bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Abrasive Flow Material Removal Mechanism Under Multifield Coupling and the Polishing Method for Complex Titanium Alloy Surfaces
Authors: Fu Yufei , Wang Rui , Wang Zhongfei , Zheng Bingjun , Zhang Li
Published: February 2025

This study addresses the challenge of uneven surface quality on the concave and convex regions during the precision machining of titanium alloy thin-walled complex curved components. An electrostatic field-controlled liquid metal-abrasive flow polishing method is proposed, which is examined through both numerical simulations and experimental investigations. Initially, a material removal model for the liquid metal-abrasive flow under electrostatic field control is developed, with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and discrete phase models employed for the numerical simulations. Subsequently, the motion characteristics of liquid metal droplets under varying amplitudes of alternating electric fields are experimentally observed within the processing channel. This serves to validate the effectiveness of the proposed method in enhancing surface quality uniformity across the concave and convex regions of titanium alloy thin-walled complex curved components. Our results demonstrate that by controlling the distribution of the electric field in regions with varying flow strengths, the roughness differences between the concave and convex surfaces of the workpiece are reduced to varying degrees. Specifically, in the experimental group subjected to a 24 V alternating electric field, the roughness difference is minimized to 58 nm, representing a 44% reduction compared to conventional abrasive flow polishing. These findings indicate that the proposed electrostatic field-controlled liquid metal-abrasive flow polishing method significantly enhances the uniformity of surface polishing on concave and convex areas of titanium alloy thin-walled complex curved components.
Utilization of Mill Scale Waste as Natural Fine Aggregate Replacement in Mortar: Evaluation of Physical, Mechanical, Durability, and Post-Fire Properties
Authors: Siriwattanakarn Apinun , Wongsa Ampol , Eua-Anant Nawapak , Sata Vanchai , Sukontasukkul Piti , Chindaprasirt Prinya
Published: February 2025

The current paper presents the findings from experiments focused on using mill scale waste (MSW) as a natural fine aggregate (NFA) replacement in making cement mortar, aiming to recycle this material. Mortars were prepared by mixing with ordinary Portland cement, NFA, and water. NFA was replaced with 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%vol of MSW. The physical and mechanical properties of mortars including compressive and flexural strengths, density, porosity, water absorption, ultrasonic pulse velocity, thermal conductivity, durability properties, and characteristics after being subjected to elevated temperatures at 400, 700, and 1000 °C were investigated after 28 days of curing. The results showed that 15% MSW exhibited optimum compressive and flexural strengths. Also, the MSW mortar showed reduced workability and thermal conductivity, while the porosity slightly increased. The addition of MSW enhanced chloride resistance and mortar’s residual compressive strength after exposure to various temperatures. These findings confirmed that MSW can be used as a sustainable fine aggregate to produce mortar with optimum physical, mechanical, durability, and post-fire properties.
The Existential Dimension in Recovery: Crisis, Loss, and Grief in the Context of Severe Mental Illness
Authors: Brijan Bernice , Strijbos Derek , Körver Jacques
Published: February 2025

The recovery movement in mental health care has played an important role in the recent renewed and growing focus on understanding the function of meaning and spirituality in the context of severe mental illness. Current recovery thinking is firmly embedded in a body of thought according to which people have meaningful lives. It is characterized by various emphases, among which positive transformation. Though valuable and laudable in itself, this bias toward future-oriented improvement leaves our understanding of the nature and implications of a mental health crisis as a crisis in meaning underdeveloped. In this article, we approach recovery from a phenomenological angle and explore mental health crisis as an existential crisis characterized by disruption and radical alteration of sense-making and meaning. In particular, we show how themes of loss and grief are part of this existential crisis and its aftermath. It is argued that themes of loss and grief are crucial aspects of the recovery process. Several fruitful ways are suggested to incorporate those themes. This, it is maintained, provides a more thorough, realistic, integrated, and, therefore, more nuanced view of the complex process of recovery in the context of severe mental illness.
Research on the Tunable Optical Alignment Technology of Lidar Under Complex Working Conditions
Authors: Chen Jianfeng , Ji Jie , Xie Chenbo , Wang Yingjian
Published: February 2025

Lidar technology is pivotal for detecting and monitoring the atmospheric environment. However, maintaining optical path stability in complex environments poses significant challenges, especially regarding adaptability and cost efficiency. This study proposes a tunable optical alignment method that is applied to the Rotating Rayleigh Doppler Wind Lidar (RRDWL) to enable precise detection of mid-to-upper atmospheric wind fields. Building on the conventional echo signal strength method, this approach calibrates the signal strength using cloud information and the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), enabling stratified and tunable optical alignment. Experimental results indicate that the optimized RRDWL achieves a maximum detection height increase from 42 km to nearly 51 km. Additionally, the average horizontal wind speed error at 30 km decreases from 11.3 m/s to 4.4 m/s, with a minimum error of approximately 1 m/s. These findings confirm that the proposed method enhances the effectiveness and reliability of the Lidar system under complex operational and diverse weather conditions. Furthermore, it improves detection performance and provides robust support for applications in related fields.
Design and Evaluation of Wearable Solar Radiation Shields for Enhanced Personal Heat Exposure Monitoring
Authors: Habeeb Dana , Devajji Rahul , Polak Nick , Unabia Greatzel , Urbina Oscar
Published: February 2025

