bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Public Willingness to Pay for Interstate Cooperation to Preserve the Ecological Integrity of the Han River Estuary in Korea
Authors: Hyun Min-Ki , Nam Jungho , Yoo Seung-Hoon
Published: April 2024

The Han River Estuary (HRE), Yellow Sea, forms part of the border between South Korea and North Korea, and these two countries are militarily hostile. Since the HRE has quite excellent ecological integrity, the task of preserving it well is emerging as important. Thus, the South Korean Government is attempting to preserve the ecological integrity of the HRE through interstate cooperation. By employing contingent valuation, this study delves into South Korean households’ willingness to pay (WTP) for this preservation. One thousand households nationwide were sampled and surveyed through face-to-face individual interviews. Annual household income tax was selected as the payment vehicle. Dichotomous choice questioning was chosen as the WTP induction method. A spike model was selected as a method for modelling a WTP of zero. The main results showed statistical significance. Annual WTP per household and national WTP were obtained as KRW 4487 (USD 3.92) and KRW 125.75 billion (USD 109.83 million), respectively. When a 10-year payment period and a 4.5% discount rate were adopted, the value was KRW 766.14 billion (USD 669.12 million). South Korean households placed considerable value on the preservation of the ecological integrity of the HRE through interstate cooperation.
Miniaturized Microstrip Dual-Channel Diplexer Based on Modified Meander Line Resonators for Wireless and Computer Communication Technologies
Authors: Mezaal Yaqeen Sabah , Khaleel Shahad K. , Alameri Ban M. , Al-Majdi Kadhum , Al-Hilali Aqeel A.
Published: April 2024

There has been a lot of interest in microstrip diplexers lately due to their potential use in numerous wireless and computer communication technologies, including radio broadcasts, mobile phones, broadband wireless, and satellite-based communication systems. It can do this because it has a communication channel that can combine two distinct filters into one. This article presents a narrow-band microstrip diplexer that uses a stepped impedance resonator, a uniform impedance resonator, tiny square patches, and a meander line resonator. The projected diplexer might be made smaller than its initial dimensions by utilizing the winding construction. To model the microstrip diplexer topology for WiMAX and WIFI/WLAN at 1.66 GHz and 2.52 GHz, the Advanced Wave Research (AWR) solver was employed. It exhibited an insertion loss of 3.2 dB and a return loss of 16 dB for the first channel, while the insertion loss and return loss were 2.88 dB and 21 dB, respectively, for the second channel. When both filters were simulated, the band isolation was 31 dB. The projected microstrip diplexer has been fabricated using an FR4 epoxy laminate with dimensions of 32 × 26 mm2. The simulated S-parameters phase and group delay closely matched the measurements.
Assessing the Health Risk and Trophic Transfer of Lead and Cadmium in Dairy Farming Systems in the Mantaro Catchment, Central Andes of Peru
Authors: Chirinos-Peinado Doris , Castro-Bedriñana Jorge , Barnes Eustace P. G. , Ríos-Ríos Elva , García-Olarte Edgar , Castro-Chirinos Gianfranco
Published: April 2024

This study investigated lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) transfer in three dairy farming areas in the Mantaro river headwaters in the central Peruvian Andes and at varying distances from the mining complex at La Oroya. At each of these sites, the transfer of trace metals from the soil to raw milk was estimated, and a hazard assessment for lead and cadmium was carried out in scenarios of minimum, average, and maximum milk consumption in a Peruvian population aged 2–85. Pb and Cd were quantified by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. Significantly, the concentrations of lead and cadmium were found to exceed the maximum limits recommended by the World Health Organization, with a positive geospatial trend correlated with the distance from mining activity. Both Pb and Cd were found to be transferred through the soil–pasture–milk pathway, with the primary source of Cd being phosphate-based fertilizers used in pasture improvement. Pb was found to be the most significant contributor to the Hazard Index (HI) with those under 19 years of age and over 60 recording an HI of >1, with infants being the most vulnerable group due to their greater milk consumption in relation to their body weight. A marginal increase in contamination was observed in the dry season, indicating the need for studies to be expanded over several annual cycles.
Spatio-Temporal Prediction of Three-Dimensional Stability of Highway Shallow Landslide in Southeast Tibet Based on TRIGRS and Scoops3D Coupling Model
Authors: Mao Jiarui , Ma Xiumin , Wang Haojie , Jia Liyun , Sun Yao , Zhang Bin , Zhang Wenhui
Published: April 2024

