bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contemporary Chinese Animation Design as a Reinterpretation of Traditional Cultural Connotations Based on Shadow Puppet Theater
Authors: Gao Chaomeng
Published: October 2024

The object of the research is modern Chinese animation design and its evolution over the past 70 years. The subject of the research is the potential for rethinking traditional cultural connotations of Chinese shadow theater in modern animation design. The synthesis of the canonical principles of shadow theater with modern animation technologies enhances the expressiveness of cartoons and their ability to convey philosophical, ethical, artistic and technological values. The theoretical analysis of the problem and the practical development of innovative methods of animation design by the author using digital technologies open up new prospects for preserving cultural heritage and finding ways of innovative development of traditional culture. The article uses a comprehensive methodology of cultural studies, art history and computer technology to analyze the processes of rethinking the traditions of shadow puppet theater in modern Chinese animation design. The methods of comparative research, experimental design and expert exchange help to evaluate representative works of contemporary animation in terms of visual style, narrative structure and cultural narrative. The author argues that the processes of enriching contemporary animation with philosophical ideas and ethical imperatives of traditional Chinese culture on the one hand and rebranding traditional culture through animation on the other hand help to preserve the cultural identity of Chinese animated films and enhance their competitiveness in the global market. Careful reinterpretation of cultural connotations enables animated films to preserve and promote traditional virtues such as loyalty, filial piety and courage in figurative form. On the artistic level, Chinese animation design draws on the aesthetics of traditional art, classical painting and calligraphy, and humorous storytelling, combining them into a unique visual style. The latest technologies enrich animation design and open up new possibilities for a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese culture.
The Diaries of the Successor and Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich in the Context of the Development of the Museum Exhibition in the "Korolyov's Rooms"
Authors: Sofjina Marina Vladimirovna
Published: October 2024

The object of this study is the diaries of the Russian Successor and Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich for 1899-1903. The subject of the research is the information potential of the diaries for the quantitative and qualitative expansion of the exposition dedicated to Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich in connection with the process of museification of the historical building of the former Perm hotel "Korolyov's Rooms". The article examines the contents of the diaries of the Successor, pays special attention to the records of the Grand Duke, which allow to reveal such sections of the exposition as the family environment and daily life of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, his places of residence, educational training, military, state and public activities, foreign trips. The method of source analysis allows us to identify the features of the diaries of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich in the context of the historical epoch and the personal characteristics of the author, to isolate the thematic headings necessary for the formation of the exposition in the text of the document. The diary entries of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich for the period when he was the Successor to the Russian throne are being prepared for the first time as materials for a museum exhibition. Based on the diaries, it becomes possible to show through the prism of the hero of the exhibition his family ties. The features of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich's daily life and everyday life in the Gatchina Palace and other residences, his interests and hobbies, trips around Russia and abroad are revealed. In various details, it is possible to show the military service of the young Successor, his participation in the activities of the highest state institutions of the Russian Empire, public service as a patron and trustee of various institutions.
The use of civilian quadrocopters in the official activities of the police and other law enforcement agencies: an overview of foreign experience
Authors: Gonta Semen Nikolaevich , Plyakich Manushak Nazaretovna , Malkova Yuliya Aleksandrovna
Published: October 2024

