bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multiple energy X-ray imaging of metal oxide particles inside gingival tissues
Authors: Cortez Jarrod , Romero Ignacio , Ngo Jason , Azam Md Sayed Tanveer , Niu Chuang , Almeida-da-Silva Cássio Luiz Coutinho , Cabido Leticia Ferreira , Ojcius David M. , Chin Wei-Chun , Wang Ge , Li Changqing
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND:

Periodontal disease affects over 50% of the global population and is characterized by gingivitis as the initial sign. One dental health issue that may contribute to the development of periodontal disease is foreign body gingivitis (FBG), which can result from exposure to some kinds of foreign metal particles from dental products or food.

OBJECTIVE:

We design a novel, portable, affordable, multispectral X-ray and fluorescence optical microscopic imaging system dedicated to detecting and differentiating metal oxide particles in dental pathological tissues. A novel denoising algorithm is applied. We verify the feasibility and optimize the performance of the imaging system with numerical simulations.

METHODS:

The designed imaging system has a focused X-ray tube with tunable energy spectra and thin scintillator coupled with an optical microscope as detector. A simulated soft tissue phantom is embedded with 2-micron thick metal oxide discs as the imaged object. GATE software is used to optimize the systematic parameters such as energy bandwidth and X-ray photon number. We have also applied a novel denoising method, Noise2Sim with a two-layer UNet structure, to improve the simulated image quality.

RESULTS:

The use of an X-ray source operating with an energy bandwidth of 5 keV, X-ray photon number of 108, and an X-ray detector with a 0.5 micrometer pixel size in a 100 by 100-pixel array allowed for the detection of particles as small as 0.5 micrometer. With the Noise2Sim algorithm, the CNR has improved substantially. A typical example is that the Aluminum (Al) target’s CNR is improved from 6.78 to 9.72 for the case of 108 X-ray photons with the Chromium (Cr) source of 5 keV bandwidth.

CONCLUSIONS:

Different metal oxide particles were differentiated using Contrast-to-Noise ratio (CNR) by utilizing four different X-ray spectra.
Experimental research of electrical characteristics combined solar-electric air heater
Authors: Glamazdin P. , Vitkovskyi V. , Rogozhin D. , Karpyuk M. , Haba K.
Published: November 2023

Poor water quality in district heating systems leads to failure of boilers and pipelines in heating networks. The main reason for this is corrosion and scale deposits. The presence of these factors shows the low efficiency of water treatment systems. The article presents the results of the introduction of non-traditional water treatment technologies for district heating systems based on the experience of the Zhytomyrteplokommunenergo utility company of the Zhytomyr City Council in 2007-2021. In the boiler houses of the enterprise, water treatment systems were modernized, and the production chemical service was reorganized. In particular, chemical deaeration was launched in combination with traditional sodium cationization, as well as chemical deaeration in combination with complexonate water treatment against the classical water treatment technology - ion exchange. Installed magnetic sludge separators with magnetic inserts. The technology of water softening with anti-corrosion protection using Redox filters has been introduced. Gravimetric corrosion sensors of our own design have been developed and installed. The database of processing and statistical analysis Access "Corrosion damage of pipelines of heat networks" was created and put into operation. The experience of modernizing the water treatment system has shown that work in this direction increases the reliability of operation of district heating systems by reducing the consumption of energy carriers and material resources. In addition, the problem of improving the operational reliability of the heat exchange equipment of thermal stations needs to be solved. The projected start of the use of heat recovery devices on water heating boilers in operation, in condensation or partially condensation modes, will also bring with it a number of problems with the neutralization of condensate and its return to the heat supply system. The end result is an increase in production reliability, environmental friendliness and a reduction in the cost of heat for district heating systems.
Моdern heat and steam supply systems of industrial enterprises using deep utilization of the technological steam energy potential
Authors: Pohosov O. , Chepurna N. , Pasichnyk P. , Kulinko E. , Doroshenko A.
Published: November 2023

Steam supply systems of industrial enterprises, as a type of heat supply system, are a large consumer of primary energy in national energy balances. In turn, due to the specificity of thermodynamic steam processes, steam supply systems of industrial enterprises in practice have significant unused potential of secondary energy resources (SEP). Modern steam supply systems should be built exclusively when evaluating their exergetic efficiency, which will make it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of such systems grossly in all elements of the life cycle of the project: energy, economic, ecological and even social. The article shows modernized thermal schemes of steam supply systems, for which it is possible to achieve additional electrical power at the level of 135-250 kW/(kg/s) when devices with a relative internal efficiency of up to 60-70 % are operating. In combination with an increase in the percentage of condensate return and the utilization of secondary energy resources (SRP), the increase in energy efficiency of the system is 2-4 %, and the absolute value of exergetic efficiency is 16-22 %, taking into account the exergetic efficiency of the boiler unit. Low-potential "tail" consumers: the heating system, the hot water supply system - increase the exergy efficiency of the steam supply system of an industrial enterprise by 0.2-0.6 % in the case of joining on the steam side of secondary boiling. Any processes of generating electrical energy are associated with obtaining a significant amount of thermal energy, and must be accompanied by its utilization; enterprises that use steam as an energy carrier (the same applies to energy enterprises such as thermal power plants and nuclear power plants) for the deep utilization of hydroelectric power plants must have thermal energy consumers in their composition, which can act as communal household consumers (if they exist), as well as new technological consumers of thermal energy.
Determination of Evapotranspiration and Crop Coefficients of Irrigated Legumes on Different Soil Types Using the FAO56 Approach
Authors: Sasanya (Ph.D.) Blessing , Divine-Joy Imaobong Udoh , Rashida Sasanya
Published: November 2023

