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Innovation and development of traditional Chinese medicine telemedicine service model
Authors: Xiao Jinhe , Yu Meng , Zhang Xiaofen , Yang Bo
Published: August 2024

The innovation and development of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) telemedicine service models are increasingly gaining attention as an important component of the modern healthcare system. This paper discusses the innovative service models that integrate TCM with telemedicine technology. Firstly, it introduces the background of TCM telemedicine services, pointing out that while providing convenient and efficient medical services, it also promotes the inheritance and development of TCM culture. Subsequently, the paper focuses on the innovation of TCM remote diagnosis and treatment technologies, including the innovative application of the four diagnostic methods (observation, listening and smelling, inquiry, and pulse-taking and palpation) in telemedicine services and the implementation strategies of TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment in telemedicine services. In addition, this paper explores the development strategies of TCM telemedicine service models, including improving relevant policies, emphasizing the importance of technological innovation, and combining them with modern medical technologies. The successful application of the "cloud TCM" platform in telemedicine services and its diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness are demonstrated through case analysis. This paper aims to provide useful references for the innovation and development of TCM telemedicine service models, promote the deep integration of the healthcare industry and information technology, improve service quality, and facilitate the broader dissemination of TCM culture.
Analysis of the Communication Path and Effectiveness of Ideological and Political Theory Course in Higher Vocational Colleges Based on Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Wang Dongmei , Li Peng
Published: August 2024

For Thinking politics education in colleges and universities, AI is not only a practical background, but also a technical tool and a development opportunity. From a practical point of view, the deep integration and standardized application of AI can provide new technical power for effectively identifying educational objects' ideological trends, improving educational content's accuracy, and expanding the spatial dimension of Thinking politics training. Education has become an inevitable trend of innovative development of Thinking politics training in colleges and universities. However, there are many potential risks and practical problems in value hypothesis, technical limitations, and specific activities, such as privacy protection and ideological security risks, loss of educational subjectivity, digitalization of educational relations, lack of professionals, etc. Therefore, we should dialectically look at the technological development speed and potential risks of artificial intelligence, Promoting the rationalization of educational value, strengthening technical supervision, setting up intelligent teaching teams, and reasonably defining and combining the integration boundaries and scope of artificial intelligence are the main measures for the development of AI. Artificial intelligence machines carry out Thinking politics education in colleges and universities in an intelligent form.
Comparative analysis of surface layer functionality in STM and AFM probes: Effects of coating on emission characteristics
Authors: Knápek Alexandr , Allaham Mohammad M. , Košelová Zuzana , Burda Daniel , Podstránský Jáchym , Mousa Marwan S. , Sobola Dinara
Published: August 2024

This study compares different types of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) probes according to the function of the surface layer at the tip apex. Three main types of SPM probes were analyzed: scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) tungsten probes, conductive atomic force microscopy (AFM) probes, and non-conductive AFM probes. The tungsten STM probes were coated with a graphite layer to simulate the effects of carbonization. The tested AFM probes were specifically NenoProbe conductive AFM probes (platinum-coated tip) and Akiyama non-conductive AFM probes coated with gold. The gold coating is intended to improve surface conductivity and help achieve a homogeneous, oxidation-resistant surface. The three samples were measured in a field emission microscope to study their current-voltage characteristics. The obtained current-voltage characteristics were tested and analyzed by the Forbes field emission orthodoxy test, providing the field emission parameters that correlate with the state of the scanning probe tip. In this study, the most important parameter is the formal emission area parameter, which indicates the formal tunneling current density through the probe tip-sample nanogap. For an STM tip, this reflects the size and shape of the region from which electrons tunnel to the sample surface. If this area is larger than expected or desired, it may indicate problems with tip function or tip wear. This information is critical for evaluating the performance and accuracy of the STM tip and can help diagnose problems and optimize its function.
Multi-sensor fusion for robust indoor localization of industrial UAVs using particle filter
Authors: Mráz Eduard , Trizuljak Adam , Rajchl Matej , Sedláček Martin , Štec Filip , Stanko Jaromír , Rodina Jozef
Published: August 2024

Robotic platforms including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) require an accurate and reliable source of position information, especially in indoor environments where GNSS cannot be used. This is typically accomplished by using multiple independent position sensors. This paper presents a UAV position estimation mechanism based on a particle filter, that combines information from visual odometry cameras and visual detection of fiducial markers. The article proposes very compact, lightweight and robust method for indoor localization, that can run with high frequency on the UAV’s onboard computer. The filter is implemented such that it can seamlessly handle sensor failures and disconnections. Moreover, the filter can be extended to include inputs from additional sensors. The implemented approach is validated on data from real-life UAV test flights, where average position error under 0.4 m was achieved.
Measuring impulse response and nonlinear distortions using exponential frequency-modulated signals
Authors: Jia Yinjie , Xu Pengfei
Published: August 2024

