bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Narratives of Students and Alumni from a Degree Program in Portuguese as an Additional Language: Signs of the Potential for Building an Other Internationalization
Authors: Bizon Ana Cecília Cossi , Pavan Louise Hélène
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT: The objective of this article is to present a research project and analyze how students, who are studying to become teachers of Portuguese as a Second Language/Additional Language (PSL/PAL) in a degree program at a public university in Brazil, narrate aspects of internationalization at the university, as well as the contribution of their degree program to this process. To achieve our objective, we analysed testimonials about internationalization written by students from the first year of the Teacher Education Degree Program in PSL/PAL, and transcripts of audio-recordings of semi-structured interviews carried out in 2023 with alumni. In both the narratives of students beginning their education and training, and in the alumni narratives, few aspects of internationalization were reported as being visible on campus. Mention was only made of student mobility and the presence of international students. However, the alumni narratives included visions of an expanded linguistic education – for pluralism and social justice – which had been shaped during their educational experience in the program. This signaled the potential of degree programs such as this one as means of developing a counter-hegemonic agenda for the internationalization of higher education.
THE GENESIS OF CULTURAL-HISTORICAL THEORY IN VYGOTSKY’S MANUSCRIPTS OF 1926
Authors: Costa Eduardo Moura da
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT The present article aims to analyze a restricted set of notes made by Vygotsky, between 1925 and 1926. The study of these manuscripts was based on his later productions, which gave rise to the Vygotskian project for a scientific psychology. The method used was theoretical study. We found that these notes express the problems faced by the author in defining the object and methods of psychology. The manuscripts indicate the problems encountered by Vygotsky in his search for objective methods for studying consciousness. Therefore, we conclude that his notes are extremely important for understanding the process of building his historical-cultural theory of human development.
Clinical signs of bruxism in CrossFit® practitioners: observational study
Authors: RIBEIRO Igor Ferreira Batista , LIEUTHIER Karina Miranda , FERREIRA Gabriela De Sena , PASSOS Vanara Florêncio , PEIXOTO Raniel Fernandes , NOGUEIRA Sandra Maria Abreu , ONGARO Paula Jordani , FIAMENGUI Lívia Maria Sales Pinto
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT Introduction: CrossFit® is a physical training method that aims to promote physical fitness through the development of components such as aerobic capacity, strength and muscular endurance. Data regarding bruxism behaviors in CrossFit® practitioners are scarce, but previous studies have shown increased dental clenching behavior during weightlifting practices. Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate clinical signs of bruxism in CrossFit® practitioners. Methods: The sample comprised a convenience sample of CrossFit® practitioners (n=57), of both genders, aged 19-58 years. Outcome variables were as follows: Oral Behavior Checklist, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Standardized Tool for the Assessment of Bruxism. Data were expressed in terms of absolute values and percentages. Spearman’s correlation and Fisher exact tests were used for statistical analysis, and a significance level of 5% was considered. Results: The mean age was 32.82 years, with a female majority (63.15%). CrossFit® practitioners frequently reported clenching their teeth during training practice (61.40%) and presented linea alba (82.45%), lip impression (54.38%), tongue impression (26.31%), bone exostosis (19.29%), tooth wear (61.40%) and non-carious cervical lesions (35.09%). Conclusions: No correlation was found between clinical signs of bruxism, oral behaviors and physical activity intensity; however, the results suggest that individuals who practice CrossFit® training have oral behaviors that can cause morpho-functional changes in the stomatognathic system, especially the habit of clenching their teeth during training. In addition, data emphasize the need for dental health education among CrossFit® practitioners, and more studies with a representative sample are necessary.
A máquina do mundo e o jus publicum europæum: Ricardo Aleixo, Nuno Ramos e um Antropoceno outro
Authors: Dayrell João Guilherme
Published: October 2024

RESUMO Este trabalho parte do poema “Máquina zero” (2004), presente no livro homônimo de Ricardo Aleixo, e da menção realizada por Nuno Ramos em Junco (2011) ao poema “A máquina do mundo”, de Carlos Drummond de Andrade, presente em Claro enigma (1951), para neles analisar a relação com o tópico da “máquina do mundo”. Após breve recuperação dessa temática na tradição, reexaminaremos a articulação entre metafisica e geopolítica que nela há, especialmente a constituição de um Direito público europeu, segundo os termos de Carl Schmitt, para, posteriormente, traçar algumas possibilidades inscritas em suas solicitações pelos poetas contemporâneos. Nossa conclusão é a de que Ricardo Aleixo e Nuno Ramos elaboram, cada um a seu modo - mas ambos com forte inspiração drummondiana -, uma intercessão simétrica entre natureza e cultura, isto é, um Antropoceno outro.
No banco dos réus: sobre a culpa original de deus em O Evangelho Segundo Jesus Cristo
Authors: Lima Jefferson de Morais
Published: October 2024

