bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Visualizing of Information through Mind Maps
Authors: Молчанов К.А. , Молчанов А.С.
Published: April 2024

Рассматривается ментальное картирование информации, которое представляет собой процесс структурирования и визуализации данных, относящихся к определенной области знаний. Такой способ описания информации получил название интеллект-карт. Он облегчает осмысление, обобщение, структурирование и запоминание данных. Вместе с тем, есть мнение, что такое описание очень субъективно и требуются более надежные критерии и методы оценки содержания карт. Делается вывод о том, что частый пересмотр карт свидетельствует об открытости и заинтересованности автора в углублении своих знаний в рассматриваемой области. С повышением мерности описания данных возрастает возможность создания новых вариантов карты. Большая часть вносимых изменений происходит в результате расширения, уточнения, специализации, контекстуализации, интеграции, реструктуризации, упрощения, пересмотра отношений между ключевыми понятиями в уже созданных картах.

We consider mental mapping of information, which is a process of structuring and visualizing data related to a specific area of knowledge. This way of describing information is called mind maps. It makes it easier to comprehend, summarize, structure and remember data. However, there is an opinion that such a description is very subjective and more reliable criteria and methods for assessing the content of maps are required. It is concluded that frequent revision of maps indicates the author’s openness and interest in deepening his knowledge in the area under consideration. As the dimensionality of data description increases, the possibility of creating new map options increases. Most of the changes made occur as a result of expansion, clarifi cation, specialization, contextualization, integration, restructuring, simplification, reconsidering the relationships between key concepts in already created maps.
Roots Cause of the Drug Shortage and Expired Drug Problem at Hospital X
Authors: Antari Ni Putu Udayana , Sujarna I Gede Wayan , Sari Ni Wayan Ratih Purnama , Fatoni Nurul , Damayanti Ni Luh , Suena Ni Made Dharma Shantini
Published: April 2024

Good drug management in the Hospital Pharmacy Installation is the key to the smooth running of pharmaceutical services. The availability of the necessary drugs at the right time and place affects patient safety and satisfaction. Empty drugs and expired drugs are problems in drug management, mainly Hospital X. Empty drugs result in the replacement of drugs in prescriptions, thus increasing the burden on pharmaceutical services and creating risks for patient safety. Expired drugs cause hospital losses. This study aims to describe the root cause of drug shortages and expired drugs in Hospital X. The research used a qualitative approach to dig deeper into these complex problems—elicitation of data using semi-structured interviews supported by secondary data from the hospital. Data were analyzed using a Fishbone diagram to get a systematic overview of the root causes of problems based on specific domains. The root causes of expired drug problems and empty drug substitution in Hospital X are materials/inputs, methods, people, machinery/equipment, measurement (process evaluation), and the pharmacy facility environment domains.
Pelayanan Aparatur Desa di Kantor Desa Sungai Rambai Kecamatan Pariaman Utara
Authors: Hidayati Sri , Netti Herza , Adrianto Adrianto
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kualitas pelayanan yang diberikan oleh pegawai yang kurang tanggap membantu dan memberikan pelayanan yang cepat dan tanggap, kurangnya kemampuan karyawan yang andal dan bertanggung jawab serta kemampuan membentuk penampilan, perlengkapan pribadi, komunikasi dan benda lain. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, dokumentasi, dan observasi. hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) Dimensi berwujud (tangible): untuk ruang kantor belum terlalu nyaman, seperti di tidak ada AC di ruang tunggu, jadi panas di siang hari, 2) Pengukuran reliabilitas: sejauh mana desa Sungai Rambai dalam melakukan reliabilitas dan tetap konsisten terhadap subjek dan kondisi yang sama 3) Pengukuran daya tanggap: bahwa yang diukur berdasarkan indikator: pelayanan yang cepat, penyampaian informasi yang jelas dan bersedia membantu masyarakat, pelayanan tepat waktu 4) Parameter keyakinan (jaminan): dalam kaitannya dengan pelayanan tepat waktu, peneliti menyimpulkan bahwa ada beberapa pengguna jasa yang Puas dengan kerja dan ketepatan waktu perangkat desa, kembali ke berkas yang diurus masyarakat, dan 5) Dimensi Empati (empati): perangkat desa dinas mengutamakan kebutuhan masyarakat karena pengguna jasa prioritas pemerintahan. Dapat dikatakan bahwa kualitas pelayanan yang diberikan oleh pemerintah desa Sungai Rambai sudah cukup, namun perlu adanya dukungan sarana dan prasarana peningkatan kualitas pelayanan.
Challenges of sustaining leprosy elimination in India and prospects of eradication: Current status & way forwards
Authors: Bashar MD. Abu , Khan Imran Ahmed
Published: April 2024

Leprosy Elimination in India has been a public health priority for decades and on December 31, 2005, India achieved the World Health Organization’s (WHO) goal of eliminating leprosy as a public health problem at the national level, with the prevalence rate falling below one case per 10,000 population. Despite this, India still accounts for the highest number of new leprosy cases globally, contributing more than 50 percent of the leprosy burden of the world. The country has made considerable progress in reducing the burden of leprosy over the years but challenges remain in maintaining the elimination status and preventing disabilities due to leprosy. The present review discusses the current status of leprosy in India, identifies challenges/lacunae in the implementation of the leprosy eradication program, and suggests potential steps that could be undertaken for sustained elimination of leprosy and future possible eradication of the disease from the country.
Состояние производства мяса в Республике Узбекистан
Authors: Власенко О.В. , Жданова Н.В.
Published: April 2024

