bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DehazeModel: Enhancing Image Clarity with an Encoder-Decoder CNN Approach
Authors: Anant More
Published: July 2024

We introduce DehazeModel, a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) tailored for the purpose of enhancing single images by removing haze. DehazeModel comprises several components, including pre-processing, image dehazing, and post-processing modules. The pre-processing module, which is trainable, generates enhanced inputs featuring a wider array of characteristics compared to manually chosen pre-processing methods. The Image Dehazing module employs a novel encoder-decoder framework, overcoming common issues found in traditional multi-scale methods. Moreover, the post-processing module aids in minimizing artifacts in the resultant output. Experimental findings indicate that DehazeModel surpasses existing state-of-the-art techniques on the RESIDE dataset. Our experiments, conducted on both indoor and outdoor images, illustrate the robustness of our approach across various scenarios, independent of atmospheric scattering effects.
THE EAST SIBERIAN MACROREGION IN THE 21ST CENTURY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE EASTERN VECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT: CHALLENGES TO THE SUBJECTS
Authors: Zabortseva Tatyana I. ,   V. B. Sochava Institute of Geography Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

In light of changing socioeconomic and geopolitical conditions, identifying the characteristics of changes in the economic environment of a large domestic resource-producing macroregion – Eastern Siberia – is an extremely important topic. The territory of the macroregion, taking into account the historical and geographical factors and the peculiarities of economic development, is considered part of seven subjects in the central part of Siberia, including the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Trends and problems in the development of the territory are presented using the example of model subjects and the demographic behavior of the population over the past two decades. A number of primary reasons for the ongoing multidirectional socio-economic changes in the context of the «turn to the east» are identified, and issues of economic security in border regions are considered. The following trends have been identified: the industrial structure is being simplified, the demographic potential continues to decline, a steady western drift of the demographic mass is observed, and the population is concentrated in the administrative centers of the macroregion’s constituent entities.
THE HOUSING CONSTRUCTION POTENTIAL OF MUNICIPALITIES OF THE LENINGRAD REGION WITHIN THE SAINT-PETERSBURG AGGLOMERATION
Authors: Lachininski Stanislav S. ,   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences, Kosarev Alexey V. , Shendrik Alexander V. , Galyamov Kirill S. ,   St. Petersburg State University,   Committee for Economic Development and Investment Activity of the Leningrad Region,   St. Petersburg State University,   St. Petersburg State University
Published: July 2024

The article presents a quantitative assessment of housing construction potential in the municipalities of the Leningrad Region within the boundaries of the St. Petersburg urban agglomeration. The article is of an applied (empirical) nature. The object of the study is housing construction in the municipalities of the agglomeration part of the Leningrad Oblast, and the subject of the study is the assessment of housing construction potential in the municipalities of the Leningrad Oblast (within the boundaries of the urban agglomeration). The aim of the work was to quantify the potential and territorial reserves for housing construction based on a comprehensive analysis of complementary data from different sources: approved spatial planning documents and other regulatory and legal documentation, remote sensing data, open data from Google Earth, Yandex, 2GIS, OpenStreetMap. The following tasks have been solved: free territories for housing construction within the municipalities of the Leningrad Region, which are part of the St. Petersburg agglomeration, have been identified; own indicators for assessing the potential of housing construction have been developed; a typology of municipalities of the Leningrad Region within the St. Petersburg agglomeration in terms of housing construction potential has been carried out. The results of the research will be reflected in the practical activities of the Government of the Leningrad Region, the realization of fundamental developments of the team; including RNF projects, as well as lay the foundation for new research projects on this problem. This article is in the subject field of social sciences (regional and urban economics and forecasting of socio-economic development, state regulation of the economy and management of socio-economic processes, and may also be of interest to socio-economic geography).
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIAL BUDGETS
Authors: Morunova Galina V. ,   St. Petersburg State University of Economics, Belostotsky Alexey A. ,   Kursk Branch of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: July 2024

In this article, the authors consider the issues of sustainable development of territorial budgets (state and local). Special emphasis is placed on changing the role of municipal finance in modern conditions: they become not only the economic basis of local self-government, but also the political exchange «state-population». The authors conclude that the strategy for the development of local government and municipal finance are issues of the federal level of government. Further, the presented analysis of the development of territorial budgets and the proposed approaches to increase their sustainability are of practical importance and can be recommended for implementation in relevant legal acts.
STATE POLICY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN THE FIELD DECARBONIZATION OF THE ENERGY SECTOR
Authors: Peshkova Galina Yu. ,   St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Bondar Elena G. ,   St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation
Published: July 2024

Global warming, geopolitical tensions, and depletion of natural resources are factors influencing the development of the country’s energy sector. The authors analyzed regulatory documents and the current situation in the Russian Federation in areas related to traditional and alternative energy. Modern threats and risks in the energy sector are considered, and priority directions for its development are identified. The current state of the country’s energy balance has been studied, including from the point of view of its environmental friendliness. Conclusions are formulated on the prospects for energy development, taking into account the measures taken to minimize the negative impact on the environment and ensure the socio-economic development of the country as a whole and its regions.
MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF THE IMPACT OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES ON NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Menshutkin Vladimir V. ,   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences, Minina Tatyana R. ,   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The emergence and rapid development of computer technology determined the research area of many scientists in the early 60’s of the XX century. Despite the disproportionally small processing speed and memory compared to modern computers, it was possible to carry out time-consuming calculations and process large volumes of information on the first (huge) computers. Given the review of results on mathematical modelling of the impact of economic activity on natural environment, achieved by scientists working in various periods of research activity, starting from the early 60s of the XX century, in the institutes of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR (Russian Academy of Sciences), (RAS): Leningrad Department of Steklov Institute of Mathematics (LOMI), Leningrad Department of Central Economic Mathematical Institute (LO CEMI), Institute of Socio-Economic Problems, Institute for Economics and Mathematics at Leningrad (St.-Petersburg) (EMI RAS), Institute for Regional Economic Studies (IPES RAS), Baikal Limnological Station, Limnological Institute Siberian Branch (LIN SB RAS), Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry (IEFB RAS).
Performance of bread wheat advanced lines under late sowing and reduced irrigation
Authors: Guillermo Fuentes-Dávila  , María Monserrat Torres-Cruz  , Pedro Félix-Valencia  , Ivón Alejandra Rosas-Jáuregui
Published: July 2024