RESUMO Este artigo defende que a ideia de culpa como herança é o tema central em O evangelho segundo Jesus Cristo, de José Saramago, haja vista a sua presença marcante nos perfis das principais personagens do romance. Associando essa ideia à concepção de pecado original formulada pela tradição cristã, objetiva evidenciar que, se no discurso literário entendido como canônico pelos cristãos, pode-se falar em pecado original do homem, é plausível admitir-se a existência de uma “culpa original de Deus” no discurso literário do evangelho saramaguiano, o que abre espaço para discussões relevantes acerca das relações que se estabelecem entre religião, realidade e literatura.
TOWARDS RENEWABLE URBAN LANDSCAPES: EXPLORING PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL INTEGRATION - A CASE STUDY
Authors: Abdulmouti Hassan , Skaf Zakwan , Alnajjar Fady , Ali Luqman , Mehiar Duaa , Abousamra Rasha
Published: October 2024

The global shift towards sustainable practices and adopting renewable energy sources, notably photovoltaic (PV) panels, in urban planning is increasingly imperative. This paper delves into this emerging trend, focusing on integrating PV systems in smart cities. It presents a comprehensive case study conducted in AlZahia, a town located in Sharjah (Longitude: 55.4209317 and Latitude: 25.3462553),
United Arab Emirates (UAE), examining the adoption of photovoltaic panels and smart applications to provide insights into their potential for cost savings and sustainability benefits. The study evaluates four pivotal aspects: building wall design and installation, window features, roof structures, and building orientation. Additionally, it investigates the incorporation of smart applications such as automated curtains, smart lighting systems, motion-activated cameras and lights, and a gas detection system during the design phase. The study results demonstrate that the implementation of PV panels
and smart applications can yield substantial energy savings of approximately 52 and 36%, respectively,
accompanied by a significant reduction in the carbon footprint. These findings provide practical guidance for contractors and developers seeking sustainable and energy-efficient facilities. They also underscore these technologies' feasibility and economic viability, empowering homes to fulfill a significant portion of their energy requirements through renewable sources, thus reducing reliance on grid electricity.
The effect of rubber powder on asphalt adhesion and resistance to ultraviolet ageing
Authors: Hu Jinxuan , Yu Yang , Chen Meizhu , Liu Quantao , Song Shiyu , Chen Yuyi , Deng Hongyang , Zhang Xuncheng
Published: October 2024

The addition of rubber powder (RP) to asphalt can improve its performance, thereby prolonging the pavement's service life. The properties of a matrix asphalt and asphalts modified with styrene–butadiene–styrene block copolymer (SBS), RP and SBS/RP composite after ultraviolet ageing (UVA) were studied in this work. Various characterisation methods were used to evaluate the surface free energy (SFE) and rheological properties. The UVA mechanism was explored through changes in functional groups. The experimental results showed that adding RP improved the anti-UVA property of asphalt. Notably, after 2–4 days of UVA, the RP-modified asphalt showed improved adhesion properties, with a remarkable 164.6% increase in SFE. The complex modulus of the modified asphalt was also enhanced by short-term UVA. However, long-term exposure to UV radiation resulted in reduced non-recoverable creep compliance compared with the control asphalt. Furthermore, carbonyl groups in both the RP-modified and SBS-modified asphalt exhibited minimal changes due to the effects of UVA. For the base asphalt and the SBS-modified asphalt, the addition of RP improved adhesion and delayed UVA. The findings of this work provide valuable theoretical insights into the use of RP for enhancing the UV resistance of asphalt.
Utilisation of reservoir sediments for engineering applications
Authors: Wollur Channabasavaraj , H. N. Sowmya , E. K. Reshma , P. Shivananda
Published: October 2024

In this paper, a detailed characterisation of Tungabhadra (TB) reservoir sediment, such as physical, chemical, geotechnical, morphological and mineralogical attribute, is performed to identify the suitability of dredged sediment as engineering material. Characteristics of sediment is, however, compared with Indian Standard codes for specific engineering applications. Through this study, it is depicted that sediment obtained from the TB Dam reservoirs as such cannot be used for engineering purpose (such as a fill material for highway construction, as sand for concreting and plastering and as foundry sand and other applications); these sediments need prior treatment before using them for the above-mentioned applications. However, it can also be noted that to enhance the strength properties of sediment, air-cooled blast furnace slag (ABS) can be used as a stabiliser. On the other hand, ABS is treated as waste material in steel industry. Thus, it is concluded from this study that TB Dam sediment can be used for many engineering applications provided proper screening and stabilisation technique is adopted. Thus, the cost of dredging is converted into profit by selling the TB Dam sediments for engineering applications.
THE DIFFICULT PATH OF REVIVAL OF PERM MEDICINE (1918−1919)
Authors:   E.A. Vagner Perm State Medical University, Korotkova M. N. , Nevostruev N. A. ,   E.A. Vagner Perm State Medical University
Published: October 2024

