bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Дослідження технологій розпізнавання трафіку DPI в мережах SDN
Authors: Кулаков Ю.О. , Д.М. Обозний
Published: November 2023

В роботі розглянуто передумови виникнення програмно-визначених мереж SDN, що сьогодні користуються неабияким попитом.

Метою роботи є огляд технології побудови мереж SDN та розпізнавання видів трафіку на базі технології SDN. Проаналізувати існуючі рішення в сфері розпізнавання шифрованого трафіку, який є найбільш популярний в сучасних мережах. Порівняти алгоритми розпізнавання, швидкість їх роботи та точність розпізнавань. Дослідити вразливості та потенційні рішення в сфері безпеки мереж SDN.

Авторами запропоновано подальше дослідження способів використання технології DPI в програмно-конфігурованих мережах з метою підвищення ефективності використання наявних каналів зв’язку.

Наведено результати порівняння систем розпізнавання трафіку та їх вразливостей в порівнянні з класичними мережами.
Мікроконтролери зі стековою архітектурою
Authors: Молчанов О.А. , Сергієнко А.М. , Романкевич В.О.
Published: November 2023

Для впровадження систем Інтернету речей, спеціалізованих систем на базі програмовних логічних інтегральних схем (ПЛІС) невеликого об’єму необхідна розробка ядер мікроконтролерів, які мають як невеликі апаратні витрати, так і мінімізовану довжину скомпільованого програмного коду, який виконується з необхідною продуктивністю.

Основне завдання дослідження полягає в розробці ефективної архітектури ядра мікроконтролера, яке конфігурується у ПЛІС невеликого об’єму.

У результаті дослідження встановлено, що таке ядро повинно мати стекову архітектуру. Така архітектура має мінімізовані як розмір зкомпільованого програмного коду, так і апаратні витрати. Крім того, в такій архітектурі швидко виконуються програми з великою кількістю умовних переходів, викликів підпрограм і частими перериваннями.

Запропоновано восьми- та шістнадцятирозрядні ядра мікроконтролерів з назвами SM8 та SM16, відповідно, які мають стекову архітектуру. До цієї архітектури додаються спеціалізовані команди користувача, які налаштовані на пришвидшення виконання алгоритму, що програмується. Так, є можливість додавати до ядра SM8 до десятків команд користувача, які виконуються за підпрограмами. За однією командою ядра SM16 виконується обчислення хеш-функції ключових слів зі швидкістю два такти на символ. Ядра відрізняються невеликими апаратними витратами і конфігуруються у ПЛІС різних серій та виробників. Зокрема, ядро SM16 має у 1.7 разів менші апаратні витрати та у 2.7 разів вищу продуктивність ніж ядро з архітектурою MSP430.
Інформаційна технологія обробки даних цільового навантаження безпілотних авіаційних комплексів
Authors: Сорокопуд В.І. , Приставка П.О.
Published: November 2023

Враховуючи швидкість розвитку безпілотних повітряних суден (БПС) та сфери їх використання поступово виникає задача створення уніфікованої платформи для розгортання інформаційних процесів прямо на борту. В даній статі запропонована інформаційна технологія (ІТ) яка дозволить розгортати будь-які інформаційні процеси на борту БПС в режимі реального часу. Також в статті наданий ряд прикладів використання запропонованої ІТ з детальним описом і рекомендаціями.

Ця технологія може забезпечити гнучку платформу для подальших досліджень та розробок в даній сфері, а також вирішує задачу швидкого створення різнотипних БПЛА з штучним інтелектом на базі різних платформ. На зараз в Україні існує велика кількість різних компаній, які збирають або розробляють БПС, але вони не мають жодного цільового навантаження, що теж позитивно може сказатись на цих компаніях.
METHODS OF PROCESSING ANALOG PARAMETERS OF AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INFORMATION
Authors: Savchenko Alina , Neporozhniy Gennady , Pivovarov Oleksandr
Published: November 2023

Modern systems of aircraft objective control make it possible to accumulate a whole mass of information obtained during a certain cycle of operation, which makes it possible to increase the flight safety. It is important to determine the main control parameters and methods of processing the data obtained. The article discusses the main analog parameters for objective flight control and modern methods of their processing. The information technology of statistical data processing is considered, which involves determining the necessary nomenclature of objective information, determining the frequency of data collection and the accuracy of measurement channels, the technology of hardware acquisition, exchange and storage of data, performing statistical data processing and forecasting the state of the control object. It is noted that the accuracy of the measured parameters is always subjective and corresponds to the established tolerances. Parameters always change their values over time under the influence of various factors, creating a general picture of "white noise". Isolation of useful signals ("state signs") from general "noise" requires the recognition of some standard for groups of researched objects (subjects). The number of processed "signs" is determined by the principle of sufficiency, with the desire for "minimalism". In order to fulfill the requirements of ICAO and integration into a unified flight safety control system, with the agreement on common airspace with the EU (Open Skies Program), it is necessary to create (improve) a modern flight control system based on new physical and digital principles of flight data processing using high-speed transmission technologies.
МЕТОД УСІЧЕНО-ПОЗИЦІЙНОГО ДЕКОДУВАННЯ ТРАНСФОРМАНТ ЗА НЕРІВНОМІРНО-ДІАГОНАЛЬНИМ ФОРМАТОМ
Authors: Бараннік Володимир , Шульгін Сергій , Бараннік Дмитро , Оніщенко Роман , Ревва К.
Published: November 2023

