bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Grãos secos de destilaria em suplementos para bovinos a pasto
Authors: Picanço Yasmin dos Santos , Goes Rafael Henrique de Tonissi e Buschinelli de , Gandra Jefferson Rodrigues , Barbosa Daniel Parente , Silva Nayara Gonçalves da , Oliveira Raquel Tenório de , Vale João Pedro Sousa do
Published: September 2024

Resumo Objetivou-se avaliar a inclusão de níveis crescentes de DDG sobre consumo e digestibilidade de nutrientes e fermentação ruminal em bovinos mantidos a pasto. Foram utilizados 5 novilhos, machos, castrados, providos de cânula ruminal pesando 450±50kg, com 18 meses de idade, mantidos em pasto de capim Marandu; e distribuídos em quadrado latino 5x5. O DDG foi incluído nos suplementos nas seguintes proporções 0, 100, 150, 200 e 300 g/kg de MS. Os dados foram analisados e submetidos à análise de variância, ao nível de significância de 5%, sendo avaliados por regressão polinominal simples. A disponibilidade total de pasto e de matéria verde apresentaram médias de 2,0 Ton/ha e 1,3 Ton/ha, respectivamente, permitindo a seletividade pelos animais. O consumo de pasto (P=0,032), MS (P=0,041), MO (P=0,022), e PB (P=0,035) apresentaram comportamento quadrático com a inclusão do DDG nos suplementos, onde os maiores consumos para ambos correspondeu aos suplementos com 100 e 200g/kg de inclusão. A digestibilidade da FDN (P=0,001) e MO (P=0,046) também sofreu efeito quadrático (P<0,05), constatando que em níveis acima de 200g/kg pode ser diminuída. O N-consumido também sofreu efeito quadrático (P=0,032) com aumento na inclusão de 100, 200 e 300g/kg de DDG, estando ligado a fração proteica do DDG. Os níveis de Isovalerato (P=0,0001), AGCR (P=0,004) e a produção de CH4 (P=0,022) diminuíram linearmente, indicando decréscimo nas perdas energéticas pelos animais. Com isso, recomenda-se níveis entre 150 e 200g/kg de DDG em suplementos para bovinos mantidos a pasto.
CONSTRUÇÃO IDENTITÁRIA DA BAHIA
Authors: Melo Cristina Teixeira Vieira de
Published: September 2024

Resumo Neste artigo, focalizamos a relação entre linguagem e construção de identidade. Com base em ferramentas teóricas e metodológicas da Análise do Discurso, analisamos as estratégias lingüístico-discursivas usadas pelo governo baiano em sua campanha publicitária de 2002, cuja assinatura anunciava: “Bahia um estado de espírito, um Estado de vanguarda”. Nessa campanha, a Bahia é representada através de três matrizes discursivas básicas: lugar de beleza natural incomparável; terra de gente alegre, festiva e trabalhadora e local onde o desenvolvimento acontece por meio das parcerias estabelecidas entre governo do Estado e empresariado. A partir da análise do ethos dos atores discursivos postos em cena (governo, empresários e trabalhadores), bem como da seleção verbal e lexical, apontamos aspectos relativos a como se arquiteta, na mídia, a construção da identidade baiana.
DA CARTILHA AO E-MAIL E À PEÇA PUBLICITÁRIA: OS PORTADORES DE TEXTO MARCANDO A INCLUSÃO/ EXCLUSÃO DO SUJEITO NA ESCRITA
Authors: Pacífico Soraya Maria Romano , Romão Lucília Maria Sousa
Published: September 2024

Resumo Nesse artigo, visamos discutir como a prática pedagógica de alfabetização está distante das necessidades de leitura e escrita do sujeito, que vive em contato com textos escritos dos mais variados gêneros, que está submetido a um verdadeiro bombardeio de gêneros textuais e que é, o tempo todo, convidado a ler e compreender o que lê. Para isso, recorreremos aos pressupostos teóricos da Análise do Discurso de ‘linha’ francesa e às teorias do letramento para compreender o modo como a sociedade da informação reclama a familiaridade com vários portadores de texto na mesma medida em que a escola não dá conta de preencher tal demanda, gerando, assim, um furo sobre o qual queremos especular.
PROGRAMA, SEUS GPS E CLIENTES: TECNOLOGIA DE GÊNERO E PERFORMATIVIDADE LABORAL
Authors: Sester Eros
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho investiga a desconstrução e reimaginação do conceito de “trabalho sexual”, enfocando o processo de produção de corporalidades na sua relação com a circulação de bens e dinheiro a partir de trabalho de campo realizado com garotos de programa (GPs) desde São Paulo. A proliferação de categorias laterais (pornógrafo, massagista, acompanhante etc.) e a vulnerabilidade evidenciada pela violência estrutural explicitam o processo mediante o qual a forma-profissão emerge performativamente (em contraste, por exemplo, com a forma-amizade). A abordagem proposta, anti-essencialista e interseccional, adota como premissa o fato de que as subjetividades fundamentais da relação prostitucional, GP e cliente, são forjadas a partir do encadeamento sistemático de situações-programa. O programa é visto como uma célula atitudinal mediante a qual tais devires se estabelecem e reproduzem, mobilizando uma rede que envolve instituições, serviços e não-humanos e multiplicando territorialidades.
Optimization of Submerged Fermentation Conditions for Polysaccharide Production in Species of the Genus Ganoderma (Agaricomycetes) and Comparative Analysis of the Antioxidant Activities of Different Strains
Authors: Luo Shanshan , Luo Yilin , Yuan Yi , Zhou Jiliang , Huang Wei , Wu Xiaomin , Cao Tian-Xu , Du Ping
Published: September 2024

