bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pelatihan Kader Vaksinator Ternak Ayam di Desa Oelbubuk, Kecamatan Mollo Tengah, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Selatan
Authors: Loe Fhady Risckhy , Sanam Maxs Urias  Ebenheizer , Utami Tri , Tophianong Tarsisius Considus , Nubatonis Marthen L.O.
Published: January 2025

Manajemen kesehatan merupakan faktor penting yang dapat mempengaruhi usaha peternakan ayam. Vaksinasi bertujuan untuk mencegah penyakit dan meningkatkan kekebalan tubuh pada ternak ayam. Pelatihan keterampilan vaksinator berkaitan erat dengan penanggulangan penyakit pada ternak unggas, seperti kasus penyakit Newcastle Disease (ND). Pelatihan tersebut dimaksudkan agar kader vaksinator itu dapat melaksanakan vaksinasi secara mandiri serta membantu petugas vaksinator dinas yang jumlah personelnya terbatas. Materi pelatihan diberikan oleh tim dokter hewan dari Fakultas Kedokteran dan Kedokteran Hewan Universitas Nusa Cendana kepada dua puluh orang masyarakat di desa Oelbubuk. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini yaitu dengan penyuluhan dan pelatihan untuk peningkatan skill kader vaksinator. Aplikasi vaksinasi pada ayam potong broiler sebanyak empat puluh ekor, dengan metode vaksinasi berupa tetes mata, disuntikkan, dan dicampurkan pada air minum. Vaksinasi yang sering dilakukan biasanya melalui air minum karena mudah dan cukup efektif. Hasil dari kegiatan ini dapat meningkatkan kemampuan kader dalam melakukan tindakan pencegahan penyakit atau vaksinasi pada ternak ayam dengan metode dan dosis yang tepat.
Comprehensive Management of Coarctation of the Aorta; Modern Approaches and Updated Strategies for Adolescents and Adult
Authors: Binti Mohamed Sharif Noorintan Liana , M. Hijazi Ziyad
Published: January 2025

In adolescents and adults with coarctation of aorta (CoA), whether it manifests as native CoA or recurrent CoA, transcatheter CoA intervention has emerged as widely accepted alternative to surgery. Rapid advancements in techniques and refinement of stent technology have driven a significant paradigm shift in clinical practice. This manuscript offers detailed review of the current management strategies for CoA, with particular focus on adolescents and adults. It provides updated insights into current indications for intervention, procedural tips and techniques, and addresses both immediate and long-term outcomes of CoA repair in adults. Through this comprehensive review, we aim to highlight the evolving landscape of CoA management and the benefits of modern interventional approaches.
Cultural Capital in the Age of Global Education Examining the Rise of the International Baccalaureate
Authors: Zhang Shiyun
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the role of the International Baccalaureate (IB) in the strategies employed by elites to counter the massification of education globally. As education systems transition from elite to mass education, increased accessibility has inadvertently diluted the value of degrees, complicating social mobility for lower classes and hindering elites’ ability to maintain their status. This research analyzes how the IB serves as a strategic response for elites navigating the challenges of credential inflation and the meritocratic ideal of equal opportunity. By examining parental motivations for choosing the IB and its specific functions as discussed in the literature, this study sheds light on how IB programs function as mechanisms for social stratification. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the intersections between education, social class, and globalizing educational frameworks.
Typochemistry of magnetite from massive sulfide and iron deposits of the Urals according to LA-ISP-MS data
Authors: Maslennikov V.V. , Ayupova N.R. , Tseluyko A.S. , Safna N.P. , Artemyev D.A. , Yatimov U.A. , Bryukhov S.I. , Khvorov P.М. , Rassomakhin M.A.
Published: January 2025

The aim of the study is the determination of mineralogical and geochemical features of magnetite from massive sulfde and iron deposits to develop forecasting criteria of ore objects. The layered magnetitolites of sulfde (Mauk, Letnee, Sibai and Molodezhnoe) and stratiform iron (Kachar, Sarbai, Estyuninskoe, Osokino-Aleksandrovskoe and Techa) deposits of volcanosedimentary association are the objects of study. It is established using laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) that, in contrast to magnetite of iron deposits, magnetite of ore-controlling volcanosedimentary horizons of the Urals massive sulfde deposits is characterized by a higher content and stable associations of Bi, Te, Co, As, Cd, Zn, Cu and Mo due to relict inclusions of sulfde clasts and products of their halmyrolysis. The elevated Ti, V and Zr contents, as well as the mixed associations of lithophile, siderophile and chalcophile elements, are more typical of magnetite of iron deposits after hyaloclastites. Typochemistry of magnetite from volcanosedimentary horizons can be a criterion for searching the massive sulfde deposits.
Microbial diversity in siliceous-ferruginous sedimentary rocks from the Urals massive sulfde deposits: a review
Authors: Ayupova N.R.
Published: January 2025

