bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mange in farmed rabbits
Authors: Rosell Joan M. , De la Fuente Luis F. , Casais Rosa
Published: March 2024

In this study we determined occurrence of mange in breeding rabbits on 1368 commercial farms in Portugal and Spain during 1996-2022. We obtained our information by carrying out 11 737 visits to 1334 doe farms, 11 farms only with growers, and 23 artificial insemination (AI) centres. The median size of the visited doe farms was 450 does (minimum to maximum: 100–2500 does) and 1175 does (ranging from100 to 6000 does) in 1996 and 2022, respectively. AI was used on 9% of the farms visited in 1996 and 95% in 2022. For our diagnoses we used (1) clinical observations on all visited farms to detect sarcoptic mange; (2) examination of the outer ear of breeding rabbits on a subset of farms to assess the prevalence of otodectic clinical mange (OCM); and (3) the examination of breeding rabbits and youngstock does (2.5 to 5.5 mo old) on a subset of 72 farms during 2018 to estimate prevalence of body mange compatible with cheyletiellosis. They were mainly clinical diagnoses, supported sometimes by a laboratorial confirmation. Over the course of the 27-yr clinical study, the cumulative incidence of sarcoptic mange was low; we recorded a total of 13 affected doe farms. The percentage of farms affected by OCM dropped from 55% in 1996 to 28% in 2022. OCM mean prevalence for the period 1996-2022 and 95% binomial confidence interval (CI) were 3.2% (95% CI [3.1-3.3%]), and 3.9% (95% CI [3.7-4.1%]) in does and bucks, respectively. We observed an improvement over time; the OCM yearly mean prevalence decreased from 7% in 1996 to 2.3% in 2022 in females and from 7.2% to 2.2% in males, respectively. This progress was compatible with the use of semen coming from AI centres; biosecurity measures and medical management also contributed. Genetic type was predisposing risk factor for OCM. Enabling risk factors were year and season (more affected in summer). Hair and skin disorders along the back, compatible with cheyletiellosis, were also assessed during 2018; we detected 50% of positive farms with various prevalence results in females, males or young does. In this study, we describe protocols observed in the control of benign and severe cases of mange in rabbitries, which included the use of ivermectin and synthetic acaricides. Ivermectin was used on 36% of doe farms visited during 2018-2022; we suggest that it should be used less often to lower its negative impact on the environment.
The Efficiency of Adopting Generalized Audit Software in Internal Auditing: A Case Study of Internal Auditors in Nigeria
Authors: Ezeonwuka Anthony Jioke , Le Roux Suzaan , Ogbodo Chukwuma
Published: March 2024

The importance of Generalized Audit Software (GAS) and its benefits have been studied in developed countries. However, the benefits of GAS are not as widely researched in developing countries like Nigeria. This study was designed to investigate the efficiency of adopting GAS in internal auditing in Nigeria. The study employed the use of questions in questionnaires which were used to gather information from 120 internal auditors at 12 different firms within Nigeria. The Data was analyzed using the Principal Component Analysis (PCA). It was found that factors such as resource constraints, communication and collaboration, and training of internal auditors affected the adoption of GAS, thereby limiting its efficiency in Nigeria. The study also found that GAS adoption can improve and increase the efficiency of internal auditors in Nigeria. The study recommended the need to enhance communication and collaboration among GAS users as well as other key stakeholders in Nigeria.
Faʻāliyātu Istikhdāmi Wasīlati Talking Stick Fi Istīʻābi al-Mufrādāt al-ʻArabiyyah Liṭulābi al-Faṣli al-Sābiʻ Bimadrasati Sudirman al-Mutawassiṭah al-Islāmiyyah Semarang
Authors: Noor Kalimah Octaviani  , Dewi Rusliyani
Published: March 2024

