bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Isolation of Arborescin from Artemisia absinthium L. and Study of Its Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Potential by Use of In Vitro and In Silico Approaches
Authors: Hbika Asmae , Elbouzidi Amine , Taibi Mohamed , Ouahabi Safae , Loukili El Hassania , Bouyanzer Abdelhamid , Yahyaoui Meryem Idrissi , Asehraou Abdeslam , El Hachlafi Naoufal , Salamatullah Ahmad Mohammad , Bourhia Mohammed , Ibenmoussa Samir , Addi Mohamed , Gharibi Elkhadir
Published: July 2024

This study focused on developing an innovative, straightforward, and economical method utilizing a mixture of readily available solvents to extract arborescin (C2OH2OO8) crystals from Artemisia absinthium L. (A. absinthium). The structural elucidation and characterization were conducted using a suite of techniques including IR spectroscopy, CNHSO elemental analysis, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), and mass spectroscopy (MS). Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were employed to determine the molecular properties. Antioxidant activity was measured using the DPPH radical scavenging assay and the β-carotene bleaching test. Antimicrobial efficacy was assessed against four bacterial strains and three fungal strains. The molecular docking approach was employed to predict the probable binding patterns and affinities of arborescin with specific target biomolecules. Employing an array of analytical techniques, examination of the isolated crystal from A. absinthium. led to its comprehensive structural elucidation. IR spectroscopy revealed the presence of distinctive functional groups, including a carbonyl group within the γ-lactone and an epoxy group. CNHSO elemental analysis verified that the crystal contained only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, a finding corroborated by SEM-EDS analysis, consistent with the molecular structure of arborescin. Additionally, mass spectrometry confirmed the identity of the compound as arborescin, with a molecular ion with a mass m/z = 248. Quantum-Chemical Descriptors revealed that arborescin is resistant to elementary decomposition under standard conditions. Although arborescin demonstrates a relatively low antioxidant capacity, with an IC50 of 5.04 ± 0.12 mg/mL in the DPPH assay, its antioxidant activity in the β-carotene bleaching test was found to be 3.64%. Remarkably, arborescin effectively inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria innocua at low concentrations (MIC = 166 µg/mL). Additionally, it exhibits significant antifungal activity against Candida glabrata, with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) of 83 µg/mL and 166 µg/mL, respectively. In this study, arborescin exhibited a robust docking score of −8.1 kcal/mol, indicating a higher affinity compared to ciprofloxacin. This suggests that arborescin has significant potential as a potent antibacterial agent.
Social Inclusion of Gen Z Ukrainian Refugees in Lithuania: The Role of Online Social Networks
Authors: Palomo-Domínguez Isabel , Pivorienė Jolanta , Merfeldaitė Odeta
Published: July 2024

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Lithuania, a country of barely 3 million inhabitants, has welcomed more than 85,000 refugees, mainly minors and young people. This research focuses on the youth segment, members of Gen Z, which exhibits a marked gender bias, as the majority are women. The purpose of this study is to determine the role played by online social networks in the process of social inclusion in the host community. Methodologically, this research conducts a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with open code content analysis. The results point to changes in their behavior as social media users, such as using new online social networks, and greater attention to practical topics such as knowing necessary services and leisure opportunities in their new environment. Among the conclusions, the positive effect of online social networks in the social inclusion process of these young refugees stands out: being members of the local virtual community facilitates new social interactions in the physical world of the host country.
The Influence of Anthropometric Variables on the Performance of Elite Traditional Rowers
Authors: Castañeda-Babarro Arkaitz , León-Guereño Patxi , Viribay Aitor , Gutiérrez-Santamaría Borja , López Iker , Mielgo-Ayuso Juan
Published: July 2024

Athletes’ anthropometry, and especially their body composition, plays an important role in sport performance in general and in Trainera rowing in particular. Rowers’ anthropometric and performance profiles may vary according to their position in the boat. The objectives of this study were to investigate the relationship between anthropometry, physical performance, physiological variables, and elite male rowers’ boat positions. Twenty elite male traditional rowers were assessed and categorized according to their boat position: either in the middle of the boat (M) (n = 9) or in the bow and stern positions (BS) (n = 11). Anthropometric measurements and body composition were obtained for each rower, and physical performance was measured by a 45-s supramaximal rowing test and a VO2max incremental test on a Concept II rowing ergometer. The results showed that the rowers in the middle were taller (186.6 ± 4.9 cm), and significant differences were also found between the two groups according to body mass (BS 72.3 ± 3.8 vs. M 85.4 ± 4.3) and peak power (BS 641.5 ± 84 vs. M 737 ± 47.1), mean power (BS 538.5 ± 48.4 vs. M 604.1 ± 42.3), and physiological parameters (p < 0.05), VO2max (BS 66.5 ± 4.9 vs. M 59.3 ± 6.7). It can be concluded that height could be associated with elite rowers’ performance and that a lower body mass index is related to better performance in bow and stern positions.
The Role of Urban Design in Creating Resilient Public Open Spaces Surrounding Urban Small Watercourses: A Case Study of the Kumodraz Stream in Belgrade
Authors: Sretovic Brkovic Visnja , Djukic Aleksandra
Published: July 2024

