bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prawdziwy obraz Boga jako warunek sine qua non pragnienia nowego życia w Chrystusie
Authors:   Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II, Godlewski Karol
Published: January 2024

If we understand the concept of “new life in Christ” as based on the revelation of God made in Jesus Christ, an intimacy with this God, implying its conse-quences, such as morality and worship adapted to this relationship, resulting from and leading to this intimacy, then it follows that this is a “new life” that cannot be realized if this basic condition, which is the possession of the true image of God, is missing. This issue, presented at the 54th Ecclesiological Week “Church of Saints” at the Catholic University of Lublin is exemplified by two subjects: the first par-ents, Adam and Eve, in whom the original sin blurred the true image of God, and the Immaculate Mary, free from original sin and, therefore, also from its consequence, which is an aversion to God and an intimate relationship with Him, dictated by a false image of Him. The main topic of the article has been enriched with the renewed concept of the intercession of the saints, who participate in the mission of the Advocate Spirit, resulting from the exegesis of the Letter to the Romans (Romans 8:26).
Honor i wstyd w „pieśniach stopni” (Ps 120-134)
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Kowalczuk Marek
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this article is to examine the way in which the content of honor occurs in the “songs of ascents” (Ps 120-134). Each unit contains – more or less evidently – a reference to this value. Honor is a reality which the Psalm-ist desires, but often lacks. The dynamic of the collection presents relaying on God’s grace as the right way to seek honor. He responds to this human expectation through His creative intervention, by which the order of the world is restored.
Duszpasterska troska arcybiskupa Romualda Jałbrzykowskiego o kult eucharystyczny
Authors:   Archidiecezjalne Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne w Białymstoku, Szot Adam
Published: January 2024

The article “Pastoral Concern of Archbishop Romuald Jałbrzykowski for Eu-charistic Worship” focuses on the commitment and spiritual care of Archbishop Romuald Jałbrzykowski in developing the Eucharistic worship in the diocese. As a pastor and theologian, Archbishop Jałbrzykowski emphasized the sig-nificance of the Eucharist as the central sacrament of the Church. The article discusses his contribution to promoting Eucharistic worship in the Vilnius diocese, where he introduced perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, regulating its course and encouraging the faithful to participate. The article also highlights his practical efforts to strengthen religious life by deepening understanding and devotion to the Eucharist.
Dlaczego człowiek nie może być aniołem (uwagi do sentencji Pascala: „Człowiek nie jest ani aniołem ani bydlęciem, nieszczęście w tym, iż kto chce być aniołem, bywa bydlęciem”)
Authors: Wildstein Bronisław
Published: January 2024

The article discusses why humans cannot be angels. It begins by offering a simple answer that humans cannot be angels because they are human, but the author delves deeper into the subject. The author explores the distinction between humans and angels and the implications of Pascal’s maxim: “Man is neither an angel nor a beast; the unhappiness lies in the fact that whoever wishes to be an angel often becomes a beast.” The article argues that this maxim reveals much about human nature and condition.The article discusses how the modern era’s pursuit of cognitive absolutism further detaches humans from their true nature and realities. This detach-ment, along with an anthropocentric vision of mastery over nature, results in unforeseen consequences such as the recent pandemic. The article warns against ignoring human limitations while also advocating for a balanced view of human potential. Ultimately, it suggests that the desire to transcend human nature can lead to a loss of self-awareness and a distorted perspective on the relationship between humans, nature, and the divine.
Research on the Influence of PE Teaching Reform Based on Behavioral Psychology on College Students' Mental Health
Authors: Wu Chuanzhong , Xu Li , Chen Ying , Gan Yirun
Published: January 2024

Behavioral psychology is an important branch of psychological research, which mainly studies the relationship between human psychological performance and behavioral development. The main research direction of behavioral psychology is to study the relationship between human behavior development and psychology. In education, we can intervene the development of education through the study of students' behavior psychology to achieve the role of promoting students' development. At present, in modern education, we can improve Canadian education and teaching through the study of students' behavior psychology. Physical education in Colleges and universities has always been an important subject of modern quality education, which plays a role in promoting students' physical and mental health, thinking ability and innovation ability. However, in recent years, more and more college students have been affected by learning pressure, development factors and adverse interpersonal communication. Students' mental health problems have become increasingly serious, affecting the development of higher education in China. Therefore, based on the relevant theories of behavioral psychology, this paper studies the students' physical education classroom behavior, and puts forward some suggestions on reforming college physical education, so as to promote college physical education and help students shape a positive and healthy psychology. The strategies of physical education reform in Colleges and universities include innovating teaching contents, improving teaching methods, improving teachers' comprehensive quality and carrying out physical psychology teaching. The purpose is to continuously improve teaching conditions and promote students' healthy and scientific development through the research on College Students' behavioral psychology.
Mapping the Regulatory Framework for Telemedicine in Zambia: A Content Analysis
Authors: Muyunda Lillian , Mpundu Mubanga
Published: January 2024