В статье проведена экономическая оценка производства мяса крупного рогатого скота в Республике Узбекистан. По уровню потребления этот вид продукции в стране занимает третье место. Рассмотрено поголовье животных, продуктивность за ряд лет. Производство продукции рассматривается не только по годам, но и в территориальном разрезе. Проведена оценка затрат на производства и выявлены направления совершенствования производства продукции.
Анализ динамики продаж новых автмобилей в период с 2020 г. по 2023 г. в Российской Федерации
Authors: Махненко С.И. , Денисов М.Д.
Published: April 2024

Материалы данной статьи включают анализ статических данных о проданных новых автомобилях в Российской Федерации в период с 2020 г. по 2023 г.
Отдельные вопросы казначейского сопровождения целевых бюджетных средств
Authors: Чуприкова З.В. , Кучумова Д.Н. , Баевская Ю.Т.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассмотрены отдельные вопросы казначейского сопровождения целевых бюджетных средств в России. Описываются цели, этапы и результаты казначейского сопровождения целевых бюджетных средств, приведены способы решения рассматриваемых проблем.
Социальный рейтинг как фактор снижения провонарушений: на примере кнр
Authors: Адышкина П.Н. , Багуцкий Н.В.
Published: April 2024

В статье проведен анализ сущности социального рейтинга, на примере реализации этого социально-правового механизма в Китайской Народной Республике, оценено его влияние на уровень правонарушений в стране. Обозначены положительные и отрицательные последствия его внедрения. Рассмотрены возможности и перспективы его внедрения в условиях российского социума.
Семейное насилие: вопросы профилактики и предупреждения
Authors: Башкатова Е.А. , Литовкина А.П.
Published: April 2024

Статья посвящена рассмотрению уголовно-правовых, административно-правовых и социальных аспектов противодействия семейному насилию. В рамках настоящей статьи проанализировано состояние правового обеспечения юридической ответственности за семейное насилие.
К вопросу о проблемах современного правопонимания
Authors: Козлов С.С.
Published: April 2024

В статье исследованы различные точки зрения на категорию «правопонимание», дано ее определение, выделены различные аспекты понимания права. Отмечается многослойность и противоречивость категории «правопонимания», дается общее представление о праве, что позволяет рассмотреть традиционные проблемы правопонимания.
Права и обязанности лиц, проживающих в жилом помещении, переданному по завещательному отказу
Authors: Кордакова Е.А. , Осадченко Э.О.
Published: April 2024

В данной статье рассматриваются некоторые вопросы, возникающие при реализации отказополучателями права на проживание в жилом помещении по завещательному отказу совместно с наследниками. Разбираются следующие проблемы, связанные с реализацией такого права: момент возникновения такого права, разделение между отказополучателями и наследниками основных прав и обязанностей на жилое помещение.
Актуальные проблемы и сравнительный анализ закона о гражданстве
Authors: Кузнецов А.А. , Фомина А.М.
Published: April 2024

Предметом исследования являются общие положения нового Федерального закона от 28.04.2023 № 138-ФЗ "О гражданстве Российской Федерации" и нормы ранее действовавшего Федерального закона от 31.05.2002 № 62-ФЗ "О гражданстве Российской Федерации". Стоит отметить, что актуальность принятия нового федерального закона "О гражданстве Российской Федерации" является необходимостью, вызванной не только геополитикой, разнонаправленными миграционными потоками, территориальными изменениями, но и тяжелой демографической ситуацией, которую переживает государство в текущий момент. При этом, очевидно, что, не смотря на определенную схожесть нового Закона о гражданстве Российской Федерации с ранее действующим, даже его первая глава, посвященная общим положениям регулирования вопросов российского гражданства, содержит в себе ряд новелл, позволяющих говорить о существенном изменении правовых предписаний в данной сфере. Таким образом, считаем необходимым провести сравнительный анализ изменений и схожих черт с раннее действовавшим нормативным правовым актом в сфере правового регулирования российского гражданства, исследовать их, а также выявить актуальные проблемы, которые возникли с принятием нового закона «О гражданстве в Российской Федерации».
Нотариат завтрашнего дня или цифровая трансформация
Authors: Ломакина К.М. , Смиренская Е.В.
Published: April 2024