Extreme heat is one of the main climate-induced public health risks to communities around the world. Understanding an individual’s vulnerability to heat is challenging, as heat exposures vary significantly depending on occupation, travel behaviors, personal activities, and the surrounding urban environment. Previous validation studies have found that commonly used wearable temperature sensors are less reliable in highly urbanized areas and when worn in direct sunlight. The aim of our study is to investigate the potential to improve the reliability of wearable temperature sensors commonly used in personal heat exposure studies. To accomplish this aim, we designed and rapidly prototyped a set of solar radiations shields to decrease temperature bias when worn in direct sunlight and in areas of high impervious surfaces. In a field deployment, we tested four different form factors for solar radiation shields, which were specifically designed to house the iButton sensor and to be worn on-body. Initial results have shown that these wearable solar radiation shields can improve sensor reliability by decreasing temperature bias by 3 °F on average. These findings highlight the potential for wearable radiation shields to enhance personal heat exposure measurements in urban environments.
Emerging Topics in Joint Radio-Based Positioning, Sensing, and Communications
Authors: Lohan Elena Simona
Published: February 2025

This is an editorial paper focusing on emerging topics in joint wireless positioning, sensing, and communications. After introducing the sometimes-confusing and non-unified terminology in the field and defining the overall research area under the comprehensive terminology of Joint positioning, sensing, and communications (JPSAC), a brief state-of-the art overview is given, followed by a detailed list of emerging topics and open research questions. The ongoing Horizon Europe projects are also reviewed in relation to the emerging JPSAC. Some of the main trends in the JPSAC-related areas are related to extremely large-scale antennas and apertures, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, the integration of terrestrial and satellite-based communication, sensing, and positioning functionalities, and cell-free or distributed networks with JPSAC functions.
Targetless Radar–Camera Extrinsic Parameter Calibration Using Track-to-Track Association
Authors: Liu Xinyu , Deng Zhenmiao , Zhang Gui
Published: February 2025

One of the challenges in calibrating millimeter-wave radar and camera lies in the sparse semantic information of the radar point cloud, making it hard to extract environment features corresponding to the images. To overcome this problem, we propose a track association algorithm for heterogeneous sensors, to achieve targetless calibration between the radar and camera. Our algorithm extracts corresponding points from millimeter-wave radar and image coordinate systems by considering the association of tracks from different sensors, without any explicit target or prior for the extrinsic parameter. Then, perspective-n-point (PnP) and nonlinear optimization algorithms are applied to obtain the extrinsic parameter. In an outdoor experiment, our algorithm achieved a track association accuracy of 96.43% and an average reprojection error of 2.6649 pixels. On the CARRADA dataset, our calibration method yielded a reprojection error of 3.1613 pixels, an average rotation error of 0.8141°, and an average translation error of 0.0754 m. Furthermore, robustness tests demonstrated the effectiveness of our calibration algorithm in the presence of noise.
Mitigating the Impact of Partial Shading Conditions on Photovoltaic Arrays Through Modified Bridge-Linked Configuration
Authors: Raza Muhammad Ali , Zahra Saneea , Raza Safdar , Altimania Mohammad R. , Hassan Mannan , Munir Hafiz Mudassir , Zaitsev Ievgen , Kuchanskyy Vladislav
Published: February 2025

Global reliance on depleting energy resources is driving the urgent need for alternative solutions to address escalating energy demands. Solar energy, a prominent renewable resource, leverages various configurations and techniques to maximize power output, even under challenging environmental conditions. In photovoltaic (PV) arrays, partial shading conditions (PSCs) significantly hinder efficiency by reducing power extraction across solar panels. Traditionally, configurations such as series, parallel, series-to-parallel, and bridge-linked (BL) are employed to optimize power output; however, each has limitations under PSCs. Here, we introduce a modified bridge-linked (Modified BL) configuration designed to mitigate the adverse effects of partial shading on PV arrays. This approach allows for interconnected solar modules that reduce shading impact across an entire array, thus preserving efficiency by isolating shaded sections and minimizing power loss. The Modified BL configuration not only supports maximum power point tracking (MPPT) but also enhances resilience against shading, ensuring stable power output. Our simulation results underscore the critical influence of irradiance levels on PV electricity generation, suggesting that incorporating irradiance variability as a design parameter is essential in selecting optimal PV interconnection schemes under PSCs. This study contributes to advancing solar array design by providing a robust method to maintain power output in partial shading conditions, ultimately supporting broader efforts in renewable energy optimization.
A Systems View of Circular Economy
Authors: Scheel Carlos , Aguiñaga Eduardo
Published: February 2025

