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Condição de estudos de estudantes do IFPB Campus Patos que residem na zona rural
Authors: Santos Adriana Maria Dos , Marçal Nelly Alexandre , Correia Deyse Morgana Das Neves
Published: August 2023

O presente texto apresenta reflexões resultantes de pesquisa realizada no IFPB Campus Patos sobre os desafios e perspectivas do alunado residente na zona rural. O objetivo da pesquisa concentra-se em analisar a vivência acadêmica desses estudantes, especialmente no que tange a deslocamento, alimentação, participação em atividades de pesquisa e/ou extensão e acesso a novas tecnologias e recursos midiáticos. Para tanto, um levantamento foi realizado junto a todos os estudantes do campus, buscando informações sobre seu perfil residencial (rural e urbano), faixa etária, curso, modalidade de ensino e turno. Essa etapa subsidiou a seleção da amostra, à qual foram aplicados questionários para contemplar o objetivo do estudo. O campus apresenta 8% de estudantes moradores de localidades rurais; analisando as realidades desse público na sua rotina de estudos, evidenciamos que 58% realizam o transporte escolar em ônibus e 44% percorrem um trajeto de mais de 2 horas para se deslocar de suas comunidades até o Campus Patos do IFPB; 50% nem sempre se alimentam antes de ir para o Instituto e 39% nem sempre se alimentam no período em que estão no campus; 30% participam de cursos de extensão oferecidos no horário oposto às aulas; 54% possuem computador em casa, mas apenas 31% com acesso à internet. Os resultados evidenciam a necessidade de planejamento estratégico da assistência estudantil, visando ao atendimento cada vez mais amplo para melhorar as condições de estudo dos estudantes.
Automatização de um sistema de garagem com o PIC16F877A
Authors: Abreu Flávia De Sousa , Silva Samuel Alves da , Lira Valnyr Vasconcelos
Published: August 2023

Com o grande progresso da economia mundial e a facilidade de compra de veículos pela maior parte da população, as cidades começaram a apresentar grande acúmulo de veículos em suas ruas e avenidas, causando diversos congestionamentos, sem contar com o aumento no número de assaltos, principalmente nas grandes cidades. Diante disso, este estudo objetiva controlar um protótipo para simular um sistema de garagens. O projeto consiste na automação de um sistema de garagens com serviços diferenciados (lavagem e troca de óleo) que busca facilitar a vida dos usuários. É um empreendimento que visa garantir o resguardo dos veículos e a segurança pessoal de seus usuários. O desenvolvimento desse sistema foi realizado com o Microcontrolador PIC16F877A, através da linguagem de programação C, com o auxílio do software de simulação PROTEUS.
Vulnerabilidade socioeconômica: um estudo transversal para o município de João Pessoa - PB
Authors: Maior Mônica Maria Souto , Cândido Gesinaldo Ataíde
Published: August 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar o nível de vulnerabilidade socioeconômica do município de João Pessoa, através de um conjunto de 21 indicadores específicos, dispostos em 07 temas, os quais estabelecem uma relação de positividade ou negatividade com a vulnerabilidade à medida que buscam a melhoria do sistema, que, neste caso, é a sua diminuição. Tais indicadores foram obtidos a partir de revisão bibliográfica de estudos sobre o tema aplicados em situações de vulnerabilidade no Brasil. Os resultados apontaram 7 bairros com índices altos na vulnerabilidade socioeconômica: Barra de Gramame, Distrito Industrial, Grotão, Ilha do Bispo, Muçumago, Padre Zé e São José. Assim, neste procedimento, pôde ser indicado onde, especificamente, cada um deles apresentavam fragilidades, chegando à conclusão de que a situação de vulnerabilidade é um processo instável e mutável exposto a fatores externos, demarcando, sempre, um estado de fragilidades que ameaça a estruturação das famílias excluídas, as quais necessitam de medidas urgentes para minimizar o seu estado de vulnerabilidade de forma eficaz e definitiva, através das politicas públicas. Reconhece que se torna imprescindível, para a resolução deste problema, a participação dos movimentos sociais e da sociedade junto aos gestores municipais, exigindo ações mais profícuas.
Ecossistema corporativo: uma rede social apoiando a integração entre empresas e serviços
Authors: Rodrigues Nadja Da Nóbrega , Estrela Naylla Vieira de Almeida
Published: August 2023

Visando potencializar o uso das redes sociais pelas empresas, enquanto instrumentos estratégicos na formação de parcerias e difusão de negócios, este trabalho prototipa os principais requisitos do ECOS, uma rede social para empresas. O principal objetivo do ECOS é sugerir e manter parcerias entre as empresas integrantes da rede, e assim potencializar os seus negócios. Tecnicamente, o ECOS se propõe a ser um intermediador de informações sobre empresas e seus serviços, sugerindo parcerias entre empresas e alternativas tecnológicas para integração entre serviços, que podem ser da mesma empresa ou de empresas diferentes. Espera-se que essa rede represente um grande repositório de informações, ajudando cada empresa a visualizar oportunidades de negócios, além de sugerir o seu desenvolvimento e projeção através da troca de serviços, a partir da utilização de uma infraestrutura eficiente e ágil.
Una primera aproximación a los Contratos de Supervisión de Obra en Proyectos Públicos
Authors: Morón Urbina Juan Carlos , Limas Calderón Sherin
Published: August 2023