The study analyzes a complex and controversial period in the history of Perm medicine in 1918–1919, associat-ed with the liquidation of zemstvo institutions, including the former structure of zemstvo and city medicine in March 1918. The search for a new ideology of providing medical care based on a class approach in this sphere caused skepticism among the majority of the medical community and led to various conflicts. Despite their detachment from political life, doctors expressed serious concerns and even rejected the Soviet authorities’ desire to destroy the isolation of medical corporatism and to unite them into a single trade union with other medical workers such as para-medics, midwives, and attendants. The study examines the main areas of activities in the field of providing medical care to the population, the gradual involvement of medical personnel in the creation of the Soviet health care system, and the emergence of new structures such as insurance and occupational medicine, maternal and child health, etc. At-tention is paid to the analysis of medical care in connection with the outbreak of the Civil War. Significant migration of doctors from their former places of work, associated with the mobilization and evacuation of opposing forces, and the catastrophic epidemic situation in the Urals during the Civil War significantly worsened the living conditions of all segments of the population, including doctors. The study analyzes the organizational work of the restored administra-tive structures at the provincial, city, and county levels. The article describes the activities of the management of medi-cal, sanitary, and auxiliary personnel, their interactions with each other, and the increased political activities of doctors.
Attributes of genealogy and Siberian transcultural psychology as sources of ideas about models of a multipolar world
Authors:   Irkutsk State University, Karnyshev A.D. , Karnysheva O.A. ,   Irkutsk State University
Published: October 2024

The article retrospectively considers genealogical, as well as interethnic and cross-cultural aspects of Siberian peoples' life in their connection with the all-Russian and global trends. By analogy with the well-known phenomenon of the "trans-Siberian highway" the authors call "transcultural" the common psychological attitudes and variants of folk traditions "penetrating" the ethnic groups of Siberian territories and border regions of neighboring countries. The authors show that some transcultural interactions in the past were carried out with representatives of indigenous ethnic groups of the Americas; today their results are known in the neighboring regions of Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, Korea, and if we take into account the issues of trade relations and the situation of migrants in Russia, they concern other Central Asian states as well. As for the communities and institutions of the multipolar world, if in legal and administrative terms it is possible to establish sufficiently delineated boundaries, it is impossible to do so in ethnopsychological and transcultural terms, and in such matters one cannot do without psychogenetic analysis. The article considers the content of the concept of "Siberian multiculturalism", which allows us to show certain integration resources of Siberian peoples not only in intra-Russian ethnic contacts, but also in interaction with ethnic groups of other neighboring, and not only, peoples. At the same time, there is a pronounced ability to preserve their own identity and uniqueness, relying on genetic and historical memory, as well as on "nourishment" from related ethnic groups. The article details specific factors that in psychological terms will predetermine the attitude of Russians of different nationalities to the organization of a multipolar world, since it is impossible to imagine it without the presence in the structure of not only large but also small ethnic groups, the functional purpose of which is to ensure the transition of attributes of macro communities to the individual and, conversely, from the individual to society as a whole.
What is behind motivating and demotivating styles of interaction with students: the role of the teacher's personal potential
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Gordeeva T.O. ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Sychev O.A. ,   Altai State Pedagogical University
Published: October 2024

The motivating and demotivating teaching styles identified within the framework of selfdetermination theory has become the subject of active research in recent decades (Aelterman et al., 2019; Gordeeva, Sychev, 2021). Interest in this issue is primarily due to encouraging results showing that these styles are indeed associated with students' basic psychological needs, productive motivation, engagement and achievement. In this study, on the basis of the concept of personal potential (D. Leontiev) and the self-determination theory (E. Deci, R. Ryan), variables of personal potential are studied that may be important for motivating (supporting autonomy and structuring) and demotivating (chaotic and controlling) styles of teacherstudent interaction. In a sample of Russian teachers (N=391, 96% female), teacher interaction styles were measured using appropriate scales, as well as indicators of personal potential: resilience, self-regulation, responsibility, systemic reflection, tolerance to uncertainty, and a person's life position. Based on zero-order correlations, it was found that all of the listed components of personal potential show the expected relations with teacher’s interaction styles. Using general linear models and structural equation modeling, it was revealed that the most important components of personal potential, making an independent contribution to interaction styles, are such characteristics of personal maturity as responsibility, resilience, and systemic reflection. Personally experienced teachers with a high degree of these characteristics tend to use more constructive motivating styles of interaction with students (supporting autonomy and structuring), providing them with rules and structure, offering choice and explaining the significance of a particular task, while teachers with reduced indicators of personal potential tend to show control and chaos, demonstrating demotivating interaction styles. Data on variables characterizing the personal potential of successful teachers can be used in practice, for example, in general teachers’ selection (in case of several applicants for one position) or assortment of teachers for certain classes.
Expertise in cases of compensation for moral damage caused by a crime
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Goncharova Valeria A.
Published: October 2024

