bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Entrevista com Ana Cecília Aranha
Authors: Aranha Ana Cecília , Avelar Thiago , Lobo Maristela , Soares Paulo Vinicius , Fregnani Eduardo Rodrigues
Published: March 2024

Ao longo de sua trajetória, Ana Cecília Aranha desenhou uma carreira de sucesso. A decisão por realizar sua graduação na FOP/UNICAMP (1997-2000), saindo da sua zona de conforto e indo morar no interior do estado de São Paulo, foi o primeiro passo. A efervescência acadêmica da faculdade e o entusiasmo dos seus professores serviram de exemplo para realizar sua iniciação científica e seguir com o mestrado em Clínica Odontológica (área de concentração em Dentística) na mesma instituição, concluindo em 2003. Foi, assim, pioneira em utilizar os lasers naquela instituição. Motivada pela possibilidade de continuar seus estudos em Dentística associando o uso dos lasers no maior laboratório de Lasers em Odontologia no Brasil, o LELO, na Faculdade de Odontologia da USP (FOUSP), retornou para São Paulo. Trocou mais uma vez a certeza na UNICAMP pela possibilidade e o sonho na USP. Durante seu Doutorado em Dentística na FOUSP, brilhou. Participou de inúmeras publicações científicas, investiu na carreira com incontáveis cursos clínicos, fez estágio científico na Universidade de Aachen, na Alemanha. Respirava e transbordava a Odontologia.
Corticoperfurações na sutura intermaxilar: uma nova abordagem associada ao MARPE
Authors: André Cristiane B.
Published: March 2024

OBJETIVO: Apresentar uma nova abordagem (Protocolo Andrade) para casos complexos de MARPE. DESCRIÇÃO: Esse protocolo consiste em perfurações guiadas da sutura intermaxilar, a fim de reduzir a resistência dessa sutura (região anterior da maxila). A região recebe de duas a três perfurações com broca de corticoperfuração de 1,5 mm de diâmetro, fragilizando até a parede cortical do canal nasopalatino. A guia utilizada possui um stop, com o objetivo de não permitir que a broca entre no canal nasopalatino e lesione o nervo nasopalatino. CONCLUSÃO: Esse protocolo eleva as chances de sucesso da técnica MARPE, devido à fragilização na região de maior volume ósseo da maxila. Além disso, para os casos de expansão maxilar por indicação respiratória, essa técnica garante uma abertura paralela e em assoalho da cavidade nasal, com melhores benefícios para a respiração.
Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factors of Sea Cucumber on Mare and Moti Islands Conservation Areas in North Maluku
Authors: Ramili Yunita , Umasangaji Halikuddin , Legohiwo Misnawati
Published: March 2024

This work aimed at determining the growth patterns and condition factors of three sea cucumber species, namely Holothuria atra, Bohadschia marmomata, and B. vitiensis in seagrass beds of Mare and Moti Islands. Samples were collected in March 2023 using a roaming survey method in a block area with an area of 5000 m2.  As amount of 54 sea cucumbers were analysed from Mare Island and 58 individuals from Moti Island. The results of this study indicate that the correlation (r) length-weight relationship for the three sea cucumber species is stronger (r > 0.6) on Moti Island than Mare Island.  H. atra and B. marmorata have a negative allometric growth pattern, while B. vitiensis has a positive allometric growth pattern on both islands. The Fulton condition factors for the sea cucumbers assessed on Mare Island were recorded for H. atra of 2.84 ± 2.01, B. marmorata of 3.13 ± 2.47 and B. vitiensis of 9.24 ± 5.73. Meanwhile, at Moti Island were found for H. atra of 12.49 ± 11.66, B. marmorata of 9.58 ± 7.38, and B. vitiensis of 8.87 ± 3.68. This is indicated that all sea cucumber species are in good physical condition. Meanwhile, the relative weight condition factor (Wr) of the three species of sea cucumbers on both islands were in the range above 100, which indicated a food surplus in their habitat. The results of this research can be important as the preliminary data in terms of sustainable management of sea cucumber stocks in North Maluku.
Smíšené právní instituty ve veřejné správě – k některým otázkám právního dualismu
Authors: Svoboda Tomáš
Published: March 2024

It is generally accepted that law consists of two main domains – private and public. At the same time, there is clear scepticism about the sharp separability of these domains. The problém of distinguishing private and public law is undoubtedly also a problem of public administration and its implementation as it is possible that the public purpose will also be fulfilled by private law norms. In addition, there may be legal institutes that combine more or less the norms of public and private law, for which the designation of hybrid legal institutes seems appropriate. However, such institutes may present some difficulties associated with legal dualism. The aim of this two-part paper (within its limited scope) is to provide a basic introduction to the issue of socalled hybrid legal institutes. In the first part of the paper, besides some general background, the text presents a triad of such institutes that are applied in the context of public administration and for which some debate over their legal nature could be observed in the domestic literature. In the second part (which will be published in a future issue of the journal), the text attempts to answer the research question of how to deal with these institutes, or rather considers some basic criteria for distinguishing private and public law in the context of public administration regulation.
Právní aspekty URBEXu z pohledu vlastníka nemovitosti v kontextu českého práva
Authors: Duda Danuta , Márton Michal , Turečková Kamila
Published: March 2024