Paleozoic siliceous-ferruginous oxide sedimentary rocks of the Urals massive sulfde deposits contain well-preserved textural and structural evidence indicating the role of microorganisms in their formation. Filamentous, rod-shaped, spherical and tubular micron-scale bacterial forms mineralized with hematite, hematite-siliceous and siliceous material are described. The flamentous forms are morphologically dominant. Authigenic apatite, Mn-calcite, Ti oxides, illite and rare earth minerals (phosphates and carbonates) are constantly associated with bacteriomorphic structures. The structures of fossil bacteria based on their size, shape, cell division, distribution in colonies and comparison with ferruginous sediments of modern hydrothermal systems and massive sulfde deposits worldwide indicate that they correspond to mineralized stalks of iron bacteria Leptothrix ochracea and Gallionella ferruginea, coccoidal forms and sulfur-oxidizing Thiobacillus Ferrooxidans and giant Beggiatoa-like organisms. These observations indicate bacterial biocatalysis in the processes of halmyrolysis of sulfdes and hyaloclasts during the formation of iron oxide deposits.
State support for priority areas of innovation activity and their implementation in 2023
Authors:   State Institution “Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information”, Pysarenko T. V. , Kuranda T. K. ,   State Institution “Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information”, Kvasha T. K. ,   State Institution “Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information”, Paladchenko O. F. ,   State Institution “Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information”, Molchanova I. V. ,   State Institution “Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information”
Published: January 2025

One of the ways to ensure the innovative development of the economy is the identification and state support of priority areas of innovation activity. In Ukraine, seven strategic priority areas of innovation activity have been approved for 2011-2023, according to which 49 medium-term priority areas of the national level have been established for 2023 and their implementation is monitored by the main administrators of budget funds. The Ministry of Education and Science ensures annual monitoring of the implementation of medium-term priority areas of the national level in accordance with its powers and informs the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine about its results for the possible use of the results obtained when making relevant government decisions.
The monograph is devoted to the results of the study of the state of implementation of strategic priority areas and medium-term priority areas of innovation activity at the national level in 2023, which was carried out by the Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information using the method of monitoring and comparative analysis of the results obtained based on data from the main administrators of budget funds.
According to the results of the study, conclusions were drawn about an increase in 2023 compared to 2022: the volume of budget financing of all strategic priority areas of innovation activity and medium-term priority areas of the national level; the number of transferred technologies and the volume of proceeds from the transfer of funds on the domestic market; the number and share of new technologies transferred on the domestic market; the number of transferred technologies and the growth in the volume of revenues from the transfer of technologies to industrial enterprises.
It is proposed to intensify the stimulation of the scientific sector to form relevant topics of scientific research aimed at creating innovative developments to ensure the innovative development of the domestic economy, taking into account the requirements of the global market and the characteristics of scientific and technical activity and the implementation of medium-term priority areas of innovative activity at the national level in 2024.
Legal Certainty, Justice, and Maqasid al-Shari'ah in Polygamy Permits: A Case Study of Kediri Religious Court
Authors: Muhammad Solikhudin  , Abdelmalek OUICH  , Shofwan Al-Jauhari  , Ashima Faidati
Published: January 2025

Polygamy has been a problem with pros and cons until now. This also includes permission for polygamy carried out by the husband for reason of high sexual desire or hypersexuality, which causes the husband to take permission for polygamy to the Religious Court. This is what happened in the Kediri Regency Religious Court Number 3826/Pdt.G/2023/PA.Kab.Kdr. This article is library research, qualitative in nature, and uses a conceptual and statutory approach. The results of this research show that the practice of polygamy permit is in accordance with aspects of legal justice, legal certainty and legal benefit. As for maqasid al-shari'ah, if it is related to the case of polygamy permit, it can be understood that, First, legal texts and rules are not separate from their purpose. In Islam, there is a rule that polygamy is limited to four wives, the purpose of which is to worship Allah and form a harmonious family and must fulfill the positive legal aspects, namely permission from the first wife. Second, combine universal principles with arguments used for specific cases. In this case, even though there is a text about polygamy, it still requires permission from the first wife, and is connected to the principle of hifz al-usrah which contains hifz al-din, hifz al-al-'aql, hifz al-nasl, and hifz al-mal. All these principles emphasize the teachings of Islam rahmatan lil 'alamin. Third, achieving benefits and preventing harm. Therefore, polygamy must be accompanied by permission from the first wife to realize the benefits and the building of the family must prioritize the benefits aspect and avoid harm. Fourth, consider the final result. In this case, the implication of the husband's actions, if the impact is that the family structure is not harmonious, it is better for the husband to marry only one wife. So that the goals of marriage can be achieved. This is in accordance with the purposefulness feature conveyed by Jasser Auda.
Intimate Jurisprudence: Islamic Family Law Between Global Human Rights and French Republican Values
Authors: Berber Sonia , Blanc Samira
Published: January 2025

