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Energy Sales Forecasting in a Sustainable Development Context: Bibliometric Review
Authors: Zema Tomasz , Sulich Adam , Kulhanek Lumir
Published: July 2023

This paper aims to present different patterns of keyword evolution and their co-occurrences in publications dedicated to energy sales forecasting in a sustainable development context, and indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection (WoS) databases. The adopted method is the Structured Literature Review (SLR) variation method with queries supported by the Bibliometrix software as the analytical and visualisation tool. The number of publications has evolved in the context of indexed keywords, which are related. Research on energy sales forecasting and sustainability has earned considerable attention in multiple academic fields. Proposed queries syntaxes and searching procedures in Scopus and Web of Science databases present limitations related to the subscription of these databases and the interchangeability of syntaxes. The novelty of this study is based on the results and their presentation with the usage of Bibliometrix as a tool for the exploration of two independent scientific areas, namely energy sales forecasting and sustainability, and the presentation of connections between them. This paper can inspire researchers to develop the subject of energy sales forecasting evolution in a sustainable development context, as well as business practitioners interested in energy sector adaptation visible in keyword changes in their decision-making processes.
Non-financial Reporting Practices in Hungary – Opportunities and Challenges in Preparation for CSRD
Authors: Győri Zsuzsanna , Szigeti Cecília
Published: July 2023

Under the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), companies already covered by the NFRD (NonFinancial Reporting Directive) will have to report on sustainability issues from 2024, large companies not covered by the NFRD from 2025 and listed SMEs from 2026. As of 2018, Hungarian companies under NFRD were required to report nonfinancial data in their annual reports. In our research, we seek to answer the question of what domestic non-financial reporting practices will be able to be relied upon by preparers under CSRD. Companies preparing to report under the CSRD often use the NFRD reports which have been already prepared by those currently required to report as a benchmark, that is why we use the list of companies under NFRD as a sample. We identify which international reporting guidelines are followed and what are the most frequent topics in NFRD reports with content analysis. Among the sub-elements, the companies surveyed write most about the environment and social/employment issues in their annual reports, while fight against corruption and human rights are rarely mentioned. Based on our research, we highlight good practices that can be followed in terms of international guidelines and company examples.
The Role of Social Media in Sustainable Consumption: A Class-wise Analysis
Authors: Cubukcu Cerasi Ceren , Balcioglu Yavuz Selim , Kilic Asli , Huseynov Farid
Published: July 2023

Public opinion must change if green consumerism is to be promoted and making this change will be easier with an understanding of society's movement toward green consumption. Businesses can benefit from this adjustment and make their processes and products more sustainable and eliminate any kind of waste. This study uses sentiment analysis to determine social media’s contribution to the promotion of sustainability. It intends to quantify public attitudes toward green consumption and identify significant points of attitude shift by applying text mining and deep learning algorithms on structural and semi-structured data from YouTube. Long Short-Term Memory, Support Vector Machines and Random Forest algorithms were used in this study. In addition, class-wise performance was measured. The keywords related to ecofriendly consumption were selected and then a class-wise performance analysis was performed related to each word structure. Encouraging sustainability and sustainable consumption by businesses can be very beneficial for them. In this way, companies will be able to strengthen both their own and their country's resilience with a sustainable economy
Correlation between Individual Factors and Mental Workload with Work Fatigue in Nilam Terminal Surabaya
Authors: Putri Andika Savira , Dwiyanti Endang , Prayogi Ahmad Rido'i Yuda , Istiqomah Finda
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Work fatigue can be caused of excessive workload and work capacity such as age and tenure. This study aimed to analyze the strength of the correlation between individual factors and mental workload with work fatigue on the Surabaya Patchouli Terminal crane operator. Methods: The study design is a cross sectional. The sampling technique taken was total sampling so that all populations were a sample of 30 people, consisting of CC and RTG operators in Nilam Terminal Surabaya. The independent variables are individual factors including age and years of service obtained from the questionnaire, mental workload which is assessed based on the NASA-TLX questionnaire, while the dependent variable is work fatigue measured using a reaction timer. The collected data were then analyzed using the Spearman correlation. Results: The results show 23 operators (76.7%) experienced heavy work fatigue and 7 operators (23.3%) experienced moderate work fatigue. Conclusion: The strongest correlation is mental workload with work fatigue and the weakest correlation is age with work fatigue. Meanwhile, correlation tenure with work fatigue is in between. It is recommended to provide psychological consultation once a week for operators.
Analysis of Individual and Occupational Factors with Complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Swallow Nest Cleaning
Authors: Wardana Irlangga Wisnu , Prayogi Ahmad Rido'i Yuda , Haqi Dani Nasirul , Dwiyanti Endang
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Workers of swallow nest industry are at risk of experiencing musculoskeletal disorders due to monotonous swallow nest cleaning activity which puts heavy load on their extremity area of the upper body. This research seeks to analyze the relationships of age, gender, nutritional status, exercise habits, working hours, and working position with complaints of musculoskeletal disorders in swallow nest cleaning workers at PT. Lentera Alam Nusantara. Method: This type of research uses observational with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study were all workers in the cleaning and washing section of swallow nests at PT. Lentera Alam Nusantara Surabaya, totaling 50 people. Determination of the number of samples using simple random sampling lemmeshow formula, obtained a sample of 36 workers. Results: The majority of workers are 35 years old, female, obese nutritional status, rarely exercise, have 8 hours of work, moderate work position, and the majority have moderate muculoskeletal complaints. Based on the analysis test results using the spearman test, it shows that the factors that have a significant p-value <0.05 include ages, gender, nutrition status, exercise habits, and working hours. Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between age, gender, nutrition status, exercise habits, and working hours with complaints of musculoskeletal disorders.
The Role of Heel Height on the Foot Arcus and Musculoskeletal Complaints
Authors: Gondo Adi Ahmad , Nuskin Gita Safirah , Khatimah Andi Husnul , Rahmadani Rahmadani , Lestari Sepdianti
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Musculoskeletal complaints are often caused by accidents and occupational diseases. High heels that are often used by women workers in various companies can cause abnormalities in the shape of the feet. The purpose of this study was to detect the effect of using high heels on the foot arch of female workers in Makassar. Methods: This is a quantitative research using a cross-sectional research design. The sample in this study was 30 female workers who use high heels in Makassar who were selected using a non-probability sampling method with purposive sampling type. The data are primary data obtained through the measurement of the medial longitudinal arch with grid paper measurement which was analyzed using the Meyer line and the wet footprint examination which was analyzed by the Clarke index. Furthermore, the measurement of musculoskeletal complaint was analyzed using Nordic body map. Results: From research conducted on 30 respondents, more than 50% of respondents have pes cavus. The results of data analysis also showed the effect of heel height on increasing the height of the medial longitudinal arch of the sample based on the correlation of heel height and Clarke index. Conclusion: It found that the measurement of the soles of the feet on grid paper with the Meyer line parameter was not directly related to musculoskeletal complaints, on the contrary the Clark index could be used as a specific parameter in detecting an increase in the median longitudinal arc in the form of pes cavus.
Harnessing the value of TCTP in breast cancer treatment resistance: an opportunity for personalized therapy
Authors: Santamaria Gianluca , Cioce Mario , Rizzuto Antonia , Fazio Vito Michele , Viglietto Giuseppe , Lucibello Maria
Published: July 2023

