bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cultural values in the formation of economic relations
Authors: Nosova Olga , Lypov Volodymyr
Published: December 2022

The paper identifies the role of culture in the organization of human economic activity, clarifies the cultural context of the relationship between the concepts of ensuring the existence and economics, the study the mechanism and tools of the regulatory influence of culture on the process of organizing human economic activity during the evolution of historical forms of development. The methodology of the study is dialectical, logical-historical, comparative economics, institutional, and complementary methods. The scientific novelty of the work deals with broadening the perceptions of the culture’s effects on the evolution of management forms. Results. The formation of the model of glamorous capitalism reflects the growth of the role and significance of the cultural values in the course of the formation, development, and heterogenization of modern forms of economic and post-economic relations.
Integrating the Experiential Learning Cycle with Educational Supervision
Authors: Gordon Stephen P.
Published: December 2022

Kolb’s experiential learning cycle includes concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation. This paper first examines some preliminary questions concerning the rationale for exploring the use of Kolb’s experiential learning in supervision. Kolb’s experiential learning theory, as well as four supervision models compatible with his learning cycle, are reviewed. Guidelines are suggested for integrating the experiential learning cycle with clinical supervision, collaborative action research, lesson study, and the collegial support group. Different types of research are recommended for studying the integration of the experiential learning cycle with supervision.
An Analysis of the Education System in Turkey: Supervision Policies Between the Years 1980 – 2021
Authors: Eranıl Anıl Kadir , Barış Ali Erkan
Published: December 2022

This article intends to delineate the policy of the supervision system, which is a sub-system of the Turkish education system, for the years 1980-2021, through policy analysis. A systematic literature review (SLR) analyzed the research findings of 44 studies. The findings of the study were categorized according to four main themes that Eranıl (2021) pinpointed as the critical periods in the history of the Turkish education system. Critical periods were classified as a post-coup period: (1980-1997), compulsory eight-year education period: (1997-2005), constructivist period: (2005-2012), 4 + 4 + 4 education system period: (2012 and later). The results of the research indicate that the supervision system in Turkey struggled with organizational structuring problems for more than 40 years. It is also revealed that the supervision system does not have a developed philosophy or applicable principles. Due to these issues raised pertaining to supervision processes, supervisor competencies and personnel and analyzed and discussed.
Is good character all that counts? A comparison between the predictive role of specific strengths and a general factor of “good character” using a bifactor model.
Authors: Feraco Tommaso , Casali Nicole , Menenghetti Chiara , Greiff Samuel , Cona Giorgia
Published: December 2022

Character strengths have been found to consistently predict many positive psychological outcomes, such as well-being, life satisfaction, and mental health, but research on the topic is still at its infancy and some methodological limitations must be overcome to better understand what character strengths are and what is their role. Two main issues concern the structure of character strengths and the widespread use of sum scores, which may undermine the credibility and replicability of previous findings. Using two different samples (with 14364 and 944 participants), we confirm that character strengths can be well described by a bifactor model reflecting the simultaneous existence of a general factor of ‘good character’ and the 24 specific character strengths. In addition, we newly show that the specific character strengths (with a few exceptions) have no predictive power when a general factor is included in the analysis. In fact, only the general factor consistently related to participants’ life satisfaction, mental health, and distress symptoms. These results highlight the need to better understand what this general factor really represents to finally capture the mechanisms linking character strengths between each other and with external outcomes. Implications for the measurement and interpretation of character strengths and for strength-based interventions are discussed.
Evaluation of organic enhancer on the mechanical properties of periwinkle shells concrete
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State Nigeria., Eboibi O. , Akpokodje O. I. ,   Department of Civil and Water Resources Engineering, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State Nigeria., Uguru H. ,   Department of Agricultural Engineering, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State Nigeria.
Published: December 2022

