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Soil Cover of the City of Lublin (Eastern Poland)
Authors: Chodorowski Jacek , Bartmiński Piotr , Plak Andrzej , Dębicki Ryszard
Published: October 2024

Lublin is a voivodeship city located in the Lublin Upland (Eastern Poland). The study aimed to present the spatial differentiation of soils of the city of Lublin and some of their properties. The knowledge of soil cover is very important for spatial planning and for protection and proper use of soil resources of each city. The environmental-genetic map of Lublin’s soils included in this work was made on the basis of soil-agricultural map in the scale 1:25 000 of Lublin and the soil-habitat map of the Świdnik Forest District. The soil units distinguished on the map were classified according to the Systematics of Soils of Poland (2019) and the international soil classification (World Reference Base for Soil Resources, WRB). The spatial variability of Lublin’s soils is determined by the occurrence of different parent rocks, relief, water relations, vegetation cover and human activities. The main soil units occurring within the city of Lublin include: brown soils (WRB: Eutric/Dystric Cambisols), rusty soils (Brunic Arenosols), podzolic soils (Albic Podzols), clay-illuvial soils/lessive soils (WRB: Albic/Haplic Luvisols), black earths (WRB: Gleyic Phaeozems), chernozemic rendzinas (WRB: Rendzic Phaeozems) and brown rendzinas (WRB: Calcaric Cambisols), chernozemic/black alluvial soils (WRB: Fluvic Phaeozems) and ordinary alluvial soils (WRB: Dystric/Eutric Fluvisols), peat soils (WRB: Hemic/Sapric Histosols) and murshic soils (WRB: Murshic Histosols), and technogenic soils (WRB: Urbic/Spolic/Ekranic Technosols). The grain size composition of Lublin’s soils is quite diverse, with the most common being silts, loams and sands with varying proportions of skeletal parts. The reaction of the Lublin soils studied also varies. Very acidic and acidic reaction is present mainly in podzolic and rusty soils and typical acid brown soils. In contrast, proper brown soils are slightly acidic to neutral in the upper genetic horizons. Lessive soils also have an acid reaction in the upper genetic horizons. Fluvisols have a slightly acidic to alkaline reaction, and black earths have a neutral to alkaline reaction. The alkaline reaction is found in rendzinas and technogenic soils, in which significant amounts of calcium carbonate are present. Soil organic matter is mainly accumulated in organic soils (peat and muck soils), as well as in the surface organic horizons (O) of forest soils. In the mineral soils of Lublin, the highest content of organic carbon (C-org) was found in such soils as black earths, chernozemic rendzinas, chernozemic alluvial soils and in some technogenic soils. The usable quality of Lublin’s soils is high. There is a phenomenon of management of land with high bonitation classes for non-agricultural purposes, despite the high fees for excluding such land from agricultural production.
Evaluating the suitability of Brazilian native species for riverbank stabilization and protection
Authors: Wolff Kettenhuber Paula Letícia , Sutili Fabrício Jaques
Published: October 2024

In Brazil, soil and water bioengineering techniques have mainly been used for hydraulic stabilization, water course management and to re-establish the vegetation in fluvial environments. In these techniques plants are considered as an important structural component and their use requires adequate selection. The present study aimed to evaluate the root system and shoot development traits of the Allamanda cathartica L., Ludwigia elegans (Camb.) H. Hara and Sesbania virgata (Cav.) Pers species. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse at the Laboratory of Soil Bioengineering at the Federal University of Santa Maria. The following variables were evaluated after 120 days: the survival rate, average height, average root collar diameter, average number and sum of shoot length per plant, average number of primary roots and the sum of primary root length, length of the largest root and root dry mass per plant. The percentage of fine roots and coarse roots and distribution of root dry mass percentage in soil depth were also evaluated. The results confirm the suitability of the L. elegans, S. virgata and A. cathartica species for riverbank stabilization and protection in soil and water bioengineering works.
A review of online and gamified psychoeducational interventions for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their parents
Authors: Chebli Mouna , Tracol Sophie , Vannucci Vanessa Douet
Published: October 2024

Background. Children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) are impacted in their emotional, cognitive, social, and/or motor development. They, along with their relatives, confront multifaceted challenges. Psychoeducation as an evidence-based intervention providing support and education, would play a crucial role to facilitate their daily live and disorders’ progress. In the emerging digital world, online and gamified psychoeducation has gained increasing traction since they offer a better engagement and accessibility. However, there is a discrepancy between the number of digital psychoeducation programs and those with clinical evidence-basis. The present work aims at reviewing evidence-based interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders, targeting both children and/or parents.
Methods. A systematic search of PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane was conducted with keywords related to “neurodevelopmental disorders”, “psychoeducation”, “online and digital interventions”, and no publication date restrictions. Inclusion criteria involved studies on psychoeducation for parents or children using online platforms or gamified designs.
Results. Out of the initial 70 articles, only 8 met inclusion criteria. Limited number of the publications showed that psychoeducation is a recent area of research for neurodevelopmental disorders. Reported results converged to support that technology and gamification in psychoeducational interventions stimulate children’s interest and improve outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their parents.
Discussion. While digital psychoeducational interventions are promising for children and parents, the existing literature highlights the need of a scientific validation of such technology-enhanced interventions before being translated in real life practice. Furthermore, such research topic should account for behavioral and cognitive skills along with quality of life, to consider the NDD comorbidities.
A Virtual Mecanum Wheeled Robot ROS Simulator for Multi-view and Self-Following Motion Capture
Authors: Zhou Le , Lannan Nate , England Cale , Fan Guoliang
Published: October 2024

