bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Center-to-limb Variations in Solar Plage Using IRIS Observations
Authors: Kayshap Pradeep , Young Peter R.
Published: December 2024

The center-to-limb variations (CLV) of transition region line Gaussian fit parameters in solar plage are reported for the first time. The Si iv 1402.77 Å line observed by the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph is used. The spectral intensity increases linearly from the disk center to the solar limb. Similarly, the nonthermal velocity also increases linearly from 23.6 (at the disk center) to 30.9 km s−1 (at the solar limb). On the other hand, the Doppler velocity decreases from 8.9 ± 1.0 at the disk center to 0.0 km s−1 at the limb. This CLV pattern in solar plages is consistent with the CLV pattern reported in the quiet Sun (QS). However, the average values of the parameters in the solar plage are significantly higher than in the QS. The intensity and nonthermal velocity increase linearly with the magnetic field at the disk center, while the Doppler velocity does not depend on the magnetic field. Due to the line-of-sight effect, the plasma column depth increases toward the solar limb, which leads to a linear increase in the spectral intensity. Further, the increasing plasma column depth toward the solar limb adds more and more unresolved motions, and as a result, the nonthermal velocity increases from the disk center to the solar limb. In the solar plages, the higher plasma density due to the strong magnetic field leads to higher intensity and nonthermal velocity compared to the QS and coronal hole.
A Novel Orbit Parameterization in Spherical Coordinates
Authors: Napier Kevin J. , Holman Matthew J.
Published: December 2024

We present a novel orbit parameterization in spherical coordinates. This parameterization enables the mixing of varying and invariant orbital parameters, and clarifies the physics of the orbit. It also simplifies the process of placing synthetic populations at exactly specified locations on the sky, which is particularly useful for survey design and simulation studies.
Three new records of genus Hohenbuehelia (Pleurotaceae, Agaricales) in Pakistan
Authors: Khalid Muhammdah , Razzaq Fauzia , Ashraf Urooj , Afshaan Najam-ul-Sehar , Khalid Abdul Nasir
Published: December 2024

Morphological and molecular phylogenetic analyses were conducted to identify Hohenbuehelia species collected during 2020–2023 in Lahore, Margalla Hills, and Abbottabad in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan. The phylogenetic analysis was based on the internal transcribed spacer region (ITS) of nuclear ribosomal DNA. Among collected taxa, we identified H. canadensis, H. portegna, and H. tristis, which represent new records for the country. This research contributes to our knowledge of fungal diversity and the distribution of this genus in Pakistan. A key to the known species of Hohenbuehelia in Pakistan is also provided.
Description of the larva of Platycnemis phasmovolans Hämäläinen, 2003 (Odonata, Platycnemididae), with a key to the larvae of the subfamily Platycnemidinae from the Sino-Japanese and Oriental regions
Authors: Keetapithchayakul Tosaphol Saetung , Phan Quoc Toan
Published: December 2024

The final instar larva of the rare species Platycnemis phasmovolans Hämäläinen, 2003 is described and illustrated here for the first time, including a new distribution record from Vietnam. The larva of P. phasmovolans differs from that of congeneric species by distinct morphological features, including the presence of four setae on the palpal lobe of the labium, the presence of lateral spines on abdominal S5–9, and a long terminal filament on the caudal lamella. We also provide a key to species for the known larvae of the subfamily Platycnemidinae in the Sino-Japanese and Oriental regions.
Clipped Topography-Guided Treatments: A Different Approach to Custom Corrections
Authors: Krämer Manja , Charonis Anastasios , Arba-Mosquera Samuel
Published: December 2024

Purpose

To present a new approach to customized treatments that inherently saves tissue by design, especially for pathological corneas.

Methods

From the elevation of the anterior cornea and the refractive error of the eye, the target cornea can be calculated and the difference between actual and target cornea corresponds to the tissue to be removed. In this approach, it is further possible to preset the ablation depth at one (Model 1) or two (Models 2 and 3) particular locations. In all three models, the target cornea floats in z-direction, until the depth is reached at one of these defined locations. In Model 2, the depth at the second location is reached by modulating the asphericity, whereas in Model 3, asphericity is maintained but average curvature is modulated to achieve the desired depth at the second location. After floating in z-direction, and modulation, locations with a negative ablation value are set to zero (primary clipping). Additionally, locations exceeding a preset maximum ablation depth are set to a predefined depth (secondary clipping).

Results

Simulated cases based on patient diagnosis were used to better explain and illustrate the technique.

Conclusions

With this approach, free-form ablation zones are generated, providing for a tissue-saving correction of refractive error and partial correction of higher order aberrations, the overall corneal shape will be recentered, and the corneal curvature gradient is reduced.

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J Refract Surg
. 2024;40(12):e1003–e1014.]
Clinical Comparison of Decentration and Tilt Effects in Iris-Claw and Trans-scleral Plug Lenses: Wavefront Analysis With a Pyramidal Sensor Aberrometer
Authors: de Angelis Lorenzo , Romano Vito , Barbera Giuseppe Ruben , Galasso Mario , Aliò Jorge L. , Giansanti Fabrizio , Barca Francesco
Published: December 2024

Purpose

To compare the aberrometric profile of the Artisan Aphakia lens (Opthec BV) and transscleral plug FIL-SSF lens (Soleko) and to assess the impact of tilt and decentration on their optical performance.

