bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ELECTROTHERMO-RHEOLOGICAL PERISTALSIS: INVESTIGATING VELOCITY SLIP AND MODIFIED DARCYâS POROSITY EFFECTS
Authors: Noreen Saima , Muqaddar Rabia , Qi Haitao
Published: May 2024

This study examines velocity slip and modified Darcy's porosity in an incompressible Carreau material flowing
through an inclined channel under the influence of electroosmotic peristalsis. Modified Darcy's resistance, Gauss's law, and Carreau model equations are utilized in the fundamental equations of motion, Poisson's equation, and
heat transfer equation. The objectives and methodology of the study are specified in order to effectively discuss
the model results. The governing equations are susceptible to long wave and Debye-Huckle approximations. The
non-dimensionalized equations identify controlling variables that facilitate the detection of temperature, velocity,
and pressure gradients. Mathematica is used to solve the resultant nonlinear problem in order to analyze the
variation in physical quantities of interest and temperature in the Carreau fluid flow pattern. The investigation
provides primary findings, including quantitative statistics regarding velocity slip, modified Darcy's porosity,
and temperature distribution. The results of the nonlinear system are graphically analyzed and discussed. It
is noticed that higher values of electroosmotic parameter cause a decrease in temperature profiles, while a rise
in Darcy's number causes a rise in the axial velocity's magnitude. Understanding the behaviors of Carreau
fluids under the influence of electroosmotic peristalsis has potential applications in a vast array of biological
microfluidic devices.
Investigation into soil ratcheting behind integral bridges using centrifuge modelling
Authors: Morley Douglas G. , Madabhushi Gopal S.P. , Sakufiwa Dennis , Thusyanthan Indrasenan
Published: May 2024

Integral bridges in the UK are commonly designed according to PD 6694-1:2011, with guidance on backfill ratcheting based on experimental data that is limited by testing at a small-scale low-stress state, a lack of abutment foundation and soil below, and a limited range of soil–structure configurations. As integral bridge use increases, there is a need for further understanding of the strain ratcheting mechanism, which can lead to smarter designs that minimise material usage and lifetime maintenance. The suitability of modern centrifuge techniques to simulate ratcheting of soil behind an integral bridge abutment over a design life of thermal loading was investigated. A high-accuracy actuation system was developed and employed in centrifuge testing, with test data provided to demonstrate its capabilities. Surface settlements, deck axial forces and abutment bending moment distributions recorded for various soil–structure combinations were compared, highlighting the sensitivity of soil ratcheting. This work shows that centrifuge modelling can successfully simulate backfill strain ratcheting behind integral abutments over a range of soil–structure configurations. Furthermore, the results suggest that global rotations and base sliding are significant to the overall response, clarifying the importance of modelling at an appropriate stress state with a foundation and the soil below.
Effect of nano carbon black content and dispersibility on the properties of cement paste
Authors: Wu Junyu , Xie Shuai , Ji Zhijiang , Wu Zihao , Ma Chao , Wang Jing
Published: May 2024

The microstructure, pore structure and changes in electromagnetic parameters of cement paste prepared with nano carbon black (CB) were analysed. The results showed that the addition of CB significantly influenced the pore structure of the cement paste, increasing the content of pores less than 100 nm and improving the overall pore structure. The use of dispersant further enhanced the dispersion of the CB and increased its filling effect. The addition of CB also had a significant impact on the compressive strength of the cement paste, with the presence of certain CB agglomerates reducing the compressive strength. However, when the CB content (CBC) was 0.5 wt%, the use of dispersant decreased the size of CB agglomerates and effectively increased the compressive strength. Scanning electron microscopy was conducted to assess the dispersion of the CB agglomerates within the cement paste; it was found that the size and quantity of the CB agglomerates could be reduced with the addition of dispersant. The change in the CB dispersion state slightly affected the electromagnetic parameters and wave absorption properties of the cement paste. These research results offer valuable insights for the design and application of CB-dosed cement pastes.
Sustainable Employment for People with Disabilities: A Scoping Review on Workplace Practices and Positive Employment Outcomes
Authors: Aksnes Siri Yde , Ulstein Julie
Published: May 2024

This is a scoping review of literature on positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities (PWD) and stakeholders in the organization. The aim is to investigate the connection between workplace practices and positive employment outcomes contributing to sustainable employment. Methodologically, the scoping process commenced with four electronic databases and resulted in a total of 42 articles. We identified seven categories of workplace practices that contributed to positive employment outcomes: accommodation, cultural practices, human resource management (HRM) practices, leadership, participation, support, and training. We identified five categories of positive employment outcomes: employment experiences of PWD, employment outcomes of PWD, employment outcomes of stakeholders in the organizations, work performance, and organizational outcomes. The article discusses the findings in relation to studies on employment of PWD which often focus on discrimination and barriers faced by PWD. The scoping process revealed a research gap where the majority of articles described positive employment experiences of PWD, while only a few articles described positive employment experiences of stakeholders in the organization. We propose that future research focus on workplace practices that can advance our theoretical and empirical understanding of what contributes to sustainable employment of PWD.
Athletic Success and Donation Intentions: Does Sense of Community Mediate?
Authors: Pond Addison , Allen James , Greenwell T.C , Lee Youngjik
Published: May 2024

