bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Trait Variation and Correlations in Hybrid Rice Seed Production Using CMS Breeding Techniques
Authors: Pal Riya , Santra Chand Kumar
Published: January 2025

Imperfect panicle emergence in Cytoplasmic Male Sterile (CMS) lines is a hindrance for hybrid rice seed (F1) production. In CMS lines 10-15% of spikelets remaining enclosed within the flag leaf. This limits their availability for outcrossing, thereby reducing the efficiency of hybrid rice seed production. To mitigate this issue, the application of gibberellic acid (GA3) is a common practice. However, the high cost of GA3 poses a significant barrier for middle-class farmers involved in hybrid rice seed production. This study aims to identify low-cost chemical alternatives to GA3. We evaluated ten different treatments, including a control, on CMS (A) line rice plants. Our findings indicate that penicillin is the most effective treatment, offering high yield at a reduced cost. According to the yield component, treatment-2 (penicillin) reflected grain yield 71.26 g plant -1 which is highest among all the treatments. Potassium dichromate also performed well in promoting panicle emergence. Characters showing positive and significant correlations among different traits are expected to improve yield and can be selected for further advancement in hybrid rice seed production.
A Weed diversity and Comparative Allelopathic Effects of Extracts of Trianthema portulacastrum L., Portulaca oleracea L. and Boerhavia diffusa L. on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Hibiscus cannabinus L.
Authors: Kavitha Bommana , Basha Shaik
Published: January 2025

This study examines the diversity of weeds and the allelopathic impact of selected weed extracts on the seed germination and seedling development of Hibiscus cannabinus L., a leafy vegetable from the Malvaceae family. Field observations were conducted from March to June 2023 in B. Thandrapadu, a village in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district. We identified 34 weed species belonging to 16 families with varied important value index (IVI). Trianthema portulacastrum exhibited the highest IVI at 27.11%, followed by Portulaca oleracea 15.59%, Boerhavia diffusa 15.54%, Cynodon dactylon 14.54% and Parthenium hysterophorus 14.52%. Allelopathy effect of aqueous extracts of the top three weeds at varying concentrations on seed germination and seedling performance of H. cannabinus was assessed. All three weed species demonstrated the strong allelopathic effect on seed germination and seedling growth at 100% concentration and the weakest at 25%. Comparatively, T. portulacastrum showed a more pronounced effect than the other two weed species. Therefore, environmentally sustainable and appropriate weed management strategies are necessary for the agricultural sector during the initial stages or prior to crop planting.
Potential of Seed Priming to Ameliorate Plant Productivity and Augment Active Nodulation in Vigna mungo for Sustainable Agriculture
Authors: Divyansukumar Prajapati , Masih Sam A. , Maxton Ann
Published: January 2025

Twenty-one genotypes of black gram were evaluated to study the impact of pre-sowing phytohormonal seed priming on root nodulation. From the present investigation, the genotype IC-261175 reported maximum root length under ascorbic acid treated seeds while the genotype IC-334268 had maximum shoot length under riboflavin treated seeds as riboflavin can lead to more vigorous seedling growth than ascorbic acid. Genotype IC-426495 reported the highest number of nodules per plant and the number of active nodules under ascorbic acid treated seeds. At both the genotypic and phenotypic levels, correlation coefficient analysis showed that seed yield per plant showed a substantial and positive link with number of major branches, number of pods per plant, pod length, seed index, and harvest index. The present study thus concludes that seed priming in Vigna mungo with ascorbic acid, riboflavin is capable of augmenting plant growth, nodulation and also ameliorates soil fertility as the active nodulation induced by seed priming aids in the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen compounds taken up by plants by the left behind nitrogenous compounds reclaim the soil fertility.
Genetic Variation for Grain Quality and Yield Attributing Traits in Upland Rice (Oryzasativa L.) Landraces of Nagaland
Authors: Lalrindiki H. , Seyie Kigwe , Verma Harendra , Rao D. Purushotama , Chaturvedi H. P.
Published: January 2025

Rice holds a central place in the cultural heritage of the ethnic tribes of Nagaland, symbolizing a deeply rooted, traditional crop. Enhancing rice strains to create elite varieties that combine both qualitative and complex traits, such as increased yield, is feasible by harnessing the genetic diversity within the population. This study focused on evaluating genetic variability and the relationships between grain quality and yield traits in 50 rice landraces. Data were collected on eleven traits contributing to yield and eleven parameters related to grain quality. The analysis of variance revealed significant variability across all measured traits. Yield-related traits, particularly the number of tillers per plant, total grains per plant, number of panicles per plant, number of filled grains per plant, grain yield per plant, and test weight, exhibited substantial genotypic and phenotypic variation. Similarly, grain quality traits such as amylose content, gelatinization temperature, and gel consistency also displayed notable variation. Most traits, except the number of tillers and panicles per plant, demonstrated high heritability. Furthermore, grain yield per plant showed a strong positive correlation with the number of tillers and panicles per plant at both genotypic and phenotypic levels.
Supports for informal caregivers of people living with dementia in the Middle East and North Africa Region: realist review
Authors: Alyafei Amani , Swarbrick Caroline , Holland Carol
Published: January 2025

In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the commitment to honour parents and keep private ‘issues’ within the home combine to shape caregiving styles and needs. Evidence on the effectiveness of interventions for informal caregivers for people living with dementia in the MENA region is lacking. This study offers an overview of interventions for caregivers. It also explores informal caregivers’ needs, preferences and views on addressing intervention through online content. A middle-range programme theory is developed to provide insight into the mechanisms underpinning the interventions.