Exponential Frequency-Modulated (EFM) signals, characterized by their exponentially changing instantaneous frequency, are valuable in radar, sonar, and communication systems. This paper explores the application of EFM signals for measuring impulse response and nonlinear distortions in electronic devices. The EFM signal testing method, which involves recording and analyzing the device's output in response to EFM signals, provides insights into amplitude-frequency, phase-frequency responses, and impulse response. The spectral density analysis reveals a 3 dB/octave decrease in high-frequency regions. An innovative measurement method is proposed, involving convolution with a time-reversed and amplitude-modulated EFM signal, simplifying traditional approaches. MATLAB simulations validate the method, highlighting its efficacy in comprehensive device performance assessment.
Phytotherapeutic potential of Artemisia ludoviciana and Cordia boissieri extracts against the dermatophyte Microsporum canis
Authors: Villarreal Villarreal José Pablo , Medina Soto Beatriz A. , Heya Michel Stéphane , Galindo-Rodríguez Sergio A. , Velázquez Uziel Castillo , Cárdenas Noriega Kevin A. , García-Ponce Romario
Published: August 2024

Introduction

Microsporum canis is a dermatophyte that mainly affects dogs and cats. However, it can be transmitted to humans by direct contact. This makes it one of the most frequent causative agents of dermatophytosis in humans, reflecting the frequent human close relationships with pets. Conventional treatment relies on antifungal pharmacological agents. However, errors in application have led to the occurrence of fungal resistance and toxic effects. Consequently, new therapeutic alternatives are needed for M. canis infections. Plant extracts have been explored as phytotherapeutics for the treatment of dermatophyte infections, which prompted an attempt to apply extracts of the ethnopharmacologically important plants Artemisia ludoviciana and Cordia boissieri.

Material and Methods

Methanolic extracts of these two plants were obtained using a Soxhlet method and were characterised by phytochemical screening. Extracts were evaluated against a M. canis commercial strain (ATCC-11621) using the microdilution method described in the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute protocol M38-A, determining its minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal fungicidal concentration (MFC). Subsequently, these concentrations were tested in a human keratinocyte human cell line.

Results

Artemisia ludoviciana and C. boissieri extracts showed MIC values of 2,500 and 1,250 µg/mL, and MFC values of 5,000 and 2,500 µg/mL against M. canis, respectively. These extracts did not inhibit HaCaT cell proliferation in vitro.

Conclusion

The evaluated extracts showed potential for the treatment of M. canis fungal infections. However, further studies on their phytochemical characterisation, purification, clinical safety and formulation are required.
Is music expression?
Authors: Guczalski Krzysztof
Published: August 2024

The perception of the link between music and emotions is an age-old topos present in nearly all known cultures. It is also found in works of most philosophers tackling music, starting with Plato and Aristotle. Yet presenting this relationship in terms of the expression of the artist’s feelings is a relatively recent idea that only became widespread during the Romantic era, and received its theoretical formulations at the turn of the twentieth century in the so-called classical theory of expression. However, the theory came under increasing criticism from the 1930s onwards and by the 1980s there emerged a broad consensus that it was misconceived. The widely accepted position is that aesthetically it is only important for music to possess certain emotional qualities which do not have to be related to the real psychological states of the author — thus not making music an expression in the original sense.

Nevertheless, attempts continue to be made to reinstate the classical theory of expression. This is because its rejection can leave us unsatisfied, as the intuition of an intimate connection between the artist’s personality and the work seems to be widespread and has some credence. Therefore, before we classify this intuition as merely a manifestation of post-Romantic longings or illusions, it is worth considering whether it could be explicated in a way that would not be subject to the standard and justifiable accusations levelled against the classical theory of expression. The present article is an attempt at such explication.
A question of a sense of humour? The bittersweet taste of Mieczysław Wajnberg’s Old Letters Op. 77
Authors: Nowok-Zych Agnieszka
Published: August 2024

From the beginning of his composing activity until the 1960s, Mieczysław Weinberg reached for texts by Julian Tuwim. He admired his poetic artistry, and often read the content of Tuwim’s poems through the prism of his own experiences. Song cycle Old Letters Op. 77 is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful not only in the artistic output of Wajnberg himself, but also in the vocal literature of the 20th century. Sublime connections between music and text, which certainly testify to the author’s sensitivity, also seem to betray Weinberg’s sarcasm and the so-called “black sense of humor”. In Opus 77, Wajnberg repeatedly winks at the listener: an attentive, musically prepared listener is able to pick up many of the composer’s allusions in the form of harmonic nuances that change the semantic context of the song’s content. Verena Mogl, a researcher of Weinberg’s life and work, claims that such measures may constitute a kind of “commentary on Western European society, an overtone of Soviet reality.” The author of the article presents the bittersweet taste of Old Letters on selected examples, thus presenting her own proposal for reading individual songs based on her in-depth analyzes. The article was supplemented with an appendix containing all Tuwim’s texts used by Weinberg in Opus 77.
Study on High Modulus Asphalt Mixtures
Authors: Adrian Burlacu , Tudor Simion
Published: August 2024

In this article will be presented a comparison of a road structure dimensioning between a classical approach, which uses the information existing in the sizing norm in force, and a non-classical approach that uses performances of asphalt mixtures with high rigidity modulus, determined in the laboratory, by specific tests to determine the modules, which will be used in the dimensioning calculation.
Intra and Inter Sectoral Risk Spread and Portfolio Risk Management: Case of S&P 500
Authors: Saraolu Ionascuti Anca-Adriana
Published: August 2024

