bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Addressing the Dilemma of Online Gamification with Subgame Perfect Equilibria
Authors:   the Centre for Instructional Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Malaysia, Lim Darren , Sanmugam Mageswaran , Yahaya Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan
Published: April 2023

Gamification, a concept originally derived from games, is defined as the extraction and inclusion of game mechanics within ordinary activities. Applying gamification to the educational context had surged over the past decade due to the recognition of the potential in motivating, promoting engagement, and enhancing student performance. The current study sought to overcome three dilemmas, including gamified depths, online gamification, and interaction, when gamifying the online learning environment through game theory, which investigates the arising conflict and collaboration among logical and intelligent decision-makers. This study used learning analytics based on the qualitative data collected from 57 undergraduates from the School of Educational Studies by exposing the students to gamified and non-gamified e-learning environments throughout eight weeks. By scrutinising the online gamification dilemma as a sequential game, the perfect equilibrium or Nash equilibrium at each subgame can be achieved using backward induction with synchronous online shallow gamification (4,6) and asynchronous online shallow gamification (3,5) as the optimal outcome. Hence, shallow gamification would allow players’ payoff maximization even when the asynchronous approach was selected, compared to asynchronous deep gamification.
Environmental and Economic Factors Affecting COVID-19 Infection in 175 Countries
Authors: Paphawasit Boontarika , Phantharot Chayanut , Suwan Teewara
Published: April 2023

This study explores a potential correlation between environmental and economic factors and the confirmed COVID-19 cases. This article uses official infection rate data and environmental and economic factors that may help accelerate transmissions, such as temperature, humidity, and GDP. Using statistical methods, i.e., ordinary least squares and quantile regression, our findings indicate that temperature, moisture, and island condition were the most influential explanatory variables. Nevertheless, the other factors, which are population density of a country, GDP, and country’s regime, are not statistically significant, indicating that those factors do not significantly explain changes in the confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Роль физической подготовки в профессиональной деятельности сотрудников уголовноисполнительной системы
Authors: Аксенова А.Н. , Диннер Е.Е.
Published: April 2023

В данной статье затрагивается роль физической подготовки в деятельности сотрудников исправительных учреждений, как наиболее важный фактор развития профессиональных качеств личности. Так же обращено внимание на общие и специальные задачи физического развития, подробно раскрыты результаты физической подготовленности.
Формирование коммуникативной компетенции иностранных учащихся технических специальностей в профессиональной сфере общения
Authors: Возбранная Т.В. , Борисова Ю.В.
Published: April 2023

Статья посвящена рассмотрению вопросов формирования коммуникативной компетенции иностранных учащихся технических специальностей в профессиональной сфере общения. Определяется необходимость взаимосвязанного обучения видам речевой деятельности с целью формирования русскоязычных речевых умений и навыков в будущей профессиональной деятельности в области современных технических знаний.
Pureed banana inflorescences and their potential uses in dysphagia diets
Authors: Panyayong Chunkamol , Srikaeo Khongsak
Published: April 2023

This study aimed to develop new vegetable purees derived from banana inflorescences as well as recipes suitable for individuals suffering from dysphagia. The effects of hydrocolloids (modified tapioca starch; MTS, gum acacia; GA, xanthan gum; XG, carboxymethyl cellulose; CMC, and gelatin; GEL) on the quality of purees were investigated. Banana inflorescences turned out to be a good choice for the preparation of purees that complied with “Level 4 Pureed Food for Adults” as examined by the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) methods. The addition of XG and CMC to the purees improved their qualities. However, the effects of hydrocolloids depended on the types and concentrations used. Some hydrocolloids, such as GA and GEL, have been discovered to be unsuitable. The kale leaf, pumpkin, and Riceberry-flavored soups, made from banana inflorescence purees as a main ingredient, were successfully prepared. All recipes adhered to the IDDSI guidelines for “Level 3 Liquidized Food for Adults”. The finding in this study could promote the use of banana inflorescence as a potential ingredient for purees suitable to be used as dysphagia diets.
Prekursorzy performatywności. Język jako działanie u Étienne’a Bonnot de Condillaca i Jeana-Jacques’a Rousseau
Authors: Gniadek Michał
Published: April 2023

Niniejszy artykuł poddaje analizie koncepcję performatywności języka w pismach filozoficznych Étienne’a Bonnot de Condillaca i Jeana-Jacques’a Rousseau. Pierwsza część tekstu poświęcona jest idei langage d’action i jej znaczeniu dla epistemologii i teorii języka Condillaca; natomiast społeczne i polityczne funkcje ludzkiej mowy, przedstawione w dziełach Jeana-Jacques’a Rousseau, są interpretowane w drugiej części artykułu. Ostatecznie wydaje się, że zarówno dla Condillaca, jak i Rousseau język ludzki jest nie tylko zwykłym narzędziem myślenia, ale przede wszystkim sposobem zmieniania i ulepszania naszego świata.
Relacja miłości/nienawiści do Florencji w Domu bezimiennych i Berretti Erasmus Giovanniego Agnoloniego
Authors: Kopańska Karolina
Published: April 2023

