bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Examination of Single- and Hybrid-Based Metaheuristic Algorithms in ANN Reference Evapotranspiration Estimating
Authors: Khairan Hadeel E. , Zubaidi Salah L. , Raza Syed Fawad , Hameed Maysoun , Al-Ansari Nadhir , Ridha Hussein Mohammed
Published: September 2023

Hydrological resource management, including crop watering and irrigation scheduling, relies on reliable estimates of reference evapotranspiration (ETo). However, previous studies of forecasting ETo have not dealt with comparing single and hybrid metaheuristic algorithms in much detail. This study aims to assess the efficiency of a novel methodology to simulate univariate monthly ETo estimates using an artificial neural network (ANN) integrated with the hybrid particle swarm optimisation–grey wolf optimiser algorithm (PSOGWO). Several state-of-the-art algorithms, including constriction coefficient-based particle swarm optimisation and chaotic gravitational search algorithms (CPSOCGSA), the slime mould algorithm (SMA), the marine predators algorithm (MPA) and the modified PSO algorithm were used to evaluate PSOGWO’s prediction accuracy. Monthly meteorological data were collected in Al-Kut City (1990 to 2020) and used for model training, testing and validation. The results indicate that pre-processing techniques can improve raw data quality and may also suggest the best predictors scenario. That said, all models can be considered efficient with acceptable simulation levels. However, the PSOGWO-ANN model slightly outperformed the other techniques based on several statistical tests (e.g., a coefficient of determination of 0.99). The findings can contribute to better management of water resources in Al-Kut City, an agricultural region that produces wheat in Iraq and is under the stress of climate change.
Modeling the Dynamic Behavior of Recycled Concrete Aggregate-Virgin Aggregates Blend Using Artificial Neural Network
Authors: Zhi Xiao , Aminu Umar Faruk , Hua Wenjun , Huang Yi , Li Tingyu , Deng Pin , Chen Yuliang , Xiao Yuanjie , Ali Joseph
Published: September 2023

Construction and demolition waste (CDW) aggregates have increased as a result of the rise in construction activities. Current research focuses on recycling of CDW to replace dwindling natural aggregates but pays little attention to permanent deformation behavior due to the anisotropic nature of the blended CDW aggregates. Accordingly, this study performs repeated load triaxial tests to evaluate the permanent deformation mechanism of the blended materials under various shear stress ratios and moisture conditions. An artificial neural network (ANN) deformation prediction model that accounts for the complex nature of the blended CDW and natural aggregate was developed. Moreover, a sensitivity analysis was performed to determine the relative importance of each input variable on the deformation. The results indicated that the shear stress ratio and confining pressure profoundly influence the deformation. It was demonstrated that the proposed prediction model is more robust than the conventional one. The sensitivity analysis revealed that the number of loading cycles, confining pressure, and shear stress ratios are the principal factors influencing the permanent deformation of the blended aggregates with sensitivity coefficients of 31%, 25%, and 21%, respectively, followed by the CDW and moisture contents. This model can assist practitioners and policymakers in predicting the permanent deformation of CDW materials for unbound pavement base/subbase construction.
Improving Performance of Differential Evolution Using Multi-Population Ensemble Concept
Authors: Bashir Aadil , Abbas Qamar , Mahmood Khalid , Alfarhood Sultan , Safran Mejdl , Ashraf Imran
Published: September 2023

Differential evolution (DE) stands out as a straightforward yet remarkably powerful evolutionary algorithm employed for real-world problem-solving purposes. In the DE algorithm, few parameters are used, and the population is evolved by applying various operations. It is difficult in evolutionary computation algorithms to maintain population diversity. The main issue is the sub-population of the DE algorithm that helps improve convergence speed and escape from the local optimum. Evolving sub-populations by maintaining diversity is an important issue in the literature that is considered in this research. A solution is proposed that uses sub-populations to promote greater diversity within the population and improve the algorithm performance. DE, heterogeneous distributed differential evolution (HDDE), multi-population ensemble differential evolution (MPEDE), and the proposed improved multi-population ensemble differential evolution (IMPEDE) are implemented using parameter settings; population sizes of 100 NP, 150 NP, and 200 NP; and dimensions of 10D, 30D, and 50D for performance comparison. Different combinations of mutations are used to generate the simulated results. The simulation results are generated using 1000, 3000, and 5000 iterations. Experimental outcomes show the superior results of the proposed IMPEDE over existing algorithms. The non-parametric significance Friedman test confirms that there is a significant difference in the performance of the proposed algorithm and other algorithms used in this study by considering a 0.05 level of significance using six benchmark functions.
Nonlocal Fractional Quantum Field Theory and Converging Perturbation Series
Authors: Ignatyuk Nikita A. , Ogarkov Stanislav L. , Skliannyi Daniel V.
Published: September 2023

