bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Isoenzymes of Aedes aegypti found in Baixada Cuiabana, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Authors: Aparecida Caldart Rodrigues Fabiana , Butakka Cristina Márcia de , Dos Santos Novais Siqueira Leiliane , Lucas de Miranda Cerqueira Lenicy , Mariotto Sandra , Djunko Miyazaki Rosina
Published: June 2022

The outbreak of arbovirus vectors may result from a combination of human population growth, urbanization in tropical areas and a large expansion of the geographic distribution of Aedes aegypti. The objective of this research was to identify the populations of this vector in urban areas of four municipalities in the Baixada Cuiabana, using ovitraps, captured between October 2015 and November 2016. The electrophoresis technique was used, which aims to investigate the expression of esterase in biological samples in different environments. Esterases, such as carboxylesterase and cholinesterase, are involved in the development of resistance to chemical compounds in several insects, including the genus Aedes. The staining intensity of the gels was classified as "expressed bands", with weaker staining; and "overexpressed bands", with a darker color, indicative of the stronger presence of esterases. The analyses by the Mann-Whitney test of the Ae. aegypti population showed variability in esterase expression patterns with time, seasons and sites, which may undergo selection pressures related to the rainfall regime. An important factor that represented a higher frequency of isoenzyme overexpression was the beginning of the rains, in November/2016. Variations in the expression of bands between individuals of a population and between populations within the same species in different periods and places were conclusive of the vector populations as polymorphic.
VIOLÊNCIA CONTRA MULHER NO NORDESTE BRASILEIRO: TENDÊNCIA TEMPORAL DE 2009 A 2018
Authors: Santana Sousa Byanca , Vieira Gois Maciel Nathalia Thaís , Alves de Oliveira Maria Paula , Calazans Batista Jefferson Felipe , De Oliveira Musse Juliana , De Brito Bezerra Lima Geisa Carla
Published: June 2022

Objetivos: Analisar o perfil dos casos de violência contra mulher no Nordeste do Brasil, entre 2009 e 2018. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo ecológico de série temporal, de caráter descritivo e abordagem quantitativa, realizado a partir de dados do Departamento de informática do Sistema Único de Saúde, referentes à região Nordeste do Brasil entre os anos de 2009 e 2018. Foram avaliadas vítimas com idade entre 15 e 59 anos, excluindo menores de 15 anos por se tratar de violência infantil e maiores de 59 anos por ser violência contra idoso. Resultados: Constatou-se mais de 154 mil casos de violência contra mulher no Nordeste de 2009 a 2018. Pernambuco e Alagoas apresentaram 168,16 e 143,75 casos para cada 100 mil mulheres. Entre as características da violência destacou-se a residência como local de ocorrência predominante com 53%, raça/cor parda com 52,8%, violência do tipo física com 86,2%, força corporal com 56,4% e autor da agressão o cônjuge com 36%. Conclusão: A análise dos dados possibilitou constatar o aumento das notificações de violência contra mulher no Nordeste. Com isso, há a necessidade de ponderar as medidas de educação e segurança, com o intuito de torná-las mais efetivas.
CIDADE: LUGAR DE ENVELHECER
Authors: Silva Nayara Mendes , Portes Filipe Augusto , Monteiro Luzia Cristina Antoniossi
Published: June 2022

A cidade, enquanto lugar de encontro da diversidade humana, ao longo da história adequou-se às necessidades do ser humano. Atualmente, com a maior expectativa de vida, é a sociedade que tem se adaptado às adversidades impostas pelo meio urbano. Este artigo objetiva evidenciar a importância da requalificação de imóveis ociosos para o alcance da função social da cidade para a população idosa. Trata de um ensaio teórico, desenvolvido por meio da levantamento bibliográfico e análise documental sobre o tema. A longevidade populacional acentua as desigualdades nas cidades, que podem ser minimizadas com a proposição de políticas públicas de requalificação de imóveis ociosos, em consonância com as prerrogativas legais que tratam da função social da cidade, de modo a favorecer o usufruto equitativo do espaço urbano, enquanto um lugar de envelhecer.
A HISTÓRIA JUDAICA EM HOLOGRAMAS: ENSINO E EXPERIÊNCIA CULTURAL EM SMART MUSEUMS
Authors: Cardoso de Mello Janaina , Santos Silva Estefanni Patrícia
Published: June 2022

O artigo objetiva problematizar a forma pela qual a História Judaica é apropriada e ressignificada de objetos tangíveis musealizados para representações sociais digitais nos Smarts Museums e compreender como são elaboradas as narrativas históricas associadas às expografias tecnológicas. Além da análise de referências bibliográficas e documentais, se realizou o estudo de caso do Museu do Holocausto de Illinois (EUA), exemplo de Smart Museum contemporâneo. Aliar os estudos das Ciências Humanas às inovações tecnológicas digitais em desenvolvimento pode ofertar melhores subsídios informacionais e formativos tanto aos professores de História da Educação Básica quanto aos seus alunos, enquanto sujeitos de compartilhamento e produção de conhecimentos.
AUDIÊNCIA DE RETRATAÇÃO PREVISTA NA LEI MARIA DA PENHA REQUERIDA PELA VÍTIMA: OBRIGATORIEDADE
Authors: Oliveira Luiz Francisco , Ferreira Nayara Beatriz Borges , Oliveira William Santos , Oliveira Tarsis Barreto
Published: June 2022

