bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FUNDOS DE INVESTIMENTO IMOBILIÁRIO: UMA ANÁLISE DO DESEMPENHO DOS FII’S LOGÍSTICOS DURANTE A PANDEMIA NOS ANOS DE 2020 E 2021
Authors: Almeida Neto Artur Alves de , Chagas Milton Jarbas Rodrigues
Published: May 2024

Tendo em vista o grande crescimento do mercado de fundos imobiliários (FII’s), a presente pesquisa teve como escopo realizar um estudo sobre os impactos da pandemia do coronavírus nos FII’s logísticos durante os anos de 2020 e 2021. Foram coletados dados sobre os valores das cotas e dos rendimentos distribuídos pelos cinco FII’s mais representativos do Índice de Fundos Imobiliários (IFIX) do referido setor, com o objetivo de analisar e comparar com o período de dois anos anteriores, ou seja, o período pré-pandêmico. Após análise, foi verificado que houve impacto negativo no valor das cotas, o que ficou mais evidente em março de 2020, mês em que a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) decretou a pandemia. Por outro lado, pode-se verificar também que os dividendos distribuídos, salvo aqueles por motivos pontuais e não relacionados à pandemia, mantiveram-se praticamente constantes o que denota a robustez do setor.
DETERMINAÇÃO DA EFICIÊNCIA DE PORTOS DO PARÁ QUANTO À MOVIMENTAÇÃO DE CARGAS DO TIPO GRANEL SÓLIDO UTILIZANDO ANÁLISE ENVOLTÓRIA DE DADOS
Authors: Fontenele Adriano Augusto Ileno , Braga Junior Gilson Fernandes
Published: May 2024

Esse artigo buscou mensurar a eficiência de dez terminais portuários que operam no Pará dentro do modelo de transporte cabotagem e longo curso utilizando carga a granel, no período compreendido entre os anos de 2020, 2021, 2022 e 2023, a fim de identificar quais terminais são mais eficientes dentro dos padrões pré-estabelecidos. Essa mensuração foi realizada com o auxílio primário da Análise Envoltória de Dados, usando o modelo CCR orientado aos outputs. Através da mensuração realizada usando o modelo CCR foi encontrado que os portos de Trombetas, Santarém, Vila do Conde(Público) e Terminal de Vila do Conde (Privado) atingiram Eficiência Padrão de 100% entre os anos de 2020 e 2023. Para gerar um desempate da movimentação de Unidades de Decisão (DMUs) foi utilizado a Eficiência Composta Normatizada, sendo que somente o porto de Vila do Conde (Público) atingiu 100% de eficiência também entre os anos de 2020 e 2023.
INTERVENÇÕES EM RISCOS E DESASTRES: O PAPEL DA PSICOLOGIA NO ACOLHIMENTO DAS DEMANDAS EMOCIONAIS DA POPULAÇÃO QUE SOFRE COM AS ENCHENTES NO RIO GRANDE DO SUL
Authors: Silva Diego da , Silva Rosa Kioko Ilda da , Molin Evandinei Dal
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo refletir sobre o papel da Psicologia no acolhimento as demandas emocionais da população que sofre com as enchentes no Rio Grande do Sul. Para tanto foi realizada pesquisa de revisão narrativa de literatura em bases de dados científicos, realizando-se um texto argumentativo e descritivo sobre o atual assunto. Considera-se que com as enchentes ocorridas no referido estado, a população está propensa ao desenvolvimento de aspectos emocionais negativos, como por exemplo, ansiedade, depressão, Stress Pós Traumático, sofrimentos, dependência química, transtornos do sono, etc. A Psicologia, como uma profissão preparada para atuar diante das demandas psicológicas pode realizar um trabalho de acolhimento, escuta qualificada, psicoeducação e acima de tudo oferecer apoio para que tais pessoas possam ter habilidades de enfrentamento mais adaptativas com tudo o que tem ocorrido com esta população.
A TEORIA DO ETIQUETAMENTO E A RELAÇÃO COM A OBRA “OS CAPITÃES DA AREIA”
Authors: Feitosa Maria Eduarda Brandim Marques , Mourão Rosália Maria Carvalho
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo visa analisar a relação que a obra “Capitães da Areia” tem com diversos campos do conhecimento, inclusive com aqueles ligados ao meio jurídico como é o caso da criminologia e do direito penal, visando assim uma maior reflexão no que diz respeito aos problemas que ainda são enfrentados dentro da sociedade. Nesse sentido, o objetivo principal será de analisar as características, bem como o desenvolvimento e a relevância que a Teoria do Etiquetamento possui no meio social e a sua relação com a obra Capitães da Areia de Jorge Amado, na qual através de uma pesquisa bibliográfica foi possível identificar determinada relação.
Nanocomposites
Authors: Bai Jinbo
Published: May 2024

