bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tecnologías del gobierno de sí en la era del gerenciamiento: La autoyuda entre el narcisismo y la abyección
Authors: Grinberg Silvia
Published: May 2023

Desde hace décadas asistimos complejos procesos de crisis y cambio de los relatos de producción de la subjetividad como parte de un entramado que, según se propondrá en este artículo, expresan la emergencia de la configuración de un nuevo diagrama de gobierno de la población que en las sociedades de gerenciamiento se dirimen entre el narcisismo y la abyección.  Nos referimos a los textos de autoyuda como relato de formación de la subjetividad de nuevo cuño que se erigen como narrativización del Yo, en tanto se constituyen en el marco de una formación discursiva que llama a los sujetos a autohacerse para devenir flexibles, autónomos, creativos, responsables, etc. La subjetividad gerenciada irrumpe como núcleo de un dispositivo de poder que expresa y produce un nuevo régimen de prácticas de dirección y encauzamiento de la conducta. Esto involucra una nueva organización del pensamiento, de articulación de creencias, de prácticas institucionales y por cierto de racionalidad. Asistimos a la configuración de un nuevo campo de visibilidad y enunciabilidad, campo al que en este trabajo se intenta abordar y describir críticamente desde la perspectiva de los estudios de gubernamentalidad.
The effectiveness of virtual reality cycling exercise towards the motoric and cardiorespiratory functions of post-stroke patients
Authors: Lesmana I Putu Dody , Destarianto Prawidya , Widiawan Beni , Suryana Arinda Lironika , Hossain Fakir Sharif
Published: May 2023

Introduction

Virtual reality (VR) cycling exercise was developed as a physical rehabilitation therapy to impair the deficit on motoric function and cardiorespiratory fitness on post-stroke patients with lower extremity disorder. This study aims to figure out the effectiveness of VR cycling exercise towards the impairment of lower extremity motoric function and cardiorespiratory fitness on the post-stroke patients.

Methods

This study engaged 15 people chosen through a purposive sampling method which were divided into 8 intervention groups of post-stroke patients without comorbid (post stroke ≥ 2 years) and 7 healthy people in a control group. Fugl Meyer assessment was used to decide the participation of the patients. To assess the lower extremity motoric functions, timed up-and-go test (TUGT) was carried out. 6-minute walking test (6-MWT) was conducted to assess the function of gaits. VO2max was carried out to assess the cardiorespiratory fitness. VR cycling exercise had been conducted for 3 months, twice a week.

Results

Both groups performed significant difference (p < 0.05) in terms of balance, gait ability, and cardiorespiratory fitness. The decrease of TUGT score and increase of 6-MWT and VO2max tests’ scores of the intervention group obtained after having VR cycling exercise was significantly bigger than it was before taking the exercise. The group of post-stroke patients were able to take the exercise in 40–60 minutes/time of exercise.

Conclusions

VR cycling exercise is such an effective intervention to increase motoric function and cardiorespiratory fitness on chronic post-stroke patients. Therefore, taking VR cycling exercise is recommended for a stroke rehabilitation and clinical practice purposes.
CORRELATION AND PATH COEFFICIENT ANALYSIS BETWEEN GRAIN YIELD AND SOME GROWTH AND YIELD COMPONENTS OF MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) GENOTYPE AS INFLUENCED BY DROUGHT AND HEAT STRESS CONDITIONS IN SUDAN SAVANNAH OF NIGERIA
Authors: M. S. Garko , K. D. Dawaki , M. A. Yawale , A. M. Sa’ad , Y. B. Daraja , M. S. Fulani , A. I., Magashi , S. S. Abdussalam
Published: May 2023

Experiments were conducted at the Teaching and Research farm of the Department of Crop Science Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil and on a farmer’s field at Dambatta Local Government Area, with eight maize genotypes to assess the character associations among the genotypes for yield attributes. The experiment was conducted during February to June 2021 and also 2022, in a lattice design with three replications in both years and locations and are made to determine the performance of the genotypes in interacting environments. The genotypes differed significantly for most of the studied traits. Grain yield was significantly associated with plant height, anthesis silking interval, days to maturity, ear height, ears per plant, grain weight per plant in a positive direction and associated negatively with tassel blast, barren plant and leaf senescence. Path co-efficient analysis revealed that the maximum positive direct contribution towards yield was through grain weight per plant, plant height, and ears per plant whereas ear height showed negative direct contribution to grain yield due to negative indirect effects of several other parameters such as ear height via grain weight per plant, plant height via grain weight per plant.
RESPONSE OF MAIZE (Zea mays L.) GENOTYPES GROWTH CHARACTERS UNDER DROUGHT AND HEAT STRESS CONDITIONS EVALUATED IN SUDAN SAVANNA, NIGERIA
Authors: M. A. Yawale , Y. B. Daraja , M. S., Garko , K. D. Dawaki , M. S. Fulani , A. I. Magashi , A. M. Sa’ad , S. S. Abdussalam
Published: May 2023