The main purpose of this paper is to derive a new perturbation theory (PT) that has converging series. Such series arise in the nonlocal scalar quantum field theory (QFT) with fractional power potential. We construct a PT for the generating functional (GF) of complete Green functions (including disconnected parts of functions) Zj as well as for the GF of connected Green functions Gj=lnZj in powers of coupling constant g. It has infrared (IR)-finite terms. We prove that the obtained series, which has the form of a grand canonical partition function (GCPF), is dominated by a convergent series—in other words, has majorant, which allows for expansion beyond the weak coupling g limit. Vacuum energy density in second order in g is calculated and researched for different types of Gaussian part S0[ϕ] of the action S[ϕ]. Further in the paper, using the polynomial expansion, the general calculable series for Gj is derived. We provide, compare and research simplifications in cases of second-degree polynomial and hard-sphere gas (HSG) approximations. The developed formalism allows us to research the physical properties of the considered system across the entire range of coupling constant g, in particular, the vacuum energy density.
Fast and Efficient Entropy Coding Architectures for Massive Data Compression
Authors: Auli-Llinas Francesc
Published: September 2023

The compression of data is fundamental to alleviating the costs of transmitting and storing massive datasets employed in myriad fields of our society. Most compression systems employ an entropy coder in their coding pipeline to remove the redundancy of coded symbols. The entropy-coding stage needs to be efficient, to yield high compression ratios, and fast, to process large amounts of data rapidly. Despite their widespread use, entropy coders are commonly assessed for some particular scenario or coding system. This work provides a general framework to assess and optimize different entropy coders. First, the paper describes three main families of entropy coders, namely those based on variable-to-variable length codes (V2VLC), arithmetic coding (AC), and tabled asymmetric numeral systems (tANS). Then, a low-complexity architecture for the most representative coder(s) of each family is presented—more precisely, a general version of V2VLC, the MQ, M, and a fixed-length version of AC and two different implementations of tANS. These coders are evaluated under different coding conditions in terms of compression efficiency and computational throughput. The results obtained suggest that V2VLC and tANS achieve the highest compression ratios for most coding rates and that the AC coder that uses fixed-length codewords attains the highest throughput. The experimental evaluation discloses the advantages and shortcomings of each entropy-coding scheme, providing insights that may help to select this stage in forthcoming compression systems.
Association of Fine Particulate Matter Constituents with the Predicted 10-Year Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Evidence from a Large-Scale Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Wang Sheng , Zhao Ge , Zhang Caiyun , Kang Ning , Liao Wei , Wang Chongjian , Xie Fuwei
Published: September 2023

Little is known concerning the associations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and its constituents with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). A total of 31,162 participants enrolled from the Henan Rural Cohort were used to specify associations of PM2.5 and its constituents with ASCVD. Hybrid machine learning was utilized to estimate the 3-year average concentration of PM2.5 and its constituents (black carbon [BC], nitrate [NO3−], ammonium [NH4+], inorganic sulfate [SO42−], organic matter [OM], and soil particles [SOIL]). Constituent concentration, proportion, and residual models were utilized to examine the associations of PM2.5 constituents with 10-year ASCVD risk and to identify the most hazardous constituent. The isochronous substitution model (ISM) was employed to analyze the substitution effect between PM2.5 constituents. We found that each 1 μg/m3 increase in PM2.5, BC, NH4+, NO3−, OM, SO42−, and SOIL was associated with a 3.5%, 49.3%, 19.4%, 10.5%, 21.4%, 14%, and 28.5% higher 10-year ASCVD risk, respectively (all p < 0.05). Comparable results were observed in proportion and residual models. The ISM found that replacing BC with other constituents will generate the greatest health benefits. The results indicated that long-term exposure to PM2.5 and its constituents were associated with increased risks of ASCVD, with BC being the most attributable constituent.
Assessing Pulmonary Epithelial Damage in Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome: Challenging the Predominant Role of Vascular Endothelium through sRAGE as a Potential Biomarker
Authors: Meza-Fuentes Gabriela , López René , Vial Cecilia , Cortes Lina Jimena , Retamal Mauricio A. , Delgado Iris , Vial Pablo
Published: September 2023

Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) is a severe respiratory illness primarily associated with microvascular endothelial changes, particularly in the lungs. However, the role of the pulmonary epithelium in HCPS pathogenesis remains unclear. This study explores the potential of soluble Receptors for Advanced Glycation End-products (sRAGE) as a biomarker for assessing pulmonary epithelial damage in severe HCPS, challenging the prevailing view that endothelial dysfunction is the sole driver of this syndrome. We conducted a cross-sectional study on critically ill HCPS patients, categorizing them into mild HCPS, severe HCPS, and negative control groups. Plasma sRAGE levels were measured, revealing significant differences between the severe HCPS group and controls. Our findings suggest that sRAGE holds promise as an indicator of pulmonary epithelial injury in HCPS and may aid in tracking disease progression and guiding therapeutic strategies. This study brings clarity on the importance of investigating the pulmonary epithelium’s role in HCPS pathogenesis, offering potential avenues for enhanced diagnostic precision and support in this critical public health concern.
The Ubiquitin-Proteasome System Facilitates Membrane Fusion and Uncoating during Coronavirus Entry
Authors: Yuan Xiao , Zhang Xiaoman , Wang Huan , Mao Xiang , Sun Yingjie , Tan Lei , Song Cuiping , Qiu Xusheng , Ding Chan , Liao Ying
Published: September 2023