The utilization of green materials in engineering applications has become a necessity due to the negative environmental and health consequences of most synthetic materials. Enhancement of periwinkle shell concrete through corn starch treatment was investigated in this study. Twenty-five (25) sets of concrete were produced with various corn starch concentrations (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2%); and periwinkle shell quantities varying from 0 kg (0%) to 2 kg (20%) were used as a partial replacement for granite. All the concrete sets produced and their mechanical properties were determined in accordance with ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) International standards. Statistically, the results revealed that corn starch and periwinkle shells had a significant (p≤0.05) influence on the concrete mechanical properties. The slump results revealed that the periwinkle shell hindered the concrete’s workability, as the slump decreased non-linearly as the periwinkle shell substitution increased from 0% to 20% (per weight of the granite). Contrary, the corn starch enhanced the concrete workability, as the slump increased from 0.0 mm to 48.17 mm, as the corn starch concentration increased from 0% to 2%. Furthermore, it was observed that concretes incorporated with corn starch developed higher density, compared to the concrete produced without corn starch; while the concrete density declined non-linearly, as the periwinkle quantity increased from 0 to 2 kg. Regarding the compressive strength, findings revealed that the compressive strength of the concretes declined from 32.03 to 10 MPa, as the periwinkle shell substitution increased from 0 to 2 kg; though concretes treated (incorporated) with corn starch developed higher compressive strength, compared to the untreated concrete. The results indicated that the incorporation of corn starch as a workability enhancer; with smaller quantities of the periwinkle shell (5% - 15% as coarse aggregates) can be utilized to produce lightweight concrete for engineering applications.
NIETZSCHES FIGUR DES „FREIEN GEISTES“ UND SEINE STELLUNG ZUR AUFKLÄRUNG
Authors: Zittel Claus
Published: December 2022

Nietzsche filozofuje przy pomocy fikcyjnych postaci, aby naświetlić kontestacje problemów z różnych pozycji. To sprawia, że trudno przypisać mu jednoznaczne stwierdzenia, zwłaszcza jeśli chodzi o jego stanowisko wobec oświecenia. W niniejszym artykule autor stara się wykazać, na podstawie figury Nietzschego jako „wolnego ducha”, że ten rzekomy przedstawiciel oświecenia nie wydajesię bynajmniej konsekwentnie pozytywny, lecz jest krytycznie oceniany z różnych perspektyw, także przy bliższym poznaniu okazuje się bohaterem ogólnego samooszustwa, uwikłanym w iluzje.
Analyse des empreintes guidée par un modèle de connaissances pour la compréhension des dynamiques de navigation maritime côtière
Authors: Laddada Wissame , Saux Eric
Published: December 2022

Les empreintes spatiales, historiques ou acquises en temps réel, aident a la compréhension des dynamiques de leurs porteurs. Dans un contexte de navigation maritime côtière, la recherche présentée montre la démarche de mise en place d’un modèle de connaissances visant a une analyse sémantique des empreintes de navires. Ce modèle est défini a partir des connaissances recueillies auprès d’experts du domaine complétées par des descriptions textuelles et graphiques. Après avoir décrit les principes de navigation, nous présentons les étapes menant a un tel modèle de connaissances. La recherche est complétée par la formalisation de règles portant sur la visibilité des points de repère. Enfin, un raisonnement conduit a inférer des connaissances supplémentaires de navigation sur lesquelles sont confrontées les empreintes de navigation afin d’identifier les routes ayant une sémantique pour le modèle et celles dénuées de sémantique.
La genèse systémique d’empreinte pour une maîtrise de l’observation de la Terre
Authors: Fargette Mireille , Loireau Maud , Raouani Najet , Libourel Thérèse
Published: December 2022

Ce travail s’intéresse à l’observation, à la connaissance scientifique construite à partir de ce qui est perçu (Lien de Sens) d’un monde systémique complexe. La démarche conduit à proposer le concept d’empreinte dans le cadre scientifique interdisciplinaire « Système - Réalité - Monde perçu - Modèle », à le mettre à l’épreuve des données, puis à proposer la démarche d’ontologie systémique. Celle-ci permet de déployer le Lien de Forme du domaine systémique au monde perçu, d’analyser et décrire la part pertinente de la donnée et de montrer en quoi l’ensemble de ce travail essentiellement symbolique peut contribuer à la maîtrise sémantique, technologique et numérique de la collecte et analyse des données et de l’observation de la Terre. Les illustrations portent principalement sur l’oasis. Ce travail discute ce qu’il apporte dans la construction d’une science de l’observation.
Une ontologie orientée objet pour la modélisation des socio-écosystèmes
Authors: Masson Eric
Published: December 2022

