bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BIM-Based Assessment of the Environmental Effects of Various End-of-Life Scenarios for Buildings
Authors: Wang Shuqiang , Wu Qingqing , Yu Jinping
Published: April 2024

Accurately and rationally quantifying the environmental impact of construction and demolition waste (CDW) management is paramount, especially the environmental impact of different waste disposals, and more effective policies should be implemented to manage CDW. However, previous research on CDW disposal has typically ignored the potential for energy recovery and focused on a single environmental impact category. Therefore, this study aims to develop a conceptual framework to assess the environmental impacts under different CDW management scenarios (including reuse, recycling, energy recovery, and landfill), quantifying the global warming potential and resource consumption impacts under different scenarios. This framework incorporates Building Information Modeling to accurately collect data for feedback to the Life Cycle Assessment. The results indicate that Scenario 3, which considers the circular economy strategy, efficiently reuses metals, plastics, glass, and wood, generates recycled aggregate from concrete and cement, recycles bricks and tiles, and uses the remaining waste for energy recovery. This CDW management scenario, which prioritizes reuse and recycling, is the most effective in mitigating carbon emissions, resulting in a reduction of 6.641 × 105 kg CO2 eq. Moreover, it significantly conserves resources and prevents the energy consumption of 4.601 × 107 MJ. Among them, metal reuse saves 42.35% of resources, and plastic reuse saves 31.19% of resources. In addition, increasing the reuse rate and recovery rate can directly avoid carbon emissions and cumulative exergy consumption, effectively alleviating environmental issues. This study can provide new ideas for the treatment of CDW, which can provide a basis for the relevant government departments to formulate CDW management policies.
Ecological Safety Assessment and Convergence of Resource-Based Cities in the Yellow River Basin
Authors: Liu Changju , Zhai Xiaowei , Ai Keyu
Published: April 2024

Promoting the sustainable development of resource-based cities is of great significance for the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin. In order to solve the dilemma of the sustainable development of resource-based cities in the Yellow River Basin, this paper constructs an ecological security evaluation system. It calculates the ecological security level of 30 resource-based cities in the Yellow River Basin from 2006 to 2020 using the TOPSIS model and carries out a classification convergence analysis. The DID empirical test of ecological security factors by sustainable development planning policies is used to distinguish the development characteristics of different resource-based cities. The results show that (1) the ecological security level of resource cities in the Yellow River Basin is generally well developed, and there are differences between different types of resource cities; (2) the resource cities in the Yellow River Basin mainly rely on industrial transformation to improve the ecological security level; and (3) the local governments pay limited attention to environmental protection.
The Potential for Reducing Food Waste through Shelf-Life Extension: Actionable Insights from Data Digitization
Authors: Reyes Vondel , Cahill Emma , Mis Solval Kevin E.
Published: April 2024

Digital, practical, user-friendly tools generate actionable insights for the food industry to develop effective food waste reduction strategies. This study aimed to develop a methodology behind a digital food waste estimator that may be used to calculate the potential food waste reduction and the environmental and nutritional reach impact by extending the shelf life of foods. The methodology for this tool incorporates a straightforward algorithm and robust data sources. Additionally, two case studies were analyzed and discussed to demonstrate the tool’s application and effectiveness. The results from the food waste estimator revealed that by increasing the shelf life of poultry meat by 40%, waste could be reduced by 6–7%, CO2 emission by 457–567 kg, and water usage by 656,571–814,149 L/1000 kg of product. Meanwhile, by increasing the shelf life of bread by 20%, waste can be reduced by 5–6%, CO2 emission by 155–192 kg, and water usage by 248,000–307,520 L/1000 kg of product. This study demonstrated that the fundamental mathematical approach to and assumptions behind the food waste estimator can be effectively used to determine the potential for food waste reduction and environmental impact by extending a product’s shelf life. Extending the shelf life of food may reduce environmental impact and food waste.
A Sustainable Development Study on Innovation Factor Allocation Efficiency and Spatial Correlation Based on Regions along the Belt and Road in China
Authors: Liu Panpan , Han Guanghui , Yang Haichao , Li Xiaobo
Published: April 2024

The level of development of the innovation factor plays a crucial role in supporting the high-quality sustainable development of China’s economy. In order to advance the sustainable development of regional innovation factor allocation efficiency along the Belt and Road this study introduces the super-efficient slacks-based measure (SBM)-data envelopment analysis (DEA)-Malmquist model for static and dynamic analyses of innovation factor allocation efficiency in 17 provinces along the Belt and Road from 2012 to 2021. This study used the Moran index model to analyze spatial correlation. The results show the following: (1) The overall innovation factor allocation efficiency along the Belt and Road is not high, and there are obvious differences among different regions. The eastern region’s efficiency is the highest compared to other regions. (2) According to the efficiency decomposition results, pure technical efficiency (PTE) is the main reason for the low innovation factor allocation efficiency. (3) Through the Malmquist index and decomposition index, it was found that pure technical efficiency (PECH) and scale efficiency (SECH) are key factors in improving technical efficiency (TECH). (4) The analysis of spatial correlation revealed a strong spatial agglomeration feature among the provinces along the Belt and Road. Innovation factor allocation efficiency is mainly manifested in the third quadrant. Finally, drawing on the results of the analysis, suggestions and policies are put forward to improve innovation factor allocation efficiency in the regions along the Belt and Road. This study is of great significance for promoting the sustainable development of the regional innovation level along the Belt and Road in China.
The Côte d’Argent, France: Quantification of Plastic Pollution in Beach Sediments
Authors: Bornstein Daniela , Steinhaus Johannes
Published: April 2024