Twenty eight advanced wheat lines and cultivar Borlaug 100 were sown on January 15 and 30, 2020, at the Norman E. Borlaug Experimental Station, in the Yaqui Valley, Sonora, México. Plots consisted of 1 bed 2 m long with two rows and 0.80 m apart with two replications, a seed density of 100 kg ha-1 with two complementary irrigations. Average daily temperature (°C), maximum, minimum, relative humidity, rainfall, heat and cold units were recorded from January 1 to May 15, 2020. The average days for heading of the group was 67 for the first sowing date and 64 for the second, while days for physiological maturity were 103 and 95, respectively. The average plant height of the group for the first and second sowing dates was 83 cm; line SOKOLL/3/PASTOR//HXL7573/2*BAU/4/PARUS/ PASTOR/5/PIHA// WORRAKATTA/2*PASTOR/3/PRL/2*PASTOR consistently reached the maximum height with 92.5 and 95 cm in the first and second dates, respectively. The average a thousand grain weight of the group was 53.8 g for the first sowing date and 43.8 for the second; sister line SOKOLL/3/PASTOR//HXL7573/2*BAU/4/ SOKOLL/WBLL1/5/PIHA// WORRAKATTA/2*PASTOR/3/PRL/2*PASTOR (PTSS14Y00057S-0B-099Y-099B-43Y-020Y) showed the highest average weight with 57.07 g. The average grain yield per plot was 340 g; sister line WBLL4//OAX93.24.35/WBLL1 /5/CROC_1/AE.SQUARROSA(205)//BORL95/3/PRL/SARA//TSI/VEE#5/4/FRET2/6/D67.2/PARANA66.270//AE.SQUARROSA(320)/3/CUNNINGHAM/4/VORB (PTSS15Y00024S-099B-099Y-099M-10Y-020Y) showed the highest yield with 420 g which was above 5 t ha-1. The average temperature was 19.09 °C with a maximum of 36.3 °C and a minimum of 1.04 °C, and the number of heat and cold units was 229 and 227, respectively.
Barriers and opportunities to agrihood development in growing cities of the Rocky Mountain region: A comparative case study
Authors: Sangroniz Amaia , Ebel Roland , Stein Mary
Published: July 2024

Rapid urbanization and peri-urban development are driving land use change across the globe, result­ing in lands being converted from agricultural uses to housing development. Sustainable, multifunc­tional land use in urban and peri-urban areas is needed to balance the requirements of producing food in a way that protects environmental resources and of providing housing to a growing population. An agrihood is a planned development model that incorporates food production within a community to help address goals of nutritious food security while providing social, economic, and environmental benefits. Agrihoods may offer an alternative land use for integrating food production in new housing developments for the sustainable development of rapidly urbanizing cities. A com­parative case study, using semi-structured, qualita­tive interviews with key informants from two cities (Bozeman, Montana, and Longmont, Colorado), highlighted four key barriers to agrihood develop­ment in two cities in the Rocky Mountain region of the U.S: labor; ownership and governance struc­tures; resource availability; and land use regulation. Concerns for water and land resource availability reflect general barriers to agricultural expansion in the Rocky Mountain region, while the other identi­fied barriers reflect the structural and legal limita­tions preventing agrihood development and expan­sion. To reduce these barriers, policy interventions and incentives provided at municipal, state, and federal levels, informed by community advocates in support of local food production, will be essential.
Grassroots organizing for food systems change in the San Joaquin Valley, California
Authors: Oakes Brittany
Published: July 2024

California’s San Joaquin Valley (SJV) is the wealthi­est agricultural region in the United States, yet it has among the highest rates of concentrated pov­erty and food insecurity in the nation. Despite a growing movement to change the food system nationwide and around the world, wealth and health disparities linked to the dominant agricul­tural industry in the SJV are growing. This study draws upon critical philanthropy scholarship to understand the opportunities and limitations of grant funding for the food justice movement. This qualitative research contributes a regional case study of grassroots organizing to change the food system from within a region dominated by industrial agriculture. To understand the challenges and potential for change from the perspectives of SJV grassroots organizers, this research draws on semi-structured interviews with 14 SJV organizers working for food systems change. Interviews were thematically analyzed and complemented with a review of activities across all identified organiza­tions’ websites to provide a snapshot of the food justice movement across the SJV. Particular atten­tion is paid to how funding structures may influ­ence organizing activity and discourse. The findings demonstrate how grantmaking influences the dominant narrative in the SJV and shapes organizing priorities and activities. I argue that philanthropic funding may divert the food justice movement away from directly challenging powerful political and economic interests. This study advances a critical conversation in food movement scholarship to change the conditions under which structural inequality is growing.
Pengenalan digital marketing dalam meningkatkan bisnis usaha mikro
Authors: Siyamto Yudi , Wijayanti Irine Diana Sari , Subiyantoro Ary , Suliantoro Suliantoro , Subandi Subandi
Published: July 2024

