bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clases de literatura de Cortázar: el encanto y el oficio de escribir y leer
Authors: Torres Vergel Frak
Published: July 2023

Tomando como punto de partida el libro Clases de literatura. Berkeley, 1980 (2013), de Julio Cortázar (1914-1984), este artículo explora algunas nociones en torno a su literatura, como el uso literario ante los problemas de los pueblos latinoamericanos y el trazado de las etapas por las que suele transitar el trabajo de un escritor. Asimismo, se examinan varios de sus conceptos, recursos y motivos constantes a considerarse para la escritura de un relato (esfericidad, intensidad, tensión, tiempo), destacando las características principales del juego literario y la figura del lector, estrechamente ligados en la ficción cortazariana.
Espejo roto: autofiguración en Entre paréntesis de Roberto Bolaño
Authors: Alonso Ortiz Oswaldo de Jesús
Published: July 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es examinar las estrategias de la autofiguración en algunos textos ensayísticos del libro Entre paréntesis (2004) de Roberto Bolaño. Es decir, el propósito es evidenciar las formas en las que, en estos textos, Bolaño se desdobla en la figura de escritor. Se parte de la idea de que los ensayos, crónicas, notas, no son simplemente herramienta que funciona en torno a sus escritos literarios, sino que en estos también pueden advertirse aspectos de su visión literaria y particularmente figuraciones del yo autoral. Para acercarnos a esta exploración hemos recurrido a las propuestas de Sylvia Molloy y José Amícola.
Matilde Belén Escobar Negri. Dobles. Una poética poscolonial de la diferencia. Prometeo libros, 2020.
Authors: David Cabrera Mario Federico
Published: July 2023

El libro Dobles. Una poética poscolonial de la diferencia (2020) de la escritora e investigadora argentina Matilde Belén Escobar Negri propone una lectura de la pieza teatral Una tempestad (Une tempěte, 1969) de Aimé Césaire (Martinica, 1913-2008) desde un enfoque poscolonial que se focaliza en la dimensión epistemológica y estética de la figura del doble como materialización de la diferencia colonial.
La autobiografía de Luis Felipe Fabre: asimilación y contradicción en la identificación homoerótica
Authors: Guerra Humberto
Published: July 2023

Luis Felipe Fabre es un poeta y ensayista contemporáneo mexicano en cuyo trabajo la diversidad sexual masculina tiene una cantera importante de expresión. Su autobiografía, que se analiza aquí, no es la excepción; en ella se construye un yo autobiográfico contradictorio porque recurre tanto a estereotipos propios de la cultura gay mexicana –adjetivación y pronombres en femenino, cultura kitsch y referencias culturales– como a valores y actitudes sociales que adjudican prestigio social al heterosexual varón. El resultado es una autobiografía contradictoria con muchos elementos para analizar en el contexto de la representación de las homosexualidades contemporáneas mexicanas.
Fronteras entre la historia y la literatura en La serpiente sin ojos de William Ospina
Authors: Salazar Sor Elena
Published: July 2023

Este trabajo analiza la novela La Serpiente Sin Ojos (2012) de  William Ospina. Uno de los aspectos más relevantes de la novela latinoamericana del siglo pasado y de comienzos de este, es su obsesión por la historia. En este sentido, se considerarán las crónicas de Indias y algunas referencias literarias y teóricas sobre la novela histórica para entender la propuesta estética del autor. Se prestará  especial atención a los protagonistas de la novela: Pedro de Ursúa  e Inés de Atienza y a la novela como “pastiches de géneros”.
Ínsula del viento de Carlos Fajardo Fajardo o el reinventar la infancia
Authors: Arturo Castro Gabriel
Published: July 2023

La infancia es el lugar privilegiado de la memoria, lugar donde Carlos Fajardo Fajardo, de la mano de su conmovedor libro Ínsula del viento, ejerce un ritual de escritura evocativa, depositaria  ella de acontecimientos que se actualizan, recrean o se reinventan por medio de la expresión poética que es una fábrica del tiempo. Construye para tan esmerado ceremonial una ínsula, un dominio personal, sobre cuyo territorio gobierna su imaginación, espacio que podrá ser también la casa inmortal o el patio, la patria pequeña, mundo misterioso, espiritual y en cuyos linderos habita el asombro.
El pastor de la aldea Ciclos poéticos en Horacio Benavides
Authors: Ordóñez Muñoz Jorge Eliécer
Published: July 2023

En este artículo se reastrean los ciclos o etapas poéticas encontrados en siete libros del poeta Horacio Benavides. El primero alude a los inicios (Orígenes), donde se bosqueja, de forma panorámica, el siguiente devenir estético. Un segundo hace referencia a la etapa de fabulación naturalista (presencia de los animales, a manera de bestiario subjetivo). Un tercero trata sobre la poetización de la muerte y el amor (Thánatos/Eros), ese contraste que ha sido soporte en buena parte de la literatura universal.
La balsa de Caronte. Imágenes, procesos editoriales y apropiación en Los graduados de Kafka
Authors: Saavedra Galindo Alexandra
Published: July 2023