Motion capture (Mocap) on the go based on a mobile platform is valuable for clinical studies and rehabilitation. For multi-view gait analysis, Mecanum wheeled robots offer advantages over traditional differential drive robots. However, control issues in multi-view human tracking using Mecanum robots remain unexplored and lack a suitable virtual environment. This paper introduces a virtual Robot Operating System (ROS) environment with a Gazebo simulator as a research tool for multi-view human tracking on a Mecanum wheeled robot. The simulation incorporates a Proportional–Integral–Derivative (PID) controller and Kalman filter to maintain expected positional distance and relative viewing angles to the target. Our case study presents a quantitative evaluation of results obtained from the virtual environment for two specific tracking modes on a Mecanum wheeled robot: back-view following and side-view following with and without Kalman filtering. By optimizing the system, we decreased the distance error in backward following from 0.22 m to 0.12 m, and the angle error from 12.2° to 5.3°. Similarly, for side following, the distance error decreased from 0.32 m to 0.14 m, and the angle error reduced from 13.4° to 6.2°. These experimental results demonstrate that our approach enhances the accuracy of both tracking methods by over 50%. This work provides a necessary steppingstone for the development of human-tracking Mecanum wheeled robots for use in a clinical setting, providing a virtual environment for algorithmic development thereby eliminating wear on the hardware to be used in the clinical setting.
eTwinning: alliances in diversity toward a common goal- sustainable development
Authors: CASTELLANOS VEGA Reina , Luzzini Marzia , Torres Reyes Aura , Sánchez Sánchez Eva
Published: October 2024

The eTwinning platform has enabled collaboration between two European university institutions, one located in Italy and the other in Spain. Both have teamed up to work towards a main objective: the development of educational materials related to renewable energy, specifically solar and hydro energy, aimed at primary school pupils. The secondary objective is to evaluate the previous knowledge of eTwinning, the learning styles of the students and their perception of the experience of creating materials using the method called Corners of Learning Styles for Primary, Secondary and Higher Education (REAPSES). This article presents a detailed description of the mixed study carried out by one of the institutions, with the participation of 61 students. The study uses questionnaires and addresses the analysis of results through both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Despite the technological and linguistic challenges faced, this collaboration successfully culminated in the creation of 56 educational materials. This experience gave university students the opportunity to develop practical skills and technological competencies, while improving their social skills, contributed to their integral development and enriched the teaching and learning process in a diverse European context.
eTwinning en educación superior. Experiencias de formación inicial del profesorado en universidades españolas
Authors: Bravo Marín Raquel , Mateo Gómez Alonso , López García Narciso José
Published: October 2024

La plataforma eTwinning es una comunidad de colaboración online que ha demostrado ser una herramienta eficaz para el alumnado y profesorado de educación primaria y secundaria. Sin embargo, su aplicación en educación superior, más concretamente en la formación inicial del profesorado, esta plataforma aún está en desarrollo. Desde 2005, el programa eTwinning ofrece a los docentes en ejercicio la oportunidad de participar en proyectos transnacionales. El programa permite que centros de diferentes países colaboren para crear y desarrollar proyectos de modo interdisciplinario, compartiendo y gestionando los materiales en un espacio específico de la plataforma de forma segura. En este artículo se analizará la aplicación de estos proyectos a la formación inicial del profesorado en educación superior a través de una revisión bibliográfica. Se verá su recorrido, que comenzó en 2014 con propuestas experimentales, sus logros y su potencial en la formación inicial de futuros docentes.
Factores que influyen en las actitudes hacia la ciencia del alumnado de sexto curso de Educación Primaria
Authors: Vega Agapito María Victoria , López Luengo María Antonia , Delgado Iglesias Jaime , Cabañero Martín Víctor Manuel
Published: October 2024

Este estudio aborda las actitudes hacia la ciencia y los factores que influyen en ella en una muestra de 303 estudiantes españoles de sexto curso de Educación Primaria. Se utiliza un cuestionario preexistente cuya confiabilidad y validez se evalúan. Los hallazgos demuestran la fiabilidad y validez psicométrica de la herramienta constituida por tres dimensiones y 10 ítems y se identifican dos variables como determinantes de las actitudes: la titularidad y la modalidad de enseñanza bilingüe que condiciona la lengua en la que se imparten las asignaturas de ciencias. El alumnado de centros públicos y de aquellos pertenecientes al Convenio Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional con el British Council han presentado mejores actitudes hacia la ciencia. Por otro lado, el alumnado muestra actitudes favorables hacia la ciencia en su conjunto, exceptuando aspectos relacionados con el interés por una carrera científica.
“Afianzar entusiasmos”. Apunte biográfico de dos maestras renovadoras: Enriqueta Castellanos Pereda y Fuencisla Moreno Velasco
Authors: Valdivieso Bermejo Sara , Cáceres Iglesias Judith , Torrego Egido Luis
Published: October 2024