Methods

This retrospective observational study was conducted at Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy, with a consecutive cohort of aphakic eyes undergoing secondary lens implantation with an Artisan or FIL-SSF lens. Wavefront analysis was performed using a pyramidal wavefront-based aberrometer (Osiris-T; CSO). Tilt and decentration were calculated using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (MS-39; CSO).

Results

The study included 47 eyes from 45 patients: 24 eyes in the FIL-SSF group and 23 eyes in the Artisan group. Decentration was 0.39 ± 0.14 mm in the FIL-SSF group and 0.51 ± 0.16 mm in the Artisan group (
P
= .02). The mean tilt value was 6.6 ± 2.35 degrees in the FIL-SSF group and 5.9 ± 1.86 degrees in the Artisan group (
P
= .13). Internal higher order aberrations (HOAs) were 0.23 ± 0.07 μm in the FIL-SSF group and 0.29 ± 0.13 μm in the Artisan group (
P
= .02). The point spread function (PSF) Strehl ratio was 0.12 ± 0.05 in the FIL-SSF group and 0.10 ± 0.04 (
P
= .11) in the Artisan group. The PSF Strehl ratio without lower order aberration (PSFw2) was 0.28 ± 0.12 in the FIL-SSF group and 0.23 ± 0.09 in the Artisan group (
P
= .01).

Conclusions

The Artisan and FIL-SSF lenses provide comparable optical performance in terms of the PSF Strehl ratio. However, the Artisan lens appears to be more susceptible to decentration, which may result in increased higher order aberrations and a consequently lower PSFw2 Strehl ratio.

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J Refract Surg
. 2024;40(12):e926–e933.]
Le multiculturalisme britannique au 21e siècle
Authors: Esteves Olivier , Garbaye Romain
Published: December 2024

Statistiques ethniques, communautarisme, caissières d'Ikea arborant un hijab jaune et bleu : lorsque l'on évoque en France l'approche britannique de l'immigration et de la diversité culturelle, c'est ce type de formules et d'images, renvoyant à l'idée d'un «modèle anglo-saxon», qui viennent le plus souvent à l'esprit. La Grande-Bretagne est souvent présentée comme le pays du « multiculturalisme », aux antipodes du modèle républicain français, où, au nom de l'égalité, on se refuserait à prendre en compte les distinctions d'origine nationale, d'identité ethnique ou religieuse. Au-delà de ce qui relève davantage de clichés que d'une analyse fidèle de la réalité sur le terrain, le cas britannique, qui a subi beaucoup d'évolutions contradictoires depuis le tournant des années 2000, mérite une analyse précise et contextualisée. C'est seulement en dépassant des cadres de représentation nationaux figés que l'on peut espérer éclairer utilement nos débats hexagonaux sur l'immigration, la diversité culturelle et religieuse, et l'identité nationale.
Sobre la adquisición de los conceptos matemáticos
Authors: Canela Morales Luis Alberto
Published: December 2024

En perspectiva kantiana, la posibilidad del conocimiento surge de la conjunción o unidad sintética de la espontaneidad del entendimiento (categorías) con las formas a priori de la sensibilidad. La tarea es entender cómo se efectúa esa conjunción o unidad sintética analizando cada una de sus condiciones por separado y en su conjunto. En la Crítica de la razón pura, específicamente en el apartado “Del esquematismo de los conceptos puros del entendimiento” (A 137–147/B 176–187) se muestra este mecanismo. Teniendo en mente esta discusión, este trabajo tiene los siguientes objetivos: en primer lugar, presentar la problemática del esquematismo trascendental; en segundo lugar, describir cómo ocurre la construcción esquemática de los conceptos geométricos y, finalmente, especificar el lugar que ocupa el álgebra en la filosofía kantiana de las matemáticas.
Exploring the inner landscape: Mindfulness, meditation, Metacognition and Phenomenology
Authors: Jayasinghe Saroj , Gunathunga Wasantha
Published: December 2024

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Quantum consciousness: A synthesis of SOC and Orch-OR
Authors: Gunasinghe Sahan
Published: December 2024

Despite the advances in the neuroscience field, the nature of consciousness and the mind-body problem are still unsolved. No conventional neurophysiological method has been able to explain consciousness, other than focusing on neural signals. Various theories, such as Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch-OR), Higher Order Theory, Global Workspace Theory, and Integrated Information Theory, also have serious limitations. To better understand the nature of consciousness, the present work explores the connection between Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics, in particular through the Orch-OR theory and Self-Organized Criticality (SOC). SOC provides an explanation of how complex systems naturally tend toward critical states, whereas Orch-OR posits that consciousness arises from quantum computations in neuronal microtubules. Here, an integration of these hypotheses is pit forward, proposing that microtubules function as quasi-critical systems that undergo second-order phase transitions, thus generating objective reduction and, consequently, a conscious experience. This idea provides a theoretical framework for the interpretation of how microtubules may contribute to the orchestration of consciousness by integrating quantum coherence and criticality. Future research will be directed toward the biochemical constituents that maintain the essential aspects of microtubule quantum states, their connection to cognitive functions, and experimental verification of these states. This synthesis provides a novel perspective on the role of microtubules in the brain and the quantum foundations of consciousness.
Increased expression of Circadian Regulator CRY1 and CRY2 genes in long-term meditators
Authors: Dasanayaka Nirodhi , Sirisena Nirmala , Samaranayake Nilakshi
Published: December 2024

