bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERANCANGAN ALAT TIMBANGAN HEWAN TERNAK MENGGUNAKAN SENSOR FIBER OPTIC DAN SOFTWARE ARDUINO IDE
Authors: Putri Rully Syafira , Iriawan Endang , Widiyatmoko Bambang , Rayhana Elda
Published: January 2024

Abstract

The type and technique of feeding is the main thing related to the acceleration of livestock development but almost most of the farmers do not pay much attention to the type and quality of feed given to their animals. Therefore, researchers designed the farm animal scales by creating an optical fibre-based sensor and utilizing the Arduino IDE software system for the purpose of making animal farmers aware of the weight information of their animals. The design of the scales has been done in the laboratory of Optoelectronics and Instrumentation, Physics Research Center of Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Serpong. The optical fibre sensor system with the received light intensity output was then transmitted by the photodetectors and then Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) process using the Arduino Software. Result of sensor characterization with varying diameter rubber hose with high sensitivity obtained sensor with diameter of 3.1 cm and 2.6 cm. The test results showed that the sensor with a diameter of 3.1 cm was able to withstand pressure of 3.1 kg. F/cm2 or a load equivalent of 905.2 kg.

Keywords: Sensors, Optical Fiber, Software Arduino IDE, Livestock
Penghematan Energi Pada Sistim Pendingin Bangunan Hotel “The Dharmawangsa
Authors: Jam Wishnuwardhana , Koswara Koswara , Nofirma Nofirman
Published: January 2024

Abstract :

Conservation of natural resources, one of which is electrical energy, is mostly generated from limited natural resources such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Electrical energy is crucial in the natural hospitality/ tourism industry, where air conditioning (AC) equipment consumes a significant amount of electrical energy, typically accounting for around 60% of the electricity usage. The purpose of this research is to analyze the consumption of electrical energy related to the operational efficiency of a hotel building. Energy auditing is the technique used to calculate the energy consumption and determine methods to control it in order to achieve energy savings. The activity involves determining the “Energy Efficiency Ratio” based on standards applied in Indonesia. By implementing electrical energy conservation measures, there can be economic benefits as well. The more efficient the energy usage, the lower the costs incurred to meet electricity needs.

Keywords : Conservation Energy, Cold Storage
Assessment of Climate Trend, Meteorological Drought and Farmers' Perception to Climate Change and Variability in Hadero Tunto District, Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Sulamo Desta , Mulugeta Sinke
Published: January 2024

Currently, climate change and variability are a hot issue, and more attention needs to be paid to their impact on Ethiopia. Farmers' perception plays a significant role in successfully implementing of adaptation strategies to reduce climate change impacts. The main objective of this study was to assess climate trends, meteorological drought and farmers' perception of climate change variability in Hadero Tunto district, Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia. To determine historical climate trends, 30 years of rainfall and temperature data were obtained from the Hawassa branch of the Ethiopian National Meteorological Service, and trend analysis was performed. The multistage sampling technique was used to select 150 farm households to be surveyed. The modified Mann–Kendall and Sens' slope estimator trend tests were applied to detect the statistical significance of the trend as well as the magnitude in the time series data. The standardized precipitation index was computed for short and long-term scales to characterize the moisture content in the study area. Results of the standardized precipitation index revealed that the total number of drought events was higher in spring than summer. Still, the most extreme drought was recorded in summer. The years 1987 and 2015 experienced extreme drought in summer with indices values of -2.89 and -2.03, respectively, while, -2.27 was the spring season of 2003. In the long-term scale, -1.7 was recorded as the severe value. The historical average annual maximum and minimum temperatures both showed a significant upward trend. Historical annual rainfall shows a negligible downward trend from 1987 to 2016. This trend of rising temperatures and changing rainfall threatens smallholders´ agriculture, who are already limited by access to basic equipment and land use challenges. The descriptive result revealed that most people perceived long-term variability in the rainfall amount and distribution pattern and an increasing trend and variability of temperature. Based on these results, the study recommends that agricultural extension services be enhanced to sensitize the farmers about climate change, thus improving their perception. Further, studies at a larger scale to illustrate the associations between farmers' perceptions of climate change with meteorological data to figure out the risk of climate change are also critical
АРТЕРІАЛЬНА ГІПЕРТЕНЗІЯ ЯК ДЕБЮТ РОЗПІЗНАВАННЯ ВРОДЖЕНИХ АНОМАЛІЙ РОЗВИТКУ НИРОК: ЄДИНА ВРОДЖЕНА ЛІВА НИРКА
Authors: Брижаченко Тетяна , Мойсеєнко Валентина , Абдуллаєв Елгіз Зейнал огли , Никула Андрій
Published: January 2024

Вступ. Основна мета у гальмуванні ХХН – нормалізація АТ. Досягнення контролю АТ при ХХН – складний процес. За даними досліджень та власними спостереженнями, близько 30 % хворих на ХХН мають істинну резистентну АГ, при якій три антигіпертензивні препарати у максимально переносимих дозах не приводять до зниження АТ до цільових рівнів (De Nicola, 2011). Окрім того, значна частка пацієнтів з АГ та ХХН потребує залучення до лікувального процесу кардіолога, ендокринолога, а при швидкості клубочкової фільтрації (ШКФ) <30 мл/хв./1,73 м2 – нефролога.