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo realizar una primera aproximación a la ejecución de los contratos de supervisión de obra, suscritos bajo la normativa peruana para el control de calidad y el acompañamiento técnico en la gestión contractual de la construcción de obras públicas bajo el régimen general y/o en la ejecución de contratos de concesión. Esto debido a la importancia que tienen estos contratos en la etapa de la ingeniería o en la construcción de un proyecto de inversión de infraestructura; por lo cual, es necesario regularlos adecuadamente y comprender la naturaleza de la prestación de estos servicios especializados. Asimismo, se analizará brevemente los antecedentes de la figura del “supervisor de obra” en la normativa peruana para identificar su finalidad y alcance en las obras públicas bajo régimen general y en los contratos de concesión. Finalmente, se plantean los principales problemas que se identifican en la ejecución de este tipo de contratos de supervisión y cómo estos terminan repercutiendo de forma negativa en el desarrollo de la construcción del proyecto de obra, incluso condicionando su frustración.
The Menopause: Hidden WASH Needs
Authors: Bhakta Amita , Vernon Naomi
Published: August 2023

This SLH Learning Paper provides practical guidance for the WASH sector on meeting the additional needs of women going through the (peri)menopause, a phase of life rarely spoken about. The paper outlines what the perimenopause and menopause are, and how the WASH sector can use feminist and participatory methods to engage with this taboo topic. It draws on data from Ghana and the UK to illustrate (peri)menopausal women’s hidden water needs for bathing, laundry and drinking, and sanitation and hygiene needs to support menstrual health and hygiene, and incontinence management. The paper provides practical tips for WASH practitioners to adapt existing programmes to integrate the (peri)menopause, outlining actions for programme start up and design, and programming activities which need to be undertaken.
Okul Öncesi Öğretmen Adaylarının Çoklu Zeka Alanları ve Yaratıcılık Düzeyleri Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: ŞEN BAYINDIR Merve , ŞAHİN ZETEROĞLU Elvan
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Marmara bölgesindeki bir devlet üniversitesinin eğitim fakültesinde eğitim gören okul öncesi lisans öğrencilerinin farklı değişkenlere göre yaratıcılıkları ve çoklu zekâ alanları arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektir. 2020-2021 Eğitim öğretim yılında, öğrenim gören tüm okul öncesi öğretmen adayları çalışmanın evrenini oluşturmuştur. Tam sayım yöntemi ile 489 okul öncesi öğretmen adayına ulaşılmıştır. Araştırmada katılımcılara Çoban (1999) tarafından dilimize uygun hâle getirilen “Ne Kadar Yaratıcısınız?” (How Creative Are You?) adlı ölçek, Saban'ın (2001) hazırladığı Çoklu Zekâ Envanteri ve Kişisel Bilgi Formu verilmiştir. Elde edilen nicel veriler SPSS ile çözümlenmiştir. Araştırma neticesinde okul öncesi lisans öğrencilerinin çoklu zekâ türleri ve yaratıcılık puanları arasında pozitif yönlü anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmuştur. Okul öncesi lisans öğrencilerinin yaratıcılık ve çoklu zekâ alan puanlarına öğretim türünün, yer aldıkları aktivitelerin etkili olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Öğretmen adaylarının sanat ve spor aktiviteleri ile ilgili olma durumunun çoklu zekâ ve yaratıcılık puanlarına etkisi yüksektir.
THE IMPACT OF THE PARADOX OF DEMOCRACY IN CORELATION WITH NEO-LIBERALISM UPON THE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND SPREADING FAKE NEWS
Authors:   Faculty of Security - Skopje, Labovic Miodrag
Published: August 2023

dimensional nature of deep internal contradictions. On one hand it will be considered as a value and system for realization and protection of the fundamental rights and freedoms, and on the other hand, as a method and decision-making procedure in the society. In its original sense, according to the etymological genesis of the word, democracy literally means practicing power by the majority of the people. In this sense, democracy was historically achieved only in the ancient city (polis) Athens. Since then, democracy in various models and modified versions of these models, according to the different understandings of it, appears through the historical development of society. In the paper we will make efforts to give a kind of archetypal contribution to this topic by analyzing the following issues: What is the paradox of democracy?; Is democracy possible in its original sense in today's development of society?; Is democracy a farce or reality today and which are the basic postulates and mechanisms on which globalized societies operate?; What is the connection and impact among democracy, liberalism and neo-liberalism?; What is the reflection of such democratic societies toward the multidimensional phenomenon of international and national security, considered in all its dimensions, beyond the traditional understandings of security, exclusively conceptualized in terms of military and other traditional security threats and risks. Answering to all these open questions, the historical overview of the development of democracy in this paper will be reduced to minimum extent in order to understand the impact of the various tendencies in the concept of democracy and the doctrine of neo-liberalism upon the international security. Furthermore, in this context, the causes and goals of spreading fake news will be considered as a basic nucleus of the contemporary economic and political propaganda or marketing.
MORALITY AND MORAL VALUES AS A PERSONALIZATION OF MODERN SOCIETY
Authors:   Faculty of Security, Pelivanova Natasa , Ristovska Mirjana ,   Faculty of Law
Published: August 2023

