bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Developing of a Monte Carlo calculations-based on simulation code for binary collision approximation in amorphous materials
Authors: Abdelkrim Naas , Fethi Lakhdari , Abdelkader Belaidi
Published: June 2024

In this work, we present a computer code developed and named MCIS (Monte Carlo Collisions In Solids) in his first version allowing the study and determination of the structure properties (arrangement, vacancies, energy losses...) during ion implantation in an amorphous solid matrix. This code is based on both the binary collisions approximation (BCA) theory and statistical Monte Carlo method within C++ Builder environment. The properties of this code can be summarized as: simulate 92 chemical elements of periodic table, the energy of projectile tuned from 1eV to few MeV, variable angle of incidence projectile, it can simulated 4 layers with a maximum of 4 elements per layer, it can use of the electronic losses of energies by choose of  Firsov or Robinson approximation,  various interactions potentials such as the ZBL, Moliers and C-Kr. Possibility of choose of scattering phenomenon among the Magic Formula and the Rutherford scattering. The results generated by our code are very promising when compared to those given by SRIM (Stopping and Range of Ions in Matter) code along with the advantage that our code takes into account the effect of the interaction potential which is neglected in SRIM.
Fitorremediação de solo contaminado com imazapic
Authors: Vasconcelo Simonny Montthiel Araújo , Santos Vanessa Silva , Oliveira Valéria Ferreira , Costa Mailon Lucas Meurer , Jakelaitis Adriano
Published: June 2024

A tolerância de Canavalia ensiformis, Mucuna pruriens e Urochloa brizantha ao herbicida imazapic é reconhecida. Objetivou-se neste trabalho avaliar a capacidade de espécies vegetais na descontaminação de solos contaminados com imazapic. Quatro doses de imazapic (0, 87,5, 175 e 350 g ha-1) foram aplicadas no solo, que posteriormente foi cultivado com C. ensiformis, M. pruriens e U. brizantha. A capacidade de fitorremediação de C. ensiformis, M. pruriens e U. brizantha expostas às doses do imazapic foi avaliada por meio dos sintomas de fitotoxicidade, altura e massa seca das plantas e no final do experimento amostras de solo e tecido vegetal foram coletados para análise química residual. Aos 45 dias após a emergência (DAE), os valores de fitotoxicidade observados em U. brizantha foram superiores a 58%, mesmo na menor dose. A inibição da altura de U. brizantha foi de 66% na dose de 87,5 g ha-1, enquanto em M. pruriens a altura reduziu em 57% na dose de 350 g ha-1. Os tratamentos com imazapic não afetaram altura de C. ensiformis aos 45 DAE. Aos 80 DAE, o incremento da dose ocasionou aumento dos sintomas visuais e redução na altura das plantas. U. brizantha apresentou maior sensibilidade aos tratamentos com imazapic, enquanto C. ensiformis os efeitos foram menos intensos. A maior inibição nos índices de massa seca foi verificada em U. brizantha, diferindo das demais espécies. M. pruriens e C. ensiformis acumularam níveis mais elevados de imazapic nas raízes. No tecido aéreo, a maior concentração do herbicida foi verificada em C. ensiformis, no entanto U. brizantha foi a única espécie que translocou níveis superiores ao detectado nas raízes. A exposição ao herbicida teve efeito negativo sobre o crescimento e produção de massa seca de U. brizantha que não apresentou recuperação das lesões com o tempo, não sendo a espécie indicada para fitorremediação de imazapic. A tolerância de C. ensiformis mediante a maior concentração do herbicida acumulada em seus tecidos pela fitoextração, evidencia sua capacidade de absorção facilitada pela alta produção de biomassa, sendo esta espécie a mais promissora na remediação do imazapic.
Reduzir a população de plantas de soja aumenta a produtividade no sul da Amazônia Ocidental!
Authors: Tuppan Julielson Barbosa , Vestemberg Alexsandro , Bezerra Idelfonso Leandro , Bergamin Anderson Cristian , Coleta Queicianne Paniago , Souza Fábio Régis de
Published: June 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar desempenho agronômico de população de plantas de cultivares de soja mais cultivadas em Rondônia. O experimento foi realizado no município de Rolim de Moura, Rondônia. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados com arranjo em esquema de parcelas subdivididas, sendo alocados nas parcelas as cultivares de soja (BMX 75L77RSF IPRO ULTRA, BMX 8473RSF IPRO DESAFIO , BMX 8579RSF IPRO BONUS, BMX 81l81RSF IPRO EXTREMA, MONSOY M 8644 IPRO) e nas subparcelas os stands de plantas (controle recomendado comercialmente para cada cultivar para a região, cinquenta % (- 50%) a menos da recomendada para cada cultivar, trinta % (- 30%) a menos da recomendada para cada cultivar, quinze % (- 15%) a menos da recomendada para cada cultivar, quinze  % (+ 15%) a mais da recomendada para cada cultivar, trinta  % (+ 30%) a mais da recomendada para cada cultivar, com três repetições. Foram avaliados os seguintes componentes agronômicos: altura de plantas, altura de inserção da primeira vagem, porcentagem de duplas e falhas, número de nós, número de ramos, número de nós, espaçamento entre nós, número de grãos por vagens, índice de área foliar, peso de mil grãos e produtividade. As cultivares Desafio e Extrema apresentam maior número de grãos por vagens. A cultivar Extrema apresentou maior índice de área foliar comparado as outras cultivares. A redução da população aumentou o peso de mil grãos. População de plantas de soja altera a uniformidade de distribuição de plantas de soja. A redução da população das cultivares em 50% do recomendado diminuí a porcentagem de falhas.
Linguagem, cognição e formação de conceitos no ensino de física: conexões pedagógicas entre as metodologias ativas e a teoria sociocultural de Vygotsky
Authors: Moura Tiago Martins , Moura Cristiane de Carvalho Ferreira Lima , Silva Maria Goretti , Celedonio Natália Rocha
Published: June 2024

