bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Results of the latest interdisciplinary research conducted in the Church of St. James in Sandomierz
Authors: Doroz-Turek Małgorzata , Gołembnik Andrzej , Kamińska Justyna , Rabiega Kamil
Published: October 2024

The article is a summary of interdisciplinary research conducted in the 13th-century Dominican Church of St. James in Sandomierz in May 2022. The research included an archaeological survey located at the junction of the presbytery and the nave, followed by an architectural and historical-artistic analysis of the discovered walls and architectural details. The aim of the work was to obtain new materials regarding the beginnings and subsequent transformations of the church of St. James. In addition to traditional research and documentation methods, digital technologies were used, i.e. digital photography, laser scanning and photogrammetry. The stages of archaeological work recorded in this way could be incorporated into the existing digital 3D model of the entire monastery complex. Archaeological methods, as well as preserved source materials (textual and iconographic) were used to date individual structures. Due to later excavations (related to reconstructions and burials), the relationship between the layers recorded in the excavation did not create a clear sequence and cannot be the basis for findings regarding chronology. The initial dating was therefore based on the relationship between the walls and on the dimensions of the discovered bricks. It was established that the brick foundation marked as k. 43/44 may come from the 13th century and constitute a fragment of the unpreserved choir partition of the church – this hypothesis will require verification in the future. Additionally, a previously unknown, possibly medieval wall with a NS course (k. 3) on the line of pillars between the naves was uncovered, as well as a vaulted ceiling of the vestibule of the crypt under the Martyrs’ Chapel. The discovered architectural details include a fragment of a 13th-century ceramic molding, perhaps coming from the choir partition, and stone floor slabs. The discovered brick structures, architectural details and traces of numerous secondary excavations prove that the examined part of the church has undergone numerous transformations over the centuries and was intensively used for burials.
Building a dataset of Wrocław’s historic tenements. Image annotation for machine learning applications
Authors: Marcinów Aleksandra , Biegańska Małgorzata , Kowalska Bianka , Baran Hubert , Hardzetski Daniil , Kwaśnicka Halina
Published: October 2024

In recent years, the development of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced new possibilities in the field of architecture. In the realm of compositional analysis and recognition of architectural details, AI can have a significant impact, supporting historical-architectural research, the valorisation of historic buildings, and design in accordance with historical context. However, the successful use of AI in analysing architectural objects requires large datasets to train and test the models. The article aims to demonstrate the creation of a new dataset containing annotated images. The NeoFaçade collection serves as a historical dataset, containing façades of the 19th and 20th century townhouses from Wrocław and, in due course, other cities with similar architectural styles (for example, Szczecin or Berlin). Gathering high-quality photographic material and marking architectural elements accurately, enables to use the dataset for various AI tasks: semantic segmentation, image classification, and generation of pictures of tenement house façades. This way, the NeoFaçade dataset can potentially be applied in architectural practice or historic preservation. The methodology for creating the dataset developed by the authors consists of three stages: preparation of the data acquisition procedure, data processing: creation of a dataset that meets the requirements and a summary of the dataset. All stages are discussed in detail in the paper, including an example annotation of one of the townhouses. In the future, the research team will focus on expanding the collection with new photographs, while also striving to demonstrate NeoFaçade value as a tool supporting innovative research projects and practical applications.
Exploring Łódź’s city centre – from the origins to modern times
Authors: Włodarczyk Monika
Published: October 2024

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of changes in the perception and functionality of Łódź’s centre within the context of urban and social transformations. It focuses on identifying key factors influencing the city’s spatial and social evolution, examining how historical and emerging centres affect its structure and residents’ lives. Utilizing a broad methodology based on spatial data, historical analysis, and results from field research and surveys, the author aims to understand the dynamics of changes in Łódź’s urban structure. The conclusions highlight the importance of adaptive urban strategies that consider changing social needs and expectations, indicating the development of multi-functional centres as a response to the complex challenges of the modern city. The study sheds light on spatial restructuring processes, emphasizing the role of social participation and innovative approaches in shaping the future of urban centres.
Sky view factor method as an analytical tool in the analysis of compactness of an urban interior
Authors: Kaźmierczak Bartosz
Published: October 2024

This article is aimed to present the results of the study on urban canyon compactness. The topic seems to be vital as physiognomic research on urban canyons has so far relied on visual assessment made by an observer intuitively. These types of studies comply with relevant standards which define elements of a visually sensed space and prescribe methods of recording such a sensual experience. Therefore, such studies are classified within descriptive research, and are sometimes charged with such drawbacks as the subjectivity and lack of comparativeness. To attain higher objectivity, the number of respondents is typically increased and results are calculated and presented in the statistical form. This article presents an analytical methods based on a normative approach, the application of which will render measurable and comparable results. The purpose of the studies consisted in testing one of the normative methods, i.e., the sky view factor (SVF) method, in the objective calculation of compactness of an urban interior.
Landscape and digital nomads in Spanish rural areas. The case of Valverde de Burguillos
Authors: Buława Bartłomiej , Jagiełło Michał , Kozińska-Kasparek Aneta , Fernandez Torres Ignacio
Published: October 2024

