bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seasonal variations and water chemical control mechanism of water quality in a suburban river near a coal city: a case study in the Xinbian River of Suzhou City, Anhui Province, China
Authors: Chen Yuqi , Peng Weihua , Lin Manli , Qiu Xinyi , Liu Jiankui , Zhang Jinchen , Xu Dong
Published: March 2024

To study the seasonal change rules of water quality indicators and water chemical control mechanisms in the nearby city river Xinbian River, in Suzhou City, Anhui Province, China, nine points were selected and periodically sampled for 12 months. Totally 108 water samples were collected, and basic physical–chemical indicators and routine ions (e.g., Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, SO42−, Cl−, F−, NO3−, CO32−, and HCO3−) were measured. Piper diagram, Gibbs diagram, and ion ratio method were used. The result shows that the seasonal and upstream-to-downstream variations in pH were less varied, whereas the fluctuation in dissolved oxygen was large. Four ions, namely, SO42-, F−, Cl−, and Na+ generally first decreased overall and then changed from spring to winter. The maximum contents of SO42- (406.03 mg/L), Cl− (250.22 mg/L), and Na+ (269.99 mg/L) in single water samples appeared at the S9 sampling point (Suzhou control gate) in March 2020. The dominant hydrochemical types in summer were Na–Ca–HCO3 and Na–Mg–SO4, while Na–Mg–SO4 and Na–Mg–HCO3 were the main hydrochemical types in the other seasons. The control factors of water chemical composition vary according to the season. However, rock weathering (e.g., silicate dissolution) is the dominant control factor of water chemistry in the studied river section.
Estimating the water quality index based on interpretable machine learning models
Authors: Yang Shiwei , Liang Ruifeng , Chen Junguang , Wang Yuanming , Li Kefeng
Published: March 2024

The water quality index (WQI) is an important tool for evaluating the water quality status of lakes. In this study, we used the WQI to evaluate the spatial water quality characteristics of Dianchi Lake. However, the WQI calculation is time-consuming, and machine learning models exhibit significant advantages in terms of timeliness and nonlinear data fitting. We used a machine learning model with optimized parameters to predict the WQI, and the light gradient boosting machine achieved good predictive performance. The machine learning model trained based on the entire Dianchi Lake water quality data achieved coefficient of determination (R2), mean square error, and mean absolute error values of 0.989, 0.228, and 0.298, respectively. In addition, we used the Shapley additive explanations (SHAP) method to interpret and analyse the machine learning model and identified the main water quality parameter that affects the WQI of Dianchi Lake as NH4+-N. Within the entire range of Dianchi Lake, the SHAP values of NH4+-N varied from −9 to 3. Thus, in future water environmental governance, it is necessary to focus on NH4+-N changes. These results can provide a reference for the treatment of lake water environments.
Cross Talks between CNS and CVS Diseases: An Alliance to Annihilate
Authors: Chib Shivani , Devi Sushma , Chalotra Rishabh , Mittal Neeraj , Singh Thakur Gurjeet , Kumar Puneet , Singh Randhir
Published: March 2024

Cardiovascular and neurological diseases cause substantial morbidity and mortality
globally. Moreover, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. About
17.9 million people are affected by cardiovascular diseases and 6.8 million people die every
year due to neurological diseases. The common neurologic manifestations of cardiovascular
illness include stroke syndrome which is responsible for unconsciousness and several other
morbidities significantly diminished the quality of life of patients. Therefore, it is prudent need
to explore the mechanistic and molecular connection between cardiovascular disorders and
neurological disorders. The present review emphasizes the association between cardiovascular
and neurological diseases specifically Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and Huntington’s
disease.
Carvacrol: Innovative Synthesis Pathways and Overview of its Patented Applications
Authors: El Boukhari Reda , Fatimi Ahmed
Published: March 2024

Aim:

This research concerns the patentability of carvacrol; it could be helpful
for researchers to easily identify any innovation in the biotechnological application of
this monoterpene as well as other similar compounds.

Background:

Like thyme or oregano, several plants in the Lamiaceae family produce
carvacrol. It is one of the secondary metabolites with several biological activities, including
the improvement in plants’ resistance and their protection. Carvacrol has many chemical
properties, such as antioxidant and anti-microbial, which have made it interesting for
multiple biotechnological applications in the fields of food, feed, pharmacology, and
cosmetology.

Objective:

We have made an attempt to demonstrate the value of carvacrol, first by
studying quantitative data from patent documents, and then, through some relevant patents,
we have tried to highlight the various fields of innovation related to the properties
of carvacrol.

Methods:

For the study, we have collected and sorted patent documents (i.e., patent applications
and granted patents) from specialized patent databases, using “carvacrol” and
some of its synonyms as keywords. The selected documents have included these keywords
in their titles, abstracts, or claims. Then, thanks to patent analysis, we have tried to
provide an overview of the useful properties of organic compounds.

Results:

We have shown that about 90% of the patent documents studied have been published
in the 2000s. The number of publications, which is constantly increasing, demonstrates
the growing interest in carvacrol. Although the applications of carvacrol are varied,
the data on the IPC classification show that most published innovations are concerned
with formulations in the fields of health, food, and feed. The study of the most
relevant patents has allowed us to highlight some developments in the extraction and synthesis
of carvacrol and some examples of patents that illustrate the wide possibilities offered
by the exploitation of carvacrol. Thus, we have discussed its use in the cosmetic,
pharmaceutical, food, and agricultural fields.