Drought stress and heat stress are two major limiting factors affecting maize productivity in the tropical regions. High temperatures and changes in rainfall pattern can cause significant decline in maize yields under rain fed conditions with Africa being one of the worst affected areas. Heat tolerance can be accomplished through genetic management approach. The aim of the research is to assess the extent of variation in tolerance to drought stress and heat tolerant stress and their performance on growth and yield characters. The trials were conducted on genetic analysis of Maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines under combined (drought and heat stress) conditions. The parental materials comprises eight inbred lines that were crossed in a partial diallel pattern; thereafter, the checks, parents and resultant F1 generations were evaluated at two locations, Kano University of Science and Technology and farmers field at Dambatta local government area Kano state during 2021 dry seasons. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design and replicated three times. The results indicated the crossing of P4 X P9 and P3 X P4 to produce significantly to produce significantly better growth attributes like plant height ear height, plant aspect and grain yield. These parental lines might be used in maize breeding programs in Nigeria as sources of drought and or heat tolerance.
A STUDY ON ARRIVALS AND PRICES OF MAJOR AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AT LARGEST APMC IN VIDARBHA REGION
Authors: Moghe Pratik , Zirmire Dr. Jyoti
Published: May 2023

The present Research Article, "A Study on Arrivals and Prices of Major Agricultural Commodities at Largest APMC in Vidarbha Region" therefore, is a small attempt in reviewing the performance of the Regulated market by Analysing the trends in Arrivals and Prices and Marketing Channel of Major Commodities at the micro-level. This study, thus by way of evaluates the performance of market regulation through various dimensions. Chhatrapati Shivaji Market Yard, Hinganghat is on the forefront in business activities and on developmental aspects. The Hinganghat APMC has been ideally outlined on an area of 10.03 ha. The market provides all essential amenities to farmers and trader’s viz., auction platform, shopcum-godown, weighbridge, city bus service terminus. The market has spacious auction platforms, sale halls, parking space. It has built commercial shops. The Hinganghat APMC has 2 sub-markets with all amenities. The APMC is famous for Cotton and Soybean marketing. The main sources of income were market and license fees and the expenditure items were salary and miscellaneous. Market committee follows sale of produce by open auction method only which is prescribed in the Maharashtra Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1963. The declining trend was observed in number of market functionaries over the study period. It is noticed that although trend of arrivals of some commodities viz., Cotton, Soybean and Gram was increasing but the prices of all the selected commodities showed the significant increasing trend during the period of 10 years i.e., 2012-13 to 2021-22. Further, it is observed that prices were more dependable upon lagged year prices in case of all commodities.
IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE IN GERMANY ON SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY –COMPARISON OF A DELPHI STUDY WITH A SURVEY OF PRACTICING FARMERS
Authors: Weber Rolf , Munz Johannes , Braun Jürgen , Frank Markus
Published: May 2023

Digitization in agriculture will have an impact on all dimensions of sustainability. However, the social dimension of sustainability is often neglected because it is very difficult to quantify and measure using indicators. This paper investigated and elaborated how digitization in agriculture is perceived to affect the social dimension of sustainability. A mixed-method approach was chosen, consisting of a qualitative Delphi study with experts and a quantitative survey with practicing farmers. It was noticeable that for all questions where there are particularly striking deviations, it can be seen that the Delphi experts always achieve a higher mean value than the practicing farmers. Experts see farmers as being more overburdened when it comes to dealing with digital technologies. They also see digitization as an opportunity to create new jobs. Risks are also rated higher by the experts. For example, a higher dependence on manufacturers was indicated, and risks are also rated higher in the case of data misuse. The experts also gave a higher rating to opportunities in the area of cost calculation and in the opening up of new business models. The experts do not see any risk that the profession of farmer will be abolished in the course of digitization and replaced by large corporations. However, the result achieved is considerably higher than that of the practicing farmers. Overall, the results of the mixed-methods approach were found to be similar among experts and practicing farmers for most questions.
Faculty network system implementation using cisco packet tracer
Authors: Ersoy Cangir Özge , Yıldırım Mustafa , Bostan Nurgül
Published: May 2023

In this study, the faculty network system was designed using the Cisco Packet Tracer program without using any physical components. The aim was to simulate the network structure of the faculty and show the engineering faculty on the campus map, and to enable communication between the computers inside the faculty by configuring similar devices to real routers, switches, and servers. The management of the IP configuration of the devices in the network, and the configuration of the router, switch, and server used in the network (DNS, DHCP, FTP, HTTP, and MAIL) were carried out in the Cisco Packet Tracer environment, creating a simulated network system that can be applied in a real system.
The effect of thyroid autoimmunity on early pregnancy serum ß-hCG levels in spontaneous pregnancy
Authors: Ağar Mehmet , Önal Murat , Küçükakça Ayşe Şeyma
Published: May 2023

Aims: To examine the association between thyroid autoimmunity (TAI) and early pregnancy serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin (ß-hCG) levels in spontaneous pregnancy.
Methods: In this retrospective case-control study, women between the ages of 20 and 40 were included. The study subjects were 130 women euthyroid and healthy patients with spontaneous pregnancy. Subjects were divided into two groups: those with autoimmune thyroid disease (TAI group; n=60) and those without the disease (control group; n=70).
Results: The mean age and body mass index (BMI) of the subjects were 30.22±4.14 years and 24.51±2.04, respectively. The value of anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO-Abs) and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies (TG-Abs) in the TAI group is three times twenty times more than the control, respectively. Results found no statistically significant association between between TAI and control groups in regard to hemoglobin, alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), platelet (PLT), creatine, free thyroxin (FT4), and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) (p>0.05). There was statistically significant difference between groups in terms of the serum ß-hCG level (p<0.05).
Conclusion: In this study, the effects of TAI were significant on early-stage pregnancy serum ß-hCG levels; therefore, thyroid levels should be considered, and proper treatment should be started early.
Evaluation of treatment response with color doppler ultrasonography in cases with primary open-angle glaucoma
Authors: Ertürk Hakan , Sarpkaya Ali
Published: May 2023