En este trabajo se estudian las características particulares del proyecto editorial y literario que, desde 1985, viene desarrollando Ediciones Vigía. La reflexión se centra en el análisis la obra Los graduados de Kafka (2008), del autor cubano Jorge Ángel Hernández Pérez, por medio de la cuál se exploran y distuten las características artesanales y los componentes artísticos que otorgan una intensidad dramática al contenido del libro. Se discuten aspectos paralelos como la apropiación, la forma en la que los libros de artista demandan una la relación diferente de sus lectores, la distribución y elaboración de libros artesanales y el papel particular que, en este caso, tiene la intervención del editor y los diseñadores. Asimismo, se reflexiona sobre las referencias cruzadas entre lo que se denomina «kafkiano», los elementos intertextuales y el mundo en el que se desarrollan los relatos que componen la obra de Hernández Pérez.
La estirpe de Orfeo. Acercamiento al imaginario poético en la Obra de Carlos Fajardo Fajardo
Authors: Pineda Miyer Fernando
Published: July 2023

La obra poética de Carlos Fajardo es una de las más logradas en el panorama de la poesía latinoamericana. Este artículo se constituye en un acercamiento a un imaginario poético que restituye desde la intimidad, el poder de la imagen poética en constante confrontación con elementos contemporáneos que alienan y despojan lo humano. El escenario conceptual que respalda este análisis proviene de parámetros ofrecidos por la hermenéutica de Ricoeur en lo concerniente a la mediación textual que posibilita procesos de comprensión y de autocomprensión, en diálogo con los conceptos de intimidad y extraversión de Bachelard, resuelto, en este caso, a través del poder crítico cifrado en imágenes marcadas por la huella existencial del sujeto. Fajardo como poeta fundador del grupo Si mañana despierto, propone la poesía como resistencia vital en tiempos en los que la humanidad es prescindible y en los que se ha hecho de la homogeneización y del horror un espectáculo.
Arquetipo afrocaribeño de Èṣù-Elegbará en Chango, el gran putas de Manuel Zapata Olivella: Elegba, El otro gran putas
Authors: De la Cruz García Katia
Published: July 2023

Este artículo analiza la presencia del arquetipo filosófico afrocaribeño de Èṣù-Elegbará en la novela Changó, el gran putas. Realiza una caracterización estética y filosófica del orisha como la encrucijada, metáfora del tiempo, dueño del àsę y como puerta de la moralidad. Asume la filosofía kongo y yoruba, el Oráculo de Ifá y la mitología de religiones de origen afrocaribeño como sistemas de significación para la critica del segundo capítulo “El muntu americano”. Finalmente, establece que la filosofía moral implícita en el sistema adivinatorio del pueblo yoruba y los arquetipos morales que contiene puede ser rastreado a través de estructuras literarias y ser usado como una referencia de identidad transnacional en el Caribe.
Yenilgiyi Gözlerden Saklamak: Gelibolu’nun Tahliyesinde İngiliz Hava Gücü Faaliyetleri
Authors: KURT Emin
Published: July 2023

Çanakkale Muharebeleri, Türk askeri ve siyasi tarihi için olduğu kadar dünya tarihi için de bir dönüm noktasıdır. Savaşın Türkler lehine sonuçlanması, Birinci Dünya Savaşı’nın akışını ve dünya tarihini ilelebet değiştirmiştir. Bu özelliği nedeniyle Çanakkale Savaşı, Birinci Dünya Savaşı içindeki herhangi bir savaştan daha çok incelenmiş, hakkında çok fazla araştırma yapılmıştır. Bazı yabancı yazarlar, Çanakkale Savaşı hakkında ormanları bitirecek kadar kâğıt ve denizleri kurutacak kadar mürekkep harcandığından bahsetmektedir. Bu iddianın gerçeklik payı çok yüksektir.

Çanakkale Savaşı, hemen hemen savaşan tüm ülke araştırmaları içinde geniş bir literatüre sahiptir. Savaşın incelenmesi o dereceye varmıştır ki, deniz ve kara muharebelerini inceleyen çalışmaların yanında, savaş içinde gerçekleşen muharebeleri ve hatta bölgeleri inceleyen eserler ortaya konulmuştur.

Çanakkale deniz ve kara muharebelerindeki kaynak bolluğunun aksine, hava harekâtı hakkında çok az kaynak mevcuttur. Bu pencereden bakıldığında; hava harekâtının Çanakkale Muharebelerinin unutulan cephesi olduğunu söylemek mümkündür. Karada ve denizdeki savaşın yoğunluğunun, gözleri ve dikkatleri, gökyüzüne ve yükseklerdeki savaşa yöneltmekten alıkoyduğu söylenebilir. Çanakkale Savaşı’nı konu alan birçok eserde, havacılık konusu; “Çanakkale’de uçaklar da kullanıldı” algısını yaratmaktan öteye gidememektedir. Bu eserlerde havacılık, kara ve deniz savaşlarının anlatımı renklendiren, anlatım zenginliği yaratan, değinilmiş olmak için anlatılan bir konudan ileriye gidememiştir.

Bu çalışmada, Gelibolu’nun tahliyesinden sonra Müttefik, özelliklede İngiliz hava gücünün tahliyenin Türk uçaklarından gizlenmesi yönündeki faaliyetleri, Türk ve yabancı arşiv belgeleri, Çanakkale hava faaliyetleri konusunda yazılmış birincil kaynak kitaplardan incelenecek, tahliyeye yönelik İngiliz hava gücü faaliyetinin boyutu ortaya konulmaya çalışılacaktır.
Behavioural and emotional disorders in children during COVID-19 pandemic in Ujjain district
Authors: Jain Ritika , Dhaneria Mamta , Srivastava Shreya
Published: July 2023

