bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Physical and Psychological Rehabilitation on Quality of Life among Ischemic Heart Disease Patients: A Current Perspective
Authors: Babur M. Naveed , Ayub Tayyaba
Published: November 2024

Cardiovascular diseases cause approximately one-third of deaths worldwide [1]. Among cardiovascular illnesses, ischemic heart disease (IHD) ranks as the most prevalent [2]. Indeed, IHD is acknowledged as an important threat to sustainable development in the 21st century [3] In 2020, around 19.1 million deaths were ascribed to IHD universally. Accessible epidemiologic proof showed that the presence of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and excessive cigarette smoking, either separately or in blend, are unequivocal gamble factors in the general population. Factors, for example, obesity, heavy coffee drinking, diabetes mellitus, and a positive family background of ischemic coronary illness are likewise significant, even though the extra explanation of their general significance is as yet required. In later years, two different regions of the existence design had been emphatically embroiled as risk factors; in particular, conduct qualities and propensities for active work, either occupation-related or relaxation time. Tragically, these two regions were not investigated in the absolute earliest epidemiologic examinations, and further documentation of their impact on the normal history of ischemic coronary illness is as yet required.[4]The evidence accessible at present emphatically proposes that people can be ordered tentatively as indicated by their behavioral trait and propensities for movement. As a general rule, the people with exuberant, ineffectively coordinated drive, expanded Hypochondriasis (MMPI) and expanded Movement Drive (TTS) have a higher frequency of myocardial localized necrosis than those subjects who miss the mark on qualities. Rosenman and Friedman marked such people as having character design Type A. The pace of myocardial localized necrosis seems, by all accounts, to be roughly one around 50% of that of the stationary population in men who are either routinely truly dynamic over the course of life or who partake in an occupation that requests customary actual work; i.e., transport guides, postal carriers, and so on [5].
Assessment of Biology and Fertility Life Table of Coccinella septempunctata Linnaeus Predating on Mustard Aphid, Lipaphis erysimi Kaltenbach
Authors: Saini Ankit , Kumar Dalip , Kumar Lomash , Kumari Pavitra , Goyal Vinod , Saini Vivek Kumar , Arvind
Published: November 2024

Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt.), commonly known as the mustard aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae), is the most notorious, globally distributed, and obligatory ectoparasite of many field crop including rapeseed and mustard. An investigation was carried out to assess the biology and fertility life table of Coccinella septempunctata in Bio-control lab, Department of Entomology at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar following the standard protocol at the laboratory condition of temperature (T) 25±2°C, relative humidity (RH) 65±5% RH, and 16:8 light:dark (L:D). Biological studies revealed that Coccinella septempunctata (L.), predatoryfemale laying eggs either singly or in masses (546.90 eggs/female) were vibrant yellowand spindle shape with an incubation period of 3.50 days. Hatchability was 86.00±5.62 per cent. There were four grub instars followed by pre-pupal stage, mean grub duration of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th instar was 1.68±0.47, 3.18±0.60, 3.08±0.65 and 5.02±0.73 days. Total grub duration extended for 12.97±0.61 days. Larval survival was 74.44 per cent, followed by a pre-pupal period of 1.05±0.18 days and pupal duration of 5.93±0.86 days. Total grubs and pupal period were computed to be 18.90 ± 1.16 days with adult emergence 77.22 per cent. Total developmental period, from egg to adult was 23.45±1.20 days.  Adult became darker in colour and have seven spots, three on each wing and one in the middle, near the head and act as predator to control mustard aphid. Females of beetle survived longer than the males with ovipositional period of 23.10 days and preponderance of female has been noticed with female: male ratio of 1.62: 1 in the study.
Decreasing otolith length-to-width ratio with fish length – Atlantic Cod (Gadus Morhua), Southern Baltic Sea
Authors:   Faculty of Oceanography and Geography, University of Gdańsk, Gdynia, Poland, Dziubińska Anna , Sapota Mariusz , Komur Aleksandra
Published: November 2024

The observation concerns otoliths of Atlantic cod from the Słupsk Bank. A total of 100 pairs of otoliths were selected from 100 specimens, the total length of which ranged from 5.2 cm to 62 cm. It was found that the greater the length of the fish, the smaller the ratio of otolith length to width. Whether this is a regular trend that was observed for the first time, or a matter of analyzing otoliths from different populations, remains an unresolved question. No differences were found between males and females in the relationship between fish size and otolith size, or changes in the ratio of otolith length to width.
Dynamics of phytoplankton functional communities in the South China Sea in response to multiple simultaneous stressors and ENSO-related climate anomalies
Authors:   Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Plymouth, Ndah Anthony Banyouko , Dipane Julien ,   2Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung, Biologische Anstalt Helgoland, Helgoland, Germany
Published: November 2024

