bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Abnormal Resting-State Brain Networks and their Relationship with Cognitive Reappraisal Preferences in College Students with Depressive Tendencies
Authors: Sun Yan , Mao Xinge , Hou Peiyu
Published: May 2024

This study investigates resting-state brain network characteristics in
college students with depressive tendencies (DT) and their link to
cognitive reappraisal strategies. A group of 38 DT students and 41
healthy controls (HCs) were assessed using questionnaires on cognitive
reappraisal strategies, followed by alpha and beta frequency band EEG
feature extraction. Through complex network analysis, significant
reductions in cognitive reappraisal preferences were noted among DT
participants compared to HCs, alongside abnormalities in brain network
centrality, particularly in the frontal and limbic lobes across
different frequency bands. A notable correlation was found between the
preference for cognitive reappraisal in DT participants and significant
changes in graph indices. The findings highlight substantial alterations
in the resting-state brain networks of DT individuals, closely
associated with cognitive reappraisal strategy preferences. These
alterations may affect emotion regulation strategy choices, offering
insights into the neural mechanisms of emotional regulation difficulties
in DT.
Documenting homoploid hybrid speciation
Authors: Long Zhiqin , Rieseberg Loren
Published: May 2024

Homoploid hybrid speciation is challenging to document because
hybridization can lead to outcomes other than speciation. Thus, some
authors have argued that establishment of homoploid hybrid speciation
should include evidence that reproductive barriers isolating the hybrid
neo-species from its parental species were derived from hybridization.
While this criterion is difficult to satisfy, several recent papers have
successfully employed a common pipeline to identify candidate genes
underlying such barriers and (in one case) to validate their function.
We describe this pipeline, its application to several plant and animal
species, and what we have learned about homoploid hybrid speciation as a
consequence. We argue that—-given the ubiquity of admixture and the
polygenic basis of reproductive isolation—-homoploid hybrid speciation
could be much more common and more protracted than suggested by earlier
conceptual arguments and theoretical studies.
Uncertain interrupted time series analysis
Authors: Li Xiuheng , Sheng Yuhong
Published: May 2024

The uncertain time series (UTS) is a sequence of uncertain observations
in chronological order. The uncertain autoregressive (UAR) model is one
of the basic UTS models believes the uncertain time series value relies
mainly on it’s historical values linearly. This paper proposes uncertain
interrupted time series (UITS) models aiming at analysing time series
datas with large-scale interventions on the base of uncertain
autoregressive model. The UITS model can reflect the effect of an
intervention and makes prediction about the future in the presence of
intervention. Three types of uncertain interrupted time series models
are introduced in this paper. In addition, residual analysis and
prediction intervals are also proposed. Finally, some numerical examples
are given.
Inferring Near-Surface Ozone Production Regimes: Challenges with using Satellite Retrievals over the Contiguous US
Authors: Singh Akanksha , Ring Allison , He Hao , Allen Dale J. , Dickerson Russell R. R. , Salawitch Ross J. , Canty Timothy P.
Published: May 2024

Surface ozone regulation policies rely heavily on air quality models,
such as CAMx, as important guiding tools. Comparison with observations
is crucial to validating a model’s ability to represent ozone production
chemistry. Identifying factors influencing surface ozone formation is
complicated because ozone photochemical production rates are
non-linearly dependent on concentrations of precursors such as nitrogen
oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). We compare ozone
production regimes (OPRs) identified from satellite observations and
model simulations, as defined by the ratio of column formaldehyde to
nitrogen dioxide (FNR, HCHO/NO2). We perform CAMx simulations for
June-July-August 2016 over the Contiguous United States (CONUS) and
compared these outputs against two OMI NO2and HCHO retrievals. Our
analysis spans diurnal and altitudinal variations of OPRs, offering
important insights for effective policy formulation. At the time of the
OMI overpass (~1:30 PM LT), OPR is NOx-limited over most
of the CONUS, as determined from OMI column ratios. Analysis of CAMx
column ratios shows similar results. In contrast, more regions are
VOC-limited when we constrain our ratio to within the Planetary Boundary
Layer (PBL). In the morning (~9 AM LT), the CAMx PBL
column ratios shift towards VOC-limited regime. We highlight areas of
the CONUS for which satellite measurements of FNR may not be an accurate
indicator of near-surface OPRs. Air quality regulations based on
satellite observations should consider the diurnal variations of surface
OPRs and assess how well their ratios represent near-surface OPR. Our
results have implications for interpretation of TEMPO data for policy
relevant applications.
2024/00254 Deriving manageable research models for complicated problematics associated with next-generation cyber-physical systems
Authors: Abou Eddahab-Burke Fatima-Zahra , Horváth Imre
Published: May 2024