Мета. Описати клінічний випадок несвоєчасної діагностики вродженої аномалії розвитку нирок, недооцінки синдрому артеріальної гіпертензії, що призвело до виникнення хронічної хвороби нирок та формування ниркової недостатності, проаналізувати динаміку лабораторно-інструментальних показників.

Матеріали і методи. Аналіз та обговорення конкретного клінічного випадку; методики – опис, аналіз, реферування.

Результати та їх обговорення. У 2011 році пацієнту було вперше діагностовано підвищення артеріального тиску до 180/90-200/100 мм рт. ст., з цією проблемою він звернувся до сімейного лікаря лише у липні 2022 року. 25.07.2022 р. йому було про- ведено КТ сечостатевої системи з контрастом і виявлено, що права нирка – відсутня, ліва – 69×64×115 мм, паренхіма однорідної структури, рівномірно накопичує контраст. Кортико-медулярна диференціація збережена. 29.12.2022 р. – виписали з лікарні з покращеними: АТ, загальними та біохімічними показниками крові та загальними показниками сечі. Основне захворювання невиліковне; зберігається перегин сечоводу, хронічна хвороба нирок I ст., пієлонефрит в стадії нестійкої ремісії, артеріальна гіпертензія II ст. Щодо стратегій лікування АГ при ХХН, у пацієнтів із діабетичною або недіабетичною ХХН необхідна фармакотерапія для зниження офісного АТ ≥140/90 мм рт. ст. із рекомендаціями щодо модифікації способу життя (І, А). Потрібно знижувати САТ у діапазоні від 130, але <140 мм рт. ст., при цьому індивідуальне лікування слід розглядати відповідно до його переносимості та впливу на функцію нирок/електроліти (І, А).

Висновки. Нирки і артеріальний тиск – взаємозв’язані і взаємозалежні поняття: корекція підвищеного рівня артеріального тиску є запорукою відтермінування хронічної хвороби нирок та сповільнення темпів її прогресування.
Dynamics Analysis and Control of a Two-Link Manipulator
Authors: Eissa Aly M. , El-Khatib Mohamed Fawzy , El-Sebah Mohamed I. Abu
Published: January 2024

This article develops a practicable, efficient, and robust PID controller for the traditional double pendulum system. Utilizing the Lagrangian method, the equations of motion for the two-link robot manipulator are initially derived. The system of ordinary differential equations for this nonlinearity describes these equations. As closed-form solutions for the equations of motion are absent, we approximate the solution of the initial-value problem. Securing precise user-defined positions while controlling the motion of the two-link robot manipulator proves to be a formidable challenge due to its non-linear behavior. The primary objective is to achieve the intended position of the robot manipulator by implementing the computed torque control method. Once the equation of motion has been derived, MATLAB is utilized to represent the control simulation. Several computational simulations are employed to validate the controller performance. Specifically, we implement a PID controller to simulate the balancing of the two links on a mobile robot at any given angle, including inverted.
Calcium/calcimimetic via calcium-sensing receptor ameliorates cholera toxin-induced secretory diarrhea in mice
Authors: Tang Lie-Qi , Fraebel Johnathan , Jin Shi , Winesett Steven P , Harrell Jane , Chang Wen-Han , Cheng Sam Xianjun
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND

Enterotoxins produce diarrhea through direct epithelial action and indirectly by activating the enteric nervous system. Calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) inhibits both actions. The latter has been well documented in vitro but not in vivo . The hypothesis to be tested was that activating CaSR inhibits diarrhea in vivo .

AIM

To determine whether CaSR agonists ameliorate secretory diarrhea evoked by cholera toxin (CTX) in mice.

METHODS

CTX was given orally to C57BL/6 mice to induce diarrhea. Calcium and calcimimetic R568 were used to activate CaSR. To maximize their local intestinal actions, calcium was administered luminally via oral rehydration solution (ORS), whereas R568 was applied serosally using an intraperitoneal route. To verify that their actions resulted from the intestine, effects were also examined on Cre-lox intestine-specific CaSR knockouts. Diarrhea outcome was measured biochemically by monitoring changes in fecal Cl- or clinically by assessing stool consistency and weight loss.

RESULTS

CTX induced secretory diarrhea, as evidenced by increases in fecal Cl-, stool consistency, and weight loss following CTX exposure, but did not alter CaSR, neither in content nor in function. Accordingly, calcium and R568 were each able to ameliorate diarrhea when applied to diseased intestines. Intestinal CaSR involvement is suggested by gene knockout experiments where the anti-diarrheal actions of R568 were lost in intestinal epithelial CaSR knockouts (villin Cre/Casrflox/flox ) and neuronal CaSR knockouts (nestin Cre/Casrflox/flox ).