National Highway G559 is the first highway in Southeast Tibet into Motuo County, which has not only greatly improved the difficult situation of local roads, but also promoted the economic development of Tibet. However, rainfall-induced shallow landslides occur frequently along the Bomi–Motuo section, which seriously affects the safe operation and construction work of the highway. Therefore, it is urgent to carry out geological disaster assessment and zoning along the highway. Based on remote-sensing interpretation and field investigation, the distribution characteristics and sliding-prone rock mass of shallow landslides along the Bomi–Motuo Highway were identified. Three-dimensional stability analysis of regional landslides along the Bomi-Motuo Highway under different rainfall scenarios was carried out based on the TRIGRS and Scoops3D coupled model (T-S model). The temporal and spatial distribution of potential rainfall landslides in this area is effectively predicted, and the reliability of the predicted results is also evaluated. The results show that: (1) The slope structure along the highway is mainly composed of loose gravel soil on the upper part and a strong weathering layer of bedrock on the lower part. The sliding surface is mostly a circular and plane type, and the main failure types are creep–tensile failure and flexural–tensile failure. (2) Based on the T-S coupling model, it is predicted that the potential landslide along the Bomi–Motuo Highway in the natural state is scattered. The distribution area of extremely unstable and unstable areas accounts for 4.92% of the total area. In the case of extreme rainfall once in a hundred years, the proportion of instability area (Fs < 1) predicted by the T-S coupling model 1 h after rainfall is 7.74%, which is 1.57 times that of the natural instability area. The instability area (Fs < 1) accounted for 43.40% of the total area after 12 h of rainfall. The potential landslides were mainly distributed in the Bangxin–Zhamu section and the East Gedang section. (3) The TRIGRS and T-S coupling model is both suitable for predicting the temporal–spatial distribution of rainfall-induced shallow landslides, but the TRIGRS model has the problem of over-prediction. The instability area predicted by the T-S coupling model accounted for 43.30%, and 74% of the historical landslide disaster points in the area were correctly predicted. (4) In terms of rainfall response, the T-S coupling model shows higher sensitivity. The %LRclass (Fs < 1) index of the T-S coupling model is above 50% in different time periods, and its landslide-prediction effect (%LRclass = 78.80%) was significantly better than that of the one-dimensional TRIGRS model (%LRclass = 45.50%) under a 12 h rainfall scenario. The research results have important reference significance for risk identification and disaster reduction along the G559 Bomi–Motuo Highway.
The Diversity of Freshwater Stygobiotic Crustaceans in the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania Provides New Evidence for the Existence of an Ancient Glacial Refugium in the North Caucasus Region
Authors: Marin Ivan N. , Palatov Dmitry M.
Published: April 2024

A review and partial revision of the diversity of freshwater stygobiotic crustaceans in the territory of the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, in the North Caucasus, is presented here. Previously, two species of the genus Proasellus Dudich, 1925 (Isopoda, Asellidae), P. uallagirus Palatov & Sokolova, 2020 and P. irystonicus Palatov & Sokolova, 2020, and one species of the genus Niphargus Schiödte, 1849 (Amphipoda, Niphargidae), N. alanicus Marin & Palatov, 2021, were described from the hyporhean/underground habitats (hyporhea) in the area. However, further research using an integrative approach has revealed that only a single species of the genus Proasellus (P. uallagirus) is actually widely distributed in the hyporhean riverbed habitats in the area, while the diversity of the genus Niphargus is higher than previously known. Six more new Niphargus species— namely, N. ardonicus sp. nov., N. sadonicus sp. nov., N. fiagdonicus sp. nov., N. tschertschesovae sp. nov., N. osseticus sp. nov. and N. zeyensis sp. nov., were discovered from the various hypogean underground water sources (i.e., springs and seeps) and are described in this article. Their phylogenetic relationships with their congeners, as well as their ecology and known distribution, are discussed. Furthermore, molecular genetic analysis, with an interpretation of the estimated divergence time, suggests that the studied hyporheic/stygobiotic crustaceans started to diverge from related European and Balkan sister species during the Late Miocene, approximately 8–5.8 Mya, with the reduction in the Paratethys and the uplifting of the Caucasus Mountains. Local speciation was led by local geological processes and karst fragmentation during the Late Pliocene and Early Pleistocene periods, starting around 5.3 Mya. The obtained data suggest that the mountainous area of the North Ossetia–Alania could be considered as a post-Pliocene glacial refugium for subterranean and stygobiotic fauna—the first known for the North Caucasus region.
The Hydrogeochemistry of and Earthquake-Related Chemical Variations in the Springs along the Eastern Kunlun Fault Zone, China
Authors: Lu Chao , Zhou Xiaocheng , Jiang Jiyi , Li Jingchao , Li Jing , Wu Jing , Zhu Xiaoyi , Li Jiang , Xing Gaoyuan , Cui Shihan
Published: April 2024

The Eastern Kunlun Fault (EKF) is situated in an area with a history of significant seismic events, yet it has witnessed a dearth of major earthquakes in recent years. This study conducted a detailed analysis of the hydrogeochemical characteristics of the springs in the EKF and their temporal variation, aiming to address the gaps in the research on the hydrogeochemistry in the region and to investigate the changes in water chemistry during the seismogenic process. In this study, the main elements, trace elements, hydrogen isotopes, oxygen isotopes, and strontium isotopes of 23 springs in the EKF were analyzed. The results indicated that the groundwater recharge in the eastern part of the Eastern Kunlun Fault Zone mainly originates from atmospheric precipitation, as supported by its isotopic characteristics. The spring water is immature, showing weak water–rock interactions. A hydrochemical analysis classified the springs into 11 main types, reflecting varying degrees of water–rock interaction. Based on measurements using quartz geothermometers, the estimated geothermal reservoir temperatures ranged from 39.6 to 120.3 °C, with circulation depths of 1.3 to 3.8 km. By means of regularly monitoring three selected springs, this study also explored the relationship between earthquakes and hot spring chemical variations. Finally, a conceptual model of hydrogeochemistry was proposed to describe the groundwater circulation in the study area.
La violence à l’époque prédynastique
Authors: Midant-Reynes Béatrix , Tristant Yann
Published: April 2024