Climates and locations specific crop coefficients (CC) plays pivotal roles in effective water management and yield optimization. Research on crop coefficients for many staple crops remains limited in many regions across Africa. This study was designed to ascertain the crop coefficients of Sampea14 (V1), Sampea17 (V2), and TGX 1465-1D (V3) cultivated on sandy, sandy clay loam, and sandy loam soils, within Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria. A 3x3 factorial experiment was designed in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), with three replicates. During the initial-growth stage, the average CC for V1, V2, and V3 were computed as 0.42, 0.54, and 0.24, respectively. At the mid-growth stage, these coefficients increased to 1.82, 2.04, and 2.59 and in the late season, the average CC were 0.89, 0.54, and 0.32, for the respective varieties. The outcomes of this study would enhance efficient water management practices and ultimately improve both crop and water productivity.
The Political Ecologies of the Tonle Sap: Global, Regional and National Framework for Conservation and Development
Authors: Sithirith Mak
Published: November 2023

Situated in Cambodia, the TSL (TSL) is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and the Mekong River Basin (MRB). It is a globally important biodiversity hotspot, while also displaying significant economic, livelihood, and food-production values. However, the lake and its resources are under significant pressure from over-fishing, and upstream development (particularly hydropower) has affected its hydrology and sediment supply to the lake. Many actors at local, national, regional, and global levels have sought to influence how the lake’s resources are managed, utilized, and developed – although at this stage, without notable impact. This paper analyzes the political ecology of the TSL’s demise. It seeks to show how the complex interplay of actors, arranged at various scales, has collectively created the challenges facing the lake, giving rise to questions about the long-term sustainability of its resources and the livelihoods that depend upon it.
Advance : adversarial collaborative learning for detection and verification of artificially created examples
Authors:   , Jones Chloe
Published: November 2023

Adversarial learning methods have gained significant popularity in generating deceptive yet convincingly authentic data. While these techniques have proven beneficial for advancing artificial intelligence, they also give rise to a pressing concern regarding the authenticity of information consumed by the general public, exemplified by the prevalence of deepfakes. Consequently, various approaches have been proposed to detect adversarial generated data, aiming to address this challenge. However, a significant proportion of these innovations rely on non-iterative feedforward designs, leading to the overarching concept of an arms race between machine learning and detection systems. In the context of my research, I introduce ADVANCE: Adversarial Collaborative Learning For Detection And Verification Of Artificially Created Examples, an adversarial recognition pipeline that embraces a continuous and collaborative learning paradigm to facilitate an arms race between a deepfake generator and deepfake detector. Specifically, given a generative system and a detection system, this research aims to discover whether it is possible to create a stable pipeline to look for an endpoint to this arms race. These experiments embody a computational analysis of the pipeline and ultimately, results indicate that it is stable enough to be used for further research in improvements of the detection of adversarial generated data.
Wire detection using ground penetrating radar using image processing techniques
Authors:   , Moeller Jackson
Published: November 2023

[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] This thesis investigates wire detection using various techniques applied to Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) images. In this study, a step-frequency GPR with a co-pole configuration was used to collect data. The first approach proposes the use of Hough Transform (HT) to detect surface wires. The collected data is processed by beamforming and projecting onto the surface plane before applying HT. The features extracted for wire detection include orientation, strength, and relative strength. The second and third approaches propose an ellipse fitting technique to detect surface-laid and shallowly buried wires. After filtering and edge detection in the cross-section image, ellipse fitting is applied to obtain an ellipse feature for indicating how well the shape fits to an ellipse. The third approach improves the ellipse feature extraction method to obtain the feature regardless of the orientation of a wire. The method first applies HT to the surface projection of an object image from the GPR, and then rotates the 3-D data image according to the orientation angle from the HT to align with the cross-track, before the extraction of ellipse feature. The fourth approach proposes features for curved wire detection from GPR images. The processing involves projecting the 3-D GPR beamformed image onto the ground plane, applying the Canny edge detector to extract the edge points, and fitting the edge points to a parabola through a voting scheme. The features consist of the orientation angle, the fitted parabolic parameters, and the fitting confidence. The combination of these approaches offers a comprehensive framework for wire detection in GPR images, with potential applications in explosive detection.
Methodological foundations for the formation of pre-professional IT competencies of high school students in children’s technoparks “Quantorium”
Authors: Sadykova A. R. , Belousova A. S.
Published: November 2023

Modern state programs for the development of education have set an important task to prepare young people for successful professional self-realization, which implies the involvement of students in programs and activities of early career guidance, support of professional self-determination, and development of professional and socio-cultural competencies.

