bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Source Apportionment and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Agricultural Soils in a Typical Mining and Smelting Industrial Area
Authors: Li Wei , Cao Xudong , Hu Yuanan , Cheng Hefa
Published: February 2024

Source apportionment and risk assessment are critical for making effective pollution prevention and control policies. The study was carried out to assess source-specific ecological and human health risks associated with heavy metals in farmland soils in Yingtan City based on apportionment results of receptor models. Multivariate analysis and the APCS-MLR model consistently revealed that As, Ni, and Cr in agricultural soils may be mainly derived from natural sources, while the contents of Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb have been significantly elevated by human activities. According to the outputs of the APCS-MLR model, Cu (34.3%), Zn (67.2%), Pb (75.1%), and Cd (67.9%) primarily originated from the industrial activities related to mineral mining and non-ferrous metal smelting processes. The source-specific ecological risk assessment indicated that industrial sources were the primary contributor to the total ecological risks, posing moderate to high risks in the southern mountainous regions. Natural origins played a significant role in the health risks due to the substantial amounts of As naturally occurring in the soils. The findings could guide the development of effective risk management and pollution control measures for agricultural soils.
Competition or Silence? The Double-Edged Sword Effect of ESM Affordance on Employee Creativity
Authors: Shen Rundian , Wang Jigan
Published: February 2024

Enterprise social media (ESM) refers to a platform built on Web 2.0 technology dedicated to online collaboration and information sharing among employees within an organization. With the advent of the information age, ESM as a kind of information tool improves the internal communication and management mode of the enterprise, which is crucial for its sustainable development. The current research on ESM affordance has a single perspective and lacks a double-edged sword perspective. Studying ESM affordance from a double-edged sword perspective enables managers to recognize the complex impact of ESM use. Based on communication visibility theory and regulatory focus theory, we used prestige-striving behavior (PSB) and quiescent silence (QS) as mediating variables. In addition, we used need for uniqueness (NFU) as the moderating variable. The impact of ESM affordance on employee creativity (EC) was explored from a double-edged sword perspective. There were 428 questionnaires collected in China from October to November of 2023. The results indicate that ESM affordance promotes EC, PSB and QS. ESM affordance positively influences employee creativity by promoting PSB. ESM affordance negatively affects employee creativity by promoting QS. The moderating effect of NFU is significant.
Optimal Capacity Model for Battery Swapping Station of Electric Taxis: A Case Study in Chengdu
Authors: Xie Siyu , Wang Guangyan , Zhang Yiyi , Li Bo , Zhao Junhui
Published: February 2024

Battery swapping station (BSS) technology can provide electric taxis (ETs) with more economical and high-efficiency operating services. However, the battery-swapping market needs to be more organized due to unpredictable swapping periods for ETs, resulting in more requirements for batteries of BSSs needing multiple batteries simultaneously. To address these challenges, this paper first analyzed two operation patterns of taxis to estimate the demand for swapping ETs. Then, an optimal capacity model of BSS is proposed to optimize the battery capacity of BSSs to meet the swapping demand of ETs. Finally, a genetic algorithm (GA) is utilized to solve the proposed model. The real operating data of taxis with GPS routes in Chengdu city are used as a case study to validate the proposed method. The results show that the proposed method could obtain the optimal battery capacity of a BSS and improve the economic benefits of BSSs.
Sustainable Urban Mobility for Road Information Discovery-Based Cloud Collaboration and Gaussian Processes
Authors: Louati Ali , Louati Hassen , Kariri Elham , Neifar Wafa , Farahat Mohammed A. , El-Hoseny Heba M. , Hassan Mohamed K. , Khairi Mutaz H. H.
Published: February 2024

A novel cloud-based collaborative estimation framework for traffic management, utilizing a Gaussian Process Regression approach is introduced in this work. Central to addressing contemporary challenges in sustainable transportation, the framework is engineered to enhance traffic flow efficiency, reduce vehicular emissions, and support the maintenance of urban infrastructure. By leveraging real-time data from Priority Vehicles (PVs), the system optimizes road usage and condition assessments, contributing significantly to environmental sustainability in urban transport. The adoption of advanced data analysis techniques not only improves accuracy in traffic and road condition predictions but also aligns with global efforts to transition towards more eco-friendly transportation systems. This research, therefore, provides a pivotal step towards realizing efficient, sustainable urban mobility solutions.
A Market Convergence Prediction Framework Based on a Supply Chain Knowledge Graph
Authors: Zhou Shaojun , Liu Yufei , Liu Yuhan
Published: February 2024

Market convergence challenges socially sustainable supply chain management (SSSCM) due to the increasing competition. Identifying market convergence trends allows companies to respond quickly to market changes and improve supply chain resilience (SCR). Conventional approaches are one-sided and biased and cannot predict market convergence trends comprehensively and accurately. To address this issue, we propose a framework based on info2vec that solves the problem of matching multidimensional data by using the technology layer as the focal layer and the supply chain as the supporting layer. The framework enriches the supply chain dimension with the technology dimension. A knowledge graph is constructed to facilitate cross-domain information connectivity by integrating different data sources. The nodes in the knowledge graph were characterized using a representation learning algorithm, which enhanced feature mining during supply chain and market convergence. Changes in market demand were predicted based on link prediction experiments. Market convergence has an impact on firm cooperation and, thus, on SCR. The framework recommends potential technological and innovative cooperation opportunities for firms. In this way, it has been demonstrated to improve SSSCM through network resilience experiments. This method predicts market convergence efficiently based on the supply chain knowledge graph, which provides decision support for enterprise development.
Multi-Objective Profit-Based Unit Commitment with Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Units Using a Modified Optimization Method
Authors: Lotfi Hossein , Nikkhah Mohammad Hasan
Published: February 2024

