bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modeling of sales processes in the manufacturer – marketplace system
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Uvarova Lada A. , Ivanov Dmitry Yu. ,   Samara National Research University
Published: November 2024

Introduction. E-commerce is becoming one of the priority channels for the distribution of goods. Marketplaces with their large segments of the target audience and a wide range of logistics, marketing, information, and other services are the most extensively growing e-platforms. It seems relevant to use mathematical tools to describe various schemes of interaction between manufacturers and marketplaces since by now scientific papers consider only theoretical issues of cooperation between manufacturers and marketplaces and do not outline the elements of this system. Purpose. The study investigates the basic schemes of interaction between manufacturers and marketplaces and develops a universally applicable economic and mathematical model of interaction between manufacturers and marketplaces. Materials and Methods. The article examines theoretical and methodological approaches to the organization of cooperation between manufacturers and electronic marketplaces to identify the cooperation models relevant for the Russian marketplaces, their features, advantages and disadvantages. Results. The authors developed a fulfillment-based economic and mathematical model of the organization of the manufacturer’s sales system provided the goods are safely stored in the warehouse of the marketplace. The model defines the functions of the manufacturer’s revenue as the volume of sales on the online platform and the costs of warehousing, transportation, marketing promotion, commission fee and other related costs to maximize the manufacturer’s profit, determines restrictions on the number of goods sold, stored and manufactured, the volume of goods in stock and the seller’s rating on the marketplace. Conclusion. The paper describes a universally applicable model for manufacturers using the first-level sales channel as a marketplace with no distributors, wholesalers, and retailers, and marketplaces providing a range of logistics services, including warehousing, sorting, and delivery of goods to customers. Further research suggests developing a model for manufacturers’ interaction with marketplaces to explore possible channels for the distribution of products in case goods are stored in their own warehouses and retail chains’ warehouses.
Positive effects of humic preparation on physical and morphological properties of "Navruz" wheat variety
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Solikhova Makhina I. , Khodzhaev Abdullo T. ,   Tomsk State University, Kurzina Irina A. ,   Tomsk State University, Daybova Elena B. ,   Tomsk State University; Siberian Research Institute of Agriculture and Peat – Branch of SFNCA RAS, Khojazoda Toir A. ,   Tajik National University
Published: November 2024

The wheat variety "Navruz" has a stem length of 90 cm, spindle-shaped, loose, large ears. Spikelet scales are lanceolate, shoulder straight: tooth 5-6 mm. Awns strongly divergent, serrate grains small (5-6 mm), oval-shaped, with shallow furrow. Weight of 1000 seeds, 34.3-41.6 grams. This selection of Tajik wheat is drought tolerant, able to grow and develop in hot dry climates, adapted to water shortage and can utilize available moisture in the soil. Resistant to heat stress. Three different concentrations of sodium hamate 0.001%, 0.002%, 0.003% were evaluated. Germination was carried out according to GOST 12038-84 "Seeds of agricultural crops. Methods of germination determination" Germination was carried out in the thermostat TSO-1/80 at a constant temperature of 20 ºC. Seeds were placed in Petri dishes of 25 pieces each in three germinations. Germination energy at 3 days and germination at 7 days were determined. Determined morphological characteristics of samples - length and weight of seedlings we can conclude that treatment with this drug concentration of 0.002% and 0.003% showed positive effect. The article presents the results of studying the effect of hamates on germination energy, germination and morphological properties of root and seedling length, seedling weight, root weight and root number. Development of the root system, production of enzymes that increase the plant's resistance to unfavorable conditions. Digestion of nitrogen so that it does not accumulate and nitrates are not produced. This stimulates the synthesis of chlorophyll, sugars, vitamins, amino acids, acceleration of respiration in plants. We conducted pre-sowing treatment of spring wheat seeds with sodium hamate and analyzed the results of plant development at different stages of growth. Seeds of spring wheat variety "Navruz" of Tajik selection, developed by L. Karamkhudoev and A.F. Loshkareva in 1982 by the Institute of Agriculture of Tajikistan, were treated with sodium humate.
Diatomic phenols photo-oxidation kinetics in the presence of hydrogen peroxide and potassium persulfate
Authors:   D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Vetrova Margarita A. , Ivantsova Natalya A. ,   D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Karataeva Polina R. ,   Ecostandard Technical Solutions
Published: November 2024

Today, wastewater treatment from organic ecotoxicants is one of the most important tasks. Scientists all over the world are working to find an effective and harmless technology for the removal and/or complete destruction of organic pollutants. One of the solutions is technologies using ultraviolet lamps with various catalysts. UV technologies have recently been widely used in various industries, especially in water treatment and water treatment processes. The attractiveness of photolysis is due to the fact that these methods are considered environmentally friendly and are listed in the directories of the best available technologies. In the course of the work, a number of experimental studies were carried out to identify the regularities of the kinetics of the photodestruction processes of diatomic phenols in model aqueous solutions under the action of active particles. All processes were carried out on a laboratory flow-type installation. A 254 nm bactericidal, special ozone-free lamp from OSMAR, Finland, with a power of 9 watts was chosen as an ultraviolet emitter. The contact time of the model solution with the reactor varied from 20 to 120 s. The quantitative determination of diatomic phenols was carried out by the spectrophotometric method. Hydrogen peroxide (3% solution) and potassium persulfate were selected as catalytic additives. In the course of the work, the possibilities of impacts to achieve high efficiency of water purification from diatomic phenols were identified. The paper presents the results of photooxidation of aqueous solutions of pyrocatechin, resorcinol and hydroquinone in the presence of microadditives of hydrogen peroxide and potassium persulfate. The volume of microadditives was varied according to the stoichiometric ratio from 1 to 5 fractions. It has been shown that photodestruction of diatomic phenols is possible with an efficiency of up to 99%. At molar ratios, phenol:oxidizer - 1:5 there is an increase in the rate of the photooxidation reaction by 3-5 times. It has been established that the benzene ring breaks during the destruction process, and the main decomposition products of diatomic phenols are monobasic carboxylic acids and formaldehyde.
PL-SKT Loanwords in NE Thai Dialect Dictionary: A Case Study of Sound Changes in Vowels and Consonants
Authors: Pimpuang Kowit
Published: November 2024