Phytoplankton is crucial in maintaining the functional integrity of marine ecosystems, shaping the delicate balance between the food web base and higher trophic levels. However, these organisms are also susceptible to environmental changes, with fundamental ecological implications. We investigated the response of four phytoplankton communities (diatoms, coccolithophores, chlorophytes, and cyanobacteria) to hydroclimatic parameters in the South China Sea (SCS) between 1998 and 2012, and ascertained the effects of El Niño and La Niña climatic anomalies on the niche preferences of these communities at interannual timescales. Overall, changes in temperature and NO3 jointly explained 51% of phytoplankton variability. Cyanobacteria was the most generalist taxon, displaying tolerance to both El Niño and La Niña conditions, justifying its relatively high abundance, increasing trend, and spatial expansion. Coccolithophore, the second most abundant community mainly in northern SCS was associated with La Niña-related conditions while diatoms were primarily associated with El Niño but displayed tolerance to both climatic regimes and a strong positive response to iron. Finally, chlorophytes were marginal under both El Niño and La Niña conditions indicating that inherent hydrographic constraints and competition limit their niche breadth and abundance. We concluded that non-linear interactions linked to El Niño drive interannual microbial dynamics in the SCS by modifying hydrographic and geochemical characteristics. Hence, we surmised that under accelerated ocean warming, cyanobacteria, and most likely dinoflagellates will dominate phytoplankton community structure with significant impacts on the food web and regional marine biogeochemistry.
Diagnóstico sorológico indeterminado do HIV
Authors: Castejon Márcia Jorge , Rossi Meire Bocoli , Madureira Karen Cristina Rolim , Nunes Francisco Erisnaldo
Published: November 2024

Várias décadas de desenvolvimento levaram a uma ampla variedade de kits de reagentes diagnósticos para atender às diferentes necessidades de vigilância, diagnóstico e monitoramento da infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV). O teste laboratorial é um componente essencial para o diagnóstico do HIV, sendo ponto de partida para o tratamento dos pacientes. Este relato de experiência se propõe a apresentar aos profissionais que atuam na área da infecção pelo HIV as possíveis causas para um diagnóstico sorológico indeterminado. O diagnóstico de HIV é realizado por meio de fluxogramas de testes que envolvem o uso de ensaios sorológicos para a triagem e confirmatório. É fundamental entender a dinâmica de vários marcadores virais em relação ao estágio da infecção em indivíduos após exposição ao HIV. Os laboratórios devem ter medidas para avaliar o desempenho analítico dos testes sorológicos para HIV e adotar um sistema de qualidade para verificar a eficácia dos serviços prestados.
Feminist perspectives on housing financialisation: The case of the German social rental housing sector
Authors: Latocha Tabea
Published: November 2024

This paper explores the financialisation of housing in Germany’s social rental housing sector, focusing on the lived experiences of tenants. Drawing on a relational feminist lens, the study examines how macro-level policy shifts, financialised management practices, and tenants’ lived experiences intersect to drive housing precarity. Through the case study of Vonovia, Germany’s largest financialised landlord, the paper illustrates how institutional investors maximise profits by upgrading properties, increasing rents, and displacing vulnerable tenants. The research, based on tenant interviews and document analysis, sheds light on the emotional and material impacts of housing financialisation and the growing disconnect between tenants and their homes. The findings reveal that the financialisation of social rental housing undermines social cohesion, disrupts everyday life, and deepens feelings of alienation and fragmentation
Andreas, Lubov, Jacques
Authors: Müller-Ballin Gabi
Published: November 2024

Andreas, in Nürnberg am 21. Oktober 1943 geboren, lebte mit seiner Mutter Eugenie Mi., die aus Polen stammte, im Barackenlager der Nürnberger Schraubenfabrik. Das vier Wochen alte Mädchen Lubov war acht Monate vorher mit seiner Mutter Hala Begun in der Stadt angekommen. Mutter und Kind wurden getrennt, Lubov wurde im Kinderheim der Lyra Bleistiftfabrik untergebracht. Jacques Mutter Lucette Dinjon musste in den Kabel- und Metallwerken Neumeyer arbeiten. Ihr Sohn starb einen Tag nach der Geburt im Februar 1945. Den vergessenen Fremdarbeiterkindern in Nürnberg ihre Identität zu geben, ihre Lebensspuren zu finden, ihre Geschichte und die ihrer Eltern zu erzählen ist das Anliegen dieses Buches.
Briefe lesen
Authors: Krebs Sophia Victoria
Published: November 2024

Wie wurden Briefe geschrieben? Wie sind sie zu lesen? Dieses Wissenskompendium – eine Art Mentalitätsgeschichte der Briefkommunikation – ist unerlässlich für alle, die mit historischen Briefen arbeiten. Der Privatbrief hatte seine Blütezeit im 18. und 19. Jahrhundert, doch seine Spuren sind bis heute erkennbar. Warum sieht ein Brief so aus, wie er aussieht? Die Antwort findet sich in seiner sozial codierten Materialität, zu der hier eine Systematik vorgelegt wird. Dafür wurde der Privatbrief als multimodales Objekt in seine Einzelteile zerlegt und auf historische Praktiken und ihre semiotischen Potenziale hin untersucht. Die epistolographischen Bereiche umschließen das Briefblatt, Schreibinstrumente, Tinten, Schrift- und Layoutvorgaben sowie die Gestalt des Umschlags und der Adresse. Neben der Postpraxis und der Temporalität des Briefschreibens werden Versendungs- und Frankierungspraktiken, die Bedeutung des Briefgeheimnisses sowie soziale Konventionen aufgearbeitet. Untersuchungen zu Billets, Frauenbriefen und Liebesbriefen komplettieren die Studie. Das Buch stellt ein Instrumentarium zum Verständnis von Briefdokumenten der Vormarkenzeit und ihrer Materialsprache bereit. Zugleich soll es adäquate Editionen befördern helfen, indem es eine fundierte Materialanalyse ermöglicht. Für alle, die mit historischen Briefen arbeiten, ist dieses Buch ein unverzichtbares Hilfsmittel.
Umkämpftes Nachleben
Authors: Pursche Robert
Published: November 2024