Dada a necessidade e importância do desenvolvimento de pesquisas e publicações no contexto de linguagem, cognição e formação de conceitos no Ensino de Física, nos últimos anos para o ensino e aprendizagem desta disciplina; este artigo analisará possíveis conexões entre algumas Metodologias Ativas e a Teoria Sociocultural de Vygotsky particularizando a linguagem, cognição e formação de conceitos no Ensino de Física dos alunos em contextos de ensino no eixo da mudança conceitual e afetividade. Sua relevância consiste na necessidade de compreender as implicações desses processos para melhorar as práticas pedagógicas, por exemplo, propondo situações de ensino e aprendizagem com viés na mudança conceitual e afetividade nesta disciplina a fim promover um ambiente de aprendizagem mais profícuo e inclusivo. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de natureza bibliográfica, exploratória e qualitativa. A metodologia consiste na revisão e análises cuidadosas dos conceitos mais significativos das temáticas em questão, de modo a explorar possíveis pontes pedagógicas. Os resultados mostram haver uma intrínseca conexão pedagógica entre uma gama considerável de conceitos da Teoria Sociocultural de Vygotsky com os fundamentos de algumas Metodologias Ativas para a formação de conceitos no ensino de Física, com viés na mudança conceitual e afetividade, no desenvolvimento da cognição e linguagem dos alunos, possibilitando seu desenvolvimento cognitivo contínuo. Para além destes achados, este artigo conta com uma revisão ampla e bem fundamentada, com muitas referências de pesquisadores da área e muitos conceitos da Teoria de Vygotsky e de algumas Metodologias Ativas que servem para professores e pesquisadores das áreas como material didático de revisão e referencial teórico.
The Impact of Low Fertility Rate on Education in China and Its Countermeasures
Authors: Liu Junjie
Published: June 2024

The change of China's population structure is bound to have a great impact on China's education field. This change has put forward higher requirements for the country's economic and social development. Research on the impact of China's low fertility rate on education and corresponding measures can provide a scientific and powerful basis for government decision-making. This research aims at discussing the influence of low birth rate on Chinese educational development. By analyzing the available documents and positive studies, many factors influence educational development, such as reducing the number of students enrolled, the stress of teachers' job, the unequal allocation of educational resources and the deterioration of educational quality. To address the education challenges of a low birth rate, the following measures are proposed: increase investment in basic education, rationally allocate educational resources, encourage the development of high-quality educational institutions, innovate the education system, and increase support for the education industry. Through these measures, China can provide a better educational environment for the next generation, cultivate outstanding talents, and promote equitable education development. China can overcome the educational challenges brought about by low fertility rates and promote the development of education.
Juvenile Justice in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong: Historical and Modern Perspectives
Authors: Liu Zirui
Published: June 2024

The 19th century saw the introduction of numerous acts in the United Kingdom relating to juvenile justice that emphasised rehabilitation and sought to protect the rights of child offenders. Since then, legislative and institutional changes have generally increased the leniency of the law towards acts of juvenile delinquency, but exceptional cases involving child killers have raised jurisprudential concerns relating to these acts. This paper explores the question of punishment in criminal law from the Victorian era onward, focusing on the disparity in treatment between juvenile and adult offenders, and summarises the relevant extant U.K. and Hong Kong legislation. The case of Sharon Carr, a woman convicted of murder for a thrill stabbing she had committed at age 12, is examined with a comparative approach with the judgement of Mary Bell, who was convicted of manslaughter for strangling two toddler boys. A conclusion on the evolution of the juvenile justice system through jurisprudential perspectives will be offered.
Analysis of the Role of the United Nations and Its Humanitarian Organizations in Solving the Human Rights Issues --Taking the Syrian Refugees as an Example
Authors: Zhang Xinlu
Published: June 2024

