bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Прогнозування температури в тепличних об’єктах
Authors: Синицина Є.Ю. , Губарев О.П.
Published: December 2023

Мікрокліматичний контроль за теплицями є найважливішим питанням у сільськогосподарській практиці через зміни кліматичних умов та потенційно шкідливий вплив на ріст рослин.  У роботі представлена ​​інформація про параметри мікроклімату, що використовується в теплиці, методи їх контролю та їх вплив на вирощування сільськогосподарських культур.

 

Microclimatic control of greenhouses is a major issue in agricultural practice due to changes in climatic conditions and potentially detrimental effects on plant growth. The paper presents information about the parameters of the microclimate used in the greenhouse, methods of their control and their impact on the cultivation of crops.
PRESENÇA MILITAR NA AMAZÔNIA E SEUS IMPACTOS URBANOS
Authors: José Júlio Ferreira Lima  , Rebeca Silva Nunez Lopes  , Thales Barroso Miranda
Published: December 2023

A presença militar na Amazônia durante os governos ditatoriais do século XX contribuiu para a aquisição de terras próximas aos núcleos urbanos em prol da segurança nacional. Em Belém, tal processo culminou com a formação de um Cinturão Institucional composto por terras alienadas pelas Forças Armadas. Tendo em vista o adensamento populacional e a expansão urbana, essas áreas se valorizaram e passaram a despertar o interesse dos demais entes federativos e do mercado imobiliário. O trabalho põe em discussão os aspectos legais dos processos de alienação dos bens imóveis da Aeronáutica e suas relações com o planejamento urbano, utilizando-se do método de estudo de caso. Os resultados evidenciam transformações significativas nos usos das terras privatizadas em Belém, motivadas tanto pela ação do Estado e permissividade da legislação urbanística, quanto pelo avanço do mercado em direção às áreas anteriormente pertencentes às Forças Armadas.
O VALOR PERMANENTE DE UMA REFORMA PARA A NOVA EVANGELIZAÇÃO. A CONSTITUIÇÃO “SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM” E A REFORMA LITÚRGICA 60 ANOS DEPOIS
Authors: Paranhos Washington
Published: December 2023

A sessenta anos da promulgação da Sacrosanctum Concilium, parece-nos que podemos assinalar uma mudança de perspectiva em curso: da atenção à "reforma" da liturgia à liturgia como "forma" de renovação da vida da Igreja, este é o objetivo deste estudo. Na primeira fase, o foco estava inteiramente na liturgia como um objeto a ser reformado: um objeto ao qual se devia atribuir significado, um objeto a ser embelezado, ser purificado e retirado a poeira, do qual precisava retirar as incrustações para fazê-lo brilhar, mas ainda assim permanece um objeto. A reforma litúrgica foi entendida como: a liturgia a ser reformada. A atenção hoje, por sua vez, parece-nos mais orientada para a liturgia como fonte de renovação da vida da Igreja. Ora, se a liturgia se tornou fonte, ela não seria mais apenas objeto, como antes; ela se tornaria, agora, "lugar vital", entendido como fonte propulsora e critério de verificação, da renovação da vida da Igreja. Inicialmente trataremos brevemente da pré-história da reforma litúrgica, para depois falar da Constituição litúrgica e do seu fundamento, da sua aplicação e dos litígios que dela decorreram. A Igreja se constitui enquanto tal, pelo fato de tomar forma a partir da celebração, do dom recebido. Deste modo, a Sacrosantum Concilium, mais do que um manual para reformar os ritos, revelou-se uma carta magna, capaz de inspirar a renovação e a reforma da Igreja.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Liturgia. Sacrosancturn Concilium. Refonna. Evangelização. Concílio.
ECOLOGICAL SPIRITUALITY FOR A “NEW HUMANISM”: CONTRIBUTIONS FROM TEILHARD DE CHARDIN AND POPE FRANCIS
Authors: Vasconcelos Aparecida Maria de , Mariani Ceci Maria Costa Baptista
Published: December 2023

Researchers from different fields argue that civilization has unsustainable projects and has reached extreme limits in its evolutionary trajectory. One aggravating factor, among others, is the dramatic environmental crisis. Considering this situation, the research intends to off er clues for the blossoming of a new planetary consciousness to be cultivated in the form of an ecological spirituality. That’s why it's crucial to know, at first in a succinct way, the civilizational imbalance that the Covid-19 pandemic has uncovered. Next, we turn to Teilhard de Chardin who speaks of "critical points" in the course of the evolutionary process. They signal the birth of something new, topic two. The third and fourth topics are dedicated to the contributions of Teilhard de Chardin and Pope Francis, respectively, to the deepening of a spirituality that responds to the ecological crisis and, consequently, inspires a new humanism. The most significant result of the research points to the discovery of the underlying mystical perspective in Laudato si'.