В статье обращается внимание на важность и актуальность института нотариата, подтвержденную историей. Отмечаются основные проблемы цифровизации деятельности нотариальной деятельности и создания современных цифровых платформ, призванных упростить порядок обращения к нотуриусу лиц, обратившихся за помощью и работы с полученными сведениями. Автор указывает на то, что описанные в статье преобразования влекут за собой ряд проблем, однако это не останавливает законодателя от осуществления поставленных целей по цифровизации нотариата. В результате проведенного исследования делается вывод о том, что несмотря на трудности реализации, российская система нотариата давно требовала изменений.
Проблемы квалификации преступных посягательств на цифровые финансовые активы и цифровую валюту
Authors: Милаева М.Ю.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассматриваются проблемы квалификации преступных посягательств на такие криптоактивы, как цифровые финансовые активы и цифровую валюту. Квалификация фактов противоправного завладения криптоактивами зависит от уголовно-правовой трактовки соответствующих цифровых объектов, поскольку их можно признать имуществом или правом на имущество. В данной статье на основе правоприменительной практики рассматриваются основные проблемы, связанные с квалификацией преступных деяний, совершаемых с использованием цифровой валюты, и предлагаются некоторые теоретические выводы, которые могут способствовать более правильной юридической оценке «криптовалютных преступлений».
Уголовная ответственность за побег из места лишения свободы, из-под ареста или изпод стражи
Authors: Милаева М.Ю.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассматривается ответственность за побег из мест заключения или из-под стражи. Проводится анализ состава преступления за побег из мест заключения или из-под стражи, а также рассматриваются субъекты, которые несут ответственность за данное деяние. Также проводится сравнение квалифицирующих признаков за совершение данного преступления, предусмотренных Уголовным Кодексом Российской Федерации. Цель данной статьи – рассмотреть ответственность субъекта за побег из мест заключения или из-под стражи, внести предложения по урегулированию проблем, связанных с ответственностью субъекта за побег из мест заключения или из-под стражи. В результате исследования устанавливается, что норма, закрепляющая ответственность субъекта за побег из мест заключения или из-под стражи требует многочисленных доработок в уголовном законодательстве Российской Федерации.
К вопросу о форме вины мошенничества при получении выплат
Authors: Николаева М.И. , Хоруженко Д.В. , Рябчиков В.В.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассматривается проблема определения формы вины мошенничества при получении выплат; исследуется вопрос о возможности совершения этого преступления в форме косвенного умысла и неосторожности.
Предварительное следствие как основная форма расследования преступлений в российском уголовном процессе
Authors: Подопригора А.А. , Наволокин В.В.
Published: April 2024

В статье высказывается мнение о том, что институт предварительного следствия является основной формой расследования преступлений в уголовном процессе. Кроме того, статья посвящена вопросу коллегиальности предварительного следствия.
Значение ходатайства об истребовании доказательств в уголовном процессе РФ
Authors: Хусенов А.Д.
Published: April 2024

Ходатайство об истребовании доказательств является важным документом в уголовном процессе. Оно позволяет сторонам дела представить суду необходимые материалы, которые могут быть решающими для разрешения спорного вопроса или определения виновности подсудимого. Таким образом, в статье рассматриваются вопросы, посвященные данной теме, через призму рассмотрения терминологии, а именно, значения доказательств, и их истребования, а также ходатайств в уголовном процессе.
Genetic Diversity and Selection Signatures in Economically Important Traits of Ethiopian Indigenous Cattle Breed as a Base for Dairy Cattle Genetic Improvement: A Review
Authors: Tesfa Assemu , Alemayehu Kefyalew , Shibabaw Wossenie , Kerisew Bizuayehu , Taye Mengistie
Published: April 2024

The aim of this paper was to review the genetic diversities and selection signatures in economical important traits of Ethiopian indigenous cattle. This allows obtaining rapid genetic gain, predicting genomic potential and developing conservation strategies. A genetic variation among Ethiopian breeds ranging from 0.1 to 4.55% and a within variation of 95.45 to 99.9% was reported by various scholars. About 3.51% differentiation between Boran and Fogera from Begait and 2.82% differentiation of Boran from Fogera and Begait was reported. Even though the observed and expected heterozygosity values among Ethiopian cattle population was lower, research reports shown considerably higher values ranging from 0.638±0.015 in Boran and 0.714±0.022 in Raya-Azebo to 0.700± 0.014 in Ambo and 0.735±0.017 in Sheko. Genes responsible for heat tolerance, control of metabolic disease, immunity genes, high altitude and low altitude adaptation were reported in Ethiopian cattle breeds. In African indicus and European taurian cattle different genes responsible for milk production, milk fat yield and synthesis and milk composition, were reported. Genes associated with milk traits; fertility and reproduction genes were also reported in Ethiopian cattle. The presence of high within breed variation in Ethiopian cattle creates favorable conditions for further improvement through selection. Beyond identifying candidate potential genes, a detailed study targeting genomic prediction of milk yield and genomic inbreeding had better be done, which allows getting information to optimize and speed up the breeding programs and genetic improvement.
An Intelligent Food Recommendation System for Dine-in Customers with Non-Communicable Diseases History
Authors: Imantho Harry , Seminar Kudang Boro , Damayanthi Evy , Suyatma Nugraha Edhi , Priandana Karlisa , Ligar Bonang Waspadadi , Seminar Annisa Utami
Published: April 2024

The rising prevalence of diet-related diseases necessitates a focus on individual food selection to enhance nutrition intake and promote overall health. This study introduces a novel food recommender system utilizing artificial intelligence, specifically a genetic algorithm (GA), to intelligently match diverse nutritional needs with available food items. The research incorporates machine learning methodologies, such as collaborative and content-based filtering, to develop a recommendation model. Data from a commercial restaurant, Nutrisurvey, and the Indonesian food composition list inform the nutritional analysis of five menu items. Consumer variability, considering factors like sex, body mass index, medical conditions, and physical activity, are integrated into the GA framework for personalized food pattern matching. The presented results demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed model in offering tailored food recommendations for consumers with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. The multi-objective optimization technique employed in the system ensures a balance between nutritional adequacy and individual preferences. The presented GA-based approach holds promise for promoting healthier food choices tailored to individual needs, contributing to the broader goal of fostering a sustainable and personalized food system.
Characteristics of Mechanical Strength and Flexibility of Shallots Leaf
Authors: Panjaitan Lidia Kristina , Hermawan Wawan , Supriyanto Supriyanto , Triharjanto Robertus Heru , Bahri Sayr
Published: April 2024