Urban Exploration (URBEX) is a relatively recent leisure activity that is directly related to the exploration of abandoned and unused objects and areas, collectively referred to as brownfields. This survey of modern ruins is conducted for private purposes only, for the purpose of photo-documentation or video-visualization and their sharing within the community or presentation to the public. Due to the fact that the properties visited in this way are owned by other entities and there is often a real risk of damage to property and health, it is necessary to identify those legal aspects of URBEX that normatively regulate the relationship of both parties concerned. The aim of this paper is to define, within the framework of Czech legal standards, the rights and obligations of the property owner, which flow for them in connection with the realization of URBEX on real estate that is his property.
Babáček, Tomáš – Beneš, Josef – Hloušek, Filip – Knebel, Petr – Trylč, Ladislav. Zákon o výrobcích s ukončenou životností: praktický komentář
Authors: Vícha Ondřej
Published: March 2024

Book review on Babáček, Tomáš – Beneš, Josef – Hloušek, Filip – Knebel, Petr – Trylč, Ladislav. Zákon o výrobcích s ukončenou životností: praktický komentář. Praha: Wolters Kluwer ČR, 2023, 608 s. ISBN 978-80-7676-305-0 (váz.), 978-80-7676-306-7 (e-pub), 978-80-7676-307-4 (mobi)
Kommunal geschützt? – Trägerschaftsmodelle schwedischer Öffentlicher Bibliotheken auf dem Prüfstand. Einblicke in eine Debatte
Authors: Wischmann Antje
Published: March 2024

Dieser Beitrag skizziert Überlegungen zu einer bibliothekspolitischen Frage, die bisher noch schwer zu überblicken ist und die nur aus einer interdisziplinären Perspektive beleuchtet werden kann: Wie beeinflusst die Privatisierung Öffentlicher Bibliotheken die Auffassung des Bibliotheksortes? Inwieweit dürfen sich die Mitarbeitenden weiterhin auf die kommunale Koordination mit den neuartigen Vertragspartnern verlassen? Bleibt die pluralistische Arena zur Bildung einer kritischen Öffentlichkeit erhalten?

Schwedische Öffentliche Bibliotheken gelten als eine der letzten Bastionen des ehemaligen sozialdemokratischen Wohlfahrtsstaates. Ihre deliberativen Arbeitsweisen, ihre Abstimmung auf den kommunalen und regionalen Rahmen in den Bibliotheksplänen und ihre Profilierung durch das demokratiefördernd intendierte nationale Bibliotheksgesetz sind inspirierend auch für die deutschsprachige Bibliothekslandschaft oder für verwandte Einrichtungen. In der Diskussion um alternative Trägerschaften steht aus der Perspektive des Personals offenbar viel auf dem Spiel. Die ausgewerteten Stellungnahmen von schwedischen Bibliothekar:innen aus dem letzten Jahrzehnt geben Einblicke in die Selbstvergewisserung einer anti-neoliberalen Wertegemeinschaft, die einerseits für den Erhalt humanistischer Kultur- und Bildungseinrichtungen kämpft, andererseits die Notwendigkeit erkennt – angesichts der Einsparungen und des zunehmenden Einflusses rechtspopulistischer und liberal-konservativer Kräfte –, neuartige Trägerschaften und Betreibermodelle zu erproben.
Analysis and Numerical Simulation of Time-Fractional Derivative Contact Problem with Friction in Thermo-Viscoelasticity
Authors: Bouallala Mustapha , Essoufi EL-Hassan , Ouafik Youssef
Published: March 2024

The objective of this study is to analyze a quasistatic frictional contact problem involving the interaction between a thermo-viscoelastic body and a thermally conductive foundation. The constitutive relation in our investigation is constructed using a fractional Kelvin–Voigt model to describe displacement behavior. Additionally, the heat conduction aspect is governed by a time-fractional derivative parameter that is associated with temperature. The contact is modeled using the Signorini condition, which is a version of Coulomb’s law for dry friction. We develop a variational formulation for the problem and establish the existence of its weak solution using a combination of techniques, including the theory of monotone operators, Caputo derivative, Galerkin method, and the Banach fixed point theorem. To demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach, we include several numerical simulations that showcase the performance of the method.
An Intelligent Approach for Predicting Stock Market Movements in Emerging Markets Using Optimized Technical Indicators and Neural Networks
Authors: Sagaceta-Mejía Alma Rocío , Sánchez-Gutiérrez Máximo Eduardo , Fresán-Figueroa Julián Alberto
Published: March 2024

Integrating big data analytics and machine learning algorithms has become increasingly important in the fast-changing landscape of stock market investment. The numerical findings showcase the tangible impact of our methodology on the accuracy and efficiency of stock market trend predictions. Identifying and selecting the most salient features (technical indicators) is critical in predicting the trend direction of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in emerging markets, leveraging financial and economic indicators. Our methodology encompasses an array of statistical techniques strategically employed to identify critical technical indicators with significant implications for time series problems. We improve the efficacy of our model by performing systematic evaluations of statistical and machine learning methods across multiple sets of features or technical indicators, resulting in a more accurate trend prediction mechanism. Notably, our approach not only achieves a substantial reduction in the computational cost of the proposed neural network model by selecting only 5% of the total technical indicators for predicting ETF trends but also enhances the accuracy rate by approximately 2%.
On the Iwasawa main conjecture for generalized Heegner classes in a quaternionic setting
Authors: Pati Maria Rosaria
Published: March 2024

