bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The use of Renewable Energy Sources in the Agriculture of the Stavropol Province in the Post-Reform Period
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federa University, Mishvelov E. G. , Belousov A. I. ,   North-Caucasus Federa University, Ivanov A. L. ,   North-Caucasus Federa University, Sigida S. I. ,   North-Caucasus Federa University, Kornienko A. I. ,   North-Caucasus Federa University
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The article studies the peculiarities of the use of renewable energy sources in the Stavropol province of the post-reform period, mainly in the field of flour milling, which added most to the well-being of both local population and the population of adjacent regions. Materials and research methods. The study analyzes historical statistical data reflecting the state of the flour milling industry of the Stavropol province in the post-reform period. The research is based on open literary sources of the XIX–XX centuries. Research results and their discussion. In the course of the study, the dynamics of the number and territorial features of the placement of windmills and watermills of the Stavropol province for the post-reform period were analyzed. The state of flour milling in the Stavropol province of the XIX and early XX centuries is characterized, and an overview of the features of the use of various types of mills in agriculture is given. Data on the current state of alternative energy in the Stavropol Krai are presented. Conclusions. The use of renewable energy sources in the Stavropol province for grain processing prevailed until the second half of the XIX century, and the various territories of the Stavropol province were heterogeneous in the quantitative composition of the types of mills used. By the beginning of the XX century, water and windmills were being replaced by steam mills, the stability of which was less affected by the weather and climatic conditions of the territory.
“Unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven”: the place and role of “children” in the spiritual and moral reform of Savonarola
Authors:   North Caucasus Federal University, Telmenko E. P.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The Dominican preacher Girolamo Savonarola’s theme of attracting children to carry out spiritual and moral transformations in Florence at the end of the 15th century is extremely attractive to researchers. The authors of scientific works examined the phenomenon of “Friar’s boys”, comparing it with the practices of treating children in other European cities; focusing on the carnival inversion inherent in both secular and religious celebrations; considering the features of the evolution of the ritual life of the city on the Arno. Additional nuances in understanding the logic of the Florentine prophet’s actions in relation to children can be revealed based on the analysis of Savonarola’s sermons dedicated to “simplicity” as the basis for reforming the modern community of believers. Materials and methods. Applying the methods of terminological and hermeneutical analysis of source texts should help to achieve the goal of research. Analysis. An integral part of the general transformation of morals in Florence was the “children's reform”, which Savonarola began to implement at the turn of 1495–1496. Homilizing the need to cultivate the “simplicity of Christian life”, the monk proclaims the “simple people” as the main protagonists of the reform of the Church. At the same time, judging by the sermons of the Dominican, “simplicity”, being the main quality of a true Christian, is manifested to an even greater extent in “children”: firstly, based on their belonging to the age of “innocence”, when under the influence of the adult world the “purity of heart” has not yet been lost and no attachment to “excessive” material goods has been acquired; and, secondly, due to their fairly rapid abandonment of bad habits and conversion to pious life in response to the call of the city prophet. Results. Thus, the “simplicity” of the Old Testament Ruth, whom the monk set as an example for the adult population of the city, was superimposed with the gospel call to “be like children”, accompanied by the promise of gaining the Kingdom of Heaven. At the same time, the “spiritual festivals” in the God’s chosen city made it possible not only to present the results of the accomplished transformation of “children”, but also opened up the opportunity for the older generation, having accomplished the “age” inversion and feeling themselves in the New Jerusalem, to gain incentive to continue working at their own transformation into a “good Christian”.
Criminal liability for the establishment of a terrorist organization and participation in it
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Chudin S. V.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. Terrorism does not disdain to incur huge casualties among innocent civilians, and terrorist organizations do not and cannot have just motives for their actions. Terrorist organizations not only kill innocent people, but also destroy historical heritage, cause discord in relations between peoples and countries, which can lead to the termination of the existence of the state, its dismemberment into “appanage principalities”, and even peoples. Materials and methods. The research is based on the analysis of texts by Russian and foreign scientists, which can be divided into two groups: historical and legal. It is very useful to use such methods as historical, systematic, logical and sociological, as well as comparative legal and statistical methods of scientific cognition when studying terrorist organizations. Also, when studying the topic of the article, the Constitution of the Russian Federation, international legal acts, federal legislation, court decisions and departmental regulations were used. Analysis. Terrorist crimes are crimes committed with the aim of creating panic; the purpose of which is to instill fear in society, create a sense of insecurity, and influence decision-making by state bodies. Results. Countries with problems of unemployment and weak state institutions are the most favorable ground for the activities of terrorist organizations. The provision of a full-fledged education and the responsibility of the state to citizens are vital in solving the problem of eradicating terrorism. The norms of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation on crimes of a terrorist nature are not always applied correctly, in addition, they are largely scattered in different parts. In this regard, it is necessary to further study the issues of qualification, it is necessary to improve legislation in the field of terrorism in order to achieve complete safety of life in the Russian Federation.
The Baoan language: the history of study and the place in the classification of Mongolian languages
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS, Chushkaeva Z. I.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The Baoan language (Chinese 保安语 Bao'an, Baonan) is the language of the Baoan people, belonging to the Mongolian group of the Altaic language family. For many centuries, speakers of Bao'an have been isolated from other Mongolian nationalities, and the language has absorbed a large number of Chinese loanwords and has been influenced by Chinese in speech and grammar. Materials and methods. The materials are scientific works of domestic and foreign scientists who have studied Mongolian languages and dialects. Descriptive and comparative methods were used in the work. Analysis. The study of existing classifications, on the basis of which scholars have highlighted the principles for attributing Baoan language to the Southern Mongolian group. The history of the issue was analyzed, as well as the main methods of classification of Mongolian languages and dialects. Results. Up until the 1950s, Mongolian studies lacked complete data on the Baoan language, and Baoan was more often treated as a dialect or not included in the classification at all. There are no complete and systematic studies on Baoan language in domestic studies. Despite the many existing classifications, there is still no universally accepted classification of Mon- golian languages. The isolated position of Baoan language has influenced the classification structure of Mongolian languages, making it difficult to belong to a particular group. The problem is that the language is still considered understudied, so existing classifications need to be clarified. The aim is to describe Baoan language in the general classification of Mongolian languages, as well as the main stages of its study. The article gives a brief overview of studies on the Baoan language by both national and foreign scholars. The article presents some data on the history of the study of the Baoan language, as well as information about national and foreign researchers who include the Baoan language in the classification of Mongolian languages.
Provision of urban amenities by the city public administration of Nakhichevan-on-Don: hospitals and the sanitary condition of the city in the second half of 19th century
Authors:   Rostov State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Kozlov S. S.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The history of the city of Nakhichevan-on-Don is insufficiently studied. Active research of this topic began only at the end of the 20th-beginning of the 21st centuries. There are practically no special studies on the history of medicine in Nakhichevan. Materials and methods. The entire existing complex of scientific research of each period can be divided into two big groups. The first one is represented by general works on the history of the Armenians of the Lower Don, which in one way or another touch upon the issues of settlement; the second group includes works devoted to the history and culture of the Don Armenians. The sources available on the problem under study can be divided into the following groups: office documents, regulatory documents, statistical sources, sources of personal origin, and materials of periodicals. Analysis. The work is devoted to the study of the activities of the Nakhichevan-on-Don city public administration aimed at improvement, the most important aspects of which were public health and the sanitary condition of the city. There was no professional medical care in the city. Yekaterinoslav governor appeals to the Nakhichevan mayor with a demand to open a hospital in Nakhichevan-on-Don. The building for the hospital was donated by the merchant I.M. Popov. Later, thanks to the mayor M.I. Balabanov, special buildings were built for the Mariinsky City Hospital. Part of the activity of the city public administration on the health of the inhabitants of Nakhichevan was the sanitary condition of the city. It included cleaning, disinfecting and disposal of waste in factories, institutions, private courtyards, houses, and bazaars. It was also planned to clean up the banks of the Don River, establish a service of sanitary commissars to maintain cleanliness and sanitary standards. Results. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that taking care of the health of citizens and the sanitary condition of the city became possible only after the adoption of the city regulation in 1870, according to which it was the direct responsibility of the city public administration.
The army of the Russian Empire as a provider of multi-vector motivation in the conditions of the North Caucasus in the first half of the 19th century
Authors:   Pyatigorsk State University, Kuvshinov A. N.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The article is devoted to the peculiarities of the course of the Caucasian War at its initial stage of development and the roles of the Russian imperial army, which the military had to perform in the conditions of the realities of the North Caucasus in the first half of the 19th century. Materials and methods. Using published sources, the author turned to the method of historical reconstruction to achieve the research goal. Analysis. The author of the article draws attention to the fact that the Russian side actively influenced the developing situation in the region. Finding itself in climatic and geographical conditions that went beyond its previous experience, and meeting with peoples whose daily lifestyle was too different from those familiar to Russian habits, the army itself was forced to adapt to new challenges. Authorized military commanders have radically changed the strategic approaches and tactics of conducting combat operations in mountainous forest areas. The equipment, weapons and moral and psychological training of the troops participating in the expeditions against the highlanders have changed. At the same time, the imperial authorities, given the opportunities and means they had at that time, saw in the Caucasian troops not only a force capable and intended for crushing local Caucasian strongholds, but endowed the army with a peculiar mission to be a communicator of innovations brought by Russia to the Caucasus region. In this regard, the army was also instructed to be a conductor of various kinds of motivations, covering the socio-cultural and economic spheres of life of the conquered region, to strive in every possible way to involve the local population in them. Representatives of the mountain peoples were involved in the construction of roads, fortresses and bridges, participation in trade and exchange operations, which had the goal of overcoming distrust and hostility, as well as strengthening ties in everyday life. Often the headquarters of the army regiments became the centers providing innovations introduced by the Russians. Results. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the Russian imperial army acted as the vanguard of the Russian world, with which it introduced the Caucasian peoples. Through the military St. Petersburg hoped to establish the type of communication with the local population (at first, at least part of it) that would allow achieving a tolerable mutual understanding in order to lay the foundation not only for peaceful coexistence but also for the transmission of imperial state-political messages to the Caucasus foundations.
On I. I. Dmitrenko’s historical and literary heritage
Authors:   Kuban State University, Matveyev O. V.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The author considers the historical and literary heritage of I. I. Dmitrenko as an integral phenomenon, claiming that it was an important place in the development of provincial historiography of pre-revolutionary Russia. Materials and methods. The work uses the historical-systemic method, which made it possible to consider the life path and historical heritage of I. I. Dmitrenko as an integral system in which all blocks and elements (the history of the Kuban Cossacks, provincial historiography, the service of a Cossack officer, literary and social activities, personalities, etc.) are interconnected and conditioned. The source base comprises archival funds of federal and regional significance, as well as historical and literary works by I. I. Dmitrenko, identified in the capital and regional materials of the periodical press, collections of historical documents compiled by a historian, etc. Analysis. The author specifies a number of data about the life and legacy of I. I. Dmitrenko. A study of I. I. Dmitrenko’s publications in Kubanskie Oblastnye Vedomosti showed that his articles and notes are a meaningful source on the personal history of the Troops, provide biographical information, and brief descriptions of Kuban generals and officers. One of the main directions of historical and literary creativity of I. I. Dmitrenko is the preservation of the historical memory of the Kuban Cossacks. He addressed this in his journalism, historical articles, archival searches, which resulted in fundamental collections of documents. The fundamental collection of documents compiled by I. I. Dmitrenko was not appreciated by his contemporaries. The periods of life and work of I. I. Dmitrenko in 1903–1917 and 1920–1936 require additional study. Results. The main merit of the historian was a great archaeographic work, the introduction into scientific circulation of a large number of rare documents that made it possible to present the early history of the Cossacks of the Kuban and the Terek. The historical heritage of the Cossack officer reminded of the glorious pages of the heroic past, critically comprehended the role of the state and officials in the life of the Cossacks. The dramatic fate of the historian, as in a mirror, reflected the contradictory era in the life of the country, which he selflessly served.
Regional features of thunderstorm activity (on the example of the territory of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic)
Authors:   High Mountain Geophysical Institute, Adzhiev A. Kh. , Cherkesov A. A. ,   High Mountain Geophysical Institute, Kerefova Z. M. ,   High Mountain Geophysical Institute
Published: June 2024