Early identification of breast cancer (BC) patients at a high risk of progression may aid in therapeutic and prognostic aims. This is especially true for metastatic disease, which is responsible for most cancer-related deaths. Growing evidence indicates that the translationally controlled tumor protein (TCTP) may be a clinically relevant marker for identifying poorly differentiated aggressive BC tumors. TCTP is an intriguing protein with pleiotropic functions, which is involved in multiple signaling pathways. TCTP may also be involved in stress response, cell growth and proliferation-related processes, underlying its potential role in the initiation of metastatic growth. Thus, TCTP marks specific cancer cell sub-populations with pronounced stress adaptation, stem-like and immune-evasive properties. Therefore, we have shown that in vivo phospho-TCTP levels correlate with the response of BC cells to anti-HER2 agents. In this review, we discuss the clinical relevance of TCTP for personalized therapy, specific TCTP-targeting strategies, and currently available therapeutic agents. We propose TCTP as an actionable clinically relevant target that could potentially improve patient outcomes.
A Study on the Application of Smart Construction Safety Management System to Tunnel Construction Based on Worker Location Monitoring Technology
Authors: Lee Jungwoo , Park So Hyun , Chung YoJin , Byon Chan
Published: July 2023

Due to the inherent risks associated with tunnel construction, including potential collapse, various types of work activities, and challenging visibility and communication conditions, safety management in tunnel projects requires significant investment in terms of cost and time. In this research, we propose and demonstrate a novel smart construction system that utilizes worker location monitoring technology to enhance safety in tunnel construction. The system comprises a wearable beacon integrated into safety helmets, scanners strategically placed at regular intervals inside the tunnel, environmental sensors for monitoring temperature, pressure, and air quality, and mobile devices for collecting and analyzing data on workers and the environment. Through a field demonstration conducted in a Korean tunnel construction site, we validated the effectiveness of the proposed system, which demonstrated real-time monitoring of workers and reliable communication capabilities, leading to improved safety and cost-efficiency in tunnel construction. By implementing the proposed system, we achieved a significant reduction of 37% in monthly construction costs and 77% in annual construction costs compared to conventional methods.
B meson Decays in Confined Covariant Quark Model
Authors: Dubnička Stanislav , Dubničková Anna Zuzana , Ivanov Mikhail Alekseevich , Liptaj Andrej
Published: July 2023

The aim this text to present the confined covariant quark model (CCQM) and review its applications to the decays of B mesons. We do so in the context of existing experimental measurements and theoretical results of other authors, which we review also. The physics principles are in detail exposed for the CCQM, the other results (theoretical and experimental) are surveyed in an enumerative way with comments. We proceed by considering successively three categories of decay processes: leptonic, semileptonic and non-leptonic.
Enhanced Adsorption Performance Cross-Linked Chitosan/Citrus reticulata Peel Waste Composites as Low Cost and Green Bio-Adsorbents: Kinetic, Equilibrium Isotherm, and Thermodynamic Studies
Authors: Akin Sahbaz Deniz
Published: July 2023

