bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISA DAN INTERPRETASI DATA HASIL UJI TAK MERUSAK DALAM RANGKA PENGEMBANGAN BASIS DATA POTENSI CACAT PADA PELET UO2
Authors: Artika Refa , Rahmatullah Helmi Fauzi , Wicaksono Yusuf Gigih , Ismarwanti Sri , Sigit Rohmad
Published: December 2023

Pengembangan bahan bakar nuklir baik untuk reaktor riset dan daya telah menjadi fokus penelitian Pusat Riset Teknologi Daur Bahan Bakar Nuklir dan Limbah Radioaktif (PRTDBBNLR), mulai dari tahap fabrikasi, uji pra-iradiasi, iradiasi dan uji pasca-iradiasi. Sebagai satu-satunya fasilitas uji pasca-iradiasi di Asia Tenggara, Instalasi Radiometalurgi (IRM) dituntut untuk siap melakukan evaluasi unjuk kerja bahan bakar nuklir, salah satunya adalah short pin PWR-fuel berisi UO2 yang saat ini sedang dalam tahap proses iradiasi. Salah satu upaya untuk yang dilakukan IRM adalah dengan mengembangkan teknik uji tak merusak, baik metode, analisis, interpretasi maupun inventarisasi terhadap potensi cacat yang mungkin terjadi secara sistemik pada short pin PWR-fuel berisi pelet UO2. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menginventarisasi metode dan data potensi cacat pada pelet UO2 untuk basis data pengujian pasca-iradiasi.Karakterisasi dilakukan terhadap lima sampel pelet UO2 pra-iradiasi dengan variasi kondisi sinter/mentah, baik/cacat dan perbedaan pengayaan uranium (3%, 4%, dan 5%) menggunakan metode uji visual dan radiografi sinar-X digital. Pengamatan visual mampu memberikan interpretasi awal mengenai kondisi permukaan pelet UO2. Radiografi sinar-X digital dioperasikan pada tegangan 150 kV dan arus 1800 µA untuk menghasilkan citra digital yang kemudian akan dilakukan proses image enhancement menggunakan image processor dalam rangka interpretasi pelet UO2. Pengujian menggunakan radiografi sinar-X digital dan proses image enhancement menambah informasi hasil interpretasi pelet UO2. Retak dan lubang pada permukaan pelet UO2 telah dapat dipetakan, begitu pula telah didapatkan analisis perbedaan pengayaan uranium yang dapat diamati dari grafik gray value. Seluruh informasi terkait metode analisis dan hasil interpretasi pada penelitian ini telah dapat digunakan sebagai basis data untuk menentukan kondisi pelet UO2 di dalam kelongsong short pin PWR-fuel pasca-iradiasi.Kata kunci: Uji tak merusak, pelet UO2, uji visual, radiografi sinar-X digital, basis data.
Применение универсального программного комплекса ONELAB при проектировании импульсного трансформатора высоковольтного источника питания
Authors: Батищев Денис Владимирович , Васюков Иван Владимирович , Гуммель Андрей Артурович , Павленко Александр Валентинович
Published: December 2023

Рассмотрены вопросы расчета индуктивности высоковольтного трансформатора по характеристикам магнитного поля. Проведена оценка возможности использования открытого свободно-распространяемого программного обеспечения ONELAB для расчета параметров статических электромагнитных устройств, принцип действия которых основан на использовании явления электромагнитной индукции. Представленный способ расчета индуктивности импульсного трансформатора ориентирован на создание цифрового двойника моделируемого объекта1, который может быть использован при моделировании процессов в импульсных источниках питания с помощью известных пакетов прикладных программ. Валидация программного обеспечения компьютерного моделирования (ПО КМ) ONELAB выполнена путем сравнения с экспериментальными данными. Оценка результатов расчета выполнена путем сравнения с данными, полученными альтернативным ПО КМ, аналитическим расчетом по эмпирическим формулам и с экспериментальными данными. Результаты сравнения параметров показывают их хорошее согласование. Показана эффективность использования ПО ONELAB для расчета индуктивности на примере расчета индуктивностей обмоток трансформатора высоковольтного импульсного источника питания для электронно-лучевой сварки.
Методика расчета мощности фотоэлектрических панелей для объектов микрогенерации
Authors: Митрофанов Сергей Владимирович , Петров Вячеслав Владимирович
Published: December 2023

Анализ последних законодательных актов Российской Федерации, касающихся возобновляемой энергетики, показал, что в настоящее время возможно подключение объектов микрогенерации в общую систему электроснабжения. Перспективное направление – развитие солнечной энергетики как в промышленных масштабах, так и в индивидуальном использовании физическими лицами, что требует оценки экономической эффективности. Разработана методика расчета мощности солнечной электростанции для электроснабжения частного жилого дома, представлен расчет нагрузок дома с целью оценки объема электропотребления электроприемниками. Выполнен расчет требуемой мощности сетевой солнечной электростанции, подключаемой к системе электроснабжения жилого дома. Приведены две методики расчета нагрузок жилого дома. Среднемесячные значения солнечной инсоляции за последние 20 лет приняты из открытых источников в месте установки солнечной станции. Вырабатываемая электроэнергия солнечной станцией рассчитана с учетом потерь при преобразовании постоянного тока в переменный, потерь в кабельных линиях, загрязнения и деградации фотоэлектрических панелей. Мощность солнечной станции подобрана на основе расчетных нагрузок, данных о солнечной инсоляции для жилого дома в г. Оренбурге. Рассчитано количество вырабатываемой электроэнергии солнечной станцией. Приведено сравнение выработанной и потребленной электроэнергии. Результаты исследований показали, что методика может быть использована для предварительной оценки потенциала солнечной энергии произвольного географического региона.
Micronúcleos e anomalias nucleares em peixes como biomarcadores de citotoxicidade e genotoxicidade da radiação gama, cromo 51, em ambiente aquático
Authors: Oliveira Luiz Waldemar de , Takabatake Thiago Tomio , Perez Paula Marioto , Messas Ana Cristina , Sakita Gabriel Zanuto , Abdalla Adibe Luiz , Bremer-Neto Hermann
Published: December 2023

