bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Sampling Interval Variation using Interpolation Techniques on Lithium-Ion Battery Parameter Estimation and Modelling for Real Driving Profile to Facilitate Remote Data Processing
Authors: Pradhan Pratik , Panda Dr. Aurobinda , Pradhan Dipanjan
Published: April 2024

The Battery Management System’s (BMS) precision in estimating battery
state depends on the accuracy of the Equivalent Circuit Model (ECM)
parameters, which is affected by the sampling interval. This study
investigates the impact of sampling interval on Lithium-ion parameter
estimation and modelling using interpolation techniques. Five simple
interpolation methods (Linear, S-Linear, Quadratic, Cubic, and Akima)
are applied to interpolate Hybrid Pulse Power Characterization (HPPC)
data from 1s interval to 0.5s and 0.25s intervals and down sampled to
2s. The interpolated and down sampled data is used to estimate ECM
parameters, which are then used to fit battery aging data from the
Electric Vehicle Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule (UDDS) for 1RC and
2RC models. Statistical analysis is employed to compare the results. The
findings demonstrate that not all interpolation techniques perform
equally. Quadratic interpolation exhibits poor performance, particularly
in the 1RC model with a 0.5s interval, resulting in significant errors.
Linear and S-Linear interpolation show comparable performance to
non-interpolated data with R2 score difference in the range of 0.000361
for 1RC model and 0.000061 for 2RC model closely followed by Akima. The
error distribution of Quadratic and Cubic interpolation is right skewed,
indicating a higher frequency of negative errors. Overall, Linear and
S-Linear interpolation perform well especially for smaller interpolated
intervals, providing accurate results with minimal processing time
effectively capturing slow-changing charge cycle and fast-changing
variations in the UDDS cycle for both models. Hence, low size acquired
data can be transferred to cloud efficiently to be interpolated with
proper interpolation technique at a suitable sampling period, complex
and novel parameter estimation algorithms to give accurate internal
parameter estimation reducing unit hardware cost in vehicles.
Evapotranspiration was significantly higher than precipitation of alpine mountains of Qilian Mountains
Authors: Wang Yunying , Li Zongxing
Published: April 2024

Changes in evapotranspiration and its response to control variables are
crucial for understanding water balance and climate change in
high-altitude areas. Environmental changes will inevitably disturb
regional water cycles and water balance, especially in the high-altitude
alpine regions of the Qilian Mountains. To better understand the
variation of evapotranspiration at different altitudes in the
high-altitude region of the Qilian Mountains and the applicability of
the model and its response to environmental factors, we measured the
variation of actual evapotranspiration at three altitude gradients using
meteorological stations and automatic observation of continuous data
with a weighing-type micro-lysimeter at three altitude gradients of 3797
m, 4250 m, and 4303 m in the Shaliu River basin of the Qilian Mountains
during the growing season from June 2020 to October 2022 in our
research. Using ten models to calculate the variation of reference
evapotranspiration, and fitting them to the actual evapotranspiration,
we selected the most suitable model. The results showed that the
cumulative total evapotranspiration during the growing season in our
study period was 1974.556 mm, 2203.066 mm, and 2201.393 mm,
respectively, with intra-annual fluctuations consistent across the three
elevation gradients. The value of evapotranspiration in August showed
the highest at the monthly scale of 4.809 mm·day
and a bimodal variation at the daily scale with peaks at 10:00 and
15:00. The model of Dalton simulations showed the best results with the
lowest analysis of residuals (RA), root mean square error (RMSE), and
percentage error (PE), which had values of 3.291 mm·day
, 3.994 mm·day , and 0.692%,
and the values of R between simulated and measured
values of 0.622, 0.609, and 0.420. Water balance results showed that a
portion of evapotranspiration in the study area originated from deep
soil moisture. Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) analysis and
enhanced regression tree model results indicated that precipitation was
the most important variable, with Variable Importance in Projection
(VIP) scores of 2.079 and a relative contribution to evapotranspiration
of 52.6%. Overall, moisture conditions and precipitation were important
factors limiting evapotranspiration variation in our research area. Our
findings have implications for future climate change conditions. This
conclusion is important for future water budget details in alpine
mountains under climate change.
Mechanism of Shot Peening on Microstructure and Fatigue Performance of Mg-Gd-Y Alloy
Authors: Wang Ping , Ma Qun , Liu Lele , Wang Yimeng , Li Weiming , Xu Min , Xue Haoyan
Published: April 2024

