bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modellierung und Validierung von Latenzzeiten in industriellen Agentensystemen mit Digitalen Zwillingen der KI.Fabrik
Authors: Vogel-Heuser Birgit , Deshpande Yash , Hartl Fandi , Zhao Jingyun , Hou Xuezhou , Hujo Dominik , Prinz Theresa , Pavlic Marko , Burschka Darius , Bengler Klaus , Kellerer Wolfgang , Kraft André , Vojanec Bernd , Markert Timo
Published: October 2024

Durch die zunehmende Automatisierung und Digitalisierung von Produktionsprozessen ist eine effiziente Kommunikation und Koordination in Agentensystemen von entscheidender Bedeutung. Diese Studie analysiert die Verzögerungszeiten der Kommunikations- und Koordinationsprozesse in Agentensystemen anhand von zwei industriellen Anwendungsfällen. Durch die Kategorisierung von Nachrichten werden die lokalen und Netzwerk-Verzögerungen jeder Nachricht modelliert, gemessen und verglichen. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die Modellierung von Verzögerungszeiten vor der Implementierung zu einem effizienteren Ansatz bei der Ausarbeitung der harten und weichen Echtzeitfähigkeiten komplexer Systeme führen kann. Die Generalisierbarkeit der Ergebnisse ermöglicht es, die Ergebnisse auf wiederkehrende Module in Produktionssystemen anzuwenden.
Asset management knowledge graph for production plants in process industry
Authors: Hana Ramy , Kleinert Tobias
Published: October 2024

The introduction and adoption of various semantic models for describing assets within a plant have paved the way for new opportunities. This contribution centers on the establishment and continuous maintenance of a plant asset management system based on knowledge graphs, utilizing the information contained in various semantic models. Additionally, it highlights how the graph can be leveraged in the creation and configuration of AI-based anomaly detection models, aimed at the monitoring of measurement values in a process plant. The concept paves the way for the wide deployment of AI models in monitoring applications in process industry.
Crowding-in or Crowding-out: How Infrastructure Investment Affects Household Consumption
Authors: Yan Zhiyu , Yuan Yufei , Xue Yi
Published: October 2024

This paper constructs a dynamic model of household consumption decisions and accordingly designs empirical analyses to identify how infrastructure investment affects private consumption. The estimation results of provincial panel data reveal that infrastructure investment can not only indirectly promote household consumption through the income channel but also directly promote household consumption expansion through the expectations channel, with a significant “crowding-in” effect. However, the effect is significantly weaker in provinces with a lower housing supply elasticity, showing the “crowding-out” pattern through the wealth channel. Household survey data provide an explanation for individual heterogeneity. Infrastructure investment has a greater pushing effect on house prices in provinces with a lower housing supply elasticity. Rapid house price growth has significant “crowding-out” effects on the consumption of wealthy households. This not only significantly weakens the driving effect of infrastructure investment on aggregate household consumption, but also increases wealth inequality in the long term. This paper explains how infrastructure investment affects household consumption and the corresponding role played by house prices, providing empirical evidences for theoretical studies related to macro-regulatory policies in China.
Balancing Openness and Protection:Homogenization of Regulatory Laws in Digital Service Trade
Authors: Yang Cuihong , Wang Xiaolin , Wang Huijuan , Xia Yan
Published: October 2024

Digital service trade has emerged as a pivotal engine for global economic transformation and development. However, the implementation of differentiated regulatory measures for trade in digital services among economies has led to increasingly frequent trade disputes. This paper constructs a regulatory homogeneity network for digital service trade in 60 major economies, and systematically evaluates the structural characteristics of the network and the regulatory homogeneity among economies from 2014 to 2021. Furthermore, this paper empirically examines the impact of the partnership characteristics of regulatory homogenization in the network of major economies on their exports. The analysis of the network structure shows that major economies are more inclined to optimize and simplify existing trade partnerships, and are moving towards more diversified restrictive measures in the regulatory model of digital services trade, which has led to the rise of trade protectionism. The empirical text results show that expanding and deepening the regulatory homogeneous partnership of trade in digital services promotes the export of digital services in major economies. This promotion effect is mainly achieved by reducing the cost of digital service trade and enhancing business trust. In addition, the export promotion effect of developing regulatory homogenization partnerships is better than that of increasing the openness of digital service trade, and the homogenization of policies between openness and protection is more important. This paper provides important implications for coordinating the openness and security of digital services trade: China should actively cooperate with multilateral and bilateral digital service trade partners to jointly build a homogeneous environment for regulatory regulations. In particular, it is necessary to deepen the regulatory homogeneity partnership with Asian and developing economies to expand the influence of the “China model” in the global regulation of digital services trade.
Uncertainty of the Export VAT Rebate Policy: Measurement and Its Effects
Authors: Zhang Yanzhe , Xu Helian , Shao Xiaokai
Published: October 2024