Although the involvement of the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) in several coronavirus-productive infections has been reported, whether the UPS is required for infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) and porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) infections is unclear. In this study, the role of UPS in the IBV and PEDV life cycles was investigated. When the UPS was suppressed by pharmacological inhibition at the early infection stage, IBV and PEDV infectivity were severely impaired. Further study showed that inhibition of UPS did not change the internalization of virus particles; however, by using R18 and DiOC-labeled virus particles, we found that inhibition of UPS prevented the IBV and PEDV membrane fusion with late endosomes or lysosomes. In addition, proteasome inhibitors blocked the degradation of the incoming viral protein N, suggesting the uncoating process and genomic RNA release were suppressed. Subsequently, the initial translation of genomic RNA was blocked. Thus, UPS may target the virus-cellular membrane fusion to facilitate the release of incoming viruses from late endosomes or lysosomes, subsequently blocking the following virus uncoating, initial translation, and replication events. Similar to the observation of proteasome inhibitors, ubiquitin-activating enzyme E1 inhibitor PYR-41 also impaired the entry of IBV, enhanced the accumulation of ubiquitinated proteins, and depleted mono-ubiquitin. In all, this study reveals an important role of UPS in coronavirus entry by preventing membrane fusion and identifies UPS as a potential target for developing antiviral therapies for coronavirus.
Immunogenicity and Safety of MF59-Adjuvanted Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine Compared with a Nonadjuvanted, Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine in Adults 50–64 Years of Age
Authors: Poder Airi , Oberije Janine , Meyer Jay , Heymer Peter , Molrine Deborah , Versage Eve , Isakov Leah , Zhang Qiuhong , Hohenboken Matthew
Published: September 2023

Adults aged 50–64 years have a high incidence of symptomatic influenza associated with substantial disease and economic burden each year. We conducted a randomized, controlled trial to compare the immunogenicity and safety of an adjuvanted quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (aIIV4; n = 1027) with a nonadjuvanted standard dose IIV4 (n = 1017) in this population. Immunogenicity was evaluated on Days 22, 181, and 271. On Day 22, upper limits (UL) of 95% confidence intervals (CI) for geometric mean titer (GMT) ratios (IIV4/aIIV4) were <1.5 and 95% CI ULs for the difference in seroconversion rate (SCR IIV4 − aIIV4) were <10% for all four vaccine strains, meeting primary endpoint noninferiority criteria. Protocol-defined superiority criteria (95% CI ULs < 1.0) were also met for A(H1N1) and A(H3N2). Immune responses following aIIV4 vaccination were more pronounced in persons with medical comorbidities and those not recently vaccinated against influenza. Safety data were consistent with previous studies of MF59 adjuvanted seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines. These findings support the immunological benefit of aIIV4 for persons aged 50–64 years, especially those with comorbidities.
Healthcare Worker Characteristics Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Uptake in Ireland; a Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Townsend Liam , Kelly Gavin , Kenny Claire , McGrath Jonathan , Donohue Seán , Allen Niamh , Doherty Lorraine , Noonan Noirin , Martin Greg ,   PRECISE Study Steering Group, Fleming Catherine , Bergin Colm
Published: September 2023

The prevention of SARS-CoV-2 acquisition and transmission among healthcare workers is an ongoing challenge. Vaccination has been introduced to mitigate these risks. Vaccine uptake varies among healthcare workers in the absence of vaccine mandates. We investigated engagement with SARS-CoV-2 vaccination among healthcare workers and identified characteristics associated with lower vaccine uptake. This multi-site cross-sectional study recruited n = 1260 healthcare workers in both clinical and non-clinical roles over a three-month period from November 2022. Participants reported their engagement with the primary SARS-CoV-2 vaccination programme and subsequent booster programmes, as well as providing demographic, occupational and personal medical history information. Multivariable linear regression identified characteristics associated with vaccine uptake. Engagement with vaccination programmes was high, with 88% of participants receiving at least one booster dose after primary vaccination course. Younger age and female sex were associated with reduced vaccine uptake. Healthcare workers in non-clinical roles also had reduced vaccine uptake. These findings should inform vaccination strategies across healthcare settings and target populations with reduced vaccine uptake directly, in particular young, female, and non-clinical healthcare workers, both for SARS-CoV-2 and other healthcare-associated vaccine-preventable infections.
Appropriate Genetic Approaches for Heat Tolerance and Maintaining Good Productivity in Tropical Poultry Production: A Review
Authors: Juiputta Jiraporn , Chankitisakul Vibuntita , Boonkum Wuttigrai
Published: September 2023