This article explores the intricate dynamics of Islamic family law within the framework of global human rights and French republican values, focusing on the intersection of secularism (laïcité ) and the preservation of religious identity in the Muslim community. Using a qualitative approach, this study analyzes the challenges, adaptations, and conflicts faced by Islamic family law in a secular legal system, with a particular emphasis on gender equality. The findings reveal that Islamic family law in France operates within a complex environment that requires pragmatic solutions. These include informal marriage contracts, community-based mediation, and localized fatwas, which allow Muslim communities to maintain religious practices while navigating the constraints of French secularism. However, these adaptations are not without limitations, as they often place vulnerable groups, particularly women, in precarious positions due to insufficient legal protection and patriarchal interpretations of religious norms. The study further examines the tension between global human rights principles and Islamic family law, particularly in areas such as divorce and inheritance, where gender equality is contested. Despite these challenges, the research highlights the progressive potential within Muslim communities to reform and reinterpret Islamic principles in ways that align with both religious identity and universal justice. This article concludes that Islamic family law in France represents a crucial intersection between tradition and modernity, religion and state. Achieving harmony requires inclusive policies and a deeper cross-cultural dialogue that respects both religious diversity and universal human rights. Such an approach could pave the way for a more pluralistic legal framework that bridges the gap between secularism and Islamic jurisprudence.
Redefining Equality in Marriage Laws: An Analysis of Husband-Wife Relations Through Qira`ah Mubādalah
Authors: Majidi Abed , Laili Nurul Kartika , Jaime Douglas N.
Published: January 2025

Husband and wife, as two pairs of lovers, are actually built on a partnership relationship, without dominance between the two. However, the practice of domination and subordination of husbands in the institution of marriage is still fertile, and domestic violence often appears. This gap between idealist-normative and historical-empirical is reflected in marriage regulations in Indonesia, such as Law No. 1 of 1974 and Presidential Instruction No. 1 of 1999 on the Compilation of Islamic Law. In this context, the existence of Qira`ah mub is important to study the reinterpretation of marital relations based on justice, equality, and reciprocity. This research method uses a qualitative approach that relies on literature studies. The results of the study explain that this mublà method is built on 3 basic premises: first, the presence of Islam is directed to men and women, and the texts allude to both. Second, the principle of the relationship between the two is a relationship of cooperation and reciprocity, not a totalitarian and hegemonic relationship. Third, Islamic texts are open to reinterpretation. In relation to the existing marriage law in Indonesia, both the UUP and the Compilation of Islamic Law, which is now still legitimizing the superiority of husbands over women, Qira`ah mublà is a critical offer in studying the provisions of the marriage law that are built on reciprocal relationships or complementary and needy relationships.
Balancing Justice and Tradition: An Islamic Legal Perspective on Constitutional Court Rulings Regarding Marriage Age
Authors: Fannani Ahmad Izzat , Khaliqurrahman Amran , Rania Isla
Published: January 2025

This study analyzes the Constitutional Court Decision Number 22 / PUU-XV / 2017 related to the age limit of Marriage from the perspective of Islamic law. The change in the marriage age limit in this law was passed based on the decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia (MK) Number 22 PUU-XV/2017, which was born due to the controversy over the previous marriage law. This is a literature research by re-analyzing the policy content of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia Number 22/PUU/XV/2017 decision. The analysis examines the legal basis, the applicant's legal standing, and the decision's relevance to Islamic law principles. The results showed that the Constitutional Court's decision was based on valid legal standing and rational arguments. This decision is in line with the value of Islamic law in paying attention to maslahah (benefit). Still, there are differences in certain methodological aspects, especially in the maslahah mursalah approach. The findings also reveal that the change in the marriage age aims to reduce discrimination against women and protect their health, education, and socio-economic rights. From the perspective of Islamic law, the minimum age of Marriage is ijtihadiyah and can be adjusted to the context of the times, as the principle of maqashid al-shari’ah is oriented towards the welfare of the people. This research recommends further harmonizing Islamic and national law to create fairer and more applicable rules.
Protecting the Vulnerable: Child Custody Adjudication in Domestic Violence Cases in Banyuwangi Religious Court
Authors: Putri Maja Mulia Anisa  , Tamam Badrut , Alrawasdeh Ziyad
Published: January 2025