W niniejszym artykule autorka analizuje relacje bohaterów z miastem – Florencją w powieściach Giovanniego Agnoloniego: Dom bezimiennych i Berretti Erasmus. Losy Emanueli i Aurelia (Dom bezimiennych) krzyżują się podczas surrealistycznej nocnej pogoni ulicami Florencji. Oboje myślą od dawna o ucieczce z miasta zamieszkałego przez wrogo nastawionych Florentczyków. Giovanni (Berretti Erasmus), student prawa z początku XXI wieku i uczestnik programu Erasmus w Anglii, zdaje sobie szybko sprawę, że jego przeznaczeniem będzie wyjechać z Florencji. Odbędzie liczne podróże w celach edukacyjnych lub zawodowych do Wielkiej Brytanii, Holandii, Litwy, Irlandii i Polski. Cykliczne powroty do ukochanej i jednocześnie znienawidzonej Florencji będą dla niego źródłem natchnienia i cierpienia. W pierwszej części artykułu autorka przedstawia problematykę peryferii miasta. W drugiej części opisuje naturę Florentczyków. W części trzeciej przygląda się procesowi prowadzącemu do decyzji o wyjeździe z miasta i opisuje moment przełomu.
„Zbyt długo, w dwu kolorach”. O dychotomii w poezji Jacka Bierezina
Authors: Czapiewski Oskar
Published: April 2023

Niniejszy artykuł dotyczy interpretacji twórczości polskiego poety współczesnego Jacka Bierezina (1947-1993), jednego z głównych przedstawicieli formacji Nowa Fala. Autor zwraca uwagę na dychotomiczną poetykę obecną w wierszach Jacka Bierezina, wykorzystując motywy biograficzne podkreślając wpływ biografii autora na jego twórczość. Jako literaturę przedmiotu autor wykorzystuje zbiór Linia życia (1999) wydany po śmierci Jacka Bierezina oraz tom Obudź mnie ze sobą! (2000), również wydany pośmiertnie. Korzystając z prac innych badaczy, autor konstruuje wnioski dotyczące granicznych cech twórczości poetyckiej Jacka Bierezina.
Kontrastowe ujęcie krytyki nowoczesności w późnych opowiadaniach Davida Herberta Lawrence’a
Authors: Wylężek Magdalena
Published: April 2023

Punktem wyjścia artykułu jest założenie, że Lawrencowski prymitywizm (J. Kessler), zwykle interpretowany jako estetyczna stylizacja, jest tak naprawdę odpowiedzią pisarza na doświadczany przez niego kryzys nowoczesności. W swoich późnych opowiadaniach – np. „The Sun” – brytyjski pisarz nadaje spirytualizmowi i religii istotne znaczenie w charakterystyce współczesnego mu społeczeństwa. Lawrence podkreśla za ich pomocą kontrast między dotkniętym kryzysem ogółem klasy mieszczańskiej a jednostkową podmiotowością. Aparat pojęciowy do rozważenia tego problemu zaczerpnięty został z pracy Mircea Eliade’ego pt. Sacrum i profanum. O istocie religijności. Został on wykorzystany do ukazania sposobu postrzegania czasu, przestrzeni oraz znaczenia rytuału u konfrontujących się z przemysłową nowoczesnością bohaterów Lawrence’a.
VAHÎD MAHTÛMÎ DİVANINDA DENİZCİLİK TERİMLERİ
Authors: KOYUNCU ESKİİLİ Tuğba
Published: April 2023

Osmanlı denizciliği, 14. yüzyıl Batı Anadolu deniz gaziliği geleneğine dayanmaktadır. Osmanlı Devleti, Karesi Beyliğini ele geçirdikten sonra zamanla denizcilik konusundaki bilgi ve tecrübelerini artırmıştır. Daha sonra yeni yerler fethederek hâkim olduğu alanı genişletmiş ve denizlerle ilgili önemli gelişmeler sağlamıştır. 15. yüzyılda denizlere hâkim olan Osmanlılar, bu hâkimiyeti 16. yüzyıldan itibaren daha fazla hissettirmeye başlamış, 18. yüzyılın son çeyreğine kadar da Osmanlı deniz üstünlüğü devam etmiştir. Osmanlı Devleti’nin denizlerdeki etkinliği siyasi yapıyı, ekonomiyi, toplumu etkilediği gibi Klasik Türk şiirini de etkilemiş ve denizcilik terimleri kullanılarak şiirler yazılmaya başlanmıştır. Bu terimi ilk kullanan şairimiz Yetîm olsa da bu türün diğer divan şairlerinin dikkatini çekmesinde ve yaygınlaşmasında Âgehî tarafından yazılan kâsidenin etkisi oldukça büyük olmuştur. Denizcilik terimlerini kullanarak şiirler yazan şairlerden birisi de Sultan III. Ahmet (1703-1730)’e silahşor olan ve onunla seferlere çıkan Vahîd Mahtûmî’dir. 18. yüzyıl Klasik Türk edebiyatının ilginç isimlerinden olan şair Vahîd Mahtûmî, divanında yer alan şiirlerinde; yaşamış olduğu durumları, çevresinde gelişen olayları, dönemin sosyal, siyasi, ekonomik durumunu, gezip gördüğü yerlerle ilgili bilgileri ve dönemin aşk anlayışını işlemiştir. Bunun yanında geleneğe tamamen bağlı kalmayarak, hayat döngüsünü, içinde bulunduğu toplumun kültürel ve sosyal yapısını divanının muhtevasına ve şiirinde kullandığı terimlere yansıtmıştır. Vahîd Mahtûmî’nin şiirlerinde kullandığı dikkate değer terimlerden bazıları da denizcilik ile ilgilidir. İşte bu çalışmada Vahîd Mahtûmî divanında yer alan şiirlerde denizcilik terimleri tespit edilerek, şiir içinde kullanımları değerlendirilmiştir.
Corneal Ulcer Impending Perforation et causa Corpus Alienum
Authors: Minhalina Fanda Aviesta , Noerdiyani Niken Indah
Published: April 2023