The methods and principles of organizing educational activities of high school students on the basis of the children’s technopark “Quantorium” aim the development of pre-professional IT competencies. Classes in the technopark will make the preparation of students for modern and future IT professions more effective, and will also contribute to their readiness for self-realization and further professional development.

Approaches to the development of pre-professional competencies of high school students are based on the project-oriented teaching methodology that promotes the development of teamwork, communication, and project management skills, technological competencies, and creative thinking. The analysis of the modular design principle of additional general educational programs of the technopark is carried out on the example of work in the direction “≪IT-quantum≫”, which is a part of the “Quantorium”. “

Quantorium” can become an effective tool to support educational activities aimed at the development of pre-professional competencies in high school students, contributing to the increase of interest in scientific, technical, and IT disciplines.
Improving the Treatment of Saline Wastewater from Shrimp Farms Using Hybrid Constructed Wetlands Models toward Sustainable Development
Authors:   Ho Chi Minh University of Natural Resources and Environment, 236B Le Van Sy, Tan Binh District,  Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam, Hiep Nguyen Trung , Anh Le Huu Quynh ,   Ho Chi Minh University of Natural Resources and Environment, 236B Le Van Sy, Tan Binh District,  Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam, Tuan Phan Dinh ,   Ho Chi Minh University of Natural Resources and Environment, 236B Le Van Sy, Tan Binh District,  Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam, Khang Dinh Sy ,   Ho Chi Minh University of Natural Resources and Environment, 236B Le Van Sy, Tan Binh District,  Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam, Dong Phan Din้ ,   Ho Chi Minh University of Natural Resources and Environment, 236B Le Van Sy, Tan Binh District,  Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam, Han Huynh Thi Ngoc ,   Ho Chi Minh University of Natural Resources and Environment, 236B Le Van Sy, Tan Binh District,  Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam, Thuan Dao Dinh ,   Ha Noi University of Mining and Geology, 18 Vien, Bac Tu Liem District, Ha Noi 10000, Vietnam, Nga Dinh Thi ,   Ho Chi Minh University of Natural Resources and Environment, 236B Le Van Sy, Tan Binh District,  Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
Published: November 2023

This study investigated a feasible model for treating actual shrimp farm wastewater at a pilot scale that could be applied to farms in the Mekong Delta area. The research was carried out using a hybrid constructed wetlands (HCWs) model, which included a floating constructed wetland (FCW, total area of 1,500 m2) and a horizontal sub-surface constructed wetland (HSCW, total area of 400 m2). The HCWs were cultivated with native plants including: Scirpus littoralis Schrab, Cyperus alternifolius, and Paspalum vaginatum. These plants are all adapted to the high salinity levels of shrimp farm wastewater. The system was operated for 30 days to treat shrimp farm effluent. Results indicated that the model effectively removed organic matter and nitrogen compounds from the wastewater. The treated wastewater had low concentrations of COD (10.0-15.4 mg/L), BOD5 (7.1-12.5 mg/L), NH4+-N (0.04-1.11 mg/L), and TN (0.17-1.83 mg/L), which met the reliable conditions for reuse or safety requirements for discharge to aquatic systems. The findings of this study have significant implications for the sustainable management of shrimp farm wastewater in the Mekong Delta area. The HCWs model is a feasible and effective way to treat this type of wastewater, and it could be adapted to other regions facing similar challenges.
Content of the pre-service teachers’ professional training for using communicative and game technologies in teaching a foreign language to primary school students
Authors: Parshikova Olena
Published: November 2023

The article examines the content of the selective professionally oriented course “Communicative-playing technologies of early foreign language learning” for students of the fourth year of the 014 Secondary education specialty, its goal is formulated - the formation of future teachers’ professional competence in the application of communicative-playing technologies of foreign (German) learning languages in primary school. The knowledge of the theoretical foundations of early learning, which are necessary for future teachers to apply communicative-playing technologies in foreign language learning in primary school, is specified: knowledge of the peculiarities of foreign language acquisition by younger schoolchildren, the dynamics of the development of age-related psychophysiological features of younger schoolchildren, which contribute to or hinder the study of a foreign language, methods application of basic communicative-playing techniques. The professional competences of future teachers are determined, in particular, the ability to use communicative-playing technologies taking into account the cognitive capabilities of pupils and the peculiarities of their learning a foreign language at various stages of primary school, the ability to activate the educational activity of students in foreign language lessons through the use of communicative-playing technologies; the ability to provide a motivational, substantive and procedural basis for pupils’ foreign language communication through participation in various types of game activities, the ability to model and manage students’ communicative-playing activities in German.
DISCOVERING THE ROOFS OF PARIS WITH A SONG
Authors: Melnyk Melnyk , Melnyk Pavlo
Published: November 2023

