bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Related Factors of Antiretroviral Adherence in HIV/AIDS Patients at one of the Community Health Centers in Malang City
Authors:   Padjajaran University, Setyadi Putra Dimas , Melyani Puspitasari Irma ,   Padjadjaran University, Dewi Alfian Sofa ,   Universitas Padjadjaran, Maulidya Sari Aisha ,   Muhammadiyah Malang University, Ratna Hidayati Ika ,   Muhammadiyah Malang University, Novia Atmadani Rizka ,   Muhammadiyah Malang University
Published: January 2024

Introduction: HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus has become a serious global problem due to increased yearly infections. People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) must take antiretrovirals (ARV) to improve their quality of life, so adherence is the main focus of therapy. Objective: This study aims to determine the factors that influence of adherence to ARV treatment in PLWHA at one of the Community Health Centers in Malang City. Methods: This study used an analytic descriptive observational method with a cross-sectional research design. The research sample was PLWHA who fit the inclusion criteria using accidental sampling technique with a minimum sample calculation using the Slovin formula. Data were collected using the Adherence to Refills and Medication Scale (ARMS) questionnaire during the February-March 2021 period at one of the health centers in Malang City. Data were analyzed using multivariate regression to determine factors that influence ARV treatment adherence in PLWHA. Results: This study involved 85 PLHIV patients. A total of 59 people (69.4%) were included in the compliant category on antiretroviral treatment. Multivariate analysis showed that men were 4 times more likely to be disobedient (p=0.022; OR = 4.922; 95% Cl = 1.261 – 19.208), while respondents with school education were less likely to be disobedient p=0.007 ; OR = 0.118; 95% Cl = 0.025 – 0.558). As for age, marital status, and employment status did not have a significant effect on adherence to ARV treatment. Conclusion: Gender is the most dominant factor in influencing adherence where male patients are 4 times more likely to be non-adherent compared to female patients. Keywords: Adherence, AIDS, Antiretroviral, ARV, HIV
Relationship between National Health Insurance Ownership and Compliance with Access to Health Services for Patients with Severe Mental Disorders (PSMD) “Pasung” in Blitar Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Septiansyah Dhimas Anggi , Wuryaningsih Emi Wuri , Deviantony Fitrio
Published: January 2024

Patients with Severe Mental Disorders (PSMD) "Pasung" require long-term care, which causes a financial burden on the family. The Indonesian government has guaranteed funding for the treatment. However, there are still PSMDs who do not make regular visits to health services. This study aimed to describe the Relationship between National Health Insurance Ownership and Compliance with Access to Health Services for PSMDin Blitar Regency, Indonesia. This study used an analytic observational design with a retrospective cohort study approach. Total sampling techniques selected 50 PSMD "pasung" recorded health insurance and several visits to primary health services. The data was obtained from the primary health services reporting records from January to March 2020. This study used the biserial point correlation (CI: 99%) test for analyzing data. This study has ethical clearance approval. The results showed that there was a positive relationship between ownership of NHI and compliance with access to health services (t-obs (3,491) ≥ critical (2,678); p-value = 0,001; r-bis = 0,450; α = 0,01). Indonesia has guaranteed the cost of PSMD treatment with shackles, but patients and families who use these facilities are not optimal. In conclusion, national health insurance ownership is related to compliance with access to health services for PSMD "Pasung". Health agencies can pay attention to policy-making for enhancing access to health services of PSMD "Pasung".
Disaster Health Literacy, Risk Perception, and Preparedness towards Resilience in a Volcano-Prone Community: A Cross-sectional Study in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Saifudin I Made Moh. Yanuar
Published: January 2024

Communities residing in proximity to volcanoes face inherent risks from lahars. The eruption of Indonesia's Merapi volcano in 2010 had far-reaching consequences, impacting multiple districts and leading to 386 fatalities, as well as substantial financial losses amounting to approximately US$403 million. In order to bolster disaster response and mitigation efforts, resilience plays a crucial role by considering hazards, risks, vulnerability, and capacity. This research aimed to examine the relationship between disaster health literacy, risk perception, and preparedness, with the ultimate goal of enhancing resilience within a community susceptible to volcanic activities. The study utilized a cross-sectional design, involving 258 participants residing in hazard zone III areas near Yogyakarta's Merapi mountain, selected through proportional clustered sampling. Between January and February 2023, the researchers employed several assessment tools, including the Indonesian versions of the communities advancing resilience toolkit (CART-AS), disaster health literacy mitigation and preparedness questionnaire (DHLQ), disaster risk perception questionnaire (DRPQ), and disaster preparedness questionnaire (DPQ). The collected data underwent analysis utilizing descriptive statistics and the Pearson correlation test. The results unveiled disaster health literacy (β=0.22, p<0.001), risk perception (β=0.26, p<0.001), and preparedness (β=0.38, p<0.001) were all significant predictors of disaster resilience in a volcano-prone community. In conclusion, this study underscores the significant interplay between disaster health literacy, risk perception, and preparedness in relation to disaster resilience. It emphasizes the significance of fortifying disaster health literacy, fostering accurate risk perception, and promoting preparedness measures to enhance overall resilience in the face of disasters. These findings highlight the necessity for targeted interventions and educational programs aimed at augmenting disaster health literacy, improving risk perception, and enhancing preparedness levels within communities, thereby bolstering their resilience and response capabilities effectively.
Development of Anato-Smart Media as an Interactive Learning Media for Elementary School Students Regarding Limb Anatomy
Authors: Maftuhah Atik
Published: January 2024

