bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AN INTEGRATED DEEP LEARNING APPROACH FOR SENTIMENT ANALYSIS ON TWITTER DATA
Authors:   TATA Consultancy Services, Bengaluru, India, N.S. Prabakaran , S Karthik ,   SNS College of Technology, India
Published: October 2024

Analysis of Sentiment (SA) is a computational technique that seeks to extract subjective evaluations, attitudes, and emotional states from online platforms, specifically social media sites like Twitter. The subject has gained significant traction within the research community. The predominant emphasis of traditional sentiment analysis lies in the analysis of textual data. Twitter is widely recognized as a prominent online social networking platform that facilitates microblogging, wherein users share updates pertaining to various subjects through concise messages known as tweets. Twitter is a widely utilized platform that enables individuals to articulate their perspectives and emotions through the medium of tweets. Sentiment analysis refers to the computational methods of classification of given data in text format, categorizing it as either positive, negative, or neutral. The main goal of this study is to use deep learning methods for SA. The purpose is to guess sentiment and then evaluate the results based on accuracy, recall, and f-score. In this paper, a hybrid approach combining Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Genetic Algorithm (GA) techniques, specifically referred to as PSOGA, is proposed to optimize features for a modified neural network (MNN). The final step is to use the K-fold cross-validation method to assess the results. The dataset was obtained through the utilization of the Ruby Twitter API. The ultimate outcome is juxtaposed with the preceding Cuckoo Search (CS) algorithm that had been terminated.
SWARM INTELLIGENCE EMBEDDED DATA MINING FOR PRECISION AGRICULTURE ADVANCEMENTS
Authors:   Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, India, N Karthik , R. Pawar Sanjay ,   Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, India, R Pramodhini ,   Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, India, Shukla Arvind Kumar ,   IFTM University, India
Published: October 2024

The present study investigates the potential of Swarm Intelligence (SI) in driving breakthroughs in Precision Agriculture (PA). It focuses on the research of mining techniques to uncover novel insights and developments in the field of PA. Social informatics (SI) is an academic discipline that focuses on the examination of collective behaviour within both herbal and synthetic structures. In order to gather, analyse, and synthesise information, SI utilises self-sufficient mobile devices known as Autonomous Mobile Agents (AMAs). These entities refer to robotic and computational frameworks that engage in mutual interaction, facilitating the examination of collective intelligence. This essay examines the potential impact of utilising the System of International Units (SI) on enhancing the accuracy and precision of commodity production and control in the field of production agriculture (PA). It also highlights the existing advancements that have been achieved in this regard. This analysis examines possible uses of Swarm Intelligence in the Public Administration (PA) industry, as well as the challenges that need to be solved in order to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of PA operations.
AN ENSEMBLE NEURO FUZZY ALGORITHM FOR BREAST CANCER DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION
Authors:   Sasi Institute of Technology and Engineering, India, Rafee Shaik Mohammad , Venkata Manjula Devarakonda ,   Pragati Engineering College, India, Palanimuthu Kogila ,   Johns Hopkins University, United States, M Vadivel ,   Excel Engineering College, India
Published: October 2024

Breast cancer remains a critical global health concern, necessitating advanced and accurate diagnostic tools. This study introduces an Ensemble Neuro-Fuzzy Algorithm (ENFA) designed for the detection and classification of breast cancer. In the background, we address the limitations of existing methods, emphasizing the need for enhanced accuracy and interpretability in diagnostic models. The methodology involves the fusion of neuro-fuzzy systems within an ensemble framework, leveraging the complementary strengths of both neural networks and fuzzy logic. The primary contribution lies in the development of a robust ENFA, which not only improves diagnostic accuracy but also provides interpretable insights into decision-making processes. The ensemble nature of the algorithm enhances resilience and generalization across diverse patient profiles. Experimental results demonstrate superior performance compared to existing methods, showcasing heightened sensitivity and specificity in breast cancer detection. The findings underscore the potential of ENFA as a reliable tool for early and accurate breast cancer diagnosis. This research signifies a significant step towards advancing the efficacy of computational models in medical diagnostics.
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Versus Traditional Hearing Aids in Patients With Mild-to-Moderate Hearing Loss: Protocol for a Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Kim Ga-Young , Jo Mini , Cho Young Sang , Moon Il Joon
Published: October 2024

Background

With the aging of society, the prevalence of hearing loss (HL) is increasing. Currently, approximately 5% of the global population has HL, and this number is projected to reach 7 million by 2050. Although hearing aids (HAs) are the primary treatment for HL, their use is limited by barriers such as high costs and social stigma. To address these limitations, over-the-counter (OTC) HAs have been introduced, but their effectiveness and drawbacks require further investigation.

Objective

This study aims to conduct a noninferiority randomized controlled trial comparing OTC HAs with traditional HAs to assess the clinical effectiveness of OTC HAs.