Introduction. Thunderstorm activity refers to one of the regional climatic characteristics of a limited area. Thunderstorms result in lightning discharges and an increase in the electric field strength of the surface layer of the atmosphere. Considered lightning discharges, which are divided into positive and negative. The number of thunderstorm days recorded on the territory of the KBR for the period from 2012 to 2022 was analyzed and calculated. It is shown that the relief and climate of the study area contribute to the heterogeneous development of thunderstorm processes. Materials and research methods. The lightning direction finding network of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "VGI" with spatially separated sensors LS8000 and LS7002 was used in the work. To determine the characteristics of thunderstorm activity, we used long-term data from the specified lightning direction finding network. The analysis of data from the LS8000 lightning direction finding system (GPS) confirms that ground-based lightning is unevenly distributed over the territory of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. For the analysis of thunderstorm activity, data over the period 2012 to 2022 were used. The following characteristics were studied the long-term course: the number of thunderstorm days in different months of the year; the total number of lightning of all types registered in the territory of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic; number of lightnings of negative polarity; number of registered positive lightning; values (peak) of lightning currents in ground discharges; average air temperature for the warm period of the year. Research results and their discussion. During the studied period of time on the territory of the KBR, 869 days with a thunderstorm were recorded by the lightning registration system. A day was considered a thunderstorm if at least four lightning strikes were recorded per day. The largest number of days with 90 thunderstorms were noted in 2016 and 2018; the smallest number of days with thunderstorms was noted in 2022. This year, according to the data of Roshydromet, weather stations on the territory of the KBR, was marked as the driest year. The average annual number of days with thunderstorms in the considered time interval was 79 days, which is 19 more than recommended for lightning protection measures. Conclusions. The analysis performed showed a trend towards a decrease in thunderstorm activity on the territory of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, as well as the values of the number of lightning per year of negative polarity. Linear trend expressions for the indicated characteristics are obtained.
Naming in a multilingual context: Norms for the ICMR-Manipal colour picture corpus in Kannada from the Indian context
Authors: Shenoy Rajath , Nickels Lyndsey , Krishnan Gopee
Published: June 2024