Cet article de positionnement théorique est une contribution ontologique pour la modélisation des socio-écosystèmes (SES). C’est également une prise de position épistémique qui est ancrée sur la démarche orientée objet. Nous proposons ainsi un modèle d’organisation des connaissances qui permet d’intégrer plus de complexité dans la déconstruction pluridisciplinaire et l’analyse des SES. Cette proposition ontologique orientée objet s’appuie sur six concepts de haut niveau d’abstraction permettant une portabilité transdisciplinaire autour des structures, fonctions, connexions, phases, échelles et adaptations des SES. Après avoir défini notre positionnement sur la modélisation spatiotemporelle orientée objet, nous présentons les six concepts et nous explicitons l’intérêt d’une d’ontologie de haut niveau, orientée objet, pour les SES pour conclure sur les perspectives d’organisation des connaissances qui prolongent notre proposition.
Comparison of Physical and Motoric Characteristics by Playing Positions in Basketball
Authors: CENGİZEL Elif , CENGİZEL Çağdaş Özgür
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study was to compare of physical and motoric characteristics by playing positions in basketball. Seventy nine male adolescent basketball players from center (n=11), guard (n=39) and forward (n=29) playing positions voluntarily participated in the study (mean age respectively, centers: 14,9 ± 1,2 years, guards: 13,9 ± 0,8 years, forwards: 13,7 ± 1,5 years). The body height, body weight, 20 m sprint, Illiniois agility test and jumping test (vertical & horizontal) were applied. One-way analysis of variance was used to determine the differences between the playing positions. Data which passed the equality of variance test were analyzed with Tukey statistics (p
Job demands, Emotional Exhaustion and Ill Health among Academicians
Authors: Khan Faisal , Sufyan Muhammad , Malik Muhammad Faizan
Published: December 2022

Job demands in the working environment contain motivation that requires energy and reduced health problems. The purpose of the current study has to examine the effect between demands, emotional exhaustion and ill health among academicians. The adapted questionnaires have been distributed among 215 public sector universities academicians. For the investigation, the Job Demand Resources (JD-R) model has been used. By using the regression model, the findings of the study concluded that demands like workload and role conflict have a significant effect on emotional exhaustion and ill health, which requires extra effort to accomplish the job as well as organizational goals. The current study will contribute to Job Demands Resources theory as well as recommendations for future research studies.
An astronegatives digitization method in the Pulkovo observatory glass library
Authors:   The Central Astronomical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences at Pulkovo, Kulikova A.M. , Narizhnaya N.V. ,   The Central Astronomical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences at Pulkovo, Vasilyeva T.A. ,   The Central Astronomical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences at Pulkovo
Published: December 2022

This paper presents an overview of the methodology for digitizing 877 plates from the collection of the Pulkovo glass library and the process of obtaining the positions of the objects observed on them. The astronegatives used in this work were taken with the Normal astrograph at the Pulkovo Observatory in the period from 1893 to 1941. For digitization, the Pulkovo Mobile Digitizing Device (MDD) was used, which provides an internal measurement accuracy of astronegatives of 1 μm. The scale of the resulting scans was 1.0 arcsec/pix. In order to compensate for camera distortions and to reliably link the positions of objects determined on the scans to the Gaia system, calibration scans of template plates with a large number of objects were carried out at the NAROO high-precision astronomical digitization center (Paris Observatory). The results of the measurements of the astronegatives contained Uranian and Neptunian images are presented. The accuracy of obtained coordinates is about 50 mas in Gaia CRF. The typical values of the (O-C) relative to the EPM2017 ephemerides are less than 100 mas. These are the most robust measurements of Uranus and Neptune coordinates regarded to the epochs 1890s - 1940s in the modern reference system. A database was constructed from the resulting fits-files. The corresponding web-resource has been made for open access to the digitized astronegatives of the Pulkovo Observatory in the adopted Virtual Observatory format.
Improvement of elements of cultivation of milk heifers on farms and complexes for milk production
Authors: Аntonenko S. F. , Pyskun V. I.
Published: December 2022

The article examines the problem of forming groups of heifers in the dairy period in order to obtain cows with high milk productivity, as increasing milk production is an important and complex problem of agricultural science and practice.
The results of a study on improving the breeding of heifers of the Ukrainian black-and-white dairy breed in the conditions of the State Enterprise "Kutuzivka" of Kharkiv region are presented.Scientific and economic research was focused on substantiating the effectiveness of the influence of different numbers of heifers in the technological group on their growth and development in the milk period of ontogenesis. It was found that the actual difference in feed consumption in each series of experiments between animals in each group of 5-10-15-20 heads and a den area of 1.8 m2-2.2 m2 on deep straw litter was not. And when comparing technological groups of 5-20, 10-20, 15-20 heads, differences were revealed.
In the production conditions of the dairy complex of SE Kutuzivka of Kharkiv region, the experiment was conducted in the spring-summer period. The experimental groups were formed as follows: for research, four technological groups of heifers with a population of 5, 10, 15 and 20 heads in each were selected, which were kept on a deep straw litter with a den area of one head 1.8–2.0 – 2.2 m2.
It is experimentally proven that the use of growing heifers from 10 days of age to 6 months. loose on a deep straw litter in group sections of 5, 10 and 15 heads compared to the counterparts of 20 heads, contributed to an increase in live weight gain on average during the experiment by 20.5-22.5 % (P <0.05) . It is established that the technology of cultivation in the spring-summer period in the premises of light type contributes to the increase of the average daily increase from 27.2% to 30.3 % (P <0.05).
Under these conditions of growing heifers in the technological groups of 5, 10 and 15 heads in comparison with the analogues of the group of 20 heads there was a reduction in feed consumption per 1 kg of live weight gain by 20.4 –26.5 %.
Analysis of the results on the formation of technological groups of heifers in the production conditions of the dairy complex showed that the maintenance of heifers in the technological group of 15 heads and an area of 1.8 m2 per head is the best. Since the results of the comparative analysis of the complex efficiency of each of the options N(Ck)compared to the idealized, showed a significant advantage of this option, for which the target function according to the considered criteria was lower and was 0.0894. Other options were 1.0381 – 3.5839 times worse.
Corrosion Rate and Residual Stress on GMAW Weld Joint of SUS 304 Steel with Static Thermal Tensioning Treatment
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Malang, Takwim R.N. Akhsanu , Murdani Anggit ,   Politeknik Negeri Malang, Pranoto Bayu ,   Politeknik Negeri Malang
Published: December 2022

