bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NOVEL UV SPECTROSCOPIC METHOD FOR QUANTIFICATION OF CAFFEINE IN MARKETED ENERGY DRINKS
Authors: SRI K. BHAVYA , HEMA B. , SUMAKANTH MOGILI
Published: March 2023

Objective: This study is performed to quantitatively estimate caffeine in marketed energy drinks by using UV-Visible spectroscopic method.

Methods: This experiment was performed on various soft drinks and energy drinks available in the local market of India to determine the caffeine concentration. The quantitative method used was simple, easy UV-Visible spectrophotometric method by using carbon dichloromethane as diluent at 274 nm. UV-Vis spectroscopy is an analytical technique that measures the amount of discrete wavelengths of UV or visible light that are absorbed by or transmitted through a sample in comparison to a reference or blank sample.

Results: Among all the samples i.e. soft or energy drinks taken for this experiment sample 1 has low concentration of caffeine and the highest concentration was observed in sample 3.

Conclusion: Caffeine in an energy drink provides a stimulant effect, it gives energy. At lower levels, as it’s typically used in soft drinks, it has less of a stimulant effect and is used mainly for its taste profile. However the concentration of caffeine should be within the limits specified. Excessive consumption of caffeine may lead to anxiety, caffeine dependence, increased urination, and may cause insomnia. Energy drinks can contain high levels of caffeine but are unlikely to be hazardous unless consumed with alcohol. This research is very important analytical process to safeguard the well being of people who are unaware to adverse effects of caffeine.
The Role of Teacher-Student and Student-Student Talk in Teaching Target Language
Authors: Sabitaliyevna Mamadaliyeva Burayma
Published: March 2023

This article gives information about students’ and teachers’ communication during classes, and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of teacher and student talk in learning process. There are some ideas for how teachers and students might balance the talk between students and teachers in a language learning class.
Thresholding and Filtering Based Brain Tumor Segmentation on MRI Images
Authors: Lohare Deepali N. , Manza Ramesh R. , Telgad R
Published: March 2023

Abstract: The brain is the interior most part of the central nervous system and is an intracranial solid neoplasm. Tumour’s are created by an abnormal and uncontrollable cell division in the brain. In this work, axial view of the brain image (2D) from MRI scan has been used because MRI scan is less harmful than CT brain scan. The study of brain tumor is important as it is occurring in many people. In this paper, an image segmentation process was proposed for the identification or detection of tumor from the brain. The methodology consists of the following steps: pre-processing by using grey-level, sharpening and median filters; segmentation of the image was performed by thresholding and also by applying the watershed segmentation. Finally the tumor region was obtained with its area [1].
Breast Cancer Prediction using Machine Learning
Authors: Sharma Varun , Garg Vishal , Maggu Sunil , Kapoor Bhaskar
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Breast cancer poses a serious threat to women, as it is highly morbid and lethal. Doctors find it challenging to develop a treatment plan that could increase patient survival time due to the lack of reliable prognosis models. Therefore, figuring out a method that outcome in the least amount of wrongdoings while improving productivity requires time. In the paper, SVM, Logistic Regression, Random Forest, XGBoost, AdaBoost, kNearest Neighbors, Naive Bayes and custom ensemble Classifiers. These algorithms that predict the outcome of breast cancer. The JUPYTER platform is used to conduct all experiments, which are carried out in a simulation environment.
Plant Pigments as Colorants in Foodstuff: A Review Article
Authors: Singh Mahima , Parmar Dr. Felisa , Solanki Dr. H. A.
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Plant derived-colorsare important in human life because they are safe and eco-friendly in nature. Colouredcomplexes that are applied to fibre, paper, food, cosmetics, hair, etc. to give colors. These canbe extracted from the roots, fruits, bark, leaves, flowers, etc. Synthetic colorants have been quizzedin the past years for their safekeeping, leading to a decline in the number of permitted colorants.Hence, interest in natural colorants has suggestively amplified as a significance to both legislative action and consumer awareness for the use of synthetic extracts in the foods. This review article deals with the information on the dyeyielding plants.
Microstructure Studies on the Effect of Alkaline Activators to Flyash Ratio on Geopolymer Concrete
Authors: Rathod Girishkumar , Sanni Pof. S. H.
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Fly ash-based geopolymers are new binding materials produced to replace the ordinary Portland cement used in concrete. In this research, the effect of alkaline activators to flyash ratio on the compressive, split tensile, flexural strength and microstructural study of fly ash-based geopolymers were studied. Alkaline activators to fly ash ratios of 0.30, 0.35, 0.40 and 0.45 and ratio of sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) to sodium hydroxide (NaOH) maintained constant throughout the study. The alkaline activator solution was prepared by mixing sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) with a 12M NaOH solution. The samples were casted and cured at a temperature 60° C for 24 hours in Dry oven and kept at room temperature till the testing (7days and 28 days). The test results indicated that the compressive, split tensile and flexural strength increased when the ratio of alkaline activator to fly ash was decreased. The ratio of 0.30 produced the maximum compressive strength, which was 68.02 MPa at 28 days curing. SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) test conducted on geopolymer concrete samples and observed that alkaline activators to fly ash ratio of 0.30 and 0.35, geopolymer samples has the continuous, homogenous matrices and less porous structure because of the high dissolution of the fly ash particles in the alkaline activator solution.
Modeling of Hybrid Renewable Energy System
Authors: Manusmare Pratik V. , Bonde Prof. Umesh G. , Bawane Prof. Divya A.
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Wind power generation (VAWT) and solar power (PV) generation are combined to make a Modeling Of hybrid Renewable Energy Systems. A On Grid and 24v, 100Ah lead-acid battery is used to store solar power and charging is controlled by a charger circuit which has been discussed here. Power output of this hybrid system is depends on wind flow and power generated by solar cells. Today, the world is progressing at quit fast rate with the use of conventional source of energy. Now a day’s electricity is most needed facility for the human being. All the conventional energy resources are depleting day by day and having disadvantages of using them are environmental pollution created by its use. So we have to shift from conventional to non-conventional energy resources. Many types of clean and renewable energy sources can be used in production of electrical energy. In this project the combination of two energy resources is takes place i.e. wind and solar energy. This process reviles the sustainable energy resources without damaging the nature. We can give uninterrupted power by using hybrid energy system. Basically this system involves the integration of two energy system that will give continuous power. Solar panels are used for converting solar energy into electricity and wind turbines are used for converting wind energy into electricity. This electrical power can utilize for various purpose. Generation of electricity will be takes place at affordable cost. This project deals with the generation of electricity by using two sources combine which leads to generate electricity with affordable cost without damaging the nature balance.
Unified Neural Trait Range Assessment (UNETRA): A Complete Neuro-Psychological Personality Classification and Assessment System
Authors: Sodhi Dr. Nitnem Singh
Published: March 2023