There have been many published picture corpora. However, more than half of the world’s population speaks more than one language and, as language and culture are intertwined, some of the items from a picture corpus designed for a given language in a particular culture may not fit another culture (with the same or different language). There is also an awareness that language research can gain from the study of bi-/multilingual individuals who are immersed in multilingual contexts that foster inter-language interactions. Consequently, we developed a relatively large corpus of pictures (663 nouns, 96 verbs) and collected normative data from multilingual speakers of Kannada (a southern Indian language) on two picture-related measures (name agreement, image agreement) and three word-related measures (familiarity, subjective frequency, age of acquisition), and report objective visual complexity and syllable count of the words. Naming labels were classified into words from the target language (i.e., Kannada), cognates (borrowed from/shared with another language), translation equivalents, and elaborations. The picture corpus had > 85% mean concept agreement with multiple acceptable names (1–7 naming labels) for each concept. The mean percentage name agreement for the modal name was > 70%, with H-statistics of 0.89 for nouns and 0.52 for verbs. We also analyse the variability of responses highlighting the influence of bi-/multilingualism on (picture) naming. The picture corpus is freely accessible to researchers and clinicians. It may be used for future standardization with other languages of similar cultural contexts, and relevant items can be used in languages from different cultures, following suitable standardization.
SEMA3: A free smartphone platform for daily life surveys
Authors: O’Brien Sarah T. , Dozo Nerisa , Hinton Jordan D. X. , Moeck Ella K. , Susanto Rio , Jayaputera Glenn T. , Sinnott Richard O. , Vu Duy , Alvarez-Jimenez Mario , Gleeson John , Koval Peter
Published: June 2024