В статті показується те, що підвищується рівень критичності та актуальності відеоінформації, яка використовується для формування рішень в системах критичної та оборонної інфраструктури. Диктується множина вимог до якісних та кількісних показників відеоінформаційної взаємодії. Сюди відносяться такі : достовірність; повнота; цілісність; своєчасність (оперативність); конфіденційність; прихованість. Водночас існує необхідність для забезпечення інформаційного обміну використовувати бездротові телекомунікаційні технології. В той же час продуктивність таких технологій є обмеженою відносно значного зросту інформаційної інтенсивності відеоінформаційних потоків. Тому існує актуальна науково-прикладна проблематика, яка стосується усунення дисбалансу між продуктивністю телекомунікаційних технологій та рівнем інформаційної інтенсивності відео потоків. Стверджується те, що напрямком усунення означеного дисбалансу є удосконалення та розробка нових методів кодування інформаційних потоків. Тут один з підходів для вдосконалення технологій кодування відеозображень стосується розробки нових концепцій щодо скорочення надмірності в сегментах та їх трансформованих варіантах. Розглядається метод усічено-позиційного кодування. На основі використання даного методу для кодування трансформованих відеосегментів за нерівномірно-діагональним форматом досягається додаткове збільшення за рівнем стиснення без внесення втрат цілісності. Такий фактор створює потенціал для інтеграції означених технологічних рішень до стандартизованою платформи з обробки відеозображень. Відповідно забезпечуються умови для усунення дисбалансу між рівнем зменшення бітового об’єму відеокадрів та їх цілісністю. Звідси необхідно розробити метод усічено-позиційного декодування трансформант за нерівномірно-діагональним форматом. Побудована система вирішального правила для визначення адитивної інформативно-позиційної ваги, яка включає значення поточного старшого елементу числа. В основі даного правилу лежать : математичне співвідношення для наближеного оцінювання кодового значення числа відносно його адитивних складових за старшим елементом; властивості позиційного базису, які дозволяють наближено встановити нижню та верхню межи зміни кодового значення.
The gains and drawbacks of virtual exchanges in higher education
Authors:   Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV, Spain), Gimeno Sanz Ana
Published: November 2023

This paper reports on some of the results obtained from a virtual exchange project between upper-intermediate learners of English for Specific Purposes from a Spanish university and learners of Spanish as a foreign language from a North American university. The discussion focuses on the gains and drawbacks identified through a preand post-questionnaire. The results revealed that both sets of learners were satisfied with the project and found it rewarding in terms of intercultural awareness, linguistic development and generally enriching.
Desafios dos professores da rede pública de ensino para a implementação das Tecnologias Digitais da Informação e Comunicação
Authors: Caldas Rondinelli Teixeira , Lopes Sobrinho Oswaldo Palma Lopes , Coelho Brenda Abigail Freire de Jesus , Dutra Jose Weliton Aguiar , Aguiar Roselina , Campos Vanilda Maria
Published: November 2023

No âmbito educacional, a integração das Tecnologias Digitais da Informação e Comunicação (TDIC) tem se tornado um tema central nas discussões sobre o futuro da aprendizagem e a sua implementação bem-sucedida em salas de aula da rede pública de ensino apresenta desafios complexos que afetam diretamente os professores. O objetivo deste estudo foi discutir sobre os desafios que os professores de escolas públicas enfrentam no processo educativo para implentação das Tecnologias Digitais da Informação e Comunicação. Partiu-se da seguinte questão norteadora: quais os principais desafios que os professores que lecionam em escolas públicas enfrentam para acompanhar os avanços tecnológicos? Utilizou-se a revisão integrativa de literatura para atingir a finalidade deste estudo dividida por três etapas distintas. Os resultados sinalizaram que as TDIC estão cada vez mais presentes no contexto da escola pública, contudo, há entraves que dificultam seu uso efetivo. É possível afirmar que a escola pública apesar de conseguir significativos avanços no que diz respeito ao uso das TDIC ainda é necessário aumentar a oferta de capacitações para professores como cursos de formação inicial e continuada, assim como melhorar e manter as condições estruturais das instituições de ensino ao se buscar estas inovações no contexto escolar.
Deprivation of the right to take certain positions or perform certain activities under the criminal legislation of the CIS participant states
Authors: Larchenko Alexander A.
Published: November 2023

Subject of research: the norms of the criminal legislation of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine, which determine the procedure for imposing punishment in the form of deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities.

Purpose of research: a comparative analysis of national approaches to the nature and procedure for imposing this punishment, the range of its legal restrictions, terms, the possibility of applying to minors, responsibility for evading serving in foreign countries.

