bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Transformación digital y su relación en la competitividad de las empresas de comidas y bebidas en Lima Moderna, 2021
Authors:   , Chihua Puzari Kathy Maribel , Ramirez Chavez Corina
Published: September 2023

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo principal, analizar la relación de la transformación digital en la competitividad de las empresas de comidas y bebidas en Lima Moderna, 2021. El estudio radica en un enfoque cuantitativo de nivel explicativo, no experimental transversal. La herramienta implementada fue una encuesta, cuyo nivel de confiabilidad se obtuvo mediante el coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach calculado previamente a través de una prueba piloto. Se aplicó un muestreo aleatorio con asignación proporcional, por lo que se realizó la encuesta a 312 administradores de empresas de comidas y bebidas en Lima Moderna (Jesús María, Lince, Magdalena, Miraflores, Pueblo Libre, San Borja, San Isidro y San Miguel). A través de la prueba estadística Rho Spearman se obtuvo un coeficiente de correlación de 0,611, por lo que se concluye que la transformación digital tiene relación en la competitividad de las empresas de comidas y bebidas en Lima Moderna, 2021.
Genesis and World Chronology
Authors: Walton John
Published: September 2023

Distrust of Genesis as history has been fostered by uniformitarian geoscience and Deep Time chronology.   The reality or otherwise of a global flood has a crucial bearing on world history and chronology.  Evidence of disparate kinds favouring such a flood from scripture, from geoscience and from anthropology is presented. Radiocarbon dating, suitably calibrated for the flood discontinuity, substantiates a Compact Time chronology of thousands of years for earth history.  This is reinforced by comparison of flood model radiocarbon dates for ancient near eastern sites with those independently obtained by archaeologists. Further corroboration of the Genesis chronology comes from discoveries of preserved soft tissues, proteins and even DNA in fossil dinosaur bones and in other specimens from throughout the geologic column.   Belief in a recent, rapid creation is credibly defensible by science divested of secular naturalist ideological constructs. Compact Time chronology rehabilitates belief in the historical reality of the Genesis accounts of the origin of life and the origin of death.
Religiosidade, Espiritualidade e Doenças Cardiovasculares: O que Mostram as Pesquisas?
Authors: Behling Dias Alice , Ceresér Keila
Published: September 2023

A relação entre religiosidade, espiritualidade e saúde vem aumentando nos últimos anos, especialmente em se tratando da prevenção de doenças crônicas. As doenças cardiovasculares estão entre as principais causas de mortalidade mundialmente e também no Brasil. Este artigo tem como objetivo revisar e discutir sobre o que tem sido abordado nos últimos cinco anos a respeito do papel da religiosidade/espiritualidade em pacientes com doenças cardiovasculares. Foi realizada uma busca no Pubmed, dos artigos publicados nos últimos cinco anos, com os termos [“cardiovascular diseases” and “religiosity or spirituality”] em Janeiro de 2022. Foram encontrados 41 artigos, restando sete após refinamento. Os estudos avaliados foram unânimes em relatar as suas limitações, bem como a necessidade de haver mais pesquisas envolvendo o assunto religiosidade/espiritualidade e doenças cardiovasculares.
Healthy Rootstock Cuttings are Essential for the International Nursery Industry
Authors: Smart Richard , Gramaje David , Halleen Francois , Nemcik Tom , Waite Helen
Published: September 2023

Rootstock cuttings infected with latent Grapevine Trunk Diseases (GTD’s) pathogens are a major problem for nurseries. These fungal pathogens include several species of the genera Phaeoacremonium, Phaeomoniella, Cadophora, Dactylonectria, Ilyonectria, Diaporthe and the family Botryosphaeriaceae. Infected rootstock cuttings can cause losses of up to 60 % during propagation and post planting, and can be a reservoir of disease in the vineyard. This article presents a protocol for sanitary production of rootstock cuttings and is a guide to improving health of the grafted vine, and the profitability of nurseries and vineyards.
Selected Ion Flow Tube Mass Spectrometry (SIFT-MS): a promising technology for the high throughput phenotyping of grape berry volatile fingerprints
Authors: Baerenzung dit Baron Thomas , Denat Marie , Yobrégat Olivier , Simon Valérie , Jacques Alban , Geffroy Olivier
Published: September 2023

Over the last decade, there have been renewed efforts into wine grape breeding within the research community. Quick characterisation by phenotyping of quality traits, including aroma composition, remains challenging. Selected Ion Flow Tube Mass Spectrometry (SIFT-MS), a high throughput soft ionisation technology first available in 2008, could be particularly useful for this purpose. In light of this, this technical article summarises recent results obtained with SIFT-MS.
A Comprehensive Report on the First Mpox Case in the Philippines: From Clinical Presentation to Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing Analysis
Authors: Grande Phoebe Grace B. , Ylaya Edward Matthew Z. , Dancel Lei Lanna M. , Nicolasora Amalea Dulcene , Polotan Francisco Gerardo M. , Pantoni Roslind Anne R. , Melo Ezekiel A. , Ortia Stephen Paul B. , Manalo Joanna Ina G. , Abulencia Miguel Francisco B. , Dizon Timothy John R. , Chu Maria Yna Joyce , Bucoy-Sy Ma. Carmela P.G. , Adasa Gisella U. , Gascon Aileen G. , Roman Arthur Dessi E.
Published: September 2023

Background: With the World Health Organization’s declaration of the 2022 multi-country monkeypox outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), we report the first confirmed case of monkeypox infection in a Filipino with clinical presentation different from the classic monkeypox cases previously reported in endemic countries of Central and West Africa before the 2022 outbreak. We describe monkeypox infection's gross and dermatopathological appearances on Southeast Asian brown skin. We also discuss the detailed process of monkeypox quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) testing for diagnostic confirmation and the pioneering application of shotgun metagenomic sequencing to characterize the infecting virus.