Moral values are the basis for the functioning of every society. The criteria of good and bad, as essential elements of moral consciousness, are built through the life and experience of many generations as shared values for the whole society. In states that qualify as free, democratic, and legal, which do not recognize state religion and have a plurality of religious and ideological values, particular emphasis is placed on the need for a rationally based morality. To perceive people's beliefs about good and bad in society represents a challenge. This challenge is especially intriguing for a society like ours, which has undergone serious changes in the political, economic, and cultural segments. The subjective feeling that something is happening with the moral value system in our country has been around for a long time. Unfortunately, subjective feeling is that moral values barely exist. Practically, the main purpose of this paper is precisely to examine the moral values of individuals by applying appropriate methodological procedures and to understand the moral attitudes of a group of persons. Also, in this paper the questions of what morality is and what the moral values of a society depend on will be elaborated. To achieve the purpose of this research, the historical and sociological methods will be applied, as well as the survey and the method of content analysis. Keywords: morality, moral attitudes, moral values.
FORENSIC METHODS CODE DETERMINATION OF THE CAUSE OF FIRE CAUSED BY STATIC ELECTRICITY
Authors:   University Megatrend, Faculty of Civil Aviation, Belgrade, Serbia, Zorić Vojkan , Petrović Vesna ,   Higher Education Technical School of Professional Studies in Novi Sad, Serbia, Skakavac Zdravko ,   University of Union, Faculty of Law and Business studies “Dr Lazar Vrkatić”, Novi Sad, Serbia
Published: August 2023

In the process of determining the cause of the fire, it is almost impossible to determine static electricity directly, and it is considered to be an "insidious" cause of not only fire but also explosions. Materials in all three aggregate states are mostly electroneutral; however, under certain conditions they can be charged. In industrial plants, these conditions are movement /viscosity of the substance itself in case of liquid and gas states, friction between two materials in case of solid - state materials. Both methods lead to the separation of positive and negative charges and the creation of static electricity. This process is particularly pronounced in the oil, rubber, paint, adhesive, textile and paper industry. Basic protection measures that can be taken to prevent the generation of static electricity is grounding and equipotential bonding. However, if protection measures fail and a fire or explosion occurs, proving that it is caused by static electricity, it is practically impossible and comes down to eliminating other causes by standard forensic methods. Keywords: Static electricity, Forensics, Laboratory analysis
CRIMINALISTIC - OPERATIVE ACTIVITY
Authors:   Faculty of Security - Skopje, Malish Sazdovska Marina , Sviderski Mihajlo , Ismaili Ardijan
Published: August 2023

Criminalistics as a trichotomous science consists of forensic technique, tactics, and methodology. The methods and means by which crimes are detected, proven and clarified, with the ultimate goal of identifying the perpetrator are an integral part of criminalistics. In that regard, operative criminalistics is especially important, elaborating the application of specific measures by the police in order to combat crime. Another integral part of operative criminalistics are the operative-tactical measures and investigative actions that are applied in order to successfully complete the process of detecting crimes. These measures and actions are applied depending on the type of crime and are implemented in two stages: criminalistic control and criminalistic processing. The authors of the paper analyze the two operational activities: criminaistic control and criminalistic processing, starting from their definition, manner of realization, planning of the necessary measures and activities, etc. Special attention is paid to the comparative analysis of the characteristics for the application of these actions, such as: suspicion, object of interest, etc. The notions for this activity will also be analyzed, from different perspectives of several criminalistic authors who give their personal contribution in defining and analyzing this particularly important activity for the police, but also for the other competent bodies for fighting criminal acts in the country. Keywords: criminalistics, control, processing, measures, etc
MONEY TRACК IN THE FUNCTION OF DETECTION AND PROVING CORRUPTION CRIMES
Authors:   Faculty of Security - Skopje, Nikolovski Marjan , Shibak-Dimkovska Mila ,   Euro College-Kumanovo, Nikolovska Frosina ,   Euro College-Kumanovo
Published: August 2023

des of the Republic of North Macedonia on Corruption", conducted by the Faculty of Security in Skopje in the period 2013-2017. The emphasis will be on tracking the money trail for the purpose of detecting, preventing and proving corruption offenses. The campaign to point out the dangers of corruption (which threatens to break the foundations of the state's economic-legal system and endanger fundamental human rights) is increasingly becoming a necessity in the Republic of North Macedonia. At the same time, tackling corruption as a negative social phenomenon is increasingly present in the activities of international organizations such as the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the Organization for European Co-operation and Development, the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The results of the research indicate that the Republic of North Macedonia is a country where corruption is still high in all spheres of human life. The presence of corruption is slowing the further economic progress of the state. Corruption is also a reason for changing more political structures, as well as establishing specialized institutions for prosecuting corruption and organized crime, but the general impression of citizens is that corruption is still prevalent. When it comes to preventing corruption, it is especially important to detect the financial means acquired by corruption offenses, and to track them at home and abroad, as well as to confiscate them. It thus acts as a disincentive to future planned corruption offenses and protects the state budget. Keywords: corruption, money trail, prevention, disclosure
POSSIBILITY OF ABUSE OR PROTECTION OF EU FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN SLOVENIA
Authors:   Mediator in criminal cases at a Higher court in Ljubljana, Rep Mojca
Published: August 2023