In order to study the strengthening mechanism of shot peening (SP) on
fatigue performance of Mg-Gd-Y alloy, microstructures of Mg-Gd-Y alloy
substrate and SP samples were characterized by SEM, TEM and XRD, surface
hardness and surface residual stresses were measured by Vickers hardness
tester and X-Ray residual stress analysis system, and rotary bending
fatigue performance was tested by electro-hydraulic fatigue testing
machine. The results showed that, severe plastic deformation occurred on
the near-surface of SP sample and produced gradient micro-nanostructure,
including nanocrystalline layer, sub-grain layer and deformation layer.
The surface hardness increased from 85 HV0.5 of substrate to 136 HV0.5
of SP sample, and the surface residual compressive stress was induced.
The high-frequency fatigue strength of SP sample rose to 125 MPa,
indicating the significant improvement of fatigue performance of Mg-Gd-Y
alloy after SP treatment.
TRANSHEPATIC APPROACH OF PATENT FORAMEN OVALE CLOSURE IN THE SETTING OF CONGENITAL INFERIOR VENA CAVA ANOMALY
Authors: Soodi Deepa , Nwaedozie Somto , Shah Milind , V Sudhakar Girotra
Published: April 2024

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is the most common interatrial septal
abnormality. The indications for PFO device closure are still being
evaluated, with the most common reason being to prevent cerebrovascular
accidents (CVA) caused by paradoxical embolism of deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) in the lower extremities. This procedure is usually performed
through
From Shelfbreak to Shoreline: Coastal Sea Level and Local Ocean Dynamics in the Northwest Atlantic
Authors: Camargo Carolina M.L. , Piecuch Christopher G. , Raubenheimer Britt
Published: April 2024

Sea-level change threatens the U.S. East Coast. Thus, it is important to
understand the underlying causes, including ocean dynamics. Most past
studies emphasized links between coastal sea level and local atmospheric
variability or large-scale circulation and climate, but possible
relationships with local ocean currents over the shelf and slope remain
largely unexplored. Here we use 7 years of in-situ velocity and
sea-level data to quantify the relationship between northeastern U.S.
coastal sea level and variable Shelfbreak Jet transport south of
Nantucket Island. At timescales of 1-15 days, southern New England
coastal sea level and transport vary in anti-phase, with
magnitude-squared coherences of ~0.5 and admittance
amplitudes of ~0.3 m Sv-1. These results are consistent
with a dominant geostrophic balance between along-shelf transport and
coastal sea level, corroborating a hypothesis made decades ago that was
not tested due to the lack of transport data.
The Significance of the Long-Wavelength Correction for Studies of Baroclinic Tides with SWOT
Authors: Zaron Edward D
Published: April 2024

The long-wavelength correction (LWC) of SWOT data is intended to reduce
errors related to the stability of the SWOT antenna and its attitude in
orbit, especially those errors related to the roll of the satellite.The
algorithms used to compute the LWC utilize SWOT KaRIn sea surface-height
(SSH) measurements and additional data, and the LWC may abosrb
geophysical SSH into the correction. Different LWC algorithms are used
on the L2 and L3 SWOT products, which are analyzed here during the 1-day
repeat (Cal/Val) mission phase lasting approximately 100 days. During
this mission phase the SSH anomaly (SSHA) computed using the L3 LWC is
much more realistic than the L2 LWC, shown here by comparing spatial
statistics of the L2 and L3 products.The L3 LWC algorithm is nonlinear
insofar as it depends on second-order statistics of the SSHA and
multi-satellite SSHA differences, making it difficult to quantify the
extent to which it could absorb baroclinic tidal signals. To overcome
this difficulty, a proxy L3 LWC algorithm is developed which mimics the
L3 LWC but is strictly linear in the SSHA. The proxy LWC is applied to
the predicted internal tide available on the products, and it is found
to absorb roughly 5% to 10% of the variance of the internal tide;
although, this figure varies strongly depending on the magnitude and
orientation of the tidal waves.
Microcredit Clients’ Financial Literacy Towards Financial Inclusion and Sustainability
Authors: Rahim Azlina , Tanggamani Vani , Bani Hamidah , Alias Nor Ashikin
Published: April 2024

According to the recent Malaysian MADANI Budget 2023 which has been declared by Prime Minister, it is notable that 7 billion was allocated to help micro-entrepreneurs, women and youth. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that the clients have appropriate financial literacy to ensure that the loans can be repaid accordingly. For microcredit clients to have this ability, they should have sound financial literacy to be able to manage their money, make wise decisions, and maintain vigorous spending. Thus, to promote sustainable financial sustainability, the objective of this study is to assess the level of microcredit financial literacy of microcredit clients in enhancing their knowledge, skills and transparency that can lead to financial sustainability. Further, it will also test empirically whether microcredit financial literacy can integrate the cognitive comprehension of financial knowledge, skills and responsibility with respect to financial sustainability. This study will use an exploratory sequential mixed-method research design that combines quantitative (questionnaires) and qualitative (interviews) data. The data-gathering method then continues with concentrated group interviews on selected microcredit clients. This covers clients from TEKUN Nasional Melaka to deliberate on related problems. Data analysis in qualitative research focuses on the systematic search and arrangement of interview transcripts. Interviews are necessary to gain a thorough understanding of issues with financial knowledge and skills among clients. It is expected that the study will benefit the policy maker, microcredit clients and the government in enhancing financial inclusion and sustainability. Thus, the government's slogan "Developing Malaysia MADANI" can be achieved.
Prediction of end-point phosphorus content of molten steel in BOF with machine learning models
Authors: Kang Y. , Ren M.-M. , Zhao J.-X. , Yang L.-B. , Zhang Z.-K. , Wang Z. , Cao G.
Published: April 2024