In many developing countries, economic growth is often prioritized, sidelining critical issues such as social inequality, pollution, climate change, ocean degradation, and pressing needs for health, education, food, and water management. Traditional linear models in organizations, based on product innovation and hierarchical governance, have been successful in certain contexts but are no longer viable in the face of finite natural resources and environmental degradation. This paper proposes a Systems Approach to Circular Economy as a practical framework for achieving “circular business-driven sustainability”, a concept proposed by major global organizations such as COP-25. This approach redefines sustainability, aiming to generate “sustainable wealth increasing returns” that benefit all key stakeholders, including the environment, society, and the economy. The primary objective of this paper is to introduce a new paradigm that facilitates the transition to more conscious, long-term growth. The proposed circular iterative thinking framework shifts from linear, reductionist thinking to a more holistic, systemic vision, underpinned by disruptive sustainable innovation. This novel paradigm creates positive impacts across the economy, environment, and global geopolitics. The paper demonstrates the application of this framework in two case studies, providing concrete evidence of its utility in real-world scenarios, including Heineken’s sustainable practices at its Meoqui brewery, which recovered methane for energy use, reduced water consumption, and contributed to local irrigation. The results underscore the effectiveness of the Systems Approach to Circular Economy in achieving economic decoupling and enhancing sustainability.
European Vision of a Gigabit Society: Evidence from Poland
Authors: Kuś Agnieszka , Kuflewska Wioleta , Trocewicz Anna
Published: February 2025

Digital transformation is a key driver of economic and social growth, with the development of broadband infrastructure and fifth-generation (5G) technologies forming the foundation of the Gigabit Society under the framework of the “Digital Decade of Europe”. Digitization also plays a key role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by contributing to the development of smart cities and improving resource management and citizens’ quality of life. This article critically analyzes Poland’s progress in achieving European digital objectives drawing on European Commission data, especially the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI). Poland has expanded fiber optic technology (FTTP) and digital public services. However, barriers include limited 5G implementation, low digital skills, and minimal use of advanced technologies in business. The results indicate the need for further regulatory reforms, increased investment, and systemic support for digital education. This article contributes by linking digital policy and technology to sustainable economic and social development in national and European contexts.
Sustainable Active Travel in Environmentally Challenging Cities: A Systematic Review of Barriers and Strategies
Authors: Wismadi Muhammad Tsaqif , Frøyen Yngve Karl , Rasheed Adil
Published: February 2025

Active travel modes, such as walking and cycling, are essential for fostering sustainable urban transportation. However, their adoption in environmentally challenging areas—characterised by steep slopes, extreme weather, and rugged terrain—presents significant obstacles. This study addresses these challenges by conducting a systematic literature review of studies published between 2000 and 2024 to identify strategies that promote active travel in such contexts. Using a structured five-step methodology, 62 relevant articles were selected and analysed to explore common challenges and propose tailored solutions. The findings highlight critical barriers, including topographical difficulties, harsh climatic conditions, and adverse weather, all of which hinder walking and cycling. To address these barriers, this study identifies a range of solutions, including infrastructure enhancements such as bike lifts, e-bike systems, shaded walkways, and heated pavements, as well as policy measures like financial incentives and disincentive regulations. Importantly, this study makes a deliberate effort to avoid overgeneralised solutions by emphasising the need for interventions that are context-sensitive and tailored to specific environmental challenges, urban scales, and local conditions. By providing options for actionable strategies, this research offers a comprehensive foundation for developing inclusive and sustainable policies that encourage active travel in diverse and environmentally constrained urban settings.
Network and Energy Storage Joint Planning and Reconstruction Strategy for Improving Power Supply and Renewable Energy Acceptance Capacities
Authors: Kong Xianghao , Feng Liang , Peng Ke , Song Guanyu , Xiao Chuanliang
Published: February 2025

The integration of distributed generation (DG) into distribution networks has significantly increased the strong coupling between power supply capacity and renewable energy acceptance capacity. Addressing this strong coupling while enhancing both capacities presents a critical challenge in modern distribution network development. This study introduces an innovative joint planning and reconstruction strategy for network and energy storage, designed to simultaneously enhance power supply capacity and renewable energy acceptance capacity. The proposed approach employs a bi-level optimization model: the upper level focuses on minimizing economic costs by determining the optimal locations and capacities of energy storage systems and the layout of network lines, while the lower level aims to maximize power supply and renewable energy acceptance capacities by optimizing line switch states. Additionally, this research quantifies the coupling relationship between these two capacities under uncertainty, providing a deeper understanding of their dynamic interaction. Advanced computational techniques, including Monte Carlo simulations and particle swarm optimization (PSO), are utilized to solve the model efficiently. Case studies demonstrate that the proposed strategy effectively enhances both power supply and renewable energy acceptance capacities. Furthermore, exploring the strong coupling relationship between these two capacities under various conditions not only optimizes the utilization of renewable energy in the power system and prevents resource waste, but also helps avoid the volatility impacts of renewable energy uncertainty on the power system in actual planning. Additionally, the network and energy storage joint planning and reconstruction strategy proposed in this study achieves cost minimization under the constraint of limited resources and simultaneously enhanced both capacities. The strategy provides feasible solutions for power grid planning in actual applications.
Sixty Years at the Rega Institute
Authors: De Clercq Erik
Published: February 2025