This work has a set of tasks united by the topic “Living in Paris”. The purpose of these tasks is to continue forming the sociocultural competence, to revise and/ or to learn some vocabulary about everyday life of the capital, its advantages and disadvantages, its touristic places, preferences of Parisians, their visions of comfort, key components of the Parisian landscape by students at the B1 level. The context and the tasks for practicing receptive and productive skills are based on the lyrics of the song “Les toits de Paris” by Gauvain Sers, presenting a certain philosophy of life which is characteristic of the inhabitants living on the upper floors of traditional Parisian houses. The proposed set of tasks will allow students to expand their knowledge about the French culture in general and its “Parisian” part in particular, concerning the architecture of Paris, some Parisian technologies, the mentality of Parisians, the phenomenon of Parisian rooftops.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ТЕОРІЇ ЗОБРАЖЕНЬ: ПОПЕРЕДНЯ ОБРОБКА – ВИДІЛЕННЯ КРАЇВ
Authors: ГРИЦИК В.В. , ЗАДОРОЖНІЙ В.І.
Published: November 2023

Упродовж десятиліть розпізнавання образів та опрацювання зображень зокрема залишається актуальним завданням. Сьогодні ми маємо добре пророблений теоретичний фундамент базових понять, операцій і потребу зіставлення базових операцій передобробки вхідної (початкової) інформації, що допускає ефективне застосування теорії розпізнавання. У роботі автори подають частковий розв’язок, дослідивши можливості десяти операторів виділення країв (контурів), порівняють поведінку операторів у різних умовах, зокрема умовами є різні значення діапазонів видимого спектру. Видимий спектр поділено на чотири діапазони, які ефективно сприймаються світлочутливою матрицею вебкамери. Ці діапазони відповідають денному освітленню. Досліджено такі оператори: покращення країв за допомогою дискретної різниці (Edge Enhancement by Discrete Differencing), логарифмічне виявлення краю Уолліса (Wallis logarithmic edge detection), виявлення країв і ліній Frei-Chen (Frei-Chen edge and line detection), детектор краю Кірша (Kirsch Edge detector), спрямоване визначення краю (Directional edge detection), добуток різниці середніх (Product of the difference of averages), виявлення країв тріщин (Crack Edge detection), виявлення країв Марра-Хілдрета (Marr-Hildreth edge detection), виявлення локального краю в тривимірних зображеннях (Local Edge Detection in three-dimentional images), виявлення ієрархічного краю (Hierarchical edge detection). Для проведення досліджень розроблено систему адаптивного пошуку оптимального детектора краю зображення відповідно до рівня освітлення. Ця система призначена для роботи з веб-камерою персонального комп’ютера або смартфона, виділення на ній об’єктів і в подальшому накладення на них фільтрів. У кінцевому підсумку система буде підбирати для певного освітлення найкращий метод, який було визначено. Подано методи й результати. Робота охоплює розробку й застосування методів виділення країв для виявлення суттєвих ознак та особливостей на зображеннях, використовуючи адаптивний підхід, на відміну від усталеної послідовності попередньої обробки. Завдання, розв’язані під час проведення дослідження: реалізовано методи виділення ключових характеристик об’єкта; реалізовано частину аналітичного ядра з об’єктивною оцінкою, яка є кращою за MSE та PSNR і їх найближчих варіацій, зокрема використано індекс структурної схожості (SSIM). Реалізовано частину аналітичного ядра з прийняття рішення за результатами об’єктивного оцінювання, що дало змогу адаптивно визначати оптимальний алгоритм знаходження об’єктів у полі уваги, створена база векторів-еталонів людського сприйняття об’єктів, розроблено навчальний складник під час навчання комп’ютерного зору людських понять образів цифр.
La opacidad de la transparencia: Instituto de Salud del Estado de México, 2018-2022
Authors:   Colegio Mexiquense, Cadena Inostroza Cecilia , Morales Fajardo María Esther ,   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ramírez Aceves Merizanda María del Carmen ,   Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
Published: November 2023

Este estudio analiza la información contenida en la Plataforma Nacional de Transparencia (PNT) sobre el gasto del Instituto de Salud en el Estado de México (ISEM) en el periodo 2018-2022, a fin de conocer las modalidades de compras públicas, el gasto gubernamental en la entidad y la turbidez en sus procesos. Mediante una metodología analítica con enfoque cualitativo se concluye que la adjudicación directa en la institución ha sido una práctica institucionalizada que se efectuó con más frecuencia durante la pandemia de SARS-COV 2, en tanto que, la licitación pública fue una simulación para favorecer a los mismos proveedores.
Combate a la corrupción: Inconsistencias en los registros de las sanciones por faltas administrativas y delitos de corrupción 2017 – 2021
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, García Benítez Víctor Hugo
Published: November 2023