Conclusion:

Carvacrol is a natural compound with beneficial properties. Several applications
using this monoterpene have already been patented in different fields. However, the
evolution of patentability has grown this past year and revealed the potential of carvacrol
in biotechnology.
RNA Interference-based Therapies for the Reduction of Cardiovascular Risk
Authors: Nazarenko Natalia , Seo Jiyoung , Nagraj Sanjana , Palaiodimos Leonidas , Kokkinidis Damianos G.
Published: March 2024

Globally, there remains an unwavering increase in the incidence of cvd - from 271 million in 1990 to 523 million in 2019. Among the several
modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors of heart disease, dyslipidemia is an important and prevalent risk factor mediated by both genetics and
lifestyle factors. Hence, lowering lipid levels, specifically, ldl-c levels (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol), is a key strategy in decreasing the risk
of cardiovascular disease. A reduction of 20 mg/dl in ldl-c levels has been found to prevent 2-3 cases of coronary artery disease (cad) for every
1000 individuals. Studies have also found reductions in ldl-c levels to be associated with a mortality benefit. However, ldl-c levels reduction may
not eliminate the risk of significant cardiovascular events.
Mosaic Potocki-Lupski Syndrome Due to a Supernumerary Marker Chromosome Containing RAI1
Authors: Bayanbold Khaliunaa , Tolbanen Noel , Bernat John , Nagy Jaime
Published: March 2024

Potocki-Lupski syndrome (PTLS) is a recurrent microduplication syndrome characterized by developmental delay, behavioral abnormalities, mildly dysmorphic facial features, hypotonia, and sleep disorders. We report here a 3-year-old girl diagnosed with mosaic PTLS harboring a supernumerary marker chromosome containing the RAI1 (retinoic acid induced 1) gene. Cytogenetic testing, including chromosomal microarray, karyotype, and FISH analysis, identified a ring chromosome containing portions of chromosomes 14 and 17 in 85% of cells. Clinical features of this individual included atypical facies with frontal bossing, bitemporal narrowing, prominent cupped ears, and mild speech delay. Presented here is a novel case of PTLS associated with mosaic gains of chromosomes 14 and 17. As small supernumerary marker chromosomes (sSMCs) involving non-acrocentric chromosomes are rare, this case contributes to our understanding of phenotypic spectrum associated with sSMC(17).
Reducción de dosis de fertilizante mineral fosfatado mediante la inoculación de bacterias solubilizadoras de fosfato en Gossypium hirsutum
Authors: Romero Perdomo Felipe , Ruth Bonilla
Published: March 2024

La excesiva aplicación de fertilizantes minerales fosfatados (FMF) para la producción del algodonero es una de las problemáticas sociales, económicas y ambientales que afronta el sector en Colombia. Una de las estrategias para reducir el uso de FMF es mediante la aplicación de bacterias solubilizadoras de fosfato (BSF; Pereg & McMillan, 2015). Para proporcionar fósforo a las plantas, la BSF activan varios mecanismos, como la producción de enzimas y ácidos orgánicos que actúan sobre fosfatos insolubles y los convierte en formas solubles (Richardson & Simpson, 2011). Además, se ha demostrado que los BSF son capaces de sintetizar compuestos volátiles, ácido indólico (IAA), sideróforos, entre otros, para estimular la germinación de las semillas, el crecimiento de las plantas y los procesos de rendimiento (Otieno et al., 2015). Con base en el impacto reportado sobre la aplicación de BSF en cultivos, surgió la necesidad de seleccionar una cepa con el potencial de reducir aplicaciones de fertilizante fosfatado en la producción del algodón.
Evolving Trends and Emerging Hot-Spots in Virtual Reality Research within Nursing (2013-2023): A Decade of Bibliometric Insights (Preprint)
Authors: Wang Ting , Liu Kai , Zheng Yanxue , Liu He , Li Wei
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Virtual reality (VR) is a sophisticated computer technology that integrates various sciences and technologies to create a digital environment. This environment simulates the real world, offering immersive visual, auditory, and tactile experiences. Users interact with virtual objects within this digital space using specialized equipment, which can evoke a sense of presence akin to the real world [1]. Regarded as a pivotal and strategic technology, VR extends human capability to comprehend, modify, and invent within the objective world, beyond mathematical reasoning and scientific experimentation. The concept of “virtual reality” was first introduced by Lanier, founder of VPL Research, in 1987 [2]. Its primary design is educational, assisting in the comprehension of abstract concepts and the practice of operational skills. Initially, in the 1980s, VR hardware was confined to specialized labs. However, with VR's technological evolution, both its hardware and software systems have transitioned from these labs into practical, real-world applications [3,4,5].

OBJECTIVE

To visualize and analyze the current research status, hot-spots and emerging trends of virtual reality technology in the field of nursing based on CiteSpace.

METHODS

We utilized the Web of Science Core Collection (WOS) to retrieve pertinent literature, subsequently employing CiteSpace 5.8 R3 to visualize and analyze data on annual publication volumes, contributions by country or region, institutions, and keyword trends.

RESULTS

The analysis included a total of 547 documents, revealing a consistent upward trend in publication volume. The United States emerged as the leading contributor in terms of publication count. The predominant research hot-spots within these publications are centered around themes such as anxiety, augmented reality, care, education, and balance.