I started my research career (in 1965) on interferon by identifying polyacrylic acid (PAA) as an interferon inducer. Poly(I).poly(C), discovered by Maurice Hilleman’s group, proved to be more potent as an interferon inducer, and through its mRNA, we were able to clone and express human β-interferon. The discovery of the reverse transcriptase (RT) by Temin and Baltimore (in 1970) brought me to the detection of suramin as a powerful RT inhibitor and enabled Sam Broder and his colleagues to identify suramin as the first inhibitor of HIV replication. In this capacity, it was subsequently superseded by AZT and other 2′,3′-dideoxynucleoside (ddN) analogs, including d4T. In collaboration with Antonín Holý, we discovered several acyclic nucleoside phosphonates as potent inhibitors of both HIV and HBV (hepatitis B virus) replication. In collaboration with Paul Janssen, we identified various non-nucleoside RT inhibitors (NNRTIs) of HIV-1 replication. Of the nucleotide RT inhibitors (NtRTTs), tenofovir emerged as the most promising congener. It was derivatized to its oral prodrugs TDF and TAF. To enhance their efficacy, they were combined with other anti-HIV drugs, and two of them were pursued (and found efficacious) in the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) of HIV infections.
Detecting Arboviruses Through Screening Asymptomatic Blood Donors in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil During a Dengue Outbreak
Authors: Ribeiro Marisa de Oliveira , Arruda Mônica Barcellos , Calazans Alexandre Rodrigues , Frederico Alexandre Vicente , Brito Anielly Ferreira , Barreto Beatriz Vasconcello de Souza , Brandão Élida Millena de Vasconcelos , Athayde Hamilton , Nascimento Kátia Cristina Silva , Souza Luiz Paulo de Brito Oliveira , Cardoso Pedro Henrique , Guimarães Priscilla Lopes da Silva , Costa Vanessa Duarte da , Silva Carlos Alexandre da Costa , Soares Alexandra Martins , Iole Josiane , Louzada Guilherme , Filho Luiz Amorim , Alvarez Patrícia
Published: February 2025

Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) dengue (DENV), chikungunya (CHIK), and Zika (ZIKV) have been responsible for a high number of outbreaks worldwide. However, their screening in blood donors is not mandatory, and asymptomatic cases might act as an important cause of virus transmission via transfusion. A study was conducted to assess the presence of DENV (serotypes 1–4), ZIKV, and CHIKV in pooled samples (pool size: six) from asymptomatic blood donors. A total of 9463 plasma pools, corresponding to 56,778 blood donations from asymptomatic blood donors who attended donor sessions at HEMORIO and other blood centers in Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, was submitted to automated nucleic-acid extraction and PCR amplification using ZC D-Tipagem molecular assay (Bio-Manguinhos). In general, a pool prevalence of 1% (95/9463) and a donor prevalence of 0.17% (95/56,778) were observed. January and February 2024 had a total of 62 positive pools out of 95 (65.3%). Targets DENV-1 and -2 had a higher prevalence in the studied months—early summer—with 24 and 28 positive pools, respectively. ZC D-Tipagem molecular assay was able to detect the best-known arboviruses circulating in asymptomatic blood donors; this study suggested that ZIKV, CHIK, and DENV are circulating in asymptomatic blood donors before blood donations and can be transmitted to blood transfusion recipients.
Safety and Immunogenicity of Concomitant Administration and Combined Administration of Bivalent BNT162b2 COVID-19 Vaccine and Bivalent RSVpreF Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine with or Without Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine in Adults ≥ 65 Years of Age
Authors: Neutel Joel M. , Erdem Rahsan , Jiang Qin , Cannon Kevin , Stacey Helen , Newton Ryan , Gomme Emily , Li Wen , Mensa Federico J. , Türeci Özlem , Şahin Uğur , Swanson Kena A. , Munjal Iona , Cooper David , Koury Kenneth , Anderson Annaliesa S. , Gurtman Alejandra , Kitchin Nicholas
Published: February 2025

Concomitant administration may improve vaccination rates. This analysis of a phase 1/2 randomized study included 1073 healthy ≥65-year-olds who previously received ≥3 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine doses. Participants received concomitantly administered RSVpreF and bivalent BA.4/BA.5-adapted BNT162b2 vaccine (concomitant administration) with or without quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIV), admixed combined RSVpreF + BNT162b2 vaccine (combined vaccine) with or without QIV, RSVpreF, BNT162b2, or QIV. Immunogenicity objectives included demonstrating the noninferiority of neutralizing antibody titers elicited by concomitant administration and combined vaccine compared with RSVpreF or BNT162b2 administered alone, and by concomitant administration and combined vaccine given with QIV compared with RSVpreF, BNT162b2, and QIV alone. Reactogenicity (≤7 days) and safety ≤1 month (adverse events (AEs)) and ≤6 months (serious AEs (SAEs)) after vaccination were assessed. Noninferiority for all immunogenicity comparisons was demonstrated. All vaccine groups were well tolerated; no new safety concerns were identified. Reactogenicity was mostly mild/moderate with rates generally similar across groups, except injection site pain and fatigue, which were less frequent with RSVpreF + placebo vs. other groups. AEs were infrequent, mostly mild/moderate, occurring at similar frequencies across groups. No AEs leading to study withdrawal or vaccine-related SAEs were reported. Favorable safety and tolerability alongside similar immunogenicity provide support for concomitant or combined use of RSVpreF and BNT162b2, with or without QIV, to help protect older adults from these important respiratory pathogens (NCT05886777).
Effect of Ascites Syndrome on Diversity of Cecal Microbiota of Broiler Chickens
Authors: Reheman Aikebaier , Wang Zhichao , Gao Ruihuan , He Jiang , Huang Juncheng , Shi Changqing , Qi Meng , Feng Xinwei
Published: February 2025