A realist review approach was used to explore what intervention types and features support the informal caregivers of people living with dementia throughout the MENA region and to examine in which contexts and how these interventions worked. The realist synthesis included 23 articles and eight interviews with health professionals. Eight context–mechanism–outcome configurations (CMOCs) were extrapolated to build and iteratively refine a middle-range programme theory and finalise it for testing. Contextual conditions that emerged include stigma, long care duration, culture, lack of support and the effect of this on intervention uptake. Mechanisms reported include feeling supported and empowering caregivers with the skills, knowledge and support they need, which led to outcomes such as improved quality of life for people living with dementia and caregivers and reduction in stress for caregivers.

This article contributes to the limited literature by addressing an identified gap in knowledge, providing insights into informal caregivers of people living with dementia in the MENA region to understand why particular interventions work or not, and in what contexts.
The Settler Colonial Ideal in Nineteenth-Century France: From Revolutionary Shipwreck to Settler Colonial Shores
Authors: Legg Charlotte Ann
Published: January 2025

Abstract: This article analyzes the published testimonies of French shipwreck survivors to trace the emergence of a settler colonial ideal in nineteenth-century France. Emerging from the encounters of French survivors with the men of the Anglo-World, this ideal encouraged compassionate, paternalist authority as a solution to the ongoing conflict of paternal despotism and disorderly fraternal freedom in France. The community of sentiment imagined in shipwreck testimonies was gendered and racialized, cultivating white compassion across colonial empires. These transimperial affective ties allowed the settler colonial ideal to persist in the early twentieth century, despite the abandonment of further projects for French settlement.
Barriers to and impacts of hepatitis C treatment among people who inject drugs in Kenya: A qualitative study
Authors: Manley Hannah N. , Riback Lindsey R. , Nyakowa Mercy , Akiyama Matthew J. , Cherutich Peter , Lizcano John , Kurth Ann , Muller Abbe
Published: January 2025

Hepatitis C (HCV) disproportionately affects people who inject drugs (PWID). Despite availability of safe and effective treatment, HCV treatment access and uptake among PWID in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has been limited. Understanding the lived experiences of PWID in these settings who have undergone treatment provides the opportunity to gain insight into how to implement treatment programs that meet the needs of this population. Using Rhodes’ Risk Environment Framework to guide our work, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 35 PWID who received HCV treatment in methadone clinics and drop-in-centers (DICs) in Nairobi and coastal Kenya supported by peer case managers from August to September 2019. Translated and transcribed interviews were analyzed thematically. Three overarching themes emerged in our thematic analysis: 1) Financial constraints as a barrier to HCV treatment, 2) HCV-related stigma, and 3) HCV treatment impacts on health and risk behaviors. These data signal unique challenges faced by PWID seeking HCV treatment in this LMIC setting and highlight the importance of interventions to reduce barriers to treatment. In order for positive treatment outcomes to be sustained, HCV treatment programs must address the barriers patients face at multiple levels and implement system-level changes.
Exploring the coupling coordination relationship and obstacle factors of rural revitalization, new-type urbanization, and digital economy in China
Authors: Ma Yajun , Yu Zhengyong , Liu Wei , Ren Qiang
Published: January 2025

The digital economy injects new vitality into rural revitalization and new-type urbanization to achieve rural industrial transformation, while the countryside and the city provide the soil for the development of the digital economy. This research establishes the rural revitalization (RR), new-type urbanization (NU), and digital economy (DE) system and uses the coupled coordination degree (CCD) model and obstacle degree (OD) model to study the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics and obstacle factors of the composite system in China from 2011 to 2021. The result showed that: (1) the comprehensive development level of the composite systems is on an upward trend year by year, but still shows a low-quality state; (2) the CCD of China’s provinces shows a spatial evolution pattern of high in the east and low in the west; (3) The obstacle factors of the RR, NU, DE subsystem are mainly involved the number of rural doctors and health workers, local financial income per capita and science and technology expenditure, and the digital finance coverage breadth index. These results suggested that Strengthening the synergy between China’s urban-rural integrated development and digital construction in the future hinges upon providing valuable decision-making insights to facilitate the pursuit of regionally differentiated development and the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Explainable post hoc portfolio management financial policy of a Deep Reinforcement Learning agent
Authors: de-la-Rica-Escudero Alejandra , Garrido-Merchán Eduardo C. , Coronado-Vaca María
Published: January 2025