Methods

We designed a noninferiority randomized controlled trial comparing OTC HAs and traditional HAs in adults with mild-to-moderate HL. A total of 64 participants (32 per group) will be recruited. Randomization will be performed using block randomization (block sizes of 2 or 4) with an equal allocation ratio. The study will include 2 types of HAs: an OTC HA (Jabra Enhance Pro) and a traditional HA (LiNX Quattro LE561-DRW) by GN ReSound A/S. OTC HAs will be self-fitted using a smartphone app, while traditional HAs will be fitted by a licensed audiologist using the National Acoustics Laboratories–Non-Linear Prescription, second generation. Assessments, including functional gain, real-ear measurement, speech audiometry, and questionnaires, will be conducted at 6-month intervals over the course of 3 visits. Statistical analysis will compare the 2 outcomes, focusing on functional gain, to determine noninferiority.

Results

This study is scheduled to begin in August 2024 and has not yet recruited any participants. The study will be conducted over 2 years, from August 2024 to July 2026. Each participant will have 2 follow-up visits at 6-month intervals, making the total follow-up period 1 year.

Conclusions

Since 2022, the introduction of OTC HAs has revolutionized access to these devices. Researchers, clinicians, and the general public are keen to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of OTC HAs, as more individuals will likely use them for HL. This increased usage will provide valuable real-world data to understand the benefits and limitations of OTC HAs. Monitoring the outcomes and user feedback will provide insights into their effectiveness and impact on hearing rehabilitation.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/59894
Practical Research on the Work of College Counselors in the Internet Era
Authors: Guo Minghui
Published: October 2024

With the rapid development of modern technology, the internet and computers have been widely integrated into production and daily life. To achieve sustainable development goals and move towards diversification in the education sector, it is necessary to introduce modern educational concepts and work models. Counselors are an indispensable element in the work of college students. Traditional work models are no longer able to meet the personalized development needs of students and even seriously hinder the progress of the work. Counselors should transform their traditional work thinking, rely on internet technology to expand their work space, break the constraints of time and space, and provide objective conditions for exploring the future prospects of their work. In order to improve the overall efficiency of daily management work, counselors need to follow the trend of the times, seize the opportunities of the times under the premise of adhering to the laws of student development, and give full play to the advantages of internet technology applications to meet the diverse challenges of their work.
Exploring the Work of College Counselors Based on Crisis Management Theory
Authors: Guo Minghui
Published: October 2024

As the front-line organizers and implementers of student affairs, college counselors bear significant responsibilities in the prevention and disposal of student crises. Based on the theory of crisis management, this paper deeply analyzes the student work of college counselors. It first sorts out the types of common student crises in colleges and universities, including psychological and academic ones, and points out their characteristics. Then, it points out many existing problems in the current crisis management work of college counselors. Subsequently, it proposes corresponding strategies and suggestions from the dimensions of crisis prevention, response, and recovery, aiming to improve the crisis management level of college counselors and provide a solid guarantee for the healthy development of students and the safety and stability of the campus.
Impact of Ergonomics on Workers’ Performance and Health
Authors: Silva Daniel Rodrigues , Laurenço Alexandre de Jesus , Galvão Júlia Quintino , Lopes Maria Eduarda de Oliveira , Barros Yasmin de Oliveira , Araújo Crhislourraine Albani Procópio , Silva Joeliton vieira da , Calazans Maria Luiza , Silva Wanessa Soares Luiz , Gomes Eugênio Maria , Paula Jair Sebastião de
Published: October 2024

Ergonomics emerges as an essential scientific discipline, driving health, safety and increased productivity in work environments. This study aims to examine, based on the contributions of renowned authors, the application of ergonomics in Brazilian workplaces, highlighting its impact on the health and productivity of employees. The methodology adopted is a literature review from various official sources. Research has shown the relevance of physical and cognitive ergonomics in preventing musculoskeletal disorders and promoting well-being at work. It was clear that with the improvement in workers' quality of life, fatigue and stress are avoided, which improves the relationship between employees and employers, increasing productivity. The study shows the importance of applied research to strengthen ergonomic practices in organizations. The future of ergonomics is intrinsically linked to its ability to adapt and respond to new challenges, maintaining the commitment to promoting work environments that prioritize and cultivate human well-being.
Investigating the Effectiveness of Online Interactive Modules on Enhancing Mathematical Proficiency in Grade VI Students of Phuentsholing Primary School
Authors: Chhetri Raj Kumar , Penjor Sangay
Published: October 2024

This study examined the effectiveness of online interactive modules in improving mathematical proficiency among Grade VI students in Phuentsholing Primary School, focusing on the concepts of ordering fractions and rotation. The mixed-methods approach was used where 27 students participated in three-week intervention involving online learning tools. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests, surveys, and observations. The results were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 22) and it demonstrated significant improvement in students' understanding, with mean test scores increasing from 2.00 to 4.96 for ordering fractions, and from 0.63 to 4.63 for rotation. Surveys indicated a positive shift in students' perceptions towards using digital tools for learning, with increased engagement and enjoyment. Qualitative analysis was derived through thematic coding and it revealed that dynamic simulations and instant feedback were key elements in facilitating understanding. Despite overall gains, some students continued to find the rotation concept challenging, as reflected in the higher post-test score variability. The study highlighted the potential of online interactive modules to enhance mathematical learning, suggesting further exploration into differentiated support for complex topics. These findings have implications for integrating technology in educational practices in Bhutan.
Investigating the Inharmonicity of Piano Strings
Authors: Roy Eleanor
Published: October 2024