Object of research: criminal law relations arising from the application of criminal liability with the imposition of punishment in the form of deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities, which were studied by applying formal-logical, comparative-legal and historical-legal methods.

Main results of research: conclusions were formulated about the general trends in the implementation of article 49 of the CIS Model Criminal Code and proposals for improving national criminal laws in terms of constructing articles on the deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities.
SCALAR INTERACTIONS IN THE MODIFIED LEFT-RIGHT SYMMETRY MODEL
Authors: Istikomah Istikomah , Isnawati Nurul Embun , Sumarti Heni , Anggita Sheilla Rully
Published: November 2023

The Standard Model is a model of particle physics in which one Higgs particle has been confirmed with a mass of 126 GeV. In 2016 some discoveries made it possible to have other scalar particles similar to the Higgs. The modified left-right symmetric model extends the standard model with an expanded scalar sector. There are ϕ_L and Δ_L left sector scalar particles, ϕ_L and Δ_L right sector scalar particles and two singlet η and ξ scalar particles. Therefore, this research objective is to analyze of the possibility of a Higgs interaction with other scalar particles. The method of this research is using a Feynman diagram to describe the interaction terms at the Higgs Potential. The interaction probability is sought using the Feynman rule for Toy Theory. The decay rate uses the Golden Rule. When the universe's temperature reaches the mass of η, the scalar becomes non-relativistic and decays into ϕ_L and ϕ_R. The scalar ξ is scattered into ϕ_L through the η scalar propagator and into ϕ_R. The scalars Δ_L and Δ_R do not decay, they only scatter into ϕ_L and ϕ_R. The η and ξ scalars have transformed into ϕ_L in the left sector and ϕ_R in the right sector, and only ϕ_L in the sectors are likely to be detected as the Higgs Standard Model.
MORPHOLOGY OF Ni-TiN/Si3N4 COMPOSITE COATINGS AT HIGH-TEMPERATURE OXIDATION
Authors: Budi Esmar , Indrasari Widyaningrum , Fahdiran Riser , Nasbey Hadi
Published: November 2023

Electrodeposited nickel coating has excellent physical and mechanical properties, however it does not withstand to high temperature oxidation for long time. The addition of nitride phase within the nickel based coating improve the oxidation resistance through dense surface morphology improvement. A preliminary study was performed to investigate the high temperature oxidation behavior on the coating morphology after exposed at high temperature. The Ni-TiN/Si3N4 composite coatings deposited at electrodeposition temperature of 35 ℃, 40 ℃ and 50 ℃. The electrolyte consists of 0.17 M NiCl2.6H2O, 0.38 M Ni2SO4.6H2O, 6 g/L TiN, 0,6 g/L Si3N4, 40 g/L H3BO3, 0,6 g/L Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS).  High temperature oxidation process on the samples was performed by heating at temperature of 700 ℃ for 2 hours within air conditions. The morphology and composition samples were characterized by using SEM/EDS. In general, the result showed that the morphology of Ni-TiN/Si3N4 composite coatings became rough due to the oxidation process. Elements coating such as Ni, Ti, Si and N were disappeared after the oxidation process due to the outward diffusion process.
State of Knowledge on Beekeeping Practices in Côte d'Ivoire in the Face of Challenges and Opportunities in the Context of Climate Change
Authors: Ouattara Salimata , Assi-Kaudjhis Chimène , Adjonou Kossi , Kouamé Koffi Félix , Koudegnan Comlan Mawussi , Kokou Kouami
Published: November 2023

Beekeeping plays an important role in socio-economic development and environmental conservation. This sector is developing in Côte d'Ivoire even if it is an ancient practice. Based on available scientific data, this study aims to take stock of the Ivorian beekeeping sector and its melliferous potential. The aim is to gain a better understanding of the difficulties faced by this sector and to contribute to its sustainable development in the current context of climate change. Côte d'Ivoire’s honey is of good quality and very rich in nutrients: pollen grains, minerals, etc. A part Apis mellifera, other species of bees are present and could be used in keeping. Despite favorable climatic and floristic conditions, beekeeping in Côte d'Ivoire is still in its infancy caused by several challenges: Environmental conditions, lack of training of beekeepers, and weak commitment of stakeholders. To modernize the sector, we need to combine the efforts of the authorities, take into account the recommendations of scientific publications, and encourage the population to understand the importance of preserving plants and bees by practicing modern beekeeping.
Metaphor of Nation and Nationalism
Authors:   The Criticism and Theory Society of Korea, Choi Seong-Woo
Published: November 2023