As Division-I FBS expenditures continue to rise, it is of paramount importance for universities to better understand the benefits received as a result of athletic success. Specifically, previous research has identified a strengthened campus sense of community and increased donation levels as potential beneficial outcomes of football success. However, it is not clear how football success, sense of community, and donation intention operate cumulatively. Therefore, this study sought to explain the effect of football success on donation intentions, with the mediating effect of campus sense of community. FBS students (N = 253) reported their perceptions of football success, campus sense of community, and intentions to donate to their universities’ annual funds, as well as the athletic departments. Two separate mediation analyses indicated partial mediation for both annual fund donation intentions and athletic department donation intentions. Team identification was also found to be a positive, significant predictor of sense of community, (p < .05). These results suggest university administrators may anticipate institution-wide benefits from football success, but they may be contingent upon students’ identification levels with the football team.
Googling for Sports:
Authors: Childs Joshua , Ortega Guillermo , Kugiya Jase , Taylor Zachary
Published: May 2024

A wealth of research has analyzed how NCAA programs market and advertise for their athletic offerings. Although research into the marketing of NCAA football programs have dominated the literature, this study examined an under-researched element of NCAA marketing and advertising: advertising through paid online search techniques, especially as COVID-19 has moved many marketing efforts online. As a result, this study reports on Google Adwords strategies of a stratified random sample of 250 NCAA Division I, II, and III programs. Results suggest few NCAA programs engage with Google Adwords strategies (9.2%; 23 of 250 programs), while those that do are often Division I programs from Power 5 Conferences. Additionally, one institution spent over $18,000 per month on Google Adwords advertising, while another institution in the same athletics conference spent just under $500. Implications for NCAA program advertisement and online marketing—including in a COVID-19 environment—will be addressed.
Impact of Early Sport Specialization on Interscholastic Athletes and Programs
Authors: Brgoch Shea , Giannoulakis Chrysostomos , Lower-Hoppe Leeann , Johnson James , Hankemeier Dorice
Published: May 2024

Early sport specialization (ESS) is a popular pathway for athletic development with implications for enhanced skill acquisition but also adverse mental and physical outcomes (LaPrade et al., 2016). As such, adolescent athletes may face a dilemma regarding whether to play multiple sports or immediately narrow the focus to one. Coaches are positioned to influence motivational climates and sport-specific skill development (Amorose & Anderson-Butcher, 2007), making it important to understand their perceptions of ESS. Interviews were conducted with thirteen coaches of girls’ volleyball and basketball teams to gain an understanding of ESS as it pertains to athletes and programs at the interscholastic level. Participants identified influences and impacts of ESS, specifically how it can affect participation and competitiveness of interscholastic sports.
Game Attendance in Luxury: Purchase Motivations of Suites and Club Level Seating in Division I College Football
Authors: Mayer K.C. , Olzhas Taniyev  , Corinne McPadden
Published: May 2024

At the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level, athletic departments generate revenues from ticket sales, and premium seating areas provide spectators with upgrades in exclusive parts of stadiums for a substantial fee. The focus of this study was to determine purchase motivations for college football premium seating, where emergent themes were discerned from data provided by actual premium seating users and expert athletic administrators. Results indicated the following prevalent themes (and sub-themes) on motivations to purchase luxury suites: experience (comfort and amenities, watching the game), entertainment (family and friends, corporate), prestige, and support. In club level seating, the results indicated purchase motivations included: watching the game (view, seat setting), upgraded amenities (climate comfort, food and beverages/alcohol), prestige, and support. Chiefly, the findings indicated college football premium seating spectators are distinct from general seating attendees, and expanded premium seating research beyond just administrator perceptions with corporate clientele in professional sport.
Keywords: college football, FBS, luxury suites, club level seating, premium seating, attendance, motivators, sport consumer behavior, Division I, ticket sales
O turismo pedagógico (TP) na escola como ferramenta de redução do transtorno do déficit de natureza (TDN) e a importância da escola na formação de professores com foco na educação ambiental
Authors: Silva Gicele Santos da
Published: May 2024