From the myth of the unification of Egypt to the earliest known historical docu-ments, violence seems ubiquitous. This article focuses on archaeological evidence of violence at the dawn of the early dynasties. It reviews the data from work carried out in Adaïma and Hierakonpolis ; the reality of human sacrifice ; and the status of subsidiary tombs at Abydos and in large Early Dynastic cemeteries. This paper also considers the corpus of iconographic documents (Decorated vessels, the painted wall of Tomb 100 at Hierakonpolis and decorated palettes) to question the social practices of violence and its political rhetoric when the Egyptian state was forming.
The Conqueror of the Riverline: on a Four-Legged White Cross-Lined Predynastic Bowl from the Museo Egizio (S.1825), Turin
Authors: Baqué-Manzano Lucas
Published: April 2024

Le présent article analyse la décoration tout à fait exceptionnelle d’un bol classe C (white cross-lined), qui se trouve au Museo Egizio de Turin. L’iconographie de sa face interne présente un très grand intérêt pour mieux comprendre les mentalités et les changements culturels des premières communautés de la vallée du Nil pendant la période prédynastique. La scène représentée dans ce bol doit être considérée comme une preuve, iconologiquement pertinente, du symbolisme animal associé à la domination de l’homme sur l’environnement du Nil, pendant la période de transition vers Nagada II. Le contrôle des animaux aquatiques hostiles, comme l’hippopotame, au-delà du conflit pour le contrôle du territoire, relève également de la confrontation avec un pouvoir surnaturel que ces groupes humains tentent de dominer et de soumettre.
De la norme ISAD(G) à Records in Contexts (RiC)
Authors: Sibille-de Grimoüard Claire
Published: April 2024

Au cours des vingt-cinq dernières années, les fondements conceptuels, théoriques et méthodologiques de la description archivistique ont connu d’importantes évolutions. Les technologies basées sur l’Internet et les nouveaux besoins des utilisateurs en matière d’accès à l’information en ont été les principaux facteurs. La tendance est à présent à la mise en oeuvre de formats permettant un accès intégré via le web aux ressources archivistiques, bibliothéconomiques et muséales. Tout en se fondant sur les quatre normes de description du Conseil international des archives, le modèle conceptuel

Records in Contexts-Conceptual Model (RiC-CM) permet d’adopter de nouvelles approches pour la représentation, l’accès, la diffusion et la réutilisation des descriptions archivistiques en tant que données liées ouvertes.
Présence, rôles et aspects des voyages de Sidoine Apollinaire et de ses relations dans la vie et l’oeuvre de cet auteur
Authors: Bedon Robert
Published: April 2024

Travels are a significant part of Sidonius Apollinaris’ work. They inspired several passages and, even if they shoud be sometimes relativised, they inform us not only on the topic and the context they took place in, but also on the ones Sidonius gave up, as well as on the author’s and his network’s way of life. They also provide us with information on the stages of his career, on his literary talent and culture, as well as on some aspects of his personality and on how he wanted to be seen.
Les batailles navales dans les Perses d’Eschyle et au Chant VIII de l’Énéide de Virgile : les ambiguïtés du κλέος en mer
Authors: Demerliac Oriane
Published: April 2024

With the study of the first two poetic naval battle tales that have come down to us, we see the essential ambiguity of the marine space as a hero’s factory. If in the Persians, Aeschylus develops from Iliadic material a collective heroism corresponding to the values of the Greek city, the summoning of Odyssian elements alters the image of the fighters. In the Aeneid, we find motifs created by Aeschylus and Homer, which help to make war at sea sacrilegious, so that the winner of the battle, Augustus, is elided in favor of a pathetic vision of the vanquished.
Value of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in the evaluation of biliary obstruction
Authors: Van Nu Thuy Linh , Le Trong Binh , Le Trong Khoan , Nguyen Thanh Thao
Published: April 2024

Background: Obstructive jaundice is a common clinical condition that causes many complications, especially septic shock. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) plays an important role in determining the cause, extent, and complications of biliary obstruction.

Purposes: To investigate the value of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in the diagnosis of biliary obstruction. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital from January 2019 to November 2022. Forty-four patients with biliary obstruction who underwent MRCP, and percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC, a step in the procedure of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage) were retrospectively analyzed.

Results: The mean age was 62.75 ± 13.29 years. Male/female ratio was 1.3/1. The most common cause of obstruction was biliary malignancy (56,9%). Bilateral intrahepatic duct dilation (54.5%) and hilar obstruction (65.9%) were predominant. On MRCP, abrupt cut-off of the duct, irregular margin, and asymmetric biliary stricture. There was a good to very good concordance between MRCP and PTC in determining the site of dilatation, site of obstruction, and characteristics of biliary obstruction. Compared with PTC, MRCP had a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 89.5% in the evaluation of abrupt cut-off; a sensitivity of 90.5% and a specificity of 100% in detecting biliary stricture.

Conclusion: MRCP is useful in a comprehensive evaluation of the biliary tract including anatomy and variations as well as site, degree, extent, etiologies, and complications of obstruction. MRCP should be included in the routine workup of patients with biliary obstruction who might be candidates for percutaneous biliary intervention.