We prove one divisibility relation of the anticyclotomic Iwasawa Main Conjecture for a higher weight ordinary modular formfand an imaginary quadratic field satisfying a “relaxed” Heegner hypothesis. Let Λ be the anticyclotomic Iwasawa algebra. Following the approach of Howard and Longo–Vigni, we construct the Λ-adic Kolyvagin system of generalized Heegner classes coming from Heegner points on a suitable Shimura curve. As its application, we also prove one divisibility relation in the Iwasawa–Greenberg main conjecture for thep-adicL-function defined by Magrone.
Paley inequality for the Weyl transform and its applications
Authors: Singhal Ritika , Kumar N. Shravan
Published: March 2024

In this paper, we prove several versions of the classical Paley inequality for the Weyl transform. As for some applications, we prove a version of the Hörmander’s multiplier theorem to discuss

L
p

{L^{p}}

-

L
q

{L^{q}}

boundedness of the Weyl multipliers and prove the Hardy–Littlewood inequality. We also consider the vector-valued version of the inequalities of Paley, Hausdorff–Young, and Hardy–Littlewood and their relations. Finally, we also prove Pitt’s inequality for the Weyl transform.
Degenerate Schrödinger--Kirchhoff {(p,N)}-Laplacian problem with singular Trudinger--Moser nonlinearity in ℝ
N
Authors: Mahanta Deepak Kumar , Mukherjee Tuhina , Sarkar Abhishek
Published: March 2024

In this paper, we deal with the existence of nontrivial nonnegative solutions for a

(
p
,
N
)

{(p,N)}

-Laplacian Schrödinger–Kirchhoff problem in

ℝ
N

{\mathbb{R}^{N}}

with singular exponential nonlinearity. The main features of the paper are the

(
p
,
N
)

{(p,N)}

growth of the elliptic operators, the double lack of compactness, and the fact that the Kirchhoff function is of degenerate type. To establish the existence results, we use the mountain pass theorem, the Ekeland variational principle, the singular Trudinger–Moser inequality, and a completely new Brézis–Lieb-type lemma for singular exponential nonlinearity.
Free groups generated by two unipotent maps
Authors: Jiang Chao , Xie Baohua
Published: March 2024

Let A and B be two unipotent elements of

SU
⁢

(
2
,
1
)

{\mathrm{SU}(2,1)}

with distinct fixed points. In [S. B. Kalane and J. R. Parker,
Free groups generated by two parabolic maps,
Math. Z. 303 2023, 1, Paper No. 9], the authors gave several conditions that guarantee the subgroup

〈
A
,
B
〉

{\langle A,B\rangle}

is discrete and free by using Klein’s combination theorem. We will improve their conditions by using a variant of Klein’s combination theorem.
With the same arguments and the additional assumption that AB is unipotent, we also extend Parker and Will’s condition that guarantees the subgroup

〈
A
,
B
〉

{\langle A,B\rangle}

is discrete and free in [J. R. Parker and P. Will,
A complex hyperbolic Riley slice,
Geom. Topol. 21 2017, 6, 3391–3451].
Synthesis of imidazole derivatives in the last 5 years: An update
Authors: Devi Mayanglambam Maneeta , Devi Keisham Subharani , Singh Okram Mukherjee , Singh Thokchom Prasanta
Published: March 2024

Imidazole and its derivatives possess remarkable versatility, finding applications in medicine, synthetic chemistry, and industry. This review explores the latest advancements observed over the last few years (2018–2022), focusing on diverse multicomponent reactions conducted under different conditions. It highlights the role of catalysts and diverse conditions, optimizing synthetic efficiency. The review offers concise insights into emerging trends, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners seeking greener and more efficient imidazole synthesis.
The establishment of conscientious monopolies in rural communities
Authors: Bohler Forrest , Garden Allison
Published: March 2024

In the United States, healthcare providers have the federally protected right to conscientiously refuse to provide treatments or services that they feel violate their moral or religious values. This refusal of services is colloquially known as “conscientious objection,” which has become a polarizing topic in today’s medical and ethical landscape. Typically, physicians exercising their right to conscientious objection do not represent a barrier in access to care for most patient populations. This dynamic shifts, however, in rural America, where there are relatively few providers. In this commentary, we discuss some of the unique ramifications that are likely to occur when rural providers invoke conscientious objection in their medical practice and how this can in turn establish conscientious monopolies for the members of their communities.
Liking the Intrusion Analysis in In Re Facebook
Authors: Bambauer Jane R.
Published: March 2024

In re Facebook preserved a class action brought against Facebook based on its mass collection of web browsing data. Although the plaintiffs brought several common law and statutory causes of action, I will focus on the court’s analysis of intrusion upon seclusion. This is where the case makes its greatest contribution to 21st century jurisprudence. It clears up several puzzles that had troubled the tort (and indeed my own thinking) to the great benefit of tort theory and the progress of privacy law.
From Crisis to Control: Amidst and Postpandemic Data Protection Concerns in Singapore and Vietnam through the Lens of Techno-Solutionism and Efficient Violation of Privacy Rights
Authors: Ngo Nguyen Thao Vy
Published: March 2024

