bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mechanics of Topological High-Entropy Structures Made Out of ‘Einstein’ Puzzle Pieces
Authors: Sun Bo Hua , Guo Xiao Lin
Published: July 2024

People have always hoped to be able to fill an entire plane with ``single unit cells'' without periodicity. This wish was realized after the mathematician discovered a 13-sided ``single unit cell'' named `einstein'. These non-periodic tessellations generally exhibit anisotropic properties, making them superior in terms of mechanical performance compared to periodic structures. From the perspective of information entropy, the reason behind the improved mechanical properties of these structures is the higher entropy associated with non-periodic configurations. To quantify the disorder of non-periodic structures, we propose an entropy expression for the `einstein' metamaterial. To demonstrate the mechanical properties of these high-entropy structures, we fabricate specimens using 3D printing and conducte mechanical experiments. For comparative analysis, we also use ABAQUS to perform finite element analysis of the problem. The research results reveal that the mechanical properties of high-entropy structures created by the non-periodic stacking of cells are significantly improved compared to those of low-entropy structures created by periodic stacking. The conclusions drawn from the study of individual issues are generalizable and may be of assistance in future material and structural design. \end{abstract}
p-adic Equiangular Lines and p-adic van Lint-Seidel Relative Bound
Authors: KRISHNA K. MAHESH
Published: July 2024

We introduce the notion of p-adic equiangular lines and derive the first fundamental relation between common angle, dimension of the space and the number of lines. More precisely, we show that if $\{\tau_j\}_{j=1}^n$ is p-adic $\gamma$-equiangular lines in $\mathbb{Q}^d_p$, then \begin{align*} (1) \quad\quad \quad |n|^2\leq |d|\max\{|n|, \gamma^2 \}. \end{align*} We call Inequality (1) as the p-adic van Lint-Seidel relative bound. We believe that this complements fundamental van Lint-Seidel \textit{[Indag. Math., 1966]} relative bound for equiangular lines in the p-adic case
Prescribed Fire Reduces Wildfire Damages to Valued Resources Within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Authors: Ross C. Wade , Loudermilk E. Louise , O’Brien Joseph J. , Flanagan Steven A. , Snitker Grant , Hiers J. Kevin
Published: July 2024

Prescribed fire is increasingly utilized for conservation and restoration goals, yet there is limited empirical evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing wildfire-induced damages to valued resources of significant worth—whether natural, cultural, or economic. This study evaluates the efficacy of prescribed fire in reducing wildfire severity to LANDFIRE-defined vegetation classes and valued resources impacted by the 2017 West Mims event. Wildfire severity, measured using the differenced normalized burn ratio (dNBR) index, was highly heterogeneous both within and between vegetation classes; however, profound differences between treated and untreated areas were evident. The beneficial effects of prescribed fire were most pronounced within ca. two-years post-treatment but remained evident beyond three-years relative to untreated areas. For example, actively managed areas that were treated with prescribed fire just one month prior to the West Mims event exhibited an 88% reduction in mean wildfire severity relative to unmanaged areas. When post-treatment duration reached 38 months, mean wildfire severity remained 17% lower than untreated areas. Findings from this study reveal significant reductions in both average and peak wildfire severities in areas treated with frequent fire, supporting burn rotations of one to two years to balance fuel reduction and ecological conservation.
Economic and Environmental Effects Evaluation of Farmer’s Green Production Behaviors: Evidence from Major Rice-Producing Areas in Jiangxi Province, China
Authors: Zhang Mengling , Zhou Li , Zhou Wangyue
Published: July 2024

Evaluating the economic and environmental effects of farmers' green production behaviors holds important reference value for promoting sustainable agricultural development, alleviating agricultural non-point source (NPS) pollution, and achieving the organic combination of environmental protection and economic development. This paper utilizes survey data from 1,345 farm households in the main rice production areas of Jiangxi Province, China, using the example of reduced fertilizer application (RFA) among rice farmers. By constructing a DEA—SBM model with undesirable outputs to measure environmental effects, and applying an endogenous switching model to test the economic and environmental effects of farmers' adoption of green production technologies. The study found that: (1)The behavior of RFA by farmers has a significant positive impact on their net profit per mu(NPPA), helping farmers increase their income, with the increase ranging from 2.05% to 6.54%. (2)The behavior of RFA by farmers has a significant positive impact on agricultural green productivity(AGP), contributing to the improvement of the environment, with the improvement ranging from 44.09% to 45.35%. (3)Heterogeneity analysis found inconsistencies in the income-enhancing and environmental-enhancing effects at different quantiles of NPPA and AGP. Therefore, attention should be placed on improving the agricultural product quality supervision system under the market circulation mechanism, creating land scale conditions conducive to the promotion and application of fertilizer reduction technologies, and promoting the implementation of externality internalization compensation systems.
Job Recommendation System Combining Collaborative Filtering and Content Based Filtering
Authors: Widodo Raden Ibnu Huygenz , Herdiyanto Reza Fahlevi , Thoriq Muhammad , Rahman Imam Sayyid
Published: July 2024

