bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing economic implications for micro, small and medium enterprises in Thailand post Covid-19 lockdown
Authors: Bostan Ali Wanamina , Olayinka Joshua Akinlolu , Alam Md. Mahmudul , Immelman Arno
Published: February 2024

Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Thailand were assessed in this study to determine the short-term and long-term economic effects of post-COVID- 19 -, with the goal of developing policy guidelines that focus on the methods and strategies that will further develop and help recover these sectors. MSMEs are the most vulnerable and require assistants to combat the pandemic. This study assesses the perspectives of stakeholders on the development of mechanisms and the strategies applied to support vulnerable groups in Thailand, which mostly consist of women and children. The main data collection was gathered through online questionnaires that were distributed to various stakeholder groups. The tools used for analysis were advanced quantitative analysis tools that aid in achieving this research study’s objectives, and data was examined primarily through the usage of path modeling, structural equation modeling (SEM), and descriptive analysis was among the methods used. The findings reveal that in the short term, MSMEs’ ability to respond to COVID-19 implications has a significant impact on both financial and non-financial performance. Non-financial performance, on the other hand, is more affected by adaptability than financial performance. Demand shock from lockdowns and other COVID-19 cautionary interventions has a negative and significant impact on MSMEs’ adaptability, financial performance, and non-financial performance. The demand shocks increased the vulnerability of MSMEs significantly but it was found that proper management of demand shock has helped stabilized and improve MSMEs’ financial and non-financial performances, as well as helped decrease their vulnerability. When it comes to government policy, the focus is usually on enhancing the flexibility and financial performance of MSMEs. The government’s legislative actions have little impact on MSMEs’ non-financial performance and vulnerability. This could be because the majority of the programs are more focused on providing financial assistance to businesses or their consumers. COVID-19’s supply and demand shock only hindered MSMEs’ ability to respond to the changes and challenges caused by the pandemic, according to vendors. The vulnerability of MSMEs caused by COVID-19 creates grave effects on their financial performance. The findings of this research paper will assist policymakers in identifying the most vulnerable aspects of MSMEs, as well as their expectations- and determine the forms of support that will be required to combat the current and future pandemic situations that may occur in Thailand. In addition, it will aid policymakers in the establishment of procedures and supporting strategies for MSMEs to reduce the unemployment rate and stimulate the Thai economy, among other factors of improvement.
The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is associated with coronary heart disease risk in adults: A population-based study
Authors: Wang Yu , Zhuang Yangping , Lin Changsha , Hong Hanqing , Chen Feng , Ke Jun
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study was to look at any connections that could exist between neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and coronary heart disease. We performed a cross-sectional research of 13732 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey who were 40 or older. Multivariate logistic regression models investigated the relationship between neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio levels and coronary heart disease risk. To investigate potential nonlinear connections, smoothed curve fitting was used. When a nonlinear relationship was discovered, the inflexion point was determined using a recursive method. After controlling for relevant confounders, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio was independently linked to a higher risk of coronary heart disease (OR = 1.74, 95% CI:1.30–2.33, P = 0.0002). Subgroup analyses showed statistically significant positive associations between neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and coronary heart disease risk in women (OR = 1.25, 95% CI:1.09–1.43), participants 60 years of age and older (OR = 1.09, 95% CI:1.00–1.19), smoking status for every day or not at all (OR = 1.23, 95% CI:1.00–1.52; OR = 1.09, 95% CI:1.00–1.19), alcohol use status for moderate alcohol use (OR = 1.11, 95% CI:1.00–1.22), body mass index >30 kg/m2 (OR = 1.42, 95% CI:1.10–1.82), hypertensive (OR = 1.11, 95% CI:1.02–1.22), and individuals without diabetes (OR = 1.17, 95% CI:1.06–1.31). A positive correlation between neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio levels and coronary heart disease risk was also seen by smoothing curve fitting, with an inflexion point of 1.08 that was statistically significant (P<0.05). Our research shows elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio levels are linked to a higher risk of coronary heart disease.
MEMS strapdown inertial attitude measurement system using rotational modulation technology
Authors: Sun Wei , Huang Heng , Sun Peilun , Ding Wei
Published: February 2024

Attitude determination involves the integration of methodologies and systems for estimating the time varying attitude of moving objects. Strapdown Inertial Attitude Measurement System (SIAMS) is among the most widely used navigation systems. The development of cost effective Micro Electro Mechanic System (MEMS) based inertial sensors has made attitude measurement system more affordable. However, MEMS sensors suffer from various errors that have to be calibrated and compensated to get acceptable attitude results. Given the auto-compensation of inertial sensor bias in rotation error modulation, the objective of this paper is to develop a MEMS-based rotary SIAMS, in which the significant sensor bias is automatically compensated by rotating the IMU, to offer comparable performance with respect to a tactical-grade Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). With the analysis of the relationship between the MEMS error and misalignment, a MEMS calibration model is derived, and a combined calibration method of multi position rotation is applied to estimate the deterministic sensor errors such as bias, scale factor, and misalignment. Simulation and experiment results indicate that the proposed method can further modulate and compensate the MEMS errors, thereby improving the MEMS attitude accuracy.
Synthesis, characterization, in silico and in vitro studies of novel glycoconjugates as potential antibacterial, antifungal, and antileishmanial agents
Authors: Khan Sher Wali , Nayab Saira , Umar Muhammad Naveed , Khan Momin , Iqbal Anila , Ahmad Nasir , Rashid Haroon ur , Shah Muhammad Ishaq Ali , Gulfam Naila , Zahoor Muhammad , Ullah Riaz , Ali Essam A.
Published: February 2024

