bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perbandingan Biaya Pembangunan Rumah: SNI 2008, AHSP 2022 atau Perhitungan Kontraktor?
Authors: Ferdinand Ferdinand , Pamadi Mulia
Published: January 2024

Untuk merencanakan suatu anggaran proyek, estimator harus mempunyai pedoman metode yang ekonomis dan jelas berlaku di Indonesia. Metode analisa harga satuan pekerjaan adalah pedoman penting dalam merancang dan melaksanakan proyek pembangunan. Dalam konteks negara berkembang seperti Indonesia, yang sedang mengalami pertumbuhan ekonomi dan pembangunan infrastruktur yang pesat, penelitian ini memiliki urgensi yang tinggi untuk memberikan panduan praktis bagi para praktisi konstruksi dalam memilih metode yang tepat untuk mengestimasi biaya proyek secara efisien. Data anggaran biaya proyek dikumpulkan dari ketiga metode analisa harga satuan pekerjaan yang diuji. Selanjutnya, dilakukan analisis perbandingan antara estimasi biaya yang dihasilkan oleh ketiga metode tersebut. Hasil akhir dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perhitungan biaya proyek pembangunan rumah tinggal di perumahan Crown Hill menghasilkan nilai proyek sebesar Rp. 36.987.061 menggunakan metode SNI 2008, sedangkan metode AHSP 2022 menghasilkan nilai Rp. 37.058.831dan metode perhitungan kontraktor menghasilkan nilai Rp. 31.350.093. Koefisien yang diterapkan dalam metode perhitungan kontraktor memiliki nilai yang paling rendah, sehingga metode ini menghasilkan nilai yang paling cost-effective atau ekonomis. Perbedaan ini dapat disebabkan oleh faktor-faktor seperti pengalaman kontraktor, pengetahuan lokal, efisiensi kerja, serta perbedaan standar dan perkembangan teknologi.
A jogellenes tartalomközléssel megvalósított kiberbűncselekmények elleni fellépés eljárásjogi dilemmái a nemzetközi együttműködésben
Authors: Sorbán Kinga
Published: January 2024

Aim: The main purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of the procedural dimensions of the investigation of cybercrimes having an international element. In this context, it highlights the difficulties that can slow down and, in extreme cases, even prevent effective enforcement in two major areas: jurisdiction and mutual legal assistance.Methodology: As the study primarily focuses on legislative approaches, it brings together and comparatively analyses the main EU and international legal sources that regulate cooperation between countries in the field of cybercrime.Findings: Especially in the area of mutual legal assistance, the European Union is actively legislating, and the principle of indirectness, i.e., the possibility for the competent authorities to directly contact intermediary service providers established in another Member State, is increasingly gaining prominence. On one hand, this can speed up procedures, but on the other hand, it entails the risk that the numerous instruments overlap, weakening the effectiveness of enforcement.Value: As some of the legislative procedures are still underway, further research is needed to see how Member States will be able to apply the new instruments in practice.
A kapcsolati erőszak áldozatai
Authors: Domokos Andrea
Published: January 2024

Aim: This paper aims to delve into effective measures for preventing violence in relationships. The article examines the European Union’s efforts to combat domestic violence.Methodology: Through a comparative analysis of international laws, and sociological and psychological research, the author seeks to comprehend the root causes of victimisation and perpetration. The Istanbul Convention’s primary objectives are also outlined, with the EU slated to join in 2023. Simultaneously, the author asserts that uniform legislation across the EU is imperative. The paper further details the European Commission’s draft directive on violence against women and violence in relationships, which recognises domestic violence as a criminal law issue that infringes upon human rights and acknowledges that both men and children can be victims. Additionally, the EU’s 2020 victim strategy and 2021 child rights strategy are explored, both of which aim to provide better protection for victims of domestic violence.Findings: The author stresses the significance of raising awareness surrounding this type of violence among both the public and professionals. Furthermore, the paper highlights the importance of considering the dependent situation of victims, and the desires for control and possession from perpetrators during legal proceedings.Value: The proposed solution is to establish trust with victims, which can help to reduce latency. Victims will feel more inclined to trust society and the authorities if they receive special protection, such as access to shelters, telephone helplines, and medical and legal assistance.
First record of Triacanthidae Bleeker, 1859 (Actinopterygii: Tetraodontiformes) from the Red Sea
Authors: Goutham-Bharathi M. P. , Sirajudheen T. K. , Santucci Ronald Grech , Fricke Ronald , Dimech Mark
Published: January 2024

The Tetraodontiform family Triacanthidae Bleeker, 1859 is recorded for the first time from the Red Sea. Fishing experiments employing a commercial shrimp trawler off Jizan, Saudi Arabia, revealed species occurrences of short-nosed tripodfish, Triacanthus biaculeatus (Bloch, 1786) at depths ranging from about 11 to 34 m. Currently, this species has only been found in shallow sandy/muddy habitats in the southern Red Sea. Further surveys are imperative to demonstrate the actual distribution of short-nosed tripodfish across a wider range of environmental gradients along the Red Sea.
A checklist of Nigerian ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae): a review, new records and exotic species
Authors: Jimoh Bunmi , Gómez Kiko , Kemabonta Kehinde , Wakanjuola Winifred , Phiri Ethel , Mothapo Palesa
Published: January 2024