The human body undergoes various physical, metabolic, and behavioural changes that are governed by circadian rhythms. The Cryptochrome Circadian Regulator (CRY1 and CRY2) genes encode proteins critical for maintaining these rhythms. Increased expression of CRY genes supports circadian rhythm stability, contributing to overall physiological homeostasis. Meditation practice has been proposed as a potential modulator of CRY1 and CRY2 gene expression. This case-control study was conducted to compare the expression levels of CRY1 and CRY2 genes between experienced meditators and non-meditators. Thirty long-term, skilled meditators were recruited from meditation centres across Sri Lanka through a two-tier screening process, and age- and gender-matched non-meditators were selected from the local community. Sociodemographic data, including weekly exercise hours, were collected. Gene expression of CRY1 and CRY2 was analysed using reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and relative gene expression levels were calculated using the 2-∆∆CT method. Of the 30 participants in each group, 63% (19 individuals) were male, with a mean age of 43 ± 9.92 years. Meditators had been practicing for an average of 6.80 ± 3.27 years, meditating approximately 5.82 ± 3.45 hours daily. Gene expression analysis revealed a significant upregulation of CRY1 (fold change = 1.9, p = 0.037) and CRY2 (fold change = 0.8, p = 0.05) in meditators compared to controls, suggesting enhanced circadian rhythm stability. Additionally, CRY1 expression was positively correlated with the duration of meditation practice (r = 0.377, p = 0.040), while CRY2 expression was significantly associated with weekly exercise hours (r = 0.256, p = 0.046). The upregulation of CRY genes observed in meditators suggests a stabilization of circadian rhythms, potentially contributing to improved physiological homeostasis. These findings highlight the potential of meditation to positively influence circadian biology.
The beard of the Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus): citizen science suggests an adjustable airflow sensor
Authors: Londei Tiziano
Published: December 2024

The beard of the Bearded Vulture is part of a facial mask of prominent bristles that extends under the bill with two tufts between the mandibular rami. The function of this unique beard is still unclear. The facial bristles of birds are simple feathers, probably similar to the feathers that may have served a tactile function since the origin of all birds. Although their present-day functions are generally poorly understood, facial bristles have mechanoreceptors near their follicles, as in the case of filoplumes located at the base of flight feathers, an apparatus with proven sensitivity to airflow. Citizen science is increasingly providing a great number of Bearded Vulture images, some of which already allow us to suppose that these birds adjust the projection of the beard, relative to the bill line, depending on flying conditions. This viewpoint might produce further hypotheses, e.g., that the longer beards of the adult birds might serve their visibly more agile flight and that the likely ornamental function in sexual/social displays might be an added function to the primary, sensory role of the facial bristles, both of which would be enhanced by the length of the beard.
Reduplication and the IsiZulu novel: A morpho-stylistic critique
Authors: Dlamini Sizwe Z.
Published: December 2024

While reduplication qualifies as a pure linguistic entity, little has been done to investigate this aspect in the context of literary works. This article thus seeks to attempt to close this gap by exploring a linguistic stylistic analysis of reduplication with reference to the isiZulu novel. The main aim of this is to blend and harmonise literary criticism and linguistics by discussing both the form (linguistic description) and function (literary effects) of reduplication, observing four isiZulu novels as primary data. This suggests that the study uses textual analysis as a qualitative research technique. Linguistic stylistics is proposed as the theoretical framework to validate and ground the findings. This theory is seen as suitable as it considers both form and function of language. Reduplication with reference to the selected novels is discussed through the following linguistic sets: complete reduplication and incomplete reduplication. Within these descriptive sets, the literary findings reveal that reduplication is used to emphasise the recurring nature of actions as reflected in the novels. This plays a significant role in the creation of vivid effects when the text is read.Contribution: This study is significant because it provides a different way of examining style in the African indigenous languages’ novel genre. This genre has been approached from different perspectives, but there seem to be limited perspectives that opt for approaches that lean on descriptive linguistics. The study is thus believed to be valuable to the study of African indigenous languages of South Africa, as it demonstrates that a linguistic approach to literature can aid analysis and understanding of the novel genre. Using reduplication as a reference point, the study seeks to demonstrate that linguistics and literary criticism can co-exist and operate in harmony.
Strongly exceptional Legendrian connected sum of two Hopf links
Authors: Li Youlin , Onaran Sinem
Published: December 2024

In this paper, we give a complete coarse classification of strongly exceptional Legendrian realizations of the connected sum of two Hopf links in contact 3-spheres. This is the first classification result about exceptional Legendrian representatives for connected sums of link families.
Alexandrov’s estimate revisited
Authors: Griffin Charles J. K. , Idu Kennedy Obinna , Jerrard Robert L.
Published: December 2024

Alexandrov’s estimate states that if

$\Omega $

is a bounded open convex domain in

$\mathbb {R}^n$

and

$u:\bar \Omega \to \mathbb {R}$

is a convex solution of the Monge-Ampère equation

$\det D^2 u = f$

that vanishes on

$\partial \Omega $

, then

$$\begin{align*}|u(x) - u(y)| \le \omega(|x-y|)(\int_\Omega f)^{1/n} \qquad \text{for }\omega(\delta) = C_n\,\text{diam}(\Omega)^{\frac{n-1}n} \delta^{1/n}. \end{align*}$$

