bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INNOVATIVE CONTROL AND MONITORING TECHNIQUES FOR ENHANCING PHYSICAL FACTORS OF SEA SALT PRODUCTION IN SAMUT SONGKHRAM PROVINCE
Authors: Tharasawatpipat Chaisri , Thamyo Wirongrong , Phonphan Walaiporn
Published: March 2024

The first objective of this study was to analyze the water source that has been used to produce salt from the seaside to the final product (salt) and give the proper planning with the help of geographic information technology(system). Furthermore, the study tried to find a better strategy to control and monitor the water quality in different positions of the salt farms. The second objective of the study was to produce high-quality salt according to the agricultural standard. The introduced system would be in accordance with the local farmer’s practices and information. The research was conducted in the salt farm of Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Songkhram province. The research was conducted based on communication with farmers verbally as well as scientific survey to find the specific research problem directly or from farmers union. The solution was introduced based on latitude and longitude positions in different parts of the salt farm, analyzing the factors involved in the water quality and introducing the online innovated system as the online water quality analyzer. Furthermore, the water samples were collected, and specific factors (elements) were analyzed in the lab. Finally, the quality of the salt produced by farmers is scientifically controlled. The results found three factors involved in salt production, quality of water, changing the climate annually and local expertise and techniques. The specific factors of water quality were pH (7.6-7.8), DO (4.4-7.7mg/l), Salinity (24.26-29.60ppt.), Pb (8.82-11.85 ppm), Cd (1.15-1.60ppm) and Cu (0.1-0.7 ppm). Mercury and arsenic weren’t detected in the water. Annually, in April the salt index was slightly increased (28.5-30.7 ppt.). Overall, the natural sea salt had the quality in accordance with the THAI AGRICULTURAL STANDARD TAS 8402-2019. From the geography point of view this study showed that these two areas were suitable for producing the natural sea salt. In conclusion, the process and the techniques of local farmers would produce the high quality of sea salt according to Thai agricultural production. They should be concerned about monitoring the quality of water continuously.
Strategic Pathways to World Cultural Recognition: Navigating UNESCO Creative Cities Network Applications and Urban Sustainability
Authors: Kongmee Athikun , Kortana Tanapol
Published: March 2024

This paper presents an in-depth analysis of the essential factors contributing to successful applications to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), emphasizing their role in fostering sustainable urban development. Drawing from a comprehensive review of literature and mixed-methods research, the study unravels the complexity of UCCN applications, highlighting the synergy between cultural creativity assets, sustainable action plans, effective communication, and strategic collaborations. It also examines the transformative impact of UCCN recognition on urban development, showcasing how cultural recognition intertwines with economic growth, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability. Through qualitative and quantitative analyses, including case studies of various cities within the UCCN framework, the paper offers a multifaceted perspective on the dynamics of cultural networks and urban transformation. This research not only provides valuable insights for cities aspiring to join the UCCN but also contributes to the broader discourse on cultural policy, urban planning, and sustainable development, underlining the pivotal role of culture in shaping the future of urban landscapes. The findings underscore the need for a holistic and strategic approach in preparing UCCN applications, advocating for an integrated model that balances cultural richness with sustainable urban planning. This study serves as a guide for policymakers, urban planners, and cultural practitioners, offering a blueprint for harnessing cultural assets in pursuit of urban excellence and sustainability.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING, KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION PERFORMANCE OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED SMES
Authors: Chen Jing , Cheungsirakulvit Thanaphon
Published: March 2024

The Relationship between Organizational Learning, Knowledge Management and Innovation Performance of Technology-Based SMEs" by Jing Chen focuses on the interaction between organizational learning, knowledge management, and innovation performance in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It addresses the lack of studies on the impact of science-based knowledge management and organizational learning on SMEs. The article proposes research questions and objectives concerning the development of technology SMEs through organizational learning and knowledge management, the formation of internal driving forces through knowledge management mechanisms, and the acquisition of breakthrough innovation impetus within organizations.
Abortion Perspective of Rape Victims Criminal Law Study
Authors: Anindya Prima Digantari
Published: March 2024

Whereas in the Indonesian legal system, the act of abortion/abortion is prohibited. Even the act of abortion is categorized as a crime in the context of criminal law so that the perpetrator and the person who helps to do it are subject to punishment. However, although most Indonesians are aware of these provisions, there are still many women who have abortions. This can be seen from the data submitted by researchers about the number of abortions that occur in Indonesia. Abortion is also often done by women who are victims of rape. The reason often put forward by women who are raped is that having a child as a result of rape will increase their inner pain because seeing the child will always remind them of the bad event. However, not always triggering events such as having too many children, pregnancy out of wedlock, and rape victims make a woman choose to have an abortion. There are also those who still maintain the womb on the grounds that the abortion is a sin, so he chooses to keep the womb. Whatever reason is put forward for abortion, if it is not due to medical reasons, the mother and the person who helped to abort the pregnancy will be punished with a crime. This is because positive law in Indonesia prohibits abortion. But on the other hand, if the pregnancy is not aborted, it will cause new problems, namely if the child is born from a poor family then he will not get a decent living, while if the child is born without a father, he will be ridiculed by the community so that he will live his life in shame. . This is because in eastern Indonesian culture, it is not possible to accept children born out of wedlock. This reason sometimes makes women who are pregnant out of wedlock desperate to have an abortion. So in this case how is the study of abortion in the perspective of criminal law in Indonesia.
Dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights Law Regulations in Indonesia
Authors: Anak Agung Sagung Ngurah Indradewi
Published: March 2024