Domestic Violence (KDRT), which also often causes child custody disputes between two parents, is one of the many factors in divorce. Judges must consider the value of justice for each party when they decide a case. Building clear standards in assessing justice and dealing with social problems in the legal realm is difficult, especially when problems continue to arise in society, especially regarding child custody after divorce due to domestic violence. The method used in this research is empirical legal research, using legislative, conceptual, and legal psychology approaches. The results of this research are that the judge uses legal interpretation and legal principles based on Law Number 23 of 2002 article 2 letter b concerning Child Protection where"  the appropriate hadhanah must be based on the child's interests and by with the case being handled. If the father is at fault here then the judge must also refer to the provisions of KHI Article 105 where the custody of a child who has not yet mumayyiz will fall into the hands of the mother by using the civil law principle of proof (burden of proof), judges sometimes face external obstacles in the form of community participation in providing testimony regarding facts in the field, but if the facts and If the required evidence exists and all the interests of the child have been considered, the determination will be easier without any legal constraints or obstacles.
A Review and Prospect of Community Resilience and Governance Research Based on CiteSpace
Authors:   School of Economics and Management, Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang, China, Zhou Chunjing
Published: January 2025

As the smallest unit of social governance, the community faces various social risks. How to construct a universal research framework for community resilience and accurately identify the influencing factors of community resilience is the main focus of future research. Based on this, a systematic study is conducted on the direction and content of community resilience, and Cite Space is used to explore research hotspots related to community resilience. A review is conducted from three aspects: the definition and dimension division of community resilience, resilience assessment, and governance paths. Finally, through analysis, the following directions for further research can be summarized: (1) Social networks, as a resource that affects system resilience, have not been fully utilized; (2) Less attention is paid to the emergency response capabilities of vulnerable groups in the community; (3) Lack of building a universally applicable community resilience system to accurately resist uncertain events with multiple and complex associations; (4) Insufficient integration with social sciences such as behavior and psychology to study the role of human emotions in community resilience.
Nigeria's Sugar Industry: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects for Self-Sufficiency
Authors: BASSEY DR
Published: January 2025

The sugar industry in Nigeria is relatively young, having been established in the 1960s. However, it has not yet reached its full potential, as it currently only supplies about 5% of the country's sugar demand. This lack of performance has led to the loss of foreign exchange earnings and hundreds of thousands of employment opportunities. The Nigerian Sugar Master Plan (NSMP) predicts that the country's sugar demand will exceed 1.7 million metric tonnes by 2020, and to meet this demand, the country needs to establish 28 sugar factories and cultivate 250,000 hectares of land for sugarcane over the next 10 years. Private investors will provide most of the investment capital. The government has enacted various policy instruments, including fiscal incentives, tariffs, and the Backward Integration Program (BIP), to create a conducive policy environment for the sugar industry's development. The Sugar Levy will also fund research and development studies and essential infrastructure. These policies aim to attract new investors and protect existing and new investments in the sugar sector. The approval of the NSMP and the adoption of the conducive policy environment demonstrate the government's commitment to revitalizing the sugar industry and making it a crucial part of the nation's industrial landscape. This paper highlights the progress made in the first ten years of the NSMP's BIP, the establishment of the Nigeria Sugar Institute, and the expected increase in sugar production in NSMP phase II.
Agronomic Performance and Grain Yield of Low-Nitrogen-Tolerant Maize Varieties in Two Different Agro-Ecologies
Authors: Olatuyi O.A. , Okonji C. J. , Adewale B. D. , Baiyeri S. O. , Osundare O. T.
Published: January 2025

The soil of Ekiti State is low in nitrogen due to continuous cropping, erosion and leaching, which has led to decrease in crop yield. A possible approach to increase maize yield even in soil with low nitrogen nutrient is the use of varieties that are tolerant to soil with low nitrogen. Experiments were conducted in two locations: Ikole-Ekiti (derived savanna) and Ikere-Ekiti (tropical rainforest) in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Four low nitrogen tolerant maize varieties developed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Ibadan, Nigeria were obtained; TZEE-W Pop STR C₅, TZEE-W Pop HDT C₃ STR C₅, 2017 TZEE-W HDT STR and 2016 TZEE-W Syn Pop DT STR F₂. Three rates of nitrogen fertilizer, 0 Kg N/ha, 30 kg N/ha and 60 kg N/ha were applied. The three factors experiment were laid out in split-split plot design. Days to silking, anthesis-silking interval, flag leaf, plant height and grain yield significantly (p≤0.05) varied with the location, nitrogen rates and varieties. The results indicated that 60 kg N/ha reduced the grain yield of maize compared to 30 kg N/ha which improved the grain yield of the maize varieties in the two locations (Ikole-Ekiti: 1506.04 kg/ha and Ikere-Ekiti: 952.82 kg/ha). TZEE-W Pop HDT C₃ STR C₅ significantly had the highest grain yield among the varieties in Ikole-Ekiti and Ikere-Ekiti. High nitrogen application reduced the grain yield production of the maize varieties. Thus, low nitrogen level such as 30 kg N/ha is favourable for higher grain yield of low nitrogen tolerant maize varieties.
Effects of Sowing Methods, Nitrogen and Seed Rates on Straw weight and Grain Yield of Acha (Digitaria exilis Kippis Stapf) at Naraguta Village, Jos, Plateau State
Authors: Dachi S. N
Published: January 2025