This article is devoted to the study of the possibilities of using commercial quadrocopters in the official activities of various law enforcement agencies. The relevance of the work is due to the fact that, thanks to technological progress, more and more technical means are now becoming available to law enforcement officials, which can significantly facilitate their work, and in some cases, even save lives. The object of the study is commercial (also called "civilian") quadrocopters. The subject of the study is the use of commercial quadrocopters in the official activities of the police and other law enforcement agencies of foreign countries. The authors have studied current data on the use of quadrocopters in various US law enforcement agencies, as well as analyzed in detail examples of such use (from the road transport sector to conducting assault operations and working in difficult conditions).  The research methodology is based on general scientific methods (induction, deduction, content analysis method), as well as other special research methods such as narrative and historical-genetic research methods. The scientific novelty lies in a detailed study of the use of quadrocopters in the official activities of the police and other law enforcement agencies with the involvement of foreign experience (primarily the United States). A special contribution of the authors to the study of the topic is a detailed analysis and description of situations in which the use of quadrocopters makes it possible to secure the work of law enforcement officers, as well as in special cases, to save the lives of law enforcement officers. The work also contains a corpus of photographic materials with detailed illustrations and descriptions of examples of the use of quadrocopters in the work of law enforcement agencies. In conclusion, the authors conclude that currently civilian quadrocopters are quite effective and useful tools in the work of law enforcement officers, who are increasingly being introduced into their daily work, separately noting that foreign experience in their use can be applied in law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation.
Institute of Public-Private Partnership in Public Control in Russia
Authors: Potapenko Sergei Viktorovich , Goncharov Vitalii Viktorovich , Cheshin Andrei Vladimirovich , Petrenko Elena Gennad'evna , Maksimov Aleksandr Alekseevich
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the current state and development of the institute of public-private partnership in the field of public control. The analysis of the system of legal guarantees ensuring the implementation and protection in the Russian Federation of the system of constitutional rights and freedoms of man and citizen, the rights and legitimate interests of public associations and other non-governmental non-profit organizations is carried out. The role and place of the institution of public control in the system of these legal guarantees are studied. The main problems hindering the preservation and development of this institution of civil society in Russia are formalized and investigated. It is proved that the key of these problems is the lack of certainty in the functioning of the institution of public-private partnership in the field of public control. The author's definition of the concept of public-private partnership in general, as well as its most important variety in the field of public control, has been developed and substantiated. The research methodology consists of : historical-legal; formal-logical; comparative-legal methods. The authors formalized and analyzed the main problems associated with the functioning of public-private partnerships in the field of public control, in particular, the lack of: formalization of this institution of civil society in the Constitution; consolidation of the concept and content of this institution in the legislation on public control; a unified approach in the regulatory framework and scientific legal doctrine to understanding the essence and limits of public-private partnership in this area; a systematic approach in Russia to the adaptation of foreign experience in this area. The work develops and substantiates a system of measures to resolve these problems, in particular, by: incorporating the institute of public control into the Constitution of the Russian Federation and into legislation on public control (detailing the concept, essence and limits of the implementation of this institute); making possible for the Government of Russia with the support of The Chamber of Commerce of Russia to adapt and implement the public-private partnership, taking into account foreign experience and modern digital technologies.
Features of communications in social networks of the candidate A. Beglov in the election campaign for governor of St. Petersburg in 2024
Authors: Kulnazarova Anastasia Vitalevna , Nesterova Marina Valer'evna
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this article is to identify the features of the candidate's communication in social networks, identify areas of improvement and problem areas in interaction with target audiences. The subject of the study is the digital communications of candidate A. Beglov in the framework of the election campaign for governor of St. Petersburg in 2024. The empirical basis of the study was publications on the candidate's official account in the Telegram messenger in the period from August 10 to September 5, 2024. The authors pay attention to identifying the key themes and analyzing how the candidate interacts with various target groups of voters. The article also provides statistical information on the publications. The methodology includes a discourse analysis of publications using thematic, lexical and tonal analysis, as well as an assessment of the involvement of the target audience based on statistical data. The novelty of the research lies in a systematic approach to studying the candidate's interaction with target audiences through social networks, which allows us to identify both successful aspects of communication. The main conclusions of the study are to identify the predominance of messages related to urban infrastructure, social and educational projects in A. Beglov's telegram communications. A special contribution of the authors to the research of the topic is a detailed analysis of vocabulary with a positive tone, which allows us to evaluate the rhetoric of a candidate in the context of his election strategy. It is revealed that publications related to solving urban problems and improving living conditions play a key role in forming a positive image of a candidate. The linguistic features of the texts of publications contribute to creation of a positive and trusting image of the candidate, create a balanced and convincing pre-election discourse.
New University Course “History of Religions in Russia": Not Only a General Educational Discipline, But Also an Element of Cultural, Educational and Scientific Diplomacy” (Analyzing First Results of Teaching the Course in English to Foreign Students)
Authors: Stenko Aleksandr Ivanovich , Stenko Irina Aleksandrovna
Published: October 2024

This article represents an attempt to make an unprecedented comprehensive analysis of the first experience of teaching the academic English-language course “History of Religions in Russia” to foreign students of Russian higher education institutions. The object of the proposed research is the educational and methodological complex for the above mentioned discipline, which is currently being tested at the RUDN University named after Patrice Lumumba, with the participation of the first year bachelor’s degree students of English-language educational programs - both of humanitarian and technical profiles. The major purpose of the study is to generalize and systematize the methodical, methodological, organizational, technical and other relevant features of the process of introduction of this subject into the curriculum. The study uses general and special scientific methods: generalization and classification, deduction and induction, analysis of administrative, regulatory and other documents. The main novelty of the research lies in the implementation of a previously unconducted analysis of the empirical results of teaching a new general education course launched for foreign students only in the fall of 2024. The practical significance of the article is comprised of providing other Russian universities and institutes planning to begin teaching the researched discipline with the opportunity to use the materials developed by RUDN University, which among higher education institutions in Russia has actually become a pioneer in teaching English-language course of “History of Religions in Russia” to foreigners. It will also be instrumental in giving new impetus to the measures taken by Russian high-schools in order to expand the export of national education abroad.
Organization and methodology of psychological support of servicemen of the National Guard troops of the Russian Federation who performed service and combat tasks of an extreme nature.
Authors: Shchedilov Artem Vladimirovich , Yudin Ivan Vladimirovich
Published: October 2024

