bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Analysis of CNNs and Vision Transformers for Automatic Classification of Abandonment in Douro’s Vineyard Parcels
Authors: Leite Danilo , Teixeira Igor , Morais Raul , Sousa Joaquim J. , Cunha Antonio
Published: December 2024

The Douro Demarcated Region is fundamental to local cultural and economic identity. Despite its importance, the region faces the challenge of abandoned vineyard plots, caused, among other factors, by the high costs of maintaining vineyards on hilly terrain. To solve this problem, the European Union (EU) offers subsidies to encourage active cultivation, with the aim of protecting the region’s cultural and environmental heritage. However, monitoring actively cultivated vineyards and those that have been abandoned presents considerable logistical challenges. With 43,843 vineyards spread over 250,000 hectares of rugged terrain, control of these plots is limited, which hampers the effectiveness of preservation and incentive initiatives. Currently, the EU only inspects 5 per cent of farmers annually, which results in insufficient coverage to ensure that subsidies are properly used and vineyards are actively maintained. To complement this limited monitoring, organisations such as the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto (IVDP) use aerial and satellite images, which are manually analysed to identify abandoned or active plots. To overcome these limitations, images can be analysed using deep learning methods, which have already shown great potential in agricultural applications. In this context, our research group has carried out some preliminary evaluations for the automatic detection of abandoned vineyards using deep learning models, which, despite showing promising results on the dataset used, proved to be limited when applied to images of the entire region. In this study, a new dataset was expanded to 137,000 images collected between 2018 and 2023, filling critical gaps in the previous datasets by including greater temporal and spatial diversity. Subsequently, a careful evaluation was carried out with various DL models. As a result, the ViT_b32 model demonstrated superior performance, achieving an average accuracy of 0.99 and an F1 score of 0.98, outperforming CNN-based models. In addition to the excellent results obtained, this dataset represents a significant contribution to advancing research in precision viticulture, providing a solid and relevant basis for future studies and driving the development of solutions applied to vineyard monitoring in the Douro Demarcated Region. These advances not only improve efficiency in detecting abandoned plots, but also contribute significantly to optimising the use of subsidies in the region.
Overview of Operational Global and Regional Ocean Colour Essential Ocean Variables Within the Copernicus Marine Service
Authors: Brando Vittorio , Santoleri Rosalia , Colella Simone , Volpe Gianluca , Di Cicco Annalisa , Sammartino Michela , González Vilas Luis , Lapucci Chiara , Böhm Emanuele , Zoffoli Maria , Cesarini Claudia , Forneris Vega , La Padula Flavio , Mangin Antoine , Jutard Quentin , Bretagnon Marine , Bryère Philippe , Demaria Julien , Calton Ben , Netting Jane , Sathyendranath Shubha , D’Alimonte Davide , Kajiyama Tamito , Van der Zande Dimitry , Vanhellemont Quinten , Stelzer Kerstin , Böttcher Martin , Lebreton Carole
Published: December 2024

The Ocean Colour Thematic Assembly Centre (OCTAC) of the Copernicus Marine Service delivers state-of-the-art Ocean Colour core products for both global oceans and European seas, derived from multiple satellite missions. Since 2015, the OCTAC has provided global and regional high-level merged products that offer value-added information not directly available from space agencies. This is achieved by integrating observations from various missions, resulting in homogenized, inter-calibrated datasets with broader spatial coverage than single-sensor data streams. OCTAC enhanced continuously the basin-level accuracy of essential ocean variables (EOVs) across the global ocean and European regional seas, including the Atlantic, Arctic, Baltic, Mediterranean, and Black seas. From 2019 onwards, new EOVs have been introduced, focusing on phytoplankton functional groups, community structure, and primary production. This paper provides an overview of the evolution of the OCTAC catalogue from 2015 to date, evaluates the accuracy of global and regional products, and outlines plans for future product development.
Design of a Nested Hollow-Core Anti-Resonant Fiber Sensor for Simultaneous Measurement of Temperature and Strain
Authors: Xiao Yueyu , Cheng Jiayao
Published: December 2024

A highly sensitive sensor, which can detect the temperature and strain simultaneously, is proposed using a hollow-core anti-resonant fiber with composite nested tubes. The sensing fiber contains two kinds of nested tubes, and two different sensing mechanisms, the resonance coupling effect and the intermodal interference, are realized in the same section of a hollow-core anti-resonant fiber fully filled with ethanol. Five conjoined nested anti-resonant tubes are introduced to suppress the confinement loss of the higher-order mode LP02. One hybrid conjoined nested tube, which consists of a half-circular anti-resonant tube and a half-circular resonant tube, is introduced to induce a resonant coupling between the LP02 mode in the core and the dielectric mode in the nested resonant tubes. Numerical investigations demonstrate the shifts of the feature wavelengths of the resonance coupling effect, and the intermodal interference shows different velocities with temperature and strain, while a simultaneous measurement of temperature and strain can be realized with high sensitivities (3.36 nm/°C and −0.003 nm/με to temperature and strain, respectively). Since the sensor can be fabricated by full infiltration with liquid into the large-size core and cladding tubes of hollow-core anti-resonant fibers, and special post-processing, such as selective infiltration or coating, is notneeded. The proposed sensors based on hollow-core anti-resonant fibers with functional liquid infiltration provide a more efficient and versatile platform for the temperature and strain sensing.
A Systematic Review of Cutting-Edge Radar Technologies: Applications for Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs)
Authors: Ersü Can , Petlenkov Eduard , Janson Karl
Published: December 2024