Financial portfolio management investment policies computed quantitatively by modern portfolio theory techniques like the Markowitz model rely on a set of assumptions that are not supported by data in high volatility markets such as the technological sector or cryptocurrencies. Hence, quantitative researchers are looking for alternative models to tackle this problem. Concretely, portfolio management (PM) is a problem that has been successfully addressed recently by Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) approaches. In particular, DRL algorithms train an agent by estimating the distribution of the expected reward of every action performed by an agent given any financial state in a simulator, also called gymnasium. However, these methods rely on Deep Neural Networks model to represent such a distribution, that although they are universal approximator models, capable of representing this distribution over time, they cannot explain its behaviour, given by a set of parameters that are not interpretable. Critically, financial investors policies require predictions to be interpretable, to assess whether they follow a reasonable behaviour, so DRL agents are not suited to follow a particular policy or explain their actions. In this work, driven by the motivation of making DRL explainable, we developed a novel Explainable DRL (XDRL) approach for PM, integrating the Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) DRL algorithm with the model agnostic explainable machine learning techniques of feature importance, SHAP and LIME to enhance transparency in prediction time. By executing our methodology, we can interpret in prediction time the actions of the agent to assess whether they follow the requisites of an investment policy or to assess the risk of following the agent’s suggestions. We empirically illustrate it by successfully identifying key features influencing investment decisions, which demonstrate the ability to explain the agent actions in prediction time. We propose the first explainable post hoc PM financial policy of a DRL agent.
Integrating post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis with the WHO STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance in Niue, a study protocol
Authors: Craig Adam T. , Lawford Harriet , Mokoia Grizelda , Ikimau Minerva , Fetaui Peter , Marqardt Tonia , Lau Colleen L.
Published: January 2025

Background

Lymphatic filariasis (LF), a mosquito-borne parasitic disease caused by three species of filarial worms, was first detected in Niue, a small Pacific Island nation of approximately 1,600 people, in 1954. After extensive efforts involving multiple rounds of Mass Drug Administration, Niue was validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having e4liminated LF as a public health problem in 2016. However, no surveillance has been conducted since validation to confirm infection rates have remained below WHO’s elimination threshold. WHO has encouraged an integrated approach to disease surveillance and integrating LF post-validation surveillance (PVS) with existing surveys is an anticipated recommendation of the upcoming WHO LF-PVS guidelines. This paper describes a protocol for the implementation of an integrated approach to LF-PVS in Niue as cost-efficient and operationally feasible means of monitoring the disease in the population.

Methods

The LF-PVS will be implemented as part of a planned national population-based WHO STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factor surveillance (STEPS) in Niue. Integration between the LF-PVS and STEPS will occur at multiple points, including during pre-survey community awareness raising and engagement, when obtaining informed consent, during the collection of demographics, risk factor, and location data, and when collecting finger-prick blood samples (for glucose as part of the STEPS survey and LF as part of the LF-PVS). The primary outcome measure for LF transmission will be antigen positivity. Microfilaria slides will be prepared for any antigen-positive cases. Dried blood spots will be prepared for all participants for Multiplex Bead Assays-based analysis to detect anti-filarial antibodies. We estimate a total sample size of 1,062 participants aged 15–69, representing approximately 66% of the population.

Conclusions

The results of this study will provide insight into the status of LF in Niue and evaluate the advantages, challenges, and opportunities offered by integrated approaches to disease surveillance.
Design and realization of compressor data abnormality safety monitoring and inducement traceability expert system
Authors: Wang Yuan , Hu Shaolin
Published: January 2025

Centrifugal compressors are widely used in the oil and natural gas industry for gas compression, reinjection, and transportation. Fault diagnosis and identification of centrifugal compressors are crucial. To promptly monitor abnormal changes in compressor data and trace the causes leading to these data anomalies, this paper proposes a security monitoring and root cause tracing method for compressor data anomalies. Additionally, it presents an intelligent system design method for fault tracing in compressors and localization of faults from different sources. This method starts from petrochemical big data and consists of three parts: fault dynamic knowledge graph construction, instrument data sliding fault-tolerant filtering, and the fusion and reasoning of fault dynamic knowledge graph and instrument data variation monitoring. The results show that this method effectively overcomes the problems of false alarms and missed alarms based on fixed threshold alarm methods, and achieves 100% classification of two types of faults: non starting of the drive machine and low oil pressure by constructing a PCA (Principal Component Analysis)—SPE (Square Prediction Error)—CNN (Convolutional Neural Network) classifier. Combined with dynamic knowledge graph and NLP (Natural Language Processing) inference, it achieves good diagnostic results.
Research on reachable set boundary of neutral system with various types of disturbances
Authors: Xia Dongmei , Chen Kaiyuan , Sun Lin
Published: January 2025