One of the biggest problems in the metal welding process, especially for stainless steel, is the occurrence of large distortions. To reduce distortion during the welding process, it is recommended to provide secondary thermal like Static Thermal Tensioning. However, the provision of secondary thermal is allegedly able to decrease residual stress but reduce the corrosion resistance of stainless steel . In this study, variations in temperature of static thermal tensioning were applied during the GMAW process of SUS 304 plate. Furthermore, the results of the welding were made test specimens to determine the residual stress and corrosion rate of each temperature variation. The measurement of the residual stress using slitting method and measurements of the corrosion rate was carried out with the Autolab PGSTAT 204 potentiostat. The measurement results showed that residual stress of the welding results decrease along with the increase in the temperature of the Static Thermal Tensioning treatment where the treatment temperature of 200 ºC have highest residual stress at 113.79 MPa, followed by the treatment temperature of 250 ºC with 105.67 MPa value, and the lowest residual stress at temperature of 300 ºC with 77.82 MPa value. But, the corrosion rate value at the opposite way where the treatment temperature of 200 ºC produces the lowest corrosion rate, which is 0.70 mm/year, followed by the treatment temperature of 250 ºC of 0.99 mm/year and at a treatment temperature of 300 ºC with a corrosion rate of 1.27mm/year.
Reflexive interconnection between locomotor and visceral systems of humans
Authors:   Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry named after A.I. Evdokimov, KRASILNIKOV A. A.
Published: December 2022

As a result of a review of literary sources and analysis of the information received, the relationship between internal organs and certain muscles was established. The physiological mechanism of viscero-motor reflexes is described.
Analysis of catatrauma in the Republic of Bashkortostan among adults and children in 2019-2021 — medical and social issues
Authors:   Bashkir State Medical University, ISLAMOV S. A. , MINASOV B. SH. ,   Bashkir State Medical University, LATYPOVA G. G. ,   Bashkir State Medical University, SATAYEV V. U. ,   Bashkir State Medical University, AFANASYEVA N. V. ,   Bashkir State Medical University, AFANASYEVA O. G. ,   Bashkir State Medical University
Published: December 2022

The widespread growth of the traumatic epidemic associated with the urbanization of states, revealed the problem of severe injuries due to catatrauma. The components of the problem go beyond the purely medical sphere and refer to psychophysiology, hygiene of childhood and adolescence (carelessness, drunkenness, drug addiction, substance abuse, zombification, reactive states (deviant behavior)), conflict in society and family, mental disorders, suicidal tendencies, underestimation of danger (train hoppers, traceurs), crime. Digitalization of crash events and assistance algorithms allows normalizing this complex type of humanitarian technologies. It enables to simplify the logging, monitoring and examination of the entire eclectic spectrum of lesions received.
Estimating the use of acupuncture in post-operative period of knee endoprothesis
Authors:   Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry named after A.I. Evdokimov, LATYNTSEVA A. I. , SHOMINA E. A. ,   Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry named after A.I. Evdokimov
Published: December 2022

At the modern stage of medicine development, the most effective treatment of the knee arthrosis is total endoprosthesis. It allows replacing the damaged joint for an artificial one and restoring its original functions without significant risks and complications. However, the remaining pain syndrome has a significant negative influence on the patient’s life quality. Eliminating this problem improves the mobility function, reduces the time for rehabilitation and becomes the priority task in post-operative period. If endoprosthesis is inevitable, it can be achieved through additional anesthetic methods. The foreign and Russian experience was studied, the prospects of introducing acupuncture were defined. The examples of recipes are given.
Kampania polska 1939 r. w historiografii III Rzeszy Wprowadzenie bibliograficzne do tematyki
Authors: Rezmer Waldemar
Published: December 2022