Background: Objectives of the study was to find the prevalence of behavioral and emotional disorder in children and correlate it with various epidemiological factors.
Methods: This observational study includes 240 children of 6 to 18 years of age using child behavioral checklist (CBCL). The study was conducted from the month December 2020 to June 2022, as this was the period with major COVID-19 cases in Ujjain district.
Results: Out of 240, children showed clinically significant behavioral problems were oppositional defiant disorder 29.4% (n=5), anxiety 14.90% (n=10), attention deficit/ hyperactivity 14.9% (n=4), depression 10.421% (n=25), somatic 5.80% (n=9) and conduct problems 3.8% (n=6).
Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused behavioral problems in adolescents, correlated with age, gender, history of infection, death, and quarantine in the family member.
The Role of Personal and Environmental Resources in Predicting Work-Family Facilitation and Mental Health Among Employed Parents of Children With Disabilities in Croatia
Authors: Šimunić Ana , Slišković Ana , Tokić Andrea , Ombla Jelena , Stewart Lisa
Published: July 2023

Quantitative research on positive aspects of work-life integration and the well-being of families with children with disabilities is scarce, especially in the national context. The aim of this study was to examine the contributions of some personal and environmental resources in explaining work-to-family (WFF) and family-to-work (FWF) facilitation and mental health of parents of children with disabilities residing in Croatia. The mediational role of WFF and FWF in the relationship between the resources and mental health was tested, while controlling for some general socio-demographic variables. A total of 571 employed parents of a child/children with disabilities completed an online self-assessment questionnaire. The results showed higher WFF (19%) was predicted by higher levels of social support at work, a higher level of education, posttraumatic growth (PTG) of personal strength, and recovery management. Higher FWF (46%) was predicted by higher levels of social support in the family, PTG of personal strength, the emotional regulation strategy of reorienting to planning, optimism, a lower age, the male gender, a greater number of children, and a higher level of education. A higher level of mental health (47%) was predicted directly by higher levels of optimism, recovery management, FWF, emotional regulation strategies of positive refocusing and planning, and a greater number of children, and indirectly by all the predictors of FWF, through a higher level of FWF (but not WFF).
Relationships Between Mortar Spread and the Fresh Properties of SCC with Local Metakaolin
Authors: Barkat A , Kenai Said , Belkacem Menadi , Kadri El-Hadj , Khatib Jamal
Published: July 2023

Self-compacting concrete (SCC) production is a complex operation that requires finding a good combination and a suitable dosage of each of its constituents. Several formulation methods have been developed to meet the workability requirements of SCC. In this paper, the relationships between the fresh properties of SCC based on local metakaolin (MK) and the spreading of its mortar was investigated. The results showed the existence of good correlations between the spreading of the mortar and the fresh state properties of the related SCC and that the MK substitution rate did not affect these correlations. The choice of the mortar flow rate should target appropriate fresh properties of the SCC and a viscosity enhancing agent (VEA) could be used if the mix is too fluid and present an instability.
Detection of a Rotating Conveyor Roller Casing Vibrations on a Laboratory Machine
Authors: Hrabovský Leopold , Pravda Štěpán , Šebesta Radim , Nováková Eliška , Kurač Daniel
Published: July 2023

The article describes the basic parts and the overall design of the laboratory machine, which can be used to measure vibrations generated by a rotating conveyor roller attached to the flattened parts of its axis in the cut-outs of the conveyor idler support. On the structurally modified support of the conveyor idler consisting of the insertion of a plastic element placed between the roller axis and the support cut-out, the vibration acceleration values of the rotating roller were measured and compared with the values of the traditional roller axis placement in the steel support. The size of the peripheral speed of the roller was determined, during the experimental measurements, by controlling the speed of the electric motor using a frequency converter. The obtained results of the measured values of vibration velocities in three mutually perpendicular planes showed a reduction in vibration values of about 15% when using plastic holders. The paper aims to present one of the possible technical solutions that can limit the vibration values transmitted to the supporting structure of the conveyor belt, generated by the rotating casing of the conveyor roller.
Towards Developing Big Data Analytics for Machining Decision-Making
Authors: Ghosh Angkush Kumar , Fattahi Saman , Ura Sharifu
Published: July 2023

This paper presents a systematic approach to developing big data analytics for manufacturing process-relevant decision-making activities from the perspective of smart manufacturing. The proposed analytics consists of five integrated system components: 1) data preparation system, 2) data exploration system, 3) data visualization system, 4) data analysis system, and 5) knowledge extraction system. The functional requirements of the integrated systems are elucidated. In addition, JAVA- and spreadsheet-based systems are developed to realize the proposed integrated system components. Finally, the efficacy of the analytics is demonstrated using a case study where the goal is to determine the optimal material removal conditions of a dry electrical discharge machining operation. The analytics identified the variables (among voltage, current, pulse-off time, gas pressure, and rotational speed) that effectively maximize the material removal rate. It also identified the variables that do not contribute to the optimization process. The analytics also quantified the underlying uncertainty. In synopsis, the proposed approach results in transparent, big-data-inequality-free, and less resource-dependent data analytics, which is desirable for small and medium enterprises—the actual sites where machining is carried out.
An operational classification system for the South Atlantic pre-salt rocks
Authors: De Ros Luiz Fernando , Oliveira Daniel M.
Published: July 2023