La profesión de maestra se convirtió, en el primer tercio del siglo XX, en un ámbito profesional en el que la mujer podía desarrollar sus ideas de libertad e igualdad, su compromiso social y de desarrollar una enseñanza centrada en los intereses y las necesidades de la infancia, aspectos reforzados con la política educativa de la Segunda República. Enriqueta Castellanos Pereda y Fuencisla Moreno Velasco fueron dos maestras republicanas segovianas, que encarnaron esos ideales. Para evidenciarlo, se recurre a un análisis de sus expedientes de depuración, al análisis de los registros bibliográficos que han estudiado sus realizaciones, y al testimonio de sus familiares, obtenido mediante entrevistas en profundidad. Mediante la reconstrucción de su biografía, se manifiesta su entusiasmo por la educación soñada, que les permite mejorar como maestras para contribuir al progreso social, además de las consecuencias de la depuración y la represión franquista que sufrieron ellas y sus familias.
Literatura infantil y educación sexual: fomentando la comunicación entre infancia y familia
Authors: Duran-Mestre Aina-Maria , Vives-Barceló Marga
Published: October 2024

La sexualidad es una esfera del individuo que necesita abordaje y atención desde el nacimiento para establecer bases sólidas y fomentar la salud sexual. Cualquier agente de socialización debe ser proactivo en el aprendizaje de habilidades, herramientas, estrategias, actitudes, aptitudes y conocimientos del infante sobre sexualidad, pero la familia tiene un papel principal. La literatura infantil es una herramienta pedagógica y educativa catalizadora del vínculo entre familia y niño/a, y que, mediante su uso, facilita su abordaje. El estudio valora el rol familiar y su reto educativo analizando diferentes obras literarias infantiles con este fin. Esta investigación se basa en una revisión sistemática sobre familia, infancia, educación sexual y literatura infantil complementada con un análisis de obras infantiles de educación sexual basado en las variables: (a) abordaje de la sexualidad, (b) narrativa y estética (c) rol familiar que presenta la trama. La investigación evidencia que la proactividad familiar, la atención de necesidades y la promoción de los derechos de los niños y niñas puede conseguirse con este tándem, pero lo más importante, es ver a la literatura, la comunicación, el diálogo y la reflexión como facilitadores de la tarea educativa familiar y de aprendizaje de los infantes.
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Sequestration for Production of Synthetic Materials
Authors: Kolychev E.L. , Sulimov A.V. , Ovchinnikov K.A. , Kleimenov A.V.
Published: October 2024

The processes of carbon dioxide sequestration at obtaining various inorganic carbonate materials, including with the use of biotechnologies, and formation of organic polymers and monomers for them from CO2 are considered. It is revealed that in the case of inorganic materials the use of slags and sludges containing a large amount of metal oxides from various industries looks the most appropriate, and in the case of materials based on organic polymers the technologies based on polycarbonates, as well as polycarbonate-containing polyols and phosgene-free isocyanates for polyurethanes are preferable. New promising methods under active development but not yet industrially applied, such as electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide and its condensation with butadiene, are analyzed.
The Concept Framework of Structural Equation model of Mobile Cloud Learning Acceptance for Higher Education Students in the 21st Century
Authors: Amornkitpinyo Thanyatorn , Piriyasurawong Pallop
Published: October 2024

This research’s part is in the structural equation model of mobile cloud learning acceptance for higher education students in the 21st century as its objective is to synthesize and design the framework of this model. The methods of this research are divided into 2 parts which are synthesis, combining it to process the mode and designing framework concept. The findings of this research are as the following: 1. Basic digital literacy, Information Quality and Social Cloud are included in the model as the exogenous latent variables. 2. Satisfaction and TAM model (perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use) are included as the mediating latent variables. 3. Actual Use is the outcome of the model’s latent variable.
Increasing the Efficiency of Automation of Production Processes by Reporting the Parameters of the Parts’ Flow
Authors: Tomov Pancho
Published: October 2024

In this paper are presented the analysis and the proposal to increasing the efficiency of automation of production processes by reporting the parameters of the parts’ flow. As a main focus are defined the correlation and the dependence between the input and the output parameters of the automated production process. On that basis, the contemporary requirements for development of the production process call for it to be considered as a whole, regardless of the stage in which the process automation is performed.
Developing a List and a Rubric of Interactive Open Education Resources (OER) for Science Teacher Candidates of Diverse Students
Authors: Yoon Jiyoon
Published: October 2024

To find the interactive OER (OER) that fits to teach diverse students in science classrooms, this study designs a selection rubric and a list of OER and asks fifty science teacher-candidates to use them for their teaching diverse students. At the end of the study, a survey is conducted and finds that teaching with the interactive OER furnishes the science teacher candidates with knowledge and skills of developing a learning environment for diverse students.
Risk Behaviour and Attachment of Adolescents in Lower Secondary Education in Slovakia
Authors: Čerešník Michal , Tomšik Robert , Čerešníková Miroslava
Published: October 2024

In this paper we focused on the relation between the attachment of the adolescents and the risk behaviour production. In the research we worked with 220 adolescents in the lower secondary education system, average age 12.32 years. We applied two research methods: IPPA-R (Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment – Revised; Greenberg, Armsden, 1987), QRB (Questionnaire of Risk Behaviour; Čerešník, 2016). In general, we assumed that the higher risk behaviour production of the adolescents with worse relation with the parents and the peers, the lower is the level of attachment. The results showed that this assumption can be supported.
Software Support of Modelling using Ergonomic Tools in Engineering
Authors: Dupláková Darina , Knapčíková Lucia , Radchenko Svetlana , Hatala Michal
Published: October 2024