La corrupción es un problema multifacético y arraigado en la sociedad. En el caso de México, la corrupción ha sido un desafío persistente que ha minado la confianza de la población en las instituciones y ha obstaculizado el desarrollo del país. El objetivo de la investigación es analizar las sanciones administrativas y penales aplicadas a nivel federal durante el período de 2017 a 2021, partiendo de la siguiente pregunta ¿Qué están sancionando las autoridades en materia de corrupción en México? Entre los resultados destacan las inconsistencias y fallas en el registro, sistematización y divulgación de las sanciones por corrupción.
¿Cómo se cumplen las Obligaciones de Transparencia en Materia de Archivos? Análisis subnacional del Estado de Jalisco
Authors:   Escuela Mexicana de Archivos, Aguilera Murguía Ramón
Published: November 2023

En este artículo se hace un análisis de la situación subnacional, a través de la experiencia realizada por el sector centralizado del Ejecutivo Estatal y por los 125 municipios del Estado de Jalisco, sobre la implementación de la Ley General de Archivos a cinco años de su publicación. Desafortunadamente los resultados no son tan halagüeños como debería suponerse. La debilidad de los sistemas institucionales de archivos, hacen frágil la rendición de cuentas y el combate a la corrupción, pero también prenden un foco rojo para las próximas entregas de las administraciones que concluirán el año que entra.
Generative AI Model for Artistic Style Transfer Using Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors: Miah Jonayet , Cao Duc Minh , Sayed Md Abu , Haque Md Sabbirul
Published: November 2023

Artistic style transfer, a captivating application of generative artificial intelligence, involves fusing the content of one image with the artistic style of another to create unique visual compositions. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of a novel technique for style transfer using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). By leveraging deep image representations learned by CNNs, we demonstrate how to separate and manipulate image content and style, enabling the synthesis of high-quality images that combine content and style in a harmonious manner. We describe the methodology, including content and style representations, loss computation, and optimization, and showcase experimental results highlighting the effectiveness and versatility of the approach across different styles and content.
Android-based Mobile Application with Rapid Application Development model for Village Administration Services
Authors: Johan Fanny , Jansen Wiratama  , Sunardi Oetama Raymond , Ady Sanjaya Samuel , Fernandi Wijaya Santo , Sony Eko Nugroho Antonius
Published: November 2023

Village administration services are essential in a village's progress and villagers' satisfaction with village officials. There are many villages in Indonesia where services still need to be more optimal because they have limitations in disseminating information, unclear procedures, and the status of service applications that cannot be monitored. Mobile-based applications can optimize village administration services, which can bridge between villagers and village officials. From the results of several previous studies, the Rapid Application Development (RAD) model is relevant to be applied in designing Android-based village service applications with the Flutter framework. The SHA-512 algorithm is implemented to increase security by hashing passwords to strengthen database security in village service applications. The application produced in this research has been tested using the User Acceptance Test (UAT) method, and it was concluded that this system is suitable for use by villagers and improves Cihuni village services.
Social entrepreneurship as a form of social responsibility of small and medium-sized businesses
Authors: M. O Nechepurenko
Published: November 2023

Methods. In the research process, the following methods were used: dialectical methods of learning processes and phenomena, monographic method (elaboration of scientific works on the development of social responsibility of business, evolution and transformation of its concepts and social entrepreneurship in Ukraine), empirical method (comprehensive assessment of business sustainability in Ukraine based on social responsibility), abstract-logical (theoretical generalizations and formulation of conclusions). Results. The article is devoted to the study of the determining directions of the socialization of economic relations in modern Ukraine – the development of social responsibility of business and social entrepreneurship. The article provides the author's development of stages of awareness of the essence of social responsibility of business. The paper states that the economic, political and social realities of the domestic present cause the evolution of the concept of the development of social responsibility of business to a social enterprise, which will not only become a source of providing for the material needs of people unable to compete in the labor market, but will also contribute to the solution of various urgent social tasks. Novelty. The scientific novelty of the research results lies in the determination of the stages of the formation of modern awareness of the essence of social responsibility of business: social responsibility of business as an independent initiative, social responsibility of business as charity, social responsibility of business as a subject of strategic planning, social responsibility of business as part of corporate culture, social entrepreneurship as the concept of development of social responsibility of business. The issue of defining common features and distinguishing characteristics for socially responsible business and social entrepreneurship is revealed. Practical value. The results of the study emphasize the importance of the activities of socially responsible companies aimed at strengthening social interaction and partnership (with the possibility of creating social enterprises and attracting disabled soldiers to work, internally displaced persons who have lost their homes), supporting the local population, as well as increasing the level of psychological health and well-being of employees.
Motivational aspects of enterprise potential renewal
Authors: D. Yu Dolzhenko
Published: November 2023