Small urban watercourses, often neglected and underdeveloped, have the potential to become integrated parts of the network of urban open public spaces. In this process, urban design plays the key role in their functioning and resilience, strengthening their capacity as high-quality open spaces. The current principles and roles of urban design only partially meet the requirements in making these spaces resilient. This article questions the existing principles and roles of the current practice and proposes a different perspective on the urban design of open public spaces surrounding small urban watercourses, within a framework of socio-ecological resilience. The research consisted of two parts. In the first part, based on both the specific characteristics of the public open spaces surrounding small urban watercourses and discussions of their quality, framed by the concept of socio-ecological resilience, a set of attributes was developed that defined their quality. In the second part, this set was tested through a case study of the Kumodraz stream in Belgrade, Serbia and translated into responsive urban design guidelines in a specific context. This was supported by a pilot survey of 346 potential users of the location. The findings of the case study show that urban design occupies a redefined and very specific position in the revitalization process of open public spaces surrounding small urban watercourses. In addition to its fundamental role in increasing the capacity of spaces and creating high-quality open spaces, it also helps to establish an integrated approach to the revitalization of the spaces surrounding small urban watercourses in a local context.
Practical Sustainable Software Development in Architectural Flexibility for Energy Efficiency Using the Extended Agile Framework
Authors: Soongpol Buerian , Netinant Paniti , Rukhiran Meennapa
Published: July 2024

Many regular business operations are transforming into digital services, increasing advanced multi-platforms, rapid operational alignment, flexibility, and environmental impact through energy consumption, hardware waste, and technology investments. Flexible and sustainable system development models emphasizing energy efficiency can help innovate software development as digital servicing applications shift. This research is motivated by the need to improve energy consumption in early software design and development due to rising technological efficiency and sustainability demands. Although effective in iterative development and stakeholder engagement, traditional Agile methodologies often struggle with long-term sustainability and energy efficiency. Extended Agile, combining Agile, layered architecture, and aspect-oriented frameworks (ALAI), promises to improve system modularity, flexibility, maintainability, and sustainability. This study’s findings are not just theoretical, but also practically relevant, as they explore the energy efficiency of ALAI software development methodologies, using graduate admission information system services (GAISS) as an example. GAISS is a complex system that handles the entire process of graduate admissions, from application submission to final decision. The study quantifies the energy usage of a student-list webpage by analyzing Microsoft IIS server logs from February 2022 to May 2024. Directly applicable findings show that the GAISS based on the ALAI framework reduces energy consumption by 10.7914% compared to traditional Agile software developments. ALAI used 892.80 kWh versus Agile’s 1000.80 kWh during operations, saving energy. These findings demonstrate the benefits of integrating aspect-oriented frameworks and layering approaches into Agile methodologies, contributing to sustainable software development discourse. The study emphasizes the importance of energy-efficient frameworks such as ALAI to reduce software systems’ environmental impact and promote software development sustainability. The findings of this study, with their practical relevance, assist software developers and organizations in choosing software design and development methods that maximize operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
CFD Analysis of the Impact of Building Layout and Morphology on Pedestrian-Level Airflow and Pollutant Stagnation in Urban Areas with Well-Developed Surface Boundary Layers
Authors: Byoungchull Oh , Beungyong Park
Published: July 2024

This study focuses on the features of wind flow and pollutant diffusion of continuous urban street canyons with distinct surface boundary layers through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis. The CFD analysis is set as cyclic boundary conditions to represent the continuous canyons. This study establishes four cases with different building heights and arrangements, and three cases with different atmospheric stability conditions to evaluate the effects of building types and atmospheric stability on wind flow and ventilation characteristics. Pollutants were emitted in a section below the height of 7.5 m from the ground to figure out the ventilation performance of spaces where pedestrians move within urban street canyons. Ventilation rate and purging flow rate (PFR) were calculated to confirm the results. Furthermore, this study analyzed the effects of the ventilation efficiency of canyons on ventilation performance depending on canyon patterns and diverse conditions of atmospheric stability.
Financial Sustainability and Corporate Credit Risk: Moderating Role of Earnings Management
Authors: Xin Aifang , Khalid Muqaddas , Nisar Shoaib , Riaz Iqra
Published: July 2024

Many industries put on a show of sustainability to draw in investors even though they are not financially viable. This study examines how real-earnings management (REM) moderates the relationship between credit risk (CR) and financial sustainability (FS). Real earnings management (REM) uses three techniques to measure earnings management: cash flow, overproduction, and discretionary spending. The distance-to-default approach of the KMV model, as an inverse proxy, is used in the current study to enumerate CR. Panel data of non-financial listed companies from 2013 to 2021 is used in this study. This study used PROCESS macro to construct bootstrap confidence intervals to estimate the model and “simple slope analysis” to visualize the model. The findings demonstrate a significant negative relationship between credit risk and financial sustainability. Real earnings management as a moderator weakens the relationship between financial sustainability and credit risk. This study aids investors in integrating sustainability into their investment process and helps them make wise choices. In addition, the results of this study might assist managers in adjusting cash flow patterns, real earnings management practices, and financial sustainability to reduce credit risk.
A Framework Using Applied Process Analysis Methods to Assess Water Security in the Vu Gia–Thu Bon River Basin, Vietnam
Authors: Dang Nguyen Mai , Vien Le Ngoc , Tanim Ahad Hasan , Gagnon Alexandre S. , Anh Duong Tran
Published: July 2024