Contexto: Acidentes ou desastres nucleares podem contaminar corpos d'água e métodos de monitoramento ambiental são necessários para avaliar baixos níveis de radiação. Objetivo: Avaliar a genotoxicidade em peixes, Oreochromis niloticus, tilápia do Nilo, sob exposição ao crômio radioativo (51Cr), como fonte de radiação gama, utilizando o teste de micronúcleos e outras anormalidades nucleares. Metodologia: Tilápias adultas foram submetidas à dose de radiação gama de 20 Gy/dia, através da incorporação na dieta de óxido de crômio radioativo, 51Cr2O3, e administrado durante os sete dias do período experimental, totalizando aproximadamente 140 Gy. Durante esse período amostras de sangue periférico foram coletadas [dias 0 (controle), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] e analisadas pelo ensaio do micronúcleo e outras anormalidades nucleares eritrocitárias. Resultados: A exposição subcrônica ao 51Cr causou um aumento dependente do tempo (p<0,05) nas anormalidades nucleares, micronúcleos, núcleo deformado, broto nuclear, ponte nuclear, células binucleadas e células apoptóticas. Além disso, os resultados revelaram uma forte correlação entre a frequência de micronúcleos e das outras anormalidades nucleares. Contribuições teórico-metodológicas: A tilápia do Nilo demonstrou poder ser um organismo vivo capaz de ser utilizado para o biomonitoramento na contaminação por baixa radiação gama em ambiente de água doce, decorrente da contaminação. Contribuições sociais e ambientais: Os resultados sugerem que a análise morfológica e a frequência de micronúcleos em hemácias periféricas de tilápia do Nilo podem ser consideradas parâmetros confiáveis na avaliação biomarcadores citogenéticos em alimentos e ambientes aquáticos contaminados com agente radioativo, 51Cr, emissor de radiação gama.
Glass waste as an alternative aggregate or binder in the production of cement artifacts
Authors: Schneider Roselene Maria , Amaral Adriana Garcia do , Souza Marcos Ferreira de
Published: December 2023

This article aims to provide an overview of the current state of utilizing glass in the production of artifacts for civil construction. Specifically focusing on glass waste, existing literature presents numerous studies indicating the technical feasibility of incorporating glass into products used in the civil construction field, as discussed in the development of this material. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review to report the latest advancements in the post-use glass chain, primarily emphasizing reuse and integration into civil construction artifacts while discussing the advantages and disadvantages of this process. The reviewed works were sourced from databases such as Scielo, Science Direct, Periódicos Capes, etc. The utilization of glass waste in the production of civil construction artifacts holds great promise, as it allows for the substitution of a portion of both fine and coarse aggregates. Therefore, the incorporation of glass contributes to various aspects, particularly in addressing environmental concerns. The main observed factors that influence the physical and chemical characteristics include the particle size distribution of the glass, the quantity of glass used, and the moisture content of the mixture. The utilization of glass waste in different particle sizes demonstrates an increase in pozzolanic activity as the particle size decreases, with the physical properties of the resulting products being more significantly affected by particle size rather than the quantity of waste used in concrete or mortar.
Sensory Perception Through Shape Analysis of the Florianópolis Museum
Authors: Nascimento Vanessa Helena Pires da Costa do , Pfützenreuter Andrea Holz
Published: December 2023

The Florianópolis Museum is located in the former building of the Casa de Câmara e Cadeia of the city, presenting colonial features, and later, in the early twentieth century, eclectic mentions were included. The objective of the article was to analyze the building of the Florianópolis Museum in relation to the form and the sensorial perceptions, through two on-site visits referencing the theories of Pallasma, for the analysis of sensorial perceptions; and Clark and Pause for the analysis of the form of the built environment and its influence on perceptions. For the Museum, the importance of the contrast between light and shade to highlight ornaments or to make the environment more intimate was perceived; of natural materials that allow an understanding of the finitude of life and the "passing of time"; of sounds and smells that recall a memory; of symmetry for the understanding of the space as a whole and of robustness for the propagation of sounds and the sensation of silence, as well as the importance of different textures for the composition of the building. Based on the analyses, it was found that there is a correlation between perception, form and function of the building, however, these are individual sensations and experiences. The experience of the collective influences the individuality of the being, as much as the choices of each one modify the collective scenario.
Counter-hegemonic housing constructs for sustainable urbanism and urban resilience in the 21st century
Authors: Viriato Marcos Felipe Alves da Silva , Pina Silvia Aparecida Mikami Goncalves , Monteiro Evandro Ziggiatti
Published: December 2023