O presente artigo destina-se a analisar o artigo 16 da Lei n. 11.340/2006, que trata da audiência especialmente designada para a retratação da vítima. Quando se fala na Lei n. 11.340/2006, popularmente conhecida como Lei Maria da Penha, surgem várias discussões envolvendo principalmente o seu artigo 16. A realização da audiência de retratação, quando requerida pela vítima, é um poderoso instrumento de proteção. No percurso metodológico utilizou-se o método indutivo, sendo que a abordagem foi qualitativa, onde foi aplicada a pesquisa documental. O objetivo deste artigo é demonstrar que a audiência prevista no artigo 16, quando requerida pela vítima, deve ser realizada na presença do juiz e do Ministério Público, além de trazer entendimentos da doutrina e da jurisprudência sobre a obrigatoriedade da realização da audiência preconizada no artigo 16 da Lei n. 11.340/2006.
AS REPRESENTAÇÕES SOCIAIS DA DEPRESSÃO NA CONTEMPORANEIDADE
Authors: Gomes Coelho Gilson , Goulart Prudente Geovanna
Published: June 2022

O presente estudo tem como objetivo elaborar uma análise sobre a Depressão e a Representação Social perante a atual conjuntura da sociedade. Para isto, o referido trabalho caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa teórica de caráter bibliográfico e qualitativo realizada por meio de estudos de livros, artigos e revistas científicas e sites habilitados referente a temática, com o intuito de fomentar respostas ao quesito demandado. Desse modo, o tema referenciado e de grande relevância, pois estudar os aspectos da representação social em relação com a depressão e de extrema importância, uma vez que, as representações sociais são categorias do pensamento científico que expressam a realidade social, tem a capacidade de explicar, compreender, questionar as relações sociais vigentes. Com isso, buscamos resgatar as dimensões históricas, políticas e sociais imbricados na produção da depressão, de modo a romper com a visão reducionista, calcada no modelo biomédico, que se tem acerca do fenômeno.
Detecting and Confining Software Errors: An Evaluation of Three Executable Assertions Based Solutions
Authors: Perron Sébastien , Badri Mourad , Badri Linda
Published: June 2022

The complexity of current software and the various dependencies between their components can affect their reliability, in particular their ability to tolerate faults. In object-oriented software, the interactions derived from such dependencies can lead to the propagation of errors. This problem can be resolved by implementing error detection and error containment mechanisms. Such techniques are used to tolerate faults. In this paper, we present three solutions where a component is reinforced in order to detect errors and limit their propagation to dependent components.
A Novel Method Considering Guesses and Slips for Item Ordering: Noise-Filter Ordering Theory and Item Relational Structure Theory
Authors: Zhou Li-Wen-Yuan , Dong Sheng-Hong , Li Xing-Gao
Published: June 2022

art's ordering theory algorithm and Takeya's item relational structure algorithm are the two classical ordering algorithms, but both of them have a common problem, that is, the item ordering results depend on the setting of threshold. The reason for this problem is that the ordering index fluctuates greatly due to guessing and slipping noise. This paper presents an improved algorithm, which can effectively filter out the noise of guessing and slipping. It is more effective than the two traditional methods. This paper also develops a computer program and carries out simulation experiments to prove the advantages of this method.
TCP/IP Model for Metaverse Networks and Some Potential Applications
Authors: Liang Xinyue , Chen Mengyao , Zhu Weijun , Wang Yiran , Luo Zhen , Xu Mengmeng , Wang Jian
Published: June 2022

It is well known that internet will play a key role to the infrastructure of metaverse, while different immerging virtual worlds communicate with each other. However, the common TCP/IP model is not suitable enough for metaverse networks. To this end, we explore a preliminary frame of revised TCP/IP model. At first, a new layer called metaverse layer is defined. And then, this layer is placed as the top layer, i.e., the upper of the application layer in TCP/IP model. As a result, a novel network model having the six layers is obtained. Our simulated experiments indicate the feasibility of the new model. Furthermore, we explore several potential application scenes of metaverse networks in this paper.
Numerical analysis of the effect of single and cascade air jets on heat and flow characteristics in plane surface heat sinks
Authors: ÖZAKIN Ahmet Numan , KABAKUŞ Abdüssamed
Published: June 2022

In this study, heat transfer performance with single and cascade air jets over the plane surface heat sink was numerically investigated with Ansys-Fluent software. Numerical analyses was carried out using the time-independent k-ε turbulence model. The effects of ten different Reynolds numbers (4000≤Re≤40000) and single and cascade nozzle numbers on the heat transfer were investigated. Analyzes were carried out at a distance of 40 mm between the nozzle and the heat sink. The air, on the other hand, was sent to the control volume at a temperature of 293.15 K at velocities corresponding to the determined Reynolds numbers. In the study, temperature contours showing the temperature distribution on the heat sink and streamline images in which turbulence formation is observed on the heat sink surface are presented. As a result, cooling performance increased with increasing Reynolds number in both nozzle types. It was determined that while the single nozzle showed a better cooling performance than the cascade nozzle up to approximately 38000 Reynolds number, better heat transfer was obtained with the cascade nozzle after 38000 Reynolds number. The Nusselt number showed an increase of 60% at the lowest Reynolds number in the single nozzle compared to the cascade nozzle, and 15% in the cascade nozzle at the highest Reynolds number compared to the single nozzle. It has been observed that the numerical results obtained are compatible with the experimental studies conducted with single and cascade air jets separately in the literature.
Inclusive architectural design model with environmental and ecological strategies
Authors: ZENGİN Nihal , YAMAÇLI Ruşen
Published: June 2022

