bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Food Production in Ergonomically Designed Unit with Low Energy Consuming Thick Film Hot Plate
Authors: Nazir Sarfaraz , Kharbanda Dheeraj Kumar , Pandit Anil , Mishra Alok , Khanna P K , Chauraisa Om Prakash
Published: October 2024

The Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh is a cold desert where the temperature drops as low as -45°C, which makes the cultivation of fresh food almost impossible. The region is strategically very important as it borders two countries China and Pakistan. The unavailability of fresh food causes nutritional deficiency in the deployed troops and locals, affecting their performance. Cultivation of fresh food is very difficult due to the average low temperature and mountainous soil of the region. Transportation of fresh food to such forward locations causes decaying of nutrition besides the difficulty of reaching such snow-bound mountainous locations.  Nutritious micro-greens grown in media under controlled conditions look perfect solutions for meeting nutritional requirements. The present study focuses on year-round cultivation of nutritious micro-green (2-3 times more nutritious than mature counterparts) with low energy consuming thick-film hot plate for necessary temperature maintenance in properly designed portable structures to reduce dependency on packaged food which are the causes of many diseases. The study involves the development of a thick film energy-efficient micro-climate maintenance technology-based system for the maintenance of temperature along with phase-wise development of suitable cultivation structure and standardization of the number of such plates and sizing of the portable unit.These hotplates produce heat based on the principle of Joule heating or resistive heating and the power of a hotplate is equal to I2R. The hotplates are capable of raising the surface temperature to 90°C –100°C at the expense of only 8W power consumption and maintenance of average temperature in the range of 18°C to 20°C at -25°C to -40°C outside ambient temperature.
The region receives the highest solar irradiance along with annual average of 7-8 hours of sunshine duration and hence a solar-based technology can fulfill the energy supply of 8W with ease.The study revealed that a suitable temperature can be maintained for growing variety of nutritious micro-green in a triple layer-based multitier structure integrated with low energy consuming (~8 W), small (50.8 mm (x) 50.8 mm), efficient, and lightweight thick film technology.Thick-film hot plate integrated standardized unit is capable of producing an average of 1000grams/trial/unit in a short period of 8-12 days during the winter period of 6-8 months for the targeted supply of 8-10grams/person/day with total energy consumption of approximately 20-25Kw/trial at ~3350 m to ~5400 m Altitude.
Effect of Coloured Plastic Mulches on Yield and Quality of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in Central Himalayan Region
Authors: Agarwal Ankur , Yadav Pradeep Kumar , Sahay Devi , Prakash Om , Gupta Sanjay Mohan , Bala Madhu
Published: October 2024

Plastic mulches are used nowadays to significantly increase crop yield due to ease of use, transportation, and storability. The main objective and aim of this investigation is to examine the role of colored plastic mulch on growth, quality, and yield attributing traits of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in the central Himalayan region. The field experiment contained mulches in red, black, yellow, silver, and a no mulch control from Oct 2019 to Feb 2020. Red plastic mulch improved growth, yield, and quality attributing characters compared to other mulches and control. Red mulched treatment maintained better soil moisture and better soil temperature (up to 6 °C) compared to control and other colored mulches. The yield of tomatoes ranged from 13.49 to 20.27 kg.m-2 with the maximum under red plastic mulch. A yield increase of 29.72 to 50.25 % was achieved using mulch as compared to control. The plant growth, quality, and flowering attributing traits also exhibited superiority under mulching over control with red mulch showing the best effect. Tomato fruits harvested from red mulch treatment exhibited the highest value of quality parameters such as TSS (5.20 °B), lycopene content (5.59 mg/100g), ascorbic acid content (16.86 mg/100g), and carotenoid content (3.51 mg/g FW).
Comparative effect of FYM and Azotobacter on morphology and nutritional quality of high and low altitude grown knol khol (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L.) cultivar White Vienna
Authors: Shukla Shardulya , Rawat Monisha , Kumar Nitish , Sharma Ankita , Verma Anshu , Behera Rakesh Kumar , Patel Manoj Kumar , Thakur Mohan Singh , Chaurasia OM Prakash , Saxena Shweta
Published: October 2024

Extreme environmental conditions of high altitude (HA) expose the food crops to abiotic stresses that may impact their growth and nutritional composition, which also varies depending on agricultural practices being used. Therefore, the present study is designed to a compare the efficacy of organic agri-treatments viz. farm yard manure (FYM) and Azotobacter on morphological and nutritional traits of knol-khol cultivar White Vienna grown at HA and low altitude (LA). The field trial was conducted as a two-factorial experiment in a randomized block design. The first factor was treatments (T1-FYM, T2-Azotobacter, T3-FYM+Azotobacter and T4-(control) and second factor was cultivation locations (HA vs. LA). The findings revealed that the application of treatment T3 at HA resulted in higher total soluble solids (1.38-fold), titratable acidity (0.06-fold), total carbohydrate (1.9-fold), crude protein (3.7-fold), crude fat (3-fold) and dietary fiber content (78-fold) whereas, yield (137.6-fold) and ash content (0.85-fold) content were found higher at LA. The current study emphasizes upon the superior efficiency of combination treatment of FYM and Azotobacter at HA to improve the nutritional quality of food crops, with added benefits of environmental sustainability and nutritional security.
Кредитное поведение граждан России в период пандемии COVID-19
Authors: Ларионов Александр Витальевич
Published: October 2024