Ants are one of the most ubiquitous, widespread and abundant groups of animals on Earth. They are eusocial and are well noted for their important ecosystem services such as nutrient recycling, seed dispersal, engaging in mutualistic associations with other organisms, as well as serving as predators and scavengers. Although Africa has been recognised as a global hotspot for ant diversity, African ant genera are not as well-known when compared with other regions. The last checklist of Nigerian ants was compiled and published in the 1970s. To contribute to new knowledge on West African ant genera and Nigeria in particular, we conducted a review of the ant species of Nigeria using 132 scientific publications mostly compiled in the database www.antmaps.org, along with a survey of ant species of Lagos and Oyo States in Nigeria which was conducted between 2018 and 2020. The study aimed to ascertain the diversity of Nigerian ant genera, as well as to confirm the presence of previously recorded species and add new species to the current checklist of Nigerian ants, based on the 1970 survey.

As many as 106 species were recorded from the survey in the current study, of which 28 are new to Nigeria and additional 28 are identified to the morphospecies level. In total, 317 species from 10 subfamilies and 64 genera are now recorded from Nigeria, including 11 invasive ants, of which six are new to Nigeria. The following eleven species that were included in the 1970 checklist were excluded from the current list, mostly due to previous misidentifications:Aenictus rotundatusMayr, 1901;Anochetus jonesiArnold, 1926;Camponotus barbarossa micipsaWheeler, 1992;Camponotus foraminosus dorsalisSantschi, 1926;Camponotus rufoglaucus(Jerdon, 1851);Cardiocondyla zoserkaBolton, 1982;Messor barbarus(Linnaeus, 1767);Odontomachus haematodus(Linnaeus, 1758);Technomyrmex albipes(Smith, 1861);Tetramorium decemForel, 1913 andTetraponera penzigi(Mayr, 1907).
Recent invasion of Ponto-Caspian amphipods in the Masurian Lakeland associated with human leisure activities
Authors: Podwysocki Krzysztof , Desiderato Andrea , Mamos Tomasz , Rewicz Tomasz , Grabowski Michał , Konopacka Alicja , Bącela-Spychalska Karolina
Published: January 2024

Non-indigenous species (NIS) contribute to the decrease of native species’ diversity on a local and global scale. One of Europe’s most significant donors of freshwater invasions is the Ponto-Caspian Region. Following the construction of artificial canals connecting isolated waterbodies and the resulting heavy boat traffic, the Ponto-Caspian Amphipoda started to spread in Europe. Four amphipod species: Dikerogammarus haemobaphes, Dikerogammarus villosus, Pontogammarus robustoides and Chaetogammarus ischnus have invaded the Masurian Lakeland (North-eastern Poland). Based on literature and our data, we studied their distribution in 22 lakes in the region during the years 2001–2016. We analysed their distribution against several water quality parameters and levels of anthropogenic pressure. Our results also present the first records of two new invaders, D. villosus and C. ischnus, in the studied area. We show that the relative abundance and frequency of these two species rapidly increase and, simultaneously, the populations of the earlier invaders, i.e. D. haemobaphes and P. robustoides, decrease. The native species – Gammarus lacustris – seems to be negatively affected by NIS richness, as well as by the proximity of towns. The spread of NIS in the lakes appears to be facilitated by boating and the lower complexity of the shoreline. Our study shows how anthropogenic pressure, especially tourism, can facilitate bioinvasion, jeopardising native biodiversity unless appropriate regulations are implemented.
Association study between D2 receptor A-241G, rs1799978 genetic variation and olanzapine efficacy in Iraqi schizophrenic patients
Authors: Al-Musawi Zahra Jawd Mohammed Ali , Al-Juhaishi Atheer Majid Rashid
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to assess the role of D2 receptor A-241G (rs1799978) genetic polymorphism and olanzapine response and safety in Iraqi schizophrenic patients. The case-control study composed of 100 schizophrenic patients consisting of both genders were recruited from the Psychiatry Outpatient Department and 50 apparently healthy volunteers, served as a control group. Patient response to olanzapine was evaluated with the aiding of the PANSS and genotyping of D2 receptor A-241G (rs1799978) polymorphisms was detected using the nested PCR method. The heterozygous (AG) and mutant (GG) alleles of D2 receptor A-241G (rs1799978) were significantly predominated in schizophrenic patients and absent in healthy volunteers. Schizophrenic patients with the G allele of D2 receptor A-241G (rs1799978) and who were administered olanzapine exhibited a notable resistance to olanzapine. In conclusion, the genetic polymorphism of D2 receptor A-241G (rs1799978) was significantly associated with resistance to olanzapine in Iraqi schizophrenic patients.
Molecular phylogeny and taxonomic position of Macrobrachium lanchesteri (De Man, 1911), with descriptions of two new species from Thailand (Decapoda, Caridea, Palaemonidae)
Authors: Chaowvieng Apisara , Sutcharit Chirasak , Chanabun Ratmanee , Srisonchai Ruttapon , Jeratthitikul Ekgachai , Siriwut Warut
Published: January 2024

