bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Writing with automatic speech recognition: Examining user’s behaviours and text quality (lexical diversity)
Authors: Cardoso Walcir , Mehdipour-Kolour Danial
Published: February 2024

This study explores the potential of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) as a writing tool by investigating user behaviours (strategies henceforth) and text quality (lexical diversity) when users engage with the technology. Thirty English second language writers dictated texts into an ASR system (Google Voice Typing) while also using optional additional input devices, such as keyboards and mice. Analysis of video recordings and field observations revealed four strategies employed by users to produce texts: use of ASR exclusively, ASR in tandem with keyboarding, ASR followed by keyboarding, and ASR followed by both keyboarding and ASR. These strategies reflected cognitive differences and text generation challenges. Text quality was operationalized through lexical diversity metrics. Results showed that ASR use in tandem with keyboarding and ASR followed by both keyboarding and ASR yielded greater lexical diversity, whereas the use of ASR exclusively or ASR followed by keyboarding had lower diversity. Findings suggest that the integrated use of ASR and keyboarding activates dual channels, thus dispersing cognitive load and possibly improving text quality (i.e. lexical diversity). This exploratory study demonstrates potential for ASR as a complementary writing tool and lays groundwork for further research on the strategic integration of ASR and keyboarding to improve the quality of written texts.
Role of Serum and Urine Neutrophil Gelatinaseassociated Lipocalin as Biomarkers for Assessing Graft Function in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Authors: Nagaraju Shankar Prasad , Swaminathan Shilna Muttickal , Bhattacharya Shruti , Attur Ravindra Prabhu , Rangaswamy Dharshan , Rao Indu Ramachandra , Shenoy Srinivas Vinayak , Bhojaraja Mohan Varadanayakanahalli
Published: February 2024

Objectives: The existing biomarkers used to promptly identify graft dysfunction after kidney transplantation lack consistency. Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) appears to be a promising biomarker but its levels measured from serum and urine have demonstrated varying predictive values. Our study aimed to explore the potential of NGAL as a biomarker in predicting graft dysfunction in kidney transplant patients, including live and deceased donor recipients. Methods: A single-centered observational cohort study with live and deceased kidney recipients as participants was conducted between 2018 and 2022 at a tertiary care hospital in Southern India. Serum creatinine levels were monitored daily; creatinine reduction on day two and day seven were calculated. The recipients were categorized based on graft recovery into three groups: delayed graft function (DGF), slow graft function (SGF), or immediate graft function (IGF). Analysis of serum and urine NGAL was conducted two hours after the transplant and their predictive values were evaluated by the area under the curves (AUC) method. Results: Of the 40 participants, 34 (85.0%) received their transplant from live-related donors, while six (15.0%) received kidneys from deceased donors. DGF occurred in four (10.0%) patients, SGF in 12 (30.0%), and 24 (60.0%) patients achieved IGF. Serum NGAL demonstrated higher sensitivity compared to urine NGAL. At a cut-off value of 678 ng/mL (AUC = 0.77), serum NGAL showed 90.0% sensitivity and 53.0% specificity. Urine NGAL had 70.0% sensitivity and 74.0% specificity at a cutoff value of 489 ng/mL (AUC = 0.72). Conclusions: Kidney recipients in SGF and DGF categories had elevated levels of serum and urine NGAL compared to those without IGF. Although serum NGAL showed higher sensitivity than urine NGAL in predicting graft dysfunction, both markers lacked the specificity needed for accurate predictions.
Cuproptosis-related genes are involved in immunodeficiency following ischemic stroke
Authors: Li Jinshi , Yu Cong , Liang Shu , Ren Dabin , Zheng Ping
Published: February 2024

Introduction

Accumulating studies have shown that copper has a detrimental effect in cells, and the cuproptosis-related gene signatures have been constructed as clinical tools to predict prognosis in tumors. However, the heterogeneity of cuproptosis has not been fully investigated in ischemic stroke.

Material and methods

Here, we combined the bulk RNA-seq and single cell-RNA-seq data for stroke to investigate the role of cuproptosis in stroke.

Results

We identified the cuproptosis-related differentially expressed genes (CuDEGs) in ischemic stroke. Then, we tried to find the hub genes with the machine learning method and WGCNA. We highlighted four genes identified by these methods and proposed a potential diagnostic model in ischemic stroke.

Conclusions

Our findings revealed cuproptosis-related hub genes, which could provide useful biomarkers in ischemic stroke.
Penguatan Sosialisasi Anti-Narkoba di Lingkungan Sekolah Dasar Sebagai Upaya Membangun Kesadaran dan Perlindungan Anak-Anak
Authors: Sebayang Gabriela Anjelika Br , Br Ginting Sari Jusnita , Simamora Monang Tua
Published: February 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat bagi dosen merupakan upaya untuk melaksanakan salah satu tugas tridharma perguruan tinggi. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan dalam kegiatan ini yaitu Sosialisasi Pencegahan Narkoba Menuju Kecerdasan Bangsa di Sekolah Dasar Negeri (SDN) 040443 yang teletak di Kabanjahe. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk melaksanakan kegiatan tridharma perguruan tinggi Dosen demi memberikan sumbangsih ilmu pengetahuan dan sosialisasi ke masyarakat. Pengabdian yang dilakukan oleh beberapa dosen di Universitas Audi Indonesia ini memberikan bekal pengetahuan masyarakat di SDN 040443 Kabanjahe agar memiliki pemahaman edukasi yang diberikan tentang  pencegahan narkoba untuk membangun kesadaran dan perlindungan anak terutama kepada Siswa/I SDN 040443. Target luaran yang diharapkan dari kegiatan ini adalah : membekali pengetahuan kepada masyarakat SDN 040443 Kabanjahe tentang pencegahan narkoba membangun kesadaran dan perlindungan anak-anak.
El desarrollo, una lectura desde lo multidimensional, territorial y sistémico
Authors: Blandón de Grajeda Flora , Cartagena Rafael E. , Cummings Andrew Roberts , Jiménez Morales Rommy Ivette , Monterrosa Luis Antonio
Published: February 2024