Methods. In the course of the research, such methods of scientific knowledge were used as: abstraction – to reveal the essence of the concept of «enterprise potential»; factor analysis – to identify factors that determine the need to implement motivational renewal of the company’s potential; grouping method – for the classification of influencing factors on the formation and development of the company’s potential. Results. The article analyzes the motivational aspects of updating the company’s potential. The main essential characteristics of the concept of «enterprise potential» are given. The opportunities for developing the company’s potential, which can be used to achieve its strategic goals and overcome challenges, are characterized. The key factors that influence the formation and development of the company’s potential and which by their nature can be both motivational and demotivating are highlighted. It is substantiated that the motivational renewal of the enterprise’s potential can be considered as a systematic process of applying motivational strategies and tools in order to stimulate its development and increase competitiveness. This involves focusing on the activation of resources, increasing productivity and achieving the company’s strategic goals, while contributing to its sustainable success and adaptation to changes in the modern economic environment. Novelty. The main goals of optimizing the company’s potential are characterized, which determine the key tasks and priorities of its development in the context of the formation of a motivational basis. It is substantiated that the motivational aspects of updating the company’s potential play a decisive role in stimulating and directing efforts to achieve strategic goals. Practical value. Motivational renewal of potential contributes to increasing competitiveness, ensures stability and growth of the enterprise’s profitability, and also allows it to meet the challenges of the modern market and requires constant analysis and adaptation to changes in the internal and external environment.
Bimbingan Teknis Pembuatan Biochar Sekam Padi dengan Metode Retort Kiln di Desa Sukadana Lombok Tengah
Authors: Iemaaniah Zuhdiyah Matienatul , Bakti Lalu Arifin Aria , Sukartono Sukartono , Selvia Siska Ita , Salsabil Haidir Ali , Jasrodi Jasrodi
Published: November 2023

This service aims to increase the knowledge and skills of Patuh Bersama farmer group members in processing rice husk Biochar agricultural waste using the Retort Kiln method. The method of implementing this service activity used a technical guidance method with a participatory approach. Evaluation of this activity was carried out through interactive sharing and then the data was analyzed descriptively. The results of this service activity showed that the farmer group could understand and had the skills to make rice husk biochar using the Retort Kiln method. Apart from that, from the results of this service it is hoped that farmers can utilize agricultural waste as a soil improvement material on agricultural land.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa Melalui Pelatihan Teknis Operasional Mesin Cetak Pelet bagi Kelompok Budidaya Ikan Kelurahan Beji Kabupaten Semarang
Authors: Rahayu Sri Tutie , Astawa Dewa Gede Alit , Suharso Arif Rakhman , Putranto Wahyu Ari , Setyawan Sandy
Published: November 2023

This service aims to increase the knowledge and skills of the fish farming group in Beji Village, Semarang Regency, regarding the operational technicalities of pellet printing machines to empower village communities. The method used in this service was training, which included lectures, questions and answers, and direct practice in making fish food pellets with material provided to participants, including knowledge of tool operation, tool components, and troubleshooting on tools. This service partner was a fish farming group in Beji Village, East Ungaran District, to improve the community's economic level around the new campus of the Indonesian State Maritime Polytechnic in Ngobo sub-district, which borders Beji sub-district. This service evaluation instrument used an assessment of the training participants by practicing operating, disassembling, and installing spare parts for the fish pellet printing machine themselves. The results of this service showed that most members of the fish farming group in Beji sub-district could operate the fish pellet press and care for it well. Apart from that, the quality and quantity of catfish feed increased because the the fish farming group had been able to produce fish feed independently.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Prediabetic and Type II Diabetic Mellitus Patients: A Rapid Review
Authors: Lindquist Rachel , Juarez Cathleen , Mitchell Abigail
Published: November 2023