This study delves into neutral-type systems (NTSs), emphasizing the critical role of defining precise reachable set (RS) boundaries for safe and efficient system design and operation. The investigation notably addresses the challenges posed by time-varying delays, applying Lyapunov’s direct method alongside advanced matrix inequality techniques to identify minimized and more accurate ellipsoidal boundaries of the RS in NTSs influenced by bounded and nonlinear disturbances. Our findings, verified through numerical simulations and comparisons with existing literature, demonstrate enhanced control and management capabilities for complex systems, thus underscoring the substantial theoretical and practical value of incorporating delay elements in NTSs.
Environmental maternal exposures and the risk of premature birth and intrauterine growth restriction: The Generation Gemelli study protocol of newborn exposome
Authors: Villani Leonardo , Pezzullo Angelo Maria , Pastorino Roberta , Maio Alessandra , Stollagli Francesca , Tirone Chiara , Barba Marta , Cozzolino Angela Maria , Pires Marafon Denise , Porcelli Martina , Sbordone Annamaria , Patti Maria Letizia , Bottoni Anthea , Paladini Angela , Fattore Simona , Romeo Domenico Marco , Parolini Ornella , Lattanzi Wanda , Rindi Guido , Tamagnone Luca , Marazza Marco , Genuardi Maurizio , Tabolacci Elisabetta , Mercuri Eugenio Maria , Chiaretti Antonio , Pasciuto Tina , Sanguinetti Maurizio , Valentini Vincenzo , Scambia Giovanni , Ricciardi Walter , Vento Giovanni , Lanzone Antonio , Boccia Stefania
Published: January 2025

Background

The study of women exposures and child outcomes occurring in the first 1,000 days of life since conception enhances understanding of the relationships between environmental factors, epigenetic changes, and disease development, extending beyond childhood and spanning the entire lifespan. Generation Gemelli is a recently launched case-control study that enrolls mother-newborns pairs in one of the largest university hospitals in Italy, in order to examine the association between maternal environmental exposures and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and the risk of premature birth. The study will also evaluate the association of maternal exposures and the health and growth of infants and children up to 24 months of age.

Methods

The study entails the set-up of a case-control study within a birth cohort. With approximately 4,000 annual deliveries, we aim to enroll 140 cases (newborns with IUGR and premature birth) and 280 controls per year, from September 2022. A comprehensive questionnaire will be used to gather information about various types of maternal environmental exposures before and during pregnancy. We will collect biological samples from both mothers and newborns (including vaginal swab, placenta sample, blood, saliva, meconium, and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid) at birth and within the early hours of the newborn’s life. We will perform laboratory examinations including dosage of heavy metals and essential elements, investigation of placental distress and fetal brain damage of biomarkers, analysis of microbiota and of DNA methylation profile. We will conduct clinical follow-up assessments in both cases and controls at months 12 and 24 and we will collect anthropometric data, feeding types with particular reference to breastfeeding and its duration, pediatric emergency room visits, hospitalizations, medication usage, known allergies, and neuropsychological development.

Discussion

The Generation Gemelli case-control study holds the promise of significantly enhancing our comprehension of how maternal environmental exposures relate to the health of children and the broader population. The study of the exposome will provide insights into the relationships between environmental exposures, epigenetic changes and health outcomes during the first 1000 days of life and onward.
Distributed, Scalable, Effificient and Fair Coordination for Agriculture Mobile Robot Fleets
Authors: López Sánchez Aitor
Published: January 2025

The book explores distributed, scalable, efficient, and fair routing for agricultural cooperative agribot fleets. The research introduces innovative models that balance operational efficiency with fairness while fostering collaboration and coordination within fleets by leveraging advanced mathematical programming, decomposition techniques, and multiagent system frameworks. The model begins with a homogeneous fleet performing tasks across a field and extends to heterogeneous fleets with varying autonomy and capacity constraints, and tasks with specific demands, service times, and time windows. It further addresses dynamic, failure-prone scenarios in which vehicles adapt their routes during execution and take on new tasks to improve performance while ensuring completion of planned tasks. Additionally, the integration of specialized implements to meet task requirements requires vehicles to manage implement availability and associated costs. These models are integrated into a distributed multi-agent system architecture composed of vehicle agents and implementers together with a coordinating agent that achieves high-quality solutions and reduces computation times. The architecture guarantees autonomy, privacy, and effective coordination between agents providing a scalable and cooperative framework.
Evaluation of iodine and selenium level and thyroid functions in patients with cystic fibrosis
Authors: Unal Edip , Arıca Enes , Taş Funda Feryal , Kolbaşı Barış , Beyazıt Nurcan , Kaplan İbrahim , Savaş Suat , Şen Velat
Published: January 2025

Objectives

There is limited research on thyroid function in pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis (pwCF). This study aimed to determine the frequency of thyroid dysfunction in children and adolescents with CF and to evaluate iodine deficiency and selenium status in pwCF.

Methods

Sixty-two CF patients and 62 control subjects were evaluated. The anthropometric measurements, nutritional status, FEV1(Forced-expiratory-volume in 1 s) percentage, thyroid function tests (TSH, FT4, FT3), urinary iodine and selenium levels, hospitalization status in the last six months, antibiotic usage, and colonization status with staphylococcus or pseudomonas were assessed for the cases.