On 15 November 2022, the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation published Resolution No. 33 "On the Practice of Application by Courts of the Norms on Compensation for Moral Damage", which replaced the 1994 clarifications. The peculiarity of the new ruling was an expanded list of circumstances, which, in the opinion of the highest court, the courts should be guided by when deciding the most difficult issue of applying compensation for moral harm in general - determining its amount. Numerous doctrinal studies are also devoted to the solution of this problem, the authors of which propose the introduction of appropriate formulas for calculating the amount of compensation, taking into account both the individual characteristics of the injured person and other circumstances relevant to the case (the degree of guilt of the offender, the intensity of the offence, etc.). At the same time, both the guidelines formulated by the Supreme Court and the formulas proposed in science do not take into account the difficulty in establishing the most important circumstance for the case of compensation for moral harm, the basis for its award - the presence of moral suffering as such. No matter how many reference points there are and no matter how accurate and unfolded the formulas are, the suffering caused by the offender, its depth, the degree of influence of the violation on the victim will always remain inaccessible for objective reasons for the court. As a consequence, these sufferings will inevitably be assessed by specific law enforcers on the basis of their own life experience, through the prism of their own perceived experiences and value systems, which means that the final amount of compensation will by definition be extremely subjective. The foregoing actualises the need to find such a way of establishing the existence of moral harm and the degree of moral suffering actually incurred by a person, which would allow the court to form a real picture of the actual psychological state of the victim in the most possible exhaustive way. The analysis of doctrinal studies shows a significant attention of authors to psychological and (or) psychiatric expertise - a mechanism, the use of which would significantly simplify the process of establishing the existence of grounds for compensation and, consequently, the determination of its amount. At the same time, despite a number of obvious advantages of such procedural measures, they also have a number of disadvantages: limited use in criminal proceedings, problems in the distribution of costs for their conduct and in the assessment of their evidentiary value in general. The use of forensic psychological and forensic psychiatric examinations is also complicated by the current narratives in law enforcement, which have become a consequence of contradictions in the positions of the Supreme and Constitutional Courts of the Russian Federation.
Short-term treatment for ataxia due to Syndrome of Irreversible Lithium-Effectuated Neurotoxicity (SILENT) with cerebellar-spinal tDCS: a case report
Authors: Marques Déborah , Souza Maíra , Marques Rodrigo , Barros Mayara
Published: October 2024

INTRODUCTION: Syndrome of Irreversible Lithium-Effectuated Neurotoxicity (SILENT) may occur in patients who underwent lithium treatment for bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, SILENT can cause a progressive cerebellar degeneration culminating in permanent cerebellar symptoms as postural instability and ataxic gait. We describe, for the first time, a case of a patient suffering from SILENT whose cerebellar symptoms were treated by transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). The objective of the case report is to present the short-term effects of combining tDCS with physical therapy in a patient with ataxia resulting from lithium intoxication. These findings have the potential to be beneficial for both patients and clinicians, as they indicate the possibility of a new therapeutic intervention. METHODS: Patient underwent seven sessions of anodal cerebellar-spinal tDCS (2mA, 20min, fade-in/fade-out: 10 seconds, electrodes of 35 cm2 for the cerebellar area and 48 cm2 for the spinal area) plus 1-hour of daily physical therapy to treat ataxic gait, postural instability, risk of falling and impairment in standing from seated position. Clinical outcomes were assessed by items of the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) before and immediately after treatment sessions. RESULTS: Patient achieved a large motor improvement mostly perceived by a marked restoration of trunk sway as well as postural control (outstanding the time in standing – without support - increased 655 percent from 20 to 131 seconds; whereas subscores of dysmetria, action/intention tremor, dysdiadochokinesia and gait remained unchanged. CONCLUSION: Anodal cerebellar-spinal tDCS plus physical therapy seems to be a promising therapeutic approach to attenuate cerebellar symptoms of patients who present SILENT, mainly those with deficits in stability and postural control.
Surfaces with quadratic support function
Authors:   Instituto de Matemática e Estatística, Universidade Federal de Goias, Goiania-GO, Brazil., V. Corro Armando M. , C. Riveros Carlos M. ,   Departamento de Matemática, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil., Teruel Carretero Jose L. ,   Departamento de Matemática, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil.
Published: October 2024