In the present work, several new glycoconjugates (8a–e) were generated from glycopyranosyl-α-trichloroacetimidates (sugar-OTCA) as glycosyl donors and dimethyl-l-tartrate as an aglycone acceptor in good to excellent yields. In the synthetic protocol, various monosaccharides were transformed into pentaacetylated derivatives and then into glycopyranosyl-α-trichloroacetimidates. Afterward, the sugar-OTCA was reacted with dimethyl-l-tartrate using Schmidt’s trichloroacetimidate protocol to give the desired products. The newly synthesized glycoconjugates were characterized by FT-IR, 1H, and 13C-NMR spectroscopic analytical methods. All the target compounds (8a–e) were tested in vitro against various strains of bacteria and fungi at different concentrations. The results revealed that the target compounds had encouraging antibacterial and antifungal potential. The antileishmanial activity of the target compounds against Leishmania tropica promastigotes was also investigated. The in vitro results were further supported by the in silico docking study that indicated minimum values of the docking scores and binding energies for the resulting complexes obtained by the favorable interactions between the target compounds (8a–e) and the selected strains of bacteria and fungi. The docking results proposed promising antibacterial and antifungal activities of the target compounds (8a–e) against the selected bacterial and fungal species.
Miles apart but close at heart?
Authors: Schuster Klara , Krupp Angelina , Diefenbach Sarah
Published: February 2024

With more people living physically separated from beloved ones, technologies which support relatedness over distance can play an important role for wellbeing. For this purpose, these so-called relatedness technologies use different strategies such as awareness of the other’s activities, simulating physical proximity, or joint action. It appears that only few research concepts turn into commercial concepts or are actually adopted in everyday life. Also, published concepts often show a lack of theoretical foundations and systematic exploration of relevant factors for acceptance and user experience. The present research aims to provide a better theoretical basis for the research and development of relatedness technologies by combining theory from psychology and HCI with empirical insights from four focus groups (n = 21). As a result, we present a UX factors-checklist consisting of motivators, hygiene factors, and meta topics that can be used when designing and evaluating relatedness technologies in order to ensure actual use and a positive user experience and highlight next research steps.
The relational complexity of linear groups acting on subspaces
Authors: Freedman Saul D. , Kelsey Veronica , Roney-Dougal Colva M.
Published: February 2024

The relational complexity of a subgroup 𝐺 of

Sym
⁢

(
Ω
)

\mathrm{Sym}({\Omega})

is a measure of the way in which the orbits of 𝐺 on

Ω
k

\Omega^{k}

for various 𝑘 determine the original action of 𝐺.
Very few precise values of relational complexity are known.
This paper determines the exact relational complexity of all groups lying between

PSL
n

⁢

(
F
)

\mathrm{PSL}_{n}(\mathbb{F})

and

PGL
n

⁢

(
F
)

\mathrm{PGL}_{n}(\mathbb{F})

, for an arbitrary field 𝔽, acting on the set of 1-dimensional subspaces of

F
n

\mathbb{F}^{n}

.
We also bound the relational complexity of all groups lying between

PSL
n

⁢

(
q
)

\mathrm{PSL}_{n}(q)

and

P
⁢
Γ
⁢

L
n

⁢

(
q
)

\mathrm{P}\Gamma\mathrm{L}_{n}(q)

, and generalise these results to the action on 𝑚-spaces for

m
≥
1

m\geq 1

.
Analysis of the resilience of 32-channels system to nonlinear impairments based on different modulation formats and bit rates
Authors: Kassegne Djima , Mao Barerem‐Melgueba , Ouro-Djobo S. Sanoussi
Published: February 2024

Designing a DWDM system for fiber optic transmissions requires optimizing some important parameters to enable the system to be more tolerant to nonlinear impairments. This paper proposes a simulation of a 32-channels system with different bit rates per channel, for different modulation formats (RZ, NRZ, 4-QAM, and DQPSK) then the Gaussian (Gauss) and Hyperbolic Secant (Sech) pulses. The main goal is to investigate the resilience of the designed system to nonlinear effects, taking into account the different modulation formats and bit rates used. Thus, several comparisons were taken into account in the different simulations carried out with the optisystem software. The results reveal that for a bit rate of 40 Gbps per channel, the order of performance is NRZ, Sech, 4-QAM, RZ, and DQPSK; whereas for a bit rate of 100 Gbps per channel, the order becomes NRZ, DQPSK, 4-QAM, Sech, and RZ. For a bit rate of 100 Gbps without nonlinear effects, the 4-QAM format would be more efficient than other modulation formats for the input powers considered (−10 dBm to 10 dBm). While this same 4-QAM format is more vulnerable to nonlinear effects beyond an input power of 5 dBm. At a bit rate of 100 Gbps, the DQPSK format would be more resilient to nonlinear effects for input powers between −10 dBm and 8 dBm for the simulated system.
The electrically conducting water-based nanofluid flow containing titanium and aluminum alloys over a rotating disk surface with nonlinear thermal radiation: A numerical analysis
Authors: Yasmin Humaira , Lone Showkat Ahmad , Mahnashi Ali M. , Hamali Waleed , Raizah Zehba , Saeed Anwar
Published: February 2024