Der wundersame Aufstieg Walter Benjamins zu einer intellektuellen Ikone des 20. Jahrhundert erzählt, entlang der konfliktreichen Geschichte seiner zerstreuten Nachlassbestände. Oft ist von einem Wunder die Rede, wenn es um Walter Benjamins Nachleben geht. Nach seinem Selbstmord auf der Flucht vor den Nazis im September 1940 zählte Benjamins Name »zu den verschollensten in der geistigen Welt« (Gershom Scholem). Am Ende des Kalten Krieges war Benjamin ein global rezipierter Autor, die Kontroversen um sein Werk und sein tragisches Schicksal wirken bis heute nach. Robert Pursche rekonstruiert die Geschichte dieser denkwürdigen posthumen Karriere entlang der Konflikte um Benjamins zerstreute Archive, angefangen bei den ersten Rettungsbemühungen seiner Freunde Hannah Arendt, Gershom Scholem und Theodor W. Adorno über die heftigen Marxismus-Debatten um »1968« und die Auseinandersetzungen um Benjamins Nachlassbestände in der DDR. Nicht nur die großen intellektuellen Figuren kommen dabei in den Blick, sondern auch Archivare, Editorinnen, Verleger, politische Aktivisten, Journalistinnen und Stasi-Mitarbeiter. Die anhaltende Faszination für diesen oft rätselhaften Denker wird so in ihren zeithistorischen Kontexten verständlich.
Zeugenschaft bis zum letzten
Authors: Didi-Huberman Georges
Published: November 2024

Zeuge zu sein bedeutet, einfühlsam zu sein. Was ist damit gemeint? In einem Gerichtsverfahren wird von einem Zeugen nur verlangt, genau zu sein und faktentreu zu berichten. Wer sich jedoch unaufgefordert dazu entschließt, gegen alle Widrigkeiten und politischen Widerstände auszusagen, befindet sich in einer anderen Position. Er beansprucht, Gefühle zu teilen. Unausgesprochen nimmt er an, dass seine Emotionen an sich schon Fakten der Geschichte oder sogar Ausdruck politischer Haltungen sind. Das dokumentiert Victor Klemperers Tagebuch in der Lektüre von Georges Didi-Huberman. Klemperer schrieb es zwischen 1933 und 1945 heimlich in Dresden, wo er als Jude die gesamte Entfesselung der nationalsozialistischen Unterdrückung durchlitten hat. Es ist ein außergewöhnliches Zeugnis aufgrund seiner genauen Analyse der totalitären Funktionsweise von Sprache, die Klemperer als Philologe vornimmt. Aber das Tagebuch beeindruckt auch durch die Sensibilität des Autors, seine an der Literatur geschulte Offenheit für die Komplexität der Affekte und die ethische Position des Teilens, die diese Sensibilität voraussetzt. Georges Didi-Huberman zeigt, wie sich mit der totalitären Sprache und der Niederschrift dieses Tagebuchs zwei Positionen gegenüberstehen, die mit affektivem Geschehen konträr umgehen. Es handelt sich um einen politischen Kampf, der in jedem Winkel, jeder Wendung dieser wertvollen Schrift und dieser wertvollen Zeugenschaft lesbar wird.
Künstlerische Forschung
Authors: Landbrecht Christina
Published: November 2024

In den 1990er Jahren etablierte sich der Begriff »artistic research« bzw. »künstlerische Forschung«, der heute in aller Munde ist. Konzepte wie »Modell«, »Experiment« und »Labor« erhielten Gewicht in der Diskussion westlicher Kunstpraxis und wurden im Verhältnis zur wissenschaftlichen Forschung neu ausgehandelt. Die Ausstellung Laboratorium, kuratiert von Hans Ulrich Obrist und Barbara Vanderlinden, leitete 1999 einen Paradigmenwechsel ein: Mithilfe innovativer Inszenierungsstrategien wurden Gemeinsamkeiten zwischen künstlerischen und wissenschaftlichen Arbeitsweisen augenfällig. Das erlaubte es etwa dem Künstler Olafur Eliasson, sein Atelier als »Studio-Labor« auszuweisen und es zum Schauplatz einer interdisziplinär-künstlerischen Forschungspraxis zu machen. Über Jahre hinweg prägte er damit die Debatte bis sich der Anspruch wandelte: Forderungen nach einem anderen, subversiven, nicht an naturwissenschaftliche Methoden angelehnten, sondern mit genuin künstlerischen Mitteln erzeugten Wissen wurden laut. Die Schwierigkeit aber war, solche neuen Formen der Wissensproduktion diskursiv zu fassen. Christina Landbrecht zeichnet den Verlauf dieser Auseinandersetzungen nach und zeigt ihre Durchschlagskraft in der zeitgenössischen Kunst- und Ausstellungspraxis auf. Anhand exemplarischer Kunstwerke und künstlerischer Praktiken erörtert sie die Wirkmacht, die von der prognostizierten Synthese von Kunst und Forschung ausging und macht auf die Brüche und Ungereimtheiten aufmerksam, die sie stets begleiteten.
Pesticides and health
Authors:   Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, Kennard Nicole , Vagnoni Cristiana
Published: November 2024