We establish a variety of improvements of this, depending on the geometry of

$\partial \Omega $

. For example, we show that if the curvature is bounded away from

$0$

, then the estimate remains valid if

$\omega (\delta )$

is replaced by

$C_\Omega \delta ^{\frac 12 + \frac 1{2n}}$

. We determine the sharp constant

$C_\Omega $

when

$n=2$

, and when

$n\ge 3$

and

$\partial \Omega $

is

$C^2$

, we determine the sharp asymptotics of the optimal modulus of continuity

$\omega _\Omega (\delta )$

as

$\delta \to 0$

. For arbitrary convex domains, we characterize the scaling of the optimal modulus

$\omega _\Omega $

. Our results imply in particular that unless

$\partial \Omega $

has a flat spot,

$\omega _\Omega (\delta ) = o(\delta ^{1/n})$

as

$\delta \to 0$

, and under very mild nondegeneracy conditions, they yield the improved Hölder estimate,

$\omega _\Omega (\delta ) \le C \delta ^\alpha $

for some

$\alpha>1/n$

.
Dimensions of a class of nonautonomous carpets and measures on $\R^{2}$
Authors: Gu Yifei , Hou Chuanyan , Miao Jun Jie
Published: December 2024

For each integer

k>0

, let

n_{k}

and

m_{k}

be integers such that

n_{k}\geq 2,

m_{k}\geq 2

, and let

\mathcal{D}_{k}

be a subset of

\{0,\dots,n_{k}-1\}\times \{0,\dots,m_{k}-1\}

. For each

w=(i,j)\in \mathcal{D}_{k}

, we define an affine transformation on 

\R^{2}

by

\Phi_{w}(x)=T_{k}(x+w), \qquad w\in\mathcal{D}_{k},

where

T_{k}=\operatorname{diag}(n_{k}^{-1},m_{k}^{-1})

. The non-empty compact set

E=\bigcap_{k=1}^{\infty}\bigcup_{(w_1w_2\ldots w_k)\in \prod_{i=1}^k\mathcal{D}_i}\Phi_{w_1}\circ \Phi_{w_2}\circ \cdots\circ \Phi_{w_k}

is called a
nonautonomous carpet
.In the paper, we provide the lower, packing, box-counting and Assouad dimensions of the nonautonomous carpets

E

. We also explore the dimension properties of nonautonomous measures

\mu

supported on

E

, and we provide Hausdorff, packing and entropy dimension formulas of 

\mu

.
Approximation properties of de la Vallée Poussin means of partial Fourier series in Meixner-Sobolev polynomials
Authors: Gadzhimirzaev Ramis Makhmudovich
Published: December 2024

We study approximations of a function $f\in W^r_{l^2_{\omega}(\Omega_\delta)}$, $\omega(x)=e^{-x}(1-e^{-\delta})$, by the de la Vallée Poussin means of partial sums of the Fourier series in the Sobolev orthonormal system of polynomials $\{m_{n,N}^{0,r}(x)\}$ generated by the system of Meixner polynomials.
Bibliography: 32 titles.
Thermal Conductivity Optimization of Nanodiamond Nanofluids for
High-Performance Automotive Engines
Authors: Jeyanthi P. , Gulothungan G.
Published: December 2024

In this study, we investigate the thermal conductivity optimization of
nanodiamond nanofluids for application in high-performance automotive engines.
Nanodiamond particles, known for their superior thermal properties and
stability, are dispersed in a base fluid composed of ethylene glycol and water.
Various concentrations of nanodiamonds are prepared to evaluate their impact on
thermal conductivity and viscosity. The experimental setup includes precise
measurements of thermal conductivity using the transient hot-wire method and
viscosity using a rotational viscometer over a temperature range of 25°C to
100°C. The results demonstrate significant enhancements in thermal conductivity
with acceptable increases in viscosity, suggesting the potential of nanodiamond
nanofluids in improving engine cooling efficiency. The study concludes with
recommendations for future research to explore the long-term stability and
performance of these nanofluids in real-world automotive applications.
Tensile Strength Analysis of Electron Beam Welded AA2024 Aluminum
Alloy Joints
Authors: Rajesh A. , Karthick S. , Mallieswaran K. , Shanmugam Rajasekaran
Published: December 2024

The AA2024 aluminum alloy is a precipitate-hardening material renowned for its
exceptional strength and corrosion resistance, making it a preferred choice for
various applications in industries such as aircraft and automobile
manufacturing. However, it is challenging to weld using fusion welding processes
due to differences in melting points between the aluminum base material and its
oxide layer. Consequently, this often results in issues such as partially melted
zones, alloy segregation, and hot cracking. In this investigation, electron beam
welding was employed to minimize heat input and prevent the formation of coarse
grains in the heat-affected zone. Observations revealed that the joint achieved
a maximum strength of 285 MPa, representing 62% of the base material's strength.
This improvement in strength can be ascribed to the establishment of fine and
recrystallized grains at the weld interface, along with the presence of copper
aluminide strengthening precipitates.
Magnetic Particles, Fluorescent, Wet Method, Oil Vehicle, Aerosol Packaged
Authors:   AMS K Non Destructive Methods and Processes Committee
Published: December 2024

This specification covers one type of fluorescent magnetic particles in the form of a mixed, ready-to-use suspension in an odorless, inspection oil vehicle and packaged in aerosol cans.
Sound Level Determination for Snowmobiles under Typical Trail Operating Conditions
Authors:   Snowmobile Technical Committee
Published: December 2024

This SAE Recommended Practice establishes the method to determine Sound Level of a snowmobile under typical trail operating conditions.

