bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hydrotectonics of Grand Canyon Groundwater
Authors: Crossey L.J. , Karlstrom K.E. , Curry B. , McGibbon C. , Reed C. , Wilgus J. , Whyte C.J. , Darrah T.
Published: February 2024

The Grand Canyon provides a deeply dissected view of the aquifers of the Colorado Plateau and its public and tribal lands. Stacked sandstone and karst aquifers are vertically connected by a network of faults and breccia pipes creating a complex groundwater network. Hydrochemical variations define structurally controlled groundwater sub-basins, each with main discharging springs. North Rim (N-Rim), South Rim (S-Rim), and far-west springs have different stable isotope fingerprints, reflecting different mean recharge elevations. Variation within each region reflects proportions of fast/slow aquifer pathways. Often considered perched, the upper Coconino (C) aquifer has a similar compositional range as the regional Redwall-Muav (R-M) karst aquifer, indicating connectivity. Natural and anthropogenic tracers show that recharge can travel 2 km vertically and tens of kilometers laterally in days to months via fracture conduits to mix with older karst baseflow. Six decades of piping N-Rim water to S-Rim Village and infiltration of effluent along the Bright Angel fault have sustained S-Rim groundwaters and likely induced S-Rim microseismicity. Sustainable groundwater management and uranium mining threats require better monitoring and application of hydrotectonic concepts.
▪Hydrotectonic concepts include distinct structural sub-basins, fault fast conduits, confined aquifers, karst aquifers, upwelling geothermal fluids, and induced seismicity.▪N-Rim, S-Rim, and far-west springs have different stable isotope fingerprints reflecting different mean recharge elevations and residence times.▪The upper C and lower R-M aquifers have overlapping stable isotope fingerprints in a given region, indicating vertical connectivity between aquifers.▪S-Rim springs and groundwater wells are being sustained by ∼60 years of piping of N-Rim water to S-Rim, possibly inducing seismicity.
Population Diversity at the Single-Cell Level
Authors: Gordon M. Grace , Kathail Pooja , Choy Bryson , Kim Min Cheol , Mazumder Thomas , Gearing Melissa , Ye Chun Jimmie
Published: February 2024

Population-scale single-cell genomics is a transformative approach for unraveling the intricate links between genetic and cellular variation. This approach is facilitated by cutting-edge experimental methodologies, including the development of high-throughput single-cell multiomics and advances in multiplexed environmental and genetic perturbations. Examining the effects of natural or synthetic genetic variants across cellular contexts provides insights into the mutual influence of genetics and the environment in shaping cellular heterogeneity. The development of computational methodologies further enables detailed quantitative analysis of molecular variation, offering an opportunity to examine the respective roles of stochastic, intercellular, and interindividual variation. Future opportunities lie in leveraging long-read sequencing, refining disease-relevant cellular models, and embracing predictive and generative machine learning models. These advancements hold the potential for a deeper understanding of the genetic architecture of human molecular traits, which in turn has important implications for understanding the genetic causes of human disease.
Keeping Your Brain in Balance: Homeostatic Regulation of Network Function
Authors: Wen Wei , Turrigiano Gina G.
Published: February 2024

To perform computations with the efficiency necessary for animal survival, neocortical microcircuits must be capable of reconfiguring in response to experience, while carefully regulating excitatory and inhibitory connectivity to maintain stable function. This dynamic fine-tuning is accomplished through a rich array of cellular homeostatic plasticity mechanisms that stabilize important cellular and network features such as firing rates, information flow, and sensory tuning properties. Further, these functional network properties can be stabilized by different forms of homeostatic plasticity, including mechanisms that target excitatory or inhibitory synapses, or that regulate intrinsic neuronal excitability. Here we discuss which aspects of neocortical circuit function are under homeostatic control, how this homeostasis is realized on the cellular and molecular levels, and the pathological consequences when circuit homeostasis is impaired. A remaining challenge is to elucidate how these diverse homeostatic mechanisms cooperate within complex circuits to enable them to be both flexible and stable.
A Cone Bean Computer Tomography Investigation of the Newly Formed Mandibular Anterior Ridge following the Treatment of an Extended Comminuted Fracture: A 12‐Year Follow‐Up
Authors: Grün Pascal , Pfaffeneder-Mantai Florian , Bandura Patrick , Schneider Benedikt , Bandura Anna Sophia , Turhani Dritan
Published: February 2024

Introduction. Extensive comminuted fractures are associated with tooth loss that ultimately leads to dimensional changes in the hard and soft tissues of the alveolar ridge. Reconstruction of the lost mandibular anterior ridge is very complex due to the natural curvature of the region. Case Presentation. In this case report, the combination of the modified shell technique with autologous bone plates and the guided bone regeneration (GBR) technique was performed on an 18‐year‐old patient after a comminuted fracture, to ensure new bone formation in the anterior ridge with a natural curvature. After the treatment progressed without complications, three dental implants were placed. Annual cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were obtained and evaluated using the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP© 2.10). This allowed measurements of the buccal and lingual bone around the implants, showing the annual bone loss in a twelve‐year observation period. Discussion. The treatment of the comminuted fracture and the combination of the modified shell technique with autologous bone plates, the GBR technique, and implant placement can be considered successful. The three dental implants were osseointegrated in 2010, with the buccal bone level averaging 1.31 mm below the implant shoulder and the lingual bone level 1.57 mm above the implant shoulder. In 2021, the measurements showed a bone loss of 0.99 mm at the buccal implant shoulder and 0.69 mm at the lingual implant shoulder. Conclusion. The combination of the modified shell technique with autologous bone plates and the GBR technique is a reliable method to ensure new bone formation in the anterior ridge. The use of CBCT is an excellent method to evaluate bone resorption around dental implants, but due to minimal bone resorption in the observation period, an annual CBCT examination is exaggerated.
Isolated Ocular Relapse of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Post Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
Authors: Tong M. H. , Kwok A. , Walsh A. , Heydon P. , Koh E. S. , McNamara N. , Bryant A.
Published: February 2024