The main task in the production of steel in the basic oxygen furnace (BOF) is dephosphorization Therefore, the prediction and control of the end-point phosphorus content of molten steel is of great significance. Four machine learning regression models (Lasso, Random Forest, Xgboost, and Neural Network) were established to predict the end-point phosphorus content of molten steel in the BOF based on raw and auxiliary material data, process parameters, and production quality data. The prediction effect of the four models was further compared, and their prediction results were interpreted based on the interpretability of the models and the permutation importance method. The results showed that compared with linear regression and neural network regression model, two types of ensemble tree model have higher prediction accuracy, better stability with small data sets, and lower data preprocessing requirements. The factors influencing the end-point phosphorus (P) content in BOF were ranked in order of importance as: Tapping temperature > Turning down times > Steel scrap quantity> Operation habits of different working groups > Amount of oxygen injection> Sulfur and phosphorus content of molten iron > Addition amount of lime, limestone, and lightly burnt dolomite in the slag > Slag-splashing amount.
Monumental minnepolitikk: Russlands bruk av sovjetiske og russiske krigsminnesmerker i Nord-Norge 2014–2023
Authors: Aalmen Markussen Joakim
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Monumental Memory Politics: Russia’s Utilization of Soviet and Russian War Memorials in Northern Norway 2014–2023This article explores how changes and developments of Kremlin’s WWII memory politics has impacted the use of Soviet and Russian war memorials by Russian diplomats in Northern Norway between 2014 and 2023. It examines the growing interest of Russia’s consulate general in Kirkenes in organizing joint commemorative events with local Norwegian politicians, notably on Russia’s Victory Day on May 9th. Since 2014, memory policy has increasingly become a constituent of security policy in Russia, and challenges to the official narrative of World War II are viewed as threats to national identity and integrity. How has Russia’s utilization of Soviet and Russian WWII memorials in Northern Norway changed between 2014–2023? This article demonstrates how the Consulate General has promoted the official Russian narrative of the Soviet Victory to memorials in Northern Norway and incorporated the use Russian military-patriotic symbols like St. George ribbons during its commemorations. Through its progressively assertive memory policy, the Consulate General has worked to inscribe Norway as an ally in Russia’s ongoing memory wars in Europe.
Evaluación de la calidad en estudios de posgrado desde la apreciación estudiantil
Authors: González Torres Arturo
Published: April 2024

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo evaluar el bienestar percibido en las maestrías ofrecidas por una institución de educación superior privada. Para ello, se empleó un enfoque metodológico cuantitativo con un nivel descriptivo, y se consideraron específicamente los programas de recursos humanos, educación y derecho. Para recopilar los datos, se utilizó un cuestionario que emplea una escala de opinión tipo Likert. La confiabilidad del instrumento se estableció mediante el coeficiente de alfa de Cronbach, el cual arrojó un valor de 0,930. Los resultados revelan que el nivel de satisfacción percibido en los programas de posgrado es alto, aunque también se identificaron discrepancias significativas en cuanto al criterio calidad entre las diferentes maestrías.
MATHEMATICAL PREDICTION OF CHANGES IN THE LEVELS OF CD40-CD40L TRANSMEMBRANE PROTEIN SYSTEM ACROSS DIFFERENT ANALGESIA TECHNIQUES IN CHILDREN
Authors: Semkovych Y. , Dmytriiev D.
Published: April 2024

The impact of the CD40-CD40L on the development of non-communicable neurological conditions is determined by abnormal CD40 expression and may be detrimental to nervous tissue function. Pain is one of the earliest psychophysical functions to develop. Postoperative complications causing pain should be addressed immediately. Regional analgesia techniques can speed up children’s recovery and reduce the need for opioids. They can also lower the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, respiratory complications, and postsurgical pain intensity.The aim of this study was to present a mathematical model that predicts changes in CD40-CD40L levels in children who underwent surgery under various analgesic modalities within the fi rst fi ve days postoperatively. The autoregressive probability model was used to predict the behavior of the experimental data function within 29 days after surgery.Material and Methods. The children were divided into three groups. Group I consisted of 33 children who underwent anterior abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia with morphine. Group II comprised 27 children who underwent anterior abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia with the transversalis fascia plane block (TFPB). Group III included 27 children who underwent anterior abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia with the TFPB, combined with the quadratus lumborum block 4 (QLB-4) via a single injection. The serum CD40L levels were evaluated using the immunoenzymatic assay method. The autoregressive model method based on the Burg algorithm was used to predict the behavior of the experimental data function. To automate the calculation of predictions based on the Burg method, the ‘predict’ function in РТС MathCad Prime 7.0 software was used. All clinical and laboratory studies were conducted in accordance with the World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki ‘Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects’. The study is a fragment of the research project of the Department of Children Diseases of Postgraduate Medical Education Faculty, Ivano- Frankivsk National Medical University «Health Status and Adaption of Children from the Precarpathian Region with Somatic Diseases, Their Prevention» 2021-2026, state registration number 0121U111129.Results. On the fi fth day after surgery, the serum CD40-CD40L levels were highest in children who received conventional opioid analgesia. There was no signifi cant diff erence observed between children in the TFPB and TFPB+QLB groups. On the 29th day after surgery, the predicted CD40-CD40L levels were lowest in children who received conventional opioid analgesia combined with the TFPB+QLB.Conclusions. The fi ndings obtained confi rmed the positive eff ect of combined analgesia using opioids and regional nerve block TFPB+QLB in children who received anterior abdominal surgery on suppressing immune mechanisms of pain syndrome involving the CD40-CD40L signaling system.
CURRENT ISSUES OF REORGANIZATION OF REGIONAL MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS. EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION
Authors: Vlasov O.
Published: April 2024