Species of the genus Ganoderma are important medicinal and edible mushrooms, with polysaccharides being its main active ingredient. The submerged fermentation of Ganoderma is an important source of polysaccharides in the mycelia. In this study, a single factor test and an orthogonal test were employed to optimize the medium and fermentation conditions with the objective of obtaining a high content of polysaccharide in the liquid submerged fermentation culture mycelia of Ganoderma species. The results demonstrated that the optimal culture medium formula for polysaccharide accumulation in mycelia was: soluble starch, 25 g/L; wheat bran, 3 g/L; and KH2PO4, 4.5 g/L, with a pH of 4.0, and the optimal culture conditions were a temperature of 27°C, a rotational speed of 90 r/min, and an incubation period of 11 d. Furthermore, the mycelia of 20 strains from nine species of Ganoderma were cultured under optimal fermentation conditions, and the content of polysaccharide in mycelia and its antioxidant activity were analyzed. The findings revealed that the polysaccharide content in the mycelia of strains GD and Du996 was notably elevated, at 56.97 and 53.22 mg/g, respectively. The polysaccharide content was found to be high in the mycelia of G. sichuanense and G. lucidum, with an average of 35 mg/g. Nevertheless, no notable discrepancy was observed in the polysaccharide content of the mycelia of the cultivated and wild strains. Moreover, the antioxidant activity analysis revealed that the DPPH clearance rate of strains Du1320, Du280, and GD was 92.85%, 90.86%, and 89.06%, respectively. The ABTS clearance rate of strain GSD was the highest (75.39%), and the hydroxyl radical clearance rate of strain GD was the highest (81.98%). In conclusion, this study optimized the medium and conditions for high polysaccharide yield in the liquid submerged fermentation culture of Ganoderma and identified the strains with the highest yield and antioxidant activity. The present results may provide a theoretical basis for the future production of polysaccharides in mycelia by liquid fermentation of Ganoderma as well as for the development and utilization of strains with high polysaccharide yield and antioxidant activity.
Employee satisfaction and retention:social marketing and happiness
Authors: Galiano-Coronil Araceli , Blanco-Moreno Sofía
Published: September 2024

this research analyses the critical factors influencing employee satisfaction and retention in the context of the Great Resignation by exploring the key organizational elements that significantly impact employee contentment and loyalty. The justification for this study lies in the need fororganizations to understand and address the issues leading to high turnover rates and employee dissatisfaction, which have been exacerbated byrecent global workforce changes. The main objectives are to identify the key factors that contribute to employee satisfaction and to provide insights into how organizations can enhance their work environments, career growth opportunities, and management practices to retain talent. Themethodology involves a semantic network analysis of 138,764 employee reviews from 136 companies, collected via Glassdoor between 2021 and 2023. These reviews were analyzed using the Semantic Networks Tool to identify recurring themes related to work environment, career growth, workload, and management practices. The main results indicate that both current and former employees highly value a supportive and positive work environment and career growth opportunities. However, significant disadvantages include overwork, long hours, and poor managementpractices. The study highlights that the critical factors influencing employee satisfaction and retention include a positive work environment,opportunities for career growth, and effective management practices
Business strategies: Adaptation and survival in times of crisis
Authors: Quispe Roberto , Floriano Jerson , Terrones Andres , Avalos Jhonnatan
Published: September 2024

Economic crises pose an existential threat to many companies, but those that manage to adapt and reinvent themselves can not only survive, but even grow stronger in these periods. The objective of this article has been to examine the determining strategies in the initiatives adopted by companies that successfully weathered the different crises in recent years. This article consists of a systematic review with a qualitative approach, which was carried out with the PRISMA method, for which a quick review was made of the most relevant research in this field in recent years, selecting 66 articles from the main scientific databases. The results show that the value of technology through digital channels of commerce, remote work and Artificial Intelligence solutions facilitates adaptation to the new environment, and highlights the renewal of the supply of products and services oriented to the consumer as a way of experimentation and survival. Finally, they note the multiplication of alliances between companies as a key factor in resilience and strengthening in times of uncertainty.
Advancements in Biological Dosimetry Techniques for Surge Response to Radiation Emergencies in Ghana
Authors: Sandra Agbenyegah , Elom Achoribo , Daniel Gyingiri Achel
Published: September 2024

The awareness of the use of biodosimetry to estimate external radiation doses received by individuals and in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, diagnostic, and interventional radiology has gained traction in recent years. At present Ghana is poised to integrate about 1GW of nuclear power into its electricity mix by 2034. The increased awareness of biodosimetry is probably due to increased radiological threats and incidents, medical and forensic applications, the quest to strengthen emergency response to unplanned radiation exposures such as radiological accidents, and the malevolent use of radioactive sources. Biodosimetry capabilities would play an effective role during public health management of radiation emergencies for rapid dose estimation and help to medically categorize the exposures for the purpose of prioritizing treatment of the affected persons. Moreover, it will also serve to provide reassurance and psychological support for the “worried-well”. Biodosimetry methods and infrastructure can also be utilized for various applications, including molecular research, medical cytogenetics, and forensics. This write-up assesses the status of biodosimetry methods and infrastructure capabilities available at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), which could be leveraged during radiological or allied scenarios.
USDA LTAR Common Experiment measurement: Sediment flux v1
Authors: L. Edwards Brandon , W. Van Zee Justin , M. Courtright Ericha
Published: September 2024