In classical physics, ideal string vibrations are modelled using the harmonic series, yet real mode frequencies deviate from the integer set of harmonics due to string stiffness, known as inharmonicity. This work investigates this phenomenon in five piano strings on a Yamaha GB1 Grand Piano. Using the audio software Audacity for spectral analysis, the inharmonicity coefficient is determined experimentally and theoretically based on string properties. These values are comparable with previous research, offering insights into tuning techniques to minimise dissonant inharmonicity. Possible innovations from inharmonicity research are explored, with suggestions such as the temperature-dependent self-tuning systems for acoustic pianos.
Cosmopolitanism and Affect in Henry James’ The Ambassadors
Authors: Buescher Fabia
Published: October 2024

This essay explores the interplay between cosmopolitanism and affect in Henry James’ The Ambassadors. It reads the novel’s protagonist, Strether, as an embodiment of the cosmopolitan flâneur and examines how he complicates and challenges this identity as conceptualised by Charles Baudelaire and Walter Benjamin. Due to his evasive cosmopolitan identity, Strether fails to maintain affective bonds with other characters. As such, The Ambassadors challenges James’ own sense of cosmopolitanism by staging various iterations of affect, most notably grief, guilt and loss, as undermining the cosmopolitanism the novel at first seems to promote. I conclude that Strether’s acute emotional responses can be read as a critique of the cosmopolitan flâneur who possesses a level of detachment that is not desirable. The novel levels a critique against cosmopolitanism’s seeming universalism. This tends to promote an abstract ideal that disregards the cosmopolite’s individual emotions and sensations – in The Ambassadors, cosmopolitanism is a fundamentally unethical way of living.
“Our American Optimism”: Race, Recognition, and Belonging in Claudia Rankine’s Don’t Let Me Be Lonely: An American Lyric
Authors: McCracken Molly
Published: October 2024

This paper explores Claudia Rankine’s representation of the feelings of racialisation in her 2004 poetry collection Don’t Let Me Be Lonely: An American Lyric. Contextualising this work within wider debates in Afropessimist philosophy, it considers how the poet’s portrayal of emotional pain, depression, and numbness exemplify a form of ‘social death’ instigated by the ubiquitous violence of antiblackness. Through close readings of select sequences, it argues that Rankine frames death as an ongoing structure of African American experience, rather than a singular event. In turn, this paper also considers how her innovative and hybrid “American Lyric” form functions to create a new grammar for Black self-expression in an ostensibly ‘post-race’ culture that obfuscates contemporary systems of racial inequality. It argues that Rankine’s collection cultivates an ethics of attention to the experiences and pain of others, offering poetry as a form of “exhausted hope” to challenge the dehumanising force of White supremacy.
“Couldst thou not watch with me?”: Queer Orientation and Unresponse in Swinburne’s ‘A Wasted Vigil’
Authors: René VJ
Published: October 2024

In his 1866 review of A.C. Swinburne’s Poems and Ballads, John Morley expresses anxieties regarding the poet’s capacity for queer reorientation – his ability to bring transgressive erotic desires within his reader’s field of vision. The following year Swinburne published ‘A Wasted Vigil’, a lyric address to a beloved incapable of “watching with” the poem’s speaker. How does Swinburne address queer reorientation and the affective community between himself and his reader in his poetry? Using a phenomenological approach, this essay brings Swinburne into dialogue with Sara Ahmed’s work on affect studies and queer theory in order to examine the way in which ‘A Wasted Vigil’ articulates compulsory heterosexuality and queer possibility.
'These Chicks are Damaged Goods': The Abject Female Body in Fielding's Bridget Jones's Diary and Warner's The Sopranos
Authors: Owczarek Julia
Published: October 2024

The female body as a disruptive force was a dominant topic in the popular culture and literature of the 1990s, as well as in debates of the postfeminist theorists of the decade. As culture began to constantly scrutinise women’s bodies and obsessively fixate on unhealthy thinness and perpetual youth, an idealistic model of the female body was conceptualised: self-contained, perfectly smooth, with no biological functions or needs (vide McRobbie 57-8). Due to the impossibility of meeting these voyeuristic standards, the uncomfortable biological reality of womanhood has been perceived as deserving of societal degradation and unyielding control. This essay will examine the nature of Kristevan's abjection of female bodies in Helen Fielding’s Bridget Jones’s Diary (1997) and Alan Warner’s The Sopranos (1999). I shall follow the thesis of Margrit Shildrick and Janet Price, which delineates the relationship between the physicality of the female body and the negative perception of women, outlined as such: ‘the body has a propensity to leak, to overflow the proper distinctions between self and other, to contaminate and engulf. Thus, women themselves are, in the conventional masculinist imagination, not simply inferior beings whose civil and social subordination is both inevitable and justified, but objects of fear and repulsion’ (3). I will argue that the female protagonists of these novels are unwilling to reject their corporeality despite its negative connotations; however, due to the all-encompassing nature of their patriarchal environments, they are unable to liberate themselves from the oppressive demarcations of female abjection.
Removing the Binary: An Exploration on the Impact Language has on Our Gender Perception
Authors: Robertson Ellie
Published: October 2024

