bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FORMATION OF ENTREPRENEURIAL INITIATIVE IN THE FIELD OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AMONG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Authors:   Russian State Specialized Academy of Arts, Moscow, 121165, Russian Federation, Pakhomova Elena A. , Kazakov Egor O. ,   Russian State Specialized Academy of Arts, Moscow, 121165, Russian Federation, Agafonova Yulia A. ,   Russian State Specialized Academy of Arts, Moscow, 121165, Russian Federation
Published: October 2024

The development of social entrepreneurship in the field of creative industries is today an urgent task of social policy and economy of our country. The article presents the experience of inclusive creative laboratories in creating conditions for the formation of entrepreneurial initiatives in the creative industries among people with disabilities and limited health capabilities.
THE SLAUGHTER PRODUCTS VETERINARY AND SANITARY EXAMINATION OF LIVESTOCK, AFFECTED BY INTERNAL NON-CONTAGIOUS DISEASES, AS IT APPLIED AT «ISKRA JSC»
Authors:   Russian Biotechnological University, (BIOTECH University), Moscow 125080, Russian Federation, Kudryavtsev Valerii V. , Kudryavtsev Denis U. ,   Russian Biotechnological University, (BIOTECH University), Moscow 125080, Russian Federation, Durnovtseva Anastasia S. ,   Russian Biotechnological University, (BIOTECH University), Moscow 125080, Russian Federation, Dyakov Sergey N. ,   Russian Biotechnological University, (BIOTECH University), Moscow 125080, Russian Federation
Published: October 2024

The article discusses a comparative veterinary and sanitary assessments of slaughter products of livestock, affected by internal diseases, as applied in the Iskra JSC meat processing plant.
Characteristics of Orlov Trotters with different myostatin MSTN haplotypes
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Zinovyeva Svetlana A. , Markin Sergey S. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Kozlov Sergey A. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Khrabrova Lyudmila A. ,   All-Russian Research Institute for Horse Breeding, Divovo, Ryazan Region, Russia
Published: October 2024

Myostatin is one of the key genes controlling skeletal muscle growth in various mammalian species, including horse. The consequence of structural mutations in this gene is the effect of rapid muscle building. In horses, genetic variants of myostatin are associated with distance and racing performance. The task of our research was to study the polymorphism of the myostatin gene in Orlov Trotters and the association of its genotypes with body harmony and trotting performance. As a result of genotyping of 50 Oryol trotters according to the MSTN gene g.66493737 T>C, a low frequency of occurrence of the mutant MSTNS allele was established (0,05). A comparative assessment of measurements, indices of physique and performance of three-year-old Orlov Trotters with different genotypes showed the advantage of carriers of the heterozygous MSTN C/T genotype in caliber and indices of chest girth and compactness, as well as better racing performance (P>0,05). The results obtained indicate the need for further study of the associations of myostatin haplotypes with selected traits of trotting horses.
Acute coronary syndrome or cardiac involvement due to leptospirosis: A case report
Authors: Tartar Ayşe Sağmak , Aşan Mehmet Ali , Harman Murat , Kaygusuz Türkkan Öztürk
Published: October 2024

Leptospirosis is a globally prevalent zoonotic infection. Cardiac involvement in leptospirosis, including myocarditis, can be easily missed due to non-specific symptoms and concurrent multiorgan dysfunction. A 46-year-old male presented to the emergency department with weakness, fever, palpitations, and widespread joint and muscle pain. His temperature was 40°C, and his blood pressure dropped to 50/30 mm Hg. The patient, with elevated high-sensitivity troponin levels in laboratory findings, was referred to the cardiology department. Anti-ischemic treatment was started for a preliminary diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. The leptospirosis polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test in serum was positive, whereas the urine Leptospira PCR test was negative. The patient presented with septic shock and elevated cardiac biomarkers and was re-evaluated based on electrocardiogram and echocardiogram findings. Considering these clinical and laboratory results, acute coronary syndrome was ruled out, and myocardial involvement due to leptospirosis was considered. This case highlights the importance of recognizing cardiac involvement in leptospirosis.
Characteristics and prognosis of patients with cardiac sarcoidosis presenting with atrioventricular block and ventricular arrhythmias
Authors: Carver Caleb , Ahmed Raheel
Published: October 2024

Cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) may initially present with life-threatening arrhythmias such as atrioventricular block (AVB) and ventricular arrhythmia (VA), including ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Diagnosing CS is challenging due to subtle or absent findings in routine tests and the low sensitivity of the definitive diagnostic tool, endomyocardial biopsy. CS can also mimic other cardiac conditions such as dilated cardiomyopathy or arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, and it may occur without any systemic involvement. Consequently, delays in presentation, accurate diagnosis, and initiation of appropriate treatment are frequent. Greater awareness of the condition could improve outcomes for patients with CS. Non-invasive advanced imaging techniques, such as 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging are essential for diagnosis, although they may not be accessible in all clinical settings. Management of arrhythmias in CS involves conventional therapies in the utilization of antiarrhythmics and non-pharmacological therapy (e.g., implantable devices), but with notable divergences in the use of immunosuppression and a preference for implantable cardioverter defibrillators over permanent pacemakers. This narrative review aimed to outline the clinical features of patients with CS presenting with AVB or VA and examine diagnostic investigations, imaging techniques, treatment approaches, and prognosis based on current research and international guidelines.
Utilizing IoT and Cloud Computing for Weather-Health Monitoring Application
Authors: Gulraiz Asif , Gulraiz Haseeb , Zia Mohiuddin , Badar Shahnila , Zaidi Syed Sajjad Haider
Published: October 2024