The article examines the opportunities and challenges of peripheral rural areas with high landscape values in the context of digital nomads, who combine remote work with leisure. The problem addressed concerns the protection and development of such areas under the pressure of digital nomadism on the sample of the Spanish town Valverde de Burguillos. The literature review has shown that the nomadic lifestyle is becoming popular globally. The impact of digital nomads on rural landscapes has not yet been sufficiently investigated in the literature. The method employed was a case study, including an on-site study visit and a students’ idea for the town of Valverde de Burguillos in the form of a simulation. The analysed case study of an idea for Valverde de Burguillos presents a development centre and a digital nomad village. It focuses on integrating digital nomads into the local community and on their impact on the urban structure of the town and the adjacent landscape. On the one hand, it introduces new architecture and infrastructure into the rural landscape, transforming it. On the other hand, it enables conservation, protection, and access to the Water Culture heritage. The research highlights the importance of landscape values in social identity, branding, and sustainable development. Relationships were explored between the need to protect and develop valuable rural landscapes and the emerging tourism and residential trends related to digital nomads. At the same time, attention was given to the increasing prevalence of remote work and its impact on spatial structures, architecture, and landscapes. Emphasis was put on the adaptation and potential impact on local communities and surrounding landscapes, which can be considered a revision of design and housing paradigms.
Linfomas anaplásicos de grandes células associados a implantes mamários: Revisão Integrativa
Authors: Ferreira de Arruda Luis Henrique , Nogueira Carlos , Cação Diego Santana , Geara Rafael Miranda
Published: October 2024

Introdução: Embora populares e geralmente eficazes, implantes mamários apresentam riscos como contratura capsular, rompimento, infecção, dores crônicas e, em casos raros, linfoma anaplásico de grandes células (BIA-ALCL). Fatores como inflamação crônica, contaminação bacteriana e predisposição genética podem contribuir para o seu desenvolvimento. Objetivo: Revisar a literatura recente acerca do BIA-ALCL.
Método: Trata-se de um estudo exploratório baseado no método de revisão integrativa da literatura com síntese de evidências. A base de dados utilizada para seleção dos trabalhos foi a PUBMED, utilizando a seguinte estratégia de busca: (large[title] AND cell[title] AND anaplastic[title] AND lymphoma[title]) AND (breast[title] OR mamm*[title]) AND (impl*[title] OR prosth*[title]) AND (plastic*[title/abstract] OR reconstru*[title/abstract]). Foi estabelecido um corte temporal de cinco anos para seleção da amostra revisada.
Resultados: Foram identificados 18 trabalhos que atenderam à estratégia de busca, e nenhum texto foi excluído após a leitura dos títulos e resumos.
Conclusão: O BIA-ALCL, embora raro, representa uma preocupação significativa para pacientes submetidas à reconstrução mamária e colocação de implantes estéticos, especialmente os de silicone e, principalmente, os texturizados. A detecção precoce por métodos como citologia aspirativa é crucial para um prognóstico favorável, permitindo a remoção cirúrgica completa do implante e cápsula como tratamento curativo.
Schallabsorber prêt-à-porter?/Sound absorbers ready-to-install
Authors: Veres Eva , Fuchs Helmut V.
Published: October 2024

Gute Raumakustik erfordert in der Regel eine gründliche Auslegungsplanung und aufwendige bauliche Maßnahmen. Beide sind in der Regel teuer von Fachleuten durchzuführen und nur selten in Do-it-yourself-Verfahren zu erledigen. Sowohl die Planung als auch die Durchführung der Maßnahmen sind mit Zusatzkosten verbunden. Der Wunsch nach einer hervorragenden Raumakustik, die mit geringen Kosten und mit minimalem Zeitaufwand realisierbar ist, kann jetzt mit einem ganz einfachen raumakustischen Konzept in Erfüllung gehen. Ein Beispiel soll zeigen, wie dies mit leicht handhabbaren vorkonfektionierten Schallabsorber-Modulen ermöglicht wird, die in kleinen und mittelgroßen Räumen sofort auch von Laienhand ohne weiteres einsatzfähig (Prêt-à-porter) sind, etwa wie heute in der Textil- und Modebranche weitgehend üblich. Die verblüffende Wirkungsweise der neuartigen und patentierten Schallabsorber sowie ihr Zusammenspiel mit den gewöhnlich im Raum vorhandenen Absorbern wird durch Darstellung der entsprechenden Nachhallzeiten verdeutlicht.
UJI EFEKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERIEKSTRAK JAHE MERAH (Zingiber Officinale Var. rubrum) TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BAKTERI Staphylococcus Aureus SECARA IN VITRO
Authors: Isramilda  , Sukma Sahreni  , Salamatun Nisa
Published: October 2024

Latar Belakang : Staphylococcus aureus merupakan bakteri patogen oportunistik yang dapat ditemukan di permukaan kulit dan permukaan mukosa di beberapa organ manusia. Jahe merah (Zingiber officinale. var rubrum) mengandung senyawa Flavonoid, Fenol, Terponoid, dan Minyak astiri yang dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas ekstrak jahe merah dengan konsentrasi 60%, 80%, dan 100% terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus.
Metode : Penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimental menggunakan rancangan secara acak dengan tes dan kelompok kontrol (The Randomized Posttest Only Control Group Design). Ekstrak jahe merah diperoleh melalui metode maserasi yang direndam pelarut etanol 95%. Untuk mengetahui efektivitas ekstrak jahe merah terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus dilakukan uji in vitro dengan metode difusi cakram.
Hasil : Hasil uji efektivitas ekstrak jahe merah terhadap Staphylococcus aureus menunjukkan adanya zona bening di sekitar kertas cakram yang menandakan terhambatnya pertumbuhan bakteri dengan konsentrasi yang paling efektif adalah 80%.
Kesimpulan : Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini diketahui bahwa Ekstrak jahe merah efektif dalam menghambat pertumbuhan Staphylococcus aureus.