This study revealed the synthesis of cross-linked chitosan/Citrus reticulata peel waste (C/CRPW) composites that could be used as low-cost and green bio-adsorbents for the removal of Congo red (CR) dye from aqueous solutions. C/CRPW composites containing different amounts of Citrus reticulata peel waste (CRPW) and chitosan were prepared and cross-linked with glutaraldehyde. The composites were characterized by FESEM, FTIR, and BET. The C/CRPW composites as a new type of bio-adsorbents displayed superior adsorption capability toward anionic CR molecules and the adsorption capacities increased by incorporation of CRPW. Effects of different ambient conditions such as contact time, pH, adsorbent dosage, initial adsorbate concentration, and temperature were fully studied. The conditions which obtained 43.57 mg/g of the highest adsorption capacity were conducted at pH 4, initial concentration of 100 mg/L, adsorbent dosage of 2.0 g/L, and contact time of 24 hours at 328 K. The adsorption data was found to follow the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Freundlich isotherm model. According to the findings of this investigation, it was observed that the C/CRWP composites can be used as adsorbents due to their advantages of simple preparation process, environmentally friendly, renewable, efficient, and low-cost.
An Updated Review (2015–2022) on the Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Importance of Lippia javanica (Burm. f.) Spreng.
Authors: Shode Francis , Sabiu Saheed , Aribisala Jamiu Olaseni , Govender Krishna Kuben
Published: July 2023

Lippia javanica (Burm. f.) is a medicinal plant with multiple native uses in the treatment of colds, influenza, pneumonia, coughs, dermatitis, tuberculosis, asthma, and bronchial diseases. However, it remains underutilized in drug development. In this review, existing studies on the pharmacological activities of L. javanica, more specifically the antitumor, antiviral, and antibacterial properties as well as recent metabolites identified from the plant were appraised. Background information on the plant's ecological distribution, ethnobotanical importance, toxicity, and cytotoxicity activity was also provided. The information in the review was gathered from major scientific databases (Google scholar, BioMed Central, Scopus, PubMed, Springer, Web of Science, and Science Direct) using journals, conference proceedings, dissertations, books, and/or chapters. The review compiled 66 new metabolites from the plant while establishing the anticancer, antiviral, antibacterial, and other important pharmacological activities of the organic (most especially methanol and acetone) and aqueous extracts of various parts of the plant attributed to several secondary metabolites present in the volatile oil of the plant, which includes carvone, ipsdienone, limonene, linalool, myrcene, ocimenone, caryophyllene, piperitenone, sabinene, p-cymene, sabinene, myrcene, ipsenone, and tagetenone. While some of the metabolites of L. javanica have been linked through pharmacological studies to the various traditional uses of the plant, some others remain unexplored, emphasizing how underutilized the plant is in drug research and development. It is envisaged that the reports from this review will help to further encourage future research and guide further investigations into the pharmaceutical and medicinal uses of L. javanica.
Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of New Quinoline and Anthranilic Acid Derivatives as Potential Quorum-Sensing Inhibitors
Authors: Perković Ivana , Poljak Tanja , Savijoki Kirsi , Varmanen Pekka , Maravić-Vlahoviček Gordana , Beus Maja , Kučević Anja , Džajić Ivan , Rajić Zrinka
Published: July 2023

Inhibition of quorum sensing (QS)-dependent biofilm formation and virulence is extensively investigated as a novel approach to combat bacterial pathogens by impeding their ability to cause antibiotic-tolerant diseases. Such strategies are considered a promising alternative to conventional antibacterial therapy since interrupting the central cell-to-cell communication system imposes less selective pressure on the target pathogen. In this study, novel hybrid compounds composed of anthranilic acids substituted with halogens at different positions of the phenyl ring, and 4-(2-aminoethyl/4-aminobuthyl)amino-7-chloroquinoline linked via 1,3,4-oxadiazole were synthesized using standard procedures. Their anti-QS activities were evaluated using Chromobacterium violaceum ATCC31532 (anti-biofilm and bactericidal activities) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 (anti-biofilm/-virulence activities). The results showed that compounds 15–19 and 23 inhibited the production of violacein, the QS-inducible pigment, in C. violaceum to a similar extent as the model QS inhibitor - quercetin (83.5–90%). Compound 15 exhibited the strongest effect on P. aeruginosa in the anti-biofilm screening, reducing its ability to form biofilm by almost 50%, while compounds 16 and 19 were able to reduce the biofilm formation by approximately 30%. However, compound 23 did not demonstrate significant anti-biofilm activity and only inhibited pyocyanin production in P. aeruginosa. In conclusion, this study suggests that 1,3,4-oxadiazoles 15, 16, and 19 are the most promising compounds for future research as novel QS inhibitors against Gram-negative bacteria equipped with different QS signaling pathways.
Modeling the Spatial Distribution of Different Strains of the COVID-19 Virus Based on the GeoSER(D) Model
Authors: Vyklyuk Yaroslav , Nevinskyi Denys , Chopyak Valentyna , Golubovska Olga , Hazdiuk Kateryna , Škoda Miroslav
Published: July 2023