Snowmobiles have different engine power levels that depends on the model.
Performance Specification for Automotive Electrical Connector Systems
Authors:   USCAR
Published: December 2024

This specification covers performance testing at all phases of development, production, and field analysis of electrical terminals, connectors, and components that constitute the electrical connection systems in road vehicle applications that are: low voltage (0 to 60 VDC) or coaxial. Incomplete (mechanical) specifications for jacketed twisted pair connectors are also provided. These procedures are only applicable to terminals used for in-line, header, and device connector systems. They are not applicable to edge board connector systems, twist-lock connector systems, >60 VAC or DC, or to eyelet terminals.

No electrical connector, terminal, or related component may be represented as having met USCAR specifications unless conformance to all applicable requirements of this specification have been verified and documented. All required verification and documentation must be done by the supplier of the part or parts. If testing is performed by another source, it does not relieve the primary supplier of responsibility for documentation (DVP&R) of all test results and for verification that all samples tested met all applicable acceptance criteria (see 4.3).

NOTICE: If the products tested to this specification are or may be subjected to conditions beyond those described in this document, they must pass special tests simulating the actual conditions to be encountered before they can be considered acceptable for actual vehicle application. The authorized person is the final authority as to what tests are to be performed on his or her parts and for what purpose these tests are required. He or she is also the final authority for resolving any questions related to testing to this specification and to authorizing any variance (with supporting data) to the equipment or procedures contained in this specification. Any such deviation must be documented and included in the final test report. Guidance as to the recommended tests for selected purposes is given in the charts in Appendices C and D.
EXPLORING VOTERS’ SWITCHING BEHAVIOUR WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A FINANCIAL CRISIS
Authors:   , Pistolas Apostolos
Published: December 2024

Voting is perceived as a behaviour that determines the direction a society takes and therefore impacts the everyday life of citizens. The complexity of voting behaviour has made an adequate number of studies to try and decode it by following various perspectives. Within the various factors that can impact the voting behaviour of individuals, the age of the voter is considered as being an important one. The high importance of age is based on the cohort, life-cycle and individual ageing effects. Where cohorts of voters live under the context of a financial crisis the latter is argued to have an impact on the voting behaviour of that cohort, which can lead to a switching vote decision. There are many researcher studies that have studied voting behaviour and the factors that have an impact on it. Moreover, the impact of financial crisis situation has also been studied. However, most researches that study voting behaviour either focus on younger generation. From the researches that focus on older voters most of them highlight the formers’ higher relative voting stability. Though, in situations of financial crisis switch of vote occurs also for older aged voters. The researches that discuss switch of vote focus on the reasons that can lead to that. The group of older voters that decide to switch their vote is practically neglected by the literature. Therefore, a theoretical gap is revealed, which is about the understanding of the voting behaviour of older voters who switched their vote under the context of financial crisis. This is where this research study will focus. To address this gap this study aims to explore the switching voting behaviour of older generation under the context of financial crisis. To meet this aim a qualitative methodology was designed to provide an insider’s perspective on the reasons that Greek older aged voters have decided to switch their vote under the context of financial crisis to SYRIZA and the impact of the latter (financial crisis) to this decision. Twenty seven interviews were conducted with voters who switched their vote to SYRIZA in general elections that were held under the context of financial crisis. It was revealed that the crisis has a substantial impact on the voting decision making of switching voters and that the meaning they assign to leader’s traits can give a deeper understanding of their voting behaviour. This study makes four major contributions to knowledge. Regarding the field of switching voting behaviour, the research contributes by identifying the main factors that can influence it and by identifying the reasons that older voters decide to switch their vote under the context of financial crisis. It also contributes to the field of political marketing by identifying the voters’ clusters and the new political perceptual map. Finally, it contributes to the field of financial crisis by identifying the impact that it has on the voting behaviour of the individuals. A number of implications for practice, as well as emerging areas of future research are drawn.
Investigation of Sexual Myth Awareness, Attitudes, and Behaviors During Pregnancy
Authors: Çakır Demet , Aksüt Akçay Emine , Özbek Hilal
Published: December 2024

Background: It is widely recognized that women's sexual behavior and satisfaction levels decline during pregnancy. This is linked to the physiological and psychological changes that occur during pregnancy.

Aim: This study aims to assess sexual myth awareness, attitudes, and behaviors among pregnant women.

Materials and Methods: The analytical descriptive study was conducted between July 2023 and August 2023. The data were collected online from 314 pregnant women sampled in a province in the Mediterranean region using the Personal Information Form and the Sexual Myths in Pregnancy Scale (SMPS).

Results: The mean total score of the SMPS was 70.87±15.83, and it was found that pregnant women's perspective on sexual myths during pregnancy was above average. When the mean scores of the SMPS subscales were evaluated, pregnancy and sexuality were 13.12±3.40, the concern about the baby score was 17.05±4.38, the sex/attraction score was 14.25±3.76, and the concerns about pregnancy was 23.56±5.88. It was found that there was a significant difference between the SMPS total score and the variables of type of marriage, planned pregnancy, information received about sexual life during pregnancy, source of information about sexual life during pregnancy, information received about situations to avoid sexual intercourse during pregnancy, and how sexual life should be during pregnancy.