This paper explores the regulatory framework for telemedicine in Zambia. Telemedicine, involving remote clinical services using technology, is a rapidly evolving field intersecting with legal, ethical, and professional domains. The primary aim is to understand Zambia's telemedicine regulatory framework through an analysis of key documents namely the Zambia E-Government Interoperability Standard (eGIF), Zambia Digital Health Strategy 2022-2026, HPCZ Guidelines for the Quality Assurance of Telemedicine Services, and Statutory Instrument 43 of 2023 (SI 43 of 2023). The study addresses the challenge of comprehensively understanding and effectively implementing telemedicine in Zambia, considering the evolving nature of technology and healthcare services. Mapping the regulatory framework is a critical exercise for ensuring legal compliance, maintaining high standards of service, protecting patients, and making informed strategic decisions in the telemedicine sector. The study conducts a detailed exploration and content analysis of the aforementioned documents. This includes examination of their contributions to establishing a strong telemedicine landscape in Zambia, focusing on aspects like interoperability, data security, and healthcare service delivery. Findings reveal each document's significant, yet varied, contributions to the telemedicine framework in Zambia. The eGIF ensures integrated, standardized, and secure digital telemedicine services. The Zambia Digital Health Strategy 2022-2026 promotes telemedicine via digital technology and global alignment, while the HPCZ Guidelines provide a detailed framework focusing on ethical and legal standards. SI. 43 of 2023 emphasizes data security, quality assurance, and collaboration in telemedicine. Comparatively, Zambia's framework, as shaped by the four documents, aligns with global standards but differs in its centralized regulation and strategic focus, lacking extensive coverage on medical device regulations and reimbursement issues seen in other countries. The study suggests the need for a unified approach to telemedicine, emphasizing standardization, legal compliance, accessibility, and inclusivity. Recommendations include improving interoperability, ensuring data security, and fostering user-centric telemedicine services for enhanced healthcare outcomes.
An Examination of a Jordainan Public Figure’s Alleged Defamatory Statement
Authors: Ali Eman Awni
Published: January 2024

This paper aims at analyzing an accusation of defamation of the Jordanians in a talk show by a public figure. The person accused of defaming the Jordanians is the former head of the Jordanian royal court, Yousef Aldalabeh. The alleged defamatory statement examined in the current study is a description of the relationship between the king of Jordan and his people as a shepherd/sheep relationship. This statement was claimed to be of offensive nature by many Jordanians. To support or refute this accusation, 318 comments on Facebook regarding the use of the phrase ‘shepherd and sheep’ by Aldalabeh were examined. The comments were divided into two general categories. In the first category of comments, this phrase was viewed as being defamatory, whereas the second encompasses comments in which the phrase was found to carry no defamatory meaning. The analysis revealed that 70.8% of the sample of people how commented on this statement found it to carry a defamatory meaning, whereas 29.2% commented that there is no defamatory element in it. Stating that Aldalabeh was not successful in expressing what he has in mind but meant no offense was the most frequent way for indicating that the statement is not defamatory. On the other hand, insulting Aldalabeh, using sarcasm and arguing that he misinterpreted the metaphorical sense of the disputed statement were associated with the highest frequencies for referring to it as being defamatory.
Design and Analysis of Solar Car Chassis for WSC 2023
Authors: Nakphan Kittiya , Khawlaor Wiroj , Chotikunnan Phichitphon
Published: January 2024

The World Solar Challenger is a biennial global competition that plays a crucial role in testing and advancing the technological limits of solar-powered vehicles, particularly in the context of diverse travel conditions. The competition features three categories: Challenger Class, Cruiser Class, and Adventure Class. In 2023, Siam Technology University participated with the STC-4 model in the Cruiser Class. This research contributed to the vehicle's design, structural integrity, safety, and performance evaluation, essential for passing the scrutineering tests. Researchers were involved in shaping the vehicle's aerodynamics, analyzing structural aspects, and designing safety features compliant with World Solar Challenge 2023 requirements. The goal was to ensure the vehicle's safe participation and successful operation under varied conditions. The designed solar-powered vehicle, STC-4, aimed to address shortcomings from previous competitions. The structural framework, utilizing AISI 4130 steel, met safety standards, with a final weight of 258 kg. Structural testing ensured that the displacement did not exceed 25 mm. Finite Element Analysis confirmed the structural integrity, aligning with the team's objectives. In conclusion, this research significantly contributed to the design and safety aspects of solar-powered vehicles, as demonstrated by the successful participation of STC-4 in the World Solar Challenge 2023 Cruiser Class. The findings highlight advancements in structural design, safety measures, and performance capabilities, emphasizing the importance of continuous innovation in solar vehicle technology.
External Filtered Modes of a Quantum Dot Laser Under the Influence of Double-Filtered Optical Feedback
Authors: Mahdi Alaa S. , Husseini Hussein B. Al
Published: January 2024