Les nanocomposites sont l’une des avancées majeures dans le domaine des matériaux. Ils trouvent des applications dans des secteurs aussi variés que l’aéronautique, l’énergie ou encore l’environnement. L’utilisation efficace des nanorenforts nécessite cependant des connaissances et des outils nouveaux pour surmonter les difficultés liées à cette échelle et pouvoir ainsi bénéficier des avantages qu’ils apportent.Nanocomposites présente les progrès récents, académiques et industriels, réalisés dans ce domaine, ainsi que les dernières recherches sur l’utilisation efficace des charges et des renforts nanométriques pour améliorer les performances des nanocomposites avancés. Il décrit également les techniques et les outils utilisés pour préparer les nanocomposites, y compris les dernières techniques de synthèse et de traitement de surface des nanocharges pour différentes applications. Il détaille enfin le rôle de la nanoscience dans la conception, la caractérisation et la modélisation multi-échelle de ces matériaux, en mettant l’accent sur les phénomènes à l’échelle nanométrique.
Assessment of light-absorbing carbonaceous aerosol origins and properties at the ATOLL site in northern France
Authors: Velazquez-Garcia Alejandra , de Brito Joel F. , Crumeyrolle Suzanne , Chiapello Isabelle , Riffault Véronique
Published: May 2024

Abstract. Understanding the lifecycle of light-absorbing carbonaceous aerosols, from emission to deposition, is critical for assessing their climate impact. This study integrated multi-year aerosol observations from the ATOLL (ATmospheric Observations in liLLe, northern France) platform, with air mass back trajectories and emission inventory as a newly developed “INTERPLAY” (IN-siTu obsERvations, hysPLit, And emission inventorY) approach. Applied to black carbon (BC), the method apportioned source contributions (shipping, vehicular, residential heating, industrial) and studied aerosol aging effects, notably on the brown carbon (BrC) component. Results estimate that, throughout the year, vehicular traffic dominated BC (31 %), followed by shipping (25 %, of which one-third was from canals/rivers) and residential heating (21 %). Comparing INTERPLAY results with the aethalometer model highlights that the “residential sector” BC can be entirely apportioned to BC from wood burning (BCwb), notably in winter, while vehicular traffic corresponds to only about 41 % of BC fossil fuel (BCff) at the ATOLL site, the rest being apportioned to shipping (33 %) and industrial (23 %) emissions. Thus, vehicular traffic and BCff should not be used interchangeably, particularly in regions near intense maritime traffic. Concerning BrC, our analysis confirms a dominant role of residential heating. Focusing on winter, results suggest a considerable decrease in the BrC component only 24 h after emission, with fresh residential emissions being responsible for 72 % of BrC absorption at ATOLL. The results from this study allow for an improved understanding of sources and atmospheric dynamics of light-absorbing carbonaceous aerosols in northern France, being crucial for both source abatement strategies as well as a better assessment of their climate impact.
Technical Note: Comparison of radiometric techniques for estimating recent organic carbon sequestration rates in freshwater mineral soil wetlands
Authors: Mistry Purbasha , Creed Irena F. , Trick Charles G. , Enanga Eric , Lobb David A.
Published: May 2024

Abstract. For wetlands to serve as natural climate solutions, accurate estimates of organic carbon (OC) sequestration rates in wetland sediments are needed. Dating using cesium-137 (137Cs) and lead-210 (210Pb) radioisotopes is commonly used for measuring OC sequestration rates in wetland sediments. 137Cs radioisotope dating is relatively simple, with calculations based on a single point representing the onset (1954) or peak (1963) of the 137Cs fallout. 210Pb radioisotope dating is more complex as the calculations are based on multiple points. Here, we show that reliable dating of sediment cores collected from wetlands can be achieved using either 137Cs or 210Pb dating, or their combination. However, 137Cs and 210Pb profiles along the depth of sediment cores need to be screened, analyzed, and interpreted carefully to estimate OC sequestration rates with high precision. To this end, we propose a decision framework for screening 137Cs and 210Pb profiles into high- and low-quality sediment profiles, and we compare dating using the 1954 and 1963 time-markers. Our findings suggest that 137Cs- and 210Pb-based OC sequestration rates are comparable, especially when using the 1963 (vs. 1954) time-marker.
Optimized fertilization using online soil nitrate data
Authors: Yekutiel Yonatan , Rotem Yuval , Arnon Shlomi , Dahan Ofer
Published: May 2024

Abstract. A new soil nitrate monitoring system that was installed in a cultivated field enabled us, for the first time, to control the nitrate concentration across the soil profile. The monitoring system was installed in a full-scale agricultural greenhouse setup that was used for growing a bell pepper crop. Continuous measurements of soil nitrate concentrations were performed across the soil profile of two plots: (a) an adjusted fertigation plot, in which the fertigation regime was frequently adjusted according to the dynamic variations in soil nitrate concentration, and (b) a control plot, in which the fertigation was managed according to a predetermined fertigation schedule that is standard practice for the area. The results enabled an hourly resolution in tracking the dynamic soil nitrate concentration variations in response to daily fertigation and crop demand. Nitrate–nitrogen (N–NO3) concentrations in and below the root zone, under the control plot, reached very high levels of ∼ 180 ppm throughout the entire season. Obviously, this concentration reflects excessive fertigation, which is far beyond the plant demand, entailing severe groundwater pollution potential. On the other hand, frequent adjustments of the fertigation regime, which were carried out under the adjusted fertigation plot, enabled control of the soil nitrate concentration around the desired concentration threshold. This enabled a substantial reduction of 38 % in fertilizer application while maintaining maximum crop yield and quality. Throughout this experiment, decision-making on the fertigation adjustments was done manually based on visual inspections of the soil's reactions to changes in the fertigation regime. Nevertheless, it is obvious that an algorithm that continuously processes the soil nitrate concentration across the soil profile and provides direct fertigation commands could act as a “fertistat” that sets the soil nutrients at a desired optimal level. Consequently, it is concluded that fertigation that is based on continuous monitoring of the soil nitrate concentration may ensure nutrient application that accounts for plant demand, improves agricultural profitability, minimizes nitrate down-leaching and significantly reduces water resource pollution.
Trübe (Turbidity, Cloudiness, Gloominess)
Authors: Strair Margaret
Published: May 2024