Aims: Beta-blockers, the most frequently preferred drug group in glaucoma.Withcolor Doppler ultrasonography (CDU), the localization of retrobulbar vascular structures, their flow rates and directions, and the effects of the drugs used on the ocular circulation can be examined in a dynamic, reliable, and noninvasive way in less time than other techniques. The aim of our study was to compare the effects of beta-blockers, widely used in glaucoma treatment, and the additional neuroprotectant flunarizine on ocular hemodynamics using CDU.
Methods: Between November 1998 and August 1999, 30 cases diagnosed with POAG in the GlaucomaUnit of the 1st EyeClinic of our center were included in the study. Patients were divided into 3 groups according to their beta-blocker treatment. Patients' CDU examinations were then examined by an experience dradiologist, and peaksys to lic flow velocity (PSFV) and end-diastolic flow velocity (EDFV) of the ophthalmicartery (OA), central retinal artery (CRA), and lateral (temporal) posterior ciliary arteries (LPCA) in the right or left eye were detected.
Results: Of the 30 patients who participated in the study, 14 were male and 16 were female. Nine patients had hypertension (HT), 3 patients had diabetes (DM), and 6 patients had migraine. The mean age was similar in all three groups. There was a significant reduction in IOP in all three patient groups in whom IOP was measured after the use of topical beta-blockers (P<0.01). The use of flunarizine had no effect on IOP in all three groups (P>0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between groups in OA PSFVs and EDFVs at the first, second, and third measurements using the three beta-blockers (P>0.05). No statistically significant difference existed between all three groups in the measurements of CRAPSFVs and EDFVs (P>0.05). There were also no significant differences between groups in measurements of LPCA, PSFVs, and EDFVs at baseline and follow-up (P>0.05).
Conclusion: We found that the changes in hemodynamic parameters and reduction in IOP with all three beta-blockers were similar on color Doppler USG in patients using beta-blockers for the treatment of glaucoma. We observed that flunarizine had no effect on systemic hemodynamic parameters, did not affect IOP, and had no adverse effects on retrobulbar hemodynamic parameters when combined with beta-blockers. Local beta-blockers remain the mainstay of medical treatment for POAG because of their low systemic side effects and beneficial effects on the eye.
The influence of RANKL/osteoprotegerin on the prognosis of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Authors: Akyol Şefika , Özcan Alper , Yılmaz Ebru , Karakükcü Musa , Patıroğlu Türkan , Özdemir Mehmet Akif , Ünal Ekrem
Published: May 2023

Aims: The aim is to investigate the association of the osteoprotegerin (OPG)/ soluble(s) receptor activator nuclear kappa B ligand (RANKL) with the prognosis of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Methods: Patients with the diagnosis of ALL between the years 2008-2010, were enrolled in the study. Demographic characteristics and complete blood count findings, treatment responses, as well as OPG and sRANKL levels were evaluated on admission and at the end of induction treatment.
Results: Mean serum levels of OPG and sRANKL on admission were 38,6 ±19,03 ng/ml and 0,22±0,24 ng/ml, respectively. Whereas, at the end of induction, serum levels were measured as 35,5±40,8 ng/ml for OPG and 0,033±0,056 ng/ml for sRANKL. A statistically significant decrease was determined for sRANKL at the end of induction therapy, compared to admission (p:0,000).
Conclusion: In the current research, OPG and sRANKL are increased at diagnosis of childhood B-ALL. Whereas, no significant relationship between the OPG and sRANKL levels and the disease prognosis was determined.
MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS XI BKP SMK NEGERI 1 GUNUNGSARI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
Authors: PARHI PARHI
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the improvement of learning outcomes of class XI BKP SMK Negeri 1 Gunungsari students, West Lombok Regency by using Microsoft PowerPoint learning media. The problem raised in this study is that student learning outcomes are still low, because they are less interested in the learning process carried out. This research is a Classroom Action Research (PTK) conducted in 2 cycles with data collection techniques using tests while the data analysis technique is quantitative descriptive. From the results of research on pre-cycle activities, it is known that there were as many as 10 students or 37.04% of 27 students who achieved complete scores. In cycle I the number of students completed as many as 15 students or 55.56% and in cycle II the number of students completed reached 100%. From these results, it shows that learning using Microsoft PowerPoint learning media can improve the learning outcomes of class XI students of BKP SMK Negeri 1 Gunungsari in the subject of construction and property business management in the even semester of the 2022/2023 academic year.

ABSTRAKTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar siswa kelas XI BKP SMK Negeri 1 Gunungsari Kabupaten Lombok Barat dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran Microsoft PowerPoint. Permasalahan yang yang dikemukakan dalam penelitian ini adalah hasil belajar siswa yang masih rendah, karena mereka kurang tertarik dengan proses pembelajaran yang dilakukan. Penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang dilakukan dalam 2 siklus dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes sedangkan teknik analisa datanya adalah kuantitatif deskriptif. Dari hasil penelitian pada kegiatan pra siklus diketahui, bahwa ada sebanyak 10 orang siswa atau 37,04 % dari 27 orang siswa yang mencapai nilai tuntas. Pada siklus I jumlah siswa yang tuntas sebanyak 15 orang siswa atau 55,56 % dan pada siklus II jumlah siswa tuntas mencapai 100 %. Dari hasil ini, menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran dengan menggunakan media Microsoft PowerPoint dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas XI BKP SMK Negeri 1 Gunungsari untuk mata pelajaran pengelolaan bisnis konstruksi dan properti di semester genap tahun pelajaran 2022/2023.
Toward a versatile spaceborne architecture for immediate monitoring of the global methane pledge
Authors: Wang Yuchen , Guo Xvli , Huo Yajie , Li Mengying , Pan Yuqing , Yu Shaocai , Baklanov Alexander , Rosenfeld Daniel , Seinfeld John H. , Li Pengfei
Published: May 2023

Abstract. The global methane pledge paves a fresh, critical way toward carbon
neutrality. However, it remains largely invisible and highly controversial
due to the fact that planet-scale and plant-level methane retrievals have
rarely been coordinated. This has never been more essential within the
narrow window to reach the Paris target. Here we present a two-tiered
spaceborne architecture to address this issue. Using this framework, we
focused on the United States, China, the Middle East, and North Africa, and
simultaneously uncovered methane-abundant regions and plumes. These include
new super-emitters, potential leakages, and unprecedented multiple plumes in
a single source. More importantly, this framework is shown to challenge
official emission reports that possibly mislead estimates from global,
regional, and site scales, particularly by missing super-emitters. Our
results show that, in principle, the above framework can be extended to be
multi-tiered by adding upcoming stereoscopic measurements and suitable
artificial intelligence, and thus it is sufficiently versatile for immediate
and future monitoring of the global methane pledge.
The First Results of Cloud Retrieval from Geostationary Environmental Monitoring Spectrometer
Authors: Kim Bo-Ram , Kim Gyuyeon , Cho Minjeong , Choi Yong-Sang , Kim Jhoon
Published: May 2023

Abstract. This research introduces the cloud retrieval algorithm for Geostationary Environmental Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS), the first geostationary orbit satellite, and shows the validation of its cloud products through comparison with other satellites: OMI, TROPOMI, AMI, and CALIOP. The purpose of GEMS cloud products is to correct the impact of clouds on atmospheric components retrieval, which use the O2-O2 absorption band to retrieve the effective cloud fraction (ECF) and cloud centroid pressure (CCP). The GEMS cloud retrieval algorithm showed similar cloud retrieval performance to OMI. We analyzed the cloud retrieval characteristics for cases of air pollution, typhoons, and fog in the East Asia region to evaluate whether GEMS cloud products can represent various cloud features. The present cloud validation results would initiate to improve the GEMS cloud retrieval algorithm in the future.
Geostationary Environment Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS) polarization characteristics and correction algorithm
Authors: Choi Haklim , Liu Xiong , Jeong Ukkyo , Chong Heesung , Kim Jhoon , Ahn Myung Hwan , Ko Dai Ho , Lee Dong-won , Moon Kyung-Jung , Lee Kwang-Mog
Published: May 2023