When semiconductor lasers SLs are exposed to filtered optical feedback (FOB), they behave in two different ways. Under weak or strong feedback, the first is a singularly stable longitudinal mode with a small linewidth. The second is the so-called coherence breakdown condition, which also includes low frequency fluctuations (LFF) and chaotic oscillations. The latter has received a lot of attention recently due to the possible uses of chaotic lasers in chaotic lidar, covert communications, and chaotic correlation time-domain optical reflectometers, while the former has received a lot of research in recent years. We investigate the behavior of a quantum dot (QD) semiconductor laser subject to FOF from two separate external cavities both, numerically and experimentally. Our findings show that the second FOF allows for rich adjustment of the laser frequency. Our analysis of double-filtered optical feedback (DFOF) lasers is on fundamental solutions, sometimes referred to as continuous waves (CW) or external filtering modes (EFM), which result in a QD laser output with constant amplitude and frequency. The time delay suppression is dependent on the spectral width  of the filter and how far it is from the solitary laser frequency, according to numerical calculations.
Eco-theology and Quran: A Reading of Select Ayat of Quran from Eco-Theological Point of View
Authors: Parray Mohammad Ameen , Magray Ahsan Ul Haq
Published: January 2024

While homo sapiens are in the race to occupy the Moon and Mars, it is disheartening to note that they have degraded and destroyed the planet that has been their one and only one habitat for billions of years. The human attitude of subduing and mastering the earth has resulted in a large-scale change in bio-diversity and other ecosystem processes. Air pollution, water pollution, uncontrolled deforestation, rampant industrialization, urbanization and bioengineering have destabilized the harmony and balance in the whole ecosystem. Alarm bells have already been tolling in this regard and concerned people have been discussing the way forward. Preservation and protection of the environment is being talked about at all the available platforms. Theologies across different religions are being reinterpreted so that awareness among human beings could be raised in this direction. Eco-theology, therefore, has emerged as one of the most important disciplines in the recent five decades. In this paper, an attempt shall be made to present an eco-theological reading of the select ayat of the Holy Quran, a book that enlightens and guides the followers of the second largest and the fastest growing religion of the world, Islam.
Klauzula merger i jej znaczenie
Authors: Cieśla Mateusz
Published: January 2024

W ramach postępującej standaryzacji umów, strony coraz częściej decydują się na zamieszczanie w swoich kontraktach tzw. boilerplate clasue (postanowienia formułkowe). Fakt zapożyczenia tych rozwiązań z międzynarodowego obrotu lub obcych systemów prawnych prowadzi jednak do licznych wątpliwości w kontekście istniejących regulacji prawa krajowego. Problematykę tę doskonale ukazuje klauzula merger (integralności), za pomocą której kontrahenci dążą do odseparowania okoliczności przed zawarciem umowy od samej umowy. Na gruncie polskiego kodeksu cywilnego sporny jest przede wszystkim wpływ tej klauzuli na skuteczność przedkontraktowych oświadczeń stron oraz wykładnie umowy. Do tej pory, doktryna nie wypracowała jednolitego stanowiska w tym zakresie. Ponadto, zagadnienie to nie zostało jeszcze w sposób dostateczny rozeznane w praktyce orzeczniczej. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest próba określenia skutków prawnych jakie wywołuje klauzula merger na tle polskiego kodeksu cywilnego.
Wątpliwości na tle Strategii na rzecz Osób z Niepełnosprawnościami 2021-2030
Authors: Bonusiak Ewa
Published: January 2024

Uchwalona przez Radę Ministrów polska Strategia na rzecz Osób z Niepełnosprawnościami 2021-2030 stanowi istotny dokument kształtujący politykę i działania na rzecz osób z niepełnosprawnościami. Jej głównym celem jest  zapewnienie uprawnionym osobom pełnego uczestnictwa w życiu społecznym i poprawę jakości życia. Niniejszy artykuł zwraca uwagę na kilka kluczowych wątpliwości, które mogą wpłynąć na skuteczność i realizację tej Strategii. Wskazuje między innymi na kluczowy instrument realizacji celów strategii jakim jest projekt ustawy o wyrównywaniu szans, która zapewni ramy prawne i narzędzia potrzebne do osiągnięcia celów Strategii.
Koncepcja ekonomicznej niemożliwości świadczenia w odniesieniu do wykonania zobowiązań umownych
Authors: Mieczkowski Karol
Published: January 2024

Przedmiotem analizy w niniejszym opracowaniu jest koncepcja ekonomicznej (gospodarczej) niemożliwości świadczenia. W systemie polskiego prawa prywatnego obok klauzuli rebus sic stantibus spełnia ona funkcję szeroko rozumianego uwzględniania wpływu zmiany okoliczności na zobowiązania. Jej skutki w postaci zwolnienia dłużnika z obowiązku świadczenia i wygaśnięcia zobowiązania dokonują się z mocy prawa. Zastosowanie znajduje poprzez analogię z następczej niemożliwości świadczenia do przypadków, gdy zobowiązanie odrywa się od swego gospodarczego i ekonomicznego celu, który był przyczyną sprawczą jego powstania, tj. w sytuacji rażącej nieproporcjonalności między wartością przedmiotu świadczenia, połączoną z oczekiwanymi przez strony korzyściami, a kosztami, które należałoby ponieść, aby wykonać zobowiązanie. Jest użyteczna w czasach głębokich przemian społeczno-gospodarczych, przy masowym występowaniu utrudnień w stosunkach gospodarczych w spełnianiu świadczeń i wykonywaniu umów.
Nowe Prawo zamówień publicznych – wyzwania dla zamawiających i wykonawców
Authors: Warchoł Iwona
Published: January 2024