The increasing complexity and volume of job listings in the digital era necessitate advanced recommendation systems to match job seekers with suitable opportunities. This paper presents a hybrid job recommendation system that integrates Collaborative Filtering (CF) and Content-Based Filtering (CBF) to enhance recommendation accuracy and user satisfaction. The CF component leverages historical user interactions and similarities between users to suggest jobs, while the CBF component analyzes job descriptions and user profiles to provide personalized recommendations based on individual preferences and qualifications. By combining these two approaches, the proposed system mitigates the limitations of each method and offers a more comprehensive and effective solution. Experimental results on a real-world dataset demonstrate the system's improved performance in terms of precision, recall, and F1-score compared to traditional recommendation models. This study contributes to the field of job recommendation systems by providing a robust framework that effectively bridges the gap between user needs and job market opportunities.
Combined use of light and phage therapy in patients with pharyngeal tonsil hypertrophy
Authors: Grigorieva A.A. ,   National Research and Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology, Federal Biomedical Agency, Moscow, Russian Federation, Garashchenko T.I. , Gertsen A.V. , Startseva V.V. , Bodzhokov A.A. , Nelyubova E.A. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation,   National Research and Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology, Federal Biomedical Agency, Moscow, Russian Federation,   National Research and Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology, Federal Biomedical Agency, Moscow, Russian Federation,   National Research and Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology, Federal Biomedical Agency, Moscow, Russian Federation,   National Research and Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology, Federal Biomedical Agency, Moscow, Russian Federation,   Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd, Russian Federation
Published: July 2024

The adenoid hypertrophy is a fairly common pathology in children, which is steadily increasing. Objective. The assessment of clinical results of combined use of light and phage therapy in patients with pharyngeal tonsil hypertrophy. Patients and methods. The study is based on a clinical cases on 95 patients aged 3 to 7 years with pharyngeal tonsil hypertrophy of the 1st–2nd degree. The first group (49 people) received the treatment including irrigation of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx with isotonic NaCl solutions and local antibacterial therapy. The second group (46 people) received treatment according to the original method of combined use of light and phage therapy. Results. The combined use of light and phage therapy in patients with pharyngeal tonsil hypertrophy of the 1st-2nd degree statistically reliably helps to stop the typical symptoms of the disease, as well as other symptoms such as swelling of the mucous membrane and pathological discharge in the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. Conclusion. It has been clinically proven that light and phage therapy in patients with pharyngeal tonsil hypertrophy reduces the severity of symptoms and could be used in medical institutions with appropriate low-energy laser equipment, under the outpatient supervision of an otorhinolaryngologist and/or pediatrician at the local areas. Key words: hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsil, laser therapy, phage therapy
Features of the course of neuroinfections caused by parvovirus B19 in children (clinical cases)
Authors: Markova K.V. ,   Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases under the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, Skripchenko E.Yu. , Skripchenko N.V. , Marchenko N.V. , Ivanova G.P. , Goleva O.V. , Baziyan E.V. , Shevchenko E.Yu. , Vishnivetskaya E.M. ,   Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases under the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation,   Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation,   Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases under the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation,   Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation,   Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases under the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation,   Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases under the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation,   Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases under the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation,   Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases under the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation,   Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases under the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation,   Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases under the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
Published: July 2024