This study extends prior theoretical discussions on metaphor as a rhetorical topos, a discourse statement, and a cognitive tool, with a particular focus on the metaphor of nation due to its enduring relevance in contemporary discourse. It explores the intricate role of metaphor in shaping, perpetuating, and challenging nationalist discourse, recognizing that metaphors possess a dual capacity to both wield power and constrain truths. The metaphors of the nation, contextualized within the CONTAINMENT metaphor framework, play a pivotal role in the construction and reinforcement of nationalist discourse. From a feminist perspective, nationalist discourse and its associated metaphors are deeply rooted in patriarchal ideals, leading to the marginalization of women and the portrayal of the nation as a patriarchal family or brotherhood. When viewed through colonial and postcolonial lenses, these metaphors reveal concepts of hierarchy and equality between nations. For instance, Rabindranath Tagore metaphorically characterizes the nation as a soulless monster, emphasizing the imperative to reject this notion in favor of fostering a more balanced community that harmonizes both body and spirit. In contrast, Thomas Hobbes employs the metaphor of the commonwealth as a Leviathan, firmly establishing a hierarchical structure that underscores the significance of obedience in the relationship between the soul and the body of the commonwealth, with the soul positioned as superior to its constituent elements. Tagore’s perspective aligns with notions of equality, anti-nationalism, and postcolonialism, whereas Hobbes’ hierarchical view could potentially justify the legitimacy of colonialism.
The Relationship Between Proteinuria Degree of Pre-eclampsia Mother and Incidence of Neonatal Low Birth Weight at General Hospital Karsa Husada Batu
Authors: Sumitro Yuwan Ihzudin , Febriyanti Alifia Putri , Ayudianti Prida , Akbar Putri Wulan , Indriana Nurfianti
Published: November 2023

Preeclampsia is hypertension that occurs after 20 weeks of gestation with proteinuria. As one of the second highest causes of maternal death in Indonesia, preeclampsia must be detected and managed quickly and appropriately before complications that threaten the mother and fetus arise. One of the conditions that can be associated with preeclampsia is the outcome of low birth weight babies (LBW). This study aimed to determine the relationship between the degree of proteinuria in preeclampsia mothers and incidence of LBW at RSU Karsa Husada Batu. This study used a cross-sectional study design. Data was collected from medical record. The independent variable in this study was the degree of proteinuria and the dependent variable was diagnosis of LBW. The population in this study were all preeclampsia mothers and their babies from preeclampsia patients at RSU Karsa Husada Batu in 2021 with total of 38 patient. Sampling was done by total population sampling. Data analysis used in the study is chi square test. The results of this study showed that there is a relationship between the degree of proteinuria in preeclampsia mothers and incidence of LBW or the higher the degree of proteinuria, the higher the risk of babies from preeclampsia patients experiencing LBW  ( p=0,005 ; CI = 95%).

Keywords: Preeclampsia, Proteinuria, LBW
Efektivitas Kombinasi Tanaman Refugia dan Pestisida Nabati dalam Menekan Populasi Hama Thrips (Thrips Sp.) pada Tanaman Cabai Merah (Capsicum Annum L.)
Authors: Apalle Sallindri , Haryadi Nanang Tri
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a combination of refugia plants and botanical pesticides in suppressing the number of thrips on red chili plants. This research was conducted in October 2022-March 2023 in paddy fields, Sukorejo Village, Bangsalsari District, Jember Regency. The experimental design used was a randomized block design (RBD) with 4 treatments and 4 repetitions. The variables observed in this study were thrips pest population, pest attack intensity and chili production. The data obtained from the observed variables was then analyzed by ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) and to determine the effect between treatments, the Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) was carried out at 5% level. Based on the results of the research, it was shown that the use of a combination of refugia plants and vegetable pesticides had a very significant effect on the observed variable of red chili fruit production and had a significant effect on the intensity of pest attacks, but showed no significant effect on thrips pest populations. Red chili plants with P3 treatment (marigold and tobacco leaf pesticides) had a significant effect in reducing the intensity of pest attacks and increased red chili fruit production, while chili plants treated with P2 (kenikir and tobacco leaf pesticides) had a significant effect in reducing thrips pest populations.
Pengaruh Komposisi Media dan Konsentrasi Pupuk NPK Terhadap Pertumbuhan Tanaman Kaktus (Gymnocalycium damsii var.multiproliferum)
Authors: Munandar Denna Eriani , Maulana Nugraha Abdi
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT

Cactus is a type of ornamental plant that is quite popular,  so its development and reproduction is important. Cactus Gymnocalycium damsii var. multiproliferum can be propagated by shoots or saplings, but its  growth  is very slow. The success of cactus propagation is greatly influenced by the composition of the media and the nutrients provided. By choosing the planting media and providing the right nutrients, optimal growth of cactus saplings can be achieved. Malang sand is a planting medium with fine cavities that make it porous and light. NPK is a macro nutrient that is really needed to support plant growth and development. Research to obtain the right media composition and concentration of NPK fertilizer for the growth of Gymnocalycium damsii var multiproliferum cactus saplings  was carried out using a factorial experiment using a completely randomized block design with 3 replications. The composition of the media is a ratio between soil: compost: Malang sand  with  3 levels, namely: (1:1:1); (1:1:2) and (1:1:3) v/v. The concentration of NPK fertilizer consists of 4 levels, namely: 0; 1; 2 and 3 g/l. The results of the research showed that there was no interaction between planting media and konsentration of NPK fertilizer on growth of cactus . Concentration of NPK fertilizer 1 g/l gave the best results on plant diameter, plant height, shoot fresh weight, total fresh weight, root fresh weight, root length and root volume of the Gymnocalycium damsii var multiproliferum cactus sapling.
Respon Perkembangan Dan Produksi Bawang Merah (Allium Ascalonicum L.) Dengan Aplikasi Jumlah Bibit Dan Pupuk Kandang Sapi
Authors: Fadila Aprilia Nur , Helilusiatingsih Nunuk , Irawati Titik
Published: November 2023