Artykuł zawiera analizę zmian regulacji prawnych w zakresie Prawa zamówień publicznych. Autorka przedstawia problemy praktyczne stosowania dotychczasowej ustawy oraz zasadność zmian sposobu przeprowadzania postępowań z zakresu zamówień publicznych oraz zawierania umów. W opracowaniu poruszono także zagadnienia związane z zasadami Prawa zamówień publicznych oraz środkami ochrony prawnej w nowym Prawie zamówień publicznych i elektronizacją komunikacji w zamówieniach publicznych.
Funkcjonowanie oddziałów penitencjarnych na przykładzie Zakładu Karnego w Barczewie
Authors: Zając Bartosz
Published: January 2024

Przedmiotem podjętych rozważań w ramach niniejszej pracy jest wskazanie funkcjonowania oddziałów penitencjarnych, w szczególności potencjalnych zagrożeń, problemów, jak również pozytywnych aspektów ich działalności. Oddziały penitencjarne przeszły wiele zmian formalno – strukturalnych, które wpływają na ich aktualny kształt. W pracy podjęto analizę przepisów prawnych, jak również ich praktyczne funkcjonowanie w perspektywie funkcjonariuszy Służby Więziennej pełniących służbę w oddziałach mieszkalnych.
Manifiesto Universal Sobre Iniciación Científica - MUSIC
Authors: Daza-Orozco Carlos Eduardo , Norman-Acevedo Eduardo , Caro-Gómez Claudia Lucía , Cera-Ochoa Raúl Antonio , Arias-Velandia Nicolás , Mojica-Montoya Fernanda Lucy , Bernal-Llanos Merly María , Acosta-Triviño Ricardo
Published: January 2024

Iniciación Científica como organización promotora de acciones y estrategias interinstitucionales para la gestión de la cultura científica, tecnológica y creativa; a partir de la formación, implementación, producción y comunicación de procesos de investigación, desarrollo, arte e innovación; luego de la implementación de mesas y equipos de trabajo en diversas disciplinas e Instituciones de Educación Superior en Colombia; tienen el honor de presentar el Manifiesto Universal Sobre Iniciación Científica – MUSIC, una declaración voluntaria y de acción colectiva entorno a la promoción de conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas para la formación de nuevos investigadores.

Si deseas firmar la iniciativa ingresa a: https://iniciacioncientifica.com/manifiesto/ Sección: Firma
Some aspects of summer biology of starry flounder Platichthys stellatus (Pleuronectidae) in Uzovskaya Inlet (Avacha Bay)
Authors: Ovcherenko R. T. , Rusanova V. A.
Published: January 2024

Based on materials collected in the course of angling in Uzovskaya Inlet, new data on the body length and weight of Platichthys stellatus were obtained, and information on the diet of the species is presented. Analysis revealed medium-sized individuals in the composition of catches. Their diet consisted of juvenile fish, gammarids, Pacific sand lance and shrimps.
Right Place, Right Time: Proactive Multi-Robot Task Allocation Under Spatiotemporal Uncertainty
Authors: Street Charlie , Lacerda Bruno , Mühlig Manuel , Hawes Nick
Published: January 2024

For many multi-robot problems, tasks are announced during execution, where task announcement times and locations are uncertain. To synthesise multi-robot behaviour that is robust to early announcements and unexpected delays, multi-robot task allocation methods must explicitly model the stochastic processes that govern task announcement. In this paper, we model task announcement using continuous-time Markov chains which predict when and where tasks will be announced. We then present a task allocation framework which uses the continuous-time Markov chains to allocate tasks proactively, such that robots are near or at the task location upon its announcement. Our method seeks to minimise the expected total waiting duration for each task, i.e. the duration between task announcement and a robot beginning to service the task. Our framework can be applied to any multi-robot task allocation problem where robots complete spatiotemporal tasks which are announced stochastically. We demonstrate the efficacy of our approach in simulation, where we outperform baselines which do not allocate tasks proactively, or do not fully exploit our task announcement models.
Characteristics of corrosion products of steel bars in modified magnesium oxysulfide cement containing chloride salts
Authors: Ba Mingfang , Fang Siyi , Xu Zhirui , Yu Gaoke , Zhang Danlei
Published: January 2024