One of the leading trends in healthcare is the reorganization of the majority of hospitals by merging them into large multidisciplinary hospitals. Recently, new powerful multidisciplinary hospitals have been established in various regions of Ukraine. This model has already proven itself from various positive sides.Aim. Analysis, evaluation, discussion of experiences and nuances of formation of a new capable network and creation of large competitive multidisciplinary clinical centers with the beginning of the second stage of medical reform.Research materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of the experience of merging the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital and the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Perinatal Center was conducted.Research results. The article describes the main steps of the reorganization of two large multi- faceted medical centers and the creation of a new institution – «Regional Medical Center of Family Health» DOR», which in terms of size and range of medical services became the second children’s hospital in Ukraine.Conclusions. The creation and development of large competitive multidisciplinary clinical centers with the beginning of the second stage of medical reform in the form of the creation of a multidisciplinary hospital is the most expedient, which is confi rmed by the economic performance of the institution during the reorganization process and after its completion.
Волновые свойства нейтрона. Взаимодействие нейтронов. Результаты исследования.
Authors: Чернов Андрей
Published: April 2024

В основу этого исследования было положено утверждение о существовании волны в нейтроне. Для проверки этого было использовано решение волнового уравнения Шрёдингера для энергии частицы в бесконечно глубокой одномерной потенциальной яме. В результате была получена формула длины внутренней волны в нейтроне. С помощью этой формулы была определена длина волны в нейтроне 4,66545839 ⋅〖 10〗^(-16)м и определён размер нейтрона 9,33091678 ⋅〖 10〗^(-16)м . Полученный размер нейтрона оказался равен экспериментальному размеру нейтрона ≈〖10〗^(-15) м.

С помощью формулы длины волны нейтрона и решения волнового уравнения Шрёдингера для атома водорода была получена формула энергии связи двух нейтронов. Через эту формулу была определена величина энергии связи двух нейтронов, которая составила: -4,82451403 ∙〖10〗^(-15) эВ ≤ E_bind≤ -5,36906566 ∙〖10〗^(-15)Эв. Также с помощью вышестоящих формул была получена формула массы нейтрона, выраженная через три независимые физические константы. Вычисленная по этой формуле масса нейтрона (в зависимости от дефекта массы в ядрах атомов и в нейтронных звёздах) может находиться в следующем интервале: 1,630740013 ∙〖10〗^(-27)кг 〖≤m〗_N≤ 1,674927498 ∙〖10〗^(-27)кг. Таким образом, полученный в исследовании результат согласуется с экспериментальной массой нейтрона.

Были получены другие результаты, имеющие научное значение.
Анализ возможности усреднения Решений вакуумных уравнений Эйнштейна. Стабильные вакуумные образования
Authors: БатановГахман Михаил , Круз Джулиан
Published: April 2024

В этой статье рассмотрены известные и дополнительные решения вакуумных уравнений Эйнштейна без лямбды члена и с лямбда членом, с сигнатурами (+ – – –) и (– + + +). Исследована возможность усреднения этих решений. Показано, что усреднение метрик-решений вакуумных уравнений Эйнштейна могут быть положены в основание метрико-динамических моделей стабильных вакуумных образований корпускулярного типа.
Financial legal personality of military personnel in Ukraine
Authors: Getmanets O. P.
Published: April 2024

Тhe article clarifies the essence of the special social rights of military personnel in the modern period of military aggression in Ukraine, as a system of legal and social guarantees established by the state and the implementation of which characterizes the state of financial legal personality of the military. The financial legal personality of military personnel is characterized, which is implemented in the financing of social rights and state social guarantees of the activities of military personnel, which are related to the exercise of rights related to the completion of service, sufficient material and monetary support, rights to residence and adaptation to the social environment, and others . The author proves that the provision of stable financing of expenses for the social protection of military personnel and support of their activities depends on the systematic coherence of the activities of all subjects of financial legal relations, in particular, the certainty of the financial legal capacity and legal capacity of the military. On the basis of the current legislation and the positions of scientists, it is determined that a military serviceman, as a subject of financial legal relations, is a participant who realizes legal personality in financial legal relations, that is, enters into specific relations with other subjects regarding the formation, distribution, and use of public finances, in particular, regarding the implementation of financial and legal protection relations.