Macrobrachium lanchesteri (De Man, 1911), a translucent freshwater prawn has a wide distribution range throughout mainland Southeast Asia. A high morphological variation and genetic divergence between different geographical M. lanchesteri populations in Thailand have peculiarly extended the uncertainty of species boundaries and blended confusingly with several Macrobrachium species. To clarify these circumstances, broad sample examinations of the morphological variation, including topotype specimens, and phylogenetic reconstruction based on the concatenated mitochondrial dataset (16s rRNA and COI genes) were performed. Broad morphological examination of M. lanchesteri has shown congruency with phylogenetic analyses by revealing prominent lineages of M. lanchesteri sensu stricto and two new sibling lineages with interspecific variation between 6.48–8.76% for COI and 3.06–4.23% for 16S. Descriptions of two new species, named herein as M. panhai Chaowvieng & Siriwut, sp. nov. and M. rostrolevatus Chaowvieng & Siriwut, sp. nov. are provided. Morphological investigation of rostral form suggested plasticity in M. rostrolevatus populations showing the morphological trait associated with their habitat preferences. Furthermore, phylogenetic positions of the three taxa affirmed the hidden diversity of Thai freshwater Macrobrachium fauna correlated with the river network in the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, Thailand. The genetic data and distribution records obtained in this study may also assist future river conservation plans as well as the sustainable management of freshwater prawn diversity.
Overlap syndrome of systemic sclerosis with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis according to 2022 ACR/EULAR criteria
Authors: Ha Jang Woo , Pyo Jung Yoon , Ahn Sung Soo , Song Jason Jungsik , Park Yong-Beom , Lee Sang-Won
Published: January 2024

Background/Aims: This study applied the 2022 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) criteria for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) to patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and investigated the frequency of overlap syndrome of SSc and AAV (SSc-AAV-OS).Methods: Among the 232 patients diagnosed with SSc, 105 with signs suggestive of small- or medium-vessel vasculitis, which were defined as the present of interstitial lung disease (ILD), peripheral neuropathy, or suspected renal vasculitis, were included in this study and analyzed.Results: Among the 105 SSc patients, the detection rate of ANCA was 19.0%. When the 2022 ACR/EULAR criteria were applied, the frequency of SSc-AAV-OS was 20.0%, which was much higher than 1.7% reported with previous criteria for AAV. ANCA positivity contributed to the reclassification of SSc-AAV-OS more than ANCA negativity in SSc patients with signs suggestive of small- or medium-vessel vasculitis.Conclusions: The frequency of SSc-AAV-OS in SSc patients with signs suggestive of small- or medium-vessel vasculitis at diagnosis was 20.0%. Therefore, we suggest that physicians should perform ANCA tests in SSc patients exhibiting signs suggestive of small- or medium-vessel vasculitis and apply the new criteria for AAV.
Investigation of various hybrid nanofluids to enhance the performance of a shell and tube heat exchanger
Authors: Mezrakchi Ruaa Al
Published: January 2024

In this study, we aim to investigate the heat transfer and flow characteristics of diverse hybrid nanofluids (CuO-ZnO-Water, EG-Water, CuO-EG-Water, SiO2-EG-Water, and Al2O3-EG-Water) as coolants across eight discrete inlet velocities in a shell and tube heat exchanger. Various materials (copper, stainless steel, titanium, and carbon steel) have been employed for the tubing to optimize system performance. The impact of Reynolds number concerning hybrid nanofluids on Nusselt number and friction factor was assessed in this research. The results of the numerical simulations are found to agree well with experimental results within an average deviation of 1.8%. The results indicated the superior heat transfer capabilities of the hybrid nanofluid compared to the base fluid across all conditions. The outcomes revealed the superior heat transfer capabilities of the CuO-ZnO-Water hybrid nanofluid under all tested conditions. When employing CuO-ZnO-Water as a coolant, a substantial increase of over 9% in temperature reduction was observed, as opposed to the approximately 6% attained by other hybrid nanofluids at a lower velocity of 0.5 m/s. Notably, higher Reynolds numbers corresponded to increased Nusselt numbers and decreased friction factors. The decline percentage of the friction factor was 43% at Reynolds number ranging between 10,000 to 40,000. We emphasize the imperative need to optimize nanoparticle types for crafting hybrid nanofluids to enhance the performance of industrial heat exchangers and their coolant efficiency. Ultimately, the utilization of hybrid nanofluids in conjunction with shell and tube heat exchanger systems has yielded a notable enhancement in the overall thermal efficiency of these systems.
Topological indices of linear crossed phenylenes with respect to their Laplacian and normalized Laplacian spectrum
Authors: Shi Zhi-Yu , Liu Jia-Bao
Published: January 2024

As a powerful tool for describing and studying the properties of networks, the graph spectrum analyses and calculations have attracted substantial attention from the scientific community. Let $ C_{n} $ represent linear crossed phenylenes. Based on the Laplacian (normalized Laplacian, resp.) polynomial of $ C_{n} $, we first investigated the Laplacian (normalized Laplacian, resp) spectrum of $ C_{n} $ in this paper. Furthermore, the Kirchhoff index, multiplicative degree-Kirchhoff, index and complexity of $ C_{n} $ were obtained through the relationship between the roots and the coefficients of the characteristic polynomials. Finally, it was found that the Kirchhoff index and multiplicative degree-Kirchhoff index of $ C_{n} $ were approximately one quarter of their Wiener index and Gutman index, respectively.
Designing Disability Insurance Reforms: Tightening Eligibility Rules or Reducing Benefits?
Authors: Haller Andreas , Staubli Stefan , Zweimüller Josef
Published: January 2024