Parvovirus infection B19 is a pressing problem in pediatrics due to its widespread distribution and polymorphism of clinical manifestations. At present, the causes of damage to the nervous system during acute parvovirus B19 infection are not completely clear, although the virus is able to persist in neuroglial cells only in immunocompromised individuals and is not neurotropic. The article presents two clinical observations of neuroinfections caused by Parvovirus B19 infection. In one clinical case, severe damage to the brain substance with the development of convulsive syndrome was described. Timely administration of complex etiopathogenetic therapy contributed to a favorable outcome, despite the severity of the disease. A special feature of the second clinical case was the two-wave course of parvovirus infection B19 followed by the development of acute serous viral meningitis of combined etiology (parvovirus B19 + tick-borne encephalitis virus). In both cases, along with etiotropic treatment, a complex drug cytoflavin was used as pathogenetic therapy, which helps optimize the course of the disease and favorable outcomes. Key words: parvovirus B19, neuroinfections, encephalitis, meningitis, children, cytoflavin
The use of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things in forecasting the market and economy
Authors: Putra Windhu ,   Universitas Tanjungpura, Priowirjanto Enni Soerjati , Ramli Asia , Dwiyanasari Desty , Herlina Deswita ,   Universitas Padjadjaran,   Universitas Negeri Makassar Malengkeri,   Universitas Diponegoro,   Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this research was to investigate artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in predicting financial markets. The acceptance of systems and the presence of AI in financial markets and in a way the application of AI in financial markets has grown significantly and this work is possible with the abundance of available data and the affordability of computing capacity. In fact, with the development of digital technology and the increasing growth of AI technology, the use of AI in financial markets has also increased, and the role of companies and their economic structures are changing rapidly. The present research is a survey in terms of data collection. The statistical community is the research of financial companies based on the web, the number of 225 people were selected using the Cochran formula and in the available form. The validity of the factors research was confirmed by the experts and Cronbach’s alpha was used to confirm the reliability of the research. The research findings showed that AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) have a positive and meaningful effect in creating customer and user knowledges. Also, the creation of knowledge from the foreign market, has a positive and meaningful effect on logical marketing decision-making, economy and market prediction.
Revolutionizing digital marketing: unveiling the impact of influencer marketing, AI-driven customer support, and voice search optimization on engagement and efficiency on the example of the semiconductor manufacturing industry
Authors: Rajendran Ragu Prasadh ,   Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) University
Published: July 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of semiconductor manufacturing, this research paper explores the application of pivotal digital marketing trends and strategic innovations to reshape contemporary business strategies within the industry. Recognizing the significance of staying at the forefront of these transformations, our study aims to provide a nuanced understanding of three prominent digital marketing innovations: Influencer Marketing, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Customer Support, and Voice Search Optimization. Through a rigorous methodology integrating literature review and case study analysis specific to semiconductor manufacturing in India, we unveil the successful implementation and tangible impact of these innovations on user engagement, brand perception, and overall marketing efficacy within the semiconductor sector of India. The research was done in 2022-2023 over the semiconductor companies working in India (HCL Technologies, Bharat Electronics Limited, ABB India Limited, Vedanta, CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited, and Havells India Limited). Comparative analyses against traditional methods reveal significant improvements tailored to this industry: Influencer Marketing campaigns demonstrated a 25% increase in reach and engagement compared to conventional advertising. The integration of AI-driven Customer Support resulted in a 30% reduction in response time, enhancing customer satisfaction scores by 15%. Furthermore, Voice Search Optimization strategies yielded a 20% improvement in search accuracy, outperforming traditional text-based Search Engine Optimization (SEO) approaches within the semiconductor manufacturing context. Delving into challenges and opportunities associated with each innovation within the semiconductor industry, we provide evidence-based recommendations for businesses seeking to navigate the dynamic digital marketing landscape in this specialized domain. As semiconductor manufacturing continues to redefine its business ecosystem, embracing these innovations emerges as a cornerstone for sustained success in the digital era within this unique sector.
Family firms and investment innovation
Authors: Wajdi M. Farid ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Fauziah Fenty , Latief Azhar , Said Muhammad , Rislawati Nita ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Published: July 2024

This study, with the aim of improving the performance of small and medium-sized companies, expresses the impact of the decision-making of managers and entrepreneurs of these companies in the direction of investment innovation in today’s business conditions with wide variables and technological growth. This paper focuses on the phenomenon of innovation within family businesses, seeking to identify and analyse its role in enhancing family-owned firms. The research investigates the influence of family ownership, family management involvement, internationalization strategies, and company size on innovation within the context of family-owned manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Data spanning is the 2019-2021 period, collected from annual reports and announcements of these manufacturing firms, reveals that family ownership and firm size correlate with investment in innovation. However, the recruitment of family management and the implementation of family-owned business internationalization strategies appear to exert limited influence on innovation activities. Considering the importance of family companies in economic and technical progress and the complexities and changing conditions governing their business environment, this research main contribution is to show how managers and entrepreneurs make decisions in investment innovation according to the conditions of governing in family small and medium companies.
A Morphological Approach to Development of a Process for Measurement Uncertainty Estimation
Authors: Serenkov P. S. , Romanchak V. M. , Hrybkouski A. V.
Published: July 2024