In March, 2011, the ongoing Syrian civil war has commenced, resulted in massive displacement and created one of the most severe humanitarian crises of the 21st century. This paper explores the effectiveness of the United Nations and its humanitarian organizations in addressing the human rights issues of Syrian refugees. The paper thoroughly examines the various efforts undertaken by the UN and its humanitarian organizations to provide aid and support to the millions of Syrians displaced by the conflict. It discusses the strategies that have been put into place to meet both the immediate and long-term needs of the refugees, such as shelter, healthcare, education, and resettlement programs. However, despite these efforts, the paper illustrates the challenges encountered by the UN and its humanitarian organizations in effectively handling a crisis like this, including political restrictions and constrained resources. A detailed analysis is presented of how these obstacles impact the efficiency of international aid and the overall management of the crisis. Later on, the paper puts forth possible solutions towards the refugee crisis, suggesting methods like humanitarian visa schemes and the establishment of SEZs, which are designed to offer safer and more legal routes for refugees to protect their human rights.
Face Culture and Its Extension under the Impact of the Internet
Authors: Zhang Jiaqi
Published: June 2024

Face culture, as one of the important special symbols in the society, plays an indispensable role in building interpersonal connections. In order to view the future cross-cultural communication from a clearer perspective, this paper studies and compares the cases of "Internet face culture represented by social media" and "traditional face culture represented by dining table culture", and concludes that both of them have been further strengthened on the basis of the original culture, rather than changed due to the impact of the Internet. other words, face culture will not disappear with the change of media or lifestyle, on the contrary, it will continue to evolve a new model and exist in interpersonal relationships for a long time. However, no matter what form of face culture, whether it has a positive impact on interpersonal communication or not, it shows strong adaptability, that is, each region will evolve its own face culture suitable for the region according to its cultural differences, and then show the diversity of face culture with the help of media.
Exploring the Social Role of Contemporary Women from the Perspective of the Lack of Historical Female Characters
Authors: Lin Chenjing
Published: June 2024

Historically, women have been underrepresented in literature, the arts, and historical records, and their achievements and roles have often been marginalized or ignored. This phenomenon has led to an intriguing paradox: despite the fact that contemporary women have demonstrated strong abilities and potential in various fields, they are still usually considered to be in a disadvantaged position compared to men. This paper aims to explore the complex reasons behind the paradox of womens underrepresentation in history. To this end, it will review the lack of womens image in history, analyze the impact of social, cultural, and institutional factors on this lack of representation, and explore the gender issues that exist in contemporary society. The paper discusses in detail women's achievements in contemporary society, the embodiment of womens power, and the struggle for womens rights, demonstrating the strong capabilities and potential of contemporary women in many fields. The study concludes that the marginalization of women in historical narratives is a result of social structures, cultural norms, and institutional biases. Despite these challenges, contemporary women have made significant strides in various fields, suggesting that gender should not be a determining factor in assessing competence or potential. This paper argues for a greater awareness of gender equality and calls for a fairer and more inclusive reconstruction of historical narratives to ensure that the contributions of all genders are fairly recognized.
Exploring Differences in Automotive Logo Design Between Chinese and Western Cultures Based on Hofstedes Cultural Dimensions Theory
Authors: Xiao Jinping
Published: June 2024

This paper, based on Hofstedes cultural dimensions theory, provides a cultural perspective on understanding domestic automotive design by comparing the differences between Chinese and Western cultures. The analysis of cultural dimension indexes in both Chinese and Western contexts reveals significant differences in IDV (individualism), MAS (masculinity), and LTO (long-term orientation). Through the comparison of three aspects: individualism vs collectivism, long-term vs short-term orientation, and long-term orientation vs short-term orientation, this paper explores the differences in automotive logo design resulting from variations in design form, aesthetic, and concept due to cultural disparities between China and the West. Additionally, well-known automotive brand cases in the market are cited for analysis. Based on the disparities in Chinese and Western cultures, this paper proposes that through cultural cross-pollination, domestic automotive logo designs can break away from homogeneity, offering insights for domestic automotive brands to expand into overseas markets through distinctive logo designs.
Research on KKVs Customers Behavior
Authors: Zou Ann
Published: June 2024

This research investigated the shopping habits of consumers by using the psychological approach of personality. An interview method was used to gather data with a question list. All the interviews were done in a KKV store, a leading fashion retailer targeting the younger generation in China. Key findings of this research work include: First, there is no clear correlation between shoppers personality and their preferences over product categories; Second, the preference for social activities both have similar patterns. Preferences for social activities do not create differences amongst product preferences; Third, KKV can attract shoppers with different personalities and social behaviors, and the physical appearance of KKV seems to be the single most important factor in attracting its customers; Fourth, introverted people prefer shopping online, while extroverted people prefer shopping offline; There is no trend in people who likes both shopping ways; Fifth, Mobile internet advertising is the most effective way to reach potential customers; Sixth, Most of shoppers coming to KKV are quite price sensitive. The better the price performance, the more shoppers prefer it.
Dynamics of dispersal: Modeling the impact of dandelion proliferation on environmental and economic equilibria
Authors: Jiang Leyi , Ouyang Mingjun , Qi Weiyu , Yu Yueyue
Published: June 2024