Case Presentation: This was a case of a 31-year-old male Filipino with a travel history to several European countries. He developed five non-tender, well-defined, umbilicated pustules with erythematous borders on the upper lip, the left gluteal area, bilateral knees, and the left ankle. Skin punch biopsy findings were suggestive of a viral infection. Monkeypox infection from Clade II (previously known as the West African clade) was confirmed by detecting and amplifying the G2R_G, G2R_WA, and C3L gene targets using qPCR. Shotgun metagenomic sequencing subsequently identified a monkeypox genome sequence belonging to B.1.3 lineage of Clade IIb, associated with the current multi-country outbreak. The serologic varicella IgM test was positive but varicella PCR of the skin lesion and metagenomic sequencing did not indicate the presence of the varicella virus. The patient was discharged and continued isolation at home until all scabs had completely fallen off.

Conclusions: The presence of pustules among patients with risk factors such as possible close physical contact with infected individuals in areas with reported cases of monkeypox should raise suspicion for such an infection. Dermatopathological findings of the patient’s skin lesions were consistent with a viral infection but were non-specific for monkeypox infection. The establishment and optimization of the qPCR protocol were necessary to confirm monkeypox infection from Clade II. Metagenomic sequencing successfully characterized the etiologic agent of the first laboratory-confirmed monkeypox case in the Philippines belonging to Clade IIb which is mainly responsible for the 2022 monkeypox global outbreak.
Associations between serum levels of liver function biomarkers and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: A prospective cohort study
Authors: Ling Shunhu , Diao Haiping , Lu Guangbing , Shi Luhua
Published: September 2023

Background
The liver plays critical roles in human health. Circulating level of liver function biomarkers may associate with the long-term and short-term mortality in general population.
Methods
We used data from US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1988-94 and 1999-2014. People aged ≥ 20 years with measured serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total bilirubin (TB), and albumin (ALB) at baseline were included. All-cause and cause-specific mortality was identified from the National Death Index through 31 December 2015. Additive Cox regression models were applied to assess the correlation patterns between the serum level of these analytes and mortality risk.
Results
A total of 44,508 participants were included; among them,9,721 deaths occurred during a mean follow-up of 12.5 years. A “J-shaped” correlation was found between serum levels of ALT, AST, and TB and all-cause mortality. The risk of mortality monotonically increased with increasing GGT and ALP levels when their levels exceeded the valley points. A “L-shaped” correlation was found between the serum level of ALB and all-cause mortality. The correlation patterns were comparable among deaths from different causes and were consistent in subgroup and sensitivity analyses. The predictive performance for mortality was superior when all six liver function biomarkers were integrated together (area under ROC curve = 0.706).
Conclusion
Circulating liver function biomarkers may be informative of survival in general populations and could serve as screening tools to identify individuals at high risk of death.
Development and Validation of Gamified Reproductive Health Module for Adolescent Boys in Malaysia
Authors: Saini Nazrie , Saimon Rosalia , Safii Razitasham , Minoi Jacey Lynn
Published: September 2023

Background:This study aimed to develop and validate the content of the reproductive health module(ReReki)for Malaysian adolescent boys, aged between 13 to 17 years old.Methods:TheReRekimodule was curated using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model’s approach and based on Theory of Planned Behaviour. ADDIE model emphasized in developing young readers’ literacy in sexual and reproductive health. Content and face validity were conducted by inviting six panel experts who are specialized in adolescent and public health. The language of the module was verified and refined by the linguistic expert. Subsequently, the content was matched with game activities and was pre-tested on 20 adolescent boys in one selected school.Results:Five modules and 29 sub-topics were identified. The overall content validity score was 81.5%, indicates a high level of content validity for theReRekimodule. However, two sub-topics scored below 70%, that needs further review. One new topic (sex offenses involving children) and two new sub-topics (Sexual Response Cycle and the roles of Id, Ego, Superego in play safe) were added to the module. Adolescent boys stated their acceptance of the content and proposed game activities.Conclusions:All the five main topics with 29 sub-topics in theReRekimodule were acceptable and ready to be used for adolescent boys in Malaysian context.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid improves wheat seed germination under salinity and heat stress
Authors: Yu Song , Lian Zhihan , Yu Lihe , Guo Wei , Zhang Chunyu , Zhang Yifei
Published: September 2023