Key words: Biliary obstruction, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage.
Psoríase pustulosa generalizada - perspectivas atuais e desafios futuros
Authors: Michielin Mariane de Castro , Marçal Juliane Montoril Dantas , Teixeira Gabriela Peron , Carvalho Gisele Maria Pires Bezerra de , Holland Mariana
Published: April 2024

A psoríase pustulosa generalizada (PPG) é uma forma rara e grave de psoríase, uma doença autoimune que afeta a pele. Ela é caracterizada por pústulas estéreis dolorosas, inflamação sistêmica e pode levar a complicações graves, como sepse e insuficiência cardiovascular. A doença apresenta uma ampla variedade de sintomas cutâneos e sistêmicos, tornando o diagnóstico desafiador. A etiologia da PPG ainda não é totalmente compreendida, mas há evidências de uma interação complexa entre fatores genéticos, imunológicos e ambientais. O diagnóstico é baseado na correlação clínica, histopatologia e exames laboratoriais, com destaque para a biópsia da lesão. O tratamento da PPG é complexo e pode envolver agentes tópicos, sistêmicos e biológicos. Corticosteróides tópicos são comumente usados para lesões localizadas, enquanto retinóides e imunossupressores sistêmicos podem ser necessários em casos mais graves. Os agentes biológicos, como inibidores de citocinas, emergiram como uma opção promissora, embora mais estudos sejam necessários para avaliar sua eficácia e segurança. O manejo da PPG deve ser individualizado, levando em consideração a gravidade da doença e a resposta do paciente ao tratamento. Apesar dos avanços recentes, ainda há uma necessidade de mais pesquisa para melhorar o entendimento e o tratamento dessa condição rara e grave.
Portoenterostomia como tratamento para atresia de vias biliares: resultados e limitações
Authors: Matarazzo Gabriel Ayres Ribas Basile , Araújo Bernardo Montijo , Sartori Geovanna Ferreira , Melo Giovana Rizzo Alves , Oliveira Jéssica Pará Amaral de , Rosse Laura Ramalho de , Galhardo Nathalia Garcia de Oliveira
Published: April 2024

Objetivos: Analisar os resultados e as limitações da portoenterostomia para o tratamento da atresia de vias biliares. Método: Revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual da Saúde (BVS), Google Acadêmico e PubMed, utilizando os descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS): “Atresia biliar”, “Portoenterostomia hepática” e “Terapêutica” combinados entre si pelo operador booleano AND. Resultados: A portoenterostomia (PE) é um procedimento cirúrgico crucial no tratamento da atresia de vias biliares (AVB), mas sua eficácia e limitações são temas amplamente discutidos na literatura médica. Em relação aos resultados, estudos mostram que a PE pode proporcionar uma sobrevida prolongada com o fígado nativo em cerca de 60% dos casos, resolvendo a obstrução extra-hepática. No entanto, as taxas de sucesso variam e muitos pacientes acabam enfrentando complicações relacionadas à colangiopatia intra-hepática crônica, aumentando a necessidade de transplante hepático subsequente. Isso reflete uma limitação significativa da PE, pois apesar de aliviar a obstrução inicial, não impede a progressão da doença para formas mais graves, como cirrose e falência hepática. A prevalência e incidência da AVB têm sido tema de preocupação, especialmente devido ao crescente número de casos diagnosticados. Isso pode ser atribuído a uma maior conscientização, melhorias nos métodos de diagnóstico e até mesmo fatores ambientais ou genéticos. Reconhecer sinais de risco, como icterícia persistente em recém-nascidos, fezes claras, e achados em exames laboratoriais e de imagem, é fundamental para um diagnóstico precoce e um tratamento eficaz. No entanto, a falta de sintomas específicos em estágios iniciais da doença pode dificultar o reconhecimento precoce, resultando em encaminhamentos tardios para a PE. A abordagem da PE também pode variar dependendo de fatores como sexo e idade do paciente. Estudos mostram que o diagnóstico e tratamento precoce são mais eficazes em bebês do sexo feminino e em casos diagnosticados antes dos 60 dias de vida, enfatizando a importância de programas de triagem neonatal e de conscientização entre profissionais de saúde e pais. No entanto, desafios persistem em garantir acesso igualitário a diagnóstico e tratamento adequado, especialmente em áreas com recursos limitados. Conclusão: A portoenterostomia (PE) é fundamental para o tratamento da atresia de vias biliares (AVB), oferecendo uma chance de sobrevida prolongada com o fígado nativo. No entanto, suas taxas de sucesso variam e complicações como a colangiopatia intra-hepática crônica podem levar à necessidade de transplante hepático. Isso destaca a limitação da PE em evitar a progressão para cirrose e falência hepática.
Diabetes gestacional: atualização em critérios diagnósticos e terapêutica
Authors: Mendonça Pedro Henrique Penedo , Santos Heryk Rodrigues dos , Martins Cleydiane Aparecida Leal , Brasil Laís Gonçalves
Published: April 2024