The Northeastern (NE) Thai dialect dictionary compiled by the National Cultural Council is one of the best NE dialect dictionaries. Pali and Sanskrit (PL-SKT) loanwords used in the spoken and written language and in NE literature were collected from the dictionary. Some words were very different from the original Pali and Sanskrit words because of sound changes in vowels and consonants. The objectives of this study were to explore the sound changes in vowels and consonants of PL-SKT loanwords in the Northeastern (NE) dialect dictionary compiled by the National Cultural Council. The conceptual framework of this study consists of usage of PL-SKT words through sound change theories. A qualitative method was employed and the data collection was done from the Northeastern (NE) dialect dictionary compiled by the National Cultural Council. It was found that there were 3,022 PL-SKT loanwords. Two kinds of sound change in vowels and consonants were found: intentional sound change and unintentional sound change. Seven types of vowel sound change and fourteen types of consonant sound change were found. Surprisingly sound changes in vowels and consonants with analogy in PL-SKT declension were found. The types of sound change in PL-SKT words seem to have occurred because they were more convenient to pronounce and beautiful in the spoken and written language including NE dialect literature.
Revisiting Kabardian Phonology: A Syllabic Analysis
Authors: Abusalim Nimer , Rayyan Mohammad , Alghazo Sharif , Salem Mohd Nour Al
Published: November 2024

This paper provides an autosegmental analysis of phonological alternations in Kabardian, an Abhkaz-Adyghean language. It illustrates how several phonological re-write rules, postulated in Colarusso’s (1992) phonological analysis of Kabardian which, in some cases, lacks adequate explanation, may be uniformly reinterpreted as instances of mapping between the segmental tier and the skeletal tier in an autosegmental approach. In doing so, this paper illustrates a case where the skeletal make-up of a language may be dominant over underlying segments and be crucial in determining the output forms of a language, a process which may be translated into high-ranking constraints under a constraint-based framework. This paper, therefore, provides a more economical and explanatorily adequate analysis of Kabardian phonological alternations.
Service Awareness in Translation: A Case Study of English and Portuguese Translation of Mo Yan’s Fengru Feitun
Authors: Jiang Xiaohua , Yan Fei , Chen Xi
Published: November 2024

“Service awareness” refers to translators’ clear understanding of who they are serving, how they are supposed to serve, and what they are serving for during the translation process. This paper, based on first-hand examples, examines Goldblatt’s English translation and Martins’ Portuguese translation of Mo Yan’s masterpiece Fengru feitun [Big Breasts and Wide Hips] from the perspective of “service awareness in translation”. The present paper finds that both the English translator and the Portuguese translator have good “service awareness” in their translations. Their “service awareness” is mainly reflected in the abridgments and rewritings of the source text at the structural, cultural, and lexical levels. These modifications have improved the readability of the translations. In other words, the translators have offered good “services” to their readers. This study analyzes the reasons behind the abridgements and rewrites.
The Impact of Vocabulary Clustering on Facilitating Vocabulary Development Among Saudi EFL Learners
Authors: Al-Homoud Faisal
Published: November 2024

The current study sought to investigate how organizing new vocabulary through semantic, ‎thematic, or unrelated sets could affect the learning process among Saudi EFL learners. The ‎majority of EFL teachers and materials writers seem to introduce and cluster new words according to a ‎particular type of semantic relationship (e.g., vegetables, body organs, car parts, or house parts) or a thematical relationship (e.g., a hotel room reservation, visiting a doctor's clinic, going to the post office, or at the train station). ‎Participants in the current research were 149 EFL students from the Preparatory Year Program (PYP) at Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMISIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The design of this study was a pretest-treatment and posttest-delayed post-test. Two ‎types of clustering of new vocabulary were explored: semantically related sets and semantically ‎unrelated sets, which were constructed to identify how organizing new vocabulary could affect ‎the learning process among Saudi EFL learners. The findings of the study showed that both semantically ‎related (SR) and semantically unrelated (SU) sets ‎ seemed to help in learning new words. Nonetheless, ‎those new words behaved differently one week after the treatment. Moreover, the SR group scored significantly better on both delayed tests than ‎their ‎counterparts. Furthermore, the study's outcomes failed to indicate any interfering effect of ‎teaching and studying semantically relevant terms simultaneously in an actual classroom setting.‎ This study concluded with recommendations for teaching and learning programs to ‎develop ‎students' conceptual understanding of organizing new vocabulary that affects the learning ‎process among Saudi EFL learner’s context.‎
The Otherness in Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s Take My Hand
Authors: Hu Jing , Mani Manimangai , Kaur Hardev
Published: November 2024