This paper develops a sufficient statistics framework for analyzing the welfare effects of disability insurance (DI). We derive social‐optimality conditions for the two main DI policy parameters: (i) eligibility rules and (ii) benefit levels. Applying this framework to two restrictive DI reforms in Austria, we find that tighter DI eligibility rules triggered higher fiscal cost savings and lower insurance losses. Hence, tighter DI eligibility rules dominate DI benefit reductions in scaling back the Austrian DI system.
Learning in Repeated Interactions on Networks
Authors: Huang Wanying , Strack Philipp , Tamuz Omer
Published: January 2024

We study how long‐lived, rational agents learn in a social network. In every period, after observing the past actions of his neighbors, each agent receives a private signal, and chooses an action whose payoff depends only on the state. Since equilibrium actions depend on higher‐order beliefs, it is difficult to characterize behavior. Nevertheless, we show that regardless of the size and shape of the network, the utility function, and the patience of the agents, the speed of learning in any equilibrium is bounded from above by a constant that only depends on the private signal distribution.
Nieuwe voorgevels met vormen uit vervlogen tijden: Brussel en het stedenbouwkundig “Îlot Sacré”-plan uit 1960
Authors: Scholz Dominik
Published: January 2024

Sur décision du conseil communal, la Ville de Bruxelles retrouva un aspect résolument historique à partir de 1960. De nombreux immeubles privés situés dans le centre historique se parèrent de façades en style ancien. Cette époque, connue comme destructrice envers la vieille ville, a paradoxalement mené à un renforcement de son caractère historique — un phénomène peu connu jusqu’ici. S’agit-il de l’expression particulièrement précoce d’une critique du progrès qui se manifestera ailleurs en Europe à partir des années 1970 ? Le présent article jette un nouveau regard sur l’urbanisme bruxellois. En analysant les acteurs et les discours, il s’interroge sur les raisons qui ont mené à la construction d’un nouveau centre-ville historique dans les années 1950 à 1970. L’article montre que ces raisons résident non pas dans le patriotisme local des mandataires communaux, mais dans une synergie complexe entre la politique urbanistique officielle, les protestations de la société civile et le désir d’épanouissement au niveau socio-économique.
Le regard du démiurge
Authors: Michalewski Alexandra
Published: January 2024

L’article propose un nouvel examen du fr. 18 (DP) d’Atticus où Proclus rapporte deux interprétations possibles du début de Tim., 28a6-7 : celle de Porphyre, pour qui l’adverbe ἀεί est lié à l’intelligible, et celle d’Atticus qui dit que le démiurge a son regard perpétuellement tourné vers le modèle intelligible. Après avoir rappelé les enjeux de la question de la causalité du regard démiurgique chez Atticus, la note propose une nouvelle hypothèse selon laquelle Proclus attribuerait à Platon lui-même une double portée à l’adverbe ἀεί, en étant rattaché premièrement à l’intelligible, mais aussi, à titre secondaire, au regard du démiurge. L’exégèse de Proclus permettrait alors de hiérarchiser et de classer les interprétations de Porphyre et d’Atticus selon leur degré de proximité envers la vérité révélée par le texte du Timée.
Stendhal et Kafka
Authors: Ansel Yves
Published: January 2024

« Les premières interprétations collent à une œuvre, elle ne s’en débarrassera pas » (M. Kundera). Un constat qui vaut pour l’œuvre comme pour la vie. Les lecteurs et critiques du xixe siècle ont fait de Stendhal un écrivain amateur, un dilettante plus amoureux de l’amour, des beaux-arts, de l’Italie, de la musique ou des voyages que de l’écriture. L’article montre qu’il s’agit là d’une légende : en réalité, écrire était « le vrai métier de l’animal », la « grande affaire » de Stendhal.
L’imaginaire ambigu de la bibliothèque stendhalienne dans Féder
Authors: Huttenberger-Revelli Charlène
Published: January 2024

Livres, lecteurs et bibliothèques sont légion dans Féder. L’extrême richesse de ce motif est a priori inséparable du manichéisme stendhalien. Les livres constituent tout d’abord de véritables marqueurs idéologiques plaçant ceux qui les lisent sur un échiquier politique et religieux bien défini. Mais la sensibilité voltairienne et anticléricale de Féder n’est pourtant pas son aspect le plus saillant : sous la monarchie de Juillet, il n’y a plus vraiment de bons ou de mauvais livres, il y a des lecteurs et surtout des non lecteurs, le livre n’étant bien souvent plus qu’un objet-livre. Féder ne signe pas pour autant la fin de l’héroïsme de la lecture : mais ce dernier ne survit qu’à condition de s’éloigner de la satire politique pour se rapprocher de la sphère romanesque, qui rime avec tendresse et amour-passion.
Milan ville ouverte
Authors: Laforgue Pierre
Published: January 2024

Autour de Milan s’organise le tropisme italien de Stendhal, mais, paradoxalement, le statut de Milan est problématique. Sitôt qu’on y fait son entrée, à la fin du Brulard ou au début de la Chartreuse, c’est pour en partir et n’y point revenir. L’article se propose d’interroger cette étrangeté en empruntant les voies de la sociogénétique. Pour cela sont étudiés les modes d’inscription et d’effacement de Milan entre 1834 et 1839.
Stendhal Milanese
Authors: Pouzoulet Christine
Published: January 2024