One of the preconditions for correct development of industrial production is continuous interconnecting of virtual reality and real world by computer software. Computer software are used for product modelling, creation of technical documentation, scheduling, management and optimization of manufacturing processes, and efficiency increase of human work in manufacturing plants. This article describes the frequent used ergonomic software which helping to increase of human work by error rate reducing, risks factors of working environment, injury in workplaces and elimination of arising occupational diseases. They are categorized in the field of micro ergonomics and they are applicable at the manufacturing level with flexible approach in solving of established problems.
Entrepreneurial Curriculum through Digital-Age Learning in Higher Education – A Process-based Model
Authors: FLEACĂ Elena
Published: October 2024

ICT revolution with direct impact on digital economy and society involves new knowledge, skills and competences for students striving to compete and succeed in a technological rich marketplace. The higher education providers are accountable for inspiring and helping students to acquire relevant and updated skills i.e. entrepreneurial and digital skills needed to innovate in the world of work. These challenges require designing entrepreneurial curriculum to promote innovation and exploitation of the potential of new technologies and digital content. The paper aims to support the modernisation initiatives of organisational organisations i.e. higher education institutions in the attempt to embrace digital technologies in teaching and learning practices. It proposes a process-based model to integrate and leverage digital learning technologies in teaching, learning and organisational practices. The results depict a coherent methodology for designing, applying, over sighting and fine-tuning the entrepreneurial curriculum with embedded digital-age learning practices as key means for stepping up digital changes in educational practices.
Creation of e-Courses in English for Students of Production Technology
Authors: Gluchmanova Marta
Published: October 2024

E-learning is one of the most fashionable trends in contemporary teaching. It can be defined as an integrated system of education with the central focus placed on the students. Students use given forms of learning - electronic methods for the processing, transmission and storage of information on the creation and delivery of content, activities, problem solving, evaluation, communication, administration and management of education. The aim of creating e-courses in compulsory and optional subjects within the English language for students at Bachelor and Engineer’s level at the Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies - in new accredited study programs is not to create a system that does not use traditional education during the semester within language seminars, but such a system, which would meet the requirements of the best foreign language learners and ensure the highest quality of education.
Effect of Katuk Leaves Ethanol Extract Gel as an Antibacterial and Antifungal in Orthodontic Treatment
Authors: Herawati Hillda , Supriatna Andi , Djohan Frita Ferlita S , Silalahi Nurifni Cahya Dita , Juliana Ade , Yuslianti Euis Reni
Published: October 2024

Fixed orthodontic treatment is one option for treating malocclusion. The intricate design makes it difficult for patients to clean their teeth and can cause the emergence of microorganisms in the oral cavity. Katuk plant (Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merr.) is commonly used as herbal medicine. Flavonoids in katuk leaves have antimicrobial properties. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of katuk leaf ethanol extract gel as an antimicrobial by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi involved in orthodontic treatment. The study was an experimental study with a post-test-only control group using katuk leaves ethanol extract gel formulation as treatment, aquadest gel as a negative control, ketoconazole as a positive control against Candida albicans, and amoxicillin against Streptococcus mutans. Data were analyzed using the Kruskall– Wallis and Mann–Whitney tests (P < 0.05). The results show that katuk leaves have inhibition on Streptococcus mutans (P = 0.000) growth but have no inhibition on Candida albicans (P = 1.00) growth. The conclusion of this study is that the gel of katuk leaves ethanol extract (S. androgynus (L.) merr.) has antibacterial activity against S. mutans in the oral cavity but no antifungal effect on C. albicans.
Keywords: Candida albicans, fixed orthodontics, katuk leaves, Streptococcus mutans
Electrostatic Mapping of Rabies Anti-idiotype Antibody Compared to Rabies Virus Glycoprotein
Authors: Paryati Sayu Putu Yuni , Nugroho Damarjati , Hasan Khomaini
Published: October 2024

Rabies is a lethal viral animal disease that assaults the central nervous system. Its glycoprotein is a viral protein that is essential for viral pathogenicity. Initially, the rabies vaccine was produced from nerve tissue, but it is no longer recommended since it causes adverse effects and is less effective. The anti-idiotype antibody vaccination is one option that functions as homologous artificial antigens to the glycoprotein of the rabies virus. The CDR is the structure of anti-idiotypic antibodies that play a role in mimicking epitopes. It may resemble or be identical to epitopes seen in rabies virus glycoproteins. The objective of this study is to determine the affinity of the CDR anti-idiotype antibody for the rabies virus glycoprotein epitope by studying the CDR electrostatic value. This electrostatic value was analyzed by bioinformatics approaches using a webPIPSA server. The findings revealed an electrostatic resemblance between the structure of anti-idiotype antibodies and the rabies virus glycoprotein. Further study will be aimed at collecting electrostatic values from each structure to create an anti-rabies vaccine.
Keywords: anti-idiotype antibodies, CDR, electrostatic, rabies, glycoprotein, webPIPSA
Hearing Screening of Infant and Children Suspected of Congenital Hearing Loss at Dustira Cimahi Hospital
Authors: Nurrokhmawati Yanti
Published: October 2024