Results

The mean age of the patient group was 10.84 ± 4.04 years. All CF patients were receiving multivitamin supplementation. Malnutrition was present in 50 % of patients, bacterial colonization in 29 %, FEV1 decrease in 38.5 %, subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) in 12.9 %, iodine deficiency in 87 % and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in 100 %. T3 levels were found to be higher in pwCF. No significant difference was found between malnutrition and FEV1 and urinary iodine and selenium levels. Compared to the control group, pwCF had lower urinary iodine levels.

Conclusions

To the best of our knowledge, our study is one of the few in the literature to investigate urinary selenium levels alongside iodine in PwCF. Further research is needed to clarify and interpret elevated urinary selenium levels in this context. It was shown that iodine deficiency and the rate of SH were relatively high in pwCF. However, it was still thought that correcting iodine deficiency in these patients could improve thyroid dysfunction associated with CF.
Intravenous Protamine Sulfate Shortens Compression Time After Coronary Angiography via Distal Transradial Access
Authors: Liu Minghao , Wang Huanhuan , Gao Lijian , Zhai Jinwei , Liu Hongmei , Cui Cheng , Song Ying , Chen Yan , Gao Zhan , Liu Haibo , Chen Jue , Song Lei , Yang Weixian , Wu Yongjian , Yuan Jinqing
Published: January 2025

Background: With distal transradial access (dTRA), the postoperative compression time remains significantly longer than the recommended range via in practice. This study investigated whether intravenous protamine sulfate might shorten the postoperative compression time and increase safety after coronary angiography via dTRA.

Methods: In this retrospective study, patients who underwent coronary angiography were enrolled and divided into two groups. The study group received a slow intravenous injection of 15–20 mg protamine sulfate before sheath retraction. The primary endpoint was the puncture compression time after coronary angiography.

Results: A total of 97 patients in the protamine group and 293 in the control group were enrolled. Intraoperative heparin use, contrast dose, angiography duration, and radiation dose did not differ significantly between groups. The mean compression time in the control group was 2.9 ± 0.5 hours, whereas that in the protamine group was 1.6 ± 0.9 hours (P < 0.001). No significant difference was observed in postoperative minor or major hemorrhage or hematoma between groups. Ultrasound 24 hours after angiography indicated an incidence of radial artery thrombosis of 1.1% in the control group and 4.3% in the protamine treatment group, with no statistically significant difference between groups (P = 0.209), and no radial artery occlusion in either group. Logistic regression suggested that radial artery thrombosis was associated with intraoperative heparin dose and a history of chronic kidney disease.

Conclusion: Intravenous application of protamine after coronary angiography via dTRA can significantly shorten the time of postoperative compression hemostasis and has good performance in terms of safety.
The relationship between cholesterol levels and thyroid eye disease
Authors: Cardo Caroline , Bernardo Santos Roberto , Pinotti Pedro Miklos Ana Beatriz , Barbosa Jaconis Sabrina , Romaldini João Hamilton , Villagelin Danilo
Published: January 2025

Background

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is the most prevalent extrathyroidal manifestation of Graves’ disease (GD). Emerging evidence suggests a relationship between elevated total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and TED. This study aimed to investigate this correlation in the Brazilian population by analyzing data from two tertiary care centers.

Methods

Data were collected from GD patients treated with methimazole between 1999 and 2021, excluding those receiving other treatments. Laboratory results and information on smoking habits, statin use and medications affecting lipid profiles during the euthyroid state were analyzed.

Results

Smoking and elevated LDL cholesterol levels were significantly associated with TED activity and severity. Logistic regression revealed correlations between higher LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol and increased clinical activity score (P < 0.01, OR: 1.012, 95% CI: 1.003–1.021; P < 0.01, OR: 1.010, 95% CI: 1.002–1.018). These were also associated with more severe disease forms as defined by EUGOGO (P < 0.01, OR: 1.015, 95% CI: 1.006–1.024; P < 0.005, OR: 1.011, 95% CI: 1.004–1.019). Multiple regression confirmed that TED activity was significantly correlated with LDL cholesterol (P < 0.01) and smoking status (P < 0.01). Disease severity was associated with reduced HDL cholesterol (P < 0.05, OR: 0.973, 95% CI: 0.948–0.999), elevated LDL cholesterol (P < 0.005, OR: 1.013, 95% CI: 1.004–1.023) and active smoking (P < 0.05, OR: 2.881, 95% CI: 1.190–6.971).