The subject matter of science, especially related to human anatomy, is one of the most challenging to understand. To help understand science materials, especially human body anatomy, we conducted community service by developing the Anato-Smart book as a learning media for students and teachers of 5th grade of Muhammadiyah 1 Elementary School Surakarta in 2021. The method of implementation in this service includes several stages, including determining the topic of the body system for the learning media that would be developed through the Focus Group Discussion for teachers at Muhammadiyah 1 Elementary School Surakarta, followed by the development of interactive and educational story media Anato-Smart with the title “The Adventures of Andi and Si Balung”, then media trials to 5th graders at Muhammadiyah 1 Elementary School Surakarta, as well as interviews and outspread questionnaires for the evaluation of Anato-Smart media. This service activity resulted in an Anato-Smart teaching media developed to hone the students' analytical skills on limb and skeletal topics. Teachers can use this book to augment interactive lessons and as one of the educational resources for students to learn about potential risks and disorders to the limbs and skeleton in daily life. From the evaluation, the story and education concepts in this Anato-Smart media book are intriguing and facilitate comprehension, however, it is better to lessen the words and increase the number of images to make it more interesting for children. We will use this feedback to improve the final results of this media so that it can be used by other schools, not only by Muhammadiyah 1 Elementary School Surakarta. Collaboration with other parties to develop teaching media in the future is needed to produce educational and interactive teaching media.
Evaluating ApoL1 Genetic Testing Policy Options for Transplant Centers
Authors: McIntosh Tristan , Walsh Heidi , Baldwin Kari , Iltis Ana , Mohan Sumit , Sawinski Deirdre , Goodman Melody , DuBois James M.
Published: January 2024

Background

Apolipoprotein L1 (ApoL1) variants G1 and G2 are associated with a higher risk of kidney disease. ApoL1 risk variants are predominantly seen in individuals with sub-Saharan African ancestry. In most transplant centers, potential organ donors are being selectively genetically tested for ApoL1 risk variants. Transplant programs have highly variable ApoL1 testing practices and need guidance on essential ApoL1 clinical policy questions.

Methods

We conducted a Delphi consensus panel focused on ApoL1 clinical policy questions, including who gets tested, who decides whether testing occurs, how test results are shared, who receives test results, and how test results are used. A total of 27 panelists across seven stakeholder groups participated: living kidney donors (n=4), deceased donor family members (n=3), recipients of a deceased donor kidney (n=4), recipients of a living donor kidney (n=4), nephrologists (n=4), transplant surgeons (n=4), and genetic counselors (n=4). Nineteen panelists (70%) identified as Black. The Delphi panel process involved two rounds of educational webinars and three rounds of surveys administered to panelists, who were asked to indicate whether they support, could live with, or oppose each policy option.

Results

The panel reached consensus on one or more acceptable policy options for each clinical policy question; panelists supported 18 policy options and opposed 15. Key elements of consensus include the following: ask potential donors about African ancestry rather than race; make testing decisions only after discussion with donors; encourage disclosure of test results to blood relatives and organ recipients but do not require it; use test results to inform decision making, but never for unilateral decisions by transplant programs.

Conclusions

The panel generally supported policy options involving discussion and shared decision making among patients, donors, and family stakeholders. There was general opposition to unilateral decision making and prohibiting donation altogether.
Central Body Fat Distribution and Kidney Function after Living Kidney Donation
Authors: Westenberg Lisa B. , Pol Robert A. , van der Weijden Jessica , de Borst Martin H. , Bakker Stephan J.L. , van Londen Marco ,   on behalf of the Transplant Lines Investigators
Published: January 2024

Background

In most screening guidelines, high body mass index (BMI) is considered a contraindication for kidney donation. New insights suggest that central body fat distribution might provide greater power in assessing kidney risk. This study aimed to determine whether BMI and central body fat distribution measures are associated with long-term kidney function after donor nephrectomy. We hypothesized that higher BMI, waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) were associated with lower kidney function long term after donation.

Methods

The study population consisted of living kidney donors. BMI, WC, and WHtR were measured during donor screening. The outcome postdonation kidney function was assessed using measured GFR (mGFR) (mGFR, 125I-iothalamate infusion) at 3 months (n=1042), 5 years (n=556), and 10 years (n=210) of follow-up. Primary multivariable linear regression analyses were performed with BMI and WC and secondary analyses with WHtR. Linear mixed models were performed to investigate change in postdonation eGFR.

Results

The donor age was 52±11 years, and 48% were male. The mean BMI was 26.1±3.6 kg/m2, and WC was 91±11 cm. Higher predonation BMI was associated with lower mGFR throughout follow-up: −1.35 (95% confidence interval [CI], −1.95 to −0.80), −1.55 (95% CI, −2.50 to −0.65), and −2.35 (95% CI, −4.10 to −0.60) ml/min per m2 per 5 kg/m2 higher BMI at 3 months, 5, and 10 years after donation, respectively, adjusted for sex, age, and predonation GFR. For WC, differences in mGFR were −1.30 (95% CI, −1.70 to −0.90), −1.50 (95% CI, −2.20 to −0.80), and −1.70 (95% CI, −3.00 to −0.50) ml/min per m2 per 10 cm higher WC at 3 months, 5, and 10 years after donation, respectively. In male donors, BMI and WC were significantly associated with a negative postdonation change in eGFR.