Pollution with anthropogenic waste, particularly persistent plastic, has now reached every remote corner of the world. The French Atlantic coast, given its extensive coastline, is particularly affected. To gain an overview of current plastic pollution, this study examined a stretch of 250 km along the Silver Coast of France. Sampling was conducted at a total of 14 beach sections, each with five sampling sites in a transect. At each collection site, a square of 0.25 m2 was marked. The top 5 cm of beach sediment was collected and sieved on-site using an analysis sieve (mesh size 1 mm), resulting in a total of approximately 0.8 m3 of sediment, corresponding to a total weight of 1300 kg of examined beach sediment. A total of 1972 plastic particles were extracted and analysed using infrared spectroscopy, corresponding to 1.5 particles kg−1 of beach sediment. Pellets (885 particles), polyethylene as the polymer type (1349 particles), and particles in the size range of microplastics (943 particles) were most frequently found. The significant pollution by pellets suggests that the spread of plastic waste is not primarily attributable to tourism (in February/March 2023). The substantial accumulation of meso- and macro-waste (with 863 and 166 particles) also indicates that research focusing on microplastics should be expanded to include these size categories, as microplastics can develop from them over time.
Extraction of Water Bodies from High-Resolution Aerial and Satellite Images Using Visual Foundation Models
Authors: Ozdemir Samed , Akbulut Zeynep , Karsli Fevzi , Kavzoglu Taskin
Published: April 2024

Water, indispensable for life and central to ecosystems, human activities, and climate dynamics, requires rapid and accurate monitoring. This is vital for sustaining ecosystems, enhancing human welfare, and effectively managing land, water, and biodiversity on both the local and global level. In the rapidly evolving domain of remote sensing and deep learning, this study focuses on water body extraction and classification through the use of recent deep learning models of visual foundation models (VFMs). Specifically, the Segment Anything Model (SAM) and Contrastive Language-Image Pre-training (CLIP) models have shown promise in semantic segmentation, dataset creation, change detection, and instance segmentation tasks. A novel two-step approach involving segmenting images via the Automatic Mask Generator method of the SAM and the zero-shot classification of segments using CLIP is proposed, and its effectiveness is tested on water body extraction problems. The proposed methodology was applied to both remote sensing imagery acquired from LANDSAT 8 OLI and very high-resolution aerial imagery. Results revealed that the proposed methodology accurately delineated water bodies across complex environmental conditions, achieving a mean intersection over union (IoU) of 94.41% and an F1 score of 96.97% for satellite imagery. Similarly, for the aerial imagery dataset, the proposed methodology achieved a mean IoU of 90.83% and an F1 score exceeding 94.56%. The high accuracy achieved in selecting segments predominantly classified as water highlights the effectiveness of the proposed model in intricate environmental image analysis.
Comment on Choi, M.G. Computing the Closest Approach Distance of Two Ellipsoids. Symmetry 2020, 12, 1302
Authors: Zheng Xiaoyu , Palffy-Muhoray Peter
Published: April 2024

In this Comment, we point out that statements made in the paper ‘Computing the Closest Approach Distance of Two Ellipsoids’ by Min Gyu Choi are incorrect and misleading. We provide the needed corrections and suggest an explanation for the observations which gave rise to the incorrect claims.
Sequencing and Analysis of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus Whole Genomes Reveals a New Viral Subgroup in West and Central Africa
Authors: Haga Ismar R. , Shih Barbara B. , Tore Gessica , Polo Noemi , Ribeca Paolo , Gombo-Ochir Delgerzul , Shura Gansukh , Tserenchimed Tsagaan , Enkhbold Bazarragchaa , Purevtseren Dulam , Ulziibat Gerelmaa , Damdinjav Batchuluun , Yimer Lama , Bari Fufa D. , Gizaw Daniel , Adedeji Adeyinka Jeremy , Atai Rebecca Bitiyong , Adole Jolly Amoche , Dogonyaro Banenat Bajehson , Kumarawadu Pradeep Lakpriya , Batten Carrie , Corla Amanda , Freimanis Graham L. , Tennakoon Chandana , Law Andy , Lycett Samantha , Downing Tim , Beard Philippa M.
Published: April 2024

Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) is a member of the capripoxvirus (CPPV) genus of the Poxviridae family. LSDV is a rapidly emerging, high-consequence pathogen of cattle, recently spreading from Africa and the Middle East into Europe and Asia. We have sequenced the whole genome of historical LSDV isolates from the Pirbright Institute virus archive, and field isolates from recent disease outbreaks in Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Nigeria and Ethiopia. These genome sequences were compared to published genomes and classified into different subgroups. Two subgroups contained vaccine or vaccine-like samples (“Neethling-like” clade 1.1 and “Kenya-like” subgroup, clade 1.2.2). One subgroup was associated with outbreaks of LSD in the Middle East/Europe (clade 1.2.1) and a previously unreported subgroup originated from cases of LSD in west and central Africa (clade 1.2.3). Isolates were also identified that contained a mix of genes from both wildtype and vaccine samples (vaccine-like recombinants, grouped in clade 2). Whole genome sequencing and analysis of LSDV strains isolated from different regions of Africa, Europe and Asia have provided new knowledge of the drivers of LSDV emergence, and will inform future disease control strategies.
Mixed Infections Unravel Novel HCV Inter-Genotypic Recombinant Forms within the Conserved IRES Region
Authors: Echeverría Natalia , Gámbaro Fabiana , Beaucourt Stéphanie , Soñora Martín , Hernández Nelia , Cristina Juan , Moratorio Gonzalo , Moreno Pilar
Published: April 2024

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains a significant global health challenge, affecting millions of people worldwide, with chronic infection a persistent threat. Despite the advent of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), challenges in diagnosis and treatment remain, compounded by the lack of an effective vaccine. The HCV genome, characterized by high genetic variability, consists of eight distinct genotypes and over ninety subtypes, underscoring the complex dynamics of the virus within infected individuals. This study delves into the intriguing realm of HCV genetic diversity, specifically exploring the phenomenon of mixed infections and the subsequent detection of recombinant forms within the conserved internal ribosome entry site (IRES) region. Previous studies have identified recombination as a rare event in HCV. However, our findings challenge this notion by providing the first evidence of 1a/3a (and vice versa) inter-genotypic recombination within the conserved IRES region. Utilizing advanced sequencing methods, such as deep sequencing and molecular cloning, our study reveals mixed infections involving genotypes 1a and 3a. This comprehensive approach not only confirmed the presence of mixed infections, but also identified the existence of recombinant forms not previously seen in the IRES region. The recombinant sequences, although present as low-frequency variants, open new avenues for understanding HCV evolution and adaptation.
A Feature Selection Method Based on Relief Feature Ranking with Recursive Feature Elimination for the Inversion of Urban River Water Quality Parameters Using Multispectral Imagery from an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Authors: Zheng Zijia , Jiang Yizhu , Zhang Qiutong , Zhong Yanling , Wang Lizheng
Published: April 2024

The timely monitoring of urban water bodies using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-mounted remote sensing technology is crucial for urban water resource protection and management. Addressing the limitations of the use of satellite data in inferring the water quality parameters of small-scale water bodies due to their spatial resolution constraints and limited input features, this study focuses on the Zao River in Xi’an City. Leveraging UAV multispectral imagery, a feature selection method based on Relief Feature Ranking with Recursive Feature Elimination (Relief F-RFE) is proposed to determine the quality parameters of the typical urban pollution in water (dissolved oxygen (DO), total nitrogen (TN), turbidity, and chemical oxygen demand (COD). By constructing a potential feature set and utilizing optimal feature combinations, inversion models are developed for the four water quality parameters using three machine learning (ML) algorithms (Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Regression (SVR), Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LightGBM). The inversion accuracies of the different models are compared, and the spatial distribution of the four water quality parameters is analyzed. The results show that the models constructed based on UAV-based multispectral remote sensing imagery perform well in inferring the water quality parameters of the Zao River. The SVR algorithm, based on Relief F-RFE feature selection, achieves a higher accuracy, with RMSE values of 7.19 mg/L, 1.14 mg/L, 3.15 NTU, and 4.28 mg/L, respectively. The methods and conclusions of this study serve as a reference for research on the inversion of water quality parameters in urban rivers.
Application of Modern Approaches to Species Delimitation in Freshwater Erpobdellidae (Hirudinea: Arhynchobdellida) with a New Interpretation of Their Genera
Authors: Kaygorodova Irina
Published: April 2024

The traditional taxonomy of freshwater invertebrates is a labor-intensive process requiring extensive knowledge and experience. In addition, this science is largely subjective, which makes its digitalization difficult. However, accurate species attribution is becoming increasingly important for environmental surveys and conservation efforts. In the 21st century, molecular biology methods have proven to be a successful tool for objectively determining biodiversity. Achieving objectivity in identifying the taxa of non-parasitic leeches of the family Erpobdellidae was the main goal of this study. To this end, various bioinformatic approaches to DNA sequence analysis have been tested. As a result, the phylogenetic diversity amounted to 47 species versus 29 morphospecies defined traditionally. The use of molecular species delimitation methods made it possible to identify seven complexes of morphologically hidden (cryptic) species and some morphological misidentifications, as well as to discover a new species from Eastern Siberia (Erpobdella sibirica) with a unique molecular diagnosis (DNA barcode). A pioneering attempt to apply the same approach to higher taxa showed that Erpobdellidae probably consists of seven genera, including the unambiguous elimination of the genus Motobdella. Obtaining quantitative and, therefore, objective data is an advantage of the molecular approach, which has proven to be effective in recognizing species and genera, at least in leeches.
Evaluation of the Offsets of Artificial Recharge on the Extra Run-Off Induced by Urbanization and Extreme Storms Based on an Enhanced Semi-Distributed Hydrologic Model with an Infiltration Basin Module
Authors: Han Qiang , Qi Tiansong , Khanaum Mosammat Mustari
Published: April 2024