The authors consider the organization and methodology of psychological support of servicemen of the National Guard of the Russian Federation who performed service and combat tasks of an extreme nature. The complex of psychological support measures is presented, which includes psychological study, in-depth psychological and psychophysiological examination of military personnel, measures to provide them with psychological assistance and psychological support in the process of military professional activity, as well as correction of impaired functional states. In accordance with the results obtained, a set of psychological support measures was developed and carried out with military personnel of a military unit performing service and combat tasks of an extreme nature on the basis of one of the military units of the National Guard of the Russian Federation in four directions: 1. Psychological education of military personnel who performed service and combat tasks of an extreme nature. 2. Psychohygiena and psychoprophylaxis when working with military personnel who performed service and combat tasks of an extreme nature. 3. Psychological correction when working with military personnel who performed service and combat tasks of an extreme nature. 4. Psychological counseling when working with military personnel who performed service and combat tasks of an extreme nature. The organization of psychological support of servicemen of the National Guard of the Russian Federation who performed service and combat tasks of an extreme nature, described in the program of psychological support had a constructive impact on the individual typological features of military personnel who performed service and combat tasks of an extreme nature, as well as on the features of the spheres of personality, such as: value-semantic, cognitive, emotional-volitional, communicative. The measures carried out made it possible to reduce the level of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the degree of influence of a traumatic event, the consequences of traumatic stress. The number of servicemen who do not experience a traumatic event has increased, thoughts and images do not haunt. Physiological hyperactivation does not manifest itself, according to which, there is no negative impact on social, professional or other significant activity.
Study of Motivational and Temperamental Indicators and Mechanisms of Psychological Defense of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Authors: Kukso Ol'ga Gennad'evna , Kukso Polina Aleksandrovna
Published: October 2024

In our work, an attempt is made to identify diagnostic indicators of "psychological vulnerability" in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and healthy individuals. The subject of the study is to compare the mean indicators, to assess the relationship between the mechanisms of psychological defense, motivational sphere and temperamental indicators and intrapersonal conflict of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and healthy individuals resistant to this disease. We used the method "Diagnostics of polymotivational tendencies in the "self-concept" of the personality" by S.M. Petrova, the test questionnaire "Life Style Index"; the method "The Level of Correlation between Value and Accessibility in Various Spheres of Life"; the EPI personality questionnaire was used. The study involved 200 people (100 IBD patients and 100 healthy ones) between the ages of 20 and 30. To process the data, we used the ANOVA univariate analysis of variance using the LSD test for comparing means, correlation analysis using the Spearman rank correlation coefficient using Statistica 12.0. A comparative analysis of the average motivational sphere showed that patients with inflammatory bowel diseases have a high level of motivation, optimism, and work. The mechanisms of psychological defense of the patients with inflammatory and intestinal diseases are less diverse and are limited to two – denial and intellectualization. Healthy individuals' motivation for material well-being is inversely related to repression and is directly related to the defense mechanism of regression. The psychological defense mechanism of healthy individuals who are resistant to inflammatory bowel diseases plays the role of a regulator of intrapersonal balance. The increase in resistance to the disease is associated with such defense mechanisms as repression, compensation, projection, regression, intellectualization, and projection.
Model of a socio-psychological portrait of a manager
Authors: Lebedeva Elena Aleksandrovna
Published: October 2024

The subject of this article is a socio-psychological analysis of the personality of a manager. The focus is on the strengths and weaknesses of the leader, development potential, and improvement of organizational skills and abilities. A psychologically comprehensive and in-depth study of a leader’s personality, his individual characteristics, motivation, communication styles and other factors is essential for clarifying qualifications and other requirements for a manager, contributing to the efficient use of resources and effective management. The study of the psychological portrait of a manager is relevant for modern practice; it allows us to identify specific individual components of the personality of a particular manager, which represent him in the world of business relations, communications, promote or hinder the establishment of relationships, conflict prevention, resolution of problem situations, the formation of effective teams, and the formation of teams. To achieve the goals of the study, a combined approach was used: on the one hand, the data from our earlier empirical study of the characteristics of the orientation of a leader’s personality were theoretically summarized; on the other hand, an analysis of academic publications and studies on management psychology was used, which made it possible to develop a model based on existing theories and approaches to the study of the personality of managers. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the development of a generalized model of a socio-psychological portrait of a leader, built on the basis of a basic psychological model of personality. The proposed model allows us to more deeply understand the personal characteristics of managers, their motivation, experience, educational, and managerial background. The results of the study are useful for developing management training programs, for training managers at various levels, for increasing the level of professional success and ensuring overall productivity and management efficiency.
Cervical vestibular evoked potentials of children. Review of foreign research.
Authors: Efimova Viktoriya Leonidovna , Nikolaeva Natalya Olegovna , Timofeeva Elena Aleksandrovna
Published: October 2024

