bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Der Geistliche Martin Scherer und die Stiftung des Kreuzwegs in Heide
Authors: Bünz Enno
Published: November 2024

Der Aufsatz befasst sich mit einem wenig bekannten Phänomen der Kirchen- und Frömmigkeitsgeschichte in Dithmarschen und ordnet es in die Dynamik der praxis pietatis im Jahrhundert vor der Reformation ein.
Im Mittelpunkt steht der Marktflecken Heide, der in der zweiten Hälfte des 15. Jahrhunderts zum politischen Zentrum der Bauernrepublik Dithmarschen wurde. Jahrhunderts zum politischen Zentrum der Bauernrepublik
Dithmarschen wurde. Dort stiftete der Geistliche Martin Scherer, der 1496 eine Pilgerreise nach Jerusalem unternommen hatte, einen Kreuzweg, der von der Heider St.-Jürgens-Kirche zu einer Kapelle im Osten des
Ortes führte. Obwohl von dieser Kreuzweggründung nichts überliefert ist, lässt sich die Gründung anhand der wenigen vorhandenen Quellen einordnen. Wahrscheinlich war er direkt dem Kreuzweg nachempfunden, der
Ende der 1480er Jahre in Lübeck errichtet wurde und von dem mehrere Kreuzwegstationen erhalten sind. Die frühen Kreuzwegstationen, die in der zweiten Hälfte des 15. Jahrhunderts im deutschsprachigen Raum
entstanden, umfassten zunächst nur zwei Stationen. Nach dem Vorbild der Sieben Stürze Jesu auf dem Weg zum Kreuz wurden jedoch auch Kreuzwegstationen mit sieben Stationen errichtet, wie etwa in Lübeck,
Nürnberg oder Bamberg, die mit ihrem Bildprogramm die Passion Christi nachvollziehbar machten. Diese konkrete Anschaulichkeit wurde noch dadurch verstärkt, dass die Kreuzwegstationen von ihren Stiftern nach der
Entfernung des Leidensweges Jesu in Jerusalem bemessen wurden, wie es auch für Heide dokumentiert ist. Martin Scherer wird die Via dolorosa in Jerusalem gegangen sein, und so konnte er später seinen Kreuzweg in
Heide auf eine authentische, wenn auch nicht unbedingt präzise Messung stützen. Scherer ist einer der wenigen Geistlichen des Spätmittelalters in Dithmarschen, von denen man sich ein Bild machen kann. Ein
Steinrelief an der Kirche in Weddingstedt und ein Holzrelief in der St.-Jürgens-Kapelle in Heide zeigen den 1515 verstorbenen Geistlichen kniend im Gebet vor der Auferstehung Christi. Zumindest die hochwertige
Schnitzarbeit in Heide, die vielleicht als Epitaph in Auftrag gegeben wurde, könnte mit dem von Scherer gestifteten Kreuzweg in Heide in Verbindung stehen.
Prevalência da Malária nos Povos Indígenas do Amazonas
Authors: Camarão Anniffer Cunha , Silva Paulo Roberto Bonates da
Published: November 2024

Introdução: É de suma importância discutir sobre a prevalência da malária nos povos indígenas do Amazonas, visto que o impacto dessa doença atinge diretamente na saúde, no bem estar e na qualidade de vida das populações acometidas. Objetivo: Descrever o perfil e a prevalência dos casos de malária entre indígenas na Região Amazônica, no período de 2000 a 2024, a partir dos dados disponíveis no Sistema de Informação de Vigilância Epidemiológica da Malária. Método: Estudo de revisão integrativa de literatura. a busca de artigos foi realizada nos meses de fevereiro a maio de 2024, com auxílio do Google Acadêmico e nas bases de dados da Eletronic Library Online (SciELO), Lilacs, PubMed e Web of Science.  Resultados: Foram notificados 1.055.852 casos de malária no Amazonas, de 2007 a 2016. Esse é o estado com maior proporção de indígenas e de malária no Brasil.  Conclusões: É necessário conhecer a prevalência da doença a fim de buscar intervenções para conter sua proliferação, além de conscientizar as pessoas sobre a prevenção adequada, o conhecimento dos sintomas e as práticas que devem ser utilizadas no combate à malária.
Descarte Incorreto de Medicamentos da Farmácia Domiciliar: uma Revisão Literária
Authors: Cruz Mariana Teixeira , Moreira Yasmin Cabral
Published: November 2024

Introdução: Embora existam normas para o descarte, a população não é informada sobre como lidar com medicamentos vencidos ou não utilizados, o que resulta em contaminação ambiental. A exposição a substâncias químicas pode causar resistência bacteriana e danos à fauna aquática. Além disso, o descarte em aterros sanitários expõe catadores a esses resíduos. A revisão literária proposta visa investigar como farmacêuticos podem ajudar na conscientização e no manejo correto de medicamentos fora da validade, destacando a importância do descarte adequado para a saúde pública e o meio ambiente. Objetivo: O presente artigo aborda a problemática do descarte inadequado de medicamentos devido à automedicação e à falta de orientação na aquisição. Método: trata-se de uma revisão literária para qual foram analisados 25 artigos a partir de um banco de dados virtuais. Foram selecionados 12 artigos das bases PubMed. Scientific American, Google Acadêmico, e periódicos. Resultados: Apesar de já existirem várias leis e projetos relacionados ao descarte seguro de medicamentos a falta de conhecimento e esclarecimento por parte da população ainda é responsável pelas altas estatísticas de danos relacionados a resíduos encontrados em solos, rios e lençóis freáticos. Conclusões: Através da análise dos trabalhos encontrados concluiu-se que o descarte inadequado de medicamentos representa um risco significativo tanto para a saúde pública quanto para o meio ambiente. A falta de orientação e conscientização da população, somada a práticas de automedicação e descarte impróprio, agrava essa situação. A atuação dos farmacêuticos é fundamental para promover a educação sobre o manejo adequado desses resíduos, implementando logística de coleta e tratamento.
Fertilidad del suelo y nutrición del café en Colombia: Guía práctica
Authors: Sadeghian Siavosh
Published: November 2024