It has been established that the task of implementing the financial legal personality of the military is entrusted to the state, but there are discrepancies in the current legislation regarding the types of financial support for the military, their budget financing and the distribution of powers for their implementation in the budget process among its participants. The dependence of the realization of the rights to perform the professional duties of the military on the state of financial support of their special social rights is traced, which requires the systematization of social payments to the military and the coordination of powers for their distribution among the participants of the budget process. The need to clarify the essence of the rights and obligations of the military, defined by the current legislation regarding the legal and social protection of military personnel with budgetary legislation, is proved. The conclusions of the article emphasize the need for stable financing of the special social rights of the military, as a condition for the financial and legal protection of the military guaranteed by the state.
Separate problems of detecting the illegal sale of narcotics
Authors: Bryskovska O. M. , Levchenko O. Yu.
Published: April 2024

The scientific article examines issues related to identifying the problems of detecting the illegal sale of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their analogues and precursors. A number of problems related to the detection by law enforcement officers of the illegal sale of narcotic drugs have been clarified and outlined. A number of means and measures that organized criminal groups use for the possibility of illegal sale of narcotic drugs have also been established, and they have been considered.

It has been established that drug criminals constantly improve the methods of illegal sale of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their analogues and precursors, using new means and tools. This, in turn, gives rise to problems of detecting illegal drug sales.

An inseparable part of modern organized criminal groups involved in the illegal sale of narcotic drugs is the conspiracy of illegal activities, the use of various mechanisms to ensure against direct contact with buyer during their transfer. The members of some criminal groups do not know the members of other criminal groups, but contact only those with whom they work continuously. Such organized criminal groups have an extensive and complex structure with a strict division of roles, high discipline, and hierarchy. Conspiracy, high mobility, the availability of means of communication, a significant level of organization, as well as establishing cooperation and reducing competition between other criminal groups complicates the possibilities of detecting narcotics during illegal transportation.

It was found that a number of problems in detecting the illegal distribution of narcotic drugs depend not only on the constant ingenuity and improvement of the criminal activity of criminals, but also on the continuous updating of the knowledge of law enforcement officers about the peculiarities of such activity and their professionalism. And therefore consideration of this problem is a necessary condition for effective detection of illegal sale of narcotics.
Evaluating taxation’s dual impact on business and social development: A case study of the Cape Coast metropolis in Ghana
Authors: Fumey Michael Provide , Wiredu John , Essuman Agnes Nyamenaose
Published: April 2024

Tax revenue is an important public asset that contributes significantly to a nation’s economic development. The primary function of every government is to make provision in terms of infrastructure facilities, development, and better living conditions for its people. Due to the government’s limited resources, it is necessary to impose taxes on all residents and businesses to strengthen its financial situation because it is impossible for it to carry out this large task in an effective manner. Governments have always passed numerous tax laws, and they have been amended to withstand the test of time. Therefore, this study’s goal is to determine whether taxes have an impact on economic development in the Cape Coast Metropolis in Ghana. The study used the quantitative approach, survey technique, and questionnaire for the data collection process. A sample size of 115 respondents comprising the staff of the domestic tax revenue division’s workforce and owners of registered SMEs were engaged in the study. The data was analyzed using the SPSS version 26. The results indicated that the majority of the staff of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) considered payment of tax as beneficial to the state while few of the staff did not consider payment of tax as beneficial to the state. In addition, the study outcomes show that respondents are aware of the extent to which tax revenue can be used by the government for economic development. Furthermore, the researchers recommended that the head of GRA create a strong regulatory framework to monitor how tax money is used for economic growth. They should also make an effort to ensure that the tax revenue generated will be wisely used for the growth of the metropolis. This will make taxpayers appreciate the need to pay their taxes because they know they will benefit from it in the end in the form of social and economic developments.
Suture-like pattern formation in the pterygospinous bridge of the human sphenoid bone
Authors: Skrzat Janusz , Goncerz Grzegorz
Published: April 2024

The paper presents an anatomical study involving rare variations in the pterygospinous bridges found in Mongolian skulls. These structures extend between the lateral pterygoid plate and the sphenoid spine. Particularly interesting is the division of these bridges into two distinct parts of the similar length. The junctions within these structures resemble morphological patterns characteristic for the plain and zigzag sutures, which articulate the cranial bones.
„Уж храма Божьего бегу я…”. Федор Сологуб: от религиозного поэта к богоборцу
Authors: Stawinoga Ewa
Published: April 2024