Language, as a reflection of societal values and beliefs, wields the power to shape perceptions of gender, often perpetuating a binary understanding through grammatical gender systems. The influence of the generic masculine and masculine norm within languages with dense grammatical gender reinforces this binary, marginalizing communities and centralizing power within the masculine form. Despite these challenges, endeavours towards gender neutrality within grammatical gender languages offer hope, particularly in their potential to benefit marginalized groups like the LGBTQ+ community. However, while recent advancements demonstrate potential for gender neutrality within language, the possibility of achieving a genuine ‘gender-free’ language remains a question, especially within grammatical gender languages and beyond. In order to begin answering this question, one needs to understand the concept of ‘gendered language’ and how it has impacted our perception of gender throughout history. It is also necessary to analyse how recent linguistic adjustments impact the LGBTQ+ community and the changes in attitudes towards non-binary spaces. By comparing attitudes towards gender in grammatical gender and genderless languages, we gain insight into the intricate relationship between language and societal norms. To do that one needs to look at the contemporary languages such as English, Spanish and Swedish, which are undergoing gender-neutral adaptations within the core lexicon and grammar. In addition to indigenous languages that have historically included a form of gender neutral language. In essence, this examination of language and gender dynamics offers the conclusion that it is possible to remove gender from language, yet cannot change the impact that gendered language has already had on society’s perception of gender.
Gendering Empire: A Historiographical Exploration
Authors: Cheung Adeline
Published: October 2024

In her landmark work in feminist theory The Second Sex, Simone de Beauvoir argues how gender is a totalising, transformative social experience. In this essay, I will argue that this total construction of power and identity finds resonance the colonial project. As alluded to in Franz Fanon’s vision of decolonisation, colonialism wholly moulds and creates individuals. The link is established in using gender as a category of historical analysis for empires, where the principal analytical prism is a Foucauldian dispersion of power, in which power emanates through knowledge-fields, discourse and social relations rather than through simple, unmasked, top-down imposition. Two strands emerge: the genealogy of power and the reproduction of power. The former traces how gender has contributed to moulding, naturalising and essentialising colonial hierarchies, while the latter addresses how historical writing itself illuminates or occludes narratives, agencies and subjectivities, in turn creating new meanings. However, gender as a category of historical analysis is useful for historians of empire, contingent upon the adoption of an intersectional approach that does not posit gender as primary to other axes of oppression. Furthermore, the consciousness of its inessentiality – particularly that of the binary – is necessary to avoid perpetuating Eurocentrism and its specific demarcation of the concepts of gender and race.
Albion as a role model
Authors: Kovacs Abraham
Published: October 2024

Folklore, Ethnology, Folk Religion, Scottish history, Ferenc Baranth, Albion, Scottish music, Scottish song, Calvinism, Church of Scotland, Hungary, Anglo-Saxon, Germany, Edinburgh, education, Protestantism, humour, Dean Ramsay
“Fleeting Lives”
Authors: McGuire Dorothy
Published: October 2024

Material culture, Farming history, Ploughing, Archives, Diaries, Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, William Allison, Family history, Scottish culture, Ethnology, Folklore, Folk Life, Rural Life, Local Studies, Regional Studies
The Waterston Manuscripts
Authors: Porter James
Published: October 2024

Folklore, Ethnology, Antiquarianism, Family History, Local History, Regional Studies, Edinburgh, Scottish music, Scottish song, Archives, National Library of Scotland, George Waterston, Geoffrey Waterston, William Waterston, Scottish trade, Scottish business history, mercantile, Glasgow, radical rising, radicalism, Waterloo, William Dauney, Robert Waterston, Scots airs, psalm tunes, hymn tunes, Walter Scott
Sally the Soft Toy Seal
Authors: Gall Simon
Published: October 2024

Folklore, Ethnology, Children’s history, Oil industry, North East Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Material Culture, Local Studies, Regional Studies, History of emotions, Families, Soft toys, seals, folklife, occupational studies, offshore life.
The European Ethnological Centre
Authors: Martin Neill
Published: October 2024

Ethnology, Folklore, Scottish culture, Scottish history, material culture, fieldwork, local studies, regional studies, Dumfries and Galloway, Archives
“Are You Quite Sure They Gave You Them All?”John Edward Crombie and the Personal Papers of the Rev. Walter Gregor (1825-97)
Authors: Miller Stephen
Published: October 2024

Regional studies, Aberdeenshire, Walter Gregor, Folk Lore Society, Folk-Lore Journal, New Spalding Club, John Edward Crombie, John William Crombie, Custom, Calendar Custom, Folk tale, Proverbs, Rites of passage, Fishing, Farming, Material culture, Scottish culture, Ethnology, Folklore
Contributor's Biographies
Authors: Bold Valentina
Published: October 2024