The effects of chlorides on the corrosion of steel bars within a matrix comprising modified magnesium oxysulfide (MMOS) cementitious materials was investigated. The phase composition, morphology and distribution of steel corrosion products (SCPs) were studied. There was basically no corrosion of the steel bars in the MMOS cement without chlorides. A high chloride content and a high water/cement (w/c) ratio in the MMOS matrix had adverse effects on the steel bar corrosion. The primary SCPs in the MMOS mixes were iron oxyhydroxides (FeOOH) and ferric oxide (Fe2O3), while ferrous oxide (FeO) was only observed at low w/c ratios, indicating a lower degree of oxidation. The presence of di-iron nonacarbonyl (Fe2(CO)9) at high w/c ratios suggested a higher degree of oxidation. At lower w/c ratios, rust products readily diffused. Conversely, at higher w/c ratios, these products accumulated close to the steel bars, resulting in a compact structure.
THE PLIGHT OF SOUTH AFRICAN WHISTLE-BLOWERS: SEARCHING FOR EFFECTIVE PROTECTION
Authors: Karin Calitz
Published: January 2024

Daily reports in the media about the extent of corruption in South Africa and the plight of whistle-blowers who dare to report it demonstrates the inadequacy of protective measures in South Africa. The murder of whistle-blower Babita Deokaran saw other whistle-blowers go into hiding, fearing for their own safety, and calls for urgent measures to be implemented to ensure the physical safety of whistle-blowers. The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) contains measures that could be implemented to protect the physical safety of whistle-blowers. Currently, the only legislation specifically protecting whistle-blowers in South Africa is the Protected Disclosures Act (PDA), which only protects against detriment in the workplace. A number of other statutes provide a measure of protection, but they are fragmented and by no means adequate. A legal comparison with the United Kingdom (UK), Ireland and the United States of America (US) may provide guidelines for reform in South Africa. The UK is currently debating the Protection for Whistleblowing Bill (Bill 27) in the House of Lords to improve protection for whistle-blowers. This Bill proposes to sever the required link to employment so that any person reporting wrongdoing will be protected if certain requirements are met. Bill 27 also establishes the Office of the Whistleblower, which has wide-ranging powers to protect whistle-blowers. The Irish Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022 was amended to broaden the definition of “worker” to include persons not previously protected and to establish an Office of the Commissioner similar to the Office of the Whistleblower in Bill 27, although with limited power. Neither the UK nor Ireland requires whistle-blowers to report in good faith; the focus is on the message instead of the messenger. Financial rewards for whistle-blowers in the US have proved to be highly successful and could be implemented in South Africa. It is recommended that physical protection of whistleblowers be prioritised, that a Whistle-Blowers’ Office with wide-ranging powers be established, that protection be extended to persons outside the employment relationship, that whistle-blowers be rewarded for reporting on wrongdoing in prescribed circumstances, that the burden of proof be reversed and that the good faith requirement for protection be dropped.
DO MUNICIPALITIES HAVE THE POWER TO REGULATE THE KEEPING OF “DANGEROUS” DOGS?
Authors: Hendrik J van As
Published: January 2024

Dog attacks and resultant deaths are frequent occurrences in South Africa. Pit bulls are responsible in many of these cases and there are calls for them to be banned. Dogs, however, are the property of their owners, and forcing people to give them up will amount to a deprivation of property and an infringement of a dog owner’s right to property, which is protected by section 25 of the Constitution. Dogfighting is rife in South Africa and the conduct of dog owners contributes to dogs being aggressive and leads to dog attacks. In terms of the Constitution, animal control is a functional area of concurrent national and provincial legislative competence; on a strict interpretation, this means that municipalities do not have the power to legislate on the function. However, everyone is guaranteed the right to freedom and security of the person, which includes the right to be free from all forms of violence from either public or private sources. As such, the municipality (as part of the State) must respect, protect, promote and fulfil the right. Municipalities also have a duty to promote a safe and healthy environment, and the power to make by-laws on matters they may administer. They may also exercise powers that are reasonable and incidental to the effective performance of municipal functions, which is supported by the principle of subsidiarity, the fulfilment of the duties arising from section 12 of the Constitution, and the objective to promote a safe and healthy environment. A municipality that has the necessary resources can legislate and enforce by-laws on matters listed in Schedule 4A and 5A of the Constitution, provided that such action seeks to further the objectives of Chapter 2 of the Constitution and is not in conflict with measures adopted by the national and provincial spheres. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) is responsible for animal welfare, but the responsibilities of animal welfare organisations are becoming greater as urbanisation in South Africa accelerates and animals in many disadvantaged communities are in dire need of basic animal care. The suite of local government law is geared towards the social and economic upliftment of communities, and there is legislative justification for interventions by municipalities to address matters such as the control of public nuisances, dog licensing, the operation of pounds, and the conduct of community members that can alleviate the pressure on those organisations tasked with animal care. There are a number of legislative instruments that apply to animals. A consolidation of the provisions of the various pieces of legislation into a single by-law aimed at regulating the keeping and treatment of dogs, may result in increased law enforcement and (it is hoped) increased sentences as a result of amplified enforcement, as well as improved deterrence.
The link between neutrophils, NETs, and NLRP3 inflammasomes: The dual effect of CD177 and its therapeutic potential in acute respiratory distress syndrome/acute lung injury
Authors: Li Jingying , Fang Zhansheng , Xu Shumin , Rao Haiwei , Liu Junzhe , Lei Kunjian , Yang Lufei , Wang Chong , Zeng Zhenguo
Published: January 2024