CONCLUSIONS

The CiteSpace 5.8 R3 software effectively maps out the global research hot-spots in virtual reality applications within nursing, offering researchers novel insights and perspectives for future investigations.

CLINICALTRIAL

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Analisis Aktor Non Negara dan Ketahanan Psikologi: Studi Kasus Kekerasan Berbasis Gender Online (KBGO)
Authors: Ruslinia Anggi , Alfa Assifa Aulia , Triantama Febry
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT            The research was conducted with the aim of knowing: (1) the strategies implemented by NGOs, especially SAFEnet and INFID in the process of ratifying the TPKS Bill, and (2) explaining the psychological impact of KBGO victims and the role of the family in handling KBGO.                The method used is qualitative research through interviews with representatives from SAFEnet and INFID, as well as conducting literature reviews obtained from online mass media, journal articles, books and scientific reports. Afterwards, the data collection method used triangulation using the theory of the Transnational Advocacy Network (TAN) and the theory of psychological resilience.                The results showed that the TAN concepts such as information politics, symbolic politics, influence politics, and political accountability, SAFEnet and INFID together with networks both nationally and internationally were able to encourage the ratification of the TPKS Bill to become the TPKS Law in advocating legal protection for victims of sexual violence, especially in digital (online) domain. The impact experienced by victims of KBGO can be minimized, reduced or prevented through family support in educating, building communication, protecting to increase psychological resilience
Rumbo a la inclusión: una experiencia más allá de las aulas virtuales
Authors: Ramírez Torres Fátima
Published: March 2024

El propósito de este artículo es recuperar y compartir las vivencias en materia de inclusión desde mi rol de docente de tiempo completo dentro de la Universidad Virtual del Estado de Guanajuato (UVEG). Van desde 2015, cuando se identificaron en el Bachillerato Virtual los primeros nueve casos con discapacidad motriz, visual e intelectual, hasta el egreso de estudiantes con discapacidad auditiva que colaboraron en la grabación de cápsulas en Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM) para las personas inscritas en UVEG y que presentan esta discapacidad.
Técnicas básicas de procesamiento del lenguaje natural en el análisis de menciones a mujeres en lecturas graduadas de ELE
Authors: Mañas Navarrete Iban , Sell María-Valle
Published: March 2024

Los análisis de la representación de los géneros en materiales de ELE se han visto limitados hasta ahora por los métodos de recuento manual. El presente estudio abandona estos métodos y analiza la representación de los géneros en un corpus compuesto por 47 lecturas graduadas para estudiantes de ELE aplicando técnicas básicas de procesamiento del lenguaje natural basadas en el trabajo de Lucy, Demszky, Bromley y Jurafsky (2020). Se examinan las diferencias en el espacio dedicado a cada uno de los géneros y su evolución en el tiempo. Asimismo, se analiza el valor explicativo del sexo de los protagonistas sobre la distribución de menciones de hombres y mujeres. Los resultados muestran que, incluso cuando el protagonismo es compartido, las mujeres aparecen representadas en menor medida. Esta investigación aporta además un set de herramientas de análisis automático de textos que queda a disposición de la comunidad para el análisis de otros textos o para su adaptación al análisis de diferentes aspectos de la lengua con el fin de profundizar en la caracterización de los materiales de ELE.
O uso do THC e do THCV como reguladores de apetite em animais
Authors:   , Santos Ana Clara Pires dos
Published: March 2024

Cannabis vem sendo usada por milhares de anos por suas propriedades medicinais e atualmente vem sendo usado para o tratamento de diversas patologias como o câncer, ansiedade e dores crônicas. Sabe-se que para o tratamento destas e outras patologias os animais utilizam os mais diversos medicamentos que podem contribuir para a perda ou aumento de apetite. Cada vez mais os tutores mostram estar mais conscientizados e dispostos a investir em produtos e serviços de qualidade para seus animais de estimação, consequentemente ocorre uma maior busca na pesquisa de meios alternativos ao tratamento clínico e medicamentoso, como o óleo de cannabis. Por seus efeitos orexígenos e anorexígenos respectivamente, o THC e o THCV são usados e estudados para auxiliar na diminuição ou cessão do volume alopático utilizado, podendo assim, reduzir efeitos colaterais.
Acupuntura como método de tratamento complementar em casos de cinomose
Authors:   , Fernandes Gabriela Martins , Evaristo Victória Bocardi
Published: March 2024

A cinomose canina é uma doença grave e altamente contagiosa que afeta cães e outras espécies animais. Causada por um vírus da família Paramyxoviridae, a doença pode afetar cães de todas as raças e idades, resultando em sintomas neurológicos, complicações oculares, respiratórias e gastrointestinais e alta taxa de mortalidade. No entanto, a acupuntura, que é uma terapia complementar baseada na medicina tradicional chinesa, pode ser benéfica no tratamento de sequelas neurológicas da cinomose. A acupuntura é empregada na veterinária para tratar uma variedade de doenças, e seus pontos são escolhidos com base na fisiologia e anatomia do animal. Com seus resultados positivos observados em outras doenças neurológicas, a acupuntura tem o potencial de ser uma terapia complementar eficaz no tratamento de complicações neurológicas da cinomose.
Amputação de membro pélvico em suíno pós fratura exposta: relato de caso
Authors:   , Lopes, Rafaela Sanchetta Lopes, Rafaela Sanchetta , Tardelli, Milena Guimarães Tardelli, Milena Guimarães , Rusalen, Adriana Rusalen, Adriana
Published: March 2024