В период масштабных вызовов особую роль в поддержании макроэкономической стабильности играет кредитование. Банк России, обладающий полномочиями по развитию кредитования, заинтересован в увеличении доли субъектов, демонстрирующих активный тип кредитного поведения. Последнее было особенно актуально при реализации антикризисной политики в период пандемии COVID-19, предполагавшей применение льготных инструментов кредитования. Результативность применения указанных инструментов напрямую зависит от уровня доверия граждан к кредитам и сформированного типа кредитного поведения, определяющего склонность субъекта к привлечению кредита в кризис.
Цель работы заключается в оценке факторов, повлиявших на формирование активного типа кредитного поведения в период пандемии COVID-19. Предметом исследования выступают факторы кредитного поведения. Эмпирическую базу составили результаты социологического опроса «Финансовое поведение населения Российской Федерации» за 2020 г. Посредством построения бинарной регрессии определено, что на формирование активного типа кредитного поведения в период пандемии COVID-19 влияли возраст респондентов, уровень доверия финансовым организациям и уровень личной оценки финансовой грамотности. В ситуации возникновения аналогичного кризиса Банк России должен стимулировать рост доверия к субъектам банковской системы, в том числе посредством инструментов государственного патернализма.
Благодарность. Статья подготовлена в рамках гранта, предоставленного Министерством науки и высшего образования Российской Федерации (№ соглашения о предоставлении гранта: 075-15-2022-325).
Evaluating rice yield and resource efficiency: DSSAT analysis of conventional vs. AWD techniques in Coimbatore
Authors: Ashwini S  , N Sakthivel  , S Pazhanivelan  , K Ramah  , P Janaki  , V Ravichandran  , NS Sudarmanian
Published: October 2024

Rice cultivation is a key activity of Indian agriculture, contributing significantly to global rice production and exports. Optimal yield is crucial and influenced by various agronomical and environmental factors. For the experiment, the decision support system for agrotechnology transfer (DSSAT) of the rice crop model is utilized to validate the grain and straw yield in addition to resource productivity metrics and leaf area index. The study was conducted during the Zaid season from January to May in both 2022 and 2023 at the Thensangampalayam village, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. The CO-55 rice variety was used for 2 cultivation methods i.e., conventional and alternate wetting and drying (AWD), along with drone spray of nano urea. The model was calibrated and validated with the input of comprehensive datasets of soil profile, meteorological parameters, crop-specific cultivation methods, agronomic practices and genetic coefficients. AWD consistently outperformed the conventional method in both grain and straw yields. DSSAT simulations achieved a high accuracy of 99.78 % in grain yield and 91.67 % in straw yield between the 2 cultivation methods. The AWD also outperformed in water use efficiency with 2.3 kg/m3 compared to conventional at 1.8 kg/m3. Leaf Area Index was recorded high in the conventional method at heading stage with 6.96 and AWD at 6.46. The study provides valuable information on adaptive farming practices and climate-resilient crop management strategies.
Change in Home Bias Due to Ghost Games in the NFL
Authors: Starke Stephan , Vischer Lars , Dilger Alexander
Published: October 2024

We analyse changes in the National Football League (NFL) due to ghost games in 2020. The home bias disappears as expected. This also applies to semi-ghost games with significantly fewer spectators than regular games and to referee decisions regarding penalties.
Using constructed languages to introduce and teach linguistics
Authors: Duval Cameron Rousseau , Booker Nynaeve Perkins , Brotherton Chloe , Diaz Anthony Michael , Jasbi Masoud
Published: October 2024

Introductory linguistics courses are a common component of general education curricula at many institutions of higher education, reaching tens of thousands of students with diverse backgrounds and interests. Such courses provide a great opportunity for linguists to convey the field’s message and its values to a wider audience. We propose that it is possible to increase the public outreach of such courses by engaging not only the students in the course, but also the campus community at large. In this paper, we report on using constructed languages (conlangs) as a tool to help students understand course materials via active learning as well as present linguistic research to the wider community of college campuses.
Computational study of γ-ray and fast neutron shielding efficacy of (70–x)B2O3 – 5TeO2 – 20SrO – 5ZnO – (x)Bi2O3 glass systems using Phy-X/PSD, XCOM and GEANT-4
Authors: Kheswa Bonginkosi Vincent , Makhathini Lucky , Majola Siyabonga Ntokozo
Published: October 2024

This study investigated the LAC, MAC, half-value thickness, tenth-value thickness, mean free path, Zeff, Neff, FNRCS, EBF, and EABF of a glass composition (70-x)B2O3 – 5TeO2 – 20SrO – 5ZnO – (x)Bi2O3, with x ranging from 0 to 15 mol%. Sample S5 showed the lowest HVT, TVT, and MFP and the highest MAC, LAC, Zeff, and Neff across 300 keV–15 MeV, indicating enhanced γ-ray shielding with higher Bi2O3 content in narrow-beam applications. However, EBF and EABF decreased with Bi2O3 at 0.5 and 1 MeV, but increased at 10 MeV, indicating improved shielding only at low and intermediate energies in broad-beam scenarios. Sample S4 exhibited the highest FNRCS and best neutron shielding efficiency. The comparison of our results with the literature revealed that S5 and S4 are, respectively, even more superior, in shielding γ radiation and neutrons than some of the glass materials that have been recently investigated in the literature. Therefore, in γ-ray shielding applications, incorporating Bi2O3 into the glass matrix is advisable primarily for narrow-beam conditions, and for broad-beam scenarios at intermediate energies, but not at high energies in broad-beam contexts.
Deciphering Peripheral Taste Neuron Diversity: Using Genetic Identity to Bridge Taste Bud Innervation Patterns and Functional Responses
Authors: Ohman Lisa C. , Huang Tao , Unwin Victori A. , Singh Aditi , Walters Brittany , Whiddon Zachary D. , Krimm Robin F.
Published: October 2024