This systematic review evaluates the integration of advanced radar technologies into unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), focusing on their role in enhancing autonomy in defense, transportation, and exploration. A comprehensive search across IEEE Xplore, Google Scholar, arXiv, and Scopus identified relevant studies from 2007 to 2024. The studies were screened, and 54 were selected for full analysis based on inclusion criteria. The review details advancements in radar perception, machine learning integration, and sensor fusion while also discussing the challenges of radar deployment in complex environments. The findings reveal both the potential and limitations of radar technology in UGVs, particularly in adverse weather and unstructured terrains. The implications for practice, policy, and future research are outlined.
Blockchain Integration in UAV Networks: Performance Metrics and Analysis
Authors: Hossain Md Imran , Tahtali Murat , Turhan Ugur , Biswas Kamanashis
Published: December 2024

Blockchain technology has revolutionized the management of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) networks by enhancing security, enabling decentralized control, and improving operational efficiency. This study assesses the efficiency of private blockchain architectures in UAV networks, specifically examining important performance metrics such as throughput, latency, scalability, and packet size. Furthermore, we evaluate the effectiveness of UAV networks when integrating private blockchain technologies, focusing particularly on key performance indicators such as area, altitude, and data rate. The scope of our work includes extensive simulations that employ a private blockchain to assess its impact on UAV operations. In the blockchain network, throughput decreased as the number of UAVs and transactions increased, while delay remained constant up to a certain point. In contrast, the UAV network saw improved throughput but increased delay with more UAVs and transactions. Changes in area and altitude had little impact on the blockchain network but increased delays in the UAV network. Higher data rates enhanced the UAV network by reducing latency and improving throughput, though this effect was less pronounced in the blockchain network. The aforementioned results highlight the potential and limitations of private blockchains in enhancing the durability and efficiency of UAV networks.
Coupling and Coordination Analysis of Land Use Function and Ecological Quality in Yellow River Basin, Henan Province, China
Authors: Wang Yue , Jia Xiang , Wang Zheng , Wang Jingxu , Qiu Shike , Guo Zhun , Du Jun
Published: December 2024

As economic development and urbanization continue to accelerate, the Yellow River Basin experiences increasing challenges in balancing land use with ecological environmental protection. Understanding their interactions is crucial for sustainable regional development. This study adopts an integrated evaluation system and a coupling model to examine the dynamic interactions between land use functions and ecological quality in the Yellow River Basin section of Henan Province, China, from 2000 to 2020. The primary findings are as follows: (1) Land use functions improved from 0.276 to 0.303, with high-land-use-function areas expanding eastward. (2) Ecological quality initially declined but subsequently improved, with areas having good and excellent ecological quality increasing from 44.47% to 72.61%. (3) Coupling coherence stabilized, with moderate coordination covering 69.80% of the area by 2020. (4) The fractional vegetation cover and leaf area index were identified as critical influencing factors. Overall, these results highlight the importance of balanced land use planning and targeted ecological conservation strategies. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers aiming to enhance sustainable regional development, emphasizing the importance of integrating ecological security with economic growth in rapidly urbanizing areas.
Street Canyon Vegetation—Impact on the Dispersion of Air Pollutant Emissions from Road Traffic
Authors: Bździuch Paulina , Bogacki Marek , Oleniacz Robert
Published: December 2024

Roadside vegetation helps to retain air pollutants emitted by road traffic. On the other hand, its presence makes it difficult to ventilate street canyons. The paper examines the influence of vegetation on the dispersion of air pollution generated by road traffic, using the example of two street canyons—both-sided and one-sided street canyons. The study was conducted taking into account the actual emission conditions occurring on the analyzed road sections estimated using the HBEFA methodology. Subsequently, a three-dimensional pollution dispersion model named MISKAM was employed to simulate the air pollutant dispersion conditions in the analyzed street canyons. The modelling results were compared with the measurement data from air quality monitoring stations located in these canyons. The obtained results indicated that the presence of vegetation can significantly impact on the air dispersion of traffic-related exhaust and non-exhaust emissions. The impact of vegetation is more pronounced in the case of a street canyon with dense, high-rise development on both sides than in the case of a street canyon with such development on only one side. The results for the both-sided street canyon demonstrate that the discrepancy between the scenario devoid of vegetation and the scenario with vegetation was approximately 5 µg/m3 (10%) for PM10 and approximately 54 µg/m3 (45%) for NOx, with the former scenario showing lower values than the latter. Nevertheless, the scenario with the vegetation exhibited a lesser discrepancy with the air quality measurements. Vegetation functions as a natural barrier, reducing wind speed in the street canyon, which in turn limits the spread of pollutants in the air, leading to pollutant accumulation near the building walls that form the canyon. Consequently, atmospheric dispersion modelling must consider the presence of vegetation to accurately evaluate the effects of road traffic emissions on air quality in urban areas, particularly in street canyons. The results of this study may hold importance for urban planning and decision-making regarding environmental management in cities aimed at improving air quality and public health.
Utilizing Agricultural Residues from Hot and Cold Climates as Sustainable SCMs for Low-Carbon Concrete
Authors: Ahmed M. M. , Sadoon A. , Bassuoni M. T. , Ghazy A.
Published: December 2024

Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), such as fly ash, slag, and silica fume, predominantly derived from industrial waste, are widely utilized in concrete due to their proven ability to enhance both its mechanical and durability properties. Moreover, these SCMs play a crucial role in mitigating the carbon footprint of concrete by reducing its cement content, which is responsible for approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions. However, the sustainability and long-term availability of conventional SCMs are increasingly under scrutiny, particularly in light of the impending shutdown of coal-fired power plants, which threatens the future supply of fly ash. As a result, the concrete industry faces an urgent need to identify alternative SCMs to maintain and advance eco-friendly practices. This article stands out from previous reviews by employing a bibliometric analysis to comprehensively explore the use of commonly utilized agricultural ashes (rice husk, palm oil, and sugarcane bagasse), prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions as SCMs. Additionally, it provides valuable insights into the potential of cold-weather crops (e.g., barley, canola, and oat) that demonstrate promising pozzolanic reactivity. The study critically evaluates and compares the physical and chemical characteristics of agricultural ashes from both hot and cold climates, assessing their influence on the fresh, mechanical, and durability properties of concrete. It also addresses the challenges and limitations associated with their use. Furthermore, in line with the United Nations and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sustainability goals, the review evaluates the environmental benefits of using agricultural ashes, emphasizing waste reduction, resource conservation, and energy savings. This comprehensive review paper should deepen the understanding of agricultural ashes as sustainable SCMs, providing a strategic direction for the construction industry to adopt low-carbon concrete solutions across various climates while promoting advancements in production methods, performance standards, and emerging technologies such as hybrid materials and 3D printing.
A Narrative Review in Hip Surgery: Key Findings from a Leading Orthopedic Journal in 2022–2023
Authors: Ramadanov Nikolai , Voss Maximilian , Prill Robert , Lettner Jonathan , Królikowska Aleksandra , Korolczuk Krzysztof , Becker Roland
Published: December 2024

Background/Objectives: Orthopedic hip surgery has undergone advances driven by innovations in surgical techniques and improved patient care protocols. The aim was to synthesize and appraise all studies relevant to hip surgery published in Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (KSSTA) in 2022–2023. Methods: The search included all studies published in KSSTA from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2023. Quality assessment was performed using appropriate tools for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), non-RCTs, and systematic reviews. Due to the diverse nature of the included studies, a narrative synthesis approach was used. Results: A total of 33 primary studies were included in this narrative review, of which 10 were reviews (5 systematic reviews), 1 was an RCT, and 22 were non-RCTs. A total of 11 were from the UK, 10 studies were from the USA, and 5 were from Canada. Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) was investigated in a total of 23 studies, followed by hip micro-instability in 7 studies, dysplasia in 5 studies, and gluteal and hamstring tears in 4 studies. The RCT had a low risk of bias. Of the 22 non-RCTs, 16 had a low risk of bias, 5 had a moderate risk of bias, and 1 had a high risk of bias. All systematic reviews were of moderate quality. Conclusions: Hip arthroscopy is an effective treatment for FAI with promising early outcomes, especially when combined with closed capsular repair and appropriate rehabilitation. Surgeons should tailor their approach to capsular management to optimize recovery, as closed capsular repair may enhance functional outcomes. Additionally, preoperative tools like the HAR Index can help identify patients at higher risk of requiring hip arthroplasty after surgery. The conclusions of the included primary studies align with current general recommendations and contribute valuable insights to the field of hip orthopedics.
Creative Tourism: An Umbrella for Agrifood Travel Experiences?
Authors: Baby Jibin , Barbieri Carla , Knollenberg Whitney
Published: December 2024

Creativity is becoming more relevant to increasing destinations’ distinctiveness. While anecdotal evidence suggests that travel to experience any aspect of the agrifood process encompasses key indicators of Creative Tourism (CT), the alignment of agrifood experiences with CT remains unexplored, limiting destinations’ potential to leverage the growing demand for both creative and agrifood experiences. Thus, we assessed the importance of CT indicators across three types of agrifood experiences (agritourism, craft beverages, food) in contrast with beach-going (control) while traveling using hypothetical scenarios. We collected data in 2023 from a non-random panel of 1019 residents across the USA (250 pre-established quotes per travel scenario) using an electronic survey. Results showed that those in the agrifood travel scenarios, notably in agritourism, perceived higher levels of creativity as compared to those in the control group across all creative domains, which supports CT as a suitable scholarly framework to position agrifood travel experiences. Results also indicate that destinations having strong agrifood experiences—and notably agritourism—should build upon their shared creative elements, mainly gravitating around experiencing local livelihoods, to increase their competitiveness. This study’s results can inform destinations seeking to strengthen their distinctiveness by catering to the increasing number of tourists seeking creative food, agricultural, and beverage experiences.
Active Vitamin D Ameliorates Arsenite-Induced Thyroid Dysfunction in Sprague–Dawley Rats by Inhibiting the Toll-like Receptor 4/NF-KappaB-Mediated Inflammatory Response
Authors: Li Hui , Xiang Jie , Song Qian , Jin Ying , Zhou Meitong , Fan Lili , Wang Dapeng
Published: December 2024