There are many large-scale, transdisciplinary research problematics associated with next-generation cyber-physical systems, which are difficult to capture, analyze, and transfer into sharable research models. This two-part paper is intended to contribute to a better understanding and to provide a systematic approach to describing, scoping, and specifying manageable contents for transdisciplinary research models. Part 1 of the paper analyzes the essence and the interplays of the most important current trends, and creates a robust theoretical and methodological foundation for capturing and scoping research problematics associated with the evolving paradigm of cyber-physical systems. The elaboration and deployment of the proposed approach are discussed in detail in Part 2. Besides the overall procedural framework of the proposed holistic systematic combinational breakdown, all steps are explained and exemplified in an illustrative real-life example. The discussion in both Parts concludes with a number of propositions and further research opportunities concerning the theoretical and methodological foundations.
The Ceramics Industry as a Veritable Tool for Economic Empowerment in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Design and Fine Arts,  School of Vocational and Entrepreneurial Studies College of Technology Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Ogunmola Michael Olusola
Published: May 2024

This paper explores the current state of the Nigerian Ceramic industry. With a focus on the trends, opportunities and challenges facing the industry using data from the National Bureau of statistics of Nigeria and other sources, the paper provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, including the key players, the market size, and the of the industry, on the economy. The paper also highlights the potential for innovation and growth in the industry and makes recommendations for policy makers and industry stakeholders Keywords: Ceramics, Industry, Economic Empowerment, Nigeria, Growth, Market, Innovations Aims Research Journal Reference Format: Ogunmola, M.O. (2024): The Ceramics Industry as a Veritable Tool for Economic Empowerment in Nigeria. Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research Journal Vol. 10. No. 1. Pp 59-66.. www.isteams.net/aimsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/V10N1P4
Restoration of remote satellite sensing images using machine and deep learning: A survey
Authors: Abdellaoui Meriem , Benabdelkader Souad , Assas Ouarda
Published: May 2024

Remote sensing satellite images are affected by different types of degradation, which poses an obstacle for remote sensing researchers to ensure a continuous and trouble-free observation of our space. This degradation can reduce the quality of information and its effect on the reliability of remote sensing research. To overcome this phenomenon, the methods of detecting and eliminating this degradation are used, which are the subject of our study. The original aim of this paper is that it proposes a state of art of recent decade (2012-2022) on advances in remote sensing image restoration using machine and deep learning, identified by this survey, including the databases used, the different categories of degradation, as well as the corresponding methods. Machine learning and deep learning based strategies for remote sensing satellite image restoration are recommended to achieve satisfactory improvements.
Can point-of-care ultrasound improve the current community diagnostic pathway for acute dyspnoea and suspected heart failure in older people? A feasibility study of comparative accuracy and implementation
Authors:   , Moosavi Sophie
Published: May 2024

Diagnosing heart failure (HF) is challenging in elderly, acutely dyspnoeic community patients with high frailty and multiple comorbidities. Current readily accessible diagnostic tools prevent a definitive diagnosis of HF at the point-of-care. There is growing evidence that novices can learn focused point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to increase diagnostic accuracy of clinical examinations and improve immediate clinical management. Despite the abundance of data supporting POCUS by different users in different settings, there is a notable absence of attention to contextual complexities that influence implementation. This limits generalisability and leaves uncertainty regarding how and where POCUS should be placed to maximise clinical- and cost-effectiveness. This thesis examines whether nurse-led POCUS serves as a useful triage tool when added to the clinical examination of elderly patients with acute dyspnoea at risk of HF. It details a comprehensive approach to intervention development. An explanatory-sequential mixed-methods approach provided preliminary data regarding feasibility, acceptability, accuracy, and clinical impact of POCUS in the proposed context. It concludes that, following bespoke training, community nurses can accurately and reliably detect left ventricular systolic dysfunction and signs of pulmonary congestion using POCUS in elderly acutely dyspnoeic community patients with suspected HF. Adding POCUS improved the diagnostic accuracy of the assessment, reduced time-to-diagnosis, and could improve triaging of echocardiography referrals, without missing significant dysfunction. Despite contextual challenges of the home-setting, nurse-led POCUS was feasible in most patients and welcomed by nurses. Training and support were perceived as key determinants in implementation success while training interruption was seen as a major barrier. Preliminary findings suggest nurse-led POCUS as a triage tool has the potential to improve the current diagnostic pathway for elderly patients with suspected HF. It provides valuable data to support further larger-scale research and proposes refinements to research methods. POCUS has potential for more widespread clinical use, but exploration of contextual influences is pivotal in ensuring effective implementation in new contexts.
Targeting iron metabolism in cancer to induce ferroptosis: a type of programmed cell death
Authors:   , Beadman Rhiannon P.
Published: May 2024

Cancer patients undergo a number of procedures in order to eradicate tumours. Although cancer patients are often highly responsive to initial treatment, acquired resistance can lead to a relapse in disease. Due to increased metabolism to sustain rapid proliferation, cancer cells are vulnerable to the induction of ferroptotic cell death; a form of programmed cells death-dependent on iron and the accumulation of lipid peroxides. Cancers cells are known to evade ferroptosis through the upregulation of the key enzyme glutathione peroxidase IV (GPX4), which therefore provides a potential therapeutic target. This study used ferroptosis inducers: Erastin and RSL3, which inhibit GPX4 indirectly and directly respectively. A novel ferroptosis-inducing iron oxide nanoparticle was also synthesised for this study. This study used a panel of cancer cell lines: breast, colon, lung and three ovarian cancers which modelled different chemotherapy sensitivities. Ferroptosis was characterised by the accumulation of lipid peroxides and changes in GPX4. Ferroptosis was confirmed after the addition of a lipid peroxide scavenger, which rescued against Erastin and RSL3 induced ferroptotic cell death. Autophagy induction was also investigated to determine the role autophagy regulators may play in ferroptotic induction. Overall, cancer cells were more susceptible to RSL3-induced ferroptotic cell death. Autophagy was induced and inhibited through the activation and inhibition of AMPK, respectively, resulting in changes in ferroptotic induction in the cancer cells, which requires further investigation. Furthermore, the ferroptosis-inducing iron oxide nanoparticles induced cancer cell death, which was characteristic of ferroptosis. Therefore, ferroptosis could be exploited as a therapeutic target for cancer nanotherapy.
ICT Based Applications to Support Rural Development in India – A Review
Authors: Rani Susmita , Kumar Pankaj , Kumar Sarvendra , Dar Showkat Ahmad , Abhiman  , Prabhakar Parmanand
Published: May 2024