The lexeme Trübe (turbidity, cloudiness, gloominess), which plays a major conceptual role in Goethe’s discourse on colors and their perception, exhibits a diverse range of meaning across a variety of textual practices. As the “zarteste Materie” (most delicate form of matter), or the first membrane of corporeality, turbidity manifests itself in the atmosphere as metamorphosing aggregates of particulates such as fog and haze, which at times can also surround the mind metaphorically in acts of perception. In Goethe’s optical and chromatic studies, Trübe mediates the polarity of light and darkness in the physiological formation of colors on the retina, while also serving as an attribute of the semi-opaque experimental media that are used to study physical and entoptic colors. Color’s physical properties and its experimental stagings, moreover, translate into such conceptual problems as the mediation of subject and object or—as with Goethe’s Urphänomen—the relation of the universal to the particular, as well as the mind to matter. And when introduced into a poetics of the self, Trübe challenges the linearity of experience by facilitating an optically sophisticated means of refracting the subject and its depths. Ultimately, these uses together align Goethe with key shifts in metaphysical thinking during the period around 1800. While Goethean Trübe softened epistemological distinctions, as a philosophical concept it also attributed ontological complexity to nature and rethought the world of appearances, thereby articulating challenges for representation.
Integrated impact of urban mixed land use on TOD ridership: A multi-radius comparative analysis
Authors: Gu Xinyue , Lin Siyan , Wang Chengfang
Published: May 2024

The global trend toward urbanization has spurred the widespread adoption of transit-oriented development (TOD). While previous research has extensively explored the relationship between land use and TOD ridership, much of it has focused on linear associations at a singular scale. Leveraging recent advancements in nonlinear modeling and the accessibility of open-source data, this study employs a comprehensive two-step methodology. Firstly, K-means clustering algorithm categorizes TOD sites in Shenzhen into three distinct clusters, providing a site-based understanding of their characteristics. Subsequently, a Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LightGBM) classification model, complemented by SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) values for interpretation, quantitatively evaluates the influence of mixed land use on TOD ridership across various catchment areas. As for the findings, we discover that land-use factors have different effects on TOD site patronage at different buffer radii and delve into the intricacies of these effects. Further results reveal non-linear relationships with varying degrees of positivity and negativity. For instance, residents and health sites positively impact patronage across all buffer radii, while certain commercial land uses exhibit a negative influence. The study demonstrates how the importance of different land-use structures varies across these clusters, shedding light on the nuanced impacts of land use on TOD catchment areas. Our research optimizes land-use mixes based on predominant cluster characteristics by offering actionable recommendations for urban managers.
Evaluasi Fasilitas dan Kepatuhan Regulasi Kemenkes pada Klinik Kesehatan: Sebuah Pendekatan Metode Activity Relationship Chart
Authors: Mufti Dessi , Mesra Trisna , Najwan Ihsan Septian
Published: May 2024

Klinik adalah fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan yang menyelenggarakan pelayanan kesehatan perorangan yang menyediakan pelayanan medis dasar atau spesialistik, diselenggarakan oleh lebih dari satu jenis tenaga kesehatan dan dipimpin oleh seorang tenaga medis. Fasilitas kesehatan adalah fasilitas umum yang merujuk pada sarana atau prasarana atau perlengkapan yang diwujudkan dalam bentuk pelayanan yang diselenggarakan oleh pemerintah- pemerintah daerah, dan swasta dengan tujuan untuk menjaga dan meningkatkan kesehatan. Klinik DEF merupakan salah salah satu klinik pratama (faskel tingkat 1) yang berada di kota Padang. Beberapa fasilitas yang disayaratkan oleh Permenkes tidak sesuai dengan kondisi saat ini. Ukuran ruangan yang yang dimiliki oleh klinik DEF ini juga perlu dilakukan evaluasi dan dilakukan re-layout, sehingga fungsi klinik dapat lebih optimal. Evaluasi dilakukan berpedoman pada standar fasilitas minimum yang telah ditetapkan oleh Peraturan Mentri Kesehatan Republik Indonesia. Re-layout dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode Activity Relationship Chart (ARC). Hasil re-layout fasilitas (ruangan) yang dilakukan pada klinik DEF sesuai dengan persyaratan minimum yang harus dimiliki oleh sebuah klinik pratama tanpa harus menambah lahan. Re -layout ini dilakukan dengan merobah beberapa posisi tata letak dan memanfaatkan fasilitas yang tidak dimanfaatkan oleh klinik ini sebelumnya. Hasilnya adalah dengan total luas klinik awal 207 m2 sama dengan re-layout usulan.
Model Manajemen Risiko Konveksi Pakaian Olahraga Menggunakan Metode House Of Risk
Authors: Ari andriyas puji  , Heliana Elsa , Jodika Siadari Ramot
Published: May 2024