The problem of increasing the reliability of uncertainty estimation of measurement results is considered. The purpose of this work was to justify the application of the process approach to the formation of the algorithm of uncertainty estimation on the basis of morphological analysis. It is theoretically substantiated that from the standpoint of the system approach to achieving an acceptable degree of reliability of measurement uncertainty estimates it is necessary to implement a process approach to the formation of the estimation method as an algorithm of actions. The main stages of the estimation process are defined. It is established that each stage of the estimation process can be realized by alternative methods. The morphological box method as a realization of morphological analysis is proposed as a basis for its solution. A morphological box design of the uncertainty estimation process with an open architecture is presented, based only on commonly accepted methods and approaches for realizing each step of the process. Two aspects of the application of the morphological box method are identified. On the one hand, the morphological box allows to form an algorithm of the uncertainty assessment process, maximally acceptable for the laboratory conditions, as a combination of process steps, based on the task at hand, combining different variants of realization of these steps. On the other hand, the morphological box acts as a tool for development of new methods of realization of various stages of the uncertainty assessment process. Examples of using the morphological box method to develop alternative algorithms of the uncertainty estimation process of the same measurement method and to develop new methods of realization of different stages of the estimation process are considered.
Investigation of Criteria for Comparing of Natural and LED Radiation Spectral Distribution
Authors: Bogdan P. S. , Zaytseva E. G. , Stepanenko A. I.
Published: July 2024

The difference in the spectral composition of artificial and natural lighting can negatively affect health, as well as lead to a distorted perception of the color of surrounding objects. At the same time, a certain correction of the spectral composition of visible radiation in medical institutions and workplaces has a positive effect on human health, while can be carried lighting control out taking into account the data of personal sensor devices that determine the human condition. The purpose of the research was to select criteria for comparing natural and LED optical and visible radiation by spectral composition and by the visibility of color differences in natural and LED lighting. The effectiveness of the application of known and developed criteria for assessing the difference in the spectral composition of optical and visible radiation from natural and LED sources was investigated, as well as for the visibility of color differences in natural and LED lighting. To minimize the values of criteria are proposed additive and subtractive methods for calculating LED parameters. Their comparison allowed us to conclude that a more complex calculation algorithm, but higher performance for an additive technique than for a subtractive one with the same minimization results.

It was found that to simulate the spectral composition of natural radiation using LEDs, it is most effective to use the criteria "standard deviations of the relative differences between the optical and visible spectral components of natural and LED radiation". A comparison of the criteria for the visibility of color differences in natural and LED lighting showed approximately the same effectiveness of using the criteria "small color differences" and "standard deviation by photoreceptors" at the present stage and the prospects for applying the second criterion, provided that its acceptable values are established.
Assessment of Surface Roughness of Non-Metallic Materials during Laser Processing
Authors: Alekseev V. A. , Usoltseva A. V. , Usoltsev V. P. , Yuran S. I.
Published: July 2024

Experimental studies of the surface of non-metallic materials have been carried out to determine the roughness parameters of materials such as leather, bone, wood, plastic after processing the surface of materials with a laser beam. To assess the quality of the surface layer of materials, the depth of penetration of laser radiation into the material, the average value of the micro unevenness, and the mean square deviation of the micro unevenness were used. To describe the changes in the values of the micro unevenness, graphs of the correlation of the parameters of the micro unevenness and the modulus of elasticity of the surface of various non-metallic materials were used. Approximating polynomials are used to describe the correlations with the representation in a computer. A regression model is proposed that relates the properties of the material to the magnitude of the micro unevenness. Data on the depth of ablation for wood, bone, leather, plexiglass are presented, graphs of the correlation between the amount of surface micro unevenness and the density of materials, between the amount of surface micro-roughness and the modulus of elasticity of materials, the correlation coefficient between the amount of surface micro unevenness and the ignition temperature of organic materials. The obtained models make it possible to implement the proposed principle of laser processing of non-metallic materials, which consists in measuring the modulus of elasticity of the surface of the material and, based on the measurements obtained, control the modes of laser processing of products. The installation of laser surface treatment of non-metallic materials with the implementation of the principle of control of processing modes depending on the measured values of the modulus of elasticity of the surface of the material is proposed. To measure the elastic modulus of a material, a special sensor is used with indentation of the indenter and computer evaluation of the measurements obtained with the formation of solutions for controlling the modes of laser surface treatment of the material. The experimental results obtained made it possible to manufacture a number of products to ensure a given surface quality of non-metallic materials (a writing device, a gift for the newlyweds). Conducting experiments with changes in the power of laser radiation based on the results of measuring the modulus of elasticity of the surface of non-metallic materials has shown the effectiveness of operational setting of laser operating modes to ensure the quality of the surface of non-metallic materials.
Hands-on Experience of THERMO FITNESS TESTING Device Use for Thermoelectric Evaluation of Metallic Materials
Authors: Soldatov A. A. , Soldatov A. I. , Kostina M. A. , Abouellail A. A.
Published: July 2024