The article presents the historiography of the Third Reich thematically related to the Poland campaign 1939. The publications were supposed to justify German invasion, glorify victory and create the myth of invincibility of the Wehrmacht. However, even amongst them it is possible to find works, which, after being subjected to severe critique, constitute an important source of information about the hostilities and the people who participated in them. They have a significant informative value. There are interesting photographs of soldiers, weapons, equipment and battlefields included in them. After 1945 German historians showed little interest in Poland campaign 1939. As a result, few scientific publications on that subject were prepared. Most of them are of fragmentary character.
Ex vivo Detection of Amyloid-β in Naturally Formed Oral Biofilm
Authors: Kanagasingam Shalini , von Ruhland Christopher , Welbury Richard , Singhrao Sim K.
Published: December 2022

Background:

Oral infection has been implicated in the possible etiology of Alzheimer’s disease.

Objective:

To detect amyloid-β (Aβ) within microbial biofilms.

Methods:

Freshly extracted teeth ( N = 87) with periodontal disease were separated into Group A ( N = 11), with primary root canal infection and Group B ( N = 21) with failed endodontic treatment identified by the presence of, gutta percha root filling. Biofilm characteristics were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Demineralized paraffin wax embedded tooth sections and mineralized calculus biofilm were immunostained with the anti-Aβ antibody. The gutta perchas were processed either for on-section acrylic resin tissue immunocolloidal gold silver staining (IGSS) using the anti-Aβ antibody or in Araldite resin for ultrastructure.

Results:

SEM demonstrated calculus and gutta percha in situ harboring a polymicrobial biofilm featuring extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) and water channels. Immunohistochemistry on rehydrated paraffin wax tooth sections from Group A, demonstrated Aβ staining on external (calculus and plaque) and all intracanal infected regions. In Group B, the gutta percha biofilm IGSS gave an inconclusive result for Aβ. Transmission electron microscopy of selected teeth with infected intra-canals (Group A) and 20% of gutta percha biofilm (Group B) EPS contained electron dense fibrils of variable sizes, some of which were typical of human Aβ fibrils.

Conclusion:

This study detected both soluble and insoluble Aβ fibrils within the EPS of periodontal and endodontic natural biofilm, strongly suggesting its role as an antimicrobial peptide in combatting local infection, with potential risk for cross-seeding into the brain for AD development.
Looking beyond the impressions of algorithms and fact-checking in fighting online misinformation: A literature review
Authors: Onifade Abdurrahman Bello
Published: December 2022

Misinformation is a global pandemic, fueled by the sophistication of the human intellect, algorithmic systems among other factors. Enhanced by the proliferation of algorithms optimized for engagement and reactions on social media, misinformation has ignited or hampered sociopolitical participation and movements and dissuaded citizens from being vaccinated, for example. Observations have shown that efforts to contain misinformation have largely been tech-based, with ubiquitous impressions that it can be coded into extinction and/or fact-checked with automated tools. This paper, therefore, contributes to the debate that there are mechanisms that should be explored beyond algorithms and fact-checking in the fight against misinformation. The paper adopted an integrative literature review approach, using purposive selection of 22 full texts from Google Scholar, JStor and other sources as captured in Table 1. The PRISMA flow diagram was used to show the search process. Findings from the literature reviewed showed that algorithms and fact-checking have made significant impacts in identifying, verifying and correcting misinformation. Nonetheless, they have drawbacks that should be complemented with information literacy programs/services and information ethics. The study suggests that information literacy and information ethics be made integral parts of educational modules and awareness should be increased about non-algorithmic approaches to solving misinformation problems in order to proactively build a more informed public.
Common Heritage of Mankind Principles Applied To Marine Genetic Resources In Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Some Legal Reflections
Authors: Pham Hanh Hong , Van Vu Tuan
Published: December 2022