O presente Artigo tem por finalidade discutir e compreender os benefícios oriundos da relação da criança com a natureza, impulsionando o seu desenvolvimento cognitivo, motor e criativo, dentre outros. Na análise encontram-se o Transtorno do Déficit de Natureza (TDN), o Turismo Pedagógico (TP) e o papel da Escola em uma Formação de Professores qualificada. Tendo como método uma pesquisa exploratória e descritiva através de um levantamento bibliográfico de autores e publicações que dão ênfase à temática. O objetivo geral consiste na análise do Turismo Pedagógico como um potencial ferramenta de combate para o Transtorno de Déficit de Natureza e a importância da Escola em uma Formação de Professores, com foco na Educação Ambiental. Como objetivos específicos: Compreender o Transtorno de Déficit de Natureza; Analisar o Turismo Pedagógico. Detalhar o importante papel da Escola como formadora neste processo. Dando base para responder à questão objeto do estudo: Como a Escola pode auxiliar na diminuição do Transtorno de Déficit de Natureza (TDN), com a Formação de Professores com foco na Educação Ambiental (EA) e da prática do Turismo Pedagógico (TP)?
Uso de Indicadores de Sustentabilidade Ambiental Força-Motriz-Pressão-Estado-Impacto-Resposta (FPEIR) para avaliação de doenças de veiculação hídrica na Cidade de Parintins-AM, na Lagoa da Francesa
Authors: Mucussete Fernando , Albuquerque Carlossandro Carvalho de , Azevedo Filho João D’Annunzio Menezes de
Published: May 2024

Atualmente, a preocupação com a poluição dos rios urbanos aumentou devido ao crescimento populacional e ao lançamento de efluentes sem tratamento adequado, resultando na degradação desses corpos hídricos. Este estudo aborda sobre o uso de Indicadores de Sustentabilidade Ambiental (FPEIR) para avaliar doenças de transmissão hídrica na Lagoa da Francesa, em Parintins-AM, e busca avaliar as perturbações ambientais e os seus impactos na verificação de doenças de veiculação hídrica, e de seus impactos na saúde pública. Utilizou-se o Protocolo de Avaliação Rápida (PAR) para realizar análises preliminares e observações no local. O estudo é bibliográfico, documental, exploratório e descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa, baseado em informações de órgãos governamentais, como o IBGE[1], o DATASUS[2] e a SEPLAN[3]. Os resultados indicaram uma grande quantidade de embarcações poluindo o ambiente fluvial com resíduos químicos e sólidos, além do crescimento populacional e a falta de aplicação de Leis Ambientais e do Plano Diretor. As águas ao redor da Lagoa da Francesa estão contaminadas com metais pesados, como Chumbo, Cobre, Cádmio, Níquel e Zinco. Embora não tenham sido encontrados casos alarmantes de doenças de transmissão hídrica, foram registradas a malária e a dengue, mais comuns durante a estiagem. Portanto, é necessário um reordenamento espacial, educação ambiental, gestão integrada e participativa dos recursos hídricos, e implementação dos instrumentos da Política Nacional de Recursos Hídricos, das Leis Ambientais e do Plano Diretor da cidade de Parintins-AM.
 
[1] Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística.
[2] Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde.
[3] Secretaria de Estado do Planejamento.
Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells to Endothelial-like cells in Spheroidal Culture v1
Authors: Li Simeng
Published: May 2024

In this protocol, a easy and cost-friendly method to form mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) spheroids was specified. The MSC spheroids would form in 1-3 days and are suitable for endothelial differentiation. Accutase treatment can be used to disassociate the spheroids into single cells, for further analysis. Multiple growth factors were used to differentiate MSC Spheroids into endothelial-like spheroids, which express endothelial markers such as von willebrand factors (vWF) and CD31 detected by immunofluorescence.
The Fischbach Alps: A Geomorphological Record of late Neogene Uplift at the Eastern Margin of the European Alps
Authors: Hohmann Konstantin , Stüwe Kurt
Published: May 2024

Low-relief surfaces at high elevations are peculiar features of the Eastern Alps that are best explained as relicts of morphological base levels that escaped erosive decay during uplift. To expand our knowledge of such surfaces in the Eastern Alps, the Fischbach Alps at the eastern end of the range are investigated. There, a large number of these elevated low-relief surfaces have been known for some time, but modern mapping is absent and their genesis is not well understood. A combined approach of field mapping, morphometric analysis of a digital elevation model and downstream projection of geomorphic equilibrium sections in river profiles was employed to: (i) create a geomorphological map of the region and (ii) to extract quantitative data from river profiles to infer the amount of uplift and incision. Six discrete levels of low-relief surfaces and relict landscapes are recognized at elevations between ~500 m and ~1600 m. Some of the lower levels are interpreted to relate to the well-known Trahutten, Landscha and Stadelberg levels, known from other parts of Styria, respectively. Mapped low-relief surface levels follow the northward directed topographic gradient in the mountainous region of the Fischbach Alps. The formation of elevated low-relief surfaces is consistent with a Piedmonttreppen model, where successive phases of tectonic uplift and tectonic quiescence led to a succession of incised landscapes and low-relief surfaces. However, the entire region south of the Murztal was also then tilted towards the Styrian Basin by about ~1–2°. Swath profile analysis for the Raab and Weizbach Klamm suggests a minimum of ~400–450 m incision since the formation of the so called Hubenhalt level. This implies that the geomorphic response to tectonic uplift after the formation of the higher Wolscheneck and Koralm relict landscapes led to an estimated incision of up to 1000 m (868±101 m), relative to the base level of today’s Styrian Basin at ~380 m. By comparing published age data to the presented mapping results, the onset for much of the uplift at the eastern end of the Alps is suggested to lie between ~4–7 Ma, before the formation of the Hubenhalt and Trahutten levels. Because the mapped levels correlate well with those in many other regions at similar elevations, a growing body of work now suggests that the underlying uplift event has a large wavelength.
Thermoplastic Elastomers: Emerging Trends and Applications in Rubber Manufacturing
Authors: Tejani Jayadip GhanshyamBhai
Published: May 2024