The article describes experience of practical application of the differential thermoelectric tester "THERMO FITNESS TESTING". Description of the sensor design and results of differential thermoelectromotive force measurement for a large group of metals widely used in Russia are given. Usage of the "THERMO FITNESS TESTING" device to test the quality of R6M5 steel heat treatment is described. Dependence of thermoelectromotive force on the heating temperature which can be used for practical purposes was obtained. Usage the "THERMO FITNESS TESTING" to measure the thickness of a cemented (carburized) layer of 12KH2N4А steel is considered. Dependence of the thermoelectromotive force on the thickness of the cementation layer was also obtained.
Crisis of Theory and Practice of Human Rights Activities
Authors: Shchipkov Aleksandr ,   Russian Orthodox University of Saint John the Divine
Published: July 2024

This article explores problem of the liberal rights and freedoms conceptualization and crisis of the human rights institutions legitimacy, the prospects for theory and practice of the modern defense of human rights. The author believes the human rights institutions to be currently in crisis mode because of their inability to overcome their dependence on the liberal doctrine of rights and freedoms being innate. This doctrine was imposed on the society as the only valid ideology that does not need any scientific verification or ethical mediation and basically is a quasi-religious phenomenon. Today the defense of human rights is the enforcement authority and a political subsystem, as it legitimates and delegitimates political subjects. The human rights institutions can retain their role in society by overcoming their dependence on liberal and other ideologies, abandoning the obsolete enlightenment concept of innate rights and acknowledging the priority of morality in the society.
Digital Identity and the Humanistic Model of Digital Educational Environment
Authors: Khrapov Sergey ,   Astrakhan Tatishchev State University, Kryuchkova Svetlana , Melikov Ibrahim ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation,   Russian State Social University
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the problems of subjective and personal self-determination of students in the situation of contact with the infocommunication environment, in particular, to the analysis of “digital identity”, symbolizing the emergence of a new modality of individual identification in virtual space. The methodological basis of the study was philosophical, axiological and systemic approaches. In addition, the possibilities of the method of existential analytics are used, which make it possible to explore not only ontological, but also the value-semantic contexts of the formation of personal identity, allowing us to consider the essence of “I” in the unique unity of its personal qualities, as well as content analysis as the optimal diagnostic tool network identity. The article conceptualizes the concept of “digital identity”. It is shown that the representation of the life of young people in a virtual environment, as one of the forms of successful socialization, as well as the possibility of constructing a virtual personality and its self-presentation in the external environment with the help of ideal self-images, determine the projective nature of digital identity, which is, ultimately, a set of projections of real identity, translated using digital technologies into a sign-symbolic context. Based on examples of the reverse influence of online identity on the real one, a conclusion is made about the emergence of a tendency to blur the lines between them, marking the beginning of the process of merging digital and real identities. The result of the study is a humanistic model of the digital educational environment (DEL), which sets the main variable vectors for its development and implementation, taking into account the creative potential of a particular teacher, the conditions of the educational organization, the socio-pedagogical and socio-psychological specifics of students.
The Significance of Phallocentrism as Illustrated on Grace Paley’s Wants
Authors: Pasopati Rommel Utungga , Pujimahanani Cahyaningsih , Putri Adinda
Published: July 2024

This article would like to expose matter of phallocentrism in short story written by Grace Paley entitled Wants. Phallocentrism itself plays role as the dictations of values of male against female beings. Grace Paley’s short story published in 1974 and tells a woman’s perspective that is so slow and simple in wanting anything. Her ex-husband has certain dream to be achieved, but she only wants to be a good mother and be happy. Through qualitative method on cultural studies, this paper depicts dictation of a man to his ex-wife. This is in line with dictation of man in phallocentrism theorized by Ernest Jones. The woman actually has done many intangible things, but those meant nothing for the man as he wants tangible ones. The man wants to run but the woman prefers to walk. Both of them are lost in time of being together since the ex-husband’s side is too dominant for the ex-wife’s part. In conclusion, the short story explains total difference due to radical dominance instead of living dialogues between man and woman.
Deconstructive Reading on Traditional Narratives in English Course Book
Authors: Setiawan Rahmat , Agustina Eliasanti
Published: July 2024