We present a rare case of a 39-year-old female with extramedullary relapse of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) isolated to the left eye 2 months post allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant. She initially presented with painless left eye erythema, swelling, and visual impairment. Initial ophthalmology review revealed conjunctival chemosis, raised intraocular pressure, and serous retinal detachments. She was initially treated for suspected orbital cellulitis with intravenous antibiotic and antifungal therapy but clinically progressed so was then treated with intravenous corticosteroids. One week later, she progressed to angle-closure glaucoma with development of a hypopyon and an enlarging subconjunctival mass. She proceeded to urgent subconjunctival biopsy and drainage of subretinal fluid which confirmed extramedullary relapse of AML. Notably, further investigation found no evidence of bone marrow or central nervous system relapse. She proceeded to localized radiotherapy with gradual resolution of the subconjunctival mass and serous retinal detachment and was for consideration of donor lymphocyte infusions and azacitidine therapy; unfortunately, she developed respiratory sepsis and passed away despite maximal efforts. This case represents a rare and unusual presentation of isolated ocular extramedullary relapse of AML and emphasises the importance of early ophthalmology involvement and tissue biopsy when there is high clinical suspicion of the disease.
Implementation of World Health Organization Recommendations for Semen Analysis: A Survey of Laboratories in the United Kingdom
Authors: Bosman Lisa M , Grosu Iulia A , Ellis Peter J , Griffin Darren K , Homa Sheryl T
Published: February 2024

The standard method for identification of male fertility status is a semen analysis. This is performed in fertility and pathology laboratories accredited by different bodies in the UK such as the HFEA or UKAS, and is based on whether they perform licenced clinical treatment or diagnostic testing. The WHO laboratory semen analysis criteria provide the most comprehensive guidance for best practice, yet this is not strictly adhered to. Our objective was to determine any differences in semen analyses between laboratories in the UK, based on the regulatory body they are registered with. A cross‐sectional survey was sent to NEQAS for andrology registrants (n = 184 laboratories), HFEA (n = 117 clinics), and individual ARCS members (n = 682). Most ARCS members are associated with NEQAS and/or the HFEA. A ∼50% laboratory response rate (n = 106 included responses) was found. Results were grouped based on accreditation: Group 1, UKAS accredited only (n = 38); Group 2, both UKAS accredited and HFEA licenced (n = 17); Group 3, HFEA licenced only (n = 42); and Group 4, no accreditation (n = 9). Over 85% of UKAS accredited laboratories (Groups 1 and 2) state they perform semen analysis according to WHO 2010 recommendations and adhere to best practice guidelines. A significantly fewer number of HFEA only laboratories (<74% Group 3, p  < 0.01) adhere to both guidelines. Non‐HFEA laboratories (Groups 1 and 4) are almost all performing sperm counts according to WHO criteria, while <60% HFEA clinics (Groups 2 and 3) perform counts according to regulation (Group 1 vs. Groups 2 and 3: Fixed sperm, p  < 0.05; Neubauer chamber: p  < 0.005). QC is implemented in most laboratories, however there is a significant difference (p  < 0.01) between non‐UKAS (Groups 3 and 4) and UKAS laboratories (Groups 1 and 2). There is a significant difference in semen analysis performance between UKAS and HFEA laboratories with regards to implementation of best practice guidelines and QC procedures. This may have a detrimental effect on result accuracy and consequently lead to patient misdiagnosis and mismanagement.
A Comprehensive Study of Cellular and Humoral Immunity in Dogs Naturally Exposed to SARS‐CoV‐2
Authors: Tomeo-Martín Beatriz Davinia , Delgado-Bonet Pablo , Cejalvo Teresa , Herranz Sandra , Perisé-Barrios Ana Judith
Published: February 2024