The Study was carried out at the experimental Research field of the Department of Crop Production, Naraguta Village, University of Jos during 2023 and 2024 cropping seasons to determine the appropriate sowing method, nitrogen and seed rates to step up the production of straw and grain of Acha for livestock and human use. The experimental design was a split- plot with three replications Nitrogen and seed rates were assigned to the main plot and sowing methods in the sub-plots. the treatments consisted of two sowing methods (broadcasting and drilling (at 50 cm inter-row spacing), three Nitrogen levels (0, 30 and 60 kg Nha-1) and three seed rates (10, 20 and 30kg ha-1) respectively. Each treatment was accommodated in a plot size of 4.0 m x 5. 0 m and alleyways of 0.5m and 1.0m were maintained between plots and replications respectively. The seeds were sown by broadcasting and drilling at 50cm inter- row spacing. The parameters measured were number of tillers, plant height, straw weights and grain yields. The results indicated that treatments had significant (P < 0.05) effect on all the parameters measured (number tillers, straw and grain yields) except plant height. Based on the results of the study, drilling method of sowing, nitrogen and seedings rates at 30kgha-1 and 60kg Nha-1 were optimum for straw production.  While drilling method, nitrogen at 30kg Nha-1 and seeding rate also at 30kg ha-1 produced the highest grain yield over the remaining treatments.
Broilers Litter Management: A Review of Environmental Impacts, Nutritional Value and Sustainable Utilization
Authors: Niran Ayanniyi
Published: January 2025

The continuous demand for animal protein occasioned by increase in population has placed much pressure on researchers across the world for improved ways towards increasing animal productivity. The situation is unpalatable as efforts in meeting the needs have been met with insecurity, unregulated policy, natural disasters, unnecessary community conflicts, and problems of land grabbers most especially in developing nations. This has therefore necessitated at different fora exploration of alternative feed resources to increase animal’s productivity and arrest the ugly trernd. Broilers litter, which include poultry droppings, feed waste and also bedding materials has been identified as possible feed resource technology for the ruminant animals’ production. They have high quality nutritional value and can be manipulated and improved upon for higher animal yield. The use of the litter in ruminants business has become an increasingly popular area in ruminant animal agriculture. Although there are associated concerns for safety of meat and milk products from animals managed on such diets despite its high energy contents. Incidentally, information of its inclusion in the diets of ruminant animal agriculture has not been adequately documented.  This therefore forms the basis for this work putting into consideration the consequential effects of broiler litters on animal health, its processing, sustainability, safety and its relative implication for the good of man and his environment.
Keywords: Feed shortage, non-conventional feeds, poultry litter, environment
Climate Change and Rural Women's Participation in Rice Processing: Challenges and Prospects in Wushishi, Niger State, Nigeria
Authors: Dauda Nma , Eze J. N , Isaac Y , Yunusa B. J , Usman B , Opaluwa D. , Emmanuel A. J.
Published: January 2025

Climate change poses significant threats to rural women's livelihoods in Niger State's Wushishi Local Government Area, where rice processing is a vital economic activity. This study examined the percentage of rural females involved in rice processing in the area, with a focus on their socioeconomic characteristics, participation levels, and challenges faced. A multistage random sampling technique was used to select 125 processors from five processing towns in the Wushishi local government area. The data was analyzed using Net Farm Income and descriptive statistics. The results indicate that 67.2% of the processors were between the ages of 30 and 50. However, climate change affects their participation in rice production, as they face increased labor burdens, reduced access to resources, and limited decision-making power. The study found that 78.4%, 64.0%, and 56.0% of participants declined to take part in the rice harvesting, threshing, and winnowing processes, respectively. In contrast, 66.4%, 96.0%, 93.6%, and 87.2% of the processors engaged in grinding, drying, parboiling, and storage. Each respondent's net farm income was ₦24,697.37, indicating the profit from rice processing in the Wushishi area. The primary obstacles faced by the participants included insufficient credit facilities, insufficient money, substandard storage facilities, unreliable transit routes, unstable electrical supplies, and lack of technical processing expertise, all of which are exacerbated by climate change. Policy considerations should prioritize making incentives available for upgrading processing technologies that will increase the rice processing process and provide better products with high market value and gain, thereby enhancing the resilience of rural women in the face of climate change. Additionally, respondents should establish cooperatives to strengthen their position in rice processing and advocate for improved access to credits, farm inputs, and climate-resilient agricultural practices.
Adoption of Recommended Technologies for Cassava Processing among Women in Ankpa, Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors: Ocheni Benjamine , Eze J. N. , Ugalahi U. B , Dauda N. S , Sallawu H.
Published: January 2025