Abstract: UNETRA (Unified Neural Trait Range Assessment) is a comprehensive neuro-psychological personality classification and assessment system that can be used for a wide range of applications in various fields. This personality classification system consists of 27 dichotomies containing 54 neural traits and has a total of more than 134 million possible combinations, making it an extremely powerful tool for understanding human behavior and personality. UNETRA can aid in identifying underlying neurological conditions and diagnosing mental disorders as well as physiological and lifestyle diseases, making it a valuable tool in clinical settings. It can also be used to improve personal growth and development, organizational/industrial psychology, relationship compatibility analysis, marketing, education, and a lot of other industries and dimensions. One of the most significant advantages of UNETRA is its convertibility to all other popular personality tests, including the Five Factor Model and MBTI. This versatility makes UNETRA an ideal tool for researchers and practitioners in various fields, such as psychology, human resources, and education. This research paper aims to provide an in-depth understanding of UNETRA, highlighting its unique features and exploring its diverse applications.
Алтан Ширээгийн Талбайн Геофизикийн Соронзон Хайгуулын Ажил
Authors: Н Наран-Эрдэнэ
Published: March 2023

Алтанширээгийн талбайд 2012 онд хийгдсэн геофизикийн соронзон хайгуулын ажлын үр дүнгээс доорх өгүүлэлд ашиглан геологийн тайлалт хийсэн болно. Тус талбайг өмнөх судлаачид цул сульфидын хүдэржилттэй гэж дүгнэсэн байдаг. Алтанширээгийн талбайн геофизикийн соронзон хайгуулын ажлаар соронзон гажил бүхий сонирхол татахуйц хувирлын хэсэг тогтоогдсон юм.
Pembuatan dan Karakterisasi Plastik Biodegradabel dari Limbah Batang Jagung (Zea Mays L.) dengan Montmorillonite
Authors: Sihotang Supran Hidayat , Tambunan Pravil Mistryanto
Published: March 2023

[ Manufacture and Characterization of Biodegradable Plastics from Corn Stem Waste (Zea Mays L.) with Montmorillonite]
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan isolasi terhadap selulosa yang terdapat pada limbah batang jagung. Prosedur yang dilakukan menggunakan tiga variasi yang berbeda untuk mendapatkan variasi prosedur mana yang paling baik dalam menghasilkan selulosa lalu dibuktikan dengan melakukan uji FTIR. Variasi isolasi selulosa yang terbaik digunakan dalam pembuatan film plastik biodegradabel dan divariasikan kembali dengan penambahan pati, gliserol, akuades, dan MMT. Film plastik yang telah dibuat di karakterisasi dengan uji ketahanan biodegradabel, uji swelling degree, uji volatility mass fraction, uji water solubility, dan uji SEM Hasil yang diperoleh berdasarkan penelitian ini variasi prosedur yang kedua merupakan variasi prosedur terbaik dalam memperoleh selulosa dari limbah batang jagung. Hasil uji kemampuan degradasi pada variasi pertama terdegradasi lebih cepat karena jumlah selulosa yang sedikit sehingga aktivitas bakteri, jamur, dan pathogen pembusuk bekerja dengan baik. Hasil uji volatility mass fraction variasi pertama menunjukkan tingkat volatilitas tertinggi karena jumlah selulosa yang sedikit sehingga meningkatkan permeabilitas penguapan molekul air. Uji swelling degree pada variasi yang pertama menghasilkan persentase yang lebih rendah karena sifat higroskopis yang dimiliki selulosa akan menyebabkan pengikatan molekul-molekul air dari lingkungannya lebih sedikit. Uji water solubility setiap variasi memperlihatkan hasil yang hampir sama karena jumlah dari MMT yang sama dari setiap variasi.
Uji Aktivitas Antioksidan Dari Akar Kancil (Smilax zeylanica L.)
Authors: Asyhar Rayandra , Yulianika Nanda
Published: March 2023