The unit commitment (UC) problem aims to reduce the power generation costs of power generation units in the traditional power system structure. However, under the current arrangement, the problem of cutting the cost of producing electricity has turned into an opportunity to boost power generation units’ profits. Emission concerns are now given considerable weight when talking about the performance planning of power generation units, in addition to economic objectives. Because emissions are viewed as a limitation rather than an objective function in the majority of recent research that has been published in the literature, this paper solves the multi-objective profit-based unit commitment (PBUC) problem while taking into account energy storage systems (ESSs) and renewable energy systems (RESs) in the presence of uncertainty sources, such as demand and energy prices, in order to minimize generated emissions and maximize profits by power generation units in the fiercely competitive energy market. Owing to the intricacy of the optimization problem, a novel mutation-based modified version of the shuffled frog leaping algorithm (SFLA) is suggested as a way to get around the PBUC problem’s difficulty. A 10-unit test system is used for the simulation, which is run for a whole day to demonstrate the effectiveness of the suggested approach. The proposed algorithm’s output is compared with the best-known approaches from various references. The simulated results generated by the suggested algorithms and the previously reported algorithms to solve the PBUC problem show that the proposed method is better than other evolutionary methods utilized in this study and prior investigations. For example, the overall profit from the suggested MSFLA is around 4% and 5.5% higher than that from other algorithms like the ICA and Muller methods in the presence and absence of reserve allocation, respectively. Furthermore, the MSFLA emissions value is approximately 2% and 8% lower than the optimum emissions values obtained using the PSO and ICA approaches, respectively.
Numerical Algorithms for Approximation of Fractional Integrals and Derivatives Based on Quintic Spline Interpolation
Authors: Ciesielski Mariusz
Published: February 2024

Numerical algorithms for calculating the left- and right-sided Riemann–Liouville fractional integrals and the left- and right-sided fractional derivatives in the Caputo sense using spline interpolation techniques are derived. The spline of the fifth degree (the so-called quintic spline) is mainly taken into account, but the linear and cubic splines are also considered to compare the quality of the developed method and numerical calculations. The estimation of errors for the derived approximation algorithms is presented. Examples of the numerical evaluation of the fractional integrals and derivatives are executed using 128-bit floating-point numbers and arithmetic routines. For each derived algorithm, the experimental orders of convergence are calculated. Also, an illustrative computational example showing the action of the considered fractional operators on the symmetric function in the interval is presented.
ARSIP: Automated Robotic System for Industrial Painting
Authors: Gabbar Hossam A. , Idrees Muhammad
Published: February 2024

This manuscript addresses the critical need for precise paint application to ensure product durability and aesthetics. While manual work carries risks, robotic systems promise accuracy, yet programming diverse product trajectories remains a challenge. This study aims to develop an autonomous system capable of generating paint trajectories based on object geometries for user-defined spraying processes. By emphasizing energy efficiency, process time, and coating thickness on complex surfaces, a hybrid optimization technique enhances overall efficiency. Extensive hardware and software development results in a robust robotic system leveraging the Robot Operating System (ROS). Integrating a low-cost 3D scanner, calibrator, and trajectory optimizer creates an autonomous painting system. Hardware components, including sensors, motors, and actuators, are seamlessly integrated with a Python and ROS-based software framework, enabling the desired automation. A web-based GUI, powered by JavaScript, allows user control over two robots, facilitating trajectory dispatch, 3D scanning, and optimization. Specific nodes manage calibration, validation, process settings, and real-time video feeds. The use of open-source software and an ROS ecosystem makes it a good choice for industrial-scale implementation. The results indicate that the proposed system can achieve the desired automation, contingent upon surface geometries, spraying processes, and robot dynamics.
Genome Sequence Analysis of Native Xenorhabdus Strains Isolated from Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Argentina
Authors: Palma Leopoldo , Frizzo Laureano , Kaiser Sebastian , Berry Colin , Caballero Primitivo , Bode Helge B. , Del Valle Eleodoro Eduardo
Published: February 2024

Entomopathogenic nematodes from the genus Steinernema (Nematoda: Steinernematidae) are capable of causing the rapid killing of insect hosts, facilitated by their association with symbiotic Gram-negative bacteria in the genus Xenorhabdus (Enterobacterales: Morganellaceae), positioning them as interesting candidate tools for the control of insect pests. In spite of this, only a limited number of species from this bacterial genus have been identified from their nematode hosts and their insecticidal properties documented. This study aimed to perform the genome sequence analysis of fourteen Xenorhabdus strains that were isolated from Steinernema nematodes in Argentina. All of the strains were found to be able of killing 7th instar larvae of Galleria mellonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Their sequenced genomes harbour 110 putative insecticidal proteins including Tc, Txp, Mcf, Pra/Prb and App homologs, plus other virulence factors such as putative nematocidal proteins, chitinases and secondary metabolite gene clusters for the synthesis of different bioactive compounds. Maximum-likelihood phylogenetic analysis plus average nucleotide identity calculations strongly suggested that three strains should be considered novel species. The species name for strains PSL and Reich (same species according to % ANI) is proposed as Xenorhabdus littoralis sp. nov., whereas strain 12 is proposed as Xenorhabdus santafensis sp. nov. In this work, we present a dual insight into the biocidal potential and diversity of the Xenorhabdus genus, demonstrated by different numbers of putative insecticidal genes and biosynthetic gene clusters, along with a fresh exploration of the species within this genus.
Immunity from NK Cell Subsets Is Important for Vaccine-Mediated Protection in HPV+ Cancers
Authors: O’Hara Madison P. , Yanamandra Ananta V. , Sastry K. Jagannadha
Published: February 2024