One of the problems at Sudirman Islamic Middle School is the lack of innovation in vocabulary teaching such that students’ vocabulary comprehension is low. To overcome this problem, the researcher uses the Talking Stick method to make learning enjoyable so that students are more active and enthusiastic about Arabic language topics. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using Talking Sticks in vocabulary comprehension for seventh-grade students at Sudirman Islamic Middle School Semarang. This research is quantitative research, and the sample consisted of 40 students in the seventh-grade class C (control class) and class D (experimental class). In the method of collecting data, the researcher uses the pre-test, then the post-test, and the direct observation method. In analyzing the data, the researcher uses a parametric t-test of the “paired sample test” type to determine the effectiveness of the Talking Stick method in vocabulary comprehension for seventh-grade students at Sudirman Islamic Middle School, Semarang. The results of the research tool experiment were that the validity test of the tool was correct, the stability test of the instrument was stable, the different energy test was good, and the result of the difficulty level test the number of good questions was 14. The conclusion of the research tool experiment is that each of the research tool experiment questions is good. Based on research data at Sudirman Islamic Middle School Semarang shows that using the Talking Stick method is highly effective in vocabulary comprehension for seventh-grade students at Sudirman Islamic Middle School, Semarang. This can be seen from the t-test in the posthoc test conducted with the help of IBM Statistic SPSS 22 which showed a sign smaller than 0.05, or 0.02, which means that the hypothesis (H1) is accepted.
THE ROLE OF GAMIFIED CUSTOMER BENEFITS IN PURSUING CUSTOMERS’ LOYALTY: A MEDIATED ROLE OF CUSTOEMR ENGAGEMENT
Authors: Ali Muhammad Qasim , Sharif Muhammad Suhail
Published: March 2024

The social media platforms have become progressively vital in modern era as a means of interacting with consumers and as a means for marketers to focus on online social networks so as to foster loyalty of brands. Purpose of this study is to analyze the causal relationship among the characteristics of gamified customer benefits (epistemic benefits, social integrative benefits, personal integrative benefits and hedonic benefits), customer engagement and customer loyalty with respect to online brand communities on social media platforms. This study also analyzes the mediating role of customer engagement between gamified customer benefits and customer loyalty. Data is collected from 250 individuals and Smart PLS-4 is used to empirically test the hypothesis. Results reveals that epistemic benefits, social integrative benefits and hedonic benefits has positive & significant impact of customer engagement & customer loyalty while personal integrative benefits shows insignificant impact on customer engagement & loyalty. This study shows mediating role of customer engagement amid gamified customer benefits and customer loyalty. Thus, this study may help brand managers to better understand role of gamified customer benefits with customer engagement and customer loyalty.
EXAMINING THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN EXECUTION OF POLICE REFORMS IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
Authors: Akhtar Saleem , Gillani Syed Awais Hassan
Published: March 2024

This research investigates the intricate dynamics between media coverage and public perceptions of police reforms in Punjab, Pakistan, adopting a positivist paradigm. Grounded in quantitative approach, the study employs a cross-sectional research design with a structured survey questionnaire administered to residents of Lahore. Stratified random sampling ensures a representative sample across demographic factors. Findings reveal positive perception of media coverage, with respondents acknowledging extensive & unbiased reporting on police reform initiatives. Correlation & regression analyses indicate moderate to strong positive relationship between various media coverage variables and public perceptions, that are influential and diverse media coverage positively impacts attitudes, support for the reform initiatives, & confidence in transparency. Challenges in media-government interaction are recognized, emphasizing limited access to information, yet perceived cooperation between media and authorities. Opportunities for media advocacy and transparency are identified, aligning with watchdog role of the media. The study contributes deep insights into the interplay between media and public perceptions of police reforms, offering valuable implications for policymakers and media practitioners seeking to enhance transparency and public engagement in the realm of the law enforcement required reforms.
Basics of organizing staff nutrition at agricultural enterprises
Authors:   Azov-Black Sea Engineering Institute of Donskoy GAU, Lipkovich Igor , Globin Andrey , Nazarov Igor , Egorova Irina , Petrenko Nadezhda
Published: March 2024