Supply Chain Management mengelola aliran barang dan jasa, termasuk semua proses untuk mengubah bahan mentah menjadi produk jadi. UKM Cipta Mandiri Konveksi mendapatkan bahan baku dari dalam dan luar kota. Dalam proses produksi sering terjadi permasalahan yaitu banyaknya varian kualitas bahan baku, kesalahan pemotongan pola, dan tata letak usaha yang belum kondusif. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya identifikasi manajemen risiko terhadap risiko untuk mengurangi dampak kerugian yang akan terjadi. Metode yang digunakan dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan ini adalah House of Risk. Metode ini menganalisis potensi risiko yang dihadapi perusahaan pada saat berproduksi dan melihat tingkat probabilitas risiko serta dampak yang terjadi. Setelah dilakukan observasi dan analisis, ditemukan adanya 22 kejadian risiko dan 16 agen risiko yang menjadi risiko pada rantai pasok. Kemudian dari hasil perhitungan House of Risk tahap 1 diperoleh nilai Aggregate Risk Priority tertinggi yaitu kualitas mesin menurun dengan nilai 2646.
Validación de una escala de medición de la perspectiva de género en la Educación Superior
Authors: Ordóñez Gavilánes Magdalena Emilia , Aguirre Ullauri María del Cisne , Reyes Reinoso Johanna Rosalí , Useche Aguirre María Cristina , Espinosa Iñiguez Enma Alexandra , Heras Benavides Diego Aquiles
Published: May 2024

Abordar el ámbito educativo universitario es exigente, debido a la carga gnoseológica y axiológica que implica el desarrollo de cada función sustantiva. Si a ello se suma una mirada desde el enfoque de género, la medición se torna compleja. Siendo el objetivo de estudio construir y validar un instrumento psicométrico de medida (cuestionario) que proporcione una escala de medición en referencia a la perspectiva de género en las funciones sustantivas, así como en los principios organizacionales de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca-Ecuador. La escala está basada en el constructo teórico de las dimensiones de valoración de la gestión, docencia, investigación y vinculación con la sociedad, así como la asequibilidad, accesibilidad, adaptabilidad y aceptabilidad, estas últimas consideradas como principios organizacionales, que constituyen ocho dimensiones definidas en una escala inicial con 58 ítems de respuestas cerradas en escala Likert. Se utilizó un análisis factorial confirmatorio, que luego de su aplicación y ajuste indicó que, el instrumento es válido y fiable para los objetivos propuestos en la creación de la escala con perspectiva de género; al tiempo que puede ser tomada como un modelo transferible a otras instituciones educativas.
Studies on Desorption Behaviour of Garlic (Allium sativum Linn.) Slices
Authors: Devindra Dhingra  , Shashi Paul
Published: May 2024

Moisture desorption properties of garlic (Allium sativum cv. 0282) were investigated at 40, 50 and 60oC temperature and relative humidity's ranging from 11% to 82% using the gravimetric static method. The garlic slices Were allowed to equilibrate in constant humidity environment maintained by lair solutions. The effect of temperature and equilibrium relative humidity, on the Equilibrium moisture Contant was highly significant (P<0.0001). Four Models namely, Chung-Pfost, modified, Henderson, modifted Halsey and modified exponential were evaluated (the correlation coefficient and sum of squares of residuals, SSR) to determine the best fit for the experimental data The modified Henderson, modified Halaey and modified exponential models were found" adequate and mathematically similar. The modified exponential model was found  superior for characterizing the desorption behaviour of garlic slices in the temperature and relative humidity range investigated.
Ergonomical Evaluation of Manually-Operated Fertilizer Broadcaster with Farm Women
Authors: S. P. Singh  , L.P. Gite  , Nidhi Agrawal
Published: May 2024

Farm tools and equipment for various agricultural operations have been designed mostly for men workers although, women are actively engaged in almost all farming activities for long hours in Indian agriculture. Granular fertilizers in field crops are mostly applied by broadcasting, and this operation is generally done by farm women. To ease the broadcasting work commercially available fertilizer broadcaster was evaluated with 11 farm women workers to assess its suitability for women workers. It was found from the ergonomical study that the mean work heart rate and ∆HR was 146.7 + 13.3 beats/min and 65.4 + 18.8 beats/min, respectively with full hopper capacity of 9 kg. Higher work heart rate and ∆HR indicated the need of refinements in the fertilizer broadcaster to make it suitable for farm women. The effective field capacity and swath with of the broadcaster was found to be 1.15 ha/h and 5 m, respectively. Based on the ergonomical study, anthropometrical data and feedback received from the subjects, the refinement in the hopper capacity, total height of broadcaster, height of crank handle, cushioning on back portion etc. was proposed.
Studies on noise pollution in cotton ginneries
Authors: V. G. Arude  , K. M. Paralikar
Published: May 2024

Cotton ginning systems contain numerous types of machinery-each of which is a source of noise and contribute to the overall noise level. Noise pollution in cotton ginneries has never received attention in the past in India. Noise levels of different machineries used in cotton· ginning systems were studied. The likely effect of noise on workers' health and the possible ways of reducing the noise levels were suggested. Noise levels for roller gins were found to vary from 87.0 to 97.7 dBA under no load and from 85.9 to 97.7 dBA under load condition. Noise for double roller gins were found above permissible exposure limit of 85 dBA. Gearbox of the double roller gin was found to generate more noise than other moying elements of the gin. Noise levels of pre-cleaners and lint cleaners were found below the permissible limit. In press house noise level was observed in the range of 793 to 93.5 dBA for different models of presses. Gin house was found to be the noisiest workstation with an average noise level of 96.0 dBA. The noise level for the workstations such as raw cotton suction fan, pre-cleaner, gin house central platform, seed blower and press operator room were observed above the permissible exposure limit Exposure to such a noise may adversely affect overall efficiency, safety, and hearing ability of workers. Protecting them from loud noise by employing technical and personal measures of noise control can create· healthful working conditions in ginneries.
Optimization model for automated surge irrigation
Authors: A C Mathew  , S. Senthilvel
Published: May 2024