This POSTbrief summarises the evidence on routes of human exposure to pesticides and potential impacts on human health. It outlines the regulations and surveillance programmes in place to track exposures and minimise risk. Finally, it comments on how regulatory changes after EU withdrawal could affect trade, industry and consumers.
Models of COVID-19: Part 1
Authors:   Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, Hill-Cawthorne Grant
Published: November 2024

On 20th March, the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) released the evidence behind the government response to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This series of short articles summarises these 32 documents. You can view all our reporting on this topic under COVID-19. This article goes over the research used to develop early COVID-19 models which in turn informed the thinking of SAGE. High profile models from Imperial College London will be detailed in Part 2.
Face masks, face coverings and COVID-19
Authors:   Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, Hobbs Abbi , Bunn Sarah
Published: November 2024

This article goes over the types of masks that exist. It explores how effective are they at preventing transmission of coronavirus, according to the latest research. It reviews the advice on masks and face coverings from public health organisations, and presents official guidance from several nations. This is part of our rapid response content on COVID-19. You can view all our reporting on this topic under COVID-19.
COVID-19 in children
Authors:   Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, Bunn Sarah
Published: November 2024

There is very good evidence that children who have COVID-19 are much less likely to develop severe symptoms and much less likely to die from the disease than people in older age groups. There is good evidence that children under 13 years old are less susceptible to developing clinical disease (this means having recognisable signs and symptoms) than adults. It is not yet clear whether this is also the case for older children. There is some research indicating that children aged 13 years and under may be less susceptible to infection than adults, but the confidence in this evidence is low. There is insufficient research to say whether this is the case for older children. There is some evidence to suggest that children transmit the virus less than adults, but more research is needed to reduce uncertainty. Pregnant women are not more likely to contract the virus. Transmission of the virus from mothers to babies is low. Some babies born to COVID-19 positive mothers will develop an infection; these babies are not at increased risk of severe disease.
Design of an evaporative cooling system integrated with ultraviolet light for preservation of fruits and vegetables at variable tropical weather conditions: a case study of Arusha, Tanzania
Authors:   , Gunda John
Published: November 2024

Problems with fruits and vegetables spoiling after harvest are particularly acute in tropical regions. This research presents the design, construction, and performance assessment of a solar-powered evaporative cooling storage system incorporating ultraviolet radiation (UV) to preserve foods susceptible to spoilage. Local materials, including sisal, sponge, and bricks, were used to construct the cooling chamber with a UV bulb. We measured the system's efficiency in both sunny and overcast tropical weather conditions by looking at how much air temperature was reduced, how much relative humidity was increased, and how much electricity was used for evaporative cooling. According to research, fruits and vegetables may be kept fresh for much longer after activating the UV light. This method may keep perishable goods for up to 21 days under UV light and 9 days without. An average temperature drop of 5.0℃ and an increase in relative humidity result from active system operation on sunny days. In contrast, the cooling effect is minimal on overcast days, leading to a relative humidity rise of 18% and a temperature drop of around 3.5℃. Based on these results, a solar-powered evaporative cooling system with UV radiation treatment might be a good way to reduce tropical post-harvest losses.
The Dynamics of Kikuyu-Kalenjin Ethno-Political Relationships: The Run-up to 2013 Elections in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Authors: Onyango Georgine Anyango , Okoth Pontian Godfrey , Opondo Paul
Published: November 2024

2007 Post Election Violence (PEV). Surprisingly, in the following immediate national elections held in 2013, the two major protagonist ethnics; the Kikuyu and Kalenjin, previously embroiled in the political violence of 2007, came together in a new political coalition in the fight for the position of president and vice president. The elections witnessed the political elite skillfully harness their cultural institutions to achieve political power. The main concern of this study, therefore, was to establish the role played by certain cultural aspects of ethnicity in restructuring the political engagements between the Kikuyu and Kalenjin in Uasin Gishu in the run-up to the 2013 elections. To this end, the study employed the lens of instrumentalist and primordial theories while employing the historical method with a duality of an interpretivism philosophical underpinning and a qualitative approach. Primary data was analysed thematically and corroborated with secondary data. The study posits that some cultural aspects of both the Kalenjin and Kikuyu were instrumentalised by the political elite in Uasin Gishu to coalesce their people for political expediency. By the use of the same reverse logic, the study advocates the use of traditional African cultural structures to inculcate peace and political tolerance among the residents of Uasin Gishu as this historical study has proved possible.
An Assessment of the Impact of New Media And Citizen Journalism on Conventional Media Ethics in Nigeria
Authors:   Department: Communication And Media Managementgirne American University, North Cyprus, GBADEYAN BERNICE TITILOLA
Published: November 2024