Nutrition is an innate biological need and a prerequisite for a long and healthy life. However, improper eating behavior, any violation of food intake, its quality and quantity affects a person’s health and his life expectancy, as well as his performance. In agricultural production, it is quite difficult to organize meals for staff due to the large geography of the location of facilities, as well as the delivery of lunches to work teams located in the field. To successfully solve the problem of providing food to the staff of agricultural enterprises, the authors suggested a general scheme of enterprise activity. We examined six blocks representing organizational measures aimed at organizing proper and healthy nutrition for personnel at agricultural enterprises. In our opinion, all aspects of the employer’s activities in this area are covered. To solve the identified organizational issues, a team of specialists from various professions is required, which in turn will require financial costs. However, proper organization of staff nutrition directly affects ensuring a healthy lifestyle and, as a result, high labor productivity, which in turn is the ultimate goal of any enterprise. Keywords: NUTRITION, EATING BEHAVIOR, AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES, ORGANIZATIONAL MEASURES, PERSONNEL, LABOR PRODUCTIVITY, FIELD CONDITIONS, HUMAN HEALTH
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES AND TRENDS
Authors: Oladiran Kayode Olajiga  , Emmanuel Chigozie Ani  , Zamathula Queen Sikhakane  , Tosin Michael Olatunde
Published: March 2024

Energy-efficient lighting technologies have undergone significant advancements in recent years, driving a transformation in the lighting industry. This comprehensive review explores various energy-efficient lighting technologies and trends, aiming to provide insights into their applications, benefits, and future prospects. The review begins with an overview of energy-efficient lighting technologies, including light-emitting diodes (LEDs), compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), and advanced lighting controls. It examines the key characteristics and advantages of each technology, highlighting their energy-saving potential and environmental benefits. Next, the review discusses the trends shaping the energy-efficient lighting market, such as the transition to solid-state lighting, the emergence of smart lighting systems, and the growing emphasis on human-centric lighting design. It explores how these trends are driving innovation and transforming the way lighting is used and managed in various settings. The review also examines the benefits of energy-efficient lighting technologies, including reduced energy consumption, lower maintenance costs, and enhanced lighting quality. It discusses how these technologies contribute to energy conservation, sustainability, and improved lighting experiences for users. Furthermore, the review discusses the challenges and barriers to the widespread adoption of energy-efficient lighting technologies, such as high upfront costs, technical complexity, and the need for regulatory support. It explores strategies to overcome these challenges and accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient lighting solutions. Finally, the review provides insights into the future outlook for energy-efficient lighting technologies, highlighting emerging trends, innovative applications, and potential areas for further research and development. It emphasizes the importance of continued innovation and collaboration in driving the evolution of energy-efficient lighting technologies towards a more sustainable and efficient future. In summary, this comprehensive review offers a detailed analysis of energy-efficient lighting technologies and trends, providing valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders seeking to understand and leverage the potential of energy-efficient lighting for a sustainable future.

Keywords: Energy-Efficient, Lighting, Technologies, Trend, Review.
THE ROLE OF AI IN MARKETING PERSONALIZATION: A THEORETICAL EXPLORATION OF CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Authors: Sodiq Odetunde Babatunde  , Opeyemi Abayomi Odejide  , Tolulope Esther Edunjobi  , Damilola Oluwaseun Ogundipe
Published: March 2024