Ascites syndrome (AS) is a metabolic disease that seriously affects the growth and development of broiler chickens. Intestinal microbiota play a significant role in the growth of broiler chickens. Therefore, further research on the relationship between AS and intestinal microbiota will help to better understand the impact of AS on broiler growth. In this study, 0.2% sodium chloride was added to the drinking water, which induced AS in broiler chickens, and we detected the influence of AS on the growth performance and cecal microbiota of broiler chickens. The results showed that AS significantly reduced the cecal microbial diversity of broiler chickens and affected the cecal microbial composition at the phylum and genus levels (p = 0.05). Further, LEfSe analysis revealed that AS significantly increased the abundance of Bacteroidetes (p = 0.035) while simultaneously reducing the abundance of Actinobacteria (p = 0.031) in the cecum. Additionally, the differential metabolites associated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon degradation were significantly diminished. The findings suggest that AS may further impact the growth rate of broiler chickens by altering cecal microorganisms.
“My Bitch Is Empty!” An Overview of the Reasons for Pregnancy Loss in Dogs
Authors: Mantziaras George , Zakosek Pipan Maja
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this review is to present reasons for pregnancy loss in dogs. Termination of pregnancy can occur at any stage of gestation, sometimes even before pregnancy is diagnosed. If embryonic death occurs before day 35 of gestation, the embryo is absorbed. Fetal death in the second half of gestation leads to abortion or fetal emphysema, maceration, or mummification. Abnormal embryonic development, competition between placental sites, or genetic abnormalities of the embryo(s) can lead to termination of pregnancy. Maternal factors that alter ovarian function or the environment in the oviducts and uterus, such as cystic endometrial hyperplasia or inflammation, can lead to pregnancy loss. Abnormalities of the placenta, uterine torsion, metrocoele, environmental stress, and malnutrition can have detrimental effects on fetal development. Several drugs or medications can also have embryotoxic/teratogenic effect. Endocrinological disorders such as hypoluteodism, gestational diabetes, and hypothyroidism can be reasons for pregnancy failure. Several bacteria, protozoa, and viruses can cause pregnancy loss in dogs. Etiological diagnoses of pregnancy loss in dogs are challenging as the exact causes are not always obvious; so, a multi-faceted approach is required.
On the issue of legal behavior in the field of wage labor
Authors:   Moscow, Mironov V.I.
Published: February 2025

The article considers the possibilities of assessing legal behavior and the effectiveness of labor law norms that allow legal relations to arise that correspond to their content.
Employee’s rights to social security: some problems of law enforcement
Authors:   Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Gusev A.Yu.
Published: February 2025

The legal status of persons working under an employment contract cannot be studied in isolation from their rights in the field of social security, which are constitutionally fixed. A right is a declaration if it is not effectively protected. The article analyzes judicial and non-judicial forms and methods of protecting social security rights,
makes suggestions for their optimization, and concludes that improving the effectiveness of protecting the rights of participants in social security relations. suggests the need for further improvement of such protection.
Digital monitoring of heavy equipment: advancing cost optimization and operational efficiency
Authors: Moreira Carolina Araujo
Published: February 2025

The monitoring of heavy equipment using digital technologies has become a crucial solution for cost optimization and improving operational efficiency in essential sectors such as construction, mining, and infrastructure. The integration of technologies such as advanced sensors, the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) enables proactive management of machines, allowing for early failure detection, real-time monitoring, and the adoption of predictive maintenance. These advancements result in significant reductions in downtime, extend the lifespan of equipment, and minimize emergency repair costs. The research by Khan et al. (2022), Ma et al. (2020), and Rohith et al. (2023) demonstrates how technological innovations such as AI, ML, BIM, and GIS are transforming maintenance strategies. These tools not only optimize machine performance but also provide intelligent, data-driven decision support, creating a more efficient and sustainable environment. The implementation of these technologies allows for the integration of new automated systems, which can revolutionize equipment management in various sectors. However, the adoption of these technologies also faces challenges, as indicated by Dagsa et al. (2022) and Shekari and Ray (2024), who highlight the limitations of monitoring systems and potential contractual disputes. While the benefits are evident, the excess of data and contractual complications require managers to adopt balanced solutions to ensure that risks are minimized while benefits are maximized. In summary, digital technologies in heavy equipment monitoring represent a significant advancement, offering a clear path toward long-term sustainability and operational efficiency.
Evaluating integrated fertilizer strategies for sustainable paddy yield improvement in Mahaweli System B, Sri Lanka
Authors: Wijesundara W. R. A. Tharaka Prabhath
Published: February 2025