A metallic alloy is a combination of two or more elements, often called a compound or a solution. Steel is largely composed of carbon, a nonmetal, but alloys are often made up of metals. In this article, the authors have explored the electrically conducting water-based viscous nanofluids flow past a rotating disk surface. The nanofluids flow is composed of titanium and aluminum alloys where water is used as a base fluid. Two important cases, namely the stretching case and the shrinking case, were investigated to analyze the flow behaviors due to the different embedding factors. The impacts of viscous Joule heating, thermophoresis, Brownian motion, activation energy, nonlinear thermal radiation, and chemical reaction are investigated here. By employing an appropriate set of variables for shifting the leading equations to dimension-free form. The mathematical model is solved numerically by incorporating the bvp4c MATLAB scheme. Current work is validated with previous studies. The outcomes showed that the radial velocity increases when the disk surface stretches and reduces when the disk surface shrinks. On the other hand, the Azimuthal velocity increases when the disk surface shrinks and reduces when disk surface stretches. Both the radial and Azimuthal velocities are the diminishing functions of the magnetic factor, whereas temperature is the growing function of magnetic factor. In addition, the temperature is more influenced by the magnetic factor in the case of nonlinear radiation. The higher magnetic factor increases skin friction. In addition, the stretching case experiences more surface drag than the shrinking case. It is found that nanofluid flow containing titanium alloy has perceived the greater impacts of the embedded factors compared to the nanofluid flow containing aluminum alloy.
Excitation functions of alpha-particle induced nuclear reactions on
nat
Sn
Authors: Choudhary Mahesh , Singh Namrata , Sharma Aman , Gandhi Aman , Upadhyay Mahima , Pachuau Rebecca , Dasgupta Sandipan , Datta Jagannath , Kumar Ajay
Published: February 2024

Excitation functions of alpha-particle induced nuclear reactions on
nat
Sn have been presented in the 11–40 MeV energy range. In the present study, the stacked-foil activation technique followed by offline gamma-ray spectrometry was used to measure the production of 119Te, 121Te, 122Sb and 126Sb from alpha-particle induced reactions on
nat
Sn. The TALYS nuclear code was used to calculate the theoretical predictions of the excitation functions of
nat
Sn(α,x) nuclear reactions. The measured data of the above-mentioned nuclear reactions were compared with the theoretical predictions and the experimental results available from EXFOR. In this study, covariance analysis was performed to calculate the uncertainty propagation in the measured cross sections.
Zirconium sponge production: an integrated approach for chemical characterization of process intermediates using ICP-OES
Authors: Balaji Rao Yarasi , Gupta Sirivella N. V. M. S. , Nagendra Kumar Putta V. , Srivastava Dinesh
Published: February 2024

The present paper discusses about the method developed for complete chemical characterization of Zirconium Washed and Dried Frit (WDF) and Reactor Grade ZrO2 powder which includes nonmetallic element sulphur using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES). Studies have been carried-out on several important aspects of method development such as effect of matrix on determination of analytes, removal of matrix using different solvents, selection of interference free & sensitive wavelengths, calibration strategies like internal standard & standard addition, optimization of several instrumental parameters which includes RF power, plasma gas flow, nebulizer gas flow, nitrogen purging etc., and are discussed. A % RSD of less than 1 % for Zr and up to 3 % for other elements has been achieved in this method. The developed method has been validated using standard recovery of spiked real time samples with known amount of reference materials. Integrated approach adopted in the development of this method has resulted in reduction of analytical waste generated and also enabled to give quick analytical feedback to production plant for downstream processing.
Inflammation and oxidative stress in epileptic children: from molecular mechanisms to clinical application of ketogenic diet
Authors: Ildarabadi Azam , Mir Mohammad Ali Seyedeh Nooshan , Rahmani Fatemeh , Mosavari Narjes , Pourbakhtyaran Elham , Rezaei Nima
Published: February 2024