In an era defined by increasing climate changes and an increasing importance of accurate weather information, there is a need for a smart IoT- based weather monitoring system. This paper proposes an innovative system that uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology to advance weather monitoring and global data accessibility using Cloud computing. By seamlessly connecting multiple devices, such as sensors, electronic gadgets, and automotive electronics, to the internet, this system offers a complete solution for monitoring environmental conditions such as temperature, relative humidity, pressure, and rain levels. Specialized sensors collect data, which is then transformed into graphical interface using an app, enabling real-time weather information access worldwide. This technology has the ability to rethink how we convey and analyze environmental data with optimal efficiency and reach in industries including agriculture, urban planning, and environmental research.
Linear State Optimal Control Problem with a Stochastic Switching Time
Authors: Buratto Alessandra , Grosset Luca
Published: October 2024

In this paper, we analyse an optimal control problem over a finite horizon with a stochastic switching time, assuming that the two optimal control problems present in its two stages have a particularly simple form called linear state. It is well known that linear state optimal control problems can be solved easily using the HJB equation approach and assuming that the value function is linear in the state. Unfortunately, this simplicity of solution does not extend to the problem with stochastic switching time. We prove that a necessary and sufficient condition for the problem to maintain a linear state structure is to assume that the hazard rate of the switching time depends only on the temporal variable. Finally, assuming that the hazard rate is constant, we completely characterise the solution of the obtained linear state optimal control problem.
Correlation of Stature and Hand Dimension Among Medical Students of South Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: R Jeba , N P Monteiro Francis N P Monteiro , A J Austoria , Xavier Arun Pinchu , M Asmi , Infant Raj Dominic Infant Raj
Published: October 2024

Background & Objectives
Estimation of stature from the incomplete skeletal remains have importance in personal identification in the events of murders, accidents or natural disasters and considered as one of the biggest challenges of forensic science. Objectives: To study the relationship of stature in relation with hand dimensions and to derive a mathematical model to predict the stature from hand dimensions.
Methods
This cross-sectional study was done among 50 medical students studying at a medical college in South Tamilnadu. Age, gender, hand dimensions and height of all the subjects were noted. Pearson correlation was done to find the correlation between hand dimensions and height. Linear regression was used to derive the equations to predict the stature of an individual using various dimensions of hands.
Results
The mean age of the study population was 20.06 ± 1.28 years. Regression equations were derived to predict the stature of an individual with length and breadth of right and left hand. There was statistically significant positive correlation between stature and dimensions of both right and left hand. Linear regression equations were derived to predict the stature of an individual with any of the hand dimensions.  
Interpretation & Conclusion
Hand dimensions have statistically significant positive correlation with the stature. The length or breadth of the right or left hand can be used to predict the stature of an individual.
Keywords: Breadth of hand, Height, Identification, Length of hand, Linear regression, Prediction, Stature.
A Cross-Sectional Study On Determination Of Age From Third Molar Tooth Eruption In The Population Of Telangana.
Authors: K Srinivasulu  , T. Vaishnavi  , Mekala Achuth Reddy  , Mahalakshmi Beeram  , Guntaka Pavani  , Jabez David
Published: October 2024

Age has got significant role in Forensic medicine. It helps in identification and correlates various civil and criminal related issues. A cross sectional study on age determination from eruption of third molar tooth was conducted at Malla Reddy Institute of Medical sciences Hyderabad Telangana for a period of one year in the age group between 18 years to 25 years. A total of 160 medical students were participated in which 80 males and 80 females were participated in the study. Each individual was examined for physical dental examination in each quadrant of the jaw, mere appearance of crown of the third molar tooth was considered as erupted. A space between the second molar tooth and the ramus of the mandible without any evidence of the crown of the 3rd molar tooth was considered as not erupted.
Statistical results reveal 54.2% of the study population third molar teeth eruption was observed first in the lower left quadrant. 96.2% in male and 98.4% in female individuals third molar was erupted at 22 years of age and at 23 years third molar was completely erupted in all the quadrants of the jaw in both male and female population.
Study of Pattern of Craniofacial Injuries in Road Traffic Accident Cases Autopsied in Midnapore Medical College
Authors: Deepsekhar Dalal  , Saikat Saha  , Pankaj Kumar Sinha  , Ambreen Ejaz  , Haldar Siddhartha , Priyaman Basu
Published: October 2024