En este Boletín Técnico se realiza una breve reseña sobre los aspectos generales de la nutrición vegetal y la evaluación de la fertilidad del suelo. Se presentan de manera resumida algunos aspectos relacionados con la fertilización de almácigos de café, y se dan las bases para el manejo de la nutrición de los cafetales en las etapas de crecimiento vegetativo y producción, de acuerdo con los resultados del análisis de suelo, a la luz de las investigaciones desarrolladas por Cenicafé. Se espera que los criterios consignados sirvan de guía a los extensionistas de la Federación Nacional de Cafeteros y a los cafeteros de todo el país, para tomar las mejores decisiones en materia de la nutrición de sus plantaciones.
Estudio regional de la biodiversidad en los paisajes cafeteros de Támesis Antioquia
Authors: Sanchez-Clavijo Lina María , Vélez Juan Gonzalo , Durán Sandra Milena , Garcia Rocio , Botero Jorge
Published: November 2024

La destrucción y transformación de los ecosistemas naturales es la mayor causa de la pérdida de biodiversidad en el mundo y mientras la población humana siga creciendo, cada vez serán más los hábitats transformados por la extracción de recursos, los asentamientos humanos, el exceso de residuos y la modificación de grandes áreas para la producción de bienes. La mayoría de los esfuerzos por conservar esta biodiversidad en desaparición se han enfocado en aislar áreas relativamente bien conservadas de ecosistemas naturales, bajo figuras de áreas protegidas. Sin embargo, estas áreas no son suficientes y en muchas regiones debemos buscar estrategias que permitan la coexistencia de la biodiversidad natural con los usos que los humanos hacemos de la tierra. Los paisajes rurales ofrecen dichas oportunidades de conservación y en regiones como los Andes de Colombia, existen muchas especies con distribuciones restringidas a los mismos. Si no tomamos medidas para mejorar la sostenibilidad ambiental de nuestros campos corremos el riesgo de que desaparezca gran parte de la famosa megadiversidad colombiana. La producción cafetera del país se ha llevado a cabo en lugares donde existen altos niveles de diversidad y endemismo, haciendo que la conservación de muchos ecosistemas y especies sea un derecho y una responsabilidad de toda la comunidad cafetera. Pero para poder conservar, primero hay que conocer. Este estudio es muy importante ya que no existe mucha información acerca de la biodiversidad que habita los paisajes cafeteros colombianos. Decidimos estudiar tres grupos focales para poder comprender varias escalas de efectos de la transformación y sugerir herramientas de conservación orientadas a la mayoría de especies.
The Breakthrough Listen Search for Intelligent Life: Galactic Center Search for Scintillated Technosignatures
Authors: Brzycki Bryan , Siemion Andrew P. V. , de Pater Imke , Choza Carmen , Croft Steve , Gajjar Vishal , Drew Jamie , Lacki Brian C. , Price Danny C. , Sheikh Sofia Z.
Published: November 2024

The search for extraterrestrial intelligence at radio frequencies has focused on spatial filtering as a primary discriminant from terrestrial interference. Individual search campaigns further choose targets or frequencies based on criteria that theoretically maximize the likelihood of detection, serving as high-level filters for interesting targets. Most filters for technosignatures do not rely on intrinsic signal properties, as the radio-frequency interference (RFI) environment is difficult to characterize. In B. Brzycki et al. (2023), we proposed that the effects of interstellar medium (ISM) scintillation on narrowband technosignatures may be detectable under certain conditions. In this work, we perform a dedicated survey for scintillated technosignatures toward the Galactic center and Galactic plane at the C band (3.95–8.0 GHz) using the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT) as part of the Breakthrough Listen program. We conduct a Doppler drift search and directional filter to identify potential candidates and analyze results for evidence of scintillation. We characterize the C-band RFI environment at the GBT across multiple observing sessions spread over months and detect RFI signals with confounding scintillation-like intensity modulation. We do not find evidence of putative narrowband transmitters with drift rates between ±10 Hz s−1 toward the Galactic center, ISM-scintillated or otherwise, above an equivalent isotropic radiated power of 1.9 × 1017 W up to 8.5 kpc.
A Radio Technosignature Search of TRAPPIST-1 with the Allen Telescope Array
Authors: Tusay Nick , Sheikh Sofia Z. , Sneed Evan L. , Farah Wael , Pollak Alexander W. , Cruz Luigi F. , Siemion Andrew , DeBoer David R. , Wright Jason T.
Published: November 2024