The article is an attempt to interpret selected works by Fyodor Sologub ( Церковь, В моей лампаде ясный свет..., Опять сияние в лампаде..., Моя верховная Воля), characterized by the lyrical I’s gradual departure, a turning away from God towards the forces of evil, deism and demonic solipsism. These works display the complex motifs typical of modernist aestheticism; inspired by the philosophical thought of A. Schopenhauer: his pessimism, disillusionment with the world, despair, existential emptiness, complete loneliness etc. The lyrical subject finds himself in a certain spiritual wilderness. His relationship with God undergoes a drastic change. The hitherto Christian figure of the merciful Father is replaced by the strict and cruel judge, the evil demiurge. The poet gives him the name of the Old Testament God – Adonai. However, by his actions (evil, insidious and vengeful), he rather resembles the Gnostic Jaldabaoth or Satan – the opponent of Christians. The interpreted texts also reveal the authorial lyrical speaker as fascinated with “the new genius” – Lucifer, whose image becomes positively redefined. He gains the status, as well as the features and powers traditionally ascribed to the Christian God.
Revealing the Link Between Open Minded, Uncertainty Readiness and Optimism in Business Performance for Food and Beverage Businesses
Authors: Rahmawati Rahmawati , Hudayah Syarifah , Setyadi Djoko , Purbawangsa Ida Bagus Anom , Hendar Hendar
Published: April 2024

Business performance is an urgent topic to explore because there are many aspects that influence it. One thing that can guarantee business performance is open-minded entrepreneurship, uncertain readiness, and entrepreneurial optimism. In this context, businesses in the form of Food and Beverage (F&B) have become popular in the last few decades in Indonesia. From this research, it investigates the effects of open-minded entrepreneurs, uncertain readiness, and entrepreneurial optimism on business performance. Apart from that, it also dissects the relevance of open-minded entrepreneurship and uncertain readiness on business performance which is mediated by entrepreneurial optimism. The quantitative method was operated via an online survey involving cafe and restaurant owners (N = 128) spread across several big cities in Indonesia. Then, the data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). As a result, of the five hypotheses developed, three were accepted. Open-minded entrepreneurship, uncertain readiness, and entrepreneurial optimism are proven to influence business performance. On the one hand, the other two hypotheses are rejected, where open-minded entrepreneurship or uncertain readiness have no impact on business performance through entrepreneurial optimism. By implication, the output of the research is interesting to highlight in the future. Optimism in too high a capacity can harm the business. This is triggered by the level of vigilance and actions of business owners in making decisions based on irrational emotions.
Uncovering the Interplay Between Social Welfare Preferences and Society 5.0 Achievement: Implications for Sustainable Development
Authors: Liashenko Oksana , Dluhopolskyi Oleksandr
Published: April 2024

The paper delves into the concept of Society 5.0, which envisions a future society integrating advanced technologies with human-centred values to address current social challenges. It emphasizes the importance of aligning advanced technologies with human-centred values and social preferences to ensure the success and sustainability of Society 5.0. We offer comprehensive insights into the complex interplay between social welfare preferences and societal progress, emphasizing the significance of understanding and addressing societal preferences to foster inclusive, sustainable, and efficient societies aligned with the objectives of Society 5.0. The findings provide valuable guidance for policymakers and stakeholders in developing targeted interventions and policies that address critical societal challenges and foster progress across various well-being dimensions. The study emphasizes the importance of considering social preferences in the development of Society 5.0 and highlights the need for a holistic approach that integrates social preferences into the development framework. The study unveils that economic success does not guarantee societal advancement, as the array of social preferences reflecting the diversity of SWP impacts a country’s trajectory towards Society 5.0. By combining theoretical and empirical methodologies, we offer robust qualitative and quantitative insights for crafting optimal policies across different scenarios of individual SWPs and their effects on achieving social progress
Comprehensive Analysis of Li Ethnic Clothing Based on Five Major Dialects and Its Application in Modern Fashion Design
Authors: Kong Xiangmei , Liao Qianqi , Yang Chen
Published: April 2024

This research aims to undertake a comprehensive analysis of Li ethnic clothing rooted in five major dialects and investigates its relevance in modern fashion design. With the progression of contemporary society, traditional Li ethnic attire has progressively lost societal attention, resulting in fewer individuals proactively engaging with it. However, can infusing the distinctive features of Li ethnic clothing from these five major dialects into contemporary fashion design rekindle an allure for this heritage? Through diverse channels and approaches, this study endeavors to address this inquiry and illuminate often-overlooked facets. By judiciously melding traditional Li ethnic clothing with contemporary fashion design, we can attain objectives that are more rational, meaningful, and valuable.
Cardiovascular Characteristics in Patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Authors: Stafie Ingrid-Ioana , Leon Maria-Magdalena , Maștaleru Alexandra , Abdulan Irina Mihaela , Costache Alexandru Dan , Mitu Florin
Published: April 2024

The most prevalent type of syndromic obesity is referred to as Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), being determined by the lack of expression of paternal genes on chromosome 15q11.2-q13 due to genomic or epigenetic variations, such as DNA and histone methylation or acetylation. The syndrome is frequently associated with behavioral disorders, intellectual deficiencies, short stature, polyphagia, hypogonadism and muscular hypotonia, all stemming from the multiple endocrine dysfunctions characterizing this condition.