Hearing problems in children impact development, especially speech and language. Some risk factors are known to influence the occurrence of congenital deafness. For the last five years, screening with Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) and Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) examinations has been used at Dustira Hospital to make a diagnosis and intervene as early as possible. This study aims to obtain the prevalence, risk factors, and OAE and BERA examination results at Dustira Cimahi Hospital. A retrospective descriptive study was conducted on children who underwent the OAE and BERA examination by collecting subject data for the period of January 2020– December 2022. The OAE examination uses distortion product otoacoustic emissions, while the BERA examination is based on the International Standard Organization (ISO). Of the 42 patients who were screened for hearing loss, the 3–5-year-old group was the most dominant (40.4%). Most of the patients were male (66%). While the prenatal risk factor was a history of TORCH infection (12%), the perinatal risk factor was low birth weight (14.2%) and the postnatal risk factor was hyperbilirubinemia (19%). The majority of the OAE examination results were refers found at 32 people (76.1%). The results of the BERA click examination were the presence of wave V found in 38 people (90.4%)). Patients with suspected congenital deafness who underwent hearing screening were in the age range of 3–5 years and were all male. The risk factors found were a history of TORCH infection, low birth weight, and hyperbilirubinemia. The majority of the results of the OAE examination was refer and that of the BERA was wave V.
Keywords: BERA, children, congenital deafness, OAE
Safety and Tolerability of Antihypertensive Agents in Long-term: A Literature Review
Authors: Nugraha Rhea Veda , Fahruzi Odih , Fajriyah Siti Fajah
Published: October 2024

Hypertension is known to affect more than one billion people globally and is estimated to increase to 1.5 billion by 2025. It is considered one of the leading causes of death and cardiovascular disease worldwide. The safety of long-term antihypertensive use is also a concern. Through a narrative or literature review, this study evaluated antihypertensive agents based on the results of various literature searches. Researchers reviewed the safety and tolerability of five classes of antihypertensive agents such as Diuretics, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEI), Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB), Beta-Blockers, and Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB). The use of ARB antihypertensive drugs like valsartan is well tolerated and safe. Moreover, the mortality rate associated with enalapril was 16% lower (95% CI 0.76-0.93; P < 0.001). Captopril and lisinopril of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs) have significant side effects (SEs) compared to any antihypertensive drug. Therefore, this study recommends using the ACEIs group, especially captopril and lisinopril, due to the minimal side effects produced compared to other antihypertensive drugs. In addition, the CCBs or Ca antagonists class like amlodipine is potentially well tolerated and safe as a first-line drug for hypertension treatment.
Keywords: antihypertensive drugs, hypertension, safety, side effect, tolerability
Strengthening Healthcare Data Security with Ai-Powered Threat Detection
Authors: Arefin Sabira
Published: October 2024

As the healthcare industry undergoes rapid digital transformation, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. AI-driven solutions, such as Machine Learning (ML) and anomaly detection, are proving to be pivotal in securing healthcare data. These technologies enable healthcare organizations to identify cyber threats proactively, automate incident response, and enhance data security. Furthermore, AI's ability to provide continuous network monitoring, predictive analytics, and real-time anomaly detection offers healthcare providers the tools needed to mitigate risks before they escalate. This research highlights the key applications of AI in healthcare data security, including its effectiveness in vulnerability management and regulatory compliance. It also delves into the ethical and operational challenges of integrating AI-driven threat detection systems into healthcare settings, including concerns related to bias in AI models, regulatory hurdles, and the complexity of AI system integration into existing healthcare infrastructures.
In a 2023 study, Accenture reported that AI-based cybersecurity systems reduced detection and response time by up to 60%, illustrating how AI accelerates response to potential data breaches​. Similarly, HIMSS noted that the risk of data breaches in healthcare could be halved by AI technologies that continuously monitor and analyze data​. These findings emphasize AI's role in minimizing the delays and errors typically associated with human-driven responses​.
AI techniques such as supervised, unsupervised, and semi-supervised learning play a crucial role in anomaly detection. These models identify irregular patterns in healthcare systems, flagging potential threats even when subtle​. For example, deep learning approaches, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), can uncover outliers in healthcare data, enhancing system security​. The ability of AI to continuously learn from previous attacks ensures that systems evolve with emerging threats, further solidifying its place in healthcare cybersecurity​.
Additionally, AI aids in predictive analytics, which can forecast future cyber threats based on historical data, allowing healthcare providers to address vulnerabilities proactively​. By leveraging such capabilities, AI not only safeguards sensitive patient data but also enables healthcare institutions to stay compliant with stringent regulatory standards like HIPAA and GDPR​.
However, AI implementation in healthcare security comes with its own challenges. Integrating AI into legacy systems requires substantial infrastructure upgrades, and the complexity of dynamic encryption can strain system resources​. Furthermore, the ethical concerns surrounding AI, such as the transparency of decision-making processes and potential bias in AI algorithms, must be carefully managed to ensure equitable and effective security solutions​
Biohydrogen production from saline wastewater: An overview
Authors: Guo Huiyuan , Teng Zedong , Han Hexing , Li Tinggang
Published: October 2024