Background: The objective of this study was to investigate the pattern of craniofacial injuries in victims of fatal road traffic accidents, observed through autopsies conducted at Midnapore Medical College, West Midnapore from January 2021 to December 2023.
Methods: It is a retrospective, cross- sectional observational study. Data was collected by thorough analysis of the injuries documented in post-mortem reports of all the alleged road traffic accident cases where victim sustained Cranio- facial injuries within a time span of 3 years, from 1st January 2021 to 31st December, 2023. Data was analysed using Microsoft Excel.
Conclusion: The study highlights the necessity of context-specific interventions to address the unique injury patterns observed in West Midnapore's road traffic accidents. Improving road infrastructure, raising traffic safety awareness, and promoting protective measures like seat belts and helmets can reduce severe craniofacial injuries. The prevalence of maxillofacial fractures underscores the face's vulnerability, with long-term physical and psychological impacts. Effective prevention strategies, such as strict traffic regulations and awareness campaigns on the dangers of distracted or impaired driving, are essential. Despite limitations, the study provides valuable insights into craniofacial injury patterns in fatal accidents, stressing the need for enhanced road safety, stronger traffic laws, and better post-accident care. Interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and policymakers is crucial for developing comprehensive strategies to manage and prevent these injuries. By examining regional injury characteristics and comparing them with other studies, this research contributes to the broader understanding of craniofacial trauma, offering significant implications for improving road safety, trauma care, and forensic practices.
HYDROLOGICAL REGIME AND WATER RESOURCES OF RIVERS OF THE ZERAFSHAN BASIN UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE
Authors:   National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, F.X. Хikmatov
Published: October 2024

The work assessed the impact of climate change on the hydrological regime - long-term fluctuations, intra-annual distributions, maximum flow rates and, in general, on the water resources of the rivers of the Zeravshan basin. Calculations to assess changes in meteorological parameters were performed for two climatic periods. Some changes in the regime of air temperature and precipitation were revealed. Their influence on the hydrological regime of rivers is assessed. Particular attention is paid to the issues of quantitative assessment of water resources of the rivers of the studied basin.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MICROCIRCULATION PARAMETERS IN THE LOWER EXTREMITIES OF PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES DEPENDING ON BODY WEIGHT
Authors:   Center for the Development of Professional Qualifications of Medical Workers under the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan, Nazarova J.A.
Published: October 2024

This study focuses on the comparative analysis of microcirculation parameters in the lower extremities of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), considering their body weight. Microcirculation disturbances are common in diabetic patients and are significantly influenced by obesity. The study evaluates how body weight impacts blood flow and tissue perfusion in the lower extremities. Results indicate that patients with higher body weight exhibit more pronounced microcirculation disorders, which can exacerbate complications such as diabetic foot syndrome. These findings highlight the importance of weight management in improving microvascular health in T2DM patients.
A PICTURE WORD INDUCTIVE MODEL TO ENHANCING VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AT THE PRIMARY LEVEL
Authors:   College of Education for Humanities, Department of English, Iraq, Dulaimy Asst. Lect. Ahmed Jamil Sulaiman Al
Published: October 2024

The current research investigates the effect of using the Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM) Strategy on Vocabulary Acquisition at the Primary Level. The research's null hypotheses have been formulated to be tested in light of the aim. The design of two equivalent groups, namely the experimental and control groups with pre and post-tests, has been adopted. The research sample included 60 female pupils from two primary schools intentionally selected from the center of Nineveh Governorate. They were divided into two groups: the experimental group included 30 female pupils taught according to the PWIM strategy at Al Talai Primary School. The control group included (30) female pupils taught according to the Subscribed method at Al Shaqa'ik Primary School. Both groups were equalized according to a set of variables: pupil's date of birth, pupil's general average of the preceding academic year, pupil's scores in English of the preceding academic year, and parents'. Moreover, the main requirements of this research were prepared, such as determining the teaching materials and preparing the teaching plans as well as; the researcher had prepared an instrument to collect the data based on the dependent variables of this research, namely the vocabulary Acquisition test of a passage followed by five questions. The result reveals a statistically significant difference (0.05) between the experimental and control groups in the Post-Test of Vocabulary Acquisition in favor of The Experimental group. Finally, recommendations and suggestions for further research are presented concerning the necessity of applying the (PWIM) in teaching the English language.
Distribution of trematode parthenite and larvae troughout of intertidal snails in the inlets and bays along the Murmansk coast according to data of parasitological study in 2021
Authors:   Murmansk Marine Biological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Murmansk, Russia, Kuklin Vadim V. , Kuklina Marina M. ,   Murmansk Marine Biological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Murmansk, Russia
Published: October 2024

Species composition and geographical variation in the distribution of digenean parthenite and larvae in intertidal snails in the littoral zones along the Murmansk coast were examined. Four species of littoral gastropods (Littorina saxatilis, L. obtusata, L. littorea and Nucella lapillus) were investigated. We found 10 species of digeneans, of which 9 have marine birds as a final host. The exception was Podocotyle atomon which uses fish as a definitive host. Larvae of trematode Microphallus pygmaeus, M. piriformes and Podocotyle atomon are found everywhere on the Murmansk coast. The richest helminth fauna were recorded in the Kola Bay and in Ivanovskaya Bay, the poorest helminth fauna were recorded in Dvorovaya Bay. No pronounced trends in distribution of infection foci were noted. Trematode prevalence appears to be predominantly determined by local site condition favoring or hindering final host (birds and fishes) abundance.
Sexual structure of settlements of the bivalve mollusks Macoma calcarea (Gmelin, 1791) in areas with different hydrological regimes
Authors:   Murmansk Marine Biological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Murmansk, Russia, Noskovich Alena E.
Published: October 2024