KEYWORDS: Teilhard de Chardin. Pope Francis. Crisis of Civilization. Ecological Spirituality. New humanism.
O REPTO DE KIERKEGAARD À TEOLOGIA
Authors: Salgado de Sousa Domingos Manuel
Published: December 2023

Kierkegaard define-se como um poeta e pensador cristão, cuja orientação é mormente filosófica e teológica. Ele não pretende interpretar a verdade da fé cristã de forma conceptual. Visa, acima de tudo, a edificação espiritual. Recorrendo à comunicação indireta, mediante uma linguagem marcadamente figurativa e metafórica, desafia o leitor a apropriar interiormente a verdade religiosa, tendo em vista a sua expressão prática na existência ética. A crítica de Kierkegaard à teologia não questiona apenas determinadas abordagens teológicas. Revela um evidente desdém pela teologia académica e por aqueles que a praticam. Kierkegaard inspira-se nos teólogos do período patrístico para defender o caráter existencial da fé. Encontra neles importantes aliados no seu combate ao cristianismo complacente e amorfo prevalente na Dinamarca do séc. XIX. Dificilmente se chegará a um consenso sobre a importância de Kierkegaard para a teologia cristã. A tensão dialética do seu pensamento resiste sistematização e fácil desfecho interpretativo. Se é verdade que em determinadas abordagens teológicas transpõe a demarcação da ortodoxia luterana e se aproxima do catolicismo, o impulso fundamental do seu pensamento não deixa de ser protestante e predominantemente luterano. Para Kierkegaard a finalidade primeira da teologia não é a reinterpretação e elaboração de doutrinas; consiste antes em acicatar a prática e a vivência da fé nas circunstâncias concretas da existência do crente.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Teologia. Erudição. Fé. Existência. Ética.
Tecnologia assistiva: recursos de comunicação aumentativa e alternativa na proposta de interação e aprendizagem dos alunos com autismo
Authors: Silva Fabiola , Serra Antônio Roberto Coelho
Published: December 2023

A limitação na área da comunicação exige da escola respostas e suportes que favoreçam a acessibilidade e garantam vias alternativas de acesso à aprendizagem. Por sua vez, a Tecnologia Assistiva e, especificamente, os recursos de Comunicação Aumentativa e Alternativa se apresentam como escolha promitente no rompimento de barreiras e acesso às vias compensatórias de conhecimentos. Acreditando nessa premissa, essa pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, com caráter qualitativo teve por objetivo refletir sobre normativas e perspectivas teóricas que versam sobre a importância dos recursos de Tecnologia Assistiva e, especificamente dos Recursos de Comunicação Aumentativa e Alternativa no processo de  interação, comunicação  e aprendizagem dos alunos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista. Para tanto, considerou-se as normativas de base que orientam o processo de acessibilidade e inclusão e, ainda, as perspectivas teóricas de autores como Brites; Brites (2019), Gaiato (2018), Bersch (2017) e Nunes; Walter (2014), autores que também fundamentaram a base teórica das disciplinas do curso de Mestrado Profissional em Educação Inclusiva (PROFEI) da Universidade Estadual do Maranhão (UEMA). Este estudo permitiu perceber a variedade de recursos que podem servir ao propósito de ampliação da comunicação do aluno com autismo, dentre os  quais se destacam os aparelhos móveis, que com apoio de aplicativos que favorecem a interação, servem um leque de possibilidades, configurando-se, ainda, em economia de recursos e materiais por parte dos professores.
A reverberação das dificuldades interacionais do aluno com autismo no contexto escolar
Authors: Camargo Erica Daiane Ferreira , Givigi Rosana Carla do Nascimento , Silva Giovanna Santos da
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar de que forma as dificuldades interacionais do aluno com autismo reverberam no contexto escolar. Sob o olhar da perspectiva histórico-cultural de Vigotski, são discutidos os desafios da inclusão escolar de um aluno com autismo. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, que se sustenta na pesquisa-ação colaborativo-crítica, e se deu a partir do acompanhamento de um aluno com autismo regularmente matriculado no Ensino Fundamental. Foram realizadas 40 visitas escolares pelo período de um ano. Através da análise qualitativa do diário de campo e dos relatórios descritivo-analíticos produzidos, foi possível concluir que os estigmas atribuídos ao aluno com autismo devido às dificuldades interacionais reforçam condutas de exclusão, tendo em vista que a escola conserva um formato único de ensinar e exclui aqueles que não acompanham esse formato de ensino, bem como instiga a necessidade de práticas educativas que atendam à diversidade e favoreçam a inclusão.
STRUCTURAL MANAGEMENT COMPETENCE COMPONENTS OF FUTURE OFFICERS
Authors: Ponomarenko Pavlo
Published: December 2023

Abstract: the article substantiates and defines the structure of managerial competence for future officers, comprising the following components: motivational (involving a sustained interest of the future officer in managerial activities based on humanism principles), cognitive (characterized by a cumulative knowledge base), functional (enabling the execution of managerial activities), pedagogical (demonstrating readiness to educate and nurture military personnel), and personal component (encompassing the formation of a set of professionally important qualities).
Associations between sarcopenia and undernutrition in brazilian older adults, using five cut-off points for muscle strength
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso  Avenida Fernando Correa  da Costa, s/n,  CEP 78000 Cuiabá-MT  Brasil, Dock-Nascimento Diana Borges , da Silva Heliara Furlan ,   Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso  Avenida Fernando Correa  da Costa, s/n,  CEP 78000 Cuiabá-MT  Brasil, de Aguilar-Nascimento José Eduardo ,   Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso  Avenida Fernando Correa  da Costa, s/n,  CEP 78000 Cuiabá-MT  Brasil, Vaez Iara dos Anjos ,   Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso  Avenida Fernando Correa  da Costa, s/n,  CEP 78000 Cuiabá-MT  Brasil
Published: December 2023