En el 2014, la Maestría en Desarrollo Local que surge en el 2002 en la Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas, cambia de nombre y a partir de ese año se denomina Maestría en Desarrollo Territorial. En su base, ésta puede verse como una continuidad de la primera; y en efecto, se mantienen muchas de las referencias teórico-metodológicas de ese momento inicial. Pero no es sino hasta el 2018 que se desarrolla un proceso de reflexión entre el equipo docente en ese momento, para dejar sentado cuál es el enfoque que subyace en la visión de desarrollo de la Maestría en Desarrollo Territorial. El cambio de nombre del programa, al pasar de enfocarse en el desarrollo local al desarrollo territorial, obligó a hacer una reflexión teórica-conceptual sobre lo que esto significa para la docencia e investigación en esta área. De allí que se define que el enfoque de trabajo de este programa formativo se califica como multidimensional, territorial y sistémico. Multidimensional, porque se abre la mirada a otras dimensiones del desarrollo más allá de la económica. Territorial, porque se valoriza el desarrollo como un proceso anclado en los espacios vitales de las personas. Sistémico, por comprender la complejidad de los procesos de desarrollo en el proceso de interdependencia de los elementos que lo conforman. Esta mirada multidimensional, territorial y sistémica ya se tenía cuando su nombre hacía referencia al desarrollo local; incluso varios de los autores referentes del desarrollo local reconocían y abordaban estos tres elementos. De tal manera que la Maestría en Desarrollo Territorial hereda las reflexiones conceptuales y metodológicas que dieron origen a la Maestría en Desarrollo Local, por lo que el cambio de lo local a lo territorial, más que señalar una discontinuidad, promueve la necesidad de profundizar en la comprensión de distintos enfoques territoriales del desarrollo.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 78, No. 773, 2023: 21-34.
Participación, construcción de ciudadanía juvenil y desarrollo territorial: algunas reflexiones
Authors: Jiménez Morales Rommy Ivette
Published: February 2024

Este artículo analiza la relación entre desarrollo territorial, participación ciudadana, y juventud. La reflexión que se presenta sigue ese orden en los cuales se busca exponer algunos elementos teóricos, e insistir en la importancia de transformación de paradigmas de lo que se conoce por ciudadanía y juventud.  Hay que decir que más que un cambio de denominación hace referencia a un posicionamiento que presta atención a la importancia tanto de la participación como de la construcción de ciudadanía. En este trabajo se presentan una serie de aportes teóricos como marco de referencia para el análisis de la participación ciudadana de las personas jóvenes. Los análisis de la participación juvenil deben superar la propensión a entenderlo solo desde lo cuantificable, lo descriptivo, lo normativo, o bien desde la aparentemente apatía de las personas de jóvenes. 
Los aspectos que se examinan tienen como propósito aportar de algún modo a la discusión sobre la necesidad de debatir sobre la ciudadanía de la juventud, lo cual se expresa en el protagonismo, en los aportes que pueden hacer y que hacen al desarrollo social y político en el país. El rol de las personas jóvenes es diverso, debido a que, como se hace hincapié en este trabajo, no son unilaterales, y tampoco se puede hablar de juventud, sino de juventudes, puesto que se precisa una visión más amplia e integral, que tome en cuenta la diversidad.  Tal como se plantea en el artículo no es lo mismo ser una persona joven con ilimitados recursos económicos, que empobrecido, ser mujer que ser hombre, habitar o bien provenir de un espacio rural que urbano. 
Existen algunos elementos que pueden ser relevantes para el estímulo de la participación y construcción de ciudadana juvenil entre los cuales se pueden mencionar los espacios y mecanismos de participación y ello puede ser un primer paso. Empero su sola existencia no es garantía para la participación se requieren transformaciones relacionadas con las formas en las cuales se toman decisiones y su carácter vinculante, con el derecho a tener voz y voto, con el acceso a la información pública.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 78, No. 773, 2023: 75-97.
Models of Heuristic Brain Activity and Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Еськов В. М. , Филатов М. А. , Воронюк Т. В. , Самойленко И. С.
Published: February 2024