In her recent historical fiction, Take My Hand (2022), New York Times bestselling author Dolen Perkins-Valdez explores the specific manifestations of post-slavery racism, particularly institutional racism. This is vividly portrayed through the experiences of Civil Townsend, a determined new nurse, who witnesses the systematic denial of reproductive rights and autonomy among impoverished African American females. Due to the novel being published within the last two years, there is a significant lack of extensive scholarly analysis on its critical themes. This research employs the postcolonial concept of Otherness to examine the oppression of black women in the narratives. It investigates how stereotyping and dehumanizing as facets of Otherness within a postcolonial framework, contribute to their oppression. It also gives an analysis of the causes and consequences of the practice of Othering. The study offers insights into the power dynamics between the dominant and marginalized racial groups, underscoring the persistent battle against racial stereotypes and institutional racism. The conclusions of this research underscore the notion that the ideology of Otherness is central to the oppression experienced by the African American female characters in the novel. It advocates that achieving equality involves recognizing and respecting differences ideologically.
In the Echo of the Unspoken
Authors: Klemenc Judith
Published: November 2024

In a series of four art classes, children around the age of 10 creatively explored the themes of war and peace. They perceived and interpreted sensory experiences alongside their imaginative reflections. This approach opens up art education to unpredictability, creating heterotopic spaces that challenge and reshape worldviews as well as self‐perceptions. During these classes, the goal is to listen attentively for the echoes of unspoken thoughts, which may prompt expansions, transformations, or even reversals of perception. Descriptions, analyses, and interpretations remain fluid and airborne, emphasizing not only the visible and familiar, but also the semi‐visible, invisible, and aesthetically perceptible aspects. My aesthetic writing about these classes offers sensitive inquiries and responses that render a sensual perception of the world, others, and oneself palpable. Central to this exploration are the questions of how war and peace are perceived, experienced, and enacted. The answers reside in the unspoken echoes between what is sensed and what is imagined, aiming to make tangible the images created by the children participating in the process.
Beyond Semiotic Representation: A Study of Emotion in Ukrainian Children’s Paintings
Authors: Zhou Zihan
Published: November 2024

As part of the Ukrainian children support project, the platform Mom, I See War presents, on its official website and social media, more than 4,000 drawings by children from war‐affected areas (mainly Ukraine). Based on the artworks on this platform, this article delves deeper than mere symbolic interpretations and explores the various categories of emotional expression in these children’s drawings. Through a close reading of different elements (symbols, colours, structures) within the drawings, the study is carried out within the theoretical framework of emotion and political and cultural study. While each painting contains a complex combination of various personal emotions, the article makes a general outline of all the paintings as a whole and analyses the various possibilities of emotional expression among the group. In response to war conditions, four categories of emotional expression are presented: fear, pain, anger, and hope.
Suicidal Behavior in Graduate Students in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic: Scoping Review
Authors: Sousa Leite Jair Kleyson , Medeiros Alves Verônica de , Inocenti Miasso Adriana , Fernandes Martins Molina Nayara Paula , Magna de Oliveira Costa Caroline , Santos de Albuquerque Maria Cicera dos , Resende Rodrigues Leiner
Published: November 2024

Background. Graduate students experienced mental distress during the pandemic. This was perceived through the narration of students’ frustrations and the emergence of new situations to which both students and advisors were forced to adapt. Objective. To map evidence of suicidal behavior in graduate students in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method. This is a scoping review. The eligibility criteria were: Participants—graduate students. Concept—suicidal behavior. Context—COVID-19 pandemic. The search strategy was applied to MEDLINE®/PubMed® and adapted for the following databases: EMBASE® (Elsevier), CINAHL®/EBSCO, LILACS®/BVS, PsycINFO®, and Web of Science. The review considered primary research studies with quantitative and qualitative designs. Although there were no language restrictions, there was a limit regarding the start of the new coronavirus in December 2019. Results. Eleven articles were included in the analysis of this review. It was found that the majority of studies were published in 2022. Master’s students were more frequently investigated for the presence of suicidal ideation, while doctoral students were studied for the presence of suicidal ideation, suicide plan, suicide attempt, and suicide. The presence of suicidal ideation ranged from 6.87% to 40%. The PHQ-9 questionnaire was the most commonly used instrument to assess suicidal ideation. Discussion and conclusion. The findings provide support for institutional strategies to prevent suicidal behavior in graduate students.
UKRAINIAN VECTOR OF CREATIVE SEARCHES OF THE CANADIAN-UKRAINIAN ARTIST VASYL KURYLYK
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Ivanytska Liliіa
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the article is to study the Ukrainian context in Vasyl Kurylyk’s artworks through the prism of his socio-historical coordinate system (origin, environment, psychological and mental state, formation of aesthetic artistic foundations, foci of creative formation). Research methods are applied on the basis of an anthropocentric approach, focusing on the personality of Vasyl Kurylyk and his literary (autobiography, explanations of paintings) and painting works. The author used principles and methods of historical-anthropological research in combination with biographical, iconographic, historical-analytical, figurative and stylistic methods. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that the author of the article analyzes the works of Vasyl Kurylyk, which have a clearly expressed Ukrainian vector. As a result of the research, the author concludes a powerful Ukrainian foundation in Vasyl Kurylyk’s consciousness and self-identification which was formed thanks to the stories of his parents, research and the significant influence of the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada. It was reflected in the artist’s works, which have a Ukrainian vector. The artist’s autobiography gives us a clear signal about the artist’s indifferent attitude towards the country of origin of his ancestors. Interest in Ukrainian history, ethnography, literature, folklore, traditional Ukrainian customs and rites is reflected in a large number of works of Vasyl Kurylyk. While studying these works one might understand how acutely the topic of origin and reasons for parents’ emigration was experienced by the artist. Apparently, Vasyl Kurylyk tried to find answers to questions related to Old Country all his life. After his two visits to Ukraine at the end of his life he partially completed the puzzle of his perception of Ukrainian realities and hidden meanings. In our opinion, the main idea he wanted to express through his works with the Ukrainian vector is the statement that Ukrainians have never lost their identity and regardless of the troubles that happened to them, they always remained a part of the multicultural Canadian community.
DIGITIZATION, DIGITALIZATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN UKRAINE
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, SAPRYKIN Viacheslav
Published: November 2024