Problems in online marketing knowledge for women farming groups include a lack of understanding of effective digital marketing strategies and limited technological accessibility, which hinders optimizing digital marketing and increasing farmers' income and business opportunities. The solution to this problem is to provide online marketing knowledge and skills for farmers through a comprehensive training and mentoring program. This program includes understanding digital marketing strategies, the use of online platforms, engaging content, and consumer behavior. Training helps women farming groups face online marketing challenges. The material is presented in simple and accessible language, and collaborative workshops strengthen farmers' knowledge and skills.
物件導向系統分析與設計：結合MDA與UML
Authors: 吳仁和 吳仁和
Published: July 2024

本書八版主要增修如下：

全書之附錄用Enterprise Architect CASE Tool實作外，再加上以GPT-4將介面藍圖、介面詞彙與循序圖等生成使用者介面之程式碼 (HTML/CSS)與系統頁面，並可以進一步優化成雛形系統，以符合目前的潮流。

強化附錄3D的物件導向系統，始能清楚地連結物件導向的物件、類別、抽象化、封裝、繼承與同名異式等概念與物件導向程式關係。優化循序圖與行為狀態機圖之塑模方法論(建構原則)等，以提升內容之易用性與正確性。

本書明白揭示結合MDA與UML的物件導向分析與設計，擴充系統之動態行為與靜態結構塑模方法論，以強化物件導向系統分析與設計之實用性與易用性。此外，擴充MDA之轉換方法論及其與CASE工具之整合，以強化系統開發之自動化。內容編排共分四個部分：

首先介紹系統開發模式(例如瀑布、雛型、RUP、動態系統開發、Scrum與MDA等模式)，以及模組化系統理論、物件導向技術、物件導向系統與實作，包括物件導向的基本概念(例如物件、類別、抽象化、封裝、繼承與同名異式等)、系統分析與設計塑模工具(如UML)與觀點。

接著開始介紹系統開發之需求分析與塑模步驟，包括介紹需求擷取方式、塑模工具與方法論、強韌分析，及其產出文件(模式)等。

再介紹物件導向系統分析與設計步驟，包括物件互動行為塑模、結構塑模、類別正規化等活動、塑模工具與方法論，及其產出模式等。

最後介紹結合MDA與UML，從系統分析、系統設計至程式模式的轉換步驟與方法論、系統元件與結構塑模工具與方法論，及其產出模式等。

文中以一個案例與CASE工具(含GPT-4)，依上述步驟與方法論進行需求分析、物件導向系統分析與設計塑模，並依各步驟產出之模式進行資訊系統開發，使讀者能清楚瞭解結合MDA與UML進行物件導向系統分析與設計之完整與連貫的塑模概念、活動、模式產出與實作等。

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Strandwanderer
Authors: Moritz Rainer , Ransmayr Christoph
Published: July 2024

Christoph Ransmayr, Atlas eines ängstlichen Mannes. S. Fischer, Frankfurt a. M. 2012. 456 Seiten, 24,99 Euro
Vor hundert Jahren
Authors: Stephan Susanne , Illies Florian
Published: July 2024

Florian Illies, 1913. Der Sommer des Jahrhunderts. S. Fischer, Frankfurt a.M. 2012. 320 Seiten, 19,99 Euro
Abschied vom Schreiben
Authors: Rüdenauer Ulrich , Wolf Christa
Published: July 2024

Christa Wolf, Ein Tag im Jahr im neuen Jahrhundert. 2001–2011. Suhrkamp, Berlin 2013. 162 Seiten, 17,95 Euro
Hohelied des Buchhandels
Authors: Rumler Andreas , Rademacher Heinz
Published: July 2024

Heinz Rademacher (Hrsg.), Gastlwelt – Hommage an eine »alte« Buchhandlung. Klöpfer & Meyer, Tübingen 2013. 252 Seiten mit 40 Abbildungen, 22 Euro
Unschärfe macht den Menschen aus
Authors: Mylo Ingrid , Stamm Peter
Published: July 2024

Peter Stamm, Nacht ist der Tag. Roman. S. Fischer, Frankfurt a. M. 2013. 253 Seiten, 19,90 Euro
فاعليّة استخدام النموذج القائم على استنباط الأنشطة (MEAs) في تحسين القدرة على حل المسائل الرياضيّة والكفاءة الذاتيّة لدى طالبات الصف الثامن الأساسيّ بسلطنة عمان
Authors: بنت رجب المخينيّة وداد , محمد الشناق مأمون
Published: July 2024

ملخص: هدفت الدراسة إلى تقصّي فاعلية استخدام النموذج القائم على استنباط الأنشطة (MEAs) في تحسين القدرة على حلّ المسائل الرياضية والكفاءة الذاتية لدى طالبات الصف الثامن الأساسي بسلطنة عمان، واستُخدم التصميم شبه التجريبي، وقد بلغ عدد أفراد الدراسة 52 طالبة وُزِّعوا بالتساوي على مجموعتي الدراسة: التجريبية والضابطة. ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة؛ أُعّدت أدواته المتمثلة في: اختبار القدرة على حل المسائل الرياضية، المكوّن من 6 أسئلة مقالية، ومقياس الكفاءة الذاتية في حل المسائل الرياضية، المكوّن من 27 فقرة، أظهرت النتائج وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى (05. = α) في كلّ من اختبار القدرة على حل المسائل الرياضية، ومقياس الكفاءة الذاتية في حل المسائل الرياضية، لصالح المجموعة التجريبية، وفي ضوء هذه النتائج، أوصت الدراسة بعدة توصيات، منها: الاستفادة من النموذج التعليمي القائم على استنباط الأنشطة (MEAs)، في تدريس الرياضيات.
ASSESSMENT OF SOLID WASTE GENERATION IN BISWANATH CHARIALI MUNICIPAL AREA: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Authors: BORKOTOKI BIKRAM , P.K. SARMA  , BARUAH AMVRIN , MISHRA RANIMA , TAMULI SIMONA , GOSWAMI PRIYANUZ , TALUKDAR BONDITA
Published: July 2024