Arsenic, a well-known environmental endocrine disruptor, exerts interference on the body’s endocrine system. Our previous investigations have demonstrated that chronic exposure to sodium arsenite (NaAsO2) can induce thyroid damage and dysfunction in Sprague–Dawley (SD) rats. Vitamin D (VD) is an indispensable fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in maintaining thyroid health. In recent years, numerous studies have demonstrated the association between VD deficiency and the development of various thyroid disorders. However, the precise intervention roles and mechanisms of VD in arsenic-induced thyroid injury remain elusive. This study aimed to investigate the intervention effect of VD on NaAsO2-induced thyroid dysfunction in SD rats. The results demonstrated that exposure to NaAsO2 activates the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway in thyroid tissue of rats, leading to apoptosis of thyroid cells and subsequent inflammatory damage and disruption of serum thyroid hormone secretion. Supplementation with TAK-242 (a TLR4 inhibitor) and VD effectively inhibits the activation of the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway in rat thyroid tissue exposed to NaAsO2, thereby reducing the inflammatory damage and dysfunction caused by arsenic exposure. In conclusion, the findings of this study offer innovative insights into the application of VD in the prevention and treatment of thyroid dysfunction caused by arsenic exposure.
Effects of Tobacco Smoking on Post-Liver-Transplant Outcomes
Authors: Singh Lovepreet , Bajwa Ramanpreet , Molina Garcia Sofia , Imperio-Lagabon Kristelle , Sims Omar T. , Modaresi Esfeh Jamak
Published: December 2024

Background/Objectives: Our study examined 5-year patient and graft survival outcomes among non-smokers, former smokers, and active smokers at the time of liver transplantation (LT) and immediate post-operative complications and short-term outcomes following LT. Methods: This was a retrospective study that examined all liver transplants occurring at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus between January 2015–October 2022. Kaplan–Meier curves examined survival outcomes, and Cox’s multivariate regression analysis was performed. Results: Over the 5-year period, patient survival did not differ statistically between patient groups (all p-values >0.05). However, graft survival was significantly lower in active smokers (p = 0.012). In the multivariate analysis, age (HR = 1.03, 95% CI 1.01–1.05, p = 0.002) and admission to the ICU (HR 1.68, 95% CI 1.13–2.50, p = 0.01) were positively associated with overall mortality. Immediate and short-term complications did not differ statistically between patient groups. Cardiovascular disease (22.5%) was the most common cause of death among all patients. Conclusions: Though our study did not show decreased patient survival outcomes, our findings are in line with previous studies that have shown that pre-transplant smoking is associated with overall reduced graft survival. Combined with the risk for de novo malignancy and cardiovascular events post transplant, smoking cessation before LT should be encouraged to ensure graft longevity.
A Preliminary Economic Analysis of the Process of Decarbonising an Oil-Exporting Country: The Case of Libya
Authors: Rawesat Abdulwahab , Pilidis Pericles
Published: December 2024

This paper offers a basic analysis for strategic decision-makers of the process when an economy shifts from oil to non-carbon energy exports and zero carbon emissions. The fundamental concept is how to offer environmental performance without causing an economic contraction. The costs and feasibility of solar, wind, and helium closed-cycle technologies are thoroughly and independently compared. Solar panels make up 0.67% of the USD 1.14 trillion total cost of solar energy, which is the capital investment, with panels accounting for 0.51%. Future technical developments are expected to bring down the cost of such solar farms to USD 0.74 trillion. Turbines comprise 66% of the estimated USD 0.67 trillion wind energy costs. At USD 0.36 trillion, helium closed-cycle gas turbines—which account for 0.78% of the overall cost—are essential for stabilising energy output. With a focus on cost viability, this analysis offers direction for Libya’s transition to energy self-sufficiency and export, in support of global carbon reduction targets. It also offers unique insights into areas not previously covered by other studies. This paper’s unique contribution is its economic analysis of the decarbonisation of an entire oil-exporting nation.
Social work as a tool for the implementation of social policy in Russia
Authors:   depar tment of social work and law, FSBEI HE «St. Petersburg State Universit y of Industrial Technologies and Design», St. Petersburg, Titkova M. V.
Published: December 2024

The article examines the key social problems of modern Russian
society. It is emphasized that social work is one of the effective ways to implement
the social policy of the state. The content of social work as a specific
activity is revealed. The article outlines the tasks of social work and presents
the main characteristics.
Social support for a young family: social partnership resources
Authors:   Department of Social Work and Psychological and Pedagogical Education, FSBEI HE Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University, Ispulova S. N. , Sadovina D. E. ,   Department of Social Work and Psychological and Pedagogical Education, FSBEI HE Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University
Published: December 2024