High abiotic stress can decrease germination rate (GR), whereas low salinity or heat stress can enhance GR. Under the dual stress conditions of salinity (50 mM NaCl) and high temperature (35°C), the influence of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) on wheat seed germination was examined. Low salinity (50 mM NaCl) arrested GR at high temperatures (35°C), whereas exogenous GABA improved GR under combined salinity (50 mM NaCl) and high temperature (35°C) stress. Additionally, improved seed germination associated with GABA could be attenuated by abscisic acid (ABA), dimethylthiourea (a reactive oxygen species [ROS] scavenger), and diphenyliodonium or imidazole (two NADPH oxidase inhibitors). Conversely, GABA-enhanced germination could be improved further by H2O2, diethyldithiocarbamic acid (a superoxide dismutase [SOD] inhibitor), aminotriazole (a catalase [CAT] inhibitor), fluridone (an ABA inhibitor), or gibberellin. In addition, GABA reversed the reduced H2O2 and enhanced ABA accumulation in wheat seeds, and GABA accumulation and glutamate decarboxylase activities were improved by exogenous GABA. Inhibited SOD and CAT activities were potentially reversed by GABA via the upregulation of MnSOD and CAT expression levels. According to the results, elevated antioxidant enzyme activities and ROS mediated by NADPH oxidase are essential for enhancing wheat seed germination through the application of GABA under the conditions of combined salt and high-temperature stress.
Antimicrobial coatings for orthopaedic implants that accurately releases antibiotic according to pH values in an acidic microenvironment
Authors: Liao Xin , Yu Jiawei , Xiao Jie , Bai Xin , Yu Haiping , Jiang Yi , Li Fang , Wang Yanping , Xiong Liangping , Li Pengfei , Wang Hao
Published: September 2023

As one of the most challenging bone infections, bone implant-associated infection is caused by an infecting microbe that damages the bone marrow and the surrounding bone. Now smart drug delivery systems with high loading efficiency and controlled release have been hot topics. (TA/Gent)100 coatings was successfully prepared in this experiment. Further characterizations were done using AFM and EDS. And stability of the (TA/Gent)100 was good in storage and physical. And the results showed that (TA/Gent)100 has a nice sustained release effect in an acid environment. In addition, the coatings was evaluated in vivo for bactericidal activity and biocompatibility. Furthermore, animal experimentsresults demonstrated that the (TA/Gent)100 antimicrobial coatinghad excellent in vivo antibacterial propertiesand was capable of treating implant-related infections effectively.
TCP BBR congestion control optimization algorithm for high fairness and low retransmission
Authors: Pan Wansu , Xu Jinlin , Tan Haibo , Cheng Longle , Li Xiru , Li Xiaofeng
Published: September 2023

Google proposed a new TCP congestion control algorithm based on Bottleneck Bandwidth and Round-trip propagation time (BBR). BBR achieves high transmission rate and low latency by estimating the available bottleneck capacity. Compared with the traditional loss-based congestion control algorithms such as CUBIC, BBR has obvious advantages in throughput. However, some studies have found that BBR has poor fairness among flows with different Round Trip Times (RTTs), inter-protocol unfairness and high packet loss rate in shallow buffer. BBR is already used in some cases, so its fairness and practicability improvements become very important. In this paper, the fairness of BBR is taken as the breakthrough point to deeply analyze the bandwidth probe mechanism. The pacing rate control model is derived and the effect of pacing gain on BBR performance is revealed. Furthermore, This paper proposes a BBR-PG algorithm, which adjusts pacing gain based on RTT to improve BBR. Simulation and real network experiments show that the proposed algorithm improves RTT fairness and inter-protocol fairness, reduces the retransmission rate,while retaining the throughput advantage of the original BBR.
KCNJ16 associated Hypokalaemic Tubulopathy and Deafness presenting with Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
Authors: Sullivan Deirdre O' , Walsh Nicola , Stack Maria , Green Andrew , Awan Atif
Published: September 2023

Inwardly rectifying potassium channels (Kir) allow potassium (K+) to easily move into cells. They are implicated in several diverse physiological processes throughout the body. KCNJ16 associated tubulopathy and deafness affects a subset of Kir transport channels. This disease was first described in 2021, amongst a cohort of 9 patients in total.
Sudden cardiac arrest has been described as a presenting symptom of tubulopathy previously. We report the case of an infant who presented with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) aged 7 months secondary to severe hypokalaemia. Singleton exome analysis identified apparent homozygous missense variants in KCNJ16 (c.409C>G; p.R137G). To our knowledge, this is the first description of sudden cardiac arrest at presentation in this form of tubulopathy.
Cross-Attention Multi-Scale Spatial Temporal Transformer for Skeleton-based Action Recognition
Authors: Lin Zhehuang , Gao Yichang , Li Dong
Published: September 2023