The paper proposed a modification of the GeoSER(D) model previously developed by us by detailing the age structure of the population, personal schedule on weekdays and working days, and individual health characteristics of the agents, this made it possible to build a more realistic model of the functioning of the city and its residents. The developed model made it possible to simulate the spread of 3 types of the strain of the COVID-19 virus, and to analyze the adequacy of this model in the case of unhindered spread of the virus among city residents. The paper showed that SARS COV 2 spreads mainly from contacts in workplaces and transport, and schoolchildren and preschool children are the consequence, not the initiator of the epidemic. Fluctuations in the dynamics of various indicators of the spread of SARS COV 2 associated with the difference in the daily schedule on weekdays and weekends. It has been shown that people's daily schedules strongly influence the spread of SARS COV 2. For the more contagious "rapid" strains of SARS COV 2 (omicron), immunocompetent people become a significant source of infection. For the less contagious "slow strains" (alpha) of SARS COV 2, the most active source of infection is immunocompromised individuals (pregnant women). The more contagious – "fast" strain of the SARS COV 2 virus (omicron) spreads faster in public transport. For less contagious – "slow" strains of the virus (alpha), the greatest infection occurs due to work and educational contacts.
Clinical Performance of the Gore Septal Occluder in Patent Foramen Ovale Closure in Different Septal Anatomies: 1 Year- Results From a Single-Center Experience
Authors: Verolino Giuseppe , Calderone Dario , Gavazzoni Mara , Sala Davide , Sganzerla Paolo
Published: July 2023

Background: PFO (Patent foramen ovale) is a common defect that affects about 25% of the population. Although its presence is asymptomatic in the majority of the cases, the remaining part becomes overt with different symptoms, including cryptogenic stroke. The PFO closure procedure is widely available to date with the most used Amplatzer PFO Occluder, also in complex anatomy, but the performance of another device, the GORE Septal Occluder (GSO), has not been completely explored with regard to different septal anatomies.
Methods: From March 2012 to June 2020, 118 consecutive patients with an indication for PFO closure were treated using the GSO system and included in a prospective analysis and followed. After 12 months, every patient underwent transcranial Doppler to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.
Results: of 111 patients evaluated, 107 showed effective PFO closure (96,4%) and 4 showed a residual shunt (3,6%). To better evaluate the device performance, the overall population was sorted into 2 clusters based on the echocardiographic characteristics. The main difference between groups was for PFO width (4,85 ± 1,8 vs 2,9 ± 1 mm, p <0,001) and PFO tunnel length (12,6 ± 3,8 vs 7,2 ± 2 respectively, p <0,001), allowing identification of complex anatomy and simple anatomy, respectively. Regardless of the aforementioned cluster, the GSO performance to reach an effective closure was independent of anatomy type and the chosen device size.
Conclusion: GSO device showed efficacy and safety at 1-year follow-up in patients with at least 1 anatomical factor of complexity of PFO, irrespectively from the level of complexity itself.
Dark Matter in the Milky Way as the F-Type of Vacuum Polarization around Eicheon
Authors: Cherkas Sergey L. , Kalashnikov Vladimir L.
Published: July 2023

Dark matter in the Milky Way is explained as the F-type of vacuum polarization, which could be considered as dark radiation. A nonsingular solution for dark radiation exists in the presence of eicheon (i.e., an extremely compact object resembling a black hole) in the galaxy’s center. The model presented is spherically symmetric, but an approximate surface density of a baryonic galaxy disk is taken into account by smearing the disk over a sphere.
Repeated Transcranial Photobiomodulation with Light Emitting Diodes Improves Psychomotor Vigilance and EEG Networks of the Human Brain
Authors: Chaudhari Akhil , Wang Xinlong , Wu Anqi , Liu Hanli
Published: July 2023

Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) has been suggested as a non-invasive neuromodulation tool. Repetitive administration of light-emitting diode (LED)-based tPBM for several weeks significantly improved human cognition. To understand the electrophysiological effects of LED-tPBM on the human brain, we investigated alterations by repeated tPBM in vigilance performance and brain networks using electroencephalography (EEG) in healthy participants. Active and sham LED-based tPBM were administered to the right forehead of young participants twice a week for four weeks. The participants performed a psychomotor vigilance task (PVT) during each tPBM/sham experiment. A 64-electrode EEG system recorded electrophysiological signals from each participant during the first and last visits in the 4-week study. Topographical maps of EEG power enhanced by tPBM were statistically compared for the repeated tPBM effect. A new data-processing framework combining the group singular value decompensation (gSVD) with eLORETA was implemented to identify EEG brain networks. The reaction time of PVT in the tPBM-treated group was significantly improved over four weeks compared to that in the sham group. We observed acute increases in EEG delta and alpha powers during 10-min LED-tPBM while the participants performed the PVT task. We also found that theta, beta, and gamma EEG powers significantly increased globally after four weeks of LED-tPBM. Combining gSVD with eLORETA enabled us to identify EEG brain networks and the corresponding network power changes by repeated 4-week tPBM. This study clearly demonstrated that 4-week prefrontal LED-tPBM can neuromodulate several key EEG networks, implying a possible causal effect between modulated brain networks and improved psychomotor vigilance outcomes.
Canine Somatic Mutations from Whole Exome Sequencing of B-Cell Lymphomas in Six Canine Breeds
Authors: Kim Sungryong , Kim Namphil , Kang Hyo-Min , Jang Hye-Jin , Na Ki-Jeong
Published: July 2023