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia according to five cut-off points for muscle strength and the association with undernutrition in Community dwelling older adults. METHODOLOGY: Cross-sectional study with 321 elderly subjects from community centers in Cuiabá-MT. The main variable was the prevalence of sarcopenia and association with undernutrition. Sarcopenia was diagnosed by low muscle strength (grip strength - GS; kg) according to five cut-off points and low calf circumference (CC; cm). Nutritional status was assessed by mini nutritional assessment-short form (MNA-SF®). RESULTS: The median age was 69 (64-74) years, and 24.7% were undernourished. The presence of sarcopenia ranged from 1.6 to 7.6%. This prevalence was lower using EWGSOP2 criteria compared to EWGSOP (p=0.005) and ESCEO and SDOC criteria (p<0.001). The older undernourished adults were almost 3.5 times more likely to have sarcopenia (OR=3.49; p=0.003) when ESCEO criteria was used and almost 2.5 times (OR=2.43; p=0.037) times using SDOC criteria. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of sarcopenia ranged from 1.6 to 7.6%. The older undernourished adults were almost 3.5 (ESCEO) and 2.5 (SDOC) times more likely to have sarcopenia.
Literacia alimentar: construção de uma matriz baseada nos seus domínios e competências do processamento de informação
Authors:   Associação Portuguesa  de Nutrição Rua João das Regras,  n.º 278 e 284 R/C3,  4000-291 Porto, Portugal, Ribeiro Joana ,   Faculdade de Ciências  da Nutrição e Alimentação  da Universidade do Porto Rua do Campo Alegre,  n.º 823,  4150-180 Porto, Portugal, Real Helena ,   Associação Portuguesa  de Nutrição Rua João das Regras,  n.º 278 e 284 R/C3,  4000-291 Porto, Portugal,   Instituto Universitário de  Ciências da Saúde-Cespu Avenida Central de  Gandra, n.º 1317,  4585-116 Gandra,  Portugal,   1H-TOXRUN – One  Health Toxicology  Research Unit Avenida Central de  Gandra, n.º 1317,  4585-116 Gandra,  Portugal
Published: December 2023

A literacia alimentar consiste na capacidade do indivíduo obter, processar e entender informação relevante sobre alimentação e de utilizar os seus conhecimentos na tomada de decisão sobre o consumo alimentar, em diferentes contextos. Deste modo, maiores competências de Literacia Alimentar permitem navegar mais eficazmente nos sistemas alimentares cada vez mais complexos, e deste modo, capacitar os indivíduos para atuarem de forma autónoma na tomada de decisão contribuindo para escolhas alimentares mais salutares. Foi objetivo deste trabalho desenvolver uma matriz teórica que combine os domínios da Literacia Alimentar com as competências relacionadas com o processamento de informação. O desenvolvimento da matriz teve por base o conteúdo de uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre definições de Literacia Alimentar, bem como um artigo de compilação de mapas conceptuais de Literacia Alimentar, extraindo-se daqui os domínios de Literacia Alimentar mais prevalentes. Posteriormente, por analogia a uma matriz de Literacia em Saúde, foi realizada uma adaptação aos domínios da Literacia Alimentar. De modo a combinar os domínios da Literacia Alimentar (Planeamento e Gestão, Seleção, Preparação e Consumo) com as competências relacionadas com o processamento de informação (Aceder, Compreender, Avaliar, Aplicar), desenvolveu-se uma matriz teórica constituída por 16 dimensões de Literacia Alimentar. Esta matriz poderá servir de base para o desenvolvimento de ferramentas de avaliação de Literacia Alimentar que incluam de forma extensiva estes conceitos e para o desenvolvimento de intervenções comunitárias e de políticas de saúde pública com vista na capacitação da tomada de decisão e mudanças do comportamento alimentar individual e coletivo.
Kur'ân'daki “Tasdik İlişkisi” Bağlamında Paulus'a Dair Bir Çözümleme
Authors: DUYGU Zafer
Published: December 2023

Geleneksel Hristiyanlık farklı dinî, felsefî, kültürel katmanların karışımından oluşan senkretik bir yapı olarak doğmuştur. Başlangıçta Hristiyanlığın temeli, Tarsus’tan bir Yahudi addedilen Paulus tarafından atılmıştır. Paulus, aslında İsa’nın havarilerinden değildir, hatta İsa cemaatine yaptığı zulümlerle tanınmıştır. Fakat o, sonradan, Mesih tarafından seçildiği iddiasıyla bazı öğretiler öne sürerek kilisenin kurucusu olmuştur. Bu itibarla Paulus, Hristiyanlığın büyük bir azizidir.

Paulus konusunda Müslümanların zihinlerinde öteden beri tereddütler hâsıl olmuştur. O, birçok Müslüman entelektüelce İsa’nın özgün mesajını tahrif eden “sahte elçi” olarak görülmüştür. Ancak onu dinî bir şahsiyet, hatta havari olarak gören Müslüman entelektüeller de vardır. Hatta Paulus’un ismi bu doğrultuda Kur’ân tefsirlerine ve meallerin dipnotlarına girmiştir. İslâm Dünyası’nda faaliyet gösteren Hristiyan misyonerlerin tebliğ metotları ve söylemleri de yer yer Müslüman kesimlerde Paulus hakkında olumlu imaj oluşmasında etkilidir.