Heat stress is a major environmental threat to poultry production systems, especially in tropical areas. The effects of heat stress have been discovered in several areas, including reduced growth rate, reduced egg production, low feed efficiency, impaired immunological responses, changes in intestinal microflora, metabolic changes, and deterioration of meat quality. Although several methods have been used to address the heat stress problem, it persists. The answer to this problem can be remedied sustainably if genetic improvement approaches are available. Therefore, the purpose of this review article was to present the application of different approaches to genetic improvement in poultry in the hope that users will find suitable solutions for their poultry population and be able to plan future poultry breeding programs.
Land Use and Land Cover Change Modulates Hydrological Flows and Water Supply to Gaborone Dam Catchment, Botswana
Authors: Arsiso Bisrat Kifle , Mengistu Tsidu Gizaw
Published: September 2023

Identifying the mechanism through which changes in land use and land cover (LULC) modulate hydrological flows is vital for water resource planning and management. To examine the impact of LULC change on the hydrology of the Gaborone Dam catchment within the upper Limpopo basin, where Notwane river is the major river within the catchment, three LULC maps for the years 1997, 2008, and 2017 were established based on a mosaic of Landsat 5 for 1997 and 2008 and Landsat 8 for 2017. The 10 m-resolution Version 200 ESA World Land Cover Map for 2021 is used as a ground truth to train the random forest (RF) classifier to identify land cover classes from Landsat 8 imageries of 2021 using the Google Earth Engine (GEE) Python API. The overall accuracy/kappa coefficient of the RF classifier is 0.99/0.99 for the training and 0.73/0.68 for the validation data sets, which indicate excellent and substantial agreements with the ground truth, respectively. With this confidence in the LULC classification, the impact of LULC change on the hydrological flow within the catchment was estimated by employing the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and indicator of hydrological alteration (IHA). The SWAT model calibration and validation were first performed, and the ability of the model to capture the observed stream flow was found to be good. The LULC maps from Landsat images during the 1997–2017 period show a decrease in forests and shrubland in contrast to an increase in pasture land. The expansion of pasture and cropland and the reduction in forests and shrubland led to a decline in the amount of evapotranspiration and groundwater recharge. Furthermore, the LULC change also caused a reduction in low flow during dry periods and an increase in high flow during the rainy season. The findings clearly demonstrate that LULC changes can affect the water table by altering soil water recharge capacity. The study highlighted the importance of LULC for catchment water resource management through land use planning to regulate the water level in the Gaborone Dam against the impact of climate change and growing water demands by the city of Gaborone due to population growth.
Impact of Storm Characteristics on Infiltration Dynamics in Sponge Cities Using SWMM
Authors: Yang Yuanyuan , Shao Zijian , Xu Xiaoyan , Liu Dengfeng
Published: September 2023

Effective stormwater management in urban areas requires enhancing the permeability of underlying surfaces. However, the impact of storm characteristics on infiltration processes in sponge cities remains insufficiently explored. This study uses the Horton method within the storm water management model to investigate how uniform and Chicago storm parameters affect infiltration rates. Our findings provide valuable insights: (1) Increasing porous pavement area proportionally reduces subarea sizes within subcatchments, and infiltration rates of porous pavements are supply-controlled. (2) Uniform storms result in consistent initial infiltration rates across pervious areas, subcatchments, and the entire catchment. The duration of this stable state decreases with higher return periods. Catchment infiltration volumes exhibit linear growth with greater storm intensities (R-squared = 0.999). (3) Peak infiltration rates and moments for pervious areas, subcatchments, and the overall catchment exhibit correlations with both the return period and the time-to-peak coefficient, with correlation coefficients ranging from −0.9914 to 0.9986 and p-values ranging from 0.0334 to 0.6923. This study quantifies the influence of design storm parameters on infiltration, providing valuable insights for stormwater infrastructure design and urban stormwater control.
Comparative analysis of the results of surgical treatment of chronic subdural hematomas by craniotomy and burr hole surgery
Authors:   Department of Neurosurgery, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I. K. Akhunbaev, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Yrysov K. B. , Seideldaev A. Zh. ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I. K. Akhunbaev, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tashibekov Zh. T. ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I. K. Akhunbaev, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Kanyev A. A. ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I. K. Akhunbaev, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Published: September 2023

A chronic subdural hematoma is a disease of the elderly. The analysis of a series of more than 200 surgical interventions for chronic subdural hematoma over a 5‑year period is presented. The clinical picture and neurosurgical treatment are considered with a special emphasis on the surgical technique. Material and methods. In the period from 2017 to 2022, a retrospective analysis of 120 patients (74 men and 46 women, with a mean age of 77.4 years [ranging from 24 to 89 years]) suffering from chronic subdural hematoma was performed. Results. 88 craniotomies and 32 burr holes were performed. Forty-two patients after craniotomy (28 %) required surgical revision, in contrast to 6 patients after burr hole surgery (14 %). Craniectomy was performed as a last resort after at least 3 previous evacuations. Conclusion. Craniotomy seems to have a higher chronic subdural hematoma recurrence rate; therefore, burr hole surgery should be a preferable technique. Craniectomy may be a good therapy option for complicated recurrent chronic subdural hematomas.
Modern approaches to epilepsy treatment
Authors:   SBHI Vladimir Regional Clinical Hospital, Isakova O. A.
Published: September 2023

