bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Performance Analysis of Human Energized Battery Charger
Authors: Philip Roshan
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Human energised energy generator is a device that utilises human energy to produce electricity to charge battery. Our study focused on analysing the performance of the human energy to generate electricity. We designed and fabricated a pedal powered mechanism to analyse the same. Most components of the pedal power generator are based upon existing inventions, both recent and historic. This research brings together the ability of pedal power generation with exercising feasibility thus helping towards wellbeing. In many countries it can be used in rural and urban areas as a useful source of energy for conjugal family where the family members can itself charge the device for a short period of time or in public places such as parks and playgrounds where one can pedal and charge their electronic device in unison. This will not only produce electricity when needed but also an alternate way of physical exercise for them. Devices like mobiles, laptops have a 12 V battery. But the problem is how to charge a mobile phone when the local power is not available. The project was designed to be cheap, simple, durable, portable and easily be maintained. It was fabricated using local materials. The purpose of this project is to efficiently transfer human power to develop a pedal power battery charger system.
Deep Learning for the Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy
Authors: Shah Ms. Shreya Sharadkumar
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Nowadays lots of the people have detected with diabetes and diabetes is the reason behind the cause of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) at higher level. And this leads to blurry vision, poor night vision, decreased field of vision, increased number of eye floaters, loss of vision, distorted vision among the population. Very frequently people are diagnosed with some or the other stage of DR. If there is in time and proper detection of DR then the vision impairments can be forestalled in majority of DR cases. But the detection of the DR is too difficult at such early stage even with the present tools, as the symptoms can be seen at the very later stage of the disease. Thus, there is the need for an automated and broad-ranging method of DR screening which can be done using Deep Learning. So here grayscale fundus photographs have used and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model is used for the detection of DR as presently results suggests that Neural Network have good clinical potential. DR detection is done for five stages No DR, Mild, Moderate, Severe, Proliferative categorized on four age groups
Pushover Analysis of Sir M Visvesvaraya Block Nmamit Nitte
Authors: J K Lokesh , Bhat Venugopal
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Pushover analysis is one of the most-used nonlinear static procedures for the seismic assessment of structures, due to its simplicity, efficiency in modeling and low computational time. The previous studies about pushover analysis are almost based on symmetric building structures and unidirectional earthquake excitation. This analysis is conducted to evaluate the seismic capacities of an existing asymmetric-plan building. The seismic response of RC building frame in terms of performance point and the effect of earthquake forces on multi storey building frame with the help of pushover analysis are carried out. In the present study the building frame is designed as per IS 456:2000 and IS 1893:2002. We should also go through ATC-40, FEMA 356. To get knowledge of pushover analysis we have to learn Etabs and should practice to analysis a RC building. The main objective of this study is to check the kind of performance a building can give when designed as per Indian Standards. The pushover analysis of the building frame is carried out by using structural analysis and design software ETABS (Version 19).
Creating a General-Purpose Procedural Language for Programming in Kannada
Authors: S Rajeshwari , R Sharath , M S Priyanka , S Priyadarshini
Published: July 2022

Abstract: To build a general-purpose procedural programming language in Kannada and the corresponding header file that understands the language and pre-processes the code typed in Kannada into C++ programming language which can then be compiled by a C++ compiler and produce corresponding output in Kannada. The entire compilation of the language will be built in a single and Integrated Development Environment (IDE) i.e. Microsoft Visual Studio which can be downloaded by anyone and start learning to code in Kannada by including the header file. Any programming logic can be typed entirely in Kannada, the syntax is created such that it is similar to C-syntax. Any person knowing Kannada and with little effort on understanding the language’s syntax can start coding in Kannada without any prior knowledge in English or programming. This paper aims mainly at providing its users a programming experience in a regional language “Kannada”. The users can edit, complier and thus observe the results also in Kannada. The user has to abide by a set of syntactic rules and thus program accordingly for better results.
Advanced Traffic Light Controller System Using FPGA Implementation
Authors: T Poorna Shree
Published: July 2022

Abstract: The people’s population, and the vehicles which travels on the roads are increasing in our day today life, the traffic congestion is the major problem in major cities. The major reasons behind the traffic issue is that the inefficiency of the techniques and algorithms which are used in the existing traffic light system which are unable to adapt to the continuous traffic situation and eventually lead to traffic congestion. Therefore, to prevent these situations we introduces an advance system which are able to improve the current traffic control. In this project, an FPGA based Smart Traffic Light Control System (STLCS) is proposed with number of vehicles which are further used to calculate the proper time for control of signal lights by using the timing algorithms. Once the timer limit is reached, then the other light turns ON and the request signal is fed to the FPGA, to calculate the signal for the next turn, these processes are done repeatedly. Moreover, a precautionary measure has a maximum and minimum green light timer which are fixed within the timing algorithm to prevent the vehicle detection error, and the waiting of vehicles in queue in other lanes. In this project, ISim software are used to simulate the traffic light controller system that are written in Verilog Hardware Description Language (HDL).
Design and Analysis of (G+4) Residential Building Using ETABS
Authors: C K Azhar
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Structural analysis is a branch that involves determining the behaviour of a structure to predict the response of different structural components due to loading effects. Every structure will be subjected to a load or set of loads, the various loads usually considered are dead load, live load, seismic load and wind load. In our project, we use ETABS software to analyse various loads such as dead load, live load, seismic load. The main objective of the project is to acquire sufficient knowledge of architectural planning, analysis and design. Practical knowledge is an important and essential skill that every engineer needs. For the analysis and design of multi-story buildings, concepts of structural engineering are required, as well a basic concept of theoretical and practical knowledge of planning and design. In this project, we mainly deal with (G+4) residential building using ETABS, and attempt to analyse and design multi-storey building using ETABS. The analysis is performed by static methods and the design is carried out according to IS 456:2000 guidelines. Drawings of plans, elevation, section, site plan, service plan, etc.. are done using AutoCAD software.
Inbuilt Hydraulic Jack System for Light Motor Vehicles and Heavy Motor Vehicles
Authors: Pradhan Utsab Kumar
Published: July 2022