A surge flow model has been developed after extensive experimentation in TNAU campus with different practical combinations of furrow size, length and gradients coupled with non-erosive as well as non-silting ranges of furrow inflow discharges for selected surge cycle ratios and number of surges to complete irrigation to predict the water front advance time under automated surge flow. The model was validated in respect of water front advance times and water distribution efficiencies in order to optimize the dimensional combinations of long furrow layouts coupled with automatic surge mode of irrigation. A user friendly computer software also was developed based on the model for interactive use by the customer.
Energy Consumption Patterns in Transplanted Paddy Cultivation in India
Authors: Dipankar De  , V. Bhushana Babu
Published: May 2024

Paddy is grown in 22.8 % of total cropped area of India. About 55 % of the area is under rainfed cultivation. Transplanted paddy cultivation is a better option than direct sown in terms of crop management and productivity. Energy use analyses were conducted on transplanted paddy cultivation (irrigated and rainfed) in 4839 audited farms of selected villages in 7 states between 1996 and 2001 under the All India Co-ordinated Research Project on 'Energy Requirement in Agricultural Sector'. Irrigated farms consumed 57 to 201 % more energy mainly through electricity, fertiliser and diesel than in rainfed farms and had 20.4 to 67.3 % higher crop productivity. Operational energy use was 40 to 50 % of the total energy usage. Irrigation was the most energy consuming operation in irrigated farms followed by tillage, harvesting, threshing and transplanting. Canal water irrigated farms used about 26 to 37 % higher irrigation energy and also had tendency of using higher tillage energy. In rainfed farms, tillage was the most energy consuming operation followed by threshing and harvesting operations. Rainfed farms used 15 % more energy in tillage and 35 % more energy in transplanting. In high yielding irrigated areas, tractor farms had highest energy productivity (0.196 kg/MJ) while in medium yielding irrigated areas animal +power tiller farms had highest energy productivity (0.306 kg/ MJ). In rainfed areas, animal + tractor farms had highest energy productivity (0.371 kg/MJ). Overall energy productivity was highest (0.25 kg/MJ) in rainfed farms while for irrigated farms it was lower by 23.4 - 44.5 % exhibiting existence of law of diminishing return.
Efficacy of Edible Coating on Refrigerated Storage of Tomatoes
Authors: Md. Shafiq Alam  , Sarpreet Singh
Published: May 2024

An experiment was conducted to study the effect of edible coating brand "Taza" on shelf-life and quality of tomatoes stored under refrigerated conditions. Three formulations (0.5, 0.75%, 1.0%) of coatings were tried and applied by immersion method. The quality of stored tomatoes were evaluated on the basis of Physiological weight loss, firmness, total soluble solids, ascorbic acidity, lycopene content and decay % at regular intervals. On the basis of experimental results and statistical analysis, it was observed that 1.0% taza coated tomatoes recorded minimum changes in the quality parameters as compared to 0.5 and 0.75% taza coated tomatoes, thus extending the shelf-life upto 28 days without adversely affecting the quality.
Design and Development of a Computerised Instrumentation System for Spray Charge Measurement
Authors: Devanand Maski  , C. Divakar Durairaj
Published: May 2024

Electrically charged sprays can provide greater control of droplet transport and can reduce spray wastage. In developing countries, the main lacuna in the development of electrostatic charging systems is the non-availability of relevant research facilities, particularly concerning instrumentation. A simple, easy to build instrumentation setup was developed using off-the shelf components and products available in Indian market. It consisted of a Faraday's cage to collect the spray charge, a charge-voltage converter circuit to convert the charge to a corresponding voltage and a computerized data logging system to record the spray charge level at continuous time intervals. The developed system was evaluated on an electrostatic charging attachment to a knapsack mist-blower. The system clearly showed that the chargemass ratio induced on the spray fluid increased linearly with charging voltage upto a critical value of 3.5 to 4.0 kyo It increased as the flow rate was decreased from 300ml min-i to 60 ml l min-i. The time-wise record of charging phenomenon helped to understand aspects such as electrode wetting, shorting and electrode loading patterns.
Modeling of Waterlogging Condition on a River Basin
Authors: R Ray  , SK Patra  , K Mukhopadhyay
Published: May 2024

Using the 3-years rainfall data, a simple mathematical model has been developed to predict the time of occurrence of waterlogging condition in representative lowland of Dankuni basin. It was found that rainfall alone could account for over 95% variations of waterlogging between 30 and 50% rainfall probability levels. This information seems to be reasonably good in estimating the design drainage discharge required to adopt a suitable cropping pattern. The model, however, needs to be refined and upgraded after incorporating long duration rainfall and water stagnation data from a few strategic points of the entire basin for validation with a view to formulating a surface drainage design.
Can smartphone-based diabetes control apps improve cardiovascular risk among patients with diabetes? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Refin Randa Y. , Andika Fina F. , Abudurrahman Muhammad F. , Maidar Maidar , Yufika Amanda , Mulya Intan C. , Parperis Konstantinos , Abdeen Ziad
Published: May 2024