When operating drone sprayer, such as to distribute pesticides, downwash is the major cause of damage on the plants. Therefore, understanding the mechanical properties of plants are important to be able select the proper drone to use. In this research, characteristics of leaf strength and flexibility of two types of shallots were investigated, namely the Batu Ijo and Birma varieties. Research on the characteristics of the strength and flexibility of shallots was carried out from the 3rd to the 8th week for the Batu Ijo and 9 varieties of Birma, 100 samples each week. The strength of the leaf was measured by pulling the leaf until it breaks by attaching a thread to the base of the leaf which is pulled by a force gauge device. Then to measure its flexibility by pulling the top of the leaf with the thread that is pulled until it touches the ground surface. From this research, data on the strength characteristics of the leaves of the Birma variety 29 N that is much stronger than the Batu Ijo variety 8.9 N got obtained. Meanwhile, for the flexural characteristics, the Batu Ijo variety was 5 N with pressure P 0,113 N/cm2 more flexible than the Birma variety 3.3 N with pressure P 0,087 N/cm2. The minimum bending strength of the leaves for the two varieties F is almost the same, where for the Batu Ijo variety F 0.044 N with P 0.005 N/cm2 and for Birma varety F 0.041 N with pressure P 0.009 N/cm2. Based on the characteristics of this minimum bending, it becomes the basis for optimizing the design of the drone sprayer blade.
The Impact of Customer Intensity in Firm Performance: Tech Capabilities as A Moderating Variable
Authors: Fegada Alfateh , Veres Zoltan
Published: April 2024

Entrepreneurial marketing “EM” is considered to be suitable for small businesses. However, since the perspective has shifted from product and sales to a market orientation, interest in the creation of customer value has grown and has been the subject of intense discussion. Thus, in this study, we aim to investigate and describe the significant relationship between Customer intensity “CI” and firm performance “FP” in SMEs operating in Khartoum-Sudan, by utilizing technological capabilities “TCPs” as a moderating variable. The resource-based view “RBV” provides the theoretical foundation for this study regarding the effect of CI on FP among TCPs. Regarding the study objective, we assumed the following hypothesis: H1: Customer intensity has a significant relationship with firm performance dimensions: {profitability, sustainability, and customer satisfaction}. H2: We assume that TCPs can positively moderate the relationship between CI and FP. Accordingly, this study is quantitative. Reliable with the purpose of this study. Furthermore, our study relied on the “Positivism philosophy”, a deductive approach to theory development. Therefore, overall, 255 responses were received from the community of SMEs in Khartoum. To analyze the data firstly the following principal component analysis PCA, Correlation, and Rotation matrix were utilized to test the appropriateness of the study structure “the pre-model” and check the validity of the questionnaire items. secondly, we used structural equation modeling (SEM) Path analysis to analyze and examine the significant relationships between all variables. The analysis revealed that customer intensity has a positive effect on profitability (p = 0.000), Customer intensity has also a positive effect on customer satisfaction (p = 0.001). Unlike, customer intensity has negative effects on sustainability (p = 0.216). Finally, the results show that technological capabilities positively moderate the relationship between Customer intensity and profitability (p = 0.000), sustainability (p = 0.007), and customer satisfaction (p = 0.000). Anyhow, these results confirmed the partial support for the first hypothesis and full support for the second hypothesis.
Refining Short-Term Power Load Forecasting: An Optimized Model with Long Short-Term Memory Network
Authors: Hu Sile , Cai Wenbin , Liu Jun , Shi Hao , Yu Jiawei
Published: April 2024

Short-term power load forecasting involves the stable operation and optimal scheduling of the power system. Accurate load forecasting can improve the safety and economy of the power grid. Therefore, how to predict power load quickly and accurately has become one of the urgent problems to be solved. Based on the optimization parameter selection and data preprocessing of the improved Long Short-Term Memory Network, the study first integrated particle swarm optimization algorithm to achieve parameter optimization. Then, combined with convolutional neural network, the power load data were processed to optimize the data and reduce noise, thereby enhancing model performance. Finally, simulation experiments were conducted. The PSO-CNN-LSTM model was tested on the GEFC dataset and demonstrated stability of up to 90%. This was 22% higher than the competing CNN-LSTM model and at least 30% higher than the LSTM model. The PSO-CNN-LSTM model was trained with a step size of 1.9×10^4, the relative mean square error was 0.2345×10^-4. However, when the CNN-LSTM and LSTM models were trained for more than 2.0×10^4 steps, they still did not achieve the target effect. In addition, the fitting error of the PSOCNN-LSTM model in the GEFC dataset was less than 1.0×10^-7. In power load forecasting, the PSOCNN- LSTM model's predicted results had an average absolute error of less than 1.0% when compared to actual data. This was an improvement of at least 0.8% compared to the average absolute error of the CNNLSTM prediction model. These experiments confirmed that the prediction model that combined two methods had further improved the speed and accuracy of power load prediction compared to traditional prediction models, providing more guarantees for safe and stable operation of the power system.
Signal Processing and Channel Modelling for 5G Millimeter-Wave Communication Environment
Authors: Qian Yu
Published: April 2024