Background . The issue of digital changes in public administration seems particularly relevant and important, as Ukraine is actively developing in the digital sphere, while increasing its defense capabilities, optimizing the provision of public services and improving the quality of public administration with the help of advanced technologies. Digital processes are a key area of development for modern Ukraine, which is important both during the war and for Ukraine's post-war recovery. They can help us attract investment, create competitive products (including public administration), and enhance the country's image. Methods . To achieve the goal, the study used a number of general scientific and special scientific methods, in particular, abstract and logical methods for analyzing sources and drawing conclusions; the organic search method was used to analyze materials in scientific databases; the dialectical method was used to clarify the essence of the main digital concepts; classification and grouping methods made it possible to identify the general and specific features of each digital term separately. Results . Digitization, digitalization, and digital transformation of public administration in Ukraine are digital processes aimed at introducing information technologies and digital tools to improve the efficiency, transparency and accessibility of public administration. Often, digitization and digitalization are interrelated and interdependent processes within the framework of digital transformation. Digitization creates a digital foundation, and digitalization uses this foundation to further transform business processes and other aspects of operations, forming a transition to the global process of digital transformation. Conclusions . To ensure a clear understanding and proper use of digital terminology in public administration, it is important to have accurate English equivalents, as well as to create adapted Ukrainian terms that precisely reflect the essence of the concepts. Thus, in particular, regulatory frameworks and standardization of definitions are fundamental steps for the successful digital transformation of public administration in Ukraine. This will avoid misunderstandings and conflicts between stakeholders, help ensure a common understanding, and facilitate effective communication in the international and national contexts. A clear theoretical delineation of digital public administration processes will help to better understand their goals and methods of implementation, optimize planning and resource allocation, and define specific objectives and success metrics.
Experimental study on high-precision measurement of surface temperature in friction stir welding aluminium alloy 2219 based on infrared thermometry
Authors: Lu Xiaohong , Jiang Chao , Sun Zhuo , Sui Guochuan , Sun Shixuan
Published: November 2024

In friction stir welding (FSW) of aluminium alloy 2219, the welding temperature critically influences the weld quality. Accurate measurement of the welding temperature is essential for effective welding process control. However, the conventional approach of non-contact infrared thermometry
faces significant challenges in FSW due to the inherently low and variable emissivity of aluminium alloys, making it susceptible to environmental radiation interference. This paper proposes a novel, high-precision method for measuring the surface temperature of FSW aluminium alloy 2219 based
on infrared thermometry principles. Initially, the study delves into these principles, analysing factors that affect the accuracy of infrared thermometry in the context of FSW in industrial settings. To enhance the surface emissivity of the weldments, a high-emissivity coating is applied to
the aluminium alloy surface. Additionally, strategic adjustments in the positioning of the thermal imager and careful selection of the measuring area effectively mitigate interference from the FSW tool’s radiation. Conventional methods report a temperature measurement error greater than
2%, while the proposed method reduces this error to 1.2%. The effectiveness and practical utility of the method are validated through FSW experiments on flat plates and rocket tank rings, corroborated by comparative analyses with surface thermocouple temperature measurements.
This confirms the viability of the proposed method for high-precision temperature measurement in aluminium alloy FSW applications.
Sinkronisasi Penggunaan Lahan dan Pola Ruang (Studi Kasus: Kabupaten Simeulue)
Authors: Fazlina Yulia Dewi , Rusdi Muhammad , M Nurul Husna. , Karim Abubakar , Manfarizah Manfarizah , Arabia Teti
Published: November 2024