CONCLUSION

Treatment of acute secretory diarrheas remains a global challenge. Despite advances in diarrhea research, few have been made in the realm of diarrhea therapeutics. ORS therapy has remained the standard of care, although it does not halt the losses of intestinal fluid and ions caused by pathogens. There is no cost-effective therapeutic for diarrhea. This and other studies suggest that adding calcium to ORS or using calcimimetics to activate intestinal CaSR might represent a novel approach for treating secretory diarrheal diseases.
Use of curcumin and its nanopreparations in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Meng Zi-Wen , Chang Bing , Sang Li-Xuan
Published: January 2024

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a nonspecific inflammatory disease of the intestine that includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Because IBD is difficult to heal and easily relapses, it could worsen patient quality of life and increase economic burdens. Curcumin (CUR) is a bioactive component derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa). Many basic and clinical studies have shown that CUR can efficiently treat IBD by decreasing the activity of proinflammatory cytokines by communicating with transcription factors and signaling molecules. However, due to the limitations of being almost insoluble in aqueous solutions and having low oral bioavailability, it is important to select appropriate pharmaceutical preparations.
ON THE USE OF AIR LASER SCANNING TECHNOLOGY IN GEODESY
Authors: Netrebina Yuliya Sergeevna , Popov Boris Alekseevich , Verbitckaya Lidiya Viktorovna
Published: January 2024

The article will be of interest to specialists working in the field of geodesy, land management and land cadaster. This material discusses in detail such a method of modern monitoring and obtaining the earth's relief as airborne laser scanning equipped with LiDAR equipment - an airborne laser scanner that used with a quadcopter kit.
IMPLEMENTATION OF TEAMWORK IN HIGH SCHOOL LESSONS
Authors: Shchelokova Saida Dmitrievna
Published: January 2024

A modern lesson is a constant interaction in which the student is not always completely immersed in the activity. We need the student not only to listen, but also to think, try, study, reason, and greater results will be obtained if the student works with someone. How to organize such work? Only through team interaction, knowing the correct definition of “Team” and its distinctive properties.
THE INFLUENCE OF GENOTYPIC FEATURES AND BACKGROUND OF MINERAL NUTRITION ON THE LENGTH OF INTERPHASE PERIODS OF CORN DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE KHABAROVSK TERRITORY
Authors: Lukashina Anastasiya Alekseevna
Published: January 2024

The influence of varietal characteristics of corn and the background of mineral nutrition on the length of interphase periods during the vegetation of plants was studied. 3 varieties of corn of local selection were tested: Birsu, Alitet 2, Guran 2, and 4 hybrids of foreign selection: P 7515, P 7460, P 8521, Moldavian 215 CB on 3 backgrounds of mineral nutrition: No. 1 (control) - NPK, background No. 2 - NPK, background No. 3 - NPK.
EFFECT OF BIOPRODUCT AND NILI ON THE FUNCTIONALITY OF SPORSTMEN'S BODY
Authors: Brooke Tatiana Mikhailovna , Litvin Fedor Borisovich , Terekhov Pavel Alexandrovich , Masaltseva Larisa Vladimirovna , Menkova Natalia Sergeevna
Published: January 2024

By the method of variation pulsometry, the course effect of low-intensity laser radiation (ILI) and dietary supplement lasting 28 days on the body of athletes was studied. The study involved 76 highly qualified athletes. According to the study, after combined exposure to ILI and dietary supplements, it reduced the tension of regulatory systems, and the functional potential of the heart rhythm management system increased.
THE INFLUENCE OF KOREAN CULTURE ON YOUNG PEOPLE
Authors: Ivanova Maria Gerasimovna , Nikiforova Sargylana Valentinovna
Published: January 2024

The article examines how Korean culture influences young people, shaping their lifestyle, preferences and tastes, as well as its consequences.
ORGANIZATION OF MEDICAL CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF INJURIES RESULTING FROM ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
Authors: Polidanov Maxim Andreevich , Maslyakov Vladimir Vladimirovich , Sidelnikov Sergey Alekseevich , Korzhenskaya Anna Andreevna
Published: January 2024

In the Russian Federation, almost 30,000 people are killed and about 250,000 people are injured in road accidents per year. Road traffic injuries rank third in the world among the causes of mortality. Road traffic injuries is a problem that occupies one of the leading places in a number of social, medical, demographic and economic problems that face society and the state. The article deals with the organization of medical care for patients with injuries of different nature, received as a result of road traffic accidents. The purpose of the work - based on the data obtained, to identify key points that will help emergency service specialists, doctors and employees of transportation services to improve the process of providing first aid and medical assistance to victims of road accidents. In this paper we have paid attention to the important, in our opinion, aspects that can help in solving this problem. The study found out that the performance of policies regarding road safety is still a problematic issue. Undoubtedly, first aid training programs for ordinary citizens should follow the principles established by WHO. It is necessary to improve the professional competence of employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Ministry of Internal Affairs, road services, etc., providing first aid to victims of road accidents through mandatory cyclical training in the territorial centers of disaster medicine of the subjects of the Russian Federation.
TEACHING MEDICAL STUDENTS A NOVEL METHOD OF TREATING PLACENTAL INSUFFICIENCY
Authors: Titov Sergey Nikolaevich , Krylov Eduard Gennagievich
Published: January 2024

Placental insufficiency is one of the most frequent abnormalities during pregnancy. Teaching medical students on this topic is focused on provoking factors, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. The paper suggests teaching students a novel method of treatment based on respiratory exercises and autogenic training. The use of breathing exercises in addition to drug treatment is one of the effective ways of auto-training, which increases the resistance of the fetus to chronic intrauterine hypoxia and future birth stress.
THE CURRENT STATE OF HYDROGEN ENERGY IN CHINA
Authors: Falakhova Evgeniya Damirovna , Linnik Vladimir Yurievich
Published: January 2024