A brief review was done based on the literatures available and the findings from these research studies are used to evaluate its effectiveness on rural livelihood upliftment, poverty alleviation and implications for education and further research. Rural development in India is one of the most important factors for the growth of the Indian economy. Even after seventy years post-independence, India has not been able to come under “developed nation”, instead the nation is still developing. Public administration, governed by bureaucratic structures that dominated the twentieth century has failed to respond to the changing requirements of the present times. ICT plays a prominent role in strengthening societal development and helps to speed up the developmental process and can also bridge gaps between the educationally and technologically backward and forward sections of society. Various e-governance projects have attempted to improve the reach, enhance the base, minimize the processing costs, increase transparency and reduce the cycle times. For example, the introduction of computer and e-chaupal, radio farm forum, community radio, and ministry of rural development mobile apps such as shramik bandhu, janmanrega, meri sadak app, etc., are some of the initiatives by the government that have up to some extent been able to bring the rural population in contact with technologies. There are great opportunities for ICT application that help in democratic and sustainable development of rural India. This review mainly focuses on various ICT-based applications and their role in the Rural Development of India.
Development of Multimedia-Based Sex Education Media in Efforts to Educate Parents in Betung Village, Abab District
Authors: Alwi Tomas , Nengsih Yanti Karmila , Shomedran Shomedran
Published: May 2024

This study aims to develop multimedia-based sex education media as a valid and practical parental education effort using the Research and development (RnD) research method, with the Borg and Gall development model implemented in Betung Village, Abab District. There were 21 subjects in the study, with the following stages: initial data collection, product design, product validation, product revision, and product testing. The data collection technique used in this study was a questionnaire which produced a product in the form of animas Sex Education video media. The implementation of animated video media was carried out in two stages, namely one-to-one trials and small group trials. The results of this study are sex education media in the form of animated videos which have a validity level on the language aspect getting a total score of 28 with a percentage of 77%, material aspects getting a total score of 34 with a percentage of 94%, and the media aspect getting a total score of 35 with a percentage of 97%. . Based on the validation results, it can be concluded that the development of sex education media in an effort to educate parents is categorized as very valid or very practical
Shoebox Program to Improve The Speech Language Skills of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: Misdayani Misdayani , Hernawati Tati Hernawati
Published: May 2024

Children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders can experience language and speech delays if not treated early. Based on initial observations in the field, it was found that a child with hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder or ADHD aged 3 years and 4 months was late in language development. At that age, children should be able to express desires, ask questions, answer simple questions, respond when called, and be interested in playing with their peers. From an early age, children need to receive intervention as soon as possible from their immediate environment, namely the family, so that children's obstacles can be minimized properly. For this reason, this research aims to develop a program that can improve the language skills of children with ADHD. This program is called Shoebox, which was developed based on the results of an assessment of children's language skills. The program will be implemented by the child's parents through a process of mentoring researchers first until the parents implement it independently. This research uses mixed research methods, namely qualitative research methods as the basis for program development, and quantitative research methods with SSR design to test the program's effectiveness. Data collection techniques are interviews, observation and documentation, and oral language behavior tests. The results of this research are a shoebox program which, based on effectiveness tests, shows that this program can improve speech-language skills in ADHD children.
Bridging the Gap Between Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C): Thought Leadership in Industrial Marketing-A Systematic Review of the Literature and Propositions.
Authors: Firmanjaya Saputra Anggi , Wardi Yunia , Thaib Ilham
Published: May 2024

This article examines the important role of thought leadership in bridging the gap between business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C) in the context of industrial marketing. By conducting a systematic literature review of 20 related articles, this research identifies key factors such as transformational leadership, knowledge-oriented leadership, ethical leadership, adaptability, collaboration, and innovation as important elements in designing effective leadership strategies. Findings from various studies highlight the need for a holistic and adaptive approach in managing differences between B2B and B2C, and formulate propositions that can form the basis for future research. This article provides important insights for practitioners and academics in understanding how thought leadership can act as an effective link between these two different business models.
Optimalisisai Potensi Peserta Didik: Tantangan Pendidik Indonesia dalam Pendidikan Berbasis Kompetensi
Authors: Widhanarto Ghanis Putra , Prihatin Titi , Haryono Haryono , Kusumawardani Seftia
Published: May 2024