Peripheral taste neurons exhibit functional, genetic, and morphological diversity, yet understanding how or if these attributes combine into taste neuron types remains unclear. In this study, we used male and female mice to relate taste bud innervation patterns to the function of a subset of proenkephalin-expressing (Penk+) taste neurons. We found that taste arbors (the portion of the axon within the taste bud) stemming from Penk+ neurons displayed diverse branching patterns and lacked stereotypical endings. The range in complexity observed for individual taste arbors from Penk+ neurons mirrored the entire population, suggesting that taste arbor morphologies are not primarily regulated by the neuron type. Notably, the distinguishing feature of arbors from Penk+ neurons was their propensity to come within 110 nm (in apposition with) different types of taste-transducing cells within the taste bud. This finding is contrary to the expectation of genetically defined taste neuron types that functionally represent a single stimulus. Consistently, further investigation of Penk+ neuron function revealed that they are more likely to respond to innately aversive stimuli—sour, bitter, and high salt concentrations—as compared with the full taste population. Penk+ neurons are less likely to respond to nonaversive stimuli—sucrose, umami, and low salt—compared with the full population. Our data support the presence of a genetically defined neuron type in the geniculate ganglion that is responsive to innately aversive stimuli. This implies that genetic expression might categorize peripheral taste neurons into hedonic groups, rather than simply identifying neurons that respond to a single stimulus.
Security or Democracy?
Authors: Rattanasengchanh P. Mike
Published: October 2024

For much of the modern history of U.S.-Thai relations, the United States has tried to balance democracy and security, with the latter mostly taking precedence. During the Cold War, the United States sought to keep Thailand anti-communist by supporting various military governments. Democracy was an afterthought, though the United States purported to promote it. After the Cold War, other strategic concerns replaced the fear of communism, specifically the rise of China. By examining the Cold War period in comparison to the years 2014 to the present, we can see a pattern in U.S. foreign policy toward Thailand. This article draws on archival work in the United States and Thailand, along with recently published sources to focus on U.S. policy during the Cold War and the 2014 to the present. Drawing parallels between challenges the U.S. government faced during the Cold War and recent events, I argue that the United States has pursued an unbalanced policy between security and democracy and will continue to do so to protect its interests.
The Formation of Self-Regulation in Preschool Children with Disabilities with Through Body-Оriented Methods
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Dormakova Nadezhda N.
Published: October 2024

The present study explored is devoted to the problem of self-regulation formation in preschoolers with general speech underdevelopment in pre-school settings. Under consideration the positive influence of body-oriented methods on the formation of self-regulation. The organization and implementation of an experimental study aimed at developing self-regulation in preschoolers with general speech underdevelopment using body-oriented methods is described. Based on the results of the experimental study, a number of key conclusions were made about the effectiveness of the correctional program: the children in the experimental group developed better skills in controlling their attention when completing tasks without reacting to external stimuli; they began to retain elements in their visual memory better.
The Relationship between the Subjective Feeling of Loneliness and Victim Behavior in Adolescence
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Melnikova Yulia A. , Andronnikova Olga O. ,   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University
Published: October 2024

The article examines the teenage period of development with its age-related crises and characteristics. Specific problems of adolescence are identified: the problem of loneliness and victimized behavior. The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between the subjective feeling of loneliness and victim behavior in adolescence. The phenomenon of loneliness is characterized as a multifaceted complex construct, and the features of the experience of loneliness in adolescence are revealed. Analyzing the connection between the types of experiences of loneliness and personal characteristics and behavioral manifestations in adolescence. Particular attention is paid to victim behavior. To confirm the hypothesis about the relationship between the subjective feeling of loneliness and victim behavior in adolescence, an empirical study was conducted in which 40 adolescents aged 15–16 years, 8th–9th grade students, took part. The results of the study confirm that the phenomena of propensity to victimized behavior and loneliness in adolescence are interrelated.
Assistance and Digitalization of MSMEs Based on Optimization of Digital Promotional Content Creation
Authors: Rachmadani Wulan Suci , Margunani Margunani , Rachmadi Moch Faizal
Published: October 2024

Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) sekarang ini terus mengalami pertumbuhan seiring dengan perkembangan zaman diera revolusi industri 4.0. Diera sekarang ini juga menuntut para pelaku usaha termasuk UMKM untuk terus bertransformasi digital dalam berbagai hal. Adapun permasalahan yang sekarang ini dihadapi oleh para pelaku UMKM diantaranya adalah kompetensi Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) yang masih rendah dalam penguasaan kemampuan literasi digital terutama berkaitan dengan digital marketing dan optimalisasi konten promosi berbasis digital yang efektif, efisien dan tepat sasaran. Permasalahan tersebut harus segera diatasi dan ditangani secara tepat, cepat serta berkelanjutan. Adapun solusi yang ditawarkan adalah dengan melakukan pendampingan dan digitalisasi UMKM berbasis optimalisasi pembuatan konten promosi digital. Substansi dan makna dari suatu konten promosi yaitu mempunyai nilai tersendiri bagi upaya pemasaran atau marketing suatu produk dan/atau jasa dalam menarik keputusan pembelian dari konsumen. Rencana kegiatan yang disusun dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan secara komprehensif, terpadu dan terintegrasi berbasis digital. Pendekatan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dipakai adalah Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) berbentuk metode penyuluhan, pendampingan, dan pelatihan. Sasarannya adalah para pelaku UMKM diberbagai bidang usaha di Talangsari, Kelurahan Bendan Duwur, Kecamatan Gajahmungkur, Kota Semarang.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) continue to experience growth in line with developments in the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0. The current era also requires business actors, including MSMEs, to continue digital transformation in various ways. The problems currently faced by MSME players include the still low competency of Human Resources (HR) in mastering digital literacy skills, especially those related to digital marketing and optimizing digital-based promotional content that is effective, efficient and right on target. These problems must be addressed immediately and handled appropriately, quickly and sustainably. The solution offered is to provide assistance and digitalization of MSMEs based on optimizing the creation of digital promotional content. The substance and meaning of promotional content are valuable for marketing efforts for a product and/or service in attracting consumer purchasing decisions. The activity plan prepared in Community Service for the community is carried out in a comprehensive, integrated, and digital-based manner. The approach used for community service activities is participatory rural appraisal (PRA) in counselling, mentoring, and training methods. The targets are MSME actors in various business fields in Talangsari, Bendan Duwur Village, Gajahmungkur District, Semarang City.
Application of machine learning algorithm incorporating dietary intake in prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Ding Tianze , Liu Peijie , Jia Jie , Wu Hui , Zhu Jie , Yang Kefeng
Published: October 2024

Introduction

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) significantly affects pregnancy outcomes. Therefore, it is crucial to develop prediction models since they can guide timely interventions to reduce the incidence of GDM and its associated adverse effects.

Methods

A total of 554 pregnant women were selected and their sociodemographic characteristics, clinical data and dietary data were collected. Dietary data were investigated by a validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). We applied random forest mean decrease impurity for feature selection and the models are built using logistic regression, XGBoost, and LightGBM algorithms. The prediction performance of different models was compared by accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, area under curve (AUC) and Hosmer–Lemeshow test.

Results

Blood glucose, age, pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI), triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) were the top five features according to the feature selection. Among the three algorithms, XGBoost performed best with an AUC of 0.788, LightGBM came second (AUC = 0.749), and logistic regression performed the worst (AUC = 0.712). In addition, XGBoost and LightGBM both achieved a fairly good performance when dietary information was included, surpassing their performance on the non-dietary dataset (0.788 vs 0.718 in XGBoost; 0.749 vs 0.726 in LightGBM).

Conclusion

XGBoost and LightGBM algorithms outperform logistic regression in predicting GDM among Chinese pregnant women. In addition, dietary data may have a positive effect on improving model performance, which deserves more in-depth investigation with larger sample size.
STAT6 blockade ameliorates thyroid function in Graves’ disease via downregulation of the sodium/iodide symporter
Authors: Yang Qian , Zhang Qinnan , Pan Fanfan , Zha Bingbing
Published: October 2024

Background

Signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 (STAT6) is an important nuclear transcription factor. Previous studies demonstrated that blocking STAT6 can ameliorate thyroid function by reducing serum T3 and T4. Sodium/iodide symporter (NIS) is a key protein that mediates active iodine uptake and plays an important role in regulating thyroid function. This study explored the interaction between STAT6 and NIS.

Methods

Immunohistochemical staining was performed for detecting the expression of NIS in different tissues. RT-PCR was performed for evaluating the mRNA level of NIS when Nthy-ori 3-1 cells were incubated with IL4, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), or monoclonal thyroid-specific stimulatory autoantibody (TSAb) for 24 h. Quantitative RT-PCR, western blot, and immunofluorescence analysis were performed for detecting NIS expression after inhibiting STAT6 phosphorylation by AS1517499. Finally, we used luciferase reporter assays to explore the ability of STAT6 to regulate the promoter activity of the NIS-coding gene.

Results

NIS was highly expressed in thyroid epithelial cells of EAGD mice or Graves’ disease (GD) patients, and TSAb increased the expression of NIS. We show that a STAT6 phosphorylation inhibitor can attenuate the effect of TSAb on increasing NIS protein and mRNA levels. Finally, we confirm that transcription factor STAT6 can mediate NIS transcription and co-activator P100 protein can enhance STAT6-dependent transcriptional activation.

Conclusion

In GD, TSAb induces STAT6 signaling to upregulate NIS expression, and STAT6 blockade ameliorates thyroid function via downregulation of the NIS. Our study furthers understanding of the effects of STAT6 on thyroid function and reveals new avenues for GD treatment.
Integration of Agile Technologies in Internal Audit
Authors: Shaikan Andrii , Hushko Serhii , Nieizviestna Оlenа
Published: October 2024

The study is devoted to the processes of integration of Agile technologies in internal audits. It was determined that Agile is a method and a way of thinking simultaneously, which ensures timeliness of receiving information, quick response to risks, and acceleration of audit cycles, thanks to which the effect of value creation is achieved for both top management and stakeholders. The analysis of statistical studies of the implementation of Agile technologies allowed the authors to conclude that the Agile approach is increasingly used in enterprises to achieve planned results, and to single out key changes in the concepts of internal audit, which became possible thanks to the implementation of the Agile approach. It is noted that there is no single path for transitioning to the use of Agile methodology for all organisations. In addition, such a transition can cause difficulties associated with rethinking the audit process. That is why the authors attempted to unify the work cycles of the internal Agile audit.
Facing Mortality: Exploring Existentialist Motif of Death in the Selected Novels by McCarthy, Zhadan, and Müller
Authors: Shevchenko Iryna
Published: October 2024