A critical issue of diversification in portfolio management is the intra and inter-sectoral spread of risk. The aim of this study is to capture potential intra and inter sectoral risk spread. In this regard, the Bayesian Neural Networks (BNN) model was involved, the method being applied for a portfolio of 12 shares from the American index S&P 500, on the period January 1st, 2011 – January 28th, 2023. The expected shortfall was involved as a risk estimation measure and the Tabu Search learning algorithm of BNN was employed. The robustness of the results was tested at three significance thresholds namely, 0.85, 0.90 and 0.95. The differences of the results were highlighted on two subsamples, from January 1st, 2011 – December 31st, 2019, and January 1st, 2020 – January 28th, 2023. Evidence of intra and inter sectoral contagion was found on the full sample period, however during the financial turmoil period represented by the last sub-sample, the results display that the linkages between different sectors weakened to certain extents. The key contribution stands in the significant implications for portfolio risk management. The results highlight and strengthen the importance of building a portfolio based on an accurate selection of assets that are not inter-linked.
ПРОЦЕНА РИЗИКА ОД ПОЖАРА И ЕКСПЛОЗИЈА БИОГАСНОГ ПОСТРОЈЕЊА „БГС БП ДОО“, БАЧ
Authors: Радишић Душан , Шупић Слободан
Published: August 2024

У раду је представљена процена ризика од пожара и експлозија за биогасно постро­јење „БГС БП ДОО“, Бач, укључујући све 3 биогасне станице Алфа, Бета, Гама и складишта за труљење биомасе које се налази у склопу биогасне станице Делта. Процена ризика је одрађена на основу важеће методологије за процену ризика од катастрофа, плана заштите спасавања и закона о заштити од пожара. У истраживачком делу рада, дати су при­мери пожара и експлозија биогасних постројења у свету, као и мере за управљање и заштиту од истих.
Themis vindicates Thetis
Authors:   University of Western Macedonia, Greece, Spanos Vasileios
Published: August 2024

Based on approach, which stems from neoanalysis and intertextuality, the paper aims to highlight the suitability of Achilles’ afterlife place through escalation of alternatives. Beginning with the Underworld, the research goes on with the Elysian Fields, the Islands of the Blessed and Mount Olympus and ends up with Leuke Island, presenting an updated information about it, carrying out a comparative analysis and justifying it as the most appropriate afterlife place for the hero via a holistic context whose focal points are cult, caliber, mythological and symbolic reasons.
The Persian king Cambyses in the Chronicle of John of Nikiu
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Kholod Maksim
Published: August 2024

The article analyses one of the stories given in the Chronicle of John of Nikiu (late 7th century AD), namely his story of the Persian king Cambyses (530–522 BC). The author shows that when John wrote it, he used a number of sources, of which only Josephus Flavius’ Antiquities of the Jews and the Old Testament, in particular the Book of Ezekiel, can be clearly recognized. It is difficult to identify exactly his other sources, however it is obvious that they were of Egyptian origin. It is likely that for his description of Cambyses’ conquest of Egypt John used three such sources that did not survive to the present time. These sources seem to have been part of the tradition that took form in Egypt not until the 3rd century AD (perhaps shortly after 451) and then became spread in this country.
Theological and ideological aspects of Jewish identity formation within sectarian Judaism in the Hellenistic era (on the example of the Qumran community)
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University (Russia), Tantlevskij Igor
Published: August 2024

The author attempts to identify the influence of messianic-eschatological and soteriological doctrines reflected in the Dead Sea manuscripts on the formation of Jewish identity among the members of the Qumran community. In particular, the author concludes that through identifying themselves with the true Israel, considering only themselves as the true Yehudah (sc. Judeans/Jews), worthy of salvation at the End of Days, the Qumranites approach the idea of individual election, the adherents of which later turn out to be Judeo-Christians. Particular attention is paid to analysing the allegory of the “begetting” of the new Messianic world of justice (through the naturalistic image of the birth of “miraculous” “Man”) through the pious activity of the Qumran congregants in the Judean desert (1QH a 11:7–10; cf. also 1QSa (1Q28a) 2:11–15; 4Q Commentary on Genesis A (4Q252) 5:2–5). This Qumran representation is compared to the similar eschatological allegory of the birth of miraculous “Man” who personifies the transfigured world in Eclogue IV of Virgil’s “Bucolics”. The author does not exclude the possibility that Virgil may have learnt elements of Biblical prophetic eschatology (naturally, in the formulations of ancient imagery) through Philodemus of Gadara, whose Epicurean school in Herculaneum he, judging from the papyrus P.Herc. Paris. 2, attended. Gadara was taken about 97 B.C.E. by the Judean High Priest and King Alexander Jannaeus (Antt., XIII, 356, 396; BJ, I, 87), and its population was thoroughly Judaized (cf., e.g., Antt., XIII, 396). Thus, whoever Philodemus was by ethnic origin, he must have been a Judaist already in his childhood (early youth). The books of the Prophets had been canonized and recognized as sacred in Judaism for at least a hundred years by then, they were to be read and studied, so Philodemus must have known their contents in detail. The concept of actual prophecy among the Qumranites is also analyzed against the background of the process of the formation of the Oral Law in the Pharisaic milieu. Besides, а number of additional arguments in favor of identifying the Qumran community with the Essenes described by ancient authors are presented.
Waldhauer and Ermitage’s Ancient Philosophers
Authors:   Saint Petersburg Mining University, Dorofeev Daniil
Published: August 2024