Background: COVID changed healthcare modalities and we found out that needed services were not met for diabetic patients. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has been a technology used for Type 1 diabetic patients for years. With the rising numbers of both Type 2 diabetic (T2DM) and prediabetic patients, expanding the use of this technology could be beneficial in this population. Methodology: A review of nursing and medical literature was completed using search engines from the Simmons library, CINAHL, Medline databases, and Google Scholar. The key terms that were used in combinations were Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, T2DM, Prediabetes, Continuous Glucose Monitor, CGM, benefits/advantages, prevention, nursing, and challenges. This is a rapid review of the literature. Findings: After reviewing the literature, three themes emerged including findings that indicated that the use of CGM is an important tool for prediabetic and T2DM patients; as lifestyles changed, HbA1C results lowered, and these patients had less hypoglycemic episodes.
Self- Efficacy and Self- Care Practices, In Glycemic Control among Adults with Diabetes Mellitus Receiving Care at Kitwe Teaching Hospital, Ktiwe, Zambia
Authors: Kalonga Nelly , Mukwato Patricia Katowa , Wahila Ruth
Published: November 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem that is approaching epidemic proportions worldwide. Uncontrolled disease can lead to complications which can eventually result in reduced life expectancy and major health cost. Glucose control is fundamental in delaying the onset of complications as such patients are required to practice regular self-care in order to achieve optimal blood glucose levels and prevent complications. Higher self-efficacy has been shown to contribute to improved self-care behaviour and better glycaemic control. The study therefore sought to evaluate the relationship between self- efficacy and self- care practices, in glycemic control among adults with diabetes mellitus, receiving care at Kitwe Teaching Hospital, Zambia. A cross sectional correlational study design was utilized. A total of 112 patients participated in a study. They were selected using a simple random sampling method. A structured interview schedule was used to collect data on self-care practice. Self-efficacy was measured using a modified Diabetes Self-efficacy Scale and glycemic control was obtained by calculating the average of three consecutive fasting blood sugar results. Data was entered and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows version 25.0. The Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were used to test the associations between variables. The Binary logisticregression was used to determine the true predictor variables to glycemic control. The study results showed that more than three quarters (79.4%) of the participants had poor glycemic control, more than half (61.6%) of the participants had high self-efficacy and about two thirds (66%) of the participants practiced good self-care. The study results showed a statically significant relationship between glycaemic control and self-efficacy p<0.001. The finding of the binary logistic regression analysis was statistically significant (p<0.01) as it showed that patients who practiced good self-care had 6.64 times greater odds of glycaemic control (OR: 6.64, CI: .46, .88). There is, therefore, need to strengthen the educational programs with emphasis on selfcare activities to help achieve normal glycaemic levels. Self-efficacy should also be incorporated in the diabetic treatment protocols as it enhances self-care practice.
“Minimal Brain Dysfunction” (MBD) Influence on the Development of the Feet, Knees, Hips, Pelvis and Spine, Causes, Clinic, Therapy
Authors: Karski Tomasz , Karski Jacek , Karska Klaudia
Published: November 2023

In pathology of locomotor system, there are many causes but Minimal Brain Dysfunction (MBD) appears very frequently [1-3,6,7,20,24,25,31]. Between patients examined in years 1995 – 2023 this group counted 18 % – 20 % of cases. Mostly children with deformities of feet, knees, hips, pelvis and spine. Important is early therapy - than will be received “healthy status” of movement apparatus in adults.
The Relationship of Family Knowledge and Attitude with Diabetes Mellitus Prevention in Puskesmas Bengo, Bengo District, Bone District
Authors: H Hartati , S Sudirman , Laubo Naharia , H Harliani , Aminah Sitti , A Agussalim
Published: November 2023

Knowledge is the result of knowing, and this happens after people sense certain objects. The five human senses are the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. Most of human knowledge is obtained through the eyes and ears, namely the process of seeing and hearing. This study aims to determine the relationship of family knowledge and attitudes with the prevention of Diabetes Mellitus at the Bengo Health Center, Bengo District, Bone Regency. The variables in this study include knowledge, family attitudes and prevention of diabetes mellitus. This study was sectional and a sample of 41 people was carried out from 1 August to 1 September 2022. The research method used was quantitative research with a cross-sectional design. Data collection used a purposive sampling technique. Variables were measured using a questionnaire containing questions and statements. Results of the study: the results showed that there was no relationship between family attitudes and the prevention of diabetes mellitus with a significance level of p = 0.446 where p> 0. 05, while for knowledge there was a relationship with p = 0.007 where 0.007 <0.05. It is a sign that knowledge of the client’s family very important to take care of the diabetes mellitus clients.
Neurocognitive Care to Reverse Solitary Confinement in Prison: Case Report
Authors: Danelia Gomez Torres , C Long Douglas , Gabriela Guadalupe Hernandez Cortes , Vianney Gomez Gonzalez , Mónica Yuritzi Lopez Sanchez
Published: November 2023

Inmate populations have been found to have mental health problems and substance abuse much higher than non-incarcerated populations. Caring for incarcerated patients is problematic, given the limitations on access to healthcare services within detention facilities. A case report of a patient with psychomotor agitation and psychoactive substances use, prone to hetero and self-aggression, is presented. The patient was treated for a month in a Mexican state detention center by nursing students, under supervision and pedagogical support. Using the nursing process, focused on psychosocial health needs, six priority diagnoses were identified: anxiety, ineffective health maintenance behaviors, acute confusion, risk of self-directed violence and violence directed at others, as well as discomfort. Based on these diagnoses, care plans using cognitive stimulation was carried out with the goals of decreased anxiety, increased self-care, increased self-responsibility, better anger control, management of hallucination. The cognitive stimulation was a primary intervention that helped with other interventions to achieve holistic goals, such as improving hygiene. Improvements in the patient’s general ability to function led to, among other aspects, the release of solitary confinement and adaptation to social environment of the prison. Patient improvements reflect the importance of professional nursing care in mental health care in correctional healthcare.
Exploration on the Training Path of Scientific Research Ability and Quality of Undergraduates Majoring in Applied Physics
Authors:   College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chengdu University of Information Technology, Chengdu 610225, People's Republic of China., Sun Hui
Published: November 2023