Rubber manufacturing is revolutionized by thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), incredibly adaptable materials uniquely combining sustainability, processability, and elasticity. This review examines the new developments and uses of TPEs across a range of industries, with an emphasis on the consumer products, construction, automotive, and healthcare sectors. This study aims to investigate the development of TPE families, evaluate their features and uses, spot emerging trends, and consider policy consequences. A thorough literature analysis, industry reports, and research articles about TPEs and rubber manufacture were compiled to gather secondary data. The key conclusions include the adaptability of TPEs in various sectors, bio-based and functional TPE developments, and difficulties with material stability and recycling potential. The significance of regulatory frameworks, research funding, and collaboration in fostering TPE innovation and adoption is emphasized by policy implications. TPEs have the potential to lead the industry's shift toward high-performance, sustainable materials in the future, creating new avenues for product development and competitive advantage. Researchers, politicians, and industry stakeholders who want to use TPE technologies to improve rubber production processes and increase environmental sustainability will find this study very insightful.
Human intelligence for authors, reviewers and editors using artificial intelligence
Authors: Palacios Gomez Mauricio
Published: May 2024

We call artificial intelligence any machine that processes information with some purpose, complying with the logical rules of Turing's computation described more than 70 years ago.  These machines work with instructions called algorithms, a finite and well-defined sequence of information processing implemented by automata (computers) or any digital technology to optimize a process. This means that the purpose of artificial intelligence is optimization
Anemia y desnutrición severa en un paciente joven: Creencias y costumbres disfrazadas de ciencia
Authors: Velasco Castro Julio César , Sotaban Piraban Luz Nelba , Vargas Rodríguez Ledmar Jovanny , Holguín Barrera Mónica Liseth , Gracia Agudelo Lorena
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Malnutrition and anemia are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Colombia and the world. Among the causes and/or risk factors can be related to ethnic and indigenous groups, which due to their customs and beliefs are a limitation to consult health centers and, on the contrary, turn to individuals with social prestige within a community “shaman” in search of therapeutic behaviors, which is a barrier to the health system and a public health problem
Objective: To present the clinical case of an adolescent patient with a fatal outcome due to inadequate management of severe anemia and severe malnutrition
Clinical case:17-year-old teenager living with her elderly parents in a rural area was found at home with altered consciousness, unquantified fever, global headache, and epistaxis, referred with a diagnosis of severe anemic syndrome with hemoglobin of 3.3 g/dL, and severe malnutrition. He was admitted to the emergency room in cardiorespiratory arrest, advanced resuscitation maneuvers were started, but no vitality response was obtained, declaring death
Conclusion: The management of anemia in rural areas is carried out through different beliefs and cultures that are transmitted from generation to generation, which involve a series of baths, concoctions, ointments, and salves, which due to lack of knowledge of the families go to empirical healers in the regions to perform mixtures of plants or rituals to heal the symptoms, omitting the importance of seeking timely care at medical centers.
Gender-based comparison of nutritional status in tribal and non-tribal populations: a study in the Udaipur region
Authors: Tripathi Nisha , Satyanarayana P.
Published: May 2024

Background: It is imperative to examine the nutritional quality of adult populations, both tribal and non-tribal, in the Udaipur region of Rajasthan in order to comprehend the health dynamics of these societies. Tribal communities frequently encounter particular difficulties with regard to healthcare access, socioeconomic standing, and cultural customs that may have an impact on their nutritional well-being that is distinct from that of non-tribal communities.
Methods: Our study group consisted of 300 tribals and 300 non tribals. The blood was tested to determine various nutritional parameters like minerals iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamins like vitamin, vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.
Results: Comparable levels of parameters like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin D3 were found in both non-tribal and tribal people, suggesting that both groups' nutritional statuses were generally similar. Non-tribal males and females exhibited significantly higher iron levels compared to their tribal counterparts. Both non-tribal males and females had considerably higher levels of vitamin C and B12 compared to tribal peers.
Conclusions: The study highlights the differences in iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B12 levels that occur in the Udaipur region between non-tribal and tribal individuals.
Rabies death in a prisoner: necessity for medical history documentation
Authors: Mandal Kalyani , Satapathy Durga Madhab , Dash Priyatosh , Dash Abhijeet
Published: May 2024