Conclusion: The pregnant women were found to have moderate levels of sexual myths during pregnancy. It is important to provide training by health professionals, especially midwives, considering the factors related to the level of sexual myths during pregnancy.

Keywords: Pregnancy, sexuality, sexual myths, awareness, education
Pre-Scaling up of Animal Feed Chopper in Selected Districts of West Arsi and East Shoa Zones
Authors: Tullo Abe , Regassa Getu , Awgichow Abayineh , Nebo Aman
Published: December 2024

This activity was conducted at Adami Tulu Jedo Kombolcha and Negele Arsi districts of West Arsi and East Shoa zones with the objective of creating wider demand for animal feed chopper technology, strengthening stakeholder’s linkage for the future scaling up of the technology. With these objectives, the comparison of the technology was done with the traditional way of chopping animal feed chopping practice. It also replicated over four research sites. The result from the finding indicated that animal feed chopper technology had a chopping capacity of 464kg/hr on average with one operator. Whereas traditional animal feed chopping practices using locally available material took 58kg/hr on average with one operator. This finding indicated us animal feed chopper technology had a huge advantage in terms of time minimizing and quality of animal feed being chopped. Data was collected from farmers, DAs, and woreda expertise. Data collected from different stakeholders and data collected during the accomplishment of the research revealed that; the technology had a chopping capacity of about 800%. In addition to this, the technology has many advantages over traditional practice in terms of labor-saving, time-saving, and cost minimization. Two micro interposes were selected from two woredas and practical and theoretical training was given to them. Finally, the linkage between different stakeholders was made for further scaling up of the technology.
Plany naprawy Rzeczpospolitej w pismach politycznych Francji XVIII wieku
Authors: Kurkowski Mateusz
Published: December 2024

In this article, the author examines the political writings of French authors in the 18th century concerning plans to repair the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The scale of this phenomenon was aboveaverage, thanks to the activity of the Bar Confederation deputy Michał Wielhorski, at whose instigation leading representatives of the French Enlightenment from different political and ideological camps joined the discourse. The author makes a comparison between the solutions that were presented and tries to show the similarities related to Michal Wielhorski’s interference in the texts of their treatises and the differences resulting from the ideological divergence between their authors. Furthermore, he presents excerpts from the texts that suggest the influence of the founder of the texts on their final shape. An attempt is also made to assess to what extent the plans that were presented were a real attempt to help the Commonwealth and to what extent they were rather personal political-ideological manifestos of the individual authors.
Utilisation of Waste Heat in the Food Industry with a Compressor Heat Pump
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Engineering, Serbia, Josijević Mladen , Šušteršič Vanja ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Engineering, Serbia, Vukašinović Vladimir ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Engineering, Serbia, Gordić Dušan ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Engineering, Serbia, Živković Dubravka ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Engineering, Serbia, Nikolić Jelena ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Engineering, Serbia
Published: December 2024

The food and beverage industry is a significant global industry in terms of energy consumption. It
participates with about 30% in the total energy consumption of the industrial sector. Most of that energy is spent on the conversion into thermal energy and for cooling processes. According to the current findings, 30% of the heat flow in the food industry is lost by the end of a production process. The waste heat obtained hereby has relatively low temperatures. However, it is possible to raise such temperatures to a useful degree, i.e. the one that meets the requirements of a production process, by locating the sources of waste heat with adequate energy potentials and by employing a heat pump. Only systematic approaches and detailed analyses of the plants’ features can result in successful mapping of the sources of waste heat, precise evaluations of their energy potentials, and adequate selection of the optimal power of a heat pump needed for such purposes. This paper proposes a methodology for mapping the sources of waste heat in the food industry and determining the possibility of implementing a compressor mechanical heat pump. The methodology developed here was tested on a dairy that processes 100 tons of milk per day on seven production lines. Six sources of
waste heat were identified. Only two are suitable for the implementation of a heat pump. Techno-economic analysis indicates that the total investment into the systems for collecting and accumulating waste heat and the purchase of heat pumps should pay off in about 17 months. The total reduction of CO 2 emission is estimated at 680 tons per year.
Comparative Analysis of DC Motor Vibration Signal for Discrete and Continuous State Feedback Control of a Modular Servo System
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Department of Control Systems, Niš, Serbia, Đorđević Anđela , Cui Jianxun ,   Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), School of Transportation Science and Engineering, China, Milojković Marko ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Department of Control Systems, Niš, Serbia, Perić Staniša ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Department of Control Systems, Niš, Serbia
Published: December 2024

The goal of this research is distinguishing the control scheme which ensures better preservation of DC motor components. This is achieved by monitoring and analyzing DC motor vibration signal. In order to collect the vibration data, a low-cost vibration acquisition system was built using Raspberry Pi 3B and MEMS triple axis accelerometer. The vibration signal was collected during two control scenarios: state feedback control with continuous linear quadratic (LQ) and state feedback control with discrete LQ controller. The collected information was analyzed in order to determine which control method ensures lower vibration intensity. The two methods were evaluated by comparing several vibration metrics: acceleration peak, RMS, crest factor, standard deviation and a newly proposed vibration measurement factor (VMF).
Analisis Politik Birokrasi Indonesia dalam Kebijakan Luar Negeri Terkait Perlindungan Anak Buah Kapal (ABK) di Kapal Asing
Authors: Rizaldi Meicel Anandia
Published: December 2024

