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Zero Trust Security: Reimagining Cyber Defense for Modern Organizations
Authors: Jimmy FNU
Published: November 2024

In an era where cyber threats are growing in frequency and sophistication, traditional perimeter-based security models have proven inadequate for protecting modern organizational infrastructures. As digital transformation accelerates, driven by remote work, cloud adoption, and mobile device proliferation, organizations are adopting a new paradigm: Zero Trust Security. Zero Trust is a strategic approach to cybersecurity that assumes all network traffic, both external and internal, may be hostile. This model enforces strict identity verification, limited access, and continuous monitoring of every user, device, and system interaction within an organization’s network.
This paper explores the principles and architecture of Zero Trust Security, outlining its core components such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), micro-segmentation, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and least privilege access. By examining why organizations are shifting to this model, the paper highlights how Zero Trust addresses the limitations of conventional security approaches, including their vulnerability to insider threats and unauthorized lateral movement within networks. We discuss the benefits of implementing a Zero Trust strategy, including enhanced security, improved regulatory compliance, and the potential for significant cost savings. Additionally, we provide case studies demonstrating the successful adoption of Zero Trust in various sectors.
The paper also addresses the challenges that organizations face when transitioning to a Zero Trust framework, including integration with legacy systems and managing user experience. Finally, we propose metrics for measuring Zero Trust effectiveness and include a cost-benefit analysis comparing traditional and Zero Trust security models over a five-year period. Through this comprehensive examination, the paper emphasizes the role of Zero Trust Security as a reimagined approach for robust cyber defense in today’s complex digital environment, offering actionable insights for organizations looking to modernize their security postures.
O CINEMA EXPERIMENTAL DE PETTER BAIESTORF: PEDAGOGIAS DO HORROR A PARTIR DA ANÁLISE DE “A COR QUE CAIU DO ESPAÇO” (2015)
Authors: Fortes Lucas Bitencourt
Published: November 2024

ResumoO presente artigo objetiva dissertar sobre o cinema experimental proposto pelo cineasta Petter Baiestorf, com foco na análise das pedagogias do horror emergentes a partir de seu curta-metragem A Cor que Caiu do Espaço (2015). Para tal, parte-se do campo dos Estudos Culturais, fazendo uso da metodologia de etnografia em tela, com inspirações na análise visual crítica e na análise cultural. Percebe-se que a referida produção do cineasta mescla o experimentalismo com claros elementos do gênero de horror. A partir de suas particularidades, pode-se verificar lições importantes no tocante ao contexto sociocultural brasileiro, sobretudo no que tange à questão religiosa.AbstractThis article aims to discuss the experimental cinema proposed by filmmaker Petter Baiestorf, focusing on the analysis of horror pedagogies emerging from his short film A Cor que Caiu do Espaço (2015). To this end, it starts from the field of Cultural Studies, using the methodology of ethnography on screen, with inspirations from critical visual analysis and cultural analysis. It is clear that the filmmaker's aforementioned production mixes experimentalism with clear elements of the horror genre. From its particularities, important lessons can be seen regarding the Brazilian sociocultural context, especially with regard to religious issues.
O DIÁLOGO DA PERFORMANCE AUDIOVISUAL CONTEMPORÂNEA COM O CINEMA EXPERIMENTAL E A PINTURA EM SUSPENSÃO, DE DUVA
Authors: Bastos Marcus Vinicius Fainer
Published: November 2024

ResumoO presente texto propõe uma análise da performance audiovisual contemporânea do artista paulista duVa. Mais que uma leitura crítica, o texto procura traçar relações com o cinema experimental e a pintura, elegendo procedimentos como o microcorte, o acúmulo e o pulso estroboscópico como aspectos da obra que permitem inserir Suspensão num repertório constituído por obras como Le Ballet Mecanique, The Cut Ups, Arnulf Rainer e The Flickr, além da pintura de Francis Bacon.AbstractThe present text proposes an analysis of the contemporary audiovisual performance by the artist from São Paulo duVa. More than a critical reading, the text seeks to trace relationships with experimental cinema and painting, choosing procedures such as micro-cutting, accumulation and the stroboscopic pulse as aspects of the work that allow Suspensão to be placed in a repertoire made up of works such as Le Ballet Mecanique, The Cut Ups, Arnulf Rainer and The Flickr, as well as Francis Bacon's painting.
DEUS LUTA
Authors: Gervilla Lucas
Published: November 2024

AbstractA visual essay about the video art piece “Deus luta”, or “God fights”, in English, created by the Brazilian artist Lucas Gervilla in 2015. The work depicts images recorded on war monuments, memorials, and other belligerent contexts combined with an original soundtrack. The video proposes a critique of the presence of violence in contemporary society. This writing presents the origin, main characteristics, and developments of the artwork.ResumoEnsaio visual sobre o trabalho de videoarte “Deus luta”, criado pelo artista brasileiro Lucas Gervilla, em 2015. O trabalho apresenta imagens gravadas em monumentos e memoriais de guerra, e em outros contextos beligerantes, combinados à trilha sonora original. O video propõe uma crítica à presença da violência na sociedade contemporânea. O texto apresenta a origem do trabalho, suas principais características e desdobramentos.
FANTASIA EM SI
Authors: Vaz Henrique Maia Linz
Published: November 2024