There is no doubt that citizen journalists engaging in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) have been complimenting the conventional media with information dissemination to the public sphere. However, a lot of loopholes have been observed in their duty discharge that are not professional and unethical to journalism practices. Media are an essential part of any developed or developing country; they are the mouthpiece of both the ruler and the ruled, and at the same time they have a great influence on the society, thereby are expected to uphold morals in high regard. Morals in journalism are seen as ethics that guide the performances of the journalism profession, ethics of the profession aren’t to be toiled with. Lack of media ethics is detrimental to the profession and capable of putting the society/country in jeopardy. This study is therefore set out to examine the impact/effect of new media and long-term citizen journalism on conventional media ethics. As it is known ethics in journalism is core to professional duty discharge and needs to be held in high esteem.
Evaluación de tiempos de atención en pacientes frágiles en urgencias
Authors: Carrión Jiménez Andoni , Figueroa Chacón Rosa Mª
Published: November 2024

Objetivo principal: Evaluar si la implementación de un Plan Normalizado de Trabajo (PNT) para la clasificación y asignación de un circuito asistencial prioritario ha mejorado la atención de los pacientes frágiles en urgencias y su impacto en los tiempos de atención del resto de los pacientes. Metodología: Estudio observacional descriptivo y retrospectivo realizado en el servicio de urgencias del Hospital de La Línea durante 2022-2023. Se utilizó un análisis DAFO y se formó un grupo multidisciplinario para desarrollar y aplicar el PNT. Resultados principales: En 2023, se observó una reducción significativa en los tiempos de atención para pacientes clasificados como prioridad P2 y P3 en comparación con 2022. La eficiencia global del servicio también mejoró, según el índice de eficiencia Martina. Conclusión principal: La implementación del PNT mejoró los tiempos de atención tanto para pacientes frágiles como para el resto de los pacientes, incrementando la eficiencia del servicio de urgencias.
Financing of Renewable and Fossils Related Projects: A Critical Appraisal of Subsidies and Risks in South Sudan
Authors:   Department of Political Science, University of Juba, Juba, South Sudan., Riak Jacob Dut Chol
Published: November 2024

The paper argues one of the greatest subjects in oil and gas industry known as project financing of renewable and fossils related projects. The importance of project financing is to assist in implementation of the projects related to renewable energy as well as fossil fuels. The paper appreciates the concept of subsidy and its various types. It argues impacts of implemented subsidies and related risks on the financing of new renewable energy projects amongst the developing countries. These impacts have been discussed on positive as well as negative wavelengths. Besides, the paper argues technical projects risks related with midstream and upstream oil and gas projects and found out that these risks are critical and must be identified and managed before commencing the projects. Moreover, the paper argues policy project risks related with downstream, midstream and upstream value-chain of oil and gas projects are imperative and must be addressed for successful project financing. While the paper notes various risks associated with projects financing of hydrocarbon resources, it analyses these risks, drawing similarities and variations between midstream and upstream oil and gas projects and offers ways of managing the risks. The paper dives on the importance of Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) in projects financing. In addition, the paper assesses financing alternatives in stock to oil and gas upstream players and it discusses the financing of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) product which is sold in South Sudan as Liquid Purified Gas (LPG) and known in other countries as Liquid Natural Gas (LNG). The successful model of financing LNG/LPG is through united single operation with financing separate parts of the entire value chain in oil and gas industry. The paper deploys a case study of South Sudan, process-tracing and empirical literature review as a methodology for this study. It concludes that project financing of renewable and fossils related projects must be urgently prioritized by the governments and private institutions. Risk’s analysis must be carried out prior to any project financing and all the associated risks must be avoided. The paper recommends that project financing for renewable and fossils related projects must be conducted by the governments in charge of hydrocarbon resources and Government of South Sudan should take responsibility to finance its projects in this capital and technological intensive oil and gas industry in addition to giving subsidies to relieve citizens and manage associated risks.
Leveraging Transformers for Boundary Detection and Encroachment Identification in Land Surveys
Authors: Narayana Chaitanya Josyula Prashanth Lakshmi
Published: November 2024

Land management, urban planning, and legal compliance all depend on the prompt and accurate detection of encroachments and the establishment of land boundaries. Especially in vast or complicated land regions, traditional surveying methods are labor-intensive and prone to inaccuracy since they frequently rely on manual processes or GPS-based approaches. In this study, we offer a unique method to automate land boundary recognition and monitor encroachment in satellite and aerial photos using transformer-baseddeep learning models, specifically Vision Transformers (ViT). By utilizing transformers' capacity to identify local and global patterns in high-resolution images, the suggested approach offers scalability and accuracy improvements over current techniques.Our approach compares predicted boundaries with historical geospatial data to detect encroachments by integrating boundary detection with a change detection pipeline. Extensive experiments on publicly available and custom geospatial datasets demonstrate that the transformer model outperforms traditional convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in terms of precision, recall, and Intersection over Union (IoU) scores. This paper also explores the integration of the proposed system with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for real-time monitoring and visualization. The results indicate that transformer-based models can revolutionize land surveying by providing a robust, scalable, and efficient solution for boundary and encroachment detection.
Paleoclimate evidence using Nannopaleontology from Mushorah Formation in Northwestern Iraq
Authors:   Department of Geology, College of Science, Mosul University, Iraq, Al-Taaie Basma M. , Al-Badrani Omar A.
Published: November 2024