The influence of changes in environmental conditions on the reproductive cycles of benthic organisms (sexual structure, size of puberty, stages of gonad maturity, oocyte size) of the bivalve mollusk Macoma calcarea in the western part of the Spitsbergen archipelago (Grenfjord Bay) and the eastern part of the Barents Sea (coastal archipelago) was studied New Earth). In a settlement of M. calcarea in the warmer waters of Grenfjord, intensive reproductive processes were observed. In this area, females reach sexual maturity with a shorter shell length than males and individuals from other areas of the Barents Sea; In terms of sex ratio, females dominate over males, and a large number of juveniles are noted. Females at the spawning stage were found only near Novaya Zemlya. The diameter of the oocytes varied from 30 to 200 µm depending on the stage of maturity. In the mollusks M. calcarea, the breeding season is extended in time in both study areas.
FEATURES OF RESTORING MEASUREMENT VALUES OF THE DOPPLER RADAR SYSTEM MFTR-2100/40 DURING ARMAMENT AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT TESTING
Authors: Zasjadko A. , Kuznetsov V. , Lytovchenko V. , Strihun V. , Barvinok R.
Published: October 2024

During the registration and processing of measurement information obtained by the MFTR-2100/40 radar system, there is a probability of missing values in the trajectory measurement data. Experience with the radar system indicates a high sensitivity of the angular channels to the propagation of the radar signal in the real atmosphere. As a result of these errors, object tracking may be lost over a certain period, causing periodic delays in data registration, necessitating the filling or restoring of missing values with acceptable accuracy.
The built-in algorithms and mathematical methods of the WinTrack specialized software (SS) allow for the interpolation and extrapolation of the trajectory measurement data of the MFTR-2100/40 radar system for visual display and plotting of tracks, including ranges with missing values. However, the functional capabilities of the WinTrack SS are not designed for full and accurate restoration of missing values. Additionally, the limited tools of the WinTrack SS necessitate finding alternatives in other software to ensure the reliability of the restored results. Trajectory measurement data is a large dataset, so selecting the right method for filling in missing values is crucial to maintaining a low percentage of deviations in the obtained results.
This publication examines the functional capabilities of the WinTrack SS that allow for the restoration of missing trajectory measurement values. The approximation of measured trajectory data values in the WinTrack SS enables partial filling of missing values upon export, but not for all data types. An algorithm for the process of restoring missing values in trajectory measurement data arrays is provided.
ПАРАЗИТОФАУНА СТЕРЛЯДИ ACIPENSER RUTHENUS L., 1758 р. ВЯТКА
Authors: Петренко Н. Г. , Жохов А. Е.
Published: October 2024

The parasitic fauna of the sterlet Acipenser ruthenus (24 specimens) of the Vyatka River (a tributary of the Kama River) was studied. The material was collected in 2015–2016. The average length of the fish was 41.2 cm. Eight species of parasites were found: Polypodium hydriforme, Diclybothrium armatum, Skrjabinopsolus sp., Ichthiocotylurus sp., Amphilina foliacea, Hysterothylacium bidentatum, Acipenserobdella volgensis, Piscicola geometra.
СТАТУС ДВУРОГИХ БЫЧКОВ ENOPHRYS DICERAUS (Cottidae) ИЗ ЯПОНСКОГО МОРЯ НА ОСНОВЕ МОРФОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ДАННЫХ
Authors: Поезжалова-Чегодаева Е. А.
Published: October 2024

A comparative morphological analysis of antlered sculpins Enophrys diceraus (Cottidae) from the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk is presented. Fish differ significantly in a number of features: body coloration, proportions of the head, body and fins, shape and size of the lachrymal and a number of other features. Based on the data obtained, it is assumed that the fish from the Sea of Japan belong to the previously described species – E. namiyei.
ПРОСТРАНСТВЕННАЯ ЭКОЛОГИЯ СЕВЕРНОГО ОЛЕНЯ, ЛОСЯ, СНЕЖНОГО БАРАНА И ВОЛКА НА КОЛЫМЕ ПО ДАННЫМ GPS-ТЕЛЕМЕТРИИ
Authors: Эрнандес-Бланко Х. А. , Сипко Т. П. , Чистополова М. Д. , Донцов И. Б.
Published: October 2024

GPS-tagged individuals of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus phylarchus), moose (Alces alces buturlini), snow sheep (Ovis nivicola spp.), and wolf (Canis lupus ssp.) were monitored in the Kolyma region, Russia, between the upper reaches of the Korkodon and Omolon rivers. All ungulates showed seasonal home ranges changing from winter to summer especially concerning that, of reindeer, with cyclical home ranges up to 2449 sq.km (FK95, n=5571). Moose and snow sheep home ranges do not exceed 241 and 45 sq.km (FK 95%). The wolf home range remains stable with an FK95 area estimate of 2333 sq. km. Wolves prefer altitudes from 800 to 1700 m a. s. l. Reindeer in winter choose lowland as well as moose, in contrast to snow sheep. In summer, reindeer move up, while moose mostly stay down. Wolf kills occur once every 7.7 days (68.75% at 800–1100 m a. s. l., and the rest above 1100 m).
Evaluating the quality and reliability of youtube videos on achilles tendinopathy: a comprehensive analysis
Authors: Ercan Niyazi , Ayık Gökhan , Güngör Erdal , Malatyalı Batu , Ayduğan Mehmet Yağız
Published: October 2024