The protection of the European Union's financial interests has recently been one of the main priorities in the Republic of Slovenia. Their abuse, committed with a special form of intent and a motive for acquiring illegal material gain, constitutes a criminal act. Therefore, in Slovenia the criminal act of Fraud to the detriment of the European Community was first criminalized in 2008 by the Criminal Code (hereinafter CC), and after 2012, Fraud affecting the financial interests of the European Communities. In order to combat the latter, interinstitutional cooperation is crucial at international and national level, hence European Anti-Fraud Office, Anti-fraud coordination service, the Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Budgetary Control, Government Office for European Cohesion Policy, and the newly established European Public Prosecutor's Office prosecuting perpetrators of crimes against the abuse of the European Union budget. Adoption and implementation of the Lisbon Treaty, which establishes even stronger transnational connection between the member states, provides additional measures that might take effect in previously described theme. According to the Lisbon Treaty, legal regulation in the field of Criminal Law will be enabled through Regulatives and Directives, which will lead to easier unification of the Law in this area. In addition, the European Public Prosecutor, whose primary task is to shield common financial interests, is established through the Lisbon Treaty Adoption. International standards are increasingly emphasizing the role of the Office for the Prevention of Money Laundering as an intelligence unit, which means that in future the Office will increasingly specialize in data collection and provide the competent institutions with access to it. Some provisions in this regard are already contained in the new Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act, allowing courts, prosecutors, police and Financial Administration access certain data collected by the Office, and also providing the Office with access to financial data in cases when asset status is determined. Since becoming a member of the European Union, Slovenia is entitled to European cohesion policy funds, which creates a necessity to ensure respect for principles such as legality, transparency and economy in the use of these funds. Keywords: legislation, statistics, authorities, European cohesion policy
SPREAD OF SOFT POWER BY AUTHORITARIAN REGIMES ON WESTERN BALKAN IN CONTEXT OF GLOBAL COMPETING
Authors:   Fakultet za inžinjerski menadžment FIM, Beograd, Zivotic Ilija , Obradovic Darko ,   Institute for National and International Security
Published: August 2023

The spread of soft power by the great states and possible consequences for the Republic of Serbia To successfully realize their own economic interests in a distant country that Serbia certainly is in relation to China, to protect the established opinion about the lasting brotherly and protective relationship perceived by the citizens of Serbia in relation to Russia, or to convince the new generations in Serbia that NATO bombing was not intended for the people in Serbia but for Milosevic's regime, and that it is time to look ahead and develop a friendly relationship and partnership with the United States, following the example of the time of Mihajlo Pupin, are just some of the goals of spreading the soft power of the great powers in Serbia. The main goals are certainly political influence on decision makers through the creation of support in targeted groups of citizens that would serve as a reservoir of support and legitimacy of influence. The authors of this paper will try to conclude how, in what way, and with what consequences the USA, Russia, and China spread soft power in Serbia through the use of various public opinion polls, interpretation of certain actions of great powers, as well as analysis of variations of their often invisible, official presence. The paper, in a transparent and impartial way, will draw conclusions, and it will propose measures to control the spread of the great powers’ influence through their soft power, so that Serbia can continue to pursue its own, independent policy, and make important economic and political decisions, guided by its own interests. The authors will pay special attention to the influence by which, through the soft power of great states, they can influence the economic prosperity of Serbia, security, and politics in the years ahead. Keywords: soft power, security, politics, economy, interest
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF JUVENILE PSYCHOPATHY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT ASPECTS
Authors: Sófi Gyula , Farkas Johanna
Published: August 2023

It is well recognized that there is a link between psychopathy, violent behaviour, and crime. Psychopathy is a personality construct typically related to deficits in interpersonal (e.g., manipulative, selfish), emotional (e.g., callous-unemotional) functioning, and social deviance with developmental origins. Characteristics associated with adult antisocial behaviour have been identified in children and adolescents. A large number of studies have provided empirical pieces of evidence. Despite researchers agreeing with the most essential components of psychopathy such as agreeableness, conscientiousness, fearlessness, or dominance, there has been some debate in certain areas. The existing literature on the construct of juvenile psychopathy shows that most youths start manifesting antisocial acts in their early life. The focus of this study was to present the role of psychopathic traits in juveniles and connect it to law enforcement, criminal law, child and adolescent psychiatry, and other forensic sciences (criminology, criminal psychology). Juvenile psychopathy is a subgroup of antisocial youth, and their identification is very important because of preventative measures, law enforcement, and more. Youth with high psychopathic traits establish their antisocial career early on. They are aggressive to people and animals, in most cases destroy others’ property, lie, deceive, thieve and commit other serious violent behaviours (not respecting rules). Ultimately, the recognition of such factors has a predictive value not only from the point of view of child and adolescent psychiatry but also from the point of view of law enforcement and forensic psychology, as they can be applied in crime prevention. Keywords: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Mental disorders, Fearless Dominance, Agreeableness, Callous/unemotional
THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATIONAL SKILLS IN THE HUMINT- PROCESS
Authors:   Military academy ", Gjurov Lazar ,   General Mihailo Apostolski",   , Skopje, Miklosh Bojan
Published: August 2023