The escalating global demand for sustainable energy has propelled the exploration of biohydrogen production with a promising avenue for simultaneously generating clean energy and managing waste effectively. This review mainly focuses on advances in sustainable biohydrogen production from saline wastewater, especially in a process that leverages the unique abilities of halotolerant and halophilic microorganisms adapted to high-salinity conditions. It provides an extensive understanding of various biohydrogen production methods, which are biophotolysis, photofermentation, dark fermentation, and microbial electrolysis. Additionally, this review elaborated on the enzymology of hydrogen production and the impact of salt stress, with a particular emphasis on the adaptive mechanisms of “salt-in” and “compatible solute” strategies. These adaptations are crucial for maintaining enzymatic activity and structural integrity under hypertonic conditions. Through a comprehensive examination of microbial pathways and strategies, this review aimed to furnish foundational insights that will drive future research and technological innovations in biohydrogen production.
评估生物气候战略在改善沙漠气候房屋热舒适度和降低能耗方面的有效性
Authors: Hamdani Maamar , Cherier Mohamed Kamal , Mawloud Guermoui , Bekkouche Sidi Mohammed El Amine , Abdelfetah Belaid , Mohamed Zaiani , Djeffal Rachid , Al-Saadi Saleh , Kamel Ehsan
Published: October 2024

本文探讨了生物气候策略在提高沙漠气候住宅的热舒适度和降低能源消耗方面的有效性。研究评估了在一年时间内隔热、自然通风和相变材料（Phase Change Materials，PCM）的影响，并分别对每种策略进行独立和组合评估。通过分析每月的能源消耗费用，确定了这些策略的影响。结果表明，能源成本大幅降低，在过渡季节降低高达50%；然而，由于室内外环境之间存在显著的热相差，完全消除加热和冷却系统并不可行。对热不适时间的进一步分析表明，在特定季节增加隔热层厚度可以减轻峰值热强度并延迟其发生，从而延长舒适期并减少不适时间。尽管有这些改进，但在最热的月份仍然存在热困扰期，这进一步表明了采取平衡的气候适应策略的必要性。总体而言，尽管这些策略的实施无法完全消除对传统供暖和制冷系统的需求，但它们在提高沙漠气候家庭的舒适度并降低能源的消耗方面展现出了有效性。
Exploring the Definition of Non-Monotonicity – Logical and Psychological Considerations
Authors: Łukowski Piotr , Rudnicki Konrad
Published: October 2024

When humans reason, they are able to revise their beliefs in light of new information and abandon obsolete conclusions. Logicians argued, that in some cases, such reasonings appear to be non-monotonic. Thus, many different, seemingly non-monotonic systems were created to formally model such cases. The purpose of this article is to re-examine the definition of non-monotonicity and its implementation in non-monotonic logics and in examples of everyday human reasoning. We will argue that many non-monotonic logics employ some weakened versions of the definitions of non-monotonicity, since in-between different steps of reasoning they either: a) allow previously accepted premises to be removed, or b) change the rules of inference. Of the two strategies, the second one seems downright absurd, since changing the rules of a given logic is a mere replacement of that logic with the rules of another. As a consequence we obtain two logics, whereas the definition of a non-monotonic logic is supposed to define one. The definition of non-monotonicity does not permit either of these cases, which means that such logics are monotonic.
Spatial Chlorophyll Estimation from Rice Field using Drone-derived Spectral Indices
Authors: Tamilmounika R. , Muthumanickam D. , Pazhanivelan S. , Ragunath K.P. , Kumaraperumal R. , Sivamurugan A.P. , Raja R.
Published: October 2024

Background: Precision farming has significantly advanced the agricultural sector by enabling real-time canopy monitoring and crop condition evaluation, thus facilitating precise management strategies to enhance yields. This study investigated the use of drone-derived vegetation indices (VIs) for assessing spatial variability in crop conditions, offering a more cost effective and practical alternative to satellite data. Methods: The field experiment was conducted during the Kuruvai season (July - November 2023) on a short-duration rice variety CO 55. Several vegetation indices viz., BGI, CI, EVI, GNDVI, MCARI, MSAVI, NDRE and NDVI were calculated to predict chlorophyll content and correlated with the measured SPAD values. Result: The results showed that indices like MCARI, GNDVI, and NDVI had strong positive correlations with SPAD values, with MCARI exhibiting the highest correlation (R = 0.914) and an R² value of 0.836. The findings underscore the effectiveness of using drone-derived indices for precise chlorophyll estimation, which is crucial for variable rate fertilizer application in precision agriculture.
Lithogeodynamic evolution of the outer margin of the North Ural paleoshelf of the Pechora Plate in the Late Ordovician (Ilych River Basin, Northern Urals)
Authors: Shmeleva Lyubov'
Published: October 2024