Wind erosion from agroecosystems can harm ecosystem functions, environmental quality, and human health. Wind erosion can also lead to reduced economic returns through damage to property and compensatory increases in supplemental fertility. Field measurements of wind erosion are resource- and time-intensive, necessitating using predictive models across different land uses. Here, we briefly describe field measurements necessary for generating sediment flux estimates using the Aeolian EROsion (AERO) model. This model requires data on soil surface texture, ground and foliar cover, canopy height, and vegetation canopy gap lengths. Methods align with those used by the National Wind Erosion Research Network, which aims to develop decision-support tools for managing wind erosion and its impacts.
EVALUACIÓN DE LA INCORPORACIÓN DE LODOS PAPELEROS COMO CARGAS EN MATERIALES POLIMÉRICOS
Authors: Valencia-García Marco , Quinchía-Figueroa Adriana M. , Uribe Castrillón Juliana
Published: September 2024

El tratamiento de efluentes de la industria de papel suave, genera un residuo denominado “lodo”, el cual es una mezcla de caolín y fibras de celulosa; debido a la permanente generación de este residuo y a la carga ambiental que representa su disposición, por su comportamiento bajo cargas compresivas y altos contenidos de humedad, se hace necesario plantear soluciones para su aprovechamiento. En este estudio, se evaluó la incorporación del lodo de papel como carga en materias primas poliméricas. Para el desarrollo del proyecto se tuvieron en cuenta materiales como polivinil cloruro cristal (PVC), polietileno (PE) y resinas poliestéricas (RP). Los ensayos se basaron en la sustitución de carbonato de calcio por el lodo, teniendo en cuenta los porcentajes empleados en la industria. El lodo se aplicó bajo dos condiciones: lodo crudo, húmedo y sin moler para el PVC y seco y molido para mezclar con RP y PE. Las pruebas ejecutadas fueron flexión (ASTM D-790), dureza Barcol (ASTM D-2583), tracción (ASTM D-638) y abrasión. Los resultados de las pruebas mostraron que el lodo puede reemplazar la carga tradicional, sin comprometer la calidad del producto. Este proyecto ofrece una valorización de los residuos papeleros, ampliando su ciclo de vida, acrecentando la capacidad de los rellenos sanitarios e igualmente permite que la industria genere procesos y materiales ecológicos.
EVALUACIÓN DE LAS PROPIEDADES DE RECUBRIMIENTOS DE NÍQUEL ELECTRODEPOSITADOS
Authors: Calderón Jorge A. , Henao Johny , Gómez Maryory
Published: September 2024

En este estudio obtuvieron recubrimientos de níquel depositados sobre sustratos de acero al carbono AISI 1016 mediante polarización lineal en un electrodo de disco rotatorio (EDR) a diferentes velocidades de rotación. Los recubrimientos se obtuvieron a partir de una solución tipo Watts clásica. Las propiedades de los recubrimientos se estudiaron mediante DRX y SEM, además, se estudió el comportamiento frente a la corrosión-erosión, las propiedades tribológicas se evaluaron en un tribómetro de tipo esfera sobre disco y se realizaron medidas de microdureza Knoop. Se observó que la morfología de los recubrimientos es regular y compuesta principalmente por cristales en forma de poliedros. Los recubrimientos obtenidos a 625 rpm presentaron un mejor comportamiento frente a la corrosión-erosión y mayor microdureza, esto se debe a que con el aumento de la velocidad de rotación, los cristales de níquel se hicieron más pequeños lo que hace que exista una mejor compactación del recubrimiento.
Mısır’da Demokrasiye Geçiş Sürecinin Başarısızlığı
Authors: Turan Şuayip , Bingöl Yılmaz
Published: September 2024