Introduction: The cornea is a transparent, avascular tissue that serves as a structural barrier and protects the eye from infection. A corneal ulcer is an inflammatory or, more dangerously, infective disorder involving abnormalities of the cornea’s epithelial layer or stroma. Corneal ulcers can develop due to contact lenses, trauma, adnexal illnesses, or ocular surface abnormalities. Despite aggressive nonsurgical therapies, corneal perforation frequently occurs in the event of resistant corneal ulcers. The anatomic integrity of the eyeball must be preserved through urgent surgical intervention to avoid potentially fatal consequences such as endophthalmitis, subsequent glaucoma, perforation, or corneal scarring. Case Presentation: A-11-year-old male child was taken to Community Eye Hospital, East Java due to a corneal ulcer. He complained of pain and redness right after he played with bamboo two weeks ago. The patient had been previously treated in other hospitals; however, there was a worsening of symptoms rather than improvement. Clinical examination of oculus sinister revealed a conjunctival injection, episcleral injection, corpus alienum (bamboo) sized 50 mm, an ulcer in the central cornea sized 3 x 2 mm irregular, shallow anterior chamber, impending perforation in the central cornea with a diameter of 2 mm. Thus, there had shown impending perforation, and the patient had to undergo surgery, of amniotic graft and antibiotic injection immediately to avoid perforation. Conclusions: A perforation, an ophthalmological emergency requiring surgery, can result from corneal ulceration, a medical emergency. The primary objectives of the procedure are to restore the eye’s anatomical integrity and to reduce problems as much as feasible.
Room cleaning robot movement using A* algorithm and imperfect maze
Authors: Suryani Vera , Agustriana Kinkin , Rakhmatsyah Andrian , Pahlevi Rizka Reza
Published: April 2023

Cleanliness is a mandatory requirement to help prevent virus spread. The cleaning process can be done automatically by humans or robotic devices. If a robot does this process, it is a must that the robot is able to explore the room autonomously. The robot movement in room tracking should reach all points without obstructions and return to its initial position. This study simulated the movement of a room explorer robot using the imperfect maze method, as well as searching a room that has not been explored using the A* algorithm. The A* algorithm was also used to find the shortest path to reach the initial place of the robot when the room exploration was completed. The results of the simulation showed that the imperfect maze could be used to explore the room well, and A* algorithm is quite optimal to be used for searching both the unexplored room and the path to return to its initial position
Spin with Hyper-helicity
Authors: Sanctuary Bryan
Published: April 2023

We present an analysis of the Dirac equation when the spin symmetry is changed from SU(2) to the quaternion group, $Q_8$, afforded by multiplying one of the $\gamma$-matrices by the imaginary number $i$. The reason for doing this is to introduce a bivector into the spin algebra. The resulting spin equation separates into distinct and complementary spaces, one describing polarization and the other coherence. The former describes a 2D structured spin and the latter its helicity, generated by a unit quaternion. We discuss some consequences.
Anti-Cancer Activity of Phytochemical Extracts from Chromolaena odorata on Liver, Breast and Colorectal Cancer Cells: A Review
Authors: Adu Olumuyiwa Mark , Yahaya Dorcas Iye , Olanrewaju Damilola Ojuolape , Ujah Francisca Eborh , Onah Emmanuel Isegbe
Published: April 2023

Siam weed, scientifically known as Chromolaena odorata and belonging to the Asteraceae family, is a fast-growing plant with prolific seed production. Although it is a traditional medicinal plant, it has become an agricultural weed in Africa and Asia, posing a threat to biodiversity and causing environmental damage. Despite this, C. odorata is highly regarded as a medicinal herb in tropical Africa, with anticancer effects on breast, liver, and colorectal cancer. However, it is important to regulate the intake of the plant extract as it can have a hepatotoxic effect on liver cells at higher doses. Further research needs to be conducted on the plant extract, and proper orientation and knowledge of its oral daily administration are necessary. This review summarizes current scientific investigations using ethanolic and methanolic aqueous extracts of C. odorata leaves on various cancer cells, to uncover its potential as an anticancer agent. The investigations were sourced from online databases like Google Scholar, PubMed, and other online-based journals.
Serological Response to SARS-CoV-2 after COVID-19 Vaccination in Lung Cancer patients: Short Review
Authors: Rodilla Ananda , Tavolacci Sooyun , Cagan Jazz , Shah Tanay , Mittan Sandeep , Mack Philip C. , Hirsch Fred R.
Published: April 2023