Dandelion, with its unique wind dispersal mechanism, can easily spread its seeds across vast land areas, encroaching on territories of other creatures. To address this issue, two models are considered: The first model considers wind patterns, temperature, and moisture in dandelion growth, using differential equations to analyze population changes over time. Sensitivity analysis reveals the models responsiveness to these factors. The second model combines ecological and economic factors to assess the impact of invasive species, employing fuzzy mathematics to determine the severity of impact. The study identifies Canada Goldenrod as particularly destructive. These models offer insights for future invasive species management policies, showcasing innovations in incorporating partial differential functions and fuzzy mathematics for more accurate estimations.
Theory of Markov chain and its application in several representative examples
Authors: Shao Hanzhang
Published: June 2024

Markov chains can be widely used in a range of applied disciplines such as finance, physics, meteorology, chemistry, statistics, etc., which is not limited to theoretical mathematics. Markov chains were created by the Russian mathematician Markov and can be used to calculate the probability of various state transitions to each other, compared to many calculations in traditional probability calculations, Markov chains can be used to calculate the probability of each state transition easily, quickly, and accurately. Thus, Markov chains can be used to predict the probability of future events and in statistics to simulate complex distributions. In real life, Markov chains can be used to predict some impending disasters, such as tsunamis, earthquakes, and even the spread of diseases. If these are successfully predicted, the loss of life and property caused by these disasters could be greatly reduced. Moreover, the calculation method of the transfer matrix of the Markov chain is very suitable for the computing characteristics of artificial intelligence, so the convenience of using the Markov chain will be greatly increased.
Research on the relationship between global oil prices and economic indicators based on linear regression and ARIMAX models
Authors: Lu Qiuyuan
Published: June 2024

This report aims to analyze the relationship between global oil prices and various economic indexes by using linear regression and ARIMAX models. This study will predict global oil prices accurately and establish a reasonable system for regulating oil prices. The research uses the statistical approach to predict oil prices based on historical data (including independent variables and dependent variable). The study uses monthly average data of WTI crude oil prices from January 2000 to March 2023 and contains the analysis of various economic indicators such as Consumer Price Index (CPI), Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), Employment, Population, and Oil Price. The findings indicate that the linear regression model can explain about 40.89% of the variation in log oil price, with significant negative effects of log_PCE, log_EMPLOYMENT, and log_POPULATION, and a significant positive effect of CPI on log_price. However, there exists the probability that some other factors have impact on oil prices. In this study, the author employ the ARIMAX model with ARIMA(4,1,1) errors, which can describe a relatively good fit and small errors in training set measures. Overall, while the linear regression model partially explains the variability in global oil prices, further analysis on residuals is necessary. The study concludes that the ARIMAX model provides a better approach to capture the time-series nature of the data.
The application of convex function and GA-convex function
Authors: Zhao Dingrun
Published: June 2024

A convex function is a function that maps from a convex subset of a vector space to the set of real numbers. Convex functions have some important properties, such as non-negativity, monotonicity, and convexity, which can help us derive and prove inequalities. This paper explores the concepts of convex functions and GA-convex functions, demonstrating their utility in proving a variety of common and complex inequalities. Beginning with an overview of convex functions and their extension to GA-convex functions, the study shows how these mathematical tools can be effectively utilized in the context of inequality proofs. By leveraging the properties of these functions, the paper successfully establishes rigorous proofs for a range of inequalities, highlighting the versatility and applicability of convex and GA-convex functions in mathematical analysis. The properties convex and GA-convex functions allow us to use it to determine the direction of inequalities, prove inequalities, determine the optimal solution of inequalities, and even prove Cauchy inequalities.
Interactive image colorization method via dual local self-attention
Authors: Li Yugang , Bao Xianfu , Qiang Zanxia
Published: June 2024

The interactive colorization allows users to add a desired color to any location in a grayscale image to obtain the desired color image. While transformers can capture larger receptive fields compared to convolutional neural networks, their computational complexity in image colorization is too high. As a solution, this paper introduces a novel image colorization framework for processing image colorization assignments. In our framework, the dual local self-attention mechanism model is formulated as a solution for reducing the computational complexity associated with global self-attention mechanisms, where the improvement is to combine shift window local self-attention and feature space local self-attention. Both local spatial connections and distant relations are captured to enhance the local quality for the reconstruction. Prior to computing feature space local self-attention, a brightness similarity metric is introduced to cluster the interested area to different local regions. Aiming for real-time inference, the DUpsampling is adopted for signal reconstruction. Specifically, the lightweight convolutional layer is employed before the DUpsampling to mitigate artifacts. Our experimental results on multiple datasets demonstrate that our proposed method outperforms existing interactive colorization methods while having lower model parameters and computational complexity than other Transformer-based models.
Comprehensive evaluation of eco city construction based on principal component analysis—Take Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province as an example
Authors: Xiao Jie , Zheng Guozhang , Luo Yue
Published: June 2024