Based on the export VAT rebate rate data from 2004 to 2015, this paper measures the uncertainty of Chinese export VAT rebate policy by using unexpected fluctuation of export VAT rebate rate, and finds that the index varies across products, years and industries. Then, the paper studies the influence of the uncertainty of export VAT rebate policy on China’s export growth from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. The research results show that this uncertainty reduces the expected profit of export enterprises and their optimal output, and significantly reduces the growth rate of the ordinary export that applies the export VAT rebate method, but it has no impact on the processing export. By decomposing total value of exports, it is found that the growth in the number of ordinary export relationship and average sales decrease with the increase of uncertainty, while the average price growth rate increases slightly, and these effects are only reflected in the newly entered export relations. The findings suggest that when the uncertainty of export VAT rebate policy is high, enterprises are more cautious about entering the ordinary export market and more likely to adopt a low-quantity-high-price strategy.
Coordinated Regional Economic Development: A Study of the Relationship Between Regional Policies and Business Performance
Authors: Chen Xiaoxian , Ling Wei
Published: October 2024

In the context of the global spread of the Corona Virus Disease 2019, improving enterprise performance, promoting regional economic development, and solving the problem of unbalanced and inadequate regional development are important considerations for regional policy formulation. To understand the relationship between regional policies and corporate performance, this study starts with theories related to regional policies and corporate performance, and proposes two hypotheses. The Western Development, Northeast Revitalization of the Old Industrial Base, and Central Rise Plan are selected as typical representatives of regional policies, and the hypotheses are verified through a double difference model. The results showed that regional policies could improve corporate performance, especially for state-owned enterprises (SOEs). The correlation between the revitalization of the old industrial base in Northeast China and the performance of SOEs was strong, with a correlation coefficient of 0.832. When conducting robustness tests by changing time periods, the correlation values between the performance of SOEs and policies in the three policy implementation areas of revitalizing Northeast China, western development, and central rise were 0.887, 0.764, and 0.652, respectively. Compared to non-SOEs, SOEs had a more significant effect on regional policy improvement. This conclusion was consistent with the empirical results of hypotheses 1 and 2. Based on this foundation, recommendations are offered for the suitability of regional policies to furnish theoretical frameworks for enhancing the regional policy structure and augmenting the precision and inclusivity of regional policy development. The research model is utilized to reveal the important role of regional policies in promoting enterprise performance improvement and promoting regional economic development. It can provide strong evidence support for policy makers. The study offers a scientific theoretical basis and empirical support that assist policymakers in comprehending policy objectives and implementation strategies with greater precision. Therefore, the coordinated advancement of regional economic development is facilitated.
ÖTZI – ein gewichtiger Mann: Feuchtetechnische Aspekte der Konservierung der Eismann-Mumie
Authors: Mutter Daniel
Published: October 2024

Die Entdeckung der Gletschermumie in den Südtiroler Alpen gab den Startschuss für eine einzigartige, wissenschaftliche und mediale Karriere für die unter dem Namen „Ötzi“ weltbekannt gewordene Eismann-Mumie. Die Entwicklung der für die Konservierung der einmaligen archäologischen Sensation aus dem Eis benötigten High-Tech-Kühlkammer bietet den Stoff für eine spannende Geschichte, die ein immer wiederkehrendes Missverständnis in der Feuchtemesstechnik aufklärt: Wasser gefriert nicht zwingend bei 0 °C, aber Eis schmilzt immer bei 0 °C!
Mop Water Performance
Authors: Schares Evan Mitchell
Published: October 2024

This essay proffers the author’s 2018 staged production of Gloryfire in the HopKins Black Box Theatre as a case study in the staging of experimental mop water performance. Mop water performance is a creative and embodied method of critical inquiry that animates feminist and queer storytelling, poetry, and polemic on the stage. Drawing from the author’s directorial and devising experience, this essay offers dirty mop water as a theoretically informed arts-based qualitative practice within queer performance studies.
A Chair Is Still a Chair
Authors: Stewart Terah J. , Breeden Roshaunda L. , Weston Erin R. , Evans Meg E. , Scanlon Daniel J. , Collier Joan
Published: October 2024

Through this study researchers explore the photos, narratives, and overall experiences of 11 fat college students with physical campus environments. Using a blended approach to combine a fat studies framework, campus ecology, and the concept of body terrorism, we unearth the difficulty students have in these environments. We offer our perspectives and experience of departures in photovoice research through our attempt at a power-conscious collaborative photovoice approach. Findings include significant impacts on physical health, mental health, and safety of fat college students, manifesting as a form of body terrorism.
Echogenicity as a standalone nodule characteristic is not inferior to the TIRADS systems in the 10–20 mm nodule diameter range in patient selection for fine needle aspiration: a pilot study
Authors: Rucz Karoly , Hegedűs Laszlo , Bonnema Steen Joop , Frasoldati Andrea , Jambor Laszlo , Kovacs Gabor Laszlo , Papini Enrico , Russ Gilles , Karanyi Zsolt , Nagy Endre V , Solymosi Tamas
Published: October 2024

Objective

The ultrasound evaluation of thyroid nodules (TNs) in patient selection for fine needle aspiration (FNA) requires both uniformly accepted definitions of each nodule characteristic and extensive experience from the examiner. We hypothesized that nodule echogenicity alone may provide comparable performance to more complex approaches in patient selection for FNA.