The Vu Gia–Thu Bon (VG–TB) river basin is facing numerous challenges to water security, particularly in light of the increasing impacts of climate change. These challenges, including salinity intrusion, shifts in rainfall patterns, and reduced water supply in downstream areas, are of great concern. This study comprehensively assessed the current state of water security in the basin using robust statistical analysis methods such as the Process Analysis Method (PAM), SMART principle, and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). This resulted in the development of a comprehensive assessment framework for water security in the VG–TB river basin. This framework identified five key dimensions, with basin development activities (0.32), the ability to meet water needs (0.24), and natural disaster resilience (0.19) being the most crucial and water resource potential being the least crucial (0.11) according to the AHP methodology. The latter also highlighted 15 indicators, four of which are particularly influential, including waste resources (0.54), flood (0.53), water storage capacity (0.45), and basin governance (0.42). Furthermore, 28 variables with high weight factors were identified. This framework aligns with the UN-Water water security definition and addresses the global water sustainability criteria outlined in Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6). It enables the computation of a comprehensive Water Security Index (WSI) for specific regions, providing a strong foundation for decision-making and policy formulation. It aims to enhance water security in the context of climate change and support sustainable basin development, thereby guiding future research and policy decisions in water resource management.
Geotechnical Site Characterizations Using a Bayesian-Optimized Multi-Output Gaussian Process
Authors: Peng Ming-Qing , Qiu Zhi-Chao , Shen Si-Liang , Li Yu-Cheng , Zhou Jia-Jie , Xu Hui
Published: July 2024

Geotechnical site characterizations aim to determine site-specific subsurface profiles and provide a comprehensive understanding of associated soil properties, which are important for geotechnical engineering design. Traditional methods often neglect the inherent cross-correlations among different soil properties, leading to high bias in site characterization interpretations. This paper introduces a novel data-driven site characterization (DDSC) method that employs the Bayesian-optimized multi-output Gaussian process (BO-MOGP) to capture both the spatial correlations across different site locations and the cross-correlations among various soil properties. By considering the dual-correlation feature, the proposed BO-MOGP method enhances the accuracy of predictions of soil properties by leveraging information as much as possible across multiple soil properties. The superiority of the proposed method is demonstrated through a simulated example and the case study of a Taipei construction site. These examples illustrate that the proposed BO-MOGP method outperforms traditional methods that fail to consider both types of correlations, as evidenced by the reduced prediction uncertainty and the accurate identification of cross-correlations. Furthermore, the ability of the proposed BO-MOGP method to generate conditional random fields supports its effectiveness in geotechnical site characterizations.
Defining a Metric-Driven Approach for Learning Hazardous Situations
Authors: Fiorino Mario , Naeem Muddasar , Ciampi Mario , Coronato Antonio
Published: July 2024

Artificial intelligence has brought many innovations to our lives. At the same time, it is worth designing robust safety machine learning (ML) algorithms to obtain more benefits from technology. Reinforcement learning (RL) being an important ML method is largely applied in safety-centric scenarios. In such a situation, learning safety constraints are necessary to avoid undesired outcomes. Within the traditional RL paradigm, agents typically focus on identifying states associated with high rewards to maximize its long-term returns. This prioritization can lead to a neglect of potentially hazardous situations. Particularly, the exploration phase can pose significant risks, as it necessitates actions that may have unpredictable consequences. For instance, in autonomous driving applications, an RL agent might discover routes that yield high efficiency but fail to account for sudden hazardous conditions such as sharp turns or pedestrian crossings, potentially leading to catastrophic failures. Ensuring the safety of agents operating in unpredictable environments with potentially catastrophic failure states remains a critical challenge. This paper introduces a novel metric-driven approach aimed at containing risk in RL applications. Central to this approach are two developed indicators: the Hazard Indicator and the Risk Indicator. These metrics are designed to evaluate the safety of an environment by quantifying the likelihood of transitioning from safe states to failure states and assessing the associated risks. The fact that these indicators are characterized by a straightforward implementation, a highly generalizable probabilistic mathematical foundation, and a domain-independent nature makes them particularly interesting. To demonstrate their efficacy, we conducted experiments across various use cases, showcasing the feasibility of our proposed metrics. By enabling RL agents to effectively manage hazardous states, this approach paves the way for a more reliable and readily implementable RL in practical applications.
Adsorption of HFO-1234ze(E) onto Steam-Activated Carbon Derived from Sawmill Waste Wood
Authors: Bao Huiyuan , Islam Md. Amirul , Saha Bidyut Baran
Published: July 2024

This study utilizes waste Albizia lebbeck wood from a sawmill to prepare activated carbon adsorbents and explores their potential application in adsorption cooling systems with a novel hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) refrigerant characterized by a low global warming potential. Activated carbon was synthesized through a simple and green steam activation method, and the optimal carbon shows a specific surface area of 946.8 m2/g and a pore volume of 0.843 cm3/g. The adsorption isotherms of HFO-1234ze(E) (Trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene) on the activated carbon were examined at 30, 40, and 50 °C up to 400 kPa using a customized constant-volume variable-pressure system, and significant adsorption of 1.041 kg kg−1 was achieved at 30 °C and 400 kPa. The experimental data were fitted using both the Dubinin–Astakhov and Tóth models, and both models provided excellent fit results. The D–A adsorption model simulated the net adsorption capacity at possible operating temperatures. The isosteric of adsorption was determined using the Clausius–Clapeyron and modified Dubinin–Astakhov equations. In addition, the specific cooling effect and coefficient of performance were also studied.
Central Nervous System Effects of Early HIV Infection and Consequences of Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation during Acute HIV
Authors: Chan Phillip , Spudich Serena
Published: July 2024