познавательная деятельность человека связана с созданием (изучением) двух типов информации: объективно новой и субъективно новой. В проблеме создания искусственного интеллекта первый тип деятельности (создание объективно новой информации) занимает особую (главную) роль. В этом случае такие искусственные системы действительно могут заменить человека. В работе обсуждаются два новых режима работы искусственных нейросетей, которые имеют место в работе мозга человека. Оказалось, что введение этих двух режимов в работу уже существующих нейросетей позволяет моделировать эвристическую работу мозга. Такие интеллектуальные системы решают задачи системного синтеза и находят параметры порядка. До настоящего времени такие задачи не формализованы в математике и у них нет общего решения

in human cognitive processes, we encounter the generation and handling of two types of information: the objectively new and the subjectively new. The pursuit of creating artificial intelligence places a primary emphasis on the first type, the creation of objectively new information. In this context, such artificial systems can potentially serve as effective replacements for human cognitive abilities. The study delves into two novel operational modes of artificial neural networks, inspired by the functioning of the human brain. It was discovered that integrating these modes into existing neural networks enables us to simulate the heuristic functioning of the brain. As a result, these intelligent systems demonstrate proficiency in tackling challenges related to system synthesis and the identification of order parameters. Presently, these problems lack formalization in mathematics and do not possess a universally accepted solution
BUKU CERITA BERGAMBAR ASAL USUL PANTANGAN MEMAKAN IKAN LELE BAGI WARGA LAMONGAN SEBAGAI MEDIA EDUKASI BAGI ANAK-ANAK
Authors: Ernawati  , Ichsan M.
Published: February 2024

Berawal dari kejadian di tempat kerja penulis di Surabaya, karena penulis lahir di Lamongan ada yang bertanya "apa benar orang Lamongan tidak boleh memakan ikan lele?", pertanyaan tersebut membuat penulis berpikir untuk menggali lebih dalam tentang cerita pantangan tersebut dan memperkenalkannya kepada masyarakat luas khususnya anak-anak, sehingga dapat menambah pengetahuan dan sebagai edukasi kepada warga Lamongan khususnya anak-anak serta dapat menumbuhkan rasa cinta terhadap cerita rakyat yang dimiliki oleh daerahnya sendiri. Penciptaan ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan sekunder. Data primer didapatkan dengan observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi, sedangkan data sekunder didapatkan dari buku cetak/ elektronik dan literatur terdahulu. Setelah data terkumpul, selanjutnya dilakukan analisis SWOT agar dapat diketahui kelebihan dan kekurangannya. Hasil dari penciptaan ini berupa buku cerita bergambar yang mengangkat salah satu budaya dari Lamongan, tepatnya Desa Medang Kecamatan Glagah. Karya ini menampilkan konsep budaya pada masa itu, dari penggambaran karakter tokoh, latar belakang, warna, serta penggunaan typografi sesuai dengan target audience anak-anak. Terdapat media pendukung berupa stiker, kaos, tote bag, gantungan kunci, pembatas buku dan akun instagram. Secara umum buku cerita bergambar ini dapat dinikmati publik terutama anak-anak, karena disajikan dengan visual yang menarik serta memadu padankan warisan budaya yang mengandung nilai-niai luhur.
PERANCANGAN BUKU DIGITAL TARI JARANAN SEBAGAI UPAYA MELESTARIKAN BUDAYA LOKAL KEDIRI
Authors: Amalia Riska Rahma , Hidayat Much Duchan
Published: February 2024

Indonesia adalah negara dengan banyak kebudayaan, salah satunya adalah tarian tradisional. Banyak cara untuk melestarikan tarian tradisional dengan menarik minat generasi muda, salah satunya adalah kisah tari tradisional tersebut dijadikan sebuah buku cerita. Salah satunya adalah dengan mengangkat kisah awal tari tradisional jaranan Kediri. Di zaman yang semakin maju, penggunaan gawai kian meningkat pesat, dengan memanfaatkan gawai maka pelestarian cerita rakyat lebih mudah diciptakan  sebuah komik dalam bentuk digital agar mudah membaca, mengakses dan menyebarkannya lebih muda.Untuk menciptakan buku digital, dilakukan metode kualitatif untuk mendapatkan sumber data. Metode kualitatif mudah menemukan hasil data yang sesuai dengan keinginan peneliti, karena dengan menjabarkannya secara rinci. Untuk mendapatkan data yang sesuai, dilakukan pengumpulan data dengan cara wawancara penari jaranan asal kediri, observasi di sekitar sanggar, dan dokumentasi. Setelah mendapatkan data maka dilakukan analisis data, maka digunakannya analisis model interaktif untuk mendapatkan hasil memuaskan atau jenuh.dalam pembuatan buku digital mengenai awal kisah jaranan Kediri.Kemudahan dalam mengakses internet, memudahkan peneliti dalam menyebarkan buku digital Awal Kisah Jaranan Kediri ini. Setelah mengumpulkan data dan dilakukan analisis, peneliti menciptakan sebuah buku digital. Dalam penyebarannya, media pokok yang digunakan adalah dalam bentuk digital yang dapat disebarkan dan diakses dengan mudah, media pendukung buku digital Awal Kisah Jaranan Kediri ini diantaranya adalah dalam bentuk kaos, x-banner,  totebag, mug dan stiker. Dengan diciptakannya komik digital ini, peneliti atau perancang untuk kedepannya agar tergugah untuk menciptakan karya-karya lain dengan mengusung tema kebudayaan Indonesia.
Associations of bovine beta-casein and kappa-casein genotypes with genomic merit in Holstein Friesian cattle
Authors: Ardicli Sena , Aldevir Özgür , Aksu Emrah , Kucuk Kerem , Gümen Ahmet
Published: February 2024