Abstract The article continues the author’s research on the iconography of ancient philosophers. This time attention is drawn to the ancient philosophers of the main museum of Russia, the Hermitage. The author carefully and in detail talks about how his antique collection was formed during the 18th-19th centuries, dwelling on interesting and important pages in the history of the reception of ancient culture and art in Russia (especially highlighting in this regard the purchase of the collection of the Marquis Campana in 1861). Of central importance in this story is the personality of Oscar Ferdinandovich Waldhauer (1883-1935), one of the most important figures in Russian study of ancient art and museology throughout history, who largely determined the high level of presentation and research of the Hermitage’s ancient collection. The author believes that this personality is still underestimated and seeks to emphasize his great role in the domestic and European study of ancient art, especially sculpture, in particular, portrait images of ancient philosophers. In the article, through reference to the key works of O.F. Waldhauer reveals the peculiarities of his understanding of the ancient portrait. The author explores in more detail the history, formation of the image, iconography, problems of attribution, stylistic features, analogues of the busts of Socrates and Demosthenes, together with the headless statues of an unknown philosopher and a seated philosopher that did not belong to them, but were artificially connected at the beginning of the 19th century (the separation of which was carried out just Waldhauer); statues of a seated philosopher; and a bust of a Stoic philosopher, possibly Cleanthes.
Safety and efficacy of phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation through a small pupil using iris retractors
Authors: Kumari Anu , Wairagade Nikhilesh Anil
Published: August 2024

Objectives:

The objectives of this study were to study the postoperative (postop) outcome of phacoemulsification using iris retractors in patients with small pupils and compare it with well dilating pupils by comparing the final visual acuity, intra- and post-operative complications, endothelial cell count, and anterior chamber (AC) depth of patients with small pupil with those of well-dilated pupil.

Materials and Methods:

This was a prospective cross-sectional study for December 2020–March 2022 which included 86 eyes of 86 patients. For study purposes eyes were divided into two groups, Group 1 consisted of 43 subjects with post-mydriatic dilatation (≤5 mm), and Group 2 consisted of 43 cases with well-dilated pupils ≥6 mm.

Results:

Group 1 intraoperatively difficulties faced – incomplete rhexis or runoff (41.86%, n = 43), incomplete nucleus chopping (32.55%, n = 43) and retained cortical matter (46.51%, n = 43) noted, managed by applying iris retractors while group 2 faced no difficulties during surgery. In group 1, 33 patients (76.74%) had no complications. Retained cortex was seen in 5 patients (11.62%) and was the most common complication. In group 2, 41 patients (95.34%) had uneventful cataract surgery while 2 patients (4.64%) had minimally retained cortex on post op day 1. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) – 3 months follow-up was good (Snellen-6/6–6/18, logMar 0.00–0.48) in 90.7% in group 1 and 97.7% in group 2. BCVA was borderline (Snellen 6/24–6/60, logMar 0.60–1.00) in 9.30% in group 1 and 2.32% in group 2. Group 1 mean pre-operative endothelial cell density (2528.44 ± 61.26) in group 2 (2457.05 ± 91.17) was significant. On postop day 1 ,1 week and at 3 months endothelial cell density decreased by 4.27%,7.75%,11.92% respectively compared to preoperative values in group 1 while in group 2 it decreased by 2.20%,3.84%,5.40% respectively compared to preoperative values. AC depth was shallower (2.49 ± 0.39) in patients in which complication was noted compared to AC depth (2.72 ± 0.41) in which there was no complication, P value being 0.010 is significant.

Conclusion:

Small pupil poses some difficulty in cataract surgery which can be overcome by timely intervention by expert surgeons and complication rates can be minimised.
Teleproctoring in therapeutic neurointervention: Experience from Iraq-Saudi Arabia collaboration
Authors: Ismail Mustafa , Muthana Ahmed , Al-Ageely Teeba A. , Ahmed Fatimah Oday , Al-Taie Rania H. , Al-Khafaji Aktham O. , Al-Zaidy Mahmood F. , Salih Hayder R. , Alrawi Mohammed A. , Aktham Awfa , Al-Jehani Hosam , Hoz Samer S.
Published: August 2024

Background:

Proctoring in neuroendovascular surgery is one of the potential solutions for the shortage of personnel and experience, particularly in unstable and limited-resource areas such as Iraq.

Methods:

The study was conducted at the Baghdad Neurovascular Center (BNC), the first Hybrid neurovascular institution in Iraq, where sequential online zoom-based meetings between the BNC team and the expert from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were used for teleproctoring for neurointerventional procedures.