Intellectual Property Rights are private rights where a creator/inventor is free to invite or not to apply for the registration of his intellectual works. That in Indonesia the existence of intellectual property rights as rights to immaterial objects or intangible objects. Property rights arise from a person's ability to produce a work based on the work of his brain/intellectuality, the results of that intellectual work then grow the concept of ownership of an intangible object in the form of intellectual property rights. Whereas intellectual property rights also recognize the existence of economic rights (economische) the community can take economic benefits from a copyrighted work of findings and or provide economic benefits that are positively useful in the community. The importance of understanding the Dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights Law in Indonesia, as a basis in implementing the protection of intellectual property rights in Indonesia (rechten/economic rights) in this case where the creators or inventors.
The United Nations in the Field of Education
Authors: Thomas John Kenevan
Published: March 2024

Every international community and government in countries in the world and all components are obliged to educate the life of their nation which is one of the goals of a country. Education in principle demands the application of the principles of democracy, decentralization, justice, and upholding human rights in the life of the nation and state. In relation to education, these principles will have a fundamental impact on the content, processes and management of the education system. In addition, science and technology are developing rapidly and giving rise to new demands in all aspects of life, including in the education system. This demand concerns the renewal of the education system, including curriculum renewal, namely curriculum diversification to serve diverse students and regional potential, diversification of types of education that are carried out professionally, preparation of graduate competency standards that apply nationally in countries around the world. Education in principle demands the application of the principles of democracy, decentralization, justice, and upholding human rights in the life of the nation and state. In relation to education, the importance of the principle of preparing education funding standards for each education unit is in accordance with the principles of equity and justice implementation of school-based education management and higher education autonomy as well as the implementation of education with an open and multi-meaning system. Renewal of the education system also includes eliminating discrimination between government-managed education and community-managed education, as well as the distinction between religious education and general education. In the context of the United Nations in the field of Education, which manages the Educational, Scientific and Cultural sector, namely the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, abbreviated as UNESCO.
The Role of The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
Authors: I Nyoman Prabu Buana Rumiartha
Published: March 2024

Based on the provisions of Article 1 Paragraphs 1 and 4 of the United Nations Charter, it is stated that the purpose of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security, in this case to take effective collective action for the prevention and elimination of threats to peace, to suppress acts of aggression. or other violations, to bring it about by peaceful means and in accordance with the principles of justice and international law, adjustments or adjustments to the international situation that may lead to peace and the United Nations, as well as centers to harmonize the actions of nations in peace with common goals. So to realize these things, the United Nations establishes international bodies that regulate the regulations that apply when problems occur between countries in the world, furthermore for the regulation of the peaceful use of outer space in this case the United Nations, formed The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN-COPUOS) and the Division of Outer Space Affairs, as an important committee in overseeing the peaceful use of outer space. The United Nations General Assembly in Resolution 1348 (XIII) established an ad hoc Committee on the Peaceful Use of Outer Space. As well as the 1967 Treaty on the principles governing the activities of countries in the exploration and use of outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies.
Use of Information Technology in Counting (Situng) and Recapitulating (Recapitalized) Votes for the 2024 Election
Authors: Hidayatun Indriyani  , Agata Meyer
Published: March 2024

General elections are a concrete manifestation of the implementation of democracy in Indonesia which provides a role for every citizen to be able to directly participate in selecting public officials. Democracy and democratic elections are â€œqonditio sine qua nonâ€, the one can not exist without the others. In the sense that elections are interpreted as a procedure to achieve democracy or a procedure to transfer peopleâ€™s sovereignty to certain candidates to occupy political positions in a country. Based on Law Number 7 of 2017 concerning General Elections (Election Law), information on election results can be obtained after going through several stages and requiring a long waiting time. This is because the vote counting and recapitulation system still adopts conventional methods. In principle, the process for the counting and recapitulation system can be flowed as follows: After the voting is complete, then the vote count is carried out at the TPS level and followed by filling out the vote counting certificate manually with a large number of copies. After that it was sent to the District level for manual recapitulation and filling out the recapitulation certificate with a large number of copies. The recapitulation process, like in the Kecamatan, takes place and is tiered at the District/City level, Provincial level and National level. With a process like this, in addition to the potential for errors caused by human error and it also takes quite a long time which then has the potential for fraud to occur so that it requires the use of adequate information technology in the process.
NOMINAL ELLIPSIS IN THE STORY OF “THE BOYHOOD OF RONGGOWARSITO”
Authors: Putu Eka Suardana
Published: March 2024