Ethnology, Folklore, Scottish culture, Scottish history, Scotland, Narratology, Material Culture, Archaeology, Fieldwork, Diaspora, local studies, regional studies
The Impact of Decentralization on Economic Development in India
Authors: Raghunathan Aaryan
Published: October 2024

Abstract: A common occurrence in India, district splitting is said to lead to better developmental outcomes because it creates a population that is more homogenous and closer to its administrative unit. However, this relationship requires examination and to explore the effects of district splitting a difference in discontinuities approach is used with data from Washim, Karnataka, where differences-in-differences and regression discontinuities are combined to assess the change in night-light data, as it is a suitable proximity measure for economic growth, as well as the change in the number of schools per capita at the village level. It has been found that district splitting has little effect on economic growth. However, over time this trend may change because it has also been found that district splitting increases the number of schools per capita, which in the long term may lead to a more skilled and knowledgeable population that will result in economic growth.
Pipe Size Calculation for Steam Supply
Authors: Chauhan Dinesh
Published: October 2024

Pipe designers and engineers often encounter complex mathematical equations to determine the diameter required for adequate steam discharge capacity at specific flow velocities. This article aims to simplify the calculation of steam pipe sizes. The formulas and factors derived herein can be utilized for determining pipe diameters in steam applications. Ultimately, the findings provide engineers and designers with practical tools to enhance the reliability and efficiency of steam system.
RESENHA ANALÍTICA DO LIVRO – O MAL-ESTAR NA CIVILIZAÇÃO: Uma análise sob o ponto de vista de um acadêmico de psicologia
Authors: Souza Luiz Carlos Alves de , Braga Rosa Márcia Rodrigues
Published: October 2024

Em 1929, Sigmund Freud escreveu o livro O mal-estar na civilização, publicado no ano seguinte. O livro explora a relação entre o indivíduo e a sociedade, buscando compreender a origem e as implicações psicológicas da vida em sociedade. Assim, traz ao leitor um conteúdo relativo ao campo das emoções do ser humano e do funcionamento da mente humana. O texto explora o conceito de mal-estar, entendido como uma insatisfação persistente que acompanha a condição humana. Ele analisa as tensões entre as pulsões individuais e as exigências impostas pela vida em comunidade, argumentando que a civilização exige uma renúncia às pulsões instintivas e um constante equilíbrio entre frustração e prazer. O texto é dividido em oito sessões onde o autor nos propõe uma gama de indagações e respostas sobre algumas questões ligadas às nossas próprias relações, intra e interpessoais. Ao longo do artigo, Freud discute a natureza da cultura, investigando questões como a relação entre a civilização e a agressividade humana, a influência do complexo de Édipo na organização social, a religião e a inerente impossibilidade de uma vida sem sofrimento. É importante mencionar que “Mal-estar na civilização” é marcado pela perspicácia e pela linguagem característica refinada de Freud. Através de sua análise psicanalítica, ele compreenderá as complexidades da psique humana e oferecerá percepções aprofundados sobre a condição do homem na sociedade moderna. Com sua inegável importância no campo da psicologia e da sociologia, o artigo de Freud é uma leitura imprescindível para aqueles interessados em explorar as teorias freudianas sobre a natureza humana e a sociedade. “Mal-estar na civilização” continua sendo um marco para o entendimento da psicodinâmica e das contradições inerentes à experiência de viver em sociedade. Para tanto, o objetivo dessa pesquisa foi elaborar uma Resenha Analítica do Livro – O Mal-Estar Na Civilização apresentando uma análise sob o ponto de vista de um acadêmico de psicologia.
Plan-altitude parameterization of relief types for dangerous gravitational processes diagnostics
Authors: Borisova T.A. , Beshentsev A.N. , Petrov S.A.
Published: October 2024

The authors present the results of a comprehensive geomorphological analysis of the mountain relief types in the middle part of the Verkhnyaya Angara basin (lake Baikal region) for geoinformation diagnostics of dangerous gravitational processes. The relevance of the study is due to the increasing importance of the Baikal-Amur Mainline; the novelty lies in the fact that a high-precision plane-and-height assessment of the Baikal basin northern part’s hard-to-reach areas. The physical and geographical characteristics of the studied territory are given, tectonic and geological features of the relief formation are indicated. For the metric assessment and subsequent mapping of the terrain in the Arc GIS software environment, a digital model of the studied territory and raster coverings of morphometric parameters of slope and exposure were created based on isolines and elevation marks of the topographic base scale 1:100000. In the process of analyzing the model and geomorphological decoding of the arch-block mountains, the planned-altitude metric parameters of relief types with their characteristic forms and elements, morphometric properties with determining factors of formation and development of gravitational processes were established. High-mountain erosion-exaration-, denudation-erosion-; medium-mountain erosion-denudation-, denudation-erosion- and low-mountain denudation relief types are distinguished. For geomorphometric analysis and diagnostics of slopes, reference polygons characterizing the types of arch-block mountains relief, possessing certain geophysical properties and features were selected. To visualize each polygon, slope mapping-and-exposure was performed, as well as a satellite image was presented. As a result of the conducted research, a typical set of dangerous gravitational processes was identified for each type of relief, as well as their possible intensity, which can create risks of economic activity in mountainous areas. The results of the study can be used in design work for the modernization of the Baikal-Amur Mainline and the development of new mineral deposit
Substantiating the contents, structure and software implementation of the territorial formations geospatial knowledge base
Authors: Yankelevich S.S. , Kukharenko E.L.
Published: October 2024