The current political tension among developed states and developing nations regarding the exploration, exploitation, benefit-sharing, and conservation of marine genetic resources (MRGs) in ungoverned areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) requires a new marine, regulative regime, which is considered as the premise for the creation of the international consensus of promulgating the ‘Common Heritage of Mankind’ principle (CHM). This study employed desk research methods to synthesize, compare, and analyze UNCLOS (1982), Nagoya Protocol (2014), ongoing ILBI sessions, and other recent studies to figure out the regulatory gap within the Law of the Sea under UNCLOS. By carefully generalizing and scrutinizing the documentation, the study strongly emphasizes the necessity to implement the CHM principle in ABNJ instead of promoting the concept of ‘first come, first served’ basis for the sake of the equitable sharing of benefits, and the conservation of MGRs in ABNJ for the current and future generations. The study also provides the connotations of CHM principle, which serves theoretical basis for some marine management approaches. Consequently, these perspectives stem from a representative developing state with a long coastal line –Vietnam. The general, theoretical, and practical viewpoints would significantly contribute to current and future international law-making process with respect to the formulation of a new legal marine regime for regulating the exploitation, equitable access, and conservation of MGRs in ABNJ according to the ideal concept of CHM principle thereof.
Modelling speciation: Problems and implications
Authors: Bard Jonathan B.L.
Published: December 2022

Darwin’s and Wallace’s 1859 explanation that novel speciation resulted from natural variants that had been subjected to selection was refined over the next 150 years as genetic inheritance and the importance of mutation-induced change were discovered, the quantitative theory of evolutionary population genetics was produced, the speed of genetic change in small populations became apparent and the ramifications of the DNA revolution became clear. This paper first discusses the modern view of speciation in its historical context. It then uses systems-biology approaches to consider the many complex processes that underpin the production of a new species; these extend in scale from genes to populations with the processes of variation, selection and speciation being affected by factors that range from mutation to climate change. Here, events at a particular scale level (e.g. protein network activity) are activated by the output of the level immediately below (i.e. gene expression) and generate a new output that activates the layer above (e.g. embryological development), with this change often being modulated by feedback from higher and lower levels. The analysis shows that activity at each level in the evolution of a new species is marked by stochastic activity, with mutation of course being the key step for variation. The paper examines events at each of these scale levels and particularly considers how the pathway by which mutation leads to phenotypic variants and the wide range of factors that drive selection can be investigated computationally. It concludes that, such is the complexity of speciation, most steps in the process are currently difficult to model and that predictions about future speciation will, apart from a few special cases, be hard to make. The corollary is that opportunities for novel variants to form are maximised.
Inducing Drought Tolerance in Rice Plants by Presoaking with Salicylic Acid
Authors: Verma Preeti , Azad Chandra Shekhar , Singh Pramod Kumar
Published: December 2022

Rice needs more water, and therefore any water stress results in a reduction in overall yield and productivity. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of salicylic acid (SA) 0.5 mM on the morphological and physiological traits of rice plants during the tillering stage under drought stress. Rice seeds presoaked with SA showed better growth in 7 days old rice seedlings in terms of germination percentage, root length, shoot length and fresh weight compared to the control. Drought conditions were applied to rice plants after 35 days of transplantation in two groups, SA treated and SA untreated, for 7 and 14 days of drought stress conditions, respectively. All experiments were conducted in a totally randomised manner with three replicates per treatment. Leaf area and relative water content (RWC) reduction were significantly prevented in salicylic acid-treated plants under drought conditions. Our data suggest that, using exogenous SA as a presoaking treatment on rice seeds improved drought tolerance in the later stages of rice plants in coping with drought stress by preserving water content in rice leaves. This method is low-cost and accessible to farmers for protecting plants during the seedling and tillering stages, which also affect rice yield at the end.
Sustainable Concept of Zero-Liquid Discharge and Its Impact on Climate Change: Detail Case Studies
Authors: Vignesh Kumar N. , Mozumder Ruhul Amin , Laskar Nirban
Published: December 2022

In the developed world’s metropolitan areas, proper wastewater treatment and recycling are of the utmost importance. Releasing wastewater into aquatic systems is the biggest environmental risk and the biggest barrier to wastewater regeneration and reuse. The origin of the wastewater also has an impact on its potential for reuse. There are three separate processes at work in the universe: the physical, the chemical, and the biological. The study examines the challenges associated with wastewater consumption, as well as wastewater treatment, reuse, and repurposing. One of the most compelling arguments for exploring the possibility of zero liquid discharge is the possibility of energy recovery from wastewater. Manufacturing operations that aim for Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) may recycle or reuse the solid waste they produce. ZLD system design is becoming more popular. To be sure, current ZLD systems have their drawbacks, the most notable of which are the high plant costs and high energy intensity of their crystallizers. Because of the growing public and media awareness of the consequences of wastewater pollution, stricter environmental restrictions are expected to push more polluting businesses onto ZLD. Moreover, climate plays such a significant role in the wastewater treatment plant; climate change may have far-reaching implications on the drainage system.
Design of remote sensing image feature extraction method based on high score 2 wavelet transform
Authors: Xiao Huijun , Jiang Ensong , Xi Guangliang
Published: December 2022