Neutrophils are important inflammatory effector cells that protect against foreign invasion but also cause self-harm. Numerous neutrophils infiltrate the lungs in acute respiratory distress syndrome/acute lung injury (ARDS/ALI) patients. However, the exact impact of neutrophil infiltration on ARDS’s onset and progression remains unclear. To investigate this, we analyzed two ARDS-related datasets from the Gene Expression Omnibus public database and discovered an association between CD177, a neutrophil-specific surface protein, and ARDS progression. We used quantitative flow cytometry to assess CD177+ neutrophils in the peripheral blood of clinical ARDS patients vs healthy controls, finding a significant increase in CD177+ neutrophils percentage among total neutrophils in ARDS patients. This finding was further confirmed in ALI mouse models. Subsequent animal experiments showed that anti-CD177 effectively reduces pulmonary edema, neutrophil infiltration, and inflammatory cytokine release, along with a decrease in reactive oxygen species (ROS) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) levels. We also established an in vitro co-culture system to mimic neutrophil and lung epithelial cell interactions. In the anti-CD177 group, we observed decreased expression of NLRP3, caspase 1, peptidyl arginine deiminase (PAD4), MPO, and ROS, along with a reduction in certain inflammatory cytokines. These results indicate a crucial role for the CD177 gene in ARDS’s development and progression. Inhibiting CD177 may help mitigate excessive activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes, ROS, and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), thus alleviating ARDS.
Arbitrating Investment Disputes Involving States with Competing Governments (on the Example of Venezuela)
Authors: Варга Ката
Published: January 2024

The present article analyses whether investment tribunals are competent to determine which representatives are entitled to act on behalf of respondent states with competing governments. The examination of existing case law and theoretical background suggests that investment tribunals have incidental jurisdiction to decide on the representation issue. In this case, the representation issue is resolved for the sole purpose of proceeding to consideration of claims, which are properly within the tribunals’ jurisdiction ratione materiae and the decision on this issue is not included in the dispositif of the awards and lacks res judicata effect. The most plausible approach to decide the representation issue is to conduct a substantive analysis of the government’s entitlement to act on behalf of the state. The alternative avoidance techniques to resolve the representation issue are questionable from the perspectives of their logical coherence, practical convenience and safeguarding the parties’ procedural rights. This analysis should be conducted in accordance with the criteria of customary international law. The legitimacy of a government’s origin is just one of these criteria and has a limited role in the overall test for identifying the government which is entitled to act on behalf of the state. Finally, this analysis should also take into account the considerations of procedural fairness, which depends on the factual circumstances of each specific case.
Violations of Sovereignty in “Cyberspace” Under the United Nations Charter
Authors: Ассаф Алаа
Published: January 2024

Affirming that violating State sovereignty through and against “cyber” infrastructure could be covered by the scope of Art. 2(4) and (7) of the United Nations Charter is one of the most pressing challenges that faces international law today. This article aims to address this issue by expanding on a general taxonomy outlined in the Tallinn Manual 2.0 on violations of sovereignty in “cyberspace”. These violations are categorised as conducts leading to either “infringement upon the target State’s territorial integrity” or “interference or usurpation of inherently governmental functions”. In order to map the taxonomy of the Tallinn Manual 2.0 onto Art. 2(4) and (7), it is necessary to highlight the convergence between territorial sovereignty and “cyberspace” that allows for extending the scope of application of Art. 2. Through recognising data as “assets” that can be subject to a functional sovereignty, that in turn could be subject to unlawful use of force in violation of the general ban codified in Art. 2(4) as an “infringement upon the target State’s territorial integrity”. Extending the scope of Art. 2(7) is contingent upon defining the concept of intervention as a conduct aiming to unlawfully assume an exclusive competence of a State by another State. Under this concept, intervention in “cyberspace” could be envisaged as attempts to gain control over the functionality of certain “cyberspace” infrastructure that is instrumental for the manifestation of State exclusive competences. A process that demands taking control of that entity to an extent impinging the regular functioning of the targeted entity beyond the mere manipulation of data. Under the proposed definition of intervention such conduct of “interference or usurpation of inherently governmental functions” can constitute a violation to the principle of non-intervention as codified by Art. 2(7).
Энергетический союз Европейского союза как механизм правового регулирования развития внутреннего электроэнергетического рынка
Authors: Белова Ольга Сергеевна
Published: January 2024