This article discusses the development of hydrogen energy in China. Such aspects as production, consumption, technological component are highlighted. They also noted the diplomatic long-term relations between Russia and China, which can help the formation of a new competitive energy alliance.
INDIVIDUAL ISSUES OF THE ORGANIZATION OF PSYCHIATRIC CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH SUICIDAL TENDENCIES OF THE OLDER AGE GROUP
Authors: Prokopovich Galina Anatolyevna , Savelyev Andrey Pavlovich , Gvozdetsky Anton Nikolaevich , Dobrovolskaya Alla Evgenievna , Sinenchenko Andrey Georgievich
Published: January 2024

Patients of the older age group have a high risk of suicide, which is an urgent problem both for society as a whole and for healthcare. The article is devoted to certain aspects of the organization of psychiatric care for persons over sixty years of age from the point of multidisciplinary and psychiatric hospitals, as well as outpatient specialized care. The volume of psychiatric care provided at each stage is described, possible loci of prevention and directions of preventive work are identified.
DEVELOPMENT OF CROWDFUNDING MODELS IN CHINA
Authors: Stepkina Julia Alexandrovna , Han Jing
Published: January 2024

The article explores innovative mechanism of financial technologies called "crowdfunding". The authors propose a refined classification of crowdfunding models as new business models of the financial market in relation to China, identify the main trends in the genesis of transformation, provide practical examples of implementation, problems and prospects for the development of the Chinese crowdfunding market.
The effectiveness of warning statements in reducing careless responding in crowdsourced online surveys
Authors: Brühlmann Florian , Memeti Zgjim , Aeschbach Lena F. , Perrig Sebastian A. C. , Opwis Klaus
Published: January 2024

Carelessness or insufficient effort responding is a widespread problem in online research, with estimates ranging from 3% to almost 50% of participants in online surveys being inattentive. While detecting carelessness has been subject to multiple studies, the factors that reduce or prevent carelessness are not as well understood. Initial evidence suggests that warning statements prior to study participation may reduce carelessness, but there is a lack of conclusive high-powered studies. This preregistered randomized controlled experiment aimed to test the effectiveness of a warning statement and an improved implementation of a warning statement in reducing participant inattention. A study with 812 participants recruited on Amazon Mechanical Turk was conducted. Results suggest that presenting a warning statement is not effective in reducing carelessness. However, requiring participants to actively type the warning statement statistically significantly reduced carelessness as measured with self-reported diligence, even-odd consistency, psychometric synonyms and antonyms, and individual response variability. The active warning statements also led to statistically significantly more attrition and potentially deterred those who were likely to be careless from even participating in this study. We show that the current standard practice of implementing warning statements is ineffective and novel methods to prevent and deter carelessness are needed.
Photoinduced in situ generation of DNA-targeting ligands: DNA-binding and DNA-photodamaging properties of benzo[c]quinolizinium ions
Authors: Schlosser Julika , Fedorova Olga , Fedorov Yuri , Ihmels Heiko
Published: January 2024

The photoreactions of selected styrylpyridine derivatives to the corresponding benzo[c]quinolizinium ions are described. It is shown that these reactions are more efficient in aqueous solution (97–44%) than in organic solvents (78–20% in MeCN). The quinolizinium derivatives bind to DNA by intercalation with binding constants of 6–11 × 104 M−1, as shown by photometric and fluorimetric titrations as well as by CD- and LD-spectroscopic analyses. These ligand–DNA complexes can also be established in situ upon irradiation of the styrylpyridines and formation of the intercalator directly in the presence of DNA. In addition to the DNA-binding properties, the tested benzo[c]quinolizinium derivatives also operate as photosensitizers, which induce DNA damage at relative low concentrations and short irradiation times, even under anaerobic conditions. Investigations of the mechanism of the DNA damage revealed the involvement of intermediate hydroxyl radicals and C-centered radicals. Under aerobic conditions, singlet oxygen only contributes to marginal extent to the DNA damage.
One-pot Ugi-azide and Heck reactions for the synthesis of heterocyclic systems containing tetrazole and 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline
Authors: Niu Jiawei , Wang Yuhui , Yan Shenghu , Zhang Yue , Ma Xiaoming , Zhang Qiang , Zhang Wei
Published: January 2024

A new method for the synthesis of heterocyclic systems containing tetrazole and tetrahydroisoquinoline is developed via the performance of one-pot Ugi-azide and Heck cyclization reactions. The integration of the multicomponent and post-condensation reactions in one-pot maximizes the pot-, atom-, and step-economy (PASE).
Okullardaki İş Ahlâkı ile Kurumsal İtibar İlişkisinde Örgütsel Özdeşleşmenin Aracı Rolü
Authors: AK Ömer Faruk , KOÇ Mehmet Hilmi
Published: January 2024