Calcareous nannofossils are classified from the Mushorah Formation from two subsurface sections in Butmah 15-well, Butmah oil field, and Sfaia 41-well, Sfaia oil field, Northwestern Iraq. This Nannopaleontological classification of these calcareous nannofossils led to the determination of many species. Calcareous nannofossils are dominated by the following taxon: Chiastozygaceae family with two of the Chiastozygus genus, three species of the Reinhardtites genus and three species of the Zeugrhabdotus genus, Axopodorhabdaceae family with one species of the Cribrocorona genus, Eiffellithaceae family with two of the Eiffellithus genus, Prediscosphaeraceae family with two of the Prediscosphaera genus, Cretarhabdaceae family with two of the Retecapsa genus, Rhagodiscaceae family with two of the Rhagodiscus genus, Watznaueriaceae family with two of the Cyclagelosphaera genus, with five of the Watznaueria genus, Arkhangelskiales family with two of the, Arkhangelskiella genus, with two of the Broinsonia genus, one of the Misceomarginatus genus, Calyptrosphaeraceae family with three of the Calculites genus with one of the Lucianorhabdus genus, Microrhabdulaceae family with three of the Lithraphidites genus, Polycyclolithaceae family with four of the Eprolithus genus, with three of the Lithastrinus genus, with five of the Micula genus, two of the Quadrum genus, one of the Rucinolithus genus, three of the Ceratolithoides genus. Our investigation focuses on the response of the assemblage of the Watznaueria spp., it can be concluded from higher speciation for calcareous nannofossils that the bloom at Campanian has an increase in temperature has implications for climate change impacts on the ecosystem.
Occupational health and safety risk assessment using the MAXM method
Authors:   National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Nitescu Horatiu-Marius , Gheorghe Marilena ,   National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Amza Catalin Gheorghe ,   National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest
Published: November 2024

This study proposes a new calculation method for the evaluation of hazards for occupational safety and health called Multiple AXes Matrices – MAXM. The protection of workers from workplace threats that can cause unwanted events is a basic condition for guaranteeing these fair, safe and humane working conditions for employees. The purpose of this risk assessment activity is to determine the severity and likelihood of hazardous consequences (i.e., possible occupational accidents and diseases). Acute and chronic effects on worker safety and health must be considered.
Decoding progress: Assessing R&D institutes performance in the contemporary landscape
Authors:   Politehnica University of Timisoara, Biholar Aurelia-Ioana , Draghici Anca ,   Politehnica University of Timisoara
Published: November 2024

In the dynamic landscape of research and development (R&D) institutes, performance measurement is a multifaceted challenge. This paper undertakes an exploration of the current state of R&D institutes, delving into their methodologies, achievements, and adaptability within the contemporary research ecosystem. Drawing insights from diverse perspectives, the study employs a comprehensive approach to assess the complicated factors influencing R&D institutes' performance. The focus extends beyond traditional metrics, including new criteria that capture the institutes' responsiveness to evolving research trends, interdisciplinary collaborations, and societal impact. Through this examination, the paper seeks to unravel the nuanced dynamics of progress within R&D institutes and contribute to the ongoing discourse on optimizing their efficacy in the ever-evolving scientific landscape.
Redefining communication standards in academia and society: The role of media competences and respectful engagement
Authors:   Politehnica University of Timisoara, Draghici Anca , Taucean Ilie-Mihai ,   Politehnica University of Timisoara, Dermol Valerij ,   International School for Social and Business Studie, Buzdugan Alice ,   Politehnica University of Timisoara, Trunk Nada ,   Verein für sozialwissenschaftliche Beratung und Forschung, Luminosu Caius ,   Politehnica University of Timisoara, Boatca Maria Elena ,   Politehnica University of Timisoara
Published: November 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic had a positive impact on the accelerated development of the digital capabilities of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) so that they can react adequately to cyber attacks or to the manifestation of negative phenomena we foresee such as the attack on scientific thinking, aggression on digital media and a distortion of public discourse through conspiracy narratives, fake news and hate speech. etc. In recent years, there has been a jump in the level of digital media literacy of university staff and students, which has led to a change in the way internal and external communication is carried out (university - civil society). Behavioral changes in communication were accompanied by the awareness of ethical aspects and regarding the content of the messages conveyed, but also a redesign of the curriculum in the field of communication and academic ethics. This article presents the set of open educational resources created on topics such as democracy and inclusive democratic participation, media literacy and the fight against disinformation and the prevention of aggression in the context of the implementation of the RespectNET project "Respectful communication through the media education network" (Erasmus + project, 2021-1-IT02-KA220-HED-000027578, https://respectnet.eu/). The main objective of the paper is to present the impact of RespectNET resources created at the level of HEIs that were intended to provide reliable educational resources for the formation of critical media and communication skills of university members and civil society activists.
Enhancing Faculty Work Productivity through Organizational Support and Servant Leadership with the Mediating Role of Work Motivation: A Study Case at University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta
Authors: Andriansyah Muhammad , Rubini Bibin , Setyaningsih Sri
Published: November 2024