Patients and methods

Seven highly experienced investigators from four countries evaluated, online, the ultrasound (US) video recordings of 123 histologically verified TN by answering 17 nodule characteristics-related questions. The diagnostic performances of five TN image reporting and data systems (TIRADS) were compared to making decisions based solely on the echogenicity of the nodule for indicating FNA in 110 nodules ≥10 mm.

Results

In the 10–20 mm size range, the sensitivities and specificities of the five TIRADS systems in identifying malignant nodules were 80.5–91.0% and 31.4–50.9%, respectively. Had FNA been recommended for all hypoechoic nodules, disregarding other US characteristics, comparable sensitivity and specificity (87.5% and 43.4%, respectively) were obtained. Compared to nodules >20 mm, a higher proportion of cancers were hypoechoic in the 10–20 mm size range (87.2% vs 77.8%, P = 0.05). In the 10–20 mm size range, compared to hypoechoic nodules, a significantly lower proportion of isoechoic nodules demonstrated suspicious findings (70.7% vs 30.0%, P < 0.05).

Conclusion

In contrast to >20 mm diameter nodules, the recommendation of FNA may rely on a single US feature, echogenicity, in the 10–20 mm size range. If independently confirmed in larger cohorts, this may simplify nodule evaluation in this size range.
UNA UNA OBRA DE MODESTO BROCOS PARA LA POSTERIDAD. EL TRÍPTICO DE SANTIAGO EN EL CONTEXTO DEL RESURGIMIENTO DE LAS PEREGRINACIONES Y EN LAS COLECCIONES ARTÍSTICAS DE LA CATEDRAL COMPOSTELANA
Authors: Fernandes Capel Heloisa Selma , Yzquierdo Peiró Ramón
Published: October 2024

Residente en Brasil durante la mayor parte de su vida, el compostelano Modesto Brocos se trasladó a Europa entre los años 1897 y 1901 con el fin de pintar, en Roma, un cuadro por él «soñado antes de ser pintor» y en el que representó varios pasajes de la tradición jacobea. Tras presentarlo, con escaso éxito, en París y Madrid, un descorazonado Brocos lo dejó en depósito en la catedral de Santiago y regresó a Río de Janeiro. Hoy constituye una de las grandes joyas desconocidas de las colecciones catedralicias, a pesar de haber tenido una importancia clave en el resurgimiento de las peregrinaciones a Santiago y de tener una presencia destacada entre la colección pictórica de la catedral. El presente estudio analiza el proceso de realización del cuadro, las vicisitudes de su autor, su ingreso en los fondos catedralicios, su papel dentro de un programa de revitalización del fenómeno jacobeo a principios del siglo XX y su valorización reciente, tras una compleja restauración que lo salvó de su desaparición. Así mismo, se aportan fechas y datos inéditos que permiten establecer su período de realización en Roma, su conclusión y su llegada a la catedral compostelana.
Medidas de control de olores para un tanque homogeneizador de una planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales en Costa Rica
Authors: Ramos-Castellón Britanny , Barrios-Hernandez Mary Luz
Published: October 2024

[Objective] This study aimed to evaluate the short-term response of four different odor control measures in a homogenization tank of a university Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). [Methodology] The following were implemented: aeration, adding lime, adding iron sulfate, and adding the commercial product BiOWiSH® Odor over four hydraulic retention times. The effluent and the unit were monitored during each period, using a baseline to compare the measures. Hydrogen potential, oxidation-reduction potential, dissolved oxygen, and dissolved sulfide concentration were measured in triplicate every 30 minutes. An odor perception survey was administered to WWTP visitors to evaluate intensity, offensiveness, and character (15 surveys per monitoring period). Differences were determined between control measures and the baseline using Student’s t-tests (quantitative data) and Mood’s median tests (qualitative data). Minitab 2019 was used with a 95% confidence level. [Results] All control measures significantly reduced the dissolved sulfide concentration in the unit. Aeration prevented oxygen depletion, reductive regime, and acid fermentation, which favored the oxidation of odorants. Aeration was also the only studied control measure that reduced odor intensity and offensiveness. [Conclusions] Applying aeration changed unit behavior and odor perception, which confirms its effectiveness, while adding iron sulfate, lime, and BiOWiSH® did not significantly change odor perception.
An Analysis of Students’ Mathematical Reasoning in Solving Probability Problems Judging from Learning Styles: The Converger
Authors: Arifanti Dwi Risky , Raupu Sumardin , Thalhah Sitti Zuhaerah , Ikram Muhammad
Published: October 2024