In Sri Lanka's dry-zone region, the Mahaweli System B area is central to national paddy production, benefiting from supplementary irrigation from the Maduru Oya reservoir. However, the high dependency on chemical fertilizers, subsidized by the government, has led to escalating environmental concerns and diminishing returns in paddy yields. Consequently, farmers have increasingly adopted integrated fertilizer management practices that blend organic and inorganic inputs to balance cost, yield, and environmental impact. This research investigates the effectiveness of these farmer-adapted integrated fertilizer strategies compared to conventional chemical-only fertilizer applications, focusing on yield performance, soil health, and economic feasibility. Data were collected through surveys of 100 farmers in the Dimbulagala block, assessing a range of factors including soil nutrient levels, crop residue management, fertilizer application rates, and land preparation practices. The findings reveal that while integrated practices support soil health and nutrient availability, yield outcomes vary significantly based on the type, timing, and quantity of fertilizers used. Notably, farmers who adopted a comprehensive management approach—incorporating organic inputs with optimized land preparation and crop residue practices—achieved better yields and improved soil quality. This study underscores the need for context-specific fertilizer recommendations that prioritize sustainability and long-term soil fertility. Further research on fine-tuning integrated nutrient management practices may enhance both productivity and ecological health, thereby supporting the livelihoods of paddy farmers in Mahaweli System B.
Aplicação da lei no combate ao tráfico de animais silvestres
Authors: Gruntowski Alvaro , Vasconcelos Aislan Policarpo Barretos
Published: February 2025

O tráfico de animais silvestres é um problema grave, que ameaça a biodiversidade e o equilíbrio ecológico em todo o planeta. No Brasil, os crimes ambientais são previstos na Lei Federal nº 9.605, de 12 de fevereiro de 1998 - Lei de Crimes Ambientais, porém, é notório que esse diploma legal não tipifica o crime de tráfico da fauna silvestre como deveria, nem tampouco o penaliza de forma compatível com a sua real gravidade, impossibilitando uma persecução penal suficiente ao seu efetivo combate. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar os dispositivos legais que podem ser aplicados na repressão ao tráfico de animais silvestres, e a forma como a Polícia Militar Ambiental o faz, no Estado do Paraná. Para tanto, inicia-se com uma revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema, que ressalta a preocupante realidade do tráfico de animais silvestres, além de fazer uma digressão histórica da legislação penal que tipifica os crimes contra a fauna silvestre no Brasil. Exposta a importância e a evolução histórica do tema, o trabalho passa a analisar quais são os dispositivos legais aplicáveis ao combate desses crimes, e o tipo de persecução penal que possibilitam, de acordo com as suas penas, à luz do Direito Penal brasileiro. Fundamentando-se em tal análise, o estudo passa a concluir sobre a possibilidade e a necessidade da aplicação da Lei de Crimes Ambientais em concurso com outros dispositivos legais, de forma que as forças policiais e os operadores do Direito consigam desenvolver uma persecução penal mais efetiva para a prevenção e repressão desses delitos.
Diagnóstico tardio de câncer de pulmão: análise de broncoscopias em um hospital quaternário
Authors: Oliveira Natalia Teixeira de , Brunello Luis Fernando Spagnuolo , Leite Jaqueline Souza Chaves Taniguchi , Gomes André Paschoalino , Titenis Lavinia Vigo , Durães Sarah Magrinelli Sousa , Alvarez Bruno Durante , Klein Diego de Aguiar , Ostroski Alyson , Prado Dante Adriano Do , Souza Bruno Correa de
Published: February 2025

Introdução: O câncer de pulmão configura-se como a principal causa de morte por doença maligna no mundo e a OMS estima que a taxa de aparecimento de novos casos tende a aumentar, especialmente pelo aumento do consumo de tabaco. Em geral, pacientes com câncer de pulmão em estágio inicial são assintomáticos ou oligossintomáticos, e por esse motivo a maioria das neoplasias pulmonares são diagnosticadas já em estágios avançados. Sabe-se que o diagnóstico precoce é fator preditivo de melhor prognóstico e eficácia no tratamento. Objetivo: Levantar diagnósticos de câncer de pulmão em broncoscopias realizadas no ano de 2019 e relacionar ao grau de estadiamento das neoplasias. Método: Estudo retrospectivo, transversal e observacional realizado através da coleta de dados de prontuários de 226 exames de fibrobroncoscopias com biópsia transbrônquica realizadas no ano de 2019. Foram levantados os laudos das tomografias de tórax dos exames positivos para malignidade e classificados quanto ao grau de estadiamento ao momento do diagnóstico. Foram excluídos do estudo os pacientes cujo prontuário faltava informações sobre tipo histológico ou não possuíam dados suficientes para classificação no laudo da tomografia de tórax. Resultados: Dos 129 pacientes com diagnóstico de câncer, observou-se 73 homens e 56 mulheres (proporção 1,3:1, respectivamente). A média de idade geral dos pacientes ao diagnóstico foi de 64,8 anos. Em relação aos tumores não pequenas células, 72,9% do total apresentou estágio avançado inoperável no momento do diagnóstico (IIIB-IV), em comparação a estágios iniciais (IA-IIIA) Conclusão: A maioria dos pacientes portadores de câncer de pulmão tiveram seu diagnóstico estabelecido já em estágio avançado e inoperável (estágios IIIB-IV). No entanto, mesmo com diretrizes bem estabelecidas e atualizadas para rastreio das neoplasias pulmonares, o diagnóstico precoce ainda é um desafio para promover tratamentos com maior expectativa de cura.
Prevalência de testagem dos contactantes de pacientes com Hanseníase em um município da Baixada Fluminense/RJ: um estudo transversal
Authors: Nascimento Larissa Pinheiro do , Malfacini Solange da Silva , Alvim Eduarda Reis da Rocha Villalba , Condé Gabrielle Mendonça , Mourão Luma Chan , Silva Lohrane Menezes da , Vicini Juliana Rosa , Carvalho Maria Luiza Marcondes
Published: February 2025