HIV infection is a multi-organ disease that involves the central nervous system (CNS). While devastating CNS complications such as HIV-associated dementia and CNS opportunistic infection typically manifest years after HIV acquisition, HIV RNA is readily detected in the cerebrospinal fluid in untreated neuroasymptomatic people with HIV, highlighting that HIV neuroinvasion predates overt clinical manifestations. Over the past two decades, increased awareness of HIV infection within the at-risk population, coupled with the accessibility of nucleic acid testing and modern HIV immunoassays, has made the detection of acute and early HIV infection readily achievable. This review aims to summarize research findings on CNS involvement during acute and early HIV infection, as well as the outcomes following the immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy during this early stage of infection. The knowledge gap in long-term neuroprotection through early ART within the first year of infection will be discussed.
First Report on the Molecular Detection of Canine Astrovirus (CaAstV) in Dogs with Gastrointestinal Disease in Ecuador Using a Fast and Sensitive RT-qPCR Assay Based on SYBR Green®
Authors: Loor-Giler Anthony , Castillo-Reyes Sara , Santander-Parra Silvana , Campos Martín , Mena-Pérez Renán , Prado-Chiriboga Santiago , Nuñez Luis
Published: July 2024

Enteric viruses are responsible for a significant number of gastrointestinal illnesses in dogs globally. One of the main enteric viruses is the canine astrovirus (CaAstV), which causes diarrhea in dogs of various ages. It is linked to symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, depression and a significant mortality rate due to gastrointestinal disorders. It is a single-stranded positive RNA virus, with three open reading frames, ORF1a, ORF1b and ORF2, where the last one codes for the virus capsid protein and is the most variable and antigenic region of the virus. The aim of this work is to develop and standardize a quick detection method to enable the diagnosis of this etiological agent in dogs with gastroenteritis in Ecuador in order to provide prompt and suitable treatment. The assay was specific for amplification of the genome of CaAstV, as no amplification was shown for other canine enteric viruses (CPV-2, CCoV and CDV), sensitive by being able to detect up to one copy of viral genetic material, and repeatable with inter- and intra-assay coefficients of variation of less than 10% between assays. The standard curve showed an efficiency of 103.9%. For the validation of this method, 221 fecal samples from dogs affected with gastroenteritis of various ages from different provinces of Ecuador were used. From the RT-qPCR protocol, 119 samples were found positive for CaAstV, equivalent to 53.8% of the samples processed. CaAstV was detected in dogs where both the highest virus prevalence in the tested strains and the highest viral loads were seen in the younger canine groups up to 48 weeks; in addition, different strains of the virus were identified based on a sequenced fragment of ORF1b, demonstrating the first report of the presence of CaAstV circulating in the domestic canine population affected by gastroenteritis in Ecuador, which could be associated with the etiology and severity of enteric disease.
Size Gynomimicry in the Sanmartinero Creole Bovine of the Colombian Orinoquia
Authors: Salamanca-Carreño Arcesio , Parés-Casanova Pere M. , Vélez-Terranova Mauricio , Martínez-Correal Germán , Rangel-Pachón David Eduardo
Published: July 2024

Variations in the size of animals of the same species but of different sex are called sexual size dimorphism. The aim of this study was to compare the biometrics between males and females of the Sanmartinero creole bovine, of Colombia, to establish if sexual dimorphism appears in the breed. A total of 94 animals (16 uncastrated males and 78 females, average age of 4.3 ± 1.4 and 4.2 ± 2.3 years, respectively) from three different farms were measured. A total of 21 linear variables were obtained using standard morphometric methods and live weight. A one-way NPMANOVA was used to evaluate between sexes, ages, and farms, a Principal Component Analysis was used to detect the most discriminating variables, and a multivariate regression used age as an independent value. Statistically significant differences were reflected between sexes (p = 0.033) and not by age and farms. The variables that differentiated the most between males and females were those related to size (thoracic circumference, body length, dorso-sternal diameter, height at the withers, height at the rump, and horn length), variables that were biased toward males, although only the height at the withers and the rump were the ones that presented statistically significant differences.
Enhanced Remediation of Lead and Cadmium by the Co-System of Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria Immobilized on Goethite-Modified Biochar
Authors: Fan Gongduan , Zhou Junhou , Cao Xingfeng , You Wu , Lin Chen , Luo Jing , Zou Jianyong , Xu Kai-Qin , Luo Quanda
Published: July 2024