In recent years, TransFormer has made remarkable achievements in a variety of tasks in computer vision. However, the Transformer-based methods have limitations in learning multi-scale features of skeleton data, while the multi-scale spatial temporal features contain potential both global and local information, which is crucial for skeleton-based action recognition.In this work, we explore the multi-scale feature representation of skeleton sequence in both the spatial and temporal dimensions, and propose an efficient cross-attention mechanism for cross-scale feature fusion. Moreover, we propose a Multi-scale Feature Extraction and Fusion Transformer (MFEF-Former) , which can be divided into two types: (1) MFEF-SFormer for spatial modeling, which captures the inter-joint and inter-part correlations with self-attention, then performs multi-scale spatial feature fusion with cross-attention to model the correlations between joints and body parts. (2) MFEF-TFormer for temporal modeling, which captures the multi-scale temporal feature with self-attention and fuses the multi-scale feature with cross-attention. These two components are combined in a two-stream network, which is evaluated on two large-scale datasets, NTU RGB+D and NTU RGB+D 120. The experiments show that our proposed method outperforms other Transformer-based methods on skeleton-based action recognition and achieves state-of-the-art performance.
Optimizing Computed Tomography Image Reconstruction for Focal Hepatic Lesions: Deep Learning Image Reconstruction vs Iterative Reconstruction
Authors: Jaruvongvanich Varin , Muangsomboon Kobkun , Teerasamit Wanwarang , Suvannarerg Voraparee , Komoltri Chulaluk , Thammakittiphan Sastrawut , Lornimitdee Wimonrat , Ritsamrej Witchuda , Chaisue Parinya , Pongnapang Napapong , Apisarnthanarak Piyaporn
Published: September 2023

Background:Deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) is a novel computed tomography (CT) reconstruction technique that minimizes image noise, enhances image quality, and enables radiation dose reduction. This study aims to compare the diagnostic performance of DLIR and iterative reconstruction (IR) in the evaluation of focal hepatic lesions.Methods:We conducted a retrospective study of 216 focal hepatic lesions in 109 adult participants who underwent abdominal CT scanning at our institution. We used DLIR (low, medium, and high strength) and IR (0%, 10%, 20%, and 30%) techniques for image reconstruction. Four experienced abdominal radiologists independently evaluated focal hepatic lesions based on five qualitative aspects (lesion detectability, lesion border, diagnostic confidence level, image artifact, and overall image quality). Quantitatively, we measured and compared the level of image noise for each technique at the liver and aorta.Results:There were significant differences (p< .001) among the seven reconstruction techniques in terms of lesion borders, image artifacts, and overall image quality. Low-strength DLIR (DLIR-L) exhibited the best overall image quality. Although high-strength DLIR (DLIR-H) had the least image noise and fewest artifacts, it also had the lowest scores for lesion borders and overall image quality. Image noise showed a weak to moderate positive correlation with participants’ body mass index and waist circumference.Conclusions:The optimal-strength DLIR significantly improved overall image quality for evaluating focal hepatic lesions compared to the IR technique. DLIR-L achieved the best overall image quality while maintaining acceptable levels of image noise and quality of lesion borders.
Catheter-guided endovenous cyanoacrylate closure is effective and safe in chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremity: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Bozkurt Ahmet Kursat , Balkanay Ozan Onur , Dinc Rasit
Published: September 2023

BackgroundCyanoacrylate adhesive closure (CAC) systems have become widely used in the treatment of varicose veins. In terms of efficacy and safety, these non-thermal non-tumescent methods have been reported to be noninferior to endovenous thermal ablation techniques. There are no known published studies that compare products using CAC. VenaSeal® (Medtronic, Santa Rosa, Ca, USA) and VenaBlockⓇ (Invamed, Ankara, Turkey) are among the most commonly used CAC-based products worldwide. This review article focuses on the efficacy and safety of these two different commonly used products.MethodsPublished full-text research articles regarding the VenaBlock®System or the VenaSealⓇSystem was searched. Data for each product were evaluated by comparing them with each other in terms of effectiveness and safety.ResultsA total of 1882 extremities from 11 studies with VenaBlock®and 524 extremities from 8 studies with VenaSealⓇwere included and compared. Both devices were observed to be effective and cumulative recanalization-free survival rates were similar (p = 0.188) at the 6th, 12th, 24th, 36th and 60th month follow-ups. Both products were found to improve VCSS and QoL scores.ConclusionBoth devices were effective in terms of cumulative recanalization-free survival rates. Both significantly improved the venous clinical severity score and the quality of life scores. Cyanoacrylate adhesive closure is feasible in varicose vein treatment.
What are the viewers’ reviews and emotions in Filmaffinity? A netnographic analysis
Authors: Cervelló Royo Roberto , Rubio Aurrecoechea Víctor , Clemente Ricolfe José Serafín
Published: September 2023

The increasing importance of online user feedback is also influencing the film industry business. This work analyses the perceptions of film audience in Spain major using netnography. A total of 2187 opinions collected in a specialized film forum have been analyzed through factorial analysis of simple correspondences. The two dimensions obtained, together with the other results, show the importance of intrinsic variables. The first dimension allows to identify the personal action against the so-called environment. The second dimension contrasts positive perceptions against negative ones, allowing to detect market opportunities associated with a good soundtrack and a good plot. This second axis will also facilitate the detection of the worst rated films.
Fuel Consumption Investigation for Quran Disposal Incinerator System
Authors: Khairuddin Ahmad Hafizuddin , Abd Rashid Amirul , Ismail Mohd Ridhuan
Published: September 2023