Son yıllarda tasarım ortamlarında, tasarım sürecinde insan yeteneklerinin ve koşullarının çeşitliliğini hesaba katmayı amaçlayan çeşitli tasarım yaklaşımları öne çıkmaktadır. Bu yaklaşımlardan biri de kapsayıcı mimari tasarımdır. Bu araştırma makalesinde, mimari tasarımda mevcut şartlar ve gelecekte değişme ihtimalleri göz önünde bulundurularak tasarım yapılmasının, tasarıma mümkün olduğu kadar daha çok insanın dahil edilmesinin öneminin ortaya konması amaçlanmaktadır. Bu bağlamda küresel ısınma ve iklim değişikliği gibi süreç içerisinde ortaya çıkan sorunlarla mücadele kapsamında ve değişen çevresel ve ekolojik stratejiler ışığında mimari tasarımın sürdürülebilir olması adına kapsayıcı mimari tasarım önerilmektedir. Kapsayıcı mimari tasarımın nasıl olması gerektiği, gereksinimlere cevap olarak verdiği tasarım pratikleri, insan ve doğa uyumunun sürdürülebilirliğinin sağlanabilmesi için nelerin gerekli olduğu sorgulanmaktadır. Kapsayıcı mimari tasarım örnekleri Türkiye’de mimari araştırmalara henüz dahil edilmemiştir. Bu nedenle, bu makalede kapsayıcı mimari tasarım kararları araştırılarak ülkemiz için bir model önerisi geliştirilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, kapsayıcı tasarımın, çeşitli mekânsal nitelikler ve kullanım fırsatları sunarak belirli sertifikasyon sistemleri ile birlikte, çeşitlilik gösteren ve yaşlanan toplumumuzun zorluklarını sürdürülebilir bir şekilde ele almaya yardımcı olma potansiyeline sahip olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır.
Stolon anatomy on Ophrys mammosa subsp. mammosa Desf.
Authors: AYBEKE Mehmet
Published: June 2022

As a result of the detailed literature reviews, it has been determined that there are a limited number of studies on the stolon anatomy of orchids. In this study, Ophrys mammosa subsp. mammosa taxon by examining the stolon anatomy of the, it is aimed to contribute to the explanation of the tuber ontogeny of the genus. As material, microtome sections were taken from the embedding preparations with historesin kit in Ophrys mammosa subsp. mammosa stolons and stained with toluidin blue. From anatomical sections; It was determined that the vascular bundles in the middle part of the stolon are spaced and meristele distributed asymmetrically and the presence of statocyte cells in the lower part, the presence of a velamen in the outermost and several rows of exodermis under it, and an inner parenchymatic wide cortex. As a result; It has been emphasized that the anatomy of the orchid stolon is partially similar to the tuber that will develop in the future, and the importance of the findings in terms of tuber biology is discussed.
Monitoring and assessing of total suspended solids transport in the Değirmendere, Yomra, and Galanima stream watersheds (Trabzon Province, NE Turkey)
Authors: METE Betül , BAKİ Osman Tuğrul , BAYRAM Adem
Published: June 2022

Ülkemiz akarsularında sediment gözlemleri 1961 yılında başlatılmış olup Devlet Su İşleri tarafından yürütülmektedir. Yayımlanan süspanse sediment yıllıklarından, Trabzon’un Fol Deresi, Değirmendere ve Karadere havzalarında ve her bir havzada bir istasyonda aylık olarak askıda katı madde (AKM) takibinin yapıldığı bilinmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Değirmendere Havzası’nın yanı sıra AKM takibinin yapılmadığı komşu havzalarda (Yomra ve Galanima) da AKM taşınımını incelemek ve değerlendirmektir. Her bir havzada dört, toplam 12 AKM gözlem istasyonundan, Eylül (2019)-Şubat (2020) döneminde ayda iki kez olacak şekilde su örnekleri toplanmış ve AKM (mg/L) belirlenmiştir. Değirmendere ile Galanima havzalarında işletilen Öğütlü ve Şinik isimli akım gözlem istasyonlarında seviye okumaları yapılarak ilgili kesitlerden geçen debiler belirlenmiş ve AKM yükleri de hesaplanmıştır. Aylık ortalama AKM değerlerinin membada 10.80-124.50 mg/L mansapta ise 62.30-541.20 mg/L arasında değişim gösterdiği Değirmendere Havzası’nda, ortalama debi ve AKM yükünün sonbaharda sırasıyla 489.335 m3/gün ile 32.73 ton/gün ve kışın 506.592 m3/gün ile 12.25 ton/gün oldukları hesaplanmıştır. Aylık ortalama AKM değerlerinin membada 11.80-94.10 mg/L mansapta ise 21.10-158.20 mg/L arasında değişim gösterdiği Galanima Havzası’nda, ortalama debi ve AKM yükünün sonbaharda sırasıyla 148.867 m3/gün ile 4.46 ton/gün ve kışın 259.632 m3/gün ile 18.31 ton/gün oldukları hesaplanmıştır. Altı çalışmanın mevcut olduğu Yomra Deresi Havzası’nda, aylık ortalama AKM değerlerinin membada 33.60-1.209.00 mg/L mansapta ise 145.60-435.90 mg/L arasında değiştiği belirlenmiştir. Çalışma kapsamında AKM takibi yapılan havzalarda en az taşınımın Galanima Havzası’nda olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Membaında Maçka ile mansabında Ortahisar ilçelerinin yer aldığı ve insani faaliyetlerin kıyasla daha yoğun olduğu Değirmendere’nin diğer iki akarsuya kıyasla daha fazla AKM taşıdığı belirlenmiştir.
SCS-CN Metodolojisi için Havza Morfolojik Haritalarının Geliştirilmesi
Authors: ÇUBUK Mehmet Hanifi , DİŞ Muhammet Ömer
Published: June 2022