The giant Aptian reservoirs and associated lacustrine rocks of the South Atlantic pre-salt section present a series of unique characteristics, which make the systems created for marine carbonate rocks quite inadequate for their classification. Based on our experience with the characterization of thousands of samples of the pre-salt reservoirs and associated deposits from the Brazilian basins, and on a wide literature evaluation, we propose an objective and operational system for the classification of the unusual yet extremely important pre-salt lacustrine rocks. The system allows the coherent record of structure, fabric, primary texture and composition, and main diagenetic modifications of the in situ and resedimented rock types. The in situ rocks are directly classified according to the original proportion among calcite spherulites, fascicular shrubs, and mud matrix. The resedimented rocks are classified according to the original volume of > 2 mm particles and the proportion between sand and mud, using calcirudite, calcarenite, and calcilutite as unbiased names. Such an approach can also be applied to the classification of other particulate carbonate rocks, avoiding the conceptual problems and dubious interpretation of depositional environment and reservoir quality of currently used classification systems. The direct, objective, and intuitive proposed classification system shall contribute to the understanding, exploration, and production of the extraordinary South Atlantic pre-salt petroleum province.
Application of alkali-heated corncobs enhanced nitrogen removal and microbial diversity in constructed wetlands for treating low C/N ratio wastewater
Authors: Liang Zhenghao , Hao Qingju , Hu Manli , Zhang Guosheng , Chen Keqin , Ma Rongzhen , Luo Shixu , Gou Yongxiang , He Yangjian , Chen Fanghui , Wang Xunli , Jiang Changsheng
Published: July 2023

Lack of carbon source is the main factor limiting denitrification of low C/N ratio wastewater in constructed wetlands (CWs). Agricultural waste has been considered as a supplementary carbon source but research is still limited. To solve this problem, ferric carbon (Fe-C) + zeolite, Fe-C + gravel and gravel were used as substrates to build CWs in this experiment, aiming to investigate the effects of different carbon sources (rice straw, corncobs, alkali-heated corncobs) on nitrogen removal performance and microbial community structure in CWs for low C/N wastewater. The results demonstrated that the microbial community and effluent nitrogen concentration of CWs were mainly influenced by the carbon source rather than the substrate. Alkali-heated corncobs significantly enhanced the removal of NO2−-N, NH4+-N, NO3−-N and TN. Carbon sources addition increased microbial diversity. Alkali-heated corncobs addition significantly increased the abundance of heterotrophic denitrifying bacteria (Proteobacteria and Bacteroidota). Furthermore, alkali-heated corncobs addition increased the copy number of nirS, nosZ and nirK genes while greenhouse gas fluxes were lower than common corncobs. In summary, alkali-heated corncobs can be considered as an effective carbon source.
Computational Models and Their Applications in Biomechanical Analysis of Mandibular Reconstruction Surgery
Authors: Aftabi Hamidreza , Eghbal Atabak , McGregor Sophie , Zaraska Katrina , Prisman Eitan , Hodgson Antony , Fels Sideny
Published: July 2023

Advanced head and neck cancers involving the
mandible often require surgical removal of the diseased parts
and replacement with donor bone or prosthesis to recreate the
form and function of the premorbid mandible. The degree to
which this reconstruction successfully replicates key geometric
features of the original bone critically affects the cosmetic
and functional outcomes of speaking, chewing, and breathing.
With advancements in computational power, biomechanical
modeling has emerged as a prevalent tool for predicting the
functional outcomes of the masticatory system and evaluating
the effectiveness of reconstruction procedures in patients
undergoing mandibular reconstruction surgery. These models
enable surgeons to provide cost-efficient and patient-specific
treatment tailored to the needs of individuals. To underscore
the significance of biomechanical modeling, we conducted a
review of 66 studies that utilized computational models in the
biomechanical analysis of mandibular reconstruction surgery.
These studies were categorized based on the main components
analyzed, including bone flaps, plates/screws, and prostheses, as
well as their design and material composition.
Development and validation of a novel lymph node classification-based model for predicting survival in major salivary gland cancer
Authors: shen wenyi , gong zhiyuan , cheng yangxi , zhu runqiu , zhu huiyong
Published: July 2023

Background
Current lymph node (LN) staging is controversial in predicting the survival of major salivary gland cancer (MSGC). Recently, a novel LN staging system for MSGC has been proposed. This study aimed to validate the prognostic value of the novel LN staging system and develop a new LN classification-based nomogram to predict the individualized overall survival (OS) of MSGC patients.
Methods
A total of 4563 MSGC patients were identified from the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database (2004–2015). They were further randomly divided into the training and validation cohorts (7:3). OS was estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method, and prognostic factors were assessed using Cox proportional hazards model. Then, a prognostic nomogram predicting the survival of SGC was derived and validated. Finally, the discrimination and calibration of the nomogram were evaluated using C-index, the area under the time-dependent receiver operating characteristic curve (time-dependent AUC), and calibration plots. Decision curve analysis (DCA) was used to compare the clinical practicability between the nomogram and American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system.
Results
The novel LN staging system was found to be independently associated with OS in MSGC, and it exhibited better discriminatory ability than the current AJCC LN staging system. Meanwhile, a prognostic nomogram based on this staging was formulated. The C-index of the nomogram was 0.793 (95% CI: 0.781–0.805) in the training cohort, which was higher than the C-index of the AJCC staging system (0.707, 95% CI: 0.693–0.721, p < 0.001). And the time-dependent AUC (> 0.8) also indicated that the nomogram had a satisfactory discriminative ability. The calibration plots showed that the nomogram predicted was consistent with the actual observation. Additionally, DCA demonstrated that the nomogram had a better clinical application value than the AJCC staging system.
Conclusions
The novel SGC-specific LN staging system exhibited an excellent prognostic value for OS in patients with MSGC. And the proposed nomogram based on this LN staging showed better accuracy and applicability in predicting the OS of MSGC patients than the AJCC staging system.
VGAE-MCTS: A New Molecular Generative Model Combining Variational Graph Auto-Encoder and Monte Carlo Tree Search
Authors: Iwata Hiroaki , Nakai Taichi , Koyama Takuto , Matsumoto Shigeyuki , Kojima Ryosuke , Okuno Yasushi
Published: July 2023