The possession of relevant and correct information has a substantial input in the success on the battlefield. This allows making decisions with potential to result in comprehensive and successful accomplishment of the given mission, by which the security of our personnel would be high. Military intelligence, as a crucial segment in the preparation of the battle actions, requires expert personnel who by utilizing the HUMINT (Human Intelligence) skills will contribute to securing the successfulness of the mission. The communication skills represent the pillar of the successfulness of data-acquisition via interaction with people, securing full obedience of the judicial and moral norms. The research of the role of communication skills in HUMINT in the manuscript is divided in three parts. Part one defines the process of data-acquisition and presents examples in history, by which the judicial frame of interpersonal data-acquisition is established. The second part, the importance of communication and communicational skills on a daily basis, and on a professional level, are pointed out. Part three covers a research of the advocation of the communication skills in HUMINT. Chapter three points out a real scientific evidence about the necessity of communicational skills in HUMINT. The research methodology covers the analysis of expert literature and documents, deduction of the needed elements in context, synthesis of the information and conclusions, sublimating results from scholarly and expert literature, real examples from experiences in the field, and extraction of conclusions. This manuscript proves that communication skills are the most important segment which provides correct, timely and relevant information, in respect of all international judicial norms. Key words: HUMINT, communication, skills, interrogation, intelligence.
CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL ISSUES THROUGH THE PRISM OF PUBLIC POLICY
Authors:   Institute of Sociology, Faculty of Philosophy - Skopje, Damovski Andon
Published: August 2023

The boundaries of modernism are fluid, not only in purely temporal terms but also in sociological terms. The famous Polish sociologist Zygmund Bauman speaks about the very notion of fluid society, and according to him, fluid modernism has changed the way we think and experience the modern world. In his masterpiece Fluid Times, Bauman explores, examines, and attempts to explain the sources and causes of the endemic uncertainty that shapes life in a globalized world. This is primarily due to the speed and depth of change that has taken place over the past decades. These changes concern the fall of communism, the block division of the world, but also the enlargement of the European integration or the increase in the number of new nation-states and conflicts. Consequently, modern social interactions and processes create new sociological issues in society, which significantly change the direction of action of sociology itself. For this goal, modern sociology emphasizes focuses on citizenship and civil rights and responsibilities, an ideology that guides societies, collective action and social movements, culture and globalization. That is why today it is very difficult to systematize all sociological works or to include all theorists. Within this text, the emphasis is placed on public policy and its importance in contemporary sociology. The challenges that contemporary sociology faces in solving contemporary sociological issues were analyzed through the differentiation of three separate but related aspects (civic partnership, culture, and globalization) within the complexity of public policy. Keywords: sociology, public policy, culture, globalization, civil partnership
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE TRAVEL AGENCIES IN THE TOWN OF PRILEP
Authors: Krnche Sanja , Nikoloska Keti
Published: August 2023

The world is facing an emergency related to the global pandemic of COVID-19. The outlook for the tourism sector remains extremely uncertain. Travel agencies face unprecedented challenges, and some of them are temporarily or permanently closed. The Government has taken urgent measures for the tourism sector, primarily to help domestic tourism to reduce losses and to protect jobs and businesses. The research used analyticalsynthetic method, inductive-deductive method and quantitative method as well as a structured interview as a research technique. This research sheds light on the results of the economic measures taken by the state and how they helped the working of the travel agencies in Prilep. Keywords: COVID 19, Travel Agencies, Government Measures
Anomaly-Induced Quenching of gA in Nuclear Matter and Impact on Search for Neutrinoless ββ Decay
Authors: Rho Mannque
Published: August 2023

How to disentangle the possible genuine quenching of gA caused by scale anomaly of QCD parameterized by the scale-symmetry-breaking quenching factor qssb from nuclear correlation effects is described. This is done by matching the Fermi-liquid xed (FLFP) point theory to the "Extreme Single Particle (shell) Model" (acronym ESPM) in superallowed Gamow-Teller transitions in heavy doubly-magic shell nuclei. The recently experimentally observed indication for (1-qssb) ≠0 - that one might identify as "fundamental quenching (FQ)" - in certain experiments seems to be alarmingly signicant. I present arguments how symmetries hidden in the matter-free vacuum can emerge and suppress such FQ in strong nuclear correlations. How to conrm or refute this observation is discussed in terms of the superallowed Gamow-Teller transition in the doubly-magic nucleus 100Sn and in the spectral shape in the multifold forbidden β decay of 115In.
Emerging Oxygen Based Heterocyclic Scaffolds as Potential Anticancer Candidates
Authors: Kumar Dinesh , Sharma Pooja , Lobe Maloba M. M. , Kaur Sukhvir , Singh Thakur Gurjeet , Dua Kamal , Ntie-Kang Fidele
Published: August 2023