In this study, the fuel consumption characteristic of a Quran incineration system was conducted. The experiment examines the relation between fuel usage and Quran loads as well as how the usage of blower affects the fuel utilization. The result proved that the blower unit shortens the combustion time and uses less fuel. Nevertheless, the electrical source to power the blower will increase the operating costs, especially during full loading operation. Therefore, this study will provide insight in determining the balance between the combustion duration over the operational costing of such a system.
Behavioral Intention on Islamic Crowdfunding Usage among Malaysian Bumiputera SMEs: Moderating effect of technology readiness
Authors: Engku Hassan Ashari Engku Huda Mursyidah , Engku Ali Engku Rabiah Adawiah , Mat Zin Sakinah
Published: September 2023

Access to financing is crucial for Bumiputera SMEs’ growth, but lending from financial institutions is reduced due to default risk. Therefore, entrepreneurs often rely on short-term resources like personal savings, friends and family. Islamic crowdfunding offers wider financing alternatives to help Bumiputera SMEs grow their businesses. Hence examining the contructs that influence Bumiputera SMEs' intentions to use Islamic crowdfunding is vital. These factors are investigated using UTAUT theory, adding technology readiness as moderating factor. The proposed framework could provide insights for crowdfunding providers and policymakers to increase awareness of financing alternatives among SMEs in Malaysia.
Identifying the Role of the First ‘Qawmi Madrasah’ Darul Uloom Deoband in the Indian Subcontinent
Authors: Momen Abdul , Ebrahimi Mansoureh , Hassan Ahmad Muhyuddin
Published: September 2023

When Darul Uloom in Deoband was founded, the Muslims endured a difficult period under the British. Darul Uloom was a ray of light for the preservation of Islamic education. The primary objective of this study is to elucidate the protective role played by Darul Uloom Deoband. The study also investigates the institution's endeavors in safeguarding Muslim principles and promoting educational advancement. Data were obtained and examined through direct observation, texts and articles. The results show how Muslims came to understand defending Islamic values and education against Western harm and how Darul Uloom played a vital role during difficult times under British colonial rule.
Clinical case of severe course of pseudomembranous colitis in the practice of an internist
Authors: Khailo N. V. , Tseluiko O. V. , Kalmykova D. A. , Morozova L. V. , Yankovskaya G. V. , Fomin D. V.
Published: September 2023

Draw the attention of clinical therapists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, general practitioners to the problem of antibiotic-associated diarrhea caused by the irrational use of antibacterial drugs. To highlight the difficulties in diagnosing and managing patients with antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis.
Impact of ulcerative colitis therapy on the bacterial profile of the intestinal microbiota
Authors: Tarasova G. N. , Zubova A. D.
Published: September 2023

Inflammatory bowel diseases represent a heterogeneous group of chronic diseases occurring as a result of disruption of interaction processes between the mucosal immune system and the colon commensal ecosystem. The key role of the intestinal microbiota in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis, as well as its definition as a deterministic factor influencing the status of immune activation and the severity of the disease, is confirmed in many studies. Accumulating evidence suggests that non-antibacterial drugs are able to modulate the composition of the intestinal microbiota, which in turn may determine the effectiveness of pharmacological therapy and the clinical outcome. The article presents a review of literature on the impact of drugs used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis on the bacterial community of the colon.
Desain, Pengembangan, dan Evaluasi Aplikasi Pengkajian Asupan Makan ‘Rekasku’ (Rekaman Asupanku)
Authors: Kusumastuty Inggita , Handayani Dian , Nugroho Fajar Ari
Published: September 2023

Latar Belakang: Ahli gizi melakukan pengkajian asupan makan dalam pelaksanaan Proses Asuhan Gizi Terstandar (PAGT). Pelaksanan secara manual telah terbukti memakan waktu yang menghasilkan data yang terfragmentasi dan tidak lengkap, sehingga penggunaan teknologi dibutuhkan untuk menjawab kebutuhan dalam pengembangan instrumen pengkajian asupan makan.Tujuan: Mendeskripsikan desain, pengembangan, dan evaluasi dari instrumen pengkajian asupan makan 24 hour recall “Rekasku” berbasis android.Metode: Metode yang digunakan dalam pengembangan instrumen adalah Participatory Action Research (PAR). Rancangan penelitian untuk mengevaluasi instrumen adalah Quasy Experimental dengan pendekatan pre and posttest Design. Responden penelitian adalah 30 ahli gizi. Pengukuran dilakukan untuk menilai efisiensi dan efektivitas aplikasi Rekasku menggunakan skala 1 hingga 4. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga mengevaluasi waktu pengkajian asupan yang dibutuhkan oleh aplikasi Rekasku dan metode 24 hour recall secara manual.Hasil: Nilai rata-rata pengukuran efisiensi adalah 3,5 ± 0,3 dan efektifitas adalah 3,2 ± 0,3. Hasil analisis uji beda antara pelaksaaan manual dan Rekasku menunjukkan perbedaan secara signifikan (p<0.05, wilcoxon).Kesimpulan: Aplikasi Rekasku efisien dan efektif untuk digunakan sebagai instrumen pengkajian asupan makan.
Empleabilidad no tradicional en Bibliotecología. Una radiografía del caso costarricense desde la perspectiva de la gestión de proyectos
Authors: Alfaro-Martínez Raquel M.
Published: September 2023