The article deals with substantiating the contents, structure and software implementation of the geospatial knowledge base. The importance and relevance of forming its infrastructure and the corresponding informational base on the territory in modern geoinformatics and cartography are noted. The requirements for the contents, formal and logical representation of the mentioned base, its structure and connections of the elements at the logical level are given. The authors consider the software implementation of the processes of searching and issuing geospatial knowledge in a visualized form at the request of untrained users in the field of geoinformatics and cartography. The requisitions and information on the special original software, which allows observing the contents of the geospatial knowledge base, are shown. The effectiveness of visualizing the geospatial knowledge base through interactive configuration of software elements is substantiated, based on the metadata principle proposed by the authors, two formalisms and an algorithm for creating corresponding services for geospatial knowledge and other related data. These formalisms of the client’s parameters and server software applications are described, a variant of the geospatial knowledge base structure is given, and the requirements for the necessary software for the effective solution of the task are formulated. The authors` solution is considered in the form of a complex of multicomponent software, used at working with geodata and creating their own interactive maps by poorly trained non-professional users
ASSOCIATING POLYMERS AND NANOPARTICLES FOR WETTABILITY MODIFYING AGENTS’ PRODUCTION: A REVIEW
Authors: Riente Vaz Maria Eduarda , F. Oliveira Priscila , M. Palermo Luiz Carlos , Elias Mansur Claudia Regina
Published: October 2024

A crescente demanda por petróleo, impulsionada pelo aumento populacional, tem gerado um interesse crescente na área de pesquisa promovida pelo setor industrial, que busca métodos de recuperação avançada mais eficientes. Nesse cenário, os métodos químicos se destacam devido ao seu custo-benefício e à variedade de opções disponíveis. Entre essas opções, destaca-se a aplicação de agentes que podem restaurar a molhabilidade à água das rochas de reservatório, especialmente em campos maduros, com o objetivo de aumentar o fator de recuperação de óleo a longo prazo. Entre os agentes químicos utilizados, os polímeros são notáveis por sua eficácia na melhoria da eficiência de varrido, embora a aplicação desses compostos como modificadores de molhabilidade ainda seja limitada. O sinergismo entre polímeros e nanopartículas para essa finalidade tem mostrado resultados promissores e constitui o foco desta revisão.
La ubicación del dominio fiduciario en el Código Civil y Comercial y la necesidad de su reubicación dentro de libro IV correspondiente a los derechos reales  La incidencia del Derecho Romano en el Derecho Real de dominio en el Régimen Jurídico Argentino
Authors: Marmissolle Guarisco Ronald Alfredo
Published: October 2024

La finalidad del presente es apreciar la vigencia de la esencia de la propiedad romana en la actualidad, más allá de los cambios propios del devenir del derecho, los que a nuestro entender no afectan la naturaleza de la figura original, para finalizar una propuesta de modificación respecto de la ubicación de una variante del dominio: el dominio fiduciario. El que según opinión que compartimos, no debe incluirse en la sección de los contratos, sino en el sector atinente a los derechos reales.
Comechingones, aborígenes de Córdoba. Ocupación de tierras. Vínculo con el Derecho Romano. Legislación Argentina
Authors: Bazán María Elena , Juárez Norma Alicia , Peralta Soledad Andrea , Magnago Julián Ezequiel
Published: October 2024

La visión de Dios Padre creador destinó vida en nuestro planeta y colocó en él las diversas especies de la naturaleza y dentro de la última categoría, al ser humano, su obra predilecta, a quien permitió dispersarse por todos los ámbitos de esta gran casa, dándole en abundancia la alimentación y el refugio.
Hacia el sur del continente americano, Argentina, en la provincia de Córdoba, tierra exquisita, variada, surcada de diversos ríos y vertientes, se establecieron sus primitivos habitantes, llamados Comechingones.
Esta comunidad indígena superó el nomadismo y pasó a la necesidad de un asentamiento permanente y los terrenos ocupados fueron la aprehensión de la tierra y el aprovechamiento de las mismas para una buena organización social, dando origen a la idea de propiedad, en este punto haremos una correlación con la institución de la ocupación de la tierra en el derecho romano.
Establecieron disposiciones en la Constitución Nacional, Código Civil y Comercial de la Nación y Leyes Complementarias, que intentan solucionar el problema de tierras a estos ciudadanos argentinos de esta nación, llamada el crisol de razas.
Effect of water hardness and surfactant on the particle coverage and distribution of plant protection products granules
Authors:   Agricultural University of Plovdiv, Ganchev Donyo
Published: October 2024