Dünya üzerindeki su kaynaklarının canlılara daha yararlı hale getirmek için çeşitli uygulamalar kullanılmaktadır. Başta yağış ve yağışla meydana gelen akış durumunun incelenmesi için hidrolojik modellerin tasarlanması özellikle günümüz ihtiyaçları açısından büyük önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Andırın Sisne Havzası geçmişteki taşkın olaylarının nedenleri havza morfometrisi yönünden araştırılmıştır. Bu amaçla, SCS-CN metodolojisi kullanılmış; havzaya ait Hidrolojik Toprak Grupları (HTG), Arazi Kullanımı/Bitki Örtüsü (LULC) gibi veriler Arc-GIS ortamında işlenerek Eğri Numaraları (CN) elde edilmiştir. Havza CN ortalaması 82,62, bu değerin bir fonksiyonu olan havzanın toprak tarafından tutulan potansiyel maksimum yağış miktarı (S) 53,43 mm ve başlangıçta tutulan yağış miktarı (Ia) 10,7 mm olarak hesaplanmıştır. Havza akarsu kolu uzunluğu, havza eğimi gibi parametrelere bağlı olan gecikme süresi ise (tlag) 2,46 saat olarak tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, havzanın ortalama geçirimsizlik yüzdesi arazi özellikleri haritasından yararlanarak %20,76 ve geçirimsizlik sınıfı olarak havza çoğunluğunun ormanlar sınıfında olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Meydana gelen sel, taşkın gibi olayların sebebi bölgenin yağış potansiyelinin yüksek olduğu, havza yapısı ve şeklinden dolayı olduğu düşünülmektedir. Çalışma çıktıları, yağış, rüzgâr, sıcaklık ve buharlaşma ölçümleri gibi meteorolojik parametrelerin eklenmesiyle hidrometeorolojik modeller vasıtasıyla bölgenin potansiyel taşkın haritaları ve hidrograf analizleri gibi gelecekteki çalışmaları motive edebilir.
ÇİFT FRENSEL LENSLİ BİR YOĞUNLAŞTIRILMIŞ FOTOVOLTAİK SİSTEMİN PERFORMANS ANALİZİ VE OPTİMİZASYONU
Authors: KARTAL Ferhat , TURAN Osman
Published: June 2022

Bu çalışmada, yoğunlaştırıcı optik eleman olarak nokta odaklı Fresnel lens kullanılan çift optik elemanlı bir CPV sistemin performansı deneysel olarak incelenmiştir. Bu kapsamda, birincil ve ikincil optik eleman yoğunlaşma oranları (C_1, C_2), f sayıları (f_1, f_2) ve lensler arası mesafenin (L_D) CPV sistem performansı üzerindeki etkileri tek ve çift Fresnel lensli farklı konfigürasyonlar için araştırılmıştır. Genel olarak, lensler arası mesafe belirli bir kritik değere (L_(D,crit)) ulaşıncaya kadar, L_D artışı ile CPV sistem performansının iyileşmekte olduğu ancak L_D’nin kritik değerin üzerine çıktığında sistem performansının kötüleşmeye başladığı gözlenmiştir. Ayrıca, L_(D,crit)’in önemli ölçüde Fresnel lens çiftinin optik özelliklerine bağlı olduğu not edilmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra, yüksek f_1 değerine sahip çift Fresnel lensli CPV sistemlerinin, tekli Fresnel lens uygulamalarına göre daha iyi performans sergilediği görülmüştür. f_1>0.5 olduğunda CPV sisteminin performansının ikincil bir Fresnel lens kullanılarak iyileştirilebileceği tespit edilmiştir. Bunların ötesinde, Fresnel lens çiftlerinin optik özelliklerinin CPV sistem performansına etki oranını karşılaştırmak için deneysel veriler kullanılarak ANOVA analizleri yapılmıştır. ANOVA analizi sonuçları, birincil optik eleman özellikleri C_1 ve f_1’in çift Fresnel lensli CPV sistem performansı üzerinde ağırlıklı olarak etkili olduğunu işaret etmiştir. Öte yandan, diğer parametrelerle karşılaştırıldığında f_2'nin CPV sistem performansı üzerinde en az etkiye sahip olduğu da görülmüştür. Son olarak, genetik algoritma ve yapay sinir ağı temelli çalışmalar ile optimum C_1, C_2, f_1, f_2 and L_(D,crit) tahmin edilmiştir.
ÇATI GEOMETRİSİNİN BİNA ISIL PERFORMANSI ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİNİN DENEYSEL OLARAK İNCELENMESİ
Authors: YILDIRIM Erdal
Published: June 2022