Molecular generation is crucial for advancing drug discovery, materials science, and chemical exploration. It expedites the search for new drug candidates, facilitates tailored material creation, and enhances our understanding of molecular diversity. By employing artificial intelligence techniques, such as molecular generative models based on molecular graphs, researchers have tackled the challenge of identifying efficient molecules with desired properties. Here, we propose a new molecular generative model combining a graph-based deep neural network and a reinforcement learning technique. We evaluated the validity, novelty, and optimized physicochemical properties of the generated molecules. Importantly, the model explored uncharted regions of chemical space, allowing for the efficient discovery and design of new molecules. This innovative approach has considerable potential to revolutionize drug discovery, materials science, and chemical research for accelerating scientific innovation. By leveraging advanced techniques and exploring previously unexplored chemical spaces, this study offers promising prospects for the efficient discovery and design of new molecules in the field of drug development.
Carbon Emission Dynamics in India Due to Financial Development, Renewable Energy Utilization, Technological Innovation, Economic Growth, and Urbanization
Authors: voumik liton chandra
Published: July 2023

Concerns about climate change, emission reduction, and environmental sustainability have become crucial in accomplishing long-term development goals. The present study explored the dynamic effects of financial development, renewable energy utilization, technological innovation, economic growth, and urbanization on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in India. This investigation quantifies short- and long-run dynamics using time series data from 1990 to 2020 and an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model. The outcomes from ARDL short- and long-run analysis revealed a positive and significant effect of financial development, economic growth, and urbanization on CO2 emissions in India. In contrast, both the short- and long-term coefficients for renewable energy utilization and technological innovation are negative and statistically significant, suggesting that expanding these variables will lead to lower CO2 emissions. The findings were validated by employing the Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS), Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS), and Canonical Cointegration Regression (CCR) methods. This research provides novel findings that add to the current literature and may be of special relevance to policymakers in the country because of the role that the financial system plays in environmental concerns.
A comprehensive overview on phytomedicines as an upcoming/emerging candidate for the management of epilepsy
Authors: Kumari Priya , Kumar Pravin , Ashawat Mahendra Singh , Sharma Palak
Published: July 2023

Background: The word "epilepsy" refers to a category of chronic CNS illnesses characterised by spontaneous occurrence of seizures, which are typically accompanied by loss of consciousness and uncontrollable shaking of the body (convulsions). Epilepsy is one of the most commonly occurring non-communicable neurological disorder that affects people of all age groups. By preventing discharge and inducing hypnosis, anticonvulsant medications are used to manage convulsions. The medication used for the therapy includes phenytoin (PHT), diazepam, valproate (VPA), levetiracetam, etc. These medications have brand-new effectiveness ranges and brand-new side effects. They also represent a significant cost increase. Herbal medicine, which has its roots in ancient civilizations, involves the use of medicinal plants to treat diseases and promote overall well-being. Although the widespread use of herbal medicine as an antiepileptic, there is little solid data supporting the effectiveness and safety of the majority of herbs. Additionally, the herbal remedy needs to pass a rigorous, evidence-based review. As herbal drugs are derived from natural sources, they are often considered safer than synthetic drugs. Therefore, there is a growing interest in exploring the potential of herbal medicine for treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease. Due to their lower adverse effects, herbal medications are becoming more and more popular for the adjuvant treatment of epilepsy.

Objective: The objective of this article is to investigate whether herbal medications have potential as a treatment option for Parkinsonism, and to provide a clear understanding of the current state of research on this topic.

Keywords: Convulsion, epilepsy, herbal treatment, seizures, phytoconstituents, herbal medicine, GABA.
The Implementation of Scientific Approach to Improve Mathematical Understanding Ability on Junior High School Students
Authors: Silvia Silvi , Fitrianna Aflich Yusnita , Hendriana Heris
Published: July 2023

Mathematical understanding ability is a very important skill for students to achieve, because mastering mathematical involves more than just remembering formulas and knowing how to count, understanding concepts is also needed. But in reality, understanding skills are still low, students are still mostly fixated on existing formulas and examples given by the teacher. The purpose of this study was to see the improvement of mathematical understanding ability of VII students on Algebra material at Dharma Kartini Junior High School. This research uses classroom action research (CAR). The method used the spiral model of action research fromÂ Kemmis and McTaggart. The instrument used was a test instrument consisting of 10 questions of algebra material which was prepared based on the mathematical understanding ability of students whose learning used a scientific approach. This research was conducted in 2 cycles, each cycle consists of several stages starting from the planning, action, observation and reflection stages. The results of this study indicate that the aspects of students' mathematical understanding ability have increased as seen from the increasing percentage achievement on the question indicators after 2 learning cycles, namely in cycle I by 48% and cycle II by 78%. It is known that algebra material in class VII students of Dharma Kartini Junior High School can be influenced by the scientific approach with mathematical understanding ability. As more and more students showing understanding they can conclude and explain back what they have learned.
Achieving high-quality nano-silver joints for high-reliability power electronics via pressureless sintering
Authors: Dai Chenyi , Wang Yong , Lin Pengrong , Hao Zilin , Wang Chaoyang , Feng Xiaocheng , Liu Xueming
Published: July 2023