In this paper, we study oriented surfaces S in R3, called surfaces with quadratic support function (in short QSF-surfaces). We obtain a Weierstrass type representation for the QSF-surfaces which depends on two holomorphic functions. Moreover, classify the QSF-surfaces of rotation. Also, we give some explicit examples of this class of surfaces.
Prime submodules and maximal submodules in the idealization of a module
Authors:   Facultad de Ciencias Matemáticas, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Ciudad Universitaria, Lima, Perú., Molina Alex , Santiago Mario ,   Facultad de Ciencias Matemáticas, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Ciudad Universitaria, Lima, Perú., Villanueva Juan ,   Instituto de Ciencias Exatas e da Terra, Campus Universitário do Araguaia, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, 78605-091, Barra do Garcas, MT, Brasil.
Published: October 2024

This paper describes certain types of prime submodules and maximal submodules that are found within the idealization of a module. As a consequence of this, it is concluded that every module over a commutative ring with identity element has an extension whose prime spectrum is nonempty.
Extensions in affine spaces of bilinear applications, differentiable actions, and tensors
Authors:   Instituto de Matemática y Ciencias Afines, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Perú., Ostos Cordero Benito Leonardo
Published: October 2024

This article studies several generalizations in affine spaces. First, the notion of affine maps is extended to bilinear maps defined in affine spaces, referred to as affine bilinear maps, and symmetric and antisymmetric affine bilinear forms are examined. Next, differentiable actions of a Lie group on affine spaces are defined, analyzing their isotropy group, orbit space, and set of fixed points. Finally, the notion of tensor product between vector spaces is extended to tensor product between affine spaces.
Mathematical modeling to evaluate potato cultivation in high-andean soils using data analysis and the Runge Kutta method
Authors:   Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería. Perú., Mantilla N. Irla , Reymundo P. Juan ,   Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería. Perú.
Published: October 2024

According to data collected by the International Potato Center (CIP) and the Departmental Federation of Peasant Communities (FEDECH), regarding the Huancavelica region. One of the most devastating diseases in the potato crop is ”Rancha”; scientifically known as Phytophtora infestan. Frog can be controlled by the application of fungicides, but due to the excessive growth of the population density of this pathogen produced by the frog fungus, it would be necessary to apply more fungicides, which poses a high environmental and human health risk to those who consume this type of tuber in their diet. To measure the population growth of both species, a database will be built related to the percentage of potato crops per hectare that are attacked by this type of fungus. In this sense, a numerical mathematical model will be developed based on the Lotka-Volterra type differential equation system, which is solved with the Runge-Kutta RK2 and RK4 method, in order to contribute, in a non-invasive way, with an alternative for the prevention and control of this disease in potato crops in high Andean soils.
Some Aspects in the PDE. The Dirichlet and the Cauchy Problems
Authors:   Profesor Emérito Vitalicio de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo. Exprofesor de la PUCP., Ortiz Fernández Alejandro
Published: October 2024

In this article we present two classic problems in PDE: the Dirichlet problem and the Cauchy problem. Some ideas are previously discussed, such as functions and identities’s Green, and “bad positions” problems. The work of L. Nirenberg [1] is discussed in detail where some results of L.Hörmander [2] are used.
Fourier analysis with R
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Unidad Académica de Ciencia y Tecnología de la Luz y la Materia, Circuito Marie Curie S/N, Parque Científico y Tecnológico QUANTUM Ciudad del Conocimiento, Zacatecas 98160, Zacatecas, México., Valenzuela Mississippi
Published: October 2024

Fourier analysis is currently one of the important parts of mathematical analysis. Fourier analysis methods are used in physics, electrical engineering, and other sciences to solve various problems. In this article we will give the main concepts of Fourier analysis and its applications in spectral analysis in solving problems using R, as shown in the examples.
A Study on the Interaction with ChatGPT in the Academic Paper Writing Process of Foreign Graduate Students
Authors:   The Korean Society Of Bilingualism, Kim Jiae , Oh Sunkyung
Published: October 2024

This study investigates how foreign graduate students interactwith ChatGPT, during the thesis writing process. The objective is to analyze howthese students utilize ChatGPT at various stages of academic paper writing andidentify the challenges they face. Based on these findings, the study proposeseducational strategies to help foreign students use ChatGPT more effectively. Fourforeign graduate students in A University were the subjects. The researchmethodology involved comparing and analyzing the outputs produced at differentstages of the writing process and the interactions with ChatGPT, supplemented byinterviews conducted two times to understand their experiences and perceptions. The results revealed that students primarily used ChatGPT for generating ideas,organizing content, and correcting grammar and vocabulary, confirming its utilityas a coaching tool for academic writing. However, limitations were noted whenstudents lacked a clear understanding of their research topics, hindering theeffective use of ChatGPT. Based on these results, specific strategies were proposedto enhance the utilization of generative AI in the academic paper writing processfor foreign graduate students.
Legal Regulation of Smart Wearable Devices in China
Authors: Li Yao
Published: October 2024