Karmaşık yapıya sahip olan günümüz örgütleri, yönetim bilimciler tarafından çok farklı boyutlarda ele alınarak daha ahenkli ve verimli hale getirilmeye çalışılmaktadır. Yürütülen bu araştırmanın amacı, iş ahlâkı ile kurumsal itibar arasındaki ilişkide örgütsel özdeşleşmenin nasıl bir aracı rol oynadığını ortaya koymaktır. Önerilen modelin test edilmesinden önce üç değişen arasındaki ilişkinin tespit edilmesi amacıyla ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Değişenler arasındaki ilişki, önerilen aracılık modeli kullanılarak test edilmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, 2021 yılında Niğde ili ve ilçelerinde görev yapan 345 öğretmen ve okul yöneticisi oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma bulgularına göre eğitim işgörenlerinin iş ahlâkı özellikleri okulların kurumsal itibarını olumlu yönde etkilediği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca aracılık analizleri, örgütsel özdeşleşmenin iş ahlâkı özellikleri ile kurumsal itibar arasında kısmi aracılık rolü olduğunu göstermiştir. Bulgular ışığında iş ahlâkı, kurumsal itibar ve örgütsel özdeşleşme ile ilgili çıkarımlar tartışılmış, gelecekte yapılacak araştırmalara öneriler getirilmiştir.
Inteligencia emocional en adolescentes de la Aldea de Niños “SOS”
Authors: Baron Anton , Arias Pavón Alexandra Natalia , Ozuna Careaga Ana Victoria
Published: January 2024

El propósito de esta investigación es analizar la inteligencia emocional en adolescentes recluidos en un albergue para niños. Ya que estos albergues deben convertirse en centros de acogimiento residencial de niños, niñas y adolescentes en régimen de tiempo completo con la finalidad de protegerlos, nos pareció relevante estudiar el desarrollo personal y social de estos adolescentes, describiendo el papel la inteligencia emocional que juega la vida de los adolescentes que crecen en un ambiente institucionalizado. En esta investigación nos hemos guiado por el enfoque cuantitativo de la ciencia. El diseño de la investigación fue no experimental y el nivel de los resultados esperados, descriptivo. En cuanto a la proyección del análisis de datos, los mismos se procesaron mediante la aplicación del test psicométrico estandarizado del Manual de BarOn y Parker (2018), de cuyos datos se efectuó el análisis con el uso de la estadística descriptiva, calculando las medidas de tendencia central apropiadas para el nivel de medición de cada variable y las respectivas medidas de variabilidad o dispersión. También se analizaron los resultados comparativos mediante la técnica de “chi-cuadrada”. La muestra estuvo conformada por 50 adolescentes de la Aldea de Niños S.O.S. (Paraguay), de los cuales 23 fueron varones y 27, mujeres, comprendidos en la edad de entre 12 a 18 años. Se concluye de manera general, que los adolescentes que se encuentran en un ambiente institucionalizado estudiado tienen un nivel promedio del coeficiente emocional por ende manifiestan una buena capacidad de inteligencia emocional.
Efficacy and safety of three - dimensional laparoscopic adrenalectomy: a single - center experience
Authors: Truong Minh Tuan
Published: January 2024

Background: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has emerged as the standard treatment for adrenal tumors. Although the application of high - resolution cameras has enhanced visualization in conventional two - dimensional laparoscopy, it has not fully overcome the limitations of depth perception and spatial recognition. However, thanks to significant advancements in three - dimensional technology in laparoscopic surgery, these issues have been totally solved. This study aims to evaluate the outcome of three - dimensional laparoscopic adrenalectomy.

Methods: A prospective study included 38 patients with adrenal tumors who underwent three - dimensional laparoscopic adrenalectomy from April 2020 to December 2022 at the Department of Urology, Hue Central Hospital.

Results: The mean age was 42.5 ± 5.1 years old. The most common reason for hospitalization was back pain, accounting for 39.5%. Adrenal incidentalomas were detected in 23.7% of patients. The proportion of patients with functional adrenal tumors was 55.3%; nonfunctioning adrenal lesion with progressive growth 13.1% and pheochromocytoma was 7.9%. Computed tomography showed a mean tumor size of 30.5 ± 9.2 mm. The mean operative time was 108.8 ± 12.3 minutes. There were no cases of intraoperative complications or conversion to open surgery. Early postoperative complications include wound infection (5.3%) and fluid accumulation (2.6%). The mean postoperative hospital stay was 5.5 ± 1.9 days. Postoperative pathological reports showed adrenocortical tumors in 81.6%. At follow - up, 35 of 38 (92.1%) cases were asymptomatic and had normal follow - up results in laboratory tests.

Conclusions: Three - dimensional laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive, safe, and effective method.
Clinical use of clear aligner in Class I malocclusion
Authors: Dang Ngoc Anh Thu
Published: January 2024

Orthodontics is one of the increasingly popular dental specialties. With the driving force in technology and the development of materials, nowadays, straightening options is more predictable with clear aligner, it helps to improve the problems of malocclusion more possibly and more comfortably. It is known as a highly aesthetic orthodontic appliance, which is near-invisible, enhances oral hygiene as well as comfort during treatment. Invisalign is one of the pioneers in clear aligners, that’s why clear aligners is warmly welcomed all over the world and particularly in Vietnam. In this article, we report two cases of comprehensive treatment with clear aligner from Invisalign within 18 months, under the support of artificial intelligence to plan tooth movement through Clincheck© software. The aim is to present the efficacy of the latest orthodontic therapy, and to offer patients more treatment options in correcting various types of malocclusion.
HUBUNGAN PERSEPSI PERAWAT TENTANG PROFESI KEPERAWATAN TERHADAP KINERJA PERAWAT DALAM PENERAPAN ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN DI RUMAH SAKIT X
Authors: Anita Putri Wijayanti  , Febiana Ceria
Published: January 2024