Shallots have the potential to be cultivated in Kediri because they suit the growing environment. The problems include the level of awareness of farmers regarding excessive use of inorganic fertilizers and the number of seeds used in shallot cultivation. The aim of the research is to study and measure the response to development and production by treating the number of seeds and administering cow manure. The method uses a factorial randomized block design with two factors. The first factor is the dose of cow manure (P) with 3 levels, namely (P0 = 0gr/polybag, P1 = 150gr/polybag, and P2 = 250gr/polybag). The second factor is the number of seeds (J) consisting of 3 levels, namely (J1 = 1 seed/polybag, J2 = 2 seeds/polybag, and J3 = 3 seeds/polybag). The data obtained was continued with statistical tests with the BNT 5% or DMRT 5% test. Based on the research results, there was no interaction between the treatment dose of cow manure and the number of seeds per polybag. However, there was a real effect on the single treatment of cow manure during the vegetative period on plant height (42 DAP), namely P2, namely 32.39 cm/polybek, number of leaves, namely J3, there were 39.1 leaves,/polybek Generative vase on the best number of tubers parameters. P2 with a total of 14.2/polybag and wet weight on P2 with a weight of 48.02 grams/polybag
Perbandingan Efektivitas Antara Ekstrak Kulit dan Buah Delima Merah (Punica granatum Linn) Terhadap Penyembuhan Kandidiasis Oral Tikus Wistar
Authors: Hernawati Sri , Prihanti Ayu Mashartini , Dewi Leni Rokhma , Eryananda Refina Dikta
Published: November 2023

Oral candidiasis is a fungal infection that occurs in the oral mucosa caused by the growth of Candida albicans. One of the antifungal drugs that are widely used by the public is nystatin. Nystatin is an effective drug because of its low toxicity level, but can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and resistance. In order to minimize these side effects, natural ingredients from red pomegranate can be used which have antifungal active ingredients in it. To compare the effectiveness of the whole extract with the skin of the red pomegranate (Punica granatum Linn) on the healing of oral candidiasis in Wistar rats. This research is a laboratory experimental study with a post-test only control group design. The samples used were 24 male wistar rats which were divided into 4 groups, namely (P1) the red pomegranate extract group with a concentration of 75%, (P2) the red pomegranate peel extract group with a concentration of 75%, (K+) the nystatin group, and (K -) the group that was not given anything. Microbiological examination and clinical examination (supporting examination). The data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric analysis test, the data before the extract and control showed no significant difference between each group (p>0.05) and the data after the extract and control administration showed there was a significant difference between each group. (p<0.05). Based on the Mann-Whitney test showed that red pomegranate extract and red pomegranate peel extract had a significant difference (p<0.05). Red pomegranate extract (Punica granatum Linn) at 75% concentration was more effective than red pomegranate skin extract (Punica granatum Linn) at 75% concentration on oral candidiasis treatment in wistar rats.
INTERNET SAFETY AND ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS WORKING ON A COMPUTER IN LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Authors: Ismajli Betim , Pejchinovska-Stojkovikj Milena
Published: November 2023

The use of the Internet and students addiction of Internet has become very actual and inevitable
issue, thus the interest in protection of the students and gaining knowledge about safety use of
Internet are indispensable.
The aim of this paper is to inform and raise children's/students awareness of Internet safety and
the potential risks they may be exposed to while using the Internet; then to give insight of the
students' behavior and their success at school, according to the perception of the students
themselves and their parents, as well as to show their opinions regarding the frequency of
Internet use while working with a computer.
Population consists of students of lower secondary schools in the municipality of Pristina,
bearing in mind that students of this age spend a lot of time on the computer using the Internet,
that can be harmful for the physical development at their age.
The instrument that is used for data collection is questionnaire, and instruction guide is
distributed on how students of this generation should access the Internet, how they should
protect themselves from the Internet, the way they use the computer and the time they should
spend on the Internet. The methods for processing the data and gaining scientifically based
conclusions were analysis, comparison and synthesis.
The results in this paper show that students generally do not have enough knowledge about the
safety risks of the Internet use and have underestimated the time they spend on the Internet.
The vast majority of them think that sitting in front of the computer has no, or has little effect
on their physical problems during their physical development.
MEDIEVAL SYMBOLISM, QUALIFICATION, STRUCTURE, ATTRIBUTION, AND ARCHAEOGRAPHIC VIEW OF THE SAINT CLEMENTS WORD FOR PALM SUNDAY
Authors: Angelevska Anita
Published: November 2023