This study entitled Nominal Ellipsis in the Story of “The Boyhood of Ronggowarsito” aimed at analyzing and classifying the classification of the kinds of nominal ellipsis in English textbooks particularly in each text. The primary data was taken from the English textbooks: The Boyhood of Ronggowarsito (1991).The main theory used in this study was taken from a book entitled Cohesion in English (1975) by M.A.K Halliday and Ruqaiya Hasan. They stated that ellipsis is the omission of an item of a sentence on the assumption which an earlier sentence will make the meaning clear. They classify ellipsis into three types: nominal ellipsis, verbal ellipsis and clausal ellipsis. The required data were classified and analyzed based on the classification of nominal ellipsis. Nominal ellipsis consisted of the elements of deictic, numerative, epithet, classifier and qualifier and also the head. Nominal ellipsis consisted of modal element and propositional element. The findings showed that the type of nominal ellipsis must be the common noun and not proper noun or pronoun expressing the thing. The common noun created the functions of the element of deictic, numerative, epithet and classifier and these elements can function as head under certain circumstances.
THE ANALYSIS OF MAXIMS FOUND IN THE NOVEL “NEVER GO BACK”
Authors: I Putu Eka Suardana
Published: March 2024

The novel Never Go Back is a best selling novel written by Lee Child. He is one of the world’s leading thriller writers. The novel is sold somewhere in the world every twenty seconds. The second Jack Reacher film starring Tom Cruise, based on this novel, is out in October 2016. It consistently achieves the number-one slot in hardback and paperback on bestseller lists on both sides of the Atlantic, and is published in over one hundred territories. He is the recipient of many prizes, most recently the CWA’s Diamond Dagger for writer of an outstanding body of crime fiction. He was born in Coventry, brought up in Birmingham, and now lives in New York. The uses of maxims are found in a number of utterances of the novel. The aim of the research is to analyze the uses of those ones in the novel’s utterances. They are maxim of quality, maxim of quantity, maxim of relation, and maxim of manner. The research method used in the research is qualitative method. According to Grice in Leech (1983: 7-8), there is a general assumption underpinning all utterances interpretations. The interpretation is guided by a cooperative principle, in which a speaker and a hearer are engaged in some shared goals. Then, the elements of those cooperative principles are called maxims. There are four kinds of maxims. Firstly, maxim of quality, it is meant that do not say what you believe to be false. You are not expected to say lack adequate evidence. Secondly, maxim of quantity, it requires your contribution as informative as is required. Thirdly, maxim of relation, it requires your contribution to be relevant. Fourthly, maxim of manner, it is meant that your contribution must be perspicuous and brief. It also avoids obscurity of expression and ambiguity. The aim of the study is: (i) to find out maxims in the novel, (ii) to classify the maxims, (iii) to analyze the kinds of each maxim.
Our Clinic's Experience with Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty.
Authors: Genç Hüsnü Çağrı , Çoşkun Hakkı , Demirtaş Yıldırımcan , Soylu Sinan , Kurt Atilla
Published: March 2024

Aim: we aim to present the outcomes of the Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) procedure performed in our clinic.

Material and methods: In this retrospective study, we analyzed the outcomes of LHP performed on 112 patients in our clinic over a 24-month period. Patients were scheduled for follow-up visits at three weeks post-surgery, followed by subsequent follow-ups at three and six-month intervals.

Results: Of the 112 patients, 73 (65.17%) were male, and 39 (34.82%) were female. The mean age was 52.6 years (range: 20-65). The mean operation duration was 18.3 minutes (range: 12-25). Seventy patients were classified as grade 2, while 42 patients were classified as grade 3. The mean hospital stay was 1.16 days. Among the 70 patients with grade 2 hemorrhoids, 5 were lost to follow-up, while 24 were followed up at 6 months and 41 at 1 year. One (1.42%) patient who attended the 1-year follow-up showed recurrence. Four patients (9.52%) showed recurrence. One patient with grade 3 hemorrhoids experienced postoperative bleeding lasting one week, requiring erythrocyte suspension replacement. Another patient with grade 3 hemorrhoids developed a hematoma, which resolved with conservative treatment. Eight patients (7.14%) with grade 3 hemorrhoids developed postoperative edema, all of whom improved with conservative treatment. Pain, evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale, was measured as 2.03 on the first postoperative day and 1.49 on the second postoperative day.

Conclusion: LH treatment has been found to be a successful alternative treatment option for Grade 2 and Grade 3 diseases. It is emphasized that patient selection is crucial in LH treatment.
Утицај вјештачке интелигенције на креативност писаца: Сарадња вјештачке интелигенције и ауторско стваралаштво
Authors: Стојановић Љубинко , Савић Славица , Радојчић Весна
Published: March 2024