In the face of the multiple environmental and social crises largely caused by the predatory behavior of human beings in their habitat, the main challenge that the human species must deal with is to build and nurture sustainable human communities so that their ways of inhabiting do not interfere with nature’s inherent ability to sustain life. This study aimed to elucidate counter-hegemonic contemporary housing constructs experienced in Intentional Communities (IC) that demonstrate ecological awareness in their ways of inhabiting. For this purpose, three case studies were selected that present international relevance in their ways of life by proposing ways of inhabiting that are alternative to mainstream society and configure different scenarios of project implementation and scale, such as Findhorn in Scotland, Auroville in India, and Christie Walk in Australia. The discussion sought to highlight similarities and differences in the ways of inhabiting experienced in each IC analyzed, besides proposing a correlation with ecological principles to emphasize the potential of such constructs for the resilience and sustainability of contemporary urban habitat. The results of this paper contribute to studies that propose a new epistemological approach to architecture from a systemic perspective, especially to studies dedicated to IC settlements whose underlying intention is to promote the equilibrium of the human in his habitat.
Fortified horizontal residential enclaves and the new urban segregation in cities in the interior of the state of São Paulo
Authors: Bertoni Isabela Casalecchi , Goulart Jefferson Oliveira
Published: December 2023

The brazilian urbanization was marked by the center-periphery cleavage; however, changed from end the 20th century XX due to the spread of gated communities. These are closed spaces for housing, work, leisure, consumption and business, which are characterized by a defensive architecture, are walled and turned inwards, with sophisticated security systems that separate two social universes: the internal, restricted to the richest, and the external, associated with the violence and the poor population. This paper analyzes the gated communities in countryside cities of São Paulo, addressing the reasons that led to their diffusion – from the effects of the fear narrative to the dynamics of the real estate market – and their harmful urban and social consequences. The gated communities contradict the ideals of modern urban life, marked by diversity, anonymous encounters and the appreciation of public space as a sphere of exercise of citizenship rights. The analysis demonstrates that in the selected cities (Ribeirão Preto, Jundiaí and Bauru) the spread of closed urbanizations for residential use increased socio-spatial segregation, delimiting fragmented territories that obstruct free movement and increase social inequalities, in open contradiction with the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda (New Urban Agenda) of the United Nations (UN).
Problem Çözme Başarısında Büyük ve Küçük Sayıların Rolü
Authors: Dadak Talip , Mentiş Taş Ayşe
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışma ikinci sınıf düzeyindeki öğrencilerin büyük ve küçük sayılarla oluşturulmuş problemleri çözebilme becerilerini analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda ilkokul öğrencilerin problem çözme yeteneklerinin kullanılan sayılarla nasıl değişebileceği incelenmiştir. Karma yöntem olarak tasarlanan araştırmada açımlayıcı sıralı desen tercih edilmiştir. Konya İli Selçuklu İlçesi'nde yer alan dört ayrı ilkokuldan toplam 154 öğrenci ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler paralel testler ve klinik mülakat ile toplanmıştır. Nicel veriler istatistik programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Nitel verilerin analizin de ise betimsel analiz yöntemi tercih edilmiştir. Bulgular, problem çözme başarısının kullanılan sayılara güçlü bir şekilde bağlı olduğunu göstermektedir. İkinci sınıf öğrencileri küçük sayılar içeren testlerde daha yüksek puanlar elde etme eğilimindedirler. Bu sonuç, öğrencilerin daha küçük sayılarla ilgili problemlerde daha iyi performans gösterdiğini göstermektedir. Öğrenci yanıtları incelendiğinde, öğrencilerin rutin olmayan problemlerde daha fazla zorlandığı ve bu tür problemlerin daha zor olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Klinik mülakat aşamasında öğrencilere farklı büyüklükteki sayılarla ilgili problemler sunulmuş ve çözümleri değerlendirilmiştir. Öğrencilerin genel olarak büyük sayıları içeren problemleri çözmede daha fazla zorlandığı ve bu problemlerin anlama sürecini etkilediği gözlemlenmiştir. Büyük sayılarla çalışırken, öğrenciler genellikle anahtar kelimelere odaklanmıştır. Büyük sayılar içeren problemlerin anlama aşamasından itibaren öğrencileri zorladığı gözlemlenmiştir. Öğrencilere problem çözme öğretimi sunulurken, başlangıçta büyük sayıların karmaşıklığından ziyade daha küçük sayılarla başlamak daha faydalı olabilir.
The role of the NY-ESO-1 in the prognosis of gastric cancer
Authors: Misir Zvonimir , Glavčić Goran , Janković Suzana , Kruljac Ivan , Čugura Filipović Jakša , Čimić Kristina , Ulamec Monika
Published: December 2023

Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. GC is a multifactorial disease influenced by both environmental and genetic factors. Its most critical features include invasiveness and high metastatic potential. Metastasis is a complex process, and our understanding of the mechanisms involved remains incomplete. Growing evidence suggests that cancer-testis antigens (CTAs) play a crucial role in the metastatic potential of various tumors. Several studies have linked CTA expression with lower tumor differentiation, higher metastatic potential, and poor chemotherapy response. New York esophageal squamous cell carcinoma-1 (NY-ESO-1) antigen, part of the CTA group, is expressed in tumor tissues, while its expression in normal tissues is restricted to spermatogonia. This study aimed to determine the expression of NY-ESO-1 in primary adenocarcinoma of the stomach, both with and without metastasis in regional lymph nodes, and to compare it with TNM stage, age, gender, and survival. We analyzed GC tissue from 53 node-negative and 55 node-positive primary gastric carcinoma patients for NY-ESO-1 expression using immunohistochemical assay. The results were correlated with clinicopathological parameters and survival. Patients with positive NY-ESO-1 expression in primary tumors had a median survival of 19.0 months (range 14.1–24.0), in contrast to those with negative expression, who had a median survival of 52.0 months (range 0.0–133.3) (chi-square 7.99, P=0.005). T status, N status, and NY-ESO-1 expression were all independently associated with shorter survival. No significant difference in NY-ESO-1 expression in primary tumors was observed concerning lymph node metastasis status. In summary, our findings suggest that increased expression of NY-ESO-1 could potentially serve as a prognostic biomarker for GC.
Native Barcoding (SQK-NBD114) gDNA for Adaptive Sampling using Oxford Nanopore Technologies v1
Authors: Anderson Claire , Macpherson Hannah , Gustavsson Emil , Lee Jasmaine , Chen Zhongbo
Published: December 2023

This protocol describes how to carry out native barcoding of genomic DNA (gDNA) using the Native Barcoding Kit 24 V14 (SQK-NBD114.24) for Adaptive Sampling using Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT). Adaptive Sampling is a method of real-time selection of DNA molecules for sequencing and rejection of DNA molecules that are not of interest by reversing the voltage across the pores.
Effectiveness of Rehabilitative Interventions Beginning within the First Month of Stroke Onset in Improving Lower Extremity-related Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Authors:   School of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia.
Published: December 2023

Reviews about early interventions, which are important in stroke rehabilitation due to significant neural plasticity, are relatively less. This study objective was to investigate the effectiveness of different interventions started within one-month post-stroke in improving lower extremity-related outcomes as compared to conventional rehabilitation and the corresponding effectiveness ranking. Cochrane Library, Ovid, PubMed, and Scopus were searched for articles dated up to 18 March 2022. Randomised controlled trials were included if they evaluated the effectiveness of two or more different non-drug, non-invasive, and non-surgical interventions which were started within one-month post-stroke on lower extremity-related outcomes. Network meta-analysis revealed that transcranial direct current stimulation, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, mirror therapy, cycling, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), combination of robot and NMES, and thermal stimulation were significantly more effective in improving lower extremity motor function than conventional rehabilitation. In improving mobility, mirror therapy, cycling, and thermal stimulation were significantly more effective. In enhancing balance, physio ball, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, cycling, thermal stimulation, and robot showed significantly higher effectiveness. Thermal stimulation scored the highest effectiveness ranking in improving lower extremity motor function and mobility whereas robot and backward walking achieved the highest effectiveness ranking in improving balance and gait speed respectively.
Creativity Stimulation by Idea Generation: A Resting-state fMRI Study on Effective Connectivity
Authors:   Center for Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Investigative Studies, Faculty of Health Science, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Published: December 2023

Studies on creativity have bloomed in the past decade. However, little is known about the effective connectivity (EC) between default-mode network (DMN) regions after creativity stimulation. This study aimed to measure the brain connectivity induced by creativity stimulation and to relate it with creativity score. A total of 50 participants were recruited and assigned to control and experimental groups. The experimental participants underwent a two-day creativity stimulation session. Resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) scans were performed on all participants after the session. The rs-fMRI data were analysed using statistical parametric mapping and spectral dynamic causal modelling. A fully connected model comprising angular gyrus (AG), medial pre-frontal cortex (mPFC) and pre-cuneus (PCU) as regions-of-interest (ROIs) was fitted for every participant’s data. The model underwent Bayesian parameter averaging to determine the average strength of connection between ROIs. There was a significant increase in creativity score for the experimental group in the aspect of fluency (p=0.018) and flexibility (p=0.048) except in originality (p>0.05). No difference in brain activation was observed between groups. All the EC between ROIs in the left and right hemisphere for both groups were significant (P>0.9). Symmetrical EC networks for the experimental group were observed with left hemisphere PCU→PCU, PCU→mPFC and AG→PCU connections which were more significant in the experimental group. These findings suggested that creativity stimulation as short as two days was able to evoke changes in creativity score and network connectivity but insufficient to cause convincing differences in the brain activation.
Gender Differences in Clinical Characteristics of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors:   Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Published: December 2023

The most prevalent type of autoimmune inflammatory arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Sex hormones are strongly associated in the pathogenesis and progression of RA. Hence, the core objective of this study was to compare the clinical features of RA among men and women. We consecutively recruited 23 men and 23 age-matched women with RA from our rheumatology clinic. Subjects were evaluated for their disease activities, radiographic joint damages and functional capacities. The above assessment was performed using DAS-28, Modified Sharp Score (MSS) and European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) response criteria; respectively. The mean age for the male and female patients were 60.87 + 12.5 and 60.70 + 11.73, respectively. We found that the female subjects had significantly higher c-reactive protein (CRP) levels (p=0.05). The HAQ-DI(p<0.02) and MSS scores (p<0.001) of women were substantially higher than those of males. HAQ-DI and MSS remained to be independently associated with female gender in multivariate analysis, with p values of 0.017 and 0.014, respectively. The findings of this study suggested that in RA, compared to men, women had more severe joint damage and functional disability.
Chronic Infectious Laryngitis: The Role of Empirical Therapy and Biopsy: A Report of 5 Cases
Authors:   Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: December 2023