Aims: This study evaluates the quality, reliability, and educational value of YouTube videos on Achilles tendinopathy.
Methods: A YouTube search using the keyword “Achilles tendinopathy” was conducted on June 20, 2024, using an incognito browser tab. The first 50 English-language videos were analyzed for upload date, duration, views, likes, dislikes, comments, and categorized by source and content. The DISCERN score, Global Quality Score (GQS), and Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) score were used to assess video quality and reliability. Statistical analyses included the Shapiro-Wilk test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Spearman test for correlations.
Results: Among 50 videos, the average DISCERN score was 42.5, GQS was 3.2, and JAMA score was 2.6, indicating moderate overall quality. Academic physician videos had higher scores. Exercise training videos scored significantly higher in quality assessments. The highest Video Power Index (VPI) was also found in videos by academic physicians.
Conclusion: YouTube videos on Achilles tendinopathy provide moderately sufficient information, with higher quality in videos produced by academic physicians and those focusing on exercise training. The study suggests a need for standardized, high-quality educational content on online platforms.
Investigation of the effect of psychological birthorder on perceived parental attitudes and early maladaptive schemas in adults
Authors: Güler Kahraman , Yurtseven Cansu Selin , Tüysüz Büşra
Published: October 2024

Aims: The aim of this study is to examine the effect of psychological birth order on perceived parental attitudes and early maladaptive schemas.
Methods: In this study, the Psychological Birth Order Inventory, Perceived Parental Attitudes Scale-Child Form, and Young’s Schema Scale were used. The sample consisted of 189 women and 102 men. Relational and predictive analyses were conducted regarding birth order, psychological birth order, perceived parental attitudes, and schema domains.
Results: There was a moderate positive relationship between the sibling rank of the women who participated in the study and the emotional deprivation schema area. For female participants, being the middle child was found to have a moderately positive relationship with emotional deprivation, dependence, pessimism, and defectiveness schemas. A weak positive relationship was found between being the middle child and emotional warmth maternal attitude, overprotective mother/father attitude, and rejecting father attitude scores.
Conclusion: The study concluded that there is a significant relationship between psychological birth.order and perceived parental attitudes as well as early maladaptive schemas.
Investigation of Babesia species using molecular methods
Authors: Tunçer Sinem , Yücesan Banuçiçek
Published: October 2024

Aims: To determine the presence of Babesia species in ticks in the Ankara region and neighboring provinces; the aim of this study was to detect and distribute Babesia species using molecular methods in ticks collected from nature and hosts.
Methods: Babesia was detected at the species level by conventional PCR method by DNA extraction of 191 tick samples collected from Ankara and neighboring provinces, which applied to the Parasitology National Reference Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Public Health, between 2020-2021.
Results: A total of 191 tick samples were examined in the study, and as a result of the conventional PCR study, 4 Babesia agents were found positive, 1 of them was Babesia bigemina (B. bigemina), 2 were Babesia ovis, 1 was Babesia spp. were determined.
Conclusion: In tick-borne diseases such as Babesiosis; it should not be forgotten that ticks continue to focus some infections in nature and serve as reservoirs for disease agents in nature, and the necessary strategies for tick control should be followed.
IoT Based Precision Farming
Authors: Paul K S Elvin , B Sudha , S Abhishek , Raj M Supreeth , A V Nagababau
Published: October 2024

This project focuses on leveraging drone images of the pests equipped with advanced sensors for pest detection in crops, combined with methods for image processing to identify diseases. The ultimate goal is to enhance crop health and productivity through timely and targeted pesticide application. Image processing techniques are used to detect signs of diseases and pests in the captured images. The use of machine learning CNN algorithm enhances the system’s ability to accurately classify and diagnose crop heath issues. Upon detection of pests, the IOT platform triggers a response mechanism to deploy a precision pesticide spraying system. This ensures targeted and localized treatment, reducing the overall use of pesticides and minimizing environmental impact. This project involves capturing images of pests using a camera, followed by processing these images to extract key features using various image processing techniques. The extracted features are analyzed using algorithms, primarily Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), to detect variations in color and other dominant characteristics in the images. By comparing these features across samples, the system can identify pests and plant diseases more efficiently. This approach aims to provide a quicker and more cost-effective solution for pest detection and disease management.
How Practice Ready are We? Attitude among Fresh Dental Graduates Regarding Dental Practice Management in India
Authors: HN Pravallika , Thomas Ann , Shetty Priya , Patil Nikita
Published: October 2024