This research aims to explore deconstructive reading on traditional narratives in coursebook and how the EFL pre-service teachers’ insights on it. This research imposes its theoretical framework in the concepts of Deconstruction, EFL Pre-service Teachers, Literature, Traditional Narrative Text, and Coursebook. The type of this research is qualitative, the approach is case study. The data in this research are text fragmentations from the narrative texts and the statements of the EFL students. The first source of the data is the narrative texts in the coursebook. The second source of the data is interview with some EFL pre-service teachers from various university in Surabaya. The techniques of data collection in this research are documentation and non-structured interview. The technique of data analysis in this research is thematic analysis. The result of the analysis is narrative texts provided by Kemendikbud in English coursebook seem to be conventional and it requires EFL teachers with good sense of literature to help out students to make the meaning relevant with the life they live today. Some interviewed EFL pre-service teachers put some insights that meaning in the traditional narrative texts in the English coursebook. For them, traditional narrative is important, but the interpretative meaning should be deconstructed in more various meaning, not in one-sided claim which one is true and false.
Designing Learning Media Based on ICT for Student’s Reading Skills of Tenth Grade SMK TI Annajiyyah Bahrul Ulum
Authors: Ulfa Wulan Agustina  , Mukhlisoh Nani , Nur Luluk Choirun Nisak , Hidayat Rohmat
Published: July 2024

This study aims to design MRELISH (Mukhlisoh Reading English) based on ICT, to improve the tenth-grade Vocational High School students’ interest in English learning, especially reading skill. This study used Research & Development (RND) method with the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model. In the Analyze phase, the researchers used two instruments, those are interviews and questionnaires. The results from interview data stated that MRELISH English teachers approved MRELISH media to be designed and developed. while the results of the students’ questionnaire stated that 69% of the total number of students agreed that MRELISH media was developed and applied in their English learning. In the Development and Implementation phases, the researchers used some instruments to collect data: interviews, questionnaires, observations, and documentation. The result of questionnaires from the material validation was 82% in the “very good” category and the result of the media validation was 92% in the “very good” category. After being implemented to students, the final result of the implementation was 84% which was categorized as “very good”. Based on those results, it can be concluded that MRELISH (Mukhlisoh Reading English) application was suitable to use in English learning to improve student’s reading skills in Vocational High School.
Examining The Illocutionary Acts in The Paddington Movie and Their Influence on Cultivating The Profile of Pancasila Students
Authors: Nuraini Safrina , Widyawati Wiwin , Wulandari Rifa Suci
Published: July 2024

The use of speech acts is an integral part of everyday conversation, representing actions rather than mere statements about objects. The relationship between speech acts and a speaker's character is closely intertwined, as one's character influences the type and manner of speech used. In Indonesia, the government emphasizes character development, evident in the Minister of Education and Culture's initiative, the Pancasila Student Profile, aimed at shaping Indonesian students' characters. This study focuses on analyzing speech acts, particularly Illocutionary speech acts within the Paddington Movie, and their role in cultivating the Pancasila Student Profile. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, this research relies on George Yule's and John R. Searle's theories on speech acts. Data collection involves documenting instances from the "Paddington" movie. Results indicate the identification of five types of Illocutionary speech acts in the film: assertive (24%), directives (39.6%), commissive (5.6%), expressive (28%), and declaratives (1.8%). Moreover, the analysis reveals expressions in the script that align with the values encapsulated in the Pancasila Student Profile. Overall, the Illocutionary speech acts throughout the Paddington movie contribute to the construction of the Pancasila Student Profile through various utterances.
Listening Comprehension Skill: The Forgotten Skill in The Saudi Classrooms
Authors: Mahmoud Salamah Saleem , Oraby Khaled Khader
Published: July 2024

Listening plays a very significant role in language acquisition and language learning. The more input kids and students get, the faster and easier it will be for them to acquire and learn any new language. Unfortunately, over a long period listening didn’t receive enough attention by curricula designers, teachers, and students which affected the output and labelled listening as a difficult skill to teach and understand. This study intends to draw the attention to listening through answering three important questions related to the importance of listening, the challenges that face teaching it and suggestions for enhancing this important skill. To this end, the researchers chose all secondary and intermediate students in Jeddah as a population and fifty male and female students as a sample. A survey of twenty- two items was used as a data collection tool. The findings of the study showed clear enthusiasm for listening comprehension and an urgent need to overcome the challenges and reconsider suggestions to improve this skill including training teachers, facilitating it, and increasing the weight in the schedules. The study recommends giving more attention to listening and including it in any English language test.
WITHDRAWN: Circular RNA expression in ALS is progressively deregulated and tissue-dependent
Authors: García Leticia Moreno , Moreno-Martínez Laura , Torre Miriam de la , Schoorlemmer Jon , Macías-Redondo Sofía , García-Redondo Alberto , Osta Rosario , Toivonen Janne Markus , Calvo Ana Cristina
Published: July 2024