Urbanization and climate change exacerbate groundwater overexploitation and urban flooding. The infiltration basin plays a significant role in protecting groundwater resources because it is a prevalent technology of managed aquifer recharge. It could also be utilized as a retention pond to mitigate city waterlogging. The goal of this study was to explore the offsets of artificial recharge on the extra runoff induced by urbanization and extreme storms via infiltration basins. To achieve this objective, a lumped infiltration basin module was developed and integrated into a semi-distributed hydrologic model. Then, the enhanced model was applied to an agriculture watershed with urban areas. Finally, the functionalities of the infiltration basins were evaluated under the scenarios of the predicted urbanization and extreme storms. The results demonstrated the capability of the infiltration basins to influence both artificial recharge and flood mitigation. To mitigate floods, especially peak flows, larger areas are needed for infiltration basins than for artificial recharge purposes only. Based on different demands, the intermittent regulation of infiltration basins according to different hydrologic periods is recommended. The offsets of artificial recharge on the extra surface runoff provide insight into the comprehensive preservation and management of surface water resources and groundwater resources.
Exploring Plastic Mulching as a Strategy for Mitigating Drought Stress and Boosting Maize Yield in the Ecuadorian Andes
Authors: Zambrano José Luis , Cartagena Yamil , Sangoquiza Carlos , Pincay Ana , Parra Anibal Rafael , Maiguashca Javier , Rivadeneira José Luis , Subía Cristian , Park Chang Hwan
Published: April 2024

Global food security faces a substantial risk stemming from water scarcity, particularly in regions heavily dependent on rainfall for agricultural purposes. In the Andean region, which is grappling with water scarcity, innovative and sustainable approaches are imperative for securing food sources. Plastic mulching has emerged as a potential solution to address water scarcity challenges by conserving soil moisture and optimizing growing conditions. A two-year field experiment was conducted that evaluated the efficacy of plastic mulching in preserving soil water content and reducing drought stress for maize. Two maize cultivars were grown with plastic mulching and conventional practices using a randomized completed block design with three replicates. The results demonstrated that employing plastic mulch led to a rise in the soil water content, particularly within the initial 30 cm of depth, resulting in variances of up to 4.71% humidity between the 20 and 30 cm depths. For the 2019 and 2020 evaluation years, plastic mulching elevated the volumetric water content in the first 30 cm of the soil by 8.39% and 14.18%, respectively. Additionally, it elevated the soil temperature by 1.26 °C and reduced the maize flowering time. Plastic mulching substantially enhanced the fresh corn yield, reaching a 162% increase compared to conventional plots. These findings underscore the potential benefits of plastic mulching in conserving the soil water content, alleviating drought and cold stress for crops in the Andean region.
Detecting Shoreline Changes on the Beaches of Hainan Island (China) for the Period 2013–2023 Using Multi-Source Data
Authors: Yuan Rui , Xu Ruiyang , Zhang Hezhenjia , Hua Yutao , Zhang Hongsheng , Zhong Xiaojing , Chen Shenliang
Published: April 2024

This study presents an in-depth analysis of the dynamic beach landscapes of Hainan Island, which is located at the southernmost tip of China. Home to over a hundred natural and predominantly sandy beaches, Hainan Island confronts significant challenges posed by frequent marine natural disasters and human activities. Addressing the urgent need for long-term studies of beach dynamics, this research involved the use of CoastSat to extract and analyze shoreline data from 20 representative beaches and calculate the slopes of 119 sandy beaches around the island for the period from 2013 to 2023. The objective was to delineate the patterns of beach evolution that contribute to the prevention of sediment loss, the mitigation of coastal hazards, and the promotion of sustainable coastal zone management. By employing multi-source remote sensing imagery and the CoastSat tool, this investigation validated slope measurements across selected beaches, demonstrating consistency between the calculated and actual distances despite minor anomalies. The effective use of the finite element solution (FES) in the 2014 global tidal model for tidal corrections further aligned the coastlines with the mean shoreline, underscoring CoastSat’s utility in enabling precise coastal studies. The analysis revealed significant seasonal variations in shoreline positions, with approximately half of the monitored sites showing a seaward progression in summer and a retreat in winter, which were linked to variations in wave height. The southern beaches exhibited distinct seasonal variations, which contrasted with the general trend due to differing wave impacts. The western and southern shores showed erosion, while the northern and eastern shores displayed accretion. The calculated slopes across the island indicated that the southern beaches had steeper slopes, while the northern areas exhibited more pronounced slope variations due to wave and tidal impacts. These findings highlight the critical role of integrated coastal management and erosion control strategies in safeguarding Hainan Island’s beaches. By understanding the mechanisms driving seasonal and regional shoreline changes, effective measures can be developed to mitigate the impacts of erosion and enhance the resilience of coastal ecosystems amidst changing environmental conditions. This research provides a foundational basis for future efforts aimed at the sustainable development and utilization of coastal resources on Hainan Island.
MUDANÇAS CLIMÁTICAS, MICROBIOTA E SEMENTES
Authors: Ferreira Thiago Costa
Published: April 2024