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) was identified as the causal agent behind coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19), a disease declared pandemic in 2020. Because of the zoonotic origin of SARS‐CoV‐2 and the close contact kept by domestic dogs with their owners, it became imperative to understand the role of dogs in the epidemiology of the disease and in the virus transmission. In the present study, we determined the presence of virus and described the long‐term immune effects of SARS‐CoV‐2 in 24 dogs exposed to SARS‐CoV‐2 in the domestic environment. Our findings highlight that only a subset of dogs, naturally exposed to SARS‐CoV‐2, exhibit a humoral response to the new virus (close to 17% had IgM antibodies and close to 33% has IgG antibodies). We identified for the first time SARS‐CoV‐2‐specific IFN‐γ‐secreting cells in dogs (approximately in half of our dogs). While 56% of dogs maintained humoral response 8 months, only 22% of dogs maintained cellular response after 4 and 8 months. Although some alterations in blood parameters and proinflammatory cytokines were described, there was no evidence indicating an exacerbated cytokine release process. Considering that none of the animals enrolled in this study showed viral shedding and presented specific immune responses, it is reasonable to propose that the canine immune system in certain companion dogs is effective at blocking the negative effects of viral replication, thereby suggesting that dogs would not be potential transmitters of this pathogen to the other dogs or other species and could aid in promoting collective immunity.
Gestational Age-Related Urinary Peptidome Changes in Preterm and Term Born Infants
Authors: Brasseler Maire , Mischak Harald , Schanstra Joost P. , Michel Juliane Marie , Pape Lars , Felderhoff-Müser Ursula
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Preterm infants are at risk for a variety of somatic and neurological disorders. In recent years, biofluid proteomics has emerged as a potential diagnostic tool for biomarker analysis. The aim of this study was to determine gestational age (GA)-related patterns of the urinary peptidome in preterm infants for researching potential novel prognostic biomarkers. Methods: We performed urinary peptidomics in longitudinal samples of 24 preterm (mean GA weeks 28 + 1 [24+1–31 + 6]) and 27 term born controls (mean GA weeks 39 + 2 [37+0–41 + 1]) using capillary electrophoresis combined with mass spectrometry (CE-MS). Peptides were sequenced using CE-MS/MS or LC-MS/MS analysis and were deposited, matched, and annotated in a Microsoft SQL database for statistical analysis. We compared their abundance in urine of preterm and term born infants and performed a validation analysis as well as correlations to GA and clinical risk scores. Results: Our results confirmed significant differences in the abundance of peptides and the hypothesis of age-dependent urinary peptidome changes in preterm and term infants. In preterm infants, SLC38A10 (solute carrier family 38 member 10) is one of the most abundant peptides. Combined urinary peptides correlated with clinical risk scores (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This is the first study reporting GA-related urinary peptidome changes of preterm infants detected by CE-MS and a modulation of the peptidome with GA. Further research is required to locate peptidome clusters correlated with specific clinical complications and long-term outcome. This may identify preterm infants at higher risk for adverse outcome who would benefit from early intervention.
Bronchial Cryo-Denervation for Severe Asthma: A Pilot Study
Authors: Wang Kun , Gao Shaoyong , Sun Jiaxing , Liao Ximing , Zhang Xin , Chen Rongzhang , Tang Rongjuan , Wang Yuanyuan , Shang Yan , Xu Wujian , Li Qiang
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Targeting the parasympathetic nervous system innervating the airway with pharmacologic products has been proved to improve the clinical outcomes of severe asthma. Bronchial cryo-denervation (BCD) is a novel non-pharmacologic treatment for severe asthma using an endobronchial cryo-balloon administered via bronchoscopy to denervate parasympathetic pulmonary nerves. Preclinical studies have demonstrated that BCD significantly disrupted vagal innervation in the lung. Methods: A total of 15 patients with severe asthma were enrolled in this prospective, single-center pilot study. Patients underwent bifurcated BCD treatment at a 30-day interval after baseline assessment. Follow-up through 12 months included assessment of adverse events, technical feasibility, and changes in pulmonary function; asthma control questionnaire-7 (ACQ-7); and asthma control test (ACT). Results: BCD was performed on all 15 severe asthma patients, with technical feasibility of 96.7%. There were no device-related and 2 procedure-related serious adverse events through 12 months, which resolved without sequelae. The most frequent nonserious procedure-related adverse event was increased cough in 60% (9 of 15) patients. Pulmonary function remained unchanged, and significant improvements from baseline ACQ-7 (mean, −1.19, p = 0.0032) and ACT (mean, 3.18, p = 0.0011) scores were observed since the first month’s follow-up after a single lung airway treatment, with similar trends till the end of the 12-month follow-up. Conclusion: This study provides the first clinical evidence of the safety, feasibility, and initial efficacy of BCD in patients with severe asthma.
Management of Uterine Fibroids and Sarcomas: The Palermo Position Paper
Authors: Laganà Antonio Simone , Romano Andrea , Vanhie Arne , Bafort Celine , Götte Martin , Aaltonen Lauri A. , Mas Aymara , De Bruyn Christine , Van den Bosch Thierry , Coosemans An , Guerriero Stefano , Haimovich Sergio , Tanos Vasilios , Bongers Marlies , Barra Fabio , Al-Hendy Ayman , Chiantera Vito , Leone Roberti Maggiore Umberto
Published: February 2024

Background: Uterine fibroids are benign monoclonal tumors originating from the smooth muscle cells of the myometrium, constituting the most prevalent pathology within the female genital tract. Uterine sarcomas, although rare, still represent a diagnostic challenge and should be managed in centers with adequate expertise in gynecological oncology. Objectives: This article is aimed to summarize and discuss cutting-edge elements about the diagnosis and management of uterine fibroids and sarcomas. Methods: This paper is a report of the lectures presented in an expert meeting about uterine fibroids and sarcomas held in Palermo in February 2023. Outcome: Overall, the combination of novel molecular pathways may help combine biomarkers and expert ultrasound for the differential diagnosis of uterine fibroids and sarcomas. On the one hand, molecular and cellular maps of uterine fibroids and matched myometrium may enhance our understanding of tumor development compared to histologic analysis and whole tissue transcriptomics, and support the development of minimally invasive treatment strategies; on the other hand, ultrasound imaging allows in most of the cases a proper mapping the fibroids and to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions, which need appropriate management. Conclusions and Outlook: The choice of uterine fibroid management, including pharmacological approaches, surgical treatment, or other strategies, such as high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), should be carefully considered, taking into account the characteristics of the patient and reproductive prognosis.
Pengantar Riset Pemasaran: Mengungkap Praktik Riset yang Efektif
Authors: Nuralam Inggang Perwangsa , Wilopo Wilopo , Aini Edlyn Khurotul , Ramadhan Hanifa Maulani , Asmoro Priandhita Sukowidyanti
Published: February 2024