The fabrication of nano-silver joints was done using the pressureless
sintering technology to suit the demand of high-power electronics.
Porosity of 10.6% and shear strength of 39.6 MPa were reached under the
optimized parameters of 300℃ sintering temperature and 45 min residence
time. The sintered joint demonstrated good mechanical/thermal/electrical
performance in reliability testing, including the temperature cycling
test, second sintering test, steady-state lifetime test, and
intermittent lifetime test. This study demonstrated the viability of
pressureless sintering of nano-silver joints with good high-temperature
reliability, which has significant application potential for
aeronautical power electronics.
Electrospun silk fibroin/fibrin vascular scaffold with superior mechanical properties and biocompatibility for its applications as tissue engineering
Authors: Yang Lei , Wang Xu , Man Xiong , Liu Xinfang , Luo Sidong , Luo jinxian , Wang yang
Published: July 2023

Electrospun scaffolds have been highly important in the fields of
regenerative medicine and vascular tissue engineering. Developing a
vascular scaffold with structural and functional natural
vascular-mimicking scaffold is our key task. The mechanical properties
of artificial vascular as a key issue for successful transplantation in
small diameter tissue engineering blood vessels. Herein, we blended silk
fibroin (SF) and fibrin to fabricate the composite scaffold by
electrospinning to overcome the insufficiency of mechanical properties
of fibrin. Subsequently, morphological characteristics, mechanical
properties, hydrophilicity, hemocompatibility, degradation and
cytocompatibility of SF/fibrin (0:100), SF/fibrin (15:85), SF/fibrin
(25:75) and SF/fibrin (35:65) scaffolds were carefully investigated,
respectively. According to these results in vitro, SF/fibrin (25:75)
vascular scaffold was implanted subcutaneously, and then it’s in vivo
degradation and histocompatibility were analyzed. The fiber structure of
SF/fibrin hybrid scaffold exhibited smooth and uniform, and the fiber
diameter of this scaffolds were relatively small. Compared with fibrin
scaffold, the mechanical strength of SF/fibrin scaffold increased
obviously, but the hydrophilicity was correspondingly weakened
gradually. Meanwhile, the results showed that all SF/fibrin scaffolds
indicated excellent blood compatibility and appropriate biodegradation
rate. SF/fibrin (25:75) scaffold could improve the proliferation and
adhesion of MSCs. The results of animal experiments confirmed that the
degradation of SF/fibrin (25:75) scaffold was faster than that of SF
scaffold, and it could effectively promote tissue regeneration and cell
infiltration. All in all, SF/fibrin (25:75) electrospun scaffold had
balanced and controllable biomechanical, degradability, and good cell
compatibility. Thus, the scaffold was an ideal candidate material for
artificial blood vessels.
Grunty nierolne w Zasobie Własności Rolnej Skarbu Państwa
Authors: Klusek Tomasz
Published: July 2023

W skład Zasobu Własności Rolnej Skarbu Państwa oprócz gruntów rolnych wchodzą także grunty nierolne, którymi obrót Agencja Nieruchomości Rolnych monitoruje od 2004 roku. Z dostępnych danych wynika, że w ostatnich latach rośnie ich sprzedaż i przychody uzyskiwane z tego tytułu. Jest to determinowane w szczególności dwoma czynnikami. Pierwszy, to atrakcyjna oferta gruntów nierolnych pozostających do rozdysponowania, w dużej części zlokalizowanych w granicach administracyjnych miast. Drugim czynnikiem są działania marketingowe i promocyjne zmierzające do intensyfikacji sprzedaży tego typu nieruchomości, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem oferty tzw. terenów inwestycyjnych.
Czynniki wpływające na wysokość polskiej składki do ONZ ds. Wyżywienia i Rolnictwa
Authors: Krzyżanowski Julian
Published: July 2023

Skala składek do różnych organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych oparta jest na podobnych zasadach. W artykule przedstawiono ewolucję ustalania składek, metodykę wyznaczania oraz potrzeby i możliwości korekty wysokości składek.
Repellent effect of Gardenia jasminoides ethanol extracted oil on Blattella germanica and Monomorium pharaonis
Authors: Wagan T.A. , Hamada C. , Cai W. , Hongxia H. , Solangi G.S. , Lyu R.H.
Published: July 2023

The study examined the repellency of Gardenia jasminoides ethanol-extracted oil against the German cockroach, Blattella germanica, and the pharaoh ant, Monomorium pharaonis, which are serious pests in areas of public health hygiene. For the repellency tests, 31.4 μg of the oil was applied per cm2 on one half of filter paper discs (9 or 15 cm diameter for the ant and cockroach, respectively), whereas the other half was treated as control (DMSO + Tween). Repellency effects were observed 1, 2, 3 and 4 h after the insect release. The oil showed high repellency against all life stages of cockroaches and worker ants. The maximum repellency was observed for the cockroach adults (81.7 ± 3.1%) followed by the fourth, third and second nymphal stages (76.7 ± 4.2, 75.0 ± 3.4, and 56.7 ± 8.4%, respectively), after 1h exposure. The repellence effect was strong against worker ants (78.3 ± 4.8%) after 1 h exposure. The repellence effect can last at least four hours for both species. Analysis of Gardenia oil with Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry identified 14 major chemical components.
Ultrasonic Decontamination of Chemical Warfare Agents
Authors: Ginghina Raluca Elena , Toader Gabriela , Țigănescu Tudor Viorel , Deliu Panaghia , Moșteanu Dănuț-Eugeniu
Published: July 2023