Pendidikan berbasis kompetensi (CBE) adalah model pembelajaran yang semakin populer di sekolah-sekolah. Sebuah studi pendahuluan menemukan bahwa identitas guru harus bergeser untuk sepenuhnya terlibat dalam CBE. Mereka harus membangun ruang kelas yang melibatkan dan mendukung siswa dalam pembelajaran mandiri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap pemahaman guru tentang CBE dan tantangan implementasi. Metode penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif menggunakan kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada 1.905 guru di seluruh Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa para guru memiliki pemahaman yang baik tentang CBE terkait standar pembelajaran, metode, media, strategi, penilaian, dan keterlibatan siswa. Tantangan yang dihadapi guru antara lain dalam menentukan pencapaian tujuan pembelajaran, tenggat waktu penugasan bagi siswa, dan strategi untuk berbagi pengalaman. Implementasi CBE yang tepat membutuhkan kesiapan guru dalam hal keterampilan dan pemahaman CBE. Hal ini berimplikasi pada kualitas pembelajaran dan penilaian berbasis kompetensi di sekolah.
A Thematic Treatment of Violence in Jeremiah Essien’s In the Shadow of Death and Adewale Ademoyega’s Why We Struck
Authors: Omotosho Segun , Lawal Oluseun Fatai
Published: May 2024

The geographical entity called Nigeria was borne out of the amalgamation of the Northern, Southern Protectorates and the Lagos colony by Frederick Lord Lugard in 1914. Three major groups – Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba were given prominence over other tribes tagged as minorities. The dissenting views of the populace and extreme flamboyance of the First Republic political class and riot in the then Western Region led to the first military coup d’état in Nigeria on January 15, 1966, a counter coup on July 29, 1966, of all which culminated into a full-blown Civil War which was waged for 30 months between July 1967 and January 1970. Against this background, this paper attempts to put forward the thematic preoccupations of torture, imprisonment and murder in Essien’s In the Shadow of Death and Ademoyega’s Why We Struck. These themes form the kernel of punishment which was meted out to the coup conspirators of January 15, 1966 and undue sufferings of some minority groups in the Biafran enclave. Both books are memoirs written in the first person narrative technique as the writers lived as participants prior to, during and after the Biafran War.
Modernitas Alat Pendidikan Dalam Perspektif Artificial Intelligence Fenomena Kemajuan Zaman Pendidik Abad 21
Authors: Muthmainnah Nabilatul , Rahmayanti Vitha Azalia , Faizin Moh.
Published: May 2024

Pesatnya perkembangan teknologi seperti saat ini sangat mendukung inovasi di berbagai sektor. Termasuk dalam bidang pendidikan, teknologi menjadi salah satu aspek penting untuk menunjang efektivitas proses pembelajaran. Terjadi perubahan dalam dunia pendidikan saat ini akibat adanya integrasi teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) yang memberikan pengaruh terhadap proses pembelajaran. Proses pembelajaran yang semula dilakukan secara manual melalui membaca buku, kini semakin canggih dengan bantuan kecerdasan buatan. Jurnal ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dimana sumber informasi diperoleh dari analisis literatur, studi kasus dan sumber terkait. Sehingga dihasilkan informasi berupa deskripsi dan narasi mengenai perubahan modernitas alat pendidikan akibat kemajuan zaman pendidikan.
Peran Mahasiswa Unisri dalam Pemilu
Authors: Wulandari Putri , Trisiana Anita , Denta W Valentina , Aji Dava , Arno N Dhiwangkara , Poetra W. G Ahmad
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK
Penelitian pada artikel ini sebagai upaya mengetahui seberapa mengertinya mahasiswa Universitas Slamet Riyadi mengenai pemilu khususnya yang baru pertama kali memilih pada tahun 2024. Hampir 60% pemilih merupakan peserta politik muda, baik generasi Z maupun generasi milenial. Bahkan mahasiswa Universitas Slamet Riyadi. Kajian ini tentunya dilakukan dalam setting ilmu sosial dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan eksploratif dan dilaksanakan di UNISRI pada bulan November 2023. Jumlah responden dalam proses penelitian ini sebanyak 58 mahasiswa yang dapat mengimplementasikan persepsi terkait pemilu 2024. Riset ini memberikan beberapa faktor yaitu ada empat faktor yang mempengaruhi perilaku politik mahasiswa Universitas Slamet Riyadi adalah lingkungan sosialLingkup politik tidak nyata, lingkup politik tidak nyata menjadi pengaruh kepribadian aktor, struktur personalisme, dan lingkup politik nyata. Bentuk keadaan dan segala isinya mempunyai fungsi positif yang berpengaruh terhadap sikap aktifitas. Adapun fungsi yang tidak berpengaruh terhadap aktivitas, yaitu lingkup politik terdekat pada keadaan dimana pemilu tidak mewakili cara penyesuaian diri atau cara dimana diri mempertahankan terhadap situasi tersebut.
Kata Kunci: Pemilu; Mahasiswa
Innovation in Preschool and Early School Education
Authors: Miłek Katarzyna
Published: May 2024