Despite being the most prevalent complication, cardiovascular risk factors such as blood pressure, weight, and lipid profile have been less considered in digital health studies. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to gather evidence regarding the impact of digital health applications on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with diabetes. Literature search was conducted following the PRISMA guideline on September 4, 2023, using databases including PubMed, Scilit, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science, with a pre-planned combination of keywords. Selected studies were original research reporting the influence of smartphone applications on cardiovascular risk factors in diabetic patients. Standardized mean differences (SMD) between the intervention and control groups were analyzed using fixed or random-effects models. Eighteen studies met the criteria, consisting of 1152 patients in the intervention group and 1072 patients in the control group. The results of the meta-analysis showed that the smartphone applications significantly controlled systolic blood pressure (SMD: -5.03 mmHg; 95%CI: -7.018, -3.041, p<0.001). There was no significance effect on weight, body mass index, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) and diastolic blood pressure. In the subgroup analysis, triglycerides were lower in the intervention group compared to the control group (SMD: -0.459%; 95%CI: -0.787, -0.132, p=0.006). Publication bias and the limited number of studies suggest that the evidence from this study is in moderate level. In conclusion, smartphone apps are not only effective in aiding blood sugar control but also in preventing cardiovascular issues in diabetic patients. Further research is still needed to confirm these findings.
Ticaret Şirketlerinin Adli Yardım Taleplerine İlişkin Değerlendirmeler
Authors: Karaköse Osman , Demir Ömer Faruk
Published: May 2024

Hukuk düzeninde bir uyuşmazlığı çözmeyi talep etmek, gerekli yargılama masraflarını karşılamayı da gerektirmektedir. Ekonomik gücü olmayanların da adalete erişim hakları bulunmakta ve bu hakların sağlanmasında adli yardımın önemli bir işlevi vardır. Hukuk düzeni, finansal kaynaklardan yoksun olanların taleplerinde haklı görünmeleri halinde onları yargılamanın sonuna kadar yargılama giderlerinden bağışık tutmaktadır. Başvuranların yargılama sonucunda haksız çıkmaları halinde ise devletçe yapılmış olan giderler, ilgili kişilerden tahsil edilmektedir.
Adli yardımdan faydalanan kişilerin kapsamı, ülkeden ülkeye değişkenlik göstermektedir. Çoğu ülkede gerçek kişilere tanınan adli yardım imkânı, tüzel kişilere sınırlı olarak tanınmaktadır. Türk Hukuku'nda da mevcut düzenlemeye göre sadece gerçek kişiler ile kamuya faydalı dernek ve vakıflar adli yardım talep edebilirler. 6100 sayılı Hukuk Muhakemeleri Kanunu m. 334 kamuya yararlı olmayan diğer tüzel kişiler ile ticaret şirketleri lehine adli yardım hakkı tanımamaktadır. Kamuya faydalı dernek ve vakıflar dışındaki diğer tüzel kişilerin adli yardımdan faydalanamayacağı hususu, yargı kararlarında da genel kabul görmektedir.
Yakın bir zamanda Anayasa Mahkemesi, hukuki yardım talebinin kabul edilmediği gerekçesiyle bireysel başvuruda bulunan bir anonim şirketin talebini kabul etmiştir. Yüksek Mahkeme, ticaret şirketleri lehine hukuki yardıma izin vermeyen yasal düzenlemenin hak ihlaline neden olduğu sonucuna varmıştır.
AYM'nin bu kararından sonra kamuya yararlı dernek ve vakıf dışındaki tüzel kişilere adli yardım yasağı getiren hukuki düzenlemenin tartışma konusu haline geleceği değerlendirilmiş ve bu çalışmada ticaret şirketlerinin adli yardım talepleri inceleme konusu yapılarak olası bir yasa değişikliğinde ticaret şirketleri açısından kanuni düzenleme önerileri sunulmuştur.
Anti $ T_{2} $-generalized topological spaces
Authors: Chauhan Harsh V. S. , Luthra Sheetal , Pasricha Dimple
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we investigated non strong hyperconnected generalized topological spaces. Ekici \cite{Eki11} and Devi \cite{Ren12} have provided the results of hyperconnectedness for strong generalized topological spaces. We generalized these results for arbitrary generalized topological spaces. Through the notion of hyperconnectedness of arbitrary generalized topological spaces, we constructed an example which fails Hausdorff characterization of topological spaces \lq\lq A first countable spaces is Hausdorff if and only if every convergent sequence has unique limit\rq\rq. This example also serves the purpose of constructing Anti Hausdorff Fr$\acute{e}$chet space in which every convergent sequence has unique limit required by Novak in \cite{Nov39}.
An Overview of Techniques for Extracting Bioactive Components from Naturals Sources
Authors: Nikam Kanchan , Bhusari Sachin , Salunke Mohini , Wakte Pravin
Published: May 2024