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Bu çalışmanın amacı, çatı geometrilerinin hangisinin yaz aylarında daha enerji verimli olduğunu belirlemek için çatı geometrisinin iç hava sıcaklığı üzerindeki etkisini düz çatılarla karşılaştırarak araştırmaktır. Bu çatı tiplerinin doğal ısı transfer katsayıları ve toplam ısı transfer katsayıları adyabatik hazne tekniği kullanılarak deneysel olarak incelenmiştir. Deneysel analiz sonucu, konik çatı dış yüzeyi doğal taşınım ısı aktarım katsayısının ve toplam ısı aktarım katsayısının düz çatılara göre sırasıyla 1,5 ve 2,5 kat daha fazla olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Bulunan sonuçlar, yaz aylarında Harran evinde iç hava sıcaklığının daha düşük olmasının nedenleri arasındadır
Influence of immunity intensity to opportunistic infections on in vitro fertilization efficiency
Authors: Avdeeva Marina G. , Krutova Victoria A. , Konchakova Anna A. , Dudnikova Anna V. , Prosolupova Natalia S. , Konchakova Ekaterina A. , Omelchak Alexander S.
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND: The number of infertile couples and women seeking in vitro fertilization is on the rise worldwide. At the same time, the probability of pregnancy after one in vitro fertilization attempt is 2540%. Among the various causes of in vitro fertilization failure, the impact of opportunistic infections remains underestimated.
AIMS: retrospective assessment of the dependence of the number of successful in vitro fertilization attempts on the intensity of immunity to opportunistic infections.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: On the basis of the Clinic of the Kuban State Medical University, from January 2020 to March 2021, 865 women aged 26 to 48 years with infertility, included in the assisted reproductive technology program, were observed. Before the in vitro fertilization procedure, all patients were examined by enzyme immunoassay (ELISA) and polymerase chain reaction for the presence of herpesvirus infections (herpes infection, cytomegalovirus infection) and toxoplasmosis. The study included 79 people with unexplained infertility with a history of one to four in vitro fertilization cycles and positive antibody titers [IgG (+), IgM ()] to herpes simplex virus, cytomegalovirus, and toxoplasmosis. During the study, groups were formed depending on the presence of opportunistic infections and the number of unsuccessful in vitro fertilization attempts.
RESULTS: During the study, a dependense was established between the number of in vitro fertilization attempts and the level of the initial (before pregnancy) IgG to toxoplasma. A negative prognosis for the effectiveness of in vitro fertilization is most likely in the presence of high titers of IgG to toxoplasma (370.057.0 U/ml). In the case of herpes infection, there was a tendency to increase the number of necessary in vitro fertilization attempts to 34 in the group with higher herpes simplex virus IgG levels. The baseline IgG cytomegalovirus level was not directly related to the effectiveness of the in vitro fertilization procedure.
CONCLUSION: The study demonstrates the importance of determining the intensity of immunity to toxoplasma and herpes infection in preparation for in vitro fertilization, especially if there is a history of unsuccessful in vitro fertilization attempts or spontaneous abortion.
Minimum 1D VP and VP/VS Models and Hypocentral Determinations in the Central Mediterranean Area
Authors: Menichelli Irene , De Gori Pasquale , Lucente Francesco Pio , Improta Luigi , Valoroso Luisa , Baccheschi Paola , Bagh Samer , Montuori Caterina , Chiarabba Claudio
Published: June 2022

Minimum 1D velocity models and station corrections have been computed for the central Mediterranean area using two main data sets. The first one consists of accurate first arrival-time readings from 103 seismic events with magnitude (ML)≥3.5 recorded by the Italian National Seismic Network (RSN) and the AlpArray Seismic Network (AASN) in the period 2014–2021. Earthquakes were selected on the basis of their spatial distribution, epicentral distance to the nearest seismic station, and maximum distance traveled by Pn and Sn phases. This fine selection of high-quality data combined with the spatial density of the AlpArray seismic stations was decisive in obtaining high resolution for upper mantle velocity, especially in the Alpine belt. To obtain a denser coverage of crustal rays, we extended the first data set with P and S arrivals of local earthquakes from Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) bulletin data (2016–2018). A total of 75,807 seismic phases (47,183 P phases and 28,264 S phases) have been inverted to calculate best-fit 1D velocity models, at regional and local scales. We then test the performance of the optimized velocity models by relocating the last four years of seismicity recorded by INGV (period 2017–2020). The computed velocity models are very effective for routine earthquake location, seismic monitoring, source parameter modeling, and future 3D seismic tomography.
Surface Modifications of Natural Fibers for use in Preparation of Biocomposites
Authors: Sahu Parul , Tiwari Sandeep , Prakash S. Om
Published: June 2022

This century has observed unusual improvements in green materials through the development of biocomposites due to anxieties about the atmosphere and sustainability issues. These biocomposites can be effectively disposed of at the final existence without harming the environment, which is impossible with man-made fiber-based polymer composites. The natural fiber is not a problem-free option, and they maintain some shortfall features that are the considerable moisture assimilation and very anisotropicity. This review paper intends to give a short outline of various surface modification methods to improve the fiber–matrix adhesion influencing the significant enhancement of the mechanical properties of the biocomposites.
Effect of Atmospheric Aerosol Particles and Pollutants on Regional Air Quality: A Review in Reference to Chhattisgarh State of India
Authors: Tiwari Aadi Laxmi , Koshle Anubhuti , Jaiswal Nitin Kumar
Published: June 2022

Poor air quality in India is considered as one of the critical issues resulting largely by industrial emissions, burning of agricultural wastes, automobile emissions etc. Also, particularly in north India, a practice of crop residue burning is followed particularly in autumn and winter months as a low cost alternative to mechanical tilling. This results in large amount of smoke, smog and particulate matter thereby impacting the air quality of nearby regions. So far as the emission of greenhouse gases is concerned, India ranks low however is the third largest emitter of particulate matter only behind China and United States. This article reviews the air quality of Chhattisgarh in India, an important industrial state, effect of poor air quality and presence of aerosols.
Analysis of the Performance of Green Pea Depoding Machine using Treadle Mechanism
Authors: Khekale Shailesh , Lanjewar Sushil , Bhave Nikhil , Mahankar Prasanna , Shukla Mahesh R
Published: June 2022

In the food industry green pea is an important material for making different food products. It is cool season crop of India and also plays major role in Indian crops. It is a rabbi season crop and it’s sowing begins from October to November mid in plains. To remove the peas from pedals, more labor and time is used to be consumed. To overcome the problem of labor and time, machine is designed for maximum removal of pea seeds from pea pods without using electricity. It is operated by treadle mechanism. This machine is fabricated by keeping in view for farmers, small scale industries and for that low cost material available in market was used. Treadle mechanism, roller gears, shaft,tray, hand pulley, are the major components of this machine. Principle of this Depoding of green peas is based on the friction generated between the two rollers and pea pods.
Density Functional Theory Studies on Effects of Additive Hydration on Neutral and Zwitterionic Glycylalanine
Authors: Yogeswari B , Venkatesh R
Published: June 2022