Ensaio para sintetizadores xenoharmônicos gambiarrísticos baseados nos CIs C012294, SN76489, Co10444, MOS 8580R5, AT90USB1286, ESP32, mostrador LCD e algorítmos de síntese de vídeo.
Sustainable biogas production via anaerobic co-digestion of cheese whey and cattle manure
Authors: Velasco Morales Marco Arturo , Venegas Venegas Jose Apolonio , Reyes Sosa Mariela Beatriz , Hernández- Altemirano Raúl , Pinto Ruiz Rene , López de Paz Pascual , Meza Avendaño Carlos Alonso , Aguilar Aguilar Fidel Alejandro
Published: November 2024

In Mexico, specifically in Chiapas, the dairy cattle industry plays a significant role in cheese and milk production. However, the large quantities of cattle manure (CM) and cheese whey (CW) generated as byproducts pose environmental challenges if not managed properly. To address this issue, anaerobic digestion (AD) technology offers a sustainable solution by treating organic waste and producing biogas. This research study focuses on assessing the potential of CW and CM, both individually and in co-digestion, in an anaerobic environment. The study also evaluates biogas yield and composition using an up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor with different CW and CM mixtures. The findings indicate that the 30CM:70CW ratio exhibited the highest methane yield, surpassing other assays in co-digestion and mono-digestion. Furthermore, the UASB reactor showed that a mixture of 90CW:10CM produced 25.73 L of biogas per gram of volatile solids daily, comprising 60 % methane and 40 % carbon dioxide. This research demonstrates the potential for efficient and environmentally friendly treatment of CM and CW through optimized co-digestion and UASB technology, highlighting the opportunity to generate biogas while reducing waste.
Bacterial resistance in diarrhea and tea tree oil as a potential alternative treament: a review
Authors: González González Javier Nicolás , Guerrero-Encinas Ildefonso , Morales-Figueroa Gloria Guadalupe , González-Aguilar Gustavo A. , Ayala-Zavala Jesús F. , Astiazarán-García Humberto F. , López-Mata Marco Antonio , Rivas-Cáceres Raymundo R. , Quihui-Cota Luis
Published: November 2024

Bacterial diarrhea is a global health concern, particularly in developing countries like Mexico, where high morbidity and mortality rates persist, especially in children under five years old. While antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone, and azithromycin are effective, increasing bacterial resistance has led to the search for alternatives. Tea tree essential oil (TTEO) has been proposed as a potential treatment, but research, especially in vivo, remains limited due to oil composition variability and a lack of standardized protocols. This review compiles current data (2000-2024) on the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and antibiotic resistance of critical diarrhea-causing bacteria (E. coli, Shigella spp., Campylobacter spp., and Salmonella spp.) and evaluates TTEO’s antibacterial potential. In vitro studies show its bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects, while in vivo studies assess its therapeutic impact on animal models. In conclusion, TTEO holds promise as an alternative or adjuvant to antibiotics for treating bacterial diarrhea. However, further in vivo studies are required to confirm its efficacy and optimize its clinical application.
Seed Production Chain, Varietal Replacement of Minor Pulses in India and Strategies for Enhancing their Production: A Review
Authors: Chauhan J.S. , Singh K.H. , Choudhury P.R. , Kumar Vishnu , Chaudhary Sonu Kumar , Mohan Chander
Published: November 2024

Minor pulses like moth bean, horsegram, grasspea, cowpea, French bean and other lesser grown pulses contributed 9.4%-11.7% and 6.4%-7.1% to total pulses acreage and production, respectively, during 2015-16 to 2020-21. The present paper reviews production scenario, seed production chain of minor pulses during the last decade (2010-11 to 2019-20) and tried to bring out some strategic issues for higher yield and sustainable production. Moth bean and grasspea acreage, production and yield/ha during 2019-20 were appreciably reduced by 41.4%, 60.0% and 31.7% and 39.7%, 47.2% and 40.5%, respectively as compared to that of 2010-11. Despite reduction in acreage by 9.9%, production and seed yield of horsegram were higher by 12.9% and 25.3% during the corresponding period. Of the 94 varieties of minor pulses notified during 2016-24, only 17 were in the seed chain until 2023-24. Despite adequate production of breeder seed of these crops, shortage in foundation and certified seed availability was observed in cowpea, moth bean and other pulses in a few years. The analysis indicated conversion of breeder seed to other classes of seed, low varietal replacement rate and lack of varietal diversity in the seed chain are the major issues impeding productivity of these crops. Seed requirement of different crops has also been assessed and strategy to sustain high production of these crops through seed/variety replacement was proposed.
Validation of the Devereux early childhood assessment for preschoolers in measuring child well-being in Indonesia
Authors: Erhamwilda
Published: November 2024

Child well-being remains a pressing issue in Indonesia, with many children lacking fulfillment of essential physical and psychological needs. Addressing this requires valid and reliable tools to assess early childhood well-being, yet few instruments have been adapted for the Indonesian context. This study aims to adapt and validate the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment for Preschoolers (DECA-P), a comprehensive tool designed for parent and teacher reports on early childhood well-being. Data were collected from 377 parents of children aged 1 to 6 years. Results indicate that the Indonesian adaptation of DECA-P demonstrates strong internal reliability. Additionally, validity testing using the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient yielded favorable values. These findings suggest that the Indonesian DECA-P adaptation is a suitable instrument for assessing early childhood well-being in Indonesia.
Keywords: Assessment; childhood well-being; Devereux early childhood; well-being
Praxis territorial en comunidades vulnerables de la periferia: el hambre y el saneamiento en perspectiva
Authors: Rocha Andre
Published: November 2024