This study aims to examine the influence of organizational support and servant leadership on work productivity, both directly and indirectly through work motivation as a mediating variable. A quantitative approach with a survey method was employed by involving 164 permanent faculty members of the University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta as the sample. Data collection techniques was conducted using questionnaires, and path analysis was performed for data analysis. The results indicate that organizational support (β = 0.309), servant leadership (β = 0.375), and work motivation (β = 0.149) have a direct positive, and significant influence on work productivity. Additionally, organizational support (β = 0.338) and servant leadership (β = 0.303) also exert a direct positive and significant influence on work motivation. Work motivation mediates the relationship between organizational support (β = 0.050) and servant leadership (β = 0.045) on work productivity, although this mediating influence is less effective than the direct influences, which are more dominant. The findings offer recommendations for faculties and stakeholders to enhance work productivity in achieving the Three Principles (Tri Dharma) of Higher Education through strategies that strengthen organizational support, servant leadership, and work motivation.
Enhancing Teacher Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Junior High School of Depok City
Authors: Lestari Iis Dewi , Hardhienata Soewarto , Sunaryo Widodo
Published: November 2024

Teachers play a crucial role as agents of learning who can enhance the quality of education. Here are several issues regarding teachers’ Organizational Citizenship Behavior that have not yet met expectations, making it a suitable subject for research to explore the efforts needed to enhance Organizational Citizenship Behavior among teachers at State Junior High Schools in Depok City. The aim this research is to identify the factors that can enhance teachers’ OCB in public junior high schools in Depok City. The method of this research is used in this study is descriptive qualitative. In the data collection process, we employed methods such as interviews, observations, focus group discussions, and documentation. Interviews were conducted with 22 teachers from 3 public junior high schools in Depok City. We carried out observations accompanied by notes as part of the documentation and observation studies to identify factors that can enhance teachers’ OCB behavior. The object of this research is teachers’ OCB behavior, while the subjects of the study are teachers from public junior high schools in Depok City. How To enhance teachers’ OCB (Organizational Citizenship Behavior)? The result is for improvement of OCB behavior among teachers at SMP Negeri Kota Depok can be influenced by two variables: team work and spiritual belief. The novelty of this research was found two variables to enhance the OCB. There are team work and spiritual. Contribution my research for the study is find new method to enhance OCB because the variable found in the field.
Potentiality of Mother Tongue Instruction and Multilingual Education Approach to Teaching English at Primary Level
Authors: Tamang Dipak , Sigdel Surya , Sharma Mani Ram
Published: November 2024

The objectives of this study were to explore the participants’ lived experiences on medium of instruction while teaching English in the classrooms and to explore the participants’ lived experiences on Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education approach to teaching English at primary level. Phenomenological research design was employed to complete this study. A set of questionnaires, interviews and discussion were the major research tools and three primary level English teachers were the sample population of this study. Phenomenological interviews and a set of questionnaires were used to collect the data. The collected data were transcribed, translated, coded and interpreted and analyzed thematically. The result of this study shows that a suitable medium of instruction is the most important factor and MTB-MLE approach is an effective approach to teach English language for the children of ethnic group people at pre-primary level. This study has implications for social change as teachers who engage in collaboration with colleagues and reflective practice will positively affect student achievement. Students may be taught by teachers who have the knowledge, skills, and attitude required for a successful implementation of a multilingual approach.
Plant biodiversity in the collection of Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University’s Botanical Garden
Authors: Dedkov Viktor P. , Petrova Natalia G. , Kharitonova Lidiya A. , Yakovleva Tatyana A. , Yakovleva Svetlana A.
Published: November 2024

The article is dedicated to summarizing the results of the inventory of the plant collection at the Botanical Garden of the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University (IKBFU). Over the past 20 years, the taxonomic composition has nearly doubled. New collection sections have been created (for fruit plants, magnolias, lilacs, rhododendrons, medicinal plants, and others), and the reconstruction of the greenhouse collection has significantly enriched the assortment of tropical, subtropical, and arid plants. The inventory was conducted using standard methodologies applied for plant accounting in botanical gardens. The plant names comply with the requirements of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (2017), taking into account the modern International Taxonomic System of Classification (APG IV) and the database of the International Plant Taxonomy Encyclopedic Internet Project (The Plant List). As a result of the inventory of the taxonomic composition of the collections, a new “Catalogue of Plants of the Botanical Garden of IKBFU for the 120th Anniversary of its Founding” has been prepared for publication. The catalogue provides an informational resource on the biodiversity of the garden’s collection, a systematic characterization of taxa, and the scientific organization of the objects.
How polar bears have been affected by climate change?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Polar bears are one of the species most affected by climate change. The primary reason is that their habitat, sea ice, is rapidly declining due to rising global temperatures. As the sea ice melts, it becomes more difficult for polar bears to hunt for their primary food source, seals, and as a result, their populations are declining.
When polar bears attack?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Polar bears are some of the most fascinating creatures on our planet. They are known for their strength, agility, and resilience in one of the harshest environments in the world. However, despite their reputation as powerful predators, they are also capable of attacking humans. In this article, we will take a closer look at when polar bears attack and what can be done to prevent these incidents.
Research assessment: new panels, new luck?
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: November 2024