No Brasil, o mercado de pets não convencionais vem crescendo nos últimos anos. Contudo, há uma grande preocupação com relação à falta de conhecimento dos tutores sobre os animais adquiridos, uma vez que acabam por empregar um manejo incorreto, podendo ocasionar acidentes que, muitas vezes, envolvem fraturas. As fraturas expostas exigem tratamentos de grande complexidade, pois detêm contato direto com o meio externo, facilitando as várias formas de contaminação e, consequentemente, dificultando o processo de redução, fixação e cicatrização óssea. Além disso, fraturas em ossos longos ocorrem com maior frequência, necessitando tratamento cirúrgico a fim de melhorar a qualidade de vida do animal. A cirurgia de amputação também pode ser realizada para trazer conforto e bem estar ao paciente, e é recomendada em casos de trauma, necrose, isquemia, infecção ortopédica intratável, entre outros, sendo ponderados seus prós e contras, no caso específico, pelo cirurgião. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo relatar um caso de fratura exposta de Salter Harris tipo 1, localizada em região distal da tíbia e confirmada por radiografia, seguido de um procedimento cirúrgico de amputação do membro pélvico esquerdo, em um suíno, sem raça definida, de 1 ano de idade, que teve seu primeiro atendimento na propriedade situada em Ibiúna, São Paulo, e, posteriormente, foi encaminhado para o Hospital Veterinário Universitário (HVU), localizado em Sorocaba, São Paulo. A pesquisa inclui teorias acerca dos aspectos cirúrgicos, citando a utilização de monitorização da pressão arterial através da técnica invasiva ou direta, e anestesia epidural para a realização da amputação do membro, mencionando o pós-cirúrgico e as dificuldades de manejo do animal devido ao seu comportamento.
A Broadband High-Gain Fabry-Perot Cavity Antenna for Vehicle-to-Everything Applications
Authors: Ulfah Mia Maria , Janpugdee Panuwat , Torrungrueng Danai , Chou Hsi-Tseng
Published: March 2024

In this paper, a Fabry-Perot cavity (FPC) antenna with a partially
reflective surface (PRS) consisting of two dielectric slabs with
identical thickness and permittivity to increase the gain with wide
bandwidth is presented. The PRS is placed in front of a broadband
U-shaped microstrip patch antenna to create an air-filled cavity between
the PRS and the ground plane of the antenna structure. The configuration
of the two dielectric slabs aims to create a positive phase gradient of
the reflection coefficient, which strongly controls the gain bandwidth
performance. The proposed PRS was first designed and analyzed using a
transmission line model and then verified by a full-wave simulation. The
measurement results show that the proposed FPC antenna achieves a gain
improvement of up to 5 dB compared to the antenna without PRS, with a
3-dB gain bandwidth of 11.5% and a broadside peak gain of 9.88 dBi. In
addition, the measured impedance bandwidth is approximately 18.8% and
ranges from 4.95–6 GHz, which covers the required frequency band for
vehicle-to-everything (V2X) applications.
Extreme Rainfall Trends in the United States of America
Authors: Ishmam Zuhayr Shahid , Rohli Robert V , Mostafiz Rubayet Bin , Friedland Carol J
Published: March 2024

The European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF)
 fifth-generation reanalysis of the global climate (ERA5) and the
Climate Hazards Croup InfraRed Precipitation with Station (CHIPPS) daily
measurements are used to examine extreme rainfall (1981-2022) in the
contiguous U.S.A. Linear spatiotemporal trends in indicators of extreme
rainfall frequency, magnitude, and duration recommended by WMO, as
identified by the TheiI-Sen slope estimate and its Mann Kendall
significance (p < 0.05), are calculated. Temporal trends in
the annual number of days with rainfall 20 mm (R20) are most significant
in the Ohio Valley and in parts of Florida (increasing), and isolated
parts of Texas, Oklahoma, elsewhere in the Southwest and West
(decreasing). Annual frequency of days having 10 mm (R1O) shows similar
spatiotemporal patterns, but with broader areas of decreasing trends in
the southern Great Plains and Southwest. Annual trends in total rainfall
on the 5% of the most precipitating days (R95P) increased significantly
in parts of Florida and from Louisiana to Maine and decreased
significantly across much of the Southwest. Annual trends in maximum
five-day rainfall (Rx5day) increased significantly in parts of the
Appalachians and other isolated pockets and decreased significantly in
parts of the Southwest. Annual maximum number of consecutive dry days
(CDD) increased significantly in parts of California and adjacent
western U.S. and decreased significantly in much of the south-central
U.S. Trends in annual maximum number of consecutive wet days (CWD)
changed significantly only in isolated areas, with Colorado having the
most significantly decreasing trends. The area having >2.5
mm day of rainfall over a given meteorological
season expanded for DJF and MAM but shrunk for SON, from the 1981-1990
to 2011-2022 periods. If such trends continue, floods, landslides, and
droughts may intensify.
Provenance of Tibetan Geoid Ridge and its Implication to the Collision Evolution between India and Tibet
Authors: Yan Peilong , Zhang Nan , Liu Xi , Wan Bo
Published: March 2024