Se suele asociar la labor bibliotecológica a unidades de información constituidas, pero ¿qué pasa cuando los profesionales deciden emprender en el ejercicio independiente de su profesión?, ¿cómo las metodologías de gestión facilitan o no la ejecución de sus proyectos?, y ¿cómo su aplicación genera valor a los servicios y productos que ofrecen? Estos son algunos de los cuestionamientos que se desarrollan en el presente escrito que, asimismo, aporta una discusión a este fenómeno que excede la teoría existente a partir de un enfoque cualitativo: es exploratorio y bibliográfico. Inicialmente, se analiza la situación laboral de los profesionales en el país; también la implementación de las metodologías de gestión de proyectos en las diferentes instituciones y centros de documentación; y se reflexiona sobre el valor que estas aportan a los profesionales en ejercicio independiente.
Esta investigación encuentra que las y los bibliotecólogos tienden menos a emprender, pues la mayor parte de los profesionales cuenta con una relación laboral de asalariado. Además, confirma que las motivaciones de emprender transitan entre la independencia económica, el desarrollo personal y profesional; y que se enfrentan a obstáculos que pueden minimizarse con la aplicación y conocimiento de las metodologías de gestión de proyectos.
MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS OF AGRICULTURAL FIELD STATE USING CLOUD-BASED DATA PROCESSING PIPELINE
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Shutka Denys , Prodan Roman ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Tataryn Vasyl ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: September 2023

The increasing demand for precision agriculture has prompted the integration of advanced technologies to optimize agricultural practices. This article presents an approach to agricultural field data processing using a cloud-based data pipeline. The system leverages data from various sensors deployed in the fields to collect real-time information on key parameters such as soil moisture, temperature, humidity, etc. The collected data is transmitted to the cloud where it undergoes a series of data processing and analysis stages. The article demonstrates the effectiveness of the cloud-based data pipeline in enhancing agricultural resilience. It facilitates prompt decision-making by farmers and stakeholders based on real-time data analysis. Additionally, the system offers a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing irrigation strategies, resource allocation, and crop management practices. This research highlights the potential of cloud-based data pipelines in revolutionizing precision agriculture. The ability to measure and analyze agricultural field data accurately and efficiently opens new avenues for sustainable farming practices and mitigating risks related to wildfires and droughts.
THEORETICAL SUBSTANTIATION OF THE RESULTS OF MEASURING ANOMALIES OF SPACECRAFT TRAJECTORIES
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Chaban Vasil
Published: September 2023

It is about the solar acceleration of spacecraft. The prevailing opinion that classical properties of the fundamen¬tal laws of statics can be successfully used in the celestial mechanics of low speeds (v << c) has been refuted because the involvement of relativistic methods does not improve the situation due to the smallness of the gravity mag¬netic acceleration. The essence of the problem is that the known classic methods of the theory of motion operate solely on the transverse component of the velocity vector concerning the orientation of the radius vector of the gravitational interaction. In the article, an insufficient longitudinal component was introduced into the electrogravity theory of motion, the effect of which turned out to be an order of magnitude higher than the effect of the transverse one.
DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF A SMART INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Rudavskyi Ivan , Klym Halyna ,   Lviv Politecnic National University, Popov Anatoli I. ,   University of Latvia, Riga
Published: September 2023

This paper presents the design and development of an intelligent air quality monitoring system that utilizes the widely adopted and versatile Arduino Uno microcontroller as its foundational platform. The system underwent comprehensive testing procedures to ensure its adherence to specified requirements. Moreover, a series of experiments were conducted in diverse areas of a residential environment to generate datasets for various air quality indicators. The research findings showcase the potential of the developed system in accurately monitoring and assessing indoor air quality in real time. Enhancing indoor air quality plays a crucial role in mitigating the transmission of common airborne viruses and pollutants, thus significantly benefiting respiratory health.
CRITERIA OF MATERIALS METAL GLASSES SELECTION FOR THERMOMETRY
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine, Skoropad Pylyp , Likhnovsky Igor ,   Lviv Politecnic National University, Hamula Pavlo ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Mastylo Rostyslav ,   Technical University, Ilmenau, Germany
Published: September 2023

In the current paper, there are considered the criteria for estimating the thermoelectric properties of metal glasses (MG) on suitability for thermometry. It is revealed that a principle of choice of thermoelectric materials based only on criteria is not quite efficient. It needs to examine also their mechanical durability, thermal, radiating, and anticorrosive properties, etc. More complete consideration proves that the use of MGs in thermometry is rather expedient.
GENERALIZED RISK ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE TESTING OF LEGALLY REGULATED MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
Authors:   State Enterprise “Ukrmetrteststandard”, Gaman Valentyn , Kursin Serhii ,   State Enterprise “Ukrmetrteststandard”, Velychko Oleh ,   State Enterprise “Ukrmetrteststandard”, Ukraine
Published: September 2023