In modern conditions, state and social support for young families is an
integral part of the country’s demographic and social policy. Young families face a
number of difficulties, such as financial difficulties, housing problems and difficulties
with raising children. These problems are aggravated by insufficient awareness
of support programs and low level of availability of services. Successful support for
young families requires a comprehensive approach, where educational institutions,
social services and government agencies act in a single context, implementing the
technology of social partnership.
Accuracy of metric information (linear and area characteristics) when switching from one coordinate system to another in land cadaster
Authors:   FSBEI HE Omsk State Agrarian University, Omsk, Rogatnev Y. M. , Nugmanov A. A. ,   FSBEI HE Omsk State Agrarian University, Omsk
Published: December 2024

The article examines the problems of accuracy in determining metric information
(linear and area characteristics) in order to change one coordinate system to another in land
and property cadaster. The purpose of the analysis is to study the changes in characteristics of
land plots during transformation and re-calculation of coordinates using a cartographic basis
and determining the metric distortions that can arise at the boundaries.
Effectiveness of the use biologically active substances in the rations of young cattle
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “South Ural State Agrarian University”, Russia, Chelyabinsk region, Troitsk, Matrosova Yu. V. , Ovchinnikov A. A. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “South Ural State Agrarian University”, Russia, Chelyabinsk region, Troitsk, Savenko D. A. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “South Ural State Agrarian University”, Russia, Chelyabinsk region, Troitsk
Published: December 2024

The input of probiotic additives RuminPro and Actisaf in the diet of young cattle in the amount
of 3 g/head during the entire milk period of rearing showed that the feed additive RuminPro allows to
increase the absolute gain in live weight of calves by 5.76 %, the additive Actisaf by 1.71 % with an average
daily gain of 883.59 g (р ≤ 0.001) and 849.75 g (р ≤ 0.001) in comparison with the absolute gain
in live weight of the control group, where it was 150.38 kg. In general, during the observation period
the relative gain in live weight of calves in the 1st experimental group receiving RuminPro exceeded the
control group by 1.87 abs.% (р ≤ 0.001), and the relative gain in calves in the 2nd experimental group
using the probiotic Actisaf did not diff er from the relative gain in the control group and were at the level of
135.68 %. It was found by analyzing the results of blood tests in calves using the probiotics RuminPro and Actisaf that the use of RuminPro had a more favorable eff ect on the total protein indicators at 2 months of age 64.66 g/l, while in the 2nd experimental group the indicator was 60.78 g/l. At the age of 6 months, a similar pattern was noted for the superiority in the total protein content in the experimental groups by
5.6–7.9 %, with a reliable diff erence in the 2nd experimental group (р ≤ 0.05). These results showed that
RuminPro had a more favorable eff ect on the protein-synthesizing function of the liver in this group of
calves. Positive changes in the body of calves when using feed additives made it possible to reduce feed
costs per unit of live weight gain. Thus, when using the probiotic RuminPro during the period of calves
rearing, costs decreased by 5.2 %, and the probiotic Actisaf by 1.4 %.
Robotic surgery may lead to reduced postoperative inflammatory stress in colon cancer: a propensity score–matched analysis
Authors: Park Eun Ji , Noh Gyong Tae , Lee Yong Joon , Park Min Young , Yang Seung Yoon , Han Yoon Dae , Cho Min Soo , Hur Hyuk , Lee Kang Young , Min Byung Soh
Published: December 2024

Purpose: Robot-assisted surgery is readily applied to every type of colorectal surgeries. However, studies showing the safety and feasibility of robotic surgery (RS) have dealt with rectal cancer more than colon cancer. This study aimed to investigate how technical advantages of RS can translate into actual clinical outcomes that represent postoperative systemic response.Methods: This study retrospectively reviewed consecutive cases in a single tertiary medical center in Korea. Patients with primary colon cancer who underwent curative resection between 2006 and 2012 were included. Propensity score matching was done to adjust baseline patient characteristics (age, sex, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status, tumor profile, pathologic stage, operating surgeon, surgery extent) between open surgery (OS), laparoscopic surgery (LS), and RS groups.Results: After propensity score matching, there were 66 patients in each group for analysis, and there was no significant differences in baseline patient characteristics. Maximal postoperative leukocyte count was lowest in the RS group and highest in the OS group (P=0.021). Similar results were observed for postoperative neutrophil count (P=0.024). Postoperative prognostic nutritional index was highest in the RS group and lowest in the OS group (P<0.001). The time taken to first flatus and soft diet resumption was longest in the OS group and shortest in the RS group (P=0.001 and P<0.001, respectively). Among all groups, other short-term postoperative outcomes such as hospital stay and complications did not show significant difference, and oncological survival results were similar.Conclusion: Better postoperative inflammatory indices in the RS group may correlate with their faster recovery of bowel motility and diet resumption compared to LS and OS groups.
Borders of Love: Trauma as Motivation to Create Art. Photography as Therapy
Authors: Pepe Dita
Published: December 2024