Abstract. The relationship between the index values used to evaluate the genomic value and essential markers such as casein genes provides important information at the herd level. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the association between casein gene genotypes and the indices of genetic merit in Holstein Friesian cattle. A total of 805 cows were genotyped using the Affymetrix® Axiom® array system. We used data composed of the total performance index (TPI) and net merit (NM) values as well as the predicted transmitting abilities (PTAs) indices, including milk, fat, fat percentage, protein, protein percentage, combined fat and protein (CFP), productive life (PL), somatic cell score (SCS), daughter pregnancy rate (DPR), livability (LV), udder composite (UDC), and feet–legs composite (FLC) of each animal. The statistical analysis consisted of a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test followed by Tukey's test. The A2A2 and the AB genotypes were predominant in the CSN2 and CSN3 genes, respectively. The A2A2 animals were found to have higher TPI and NM values. Moreover, they exhibited higher PTA values for proteins, CFP, and PL. On the other hand, the A1A1 genotype was significantly associated with the highest UDC. Concerning the CSN3 haplotypes, the BB animals had higher protein percentage and PL than alternative haplotypes. The AA and AB haplotypes were found to be significantly associated with the highest SCS and DPR values, respectively. In addition, the BE haplotype had the highest NM. Selection procedures focusing on casein genes in dairy cattle are becoming increasingly common worldwide, especially for A2 milk. However, herd-based dynamics are also fundamental to providing a desired genetic merit for the animals. This study may be valuable for further analyses regarding selection decisions using the breeding values of candidate animals in commercial dairy herds.
Influences of downward transport and photochemistry on surface ozone over East Antarctica during austral summer: in situ observations and model simulations
Authors: Girach Imran A. , Ojha Narendra , Nair Prabha R. , Subrahmanyam Kandula V. , Koushik Neelakantan , Nazeer Mohammed M. , Kiran Kumar Nadimpally , Babu Surendran Nair Suresh , Lelieveld Jos , Pozzer Andrea
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Studies of atmospheric trace gases in remote, pristine environments are critical for assessing the accuracy of climate models and advancing our understanding of natural processes and global changes. We investigated the surface ozone (O3) variability over East Antarctica during the austral summer of 2015–2017 by combining surface and balloon-borne measurements at the Indian station Bharati (69.4∘ S, 76.2∘ E, ∼ 35 m above mean sea level) with EMAC (ECHAM5/MESSy Atmospheric Chemistry) atmospheric chemistry–climate model simulations. The model reproduced the observed surface O3 level (18.8 ± 2.3 nmol mol−1) with negligible bias and captured much of the variability (R = 0.5). Model-simulated tropospheric O3 profiles were in reasonable agreement with balloon-borne measurements (mean bias: 2–12 nmol mol−1). Our analysis of a stratospheric tracer in the model showed that about 41 %–51 % of surface O3 over the entire Antarctic region was of stratospheric origin. Events of enhanced O3 (∼ 4–10 nmol mol−1) were investigated by combining O3 vertical profiles and air mass back trajectories, which revealed the rapid descent of O3-rich air towards the surface. The photochemical loss of O3 through its photolysis (followed by H2O + O(1D)) and reaction with hydroperoxyl radicals (O3 + HO2) dominated over production from precursor gases (NO + HO2 and NO + CH3O2) resulting in overall net O3 loss during the austral summer. Interestingly, the east coastal region, including the Bharati station, tends to act as a stronger chemical sink of O3 (∼ 190 pmol mol−1 d−1) than adjacent land and ocean regions (by ∼ 100 pmol mol−1 d−1). This is attributed to reverse latitudinal gradients between H2O and O(1D), whereby O3 loss through photolysis (H2O + O(1D)) reaches a maximum over the east coast. Further, the net photochemical loss at the surface is counterbalanced by downward O3 fluxes, maintaining the observed O3 levels. The O3 diurnal variability of ∼ 1.5 nmol mol−1 was a manifestation of combined effects of mesoscale wind changes and up- and downdrafts, in addition to the net photochemical loss. The study provides valuable insights into the intertwined dynamical and chemical processes governing the O3 levels and variability over East Antarctica.
Diverging trends in aerosol sulfate and nitrate measured in the remote North Atlantic on Barbados are attributed to clean air policies, African smoke, and anthropogenic emissions
Authors: Gaston Cassandra J. , Prospero Joseph M. , Foley Kristen , Pye Havala O. T. , Custals Lillian , Blades Edmund , Sealy Peter , Christie James A.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Sulfate and nitrate aerosols degrade air quality, modulate radiative forcing and the hydrological cycle, and affect critical biogeochemical cycles, yet their global cycles are poorly understood. To address this issue, we examined trends in 21 years of aerosol measurements made at Ragged Point, Barbados—the easternmost promontory on the island located in the eastern Caribbean Basin. Though the site has historically been used to characterize African dust transport, here we focused on changes in nitrate and non-sea salt (nss) sulfate aerosol from 1990–2011. Nitrate aerosol concentrations are stable at 0.59 ug/m3 ± 0.04 ug/m3. Elevated nitrate concentrations in the spring of 2010 as well as during the summer and fall of 2008 are due to transported biomass burning emissions from both northern and southern Africa to our site. In contrast, nss-sulfate decreased 30 % at a rate of 0.02 ug/m3/yr in the 1990s, which we attribute to air quality policies enacted in the U.S. and Europe. Starting in 2000, sulfate began to increase to pre-1990s levels of 0.90 ug/m3. We used the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) model simulations from the EPA’s Air QUAlity TimE Series (EQUATES) to better understand the changes in nss-sulfate after 2000. The model simulations estimate that increases in anthropogenic emissions, likely from Northern Africa, and increased oxidation efficiency of sulfur dioxide (SO2) explain the increase in nss-sulfate observed in Barbados. Our results serve as an incentive to better constrain emissions from developing countries and their impact on aerosol burdens in remote regions.
Air mass factor calculation using deep neural network technique for tropospheric NO2 retrieval from space
Authors: Xu Yajun , Sato Tomohiro O. , Nakamura Ayano , Fujinawa Tamaki , Wang Suyun , Kasai Yasuko
Published: February 2024