A hanseníase é uma doença infecciosa crônica que representa um desafio à saúde pública. O risco de transmissão é aumentado entre pessoas com exposição prolongada a pacientes diagnosticados, sendo fundamental o rastreio de contactantes para evitar deficiências permanentes. Objetiva-se traçar um perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes com diagnóstico de hanseníase no local e período estudado e analisar a prevalência de testagem de contactantes de pacientes com hanseníase verificando se houve falha na detecção precoce levando ao diagnóstico tardio. Para tanto, foi realizado estudo de abordagem quantitativa, descritivo, transversal e retrospectivo com base nos dados do SINAN, utilizando dados secundários de registros realizados no período de janeiro de 2018 a dezembro de 2022. Observa-se que a maior parte dos novos casos é de sexo masculino, entre 60 a 69 anos, negros, com ensino fundamental incompleto. Apesar da alta proporção de contatos de hanseníase examinados, há elevada proporção de casos novos com incapacidade grau II, sugerindo diagnóstico tardio, associada ao baixo percentual de casos novos entre contactantes, sugerindo que haja subnotificação de contatos.
A atuação do farmacêutico no atendimento de urgência e emergência em âmbito hospitalar
Authors: Vacari Vinicius , Santos Cássya Fonseca , Pedott Aodrei Marcia , Araújo Thiago Bruno Reis , Junior Clóvis Girola
Published: February 2025

O farmacêutico é um profissional que desempenha um papel essencial na promoção do uso racional de medicamentos, contribuindo para a segurança e eficácia das terapias. Além disso, colabora com as equipes multiprofissionais para melhorar os resultados clínicos e a qualidade da assistência. O objetivo deste artigo é destacar a importância da atuação do Farmacêutico junto a equipe multiprofissional no atendimento ao paciente com entrada em Unidade hospitalar. A metodologia escolhida foi de revisão de literatura, obtida a partir da análise de artigos na base de dados: Scielo, Lilacs, PubMed e BVS nos idiomas português e inglês. Pelos resultados encontrados verificou-se que o papel do farmacêutico nos hospitais é de extrema importância e multifacetado. No ambiente crítico e dinâmico do hospital, o farmacêutico contribui de maneira decisiva para a segurança e eficácia do tratamento farmacológico. Sendo que o farmacêutico é um profissional indispensável no cuidado à saúde, promovendo o uso seguro e eficaz de medicamentos. Sua atuação envolve intervenções diretas no cuidado ao paciente, otimização de tratamentos e prevenção de eventos adversos.
Angiomixoma agressivo: aspectos radiológicos de entidade rara com acometimento pélvico
Authors: Cunha Mariana Ribeiro , Camilo Rafael Pímenta , Cortes Olivia Santos , Sorte Sâmara Ataíde Boa , Oliveira Renata Cobo de , Souza Luis Ronan Marquez Ferreira de , Pereira Mariana Franco
Published: February 2025

O angiomioma agressivo é um tumor mesenquimal raro, de crescimento lento e comportamento localmente invasivo, com maior prevalência em mulheres na região pélvica e perineal, mas também relatado em homens. Caracteriza-se histologicamente por uma matriz mixoide rica em vasos e, clinicamente, pela tendência à recidiva local, mesmo após excisão cirúrgica completa. Diagnósticos diferenciais incluem lipossarcoma e outros tumores de tecidos moles, sendo o diagnóstico frequentemente confirmado por exames de imagem, como ressonância magnética e análise histopatológica. O manejo geralmente envolve excisão cirúrgica ampla, mas terapias alternativas, como hormonioterapia, têm sido exploradas, especialmente em casos inoperáveis ou recorrentes. A literatura destaca a necessidade de seguimento prolongado devido ao alto risco de recidiva.
Síndrome de reação a drogas com eosinofilia e outras manifestações sistêmicas (DRESS): relato de caso
Authors: Finta Ana Letícia Neller , Neto Osvaldo Simari , Meireles Matheus dos Santos , Jorge Caio Cardozo
Published: February 2025

A Síndrome de reação a drogas com eosinofilia e outras manifestações sistêmicas (DRESS) é uma condição médica que apesar de rara, possui uma taxa alta de morbidade e mortalidade. Consiste em um quadro que envolve aparecimento de lesões cutâneas (rash), eosinofilia, alterações hematológicas e o até envolvimento sistêmico, podendo evoluir para falência de múltiplos órgãos. A fisiopatologia ainda não é totalmente esclarecida, mas envolve critérios clínicos e laboratoriais descritos no RegiSCAR (Registry of Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions), além de relato pelo paciente do uso de medicações que são rotineiramente prescritas na prática médica, como o aluporinol e anticonvulsivantes como a carbamazepina. Devido a relevância do assunto, foi relatado o caso de uma paciente que apresentou sintomas compatíveis com a Síndrome enquanto fazia uso de diversos dos medicamentos listados. Assim, foi exposta a evolução clínica, os exames complementares solicitados e o manejo com uso de corticosteroides não esteroidais, quando a paciente evoluiu com melhora clínica.
Capital adequacy standard according to Basel committee agreements and its application in islamic banks - a case study of Bahrain islamic bank 2015 - 2023
Authors: Assam Boubaya
Published: February 2025