Demokrasi sadece Mısır'da değil, Arap bölgesinde de en çok talep edilen rejimlerden biridir. 2010'un sonuna gelindiğinde, Mısır halkı otoriter yöneticilere karşı kitlesel gösteriyi destekledi. Bölgedeki insanlar, büyük ve belirleyici bir kitle olduklarında, baskıcı yöneticilerinin demokratik olmayan bir yönetim anlayışını bırakmak zorunda kaldıklarını fark ettiler. Bu nedenle Mısır'daki ayaklanma, bölgede insanların siyasi liderlerine özgürce oy verdiği yeni bir siyaset için büyük umutlar taşıyordu. Bu çalışmada Mısırdaki iç ve dış aktörlerin demokrasiye geçişe etkisi incelenmiştir. Mısırdaki iç faktörler Mursi yönetiminin diğer bir ifadeyle o dönem için demokrasiye geçişin başarısızlığına sebep olmuştur. Hem bölgesel hem de küresel aktörler darbeyi desteklediler ve karşı devrimden hemen sonra Mısır’a mali yardımlarda bulundular. Bu makalenin ana amacı Mısır'da demokrasiye geçişin başarısızlık nedenlerini ortaya koymaktır.
Fisher Hipotezinin Testi: Zamana Bağlı Değişen Katsayılar Tahmini
Authors: Abdioğlu Zehra , Yamak Nebiye
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmada Türkiye için Fisher hipotezinin geçerliliği zamana bağlı değişen katsayı modeli çerçevesinde 2005-2022 dönemine ilişkin aylık veri seti kullanılarak araştırılmıştır. Öncelikle Phillips-Ouliaris yaklaşımı ile enflasyon ve faiz serileri arasındaki eş-bütünleşme ilişkisi araştırılarak seriler arasında uzun dönem ilişki olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Daha sonra hem uyarlanan beklentiler hem de rasyonel beklentiler varsayımı altında zamana bağlı değişen uzun dönem Fisher katsayıları tahmin edilmiştir. Zamana bağlı değişen uzun dönem katsayı tahminleri nominal faiz serilerinin enflasyon serileriyle bire bir ilişkili olmadığını, diğer bir ifadeyle tam ya da güçlü formda Fisher etkisinin geçerli olmadığını göstermiştir. Buna ek olarak zamana bağlı değişen uzun dönem Fisher katsayıları uzun dönem nominal faiz oranının kısa dönem nominal faiz oranına göre enflasyona daha büyük bir duyarlılık gösterdiğini ortaya koymuştur. Ayrıca uyarlanan beklentiler durumunda rasyonel beklentilere göre faizlerin enflasyona daha büyük tepki verdiği belirlenmiştir.
Geçici Koruma Kapsamında Bulunanların Ekonomiye Etkisinin Vatandaş Üzerinden Araştırılması: Çankırı Örneği
Authors: Göç Eray
Published: September 2024

Toplumsal huzur ve refahın yollarından birisi ekonomik koşullar bakımdan da belli bir istikrarın sağlanması, ekonomik standartlar bakımından toplumda yaşayan tüm fertlerin insani yaşam koşuları bakımından belli bir seviyede olmasıdır. Ekonomi, ülkelerin dış ilişkilerinde ve dünya siyasetinde de konumunu belirlemek bakımından son derece önemli bir yere sahiptir. Dolayısıyla ekonomiye etki eden koşullar toplum üzerinde ve dolayısıyla devletin konumu üzerinde son derece önemli bir etkiye sahiptir. Bu çalışma ile ekonomiye etkisi araştırılacak olan kesim, Yabancılar ve Uluslararası Koruma Kanunu kapsamında geçici koruma kavramı ile tanımlanan ve Suriye iç savaşında ülkesinden kaçarak açık kapı politikası neticesinde Türkiye’ye gelen Suriye vatandaşlarıdır. Bu maksatla örnek il olarak Çankırı’da, yarı yapılandırılmış yüz yüze anket yönetimi ile 18 yaş üstü vatandaşların katılımı neticesinde elde edilen verilerin değerlendirilmesi ve geçici koruma kapsamında bulunanların yerel halk tarafından ekonomi üzerinde tesirlerinin nasıl değerlendirildiği incelenecektir.
PAZARLAMA PERSPEKTİFİNDEN DİJİTAL BAĞIMLILIK ÜZERİNE KAVRAMSAL BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: Türken Ayşe Gülgün , Fırat Aytekin
Published: September 2024

Dijitalleşen dünyada bireyler olarak artan bir ivmeyle hayatlarımızda varlığını hissettiren teknojik cihazlara ve uygulamalara bakarak, dokunarak ve onlarla konuşarak günlerimizi sürdürmekteyiz. Zamanımızı, dikkatimizi ve paramızı giderek daha fazla tüketen dijital cihazlarımızın mümkün kıldığı dijital deneyimlere bağımlı olduğumuz söylenebilir. Bu bağımlılık hem akratik hem de mühendislik ürünü (bilerek tasarlanmış) sonucu ortaya çıkmaktadır. Teknoloji firmaları ve pazarlamacılar dijital ağlar ve büyük veri aracılığıyla bilgi edinmekte, elde edilen bilgileri kullanarak giderek daha fazla bağımlılık yaratan dijital deneyimler yaratmaktadırlar. Bu çalışmada dijitalleşen pazarlama stratejilerinin deneyimleri dijital bağımlılığa nasıl dönüştürdüğünü ortaya koymak amaçlanmıştır. Dijital pazarlama karması elemanları; ürün tasarımından reklam ve büyük veriye, her yerde bulunan dağıtım dinamiklerine ve “ücretsiz” fiyatlandırmaya kadar deneyimleri şekillendiren dijital stratejilerin rolü ele alınmıştır. Dijital bağımlılık gibi davranışsal bağımlılıkların "gerçek" bağımlılıklar olup olmadığının tartışıldığı günümüzde bireyler/tüketiciler için farkındalık yaratılmasının önemli olduğu ve bu kavramsal ilişkilendirilme çalışması ile literatüre derinlemesine bir bakış açısı sunulacağı düşünülmektedir.
Роль поведения потерпевшего в правонарушениях, совершенных на бытовой почве
Authors: Серкова Татьяна Валентиновна
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the victim's behavior in family and domestic conflicts, both in the commission of administrative offenses and criminal acts committed on domestic grounds. The scientific work analyzes theoretical approaches to the concept of "domestic crime". The author examines the characteristic features of this category of crimes. The reasons for the growth of domestic crimes and the decrease in their detection rate are highlighted, among which special attention is paid to the role and behavior of the victim. The forms of culpable behavior of the victim are subjected to a separate analysis. The article pays considerable attention to the study of statistical data and legal practice in criminal and administrative cases. Special attention is paid to the study of the impact of the victim's behavior on the high latency of domestic crimes. Based on the information received, the author makes recommendations for the prevention of this category of crimes.
Право ребенка на имя: классические и современные аспекты
Authors: Громоздина Мария Владимировна
Published: September 2024