Bu makalede Paulus, Kur’ân bağlamında ele alınmaktadır. Önce, Paulus’un Hristiyanlık’taki önemi ve ona ilişkin bazı tartışmalar hatırlatılmakta, sonra Paulus’un söylemleri Kur’ân’ın temel inanç prensipleri özelinde yorumlanarak birkaç ayetteki detaylar açısından çözümlenmektedir. Makalede, Paulus’un, Kur’ân’da önceki vahiylerle ve peygamberlerle kurulan tasdik ilişkisi kapsamına girip giremeyeceği sorusuna yanıt aranmaktadır.
Ignaz Goldziher’in Müslümanlara Yaklaşımındaki Tutarsızlıklar Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: SEYHAN Ahmet Emin
Published: December 2023

Ignaz Goldziher, Batı dünyasında İslâm araştırmalarının üstadı kabul edilen, çalışmalarıyla Müslüman ve Batılı araştırmacıları etkileyen bir ilim insanıdır. O, bazı Müslümanlara ithamlarda bulunurken bazılarını övmüş, bu durum Müslümanlara karşı tutarsız davranışlar sergilediği düşüncesini akıllara getirmiştir. Makalenin yazılma sebebi Goldziher’in bu tavrının arkasında yatan nedenleri araştırmaktır. Tespit edebildiğimiz kadarıyla Goldziher’in İslâm, Kur’ân, Hz. Muhammed ve hadislere yaklaşımında ilmî tarafsızlığını yitirdiğine yönelik çalışmalar olduğu halde Müslümanlara karşı tutarsızlıklarını inceleyen bir araştırma mevcut değildir. Hem bu boşluğu doldurmak hem de onun doğru tanıtılmasına katkı sunmak amacıyla bu makale yazılmış, Muhammedanische Studien (İslâm Kültür Araştırmaları) adlı kitabı ile onunla ilgili araştırmalardan faydalanılmıştır. Makale, Goldziher’in Müslümanlara karşı sergilediği bu tavrın sebeplerini araştırmakla sınırlandırılmış, çalışmanın hacmini zorlamamak amacıyla sınırlı sayıdaki örnekle iktifa edilmiştir. Makalede veri toplama ve analiz yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonunda Goldziher’in tezlerinin önünde engel gördüğü Müslümanlara ithamlarda bulunduğu, hedeflerine ulaşmak için istismar edebileceklerini ise methettiği, ilkeli ve tutarlı bir yaklaşım içinde olmadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Bizans İmparatoru VI. Leon’un (886-912) Taktika’sında Kutsallaştırılmış Savaş Anlatısı
Authors: VAR Umut
Published: December 2023

VI. Leon’a atfedilen Taktika isimli askerî el kitabı, generallere ordu, teçhizat ve strateji ile ilgili birtakım bilgiler vermek üzere kaleme alınmıştır. Ancak eserin içeriği bununla sınırlı değildir. Eserin alt metninde aslında imparatorun özenle formüle ettiği ideal devlet ve bu devletin ideal generallerinin vasıfları yer almaktadır. Bu devletin generalleri ve ordusu, Mesih’in gelişinden önce dünyadaki imanlıları, Mesih-karşıtının zulmünden korumak ve Mesih’i yeryüzünde karşılamak ile görevlidir. Ancak bu görev tannımının pratikte tatbik edilmesi Bizans İmparatorluğun’nda savaşın kutsallaştırılması formülü ile mümkün olacaktır. Bu makalede, Bizans İmparatorluğu’nun henüz deneyimlememiş olduğu kutsal ya da kutsallaştırılmış savaşın Taktika’nın alt metninde hangi vurgular ve şartlarla yer aldığını incelenmiştir. Aynı zamanda VI. Leon’un ideal devletinde kutsal savaş nosyununun teorik ve pratik getirileri de araştırılmıştır. Çalışma, böylece VI. Leon’un askerî bir el kitabı kaleme almasının görülemeyen nedenlerini de gözler önüne serecektir.
Pengaruh Intensitas Aset Tetap, Kompensasi Manajemen dan Pajak Tangguhan terhadap Manajemen Pajak
Authors: Oktaviani Sisilia , Ajimat Ajimat
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi pengaruh intensitas aset tetap, kompensasi manajemen dan pajak tangguhan terhadap manajemen pajak. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan perusahaan sektor consumer non-cyclical pada Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2017-2021. Dengan jumlah populasi sebanyak 98 perusahaan dan melalui penyaringan menggunakan metode purposive sampling, sehingga didapatkan sebanyak 28 perusahaan yang diteliti dalam periode 5 tahun yakni 2017-2021. Pengolahan data perusahaan dilakukan dengan metode regresi data panel. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa intensitas aset tetap, kompensasi manajemen dan pajak tangguhan secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap manajemen pajak. Kompensasi manajemen secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap manajemen pajak, sedangkan intensitas aset tetap dan pajak tangguhan secara parsial tidak berpengaruh terhadap manajemen pajak.This research aims to investigate the influence of fixed asset intensity, management compensation and deferred taxes on tax management. In this research, secondary data was used in the form of financial reports of non-cyclical consumer sector companies on the Indonesian Stock Exchange for 2017-2021. With a population of 98 companies and through screening using the purposive sampling method, 28 companies were studied in the 5 years period, namely 2017-2021. Company data processing is carried out using the panel data regression method. The research results conclude that fixed asset intensity, management compensation and deferred taxes simultaneously influence tax management. Management compensation partially influences tax management, while fixed asset intensity and deferred taxes partially have no influence on tax management.
NEURAL NETWORK BACKPROPAGATION FOR KENDANG TUNGGAL TONE CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Brata I Putu Bayu Wira , Darmawan I Dewa Made Bayu Atmaja
Published: December 2023