– In a comprehensive examination of solid waste generation within the Biswanath Chariali municipal area, Assam, India our study delves into representative 180 households and 15 hotels, meticulously scrutinizing the intricate dynamics of waste disposal. Over a month, we methodically documented the waste generation patterns, revealing a vivid tapestry of disposal practices and habits. The introduction of colour-coded waste bins, strategically positioned in both households and hotels, has heralded a noticeable shift in waste disposal behaviours. The projected data were calculated from the sampled data for the entire household and hotels present in the municipal area. The data reveals that the total waste from the Biswanath Chariali municipal area is 280.77 mt/month out of which 201.62 mt organic waste, 49.74 mt plastic waste and 33.71 mt other waste (Glass, plastic etc.) Notably, Ward number 6 emerged as a focal point of heightened waste production (52.06 mt of total waste generated/month). Out of 66.12 mt of total hotel waste generated in the municipal area, 51.06 mt is organic waste, 9.44 mt is Plastic waste and 5.63 mt is other waste. A paradigm shift is envisaged through the exploration of technological interventions, encompassing composting, biochar production, and the conversion of organic waste into electricity. A noteworthy revelation underscores that over 70% of the waste predicament can be alleviated by harnessing the potential of organic waste, thereby transforming it into a valuable resource. However, a pivotal aspect to consider lies in the necessity for large-scale receptacles, essential for realizing a visibly cleaner municipal landscape. As we conclude, our contemplation extends towards the implementation of recycling centres and waste-to-energy facilities as transformative solutions for a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing Biswanath Chariali.
Performance studies of Garlic genotypes under the dry zone of Karnataka
Authors: Rajyalakshmi Konedena , Kerure Prakash , Srinivasa V.  , Kumara O.  , Kanthraju Y.
Published: July 2024

The current experiment was conducted at the Zonal Agricultural and Horticulture Research Station in Hiriyur, Karnataka during the Rabi season of 2022–2023 to evaluate the best performing genotypes in dry zone of Karnataka with twenty- seven different genotypes of garlic. The experiment had two replications and was set up using a randomized complete block design. Analysis of variance showed that existence of high degree of variability among the genotypes. On basis of mean performance, Thandigudi local performed better for vegetative and yield parameters with highest yield of 13.85 t/ha and for quality parameters DOGR- 157 and DOGR- 336 performed better.
Human Health Risk Assessment through Depiction of Major Ion Chemistry of Groundwater from Part of Balaghat District (MP), Central India
Authors: Pradhan Anand , Murkute Yogesh
Published: July 2024

The key interpretations on the study concerning the human health risk appraisal and hydrogeochemical environment of major ions (cations and anions) of the groundwater samples from the part of Balaghat District (MP) latitude 21°31’42”: 2143’11” N and longitude 79°50’ 30”: 80°11’30”E., Central India are presented here. The pH and EC values were found to grade between 7.3 to 8.6 and 50 to 5080 µS/cm, unraveling the alkaline nature of groundwater and numerous phases of processes in groundwater characterization. The ion exchange along with the solubilization processes during the rock-water interaction undoubtedly represents the geogenic as well as non-geogenic sources for the salinity in the groundwater of the study area. The Ca2+ is predominant over the other cations, wherein the abundance succession of cations is Ca2+ > Na+ > Mg2+ > K+ . The HCO3 - predominates over the other anions with the abundance succession as - HCO3 - > Cl- > NO3 - > SO4 2- > F- . The concentrations of the cations and the anions have been subjected to Aquachem4 software to get the Piper trillinear diagram for the groundwater samples of the study area and it has been found that the alkaline earths (Ca + Mg) exceed the alkalis (Na + K). The three major facies evaluated after the analysis from the study area are Mg-HCO3 (75%), Na-HCO3 (16%) and Ca-HCO3 (9%). The total health hazard quotient (THI) values due to NO3 - content range from 0.026 to 6972 mg/kg/day for the adult and from 0.034 to 1002.7 mg/kg/day for children. Similarly, the health hazard quotient (THI) values due to Fconcentration ranges from 0.01 to 0.19 mg/kg/day and from 0.02 to 0.52 mg/kg/day for adult and children respectively. Thus, the study points out that the children are more susceptible to the non-carcinogenic risk than to adults and may pose undesirable health effects.
Orchid: Research, Medicinal Uses, Threats and Conservation
Authors: Yadav Neha , Kumar Ajay , Sawariya Mamta , Gulia Heena , Kumar Naveen , Arya Sunder Singh
Published: July 2024

Orchids are the largest and most diverse family of flowering plants, with over 25,000 species. They are found in a wide range of habitats, from tropical rainforests to alpine tundra. In India, orchids are found in all climatic zones, from the Himalayas to the deserts. Orchids are economically important plants, both as ornamentals and for their medicinal properties. They are also threatened by habitat loss and over-harvesting. In India, over 250 species of orchids are threatened. This review provides an overview of the diversity, conservation, and medicinal uses of orchids in India. It discusses the different types of orchids found in India, the threats they face, and the efforts being made to conserve them. It also discusses the traditional medicinal uses of orchids in India, and the scientific evidence for their efficacy. The review concludes by calling for increased research on the medicinal properties of orchids, and for more effective conservation measures to be put in place.This article also talks about how orchids were used in traditional medicine, how endangered they are, and how species can be protected where they grow.
Fungal Endophytes - An Alternative Source of Bioactive Compounds from Plant Species for Prospective Applications – Review
Authors: N. Priyanka  , S. Uma Gowrie
Published: July 2024