Abstract. The Geostationary Environment Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS) is the first geostationary earth orbit (GEO) environmental instrument, onboard the Geostationary Korea Multi-Purpose Satellite–2B (GEO-KOMPSAT-2B) launched on 19 February 2020, and is measuring reflected radiance from the Earth’s surface and atmosphere system in the range of 300 to 500 nm in the ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) region. The radiometric response of a satellite sensor that measures the UV-Vis wavelength region can depend on the polarization states of the incoming light. To reduce the sensitivity due to polarization, many current low earth orbit (LEO) satellites are equipped with a scrambler to depolarize the signals or a polarization measurement device (PMD) that simultaneously measures the polarization state of the atmosphere, then utilizes it for a polarization correction. However, a novel polarization correction algorithm is required since GEMS does not have a scrambler or a PMD. Therefore, this study aims to improve the radiometric accuracy of GEMS by developing a polarization correction algorithm optimized for GEMS that simultaneously considers the atmosphere's polarization state and the instrument's polarization sensitivity characteristics. The polarization factor and angle were derived by the preflight test on the ground as a function of wavelengths, showing a polarization sensitivity of more than 2 % at some specific wavelengths. The polarization states of the atmosphere are configured as a look-up table (LUT) using the Vector Linearized Discrete Ordinate Radiative-Transfer model (VLIDORT). Depending on the observation geometry and atmospheric conditions, the observed radiance spectrum can be included with a polarization error of up to 2 %. The performance of the proposed GEMS polarization algorithm was assessed using synthetic data, and the errors due to polarization were found to be larger in clear regions than in cloudy regions. After the polarization correction, polarization errors were reduced close to zero for almost all wavelengths, including a high peak and curvature of polarization error, which sufficiently demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed polarization correction algorithm. From the actual observation data after the launch of GEMS, the diurnal variation for the spatial distribution of polarization error was confirmed to be minimum at noon and maximum at sunrise/sunset. This can be used to improve the quality of GEMS measurements, the first geostationary environmental satellite, and then contribute to the retrieved accuracy of various Level 2 products (hereafter, L2), such as trace gases and aerosols in the atmosphere.
Revisiting the applicability and constraints of molybdenum and uranium-based paleo redox proxies: comparing two contrasting sill fjords
Authors: Paul K. Mareike , Hermans Martijn , Jokinen Sami A. , Brinkmann Inda , Filipsson Helena L. , Jilbert Tom
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Sedimentary molybdenum (Mo) and uranium (U) enrichments are often used as redox proxies to reconstruct bottom water redox changes. However, these redox proxies may not be equally reliable across a range of coastal settings due to varying depositional environments. Fjords vary greatly in their depositional conditions, due to their unique bathymetry and hydrography, and are highly vulnerable to anthropogenic and climatic pressures. Currently, it is unknown to what extent Mo and U sequestration is affected by variable depositional conditions in fjords. Here, we use pore water and sequential extraction data to investigate Mo and U enrichment pathways in sediments of two sill fjords on the Swedish west coast with contrasting depositional environments and bottom water redox conditions. Our data suggest that sedimentary authigenic Mo and U pools differ between the two fjords. At the ir/regularly dysoxic (oxygen = 0.2–2 mL L−1) Gullmar Fjord, authigenic Mo largely binds to manganese (Mn) oxides and to a lesser extent to iron (Fe) oxides; Mo sulfides do not play a major role due to low sulfate reduction rates, which limits the rate of Mo burial. Authigenic U largely resides in carbonates. At the ir/regularly euxinic (oxygen = 0 mL L−1; total hydrogen sulfide ≥ 0 mL L−1) Koljö Fjord, authigenic Mo is significantly higher due to binding with more refractory organic matter complexes, and Mo-Fe-sulfide (S) phases. Uranium is moderately enriched and largely bound to organic matter. We found no direct evidence for temporal changes in bottom water redox conditions reflected in Mo and U enrichments at either Gullmar or Koljö Fjord. While sulfidic bottom waters favor Mo sequestration at Koljö Fjord, enrichment maxima reflect a combination of depositional conditions rather than short-term low oxygen events. Our data demonstrate that secondary pre- and post-depositional factors control Mo and U sequestration in fjords to such an extent that bottom water redox conditions are either not being systematically recorded or overprinted. This explains the large variability in trace metal enrichments observed in fjords and has implications for applying Mo and U as proxies for environmental redox reconstructions in such systems.
Analysis of insoluble particles in hailstones in China
Authors: Zhang Haifan , Lin Xiangyu , Zhang Qinghong , Bi Kai , Ng Chan-Pang , Ren Yangze , Xue Huiwen , Chen Li , Chang Zhuolin
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Insoluble particles affect weather and climate indirectly by heterogeneous freezing process. Current weather and climate models have large uncertainty in freezing process simulation due to little regarding species and number concentration of heterogeneous ice-nucleating particles, mainly insoluble particles. Here, for the first time, size distribution and species of insoluble particles are analyzed in 30 shells of 12 hailstones in China, using scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry. Total 289,461 insoluble particles are detected and grouped into 3 species: organics, dust, and bioprotein by machine learning methods. The size distribution of insoluble particles of each species vary greatly in different hailstorms but little in shells. Further, classic size distribution modes of organics and dust were performed as logarithmic normal distributions, which may be adapted in future weather and climate models though uncertainty still exists. Our finding suggests that physical properties of aerosols should be considered in model simulation on ice freezing process.
Non-destructive multi-sensor core logging allows rapid imaging, measurement of bulk density and estimation of ice content in permafrost cores
Authors: Pumple Joel , Monteath Alistair , Harvey Jordan , Roustaei Mahya , Alvarez Alejandro , Buchanan Casey , Froese Duane
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Permafrost cores provide physical samples that can be used to measure the characteristics of frozen ground. Measurement of core physical properties, however, are typically destructive and time intensive. In this study, multi-sensor core logging (MSCL) is used to provide a rapid, high-resolution, non-destructive method to image and collect the physical properties of permafrost cores, allowing the visualization of cryostructures, measurement of bulk density and magnetic susceptibility, and estimation of volumetric ice content. Six permafrost cores with differing properties were analyzed using MSCL and compared with established destructive analyses to assess the potential of this instrument both in terms of accuracy and relative rate of data acquisition. A calibration procedure is presented for gamma ray attenuation from a 137Cs source that is specific to frozen core materials. This accurately measures bulk density over the wide range of material densities found in permafrost. MSCL bulk density data show strong agreement with destructive analyses based on discrete sample measurements. Bulk density data from the gamma attenuation, along with soil density measurements for different sediment types, are used to estimate volumetric ice content. The results show strong agreement with destructive analyses, illustrating that MSCL can provide accurate non-destructive estimates of ice contents and provide a digital archive of permafrost cores for future applications.
Technical note: Seamless Extraction and Analysis of River Networks in R
Authors: Carraro Luca
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Spatially explicit mathematical models are key to a mechanistic understanding of environmental processes in rivers. Such models necessitate extended information on networks' morphology, which is often retrieved from geographic information system (GIS) software, thus hindering the establishment of replicable, script-based workflows. Here I present rivnet, an R-package for GIS-free extraction and analysis of river networks based on digital elevation models (DEMs). The package exploits TauDEM's flow direction algorithm on user-provided or online accessible DEMs, and allows computing covariate values and assigning hydraulic variables across any network node. The package is designed so as to require minimal user input, while allowing customization for experienced users. It is specifically intended for application in models of ecohydrological, ecological or biogeochemical processes in rivers. As such, rivnet aims to make river network analysis accessible to users unfamiliar with GIS-based and geomorphological methods, and therefore enhance the use of spatially explicit models in rivers.
Arctic Ocean simulations in the CMIP6 Ocean Model Intercomparison Project (OMIP)
Authors: Shu Qi , Wang Qiang , Guo Chuncheng , Song Zhenya , Wang Shizhu , He Yan , Qiao Fangli
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Arctic Ocean simulations in 19 global ocean–sea-ice
models participating in the Ocean Model Intercomparison Project (OMIP) of
the Coupled Model
Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) are evaluated in this paper. Our findings show no significant
improvements in Arctic Ocean simulations from the previous Coordinated
Ocean-ice Reference Experiments phase II (CORE-II) to the current OMIP.
Large model biases and inter-model spread exist in the simulated mean state
of the halocline and Atlantic Water layer in the OMIP models. Most of the
OMIP models suffer from a too thick and deep Atlantic Water layer, a too deep
halocline base, and large fresh biases in the halocline. The OMIP models
qualitatively agree on the variability and change of the Arctic Ocean
freshwater content; sea surface height; stratification; and volume, heat, and
freshwater transports through the Arctic Ocean gateways. They can reproduce
the changes in the gateway transports observed in the early 21st
century, with the exception of the Bering Strait. We also found that the
OMIP models employing the NEMO ocean model simulate relatively larger volume
and heat transports through the Barents Sea Opening. Overall, the
performance of the Arctic Ocean simulations is similar between the
CORE2-forced OMIP-1 and JRA55-do-forced OMIP-2 experiments.
Measurement of Ice Shelf Rift Width with ICESat-2 Laser Altimetry: Automation, Validation, and the behavior of Halloween Crack, Brunt Ice Shelf, East Antarctica
Authors: Morris Ashley , Lipovsky Bradley P. , Walker Catherine C. , Marsh Oliver J.
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Ice shelves influence the mass balance of the Antarctic Ice Sheet by restricting the flow of ice across the grounding zone. Their ability to restrict ice flow is sensitive to changes in their extent or thickness. Full thickness fractures, known as rifts, create tabular icebergs which reduce ice shelf extent. We present a method for measuring rift width using ICESat-2 laser altimetry, as part of a larger effort to detect, catalog and measure various characteristics of Antarctic rifts. We validate the results using optical satellite imagery and data from Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers around "Halloween Crack" on Brunt Ice Shelf, East Antarctica. During the study period a further rift, "North Rift" formed and rapidly calved a ~1270 km2 iceberg. In response to this second rift, the opening of Halloween Crack approached stagnation before returning to opening at a reduced rate. We suggest the opening rate is controlled by the ice shelf geometry and degree of contact with a pinning point at McDonald Ice Rumples, and its influence on the large-scale ice flow field. We replicate the general pattern of opening using an inverse finite element model, and discuss the response of the ice shelf to the calving. We use historical satellite imagery and previously published ice-front positions to demonstrate the importance of McDonald Ice Rumples to the long-term calving and advance cycle of Brunt Ice Shelf.
Optimization Detection of Skin Cancer using Deep Learning
Authors: Pangsibidang Reynatha Chrestella Amandara , Tuba Syahrul
Published: May 2023