The legal metrology covers measuring instruments (MI), the measurement results of which are used in calculations for consumed energy resources, in the fields of information protection, security, environmental protection, etc. Most modern MIs use microcontrollers or are controlled by computers. The software (SW) of such MIs provides an opportunity not only to automate the processes of measurement and calculation of results but also to ensure long-term storage and data transfer. The manufacturer is responsible for investigating and assessing all possible risks related to the MI SW. The task of the conformity assessment body is to assess the conformity of MIs adequately in general and software, in particular, to the established requirements based on the analysis of risk classes. Standards for information security risk management, information technology security assessment, and information technology security assessment criteria consider only general issues of software security and risk assessment without taking into account the scope of its application. The existing regulatory documents on software risk management were considered. Modern methods of assessing the risks of the MI SW were studied. To assess the risks of software of legally regulated MIs, a general classification of threats and vulnerabilities of MI SW was made. For choosing threats that affect functionality, only those that affect metrological characteristics during measurement are taken into account. Possible manifestations of the impact of threats on stored data can be their distortion or destruction, and transmissions of data can be data distortion during transmission or data loss due to a break in the telecommunications connection. A proposed simplified risk assessment methodology for assessing the compliance of MI SW without statistical data on the probabilities of threats and the amount of harm from the implementation of threats is presented. Risk is defined as the probability of harm due to a certain vulnerability, taking into account the conditional amount of harm.
NODE.JS PROJECT ARCHITECTURE WITH SHARED DEPENDENCIES FOR MICROSERVICES
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Chaplia Oleh , Klym Halyna ,   Lviv Politecnic National University
Published: September 2023

Microservices is an architectural style in software development that involves constructing a big solution using small, self-contained services. A set of services are connected via well-defined APIs and work together like a coherent system. The application of microservices architecture spans a wide range of domains, e.g., healthcare, finance, government, military, gaming, and entertainment. This article analyzes existing project architecture approaches for Node.js, and improves scalable project architecture for Node.js using shared dependencies. The proposed project architecture with shared module dependencies is explicitly created for Node.js microservice. Also, the article shows the results obtained from a test project that was created based on the proposed architecture.
Re-defining Türkiye's International Relations - 2 Decades of 360° Foreign Policies
Authors: Jurgens Klaus
Published: September 2023

Analyzing modern Türkiye’s foreign policy is the perfect case study of how, over time, a nation-state can completely restructure its approach to engaging with the outside world. Yet this analysis does not aim to propose an extended or complete listing of individual countries’ relations; on the contrary, it basically tries to suggest what was the catalyst when measurable change occurred for the first time. In brief, Türkiye progressed from promoting splendid isolation during the past millennium to becoming a fully integrated and often trend-setting international actor in just over two decades. Hence, determining the actual catalyst for change, which according to the author is not just an election victory but also a much more profound paradigm shift in elected officials’ attitudes towards the wider world, is this contribution’s major aim. After discussing the analytical differences between international relations on the one hand and foreign policies on the other and focusing on the electorate as a key contributor and beneficiary of and from proactive foreign policies, the piece proposes a number of key examples to come up with a tangible way to measure foreign policy success. At the same time, the question is put forward in which context there might be even more to expect from Ankara and its constant desire to further expand on an already impressively positive global image. Whether or not foreign policies are an integral part of Türkiye’s 100-year strategy and thus become a focus of Türkiye the Brand serves as the concluding reflection.
Türkiye-Africa Relations: A Case Study of Somalia, Nigeria and Libya from Humanitarian and Security Perspectives
Authors: Fakuade Dolapo
Published: September 2023

This paper explores Türkiye’s relations with Africa, focusing on Somalia, Nigeria and Libya from both humanitarian and security perspectives. To do so, the study employs the concept of soft power in relation to the security and humanitarian policies that Türkiye has adopted on the African continent. Though Türkiye has no significant colonial history on the continent like other European countries, its relations with Africa in recent decades are no secret and continue to strengthen against all odds. From a relationship that stems from historical links with the Ottoman Empire to more promising and positive impacts on the continent in recent years, it is important to understand these ties amidst the increasing distaste expressed by some African nations towards the West. Using examples of Türkiye’s security and humanitarian deployment in Somalia, Nigeria and Libya, it is perhaps no surprise to perceive the relationship between Türkiye and African nations as a dichotomy between humanitarian and security.
Italian-Turkish Relations Before and After the War in Ukraine: From NATO Membership to Food Diplomacy
Authors: Chiriatti Alessia
Published: September 2023

This paper explores Italy-Türkiye relations and food diplomacy’s role in shaping international relations, drawing parallels between Harry S. Truman’s 1951 decision to provide emergency grain aid to India and current global diplomacy, especially amid the Ukraine crisis. Truman’s choice, driven by humanitarian concerns and India’s significance during the early Cold War, is examined. The article also explores how Türkiye employs food diplomacy, exemplified by the Black Sea Grain Initiative, to bolster its regional and global influence. It delves into complex Italian-Turkish relations amid the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing NATO membership and food diplomacy’s role in shaping their future ties.
The Century of Türkiye: A New Foreign Policy Vision for Building the Türkiye Axis
Authors: Ataman Muhittin
Published: September 2023