[Background] Several challenges are encountered by students when attempting to solve probability problems, one of which relates to reasoning about the given problem scenario. This phenomenon may arise due to variations in students’ learning styles. [Objective] Thus, the current study aimed to examine students’ reasoning abilities when dealing with probability problems, focusing on those with converging learning styles. [Method] This study employed a qualitative method, involving two students with a converging learning style who were invited to solve reasoning tasks. Three instruments were utilized: learning style questionnaire, mathematical reasoning tasks, and semi-structured interviews. The research data was analyzed through data reduction and display. [Results] The study’s findings revealed that, in solving probability problems, convergers (students with a converging learning style) primarily relied on imitative reasoning. These students demonstrated four patterns. First, they accurately and comprehensively articulated known information from a question and correctly identified the question being asked. Second, they possessed a conceptual understanding of probability but provided inaccurate explanations regarding arithmetic sequences. Although they could devise problem-solving strategies, their articulation of these strategies lacked precision. Third, they utilized the concept of probability and employed problem-solving strategies to solve the given problem and explain the steps involved in reaching the solution. Four, they derived answers from problem-solving strategies and drew accurate conclusions, often exhibiting a tendency to trust their answers and subsequently verify them. [Conclusions] Students with converging learning styles predominantly used imitative reasoning when solving probability problems.
Revoluciones: Entre historia e historiografía
Authors: Benigno Francesco
Published: October 2024

Érase una vez las revoluciones, acontecimientos grandiosos capaces de producir transformaciones epocales a través de un cambio de régimen político que fundaba comunidades políticas o sociales, religiosas o nacionales, y cuyo recuerdo ha seguido acompañándolas en el tiempo. Hoy, que el esquema evolutivo y progresivo del que las revoluciones eran conyunturas fundamentales ha entrado en crisis; hoy, que dudamos de que el futuro sea necesariamente mejor que el pasado, ¿qué queda de las revoluciones?, ¿cómo podemos repensar estos acontecimientos que marcaron la historia? Este libro intenta responder a estas preguntas moviéndose entre la historia y la historiografía.
"World War II and Lithuania" organised by Vytautas the Great War Museum
Authors: Jurevičiūtė Aušra
Published: October 2024

-
Political elite in Samogitia in the beginning of the 15th century - middle of the 16th century
Authors: Pamemeckis Stasys
Published: October 2024

-
Cyberactivism and Social and Political Participation Regarding the War in Ukraine: Analysis of Social Interactions in Spanish on Twitter
Authors: Torrecillas-Lacave María-Teresa , Fernández-Martínez Luis-Manuel
Published: October 2024

To evaluate and understand the dynamics of citizen participation in social networks concerning the war in Ukraine and delve into the phenomenon of cyberactivism, this study focuses on the conversation generated in Spanish around the conflict on Twitter. The research analyses 1,138,747 original tweets to investigate the general characteristics of the conversation, the user interaction patterns, and the creation and structure of communities and to determine the connecting factors. The study employs machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques via the Graphext data analytics tool. The conversation volume is very high, but the network of interactions is characterized by being unstructured and dominated by white noise, with disjointed interactions setting the tone of the conversation. Verified accounts and emotionality stand out as factors of connection and interconnection in the network. This case study highlights a form of social and political participation oriented towards visibility and information about the cause at a level of deliberation and debate that shows empathy and sympathy in a context close to slacktivism.
Hashtivism as media discourse: analysing pioneer environmental action in Public Service Media through transmedia formula
Authors: Alonso-Jurnet Ángela , Larrondo-Ureta Ainara
Published: October 2024

Various studies have analysed the news media’s participation in debates generated in the public digital sphere represented by social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Some of these debates have gained strength and become authentic movements linked to certain social struggles, such as feminism. Similarly, the so-called ‘environmental hashtivism’ or ‘eco-hashtivism’ is acquiring increasing importance in the context of this digital sphere. In view of this, the focus of this article is the distinctive area of public radio and television channels in Europe to examine the transmedia action #EKIN_klima, developed by the Basque public audiovisual corporation Euskal Irrati Telebista (EITB). The study of this pioneering initiative allows us to understand just how the eco-activism actions of the public news media can help to reposition it within the hybrid media system and contribute to the modernisation of its social function, along the lines of other actions, such as those carried out by the BBC against disinformation. In this way, it has been noted that the environmental issue is not only something to be included in the news media agenda, but also an opportunity for the public news media to legitimise its social and innovative character through transmedia branding actions.
Introduction. Our relationships with GenAI and the media: Testing the limits of transparency, trust and moral agency
Authors: Borden Sandra-L. , Codina Lluís , Ufarte-Ruiz María-José
Published: October 2024

We present the last part of this special issue on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Communication: Ethical Implications for Media. This editorial examines the role that humans should play in the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in the media. It provides an overview of transparency as an ethical obligation in relation to trust and truthfulness when using GenAI to create different kinds of content. Finally, it enters into the debate about the moral status of machines as we anticipate ethical questions in the study of ethics and GenAI in the media. Six articles complete this special issue with studies examining implications of GenAI for semiotics research, public relations, advertising, fact checking, information literacy and journalism education.
Start making sense. Sociosemiotic contributions to the understanding of Generative Artificial Intelligences
Authors: Scolari Carlos-A.
Published: October 2024