Rabies is a zoonotic illness with a high mortality rate that attacks mammals' central nervous systems. It is a viral illness that may be avoided with immunization. Up to 99% of the human rabies transmissions occur in dogs, making them the primary cause of rabies mortality in humans. It is a case-report of rabies death in a 55-years old male, a prisoner from Phulbani Jail (Kandhamal), who was presented to MKCG Medical College and Hospital casualty with with chief complaints of difficulty in breathing and difficulty in drinking water since last night on 17 July 2023, at 11:19 pm. The patient had a history of dog bite exposure four years ago, for which he had not received any post-exposure prophylaxis. The patient was identified as having a likely case of rabies based on his previous history of animal bite and clinical manifestations. Patient was declared dead on 18 July 2023 at 10:30 am. Rabies diagnosis was confirmed by pathological examination of brain sample which showed presence of Negri bodies. This case-report focuses on the importance of proper medical history information including any animal bite exposure especially for convicts before admitting in prison so as to avoid later morbidity and its legal consequences. Such kind of incident also shows that there is lack of awareness regarding rabies in community. In this instance, mortality may have been prevented if the patient had finished the anti-rabies vaccine regimen and made it to a higher center in time for immunoglobulin. Increasing rabies vaccination awareness among the general public can help reduce rabies-related deaths.
Alpha-amylase and Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitory Activities of Philippine Indigenous Medicinal Plants
Authors: Tulin Edgardo E. , Atok Jo Jane D. , Tulin Anabella B. , Vergara April Joy S. , Loreto Ma. Theresa P.
Published: May 2024

In the Philippines, medicinal plants still provide the first line of therapeutic remedies and their reported efficacy in traditional treatments provides an opportunity for drug discovery and development. The study aimed to evaluate in vitro commonly used Philippine medicinal plants for their alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activities as potential sources of antidiabetic agents. The study emphasised the inhibitory activities of 54 medicinal plants against α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes. The findings revealed 7 medicinal plants with the highest alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity of ≥ 50% and 3 with alpha-amylase inhibitory activity of ≥ 20%. Ethyl acetate extract of Cycas sp. exhibited the highest α-glucosidase inhibitory activity with 83.87% ± 1.52 followed by the aqueous extract of cf. Calyptranthera sp. With 82.07% ± 0.14 with Acarbose as the reference standard (99.71% ± 0.63) at 10µg/mL (w/v) concentration. For the alpha-amylase inhibitory assay, the highest bioactivity was observed in ethyl acetate extract of Curcuma longa L. (39.44% ± 1.56) with Acarbose as the reference standard (51.59% ± 0.98) at 10µg/mL (w/v) concentration. These findings suggest the potential of the above-mentioned plants as sources of alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors that may be used as antidiabetic agents.
Promising Directions in Chemical Processing of Methane from Coal Industry. Part 3. Catalytic Tests
Authors: Matus Е.V. , Kerzhentsev M.A. , Nikitin A.P. , Sozinov S.A. , Ismagilov Z.R.
Published: May 2024

For the processing of coal mine methane into hydrogen-containing gas, a catalytic process of methane tri-reforming (СH4 + O2 + CO2 + H2O) was proposed and its component reactions were studied – partial oxidation (СH4 + O2, POM), dry reforming (СH4 + CO2, DRM) and steam reforming (СH4 + H2O, SRM) of methane. Promoted nickel supported on aluminum oxide was used as a catalyst. Experiments were carried out by varying temperature (600–850 ºC), contact time (0.04–0.15 s), linear feed rate (40–240 cm/min) and composition of the reaction mixture (POM – СH4 : O2 : He = 1 : (0.5–0.7) : (3.3–3.4); DRM – СH4 : CO2 : He = 1 : (0.8–1.4) : (2.6–3.2); SRM – CH4 : H2O : He = 1 : (0.8–2.0) : (2.0–3.2)). Optimal reaction conditions were determined to ensure maximum efficiency of hydrogen production by reforming methane-containing mixtures of various compositions (temperature in the range of 800–850 ºC, contact time 0.15 s, linear feed rate 160 cm/min, molar ratio of CH4 : O2 = 1 : 0.5 for POM, CH4 : CO2 = 1 : 1 for DRM and CH4 : H2O = 1 : 1.1 for SRM). The degree of catalyst carbonization during the reactions was reduced (from 3 to 1.5% for POM, from 20.7 to 2.2% for DRM, and from 15.2 to 0.4% for SRM) due to an increase in the O/C molar ratio in the initial reaction mixture. Regulation of H2/CO molar ratio was achieved over a wide range (0.9–6.5). It has been shown that the hydrogen concentration in the resulting hydrogen-containing mixture is determined by the type of process and is equal to 30±5 vol.%.
Experimental Study of Influence of the Gas Flux on Urotropine Gasification in the Low-Temperature Gas Generator
Authors: Salgansky E.A. , Zaichenko A.Yu. , Podlesniy D.N. , Tsvetkov M.V.
Published: May 2024