[Antioxidant Activity Test of the Roots of the Mouse Deer (Smilax zeylanica L.)]
Akar kancil (Smilax zeylanica L.) merupakan salah satu tanaman yang banyak digunakan oleh Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) sebagai obat-obatan tradisional. Pada penelitian ini digunakan sampel berupa bagian akar dari tanaman akar kancil, karena bagian ini yang banyak digunakan oleh Suku Anak Dalam (SAD). Pada penelitian ini digunakan tiga fraksi yaitu fraksi metano,etil asetat dan n-heksan. Hasil yang didapatkan dari proses ini adalah ketiga fraksi positif mengandung senyawa golongan flavonoid dan tanin. Kemudian dilakukan uji aktivitas antioksidan menggunakan metode DPPH (2,2-difenil-1-pikrilhidrazil). Diketahui bahwa aktivitas antioksidan fraksi metanol, etil asetat dan n-heksan yang dinyatakan dengan nilai IC50Â  berturut-turut yaitu 22,97 ppm, 76,5 ppm dan 79,43 ppm sehingga termasuk antioksidan kuat. Selanjutnya dilakukan karakterisasi menggunakan spektrofotometer UV-Vis dan FT-IR untuk fraksi dengan aktivitas antioksidan tertinggi yaitu fraksi metanol. HasilÂ  interpretasi spektra UV-Vis dan FT-IR fraksi metanol diduga merupakan senyawa yang termasuk golongan flavonoid dan tanin.
Problems of Dostoevsky’s Poetics by Mikhail Bakhtin and Vasily Rozanov
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ivanova Evgenia V.
Published: March 2023

The article analyses the causes that sparked Mikhail Bakhtin’s interest in Vasily Rozanov, a fact we know thanks to the memories of Pyotr Palievsky. Bakhtin did not have the time to write about Rozanov, even if he suggested his visitors to read him. The reasons of Bakhtin’s interest in Rozanov can be found in the tight spiritual link between Rozanov and Dostoevsky, and the book Problems of Dostoevsky’s Poetics can help to understand it better. Contemporaries tried to reproach Rozanov by comparing him to Smerdyakov, but Rozanov was not embarrassed by such parallels and has himself repeatedly pointed to his kinship with Dostoevsky’s heroes. The articles follows how the features of Dostoevsky’s poetics highlighted by Bakhtin are the bases of Rozanov’s art as well: the relationship between the author and the hero, ideologemes in the roles of the actors, the equality of the words of the others, reflected in Rozanov’s constant use of letters by others as a way to characterize the addressee, the decision of publishing in his books articles polemizing with his ideas, and the discussion of them; polyphony and dialogue were peculiarities of his work. The book Problems of Dostoevsky’s Poetics becomes the key to the innovative nature and structural peculiarities of the world of Rozanov, who looked at himself as the last writer of a literature based on fiction.
“I Thought It Would Be Worse.” Darovoe in Search of Authenticity
Authors:   Dostoevsky’s Museum-Estate “Darovoe”, State Museum-Reserve “Zaraysky Kremlin”, Bessonova Albina S. , Victorovich Vladimir A. ,   Kolomna State University of Humanities and Social Studies
Published: March 2023

The fifth article in a series dedicated to the restoration and museification of the Darovoe-Monogarovo-Cheremoshnya memorial space. The renewed F.M. Dostoevsky’s Estate Museum “Darovoe” opened in November 2021. The results of the restoration and the perspectives of its development were discussed at a round table on August 27, 2022, during the conference “9th Summer Readings in Darovoe.” Here is an abridged transcript of the discussion. The conflict between scholars and restorers described in the previous article led to a dialogue between the academic and museum communities; creative entrepreneurs have also joined the discussion. Both painful points and “points of growth” in the new life of the Museum-Estate “Darovoе” are highlighted.
IS COMMUNICATING MATHEMATICS PART OF THE EASE OF ONLINE LEARNING FACTOR?
Authors: Ningsih Eka Fitria , Sugiman Sugiman , Budiningsih C. Asri , Surwanti Dita
Published: March 2023

In this study, we focus on self-disclosure, communicating mathematics, and infrastructure support in determining the ease of online learning for students of mathematics education study programs. The sample in this study were students (n=465) who were asked voluntarily to fill out an online questionnaire. Participants consisted of 335 female students (72%) and 130 male students (28%) from various universities in Indonesia. The data were analyzed quantitatively using structural equation modeling. The results of the path analysis show that the ease of online learning is influenced by self-disclosure, communicating mathematics, and infrastructure support. The R square results show that these factors influence 47%. Each path analysis shows that self-disclosure (r = 0.556 p= 0.000) and infrastructure support (r = 0.243 p = 0.000) have a significant positive relationship with the ease of online learning. Meanwhile, communicating mathematics (r = -0.025 p =0.507) has an insignificant negative relationship to the ease of online learning. Further research is needed to see how the impact of mathematical application support communicating mathematics in online learning.
Stitches and Sutures. Textile Metaphors and Graphic Topologies as Methodological Artistic Tools
Authors: Barbara Graf
Published: March 2023

Barbara Graf (Center Research Focus, PhD candidate PhD in Art) takes Jacques Lacan’s notions of the ‘upholstery button’ and the ‘suture’ as starting points to explore textile metaphors as methodological tools for her artistic practice, informed by her own bodily sensory experiences and experience of paresthesia as a person affected by MS. Graf’s contribution "Stitches and Sutures" searches for images of the invisible and explores how deeply subjective experiences can be made accessible and adequately expressed.
Extensive Introgression among Strongylocentrotid Sea Urchins Revealed by Phylogenomics
Authors: Glasenapp Matthew , Pogson Grant
Published: March 2023