Bioremediation has drawn widespread concern in passivating heavy metals, but the intense toxicity of heavy metals to biological cells limits the application of functional strains. Herein, goethite-modified biochar (GMB) was chosen as the carrier to immobilize phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) of strain L1 for lead and cadmium remediation. Batch experiments showed that the GMB-L1 possessed excellent adsorption performance with a maximum adsorption of 496.54 and 178.18 mg/g for Pb and Cd, respectively. Moreover, adding GMB-L1 in contaminated soil converted heavy metals (Pb and Cd) into more stable fractions and reduced TCLP-extracted heavy metal concentrations (73.24% of Pb and 57.25% of Cd). The GMB-L1 was proved to accomplish Pb and Cd remediation via the process of chemical precipitation, surface complexation, electrostatic attraction, and biomineralization, which was accompanied by the transformation of heavy metals into a more stable crystal structure, such as Pb5(PO4)3OH and Cd5(PO4)3OH. Therefore, the co-system of GMB and strain L1 could be regarded as a prospective option for efficiently remedying environmental heavy metal pollution.
Inversion Method for Monitoring Daily Variations in Terrestrial Water Storage Changes in the Yellow River Basin Based on GNSS
Authors: Zhang Wenqing , Lu Xiaoping
Published: July 2024

The uneven distribution of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) continuous stations in the Yellow River Basin, combined with the sparse distribution of GNSS continuous stations in some regions and the weak far-field load signals, poses challenges in using GNSS vertical displacement data to invert terrestrial water storage changes (TWSCs). To achieve the inversion of water reserves in the Yellow River Basin using unevenly distributed GNSS continuous station data, in this study, we employed the Tikhonov regularization method to invert the terrestrial water storage (TWS) in the Yellow River Basin using vertical displacement data from network engineering and the Crustal Movement Observation Network of China (CMONOC) GNSS continuous stations from 2011 to 2022. In addition, we applied an inverse distance weighting smoothing factor, which was designed to account for the GNSS station distribution density, to smooth the inversion results. Consequently, a gridded product of the TWS in the Yellow River Basin with a spatial resolution of 0.5 degrees on a daily scale was obtained. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed method, a correlation analysis was conducted between the inversion results and the daily TWS from the Global Land Data Assimilation System (GLDAS), yielding a correlation coefficient of 0.68, indicating a strong correlation, which verifies the effectiveness of the method proposed in this paper. Based on the inversion results, we analyzed the spatial–temporal distribution trends and patterns in the Yellow River Basin and found that the average TWS decreased at a rate of 0.027 mm/d from 2011 to 2017, and then increased at a rate of 0.010 mm/d from 2017 to 2022. The TWS decreased from the lower-middle to lower reaches, while it increased from the upper-middle to upper reaches. Furthermore, an attribution analysis of the terrestrial water storage changes in the Yellow River Basin was conducted, and the correlation coefficients between the monthly average water storage changes inverted from the results and the monthly average precipitation, evapotranspiration, and surface temperature (AvgSurfT) from the GLDAS were 0.63, −0.65, and −0.69, respectively. This indicates that precipitation, evapotranspiration, and surface temperature were significant factors affecting the TWSCs in the Yellow River Basin.
Subsurface Hydrodynamics of the Southeastern Taoudéni Basin (West Africa) through Hydrogeochemistry and Isotopy
Authors: Kutangila Succès , Kafando Moussa , Keita Amadou , Mounirou Lawani , Yonaba Roland , Ouedraogo Mahamadi , Koita Mahamadou
Published: July 2024

The Taoudéni Basin, spanning 20% of Burkina Faso, holds vital aquifers for the Sahel’s water security and development. However, limited understanding of these aquifers’ hydrodynamics, including the flow patterns, mineralization processes, and renewal rates, hinders sustainable management practices in this arid region. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the aquifer hydrodynamics, mineralization processes and groundwater renewal in the transboundary Taoudéni Basin. Through a combination of hydrogeochemical and isotopic analyses, alongside existing data, this study examines 347 physicochemical samples, 149 stable isotope samples, and 71 tritium samples collected from 2013 to 2022. The findings reveal mineralization and stable isotopes (δ18O, δ2H) spatially aligned with the groundwater flow direction, validating this and indicating potentially multiple independent aquifers. The predominant mineralization mechanisms involve silicate hydrolysis and carbonate dissolution, supplemented by minor processes like evaporitic dissolution and cation exchange. The anthropogenic influence suggests potential groundwater recharge with potential pollution in the “SAC1”, “SAC2”, “GFR”, “GGQ”, and “GKS” geological formations. The stable isotopes (δ18O, δ2H) indicate recharge occurred over 4.5 kyr B.P., while tritium (3H) analysis confirms the presence of old, mixed waters, indicating slow renewal. Overall, this study highlights the minimal recent recharge and limited renewal rates, questions tritium’s efficacy for old water detection, and emphasizes the need for sustainable management.
La salud mental como derecho humano y su impacto en la responsabilidad penal en menores de edad en Ecuador
Authors: Samaniego Ordoñez María Dolores , Maldonado Ruiz Luis Mauricio
Published: July 2024