High-risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are associated with genital and oral cancers, and the incidence of HPV+ head and neck squamous cell cancers is fast increasing in the USA and worldwide. Survival rates for patients with locally advanced disease are poor after standard-of-care chemoradiation treatment. Identifying the antitumor host immune mediators important for treatment response and designing strategies to promote them are essential. We reported earlier that in a syngeneic immunocompetent preclinical HPV tumor mouse model, intranasal immunization with an HPV peptide therapeutic vaccine containing the combination of aGalCer and CpG-ODN adjuvants (TVAC) promoted clearance of HPV vaginal tumors via induction of a strong cytotoxic T cell response. However, TVAC was insufficient in the clearance of HPV oral tumors. To overcome this deficiency, we tested substituting aGalCer with a clinically relevant adjuvant QS21 (TVQC) and observed sustained, complete regression of over 70% of oral and 80% of vaginal HPV tumors. The TVQC-mediated protection in the oral tumor model correlated with not only strong total and HPV-antigen-specific CD8 T cells, but also natural killer dendritic cells (NKDCs), a novel subset of NK cells expressing the DC marker CD11c. Notably, we observed induction of significantly higher overall innate NK effector responses by TVQC relative to TVAC. Furthermore, in mice treated with TVQC, the frequencies of total and functional CD11c+ NK cell populations were significantly higher than the CD11c− subset, highlighting the importance of the contributions of NKDCs to the vaccine response. These results emphasize the importance of NK-mediated innate immune effector responses in total antitumor immunity to treat HPV+ cancers.
A Polyclonal Antibody against a Burkholderia cenocepacia OmpA-like Protein Strongly Impairs Pseudomonas aeruginosa and B. multivorans Virulence
Authors: Seixas António M. M. , Gomes Sara C. , Silva Carolina , Moreira Leonilde M. , Leitão Jorge H. , Sousa Sílvia A.
Published: February 2024

Despite advances in therapies, bacterial chronic respiratory infections persist as life-threatening to patients suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF). Pseudomonas aeruginosa and bacteria of the Burkholderia cepacia complex are among the most difficult of these infections to treat, due to factors like their resistance to multiple antibiotics and ability to form biofilms. The lack of effective antimicrobial strategies prompted our search for alternative immunotherapies that can effectively control and reduce those infections among CF patients. Previous work from our group showed that the anti-BCAL2645 goat polyclonal antibody strongly inhibited Burkholderia cenocepacia to adhere and invade cultured epithelial cells. In this work, we showed that the polyclonal antibody anti-BCAL2645 also strongly inhibited the ability of P. aeruginosa to form biofilms, and to adhere and invade the human bronchial epithelial cell line CFBE41o-. The polyclonal antibody also inhibited, to a lesser extent, the ability of B. multivorans to adhere and invade the human bronchial epithelial cell line CFBE41o. We also show that the ability of B. cenocepacia, P. aeruginosa and B. multivorans to kill larvae of the Galleria mellonella model of infection was impaired when bacteria were incubated with the anti-BCAL2645 antibody prior to the infection. Our findings show that an antibody against BCAL2645 possesses a significant potential for the development of new immunotherapies against these three important bacterial species capable of causing devastating and often lethal infections among CF patients.
IgG Subclass Switch in Volunteers Repeatedly Immunized with the Full-Length Plasmodium falciparum Merozoite Surface Protein 1 (MSP1)
Authors: Rathay Veronika , Fürle Kristin , Kiehl Viktoria , Ulmer Anne , Lanzer Michael , Thomson-Luque Richard
Published: February 2024