Conclusions

Higher BMI and WC were independently associated with lower GFR (long term) after living kidney donation.
Effect of Remote and Virtual Technology on Home Dialysis
Authors: Lew Susie Q. , Manani Sabrina Milan , Ronco Claudio , Rosner Mitchell H. , Sloand James A.
Published: January 2024

In the United States, regulatory changes dictate telehealth activities. Telehealth was available to patients on home dialysis as early as 2019, allowing patients to opt for telehealth with home as the originating site and without geographic restriction. In 2020, coronavirus disease 2019 was an unexpected accelerant for telehealth use in the United States. Within nephrology, remote patient monitoring has most often been applied to the care of patients on home dialysis modalities. The effect that remote and virtual technologies have on home dialysis patients, telehealth and health care disparities, and health care providers' workflow changes are discussed here. Moreover, the future use of remote and virtual technologies to include artificial intelligence and artificial neural network model to optimize and personalize treatments will be highlighted. Despite these advances in technology challenges continue to exist, leaving room for future innovation to improve patient health outcome and equity. Prospective studies are needed to further understand the effect of using virtual technologies and remote monitoring on home dialysis outcomes, cost, and patient engagement.
The Effects of Logos’ Frames on Consumers’ Psychological Perceptions and Brand Attitudes
Authors: Zhao Minting , Chen Dan , Wei Yiwei , Yang Fo , Zhang Yongqiang
Published: January 2024

This study examined the effects of the brand logo’s frames (complete vs. incomplete) on consumers’ perceptions and attitudes. There were 452 participants in two studies online. The results show that the brand logos with complete (vs. incomplete) frames have higher safety (in Study 1). Moreover, the logos’ frames of complete (vs. incomplete) brands will generate the positive brand attitudes through increasing the consumers’ psychological perception of safety. For products with high safety attributes, consumers will have a higher evaluation of the brand logos with the complete frames, but there is no effect for products with less important safety attributes (in Study 2). This paper provides some guidance for the research of consumers’ psychological perceptions, and also broadens the scope of application of the conceptual metaphor.
The US/India Civil Nuclear Agreement of 2008: A Two-Level Game?
Authors: Das Padmini
Published: January 2024

Nuclear power relationships between states have historically determined global power structures in a wider context. Following India’s maiden nuclear test in 1974, the international community sidelined the country for a long time. However, within the next three decades, international opinions about the India significantly improved and paved the way forthe country’s first civilian nuclear deal. That said, the circumstances behind this deal and the United States of America (US)’ objectives involved therein merit a review, considering changes in the US’ domestic situation and changing political realities around the world. Did the US make an objective foreign policy decision by pivoting its nuclear policy towards India? Or was the US playing a strategic two-level game with both domestic interests as well as its international agenda at stake? This paper seeks to analyze the different layers of interests that were involved in the US’ decision-making process resulting in the Agreement. It also aims to apply Robert Putnam’s Two-Level Game Theory to understand these interests in a better way.
Victims as ‘Means to an End’: An Investigation into the Construction of CRSV Victimhood in the ICTY
Authors: Lawrie Kirsty
Published: January 2024

Law has the power to pronounce truth. In the context of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), this paper illustrates law’s ability to define,legitimise and privilege some narratives of victimhood, while also misinterpreting, silencing, and suppressing others. Looking at courtroom transcripts from the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), this pilot study investigates the witness testimonies of four Bosniak women who, during the Yugoslav Wars, were detained in camps and systematically raped by Serbian soldiers. A contextualised, micro-level, qualitative approach is taken to analyse their testimonies, looking specifically at the courtroom process, conduct between actorsand narration of events. Through victim-witnesses’ words the wider structures and individual realities of CRSV are brought to light, with their experiences revealing ethnic tensions at play, ideas of nation-widejustice, and a strong, determined character in victims. Yet this paper argues that such narratives of victims were not acknowledged or understood by either the defence or the prosecution, suggesting that the tribunal failed to gauge the reality of CRSV. Given law’s power, and therefore the ICTY’s power, to pronounce truth, this study is crucial for international legal bodies going forward to improve the comprehension, prosecution, and, ultimately, the interruption of CRSV.
Role of Social Media in Inciting the Genocidal Acts: A Case Study on Myanmar’s Rohingya
Authors: Modok Anamika
Published: January 2024

For years, security forces and the Myanmar army persecuted the Rohingya Muslims, under the shade of “national security”. In 2018, the New York Times published a report accusing Facebook of spreading hate speech, incitements, propaganda, and inflammatory posts against the Rohingyas. According to the report, approximately 700 people worked in a secretoperation which was started by the military people of Myanmar a few years back. There are debates regarding social media’s involvement, more specifically Facebook’s involvement, in causing genocide. This article thus examines the role of social media in inciting genocide in Myanmar against the Muslim Rohingyas. The core argument is that Myanmar was involved in spreading hate speech and propaganda through social media. Consideringthe role of social media in inciting genocidal acts, this article also proves the Rohingya genocide from the perspective of the 1948 Genocide Convention.
The Effect of Magnetized Water on Growth and Quality Improvement of Poultry
Authors: M. Al-Kuhla Ali Abdalwahab
Published: January 2024