The word for Palm Sunday of St. Clement Ohridski is dedicated to the feast, which is
susceptible to analysis from several aspects: interpretation of the medieval symbolism in the text. Its determination as a lesson, an eulogy word, or a compilation of elements of both kinds, its structure. No less interest causes the question of attribution, i.e., the determination of its authorship, as well as the data where the transcriptions of the word for Palm Sunday are found and the existence of only one edition.
Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Social Support: Its Relationship with Subjective Well-Being
Authors: Hidalgo-Fuentes Sergio , Martínez-Álvarez Isabel , Sospedra-Baeza María Josefa , Martí-Vilar Manuel , Merino-Soto César , Toledano-Toledano Filiberto
Published: November 2023

The well-being in the people is a key aspect of the field of psychology. Hence, it is important to an-alyse the variables that are related to life satisfaction and happiness as perceived by individuals and that, therefore, increase their overall well-being. The main objective of this study was to ana-lyse the predictive capacity of emotional intelligence and perceived social support on both the level of life satisfaction and perceived happiness. A total of 380 psychology students completed the Trait Meta Mood Scale, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, the Satisfaction With Life Scale, and the Subjective Happiness Scale. The results show that both emotional intelligence and social support are related to and predictive of subjective happiness and life satisfaction. The importance of developing the components of emotional intelligence and promoting an adequate social network in young people is highlighted.
Knowledge, Perceptions and Attitudes on an Integrated Climate-Smart Crops-Dairy Goat Farming System among Small Holder Farmers in Dry Areas
Authors: Cheboi Juliana , Greathead Henry , Nkukwana Thobela , Keyster Marshall
Published: November 2023

Enhanced food and nutrition security remains a primary goal for every community. Several interventions have been promoted in dry areas to improve issues on food and nutrition security. However, studies on the level of knowledge, cultural norms, perceptions and attitudes that are key drivers in adoption and uptake to highlight gaps and provide evidence for improvement are limited. This study investigated variables influencing the adoption and implementation of an integrated crop-dairy goat farming system in Elgeyo Marakwet. A descriptive cross-sectional survey entailing qualitative and quantitative approaches among farmers practicing integrated farming was undertaken. A thematic questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data, while key informant interviews and focus groups discussions were used in qualitative research. This study utilized the multi-stage sampling procedure to sample the farmers and sample size was calculated based on Krejcie and Morgan table. Data analysis for quantitative data was done using SPSS software while qualitative data utilized N-vivo software The findings show that farmers have knowledge on the integrated farming system. Age, level of education, land size, gender, perceptions and attitudes influence adoption. Small animals like dairy goats are associated to women in this community hence increasing their participation in access, control and decision making of agricultural resources. The key findings of this study provide baseline data that can form evidence to help inform policy on the indicators contributing to adoption of integrated crop-dairy goat systems to enhance food and nutrition security
Analysis of Unconventional Oil and Gas Reservoirs using Well Logging, Geochemical and Seismic Data
Authors: Wibowo Rahmat Catur , Putri Aryka Claudia Eka , Dewanto Ordas
Published: November 2023

Since conventional oil and gas is under a depletion phase, unconventional oil, and gas have become prime candidates for current and future oil and gas production. Based on this, investment and research have increased significantly related to unconventional oil and gas exploitation, especially in the North East Java Basin, one of the sedimentary basins producing oil and gas. The research was conducted in the form of well-logging, geochemical, and seismic data analysis to determine the quality and quantity of oil and gas reservoirs. The thickness and TOC value of the reservoir were determined using well-logging data using the Passey method, resulting in a thickness ranging from 900-954 ft and an average TOC value of 3.87 Wt% in the Kujung III Formation. Based on geochemical data analysis, the reservoir has type II kerogen with an immature-early mature maturity level (Ro and Tmax). Meanwhile, based on seismic data, the reservoir thickens to the northwest, ranging from 500-600 m. Unconventional oil and gas reservoirs in the research area have the potential to be developed because they meet several criteria, such as being rich in organic material and thick, even though the maturity level is still in the immature phase. It is estimated that deeper areas will produce different levels of maturity as pressure and temperature increase.
Relocation of the Hypocenter of an Earthquake with the Double Difference Method in the Regional Study Area of Yogyakarta
Authors: Rohmiasih Fani , Andi Andi , Wibowo Nugroho Budi
Published: November 2023

The relocation of the earthquake hypocentre is necessary in order to determine the position of the earthquake centre with higher accuracy. An accurate hypocentre position is important for earthquake-prone areas mapping, seismicity analysis, and fault zone identification. The double difference algorithm technique using the hypoDD program can be used for hypocentre relocation. This article reports the earthquake relocation of 23 earthquakes in the Yogyakarta region recorded at four observation stations. The result shows that the hypocentre shift spreads randomly with a shift distance of less than 20 km, with the most shifting direction of the epicentre to the northeast. The Earthquake’s hypocentre after relocation in the land area is estimated to be triggered by a fault under the Gamping Wungkal Formation, while the earthquake around Mount Merapi is estimated to be triggered by volcanic activity. The Relocation result in the sea area show that the hypocentre leads to the subduction line.
Assessment of Landslide Susceptibility Microzonation using Microtremor Measurements Along Mountain Road in North Bengkulu–Lebong, Bengkulu Province
Authors: Nuramadani Ulfa , Halauddin Halauddin , Suhendra Suhendra , Fadli Darmawan Ikhlas , Panjaitan Ardika Pratama , Sinaga Jesika Erni Elfrita
Published: November 2023