Upper Ordovician carbonate deposits in the Northern Urals are the most common in the Ilych River basin. At the same time, the sections drilled here, which are the objects of this study, have a fragmentary character and tectonic boundaries, which led to significantly different ideas about the age of some strata and, as a result, to the ambiguity of their sedimentation conditions. The lithological-facies, paleoecological and paleontological studies revealed that the section of the Upper Ordovician carbonate deposits in the Northern Urals was represented by two formations, the Bolshaya Kosya reef and four thickness covering three tiers of the International Stratigraphic Scale of the Upper Ordovician — Sandbian, Katian and Hirnantian. The analysis of the spatiotemporal relationships of 36 lithotypes isolated in these sediments showed that they were grouped into 10 paragenetic associations of rocks reflecting the change of sedimentation conditions from a deep-water ramp with the accumulation of terrigenous calcareous silts (Sandbian) to a carbonate shelf with a clearly defined brow and the formation of a reef shoal on it (Middle Katian) and further to a shallow ramp with the widespread development of erosion processes and the formation of sandbanks (Late Katian-Hirnantian).
El empoderamiento de las mujeres
Authors: González-Oronoz Mirelur
Published: October 2024

El concepto de empoderamiento ha sido ampliamente utilizado en diferentes ámbitos –fundamentalmente en el desarrollo internacional, desde organizaciones como las Naciones Unidas– por lo que, desde su surgimiento, ha ido variando y adoptando enfoque muy diversos. Debido a su uso equivalente con otros conceptos, su estrecha relación con el poder y su variación según el contexto sociopolítico, se ha empleado de forma incorrecta en numerosas ocasiones, produciendo ambivalencias y contradicciones. No obstante, reconocer el empoderamiento de las mujeres como objetivo para la igualdad y el desarrollo es fundamental,lo que requiere un uso adecuado del concepto que oriente correctamente las acciones que lo promueven. Este artículo realiza una aproximación a los fundamentos que sustentan el empoderamiento de las mujeres desde una perspectiva de género. Para ello, comienza con una breve revisión de sus antecedentes y definición. Del mismo modo, se exploran diferentes consensos y aportaciones feministas, identificándose siete claves fundamentales para comprenderlo: 1) Implica hablar sobre el poder y las dinámicas relacionales, sociales y estructurales que se forman en torno a él; 2) Supone analizar y deconstruir la socialización y estructuras patriarcales; 3) Es un proceso de cambio lento, largo y complejo que surge del interior de cada persona; 4) La importancia del enfoque interseccional; 5) Su carácter multinivel –individual y colectivo–; 6) Es multidimensional –personal, social, económico y político–; 7) Tiene que ver con los hombres. En conclusión, el artículo aboga por una mirada crítica y reflexiva del empoderamiento, enfatizando la necesidad de abordar estas claves fundamentales para su correcta aplicación.
Corpo-teatro disfórico
Authors: Ribeiro Martha de Mello
Published: October 2024

Objetiva-se afirmar a importância epistêmica do corpo feminino/feminizado nas artes da cena para o transbordamento de uma episteme epidérmica: conhecimento que advém do corpo vivido, performado. A partir de uma metodologia experimental se interroga: como produzir uma escrita-teatro feminista para a cena e para o pensamento crítico? O ensaio dialoga com a montagem carioca Restos na escuridão, engenharia reversa (2023) e propõe, como dispositivo, o corpo-teatro disfórico.
Insubordinação Criativa, Auto(trans)formação e Conexões Matemáticas
Authors: Gouvea Monike Alves
Published: October 2024

A tese, intitulada “Insubordinação Criativa, Auto(trans)formação e Conexões Matemáticas: engendrando saberes na autoformação de professores portugueses”, foi defendida em fevereiro de 2020, como resultado da investigação para a obtenção do título de doutora de Daniella Assemany da Guia. Essa pesquisa investigou professores de matemática em Portugal, uma vez que a autora cursou seu doutorado na Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto. O estudo adotou uma perspectiva reflexiva e dialógica, em jeito e contexto díspares do convencional.
Two-dimensional hierarchically porous C3N4 for photocatalysis: perspective and challenges
Authors: Ding Yang , Wang Chunhua , Han Ning , Liu Meijiao , Zheng Runtian , Chen Li-Hua , Zhong Jiasong , Su Bao-Lian
Published: October 2024

Owing to its unique structure, porosity and photoresponse properties, two-dimensional hierarchically porous (2D-HP) C3N4 has attracted wide attention in environmental remediation and sustainable energy evolution fields. Up to today, 2D-HP C3N4 has been developed as an efficient photocatalyst for various environmental/energy photocatalytic applications. Its advantages in promoting light harvesting, reactant diffusion and transportation, surface molecule activation and photoinduced carrier separation have been verified. In this perspective, we highlighted the advantages of 2D-HP C3N4 in various photocatalytic reactions such as water splitting and H2O2 production. The relevant mechanism was simultaneously discussed. Moreover, the prospects and obstacles for the industrial utilization of 2D-HP C3N4-based photocatalysts are outlined and summarized. Finally, we envision available approaches for the deployment of 2D-HP C3N4-based materials to promote its practical application.
Micro-electromechanical system-based cryogenic and heating in situ transmission electron microscopy for investigating phase transitions and domain evolution in single-crystal BaTiO3
Authors: Jiang Tianshu , Pivak Yevheniy , Ni Fan , Gugten Gijs van der , Li Junjie , Zhuo Fangping , Molina-Luna Leopoldo
Published: October 2024