Diabetes Mellitus Gestacional (DMG) é considerado uma patologia clínica que afeta mulheres grávidas, na qual a diabetes ou a intolerância à glicose podem começar e serem diagnosticadas durante a gravidez e persistir após o parto. O DMG constitui-se da disfunção pancreática, que pode ser leve ou grave, podendo variar desde o simples declínio da função do pâncreas endócrino até a perda completa da capacidade de produzir insulina. A principal lacuna sobre esta temática refere-se a identificação das atualizações em torno de diagnóstico e terapêutica na DMG, baseadas em critérios científicos. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica descritiva, através de busca por trabalhos originais disponíveis nas plataformas Google Acadêmico, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciElo) e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), com apoio dos descritores “Diabetes gestacional”; “História”; “Critérios de diagnóstico”; “Terapêutica”, entre os anos de 2014 e 2024. O DMG necessita de cuidados específicos, optando por um manejo assertivo, com horários e valores de referências a serem seguidos, destacando a importância do diagnóstico precoce. Conclui-se que é importante ressaltar que uma vez confirmado o DMG por meio do diagnóstico, é importante que a gestante receba todas as orientações necessárias sobre a importância da adesão ao tratamento na manutenção da saúde da mãe e do filho.
Perfil farmacoepidemiológico de pacientes com Covid-19 moderada a grave internados em um hospital universitário, Brasil
Authors: Costa Emmanuely Nunes , Lima Aline Daiane dos Reis , Meiners Micheline Marie Milward de Azevedo
Published: April 2024

O enfrentamento da doença causada pelo novo coronavírus, denominada covid-19, proporcionou desafios clínicos e farmacológicos importantes para os profissionais de saúde. Este estudo descreveu a prescrição de medicamentos em pacientes críticos, internados por covid-19, em um hospital no Distrito Federal, visando contribuir para o uso racional de medicamentos em doenças emergentes na atenção hospitalar. Trata-se de estudo observacional transversal que utilizou dados da coorte retrospectiva de pacientes com covid-19 no Hospital Universitário de Brasília entre maio de 2020 e dezembro de 2021. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos, clínicos e sobre medicamentos utilizados durante a internação a partir do prontuário do paciente. Para a amostra do estudo, foram selecionados todos os pacientes internados classificados com escore 6 a 10 na Escala de Progressão de pacientes covid-19 da Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) no período. Os dados de medicamentos foram coletados no terceiro dia de internação e foram classificados conforme o sistema Anatômico Terapêutico Químico da OMS. Um total de 150 pacientes da coorte fizeram parte do estudo, nos quais observou-se maioria do sexo masculino (58,7%), idosos (69,3%) e residentes do Distrito Federal (88,7%). Cerca de 90% dos pacientes evoluíram para óbito. Um total de 1.676 medicamentos foram prescritos e analisados no terceiro dia de internação (média=11,1 medicamentos por paciente). Houve uma maior frequência de prescrição de medicamentos que atuam no sistema gastrointestinal e no sistema nervoso. O hospital atuou como retaguarda durante a pandemia e os pacientes transferidos apresentavam quadro clínico grave, que pode ter influenciado no desfecho. Os pacientes internados apresentavam comorbidades que influenciaram na polifarmácia, expondo-os a um maior risco de interações medicamentosas e reações adversas a medicamentos.
Walking With A Camera
Authors: Korček Peter
Published: April 2024

In his work, the author primarily focuses on the urban landscape and its impacts on human life. His entire documentary work is linked by a unified authorial idea. In the “Jungle City” cycle, he works with the visual counterpart of the current form of the Bratislava metropolis, full of transportation routes, dense modern development, and concrete surfaces. The means to create unexpected views of the city for him are carefully selected locations on the urban peripheries surrounded by dense vegetation – trees and wild grasses. He thus achieves a completely new view of Bratislava, in which it returns to the wilderness. The project “Quiet Sunday Afternoons in the Town by the Refinery” is the author’s reflection on the impacts of industry in the rural surroundings. The focal point is the technical structure of an oil factory, which covers a significant part of an otherwise tranquil landscape of a small Austrian town. However, through austere visual expression, Korček delivers an urgent message about the adverse impact of the factory on the ecosystem. As part of the series “Here Is Our Paradise”, which unifies the theme of lawns and trees, Korček addresses the disruption of the stereotype of urban housing estates through the small self-help interventions of their residents. While walking with a camera, he supplements these plants with various found mixtures of folk interventions placed in front of panel buildings. In the “Searching” series, he adopts the position of an observer of urban movement, consisting of figures of pedestrians in narrow rays of the low-lying sun. This time he works in the environment of New York, but unlike the previous series, he does not specify this location, only utilizing its elemental potential. Korček does not work with photographic effects; he fully utilizes the poetics of the chosen locations. He skillfully works with perspective, multiple plans, or the selection of a location. Through their specific combination, he succeeds in creating authentic images of the location, in which we still find a lot of personal fantasy.
The Relevance of Illustration in Book Marketing in the 18th and 19th Centuries in Slovakia
Authors: Augustínová Eva , Pitoňáková Slavka
Published: April 2024

In each era, there are distinctive features that have influenced the possibilities of promoting intangible art products in the broader context of marketing. The possibilities, methods and forms of promotion have changed and evolved over the centuries and have depended on the development of mass means of communication, as well as on new methods and forms of promotion that reflected the requirements of the target groups during a particular period of time. In the present article, we focus on brand building of the printer (i.e. the printer’s signet), on the relevance of illustration in book marketing that takes the form of an artistic reference to the content of the work (the content frontispiece) and we also focus on building the PR of the author (the frontispiece portrait). The present study deals with the period from the 18th to the 19th century and in terms of geography, it is concerned with the territory of Slovakia.
RESEARCH WORKS OF METALLURGICAL EQUIPMENT USING SIMULATION METHODS
Authors: Oleksii Hrechanyi , Tetyana Vasilchenko , Pavlo Vypryzhkin , Denys Yakymchuk
Published: April 2024