 

 
 

 
Kata kunci : Uji Efektivitas Antibakteri, Jahe Merah (Zingiber Officinale Var. rubrum), Pertumbuhan Bakteri Staphylococcus aureus.
HUBUNGAN STATUS GIZI (INDEKS MASSA TUBUH DAN RASIO LINGKAR PINGGANG PANGGUL) DENGAN KEJADIAN PENYAKIT JANTUNG KORONER NON DIABETIC DI POLIKLINIK JANTUNG RS. BHAYANGKARA JAMBI
Authors: Elvita Nora Susana  , Nanang Rudy Utantio  , Nabita Adelsa
Published: October 2024

Latar Belakang: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) atau sering disebut Penyakit Jantung Koroner (PJK) merupakan keadaan dimana terjadi penimbunan lemak (ateroma atau plak) pada pembuluh darah koroner. Gizi yang tidak baik adalah faktor risiko berbagai macam penyakit, salah satunya yaitu penyakit kardiovaskular. Status gizi (Indeks massa tubuh dan Rasio lingkar pinggang panggung) yang melebihi batas normal (kegemukan dan obesitas) merupakan salah satu faktor risiko penyakit jantung koroner.
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain analitik dengan pendekatan Cross-sectional. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh pasien berobat Penyakit Jantung Koroner ke Poliklinik Jantung RS. Bhayangkara Jambi bulan Januari s/d Maret 2024. Sampel ditentukan dengan menggunakan purposive sampling dengan jumlah 40 sampel, Hasil penelitian diuji menggunakan Chi-square.
Hasil: Pada penelitian ini, status gizi (indeks massa tubuh dan rasio lingkar pinggang panggul) didapartkan p-value 0,094 (>0,05) dan Rasio Lingkar Pinggang Panggul p-value 0,039 (>0,05) yang mengindikasikan bahwa kedua variabel tidak memiliki hubungan yang signifikan terhadap penyakit jantung koroner non diabetic.

 

 
 

Kesimpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara Indeks Massa Tubuh dan Rasio Lingkar Pinggang Panggul dengan kejadian penyakit jantung koroner.
Kata kunci: CHD, Status Gizi (Indeks Massa Tubuh dan Rasio Lingkar Pinggang Panggul)
HUBUNGAN PENGGUNAAN BB CREAM (BLEMISH BALM CREAM) DENGAN DERAJAT KEPARAHAN AKNE VULGARIS PADA SISWI SMA NEGERI 03 BATAM TAHUN 2023
Authors: Andi Asda Astiah  , Sudarsono  , Resliana
Published: October 2024

Latar Belakang: Acne vulgaris merupakan penyakit inflamasi kronis unit pilosebasea yang umum terjadi pada remaja dan dewasa muda. Prevalensi acne vulgaris di Indonesia mencapai 85% pada remaja. Salah satu faktor yang sering dikaitkan dengan acne vulgaris adalah penggunaan kosmetik, termasuk BB Cream. BB Cream mengandung berbagai bahan aktif yang dapat memengaruhi kesehatan kulit, termasuk komedogonik dan oklusif, yang berpotensi menyumbat pori-pori dan memperburuk acne vulgaris.
Metode: Jenis penelitian ini adalah analisis obeservasional dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswi SMAN 03 Batam dengan total sampel 51 responden, Hasil penelitian akan diuji menggunakan Chi-square.
Hasil: Pada penelitian ini, didapatkan hasil anlisis data menggunakan Chi-sqaure test dengan p- value 0,004 (<0,05). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara Penggunaan BB Cream (Blemish Balm Cream) Dengan Derajat Keparahan Akne Vulgaris Pada Siswi Sma Negeri 03 Batam Tahun 2023.

 

 
 

Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara penggunaan kosmetik BB Cream (Blemish Balm Cream) dengan derajat keparahan Akne Vulgaris. Penggunaan BB Cream, terutama dengan frekuensi yang tinggi, dapat meningkatkan risiko terjadinya Akne Vulgaris dengan tingkat keparahan yang lebih berat.
Kata kunci: BB Cream, Akne Vulgaris, Siswi SMA
Investigación sobre la Internacionalización de la Oferta de Programas de Posgrado con Sede Internacional o Fuera de Territorio Boliviano de Universidades del CEUB
Authors: Corini Gurachi Alan Rodrigo
Published: October 2024

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo analizar las limitaciones en la internacionalización de los programas de posgrado en las universidades bolivianas, basándose en los datos registrados por el Comité Ejecutivo de la Universidad Boliviana (CEUB), se pudo identificar la baja implementación de programas desarrollados fuera del territorio boliviano, así como la ausencia de datos que permitan evaluar la efectividad y la percepción de estos programas.  Utilizando una metodología exploratoria basada en la revisión documental de la base de datos del CEUB, se identificaron 10 programas de posgrado con componente internacional, concentrados principalmente en la Universidad Técnica de Oruro y la Universidad Mayor Real y Pontificia San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca, los resultados revelan que la internacionalización es limitada, debido a la falta de indicadores que midan su impacto real, aunque existen políticas orientadas a fomentar la internacionalización, se concluye que es necesario fortalecer los convenios internacionales, crear nuevos programas con alcance internacional, mejorar los mecanismos de doble titulación con universidades extranjeras y reforzar la cooperación en investigación.
Comparative analysis of psychotherapy services and reimbursement mechanisms across European countries
Authors:   “Prof. Dr. Alexandru Obregia” Clinical Psychiatric Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Ion Adriana , Horosan Lavinia ,   “Prof. Dr. Alexandru Obregia” Clinical Psychiatric Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Corban Mihai ,   “Prof. Dr. Alexandru Obregia” Clinical Psychiatric Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Nistor Diana-Elena ,   “Prof. Dr. Alexandru Obregia” Clinical Psychiatric Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Giurgiuca Ana ,   “Prof. Dr. Alexandru Obregia” Clinical Psychiatric Hospital, Bucharest, Romania,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: October 2024