The importance of innovation in early childhood learning emphasizes the need for a responsive approach to local cultural riches and values. The local wisdom approach emerges as a promising paradigm, creating space for innovation that has a positive impact on learning management. The aim of this research is to describe, analyze and offer learning innovation solutions through a local wisdom approach in a management context. The research method used is literature study, through collecting library data originating from articles, journals, electronic books and relevant document data related to the research focus. The data analysis process was carried out using descriptive methods to analyze the material collected. The research results show that innovative learning with local wisdom creates an interesting learning environment and supports children's development by enriching their experience of local values ​​and traditions. Innovative activities include learning methods, creative management, material development, and local community empowerment.
La precedencia epistemológica del sacrificio sobre el deseo en René Girard
Authors: Buil Zamorano Unai
Published: May 2024

En los estudios sobre el pensamiento de René Girard, suele darse por supuesto que el deseo mimético es la concepción girardiana original sobre el deseo humano, de tal modo que el deseo mimético sería, cronológicamente, el primer descubrimiento de Girard. Asimismo, se asume que de tal hallazgo primigenio se derivarían posteriormente su antropología y su teoría sobre la religión. Sin embargo, mediante el presente estudio se ofrece una interpretación alternativa, que es la siguiente: en realidad, lo que finalmente Girard perfiló como ‘deseo mimético’ fue hallado en un segundo momento, desde la antropología y los estudios sobre las religiones arcaicas. Así pues, se sostiene que el deseo mimético no es la concepción girardiana original sobre la órexis humana, sino el resultado de una desapercibida metamorfosis de las intuiciones primitivas de Girard al respecto (abandonadas finalmente por él) y que fueron expresadas en su primer libro, Mentira romántica y verdad novelesca.
Fluctuatio animi y precariedad. Disposiciones afectivas de la corporalidad en Spinoza y Butler
Authors: Jabase Leila
Published: May 2024

Trataremos aquí sobre la relación entre Spinoza y Butler en lo que respecta a la constitución afectiva de todo cuerpo. Veremos cómo para Butler vida del individuo se presenta en condiciones de precariedad y vulnerabilidad y, para Spinoza, en un estado constante de fluctuación anímica en el que las causas externas nos afectan de una manera que muchas veces pueden implicar nuestra propia descomposición. Veremos cómo ambas filosofías convergen en este punto. Asimismo, atenderemos a la interpretación butleriana del concepto de conatus y “deseo” spinoziano entendido como la naturaleza propia de todo individuo humano.
Creencias del alumnado en formación docente sobre los álbumes sin palabras
Authors: Martínez-Carratalá Francisco Antonio , Miras Sebastián , Rovira-Collado José
Published: May 2024

En este estudio se desarrolla una propuesta didáctica centrada en el análisis del libro álbum como uno de los textos multimodales esenciales en la educación literaria del alumnado en formación. El objetivo de esta propuesta es conocer los saberes del alumnado acerca de los álbumes sin palabras y conocer la reflexión sobre estos conocimientos durante el taller multimodal. La metodología mixta del estudio se centra en el desarrollo de una propuesta de escritura, que cuenta con 114 participantes y donde se analizan datos cuantitativos a partir de un cuestionario de escala Likert con medidas antes y después de la intervención, y cualitativos a partir de la reflexión sobre el proceso creativo. En la discusión de los resultados cuantitativos se comprueba que se han producido diferencias estadísticamente significativas en sus aprendizajes. Finalmente, los datos extraídos del corpus narrativo amplían el estudio y el potencial de esta práctica en el ámbito didáctico.
3D Reconstruction and Nuclear Analytical Investigations of Tropaeum Traiani Monument, Adamclisi
Authors: Ion Rodica-Mariana , Bakirov Bulat A. , Kichanov Sergey E. , Gheboianu Anca Irina , Slămnoiu-Teodorescu Sofia
Published: May 2024

The paper aims to conduct a novel investigation of ceramic samples from the Trophaeum Traiani Monument in Romania using various nuclear analytical techniques such as WDXRF, XRD, neutron diffraction, and neutron tomography, which will be complemented by FTIR and Raman spectroscopy data. The experimental data gathered revealed the mineral and chemical composition of the object’s surface, identifying quartz, hematite, calcite, and graphite. The employment of non-destructive techniques with high penetration capabilities is adequate in examining the spatial distribution and phase composition of the samples, providing valuable insights into their composition and structure without altering their integrity.
Silver Nanoparticles in Food Bio Packaging. A Short Review
Authors: Angelescu Nicolae , Grigorescu Daniela , Ungureanu Dan Nicolae
Published: May 2024

For human survival, the agri-food sector is fundamental, starting from the cultivation of the land to the production of food that ends up on our tables. Unfortunately, over time, this sector has faced numerous challenges, such as the appearance of pests, environmental pollution, short shelf life and, last but not least, inadequate packaging materials. All these challenges have led researchers from all over the world to find new alternatives to guarantee food safety. The application of nanomaterials, i.e. nanoparticles, could be the solution sought by all scientists. In recent years, nanotechnology has made remarkable progress, especially regarding the application of metallic nanoparticles and their synthesis methods. In particular, silver nanoparticles have attracted attention, due to their special antimicrobial, electrical and optical properties, but also to the fact that they can be combined with nondegradable, biodegradable and edible polymers. However, there are many concerns regarding the toxicity of these nanoparticles. This article aims to present some recent findings regarding the application of silver nanoparticles in food bio packaging.
Surface Roughness Prediction Techniques in Turning Processes
Authors: Cîrstoiu Adriana
Published: May 2024