Due to the unrivalled abundance of chemical components, natural products derived from medicinal plants, whether in their pure form or as standardised extracts, provide limitless potential for new medications. Natural remedies have been used all over the world as alternatives to hormone replacement therapy and as treatments for chronic illnesses like asthma, cancer, diabetes, inflammatory, and analgesic conditions since ancient times. Bioactive substances are used in a variety of commercial fields, including the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries, demonstrating the need for the best and most standardised technique to remove these active components from plant materials. As truth, a lot of conventional extraction techniques have a number of drawbacks, including poor effectiveness, high energy costs, and low yields. Hence, the development of new and advanced extraction techniques is essential. Higher productivity, less work, and reduced costs are a few benefits of the new technology. A variety of innovative extraction technology combinations that are also appropriate for heat-labile chemicals have been found. The objective of this review work is to offer a thorough overview of the various approaches for extracting natural compounds from medicinal plants.
Physiological and Therapeutic Role of Calcitonin
Authors: Singh S. , Kabra A. , Goyal P.
Published: May 2024

Homosapeins have been identified with over 50 hormones. Hormones control or regulate different biological processes. Among all, Calcitonin is one of theabandoned hormones. Calcitonin is released from the C-cell of the thyroid gland. Thyrocalcitonin is a type of neuroendocrine composed of 32 amino acids released from parafollicular cells(C-Cells) present in the thyroid gland in human beings and many other animals in the body. The utility of hormones is still under consideration. Calcitonin is physiologically involved in the maintenance of the calcium and phosphate levels in the blood. As diagnostic parameter utility is observed in the diagnosis of medullary thyroid cancer, C cell hyperplasia. Therapeutically the monoclonal antibodies derived from calcitonin are effective for the treatment of migraine. It possesses anodynic, cardioprotective, and peripheral nerve regeneration. Recent research shows the use of human analogue calcitonin as FDA approved second-line treatment for Paget’s disease. Calcitonin analogue shows its usefulness, especially in the case of bisphosphate tolerance. Calcitonin will be a research topic for future perspective. This study was conducted to the elaborate role of calcitonin in human physiologyThis study involved the utilization of standard databases like PubMed and google scholar to determine the different roles of calcitonin in pathological and physiologicalThe present study shows that calcitonin levels are not only raised in diagnosing C -cell hyperplasia and medullary thyroid cancer, but other conditions are responsible for increased calcitonin in the systemic circulation.The current study manifests the role of calcitonin as a diagnostic parameter and pharmacological treatment. It was observed that calcitonin can be helpful in another pathological disease.
Effect of α-mangostin from Garcinia mangostana on Osteoblast cells in the Wound Healing Process: A Review
Authors: Jayakusuma Amran Ardian , Marizal Defi , Annafi Ayu , Farahamida Devina , Rizqiawan Andra
Published: May 2024

Preservation of the socket after a tooth extraction is necessary to maintain the dimensions of the alveolar bone. In addition, it can speed up the healing process while preventing bone resorption. Previous research has shown that α-mangostin contained in mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) rind can reduce alveolar bone resorption, while accelerating the bone healing process. The purpose of this study is to describe the relationship between the inflammatory process and osteoblastic differentiation after administration of α-mangostinto osteoblast cells.The inflammatory process decreased and osteoblast differentiation increased after the application of alpha-mangostin to osteoblast cells.
On Edge Prime Index of a Graph
Authors: Janani R
Published: May 2024

Relatively Prime Edge labeling extends the notion of prime labeling by considering edges. Prime labeling requires adjacent vertices to possess relatively prime labels, while relatively prime edge labeling requires adjacent edges to have relatively prime labels. The transformation of a coprime edge-labeled graph into a relatively prime edge-labeled graph introduces the concept of Edge Prime Index (or Relatively Prime Index). This study focuses on cases where a coprime edge-labeled graph can be converted into a relatively prime edge-labeled graph by removing certain edges from graph G, thereby establishing the concept of Edge Prime Index. Finally, the Edge Prime Index of some graphs are found.
A Study of s Star p Star Homeomorphism in Topological Spaces
Authors: R. Sudha
Published: May 2024

The present study aims to provide an overview and explore the new class of closed map and open map is termed as semi star pre star closed map (Briefly s*p*closed map), semi star pre star open map (Briefly s*p*open map) and some of its characterizations are studied. More over semi star pre star homeomorphism (Briefly s*p*Homeomorphism) in topological spaces is defined via s*p*open map and s*p*continuous map and to get a few of their specific features. Also, compared with existing one.
Markov Chain Model for NIFTY50 Index
Authors: V. Parimyndhan
Published: May 2024

For the last two decades, financial market forecasting has been one of the sensational topics in research, but the market prediction is not easy because of its uncertainty. Though the trend is uncertain by its nature, some researcher is attempted to trace the movement with more accuracy. This study focuses on creating and analyzing a stochastic model that employs the Markov Chains method to anticipate stock prices on the stock exchange. By supposing that prices fluctuate have the feature of Markov dependence with their transition probabilities, study, four states are determined to construct the Markov model in this study. The daily fluctuations in the NIFTY 50 Index, which includes the top 50 firms of Indian stocks are tracked and analyzed. The TPM and IPV, the anticipated number of transitions, and the expected number of return times are established.
A Comparison of Pixel Based and Object Based Image Classification for Cropland Area Estimation
Authors: Benazir Meerasha
Published: May 2024