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn by the authors due to author disagreement with the posting of the preprint. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of Chinese version of the Sickness Presenteeism Scale-Nurses：A cross-sectional study
Authors: Li Chuang , Meng Zhixing , Zhang Lan
Published: July 2024

Purpose: Based on the lack of an evaluation instrument to gauge how presenteeism practices affect nurses' productivity at work and the quality of the medical treatment they provide. The purpose of this study was to translate the Sickness Presenteeism Scale-Nurse (SPS-N) into the Chinese version of SPS-N and to verify its reliability and validity in Chinese nurses.
Methods: This study is divided into two stages. Phase 1 The SPS-N was translated according to the Brislin translation model after authorization by the original author. Phase 2 the convenience sampling method was used and the reliability and validity of the scale were tested among 503 Chinese nurses.
Results: The Cronbach's α value of Chinese SPS-N was 0.924. The four-factor exploratory factor model was used to explain 78.354% of the total variance. X2/df=2.527, RMSEA=0.067, CFI=0.949, TLI=0.941, and IFI=0.950 were the model fit outcomes in the validation factor analysis. All of the model fit markers fell within reasonable bounds.
Conclusion: The reliability and validity of the Chinese version of SPS-N can be used to evaluate the influence of nurses' presenteeism behavior on job performance. So as to inform nursing managers in developing programs and interventions to improve the performance a of clinical nurses.
Micafungin versus Amphotericin B in Treatment of invasive Fungal Infection in Preterm Neonates: A Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Ibrahim Mariam john amin , ghobrial mertte ashraf thabet , mohamed maha hassan
Published: July 2024

Background
Micafungin, Amphotericin B, and Fluconazole are the primary therapeutic agents employed to address invasive fungal candidiasis in neonate. Resistance to fluconazole is gradually developing in neonatal intensive care units. We aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of Micafungin and Amphotericin B in terms of their effectiveness and safety in the treatment of invasive fungal infections in neonates.
Methods
Fifty-six preterm neonates with invasive fungal infection proven by fungal culture and have received fluconazole for at least one week were included in our study and were divided randomly into two groups. Micafungin group: twenty-eight preterm neonates received Micafungin at dose of 8 mg/kg/day for 14 days. Amphotericin B group: twenty-eight preterm neonates received amphotericin B at a dose of 1 mg /kg/day for 14 days. Clinical and laboratory follow up by fungal culture was done after 14 days of treatment.
Results
Micafungin group showed significant increased percentage for complete cure of patients compared to Amphotericin B group 18(64.3%) vs 10(35.7%) respectively and decreased percentage of in complete cure compared to Amphotericin B 10(35.7%) vs 18(64.3%) respectively with p-value 0.030. No added drug side effects were seen with Micafungin except for mild hypomagnesemia. There was a significant increase in renal function after Amphotericin B treatment.
Conclusion
Micafungin is effective and well tolerated for treatment of invasive fungal infections in preterm neonates.
Trial registration: The current study has been approved by clinical trials.org and the protocol ID: NCT06413056 retrospectively registered.
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06413056?cond=micafungin%20in%20neonates&rank=2
Calcified necrotizing funisitis and its association with adverse neonatal outcomes: a case‒control study
Authors: Peng Lei , Shi Min , Liu Qian , Fan Xiufang , Li Juan , Li Xia
Published: July 2024

Background To determine the association of calcified necrotizing funisitis with adverse neonatal outcomes.
Method This retrospective study included newborns who had undergone pathological examination between July 2020 and March 2024. Twenty-one neonates who delivered at Jinan Maternal and Child Health Hospital with pathological results of calcified NF were retrospectively selected as the study subjects, and 44 neonates who were admitted during the same period without pathological results of calcified NF were selected as the control group according to a gestational age ratio of 1:2. Neonatal outcome measures were comparable between the two groups.
Results Two groups were born preterm. Compared to those in the control group, the mode of delivery (cesarean vs vaginal), prolonged PROM, RDS, ROP, duration of ventilator use, white cell count, CRP, and neutrophil percentage in the observation group were significantly different from those in the control group (P<0.05). Among the 21 individuals analyzed, 14 patients (66.7%) were determined to be positive for UU infection in the observation group, and 4 patients (9.50%) were positive in the control group. The differences were statistically significant (P<0.001).
Conclusion Blood cell counts, CRP levels and neutrophil proportions were markedly elevated. The rates of RDS and ROP decreased. The duration of invasive mechanical ventilation use was prolonged in neonates with calcified necrotizing funisitis. UU was a risk factor for calcified NF.
High-resolution projection of wind energy in the Middle East’s summer
Authors: Latt Melissa , Adinolfi Marianna , Mercogliano Paola , Hochman Assaf
Published: July 2024