Measuring and characterizing surface properties represents one of the most important aspects in manufacturing processes. In this paper, it has been shown that the factorial design of experiments combined with regression techniques can be applied to evaluate the roughness of machined surfaces with different cutting parameters.
Music in the mind and primitive sounds: «only differences in kind»
Authors: Candelieri Irene
Published: May 2024

During his prolific career, the German Jewish scientist Franz Boas (Minden, 1858 - New York, 1942) recognized as the founding father of American Cultural Anthropology – maintained assiduous contacts with the European scientific community, in a privileged way with that of the German area. The contribution addresses the Boasian correspondence with the two directors of the Berliner Phonogramm-Archiv, the philosopher and psychologist Carl Stumpf, and the ethnomusicolo-gist Erich Moritz von Hornbostel. All three were united by a common scientific experimental training and a solid musical education, typical of their Bildungsbu
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rgertum. With them, Boas consistently shared his fieldwork findings regarding music, sound, and language among the Indians of British Columbia: indeed, their epistolary exchanges intertwine epistemological reflections centered on the study of «exotische Musik» in context with technical problems, derived from the use of phonographic recordings and the relative shipments of wax cylinders by Boas to the Phonographic Archive. So far, the critical literature has not paid particular attention to their correspondence, that offer instead a privileged look in observing the birth of Ethnomusicology, at the time still defined as comparative Musicology (vergleichende Musikwissenschaft). Starting from a biographical contextualization and following the micro-history of the scientific and personal relationship of these scientists, the contribution aims to explore the hypothesis that the emerging Ethnomusicology significantly contributed to the definition of Cultural Anthropology as a discipline. In his painstaking research devoted to the Native Indian sounds and languages, Boas observed indeed what happens if a mind is exposed to a new sound, musical or linguistic context; he had therefore to rigorously deal with the phenomena of mishearing, sound-blindness and biasing filter related to the perception of «new sounds». Thanks to his fieldwork, Boas would endorse a relativistic and “in context” approach to perception and mental representations of sounds, fostering his eventual lifelong, hectic concern about a broaden antiracist theory of human mental functions.
Monitoring the sensitivity of influenza viruses to oseltamivir, in Romania, from 2016 to 2023
Authors: Mihai Maria Elena , Ivanciuc Alina Elena , Cherciu Carmen Maria , Mihăescu Grigore , Lazăr Mihaela
Published: May 2024

Introduction: influenza is an acute viral disease caused by infection of the upper respiratory tract - difficult to control, which affects a large part of the population. Neuraminidase inhibitors (NAIs), such as oseltamivir and zanamivir, are the antiviral drugs utilized in Romania for the treatment of respiratory infections caused by the influenza viruses. The objective of the study is to monitor and analyze influenza viruses circulating in Romania, in terms of their susceptibility to oseltamivir, with the aim of signalling the emergence of viral strains resistant to antivirals.

Methods: The phenotypic method was performed to evaluate the inhibitory effect of oseltamivir on the neuraminidase enzyme activity of influenza viruses. Genotypic methods (SNP-based assays or sequencing of neuraminidase/whole genome) were used for detecting amino acid substitutions associated with influenza antiviral resistance. The study period is from 2016 to 2023.

Results: from the total number of influenza viruses isolated during the period (833 isolated), 670 strains were characterized antigenically and genetically, and the phenotypic susceptibility to antivirals was performed for 245 isolated viral strains. According to WHO criteria categories antiviral susceptibility based on IC50 data, none of the test results indicated reduced or highly reduced inhibition by oseltamivir.

Conclusion: This monitoring, carried out in the National Influenza Center Romania - Cantacuzino NMMIRD, is extremely important to maintain effective flu control and further development of other antiviral agents.
ЗОЛОТАЯ ОРДА И ПЕНЗЕНСКИЙ КРАЙ
Authors: Белорыбкин Геннадий Николаевич , Осипова Татьяна Вячеславовна
Published: May 2024

После монгольского нашествия немногочисленные из оставшихся поселений Верхнего Посурья и Примокшанья вошли в состав Золотой Орды, а население этого региона, сохраняя старые традиции, постепенно начало играть немаловажную роль в жизни нового государства. Археологические исследования памятников этого периода (прежде всего, Наровчатского городища и Никольского селища) свидетельствуют о высоком развитии материальной культуры на поселениях Верхнего Посурья и Примокшанья. Здесь развивалось земледелие, скотоводство, ремесло, чеканились медные и серебряные монеты. По торговым путям сюда проникали товары из Древней Руси, Причерноморья, Кавказа и Средней Азии. Это позволяет сделать вывод о том, что в золотоордынское время жизнь на территории Верхнего Посурья и Примокшанья не затихала, местное население продолжало активно контактировать с другими регионами, а сохранившиеся на этой территории поселения превратились в крупные культурные и торговые центры.
The New Paths of Environmental Management In Brazil: Reflections on Participatory Governance in the Environmental Permit Process
Authors: Silva Thaysa Sonale Almeida , Carneiro Ricardo , Brasil Flávia de Paula Duque
Published: May 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate environmental management in Brazil, with the aim of recovering the trajectory of the legal landmarks that anchor it and highlight the regulatory proposals for licensing currently under discussion in the National Congress, which point in the direction of a greater flexibility of the process and greater rigor in the observance of deadlines, alongside the weakening of the role of public hearings.
 