Planet–planet occultations (PPOs) occur when one exoplanet occults another exoplanet in the same system, as seen from the Earth’s vantage point. PPOs may provide a unique opportunity to observe radio “spillover” from extraterrestrial intelligences’ radio transmissions or radar being transmitted from the farther exoplanet toward the nearer one for the purposes of communication or scientific exploration. Planetary systems with many tightly packed, low-inclination planets, such as TRAPPIST-1, are predicted to have frequent PPOs. Here, the narrowband technosignature search code turboSETI was used in combination with the newly developed NbeamAnalysis filtering pipeline to analyze 28 hr of beamformed data taken with the Allen Telescope Array during 2022 late October and early November, from 0.9 to 9.3 GHz, targeting TRAPPIST-1. During this observing window, seven possible PPO events were predicted using the NbodyGradient code. The filtering pipeline reduced the original list of 25 million candidate signals down to 6 million by rejecting signals that were not sky-localized and, from these, identified a final list of 11,127 candidate signals above a power-law cutoff designed to segregate signals by their attenuation and morphological similarity between beams. All signals were plotted for visual inspection, 2264 of which were found to occur during PPO windows. We report no detections of signals of nonhuman origin, with upper limits calculated for each PPO event exceeding equivalent isotropic radiated powers of 2.17–13.3 TW for minimally drifting signals and 40.8–421 TW in the maximally drifting case. This work constitutes the longest single-target radio search for extraterrestrial intelligence of TRAPPIST-1 to date.
Puffy Venuses: The Mass–Radius Impact of Carbon-rich Atmospheres on Lava Worlds
Authors: Peng 彭 Bo 博 , Valencia Diana
Published: November 2024

The recent advancements in exoplanet observations enable the potential detection of exo-Venuses, rocky planets with carbon-rich atmospheres. How extended these atmospheres can be, given high carbon abundances, has not been studied. To answer this, we present a model for a theoretical class of exoplanets—puffy Venuses—characterized by thick, carbon-dominated atmospheres in equilibrium with global magma oceans (MOs). Our model accounts for carbon and hydrogen partition between the atmosphere and the MO, as well as the C–H–O equilibrium chemistry throughout a semi-gray, radiative-convective atmosphere. We find that radius inflation by puffy Venus atmospheres is significant on small and irradiated planets: carbon content of 1200 ppm (or that of ordinary chondrites) can generate an atmosphere of ∼0.16–0.3 R
⊕ for an Earth-mass planet with equilibrium temperatures of 1500–2000 K. We identify TOI-561 b as an especially promising puffy Venus candidate, whose underdensity could be attributed to a thick C-rich atmosphere. We also advocate for a puffy Venus interpretation of 55 Cancri e, where a recent JWST observation indicates the presence of a CO/CO2 atmosphere. Puffy Venuses may thus constitute a testable alternative interpretation for the interior structure of underdense low-mass exoplanets.
A Search for Persistent Radio Sources toward Repeating Fast Radio Bursts Discovered by CHIME/FRB
Authors: Ibik Adaeze L. , Drout Maria R. , Gaensler B. M. , Scholz Paul , Sridhar Navin , Margalit Ben , Clarke T. E. , Law Casey J. , Tendulkar Shriharsh P. , Michilli Daniele , Eftekhari Tarraneh , Bhardwaj Mohit , Burke-Spolaor Sarah , Chatterjee Shami , Cook Amanda M. , Hessels Jason W. T. , Kirsten Franz , Joseph Ronniy C. , Kaspi Victoria M. , Lazda Mattias , Masui Kiyoshi W. , Nimmo Kenzie , Pandhi Ayush , Pearlman Aaron B. , Pleunis Ziggy , Rafiei-Ravandi Masoud , Shin Kaitlyn , Smith Kendrick M.
Published: November 2024

The identification of persistent radio sources (PRSs) coincident with two repeating fast radio bursts (FRBs) supports FRB theories requiring a compact central engine. However, deep nondetections in other cases highlight the diversity of repeating FRBs and their local environments. Here, we perform a systematic search for radio sources towards 37 CHIME/FRB repeaters using their arcminute localizations and a combination of archival surveys and targeted observations. Through multiwavelength analysis of individual radio sources, we identify two (20181030A-S1 and 20190417A-S1) for which we disfavor an origin of either star formation or an active galactic nucleus in their host galaxies and thus consider them candidate PRSs. We do not find any associated PRSs for the majority of the repeating FRBs in our sample. For eight FRB fields with Very Large Array imaging, we provide deep limits on the presence of PRSs that are 2–4 orders of magnitude fainter than the PRS associated with FRB 20121102A. Using Very Large Array Sky Survey imaging of all 37 fields, we constrain the rate of luminous (≳1040 erg s−1) PRSs associated with repeating FRBs to be low. Within the context of FRB-PRS models, we find that 20181030A-S1 and 20190417A-S1 can be reasonably explained within the context of magnetar, hypernebulae, gamma-ray burst afterglow, or supernova ejecta models—although we note that both sources follow the radio luminosity versus rotation measure relationship predicted in the nebula model framework. Future observations will be required to both further characterize and confirm the association of these PRS candidates with the FRBs.
Whole-disk Sampling of Molecular Clouds in M83
Authors: Hirota Akihiko , Koda Jin , Egusa Fumi , Sawada Tsuyoshi , Sakamoto Kazushi , Heyer Mark , Lee Amanda M , Maeda Fumiya , Boissier Samuel , Calzetti Daniela , Elmegreen Bruce G. , Harada Nanase , Ho Luis C. , Kobayashi Masato I. N. , Kuno Nario , Madore Barry F. , Martín Sergio , Donovan Meyer Jennifer , Muraoka Kazuyuki , Watanabe Yoshimasa
Published: November 2024