The feature extraction of Gaofen-2 Remote Sensing Image (RSI) has problems such as poor extraction accuracy and large noise reduction error. Therefore, this paper designs an RSI feature extraction method based on high score 2 wavelet transform (WT). The RSI is collected with the help of Gaofen-2 satellite and high-resolution remote sensing technology, the key points of the image are determined through the Gaussian difference scale space, and the key points of the edge are judged by the peak curvature value of the difference function at the edge junction, so as to complete the RSI acquisition. Specific filtering and spatial domain transformations are used to remove image noise and improve the quality of RSI. The mean shift (MS) algorithm is used to iteratively find the area with the most dense sample points in the RSI space, complete the image analysis, and realize the preprocessing of the high score 2 RSI. The linear features of the RSI are determined by the WT algorithm, and the image threshold is set for feature extraction of the high score 2 RSI. The experimental results show that in the RSI noise reduction error analysis of different methods, the noise reduction error curve of the sample RSI of the method proposed in this paper has the lowest trend, which is always lower than 2%. Compared with the two methods proposed before, the error is higher. At the same time, in the accuracy analysis of key point feature extraction, the proposed scheme has better accuracy. Therefore, it can be seen that this method has better comprehensive performance, and the proposed method can effectively improve the feature extraction accuracy of RSI and reduce the noise in RSI.
Psychological effect of online games on adults through deep neural network analysis
Authors: Hou Jie , Chen Yiping
Published: December 2022

The online gaming industry is now expanding, and under the guise of this, a problem that cannot be ignored is online gaming addiction among adults. Adults with severe addiction problems often spend money and sabotage their lives, careers, and relationships. Society must pay attention to and study the adult online gaming addiction problem and find corresponding solutions. Advances in deep neural networks have opened up new horizons for studying adult online gaming addiction. Through deep neural network analysis, the reasons why adults are addicted to online games can be better explained. Under the above background, in order to solve the problem of adult game addiction, this study investigated the current situation of adult online game addiction, and established a deep neural network model for analysis to find out the deep reasons and feasible solutions. According to the calculation results of the model, solutions are proposed from the perspectives of the game itself, game players, players’ families and society. The solution emphasizes the self-regulation of the game itself, the player’s self-control and external help.
The application of big data and Artificial intelligence in visual communication design
Authors: Xiang Shiqian
Published: December 2022

The visual communication design and application under Big data and Artificial intelligence technology have developed widely, and the demand for comprehensive talents is getting higher and higher. This study conducted a wide range of investigations through the actual situation of visual design applications under Artificial intelligence and Big data technology, and conducted in-depth analysis of the status and existing problems in the entire visual communication design, comprehensively using data analysis methods, and designing the design process. Among them, the effect of technical coverage is in-depth evaluation, and an effective analysis of Artificial intelligence technology has promoted the role of visual communication design. In the entire design process, the deficiencies and shortcomings of existence have been adopted to laid a more solid foundation for the extensive development of the design. The research combines data analysis and modeling calculation. Through the comparison of several data in the field of visual communication in the era of Artificial intelligence in recent years, it summarizes the internal laws of its development, and then assigns values to various influencing factors through modeling. So as to explore a more optimized development direction and strategy.
Striving for a Realistic and Unapologetic View of Huntington’s Disease
Authors: Serbin Kenneth P.
Published: December 2022

This article describes how the author, a Huntington’s disease (HD) gene expansion carrier and long-time advocate, has helped give voice to the HD community through his blog, At Risk for Huntington’s Disease. Since 2005, the 321 articles have helped document the new and harrowing experience of living in the gray zone between a genetic test result and disease onset. At Risk for HD has explored major challenges for the HD community, has become a key reference for HD families, and has chronicled the quest to defeat the disease. This article analyzes the blog’s thematic impact.
Science and inclusion
Authors: Canessa Enrique , Fonda Carlo
Published: December 2022