Plant derived compounds have a strong antagonistic activity on pathogenic microorganisms using tremendous natural bioactive compounds accumulated in different parts of plants. Limonoids are important group of metabolically altered triterpene in Meliaceae. Out of 300 limonoids known today, Melia azedarach (melianone, meliarachin, meliacine), Melia dubia (nimbin, meliacarpin) and Azadirachta indica (azadirachtin, nimbolide) contributes about one-third of limonoids. Endophytic fungi are plant symbionts that act as an elicitor for the production of secondary metabolites which serves as an excellent source of drugs for various ailments. It has a great potential to synthesize several novel bioactive compounds which paved a way for commercial exploitation of secondary metabolites for pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors. Many dominant endophytic fungi isolated from these plants includes Colletotrichum sp, Trichoderma sp, Penicillium citrinum, Fusarium solani, Aspergillus sp, Nigrospora sp and Alternaria sp which acts on human pathogenic microorganisms such as Escherichia coli Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Candida albicans common causative agents for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) predominantly occurring in women. This review aims to delineate the overview on sources of limonoids present in the leaves and the endophytic fungi isolated from these leaves of Meliaceae. The isolated endophytic fungi from the leaves exhibited antagonistic activity on UTI causing pathogens which often leads to infertility among young women. Thus, the sources of limonoids and isolation of endophytic fungi can be enhanced by reinforcing the production of commercial bioactive secondary metabolites that can be substantially utilized by pharmaceutical and agricultural industries to safeguard human beings.
Evaluation of Water Quality of the Surface Water Bodies in Gorakhpur City
Authors: Kumar Rambaran , Prasad Dipak
Published: July 2024

Growing population, intensive agriculture, climate change, water pollution and depleting natural water resources are the main factors of water scarcity in India. More than 80 percent of sewage water generated by human activities is discharged into rivers and oceans without any control, resulting in environmental pollution and greatly affecting human health. Eighty percent of diseases and 50 percent of child deaths worldwide are related to polluted water. Water plays an important role for living beings and humans. Therefore, regular water quality monitoring is considered a top priority for all countries in the world. Water quality monitoring not only helps countries assess and predict pollution, but also provides information for planning the sustainable use of water resources. Rivers are an important component of both urban and rural aquatic ecosystems, and rapidly increasing pollution in rivers seriously threatens the safety of these ecosystems. The degradation of surface water quality due to increasing pollution and climate change has become a serious concern worldwide. Such degradation threatens the use of water resources, especially drinking water supplies, and economic development.
Mass multiplication of native rhizospheric bacteria on cheaply available organic substrates and their plant growth promotion potentiality on cowpea
Authors: S. Pati  , A. Patwari  , S. Paul  , A. Kumar  , R. Kumar  , Barman A. Roy , Ray S.K. , S. Dutta
Published: July 2024

The intensive agricultural system results into considerable environmental damage and its inevitable effects on various environmental and ecological factors. Known for their role in the natural disease-suppressiveness of particular soil, Fluorescent pseudomonads are a genus of root-associated bacteria that may colonise the roots of agricultural plants and create antifungal metabolites, making them a viable alternative to the use of chemical fungicides. The successful application of Fluorescent pseudomonads as bioinoculants depends to a great extent on their capability to establish roots and to contend with indigenous microbiome in the rhizosphere. Because of various limitations, variations in the bio control agents are bound to occur in different agro-climatic regions, so it is advisable to choose native bio control agents. In the present investigation, a comprehensive effort was undertaken to check the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (GP-8), which was found to be much lesser in aqueous extracts of cow dung, vermicompost and groundnut cake as compared to the growth of GP-8 (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) in nutrient broth media. The enrichment of Nitrogen and other supplementary nutrients may be required for the development of low cost indigenous media from cheaply available substrates for commercial mass production of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (GP-8) and also a field level screening trial was undertaken with efficient native Fluorescent pseudomonads solely or in consortia for improvement of plant health and management of soil borne pathogens as well as to develop a culture media with cheap and readily available substrate sources for mass production of Fluorescent pseudomonads strains. In the present study, it was found that shoot length and root length of native Fluorescent pseudomonads inoculated cowpea plants were significantly increased as compared with those of the control plants both at 30 and 60 days after sowing.
МОДЕЛЮВАННЯ РУХУ ПАСАЖИРІВ У ТРАНСПОРТНОМУ ЗАСОБІ НА ОСНОВІ КЛІТИННИХ АВТОМАТІВ
Authors: ЗІНЬКО Роман Володимирович , МАКОВЕЙЧУК Олександр Миколайович
Published: July 2024