Theoretical Reference: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented. Above all, the discussion on environmental governance is highlighted, which provides a solid basis for understanding the context of research.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises a literature review on participatory governance and analysis of primary and secondary data. The data collection was carried out by means of documentary analysis.
 
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed the setback that is insinuated with the deconstruction of legal conquests that were supposed to be consolidated, which denotes a clear trend of reformulation of Brazilian environmental policy informed by the primacy of economic interests over the sustainable, and democratic, management of the environment. In the discussion section, these results are contextualized in the light of the theoretical benchmark, highlighting the implications and relationships identified. Possible discrepancies and limitations of the study are also considered in this section.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of environmental management in the country. These implications can cover the areas of sustainability, participatory management, socio-environmental justice, among others.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by critically addressing proposals for restructuring environmental licensing in the country. The relevance and value of this research is evidenced by helping to understand the trajectory of environmental legal milestones and the impacts that the proposed changes suggest.
Spontaneous pneumothorax as an early manifestation of pulmonary sarcoidosis: a case-based review
Authors: Kodza Arif , Hadid Bana , Suresh Sumatha , Aftab Iqra , Yakut Elif , Feoktistov Aleksander , Golub Eugeniya
Published: May 2024

Background:

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disorder characterized by non-caseating granulomas with predominantly lung manifestations that can cause restrictive or, less commonly, obstructive lung disease. Rarely is pneumothorax a manifestation of sarcoidosis; it has been reported as an early finding in sarcoidosis, but it is typically attributed to ruptured bullae, cysts, or pleural granulomas.

Case Presentation:

We present a unique case of spontaneous pneumothorax attributed to biopsy-proven sarcoid disease in a patient with no prior history of pulmonary complications. The patient’s rapid development of novel pulmonary sequelae necessitates treatment of sarcoidosis early in the disease course.

Conclusion:

We recommend a treatment plan of appropriate chest tube placement in the affected lung(s) and prompt steroid therapy for patients with sarcoidosis presenting with a pneumothorax. We also review the literature for the etiology, pathophysiology, and presentation of pneumothorax in sarcoidosis, treatment of this sequela, and pulmonary function test findings in these patients.
E-Commerce Blessed Party dengan Sistem Rekomendasi Apriori dan Collaborative Filtering
Authors: Delya Delya , Mulyawan Bagus , Lauro Manatap Dolok
Published: May 2024

Evolusi internet yang beriringan dengan pesatnya perkembangan teknologi informasi membawa banyak pengaruh ke dalam kehidupan, salah satunya adalah dengan kemunculan perdagangan secara elektronik atau e-commerce. Kemudahan perdagangan digital ini membuat banyak pebisnis mulai beralih dari bisnis konvensional ke bisnis digital dengan pemanfaatan e-commerce sehingga persaingan ketat di internet juga mulai muncul. Maka dari itu, pada kesempatan ini akan dibangun sistem aplikasi penjualan online bagi Blessed Party dengan kelebihan fitur rekomendasi yang dibuat menggunakan metode Apriori dan Collaborative Filtering. Perancangan aplikasi dilakukan untuk memudahkan transaksi antar pembeli dan penjual pada toko Blessed Party. Data yang digunakan dalam perancangan ini merupakan data transaksi dan rating produk yang diambil dari riwayat penjualan Blessed Party selama tahun 2020 melalui platform sebelumnya, Shopee dan Tokopedia. Uji coba pada metode Apriori dilakukan sebanyak 3 kali untuk menemukan aturan asosiasi terkuat serta meneliti parameter minimum support yang dimasukkan. Uji coba metode Collaborative Filtering dilakukan sebanyak 3 kali juga untuk menilai kestabilan akurasi dari metode tersebut dengan menggunakan mean absolute error (MAE) yang didapatkan hasilnya stabil mendekati angka 0 sebanyak 3 kali dan menghitung nilai precision dan hasil yang didapatkan sebesar 0.7 di mana hal ini berarti metode tersebut efektif untuk memberikan rekomendasi.
Analisis Capaian Program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka Menggunakan Metode K-Means
Authors: Phang Jastien , Mulyawan Bagus , Perdana Novario Jaya
Published: May 2024