The growing interest of psychophysiologists in the role of the vestibular system in the development of children is due to its important role in the processes of sensorimotor integration. At the same time, in most cases, vestibular dysfunctions remain undetected by specialists, even in school-age children. The number of instrumental studies of vestibular function that can be used to examine children is limited. Cervical vestibular myogenic evoked potentials (cVEMP), which assess the sacculocervical reflex, are one of the promising types of electrophysiological diagnostics. The review is devoted to scientific research aimed at establishing normative data for analyzing the results of cVEMP in children without hearing impairment. It was found that there is no unified protocol for conducting cVEMP, since the following parameters may affect the results of the study: characteristics of the acoustic stimulus; the length of the subject's neck; the way in which tonic tension of the sternocleidomastoid muscle is caused; anatomical features of the auditory canal and other factors. The study of cVEMP is non-invasive, takes no more than 15 minutes, and is well tolerated by children. Diagnosis can be carried out from the first days of life. The diagnostic results allow us to draw conclusions about the degree of myelination of the sacculocervical reflex pathway. There is evidence that myelination is delayed in premature infants, children with the effects of asphyxia. It has been shown that the consequences of this deficiency do not disappear, they manifest themselves in preschool and school-age children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning difficulties, and Down syndrome. Further research will contribute to the development of a unified CMVP protocol for the examination of children, which will make it possible to identify children with risk of developing disorders and conduct early intervention already in infancy.
Precision spectroscopic measurements of few-electron atomic systems in extreme ultraviolet region
Authors: Xiao Zheng-Rong , Zhang Heng-Zhi , Hua Lin-Qiang , Tang Li-Yan , Liu Xiao-Jun ,   State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China,   University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Published: October 2024

Precision spectroscopic measurements on the few-electron atomic systems have attracted much attention because they shed light on important topics such as the “proton radius puzzle” and testing quantum electrodynamics (QED). However, many important transitions of few-electron atomic systems are located in the vacuum/extreme ultraviolet region. Lack of a suitable narrow linewidth light source is one of the main reasons that hinder the further improvement of the spectral resolution.

Recently, narrow linewidth extreme ultraviolet (XUV) light sources based on high harmonic processes in rare gases have opened up new opportunities for precision measurements of these transitions. The recently implemented XUV comb has a shortest wavelength of about 12 nm, a maximum power of milliwatts, and a linewidth of about 0.3 MHz, making it an ideal tool for precision measurements in the XUV band. At the same time, the Ramsey comb in the XUV band can achieve a spectral resolution of the kHz range, and may operate throughout the entire XUV band.

With these useful tools, direct frequency spectroscopy and Ramsey comb spectroscopy in the XUV region are developed, and precision spectroscopic measurements of few-electron atomic systems with these methods are becoming a hot topic in cutting-edge science. In this paper, we provide an overview of the current status and the progress of relevant researches, both experimentally and theoretically, and discuss the opportunities for relevant important transitions in the extreme ultraviolet band.
Mapping patterns of thought onto brain activity during movie-watching
Authors: Wallace Raven S , Mckeown Brontë , Goodall-Halliwell Ian , Chitiz Louis , Forest Philippe , Karapanagiotidis Theodoros , Mulholland Bridget , Turnbull Adam G , Vanderwal Tamera , Hardikar Samyogita , Alam Tirso Gonzalez , Bernhardt Boris , Wang Hao-Ting , Strawson Will , Milham Michael , Xu Ting , Margulies Daniel , Poerio Giulia L , Jefferies Elizabeth , Skipper Jeremy I , Wammes Jeffery , Leech Robert , Smallwood Jonathan
Published: October 2024

Movie-watching is a central aspect of our lives and an important paradigm for understanding the brain mechanisms behind cognition as it occurs in daily life. Contemporary views of ongoing thought argue that the ability to make sense of events in the ‘here and now’ depend on the neural processing of incoming sensory information by auditory and visual cortex, which are kept in check by systems in association cortex. However, we currently lack an understanding of how patterns of ongoing thoughts map onto the different brain systems when we watch a film, partly because methods of sampling experience disrupt the dynamics of brain activity and the experience of movie-watching. Our study established a novel method for mapping thought patterns onto the brain activity that occurs at different moments of a film, which does not disrupt the time course of brain activity or the movie-watching experience. We found moments when experience sampling highlighted engagement with multi-sensory features of the film or highlighted thoughts with episodic features, regions of sensory cortex were more active and subsequent memory for events in the movie was better—on the other hand, periods of intrusive distraction emerged when activity in regions of association cortex within the frontoparietal system was reduced. These results highlight the critical role sensory systems play in the multi-modal experience of movie-watching and provide evidence for the role of association cortex in reducing distraction when we watch films.
Diabetes self-care and its associated factors among type 2 diabetes mellitus with chronic kidney disease patients in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Ramli Siti Aisyah , Draman Nani , Muhammad Juliawati , Mohd Yusoff Siti Suhaila
Published: October 2024

Introduction

Diabetes self-care among diabetic patients is crucial as it determines how patients care for their illness in their daily routine for better diabetes control. This study aims to calculate the average score for diabetes self-care among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease and to identify factors that are associated with this score.