Based on the geological condition, the research location on the North Bengkulu - Lebong crossing is on the Sumatra fault zone that extends from south to north, which causes this area to have a morphological shape and topography of hills and hills extreme slopes. This research results in landslide-prone micro zonation based on GSS and PGA values obtained from Horizontal-to-Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR) method measurements. The research was conducted by measuring 25 research sites. The results of Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) values processing at the research site, between 0.14 gal - 0.53 gal. Locations with the potential for landslides, shown in blue (0.14-0.29 gal), are located in several spots of the research site. The distribution of Ground Shear Strain (GSS) at the study site is evenly distributed at a value of 10-4, which indicates that the study site is prone to cracking and ground movement. In the distribution of GSS values, it is suspected that the location in the dark red color (10-3) has the highest potential to experience repeated landslides. Based on the results of the calculation of PGA and GSS values on the North Bengkulu - Lebong crossing, the points of landslide-prone locations can be known so that disaster mitigation can be carried out at these locations to reduce the risk that will occur.
Ultra-lightweight rechargeable battery: >750 Wh/kg lithium–sulfur pouch cell
Authors: Kakiage Masaki , Kakiage Kenji , Yano Toru , Uehara Hiroki
Published: November 2023

Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) rechargeable batteries have been expected to be lightweight energy storage devices with the highest gravimetric energy density at the single-cell level reaching up to 695 Wh/kg-cell (a low rate of 0.005C, only in the first discharge). Sulfurized polyacrylonitrile (SPAN) is one of the sulfur-based active materials, which allows more freedom in the Li–S cell design because it shows no undesirable reactions with electrolyte solutions. An original Li–S pouch cell construction (ADEKA’s Lithium–Sulfur/Pouch Cell : ALIS-PC), the world's lightest rechargeable battery cell was designed by combining the SPAN cathode and state-of-the-art technologies. As a result, the highest gravimetric energy densities of 713 and 761 Wh/kg-cell after some charge-and-discharge cycles, which were based on the total mass of all cell components, were achieved with successful operating at 0.1 and 0.05C-rates, respectively, which significantly exceeded those of commercial lithium-ion and developed next-generation rechargeable batteries.
The Oti Landfill: Assessing the potential of the informal waste recycling economy
Authors: Adjei-Boateng Augustina , Appiah-Effah Eugene , Boakye Patrick , Awuah Esi
Published: November 2023

The informal recycling sector has gained recognition in recent times as the base of the industrial value chain. The focus is achieving effective recycling with the help of the informal waste economy. In spite of the fact that operators of this informal economy are a common sight in the urban areas of in many developing countries, very little is known about them and scant attention is paid to them. The aim of the study was to investigate the activities of the informal waste recyclers on the Oti landfill and estimate the economic value of their activities. The study adopted a mixed method approach of research and descriptive survey to collect the necessary data using interviews, field guides and observations. A total of 39 waste pickers and 16 waste buyers were interviewed. One waste picker picked on average 27–45kg of recyclables a day and obtained on average 1,186USD per annum whereas one waste buyer obtained 54,300 USD per annum. These figures were based on retrieving just over 5% of the recycling materials received on the landfill which translates to about 3700 tonnes annually. The results revealed that the role of informal waste economy plays a significant role in the broader waste management system as well as the local economy and therefore requires urgent attention and appropriate policy responses from policy makers.
The human microglia responsome: a resource to better understand microglia states in health and disease
Authors: Snijders Gijsje , Lopes Katia de Paiva , Sneeboer Marjolein , Muller Benjamin , Gigase Frederieke , Vialle Ricardo , Missall Roy , Kubler Raphael , Raj Towfique , Humphrey Jack , de Witte Lotje
Published: November 2023

Microglia, the immune cells of the brain, are increasingly implicated in neurodegenerative disorders through genetic studies. However, how genetic risk factors for these diseases are related to microglial gene expression, microglial function, and ultimately disease, is still largely unknown. Microglia change rapidly in response to alterations in their cellular environment, which is regulated through changes in transcriptional programs, which are as yet poorly understood. Here, we compared the effects of a set of inflammatory and restorative stimuli (lipopolysaccharide, interferon-gamma, resiquimod, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, adenosine triphosphate, dexamethasone, and interleukin-4) on human microglial cells from 67 different donors (N = 398 samples) at the gene and transcript level. We show that microglia from different anatomical brain regions show distinct responses to inflammatory stimuli. We observed a greater overlap between human stimulated microglia and human monocytes than with mouse microglia. We define specific microglial signatures across conditions which are highly relevant for a wide range of biological functions and complex human diseases. Finally, we used our stimulation signatures to interpret associations from Alzheimer's disease (AD) genetic studies and microglia by integrating our inflammatory gene expression profiles with common genetic variants to map cis-expression QTLs (eQTLs). Together, we provide the most comprehensive transcriptomic database of the human microglia responsome.
The spatial overlapping regulated by nitrogen promotes the Spartina alterniflora potential regenerated invasion in coastal wetlands
Authors: Jia Peng , Qu Guojuan , Jia Jing , Li Dezhi
Published: November 2023