У даній роботі розглянуто мультиагентну модель симуляції руху натовпу на основі клітинних автоматів на прямокутній сітці. Для моделювання руху використовувалась стрес-модель, де поведінка агентів визначається різними факторами стресу: міжособистісними (намагання уникати скупченості) та позиційними (намагання рухатися до заданої точки) та комбінована модель.. Комбінована модель стресу поєднує ці два фактори, дозволяючи агентам приймати рішення, що враховують як необхідність уникнення скупченості, так і потребу рухатися до цілі. Міжособистісний стрес розраховується як сума агентів у сусідніх клітинках, і агенти намагаються рухатися до клітинки з найменшою кількістю сусідів. Цей підхід дозволяє мінімізувати конфлікти і перенаселення. Позиційний стрес враховує відстань до заданої цілі, дозволяючи агентам рухатися в напрямку цієї цілі. При цьому для розрахунку траєкторії руху агентів використовується хвильовий алгоритм, що дозволяє уникати колізій і знаходити оптимальні шляхи для досягнення цілі.
Моделювання і візуалізація результатів показали, що запропонована модель ефективно відтворює рух пасажирів у транспортному засобі, демонструючи адекватність і точність запропонованого підходу.
ВИКОРИСТАННЯ МЕТОДУ ЛІНІЙНОЇ РЕГРЕСІЇ ДЛЯ ПРОГНОЗУВАННЯ КУРСУ КРИПТОВАЛЮТИ
Authors: ПУПОВ Нікіта Андрійович , ЗАВГОРОДНЯ Ганна Анатоліївна
Published: July 2024

Прогнозування курсу криптовалюти є однією з найбільш досліджуваних тем і викликає інтерес як з наукової, так і з комерційної точки зору. Колись для прогнозування трейдери використовували різні складні формули та графіки, аналізували їх, і на їх основі будували торгові стратегії. Зараз, з появою штучного інтелекту було задіяно різні алгоритми з метою прогнозування руху фондового ринку, включаючи різні криптовалюти.
Алгоритми машинного навчання використовуються як для передбачення ціни акцій на близький період, так і для розуміння ринку у довгостроковій перспективі. На даний момент у відкритому доступі досить багато досліджень використання штучного інтелекту для прогнозування ринку з низькою волатильністю, таких як індекси, або акції міжнародних компаній. Проте, все ще мало досліджень описують прогнозування ринку високої волатильності, такого як ринку криптовалют. Ці ринки відомі своєю непередбачуваністю і складністю, що робить їх цікавими для дослідників та трейдерів.
У цій статті досліджується застосування методу лінійної регресії для прогнозування ціни на фондовому ринку високої волатильності, такому як ринок криптовалют. Для даного дослідження було обрано криптовалюту Ethereum. Автор аналізує вплив різних вхідних даних, таких як історія цін, обсяги торгівлі та інші технічні індикатори, на результативність моделі. Також, порівнюється вплив різних параметрів моделі на якість результатів і час її тренування.
Крім того, пропонується торгова стратегія, побудована на основі передбачень моделі, та описується результат її роботи в симуляції криптовалютного ринку. Аналіз результатів показує переваги та недоліки використання лінійної регресії для передбачення ринку високої волатильності. У підсумку автор визначає доцільність використання такої моделі для реальної торгівлі та пропонує способи покращення точності передбачень.
СЕГМЕНТАЦІЯ ВІДБЛИСКІВ ЛІНЗИ НА ЦИФРОВИХ ЗОБРАЖЕННЯХ
Authors: МАНОХІН Денис Андрійович
Published: July 2024

В цій роботі досліджується задача виділення відблисків лінзи на цифрових зображеннях. В результаті аналізу сучасних підходів до вирішення цієї проблеми, виявлено, що існуючі методи хоч і демонструють хороші результати для основних камер сучасних смартфонів, все ще мають складнощі з обробкою зображень отриманих за допомогою телефото об’єктивів, оскільки через свою будову вони є більш схильними до дефектів відображення. Тому основна увага в нашому дослідженні приділена саме таким зображенням. Для дослідження створено невеликий тестовий набір даних. Продемонстровано, що припущення про симетричність відображення до джерела світла відносно центру зображення не завжди вірне у випадку об’єктивів зі складнішою системою лінз, що має місце в нашому наборі даних. Запропоновано алгоритм, що виділяє відблиски на основі характеристик кольору, площі та локації. Алгоритм не є настільки загальним як інші сучасні методи на основі глибинного навчання, оскільки він базується на кількох припущеннях про природу відблисків, що є в першу чергу характерними для зображень з телефото камери з кількома яскравими джерелами світла і темним фоном. Однак, проведене порівняння запропонованого методу з кількома популярними підходами демонструє значне покращення якості сегментації для розглянутого тестового набору. При подальшому вдосконаленні алгоритм може бути корисним як для візуального покращення якості фотографій, так і в ролі попередньої обробки даних у багатьох задачах комп’ютерного зору.
Desvendando a pobreza menstrual: uma análise das políticas públicas e seus impactos na saúde menstrual
Authors: Madaloz Rogéria Fatima , Lauxen Sirlei de Lourdes
Published: July 2024