In comparison to the general population, lung cancer patients are more likely to suffer from severe Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and mortality associated with it. Considering this increased risk, and in order to prevent symptoms and severe disease, patients with lung cancer have been prioritized for COVID-19 vaccinations, primary and booster doses. Despite this, the pivotal clinical trials did not include these patients, which leaves open questions regarding vaccine efficacy and humoral immune response. This review outlines the findings of recent investigations into the humoral responses of lung cancer patients to COVID-19 vaccination, particularly the primary doses and first boost.
Epidemiologic and Clinical Characteristics of Human Bocavirus Infection in Children with or without Acute Gastroenteritis in Acre, Northern Brazil
Authors: Trindade Fábyla D' Tácia Brito , Ramos Endrya Socorro Foro , Lobo Patrícia Santos , Cardoso Jedson Ferreira , Penha Júnior Edvaldo Tavares , Bezerra Delana Andreza Melo , Neves Mayara Annanda Oliveira , Andrade Jorge Alberto Azevedo , Moraes  Silva Monica Cristina , Mascarenhas Joana D'Arc Pereira , Guerra Sylvia Fátima Santos , Soares Luana Silva
Published: April 2023

Human bocavirus (HBoV) is an emerging virus that has been detected worldwide that could be associated with cases of acute gastroenteritis (AGE). However, its contribution to AGE has not been elucidated. This study aimed to describe the frequency, clinical features, and HBoV genotypes circulation in children up to 5 years with or without AGE symptoms in Acre, Northern Brazil. A total of 480 stool samples were collected between January and December 2012. Fecal samples were used for extraction, nested PCR amplification, and sequencing for genotyping. Statistical analysis was applied to verify the association between epidemiological and clinical characteristics. Overall HBoV-positivity was 10% (48/480), being HBoV-positivity rates of 8.4% (19/226) and 11.4% (29/254) recorded among diarrheic and non-diarrheic children, respectively. The most affected age group was between 7 and 24 months (50%). HBoV infection was more frequent in children living in urban areas (85.4%), using water from the public network (56.2%), and living with adequate sewage facilities (50%). Co-infection with other enteric viruses was 16.7% (8/48) and the most prevalent coinfection was RVA+ HBoV (50%, 4/8). HBoV‐1 was the most frequent species detected, responsible for 43.8% (21/48) of cases, followed by HBoV-3 (29.2%, 14/48) and HBoV-2 (25%, 12/48). In the present study, HBoV infections are not associated with AGE, as most HBoV cases belonged to the non-diarrheal group without AGE symptoms. Future studies are warranted to determine the role of HBoV in causing acute diarrhea disease.
The Intersection of COVID-19 and MAFLD: An Overview of the Current Evidence
Authors: Buchynskyi Mykhailo , Kamyshna Iryna , Oksenych Valentyn , Zavidniuk Nataliia , Kamyshnyi Aleksandr
Published: April 2023

The global population is currently experiencing the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which has caused the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. By our profound comprehension of COVID-19, encompassing the involvement sequence of the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal system, and cardiovascular apparatus, the multiorgan symptoms of this infectious disease have been discerned. Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a pervasive public health concern, intricately linked with metabolic dysregulation and estimated to afflict one-fourth of the global adult population. The burgeoning focus on the association between COVID-19 and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is justified by the potential role of the latter as a risk factor for both SARS-CoV-2 infection and the subsequent emergence of severe COVID-19 symptoms. Investigations have suggested that changes in both innate and adaptive immune responses among metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) patients may play a role in determining the severity of COVID-19. The remarkable similarities observed in the cytokine pathways implicated in both diseases imply the existence of shared mechanisms governing the chronic inflammatory responses characterizing these conditions. The effect of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) on the severity of COVID-19 illness remains uncertain, as indicated by conflicting results in cohort investigations.
Simulating Detection of Dioxin-like Pollutants with 2D Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy using h-BNC Substrates
Authors: Alvarado Raúl , Otero Nicolás , Mandado Marcos , Ramos-Berdullas Nicolás
Published: April 2023

The ability of 2D hybrid structures formed by boron, nitrogen and carbon atoms (h-BNCs) as potential substrates for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) detection of dioxin-like pollutants is theoretically analyzed. The strong confinement and high tunability of the electromagnetic response of the carbon nanostructures embedded within the h-BNC sheets point out that these hybrid structures could be promising for applications in optical spectroscopies, such as SERS. In this work, two model dioxin-like pollutants, TCDD and TCDF, and a model h-BNC surface composed by a carbon nanodisk of ninety-six atoms surrounded by a string of borazine rings, BNC96, are employed for the simulation of the adsorption complexes and the static and pre-resonance Raman spectra of the adsorbed molecules. A large affinity of BNC96 by these pollutants is reflected on the large interaction energies obtained for the most stable stacking complexes, with dispersion being the most important contribution to their stability. The large vibrational coupling of some active modes of TCDF and, specially, of TCDD makes the Raman static spectra display a ‘pure’ chemical enhancement of one order of magnitude. On the other hand, due to the strong electromagnetic response of BNC96, confined within the carbon nanodisk, pre-resonance Raman spectra obtained for TCDD and TCDF display large enhancement factors of 108 and 107, respectively. Promisingly, laser excitation wavelengths frequently used in SERS experiments also provoke significant Raman enhancements, around 104, for the TCDD and TCDF signals. Both the strong confinement of the electromagnetic response within the carbon domains and the high modulation of the resonance wavelengths within the visible and/or UV ranges in h-BNCs should lead to a higher sensitivity than graphene and white graphene parent structures, solving one of the main disadvantages of using 2D substrates for SERS applications.
Simulating Detection of Dioxin-like Pollutants with 2D Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy using h-BNC Substrates
Authors: Alvarado Raúl , Otero Nicolás , Mandado Marcos , Ramos-Berdullas Nicolás
Published: April 2023