Canine lymphoma (CL) is one of the most common malignant tumors in dogs. The cause of CL remains unclear. Genetic mutations that have been suggested as possible causes of CL are not fully understood. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) is a time- and cost-effective method for detecting genetic variants targeting only protein-coding regions (exons) that are part of the entire genome region. A total of eight patients with B-cell lymphomas were recruited, and WES analysis was performed on whole blood and lymph node aspirate samples from each patient. A total of 17 somatic variants (GOLIM4, ITM2B, STN1, UNC79, PLEKHG4, BRF1, ENSCAFG00845007156, SEMA6B, DSC1, TNFAIP1, MYLK3, WAPL, ADORA2B, LOXHD1, GP6, AZIN1, and NCSTN) with moderate to high impact were identified by WES analysis. Through a Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis of 17 genes with somatic mutations, a total of 16 pathways were identified. Overall, the somatic mutations identified in this study suggest novel candidate mutations for CL, and further studies are needed to confirm the role of these mutations.
A Comprehensive Evaluation of Heavy Metal Contaminations in Soils of Ohio and West Virginia and Cucurbitaceous Vegetables Grown in Respective Farms and Implications on Human Health
Authors: Chinnannan Karthik , Somagattu Prapooja , Yammanuru Hyndavi , Nimmakayala Padma , Reddy Umesh K
Published: July 2023

Contamination of soil and crops with heavy metals (HMs) poses a significant environmental challenge in the United States. Hence, this study aimed to assess HM contamination levels from sampled Ohio and West Virginia soils using various pollution indicators analyses, including Enrichment Factor (EF), Geo-accumulation index (lgeo), Contamination Factor (CF), and Pollution Load Index (PLI) and identify the Translocation Factor (TF) of HMs in the edible part of the vegetables and further evaluate health risks associated with dietary exposure through estimations of Estimated Daily Intake (EDI), Hazard Index (HI), Target Hazard Quotient (THQ), Cancer Risk (CR) and Target Cancer Risk (TCR) on adults and children. In this study, Fe was the most predominant contaminant, ranging from 28.41 to 67.36 g/kg in the soil. Cancer risk assessment revealed that Ni poses significant risks. Therefore, regular monitoring of metal concentrations in soil and vegetables grown in these regions might mitigate potential health hazards in the future.
Prompt Engineering in Medical Education
Authors: Heston Thomas F , Khun Charya
Published: July 2023

Artificial intelligence-powered generative language models (GLMs), such as ChatGPT and Google Bard, have the potential to provide personalized learning, unlimited practice opportunities, and interactive engagement 24/7, with immediate feedback. However, to fully utilize GLMs, properly formulated instructions are essential. Prompt engineering is a systematic approach to effectively communicating with GLMs to achieve the desired results. Well-crafted prompts yield good responses from the GLM, while poorly constructed prompts will lead to unsatisfactory responses. Besides the challenges of prompt engineering, significant concerns are associated with using GLMs in medical education, including ensuring accuracy, mitigating bias, maintaining privacy, and avoiding excessive reliance on technology. Future directions involve developing more sophisticated prompt engineering techniques, integrating GLMs with other technologies, creating personalized learning pathways, and researching the effectiveness of GLMs in medical education.
Modeling Height—Diameter Relationship Using Artificial Neural Networks for Durango Pine Species in Mexico
Authors: Ou Yuduan , Quiñonez-Barraza Geronimo
Published: July 2023

The total tree height (h) and diameter at breast height (dbh) relationship is an essential tool in forest management and planning. The height—diameter (h-dbh) relationship had been studied with several approaches and for several species worldwide. The nonlinear mixed effect modeling (NLMEM) has been extensively used and lately the resilient backpropagation artificial neural network (RBPANN) approach has been a trend topic for modeling this relationship. The artificial neural network (ANN) is a computing system based in artificial intelligence and inspired in biological neural network for supervised learning. In this study the NLMEN and RBPANN approaches were used for modeling the h—dbh relationship for Durango pine species (Pinus durangensis Martínez) in mixed-species forest from Mexico. The total dataset considered 1,000 (11,472 measured trees) randomly selected from 14,390 temporary forest inventory plots and the dataset was randomly divided into two parts; 50% for training and 50% for testing. An unsupervised clustering analysis was used to grouped the dataset into 10 clusters based on k-means clustering method and plot-variables like density, basal area, mean dbh, mean h, quadratic mean diameter, altitude and aspect. The RBPANN was performed for tangent hyperbolicus (RBPANN-tanh), softplus (RBPANN-softplus), and logistic (RBPANN-logistic) activation functions for functions in cross product of the covariate or neurons and the weights for the ANN analysis. For both training and testing, 10 classical statistics (e.g., RMSE, R2, AIC, BIC, logLik) were computed for the residual values and assess the approaches for h—dbh relationship. For training and testing, the ANNs approach outperformed the NLMEM approach, and the RBPANN-tanh has the best performance in both training and testing phases.
Quality of Bokashi-type Biofertilizer Formulations and its Application in the Production of Vegetables in an Ecological System
Authors: Kruker Gregory , Guidi Eduardo Schabatoski , Muniz Juliano dos Santos , Mafra Álvaro Luiz
Published: July 2023