Skin cancer is caused by the formation of abnormal cells that can assault or spread to numerous body sections. The skin cancer symptoms may include a mole with varying size, shape, and color, irregular edges, multiple hues, and sometimes, itching or bleeding. Exposure to the sun's UV radiation is attributed to more than 90 percent of known occurrences of Skin Cancer. In order to categorize cancer as malignant or benign, this study outlines the development of a classification system for skin cancer using deep learning. This system would use TensorFlow and Keras. The technique is used to classify skin cancer using the images from the data set that have been collected. After deployment, it was determined that the created Convolutional 2-D layer system was 78% accurate.
The kids pain collaborative: A collaborative implementation study of acute paediatric pain care in the emergency department
Authors:   , Williams Suzanne
Published: May 2023

Pain is a central and distressing experience for children in the emergency department. And too often, children wait in pain. Optimising pain care with frontline teams requires complex innovation across whole systems of care to achieve sustainable practice change. This thesis reports a hybrid type 3 implementation-effectiveness study co-designed and facilitated by an authentic clinical/academic research partnership – the Kids Pain Collaborative - to transform pain care in a major Australian paediatric ED. A complex model of internal/external facilitation was pivotal in transforming pain care practice and enabling a culture where it is not ok to wait in pain.
«Ipse transfert regna et mutat tempora». Urbano II e la crociata: una revisione
Authors: Musarra Antonio
Published: May 2023