Abstrak. Perubahan penggunaan lahan adalah proses perubahan dari penggunaan lahan sebelumnya menjadi penggunaan lahan lain yang bersifat permanen maupun sementara. Kabupaten Simeulue telah menetapkan Qanun Nomor 2 Tahun 2014 tentang Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah Kabupaten Simeulue Tahun 2014-2034. Penggunaan lahan harus memperhatikan arahan pemanfaatan lahan yang tertuang dalam pola ruang. Sinkronisasi atau keselarasan penggunaan lahan dengan pola ruang yang telah ditetapkan dalam dokumen RTRW perlu dilakukan agar tidak terjadi penyimpangan/ketidakselarasan pada penggunaan lahan. Analisis keselarasan penggunaan lahan menggunakan geoprocessing, dengan menggunakan data shapefile penggunaan lahan Tahun 2021, dan data shapefile pola ruang Tahun 2014-2034. Kelas keselarasan dibagi menjadi tiga kelas, yaitu selaras, tidak selaras, dan transisi/belum selaras. Luas Penggunaan lahan yang selaras dengan pola ruang seluas 152.808,65 Ha (71,91%), sedangkan luas penggunaan lahan yang tidak selaras dengan pola ruang seluas 13.054,01 Ha (6,14%), dan penggunaan lahan yang belum selaras atau transisi seluas 46.649,34 Ha (21,95%). Land Use Synchronization and Spatial Patterns (Case Study: Simeulue District)Abstract. Land use change is the process of changing from previous land uses to other land uses that are permanent or temporary. Simeulue Regency has established Qanun Number 2 of 2014 concerning the Regional Spatial Plan of Simeulue Regency for 2014-2034. Land use must pay attention to land use directions contained in spatial patterns. Synchronization or alignment of land use with spatial patterns that have been determined in the RTRW document needs to be done so that there are no deviations / misalignments in land use. Land use alignment analysis using geoprocessing, using land use shapefile data for 2021, and spatial pattern shapefile data for 2014-2034. The alignment class is divided into three classes, namely aligned, misaligned, and transitional/unaligned. Land use area that is in harmony with spatial patterns is 152,808.65 Ha (71.91%), while land use area that is not in harmony with spatial patterns is 13,054.01 Ha (6.14%), and land use that is not aligned or transitional is 46,649.34 Ha (21.95%).
Postpartum Access to Health Care and Opioid Use Treatment: An Evaluation of a Medicaid Population
Authors: Tak Casey , Ostrach Bayla , Ramage Melinda
Published: November 2024

Background

In this study, we aimed to examine postpartum health care utilization and identify gaps in care among a postpartum Medicaid population of patients diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy.

Methods

We queried North Carolina Medicaid medical and pharmacy claims to identify individuals with a live delivery and evidence of OUD during pregnancy from 2015 to 2019. We examined any evidence of postpartum health care utilization and evidence of medications for OUD (MOUD) during postpartum. We also determined the impact that 4 factors may have had on these outcomes: type of Medicaid coverage (Medicaid for Pregnant Women as compared to other types of Medicaid coverage), rurality, race, and the prenatal use of MOUD. Descriptive statistics, Kaplan-Meier curves with log-rank tests, and negative binomial regression were used.

Results

Of the 6,186 individuals in the study, 84.5% were White, 29.6% lived in rural areas, and 35.0% had MPW coverage. Of the sample, 77.4% sought health care services during the postpartum period. In the multiple negative binomial regression model, individuals who were MPW beneficiaries, non-White, lived in rural areas, and had no evidence of prenatal MOUD all had significantly lower rates of postpartum health care utilization. Of the sample, 53.6% had evidence of MOUD utilization during the postpartum period. We found that patients with MPW continued MOUD at much lower rates compared to patients with other forms of Medicaid (86% versus 93% at 60 days; 57% versus 78% at 180 days, respectively).

Limitations

Limitations to this analysis are inherent to administrative claims data, such as misclassification of outcomes and covariates, as well as loss to follow-up.

Conclusions

Significant gaps in health care use remain across type of Medicaid coverage, race, geographic setting, and prenatal care access.
A Comprehensive Review of the Internet of Medical Things in Healthcare
Authors:   Electronic and Control Eng. Dept., Technical Engineering College Kirkuk, Northern Technical University, Kirkuk, Iraq, Siddiq Abdulrahman I.
Published: November 2024

The continuous and rapid development in Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) technologies has led to the expansion of their applications in the field of healthcare and to increased interest in developing their technologies for the purpose of improving their performance in light of the challenges facing their practical application. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive up-to-date review of the literature on IoMT and telemedicine. The study discusses the growing interest in the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare, emphasizing the IoMT. It highlights the significance of the IoMT in intelligent healthcare systems, particularly in pandemics like COVID-19, where remote monitoring becomes crucial. This study examines the utilization of the IoMT systems, emphasizing on the application of sensors in healthcare industry. Furthermore, it highlights the significance of cloud computing, communication technologies, artificial intelligence, and Blockchain in IoMT. The challenges related to accepting IoMT in practice are explored; including data security, integration of protocols, data overload, accuracy and cost. Overall, the analyzed literature confirms that IoMT-based healthcare systems demonstrate significant potential in delivering comprehensive surveillance and immediate monitoring through public catastrophes.
A CNPVaR-NPV Trade-off Model for Resource- Constrained Project Scheduling Problem Under Random Environment
Authors:   School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Teh Sin Yin
Published: November 2024