Oxygen based heterocyclic moieties hold an ample range of therapeutic activities. Heterocyclic molecules are nominated as vital components of an extensive array of structural motifs with both biological and pharmaceutical significance. The oxygen-based scaffolds act as anticancer candidates and are also present in numerous phytomolecules viz; irinotecan, camptothecin, topotecan, taxol, taxotere, podophylotoxin, etoposide, daunorubicin and teniposide. The architectural design of numerous structural motifs for amelioration of cancer has become progressively amplified in recent past years. Until now presently there is no strategic treatment which is so capable that can cure cancer from its roots. Henceforth, it is very indispensible to design novel anticancer structural motifs with least side effects. The oxygen containing heterocyclic scaffolds includes flavonoids, pyrans, xanthones and coumarins are of utmost importance in medical chemistry for the mitigation of cancer. This assemblage offers several recent developments as anticancer oxygen containing heterocyclic molecules all-round the globe and attracted the structural motifs of auspicious molecules, along with their mechanistic insights, IC50 values, structure–activity relationships, and molecular docking studies. The encouraging properties discovered by these oxygen-based scaffolds unconditionally engaging them at frontline in invention of potential drug candidates. Consequently, these probably will be of amazing attention to scientists working on the design and synthesis of antitumor candidates.
Rational Use of Energy in Sport Centers to Achieving Net Zero: The SAVE Project (Part B: Indoor Sport Hall)
Authors: Katsaprakakis Dimitris Al. , Papadakis Nikos , Giannopoulou Efi , Yiannakoudakis Yiannis , Zidianakis George , Katzagiannakis George , Dakanali Eirini , Stavrakakis George , Kartalidis Avraam
Published: August 2023

Sport centers are significant energy consumers. This article outlines the engineering design for a comprehensive energy performance upgrade of the indoor sport hall in Arkalochori, Greece, and presents the projected results. The indoor sport hall constitutes a major sport facility in the mainland of Crete, hosting a broad cluster of sport municipal activities and the official basketball games of the local team in the 2nd national category. Having being constructed in the mid ‘90s, the facility exhibits very low thermal performance, with considerably high U-factors for all constructive elements (from 4 to 5 W/m2∙K), still use of diesel oil for indoor space heating and domestic heat water production and ineffective, old lamps and luminaries covering the lighting needs of the facility. The energy performance upgrade of the indoor sport hall was holistically approached, through all possibly applicable passive and active measures: insulation of opaque surfaces and replacement of openings, installation of new stone wool panels, installation of heat pumps for indoor space conditioning, elimination of diesel oil for any final energy use, installation of a solar-combi system for domestic hot water production, upgrade of all indoor and outdoor lighting equipment, installation of solar tubes on the main sport hall roof for natural lighting and installation of a photovoltaic plant on the same roof for the compensation of the remaining electricity consumption. With the proposed measures, the indoor sport hall is upgraded to zero energy facility. The payback period of the investment was calculated at 26 years, on basis of the avoided energy resources procurement cost. This work has been funded by the Horizon 2020 project with the acronym “NESOI” and was awarded with the public award of the “Islands Gamechanger” competition of the NESOI project and the Clean Energy for EU Islands initiative.
Fuzzy Multiset Finite Automata: Some Algebraic and Lattice Theoretic Characterizations
Authors: Ruhela Shainky , Syropoulos Apostolos , Yadav Vijay , Kumari Mausam , Verma Sunny , Yadav Swati , Sharma Binod
Published: August 2023

The aim of this work is to broaden the theory of computation by making use of fuzzy sets and multisets, which are generalization of ordinary sets. We study fuzzy multiset finite automata (FMFA), which are characterized by the incorporation of vagueness when it comes to the choice of the next state and multiple occurrences of the same input symbol. The resulting automaton is a genaralization of both classical automata and fuzzy automata. We discuss the algebraic characteristics of FMFA sub-automata—separatedness, strongly connectedness, cyclic, directable, and triangular FMFA in terms of equivalence classes induced by an equivalence relation defined on state set of FMFA. Intrestingly, for a given FMFA, a new FMFA can be constructed that is a homomorphic image of the original FMFA. We define different posets structures that can be associated with a given FMFA and show that some of them are upper semilattices and discuss the inter-relationship of a given poset, a finite upper semilattice (FUSL), a FMFA and a posets/FUSL associated with a given FMFA. Finally, we introduce the concept of decomposition of a FMFA in two different ways and characterize the strongly connected, triangular and directable FMFA.
Self-Interactions, Self-Energy and the Electromagnetic Contribution to the Anomalous g-Factor
Authors: Georgiev Miroslav
Published: August 2023