The success of Singapore with swift digital contact-tracing strategies inspired Vietnam to adopt similar measures, which both have raised concerns about balancing public health goals with personal data privacy. These approaches suggest a trend toward increased surveillance, citizen involvement in pandemic response, and enhanced government digitalization in everyday life postpandemic. This article examines the approaches of Singapore and Vietnam to data governance in the public sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, using the theories of techno-solutionism and the efficiency breach to assess how each country perceived and handled privacy rights during the crisis. The findings show that despite differing data governance approaches, both nations face similar challenges in balancing public interests and personal rights. This balance is particularly crucial in their pursuit of Pareto optimality in data protection laws against techno-solutionism, a key consideration in the development of smart cities or nations in the postpandemic era.
The crystal structure of (E)-1-(((2-amino-4,5-dimethylphenyl)iminio)methyl)naphthalen-2-olate, C19H18N2O
Authors: Xiong Hai-Lin , Zhang Jian-Guo , Zou Hao
Published: March 2024

C19H18N2O, orthorhombic, Pna21 (no. 33), a = 21.838(2) Å, b = 13.9663(11) Å, c = 4.9806(4) Å, V = 1519.1(2) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0702, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1948, T = 293 K.
Wegner estimate and localisation for alloy-type operators with minimal support assumptions on the single site potential
Authors: Täufer Matthias , Veselić Ivan
Published: March 2024

We prove a Wegner estimate for alloy-type models
merely assuming that the single site potential is lower bounded by a characteristic function of a thick set
(a particular class of sets of positive measure).
The proof exploits on one hand recently proven unique continuation principles or uncertainty relations for linear combinations of eigenfunctions of the Laplacian on cubes and on the other hand the well developed machinery for proving Wegner estimates.
We obtain a Wegner estimate with optimal volume dependence at all energies, and localization near the minimum of the spectrum, even for some non-stationary random potentials.
We complement the result by showing that a lower bound on the potential by the characteristic function of
a thick set is necessary for a Wegner estimate to hold.
Hence, we have identified a sharp condition on the size for the support of random potentials that
is sufficient and necessary for the validity of Wegner estimates.
Fictional characterization through repair, membership categorization, and attribute ascription
Authors: Okazawa Ryo
Published: March 2024

Linguistics and discourse studies have recently started treating fictional interactions as data worth analyzing in their own right, rather than incomplete representations of naturally occurring conversations. Aligning with advances in research on the use of language in fiction, this study addresses the functions of characters’ conversational practices in fictional works from an interactional perspective. By applying conversation analysis and membership categorization analysis to a sitcom series, this study explores how characters’ repair operation, membership categorization, and attribute ascription contribute to the construction and revelation of those characters (i.e., fictional characterization). Three patterns are illustrated: (1) a character engages in implicit categorization to account for trouble after operating repair; (2) a character’s changes of turn design in multiple repair operations show the character’s orientation toward an attribute of the other character; and (3) a character gives up repair operation and shows an orientation toward other characters’ attributes through implying negative assessment of them. The findings suggest that conversation analysis and membership categorization analysis are beneficial for research on fictional characterization. This study also discusses the reflexive and mutually constitutive relationship between the interactional participants’ characters and their conversational practices.
Tailoring reduced graphene oxide into nanofibrous architectures: fabrication, characterization, and functional insights
Authors: Rehman Jawaria , Anwar Nadia , Ahmed Muqarrab , Irfan Shaheen , Nowsherwan Ghazi Aman , Waheed Anwar Abdul , Iram Nazia , Arshad Javeria , Mushahid Nosheen , Saleem Ayesha
Published: March 2024

The electrospinning process allows the production of nanofibers from polymer solutions, making them suitable for various applications such as sensors, electronic devices, conductive materials, and advanced composites for high-temperature environments. In this research, polyaniline (PANI) was doped with camphor sulfonic camphor sulfonic acid (HCSA). HCSA dopant is used to modify the electrical and structural properties of polyaniline. To introduce reduced graphene oxide as a nanofiller to enhance the electrical properties of the polymer. Both the HCSA-doped PANI and HCSA-doped PANI with rGO nanofibers were electro-spun separately to create individual nanofibers. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy was used to investigate the chemical composition and functional groups present in the nanofibers. Field emission scanning electron microscopy was employed to study the nanofibers’ morphology, structure, and surface characteristics. Thermogravimetric analysis was used to assess the thermal stability of the nanofibers and to approximate the content of rGO. These results indicate that the addition of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) led to improvements in the nanofibers’ electrical conductivity and thermal stability.
Planning Urban Regeneration through Heritage Tourism: The Case of Kliptown, South Africa
Authors:   School of Tourism & Hospitality, University of Johannesburg, Christian M. Rogerson
Published: March 2024

Literature on heritage tourism planning in sub-Saharan Africa is underdeveloped. The aim in this paper is to investigate one highly significant heritage site, which is located in metropolitan Johannesburg, South Africa’s leading urban tourism destination. The specific focus is on Kliptown, a township of modern Soweto, situated 25 km south-west of Johannesburg city centre. In South African history, Kliptown is important in the anti-apartheid struggle for hosting the 1955 Congress of the People and the signing of the Freedom Charter. The planning of Kliptown as a destination for heritage tourism and its local impacts for physical area regeneration are analysed. It is demonstrated that at Kliptown, as has been the case with several other heritage tourism projects implemented during the post-apartheid period, the promised developmental effects for local communities have not materialised.
The Influence of Lighting on The Bedroom Towards The Sleep Quality of Children Aged 0-5 Years
Authors: Uding Risnawati , Fianti Fianti , Yulianti Ian
Published: March 2024