This study explores the impact of magnetically treated water on the growth and quality of poultry. The research indicates significant improvements in red blood cell count, packed blood cell volume, and hemoglobin concentration in poultry that consumed magnetized water compared to a control group. Additionally, magnetized water appears to have positive effects on digestion, immunity, bone development, and egg production in chickens. This study highlights the potential benefits of using magnetized water in poultry farming. Based on present findings, it is water quality plays a vital role in poultry farming, and magnetized water has demonstrated potential benefits. Chickens consuming magnetized water exhibit improved growth, egg quality, and overall health. In conclusion, The use of magnetized water in poultry farming can have a positive impact on productivity, economic returns, and animal welfare, making it a valuable addition to modern poultry farms. Overall, the paper provides valuable insights into the potential benefits of magnetized water in poultry farming. Keywords: Magnetized water, Growth, Poultry, Blood cell, Chicken.
Physico-chemical analysis of water from the upper sector of Tigris river which passed throw Wasit province, southern Iraq
Authors: Idrees Shaima J. H. , Nashaat Muhanned R.
Published: January 2024

This study investigates the physico-chemical parameters of the upper sector of the Tigris River within Wasit Province, Southern Iraq. Five sites along a 1415 Km stretch of the river were selected, and water samples were collected monthly from January to December 2022. The findings indicate variations in water parameters, revealing low salinity, weak alkalinity, good aeration, moderate pollution levels and very hard. Nitrates recorded values from 0.08-1.97 mg/L, which are less than the permission limits. The Orthophosphates recorded values from 0.009-0.064 mg/L, which is slightly higher than the standard value (0.01 mg/L) allowed for natural water. The water of Tigris River was also classified as somewhat polluted according to the standards recorded for the COD (100 mg /L). Chlorine recorded values that ranged from 98.55-216.81 mg/L, which is within the internationally permission limits of 250 mg/L. The sodium concentration was151 mg/L (the value in freshwater ranges from 1-10 mg/L and WHO 200 mg/L), so the values of the current study are within the permission limits. The results contribute valuable insights into the state of the Tigris River in the studied region. Keywords: Chemical Analysis, Physical Analysis, Tigris River, Wasit Province, Water quality.
The antioxidant property of home-cooked orange-fleshed and purple-fleshed sweet potato
Authors: L. Gorospe Lynn Michelle
Published: January 2024

One property inherent to sweet potato because of the presence of phytochemicas is its antioxidant property. As proven by researches, antioxidant property is affected by cooking. This study determined the effect of four home cooking methods: steaming, boiling, baking, and frying on the antioxidant property of orange-fleshed and purple-fleshed sweet potatoes. The antioxidant property of raw and cooked we measured samples for their Total Phenolic Content (TPC) using Folin-Ciocalteu assay and their antioxidant activity based on the EC50 value of the DPPH assay. The TPC of orange-fleshed sweet potato was significantly increased by boiling and steaming. Baking and frying decreased the TPC of the orange-fleshed. The TPC of the purple-fleshed variety was not affected by the cooking methods but compared to the orange-fleshed, the TPC of the purple variety is significantly higher in both the raw and cooked forms. Based on the result of the DPPH assay, cooking significantly affected the antioxidant activity of both varieties (p<0.05). Steaming gave the highest increase for both varieties. Boiling caused the lowest increase for the orange-fleshed but didn’t give a significant effect on the antioxidant activity of the purple-fleshed. Comparing the two varieties, the raw and cooked purple-fleshed sweet potato have better antioxidant activity based on DPPH assay except for the steamed samples wherein the antioxidant activity of steamed orange-fleshed sweet potato is significantly higher (p<0.05) than that of the purple variety. It can be concluded that steaming is the best cooking method for the two sweet potato varieties. Keywords: Anti-oxidant, cooking, sweet potato, total phenolic content.
REGIONAL GAP IN SPENDING ON PUBLIC SECURITY AND CRIME IN BRAZIL
Authors: Santos Fabrício Rios Nascimento , Silva Lirio Viviani , Chaves Borges Cardoso Leonardo
Published: January 2024

Theoretical literature indicates that public security spending matters to deter criminal behavior. Nevertheless, most empirical studies aiming to quantify the influence of public security spending on crime have largely been unable to establish a statistically significant relationship between these variables. In response to this, we introduced a novel proxy that measures the rationing of public security expenditures in each region. When testing it for crimes of homicide, robbery, and theft of vehicles through the GMM-SYS estimator, we found statistical evidence that its occurrence influences criminal behavior. We believe its inception contributes valuable evidence to the economic literature, shedding light on the debate surrounding the allocative efficiency of security spending resources.
Preliminary Design of a Compact Superconducting Solenoid for Material Science Applications
Authors: Chavez Daniel , Napsuciale-Mendivil Mauro , Hernández-Chahin Karim , Huamani-Tapia Yembi , Juarez-Hernández Maribel , Córdova-Fraga Teodoro , Gomez-Solis Cristhian
Published: January 2024

Innovation in new materials is strongly associated with different techniques and technological developments used on the growth and characterization of samples. Recent studies suggest that one could increase the preferable orientation of the crystals while they are being formed on the substance by applying a strong magnetic field. Uncertainty on the magnetic field magnitude, time of exposure, and temperature requirements, impose a challenge from the technological perspective. An upper boundary of 10 T provides a wide enough range for researching the material's growth.