Results:

A total of 28 sessions were conducted, four sessions for each case. Seven cases with various intracranial vascular lesions were operated for neuroendovascular procedures from July/2021 to March/2022. The teleproctoring for each case included four sequential sessions: (1) preoperative planning, (2) device selection and preparation, (3) intraoperative live-stream proctoring, and (4) postoperative reflection and follow-up planning. The procedures include coiling for dural arteriovenous fistula; preoperative tumor embolization; preoperative, partial, and staged embolization for arteriovenous malformation; coiling for intracranial aneurysm; and attempted Giant aneurysm flow-diversion. Major complications were avoided through teleproctoring, and all patients had good outcomes. In addition, the teleproctoring provided an effective training experience to the local neuroendovascular team that is otherwise not feasible.

Conclusion:

Teleproctoring is an effective and feasible tool to improve patient outcomes and provide a training experience to the local neuroendovascular teams in resource-limited regions.
Egy magyar ügynök Izraelbe telepítése
Authors: Nagy Péter
Published: August 2024

Izrael, mint önálló állam a kor két szuperhatalma, a Szovjetunió és az Amerikai Egyesült Államok támogatásával 1948. május 14-én jött létre, amikor Tel-Avivban David Ben-Gurion kikiáltotta a független Izraelt. A környező arab államok számára a frissen létrejött ország puszta léte is elfogadhatatlan volt, így szinte rögtön megindult az arab–izraeli konfliktussorozat. Az ötvenes évektől az arab államok körében szövetséget építő Szovjetunió a palesztinokat, míg az USA Izraelt támogatta. Ennek megfelelően Magyarország sem térhetett el a szovjet állásponttól. Bármilyen potenciális, Izraelben foganatosítható hírszerzési lehetőség jól jött a szovjetek és a tömb számára, főleg az 1956-os szuezi válság kapcsán, amikor az 1949-ben lezártnak hitt első arab-izraeli konfliktus kiújult. Az „Öntevékeny” fedőnevű Kiss György hírszerző Izraelbe telepítésének a kérdése is csak ebben a koordinátarendszerben értelmezhető. Munkámban arra keresem a választ, hogy az ügynök kiküldetése az 56-os forradalom utáni magyar kormányzat mérhetetlen bizonyítási kényszerének terméke volt-e, vagy valós hírszerzési potenciál rejlett benne, amit mindenképpen ki akartak aknázni.
Karpaszomány, krimi, kitelepítés : Egy család határai
Authors: Papp István
Published: August 2024

Markó György – Sándor Ákos – Sz. Kovács Éva: A teniszbajnok. Pétery Jenő és egy polgári család élete és viszontagságai a XX. században. Budapest, Nemzeti Emlékezet Bizottsága, 2019. 202 o.
DESIGN OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AT LANGUAGE CENTER OF TANJUNGPURA UNIVERSITY USING PVSYST
Authors: Anto Timotius Ari , Hasan Yandri , Hiiendro Ayong
Published: August 2024

West Kalimantan is widely available new renewable energy sources (RES) in the form of sufficient solar energy potential to become a Solar Power Plant (SPP) especially for areas that have high solar potential, such as in Pontianak which is located on the equator then, This study evaluates the Solar Power Plant which is located at the UPT Language of Tanjungpura University, Southeast Pontianak District, Pontianak City. The tool used to help solve the problems in this study is the PVsyst software. This tool is used to analyze the planning of SPP. The total load of electrical energy used consists of 6 electronic devices which is often used at the UPT Language of the University of Tanjungpura per day is 80,584 kWh/day, and for the need for electrical energy for 1 year of 29.010 kWh/year. For the results of energy production by a panel with a nominal capacity of 22 kW which is capable of producing a total energy of 32.904 kWh/year. From the results of the economic analysis in this study, the total NPV was obtained Rp.397.823.869, LCC Rp.555.807.731 for a COE of  Rp.1.478/kWh for maintenance and operational costs of  Rp.4.928.090,and Discount Payback Periode (DPP) 15,1 year is the result of 25 years of economic analysis obtained from the PVsyst software simulation source.
LINE FOLLOWER BASED CONTAINER ROBOT AS A SOLUTION TO IMPROVE SERVICE MOBILITY IN UNIVERSITAS TANJUNGPURA
Authors: Hartono Budi , Hadary Ferry , Putri Eka Ardiani
Published: August 2024

The design and method for this prototype project utilize an IDE, which is defining, developing, and evaluating. The definition utilize ATMEGA 328p controller that acts as the brain of the robot. The robot uses a 2.6Ah li-ion battery with power consumption load of approximately 1.37Wh/meter without any load in the container. It employs a binocular spring beam HX711 sensor with an accuracy 99.08% to measure the weight of the container being carried. Additionally, TCRT5000 sensor with 100% accuracy is used to detect the line. RFID-RC522 sensor with an accuracy 96.43% and distance less than 6cm between cards utilized on warehouse or pharmacy addressing. HC-SR04 sensor with an accuracy 99.25% employed to detect objects in the robot's vicinity. The robot powered by DC motors controlled with driver. The development stage involves constructing the framework, sensor circuitry, and track layout on the robot, which simulates the Universitas Tanjungpura Hospital using 1:70 scale model. The evaluation is conducted to ensure that each component of the robot functions properly. Based on the results, it can be concluded that this automated cargo-carrying container robot prototype, with a reliability level of 98.84%, can be implemented in hospitals to transport goods and facilitate repetitive tasks.
Deposition of CdSe nanocrystals in highly porous SiO2 matrices – in-situ growth vs. infiltration methods
Authors: Baruah Raktim , Dilshad Munira , Diegel Marco , Dellith Jan , Plentz Jonathan , Undisz Andreas , Szeghalmi Adriana , Wächtler Maria
Published: August 2024