Lighting in the bedroom is important in maintaining the quality of children's sleep. At the age of 0-5 years, a child has a sleep duration of around 11-18 hours, so it is necessary to pay attention to the lighting in the bedroom so that children have quality sleep time. This study aims to determine the effect of lighting in the bedroom on the sleep quality of children aged 0-5 years. Samples were taken randomly with the age range of children 0-5 years with the criteria of children accustomed to sleeping with the lights off as many as 6 samples.  The number of samples was adjusted to the availability of samples around the research site in Tinjomoyo village. Data collection techniques were observation and questionnaires. The parents of the sample filled out the observation sheets and questionnaires. The duration of data collection depends on how many times each sample wakes up during sleep at night, starting when the child falls asleep until 03.00 AM. The results showed that there was an effect of bedroom lighting on the sleep quality of children aged 0-5 years as indicated by a change in the child's total awakening, which is an average of 2 fewer awakenings during sleep from the lights on to the lights off.
Optimizing Atmospheric Ion Harvesting Electrodes with Graphene for Clean Energy Generation Based on Capacitive Properties and Energy Storage
Authors: Rahiemy Ghitha Nadhira Azka , Irham Zulfikar , Gumilang Yuma Estu , El-Syifa Avisena Kemal , Yunita Duta Norma , Sulistyani Eko Tri
Published: March 2024

The atmosphere is rich in positive ions, rendering it electrically more positive than the Earth's surface. This characteristic presents the atmosphere as a potential source of renewable energy through ion harvesting. This study harnesses the electrical properties by optimizing ion harvesting electrodes using pristine graphene and graphene-Au thin films to generate clean electricity. Research methods included Raman Spectroscopy and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) to assess the surface characteristics and capacitance of the graphene samples, along with laboratory-scale ion harvesting simulations to evaluate the energy data produced in the ion harvesting process. The samples used in this study were identified as bilayer graphene, as confirmed by Raman Spectroscopy. CV testing yielded capacitance values of 0.40288 F for pristine graphene and 0.44879 F for graphene-Au samples. According to ion harvesting simulations, graphene-Au generated approximately 6.8 times more energy than pristine graphene and five times more energy than copper alone. The respective energy outputs for graphene-Au, pristine graphene, and pure copper were 1.376 mW, 1.157 mW, and 0.374 mW. These results demonstrate that adding a graphene layer to the atmospheric ion-harvesting electrode can optimize the electricity generation process.
Functional Movement Screen at DKI Jakarta POPB Athletics in 2023
Authors: Ramadani Ermyka Elma Elma , Setiakarnawijaya Yasep , Kuswahyudi Kuswahyudi
Published: March 2024

Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a method for assessing a person's functional movement abilities. FMS can be used as a screening and injury prevention effort. The aim of this research is to provide information on weaknesses in functional movement patterns, FMS provides information on asymmetries and limitations in functional movement patterns between right and left and FMS helps predict the risk of injury that may occur. FMS consists of 7 movements, namely: (1) Deep Squat, (2) Hurdle Step, (3) Inline Lunges, (4) Shoulder Mobility, (5) Active Straight Leg Raise, (6) Trunk Stability Push Up, and (7) Rotary Stability. This research is quantitative descriptive. By using observation techniques to collect information. This research involves the use of tools, instruments and procedures to collect objective and systematic data. In this research, the 2023 Jakarta popb athletics athletes were involved with a total sample of 13 athletes. The results of this research show that the FMS profile of POPB DKI Jakarta athletic athletes in 2023 is 1 athlete showing points 21, namely a perfect score, 7 athletes showing points 17-20, namely good, 3 athletes showing points 14-16, namely inefficient. The average profile of POPB DKI Jakarta athletic athletes in 2023 is in good condition.
Colour and furniture brand identity: Exploring the strategic value of brand’s iconic colour
Authors: Tang Tingli , Chen Yushu
Published: March 2024

This research explores the intersection of colour marketing and brand identity, focusing on the role of iconic colour in furniture branding. A comprehensive framework for crafting a furniture brand’s iconic colour was developed, and structural equation modeling was used to analyze data from three offline experiments with a total sample size of 111 subjects. The findings highlight the crucial influence of iconic colour on brand identity, revealing that both the referential meaning of hue and gender significantly impact brand perception. Contrary to conventional beliefs, variations in saturation and value are not solely detrimental; they can also enrich brand identity. The iconic colour serves as a cornerstone for ensuring consistency across internal and external brand dimensions, solidifying the brand’s core identifiers, and resonating with consumers’ minds. This research underscores the pivotal role of iconic colour in forging a coherent and distinct brand identity, offering valuable insights for marketers and brand strategists in the furniture industry and beyond.
Surface Structure of Coatings
Authors:   Thames Group Limited, Ranger A. E.
Published: March 2024

The positive intercept which appears on a graph of K and N ink absorption versus a function of absorption time has previously been interpreted as a measure of surface roughness. In the case of coated surfaces, evidence is offered that it is an indicator of a porous top layer of the coating with distinctly different properties from those of the main part of the coating. It is shown that the total void volume of this top layer depends on both the capillary suction exerted by the substrate and on the speed of drying of the coating and its pore size is intermediate between that of the substrate and the main coating layer.
Chemical Modification of Pulp Refining Rates
Authors:   College of Forest Resources and Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Allan G. G. , Aravamuthan R. ,   College of Forest Resources and Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Christien C. ,   College of Forest Resources and Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Raghuraman M. K. ,   College of Forest Resources and Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington
Published: March 2024