A smart wearable device is a portable intelligent gadget worn directly on the body or integrated into clothes or accessories that along with other features such as portability, mobility, sustainability, interactivity and ease of control exploits the natural ability of human body or environment to exchange information with the user, monitor human health and provide entertainment via built-in sensors, wi-fi communication, multimedia technologies, integrated microchips, etc. There are diverse smart wearable devices such as watches, bracelets, massage tools of various types etc., with usage scenarios ranging from general business uses to professional medicine and health care. High demand and technological progress are boosting the market for smart wearable devices that becomes increasingly attractive. Notably, smart wearable devices are not only hardware but also powerful functionalities supported by applications and cloud computing that collect and generate large amounts of operating data, only to cause widespread concern due to the underlying privacy and data security issues. The paper explores how wearable devices collect data and what risks are involved while providing an overview of the applicable regulation in China and explaining the existing gaps (such as the term “consent” to be clarified in the effective law) and personal data anonymization problem, proposing advice for better regulation as well as the ways to specify the provisions for informed consent, dynamic assessment of anonymized data, etc.
VALORIZATION OF FOOD WASTE THROUGH COMPOSTING PROCESSES
Authors: Poncio Anna Paula , Tavares Maria Herminia Ferreira , Costa Mônica Sarolli Silva de Mendonça , Silva Ellen Lemes
Published: October 2024

The food sector is one of the main sources of waste generation, and restaurants stand out for the abundance of food waste generated. It is estimated that 931 million tons of food waste (FW) will be generated in 2022, 26% of which will come from the food service sector. When improperly disposed of in the environment, FW causes problems such as nutrient leaching, pollutant gas emissions, and contamination, and is considered a public health problem. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different stabilization bioprocesses on foodservice FW in terms of its physical and chemical characteristics, as well as the agronomic value of the final product. To this end, aerobic composting treatments were carried out for 100 days in closed compost bins. Three treatments were carried out, all in triplicate, with different proportions by volume of FW and grass clippings as a structuring agent. The performance of the process was evaluated in terms of temperature and mass and volume reductions, and the organic compounds were evaluated in terms of their physicochemical and spectroscopic characteristics. The composting results showed that the percentage of FW interfered with some parameters. Treatment T2, made with the highest percentage of FW, had the the lower values of pH, EC and EC:TOC ratio. The results led to the conclusion that the processes carried out are viable alternatives for recycling the nutrients contained in FSW.
Populating metadata templates for NCBI submissions using PulseNet 2.0 v2
Authors: Timme Ruth , Balkey Maria , Lusk Pfefer Tina , Hope Bias Candace
Published: October 2024

PURPOSE: to define the standard operating procedure for collecting isolate metadata using PulseNet 2.0 for submission of food/environmental isolates to NCBI. SCOPE: to provide a standardized procedure to collect isolate metadata using PulseNet 2.0 for submission of food/environmental isolates to NCBI. RESPONSIBILITIES- SOP Responsible Officials: Ruth Timme, Maria Balkey The GenomeTrakr Network Management will be responsible to monitor GenomeTrakr submissions processed through PulseNet 2.0 and ensure that all GT labs are familiar with the mandatory metadata fields required for submission of GenomeTrakr sequencing records to NCBI. V3: Added dropdown menus from controlled vocabulary to sequenced by and project name to metadata template PulseNet_Bionumerics_Isolate_Metadata V4: Changes in metadata template PulseNet_Bionumerics_Isolate_Metadata. - Added dropdown menus from controlled vocabulary to collected_by , SourceCountryState - Added fields: collected by, isolation source - Added mapping table of attribute names. - Remove requirement to send biosample update to NCBI to make changes on sequenced by and project name. V5: Changes implemented to handle NCBI submissions for GenomeTrakr through the PulseNet 2.0 platform.
Nanopore Transcriptomic Sequencing with C. elegans v1
Authors: Yarmey Victoria
Published: October 2024

This protocol entails sequencing native RNA of young adult C. elegans using NanoPore sequencing (Oxford NanoPore Technologies, ONT). RNA extraction will be conducted using modified versions of Zymo’s “Direct-zol‱ RNA Miniprep” (Zymo R2050) and ONT’s “Worm (Caenorhabditis elegans) RNA” protocols. Library preparation will be conducted according to ONT’s Direct RNA Sequencing Kit (ONT SQK-RNA004) protocols and sequencing will be conducted on a MinION Mk1C device (Figure 1). Subsequent analysis should be conducted via alignment and assembly by the wf-transciptomes workflow in EPI2ME followed by followed by differential expression analysis with DESeq2 and functional enrichment with Goseq and KOBAS 2.0 in R Studio.
Sinai SCENT TMC - Bronchoscopy Lung Collection v1
Authors: Kraft Monica , Bermejo Santos
Published: October 2024