Las infracciones cometidas por adolescentes representan un problema complejo y multicausal; ya que ciertas formas de conducta abusiva son percibidas por los menores de edad como prácticas culturales socialmente aceptadas. Las menores con conflictos o trastornos mentales que infringen la ley penal, lejos de ser auxiliados son aislados e incluso confinados entre cuatro paredes; siendo dentro de estos escenarios que no se suele ser capaz de descifrar con la simple mirada de aquel ser humano, el grito suplicante de auxilio que vocifera, y es en ese contexto en donde el silencio puede llegar a ser el clamor más fuerte.
El presente artículo se construye con las finalidades específicas de concienciar sobre la atención e importancia que merece cada ser humano menor de edad y, el compromiso que como adultos debemos asumir para con la protección de los derechos de cada adolescente, procurando sensibilidad diferencial, no desde la percepción de “menores” objetos de protección, sino desde la radiación de menores de edad sujetos de derechos; desde la perspectiva de una nueva estructura conceptual en la cual los adultos, en los más diversos ámbitos, ya no tienen el poder absoluto para imponerse sobre el interés de cada menor de edad.
En resumen, se concluye que es inminente el reconocimiento de la Salud Mental como un problema recurrente en adolescentes infractores y privados de libertad, a investigación destaca la urgencia de abordar los desafíos de la Salud Mental como derecho humano trabajando en la promoción, protección y garantía de este derecho fundamental en las personas.
Positioning error estimation of honking detection systems based on YOLOX
Authors: Zhuangxin Zhou , Huifeng Zheng , Yun Zhou
Published: July 2024

Traditionally, honking capture system calibration has primarily involved indoor experiments in muffler rooms. Additionally, the manual measurement method for estimating positioning errors in vehicle honking detection systems is not only susceptible to complex backgrounds in acoustic
intensity pseudo-color image but also inefficient. Therefore, a value error estimation method based on YOLOX is proposed in this article to estimate the positioning error of the honking detection system. Firstly, the definitions for the horizontal positioning error and the vertical positioning
error are provided. Afterwards, CBAM is added in YOLOX network for predicating the honking sound source position and the center of pixel coordinates of pseudo-color images. Based on YOLOX neural network model, a network model for vehicle detection in optical image is trained. Then, the color
information from pseudo-color image with vehicles' pixel coordinates is combined to calculate the positioning error. Subsequently, the coordinate system conversion model is established according to the on-site installation information, and the corresponding world coordinates are obtained by
combination with the geometric deduction method, to work out positioning error. Ultimately, the outdoor experiment of static and dynamic positioning error of detection systems for vehicle honking is launched. The result indicates that the mean average precision of the improved YOLOX network
is up to 98.78%. Besides, the static horizontal positioning error of sound source localization never exceeds 0.15 m, and longitudinal positioning error is 0.31 m. The results show that the positioning error estimation method proposed in this article is helpful for the calibration of the honking
detection systems.
Problems of informing the population in the field of fire safety in the modern media space
Authors: Ларкин В.С.
Published: July 2024

В статье рассмотрены проблемы информирования населения в области противопожарной безопасности в современном медиа пространстве. Проведен анализ статистики по пожарной обстановке в Российской Федерации за 2021-2022 год. Проведено исследование существующей ситуации, касательно информирования населения через средства массовой информации, при помощи сети Интернет. Проведен анализ степени восприятии противопожарной информации для различных возрастных групп

The article examines the problems of informing the public in the field of fire safety in the modern media space. The analysis of statistical data on the fire situation in the Russian Federation for 2021-2022 is carried out. A study of the existing situation in terms of informing the public through the mass media, using the Internet, has been conducted. The analysis of the degree of perception of fire information by different age groups was carried out
А modern approach to the formation of the staff structure and functioning of the local fire and rescue garrison
Authors: Стеблянский Л.Н.
Published: July 2024

Задачи местного пожарно-спасательного гарнизона связаны с задачами по защите населения и территорий, определяющими наличие тесного взаимодействия с администрацией муниципального образования. Все решения и нормативные правовые акты в муниципальном звене территориальной подсистемы единой государственной системы предупреждения и ликвидации чрезвычайных ситуаций фактически принимаются совместно с местным пожарно-спасательным гарнизоном. Исходя из специфики этой деятельности целесообразно введение в штат пожарно-спасательного отряда или пожарно-спасательной части специалиста (помощника начальника гарнизона).

The tasks of the local fire and rescue garrison are related to the tasks of protection of the population and territories, determining the presence of close interaction with the administration of the municipality. All decisions and normative legal acts in the municipal link of the territorial subsystem of the unified state system of prevention and elimination of emergency situations are actually taken jointly with the local fire and rescue garrison. Based on the specifics of this activity it is advisable to introduce a specialist (assistant to the head of the garrison) into the staff of the fire-rescue squad or fire-rescue unit.
Personnel policy of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in the concept of sustainable development of society
Authors: Карелин С.В. , Щербенко Е.В.
Published: July 2024

В статье раскрывается значимость формирования и влияние развития кадрового потенциала аспекты работы МЧС, включая профессионализм и компетентность спасателей, оперативность реагирования на вызовы, эффективность выполнения задач и координацию действий в экстремальных ситуациях. Акцентирована роль кадровой политики МЧС в обеспечении эффективного функционирования органов государственной власти и управления, описаны задачи и требования её построения, которые возникают перед ведомством. Уточнена необходимость проведения анализа и прогнозирования потребностей в кадрах, определения профессиональных и квалификационных требований, разработки системы подготовки и повышения квалификации специалистов, а также создания условий для их профессионального роста и развития

