Self-Directed Online Training for LSP Teachers: Challenges and Solutions in the LSP-Teoc.Pro Project
Authors: Anesa Patrizia
Published: June 2024

The use of new technologies is one the main characteristics of 21st century educational systems. In this regard, the implementation of online courses became even more significant during the COVID-19 pandemic, as online tools can enhance an interactive experience even in circumstances where attending traditional classes is impossible or inconvenient.

This paper describes the project LSP-TEOC.Pro, which is based on the development of a self‐directed online course for the training of LSP teachers in tertiary education. The course aims to fill an important educational gap, in that LSP teachers rarely receive specific training and this issue seems to emerge at a global level. The course is freely available worldwide and the discussion presented in this paper focuses on the main advantages, limitations, and potential developments of this type of course. In particular, it is shown that computer self-efficacy and motivation are key constructs in online self-directed learning, and simple strategies can be implemented to favor their enhancement.
MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIA: COURSE FEATURES
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Kirov State Medical University», Padyganova A.V. , Semakova A.A. ,   Kirov Regional State Budgetary Institution of Healthcare «Kirov City Hospital No. 5»
Published: June 2024

As SARS-CoV-2 moves from pandemic to endemic spread, significant increases in respiratory diseases such as influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia are challenging healthcare systems. There is currently a global resurgence of respiratory pathogens, exacerbated by post-pandemic “immune debt.” The results show a significant increase in respiratory diseases, especially among children. This highlights the need to improve physician preparedness, optimize clinical interventions, and improve public health strategies to effectively address the impending peak of «old-new» respiratory infections.
ASSESSMENT OF THE PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES OF THE BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SUPPLEMENT «IMMUNITY»
Authors:   Autonomous non-profit organization «International association of clinical pharmacologists and pharmacists», Kukes I.V. , Pozdnyakov D.I. ,   Pyatigorsk Medical and Pharmaceutical Institute
Published: June 2024

The immune system is made up of various types of cells, organs, and tissues that work together to maintain homeostasis and protect the body. The state of immunobiological protection is influenced by many factors. The sum of the effects of all negative factors on the human body is realized, including in the form of the formation of an imbalance in the functioning of the immune system. This entails various negative consequences. In order to correct this imbalance and stop the pathological process, immunotherapy is currently used. Immunotherapy uses immunomodulators that enhance the functions of the immune system or suppress the immune response. Immunomodulators can be represented by both drugs and dietary supplements.
Study of Various Obstacles to Vertical Land Consolidation for Kampung Improvement Program (Case Study: Pilot Project of Vertical Land Consolidation in Cipinang Besar Selatan, East Jakarta, 2022)
Authors:   Universitas Indonesia, Yustiningrum Nurlina , Adianto Joko
Published: June 2024

The study examines the challenges encountered in the implementation of the Vertical Land Consolidation (VLC) program, which primarily focuses on providing homes through the Kampung Improvement Program in Jakarta Province. VLC, or Vertical Land Consolidation, is an essential approach to improving the security of land ownership and the quality of housing in densely populated, degenerated metropolitan areas that face numerous obstacles. A significant challenge is the requirement for voluntary involvement from a minimum of 60% of people in the area, emphasizing the importance of bottom-up planning. The study was conducted in 2022 at Cipinang Besar Selatan (East Jakarta) using a case study methodology. The results indicate that the implementation of the program faces difficulties as a result of implementing top-down approaches and ongoing issues with tenure security. The study highlights the importance of combining top-down techniques with bottom-up community engagement to enhance the efficiency of VLC initiatives in urban kampungs, specifically in metropolitan locations like Jakarta
Use of the Moodle Platform in Higher Education Institutions During Training Masters: Experience Under Martial Law
Authors: Huda Oksana
Published: June 2024