The capital adequacy standard according to the Basel Committee is one of the most prominent risk management tools, and it is mandatory for all banks to apply, due to its imposition by central banks, but Islamic banks find some difficulties in applying this standard, because it contains only the characteristics of conventional banks, and an Islamic standard issued by the Islamic Financial Services Board was issued to amend the Basel Committee standard with the aim of applying it by Islamic banks, but the Basel standard remains the most recognized internationally. This study aims to know what was issued by the Basel Committee regarding the capital adequacy standard, and the possibility of applying it in Islamic banks, or the necessity of adapting to the Islamic standard issued by the Islamic Financial Services Board, and to achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive approach, the analytical approach and the case study approach were followed, as the annual reports of the Islamic bank applied to it and the financial documents obtained were relied upon, and the study concluded by reaching a set of results, the most important of which is that Islamic banks can apply the Basel Committee standard, but applying the Islamic standard issued by the Islamic Financial Services Board is more appropriate because it takes into account the characteristics of Islamic banks in the capital adequacy equation.
Participación de padres en las intenciones universitarias de estudiantes del instituto Manuel Bonilla, 2024
Authors: Romero Wendy Zamira López , Mendoza Luis Adolfo Moncada , Medina José Francisco Cáceres , Zelaya Iris Suyapa Pineda , Rodríguez Karen Florencia Bardales , Guerra Ana María Gertrudiz , Sales María Lucrecia
Published: February 2025

El presente estudio tiene como propósito indagar sobre el papel de los padres en las aspiraciones universitarias de los estudiantes del Instituto Manuel Bonilla de La Ceiba, 2024. Para ello, se aplicó un enfoque cuantitativo ya que, la naturaleza del estudio es no experimental y descriptivo puesto que ninguna de las variables fue influenciadas y solamente observadas en una única ocasión. El alcance de la investigación busca describir la realidad de la participación de los padres de familia en el contexto específico del Instituto Manuel Bonilla, sin profundizar en las causas subyacentes de este fenómeno ni establecer relaciones causales entre las variables. Los resultados obtenidos son de gran utilidad para comprender mejor el papel de los padres en el proceso de toma de decisiones educativas de los jóvenes y para el disenoo de estrategias que promuevan su éxito académico. Por último, se desarrolló un análisis de los datos sin alterar la información recabada para obtener un resultado confiable, mismos que la influencia de los padres no solo se refleja en la selección de la carrera, sino también en la motivación, el apoyo emocional y la guía práctica durante el proceso de toma de decisiones.
Анализ применения современных технологий в области экспертизы и расследования пожаров
Authors: Прасолова Е.Н. , Кабакова Е.С. , Долгушина Л.В. , Ступина С.А.
Published: February 2025

В данной статье был проведен анализ современного оснащения в области пожарно-технической экспертизы и расследования пожаров. Применение современных инновационных технологий в расследовании и экспертизе пожаров обусловлено необходимостью установления своевременного и эффективно-достоверного проведения пожарно-технических экспертиз. От этого зависит определение точной причины пожара и, в дальнейшем, выявления виновных, как уже было сказано в самом начале. Были рассмотрены различные современные технологии, которые помогают при расследовании пожаров и кратчайшего установления причины и виновника.

In this article, an analysis of modern equipment in the field of fire technical expertise and fire investigation was carried out. The use of modern innovative technologies in the investigation and examination of fires is due to the need to establish timely and effectively reliable fire technical examinations. It depends on determining the exact cause of the fire and, in the future, identifying the culprits, as already mentioned at the very beginning. Various modern technologies were considered that help in the investigation of fires and the shortest possible identification of the cause and culprit.
Светоотражающие огнезащитные композитные слои на оксодиазольной текстильной подложке
Authors: Рева О.В. , Богданова В.В. , Криваль Д.В.
Published: February 2025

В статье представлены результаты исследований по разработке новых композитных материалов для защитной одежды пожарных, обладающих улучшенными тепло- и светоотражающими свойствами. Выявлены оптимальные условия каждой из стадий ступенчатого создания на оксодиазольной ткани огнестойкого светоотражающего композитного слоя для защитной одежды. Экспериментальные данные подтверждают высокую эффективность предложенной двухстадийной обработки, обеспечивающей устойчивость к тепловому потоку и огню, а также улучшение механических характеристик материала.

The article presents the results of research on the development of new composite materials for firefighters' protective clothing with improved heat and light reflecting properties. Optimal conditions for each stage of stepwise creation of a fire-resistant reflective composite layer for protective clothing on oxodiazole fabric are identified. Experimental data confirm the high efficiency of the proposed two-stage treatment, which ensures resistance to heat flow and fire, as well as improved mechanical characteristics of the material.