Gametic isolation is thought to play an important role in the evolution
of reproductive isolation in broadcast-spawning marine invertebrates.
However, it remains uncertain whether gametic isolation typically
develops early in the speciation process or accumulates after other
reproductive barriers are already in place. It is also unknown whether
gametic incompatibilities have effectively prevented introgression
during later stages of divergence. Here, we use phylogenomic approaches
to test whether the well-documented asymmetric gametic incompatibilities
between strongylocentrotid urchins have been effective in preventing
introgression. Despite a well-supported species tree, we found
considerable phylogenetic discordance that cannot be explained by
incomplete lineage sorting alone. There was strong support for
introgression between at least four pairs of extant taxa: S.
pallidus ↔ S. droebachiensis, S. intermedius ↔ S.
pallidus, S. purpuratus ↔ S. fragilis, and M.
franciscanus ↔ P. depressus. There was additional evidence for
introgression on internal branches of the phylogeny. Although gametic
incompatibilities may be important in species recognition and the
maintenance of species boundaries in strongylocentrotid urchins, gametic
isolation does not appear to have been an effective barrier to
introgression. The continued divergence in the face of widespread
introgression indicates that other reproductive isolating barriers
likely exist and may have been more critical in establishing
reproductive isolation early in speciation.
What happens after early intervention? Mapping early intervention in psychosis care pathways in the twelve months after discharge
Authors: Puntis Stephen , Pappa Sofia , Lennox Belinda
Published: March 2023

Aim: Early intervention services are the established and evidence-based
treatment option for individuals with first-episode psychosis. They are
time-limited, and care pathways following discharge from these services
have had little investigation. We aimed to map care pathways at the end
of early intervention treatment to determine common trajectories of
care. Methods: We collected health record data for all individuals
treated by early intervention teams in two NHS mental health trusts in
England. We collected data on individuals’ primary mental health care
provider for 52 weeks after the end of their treatment and calculated
common trajectories of care using sequence analysis. Results: We
identified 2224 eligible individuals. For those discharged to primary
care we identified four common trajectories: Stable Primary Care,
Relapse and return to CMHT, Relapse and return to EIP, and Discontinuity
of Care. We also identified four trajectories for those transferred to
alternative secondary mental health care: Stable Secondary Care,
Relapsing Secondary Care, Long-term Inpatient, and Discharged Early. The
Long-term Inpatient trajectory (1% of sample) accounted for 29% of all
inpatient days in the year follow-up, with Relapsing Secondary Care (2%
of sample and 21% of inpatient days), and Relapse and return to CMHT
(5% of sample, 15% of inpatient days) the second and third most
frequent. Conclusions: Individuals have common care pathways at the end
of early intervention in psychosis treatment. Understanding common
individual and service features that lead to poor care pathways could
improve care and reduce hospital use.
Automated fluvial hydromorphology mapping from airborne remote sensing
Authors: Hedger Richard , Gosselin Marie-Pierre
Published: March 2023

Mapping fluvial hydromorphology is an important part of defining river
habitat. Mapping via field sampling or hydraulic modelling is however
time consuming, and mapping hydromorphology directly from remote sensing
data may offer an efficient solution. Here we present a system for
automated classification of fluvial hydromorphology based on a deep
learning classification scheme applied to aerial orthophotos. Using
selected rivers in Norway, we show how surface flow patterns (smooth or
rippled surfaces versus standing waves) can be classified in imagery
using a trained convolutional neural network. We show how integration of
these classified surface flow patterns with information on channel
gradient, obtained from airborne topographic LiDAR data, can be used to
compartmentalize the rivers into hydromorphological units that represent
the dominant flow features. Automated classifications were consistent
with those produced manually. They were found to be discharge-dependent,
showing the temporally dynamic aspect of hydromorphology. The proposed
system is quick, flexible, generalizable, and free from
researcher-subjectivity. The deep learning approach used here can be
customized to provide more detailed information on flow features, such
as delineating between standing waves and advective diffusion of air
bubbles/foam, to provide a more refined classification of surface flow
patterns, and the classification approach can be further advanced by
inclusion of additional remote sensing methods that provide further
information on hydromorphological features.
A 0.9 V Wideband SPLL With an Adaptive Fast-Locking Circuit Achieving 24.68 μs Settling Time Reduction
Authors: Wang Binghui , Zhou Shu , Yang Hai-Gang
Published: March 2023

A low-power wideband self-biased phase-locked loop (SPLL) is proposed
for multi-protocol SerDes applications in this letter. With the proposed
adaptive fast-locking current circuit (AFLCC), the settling time is
reduced significantly, and no extra power and jitter contribution. In
addition, a start-up module is adopted to reset the system to an optimal
initial operating frequency quickly. The proposed 1-3-GHz SPLL,
fabricated in TSMC 28-nm CMOS process and occupies a compact 0.028mm2
area. It achieves a roughly constant settling time of 5 μs over all
frequencies and division ratios range. Only 0.96 mW is consumed from a
0.9 V supply at 1 GHz frequency.
Scale-dependent niche segregation along dimensions of rocks, vegetation and elevation in sympatric pikas of Ladakh
Authors: Kumar Harsha , Ponnu Dhanesh , D'souza Senan , Das Dhiraj , Thundup Skarma , Rajamani Nandini
Published: March 2023

Microhabitat selection in patchy environments supports the co-existence
of closely related species competing for resources. We examined niche
partitioning in three sympatric species of pikas, Ochotona
macrotis, Ochotona nubrica, and Ochotona ladacensis from Ladakh,
India, that display contrasting lifestyles, social behavior and co-occur
at small spatial scales. We used a classical paired quadrat approach to
document biologically relevant vegetation and landscape features
(niches) likely to support the presence of different species. We used a
Bayesian framework to describe niche spaces , estimate niche widths and
overlaps between species pairs. In addition, we used a GLM framework to
identify factors that promote the presence of different species in the
landscape. The rock-dwelling Ochotona macrotis was a specialist,
exclusively associated with microhabitats offering a good cover of
large-sized rocks and no shrubs. The social, Ochotona nubrica,
was a specialist found across elevations but associated exclusively with
mature stands of scrub vegetation (Caragana sp in the South-East
and Hippophae sp in the North-West) occupying a unique niche. The
social Ochotona ladacensis, although an elevational specialist,
was likely to be found in microhabitats of other species characterised
by moderate rock cover and low-lying Caragana scrublands, in addition to
being found in alpine grasslands and meadows.
Post-Covid 19, Online consumer purchase behavior in Pakistan
Authors: Uddin Syed Muhammad Shaheer , Fernandes Elleta Anneka , Merchant Rida Zehra , Saulat Ushna , Tabish Muhammad
Published: March 2023