The experimental study was carried out to investigate the gasification of urotropine (hexamethylenetetramine) in a low-temperature solid fuel gas generator under varying inlet gas flows. Nitrogen was applied as the filter gas. The filter gas flow was varied from 0.6 to 1.4 L/s with a step of 0.2 L/s. The inlet gas's initial temperature was equal to 910 K. It was shown that with an increase in the nitrogen flow, the fuel gasification time decreased. Increasing the flux of inlet nitrogen from 0.6 to 1.4 L/s results in an increase in the average urotropine gasification mass rate from 0.63 to 1.61 g/s. When the initial nitrogen flow is raised, the rate of fuel gasification increases almost linearly. Studies have demonstrated that the proportion of mass flows between urotropine gasification products and nitrogen remains constant regardless of the incoming gas flow. The mass flow ratio remains steady at approximately 0.9 g/g when the incoming gas flow is altered. It has been shown that the gaseous products of urotropine gasification consist of nitrogen with a small amount of hydrogen and hydrocarbons. The content of simple gaseous products does not exceed 4% vol.
Properties, Bioactivity and Viability of the New Generation of Oxyfluoronitride Bioglasses
Authors: Bachar A. , Mabrouk A. , Amrousse R. , Azat S. , Follet C. , Mercier C. , Bouchart F.
Published: May 2024

In this study, the deposition of apatite on the surface of the glasses with a composition of 22.25Na2O–13.5CaO–2.5P2O5–6.75CaF2–(55−3x) SiO2–xSi3N4 (x is the no. of moles of Si3N4) (where x = 0-4), was studied to examine the influence of nitrogen content on their properties, bioactivity and viability. It was established that density, glass transition temperatures, Young’s modulus of elasticity, Vicker’s microhardness and fracture toughness increased significantly with increasing nitrogen concentration. Bioactivity was investigated by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Hydroxyapatite (HCA) layer thickness was determined using a scanning electron microscope coupled with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). The bioactivity of the glasses was evaluated by dipping them in a simulated body fluid (SBF) and demonstrated that all glasses are bioactive. Cytotoxicity tests using different concentrations of bioglass powders in a cell growth environment further demonstrated that they were not cytotoxic. The biofilm formation by two bacteria’s E. coli and S. marcescens was characterized by the absorbance of crystal violet. The influence on the presence of bacteria in the form of biofilms appears to be affected by the combination of two main factors: glass reactivity and nitrogen content. Additionally, the type or characteristics of the bacteria also play a significant role in this context.
Sekwencjonowanie transkryptomu pojedynczych komórek: droga do odkrywania bioróżnorodności komórkowej
Authors: Samelak-Czajka Anna , Marszałek-Zeńczak Małgorzata , Jackowiak Paulina
Published: May 2024

Single-cell transcriptomics (scRNA-Seq) is a breakthrough technology that has opened the way to characterizing gene expression with unprecedented resolution. It has enabled the discovery of the cellular diversity of organisms and tracing their developmental processes. A range of technological solutions have been developed to allow analysis of tens of thousands to even a million cells in a single experiment, as well as an extensive set of tools for bioinformatics analysis of the generated data. The wealth of information provided by scRNA-Seq and the possibility of using this method to study cells, organoids, tissues and even entire organisms determine its wide range of applications. In this paper, we present the experimental and computational parts of the scRNA-Seq procedure, as well as the most important applications of this technology in biomedicine, developmental biology and plant biology.
Storytelling Book for Early Childhood Education: Recognize Animal Illustration
Authors: Rini Denik Ristya , Wisesa Agnisa Maulani , T.M Rosyi Damayani
Published: May 2024

Acquainting children with animals is a fundamental aspect of early childhood education. Children will learn animal characters, sounds and the type of food these animals eat. To support the learning process and develop understanding of this topic, a storytelling book was compiled about several characteristics of animals organized alphabetically by the animals’ first names. The book being developed is also integrated with augmented reality, so that children can explore three-dimensional animal illustrations accompanied by the unique sounds of each animal they observe. The use of innovative technology-based learning media aims to ensure that the learning process also keeps pace with current developments. Additionally, the goal is to cultivate students’ curiosity and enthusiasm for the topics being explored. The use of this learning media requires the assistance of parents or teachers. The development process involves stages of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The research findings indicate students’ interest in studying the characteristics of animals, as the learning books can present animal shapes in three dimensions accompanied by their corresponding sounds.
Keywords: storytelling, book, animal, early childhood education
Diversification of Eco-Friendly Batik Craft Products with Export Potential
Authors: Sayekti Pranti , Pratamawati E.W. Suprihatin Dyah
Published: May 2024