Buku ini adalah panduan lengkap bagi siapa saja yang ingin memahami dan menguasai seni riset pasar dengan cara yang efektif. Dalam dunia bisnis yang terus berubah, pemahaman yang mendalam tentang pasar, pelanggan, dan tren pasar adalah kunci untuk kesuksesan. Buku ini hadir sebagai teman yang dapat membimbing Anda melalui perjalanan penting ini.
The effect of artificial light at night on a nocturnal primate
Authors: Gursky Sharon , Grow Nanda
Published: February 2024

Anthropogenic disturbance is a major threat to biodiversity. An anthropogenic disturbance that is rarely addressed for nonhuman primates is the effect of artificial light at night (ALAN) which is defined by the spread of artificial lighting at night which eliminates natural darkness. Artificial light at night can result from streetlights, or indirectly from sky glow (artificial light that is scattered and reflected back to earth by the atmosphere). Research has demonstrated that artificial lighting causes changes in animal behavior, reproductive success, survivorship, as well as can alter the composition of the communities. The goal of this paper is to explore how the behavior of spectral tarsiers, Tarsius spectrumgurskyae, is modified in response to artificial light. We conducted this study at Tangkoko Nature Reserve on the easternmost tip of the northern arm of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The results of this study suggest that in response to artificial light tarsiers increase their time spent travelling and foraging, left their sleeping sites earlier and returned to them later thereby extending their daily activity time. The tarsiers also left their sleeping trees at lower heights, gave fewer vocalizations and fewer alarm calls each night in response to the additional artificial light. The tarsier’s lengthened night might be leading to a change in interspecific competition for food as well as increase the ability of potential predators to locate the tarsiers. Additional research on the effect of ALAN on primates is clearly needed.
Intra-Party Democracy in Tanzania: Assessing Competitiveness of Party Leadership Selection
Authors: Kaijage Melkisedek
Published: February 2024

This study assessed competitiveness in selecting party chairpersons in Tanzania and the factors that shape the competitiveness. Data were generated from interviews with 27 stakeholders, structured questionnaires administered to 60 party members and a content analysis of official party documents. The study revealed that the selections are generally not competitive when assessed against parameters such as incumbent success rate, number of candidates and vote share among them and role of party Conventions. Specifically, possibility to defeat incumbents is generally very low while the selections mostly feature one candidate who amasses almost all votes. To camouflage competition, leadership selections in CUF and CHADEMA occasionally feature more than one candidate while single candidacy remains a strongly established tradition in CCM. Yet, delegates to party Conventions seem to be highly influenced by sitting chairpersons in selecting their new leaders. The findings reveal how intra-party democratic deficit normally builds itself around power centers of the party thus calling for further studies on intra-party democracy to use the party leadership as their point of departure. Practically, relevant laws should be redefined while also strengthening their enforcement mechanisms to compel political parties to cherish democratic principles in their internal businesses.
Deciphering the Baʿal Shem Ṭov’s Legacy as Crafted by His Disciple Jacob Joseph Using Distant Reading Digital Tools
Authors: Sachs-Shmueli Leore
Published: February 2024

This article aims to decipher distinctive conceptual characteristics attributed to the legendary founder of Ḥasidism, Israel Baʿal Shem Ṭov, as documented by his faithful disciple, Jacob Joseph of Polonnoye (1710–1784). I endeavor to demonstrate how a quantitative analysis of the earliest testimonies of Beshtian teachings can improve our understanding of the interplay between major concepts within these teachings. To achieve this objective, I apply a combination of statistical tools of distant reading with textual analysis of close reading. It will reveal singular characteristics of the reported teachings of the Beshṭ, while distinguishing them from the textual corpus into which they were integrated, Jacob Joseph’s writings: Sefer Toldot Yaʿaqov Yosef (1780), Ben Porat Yosef (1781), and Ṣafnat Paʿneaḥ (1782). The results indicate a significant focus on negativity—moral, emotional, and conditional—as well as verbs that offer followers guidance regarding how to overcome these negative aspects of the human experience.
Center-Staging Decolonial and Southern Thinking for Hopeful Epistemic-Existentially Sustainable Futures
Authors: Bagga-Gupta Sangeeta
Published: February 2024

The essay presented in this paper constitutes a reflection based on my explorations of transcending siloed academic areas from Southern or Decolonial frameworks generally and on my reading of the 572-page, 2023 volume Decolonizing The Mind. A guide to decolonial theory and practice by Sandew Hira published by Amrit Publishers more specifically. Aligning with emerging discussions regarding the need to trouble the colonially framed ways of mainstream academia and academic writing itself, I – like an increasing number of scholars, including Sandew Hira – attempt to present these reflections in what may appear as unconventional writing. This paper is organized in six sections that talk to the human condition across the territories of the contemporary planet based on situating and historicizing its narrative as a response to emerging decolonial waves that have so far marked academic settings differently across the global North and the global South, including my open-ended reading of Sandew Hira’s 2023 volume. In lieu of a standard summary, this reflective paper functions as an expanded teaser to the volumes rich and troubling offerings.
Disagreement, Skepticism, and Begging the Question
Authors: Matheson Jonathan
Published: February 2024