Abstract. We performed a feasibility study on using deep neural network (DNN) techniques to calculate the air mass factor (AMF) for the satellite remote sensing of tropospheric nitrogen dioxide NO2. Satellite remote sensing in the UV and visible wavelength ranges is widely used to study the emission and distribution of tropospheric NO2, which is one of the most crucial gases in both climate change and air pollution. One of the largest sources of uncertainty in NO2 satellite retrievals is the AMF, especially when enhanced trace gas concentrations are present in the lower troposphere. Computing the AMF is a very time-consuming task that is usually performed using radiative transfer models. In general, the practical use of such models for satellite remote sensing is limited by the available computational power. We constructed two DNN models to calculate the tropospheric AMF (Trop-AMF-Net) and the altitude-dependent box-AMF (Box-AMF-Net). Trop-AMF-Net consists of five multilayer perceptrons and a linear transform. Box-AMF-Net is an encoder-decoder framework that combines Trop-AMF-Net with a long short-term memory network. We prepared two test datasets, one of which reflects the actual observed NO2 measurement pattern and the other of which assumes a uniform distribution. For the former, we assumed that the NO2 observation was performed by the Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse Gases and Water Cycle (GOSAT-GW), which is planned for launch in 2024. For this test dataset, Trop-AMF-Net could reproduce the tropospheric AMFs with root-mean-squared percentage errors (RMSPE) of 0.121 % and 0.156 % when the model was trained using the same and uniform distributions, respectively. The RMSPEs of the box-AMFs in the troposphere predicted by Box-AMF-Net are 0.284 % for the test and training datasets when the observed pattern was used. The computation time for 10,000 samples using a combination of a central processing unit and graphics processing unit is 3.7 seconds. The RMSPE and computation time are approximately 30 times smaller and two times shorter compared to those of the commonly used look-up table and interpolation technique. Our feasibility study also highlights the importance of training the model with a dataset that is consistent with the test use.
TOWARDS AUTOMATIC DEFECTS ANALYSES FOR 3D STRUCTURAL MONITORING OF HISTORIC TIMBER
Authors: Chizhova M. , Pan J. , Luhmann T. , Karami A. , Menna F. , Remondino F. , Hess M. , Eißing T.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Stability of historic wooden constructions is changing with time and should be inspected appropriately for risk assessment and prevention. The stability or strength values of built-in historic timber are difficult or even impossible to be derived without invasive investigation, but this is particularly problematic for the monitoring of heritage objects. Luckily there are some visible timber surface features, like knots and cracks, which can act as individual evidence to estimate the wood strength as well as to adjust its grade class indicator. In the final project, we aim to compare different approaches for 3D digital documentation of historic wood timbers and focus on automatic knot detection using AI techniques. A first feasibility study reported here provides a scientific baseline for the development of an automated method to analyse historic timber stability using 3D surveying and recognised surface features. First results about texture and resolution properties are discussed here.
STRATEGIES AND EXPERIMENTS FOR MASSIVE 3D DIGITALIZATION OF THE REMAINS AFTER THE NOTRE DAME DE PARIS’ FIRE
Authors: Comte F. , Pamart A. , Réby K. , De Luca L.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. After the catastrophic fire at Notre Dame de Paris, a significant challenge was presented by the numerous lead-contaminated remnants. To address this, a detailed digitization strategy was devised and executed, tailored to the unique needs of this extensive and diverse corpus. This strategy involved the development and customization of both hardware and software tools, ensuring their effectiveness throughout the digitization process – from initial data acquisition to data dissemination.Central to our approach was the alignment of our methods with the distinct characteristics of each artifact, facilitating their effective preservation and future utility. Our strategy's adaptability was key, allowing us to incorporate advanced deep learning techniques into various aspects of our workflow. Notably, this included the implementation of the Segment Anything Model for automatic image segmentation, enhancing our image-based modeling capabilities. We also ventured into pioneering methods like 3D Gaussian Splatting and the exploration of radiance field methods for visualization.Moreover, the project has been mindful of data responsibility, aiming to make all digital data openly accessible beyond 2025. We have placed a strong emphasis on harmonizing and managing data, minimizing redundancies, and ensuring efficient storage, all while maintaining transparency about the limitations and errors in our methodologies. This holistic approach to digitization, balancing technological innovation with responsible data management, aims to preserve and make accessible the digital heritage of Notre Dame de Paris for future generations.
EXPLORING 4D AND 5D ANALYSIS IN BIM ENVIRONMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURES: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Inzerillo L. , Acuto F. , Pisciotta A. , Mantalovas K. , Di Mino G.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Building Information Modelling (BIM) has emerged as a focal point in the construction industry, garnering substantial attention due to its capacity to elevate product quality, facilitate accurate quantity determination, and enhance scheduling efficiency. The inherent complexity of construction projects necessitates the integration of BIM models endowed with automation functionalities for schedules and cost estimation. This integration ensures that updates seamlessly occur throughout the construction process, thereby mitigating project uncertainties and reducing overall costs. While the potential benefits of BIM are recognized, a substantial challenge persists in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) field defining workflows for the automated generation of optimized 4D/5D BIM simulation and analysis. The effective utilization of BIM as a transformative tool requires addressing this challenge to unlock its full potential in project management. BIM serves as a pivotal conduit for project data, providing a structured approach to elevate overall product quality, streamline processes, and minimize contingencies and costs associated with construction projects. Consequently, the successful implementation of BIM with automated 4D/5D simulation and analysis stands as a critical milestone in advancing the capabilities of the AEC industry, ensuring greater efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in construction projects. According to these aspects, the time-cost analysis (4D/5D) of a project for the North-South railway station in Riyadh, designed by Architect Engineer Dia Hilal, was investigated.
DEVELOPMENT OF A VIRTUAL REALITY APPLICATION FOR A HISTORIC VILLA AND THREE CONSTRUCTION PHASES
Authors: Kersten T. P. , Skripnikova E. , Deggim S.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. The use of Virtual Reality (VR) is becoming increasingly important and popular. This technology is widely used in various fields such as industry, construction, architecture, medicine and scientific research. With the rapid development of VR technology, the cost of the required hardware is decreasing, making this technology available to a wider range of users. VR applications offer many opportunities to present different topics in a novel and informative way. This paper presents the development of a VR application for the "Villa Michaelsen" (hosting the Falkenstein Doll Museum) in Hamburg, Germany for the 100 years anniversary. It offers the possibility to move in and around the architectural historic building, designed and built 1923 by the architect Karl Schneider, a representative of the New Building Movement, and to look at different information, photos as well as construction phases and drafts.
FLATTENING COMPLEX ARCHITECTURAL SURFACES: PHOTOGRAMMETRIC 3D MODELS CONVERTED INTO 2D MAPS
Authors: Barazzetti L. , Previtali M. , Rose W.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. The paper describes a workflow to flatten 3D photogrammetric models of undevelopable surfaces into unfragmented 2D texture maps. The aim is to create a texture map with reduced fragmentation compared to typical photogrammetric texture files associated with 3D models. Geometric reformatting of the mesh is required to achieve an unfragmented final texture image with enough visual quality to allow for its use in 2D editing software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). With a lighter model and defragmented texture, graphic documentation of conditions, treatments, or other relevant information can be performed directly. The approach considers both simple and complex architectural surfaces, with particular attention to elements that cannot be developed without introducing distortions. In the case of historic buildings, such surfaces constitute the majority, especially in the case of decorative elements and irregular vaulted systems. The approach extends to full 3D models, particularly those where orthomosaics would result in stretched details. We will discuss two methods: the first is particularly suitable when the photogrammetric project (oriented images) is still available, and the second applies to generic 3D models without the availability of the original images.