Sonochemistry studies the physical and molecular level changes induced by ultrasonic energy on solutions. Sonochemical degradation of the chemical warfare agents (CWA) may occur due to three successive phenomena based on the principles of acoustic cavitation phenomena: nucleation, growth, and implosive collapse of microbubbles. The sonolytic degradation of CWA was quantified by GC-MS technique, considering the variation of some parameters such as frequency of ultrasonic waves, power control, temperature, and addition of nanoparticles as catalysts to the solution.
Seiketsu, Standardizing – the Fourth Step of the 5S Methodology
Authors: Moro Nicolae , Bârsan Ghiță
Published: July 2023

A useful tool for organizing jobs is the 5S methodology, which is essentially a program structured in five stages to obtain systematically: organization, cleanliness and standardization in the workplace, thus contributing to improving productivity, reducing quality nonconformities and job security problems, being a method that involves employees from all hierarchical levels using standards and discipline. Seiketsu is the fourth S in the 5S series and resets a suitable environment for safe and efficient work by establishing a set of standards to maintain optimized conditions and practices in the work area. Seiketsu aims to maintain high standards of organization in the workplace and should be understood as a set of well-defined work rules. Standards must make deviations visible, so visual management is often used.
Applications of Radioactive Isotopes
Authors: Stoian Adrian Ioan
Published: July 2023

The discovery of radioactivity, a fundamental property of certain atoms, is credited to several scientists, including Henri Becquerel and Marie and Pierre Curie, who together made ground-breaking discoveries that paved the way for the use of radioactive isotopes in various applications in fields such as medicine, agriculture, industry, or archaeology. In medicine especially, radioactivity plays a crucial role, with application in both diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, including cancer. However, radioisotopes also pose potential risks to human health and the environment if not handled properly, causing damage to cells and increase the risk of cancer and other health problems. Nevertheless, their uses are regulated and monitored to ensure safety and, therefore, their utilization has firmly increased in the last decades. Overall, radioactive isotopes are a valuable tool in a wide range of fields and their continued development and application will remain important for years to come.
Modelling UAV Operators in Closed Loop Flight Control Systems
Authors: Szabolcsi Róbert
Published: July 2023

The semi-automated control systems include human operators accomplishing different tasks. The UAVs’ semi-automated control means a special ‘man-machine’ system. The UAV operators gaining real time information and leaning on experiences gained in the past will control the UAV. His knowledge and high level skills are required to conduct successfully any flight mission he was tasked for. Hence, to accomplish any regulation or tracking control problem, the UAV operator shall rely on his theoretical and practical skills to achieve goals of the UAV flights. Additionally, the UAV closed loop control system can be analysed leaning on mathematical models of the human operators. Different readiness of the UAV operators will ensure different efficiency of the UAV flight mission. This paper deals with UAV closed loop control system analysis when the pilot-in-the-loop (PiL) problem is addressed to show importance of use of different models of the UAV operators.
A Comparative Study on Human Trafficking as a Crime in South Africa
Authors: Ramsamooj Jenine
Published: July 2023

With millions of people trapped in modern-day slavery, human trafficking is largely misunderstood, owing to limited data and research. Present-day human trafficking trends are linked to issues such as corruption, funding, public awareness, and poor anti-trafficking coordination. Over centuries, human trafficking has taken on a variety of forms ranging from enslavement in all its forms to organ removal. South Africa’s most significant achievement in combatting human trafficking is its own anti-trafficking legislation, namely the Prevention and Combatting of Trafficking in Persons Act of 2013. However, some provisions of this Act remain ineffective, thus impeding the fight against trafficking in the country. This article focuses on South Africa’s trafficking trends and anti-trafficking responses. It also highlights the hindrances obstructing the effective enforcement of its legislation by comparison to the first-world country Canada, to gain an understanding of effective anti-trafficking administration and execution to ultimately provide recommendations for South Africa to follow. For example, years before South Africa, Canada had already responded to international pressures regarding its anti-trafficking efforts. The country focused ample resources and funding on its anti-trafficking task team while South Africa followed a piecemeal approach in addressing human trafficking. This stems from a misunderstanding of the crime and policy frameworks, and mismanagement of funds. This article proposes that the South African government should strengthen its anti-trafficking measures by making funds easily accessible to victims and educating front-line responders to communicate effectively with victims.
Application of machine learning technologies
Authors: Баширов М.Г. , Люсов Р.С. , Акчурин Д.Ш.
Published: July 2023

В наше время цифровой мир представляет собой набор большого объема данных, например, биометрические данные, корпоративные данные, данные о месте жительства и другие. При интеллектуальной классификации этих данных, а также разработке интеллектуальных автоматизированных систем определяющую роль имеют знания искусственного интеллекта, а именно машинного обучения (МО). Существуют различные подходы к анализу и обработке данных при машинном обучении, такие как контролируемые, полу-контролируемые, неконтролируемые обучения и обучение с подкреплением. Глубокое обучение (ГО), которое является частью подгруппы методовмашинного обучения, способноинтеллектуально классифицировать данные в больших объемах. В статье представлен обзор существующих методов машинного обучения, которые применяются в системах искусственного интеллекта, оценены перспективы их применение в различных областях и приведен пример прикладного применения машинного обучения для оценки технического состояния и прогнозирования ресурса нефтегазового оборудования.