This work, entitled Borders of Love: Trauma as Motivation to Create Art. Photography as Therapy, is defined by a set of research questions: Is it possible through an artistic experiment connected to examining the topic of love to learn to understand love better and express it better? How is it even possible to perceive and understand love? And can you, through art, live a fuller life, have better relationships with loved ones and those around you, and become more empathetic? Within this work, I would like to establish the initial premise that within my creative profession my own trauma served from the start as strong motivation to create art. But creating one-off works of art does not represent an absolute solution to the problems connected to living through trauma. Healing a deep wound on the soul is not a matter of one or two years, but work for your entire lifetime. I see photography primarily as therapy, not as a means to fulfill my artistic ambitions or as a livelihood. I purposefully do not take on commercial projects; I choose strong and important topics that shape me and have a very positive influence on my life, or at least facets of it.
Fluidity of Image (Photo)Montage in Cultural and Artistic Contexts of the Time
Authors: Sedlák Jozef , Svítok Mayerová Kristína
Published: December 2024

The paper explores the fluidity of (photo)montage in image in the cultural contexts of the times, emphasizing the uniqueness of the medium of photography and its ability to transpose the referent as opposed to reality. The text analyses the dialectic between technical mistakes and creative processes that lead to the emergence of new artistic categories and practices. It provokes a discussion on how photography challenges the image. Meanwhile, the processes of spontaneous errors are being examined, including double exposure or accidentally botched photographs for example, that contribute to new forms of artistic interpretation and experimentation. The topic of the imaginative is present throughout the article, from Husserl’s phenomenology to Dadaism and Surrealism, with an emphasis on the transformation of dream images and their interpretation. The component of authenticity in montage and photomontage is emphasized, including how these techniques create new visual identities. The text uses theoretical takes of major thinkers such as Roland Barthes to open up a broader discussion on the ontology of the image and its interpretation, providing a comprehensive view of the transformation and significance of photography in modern art.
İslâm Hukuku Bağlamında Eşler Arasındaki Uyuşmazlıkların Çözümünde Arabuluculuğun Rolü
Authors: Bilginer Yahya
Published: December 2024

Aile insanlık tarihi boyunca her zaman önemli ve evrensel bir değere sahip olmuştur. Bu öneminden dolayı hukuk sistemleri, ailenin oluşumu, devamlılığı ve eşler arasındaki uyuşmazlıkların çözümüne yönelik birtakım düzenlemeler yapmaya yönelmiştir. Değişen aile yapısı, kadınların ekonomik bağımsızlığı ve geniş aile birimlerinden çekirdek ailelere geçiş ile ilişkilendirilebilecek çatışmalarda bir artış olmuştur. Bu çerçevede hem teoride hem de uygulamada sulh anlaşmaları uyuşmazlıkları ortadan kaldırmanın bir yolu olarak görülmektedir. Eşler arasındaki uyuşmazlıkların çözülmesinde arabuluculuk yönteminin önemli olması ve her geçen gün bu yönteme ihtiyaç duyulması nedeniyle çalışmada, eşler arasındaki arabuluculuğa elverişli meselelerin analizi yapılarak günümüz şartlarına da uygun bir modelin ortaya konulmasına gayret edilmiştir. Eşler arasındaki arabuluculuğun bu rolü nedeniyle İslam hukukunun ilkeleri göz ardı edilmeden toplumun sosyo-kültürel yapısına da uygun olarak, mer’î hukuktaki boşanma sonrası mal paylaşımını, yoksulluk nafakasını, çocuğun velâyetini, maddi ve manevi tazminatını da içine alacak şekilde yaygınlaştırılması ve yasal alt yapısının bunu kolaylaştıracak şekilde düzenlenmesi gerektiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Énonciation, référenciation et points de vue, du texte aux documents verbo-iconiques ou iconiques
Authors: Rabatel Alain
Published: December 2024

Cet article présente le cadre pragma-énonciatif de la théorie du point de vue (désormais PDV), en l’inscrivant dans un cadre transsémiotique, montrant comment certains procédés structurant l’organisation de la référenciation linguistique peuvent servir pour l’analyse de la représentation iconique (répétitions, parallélismes, contrastes, mise en abyme, clôture ; choix de ce qui est à l’avant-plan ou à l’arrière-plan ; processus de valorisation ou de dévalorisation) ; l’ensemble formant des structures signifiantes. Ces dernières sont articulées avec des sources ou des supports énonciatifs centres de PDV, qu’il s’agisse d’instances représentées interne au document ou de l’instance représentante, à l’origine du document. Ces hypothèses seront successivement confrontées à l’étude de discours, de documents verbo-iconiques ou purement iconiques.
La semiótica de la enunciación y sus nuevos desafíos: las instancias de enunciación revisitadas
Authors: Colas-Blaise Marion
Published: December 2024