Kendang Bali is one of the instruments incorporated in this karawitan art. Balinese kendang can be played alone, called a kendang tunggal, where this type of game has a high level of difficulty understanding the tone of the Balinese drums played because some variations of the tone have similar sounds to other tones. Knowing the tone that is in the kendang song automatically can make it easier to learn it. The first approach method used to classify the tone of a kendang tunggal song is segmentation. The onset detection method is used to segment a kendang song with a variation of the hop size parameter. The segmented tone of the punch will be classified using the Backpropagation method. Feature values of autocorrelation, ZCR, STE, RMSE, Spectral Contrast, MFCC, and Mel spectrogram will be used in the classification process. This study performed variations in hop size values in onset detection and obtained the proper configuration at a value of 110. The addition of the normalization process to the onset detection method also helps the segmentation process of kendang songs correctly. The optimal backpropagation architecture obtained is learning rate 0.9, neuron hidden layer 10, and epoch 2000 produces an accuracy of 60.92%.
DEVELOPMENT OF AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE (AUV) BASED ON ROBOTIC OPERATING SYSTEM FOR FOLLOWING UNDERWATER CABLE
Authors: Ronny Mardiyanto
Published: December 2023

In addition to satellites, the Marine Cable Communication Channel (SKKL) which is located under the sea is also one of the backbones of the communication network to connect from one island to another. However, there are often irresponsible parties who damage or commit acts of vandalism. This action resulted in the disruption of the communication process on the submarine cable network. So, it is necessary to periodically check the condition of the underwater communication network cables. Regular checking of underwater cables is very risky, so we propose an underwater robot to handle it. This paper presents the development of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) based on Robotic Operating System (ROS) for Following Underwater Cable to monitor the condition of the cables automatically. The AUV is equipped with a camera, Nvidia Jetson Nano, Arduino, Flight Controller, ESC, and brushless DC motors that used to assist the tracking process on the cable. The camera is used as the main visual sensor. Visual image processing methods are carried out using thresholding and contours detection methods, then the obtained data are processed to drive the motors on the AUV so that they can move on the direction of the cable. The experiment results show that the object detection method can be used under conditions with light intensity more than 25 lux. It works optimally at speeds of 0.27 m/s to 0.42 m/s. In the horizontal motion control test, the overshoot parameter value is Â±60%, rise time is 2s, settling time is 16s, and steady state error is Â±20%. The AUV can track on a straight and winding path of 2 meters with a bright light intensity of Â±493 lux, a dim light of Â±107 lux and a dark light intensity of Â±25 lux with the help of an LED beam with a light intensity of Â±773 lux. The percentage of success of scoping experiments on a straight track and a winding track with three trials is 75%. This performance shows that the developed AUV works well to follow underwater cable.
CASE BASED REASONING (CBR) FOR OBESITY LEVEL ESTIMATION USING K-MEANS INDEXING METHOD
Authors: Bimantara I Made Satria , Supriana I Wayan
Published: December 2023

As many as 600 million of the 1.9 billion adults who are overweight are obese. Obesity that is not treated immediately will be a risk factor for increasing cardiovascular, metabolic, degenerative diseases, and even death at a young age. Case Based Reasoning (CBR) can be used to estimate a person's obesity level using previous cases. The old case with the highest similarity will be the solution for the new case. Indexing methods such as the K-Means Algorithm are needed so that the search for similar cases does not involve all cases on a case base so that it can shorten the computation time at the retrieve stage and still produce optimal solutions. Cosine similarity is used to find relevant clusters of new cases and Euclidean distance similarity is used to calculate similarity between cases. Random subsampling method was used to validate the CBR system. The test results with K=2 indicate that the CBR is better than the CBR-K-Means, each of which produces an average accuracy of 88.365% and 88.270% at a threshold of 0.8. CBR-K-Means produces an average computation time at the retrieve stage of 33.55 seconds and is faster than the CBR of 35.5 seconds.
Comparative transport analysis of cell penetrating peptides and Lysosomal sequences for selective tropism towards RPE cells
Authors: Grohn Kris , Parella Kyle , Lumen Ellie , Colegrove Hanna , Bjork Victor , Franceski Alana , Wolfe Aaron , Moody Kelsey
Published: December 2023

Cell penetrating peptides are typically nonspecific, targeting multiple cell types without discrimination. However, subsets of Cell penetrating peptides (CPP) have been found, which show a 'homing' capacity or increased likelihood of internalizing into specific cell types and subcellular locations. Therapeutics intended to be delivered to tissues with a high degree of cellular diversity, such as the intraocular space, would benefit from delivery using CPP that can discriminate across multiple cell types. Lysosomal storage diseases in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) can impair cargo clearance, leading to RPE atrophy and blindness. Characterizing CPP for their capacity to effectively deliver cargo to the lysosomes of different cell types may expand treatment options for lysosomal storage disorders. We developed a combinatorial library of CPP and lysosomal sorting signals, applied to ARPE19 and B3 corneal lens cells, for the purpose of determining cell line specificity and internal targeting. Several candidate classes of CPP were found to have as much as 4 times the internalization efficiency in ARPE19 compared to B3. Follow-up cargo transport studies were also performed, which demonstrate effective internalization and lysosomal targeting in ARPE19 cells.
An Evaluation of Passive Wall Treatment With Circumferential Grooves at the Casing of the First and Second Blade Rotor Rows of a High-performance Multi-stage Axial Compressor
Authors: Diaz Ruben Bruno , Tomita Jesuino Takachi , Bringhenti Cleverson , Silva Franco Jefferds dos Santos , Cavalca Diogo Ferraz
Published: December 2023