The wear and tear of the main production facilities of enterprises of the metallurgical complex requires not only renewal, but also constant modernization of morally outdated equipment in the conditions of active production. The main equipment of the flow lines of wide-scale rolling mills include winders, the quality of which depends on both the rhythm of the rolling equipment and the quality of the material shipped to the consumer. Simulation modeling of the winding process of the hot-rolled staff made it possible to establish the possibility of torsional oscillations in the winding drum drive. Further analysis of the form of the resulting oscillations will allow to create prerequisites for the study of forced oscillations occurring in the winding drum drive and to determine the most unfavorable technological mode from the point of view of dynamic component loads.
MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF THE MILLING PROCESS OF COMPLEX-PROFILE OBJECTS CLAMPED IN A FRONTAL VICE
Authors: Kuznetsov Yuriy , Samoilenko Oleksiy , Xinmin Gao
Published: April 2024

It is known that fractal vices are available on the machine tool market, but in a very limited number and with an unjustifiably inflated cost. The report presents the results of research performed by the authors for the first time with fractal vises. This makes it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of using fractal vises and to direct research to the search for cheaper alternative options.
DETECTING NOISE IN FRACTAL TIME SERIES USING MACHINE LEARNING
Authors: Kirichenko Lyudmyla , Avsitidiiskyi Mykyta
Published: April 2024

This study concentrates on devising a method to evaluate the level of noise in fractal Brownian motion through machine learning methods. A method for classifying trajectories of fractal Brownian motion with varying levels of additive noise using a convolutional neural network has been proposed. Modeled fractal time series with additive noise were utilized as the input dataset. The noise component was generated with different dispersion values, allowing the investigation of the noise level's influence on the system and its environment. The results provide insights into the effectiveness and trustworthiness of employing these machine learning techniques for assessing noise within fractal systems.
OPTIMIZATION OF THE RELIABILITY OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS
Authors: Kosolap Anatolii
Published: April 2024

We consider the problems of designing reliable complex systems. Software has been developed for calculating the reliability of a complex system if the structure of the system and the reliability of its elements are determined. The reliability of systems can be increased due to a better selection of its components, by redundancy of elements, and by optimization of the structure of a complex system. Optimization models of such problems are built for these problems. The reliability function is a multivariate polynomial and the problem variables are Boolean or integer. Such optimization problems are quite difficult for numerical solutions, as they contain many local extrema. To solve small problems, you can use the OpenSolver for Excel. For systems with hundreds and thousands of elements, we suggest using the exact quadratic regularization method. The effectiveness of the obtained results is confirmed by computational experiments.
A MULTI-AGENT ENVIRONMENT FOR FRACTAL TIME SERIES RECONSTRUCTION
Authors: Zhadan Artem , Shynkarenko Viktor
Published: April 2024

Earlier, a constructive--synthesizing model of a fractal time series was developed by authors. A software application for modeling deterministic and stochastic fractal time series and a single-threaded program for their recovery based on this model was developed. The identified shortcomings, namely rather low time efficiency and the difficulty of scaling the restoration process, led to the need to radically change the system architecture. This work presents the main changes: introduction of the agent-oriented architecture approach and changed fitness function of genetic algorithm chromosomes, which takes into account the discrepancy of several model and reconstructed time series. The last one made it possible to level the stochasticity of time series to some extent
COMPLEX MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF THE PROCESS OF LOADING A MULTICOMPONENT CHARGE INTO A BLAST FURNACE
Authors: M.G. Ivancha , V.I. Vіshnyakov , I.G. Myrav'yova , V.R. Shcherbachov
Published: April 2024

The rational mode of loading the blast furnace is the most important condition for its highly efficient operation. The selection of rational values of the control parameters of the load mode is carried out on the basis of information obtained with the help of instrumental tools and mathematical models. Mathematical models of the process of blast furnace loading are necessary components of expert (intelligent) control systems for blast furnace melting. The presented complex mathematical model of the process of loading a multicomponent charge into a blast furnace differs from known developments taking into account the redistribution of components into the volume of loaded portions during movement along the path "charge feed - blast furnace", which provides the possibility of obtaining calculated characteristics of the distribution of each component of the charge and determining the composition of the formed mixtures of charge materials in any given zone of the furnace. The existence of such a model opens up new opportunities in the management of the blast furnace smelting process, as well as in conducting analytical studies of the conditions of slag formation and the distribution of properties of melts across the section of the blast furnace.
SATELLITE MONITORING OF AGRICULTURAL CROP DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT
Authors: Kavats Olena , Kavats Yurii , J.O. Kibukevych
Published: April 2024

Climate changes are increasingly affecting the agricultural industry of European countries, modern methods of satellite data offer practical solutions for monitoring the state of development of agricultural crops with the possibility of further forecasting yields. Agriculture directly depends on natural resources and climate. Negative changes in weather conditions, such as abnormal heat, floods, forest and peat fires, dry winds, ice significantly reduce crop yields. For example, high temperatures disrupt the ability of plants to receive and use moisture. This is a serious threat to food security, as agriculture is a source of livelihood for a large number of people. Satellite data is an effective solution to increase agricultural productivity and yield. This study aims to develop an information technology of satellite monitoring for agricultural plant development with an intelligent fuzzy system.
APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SOLUTION OF ENGINEERING PROBLEMS. ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Yuliia Mala , Tatyana Selivorstova , Anton Guda
Published: April 2024