Овај научни рад истражује утицај вјештачке интелигенције (ВИ) на кретивност писаца и наглашава важност аутентичности и оригиналности у процесу писања, које се могу довести у питање у сарадњи са вјештачком интелигенцијом. Независно креирање саржаја симулира заправо креативност човјека, али има своја ограничења, док зависно креирање укључује сарадњу вјештачке интелигенције и човјека како би се оптимално искористио креaтивни потенцијал обје стране. Креирање садржаја путем вјешталке интелигенције пружа могућност генерисања нових текстова, било да је ријеч о креирању текста на основу специфичних описа или инспирације која је дошла од стране креатора, као и побољшање постојећих кроз унапређење досљедности и скалабилности и исправке постојећих граматичких грешки или нелогичности у реченицама. Упркос многим могућностима, ВИ није у могућности симулирати одређене аспекте људске креативности. Постоје јасне разлике у приступу и резултатима, због недостатка људског идентитета и мисли коју преноси реченицом. Балансирање између кориштења вјештачке интелигенције као алата и очување људског идентитета остаје кључна ставка у будучности креирања садржаја. Овај рад анализира те изазове и могућности и пружа увид у важност очувања људске кретивности у ери вјештачке интелигенције.
Decoding Digital Discourse: Artificial Intelligence – powered Cyberbullying Detection
Authors: Jokic Aleksandar , Sarac Marko
Published: March 2024

Social media platforms have fundamentally transformed how people share information and communicate. While they offer significant benefits, they also pose challenges, such as the increasing prevalence of cyberbullying. While many studies have emphasized the accuracy of text classification techniques for detecting cyberbullying, this research explores the potential of automating not just the detection but also the reporting of harmful posts. We developed a Support Vector Machine model using WEKA, designed to identify cyberbullying statements in the English language. This model yielded an accuracy of 57% with a kappa score of 0.2094. After developing the model, we extracted public posts from Twitter and applied text preprocessing methods, including cleaning and tokenization. These preprocessed data were then transformed into a Bag-of- Words (BoW) representation. When a post is identified as cyberbullying by our model, a comprehensive report is generated detailing the author's name, post content, and the timestamp. This innovative method holds promise for the timely detection of malicious content, offering social media platform administrators an efficient tool for prompt intervention.
Integration of geoelectrical, hydrochemical and geothermal data to identify the origin of thermal water in the foothills of the Tlemcen mountains, Northwestern Algeria
Authors: Yousfi Somia , Kerzabi Rachid , Mudry Jacques , Bensalah Mustapha , Achachi Abdelhamid , Collignon Bernard
Published: March 2024

In previous studies, the mean geothermal gradient of the Tlemcen region has been estimated as low (3.7°C/100m). The existing boreholes in the Remchi plain (North of the Tlemcen Mountains) reveal thermal waters (26-48°C) and a remarkable artesianism. To understand the hydrodynamics and origin of thermalism of this groundwater, we merged geophysical and physical-chemical data. Geophysical data allowed us to improve the resolution of the fault network, to estimate the thickness of various sandstone beds connected with the thermal reservoir and to delimit the productive aquifer. Chemical characteristics of waters have been used for a statistical analysis, which displayed two independent water clusters resulting from two hydrodynamic patterns throughout the aquifer. The hydrothermal analysis identifies the depth reached by water and the relationship between water circulation and the fault network. Comparison with previous studies allowed us to build a schematic geological model, which explains hydrodynamics, origin and role of this structure in the groundwater flow.
[ECHN-Italy: overview of activities from the last year and future challenges]
Authors: Di Giovanni Alessia , Citrini Andrea , Edigio Elena
Published: March 2024

ECHN-Italy: uno sguardo alle attività dell’anno passato e le sfide del futuro

[Article in Italian]
Differential Effect of Novel Plant Cystatins on the Adhesive Behaviour of Normal and Cancer Breast Cells
Authors:   Department of Electroinduced and Adhesive Properties, Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., Bl. 21, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria, Hristova-Panusheva Kamelia , Keremidarska-Markova Milena ,   Department of Electroinduced and Adhesive Properties, Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., Bl. 21, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria, Krasteva Natalia ,   Department of Electroinduced and Adhesive Properties, Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., Bl. 21, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
Published: March 2024

In the present work, we have investigated a novel recombinant cystatin dgECP1 and its mutant form, dgECP1m1, focused on their impact on the adhesive behaviour of two breast cell lines: the cancerous, MDA-MB-231, and the normal, MCF-10A. DgECP1 cystatin is intriguing with its RGD motif, responsible for cell adhesion and typical for mammalian extracellular matrix proteins but uncommon for plant cystatins. The presence of the RGD sequence suggests the potential of the dgECP1 to influence the adhesion of cancer cells and, respectively, cancer metastasis. A mutant form of the dgECP1cystatin, dgECP1m1, where RGD is replaced with HGD tripeptide, was also investigated. We found that both phytocystatins exerted differential effects on the adhesion behaviour of normal and cancer cells. In the case of dgECP1 cystatins, the effect on cancer cell adhesion also depends on the mode of administration of the cystatin to cells. When dgECP1 is pre-adsorbed on a substrate, it improves the attachment of breast cancer cells and induces cell aggregation, which is more typical for normal breast cells, and oppositely suppressed adhesion of cancer cells when added to the medium. The mutant form, dgECP1m1, inhibited cancer cell adhesion independently on the way of administration. On the other hand, both plant cystatins only slightly reduced the adhesion of normal mammary cells pointing to the higher sensitivity of cancer cells to both cystatins. These preliminary results open the possibility of considering the plant cystatin dgECP1 for anti-cancer strategies.
Предисловие
Authors:   Department of Folkloristics, Estonian Literary Museum, Estonia, Анисимов Николай
Published: March 2024