The objective of this study was to assess the impact of different inoculation technologies on the aerobic biological semi-decomposition process of bokashi-type biofertilizer formulations. We examined their effects on the chemical and biological quality of the product, as well as their influence on the agronomic and nutritional characteristics of red-beet and cabbage crops in the field. The highest yields of field-grown beet crops were obtained from seedlings produced using the following treatments: bokashi biofertilizer + biodynamic preparations 502-507 BPB (62.6 Mg ha-1), bokashi + Chamomilla 12CH (60.2 Mg ha-1), and bokashi + Carbo vegetabilis 12 CH (56.3 Mg ha-1). These results corresponded to an increase of 60.9%, 54.7%, and 44.7%, respectively, compared to the yield of the control treatment (38.9 Mg ha-1). The increase in productivity of cabbage plants was higher in the treatment bokashi + Calcarea carbônica 12 CH (35.8 Mg ha-1), being 148.6% higher than the control (14.4 Mg ha-1).The content of moisture, carbon, nitrogen, C/N ratio, and pH H2O in the majority of the evaluated formulations, comply with the standards outlined in IN Nº 61, 2020, by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Supply, qualifying them as class "A" solid organic compound fertilizers.
Surface Behavior of ZnO Films Prepared at Room Temperature
Authors: Wei Da-Hua , Tong Sheng-Kai , Chen Sheng-Chiang , Huang Rong-Tan
Published: July 2023

The surface behavior of the ZnO-based films could be modulated via a postannealing and ultraviolet (UV) irradiation with different powers and time, respectively. These present results could provide modulate the microstructure related in grain-size distribution and photocatalytic behavior for potential guide in the field of wide bandgap semiconducting oxides. The ZnO films were prepared onto Corning-1737 glass substrates by using radio-frequency magnetron sputtering without supplying oxygen source at room temperature. For the purpose of obtaining modulable grain microstructures, the as-prepared ZnO films (Z0) were treated via a postannealing modification in vacuum furnace at 300°C for 30 minutes after deposition (Z300) accompanied with the adjustable internal stress. The contact angle (CA) value of ZnO film reduced from 95° to 68° was owning to the different grain microstructure accompanied by a change in size variation. In addition, the UV light with different irradiation powers could also be used to improve the hydrophilicity varied from hydrophobic status to superhydrophilic status due to the desirable surface characteristics of the photocatalytic action. In addition, the photocatalytic activity of ZnO film exhibited efficient photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) under UV irradiation, with a chemical reaction constant of 2.93×10-3 min−1. In this present work, we demonstrated that the CA value of the ZnO films not only caused from hydrophobic to hydrophilic status accompanied by a change in grain size combined with internal stress but also induced by the UV light irradiation combined with photocatalytic activity simultaneously. On the other hand, the enhanced surface plasmonic resonance could be observed that is due to couple electron and photon oscillations and can be generated at the interface between a flat, continuous Pt capping nanolayer. This designed structure could also be considered as a Pt electrode pattern onto ZnO (metal Pt/ ceramic ZnO) for multifunctional heterostructured sensors and devices in near future.
A New Land Cover Map of Two Watersheds under Long-Term Environmental Monitoring in the Swedish Arctic Using Random Forest Classification of Sentinel-2 Data
Authors: Auda Yves , Lundin Erik J. , Gustafsson Jonas , Pokrovsky Oleg S. , Cazaurang Simon , Orgogozo Laurent
Published: July 2023

A land cover map of two arctic catchments, nearby the Abisko Scientific Research Station, was obtained from a classification of a Sentinel-2 satellite image and a ground survey performed in July 2022. The two contiguous catchments, Miellajokka and Stordalen, are covered by various ecotypes, from boreal forest to alpine tundra and peatland. The random forests algorithm correctly identified 88% of polygon pixels reserved for testing. The developed workflow relied solely on open source software and acquired ground observations. Space organization was directed by the altitude as demonstrated by the intersection of the land cover with the topography. Comparison between this new land cover map and previous ones based on data acquired between 2008 and 2011 shows some trends of vegetation cover evolution in response to climate change in the considered area.
Changing Law of Permeability of Coal Reservoirs under Variable Pressure Conditions and Its Influence on Extraction Efficiency of Coalbed Methane
Authors: Liu Jianbao , Song Zhimin , Yang Chengtao , Li Bing , Ren Jiangang , Chen Shengjie
Published: July 2023