This paper explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in personalizing marketing strategies. It delves into the theoretical underpinnings of consumer engagement sand investigates how AI can be leveraged to develop targeted and relevant marketing experiences. AI can personalize messages based on consumer behavior and demographics, influencing the processing route and maximizing engagement. This theory explores the use of game mechanics to motivate and engage users. AI can personalize gamified marketing experiences, tailoring rewards and challenges to individual consumer preferences, driving deeper engagement. Algorithms can analyze vast amounts of customer data to predict individual preferences and behaviors. This allows for targeted advertising, product recommendations, and content that resonates with specific consumer segments. Natural Language Processing (NLP), AI-powered NLP tools analyze customer reviews, social media conversations, and other forms of unstructured data. This allows brands to understand customer sentiment and personalize communication styles for optimal engagement AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can provide personalized customer support and product recommendations in real-time, fostering a more interactive and engaging brand experience. Potential Benefits and Considerations Personalized marketing messages and experiences cater to individual needs and preferences, leading to higher satisfaction and loyalty. By tailoring content and offerings to specific consumer segments, brands can establish a more relevant and relatable image. Improved Conversion Rates, Personalized marketing campaigns can be highly targeted and effective, leading to increased conversions and sales. Balancing personalization with data privacy concerns is crucial. Transparency and user control over data collection practices are essential. AI algorithms can perpetuate biases present in training data. Ensuring fairness and inclusivity in AI-powered marketing is paramount. AI is revolutionizing marketing personalization. By leveraging AI's analytical capabilities and understanding the theoretical aspects of consumer engagement, brands can develop targeted and relevant marketing strategies that foster deeper customer connections and drive business growth.

Keywords:  AI Personalization, Consumer Engagement, Marketing Strategy, Theoretical Exploration, Data Privacy, Algorithmic Bias.
Pedagogical Basis for Increasing the Effectiveness of Physical Upbringing with the Use of Environmental Factors (on the Example of Students)
Authors: Mа’rufоv Mаnsurbеk Musаjоnоvich
Published: March 2024

This article discusses the influence of natural factors of nature, air microflora, climate and weather on the health of athletes, as well as the effectiveness of training. You will also get acquainted with the analytical results of the hygienic aspects of mass sports and physical education, the purposeful and integrated use of hygiene products to maintain, strengthen and improve the sports performance of athletes.
The Hydration Process in Athletes and its Analysis
Authors: Muhammadieva Dilrabo
Published: March 2024

We all know that water is important, but have you ever wondered why? Drinking enough water throughout the day helps regulate body temperature, moisturizes the eyes, nose and mouth, helps protect organs, delivers nutrients and oxygen to cells, and has many other functions. Without water and proper hydration, many of these functions cannot be performed. In this article, we'll look at the importance of proper hydration for athletic performance, how to determine how much you need, signs that you may not be getting enough fluids, and practical tips for optimizing your hydration levels.
Linguistic Features of Russian Phraseological Units Expressing the Emotional State of a Person
Authors: Aziz kizi Aminova Mehribon
Published: March 2024