Childhood epilepsy affects up to 1 % of children. It has been shown that 30 % of patients are resistant to drug treatments, making further investigation of other potential treatment strategies necessary. One such approach is the ketogenic diet (KD) showing promising results and potential benefits beyond the use of current antiepileptic drugs. This study aims to investigate the effects of KD on inflammation and oxidative stress, as one of the main suggested mechanisms of neuroprotection, in children with epilepsy. This narrative review was conducted using the Medline and Google Scholar databases, and by searching epilepsy, drug-resistant epilepsy, child, children, ketogenic, ketogenic diet, diet, ketogenic, keto, ketone bodies (BHB), PUFA, gut microbiota, inflammation, inflammation mediators, neurogenic inflammation, neuroinflammation, inflammatory marker, adenosine modulation, mitochondrial function, MTOR pathway, Nrf2 pathway, mitochondrial dysfunction, PPARɣ, oxidative stress, ROS/RNS, and stress oxidative as keywords. Compelling evidence underscores inflammation and oxidative stress as pivotal factors in epilepsy, even in cases with genetic origins. The ketogenic diet effectively addresses these factors by reducing ROS and RNS, enhancing antioxidant defenses, improving mitochondrial function, and regulating inflammatory genes. Additionally, KD curbs pro-inflammatory cytokine and chemokine production by dampening NF-κB activation, inhibiting the NLRP3 inflammasome, increasing brain adenosine levels, mTOR pathway inhibition, upregulating PPARɣ expression, and promoting a healthy gut microbiota while emphasizing the consumption of healthy fats. KD could be considered a promising therapeutic intervention in patients with epilepsy particularly in drug-resistant epilepsy cases, due to its targeted approach addressing oxidative stress and inflammatory mechanisms.
Disease mongering, overdiagnosis, and media practices: a critical discourse analysis of sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) and the motivational deficiency disorder (MoDeD) spoof
Authors: Heaney Dermot , Riboni Giorgia
Published: February 2024

This paper explores ways in which the strategic use of discursive and generic conventions has the potential to create a non-existent pathology and mislead the public. This case study compares and examines datasets of different genres (newspaper issue reports, online videos, and Wikipedia pages) dealing with a condition considered as an actual illness (Sluggish Cognitive Tempo, SCT), and another (Motivational Deficiency Disorder, MoDeD), invented as a spoof to raise awareness about disease mongering, overdiagnosis, and medicalization. We evince common language strategies that, irrespective of the genre, can be employed in media discourse, both in the name of genuine medical information and in pursuit of more ethically questionable ends. The methodological tools provided by Critical Discourse Analysis are applied to both the authentic and the hoax texts in order to investigate the media representations of SCT and MoDeD, juxtaposing the ways in which both are framed conceptually, defined linguistically, and popularized to lay audiences. The findings indicate the existence of a common repertoire of lexical-phraseological, rhetorical and discursive patterns that typify the popularization of medicalized statuses and combine to increase the persuasiveness and authority of overdiagnosis, ultimately advancing the case for medicalization with the public at large.
Effects of School-Based High-Intensity Interval Training on Hemodynamic Parameters and Heart Rate Variability: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Ketelhut Sascha , Ketelhut Kerstin , Ketelhut Sebastian R. , Ketelhut Reinhard G.
Published: February 2024

Ketelhut, S, Ketelhut, K, Ketelhut, SR, and Ketelhut, RG. Effects of school-based high-intensity interval training on hemodynamic parameters and heart rate variability: A randomized controlled trial. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2023—The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a child-specific school-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT) implemented into physical education (PE) classes on various hemodynamic parameters and heart rate variability indices. Forty-six students (age 11 ± 1 year) were randomized into an intervention (INT n = 22) and a control group (CON n = 24). During a 12-week period, the INT and CON groups participated in regular PE twice weekly (45–90 minutes). The INT group received HIIT during the first 20 minutes of the 2 PE classes. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure, total peripheral resistance, aortic pulse wave velocity (aPWV), heart rate, SD of normal to normal heartbeat intervals, the root mean square of successive differences between normal heartbeats (RMSSD), the proportion of differences between adjacent normal to normal heartbeat intervals of more than 50 ms, low-frequency power, high-frequency power, and the LF/HF ratio were assessed before and after the experimental period. A p value ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. Forty students (20 INT; 20 CON) were included in the analysis. A significant time × group interaction was detected for aPWV (p = 0.05, η

2
= 0.099), RMSSD (p = 0.010, η

2
= 0.161), low-frequency power (p = 0.009, η

2
= 0.165), high-frequency power (p < 0.001, η

2
= 0.272), and the LF/HF ratio (p < 0.001, η

2
= 0.354). The INT group revealed significant improvements for the respective parameters. School-based HIIT can induce improvements in cardiovascular parameters. These results highlight the potential of embedding HIIT within the school setting, offering a time-efficient exercise intervention.
Some Results from the Computer Installation at Empire Paper Mills – Prepared Discussion Contribution
Authors:   Reed Group Ltd., Empire Paper Mills, Greenhithe, Kent, Madeley J. D.
Published: February 2024

My purpose is to give α brief description ofwhat we have achieved with our computer installation and to draw some comparisons in philosophy with the paper by Cyprus & Attwood.
Automation of a Papermachine and its Ancillaries
Authors:   Centre Technique de ['Industrie des Papiers, Cartons et Cellulose, Grenoble, France, Ramaz A. L. , Bauduin S. ,   Centre Technique de ['Industrie des Papiers, Cartons et Cellulose, Grenoble, France, Marcé D. ,   Centre Technique de ['Industrie des Papiers, Cartons et Cellulose, Grenoble, France
Published: February 2024