The article reveals the importance of the formation and the impact of the development of human resources aspects of the work of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, including the professionalism and competence of rescuers, responsiveness to challenges, the effectiveness of tasks and coordination of actions in extreme situations. The role of the personnel policy of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in ensuring the effective functioning of public authorities and management is emphasized, the tasks and requirements of its construction that arise before the department are described. The necessity of analyzing and forecasting personnel needs, determining professional and qualification requirements, developing a system for training and advanced training of specialists, as well as creating conditions for their professional growth and development is clarified.
Ortiz Bergia, María José (2022). La salud como problema provincial. Políticas públicas y estado subnacional en Córdoba, Argentina, 1930-1955. Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires: Biblos
Authors: Alzamora Álvaro
Published: July 2024

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Hacia una historia crítica. Notas en torno a las tesis de Walter Benjamin
Authors: Pittaluga Roberto
Published: July 2024

Este trabajo explora algunas de las dimensiones epistemológicas y políticas de las elaboraciones sobre la historia que hiciera Walter Benjamin, en tanto constituyen elementos indispensables para pensar los fundamentos y desplegar las prácticas de una historia crítica. A partir de la séptima tesis contenida en el póstumo “Sobre el concepto de historia”, y en particular la idea de “pasarle a la historia el cepillo a contrapelo”, se examinan sus implicaciones para una historiografía materialista. Para ello se reflexiona sobre las relaciones entre pasado y presente que propone como también sobre los recursos figurativos y la praxis que sostiene esta revolución historiográfica.
El Instituto Argentino para el Desarrollo Económico y Realidad Económica: un proyecto económico heterodoxo entre la dictadura y la democracia (1982-1984)
Authors: Rossi Ignacio
Published: July 2024

La historiografía todavía tiene mucho que aportar a los debates de naturaleza económica en los años de la transición a la democracia, tanto en el periodo de dictadura (1976-1983) como del gobierno constitucional (1983-1989). En el trabajo se espera contribuir a los debates intelectuales analizando la visión económica del Instituto Argentino para el Desarrollo Económico y su revista Realidad Económica (IADE-RE). Entendemos que se trató de una propuesta heterodoxa de la economía, que con una visión crítica tuvo una presencia importante en la argentina desde los años setenta hasta la actualidad. Nos detenemos en el periodo que abarca el final de la dictadura y el comienzo de la democracia (1982-1984), con el fin de examinar y comprender las elucubraciones y posturas de la propuesta intelectual del IADE-RE en aquellos años cruciales. Como principal hallazgo, sostenemos que los diagnósticos de la institución y su revista se caracterizaron por una compleja red de pensamiento económico heterodoxo de análisis y compromiso político de la coyuntura mundial, regional y nacional.
Del repliegue a la ofensiva: Las luchas de los obreros de la construcción (Mendoza, Argentina, 1932-1935)
Authors: Pereyra Mariana Ayelén
Published: July 2024

El artículo aborda el proceso de ascenso en la lucha de clases que forjaron los obreros de la construcción de la provincia de Mendoza entre 1932 y 1935. Teóricamente partimos de comprender que las clases se constituyen en la lucha (Marx, 2007), y que las experiencias de clase (Thompson, 1989), y las experiencias de lucha, son los elementos centrales para conocer el devenir de la clase trabajadora. En este sentido, nuestra investigación analiza las acciones de lucha obrera en Mendoza, realizando un recuento cuantitativo de las mismas, para luego focalizarnos cualitativamente en las llevadas adelante específicamente por los obreros de la construcción, sector que tuvo un rol destacado en la conflictividad sobre todo a partir de 1935. Utilizamos una gran variedad de fuentes periodísticas comerciales, obreras y de las izquierdas, censos productivos y de población.
Una historia para el Instituto de Filología de Rosario
Authors: Santomero Lucila , Pérez Corti María Sol
Published: July 2024

Este trabajo propone una historia del Instituto de Filología de la ciudad de Rosario entre 1952 y 1973. El período abarca los años comprendidos entre el momento de fundación de la dependencia en la Universidad Nacional del Litoral, incluida su incorporación en 1968 a la Universidad Nacional de Rosario, hasta su reconfiguración en 1973 en el marco de una nueva intervención universitaria. Desde la perspectiva de la historiografía lingüística, el artículo reconstruye por primera vez, a través de la exhumación y el análisis de materiales documentales dispersos en diversos soportes y repositorios, la actividad de un centro clave para comprender los inicios de los estudios lingüísticos y filológicos en la ciudad de Rosario y su institucionalización.
Santos Lepera, Lucía (2022). En Imperfecta Comunión, Iglesia y Peronismo en Tucumán (1943-1955). Rosario: Prohistoria Ediciones [270 páginas]
Authors: Villagrán María Victoria
Published: July 2024

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Fukushima’s wastewater release
Authors: Pezzali Lisa
Published: July 2024