We present a catalog of clouds identified from the 12CO (1–0) data of M83, which was observed using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array with a spatial resolution of ∼46 pc and a mass sensitivity of ∼104
M
⊙ (3σ). The almost full-disk coverage and high sensitivity of the data allowed us to sample 5724 molecular clouds with a median mass of ∼1.9 × 105
M
⊙, which is comparable to the most frequently sampled mass of giant molecular clouds by surveys in the Milky Way (MW). About 60% of the total CO luminosity in M83's disk arises from clouds more massive than 106
M
⊙. Such massive clouds comprise 16% of the total clouds in number and tend to concentrate toward the arm, bar, and center, while smaller clouds are more prevalent in interarm regions. Most >106
M
⊙ clouds have peak brightness temperatures T
peak above 2 K with the current resolution. Comparing the observed cloud properties with the scaling relations determined by P. M. Solomon et al. (1987, hereafter S87), T
peak > 2 K clouds follow the relations, but T
peak < 2 K clouds, which are dominant in number, deviate significantly. Without considering the effect of beam dilution, the deviations would suggest modestly high virial parameters (median α
vir ∼ 2.7) and low surface mass densities (median Σ ∼ 22 M
⊙ pc−2) for the entire cloud samples, which are similar to values found for the MW clouds by T. S. Rice et al. (2016) and M.-A Miville-Deschênes et al. (2017). However, once beam dilution is taken into account, the observed α
vir and Σ for a majority of the clouds (mostly T
peak <2 K) can be potentially explained with intrinsic Σ of ∼100 M
⊙ pc−2 and α
vir of ∼1, which are similar to the clouds of S87.
An In-depth Analysis of Quiet-Sun IRIS Brightenings
Authors: Humphries Llŷr Dafydd , Morgan Huw , Kuridze David
Published: November 2024

Small-scale brightenings are ubiquitous, dynamic, and energetic phenomena found in the chromosphere. An advanced filter-detection algorithm applied to high-resolution observations from the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph enables the detection of these brightenings close to the noise level. This algorithm also tracks the movement of these brightenings and extracts their characteristics. This work outlines the results of an in-depth analysis of a quiet-Sun data set including a comparison of a brighter domain—associated with a supergranular boundary—to the quiescent internetwork domains. Several characteristics of brightenings from both domains are extracted and analysed, providing a range of sizes, durations, brightness values, travel distances, and speeds. The “active” quiet-Sun events tend to travel shorter distances and at slower speeds across the plane of the sky than their “true” quiet-Sun counterparts. These results are consistent with the magnetic field model of supergranular photospheric structures and the magnetic canopy model of the chromosphere above. Spectroscopic analyses reveal that bright points demonstrate blueshift (as well as some bidirectionality) and that they may rise from the chromosphere into the transition region. We believe that these bright points are magnetic in nature, are likely the result of magnetic reconnection, and follow current sheets between magnetic field gradients, rather than travel along magnetic field lines themselves.
Cracking the Relation between Mass and 1P-star Fraction of Globular Clusters. II. The Masses in 1P and 2P Stars as a Second Tool
Authors: Parmentier Geneviève
Published: November 2024

Galactic globular clusters contain two main groups of stars, the pristine or 1P stars, and the polluted or 2P stars. The pristine-star fraction in clusters, F
1P
, is a decreasing function of the cluster present-day mass, m
prst. Paper I has introduced a model mapping the region of the (m
prst, F
1P
) space occupied by clusters, with the cluster mass threshold for 2P-star formation a key building block. We now expand this model to the pristine-star fraction in dependence of the pristine- and polluted-population masses. A. P. Milone et al. found that F
1P
anticorrelates more tightly with the polluted-population present-day mass, m
2P,prst, than with the cluster total mass, m
prst. By contrast, F
1P
anticorrelates poorly with the pristine-population current mass, m
1P,prst. We show the loose anticorrelation between F
1P
and m
1P,prst to result from a roughly constant pristine-population mass in clusters as they start their long-term evolution in the Galactic tidal field. As for the tight anticorrelation between m
2P,prst and F
1P
, it stems from the initially shallow relation between m
2P
and F
1P
. Clusters of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds (LMC and SMC, respectively) appear to behave unexpectedly with respect to each other. For a given F
1P
, LMC clusters are more massive than SMC clusters despite their enduring a stronger tidal field. This is opposite to how the Galactic outer- and inner-halo clusters behave. The explanation may lie in cluster formation conditions. Finally, we wonder whether the single-population clusters NGC 419 and Rup 106 formed as multiple-population clusters.
How Do the Velocity Anisotropies of Halo Stars, Dark Matter, and Satellite Galaxies Depend on Host Halo Properties?
Authors: He Jiaxin , Wang Wenting , Li Zhaozhou , Han Jiaxin , Rodriguez-Gomez Vicente , Zhao Donghai , Meng Xianguang , Jing Yipeng , Shao Shi , Shi Rui , Tan Zhenlin
Published: November 2024