Traditionally, behavioral, social, and health science researchers have relied on global/retrospective survey methods administered cross-sectionally (i.e., on a single occasion) or longitudinally (i.e., on several occasions separated by weeks, months, or years). More recently, social and health scientists have added daily life survey methods (also known as intensive longitudinal methods or ambulatory assessment) to their toolkit. These methods (e.g., daily diaries, experience sampling, ecological momentary assessment) involve dense repeated assessments in everyday settings. To facilitate research using daily life survey methods, we present SEMA3 (http://www.SEMA3.com), a platform for designing and administering intensive longitudinal daily life surveys via Android and iOS smartphones. SEMA3 fills an important gap by providing researchers with a free, intuitive, and flexible platform with basic and advanced functionality. In this article, we describe SEMA3’s development history and system architecture, provide an overview of how to design a study using SEMA3 and outline its key features, and discuss the platform’s limitations and propose directions for future development of SEMA3.
Hints for Challenging Problems
Authors: Hilf Nader , Berman Avi
Published: June 2024

We asked 20 middle school mathematics teachers what they think about problem solving, how they manage problem solving in their class, and how they pose hints as scaffolds to help the students to solve non-routine problems. We also asked them to suggest interesting problems combined with hints. For some problems one hint may not be sufficient and a sequence of hints is needed. This suggests the importance of teaching teachers and pre service teachers how to plan the use of hints in problem solving. Key words: problem solving, problem posing, hint posing
Logic as a ‘Medium’ for Paradigm Shifts in Mathematics, Psychology of Reasoning, Informatics, and Education
Authors: Lousis Michail
Published: June 2024

This study brings in serious evidence from the history of the development and evolution of the science of logic and its impact on mathematics through the use of “media”. Collectives of humans-with-media (Borba & Villarreal, 2005) produce this knowledge. The study pondered upon and identified that the media are epistemological, cognitive tools and components of the epistemic subject of mathematics, being an essential, necessary, constitutive part of it. The way, which the science of logic has historically been rendered an ‘organon’ according to Aristotle or an ‘instrument’ (medium) in a nowadays concept for leveraging the foundation of mathematics, informatics, psychology of reasoning, and scientific research by, is clarified. Furthermore, the investigation stresses that the science of logic is a conducive factor (medium) for paradigm shifts in mathematics, psychology of reasoning, informatics, scientific research, and through these in mathematics education.
Technology features of manufacturing samples made of composite materials and some of their tests results
Authors: Vlasov Sergey V. , Khmelnitsky Konstantin E. , Ruban Anatoly R. , Bulgakov Vladimir P.
Published: June 2024