The geoid minima in the Indian Ocean and North Eurasia are separated by
the Tibetan Geoid Ridge (TGR), yet the origin of TGR remains poorly
constrained. Spherical harmonic analysis and geoid kernels indicate that
the TGR has wavelengths of degrees 7-10 and is generated by density
anomalies of degrees 7-10 in the mantle. By employing numerical geoid
modelling with four different tomography-derived density structures, we
determined that abundant high-density anomalies in the mantle transition
zone beneath Tibet are responsible for TGR. Additionally, two previously
proposed alternative evolving scenarios of the India-Tibet collision —
Indian lithosphere subduction and Tibetan lithosphere dripping — are
evaluated through geoid calculation. The former suggests abundant
high-density structures in the Tibetan transition zone, which can
generate a well-constrained TGR, while the latter does not. Therefore,
we regard the Indian lithosphere subduction as a more plausible evolving
scenario.
How well do we know the seasonal cycle in ocean bottom pressure?
Authors: Ponte Rui M. , Zhao Mengnan , Schindelegger Michael
Published: March 2024

We revisit the nature of the ocean bottom pressure (OBP) seasonal cycle
by leveraging the mounting GRACE-based OBP record and its assimilation
in the ocean state estimates produced by the project for Estimating the
Circulation and Climate of the Ocean (ECCO). We focus on the mean
seasonal cycle from both data and ECCO estimates, examining their
similarities and differences and exploring the underlying causes.
Despite substantial year-to-year variability, the 21-year period studied
(2002–2022) provides a relatively robust estimate of the mean seasonal
cycle. Results indicate that the OBP annual harmonic tends to dominate
but the semi-annual harmonic can also be important (e.g., subpolar North
Pacific, Bellingshausen Basin). Amplitudes and short-scale phase
variability are enhanced near coasts and continental shelves,
emphasizing the importance of bottom topography in shaping the seasonal
cycle in OBP. Comparisons of GRACE and ECCO estimates indicate good
qualitative agreement, but considerable quantitative differences remain
in many areas. The GRACE amplitudes tend to be higher than those of ECCO
typically by 10%–50%, and by more than 50% in extensive regions,
particularly around continental boundaries. Phase differences of more
than 1 (0.5) months for the annual (semiannual) harmonics are also
apparent. Larger differences near coastal regions can be related to
enhanced GRACE data uncertainties and also to the absence of
gravitational attraction and loading effects in ECCO. Improvements in
both data and model-based estimates are still needed to narrow present
uncertainties in OBP estimates.
Comprehensive assessment of flood socioeconomic impacts through text-mining
Authors: Brito Mariana Madruga de , Sodoge Jan , Kreibich Heidi , Kuhlicke Christian
Published: March 2024

In July 2021, Germany experienced its costliest riverine floods in
history, with over 189 fatalities and a staggering
\euro33 billion in damages. Following this event, news
outlets widely disseminated information on the flood’s aftermath. Here,
we demonstrate how newspaper data can be instrumental in the assessment
of flood socioeconomic impacts often overlooked by conventional methods.
Using natural language processing tools on 14,888 unique newspaper
articles, we estimate the impacts of the 2021 flood on various sectors
and critical infrastructure, including water contamination, mental
health, and tourism. Our results revealed severe and lasting impacts in
the Ahr Valley, even months after the event. At the same time, we
identified smaller-scale yet widespread impacts across Germany, which
are typically overlooked by existing impact databases. Our approach
advances current research by systematically examining indirect and
intangible flood impacts over large areas. This underscores the value of
leveraging complementary text data to provide a more comprehensive
picture of flood impacts.
Reflections on Nikephoros Gregoras’ Historia Rhōmaikē: Innovation, variety, emotion
Authors: Manolova Divna
Published: March 2024

The Historia Rh?maik? was written and circulated in Constantinople in several
installments since the 1340s. It recounts events in Byzantine history from
the period from 1204 until ca. 1359. Today the work is preserved in more
than forty manuscripts, two of which-Vatican City, Biblioteca Apostolica
Vaticana, codd. Vat. gr. 165 and 164-were partially copied, annotated, and
revised by Gregoras himself. The pinakes, marginal, and chapter titles in
both codices indicate that the latter were designed as an edition of the
first seventeen books of the History. The present paper studies Gregoras?
historiographical project and a selection of his letters and hagiographical
works in order to explore Gregoras? self-referential remarks on ?novelty?
and ?innovation?, as well as his reflections on the aesthetic value of
variety and the pleasure the latter can incite. It also adduces as evidence
some of the ?editorial? decisions the two Vatican manuscripts preserving the
Roman History display, such as the chapter division and its relationship to
the pinax of each volume, and the role of marginal titles in guiding the
readers? emotional response or alternatively, in directing how the text
should be performed. Gregoras? remarks on novelty and its relation to
diversity and perception indicate his concern with the reception of his
literary production, which in turn, reaffirms the importance of rhetoric in
Palaiologan Byzantium.
The Vaticanus Reginensis Graecus 103 and the textual tradition of Chalkokondyles
Authors: Mészáros Tamás
Published: March 2024

Codex Vaticanus Reginensis Graecus 103 contains large fragments from the historical work of Laonikos Chalkokondyles. The aim of the present paper is to outline the provenance of this manuscript, to examine the quires of the Chalkokondyles text preserved in it, to determine their relationship to each other, to overview the several handwritten notes found in the margin of the pages, and to place the manuscript in the textual tradition of Chalkokondyles.
The exploration of collective identity in Byzantium compared to Western Europe and the Islamic world: Parallels and differences in the construction of “east” and “west”
Authors: Mavroudi Maria
Published: March 2024