La perpetuación del hambre y los problemas de saneamiento básico se sienten en diferentes ámbitos, con repercusiones en el aumento expresivo de las cantidades de territorios vulnerables. La búsqueda de soluciones capaces de superar las discrepancias sociales es urgente y requiere un amplio apoyo social y científico de las universidades. En este sentido, el presente trabajo busca presentar la concepción de la praxis territorial, entendiéndola como una clave, enmarcada como parte de la metodología de investigación-acción. Presentamos como conclusiones que la construcción de agendas científicas en una praxis territorial sirve para promover acciones de diagnóstico, así como instrumentalizar y emancipar a grupos colectivos en acciones para combatir la erradicación de la pobreza y sus dimensiones asociadas, como el hambre y los problemas de saneamiento. Así, el presente texto comparte iniciativas y experiencias de investigación-acción referenciadas localmente en la comunidad de favelinha ubicada en el barrio Parque Analândia en São João de Meriti, Río de Janeiro (Brasil).
Parkinson Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease: Three Different Manifestations of Color Vision Impairment Pathway
Authors: Piro Anna
Published: November 2024

Color Vision showed to be a useful biological marker to identify the different brain pathways implied in the different neurological diseases we investigated.
La situation forestière du Siam
Authors: Letourneux Ch.
Published: November 2024

Le Siam possède de vastes zones forestières dans lesquelles on trouve toute la gamme des types de végétation propres à l'Asie du Sud-Est. Sur le plan économique, les espèces les plus importantes sont les suivantes : Teck, Hopea Odorata, divers Dipterocarpus et Anisoptera Cochinchinensis.La production totale de bois pour 1950 s'est élevée à 1 312 143 mètres cubes, dont 195 000 mètres cubes de teck.La mécanisation des différentes exploitations est assez importante dans les forêts denses ou pluviales, mais elle n'a pas atteint la même ampleur dans les forêts de teck où les plus petits arbres peuvent être facilement tirés par les éléphants.Pour l'instant, le Département des Forêts plante principalement du Teck et du Bombax malabaricum.
Characteristics of pollutants emitted by motor vehicles and their impact on the environment and engine operation
Authors: Dziubak Tadeusz , Ślęzak Marcin
Published: November 2024

Gaseous and solid pollutants (dusts) of atmospheric air have been defined. Dusts have been divided according to various criteria and their properties have been given. The sources and characteristics of anthropogenic and natural pollutants of atmospheric air have been presented. It has been shown that the main sources of anthropogenic pollutants, apart from industry, are motorization, and internal combustion engines of cars are a source of gaseous pollutants and solid particles, the emission of which has been significantly reduced. The originality of the article consists in conducting an extensive literature analysis and proving that the emission of "non-engine" pollutants in the form of dust from the wear of friction linings of brakes, clutches and from the wear of tires and roads, as well as mineral dust raised from the ground, is currently a greater threat to human health and the environment than engine emissions. The impact of particulate matter emissions from road transport and mineral dust, which is the basic component of road dust, on human health, vegetation and on the operation of engine and vehicle systems is presented.
PRE-CONCEPTION READINESS AMONG PROSPECTIVE BRIDES
Authors: Millah Syihabul , Kusumawardani, S.Keb., M.Kes. Devi Arine , Rahmawati Septi Nur
Published: November 2024