BEYOND GROUND CONTROL POINTS: COST-EFFECTIVE 3D BUILDING RECONSTRUCTION THROUGH GNSS-INTEGRATED PHOTOGRAMMETRY
Authors: Oniga E. , Boroianu B. , Morelli L. , Remondino F. , Macovei M.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. The process of 3D building modeling serves a multitude of practical and strategic purposes across diverse industries. Building a 3D model involves employing a range of techniques and technologies. Among these, the most used methods include 3D laser scanning and photogrammetry, whether applied at close-range or through the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). In photogrammetry, ground control points (GCPs) are generally needed to scale and georeference the digital reconstruction process, but it is a timeconsuming practice or sometimes impractical or dangerous. This paper aims to evaluate the efficiency of two integrated devices to perform photogrammetric 3D reconstruction without GCPs. They are both composed by a Sony ZV1 camera coupled with two different RTK/PPK GNSS system: the Emlid Reach RS2 GNSS receiver and the Emlid Reach M2 module with a multi-band GNSS helical antenna. Different sets of images were acquired with the two proposed devices for the lever-arm estimation and to perform the 3D surveying of the Galata monastery historical monument. The accuracy of the process and derived dense point clouds is assessed by comparing them with GCPs and a reference point cloud derived by fusing an UAS and a high-resolution mobile laser scanning point cloud. The ultimate goal is to obtain a 3D building model without the use of GCPs in the process of bundle block adjustment with centimeter accuracy.
GNSS ASSISTED PHOTOGRAMMETRIC RECONSTRUCTION FROM COMBINED 360° VIDEOS AND UAV IMAGES
Authors: Previtali M. , Barazzetti L. , Roncoroni F.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. This paper introduces an integrated approach utilizing ground data consists of videos captured with a 360° (spherical) camera and aerial data acquired with a UAV equipped with a RTK GNSS module to reconstruct a portion of a small-town city center and/or a cultural heritage site. Previous research has demonstrated that image blocks oriented with RTK data on camera position can reach centimeter accuracies and can be efficiently used to reconstruct large areas and single monuments. However, some areas like porches, narrow passages and streets cannot be properly reconstructed from an aerial point of view. Conversely, ground-based 360° images offer detailed insights into the terrain and features that may be obscured from an aerial perspective. Integration of those two points of view can increase spatial resolution and coverage for 3D reconstruction. Indeed, the UAV captures large-scale features and topography, while ground-based 360° images focus on intricate details and ground-level characteristics. The possibility to exploit GNSS data acquired by UAV may also be used for GNSS-assisted image orientation with the aim of reducing or even avoiding, in specific situations, the need for GCPs. The paper explores practical applications of such data integration in the cultural heritage domain demonstrating the efficacy of the integrated approach in scenarios with complex architectures and inaccessible areas.
ENHANCING TERRESTRIAL POINT CLOUDS USING UPSAMPLING STRATEGY: FIRST OBSERVATION AND TEST ON FARO FLASH TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Sammartano G. , Patrucco G. , Avena M. , Bonfanti C. , Spanò A.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Nowadays 3D digitization through the combination or hybridization of different sensors, with the final aim of accelerating the phases of data acquisition and storage, develops user friendly and robotics systems, making efficient the operator role. New technologies as Hybrid Reality Capture™ (HRC), with Flash Technology (FARO Tech.) certainly fits into this market trend, and it is characterized by rapid acquisition, involving 3D scanning data with panoramic images contribution. The system is still under patent, and nothing is yet released on the technology. This research presents the analysis and discussion of results based on the raw and processed data related to the new FARO system. The assumption – based on the information declared by the manufacturer (FARO, 2023) – is that the new colored Flash scans are faster and denser than scans of the same resolution obtained using traditional static scanning method, due to the crucial contribution of the PanoCam data and resolution on which the upsampling strategy is based. An evaluation based on detailed analysis of the upsampling results is reported, delivering that the surface point density exponentially decreases with the distance and with the ray incidence inclination. A comparison with a mobile mapping technology is finally presented and discussed.
EVOLUTION OF RENDERING BASED ON RADIANCE FIELDS. THE PALERMO CASE STUDY FOR A COMPARISON BETWEEN NERF AND GAUSSIAN SPLATTING
Authors: Basso A. , Condorelli F. , Giordano A. , Morena S. , Perticarini M.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. In recent years there has been a rapid diffusion of new digitization methodologies based on radiance fields and the implementation of new rendering processes and learning systems based on neural networks. The article focuses on these new tools and how they can be used for the knowledge and dissemination of Cultural Heritage. A case study is then described regarding the video acquisition of a noble chapel of the Cemetery of Santa Maria dei Rotoli in Palermo to promote knowledge of ‘fragile’ artefacts, exposed to the risk of radical transformation or degradation, and thus protecting their conservation. The research aims to compare the first results obtained through the NeRF and Gaussian Splatting methodology which constitute the current state of the art of this type of processing; both the source algorithms (Nerfacto and 3D Gaussian Splatting) and the Luma AI web app were used, and data management was studied using third-party software such as Blender 3D, Unreal Engine 5.0 and the playcanvas game engine. The results obtained with this case study are of particular interest, above all for the processing of data useful for the visualization of heritage starting from unconventional acquisitions.
ANALYSIS OF THE SPATIAL-SEMANTIC COHERENCE IN THE GETTY AAT VOCABULARY DATA STRUCTURE - AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Authors: Bonora V. , Meucci A. , Fiorini L.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. The paper explores the integration of Geomatics and architectural surveying into the educational context of Geomatic for Built Heritage Conservation course within the Master on Architectural Design, in which a multidisciplinary teaching approach is applied, emphasizing the importance of holistic knowledge encompassing historical, geometric, material, and structural aspects for the conservation and restoration of architectural heritage.A central theme is the role of Geomatics and 3D modelling in historical built heritage documentation, assuming the creation of three-dimensional models as a foundation for integrating various thematic data, enabling interdisciplinary studies, and facilitating knowledge representation and communication.The paper delves into the challenges and strategies of semantic 3D modelling. It discusses the necessity for a flexible and layered informational model, integrating spatial, geometric, and semantic data. The complexity of semantic annotation is explored, considering the subjectivity and cultural context inherent in identifying and describing architectural elements. The educational approach employed in fostering critical thinking among students, particularly in interpreting cultural heritage issues related to documentation and recording, is presented.A case study involving Pitti Palace in Florence is considered. An attempt to implement the Getty Vocabulary on Art & Architecture Thesaurus for semantic annotation is described, emphasizing the need for a coherent alignment between the 3D model and controlled vocabulary hierarchy. The study concludes with insights from the student's experience, highlighting the difficulties in aligning spatial and semantic elements within existing controlled vocabularies and suggesting avenues for future developments in refining these vocabularies for enhanced spatial-semantic coherence in 3D modelling applications.
CRHyME (Climatic Rainfall Hydrogeological Modelling Experiment): a new model for geo-hydrological hazard assessment at the basin scale
Authors: Abbate Andrea , Mancusi Leonardo , Apadula Francesco , Frigerio Antonella , Papini Monica , Longoni Laura
Published: February 2024