Embedding quantum dots into porous matrices is a very beneficial approach for generating hybrid nanostructures with unique properties. In this contribution we explore strategies to dope nanoporous SiO2 thin films made by atomic layer deposition and atomic etching with precise control over pore size with CdSe quantum dots. Two distinct strategies were employed for quantum dot deposition: in-situ growth of CdSe nanocrystals within the porous matrix via successive ionic layer adsorption reaction, and infiltration of pre-synthesized quantum dots. To address the impact of pore size layers with 10 nm and 30 nm average pore diameter were used as matrix. Our results show that though potentially also small pores are accessible for the in-situ approach, this strategy lacks controllability over the nanocrystal quality and size distribution. To dope layers with high quality quantum dots with well-defined size distribution and optical properties infiltration of preformed quantum dots is much more promising. It was observed that due to higher pore volume 30 nm porous silica shows higher loading after treatment than 10 nm porous silica matrix. This can be related to a better accessibility of the pores with higher pore size. The amount of infiltrated QDs can be influenced via drop casting of additional solvent on a pre-drop casted porous matrix as well as via varying the soaking time of a porous matrix in a QD solution. Luminescent QDs deposited via this strategy keep their luminescent properties upon deposition and the resulting thin films with immobilized quantum dots are suited for nitration into optoelectronic devices.
A Pathway Analysis Framework for Evaluating the Economic and Environmental Viability of Biomass-Based Plastic Production
Authors: Wang Bo-Xun , Zhuang Jiqing , Zavala Victor
Published: August 2024

Plastic production from fossil feedstocks (e.g., naphtha, coal, natural gas) is not sustainable and causes known environmental impacts such as global warming. A possible solution is to shift production pathways to use biomass, which is a sustainable feedstock and can sequester armo- spheric carbon dioxide. This study presents an optimization-based pathway analysis framework for evaluating the carbon footprints of the production of mainstream plastics from biomass and fossil feedstocks. We use the modeling framework to quickly navigate complex interdependen- cies that exist between the production pathways of different plastics and to determine pathways of minimum production cost under a range of carbon pricing scenarios. The framework interprets carbon prices as an exogenous taxation scheme or as an endogenous negative value perceived by producers. The proposed approach reveals biomass feedstock quantities needed to displace fossil counterparts and reveals plastics and technologies that should be prioritized. The frame- work can also be used for evaluating system-wide trade-offs between production costs and carbon footprints that arise from pathway interdependencies. We also evaluate hidden environmental impacts associated with the large-scale use biomass as a feedstock, such as land use and water eutrophication that results from significant increase in fertilizer use. The proposed framework provides an integrative platform for basic techno-economic and life-cycle data that can be used for analyzing diverse scenarios and for determining necessary technologies targets (e.g., yields, footprints, and costs) to achieve required levels of decarbonization.
T1 T2* Relaxation Time Correlation NMR Monitoring of the Mechanochemical Formation of Quinoxaline Derivatives
Authors: Leger Madeleine , Guo Jiangfeng , Lawrence Mason , MacMillan Bryce , Balcom Bruce , Blight Barry
Published: August 2024

Despite the increased use of mechanochemistry for chemical reactions few options for reaction monitoring or solid state analysis are available. This work explores using T1 T2* 1H NMR to monitor the reaction between benzil or 4,4’ dimethybenzil with o phenylenediamine. For both reactions, the T1 T2* correlation plots show differences in relaxation times throughout the reaction. This work demonstrates using two different strageties to monitor the reaction progression. In the first case the reaction is monitered by the appearance of signals corresponding to the product, and side product water. In the second case the reaction is monitored by the replacement of the signals corresponding to the starting material, by signals corresponding to the product. This magnetic resonance correlation measurement provides an excellent option for whole sample solid state analysis by virtue of its simplicity and versatility.
Worth the risk? ISO 35001: Biorisk management in New Zealand laboratories
Authors: Morris Emma
Published: August 2024

ISO 35001: 2019 – Biorisk management for laboratories and other related organisations was released five years ago to address the global need for regulation of biorisk management. This article seeks to explore the performance evaluation clause of ISO 35001 in the context of a biocontainment laboratory, with examples of implementation from overseas. The need for ISO 35001 and the barriers to certification are discussed, especially in relation to the New Zealand biocontainment laboratory. Implications for health and safety in New Zealand are also noted.
Etiological Analysis of 248 Cases of Oculomotor Nerve Palsy
Authors: Xia Bo , Zhao Dandan
Published: August 2024