Background: Preconception is the best preparation time for the First 1000 Days of Pregnancy. Prospective brides are a group that must receive attention and monitoring regarding health conditions, including nutritional status, to prepare for pregnancy and the birth of a healthy baby. This research aims to determine the preconception nutritional readiness of prospective brides. Method: This type of research was quantitative with a cross-sectional descriptive design. The population in the study was 30 prospective brides and was obtained using a consecutive sampling technique of 20 prospective brides. The variables studied were the bride and groom's sociodemographic data, including age, highest level of education, work status, and sources of nutrition and health information. Other variables studied were body mass index nutritional status, chronic lack of energy status, anemia status, energy, protein, iron, calcium, folic acid intake, ferro supplementation and folic acid supplementation, and preconception nutritional knowledge. The collected data will be entered and processed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS, then analyzed univariately using a descriptive frequency test. Results: The results of this study show that the sociodemographics of the majority of prospective brides are in the early adult age category (55%), have secondary education (75%), are not working (75%), and receive health and nutritional information from health workers (45%). Adequate energy intake level (75%), insufficient protein (55%), insufficient iron (85%), insufficient calcium (95%), insufficient folic acid (100%), no supplementation (85%), nutritional status of each -respectively normal and obese (35%), not CED (60%), not anemic (80%), lacking knowledge (70%), and lacking preconception nutritional readiness (85%). Conclusion: Most prospective brides cannot meet at least half of the preconception nutritional readiness indicators measured.
Mitigating Health Risks Through Biosorption: Effective Removal of Nickel (II) and Chromium (VI) from Water with Acid-Treated Potato Peels
Authors: Northaqifah Hasna Mohamed Khir  , Muhamad Salleh Nur Fatien , Noraini Abdul Ghafar  , Nurasmat Mohd Shukri
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Nickel (Ni(II)) and chromium (Cr(VI)) are associated with serious health risks, including respiratory problems, kidney damage, and cancer, along with potential threats to ecosystems. Given their persistence and significant toxicity, effective removal from contaminated water is essential to mitigate these health risks. This study explores the efficacy of acid-treated potato peels (ATPP) as an economical and readily accessible biosorbent for the removal of Ni(II) and Cr(VI) from water solutions. Methods: The study explored two biosorbents: raw potato peels (RPP) and ATPP. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was utilized to analyze changes in surface functional groups. Batch biosorption experiments were performed using distinct contact times (30-180min), pH (3–11), and biosorbent dosages (0.1–0.5 g). The Mann-Whitney U test was applied for the statistical analysis. Results and Discussion: The FTIR analysis indicated an enhancement in carboxyl groups on the ATPP surface after acid treatment, with stronger transmittance peak at 1645 cm⁻¹. ATPP showed significant improvements in biosorption capacity compared to RPP, removing 18.23% of 10 mg/L Ni(II) at pH 5 in 120minutes using 0.5 g of ATPP. For Cr(VI), 52.28% removal was achieved at pH 7 with 0.2 g of ATPP within the same time frame. Statistical analysis confirmed the superior performance of ATPP in removing Ni(II) (p = 0.024) and Cr(VI) (p = 0.004). Conclusion: ATPP offers significantly higher biosorption capabilities than RPP attributed to the increased presence of carboxyl groups on the modified surface, indicating potential for eco-friendly effective material in mitigating the heavy metal pollution's health risks.
The Effectiveness of Green Open Spaces in Absorbing Carbon Dioxide Emissions in the Area of PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Regional 3 Subregional Jawa
Authors: Fadila Isna , Tri Martiana  , Abdul Rohim Tualeka  , Arya Zulfikar Paramarta
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Green spaces serve as various ecological purposes, most notably the removal of pollutants. Although PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Regional 3 Subregional Jawa was estimated to have quite significant carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the company had provided green open space in multiple locations. Calculating the effectiveness of green open spaces in absorbing CO2 emissions in the area of Pelindo Subregional Jawa was the aim of this study. Methods: The primary data used was observation, and secondary data were gathered through document and literature studies. The dependent variable was the calculation of carbon dioxide emissions, while the independent variable was the effectiveness of green open spaces (land cover types and green open spaces area). The IPCC 2006 equations were used for data analysis. Results and Discussion: The estimated carbon dioxide emissions at Pelindo Subregional Jawa came from the following sources: 1,945.51 tons from electricity consumption; 1,845.97 tons from ships; 1,102.30 tons from operational, employee, and passenger vehicles; and 4.49 tons from genset usage. That amounted to 4,898.27 tons per year overall. Based on the calculation, it was found that the green open space could absorb 4,434.94 tons of CO2 per hectare annually. Conclusion: The existing green open spaces in the area of Pelindo Subregional Jawa were not enough to absorb CO2 emissions, as CO2 emissions still left a residual of 463.33 tons/year.
Potential Reduction of Stress Levels and Improving Vaname (Litopenaeus vannamei) Growth Performance with Probiotic Application
Authors: Darsiani Darsiani , Annisa Cici Nurul , Zulfiani Zulfiani , Yuniati Dewi , Haser Teuku Fadlon , Mahfud Chairul Rusyd , Tartila Shobrina Silmi Qori , Harahap Antoni , Febri Suri Purnama
Published: November 2024

The aim of this research was to find the most effective type of probiotic for the growth, survival, and stress resistance of L. vanamei. L. vanamei shrimp measuring PL 13 with a density of 2 fish/L of water were used as subjects for this research, which was conducted at the Poniang Beach Fish Seed Center from July 27 to September 24, 2023. This study was conducted using a completely randomized design (CRD) and consisted of four treatments and three repetitions, namely the operational standard, Bacillus sp., Lactobacillus sp., and a combination of Bacillus sp. and Lactobacillus sp. with a dose of 20 ml/kg mixed into feed containing 30% protein. The results of the study showed that the use of probiotics had no significant impact (p > 0.05) on the growth and survival of L. vanamei.
KOMBINASI NANOPARTIKEL KITOSAN DAN MODIFIED TAPIOCA-WHEY PROTEIN DALAM PEMBUATAN EDIBLE COATING TERHADAP AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI DAN ORGANOLEPTIK OTAK-OTAK TENGGIRI
Authors: Hafizhah Farras Rana , Mubarak A. Shofy , Mahasri Gunanti
Published: November 2024