Materials and Methods

This cross-sectional study enrols patients over 18 years old with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic renal disease with an eGFR of less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia. The Malay version of the Summary of Diabetic Self-Care Activities (SDSCA) was used to assess diabetes self-care, the Malay version of the diabetes-related distress questionnaire (DDS-17) was used to assess diabetes distress, and the Malay version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was used to assess depression. Data analysis was performed using both simple and multiple linear regression models to determine the associations between variables.

Result

One hundred and seventy-six eligible patients were recruited for this study. The mean score for diabetes self-care is 3.62. The eGFR (p = 0.002) and diabetes distress (p = 0.004) are the significant associated factors for diabetes self-care among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with chronic kidney disease.

Conclusion

The mean score for diabetes self-care indicated a moderate level of self-care. The eGFR level and diabetes distress were important factors influencing diabetes self-care practices.
Stump Appendicitis: An Update on Current Management: A Narrative Review Article
Authors: H.R. Kumar
Published: October 2024

Stump appendicitis is a rare complication that occurs after an appendectomy and the diagnosis of this condition is usually delayed. The diagnosis is confirmed by either an ultrasound or computerized tomography. The management of stump appendicitis is by performing a completion appendectomy, which can be done as an open or laparoscopic procedure. The delay in diagnosis can often lead to complications like perforation and abscess formation. We have conducted this review article to look at the diagnosis and management of stump appendicitis. The method of stump closure is also discussed by looking at the various methods that are employed.
Child With Non-syndromic Lambdoid Craniosynostosis: A Rare Presentation
Authors: Parvez Yusuf , Zoreik Samira
Published: October 2024

Nonsyndromic lambdoid craniosynostosis is a significantly rare type of craniosynostosis where one of the lambdoid sutures fuses prematurely. This craniofacial anomaly is most often diagnosed before the age of 12 months and therefore early treatment is important to prevent neurological dysfunction, developmental delay, further facial anomalies, as well as disturbances with the optic nerve therefore affecting the eyes. This is managed by performing a posterior open cranial vault reconstruction surgery as well as a lambdoid occipital reconstruction. We report a rare case of non syndromic right lambdoid craniosynostosis in a 19 months old girl.
Categories: Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Neurology.
Screening and Characterization of Potential Fungi from Environmental Samples for Extracellular Phytase Production
Authors: Hossain Sk Amir , Sharma Toma , Akter Rima
Published: October 2024

Phytases are enzymes of significant interest due to their ability to hydrolyze phytic acid, releasing inorganic phosphate that is essential for various biological processes. This study aimed to screen and characterize potential phytase-producing fungi isolated from environmental samples for extracellular phytase production. Various environmental samples were collected from different locations in the Khulna region. A total of 15 fungal isolates were obtained, and morphological and microscopic characterization aided in the preliminary identification of these fungal species. Screening for extracellular phytase production was conducted using a plate assay containing phytin as the sole phosphorus source. Five fungal isolates (Isolate 2, Isolate 3, Isolate 5, Isolate 11, and Isolate 12) yielded positive results in the phytase screening test. The total protein concentration of these five fungal isolates was determined using the TCA protein precipitation technique. Isolate 2 (8.84 µg/mL) and Isolate 12 (49.77 µg/mL) were selected for thermostability testing based on their higher protein concentrations. Both isolates exhibited positive results for thermostability, as evaluated through gradual temperature increases ranging from 4°C to 50°C. Notably, the phytase enzyme from Isolate 12 demonstrated 40% greater temperature stability compared to Isolate 2. Further studies will focus on the molecular characterization of Isolate 12 and its potential use as a feed additive. This research contributes to the discovery of potential fungal phytases with enhanced industrial applicability in various sectors.
Genetic Analysis of Combining Ability and Gene Action in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Hybrids through Line × Tester Design
Authors: P.R. Shelke , S.P. Pole , M.V. Dhuppe , M.S. Gund , S.P.Ubale
Published: October 2024