Recently, there has been an upsurge in the development of additive technologies, and engineers and scientists are looking for new formulations with which to build relatively small parts and hull elements. For the construction of large objects entirely, for example, the hull of a small vessel, and even more so in mass production, it is necessary to maintain a balance of cost, quality, applicability of material, weight and strength characteristics. The most common material in small-scale shipbuilding of recent times is fibreglass based on polyester and epoxy resins. This material, with intensive use of the boat, has a service life of 15-20 years, and with proper care, this period can be extended. Cases made of glass-plastic have the necessary technical characteristics, both in the production of cases of complex geometry and in further operation. Attempts have already been made to create 3D printers in which polyester resins are used as a printing material, but the negative side of this equipment is that there is no reinforcement between the layers, which reduces the strength, and the layer thickness, which significantly increases the printing speed. Based on the experience gained, a material based on polyester resin was proposed, which has reinforcing fibres in its composition, thanks to which it has a pasty consistency, and retains its shape when applied and does not spread.
Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitude of Adults Towards Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment Among Dakshina Kannada Population - A Questionnaire Based Study
Authors: kumar Shetty Sharath , N Shravya , Kumar Y Mahesh , Kumar Devender
Published: June 2024

Aim and Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge and outlook of adult patients towards orthodontic treatment and identify the motivating factors behind their decision to seek such treatment, a study was conducted. The study also aimed to determine if increasing age posed a barrier to seeking orthodontic care and to gauge the overall attitude of patients towards adult orthodontics.  Methodology: A sample comprising 385 adult patients aged between 18 and 35 years, who were seeking orthodontic treatment, was surveyed. These patients completed a questionnaire prior to commencing treatment. Results revealed that the majority of adult patients recognized the necessity of orthodontic treatment during adulthood. Additionally, dissatisfaction with their dental appearance, particularly regarding their smile, was a significant motivator for seeking treatment at this stage of life.
Identification of Bacterial Diversity in the Magot Digestive System based on 16S rRNA Gene Analysis
Authors: . Azhari , . Ismail , . Rastina
Published: June 2024

The use of feed ingredients has not been addressed until now, in the sense that competition between food and feed is still continuing, especially protein source feed, thus causing a dilemma for farmers.Therefore, in connection with the steps that will be taken in efforts to health livestock and fish farming that will be carried out, efforts are needed in preventing bacterial-based diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine the diversity of all bacteria, both pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria found in the magot digestive system using 16S rRNA gene analysis. The results of this study will be a scientific reference for the development of maggot asasafe, effective, and efficient alternative to animal feed.Based on the results of the studies obtained, it can be concluded that the bacteria contained in the digestion of maggots show a diversity of pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, with the form of bacil and cocobacil. Inaddition, DNA extraction and ba cterial identification have also been carried out using the PCR method. The results of the sequencing of the seven bacterial isolates of magot digestive origin showed gooddendograms and nucleotide sequences, so the next stage was bioinformatics analysis and phylogenetic construction, to identify species and their kinship relationships between species.
Prediction of the potential distribution of Chimonobambusa utilis (Poaceae, Bambusoideae) in China, based on the MaxEnt model
Authors: Yang Guangneng , Liu Na , Zhang Xu , Zhou Hua , Hou Yiju , Wu Peng , Zhang Xi
Published: June 2024

Chimonobambusa utilis is a unique edible bamboo species valued for its economic and nutritional benefits. However, its existence in natural habitats is at risk due to environmental shifts and human interventions. This research utilised the maximum entropy model (MaxEnt) to predict potential habitats for Ch. utilis in China, identifying key environmental factors influencing its distribution and analysing changes in suitable habitats under future climate conditions. The results show that the results of the MaxEnt model have high prediction accuracy, with an AUC (Area Under the receiver operating characteristic Curve) value of 0.997. Precipitation in the driest month (Bio14), altitude (Alt) and isothermality (Bio03) emerged as the primary environmental factors influencing the Ch. utilis distribution. Currently, the suitable habitats area for Ch. utilis is 10.55 × 104 km2. Projections for the 2050s and 2090s indicate potential changes in suitable habitats ranging from -3.79% to 10.52%. In general, the most suitable habitat area will decrease and shrink towards higher latitude areas in the future. This study provides a scientific basis for the introduction, cultivation and conservation of Ch. utilis.
Estimated pulse wave velocity as a forefront indicator of developing metabolic syndrome in Korean adults
Authors: Kim Hyun-Jin , Kim Byung Sik , Kim Dong Wook , Shin Jeong-Hun
Published: June 2024