A partir de poemas de Antoine Emaz, este artículo aborda con un nuevo aire la noción de instancia de enunciación, distinguiendo entre la instancia participante, instancia percibiente e instancia sujeto, y mostrando que el “se” y el “eso” pueden significar no sólo un policentramiento del campo deíctico, sino también una vacilación de la deixis, o incluso su abolición. En el proceso, se identifican fuerzas actanciales colectivas y anónimas que sustentan el conjunto de la egogénesis. El artículo concluye con una reflexión sobre las posturas enunciativas que los humanos pueden adoptar en relación con las máquinas en el caso de la Inteligencia Artificial y los “medios generativos”: ¿más allá o por debajo de la coenunciación, los humanos recurren a prótesis? Por último, la interacción entre el ser humano y la máquina puede dar lugar a la delegación y multiplicación de agentes.
Factores de riesgos psicosociales y su relación con el síndrome de burnout en trabajadores de la educación del nivel secundario en la ciudad de La Plata
Authors:   , Rolando Noelia
Published: December 2024

El siguiente estudio realizó la exploración de la salud de las trabajadoras de dos escuelas de nivel secundario de la ciudad de la Plata en el año 2019, el cual permitió caracterizar a está población y conocer la exposición a Riesgos Psicosociales y la relación de estos con el sindrome de burnout. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar los riesgos psicosociales de los docentes de nivel secundaria y su relación con el burnout, en una muestra de 250 docentes. Para ello se aplicó el cuestionario Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (CoPsoQ) adaptado a población argentina (Método COPSOQ-ARG). Los resultados en relación a la edad fueron, la media aritmética de 39 años, el 88 % de docentes encuestados asignó su género al femenino. El 59 % presentó una antigüedad entre 1 a 10 años, el 31 % de 11 a 20 años y el 10 % de 21 a 30 años. Siendo quienes están frente a curso (impartiendo clases) el 86 % de los docentes. Los resultados mostraron que tanto 46,4 % presentaron riesgos psicosociales alto en una “situación desfavorable para la salud” en seis de las siete dimensiones psicosociales: Exigencias Cuantitativas 85 %, Doble presencia 84 %, Organización y sentido del trabajo 88%, Relaciones interpersonales 90 %, Confianza 88 % y Justicia 85 %. Donde no se presentó riesgo alto fue en Inseguridad laboral 47 %. En relación a la exposición a burnout se utilizó el cuestionario Maslach para docente los resultados fueron, que el 26,8 % presentaron riesgo alto en las tres dimensiones. Desagregado por dimensiones obtenemos en relación a cansancio emocional el 67 % si presentaban cansancio emocional. En relación a realización personal el 22 % si estaba afectado por esta dimensión del burnout. En relación a la despersonalización el 52 % presentaba nivel alto en esta dimensión. En cuanto a la relación de los riesgos psicosociales con el burnout, no se observó relación entre las dimensiones despersonalización y realización personal. Por el contrario, se observó una relación significativa (p< 0.05) entre el componente "cansancio emocional" del burnout y 6 de las 7 dimensiones: de riesgos psicosociales, a saber: exigencias cuantitativas, doble presencia, organización del trabajo, relaciones interpersonales, liderazgo, confianza y justicia. La dimensión de riesgos psicosociales, inseguridad en el trabajo, no se encontró relacionada a ninguna de las dimensiones del burnout.
Fortalecimiento empresarial en organizaciones de recicladores de oficio en la ciudad de Santiago de Cali
Authors:   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Medina Hurtado Lina María , Moreno Gutiérrez José Luis ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Serna Muñoz Katherine Gisselle ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Velasco Rodríguez Tatiana ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali
Published: December 2024

"Este proyecto es una iniciativa que busca generar conocimiento mediante la construcción colectiva, a partir de la transferencia e intercambio de saberes en áreas clave como inclusión digital, servicio al cliente, manejo de programas ofimáticos, habilidades blandas y los procesos de gestión empresarial. Participan activamente en este proyecto tres organizaciones de recicladores de la Ciudad de Santiago de Cali: La Asociación de Recicladores de Navarro - ARENA; la Asociación Ruta Selectiva Ambiental de Reciclaje - ASORDAM, y la Corporación Renacer Nuevo Horizonte; bajo la dirección de la investigadora principal, Lina María Medina Hurtado, quien se desempeña como coordinadora de Extensión y profesora de tiempo completo en la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales de la Universidad Santiago de Cali. Además, es miembro del grupo de Investigación en Sostenibilidad Empresarial, Social y Ambiental (GISESA). En calidad de coinvestigador, el equipo cuenta con José Luis Moreno Gutiérrez, Director de la Maestría en Gestión Pública de la misma institución y perteneciente al Grupo de Investigaciones Contables, Financieros y Económicos (GICONFEC). El equipo se fortalece con la participación de Katherine Gisselle Serna Muñoz, quien, tras graduarse del programa de Economía, asume el cargo de Joven Investigador y es miembro del grupo de investigación GISESA. De igual manera, Tatiana Velasco Rodríguez, egresada de Administración de la Universidad Santiago de Cali.
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A STUDY OF ASSOCIATION OF PCOS IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS WITH COMPLAINTS OF MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES, ACNE AND HIRSUTISM.
Authors: Sinha Ankita , Kumari Bina , Pritam Amrita
Published: December 2024