Understanding the impacts of climate change on wind patterns and wind power potential is crucial for energy planning and resource management, particularly in regions highly vulnerable to climate variability, such as the Middle East. In this study, we utilized a COSMO-CLM regional climate model simulation at an 8km grid spacing to investigate the changes in summer wind patterns over the Middle East and their implications for wind energy potential.
Our analysis revealed that COSMO-CLM can effectively capture the broad-scale summer wind patterns over the Middle East. However, considerable uncertainties were observed over coastal and mountainous regions, highlighting the complexity of local wind dynamics. Notably, until 2070, we have identified significant increases of up to 0.7 ms−1 in median surface wind speeds across the Middle East, driven primarily by land-sea temperature contrasts. However, at the 150-meter level, we have observed significant decreases of up to 1.0 ms−1 in median wind speed attributed to changes in frequency and intensity of the Persian Trough synoptic system in a changing climate. Regionally, this decreases median potential wind energy up to 7 GJ within six hours. These findings underscore the importance of considering surface and upper-level wind characteristics when assessing climate change impacts on wind energy resources. Furthermore, our study reveals a spatially heterogeneous pattern of changes in wind energy potential across the region. While decreases in wind energy are evident over much of the Middle East, particularly in inland areas and over the Mediterranean Sea, we have also observed some increases in potential, notably over the Red Sea.
In summary, our study highlights significant changes in wind characteristics in a changing climate, with implications for the future energy mix in the Middle East. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and energy planners aiming to harness wind energy resources sustainably in the face of climate change challenges.
The MgaSpn Global Transcriptional Regulator Mediates the Biosynthesis of Capsular Polysaccharides and Affects Virulence via the Uracil Synthesis Pathway in Streptococcus pneumoniae
Authors: Guo Xinlin , wang shuhui , Tao Ye , Zhang Xuemei , Suo Weicai , Zhang Yapeng , Lei Li , Yin Yibing , Zheng Yuqiang
Published: July 2024

Background
Uracil metabolism is an important step in the growth and metabolism of Streptococcus pneumoniae, and pyrimidine nucleotides play an important role in the expression and production of S. pneumoniae capsules. MgaSpn(spd_1587),as a transcriptional ragulator of host environment adaptation, regulates the biosynthesis of the capsules and phosphorylcholine. However, the underlying regulation mechanism between uracil metabolism and biosynthesis of capsules remains incompletely understood. Here, we first described the relationship between uracil metabolism and capsule expression via the pyrR gene(spd_1134) in S. pneumoniae.
Results
Electrophoretic mobility-shift assays (EMSAs) and DNase I footprinting assays showed a direct interaction between MgaSpn and the pyrR promoter (PpyrR) at two specific binding sites. MgaSpn negatively regulated capsule production through pyrR as confirmed by complementing pyrR expression in D39ΔmgaSpnΔpyrR. Virulence experiments showed that the MgaSpn-pyrR interaction was necessary for both pneumococcal colonization and invasive infection.
Conclusions
For the first time, the present study demonstrated that the de novo synthesis gene pyrR of S. pneumoniae is regulated by the MgaSpn transcriptional regulator.Taken together,these results provide an insight into the regulation of capsule production mediated by uracil metabolism and its important roles in pneumococcal pathogenesis.
Blockchain Enabled Cloud Data Storage Supporting Deduplication With Fair Remittance
Authors: Arasi V Ezhil , Bharathiyar Mohankumar
Published: July 2024

In cloud computing environment data redundancy and data integrity management are the consequential issues. They result in huge space wastage and compromises data security and data accuracy. Data deduplication and data auditing are the techniques used to efficiently reduce storage space and to verify the integrity of the cloud stored data. Most of the existing data deduplication and auditing algorithms are mainly focusing on static data storage environment which does not efficiently fits to the dynamic nature of cloud storage. Integrating data deduplication with integrity verification is very challenging to handle and such existing systems suffers from faking of audit results and data ownership leakage. Also, existing cloud data auditing schemes does not provide compensation to users, if their data integrity is compromised. Blockchain technology with its key features, provides security, trust and efficiency to handle data storage in cloud. In order to solve the issues in existing data auditing integrated deduplication systems, this paper proposes Blockchain incorporated secure cloud data storage system supporting data auditing and deduplication with fair remittance. The implementation results and security analysis confirm that the proposed system outperforms well in terms of data integrity verification and deduplication with enhanced accuracy and security compared to state of the arts.