In this paper, I examine Thomas Kelly’s account of the epistemic significance of bias presented in Bias: A Philosophical Study. Kelly draws a parallel between the skeptical threat from bias and the skeptical threat from disagreement, and crafts a response to these skeptical threats. According to Kelly, someone who is not biased can rely on that fact to conclude that their disagreeing interlocutor is biased. Kelly motivates this response by drawing several parallels to recent lessons in epistemology: that some question-begging reasoning is permissible, and that there are important asymmetries between epistemological good cases and bad cases. I argue that there are several reasons to resist Kelly’s response. In brief, there are problems with each of the motivations Kelly gives for his picture. Each parallel faces significant obstacles. In addition, his response also fails to take the new evil demon intuition seriously.
Images of Cruelty, Schooling and Refuge Possibilities
Authors: Langer Eduardo
Published: February 2024

This article describes the relationships between cruelty, schooling and the possibilities that the school offers as a refuge in the face of the inexorable circumstances that seal the fates of a large part of the population living in conditions marked by intensifying inequalities. The work is based on a multiple design which included an audiovisual production workshop in 2022 and 2023 involving students and teachers from a high school in the Buenos Aires metropolitan region and the university. Through the biographical-narrative method, students have carried out in-depth interviews, collaborative work and activities shared in the same school with one of the teachers for over three years. Research results express how, as perceived by high school students and teachers, the school serves as a space that saves others and themselves, a place of support, as well as transmission and education, even amidst instances of cruelty in their daily experiences.
Review of the Neotropical Piezonemus Jordan with type designations, description of Piezonemus espoch sp. nov. from Ecuador, and notes on the tribe Piesocorynini Valentine with keys to world genera (Coleoptera: Anthribidae)
Authors: TRÝZNA MILOŠ , CABALLERO-SERRANO VERÓNICA , CARRASCO JUAN CARLOS
Published: February 2024

The Neotropical genus Piezonemus Jordan, 1904 (Anthribidae: Anthribinae: Piesocorynini Valentine, 1960) is reviewed. Lectotypes are designated for Piezonemus durus Jordan, 1904 and P. lateralis Jordan, 1904. A new species, Piezonemus espoch Trýzna, Caballero-Serrano & Carrasco sp. nov., from Ecuador is described. A key to the now three known species of Piezonemus, and colour photographs of the types, are provided. Distinguishing features of the morphologically similar species of the genera Piezonemus and Piesocorynus Dejean, 1834 are given. A key to world genera of the tribe Piesocorynini is presented. The genus Afrophaenotherion Frieser, 1984 is here transferred from the tribe Stenocerini Kolbe, 1895 to the tribe Piesocorynini (new placement).
The Second Life of Tourism – About the Meaning of Pol. “Koronaturystyka” and Bul. “Ковидтуризъм” in the Light of Survey Data
Authors: Długosz Natalia , Eftimova Andreana
Published: February 2024

The Second Life of Tourism – About the Meaning of Pol. Koronaturystyka and Bul. Kовидтуризъм in the Light of Survey Data
The article attempts to formulate a cognitive definition of the meaning of the concept of the Polish compositum koronaturystyka and the Bulgarian word ковидтуризъм. The research results are based on survey data collected from 50 Polish and 50 Bulgarian students in accordance with the main methodological assumptions of the Lublin cognitive ethnolinguistics school. The basic stabilizing features of the koronaturystyka/ковидтуризъм concept are the same for both languages. Polish and Bulgarian respondents attribute the physical feature of temporality to koronaturystyka/ковидтуризъм, defining it as tourist activity taking place during a pandemic. The conservatism and risk traits are also dominant in the picture of koronaturystyka/ковидтуризъм in both languages: tourism that takes pandemic restrictions into account vs. tourism despite these restrictions. The extent to which the concept is stereotyped is very high for both languages: 67.3% in Polish; 57.69% in Bulgarian.
 
Drugie życie turystyki – o znaczeniu pol. koronaturystyki i bułg. ковидтуризъм w świetle danych eksperymentalnych
W artykule podjęto próbę sformułowania kognitywnej definicji znaczeniowej konceptu, do którego dają dostęp polskie compositum koronaturystyka oraz bułgarski wyraz ковидтуризъм. Wyniki badań opierają się na danych eksperymentalnych. Eksperyment został przeprowadzony zgodnie z głównymi założeniami metodologicznymi lubelskiej etnolingwistyki kognitywnej na 50 studentach polskich i 50 studentach bułgarskich. Podstawowe cechy stabilizujące konceptu koronaturystyka/ковидтуризъм są takie same dla obu języków. Zarówno polscy, jak i bułgarscy respondenci przypisują koronaturystyce fizykalną cechę temporalności, definiując ją jako aktywność lub działalność turystyczną mającą miejsce w trakcie trwania pandemii. W obrazie koronaturystyki w obu językach dominują także cecha zachowawczości i cecha ryzyka – uprawianie turystyki z uwzględnieniem pandemicznych obostrzeń vs. uprawianie turystyki mimo istniejących restrykcji. Wskaźnik stereotypizacji konceptu jest bardzo wysoki dla obu języków – 67,3% dla języka polskiego; 57,69% dla języka bułgarskiego.
Synthetic and Analytical Means of Expressing Aktionsart in the Ukrainian and Serbian Languages
Authors: Ivanović Milena
Published: February 2024