Introduction. Mental health services and access to psychotherapeutic assistance are vital components of comprehensive healthcare systems. However, the implementation and reimbursement of psychotherapy vary significantly across European countries. Understanding these variations is essential for policymakers, healthcare providers, and mental health advocates to ensure equitable and effective mental healthcare services throughout the continent. Methods. This article presents an in-depth analysis of psychotherapy landscapes in several European countries, focusing on eligibility criteria, coverage models, and reimbursement mechanisms. The countries under consideration include Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Poland, and Italy. Results. Each country has developed a unique system for delivering mental health services, resulting in diverse approaches to psychotherapy provision. The common trend across many nations is the requirement for psychotherapy to be prescribed or recommended by a qualified medical practitioner, often involving initial free or subsidized sessions with the possibility of extension contingent on evaluation. Eligibility criteria for free or subsidized psychotherapy often depend on factors such as the severity of the condition and specific diagnosis. Challenges related to access, including long waiting lists, are evident in some countries, leading individuals to seek private sessions to overcome delays. The division between public and private practice creates potential fragmentation in mental health care delivery. Conclusion. Access to psychotherapy in Europe is a complex landscape with each country adopting a unique approach. Ongoing challenges include availability, cost, and recognition of diverse therapeutic approaches. Standardizing mental health services across Europe is crucial for addressing these challenges and ensuring individuals receive the necessary support. Efforts are needed to improve accessibility, affordability, and recognition of various psychotherapeutic modalities to enhance mental healthcare services continent-wide.
Ultrasound 7 score and serum chemerin in rheumatoid arthritis: Relation to disease activity
Authors:   Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt, Menessy Rana , ElGhaweet Atif ,   Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt, Elzehery Rasha ,   Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt, Hafez Eman ,   Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Published: October 2024

Background and objectives. Chemerin is an adipokine associated with inflammation. Musculoskeletal ultrasonography is now widely used for detecting and monitoring RA due to its availability, practicality, and cost-effectiveness. The aim of the study is to determine how accurate serum chemerin levels are as a biomarker of active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease and to find a link between these levels and ultrasonographic findings. Materials and methods. This case-control study included 44 RA cases and 44 matched-age and sex-healthy controls. Seven joints in the hand and foot were assessed by the German-ultrasound 7 (GUS 7) score through greyscale (GSUS) and power Doppler US (PDUS) in all cases. Disease activity score 28 (DAS28) evaluated RA activity, and serum chemerin levels were measured in cases and controls. Both DAS28-CRP and DAS28-ESR were used in the assessment of the disease. Outcomes. The mean age of patients was 43.48 years versus 39.18 years of controls. 86.4% of patients were females; versus 75% of the control group. 47.7% of the studied patients had moderate disease activity, 31.8% had high disease activity, and 20.5% had low disease activity. There was a statistically significant higher median chemerin serum level among RA cases compared to the control group (898.94 versus 247.81 ng/ml, p <0.001). There was a significant difference in median chemerin between inactive and active patients (352.1 versus 1032.6 ng/ml (p <0.001). The serum chemerin can differentiate between RA patients and controls with a higher sensitivity of 81.8%, a specificity of 88.6%, and an accuracy of 85.2%. There was a statistically significant positive association between chemerin and RA activity (p <0.001). The combination of serum chemerin level and tenosynovitis GSUS score and DAS2-ESR to differentiate between active and inactive RA patients was highly significant with the highest sensitivity of 100%. Conclusions. Chemerin can serve as an advantageous marker for assessing RA activity. The US-7 score is a complementary method used in standard assessment to determine synovial inflammation in RA. The combined use of serum chemerin and the US 7 score could be of high value for detecting disease activity in RA.
Evaluating the Performance of Agricultural Tractor Engine using Cottonseed Oil Biodiesel
Authors: Khalid Adnan Fattah , Mat Noor Muhamad , Abdulrahman Ribwar Kermanj , Badruddin Irfan Anjum , Kamangar Sarfaraz
Published: October 2024

The energy demand has been significantly increasing around the world in the last century. Conventional fossil fuels as one of the sources has been highly demanded due to its negative environmental effect. The growing demand for energy stimulated the development of renewable and eco-friendly alternative energy sources. Produced from vegetable oils and animal fats, biodiesel is a renewable, sustainable, and biodegradable fuel. It can be used as an alternate fuel to conventional diesel (CD) in compression ignition (CI) engines. The Belarus 920 tractor, with a maximum output of 74.5kW, was put through a Power Take Off (PTO) test in this study to assess its performance and emission components when fueled with conventional petroleum diesel, B20, B50, and B100 of Cotton Seed Oil Biodiesel (CSOME). The performance results showed that the power and Break Thermal Efficiency (BTE) fell, while the BSFC improved, when the tractor was fueled with neat CSOME and its mixes.
Evaluation of Polymer Inclusion Membrane Containing Copoly Eugenol Divinyl Benzene 10% as a Carrier for Phenol Transport
Authors: Kiswandono Agung Abadi , Aprilia Kharisma Citra , Rahmawati Anisa , Widiarto Sonny , Rinawati Rinawati
Published: October 2024