Objective: To explore the main causes of oculomotor nerve palsy, providing a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Methods: A total of 248 patients with oculomotor nerve palsy treated in the hospital from January 2016 to January 2018 were selected, and their causes and treatments were summarized. Results: This study found that the main causes of oculomotor nerve palsy were intracranial aneurysms, brain stem lesions, and brain inflammation. A few cases were due to viral infections and congenital oculomotor nerve palsy, while some patients had unknown causes. After treatment in our hospital, most patients experienced relief, although 12 patients died. Conclusion: The etiology of oculomotor nerve palsy is complex, and choosing appropriate drugs during treatment is challenging. Timely identification of the cause is an effective method for treatment.
Effect of N-Acetylcysteine Combined with Lung Rehabilitation Therapy on Exercise Endurance and Quality of Life of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis-Related Interstitial Lung Disease
Authors: Li Ying
Published: August 2024

Objective: To explore the effect of N-acetylcysteine combined with lung rehabilitation therapy on exercise endurance and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis-related interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD). Methods: Fifty-six patients with RA-ILD admitted to Xijing Hospital from May 2022 to January 2024 were randomly divided into two groups: a non-rehabilitation group and a pulmonary rehabilitation group, with 28 patients in each group. Both groups received routine treatment. Additionally, the non-rehabilitation group received N-acetylcysteine treatment, while the lung rehabilitation group received lung rehabilitation treatment in addition to N-acetylcysteine. The improvement in exercise endurance and dyspnea between the two groups after treatment was compared and the quality of life of the patients was observed. Results: After treatment, the exercise endurance score in the lung rehabilitation group (335.67 ± 45.29) was higher than that in the non-rehabilitation group (P < 0.05). The dyspnea score in the lung rehabilitation group (0.72 ± 0.16) was lower than that in the non-rehabilitation group (P < 0.05). Additionally, FVC (3.18 ± 0.58 L), FEV1 (2.28 ± 0.56 L), FEV1/FVC (69.69 ± 5.56), and DLCO (60.53 ± 5.92 mL/mmHg/min) were higher in the lung rehabilitation group compared to the non-rehabilitation group after treatment (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Lung rehabilitation therapy combined with N-acetylcysteine treatment can effectively improve dyspnea symptoms, lung function, and exercise endurance in patients with RA-ILD. This approach helps to improve patient’s quality of life and is beneficial for their prognosis.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KEPUASAN PENGGUNA APLIKASI SISTEM INFORMASI KEPEGAWAIAN (SIK) DI DISTRIK NAVIGASI KELAS 1 PALEMBANG MENGGUNAKAN METODE END USER COMPUTING SATISFACTION (EUCS)
Authors: Nadiansyah Firman , Sitohang Fransiska Prihatini
Published: August 2024

Distrik Navigasi Kelas 1 Palembang menggunakan aplikasi Sistem Informasi Kepegawaian (SIK) yang dibangun oleh Kementrian Perhubungan Laut yang diapakai seluruh UPT Dinas Perhubungan untuk mengelola data pegawai seperti data pribadi yang mencakup nama, alamat, riwayatpemangkatan, pengangkatan, riwayat pekerjaan, riwayat mutasi, riwayat pendidikan, dan juga mempermudah Admin istem Informasi Kepegawaian (SIK) Direktorat Jenderal Perhubungan Laut mengambil data pegawai terkait masalah kebutuhan usulan diklat. Metode yang digunakan untuk menganalisis tingkat kepuasan pengguna adalah End User Computing Satisfaction (EUCS) yang terdiri dari lima variabel, yaitu Content, Accuracy, Format, Ease of Use, dan Timeliness. Untuk pengolahan data yang didapatkan dari kuesioner dikumpulkan mengggunakan Google Form dan diolah menggunakan aplikasi Statistical Product and Service (SPSS). Hasil dari penelitian ini dapat digunakan untuk mengembangkan aplikasi Sistem Informasi kepegawaian (SIK) pada Distrik Navigasi Kelas 1 Palembang
Small Technology Business (STB) Failure Prevention Strategies Using Potential Failure Modes
Authors: Nair Krishnakumar
Published: August 2024

Small businesses are the backbones of both developed and developing economies of the world and play a vital role as drivers of growth and development. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, small businesses have an 80%, 70%, 50%, and 30% survival rate across one, two, five, and ten years in business. About 25% of new businesses cross the 15th year. This trend has remained the same for decades. Identifying the dominant causes of failures and using those key factors to create holistic, proactive failure prevention strategies reduces failure rates and improve business sustainability. Successful businesses contribute to sustained employment and advances in local, national, and global economies. The scope of this research is on Small Technology Businesses (STBs) which are approximately 35% of small businesses. The question is, how can we address the short lives of the STBs and improve their sustainability? This article summarizes the failures in small technology businesses, categorizes them according to business functions, and proposes strategies to address them. Mapping failures to business function(s) allows for holistic and proactive solutions entrepreneurs could implement for growth and profitability. The literature survey analyzed the causes of failures, events that led up to failures, and the consequences of the failures. It also summarizes other studies investigating the failures and the proposed solutions, intervention trigger factors, actions, and gaps to address. Also presented is a brief analysis of the studies about the mistakes companies should avoid for continuous value creation and the steps that could prevent failures.
Building of the Man Behind the Thought Leader - An Inquiry into the Life of John Couris
Authors: Combs Sarah , V. Smith Tammy
Published: August 2024

Dr. John Couris is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tampa General Hospital (TGH). Since becoming the CEO of TGH, John has established himself as an influential and successful leader of the large non-profit hospital. A two-person research team from the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida focused on the lived experiences of John and the degree to which these experiences have influenced his leadership style. Utilizing phenomenological interview techniques (Seildman, 2019), they created questions that intentionally guided John to reflect on specific segments of his upbringing, early work and college experiences, marriage, and work to recreate these segments through the art of storytelling. The roles of the researchers interchanged between artists, translators, and transformers to gain new insights and perspectives on the various aspects of John’s life (Erickson and Kovalainen, page 297). Using firsthand evidence shared from John’s perspective, the researchers applied deliberate, rigorous qualitative research methods to give his lived experiences meaning.