Personalization and identification of a person is carried out in various ways. Among them, among one of the basic ones with deep historical roots and modern interpretation, a special place is occupied by the name, and in the legal sense - the right to a name (in a narrow and broad sense). This right, as a rule, is realized immediately after the birth of a child and involves elements of choice (by decision of the parents), the possibility of changing the name, its protection (in the interests of the child) and protection. At any of these stages, the traditional aspects of the development of relevant legal relations are inevitably accompanied by typical and atypical problems - restriction of the freedom to choose a name, abuse of the right to change it, search for mechanisms to protect and protect the right to a name (primarily in the interests of the child).
Research on the Composition of Feldspar Production Waste and Prospects for its Use
Authors: Puzik A.Yu. , Ilaltdinov I.Ya. , Pugach V.V. , Blinov S.M. , Menshikova E.A.
Published: September 2024

The results of studies of the material composition of tailings from the feldspar production of JSC Vishnegorsk Mining and Processing Plant are presented, and the possibilities of their use as technogenic mineral raw materials are assessed. Size distribution, qualitative and quantitative analyzes of the chemical and mineral composition of the tailings were carried out using X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The possibility of involving the modern tailings in a repeated technological cycle has been noted, especially considering the exclusion of crushing and grinding of the original ore from the technological process. It has been found that the tailings dump has the potential for significant concentrations (mg/kg): niobium (up to 390), cerium (up to 64.1), tantalum (74.3), neodymium (up to 15.2), germanium (up to 11.7), hafnium (up to 11.5). It is recommended to study the lower horizons of the Vishnegorsky MPP tailings dump for the presence of zones of possible enrichment in these elements, which is proposed to be carried out before the start of the reclamation process of the waste disposal site.
Research of the Performance Characteristics of Wood-polymer Composites Based on the Recycled Linear Polyethylene
Authors: Shabarin A.A. , Kuzmin A.M.
Published: September 2024

The results of a comparative study of the performance characteristics of wood-polymer composites based on recycled linear polyethylene (LLDPE) manufactured according to TU 38.32.33-001-44971101-2017 and high-density polyethylene (LDPE) grade 15303-003 produced by PJSC Kazanorgsintez are presented. It has been found that it is promising to use LLDPE to produce the wood-polymer composites, since its performance properties are comparable to LDPE, but at the same time it is significantly cheaper.
Ex-sulfates in the Atmosphere of Barnaul: Assessment and Sources of Еmission
Authors: Goponenko A.Yu. , Papina T.S.
Published: September 2024

The methodology for calculating the content of ex-sulfates (sulfates of anthropogenic origin) in the ground layer of the atmosphere for the flat territory of the Altai Territory is substantiated. The assessment was made of the content of ex-sulfates in precipitation falling on the territory of the city of Barnaul, as well as the analysis of the percentage of ex-sulfates in the total volume of sulfates in the surface layer of the city’s atmosphere over the past eight years (2014–2022). A correlation analysis of the weighted average seasonal values of ex-SO42– concentration in precipitation and air temperature was carried out. Their high negative correlation in the cold season of the year is shown. It was noted that no significant relationship was found for the warm period, which indicates a direct dependence of the concentration of ex-sulfates on the volume of coal combustion during the heating season.
The Aspects of Radiation Safety When Working With Ore from the Tomtor Integrated Rare Metal Deposit in Yakutia, Used as a Modifying Additive in Welding Materials
Authors: Stepanova K.V. , Stepanov V.E. , Okrughin A.V. , Ignatieva G.A.
Published: September 2024

The results of measurements of the content of radioactive elements in ore samples from the Tomtor integral rare metal deposit are considered with the aim of safe use of ore with rare earth elements as a modifier of the weld pool during the processes of manual arc welding and fusing. It was revealed using a semiconductor gamma spectrometer that a significantly larger proportion of ionizing radiation activity is represented by the thorium-232 family. It is noted that natural concentrate is added to the composition of welding materials in very small quantities, and during welding operations in the room next to the welder, the values of the exposure dose rate will correspond to the initial radiation background in the room, therefore, both the welder and those people who will be in contact with the welded materials will not receive additional radiation dose to the natural background. It was concluded that the process of manufacturing the welding materials, welding, fusing and the use of welded structures are completely safe in terms of radiation.
Rank Size Rule Analysis on the Urban Population Distribution of Indonesia for the Year 2020
Authors: Mohaqiq Mohammad Sadiq
Published: September 2024