Produk otak-otak ikan tenggiri merupakan produk diversifikasi perikanan yang menjanjikan namun rentan terhadap pembusukan. Edible coating dapat membantu memperlambat pembusukan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh formulasi edible coating yang berbeda terhadap karakteristik edible coating dan untuk mengetahui potensi perlindungan edible coating terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri dan organoleptik produk otak-otak ikan tenggiri selama penyimpanan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental yang dibagi menjadi dua tahap, tahap pertama yaitu karakteristik edible coating menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan pengujian meliputi aktivitas antimikroba, daya serap air dan viskositas dengan 5 perlakuan dan 4 kali ulangan dan tahap kedua yaitu aplikasi coating terhadap lama penyimpanan produk otak-otak ikan tenggiri dengan pengujian meliputi TPC dan organoleptik menggunakan RAL 2 faktor 3×6 perlakuan dan 3 kali ulangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh yang signifikan (P<0,05) dari formulasi pelapis terhadap karakteristik tersebut. Formulasi terbaik, tapioka termodifikasi-WPI dengan CSNP (P4), menunjukkan aktivitas antibakteri dengan zona hambat 9,16 mm, daya serap air 3,46%, dan viskositas 15,33 cP. Formulasi ini mempertahankan stabilitas mikroba dan kualitas organoleptik hingga 3 hari pada suhu kamar dan 12 hari pada suhu dingin.
Landslide susceptibility mapping using logistic regression, random forests, and artificial neural networks: a case study in Mariana/MG, Brazil
Authors: Xavier Mateus Oliveira , Barella César Falcão
Published: November 2024

The landslide susceptibility mapping (LSM) plays an important role in risk management. This study evaluated the predictive capabilities of three machine learning (ML) approaches applied to LSM: logistic regression (LR), random forests (RF), and artificial neural networks (ANN). The study was conducted in a mountainous region of Mariana/MG, Brazil. Initially, a point inventory with 364 landslides and 364 stable regions was randomly partitioned in a 70% training and 30% testing ratio for the models. Nine landslide conditioning factors (LCF), ranked by information gain (IG), were considered: slope angle (IG=0.486), geomorphology (IG=0.235), topographic wetness index - TWI (IG=0.138), lithology (IG=0.077), slope orientation (IG=0.067), topographic position index - TPI (IG=0.052), distance from drainage (IG=0.032), slope curvature (IG=0.029) and the distance from roads (IG=0.024). The evaluation of the area under the curve (AUC-ROC) and the classification efficiency rates in high () and low () susceptibility were used to compare the results of the approaches. The results demonstrated that although RF (AUC-ROC=0,947, =6,808, =0,030) slightly outperformed LR (AUC-ROC=0,936, =5,695, =0,050) and ANN (AUC-ROC=0,934, =6,495, =0,060), all the approaches exhibited high predictive capability in identifying areas susceptible to landslides.
Surgical treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Authors: Pang Feng , Guo Yu , Liu Tian-Run
Published: November 2024

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a relatively rare cancer, primarily prevalent in China and other parts of Asia. Radiotherapy is the preferred treatment for primary NPC and has proven to be highly effective. However, approximately 10% of patients experience recurrence after treatment. Surgical intervention serves as a key treatment option for locally recurrent NPC and selected primary cases, aiming to completely remove the tumor while preserving normal tissues and functions as much as possible. This review provides a comprehensive overview of surgical treatment options for NPC discussing the advantages, disadvantages, appropriate indications, and outcomes of various surgical techniques, thus offering guidance for selecting the most suitable treatment approaches.
In a fully dealcoholised Chardonnay wine, sugar is a key driver of liking for young consumers
Authors: Geffroy Olivier , Podworny Maeva , Brian Laura , Gosset Marianne , Peter Magali , Cheriet Foued
Published: November 2024

Alcohol-free wines are generally sweetened with around 40 g/L of added sugar to counterbalance sourness, which can be perceived as being excessive in such beverages. For young consumers who would consume alcohol-free products for health purposes, high levels of sugar could be an obstacle. The aim of this work was to investigate this target consumer’s appreciation of fully dealcoholised Chardonnay wines containing different levels of added sugar (0, 5, 10, 20 and 40 g/L). The results showed that liking significantly increased with sugar content, and that acceptability was only achieved in the sample containing 40 g/L of added sugar, with a liking score of between 5 and 6 on a 9-point scale. Liking scores were not affected by gender, information provided to panellists (specifically that they were evaluating alcohol-free wines), and level of wine knowledge. Those who gave the highest scores were occasional wine drinkers and daily soft drink consumers. Conversely, non-wine consumers and non-soft-drink drinkers gave lower liking scores. Though these insights need to be confirmed on more samples of fully dealcoholised wine, they can assist winemakers in developing alcohol-free products and in targeting the right young consumers.
Kinematics of Balls and Light Versus the Theory of Special Relativity
Authors: Dambi Filip
Published: November 2024

The study of the emission, propagation, and reflection of balls leads to the mechanical ballistic law that applies to balls with and without mass. A natural extension of the ballistic law is to encompass massless entities such as light. According to ballistic law, a ball or light emitted by a source inherits the velocity of the source in the absolute frame. The phenomenon described by the ballistic law works in the absolute frame which acts as the background of inertial frames and governs the kinematics of balls and light in each inertial frame. It explains why the speed of emitted, propagated, and reflected light is the universal constant c in any inertial frame in which sources and mirrors are at rest, why the laws of physics have the same form in any inertial frame, and why no experiment in such a frame can prove its motion. By understanding the kinematics of light, we can understand the multiple issues rooted in Lorentz’s transformation and Einstein’s special relativity. For example, the theory of special relativity misapplies the symmetry observed in some phenomena to two inertial frames. Thus, it duplicates a physical phenomenon from one inertial frame considered stationary, to another. The Lorentz transformation imposes the speed of light c in the moving and opposite direction of the inertial frame. Simultaneously, it varies in any other direction converging to infinite. The time contraction in the moving direction of the inertial frame is different from the time dilation in the opposite direction, and both times are different from those in any other direction. Thus, each direction requires a ruler and time synchronization. Lorentz’s transformation has no length contractions to support this fundamental concept of special relativity. These unacceptable conclusions prove that the theory of special relativity is self-negating.
New Harmonic Number Series
Authors: Adegoke Kunle , Frontczak Robert
Published: November 2024