Cardiovascular (CV) anomalies can manifest even in the early stages of life, and those with PWS have an elevated risk of early onset cardiovascular diseases. The somatic and behavioral aspects of the syndrome interact intricately to cause this increased risk for CV pathologies. Changes in the GH-IGF axis are seen in most Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) patients, irrespective of obesity. Specific cardiovascular features of GHD in adult PWS patients include reduced cardiac mass, decreased ejection fraction, and diminished chronotropic response to dobutamine.
Hormonal Mechanisms in Thrombosis
Authors: Dobrescu Mariana , Păun Diana , Ghimigean Adina , Buculei Sorina
Published: April 2024

A great number of studies confirm the fact that haemostatic anomalies occur rather often in endocrine diseases. Multiple endocrine and metabolic disorders can alter the haemostatic balance and favour thrombotic risk, with stroke being the most frequent and feared clinical manifestation. Hormonal factors are important, especially in arterial thrombosis, and, to a lesser extent, in venous thrombosis. This process causes ischaemic lesions, with the most severe clinical manifestations being stroke and myocardial ischaemia.
Diarec: Dynamic Intention-Aware Recommendation with Attention-Based Context-Aware Item Attributes Modeling
Authors: Vaghari Hadise , Aghdam Mehdi Hosseinzadeh , Emami Hojjat
Published: April 2024

Recommender systems (RSs) often focus on learning users’ long-term preferences, while the sequential pattern of behavior is ignored. On the other hand, sequential RSs try to predict the next action by exploring relations between items in a user’s last interactions but do not consider the general preference. Recently, the performance of RSs has increased by unifying these two types of paradigms. However, existing methods still have two limitations. First, the user’s behavior uncertainty impedes precise learning of preferences. Second, being unable to understand the semantics of items makes the effect of the same item considered in the same way. These limitations jointly prevent RS from learning multifaceted preferences to capture the actual intentions of users. Existing methods have not properly addressed these problems since they ignore context-aware interactions between the user and item in terms of the links between the user and item attributes and sequential user actions over time. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a novel model, called the Dynamic Intention-Aware Recommendation with attention-based context-aware item attributes modeling (DIARec), which is capable of determining users’ preferences based on their goal intention, taking into account the influence of various item features on user decision-making in their current context. Specifically, to model users’ dynamic intentions, we introduce a dynamic intent-aware module to represent the hierarchical relations between items and their attributes in a given session. Experiments on benchmark datasets indicate that the proposed model DIARec outperforms other state-of-the-art methods.
Supply Chain Innovative Practices and Customer Satisfaction: Insights from Manufacturing SMEs
Authors: Lelo John Meku , Israel Baraka
Published: April 2024

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, SMEs face the challenges of meeting customer demands and expectations. To remain competitive, attract and satisfy customers, manufacturing SMEs must adopt innovative practices within their supply chain. This research investigates the influence of supply chain innovative practices (SCIPs) on customer satisfaction within the context of manufacturing SMEs. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was utilised to collect the data from 172 customers of manufacturing SMEs in Mwanza, Tanzania to gain comprehensive insights into the influence of SCIPs on customer satisfaction. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression (BLR) were used for data analysis. The research findings revealed that manufacturing SMEs adopt SCIPs, including digitalization and IoT integration, vendor-managed inventory, customisation, Just-In-Time, collaborative relationships, and lean manufacturing to a moderate extent. Moreover, the findings demonstrate a significant and positive correlation between SCIPs and customer satisfaction. We conclude that SMEs that successfully adopt SCIPs experience higher levels of customer satisfaction, which, in turn, positively influences customer loyalty and brand reputation. Therefore, manufacturing SMEs can capitalise on customer satisfaction, loyalty, and sustainable growth by strategizing SCIPs along their supply chain. The study contributes to the existing knowledge by providing valuable insights into the importance of SCIPs in improving customer satisfaction in manufacturing SMEs.
Potentially Harmful Elements Content in Soil and Stream Sediments in Southwestern Districts of Katowice (Southern Poland) – Geochemical Record of Historical Industrial Plants’ Activity
Authors: Nadłonek Weronika , Pasieczna Anna , Skreczko Sylwia
Published: April 2024