Synthetic and Analytical Means of Expressing Aktionsart in the Ukrainian and Serbian Languages
The paper analyzes the aktionsart verb classes and aktionsart constructions as means of expressing aktionsart in the Ukrainian and Serbian languages. We single out four complexes of aktionsart meanings: phasal, determinative, plural, and gradual. For each of them, we determine the type and composition of the means of expression with the aim of observing the mutual relationship between these means and the similarities and differences in their functioning in the analyzed languages. Based on the analysis, we conclude that analytical means, although not central, are relatively represented in both languages, especially in the sphere of qualitative aktionsart, and that, although there are appropriate word-formation models in both languages, the Serbian language favors analytical, and the Ukrainian synthetic meansof expressing aktionsart.
 
Syntetyczne i analityczne środki wyrażania akcjonalności w języku ukraińskim i serbskim
W artykule przeanalizowano aktionsarten czasowników oraz konstrukcji jako sposoby wyrażania akcjonalności w językach ukraińskim i serbskim. Wyróżniamy cztery klasy znaczeń akcjonalnych – fazowość, determinatywność, mnogość i stopniowość – i dla każdego z nich ustalamy typ i skład środków wyrażania w celu zdefiniowania wzajemnych relacji między tymi środkami, jak też podobieństwa i różnice w ich funkcjonowaniu w analizowanych językach. Na podstawie przeprowadzonej analizy dochodzimy do wniosku, że środki analityczne, choć nie centralne, są stosunkowo często reprezentowane w obu językach, zwłaszcza w sferze jakościowej aktionsart, i że choć w obu językach istnieją odpowiednie modele słowotwórcze, to język serbski jest bardziej skłonny do analitycznych, a ukraiński do syntetycznych środków wyrażania aktionsarten.
Polish Translations of “The Life of Adam and Eve” as a Research Problem: An Analysis of Translation Strategies
Authors: Stelmach Wojciech
Published: February 2024

Polish Translations of “The Life of Adam and Eve” as a Research Problem: An Analysis of Translation Strategies
This paper presents the results of translatological research into Teresa Dąbek-Wirgowa and Agata Kawecka’s translations of the Old Church Slavonic apocrypha “The Life of Adam and Eve” into modern Polish. The two texts were examined independently of each other, since they do not form a translation series. The translations were compared with the Bulgarian and Old Church Slavonic sources, which made it possible to follow closely how the translators applied the fundamental techniques of translation. Using selected examples, the article discusses the types of translation transformations used, and characterises the dominant elements presented in the translations. Some errors are also pointed out, especially those that change the meaning of the translated text. The final part of the paper contains general conclusions about the translators’ work and indicates possible directions of future research, including further research into anthologies of ancient literature as translations and into the skills exhibited by translators of such literature.
 
Przekłady Słowa o Adamie i Ewie na język polski jako problem badawczy. Analiza strategii tłumaczenia
Artykuł prezentuje wyniki badań translatologicznych nad przekładami staro-cerkiewno-słowiańskiego apokryfu Słowo o Adamie i Ewie na współczesny język polski, których autorkami są Teresa Dąbek-Wirgowa i Agata Kawecka. Oba teksty zostały zbadane niezależnie od siebie, ponieważ nie tworzą serii przekładowej. Przekłady zestawiono ze źródłami (bułgarskim oraz staro-cerkiewno-słowiańskim), co umożliwiło dokładne prześledzenie sposobu pracy tłumaczek z podstawami tłumaczenia. W artykule na wybranych przykładach zostały omówione typy transformacji przekładowych wykorzystane przez tłumaczki, a ponadto przedstawiono charakterystykę dominant obecnych w przekładach. Wskazano także nieliczne błędy, w tym przede wszystkim te, które zmieniają sens tłumaczonego tekstu. W podsumowaniu przedstawiono ogólne wnioski dotyczące pracy tłumaczek oraz perspektywy badawcze obejmujące dalsze badania nad antologiami literatury dawnej jako przekładami oraz nad warsztatem tłumaczy tej literatury.
Comparative and Typological Approaches to Slavic Languages
Authors: Banasiak Jakub , Klimek-Jankowska Dorota , Mazurkiewicz-Sułkowska Julia , Rozwadowska Bożena
Published: February 2024

Comparative and Typological Approaches to Slavic Languages
Editorial of the volume.
 