Abstract. This work presents the new model called CRHyME (Climatic Rainfall Hydrogeological Modelling Experiment), a tool for geo-hydrological hazard evaluation. CRHyME is a physically based and spatially distributed model written in the Python language that represents an extension of the classic hydrological models working at the basin scale. CRHyME's main focus consists of simulating rainfall-induced geo-hydrological instabilities such as shallow landslides, debris flows, catchment erosion and sediment transport into a river. These phenomena are conventionally decoupled from a hydrological routine, while in CRHyME they are simultaneously and quantitatively evaluated within the same code through a multi-hazard approach. CRHyME is applied within some case studies across northern Italy. Among these, the Caldone catchment, a well-monitored basin of 27 km2 located near the city of Lecco (Lombardy), was considered for the calibration of solid-transport routine testing, as well as the spatial-scale dependence related to digital terrain resolution. CRHyME was applied across larger basins of the Valtellina (Alps) and Emilia (Apennines) areas (∼2600 km2) which have experienced severe geo-hydrological episodes triggered by heavy precipitation in the recent past. CRHyME's validation has been assessed through NSE (Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency) and RMSE (root mean square error) hydrological-error metrics, while for landslides the ROC (receiver operating characteristic) methodology was applied. CRHyME has been able to reconstruct the river discharge at the reference hydrometric stations located at the outlets of the basins to estimate the sediment yield at some hydropower reservoirs chosen as a reference and to individuate the location and the triggering conditions of shallow landslides and debris flows. The good performance of CRHyME was reached, assuring the stability of the code and a rather fast computation and maintaining the numerical conservativity of water and sediment balances. CRHyME has shown itself to be a suitable tool for the quantification of the geo-hydrological process and thus useful for civil-protection multi-hazard assessment.
Una amistad peligrosa–Rubén Darío y Camille Aymard
Authors: Schmigalle Günther
Published: February 2024