Compared to frequency bands below 6 GHz, 5G millimeter waves offer several advantages, including a large bandwidth, minimal null delay, and flexible null port configuration. To comprehend the channel characteristics of 5G millimeter-wave technology, conducting channel measurements on it is essential. Hence, to ensure precise 5G millimeter-wave channel measurements and facilitate channel modelling, this study recommends utilizing a phased array antenna-based method for the channel measurement. The experimental outcomes demonstrated that the shadow fading term of the actual measurement data follows a normal distribution in both line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight scenarios. Additionally, the K-S test confirms that all Boolean variables are equal to 1 and all numerical variables are greater than α. The line-of-sight scenario produces a logarithmic mean delay extension of –7.4 and a standard deviation of 0.12, based on actual measured data. Meanwhile, the 3GPP shows a logarithmic mean of –7.4 and a standard deviation of 0.15. In the non-line-of-sight scenario, the logarithmic mean delay extension is –7.3 with a standard deviation of 0.17, while the 3GPP produces a logarithmic mean of –7.4 and a standard deviation of 0.19. The data presented closely adheres to the 3GPP model. It is evident that the channel measurement method, proposed within the study, effectively measures the parameters within the delay domain. Concerning the prolonged pitch angle and azimuth angle ranges, they measure 14°–31° and 14°–29° in the line-of-sight situation, and 21°–33° and 19°–37° in the corresponding non-line-of-sight situation. Additionally, the logarithmic mean and standard deviation for both the pitch angle and azimuth angle in the line-of-sight scenario are 1.32 and 0.09, respectively. The logarithmic mean and standard deviation of the azimuth angle of arrival are 1.35 and 0.08, respectively. The above results show that the method proposed in the study enables the measurement of 5G millimeter-wave channels and is important for millimeter-wave channel modelling.
Quantum Solution of Classical Turbulence. Decaying Energy Spectrum
Authors: Migdal Alexander
Published: April 2024

This paper brings to fruition recently found \cite{migdal2023exact} exact reduction of decaying turbulence in the Navier-Stokes equation in $3 + 1$ dimensions to a Number Theory problem of finding the statistical limit of the Euler ensemble. We reformulate the Euler ensemble as a Markov chain and show the equivalence of this formulation to the \textbf{quantum} statistical theory of $N$ fermions on a ring, with an external field related to the random fractions of $\pi$. We find the solution of this system in the turbulent limit $N\to \infty, \nu \to 0$ in terms of a complex trajectory (instanton) providing a saddle point to the path integral over the density of these fermions. This results in an analytic formula for the observable correlation function of vorticity in wavevector space. This is a full solution of decaying turbulence from the first principle without approximations or fitted parameters. The energy spectrum decays as $k^{-\frac{7}{2}}$. We compute resulting integrals in \Mathematica{} and present effective index $n(t) = -t\partial_t \log E $ for the energy decay as a function of time Fig.\ref{fig::NPlot}. The asymptotic value of the effective index in energy decay $n(\infty) = \frac{7}{4}$, but the universal function $n(t)$ is neither constant nor linear.
Potential Distribution of the Long-tailed Rattlesnake, Crotalus stejnegeri Dunn 1919 (Squamata: Viperidae): A Rare and Under-sampled Species
Authors: Castro Bastidas Hector Alexis
Published: April 2024

Este estudio empleó el algoritmo MaxEnt para evaluar la distribución potencial de la serpiente de cascabel de cola larga, Crotalus stejnegeri , una especie amenazada endémica de México. Los resultados demuestran una buena fiabilidad del modelo, alcanzando un AUC de 0,879. Destacan una distribución potencial concentrada en las estribaciones de la Sierra Madre Occidental, principalmente en el centro-sur de Sinaloa, suroeste de Durango y norte de Nayarit, caracterizada por bosque seco tropical. La temperatura durante el trimestre más seco y la estacionalidad de la precipitación se identifican como factores determinantes, mientras que la baja idoneidad en Chihuahua sugiere una afinidad tropical de la especie. La variabilidad en las precipitaciones durante el trimestre más frío enfatiza la importancia de ampliar el número de registros de ocurrencia de la especie mediante una mayor exploración de campo dentro de su área de distribución. Estos hallazgos proporcionan información valiosa para los esfuerzos de conservación y subrayan áreas clave para futuras investigaciones.
An Analysis of Romania’s Energy Strategy: Perspectives and Developments since 2020
Authors: Bulmez Alexandru Mihai , Brezeanu Alin Ionuț , Dragomir George , Năstase Gabriel
Published: April 2024