This article surveys the last hundred years of scholarship on individual and
collective selfhood in the disciplines dedicated to the European, Byzantine,
and Arabic Middle Ages. To keep the project circumscribed, it focuses on the
expression of the ?national? and the ?individual? self through language and
literature as embedded in concrete social, economic, and political
circumstances. The older, bigger, and more mature field among the three (the
study of the European Middle Ages) provided the other two with model
questions and methods of answering them. The purpose of the paper is to
identify where and why these three scholarly disciplines adopted similar
approaches and conclusions, as well as where and why they did not. This is
offered as a tool through which to test whether ?East? and ?West? are best
understood as distinct civilizational blocks that can be evaluated and
ranked in terms of their importance for and moral impact on world history.
The transformation of the cult of Saint Luke in Late Medieval Serbian lands
Authors: Vasiljevic Marija
Published: March 2024

The paper investigates the nature of the commemoration of saints using the
cult of the evangelist Luke in late medieval Serbian lands as a case study.
It analyses St. Luke?s veneration starting from the middle of the 14th
century, focusing on the changes that occurred after the translation of the
saint?s relics to Smederevo on January 12, 1453. The research showed that
the cult was transformed with the frequency of commemoration and the
importance attributed to Luke?s feast days. In addition, the content of the
cult is related to the Serbian environment, especially the capital of the
Serbian Despotate, in two ways: by translating Constantinopolitan texts
associated with his cult and by compiling new writings. Thus, the veneration
of all-Christian saints with stable and lasting cults also proves to be a
very dynamic process, in which the focus on the saint?s relics has a vital
role.
The oldest vita of St. Paul of Xeropotamou
Authors: Livanos Nikolaos
Published: March 2024

Saint Paul of Xeropotamou is regarded as one of the most important ascetic
figures of Mount Athos in the 10th century. Until now, it was considered
that the oldest version of his vita was the one included in the Neon
Eklogion of Nikodemos the Hagiorite, which was published in 1803. It was,
however, overlooked that in 1967 the Soviet scholar Sigurd Schmidt published
an article on four texts concerning Mount Athos from a Russian Slavonic
codex of 1557/8, which was copied at the monastery of the Archangel Michael
Skovorodskiy in Novgorod, with the fourth text being a brief account of the
life of Paul of Xeropotamou. This proves the existence of a vita
considerably older than that of the 18th-century version. In this paper, I
compare the two versions, suggesting that the original form of the vita, as
it is found in the Novgorod manuscript, may have been formed during the
early 15th century and written in the milieu of two Protoi of Mount Athos,
Serapheim and Gabriel, after 1500 in Karyes.
Anomaly Detection with Gradient Boosting Regressor on HVAC Systems
Authors: Adak Muhammed Fatih , Kibar Refik , Ovaz Kevser
Published: March 2024

HVAC systems are important in buildings due to their significant energy consumption, impact on indoor air quality, and role in occupant comfort. Optimizing the operation and control of these systems is crucial for improving energy efficiency and reducing costs. Anomaly detection in HVAC systems aims to optimize energy consumption, improve thermal comfort and indoor air quality, detect and isolate sensor faults, and, more importantly, detect cyber-attacks. By analyzing system data for unusual patterns or unauthorized access attempts, anomaly detection can play a vital role in safeguarding HVAC systems against cyber threats. Detecting and isolating potential cyber-attacks can prevent disruptions in building operations, protect sensitive data, and ensure the continued functionality of HVAC systems securely and reliably. In this study, Gradient Boosting Regressor is used to improve the anomaly detection capabilities of HVAC systems. Traditional anomaly detection methods often struggle to adapt to the dynamic nature of HVAC systems and may generate false alarms or miss critical issues. To address these challenges, we propose the application of Gradient Boosting Regressor, a powerful machine learning technique, to enhance anomaly detection accuracy and reliability. We evaluate the model's performance using real-world HVAC data, comparing it with existing anomaly detection methods. The results demonstrate significant improvements in the system's ability to identify anomalies accurately while minimizing false alarms. This research advances HVAC system security by providing a more robust and adaptive anomaly detection solution. Integrating Gradient Boosting Regressor into the cybersecurity framework of HVAC systems offers improved protection against cyber threats, thereby enhancing the resilience and reliability of critical infrastructures.
Influence of the material properties and the process parameters on the ablation behavior for the laser structuring of the diffusion media for fuel cells
Authors: Geiger Christian , Grabmann Sophie , Weiss Tony , Gruendl Alena , Zaeh Michael F.
Published: March 2024