Il pensiero di Urbano II è stato al centro di numerosi studi, volti pricipalmente a comprendere la genesi della spedizione gerosolimitana del 1096-1099. L’articolo riesamina le fonti urbaniane, con particolare riguardo all’epistolario papale, sottolineando le peculiari posizioni papali nell’ambito della “riforma ecclesiastica” dell’XI secolo. Quella specifica forma di guerra che definiamo “crociata” – termine sconosciuto ai contemporanei – fu, anzitutto, un mezzo per riportare in seno alla “cattolicità” le antiche sedi episcopali, sia in Europa, sia nel Mediterraneo, sia Asia, senza distinzioni. Lo scopo di tale costruzione, innanzitutto ideologica, è da ricercarsi nella progressiva costruzione del primato petrino, nell’ambito della contrapposizione fra il clero riformatore, quello imperiale e quello greco.
İşe Gömülmüşlük, İşe Tutkunluk ve Güçlendirmenin İşten Ayrılma Niyeti Üzerindeki Etkisi: Sağlık Çalışanları Üzerinde Bir Meta-Analiz
Authors: ÖZDEMİR İsmail
Published: May 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı sağlık çalışanlarında işe gömülmüşlük, işe tutkunluk ve güçlendirme değişkenlerinin işten ayrılma niyeti üzerindeki etkisini değerlendirmektir. Bu amacı gerçekleştirmek üzere konu ile ilgili sağlık çalışanları ile gerçekleştirilen araştırmalar meta-analiz yöntemi kullanılarak incelenmiştir. Analiz sonuçları sağlık çalışanlarında işe gömülmüşlük, güçlendirme, işe tutkunluk değişkenlerinin işten ayrılma niyeti üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisi olduğunu göstermiştir. Her bir değişkenin etki yönü negatiftir ve gücü orta seviyededir. Bu çalışma ile elde edilen bulgular, sağlık alanında gelecekte gerçekleştirilecek olan araştırmalar tarafından kullanılabilir. Aynı zamanda sağlık alanında bulunan yöneticilerin, yönetim politikaları belirirleme sürecinde bu çalışma ile elde edilen bulguları kullanabileceği düşünülmektedir.
Vokiškoji kraštovaizdžio architektūros tradicija Europoje ir Lietuvoje
Authors: Deveikienė Vaiva , Deveikis Steponas
Published: May 2023

Vokiškoji kraštovaizdžio architektūros mokykla ir tradicija turi savitą raišką. Vokiškoji kraštovaizdžio formavimo, sodų meno tradicija turėjo įtakos ir kitose Europos šalyse, tiek kaimyninėse, tiek atokiau esančiose. Straipsnyje analizuojama šios tradicijos – pedagoginės, praktinės ir kūrybinės veiklos organizavimo, meninės raiškos – aspektai Europos šalyse ir Lietuvoje.
Lietaus vandens naudojimo galimybės ūkyje
Authors: Vyčienė Gitana , Grybauskienė Vilda , Babilienė Jurgita , Liniauskienė Ernesta
Published: May 2023

Lietaus vanduo gali būti surenkamas nuo bet kurio pastato stogo ir vėliau panaudojamas ūkio reikmėms. Ty-rimas buvo atliktas ūkyje, esančiame Mitkūnų kaime, siekiant nustatyti lietaus vandens, bėgančio nuo ūkinio pastato stogo, kiekius ir parinkti talpos tūrį skirtingo drėgnumo metais. Nustatyta, kad nuo 100 m2 baseino ploto susidaro 23,6 m3 vandens, kurio pakaktų patenkinti 22 % ūkio vandens poreikio.  Jeigu vanduo būtų renkamas nuo 200 m2 baseino ploto, tai sausais metais būtų galima tenkinti 43 %, o drėgnais metais 65 % ūkio vandens poreikio. Skirtingo drėgnumo metais optimalus talpos tūris galėtų būti nuo 14 m3 iki 53 m3.
Disfagijos valdymas Europoje: ar pakanka žinių ir įgūdžių?
Authors: Bradauskienė Vijolė , Šunokaitė Aušra , Ežerskienė Sigutė , Ferrer-Mairal Ana , Remón Sara , Sanclemente Teresa
Published: May 2023

Straipsnyje analizuojama situacija, susijusi su disfagijos valdymu Europoje: jos paplitimas, sukeliamos problemos bei valdymo priemonės, aptariama specialistų, susiduriančių su disfagija įvairiose srityse, teorinės žinios bei praktiniai įgūdžiai. Tyrimo tikslas – įvertinti specialistų, susijusių su disfagijos valdymu (dietologų, dietistų, slaugytojų, logoterapeutų, maisto ruošimo technologų ir kt.) žinias apie disfagiją ir ištirti specialistų švietimo poreikį minėtose šalyse. Tyrimo metu nustatyta, kad nemaža dalis respondentų savo žinias apie disfagiją vertina nepakankamai gerai, mažiau nei pusė specialistų naudoja standartizuotą informaciją bei metodus modifikuotos tekstūros maisto lygiams įvardinti bei nustatyti, neturi žinių kaip reikia maitinti pacientus, sergančius disfagija. Tyrimas parodė, kad būtina gilinti specialistų žinias apie disfagiją, o geriausias būdas tai padaryti – įtraukti šią tematiką į sveikatos mokslų (medicinos, mitybos ir slaugos krypčių) studijų programas. Taip pat būtina parengti metodinę priemonę, kuria galėtų naudotis minėtų sričių specialistai visose Europos šalyse.
Analysis of Unique Resource Capabilities and Social Commerce Against Competitive Advantages in SMEs in Klambir Lima Village
Authors: Setiawan Nashrudin , Andika Rindi , Wahyono Teguh
Published: May 2023

This study aims to find out how the influence of Unique Resource Capabilities and Social Commerce on Competitive Advantage in SMEs in Klambir 5 District with the Multiple Regression Analysis approach. The number of samples taken was 83 respondents who were calculated using the Slovin formula. The problem to be researched is to find a model for applying unique resource capabilities and appropriate social development that will affect competitive advantage in general and specifically increase the business productivity of small and medium enterprises so that they can provide the best, both for internal entrepreneurs and the community in the Klambir environment. Lima as well as the wider community in general. Application of the principles of unique resource capabilities consisting of Tangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Organizational assets are expected to help efforts to improve business levels better. Continuous improvement of good business levels is important for SMEs to carry out so that they can continue to grow and develop and have a competitive advantage compared to other regions in their vicinity. Social commerce is an e-commerce concept that relies on social media and user participation to assist the online buying and selling process. This concept uses social media as a transaction platform that allows users to buy or sell goods or services. However, several innovations in social trading do not involve exchanging money in the transaction process.