Abstract: When a vehicle's tyre fails, it is extremely difficult for humans to lift the vehicle from the ground. This requires a significant amount of human effort and is a time-consuming process. This built- in hydraulic jack system, rather than a traditional mechanical jack, aids in the automatic lifting of the car from the ground level, saving time and labour . It is attached to the car's chassis. This built-in hydraulic approach can be quickly activated using the vehicle's board panel's automatic function buttons. This technique's setup is as follows: the hydraulic jack will be installed close by the suspension system of the car. All older folks, physically challenged individuals, and notably females who realized it difficult to set off the jack manually in any tyre crash situation would benefit greatly from this jack.
Comparative Study of Seismic Analysis of Multi- Story Buildings with Floating Columns on Differential Positions and Floors in ZONE IV and ZONE V
Authors: R Shashank , Bose Dr. R. Subhash Chandra , K M Shivashankar
Published: July 2022

Abstract: In urban area nowadays commercial as well as residential buildings on its lower floors require large spaces for banquet hall, malls, parking area and for other amenities. For fulfilling these requirements floating columns are generally provided to gain ample space in building structure. As per IS Code 1893:2016 clause no-7.1. The criteria of providing floating column is prohibited, but there is no limitation and restriction for research work. This study highlights the seismic response of a building and to analyze the structure in which there will be less damages to the structure with the presence of the floating column. This study features the significance of unequivocally perceiving the presence of the drifting section in the examination of building. It deals with the software model which validate with literature studies with RC G+12 building model in seismic zone IV and V with different case studies and floating column is provided in columns exterior, interior and core columns consequently. Time history analysis method for seismic analysis of models, various seismic parameters such as time histor of floor displacement, inter storey drift, base shear, overturning moment are compared to find out the most optimized solution. An Evaluation package of ETABS 2016 has been utilized for analyzing the above Building Structure. To keep away from unfriendly impact of seismic power, substitute measures, including firmness equilibrium of the main story and the story above, are proposed to lessen the abnormality presented by the drifting sections by concentrating on various utilization of appropriate technique.
Approaches to Easy-To-Read Discourses: a case study
Authors: Rozina Gunta , Karapetjana Indra , Spirida Margarita
Published: July 2022

In 2017, the organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development estimated that around 25 per cent of the population experiences difficulties in reading comprehension. The World Health Organisation (2021) has indicated that around 15 per cent of the world population faces functional impairment-related problems, which limit sufficient access to information unless the resources are adapted for meeting the needs of this layer of society. Considering the increasing numbers of the population who suffer from impairments at the language perception level, the present study has attempted to examine selected approaches that might serve for developing easy-to-read (EtR) discourses. Limited research has been conducted in the above-mentioned field, and the contributions that exist so far have focused on the linguistic and design features considered when producing EtR discourses; however, other central components that govern the adaptation of authentic texts for EtR needs seem to be neglected. Therefore, the present study aims to examine selected discourse-pragmatic approaches that can be applied for adapting texts to an EtR language. The present research is a qualitative case study targeted at EtR text developers and seeks to answer the research question: which discourse-pragmatic approaches should be considered to produce easy-to-read discourses? In conclusion, the paper offers the implications of the findings and reflects on the value of using discourse-pragmatic approaches to EtR discourse and cognitive load reduction.
Who Cares about Translation Theory? (Latvian experience)
Authors: Sīlis Jānis
Published: July 2022

The article is a study of relations between translation theory or, to be more precise – theoretical and applied translation studies and translation practice (i.e., regular work of translation professionals) with a glimpse into the views of some prominent translation theorists and afterwards provides a general picture of opinions of novice translators, experienced professional translators and translation studies experts in Latvia. The feeling is that in ‘real life’ there is a wide gap between the assessment of translation theory and practice in the eyes of several groups of persons relevant to the phenomenon of translation. A deeper survey and analysis of its results shows that the range of opinions is very wide among both translation theorists and practitioners. The pivotal question of this study is to find out who are of those who care (or do not care) about translation theory and who are those who care for translation theory. Is translatology as a research discipline a necessary complement to translation practice, or is it a testing site for ever more sophisticated translatological schools?
Достижения в композитах, армированных натуральными волокнами: Tематический обзор
Authors:   Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Праджапати Х. , Тевати А. , Диксит А. ,   G. B. Pant Government Engineering College
Published: July 2022