The intensive development of information technology leads to an increase in data volumes, which requires the application of effective methods for data processing and analysis for managing organizations and strategic planning. Data mining methods (DM) are widely used in various fields, including education, where they can help improve the quality of learning and the efficiency of teachers. This work demonstrates the use of the Orange platform, a framework for data visualization and analytics, which allows integrating visual programming with Python to solve complex analytical tasks. The application of Data Mining methods and the use of Orange allow for a deep analysis of educational data, contributing to the development of strategies to improve the efficiency of the learning process.
Aspectos clínicos e terapêuticos da síndrome ascítica em galinha garnisé (Gallus gallus) (Linnaeus, 1758) – relato de caso
Authors: Santos João Victor Batista dos , Oliveira Matheus Resende , Silva Weslania Souza Inácio da , Oliveira Neto Manuel Benício , Santos Anna Luiza Hora dos , Costa Ana Cinthia Santos da , Melo Andressa de Loureiro , Carvalho Júlia Freire de , Batista Mariana de Andrade , Lima Victor Fernando Santana
Published: April 2024

A síndrome ascítica é uma condição multifatorial que afeta aves domésticas e silvestres, caracterizada pelo acúmulo anormal de fluido na cavidade abdominal. É uma preocupação significativa na avicultura devido ao seu impacto na saúde e no desempenho das aves. Por esse motivo, o presente estudo teve como objetivo relatar os aspectos clínicos e terapêuticos da síndrome ascítica em galinha garnisé. Foi encaminhada à Clínica Veterinária Escola da Universidade Federal de Sergipe - Campus do Sertão, uma galinha garnisé adulta, fêmea, pesando 1,280 kg, devido à presença de secreção na cloaca. No exame físico, foram observados edema e secreção esbranquiçada na região cloacal. Com isso, inicialmente foi preconizado o uso de Fembendazol, porém, após 24 dias, houve um aumento significativo de peso e agravamento dos sinais clínicos, levando à instituição de Meloxicam, Enrofloxacina e assepsia com Clorexidina 2%, seguido de internamento. Apesar do tratamento, a galinha continuou a ganhar peso e apresentou sinais de dispneia e prostração. Após a falha inicial do tratamento, foram realizadas diversas intervenções, incluindo lavagem da região cloacal, administração de Ocitocina e Cálcio, além da celiocentese para drenagem do líquido ascítico. Este último procedimento resultou em uma melhora significativa do quadro clínico apresentado, reduzindo o seu peso para 1,039 kg.  Portanto, o emprego de protocolos terapêuticos apropriados sugere a possibilidade de reversão do quadro clínico em pacientes suscetíveis a essa condição, superando desafios que podem comprometer a recuperação.
Reaproveitamento de água pluvial em edifícios residenciais
Authors: Fernandes Carlos Eduardo , Sousa Andressa Ribeiro , Oliveira Rafael Queiroz de , Silva Vinicius de Araujo
Published: April 2024

No cenário da década de 2024, marcado por uma consciência ambiental em ascensão e pela necessidade de adotar práticas sustentáveis, a captação de água da chuva se destaca como uma estratégia inovadora e responsável. A escassez de água é um desafio contínuo, agravado pelas mudanças climáticas e pela gestão ineficiente deste recurso vital. A história do uso da água da chuva remonta às civilizações antigas, com exemplos notáveis em culturas como os Astecas, Maias e Incas. A água, essencial para todas as formas de vida, é limitada em quantidade utilizável, representando apenas uma pequena porcentagem da água total na Terra. Esse artigo pretende explorar a disponibilidade e as vantagens do aproveitamento de água, destacando as técnicas de reaproveitamento e os modelos de sistemas existentes na literatura, abordando as limitações dos recursos hídricos e sua importância para a vida e o desenvolvimento econômico. A distribuição desigual da água no planeta e o papel da sustentabilidade na gestão hídrica são ressaltados. Também examina o dimensionamento de reservatórios, utilizando métodos estatísticos e empíricos. Em conclusão, ressalta-se a importância vital do aproveitamento e reaproveitamento da água da chuva como estratégias sustentáveis para a gestão de recursos hídricos. Uma análise de diferentes sistemas de aproveitamento demonstra a eficácia na coleta e armazenamento de água pluvial, e a comparação entre métodos de dimensionamento destaca a necessidade de seleção criteriosa para garantir eficiência e previsões econômicas e contribuir para o desenvolvimento de soluções práticas e adaptáveis para o manejo sustentável da água em diferentes contextos.
The intuitionistic fuzzy synthetic measure in a dynamic analysis of the subjective quality of life of citizens of European cities
Authors: Kusterka-Jefmańska Marta , Roszkowska Ewa , Jefmański Bartłomiej
Published: April 2024