In this work, we present a preliminary design of a compact 7 Tesla superconducting solenoid. The solenoid uses NbTi Cable-in-conduit technology for the windings. The proposed geometry incorporates an experimentation chamber, thermally isolated from the cryogenic solenoid windings, where the uniform magnetic field  (3 cm wide x 3.3 cm high) covers the sample and instrumentation.
Deep Learning Based Leaf Disease Classification
Authors: KOKATE JAYESH KRISHNARAO , Kumar Sunil , Kulkarni Anant G
Published: January 2024

A plant in its healthy state can produce its crops to the utmost of its genetically defined potential. However, on the other hand, a plant which is infected by an infection causing agent which directly or indirectly interferes with the plants’ growth or its functioning. A disease may interfere several processes in a plant’s metabolism.  Continuous manual monitoring of farm and leaves of the trees by an expert is not possible, as it would be very expensive and time-consuming. Identification of correct disease accurately when it first appears on the plant is a decisive footstep for proper managing and diseases control in fields. Thus, an automated way of identifying the diseases and accurate classification of disease will play an important role in taking appropriate action for stopping the further crop and yield damage. This paper presents a Xception model of deep learning for identification and classification of the leaf diseases, average accuracy of 98% is resulted in this work. Xception model is utilised in this work and results are presented in terms of precision, recall, and f1-score for the 11 disease classes of tomato leaf.
Analysis & Prediction of New York City Taxi and Uber Demands
Authors: Correa Diego , Moyano Christian
Published: January 2024

Taxi and Uber are an imperative transportation mode in New York City (NYC). This paper investigates the spatiotemporal distribution of pickups of medallion taxi (Yellow), Street Hail Livery Service taxi (Green), and Uber services in NYC, within the five boroughs: Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Regression Models and Machine Learning algorithms such as XGboost and Random Forest are used to predict the ridership of taxis and Uber dataset combined in NYC, given a time window of one-hour and locations within zip-code areas. The dataset consisting of over 90 million trips within the period April-September 2014, being Yellow with 86% the most used in the city, followed by Green with 9% and Uber with 5%. In outer boroughs, the number of pickups is 12.9 million (14%), while 77.9 million (86%) were made in Manhattan only. Yellow is the predominant option in Manhattan and Queens, while Green is preferred in Brooklyn and Bronx. In Staten Island, the market is shared between the three services. However, Uber presents a highly rising trend of 81% in Manhattan and 145% in outer boroughs during the analysis period. The regression model XGboost performed best because of its exceptional capacity to catch complex feature dependencies. The XGboost model accomplished an estimation of 38.51 for RMSE and 0.97 for R^2. This model could present valuable insights to taxi companies, decision-makers, and city planners in responding to questions, e.g., how to situate taxis where they are generally required, understand how ridership shifts over time, and the total number of taxis needed to dispatch in order to meet de the demand.
Optimization of Egg Yolk Protein Hydrolysis by RSM and Properties of Hydrolysates
Authors: Rios-Morales Silvia Norieth , Brito-de la Fuente Edmundo , Aguilar-Uscanga Maria Guadalupe , Torrestiana-Sánchez Beatriz
Published: January 2024

The effect of temperature, pH, and the enzyme-to-substrate ratio (E/S) on the degree of hydrolysis (DH) of lecithin-free egg yolk (LFEY) protein was optimized by using response surface methodology (RSM). A factorial design was applied to maximize DH and the initial reaction rate (V0). The DH values varied from 16 to 36 % and V0 from 69 to 287 g/L h in the range of tested conditions. The pH was the variable with a major influence on DH and V0. Under the optimized conditions (60°C, pH 9, and E/S=0.35 AU/g) most of the peptides in the hydrolysates had a molecular weight (MW) lower than 12 kDa since the first 10 min of the reaction. Hydrolysates collected after 60 min of the reaction contained mostly oligopeptides (MW<3.5 kDa) with potential antioxidant activity. These hydrolysates might be used as ingredients in high-protein nutritional supplements or the formulation of clinical nutritional products.
Numerical and experimental performance analysis of a horizontal axis hydrokinetic turbine
Authors: Betancur Gómez J. D. , Ardila Marín J. G. , Chica Arrieta E. L.
Published: January 2024

Alternative technologies such as hydrokinetic turbines can improve the electric energy conditions in rural or non interconnected areas with a low environmental impact. However, as they are an emergent device they must be studied further to better understand their phenomenology a nd the ways to improve their performance. The numerical and experimental evaluation of rotors under specific operation conditions depending on their hydrodynamic profiles result in efficiency curves for evaluated prototypes, so that devices are proposed which take full advantage of the flow conditions of a specific place. Considering the above, the main objective of this work was to numerically and experimentally evaluate a horizontal axis hydrokinetic turbine rotor prototype with an EPPLER E817 hydrodyna mic profile for a flow velocity of 1.4 m s 1 The simulations were carried out by means of computational fluid dynamics; the k ? SST turbulence model was used, and the torque was monitored. Then, the Grid Convergence Index ( was calculated to establish the results’ numerical uncertainty. For experimentation, the rotor was additively manufactured and tested in a test bench, where tests at velocity of nearly 1,4 m s 1 were performed and the braking voltage was varied to  measure torque at different tip speed ratio (TSR Finally, the experimental and numerical curves of power coefficient ( versus TSR were compared Both the simulation and experimental results show th at a TSR of about 4 represents the best operating conditions, but, due to mechanical losses in the experimental setup, the reported Cp values differ between a numerical 0.4 34 and an experimental 0.2 67 The power generated by the evaluated rotor could achie ve 117.0 W, thus showing the potential of this technology for electrical power supply with low environmental impact.
Production and application of activated carbon obtained from the thermochemical degradation of corn cob
Authors: Pedroza M. M. , Machado P. R. S. , Silva J. G. D. , Arruda M. G. , Picanço A. P.
Published: January 2024