Conclusion

Elevated LDL cholesterol may serve as a potential indicator of TED. Further research is needed to determine whether lipid-lowering interventions could reduce TED risk or improve its management.
A Study on the Utilization Strategies of Korea-UAE CEPA for Korea's Export-Competitive Products
Authors:   Korea Association for International Commerce and Information, Roh Jaeyoun , Ahn Soyoung
Published: January 2025

The Korea-UAE CEPA is the first free trade agreement that Korea has signed with an Arab country. The UAE, as a logistics hub connecting the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, is expected to greatly facilitate the expansion of Korean companies into these regions. Therefore, this study analyzes the significance and characteristics of the Korea-UAE CEPA and suggests specific utilization strategies by comprehensively considering tariff concessions, rules of origin, and market conditions for the UAE's main import items among Korea's export-competitive products. This study has high policy applicability and is different from previous studies in that it suggests items that can expand the economic market when utilizing Korea-UAE CEPA, and analyzes them comprehensively.
Novel Deep Learning Hybrid-Ensemble Method for Financial Domain Information and Stock Price Forecasting
Authors:   Korea Association for International Commerce and Information, Ten Alexander Iosifovich Ten Alexander Iosifovich , Kim Jonghyuk
Published: January 2025

This study aims to develop the novel technique for time series forecasting of stock prices. For the research methods, we developed method based on stacking mechanism of LSTM(Long Short Term Memory), Ridge Regression, Linear Regression and CNN(Convolutional Neural Network) for predicting “Close” prices of Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix and Apple stock prices for next day, next 7 days, next 14 days and 21 days. In the results of this research, we compared our method to another popular hybrid method CNN-LSTM and also to base models of our method such as CNN and LSTM as well as RNN(Recurrent Neural Network). We used four datasets and four periods to predict and our method outperformed other models on metrics such MSE (Mean Squared Error), RMSE (Root Mean Squared Error), RMSE (Root Mean Squared Error) and SD (Standard Deviation of Errors). In conclusion, the LSTM-ENSEMBLE-CNN (proposed method) model stands out as the best performer among the tested models. It achieves the lowest MSE, RMSE, and MAE, indicating minimal prediction error.
A Study on the Impact of Reverse Logistics Service Quality on Customer Trust and Eco-Process Innovation Performance in B2B Transactions
Authors:   Korea Association for International Commerce and Information, Kim Chang-Bong , Lin Ting
Published: January 2025

With the rapid growth of e-commerce and increasing interest in eco-friendly consumption, the need for sustainable reverse logistics systems has become more emphasized. Particularly in B2B transactions, factors such as the complexity of logistics processes, high costs, and varying country-specific regulations make Reverse logistics service quality a critical factor for building trust and achieving Eco-Process Innovation performance between companies. This study aims to analyze the key factors of Reverse logistics service quality and the impact on B2B customer trust in China, as well as to verify the mediating effect of customer trust on Eco-Process Innovation performance. A survey was conducted with 394 Chinese companies, and the collected data were analyzed using SPSS ver. 28 and AMOS ver. 28. SPSS ver. 28 was used to verify demographic characteristics and the reliability and validity of each variable, while AMOS ver. 28 was applied to test the hypotheses through structural equation modeling(SEM). The findings indicate that timeliness, price fairness, convenience, and information quality of Reverse logistics service quality positively influence B2B customer trust, whereas customization shows no significant effect.
Kresy (Polish Eastern Borderlands) theme in the interwar period and its model representations
Authors: Uliasz Stanisław
Published: January 2025

As regards Polish literature of the years 1918–1939, the Polish Eastern Borderland theme has been described both in occasional approaches (especially from the perspective of “close observation”) as well as from the perspective of “distant observation”. However, less attention has been paid to the issue of typological organization of literature set in the realities and myths of the Eastern Borderlands, which were nonetheless crucial during the Second Polish Republic. This article proposes to view the literature of that time by highlighting representative stories about the “Borderlands”. The following forms of stories have been given a closer look: the story of the community of the suffering and exiles, the story of the Eastern Borderlands as a bastion of Polishness, the story of an Arcadian world, and the story of a multi-stylistic and polyphonic Borderland community. In the course of the conducted analyses, the internal dynamics of representations of the described world within model representations have been observed and highlighted. In interwar Polish literature, there appears to be a seemingly homogeneous model of stories about the “Borderlands”, which in reality is highly diversified. In the final part of the article, a set of research problems is indicated, the inclusion of which will bring a fuller understanding of the Borderland movement in the literature of that time.
Larva and deutonymph of Promegistus armstrongi Womersley (Acari: Mesostigmata: Trigynaspida: Promegistidae)
Authors:   Queensland Museum, Seeman Owen
Published: January 2025

Larvae and deutonymphs of Promegistus armstrongi Womersley are described from new material collected from south-east Queensland. Leg chaetotaxy is provided. Unlike other known trigynaspid larvae, those of P. armstrongi are extremely hypotrichous, especially on the opisthosoma, and possess a long trochantal process. Likewise, the deutonymph is unique with poorly defined dorsal and ventral shields, small bare sternal shield, and forked trochantal process. The morphology of the immature stages of P. armstrongi is compared with other immature stages of trigynaspid mites, including the unplaced species Derrickia setosa Womersley (unplaced), which it resembles most. Diagnoses are provided for the immature life stages of Celaenopsoidea, Fedrizzioidea and Megisthanoidea.
Celebrating The Art of Storytelling and Digital Stories: The Impressions from The 1st International Digital Storytelling Festival
Authors: Zeybek Kabakcı Gökçe , İnce Levent Y. , Sımsek Burcu
Published: January 2025