Investigating phase transitions between ferroelectric states is crucial for understanding the nucleation, dynamics, and kinetics of domains, both before and after transformation. Here, we assess all phase transitions and domain evolutions in single-crystal BaTiO3 by implementing microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based in situ cryogenic (cryo-) and heating transmission electron microscopy (TEM) by continuously varying sample temperatures from -175 °C to 200 °C. Every possible phase-cubic, tetragonal, orthorhombic, and rhombohedral - was identified. An ultra-stable imaging condition was achieved with a mean drift speed of 1.52 nm/min, providing unique opportunities for atomic resolution in situ scanning TEM with a wide temperature range. Furthermore, domain nucleation and evolution across phase transitions were investigated using complementary dielectric measurements, optical microscopy, and a phenomenological model. This study underscores the effectiveness and utility of MEMS-based in situ cryo-/heating TEM in revealing phase transitions and domain structures in ferroelectric materials.
Four more new species of Microchirita (Gesneriaceae: Didymocarpoideae) from Thailand
Authors:   Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20A Inverlieth Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR, Scotland, U.K., Middleton David Middleton , Tetsana Naiyana ,   Forest Herbarium, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, 61 Phahonyothin Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand., Puudja Pachok ,   Forest Herbarium, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, 61 Phahonyothin Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand., Thananthaisong Theerawat ,   Forest Herbarium, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, 61 Phahonyothin Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand., Daonurai Kunanon ,   Forest Herbarium, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, 61 Phahonyothin Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand., Poompayak Kerkwit ,   Protected Area Regional Office 1 (Saraburi branch), 199/9 Moo 7, Na Phra Lan Subdistrict, Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Saraburi 18240, Thailand., Suddee Somran ,   Forest Herbarium, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, 61 Phahonyothin Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand.
Published: October 2024

Four new species of Microchirita (Gesneriaceae) from Thailand are described: Microchirita orothaiae, M. puglisiae, M. radiata and M. simia. With the addition of these species, 41 species are now recorded for Thailand.
MEASURING THE EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF MEDITERRANEAN TOURISM: A WINDOW DEA ANALYSIS
Authors: ARBULA BLECICH Andrea , DUKIĆ SAMARŽIJA Nikolina , JUSTINIĆ Klara
Published: October 2024

Purpose – Tourism is an important economic sector in the EU with particular significance for
the Mediterranean countries. The aim of the study is to analyze the efficiency and productivity
of Mediterranean countries in order to gain an insight into the causes of inefficiency and
changes in productivity.
Methodology/Design/Approach – The method used is Window Data Envelopment Analysis
and Malmquist Productivity Index on the basis of data collected for the period from 2014
to 2021. Technical efficiency (TE) is calculated as well as its main components, the pure
technical efficiency (PTE) and the scale efficiency (SE). Productivity is broken down to
technical and technological change and its main components.
Findings – Due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, PTE, which is influenced by management,
technology and external factors, experiences a sharp decline. However, the decomposition of
TE (overall efficiency) revealed that prior to the pandemic, the primary source of inefficiency
was the inability of the Mediterranean tourism sectors to operate at optimal scale. Productivity
fell in all countries between 2019 and 2020, mainly due to a technological decline.
Originality of the research – This paper analyses two distinct samples. The initial sample
comprises the EU member states, whereas the second sample comprises the Mediterranean
countries within the EU.
Gradient de sensibilité des cépages de vigne à l’esca
Authors: Gastou Pierre , Guerin-Dubrana Lucia , Delmas Chloé
Published: October 2024

Afin d’étudier la sensibilité variétale à l’esca, nous avons récemment analysé les incidences annuelles de symptômes foliaires issues d’une parcelle expérimentale (2017–2023) (Gastou et al., 2024) et d’un réseau de surveillance des maladies du bois en France (2003–2023) (Etienne et al., 2024). Ces travaux ont permis de confirmer la variabilité très importante d’incidence d’esca entre cépages, que ce soit dans les régions viticoles françaises ou au sein d’une même parcelle, ouvrant la discussion sur les facteurs à l’origine de cette variabilité.
Dieta low FODMAP e atletas de endurance
Authors:   SESARAM, EPERAM,  Av. Luís de Camões,  n.º 57,  9000-168 Funchal,  Portugal, de Jesus Alison Karina , Ferreira Mafalda ,   Clube Naval do Funchal,  R. dos Estados Unidos da  América,  9000-108 Funchal,  Portugal, Vieira Miguel ,   Clube Naval do Funchal,  R. dos Estados Unidos da  América,  9000-108 Funchal,  Portugal
Published: October 2024

Os FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) são hidratos de carbono de cadeia curta, pouco absorvidos no intestino delgado e altamente fermentáveis pela microbiota intestinal. A Dieta Low FODMAP, dieta constituída por alimentos com baixo teor em FODMAPs, consiste num tipo de alimentação que tem como objetivo atenuar os sintomas de pacientes com Síndrome do Intestino Irritável. Esta patologia pode ser controlada clinicamente através de orientações nutricionais, bem como através de alterações no estilo de vida. Alimentos com elevado teor em FODMAPs podem promover a translocação osmótica de água e a produção de gases, contribuindo para sintomas gastrointestinais como cólicas, distensão abdominal e diarreia. Estes sintomas assemelham-se aos transtornos gastrointestinais muitas vezes verificados em atletas de endurance, prejudicando o seu rendimento desportivo. Assim, o objetivo desta revisão foi analisar os possíveis efeitos de uma Dieta Low FODMAP aplicada em atletas de endurance, de forma a minimizar transtornos gastrointestinais.