Vaccines are highly effective tools against infectious diseases and are also considered necessary in the fight against malaria. Vaccine-induced immunity is frequently mediated by antibodies. We have recently conducted a first-in-human clinical trial featuring SumayaVac-1, a malaria vaccine based on the recombinant, full-length merozoite surface protein 1 (MSP1FL) formulated with GLA-SE as an adjuvant. Vaccination with MSP1FL was safe and elicited sustainable IgG antibody titers that exceeded those observed in semi-immune populations from Africa. Moreover, IgG antibodies stimulated various Fc-mediated effector mechanisms associated with protection against malaria. However, these functionalities gradually waned. Here, we show that the initial two doses of SumayaVac-1 primarily induced the cytophilic subclasses IgG1 and IgG3. Unexpectedly, a shift in the IgG subclass composition occurred following the third and fourth vaccinations. Specifically, there was a progressive transition to IgG4 antibodies, which displayed a reduced capacity to engage in Fc-mediated effector functions and also exhibited increased avidity. In summary, our analysis of antibody responses to MSP1FL vaccination unveils a temporal shift towards noninflammatory IgG4 antibodies. These findings underscore the importance of considering the impact of IgG subclass composition on vaccine-induced immunity, particularly concerning Fc-mediated effector functions. This knowledge is pivotal in guiding the design of optimal vaccination strategies against malaria, informing decision making for future endeavors in this critical field.
Vaccine Effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 Infection during the Circulation of Alpha, Delta, or Omicron Variants: A Retrospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Hospital in Serbia
Authors: Đurić-Petković Danijela , Šuljagić Vesna , Begović-Kuprešanin Vesna , Rančić Nemanja , Nikolić Vladimir
Published: February 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted rapid vaccine development and deployment worldwide. Despite widespread vaccination efforts, understanding the effectiveness of vaccines in hospitalized patients remains a critical concern. This retrospective cohort study, conducted at a tertiary healthcare centre in Serbia, tracked patients hospitalized during different waves of COVID-19 variants—Alpha, Delta, and Omicron. Data collection included demographics, comorbidities, symptoms, and vaccination status. Among 3593 patients, those with prior exposure to COVID-19 cases or hospital treatment showed higher positivity rates. Symptom prevalence varied across waves, with coughs persisting. Patients without chronic diseases were more frequent among those testing negative. Vaccine effectiveness varied, with Sinopharm demonstrating a 45.6% effectiveness initially and Pfizer-BioNTech showing an effectiveness of up to 74.8% within 0–84 days after the second dose. Mixed-dose strategies, notably Sinopharm as a primary dose followed by a Pfizer-BioNTech booster, suggested increased protection. Despite substantial vaccination availability, a significant portion of hospitalized patients remained unvaccinated. This study underscores the dynamic nature of vaccine effectiveness and advocates for booster strategies to address evolving challenges in combating COVID-19, particularly in hospitalized patients.
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea: Insights and Progress on Vaccines
Authors: Park Jung-Eun
Published: February 2024

Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) is a swine-wasting disease caused by coronavirus infection. It causes great economic damage to the swine industry worldwide. Despite the continued use of vaccines, PED outbreaks continue, highlighting the need to review the effectiveness of current vaccines and develop additional vaccines based on new platforms. Here, we review existing vaccine technologies for preventing PED and highlight promising technologies that may help control PED virus in the future.
Bacterial Vaccinations in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Paróczai Dóra , Burian Katalin , Bikov Andras
Published: February 2024

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a frequent, often progressive, chronic disease of the lungs. Patients with COPD often have impaired immunity; therefore, they are prone to chest infections, such as pneumonia or bronchitis. Acute exacerbations of COPD are major events that accelerate disease progression, contributing to its symptoms’ burden, morbidity, and mortality. Both pneumonia and acute exacerbations in COPD are caused by bacteria against which there are effective vaccinations. Although the number of randomised controlled studies on bacterial vaccinations in COPD is limited, national and international guidelines endorse specific vaccinations in patients with COPD. This review will summarise the different types of vaccinations that prevent pneumonia and COPD exacerbations. We also discuss the results of early phase studies. We will mainly focus on Streptococcus pneumoniae, as this bacterium was predominantly investigated in COPD. However, we also review studies investigating vaccinations against Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Bordetella pertussis.
Impaired IgM Memory B Cell Function Is Common in Coeliac Disease but Conjugate Pneumococcal Vaccination Induces Robust Protective Immunity
Authors: Moscatelli Olivia G. , Russell Amy K. , Henneken Lee M. , Hardy Melinda Y. , Mazarakis Nadia , Higgins Rachel , Ekin Jesse , McLeod Harry , Simkin Paul , Licciardi Paul V. , Bryant Vanessa L. , Tye-Din Jason A.
Published: February 2024

Coeliac disease (CD) is associated with hyposplenism, an acquired impairment of spleen function associated with reduced IgM memory B cells and increased susceptibility to serious pneumococcal infection. Little is known about the immune implications of hyposplenism in CD or the optimal pneumococcal vaccination strategy. In this study, the immune effects of hyposplenism in CD, and the accuracy of screening approaches and protective responses induced by two different pneumococcal vaccines were examined. Active and treated CD cohorts, and healthy and surgically splenectomised controls underwent testing for the presence of Howell–Jolly bodies and pitted red cells, spleen ultrasound, and immune assessment of IgM memory B cell frequency and IgM memory B cell responses to T cell-dependent (TD) or T cell-independent (TI) stimulation. Responses following conjugate (TD) and polysaccharide (TI) pneumococcal vaccination were compared using ELISA and opsonophagocytic assays. Although hyposplenism is rare in treated CD (5.1%), functional B cell defects are common (28–61%) and are not detected by current clinical tests. Conjugate pneumococcal vaccination induced superior and sustained protection against clinically relevant serotypes. Clinical practice guidelines in CD should recommend routine pneumococcal vaccination, ideally with a conjugate vaccine, of all patients in lieu of hyposplenism screening.
The Chimeric Chaoyang-Zika Vaccine Candidate Is Safe and Protective in Mice
Authors: Dong Hao-Long , Chen Zhi-Li , He Mei-Juan , Cui Jia-Zhen , Cheng Hao , Wang Qing-Yang , Xiong Xiang-Hua , Liu Gang , Chen Hui-Peng
Published: February 2024

Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging flavivirus that causes congenital syndromes including microcephaly and fetal demise in pregnant women. No commercial vaccines against ZIKV are currently available. We previously generated a chimeric ZIKV (ChinZIKV) based on the Chaoyang virus (CYV) by replacing the prME protein of CYV with that of a contemporary ZIKV strain GZ01. Herein, we evaluated this vaccine candidate in a mouse model and showed that ChinZIKV was totally safe in both adult and suckling immunodeficient mice. No viral RNA was detected in the serum of mice inoculated with ChinZIKV. All of the mice inoculated with ChinZIKV survived, while mice inoculated with ZIKV succumbed to infection in 8 days. A single dose of ChinZIKV partially protected mice against lethal ZIKV challenge. In contrast, all the control PBS-immunized mice succumbed to infection after ZIKV challenge. Our results warrant further development of ChinZIKV as a vaccine candidate in clinical trials.
Quantitative Analysis of the Instant and Persistent Inhibition Effects of Maternal Poliovirus Antibodies on the Immune Response in a Phase IV Trial of a Sabin Strain-Based Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine
Authors: Yin Qiongzhou , Zheng Yan , Ying Zhifang , Li Jingyu , Jiang Ya , Bao Wenmei , Dou Youjian , Pu Yi , Lei Jin , Yang Haitao , Jiang Ruiju , Deng Yan , Zhao Zhimei , Pu Jing , Yang Jing , Li Yadong , Xu Min , Cai Wei , Che Yanchun , Shi Li
Published: February 2024

Background: An inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine made from Sabin strains (sIPVs) has widely been used in China since 2015. However, the quantitative data on the instant and persistent inhibition effects of maternal poliovirus antibodies on the immune response to sIPV priming and booster vaccination have not been available yet. Objective: In this study, we aim to explore and quantify the instant and persistent inhibition effect of maternal poliovirus antibodies on the immune response elicited by sIPV primary and booster vaccination. Methods: The immunogenicity data consisting of the days 0 and 30 after the prime and booster vaccination of the sIPV in a phase IV trial were pooled for a quantitative analysis of the inhibition effect of maternal poliovirus antibody. The geometric mean ratio (GMR) was calculated using linear regression models, representing that every 2-fold higher maternal poliovirus antibody titer may result in a (1-GMR) lower postimmunization antibody titer. Results: The GMRs for poliovirus types 1, 2, and 3 were 0.79 (0.77–0.82), 0.85 (0.81–0.89), and 0.87 (0.83–0.91) at 30 days after the priming series, 0.86 (0.83–0.89), 0.81 (0.76–0.85), and 0.86 (0.80–0.93) at one year after the priming series, and 0.96 (0.94–0.99), 0.89 (0.86–0.93), and 0.98 (0.93–1.03) at 30 days after the booster dose. The inhibition effect continued to exist until the booster dose 1 year later, and such a persistent inhibition effect was almost attenuated for poliovirus types 1 and 3, and partly reduced for type 2 at 30 days after the booster dose. Conclusion: A wider interval between the four sIPV doses might be a consideration for reducing the effect of maternal antibodies and subsequently eliciting and maintaining higher antibody levels to protect against poliovirus transmission and infection at the final stage of polio eradication in the global world. This study’s clinical trial registry number is NCT04224519.
NEW COLONIZATION IN THE ISLAMIC WORLD
Authors: Muhibudin Muhibudin
Published: February 2024

In recent times, the dynamics of colonization have evolved beyond the conventional understanding of territorial conquests and dominations. This article delves into the phenomenon of "new colonization" in the Islamic world, focusing on its multifaceted manifestations and implications. By leveraging both qualitative research methodologies, the study uncovers the socio-political, economic, and cultural shifts induced by these neo-colonial practices. Drawing from primary sources, as well as secondary data like trade patterns and political alliance metrics, the article reveals a nuanced landscape of influence and control. Key findings suggest that new colonization in the Islamic world is largely characterized by economic dependencies, strategic geopolitical alliances, and cultural infiltrations. The ramifications of this are vast, affecting the very fabric of societies within the Islamic world, including their political autonomy, economic sovereignty, and cultural identity. The article emphasizes the necessity for increased awareness and proactive strategies to navigate and negotiate these neo-colonial forces.
GENDER INSIGHT IN THE PROCESS OF HUMAN CREATION AL-QURAN PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Khairuddin K , Perdamaian P , Suhaimi S , Abidin Zaitun
Published: February 2024

This article examines the thoughts of a reforming Islamic figure who is a modern Muslim commentator and feminist figure regarding the origins of human creation, including what is contained therein, namely how the concept of gender has become a controversial topic among Islamic figures and Muslim feminists. Feminists claim that there is an element of discrimination against women in the interpretation of classical commentators where in every verse relating to gender, they seem to only elevate the status of men compared to women. However, in reality, Islam is not like that. Islam is a just religion, equalizing the status of men and women. With this discriminatory interpretation, feminists believe that it is necessary to reinterpret the verses of the Koran with a gender perspective, so that the concept of justice in Islam can be immediately revealed. The research method in this paper is a comparative method based on literature study. The results of this research will be able to reveal the concepts of nafs wahidah and zauj in surah al-Nisa verse 1 and al-Zumar (39): 6 which are key to the analysis of the gender problems faced.
Prospects of re-signifying life through the methods of the realistic theater of Constantin Stanislavski and Ivana Chubbuck
Authors: Corrêa Jônatas João
Published: February 2024