The density functional theory computations have been carried out to study the effect of stepwise hydration on the structures of various conformers of the Neutral Glycylalanine…(Water) n (NGA…(W) n ) (n=5-10) and Zwitterionic Glycylalanine...(Water) n (ZGA…(W)n) (n=5-9) clusters. This indicates that the most stable neural GA conformer is 50.2 kcal/mol lower in energy than its zwitterionic counterpart. The hydrogen bonding interaction energies with BSSE corrections have been analyzed. Starting from complexation with six water molecules, ZGA complexes turn out to be the most stable candidates than their neutral partners. Theories of Bader’s Atoms in Molecules (AIM) and Natural Bond Orbital (NBO) are applied to examine the hydrogen bonds in the solvated complexes. In all hydrated complexes, the N-H (amino group)-Ow and O15-H16… Ow bonds are observed to be relatively short and possess comparatively higher values of (r) and (r). A good correlation between the structural parameters and the properties of charge density is found.
Thermoelastic Modeling of Time Fractional Heat conduction in Circular Disk with Internal Heat Generation
Authors: Lamba Navneet Kumar , Roy H S
Published: June 2022

In this paper, thermoelastic modeling of a circular sector disk is done under the influence of fractional time theory of thermoelasticity to evaluate the changes in temperature flow, displacement and stress behavior subjected to internal heat generation within it. At the fixed edge a time dependent heat flux is applied while thermally insulation type boundary are maintained at upper part of surface as well as the lower part surface is kept at zero temperature. Also certain boundary surfaces at 0 are fixed as a function of temperatures field , 1 f 2 f which is function of respectively. Furthermore, method of Integral transformations is employed to determine the required solution of equation of heat conduction. The obtained expressions areof Bessel’s type and in form of series. For numerical analysis the pure aluminum circular sector disk considered and obtained results are plotted as shown in figures.
Model Formulation and Comparative Analysis of daily confirmed cases due to novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic 2020
Authors: Phate Mangesh Ravindra , Phate Vikas Ravindra , Toney Shraddha B.
Published: June 2022

According to the world health organization (WHO) situation report one dated January 21, 2020 highlighted the spread of unknown cause detected in Wuhan city, Hubei Province China which has been subsequently notified as COVID-19. In a span of two month this virus has shown its atrocious destructive nature all over the world as a pandemic. The infection rate and the death rate have increased tremendously day by day. WHO reported the number of confirmed cases as on May 03, 2020 was around three million three hundred forty-nine thousand seven hundred and eighty-six while the total deaths all over the world was two hundred thirty-eight thousand six hundred and twenty-eight. In the present work, the mathematical modelling of the daily reported COVID-19 cases in country viz. Italy, Spain, United States of America (USA), China and India have been presented. The models have been formulated on the basic of data reported in the WHO situation report 1-103 during the period January 21, to May 03, using different statistical techniques. Three types of models viz. polynomial, Gaussian and Fourier have been developed and the best fitted model can be used to predict the future trends of the new COVID-19 cases based on the current situation. The comparative analysis has been done and the nature of COVID-19 pandemic has been presented in the form mathematical model. The future prediction of new affected cases can be done with the help of these models. This paper also presented how different countries are fighting against this pandemic situation with a great challenge of protecting huge population.
Advanced Applications of Swarm Robots in Astronomy, Specifically in Outer Space and on Celestial Objects
Authors: Jaurkar Varad , Raijade Sushrut , Pangarkar Suraj
Published: June 2022

Swarm robots are simple physical robots that work collectively, coordinating and communicating amongst each other resulting in intelligence and computational power far more than the capacity of a single robot amongst them; to do complex, big, time-consuming, and sophisticated tasks. These are simple, strong, robust, less prone to damage, inexpensive, easily producible, and fast; therefore, they are perfect for astronomical uses, especially in outer space and on celestial objects. The main basic focus of our paper is the applications of swarm robotics in Astronomy, specifically in space. To cover all the applications and not leave anything behind, we have developed a hierarchical system, named by us as Pingakshak’s system, and have divided the applications in groups such that even if there are applications beyond our present time's technology, the system, can still be useful, and the system developed is also flexible, i.e., more groups and applications can be added later. We then also have reviewed eleven research papers, two theses, and one book to give an idea about the amount of research that is being carried out in this field. We then have identified all the grey areas in the result section, pointing towards all the applications with very little and incomplete research and informing other researchers about the incompleteness in the field of swarm robotics.
A Review on Malware Detection Methods
Authors: Waghmare Jaishri M. , Chitmogrekar Mayuri M.
Published: June 2022

With the expeditious improvement of the internet and information technology, malicious codes and attacks pose a critical threat to internet and computer security. These attacks and malicious codes are increased exponentially and caused huge amounts of financial damage. The potential to recognize several malicious code variants and threats is crucial for preservation across unauthorized access to computer data, information, data theft, security breaches, etc. Recent methods for identifying malicious codes and threats have indicated less precision and deficient speeds. This paper aims to conduct a brief and systematic survey on the malware detection methods based on the soft computing model. This work is expected to help researchers to understand the malware detection technology and the direction of its research development.
Various Technology options of 'Application' of CCS on large coal-fired unit – A Rationale
Authors: Pippal Ravi Kumar Singh , Sethi Vinod  Krishna
Published: June 2022

Even though India has made great strides in expanding installed capacity from 1713.0 Megawatt in 1950 to be over 3,79.130 MW in March 2021, renewable energies provide 24.50% with a maximum capacity of over 91,154.0 MW. These contributions do have a high social and environmental effect on the people in rural and remote areas and our commitments to fighting climate change. Alternative energy sources for mega energy production, including such photovoltaic mega power under mission mode, solar thermal and solar panels, green energy techniques, CCTs, i.e., supercritical power plants, Incorporated Gasifying Combined Cycle (IGCC), and fluidization bed combustion (FBC), are important to the achievement of India's Green Power Mission. CCS (Carbon Capture and Sequestration) is a cutting-edge green power technique.
The Effect of Price Policy on Price Dynamics: Empirical Evidence in Indonesian Rice Market at Wholesale Level
Authors: Krisnamurthi Bayu , Utami Anisa Dwi
Published: June 2022