Projects face various risks and opportunities throughout their lifecycle. Integrating risk management into the project progression is a crucial factor for project success and an essential component of project management. This paper aims to evaluate the trade-off between Conditional Net Present Value at Risk (CNPVaR) and Net Present Value (NPV) in a stochastic environment. By assuming the activity duration and cash flow as random variables and setting activity start and execution modes as decision variables, a CNPVaR-NPV trade-off model is established with the objectives of minimizing CNPVaR and maximizing NPV, under priority relationships, execution mode, resource supply, and deadlines constraints. Based on the characteristics of the model, an algorithm combining nondominated sorting genetic algorithm II and Monte Carlo simulation is designed. The HVAC system project of Dongguan Jinyun Digital Park 5# Building is used as a case study to illustrate the effectiveness of the model and the algorithm. The results show that considering the CNPVaRNPV trade-off model can effectively mitigate potential risks and reduce project losses.
Investigation of Rotor Impact on FRA Signatures in Induction Motors with Different Poles and Connections
Authors:   Faculty of Electric and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Tun Husein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Malaysia, Khan Rizwanullah
Published: November 2024

The non-destructive nature of the Frequency Response Analysis (FRA) test is one of the reasons for gaining interest in the application of condition monitoring in rotating machines. The FRA technique is highly sensitive. Any small changes in the motor will generate a distinct frequency response, enabling early detection of the defect. This paper presents an in-depth experimental investigation of the rotor impact on FRA signatures of three-phase induction motors with different numbers of poles and connections. The experimental analysis was carried out using a frequency response analyzer, from which two distinct sets of measurements were taken. 1st set of measurements was taken to observe the effect of rotor presence on a 2-pole motor connected in star and delta. The same measurements were then repeated for 2nd motor with 4 poles. The results obtained from both sets of measurements are compared and analyzed. To enhance the comprehension of the results, statistical indicators are utilized. The finding highlights that the presence of a rotor can greatly influence the FRA signature. This helps further understand the FRA in motor and assists in accurate interpretation.
Digital Transformation of Solid Waste Management: Waste Collection Innovation, Business Intelligence, and Digital Technologies to Transition Waste Management Towards Circularity in Latin America and the Caribbean
Authors: Rihm Alfredo , Piamonte Carolina , Restrepo Lagos Eduardo Antonio , Correal Magda , Guerra Morán Paula Gabriela
Published: November 2024

If you are interested in technology and innovation, and have been wondering what are the new trends in technological and digital innovation in the solid waste sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, this publication is for you! The transition to the circular economy, climate action, the fourth industrial revolution bring new challenges to operators in the sector. Key challenges highlighted include the need for robust data and the digitization of waste management systems to meet the objectives of the circular economy. The text details the efforts of organizations such as the IDB to develop data generation and analysis tools through digital innovations. It also explores the role of smart waste technologies (SWT), such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics, in transforming integrated solid waste management (ISWM), improving operational efficiency and supporting sustainable practices. The publication delves into various technological tools used in ISMS, including business intelligence (BI), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and fleet management software. Case studies from countries such as Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador illustrate the successful application of these tools, highlighting their benefits in improving decision making, operational efficiency and overall service quality. The text concludes with recommendations for implementing smart waste technologies in the LAC region to foster digital transformation and support a circular economy model effectively.
Aspectos de ciberseguridad de la distribución de publicidad por mensajes de texto (SMS). Mejores prácticas en ciberseguridad
Authors:   Dirección Nacional de Ciberseguridad de Israel
Published: November 2024

Este documento describe las principales amenazas de ciberseguridad que resultan del envío de publicidad por mensajes de texto (SMS) y, sobre esta base, ofrece una serie de recomendaciones de implementación y mejores prácticas para ayudar a las organizaciones a mejorar sus procesos internos asociados a la transmisión de material informativo vía mensajes de texto y a minimizar los riesgos relativos a esta práctica que pueden llegar a exponer tanto a la organización emisora como a los destinatarios. Esta publicación forma parte de la colección “Mejores Prácticas en Ciberseguridad”, un compendio de prácticas, metodologías y recomendaciones en materia de ciberseguridad orientadas a organizaciones, desarrolladas por la Dirección Nacional de Ciberseguridad de Israel (INCD), y adaptadas en la presente serie por el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), con el objetivo de facilitar el acceso a este cuerpo de conocimiento a toda la región de América Latina y el Caribe.
Działalność naukowa Ośrodka Badań nad Polonią i Duszpasterstwem Polonijnym za 2023 rok
Authors: Misiura Grzegorz
Published: November 2024

Jest to sprawozdanie z działalności Ośrodka.
Ojciec Regis Norbert James Barwig OSB (1932-2022)
Authors: Dziuba Andrzej F.
Published: November 2024

In memoriam
Śmierć to początek nowego życia. Pogrzeb Biskupa Ryszarda Karpińskiego, Lublin, 13 stycznia 2024 Łk 24, 13-35
Authors: Michalik Józef
Published: November 2024

In memoriam
Kościół katolicki w kształtowaniu „sił własnych narodu” – opozycji antysystemowej – na tle koncepcji polityki polskiej emigracyjnego Stronnictwa Narodowego
Authors: Kilian Stanisław
Published: November 2024