A digital computer was installed on the Centre Technique du Papier’s experimental machine in order to study the problems involved in the automation of a papermachine. After a short description of the installation, this paper summarises the work done during the installation phase, in particular, control of the basis weight was designed to go into service as soon as the computer was installed. It uses a control algorithm compensating for the dead time from the point of view of loop stability. The initial results are encouraging. The same principles will be extended to the control of the dryer section after development of an appropriate model.
A pluralist assessment of industrialization
Authors: Larsen Torben
Published: February 2024

The established method of health technology assessment (HTA) is in this study expanded to a Pluralist Technology Assessment (PTA) including the Ecosystem in the production function. Market economy can grow by moderate reciprocal relations where the Government supports the framework for free market enterprise. However, the PTA concludes that industrial side-effects such as global warming and job-related stress today more than outweigh contemporary gains by GDP growth. Sustainable development requires a stronger economic reciprocity with collaborative (public) finance of interventions for the common good in accordance with the democratic social contract claimed by Rousseau 1762. A development from moderate to strong reciprocity is definitely a biological option based on across-the-center collaboration between Social Liberal and Social Democrat parties. A critical economic-political reform for such sustainable development is a CO2 Tariff (ET) towards global warming. However, in a globalized economy there is a national conflict of interests between Eco-protection by ET and business/employment which slows down the implementation. So, a globalized economy requires that the ET is implemented from the international level. A major part of the international ET revenue, for instance by the partners of the Paris Agreement 2015, can be used for Direct Air Capture of CO2 (DAC) and spillover technologies for instance synthetic fuels for heavy transport by sea and aircrafts. At the national level, the ET revenue must be used partly for social compensation to low-income groups, partly for new technology development in special sectors as agriculture and transport by sea and air. At the population level, “Simple Living” as a bottom-up alternative to consumerism complements the political interventions. Part of Simple Living is meditative in-depth-relaxation for better stress-management where a professional collaboration between Medicine and Health Economics can accelerate the development.
Influence of chromosome 6 deletion on the expressional characteristics in humans
Authors: Murshed Taskina , Noor Rashed
Published: February 2024

Deletion of chromosomal fragments bring about the devastating disease onset which is apparently almost incurable. Such deletions usually arise denovo as well as from the unstable chromosomal translocations, which in turn affect the terminal part of a chromosome or an interstitial region, making a large number of genes malfunctioning with the onset of various complications. Chromosome 6q deletion happens due to a missing copy of the genetic material existing within the long arm (q) of the chromosome, which causes the loss of multiple necessary genes ending up with an array of physical and mental abnormalities. current review discussed the background of such deleterious effects along with some examples, and depicted on the possible mechanisms; i.e., the genetic insights of chromosomal breakpoint based on the information gathered from the previous literature which could be useful in perspective of the surveillance of genetic disease as well as for the maintenance of the mass public health.
A revisited study of the cosmic matter recombination in expanding universes
Authors: J Fahr Hans , Heyl Michael
Published: February 2024

It is generally believed by cosmologists that the universe back in its past was hot, and matter was completely ionized and in thermal equilibrium, while in the present era matter, due to a strong cosmic temperature decrease, has recombined to neutral atoms. As we argue here, contrary to general assumption, a non-equilibrium state predominates at this phase of the recombination and the usually used Saha-Eggert theorem hence is inapplicable. In a preceding paper, we had already derived a specific kinetic transport equation which describes the distribution function of cosmic baryon gas (i.e. hydrogen atoms) just after cosmic matter recombination. We could solve the relevant kinetic transport equation for that period and found the gas distribution function f(v,t) as function of the particle velocity v and of the cosmic time . However here, in this paper, we shall go one important step further back in the cosmic evolution and do study in more detail, how in successive steps the recombination of cosmic electrons and protons did actually occur. We clearly show that matter and radiation in the phase of cosmic recombination is not anymore in a thermodynamic equilibrium state, since matter and radiation do cool off in different forms, and a thermodynamic situation predominates where protons, electrons and photons have different temperatures, and collision-based energy transfer processes operate between them. Hence cosmic recombination, thought to have occured about 400000 years after the Big-Bang, does not take place starting from a thermodynamic equilibrium state as generally presumed, and hence the standard Saha-Eggert assumptions and predictions on the ionization degree of cosmic matter as function of the system temperature can not be used. We follow in detail the processional track how the cosmic radiation and the cosmic matter behave in this critical non-equilibrium phase and show that the recombination of cosmic matter actually occurs, though there is a yet unrespected tendency that freely moving particles in an expanding universe become heated by the action of the differential Hubble drifts which, in a first glance, should impede their recombination.
Review force general conjectural modeling transforms formalism physics
Authors: Iyer Rajan
Published: February 2024