On the centenary of the Turkish Republic, President Erdoğan, who has been ruling Türkiye for the last two decades, has announced a new perspective on foreign policy for Türkiye’s second century. He has named the long-term foreign policy vision as the ‘Century of Türkiye’ and declared his determination for building a ‘Türkiye Axis.’ After a fierce struggle against both domestic and international tutelage, President Erdoğan has succeeded to attain autonomy in Turkish foreign policy. Ankara has built a powerful economy and increased its military capacity at the national level. Also, it has improved its relations with both Turkic and Muslim countries and begun to take initiatives and to play a leadership role at the regional level. Furthermore, Türkiye has diversified its relations with other actor and elevated its status at the global level. Within this perspective, it has begun to contribute to resolving global challenges and to play an influential role in international organizations. This article will provide a comprehensive analysis of the evolving foreign policy of Türkiye in recent years. It will delve deep into the shifts and transformations that have taken place and explore the underlying principles and objectives that define Türkiye’s new foreign policy vision, the Century of Türkiye.
From Geopolitical Anxiety to Assertive Stance: The Historical Construction and Transformation of Turkish Naval Strategy
Authors: Yeşiltaş Murat , Balkan Serkan
Published: September 2023

This article traces the evolution of Türkiye’s naval strategy from a defensive coastal-based concept to an assertive one within a broader geopolitical perspective. The shift began during the Cyprus crisis of the 1960s and was made possible by the Navy’s desire to return to the seas. The “Toward Open Seas” strategy of the 1990s and the development of the Turkish defense industry in the 2000s under the AK Party government further enabled this shift. By 2015, the Navy had become more active and was mobilized under a comprehensive strategic reorientation, reflecting its expanded role beyond coastal defense. It examines the various contextual factors that have influenced the transformation of Türkiye’s naval forces, including the intra-institutional context under the Turkish Armed Forces, the discursive context regarding dominant geopolitical narratives, and the geostrategic context concerning the operationalization of Turkish naval strategy. The article’s main aim is to contribute to the existing literature on Türkiye’s naval strategy by drawing on primary sources that have not yet been fully examined.
Morphological traits and sustainability of plus shea trees (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn.) in Côte d'Ivoire
Authors: Attikora Affi Jean Paul , Diarrassouba Nafan , Yao Saraka Didier Martial , Clerck Caroline De , Silué Souleymane , Alabi Taofic , Lassois Ludivine
Published: September 2023

Description of the subject. Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn.) is an essential component of natural/semi-natural savannas and agroforestry systems of Africa. It contributes to local household incomes and represents an important cash crop for export. It is important to improve our knowledge about the viability and genetic diversity of “plus shea tree” (PST: shea trees whose genetic superiority has not yet been proven by an appropriate progeny test) genotypes to conserve the genetic diversity of the species and the potential for producing improved species. Objectives. We characterized the diversity of an in situ PST collection in Côte d’Ivoire and evaluated its long-term sustainability. Method. Twelve qualitative morphological traits were studied on 220 PSTs randomly sampled among 405 PSTs also randomly selected from in situ collections in the Bagoué and Tchologo districts of northern Côte d’Ivoire to assess in situ conservation sustainability. Results. Most qualitative morphological traits were highly diverse based on the Shannon diversity index (0.55-0.98 range) with significant differences between districts. Hierarchical ascending classification gathered the PSTs into three groups. The lack of sustainability of the in situ collection for long-term conservation of the species was confirmed because it is endangered by a high mortality rate (8.15% after three years) and high levels of infestation by Loranthaceae (83.68%). Conclusions. We recommend the establishment of an ex situ collection of shea trees managed by a research organization to preserve this important genetic heritage. To maximize the genetic diversity of the future ex situ collection, we suggest establishing a core collection based on molecular diversity characterized from molecular markers, such as single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP).
Accelerated Hit Identification with Target Evaluation, Deep Learning and Automated Labs: Prospective Validation in IRAK1
Authors: Kamuntavičius Gintautas , Prat Alvaro , Paquet Tanya , Bastas Orestis , Abdel Aty Hisham , Sun Quing , Siladi Marc , Rines Dan , Flatters Sarah J. L. , Tal Roy , Norvaisas Povilas
Published: September 2023

In this study, we integrate Ro5’s target evaluation SpectraView and DL-driven virtual screening HydraScreen tools alongside Strateos' robotic cloud labs high-throughput screening platform to accelerate target and hit identification. Using SpectraView to select IRAK1 as the target, we prospectively validate HydraScreen, a structure-based deep learning model. We demonstrate that HydraScreen could identify up to 23.8% of all IRAK1 hits in the top 1% of the ranked compounds, simultaneously identifying the three most potent (nanomolar) scaffolds present in the library. The three nanomolar scaffolds identified in our project are novel for IRAK1 and lend themselves for future development. HydraScreen outperforms traditional virtual screening methods in an unbiased prospective evaluation and offers advanced features such as ligand pose confidence scoring. Thus, SpectraView and HydraScreen are innovative tools which can aid and expedite early stages of drug discovery.