В международных отношениях союз традиционно понимают как объединение, сотрудничество субъектов международного права. В данной работе рассматривается Энергетический союз Европейского союза — не как новый союз государств, но как механизм правового регулирования развития внутреннего электроэнергетического рынка Европейского союза. В соответствии с документами Европейского союза Энергетический союз представляет собой стратегию, определяющую механизмы правового регулирования и цели в области климатической нейтральности. При этом данные механизмы не подразумевают унификации национального законодательства государств — членов Европейского союза. В статье рассмотрены особенности реализации Энергетического союза как стратегии по двум направлениям: нормативное регулирование правоотношений в рамках формирования и функционирования внутреннего электроэнергетического рынка Европейского союза и создание системы планирования, мониторинга и управления реформированием внутреннего электроэнергетического рынка Европейского союза. В работе проведен анализ предпосылок и целей реформы внутреннего электроэнергетического рынка Европейского союза, включая рамочную программу в отношении политики в области энергетики и климата Европейского союза на период до 2030 года и Парижское соглашение об изменении климата. Рассмотрено состояние внутреннего электроэнергетического рынка и энергетической инфраструктуры Европейского союза после внедрения документов «третьего энергопакета»  и перспективы реформы внутреннего электроэнергетического рынка Европейского союза, приведена оценка эффективности «четвертого энергопакета» Европейского союза.
Analysis of the Anthropometric Variables and their Relationship with the Pinch Force
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Zea Forero Christian Ricardo , Medina-Labrador Manuel ,   Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Monroy Silva Magda Viviana ,   Universidad Santo Tomás, Martinez Alvarez Nardi Vanesa ,   Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Published: January 2024

The evaluation of the force in the hand is used in health and labor fields; it is composed of the grip force and the pinch force (Palmar Pinch - PP and Key Pinch - KP). The pinch force has not had significant amount of studies and connections with anthropometric variables. This work aimed to determine the relationship between the PP and KP strength with gender, dominance, age, and anthropometric variables. Using a Jamar dynamometer and with the participation of 681 subjects apparently healthy (48.9 % F and 51.1 % M) from the City of Bogotá (Colombia), who performed different occupational activities, it was found that the PP and KP forces were significantly higher in men than in women both in the non-dominant hand (8.27 Kgf Vs. 6.0 Kgf) and in the dominant hand (8.57 Kgf Vs 6.27 Kgf). The predictive models proposed in this study defined age, thickness, circumference, and maximum circumference of the hand as the main variables. In the female gender, age was established as the primary variable. At the same time, in the male, the circumference of the hand was defined in two models, and the maximum circumference of the hand in another two.
An Analysis of the Requirement for Energy Management Systems in India for Electric Vehicles
Authors: Shanmukha Naga Raju Vonteddu Et al.
Published: January 2024

Conventional fuels used in combustion engines are the main sources of carbon dioxide emissions, which affect the environment. If energy is available from renewable sources compared to conventional sources, electric vehicles (EVs) offer efficient and cost-effective solutions to the above issue. However, EVs employ batteries for energy storage, which presents a number of issues. For example, overheating produced by chemical reactions during the charging and discharging process in high temperatures can result in the battery's fatal destruction. Hence, an effective energy management system (EMS) is in need of the technology required for the accomplishment of EVs in the long term. Monitoring and optimizing electricity use is the aim of energy management, which aims to cut costs and emissions without interfering with operations. When lifetime CO2 emissions are taken into consideration, EVs will be far more environmentally friendly than regular fuel vehicles because of the incorporation of sustainable power. Distributed solar energy will help reduce the distribution and transmission losses, which will further lower the lifetime CO2 emissions and operating costs of EVs and hasten their commercial viability. This paper presents a review of energy management challenges and their necessity. EV energy management is very important as it helps to minimize EV charging costs.
Deep Convolutional Neural Networks For Classification of Satellite Images
Authors: Bihari Nandan Pandey Et al.
Published: January 2024

Deep learning algorithms that can learn from image, video, audio, and text data are becoming more successful as hardware power increases. Given the effectiveness and benefits of deep learning in many domains with more data, architecture should see similar implications. This study examined textures using particular rather than overall images. The deep convolutional neural network model classified 4500 satellite photos of clouds, deserts, greenery, and water. The constructed model classified previously unused test data (675 images) with 0.97 accuracies for cloud images, 0.98 for desert images, 0.96 for green areas, and 0.98 for water bodies. Although cloud and desert photos and green and water body images are comparable, this textural success shows that it can detect, analyze, and classify architectural elements. Deep convolutional neural networks can recognize, analyze, and classify architectural materials and elements, enabling shape recognition among many data to help architects collect helpful information. Thus, it will provide more extensive data than manual data analysis, enabling more accurate decisions. Understanding deep convolutional neural network data categorization characteristics explains architectural design differences and similarities. This condition reveals the hidden relationship in designs, allowing architects to create unique designs..
Development of an Artificial Intelligence based Railway Crack Detection and Monitoring System using Internet of Things
Authors: J.Praveenchandar Et al.
Published: January 2024

This study suggests the concept of crack locating robot vehicle in the railway rails. India railways participates an important posture in asset with the necessary transportation to preserve needs of a rapidly emergent financial system. India now has the world's fourth-largest railway network. Therefore, travelling by train is risky. It does not work with the existing railway control system in India. Thus, robust, well-organized, and reliable new technology is required for both fracture detection in railway track and identification of objector items. This study proposes and clarifies a robust monitoring system to meet the limitations of the current rail surveillance system for detecting fractures of the railway tracks. Therefore, robust, well-organized, and reliable new technology is required for both fracture detection in railway track and the identification of objects or items. This study proposes and clarifies a robust monitoring system to meet the limitations of the current rail surveillance system for detecting fractures of the railway tracks. The goal of this study is to build and create an IoT-enabled robot that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to report to a railway controller any information it gathers concerning broken or cracked track. To solve this issue, we will be sending all data over wireless communication based devices and developing a corresponding application..
A Quad-Band Ring shaped Wearable antenna for WBAN Applications
Authors: Padala Srinivas Et al.
Published: January 2024