Chronic infectious laryngitis is a clinical mimic of laryngeal carcinoma which can be due to bacterial or fungal aetiology. Both conditions present with non-specific symptoms with leucoplakia on examination. The role of biopsy of laryngeal lesions in the absence of risk factors of laryngeal carcinoma is debatable as it responds to antifungal therapy. This study aimed to review the predisposing factors and role of biopsy in chronic infectious laryngitis. A retrospective review of all cases of chronic infectious laryngitis presented to our centre between 2018 and 2021 were conducted. Clinical features, risk factors, antifungal therapy and its response were reviewed. All cases of chronic infectious laryngitis avoided the need of biopsy while had successful empirical antifungal therapy except for one refractory case. Biopsy of the refractory case was negative for malignancy and the culture-proven Staphylococcus aureus laryngitis was successfully treated with antibiotics. Empirical antifungal therapy in cases of chronic infectious fungal laryngitis with close serial follow-up had good outcome. Biopsy should be reserved for refractory cases to exclude malignancy and guide further antimicrobial therapy.
Once in a Blue Moon: Second Primary P16-Negative Tonsillar Carcinoma after Temporal Bone Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors:   Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Published: December 2023

Second primary malignancy (SPM) is a well-known long-term cause of mortality in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The high incidence of head and neck SPM after HNSCC is related to field cancerisation, tobacco and alcohol exposure. Early detection of head and neck SPM is paramount to allow appropriate treatment and have better functional and survival outcomes. Further genomic study is warranted for better understanding about the risk, outcome and to improve survival of SPM. We reported the first case of second primary tonsillar carcinoma that was presented sixteen years after diagnosis of temporal bone squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in a non-smoker patient. We highlighted the importance of having a long-term surveillance follow up in HNSCC, not only to look for locoregional recurrence and metastases but also to asses for SPM.
Cultural Values: Their Correlations with Attitudes and Behaviors towards Senior Citizens
Authors: Siah P.C. , Ong X.H. , Tan S.H. , Tan S.M.
Published: December 2023

In Asian societies, the quality of life among senior citizens depends on the support they receive from their younger generation. Accordingly, this study adopted the 'value-attitude-behavior hierarchy' in examining the impacts of Chinese traditional cultural values on the attitudes and behaviors of Malaysian Chinese adolescents towards senior citizens. 482 Malaysian Chinese adolescents were recruited for participation in a purposive sampling and surveys. Participants were asked to fill three scales: Chinese values survey, Kogan’s attitudes towards older people, and interaction with older people. The results implied that traditional cultural values significantly impact the attitudes of these Chinese adolescents toward senior citizens. Besides, the attitudes toward older people are associated with interaction with older people. In addition, the findings also showed that attitudes toward senior citizens are statistical mediators of the cultural values impact on adolescents' interaction with senior citizens. The results supported applying the value-attitude-behavior hierarchy to better understand the influence of cultural values on the attitudes and behaviors toward senior citizens. Besides, the results also indicate that perseverance in particular cultural values will help the younger generation to improve the intergenerational relationships, especially among the younger generation whose values have been changing to individualistic ideas.
Investigation of Antiviral Activities of Nickel and Copper Complexes with Macrocyclic Ligands against Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever by In Silico Calculations
Authors: Erkan Sultan , Bulut Niyazi , Karakaş Duran
Published: December 2023

For the first time, electronic characteristics of potential drug candidates and their inhibitory activities have been linked thanks to this work. Synthesized copper and nickel complexes with trans-N1,N8-bis(2-cyanoethyl)-2,4,4,9,11,11-hexamethyl-1,5,8,12-tetraazacyclotetradecane (tet-bx) ligand, as well as the proposed hypothetical complexes, were properly examined by the appropriate calculation method in atomic and molecular dimensions. The appropriate calculation level was achieved by using the IR spectroscopic data of the tet-bx ligand. The experimental and calculated bond stretching frequencies were compared for synthesized complexes [Ni(tet-bx)](ClO4)2 (1), [Cu(tet-bx)](ClO4)2 (2), [Ni(tet-bx)(NCS)2] (3), and [Ni(tet-bx)(ClO4)Cl] (5). Some bond stretching frequencies of hypothetical complexes [Cu(tet-bx)(NCS)2] (4) and [Cu(tet-bx)(ClO4)Cl] (6) have also been proposed and their molecular structure were determined. To analyze the electronic behavior of the examined complexes at the atomic level, Fukui function indices (nucleophilic f+ and electrophilic f- populations) were determined. Furthermore, antibacterial and antiviral inhibition efficiency of the complexes against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever has been investigated by docking studies
Prediction of Lake Van Water Level using Artificial Neural Network Model with Meteorological Parameters and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis: A Comparative Study
Authors: SİDAL Furkan , ALTUN Yener
Published: December 2023

The water level of Lake Van has shown changes over time. This study encompasses a statistical investigation conducted to understand the reasons behind the variation in the lake's water level. In this study, an attempt has been made to establish a predictive model by determining the effects of meteorological factors on the lake's water level. Artificial neural networks have been utilized to predict the water level of Lake Van using meteorological parameters such as precipitation, temperature, evaporation, wind speed, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure. Furthermore, a model equation has been formulated by examining the relationship between independent variables and the changes in the water level of Lake Van through multiple linear regression analysis. The two models have been compared, and the results have been evaluated. The obtained results indicate that the artificial neural network model can provide more realistic predictions for the water level of Lake Van compared to the multiple regression analysis method, demonstrating that artificial neural networks serve as a tool for both temporal and spatial predictions.
The Selection of the Appropriate Conductive Yarn Using Analytical Hierarchy Process
Authors: ERDEM AKGÜN Duygu , ÇETİN Münire Sibel
Published: December 2023