This review article discusses recent advance formalisms trying to resolve inconsistencies of algorithmic grand unified physics. Logical conjectures starting with considering universe as a matrix of existential points and developing knowhow mechanics to configure algorithms to quantify quantum physical discontinuum dissipative process mechanism is emphasized. This projects algorithmic generalized transforms to model fundamentally force out of first definitional principle that will consider infinitum multiverses that encompasses universes allowing information leaking. These aspects may explain why none of the universal constants, especially Planck’s constant, speed of light, universal gravitational constant, fine structure constant, as well as others may not be constant after all!! Hereafter, emphasis will be on observable that are theoretically and/or theoretically testable measurable observations. Realizing that a real astrophysical parameter may be only signal/noise matrix, step by via step algorithms are developed from first principles of physical mathematics especially matrices, properties, rules, mathematical conceptuality, and physical attributable entity simple common-sense approach. Types of symmetries, intensity matrix versus density matrix, hidden causality, functor, functional algebra function point absolute microblackhole gage gravity force PHYSICS transforms superluminous plenum vacuum quanta with quantum sub-quantum hod-PDP micromechanics have been analyzed extensively with grand unifiable algorithm equating formalisms.
A hybrid model of constituent quarks
Authors: Arghirescu Marius
Published: February 2024

The paper presents a hybrid model of constituent quark which considers the preonic structure based on z0 (34 me)-preon, specific to the previously published cold genesis theory (CGT) of the author and basic concepts of the S.M. which seem experimentally sustained, explaining the constituent quarks forming from current quarks and “gammonic” gluols –in concordance with the experimentally evidenced possibility of paired quarks forming from relativist jets of negatrons and positrons, by considering that the negatrons and positrons can form ‘gammonic’ “gluols” and thereafter- current and constituent quarks, by the magnetic and electric interactions between the paired quasielectrons (degenerate electrons), which can explain the constituent u- quark’s stability until the critical temperature 2x1012 K, without the concepts of “color charge” and of “virtual” gluon/boson. The resulted hybrid model can also explain why in strong interactions the sum rule can be applied correspondent with the transferring of some quarks from an interacting particle to another with the entire or almost entire their constituent mass. Also, it suggests that the mechanism of paired current u-quarks forming from gluons, used by the S. M., can be plausible in conformity with the mass conservation law only if the quantum vacuum contains real thermalized “gammons” considered as (e+e-)*-pairs of degenerate electrons.
Sukces a kompetencje pracowników naukowych – perspektywa nauk o zarządzaniu
Authors: Bąk-Grabowska Dominika , Zając Czesław
Published: February 2024

W opracowaniu przedstawiono próbę operacjonalizacji określeń: sukces badacza i kompetencje badacza w odniesieniu do specyfiki Nauk o Zarządzaniu (NoZ). Konieczność doprecyzowania tych kategorii wynika ze zidentyfikowanej na drodze studiów literaturowych luki. Studia literaturowe objęły analizę anglojęzycznych opracowań pozyskanych z baz Scopus oraz Web of Science. Kluczowe ustalenia w zakresie kategorii sukcesu badacza NoZ uwidoczniły się w wyodrębnieniu 5 obszarów umiejscawianych po stronie: (1) charakteru dyscypliny naukowej; (2) badacza; (3) uczelni/ instytutów badawczych; (4) rozwiązań systemowych; (5) otoczenia gospodarczego, społecznego i kulturowego. Do kategorii kompetencji badacza odnoszono się głównie w ramach dwóch obszarów: (1) podejść badawczych (dedukcja vs indukcja, podejście nomotetyczne vs idiograficzne); (2) współpracy z określonymi podmiotami (perspektywa dwustronna: badacz–organizacja; perspektywa trójstronna: badacz– pośrednik (konsulting)–organizacja).
Rozważania nad autorskim podejściem do pomiaru innowacyjności organizacji
Authors: Dziurski Patryk , Jefmański Bartłomiej
Published: February 2024

Celem artykułu jest zaproponowanie autorskiego podejścia do pomiaru innowacyjności organizacji, które bazuje na porównaniu innowacyjności organizacji do poziomu innowacyjności wzorca i antywzorca, jak również przedstawienie wyników badań empirycznych, w których zastosowano autorską metodę pomiaru. Zaproponowana syntetyczna miara innowacyjności uwzględnia cztery zmienne cząstkowe, które łącznie wyznaczają poziom innowacyjności organizacji w porównaniu z wzorcowym oraz antywzorcowym podmiotem. Badania empiryczne zostały przeprowadzone na próbie 87 korporacji międzynarodowych zorganizowanych w formie grupy kapitałowej przy wykorzystaniu metody CATI. Przeprowadzone postępowanie badawcze potwierdza możliwość wykorzystania autorskiej syntetycznej miary innowacyjności, a wyniki badań empirycznych wskazują na niską innowacyjność zbadanych organizacji – zdecydowana większość zbadanych podmiotów charakteryzuje się średnią, niską lub bardzo niską innowacyjnością.
Interaction of Telomere Length and Inflammatory Biomarkers Following Zirconia Implant Placement: A Case Series
Authors: Schnurr Etyene , Volz Karl Ulrich , Mosetter Kurt , Ghanaati Shahram , Hueber Rebekka , Preussler Christfried
Published: February 2024