Acting is a complex and difficult to define art. It's easy to distinguish between good acting and bad acting. Being able to be captivating in a job while someone else, playing the same role and saying the same words, could be better or worse? If this depended solely on the script, on the beauty of the language, on a skillful construction of the sentence, we would just need to read it. But it's a matter of interpretation.
Economic
efficiency of leather treated with zeolite after the pickling process
Authors: Žuvela Bošnjak Franka , Flinčec Grgac Sandra , Maršić Kristina
Published: February 2024

Raw bovine leather (hide) undergoes a series of manufacturing processes to obtain a finished leather or semi-finished leather, which as such can last for a long period without damage to the hide. The damage by bacteria in the tannery is almost entirely restricted to the soaking operation, but some damages occur under poor storage conditions after pickling and in a wet stage after tanning. Protection against microorganisms is still needed because long periods of storage in moisture and heat create conditions suitable for the rapid growth of microorganisms, which can cause considerable hide damage. The development of microorganisms causes damage that affects the final quality and usability of the leather. In order to avoid damage, the hide undergoes a process of washing and removing microorganisms, before the tanning process. This paper studies and compares the costs of protection from microorganisms of hide treated with bath containing zeolite and citric acid, after the process of pickling, in relation to the costs of removing microorganisms that occur due to poor storage conditions. The costs are one of the elements for determining economic efficiency. This comparison provides an insight into the costs of these processes and their cost-profitability.
Istraživanje odnosa boja i oblika u dizajnu ženskih kostima za latino plesove
Authors: Mecheva Gergana , Indrie Liliana , Dineva Petya , Kazlacheva Zlatina , Zlatev Zlatin , Sturza Amalia
Published: February 2024

This article delves into the complex world of designing women's Latin dance costumes, highlighting the paramount importance of harmonizing current fashion trends with the essential requirements of comfort, flexibility, and the need to emphasize the dancer's graceful movements. The objective of this study was to create few models of Latin dance costumes. To forecast how the users and viewers would perceive Latin dance outfits, an on-line survey was conducted. A regression model was applied to analyze how color and shape interact in the creation of Latin dance costumes. The article focuses on key aspects of costume design, covering an in-depth study of silhouettes and colors and their perception by viewers. Designers are encouraged to focus their creative efforts on prioritizing the comfort and freedom of movement of the dancers, adapting to ever-evolving societal and cultural changes, and exploring innovative solutions to overcome the challenges and limitations inherent in costume creation. The regression model can be used to predict with enough accuracy users' and viewers' opinions on the use of Latin dance costumes. Embracing these results, designers are ready to produce remarkable, comfortable clothing patterns that authentically capture the splendor and diversity of Latin dance culture.
6 Şubat 2023 Kahramanmaraş Depremleri Sonrasında Betonarme Kolonlarda Enine Donatı Kusurlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: Atar Muhammed , İnce Ozan , Taş Ömer Faruk , Özmen Alper , Sayın Erkut
Published: February 2024

Türkiye’de bulunan bina stokunun büyük kısmını betonarme binalar oluşturmaktadır. Yıkıcı depremlerin yaşandığı Türkiye’de betonarme binaların hasar almasında beton kalitesinin düşük olması, donatı detaylarındaki hatalar, statik tasarım hataları ve zemin özelliklerinin iyi belirlenememesi gibi nedenler etkendir. Bu çalışma kapsamında 6 Şubat 2023 Kahramanmaraş depremleri sonrasında Malatya ilinde deprem kaynaklı hasar incelemeleri yapılmıştır. Enine donatı kusurlarından kaynaklı oluşan hasarlar incelenmiştir. İncelenen betonarme yapılarda tespit edilen enine donatı aralıklarının yetersiz olması, kolon kiriş birleşim bölgelerinde enine donatı kullanılmaması veya yetersiz kullanılması, enine donatı kanca boylarının yetersiz olması ve kanca boyu açısının 135o yerine 90o olması ve çiroz kullanılmaması gibi uygulama hataları görseller ile verilmiştir. Ayrıca incelenen enine donatı uygulamalarının Türkiye Deprem Yönetmeliklerinde bulunan enine donatı kuralları ile uygunlukları değerlendirilmiştir.
Institutions of law in the metaverse
Authors: Bengoetxea Joxerramon , Cruz Balbuena Roberto Leopoldo
Published: February 2024

This paper scrutinizes the metaverse's burgeoning impact on the digital landscape and legal systems, emphasizing the imperative for legal adaptation to match technological strides. We explore the widening gap between law and technology, redefining norms and institutions alongside evolving concepts of personhood and civil society. Central inquiries focus on metaverse regulation and its transformative societal implications, urging interdisciplinary collaboration to comprehend its complexities. We caution against inaction, stressing the urgent need for a new jurisdiction safeguarding personal data and property rights. We advocate for comprehensive governance frameworks akin to those addressing climate change, ensuring future generations confront neither the repercussions of our inactivity nor the challenges posed by this challenging technological frontier.
The use of psychological and psychiatric methods in determining valeological competence formation in non-medical students of Ukraine
Authors: Shevchenko A.S. , Tolstaia T.Yu. , Shtefan L.V. , Shevchenko V.V. , Kucherenko S.M. , Kucherenko N.S.
Published: February 2024

Background. Valeological competence is the ability to lead a healthy lifestyle. Teaching the basics of a healthy lifestyle in higher education institutions of Ukraine is regulated by higher education standards. Valeological competence is formed in non-medical students during the teaching of valeological disciplines. At the Ukrainian Engineering Pedagogics Academy (Kharkiv) such a valeological discipline is "Health Pedagogy", at the National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute" (Kharkiv) and at the National University of Civil Defense of Ukraine (Kharkiv) – "Fundamentals of Medical Knowledge and Health-Saving". Confidential questionnaires are used to assess the success of the formation of the motivational-value and personal components of valeological competence, the list of questions of which allows studying the behavior patterns of non-medical students.