Conductive yarns are one of the most preferred products that are used for the electronic textile products. Although conductive yarns have a wide range of application areas, it is also an important factor to choose the most appropriate yarn according to the intended use. In this study, it was aimed to select the most appropriate conductive yarn for a textile factory that makes production using conductive yarn. Within this scope 8 criteria and 3 conductive yarn alternatives are determined and a form which includes criteria were sent to 7 experts via e-mail and they were asked to evaluate the criteria for steel, graphene, and silver-plated yarns according to AHP fundamental scale table. The matrices obtained from the forms filled by the experts were evaluated with the help of AHP method. As a result, it has been determined that graphene yarn is the most appropriate yarn for a textile factory among the alternatives according to the specified criteria.
Theoretical Models Constructed by Artificial Intelligence Algorithms for Enhanced Lipid Production: Decision Support Tools
Authors: ONAY Aytun
Published: December 2023

Theoretical models that predict the lipid content of microalgae are an important tool for increasing lipid productivity. In this study, response surface methodology (RSM), RSM combined with artificial neural network (ANN), and RSM combined with ensemble learning algorithms (ELA) for regression were used to calculate the maximum lipid percentage (%) from Chlorella minutissima (C. minutissima). We defined one set of rules to achieve the highest lipid content and used trees.RandomTree (tRT) to simulate the process parameters under various conditions. Among the various models, results showed the optimum values of the root mean squared error (0.2156), mean absolute error (0.1167), and correlation coefficient (0.9961) in the tRT model. RSM combined with tRT estimated that the lipid percentage was 30.3% in wastewater (< 35%), lysozyme (≥ 3.5 U/mL), and chitinase (< 15 U/mL) concentrations, achieving the best model based on experimental data. The optimal values of wastewater concentration, chitinase, and lysozyme were 20% (v/v), 5 U/mL, and 10 U/mL, respectively. Also, the if-then rules obtained from tRT were also used to test the process parameters. The tRT model served as a powerful tool to obtain maximum lipid content. The final rankings of the performance of various algorithms were determined. Furthermore, the models developed can be used by the fuel industry to achieve cost-effective, large-scale production of lipid content and biodiesel.
Novel Application of Pythagorean Fuzzy MCDM in Prioritizing Transportation Alternatives: Insights from Ankara for the Ministry of Transportation
Authors: ETYEMEZ Murat , YILDIZ Kürşat , YERLİKAYA Mehmet Akif
Published: December 2023

This study underscores the importance of prioritizing transportation modes in Ankara, particularly given the pivotal role transportation holds in contemporary urban societies. Transportation directly shapes the socio-economic framework of metropolitan areas. To address the complexities of transportation in Ankara, the study introduces a hybrid approach by integrating the Fuzzy CRITIC (Criteria Importance Through Inter-Criteria Correlation) method with the novel Pythagorean Fuzzy Weighted Sum Method. This novel approach assesses the various transportation modes available in Ankara, taking into account pivotal criteria such as cost, duration, reliability, comfort, and flexibility. The hybridized methodology offers a systematic way to determine the weights of each criterion. Then, leveraging these weights, the performance of each transportation mode is calculated and ranked. This integrated approach proves to be a powerful analytical tool for addressing multi-criteria decision-making challenges, especially when confronted with uncertainty and intricate details. The outcomes of this research aim to serve as a cornerstone for the Ankara Ministry of Transportation and other key stakeholders. The insights derived can be pivotal for enhancing the existing transportation infrastructure or for the initiation of new, more efficient projects. Beyond its direct applications, this study emphasizes the versatility and robustness of hybrid multi-criteria decision-making methods, positioning itself as a benchmark for analogous urban transportation challenges. In essence, this research proposes an advanced, scientific strategy to streamline transportation modes in Ankara. It recognizes the intertwined complexities of urban transport and offers a comprehensive analytical approach that can drive transformative decisions in the city's transportation landscape.
Letters, sketches and drawings for the story of a negotiation
Authors: De Lucia Giulia
Published: December 2023

The architectural process, from the concept to the actual building itself, is a long sequence of compromises, reconsiderations and unexpected events that require mediation strategies and the balancing of the attitudes of the architects. The relationship between the client and the designer represents a significant part of the architectural process as it has a considerable influence on the end result. This study investigates episodes of formal negotiation between the architect Francesco Berarducci (Rome, 1924-92) and the client of the San Valentino church in the Olympic Village in Rome (promoted in 1960). It examines archival documents such as letters, sketches and drawings of the cross correspondence between Berarducci and the priest. The aim is to investigate the involvement of the religious client in the decision-making process, resulting in the final consistency of the church, and to individuate the mediation strategies at the base of the professional skill of Berarducci.
Pax, Bonum et Tropicum
Authors: Balvanera Alfaro Héctor
Published: December 2023