Different from the traditional physics major, the applied physics major focuses on cultivating students' ability to solve natural science and engineering technology problems using physical principles and methods. To this end, relevant teachers in the applied physics major were organized to spontaneously carry out undergraduate scientific research ability and quality training activities, establish a team of academic tutors, form a method for student selection, team formation and management, and carry out supplementary knowledge teaching for specific research projects, accumulating experience in the use of experimental instruments and equipment, data analysis, and technical paper writing skills training. The results show that, on the basis of fully exploring the interest and ability of undergraduates, appropriate guidance and solid training can stimulate students' interest in scientific research and greatly improve their scientific and technological innovation ability. Keywords: Applied Physics, undergraduate, scientific research ability, scientific and technological innovation.
Risks associated with the spatial overlap between humpback dolphins and fisheries in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, India
Authors: Jog K , Sutaria D , Grech A , Jones R , Sule M , Bopardikar I , Marsh H
Published: November 2023

The Sindhudurg coast in Maharashtra, India, supports diverse fisheries and is a vital habitat for the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin Sousa plumbea, a species found nearshore along the west coast of India. Here, dolphins cause economic losses to fishermen by competing for catch and damaging fishing gear. Dolphins are also affected by entanglement in or ingestion of parts of fishing nets. There is a need for a systematic assessment of the distribution of risks to dolphins and the specific fisheries most impacted by interactions with dolphins. To bridge this information gap, we (1) analysed the behaviour and locations of dolphin groups in the absence and presence of fishing vessels (2012-2015) and (2) mapped the spatial overlap of dolphins and fishing vessels (2014-2015) to determine high-risk areas for dolphins. We observed 175 dolphin groups, of which 75 groups (43%) engaged in foraging behaviours. Dolphins occurred in approximately 50% (164 km2) of the total survey area, and fishing vessels were observed in 100% of the total survey area (333 km2). The proportion of dolphin groups engaged in foraging behaviours was significantly higher when fishing vessels were present compared to when absent. Gillnet (55%) and trawl (32%) accounted for the majority of observed fishing vessels when dolphins were present. Gillnet vessels had a 95% spatial overlap with dolphin habitat, and trawl and purse-seine vessels each had 86%. We identified 8 high-risk areas that were within ~500 m of the coastline, coinciding with high-density dolphin habitat near estuaries. These results have the potential to inform marine mammal conservation and fishery management in Sindhudurg.
Who Gets a Hearing? Academic Freedom and Critique in Derrida’s Reading of Kant
Authors: Waltham-Smith Naomi
Published: November 2023

Today’s debates about academic freedom in the US and the UK often echo arguments and counterarguments made by Immanuel Kant and the sovereign who censored him around the time when the modern Humboldtian university would be founded on the twin principles of critique and institutional autonomy. This article considers the limits of the criticist account by reading Jacques Derrida’s deconstructive engagement with Kant’s Conflict of the Faculties in the context of recent legislative developments and political interference which imperil these foundations. To do so, it makes a turn to the ear and to the multiple senses of ‘hearing’ as auditory perception, responsiveness and judgement to explore an alternative basis for defending academic freedom that radicalizes Kant’s position and liberates scholarly inquiry from its closures.
A tesztoszteronhiány és a magas vérnyomás együttes hatásai a cardiovascularis rizikóra, az erek morfológiájára és működésére
Authors: Jósvai Attila , Török Marianna , Hetthéssy Judit , Székács Béla , Nádasy György , Várbíró Szabolcs
Published: November 2023

A magas vérnyomás és az andropausa külön-külön is fokozza a szív- és érrendszeri megbetegedések kockázatát. Mivel incidenciájuk nő a korral, ezért számos esetben mindkettő egyszerre van jelen a férfiakban. A két noxa károsító hatásai összeadódhatnak, ami a coronariarezisztencia-erek remodellációjában is megfigyelhető. Jelen mini review a magas vérnyomás, a tesztoszteronhiány és ezen két noxa együttes hatásait foglalja össze a coronariarezisztencia-erek morfológiai, biomechanikai és funkcionális adaptációjára, valamint a szív- és érrendszeri megbetegedésekre.
Ecological and economic aspects оf the development of ancillary forest use
Authors: Markovskyi О.
Published: November 2023

The article analyzes and defines the ecological and economic aspects of the development of secondary forest use, as they are important for the balanced use of forest resources. Secondary forest use refers to the use of forests for the purpose of obtaining additional products between the main activities of forestry, such as firewood, forest fruits, mushrooms, herbs and other non-timber resources. It is substantiated that the minimization of the impact on the forest landscape is a key aspect of the ecological efficiency of secondary forest use. It has been determined and proven that current accounting of resources involves the systematic tracking and assessment of available forest resources, which may include measuring the volume of wood, studying the condition of forest lands, determining the presence and distribution of plants, fungi and other resources, as well as assessing their growth and reproduction.