This study represents the first scholarly endeavour to investigate the existentialist motif of death within the works of renowned authors from the United States and Europe: Cormac McCarthy’s The Road (2006), Herta Müller’s Atemschaukel (2009), and Serhii Zhadan’s Internat (2017). Employing a multifaceted methodological approach, this research utilises close reading to identify representations of the death experience, an interpretative lens to uncover and categorise imagery, allusions, and symbols related to death, and a comparative analysis based on the point-by-point method to juxtapose the literary representations of death across the selected novels. Through this study, three distinct forms of death emerge: the cessation of life, the moral decay of humanity, and the demise of nature. This study delves into these forms, which are most prominently depicted in each novel, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the nature of death at the dawn of the 21st century. The selection of these novels is predicated on their shared thematic concerns, including survival in hostile environments and extreme experiences such as isolation, alienation, and ultimately, death.
Laudatio professoribus. Dviejų svarbiausių Lietuvos klasikinės filologijos tyrėjų sukaktis pasitinkant
Authors: Biržietienė Skirmantė
Published: October 2024

Review of the scholarly activities on the occasion of the anniversaries of scholars of  Antiquity and Lithuanian Renaissance and Baroque, translators Dalia Dilytė-Staškevičienė and Eugenija Ulčinaitė.
Otherness and Alienation in Jana Egle’s Fiction
Authors: Romanovska Alina
Published: October 2024

The Latvian writer and poet Jana Egle devotes special attention in her texts to people who are perceived by society as “others”. Such individuals are frequently regarded as anomalous by those in their immediate vicinity, which often results in a sense of detachment and disconnection. In her short fiction, Egle examines a range of forms of otherness, including individuals from diverse national backgrounds, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those facing social disadvantage. Adults are frequently influenced by long-standing stereotypes and traumatic experiences, whereas children tend to be more receptive to forming close relationships due to the absence of such biases. This article seeks to examine the manifestations of otherness in Egle’s works through the lens of the self-other binary and the insights gleaned from contemporary researchers on identity issues. Egle adroitly depicts the tenuous and nebulous border between the self and the other by exploring the inner realms and experiences of the marginalised. Through catharsis, she fosters a sense of proximity between these “others” and the reader. Despite portraying tragic scenarios, she maintains a quality of levity that is challenging to articulate but perceptible.
London in the Novels by Robert Galbraith: a text-world perspective
Authors: Kulchytska Olga , Erlikhman Anna
Published: October 2024

The Strike series of contemporary crime fiction novels by Robert Galbraith exhibits an abundance of descriptions of real-life London. The aim of this article is to explore their functions in the context of the author’s works.
Characteristic properties of the cityscapes in the novels are the merged perspectives of the omniscient narrator and a character, foregrounded details, contrasts in images and attitudes, and the use of metaphor and personification. Text World Theory allows us to explain how they aid in constructing mental representations, or text-worlds, of the city and examine functions fulfilled by the depictions of London in R. Galbraith’s fiction: (1) emphasising connectedness between the discourse- and text-worlds, (2) creating an atmospheric background, (3) broadening readers’ understanding of characters, (4) making London a character in its own right, (5) advancing the story. The first function is typical of all the text-worlds analysed; it indicates the real-world nature of fictional information as a distinctive feature of the Strike series.
Manufacturing Technology, Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Static Bending of Three-Layer Composite Plate with Honeycomb Structure
Authors:   Yuzhnoye State Design Office, Derevianko Ihor I. , Avramov Kostiantyn V. ,   Anatolii Pidhornyi Institute of Power Machines and Systems of NAS of Ukraine, Uspenskyi Borys V. ,   Anatolii Pidhornyi Institute of Power Machines and Systems of NAS of Ukraine, Salenko Oleksandr F. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
Published: October 2024

The use of thin-walled constructions with honeycomb structure manufactured using additive technologies has several advantages compared to the constructions manufactured using traditional technologies. First of all, this is explained by the fact that additive technologies greatly simplify the production of honeycomb structures. A technology for manufacturing a three-layer composite plate with a honeycomb structure obtained using additive technologies is proposed in the paper. PLA plastic was chosen as the material for the honeycomb structure production. Printing was carried out using a "Delta" printer with parallel kinematic chains using FDM technologies. The printing temperature was 215 °C, table temperature – 60 °C. A fundamentally new scheme of an experimental plant for studying the bending of a three-layer plate is proposed. The aim of the research is to conduct tests of samples of a three-layer honeycomb panel for static bending when one edge of the sample is rigidly pinched. For the tests, a certified TiraTest 2300 universal testing machine (UTM), which allows to perform tensile and compression tests at a given traverse speed and measure the load with a relative error of 1%, was used. The UTM allows to load the sample and measure the load and displacement of the traverse. A sixteen-channel strain gauge station is used to measure the surface deformations of the housings. Transverse displacements of a three-layer plate were obtained as experimental data. The bending of the three-layer plate is modeled in the commercial package ANSYS. The results of experimental and numerical analysis coincide well.
Development of biodegradable plastic films from cassava starch
Authors: Dodino-Duarte Isaac , Quiroz-Ortega Leonardo Andres , Arias-Benítez José Carlos , García-León Ricardo Andrés
Published: October 2024