With the development of information technologies, elements of distance learning were gradually introduced into the educational process. Today in Ukraine, in the conditions of a full-scale war, distance learning is a means that helps preserve the functioning of Ukrainian universities. But at the same time, the emergency deployment of distance learning and the rapid filling of the resources of the Moodle distance platform highlighted many problems that students face during adaptation to online learning and, in particular, when using the Moodle platform. The purpose of the study was to establish the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning in universities of Ukraine. To conduct the research, a questionnaire was developed, which contained three main blocks of questions: experience with the Moodle platform, advantages of the platform, problems that arose during use. 237 full-time master's students at the economic, medical, economic and philological faculties took part in the survey. According to the results of the survey, 64.14% of girls took part in the survey. 30% are students of the Faculty of Economics and 17% are students of the Faculty of Philology. When asked about adaptation, 50% of students answered positively. 56% of respondents answered that Moodle is the main source of information for them when preparing for practical classes. 45% answered that their knowledge did not change, 25% indicated that their knowledge improved. Main advantages of distance learning as the ability to study from home, not to spend time getting to the university, but among the disadvantages, it was noted that many students feel lack social contacts. Distance learning, as a result of technical progress, has quite reliably entered education and has proven itself on the positive side, but it has created certain problems that will require solutions.
Praktiken des Widersprechens in vernetzten Öffentlichkeiten: Theorieentwurf und Forschungsheuristik
Authors: Thomas Tanja , Lünenborg Margreth , Hoffmann Dagmar , Eichner Susanne , Kinnebrock Susanne
Published: June 2024

Rezente Transformationen von Öffentlichkeiten fordern die kommunikationswissenschaftliche Theoriebildung und Forschung heraus. Dieser Beitrag rückt Praktiken des Widersprechens in den Fokus, denn in vernetzten Öffentlichkeiten haben sich deren Modi weiterentwickelt und diversifiziert – und die Folgen sind mitunter paradox: Widersprechen erzeugt hochvolatile, von Polyvokalität und Ungleichheit geprägte Öffentlichkeiten. Diese sind u. a. durch das Spannungsverhältnis von Sprechen und Gehört-Werden, von Widersprechen und zum Schweigen-Gebracht-Werden gekennzeichnet. Zentrale Annahmen der hier vorgelegten Heuristik sind, dass Paradoxien des Widersprechens öffentlichkeits- und affekttheoretisch verstanden werden müssen. In den Blick zu nehmen sind dabei die öffentlichkeits- und sozialtheoretische Situierung, die je spezifischen Rahmenbedingungen, die bestimmte Modi des Widersprechens hervorbringen, sowie die Agency der sich artikulierenden Akteur:innen. Ziel ist es, eine Forschungsheuristik anzubieten, die es gleichermaßen erlaubt, Praktiken des Widersprechens zu erfassen, zu analysieren und zu deuten als auch wiederkehrende Muster und Strukturbedingungen des Widersprechens zu identifizieren.
Carbon Footprint Reduction in Energy Sector with Higher Penetration of Renewable Energy Resources
Authors: Selim Ustun Taha
Published: June 2024

Energy sector is a big source of carbon emissions. Traditionally, it is built, almost entirely, on fossil fuels with the exception of hydro and nuclear power plants. In line with the global mobilization toward tackling global warming by reducing carbon emissions, energy sector is trying to transition its generation portfolio to clean and sustainable energy sources. Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and wave provide energy without carbon emissions and provide a good alternative to traditional fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas. Another opportunity lies at the intersection of energy with transportation sector, another big contributor to carbon emissions. When electrified with renewables, transportation sector can both reduce its carbon emissions and provide support to electrical grid via novel solutions such as smart charging. However, these benefits come at a price. Non-dispatchable nature of renewable energy sources and their low inertia create operational and planning issues that make it hard to ensure demand is always met and the system operates in a healthy way. This chapter covers how renewable penetration can be increased while mitigating these issues with novel solutions. These include novel optimization ideas based on nature and new devices such as smart inverters.