Stendhal jette un regard original et très critique sur le culte de Dante en Italie, tandis qu’il en observe à Milan les effets pervers – imitation et postures grandiloquentes. S’il donne une représentation assez négative de la littérature italienne moderne, en revanche, non sans provocation, il promeut comme « les plus grands poètes vivants de l’Italie » deux poètes dialectaux, le milanais Tommaso Grossi et le vénitien Buratti – contre-modèle anti-académique où il trouve une suite réellement créatrice à l’inspiration de Dante. Cet article s’interroge donc sur les enjeux, pour l’esthétique stendhalienne en formation, de cette interaction triangulaire entre trois modélisations : Dante, les « faux » nouveaux Dante (Alfieri et Monti) et les poètes dialectaux satiriques.
Lucien Leuwen : manuscrit, livre, ‒ texte
Authors: Laforgue Pierre
Published: January 2024

L’article envisage les relations problématiques qui se nouent, dans le cas de Lucien Leuwen, entre le manuscrit et le livre, comme entre les marginales et le récit des aventures de Lucien. Leuwen n’est pas un roman qui court après sa réalisation comme livre, ou comme roman, mais un texte qui n’arrête pas de remettre en question sa propre écriture. Tout à la fois il s’écrit et il est en projet. De ce fait, la possibilité d’une clôture lui est étrangère. « Livre de sable » en cela, Lucien Leuwen. Stendhal au moins a pris à son sujet la seule décision possible : non pas celle de le laisser inachevé, mais celle de l’abandonner.
Innovative Approaches to Bridging the Digital Divide
Authors: Thomas Jais V. , M. Mallika Sankar
Published: January 2024

This chapter examines public organizations' many techniques and approaches to address and mitigate the digital gap. This study explores the potential of technology transfer and innovation to promote digital inclusion in the public sector. Through examining case studies and exploring best practices, this chapter presents a vision for the future in which public organizations proficiently use technology to address the digital divide issue. This vision aims to achieve equal access to digital resources and services for all members of society.
Virtual Education Modality and Digital Competence in University Students
Authors: Hernández-Sánchez Brizeida , Pascucci Tancredi , Di Pomponio Ileana , Cedeño Greisy González
Published: January 2024

This chapter considers students from different Panamanian universities after the experience in the 2021-2022 academic year. There are important considerations about digital competence and professional progression, gender, age, and attitude influencing the virtual modality. Their behaviors and attitudes are also influenced by their competencies, going beyond a consideration referred solely to the rational approach of the study. 253 students participated in the study, most of whom were women (74.7 percent). The results evidently reveal the massive use and application of information and communication technologies in the university classroom. That technological tools put the focus on the curricula of universities and intervene in the degree of competence of their students. The digital skills present in university students are linked to daily activity, to systematic use in their subjects. This allows the assessment of competence, and an approach to the evaluation of digital competences that are not specific to a specialty, but are also generic competences.
Career Development in Higher Education
Authors: Kayyali Mustafa
Published: January 2024

This chapter discusses best practices and innovations in career development within higher education organizations. In an era defined by rapid technological breakthroughs and evolving labor dynamics, the alignment of academic courses with industry needs is paramount. Through a detailed review of case studies, multidisciplinary methods, mentorship, technological integration, and industry-academia cooperation, this chapter gives a diverse viewpoint on effective career development strategies. It also highlights the relevance of evaluation, longitudinal tracking, and data-driven decision-making in preparing students for success in the current job market. By providing insights into successful projects, this chapter offers a helpful resource for educators, administrators, and politicians committed to boosting student employability and bridging the academia-industry gap.
Plasma Reactors
Authors: Nouri Erfan , Kardan Alireza , Mottaghitalab Vahid
Published: January 2024

The chapter explores the potential of plasma reactors as a sustainable solution for carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion. The diverse types of plasmas used in CO2 conversion are discussed. Mechanisms of plasma-based CO2 conversion are examined, with a specific focus on direct CO2 dissociation assisted by plasma, plasma-catalytic processes, and electrochemical CO2 reduction using plasma. In addition, the chapter delves into the various types of plasma reactors employed for CO2 conversion and provides a comprehensive comparison of their designs. The analysis of different reactor designs aims to assist in selecting the most suitable plasma reactor for specific CO2 conversion applications. Furthermore, the chapter delves into the future perspectives of plasma reactors for CO2 conversion. The chapter concludes by summarizing the essential findings and highlighting the importance of plasma reactors as a sustainable solution for CO2 conversion, emphasizing their potential impact on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to a more environmentally friendly future.
Interaction of Beam-Driven Electron-Acoustic Solitons in Auroral Region
Authors: Jahangir Rabia , Ali Shahid
Published: January 2024