Cassava is a vital crop in Nigeria, providing food, income, and employment opportunities for millions of people. However, processing of cassava require a lot of labor and is known for its poor productivity and value. This study investigated the acceptance of recommended modern technologies for cassava processing among women processors in Ankpa, Kogi State, Nigeria. A survey of 152 women cassava processors was conducted using structured questionnaires. The research outcome showed that the sampled respondents were predominantly between 21-40 years old, married, and had primary education. The acceptance rate of recommended technologies for cassava processing was fairly high, with mechanical grater having the highest adoption rate of 100%. The study identified age, household size, and processing experience as significant factors influencing the adoption of recommended cassava processing technologies. The results also showed that women processors with larger household sizes and more processing experience were more likely to adopt recommended technologies. The study concludes that empowering women cassava processors through provision of funds, credit schemes, and extension services can enhance their participation in cassava processing and improve their livelihoods. The study recommends the provision of modern machines and equipment to ease the drudgery associated with cassava processing and improve productivity and quality.
De-identification of Protected Health Information in Clinical Document Images using Deep Learning and Pattern Matching
Authors: Sriram Ravichandra , Sathya S Siva , Lourdumarie Sophie S
Published: January 2025

Clinical documents that include lab results, discharge summaries, and radiology reports of patients are generally used by doctors for diagnosis and treatment. However, with the popularization of AI in healthcare, clinical documents are also widely used by researchers for disease diagnosis, prediction, and developing schemes for quality healthcare delivery. Though huge volumes of clinical documents are produced in various hospitals every day, they are not shared with researchers for study purposes due to the sensitive nature of health records. Before sharing these documents, they must be de-identified, or the protected health information (PHI) should be removed for the purpose of preserving the patient's privacy.  If the documents are stored digitally, this PHI can be easily identified and removed, but finding and extracting PHI from old clinical documents that are scanned and stored as images or other formats is quite a daunting task for which machine learning models have to be trained with a large number of such images. This work introduces a novel combination of deep learning and pattern matching algorithms for the efficient de-identification of scanned clinical documents, distinguishing it from previous methods, which can primarily work only on text documents and not on scanned clinical documents or images. Thus, a comprehensive de-identification technique for automatically extracting protected health information (PHI) from scanned images of clinical documents is proposed. For experimental purposes, we created a synthetic dataset of 700 clinical document images obtained from various patients across multiple hospitals. The de-identification framework comprises two phases: (1) Training of YoloV3- Document Layout Analysis (Yolo V3-DLA)  which is a Deep learning model to segment the various regions in the clinical document. (2) Identifying regions containing PHI through pattern-matching techniques and deleting or anonymizing the information in those regions. The proposed method was implemented to identify regions based on content structure, facilitating the de-identification of PHI regions and achieving an F1 score of 0.97. This system can be readily adapted to accommodate any form of clinical document.
Automated Detection of Porcine Gelatin Using Deep Learning-Based E-Nose to Support Halal Authentication
Authors: Mahmudah Kunti R. , Biddinika Muhammad K. , Hakika Dhias C. , Tresna Wildan P. , Sugiarto Iyon T. , Syafarina Inna
Published: January 2025

Authenticating gelatin sources is essential for consumers, particularly those with dietary restrictions or religious concerns regarding pork-derived ingredients. Porcine gelatin, widely used in food and pharmaceutical products, poses considerable challenges for authentication due to its prevalence and the difficulty of detecting it, especially in processed products. In this study, we developed and evaluated an integrated electronic nose (e-nose) system with a Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) to detect and classify gelatin type based on their sources. The e-nose system utilized an array of gas sensors to capture the unique volatile organic compounds (VOCs) associated with each gelatin type, which was subsequently classified by the RNN. The classification performance of the integrated 7-module e-nose system showed promising results based on time points after sample preparation, with accuracy, sensitivity, and AUC of 96.3%, 96.6%, and 98.2% at the 0-hour point, respectively, rising to 99.1% for all three metrics at 2-hour point. The sensitivity of the system also showed an increase over time for single gelatin samples, from 100%, 97.8%, and 91.9% to 98.6%, 99.3%, and 99.3% for pig-derived, cow-derived, and fish gelatin, respectively. For mixed gelatin samples, the system maintained high accuracy, sensitivity, and AUC at 98.2%, 97.9%, and 98.1%, respectively. In conclusion, the integrated e-nose system demonstrates the potential for robust performance in gelatin authentication, paving the way for more efficient and reliable methods of halal food authentication.
Issues, Questions and Difficulties Related to Using Contractor Support to Operations
Authors: Gulyás György , Szajkó Gyula
Published: January 2025