We investigate the mass (M
200) and concentration (c
200) dependencies of the velocity anisotropy (β) profiles for different components in the dark matter halo—including halo stars, dark matter, and subhalos—using systems from the IllustrisTNG simulations. Beyond a critical radius, β becomes more radial with the increase of M
200, reflecting more prominent radial accretion around massive halos. The critical radius is r ∼ r

s
, 0.3 r

s
, and r

s
for halo stars, dark matter, and subhalos, with r

s
being the scale radius of the host halos. This dependence on M
200 is the strongest for subhalos and the weakest for halo stars. In central regions, the β of halo stars and dark matter particles get more isotropic with the increase of M
200 in TNG300 due to baryons. By contrast, the β of dark matter from the dark-matter-only TNG300-Dark run shows much weaker dependence on M
200 within r

s
. Dark matter in TNG300 is slightly more isotropic than in TNG300-Dark at 0.2 r

s
< r < 10 r

s
and

log

10

M

200

/

M

⊙

<
13.8

. Halo stars and dark matter also become more radial with the increase in c
200, at fixed M
200. Halo stars are more radial than the β profile of dark matter by approximately a constant beyond r

s
. Dark matter particles are more radial than subhalos. The differences can be understood, as subhalos on more radial orbits are more easily stripped, contributing more stars and dark matter to the diffuse components. We provide the fitting formula for the differences between the β of halo stars and dark matter at r

s
< r < 3 r

s
as

β

star

−

β

DM

=
(
−
0.034
±
0.012
)

log

10

M

200

/

M

⊙

+
(
0.772
±
0.163
)

for

log

10

M

200

/

M

⊙

≥
13

and as β
star − β
DM = 0.328 for

log

10

M

200

/

M

⊙

<
13

.
The Massive and Distant Clusters of WISE Survey 2: Second Data Release
Authors: Thongkham Khunanon , Gonzalez Anthony H. , Brodwin Mark , Trudeau Ariane , Eisenhardt Peter , Stanford S. A. , Moravec Emily , Connor Thomas , Stern Daniel , Spivey Ryan , Garcia Karolina
Published: November 2024

We present the second data release of the Massive and Distant Clusters of WISE Survey 2 (MaDCoWS2). We expand from the equatorial first data release to most of the Dark Energy Camera Legacy Survey area, covering a total area of 6498 deg2. The catalog consists of 133,036 signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) ≥ 5 galaxy cluster candidates at 0.1 ≤ z ≤ 2, including 6790 candidates at z > 1.5. We train a convolutional neural network (CNN) to identify spurious detections and include CNN-based cluster probabilities in the final catalog. We also compare the MaDCoWS2 sample with literature catalogs in the same area. The larger sample provides robust results that are consistent with our first data release. At S/N ≥ 5, we rediscover 59%–91% of clusters in existing catalogs that lie in the unmasked area of MC2. The median positional offsets are under 250 kpc, and the standard deviation of the redshifts is 0.031(1 + z). We fit a redshift-dependent power law to the relation between MaDCoWS2 S/N and observables from existing catalogs. Over the redshift ranges where the surveys overlap with MaDCoWS2, the lowest scatter is found between S/N and observables from optical/infrared surveys. We also assess the performance of our method using a mock light cone measuring purity and completeness as a function of cluster mass. The purity is above 90%, and we estimate the 50% completeness threshold at a virial mass of log(M/M
⊙) ≈ 14.3. The completeness estimate is uncertain due to the small number of massive halos in the light cone, but consistent with the recovery fraction found by comparing to other cluster catalogs.
Tleco: A Toolkit for Modeling Radiative Signatures from Relativistic Outflows
Authors: Davis Zachary , Rueda-Becerril Jesús M. , Giannios Dimitrios
Published: November 2024

A wide range of astrophysical sources exhibit extreme and rapidly varying electromagnetic emission indicative of efficient nonthermal particle acceleration. Understanding these sources often involves comparing data with a broad range of theoretical scenarios. To this end, it is beneficial to have tools that enable not only fast and efficient parametric investigation of the predictions of a specific scenario but also the flexibility to explore different theoretical ideas. In this paper, we introduce Tleco, a versatile and lightweight toolkit for developing numerical models of relativistic outflows, including their particle acceleration mechanisms and resultant electromagnetic signature. Built on the Rust programming language and wrapped into a Python library, Tleco offers efficient algorithms for evolving relativistic particle distributions and for solving the resulting emissions in a customizable fashion. Tleco uses a fully implicit discretization algorithm to solve the Fokker–Planck equation with user-defined diffusion, advection, cooling, injection, and escape and offers prescriptions for radiative emission and cooling. These include, but are not limited to, synchrotron, inverse-Compton, and self-synchrotron absorption. Tleco is designed to be user friendly and adaptable to model particle acceleration and the resulting electromagnetic spectrum and temporal variability in a wide variety of astrophysical scenarios, including, but not limited to, gamma-ray bursts, pulsar wind nebulae, and jets from active galactic nuclei. In this work, we outline the core algorithms and proceed to evaluate and demonstrate their effectiveness. The code is open source and available in the GitHub repository: https://github.com/zkdavis/Tleco.
Bio-effectiveness of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. seed extracts against Colletotrichum capsici (Syd.) Butler & Bisby causal agent of anthracnose in cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walps.) under natural conditions
Authors: Tize Tize , Ngatsi Patrice Zemko , Lontsi Dida Sylvère Landry , Njome Toka Apollinaire , Songwe Atindo Thierry , Ndongo Eric Biyo’a , Sale Essome Charles , Ndongo Bekolo
Published: November 2024