The aim of the research was to assess the quality of topsoils and stream sediments in the districts of the Katowice City of southern Poland in the Upper Silesian Industrial Agglomeration, influenced primarily by the exploitation of hard coal deposits and metallurgy. The task was carried out using indicators used to assess anthropogenic soil contamination (contamination factor CF and the Igeo geoaccumulation index), as well as ecotoxicological indicators used to determine the quality of stream sediments (Threshold Effect Concentration TEC and Probable Effect Concentration PEC). In order to indicate the most polluted areas, geochemical maps of selected elements in soil and stream sediments were developed. The material comes from the top layer of soil (0.0–0.3 m) and stream sediments located in the districts of the Katowice City. The work took into account selected potentially harmful elements (PHEs). The concentrations of elements were measured using the ICP-AES method, except for Hg (the CV-AAS method). The values of the CF and Igeo indicators allowed for the indication of high concentrations of most metals, arsenic, and sulfur in the topsoil layer, significantly exceeding the geochemical background values caused by the historical exploitation of Zn-Pb and zinc ores and ferrous metallurgy. The values of the TEC and PEC indicators classify the sediments into categories that may threaten the environment and living organisms.
Social Planning for Ageing Within the Framework of the Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030)
Authors: Ruiz-Clavijo Ana Belén Cuesta , Diez Esther Raya
Published: April 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate ageing planning with the aim of finding out the convergence
with the guidelines of the Decade of Healthy Ageing.
 
Theoretical Framework: This theme presents the main concepts underpinning the research such as the paradigms of active and healthy ageing, the principles set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and others, such as the Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020-2030 adopted by the United Nations Assembly in 2020. These provide a solid basis for understanding the context of the research.
 
Method: The methodology adopted consisted of a documentary analysis of the planning instruments on ageing developed by the Autonomous Communities of Spain. The analysis focused on the principles, lines, objectives and measures, and their alignment with the United Nations document.
 
Results and Discussion: The results revealed a high level of consensus among the principles identified by the UN (1991).  A high level of convergence was also found between the Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020-2030, the Spanish National Strategy (IMSERSO, 2017) and regional planning.
 
Research Implications: The results of the research can be applied to the design of public policies aimed at promoting active and healthy ageing.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the strengthening of social intervention in the promotion of active ageing. The work is innovative in analysing regional policies with reference to the Decade. The relevance and value of the work is evidenced in the recognition of the need for comprehensive and interdisciplinary approaches.
Non-surgical management of paresthesia induced by calcium hydroxide extrusion – a case report with a 4-year follow-up
Authors:   Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Ali Afza , Tok Sevda ,   Private Practice, Turkey, Bakhsh Abdulaziz ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Martins Jorge ,   Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portuga,   Grupo de Investigação em Bioquímica e Biologia Oral, Unidade de Investigação em Ciências Orais e Biomédicas (UICOB), Lisbon, Portugal,   Centro de Estudo de Medicina Dentária Baseada na Evidência (CEMDBE), Lisbon, Portugal, Arslan Hakan ,   Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
Published: April 2024

The present case report describes the non-surgical treatment of alveolar inferior nerve paresthesia caused by the extrusion of calcium hydroxide as intracanal medicament. A 45-year-old female patient had a chief complaint of numbness and pain in the left lower lip region for 2 months. Radiographic examination revealed calcium hydroxide overflow into the mandibular canal. Irrigation of the root canal system with saline using a 27-gauge needle was done to remove as much calcium hydroxide as possible but proved ineffective in removing material from the outside tissues. Root canal treatment was completed in 1 week, and non-surgical paresthesia treatment with steroids and pregabalin was done for one month. In the 1-year follow-up control, the paresthesia had reduced significantly. In a 4-year follow-up visit, there was a complete resolution of paresthesia, and the radiographic analysis showed that calcium hydroxide was completely resorbed.
Prevalence of dentigerous cysts in a Portuguese university clinic population with bone pathology
Authors:   Private Practice, Aveiro, Portugal, Cura Margarida , Mesquita Pedro ,   Faculdade de Medicina Dentária da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
Published: April 2024

Objectives: To assess the prevalence and characterize the dentigerous cyst in a Portuguese population with bone pathology and to study the concordance rate between clinical and histological diagnoses of all cases. Methods: Clinical records of patients attending Oral Surgery and Oral Pathology consultations in a Portuguese university clinic between 2000 and 2023 were consulted. Bone pathology cases were selected along with information about sex, age, and anatomic location. The concordance rate between clinical and histological diagnoses was also calculated, dividing the cases into totally concordant, partially concordant, and discordant. Statistical analysis was conducted using chi-square tests. Results: The dentigerous cyst prevalence within bone pathology cases was 10.50%. It was more prevalent in males (68%), with no statistical significance (p>0.05). The average age of patients was 36.9 ± 13.5 years old. About half of the cases (56%) were associated with unerupted teeth, and third molars were the most affected teeth (33.33%). Most cases (57%) were in the mandible, with no statistical significance, more prevalent in the fourth quadrant (38.89%). The clinical diagnosis of 44.80% of the cases analyzed agreed with the histological diagnosis, 17.65% agreed partially, and 37.55% disagreed. Conclusions: The prevalence of dentigerous cysts in the referred population was 10.50%. They were more prevalent in males and mostly located in the mandible, with a higher incidence between 19 and 50 years of age. The concordance rate between clinical and histological diagnoses was 62.45%, a value that can and should be improved.