The article delves into the symbiotic relationship between sociosemiotics and AI research, specifically focusing on Generative Artificial Intelligences (GenAI). As GenAI gain traction in verbal and iconic creation, in the context of various cultural and communication theories, sociosemiotics emerges as a key framework for understanding these processes. The article addresses questions such as: How have the relationships between AI research and sociosemiotics evolved? How can sociosemiotics contribute to the understanding of GenAI? If Umberto Eco (1986) distinguished between general semiotics and specific (or applied) semiotics, what would be the main characteristics of a semiotics of Generative AI? In this context, the article’s objectives encompass three dimensions: 1) Tracing the intertwined evolution of sociosemiotics and AI research over 75 years, spotlighting the textual and sociosemiotics contributions; 2) Proposing a series of possible sociosemiotic interventions in the realm of GenAI; and 3) Reflecting on the emergence of an applied semiotics of GenAI. Ultimately, the article encapsulates the intricate interplay between sociosemiotics and GenAI, paving the way for novel insights into AI’s semiotic foundations and its multifaceted implications in contemporary digital creation.
Using generative Artificial Intelligence tools in Public Relations: Ethical concerns and the impact on the profession in the Romanian context
Authors: Cusnir Camelia , Nicola Anamaria
Published: October 2024

The controversy surrounding ChatGPT has reopened the debate about the impact of new technologies in many fields of activities, including communication and PR. This study mapped Romanian PR practitioners’ use of generative AI and their perception of it, placing a special focus on the ethical concerns involved and the implications for the profession itself. We took a quantitative-qualitative approach by using both a survey and semi-structured interviews. Our goal was to determine the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the Romanian PR industry and to understand the reasons and challenges behind integrating generative AI in PR practice. The survey findings revealed a substantial adoption (73.5%) of AI within the Romanian PR community, with an overwhelming 91.6% of them using ChatGPT. The satisfaction level was remarkably high, with 92% expressing satisfaction with generative AI application efficacy. Benefits included timesaving, work simplification, and the reduction of repetitive tasks. Surprisingly, not only did 67.3% of respondents not perceive AI as an immediate threat to PR jobs, but 80.5% believed AI represents an opportunity for the industry. Indeed, almost all our interviewees admitted relief and satisfaction when using generative AI tools to complete their tasks. However, some concerns were expressed regarding the quality of the generative AI content and, in particular, the need to always check this kind of content by a human editor before using it. Moreover, PR professionals’ main ethical concerns are related to the issue of transparency towards their clients when using AI tools to produce different types of content.
NGS Bladder cancer
Authors:   University of Rzeszow, Cieśla Marek
Published: October 2024

The study group comprises 46 patients with urothelial bladder cancers referred for transurethral resection of the tumour. A molecular study on tumour-derived DNA was performed using next-generation sequencing. Somatic mutations were screened in 50 genes involved in cancerogenesis
Conserving Caribbean Mangroves with Blue Carbon
Authors: Munguía Steffanie , Bhat Mahadev
Published: October 2024

The growing conservation finance gap presents a critical challenge to wetlands protection. However, the growing interest in nature-based solutions may help close this gap. In this paper, we review the various factors that might impact the viability of blue carbon as a market mechanism for supporting implementation of wetland protection programs, such as the Ramsar Convention, financially in the Caribbean. We conduct a literature review to ascertain the compatibility of the existing program mechanisms with different valuation methods, including an overview of requirements for accessing markets, a summary of market values that might be considered, and a broad overview of the potential value of mangrove carbon stocks in the Caribbean. We find that the existing coastal wetland carbon stocks of the Caribbean hold enormous monetizable potential, as the region boasts large expanses of some of the most productive carbon sequestering ecosystems, especially mangroves. However, there are still substantial gaps in our understanding of these stocks, including the exact extent of different ecosystem types and estimates of their carbon stocks under different geological, hydrological, and environmental conditions. Blue carbon financing could be a viable funding source to promote the wise use of coastal wetlands by supporting ongoing as well as future restoration efforts.
How Will Sea Level Rise Affect Coastal Wetlands on the Atlantic Coast of Mexico: Impacts and Species Responses?
Authors: Abel Sánchez-García Edgar , Moreno-Casasola Patricia , Monroy Ibarra Roberto
Published: October 2024

Mexico’s Atlantic Coast with its mosaic of coastal wetlands is vulnerable to sea level rise. These wetlands are transition zones between the terrestrial and the marine environments. Due to their location, the rise in sea level could increase the level of flooding and salinity in these ecosystems. A synthetic model was applied to the Mexican Atlantic coast, and the La Mancha lagoon was used for local experiments with wetland species. Our objectives were: 1) identify the potentially floodable coastal wetlands in the face of a sea level rise of one and two meters, and 2) determine the percentages of germination for seven popal (freshwater marsh) species and the survival and growth of a swamp tree species, Annona glabra seedlings under different flood and salinity conditions. For the first objective, we developed a synthetic model using three information layers: altitude of the land (elevation), water bodies, and wetland vegetation. For the second, we carried out two experiments: 1) a laboratory germination experiment with eight treatments (2 flood levels × 4 salinity levels), and 2) greenhouse growth seedlings experiment with nine treatments (3 flood levels × 3 salinity levels). Our model identified 470,480 and 720,902 ha of wetlands potentially affected under one- and two-meter scenarios, respectively. The germination experiment results showed that most popal species germinated higher under no salinity conditions as expected. The seedling experiment recorded that survival and growth were higher under no salinity conditions. In both experiments, salinity was the most stressful factor. According to the model, the tulares and mangroves will have significant areas affected by sea level rise. In addition, freshwater wetlands will be affected in two crucial stages of their cycle life: germination and seedlings establishment
Effect of UV radiation on asphalt functional groups through FTIR and entropy weight method
Authors: Hu Jinxuan , Song Shiyu , Chen Meizhu , Liu Quantao , Yu Yang , Chen Yuyi , Deng Hongyang , Zhang Xuncheng
Published: October 2024