This study was conducted to evaluate the combining ability of six cytoplasmic male sterile (CMS) lines and nine testers using the line × tester method. Biometrical data were recorded for ten agronomic traits: days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, plant height, head diameter, seed filling percentage, 100-seed weight, volume weight, hull content, oil content, and seed yield per plant. The results indicated that specific combining ability (SCA) variance was higher than general combining ability (GCA) variance for most traits, except for days to 50 percent flowering and seed filling percentage, suggesting that non-additive gene action predominantly governed the inheritance of these traits. The GCA of parents did not always align with their per se performance, indicating that GCA should be the primary criterion for selecting parents in breeding programs. Three CMS lines, CMS-103A, CMS-10A and CMS-112A, along with testers EC-75717, EC-502036, EC-279309-1 and R-271-1, were identified as good general combiners for seed yield and yield-contributing traits. Among the hybrids, CMS-243A × EC-279309-1, CMS-243A × EC-75717 and CMS-103A × EC-75717 exhibited the highest SCA effects for seed yield per plant. These findings underscore the importance of selecting superior general combiners for traits like oil content and seed yield to develop high-yielding sunflower hybrids.
Analysis of Income and Internet of Things Integration in Broiler Chicken Farms (Study in Mangkurawang Village, Tenggarong District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency)
Authors: Lesmana Dina , Karauan Elizabeth Juliana
Published: October 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) concept in animal husbandry can produce an effective and efficient monitoring system and can reduce chicken mortality rates and production costs to increase income and management efficiency of broiler chicken rearing. This research aims to find out how much revenue and income the IoT-based broiler chicken farming business has and analyze the R/C Ratio whether this livestock business is efficient or not to continue running. The research was carried out from November 2022 to December 2022 in one of the breeder pens in partnership with the Mutiara Sinar Abadi company in Mangkurawang Village, Tenggarong District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency.  This research uses a case study method and sampling is carried out using a purposive sampling method.  The research results show that (1) the total income obtained by livestock businesses during the two periods was IDR 358,678,199 the average income was IDR 179,339,100/period and the total amount of income obtained was IDR 43,243,486 with an average income of IDR 21. 621,743/period; (2) the results of the calculation of livestock business efficiency analysis using the R/C Ratio obtained a value of 1.14, which means that IoT-based livestock businesses are efficient and feasible to develop and show that the income generated is higher than the related production costs, implying that the business being run is profitable; and (3) the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) in broiler chicken cages is an effort to increase production efficiency in increasing food availability. It is hoped that production will be higher thanks to IoT technology and can increase the supply of chicken meat in the local market.
Analysis of Membrane Fouling of nZVI@PVDF Using Infrared Spectroscopy-multivariable Curve Resolution Analysis
Authors: Chen Dongdong , Zhao Yimin , Lu Xiaoning , Ding Hu , Zhang Xu , Ren Zhiming , Meng Jiang , Li Shuping , Yang Junling , Zhu Mingchao
Published: October 2024

Xanthan gum (XG) and humic acid (HA) belonging to dissolved organic matter are the main substances in membrane fouling, and their interaction affects the membrane fouling process. In this study, the fouling process of nZVI@PVDF membranes used to filter different concentrations of XG and HA were investigated by infrared spectroscopy-multivariable curve resolution analysis. The results showed that the interaction between polysaccharides and organic matter in water samples can affect membrane fouling. When the proportion of mixed pollutants in water samples changes, the degree of membrane fouling varied. The simulated water sample containing 25% XG caused the most serious membrane fouling, while the simulated water sample containing 60% XG caused the least membrane fouling. The results of ATR-IR combined with MCR-ALS showed that as the filtration time and the proportion of pollutants in water samples change, the dominant pollutants on the membrane surface will be different. For the simulated water sample with 25% XG and 75%HA, the main pollutant on the membrane surface was XG, while the main pollutant on the membrane surface of the simulated water sample with 60% XG and 40%HA was HA. In addition, the correlation between transparent extracellular polymers (TEP) and membrane fouling had also been verified in this study. The higher the TEP content, the more serious the membrane fouling.
Emerging Protein and Peptide Therapeutics for Osteoporosis: Advances in Anabolic and Catabolic Treatments
Authors: Kuril Akhilesh Kumar , Manchuri Krishna Moorthy , Anand Swapnil Prakash
Published: October 2024