Background Dental practice management encompasses the administrative and operational aspects of running a dental office efficiently. Fostering dental practice management skills which are tailored to the current social needs will aid the practitioner to be more competent and successful.  Aim The aim of this study is to assess the attitude among fresh dental graduates regarding dental practice management.  Materials and Methods This survey was conducted among 207 interns, fresh dental graduates, and postgraduate students of various dental specialties. The study tool was a questionnaire, consisting of basic demographics and 11 questions, to assess participant’s attitude on dental practice management. Data collection was done using Google forms circulating through social media platforms and the first 207 to submit fully answered questionnaire were included in the study. The data was then statistically analyzed.  Conclusion Mean age of the study population was 26±2.58. Majority of the study population (80.7%) felt that dental practice management was equally important as clinical skill for a successful dental practice and thought it would be helpful if there were guidelines for dental practice management in India. Our study findings indicate need for reforms in dental curriculum and training in this area.
Factors Affecting the Adoption of Electronic Procurement Systems in Public Institutions in Tanzania: Evidence from Tanzania Prisons in Morogoro Municipal
Authors: J. Kitundu Samson
Published: October 2024

The study investigated the factors affecting the adoption of electronic procurement systems in public institutions in Tanzania, evidence from Tanzania Prisons in Morogoro Municipal. A survey research design and mixed research approach were utilized. The target population included procurement employees in Tanzania public institutions represented by Kingolwira Prison, Mkonowa Mara Prison, Kihonda Prison, and Remand Prison in Morogoro Municipal Municipality. The study involved 52 respondents. Purposive sampling technique wase used in selection of respondents where all respondents with knowledge on electronic procurement systems were used. Data was gathered through questionnaires with likert scale statements and analysed using descriptive statistics. In addition to that, data deduction techniques whereby conclusions were made by logically reasoning from general principles or theories to specific instances or outcomes based on the available data. User opinions on e- procurement adoption in Tanzanian public institutions highlight significant concerns about technological infrastructure, including hardware availability, software support, and internet reliability. While many acknowledge benefits such as reduced paperwork and enhanced efficiency, opinions vary on its effectiveness in reducing lead times and corruption. Security remains a critical issue, with mixed views on data accessibility and sharing safety. Overall, addressing infrastructure challenges and security concerns is crucial to ensuring successful implementation and broader user acceptance of e- procurement systems.
Políticas locales para impulsar comunidades de cuidados: el caso de VilaVeïna
Authors: Keller-Garganté Christel , Moreno Colom Sara
Published: October 2024

El objetivo del artículo es presentar un análisis del proyecto VilaVeïna impulsado por el Ayuntamiento de Barcelona y orientado a fomentar comunidades de cuidados desde la proximidad. En concreto, trata de analizar el encaje de VilaVeïna en las propuestas de transformación de las políticas y los servicios públicos de cuidado desde la perspectiva de lo común. Por un lado, se analiza la conceptualización inicial de lo comunitario en el diseño de VilaVeïna y su materialización en las prácticas que conlleva su implementación. Por el otro lado, dicho análisis pone en diálogo los elementos que caracterizan el proyecto dentro del ámbito comunitario con la propuesta de lo común tomando como referente las aportaciones conceptuales de Zuriña (2020) y Blanco et al. (2017). Para dar respuesta a este doble objetivo, se presenta un estudio de caso basado en la realización de entrevistas a perﬁles políticos y técnicos, así como entrevistas y grupos de discusión con personas usuarias del servicio. Como conclusión, se apuntan tanto los avances que se están logrando desde esta política pública en la construcción de comunidades de cuidados, como las limitaciones para alcanzar un recurso radicalmente comunitario deﬁnido desde la perspectiva de lo común.
Dinámica espaciotemporal en el crecimiento económico regional: un modelo empírico para las comunidades autónomas españolas
Authors: Ramajo Julian , Ricci-Risquete Alejandro , J.D. Hewings Geoﬀrey
Published: October 2024

En este trabajo se analiza la evolución de la producción agregada del sistema económico regional español durante el período 2000T1-2023T4, mediante la formulación de un modelo de crecimiento espaciotemporal para las comunidades autónomas españolas que tiene en cuenta la presencia simultánea de dinámica temporal, dependencia espacial transversal, factores comunes y heterogeneidad regional. Así, la especiﬁcación econométrica usada en la aplicación empírica incluye retardos temporales y espaciales, términos mixtos espaciotemporales y un factor común (el crecimiento nacional) con dinámica temporal, permitiendo además que algunos parámetros varíen regionalmente, de tal forma que el modelo propuesto integra los principales elementos que pueden presentarse en los complejos procesos de crecimiento económico regional a lo largo del tiempo.
“Tremble Secure on the Hazardous Line”: A Ghostly Materialism of Prosody in the Graveyard Century
Authors: Rooney Jack
Published: October 2024

This essay argues that the spirit of Charlotte Dacre’s Romantic lyric might be seen as in flight from the rigid early eighteenth-century technical prosodies that seek to embody it. Prosody’s own flight from petrifaction at the hands of the early eighteenth century’s dominant model, Edward Bysshe’s
Art of English Poetry
(1702), toward the formal liberty endorsed by late-century prosodists underwrites transformations in lyric poetry’s self-image as a spirit or specter. The gap between the eighteenth century’s pious Graveyard School ghosts and the darker spectrality of Romantics like Charlotte Dacre marks a movement away from material order toward late-century prosody’s ghostly materiality. The ghost that is merely a petrified “grizly spectre” in Robert Blair’s
The Grave
(1743) becomes, in Dacre’s understudied poetry of the spectral lover, a liminal presence trembling on the poem’s “hazardous line” between both poetry and prosody and life and death.
Leveraging financial literacy into sustainable business performance: a mediated-moderated model
Authors: Ratnawati Kusuma , Koval Viktor , Arsawan I Wayan Edi , Kazancoglu Yigit , Lomachynska Iryna , Skyba Hanna
Published: October 2024