Based on a recent representation of the psi function due to Guillera and Sondow and independently Boyadzhiev, new closed forms for various series involving harmonic numbers and inverse factorials are derived. A high point of the presentation is the rediscovery, by much simpler means, of a famous quadratic Euler sum originally discovered in 1995 by Borwein and Borwein.
Precision Mapping of Seagrass Habitats Using Multispectral Drones and Machine Learning
Authors: Nogueira Pedro , Silva Marcelo , Quelhas Miguel , Adão Helena
Published: November 2024

Seagrass beds and salt marshes play a crucial role in preserving and restoring estuarine ecosystems, providing essential services such as carbon sequestration, water filtration, and habitat for diverse marine life. Mapping these areas, particularly in remote locations, is challenging but essential for effective conservation efforts. This study explores the use of drones equipped with multispectral cameras to map seagrass meadows and salt marshes in estuarine environments. The methodology involved composing images into a multilayer multidimensional dataset, performing exploratory data analysis and principal component analysis, and utilizing Random Forest supervised classification to generate detailed maps. Applied to a case study of the Mira River in southern Portugal, this approach achieved mapping accuracies as high as 94% with kappa values of 0.91. These results demonstrate the efficacy of drone-based multispectral imaging and advanced analytical techniques in accurately mapping and monitoring critical estuarine habitats, offering a valuable tool for conservation and restoration initiatives.
Experimental Evidence of Particles due to Thermal Effects in Laser Ablation
Authors: Barrales-Guadarrama Víctor Rogelio , Barrales-Guadarrama Raymundo , Rodríguez-Rodríguez Melitón Ezequiel
Published: November 2024

Thermal effects on the target surface, promoted by laser-target interaction, include boiling, vaporization and mainly phase explosion, play an important role in the surface morphological modification of the target, which in turn, originate morphological modification of the film. This article describes the phenomenology of these thermal effects when YBa2Cu3O7- films are grown by Pulse Laser Deposition. The surface morphological modification of the target includes elongated hemispherical particles in a range from 1 µm to 7 µm, cones, folds and regions that show melting processes with subsequent resolidification. YBa2Cu3O7- films exhibit spherical particles from 0.4 µm to 6 µm, terraces, bumps, and porosity. Applications in micro and nanotechnologies are limited by this film morphology. YBa2Cu3O7- films have been grown on electrolytic copper. The surface morphology of targets and films is studied by scanning electron microscopy. The results show that the thermal effects are decisive in morphology modification and surface stoichiometric film composition.
Recent Progress on the Catalytic Application of Bimetallic PdCu Nanoparticles
Authors: Mastalir Agnes
Published: November 2024

Bimetallic PdCu nanoparticles with different Pd:Cu ratios and morphologies can be synthesized and immobilized on a variety of support materials. Accordingly, PdCu nanoparticles can be efficiently applied as heterogeneous catalysts in a large number of organic transformations including C-C coupling and cross-coupling reactions. As related to their favorable electronic and structural interactions, the catalytic performance of PdCu bimetallic nanoparticles may be superior to the monometallic species. The heterogeneous catalysts can be recovered and reused and the presence of copper tends to reduce the cost of the expensive Pd catalyst, which would be beneficial for industrial applications.
Fetal Isolated Single Umbilical Artery (ISUA) and Its Role as a Marker of Adverse Perinatal Outcome
Authors: Cubo Ana María , Moreno Alicia , Cabrero María Ángeles , Costas Tatiana , Rodríguez María de la O , Hernández Hernández María Estrella , Ordás Polán , Villalba Yarza Ana , Goenaga Francisco Javier , Lapresa-Alcalde María Victoria
Published: November 2024

Single umbilical artery (SUA) is considered an ultrasound marker of anomalies. Although it may be present in about 5% of normal gestations, it has been observed to be associated with an increased risk of intrauterine growth retardation, cardiac, genitourinary and gastrointestinal malformations, as well as with the appearance of chromosomal anomalies such as trisomy 21 and 18. Objectives: This study aims to check whether the presence of isolated SUA (ISUA) is related to adverse perinatal outcomes. Methods: This is a descriptive, observational and retrospective study with a total of 1266 gestations were studied (1189 normal gestations and deliveries collected from the registry of the Hospital Univeritario de Salamanca, during the period from January 1st to August 31st, 2023 and 77 cases of ISUA). Results: The presence of ISUA was associated with a lower gestational age (38 vs 39 weeks) and a lower birth weight (3013 vs 3181 g) though not increasing the prematurity rate. No significant differences were found in the increase in malformations, genetic disorders, Apgar test, pH at birth or admissions in the neonatal ICU. Conclusions: The presence of ISUA during gestation is associated with lower gestational age and lower birth weight though this did not result in a higher rate of prematurity or an increase in the number of admissions associated with low birth weight. No significant association was found between the presence of ISUA and genetic disorders or fetal malformations. Neither were worse Apgar test scores or lower pH values found in these newborns.
Communicative Intuition in HRI: Intuitive Understanding, Cognitive Evolution, and Mental Models in Socially Assistive Robots (SAR)
Authors: Lombardo Claudio
Published: November 2024