The present work aims to perform the thermal degradation of corn cob for the production of activated carbon, which is used in a column adsorption system for the dechlorination of supply water. The biomass under study and the product generated by pyrolysis in a fixed bed reactor were analyzed using classical methods (moisture, volatile materials, ash and fixed carbon, lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose and apparent density) and instrumental methods (thermogravimetry and CNH). In the pyrolysis process, the following parameters were studied: temperature (360 to 640 oC) and heating rate (13 to 27 oC/min). The reaction time was 30 minutes. The dechlorination test using the activated carbon obtained in this research was carried out in an adsorption column in continuous flow at an average flow rate of 6 mL/min. The iodine number of the adsorbent produced in this research was calculated. The results obtained showed that the carbon content (44%) and the lignin content (28%) point to the use of residual biomass studied in this research for the production of activated carbon via the thermal route. The highest activated carbon yield was 71.12% at a temperature of 360 °C with a heating rate of 20 °C/min. While the minimum yield was 21.6% with a temperature of 600 °C and a heating rate of 25 °C/min. The iodine number of the activated carbon produced at 640 oC was 820 mgI2/g. In the adsorption test, the following coefficients from the Thomas model were obtained: kTH = 0.0093 mL/mg.min and qo = 98 mg/g, when a liquid flow equal to 9.9 mL/min was used. The adsorption capacity of coal is related to the flow rate of the dye solution, being noticed that the higher the liquid flow rate in the column, the higher the adsorbate mass transfer coefficient.
Foreword of Special section: “Monogenetic Volcanism, environment and Society”
Authors: Guilbaud Marie-Noëlle , Sosa-Ceballos Giovanni , Siebe Christina , Carniel Roberto
Published: January 2024

Monogenetic volcanism is a worldwide phenomenon that occurs in all tectonic and geographic environments, representing an important manifestation of the Earth´s internal dynamics that causes the formation of numerous volcanic edifices distributed over large areas, the monogenetic fields. The volcanic activity within these fields is generally of low intensity and with relatively long repose periods between successive events, favoring human settlements on the fertile soils it produces and their abundant natural resources, and causing a distributed volcanic hazard difficult to assess. With the increase in human population, the threats of new eruptions to society and highly productive agricultural areas are increasing every day.
Plant Doctor: The Messiah for New-Age Farmers
Authors: Gagare Yashraj , Sabale Omkar , Shelake Pratik , Shrikhande Prof. Deepali
Published: January 2024

bstract: Agriculture plays a major role in developing countries; however, food security remains a vital issue. Most crops get wasted due to a lack of storage facilities, transportation, and diseases. More than 15% of the crops get wasted in India due to diseases, hence it has become one of the major concerns to be resolved. There is a need for an automaticsystem that can identify these diseases and help farmers take appropriate steps to get rid of crop loss. Farmers have followedthe conventional method of identifying plant diseases with theirnaked eyes, and all farmers can't identify these diseases the sameway. With the advances in AI, there is a need to incorporate the facilities of computer vision in the field of agriculture. Deep Learning rich libraries and user as well as developer-friendly environment to work with, all these qualities make Deep Learning the favourable method to get started with this problem.
A Systematic Review on: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Using Machine Learning
Authors: Satpute Sanika
Published: January 2024

Abstract: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a medical condition which causes hormonal disorder in women in their childbearing years. The hormonal imbalance leads to a delayed or even absent menstrual cycle. Women with PCOS majorly suffer from excessive weight gain, facial hair growth, acne, hair loss, skin darkening and irregular periods leading to infertility in rare cases. Early detection and diagnosis of PCOS are crucial for timely intervention and management. The existing methodologies and treatments are insufficient for early-stage detection and prediction. Machine learning can play a significant role in automating PCOS detection based on medical data and patient information. To deal with this problem, we propose a system which can help in early detection and prediction of PCOS treatment from an optimal and minimal set of parameters. In this study, we present an online application that enables women to conveniently estimate their likelihood of having the condition while remaining in the comfort of their own homes until assistance becomes accessible. Using feature selection approaches, we select only the non-invasive, readily measurable characteristics at home, resulting in a minimal but optimal set of clinical data for the same prediction. We employ the random-forest classifier, which has demonstrated encouraging outcomes when used in conjunction with machine learning techniques to diagnose PCOS. The Kaggle dataset, which consists of data points with clinical variables such as weight increase, LHS levels, hair loss, acne, BMI, and follicles in the left and right ovary, is used in this work.
Micro-Pocket Embedded Carbon Capsulated Cement with Urea-Formaldehyde Microcapsules for Enhanced Performance in Construction Cement
Authors: A Dhanush , Essouradjane Dr.
Published: January 2024