In order to explore the development of ecological city in Shangluo City, principal component analysis and evaluation index system are used to analyze the overall development level, coordination degree of various subsystems, development level and influencing factors of Shangluo ecological city construction, in order to provide constructive suggestions for regional development and planning of Shangluo City. Research shows: From 2005 to 2015, the construction of Shangluo eco city showed a trend of differentiation, with good economic and environmental development, while the social construction developed slowly, and the economy, society and environment could not develop harmoniously. In the process of building a good, coordinated and unified ecological city in Shangluo, we need to be based on reality, develop strengths and avoid weaknesses, maximize the healthy and efficient development of economy and society in Shangluo, and better take the road of sustainable development.
Changes in green area of two city halls in Mexico City from 1990 to 2015
Authors: Maldonado-Bernabé G. , Chacalo-Hilu A. , Nava-Bolaños I. , Meza-Paredes RM , Zaragoza-Hernández AY
Published: June 2024

Urban green spaces play a crucial role in urban sustainability because they provide a variety of environmental and social benefits, which is why every city claiming to be modern, safe, inclusive, and sustainable must ensure that its residents have access to and use these spaces. Mexico City has been upgraded to a city in transition to sustainable development, which is why it has launched various plans and actions focusing on environmental protection. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to compare the AVU area of the two urban centers of the city from 1990 to 2015 using the census of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and the National Institute of Statistics and Geography. Information is used to understand the social situation of each mayor’s office during the study period. The results show that although the social gap has narrowed in this period, there are great differences in area and quality between the two cities. 
Sustainable urban rights
Authors: Wisnes José Zamorano
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to study behavior in the urban environment. In the city, because any intervention will have a global impact on it, it reflects the rights of the city, such as the right of citizens to participate in determining their future, in order to achieve a fairer order of things. On the other hand, the issue of incorporating the concept of sustainable development into our law is being studied, which means promoting action in the urban environment, focusing on the restoration, regeneration, and reform of existing cities rather than the construction of new cities. In this regard, mainstreaming sustainable development means a Copernican transformation of land policy, which is no longer a resource but the first natural resource as always. As mentioned earlier, actions in the urban environment include restoration and renewal. Therefore, the focus of the work is to study the so-called actions in the urban environment. Through these actions, we can innovate urban planning and occupy free or public spaces to improve accessibility. House, wait. There is little originality in the legal system, while the provisions on the participation and implementation of actions strongly review the compensation system of urban legislation and finally study urban recovery operations and relocation and return operations.
Theoretical research on urban spatial structure from the perspective of ecology
Authors: Dong Xiaofeng , Wang Luojia
Published: June 2024

Since ancient times, exploring a reasonable relationship between urban space and nature has been the tireless pursuit of mankind. Since the 21st century, ecological thought has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Today, when the ecological city is gradually recognized by people and recognized as the ideal development model of the city, emphasizing the urban spatial model integrated with nature and building a scientific and reasonable urban spatial structure system has gradually become the research hotspot of urban scholars and builders at home and abroad. From the theoretical basis of urban spatial structure research from the perspective of ecology, the origin of academic thought has a long history, but it lacks a systematic established model, so it is very necessary to summarize it.
Research on people’s willingness to pay for the construction of Quanzhou ecological civilization city based on CVM
Authors: Tong Ling , Li Hongbo
Published: June 2024

The city of Quanzhou city was investigated by CVM and Logistic model. The results show that the average willingness to pay is RMB 110.7/year. Six factors, including the length of registered residence, the length of residence, the income of the residents, the degree of understanding of the construction of Quanzhou’s ecological civilization city, and the influence of the public on the ecological civilization’s influence on their own lives, have a significant impact on the willingness to pay. Gender, age and occupation have little effect on willingness to pay.
Unveiling and speculators in Addis Ababa: Insights, recommendations, and economic implications for sustainable development
Authors: Gemeda Bedane S. , Cirella Giuseppe T. , Abebe Birhanu G. , Gemeda Fekede T.
Published: June 2024

Land speculation poses a significant challenge in Ethiopia, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas where large acquisitions and land scarcity prevail. This study aims to discern land speculators in Addis Ababa by employing the motivation and scale method to optimize societal benefits. Employing a multi-sourced data approach and triangulation techniques, this research enhances data reliability. Primary data sourced from interviews, focus groups, and field surveys, supplemented by secondary data from various literature, spanning October 2021 to January 2023, forms the basis of the analysis. Results indicate that affluent individuals, brokers, bankers, and local government officials dominate land speculation activities in both urban core and periphery areas of Addis Ababa, perpetuating the unfair exclusion of lower-income groups from land ownership. To address this issue, three key recommendations are proposed: implementing a one-person, one-plot statute, imposing high property value taxes, and enforcing temporal restrictions on land development. Additionally, exploring the economic and business ramifications of these recommendations on investment patterns and market dynamics is crucial for ensuring their sustained effectiveness in fostering sustainable development.
Sources of Technical Inefficiency for Smallholder Field Pea Producers in Ethiopia
Authors: Muleta Gadisa
Published: June 2024