The rank-size rule which is known as Zipf``s law is an interesting research topic in the field of urban and regional studies. Conclusions are drawn based on the parameters that examine people and their economic activities in a particular city. this study aims to assess the unique urban development and population distribution of Indonesia by taking into account the complex socioeconomic system and geographically different archipelago. This study uses demographical data from various cities in Indonesia to understand the hierarchal pattern of population distribution in urban areas. Furthermore, Indonesia is an interesting case study regarding urban economics since it has a vast geographical area and contains different cultures and economic activities. The main objective of this research is to understand the population distribution and to evaluate the accuracy of the rank-size rule model in this country. This research also aimed to identify the main factors that deviate the population distribution from the rank-size rule distribution. It is particularly important to develop practical policies on the urban development issues. The minor variations of population distribution in Indonesia from the rank-size rule model are a good tool for decision-makers to allocate resources, develop infrastructure, and contribute to sustainable urban expansion. In addition, this study is significant for understanding how the urban centers developed in Indonesia and how they interact with broader socio-economic perspectives which is essential for further urban development and wise decision-making.
Relevant Issues of Development of the Intellectual Property Institution in the Union State
Authors:   Dean of the Law Faculty, Professor of the Department of Legal Regulation of Economic Operations of the Financial University, Ruchkina Gulnara F.
Published: September 2024

In the article it is analyzed the legal regulations of the Union State regarding intellectual property issues. The position is formulated about the lack of uniformity of terminology used in the provisions of acts of the Union State, as well as about the existence of contradictions between the norms of the Annex to the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Belarus on scientific, technical and innovative cooperation “Intellectual property and confidential information” with domestic legislation. A proposal has been made to unify the terminology of the regulatory legal framework of the Union State in accordance with the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the domestic legislation of the participating states. According to the analysis of the problem of legitimization of parallel trading, various requirements of domestic legislation in relation to the regulation of parallel trading on the territory of the member states of the Union State have been identified. A proposal is being formulated to develop unified approaches to compiling a catalog of production containing intellectual property objects may to be imported into the regions of the Union State.
Theoretical and Legal Fundamentals of Informing of Facts of Corruption: A Comparative Law Study
Authors:   Head of the Department of Corruption Prevention Methodology of the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law, Truntsevsky Yury V. , Cherepanova Ekaterina V. ,   Leading Research Scientist of the Department of Corruption Prevention Methodology of the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law
Published: September 2024

The anti-corruption policy of a number of states testifies to systematic activities aimed at combating corruption. The analysis of the legislation of the Russian Federation showed that, despite the active formation of a legal and organizational framework that allows citizens to interact with state authorities and local governments in the field of anti-corruption, many issues have not yet been resolved, for example, in the case of protection of persons informing about facts of corruption. A study of the experience of foreign countries has shown that most countries are moving away from a staged approach to whistleblower protection to separate legislation covering various aspects of such protection. Finally, the authors conclude that the issues of protecting of persons who report on corruption cases and incentive measures (for example, payment of remuneration) will help to improve the efficiency of such activity.
EMBEZZLEMENT OF THE DIGITAL RUBLE: SPECIAL ASPECTS OF QUALIFICATION
Authors:   Professor of the Department of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Criminalistics, Sidorenko Elina L.
Published: September 2024

The paper performs a system analysis of algorithms of qualification of embezzlements, the subject of which is the digital ruble. The author uses methods of generalization, modeling and analogy to review the legal status of the digital ruble, special aspects of its circulation and develop a set of criteria to demarcate this concept from the ones that are similar in terms of constituent elements: theft from a bank account (Clause d of Part 3 of Art 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and fraud with the use of electronic payment means (Art 159.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).
ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF PROPERTY OF DEPOSITORS: RELEVANT AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT OF THE CRIMINAL PROHIBITION STIPULATED BY ART. 172.2 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors:   Senior Lecturer of the Department of Prosecutor's Supervision and Prosecutor's Involvement in Civil, Serdyuk Aleksandra Yu.
Published: September 2024

The article summarizes results of studying criminal liability for organization of activities aimed at raising funds and/or procuring other property (Art. 172.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). The paper analyzes Russian criminal laws on liability for illegal possession of property of depositors. The author has developed proposals for improvement of the constituent elements of a crime stipulated by Art. 172.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, relevant areas of combating illegal possession of property of depositors.
PERSPECTIVA DECOLONIAL PARA PROMOÇÃO DA ALTERIDADE E DIFERENÇA NO CURRÍCULO DOS MESTRADOS E DOUTORADOS PROFISSIONAIS
Authors: Marques Walter Rodrigues , Santos Maria José Albuquerque
Published: September 2024

O artigo apoia-se no pensamento decolonial para demonstrar a efetividade das práticas educativas promotoras de alteridade e diferença nos produtos dos mestrados (consolidados) e doutorados (em consolidação, o que limita a análise efetiva dos produtos) profissionais, problematizando os desafios inerentes à construção dos currículos críticos frente à diversidade sociocultural, econômica e histórica brasileira. Critica o currículo tradicional, que desconsidera a diversidade dos sujeitos educativos. A modalidade profissional opõe-se à educação bancária, ao observar e intervir na realidade, explicitando a necessidade de política pública. A abordagem é qualitativa, bibliográfica e documental. Analisa dois PPG Profissionais, um do Nordeste e outro do Sudeste, constatando que a temática negra é mais discutida que indígenas e LGBTQIAPN+. Conclui que urge a necessidade de pensar a inclusão dos invisibilizados nos currículos.
Estimation of Unknown Object Measures in a Chemical Weighing Design with Correlated Errors
Authors: Graczyk Małgorzata , Ceranka Bronisław
Published: September 2024