The Laweyan Surakarta batik industry center has more than 100 developing batik IKMs. The existence of the Laweyan Surakarta batik IKM has contributed greatly to the revival of the batik industry in Surakarta after experiencing a downturn due to the pandemic. However, the presence of batik artisans in the Laweyan area of Surakarta has not been optimally accommodated, coupled with the conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to an 80% decline in the batik trade. The Indonesian Batik Craftsmen and Entrepreneurs Association (APPBI) is still unable to reach all artisans at the grassroots level. Therefore, batik artisans require guidance to maximize their potential in discovering new innovations related to batik handicraft products. The participatory collaborative approach between craft actors (IKM) and educational institutions is expected to increase the bargaining power of batik artisans. The developed batik craft products are still based on local cultural values and strive to improve product quality by adhering to SNI standards. The participatory collaboration model places artisans as actors and educational institutions as partners. This study aims to develop a diversification model for Laweyan Surakarta batik products through a participatory collaborative approach involving educational institutions and batik craft centers to strengthen export potential. This study employs the development research model from Borg and Gall and Mc Kenny’s development research, which is then modified into 2 steps. The two steps include (1) the preliminary study stage as a need and contents analysis.
Keywords: diversification, batik, Laweyan, export potential
Discipline of the Body Art of Puppeteer (Study of Dalang Soleh Adi Pramono)
Authors: Wahyuningtyas Tri
Published: May 2024

This study examines the practice of body discipline in the masked puppeteer Dalang Soleh Adi Pramono, a modern figure who values discipline, where the body is the most crucial aspect of the process. A disciplined body produces individuals who demonstrate responsibility and dedication. Discipline entails fulfilling all responsibilities willingly, rather than being compelled by external forces. The research employs a qualitative approach with a post-structuralist approach. The analysis employs Michel Foucault’s theory of body discipline, with data collection through observation, interviews, and document studies. The research findings indicate that body discipline involves not coercing the will of others, but rather it is the execution of one’s own will through the power of knowledge possessed by Soleh. Foucault argues that the puppeteer’s body discipline extends beyond mere physical skills, encompassing mechanisms that regulate the body independent of power dominance.
Keywords: art, body discipline, puppet mask puppeteer
City Font Design in Destinations Branding
Authors: Hermanto Yon Ade Lose
Published: May 2024

Letter design plays a crucial role in establishing city branding. This letter is a representation of the appearance and nature of the city. The objective of this research is to find out how to design letters from branding in several cities worldwide. This research is vital and timely, as effective city branding relies on visual design elements, including typography. This study aims to determine the number of cities that apply branding using unique letter shapes. Additionally, it also aims to see the application of city-specific fonts in branding and determine their effect on the visual strength of branding. The study employs the Contextual Design method, using the Requirements and solutions to define and Validate Concepts and Processes. The results of this study are the letter designs used in city branding in several places in the world. These findings serve as valuable references for designers and offer insights into societal perceptions.
Keywords: font design, city branding, city font
Adaptation in the New Challenges of Globalization in Game and Animation Industry
Authors: Sutrisno Arif , Pramono Andy , Wardhana Mitra Istiar , Samodra Joko
Published: May 2024

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the absorption rate of alumni in the industry has decreased. Alumni who are already working, have independent studios, or work as freelancers are also impacted by the deteriorating economic conditions in Indonesia. Competition among graduates in the creative industry, including UM Animation Game D3 graduates, is intensifying, particularly in the local sphere. If not anticipated, many of them may face unemployment. Globalization and technological developments have enabled the game and animation industry to thrive during the pandemic. Therefore, the purpose of this community service activity is to organize a Sharing and Discussion event to provide a space for discussion for workers in the creative industries, especially in the field of Games and Animation who have been successful during the pandemic with UM Animation Game alumni. The methodology employed in this initiative involves sharing and discussion sessions to elicit insights from alumni and presenters. This study concludes that alumni who working as freelancers, studio owners, and industry employees face career constraints and a declining market during the pandemic. This is because they do not take advantage of globalization to increase career paths to capture a wider market. On the other hand, according to the presenters, to be able to take advantage of globalization, alumni should have a good portfolio and be presented professionally, be involved in international scale forums and activities, take advantage of international scale networking platforms, have a good attitude at work, have the commitment to continue to develop, and master the international language.
Keywords: animation game alumni, globalization, animation game industry
Comical Attractions of Hanoman as Commercial Tractive Power of Kecak Ramayana in Pura Uluwatu Bali
Authors: Hidajat Robby , Pujiyanto Pujiyanto , Hasyimy Muhammad 'Afaf , Aprilyawati Allfa Andranica Devya , Haris Adinda Nur Ramadhani , Muhid Syamsul Hirdi Bin
Published: May 2024