Epilepsy is one of the most common causes of seizures in adults and children. A general practitioner can encounter this pathology both at the stage of primary diagnosis and during follow-up and treatment of patients with an already established diagnosis. Knowledge of the basic principles of selecting anticonvulsant therapy and monitoring the effectiveness and safety of treatment is an essential factor in the successful management of patients with this pathology.
Anomalies in the location of the carotid artery in the practice of a physician (with a clinical case description
Authors:   FSBEI HE Volgograd State Medical University, Kulinich A.V. , Skvortsov V. V. ,   FSBEI HE Volgograd State Medical University
Published: September 2023

The issue of atypical arrangement of neck vessels is quite urgent for doctors of various specialties. The absence of symptoms of aberrant arteries in most cases forces a more thorough patient examination. The internal carotid artery is most at risk of injury. Not only surgical operations, but also various anesthetic, endoscopic, and otolaryngological procedures can be potentially dangerous. This article describes the etiology of aberrations, population prevalence, screening methods for their detection, risk factors, and a clinical case.
October 12 — World Vision Day
Authors:   Kremenskaya Central District Hospital, Frolova Elena Vladimirovna
Published: September 2023

Every second Thursday of October, the world community celebrates World Sight Day. This action was initiated by the World Health Organization as part of the implementation of the “VISION 2020: The Right to Sight” program. Thus, since 1998, doctors have been trying to draw attention to the problems of people with blindness or low vision, help them adapt to the world around, prevent the spread of visual function pathology, and preserve the sight of the population.
Nutritional Evaluation of Green Mussel Perna viridis (Linnaeus, 1758) and Brown Mussel Modiolus modulaides (Röding, 1798) From Panay Island, Philippines
Authors:   Institute of Fish Processing Technology, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines, NUÑAL SHARON N. , PARCON RAYMUND B. , LOGRONIO SHEINA B. , CARTAGO NIZZY HOPE N. , MUEGUE MAY FLOR S.
Published: September 2023

Mussels are considered a low-cost protein source in the Philippines. The green mussel Perna viridis (Linnaeus, 1758) is widely consumed, while the brown mussel Modiolus modulaides (Röding, 1798) is not yet fully utilised as human food but used as animal food or fermented for human consumption. This study aims to determine the nutritional value of these mussels in terms of their proximate composition, amino acid, fatty acid, and mineral components. Results revealed that the moisture content of M. modulaides was significantly higher (P < 0.05) than P. viridis. In comparison, the crude protein content of P. viridis (11.39 %) was significantly higher (P < 0.05) than M. modulaides (9.19 %), but they have similar amounts of lipids. There were 18 amino acids detected in the two species with significantly higher (P < 0.05) total essential amino acids (EAA) and non-essential amino acids found in P. viridis. The most abundant EAA were leucine and lysine in P. viridis and M. modulaides. Results also revealed that the two mussel species are qualified for good quality protein claims with an essential amino acid index of >0.9 and digestible indispensable amino acid scores of >100 %. Palmitic and stearic acids were detected in both species, but eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids were only detected in P. viridis. Sodium, potassium, iron, and calcium were also found in the two species. These results indicate that the two Philippine mussel species can be good sources of important amino acids, lipids and minerals for human and animal diets.
APPLICATION OF THE FUZZY TIME SERIES MODEL IN CLOTHING MATERIAL STOCK FORECASTING
Authors: Ula Mutammimul , - Bakhtiar , Yulisda Desvina , - Badriana , Bintoro Andik
Published: September 2023

The application of fuzzy time series is used to view the stock of clothing materials. As for the problem so far, CV Duta Express does not have a model for seeing the stock of complete materials in the warehouse, so the process is not optimal. This will have an impact on orders that come in at the same time and in large quantities. to avoid stock shortages, which resulted in the company experiencing losses. The purpose of this study is to make it easier to predict the stock of clothing materials and to be able to analyze every stock management at CV Duta Express with a fuzzy time series model. The variables used are stock needs, the amount of stock of school clothes, batik clothes, and pants. The research methodology in data collection consists of product type data from 2018–2021 at CV Duta Express Aceh Utara. Data analysis needs consist of school clothes, school pants, and clothes. Next, the fuzzy time series process determines the actual data is the type of school clothes, and what is forecast is sales for January 2018–2021 at the end of December. For a value of 1108 A2 fuzzification value, 172 A4 fuzzification value for batik clothes, and 894 pants with an A1 fuzzification value, then the value of the universe set used is U = [26, 323]. The value of forming a linguistic set is based on the length of the interval U3 = [111,153], U4 = [153,196], and U5 = [196,238]. The result of the fuzzification value from historical data for the value of 172 fuzzification is A4, for data of 133 fuzzification is A3. The formation of Fuzzy Logic Relationship (FLR) values for the period 1/7/2021 to 1/13/2021 is obtained from the data range A4=174 and range A3=125 in each period to be related. The results of forecasting with fuzzy time series testing at the end of December 2021 are 196 stocks of clothes that must be optimized in the following month. The test results in this study are to see if the error value using the AFER model is 0.4511% while the RMSE test value has an error value of 5.0199. After being calculated for the forecast every month, the average obtained for AFER is 0.50154 % and the RMSE is 9.86518..
Keywords : Forecasting, Fuzzy Time Series, stock
LIVER DISEASE CLASSIFICATION ANALYSIS USING THE XGBOOST METHOD
Authors: Sitinjak Yadi , - Muhaymin , Nababan Marlince
Published: September 2023