Since Covid-19, there has been a rise in e-commerce and online brands' influence on consumer buying behavior. It is crucial to investigate the factors that impact online consumer purchase behavior. Applying the theory of reasoned action (TRA), our study seeks to assess the extent to which customer satisfaction and perceived risks build trust and how trust, consumer engagement, and ease of purchase would act as reasons for consumers to engage in e-commerce in Pakistan. Using data gathered from 400 respondents via a questionnaire, we have demonstrated the precise relationship between these six constructs. Results indicate that customer satisfaction positively influences trust while perceived risks negatively affect it and that trust and consumer engagement positively and directly impact purchase behavior. Online retailers should improve these factors and modify the online environment to increase sales from their e-channels and improve customer retention
Wpływ zagrożenia terrorystycznego w Turcji na preferencje wyjazdowe polskich uczestników ruchu turystycznego
Authors: Gabryjończyk Piotr , Figatowska Marta
Published: March 2023

Celem artykułu jest ukazanie wpływu zagrożenia terrorystycznego w Turcji na preferencje wyjazdowe polskich uczestników ruchu turystycznego. Wykorzystaną metodą badawczą był sondaż diagnostyczny (badaniami objęto członków celowo dobranych profili serwisu Facebook dedykowanych podróżowaniu do Turcji), który uzupełniono analizą wybranych źródeł wtórnych. Dzięki uzyskanym wynikom stwierdzono, że respondenci dzielili się dychotomicznie i na niemal równe grupy na tych, dla których zagrożenie terroryzmem stanowiło lub nie stanowiło istotnego czynnika wyboru destynacji. Zaobserwowano także, że zamachy terrorystyczne zniechęcały respondentów do wizyty w Turcji w sposób przejściowy i raczej krótkookresowy (do pół roku), a działaniami mogącymi ich skłonić do przyjazdu do tego kraju w sytuacji wzmożonego zagrożenia terrorystycznego w pierwszej kolejności jest stosowanie dodatkowych środków i procedur bezpieczeństwa oraz zwiększenie fizycznej ochrony.
Wielokulturowość i wielokulturowe dziedzictwo w rozwoju turystyki na przykładzie regionu Polski Wschodniej
Authors: Gralak Katarzyna
Published: March 2023

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie idei wielokulturowości oraz jej wykorzystania w kształtowaniu regionalnej oferty turystycznej w regionie Polski Wschodniej. Wielokulturowość tego regionu to jeden z podstawowych zasobów będących czynnikiem atrakcyjności turystycznej. Region wykorzystuje ten zasób w turystyce na wiele sposobów: od organizacji imprez, tworzenia szlaków dziedzictwa kulturowego, po promocję dziedzictwa kulinarnego. W artykule przedstawiono ideę wielokulturowości oraz wielokulturowy region Polski Wschodniej, a następnie, na podstawie źródeł wtórnych, tj. oficjalnych stron urzędów marszałkowskich, instytucji odpowiedzialnych za promocję turystyki w regionie, oficjalnych stron produktów turystycznych i działań organizacji reprezentujących grupy mniejszościowe, zidentyfikowano kluczowe produkty wielokulturowe regionu oraz omówiono wkład poszczególnych mniejszości w kształtowanie oferty turystycznej regionu.
Specyfika i perspektywy rozwoju enoturystyki w województwie dolnośląskim
Authors: Kołodziej Izabela
Published: March 2023

Celem niniejszej publikacji jest próba wskazania perspektyw rozwoju enoturystyki w województwie dolnośląskim. Przedstawione tu wyniki przeprowadzonych badań pochodzą z pracy doktorskiej dotyczącej zagadnienia wpływu uwarunkowań i przejawów przedsiębiorczości na jej rozwój w województwie dolnośląskim w kontekście produkcji wina. Badania te były prowadzone od października 2019 r. do grudnia 2020 r. wśród 23 z 27 zidentyfikowanych winnic zlokalizowanych w województwie dolnośląskim. Do ich realizacji zastosowano technikę ankiety, wywiady oraz obserwację uczestniczącą. Przeprowadzone badania pozwoliły autorce na określenie zasobów przedsiębiorczości w przypadku działalności enoturystycznej oraz na stworzenie modelu ukazującego możliwości rozwoju opisywanej formy turystyki.
Idea of „homosexual fascists“ revisited
Authors: Jeremic-Molnar Dragana , Molnar Aleksandar
Published: March 2023

In this article, the authors address the question of whether ?homosexual fascists? should be treated as a mere ?cliche? or as an idea that contains some scientific value. After a short introductory part, the problem of homosexuality in two influential pre-war theories of mass psychology ? Freud?s and Reich?s ? are examined and then their achivements are evaluated from the perspective of five most imprtant Hitler?s statements about Rohm and his associates, their homosexuality and alleged betrayal. The authors come to the conclusion that the idea of ?homosexual fascists? turns out to be grounded only under the condition that fascism is understood as a consistently developed and implemented ideology of the Mannerbund.
On the principles of a autobiographical memory: Self-analysis of one sociologist
Authors: Kuljic Todor
Published: March 2023