In this paper, some problems that concern the determining of unknown measurements of objects in the model of a chemical balance weighing design are presented. These designs are tested under the assumption that measurement errors are correlated and have the same variances. The relations between the parameters of a weighing design are considered from the point of view of the D-optimality criterion. We give some conditions determining the dependencies between the parameters of such designs and construction examples.
People Living With HIV Have More Intact HIV DNA in Circulating CD4+ T Cells if They Have History of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Authors: Jean Juste Marc Antoine , Joseph Yvetot , Lespinasse Dominique , Apollon Alexandra , Jamshidi Parmida , Lee Myung Hee , Ward Maureen , Brill Esther , Duffus Yanique , Chukwukere Uche , Danesh Ali , Alberto Winiffer , Fitzgerald Daniel , Pape Jean , Jones R , Dupnik Kathryn
Published: September 2024

Background: A primary barrier to curing HIV is the HIV reservoir. The leading infectious cause of death worldwide for people living with HIV is tuberculosis (TB), but we do not know how TB impacts the HIV reservoir. 
Methods: Participants in identification and validation cohorts were selected from previously enrolled studies at Groupe Haïtien d’Étude du Sarcome de Kaposi et des Infections Opportunistes (GHESKIO) in Port au Prince, Haiti. Intact and non-intact proviral DNA were quantified using droplet digital PCR of peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC)-derived CD4+ T cells. Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to compare medians with tobit regression for censoring. 
Results: In the identification cohort, we found that people living with HIV with a history of active pulmonary TB (n=19) had higher levels of intact provirus than people living with HIV without a history of active TB (n=47) (median 762; IQR, 183-1173 vs 117; IQR, 24-279 intact provirus per million CD4, respectively; P=0.0001). This difference also was seen in the validation cohort (n=31), (median 102; IQR, 0-737 vs 0; IQR, 0-24.5 intact provirus per million CD4, P=0.03) for TB vs no-TB history groups, respectively. The frequencies of CD4+ T cells with any detectable proviral fragment was directly proportional to the levels of interleukin-1 beta (r=0.524, P= 0.0025) and interleukin-2 (r=0.622, P=0.0002).
Conclusions: People living with HIV with a history of active pulmonary TB have more HIV provirus in their circulating CD4+ T cells, even years after TB cure. We need to characterize which CD4+ T cells are harboring intact provirus to consider the impact of T cell-targeting HIV cure interventions for people living in TB-endemic areas.
Antibacterial Effects of Basil (Ocimum sanctum) Leaf Extract in Combination with Meropenem against Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae
Authors: Lifindra Billy Yanssen , Wiqoyah Nurul , Indiastuti Danti Nur
Published: September 2024

Highlights:

O. sanctum leaf extract does not significantly increase its antibacterial effects when combined with meropenem against ESBL-producing K. pneumonia.
O. sanctum leaf extract has different antibacterial effects depending on geological and environmental factors.

 
Abstract
Introduction: Antibiotic usage for bacterial infections causes antibiotic resistance in bacteria. One is extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL), which produces Klebsiella pneumoniae, a pathogen responsible for increased antibiotic resistance. Basil (Ocimum sanctum) is a candidate for combination therapy. It has been proven to have antibacterial effects. However, its combination with antibiotics is rarely researched. This study evaluated the antibacterial effects of O. sanctum leaf extract and meropenem combination against ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae.
Methods: This study used the disk diffusion method. The extract was tested for each experiment at 6%, 4%, 2%, 1%, and 0.5% concentration. The research was divided into two experiments to evaluate the antibacterial effects of O. sanctum leaf extract (n = 18) and its combination with meropenem against ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae (n = 18). The data was analyzed using the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0 for Windows. A probability (p) value of < 0.050 was considered significant.
Results: The first experiment showed that the extract had the largest antibacterial effect at 0.5% concentration (n = 18, p = 0.007). Meanwhile, the second experiment showed that the combination of the extract and meropenem did not have significant antibacterial effects (n = 18, p = 0.597).
Conclusion: O. sanctum leaf extract has viable antibacterial effects, but its combination with meropenem does not significantly improve its antibacterial effects against ESBL-producing K. pneumonia.
Identification of the best viticultural areas by spatial optimisation. Application in New Zealand South Island in the context of climate change
Authors: Hamon Baptiste , Thibault Jeanne , Tissot Cyril , Parker Amber , Quénol Hervé
Published: September 2024

The global winegrowing sector is under pressure due to the effects of global climate change. This is particularly true for New Zealand, where the wine industry is limited to a few regions. This study focuses on the South Island of New Zealand. It uses the Multi-objective Optimisation for Agrosystems (MOA) model to (i) investigate how potential exposure to climate risks and phenological stages will evolve under climate change, (ii) assess the suitability of current vineyards for viticulture in the future, and (iii) investigate potential emerging areas favourable for viticulture.The results show that a significant shift in the phenological stages of veraison and ripeness can be expected in the future due to the warming of the South Island of New Zealand. The projected phenological stages advancement is around one week in the near term for both Shared-Socioeconomic Pathways studied (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) and is more than three weeks and one month in long-term for SSP2–4.5 and SSP5-8.5 respectively. A regional to local increase in frost risk (Canterbury, Otago, and Southland) and a slight increase in disease risk (especially on the coast) are also projected in the future, while the South Island of New Zealand is not expected to be affected by heatwaves. The results show that Marlborough, New Zealand's most important winegrowing region, will continue to be one of the best areas for viticulture in the 21st century. On the other hand, new winegrowing opportunities are expected to emerge inland and southwards.Overall, this study contributes to the understanding of the impact of climate change on the New Zealand wine industry and emphasises the need to adapt to changing climate conditions. It also provides insights into the future suitability of vineyards and identifies potential expansion areas for the New Zealand viticulture sector.
Dark Energy and Dark Matter from Extra Dimensional Symmetry as Different Manifestations of Vacuum Energy
Authors: Umar Kabir
Published: September 2024