Phenol is a toxic and organic compound that often contaminates water, posing significant environmental hazards. To resolve this issue, we conducted research on phenol transport using the Polymer Inclusion Membrane (PIM) method, employing Copoly Eugenol Divinyl Benzene (Co-EDVB) 10% as a carrier compound. The primary objective of this research was to assess the stability and capability of the PIM membrane. Our findings revealed that membrane stability was achieved with a plasticizer concentration of 3.32%. The addition of NaNO3 salt to the source phase yielded the most promising outcomes compared to other types of salt, facilitating the transport of 85.84% of phenol. When NaNO3 0.01 M was introduced in both the source and receiving phases, the transport efficiency increased to 89.93% and 86.76%, respectively. In order to evaluate the durability of the PIM membrane during repeated use, transportation experiments were conducted five times. Without washing, the membrane successfully transported phenol in amounts of 72.19%, 69.23%, 62.71%, 55.91%, and 48.16% during each successive run. Conversely, with regular washing, the membrane maintained its transport efficiency, achieving 70.85%, 64.10%, 56.72%, 49.26%, and 27.19% for each cycle. Notably, the membrane's lifetime reached only 29 days without the addition of 0.1 M NaNO3 salt. However, with the inclusion of NaNO3 0.1 M salt, its longer extended to 58 days.
Nachhaltigkeit im Betrieb einer Universität
Authors: Schick Leopold
Published: October 2024

Der Betrieb einer Universität trägt erheblich zum Ressourcenverbrauch und den daraus resultierenden Emissionen bei. Diese Arbeit stellt die Maßnahmen der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) zur Förderung
von Nachhaltigkeit und Umweltfreundlichkeit dar. Im Mittelpunkt stehen dabei die Reduktion von Energie- und Ressourcenverbrauch sowie die Implementierung von Mobilitäts- und Abfallvermeidungskonzepten. Beispielsweise
wird durch das betriebliche Mobilitätsmanagement der Autoverkehr reduziert und der umweltfreundliche Personenverkehr gefördert. Darüber hinaus zielt das Abfallmanagement darauf ab, Abfall zu vermeiden und effizient
zu entsorgen. Ein zentraler Bestandteil ist auch die Optimierung des Energieverbrauchs mit dem Ziel, die CAU bis 2030 klimaneutral zu gestalten. Durch Sensibilisierung und aktive Einbindung der Hochschulangehörigen
sollen langfristige Veränderungen im Verbrauchsverhalten erreicht werden.
Pflanzliche Proteine ermöglichten die ersten stadtgroßen Siedlungen der Welt, gesellschaftliche Spannungen führten zu ihrem Zerfall
Authors: Schlütz Frank , Hofmann Robert , Müller Johannes , Kirleis Wiebke
Published: October 2024

Vor rund 6.000 Jahren entstanden im Gebiet der heutigen Ukraine und Moldawien riesige Megasiedlungen der Trypillia-Gesellschaften, die zu den ältesten planmäßig angelegten stadtartigen Gründungen Europas zählen.
Diese Siedlungen waren größer als die frühen Städte Mesopotamiens und verfügten über eine ausgeklügelte Landwirtschaft, die auf der intensiven Mistdüngung zur Produktion von pflanzlichen Proteinen basierte. Die
Versorgung der Siedlungen wurde durch eine Kombination aus Getreide, Erbsen und tierischer Düngung gewährleistet. Die Nutzung von Hülsenfrüchten ermöglichte eine hohe Nahrungsmitteldiversität und bessere Ernährung.
Der soziale und wirtschaftliche Wandel innerhalb der Megasiedlungen führte jedoch zu gesellschaftlichen Spannungen und Ungleichheit, was letztlich zu ihrem Zerfall und der Gründung kleinerer Siedlungen um 3600 v. Chr.
führte. Dieser Beitrag beleuchtet die landwirtschaftlichen und sozialen Aspekte dieser frühen städtischen Gesellschaften und die Ursachen für ihren Niedergang.
Buchgewordene Gottesverehrung
Authors: Bruns Jessica
Published: October 2024

Der Beitrag stellt ein Stunden- und Gebetsbuch vor, das um 1488 im Kölner Raum abgefasst und mit reichen Buchschmuck sowie acht ganzseitigen Buchillustrationen ausgestattet worden ist. Die volkssprachige Handschrift, die heute in den Historischen
Sammlungen der Universitätsbibliothek Kiel verwahrt wird, wird unter anderem hinsichtlich ihrer Genese, ihres Aufbaus, ihrer Ausstattung, ihrer Funktion und ihrer Überlieferungsgeschichte analysiert und kulturgeschichtlich eingeordnet.
In memoriam Prof. Dr. Alexander Bernhard (1927–2024)
Authors: Cremer KJochen
Published: October 2024

Nachruf auf Alexander Bernhard, ehemaliger Direktor der Klinik für Herz- und Gefäßchirurgie am Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein.
In memoriam Prof. Dr. Martin Metzger (1928-2018)
Authors: Hübner Ulrich
Published: October 2024

Nachruf auf Martin Metzger, emeritierter Professor für Altes Testament und Biblische Archäologie an der Theologischen Fakultät der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel..
Automated segmentation of synchrotron-scanned fossils
Authors: During Melanie , Matelsky Jordan K. , Gustafsson Fredrik K. , Voeten Dennis F.A.E. , Chen Donglei , Wester Brock A. , Kording Konrad P. , Ahlberg Per E. , Schön Thomas B.
Published: October 2024

Computed tomography has revolutionised the study of the internal three-dimensional structure of fossils. Historically, fossils typically spent years in preparation to be freed from the enclosing rock. Now, X-ray and synchrotron tomography reveal structures that are otherwise invisible, and data acquisition can be fast. However, manual segmentation of these 3D volumes can still take months to years. This is especially challenging for resource-poor teams, as scanning may be free, but the computing power and (AI-assisted) segmentation software required to handle the resulting large data sets are complex to use and expensive.