The ability of 2D hybrid structures formed by boron, nitrogen and carbon atoms (h-BNCs) as potential substrates for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) detection of dioxin-like pollutants is theoretically analyzed. The strong confinement and high tunability of the electromagnetic response of the carbon nanostructures embedded within the h-BNC sheets point out that these hybrid structures could be promising for applications in optical spectroscopies, such as SERS. In this work, two model dioxin-like pollutants, TCDD and TCDF, and a model h-BNC surface composed by a carbon nanodisk of ninety-six atoms surrounded by a string of borazine rings, BNC96, are employed for the simulation of the adsorption complexes and the static and pre-resonance Raman spectra of the adsorbed molecules. A large affinity of BNC96 by these pollutants is reflected on the large interaction energies obtained for the most stable stacking complexes, with dispersion being the most important contribution to their stability. The large vibrational coupling of some active modes of TCDF and, specially, of TCDD makes the Raman static spectra display a ‘pure’ chemical enhancement of one order of magnitude. On the other hand, due to the strong electromagnetic response of BNC96, confined within the carbon nanodisk, pre-resonance Raman spectra obtained for TCDD and TCDF display large enhancement factors of 108 and 107, respectively. Promisingly, laser excitation wavelengths frequently used in SERS experiments also provoke significant Raman enhancements, around 104, for the TCDD and TCDF signals. Both the strong confinement of the electromagnetic response within the carbon domains and the high modulation of the resonance wavelengths within the visible and/or UV ranges in h-BNCs should lead to a higher sensitivity than graphene and white graphene parent structures, solving one of the main disadvantages of using 2D substrates for SERS applications.
Monitoring of Illegal Removal of Road Barricades Using Intelligent Transportation Systems
Authors: Ngeni Frank , Mwakalonge Judith L. , Comert Gurcan , Siuhi Saidi , Ruseruka Cuthbert
Published: April 2023

Illegal removal of road barricades without the notice of road emergency officials and road users has resulted in fatalities, injuries, and property damages. It is only after an incident has occurred or someone noticed the removal and alerted the authorities for the barricade to be placed back at its intended location. There is a need for traditional barricades to be equipped with mechanisms that would alert officials on illegal road barricade removal and warn road users of a road/lane(s) closure to prevent fatalities, injuries, and property damages to the traveling public. This research has used the Global Positioning System (GPS) module to implement the detection of barricade displacement and an alerting system for emergency officials and road users. The barricade displacement was estimated from the haversine distance formula, corrected for errors, and interfaced with the displacement threshold value for the road users within a geofenced area to be alerted. The geofenced area radius was estimated to be 1.04 miles from the barricade location using AASHTO, NSC, and TransGuide ITS manuals. The non-parametric bootstrapping method estimated the GPS position error to 10.5 feet and corrected the measured distances. Data from a clear sunny day shows the best response to barricade movements compared to a cloudy day where movements can’t be explained easily. The proposed monitoring and warning systems would warn road users and alert emergency officials of the danger when the physical barricades have been removed illegally hence saving lives and reducing property damages.
Remote Sensing for Water Quality Monitoring – A Study Case for the Marateca Reservoir, Portugal
Authors: Alegria Cristina , Albuquerque Teresa
Published: April 2023

Continuous water resources monitoring is needed for sustainable urban water supply. Remote sensing techniques have proven useful for monitoring some water qualitative parameters with optical characteristics. The study area was the Marateca reservoir in central inland Portugal. The aims were the following: (1) to explore the water quality parameters at the monitoring points of the Marateca reservoir that may explain the event; (2) to validate optical water quality parameters with the monitoring points data; and (3) to model the reservoir water characteristics regarding its deepness, trophic state, and turbidity. The parameters total phosphorus, total nitrogen, and chlorophyll-a were used to compute a trophic level index. The Sentinel-2 imagery was used to compute spectral indices and bands image ratio; to obtain spectral signatures for the monitoring points, and to model water characteristics. The water parameters were above the recommended values at the reservoir entry point from the Ocreza River. The reservoir trophic level was Hypereutrophic and Eutrophic. The spectral signatures confirmed a Hypereutrophic pattern in the entry point. The Marateca reservoir’s water characteristics modeling forecasted problematic zones by contamination. The methodological approach developed can be easily applied to other reservoirs and is a key support tool for decision-makers.
Distribution and Nest Occupancy Patterns of Oecophylla smaragdina (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Colonies in Southeast Asia Oil Palm Plantations
Authors: Piere Exelis , Ramli Rosli , Hj Idris Azarae , W. Ibrahim Rabha , Clemente -Orta Gemma
Published: April 2023