La parroquia de La Resurrección en Las Lomas, al oriente de San Juan, es una fundación (1968) de los franciscanos (OFM) de la Provincia de Cantabria, formados en Aránzazu. La comisión del proyecto requirió de una gestión, consensuada y participativa, a la par de la atención de una feligresía de clase obrera, migrante de origen rural, deprimida económicamente, desvinculada socialmente y ajena al contexto urbano inmediato: impersonal, de clima costero, caluroso y escasamente arbolado. Lo arquitectónico, bioclimático y paisajista se debió a Isis A. Longo y Manolo Fernández, matrimonio cubano que, como los frailes, llegaron al país expulsados por el régimen castrista. Luego, se integraron obras de los franciscanos Egaña e Iriondo. Este artículo toma como fuente principal las entrevistas realizadas por el autor a fray Mariano Errasti, uno de los frailes comitentes, en 2018. Se analizó la gestión de los religiosos en el proyecto, identificando posibles contribuciones para casos futuros.
İŞYERİNDE MUTLULUK SALGINI: ÇALIŞMA ARKADAŞLARI İLE SOSYALLEŞME VE İŞYERİNDE KUTLAMALARIN ARACILIK ROLÜ
Authors: ERDOĞAN Adeviye
Published: December 2023

Çalışmanın amacı; çalışanların mutluluk düzeylerinin tespit edilmesi, mutluluk düzeylerinin

demografik değişkenlere göre farklılık gösterip göstermediğinin test edilmesi, mutluluğun

bulaşıcılığının ölçülmesi ve mutluluğun bulaşmasında çalışma arkadaşlarıyla sosyalleşmenin ve

işyerinde yapılan kutlamaların aracılık rolü olup olmadığının belirlenmesidir. Araştırmanın, özellikle

çalışma ortamlarında mutluluğun çok değerli olduğunun ve mutluluğun yayılması için işletmelerin

çaba sarfetmesi gerektiğinin ortaya konulması açısından katkı sağlayacağı değerlendirilmektedir.

Çalışma nicel araştırma olarak tasarlanmıştır. Çalışmanın örneklemini sağlık çalışanları oluşturmaktadır.

Araştırmaya toplam 332 sağlık çalışanı katılmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında mutluluk ölçeği, yapılan

faktör analizi sonucunda elde edilen duygusal bulaşma ölçeğinin “mutluluk” alt boyutu ile iş yerinde

eğlence ölçeğinin “çalışma arkadaşları ile sosyalleşme” ve “iş yerinde kutlama” alt boyutları kullanılmıştır.

Araştırmada katılımcıların demografik özellikleri ile mutluluk, duygusal bulaşma ölçeğinin mutluluk

alt boyutu ve çalışma arkadaşları ile sosyalleşme ve iş yerinde kutlamalar arasında anlamlı farklılıklar

tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda sağlık çalışanlarında mutluluğun bulaşıcı olduğu ve çalışma

arkadaşlarıyla sosyalleşmenin aracılık etkisi olduğu ancak işyerinde yapılan kutlamaların aracılık etkisi

olmadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Eleştirel Realizm Açısından Bir Değerlendirme: Uluslararası İlişkiler Disiplinin Saçı Var Mıdır?
Authors: SÜRÜCÜ Hüseyin
Published: December 2023

Çalışma uluslararası ilişkiler disiplininde verili kabul edilen büyük tartışmaları, beşinci tartışmanın kavram setiyle ilk dört tartışmayı açıklamaktır. Çalışma, Newton mekaniğini kendi düşüncesine uyarlayan Hume’cu bakışın öne çıkardığı dünyadan kaynaklı yaşanan tartışmaların disiplinini tekdüzeleştirdiğini savunmaktadır. Bu sebepten dolayı ilk dört tartışmanın sebebi olan yapıdan bağımsız olarak disiplinin ilerlemesi tartışmalar özelinde tekrar tanımlanabilir mi? sorusuna cevap aramıştır. Soruya cevap bulmak için eleştirel realizm ile uyumlu karmaşıklık ve kuantum teorilerinin kavram seti açıklayıcı araştırmanın basamaklarında kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonunda söz konusu kavram setiyle ilk dört tartışmanın açıklanabildiği ve açıklayıcı araştırma basamaklarıyla literatüre farklı bir açıdan yanaşma ihtimali görülmüştür. Ayrıca farklı disiplinlere ait kavramların kullanımıyla ontolojik olarak bilimin birliğine destek verilmiştir.
Yalın Üretim, Altı Sigma ve Endüstri 4.0 Kullanımının İşletmelerin Kârlılığı Üzerine Etkisi: BIST XMESY Endeksinde Bir Araştırma
Authors: GÖR Yusuf , DÜNDAR Hasan
Published: December 2023