Here are three main tasks of this article: (1) It should be showed the process of autobiographical memory as a combination of memories of experiences, reconstructive imaginations and expectations, (2) present the principles of selfreflection and counter-memory and (3) take own professional biography as empirical material. Here will the self-analysis rely on (a) the primary memorized documentary biographical data of the writer which are not autobiographical reconstructed, (b) the secondary class data retained in memory whose critical assessment requires not only distance but also self-reflection.
Pro-environmental changes in lifestyle and consumer habits of Croatian students during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Pudjak Jelena , Simac Bruno , Trako-Poljak Tijana
Published: March 2023

Some studies that observed lifestyle changes during COVID-19 lockdown measures report positive implications for the environment. However, others warn that these pro-environmental changes may have only been temporary and that negative effects could outweigh the positive ones. In this paper, we examine whether the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced pro-environmental changes in the lifestyle and consumer habits of students in Croatia. The research was conducted between the end of 2020 and the start of 2021, using an online survey method, with a convenience sampling of N=1245 students from three Croatian Universities in Osijek, Split, and Zagreb. We looked at a range of lifestyle and consumer habits, such as mobility, shopping frequency and extent, food self-provisioning, as well as recycling and household savings, to see whether there were significant changes that can be classified as environmentally friendly. The results show that the pandemic did not have a significant long-term effect on pro-environmental behavior (PEB). Those who practiced PEB before the pandemic continued to do so, primarily motivated by environmental worldview and prioritizing environmental protection. For others, there were either no changes in PEB during the pandemic, or it was only short-term, connected to the limiting circumstances of the pandemic on their usual lifestyle.
Some observations on the methodological approach to biography of the first female members of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts
Authors: Tomic Svetlana
Published: March 2023

After almost three decades since the publication of the 17 volumes of the edition dedicated to Serbian male scientists, SANU has launched an edition of the collection of works on the female members of its institution. The aim of this article is to present the methodology and results of the first volume dedicated to female academics. Using the qualitative research method, the contents of the textual and visual material are analyzed, and using the comparative method, the similarities and differences with other similar efforts to shed light on the life and work of the first women in the highest scientific and artistic institution are examined. It is shown that the attention was primarily focused on the chronological presentation of the work of women academicians, and that there was mostly no consideration of the connections and relationships between the specificity of female gender identity and social norms. Although a gender-sensitive biographical model for prominent women in Serbian society was established in 1913 in the album Srpkinja, this model remained ignored in this collection. Recommendations for further research concern a more complete determination of the impact of gender differences and specificities from a historical and contemporary perspective, a critical examination of socio-political factors of gender discrimination, determination of professional and social ties of female academics. It is estimated that this article can improve the historiographical study of gender differences and specificities, and can be useful for the improvement of state policies of education and memory, work, employment and social policies.
Intégrer la biodiversité dans les secteurs économiques prioritaires: leçons tirées de l’évaluation des principales menaces dans 16 pays pilotes BIODEV2030
Authors: Vergez Antonin
Published: March 2023

Dans cette publication, nous faisons le point sur les connaissances et le savoir-faire générés par la première étape du projet, consistant à évaluer les principales menaces qui pèsent sur la biodiversité et à fournir des éléments de réponse aux questions spécifiques suivantes : comment les principales menaces pour la biodiversité ont-elles été identifiées et hiérarchisées, et comment les secteurs associés ont-ils été sélectionnés dans chaque pays ? Les différentes méthodes ont-elles coïncidé dans l’identification des principales menaces ? Quelles en sont les forces, limites et complémentarités respectives ? Quelles recommandations pouvons-nous formuler à l’adresse d’autres acteurs (gouvernements, ONG, donateurs tels que les banques multilatérales ou bilatérales de développement) désirant entamer des démarches similaires avec le secteur privé au niveau national ? Dans chaque pays de BIODEV2030, trois méthodes principales ont généralement été combinées pour identifier et hiérarchiser les principales menaces pour la biodiversité, puis sélectionner des (sous)-secteurs: revue de la littérature et des sources de données existantes, métrique STAR. Des résultats de ces évaluations et des processus de discussion qui ont suivi, nous tirons une liste de 12 recommendations clés.
IMMUNOTHERAPY WITH LOW DOSE IL-2/CD25 PREVENTS BETA CELL DYSFUNCTION AND DYSGLYCEMIA IN PREDIABETIC NOD MICE
Authors: Qureshi Farhan M. , Panzer Julia K. , Põder Janika , Malek Thomas R. , Caicedo Alejandro
Published: March 2023

  

Low-dose IL-2 is a promising immunotherapy in clinical trials for treating type 1 diabetes. A new IL-2 analog, IL-2/CD25 fusion protein, has been shown to more efficiently delay or prevent diabetes in NOD mice by expanding the population of activated regulatory T cells. This therapy is intended for use before clinical diagnosis, in the early stages of type 1 diabetes progression. During this prediabetic period, there is a chronic decline in beta cell function that has long-term implications for disease pathogenesis. Yet, to date, the effects of IL-2/CD25 on beta cell function have not been evaluated. In this study we treated prediabetic NOD mice with low-dose mouse IL-2/CD25 over 5 weeks and determined its impact on beta cell function. This treatment limited the progressive impairment of glucose tolerance and insulin secretion typical of the later stages of prediabetes. Intracellular Ca2+ responses to glucose in beta cells became more robust and synchronous, indicating that changing the local immune cell infiltrate with IL-2/CD25 preserved beta cell function even after treatment cessation. Our study thus provides mechanistic insight and serves as a stepping stone for future research using low-dose IL-2/CD25 immunotherapy in patients.
Characteristics, Natural Course and Treatment of Intramuscular Capillary-type Haemangioma: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Orly Jordan , Bisdorff Annouk , Joly Aline , Edee Afi-Emiliène , Tavernier Elsa , Herbreteau Denis , Boccara Olivia , Wassef Michel , Maruani Annabel
Published: March 2023