Od początku pobytu na obczyźnie życie polityczne emigracyjnego Stronnictwa Narodowego zostało podporządkowane koncepcji polityki polskiej; jej głównym celem było odzyskanie pełnej suwerenności. Realizacja tego celu była uzależniona od zharmonizowania trzech elementów tej koncepcji: rozbudzenia „sił własnych narodu” – na bazie motywu walki z reżimem, usytuowania polityki emigracyjnej w katalogu celów amerykańskiej polityki wyzwolenia („amerykańskiej dźwigni”, dźwigni sprawy polskiej) oraz nadejścia pomyślnej sytuacji międzynarodowej – koniunktury dla sprawy polskiej. Z czasem, co najwyraźniej widać w okresie popaździernikowej „odwilży”, w refleksji politycznej narodowców na kanwie wydarzeń krajowych pojawiła się idea samowyzwolenia, jej realizację uzależniali oni od mobilizacji narodu do walki politycznej motywowanej ideą demokratyzacji życia politycznego, która w dalszej kolejności miała doprowadzić do odzyskania pełnej niezależności politycznej. Z powodu ograniczonych możliwości prowadzenia tzw. polityki na kraj – zablokowania kontaktów z byłymi członkami międzywojennych organizacji narodowych, braku kurierów i organizatorów życia politycznego w warunkach konspiracji, narodowcy liczyli na zaangażowanie Kościoła katolickiego, w którym upatrywali strażnika narodowej kultury zagrożonej pod presją sowietyzacji. Z chwilą pojawienia się pierwszych form organizacyjnych opozycji antysystemowej (ROPCiO oraz KOR) odmówili poparcia dla wyboru rewolucyjnej, konfrontacyjnej strategii walki politycznej, propagowanych przez liderów tych organizacji, uznając, że jest ona sprzeczna z duchem przebaczenia charakterystycznym dla polskiej, narodowej tradycji. Nie kryli pretensji do postawy polskiego episkopatu, który – jak twierdzili – oddał ster walki z reżimem „czynnikom obcym” i zaprzepaścił w ten sposób możliwość udziału w batalii o przywrócenie narodowego charakteru życia politycznego. Celem badawczym artykułu jest ukazanie miejsca Kościoła katolickiego w koncepcji polityki polskiej emigracyjnego SN – roli jaką narodowcy przypisywali Kościołowi w mobilizacji społeczeństwa do walki o demokratyzację ustroju i wolności polityczne – jako etapu realizacji idei samowyzwolenia.
Polska Misja Katolicka w Anglii i Walii. Historia, rola i znaczenie polskiej opieki duszpasterskiej na Wyspach Brytyjskich w latach 1894-2023
Authors: Kowalska Jadwiga
Published: November 2024

Zarys historii Polskiej Misji Katolickiej w Anglii i Walii obejmujący okres 1984-2023 stanowi przyczynek do dalszych badań nad rolą i znaczeniem polskiej opieki duszpasterskiej na Wyspach Brytyjskich. Wskazano ważne wydarzenia i osoby mające wpływ na jej powstanie, bieżącą działalność oraz kolejne adresy, przy których rezydowała. Opisano działania mające na celu integrację polskiej społeczności na terenie Wielkiej Brytanii poprzez organizację innych instytucji, jak: Instytut Polski Akcji Katolickiej, Katolicki Ośrodek Wydawniczy „Veritas”, Polskie Katolickie Stowarzyszenie Uniwersyteckie „Veritas”, Katolickie Stowarzyszenie Młodzieży Polskiej i Zrzeszenie Studentów i Absolwentów Polskich w Wielkiej Brytanii, czy też formacyjnych młodzieżowych kursów Loreto, poza tym wydawnictw oraz sieci parafii. Zwrócono uwagę na działalność Ordynariatu Polowego WP w latach 1940-1968. Wspomniano również o utworzeniu Archiwum PMKAW, które zajmuje się zabezpieczaniem materiałów archiwalnych nie tylko wytworzonych w toku działalności Misji.
Historia duszpasterstwa polskiego w Niemczech wczoraj i dziś
Authors: Budyn Stanisław
Published: November 2024

Celem artykułu jest prezentacja dziejów duszpasterstwa Polskiego w Niemczech. Jego początki sięgają końca XVII wieku, kiedy królem Rzeczypospolitej został August II Mocny. Rozwijało się ono w XIX wieku, a po odzyskaniu przez Polskę niepodległości w 1918 r. osłabło, ponieważ wielu Polaków wróciło wtedy do kraju. Po wybuchu II wojny światowej Polacy na skutek podjętych działań niemieckich byli deportowani do III Rzeszy, gdzie trafiali do obozów koncentracyjnych. Na skutek tego, po zakończeniu działań wojennych, na tamtych terenach znowu było dużo Polaków. Część z nich powróciła do Polski, jednak część osiedliła się w miejscu dotychczasowego pobytu. Dla nich w 1945 r. zaczęto organizować duszpasterstwo, które jest tam prowadzone do czasów obecnych. Do Niemiec przyjeżdżają duszpasterze z Polski, żeby pracować wśród swoich rodaków, pozostających tam na stałe.
Rola polskich misji katolickich w akcji pomocy dla Katolickiego Uniwersytetu Lubelskiego po II wojnie światowej – rekonesans
Authors: Łukasiewicz Sławomir
Published: November 2024