Liver disease is a severe pathological condition that can cause liver inflammation due to viral infection, toxic agents, or bacterial invasion, interfering with normal liver function. The death rate from this disease reaches 1.2 million people annually in Southeast Asia and Africa. Liver disease can cause damage to the liver and negatively affect overall body function. To reduce disease progression, it is critical to facilitate early diagnosis, thereby enabling rapid initiation of treatment for affected individuals. Classification methods are widely used to make decisions based on new information from previous data processing through calculation algorithms. This study uses the XGBoost classification method to build a predictive model for liver disease. The results of this study confirm that the XGBoost model is a robust and efficient choice for liver disease classification based on patient data. The use of the XGBoost approach has proven its success in the category of liver disease with an accuracy of up to 95% and an accuracy balance of 95%, demonstrating the effectiveness and efficiency of this method in overcoming class imbalances in liver disease classification data.
 
Keywords: Xgboost, Liver, Classification, Disease
Genre and style constants of B. M. Lyatoshynsky’s choral cycle “From the Past”
Authors: Batovska Olena
Published: September 2023

Statement of the problem. The creative discoveries by B. M. Lyatoshynsky in choral music sphere played a significant role not only in forming the unique, deeply original musical language of the composer, but also in the further development of Ukrainian choral art. His a cappella choral opuses for a mixed choir based on lyrics by Ukrainian and foreign poets are very revealing in the aspect of innovative searches in the musical art of the 20th century. Recent research and publications. In the musicological literature, Lyatoshynsky’s choral works are considered quite thoroughly in the works of some researchers: I. Liashenko (1991), I. Hulesko (1994), O. Torba (2002), M. Novakovych (2012). A. Lashchenko (2013), O. Kozarenko (2015), V. Moisiiuk & V. Shkoba (2022). In general, the analysis of recent studies showed that the main attention is focused on the verbal-musical contexts and figurative poetics. Among the less studied aspects of Lyatoshynsky’s musical heritage, the issue of studying genre and stylistic features of his a cappella choral music is particularly acute, including the choral cycle “From the Past”, which determine the relevance of the presented article. Objectives, methods and novelty of the research. The purpose of the article is to identify the genre and style parameters of Lyatoshynsky’s choral cycle “From the Past”. For the first time in domestic musicology, the artistic and stylistic features of Lyatoshynsky’s choral cycle “From the Past” were analyzed in the aspect of dialogue between traditions and innovation. A set of general scientific and particular musicological approaches to the phenomenon under consideration was used to reveal the content of the declared topic. Conclusion. The analysis of Lyatoshynsky’s choral cycle “From the Past” allows us to draw conclusion about the innovative nature of this work, which became an “encyclopedia” of new genre and style guidelines in the context of musical culture of the 20th century. We noted that a characteristic attribute of the cycle is a dialogue aimed at understanding and combining different musical styles. In the choral opus, an organic connection is felt both with tradition and with the trends of musical art of the 20th century. When analyzing the choral cycle, it was proved that it is a vivid example of an organic combination of “old” and “new” music. The dialogue of cultural eras is realizing due to such main parameters as polymelodism and polyphonicity. The mentioned features embody the idea of genre-style synthesis in Lyatoshynsky’s compositions connected with such a cultural phenomenon as dialogue.
Segurança alimentar de produtos de origem vegetal comercializados em feiras e mercados em Manaus – AM
Authors: Dos Santos Marlen Grijó , Moura Rodolfo Pessoa de Melo , Saraiva Maria das Graças Gomes , Pereira Carlos Victor Lamarão , Bonatto Eyde Cristianne Saraiva
Published: September 2023

A comercialização de produtos de origem vegetal em feiras e mercado na cidade de Manaus, demanda e um olhar mais técnico, principalmente pela questão da segurança alimentar. O estudo em tela foi desenvolvido em quatro feiras e um mercado, na cidade de Manaus. Utilizou-se a Resolução-RDC nº216/04 da Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA), para elaborar um check-list, e posteriormente aplicando a técnica de pesquisa “observação direta intensiva”, com entrevista e observação. Verificou-se ampla não conformidade com a legislação, e a necessidade de ações de capacitação para os feirantes sobre as Boas Práticas de Fabricação e também com Análise de Perigos e Pontos Críticos de Controle, e desta forma o cumprimento da legislação vigente.
A percepção do usuário segundo as variáveis ambientais em quiosques metálicos em Brasília
Authors: Figueiredo Chenia Rocha , Borges Gessika Ximenes , Silva Marcella Clarimundo Ferreira
Published: September 2023