Background/Aims: The predictive value of the estimated pulse wave velocity (ePWV) for the development of metabolic syndrome has not yet been extensively explored. This study aimed to fill this gap by evaluating ePWV as a potential predictor of metabolic syndrome development in middle-aged Korean adults.Methods: Using prospective data obtained from the Ansan-Ansung cohort database, participants without metabolic syndrome at baseline were studied. ePWV was calculated using specific equations based on age and blood pressure. The primary outcome was the incidence of metabolic syndrome during a median follow-up period of 187 months.Results: Among the 6,186 participants, 2,726 (44.1%) developed metabolic syndrome during the follow-up period. ePWV methvalues were categorized into tertiles to assess their predictive value for the development of metabolic syndrome. An ePWV cut-off of 7.407 m/s was identified as a predictor of metabolic syndrome development, with a sensitivity of 0.743 and a specificity of 0.464. Participants exceeding this cut-off, especially those in the third tertile (8.77–14.63 m/s), had a notably higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Specifically, the third tertile exhibited a 52.8% cumulative incidence compared with 30.8% in the first tertile. After adjustments, those in the third tertile faced a 1.530-fold increased risk of metabolic syndrome (95% confidence interval, 1.330–1.761).Conclusions: ePWV is a significant predictor of the development of metabolic syndrome. This finding underscores the potential of ePWV as a cardiometabolic risk assessment tool and can thus provide useful information for primary prevention strategies.
Solving scalar reaction diffusion equations with cubic non-linearity having time-dependent coefficients by the wavelet method of lines
Authors: Khan Aslam , Ghafoor Abdul , Khan Emel , Shah Kamal , Abdeljawad Thabet
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to conduct the numerical solutions of the scalar reaction diffusion model with cubic non-linearity having constant and time-dependent coefficients. The proposed method is hybrid in nature in which Haar wavelets are used to approximate the spatial derivatives and the Runge-Kutta (RK) routines are used to solve the resultant system of ordinary differential equations. We illustrate the applicability and efficiency of the proposed method by computing $ L_2 $, $ L_{\infty} $, and $ L_{rms} $ error estimates for various test models. The numerical accuracy and stability of the Haar wavelet-based method of lines for solving the scaler reaction-diffusion model provides further insight into the use of this scheme for model equations across various disciplines.
Les solidarités afro-asiatiques des écrivains communistes turcs
Authors: Cadeau Noémie
Published: June 2024

Si le parcours internationaliste du poète Nâzım Hikmet est bien connu, sa figure a éclipsé ses successeurs de l’historiographie des lettres turques. Or, depuis la fondation de l’Association des écrivains afro-asiatiques en 1958 à Tachkent, les écrivains communistes turcs ont pris part à ces réseaux tiers-mondistes placés sous l’égide soviétique. Les écrivains turcs avaient un statut ambivalent dans les associations afro-asiatiques, la Turquie n’étant ni un ancien pays colonisé, ni un État socialiste. Les communistes turcs étaient donc marginaux au sein de ces réseaux de solidarité anticolonialistes : à la fois orientaux et occidentaux, à la fois temporairement colonisés et tributaires d’un passé impérial, c’est davantage leur statut de communistes exilés et opprimés qui leur a permis de s’intégrer dans les organisations afro-asiatiques. Les correspondances, témoignages et archives du satiriste Aziz Nesin et du poète Ataol Behramoğlu sont mis en regard afin d’explorer cette hypothèse.
Le khul’ en Algérie : évolution et représentations
Authors: Moutassem Mimouni Badra
Published: June 2024

Le divorce constitue depuis quelques années un objet de débats passionnés autour essentiellement du Khul’ qui est un divorce demandé par l’épouse en échange d’une contrepartie financière à l’époux.Qu’est-ce que le Khul’, comment il a évolué, et quelles en sont les représentations et perceptions ? Pour répondre à ces questionnements, en plus de la collecte de données statistiques depuis 2005, un questionnaire a exploré les connaissances, représentations et effets supposés du Khul’ sur les membres de la famille. Les principaux résultats indiquent une large méconnaissance du Khul’ et des représentations contrastées entre condamnation et acceptation, des effets négatifs, surtout sur le mari mais aussi sur l’épouse mettant en exergue stigmatisation et mauvaise réputation. Le Khul’ est un mode de divorce qui s’installe progressivement dans la société algérienne et indique des mutations dans la place des femmes mais aussi des hommes dans la société.
Commun de la liberté ou constitution du droit social ? Catherine Colliot-Thélène et la défense des droits subjectifs
Authors: Bourdeau Vincent
Published: June 2024