The interaction of beam driven solitons is studied in an unmagnetized plasma, comprising (r,q) distributed hot electrons, cold inertial electrons, warm electron beam and static ions. For this purpose, fluid equations are solved to obtain four distinct roots of linear dispersion relation which vary with beam speed. For small-amplitude limit, the standard Korteweg-de Vries (KdV) equation is derived that admits soliton solution and critical condition gives rise to modified KdV equation (mKdV). The overtaking interaction of KdV and mKdV solitons is studied by Hirota method, while the head-on collision (HOC) by the Poincare-Lighthill-Kuo (PLK) technique. The analytical expressions of phase shifts are examined for the plasma parameters, namely density, temperature, and velocity of beam electrons. In contrast to Hirota method, the PLK method provides the linear sum of the solitons at the point of interaction. However, despite this limitation, PLK technique is only analytical technique available to study HOC. The relevance of this model is interesting to understand tripolar electric field structures in Earth's Auroral region, which may be associated to the interaction of EASWs in space plasmas.
A Comparative Study of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Practices in India and Canada
Authors: Khare Pranjal , Singh Hemendra , Sharma Paridhi , Vishwakarma Shalinee
Published: January 2024

This chapter deals with the concept of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in India and Canada. It scrutinizes the effectiveness of EIA regulatory frameworks in both the countries on the touchstone of extent of public participation, engagement with indigenous communities, and the integration of healthcare aspects. The analysis reveals a nuanced landscape wherein Canada serves as a model for comprehensive and well-structured EIA practices, whereas India grapples with challenges in implementation and enforcement. Canada excels in inclusivity by actively involving the public and indigenous communities in decision-making processes. In contrast, India faces hurdles in achieving meaningful public participation particularly in marginalized communities. The study emphasizes the need for contextualization in EIA frameworks and raises questions about improving public engagement and healthcare integration globally.
Guardians of Atolls
Authors: Kanojia Siddharth
Published: January 2024

The Maldives, an island nation with a low elevation, is especially susceptible to the consequences of climate change, including rising sea levels, stronger storms, and coral reef degradation. Thereby, it has been committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change under the terms of the Paris Agreement and has actively participated in the international climate negotiations. In reference to this, this chapter aims to assess the implementation and impact of the Paris Agreement on climate action in small island developing states including the Maldives. The primary objectives of this chapter are to analyze the specific commitments and contributions of the Maldives under the Paris Agreement, to assess the effectiveness of the Maldives' adaptation efforts in response to climate change, and to evaluate the progress made by the Maldives in meeting its mitigation targets.
Social Psychological Obstacles to the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Management
Authors: Pandey Binay Kumar , Paramashivan Mukundan Appadurai , Hasan Asif , Pramanik Sabyasachi , Dadheech Pankaj , Sundar Manaktala Shyam , George A. Shaji
Published: January 2024

AI and machine learning affect intelligent supply chains, implementation challenges, and psychosocial factors affecting supply chain AI and ML acceptability. Behavioural operations management grows. It structures production and manufacturing processes utilising psychologically based behavioural and cognitive aspects, challenging the idea that “human being is rational” in decision-making. Supply chain management (SCM), a subset of operations management, studies social psychology and supply chains. A related research literature review follows. This report recommends improving supply networks, especially in competitive companies. Supply chain efficiency requires multilevel and employee interaction. Human behaviour impacts supply chain decisions and performance.
Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Supply Chain Management
Authors: Pandey Binay Kumar , Paramashivan Mukundan Appadurai , Mahajan Rashmi , Mahajan Darshan A. , Behare Nitesh , Gowwrii Gadee , Pramanik Sabyasachi
Published: January 2024

This study examines theoretical frameworks, methods, and key discoveries' practical, social, and theoretical impacts. Study envisions AI/ML SCM. Supply chain AI/ML is assessed by model optimisation, predictive analytics, and decision-making frameworks. Systematic literature reviews gather pertinent research. The authors read academic, conference, and industrial papers to learn. To uncover trends and insights, studies are critically assessed, classified, and synthesised. This study examines AI/ML supply chain demand forecasting, inventory management, logistics optimisation, and risk management. The research suggests deep learning, neural networks, evolutionary algorithms, and SVMs for supply chain issues. The review highlights SCM AI/ML implementation issues and AI/ML supply chain management pros and drawbacks. Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers may discover how AI and ML improve supply chain efficiency, cost, and networks.
From Tradition to Technology
Authors: Kennedy George Williams , Ikpe Samuel Amos , Nassa Vinay Kumar , Prajapati Tamanna , Dhabliya Dharmesh , Dari Sukhvinder Singh
Published: January 2024

The combination of AI and ML is driving supply chain digitalization. This chapter discusses supply chain management (SCM) in the digital age, including AI, ML, and classical techniques, SCM aspects and components, and supply chain network strategies. The chapter also covers AI and ML applications in supply chain optimisation, resilient supply chain network (SCN) methods, warehouse automation and robotics, transportation and route optimisation, and supply chain risk management. AI and ML enable supply chain stakeholders to use massive data streams for predictive analytics. AI-driven demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and predictive maintenance reduce hazards and streamline resource allocation, improving cost-effectiveness. In a world of rapid change and innovation, organisations must use AI and ML as the supply chain ecosystem evolves.
Climate Mindscape
Authors: Khandelwal Jyoti , Raj Amrita
Published: January 2024