Plastic has become part of daily life because it is used in all industrial applications. Although it is beneficial and practical, it is the material that generates the most pollution in ecosystems. Therefore, the main objective of this research is to produce plastic films capable of degrading the environment in a shorter time (bioplastics). For this purpose, different samples were made with cassava starch (pulp or commercial), using amounts in the solution of 4% w/v and 30% w/w of cassava starch and glycerol, respectively, considering variations between the percentages of chitosan. The results showed that it is possible to obtain bioplastic by the casting method with the mixture of cassava starch (pulp or commercial), glycerol, and chitosan. Likewise, thanks to the laboratory tests carried out, was possible to determine that the use of commercial starch to produce biodegradable plastic films significantly favors moisture adsorption, solubility, and biodegradability, compared to starch extracted from cassava by hand, with good statistics validity of the analyzed data.
Integrative approach for formation damage diagnosis in a Colombian brownfield: a comprehensive methodology
Authors: Rueda-Cortés Luis Felipe , Torres-Cortecero Bayron David , Jiménez-Caballero Michell Andrey , Archer-Martínez Franklin Iván , Gómez-Cepeda Eduardo Alfredo , León-Bermúdez Adan Yovani , Calvete-González Fernando Enrique
Published: October 2024

Formation damage is the reduction of a well's productivity due to the alteration of the permeability of the subsurface rock, leading to economically inefficient operations. This research established a methodology to diagnose such damage, which is divided into: 1) Identification of operational problems, 2) Field sampling and analysis of geological and engineering data, 3) Adaptation of API standards for the study of fluid-fluid and rock-fluid interactions, 4) Identification of damage mechanisms and recommendations. This methodology was applied to two depleted wells in a brown oilfield with reduced productivity to address scale deposition and casing corrosion issues. Finally, the application of control and stimulation fluids must satisfy technical and environmental requirements, with the objective of inducing destabilization of the identified formation damage mechanisms.
Reliability prediction for automotive electronics
Authors: Ortiz-Yañez Jesus Fco. , Piña-Monarrez Manuel Román , Monclova-Quintana Osvaldo
Published: October 2024

La predicción de confiabilidad de productos electrónicos es una actividad fundamental en la industria automotriz por diferentes razones: 1) entender si se cumple con un objetivo de confiabilidad, 2) comparar entre diseños alternativos, o 3) evaluar mejoras de confiabilidad. La predicción de confiabilidad queda definida por el cálculo de la taza de falla de todos los componentes electrónicos que constituyen un sistema/producto. En el campo automotriz existen diferentes guías diseñadas para la predicción de confiabilidad de componentes electrónicos, donde el estándar Siemens SN 29500 es bien aceptado en la industria automotriz. Sin embargo, el estándar Siemens SN 29500, así como otros estándares, da las bases para el cálculo de la taza de falla asumiendo condiciones ambientales constantes, pero no muestra un proceso paso a paso cuando el producto opera en el campo bajo diferentes condiciones ambientales. De esta manera, en este artículo se presenta un proceso paso a paso, para el entendimiento de la implementación del estándar Siemens SN 29500, cuando las condiciones ambientales no son constantes, para obtener un valor de taza de falla/confiabilidad de un producto, siguiendo una aplicación electrónica automotriz.
Factores individuales que influyen en los comportamientos inseguros de los trabajadores
Authors: Albújar-Verona Cecilia Elizabeth , Neyra-Reyes Jhons Jempner , Medina-Cardozo Ingrid Isabel , Leiva-Piedra Jorge Luis
Published: October 2024

La minería es una de las industrias con mayor riesgo de accidentabilidad; siendo los comportamientos inseguros una de las principales causas de los accidentes. En este estudio se evaluaron los factores que influyen en las decisiones que llevan al comportamiento inseguro de los trabajadores mineros. Con un estudio de tipo correlacional se midió el nivel del estado inseguro de los trabajadores y se analizó el estrés laboral y la demanda de trabajo como factores individuales aplicando cuestionarios validados, con una muestra de 107 colaboradores, y se determinó la influencia entre el estado inseguro, los factores individuales y sus dimensiones (estrés laboral y demanda de trabajo). Se obtuvo como resultado que el estado inseguro de los trabajadores es de nivel medio con un 70.09% y que hay una correlación positiva y significativa con el estrés laboral y la demanda de trabajo lo que permitió corroborar la hipótesis general, el estado inseguro se correlaciona positiva y significativamente con los factores individuales.
Meninos não choram?
Authors: Wandscheer João Paulo , Lukianski Pacheco Helena
Published: October 2024