Anthracnose disease is one of the major causes of yield losses around 45 to 85% in cowpea crops production in Cameroon. Synthetic fungicides are commonly used for diseases management, yet concerns exist regarding their cost effectiveness and environmental impact. This study aimed to control the development of cowpea anthracnose by using extracts from the seeds of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. The experimental design was a “split-plot” with four replicates. The varieties constituting the main plots randomly in replication with two variants: V1 (Tiligré) and V2 (Lori 24-130) and treatments represented sub-plots randomized within the main plot (T0: control; T-AqE: aqueous extract; T-AcE: acetone extract; T-ME: methanol extract; T-Fong: synthetic fungicide containing 80% of maneb) during two campaigns (2020 and 2021). As results, the plots treated with synthetic fungicide T-F: (9.78 and 9.1%), aqueous extracts (10.6 and 20.48%) and acetone extracts (12.2 and 12.3%) recorded lower severity than control plots (64.14 and 59.82%) for varieties V1 and V2, respectively. The yields were higher in plots treated with aqueous extract (794.05 and 926.63 kg ha-1) and lower in the control plots (518.03 and 545.055 kg ha-1) respectively for the varieties V1 and V2. Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) seed extracts could be used in the integrated control of cowpea anthracnose disease.
Applications of biosensors in non-native freshwater species: a systematic review
Authors: Meira Alexandra , Carvalho Francisco , Castro Paulo , Sousa Ronaldo
Published: November 2024

Technological advances have boosted the ability to obtain large and high-quality ecological data. These new technological tools have the potential to rapidly develop knowledge on how species behave and interact in ecosystems at relevant spatial and temporal scales. Comprehensive time-series datasets on the in situ behaviour and dispersal of wild organisms are essential for addressing fundamental ecological and physiological questions regarding non-native freshwater species. In this review, we address how biosensors, hereby defined as a tool for electronic tagging and tracking, can be useful in assessing movement, internal states and behaviour in non-native freshwater species, plus information about the surrounding environment and discuss possibilities of future research.

We performed a systematic review of the available literature and retrieved a total of 132 scientific studies (from 1996 to 2023) detailing 140 examples of sensor use. Most studies used radio telemetry (40%; n = 53) followed by acoustic telemetry (34%; n = 45) and PIT telemetry (20%; n = 26) to study non-native freshwater species. The taxonomic group most studied was fish (72%; n = 109), followed by crustaceans (14%; n = 21) and amphibians (5%; n = 8). The most addressed topics included species behaviour assessment (72%; n = 101), species physiology (10%; n = 14) and management (9%; n = 12). As expected, the number of studies noticeably increased since 2006, with the majority performed in North America (55%; n = 73), followed by Europe (30%; n = 40) and Oceania (7%; n = 9). Information provided by biosensors can be used to better understand the dynamics and impacts of cryptic non-native species and can be applied in the management of biological invasions.

We also addressed future directions concerning the use of biosensors in non-native freshwater species (e.g. underwater internet systems, artificial intelligence, crittercams). Overall, these technologies provide unique possibilities in the field of biological invasions in freshwater ecosystems and the development of new technologies to address their limitations will increase the amount and reliability of the data gathered to provide information for management actions.
Preparation and characterization of amphiphilic cream formulations with meloxicam
Authors: Drakalska Sersemova Elena , Arev Marija , Apostolova Paulina , Karpicarov Dino , Maksimova Viktorija , Miceva Dijana , Cvetkovski Aleksandar , Samardziska Marija
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to formulate and evaluate amphiphilic cream with meloxicam indicated for topical relief of pain, particularly because there are currently no available topical dosage forms on the market. Thus, the present research is focused on characterization of the capacity of the amphiphilic base, composed of glycerol monostearate, cetyl alcohol, Tagat® S2, Myritol® 318, propylene glycol, and white petrolatum, to be loaded with drug model meloxicam dissolved in propylene glycol. To enhance the solubility and penetration of meloxicam, menthol as a rubefacient was added to the meloxicam solution. The series of three formulations were prepared with variable content of added menthol. Obtained creams were characterized by drug content, pH, spreadability, viscosity, microbial purity, drug release, and stability. Results showed stable cream formulations with good spreadability and viscosity, suitable for topical application.
A Taxonomic Odyssey: An annotated checklist of Peromyscus (Cricetidae, Rodentia) in Honduras
Authors: López Celeste M. , Turcios-Casco Manfredo A. , van den Berghe Eric , Ordóñez-Garza Nicté , Alvarez Martin R.
Published: November 2024

Deer mice, Peromyscus, thrive in diverse environments and altitudes across North and Central America. The number of extant species continues to be debated with species counts ranging from 53 to 83. This study represents the first comprehensive historical and taxonomic account of the genus Peromyscus for Honduras. We systematically compiled records from all available sources, incorporating verified genetic and morphological evidence. We confirm the presence of P. beatae, P. cordillerae, P. nicaraguae, P. salvadorensis and P. stirtoni for Honduras. The distribution maps provided here include confirmed records and approximate localities in a few cases and offer insights into the geographical distribution of these species in Honduras. Conducting a comprehensive assessment of the taxonomic status of Peromyscus in Honduras is imperative to achieve accurate conservation assessments within the larger Mesoamerican landscape. The present review establishes the baseline for future research on deer mice in Honduras, aiding in the validation of distributions and ecological data for the poorly understood genus Peromyscus in the country.
Structure preserved ordinal unsupervised domain adaptation
Authors: Tian Qing , Sun Canyu
Published: November 2024