Intramuscular capillary-type haemangiomas (ICTH) are rare vascular anomalies that can easily be misdiagnosed as other entities. A systematic review was performed of all cases of ICTH in the literature since its first description in 1972. An adjudication committee reviewed cases to include only ICTHs. Among 1,143 reports screened, 43 were included, involving 75 patients. The most frequent differential diagnosis was intramuscular venous malformations. The mean age of patients at diagnosis was 21.2 years. ICTH was mainly described as a gradually increasing mass (81.8%), painless (73.9%), that could occur anywhere in the body but most frequently on the head and neck (44.0%). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was mainly used for diagnosis (69.1%) and displayed specific features. The most frequent treatment was complete surgical removal (73.9%), which could be preceded by embolization, and led to complete remission without recurrence in all but 1 case.
COMPUTER VISUAL INSPECTION OF PEAR QUALITY
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine, Ilchuk Mykhailo , Stadnyk Andrii ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine
Published: March 2023

A brief description of the basic stages of image processing is given to pay attention to the segmentation stage as a possible way to improve efficiency in decision-making. The main characteristics of the presented model are visual signs, such as color, shape, the presence of a stem, and others. Due to the different approaches in image processing, a high level of truthfulness is achieved, which is expressed in the percentage ratio of the accuracy of decision-making and varies in the range from 90 to 96%. Therefore, the results obtained in this work make it possible to automate the process of visual inspection with the prospect of increasing the speed and quality of product sales for the consumer.
Peningkatan Eksistensi Pengrajin Batik Tulis Lampung dengan Inovasi Produk Ecoprint Pewarna Alami Untuk Mendukung Produk Ecolabel di Kemiling, Bandar Lampung
Authors: Utami Herti , Darni Yuli , Lesmana Donny
Published: March 2023

Pengrajin batik di Bandar Lampung, khususnya di daerah Pinang Jaya, kecamatan Kemiling, terdapat beberapa kelompok UKM batik salah satunya adalah As Syafa Batik yang diketuai oleh Sulastri Oktavia. Hasil penjualan kain batik tulis ini menurun selama pandemi Covid 19, yang terjual hanya 1-2 lembar kain batik selama sebulan, bahkan kadang tidak laku sama sekali. Permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh pengrajin adalah adalah penurunan penjualan sebagai dampak dari pandemi Covid-19. Solusi yang ditawarkan untuk mengatasi masalah ini memberikan pelatihan untuk inovasi produk dengan pelatihan membuat ecoprint.

Pengembangan inovasi produk dengan pelatihan dan pendampingan terkait peningkatan nilai jual produk ecolabel dan kualitas produk kain ecoprint dan khususnya pada proses pewarnaan kain dengan pewarna alami telah dilakukan oleh Tim pelaksana dan ini adalah satu solusi yang ditawarkan untuk mengatasi permasalahan UKM batik. Pada kegiatan pelatihan dan praktek pembuatan ecoprint sebagai produk ecolabel ditunjang dengan pemberian alat-alat dan bahan kepada mitra As Syafa Batik untuk menunjang kegiatan ini. Alat-alat seperti klakat atau kukusan untuk mengukus kain, serta bahan kain serat alami, bahan untuk daun dan pewarna alami telah diberikan untuk menunjang praktek pembuatan kain ecoprint. Selain pelatihan dan praktek tentang pembuatan produk ecoprint, juga dilakukan pengenalan pembuatan pewarna alami sehingga limbah zat warna yang dihasilkan mitra ini lebih ramah lingkungan. Dengan adanya pelatihan dan praktek pembuatan inovasi produk ecoprint yang merupakan produk ecolabel kepada mitra As Syafa batik ini, diharapkan mitra trampil membuat produk kain ecoprint dan mengetahui mengenai produk ecolabel yang lebih ramah lingkungan. Dalam hal ini diharapkan pemasaran produk kain mitra meningkat dengan alternatif produk kain ecoprint yang lebih bervariasi dan keuntungan mitra meningkat.
PERBAIKAN KUALITAS BATA MERAH PRODUKSI INDUSTRI KECIL DAN RUMAH TANGGA DI DESA KARANG ANYAR KECAMATAN JATI AGUNG KABUPATEN LAMPUNG SELATAN
Authors: Karami Muhammad
Published: March 2023

Tujuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kesadaran untuk memenuhi standard bata merah, memberikan pengetahuan tentang standard bata merah, melakukan pendampingan dalam memproduksi bata merah yang sesuai dengan standard dan meningkatkan mutu bata merah kepada masyarakat pengrajin bata merah di Desa Karang Anyar, Kecamatan Jati Agung, Kabupaten Lampung Selatan. Metode pengabdian berupa partisipasi masyarakat dengan indikator kesertaan masyarakat dalam kegiatan melalui sosialisasi, pelatihan, pendampingan dan pembinaan. Sosialisasi yang dilakukan meliputi syarat mutu bata merah sesuai dengan standard nasional Indonesia (SNI), bahan tambah (zat aditif) dan manfaat bahan tambah yang akan digunakan untuk meningkatkan mutu bata merah serta manfaat ekonomi bagi pengrajin bata merah. Pelatihan dilaksanakan setelah kegiatan sosialisasi selesai dilaksanakan meliputi persiapan alat dan bahan yang akan digunakan serta simulasi proses pencampuran bahan tambah dengan tanah, pemadatan dan pencetakan bata merah serta pengeringan bata merah. Setelah melaksanakan pelatihan, maka warga pengrajin bata merah memproduksi bata merah dengan bahan tanah yang telah dicampur dengan bahan tambah dengan proses produksi sesuai dengan apa yang telah dilakukan saat kegiatan pelatihan. Kegiatan pendampingan ini dilakukan dengan cara secara berkala melakukan kunjungan ke lokasi produksi, mengawasi proses pencampuran zat aditif dan mengambil sampel produk bata merah untuk diuji kuat tekan di Laboratorium Bahan dan Konstruksi, Fakultas Teknik Universitas Lampung.
FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION (FGD) PENCEGAHAN TINDAK PIDANA KORUPSI DAN PEMBUATAN HOSPITAL BY LAWS PADA DINAS KESEHATAN KABUPATEN LAMPUNG SELATAN
Authors: Putri Rendie Meita Sarie , Shafira Maya , Rifai Eddy
Published: March 2023