Este artigo propõe uma análise sobre as contraposições que o longa-metragem Close (2022), dirigido por Lukas Dhont, estabelece em relação à masculinidade hegemônica. O filme retrata o fim da infância para Leo e Remi, dois garotos de 13 anos que possuem uma amizade muito próxima. Embora eles não vivenciem uma relação homossexual, a proximidade física entre os personagens desestabiliza imposições sociais voltadas ao gênero masculino, de maneira que a hostilidade que recebem na escola e o distanciamento de Leo levam Remi a cometer suicídio. Nossa análise tem como foco a narrativa das cenas em que Leo chora, considerando que esse ato é socialmente visto como uma demonstração de fraqueza, principalmente em indivíduos do gênero masculino. O problema que apresentamos é este: como o choro se revela uma manifestação que aproxima o filme Close do cinema queer? Será utilizado como embasamento teórico o pensamento de Bonfanti e Gomes (2018), Connell e Messerschmidt (2013), Deleuze (1983), Gaudreault e Jost (2009), Nagime (2016). Como resultado, percebemos que o filme contribui para o debate sobre o cinema queer por retratar que, embora repressões com motivação homofóbica nem sempre provenham da família, o adultocentrismo consiste em um meio de repassar valores preconceituosos entre as gerações.
Memorias de la 8° Jornada de Inmunología y 4° congreso estatal de Biomedicina Nayarit 2024
Authors: LANIIA Nayarit  , Licenciatura en Biomedicina Ambiental Traslacional
Published: October 2024

Memorias de la 8° Jornada de Inmunología y 4° congreso estatal de Biomedicina Nayarit 2024
NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF COOLING EFFECT OVER TWO-DIMENSIONAL AIRFOIL USING COLD AIR INJECTION TECHNIQUE
Authors: Somashekar V. , Immanuel Selwynraj A.
Published: October 2024

This numerical investigation delves into the cooling effects on a two-dimensional airfoil subjected to low Reynolds
number conditions using computational fluid dynamics simulations. The study encompasses a comprehensive
exploration of five distinct cold air injection scenarios aimed at augmenting airfoil performance. The cases under
scrutiny encompass various injection methods and locations, each offering a unique perspective on the cooling
phenomenon. In case 1, a stream of cold air is introduced parallel to the airflow direction over the upper surface of
the airfoil at an inclination angle of 14°. Case 2 involves injecting cold air along the mid-surface of the airfoil, aligned with the incoming flow. Case 3 focuses on directing cold air parallel to the airflow direction onto the lower surface of the airfoil, inclined downward at a 14° angle. In case 4, cold air is injected perpendicular to the free stream flow, targeting the lower airfoil surface. Finally, case 5 explores the injection of cold air perpendicular to the free stream flow over the upper surface of the airfoil. Across all cases, the injected air maintains a uniform velocity of 3 m/s and a temperature of 27°C. The outcomes of this study yield crucial insights into the intricacies of low Reynolds number airfoil performance enhancement through strategic cooling. The findings presented herein serve as a valuable resource for the advancement of low Reynolds number airfoil technologies, with potential applications in diverse fields including aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy.
Flood risk and overtopping assessment for an exposed coastal road
Authors: Tryggvadóttir Bryndís , Sigurðarson Sigurður , Gíslason Fannar , Sveinbjörnsson Pétur Ingi , Hrafnkelsson Birgir
Published: October 2024

The coastal village of Vík is located on the south coast of Iceland. The area is subjected to the full force of extratropical cyclones of the North Atlantic. The village beach is not a stable phenomenon; after a nearby volcanic eruption in 1918, it accreted by 500 m over 50 years but has eroded at similar rate since 1970, which poses increased flood risk in the area. There are plans to move the current ring road that lies through the village, with one possibility of it running along the coast. A study was conducted using multivariate extreme value modelling to determine the desired coastal defences needed for the new road. The method in question uses a multivariate joint probability model to simulate variables that cause coastal flooding events. It generates a large sample of extreme ocean events based on a 52-year time series of hindcast data. The large sample of extreme events was then used to determine return periods for overtopping events and to determine a desired crest height for coastal defence structures. The study puts forth suggestions of improvements on current coastal defence structures and the design specification for defence structures along a planned road along the coast.
Az információs műveletek helye és szerepe a művelettervezésben
Authors: Pozderka Zoltán
Published: October 2024

Az információs műveletek, a többi szakterülethez hasonlóan, fontos szerepet játszanak művelettervezés folyamatában, melynek megértéséhez nagy segítséget nyújt a különböző definíciók összevetése, a hozzá tartozó törzsfunkció szervezeti megjelenítésének vizsgálata, valamint a hatásalapú megközelítés bemutatása. A művelettervezés folyamata során a szakterület az információs tevékenységeket elemzi, tervezi és értékeli a célkitűzések elérése érdekében, melyhez különböző munkacsoportokat működtet a törzs többi szakterületének beintegrálása céljából. Az információs műveletek szakterület elsősorban a művelettervező csoportban, illetve a törzs egyéb munkacsoportjaiban képviselteti magát a tervezés teljes folyamatában.
Dárfúr, a lángoló tartomány : Az Afrikai Unió szudáni missziójának története című könyvről
Authors: Kis-Benedek József
Published: October 2024

2016 szeptemberében jelent meg Besenyő János ezredesnek, a Honvéd Vezérkar Tudományos Kutatóhelye vezetőjének tollából a Dárfúr, a lángoló tartomány. Afrikai Unió szudáni missziójának története című könyv. A kötetet a Publikon Kiadó adta ki az Afrikai–Magyar Egyesület támogatásával.
Érték – értékek – értékeink
Authors: Himmer Péter
Published: October 2024

Tanulmányom első, szokatlanul filozofikusnak tűnő részében azt kísérlem meg illusztrálni, hogy az érték kategóriája, bárhol is merül fel, nem önkényesen definiálható kategória, az általunk itt és most követett értékek ezért nem szabadon választott, hanem túlnyomórészt társadalmilag adódó, s a mi értékválasztásunkkal csupán megerősített entitások. A tanulmány második részében, mindezek fényében a jelenkori Magyarország, s ezen belül az itt és most létező magyar katona, illetve a katonatiszt lehetséges értékeivel foglalkozom.
Bátorság és távolság
Authors: Boda Mihály
Published: October 2024