Purpose – The current study evaluates the linkage between financial literacy and the sustainable business performance model with access to finance and fintech adoption. Further, the moderating role of top management support in the linkage between financial literacy toward access to finance and fintech adoption was verified.
Research methodology – This research was conducted in the SME sector in Indonesia. The sample frame were 261 SMEs and 783 respondents from three levels of management. Data was collected in the October-December 2023 period. Data were obtained utilizing Likert-scaled questionnaires and analyzed using SmartPLS.
Findings – The results demonstrate that financial literacy is an instrumental driver of access to finance and fintech adoption that promotes sustainability performance. Subsequently, the study highlights the critical role of access to finance and fintech adoption as the mediator and top management support as moderator.
Research limitations – The study is solely performed on the SME sector in one country; thus, the findings’ generalization is lacking.
Practical implications – SME managers need to upgrade their financial literacy because financially knowledgeable managers are keenly informed of the costs, benefits, and risks related to funding schemes to encourage sustainable performance.
Originality/Value – Empirical research that explores the implication of financial literacy on access to finance and fintech adoption in promoting sustainability performance is lacking, reported solely on manufacturing companies and banks. Meanwhile, the SME sector, especially in developing countries, is understudied. Consequently, the initial study leads the examination of financial literacy’s role in enhancing access to finance and fintech adoption to foster the sustainability performance of SMEs.
Creative use of objects as signs in cinema: an analysis of Sergei Parajanov’s Hakob Hovnatanyan
Authors: Simyan Tigran
Published: October 2024

The paper presents an analysis of Sergei Parajanov’s short film, Hakob Hovnatanyan (1967), and its significance as an example of poetic cinema within Soviet cinematography. Not only feature-length films of Parajanov, but also his short films hold an important place among his œuvre, as a multi-modal and multi-channel visualization of the past. Hakob Hovnatanyan is a prime example of poetic cinema in Soviet cinematography. A pioneer in this discourse in the Soviet Union was Andrei Tarkovsky with his film Andrei Rublev (1966). Examples of this discourse include the Parajanov’s films The Color of Pomegranates (orig. Nṙan gowynë, 1969), Arabesque on a Theme of Pirosmani (orig. Arabeskebi Pirosmanis temaze, 1985), and Etudes on Vrubel (orig. Etyudy on Vrubel, 1989), which was directed by Leonid Osyka (scriptwriter Parajanov). The paper explores Hakob Hovnatanyan as a converter of cultural memory and multimodal vehicle for the construction of the spirit of the city. While in the framework of the short film the city is presented in the open air, in the middle the interior, the everyday life, the hum of language, and the language of clothes and necklaces of Old Tbilisi, Georgia, are presented. The interior and spirit are presented not only on the visual level of paintings, carpets, and furniture (a dresser with a metronome) but also through auditory elements: sound, language, music, etc. Thus, through a multimodal visualization of the past Parajanov presents a new language of cinema (Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (orig. Tini zabutykh predkiv, 1965), The Color of Pomegranates, The Legend of Suram Fortress (orig. Ambavi suramis tsikhisa, 1985), Ashik Kerib (orig. Ashik’-keribi, 1988, first director Dodo Abashidze)).
A SPectroscopic Survey of Biased Halos In the Reionization Era (ASPIRE): Broad-line AGN at z = 4−5 Revealed by JWST/NIRCam WFSS
Authors: Lin Xiaojing , Wang Feige , Fan Xiaohui , Cai Zheng , Champagne Jaclyn B. , Sun Fengwu , Volonteri Marta , Yang Jinyi , Hennawi Joseph F. , Bañados Eduardo , Barth Aaron , Eilers Anna-Christina , Farina Emanuele Paolo , Liu Weizhe , Jin Xiangyu , Jun Hyunsung D. , Lupi Alessandro , Kakiichi Koki , Mazzucchelli Chiara , Onoue Masafusa , Pan Zhiwei , Pizzati Elia , Rojas-Ruiz Sofía , Schindler Jan-Torge , Trakhtenbrot Benny , Shen Yue , Trebitsch Maxime , Zhuang Ming-Yang , Endsley Ryan , Meyer Romain A. , Li Zihao , Li Mingyu , Pudoka Maria , Tee Wei Leong , Wu Yunjing , Zhang Haowen
Published: October 2024