Here we present a free, browser-based segmentation tool that reduces computational overhead by splitting volumes into small chunks, allowing processing on low-memory, inexpensive hardware. Our tool also speeds up collaborative ground-truth generation and 3D visualisation, all in-browser. We developed and evaluated our pipeline on various open-data scans of differing contrast, resolution, textural complexity, and size. Our tool successfully isolated the Thrinaxodon and Broomistega pair from an Early Triassic burrow. It isolated cranial bones from the Cretaceous acipenseriform Parapsephurus willybemisi on both 45.53 µm and 13.67 µm resolution scanning data. We also isolated bones of the Middle Triassic sauropterygian Nothosaurus and a challenging scan of a squamate embryo inside an egg dating back to the Early Cretaceous. Our tool reliably reproduces expert-supervised segmentation at a fraction of the time and cost, offering greater accessibility than existing tools. Beyond the online tool, all our code is open source, enabling contributions from the palaeontology community to further this emerging machine-learning ecosystem.
Preharvest salicylic acid and chitosan treatments reduce red drupelet reversion and enhance antioxidant capacity in blackberry fruit
Authors: Martínez Camacho Joel Ernesto , Ferrusquía Jiménez Noelia Isabel , Guevara González Ramón Gerardo , Torres Pacheco Irineo
Published: October 2024

Red drupelet reversion (RDR) is a postharvest physiological disorder affecting fresh blackberries during commercialization. The drupelets revert from fully black to red, causing detriments of the commercial value. The specific mechanism is still being investigated, some reports suggest that the occurrence of RDR is associated with pigment degradation in the fruit, and can be caused or aggravated by mechanical damage and storage conditions. Even, though studies report no significant alteration in blackberry organoleptic properties caused by RDR, the visual aspect of it affects the consumer perception of the fruit quality reducing marketability and ultimately generating economic losses. In this regard, preharvest treatments have been recently reported to have positive effects in reducing RDR in blackberries. In this study, we investigated the effects of chitosan (COS) and salicylic acid (SA) as preharvest treatments on the phenolic compound content and antioxidant capacity of blackberry fruit. The results showed that SA 3 mM and COS 0.25% treatments increased the total phenolic and flavonoid content while also enhancing the antioxidant capacity of blackberries. We also observed that the content of specialized metabolites and the activity of antioxidant enzymes have a negative correlation with the occurrence of RDR in blackberries.
Annotated checklist of family- and genus-group names associated with Scoliidae (Hymenoptera, Aculeata)
Authors: Taylor Christopher K.
Published: October 2024

Thirty-two family-group names and 161 genus-group names are listed for Scoliidae, including two fossil subfamilies and eight fossil genera, together with identification of type species and critiques of publication history. Campsomerinae was first made available in 1912. Contrary to previous usage, Argaman must be recognised as author of Bellimeris, Catharinimeris (not Cathimeris), Colpacampsomeris, Fasciomeris (not Fascimeris), Garantimeris, Lindenimeris, Phaleromeris (not Phalerimeris), Tetrasciton and Tristomeris. Tristomeris takes precedence as correct spelling over Tristimeris. A summary classification to genus level is provided for Scoliidae. Trielidinastat. nov. is recognised as a subtribe of Campsomerini.
Additions to the genus Kirschsteiniothelia (Dothideomycetes); Three novel species and a new host record, based on morphology and phylogeny
Authors: Tang Xia , Jeewon Rajesh , Jayawardena Ruvishika S. , Gomdola Deecksha , Lu Yong-Zhong , Xu Rong-Ju , Alrefaei Abdulwahed Fahad , Alotibi Fatimah , Hyde Kevin D. , Kang Ji-Chuan
Published: October 2024

During a survey of microfungi associated with forest plants, four specimens related to Kirschsteiniothelia were collected from decaying wood in Guizhou, Hainan and Yunnan Provinces, China. Kirschsteiniothelia species have sexual and asexual forms. They are commonly found as saprophytes on decaying wood and have been reported as disease-causing pathogens in humans as well. In this study, we introduce three novel Kirschsteiniothelia species (K. bulbosapicalis, K. dendryphioides and K. longirostrata) and describe a new host record for K. atra, based on morphology and multi-gene phylogenetic analyses of a concatenated ITS, LSU and SSU rDNA sequence data. These taxa produced a dendryphiopsis- or sporidesmium-like asexual morph and detailed descriptions and micromorphological illustrations are provided. Furthermore, we provide a checklist for the accepted Kirschsteiniothelia species, including detailed host information, habitat preferences, molecular data, existing morphological type, country of origin and corresponding references.
Lost in synonymy: Integrative species delimitation reveals two unrecognized species of Southern Asian tree squirrels (Rodentia: Sciuridae: Callosciurinae)
Authors: Hinckley Arlo , Maldonado Jesús E. , Tamura Noriko , Leonard Jennifer A. , Hawkins Melissa T. R.
Published: October 2024