Ultraviolet (UV) ageing is an important factor that affects the service performance of asphalt pavement. However, transformation of the functional groups of asphalt under UV radiation remains to be studied as the ageing mechanism of asphalt could be better understood by studying its functional groups. In this study, asphalt was aged using three wavelength bands of UV light. The changes in the characteristic functional groups of the asphalt before and after UV treatment were analysed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The entropy weight method was used to calculate the counts of interconversion. The results showed that the carbonyl index of asphalt increased after UV ageing, while the methylene, aromatic, aliphatic and sulfoxide indices decreased. After the asphalt was aged by UV light, the C–C, C–H and C=C bonds in the asphalt material were converted into C=O and S=O bonds were converted into sulfur dioxide. The results of this work could be used to simulate asphalt molecules in order to better understand the performance and properties of asphalt.
A konfliktusok vallási gyökerei a Közel-Keleten
Authors: Kis-Benedek József
Published: October 2024

A Közel-Keleten lévő konfliktusoknak számos oka van, ezek között kiemelt szerepet töltenek be a vallási motívumok. Jelen tanulmányban a szerző a keresztények helyzetének változásait vizsgálja történeti összefüggésben a Közel-Keleten. A hidegháború előtti időszakot összehasonlítja a hidegháború utáni helyzettel, megállapítva, hogy a nyugati hatalmak érdeklődése a keresztények helyzetével és szerepével kapcsolatban napjainkban jelentős mértékben csökkent. A cikk foglalkozik az iszlám vallás különböző megjelenési formáival, azok sajátosságaival, különös tekintettel a radikalizmusra.
A konfliktusok vallási gyökerei a Közel-Keleten
Authors: Kis-Benedek József
Published: October 2024

A tanulmányban a szerző a dzsihádista szalafizmus gyökereivel, megjelenési formáival, irányzataival, képviselőivel foglalkozik. Kitér a szalafiták szerepére az arab változások során. Megállapítja a szerző, hogy a változások kisajátítására a radikális személyek és szervezetek nem voltak képesek. Az iszlám és az iszlamizmus nem jelent globális fenyegetést a nyugat részére, a biztonsági kockázatokkal azonban számolni kell.
A magyar fegyveres erők 1914–1945 között
Authors: Számvéber Norbert
Published: October 2024

A magyar állam fegyveres ereje 1914 és 1945 között több változáson esett át. Az első világháborúban a magyar katonák mindegyik fronton harcoltak, még Palesztinában is. 1918 őszén a magyar állam és gyenge hadserege is önálló lett, de a külső politikai és katonai nyomásnak nem tudott ellenállni. A Magyar Tanácsköztársaság fegyveres ereje gyakorlatilag honvédő harcok megvívására kényszerült nemzetközi forradalmi expanzió helyett. 1919 és 1944 között a magyar haderő nemzeti jelleget kapott. 1920 és 1938 között a magyar hadügyi fejlődést a trianoni békeszerződés korlátozta. A Magyar Királyi Honvédséget a szomszédos országokhoz csatolt magyar területek visszafoglalására képezték ki és szerelték fel. Ez a magyar katonai potenciál a Szovjetunió ellen megindított hadjáratban 1941 és 1944 között kevésnek bizonyult. 1944–1945-ben magyarországi harcokban a magyar csapatok több alkalommal is kiemelkedően küzdöttek, de 1944 októberétől megindult a haderő lélektani széthullása.
A katonai stratégia
Authors: Szendy István
Published: October 2024

A katonai stratégia a hadelmélet egyik meghatározó és egyik legfontosabb területe. A katonai stratégia az a szilárd alap, amelyre az országvédelemre való felkészítésének terve, a csapatok vezetése, kiképzése felépül. Konkrétan a hadseregek különféle doktrínáiban, szabályzataiban és utasításaiban nyilvánul meg. A katonai stratégiák csak akkor képesek a küldetésüket betölteni, ha tartalmuk világos, kategorikus, és alkalmasak arra, hogy funkcionális szerepükből adódóan hatékonyan hozzájáruljanak a társadalmi közösségek fenntartható fejlődésének megvalósulásához.
Vallási szélsőségek a MENA-országokban
Authors: Kis-Benedek József
Published: October 2024