It is now widely acknowledged that climate change is a worldwide catastrophe with far-reaching effects on human well-being, including mental health. Numerous mental health issues are influenced by climate change, both directly and indirectly. One of the most direct effects of climate change on mental health is the immediate psychological distress, which includes anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, especially in vulnerable communities. A sense of powerlessness in the face of ongoing environmental change exacerbates the melancholy and loss brought on by climate change-related events. The indirect effects of migration and displacement brought on by climate change are also noteworthy, as they result in acculturation stress and the dissolution of social support networks. A person's life and economy can be upended by economic insecurity brought on by shifting climatic patterns. This can result in job loss and financial stress, both of which are strongly associated with mental health issues.
Social Media and Its Influence on Students' Intellectual Development in Higher Education
Authors: Lakshmi K. V. N. , Meeramani N. , Swapna H. R. , Nethravathi K. , Hasan Asif , Pandey Digvijay
Published: January 2024

Social media technology has become an intrinsic part of the students' intellectual development. The main purpose of using social media is to get the current information. This study aims to provide the social media influence on students intellectual development. This study adopted survey research method to collect the primary data from 468 students. The influence of social media is explained by R-squared, is very low, and with the help of ANOVA test, the significant value was analyzed.
Ethical Issues for Climate Change and Mental Health
Authors: Bhambri Pankaj , Rani Sita
Published: January 2024

This chapter delves into the complex ethical dimensions surrounding the intersection of climate change and mental well-being. As global environmental shifts increasingly impact the psychological health of individuals and communities, ethical considerations become paramount in guiding effective and culturally sensitive interventions. The chapter navigates the complexities of integrating Indigenous perspectives, fostering global collaboration, and balancing immediate mental health needs with long-term sustainability goals. Case studies and ethical dilemmas offer real-world insights into the challenges faced by practitioners, highlighting the need for nuanced decision-making processes. This chapter aims to enhance the resilience, fairness, and ethical foundation of addressing the significant effects of climate change on mental health and well-being by analyzing and tackling these ethical considerations.
Report on Cruise 2023004PGC (CCGS Vector): B.C. coastal hydrographic and geoscientific surveys - operations off Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island
Authors: Li Z , Kung R
Published: January 2024

A survey cruise was collaboratively conducted by the Canadian Hydrographic Service and the Geological Survey of Canada aboard the CCGS Vector in the summer of 2023. The aim was to collect multibeam data, sub-bottom profile data, and grab samples for mapping
bathymetry and surficial geology-one of the objectives of Marine Geoscience for Marine Spatial Planning Program. This expedition totally covered approximately 1770 km² of multibeam survey, navigated 10,576 km of sub-bottom profile lines, and collected 40 grab samples. The survey regions
included Swiftsure Bank, Amphitrite Bank, Cartwright Sound, Hippa Island, Rennell Sound, Portland Canal, Portland Inlet, Bute Inlet, the Strait of Georgia, and Juan de Fuca Strait. Each area exhibited unique features, with various seafloor morphologic units such as gravel platforms, landslides, deep
channels, fan deltas, moraines, and bedforms.
Iron supplementation during malaria infection in pregnancy and childhood: A review
Authors: Surela Neha , Chaudhary Amrendra , Kataria Poonam , Das Jyoti
Published: January 2024

Malaria presents a significant global public health challenge, with severe malarial anaemia being a primary manifestation of the disease. The understanding of anaemia caused by malaria remains incomplete, making the treatment more complex. Iron is a crucial micronutrient essential for haemoglobin synthesis, oxygen delivery, and other vital metabolic functions in the body. It is indispensable for the growth of human beings, as well as bacteria, protozoa, and viruses in vitro and in vivo. Iron deficiency is among the most common nutritional deficiencies and can have detrimental effects during developmental stages of life. Malaria-induced iron deficiency occurs due to the hemolysis of erythrocytes and the suppression of erythropoiesis, leading to anaemia. Meeting iron requirements is particularly critical during pivotal life stages such as pregnancy, infancy, and childhood. Dietary intake alone may not suffice to meet adequate iron requirements, thus highlighting the vital role of iron supplementation. While iron supplementation can alleviate iron deficiency, it can exacerbate malaria infection by providing additional iron for the parasites. However, in the context of pregnancy and childhood, iron supplementation combined with malaria prevention and treatment has been shown to be beneficial in improving birth outcomes and ensuring proper growth and development, respectively. This review aims to identify the role and impact of iron supplementation in malaria infection during the life stages of pregnancy and childhood.
Ferritin and mortality in hemodialysis patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Riani Ni Wayan Anantika , Widiana I Gde Raka , Kandarini Yenny
Published: January 2024

Objective:

To investigate the difference in serum ferritin levels between deceased and surviving regular hemodialysis patients with COVID-19.

Methods:

We conducted a systematic search across four databases following the PRISMA statement guidelines. Studies reporting ferritin levels and mortality of regular hemodialysis patients with COVID-19 were included. Employing the random-effects model, we performed a meta-analysis to determine the mean difference in serum ferritin levels between the studied groups, along with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals. The meta-analysis was carried out using Review Manager 5.4 and Stata 16.

Results:

A total of 1 013 patients from seven studies were included in this study. Our meta-analysis showed higher mean serum ferritin in the deceased compared to surviving regular hemodialysis patients with COVID-19, with a mean difference of 449.43 ng/mL [95% CI (244.07, 654.80), P<0.000 1; I
2=58%, P=0.003].