Abstract

We present a comprehensive integrative taxonomic review of Callosciurus caniceps and Tamiops mcclellandii as they are currently defined. This review combines published molecular evidence, craniodental morphometrics, pelage and bacular variation, evaluations of potential hybrid zones using museum specimens and citizen science photographs, and, for C. caniceps, bioacoustic evidence. Our findings lead to the recognition of two species that had been lost in synonymy and highlight future perspectives on species delimitation in Sciuridae. By comparing phenotypic differentiation across climatic and vegetation transitions and contextualizing our results with the evolutionary history of our study systems, we provide insights into distribution, ecogeographical patterns, and speciation drivers in Southeast Asian vertebrates.
Engaging Nursing Students in Clinical Research Through a Unique Academic-Clinical Partnership
Authors: Reilly Kathryn , Heitschmidt Mary , Reed Monique
Published: October 2024

Background

A unique partnership between two academic medical centers, one with a college of nursing and the other with a clinical research center (CRC), provided professional development hours focusing on clinical research and the clinical research nurse's role to generalist entry master's nursing students.

Method

Students with clinical research interests were invited to apply for the 32-hour professional development program scheduled during 4 sequential days. Didactic, observational, and role-playing experiences offered students a picture of the clinical research nurse role, research regulatory processes, and career opportunities postgraduation.

Results

Evaluation of the four cohorts who completed the program demonstrated that most participants highly agreed that the program was educational and valuable.

Conclusion

Partnering with academic medical centers who have CRCs provides master's-level students with innovative professional development hours that foster their understanding of practice areas (e.g., clinical research, specialty role of the clinical research nurse) that are not part of their coursework.

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J Nurs Educ
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Infographics: A Novel Approach to Improve Faculty-Preceptor Communication
Authors: McNeil Brenda B. , Konicki Annette Jakubisin
Published: October 2024

Background

Communication between preceptors and faculty and the time to teach have been identified as common barriers for preceptors working with nurse practitioner (NP) students. Despite traditional preceptor orientation strategies in school of nursing NP primary care programs, preceptors continued to express uncertainty and lack of clarity regarding the expectations of the precepted experience.

Method

Data to support this innovation were obtained through preceptor-faculty interactions through surveys, site visits, and focus groups examining the preceptor's experience with precepting. Infographics were developed for each of the three clinical practicum courses in the NP primary care track, which address expectations for these precepted experiences.

Results

Preceptors reported being more likely to review infographics, kept them accessible/available during the semester, and experienced clarity on the expectations for the experience.

Conclusion

Preceptors and students expressed a more thorough understanding of the expectations for the NP student's practicums with the implementation of the infographics.

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J Nurs Educ
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DIAGNOSIS OF BRAIN REGIONS DISORDERS CAUSED BY DIVING USING INTELLIGENT MODEL BASED ON CELLULAR NEURAL NETWORK
Authors: Askari Elham
Published: October 2024

Diver’s disease is a complication that the human body suffers from after being in a high-pressure space and then quickly entering a low-pressure space. These pressures are very harmful for the tissues of the body, especially for the brain. Decompression sickness occurs when nitrogen bubbles up in the bloodstream, caused by staying underwater too long or surfacing too quickly. Decompression sickness symptoms usually appear with a delay after diving. By processing electroencephalography, information about neurophysiological disorders can be extracted precisely. Since the diagnosis of divers’ diseases has not been dealt with using a unique model, this paper deals with the diagnosis of brain abnormalities caused by diving. In this paper, an intelligent model using the electroencephalography of divers will be presented to diagnose the brain disorders. The proposed model based on the brain function can show the connections of the divers’ brain regions using cellular neural networks. First, the effective features are extracted from the signals, and then based on the proposed architecture based on the brain, the differences in the brain connections of divers compared to non-divers are expressed. The obtained results show that there are differences in intra-regional connections of some brain regions of divers including T7, T8, O1 and O2 ([Formula: see text] < 0.05) compared to nondivers.
Mechanical and Solvent Extraction of Moringa Oleifera Seeds for Vegetable Oil
Authors: Ayu Lidya Risang , Aliwarga Lienda , Adisasmito Sanggono
Published: October 2024

Moringa oleifera is a plant that is predicted to be a potential source of vegetable oil. Moringa seeds contain 35-40% oil which is used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, automotive and fuel industries. Moringa oil contains oleic, palmitic, and behenic acid which is good for health. Obtaining oil from Moringa seeds in this study used the mechanical pressing method and continued with extraction using a solvent. Mechanical extraction was carried out by pressing Moringa seeds with a moisture content of 8 and 16% w/w. The best result was obtained with a moisture content of 8% with the yield of oil produced from 20 to 31% w/w. The pressing temperature also varied at 80, 100, and 120°C and the best result was given by the temperature of 100°C with the yield of oil produced 27.3-28.8% w/w at 8% moisture content of seeds and 20.9-23.6% w/w at 16% moisture content of seeds. The pressed cake from the mechanical pressing was extracted by maceration method using n-hexane as the solvent. The ratio of the amount of solvent to the amount of pressed cake (mL/gram) was 6/1, 8/1, and 10/1. The best ratio given by 8/1 with the yield oil produced from 8.44-22.82% w/w. Moringa oil was characterized using the standard method. The oil density obtained 0.912-0.919 g/cm3, saponification value 195-202 mgKOH/g oil, acid value 1.62-2.77 mgKOH/g oil, and peroxide value 1.85-3.70 meqO2/kg.
Polyol Synthesis of Bimetallic FePt Nanoparticles over h-BN Substrate
Authors: Konopatsky Anton S. , Kalinina Vladislava V. , Barilyuk Danil V. , Shtansky Dmitri V.
Published: October 2024

Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is a promising support for the deposition of functional metallic nanoparticles for next generation of catalysts. Multicomponent metallic NPs, such as bimetallic FePt NPs, are attracting much attention as catalytically active sites because their properties can be superior to their single-element counterpart. To achieve the best catalytic properties, careful control of the chemical composition of the bimetallic NPs on the surface of h-BN substrates is necessary. Herein we report the development of a polyol synthesis protocol that elucidates the relationship between the initial and resulting Fe:Pt molar ratio in a FePt/h-BN material. TEM, STEM, EDXS, BET and BJH methods were utilized to characterize the surface and structure of the h-BN support and FePt/h-BN heterostructures.
Review of Potential Capabilities of 3D Printed Parts Reinforced with a Non- Newtonian Fluid for Enhancing Impact Resistance
Authors: Marin-Corciu Matei , Sîrbu Nicuşor Alin , Galatanu Sergiu Valentin , Trihenea Nicolae , Biholar Aurelia Ioana
Published: October 2024

This theoretical paper presents a comprehensive review of the promising prospects offered by the integration of non-Newtonian fluids in 3D printed parts to enhance impact resistance. Non-Newtonian fluids exhibit unique rheological behavior, and their ability to alter mechanical properties makes them an intriguing candidate for reinforcing 3D printed objects. The paper delves into the underlying principles of non-Newtonian fluid mechanics and how these fluids can be effectively utilized to augment the impact resistance of 3D printed structures. By surveying recent advancements and emerging applications, this review explores the potential benefits and challenges associated with the incorporation of non-Newtonian fluids in additive manufacturing. Furthermore, it offers valuable insights into the design, material selection, and manufacturing processes crucial for achieving robust, impact-resistant 3D printed components. This paper aims to provide a foundation for further research and development in the field, shedding light on the transformative possibilities of non-Newtonian fluid reinforcement in 3D printing.
Development of Bamboo Based Nylon 66 Composite through Friction Stir Processing-An Attempt
Authors: Dhasan Sunilkumar , Shome Pranjal , Khound Urnanav , Das Swapnojit , Bhukhan Jyoti , Das Bipul
Published: October 2024

The concept of developing a bamboo-based Nylon 66 polymer matrix composite is a relatively novel and very new technical attempt through friction stir processing (FSP). This innovative approach can create a composite material that strengthen the mechanical properties of bamboo and the versatility of Nylon 66. However, successful implementation requires careful consideration of FSP process parameters such us tool rpm, traverse speed, tilt angle and tool design. Among the processing parameters, the tool rpm shows the significant role for severe plastic deformation and temperature generation which leads to the achieving excellent bond. Therefore, in this present study attempt has made to develop the polymer matrix composite (nylon 66 and bamboo powder) using FSW process at a variant rotational speed of 300,400 and 500 rpm with the constant traverse speed of 25 mm min-1. The deformation behavior and the peak temperature evolved under the tool shoulder during the stirring motion is studied using COMSOL Multiphysics simulation. It is found that, the specimen processed with higher rpm (500rpm) shows the higher volumetric strain and the peak temperature and it is evident that with increasing rpm the higher amount of severe plastic deformation occurred. Initially the process parameters are optimized without bamboo powder on the nylon 66 plate of 6 mm thickness and found that the 500 rpm processed specimen shows the defect free. Prior to the actual FSP, the small keyways taken on the center of the nylon 66 plate in order to add the bamboo powders in it. Actual processing was done with bamboo powder after adding natural bamboo powder of size 50µm. The result reveals that, the bamboo powder has partially expelled out during the period of FSP. This complete study concedes that the processing parameters needs to be optimized and also bamboo added method need to be studied for the successful development of bamboo-based polymer matrix composite.
Quantification of nitrogen leaching losses by paddy cultivation under controlled and continual runoff conditions
Authors: Palliyaguru M. P. G. N. M. , Navaratne C. M. , Wickramasinghe D. D. , Nanayakkara C. M.
Published: October 2024

In Asia, paddy is an important food crop that requires a high level of nitrogen, which is provided by straight chemical fertilizers that contribute a single nutrient, mainly urea. A study was conducted to quantify the leaching loss of nitrogen (as NO3--N) under two water management practices: controlled runoff and continual runoff in paddy cultivation at Low Country Intermediate Zone, Sri Lanka from 2015 to 2016  for four consecutive cropping seasons. Urea (N 46%) was applied as a sole source of Nitrogen at the rate of 225 kg ha-1. A randomized complete block design was employed with triplicates by two factors and two levels (cropping seasons; Yala, Maha, gradients; upper, lower). Lysimeters were arranged to collect leached water. The leachate from the study plots was collected weekly throughout the cropping period and the total amount of leached NO3--N for each cropping season was quantified. The leaching losses of NO3--N accounted under controlled runoff and continual runoff conditions were 8.6 kg ha-1 and 3.0 kg ha-1 respectively throughout the cropping period. It contributed to 8% and 3% of Nitrogen out of the total amount of applied N fertilizers in the same order. The water management practices and gradient effects were significant with respect to nitrogen leaching losses from paddy fields while cropping season had no effect on nitrogen leaching. A significant amount of nitrogen leaching losses could occur under the root zone, even though a controlled runoff situation posing possible threats of surface and groundwater pollution.