В последние годы наблюдают быстрый рост количества исследований и использования композитов, армированных натуральными волокнами (КАНВ), обусловленный такими их преимуществами, как способность к биоразложению, экологичность, относительно низкая стоимость и хорошие механические свойства. Однако КАНВ обладают и некоторыми нежелательными характеристиками: трудность обработки, высокое влагопоглощение волокнами, низкая ударная прочность и долговечность, плохая огнестойкость и плохая совместимость волокон с матрицей. Приложено много усилий для минимизации этих проблем и расширения применимости этой группы материалов. Для лучшего понимания КАНВ необходим актуальный обзор способов их изготовления, применений и механических характеристик. Цель обзора — способствовать решению упомянутых проблем, возникающих при работе с такими материалами.
Применение метода динамического индентирования для оценки твердости и модуля упругости материала изделий, полученных экструзионным методом аддитивного производства из угленаполненных композитных материалов
Authors:   Государственное научное учреждение “Институт прикладной физики Национальной академии наук Беларуси”,, Протасеня Т. А. , Крень А. П. , Дьякова Г. Н. ,   Белорусский государственный технологический университет
Published: July 2022

Показана возможность применения метода динамического ин- дентирования (МДИ) для оценки упругих и прочностных харак- теристик изделий из угленаполненного SAN-пластика (стирола акрилонитрила), полученных путем аддитивного синтеза по экструзионной технологии 3D-печати — FDM-технологии (Fused deposition modeling) с разным направлением печати. Оценена степень влияния шероховатости контролируемой поверхности изделий в диапазоне от 2,0 до 3,6 Ra на результаты измерения динамической твердости и динамического модуля упругости. Показано, что исходная шероховатость контролируемой поверхности (около 3,6 Ra ) приводит к увеличению погрешности измерения физико-механических характеристик МДИ вплоть до 16% и существенно повышает коэффициент вариации. Определены оптимальные параметры нагружения материалов (сферический индентор диаметром 5 мм, предударная энергия 42 мДж), позволяющие дать достоверные численные данные о физико-механических характеристиках контролируемых изделий в диапазоне изменения предела прочности 16—33 МПа и модуля упругости 1,4—3,0 ГПа. Полученные результаты являются основой для создания портативной измерительной техники, реализующей разработанные методики контроля и позволяющей оперативно контролировать продукцию, изготовленную методом 3D-печати по FDM-технологии, без необходимости проведения стандартных разрушающих испытаний на образцах-свидетелях.
A Novel Analytical Method for the Estimation of Solriamfetol in Plasma Samples by Lc-Ms/Ms
Authors: Perina.Ratnakumari  , N.Kannappan  , P.Premkumar
Published: July 2022

Solriamfetol is a selective dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor with wake‐promoting effects. The aim of the present  study is to develop a rapid, sensitive and reliable method for the estimation of Solriamfetol in plasma samples using LC-MS.    In the  present  investigation,  a  rapid,  specific,  selective  and  novel  method  has  been  optimized  for  evaluation  of solriamfetol in in plasma using modafinil as an internal standard and identification of degradants by LC-MS/MS. The solriamfetol and internal standard were extracted  from plasma in a single step using acetonitrile. The principle analytes were eluted with the conditions  of  mobile  phase having the  5mM ammonium  format  in methanol:  50% Methanol  in acetonitrile  (90:10%, v/v). The Chromatographic column used is Xterra  MS C18, 3.5µ.m, 1mmX150mm analytical column with the 0.5 ml/min flow rate. The detector is CEM array detector.  The retention times of solriamfetol and modafinil were 1.50min-1.51min with a total run time of 3 min. The curve indicates correlation coefficient (r2) for modafinil was superior by having the value 1.000 with linear range of 5ng/ml  to  500ng/ml.  The  correlation  coefficient  (r2) for  solriamfetol  was found to  be  0.999. The  LOQ  and  LOD  for  the solriamfetol was 33.70pg/ml  and 11.12pg/ml respectively  The developed  method  was validated by evaluating system suitability, selectivity,  sensitivity,  linearity,  precision,  accuracy, ruggedness and stability  in  conformity  with  the  guidelines  of  the  United States Food and Drug Administration  (US-FDA). The results of validation parameters  were found to be within the acceptance limits. Hence,  the  developed and validated method  can be utilized for  the  routine determination of solriamfetol in  plasma samples.
Switzerland’s referendum on «Lex Netflix» and its implications of the regulatory framework for OTT(Over-the-top) service providers
Authors:   Wonkwang University Legal Research Institute has, Lee Hae Sung
Published: July 2022