It is a basic requirement of successful multinational operations that the necessary resources should be at NATO’s or nations’ disposal in the required time, quantity, and quality. For this, the Contractor Support to Operations (CSO), which is one important pillar of the operations logistics support, assumes more and more roles. The contractors’ basic task is to supplement the capability- or capacity gaps showing up in the military or in the Host Nation Support. Besides this, CSO frees up military capacities and, at the same time, the military can achieve new and necessary expertise. However, the consideration to use contractors requires a thorough discretion from the early stage of the operation planning process. This should cover not only the capabilities of the potential civilian companies and the military requirements, but military planners should also take into account the interests of the enterprises that may provide support to the operations. As the demand for civilian services grows, so does the competition between national defence forces for the most suitable suppliers with the best capabilities and capacities. The authors’ aim is to draw attention to the importance of understanding the conractors’ interests and limitations, as well as to give some suggestions on harmonizing the military and civilian service providers’ goals to the benefits of both parties.
The Kharkiv Offensive: The View from the Commander’s Sight : A Case Study
Authors: Takács Márk
Published: January 2025

The offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in early September 2022 in the Kharkiv Region is an outstanding achievement and marks a significant cornerstone in the story of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. The goal of this study is not to retell the story of this operation and not to invent something that already exists, but to present this historically significant military operation from the view of the tactical-level infantry commander. At which level, after all, wars are decided.
Climate Change as a Threat Multiplier for Extreme Natural Events: A Comparative Analysis of the Albanian Armed Forces’ Preparedness for Security Risks Linked with Climate Change
Authors: Bonner Ita , Qendro Elton
Published: January 2025

Climate change will have far-reaching consequences as floods, droughts, storms and heavy rainfalls become more intense and possibly more frequent. In the last years, Albania experienced a higher frequency of natural events requiring the response of the Albanian Armed Forces, either for the evacuation of civilians, search and rescue missions, or support to emergency services. The focus of this article is to analyse how climate change serves as a threat multiplier of extreme natural events, particularly within Albania, and its effect on the response by the Albanian Armed Forces. A comparative case study approach has been used to analyse the connection between climate change, three extreme natural events, and the Albanian Armed Forces’ response during the phases of immediate reaction and immediate response. The findings of this paper support the argument that the increased frequency of natural events, multiplied by climate change, will result in an increased demand for the intervention by the military personnel. Additionally, this paper will provide evidence that there is a need to adapt the military’s strategy, resources, as well as operational and tactical preparedness to the effects of climate change and consequently to be able to better respond to extreme natural events.
Analfabeta ci sarà lei… ma ci sei o ci fai?
Authors: Moretti Bruno
Published: January 2025

In questa scheda si risponde a domande che riguardano due espressioni particolari: la risposta “Ci sarai te!” o “Ci sarà lei!” a una presuntaoffesa, e la domanda “Ci sei o ci fai?” posta a commento di ciò che si ritiene un’affermazione o un comportamento poco intelligente o non del tutto trasparente.
Experimental studies of the characteristics of twisted fishing materials
Authors: Nedostup A. A. , Nasenkov P. V.
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the work is to develop mathematical dependencies of the physical and mechanical characteristics of twisted fishing materials. The creation of a mathematical apparatus for modeling the geometric and force parameters of twisted fishing materials is a priority task for the development of new materials for industrial fishing and aquaculture.Methods used: Mathematical analysis of the obtained experimental data on the relative elongation and breaking load of fishing materials in order to determine the dependence of the forces on the structural and geometric characteristics of twisted fishing materials.Novelty: Based on the results of experimental studies, approximating dependences of relative elongation and relative breaking load on the continuity of the product, as well as on the ratio of surface and longitudinal tension of twisted fishing materials made of polyamide, polypropylene and polyester, were obtained for the first time. Result: Mathematical dependencies make it possible to calculate the relative elongation and breaking load of twisted fishing threads and ropes made of polyamide, polypropylene and polyester within an accuracy of 90%.Practical significance: Mathematical modeling of the physical and mechanical characteristics of twisted fishing materials allows, when designing industrial fishing tools, to set, taking into account the safety margin, the design characteristics of fishing products that are made of polyamide, polypropylene and polyester.
Study of breaded pollock products quality
Authors: Savvina E. A. , Porotikova E. Y.
Published: January 2025