Using John’s reflections, the researchers identified three primary themes that appear to underpin his professional success. Their findings revealed the way John’s heritage, personal values, and beliefs manifested into a successful principle-centered leader within healthcare.
HISTORICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING
Authors: KURAMSHIN VLADIMIR
Published: August 2024

The article provides a retrospective analysis of the genesis of the Institute of international peace-keeping. The works of philosophers, politicians and public figures are considered in this article. The above-mentioned persons have made a significant contribution to the development of the idea of in-ternational peacemaking. The rudiments of the regulatory framework of the first international treaty are analyzed, which considered the principles of international peacekeeping and mechanisms for the prevention of military conflicts. The conclusion is formulated that the genesis of the Institute of inter-national peacemaking began with the ideas of scientists, politicians and philosophers about peace and cooperation, developed through the creation of the first international organizations and peaked with the founding of the United Nations, which became the central forum for coordinating efforts to maintain peace and security in the world community.
CYBERCRIME AT THE PRESENT STAGE AND THE ROLE OF VICTIMOLOGICAL PREVENTION IN HER WARNING
Authors: Kleschina Elena
Published: August 2024

The article examines the state and trends of cybercrime at the present stage. It is emphasized that, given the growth and variability of cybercrime, victimological prevention is important in its prevention. Victimological prevention is defined as a set of social and legal measures to protect individuals who are more likely to become victims of unlawful attacks. In recent years, during the period of the growth of cybercrime, significant experience has been accumulated in conducting general victimological prevention aimed at informing the population of the country about new criminal threats in the infor-mation space, ways of committing cybercrimes. At the same time, significant importance should be attached not only to general, but also to individual victimological prevention, the potential of which is not fully realized
SATYAJIT RAY AS A DOCUMENTARIAN: A STUDY ON RABINDRANATH TAGORE AND SUKUMAR RAY
Authors: Dasgupta Debastuti , Chakrabarti Aritra
Published: August 2024

Satyajit Ray, renowned globally for his cinematic brilliance, also left an indelible mark as a documentary filmmaker. It is to be mentioned here that the literatures and writings on Ray’s documentary are very less in number. Ray's documentaries on Rabindranath Tagore encapsulate the multifaceted persona of the Nobel laureate, exploring his literary contributions, artistic vision, and philosophical ideologies. Through meticulous research and visual finesse, Ray elucidates Tagore's timeless relevance, weaving together archival footage and dramatic reenactments to present a holistic portrayal of the poet's life and legacy. In his exploration of Sukumar Ray, Satyajit Ray ventures into the whimsical world of children's literature and satire to commemorate the centenary birth anniversary.This paper tries to discuss on documentaries made by Ray with special emphasis on Rabindranath Tagore and Sukumar Ray. Besides reviewing relevant literatures, the researchers have tried to describe two documentaries vividly. In addition to this, they also have taken insightful interviews of three literary and film scholars to understand Ray as documentarian. The interviews were analysed and conclusion have been drawn on the basis of that. The paper shows, beyond mere biographical documentation, Satyajit Ray's documentaries serve as nuanced reflections on the socio-cultural milieu of their respective times, offering profound insights into the artistic legacies of Rabindranath Tagore and Sukumar Ray. The paper serves to highlight the intricate nature of Ray's documentary legacy and its ongoing significance in influencing conversations within Indian cinema.
EXPLORING URBAN PARKS: PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES FOR AMBEDKAR MEMORIAL PARK, LUCKNOW
Authors: Nisar Zeba , Ashraf Khurram , Verma Shweta
Published: August 2024

Urban parks serve as vital green lungs for bustling cities, offering sanctuary, fostering community, and injecting life into concrete jungles. Their role in enhancing livability through recreation, environmental benefits, and social cohesion is undeniable. In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, stands Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Prateek Sthal, popularly known as Ambedkar Park – a unique blend of public park, memorial, and architectural marvel. Sprawling across 108 acres, this majestic complex pays homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and champion of social justice, while offering a verdant escape within the city's hustle. However, questions persist about its true contribution to urban green space and its potential for enhancing livability. This research delves into a comprehensive study of Ambedkar Park, assessing its current state and proposing strategies to revitalize it into a more vibrant and inclusive space. A mixed-methods approach, including site visits, SWOT analysis, surveys, and focus group discussions, was employed to gather comprehensive data on the park's status and user perceptions. By highlighting existing challenges and opportunities, it ultimately leads to a discussion on potential improvements for a more vibrant and livable urban green space.