Switzerland guarantees a system that allows its people to express and validate their opinion on relevant laws through the submission of a referendum when deemed necessary. In 2021, both chambers (the National Council and the Council of States) imposed an obligation for streaming platforms to invest in local Swiss cinema. With this new law, not only video streaming service providers based in Switzerland but also those abroad would have to re-invest 4% of their gross revenues generated in Switzerland in Swiss independent film creation. In addition, the law introduced a quota system requiring at least 30% of the offered catalogue to be made up of European cinema productions.
In May 2022, a referendum against this draft bill was initiated by the referendum committee due to consumer opposition As a result, more than half of the amendment voted in favour of the amendment, and the revised film law will come into force in 2024. In the recommendation, the referendum committee expresses its opinion against the law and stipulates whether it originally was the logic of regulatory approval by the regulators and against regulations imposed by consumers. As a result, consumers’ benefits and welfare, which remained up to now unclear, can be verified through actual cases, and the regulatory differences for the same service provider in Switzerland and in Korea can be highlighted. We examine the implications of such platform regulations by looking at Switzerland, which regulates the obligation to reinvest in the local film industry to protect cultural diversity and content comptetitiveness, and Korea, which requires the obligation to stabilize services for network quality.
Screening for resistance and susceptibility in some beetroot cultivars to root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne javanica
Authors:   Plant Pathology and Nematology, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202 002, India, Khan A. , Khan F. ,   Plant Pathology and Nematology, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202 002, India, Shariq M. ,   Plant Pathology and Nematology, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202 002, India, Asif M. ,   Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, CCRAS, Ranikhet-263 645, India, Ansari T. ,   Plant Pathology and Nematology, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202 002, India, Fatima S. ,   Plant Pathology and Nematology, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202 002, India, Ikram M. ,   Plant Pathology and Nematology, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202 002, India, Siddiqui M.A. ,   Plant Pathology and Nematology, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202 002, India
Published: July 2022

Aim: The present study was conducted to identify the resistance and susceptibility of beetroot cultivars against root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne javanica. Methodology: In this study, seven beetroot cultivars were screened against the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne javanica, at the inoculum level of 1500 second-stage juveniles (J2s) per pot. Five replications of each cultivar of beetroot were used for screening and kept in a completely randomized design (CRD) at 25 ± 2 °C under greenhouse conditions. The data were subjected to ANOVA using SPSS-17 statistical software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). According to Duncan’s Multiple Range Test, the mean values were statistically compared and separated at P ≤ 0.05. Results: The results revealed that all seven cultivars of beetroot showed varying degrees of resistance and susceptibility to M. javanica. Among all the cultivars, three were moderately resistant, i.e., CG, DDR and Red Ace with the minimum number of galls (4.0, 8.0 and 7.0), and two were moderately susceptible, i.e., Atlas and Red Queen (28 and 22). Red Ruby (84) was found susceptible and Red Express was highly susceptible with the maximum galls (126). None of the cultivars were found to be highly resistant or immune. Interpretation: A positive and significant correlation was found between the number of galls and per cent reduction in plant growth parameters. From the results, it can be recommended that the use of resistant cultivars is an environment-friendly approach that can be used to manage the nematode density below the economic threshold level.
Genetic diversity, trait association and cause effect analysis in selected genotypes of finger millet [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.]
Authors:   Department of Genetic and Plant Breeding, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263 145, India, Sharma N. , Bandyopadhyay B.B. ,   Department of Genetic and Plant Breeding, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263 145, India, Chand S. ,   ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi-284 003, India, Pandey P.K. ,   Department of Genetic and Plant Breeding, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263 145, India, Baskheti D.C. ,   Department of Genetic and Plant Breeding, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263 145, India, Alam B.K. ,   ICAR-National Research Centre for Orchids, Pakyong-737 106, India
Published: July 2022

Aim: The present investigation was planned to evaluate the finger millet genotypes for genetic variability, genotypic relatedness, an association between traits, and their direct effect on increasing grain and fodder yield. Methodology: The present investigation was planned to evaluate the finger millet genotypes for genetic variability, genotypic relatedness, an association between traits, and their direct effect on increasing grain and fodder yield. Results: Analysis revealed a high genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) to the number of productive tillers per plant (57.98%), grain yield per plot (49.38%), number of heads per plot (49.27%) and number of fingers per head (45.54%). High heritability coupled with high genetic advance as percent of mean was observed for the number of heads per plot. Grain yield exhibited a significantly high positive correlation with fodder yield per plant (rg: 0.98), number of heads per plot (rg: 0.89) and harvest index (rg: 0.78). Fodder yield per plant, harvest index, single head weight, number of heads per plot and days to final harvest had a high direct positive effect on grain yield. The PCA separated total genetic variation into six components and covered almost 85.0% of genetic variation. Genotypes were grouped into four main groups and several subgroups based on Euclidean distances. Interpretation: The higher magnitude of GCV, heritability coupled with high genetic advance for a trait of interest; strong correlation between dependent and independent traits would be desirable for productivity enhancement in finger millet. The additive gene effect would also be rewarding by direct phenotypic selection.
Endogenous effect of Syzygium cumini genotypes on incidence of fruit borers, Meridarchis scyrodes and Dudua aprobola
Authors:   Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture (CAU), Imphal–795 004, India, Haldhar S.M. , Singh A.K. ,   Central Horticultural Experiment Station (ICAR-CIAH), Vejalpur–389 340, India, Singh D. ,   ICAR-Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner–334 006, India, Berwal M.K. ,   ICAR-Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner–334 006, India, Gora J.S. ,   ICAR-Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner–334 006, India, Kumar R. ,   ICAR-Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner–334 006, India, Sarolia D.K. ,   ICAR-Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner–334 006, India
Published: July 2022