As mudanças climáticas tem sido relacionadas com perdas de ordem produtiva em cultivos agrícolas. Este processo tem sido intensificado pela ação humana em relação a trasnformação de diferentes compostos, inclusive aqueles a base de Carbono, e sua emissão para a atmosféra. Logicamente, a possibilidade de uma mudança ecológica tem base também na forma que este ambiente interage em suas propriedades com seus fatores bióticos e abióticos. Neste sentido, o papel deste manuscrito foi sintetizar informações que relacionam as mudanças climáticas, a microbiota e as sementes. Como resultados desta pesquisa poderam ser reunidas informações sobre os pontos a seguir: 1) existe uma interação natual entre as sementes e os microrganismos que sobrevivem nelas e no seu entorno, que permitiram a seleção natural e a coevolução entre estes grupos de seres vivos; 2) a possibilidade de mudanças ecológicas promovidas pela mudança climática pode ocasionar diversos problemas em meio aos ambientes naturais; 3) agroecossistemas mal manejados não são resilientes as mudanças climáticas e 4) incipiente é a literatura que trata sobre as condições de produção sustentável em relação as mudanças climáticas, com ênfase as sementes e microrganismos. A possibilidade de estudos que relacionem os fatores descritos nesta pesquisa podem ser uteis para a melhoria da conservação de ambientes ecológicos, mesmo em meio a processos produtivos, agroecossistemas como podem ser descritos. Levando em consideração a possibilidade de modulação ambiental e as propostas de uma agricultura mais sustentável.
AVALIAÇÃO DA TRATABILIDADE ALTERNATIVA DE EFLUENTES DA INDÚSTRIA DE ÓLEO DE COCO
Authors: Mazive Daniel Pedro , Tsambe Malaquias Zildo António , Gamela Raimundo Rafael
Published: April 2024

As indústrias alimentares, em virtude de seus processos produtivos, podem gerar efluentes que quando descartados sem o devido tratamento podem contaminar corpos receptores. Este pressuposto leva a necessidade de estudar tecnologias, visando a minimização dos possíveis impactos ambientais. A presente pesquisa tem como objectivo, avaliar a tratabilidade de efluentes da indústria de óleo de coco por meio de adsorção, utilizando fibra de coco como material bioadsorvente. Trata-se de um estudo aplicado, baseado no método experimental em escala de bancada. Foram analisados os parâmetros pH, Temperatura, Turbidez, Demanda Química de Oxigénio (DQO), Cloretos, Amónia e Fósforo Total, tanto para o efluente bruto, bem como para o tratamento. Os resultados mostraram que o efluente gerado na indústria de óleo de coco possui características ácidas, elevada turvação e elevada concentração de cloretos. Por outro lado, os resultados dos testes de tratabilidade revelam que a fibra de coco pode ser usada como bioadsorvente para tratabilidade de efluentes da indústria de óleo de coco, tendo alcançado em média 97,4% de redução da turbidez, 83,3% de redução da DQO, 81,6% de redução de cloretos, 63,9% de redução de Fósforo total e 40,4% de redução da Amónia. Foi possível adequar os padrões da turbidez e melhorar as concentrações de DQO, Fósforo total e Amónia no efluente, reduzindo os riscos de contaminação ambiental. Os níveis de pH e cloretos permaneceram fora dos padrões de emissão legislados. Os ensaios de tratabilidade permitem tratar os efluentes desta indústria atendendo a maioria dos limites de descarte legislados.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Ensaio de Tratabilidade. Efluentes da indústria alimentar. Adsorção.
Arqueologia das Imagens e Lógica Retrospectiva
Authors: Damas Ribeiro Naiara
Published: April 2024

Este ensaio foi publicado originalmente na Revista Images Re-vues: histoire, anthropologie et théorie de l’art, em 2013, em um volume especial dedicado ao tema da “sobrevivência de Aby Warburg” [Survivance d'Aby Warburg]. A contribuição de Andrea Pinotti, que hoje trazemos para o público brasileiro, é especialmente importante, na medida em que apresenta o potencial da obra warburguiana para pensar o tempo da história de uma perspectiva não- linear que ajude a superar o que ele chama de “historicismo ingênuo”.
El Orientalismo: Espacio de Reencuentro entre Iberoamérica y España
Authors: López Guzmán Rafael
Published: April 2024

Durante el siglo XIX, después de los procesos de independencia y la confor[1]mación de las repúblicas americanas, el rechazo a todo lo español (o portu[1]gués) caracteriza esta etapa, comenzándose tímidas relaciones en la cele[1]bración del IV centenario del descubrimiento de América. No obstante, con anterioridad y en paralelo, encontramos un espacio de diálogo indirecto en torno al orientalismo. España es un país oriental para los viajeros europeos y así loven, también,los viajeros iberoamericanos quepor razonesdiversas lle[1]gan en estas fechas. Además, siguiendo la moda de Europa y Estados Unidos, en Iberoamérica se realizará un número elevado de arquitectura neoárabe, construida por arquitectos formados en el viejo continente y financiada por burgueses que visitan España. También, los emigrantes hispanos, así como los de origen sirio-libanés, optarán por esta estética que les recuerda vaga[1]mente sus orígenes culturales. Estas arquitecturas exóticas, repartidas por toda Iberoamérica, forman parte del patrimonio histórico de cada uno de los países donde se sitúan,teniendo que comprender las razones de su construc[1]ción y sus significaciones culturales con el objetivo depreservarlos dentro de los conceptos actuales de protección patrimonial.
Um Grande Negócio: Três Pinturas de Emilio Rouède em Troca de Uma Cidade
Authors: Vivas Rodrigo
Published: April 2024