Aim. To establish the conformity of the questions of the questionnaires, which are used to study the formation of the motivational-value and personal components of the valeological competence in non-medical students, to the existing psychological and psychiatric methods.

Materials and Methods. The bibliosemantic method and the system analysis method were used in the study.

Results. Correspondence was established between the questions used to assess the success of the formation of the motivational, value and personal components of valeological competence, with the questions of such psychological and psychiatric methods questionnaires by Rogers K. and Diamond R. (social-psychological adaptation), Boyko V.V. (level of emotional burnout), Burtyanskyi D.L. and Krystal V.V. (levels of socio-pedagogical and sexual-behavioral adaptation of a married couple or sexual partners), Navran L. (satisfaction with married life or life with a sexual partner) and the CAGE-AID screening test for alcohol and/or drug addiction.

Conclusions. The questions of the questionnaires used for assess the success of the formation of the motivational-value and personal components of valeological competence in non-medical students, correspond to existing psychological and psychiatric methods, the modification of which to the needs of assessing the formation of the components of valeological competence requires further research.

Keywords: qualitative factor-criterion model, health-saving, valeological education.
Insuficiencia coronaria aguda: síndrome de Master
Authors:   , Fixman Ana
Published: February 2024

La insuficiencia coronaria aguda, fué establecida como entidad clínica específica por Master y colaboradores en el año 1944 y constituye un sindrome agudo debido al fracaso coronario, ocupando un lugar intermedio entre la angina pectoris severa, y el infarto moderado del miocardio. Está caracterizado por una disminución del flujo coronario, el que produce la anoxia del músculo cardiaco. En Junio de 1950 este autor publica un trabajo en el que recalca sobre el uso correcto de los términos insuficiencia coronaria aguda y oclusión coronaria aguda, esta última caracterizada por una obstrucción completa y repentina de las arterias coronarias. Se tratará la insuficiencia coronaria aguda de acuerdo con Master y se presentarán dos casos.
Extracción continua en contracorriente en sistema líquido-líquido
Authors:   , Vitali Sergio Dante
Published: February 2024

En virtud de la difusión alcanzada en la industria en los últimos años, por los procesos da extracción continua en contracorriente en sistemas líquido-líquido, procesos que fueron utilizados por vez primera por Edeleanu y en un intento de contribuir a la resolución por tales métodos de un aspecto particular de su aplicación es que se ha gestado el presente trabajo.- No es propósito nuestro, en el desarrollo de los fundamentos teóricos de la concentración de la fracción vitamínica de un aceite de hígado de tiburón, cuya parte experimental constituye el motivo principal de éste trabajo de tesis, poner al día las teorías ni los métodos de la extracción en contracorriente en un sistema líquido-líquido, sino simplemente fundamentar, con una ligera revista y con las consideraciones teóricas esenciales, las experiencias que hemos realizado y los cálculos que como consecuencia de la teoría y las experiencias, nos han permitido obtener los resultados sobre los que se basan las conclusiones de éste trabajo. Se realizó con tal fin, un estudio del sistema cloroformo- ácido acético-agua, en una columna cuyos caracteres se detallan más adelante. Posteriormente, y en el deseo de hacer viable el estudio previo real izado, es que se aplicaron las características ce la columna para la obtención de un concentrado de Vitamina "A" por extracción de un aceite de hígado de tiburón con metanol, proceso que eliminaría el uso de presiones, como las existentes en el proceso "Solexol" aplicado al mismo problema que utiliza como solvente selectivo al propano líquido a una temperatura próxima a su temperatura crítica, con todos los inconvenientes que para la industria representa el tener que trabajar a presiones más o menos elevadas.
Lessons Learned About Transparency, Fairness, and Explainability from Two Automated Scoring Challenges
Authors: Whitmer John , Beiting-Parrish Magdalen
Published: February 2024

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) conducted two automated scoring challenges with fourth and eighth grade reading (n=20 items, 460k responses) and math (n=10, 260k responses) constructed response items to evaluate the accuracy of AI scoring and to effective methods that could be responsibly included in operational scoring. Submissions required technical reports explaining methods used, interpreting modeling results and conducting fairness analysis. Results demonstrated that automated scoring was nearly as accurate as human raters, despite extremely high levels of baseline human scoring accuracy (Math ~.95 QWK, Reading ~.905 QWK). Biased results were encountered on some items by ELL and IEP status
ASSESSMENT OF CYCLICAL FLUCTUATIONS IN THE SHARE OF HIGH-TECH PRODUCTS IN THE U.K. FOREIGN TRADE
Authors: MAKARENKO Petro , BIELOV Oleksandr
Published: February 2024