Aim: Identification of Jamun (Syzygium cumini L. sleeks) resistant genotypes against important fruit borers, Meridarchis scyrodes and Dudua aprobola for their sustainable management. Methodology: Twenty-six genotypes of Syzygium cumini from the gene bank were tested for resistance against fruit borers. Randomly fruits were collected from three plants of each genotype and mean incidence of fruit borers Meridarchis scyrodes and Dudua aprobola was recorded along with biophysical structures. The collected fruits were also analyzed for antixenotics and allelochemical biomolecules. Results: On the basis of resistance scale, 5 genotypes were resistant, 11 were moderately resistant; 7 were susceptible and 2 were highly susceptible to fruit borers (M. scyrodes and D. aprobola) infestation. The infestation in different genotypes was negatively correlated with phenols, flavonoides, tannins and alkaloids, while it was positively correlated with fruit length, fruit width, pulp thickness and pulp: stone ratio. The phenolic and tannin content explained 93.30% of genotypic variability against M. scyrodes infestation while the genotypic variability explained 81% due to phenolic content followed by tannin content 10.4 % against D. aprobola infestation. Interpretation: The jamun genotypes (GJ-27 & GJ-17) comes out as resistant against fruit bores with minimal infestation that can be used as breeding material for development of high yielding and borer resistant jamun varieties with higher antioxidant activity. We can use the jamun genotypes that resistant to fruit borers with minimal investment to get high yield under good agricultural practices. Therefore, resistance to fruit borers jamun genotypes can be used as part of sustainable management or integrated pest management.
Assessing the risk of landfill leachate on the groundwater quality of Chandigarh
Authors:   Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160 014, India, Kaur K. , Mor S. ,   Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160 014, India, Vig N. ,   Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160 014, India, Ravindra K. ,   Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER),  Chandigarh-160 012, India
Published: July 2022

Aim: Unscientific dumping of municipal solid waste (MSW) is still prevalent in the developing world, leading to adverse environmental and human health consequences. This study was conducted to assess the groundwater contamination due to leachate from the MSW dumping site in Chandigarh. Methodology: Leachate and groundwater samples from different sources were collected for two sampling periods from the vicinity of dumping site within a radius of 3 km. Collected samples were analyzed for physico-chemical parameters, heavy metals and microbiological examination. Results: The result showed high load of organic and inorganic contaminants in leachate as it had a higher COD value (10008 mgl-1 and 18280 mg l-1) whereas ammoniacal nitrogen (NH4+-N) levels were 2389 mg l-1 and 5796 mg l-1 for two sampling periods. The concentration of Cu and Zn were highest amongst all the analyzed heavy metals in leachate samples. Almost all parameters in groundwater samples exceeded the BIS and WHO standard limits, which showed high contamination of groundwater surrounding the dumping site. Interpretation: Higher concentrations of COD and NH4+-N in most groundwater samples indicates percolation of landfill leachate into the groundwater aquifer, leading to its contamination. Groundwater samples collected near the dumping sites of lower depth have higher levels of pollutants than the samples collected from higher depth.0
Optimal time of year and fishing methods for controlling exotic fishes in Longluan Lake, Taiwan
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, National Kaohsiung Normal University, No.62, Shenjhong Rd., Yanchao District, Kaohsiung-82446, Taiwan, Liang S.H. , Tsai C.D. ,   Department of Environmental Resources Management, Chia-Nan University of Pharmacy & Science, Tainan-71710, Taiwan, Chiu Y.W. ,   Department of Biological Resources, National Chiayi University, 300 University Road, Chiayi, Taiwan, Tso C.W. ,   Department of Tourism and Leisure Management, China University of Technology, Taipei-116 077, Taiwan, Huang Y.L. ,   Department of Visual Communication Design, National Yunlin University of Science & Technology, Yunlin-64002, Taiwan, Huang D.J. ,   Department of Environmental Resources Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy & Science, Tainan-71710, Taiwan
Published: July 2022