The aim of the work is to evaluate the assortment structure, analyze the composition, as well as the nutritional value, organoleptic and physicochemical indicators of commercial samples of breaded pollock products, presented in the Russian market. Methods used: The analysis and structure of the assortment were determined by means of the calculation method. Data on component composition and nutritional value were analyzed by the method of labeling examination. Standard methods were used to determine sodium chloride and water content. The results of organoleptic evaluation were processed by the method of profile analysis and mathematical method with the use of heuristic approach to the evaluation of product quality indicators. Novelty: The main defects, as well as physico-chemical and organoleptic characteristics of the quality of breaded productsResults: The leading place of breaded fish culinary semi-finished products from pollock in the structure of the Russian market among the products of this name from other species of aquatic biological resources is shown. It is revealed that breading systems of commercial samples of breaded pollock products consist mainly of ingredients of low nutritional and biological value. Practical significance: the results obtained are used for the development of breaded products with increased nutritional and biological value.
Study of cyclic price volatility for fish products in Russia
Authors: Mnatsakanyan A. G. , Karlov A. M. , Kharin A. G.
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the work: to test the hypothesis about the existence of periodically changing price volatility over time and to determine the key characteristics of this process.Methods used: decomposition of price dynamics for the main types of fish products in Russia with the allocation and analysis of its components; to construct a model describing the trajectory of price changes, the provisions of the spider web theory were used, in particular, the Kagan model, transformed into the harmonic oscillator model.Results: it was found that prices for fish products in the Russian Federation, in addition to the general upward trend, also have cyclical volatility and are subject to shock changes from time to time; the parameters of price fluctuations were determined.Scientific novelty: A nonlinear model has been developed that reflects in aggregate form the influence of endogenous and exogenous factors on prices for fish products. The model describes cyclical price changes in the form of relaxation fluctuations.Practical significance: The study of the recessive characteristics of price volatility made it possible to identify the key parameters of possible measures of industry policy. These measures can become part of the socioeconomic policy.
Integrated assessment of digital transformation of key sectors of the fisheries economy
Authors: Ogiy O. G.
Published: January 2025

The purpose: to perform an integrated assessment of the digital transformation of the fisheries complex, to evaluate the capabilities and contribution of the main sectors of the industry economy and fisheries basins in this process. Methods used: the information base of the study consisted of statistical materials and reports of enterprises on the use of digital technologies. The main methods of the study were the indicator assessment based on the calculations of original subindices and the consolidated index of digital transformation; comparative analysis and comparison with the indicators and indices calculated for the economy as a whole.Novelty: based on the developed methodology, an analysis of significant areas of digital transformation of the industry was carried out: competence support; infrastructure and financing of digitalization; use of end-to-end technologies of the digital economy; the level of digitalization of production and business processes for the fisheries complex as a whole, as well as for 1) its three sectors: fisheries, fish farming and processing of aquatic biological resources, and 2) fisheries basins. Result: an integrated assessment of the digital transformation of the fisheries complex, its level in comparison with the general economic one, was obtained. The degree of digitalization and the possibilities of digital transformation for the main sectors of the fisheries economy and each fisheries basin were determined. Brief recommendations for the formation of industry policy and further research were given. Practical significance: the possibility of wide application of the integrated index of digital transformation for the development of imperatives and adjustment of the industry strategy for digital transformation, as well as subindices and indicators in the analysis of the activities of enterprises in the main sectors of the fisheries economy, taking into account the territorial specifics. The methodology is applicable to any level of the organizational and economic structure of the fisheries complex.
A new subspecies of dinophyte algae, Ceratium tripos var. balticumfrom the Caspian Sea
Authors: Mikhailova A. V. , Ardabyeva A. G. , Rubtsova E. G. , Shipulin S. V.
Published: January 2025

The aim: description of the subspecies of dinophyte algae Ceratium tripos var. balticum, first discovered in the Caspian Sea.Materials: Monitoring observations of the state of the Caspian ecosystem and the food supply of commercial pelagic fish species: collection of hydrobiological material in the Middle Caspian during a sprout survey in the summer of 2024 on the IS «Caspian Researcher» according to the standard grid of stations adopted by the Volga-Caspian branch of the State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation «VNIRO» («CaspNIRKH»). Phytoplankton samples were collected using a BSR bathometer (4 L), fixed with formalin and concentrated. During laboratory processing of the material, the species composition was determined, and the abundance and biomass of planktonic algae were calculated.Research results: when processing phytoplankton samples, a representative of the genus Ceratium, which was not found in the Caspian Sea, was discovered.Scientific novelty: for the first time, a description of a new species of dinophyte algae Ceratium tripos var. balticum (Dinoflagelta: Dinophyceae).Practical significance: due to the fact that the species is large in size, it is inaccessible to zooplankton phytophages, and since there are no species capable of consuming it as food and thereby limiting its development, its rapid development is possible, which may entail a restructuring of the main connections and energy flows in the ecosystem, as happened when the diatom Pseudosolenia calcar-avis invaded the Caspian Sea.