It has long been known that certain simple chemicals can either accelerate or retard the rate of refining of pulps. Based on surface adsorption and osmotic pressure considerations, a hypothesis is proposed to provide a rationale for the behavior of these chemicals. The validity of this theory is demonstrated by the prediction of the effectiveness of a colorless, photostable chemical as a new beating aid and the verification of its performance as an accelerator for the refining of both chemical and mechanical pulp as well as secondary fibers.
Implementación del metaverso para la gestión de los procesos de investigación
Authors: Peña Lapeira Camilo J. , García Donato Andrea , Rodríguez Amortegui Erika
Published: March 2024

La propuesta pretende el diseño e implementación de un metaverso, como escenario de realidad virtual, para el desarrollo de experiencias en cada uno de los componentes de la investigación formativa al interior de la Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, desde los ejes de Investigación, Desarrollo, Innovación y Creación artística y cultural (I + D + i + C), lo formativo, la gestión editorial y la transferencia de conocimiento y tecnología. Para tal fin, se pretende que esta investigación se oriente desde una fase preliminar de caracterización de los estudiantes y docentes entorno a conocimiento, competencias y habilidades digitales que permita evidenciar las capacidades técnicas, operativas y tecnológicas para poder realizar el diseño e implementación, por lo cual se plantea el desarrollo de una primera fase de la que se obtenga; el estado del arte, un diagnóstico de necesidades y la caracterización técnica. Estos insumos permitirán el desarrollo de un diseño preliminar con el que pueda realizarse un pilotaje y a través de este fortalecer lo avanzado con miras a un diseño definitivo. Por lo anterior, se entiende que se propone una investigación de tipo mixto que se servirá de instrumentos de recolección de información cualitativa y cuantitativa aplicada a una población de 1000 estudiantes y 100 docentes. En resultados preliminares se evidencia que dicha población al menos desde lo técnico y lo tecnológico tiene las condiciones mínimas para la futura implementación pero que hay algunas dificultades a considerar.
Aula Invertida Inteligente (AII); una estrategia pertinente para el internado de medicina.
Authors: Herrera Alcaíno Álvaro
Published: March 2024

Este estudio evalúa la percepción estudiantil con respecto a la experiencia educativa usando "Aula Invertida Inteligente (AII)" en un seminario del internado de Obstetricia y Ginecología en la Universidad San Sebastián. Dicha estrategia invierte los elementos tradicionales de la enseñanza, proporcionando la instrucción asincrónica fuera del aula, incorporando plan de clase, materiales y guía de estudio para clarificar el proceso. La instancia sincrónica consta de control de entrada y clase orientada a resolver casos clínicos y desarrollar procesos cognitivos mayores. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal para evaluar la implementación de AII en el seminario de evaluación de la unidad feto placentaria. Los resultados indican que la mayoría de los estudiantes estuvieron de acuerdo en que AII facilitó el aprendizaje, proporcionó una hoja de ruta eficiente para el estudio del tema, promovió el estudio y la participación activa, y mejoró la calidad de los seminarios. Se sugiere la inclusión de ayudantes alumnos en la preparación de los materiales para optimizar la estrategia. Futuras investigaciones podrían comparar la efectividad de AII con otros métodos de enseñanza, explorar su efectividad en otros contextos y con diferentes grupos de estudiantes.
Modeling and Forecasting the Removal of Biogenic Elements from Agricultural Lands Depending on the Soil Agrophysical Properties
Authors: Jabborov Nozim I. , Savelyev Anatoliy P. , Dobrinov Aleksandr V. , Zakharov Anton M. , Zhuikov Ilya I.
Published: March 2024

Introduction. Environmental pollution prevention, including prevention of water bodies, with nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) when they are removed from agricultural lands with possible runoff is a topical problem that requires a timely solution. The studies have found that the removal of nutrients is a result of geochemical processes, fertilization, and other factors. In this regard, mathematical modeling of the process of removal of nutrients from agricultural lands and their possible entry into water bodies is an urgent task.
Aim of the Study. The study is aimed at modeling and predicting the process of possible removal of nutrients from agricultural lands to water bodies.
Materials and Methods. When conducting the study, there were used well-known modeling methods. They are the methods for calculating the removal of nutrients from agricultural objects into water bodies, based on the minimum amount of initial information for predicting the eutrophication of water bodies and agrochemical methods taking into account the structure and size of field and agricultural areas, crop yields, and removal nutrients with the harvest.
Results. Based on an analysis of the literature and expert judgment, a list of the most significant indicators influencing the process of nitrogen and phosphorus removal was justified. There have been developed mathematical models to determine and predict the input of nutrients from agricultural lands to water bodies. There have been found significant indicators influencing the amount of input of nutrients, such as the amount of applied fertilizers, the volume of moisture, soil water capacity, field area, depth of cultivation, etc. There is given an example of calculating the amount of input of nutrients into water bodies with a rainfall intensity of 50 mm per hour.
Discussion and Conclusion. The essence of the proposed mathematical models comes down to the synthesis of numerous indicators in the complex process of removal of nutrients and their impact on water quality. The proposed mathematical models make it possible to predict the removal of nutrients from agricultural lands and to develop and implement technical and technological solutions to prevent environmental pollution.
The aroma profile of butter produced using different starter cultures
Authors:   Ataturk University, College of Agriculture, Department of Food Engineering, 25100 Erzurum, Turkey, Şengül Mustafa
Published: March 2024