Conclusions:

Our study found a higher mean of serum ferritin levels in the deceased compared to surviving regular hemodialysis patients with COVID-19.
Sigmoid Vaginoplasty in Type 2 Mayer–Rokitansky–Kuster–Hauser Syndrome: A Rare Classical Case
Authors: Biswal Biswanu S. , Gupta Vikalap , Das Suren K. , Sabat Debabrata K.
Published: January 2024

Among the abnormalities in paramesonephric duct structure in Mayer–Rokitansky–Kuster; the most common abnormality is vaginal aplasia. Here, a case report of a 19-year-old girl, with MRKHS-2 having vaginal agenesis, is presented. The uterus was atrophic, and the ovaries were normal. There was also an ectopic solitary kidney lying in the pelvis on the left side, unilateral polydactyly, aortic regurgitation, and fused L2, L3, and L4 vertebrae. Sigmoid vaginoplasty was done. The postoperative period was uneventful.
Lower Hematocrit is Associated with High Oxidative Stress and Low Antioxidant Status in Men Occupationally Exposed to Petrol
Authors: Tijjani Asma’u , Yusuf Aminu Abba , Kuliya-Gwarzo Aisha
Published: January 2024

Context:

The organic compounds in petrol are known to adversely affect the hematopoietic system. Occupational exposure to these volatile compounds can lead to heightened oxidative stress and the consumption of antioxidants.

Aim:

This study aimed to assess the effect of occupational exposure to petrol on hematological parameters and markers of oxidative stress among petrol station pump attendants and roadside black market petrol vendors in a metropolitan city in Nigeria.

Settings and Design:

This is a comparative cross-sectional study that assessed the effects of occupational petrol exposure on hematological parameters, antioxidant vitamins (C and E), and oxidative stress marker – malondialdehyde (MDA) – of petrol station pump attendants and roadside black-market petrol vendors aged ≥18 years in Kano metropolis.

Materials and Methods:

Forty (40) participants were recruited from each of the three groups (n = 120). Healthy blood donors were recruited as a control group. Complete blood counts, reticulocyte count, and biochemical assays for vitamins C and E and MDA were performed using standard enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay methods.

Analysis Used:

Data were analyzed using R Studio v4.3.0. Mean values of laboratory parameters were compared between the three groups using analysis of variance, with Tunkey-HSD post-hoc analyses. A P value of <0.05 was considered significant.

Results:

There was significantly lower hematocrit (P = 0.0173) and higher mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC, P value = 0.0206) in occupationally exposed individuals (n = 80) compared to healthy controls. When compared by the duration of exposure (<2 yrs vs ≥2 yrs), only the mean granulocyte count was significantly different (P value = 0.009) in the two groups. Exposed individuals have significantly higher MDA (P value = 0.000) and lower vitamin C levels (P value = 0.031), with higher Vitamin E levels (P value = 0.015).

Conclusion:

Prolonged unprotected occupational exposure to petrol has adverse effects on the human hematopoietic system, possibly through oxidative stress and proinflammatory mechanisms.
Oral Health of Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs in Kano, Nigeria
Authors: Okolo Chizoba C. , Adeyemo Yewande I. , Malami Abdulrahman B. , Oredugba Folakemi A.
Published: January 2024

Context:

Children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN) are “those who have, or are at increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition and who also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally.” Among the challenges this population faces in accessing healthcare, oral health is regarded as their most significant treatment need. Previous studies on CYSHCN in Nigeria have relied on data from the south.

Aim:

The objective of this study is to describe the oral health status of CYSHCN in a northern Nigeria population.

Settings and Design:

Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) is a tertiary-level hospital located in Kano state, northwest Nigeria.

Materials and Methods:

Clinic records of CYSHCN who received treatment from the Paediatric Dentistry clinic of AKTH between 2017 and 2022 were retrieved and analyzed. Oral conditions were diagnosed based on the World Health Organization protocols.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Categorical variables were described using frequencies and percentages. Ages were described in terms of mean and standard deviation. Chi-square statistics were used to test for associations between categorical variables. The level of significance was set at a P value of ≤0.05.

Conclusion:

Hematological disorders were the most prevalent medical conditions of CYSHCNs seen in AKTH. Dental caries was the prevalent dental condition in the population.
Retrocaval Ureter: An Incidental Finding of a Rare Cause of Hydronephrosis in Adult
Authors: Muhammad Isa H. , Umar Bashir M. , Mustapha Mohammed A.
Published: January 2024

Rarely, hydronephrosis can be caused by the retrocaval ureter. Its rarity and vague appearance make a proper diagnosis difficult for surgeons and radiologists to make. For successful surgical care, it is crucial to distinguish different causes of urinary tract obstruction, particularly urolithiasis, which is more prevalent. In the current standard of care, intravenous urography (IVU) is quickly being replaced with computed tomography urography (CTU) when evaluating patients who have hydronephrosis due to suspected urolithiasis, particularly ureterolithiasis. A retrocaval ureter, being the rarest cause of hydronephrosis in adults, can be accurately diagnosed using CTU, which shows its typical appearance. We reported a case of a 41-year-old man who presented with left flank pain for which his surgeon suspected obstructive renal calculi. On investigations, however, we found a retreocaval ureter on the right side with resultant moderate hydroureteronephrosis. We therefore demonstrate the value of CTU in determining rare causes of hydronephrosis as it exemplifies this circumstance. Retrocaval ureter is a rare cause of hydronephrosis and may be one of the challenging cases for urologists that need careful investigations, especially when asymptomatic.