The Asian weaver ant (Oecophylla smaragdina) is a natural enemy, generalist predator of diverse major pest species (i.e. the highly destructive oriental fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis) in economically strategic agricultural landscapes in Australia and Southeast Asia countries. For effective implementation of the weaver ant for biological control of the invasive bagworms Metisa plana, the dominant pest in the oil palm plantation, its distribution was investigated in Malaysia. From 2018-2022, censuses were first carried out to record Oecophylla colonies presence. Oecophylla colonies’ occupation patterns were monitored on 8 selected plantations. To distinguish between brood and barracks nests, 26 captured nests were evaluated to define the main predictor variable for its practical visual identification. More than 11000 palms with 10821 nests for over 500 colonies were sampled in this study. Results showed that O. smaragdina colonies distribution pattern exhibited three-dimensional ubiquitous occupation dominance. We also found that by observing the colony’s dense population spatial arrangements, it demonstrates them as spreading by waves featuring interconnected irregular geometrical patches shaped for each colony. The height to the ground nest location in palm canopies was the significant visual discriminant factor between Brood and barrack nests. Moreover, polydomous arboreal nesting behavior occupation occurred irrespective of palms or associated host plants sizes (≥ 3 m), throughout the year. However, colony nesting behaviors were polydomous and monodomous on shorter plants (≥ 2 m), while being strictly monodomous on small plants (≤ 1.5 m). Colonies occupied an average 3 to 4 palms yearly beginning from the newly founding phase up to the stable mature phase (3 to 4 years). Furthermore, we found that matured stable colonies (3 ≥ age ≥13) occupied 10-12 palms on average, on 800 m2 to 2500 m2 area delimited by a minimum average 20 m2 of “no ants land” zone between each colony. Our results suggest that a sustained agriculture system in this area would be possible with the presence of matured colonies nests exploitation which could provide an efficient biological control ecosystem service.
Identification of Iron Deficiency Induced Chlorosis Tolerant Lines from Wild Rice Germplasm
Authors: Kumar Rahul , Yer Huseyin
Published: April 2023

Transplanted rice cultivation has caused groundwater depletion in several regions globally. Direct-seeded rice under aerobic conditions is a water-saving alternative. However, under aerobic conditions, iron in the soil is oxidized from ferrous to ferric, which is not easily available for rice, resulting in iron deficiency induced chlorosis (IDIC) causing significant reduction in yield. Cultivated rice genotypes have limited variations for IDIC tolerance, while wild Oryza germplasm could be a potential source for IDIC tolerance. In this study, 313 Oryza accessions were evaluated for IDIC tolerance at the tillering stage under aerobic conditions and twenty IDIC tolerant lines were identified. The twenty lines showed no signs of chlorosis and had high levels of iron content and SPAD values, while eight cultivated controls exhibited varying degrees of chlorosis symptoms and low levels of SPAD and iron content. To confirm their tolerance, the selected lines were evaluated again in a subsequent year, and they showed comparable levels of tolerance indicating these lines were efficient in iron uptake and utilization resulted maintained high chlorophyll and leaf area index. These accessions may be useful for developing IDIC-tolerant cultivars for aerobic rice cultivation and future study of molecular basis of IDIC tolerance.
New Applications of Action Mechanics to the Thermodynamics of Atmospheric Systems
Authors: Kennedy Ivan R. , Hodzic Migdat
Published: April 2023

We propose that, at equilibrium, statistically equal temperatures as mechanical torques are exerted on each kind of gas phase molecules as rates of translational action [@t=ʃmvds/dt=ʃmr2ωdϕ/dt=mv2, J]. These torques result from the impulsive density of resonant quantum fields with molecules, configuring the trajectories of gas molecules while balancing molecular pressure (p=NkT) against the density of field energy (J/m3). Gibbs energy fields contain no resonant quanta at zero Kelvin, with this measure of chemical potential diminishing in magnitude as translational action of the vapor molecules and quantum field energy increases with temperature. In illustration, we show how impulsive torques from quantum fields drive the reversible thermodynamics of Carnot’s heat-work engine cycle, sustain the decreasing atmospheric temperature gradient of increasing molecular entropy with altitude, support the translational action and field energy of vortical wind flow in anticyclones, frictionally warming the Earth’s surface while recycling greenhouse infrared absorption of surface radiation, generating electrical power from air flow in wind farms and destructive power in tropical cyclones. These cases all distinguish symmetrically between a causal field of impulsive quanta (Σhν) that energizes the action of matter and the resultant vis viva of molecular mechanics (mv2). The quanta of these different fields display mean wavelengths from 10-4 m to 1012 m, with mechanical advantages many orders of magnitude greater than the corresponding translational actions, though with mean quantum frequencies (v) similar to those of radial Brownian movement for independent particles (ω). These energy fields are also thermodynamically reversible reservoirs for heat, optimizing work processes on Earth and delaying the achievement of maximum entropy production from short wave solar radiation in conversion to outgoing long wave radiation to space.
Opinion Formation in Online Public Debates Structured in Information Cascades: A System-Theoretic Viewpoint
Authors: Kozitsin Ivan V.
Published: April 2023