Earth’s climate cannot be ignored any longer. Policies are vital in order to mitigate the negative effects of climate change. The energy crisis created by the Russo-Ukrainian war and pandemic affected the EU and its member states. The focus is more than ever on its energy policies and independence. The EU revised the energy strategy in response to Russia’s blackmail, and it sped up all the processes for energetic independence from Russia. This benefited the climate change policies the most, as all the measures involved reducing energy consumption and increasing renewables, thus contributing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As a member state of the EU, Romania is committed to complying with EU regulations. With a high degree of energy independence compared with the other EU members, Romania plans to become a regional energy provider and modernize the energy infrastructure internally as a response to Russia’s unprovoked aggression. The measures that the EU and Romania implemented after the war started in 2022 have come to fruition, and the effects are becoming visible a year later. This study aims to study the energy strategy of Romania in correlation with the EU strategy in the turbulent period of pandemics and war between 2019 and 2023, with the latest available data.
Temporal and Spatial Response of Ecological Environment Quality to Land Use Transfer in Nanling Mountain Region, China Based on RSEI
Authors: Xiong Qiulin , Hong Qingwen , Chen Wenbo
Published: April 2024

Nanling Mountain region is a typical southern hilly region, which plays an important ecological and environmental protection role in China's overall land protection pattern. Based on the remote sensing image data of Longnan City in Nanling Mountain in 2013, 2018 and 2023, this paper interpreted the land use type and analyzed the land use transfer situation by using Land use transfer flow, and Land use transfer matrix. At the same time, based on the remote sensing Ecological index (RSEI) model, the ecological environment quality of Longnan City from 2013 to 2023 was retrieved. The temporal and spatial response model of ecological environment quality to land use transfer in Longnan City from 2013 to 2023 was discussed based on Spatial autocorrelation and Geographic detector. The results show that from 2013 to 2023, the decrease of forest land (16.23km²) and the increase of construction land (13.25km²) were the main land use transfer in Longnan City. The ecological environment index of Longnan City in 2013, 2018 and 2023 was 0.789, 0.917 and 0.872, respectively, showing a trend of "first rising and then decreasing". The ecological environment quality in the north of Longnan City was significantly lower than that in the south, and the poor ecological quality area appeared in and around the northern main urban area, showing a trend of "inward contraction". Forest land, garden land, grassland, cultivated land and water area have a positive impact on ecological environment quality, while traffic land, construction land and other land have a negative impact on ecological environment quality. The response of ecological environment quality to different land use transfer modes is related to the change of the overall ecological environment quality. The interaction between LUCC and other factors had a great impact on the evolution of ecological environment quality in Longnan City.
Management of the Vaccination Campaign in a Population of Frail Older Outpatients: A Pilot Study in Italy
Authors: Veronese Nicola , Ragusa Francesco Saverio , Titone Pascal , Vernuccio Laura , Catanese Giuseppina , Randazzo Maria Angela , Palermo Mario , Di Bella Giovanna , Mansueto Pasquale , Dominguez Ligia J , Barbagallo Mario
Published: April 2024

Vaccination, particularly against pneumoccus and influenza, is a low-cost primary prevention, useful to avoid hard complications, particularly among frail older people. In this study, we aimed to assess the effect of a strategy for influenza and pneumococcal vaccination for outpatients, never practiced before, evaluating what could stimulate or demotivate vaccination among older people. This study was conducted during the 2023-2024 influenza season at the outpatient clinics of the Geriatrics section, University Hospital of Palermo (Italy). A total of 101 vaccinations were carried out. Half of the patients could be considered as pre-frail and about 20% frail, according to a comprehensive geriatric evaluation. Among participants, 46.3% received only vaccination against Pneumococcus and 26.8% only anti-influenza or the combination of anti-pneumococcus and anti-influenza. Compared with the previous seasons, a 19.5% increase of influenza and 90.2 % of pneumococcal vaccine uptake was observed. Side effects of vaccination were the main reason of the previous rejections, namely 74.8% for influenza and 29.5% for anti-pneumococcal vaccination. In conclusion, our study indicates how a new vaccination strategy in different settings is possible. Proposing influenza and pneumococcal vaccination for outpatients could be an effective instrument to improve immunization coverage that is still low among older people.
Supplementary Dam Site Selection Using GIS-Remote Sensing Approach: A Case Study of Wivenhoe Dam
Authors: Zytoon Aseel , Gharineiat Zahra , Alajarmeh Omar
Published: April 2024

Flooding, exacerbated by climate change, poses a significant threat to certain areas, increasing in frequency and severity. In response, the construction of supplementary dams has emerged as a reliable solution for flood management. This study employs a Remote Sensing (RS) approach integrated with GIS to assess the feasibility of constructing a supplementary dam near Linville, Brisbane, Australia, with the aim of mit-igating floods and preventing overtopping failure at the Wivenhoe Dam. Using QGIS software and a 25-meter resolution DEM from the Queensland Spatial Catalogue ‘QSpatial’ website, four potential dam sites were analysed, considering cross-sections, watershed characteristics, and water volume calculations. Systematic selection criteria were applied to identify the most optimal option based on dam wall di-mensions, volume-to-area, and volume-to-cost ratios. The selected option was further assessed against predefined criteria, yielding one optimal choice. The study provides insights into the feasibility and ef-fectiveness of supplementary dam construction for flood mitigation in the region, with recommendations for future research and implementation.
Effect of Vehicle Cyclic Loading on the Failure of Canal Embankment on Soft Clay Deposit
Authors: Chao Kuo Chieh , Kongsung Tanawoot , Saowiang Krit
Published: April 2024