The paper presents an original approach to assessing cyclical fluctuations in the share of high-tech products in the foreign trade of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Northern Ireland. This approach can serve as a foundation for decision-making at a state level regarding issues of regulating Ukrainian development in innovation, science, and technology. It also reveals the economic content and distinguishes the influence of separate structural components (linear, accelerated, and cyclical growth) on the changes in the share of high-tech products in the foreign trade. Further, the analysis also determines two important relative indicators: share of high-tech exports in total U.K. manufactured exports and share of high-tech exports in the country’s GDP. The dynamics cycles of hightech exports in the United Kingdom with periods of 4.2 and 4.3 years are determined and the extent of the cyclical component’s influence on the overall trend is calculated. This paper is part of a research project that uses the same original approach to analyze various countries with significant high-tech exports on the global scale.
Komunikasi Politik Serat Kala Tida (Analisis Wacana Komunikasi Politik Serat Kala Tida Karya R.Ng. Ranggawarsito)
Authors: Purnomo,S.Sos Agung
Published: February 2024

Serat/ syair merupakan salah satu media komunikasi pujangga untuk menyampaikan pesannya tentang apa yang dianggapnya penting dan pantas di kenang, baik itu suatu peristiwa, petuah, hiburan atau cerita mitos. Dalam Serat Kalatidha pujangga Ronggowarsito menceritakan tentang keterpurukan kondisi pemerintahan, pemimpin, dan abdi keraton pada massa itu..Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui komunikasi politik yang disampaikan oleh pujangga Ronggowarsito dalam serat Kala Tida dan juga untuk mengetahui pesan dalam teks Serat Kala Tida serta bagaimana komunikasi pujangga kerajaan dalam menyampaikan pendapatnya kepada kerajaan dan masyarakat luas.Meode yang digunakan dalam melakukan analisis komunikasi politik pesan Serat Kala Tida adalah menggunakan pendekatan analisis wacana Sara Mills. Dimana Sara Mills lebih melihat pada bagaimana posisi-posisi aktor ditampilkan dalam teks.Dari pesan komunikasi politik serat Kala Tida, dapat ditarik kesimpulan bawa subjek dalam hal ini adalah Pujangga memberikan gambaran yang dominan pada rusaknya tatanan negara dikarenakan oleh objek Kala Tida, Raja dan abdi kerajaan. Dari ketiga objek, Kala Tida merupakan objek dominan yang menjadi tumpuan segala kerusakan tatanan negara. Sedangkan yang kedua adalah pada abdi kerajaan, disini abdi kerajaan digambarkan sebagai penyebab rusaknya tatanan karena sudah tidak lagi mengindahkan aturan-aturan lama.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Savi (Somatic, Auditory, Visual, Intelektual) Terhadap Peningkatan Motivasi Belajar Dan Keterampilan Berbicara Bahasa Indonesia Pada Siswa Kelas V SD Gugus I Kecamatan Makassar
Authors: Yulianti Yulianti , Asdar Asdar , Hamsiah Andi
Published: February 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan pengaruh model pembelajaran SAVI (Somatic, Auditory, Visual, Intelektual) terhadap peningkatan motivasi belajar dan keterampilan berbicara Bahasa Indonesia siswa kelas V SD Gugus I Kecamatan Makassar. Jenis penelitian ini quasi ekperimental design, dan desain penelitian yang digunakan yaitu non-equivalent control group. Populasi yaitu seluruh siswa kelas V SD Gugus I Kecamatan Makassar yang berjumlah 323 orang, sampelnya yaitu kelas V-c dengan jumlah siswa 25 orang sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas V-d dengan jumlah siswa 24 orang sebagai kelas control. instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data adalah pretest dan postest untuk keterampilan berbicara dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran SAVI  (Somatic,  Auditory, Visual, Intelektua) dan angket untuk motivasi belajar. Data analisis menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif pembelajaran SAVI (Somatic, Auditory, Visual, Intelektual) pada kelas eksperimen motivasi belajar sebesar 89,24 dan untuk keterampilan berbicara sebesar 88,40 dengan sig 0,00 sedangkan pada kelas kontrol yang tidak menerapkan model pembelajaran SAVI (Somatic, Auditory, Visual, Intelektual) motivasi belajar sebesar 53,50 dan keterampilan berbicara sebesar 45,83 dengan sig 0,00. Data tersebut menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh model pembelajaran SAVI (Somatic, Auditory, Visual, Intelektual) terhadap peningkatan motivasi belajar dan keterampilan berbicara bahasa Indonesia pada siswa kelas V SD Gugus I Kecamatan Makassar.
The aims of this study was to describe the effect of the SAVI (Somatic, Auditory, Visual, Intellectual) learning model on increasing learning motivation and Indonesian speaking skills of fifth grade students at SD Cluster I Makassar District. The type of research is quasi-experimental design, the research design used is a non-equivalent control group. The population is all students of class V SD Cluster I, Makassar District, totaling 323 students, the sample is class V-c with 25 students as the experimental class and class V-d with 24 students as the control class. The instruments used to collect data are pretest and posttest. for speaking skills using the SAVI learning model and questionnaires for learning motivation. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis of SAVI learning in the experimental class learning motivation of 89.24 and for speaking skills of 88.40 with a sig of 0.00 while in the control class that did not apply the SAVI learning model learning motivation of 53.50 and speaking skills of 45.83 with a sig of 0.00. The data shows there is an effect of SAVI learning model on increasing learning motivation and Indonesian speaking skills in fifth grade students at SD Gugus I Makassar District.