Идея выпуска этого издания зародилась в 2021 году, когда я обнаружил, что моя односельчанка Мария Павловна Никонова, помимо того, что она превосходный знаток традиционных обычаев и обрядов, талантливая исполнительница народных песен (и список ее достоинств можно продолжать), также ведет дневники, в которых описывает свои наблюдения, переживания и происходящие вокруг нее события. Для меня, как для фольклориста, это представляется весьма любопытным, ценным и уникальным.
Baltic Sea shipwrecks as a source of hazardous pollution
Authors: Szpiech Agata , Bojke Aleksandra , Littwin Małgorzata , Dzendrowska Aleksandra , Duljas Ewelina , Flasińska Agnieszka , Szczepańska Katarzyna , Dziarkowski Tomasz , Dembska Grażyna , Pazikowska-Sapota Grażyna , Galer-Tatarowicz Katarzyna , Hac Benedykt
Published: March 2024

Background

Shipwrecks on the Baltic Sea seabed pose a serious threat to the marine environment. Fuel, ammunition and chemicals in their holds can enter the ecosystem at any time, causing an ecological disaster. It is known that oil spills from ship accidents can affect life and health of different species of animals, both immediately after catastrophe and for many years thereafter. This article discusses the negative impact of shipwrecks on the ecological status of the Baltic Sea and presents the contamination status of bottom sediment core samples taken in the vicinity of shipwrecks located in the South Baltic, i.e., S/s Stuttgart, t/s Franken, S/T Burgmeister Petersen and m/s Sleipner. It is based on the results of research carried out by the Maritime Institute between 2011 and 2016.

Methods

Core samples were taken by a VKG-2 vibrating probe and analysed towards content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) and total organic carbon (TOC). Seven PAHs and Seven PCBs were determined using solid phase extraction (SPE) technique followed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) detection. In order to determine the concentration of TPH, the SPE technique was applied followed by gas chromatography with flame ionisation detector (GC-FID) analysis. TOC content was established by TOC analyser using infrared detection.

Results

Samples taken in the vicinity of the S/s Stuttgart shipwreck have shown the highest concentrations of all analysed parameters compared to the examined wrecks and significantly differed from the results typical for these areas. This studies have shown that the S/s Stuttgart shipwreck poses a serious threat to the marine environment of Baltic Sea and it is necessary to continue studies in this area and to perform a wider range of analysis.
Exploiting nearest neighbor data and fuzzy membership function to address missing values in classification
Authors: Muludi Kurnia , Setianingsih Revita , Sholehurrohman Ridho , Junaidi Akmal
Published: March 2024

The accuracy of most classification methods is significantly affected by missing values. Therefore, this study aimed to propose a data imputation method to handle missing values through the application of nearest neighbor data and fuzzy membership function as well as to compare the results with standard methods. A total of five datasets related to classification problems obtained from the UCI Machine Learning Repository were used. The results showed that the proposed method had higher accuracy than standard imputation methods. Moreover, triangular method performed better than Gaussian fuzzy membership function. This showed that the combination of nearest neighbor data and fuzzy membership function was more effective in handling missing values and improving classification accuracy.
Antibiotic susceptibility and resistance genes profiles of Vagococcus salmoninarum in a rainbow trout (Oncorhyncus mykiss, Walbaum) farm
Authors: Yilmaz Mesut , Arslan Tulin , Atalay Oral Mükerrem , Kubilay Aysegul
Published: March 2024

Disease outbreaks negatively affect fish production. Antimicrobial agents used in the treatment of diseases become ineffective over time because of antibiotic resistance developed by bacteria distributed in the aquaculture environment. This study was conducted for 4 months (cold period) in a fish farm to detect the fish disease, cold water streptococcosis. In the study, four brood stock showing disease signs were detected. Bacteria isolates were obtained and identified as Vagococcus salmoninarum. Antimicrobial susceptibility of V. salmoninarum was tested and antibiotic resistance gene profiles of V. salmoninarum isolates were screened. The phylogenetic relation of the isolates with the previously reported strains was evaluated. Antibiotic resistance developed by pathogenic bacteria is distributed in the aquaculture environment. The transfer of resistance genes from one bacterium to another is very common. This situation causes the antimicrobial agents used in the treatment of diseases to become ineffective over time. The disc diffusion test showed that all four isolates developed resistance to 13 (FFC30, AX25, C30, E15, CF30, L2, OX1, S10, T30, CRO30, CC2, PT15 and TY15) of the evaluated antibiotics and were about to develop resistance to six others (AM 10, FM 300, CFP75, SXT25, APR15 and TE30). Furthermore, antibiotic resistance genes tetA, sul1, sul2, sul3, dhfr1, ereB and floR were detected in the isolated strain. Moreover, the phylogenetic analysis showed that isolated V. salmoninarum strain (ESN1) was closely related to the bacterial strains isolated from USA and Jura.
Physical Geographic Features of Tecer Mountain and Its Surroundings (Sivas)
Authors: KARTAL Fatih
Published: March 2024