The community still uses clinics and health centers for inpatient medical care. The degree of discontent with therapeutic communication services in both public and private hospitals. The purpose of this study was to ascertain if patients levels of satisfaction in the inpatient room were correlated with nurses therapeutic communication. Chi square is the statistical test that is employed, the sample technique utilized is known as purposive sampling. A total of 42.8% of participants expressed satisfaction with the univariate analysis findings, while 57.2% expressed dissatisfaction with the outcomes. After doing bivariate analysis, it was discovered that the p value was 0.0001, signifying a substantial correlation between the therapeutic communication of nurses and the degree of pleasure that inpatients felt. Hospitals to provide monitoring or oversight regarding the application of communication. Nurses must focus more on therapeutic communication while providing patients with healthcare, with a focus on the initial stage of treatment.
Genetic contribution of an advantaged mutant in the biparental Moran model
Authors: Coron Camille , Jan Yves Le
Published: January 2024

UDC 519.21
We consider a large population of haploid sexually reproducing individuals.  It is assumed that one individual initially carries a very strongly advantageous mutation at a single locus.  We study the long-term contribution of this initial individual to the genome of the population.
On the solution manifolds for algebraic-delay systems
Authors: Walther Hans-Otto
Published: January 2024

UDC 517.9
Differential equations with state-dependent delays specify a semiflow of continuously differentiable solution operators, in general, only on an associated submanifold of the Banach space

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We extend a recent result on the simplicity of these {\it solution manifolds} to systems in which the delay is given by the state only implicitly in an extra equation. These algebraic delay systems appear in various applications.
Bounds on the parameters of non-

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-borderenergetic graphs
Authors: Dede Cahit , Maden Ayşe Dilek
Published: January 2024

UDC 519.17
We consider graphs such that their Laplacian energy is equivalent to the Laplacian energy of the complete graph of the same order, which is called an

L

-borderenergetic graph. Firstly, we study the graphs with degree sequence consisting of at most three distinct integers and give new bounds for the number of vertices of these graphs to be non-

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-borderenergetic. Second, by using Koolen–Moulton and McClelland inequalities, we give new bounds for the number of edges of a non-

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-borderenergetic graph. Third, we use recent bounds given by Milovanovic, et al. on Laplacian energy to get similar conditions for non-

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-borderenergetic graphs. Our bounds depend only on the degree sequence of a graph, which is much easier than computing the spectrum of the graph. In other words, we developed a faster approach to exclude non-

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-borderenergetic graphs.
Magnetic Hump Associated with Electron Vortex at Dipolarization Front
Authors: Chen Z. Z. , Wang J. , Yu J. , Liu C. M. , Huang H. T. , He Z. G. , Liu N. G. , Cui J. , Cao J. B.
Published: January 2024

As the plasma boundary between two distinct plasma populations, dipolarization fronts (DFs) host abundant kinetic-scale substructures that change their normal directions and thus cause their deformation. However, studies on such deformation caused by an electron vortex have been lacking. Here, we present novel observations of a subion-scale magnetic hump (MHu) associated with an oblique electron vortex at a DF through strengthening three components of the magnetic field. A radial electric field in the MHu, showing bipolar variation, is also associated with the electron vortex as it is mainly ascribed to the electron convection term. There is apparent energy conversion (

J

→

·

E

→

∼−0.3 nw m−3) from the particles to the electromagnetic field in the MHu’s leading part, which is accompanied by inflow and outflow of electromagnetic energy (nonzero

∇
·

S

→

). The other regions of the DF host opposite energy conversion (

J

→

·

E

→

> 0). Broadband parallel electrostatic waves are also observed in the MHu. Our study provides insights into the kinetic-scale processes at DFs.
ALMA Survey of Orion Planck Galactic Cold Clumps (ALMASOP): Discovery of an Extremely Dense and Compact Object Embedded in the Prestellar Core G208.68-19.92-N2
Authors: Hirano Naomi , Sahu Dipen , Liu Sheng-Yaun , Liu Tie , Tatematsu Ken’ichi , Dutta Somnath , Li Shanghuo , Lee Chin-Fei , Li Pak Shing , Hsu Shih-Ying , Lin Sheng-Jun , Johnstone Doug , Bronfman Leonardo , Chen Huei-Ru Vivien , Eden David J. , Kuan Yi-Jehng , Kwon Woojin , Lee Chang Won , Liu Hong-Li , Rawlings Mark G. , Ristorcelli Isabelle , Traficante Alessio
Published: January 2024

The internal structure of the prestellar core G208.68-19.02-N2 (G208-N2) in the Orion Molecular Cloud 3 (OMC-3) region has been studied with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array. The dust continuum emission revealed a filamentary structure with a length of ∼5000 au and an average H2 volume density of ∼6 × 107 cm−3. At the tip of this filamentary structure, there is a compact object, which we call a nucleus, with a radius of ∼150–200 au and a mass of ∼0.1 M
⊙. The nucleus has a central density of ∼2 × 109 cm−3 with a radial density profile of r
−1.87±0.11. The density scaling of the nucleus is ∼3.7 times higher than that of the singular isothermal sphere (SIS). This as well as the very low virial parameter of 0.39 suggests that the gravity is dominant over the pressure everywhere in the nucleus. However, there is no sign of CO outflow localized to this nucleus. The filamentary structure is traced by the N2D+ 3–2 emission, but not by the C18O 2–1 emission, implying the significant CO depletion due to high density and cold temperature. Toward the nucleus, the N2D+ also shows the signature of depletion. This could imply either the depletion of the parent molecule, N2, or the presence of the embedded very-low luminosity central source that could sublimate the CO in the very small area. The nucleus in G208-N2 is considered to be a prestellar core on the verge of first hydrostatic core (FHSC) formation or a candidate for the FHSC.
KilonovAE: Exploring Kilonova Spectral Features with Autoencoders
Authors: Ford N. M. , Vieira Nicholas , Ruan John J. , Haggard Daryl
Published: January 2024