This study explores the use of artificially simulated intuition and mental models in Socially Assistive Robots (SAR) to enhance human-robot interaction (HRI). A multidisciplinary approach is proposed, integrating neuroscience, cognitive evolution, and empathy studies to address the limitations of the traditional Theory of Mind (ToM) as applied to SAR. The goal is to develop advanced social robotics models capable of intuitively interpreting and responding to human signals, leveraging principles of cybernetics and complex systems. This approach supports the hypothesis that SAR with multisensory capabilities and simulated intuition can foster human-like empathy, reducing the uncanny valley effect and advancing SAR applicability in healthcare, education, and personal assistance.
RHADaMAnTe: An Astro Code to Estimate the Energy Spectral Distribution of a Curved Wall of a Gap Opened by a Forming Planet in a Protoplanetary Disk
Authors: Rendón Francisco
Published: November 2024

When a star is born, a protoplanetary disk made of gas and dust surrounds the star. The 1 disk can show gaps opened by different astrophysical mechanisms. The gap has a wall emitting 2 radiation which contributes to the spectral energy distribution (SED) of the whole system (star, disk 3 and planet) in the IR band. As these new-born stars are far away from us, its difficult to know 4 whether the gap is opened by a forming planet. I have developed RHADaMAnTe, a computational 5 astro code based on the geometry of the wall gap coming from hydrodynamical 3D simulations of 6 protoplanetary disks. With this code it is possible to make models of disks to estimate synthetic SEDs 7 of the wall gap and prove whether the gap was opened by a forming planet. I have implemented this 8 code to the stellar system LkCa 15. I found that a planet of 10 Jupiter masses is capable of opening a 9 gap with a curved wall with height of 12.9AU. However, the synthetic SED does not fit to Spitzer IRS 10 SED (ξ2 ∼ 4.5) from 5µm to 35µm. This implies that there is an optically thick region inside the gap.
Experimental Study on the Performance Characteristics of a Submersible Pump for Drainage with the Discharge Flow Rate
Authors: Chen Ting , Ryu Jiho , Shin Yunchan
Published: November 2024

In this study, an experimental study was conducted on the performance characteristics of large-diameter submersible pumps with 400A and 1350A for drainage according to various flow rate changes. As a result, the total head of the submersible pump with a diameter of 400A decreased by approximately 36.28% from 5.43m to 3.46m, and the pump efficiency also decreased by 7.81% from 83.48% to 76.93%. As the discharge flow rate increased, the input power and the overall efficiency also tended to decrease. It was confirmed that the increase in the discharge flow rate decreased the total head and the input power, and thus the pump efficiency and the overall efficiency decreased. The total head of the submersible pump for the 1350A diameter decreased by about 34.4% from 4.36m to 2.86m, and the pump efficiency decreased by about 3.39% from 76.29% to 73.7%. As with the submersible pump with a diameter of 400A, the input power and overall efficiency tended to decrease as the discharge flow increased. As the diameter increased, the input power of the submersible pump was consumed more, and the total head, pump efficiency, and overall efficiency were lower.
Quantum Relativity (Results of Laws)
Authors: Ismail Ahmed Mohamed , Mohamed Samira Ezzat
Published: November 2024

This research answers the knowledge gap regarding the explanation of the quantum jump of the electron. This scientific paper aims to complete Einstein’s research regarding general relativity and attempt to link general relativity to quantum laws.
Effects of Estradiol and other Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators on Human Temporal Lobe Cortex Astroglial Cell Spreading
Authors: Silva Ivaldo , Naftolin Frederick Nicholas , Williamson Anne , Fadiel Ahmed , Spencer Dennis , LI Howard J
Published: November 2024

Rationale: Astroglial cells (astrocytes), previously considered mere support cells in the central nervous system, are now understood to be key players in integrating neuronal inputs and modulating synaptic density. Astrocytic processes surround the perikaryons and neuronal processes including dendritic spines and by extension or retraction, respectively, lyse or facilitate increases in number or size of synapses. Astrocytes express estrogen receptors and in animal models, including monkeys, have been shown to respond to estradiol by changing the disposition of their processes in a manner opposite to the number of synapses.
Experimental: Our objective was to examine the effects of estradiol and two other clinically available Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs; tamoxifen and raloxifene) on astrocyte processes in human brain tissue. To accomplish this goal, we used simultaneous immunostaining of the glial cytoskeletal marker glial acidic protein (GFAP) and ezrin, a membrane-cytoskeletal linker, plus light microscopy image analysis to study the thinness and branching of randomly selected human temporal lobe neocortical astrocytes after a 60-minute incubation of 400µ temporal lobe slices. Effects of estradiol (10 nM), raloxifene and tamoxifen (1.0 µM) were compared with untreated control slices.
Results: Changes were confirmed in the branchings of temporal lobe astrocytes during the 60-minute incubation period. Astrocytes in control slices extended their branches and became thinner. Parallel changes were present in tamoxifen-cultured slices. Raloxifene-treated slices showed significant reduction of astrocyte branching and thinning compared to controls (p = 0.01, 0.01, 0.06 for primary, secondary, and tertiary processes, respectively). An intermediate reduction of astroglial process size was present following estradiol treatment, but not at a statistically significant level compared to controls.