The paper aims to measure and assess changes regarding the SQoL experienced by the residents of selected European cities over time. An Intuitionistic Fuzzy Synthetic Measure (IFSM) was applied to measure the SQoL. The measure allows taking into account the element of uncertainty expressed in the lack or refusal to answer. The analysis uses the results of studies on the SQoL conducted by the European Commission in the selected European cities. The method of constructing a pattern object proposed in the article allowed for assessing changes in the SQoL level of European city residents over time. The analysis showed that the subjective quality of life of the residents of European cities is systematically increasing during the period 2006-2019. However, we still observe large differences in the level of this phenomenon among the cities. The results of the research can be used to formulate assumptions or modify urban policies in EU cities to improve the quality of life of citizens.
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN EKOWISATA MANGROVE DESA BULU CINDEA KABUPATEN PANGKEP SULAWESI SELATAN
Authors: Rajab Muhammad Arhan , Nurdin Nurdin , Khumaera Nur Ifra
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this research is to formulate a strategy for developing mangrove ecotourism in Bulu Cindea Village, Maros Regency. The sampling method used in this research is the accidental sampling method. Interviews were conducted on 37 visitors or tourists. Data analysis was carried out using the SWOT method with descriptive qualitative and quantitative descriptive, the results of the identification of potential natural resources in the form of flora and fauna were described to find out tourist attraction objects that could be developed. In analyzing visitor perception data, the analysis used is by using a Likert scale. Based on the results of the SWOT analysis, the strength factors include, the type of mangrove ecosystem, has beauty, attractiveness in the form of mangrove species and attractiveness in the form of a wooden bridge (log track) and the opportunity factor where the high motivation of visitors to enjoy the sunset on mangrove ecotourism, the high motivation of the end to walk the bridge wood, high visitor motivation to see mangroves and accessibility in the form of asphalt roads to mangrove ecotourism areas.
ANALISIS KEUNTUNGAN USAHA GULA AREN DI DESA WANGA KECAMATAN MOTOLING TIMUR KABUPATEN MINAHASA SELATAN
Authors: Sayow Memey Jein , Manginsela Elsje Pauline , Pangemanan Paulus Adrian
Published: April 2024

This study aims to analyze the profits of palm sugar business in Wanga Village, East Motoling District, South Minahasa Regency. This research was carried out from November 2020 to May 2021. Sampling was carried out using a purposive sampling method, namely 10 respondents from 287 palm sugar farmers in Wanga Village. Data was collected through observation, documentation, and interviews. Data analysis used in this research is quantitative analysis, namely business profit analysis. The results showed that the large profits and R/C value obtained by all palm sugar processors when calculated with raw materials and labor, processors experienced losses. Meanwhile, if it is not calculated with raw materials and labor, processors experience large profits.
ANALISIS KETERSEDIAAN TANAH DI KAWASAN PARIWISATA LIKUPANG
Authors: Kumalatina Rr. Fitrin , Pakasi Sandra Engelin , Waney Nordy Fritsgerald Lucky
Published: April 2024

This study aims to analyze the location of land availability and the direction of land availability from the aspect of Spatial Designation Plans and land issues. The research was carried out from November 2021 to January 2022 which is located in the Likupang tourism area. The method used in this research is Overlay Analysis with GIS software and descriptive analysis obtained through Indepth Interview. The data used are primary data and secondary data. The results of the research analysis obtained that the availability of land at the location was classified into available and unavailable. The area of available land is 829.47 Ha (17.97%) while the area of land that is not available is 3,716.55 Ha (80.54%). The available land locations consist of available non-agricultural cultivation covering an area of 664.86 Ha (14.41%) and agricultural cultivation covering an area of 164.61 Ha (3.57%). The location of land that is not available is limited to protected activities covering an area of 1,030.06 Ha (22.32%), optimal use of non-agricultural land of 217.33 Ha (4.71 %), optimal use of agricultural land covering an area of 2,145.78 Ha ( 46.5%) and land use adjustment of 323.38 Ha (7.01%). The direction of land availability, namely the location of the available land is directed based on the allotment of space so that it is obtained for investment activities covering an area of 664.86 hectares and commodity activities covering an area of 164.61 hectares. At the location of the available land, there is a potential land dispute of 2 hectares. So that the availability of clean and clear land (no dispute) is (827.47%).
ANALISIS KANDUNGAN SULFORAFAN PADA FASE KECAMBAH BEBERAPA JENIS BROKOLI DALAM MEDIA MS YANG DIBERIKAN NAA DAN BAP SECARA IN VITRO
Authors: Lengkong Edy F. , Tilaar Wenny , Pinaria Arthur
Published: April 2024

This study aims to: (1) determine the content of sulforaphane in several types of broccoli sprouts. (2) Knowing the difference in sulforaphane content in the combination of NAA, BAP and types of broccoli grown on MS media; (3) knowing the difference in sulforaphane content in the combination of NAA and types of broccoli sprouts grown on MS media; (4) knowing the difference in sulforaphane content in the combination of BAP and the type of broccoli sprouts grown on MS media. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) arranged in a factorial manner, namely factor A: NAA 0, 0,5, and 1 ppm. B: BAP 0, 1, 2 ppm and C : 2 Types of Broccoli. The variables observed were: germination time, germination weight, and sulforaphane content. The data were analyzed by analysis of variance and continued with the 5% BNT test. The results showed that germination time began to appear on day 3 and all seeds germinated. Sprout weight varied greatly, and the combination of treatments N1, B0 and BR2 gave the highest average weight and calculated concentration (ENT) of sulforaphane, followed by treatments N0B2BR2 and N0,5B0BR1.