Coal permeability data are critical in the prevention and control of coal and gas outbursts in mines and are an important reservoir parameter for the development of coalbed methane. The mechanism by which permeability is affected by gas pressure is complex. We used a self-developed true triaxial seepage experimental device that collects lignite and anthracite coal samples, sets fixed axial pressure and confining pressure, and changes gas pressure by changing the orientation of the coal seam to study the influence of the gas pressure on the permeability of the coal seam under the conditions of different coal types and different bedding orientations. Coal permeability decreased rapidly and then decreased slowly and tended to be stable with the increase in gas pressure. This conforms to the power exponential fitting relationship, and the fitting degree reaches more than 99%. The permeabilities of lignite and anthracite were basically the same under various pressure conditions, indicating that the influence of coal type on coal permeability was not significant. The comparison of the two anthracite coal samples showed that the sample's permeability with a bedding plane vertical to the seepage direction was significantly lower than that of the bedding plane parallel to the seepage direction, indicating that gas seeped more easily along the bedding. The sensitivity coefficient of permeability with the change in gas pressure was calculated. The analysis showed that coal permeability was sensitive to changes in gas pressure during the low-pressure stage. When the gas pressure was greater than 0.8 MPa, the sensitivity coefficient was significantly reduced, which may be related to the slow increase in the amount of gas absorbed by the coal seam in the high-pressure stage. A theoretical calculation model of coal seam permeability considering adsorption/desorption and seepage effects was proposed and then verified with experimental results showing that the theoretical model better reflected the permeability characteristics of coal and predicted its permeability. Using the finite element simulation software COMSOL, the extraction efficiency of the coal seam gas under different gas pressure conditions was simulated. The results showed that with an increase in gas pressure, coal permeability and extraction efficiency decreased. In the low-pressure stage, the reduction in the extraction efficiency was more obvious than that in the high-pressure stage.
IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM MERDEKA PADA MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA DI KELAS VII SMP NEGERI 2 BATANG
Authors: Safira Ain Nur , Rakhmawati Ani , Wisnu Wardana Muhammad Aditya
Published: July 2023

The Ministry of Education and Culture develops the Independent Curriculum (Which previously called as curriculum prototype) as a learning recovery effort in the midst of conditions that are expected to improve. Learning recovery is carried out to overcome the learning loss experienced by students during the pandemic. The purpose of this study was to find out whether the independent curriculum had been properly implemented at SMP Negeri 2 Batang. This study uses qualitative methods and research techniques in the form of interviews with teachers women lesson language Indonesia Of Junior High School Negeri 2 Batang as well as field studies or field research. Project strengthening profile student Pancasila has been implemented with the theme of Local Wisdom in the form of exploring herbal ingredients, all things in the Tiban market, traces of ancestral lands, and old school culinary delights. So, from this study it can be concluded that SMP Negeri 2 Batang has implemented independent curriculum-based learning and has developed and implemented projects to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Education and Culture
ANALISIS SEMIOTIKA RIFFATERRE PADA CERPEN SERIBU KUNANG-KUNANG DI MANHATTAN KARYA UMAR KAYAM
Authors: Rohali Nehla , Wilyanti Liza Septa
Published: July 2023

This study aims to find meaning distortions, shifts in meaning, matrices, models, variants, and hypograms of Umar Kayam's short story Seribu Fireflies in Manhattan. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The data collection method used is the hermeneutic method which adheres to Riffaterre's semiotic theory. From the research that has been done, it is found that there are four possible stories and two types of indirect expressions in this short story in the form of meaning distortion which includes metaphor and metonymy, and replacement of meaning which includes contradiction, ambiguity, and nonsense. The matrix of this short story is a two-way conversation between Jane and Marno who leads the whole story with a romantic but firm model by Umar Kayaman. The conclusion of the research that can be drawn is that short stories can be categorized as contemporary literary works because of the complexity of the language style, the indirect expression in this short story is in the form of deviation and substitution of meaning, and the matrix of this short story is a two-way conversation between Jane and Marno who leads the whole story with a model that romantic but firm
Ugi 5-center-4-component reaction of α-Amino Aldehydes/Deprotection/Cyclization sequence leading to substituted 2-oxopiperazine derivatives
Authors: Splandesci Marta , Wróbel Martyna Z. , Madura Izabela D. , Dawidowski Maciej
Published: July 2023

A synthetic route leading to densely functionalized 2-oxopiperazine derivatives is presented. The strategy employs a 5-center-4-component variant of Ugi multicomponent reaction followed by a deprotection/cyclization sequence. N-Boc-α-amino aldehydes were used for the first time as carbonyl components in a key Ugi 5-center-4-compent reaction (U-5C-4CR). It is shown that the presented synthetic route can lead to rigid, heterocyclic scaffolds, as demonstrated by the synthesis of tetrahydro-2H-pyrazino[1,2-a]pyrazine-3,6,9(4H)-trione β-turn mimetic and derivatives of 1,6-dioxooctahydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine and 3,8-dioxohexahydro-3H-oxazolo[3,4-a]pyrazine.
Species invasion alters fish mercury biomagnification rates
Authors: Rennie Michael , James Leah A. H. , Arnott Shelley E. , Casselman John M. , Evans David O. , Sprules W. Gary
Published: July 2023