The article contemplates the proposal and analysis of ring-shaped quad-band antenna with a 1 by 3 power divider feeding network for wireless communication applications. The proposed antenna operates in four frequency bands 2.4 GHz, 2.93GHz, 3.3 GHz, and 4.4 GHz for Wi-Fi, WLAN, military navigation, and drone applications. The antenna is designed using a ring-shaped structure, which provides a compact size and easy integration with the wireless devices. The 1 by 2 power divider feeding network is used to excite the antenna, which helps to improve the antenna performance by providing a balanced feed. The simulated outcomes demonstrate that the suggested antenna with the Power splitter 1 by 2 serving network has the stable radiation pattern and a good gain performance across all the operating frequency bands. Therefore, the proposed ring-shaped quad-band antenna with a 1 by 3 power distributed serving network is the promising candidate for various wireless communication applications.
Improving The Efficiency Of Video Transmission In Computer Networks
Authors: Murooj Khalid Ibraheem Ibraheem Et al.
Published: January 2024

In-depth examination of current techniques for enhancing the efficiency of video transmission over digital networks is provided in this study. Due to the growing need for high-quality video content, optimizing video transmission is an important area of research. This review categorizes and in-depth examines a range of methods proposed in the literature to enhance video transmission effectiveness. ABR, DNN architecture, adaptive streaming, Quality of Service (QoS), error resilience, congestion control, video compression, and hardware acceleration for video provisioning are just a few of the cutting-edge techniques that are covered in the discussion, which ranges from the more traditional to the cutting-edge. This essay provides a methodical evaluation of the numerous tactics that are available, along with an analysis of their guiding principles, advantages, and disadvantages. The paper also offers a comparative analysis of various approaches, highlighting trends, gaps, and potential future research directions in this crucial domain, all of which help to create more efficient video compression and transmission paradigms in computer networks.
CaP: Cardiovascular Disease Prediction using a Delta Layer based Center Vector Activation-centric DCNN
Authors: S. Ramchandra Reddy Et al.
Published: January 2024

Cardiac disease stands as a primary contributor to mortality, representing a prevalent category of chronic and life-threatening conditions. Therefore, early detection is imperative. While existing research has sought to predict heart disease (HD) through Electrocardiogram (ECG) signals, there remains room for enhancement. This study introduces a novel approach for early HD detection based on the Delta Layer with Center Vector Activation-centric Deep Convolutional Neural Network (DLCVA-DCNN) within its research framework, namely: CaP. Initially, the input ECG signals undergo preprocessing using a Weighted Covariance Kalman Filter (WCKF) to eliminate noise. Subsequently, the preprocessed data is bifurcated: one branch transforms it into a binary image, while the other decomposes the signal to identify peak segments. The decomposition employs the Bivariate Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition (BEEMD) method, and the Pan-Tompkins Algorithm (PTA) is applied to ascertain the highest-frequency segments. The coupling information is then extracted from these peaks. Simultaneously, depth features are extracted from the binary image. The Linear Approximate Functional Walrus Optimization Algorithm (LAFWOA) is employed to select pertinent features from the coupling and depth features. These selected features are input into the DLCVA-DCNN classifier to discriminate disease and standard signals. The experimental analysis compares the proposed methodology with conventional frameworks based on performance metrics, revealing that the proposed approach achieves higher accuracy than existing techniques.
Real-time Health Monitoring and Speedy Personal Alert Support System using Medical IoT-Cloud Infrastructures
Authors: ` Et al.
Published: January 2024

Health care monitoring technology is evolving day by day with the help of computational techniques and intelligent diagnosis models. Compared to conventional approaches and clinical observations, recent health care methodologies are heavily depending on more accurate computational platforms to diagnose various diseases. On the stream, computational principles and intelligent diagnosis model are proposed for monitoring and classifying the biosensor signal data. The existing diagnosis procedures that are using crucial computational models have been trained to observe the medical symptoms of particular disease. The contributions of recent medical support systems and computational models are closely made of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) environment. However, the existing techniques are applied to obtain accurate decisions only rather than speedy response properties. Against the issue, the proposed Real-time Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) based Health Monitoring (RGHM) system has been initiated to build more reliable, fast and accurate health assistance solutions. Most of the recent works are taking more complex data processing techniques that are producing higher delay and resources. The proposed RGHM works against these issues and attains effective results compared to current techniques such as Smart Artificial Intelligence based Monitoring Technique (SAIMT), Patient Monitoring with IoT model (PM-IoT) and Patient Centric Cloud Health Monitoring system (PCCHM). The performance of proposed RGHM is illustrated in result section that shows the RGHM has attained 11% to 14% of better performance than existing techniques.