The present paper reports an exact approach quantifying the electromagnetic contribution to the anomalous magnetic moment occurring in isolated system comprised of non-composite particle carrying elementary electric charge. Essential averaging procedure and regularization of the electromagnetic field potentials necessary when quantifying the electromagnetic self-interactions and when deriving equations of motion without singularities and obeying the conservation laws are thoroughly discussed. The study shows that the dynamics of the considered system is associated to a unique classical transcendental equations of motion satisfied by the particle’s velocity and the electromagnetic contribution to the anomalous g-factor known from the quantum electrodynamics. The equations of motion predict a value of the anomalous g-factor that agrees with the experimentally measured one reported in the literature and that calculated with the aid of quantum electrodynamics. In the present study the computational accuracy is restricted to match one part in a billion, obtaining ae=0.001159652(23), thus reveling the potential of non-perturbative methods in predicting the electron’s anomalous g-factor.
Prevalence and Genomic Characterization of Rotavirus A from Domestic Pigs in Zambia: Evidence for Porcine-Human Interspecies Transmission
Authors: Ndebe Joseph , Harima Hayato , CHAMBARO Herman , Sasaki Michihito , Yamagishi Junya , Kalonda Annie , Shawa Misheck , Qiu Yongjin , Kajihara Masahiro , Takada Ayato , Sawa Hirofumi , Saasa Ngonda , Simulundu Edgar
Published: August 2023

Rotavirus is a major cause of diarrhea globally in animals and young children under 5 years. Here, molecular detection and genetic characterization of porcine rotavirus in smallholder and commercial pig farms in the Lusaka Province of Zambia were con-ducted. Screening of 148 stool samples by RT-PCR targeting the VP6 gene revealed a prevalence of 22.9 % (34/148). Further testing of VP6-positive samples with VP7-specific primers produced 12 positives, which were then Sanger-sequenced. BLASTn of the VP7 positives showed sequence similarity to porcine and human rota-virus strains with identities ranging from 87.5% to 97.1%. By next-generation se-quencing, the full-length genetic constellation of the representative strains RVA/pig-wt/ZMB/LSK0137 and RVA/pig-wt/ZMB/LSK0147 were determined. Geno-typing of these strains revealed a known Wa-like genetic backbone and their genetic constellations were G4-P[6]-I5-R1-C1-M1-A8-N1-T1-E1-H1 and G9-P[13]-I5-R1-C1-M1-A8-N1-T1-E1-H1, respectively. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that these two viruses might have their ancestral origin from pigs, though some of their gene segments were related to human strains. The study shows evidence of reas-sortment and possible interspecies transmission between pigs and humans in Zambia. Therefore, the “One Health” surveillance approach for rotavirus A in animals and humans is recommended to inform the design of effective control measures.
Morphological Reconstruction of a Critical Size Bone Defect in the Maxillofacial Region Using Modified Chitosan in Rats with sub-Compensated Type I Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Bolshakov Igor N , Patlataya Nadezhda N. , Khorzhevskii Vladimir A. , Levenets Anatoli A. , Medvedeva Nadezhda N , Cherkashina Mariya A , Nikolaenko Matvey M. , Ryaboshapko Ekaterina I , Dmitrienko Anna E.
Published: August 2023

It is known that complexes based on natural polysaccharides are able to eliminate bone defects. Prolonged hyperglycemia means low bone regeneration and a chronic inflammatory response. The purpose of the study was to increase the efficiency of early bone formation in a cavity of critical size in diabetes mellitus in the experiment. The polyelectrolyte complex contains high molecular ascorbate of chitosan, chondroitin sulfate, sodium hyaluronate, heparin, adgelon serum growth factor, sodium alginate and amorphous nanohydroxyapatite (CH-SA-HA). Studies were conducted on 5 groups of white female Wistar rats: group 1 - regeneration of a bone defect in healthy animals under a blood clot; group 2 - regeneration of a bone defect under a blood clot in animals with diabetes mellitus; group 3 - bone regeneration in animals with diabetes mellitus after filling the bone cavity with a collagen sponge; group 4 - filling of a bone defect with a CH-SA-HA construct in healthy animals; Group 5 - filling of a bone defect CH-SA-HA in animals with diabetes mellitus. Implantation of the CH-SA-HA construct into bone cavities in type I diabetic rats can accelerate the rate of bone tissue repair. The inclusion of modifying polysaccharides and apatite agents in the construction may be a prospect for further improvement of the properties of implants.
Prevalence and Significance of Elevated Cardiac Enzymes among Sickle Cell Disease Patients at King Abdulaziz University Hospital
Authors: Shaban Roaa , Radhwi Osman O. , Alharbi Nadin , Jar Sondos , Bajunaid Weam , Alzahrani Abdulaziz , Alhuzali Majed , Almarzouki Adel F.
Published: August 2023