The objective of this article is to analyze the occurrences of the lemma ‘water’ within Japanese and German newspaper articles regarding the release of wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The work was carried out with the aid of two corpora built with the software NooJ and containing news on the subject extracted from the online database of six newspapers, Asahi Shinbun and Yomiuri Shinbun for Japanese, Die Zeit, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Der Spiegel and Die Welt for German. Through both quantitative and qualitative analysis of the headword and the constituents positioned to its left and right, it was possible to delineate two trends in the description of the release, portrayed either as harmless or dangerous thanks to precise linguistic choices and communicative strategies. The results constitute a step forward in establishing the role of media in influencing public opinion concerning the ever-present and highly politicized debate on the safety of atomic energy.
Narrativas testimoniales como impulso para la revitalización de la historia migratoria y cultural
Authors: Muñoz Ortiz Edison Daniel
Published: July 2024

La inevitable incursión de la modernidad en las distintas sociedades ha significado el desplazamiento masivo de formas de pensamiento organizadas desde lógicas opuestas a la occidental; un ejemplo de ello: la desaparición de prácticas culturales y formas de conocimiento al interior de los pueblos originarios. Este artículo busca reflexionar en torno a las prácticas pedagógicas y comunitarias gestadas a través de un proyecto social participativo denominado “Nosotros los kichwas”, el cual buscó resarcir la falta de reciprocidad del conocimiento intergeneracional, a través de la revaloración de las narrativas testimoniales de los miembros de la comunidad kichwa de Sesquilé, Colombia. El estudio fue abordado desde cinco etapas: 1) Etapa de inmersión comunitaria, 2) Etapa de constatación y revaloración de la problemática, 3) Etapa de cocreación comunitaria, 4) Etapa de andamiaje y construcción de la herramienta dialógica, y 5) Etapa de socialización y evaluación de la herramienta dialógica,  distribuidas a través de una metodología participativa a lo largo de dos años. La intervención demostró que las narrativas testimoniales son capaces de resignificar elementos propios de una cultura, así como revalorar los sentires individuales y colectivos que habitan en la memoria. Como resultado se logró construir una herramienta dialógica e interactiva para las generaciones de niños, niñas y jóvenes que hoy componen la comunidad kichwa, y que precisamente no han tenido acceso al devenir histórico de sus raíces.
Industria 4.0: Adaptabilidad y Barreras de la Industria Automotriz: Análisis Biblio-Hemerográfico
Authors: Ceseña-Romero Paola Itzel , García-Rivera Blanca Rosa , Olguín-Tiznado Jesús Everardo
Published: July 2024

El objetivo es identificar patrones en la literatura para crear estrategias innovadoras en investigación y desarrollo, mediante un análisis biblio-hemerográfico. Se analizaron en dos bases de datos conceptos como autores, países, citas y palabras clave de artículos sobre la industria automotriz, adaptabilidad y barreras en el contexto de I4.0. Se evidencio el interés de las barreras e I4.0, así como la importancia de sistemas integrados, ciber-físicos e IoT relacionados con la adaptabilidad y la industria automotriz. La investigación se destaca por analizar un conjunto de conceptos clave para una implementación eficiente de I4.0 en el sector automotriz. Sin embargo, se debe considerar que el estudio presento limitaciones en la profundidad de los artículos, por lo que se sugiere realizar investigaciones futuras más detalladas, como revisiones sistemáticas. Entre los principales hallazgos destacamos un creciente interés en la I4.0 y la relevancia de la sostenibilidad y el liderazgo en India y China.
Sel ve Heyelana Bağlı Gelişen Zorunlu Göçlerin Kırsal ve Doğal Mirasa Etkisi: Çaykara Örneği
Authors: Gündoğdu Saadet
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışma, doğa kaynaklı gelişen sel ve heyelanlar sonucunda oluşan göç, iskân ve miras değerlerinin korunması arasındaki ilişkiye; sel ve heyelan riski yüksek olan kırsal ve doğal miras alanları ve kullanıcılarıyla ilişkilendirilen mirasa odaklanmaktadır. Konu, zengin kırsal ve doğal miras değerlerine sahip Trabzon Çaykara özelinde örneklenmektedir. Geçmişte yaşanmış olan Çaykara selleri üzerinden riskler araştırılmaktadır. Geçmiş afetlerden elde edilecek/ öğrenilecek bilgiler, risk azaltma ve hazırlık çalışmalarının nasıl yürütülmesi gerektiği konusunda yönlendirici olacak ve de tehlikelere karşı alınması gereken önlemleri de belirleyecektir. Bu sebeple çalışmanın amacı; alandaki risklerin tanımlanması, sorunların tartışılması, sorunlara yönelik çözüm önerileri üretilmesi ve konu hakkında farkındalık oluşturarak yeni söylemler geliştirilmesidir. Günümüzde göçe sebep olan risklerin yönetimi ve aşırı doğa olaylarını tetikleyen iklim değişikliği, konuyla bütünleşik şekilde düşünülmelidir. Afetler sebebiyle zorunlu göçe sevk edilen insanların “toplu olarak taşınması”, mirasın korunabilmesi için yeni oluşturulacak yerleştirme/ iskân yasalarında, göz ardı edilmemelidir. Çalışmada öncelikle sözü edilen konular hakkında genel ve tarihi bir perspektif sunulup, unsurlar arasındaki ilişki görünür kılınmakta; ardından Çaykara örneği üzerinden sorunların etki alanları, nedenleri ile engellenebilir sonuçları tartışılarak bu bütünleşme sağlanmaya çalışılmakta ve unsurlar arasındaki ilişki netleştirilmektedir.