As a major share expenditure for the poor, rice is attributed as a strategic food commodity in the Indonesian economy. For many decades, the Indonesian rice market has been intervened by the price regulation. The Indonesian government had set two types of rice price policies of 2016 and 2017 with the argument of price stabilization during the last five years. This study aimed to investigate the effect of price policies of 2016 and 2017 on the domestic price dynamics in the Indonesian rice market. This study used daily price series taken from the Cipinang Wholesale Rice Market in Jakarta within the period of October 1st, 2014, until February 12th, 2018 covering 10 rice varieties. The role of price policy on the price dynamics was evaluated by using a multivariate error correction model (MVECM). The empirical findings confirmed that generally, these price policies had different effects on the price dynamics which proposed different reactions from the different rice varieties both in magnitude and signs. The variations were also found regarding the short-run and long-run behavior. Generally, the findings suggested a relatively small elasticity of the policy on the prices.
Gene Action for Kernel Weight Per Plant in Spring Barley
Authors: Hudzenko Volodymyr M , Polishchuk Tetiana P , Lysenko Anna A
Published: June 2022

The breeding and genetic peculiarities for kernel weight per plant in spring barley varieties of different origin (Ukraine, Western European countries, and Canada), purposes of usage (forage, malting, food) and botanical varieties (covered and naked, awned and awnless) under conditions of Ukrainian Forest-Steppe were revealed. In the diallel crossing scheme with only elite malting barley varieties accordance with the additive-dominant system and overdominance in loci were found. The manifestation of kernel weight per plant was reliably increased by the dominant effects. Accordingly to the indicator of the degree of phenotypic dominance, parameters of genetic variation, graphical regression analysis, effects of GCA and constants of SCA in the hybrid populations will be effective final selection for high kernel weight per plant in later generations, when dominant alleles become homozygous. When different botanical varieties were involved in crosses much more complex gene action for the trait manifestation with strong epistasis and multidirectional dominance were determined. Thus, it is theoretically possible to select plants with high productivity on recessive or dominant basis. The negative aspect is that it will require further extensive evaluation of the splitting generations. Awned spring barley varieties Datcha and MIP Myroslav, as well as awnless variety Kozyr can be used as an effective genetic source for involvement in crossings aimed to improving the kernel weight per plant. Naked spring barley varieties require more breeding improvement in plant productivity compare to covered ones.
Field Trial on the Control of Flies in Cattle by Spraying Aqueous Extract of Leaves and Seeds of Moringa Oleifera
Authors: Gonzalez-Alvarez Vicente Homero , Alvarado-Rodriguez Gabriela , Reachi-Guzman Esdras , Dolores-Rafael Joel , Moreno-Melo Heladio , Saavedra-Jimenez Luis Antonio
Published: June 2022

Cattle flies are external, blood-sucking parasites. Their control can be done by using repellents from plant extracts. The objectives of the research were, to determine the number of flies that infest cattle and to evaluate how long the aqueous extract of leaves and seeds of M. oleifera took to make effect. Through the study, fly counts on the wither or hump region were taken between 8:00-9:00 am and 5:00-6:00 pm. To obtain the aqueous extract, 2.5 kg of leaf and seed powder were used, diluted in 20 L of distilled water. The solution was left to stand for 24 h in a dark room. With the liquid obtained, four clinically healthy bovines, two females of the Gray Brahman and Suizbu breeds and two bulls of the Guzerat and Red Brahman breeds, were sprayed until the aqueous extract runoff. Once the treatment was applied, the fly count was performed on the surface of the animals. During the three days of the study, a total of 1,256 flies were counted in the four animals, with an average of 608 flies on days 1 and 3 of the experiment, while on day 2 it decreased to 52 flies, with an average of 10 flies in the morning. and 42 in the afternoon. The spraying with the extract of leaves and seeds prevented the flies from landing on the animals; however, a long-lasting repellent effect was not observed.
More than Seventy Years of Research (1948 –November 2021) on Toxoplasma gondii in Iran: A Narrative Review
Authors: Sadeghi Mitra , Hosseini Seyed Abdollah , Sarvi Shahabeddin , Nayeri Tooran , Sharif Mehdi , Pagheh Abdol Sattar , Amouei Afsaneh , Montazeri Mahbobeh , Daryani Ahmad
Published: June 2022

In this review, we intend to provide a summary of the activities of researchers in the field of Toxoplasma gondii in Iran, during the past 70 years. Most studies have been limited to epidemiological studies (mostly using ELISA and IFA methods). Designing a standard and reliable method using the specific antigens of this parasite is essential. So far, studies in the field of drug effects have not been able to introduce an effective drug with few side effects. Various types of vaccines have been developed, such as recombinant and DNA vaccines. However, none of them had a good efficacy. The use of multi-epitope vaccines as potential vaccines against toxoplasmosis is recommended. At present, limited studies have been conducted on the patterns of transmission and genetic diversity of isolated isolates in Iran. Future research to determine the genotype of T. gondii could play an important role in the study of population structure, and biological characteristics of this parasite. It is hoped that the results of this study will help control, prevent, and reduce the burden of disease caused by this parasite.
Can Free Living Acanthamoeba Act as a Trojan Horse for SARS-Cov-2 on Viral Survival and Transmission in the Environment? A Narrative Review
Authors: Mirabedini Zahra , Ahmed Khan Naveed , Niyyati Maryam , Javanmard Ehsan , Hamedanipour Mohammad , Arab-Mazar Zahra
Published: June 2022