Background: Millions of people worldwide suffer from a genetic hemoglobinopathy known as sickle cell disease (SCD). It is a long-term condition marked by progressive multiorgan failure. Among SCD patients, cardiovascular complications are the main leading cause of death. Cardiovascular complication raises cardiac markers level as well as sickle cell vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC). This makes it challenging to determine the source.
Methods: This research aims to identify the association between cardiac markers and myocardial infarction in SCD patients At King Abdulaziz University (KAUH) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This retrospective study was conducted from June 2022 to March 2023. All patients with SCD who were 18 years and above were enrolled. Cardiac markers' associations with age, emergency room visits, ECG, blood transfusion, hydroxyurea, anticoagulants, and mortality were analyzed.
Result: 537 patient records were screened during the study period, of which 270 met the inclusion criteria. Among these, 144 (53.3%) were female. The prevalence of elevated LDH, troponin, and CK-MB among the SCD patients who visited ER for the VOC was 78.5%, 9.3%, and 6.3%, respectively. Overall, there was a significant relationship between the cardiac marker level and the number of ER visits, age and mortality (p= 0.01), but there was no significant association between the cardiac marker level and for each of the following: hydroxyurea use, antiplatelet/anticoagulant use, needing of blood transfusion and ECG abnormalities. This retrospective research shed light on the significance of cardiac marker levels in patients with SCD. The level of cardiac markers was remarkably linked with age, frequency of ER visits, and patients' states.
Assessing Global Waste Management: Alternatives to Landfilling in Different Waste Streams - A Scoping Review
Authors: Karimi Nima
Published: August 2023

This scoping review examines global strategies and enterprises for sustainable solid waste management, with a focus on alternative landfilling approaches. The study collected and analyzed a significant number of documents from different regions, revealing Asia as the major contributor (for the collected documents) (48.7%), followed by North America (24.3%) and Europe (15.8%). Recycling emerged as the most effective alternative waste treatment method, representing 52.3% of the documented approaches, with industrial recycling (22.6%) and residential/non-residential recycling (20.2%) as prominent categories. Food waste was a significant concern across regions, constituting 21.4% of the collected documents. Composting was widely adopted (15.4%) due to its simplicity and benefits for gardening and soil improvement. Other methods like biogas extraction, reusing, raising awareness, incinerating, redistributing, reducing, and fermentation accounted for 13.1% cumulatively. The study highlights the need for tailored waste management solutions based on regional challenges and successful practices. Promoting recycling infrastructure, composting, and waste reduction approaches are crucial to achieving sustainable waste management aligned with SDGs. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing between regions are essential to improve inefficient waste management mechanisms. Integrating the findings into policymaking and industry practices can lead to a more sustainable future with reduced environmental impact.
Photo-Programmable Processes in Bithiophene–Azobenzene Monolayers on Gold Probed by Simulations
Authors: Savchenko Vladyslav , Hadjab Moufdi , Pavlov Alexander S. , Guskova Olga
Published: August 2023

In this study, we investigate the structural changes, electronic properties, and charge redistribution within azo-bithiophene (Azo-BT) chemisorbed monolayers under different light stimuli using density functional theory and molecular dynamics simulations. We consider two types of switches, Azo-BT and BT-Azo, with different arrangements of the Azo and BT blocks counting from the anchor thiol group. The chemisorbed monolayers of pure cis- and trans-isomers with a surface concentration of approximately 2.7 molecules per nm2 are modeled on a gold surface using classical all-atom molecular dynamics. Our results reveal significant shrinkage of the BT-Azo layer under UV illumination, whereas the thicknesses of the Azo-BT layer remain comparable for both isomers. This difference in behavior is attributed to the ordering of the trans-molecules in the layers, which is more pronounced for Azo-BT, leading to a narrow distribution of the inclination angle to the gold surface. Conversely, both layers consisting of cis-switches exhibit disorder, resulting in similar brush heights. To study charge transfer within the immobilized layers, we analyze each snapshot of the layer and calculate mean charge transfer integrals using Nelsen’s algorithm for a number of interacting neighboring molecules. Combining these integrals with reorganization energies defined for the isolated molecules, we evaluate the charge transfer rates and mobilities for electron and hole hopping within the layers at room temperature based on Marcus’ theory. This research offers new perspectives for the innovative design of electrode surface modifications and provides insights into controlling charge transfer within immobilized layers using light triggers. Additionally, we identify molecular properties that are enhanced through specific molecular design, which contributes to the development of more efficient molecular switches for various electronic applications.
Instability during Stepping and Distance between the Center of Mass and the Minimal Moment Axis: Effect of Age and Speed
Authors: Watier Bruno , Begue Jérémie , Pillet Hélène , Caderby Teddy
Published: August 2023

The goal of this study was to analyze the instability during stepping of young and older adults at fast and spontaneous speed. To this aim, the anteroposterior and the mediolateral distances between the body center of mass (COM) and the minimum moment axis (MMA) were computed. A total of 15 young adults (25y.o. [19-29]) and 15 older adults 68.7y.o. [63-77] volunteered for this study. For the computation of the distances, a complete biomechanical protocol combining two force platforms and a 3D motion capture analysis system was setup. The subjects were equipped with 47 reflective markers and were modeled as a frictionless multibody with 19 segments, 18 joints and 42 degrees of freedom and were asked to perform a stepping at both speeds. The stepping was divided in 5 phases with successive swing and double stance phases. The greater instability was observed during the swing phases. The distances indicate a significant higher instability at fast speed for both groups (p < 0.001) for all the phases. The anteroposterior distance also increases significantly for older adults highlighting greater instability while no differences were observed for the mediolateral distance all along the 5 phases suggesting higher risks of backward of forward falls during stepping.