Cellular senescence is a stress-response, as well as a critical component of cell fate during development, repair, resilience, and normal aging. Deepening and broadening our investigations into cellular senescence in normal conditions will advance our knowledge of healthy aging as well as age-related disabilities, thereby leading to integrated and inclusive approaches to Gero-Protection and Gero-Therapeutics.
Sinai SCENT TMC - 5x5 Project Mouse Harvesting v1
Authors: Kim Sojin
Published: October 2024

We propose a total of 10 C57BL/6 mice (5 males and 5 females) to be studied for each study group or cellular senescence inducer intervention.
Sinai SCENT TMC - 5x5 Project Bulk RNAseq v1
Authors: at Mount Sinai HIMC
Published: October 2024

Bulk RNA sequencing protocol
Algorithm Comparison for Data Mining Classification: Assessing Bank Customer Credit Scoring Default Risk
Authors:   College of Computer Science and Information Technology,University of Karbala, Adel Abbas Elaf , Hussein Nisreen Abbas ,   Babylon Education Directorate, Ministry of Education, Iraq,
Published: October 2024

Rating consumer credit risk involves assessing credit application risks. Thus, every business must appropriately identify debtors and non-debtors. This study uses machine learning approaches to simulate consumer credit risk and compares the results to the logistic model, determining if machine learning improves client default ratings. The study examines how customer attributes affect virtual experiences. Despite advances in machine learning models for credit assessment, unbalanced datasets and some algorithms’ failure to explain forecasts remain major issues. This study used 2005 Taiwanese credit card consumers’ education, age, marital status, payment history, and sex. The default experience is modeled using Logistic Regression, K neighbors, Support Vector Machine, Decision Tree, Random Forest, Ada Boost Classifier, and Gradient Boosting. The models’ Accuracy, precision, recall, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, and precision-recall curve were evaluated. Random Forest’s 97% ROC metric rating outperformed all other accuracy metrics. The logistic model underperformed, while machine learning improved the default categorization.
Fuzzy Logic Model for Selection of Performance Upgrade Alternatives in Remanufacturing: Case of Brake Caliper Component
Authors:   Jabatan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal dan Pembuatan, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Abd Aziz Nurhasyimah ,   Pusat Penyelidikan Automotif (CAR), Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Abd Wahab Dzuraidah ,   Jabatan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal dan Pembuatan, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia,   Pusat Penyelidikan Automotif (CAR), Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Ramli Rizauddin ,   Jabatan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal dan Pembuatan, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia,   Pusat Penyelidikan Automotif (CAR), Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Azman Abdul Hadi ,   Jabatan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal dan Pembuatan, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia,   Pusat Penyelidikan Automotif (CAR), Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: October 2024

The remanufacturing process for used automotive components faces challenges in gaining consumer confidence in using remanufactured components. Performance upgrade of end-of-life components is a strategy for extending the life cycle to enhance the remanufacturability value of components to be reused in subsequent life cycles. However, detailed consideration and assessment are required to ensure that the performance upgrade can be implemented according to the requirements and safety limits of the vehicle operating system. The main objective of this study is to develop a decision-making model for selecting alternative brake caliper upgrading considering several criteria, namely the difficulty level of upgrading, cost, upgraded performance level, and post-upgrade durability level. Fuzzy logic model is used to fulfill this objective, where criteria evaluation and alternative selection can be accomplished with more accurate and subsequently, the weighted average method was used to identify the ranking of the alternatives involved. The study results indicate the priority of the selected alternative with the ranking of alternative attained based on the fuzzy logic model which are the first rank is Alternative 3 (0.86), second is Alternative 2 (0.63) and lastly, Alternative 1 (0.30). Overall, this study can support qualitative multi-criteria assessment for decision-making process through the development of the fuzzy logic model.
Dynamic of Sediment Transport Capacity by Overland Flow: A Review
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Malaysia, Hamizak Siti Norhafizah ,   Multinail Asia Sdn. Bhd Technology Park Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Suif Zuliziana ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Malaysia, Jelani Jestin ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Malaysia, Ahmad Nordila ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Malaysia
Published: October 2024