Aim: This study aimed to identify the optimal time and fishing methods for removing exotic fishes, including striped snakehead (Channa striata), marble goby (Oxyeleotris marmorata), tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), three-spot gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus), and predatory carp (Chanodichthys erythropterus), from Longluan Lake, which is located in Kenting National Park in Taiwan. Methodology: The selected fishing methods included lure fishing, longline fishing, and fyke netting. A total of 2,284 individuals were collected over 12 removal events in Longluan Lake from 2017 to 2019. Among the collected fish, 1,640 fish represented exotic species, and 644 fish represented native species. Results: Among the collected fish, 1,640 fish represented exotic species, and 644 fish represented native species. Based on the results of this study, we suggest that the optimal time for managing exotic fishes is from April to June, when is the period representing lower water levels in Longluan Lake. For removing specific exotic fish in Longluan Lake, employing lure fishing in natural habitat is effective for C. striata and Oreochromis spp., utilizing fyke netting in natural habitat is workable for T. trichopterus and C. erythropterus, and operating fyke netting in artificial habitat is useful for O. marmorata. Interpretation: The habitat preferences and sampling efficiency of gears vary among exotic fishes, however, a combination of applying lure fishing and fyke netting in both habitat types will achieve the greatest advantage for controlling exotic fishes in the Longluan Lake.
“ESSE USO ESTÁ ADEQUADO?”: A PERCEPÇÃO DOS CARIOCAS SOBRE AS FORMAS TU e VOCÊ
Authors: Brasil Albuquerque de Carvalho Bruna , Dos Santos Lopes Célia Regina
Published: July 2022

Neste artigo, apresentamos os resultados de uma pesquisa sobre a percepção das formas tu e você na variedade carioca do PB. Para tanto, utilizamos uma metodologia experimental, por meio da aplicação de um teste de julgamento de adequação sociolinguística (CARVALHO, 2019). Nossa hipótese inicial era a de que existem diferenças quanto à percepção do uso de tu e você, relacionadas ao valor social das variantes e da ausência da concordância canônica de 2SG com tu (tu faz) na fala carioca. Adotamos, como pressupostos teóricos, a Sociolinguística Laboviana e a Pragmática Sociocultural. Os resultados evidenciaram julgamentos positivos para a forma você, independentemente do tipo de relação ou tipo de frase empregados, reforçando o caráter neutro de tal variante. O mesmo não se verificou para o tu, que recebeu julgamentos mais positivos nas relações simétricas do que nas relações assimétricas. Contrariando nossas expectativas, os resultados indicaram que a percepção sobre a forma tu parece não estar relacionada à ausência de concordância canônica.
A LÍNGUA É NÓIS: UM ESTUDO DE CRENÇAS E ATITUDES LINGUÍSTICAS EM CONTEXTO DE ENSINO
Authors: Pecuch Gabriele , Silva Flávio Brandão
Published: July 2022

Esta pesquisa procurou investigar as crenças e as atitudes em relação a aulas de Filosofia ministradas por um estudante de História que utiliza variedades linguísticas próprias do falar urbano da periferia de grandes cidades, como São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro, fazendo uso de gírias e de construções sintáticas que consistem em marcas de identificação de uma comunidade de prática (ECKERT, 2005; ECKERT; MCCONNELL-GINET, 2010), como as concordâncias verbal e nominal variáveis. Para tanto, este trabalho utilizou um corpus de 270 comentários enviados em 10 vídeos disponibilizados por Marcelo Henrique Marques, o Audino Vilão, na plataforma YouTube. A partir de conceitos acerca das normas linguísticas (FARACO, 2012; CALLOU, 2014; CYRANKA, 2014), de estudos de crenças e atitudes linguísticas (BOTASSINI, 2013; LAMBERT; LAMBERT, 1972) e da divisão das avaliações entre três grupos distintos, constatamos que as crenças e atitudes com relação à prática docente e à norma utilizada pelo estudante foram, em sua maioria, positivas.
Números Congruentes e Curvas Elípticas: Conexões
Authors: Apaza Rodriguez Jaime Edmundo
Published: July 2022

Números (em 1928), o qual afirma que E(Q) é um grupo abeliano finitamentegerado. O teorema de estrutura para grupos finitamente gerados garante que é possível decompor o grupo E(Q) na forma E(Q)=E(Q)_{tor}⊕Z^r,  onde E(Q)_{tor} é o subgrupo de pontos de torção (elementos de ordem finito) eré um número inteiro chamado o posto de E(Q) (posto algébrico da curva elíptica, é um invariante da curva). Por outro lado, um número racional é dito congruente se ele representa a área de um triângulo retângulo cujos lados são números racionais. O problema dos Números Congruentes consiste precisamente em determinar se um dado número racional é congruente ou não. Neste trabalho apresentamos este problema e discutimos um resultado que estabelece a relaçãoentre Números Congruentes e Curvas Elípticas.
Sobre o operador de fecho, um conceito que permeia muitos e distintos tópicos matemáticos
Authors: De Araujo Feitosa Hércules , Golzio Ana Claudia , Soares Marcelo Reicher
Published: July 2022

We present the closure operators and detach several distinct topics of mathematics in which we can observe the action of these closure operators. So, we can see these operators as a trans-topic concept. Considering that these mathematics theories can be applied to so many fields, then we enhance the closure operators as a transdisciplinary notion.
Double Bass in Indian Classical Music
Authors: SD
Published: July 2022