The internal losses in the tip clearance region strongly influence the compressor performance and its operational range. Previous research proved that passive wall treatments with circumferential grooves in axial compressors effectively increase the compressor stall margin. The vortex generated inside the circumferential grooves create a resistance to the flow that leaks in the tip clearance region of the compressor. However, most works found in the literature on circumferential grooves in axial compressors deal only with high-performance single-stage axial compressors. Therefore, there is a need to investigate and analyze the behavior of circumferential grooves in a multi-stage environment. In the present work, a passive wall treatment with circumferential grooves was implemented in a multi-stage axial compressor. Different configurations of circumferential grooves were created at the casing of the first and second rotor rows used in a four-stage axial flow compressor. Numerical simulations were performed to evaluate the influence of the circumferential grooves on the performance of a multi-stage axial compressor. The results obtained after the simulations for the different circumferential groove configurations were compared with the results obtained for the compressor without casing treatment (smooth wall) for different rotational speeds. Furthermore, the complete compressor map characteristics were simulated for the different casing treatment configurations, and the results were compared with the compressor characteristics of the smooth wall case. The passive wall treatment with circumferential grooves produced changes in the multi-stage axial compressor flow field, especially in the tip clearance region, improving the compressor stability mainly for part load speeds.
An environmentally friendly multifunctional soy protein adhesive composed of rosin acid derivative inspired from organic-inorganic hybrid structure
Authors: Hu Yinchun , Qu Limin , Bao Zhenyang , Li Zhaoshuang , Wei Renzhong , Huang Qin , Qing Yan , Li Xingong , Wu Yiqiang
Published: December 2023

Soy protein adhesives have the advantages of low price and renewability but are limited by terrible bonding strength and poor water resistance, which restricts the practical application. Herein, inspired by the structure of mussels and organic-inorganic hybrid strengthening mechanism, a novel and bio-based soy protein adhesive (SPI-RA-CSA) based on rosin acid derivative and calcium sulfoaluminate was generated. According to the optimization of response surface methodology (RSM), the best proportion of adhesive SPI-RA6-CSA1 was chosen. The dry and wet shear strengths of SPI-RA6-CSA1 adhesive reached 1.52 and 1.35 MPa, respectively, which were 70% and 210% higher than original soy protein adhesive. Meanwhile, SPI-RA6-CSA1 adhesive showed excellent coating performance even if it was coated on wet wood veneer. In addition, SPI-RA6-CSA1 adhesive effectively inhibited the formation of mold and exhibited outstanding antimicrobial ability for Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) with antimicrobial rates of 87.36% and 85.73%, respectively. What’s more, SPI-RA6-CSA1 adhesive demonstrated prominent flame retardant properties reducing the harm of fire accidents. SPI-RA6-CSA1 adhesive also possessed the characteristics of low energy consumption and environmentally friendliness by Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Therefore, this simple strategy provides workable guidance for the production of multifunctional and green soy protein adhesive.
A comprehensive analysis of viability assessment methods for Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis: a systematic review
Authors: Sequeira Susie , Sousa Mariana , Cruz Agostinho
Published: December 2023

Giardia lamblia (G. lamblia) and Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis) are flagellated protozoan parasites. These pathogenic agents commonly cause asymptomatic infections; however, they may lead to gastrointestinal or genitourinary symptoms. The primary pharmacological treatment for both conditions is metronidazole, although it has been reported to have some limitations. Despite the pressing need for improved treatment options, the choice of an appropriate method for assessing the in vitro viability of G. lamblia and T. vaginalis in the presence of therapeutic compounds remains a challenge due to the variability in these methods. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of commonly employed methods for determining trophozoite viability in the presence of potential therapeutic compounds. The present systematic review resulted from a literature search conducted in PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science with the following search equation: “in vitro“ AND "method“ AND ("susceptibility“ OR "viability“ OR "sensitivity“) AND ("giardia" OR "trichomonas“). The search identified 29 experimental studies with diverse viability assays. The cell counting method was the only common viability assay between both parasites that was most frequently cited. For G. lamblia, the adherence inhibition assay and [3H]-thymidine assay were prominent. In T. vaginalis, the trypan blue assay, motility assessment, and the resazurin assay were frequently cited. The selection of an appropriate method is vital for accurate and reproducible results. Further research and standardization of viability assessment methods are imperative to enhance the understanding of drug susceptibility and develop effective treatment strategies for parasitic infections.
Clinical trial to test the safety of the EVA Nexus surgical platform
Authors: Peter Stalmans
Published: December 2023

Background
The EVA Nexus system offers several technical improvements over its predecessor. The newly designed Aveta cannula system for vitrectomy surgery avoids the need for removal of the valve from the infusion cannula. The chamfered leading edge of the cannula also reduces the insertion force needed. The new EquiPhaco needles in combination with SmartIOP provide excellent anterior chamber stability during phaco-emulsification surgery, enabling to work at lower infusion pressures, and the multiburst phaco mode allows easier removal of hard cataracts. The system offers a secondary active infusion line for independent control of pressure to the anterior and posterior chambers, monitoring of flow rate/reflux and warning of infusion bottle emptying. This study evaluated whether these technical improvements result in improved surgical safety.
Methods
In total, 250 eyes that underwent vitrectomy (53%) or phaco-vitrectomy (47%) using the EVA Nexus systemwere prospectively included. The occurrence of intraoperative adverse events was compared to that of historically operated eyes using the EVA system.
Trial Registration number Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT05229094 Data 22/5/2021.
Results
The average age of the patients was 63 years. A total of 33% of the patients were operated on for retinal detachment, 17% for macular pucker, 11% for treating floaters, 9% for removing silicone oil, 8% for macular hole repair and 22% for other diseases. In 75% of surgeries, 23 G instruments were used, and 27 G instruments were used in 25% of cases. Device issues that occurred included priming cycle issues (n=4), eye pressure stability problems (n=6) and vitrectome performance issues (n=1), all of which in the first 100 patients who were included and were fixed with software updates. The frequency of surgical complications in the anterior segment was lower than that in the historically recorded surgical reports. Intraoperativeevents in the posterior segment included hemorrhage from retinal vessels, choroidal hematoma, iatrogenic retinal damage/tear, and subchoroidal infusion. Again, these events occurred rarely and less frequently than in the historical surgical reports.
Conclusions
The EVA Nexus provides a surgical platform that reduces the incidence of intraoperative adverse events and iatrogenic complications in both anterior and posterior segment surgery. This could increase surgical safety during cataract and vitrectomy surgery.
Stability assessment of surrounding rock in downward mining route supported by slab-wall backfill structure
Authors: Yin Yu , Yang Shijiao , He Yan , Pan Jian , Guo Zhenpeng , Fan Junwei , Wang Zhipeng
Published: December 2023