No acervo do Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto (MHAB), encontramos três obras de Emilio Rouède: duas paisagens e uma representação de uma Igreja. Nada parece incomum nas obras, nem pela técnica e muito menos pelas dimensões. A assinatura do artista parece não atrair maiores interesses, razões talvez da ausência de destaque oferecido pelo museu tanto pelas obras como ao artista. Por qual razão essas obras pertencem à coleção do MHAB? Teria sido uma doação de um artista sem maiores significados? As informações sobre Rouède eram incompletas e dispersas, o que nos levou a acompanhar jornais brasileiros que circularam a partir de 1890, data em que o artista se transfere para o Rio de Janeiro, passando a ser reconhecido em diversas atividades. Seus dados biográficos já seriam dignos de interesse, mas surpreende que o artista ainda tenha produzido nas obras consideradas “sem interesse” um dos poucos registros pictóricos que sobreviveram do antigo Curral Del Rey, antes de ser destruído para ocupar a nova capital de Minas Gerais. No presente artigo, resgatamos a trajetória do pintor desde sua chegada ao Brasil, passando pelo Rio de Janeiro, Ouro Preto, até a elaboração de suas obras que se encontram no MHAB. O caminho percorrido visa lançar um olhar sobre essas obras e busca recuperar parte do contexto de sua produção.
A Tragédia no Olhar: Notas Sobre o Símbolo
Authors: R.O Cavargere Claudio
Published: April 2024

O presente ensaio tem como objetivo delinear o caráter agonístico e trágico do símbolo. Para tal intento, pretende-se tatear, fazendo uso de Creuzer e Bachofen, atingindo seu cume em Warburg, como o símbolo, enquanto película provisória que se forma a partir do choque violento entre homem e mundo, faz da tensão vital e da terribilidade da vida uma forma de mais-viver, ou seja, uma forma de orientação no cosmos. Cristalizando em tensão máxima o rudimento histórico de uma forma de vida, mais do que resolver e apaziguar sinteticamente seu conflito imanente, o símbolo se revela ele mesmo uma força agonística, uma vontade de poder que estimula ou declina a vida que com ele entra em contato.
Gurufim para História da Arte. Sobre Regimes Historiográficos e Experiências do Morrer
Authors: Barros Antônio
Published: April 2024

O artigo consiste em re-apresentar, sequencial e resumidamente, cinco regimes historiográficos da arte que, na perspectiva da crise e dos desafios historiográficos contemporâneos, pontuam como obras capitais entre o século I e a virada do século XXI. São eles os formulados por Plínio, o Velho, Giorgio Vasari, Joachim Winckelmann, Aby Warburg e Hans Belting. Nos interessa, sobremaneira, marcar suas diferenças, mas buscando nessa recapitulação em conjunto agenciar certo “fazer sistema” entre tais regimes a partir das relações historiográficas que encontramos cada qual performando entre experiência artística e experiência do morrer. Metodologicamente, optamos por abordar cada um desses regimes a partir daquilo que poderiam ser suas respectivas imagens de “frontispício” – nos encaminhando, principalmente, por leituras e comentários de Didi-Huberman. Bem como nos alinhando ao sentido e à terminologia historiográfica pacificados pelo trabalho paradigmático de François Hartog.
Iconografias e Eugenia: Reflexões Sobre a Estética dos Circos de Horrores na Belle Époque
Authors: Barros Valdívia Márcia
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo é derivado da pesquisa de pós doutorado intitulada O Império da toalete: Reflexões sobre a beleza e o seu reverso na Belle Époque paulistana (1870-1929), que deu origem ao livro O Império da toalete: A beleza e a feiura na Belle Époque, publicado no ano de 2023. As páginas seguintes trazem reflexões sobre a construção do reverso da beleza que foi feita através de uma trama de pensamentos, teorias e ações hegemônicas que elegeram determinados sujeitos para serem representantes da feiura diante da sociedade no período. Para isso, discursos e ações políticas, científicas, filosóficas e sociais, atuaram para fundamentar a estética da feiura. Dessa forma, a feiura esteve em evidência em corpos e rostos estigmatizados como monstruosos, abomináveis, defeituosos, tarados e horríveis, conforme apontaram os discursos e as ações da eugenia.
Building a Systems Map: Applying Systems Thinking to Unhealthy Commodity Industry Influence on Public Health Policy
Authors: Bertscher Adam , Nobles James , Gilmore Anna , Bondy Krista , Akker Amber Van Den , Dance Sarah , Bloomfield Michael , Zatoński Mateusz
Published: April 2024