This is a reflective essay about the 1st International Digital Storytelling Festival held on the Greek island of Zakynthos between 27-29 September 2024 as a result of an extensive international collaboration involving Hacettepe University and TED University from Turkey. Celebrating the unifying and transformative power of digital storytelling, the festival showcased digital stories around the world on themes of "Culture", "Education", "Environment", "Health", "Science and Research" and "Society". Through screenings, panel discussions and workshops, it promoted cultural exchange, social awareness and dialogue on global issues. This reflective essay aims to highlight the importance of the festival as a forum for interdisciplinary collaboration and how digital storytelling bridges divides, inspires action and contributes to collective understanding and change.
On the issue of legal adaptation of the tax system towards economic relations within the metaverse
Authors: Sitnikov M. S.
Published: January 2025

Today, there is an increase in attention to the technology of the metaverse (a new kind of virtual world) from the state, business, citizens and science. This is due to the wide functionality of the metaverse. The prototypes of metaverses that exist today allow us to talk about the formation of a new form of economic relations, the subjects of which have the opportunity to make a real profit. Over time, this process will become commonplace for society. Due to the gradual integration of metaverse technology into the life of society, many legal questions arise, to which there are no answers today. Of all the issues presented, one of the least studied is taxation. Since the role of fiscalization for the socio-economic development of the state is extremely high, it is necessary to conduct a study to identify the possibility of adapting existing tax legislation to the relations arising within the metaverse. This study is based on the provisions of Russian legislation on taxes and fees. As a result of the work carried out, the need to transform the Russian tax system to relations in the metaverse was determined and justified (1), the features of Russian tax policy in terms of further development of the metaverse sector were identified (2), a number of objects were formulated to which the tax regime should be extended (3).
Compact Triple-Band Monopole Antenna with ACS-Fed for IoT Devices on WLAN/WiMAX/5G/V2X Networks
Authors:   Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia, Rahayu Yusnita
Published: January 2025

This research investigates a compact Asymmetric Coplanar Strip (ACS) fed monopole antenna that generates three frequency bands in wireless communication applications. The antenna design combines the ACS-fed technique with C-shaped, inverted L and U-shaped radiating strip branches to downsize the antenna size and generate multi-band radiation. The antenna is implemented on an inexpensive FR-4 substrate measuring 20×9×1.6 mm3. A systematic parametric assessment that includes variations in the length and width of the radiating strip has been carefully carried out, identifying three optimal frequency operational modes for the proposed antenna using an EM simulator Ansoft HFSS. The impedance bandwidths of the lower, middle, and higher frequency modes are 320 MHz (2.31-2.63 GHz), 470 MHz (3.3-3.77 GHz), and 2820 MHz (5.12-7.94 GHz), respectively. At 2.5 GHz, 3.55 GHz, and 5.45 GHz resonant frequencies, the measured antenna gain parameters are 5.67 dBi, 5.21 dBi, and 4.56 dBi. Due to its compact form factor and stable characteristics, the proposed antenna design emerges as a promising solution for internal antenna implementation in the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, especially in the context of wireless local area networks (WLAN), worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX), 5G sub-6GHz, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) applications.
Visual electrophysiological assessment of children with poor response to treatment for functional amblyopia
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Women and Children Health Hospital, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China, Yuan Dong-Qing , Gu Liu-Wei ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Women and Children Health Hospital, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China, Liu Qing-Huai ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Women and Children Health Hospital, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
Published: January 2025

AIM: To assess the visual electrophysiological outcomes in children with functional amblyopia who exhibited poor response to conventional treatment.
METHODS: Twenty-one children with functional amblyopia, aged 5.7±2.1y (range: 4-10y), underwent comprehensive ophthalmic and refractive evaluations. Spectral domain-optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and multifocal electroretinography (mfERG) were conducted to analyze the macular retinal thickness and the first-order response P1 ring of the mfERG in the amblyopic eye (AE) compared to the fellow good eye (GE).
RESULTS: Initially, visual acuity in the AE ranged from 20/800 to 20/40, while the GE exhibited a range of 20/25 to 20/20 (P<0.01). After 6mo of treatment, 17 patients demonstrated improved visual acuity in the AE to 20/50 or better, while 4 children showed no improvement. SD-OCT revealed comparable macular and optic disc structures between the AE and GE. Prior to treatment, the mfERG P1 ring amplitude was significantly reduced in the AE compared to GE (P<0.05). The AE/GE ratio of P1 ring amplitude showed significant improvement post-treatment. However, a smaller AE/GE ratio before treatment was associated with poorer improvement post-treatment.
CONCLUSION: In the management of functional amblyopia, a thorough assessment of amblyopic eye examinations is crucial. Approximately 20% of amblyopic eyes may not achieve significant improvement in visual acuity, despite the absence of detectable organic retinal abnormalities. mfERG may reveal underlying abnormalities. Integrating mfERG into initial assessments or treatment follow-ups can aid in identifying potential hidden retinal defects and predicting the prognosis of the amblyopic eye.
Križemkraž po avtorskih tvorjenkah v mladinskih delih Bine Štampe Žmavc
Authors: Stramljič Breznik Irena
Published: January 2025