Bythotrephes cederströemi have invaded numerous inland lakes in North America, many of which are stratified and support offshore fishes like the Cisco (Coregonus artedi). While evaluations based on changes in zooplankton community composition following Bythotrephes invasion predict an increase in Cisco mercury concentrations, this phenomenon was not detected from a survey evaluating temporal changes in Cisco Hg across a broad range of lakes varying in the presence or absence of Bythotrephes. Here, we compare temporal changes in Cisco biomagnification factor slopes (i.e., slopes of relationships between Cisco Hg and δ15N isotopes) from lakes experiencing Bythotrephes invasion over the study period to those already invaded (as a reference) over similar time periods. Our results show that biomagnification slopes after Bythotrephes invasion either changed direction entirely (from positive to negative relationships) or decreased in elevation relative to those prior to invasion. No such pattern was observed in previously invaded reference lakes. Reductions in Cisco biomagnification slopes and/or intercepts following Bythotrephes invasion suggest that conversion efficiency (and therefore growth) of Cisco increased after invasion (i.e., less Hg accumulates in fish at an equivalent trophic position after vs. before invasion). Back-calculated Cisco growth rates and size-at-age were greater in the presence of Bythotrephes than without, further supporting the hypothesis that changes in Hg biomagnification are likely due to increased conversion efficiency. These findings highlight the potential importance of foraging energetics over and above shifts in trophic position in modifying fish contaminant concentrations.
Enhancing Implicit Mentalizing in Autism Spectrum Disorder with Theta-burst stimulation of the Right Temporoparietal Junction: A Randomized Sham-controlled Double-blind Crossover Study
Authors: Hallajian Amir-Homayun , Dehghani-Arani Fateme , Sima Sepehr , Heydari Amirmahdi , Sharifi Kiomars , Rahmati Yasamin , Rostami Reza , Salehinejad Mohammad Ali
Published: July 2023

Theory of mind (ToM), the ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others, is impaired in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The right temporoparietal junction (TPJ) is a key brain region in ToM with altered activity in ASD. Theta-burst stimulation is a non-invasive brain stimulation method that can be used to modulate cortical activity.The present study investigated the impact of theta-burst stimulation on the rTPJ on implicit mentalizing and egocentric bias in children and adolescents with high-functioning ASD. Out of the 17 initially recruited subjects, 12 completed three sessions of continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS), intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS), and sham stimulation in a randomized order. Immediately after each stimulation session, cognitive correlates of ToM including implicit mentalizing and egocentric bias were evaluated using a computerized test. Both cTBS and iTBS significantly improved implicit mentalizing with a large effect size compared to sham stimulation, with cTBS being more effective than iTBS. However, the analysis showed no effect of stimulation on egocentric bias. The main limitation of this study was the small sample size, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. The findings suggest that theta-burst stimulation improves theory of mind in ASD and highlights the causal relationship between the rTPJ and implicit mentalizing in this population. The rTPJ may be a potential target for improving implicit mentalizing ability in autism and other disorders with impaired ToM.
Efficient Estimation of Population Variance of a Sensitive Variable Using a New Scrambling Response Model
Authors: Saleem Iram , Sanaullah Aamir , Al-Essa Laila A , Bashir Shakila
Published: July 2023

In this study, a new scrambling response model is introduced to deal with a sensitive variable, and then following the proposed scrambling response model, a generalized estimator for variance estimation of sensitive variable based-on two auxiliary information. The expressions of the bias, the mean square error, and the minimum mean square error are derived up to the first order of approximation. Simulation and empirical results show that the proposed generalized estimator under both scrambling response models attains minimum mean square error as compared to existing estimators. Also, the degree of privacy protection of the respondent for the proposed model is evaluated through simulation and empirical study.
Genetic Functional Similarity Clustering Using CRISPR-Cas9 Knockout Data
Authors: Lee Jion , Cho Min Hyung , Hong Han sol , No Kyoung Tai , Cho Kwang Hwi
Published: July 2023

Background:
Machine learning models have become a powerful tool in the field of genetics, allowing scientists to make more accurate predictions about the functions of genes using currently available information. Utilizing both pre-existing annotations from previous studies and multiple genome-wide experimental data would provide us with the potential to construct a more comprehensive model about the functional similarity between genes.
Results:
In this paper, we used knockout phenotype information obtained from CRISPR-cas9 knockout experiments performed under various conditions and using various cells to improve gene functional similarity prediction. We applied Hierarchical Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise (HDBSCAN) and Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering algorithms to find functionally linked gene groups from knockout data. Subsequent gene enrichment analysis revealed that gene groups defined with knockout data could be associated with specific biological functionality with a high degree of statistical significance. Furthermore, we were able to identify possible functional similarities between an undescribed gene and previously researched genes by using HDBSCAN labels. As a case study, we manually investigated KCNA1/SCN9A pair, which showed highly similar HDBSCAN label profiles, and identified that they were both associated with Oncogene-Induced Senescence (OIS), information that was not found in available databases.
Conclusion:
We found that previously unaddressed functional similarities between genes could be identified from genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 phenotype datasets. This approach might help to identify novel biomarkers or potential drug targets for diseases with few therapeutic options.