Az erények az emberi személyiség pozitív értékkel bíró, lehetséges jegyei. Az erények által az emberek hajlamosak az emberi élet valamely területén erkölcsi szempontból ideális módon viselkedni, azaz az emberi élet valamilyen erkölcsi szempontból fontos célját – egy erkölcsi jót – elérni. A háborúk vívásában és a győzelem kiharcolásában jelentőséggel rendelkező erények a katonai erények. A bátorság, a becsület és a hűség a múltbeli háborúk vívásában kiemelkedő szerepet játszott katonai erények néhány példája. A kortárs katonai élet olyan jelenségei, mint a humanitárius beavatkozás, a békefenntartás, a félig automatizált fegyverrendszerek alkalmazása vagy a privát katonai cégek (zsoldos katonák) szerződtetése azonban azt jelzik, hogy a hagyományosnak tekintett katonai erények átalakulóban vannak. Ezen jelenségek miatt ugyanis a kortárs katonai cselekmények egy részében nincs szerepe a hagyományos értelemben vett bátor viselkedésnek (békefenntartás és félig automatizált fegyverrendszerek alkalmazása), vagy hűségnek (humanitárius beavatkozás és privát katonai cégek (zsoldos katonák szerződtetése). Alább arra a kérdésre koncentrálok, hogy vajon szükség van-e bátorságra a félig automatizált fegyverrendszerek vezérléséhez?
Prognosztizálható változások az emberi tényezők mentén katonai aspektusból
Authors: Mező Ferenc
Published: October 2024

Miközben a világ népessége évről évre nő (az átlagos ráta 40–70 millió fő/év közötti), a magyar népesség csökken. Számbeli csökkenése esetén a minőségi „emberi” tényező (például intelligencia, kreativitás, tanulás, szorongással való megküzdés) egyre fontosabb lesz a jövőben – a fegyveres erőkben is. Milyen változásokat jelezhetünk előre a jövő katonáinak körében? E tanulmány prognózist és javaslatokat ad az intelligencia, a kreativitás, a tanulás, a szorongás és a tehetség terén.
Sürrealizm ve Korealizm Arakesitinde Frederick Kiesler'in Sonsuz Ev'i
Authors: Çetgin Yağmur , Savaşır Gökçeçiçek
Published: October 2024

Modernleşmenin teknolojik ve akılcı yöndeki gelişmeleri, mimarlık pratiğini modern dünyanın ihtiyaçlarına cevap verecek şekilde daha rasyonel, işlevsel, estetik, hijyenik, verimliliğe dayalı bir üretim eksenine kaydırmış; bu da ana akım modern mimarlık pratiğinin üretim kodlarını oluşturmuştur. Modern mimarlığın yapılı çevreyi katı bir şekilde rasyonalize eden pratikleri tarihsel avangardlar arasında akla karşı örgütlenmiş olarak yer alan Sürrealizm'in yıkıcı ve sarsıcı yaklaşımlarının hedefi olmuştur. Düşünsel ve sanatsal eksenden mimarlığa doğrulttuğu eleştirel yaklaşımları ve mimarlık tahayyülleriyle mimarlığın temsil ettiği kodları ters yüz eden Sürrealizm; modern mimarlığın bastırdığı arzularını, düşlerini, tekinsiz ve irrasyonel boyutlarını ortaya çıkarmıştır. Katkıları ile adı daha çok Sürrealizm ile anılan mimar ve teorisyen Frederick Kiesler modern mimarlık pratiğine karşı; insan ve çevresi arasındaki fiziksel, zihinsel, psişik ve içsel bağlantıları temel alan bütüncül bir çevre oluşturmak yönünde "korealizm" teorisini geliştirmiştir. Kiesler korealizmin insan ve çevresi arasında aracısız ve kesintisiz bir etkileşim modeli oluşturacak ideal bir bütünsellik sağlayacağını ileri sürmüştür. Bu kavram üzerine olan araştırmalarını Sonsuz Ev temasında somutlaştırmıştır. Bu bağlamda çalışma, Kiesler’in mimari yaklaşımını odağına alarak, modern mimarlığın baskıladığı irrasyonel boyutları yeniden gündeme getirerek mimarlığı ve mekânı algılayış ve üretim biçimlerimize katkı sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Sürrealizm'e ve mimarlığa ilişkin literatürde Kiesler’in üretimlerine yer veren çalışmalar bulunmasına karşın; bu çalışma korealizmin Sürrealizm ile örtüşen ve farklılaşan noktalarını da ele alarak, Kiesler'in mimari yaklaşımının özgün yanını ortaya koymaktadır. Nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden yorumlayıcı yöntemin benimsendiği çalışmada, Sonsuz Ev'in zaman içindeki kavramsal dönüşümü irdelenerek, Kiesler'in Sonsuz Ev'i nasıl bir yaklaşım, yöntem ve kurgu doğrultusunda ele aldığı incelenmektedir. Böylece çalışma, mimarlığın yanı sıra sanat, tasarım ve bunların kesiştiği alanlarda da korrealizmin yeniden gözden geçirilmesine ve anlaşılmasına katkıda bulunacaktır.