Information cascades (tree-like structures formed by posts, comments, likes, replies, etc.) constitute the spine of the public online information environment, reflecting its various trends, evolving with it and, importantly, affecting its development. While users participate in online discussions, they display their views and thus contribute to the growth of cascades. At the same time, users’ opinions are influenced by cascades’ elements. The current paper aims to advance our knowledge regarding this social phenomenon by developing an agent-based model in which agents participate in a discussion around a post on the Internet. Agents display their opinions by writing comments on the post and liking them (i.e., leaving positive assessments). The result of these processes is dual: on the one hand, agents develop an information cascade; on the other hand, they update their views. Our purpose is to understand how agents’ activity, openness to influence, and cognitive constraints (that condition the amount of information individuals are able to proceed with) affect opinion dynamics. We also control for social contagions (when people’ perception of a message may depend not only on the message’s opinion, but also on how other individuals perceive this object, with more positive evaluations increasing the probability of adoption) and ranking algorithms that steer the order in which agents learn new messages. Among other things, we demonstrated that replies to disagreeable opinions are extremely effective for promoting your own position. In contrast, likes have a tiny effect on this issue.
Preliminary Data : Feeding and Colon Cancer Growth. Modified Nitrogen Intake Leads to Blunted Cancer Growth Independently by Serine
Authors: Corsetti Giovanni , Romano Claudia , Scarabelli Tiziano , Chen-Scarabelli Carol , Pasini Evasio , Dioguardi And Francesco S
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Cancer cells are originated by normal cells and with those share the need to be fed. Metabolic reprogramming in cancer cells is not yet fully understood although there is a vast literature suggesting that huge amounts of both energy and substrates are require for synthesis of components of new neoplastic cells so that any macronutrient may be efficiently utilized. Recently, in vitro data show that EAA supplementation promoted colon cancer cells apoptosis by enhanced autophagy. Therefore, in this study we tested in vivo the effects of matched macronutrients standard laboratory diet (control) versus EAA rich modified diet (EAArmd) in mice injected with colon cancer cells. Results of the first set of 12 animals, 6 controls and 6 EAArmd-fed, showed that controls mice develop cancer volume cancers 5 times larger and heavier than EAArmd-fed. If confirmed, these results would open new scenarios for the cancer integrate therapies.
Network Visualization of ChatGPT Research: A Study Based on Term and Keyword Co-occurrence Network Analysis
Authors: Kirtania Deep Kumar
Published: April 2023

The main objective of this paper is to identify the major research areas of ChatGPT through term and keyword co-occurrence network mapping techniques. For conducting the present study, total of 577 publications were retrieved from the Lens database for the network visualization. The findings of the study showed that “chatgpt” occurrence in maximum number of times followed by its related terms such as artificial intelligence, large language model, gpt, study etc. This study will be helpful to library and information science as well as computer or information technology professionals.
Pengaruh Kompensasi dan Pengembangan Karir terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Karyawan pada Perusahaan di Bekasi
Authors: Miptahul Fadli Ahmad , Wahyu Handaru Agung , Wiradendi Wolor Christian
Published: April 2023

The purposes of the research are: 1) To describe compensation, career development, and job satisfaction of PT Y. 2) To determine the effect of compensation on job satisfaction of PT Y. 3) To determine the effect of career development on job satisfaction of PT Y. 4) To determine the effect of compensation and career development on job satisfaction of PT Y. This study used descriptive and causal analysis. The method used is Partial Least Square (PLS). The data analysis technique used SmartPLS software. The sample in this study used 57 employees. The results of this study reveal that: (1) Description of compensation, career development, and job satisfaction at PT Y. (2) Compensation has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction of PT Y employees. (3) Career development has a positive and significant effect on the job satisfaction of PT Y employees. (4) Compensation and career development have a positive and significant effect on the job satisfaction of PT Y employees.

 

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan: (1) Untuk mendeskripsikan kompensasi, pengembangan karir, dan kepuasan kerja karyawan PT Y. (2) Mengetahui Pengaruh kompensasi terhadap kepuasan kerja pada karyawan PT Y (3) Mengetahui pengaruh pengembangan karir terhadap kepuasan kerja pada karyawan PT Y. (4) Mengetahui pengaruh kompensasi dan pengembangan karir terhadap kepuasan kerja pada karyawan PT Y. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan kausal. Metode yang digunakan yaitu Partial Least Square (PLS). Teknik analisis data menggunakan perangkat lunak SmartPLS untuk mengolah dan menganalisis data. Sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan 57 karyawan PT Y. Hasil penelitian ini mengungkapkan: (1) Deskripsi kompensasi, perkembangan karir, dan kepuasan kerja pada PT Y. (2) Kompensasi memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan PT X. (3) Pengambangan karir memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan PT Y. (4) Kompensasi dan perkembangan karir secara bersama-sama memiliki pengaruh signifikansi terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan pada PT Y.
Pengaruh Etos Kerja dan Iklim Organisasi Terhadap Komitmen Organisasi Karyawan Divisi Sortation Perusahaan
Authors: Ghani Abdul , Susita Dewi , Suherman
Published: April 2023

This study aims to: (1) Knowing the description of the work ethic, organizational climate, and organizational commitment of employees of the sorting division of PT A. (2) Analyzing the effect of work ethic on organizational commitment to employees of the sorting division of PT A. (3) Analyzing the influence of organizational climate on organizational commitment to employees of the sorting division of PT A. (4) Analyzing the effect of work ethic and organizational climate together on organizational commitment to employees of the sorting division of PT A. The type of data used is quantitative. The sample in this study was 122 people who were determined by the slovin formula. Collecting data using observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS software version 25.0. Based on the analysis, it was found that work ethic has a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment, organizational climate has a positive and significant influence on organizational commitment, and work ethic and organizational climate together have a positive and significant influence on organizational commitment.