Partindo da premissa de que a assimilação da arquitetura se dá através da experiência espacial com a interação dos sentidos, o presente estudo avaliou a relação do usuário com o ambiente construído.  Buscou-se considerar quais ferramentas o arquiteto pode recorrer para a criação da atmosfera necessária na espacialidade de quiosques em containers metálicos, identificando as variáveis ambientais - cores, aromas, sons, formas, biofilia, iluminação e personalização, que proporcionam associações positivas ao usuário, tornando o projeto mais assertivo. Foram realizadas avaliações em dois quiosques na cidade de Brasília, bem como a avaliação da percepção dos usuários. Observou-se que a experiência foi positiva para 45% dos colaboradores da pesquisa e 45% se mostraram neutros nos quiosques estudados. Os que consideraram a experiência positiva ou neutra, se sentiram inspirados e satisfeitos, na maioria das respostas.
Há bases científicas para a descriminalização da cannabis?
Authors: Franco Rayssa Fanny , Victorio Paula Carpes
Published: September 2023

A Cannabis sativa, popularmente conhecida como "Cânhamo da Índia", possui um notável potencial terapêutico apesar de suas propriedades psicoativas. Com uma longa história de uso para nutrição, rituais religiosos, práticas médicas e recreação, a cannabis medicinal é permitida em alguns estados dos EUA e países como Portugal, Holanda e Israel para mitigar sintomas de câncer, AIDS, esclerose múltipla, síndrome de Tourette e convulsões epiléticas. No Brasil, sua utilização é obtida por meio de pedidos judiciais para importação, especialmente no tratamento de epilepsia e convulsões. Este estudo visa fundamentar a discussão sobre a descriminalização da cannabis medicinal por meio de evidências científicas, através de uma pesquisa baseada em artigos científicos obtidos em bases de dados como PubMed, Web of Science, Scientific Eletronic Library Online (Scielo) e Google Scholar. Focado na Cannabis sativa, nas leis de drogas, na legalização global da cannabis e em pesquisas sobre seu uso médico, o estudo identificou doenças específicas para as quais a cannabis tem sido estudada, visando fornecer apoio científico ao tópico em questão. O processo de criminalização da cannabis no Brasil seguiu padrões internacionais, em consonância com a abordagem de outras substâncias psicotrópicas. A pesquisa concluiu que há evidências de eficácia e segurança no uso terapêutico da cannabis, especialmente no tratamento da epilepsia, onde observou-se uma redução nas convulsões, notadamente em pacientes com epilepsia refratária. Além disso, estudos indicam seu potencial contra várias doenças. Embora ações legais tenham viabilizado a importação de medicamentos à base de canabidiol no Brasil, barreiras burocráticas e altos custos de importação dificultam o acesso. A criação de uma legislação que regule o uso e aplicação da cannabis poderia estimular mais pesquisas sobre suas ações medicinais e ampliar o acesso aos necessitados. Países como Portugal e Israel oferecem exemplos de uso medicinal sem necessariamente descriminalizar completamente.
Enhancing Customer Engagement on the Companies' Facebook Pages in the Fuel Retail Sector
Authors: Cepel Martin , Kotaskova Anna , Brezina Ivan
Published: September 2023

Social networks change the way how companies conduct their marketing activities. Potential customers become part of companies' marketing activities instead of just being passive participants. The ability to actively involve customers thus becomes a critical factor in the success of marketing activities. The study aims to determine how the posts' different content on the companies' Facebook pages affects the engagement of the message recipients. A retrospective, longitudinal study approach was used. Five hundred fifty-three posts from the four Slovak largest fuel retail sellers' Facebook pages were analyzed. The results revealed the significant difference in the medians of the passive engagement (χ2 (3, N = 533) = 85.685, p-value = < 0.0001) and active engagement (χ2 (3, N = 533) = 85.685, p-value = < 0.0001) according to different content types. The paired rank differences suggest that while entertainment messages (EM) significantly encourage both types of engagement (passive and active), informational messages (IM) and social messages (SM) encourage mainly passive engagement. The study extends the research on active and passive customer engagement, and thus, it contributes directly to understanding engagement and customer experience with social media and expands the knowledge about the Facebook content strategy. Finally, it offers recommendations for future research in the examined area.
Entrepreneurship in Natural Cosmetics Distribution Logistics Channels in Brazil - Analysis of the entrepreneurial profile of the cosmetics distributor Bothânico Hair
Authors: Cardoso António , Mendes Antônio , Sousa Pereira Manuel , Figueiredo Jorge , Oliveira Isabel
Published: September 2023