Low-luminosity active galactic nuclei (AGNs) with low-mass black holes (BHs) in the early universe are fundamental to understanding the BH growth and their coevolution with the host galaxies. Utilizing JWST NIRCam Wide Field Slitless Spectroscopy, we perform a systematic search for broad-line Hα emitters (BHAEs) at z ≈ 4–5 in 25 fields of the A SPectroscopic survey of biased halos In the Reionization Era (ASPIRE) project, covering a total area of 275 arcmin2. We identify 16 BHAEs with FWHM of the broad components spanning from ∼1000 to 3000 km s−1. Assuming that the broad line widths arise as a result of Doppler broadening around BHs, the implied BH masses range from 107 to 108
M
⊙, with broad Hα-converted bolometric luminosities of 1044.5–1045.5 erg s−1 and Eddington ratios of 0.07–0.47. The spatially extended structure of the F200W stacked image may trace the stellar light from the host galaxies. The Hα luminosity function indicates an increasing AGN fraction toward the higher Hα luminosities. We find possible evidence for clustering of BHAEs: two sources are at the same redshift with a projected separation of 519 kpc; one BHAE appears as a composite system residing in an overdense region with three close companion Hα emitters. Three BHAEs exhibit blueshifted absorption troughs indicative of the presence of high column density gas. We find that the broad-line-selected and photometrically selected BHAE samples exhibit different distributions in the optical continuum slopes, which can be attributed to their different selection methods. The ASPIRE broad-line Hα sample provides a good database for future studies of faint AGN populations at high redshift.
UNCOVER NIRSpec/PRISM Spectroscopy Unveils Evidence of Early Core Formation in a Massive, Centrally Dusty Quiescent Galaxy at z
spec = 3.97
Authors: Setton David J. , Khullar Gourav , Miller Tim B. , Bezanson Rachel , Greene Jenny E. , Suess Katherine A. , Whitaker Katherine E. , Antwi-Danso Jacqueline , Atek Hakim , Brammer Gabriel , Cutler Sam E. , Dayal Pratika , Feldmann Robert , Fujimoto Seiji , Furtak Lukas J. , Glazebrook Karl , Goulding Andy D. , Kokorev Vasily , Labbe Ivo , Leja Joel , Ma 马 Yilun 逸伦 , Marchesini Danilo , Nanayakkara Themiya , Pan Richard , Price Sedona H. , Siegel Jared C. , Shipley Heath , Weaver John R. , van Dokkum Pieter , Wang 王 Bingjie 冰洁 , Williams Christina C.
Published: October 2024

We report the spectroscopic confirmation of a massive (

log
(

M

⋆

/

M

⊙

)
=
10.34

±

0.07

0.06

), Hubble Space Telescope–dark (m
F150W − m
F444W = 3.6) quiescent galaxy at z
spec = 3.97 in the UNCOVER survey. NIRSpec/PRISM spectroscopy and a nondetection in deep Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array imaging surprisingly reveals that the galaxy is consistent with a low (<10 M
⊙ yr−1) star formation rate (SFR) despite evidence for moderate dust attenuation. The F444W image is well modeled with a two-component Sérsic fit that favors a compact, r

e
∼ 200 pc, n ∼ 2.9 component and a more extended, r

e
∼ 1.6 kpc, n ∼ 1.7 component. The galaxy exhibits strong color gradients: the inner regions are significantly redder than the outskirts. Spectral energy distribution models that reproduce both the red colors and low SFR in the center of UNCOVER 18407 require both significant (A

v
∼ 1.4 mag) dust attenuation and a stellar mass-weighted age of 900 Myr, implying 50% of the stars in the core already formed by z = 7.5. Using spatially resolved annular mass-to-light measurements enabled by the galaxy’s moderate magnification (

μ
=
2.12

±

0.01

0.05

) to reconstruct a radial mass profile from the best-fitting two-component Sérsic model, we infer a total mass-weighted

r

eff

=
0.74

±

0.17

0.22

kpc and log

(

Σ

1

kpc

[

M
⊙

kpc

-
2

]
)
=
9.65

±
0.15
0.12

. The early formation of a dense, low SFR, and dusty core embedded in a less attenuated stellar envelope suggests an evolutionary link between the earliest-forming massive galaxies and their elliptical descendants. Furthermore, the disparity between the global, integrated dust properties and the spatially resolved gradients highlights the importance of accounting for radially varying stellar populations when characterizing the early growth of galaxy structure.
Deriving the Interaction Point between a Coronal Mass Ejection and High-speed Stream: A Case Study
Authors: Remeshan Akshay Kumar , Dumbović Mateja , Temmer Manuela
Published: October 2024

We analyze the interaction between an interplanetary coronal mass ejection (ICME) detected in situ at the L1 Lagrange point on 2016 October 12 with a trailing high-speed stream (HSS). We aim to estimate the region in the interplanetary (IP) space where the interaction happened/started using a combined observational-modeling approach. We use minimum variance analysis (MVA) and the Walen test to analyze possible reconnection exhaust at the interface of ICME and HSS. We perform a graduated cylindrical shell reconstruction of the CME to estimate the geometry and source location of the CME. Finally, we use a two-step drag-based model (DBM) model to estimate the region in IP space where the interaction took place. The magnetic obstacle observed in situ shows a fairly symmetric and undisturbed structure and shows the magnetic flux, helicity, and expansion profile/speed of a typical ICME. The MVA together with the Walen test, however, confirms reconnection exhaust at the ICME–HSS boundary. Thus, in situ signatures are in favor of a scenario where the interaction is fairly recent. The trailing HSS shows a distinct velocity profile which first reaches a semi-saturated plateau with an average velocity of 500 km s−1 and then saturates at a maximum speed of 710 km s−1. We find that the HSS's interaction with the ICME is influenced only by this initial plateau. The results of the two-step DBM suggest that the ICME has started interacting with the HSS close to Earth (∼0.81 au), which compares well with the deductions from in situ signatures.