Porównawcze i typologiczne podejścia do języków słowiańskich
Artykuł wstępny do tomu.
Research on 2.45 GHz Weak Energy Wireless Transmission with Tilted Groove Schottky Diodes
Authors: Zhang Chao , Song Jian-Jun , Bi Si-Han , Mao Jian-Jun
Published: February 2024

Energy conversion efficiency is a key index to evaluate microwave wireless energy transmission system, which indicates the capacity to transform microwave energy into direct current (DC) energy. In this paper, the primary component of the rectifier circuit design, Ge Schottky Diode
(SBD), is optimized and designed from a structural standpoint in the context of wireless energy collection in the weak energy density of 2.45 GHz Wi-Fi band, with the aim of enhancing the efficiency of the rectifier circuit in the presence of weak Wi-Fi energy density. The PSPICE parameters
of the designed SBD were extracted using the parameter extraction tool, and the Spice model of the developed SBD was built. Utilizing this model, the rectifier circuit was simulated using ADS to enhance its efficiency and confirm the effectiveness of the intended devices. The findings indicate
a notable enhancement in the energy conversion efficiency of the new Ge Schottky diode within the weak energy working region.
Origin Identification of Poria cocos Based on Terahertz Time-Domain Spectroscopic Techniques
Authors: Xiang Yong-Sheng , Jie-Guo  , Ying-Zhang  , Wu Dong-Mei , Sun Ming-Ming
Published: February 2024

Poria cocos is an important traditional Chinese medicinal material. The quality and efficacy of Poria cocos grown in different origin places are significantly different. The purpose of this study is to accurately identify the origin of Poria cocos using terahertz
time-domain spectroscopy. The refractive index and the absorption coefficient spectra in the range of 0.4˜1.5 THz of Poria cocos samples from twelve provinces across China had similar change trends, with a little difference from the intensity. Combined with principal component
analysis (PCA), the absorption coefficient spectrum was established to identify the origin of Poria cocos based on random forest (RF), radial basis function neural network (RBFNN) and convolutional neural network (CNN). The experimental results show that the RBFNN algorithm has the
best identification effect among the 12 different origins of Poria, and the correct rate of the test set can be up to 98.2609%, which is higher than that of the RF algorithm (97.3913%) and the CNN algorithm (93.913%). Accurate identification of the origin of Poria cocos was realized
with terahertz time-domain spectroscopy, providing a new idea and technical solution for the origin identification of Poria cocos.
Internal Short-Circuit Fault Location of Rail Transit Auxiliary Inverter Based on Voltage Deviation
Authors: Shi Rui
Published: February 2024

In order to improve the ability of locating and detecting the internal short-circuit fault of rail transit auxiliary inverter, a method of locating the internal short-circuit fault of rail transit auxiliary inverter based on voltage deviation is proposed. The fault sensing information
acquisition module of rail transit auxiliary inverter is constructed by using the detection method of fundamental frequency characteristics of differential mode current of excitation winding, and the voltage deviation analysis of rail transit auxiliary inverter under internal short-circuit
fault state is realized by using the methods of MVCR excitation winding control and output reactive power adjustment. Combined with the dynamic distribution characteristics of output harmonics and initial phase of rail transit auxiliary inverter, the equivalent compensation and capacity expansion
methods of excitation winding circuit are adopted. The signal test model of fault location is established, and the spectral characteristics of the internal short-circuit fault signal of rail transit auxiliary inverter are extracted. A fault joint feature location and monitoring model is established
by using the data clustering analysis method of fusion difference, and the internal short-circuit fault location detection of inverter is realized according to the voltage deviation distribution characteristics of inverter in short-circuit state. The test results show that the accuracy of
short-circuit fault location in rail transit auxiliary inverter is high, and the dynamic estimation ability of inverter output voltage deviation is strong.
Biomimetic Photothermal Actuator Exhibits Robust Motion and Omnidirectional Phototropism
Authors: Hou Guodong , Wei Runhang , Zhang Feiyu , Wang Xuning , Lu Wei , Qian Xiaoshi
Published: February 2024

Organisms in the natural world receive signals from the external environment and exhibit continuous propulsion. However, creating artificial systems that can rapidly track energy sources in real-time without human intervention and electronic circuit programming poses a significant challenge.
Here, we have developed a soft actuator that mimics the phototropism of plants and possesses autonomous sensing and driving capabilities. The soft actuator is based on a thermo responsive PNIPAAM hydrogel, and its uniform incorporation of light-absorbing agents imparts photothermal response
characteristics. Our preparation method involves a combination of ice templating and UV cryo-polymerization techniques, utilizing water as the primary solvent. This process results in the formation of substantial microscopic pores within the PNIPAAM hydrogel, greatly enhancing the rate at
which water enters and exits the polymer network. The rapid response and recovery properties of the hydrogel soft actuator allow it to quickly track and align with a stimulus light source. Moreover, it can bend to 90° and undergo continuous oscillations, representing a substantial enhancement
in performance compared to conventional composite PNIPAAM hydrogels. Furthermore, the soft actuator exhibits a low dependence on the type of incident light, as it can respond not only to pinpoint laser beams but also to broad-spectrum white light. This intelligent soft actuator holds promising
applications in non-contact soft robotics, underwater propulsion systems, and various other fields.
Security in Optical Wireless Communication-Based Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks Using Signature and Certificate Revocation
Authors: Rahmani Mohammad Khalid Imam , Arif Mohammad , Ahmad Sultan , Ojha D. B. , Banga Abdulbasid S. , Alharbi Meshal , Nazeer Jabeen
Published: February 2024