Abstract: The innovative integration of Micro-Pocket Embedded Carbon Capsulated Cement (MPECCC) with UreaFormaldehyde Microcapsules (UFMCs) marks a paradigm shift in construction material engineering. This research endeavors to explore the synergistic effects of combining carbon encapsulation within micro-pockets and the controlled release mechanisms offered by urea-formaldehyde microcapsules. The resulting material, herein referred to as MPECCC with UFMCs, presents a novel approach to address critical challenges in the construction industry, such as enhanced durability, improved mechanical properties, and innovative functionalities.
Hydrobiological Studies in Special Reference with the Manner Dam Kamaraddy District
Authors: Padma A.
Published: January 2024

Abstract: The life and the life processes studied in water is Hydrobiology. Modern hydrobiology views as a discipline of ecology, but hydrobiology includes taxonomy, economic biology, industrial biology, and morphology. Limnology studies all freshwater bodies concerning physical, chemical, and biological characteristics (Das 1989). Studies on the ecology of various water reservoirs, dams, and river algae have been carried out extensively in different parts of India. The present review literature focuses on the pollution of water, the quantitative study of algal taxa, and the various works done around the globe with this respect.
Сумадираднаагийн “Харанхуйг арилгагч зул” (mun sel sgorn me, 1877) нэрт толь бичгийн тухай
Authors: Доржсүрэн Бүрнээ
Published: January 2024

Having translated Buddhist literary work in the Tibetan language into the Mongolian language for centuries, Mongolians have enriched the Mongolian literature corpus. It is known that Tibetan Mongolian dictionaries have been the key reference for well-known Mongolian translators. In particular, the Tibetan-Mongolian dictionary composed by Sumatiratna (Luvsanrinchen) in 1877 is noticeable. Before this dictionary, there had been published several dictionaries by Tibetan and Mongolian lexicographers in two languages, such as Tibetan-Tibetan, and Tibetan-Mongolian. This article discusses how productively well-known Mongolian lexicographer Sumatiratna used not only Tibetan-Mongolian but also “Dörben jüyil-ün üsüg qabsuruγsan toli bičig” (18th-19th centuries) and also explanatory dictionary “Qorin nigetü tayilburi toli” (1708-1717). The original text of the dictionary “Qaranqui-yi arilγaγči jula” (The Lamp Dispelling Darkness) consisting of more than nine hundred pages was edited and published in two volumes in 1959, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Some features of Sumatiratna’s dictionary in terms of the macro and micro levels of its structure also was studied in this article.
Монгол хэлний ойролцоо нэгжийг бодит болоод хийсвэр утгын талаас авч үзэх нь
Authors: Бадмааванчин Мөнгөнцэцэг
Published: January 2024

Бид монгол хэлний ойролцоо дагавар, ойролцоо өгүүлбэрийг авч үзэхдээ хэлний бага нэгж нь их нэгжээ агуулдаг, их нэгж нь бага нэгжээ багтаадаг харьцаанд нь тулгуурлан, тус бүрийг бодит болоод хийсвэр утгын талаас харьцуулан авч үзсэн болно. Үүнд: а. Монгол хэлний ойролцоо дагаврын илтгэж буй салаа утгын ихэнх нь таарвал тэдгээрийн утга нь ойртож, салаа утгын ихэнх нь ялгарвал ойролцоо утга нь холдоно гэж үзэж байна. Тодруулбал, үйл үгээс нэр үг үүсгэдэг “-дал, -ц” дагаврын салаа утгыг тодорхойлон харьцуулахад зөвхөн хэмжээ заасан утгаараа ялгаран, ихэнх нь таарч, улмаар тэдгээрийн утга нь ойртох тул ойролцоо утгат дагавар болно гэж үзэж байна. Монгол хэлний ойролцоо дагаврыг бодит болоод хийсвэр утгын талаас авч үзэхдээ, үйлээс нэр үг үүсгэх “-дал, -ц” дагавраар жишээлэн, тус бүрийн салаа утгыг харьцуулсан бөгөөд хийсвэр утгын талаас, бүтээн хөдлөх, өөрийн эрхээр хөдлөх утга бүхий үйл үндсэнд залгахад үйлийн янз байдал заасан утга илтгэх нь олонтоо байна. б. Монгол хэлний ойролцоо өгүүлбэрийг бодит болоод хийсвэр утгын талаас авч үзсэн нь агуулгын талд хамаарах бөгөөд эдгээр нь уг үйл явдал нэг юм уу, эсвэл үйл явдлын тухай санаа төстэйд тулгуурлана гэж үзэж болно. Бодит ойролцоо өгүүлбэр нь зүйлийн үгээр бодит үйл явдлыг давтан, нэг санаа илтгэж байна. Үүгээрээ хийсвэр ойролцоо өгүүлбэрээс ялгагдана. Түүнчлэн бодит ба хийсвэр ойролцоо өгүүлбэрийг бүтээхэд ойролцоо гишүүн чухал үүрэгтэй болох нь хэлний баримтаас харагдаж байна. Бодит ойролцоо өгүүлбэр нь нэг санааг илтгэхийн тулд бодит үйл явдлыг давтан, эс адилтган бүтсэн байдаг бол хийсвэр ойролцоо өгүүлбэр нь бодит санааг хийсвэр санаатай ил ба далд адилтган, улмаар ойролцоо санааг илтгэж байна.
Юань улсын ордны ёслолыг сурвалжийн баримтаар тодруулах нь
Authors: Тогтох Отгонтуул , Даваасүрэн Ундрах , Ням-Осор Золзаяа
Published: January 2024