Acanthamoeba is a free-living amoeba that has been found on surfaces, air, water and various environmental sources around the world. It enters the human body through the respiratory tract via the nose. Of note, amoebae are well known to act as a reservoir for various pathogenic microorganisms including bacteria and viruses such as Adenoviruses and Mimivirus. Given that SARS-CoV-2 of the Coronaviridae family is transmitted through the respiratory tract, and the Trojan horse nature of Acanthamoeba, it has been suggested that amoebae act as a vector in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. The aim of this study was to provide an opinion of the possibility of the coexistence of Acanthamoeba with SARS-CoV-2.
Prevalence and Seasonality of Adult and Arrested Larvae of Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Sheep from Mashhad City, North-eastern Iran
Authors: Jadidoleslami Abbas , Siyadatpanah Abolghasem , Borji Hassan , Zarean Mehdi , Jarahi Lida , Moghaddas Elham , Budke Christine M.
Published: June 2022

Background: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and intensity of nematode infections in sheep located in northeastern Iran from Apr 2018 to Mar 2019.
Methods: Gastrointestinal nematodes of 300 sheep were inspected. The season of slaughter, anatomic location where the parasite was located, the animal’s sex, infection prevalence and intensity were recorded. Seasonal differences in arrested larvae numbers also were assessed using Cochran's Q test.
Results: Overall, 4,331 adult nematode specimens were collected. Among the examined sheep, 53% (159/300) were infected with one or more nematode species. Among infected sheep, 42.8% were infected with a single species of nematode, 26.4% were infected with two species of nematodes, and 30.8% were infected with three or more species of nematodes. Marshallagia marshalli (13.3%) was the most common nematode recovered from the abomasums of infected sheep, while Trichostrongylus vitrinus (4.6%) was commonly recovered from the small intestines, and Trichuris ovis (25.6%) was commonly recovered from the large intestines. In total, 463 arrested larvae were found in the abomasums of 7.5% of infected sheep and 104 arrested larvae were found in the small intestines of 8.8% of infected sheep. A significantly higher numbers of arrested larvae were found in summer compared to autumn (P<0.001).
Conclusion: Intestinal parasites continue to be a problem for sheep in northeastern Iran and additional control measures need to be explored.
Diagnosis of Toxoplasma Infection in Allogenic Pre HCTSP Patients Using Molecular Methods
Authors: Yusefi Meysam , Arab-Mazar Zahra , Fallahi Shirzad , Javadi Mamaghani Amirreza , Sali Shahnaz , Nikpour Naeem , Barati Meisam , Karimi Rouzbahani Arian , Kheirandish Farnaz
Published: June 2022

Background: We aimed to estimate the incidence of Toxoplasma infection in T. gondii-seropositive patients under allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
Methods: The present research was a prospective study on 54 whole blood samples of allogeneic HSCT recipients, who were referring to bone narrow transplantation centers affiliated to Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran in 2018. All patients were IgG positive against T. gondii.
Results: Overall, 54 Toxoplasma positive pre-HCTSP patients were enrolled. 53.7% (n= 29) were male, also 1.9% (n=1) had germ-line type of the disease. The Multiple myeloma patients had higher age in comparison with other disease, but pairwise comparison showed the difference of age between Multiple myeloma patients were statistically significant with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Acute myeloblastic leukemia and Huntington's disease (P< 0.05). The results of PCR assay showed 5.6% (n= 3) of the patients were infected with Toxoplasma.
Conclusion: PCR method has detected considerable incidence of Toxoplasma infection for monitoring HSCT recipients at risk for toxoplasmosis, and many patients who showed the incidence of toxoplasmosis had previous infections with the Toxoplasma parasite.
An Atypical Presentation of Hydatid Disease, Accompanied by a Pancreatic Pseudocyst: A Case Report
Authors: Tatar Ozan Can , Şimşek Turgay , Güler Sertaç Ata , Cantürk Nuh Zafer
Published: June 2022

Hydatid disease (HD) is a zoonotic disease, which typically affects the liver and the lungs. Primary retroperitoneal localization of the disease is infrequent. The most common symptom is abdominal pain; however, the clinical features of HD may be generally dependent on the location of the cyst. 
A 53-year-old female patient presented to Kocaeli University General Surgery Clinic, Turkey in September 2019 with complaints of flank pain, constipation and vomiting. The MRI revealed cystic lesions in the pancreas and psoas muscle. Both cysts were excised totally during laparotomy. Histopathology reports showed that the lesion in psoas muscle was hydatid cyst whereas the lesion in pancreas was pancreatic pseudocyst. Postoperative period was uneventful and the patient was discharged with albendazole treatment. No recurrence occurred during follow-up period. Atypical localization for hydatid disease is a diagnostic dilemma for surgeons, especially in endemic countries. Hydatid disease should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of retroperitoneal lesions, inadequate management can lead to complications and fatalities. Surgery combined with antiparasitic therapy, may be an option in the presence of obstruction of gastrointestinal and/or urinary tract.
Improving Universal Health Coverage: Optimism or Pessimism for Vulnerable Population in Emergency Crises?
Authors: Balikuddembe Joseph Kimuli
Published: June 2022

It has been recently revealed that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has increased from 45% in 2000 to 66% in 2017 ,with commendable achievements, particularly, in increased life expectancies and a decreased maternal and child mortality rates. This follows the international community's renewed commitment to tackle the challenges countries face, through the Sustainable Development Goals. This includes UHC which is supposed to be achieved by 2030. UHC aims at ensuring equitable, quality, and affordable health services for everybody, in order not to suffer financial hardship. However, this paper raises concern on how effectively the progress has been attained so far, and serves the goal of financial risk protection and access to quality health services for the vulnerable in emergency crises. This is because they are often severely disadvantaged due to numerous conditions aggravated by the political, economic, social, structural, or geographical factors.