Osteoporosis is a prevalent skeletal disorder characterized by reduced bone density and increased fracture risk, primarily affecting the elderly population. The pathophysiology of osteoporosis involves an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation, with catabolic processes (bone breakdown) counteracting anabolic processes (bone formation). Treatment strategies for osteoporosis are categorized into anabolic and catabolic approaches, each targeting different aspects of bone metabolism. Catabolic treatments focus on inhibiting bone resorption. peptides, such as Calcitonin Salmon and monoclonal antibodies like denosumab, inhibit osteoclast activity, thereby reducing bone turnover. These catabolic agents effectively stabilize bone density and reduce the incidence of fractures, especially in postmenopausal women. Anabolic treatments aim to stimulate bone formation, thereby increasing bone mass and improving bone microarchitecture. Teriparatide, a recombinant form of parathyroid hormone, and abaloparatide, a synthetic analog, and monoclonal antibody romosozumab are the primary anabolic agents. These drugs activate osteoblasts, enhancing bone formation and leading to significant improvements in bone density and reduction in fracture risk. Combining anabolic and catabolic therapies has shown promise in optimizing bone health, as it addresses both aspects of the bone remodeling process. Recent studies have shown that PEPITEM (Peptide Inhibitor of Trans-Endothelial Migration) can limit bone loss and improve bone density in animal models of menopause by acting straightly on osteoblasts, the cells responsible for formation of bone, via NCAM-1 signaling, promoting their maturation and new bone formation (anabolic). Bioactive collagen peptides have shown promise as a treatment for osteoporosis by improving bone mineral density (BMD) and supporting overall bone health.
Constraining the Global Ocean Heat Content Through Assimilation of CERES‐Derived TOA Energy Imbalance Estimates
Authors: Storto Andrea , Yang Chunxue , Masina Simona
Published: October 2017

The Earth's energy imbalance (EEI) is stored in the oceans for the most part. Thus, estimates of its variability can be ingested in ocean retrospective analyses to constrain the global ocean heat budget. Here we propose a scheme to assimilate top of the atmosphere global radiation imbalance estimates from Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES) in a coarse‐resolution variational ocean reanalysis system (2000–2014). The methodology proves able to shape the heat content tendencies according to the EEI estimates, without compromising the reanalysis accuracy. Spurious variability and underestimation (overestimation) present in experiments with in situ (no) data assimilation disappear when EEI data are assimilated. The warming hiatus present without the assimilation of EEI data is mitigated, inducing ocean warming at depths below 1,500 m and slightly larger in the Southern Hemisphere, in accordance with recent studies. Furthermore, the methodology may be applied to Earth System reanalyses and climate simulations to realistically constrain the global energy budget.
Preservation of Midlatitude Ice Sheets on Mars
Authors: Bramson A. M. , Byrne S. , Bapst J.
Published: October 2017

Excess ice with a minimum age of tens of millions of years is widespread in Arcadia Planitia on Mars, and a similar deposit has been found in Utopia Planitia. The conditions that led to the formation and preservation of these midlatitude ice sheets hold clues to past climate and subsurface structure on Mars. We simulate the thermal stability and retreat of buried excess ice sheets over 21 Myr of Martian orbital solutions and find that the ice sheets can be orders of magnitude older than the obliquity cycles that are typically thought to drive midlatitude ice deposition and sublimation. Retreat of this ice in the last 4 Myr could have contributed ~6% of the volume of the north polar layered deposits (NPLD) and more than 10% if the NPLD are older than 4 Myr. Matching the measured dielectric constants of the Arcadia and Utopia Planitia deposits requires ice porosities of ~25–35%. We model geothermally driven vapor migration through porous ice under Martian temperatures and find that Martian firn may be able to maintain porosity for timescales longer than we predict for retreat of the ice.
Mechanical and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Behavior of C/SiC Composite Containing Ti3SiC2
Authors: Fan Xiaomeng , Yin Xiaowei , Cai Yanzhi , Zhang Litong , Cheng Laifei
Published: October 2017

In order to obtain the composites with the integration of structural and functional properties, Ti3SiC2 is introduced into C/SiC due to its excellent damage tolerance and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding properties. C/SiC–Ti3SiC2 has the lower tensile strength, while the higher compressive strength than C/SiC. The penetration energy of C/SiC–Ti3SiC2 in the impact experiment is improved at least three times than that of C/SiC, resulting from the improved damage tolerance. With the introduction of Ti3SiC2, the EMI shielding effectiveness increases from 31 to 41 dB in X‐band (8.2 to 12.8 GHz) due to the increase of electrical conductivity. C/SiC–Ti3SiC2 reveals the great potential as structural and functional materials based on the multi‐functional properties.
Novel 3D‐Printed Hybrid Auxetic Mechanical Metamaterial with Chirality‐Induced Sequential Cell Opening Mechanisms
Authors: Jiang Yunyao , Li Yaning
Published: October 2017