Partiendo de la breve amistad de Rubén Darío con Camille Aymard en 1903, tratamos de reconstruir la vida de este joven abogado que se convirtió en un personaje enigmático y sulfuroso, tan fascinador como repulsivo, en el contexto del colonialismo y de los procesos de descolonización que marcaron la historia francesa en la primera mitad del siglo XX.
Francisco Villa, protagonista de la canción de gesta revolucionaria. Una (re)visión histórica y literaria de Mauricio Magdaleno sobre el genera
Authors: Arranz Mínguez Conrado J.
Published: February 2024

Francisco Villa no es personaje protagónico de la obra literaria de Mauricio Magdaleno, sin embargo, a lo largo de toda su trayectoria este trató de reflexionar sobre la relevancia histórica e identitaria de aquel para México. Entonces, se propone y se analiza un amplio corpus de obras literarias y periodísticas del escritor para conocer su postura ante el villismo y su indiscutible lider. A partir de un enfoque esencialmente historiográfico y literario se trazan las confluencias familiares y estilísticas que atraviesan al autor. Debemos tener en cuenta que Magdaleno vivió su infancia en dos ciudades relevantes para el encumbramiento del militar, Zacatecas y Aguascalientes, e incluso existe un relato que narra el encuentro entre ambos. El análisis evidencia la presencia de Pancho Villa en los géneros literarios tradicionales y de tradición oral, así como las diferentes formas de apropiación que la literatura de la Revolución hizo de su figura para leer la historia actual.
“Una mezcla de Góngora y Cantinflas”: la construcción de imaginarios en torno al Norte de México en las novelas Una de dos y el Lenguaje del juego, de Daniel Sada
Authors: Blanco Ramos Roberto Antonio
Published: February 2024

Se propone analizar la construcción de imaginarios en torno al Norte de México, reflejados en el lenguaje narrativo del escritor mexicano Daniel Sada, enfocándose en las representaciones del espacio, el chisme y la violencia. La importancia de estudiar dichos procesos responde al hecho de que están constituidos por elementos estéticos y ético-morales que configuran un imaginario que representa, a nivel literario, al norte de México. Para realizar dicho análisis, la investigación aborda de manera discursiva las novelas Una de dos, publicada en el año de 1994 y El lenguaje del juego del año 2012.
María Luisa Carnelli y el margen doble
Authors: Martínez Martínez Laura María
Published: February 2024

María Luisa Carnelli (La Plata, 1898 - Buenos Aires, 1987) fue una escritora argentina, periodista, letrista de tangos y cronista durante la guerra civil española. A pesar de su profusa obra literaria –con los libros Versos de mujer (1923), Rama frágil (1925), Poemas para la ventana del pobre (1928), ¡Quiero trabajo! (1933), U.H.P. Mineros de Asturias (1936) y De la llama al incendio (1967)–, raramente se la recuerda. Incluso sus letras de tango más célebres –como “Cuando llora la milonga”, “Se va la vida” o “Pa´l cambalache”– se han propagado en el tiempo con independencia a su autoría, sin mención a su nombre. Para reparar este olvido, este artículo pretende ahondar en la figura de María Luisa Carnelli mediante dos enfoques. En primer lugar, a la luz de su correspondencia y de la prensa de la época, analizaré su posición en el campo intelectual argentino y trazaré su biografía literaria. En segundo lugar, mediante el análisis de la recepción crítica de su obra desde el momento de su publicación hasta la actualidad, postularé que el margen en el que hoy se encuentra Carnelli es fruto de unas estrategias críticas concretas que deslegitimaron su escritura y fueron excluyéndola de manera paulatina.