Ogromną rolę w pomocy dla Katolickiego Uniwersytetu Lubelskiego w latach po II wojnie światowej odegrały polskie misje katolickie. Wiele z nich istniało już wcześniej, ale wiele powstało właśnie po wojnie, aby łatwiej można było zorganizować opiekę dla rzeszy polskich uchodźców, którzy po 1945 r. zdecydowali się nie wracać do kraju. Skupieni wokół polskich parafii i właśnie polskich misji katolickich na różne sposoby uczestniczyli w pomocy dla Kościoła w Polsce, w tym dla KUL-u. Wiele ze świadectw i dokumentów tej pomocy, ilustrujących jej skalę o różnorakie formy, nigdy nie było przedmiotem badań. Tymczasem to właśnie w archiwach polskich misji katolickich można odnaleźć materiały, które ze względu na poufny charakter akcji pomocy nie powinny były trafić w ręce przedstawicieli władz PRL. Znakomitym przykładem jest Archiwum Polskiej Misji Katolickiej w Wielkiej Brytanii, gdzie można odnaleźć korespondencję pomiędzy rektorem Misji i osobami zaangażowanymi w działalność Towarzystwa Przyjaciół KUL, ale również listy obrazujące zaangażowanie w tę akcję protektorów emigracji, prymasa Stefana Wyszyńskiego, a także listy rektorów KUL, wysyłane na Zachodzie, których nie ma w ich lubelskiej kancelarii. Synteza dziejów polskich misji katolickich w XX wieku, z uwypukleniem roli, jaką odegrały nie tylko w organizacji emigracyjnego duszpasterstwa, ale jak przysłużyły się katolikom w kraju, w tym Katolickiemu Uniwersytetowi Lubelskiemu, to postulat badawczy, który czeka na swojego wykonawcę.
Educación permanente en salud para directivos como herramienta para combatir el racismo institucional en un municipio del noreste de Brasil
Authors: Ferreira Matheus Guirra Martins , Jesus Gilmar Mercês de , Silva Etna Kaliane Pereira da , Silva Victor Bertino , Silva Mariana Costa da
Published: November 2024

El artículo relata la experiencia de una acción de educación permanente en salud sobre racismo institucional con profesionales de la salud del Sistema Único de Salud (SUS), que ocupan cargos de gestión en un municipio del interior de Bahía, región nordeste de Brasil. Se realizó un taller en septiembre de 2022, basado en una metodología problematizadora denominada Arco de Maguerez, llevada a cabo por residentes del Programa Multiprofesional en Salud Familiar. El taller contó con la participación de diez gestores, siendo la mayoría mujeres. Los gestores, a pesar de reconocer la presencia y el impacto del racismo en los servicios de salud, encuentran dificultades para visibilizar y combatir el racismo en su dimensión institucional. Fue notable el discurso recurrente alineado con el mito de la democracia racial, y se observó un mayor compromiso de las mujeres negras a lo largo del taller. La educación permanente en salud se muestra como una importante estrategia de combate al racismo, necesaria para ampliar los debates de este tipo dentro de los servicios de salud.
Sistema en línea para gestión y análisis automático de fallas mediante la integración del software SAGES-DAE
Authors: Tobar Rosero Oscar Andrés , Giraldo Ríos Sebastián , Arregocés Guerra Paulina , Rodríguez Suárez Juan Carlos , Vásquez Ruiz Leonardo , Zapata Madrigal Germán Darío
Published: November 2024

El sector eléctrico requiere herramientas tecnológicas apropiadas para asegurar un monitoreo efectivo y la implementación de acciones eficaces ante contingencias que puedan surgir durante su operación. Existen diversas ofertas tecnológicas en el mercado para el monitoreo, gestión y diagnóstico del sistema, teniendo como foco los componentes de protección, control y automatización. No obstante, en Colombia los desarrollos locales son aún limitados, lo que obliga al sector a depender de tecnologías o soluciones que requieren ser adaptadas a las condiciones locales. Por ende, este artículo expone la consolidación de dos desarrollos colombianos denominados SAGES y DAE, especialmente orientados hacia la gestión de equipos de protección, control y registro, así como al análisis y diagnóstico de fallas, siendo estos un aporte fundamental para el desarrollo tecnológico y la ingeniería del país. Como eje central, se describen las características de dichos desarrollos y el proceso de integración de estas soluciones para la consolidación de un sistema robusto: SAGES-DAE, con diversas funcionalidades y atributos, diseñados para mejorar la competitividad de la empresa y la ingeniería colombiana en el mercado internacional. Este sistema busca brindar apoyo a los operadores del sistema eléctrico, al tiempo que consolida fuentes de información y resultados que permiten mantener una mayor disponibilidad de los activos. Con esto se busca alcanzar una respuesta más eficiente ante posibles contingencias y, en consecuencia, mejorar la calidad en la prestación del servicio.
Computational Modeling of Light Scattering in Polymer Nanoparticles for Optical Characterization
Authors: Puentes Ossa ﻿​Agni , Rodriguez Diego Julian , Salamanca Bernal Julian Andres
Published: November 2024

The scattering of light by polymeric nanoparticles is a crucial phenomenon in various applications, ranging from nanomedicine to nanophononics. This study introduces a theoretical framework for differentiating between absorption and scattering spectra in light interactions with these nanoparticles. Characteristic spectral data of nanoparticles synthesized via the reprecipitationmethod and suspended in an aqueous medium analyzed under electromagnetic radiation. These nanoparticles exhibit two primary optical phenomena: absorption and scattering. To fully understand their optical response, it is essential to separate these phenomena. This study established a relationship between wavelength variation, nanoparticle size, and radiation loss due to scatteringin an aqueous medium. Additionally, we calculated extinction efficiency and extinction factors as functions of wavelength, taking into account variations in nanoparticle radii and refractive indices.