The mechanisms that link the aboveground plant community structure with soil seed bank is crucial for predicting the potential regeneration direction. However, the spatial structure of invasive clonal plants should be reasonably quantified. We assume that the selection effect of Spartina alterniflora community spatial structure on soil seed bank composition would affect the seed reproduction invasion intensity. We set the native species of Phragmites australis in Dongtan wetland as a reference object, to explore the nitrogen regulation on the soil seed bank formation processes after S. alterniflora became the dominant species. The results showed that the S. alterniflora growth tended to be stable in summer and autumn, and its height change trend and peak height under different coverage was relatively consistent. The seasonal variation trend of P. australis height is opposite to that of S. alterniflora. In the autumn community structure at mature stage, the dominance index of S. alterniflora and P. australis showed a downward trend from low to high aboveground coverage after the soil seed bank germination, and the dominance index of S. alterniflora was higher than that of P. australis. The overlapping resistance structure of S. alterniflora community was synergistically affected by soil ammonium nitrogen, leaf total nitrogen and soil microbial biomass nitrogen, and the effect of this structure on the soil seed bank formation under different soil depth showed an opposite trend. Our results suggest that the overlapping complementarity between S. alterniflora plays a positive regulatory role between functional trait plasticity and sexual reproduction advantage.
Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI) Short Form and Revised Form (FMI-13R) ­­— Norm Scores and Psychometrics in a Representative German Sample
Authors: Schmidt Stefan , Walach Harald , Sauer Sebastian , Kohls Niko , Rose Nina
Published: November 2023

Background The Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI) in its short form is one of the most frequently used instruments in research to measure self-attributed mindfulness. We sought to calibrate it in a representative German sample and to replicate its psychometric properties. Methods We administered the FMI-14 to a representative German sample. We revisited the psychometric analysis and calculated a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). To gauge external validity of the instrument, we also presented the FMI together with four items of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ4). Results We recruited 1,021 respondents from a commercial online panel and approximated a representative sample of the German population. The best psychometric properties are obtained with a revised version of the FMI-13R, where the only negatively coded item was removed due to lack of fit. McDonald’s Omega was found to be 0.88 and the mean item-scale intercorrelation was 0.36. The construct is unidimensional, with two highly correlated sub-constructs, Presence and Acceptance (r = 0.64), which can be separated for conceptual reasons if desired. The CFA supported this model. Age and gender stratified norm scores were calculated and reported. Regression analyses and partial correlation analyses showed negative correlation of mindfulness and measures of anxiety and depression, as expected, and thereby support our previous findings that the instrument is valid and that the health conveying effects component is the Acceptance component of mindfulness. Conclusion The FMI-13R is a psychometrically sound and valid instrument for the assessment of mindfulness. Norm scores can now be used by clinicians and researchers to classify individuals or samples into a range of values compared to the German population.
Untangling lineage introductions, persistence, and temporal heterogeneity of HP-PRRSV (sublineage 8.7)
Authors: Zhang Guihong , Sun Yankuo , Xing Jiabao , Hong Samuel , Bollen Nena , Xu Sijia , Li Yue , Zhong Jianhao , Gao Xiaopeng , Zhu Dihua , Liu Jing , Gong Lang , Zhou Lei , An Tong-Qing , Shi Mang , Wang Heng , Baele Guy
Published: November 2023

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) sublineage 8.7 has been estimated as one of the most devastating and longest-circulating lineages in PRRSV, especially the emergence and prevalence of highly pathogenic PRRSV in 2006. Despite a rapid increase in sublineage 8.7 virus epidemic outbreaks in Asian countries over recent years, very little is known about the patterns of virus evolution, spread, and the spatial, demographic, and ecological factors influencing PRRSV spread. Relying on a national PRRSV surveillance project established over 20 years ago, we expanded the genomic dataset outbreak in China and deployed a series of phylogeographic extension of this dataset that enables formal testing the contribution of a range of predictor variables to the geographic spread of PRRSV. We revealed the principal role of Guangdong as a central source in Asia, with rural swine activities and provincial distance contributing to spatial spread. Independent recombination analysis of interlineage and intralineage with its temporal dynamics captured a peak wave spanning 2014 to 2016. Noted that several HP-PRRSV modified live vaccines (MLVs) were hastily approved for use on a remarkably emergency basis in China since the epidemic whereas few studies focused on its potential impact on the field spanning a long temporal vaccination, we sequenced all available three MLVs and genomic analysis suggested a key leaky period spanning 2011 to 2017, with two concurrent amino acid mutations located in ORF1a 957 and ORF2 250. Overall, our study provides a phylodynamic framework to showcase a full-scale knowledge of PRRSV sublineage 8.7 evolution, transmission dynamics, and potential leaky evidence of HP-PRRSV MLVs, providing critical insights into new MLV development under Nidovirale order.