Characteristic of ground pressure in surrounding rock is generally considered as the theoretical basis of parameter optimization for stope structure and technology. To explore the feasibility of efficient method for the second-step downward route backfill stopes in Shanjin gold mine, various numerical simulation methods were used to investigate the effect of slab-wall backfill structure on stability of surrounding rock in downward route mining system. The maximum principal stress, artificial false roof stress, and displacement were analyzed to evaluate the level of ground pressure in different mining areas. These results indicate the optimized structural parameters for backfill stopes, which may also provide a low-cost way to achieve a high safety for downward route mining system.
Emergent nonlinear modes in coherent magnon circuits detected at ultrahigh frequency resolution
Authors: Grundler Dirk , An Kyongmo , Xu Mingran , Mucchietto Andrea , Kim Changsoo , Moon Kyoung-Woong , Hwang Chanyong
Published: December 2023

Nonlinearity of dynamic systems plays a key role for neuromorphic computing which is expected to reduce the ever-increasing power consumption of machine learning and artifical intelligence applications. For spin waves (magnons), nonlinearity combined with phase coherence is the basis of phenomena like Bose-Einstein condensation, frequency combs, and pattern recognition in neuromorphic computing. Yet, the broadband electrical detection of these phenomena with high frequency resolution remains a challenge. Here, we demonstrate the generation and detection of phase-coherent nonlinear magnons in an all-electrical GHz probe station based on coplanar waveguides connected to a vector network analyzer which we operate in a frequency-offset mode. Making use of an unprecedented frequency resolution, we resolve the nonlocal emergence of a fine structure of propagating nonlinear magnons, which sensitively depends on both power and a magnetic field. These magnons are shown to maintain coherency with the microwave source while propagating over macroscopic distances. We propose an inter-band four magnon scattering scheme which is in agreement with the field-dependent characteristics of coherent nonlocal signals in the nonlinear excitation regime. Our findings are key to enable the seamless integration of nonlinear magnon processes into high-speed microwave electronics and to advance phase-encoded information processing in magnonic neuronal networks.
Tweet Trends and Emotional Reactions: A Comprehensive Sentiment Analysis of Twitter Responses to the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Authors: Hossain Md. Murad , Amin Muhammad Saad , Khairunnasa Fatema , Rizvi Syed Tahir Hussain
Published: December 2023

This research article examines emotional responses to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria using Twitter data. The study utilizes NRCLex classification for experiment-wise emotion analysis, binary sentiment analysis with Transformers , and experiment-wise sentiment counts with percentages using Vader. The results indicate a prevalence of negative emotions and consistent levels of positive emotions across the experiments, revealing the dynamic nature of emotional responses. The findings have important implications for disaster management and public health policies, highlighting the need to address the negative emotional impact of natural disasters. Further research is required to deepen our understanding of emotional responses and develop targeted interventions for affected communities. This study contributes to the existing knowledge on emotions during natural disasters, informing policy and intervention strategies.
Fixed Point Theorems in p-normed Spaces
Authors: Yuan George , Xiao Jian-Zhong
Published: December 2023

The goal of this paper is to establish fixed point theorems defined on s-convex subsetsin p-normed spaces by applying the existence of homeomorphisms for s-convex subsetsin p-normed spaces, with a different argument by comparing those used in the existingliterature, where s,p ∈ (0,1].Our fixed point theorems given in this paper unify orimprove corresponding results in the literature, the corresponding results established inthis paper reduce to the classical fixed point theorems in normed spaces (when s = p = 1).
Mathematics Subject Classification 46A16 · 46A55
The Impact of Future Climate on Faba Bean Crop Phenology and Yield in Kutaber Wereda, South Wollo Zone of North Eastern Ethiopia
Authors: Kebede Tegegne , Kebede Abebe
Published: December 2023