Kebijakan luar negeri Indonesia merupakan keputusan yang diambil dari aksi tawar menawar para aktor birokrasi yang terlibat. Aktor birokrasi yang terlibat dan muncul beragam tergantung kepada kepentingannya dalam suatu isu tertentu. Kemunculan beberapa aktor dalam isu perlindungan ABK Indonesia yang bekerja di kapal asing, menunjukkan bahwa adanya kepentingan mereka dalam isu tersebut. Perlindungan ABK yang mengalami kekerasan fisik, jam istirahat, gaji yang kurang sesuai ataupun hak pekerja yang terpenuhi masih terus terjadi. Di sisi lain, ILO mempunyai konvensi 188 tahun 2007 tentang perlindungan ABK, yang bisa menjadi alat Indonesia melindungi ABK yang bekerja di luar negeri dengan meratifikasi konvensi tersebut. Maka dari itu pertanyaan penelitiannya yaitu mengapa Indonesia tidak juga meratifikasi konvensi ILO 188 tahun 2007? Pertanyaan ini akan dijawab dengan satu variabel dari teori Model Politik Birokratik dari Graham Allison.  Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu kualitatif dengan sumber data primer dan sekunder. Pada akhirnya Indonesia memilih untuk tidak meratifikasi Konvensi ILO no 188 tahun 2007 yang disebabkan tumpang tindih kebijakan dari aktor birokrasi yang terlibat.
Todo lo que restringe no es enfermedad cerebrovascular: Una serie de casos de hallazgos de imágenes cerebrales en endocarditis infecciosa.
Authors: Cheruba Jonathan , Rithvik Ramesh , Senthil Narayanasamy , Sowmya Gopalan , Narasimhan Ranganadhan Lakshmi
Published: December 2024

La endocarditis infecciosa es una enfermedad sistémica caracterizada por infección e inflamación del endocardio que produce síntomas por causas locales y embolización.

Uno de los sitios de embolia es el sistema nervioso central. La resonancia magnética cerebral (MRI) exhibe una mayor sensibilidad que la tomografía computarizada (CT) cuando detecta lesiones encubiertas como microhemorragias cerebrales y embolias asintomáticas.

Existen patrones específicos en la resonancia magnética cerebral que impulsan el diagnóstico de endocarditis infecciosa. Esta es una serie de casos retrospectiva con la recopilación de datos de 3 pacientes, que fueron atendidos en los departamentos de urgencias y cuidados intensivos.

Los tres pacientes tenían características clínicas secundarias a una lluvia de múltiples émbolos detectados en la resonancia magnética del cerebro como múltiples focos de restricción de difusión bihemisféricos y de circulación múltiple.

Inicialmente se supuso que tenían un origen cardioembólico, pero tras una investigación específica se determinó que se debían a embolias infecciosas por EI.

Los focos bihemisféricos que restringen la difusión dispersa pueden inducir a error al médico tratante a realizar una evaluación de una enfermedad cerebrovascular secundaria a cardioembolismo, incluida la búsqueda de una fibrilación auricular oculta que puede retrasar el tratamiento requerido en la EI.

La distinción entre lesiones sépticas y otras lesiones cardioembólicas dará como resultado el tratamiento óptimo de tales casos.
Innovation Ecosystems for Teaching Factory Agribusiness: A Strategic Framework
Authors: Mahanani Retno Sari , Prasetyo Hari , Kurniawan Bagus Putu Yudhia , Suranto Dwi Djoko
Published: December 2024

This study investigates innovation ecosystems within Teaching Factory Agribusiness, addressing the critical gap in the literature regarding the absence of a strategic framework to enhance innovation and sustainability in agribusiness education. Using a grounded theory methodology, we conducted in-depth interviews with 20–30 participants, including educators, industry stakeholders, and policymakers, to gain insights into collaboration, resource sharing, and continuous learning dynamics. The results clarify four thematic areas; (1) Collaboration and Partnerships, (2) Resource Mobilization and Sharing, (3) Policy and Institutional Support, and (4) Continuous Learning and Adaptation. The above threads weave together into a framework to make agribusiness education explicit in the functioning of innovation ecosystems. The findings have significance for policy-makers, educationists, and industry personnel involved in improving the quality of agribusiness innovation. Future research directions can be a framework, especially regarding the benefits of innovation, and collaboration through technological facilities.
EBEVEYNLERDEN BİRİNİN KISMİ SÜRELİ ÇALIŞMAYA GEÇME HAKKI
Authors: Yorulmaz Çiğdem
Published: December 2024