The paper presents a study done to determine how particles of different plant protection products (fungicides) are distributed onto treated surfaces when their solutions are prepared with water of different hardness and addition of surfactant. A total of fifteen plant protection products were studied, all in the same concentration of 0.3% with four type of solutions: only distilled water, distilled water plus a wetting agent – the organosilicone surfactant – Silwet L-77, very hard tap water (hardness = 196.9 ррm СаСО3, 11 °dH) and very hard tap water plus wetting agent. The observations and images were made via light microscope with magnification 200X and 3MP digital camera. The images were analyzed for a percent distribution, and spreading of particles by ImageJ software. The results showed that the distribution, and coverage of particles onto treated surfaces can be different even at application of similar plant protection products. The variations in the properties were observed when the solutions were made with waters with different hardness and a wetting agent was added to the solutions. Contrary to the common perception that hard water can reduce the effectiveness of pesticides towards pests, according to the distribution and coverage of particles onto treated surfaces, in some cases hard water can even enhance these properties of the pesticide solutions. Keywords: plant protection products, distribution, coverage, wetting agent, water hardness
Biological efficacy of selected insecticides for the control of the green apple aphid Aphis pomi (de Geer, 1773) on apple in Bulgaria
Authors:   Agricultural University of Plovdiv, Vasilev Pavlin
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to evaluate the biological efficacy of chemical insecticides, from different chemical classes, recommended for the control of the apple aphid Aphis pomi in apple orchards in Bulgaria. The experiment was carried out in 2023 in the experimental field of Agricultural University-Plovdiv. The insecticides tested were spirotetramat (Movento 100 SC), flonikamid (Teppeki) and acetamiprid (Mospilan 20 SG). The insecticides were applied at the concentrations recommended for the control of this and other pests. All the tested chemical insecticides showed very high biological efficacy, therefore they can be recommended as suitable for efficient control of Aphis pomi on apple. Keywords: Chemical insecticides, Movento, Teppeki, Mospilan, Aphis pomi, Аpple, Bulgaria
Comparative study of five scab resistant apple cultivars
Authors:   Agricultural University of Plovdiv, Tabakov Sava , Yordanov Anton ,   Agricultural University-Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Published: October 2024

Vegetative and reproductive characteristics of five resistant apple cultivars budded on ‘М9-Т337’ rootstock were compared in the intensive orchard, planted at the density of 2380 trees per hectare (3.5 × 1.2 m) in the period 2017-2023. Trees were formed as tall spindle, under an insecticidal net against hail. Trees were grown under drip irrigation and sod-mulch system was applied. The cultivars FUJIONpbr and ENTERPRISE demonstrate greater trunk-cross section area, higher trees and greater crown volume to the tested cultivars. The smallest trees were noted in Cultivar GEMINI*. The lowest yield per unit area was obtained on cultivar FUJIONpbr. There was no significant difference among other cultivars. Despite of generally good characteristics the cultivar GEMINI* has relatively small fruits. Keywords: apple, vigor, productivity, fruit weight, yield
Reproductive tract morphometry of Hyla rabbits fed diet containing graded levels of watermelon rind and wheat offal as absorbent
Authors:   Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Abiola Popoola Moshood ,   National Dairy Research Institute, Haryana, Karnal, India, Oluwasesan Olosunde Abiodun ,   Bioresources Development Center, Ogbomoso, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria, Faniyi Tolulope O. ,   Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, Nigeria, Soyelu O. T. ,   Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, Nigeria, Moshood Raji Ademola ,   Federal College of Land Resources Technology, Kuru-Jos, Nigeria, Adenike Olaniyi Taiwo ,   Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Omoshalewa Awopetu-Adetoro Benedicta ,   Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Victoria Awoyomi Omolola ,   Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Kehinde Mathew Blessing ,   Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Published: October 2024

The evaluation of breeding and fertility potential of animals demands understanding of basic morphometric characteristics of their reproductive organs which, among other factors, may be affected by nutrition. This study was conducted to assess the effects of feeding graded levels of watermelon rind and wheat offal as absorbent on morphometric characteristics of the reproductive organs of Hyla rabbits. Forty-five Hyla rabbits of both sexes (15 bucks and 30 does) with nine animals per treatment (3 bucks and 6 does in each treatment) in a completely randomized design were randomly assigned to the dietary treatment containing 0 %, 10 %, 20 %, 30 %, and 40 % of watermelon rind and wheat offal. The data collected included weight and length of the reproductive tract of the rabbits. The morphometric characteristics of reproductive tract of the rabbits were not significantly affected by the dietary treatment, however, there were significant effect (p > 0.05) of the dietary treatment on the weight of the left oviduct, paired oviduct, and the paired ovary of the rabbits. The experimental diets significantly affected (p < 0.05) penis length and width, the right spermatic cord and the length of the right scrotal. The diets had no significant effect (p<0.05) on the weight of reproductive tracts of buck except on the paired spermatic cord. The experimental diets can be a good alternative for the highly competitive and costly grains in the diet of Hyla rabbits without any adverse effect on the growth of reproductive organs and consequently on the fertility and other activities related to reproduction of Hyla rabbits. Keywords: morphology, rabbits, reproduction, watermelon rind, wheat offal
Fractional programming for Stackelberg game under type-2 fuzzy environment
Authors: Maiti Sumit , Roy Sankar , Saha Chinmay , Das Gora
Published: October 2024