Dans son dernier ouvrage, Le commun de la liberté (2022), Catherine Colliot-Thélène opère un retour à Kant qui lui paraît offrir une défense plus robuste des droits subjectifs et offrir, surtout, à ces droits toutes les garanties nécessaires à leur effectivité, notamment à partir d’une réflexion sur l’universalisation de la propriété privée comprise comme un droit fondamental. Cette voie – qui permet de renforcer la définition du sujet de droit comme sujet politique défendue dans La démocratie sans « demos » (2011) – rejoint celle de la réciprocité des pouvoirs, décrite – et écartée – dans le néo-républicanisme de Philip Pettit. Notre article cherchera à comprendre si un retour à Hegel, interprété à la lumière des analyses proposées par Colliot-Thélène dans un précédent ouvrage, Le désenchantement de l’État (1992), n’offre pas une meilleure stratégie pour la défense des droits subjectifs, en adossant ces derniers à l’antécédence d’un ordre social juste.
Des « vaincus » en prison : imaginaire et discours de collaborateurs épurés à la Libération
Authors: Limare Antoine
Published: June 2024

L’histoire de l’épuration en France s’intéresse de plus en plus aux acteurs et à leur vécu au moment de la Libération. Pourtant, si les statistiques concernant la répression de la collaboration sont bien connues, il est peu fait cas de la manière dont les peines ont été appliquées, en particulier concernant l’enfermement des collaborateurs. L’étude de l’imaginaire des épurés permet d’envisager à la fois ce phénomène particulier de la « prison politique » tout en montrant en quoi l’épuration est un phénomène matriciel pour l’extrême droite française, dans la seconde moitié du XXe siècle.
Poursuivre la lutte contre le régime franquiste malgré l’enfermement : les combats des militants des Commissions ouvrières incarcérés à Carabanchel entre 1970 et 1975
Authors: Sudre Virginie Robleda
Published: June 2024

Les conditions de détention des prisonniers politiques dans la prison de Carabanchel à Madrid révèlent les défis auxquels ils étaient confrontés et mettent en lumière leur résilience face à l’oppression. Malgré leur enfermement, les prisonniers politiques continuent à mener des combats qui prolongent efficacement le travail de sape entrepris par l’opposition en dehors des murs de la prison. Le constat des conditions d’incarcération des prisonniers politiques à Carabanchel dans les années 1970 nous permet de réaffirmer que la violence à l’encontre de ses opposants demeurait un élément central du régime dictatorial. Les prisonniers politiques ont su adapter leurs stratégies de lutte pendant leur détention. Les deux principaux axes de leur combat étaient la demande de reconnaissance du statut de prisonnier politique des militants enfermés par le régime, et la médiatisation des procès politiques montrant le vrai visage d’une dictature toujours bien présente mais se fissurant peu à peu. L’enfermement des opposants politiques se retournait ainsi contre la dictature : s’il contraignait les voix divergentes, il ne permettait pas de les réduire au silence, et leur lutte sans cesse renouvelée permettait de mettre un peu plus en lumière l’autoritarisme du régime.
AI and ML Adaptive Smart-Grid Energy Management Systems
Authors: Saravanan S. , Khare Richa , Umamaheswari K. , Khare Smriti , Krishne Gowda B. S. , Boopathi Sampath
Published: June 2024

The chapter explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in shaping smart energy management systems (SEMS) and predicts innovations by 2030. It discusses AI principles in energy optimization, predictive analytics in smart grids, and renewable energy integration through AI-driven strategies. The chapter also addresses critical aspects like predictive maintenance, consumer-centric solutions, cybersecurity challenges, ethical considerations, and regulatory frameworks for responsible AI implementation. By examining challenges and prospects, it provides insights into the dynamic future of energy management driven by AI and ML advancements.
Augmenting Fire Emergency Response Detection and Rescue Using Multi-Rotor Drones
Authors: S. H. Sinchana , Rao Bhoomika , K. Anindya Hegde , K. K. Sanketh , R. K. Veeresh
Published: June 2024

The deployment of multi-rotor drones has recently significantly altered the landscape of fire emergency response. This study provides an in-depth analysis of how unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are being used to detect and manage fire-related emergencies. Focusing on their integration in various scenarios, this study explores the sophisticated array of sensors, communication, and navigation systems in drones. Emphasizing their roles in early detection, assessment, and recovery processes, this review highlights the newfound efficiencies and safety improvements they bring to emergency responses. Despite its transformative impact, this study also addresses the challenges and limitations associated with drone technology, including regulatory hurdles and operational constraints. The chapter presents a comprehensive view of the burgeoning role of drones in enhancing fire emergency management.
Exploring Cutting-Edge Approaches to Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure and Design
Authors: Bhatt Sagar , Dani Rakesh , Singh Ajit Kumar
Published: June 2024