İş yaşam dengesinin sağlanmasında esnek çalışma ilişkileri, büyük öneme sahiptir. Kısmi süreli iş sözleşmesi, esnek çalışma biçimlerinden biridir. Ebeveynlerin çalışma hayatı içerisinde kalırken aynı zamanda çocuklarının bakım ve yetiştirilmesine daha fazla zaman ayırmaları için hem uluslararası alanda hem de hukukumuzda birçok koruyucu düzenlemeye yer verilmiştir. Bunlardan birisi de ebeveynlerin tam süreli iş sözleşmelerini kısmi süreli iş sözleşmesine dönüştürmeleridir. Çocukların bakımı ve yetiştirilmesine yönelik uygun çalışma koşullarının sağlanması yönündeki uluslararası düzenlemeler, ebeveynlerin kısmi süreli çalışmaya geçiş hakkının tanınmasının dayanağı olarak gösterilebilir. Ebeveynlerin çocuklarına daha fazla zaman ayırması, çocuğun fiziksel, zihinsel ve ruhsal gelişimine de katkı sağlayacaktır. Çocuklarına daha fazla zaman ayırmak, onların büyümelerine tanıklık etmek için ebeveynlerin kısmi süreli çalışmaya geçiş hakları bulunmaktadır. Ebeveynlerin kısmi süreli çalışmaya geçme hakkını kullanmak istemesi durumunda işverenin bu talebi değerlendirirken yöentim hakkının olup olmadığı önemli bir sorun olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. İşin niteliğinin kısmi süreli çalışmaya uygun olup olmadığı bu belirlemede önemli bir ölçüttür.
Can Brand Trust Mediate the Influence of Customer Trust Effect Variables on Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Idrus Salim Al , Sari Efti Novita , Putra Johni Eka , Sari Mila Diana , Kalalo Rieneke Ryke , Utami Eva Yuniarti
Published: December 2024

Context: This study deals with three main themes, namely Customer Trust, Customer Satisfaction, and Brand Trust which have an influence on each other. In this study, the Customer Trust variable functions as an independent variable, the Customer Satisfaction variable functions as a dependent variable, and the Brand Trust variable functions as a mediating variable.
 
Objective: This study aims to analyze the direct influence of the Customer Trust variable on the Customer Satisfaction variable and the influence of the Customer Trust variable on the Customer Satisfaction variable mediated by the Brand Trust variable.
 
Method: This research is a quantitative study with an explanatory approach. The data used in this article are primary data that researchers obtain from various credible sources, namely 450 Shopee Customers on twin dates in the academic environment including students and lecturers. The data that researchers distribute contains five statement items, namely strongly agree statements, agree statements, so-so statements, disagree statements, and strongly disagree statements. The data collected by the researcher was analyzed using the smart PLS 4.0 analysis tool
 
Results: The result in this article can be concluded that if the first hypothesis and the second hypothesis that the researcher argued in the research methodology section, namely the Customer Trust variable, Customers can have a positive relationship direction and a significant influence on the Customer Satisfaction variable and the Brand Trust variable can moderate the influence of the Customer Trust variable on Customer Satisfaction. For the first hypothesis, this is represented in the first row of the Path Coefficient above, namely the P-Values of the Customer Trust variable have a positive relationship direction and are below the significance level of 0.05, namely 0.015. This is because the more Customer Trust a product is based on a good track record and image of a product, the happier Customers can shop which has an impact on Customer satisfaction. In the next row, the Brand Trust variable can also mediate the influence of the Customer Trust variable on Customer Satisfaction due to the same thing, namely the P-Values which are positive and below the significance level of 0.05, namely 0.000. From this, it can be concluded that the influence of the Customer Trust variable can be more significant if it goes through the Brand Trust variable first. Thus, the first and second hypotheses in this article can be accepted
 
Contribution: The researcher hopes that the results of this study can be useful for Shopee e-commerce users and others in developing their businesses, reading the market, increasing customer trust, and increasing customer satisfaction.
The Role of the International Court in Resolvingthe Genocide in Palestine
Authors: Irawan Bambang , Perceka Andhika Lungguh , Lubis Arief Fahmi , Miharja Marjan , Wibisono Okki Navarone , Wantu Hasyim Mahmud
Published: December 2024

Context: This research is related to the function of the International Court of Justice in addressing existing genocide, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and the impact of the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
 
Objective: The objects of this study are related to the Zionist Israeli genocide against Palestine, the International Court of Justice ruling in January 2024, the history of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, and the impacts resulting from the dispute.
 
Method: This research is a qualitative research with a descriptive approach that will describe things related to the causes of conflict, genocide, arguments of each country, the impact of conflict, and the role of international justice in overcoming this problem. The data used in this article is secondary data that researchers obtain from various credible scientific sources such as books, scientific journals, scientific magazines, and websites. The data obtained by researchers are analyzed and presented with the stages of data collection, data selection, data reduction, and drawing conclusion.
 
Results: 1. The genocide against Palestine is based on three causes, namely from an economic perspective because Palestine is a sexy city and is the main destination for international tourists and world travelers in the history of tourism. From a historical and political perspective, the Zionists believe that Palestine is a strategic area and has a strong theological basis. 2. The impact of this genocide occurs in every sector, both economic, health, social, psychological, political, and so on, which is very detrimental to the Palestinian people. 3. The International Court of Justice/International Court has an important role in overcoming this problem. However, what happened in the ICJ decision in January 2024 was not firm enough because it did not immediately order Israel to implement a ceasefire.
 
Contribution: The researcher greatly hopes that the criticism and ideas presented comprehensively in this article can be a reference for the International Court of Justice in making future decisions. The researcher also hopes that this article can be one of the causes of overcoming the Zionist Israeli genocide against Palestine.