Pixel-based (PB) and object-based (OB) Land Use–Land Cover (LULC) classification techniques can be applied in Google Earth Engine (GEE), a flexible cloud-based platform, because of its numerous state-of-the-art functions that comprise several Machine Learning (ML) methods. Adding some texture measure, any measure to a classification usually improves the accuracy. Object segmentation and object textural analysis are two OB methods that are still uncommon in the GEE environment. Object based image classification is difficult because it can be challenging to concatenate the correct functions and adjust various parameters in order to get past the computational limitations of GEE. The goal of this work is to develop and test an OB classification approach that combines the ML algorithm Random Forest (RF) to perform the final classification, the Gray-Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM) to calculate cluster textural indices and the Simple Non-Iterative Clustering (SNIC) algorithm to identify spatial clusters. The primary seven GLCM indices are subjected to a Principal Components Analysis (PCA) in order to combine the textural data needed for the OB classification into a single band. The proposed methodology was broadly tested in a 304 km2 study area, located in the Telangana state (India), using Sentinel 2 (S2).
Simulation of A Fuzzy Controller for Controlling A Two-Mass Electromechanical System
Authors: Marinka Baghdasaryan
Published: May 2024

This study presents a model with a fuzzy logic controller (FLC) for controlling a two-mass electric drive operating with a dynamic load. In the Simulink environment of the MatLab software package, a model of the mechanical part of the electric drive system with a proportional integral differential (PID) controller was built, which was tested for two different characteristics created by the technological mechanism. The low performance of a system with a PID regulator has been proven, especially in electric drive systems operating with a shock load. The expediency of using Fuzzy logic regulators for electric drive systems operating under uncertain conditions is substantiated. To ensure the required efficiency of the electric drive system, a FLC model has been developed in the Fuzzy Logic Toolbox environment of the MatLab software package. To control the mechanical part of the electric drive system 16 laws have been formulated. Tests of the electric drive control system model with a FLC confirm its high efficiency when changing the load torque according to various laws. A hybrid model was synthesized with the help of the ANFIS editor. It has been confirmed that the hybrid network provides satisfactory identification quality.
Semantics Tammām Ḥassān on Waqf Lāzim Verses in Surah al-Mā’idaṯ
Authors: Mursyid Rosdi
Published: May 2024

Semantics of Tammām also known as ilm al-dalālaṯ is the discussion of the strong relationship between meaning and three items by integrating syntax and ilm al-ma‘ānī (the science of meaning). There are two pillars of meaning, namely ma‘nā maqālī (literal meaning) and ma‘nā maqāmī (contextual meaning) that uphold semantics. This study found any uncertainty regarding the semantic components can call into question the analysis’s efforts and the veracity of the results. This is as mentioned by Iftikhar Muhammad (2004) in his master’s thesis when talking about the uncertainty of niẓām al-jumlaṯ (verse system aspect) from Ibrāhīm Anīs. From that, this study has decided to explain the semantic functions of the waqf lāzim that is present in the Surah al-Mā’idaṯ. The selection of this Surah is based on the existence of three different waqf ikhtiyari laws, there are law of tām, kāfī and ḥasan. This existence sheds light on the purpose and semantic significance of Tammam in the waqf lāzim verses with its several laws. In an effort to achieve the research objective, this study uses a qualitative method, covering only the literature review. By this method, the study has room to use a non-prominent method, where data is obtained from written records only. The collected data will then be analysed using the content analysis method. It includes three steps: mind mapping of the waqf lāzim verse, verse description, and interpretation and evidence. Next, by using the research methodology earlier, this study found that two waqf lāzim verses in Surah al-Mā’idaṯ have the same waqf law, while the other two verses are different. Two verses that have the same waqf law are Surah al-Mā’idaṯ, 5: 51 and Surah al-Mā’idaṯ, 5: 64, that is, with the rule of kāfī. Two more verses are Surah al-Mā’idaṯ, 5: 2, which is with the law of tām, and Surah al-Mā’idaṯ, 5: 73, which is with the law of ḥasan. In the end, this study provided a simple semantic framework to understand its function in the verses of waqf lāzim as shown in Figure 1. This study also contributed in solving the ambiguity found in semantic theory such as Ibrāhīm Anīs in studying the verses of waqf lāzim. The most interesting contribution from this study is revealing the semantic correlation between the four verses of waqf lāzim with signalling techniques.
Effectiveness of Biological Assays as an Alternative Method to Determine the Potency of Antibiotics: A Review
Authors: Rajia Sultana , Fujii Yuki , Kawsar Sarkar M. A. , Ozeki Yasuhiro , Jahan Sarwar , Hasan Imtiaj
Published: May 2024

In this review, chemical and biological assays performed in the pharmaceutical industry to determine the potency and bioactivity of antibiotics are discussed. Though commonly employed chemical methods can measure the potency of antibiotics, inefficiency to estimate the bioactivity is one of their major limitations. Due to their sensitivity and cost-effectiveness, common microbiological assays can serve as alternative methods. Several factors like doses of antibiotics, homogeneity of agar medium, inoculum concentration, chemical composition of agar media, size and solubility of samples or drug molecules, pH, relative humidity and exposure time can influence microbiological assays. Based on specific requirement and experimental targets, agar diffusion assays are designed focusing on their costs, errors, accuracy and simplicity. To avoid the misuse and overuse of antibiotics that leads to drug-resistance, parameters like zone of inhibition, minimum inhibitory concentration, minimum bactericidal concentration, mutation prevention concentration and critical concentration are also conversed in this study. Finally, microbiological and high-performance liquid chromatography methods were specifically compared for their sensitivity, accuracy and assessment of biological activity with minimal cost. Due to their advantages and disadvantages, parallel use of both bioassays and chemical methods are suggested to precisely determine the potency of antibiotics.