This study intended to measure the technical efficiency and sources of inefficiency for field pea producers in Ethiopia. The study used primary data collected from 207 smallholder farmers. A multi-stage sampling technique was followed to select sample households. A stochastic frontier was the model used, and a single-step estimation approach was followed. The result indicated that the mean technical efficiency is 49.23 %, and the average productivity of the crop is 0.96 tons/hectare. This indicates that the technical efficiency could be increased by 51.77 % through proper utilization of production variables, i.e. agrochemicals, oxen power, plot size, and seed rate. The inefficiency model result also confirmed that the technical inefficiency of field pea production was negatively affected by access to off-farm income, access to credit services, extension contacts, adoption of new technologies, access to training, and participation in contract farming of the crop. Therefore, this study recommends agricultural policies favoring vocational training to farmers on the new agricultural technology packages, availing access to off-farm incomes, facilitating credit services to farmers, and establishing legal frameworks that encourage contract farming.
Prognostic Relevance of Preoperative "Tumor Marker Index" Values in Patients with Stage III Rectal Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Hodzic Edin , Pusina Sadat , Gavric Igor , Sarajlic Lana , Bajramagic Salem , Salibasic Mirhan , Halilovic Emsad
Published: June 2024

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Studies often consider colon and rectal cancers together. The combination of CA 19-9 and CEA markers is used to improve diagnostic accuracy, but there are no reports on the use of this combination as a prognostic predictor for CRC. The study by Kamada et al. was the first to use the "tumor marker index" (TMI), the geometric mean of normalized CEA and CA 19-9 in CRC, demonstrating the prognostic capabilities of this novel marker. However, it is not known how the preoperative value of TMI compares and fits into the current system of prognostic factors for preoperative prediction of overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS). Objective: The aim was to investigate the significance of preoperatively determined TMI in predicting three-year overall survival (3Y-OS) and three-year disease-free survival (3Y-DFS) in patients with stage III adenocarcinoma of the upper and middle rectum. Methods: Our retrospective cohort study included 93 patients who underwent open anterior resection of the rectum between January 2015 and December 2020. Optimal cut-off values of the markers were determined by ROC analysis. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 22 and R 4.4.0. Results: Patients with TMI ≥1.0158 had a statistically significantly higher likelihood of mortality within three years (p=0.012). Patients with TMI ≥0.979 had a statistically significantly higher likelihood of disease-free survival of less than three years (p=0.003). Compared to CEA and CA 19-9, TMI had the highest AUC for predicting 3Y-OS (0.740, p=0.020) and 3Y-DFS (0.780, p=0.012). Adding TMI to other predictors increased the AUC for predicting both 3Y-OS (from 0.748 to 0.853) (p=0.001) and 3Y-DFS (from 0.711 to 0.850) (p=0.001). Conclusion: Our study confirmed previous findings on the usefulness of preoperative TMI as a prognostic marker, further expanding knowledge about its accuracy by comparing and combining it with established prognostic factors, including CEA and CA 19-9.
Launois-Bensaude Syndrome and Chronic Hepatitis B Infection in a Non-alcoholic Bosnian Woman: a Case Report
Authors: Jakirlic Malik , Katica Nedim , Brzika Sanela
Published: June 2024

Background: Launois-Bensaude syndrome is a rare condition characterized by the accumulation of fat deposits under the skin. This disorder is most commonly found in individuals from Mediterranean countries, particularly those who are chronic alcohol consumers. The exact cause of this syndrome is still not fully understood. Objective: Launois-Bensaude syndrome, as the case of the patient with chronic hepatitis B infection we presented. Case report: A case study was conducted on a female patient admitted to the Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Clinical Centre University of Sarajevo. The patient underwent liposuction in the back of her neck after a thorough clinical examination and radiological assessment. She also had chronic hepatitis B virus infection along with other medical conditions. Discussion: Based on Schiltz's classification, the patient was diagnosed with type Ia Launois-Bensaude syndrome, which is characterized by fatty deposits in the neck region, often referred to as a "buffalo hump". Following the liposuction procedure, the patient was monitored for 2 years and did not experience a recurrence of the disease. Conclusion: Research suggests that liver disease plays a crucial role in the development of Launois-Bensaude syndrome. This highlights the importance of understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this rare disorder.
İstihbarat Kurumlarının Faaliyetlerinde Ulusal Güvenlik Kültürünün Rolü: ABD Örneği
Authors: Nacaroğlu İsmet , Sarı Buğra
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışmada istihbarat kurumlarının faaliyetlerinde ulusal güvenlik kültürünün rolünü ortaya koymak amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda öncelikle ulusal güvenlik kültürünü tespit etmek için nasıl bir yol izlenmesi gerektiği tartışılarak araştırmaya konu devletin siyasi, askeri ve ekonomi kültürlerine bakılması gerektiği çıkarımına ulaşılmıştır. Bu yöntemin işlevselliğini irdelemek maksadıyla ise Amerika Birleşik Devletlerinin ulusal güvenlik kültürü incelenmiştir ve neticesi itibarıyla (1)Bağımsızlıktan Soğuk Savaş dönemine kadar özgürlük ve ekonomik çıkar arayışı, (2)Soğuk Savaş dönemi boyunca çevreleme politikası, (3)Soğuk Savaş sonrası dönemde 11 Eylül saldırılarına kadar işbirliğine açık, bütünleştirici ve sistemin lideri olarak otoriter özelliklerini barındıran yeni dünya düzeni ve (4)11 Eylül saldırıları sonrasında terörizmle mücadele olmak üzere ABD’nin dört farklı ulusal güvenlik kültürü karakteristiğinin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bu noktadan sonra ise söz konusu ulusal güvenlik kültürü karakteristiklerinin ABD’nin istihbarat raporlarındaki yansımaları incelenerek istihbarat faaliyetleri üzerindeki etkisi görülmüştür.
Research and Analysis on the Development of Hydrogen Industry Conference
Authors: Jia Yunhui , Li Bo , Yu Yanbo , Shi Yingqi
Published: June 2024