Unsupervised domain adaptation (UDA) aims to transfer the knowledge from labeled source domain to unlabeled target domain. The main challenge of UDA stems from the domain shift between the source and target domains. Currently, in the discrete classification problems, most existing UDA methods usually adopt the distribution alignment strategy while enforcing unstable instances to pass through the low-density areas. However, the scenario of ordinal regression (OR) is rarely researched in UDA, and the traditional UDA methods cannot preferably handle OR since they do not preserve the order relationships in data labels, like in human age estimation. To address this issue, we proposed a structure-oriented adaptation strategy, namely, structure preserved ordinal unsupervised domain adaptation (SPODA). More specifically, on one hand, the global structure information was modeled and embedded into an auto-encoder framework via a low-rank transferred structure matrix. On the other hand, the local structure information was preserved through a weighted pair-wise strategy in the latent space. Guided by both the local and global structure information, a well-performance latent space was generated, whose geometric structure was adopted to further obtain a more discriminant ordinal regressor. To further enhance its generalization, a counterpart of SPODA with deep architecture was developed. Finally, extensive experiments indicated that in addressing the OR problem, SPODA was more effective and advanced than existing related domain adaptation methods.
Complex dynamics of a predator-prey fishery model: The impact of the Allee effect and bilateral intervention
Authors: Tian Yuan , Liu Yang , Sun Kaibiao
Published: November 2024

The Allee effect is an important mechanism in ecosystems and a realistic description of the interaction between species. The study of the predator-prey model with the Allee effect is of great significance to promote the development of marine ecology. In this work, three aspects of studies are presented: Modelling and analysis: a predator-prey fishery model with the Allee effect in prey and generalist predator is first established. The existence, type, and stability of the boundary equilibria as well as the number of interior equilibria of the proposed model are discussed. Parameter influence: the bifurcations in the predation system are analyzed by selecting the capture rate of prey by the predator and Allee threshold as key parameters, and the results show that the system will undergo saddle-node bifurcation and Bogdanov-Takens bifurcation of codimension at least 2 and 3. Control measures: a bilateral intervention strategy is adopted for the capture and protection of marine fish. The existence and stability of the order-1 periodic solution and the order-2 periodic solution of the control system are analyzed by using the differential equation geometry theory. Additionally, numerical simulations are carried out to verify the correctness of the conclusions, and illustrate the impact of the Allee effect and bilateral intervention on the ecosystem, which provides an effective method for modern fishery conservation and harvesting.
Classes of analytic functions involving the q-Ruschweyh operator and q-Bernardi operator
Authors: Alhindi Khadeejah Rasheed , Alshammari Khalid M. K. , Aldweby Huda Ali
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we introduced and studied two new classes of analytic functions using the concepts of subordination and q-calculus. We established inclusion relations for these q-classes and integral-preserving properties associated with the q-integral operator. We also determined certain convolution properties.
Slovenske selitve v socializmu
Authors: Lukšič Hacin Marina , Josipovič Damir , Kalc Aleksej , Milharčič Hladnik Mirjam , Ajša Vižintin Marijanca
Published: November 2024

The book is a comprehensive study of voluntary and forced migration in Slovenia and the organisation of the Slovenian diaspora around the world in the period 1945-1991. For the first time in one place, the monograph presents the social, economic and cultural aspects of Slovenian emigration from the end of the Second World War to the independence of Slovenia, which are embedded in the more recent historical development in Slovenia and in the broader context of European migration. Slovenian Migration under Socialism draws on existing domestic and international academic literature, with additional examination of those sources, themes and issues that have been left out of previous interests and are essential for situating the issue within broader historical developments. The book situates migration, especially the various forms of emigration, in the history of Slovenian and European space, highlighting the organisation of Slovenian emigrants and the life stories of the actors involved in these processes. In this way, the book aims to bring the subjective experiences and experiences of migration closer to the readers, both of those who left and of those who stayed behind.
Niveles de vida y pautas de consumo de las élites urbanas riojanas entre los siglos XV y XVI
Authors: Goicolea Julián Francisco Javier
Published: November 2024

En este artículo se analizan los niveles de vida y las pautas de consumo de las élites urbanas del territorio riojano. Para ello se ha escogido un marco cronológico que va desde finales del siglo XV hasta el periodo que marca la etapa final del crecimiento económico acaecido a lo largo del siglo XVI. A través del estudio de una selección de inventarios de bienes post mortem, junto a otra documentación de interés proveniente de los Protocolos Notariales de varios escribanos riojanos y de otros fondos archivísticos, se pretenden analizar diferentes cuestiones. Sobre todo, aquellas relacionadas con la posición económica, modos de vida, cultura material y pautas de consumo características de la sociedad elitista de la época. Se prestará especial atención a la evolución del consumo en relación con productos más diversificados y de mayor calidad que estas familias de la élite elegían para sus viviendas y atuendos personales, tal y como se pone de manifiesto asimismo en las ciudades y villas europeas de Italia, Países Bajos, Inglaterra o de la propia península ibérica.
Competitiveness and Sustainability of Online Travel Agencies in India
Authors: Chakraborty Satadruti , Mitra Dipa
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine the critical components of high-quality travel website services that have a substantial impact on Indian consumers' purchase intentions as well as use the ‘Importance Performance Analysis' matrix to assess the competitive qualities of service in terms of their specific significance and relevance to business success. The research here is based on Exploratory Research approach using Quantitative Research Techniques. Data for the study is collected by framing questionnaires. There are two phases to the examination of this study: Structural evaluation of the scale using SPSS and AMOS and IPA matrix. The study is the first of its kind in the area of online travel behavior research because it not only unifies all factors that influence decisions into a single framework but also assesses the effectiveness of the attributes by conducting further survey research to ascertain where they rank for five of India's top travel agencies. The study's conclusions will give travel industry marketers information they can use to enhance their internet marketing strategies.
Assessment of Social Media Presence and its Effectiveness to Achieve Business Goals in NBFCs
Authors: Kaur Gurleen , Tigga Amar Eron
Published: November 2024