For 14 years, the main research funding agency in Germany, the German Research Foundation (DFG) has stated in its guidelines that submitted grant proposals will be assessed primarily on the basis of their

content

, rather than counting the applicants’ previous publications. However, not all of DFG’s panels seem to be on board.
Why the snow leopard is endangered?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

The snow leopard is endangered due to a variety of factors, including habitat loss, poaching, hunting, and climate change. Other factors include overgrazing by livestock, which reduces the availability of the prey species that the snow leopards rely on for food, and competition with local communities for resources.
Do wolves have feelings?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Wolves are among the most majestic creatures on earth, with their piercing eyes, powerful bodies, and intricate social structures. They have fascinated people for centuries and inspired myths, legends, and stories. However, for many years people have wondered if wolves have feelings. Do they experience emotions like humans or are they driven purely instinctively? The answer is definitely yes, wolves have feelings.
How many tiger species are left in the world?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Tigers are one of the most majestic creatures on the planet, known for their striking stripes, powerful physique, and fierce hunting prowess. But how many species of tigers are there? The answer to this question is not as straightforward as it may seem, as there are many factors to consider when it comes to the classification of tigers.
Does cheetah live alone?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Cheetahs: The Solitary Hunters of the Savannah Cheetahs are known for their incredible speed and agility, making them one of the most fascinating big cats in the world. But despite their fear some reputation as hunters, these cats lead surprisingly solitary lifestyles. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why cheetahs live alone and what this means for their survival.
Melanism in cats; The fascinating phenomenon of melanism in big cats
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

What is melanism in big cats? Melanism is a genetic condition that results in increased production of dark pigmentation in the skin, coat and eyes of animals. In big cats, this condition can result in an all-black coat called melanistic. This is caused by a mutation in the genes responsible for the production of melanin, the pigment that gives color to animals’ skin and fur.
How polar bears hunt?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Polar bears are known for their strength. They are apex predators and are highly adapted to their Arctic environment. Their powerful bodies, large paws with sharp claws, and strong jaws allow them to hunt and feed on seals, their primary food source. Polar bears are capable of taking down adult walruses and musk oxen, which are much larger than themselves, demonstrating their incredible strength.
Fun fact about wolves
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

‘Wolves are majestic creatures that have captured our imagination for centuries. From their haunting howls to their fierce hunting skills, they have always been a symbol of strength and endurance. Here are some fun facts about wolves that you may not know:

Wolves can run up to 40 miles per hour:

This incredible speed makes them one of the fastest land animals in North America.
How do snow leopards hunt and kill their prey?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

The snow leopard (

Panthera uncia

) is a rare and magnificent species of big cat native to the high-altitude mountains of Central and South Asia. These elusive predators are known for their striking appearance, with thick fur that varies from light gray to almost white and is dotted with distinctive black spots.
Where do snow leopards live in the wild?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a rare and magnificent species of big cat native to the high-altitude mountains of Central and South Asia. These elusive predators are known for their striking appearance, with thick fur that varies from light gray to almost white and is dotted with distinctive black spots.
What eats the polar bear?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Polar bear diet   Polar bears are carnivores and their diet consists mainly of seals. They primarily hunt ringed seals and bearded seals, although they will also feed on other marine mammals, such as walruses and beluga whales, when food is scarce.   During the winter, when the sea ice is solid, polar bears will hunt seals by waiting at breathing holes in the ice, where seals come up to the surface to breathe.
How rare is a peregrine falcon?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

How rare is a peregrine falcon?       Peregrine falcons were once endangered, but their populations have since recovered. Today, they are considered a common bird of prey in many parts of the world. In North America, for example, peregrine falcons are found in a variety of habitats, from cities to remote wilderness areas.
Where is the Siberian tiger found?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Habitat and range of the Siberian tiger The Siberian tiger, also known as the Amur tiger, is a subspecies of tiger native to the Russian Far East. It is one of the largest and most magnificent cats in the world, and its distinguishing features are its thick fur, paler than that of other tigers, and its stripes, which are wider and more widely spaced.
What wild boars eat?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Wild Boar Diet Wild boars are fascinating creatures that are known for their impressive size, strength, and intelligence. These animals are omnivorous, which means they eat both plants and animals. Their diet can vary depending on the season and the availability of food, but they are known to be opportunistic feeders.What do wild boars eat? Wild boars are primarily herbivores, and their diet consists of various fruits, nuts, roots, and tubers.