Nowadays, the definition of "digital life" includes a great deal of data gathering, including biometrics, data related to the business sphere, and many others. Moreover, machine learning(ML) plays a crucial role in the intellectual categorization of the particular sort of the data along with elaborating of the mechanized systems. In addition, there are different approaches to scrutinizing and converting the information into machine learning, for instance, controlled, semi-controlled, uncontrolled, and reinforcing learning. Despite the fact that in-depth research is only a part of a wider subset of machine-learning techniques, it is capable of intelligently classifying large volumes of data. The article provides a comprehensive review of the improvement in capacity and intelligence of the implementation by using machine learning techniques. As for the main goal of this research, it is to describe the principles of different algorithms of machine learning and how to implement this knowledge in several spheres nowadays. There is an abundance of fields, including chemicals and petrochemicals, medicine, automobiles, sports, and countless other spheres, where machine learning has successfully been applied. This document addresses prospective analysis difficulties and sections in accordance with this research. Index terms: neural network coordinates of the focal spot, activation purpose, multipoint electro-optical system.
3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF DIRECTIONAL MICROSTRIP COUPLES
Authors: Шершнёв С.И. , Ваганов М.А.
Published: July 2023

Контроль и поддержание на заданном уровне мощности в выходных каскадах мощных СВЧ усилителей – являются на сегодняшний день актуальными задачами. В статье рассмотрены направленные ответвители, как ключевые элементы систем для измерения и контроля уровня мощности СВЧ сигнала. Обозначены преимущества использования технологии 3D печати при проектировании направленных ответвителей. Приведены результаты сравнения разработанных и изготовленных микрополосковых ответвителей C-диапазона, выполненных на традиционном высокочастотном печатном основании «Rogers RO4003С» и результатов электромагнитного моделирования ответвителя, выполненного по технологии 3D печати.

Control and maintenance at a given level of power in the output stages of powerful microwave amplifiers are actual tasks today. The article considers directional couplers as key elements of systems for measuring and controlling the power level of a microwave signal. The advantages of using 3D printing technology in the design of directional couplers are outlined. The results of a comparison of the developed and manufactured C-band microstrip couplers, made on the traditional high-frequency printed base "Rogers RO4003C" and the results of electromagnetic modeling of the coupler, made using 3D printing technology, are presented.
STUDY OF THE CONDENSATION REACTION OF CARBOHYDRAZIDE WITH GLYOXAL IN THE PRESENCE OF NICKEL NITRATE
Authors: Глухачева В.С.
Published: July 2023

Представлены результаты исследований по взаимодействию карбогидразида с глиоксалем при подкислении реакционной массы нитратом никеля. В результате получить трициклический 2,3,4а,6,7,8а,9,10–октааза-4,8-диоксо-3,4,4a,7,8,8а, 9,9a,10,10а-декагидроантрацен или моноциклический 1,2,4,5,8,9,11,12-октаазациклотетрадека-5,7,12,14-тетраен-3,10-дион не удалось, основным продуктом реакции является новое комплексное соединение никеля, предположительно гекса(октаазадиоксодекагидроантрацен)никеля(II)динитрата*6Н2О. Строение лиганда координационного соединения подтверждено ИК- и ЯМР- спектроскопией, а содержание Ni определено атомно-эмиссионной спектроскопией.

The results of studies on the interaction of carbohydrazide with glyoxal upon acidification of the reaction mass with nickel nitrate are presented. As a result, tricyclic 2,3,4a,6,7,8a,9,10-octaaza-4,8-dioxo-3,4,4a,7,8,8a, 9,9a,10,10a-decahydroanthracene or monocyclic 1,2,4,5,8,9,11,12-octaazacyclotetradeca-5,7,12,14-tetraene-3,10-dione failed, the main product of the reaction is a new nickel complex compound, presumably hexa(octaazadioxodecahydroanthracene )nickel(II) dinitrate*6H2O. The structure of the ligand of the coordination compound was confirmed by IR and NMR spectroscopy, and the content of Ni was determined by atomic emission spectroscopy.
SİLİFKE KALESİ HİSARPEÇE BÖLÜMÜ KAZILARI
Authors: AYKAÇ Razan , BORAN Ali
Published: July 2023

Silifke Kalesi, hac ve ticaret yolu üzerinde, Anadolu ve Kıbrıs ile bağlantının sağlandığı stratejik bir konumda inşa edilmiştir. Bu nedenle İlk Çağlardan itibaren önemini korumuş ve kalede farklı devletler hâkimiyet sürmüştür. Silifke, Mısır Ptolemaios Devleti ile Selevkos Krallığından sonra Roma hâkimiyetine girmiştir. Roma İmparatorluğunun bölünmesiyle Doğu Roma sınırları içerisinde kalmıştır. Kale Roma döneminde inşa edilmiştir, bunu surların ve kale içerisindeki bazı yapıların temel taşlarından anlamak mümkündür. Roma döneminden sonra kale Bizans hâkimiyetine girmiştir ve ardından kısa süreliğine Ermeniler ile St. Jean Şövalyeleri arasında el değiştirmiştir. XIII. yüzyılın sonlarında Kıbrıs Krallığı, XIV. yüzyılın ortalarında Karamanoğulları ve XV. yüzyılın sonuna doğru son olarak Osmanlı devletinin hâkimiyetine girmiştir. XVI. yüzyılın sonunda çıkan ayaklanmalar, isyanlar sonucu Silifke ve çevresindeki ekonomik - siyasi yapı büyük oranda çökmüştür. Bu durumda halkın, tüccarların tek güvenli yeri kale olmuştur ve kale bu özelliğini XIX. yüzyılın sonuna kadar korumuştur. Bu tarihten sonra kale terk edilmiştir. Zamana ve hava şartlarına yenik düşen kale yıpranmış, bozulmuş kaleiçi yerleşim taş ve toprak yığını altında kalmıştır.