Rekabet avantajı sağlamak isteyen işletmeler, üretim yönetimi alanında maliyetleri minimize etmek için önemli çalışmalar yapmaktadırlar. Bu çalışmalar içinden güncelliğini ve geçerliliğini koruyan uygulamalardan bazıları, yalın üretim, 6 sigma ve endüstri 4.0 yöntemleridir. Türkiye’de faaliyet gösteren işletmeler adı geçen bu modern üretim uygulamalarının hiç birisine öncülük etmemiş olsa da iyi uygulamaları takip ederek rekabet etmeye çalışmaktadır. Bu nedenden dolayı, Türkiye’deki işletmeler rekabeti yaratan değil rekabete dahil olmaya çalışan bir tutum içindedir. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’de faaliyet gösteren ve Borsa İstanbul Metal Eşya Makine Elektrikli Cihazlar ve Ulaşım Araçları endeksinde işlem gören sanayi şirketlerinde yalın üretim, Altı Sigma ve Endüstri 4.0 uygulamalarının kullanılmasının işletmelerin kârlılığı üzerine etkisi analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmada otuz iki şirketin mali tabloları incelenmiş olup, modern üretim uygulamalarının kullanım durumu ile ilgili bilgiler, faaliyet raporlarından, medyadan ve telefon görüşmelerinden öğrenilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre, Metal Eşya Makine Elektrikli Cihazlar ve Ulaşım Araçları endeksinde işlem gören sanayi şirketlerinde modern üretim uygulamalarını kullanan işletmelerin, önemli bir rekabet avantajı elde ettiği tespit edilmiş olup özsermayenin aktif kârlılığa etkisi gözlemlenmemiştir.
Maquis vegetation in Mediterranean-climate region of Türkiye and recommendations for conservation and forestry practices
Authors: TÜFEKCİOĞLU İrem , BİLGİN C. Can , GÜNGÖROĞLU Cumhur , KAVGACI Ali , TAVŞANOĞLU Çağatay
Published: December 2023

Maquis ecosystems are among the most uncertain and controversial vegetation types within Turkish forestry. Our review aims to describe and classify these ecosystems in Mediterranean-climate regions of Türkiye, shedding light on the evolution of their legal status in Turkish forestry since the last century. We emphasize their conservation importance and the neglect when compared to pine forests. The description and classification of maquis vary according to many studies, and even the distribution of maquis vegetation in Türkiye has not been fully clarified. Additionally, the legal status of maquis has changed many times over the years. While maquis were considered forests in the early years of the Republic of Türkiye, recent constitutional amendments allow maquis areas to be converted into agricultural land if it is deemed beneficial. Furthermore, clear-cutting is even encouraged for firefighting purposes. Given the rich ecological and biological diversity of these ecosystems and their role as carbon sink, a novel management and conservation approach for the management of maquis including conversion to Turkish pine forests, post-fire restoration, resilience and resistance to climate change should be developed.
Comparison of the quality of life of children with congenital megacolon (Hirschsprung’s disease) post transanal endorectal pull-through with other children's surgical cases in the 5-7-years age group at Moewardi Hospital Surakarta
Authors: Agrensa Riza S. , Suwardi  , Nugroho Hari W. , A. Ida B. Budhi S.
Published: December 2023

Background: Congenital megacolon (Hirschsprung's disease) is caused by intestinal innervation abnormalities, due to failure of neuroblast migration from the proximal to the distal intestine so there is no nerve innervation in the distal intestine and causes functional ileus and hypertrophy and excessive intestinal distension. The classic triad of clinical features in neonates is late meconium expulsion, namely more than the first 24 hours, green vomiting, and an enlarged stomach. Management of congenital megacolon is divided into two, namely non-surgical treatment to overcome complications that may occur and to improve the general condition until definitive surgery and surgical treatment namely transabdominal approach (TAB), consisting of Swenson, Duhamel, Rehbein, and Soave, and transanal endorectal pull-through (TEPT). The advantages of TEPT include better cosmetic effects and shorter hospital stays. Quality of life (QoL) is a subjective perception of a person's well-being regarding levels in his life, which includes physical, social, and psychological conditions.
Methods: This research is observational analytical research with a cross-sectional approach conducted at RSUD Dr. Moewardi Surakarta during August - September 2022.
Results: Patients with congenital megacolon (Hirschsprung disease) after TEPT have a worse QoL than patients without congenital megacolon (p value <0.05). All components of the pediatrics quality of life questionnaire (PedsQLTM) are influenced by the patient's condition (p value <0.05).
Conclusions: The poor quality of life should increase awareness of the importance of immediate treatment. Difficulty defecating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain can reduce the patient's QoL after TEPT. Family dynamics and support must be prioritized to improve the QoL.
Rubber band syndrome, a diagnostic dilemma: case series
Authors: Pandey Vijay Kumar , Jaiswal Kaushik , Singh Vinay Pal
Published: December 2023

Elastic bands or threads are worn on the wrist, ankle, fingers and sometimes neck, in many religious societies of India as part of their rituals or decorative purpose. It tends to stay hidden in the skin crease. When worn for a long duration, there is gradual, painless penetration of the band through the soft tissue. In neglected cases, re-epithelisation of skin over the buried band occurs. There is subsequent soft tissue infection and features suggestive of compression of the underlying connective tissue. In this article, we present a series of three cases with Rubber Band Syndrome, difficult to diagnose due to forgotten history. They were confirmed to have been suffering from Rubber Band Syndrome only after intra-operative finding of an embedded elastic band in soft tissue during surgical exploration. The buried rubber band was removed and circumferential fibrous tissue were excised followed by physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Aim was to emphasize on need of maintaining a high index of suspicion to diagnose Rubber Band Syndrome in cases, especially in young children, older individuals and people with cognitive impairment, presenting with linear, circumferential scar having compression symptoms. Surgical removal of buried rubber band was successful in all cases. Post-operative follow-up over a mean period of one year have shown a surprisingly good outcome with respect to limb function. A high index of suspicion is required to diagnose Rubber Band Syndrome in cases, especially in young children, older individuals and people with cognitive impairment, presenting with linear, circumferential scar having compression symptoms. It can be treated permanently by a simple surgery of foreign body removal and excision of circumferential fibrous tissue followed by physiotherapy and rehabilitation.