In recent years, with the rapid development of the hydrogen energy industry, major enterprises and institutions have rapidly seized the hydrogen energy market. Various types of hydrogen energy conferences emerge one after another, but the quality of attendance is uneven. In order to further improve the quality of hydrogen energy conferences, this article analyzes the existing problems of hydrogen energy conferences and proposes solutions based on the problem ideas, effectively solving the problems of hydrogen energy industry conferences.
Pollution Status and Research Progress of Azole Fungicides in Environment
Authors: Dai Yilun
Published: June 2024

Because of its broad spectrum, low toxicity and high efficiency, azole fungicides are widely used in various types of agricultural production, personal care products, medicines and material surface protection, which inevitably makes them enter various environmental media through surface runoff, rainfall, atmospheric volatilization and farmland irrigation, posing potential threats to the surrounding environment and human health. In rural areas, fungicides sprayed on crops are usually difficult to play a full role, most of which tend to enter the surface by wet sedimentation and other ways, and then directly into the environment through surface runoff. It is well known that China has been a big agricultural producer since ancient times, and the annual application amount of pesticides is as high as 500,000-600,000 tons, ranking first in the world. As an important part of pesticide products, the annual sales of fungicides account for about 25% of the total sales of pesticides, which makes a large number of fungicides into the environment, causing pollution to the surrounding environment. In urban areas, the population density is large, and the large use of all kinds of personal care products makes a considerable part of fungicides enter the municipal pipe network with domestic sewage. At the same time, the fungicides used to protect the urban vegetation landscape will also flow into the municipal pipe network with rainfall and eventually enter the sewage treatment plant. At present, most of the sewage treatment process design, whether domestic or foreign, considers the removal of conventional organic matter, and the removal rate of trace organic matter such as fungicides is often very low, which makes the residual fungicides in sewage eventually return to the environment.
Study on the Impact of the "Internet + Government Services" Pilot on the Entry of New Enterprises
Authors: Wang Zhiyue
Published: June 2024

Under the new development pattern, the "Internet plus Government Services" pilot program has become an important carrier for the interaction between the government and market entities, and is and will continue to have a profound impact on the business environment. Establishing a sound business environment has become an important way to attract enterprises to enter.Enterprise entry is conducive to improving the regional market vitality and regional competitiveness, improving the efficiency of resource allocation, and affecting the macroeconomic operation. This project takes the pilot project of "Internet + government service" as the starting point, and analyzes the impact of regional enterprises by collecting the pilot situation of "Internet + government service" in prefecture-level cities from 2017 to 2019.
Study on the Dynamic Changes of Vegetation Cover in Yan'an City based on Remote Sensing Data
Authors: Yang Liangyan , Shi Lei
Published: June 2024

Based on remote sensing data, we analyzed the spatial and temporal dynamic change characteristics of vegetation and meteorology in Yan'an City in the past 20 years, and explored the factors affecting the change of vegetation index. The results showed that the vegetation index of Yan'an City ranged from 0.54 to 0.75 from 2000 to 2019, and its spatial distribution showed the characteristics of high in the south and low in the north, which was consistent with the distribution of land use types in Yan'an City, and in the temporal distribution, it showed a significant upward trend, and the overall rate of increase was 0.095/(10a); during the period of 2000~2019, 79.83% of the areas of Yan'an City had an improved vegetation trend, and degraded areas accounted for 0.34% of Yan'an city. In summary, the vegetation index of Yan'an city showed an increasing trend.
Innovative Approach to Measure Effectiveness of Handwashing Education in School-Age Children by Extension Educators
Authors: Hoffman Katie , Greenway Surine , Buck Julie , Wittman Grace , Kim Jang Ho
Published: June 2024

University of Idaho Extension educators developed an innovative approach to analyze the effectiveness of handwashing lessons taught to school-age children. A protocol was designed to determine if there was a significant decrease in bacterial Colony Forming Units (CFUs) before and after implementing an educational handwashing lesson. The protocol allowed Extension educators with limited to no research experience to validate their handwashing lessons with scientific research. A 79% reduction in Mean CFU counts pre- and post-handwashing was found, excluding an outlier. The results support the effectiveness of Extension handwashing lessons using a novel quantitative approach
Nghiên cứu, đánh giá và kiểm soát rủi ro khi thực hiện xây dựng các công trình nhà dân dụng sử dụng vốn ngân sách trên địa bàn tỉnh Sơn La
Authors: Mai Sỹ Hùng
Published: June 2024