Zirconia implants have gained popularity for their aesthetic appeal and biocompatibility, making them a preferred choice for anterior teeth replacement. This study explores the interaction between telomere length and inflammatory biomarkers in seven cases of zirconia implant placement to gain insights into postoperative cellular aging, inflammatory responses, and long-term outcomes. Zirconia implants offer advantages over titanium implants, as they do not corrode or release metal ions, leading to potential inflammation and implant failure. Monitoring immune and inflammatory biomarkers is essential to assess inflammation initiation, severity, and progression. C-reactive protein (CRP) and pro-inflammatory cytokines, like interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), play crucial roles in host immune responses, while anti-inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-10 (IL-10), regulate and dampen immune responses. Achieving a delicate balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines is vital for maintaining a healthy immune response and preventing chronic inflammatory conditions. Telomeres, protective structures present at chromosome ends, influence cellular aging and mitochondrial function. Shorter telomeres are associated with impaired mitochondrial function, increased oxidative stress, and cellular senescence, while longer telomeres are linked to reduced inflammation and improved immune function. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for addressing age-related conditions and promoting overall well-being. In this case series, we investigated the interaction between telomere length and inflammatory biomarkers in patients who received zirconia dental implants. The study aims to improve our understanding of postoperative cellular aging, inflammatory responses, and the biocompatibility of zirconia implants, potentially leading to improved treatment protocols and patient outcomes. This innovative assessment of telomere length and inflammatory biomarkers in the context of zirconia implants provides novel insights into the field of dental implantology. By exploring the effects of zirconia implants on cellular health and inflammation, this study contributes to advancements in implant technology and patient care.
Islamisasi di Pulau Jawa dalam Perspektif Asimilasi Budaya
Authors: Naja Anang Darun
Published: February 2024

Islamic religious education todays is faced with various situations, in fact, Nowdays, there are many faces of Islam; violenes, coercive, and unacceptable to differences, this is very contrary to the socio-culture and geographical area of ​​the very diverse Indonesian society. Therefore, today the face of education in accordance with what our predecessors have taught us in the form of spreading Islam with cultural assimilation in the archipelago needs to be applied in the world of education. This article is a literary research on the process of Islamization on the island of Java. The author finds that a peaceful education teaching pattern that respects the diversity of Indonesian society needs to be applied to students to create a moderate Islamic character.
The Attitude of Young Adults to Others in Culturally Diverse Environments
Authors:   University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland, Grabowska Barbara
Published: February 2024

The subject matter discussed in the article comprises the issues related to social relations, in particular with making life choices by young adults: the decisions related to the choice of friends, the choice of a life partner or a consent to the marriage of the child with a person of a different religion or nationality. The research with the use of the survey method was conducted among students from the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia, living in culturally diverse areas. The surveyed students show an open attitude towards Others in terms of religion. The results of the study confirmed the earlier tendency to choose close acquaintances and friends, regardless of their religious denomination. Students are a little less willing to choose a life partner and are aware of the difficulties encountered by mixed marriages.
Porównawcze studium przedmiotu prac komisji śledczych: co leży w interesie publicznym?
Authors:   Instytut Nauk Prawnych PAN, Młynarska-Sobaczewska Anna , Zaleśny Jacek ,   Uniwersytet Warszawski
Published: February 2024

The article presents a outline of the tasks performed by committees of inquiry in three countries with a parliamentary system of government and a well-established model of functioning of executive control instruments: Italy, Germany and Poland, also taking into account the context of other European countries. The research concerns the functioning of the commission, and the practice, as well as the effects of its activities. In particular authors analyze subject matters of committees of inquiry in selected countries, regulated in very general way in constitutional law. The conclusions drawn from this comparison can become a contribution to the analysis of the changing functions of parliament and accountability relations.
Od konstytucyjnie wywodzonej dostępności w stronę prawa do dostępności?
Authors:   Uniwersytet Szczeciński, Cała-Wacinkiewicz Ewelina
Published: February 2024

A scholarly assumption that relates to the non-stand-alone character of the category of accessibility, which is a certain normative abstract, was given the form of a research hypothesis. Confirmation or falsification of it will allow us to look at accessibility against the constitutionally determined human rights-related triad of values: human dignity, equality before the law and non-discrimination. This triad, in turn, will be given the status of an axiological ratio of introducing the category of accessibility, both to the multi-centric law system and to the on-going legal discourse on persons with special needs, including those with disabilities. Social determinants of accessibility in genere determine its legal essence. Therefore, striving to equip accessibility with the value of efficiency, would it be justified to place it within a normative framework of the right to accessibility if we were to find de lege lata reasons for it?
Engagement of the Judiciary in the Political Activity of the Ruling Camp. A Case Study of the Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice
Authors:   Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna, Kowalski Wawrzyniec
Published: February 2024