Background: Unhealthy commodity industries (UCIs) engage in political practices to influence public health policy, which poses barriers to protecting and promoting public health. Such influence exhibits characteristics of a complex system. Systems thinking would therefore appear to be a useful lens through which to study this phenomenon, potentially deepening our understanding of how UCI influence are interconnected with one another through their underlying political, economic and social structures. As such this study developed a qualitative systems map to depict the complex pathways through which UCIs influence public health policy and how they are interconnected with underlying structures. Methods: Online participatory systems mapping workshops were conducted between November 2021 and February 2022. As a starting point for the workshops, a preliminary systems map was developed based on recent research. Twenty-three online workshops were conducted with 52 geographically diverse stakeholders representing academia, civil society, public office and global governance organisations. Analysis of workshop data in NVivo and feedback from participants resulted in a final systems map. Results: The preliminary systems map consisted of 40 elements across six interdependent themes. The final systems map consisted of 64 elements across five interdependent themes, representing key pathways through which UCIs impact health policymaking: 1) direct access to public sector decision-makers; 2) creation of confusion and doubt about policy decisions; 3) corporate prioritisation of commercial profits and growth; 4) industry leveraging the legal and dispute settlement processes; and 5) industry leveraging policymaking, norms, rules, and processes. Conclusion: UCI influence on public health policy is highly complex, involves interlinked practices, and is not reducible to a single point within the system. Instead, pathways to UCI influence emerge from the complex interactions between disparate national and global political, economic and social structures. These pathways provide numerous avenues for UCIs to influence public health policy, which poses challenges to formulating a singular intervention or limited set of interventions capable of effectively countering such influence. Using participatory methods, we made transparent the interconnections that could help identify interventions future work.
DEPLOYMENT SIMULATION AND ANALYSIS OF SPACE MESH ANTENNA
Authors: Vladyslav Shamakhanov , Serhii Khoroshylov
Published: April 2024

The aim of work is to create a dynamic model of a space antenna with the pantograph structure and study the processes of its deployment using open-source software. The methods of theoretical mechanics, multi-body dynamics, computational mechanics, and computer modeling were used for this research. The object for modeling is a novel mesh antenna, which is designed for mini-satellites. The most significant difference between this antenna and others is the design of the support ring in the form of a pantograph. Using the built model, antenna deployment is simulated for different cases. Values of deployment time and cable tension during the antenna deployment are analyzed.
MODELS AND METHODS FOR TRAINING NEURAL NETWORKS WITH AN EXTENDED VECTOR OF VARYING PARAMETERS
Authors: Zelentsov Dmytro , Shaptala Taras
Published: April 2024

A studied of models and methods for training neural networks using an extended vector of varying parameters is conducted. The training problem is formulated as a continuous multidimensional unconditional optimization problem. The extended vector of varying parameters implies that it includes some parameters of activation functions in addition to weight coefficients. The introduction of additional varying parameters does not change the architecture of a neural network, but makes it impossible to use the back propagation method. A number of gradient methods have been used to solve optimization problems. Different formulations of optimization problems and methods for their solution have been investigated according to accuracy and efficiency criteria.
METHODOLOGY FOR MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF ELECTRODYNAMIC SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
Authors: Maksym Snegirev , Serhii Tarasov , Mykhailo Fesenko
Published: April 2024

The report considers the methodology of modeling and analysis of magnetic field parameters as a component of a multi-level system of electrodynamic suspension. Known approaches to determining the parameters of such a system are described, their advantages and disadvantages are discussed.
SIMULATION OF TRANSIENT PROCESSES IN THE STABILIZATION SYSTEM OF DARRIEUS WIND TURBINE ROTOR ROTATIONS
Authors: Serhii Tarasov , Oleh Molotkov
Published: April 2024

In the work, the simulation of transient processes of the rotor speed system stabilization of vertical-axis wind turbines, controlled by changes of the blade length, is carried out. It is proved that real roots of the characteristic equation of a closed system with the proportional-integral law of feedback leads to a significantly longer length of transient processes than with complex-connected roots.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY FOR SATELLITE IMAGERY PROCESSING IN NATURE MANAGEMENT PROBLEM SOLVING USING LINEAMENT ANALYSIS
Authors: Vita Kashtan , Serhii Nikulin , Volodymyr Hnatushenko , Kateryna Sergieieva , Olha Korobko , Denys Ivanov
Published: April 2024

This study focuses on analyzing the techniques used to highlight lineaments in images. Various mask algorithms, including the widely used optimal Kenny detector, were employed to identify brightness boundaries. Additionally, several quality criteria were developed to assess the accuracy of boundary selection. Based on the results of the analysis, conclusions were drawn regarding the effectiveness of different pre-processing methods for space images, along with recommendations to streamline data processing and analysis and enhance the reliability of results. Our analysis of image processing methods for selecting brightness boundaries revealed that the most effective approach involves applying filters to the source images to increase the number of selected boundaries while maintaining their integrity and length.
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF SCREEN MEDIA VERSUS LIVE ART ON CHILDREN’S CREATIVITY AND AGGRESSION. THE PAMI METHOD
Authors: Mihaylova Sibina , Geleva Stanislava , Mihaylov Anastas
Published: April 2024