Tecer Dağları, İç Anadolu Bölgesi’nde Sivas İlinin 40 km güneydoğusunda Ulaş ilçesi sınırları içerisinde yer almaktadır. Araştırma, Tecer Dağları ve çevresinin fiziki coğrafya özelliklerini oraya koymak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Çalışma
sahasına belirli aralıklarla gidilerek arazi çalışmaları yapılmış olup veriler elde edilmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra kurum ve kuruluşlardan alınan veriler CBS (Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri) ArcGIS 10.4.1 programı sayesinde Tecer Dağları
ve çevresinin lokasyon, jeoloji, jeomorfoloji, hidrografya, bitki, toprak ve iklim haritaları üretilmiştir. Yörede Alpin tektonik kıvrım hareketleri etkili olup sedimanter, ofiyolitik ve yer yer volkanik kayaçlar mevcuttur. Vadiler,
plato düzlükleri, ovalık alanlar, tektonik-karstik alanlar önemli yeryüzü şekilleridir. Tecer Irmağı ve Tecer Gölü (Kellah) en önemli hidrografik unsurlardır. Zonal topraklardan kahverengi topraklar ile kırmızımsı kahverengi topraklar,
İntrazonal topraklardan vertisoller, Azonal topraklardan ise alüvyal topraklar önemli toprak guruplarındandır. Tecer Dağları ve çevresinde karasal iklim hüküm sürmekte olup yıllık sıcaklık ortalaması 6,7 ºC’dir. Yıl içerisinde
sıcaklık ortalamasının en yüksek olduğu değer 14,3 ºC ile ağustos ayı iken en düşük olduğu değer -0.6 ºC ile ocak ayıdır. İstasyon verilerine göre, sahanın yıllık yağış ortalaması 417,2 mm’dir. Yağışların en fazla olduğu dönem
%38,8 (161,9 mm)’lik oranla ilkbahar mevsimi iken en az olduğu dönem %13,3 (55,7 mm) ile yaz mevsimidir. Tecer Dağlarında İran-Turan ve Avrupa-Sibirya kökenli türler yoğunluk kazanmaktadır. Alanda step türleri, kuru orman ve yarı
nemli ormanlar önemli floristik elemanlardandır. Bu bağlamda Tecer Dağları gerek taş ocağı işletmeciliği gerek turizm faaliyetleri gerekse doğal güzelliği açısından yöre ve ülke ekonomisine büyük katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
Perceptions on the Performance of Media against Corruption in Tanzania: A Survey of Ubungo Municipality Residents in Dar es Salaam
Authors: Mtuy Julieth , Ng’atigwa Francis
Published: March 2024

The media play significant roles as a vigilant guardian of the public interest and as an influential pillar of society, encompassing the responsibility of actively opposing and unequivocally condemning acts of corruption. The extent to which the media provides coverage of a particular subject might impact individuals' perception of its significance or insignificance. This paper presents part of the findings of the research titled Perceptions on the Performance of Media against Corruption in Tanzania: A survey over Ubungo Municipality residents in Dar es Salaam. The study was guided by social responsibility theory and meaning and construction theory. The study relied on a total of 110 respondents. These comprised 100 randomly sampled Ubungo residents and 10 key informants who were purposively selected from the media profession and comprised senior public relations experts. Data captured through the questionnaire were analysed using the SPSS package, whereby results were presented in frequencies and percentages and illustrated in graphs, while qualitative data were analysed using content analysis and presented using verbatim statements and reported speech. The study found that the majority of the surveyed Ubungo residents do not consider the media in Tanzania to play a role in exposing corrupt practices in the country. The study further found that laxity and complicity of corruption news complicate effective corruption reporting, hence undermining the role of the media in the war against corruption. This paper recommends that more studies be carried out on the area that has not been adequately researched and holds the potential to improve the role of the media in the fight against corruption.
Impact of RMB Exchange Rate Changes on Jiangsu’s Foreign Trade
Authors: Hao Wu , Yongqi Xu
Published: March 2024

The acceleration of globalization makes the whole world economy full of uncertainty Development has strongly promoted the growth of global trade, on the other hand, the financial crisis of globalization will have a more profound impact on every economy, thus disrupting the balance of the global economy.
GARCH model is used to calculate the volatility of exchange rate, and the empirical part analyzes the impact of RMB exchange rate changes on the export trade of Jiangsu Province. A total of 70 periods of monthly data from 2018 to 2023 are used, including two periods of exchange rate reform and epidemic that have a great impact on RMB exchange rate fluctuations. The empirical results show that, the change of exchange rate has a significant impact on the import and export trade volume of Jiangsu Province, and the exchange rate fluctuation has a significant negative impact on the export trade scale of Jiangsu province, which is greater than the import;
Finally, for the foreign trade industry of Jiangsu province how to deal with the volatility of RMB exchange rate, this paper puts forward corresponding countermeasures and suggestions from the perspective of government and enterprises respectively.
Effect of Off-season Planting Dates and Varieties on Seed Quality Parameters of Soybean (Glycine max L.) Upon Accelerated Ageing
Authors: Navya Kagita , Parimala K. , Reddy M. Rajendar , Padmasri A.
Published: March 2024