A precariedade menstrual é uma realidade enfrentada por milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo, especialmente entre populações vulneráveis. Refere-se à falta de acesso a produtos de higiene menstrual e cuidados básicos de saúde, resultando não só em desconforto físico, mas também em consequências psicológicas, sociais e econômicas. Esta situação afeta a autoestima, a participação em atividades cotidianas e limita o acesso a oportunidades educativas e profissionais. No Brasil, cerca de 26% das mulheres enfrentam dificuldades para obter produtos menstruais. O problema central desta pesquisa é a precariedade menstrual enfrentada por pessoas menstruantes em situação de vulnerabilidade social no Brasil. Esta condição é especialmente grave entre jovens de 15 a 20 anos e em famílias com múltiplas pessoas menstruantes, onde a falta de recursos financeiros agrava a situação. Os principais objetivos da pesquisa são combater a precariedade menstrual, garantir cuidados básicos de saúde e inclusão em programas de proteção à saúde e dignidade menstrual, e promover a dignidade menstrual. A justificativa para esta pesquisa reside na necessidade urgente de abordar um problema que afeta a saúde, o bem-estar e os direitos humanos de uma parte significativa da população. A implementação do Programa de Proteção e Promoção da Saúde e Dignidade Menstrual visa enfrentar essas questões de maneira inclusiva e abrangente. A metodologia adotada envolveu a análise de políticas públicas e programas existentes, como o Programa Bolsa Família, e a articulação entre diferentes setores governamentais. Foram estabelecidos critérios para identificar as beneficiárias do programa, priorizando aquelas em situação de maior vulnerabilidade social, como estudantes de baixa renda, pessoas em situação de rua, reclusas em unidades penitenciárias e jovens cumprindo medidas socioeducativas. O estudo também analisou as competências do Ministério da Saúde e do Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública na promoção da saúde menstrual, capacitação de agentes públicos, realização de campanhas de comunicação e facilitação da aquisição de produtos de higiene menstrual.
Engenharia legal e casas de acolhimento: inobservância das regras do Conanda e suas implicações legais
Authors: Silva Aline Cunha da , Araújo Raiane Sodré de , Sá José Alberto Silva de , Ferreira Fernanda Carla Lima
Published: July 2024

A Engenharia Forense, também conhecida com Engenharia Legal, é um ramo especial do saber que se vale dos recursos e conhecimentos científicos próprios da Engenharia, em todas as modalidades desta (construção civil, minas, mecânica, eletricidade, eletrônica etc.), para o esclarecimento e a prova de questão de fato de interesse para a investigação cível ou mesmo criminal e para a Justiça brasileira cujo exame implique a posse e a afetiva aplicação de tais conhecimentos e recursos. O presente estudo teve como objetivo explorar a interdisciplinaridade existente entre duas áreas do conhecimento em casas de acolhimento e suas implicações na seara da improbidade administrativa. O estudo, concentrou-se em identificar os termos técnicos comumente utilizados nos relatórios técnicos de engenharia expedidos por peritos e relacionados à improbidade administrativa, visando aprimorar a comunicação e compreensão entre profissionais jurídicos e de engenharia legal. Os resultados incluíram uma análise comparativa de dois abrigos, denominados de "A" e "B". Verificou-se que o abrigo "A" operava em um local que não estava em conformidade com as resoluções do Conanda, oferecendo um ambiente desorganizado e inadequado como moradia para crianças e adolescentes sob seus cuidados. Em contraste, o abrigo "B" passou por intervenções necessárias e cumpriu as determinações do Conanda e seu próprio Projeto Político Pedagógico, proporcionando uma instalação mais abrangente e adequada para as pessoas atendidas. Em suma, os estudos de caso apoiaram a melhoria dos abrigos, apontou-se para trabalho futuro, que houvesse um desenvolvimento de um verbete de engenharia legal, que facilita a compreensão da linguagem técnica pelos operadores jurídicos. Além disso, garante a completude dos termos no âmbito do processo de improbidade.
Analisis Efektivitas Penerapan Sistem Insentif Bagi Karyawan Di UD. Vita Jaya Meuble
Authors: Alfin Amal Chasani  , Sintiya Tsalisa Agustina  , Lailatul Magfiroh  , Mochammad Isa Anshori
Published: July 2024

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing incentive systems for employees at UD. Vita Jaya Meuble. The research method used is descriptive qualitative analysis, involving surveys and interviews with the owners of the business as well as the company's management. Data were collected to assess to what extent the incentive system encourages employees to achieve company goals, improve productivity, and motivate performance. The results of the analysis will provide insights into the effectiveness of the existing incentive system and recommendations for possible improvements. This research is expected to contribute to improving employee performance and satisfaction, as well as operational efficiency at UD. Vita Jaya Meuble.
The Role of Management Information Systems in the Healthcare Industry in E-Health and E-Hospital Programs
Authors: Dewi Puspaningtyas Faeni  , Nabila Zahra Octaviany
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the role of management information systems in the health industry in e-health and e-hospital programs. In the era of globalization, technological developments have had an impact on business progress, including the health industry. E-health and e-hospital as one of the internet-based technology applications require strategies to improve business efficiency and productivity. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach and a literature study method. The results of the study indicate that E-Health and E-Hospital services can make it easier for people to access health services easily and efficiently. It is hoped that in the future it can provide more complete services, such as adding several Hospitals and Health Centers to its website, giving customers access to the various Hospitals they need.
Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja dan Pengembangan Karir Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada PT Bank Tabungan Negara Kantor Cabang Jakarta Melawai
Authors: Palupi Titi Kurnia , Purwatiningsih Purwatiningsih , Ratih Setyo Rini
Published: July 2024

Company performance is very dependent on the employees themselves. Therefore, personnel requires a lot of attention from management, one of wich is the discipline of each employee, work performance, and career development potential. The research method used is descriptive quantitative. With a sample size of 70 people. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, questionnaires and documentation. The results of the research show that there is a partially significant influence between work discipline on employee performance, this is proven based on the results of partial tests or examinations with a total probability value of 0.000 < 0.05 and a calculated t value. > t table namely r 5.287 > 1.99601. There is a partially significant influence between career development and employee performance, this is proven based on the results of partial tests or examinations with a probability value of 0.000 < 0.05 and a calculated value > t table, namely 4.213 > 1.99601. There is a significant and simultaneous influence between work discipline and career development on employee performance at PT Bank Tabungan Negara Jakarta Melawai Branch Office, this is proven based on the results of F tests or simultaneous tests with a total probability value of 0.000 < 0.05 and a calculated F value. > F table is 71.627 > 3.13.
Pengaruh Harga, Kualitas Produk dan Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian
Authors: Nurfitri Oktaviani  , Sumaryanto Sumaryanto
Published: July 2024