Dark energy and dark matter are described as different manifestations of vacuum energy in the cyclic universe framework of Extra Dimensional Symmetry (EDS). Motivated by the cosmological constant problem, EDS doubles large spatial dimensions with microscopic partners of opposite chirality and dimension number (gravitational charge). In this framework, the bulk of vacuum energy, constrained by a Planck density constraint, exists in a gravitationally inert state where actual gravitational constant is zero G. This is in contrast with the gravitationally active state where actual gravitational constant is two Gs with each of these two states corresponding to opposite particle chirality. Dark energy is described as a small repulsive component of vacuum energy constrained to the active state by an asymptotically evolving asymmetry. Dark matter is described as the attractive component of vacuum energy, enabled by neutrino induced gravitational constant which also serves as neutrino mass generation mechanism. While ordinary neutrino interaction with dark energy yields light neutrino mass, chiraly inverted neutrino interaction with dense vacuum energy yields heavy neutrino mass. Transition to sterile neutrino phase can be activated by the gravitational effect of shear stress on the microscopic partners of the visible spatial dimensions. Observational and experimental tests are briefly discussed.
Global, Layerwise and Multi-scale Modeling in Polymer Matrix Laminated Composites: A Review of Fundamentals, Advances and a Trend Analysis for Future Studies
Authors: Machado Marcelo , Lopes Felipe , Simonassi Noan , Carvalho Eduardo , Monteiro Sergio
Published: September 2024

In the last two decades, the application of composite structures in many industrial sectors has been made progressively. For the current major scientific and technological challenge, the energy transition with sustainable and eco-friendly initiatives, the polymer matrix laminated composites have been revealed as an excellent alternative for the renewable energy sector. In this context, the knowledge about mechanical behavior of multiphase materials is required. Then, researches related to macro, mesomechanical and multiscale approaches are very important to improve the accuracy of the models to predict effective mechanical properties and to develop a better understanding about complex phenomena such as progressive damage, creep and fatigue. Due to theses necessities, this research is a synthesis of fundamentals and advanced topics concerning to global modeling of laminated composite structures, layerwise analyzes and micro-macromechanical models, in which mainly fiber, matrix, interface and damage characteristics are studied and used in the macroscale approach. A deeper physical and mathematical description of the models is proposed, intead of general and vague reviews typically stated in the specific literature. At the end of this work, some final remarks and a trend analysis are made based on articles consulted, in other words, expectations for the future works are done by the authors of this study.
‘I Can’t Even Talk to My Parents About It’: South Sudanese Youth Advocates’ Perspectives on Suicide Through Reflexive Discussions and Collaborative Poetic Inquiry
Authors: Kasherwa Amani , Lenette Caroline , Arop Achol , Duot Ajang
Published: September 2024

The issue of suicide has garnered considerable attention in refugee scholarship, where research examines how unique forced migration and resettlement challenges exacerbate risks and vul-nerabilities to suicide. However, there are gaps in understanding the social and cultural factors shaping the lived experience of suicide in refugee communities. Using the example of Afri-can-background young people in Australia, this paper presents a collaboration among two aca-demics and two South Sudanese youth advocates to explore the sociocultural factors impacting suicidality through reflexive discussions and collaborative poetry. This combined approach of-fered a unique and nuanced conceptual and methodological framework to contribute culturally specific narratives to critical suicide studies and challenge western-centric and biomedical per-spectives on suicide. The process highlighted (i) the lack of dialogue about suicide in the South Sudanese community, and (ii) an absence of community-based support structures to address sui-cide. This paper provides useful insights on the culturally specific context of suicide, adding ref-ugee perspectives to the discipline of critical suicide studies.
Machine Learning-Based Structural Health Monitoring Technique for Crack Detection and Localisation Using Bluetooth Strain Gauge Sensor Network
Authors: Shah Mansouri Tahereh , Lubarsky Gennady , Finlay Dewar , McLaughlin James
Published: September 2024

Conventional approaches in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) tend to be complex, destructive, and time-intensive. Additionally, they often require a large number of sensors to thoroughly assess structural integrity. In this study, we present a novel, non-destructive SHM framework based on machine learning (ML) for the accurate detection and localization of structural cracks. This approach leverages a minimal number of strain gauge sensors linked via Bluetooth communication. The framework is validated through empirical data collected from 3D carbon fiber-reinforced composites, including three distinct specimens, ranging from crack-free samples to specimens with up to ten cracks of varying lengths and depths. Strain data from five sensors were analyzed using a combination of Shewhart charts, Grubbs Test (GT), and a hierarchical clustering algorithm, specifically designed to evaluate and classify fractures. Our ML-based framework offers a streamlined and efficient alternative to traditional laboratory procedures, delivering precise crack detection with significant potential for applications in the composites industry.