Three soybean varieties AISb-50, Basara and JS-335 were used in the current study in Adilabad. They were seeded on December 15 and January 15, respectively during the Rabi (2021–2022) season. During the off-season, the varieties were sowed on three replications. To make sure that the requirements for the seed quality of off-season soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) at initial, 3 days of ageing and 5 days of accelerated ageing are explained, as well as the results of different varieties and sowing dates. The plants' collected seeds are sent for an examination of their quality. During the experiment, the following features were examined: speed of germination, field emergence (%), electrical conductivity (µScm-1 g-1), and the following: germination (%), seedling length (cm), seedling vigor index I, seedling dry weight (mg), and seedling vigor index II. The study's conclusions demonstrated how cultivars and planting dates had a substantial impact on the parameters. The 15th January seeded crop (85.78%) had the best germination percentage among the initial, 3 days of aging, and 5 days of accelerated ageing. The AISb-50 variety (88.67%) had the greatest germination percentage among interactions, and the AISb-50 of 15th December (89.00%) had the highest germination percentage. The seedling vigour index I was highest in 15th December sown crop (2605), AISb-50 (2447) variety and in JS-335 of 15th December (2803). The highest seedling dry weight (mg) was recorded in 15th December sown crop (838.40mg), Basara (792.7mg) and in AISb-50 of 15th December (853.1mg). Vigor index II was recorded maximum in Basara (65291),15th December sown crop (71541) and in AISb-50 (74571) of 15th December. While field emergence % was highest in 15th December (81.22%), JS-335(83.17%) and in JS-335, AISb-50 of 15th December sown crop (84.33%). The seed quality parameters was recorded at the initial stage were higher for the above parameters except for electrical conductivity, whereas the highest electrical conductivity was recorded after 5 days of ageing in the 15th January crop (65.75 µScm-1 g-1), Basara (82.50 µScm-1 g-1) and in Basara of 15th January (85.00 µScm-1 g-1). It was noticed that seed quality parameters were significantly affected by sowing date, varieties and accelerated ageing, the freshly harvested seed had good seed quality compared to the aged seed.
Soil Quality Assessment of Different Villages of Malpura Block in Tonk District of Rajasthan, India
Authors: Choudhary Rameshwar , Nath Triyugi , Sharma Pavan Kumar , Nagar Pramod Kumar , Meena Anil Kumar , Naga Indar Raj
Published: March 2024

A study was conducted in the Malpura block of Tonk district, Rajasthan, during 2021-2022 to assess the soil fertility status. To ascertain 60 soil samples were collected from 6 different villages Lawa (V1), Borkhandi (V2), Kadila (V3), Jankipura (V4), Diggi (V5), and Nukkad (V6),  at a depth of 0-15 cm. Collected soil samples were examined for various physico-chemical parameters which includes BD, PD, WHC, Porosity, pH, EC, OC, also macro nutrient like N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and S by using standard analytical methods. Results showed that the soil was neutral to alkaline in pH (6.8 to 8.8), low in organic carbon (0.2 to 0.88%) and available sulfur (6.92 to 19.08 mg kg-1). The nitrogen content in the soil, ranging from 143.2 to 356.84 kg ha-1, was deemed insufficient. On the other hand, the levels of calcium and manganese were identified as ranging from medium to high in the soil sample.
Study the Physical Properties of Fertilizers and Plant Basin Parameters to Design the Tractor Operated Round Basin Maker cum Fertilizer Applicator for Orchard Crop
Authors: Vinayak M. , Babu B. Hari , Kumar A. Ashok , Madhava M. , Kumari N. Ratna , Ramana C.
Published: March 2024

The physical form of fertilizer production is of extremely importance, both agronomically and in regard to satisfactory handling, transport, storage, and finally application to the field. The improvement of equipment for handling, storage, and application of granular fertilizer require a proper understanding of material properties and flow behavior. The most common problems encountered in fertilizers were caking, poor flow ability, segregation, dustiness and excessive hygroscopicity due to differences of physical properties. The physical properties such as moisture content, angle of repose and bulk density as important in designing the hopper and metering roller of fertilizer plays an important role in the storage, transport and application of fertilizer. The urea, Ammonium phosphate Sulphate, complex fertilizers and fertilizer ratio (10 26 26) per one orchard tree should be applied yearly trice based on crop requirement. The angle of repose value ranges 28° -37° the hopper angle was decided. For that, to flow the fertilizer freely from the hopper, the inclined angle of the hopper should be greater than 40° respectively. The lowest bulk density and tapped density observed 0.648 kg cm-3 and 0.708 kg cm-3 respectively. Coefficient friction for galvanized Iron (GI) material is very high So, based on the obtained results, a fertilizer applicator for orchard crops has been designed. The basin diameter of orchard palm varies from 1500 mm to 1750 mm the mean of 1650 mm. The root zone depth of orchard crop varies from 150 to 180 mm at radius of 1800 mm from the base of palm. The mean 171.66 mm hence depth of operation of machine was selected as 150 mm such that the machine does not interfere with root zone of orchard trees.
Assessment of the Natural Radioactivity Levels in Soils and the Associated Health Risks to the Public in Mbeya City, Tanzania
Authors: Rweyemamu Mujuni , Sungita Yesaya , Ndovi Siwidhani , Mahingi Hamisi , Mgina Alphonce
Published: March 2024