This study intends to present a Stackelberg game model for design of the
fractional type-2 fuzzy programming. In achieving this aspiration, we
develop a probabilistic fuzzy multi-objective fractional linear programming
where the entire parameters are of type-2 fuzzy numbers apart from the
right-hand side of the constraints are follow Weibull distribution. In the
projected approach, the membership function allied with each objective
function is generated by using the first-order Taylor series approximation
and converted into a single objective function by assuming the weights of
the objective functions are equal. Type conversion is made in two ways by
existing methods, and using stochastic programming, the probabilistic
constraints are transformed into a deterministic form. The accessible model
incorporates the non-linear programming viewpoint of the decision-maker and
is solved with the help of intuitionistic fuzzy programming (IFS). A
comparison study on the optimum results by genetic algorithm (GA) and
particle swarm optimization (PSO) with the LINGO 15.0 iterative scheme is
offered to resolve the created bi-level programming problem (BLPP) in the
course of the Stackelberg game. To make obvious the feasibility of the
projected representation and solution methodology, realistic data are
measured and results are presented through several discussions.
4. Ulcer Assessment and Classification
Authors: Lavery Lawrence A. , Coye Tyler L. , Suludere Mehmet A.
Published: October 2024

Introduction Standardized Assessment Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy Biomechanics and Range of Motion Peripheral Arterial Disease Location, Size, and Depth Infection Classification of Diabetic Foot Ulceration Summary References
10. Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot
Authors: Azadgoli Beina , Shin Laura , Patel Ketan
Published: October 2024

Preparing Chronic Wounds for Reconstructive Surgery Soft Tissue Coverage Options Special considerations References
Foreword
Authors: Armstrong David G. , Lavery Lawrence A.
Published: October 2024

“The era of coma has given way to the era of complications.” —Elliot P. Joslin This quote, made in the first half of the last century by the late Professor Joslin, is as fitting today as it was 70 years ago. Our patients no longer die from acute conditions stemming from hyperglycemia. Rather, the chronic complications of the disease predominate. Chief among these complications is pathology related to the diabetic foot, which is the most common reason for hospital admission in people with diabetes. Only a generation ago, most clinicians considered it a fait accompli that once a person with diabetes developed lower-extremity complications, the end result would be an amputation, reamputation, and premature death. Over the past generation, care of the diabetic foot has matured from its previous state of nihilism into what is now a bona fide area of subspecialty and hope. It is now widely accepted that many lower-extremity complications of diabetes are preventable.
Consensus Considerations and Good Practice Points for use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems in Hospital Settings
Authors: L. V. Shaw Julie , R. Bannuru Raveendhara , El Sayed Nuha , Freckmann Guido , K. Füzéry Anna , W.S. Fung Angela , Gilbert Jeremy , Huang Yun , Korpi-Steiner Nichole , Logan Samantha , Longo Rebecca , MacKay Dylan , Maks Lisa , Pleus Stefan , Rogers Kendall , Seley Jane , Taxin Zachary , Thompson-Hutchison Fiona , V. Tolan Nicole , K. Tran Nam , A. Venner Allison
Published: October 2024

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems provide frequent glucose measurements in interstitial fluid and have been used widely in ambulatory settings for diabetes management. During the COVID-19 pandemic, regulators in the United States and Canada temporarily allowed for CGM systems to be used in hospitals with the aim of reducing healthcare professional COVID-19 exposure and limiting use of personal protective equipment. As such, studies on hospital CGM system use have been possible. With improved sensor accuracy, there is increased interest in CGM usage for diabetes management in hospitals. Laboratorians and healthcare professionals must determine how to integrate CGM usage into practice. This consensus guidance document aims to provide an update on the application of CGM systems in hospital, with insights and opinions from laboratory medicine, endocrinology, and nursing.
HBIM MODELLING PROCESS FROM 3D POINT CLOUDS BY APPLYING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ALGORITHMS IN CULTURAL HERITAGE
Authors: Şentürk Hilal Sıla , Şimşek Cemile Feyzan
Published: October 2024

In the context of Cultural Heritage (CH), the widespread adoption of 3D point cloud technology, coupled with Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms, plays a pivotal role. These technologies facilitate the creation of as-built models by integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) strategies, enhancing collaboration within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector. Leveraging computer vision, robotics, and remote sensing, 3D points clouds provide rich data. However, manual segmentation and classification are labor-intensive and error prone. Consequently, researchers increasingly turn to machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques for automating these tasks. The transition from manual reconstruction to automated procedures is crucial. Despite progress, gaps remain, particularly in incorporating 3D point cloud segmentation into Historical Building Information Modelling (HBIM). The lack of conclusive evidence regarding automated derivation of parametric attributes from segmentation outcomes underscores the need for further exploration. Addressing this gap is essential for cultural asset documentation, conservation, and upkeep. By automating the segmentation and classification of 3D point clouds, efficient communication via a shared database becomes feasible. The article aims to review studies on semantically parsing and classifying 3D point clouds using AI algorithms, particularly within complex cultural heritage geometries, shedding light on potential benefits and barriers.