In this presentation we will discuss the incorporation double bass in
Indian classical music. Although it’s a foreign instrument to India by
origin, but it has immense possibilities for this music. We will discuss
it’s origins in India, basics of Indian classical music, similar Indian
instruments, Indian classical violin, bassists exploring Indian classical
music, cross genre & indian fusion music involving the double bass &
it’s application as an accompanying instrument in this tradition &
arguments for it’s incorporation.
Generalized Keratosis Pilaris induced by Testosterone Injections in Patient with CHARGE syndrome
Authors: Alkhayal Fares , Fadliah Rima Bin , Alasgah Sara , almutiri Raed , alqubaisy Yasser
Published: July 2022

keratosis pilaris (KP) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized
by keratotic follicular papules with varying degrees of perifollicular
erythema. Keratosis pilaris affects up to half of normal children and up
to three-quarters of children with ichthyosis vulgaris. Most commonly it
affects children with atopic eczema.
Review of biomechanical deviations among nonpregnant, pregnant, and postpartum cohorts
Authors: WEI Linjuan , WANG Yan , PENG yinghu , Tan Qitao , ZHANG Ming
Published: July 2022

Objective: This review analyzed available studies on biomechanical
changes during the pre-, in-, and post-pregnancy periods. Data sources:
in the electronic databases of PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane from
inception until June 2, 2021 Study eligibility criteria: 1) the research
object of the literature is healthy pregnant women; 2) the research
direction is in the range of biomechanics, which can be related to the
trunk, lumbar spine, hip joint, knee joint, ankle joint, wrist joint,
foot, muscle strength, muscle endurance, joint strength, plantar
pressure, and motion analysis; 3) with full text; 4) written in English
or Chinese；and 5) cohort studies comparing pregnant women with the same
group of women in the pre-pregnancy period or with nonpregnant women.
Study appraisal and synthesis methods: Using National Institutes of
Health quality assessment tool for observational cohort and
cross-sectional studies to assessment the quality of the reviewed
articles.Synthesized the general information(authors,publication
years,country where the studies were conducted etc.),age of the studied
subjects,investigated periods,sample size,objectives,study
ammetersers,measurement tools,and outcomes of reviewed studies. Results:
Duplicate results were removed,the search returned 2918 reports.Fourteen
studies met the selection criteria. Conclusion: These studies revealed
biomechanical deviations in body stability, motion patterns, and gait
modes during these three periods. Regarding research content, there are
insufficient studies on certain critical biomechanical aspects, such as
the kinetic parameters of the inner body, which are the most direct
factors related to musculoskeletal problems. According to quality
assessment tool , a more comprehensive and explicit understanding of
pregnancy biomechanics can be expected.
Presence of the microbiome decreases fitness and modifies phenotype in the aquatic plant Lemna minor
Authors: Jewell Mark , Moorsel Sofia van , Bell Graham
Published: July 2022

Much recent work has focused on characterising the mutualistic elements
of the plant microbiome, often aiming to identify bacterial strains that
can increase plant fitness. Although most work has focused on
terrestrial plants, Lemna minor, a floating aquatic angiosperm, is
increasingly used as a model in host-microbe interactions. Here we
assess the fitness and phenotypic consequences of the full microbiome
for L. minor by assaying plants from eight natural sites, with and
without their microbiomes, over a range of environmental conditions. We
find that the microbiome supresses plant fitness, for all genotypes and
across all environmental conditions. This decrease in fitness was
accompanied by phenotypic changes, with plants forming smaller colonies
and producing smaller fronds and shorter roots with the microbiome
present. Although the L. minor microbiome clearly includes important
symbionts, our findings suggest that we cannot discount the important
pathogenic, parasitic, and competitive interactions, whose influence can
override that of mutualists.
Thermal analysis of a coreless axial flux permanent magnet machine
Authors: Pranjic Franjo , Pezdevsek Marko , Virtic Peter
Published: July 2022

The article deals with numerical analysis of a double sided coreless axial flux permanent magnet machine with two rotor disks and a coreless stator. Coreless stator represents copper windings which are held together by epoxy raisin, therefore a special focus has to be given to the stator temperature. In this article a numerical analysis is presented, which is based on the copper losses, namely the I2R product, where the resistance of the copper windings was both calculated as well as measured in the prototype machine.
Investigation of gasification reactions and H2/CO ratio analysis for rice husk air gasification simulation
Authors: Venugopal Dillibabu , Thangavelu Lakshmanan , Natarajan Anbazhaghan
Published: July 2022

The syngas generated during gasification process is used for industrial process heat, power generation and chemical feedstock production. Gas composition, H2/CO and CO/CO2 ratios are the deciding factors for producer gas end-use. In the present work, rice husk air gasification simulation is carried out by non-stoichiometric equilibrium model using Gibbs free energy minimization by FactSage 6.3 software. Influence of gasification reactions and effect of temperature, equiv?alence ratio on gas composition was studied. The analysis was carried out to study the effect of operating conditions on producer gas heating value and gasification efficiency at various H2/CO ratios. Increase in temperature improves H2 and CO formation in water gas reaction and reduction of H2 formation was observed in water gas shift reaction due to endothermic behavior change. For all the values of the equivalence ratio, ?, an increase in temperature reduces the H2/CO and enhances the CO/CO2 ratio due to higher CO formation. For a particular, ?, value, maximum gas heating value and gasification efficiency were obtained at low H2/CO ratio.
Flame characteristics influenced by the angle of burners for non-premixed C3H8/air
Authors: Jiang Fuhua , Cao Guipin , Zhang Andyan
Published: July 2022