Hydrogen-powered polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) show promising potential to power a wide range of mobile and stationary applications and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly. In PEMFCs, the oxygen transport and the water transport are essential for a long lifetime and high-performance characteristics. The diffusion media (DM), located between the bipolar plate and the catalyst-coated membrane, is a crucial component of the fuel cell that significantly affects the cell-internal processes. Usually, the DM is a two-layer material system consisting of a microporous layer based on carbon black particles coated onto a porous gas diffusion layer (e.g., carbon paper). The properties of the microporous layer regarding the water transport at high current densities and, consequently, the fuel cell’s performance and lifetime can be improved by laser structuring. Within this work, different microporous layers with varying binder content and porosities were structured by locally ablating the material using ultrashort-pulsed laser radiation in the infrared wavelength range. The effect of varying process parameters was additionally investigated. Furthermore, the ablation efficiencies were calculated for increasing pulse repetition rates to qualify a process window for an industrial structuring process. The size of the micro-drillings and the heat-affected zone surrounding the hole were evaluated through topographic and microstructure analyses using a laser scanning microscope and a scanning electron microscope with energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. The results showed a rather small influence of the porosity and composition of the microporous layer on the ablation behavior. In contrast, the laser structuring parameters influenced the micro-drilling geometry significantly.
gázturbinás repülőgép-hajtóművek fejlesztési irányai 5. rész
Authors: Varga Béla
Published: March 2024

A szerző tanulmányában bemutatja a propulziós rendszerek működését, a tolóerő keletkezésének összefüggéseit, ezen belül részletesen foglalkozik a gázturbinás propulziós rendszerek típusaival és szerkezeti kialakításukkal. Tárgyalja a hajtóművek hatásfokát meghatározó tényezőket, a hatásfok növelésével kapcsolatban az azokban rejlő lehetőségeket és korlátokat, valamint a hatásfok és a klímaváltozás jelentősége miatt is fontos szén-dioxid-kibocsátás összefüggéseit. Ismerteti a nemzetközi légiforgalmat érintő, a szén-dioxid-kibocsátás csökkentésére irányuló intézkedéseket, és hogy azok milyen kihívásokat jelentenek a repülőgép-hajtóművek fejlesztése szempontjából. Vizsgálja az alternatív tüzelőanyagok alkalmazásának lehetőségét, valamint azok a hajtómű termikus hatásfokára, és fajlagos hasznos munkájára kifejtett hatását. Foglalkozik a gázturbinás hajtóművek égőtereinek kialakításával, kémiai, termodinamikai és gázdinamikai kérdéseivel, valaminta keletkező égéstermék összetételével.
német alárendeltségbe léptetett magyar királyi I. gyorshadtest tevékenysége 5. rész
Authors: Somkutas Róbert
Published: March 2024

A Magyar Királyi Honvédség részvétele az 1941. évi Szovjetunió elleni hadműveletben a német Barbarossa hadművelet részét képezte. Az ott harcba vetett, német alárendeltségbe került magyar királyi I. gyorshadtest szervezetében két (páncélozott) felderítő-zászlóalj tevékenykedett. A csapatok tevékenységét az üldözés, illetve a több száz kilométeren keresztül történő, dinamikus tempójú Kelet felé nyomulás jellemezte. A sorozat első része az 1941. június 22. és július 9. közötti eseményeket idézi fel.
SUCCESSFUL CASES OF BRANDING THROUGH GRAPHIC DESIGN: ANALYSIS OF SPECIFIC CASES WHERE GRAPHIC DESIGN INFLUENCED BRAND SUCCESS
Authors: Buryk Diana , Holubets Iryna
Published: March 2024

Over the past decade, graphic design has become a pivotal element in the formation and management of brands. Its influence on consumer perception is gaining increasing significance in saturated markets and growing competition. The research problem revolves around the necessity for a thorough analysis of specific cases where graphic design emerged as a key factor in achieving success for brands. The aim of this study is to explore the impact of graphic design on the success of brands through specific cases, analyzing elements that led to positive changes in consumer perception. The object of the study encompasses brands from various market segments, where graphic design played a decisive role in achieving a high level of recognition and success. The subject of the research includes specific elements of graphic design, such as logos, packaging, and visual components, which have influenced the creation of a strong brand image. To attain the objectives, qualitative and quantitative research methods were employed, including consumer surveys, interviews with designers and brand representatives, as well as an analysis of visual elements in graphic design. The findings of the research underscore the importance of graphic design in shaping successful brands.
THE THEME OF THE DEPORTATION OF CRIMEAN TATARS IN POPULAR SONGS
Authors: Kuleshir Mariia
Published: March 2024

In the article an attempt of the analysis of two songs composed and performed by Jamala, a Ukranian singer of Crimean Tatar origin, has been made. The songs under the study − ‘1944’ and ‘The way home’ – are both dedicated to the deportation of Crimean Tatars in 1944. The annexation of Crimea in 2014 forced many Crimean Tatars to leave the peninsula as protestors against Russian colonial regime were persecuted, threatened, killed. Jamala together with her dissident compatriots had to leave their ancestors’ land in 2014. Crimean Tatars including the singer’s grandparents underwent ruthless mass deportation in 1944. Jamala like other Crimean Tatars of her age represents the generation who were born in deportation, returned home and were doomed to experience the repeat of the forced exile. The singer knows the tragic collisions of her family history from her parents and grandparents who passed down to her their invaluable legacy − Crimean Tatar language, traditions, stories, memories, music, songs – the core of their identity. Jamala and her family are the witnesses and keepers of historical truth and authenticity which serves the foundation for the investigated texts.
WASTE SORTING IN A FRONT-LINE CITY: OPINIONS OF KHARKIV RESIDENTS
Authors: Lytovchenko Artem
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the problem of social attitude towards waste sorting in exceptional conditions. The author considers this problem within the framework of the general problematic of positions and practices of environmental consumption. The focus of the study is the peculiarities of attitudes towards environmental waste management practices in atypical conditions. The article examines Kharkiv as a front-line city in which military security threats come to the fore, create additional threats to food security, and at the same time disguise them as less important. The goal is to find out how mass consciousness in war conditions distributes empirical material for analysis – an online survey of 309 Kharkiv residents. The results of the study show that a positive attitude towards environmental waste sorting practices has been formed in the minds of Kharkiv residents. However, there is a gap between the declarative level of attitude and the implementation of practices. This gap can be explained both by the lack of a materially designed environment for the formation of sustainable waste sorting practices, and by the shortcomings of the information environment. At the same time, military living conditions in a front-line city do not affect the opinions of citizens about the importance of waste sorting.
SCORING METHOD OF EVALUATING ROAD SAFETY AS PART OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Authors: Melnichenko Oleksandr , Osipov Valentin
Published: March 2024