The rehabilitation of the road embankments alongside the irrigation canal, which is constructed on a Bangkok soft clay foundation, has resulted from land use growth for several decades. As a result, the embankment is always confronted with the problem of instability. Numerous articles have demonstrated that rapid drawdown of the water level in the canal could be one of the most significant reasons, whereas vehicle cyclic loading may potentially contribute to some effect of the embankment failure. To explore and assess the effects of the influence factors, the finite element method (FEM) and conventional and dynamic triaxial approaches were employed. The study also investigated the consequences of varying thicknesses of soft clay and cyclic loading with different magnitudes and frequencies. Consequently, cyclic loading can lead to an augmentation in strain distribution and excess pore water pressure. Likewise, more significant deformation and excess pore water pressure were induced by a lower frequency and deeper thickness of soft clay compared to a higher frequency and thinner thickness. In brief, vehicle repetitive loading is one of the primary factors contributing to embankment failure, with the threshold stress being approximately three-fourths of the undrained shear strength. In contrast, threshold strain is approximately one to two-fold of the monotonic strain condition.
Disturbance Propagation Model of Luggage Drifting Motion Based on Nonlinear Pressure in Typical Passenger Corridors of Transportation Hubs
Authors: Wei Bingyu , Zhao Rongyong , Li Cuiling , Li Miyuan , Ma Yulong , Wong Eric S. W.
Published: April 2024

In current transportation hubs, it is a common phenomenon that passengers travel with necessary wheeled-luggage or suitcases. Due to the fact that most luggage occupies certain space within dense passenger crowds with giant mass inertia, its abnormal motions, such as drifting, frequently trig unavoidable local disturbances and turbulence in surrounding pedestrian flows, further increasing security risk. While, current researches primarily concentrate on examining the impact of luggage on crowd evacuation efficiency through scenario-based experiments and analyzing the spatial characteristics of crowd distribution in surveillance videos. There still lacks of the dynamic disturbance mechanisms and crowd stability associated with the combined motion of passengers and luggage. Therefore, this study considers the luggage-laden passenger as a deformable particle, the resulting disturbance on surrounding non-luggage passengers is analyzed and quantified into a nonlinear pressure term. Subsequently, the disturbance propagation model of passenger-luggage is developed by adapting the classical Aw-Rascle traffic flow model with incorporation of the pressure term. Simulation experiments of disturbances caused by luggage drifting and retrograding validate that the proposed propagation model aligns with real-world situations in transportation hubs. Quantitively, when luggage-laden passenger drifted left, the disturbing force of left side crowd can reach a peak of 238N in the passenger density of 3.0 p/m2, and the maximum difference between the left and right sides disturbing force can reach 153N. Furthermore, it is recommended that the proposed model can be applied to crowd flow analysis and risk assessment.
Covers of Finitely Generated Acts over Monoids
Authors: Zhang Xiaoqin , Zhao Tingting
Published: April 2024

In (Semigroup Forum 77: 325-338, 2008) Mahmoudi M. and Renshaw J. solved a study that covers of cyclic $S$-acts over monoids. This article is an attempt to initiate the covers of finitely generated $S$-acts. We give a necessary and sufficient condition for a monoid to have the properties that $n$-generated $S$-acts have strongly flat covers, Condition $(P)$ covers and projective covers. The main conclusions extend some known results. We show also that Condition $(P)$ covers of finitely generated $S$-acts are not unique, unlike the situation for strongly flat covers. Additionally, we demonstrate that the property of Enochs' $\mathcal{X}$-precover of $S$-act $A$, where $\mathcal{X}$ denotes a class of $S$-acts that are closed under isomorphisms.
Co-infection in the Tick Microbiome and in Humans as a Natural Process of Co-cultivation of Tick-Borne Pathogens
Authors: Leonova Galina N. , Belikov Sergey I. , Popov Alexandr F. , Pustovalov Evgenyi V.
Published: April 2024

The identification of a new virus Kiparis-144 (KiparisV) in a half-fed tick I persulcatus, removed from a person in the south of the Russian Far East, determined the goal of further research - to study its role in human pathology and the characteristics of its behavior in the tick microbiome. An ELISA study of 439 blood samples from people affected by tick bites indicated a fairly frequent (up to 16.4±1.7%) encounter of people with the KiparisV virus in the territory of natural foci of the Primorsky Territory. It has been shown that this virus, when mono-infected, can cause clinical symptoms characteristic of acute respiratory diseases. During co-infection under the influence of the KiparisV, there was an increase in the activity of Borrelia spp. with the constant production of antibodies to them only of the IgM class and clinical symptoms of Lyme disease for one year (observation period). Electron microscopy of the KiparisV found in a tick removed from a patient showed a picture of the relationship of the KiparisV (up to 100 nm in size) with unknown representatives of the tick microbiome - pathogens of a viral or bacterial nature. In a comparative aspect, a similar electron microscopic picture of the interaction of the KiparisV virus with a known pathogen of viral nature, the ectromelia virus (ECTV), is presented. The importance of the electron microscopy method in describing the tick microbiome is shown. Thus, it has been established that when co-cultivated in the system the helper-virus KiparisV probably tends to use another pathogen of the tick microbiome for its reproduction, influencing its pathogenicity.
Current Resource Status and Evaluation of Population Dynamic Characteristics of the Endangered Semi-mangrove Species Dolichandrone spathacea for Its Conservation on Hainan Island, China
Authors: Tian Mi , Ke Xinran , Li Ming , Deng Kaixuan , Yang Yong , Fang Zanshan , Zhong Cairong , Li Shen , Zhu Zhengjie , Tam Nora Fung-Yee , Lang Tao , Zhou Haichao
Published: April 2024