A tanulmány a vallási szélsőségek okait, gyökereit, a dzsihád szerepét elemzi a MENA-országokban. Megállapítja, hogy a vallási szélsőségek megjelenése a térség problémái közül csak egy, érvényesülésük pedig országonként eltérő. Az okok csak történelmi visszatekintéssel tisztázhatók, ezért megkerülhetetlen az ilyen típusú elemzés. A szerző tárgyalja a dzsihád helyét az iszlámban (ami szintén vitatható, ha valaki nem ismeri az iszlám valláslényegét) és ebben a dzsihád különféle értelmezését. Napjainkban a fő ellentmondás nem a muzulmánok és a Nyugat között nyilvánul meg, hanem a muzulmán lakosságon belül a mérsékeltek és a radikálisok között.
Az oltóvízzel történő szennyezés megelőzésével kapcsolatos nemzetközi szabályozás vizsgálata (I. rész)
Authors: Kátai-Urbán Maxim , Cimer Zsolt , Lévai Zoltán
Published: October 2024

A veszélyes üzemekben esetlegesen bekövetkező veszélyes anyaggal kapcsolatos súlyos balesetek a tűzoltásnál keletkezett szennyezett oltóvíz által a felszíni- és felszín alatti vizekbe, vagy a talajba kerülve jelentős környezeti károkat okozhatnak. Jelen cikksorozatban a szerzők célja: elemezni és értékelni az oltóvíz felfogó és tároló létesítmények tervezésével és létesítésével kapcsolatos nemzetközi előírásokat. A tanulmány első részében − szakirodalmi áttekintést követően − bemutatjuk az oltóvízszennyezés megelőzéssel kapcsolatos nemzetközi szabályrendszer kialakulásának előzményeit, valamint tagállami, hatósági és üzemeltetői feldatok teljesítéséhez kapcsolódó nemzetközi ajánlásokat.
Violencias, memorias y afectos en la literatura argentina contemporánea
Authors: Fandiño Laura
Published: October 2024

El artículo inicia reflexionando sobre la relación entre literatura y violencia latinoamericana a partir de un meme para subrayar la necesidad de contextualizar cada expresión de la violencia en el continente . Se detiene, en un segundo momento, en la provisoria propuesta de tres líneas para pensar la relación entre violencia y literatura argentina del siglo XXI. Por último, a razón de una de las líneas propuestas, el artículo avanza sobre la escritura de Camila Sosa Villada y el análisis específico de su relato "Cotita de la Encarnación".
Percepção sobre a prática de leitura compartilhada: projeto pedagógico “Aprimorando a fluência leitora”
Authors: Garbulha Tunuchi de Campos Sheila , Aparecida Pinheiro Rosa
Published: October 2024

Partimos da percepção dos professores, acerca dos resultados obtidos através de um projeto pedagógico voltado para o desenvolvimento e aprimoramento da fluência leitora, conduzido pela professora da sala de recursos em uma escola pública da rede municipal de Porto Feliz, situada no interior de São Paulo. O projeto teve como foco os alunos dos 4º e 5º anos do Ensino Fundamental I que apresentavam dificuldades na leitura. A metodologia adotada baseou-se nos estudos do modelo psicolinguístico chamado Dupla-Via, bem como respaldado em referências do campo de estudo. A partir da mensuração, foi constatado um progresso significativo na velocidade de leitura e na capacidade de decodificação de palavras, pseudopalavras e textos. Já os professores, observaram mudanças nas atitudes dos alunos, como mais confiança ao ler em voz alta. A percepção geral sobre a prática dessas atividades individuais cumpriu seu objetivo ao constatar a significativa contribuição da sala de recursos dentro do ambiente escolar para o processo de aprendizagem.
Storytelling: recontextualizing language in literacy for student learning
Authors: Backes Luciana , Felicetti Vera Lúcia , Almeida Fabiane Aparecida Parcianello de
Published: October 2024

The article discusses the recontextualization of language, through storytelling, in literacy to overcome student learning difficulties, based on teacher training. The aim is to identify relevant aspects in storytelling that enhance the learning of students in the process of literacy. Thus, we established a dialogue between different perspectives on literacy to recontextualize written language. The case study included the application of pre- and post-tests to 3rd grade students in the Canoas/RS municipal school system, training for the teachers of these students and pedagogical practices. Based on the data analyzed quantitatively, we found that storytelling makes it possible to explore and construct different situations, contextualizing written language in the expression of meanings and the construction of hypotheses, as well as problematizing everyday life through the stories experienced.
Dynamics of Destruction of Two-dimensional Analog Models Discrete Environments with Different Organization of their Structural Compositions
Authors: B Sheludchenko , P Zabrodsky
Published: October 2024

Based on the main phenomenological features of the Coulomb-Navier rheological body, several most characteristic simulated models of discrete environments with different structural compositions have been proposed. Mechanical testing of the specified simulator models allows for investigating the dynamics of deformation (restructuring of composition) of discrete (including loose) environments with varying organization (within a wide range) of their structural compositions. The main thermodynamic peculiarities of the deformation and destruction processes of discrete environment structures under different variations of external loading application schemes have been identified.
Investigations of Antibiotic Susceptibilities of S. aureus Strains Isolated from Various Clinical Samples
Authors: Sait Ramazan Gülbay , Metin Doğan
Published: October 2024