This research is a survey of consumers of Ramayana Solo restaurants. The type of data used is quantitative data. The data source used is primary data. The population in this study were consumers who had visited the Ramayana Solo restaurant. The number of samples used in this study were 100 people. This data collection technique uses a questionnaire. This data analysis uses multiple linear regression tests, t tests, F tests, and determination coefficient tests. The t test results show that the price (X1) price has a significant effect on purchasing decisions, product quality (X2) has a significant effect on purchasing decisions and service quality (X3) has a significant effect on purchasing decisions
Réécrire Homère et Virgile pour l'Opéra: les tragedies en musique de Campistron et Fontenelle analysées au prisme de la querelle des anciens et des modernes (1786-1690)
Authors: Stagnol Clément
Published: July 2024

Au tournant des années 1690, les épopées d’Homère et Virgile font pour la première fois leur incursion dans les sujets des tragédies destinées à l’Académie royale de musique, en pleine Querelle des Anciens et des Modernes. Si Achille et Polyxène (Campistron/Collasse, 1687) renoue en partie avec les grandes conceptions aristotéliciennes de la tragédie, Énée et Lavinie (Fontenelle/Collasse, 1690) se veut une réécriture moderne, évacuant toute la dimension héroïque de l’original virgilien au profit des codes du roman contemporain. Ces deux œuvres montrent l’envie de renouveler un genre pour les auteurs de paroles, aboutissant de facto à de nouvelles situations dramaturgiques pour le musicien.
Arcadia iuxta propria principia
Authors: Campanelli Maurizio
Published: July 2024

Il saggio presenta la sezione dedicata a L'antichità nello specchio dell'Arcadia: lingua, poesia, arti
«In versi latini all’improviso composti»: primi appunti per una storia della poesia estemporanea latina in Arcadia
Authors: Arianna Lucrezia
Published: July 2024

Nel delineare un profilo della poesia estemporanea in latino in Arcadia, con particolare attenzione ai custodiati di Crescimbeni (1690-1728) e Morei (1743-1766), il saggio propone un’analisi dettagliata della documentazione, in parte già nota in parte sommersa, per puntare l’attenzione su alcuni testi latini estemporanei degli arcadi Antonio de’ Felici, Antonio Somai, Antonio Re da Roma e Pietro Antonio Petrini, giunti a stampa; di questi si fornisce l’edizione, la traduzione e un commento delle fonti. Infine, rilevata l’eccezionalità e l’importanza di queste testimonianze – di cui si segnalano anche altre manoscritte, oggetto di lavori in corso – lo studio vuole riflettere sulle modalità di circolazione e fruizione della poesia estemporanea, pur nella difficoltà oggettiva di inquadrare il fenomeno nella sua interezza.
Bioavailability of Bilastine Oral Self-nanoemulsion: Comparative Study with Commercial Formula in Rats
Authors: Abbas Ishraq Kadhim , Abd AlHammid Shaimaa Nazar , Fadhil Ammar Amer , Hareeja Marwah Mohammed
Published: July 2024

Background: Bilastine (BL) is a novel non-sedating second-generation antihistamine, and its bioavailability is about 60%. Objective: To compare the bioavailability of prepared oral self-nanoemulsions of BL (BL-SNE) with that of pure BL and marketed tablets. Methods: Four groups of Wistar rats were used in this study, each with six rats weighing between 200 and 250 g. They were treated orally using a a gavage tube. The groups were fed either with conventional tablets ("Alerbix®") after being ground and dispersed with deionized water (DIW), treated with BL-SNE or fed with pure BL powder suspension. The fourth group did not receive any medication. The concentration of BL in the rat’s plasma was measured using HPLC. We used Trandolapril as an an internal standard. Results: The bioavailability results for the the prepared formula, tablet, and pure BL were 24289.91 ng/ml, 0.75 h, 12.81, 97844.7 ng.h/ml, and 98732.9 ng/ml, respectively, for the BL-SNE formula, and 15840.37, 1.0, 13.014, 66140.4, and 67088.3 for the tablets. Meanwhile, the BL suspension demonstrates 10830.12, 1.0 h, 12.96, 59397.12 ng/ml, and 60534.64 ng/ml, respectively. Conclusions: The relative bioavailability of BL-SNE was 1.47 and 1.6 times higher than that of marketed tablets and pure BL, respectively. This indicates an improvement in BL's bioavailability.
الفعالية الحيوية لبكتريا ستربتومايسيس Streptomyces في انتاج عوامل مثبطة لنمو بكتيريا Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: مجيد قحطان عدنان , حسن رشيد حميد
Published: July 2024

أجريت الدراسة في الشركة العامة لصناعة الادوية والمستلزمات الطبية في سامراء ومختبرات قسم علوم الحياة -كلية التربية / جامعة سامراء للمدة من3/9/2022 ولغاية 10/3/2023 حيث جمعت 40عينة تربة على عمق 7-2 سم من تربة معمل أدوية سامراء لعزل بكتريا Streptomyces, يتم تشخيصها باستعمال الفحوصات المظهرية والزرعية والكيموحيوية التي بينت انها منتجة للعوامل المثبطة من خلال قابليتها على تثبيط بكتريا Staphylococcus aureus، أظهرت نتائج اختبار فعالية العوامل المثبطة المفرزة من بكتريا Streptomyces انها اثرت معنويا في تثبيط بكتريا الاختبار, اذ اعطى اعلى معدل قطر تثبيطي للراشح البكتيري بمقدار 21.7 ملم اتجاه بكتريا  Staphylococcus aureus.