Kampus Merdeka merupakan bagian dari kebijakan Merdeka Belajar oleh Kementerian Pendidikan Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi Republik Indonesia yang memberikan kesempatan bagi mahasiswa/i untuk mengasah kemampuan sesuai bakat dan minat dengan terjun langsung ke dunia kerja sebagai persiapan karier masa depan. Terdapat banyak mahasiswa/i yang terdaftar dalam kurikulum Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka yang sedang mengikuti program-program seperti pertukaran pelajar, magang atau kerja praktik, asisten mengajar, penelitian atau riset, proyek di Desa, wirausaha, studi independen, dan proyek kemanusiaan. Dalam kebijakan ini, Universitas Tarumanagara juga berpartisipasi untuk ikut serta menyukseskan program MBKM. Hal ini mendorong penulis untuk mengembangkan sistem Analisis Capaian Program merdeka belajar kampus merdeka dengan membuat dashboard pengelompokan mahasiswa yang melaksanakan program dari MBKM untuk mempermudah dalam mengetahui siapa saja yang terdapat dalam program tersebut. Selain itu, akan dibuat juga clustering menggunakan metode K-Means untuk mengelompokkan data menurut tipe dan kriteria mahasiswa kedalam program serta melakukan evaluasi k-means dengan menggunakan metode Davies Bouldin Index yang menghasilkan rasio 0,538 dan dapat dikatakan bahwa metode K-Means menghasilkan Cluster yang cukup akurat dalam pengelompokan jumlah peserta yang mengikuti program MBKM.
Evaluasi Penggunaan Aplikasi TIX ID Dengan Menggunakan Metode Usability Testing
Authors: Damayanti Murni
Published: May 2024

TIX ID adalah aplikasi populer di Indonesia yang memudahkan pembelian tiket bioskop dengan harga terjangkau. Aplikasi ini bekerja sama dengan DANA untuk pembayaran yang lebih cepat.[1] Penelitian ini mengevaluasi fitur, pengalaman, dan kepuasan pengguna TIX ID. Metode penelitian meliputi survei online, observasi, wawancara, dan Usability Testing. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan TIX ID memudahkan pembelian tiket online, tetapi perlu perbaikan navigasi dan stabilitas aplikasi. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting dalam memahami usability TIX ID untuk perbaikan dan pengembangan selanjutnya. Skor rata-rata pengujian menunjukkan TIX ID memiliki Learnability 4,30, Efisiensi 4,28, Memorabilitas 4,15, Errors 3,36, dan Statisfaction 4,21. Namun, terdapat masalah pada Errors saat pemesanan dan pembayaran yang perlu dicari solusinya.
KONSEP GEOMETRI SAMPEL JARINGAN KAMPUNG TANJUNG GEDONG MENGGUNAKAN METODE GENOMIK ARSITEKTUR
Authors: Husin Denny , Komala Olga Nauli , Saryatmo Mohammad Agung
Published: May 2024

Tanjung Gedong is one of the most developed urban kampung located in West Jakarta, existed formerly to support the nearby campuses and commercials activities. This kampung grows in the midst of educational area, its existence has proofed resiliency and great city’s supports, thus suitable as a stable sample for questioning kampung’s geometrical qualities. Less researches were interested to investigate kampung’s architectural concept. Kampung is often labeled as irregular, disorder or non-standard rather than respecting its potency. Dissecting kampung networks may present new facts regarding type’s domination and recession especially at the kampung gate as a prime transitional location. The research aims to target geometry as an architectural concept, a fundamental formula for kampung configuration. Typo-morphology is combined with etymology for revealing its geometrical concept with a focus only on the layout. QGIS is utilized as an instrument to extract building silhouette, simplified in the form of diagrams, while categorized by using tabulation. The outcome reveals a specific geometrical character based on arithmetic sequence: a particular order.
Keywords: Architecture; Concept; Genomic; Geometry; Kampung
Abstrak
Tanjung Gedong adalah kampung kota di kawasan pendidikan Jakarta Barat dan telah berkembang bersama dengan kampus dan bangunan komersial di sekitarnya. Kampung ini tumbuh bersama-sama dengan kawasan, dan berkembang untuk mendukung fungsi pendidikan. Fenomena kehadirannya menunjukkan potensi resiliensi keruangan sehingga cocok menjadi sampel percontohan dan penelitian terkait perkembangan suatu jaringan kota. Lepas dari prasangka yang kerap melabeli kampung sebagai yang tidak teratur, kumuh dan tidak sehat; kampung Tanjung Gedong kerap menjadi pilihan utama warga kampus dan menjadi sentra informal untuk kawasan sekitar. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengangkat konsep geometri kampung yang menjadi formula pembentukan jaringan. Membedah geometri jaringan memunculkan potensi dan masalah dominasi dan resesi yang terjadi dalam rangkaian ruang kampung. Gerbang kampung adalah jaringan utama yang mengandung gen transisi arsitektur formal dan informal yang tepat diinvestigasi sebagai proyek pilot. Metode kualitatif interpretatif mengkombinasi tipo-morfologi dan etimologi untuk mengangkat abstraksi geometri pada peta jaringan menggunakan QGIS. Fokus penggambaran adalah denah yang dikonversi menjadi diagram untuk memunculkan siluet dialektika ruang berdasarkan citra satelit. Tabulasi mengkategorisasi dan menyeleksi tipe dan bentuk berdasarkan genomik arsitektur. Hasilnya mayoritas geometri kampung menunjukkan keberaturan dan simetri, berkebalikan dengan persepsi ketidakberaturan yang kerap menjadi stigma. Pengulangan bilangan prima dan genap banyak ditemukan pada dimensi, sudut maupun unit yang mendukung formalitas formula. Kebaruan penelitian merekomendasi deret spesifik kampung Tanjung Gedong.