Kilonovae are likely a key site of heavy r-process element production in the Universe, and their optical/infrared spectra contain insights into both the properties of the ejecta and the conditions of the r-process. However, the event GW170817/AT2017gfo is the only kilonova so far with well-observed spectra. To understand the diversity of absorption features that might be observed in future kilonovae spectra, we use the TARDIS Monte Carlo radiative transfer code to simulate a suite of optical spectra spanning a wide range of kilonova ejecta properties and r-process abundance patterns. To identify the most common and prominent absorption lines, we perform dimensionality reduction using an autoencoder, and we find spectra clusters in the latent space representation using a Bayesian Gaussian Mixture model. Our synthetic kilonovae spectra commonly display strong absorption by strontium 38Sr ii, yttrium 38Y ii, and zirconium 40Zr i–ii, with strong lanthanide contributions at low electron fractions (Y
e ≲ 0.25). When a new kilonova is observed, our machine-learning framework will provide context on the dominant absorption lines and key ejecta properties, helping to determine where this event falls within the larger “zoo” of kilonovae spectra.
Distribution and genetic diversity of the invasive pest Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae) in Belgium
Authors: Berteloot Olivier Hendrik , Kuhn Alexandre , Peusens Gertie , Beliën Tim , Hautier Louis , Van Leeuwen Thomas , De Clercq Patrick
Published: January 2024

The brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys, native to East Asia, is an invasive pest of economic importance. It has invaded North America and many European countries and is further expanding its range. In Belgium, it was first observed in 2011. Halyomorpha halys is known to cause severe damage in commercial fruit orchards and vegetable crops. A dramatic and unmitigated expansion of H. halys in its adventive range could lead to significant economic implications for agricultural production. In this study, occurrence data of H. halys since its first observation in Belgium was analysed together with molecular information to map the populations and evaluate the genetic diversity of this pest. The genetic diversity of H. halys in Belgium was compared to data from other invaded and native countries reported in previous studies to identify possible invasion routes. The analysis of 1176-bp of mitochondrial DNA cytochrome c oxidase I and II genes (COI and COII) led to the discovery of two novel COI-COII haplotype combinations currently unique to Belgium. The invasion of H. halys in Belgium is likely the result of multiple and ongoing introductions from its native region and from already invaded countries in Europe, particularly Italy. The expansion of the brown marmorated stink bug populations in Belgium is recent and ongoing. Presently, it appears to thrive best in northern Belgium.
The conversion and migration behavior of phosphorus speciation during pyrolysis of different sludges
Authors: Li Qianlan , Wu Qingdan , Zheng Xiaochen , Wang Pengfei , Zou Dongsheng , Liu Fen , Xiao Zhihua
Published: January 2024

The study was enforced to probe the conversion and migration behavior of phosphorus speciation in sludge and the biochar received from pyrolysis of municipal sludge (MS), town sludge (TS), and slaughterhouse sludge (SS). This study creatively used fractionation of soil phosphorus to further differentiate speciation of phosphorus in three sludges (MS, TS, and SS). According to the x-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and sequential extraction, the study proved the dependence of P speciation conversion on pyrolysis temperature and different types of raw sludge. The results of P-fractionation indicated that Ca-bound IP (Ca-IP) content in all biochars significantly increased at pyrolysis temperature of 350–800 ℃, and the proportion of soluble and loosely bound IP (SL-IP), aluminum-bound IP (Al-IP), and Fe-bound IP (Fe-IP) of MS and SS decreased. The difference is that the Al-IP in the TS increased slightly as the pyrolysis temperature increased. Among the three kinds of sludge, the Olsen-P of TS is the lowest because the content of Olsen-P in sludge will decrease with the decrease of pH in the process of sewage treatment after acidification. In addition, XRD patterns of three sludges and biochar further confirmed the low crystallinity of AlPO4 minerals. Through in-depth research on the environmental behavior of phosphorus, this study might additionally provide essential knowledge for the recovery and utilization of phosphorus in sludge.
A personalized multitasking framework for real-time prediction of blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes patients
Authors: Yang Huazhong , Li Wang , Tian Maojin , Ren Yangfeng
Published: January 2024