 

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk : (1) Mengetahui deskripsi dari etos kerja, iklim organisasi, dan komitmen organisasi karyawan divisi sortation PT A. (2) Menganalisis pengaruh etos kerja terhadap komitmen organisasi pada karyawan divisi sortation PT A. (3) Menganalisis pengaruh iklim organisasi terhadap komitmen organisasi pada karyawan divisi sortation PT A. (4) Menganalisis pengaruh etos kerja dan iklim organisasi secara bersama-sama terhadap komitmen organisasi pada karyawan divisi sortation PT A. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif. Sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 122 orang yang ditentukan dengan rumus slovin. Pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan kuesioner. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linear berganda menggunakan bantuan software SPSS versi 25.0. Berdasarkan analisis ditemukan bahwa etos kerja memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap komitmen organisasi, iklim organisasi memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap komitmen organisasi, serta etos kerja dan iklim organisasi secara bersama-sama memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap komitmen organisasi.
The Chelsea Project: Turning Research and Wastewater Surveillance on COVID-19 Into Health Equity Action, Massachusetts, 2020–2021
Authors: Alonso Cristina , Keppard Barry , Bates Samantha , Cortez Dan , Amaya Flor , Dinakar Karthik
Published: April 2023

Chelsea, Massachusetts, had one of the highest COVID-19 transmission rates in New England in the summer of 2020. The Chelsea Project was a collaborative effort in which government entities, local nonprofit organizations, and startups partnered to deploy wastewater analysis, targeted polymerase chain reaction testing and vaccine outreach, and a community-led communications strategy. The strategy helped increase both testing rates and vaccination rates in Chelsea. Today Chelsea has one of the highest vaccination rates among US cities with comparable demographics. (Am J Public Health. 2023;113(6):627–630. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307253 )
Factors Affecting Paramedic Personnel in the Assessment and Management of Emergency Pediatric Patients within the Prehospital Settings in the United Kingdom
Authors: Dowling Carl
Published: April 2023

A paramedic’s role in the United Kingdom is to primarily respond and provide emergency medical care to patients in the community. Pediatric patients form a small percentage of ambulance call-outs per year, which impacts a paramedic’s confidence and competence when implementing effective healthcare protocols due to few attempts and existing opportunities to address pediatric patients’ needs. There are also pre-existing gaps and barriers in pediatric emergency paramedic education and the lack of exposure to that specific patient group for emergency medical service healthcare providers in the prehospital settings when responding to pediatric medical emergencies. Further guidance and support in paramedic practice and education could be advantageous in providing effective tools and knowledge to improve pediatric emergency care in prehospital settings.
The burden of unintended pregnancies among Indian adolescent girls in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: findings from the UDAYA survey
Authors: Sharma Himani , Singh Shri Kant
Published: April 2023

Background: Unintended pregnancy severely affects the health and welfare of women and children, specifically if they are young and vulnerable. This study aims to determine the prevalence of unintended pregnancy and its determinants among young adolescent girls in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. We believe the present study is unique as it examines the association between unintended pregnancy and sociodemographic factors among adolescent girls in two backward states of India from 2015-19.
Methods: The data for the present study is derived from the two-wave longitudinal survey "Understanding the lives of adolescents and young adults” (UDAYA) conducted in 2015-16 (Wave 1) and 2018-19 (Wave 2). Univariate, bivariate analysis along with logistic regression models were employed.
Results: The results revealed that 40.1 per cent of all currently pregnant adolescents reported their pregnancy as unintended (mistimed and unwanted) in Uttar Pradesh at Wave 1 of the survey, which decreased to 34.2 per cent at Wave 2. On the contrary, almost 99 per cent of all currently pregnant adolescents in Bihar reported their pregnancy as unintended at Wave 1, which decreased to 44.8 per cent at Wave 2. The sociodemographic factors like age, caste, religion, education, wealth, media and internet use, knowledge and effective contraception broadly impact unintended pregnancy in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The longitudinal results of the study revealed that residence, internet use, number of wanted children, heard about contraception and SATHIYA, use of contraception, side effects of contraception, and the confidence in getting contraceptives from ASHA/ANM did not appear significant predictors at Wave 1. However, they emerge significant over time (Wave 2).
Conclusions: Despite many recently launched policies for adolescents and the youth population, this study comprehended that the level of unintended pregnancies in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh stands worrisome. Therefore, adolescents need more comprehensive family planning services to improve their awareness and knowledge about family planning.
Aromatic annular carbon allotropes: cumulenic cyclo[10]carbon and Peierls-transition-intermediate cyclo[14]carbon
Authors: Sun Luye , Zheng Wei , Gao Wenze , Kang Faming , Zhao Mali , Xu Wei
Published: April 2023

Cyclo[n]carbon allotropes built from sp-hybridized carbon atoms have aroused substantial interests, but until now even their structures (i.e., polyynic or cumulenic) and stabilities (i.e., cyclic or linear) are still under debate. Due to their high reactivity, it is rather difficult to synthesize in condensed phase, which hampers further real-space characterizations. Recently, isolated cyclo[18]carbon (C18) and cyclo[16]carbon (C16) molecules were generated on the surface by atom manipulation, which allowed to identify the polyynic structure of C18 and C16. More interestingly, for the smaller cyclo[n]carbon, questions arise: is it still stable in cyclic form? If so, what is the structure? Here, we successfully produce two aromatic cyclocarbons, that is, cyclo[10]carbon (C10) and cyclo[14]carbon (C14), via tip-induced dehalogenation and followed by retro-Bergman reaction of fully chlorinated naphthalene (C10Cl8) and anthracene (C14Cl10) molecules, on a bilayer NaCl/Au(111) surface at 4.7 kelvin. The cumulenic structure of C10 and Peierls-transition intermediate of C14, different from the polyynic structure of C18 and C16, are revealed by bond-resolved atomic force microscopy. Our results demonstrate a universal synthetic strategy to generate aromatic cyclo[n]carbons on the surface, opening an avenue for characterizing a series of annular carbon allotropes for the structure and stability.