In today's environment children are subject to multiple multimedia impacts. From the first months of theirlife they are exposed to various screen media and that process accelerates with each successive generation.Electronic communications affects more actively all spheres of life and increasingly taking precedence over liveinteractions between people. The impact of screen media on children's development has been widely discussed.According to some authors screen technologies open new learning opportunities for children and equip them withskills and knowledge they will need in the future. Other studies show that increased exposure time to screentechnologies has negative impacts on children's behavior and might provoke cognitive and developmental languagedisorders. This project aims to add a new point to the overall view of the impact of screen media versus live creativeinteraction on children's creativity and aggression. The experiment was conducted by a team of psychologist, artand music therapists by using a new Psychological, Art and Music Intervention Method (PAMI). The participantswere 9 children aged 6 to 11 years, users of the social services at the Community Support Centre in Elin PelinMunicipality. Quantitative and qualitative indicators were used in the data analysis, as well as the observations andspecific expertise of the team that carried out the study. The results have indicated that contact based on art andactive imagination provokes sublimation of aggression, as well as integration of existing conflicts and traumas. Inthis hypothesis children tend to express their fears and wishes, make connections and revisions of past traumaticevents in their own unique way. On the other hand, when the interaction is rooted in screen media, the children arenot willing to engage in a dialogue and their personal presence is limited. The children seem absorbed by the screen,not using their imagination and creativity. The role of passive recipients significantly limits the children’s relation tothemselves and their past traumas, which makes them absent, irritable and passively aggressive. In conclusion, thefindings of the study show that live art promotes creativity and coping with aggression, whereas screen media blockcreativity thus leading to increased irritability and aggression in children. The use of the Psychological, Art andMusic Intervention Method (PAMI) might help professionals to identify quickly and non-traumatically the problemareas in children’s lives and opens up new opportunities to work with their trauma and fears. The method can besuccessfully use for diagnosis and assessment in both individual and group work. We hope that this study will laythe foundations for future research in the field
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES: A FIELD OF NEW OPPORTUNITIES OR AN OBSTACLE FOR THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REALIZATION OF PERSONS FROM THE ROMA COMMUNITY
Authors: Petkova Kamelia
Published: April 2024

In the modern global world, digital technologies are becoming more and more necessary and a mandatorycondition for successful personal and professional realization. We live in a world where digital change and the entryof new technologies into various social spheres have a significant impact on the way each one of us works, buys,communicates and communicates. A number of analyzes are available in the specialized literature, which take intoaccount the fact that through the ongoing digital change, an evolutionary change is taking place in society withsignificant socio-economic consequences, which bring risks and opportunities for profound changes in the socialstructure of society. In order to prevent polarization in society, action is needed to benefit vulnerable individuals andsocial groups. One such action is related to the achievement of equality of opportunity.Thus, not full equality is achieved, but "achieved inequality" (Parsons 2005) which replaces "assigned inequality" asa result of belonging to a certain class, ethnicity or gender by birth. If we have to paraphrase Ralph Dahrendorf'sthesis (RalfDahrendorf 1979), for the digital transition to happen, new technologies must increase the opportunitiesand improve the life chances of the different social groups in society. A research question of great practicalimportance is how new technologies, instead of deepening existing socio-economic inequalities, can create newopportunities for everyone, including vulnerable groups at risk, against whom statistical data show a lag in the use ofthe Internet for professional and personal fulfillment. The recovery and digital transition must be fair and include thedifferent social groups in society. Insufficiently researched in Bulgaria is what are the opportunities and risks thatdigital technologies hide for the representatives of the different ethnic communities.The present report follows the theoretical tradition of the multidimensional stratification approach, founded by MaxWeber, to determine divisions and positions in the social structure of society. On the basis of a series of in-depthinterviews conducted among representatives of the Roma community within the framework of a project on the topic:"Digital divide and social inequalities: levels, actors and interactions", funded by FNI at the Ministry of Educationand Science, an attempt will be made to answer the research question.
Efectividad de Educación 4.0, e-learning y metodología tradicional en el logro de competencias de investigación universitaria
Authors: Labori José
Published: April 2024

In this study, is compared the effectiveness of three educational methodologies: Education 4.0, traditional education and e-learning, in the development of investigative and statistical skills among university students. A quantitative-qualitative investigation was carried out with a sample of 96 students from the University of Aconcagua (Chile) during the period between August and December 2023. Data collection was carried out through "ad hoc" surveys, designed to meet with standards of validity and reliability. The results indicate that the use of Education 4.0 demonstrated a significant increase in statistical competencies, particularly in the use of Power BI software, reaching 73.61%, in contrast to the 5.56% observed in students who only used e-learning (p< 0.001). Furthermore, the evaluation of statistical competencies for research, measured on a scale from 1 to 5, where 5 represents the maximum level, obtained an average of 4,355 in the group that applied the methodology with Education 4.0, significantly exceeding the 3,429 obtained with the traditional method (p<0.05). In conclusion, the findings suggest that Education 4.0 is a more effective strategy than e-learning and traditional teaching for the development of statistical and research skills. These results provide solid foundations to promote an innovative and practical approach in the comprehensive training of future professionals.