The aroma of fermented dairy products is greatly influenced by starter cultures and by the lactic acid bacteria strains that are used as starter cultures. Experimental butter samples were produced using no starter culture, by a commercial starter culture (Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis, Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris, Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis biovar. diacetylactis, Leuconostoc mesenteroides), by a prepared bacteria mix (Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis EM1, Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris EM28, Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis biovar. diacetylactis G49, Leuconostoc mesenteroides B3), and by a prepared bacteria mix fortified with Lactobacillus rhamnosus B19 (L. rhamnosus B19). The aroma profile of the butter samples was investigated using a gas chromatography mass spectometry method (GC-MS). A total of 92 components were determined in the butter samples, including acids (12), alcohols (20), aldehydes (9), alkanes (6), esters (8), ketones (19) and several other aroma compounds (18). The sample containing the prepared starter culture had the most detectable aroma components, while the lowest number of aromatic components were found in the sample without a starter culture. 2,3-butanedione (diacetyl) was not detected in the sample without a starter culture. 2-Butanone 3-hydroxy- (acetoin) content was the highest in the sample containing the commercial starter culture and the lowest in the sample without a starter culture.
Morphological Characteristics and Similarity Analysis of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in Wonosobo, Temanggung, and Magelang Regencies
Authors: Sugiyarto Sugiyarto , Wahyudiningsih Tri Suwarni , Darmawan Ericka , Hidayah Listya
Published: March 2024

The diversity of cassava in Wonosobo, Temanggung and Magelang districts must be investigated. The objective of the study was to analyze the diversity of cassava based on morphological characteristics. The cassava of each accession was planted in Bandongan, Magelang Regency. Morphological characters observed after six months of planting included apical leaf color, apical leaf hair, leaf lobe shape, petiole color, leaf color, number of leaf lobes, leaf length, leaf width, petiole length, vein color, petiole orientation, color epidermis of stem, color of outer appearance of stem, distance between nodes, stem growth, color of mature branch tip, branching type, tuber, tuber shape, outer tuber skin color, tuber flesh color, and tuber inner skin color. Analysis of the morphological characteristics of cassava is presented in the form of a dendrogram using the MVSP (Multi Variate Statistical Package) version 3.22. The results of the study obtained 39 accessions of cassava which showed different morphological characteristics. The lowest morphological similarity (0.735) was found in Group I only consisted of 2 acquisitions that did not have tubers, namely Red Vegetables and Green Vegetables and Group II ( Groups III and IV) have a similarity of 0.92. The highest similarity was in groups IIIa and IIIb and Groups IVa and IVb have a similarity coefficient value of 0.95. The morphological diversity of 39 accessions is a source of cassava germplasm: 37 accessions are harvested for tubers and 2 accessions areharvested explicitly for leaves as vegetables. This research was useful for the development of cassava-based food industry bioproducts.
‘Instructed Second Language Acquisition Research Methods’ Laura Gurzynski-Weiss and YouJin Kim (eds) (2022)
Authors: Borro Ilaria
Published: March 2024

Instructed Second Language Acquisition Research MethodsLaura Gurzynski-Weiss and YouJin Kim (eds) (2022). Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company, 388pp.
O desamparo em Freud e a política como ruptura dos possíveis
Authors: Neves Tiago Iwasawa , Nantes Samuel de Sousa
Published: March 2024

Resumo Este trabalho visa delinear o conceito de desamparo por meio da metapsicologia freudiana e como isso implica outra forma de pensar a política. Desse modo, o desamparo não é concebido unicamente como a vulnerabilidade do bebê ao nascer, mas, também, como a falta de respostas às excitações internas. Tal estado de desamparo é radicalizado a partir da concepção de pulsão de morte construída por Freud. A pulsão de morte gera processos de desabamentos, rupturas, desligamentos e despossessão, essenciais para a própria vida se complexificar. Nesse sentido, propomos o desamparo como afeto político central quando pensamos em transformação. A partir do desabamento de si e da abertura radical ao contato do outro, podemos experimentar outras formas de experiências, outras formas de afetação e, consequentemente, a construção de corpos políticos rumo à transformação política radical.
Entre paradas e movimentos: uma revisão teórica a respeito do silêncio em psicanálise
Authors: Fonseca Mariana Saldanha da , Conti Luciane De
Published: March 2024