Trong gia đoạn thực hiện đầu tư xây dựng các công trình nhà dân dụng sử dụng vốn ngân sách trên địa bàn tỉnh Sơn La đã gặp phải rất nhiều rủi ro dẫn đến việc chậm tiến độ và gia tăng chi phí xây dựng. Các dự án này dễ bị ảnh hưởng bởi các yếu tố rủi ro về chính sách, môi trường xã hội, kinh tế, tài chính, năng lực của các bên tham gia dự án. Bài báo đề cập đến việc nhận diện, phân tích đánh giá rủi ro và đề xuất một số giải pháp để kiểm soát các rủi ro trong giai đoạn thực hiện đầu tư xây dựng các công trình nhà dân dụng sử dụng vốn ngân sách trên địa bàn tỉnh Sơn La, làm cơ sở giúp các bên liên quan chủ động trong việc ứng phó, đưa ra các giải pháp quản trị rủi ro nhằm giảm thiểu tổn thất và tài chính cho chủ đầu tư.
Penatalaksanaan Fisioterapi Kasus Tenosynovitis Bicipitalis Dengan Ultrasound, Eccentric Dan Isometric Exercise Di Rumah Sakit Hermina Bekasi
Authors: Nesi Nesi , Sasono Rafi Aditya , Saputra Andrew Wijaya , Yustika Rina , Annisa Alya Nur
Published: June 2024

Latar belakang: Tenosynovitis merupakan peradangan yang terjadi pada selubung tendon dimana tempat penghubung antara otot dengan tulang. Tenosynovitis Bicipitalis ditandai dengan nyeri pada depan bahu dan lengan atas yang disebabkan oleh peradangan pada selubung tendon biseps atau regangan tendon bisep. Tujuan: Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengatahui Ultrasound, Eccentric Exercise, dan Isometric exercise untuk mengurangi nyeri, meningkatkan kekuatan otot dan meningkatkan kemampuan fungsional pada kasus Tenosynovitis Bicipitalis. Metode: Study kasus pada Tenosynovitis Bicipitalis yang diukur dengan pemberikan intervensi fisioterapi sebanyak 5 kali sesi. Evaluasi yang dilakukan mengukur tingkat nyeri dengan NRS, nilai kekuatan otot dengan MMT, dan fungsional menggunakan DASH. Hasil: Setelah dilakukan terapi selama 5 kali sesi fisioterapi didapat hasil adanya penurunan nyeri diam, nyeri tekan dan nyeri gerak, terdapat peningkatan kekuatan otot serta peningkatan kemampuan fungsional. Kesimpulan: Terapi Ultrasound, Eccentric Exercise, dan Isometric exercise dapat mengurangi nyeri, meningkatkan kekuatan otot, dan meningkatkan kemampuan fungsional pada kondisi Tenosynovitis Bicipitalis.
Remote Interpreting in Criminal Proceedings
Authors: Gerencsér Balázs Szabolcs
Published: June 2024

Court interpreting is a form of community interpreting looking back at a long history. Indeed, the age of modern conference interpeting dates from the launch of simultaneous interpreting at the Nuremberg Trials following World War II. – Interpreting in court proceedings, in particular, in criminal law cases is indispensable for observing the right to a fair trial, enabling the defendant or applicants to understand the proceedings and make claims. Remote interpreting in court proceedings was employed predominantly in combination with remote hearings in the framework of legal aid procedures, however, with the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, courts scrambled to continue operations in the uncertain times of lockdown. – This paper examines the fundamental rights backdrop (Article 6 ECHR and Article 47 Charter of Fundamental Rights) and legal basis of court interpreting in Europe (Directive 2010/64/EU) as the legal context of remote court interpreting. Is also examines the European (EU and CoE) policy papers and actions supporting remote hearing and remote interpreting in judicial procedures. It then continues with the case study on remote interpreting at the Hungarian criminal judicial system in the era of the Pandemic. Finally, in light of these findings, the following question is tackled: Does the accused have the same opportunity in the proceedings? In essence: does remote hearing and interpreting guarantee a fair trial?
(Legal) Language in Legaltech
Authors: Zorkóczy Miklós
Published: June 2024

Legal terminology empowers words and expressions with specific meanings. Legal language used by lawyers is just like another language, with special wording, jargon and there are special legal instruments behind of the terminology. Using technology in the legal domain is not coding the law, tech engineers and lawyers should cooperate to let LegalTech tools work in full capacity with their effectiveness. In this way lawyers can be backed by technology, and in return for this their clients will receive enhanced customer experience. Lawyers can’t be substituted, but the legal tasks can be speeded up, and costs can be decreased. Large Language Models and Blockchain technology will be the next generation of LegalTech tools, just lawyers need to be careful until the tech achievements will be accurate and accountable enough for the quality legal work. This chapter gives a detailed presentation of how current LegalTech tools can support legal tasks, and what are the risks of next generation of technology.