Conclusions: These preliminary results support estrogen receptor modulator regulation of human astroglial processes in a manner consistent with previous reports on animals in which changes in glial spreading plays a role in synaptic changes. Neuroendocrinological implications are discussed.
Constant Wind Analyses on Eight Floating Wind Turbines
Authors: Maktabi Mohamed , Rusu Eugen
Published: November 2024

This work aims to analyze the responses of eight floating wind turbines. From this perspective, this paper will compare the response offset regarding the motions of the six degrees of freedom of the respective floating wind turbines. The applied forces these analyses consider mainly come from constant wind forces applied on the wind turbines’ blades, as well as forces from waves and currents. Different values are considered and compared regarding the constant wind speeds, as well as the velocities of waves and currents. This paper also considers a wide range of innovative references related to floating wind turbine analyses and software. Validation and verification studies are left for future work due to the complexity of the data provided in this paper.
MET Exon 14 Skipping and Novel Actionable Variants: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications in Latin American NSCLC patients.
Authors: Rivas Solange , Sepulveda Romina V , Tapia Ignacio , Estay Catalina , Soto Vicente , Blanco Alejandro , Gonzáles Evelin , Armisen Ricardo
Published: November 2024

Targeted therapy indications for actionable variants in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have primarily been studied in Caucasian populations, with limited data on Latin American patients. This study utilized a 52-gene next-generation sequencing (NGS) panel to analyze 1,560 tumor biopsies from NSCLC patients in Chile, Brazil, and Peru. RNA sequencing reads, and DNA coverage were correlated to improve the detection of the actionable MET exon 14 skipping variant (METex14). The pathogenicity of MET variants of uncertain significance (VUS) was assessed using bioinformatic methods based on their predicted driver potential. The effects of the predicted driver VUS T992I and H1094Y on MET signaling activation, proliferation, and migration were evaluated in HEK293T, BEAS-2B, and H1993 cell lines. Subsequently, MET inhibitors were tested in 2D and 3D cell cultures, and drug affinity was determined using 3D structure simulations. The prevalence of MET variants in the South American cohort was 8%, and RNA-based diagnosis detected 27% more cases of METex14 than DNA-based methods. Notably, 20% of METex14 cases with RNA reads below the detection threshold were confirmed by DNA analysis. The novel actionable T992I and H1094Y variants induced proliferation and migration through c-Met/Akt signaling. Both variants showed sensitivity to crizotinib and savolitinib, but the H1094Y variant exhibited reduced sensitivity to capmatinib. These findings highlight the importance of RNA-based METex14 diagnosis and reveal the drug sensitivity profiles of novel actionable MET variants from an understudied patient population.
Encapsulating Spatially Varying Relationships with a Generalized Additive Model
Authors: Comber Alexis , Harris Paul , Murakami Daisuke , Nakaya Tomoki , Tsutsumida Narumasa , Yoshida Takahiro , Brunsdon Chris
Published: November 2024

This paper describes the specification of spatially varying coefficient (SVC) regression models using Generalized Additive Models (GAMs). The GAMs include Gaussian Process (GP) splines (smooths) for each covariate parameterised with observation location and generate SVC estimates that capture spatially varying relationships. The ability of the proposed GAM approach to estimate true spatially varying coefficients was compared with that of Multiscale Geographically Weighted Regression (MGWR) using simulated data with complex spatial heterogeneities. The geographical GP GAM (GGP-GAM) was found to out-perform MGWR across a range of fit metrics and resulted in more accurate coefficient estimates and lower residual errors. The model for one of simulated datasets was investigated in detail to illustrate GAM diagnostics, model checks, spline / smooth convergence and basis evaluations, and tuning via the number knots. A larger simulated case study was investigated to explore the trade-offs between GGP-GAM complexity, performance and computation. Finally the GGP-GAM and MGWR approaches were applied to an empirical case study. The resulting models had very similar accuracies and fits, and generated subtly different spatially varying coefficient estimates. A number of areas of further work are identified.
Semantic Segmentation Method for Remote Sensing Images Based on an Improved TransDeepLab Model
Authors: Xin Wang Jin , Man Wang Man , Long Qin Zi
Published: November 2024

Due to the various types of land cover and large spectral differences in remote sensing images, their high-quality semantic segmentation still faces severe challenges. This study proposes a new improved model based on the TransDeepLab segmentation method. The model introduces the GAM attention mechanism in the encoding stage, which can effectively reduce the information dispersion and enlarge the global interaction features; in the decoding stage, a multi-level linear upsampling strategy is designed to gradually amplify the multi-scale features extracted from the encoder and integrate them with the low-scale features to improve the segmentation effect of different shapes and sizes. The model makes full use of the multi-level semantic information and small target detail information in high-resolution remote sensing images, which can effectively improve the segmentation accuracy of target objects. Using open-source LoveDA large remote sensing image data sets for the validation experiment, the results show that compared to the original model, its Mean Intersection Over Union (MIOU) increased by 2.68 %, Average Pixel Accuracy (aACC), and Mean Pixel Accuracy (mACC) by 3.41% and 4.65%. Compared to other mainstream models, the model also achieved a better segmentation effect.