The objective of this study was to assess the radioactivity levels in soils from Mbeya City and their associated health risks. Samples were collected from selected locations. Then, the samples were analyzed by using an HPGe detector to determine the concentrations of 232Th, 226Ra, and 40K. The concentrations were used to compute the radiation indices. The concentrations ranged from 13.98±1.99 to 275.93±25.88 Bq/kg for 232Th, 5.69±1.48 to 107.49±10.61 Bq/kg for 226Ra and 195.76±21.17 to 1,710.00±161.32 Bq/kg for 40K with an average of 169.55 Bq/kg, 71.86 Bq/kg and 998.42 Bq/kg, respectively. The radium equivalent ranged from 41.10 to 583.93 Bq/kg with an average of 391.19 Bq/kg. The gamma dose rate ranged from 42.97 to 691.85 nGyhr-1 with an average of 467.57 nGyhr-1. The indoor effective dose ranged from 0.21 to 3.39 mSv/y, with an average of 2.29 mSv/y while the outdoor effective dose ranged from 0.05 to 0.85 mSv/y, with an average of 0.57 mSv/y. The internal hazard index ranged from 0.13 to 1.84 Bq/kg with an average of 1.25 Bq/kg while the external hazard index ranged from 0.11 to 1.58 Bq/kg with an average of 1.06.Bq/kg. The results indicate elevated levels of background radiation above the world average and the hazard indices above the ICRP and UNSCEAR recommendations. Therefore, control measures were recommended to protect the public against possible health risks.
Impact of Some Hair Cream Compositions on the Flora Density of Human Scalp
Authors: Okwelle, A.A.  , Amadi-Ikpa, C.N.
Published: March 2024

The study assessed the effect of some brands of hair creams coded MBB and SDR on the flora density of the human scalp in parts of Port Harcourt. Twenty volunteered persons subjected their scalp aseptically; for swap collection before and after application of the coded hair creams. Standard microbiological procedure was adopted to culture the scalp samples on prepared sterile nutrient agar, mannitol salt agar, MacConkey agar and Sabouraud destrose agar media. All the inoculated culture media plates were incubated in their respective temperature requirements and after which colonies that developed were counted. The result showed heterotrophic bacteria counts of 9.8 x 103 and 9.3 x 103CFU/ml for before and after application of SDR hair cream, while counts of 1.05 x 104 and 1.07 x 104CFU/ml were obtained from MBB hair volunteers before and after application respectively. Similarly, a Staphylococcal count of 4.5 x 103 and 3.7 x 103CFU/ml were obtained before and after application of SDR hair cream, while counts of 6.2 x 103 and 5 x 102 CFU/ml were obtained from MBB hair before and after application respectively. A total of 53 isolates were recovered from which two bacteria genera namely: Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus and a fungi genera named Candida krusei were identified. Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis were noted with a 12% and 56% occurrence respectively, in sample SDR volunteers. MBB cream volunteers, recovered 14.8 and 7.4 % frequency occurrence for Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus respectively. Thus, a negative effect of hair cream SDR on the human scalp was observed. The SDR hair cream significantly, reduced the Staphylococcal normal flora of the scalp, which can lead to the development of opportunistic infection. The study recommends that users of SDR cream to be mindful in application due to creams composition.
Synthetic Image Generation for Military Vehicle Detection
Authors: Oh Se-Yoon , Yang Hunmin
Published: March 2024

This research paper investigates the effectiveness of using computer graphics(CG) based synthetic data for deep learning in military vehicle detection. In particular, we explore the use of synthetic image generation techniques to train deep neural networks for object detection tasks. Our approach involves the generation of a large dataset of synthetic images of military vehicles, which is then used to train a deep learning model. The resulting model is then evaluated on real-world images to measure its effectiveness. Our experimental results show that synthetic training data alone can achieve effective results in object detection. Our findings demonstrate the potential of CG-based synthetic data for deep learning and suggest its value as a tool for training models in a variety of applications, including military vehicle detection.
Prognosis of Blade Icing of Rotorcraft Drones through Vibration Analysis
Authors: Lee Seonwoo , Do Jaeseok , Hur Jangwook
Published: March 2024

Weather is one of the main causes of aircraft accidents, and among the phenomena caused by weather, icing is a phenomenon in which an ice layer is formed when an object exposed to an atmosphere below a freezing temperature collides with supercooled water droplets. If this phenomenon occurs in the rotor blades, it causes defects such as severe vibration in the airframe and eventually leads to loss of control and an accident. Therefore, it is necessary to foresee the icing situation so that it can ascend and descend at an altitude without a freezing point. In this study, vibration data in normal and faulty conditions was acquired, data features were extracted, and vibration was predicted through deep learning-based algorithms such as CNN, LSTM, CNN-LSTM, Transformer, and TCN, and performance was compared to evaluate blade icing. A method for minimizing operating loss is suggested.