Kegiatan ini bertujuan memperkenalkan dan mengedukasi masyarakat Kabupaten Lampung Selatan mengenai Tindak Pidana Korupsi dan Pembuatan Hospital By Laws, Adapun target khusus kegiatan ini yakni mewujudkan Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Lampung Selatan yang mampu melakukan pengawasan dan pencegahan Tindak Pidana Korupsi, serta dapat menyusun dan melaksanakan Peraturan Internal Rumah Sakit (Hospital by Laws). Metode yang dipakai dalam pencapaian tujuan tersebut yakni penyampaian materi melalui ceramah, diskusi terarah dan tanya jawab, serta pelayanan klinis. Kegiatan ini berlokasi di Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Lampung Selatan. Hasil yang diharapkan pasca kegiatan yaitu terbentuknya karakter dinas kesehatan Kabupaten Lampung Selatan yang mampu melakukan pencegahan tindak pidana korupsi, serta terbentuknya Peraturan Internal RumahSakit (Hospital Laws).
PENDIDIKAN MITIGASI BENCANA GEMPA BUMI DI YAYASAN DARUL HIKMAH LAMPUNG
Authors: Hesti Hesti
Published: March 2023

Potensi bencana gempabumi di Provinsi Lampung termasuk 10 besar di Indonesia, sehingga perlu dilakukan upaya mitigasi dari berbagai aspek. Salah satu aspek yang sangat penting adalah memberikan pendidikan mitigasi terhadap siswa-siswa di sekolah. Pendidikan mitigasi sangat penting ditanamkan kepada masyarakat sedini mungkin agar memberikan kemudahan dalam proses evakuasi ketika terjadi bencana gempabumi. Yayasan Darul Hikmah Lampung terletak di Kota Bandar Lampung Kecamatan Rajabasa. Yayasan ini memiliki beberapa cabang dengan jumlah siswa dan siswi yang sangat banyak dari jenjang sekolah dasar hingga sekolah menengah atas. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk (1) Mengenalkan wawasn tentang bencana alam sedini mungkin (2) membekali siswa mengenai pengetahuaan tentang potensi bencana gempabumi dan mitigasi gempabumi, Kegiatan pengabdian ini telah dilaksanakan sesuai dengan perencanaan dan telah berhasil dengan jumlah peserta yang melebihi target awal. Ketercapaian target materi yang telah direalisasikan adalah 85%, dan kemampuan peserta dalam penguasaan materi mencapai 80%, serta kepuasan peserta pelatihan mencapai 75 %.

Kata kunci: bencana, gempabumi, mitigasi, yayasan darul hikmah lampung
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN ATM BERAS SEBAGAI SOLUSI BERBAGI UNTUK MASYARAKAT DI SEKITAR MASJID KHALILURRAHMAN BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: Sulistiyanti Sri Ratna , Alam Syaiful , Murdika Umi , Komarudin Muhamad , Arief Khollaqul , Muthia Tiya
Published: March 2023

Secara umum, masyarakat yang tinggal di sekitar masjid terdiri dari berbagai tingkat ekonomi. Sebagian mereka mampu berbagi kepada sebagian lain yang membutuhkan. Mempertemukan kedua kebutuhan ini, yakni berbagi dan menerima, kadang tidak semudah yang dibayangkan. Selain karena faktor wabah yang mengharuskan social distancing, juga karena faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kenyamanan dalam memberi dan menerima. Peran masjid dalam hal ini menjadi sangat penting. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah memberdayakan masjid dalam menjembatani kedua pihak pemberi dan penerima, khususnya dalam berbagi kebutuhan pokok beras dengan menyediakan ATM Beras. Keberadaan ATM ini dapat membantu mengatasi masalah-masalah yang timbul dengan kontak langsung seperti wabah Covid-19 dan hal-hal yang berhubungan dengan ketidaknyamanan antara pemberi dan penerima. Cara kerja dari ATM Beras ini tidak sama dengan ATM konvensional yang digunakan dalam perbankan. Setiap penerima beras yang didata oleh pengurus masjid, akan diberi kartu RFID. Setiap pemegang kartu ini hanya dapat mengambil beras 2,5 kg perhari. Pengurus masjid akan menjamin ketersediaan beras pada ATM yang diperoleh dari donasi para pemberi.
The Role of Expectations on Exchange Rate Determination in Indonesia
Authors: Maryatmo Rogatianus
Published: March 2023

There are two purposes of this paper. Firstly, it deals with expectation formation. Secondly, it will be tested whether the expectation has a significant role in determining the current exchange rate in the case of Indonesian currency against the US dollar and Euro. This research will compare two kinds of expectation formation. Firstly, the expectation built from the fundamental economy is known as rational expectation formation. Secondly, the expectation formulated from past time series information, the Auto Regressive Moving Average (ARMA) model, is utilized. The steps to prove the role of expectation are stationary process, degree of integration, co-integration, and U-Theil's Inequality Coefficient Test (UTIC). It is found that both kinds of expectation formation have essential roles in determining the current exchange rate in Indonesia. However, according to UTIC criteria, a rational expectation better explains both current exchange rate movements.