Known methods of assessing the level of traffic safety on highway sections are considered. Factors that can significantly affect forecasting accuracy have been identified. It is proposed to improve the existing method by introducing additional parameters, which were obtained as a result of the formalization of accident statistics at the places of traffic accidents concentration. The purpose of the work is to provide traffic safety specialists with an effective express method of evaluating the level of traffic safety with points directly on the road. The proposed scoring method of evaluating road safety also arouses interest due to the recent implementation in Ukraine of a road safety audit at the stage of operational maintenance, which is specifically designed to conduct an independent inspection of dangerous sections of highways and prescribe low-cost and effective measures to reduce accidents. This will help to make decisions in the road safety management system that will relate to effective measures.
LEGAL PROTECTION AGAINST VICTIMS OF DOXING CRIME IN INDONESIA
Authors: Achmad Deni , Farid Muhammad , Januarti Rasti Putri , Syavira Alyfia
Published: March 2024

The development of the digital era has increased the number of crimes in cyberspace, one of which is doxing. Doxing is the dissemination of information regarding the personal data of a person or group, which is carried out online without the consent of the party concerned. This act is regulated in Article 26 of Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions. Legal protection against the crime of doxing is divided into two, namely preventive and repressive. Preventive is where legal protection is provided to prevent doxing by limiting activities on social media, while repressive is in the form of legal protection in the form of criminal sanctions that have been regulated and the rules that have been established in Indonesia. This research is a legal analysis with a conceptual approach. The main objective of this research was to analyze the legal protection against victims of doxing crime in Indonesia. According to this research Legal protection efforts for victims of doxing crime are divided into 2 (two): Preventive legal protection and Repressive Legal is provided by the government by creating cyber police.
IMPLIKASI HUKUM PEMANFAATAN OPEN APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE TERHADAP LAYANAN PERBANKAN DIKAITKAN DENGAN KETENTUAN PERBANKAN DIGITAL
Authors: Nathania Sara Agnes , Abubakar Lastuti , Handayani Tri
Published: March 2024

ABSTRAK Digitalisasi perbankan mendorong munculnya Open Application Programming Interface (Open API) yang memungkinkan bank untuk berkolaborasi dengan pihak ketiga yaitu fintech dan/atau e-commerce dengan membuka data transaksi nasabah. Hal ini dapat menimbulkan implikasi pada layanan perbankan dan keamanan data nasabah. Maka dari itu dilakukan penelitian ini guna untuk mencari tahu implikasi pelaksanaan Open API terhadap layanan perbankan dan upaya perlindungan data nasabah pasca berlakunya Peraturan Dewan Gubernur Nomor 23/15/PADG/2021 tentang Implementasi Standar Nasional Open API Pembayaran. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian yuridis normatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan spesifikasi deskriptif analitis pada sumber hukum primer dan hukum sekunder. Data yang telah diperoleh selanjutnya dianalisis menggunakan metode normatif kualitatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, diperoleh bahwa Implementasi pelaksanaan Open API terhadap layanan perbankan memberikan kemudahan dan kenyamanan dalam bertransaksi serta dapat melengkapi ekosistem produk. Ekosistem produk yang terafiliasi menjadi lebih beragam dengan adanya layanan perbankan yang dapat diakses melalui aplikasi pihak ketiga. Selanjutnya, bentuk perlindungan hukum telah diberikan guna melindungi data nasabah yang menjadi alat tukar dalam kolaborasi yang dijalin oleh bank dan pihak ketiga .Kata kunci: open api; open banking; implikasi hukum.

ABSTRACT The Covid-19 pandemic demands that all activities be carried out digitally using information and communication technology, including banking activities. Banking digitization encourages the emergence of the Open Application Programming Interface (Open API) which allows banks to collaborate with third parties, namely fintech and/or e-commerce by opening customer transaction data. This can have implications for banking services and customer data security. This study aims to explain the implications of implementing Open API for banking services and efforts to protect customer data after the entry into force of the Board of Governors Regulation Number 23/15/PADG/2021 concerning Implementation of the Payment Open API National Standard.The research method used is normative juridical research method. This study uses analytical descriptive specifications on primary and secondary legal sources. The data that has been obtained is then analyzed using qualitative normative methods. Based on the results of this study, it was found that there were implications for all financial transactions after standardization, namely PBI SNAP. So banks are required to adjust their service activities in accordance with PBI SNAP where banking as a financial institution is a PJP. Furthermore, a form of legal protection has been provided to protect customer data which is a medium of exchange in collaborations established by banks and third parties. Keywords: open api; legal implications; legal protection