Study objective: 1. To see the association of PCOS with various presenting complaints among
adolescents.
2. To correlate the presenting complaints with various investigating modalities. Cross Sectional s Design: Place Of tudy.
Study- Gynaecology OPD at Bokaro General Hospital This study was a cross sectional study done to study About This Study:
the association of PCOS in adolescent girls with complaints of menstrual irregularities, acne and hirsutism. For this a study of
400 adolescent girls attending Gynaecology OPD at Bokaro General Hospital was done.Amongs these 150 adolescent girls in
age group 15-19 years presenting with complaints of menstrual irregularities, acne and hirsutism and who gave consent for
further physical examinations, workup, follow ups and investigations were included in the study. In this study it was found that
majority of the study participants i.e. 36.7% were overweight. Small proportion of participants i.e. 5.3% were underweight,
Majority of study participants (58.7%) presented with Oligomenorrhea followed by 19.3% presented with Secondary
Amenorrhea. Small proportion of study participants i.e. 2.7% presented with Metrorhhagia. Primary amenorrhoea and
Polymenorrhea was present in 9% and 10% of study participants respectively. Acne, hirsutism was present in 58% of study
participants. Only small proportion of study participants i.e. 10.7% had alopecia. It was concluded that majority of the study
participants in whom diagnosis of PCOS was made were Overweight/obese, had Amenorrhea/ Oligomenorrhea and mild to
moderate acne. Alopecia and Hirsutism was not present in majority of the study participants with PCOS. Although highly
signicant association was found between BMI/Menstrual irregularities/Acne/Alopecia/Hirsutism and diagnosis of PCOS
(p<0.05).
ADVANCING COMPLETE DENTURE REPLICATION WITH CAD/CAM TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Janeva Nadica , Sotarovska Vesna Jurukovska , Stavreva Natasha
Published: December 2024

The replication technique is a method for replacing complete dentures as a therapeutic solution for elderly patients, where there are imposed
requirements for a specific approach in rehabilitation. Replica dentures are most advantageous for physically-frail elderly patients, as their
adaptive potential and neuromuscular coordination decrease with age. Replicating the polished surfaces and contours of the existing denture is a
favorable aspect of this technique, facilitating adaptation and contributing to an easier transition to the new dentures. This case report details the
application of Computer-aided design/Computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology to fabricate new complete dentures for a 72-yearold female patient, effectively replicating her familiar existing dentures while enhancing retention, stability, and occlusal vertical dimension. The
digital workflow significantly reduced clinical time and allowed easy adaptation by replicating the patient's familiar denture surfaces. This
approach demonstrates the advantages of CAD/CAM technology in prosthodontics, providing a better-fitting, stable prosthesis with high patient
satisfaction in fewer clinical visits.
ANALYZES OF FRACTURE RESISTANCE OF ENDODONTIC TEETH, RESTORED WITH TITANIUM, FIBER AND ZIRCONIUM POSTS
Authors: Shotarovska Vesna Jurukovska , Janeva Nadica
Published: December 2024

Objective: The superstructure must have long-lasting and reliable retention of the crown or bridge and enable proper load transfer to the entire root
and surrounding supporting tissues. Needs for better esthetics and biocompatibility of restorations provided new improved technologies for
titanium and translucent nonmetal restoration systems. The purpose of this examination are mechanical properties of different types of post, we set
the goals of this experimental study. Material And Methodology: In this study 3 types of posts were used: titanium, FRC and zirconium posts -
divided into three groups. Results: The different material of the post with a diameter of 1.2, 1.35 and 1.5 mm gives significant differences in the
fracture resistance of the post. Conclusion: Aesthetics encourages the use of superstructure systems that with their good features increasingly meet
the needs of patients.
EXPLORING THE GENOME OF TOMATO SPOTTED WILT VIRUS (TSWV) FOR IDENTIFICATION OF MIRROR REPEATS
Authors: Yadav Vidhi , Yadav Priya , Yadav Sandeep
Published: December 2024

Background: A greater part of the genomic DNA comprises repetitive patterns scattered throughout the genome elucidating its effects through
modification in the molecular processes of gene expression, genomic stability, and building of triplex structures, etc. The least studied and highly
anticipated repetitive sequences are mirror repeats which have a significant role in the development of H DNA. This particular research aims to
study the identification and distribution of mirror repeat patterns in the genome of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV). TSWV genome
incorporates three different segments with varying lengths of nucleotides (L, M, and S). TSWV infects a variety of crops leading to remarkable
losses in the overall weight, length and quality of the fruits. In this particular research, a well Methods: -acknowledged approach called FASTA
PARALLEL COMPLEMENT BLAST (FPCB) was utilized. All the genomic segments were found to have varying Results: mirror repeat patterns,
lengths & numbers distributed across the genome with the L-segment consisting of the maximum number of MR (208) while the S segment has the
minimum (64). Mirror repeat with a maximum length of nucleotide was found in the L Segment (MR51) and mirror repeat with a minimum length
of nucleotides (7) was found in all the genome segments types. This brief study will be helpful in Conclusion: the future to connect the impact of
mirror repeats of TSWV with the contingency of diseases in agronomic crops.