Resumo Em um contexto clínico, existem diversos tipos de silêncio, próprios de cada análise e presentes de diferentes formas no processo analítico. Este artigo visa realizar uma revisão teórica a respeito do silêncio na literatura psicanalítica. Pretende, também, transitar por reflexões existentes na psicanálise acerca de um silêncio específico: silêncio com potência de movimento e função criadora no processo de análise. A partir da revisão realizada, percebe-se que o silêncio na clínica psicanalítica pode ser pensado a partir do silêncio do paciente, do analista ou em seu aspecto intersubjetivo, ou seja, relacional. A revisão da palavra “silêncio” na obra freudiana abre espaço para pensar a presença intrínseca, porém, coadjuvante, do silêncio na psicanálise desde suas origens. A pesquisa também possibilita ampliar o entendimento do silêncio para além de seu aspecto resistencial. Ilumina os aspectos produtivos e potentes desse conceito em psicanálise e no trabalho analítico.
Detection of antibodies against Leishmania species using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in cats from the western border of Brazil
Authors: Pradella Gabriela Döwich , Escobar Taiane Acunha , Santos Thália Pacheco dos , Minuzzi Jennifer Stello , Silva Lívia Kmetzsch Rosa e , Roman Isac Junior , Vogel Fernanda Silveira Flôres , Duarte Claudia Acosta , Lübeck Irina
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT: Feline leishmaniosis is infrequent worldwide, and cats have been suggested as secondary reservoirs for the parasite. However, specific diagnostic techniques for feline samples are scarce. In this study, we standardized an in-house indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using crude Leishmaniainfantum antigen to detect antibodies in feline samples from an endemic canine visceral leishmaniosis (CVL) area in the western border of Brazil. The results were compared with those of an indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). We tested semi-domiciled felines residing in Uruguaiana and Barra do Quaraí, Rio Grande do Sul. Among the 41 samples, 25 (61%) were positive using ELISA and 24 (58%) were positive using IFA (1:40). Our findings demonstrated a high seropositivity of feline samples from the endemic CVL area in the western border of Brazil, and we proposed the use of an in-house ELISA with crude antigen for population screening. This is the first serological survey on felines in a region where CVL is well established.
Genetic characterization and predominance of the new CPV-2a variant in clinical cases of canine parvovirus in the western region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Authors: Leal Bianca de Castro , Jardim José Conrado dos Santos , Trost Maria Elisa , Anjos Bruno Leite dos , Finger Paula Fonseca , Traesel Carolina Kist , Brum Mário Celso Sperotto
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT: Canine parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) is an important causative agent of segmental enteritis in young dogs and has globally distributed variants and subtypes. Viral mutations can alter the pathogenesis and clinical signs, making identifying the samples circulating in a given region relevant. This study described the epidemiological and clinical findings and the molecular characterization of CPV-2 samples circulating in the canine population of Uruguaiana, Rio Grande doSul (RS), Brazil. We analyzed 27 cases with a complete clinical history and at least one confirmatory etiologic diagnosis. In addition to clinical and epidemiological data, whole blood samples or tissues were tested by PCR for viral DNA detection. Amplified products were sequenced and analyzed, and phylogeny was generated with reference sequences. The disease was diagnosed especially in the summer months, and the most common clinical findings were diarrhea, anorexia, listlessness, and vomiting. Infection was predominant in young (< 6 months) unvaccinated or partially immunized dogs, with mortality exceeding 93%. It was possible to identify 15 CPV-2 samples, four of which were CPV-2a and 11 were new CPV-2a. It can be concluded that canine parvovirus is a disease with high mortality rates, with young unvaccinated dogs being more susceptible, with a predominance of the new CPV-2a variant in the western region of Rio Grande do Sul.
Da reflexão na ação ao conhecimento ilusório nas Unidades de Polícia Técnica Forense em Portugal
Authors: Costa Susana
Published: March 2024

Resumo As últimas décadas têm testemunhado o desenvolvimento e a expansão dos usos da ciência e da tecnologia em muitas áreas da vida social. Para a justiça criminal essa expansão pode constituir uma oportunidade para incorporar e testar o poder das novas ferramentas forenses. Contudo, tratando-se de instituições tradicionais, as forças policiais e o sistema de justiça em geral podem necessitar de períodos de adaptação para que as novas tecnologias sejam incorporadas nas maneiras de pensar e de fazer. Com base em grupos focais realizados em Unidades de Polícia Técnica Forense (UPT) em Portugal e adotando metodologias qualitativas e interpretativas, este artigo procura perceber como é que as tecnologias de ADN são incorporadas no trabalho de investigação policial. Ao fazê-lo explora a “reflexão na ação” feita pelas UPT e o “conhecimento problemático” associado ao seu trabalho: conhecimento tácito, inerte, ritual, alien e ainda um novo tipo de conhecimento a que aqui chamamos de ilusório.
FlightBERT++: A Non-autoregressive Multi-Horizon Flight Trajectory Prediction Framework
Authors: Guo Dongyue , Zhang Zheng , Yan Zhen , Zhang Jianwei , Lin Yi
Published: March 2024

Flight Trajectory Prediction (FTP) is an essential task in Air Traffic Control (ATC), which can assist air traffic controllers in managing airspace more safely and efficiently. Existing approaches generally perform multi-horizon FTP tasks in an autoregressive manner, thereby suffering from error accumulation and low-efficiency problems. In this paper, a novel framework, called FlightBERT++, is proposed to i) forecast multi-horizon flight trajectories directly in a non-autoregressive way, and ii) improve the limitation of the binary encoding (BE) representation in the FlightBERT. Specifically, the FlightBERT++ is implemented by a generalized encoder-decoder architecture, in which the encoder learns the temporal-spatial patterns from historical observations and the decoder predicts the flight status for the future horizons. Compared with conventional architecture, an innovative horizon-aware contexts generator is dedicatedly designed to consider the prior horizon information, which further enables non-autoregressive multi-horizon prediction. Moreover, a differential prompted decoder is proposed to enhance the capability of the differential predictions by leveraging the stationarity of the differential sequence. The experimental results on a real-world dataset demonstrated that the FlightBERT++ outperformed the competitive baselines in both FTP performance and computational efficiency.