Climate change's impact on Agriculture needs further investigation in Ethiopia, especially in Local varieties productivity. This investigation was conducted in the Kutaber area to model the impacts of climate change on the production of two faba bean (Vicia faba L.) varieties (Local and Ashenge). Future climate data were downscaled by using CMhyd downscaling and bias correction tools of GCMs (INM-CM4-8 and MRI-CESM2-0) by (2050s and 2080s) under SSP370 and SSP585. During the 2050s, a substantial increase of 27.2% and 30.9% in rainfall total is projected for the Belg (FMAM) season under SSP370 and SSP585, respectively. The kiremt (JJAS) seasonal rainfall will decrease by mid and end centuries under both scenarios. The rate of decrease in direct seasonal rainfall will be by 16.3%, 12.1%, and 16.6%, 15.2% in the 2050s and 2080s under SSP370 and SSP585 scenarios. For all GCMs, monthly Tmax will increase by about 1.2℃ to 1.6℃ under SSP370 by 2050s and 2.0℃ to 2.5℃ under SSP585 by 2080s in the future. Similarly, Tmin will increase by about 0.5℃ to 1.9℃ under SSP370 by 2050s and 2.1℃ to 3.4℃ under SSP585 scenarios (Figure 4.6). Performance evaluation of the model showed that it was able to predict future growth and yield faba bean varieties in the area with acceptable accuracy. The strong yield reduction simulated under the INM-CM4 model during the 2080s was about 42% and 50% for SSP370, whereas 40% and 30% in MRI-CESM2-0 scenarios respectively. Similarly, during the 2050s INM-CM4-8 model showed in the Ashenge variety a strong yield reduction of 34% and 26% under SSP370 and SSP585, respectively. There is also a strong decrease in the 2080s showing Local variety at 25% and 28% under SSP370 and SSP585, respectively. A strong decrease by 2050s showing Local variety by 24% and 19% under SSP370 and SSP585, and 14% by 2080s INM-CM4-8 model. Overall, the area will experience a decrease in faba bean yield for both varieties in the upcoming future in the study area. In addition to that climate variability and change affect the growth of the Faba bean, Days to flowering, and Days to physiological maturity. In INM-CM4-8 Model the flowering date shift from the current length of time (55 for Ashenge) and (51 for Local) to 49 and 47, in MRI-CESM-2-0 Model 48, 46 Days. The physiological maturity also shifts from 155 for Ashenge to 142 and 165 to 152 for Local variety.
Cultural, morphological and molecular variability of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causing white rot of peas
Authors: Arashika
Published: December 2023

Thirteen isolates of S. sclerotiorum were obtained from pea, bean, chickpea, tomato and linseed growing areas of Himachal Pradesh and their variability i.e. cultural, morphological and molecular were studied. All isolates of S. sclerotiorum were found cross pathogenic on pea, bean, chickpea, tomato and linseed verifying the polyphagus nature of the pathogen. Cultural characteristics were used to categorize isolates into three groups, while morphological characteristics served as the basis for dividing them into two groups. On the basis of mycelial compatibility grouping (MCG), 13 isolates were placed in four groups viz. MCG-I, MCG-II, MCG-III and MCG-IV. Further, ISSR primers based analysis divided the isolates into three groups viz. Ss-I, Ss-II and Ss-III at 77 per cent similarity coefficient as cut-off point. No congruence were observed between the groups formed on the basis of cultural, morphological, mycelial compatibility and ISSR primers. However, cultural, morphological and molecular variability was observed in the present study.
The Impact of Solar Radiation on the Martian Upper Atmosphere
Authors: Nagaraja Kamsali , Chakravarty SC
Published: December 2023

The first in-situ measurements of the altitude profile of martian upper atmospheric density and composition were carried out by the Viking lander missions in 1976. The MAVEN and MOM spacecraft launched in September 2014 with mass spectrometers and solar radiation measuring payloads have vastly expanded this initial data base. Using a rare set of near-simultaneous data from these two orbiters, we find that there is either an increasing (e.g., for 𝐶𝑂2 & 𝐴𝑟) or a decreasing (e.g., for 𝑂) trend of the density profiles by a factor of 2 between June 1 to June 15, 2018 in the height region of ∼150-300 km. A time series analysis of the concurrent in-situ solar EUV spectral flux and the 𝐻+ ion velocities of the incident solar wind measured near MAVEN periapsis showed the former going through a decrease of only ∼10% compared to the latter’s decrease by a factor of 4 within the same non-solar-flare period of observation. The estimates of standard errors and the use of the linear regression analysis for the correlation coefficients between densities and solar radiation components have been carried out. Invoking simple photochemical equilibrium conditions with the dissociation of 𝐶𝑂2 (producing 𝐶𝑂 and 𝑂) through solar EUV radiation and the solar wind 𝐻+ ion impact process, the day-to-day variations of these constituents are estimated. The high and significant anticorrelation between the density variations of 𝐶𝑂2 and 𝑂 due to the dissociation of 𝐶𝑂2 by the solar wind particle radiation is clearly demonstrated. The cause for the increasing densities of 𝐴𝑟 like that of 𝐶𝑂2 during this period is more complex and would likely be governed by the temperature variations due to absoption of solar EUV/charged particle radiation and other interacting dynamical effects. Gathering of more such events from future data and development of a more advanced photochemical model of the phenomenon being pursued by us would help to confirm these preliminary results.
Competences of Managers and Executives across Economic Sectors
Authors: Kmecova Iveta , Juracka Denis
Published: December 2023

This paper deals with the comparison of differences in the levels of the application of executives and managers´ competences in companies divided by the number of employees and the line of business and identifies the differences based on this classification. Research data were collected via a questionnaire survey administered to 610 small and medium-sized enterprises in the Czech Republic. The subsequent analysis of the responses showed that it is possible to work with complete data from 581 companies. The data were then subjected to statistical calculations according to statistical methods, specifically, the general linear model (GLM), two-way ANOVA, and regression analysis. These methods were used for calculating the results and compiling auxiliary tables and graphs. The results show that in terms of the classification of the companies by their size (the number of employees), it is statistically clear that with the growing number of employees and thus the size of companies, the level of application of the competencies of managers and executives increases as well. The highest level was identified in companies with 150 or more employees, while the lowest was identified in small companies with no more than 9 employees. In terms of the classification of companies by line of business, there were no significant differences in the application of competences; therefore, it cannot be confirmed that any specific line of business shows a higher level of applying managers´ and executives´ competences. The results obtained can help small companies realize that although the application of competences is more typical for large enterprises, small companies must also pay attention to this topic if they want to grow in the future and increase their turnover. The results are limited by the methods chosen for the achievement of the objectives and data collection. Finally, the results were compared with the findings of other authors.