Энэхүү илтгэлд “Юань улсын судар”-ын “Хөгжмийн ойллого” бүлгийг шүүн үзэж нүүдэлчдийн байгуулсан төрт улсууд “Ёслол хөгжим” хэмээх ойлголтыг төрийн ёслолдоо хэрхэн авч хэрэглэсэн талаар сурвалжийн баримтад тулгуурлан тайлбарлахыг зорьсон болно. Чингэхдээ хятадын уламжлалт “Ёслол хөгжим” хэмээх ухагдахууны үүсэл хөгжил, ёслол журмын талаарх судлаачдын үзэл хийгээд хятад эх сурвалжуудын мэдээг шүүрдэн харьцуулан тайлбарлалаа.
Монгол аман зохиол дахь шидэт зүүдний дүр, өгүүлэмж
Authors: Ишдорж Даваадорж
Published: January 2024

In Mongolian folklore, dreams, which are a reflection of a specific side of the human mind, are depicted in different ways. In this article, we have analyzed the motif of a magical dream and a hero who fills up the missing part of the story in a folktale and an epic, the category of verbal art. From this point of view, the deeds of the White Old Man and Palden Lhamo, who are the characters that lead the events in the dream, are bound to be fulfilled as soon as they wake up.
Хятадын уран зохиолыг монгол хэлээр орчуулж ирсэн уламжлал
Authors: Юэ Жю
Published: January 2024

This article highlights the issues of the tradition of translating Chinese into Mongolian in certain level. In other words, Chinese literary works that have introduced Mongolia in doing so, it covers the period from the earliest times to the present, and evaluates the extent of its influence on Mongolian literature and culture.
Гудамжны гэрэл зураг Монголын гэрэл зургийн гол төрөл болох нь
Authors: Даваасүрэн Золбоо
Published: January 2024

Since the development of photography in Mongolia, street photography has developed simultaneously. Nowadays, street photography is emerging strongly among the types of photography. In this study, we considered the development of world and Mongolian street photography and the definition of street photography. In this way, it is crucial to clearly show the growth of street photography, bring Mongolian street photography into the research cycle, and increase the value of street photography.
Төв азид дэлгэрсэн Александрын домог
Authors: Цэдэн Отгонсүрэн
Published: January 2024

Төв ази, Александрын домог, домог
Generation a solution to the equations of elasticity theory for a layered strip basing on the principle of compressed mappings
Authors: Zveryaev Evgeny M. , Rynkovskaya Marina I. , Hoa Van Dong
Published: January 2024

A systematic presentation of the modified classical semi-inverse SaintVenant method as an iterative one is given on the example of generating a solution to the differential equations of elasticity theory for a long layered strip. The firstorder differential equations of the plane problem are reduced to the dimensionless form and replaced by integral equations with respect to the transverse coordinate, just as it is done in the Picard method of simple iterations. In this case, a small parameter appears in the integral equations before the integral sign as a multiplying factor, which is used to ensure convergence of solutions in accordance with the Banach’s principle of compressed mappings. The equations and elasticity relations are converted to a form that enables to calculate the unknowns consecutively, so that the unknowns being calculated in one equation are the inputs for the next equation, and etc. Fulfillment of the boundary conditions at the long edges leads to ordinary differential equations for slowly and rapidly changing singular components of the solution with sixteen effective stiffness coefficients that are defined by integrals from the given ones as a stepped function of Young's moduli for each layer. Integrating of these ordinary differential equations makes it possible to obtain the formulas for all the required unknowns of the problem, including transverse stresses that are not defined in the classical theory of the beam and solutions of the edge effect type, and to fulfill all the boundary conditions for the elasticity theory problem. The solution of three boundary value problems of the strip elasticity theory is provided such as for a two-layer strip with layers of the same thickness and different thicknesses, and a strip with an arbitrary number of layers. Formulas for all unknowns of the problem are obtained.
Effect of using 3D-printed shell structure for reinforcement of ultra-high-performance concrete
Authors: Hematibahar Mohammad , Vatin Nikolai I. , Hamid Taheri Jafari , Gebre Tesfaldet H.
Published: January 2024

This study aims to investigate the effect of 3D-printed polymer shell reinforcemen ton ultra-high-performance concrete. The mechanical properties of ultra-high-performance polymer reinforced concrete have been investigated. At first, the 3D-printed shell reinforcements were designed using 3D Max and Rhino 6 software. Then, each was fabricated through the fused deposition modeling method and positioned into the cubic, cylindrical, and prismatic molds. In the next step, the prepared Ultra-High-Performance Concrete mixture was poured into the molds, and the samples were cured for 28 days. Finally, the compressive, tensile, and flexural strength tests were carried out on the samples. The results indicated that the compressive, tensile, and flexural strengths of reinforced samples were lower than that of the unreinforced ones, respectively. Although including 3D-printed reinforcement decreased the mechanical properties of the Ultra-High-Performance Concrete samples, it changed the fracture mechanism of concrete from brittle to ductile.