The non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) sector in India has undergone a significant transformation and are playing a critical role for the development of core infrastructure and financing economically weaker sections. Social media plays a multifaceted role in this industry in building trust, shaping brand identity, educating stakeholders and connecting with broader audiences through media channels. This study delves into how social media presence in five major NBFCs of India differs. The data is collected from the company's official social media handles and social media monitoring tools. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative data analysis of social media engagement with qualitative insights gleaned from social media coverage themes. The paper analyses the wide set of strategies to find the competitive strategies which would be helpful for competitive advantage to the companies. Strategies focused on content, engagement and platform specific strategies could be used to gain a competitive edge in the non-banking financial sector.
Data-Driven Comparison of Companies' Ability to Innovate
Authors: Altuntas Fatma
Published: November 2024

The improvement of companies' innovation capability is one of their foremost strategic objectives. To achieve this goal, companies allocate significant resources. Analyzing the current situations of companies and controlling for the enhancement of innovation capabilities based on this analysis ensures the efficient utilization of resources. Companies should focus on improving their innovation capability while also concentrating on how to elevate their innovation maturity levels. This focus will guarantee leadership in the industry and exports in the future. In this study, the innovation capabilities of four companies operating in different sectors are compared. Additionally, the innovation maturity levels of the companies are determined. The companies operate in the information technology, food, plastic, and aviation sectors. Significant differences in innovation capabilities among the companies have been observed. To determine these differences, the Mann-Whitney U test is conducted.
Analysis of Barriers in Waste Collection and Segregation for Circular Economy Using IF-TOPSIS Approach
Authors: Sharma Mukesh Kumar , Prasad Kanika , Kumar Dinesh
Published: November 2024

In circular economy (CE), the significance of waste collection and segregation cannot be overstated, as these practices play a key role in diminishing environmental impact and fostering resource efficiency. It is expected that the waste generation would raise manifolds by the next decade. The shift to CE has the potential to result in annual savings amounting to billions in material costs. Thus, strategic waste practices play a crucial role in fostering sustainability and economic benefits. This article focuses on addressing multifaceted challenges to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of waste management practices. Hence, it introduces a framework utilising the IF-TOPSIS methodology to assess impediments in the execution of waste collection and segregation strategies. Thirteen barriers have been discerned through literature reviews and expert evaluations. The study highlights that lack of public awareness as significant obstacle. These findings offer valuable insights to industries, academia, and government bodies, guiding them towards proper implementation.
Exploring the Influence of Emotional Intelligence on Financial Literacy Amongst Gen Z
Authors: Kausar Arana , Pooja
Published: November 2024

The study explores the impact of Emotional Intelligence (EI) on Financial Literacy(FL) of individuals belonging to Gen Z. Using a two-wave research design method,136 respondents from the Bihar -Jharkhand Region of India were studied. Empirical evidences suggested that EI significantly impacts FL amongst Gen Z. Further, Sociability and Wellbeing in Gen Z were found to be the factors related to EI impacting their FL. Importance of developing behavioural, cognitive and non-traditional forms of intelligence such as EI and its impact on FL have been discussed. Training programmes and focused interventions on developing EI have also been highlighted. The relationship between EI and FL in the chosen context has remained unexplored in context of India. The field of FL has not provided enough attention to the role of emotions and emotional intelligence in decision making and the study tries to study this gap.
Assessment of Gen Z's Behaviors and Preferences on Online Dating App OKCupid
Authors: Mahapatra Bhabani Prasad , Banerjee Vartika , Kaur Gurleen
Published: November 2024

As Generation Z constitutes a significant demographic within the user base of dating apps, a thorough understanding of their priorities, values, and relationship approaches becomes imperative. Drawing upon secondary data sources, including official reports from dating apps and pertinent literature, this research presents a comprehensive analysis of global dating trends, discernible shifts in user behaviour, and prevailing market dynamics. Moreover, the study endeavours to contribute to the refinement of dating platforms by offering actionable insights.The engagements of GenZ in OKCupid- a popular online dating app has been analysed. The findings derived from this research are poised to facilitate user interface modifications, and guide the development of novel features that resonate with the authentic, self-growth-oriented, and inclusive values of Generation Z. By unravelling these intricate layers, the research aspires to empower dating platforms to engage with the dating landscape more meaningfully and adapt proactively to the evolving dynamics of Generation Z's dating preferences.
Industry 5.0 and Small-Scale Enterprises
Authors: Mishra Shailendra Kumar , Disha N. , Mahabalesh H. , Rajshekar G. , H. Samrudh N.
Published: November 2024

A specialized smart calculator designed for small industries offers advanced functionalities beyond mathematical operations. It incorporates point-of-sale (POS) capabilities, streamlining billing processes. Users access their accounts via a user-friendly website, gaining access to features like sales and purchase analytics. The calculator simplifies inventory management by providing insights into stock levels and sales patterns, enabling data-driven decisions. Leveraging machine learning, it generates accurate sales predictions, empowering businesses to optimize operations. The software component includes an accessible web platform for account management and analytics. This integrated solution equips small industries with tools for efficient sales management, inventory control, and informed decision-making, fostering growth and success.