Dolichandrone spathacea is a rare and endangered semi-mangrove plant species with an extremely small population, naturally distributed only in Zhanjiang City and the east coast of Hainan Island, China. Regrettably, the present situation of the D. spathacea population in China has not yet been carefully investigated. In this study, we aim to evaluate the current resource status and population dynamic characteristics of D. spathacea on Hainan Island, China, in order to propose sustainable conservation and management strategies for future ecological restoration of its natural population. Our results show that D. spathacea on Hainan Island can be divided into four populations. All the D. spathacea populations present a state of overall dispersion, local concentration, and occasionally sporadic existence, and they exist in geographical isolation. The young, middle, and old D. spathacea plants account for 20.42%, 66.20%, and 13.38%, respectively, indicating that the overall age class of the D. spathacea population on Hainan Island belongs to a declining type. Furthermore, instead of temporal structure, we chose diameter at breast height (DBH) to establish a static life table, draw a population survival curve, and quantify the future development trend through population dynamic analysis and time-series prediction. These results directly point out that the D. spathacea population on Hainan Island is sensitive to external disturbances and possesses two main increases in mortality rate—namely, in its juvenile and mature stages—due to weak vitality, competition, and anthropogenic interferences, which are the most important reasons for its endangered status. Depending on the current conditions of the D. spathacea population, we should conserve and expand mature trees in situ, preserve their germplasm resources, rehabilitate their habitats to promote provenance restoration, and conduct artificial cultivation and spreading planting in order to realize the sustainable conservation and management of D. spathacea.
Green-Powered Electric Public Mobility: Integrating Urban and Interurban Routes – A Case Study Analysis
Authors: Franco Alessandro , Lutzemberger Giovanni , Bevilacqua Marco Giorgio , Quilici Francesco Giuseppe , Vezzani Matilde
Published: April 2024

This article proposes a particular strategy to proceed with a progressive electrification of public transport systems in cities. Starting from a bus operation model, the possible electrification of two routes is analysed, one urban and another extra-urban in the city of Pisa. An estimate is made of the energy uses associated with certain operating modes. The maximum level of consumption is estimated at approximately 280 kWh per day per bus for the urban route and excluding some special days, less than 215 kWh per day for the extra-urban route, for which a hybrid bus is proposed. Starting from an estimate of the daily consumption for the management of the two routes, the sizing of a photovoltaic system distributed on some modular shelters which serves to power the same routes is carried out. The resulting system has a power of the order of 190-200 kW. The modular solution is also outlined, and an installation is proposed. The analyzed case lends itself to being easily replicated.
Regular Internet Users across the Italian Regions
Authors: Leogrande Angelo
Published: April 2024

In the following article I analyze the determinants of regular internet users in the Italian regions. The data is analyzed both in terms of static analysis and also through the application of the k-Means algorithm optimized with the Elbow method. Subsequently, an econometric model is presented for estimating regular internet users in the Italian regions based on variables that reflect the state of technological innovation and digital culture. The results are analyzed and discussed in light of the implications that digitalisation has for triggering economic growth.
40-Year Fire History Reconstruction from Landsat Data in a Mediterranean Area of North Africa Following International Standards
Authors: Kouachi Mostefa E. , Khairoun Amin , Moghli Aymen , Rahmani Souad , Mouillot Florent , Baeza M. Jaime , Moutahir Hassane
Published: April 2024

Algeria, the main fire hotspot on the southern rim of the Mediterranean Basin, lacks complete fire dataset with official fire perimeters, and the existing one contains inconsistencies. Preprocessed global and regional burned area (BA) products provide valuable insights into fire patterns, characteristics and dynamics over time and space, and into their impact on climate change. Nevertheless, they exhibit certain limitations linked with their inherent spatio-temporal resolutions. To address the need for reliable BA information in Algeria, we systematically reconstructed, validated and analyzed a 40-year (1984–2023) BA product (NEALGEBA; North Eastern ALGeria Burned Area) at 30-m spatial resolution in the typical Mediterranean Ecosystems of this region, following international standards. We used Landsat data and the BA Mapping Tools (BAMTs) in the Google Earth Engine (GEE) to map BAs. The spatial validation of NEALGEBA, performed for 2017 and 2021 using independent 10-m spatial resolution Sentinel-2 reference data, showed overall accuracies > 98.10 %; commission and omission errors < 8.20 %; Dice coefficients > 91.90 %, and relative biases < 3.44 %. The temporal validation, however, using MODIS and VIIRS active fire hotspots, emphasized the limitation of Landsat-based BA products in temporal fire reporting accuracy terms. The intercomparison with five readily available BA products for 2017, by using the same validation process, demonstrated the overall outperformance of NEALGEBA. Furthermore, our BA product exhibited the highest correspondence with the ground-based BA estimates. NEALGEBA currently represents the most extensive and reliable time series of BA history at fine spatial resolution for NE Algeria, offering a significant contribution for further national and international fire hazard and impact assessments and acts as a reference dataset for contextualizing future weather extremes, such as the 2023 exceptional heat wave, which we show not to have led to the most extreme fire year over the last four decades.