This paper systematically reviews the relationship between sediment transport capacity and factors such as flow velocity, slope gradient, hydraulic parameters, soil properties, and root parameters in overland flow. The aim of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the sediment transport capacity on flow velocity, slope gradient, hydraulic parameters, soil properties, and root parameters on sediment transport capacity by overland flow and to evaluate the research findings for improving the accuracy of sediment transport predictions. A total of 36 journal articles from 2019 to 2024 were eligible through conducted Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) method protocol. The review identifies that each factor significantly influences sediment transport capacity. Increased f low velocities and steeper slopes generally enhance sediment transport by providing more energy and higher runoff velocity. Hydraulic parameters, including flow depth and discharge rate, are critical, with greater depths and faster f lows increasing transport potential. Soil properties, like texture and cohesion, affect sediment detachment and transport, with sandy soils typically showing lower transport rates than clayey soils under similar hydraulic conditions. Root parameters, such as root density, diameter, depth, and biomass, contribute to soil stabilization and reduce sediment transport by improving soil structure and increasing resistance to erosion. The review underscores the importance of considering the combined effects of these factors, which often result in complex interactions impacting sediment transport. Identified research gaps suggest the need for models integrating these interactions to improve predictive accuracy. Addressing these gaps can enhance sediment transport models, informing better soil conservation strategies and erosion control measures.
Flowability and Moldability of Zirconia Micro-Part Via Micro-Powder Injection Molding
Authors:   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Mohamed Amin Muhammad , Muhamad Norhamidi ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Sulong Abu Bakar ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Basir Al ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Ahmad Tamizi Nur Aisyah Miza ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Published: October 2024

The micro-powder injection moulding process is a favourable process to produce micro-sized components of zirconia. The aim of this study is to study the flowability of zirconia feedstock and to ensure the moldability of micro-sized zirconia parts without any defects. To obtain the critical powder volume percentage (CPVP), zirconia was deposited inside a Brabender mixer while oil was added gradually with an interval of three minutes. The value of 2,3 and 4 vol.% less than CPVP was mixed with palm stearin and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) binders to produce three feedstocks and run through a rheometer to test the flowability of each feedstock. The feedstock with the best flowability characteristic was then subjected to micro-powder injection moulding process through trial and error to achieve the optimum parameters for micro-sized zirconia part without any defects. The CPVP of zirconia achieved for this study was 49.92 vol.% in which the optimal loadings of 46 vol.%, 47 vol.% and 48 vol.% feedstocks were analysed using the rheometer. The results show that 46 vol.% feedstock was most suitable for producing zirconia micro-part without any defects compared to other powder loadings due to its low viscosity, high shear thinning, flow behaviour index less than 1 and low activation energy. Injection moulded zirconia micro-sized green parts without any defects were produced using the following parameters: 10 bar of injection pressure, 70 °C of mould temperature, 190 °C of melt temperature and 7 seconds of injection time, respectively. Zirconia micro-sized green parts regularly exhibited short-shot defects when mould temperatures less than 70 °C were applied. The results showed that by employing feedstocks containing 46 vol.% of zirconia, micro-sized zirconia parts without any defects can be produced successfully through the micro-powder injection moulding process.
Effects of Spans and Heights of Half-Cuboctahedron Tensegrity Roof Subjected to Wind Loading
Authors:   IJM Construction Sdn Bhd, 19th Floor, Unit 19-03, City Plaza, Jalan Tebrau, 80250 Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Jamal Nabihah , Lian Oh Chai ,   School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Selangor, Malaysia, Md Zain Mohd Raizamzamani ,   School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Selangor, Malaysia, Siong Wee Lee ,   School of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 81750, Masai, Johor, Malaysia, Yahya Norrul Azmi ,   School of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 81750, Masai, Johor, Malaysia
Published: October 2024

Tensegrity structures are a type of structural system that consists of a specific set of cables connected to a rigid body configuration and stabilised by internal cable forces in the absence of external forces. Since tensegrity structures appear in lightweight features, wind-induced vibrations in roof structures increase the importance of structural design. Thus, this study analysed the effect of heights and spans towards half-cuboctahedron tensegrity roof model subjected to wind loading. The proposed grid’s heights are 0.5m, 1,0m and 1,5m. To conduct this study, the basic component of half-cuboctahedron consists of 12 cables and 4 struts were modelled first by using SAP2000 software. The basic model has been extended into another 4 units for the short span (2x2) model and another 16 units (4x4) for a long span model. The design parameters such as material and section properties, supports and loads subjected to the structure have been proposed as the provision laid down in Eurocode Standard. This study found that the deflection decreased apparently from a height of 0.5 m to 1.0 m up to about 40%. Analysis reveals that the span length is a more critical factor in determining deflection compared to the model’s height. An analysis of varying strut diameters was conducted to assess their impact on the demand capacity ratio. The findings demonstrated a decrease in diameter led to a higher demand capacity ratio. From the evaluation, struts with diameter 48.3 mm is the optimum size to be used for tensegrity roof model. The study provides understanding of the behaviour of tensegrity roof grid model subjected to wind loading.