The article examines the commercial tractive power of Kecak Ramayana in Pura Uluwatu Bali. Kecak Ramayana has become tourism commodity since 1930s, thanks to I Wayan Limbak and Walter Spies. One of characters in Kecak Ramayana is Hanoman, considered as the most attractive character. The Ramayana Story is a sacred epic recounting the struggle of Sri Rama against the evil of Rahwana, King of Alengka. Foreign tourists love this story and seem fairly enthusiastic to see the show. The number of foreigners who come to see Kecak Ramayana has increased every year, impacting the commercialization of Kecak Ramayana as tourism art. The tractive power behind the show becomes the question that warrants exploration. The research methodology employs observational qualitative descriptive, gathering data from interview and field observation. Data analysis involves two techniques, namely visual textual descriptive and interpretative. The result of research consists of three aspects, respectively (1) the role of Hanoman character in Kecak Ramayana, (2) the comedic allure of Hanoman as spectator decoy, and (3) the impact of Hanoman’s comedic appeal on the commercial success of Kecak Ramayana.
Keywords: kecak Ramayana, tourism commodity, tourism art
Finding the Next Successor: Visual Message in Caricature Image
Authors: Pujiyanto Pujiyanto , Arizal Fariza Wahyu , Prasetyo Abdul Rahman , Danastri Dennaya Cintya
Published: May 2024

Caricature is a form of visual communication wherein messages are conveyed through exaggerated and often humorous distortions of characters, serving as a critique of societal issues. Caricature often serves to critique various aspects of society, including social, cultural, economic, legal, and political conditions. Similarly, the political landscape surrounding the 2024 general election has intensified, fostering active and diverse discussions through both direct and indirect media channels. Mass media visualizes the very busy pros and cons of the Indonesian future successors. The proponents and the supported people are arguing and the one that can represent them will be the leader of government in 2024-2029. Funny, amusing, and intriguing caricature images in National Mass Media are interesting to study to see how the interpretation on the form of a caricature object is using the meaningful visual signs. This research was limited to caricature images by a cartoonist, Kang Yuyun, that was published in TEMPO National mass media in January-June 2023. The object of illustrative image was limited using a purposive sample that is considered representing the objective of research. The data mining was carried out through observation, interview, document, and literature. Observation was conducted directly in Tempo’s Office, Jakarta; interview was conducted online with the cartoonist; document included the caricature images that have been published on Sunday; and literature came from scientific works such as journal, proceeding, and books. All data were collected to be validated using triangulation and then analyzed using Roland Barthes’ semiotic theory about denotation, connotation, and myth. The findings reveal that Kang Yuyun’s caricature images in TEMPO mass media during the 2024 General Election depict three groups supporting Ganjar Pranowo, Prabowo Subianto, and Anis Bawesdan as potential successors, emphasizing unity in nation-building and promotion.
Keywords: caricature, mass media, the successor, semiotics
Bilingual Translation in Spiderman the Movie Storybook
Authors: Aryani I Gusti Agung Istri , Widiastutik Sri
Published: May 2024

The language transfer can be seen in the lexical choices in a translation. A translator may have different considerations when applying its use in a text since adaptation of context is an essential part to be employed through the translation. Problems with transferring the source language into the target language certainly have an effect on delivering messages within a text. This study aims to analyze the lexical usage in the bilingual translation of the movie storybook Spiderman and the strategies in the translation, including their meaning. The qualitative method used DeepL to assist in the analysis of differences that might come into the translation. In some cases, words translated from English into Indonesian were found non-equivalent, however, the rest of them were understandable. Translation by a more general word strategies were also used to be placed in the story rather than using the specific words and vice versa, paraphrasing using a related word, omission, and neutral words or less expressive words found to correspond the meaning. The equivalence of transferring the source language (SL) into the target language (TL) can be achieved when optional words are found in the translation in which meaning is also taken for consideration within the human translation. The product of translation was presented bilingually to analyze the differences in meaning between the two languages’ context of use. These showed DeepL as one of the machine translations with translation memories using Artificial Intelligence technology which compares the differences and similarities of sense in translation study. They can work together for the analysis to understand the use and results.
Keywords: equivalence, non-equivalence, lexical, strategy
Indonesia-Malaysia Batik Pattern Collaboration Creation with Artificial Intelligence Platform
Authors: Abdullah Farid , Azizan Ahamad Tarmizi bin , Adnan Aneeza Mohd , Effendi Harris , Wardoyo Bambang Tri
Published: May 2024

The problem with making batik in Indonesia and Malaysia so far is that it is still very manual and has not taken much advantage of technological advances. The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is currently very advanced, continues to innovate, and has even touched various aspects of human life. Limitations in ideas, human resources, knowledge, tools, and internet networks are the dominant conditions that cause problems in Indonesian and Malaysian batik creations. This study aims to use Artificial Intelligence to describe the combination of Indonesian and Malaysian batik patterns. This paper uses a descriptive-qualitative method with an experimental approach in the form of trials for the creation of batik patterns using the Imagine Artificial Intelligence platform; each trial is based on three basic patterns of batik, namely Sawat and Gurdha (Indonesia) and Orchid and Tiger (Malaysia). The results of this paper generated eight totally new Indonesian-Malaysian batik patterns. Artificial Intelligence (AI) was very helpful for the development of batik patterns. Through the creation of new batik patterns with the support of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it certainly creates new opportunities for the creation and business of batik to become more advanced. It is hoped that this paper will succeed in solving the problem of limited ideas in creating Indonesian-Malaysian batik motifs.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, batik, creation, Indonesia-Malaysia