The aim of this article is to define the role played by the Supreme Tribunal of Justice in the political system of contemporary Venezuela and determine the extent of the executive branch’s actual influence on the judiciary. The research problem formulated by the author concerns the determination of the actual importance of the Tribunal in keeping the Chavistas in power. The paper compares the substantive legal competences of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice with the political realities of the recent years and shows the main reasons why the Tribunal’s activities undertaken in recent years have raised so much controversy. It has been pointed out that the Chavistas’ control of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice is a meaningful factor enabling the supporters of Nicolas Maduro to exercise judicial and extrajudicial control over the institutions of the judiciary and influence the legislature
Glosa do wyroku Naczelnego Sądu Administracyjnego w Warszawie z 9 lutego 2023 r., sygn. akt III OSK 3945/21
Authors:   Uniwersytet WSB Merito Wrocław, Wasiak Dariusz , Kowalczyk Barbara ,   Uniwersytet Wrocławski
Published: February 2024

Judgment of the Supreme Administrative Court in Warsaw of February 9, 2023, III OSK 3945/21 concerns the decision of the President of the UODO regarding inadequate security measures used by the Morele.net online store, which resulted in unauthorized access to the store’s customer database. One of the disputed issues resolved is whether the President is competent to independently assess whether the technical and organizational measures used by a party to administrative proceedings to protect personal data were “adequate”, which undoubtedly requires special knowledge. The court’s position is that the President should not ascribe expertise to himself just by virtue of being a public administration body, even with a special status. The judgment should prompt the President to develop an effective methodology for its control activities. Otherwise, the authority won’t be able to refute the accusation of subjectively created objectivity shaped in jurisprudence, as well as the selective equality of administrators.
Glosa do uchwały Trybunału Stanu z 15 maja 2019 r., sygn. akt TSZP 1/17
Authors:   Uniwersytet SWPS, Radajewski Mateusz
Published: February 2024

The subject of this gloss is an analysis of the resolution of the Tribunal of State of 15 May 2019 (file ref. no. TSZP 1/17) resolving a legal issue, the essence of which boils down to answering the question whether the interruption of the limitation referred to in Art. 23 of the Tribunal of State Act should be understood in such a way that, after the occurrence of such an event, the limitation runs anew. The author, partly polemicising with the findings of the Tribunal of State, points out that this issue cannot be resolved by using the methods of linguistic and systemic interpretation. Only a functional interpretation supports a positive answer to the question under consideration. Thus, the author confirms the correctness of the Tribunal’s decision, while pointing out the deficiencies of its justification.
Sweden’s Public Diplomacy in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Day-to-Day Communication
Authors:   University of Łódź (Poland), Kobierecka Anna
Published: February 2024

In turbulent times of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many challenges to a country’s international reputation. During the pandemic, Sweden, especially in its first stage, was frequently presented by international media outlets, sometimes negatively. Such adverse reporting may have imposed some reputational threats on Sweden. This research aims to investigate Swedish communication through a short-term perspective of public diplomacy (its day-to-day dimension) with the foreign public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research was based on qualitative content analysis of official statements made by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, the Swedish Institute’s Instagram account, and interviews with the Swedish Institute employees. The main argument of this research is that in Sweden, day-to-day communication within PD served as a tool supporting the crisis management process. The research question refers to whether Sweden, through the activity of the Swedish Institute, used some elements of its public diplomacy conduct to react to the coronavirus pandemic. The hypothesis states that the day-to-day dimension of public diplomacy can be associated with the crisis management process.
Electoral Malpractice and Card Reader System in Nigeria: A Study of the 2019 Presidential Election
Authors:   Emmanuel Alayande University of Education (Nigeria), Sheu Habeeb Abidoye , Sheu Temitope Balikis ,   Emmanuel Alayande University of Education (Nigeria)
Published: February 2024

The adoption of smart card technology in various parts of Africa has reduced electoral malpractices, resulting in election credibility and acceptability. However, its use in Nigeria’s electoral process is believed to have downsides. The paper investigates how adopting smart card technology reduced electoral malpractices during the 2019 presidential election, making it more transparent, credible, and reliable than the traditional technique. It uncovers the flaws of the technology in Nigeria, including card reader malfunction, delays in accreditation and voting, the inability of the INEC staff to operate the technology efficiently during voting, and election postponement, among others. It is therefore recommended that the INEC improve public awareness of the use of the technology and train its staff.
Social Credit System: A Discussion about the Utility of Chinese Digital Project in a European Union Settings
Authors:   Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (Poland), Walkowski Maciej
Published: February 2024

The Social Credit System (SCS, 社会信用体系, shèhuì xìnyòng tĭxì), is an extremely interesting, ultimately nationwide pilot project, consisting of establishing the system of social rating, which, based on data collected over decades and stored both analog and with the use of state-of-the-art technologies will create profiles of citizens and businesses in the People’s Republic of China. The system focuses on four main spheres – national enterprises and economy, society, the judiciary, and public administration. It is in them that a higher level of social trust and security will be ensured, law regulations better observed, corruption eliminated, and proper transparency guaranteed. In analyzing the issue of the Western world’s attitude to the mechanism of digital surveillance and control of business and social activity in China, I should seek answers to the following questions, intriguing from the cognitive and practical perspective: Which of the above interpretations seems to be closer to the truth?; can the SCS have, at least partially, a universal character in the European Union, especially in the societies with a different system of values and the countries with a different political system than the one of the PRC?