This research explores innovative approaches to sustainable tourism infrastructure and design through a series of case studies focusing on regenerative accommodation and facilities. With the growing recognition of the importance of sustainability in the tourism industry, there is a pressing need to develop infrastructure that not only minimizes negative impacts but also actively contributes to environmental restoration, socio-cultural preservation, and economic prosperity. Regenerative accommodation and facilities represent a cutting-edge approach to sustainable tourism development, integrating innovative technologies, nature-based design principles, and community engagement strategies to create destinations that are not just sustainable but actively contribute to the regeneration of ecosystems, cultures, and economies. Through an in-depth analysis of real-world examples from diverse geographic regions and cultural contexts, this research aims to identify emerging trends, best practices, and lessons learned in the development of regenerative tourism destinations. The case studies showcase a variety of innovative strategies and techniques, including low-impact architecture, energy-efficient technologies, biodiversity conservation initiatives, and community-based tourism models. By examining the successes and challenges of these projects, this research seeks to inform policymakers, practitioners, and researchers about the potential of regenerative tourism to drive positive change in the tourism industry and contribute to the achievement of broader sustainability goals. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on sustainable tourism infrastructure and design, offering valuable insights into the practical applications of regenerative principles in tourism development. By highlighting the successes and lessons learned from these case studies, this research aims to inspire and guide future efforts to create destinations that not only attract visitors but also enhance the well-being of host communities and the natural environment.
Ethical Considerations in the Metaverse and Augmented Retail Reality Era
Authors: Kour Manjit
Published: June 2024

Retail is changing as a result of the convergence of blockchain, virtual reality, and augmented reality technology. Since this is a dynamic setting, it is essential to address any ethical issues that come up. This study aims to provide practical guidance for the responsible adoption of VR, AR, and blockchain technologies in retail by synthesising case studies and existing ethical frameworks. It will also thoroughly examine the ethical challenges arising from the integration of these technologies, with a focus on consumer privacy and data security. The study employed a multifaceted approach, including a thorough review of the literature, a critical analysis of the state-of-the-art ethical frameworks, and an examination of real case studies. There are certain ethical issues with virtual and augmented reality that are discussed, along with some possible answers. The results highlight the importance of user education, strict data protection protocols, and international regulatory cooperation as crucial elements for tackling ethical dilemmas in the context of augmented retail reality.
A Novel Method to Detect Ripeness Level of Apples Using Machine Vision PSOCNN Approach
Authors: Yogesh K. , Gunasudari R.
Published: June 2024

Machine vision systems have emerged as a viable non-invasive approach for investigating the connection between fruit visual traits and physicochemical qualities at varying ripening degrees, and have been used in recent research efforts to identify the stages. The current study aims to develop an intelligent algorithm that can estimate various physical properties, such as firmness and soluble solid content, as well as three chemical properties, namely starch, acidity, and titratable acidity. A hybrid approach was used to further optimise the physicochemical estimation method of PSO with CNN. This method was applied to the evaluation parameters in order to describe their classification behaviour. The sample accuracy was 95.84% when using the different parameters to characterise them. A second set of apples was utilised for validation after the first set was used as trial samples in PSO+CNN.
HRI in ITs Using ML Techniques
Authors: Saran V. , Chennappan R.
Published: June 2024

Machine learning (ML), deep learning, fuzzy logic, and traditional neural networks are just a few of the subsets that make up artificial intelligence (AI). These subgroups possesses unique qualities and skills that could improve the effectiveness of modern medical sciences. Human intervention in clinical diagnostics, medical imaging, and decision-making is facilitated by these clever solutions. The development of information technology, the concept of intelligent healthcare has become more and more popular. Intelligent healthcare is a revolutionary approach to healthcare that leverages state-of-the-art technology such as AI and the internet of things (loT) to improve overall efficacy, convenience, and personalisation of the medical system.
Impacts of Nano-Materials and Nano Fluids on the Robot Industry and Environments
Authors: Teja Nalla Bhanu , Kannagi V. , Chandrashekhar A. , Senthilnathan T. , Pal Tarun Kanti , Boopathi Sampath
Published: June 2024

The integration of nanotechnology into robotics has revolutionized the design, manufacturing, and performance of robotic systems. Nano-materials, with their unique properties at the nanoscale, enhance strength, flexibility, and functionality, revolutionizing the construction and operation of robots. Nano fluids, with their superior heat transfer properties, address overheating issues, improving performance, extended operational lifespans, and increased adaptability in diverse environmental conditions. The chapter also explores the environmental impact of robotics, highlighting the integration of nano-materials and nano fluids in eco-friendly solutions. The chapter delves into the challenges and future directions of the synergy between nanotechnology and robotics, discussing potential breakthroughs, ethical considerations, and the need for ongoing research. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the impacts of nano-materials and nano fluids on the robot industry and their environments.