Technological, organizational and market integration changes, which have been taking place in the business environment in Brazil, contribute to significant changes in the search for new ways of understanding how to reinvent itself in a country that cannot guarantee economic stability. With all these changes, people seek a redirection in their professional life and new earning options and financial security. With this, entrepreneurship becomes a reality contextualized by individuals inserted in the business scenario. These individuals look for opportunities that allow them financial stability and often fulfill their dreams of opening their own businesses. The entrepreneur is the engine of the economy, he is an agent of change and motivation to overcome the challenges of commercial oscillation. In the area of natural cosmetics distribution logistics channels, the capacity to innovate, to reinvent business, processes and marketing are crucial for the sustainability of the business. It is important to know the profile and potential of entrepreneurs who work in this very competitive business area. An exploratory study was developed, with a descriptive design, using a questionnaire to obtain information about the profile of the entrepreneurs of the company Bothânico Hair in distribution logistics (case study). As participants in this research, we selected about 12 natural cosmetics professionals working as distributors of a brand of natural products. The results obtained allow us to conclude that entrepreneurs are mostly male individuals, with medium training, experience in the area and able to take risks. Also noteworthy is its ability to identify new opportunities, openness to the adoption of new technologies and interest in innovating operational processes. In the same way, entrepreneurs feel the need to invest in knowledge and professional training that allows for strengthening, greater growth and sustainability of the business. The most outstanding characteristics about the qualities of entrepreneurs were: the ability to identify new opportunities, the ability to create or improve technologies and/or processes and take calculated risks. The data obtained allowed to draw a profile of the distributor of natural cosmetics, listing the ten main items that should be valued in a professional cosmetics entrepreneur.
Developing a National Research and Evidence Base for the Health and Wellbeing Chapter of the Welsh Government’s 2023 Innovation Strategy for Wales.
Authors: James Tom , Rees Dr Daniel , Thomas Roderick , Davies Gareth , Rinaldi Lisa , Miller Edward
Published: September 2023

This paper presents research informing the Welsh Government’s (WG) Health and Wellbeing chapter of the new Innovation Strategy for Wales (ISW).  WG recognises the need for a cross portfolio Innovation Strategy to bring greater coherence and alignment to our existing Welsh health and social care innovation ecosystem, particularly in a post EU environment. This approach aims to support greater collaboration between healthcare, industry, academia and the third sector to deliver greater impact and value (Davies et al, 2021) by developing, sharing and adopting innovative practice, leadership and skills development and supporting new technology development (WG, 2018).  As part of the development process, key stakeholders were identified as part of an innovation ‘push’ and innovation ‘pull’ nexus (Chesbrough, 2003) approach.   Organisations were categorised into domains of health and social care providers, innovation infrastructure, technology platforms, innovation centres, and partnerships across Wales’s health and life sciences ecosystem. A qualitative, action research led approach was used to derive the key themes supporting development of the ISW health chapter. Multi-sector consultations were conducted with experts from various fields, including health, social, care, research, and technology. Our analysis of qualitative data collected through an extensive consultation process led to the emergence of areas of prioritisation for the ISW. Three areas of prioritisation were identified in the analysis:

Creating coherency across the innovation ecosystem, where every partner understands their role.
Focusing innovation activity on NHS Wales organisational needs/priorities, generating ‘Innovation Pull’.
Creating an ‘adoption ready’ pipeline of innovation externally into health and social care at scale, creating an ‘Innovation Push’ offer.

The ISW aims to create the optimal conditions for an innovation ecosystem underpinned by clear infrastructure and a robust policy framework, which has the full support from health and social care leadership, to create a culture of innovation at all levels of the health and social care system. The ISW was launched on 27th February 2023, with full political support from the Welsh Government Cabinet; a majority Labour party government supported by the Plaid Cymru party, as part of the Welsh Government’s 2021 election cooperation agreement.
The Ideological Fundamentals of Social Entrepreneurship: the Political Economy Aspect
Authors: Pavlov Ruslan
Published: September 2023

For many centuries ideology has been playing a major role in the development of societies and economies. It can evolve at the level of the state (the macro-level), as well as at the level of enterprises (the micro-level). At the level of special enterprises, such as social ones, the special ideology that shapes their behavior model, their development strategy and creates the fundamentals of their social mission that make them different from ordinary commercial enterprises, exists. This paper attempts to search for the ideological fundamentals of social entrepreneurship that shape their special way in the socio-economic development of several countries at the modern phase of the formation development. The social and economic missions are assumed to comprise the base of ideology of any social enterprise. The social mission of social enterprises refers to value creation for the “public good”, whereas their economic mission refers to value creation for “private gain”. It is shown that the ideology of social enterprises is reflected in the balance between these two missions during different periods of its development. It is concluded that in the historical perspective the outcome of this balance depends on the institutional pressure in a given country. The modern post-Soviet critical Marxism approach is used as a theoretical and methodological basis of the study. Due to it, the main formations of socio-economic development are derived and the development vector for the long run is specified.