Keywords: Unique Resource Capabilities Social Commerce; Competitive Advantage
LITERASI INFORMASI MEDIA SOSIAL (ONLINE) DALAM MENINGKATKAN PENGETAHUAN MASYARAKAT DESA TONTONUNU DI SEKTOR PERTANIAN
Authors: Misnawati Misnawati , Umran La Ode Muh , Jaya Asrul
Published: May 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui bagaimana literasi informasi media massa dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat Desa Tontonunu di sektor pertanian. Informan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini sebanyak 7 orang. Teknik penentuan informan menggunakan teknik Purposive Sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi. Sumber data terdiri dari data primer dan sekunder, jenis data terdiri dari data kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Teknik analisis data digunakan dalam penelitian adalah pendekatan analisis secara kualitatif.
A adoção de práticas sustentáveis no ambiente organizacional da Gestão pública Municipal de Sumé/PB.
Authors:   , Karine Correia da Silva Gislane
Published: May 2023

O presente estudo tem como tema a adoção de práticas sustentáveis no ambiente organizacional da gestão pública municipal. Configurando-se como um estudo de caso sobre a gestão ambiental e o desenvolvimento sustentável na Prefeitura Municipal de Sumé na administração direta. O objetivo geral é analisar as práticas sustentáveis adotadas pela gestão pública municipal. A pesquisa a seguir tem como característica ser do tipo descritivo, qualitativo e também teve a utilização de pesquisas bibliográficas, através de um estudo de caso, com a aplicação de um questionário aos secretários municipais. Como resultado tem que a gestão ambiental e o desenvolvimento sustentável ainda estão apenas começando a se desenvolver, pois ainda precisa conscientizar os governantes e as pessoas para que essas práticas sustentáveis sejam adotadas, visando à melhoria do meio ambiente e da população. Portanto, conclui-se que é através da gestão pública e de políticas públicas mais eficientes que teremos mais chances de conseguir mudanças e transformações.
STRATEGI PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PENDIDIKAN MASYARAKAT DESA SUAK PUNTONG
Authors: Insari Reva Dwi , Arasih Yulanda , Marefanda Nodi
Published: May 2023

Penerapan Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) dalam pembangunan pendidikan desa berkualitas merupakan salah satu tujuan SDGs yang ke empat, yaitu menjamin kualitas pendidikan yang adil dan inklusif serta memberikan kesempatan dan dorongan bagi semua kalangan untuk dapat terus belajar sepanjang hayat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui  strategi yang dilakukan pemerintah desa dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan masyarakat desa Suak Puntong untuk mewujudkan tujuan dari SDGs. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan secara triangulasi (penggabungan data), analisis data bersifat induktif, dan hasil penelitian lebih menekankan pada maksud serta tujuan yang akan dicapai. Dari hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa kualitas pendidikan di desa Suak Puntong masih  tergolong rendah hal ini disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor seperti kurangnya minat dari anak-anak untuk melanjutkan pendidikan serta kurangnya dorongan dari orang tua untuk memotivasi anaknya. Disamping itu, upaya yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah desa untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan belum optimal dikarenakan masih ditemukan beberapa kendala dan kekurangan, sehingga desa Suak Puntong belum mampu untuk mencapai tujuan dari SDGs yakni pembangunan pendidikan desa berkualitas.
ASSESSMENT OF AWARENESS AND RISK FACTORS FOR CERVICAL CANCER AMONG YOUNG WOMEN IN ALMATY
Authors: Satanova A. , Kaidarova D. , Kukubassov E. , Sadykova T. , Bolatbekova R. , Bertleuov O. , Kaldybekov D.
Published: May 2023

Relevance: Currently, in the world, including Kazakhstan, the increasing number of new cervical cancer cases among women of reproductive age is a socio-demographic problem. The increase in cervical cancer incidence among young women, the high prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among young sexually active women, the lack of screening programs for the early detection of cervical cancer in young women, the need to take urgent measures to increase awareness of young women about risk factors for cervical cancer and methods of prevention and determined the relevance of this study.
The study aimed to estimate the awareness, identify risk factors for cervical cancer, and assess the state of reproductive health of young women of Almaty by questioning.
Methods: The article presents an analytical study of the intermediate results of a survey of young women aged 18 to 32 years and living in Almaty. Participants received full information on the upcoming survey. The questionnaire collected information on socio-demographic data, awareness of cervical cancer prevention, and women’s gynecological history. The questionnaire contained 30 questions in total and took 10 minutes to complete.
Results: Among young women in Almaty, low awareness of primary and secondary prevention of cervical cancer was revealed in all age groups. The most common risk factors for cervical cancer among young women in Almaty were an early onset of sexual activity, smoking, and hormonal contraceptive uptake.
Conclusion: The survey showed the problem of low awareness of girls about cervical cancer and the risk factors for developing cervical cancer. Based on these data, we can state the need for educational work on these issues among young people.