Real-time prediction of blood glucose levels (BGLs) in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) presents considerable challenges. Accordingly, we present a personalized multitasking framework aimed to forecast blood glucose levels in patients. The patient data was initially categorized according to gender and age and subsequently utilized as input for a modified GRU network model, creating five prediction sub-models. The model hyperparameters were optimized and tuned after introducing the decay factor and incorporating the TCN network and attention mechanism into the GRU model. This step was undertaken to improve the capability of feature extraction. The Ohio T1DM clinical dataset was used to train and evaluate the performance of the proposed model. The metrics, including Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and Clark Error Grid Analysis (EGA), were used to evaluate the performance. The results showed that the average RMSE and the MAE of the proposed model were 16.896 and 9.978 mg/dL, respectively, over the prediction horizon (PH) of 30 minutes. The average RMSE and the MAE were 28.881 and 19.347 mg/dL, respectively, over the PH of 60 min. The proposed model demonstrated excellent prediction accuracy. In addition, the EGA analysis showed that the proposed model accurately predicted 30-minute and 60-minute PH within zones A and B, demonstrating that the framework is clinically feasible. The proposed personalized multitask prediction model in this study offers robust assistance for clinical decision-making, playing a pivotal role in improving the outcomes of individuals with diabetes.
Mixing mechanisms in the view of mixing indicators: from passive-scalar mixing to variable-density mixing
Authors: Han Xu , Yu Bin , Liu Hong
Published: January 2024

Mixing is the basis of stable and efficient combustion in air-breathing power systems, and it is also an important problem in fluid mechanics, which has been extensively studied from various perspectives. The purpose of this review is to investigate mixing mechanisms based on two commonly-used mixing indicators, namely $ c^i $ ($ c $ refers to concentration, and $ i $ is either 1 or 2, indicating first- or second-order statistics), with a focus on passive-scalar (PS) and variable-density (VD) mixing. For PS mixing, the flow is not influenced by the mixing process. By using first-order statistics with concentration as the core, the PS mixing mechanisms on lamella structures can be described as stretching enhancing diffusion and promoting mixing. On the other hand, second-order statistics represented by the scalar dissipation rate can investigate mixing mechanisms on specific type of flow structures described by the invariants of velocity gradient tensors and the rotation of principal strain axis. As such, it has been found that strain-dominated flow structures can promote mixing, while rotation-dominated flow structures hinder it. For VD mixing, it has two distinct characteristics: flow changes due to baroclinic vorticity, and the inherent velocity divergence alters the mixing indicators. Studies using first-order statistics center on the mixing time in different types of VD flows, leading to the discovery of new phenomena. For instance, the second baroclinic vorticity can promote stretching in shock bubble interactions. Studies on second-order statistics for VD mixing have defined several mixing indicators from the component-transport equation, which have been utilized in phenomenological studies on VD mixing. This review aims to provide an overview of mixing phenomena, mixing indicators, and mixing mechanisms, and proposes research directions for understanding the mixing characteristics, flow structures, and their relationship with specific combustion phenomena particularly by second-order statistics.
Relationship Between Pesticide Exposure Factors and Health Symptoms Among Chili Farmers in Northeast Thailand
Authors: Pengpan Ratchadaporn , Kopolrat Kulthida Y. , Srichaijaroonpong Sribud , Taneepanichskul Nutta , Yasaka Patiwat , Kammoolkon Ratanee
Published: January 2024

Objectives: The unsafe use of pesticides in agriculture represents a major hazard to human health. This study was conducted to investigate the association between pesticide exposure and health symptoms among chili farmers in northeast Thailand.Methods: This cross-sectional analytic study included 141 chili farmers in Sakon Nakhon Province, in northeast Thailand. Data regarding health symptoms were gathered using a self-report questionnaire. A medical technician tested blood cholinesterase activity using an erythrocyte method, and an occupational medicine specialist at Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand reviewed the results. Associations between personal characteristics, pesticide exposure factors, and health symptoms were analyzed using multiple logistic regression.Results: Of the 141 chili farmers studied, 66.7% experienced pesticide poisoning, as indicated by below-normal cholinesterase levels. Fatigue was the most frequently reported symptom associated with pesticide exposure, affecting 37.6% of participants. This was followed by nausea and vomiting (31.9%), dizziness (14.9%), and dry throat (14.9%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that several factors were significantly associated with adverse symptoms: amount of work experience, volume of pesticides used, use of chemical pesticides, use of leaking containers during spraying, direct pesticide exposure while working, contact with pesticide-soaked clothing, consumption of food and drinks in the fields, and blood cholinesterase level indicating risk.Conclusions: This study suggests potential health risks for chili farmers stemming from exposure to and contamination by pesticides used in agricultural practices. To mitigate these risks, it is essential to supply personal protective equipment and to implement educational programs aimed at improving protective behaviors among farmers.
Home(s), Mobility Patterns, and Identifications of Multi-local Sofia Residents
Authors: Matanova Tanya
Published: January 2024

This study focuses on Bulgarians who, due to factors such as work flexibilization and the COVID-19 pandemic, live in two (or more) places, exploring how their lifestyle notions and cultural interests shape the way they manage their social worlds and everyday lives. The aim of the research is to identify the respondents’ characteristic patterns of dwelling, perceptions of home(s), and the relationship between these and their local and other territorial identifications.
Le traitement de l’humour dans les traductions hispanophones d’À la recherche du temps perdu
Authors: Barège Thomas
Published: January 2024

Les traductologues soulignent assez la difficulté qu’il y a à traduire l’humour, généralement considéré comme propre à une culture. À cette dimension culturelle de l’humour, s’ajoute dans le cas de la Recherche, un paramètre de difficulté supplémentaire, à savoir le caractère très spécifique de l’humour proustien, souvent subtil voire élitiste. Les stratégies mises en œuvre par les traducteurs des six traductions intégrales de la Recherche sont multiples, et il s’agira « tout simplement » de se demander si Proust est/peut être drôle en espagnol.