A vehicular ad hoc network is a capable method of making possible road well-being, traffic supervision, as well as information distribution for driving users and travelers. One definitive objective in the blueprint of this type of network is to refuse to accept a variety of malevolent
mistreatment and security assaults. The paper analyzed the existing procedure, which has covered the ways of offering security duties and conserving user solitude in the context of wireless access in vehicular environments (WAVE) applications. To make the standards more realistic, it considers
techniques of certificate revocation and conditional privacy preservation. These techniques are found to be the most promising ones in vehicular ad hoc networks (VANET). Therefore, a group of narrative security methods is proposed for the safe implementation of the techniques of certificate
revocation and conditional privacy preservation. For enhancement of security, the paper proposes that the message should be encapsulated with a proper certificate and be duly signed. For faster communication, we propose the use of optical wireless communication (OWC) between an onboard unit
(OBU) and a roadside unit (RSU).
Research on Low Temperature Drift Suppression of Micro-Machined Gyroscope Based on Self-Calibration Technology
Authors: Fu-jun Wang , Rui Su , Shuang-quan Lin
Published: February 2024

Micro-machined gyroscope is an important inertial sensor, which has the advantages of high integration, small size and low power consumption. However, due to the temperature sensitivity of silicon and electronic devices, the bias and scale factor of micro-machined gyroscopes have temperature
drift, which limits their engineering application the relatively large process error of micro-machining makes the frequency mismatch between driving mode and detection mode of micro-machined gyroscope, which not only deteriorates the mechanical sensitivity of the gyroscope, but also causes
the frequency mismatch between driving mode and detection mode, it also leads to the quadrature error of driving coupling in gyro detection mode. Based on this, firstly, the relationship between the bias factor and the scale factor of MEMS gyroscope and its dynamic and electrical parameters
is analyzed. Secondly, a self-calibration capacitance detection scheme based on triangular-electrode based (TEB) is proposed, and the temperature effect of the scheme is analyzed. Finally, the simulation results show that the temperature coefficient of the scale factor decreases from −8845
ppm/°C to 1660 ppm/°C when the temperature range is from −10 °C to 60 °C, the bias temperature coefficient decreased from −0.97°/s/°C to −0.42°/s/°C. The experimental results show that the scheme effectively reduces the temperature sensitivity
of the bias and scale factor of the gyroscope.
Nanoscale Optical Sensing Approaches for Quantitative Evaluation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Therapeutic Efficacy
Authors: Zhou Yucheng , Zhang Hong
Published: February 2024

Acupuncture and moxibustion, integral components of traditional medicine, encounter challenges in achieving objective and stable quantitative assessments. This study delves into the utilization of nanoscale optical sensing technology, with a particular emphasis on graphene materials,
to quantitatively analyze the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion. Initially, we examine the properties and synthesis methods of graphene materials, followed by a comprehensive characterization of these materials. Subsequently, the effectiveness of graphene-based optical sensing
in quantifying the therapeutic impact of acupuncture and moxibustion is evaluated through meta-analysis, drawing upon data obtained from diverse literature databases. The findings reveal a high level of measurement accuracy, with an Odds Ratio (OR) of 53 within a 95% Confidence Interval (CI)
of 27 to 76 and a P-value of 0.75. These results underscore the significant potential of nanotechnologies, specifically graphene-based optical sensing, in enhancing the objectivity and precision of therapeutic assessments within traditional medicine practices.
Study on the Performance of Drilling Mud Affected by High Temperature Emulsified Bitumen
Authors: Shi Shuang , Chen Chengyong , Shang Shujie , Gu Linhao , Wang Ning
Published: February 2024

The performance of drilling mud influenced by high temperature emulsifier bitumen (HTEB) was studied in this paper. With high temperature emulsifier bitumen as mud additive, the Apparent viscosity (Av), Plastic viscosity (Pv) and Yield point (Yp) of drilling mud were increased before
or after aging. The modulus particle size and average particle size of drilling mud were increased. Comparing with the particle sizes before aging, the particle sizes turn small and the rheological property change for the better after aging. The mud cake was thin, toughness and dense. The
toughness of mud cake was increased, as high temperature emulsifier bitumen added. The surface of sandstone core and shale core were enwrapped tightly by high temperature emulsifier bitumen and there no crack appeared in the surface of core. The static filtration was 18.8 ml. The film could
be form at the surface of debris, because of the high temperature emulsifier bitumen had adhesion.
Tailoring the Mechanical Properties of X–C–Si (X = Al, Mg) Alloys for Aerospace and Automotive Industries: An ab Initio Study
Authors: Alruqi Adel Bandar
Published: February 2024

Silicon carbide (SiC) is a strong and adaptable material that has a good number of uses, including in the automotive industry for power electronics and electric vehicle components; abrasive material used in grinding and cutting; and in the production of refractory materials. These applications
are due to the superior properties of SiC, which include high hardness, chemical inertness, and mechanical strength. However, its brittleness, low fracture toughness, as well as relatively high density hinder it from being applied in other areas such as in making bodies of airplanes as well
as automobiles. Through careful alloying with lighter materials, this shortcoming can be addressed. Using an ab Initio approach, this study examined the mechanics of magnesium (Mg) and aluminum (Al) alloys with SiC as a potential candidate for the automotive and aerospace industries.
Al or Mg atoms were substituted for some of the carbon atoms in the SiC to complete the alloying process. The results showed that the alloys had lower bulk moduli, shear moduli, Youngs moduli, and density compared to those of SiC. However, their ductility and fracture toughness increased.
Although the mechanical properties reduced, they were found to be still much better than those of the common alloys for the aerospace. The alloys were thus found to be suitable for the construction of the shell of the airplanes, owing to their superior ductility and fracture toughness.