Bina Štampe Žmavc v svojih delih pogosto ustvarja avtorske tvorjenke s pomočjo tvorbenih postopkov, saj s svojim bogatim opusom pesniških, proznih in dramskih besedil nagovarja starostno širšo ciljno skupino mladih bralcev. Pri tem izkorišča sistemske tvorbene vzorce, vendar jih zapolnjuje z nenavadnimi besedotvornimi morfemi. V tem primeru lahko govorimo o t. i. potencialnih besedah, ki pa zaradi specifičnega konteksta, v katerega so umeščene, ne kažejo niti možnosti niti potrebe, da postanejo širše sprejete (Stramljič Breznik 2010: 148). V prispevku bomo na podlagi izpisov njenih avtorskih tvorjenk iz literarnih del za mladino predstavili najpogostejše tvorbene postopke, s katerimi vdihne življenje novim besedam. Kot je z verzi iz svoje pesmi izjavila v enem izmed intervjujev leta 2018 ob prejemu nagrade zlatnik poezije: »Rišem z besedo, ne s kredo, ker s kredo ne znam. Pa tudi z barvami ne. Zato dahnem v dlan si besedo …«
Seduce y destruye: divina Coca, belleza y feminidad de Isabel Sarli en Divine
Authors: Chocobar Alessandra , Linares Andrés , Salazar Manuel , Vega Valentina
Published: January 2025

La época en la que las salas de cine proyectaron las películas de Armando Bo y de John Waters revolucionó el cine. El abaratamiento de costos, producto del progreso técnico, dio cabida a propuestas de cine independiente en las que la experimentación era la norma. La denominada nouvelle vague arremetió contra los convencionalismos del arte y marcó una pauta de libertad creativa en la estética visual y narrativa: el uso de la cámara al hombro, la ausencia de la iluminación artificial, la grabación en locaciones naturales y la innovación estilística. No es de extrañar que nacieran personajes como Isabel Sarli y la mítica Divine, profundamente revolucionarios.
No soy ese tipo de mujer: cine y feminismo, las propuestas de Chantal Akerman y de Agnès Varda
Authors: Cisneros Emelyn , Quispe Sol , Ríos Rosa
Published: January 2025

A lo largo de la historia las mujeres han desarrollado un papel fundamental en la sociedad que ha cambiado conforme a las épocas y al entorno. Sin embargo, siempre se las ha menospreciado y visto por debajo del hombre. Es así como empiezan a surgir movimientos a partir del descontento por estas diferencias en distintos ámbitos de la sociedad. Empieza el feminismo, que se define como una doctrina y un movimiento político, económico, cultural y social cuyo objetivo, a grandes rasgos, es la búsqueda de la igualdad de derechos entre hombres y mujeres para tratar de eliminar la dominación y los roles sociales basados en el género.
La déforestation en zone de forêt en Côte d'Ivoire
Authors: Bertrand Alain
Published: January 2025

Comme son titre l'indique, l'objet de cet article est de faire le point sur la situation de la recherche et des activités relatives au problème de la déforestation. Le cas de la Côte d'Ivoire est particulièrement significatif et instructif par rapport aux autres pays africains, à l'exception du Nigeria.L'article fait d'abord une évaluation de la déforestation et relie le phénomène à la demande de terres et au développement de l'agriculture en Côte d'Ivoire. Il décrit ensuite les conditions, les formes et les causes (notamment foncières) de la déforestation. Les effets économiques sont simplement esquissés, mais l'accent est mis sur les conséquences de la déforestation sur les orientations de la politique forestière en Côte d'Ivoire et sur les efforts de reboisement. L'adoption d'une politique de développement des formations forestières naturelles (plus économiques que les plantations) dépend de la capacité des pouvoirs publics à maîtriser le processus de déforestation.
Reliability of Using the Scabies Detection Form (DESKAB) in Islamic Boarding Schools
Authors: Anwar Chairil
Published: January 2025

Scabies is an infectious skin disease caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei. This mite infestations not only cause skin damage, but can develop into local, even systemic skin infections. An instrument for early detection of scabies is very important in preventing transmission and complications, especially in communities such as Islamic boarding schools. This study aimed to analyze the reliability of the scabies detection form (DESKAB) between Madrasah Aliyah female student rater and dermatovenerologist rater. Based on the results of the examination and Cohen's kappa test, a coefficient of 0.84 was obtained, which means that the level of reliability of the DESKAB form is strong, and a p value of 0.019 means that there is agreement in the perception of the diagnosis of scabies by the two raters. The DESKAB form can be recommended as an early detection instrument for non-medical personnel before being confirmed by medical personnel.