Objective: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a critical microorganism that causes a range of infections with high morbidity and mortality rates, including skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, endocarditis, pneumonia, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, and sepsis in both community and healthcare settings. The objective of this study was to ascertain the antimicrobial resistance rates of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and Methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) isolates derived from a range of clinical samples submitted to the Medical Microbiology Laboratory of our hospital and to examine the resistance profile specific to our hospital. Methodology: The study included 229 S. aureus isolates collected between 2022 and 2023. The isolates were identified through the application of conventional methods and the MALDI-TOF-MS system (VITEK MS, bioMerieux France). The antimicrobial susceptibility of the isolates was determined by the BD Phoenix automated system (Becton Dickinson, USA) in accordance with the criteria set forth by the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST). Results: The MRSA rate in the one-year period was 25.77%. When the distribution of S. aureus isolates was analyzed, it was determined that blood cultures were the most common clinical specimens from which S. aureus was isolated. Resistance to glycopeptides and linezolid was determined in MRSA isolates, albeit at a low rate. No resistance to glycopeptide and linezolid was detected in MSSA isolates. MSSA isolates were found to have a more sensitive profile to other antibiotics than MRSA isolates. The highest resistance rate was detected against penicillin with 100% and 87.06% in MRSA and MSSA isolates, respectively. In addition, the most sensitive antibiotics were determined to be glycopeptide, linezolid, daptomycin, and aminoglycoside. Conclusion: In conclusion, knowing the resistance profiles of S. aureus isolates in our hospital, will guide empirical treatment. Furthermore, the implementation of effective infection control measures and a cautious approach to antibiotic use will contribute to the management of MRSA infections.
STREAM Benthic Metabarcoding Lab Protocol v2
Authors: Maitland Carley , Wright Michael , Hajibabaei Mehrdad
Published: October 2024

STREAM (Sequencing the Rivers for Environmental Assessment and Monitoring; www.stream-dna.org) is a Canada-wide community-based science program established in 2018 which is led by the research laboratory of Dr. Mehrdad Hajibabaei at the University of Guelph' Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (Guelph, Canada), in collaboration with Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Living Lakes Canada. Using standardized training, field, laboratory, and bioinformatic protocols, communities can send freshwater benthic kick-net samples for DNA metabarcoding analysis, which allows for the rapid identification of benthic and diatom taxa within the sample. Through the duration of this program, over 2000 samples have been contributed and analysed to date. This protocol details the DNA metabarcoding lab methods developed for use by the Hajibabaei lab on STREAM. Also linked within the protocol are the STREAM Field Sampling Protocol, and details of bioinformatic processing through the MetaWorks (Porter and Hajibabaei, 2022) pipeline.
Artificial intelligence tools for molecular analysis of sensitization profiles in patients with atopic dermatitis and bronchial asthma
Authors: Fomina D. S. , Lebedkina M. S. , Nikitina E. A. , Dushkin A. D. , Chernov A. A. , Yukhnovskaya Yu. D. , Evsegneeva I. V. , Karaulov A. V. , Lysenko M. A.
Published: October 2024

Background. The variety of characteristics that should be taken into account in the clinical phenotyping of allergic diseases is currently being discussed. One of such characteristics is the individual spectrum of sensitization. An important stage in modern allergology has become the introduction of molecules / components for the detection of mediated reactions to specific class E immunoglobulins.

Aim. To determine the dominant phenotypes of sensitization in patients with severe atopic dermatitis and bronchial asthma based on the results of molecular diagnostics by the ImmunoCAP Immuno Solid-phase Allergen Chip (ISAC) method using machine learning.

Materials and methods. The study included 100 patients who were candidates for genetically engineered biological therapy (n = 63), severe atopic dermatitis (n = 20), or their combination (n = 17) were included. Allergodiagnosis was performed by the ImmunoCAP ISAC method.

Results. Based on the results of the study, 6 phenotypes were identified. In phenotype 1, pollen molecules (Amb a1, Phl p4) and crossed reactive food molecules (Mal d1, Ara h8, Gly m4, Act d8, Pru p3) are the leading, among epidermal molecules only Fel d1 (epidermal allergen) and Asp f6 (fungal allergen) are found. For phenotype 2, the significant allergens were fungal (Asp f6), epidermal (Can f1, Can f5, Can f6, Fel d1), food (Gad c1) and cross reactive food molecules (Mal d1, Pru p1. Ara h8, Cor a1.0401). In phenotype 4, only 3 allergen groups are present:

epidermal (Fel d1, Fel d2, Can f5, Can f6, Can f3), fungal (Asp f6), and cross food allergy (Jug r3, Pru p3). Phenotype 5 and 6 are dominated by epidermal molecules (Can f1 and Fel d1), true food allergies allergens (Gad c1 and Gal d1 and Gad c1, Gal d1, Gal d3, respectively). In phenotype 3, a combination of the previously labeled molecules is noted.

Conclusion. Each of the identified phenotypes reveals a different set of molecules that can be used in real clinical practice to develop reduced panels, making them more accessible.