BACKGROUND: “Science Dissemination for Scholars with Disabilities” is a noteworthy topic which is still sparse and needs more attention by the scientific community. OBJECTIVE: In order to increase interest in the study of science and on access to research without exclusion emphasis needs to be paid towards innovation within a scientific environment. Our hope is to encourage further consideration by the scientific community and present strategies that promote the full inclusion of scholars with disabilities in society. METHODS: This work is the result of research experiences in the field of Science and Inclusion within the activities carried out at the ICTP Scientific Fabrication Laboratory of Trieste, in Italy, over the last eight years. Description of some issues on the use of open source digital technologies available at Scientific FabLabs to support education and scientific know-how for all are assessed, and a collection of interesting novel approaches developed in our SciFabLab are given as examples. The discussion is presented to motivate further research and give technological priorities. RESULTS: We discuss and show concrete examples on how to make “almost anything” through Scientific FabLabs to disseminate science and remove practical barriers offering people with disabilities more independence and opportunities to study science. Standard theories of Disability in the STEM context are also discussed. CONCLUSIONS: This contribution is relevant from the point of view of the social model in that supportive digital tools developed at Scientific FabLabs can be manufactured with participation, assistance and presence by people with a disability. Through this class of Fablabs, we aim to sustain new generations of scientists without any exclusion.
ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF THE FORMATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE IN IVANO-FRANKIVSK IN THE PERIOD 1944-1989
Authors: Honcharyk Roman
Published: December 2022

Starting from the XIII century. clear differences in the development of cities in the region are emerging, which are caused by different levels of socio-economic development, political situation (the region is part of different states), etc. In this connection, the settlements of the region are experiencing various morphological transformations. These changes often had a diverse character in individual regions. Examining the process of forming a new architectural image of the centers of Western Ukrainian cities during 1944–1989, attention is drawn to the fact that this twenty-year period is characterized by the predominance of technocratic principles and postulates, the artificial separation of architecture from its general cultural foundations. Focusing on quantitative and technological indicators levels the spatial essence of architecture and takes it out of the general cultural context. Adherence to the prescriptive direction of the preference of the "new" over the "old" also had negative consequences for the formation of the image of the centers of small historical towns. The second generation of general plans of these cities, worked out in the 1960s, provided primarily for the functional zoning of the territory.
The image of the city of Ivano-Frankivsk was formed over a long time, through gradual additions and changes in the historical and spatial structure. This article examines the period from 1944-1989 in the architecture of the city of Ivano-Frankivsk. The basic stages of the development of Soviet architecture are revealed and an assessment of architectural and spatial changes and housing construction in the city is made.
During this period, the development of the architectural and planning structure of the city meets the contemporary requirements of urban planning and focuses on new industrial enterprises and warehouses. Arrangement of residential areas and micro-districts with the creation of the necessary complex of institutions for cultural and household services of the population and green spaces.
The development of the central part of the city consists in the fact that the historically formed street network was generally preserved, and the neighborhood development was supplemented with numerous houses - "seals" of medium storeys. Their architectural image is significantly enriched with elements of regional folk architecture, which is positively perceived by both the professional environment and city residents.
THE PHENOMENON OF RESILIENCE AS A COMPONENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF URBOECOSYSTEMS
Authors: Zhyrak Ruslan
Published: December 2022

The article is devoted to the study of the phenomenon of sustainability as a component of the development of urban ecosystems. In today's conditions of globalization and hyper-urbanization, ensuring sustainable development and sustainability of the territories of settlements and urban planning systems is becoming particularly relevant, in particular in Ukraine. The priority tasks in the field of urban planning and territorial planning in accordance with the goals of sustainable development for the period 2016-2030 are to ensure the safety, viability and ecological stability of cities and settlements. The main attention is paid to the search for optimal and effective ways of development and functioning of urboecosystems, as a complex problem: natural, social, man-made, security, regulatory and organizational.
Taking into account the fact that any settlement or settlement system should be considered as a complex ecosystem consisting, first of all, of natural and anthropogenic subsystems, or as a complete living organism, then, in our opinion, such a concept as «resilience» of urban ecosystems.
The purpose of the article is to substantiate the phenomenon of sustainability of urban ecosystems, as well as the search for effective and modern ways to improve and optimize the environment or increase the sustainability of urban planning systems.
Our task is to consider the phenomenon of sustainability at the level of the urban ecosystem.
The relevance of the research is due primarily to the fact that today there is a very urgent need to find optimal and effective ways of development and functioning of urban ecosystems, as a complex problem: man-made, natural, social, security, regulatory and organizational. Achieving safety and sustainable development of cities is a multifaceted concept that involves a safe environment, quality communications and services, affordable housing, convenient urban planning and management, inclusiveness and barrier-freeness.
The sustainability of urboecosystems should be understood as spatially, socially, economically and ecologically balanced changes of the social-territorial system of the city, aimed at the maximally complete realization of all components of its development potential and prevention of possible trends in the deterioration of the quality of life of the population. The need for in-depth research in the theoretical and methodological aspect of the interpretation of the concepts of "sustainable development" and "sustainability" as a phenomenon of globalization anthropogenic processes in the development of urboecosystems remains very acute and relevant.