The study of micro flame characteristics is an essential basis for developing micro combustors. Therefore, the non-premixed C3H8-air micro flame characteristics were experimentally studied. Flame length, flame shape, and blow-out limit were studied by varying the equivalence ratio, ?, the inlet velocity of C3H8-air, v, and angles of the burner. The results showed ignited non-premixed C3H8-air had three combustion states: no flame, a stable flame, and a blow-out flame. Whether ignited non-premixed C3H8-air could form a stable flame mainly depended on ? and v. In addition, total flame lengths increased with the increase of ? and v firstly. However, when ? increased to a certain value, total flame lengths were independent of ? and only affected by v. Moreover, flame length and shape were affected by the angle of the burner. Instead, the blow-out limit was found to be associated solely with ?, but not the burner angle. The findings of this study provided fundamental data for the development of high-efficiency micro combustors.
Comprehensive evaluation on the thermal-hydraulic performance of supercritical CO2/R41 in a micro-fin tube
Authors: Dai Ruoyu , Xu Xixia , Wang Yi , Wu Yue , Zheng Jieqing
Published: July 2022

A 3-D flow and heat transfer theoretical model was established for a 5 mm micro-fin tube to explore the heat transfer and flow characteristics of supercritical CO2/R41 therein under different pressures, mass fluxes, and components. The research attempts to provide reference for selecting components of working media and setting the pressure and mass flux in different application scenarios. Results show that the closer the temperature of the working medium to the critical temperature, the larger the local convective heat transfer coefficient (CHTC). The CHTC at the critical temperature is 8 to 16 times higher compared with that at the non-critical temperature. The maximum CHTC is greater and the temperature corresponding to the maximum CHTC is lower when the mixed working medium is at a pressure closer to the critical pressure. The maximum CHTC under 7.0 MPa is twice that at 8.0 MPa. As the mass flux increases from 400 to 800 kg/m2s, the CHTC at the non-critical temperature increases by 1.7 times, while the comprehensive evaluation results of heat transfer and pressure drop decrease significantly. When the CO2 fraction increases from 20.5% to 75%, the maximum CHTC is increased by 2.6 times.
Influence of wall friction on flow parameters in natural gas transmission pipeline
Authors: Alghlam Abdoalmonaim , Alghlam Swad , Stevanovic Vladimir
Published: July 2022

A mathematical model and computational algorithm are derived for the prediction of natural gas pipeline flow. Non-isothermal and compressible steady-state flow is considered. Heat transfer between gas flow and surroundings is taken into account together with the heat generation due to the gas friction on the inner pipeline wall. The computational algorithm is based on the marching procedure with defined initial conditions. The predicted thermal effect of the wall friction is validated by the simulation of a case that is available in the open literature. The influence of heat generation by gas wall friction in the long transmission pipeline on gas pressure and temperature is evaluated. Differences between results obtained with and without the heat generation due to gas wall friction are analysed. The heat generation due to gas friction on the pipeline inner wall has an influence on the gas temperature change along the pipeline, while its influence on the pressure drop is negligible. These detailed results are novel since most of the previously published results on non-isothermal gas flow did not take into account the thermal effect of the gas wall friction or the influence of this effect was not evaluated. The presented results are a support to the gas pipeline design methods and operational analyses.
Weight cycling impairs pancreatic insulin secretion but does not perturb whole-body insulin action in diet-induced obese mice
Authors: Winn Nathan C. , Cottam Matthew A. , Bhanot Monica , Caslin Heather L. , Garcia Jamie N. , Drigo Rafael Arrojo e , Hasty Alyssa H.
Published: July 2022

In the setting of obesity and insulin resistance, glycemia is controlled in part by beta cell compensation and subsequent hyperinsulinemia. Weight loss improves glycemia and decreases hyperinsulinemia, whereas weight cycling worsens glycemic control. The mechanisms responsible for weight cycling-induced deterioration in glucose homeostasis are poorly understood. Thus, we aimed to pinpoint the main regulatory junctions at which weight cycling alters glucose homeostasis in mice. Using in vivo and ex vivo procedures we show that despite having worsened glucose tolerance, weight-cycled mice do not manifest impaired whole-body insulin action. Instead, weight cycling reduces insulin secretory capacity in vivo during clamped hyperglycemia and ex vivo in perifused islets. Islets from weight-cycled mice have reduced expression of factors essential for b-cell function (Mafa, Pdx1, Nkx6.1, Ucn3) and lower islet insulin content, compared to those from obese mice, suggesting inadequate transcriptional and posttranscriptional response to repeated nutrient overload. Collectively, these data support a model in which pancreatic plasticity is challenged in the face of large fluctuations in body weight resulting in a mismatch between glycemia and insulin secretion in mice 