New hybrid auxetic chiral mechanical metamaterial are designed and fabricated via multi‐material 3D printing. Due to the chirality‐induced rotation, the material have unique sequential cell‐opening mechanisms. Mechanical experiments on the 3D printed prototypes and systematic FE simulations show that the effective stiffness, the Poisson's ratio and the cell‐opening mechanisms of the new design can be tuned in a very wide range by tailoring two non‐dimensional parameters: the cell size ratio and stiffness ratio of component materials. As example applications, sequential particle release mechanisms and color changing mechanisms of the new designs are also systematically explored. The present new design concepts can be used to develop new multi‐functional smart composites, sensors and/or actuators which are responsive to external load and/or environmental conditions for applications in drug delivery and color changing for camouflage.
Therapeutic‐Gas‐Responsive Hydrogel
Authors: Park Junghong , Pramanick Swapan , Park Dongsik , Yeo Jiwon , Lee Jihyun , Lee Haeshin , Kim Won Jong
Published: October 2017

Nitric oxide (NO) is a crucial signaling molecule with various functions in physiological systems. Due to its potent biological effect, the preparation of responsive biomaterials upon NO having temporally transient properties is a challenging task. This study represents the first therapeutic‐gas (i.e., NO)‐responsive hydrogel by incorporating a NO‐cleavable crosslinker. The hydrogel is rapidly swollen in response to NO, and not to other gases. Furthermore, the NO‐responsive gel is converted to enzyme‐responsive gels by cascade reactions from an enzyme to NO production for which the NO precursor is a substrate of the enzyme. The application of the hydrogel as a NO‐responsive drug‐delivery system is proved here by revealing effective protein drug release by NO infusion, and the hydrogel is also shown to be swollen by the NO secreted from the cultured cells. The NO‐responsive hydrogel may prove useful in many applications, for example drug‐delivery vehicles, inflammation modulators, and as a tissue scaffold.
Multifunctional Nanohybrid Based on Porous Silicon Nanoparticles, Gold Nanoparticles, and Acetalated Dextran for Liver Regeneration and Acute Liver Failure Theranostics
Authors: Liu Zehua , Li Yunzhan , Li Wei , Xiao Chen , Liu Dongfei , Dong Chao , Zhang Ming , Mäkilä Ermei , Kemell Marianna , Salonen Jarno , Hirvonen Jouni T. , Zhang Hongbo , Zhou Dawang , Deng Xianming , Santos Hélder A.
Published: October 2017

Herein, a novel nanohybrid based on porous silicon, gold nanoparticles (Au NPs), and acetalated dextran (DPSi/DAu@AcDEX) is reported to encapsulate and deliver one drug and increase the computer tomography (CT) signal for acute‐liver‐failure (ALF) theranostics. A microfluidic‐assisted method is used to co‐encapsulate different NPs in a single step. By alternating the surface properties of different NPs and by modulating the composition of the organic phase, both PSi and Au NPs are effectively encapsulated into the polymer matrix simultaneously, thus further achieving a multifunctional application. This system can be used to identify pathologically changes in the tissues and selectively deliver drugs to these sites. The loading of a therapeutic compound (XMU‐MP‐1) improves the drug solubility, precise, in situ drug delivery, and the drug‐functioning time. In vivo results confirm a superior treatment effect and better compliance of this newly developed nanoformulation than free compound. This nanosystem plays a crucial role in targeting the lesion area, thus increasing the local drug concentration important for ALF reverse‐effect. Moreover, the residence of Au NPs within the matrix further endows our system for CT‐imaging. Altogether, these results support that this nanohybrid is a potential theranostic platform for ALF.
Electroionic Antagonistic Muscles Based on Nitrogen‐Doped Carbons Derived from Poly(Triazine‐Triptycene)
Authors: Roy Sandipan , Kim Jaehwan , Kotal Moumita , Kim Kwang Jin , Oh Il‐Kwon
Published: October 2017

Electroactive soft actuators and bioinspired artificial muscles have received burgeoning interest as essential components in future electronic devices such as soft haptic‐feedback systems, human‐friendly wearable electronics, and active biomedical devices. However, important challenging issues including fast response time, ultralow input power, robust operation in harsh environments, high‐resolution controllability, and cost‐effectiveness remain to be resolved for more practical applications. Here, an electroionic antagonistic artificial muscle is reported based on hierarchically porous nitrogen‐doped carbon (HPNC) electrodes derived from a microporous poly(triazine‐triptycene) organic framework (PtztpOF). The HPNC, which exhibits hierarchically micro‐ and mesoporous structures, high specific capacitance of 330 F g−1 in aqueous solution, large specific surface area of 830.46 m2 g−1, and graphitic nitrogen doping, offers high electrical conductivity of 0.073 MS m−1 and outstanding volumetric capacitance of 10.4 MF m−3. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that a novel electroionic antagonistic muscle based on HPNC electrodes successfully displays extremely reliable and large bending deformations and long‐term durability under ultralow input voltages. Therefore, microporous polymer or covalent organic frameworks can be applied to provide significant improvements in electroactive artificial muscles, which can play key roles as technological advances toward bioinspired actuating devices required for next‐generation soft and wearable electronics.