The study of languages in comparative terms is aimed at establishing linguistic universals characteristic of all languages or a group of languages and identifying specific features - unique features inherent in only one of the compared languages.
Production of oxygenated volatile organic compounds from the ozonolysis of coastal seawater
Authors: Kilgour Delaney B. , Novak Gordon A. , Claflin Megan S. , Lerner Brian M. , Bertram Timothy H.
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Dry deposition of ozone (O3) to the ocean surface and the ozonolysis of organics in the sea surface microlayer (SSML) are potential sources of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to the marine atmosphere. We use a gas chromatography system coupled to a Vocus proton-transfer-reaction time-of-flight mass spectrometer to determine the chemical composition and product yield of select VOCs formed from ozonolysis of coastal seawater collected from Scripps Pier in La Jolla, California. Laboratory-derived results are interpreted in the context of direct VOC vertical flux measurements made at Scripps Pier. The dominant products of laboratory ozonolysis experiments and the largest non-sulfur emission fluxes measured in the field correspond to Vocus CxHy+ and CxHyOz+ ions. Gas chromatography (GC) analysis suggests that C5–C11 oxygenated VOCs, primarily aldehydes, are the largest contributors to these ion signals. In the laboratory, using a flow reactor experiment, we determine a VOC yield of 0.43–0.62. In the field at Scripps Pier, we determine a maximum VOC yield of 0.04–0.06. Scaling the field and lab VOC yields for an average O3 deposition flux and an average VOC structure results in an emission source of 10.7 to 167 Tg C yr−1, competitive with the DMS source of approximately 20.3 Tg C yr−1. This study reveals that O3 reactivity to dissolved organic carbon can be a significant carbon source to the marine atmosphere and warrants further investigation into the speciated VOC composition from different seawater samples and the reactivities and secondary organic aerosol (SOA) yields of these molecules in marine-relevant, low NOx conditions.
Solar FTIR measurements of NOx vertical distributions – Part 1: First observational evidence of a seasonal variation in the diurnal increasing rates of stratospheric NO2 and NO
Authors: Nürnberg Pinchas , Rettinger Markus , Sussmann Ralf
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Observations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and nitrogen oxide (NO) in the stratosphere are relevant to understand long-term changes and variabilities in stratospheric nitrogen oxide (NOx) and ozone (O3) concentrations. Due to the versatile role of NO2 and NO in stratospheric O3 photochemistry, they are important for recovery and build-up of O3 holes in the stratosphere and therefore can indirectly affect human life. Thus, we present in this work the evaluation of NO2 and NO stratospheric partial columns (> 16 km altitude) retrieved from ground-based Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) measurements of over 25 years at Zugspitze (47.42° N, 10.98° E; 2964 m a.s.l.) and 18 years at Garmisch (47.47° N, 11.06° E; 745 m a.s.l.), Germany. The obtained stratospheric columns are only weakly influenced by tropospheric pollution and show only a very small bias of 2.5 ± 0.2 % when comparing NO2 above Zugspitze and Garmisch. Stratospheric columns of both NO2 and NO show a diurnal increase that depends on local solar time (LST). We quantified this behavior by calculating diurnal increasing rates. Here, we find mean values for the NO2 diurnal increasing rate of (0.89 ± 0.14) × 1014 and (0.94 ± 0.14) × 1014 cm−2 h−1 at Zugspitze and Garmisch, respectively. The mean NO morning diurnal increasing rate above Zugspitze is found to be (1.42 ± 0.12) × 1014 cm−2 h−1. Regarding the seasonal dependency of these increasing rates, for the first time, we were able to experimentally detect a significant seasonal variation in both NO2 diurnal increasing rates and NO morning diurnal increasing rates with a maximum of (1.13 ± 0.04) × 1014 cm−1 h−1 for NO2 and (1.76 ± 0.25) × 1014 cm−1 h−1 for NO in September and a minimum of (0.71 ± 0.18) × 1014 cm−1 h−1 in December for NO2 and a minimum of (1.18 ± 0.41) × 1014 cm−1 h−1 in November for NO. This similar behavior may be explained by the interconnection of both species in stratospheric photochemistry. The outcome of this work is a retrieval and analysis strategy of FTIR data for NOx stratospheric columns, which can help to further validate photochemical models or improve satellite validations. The first use of this data set is shown in the companion paper (Nürnberg et al., 2023) wherein experiment-based NOx scaling factors describing the diurnal increase in the retrieved partial columns are extracted and recently published model-based scaling factors are validated.
Ether and ester formation from peroxy radical recombination: A qualitative reaction channel analysis
Authors: Franzon Lauri Johannes , Camredon Marie , Valorso Richard , Aumont Bernard , Kurtén Theo Christian
Published: March 2024

Abstract. The least volatile organic compounds participating in atmospheric new-particle formation are very likely accretion products from self- and cross-reactions of peroxy radicals (RO2). It has long been assumed that the only possible accretion product channel in this reaction is that forming a peroxide (RO2 + RO2 → ROOR + O2), but it has recently been discovered that a rapid alkoxy radical (RO) decomposition may precede the accretion step of the mechanism, forming slightly fragmented but more stable ether (ROR) or ester (RC'(O)OR) accretion products. In this work, the atmospheric implications of this new reaction channel have been explored further using a modified version of the GECKO-A software to generate a large amount of representative RO2 + RO2 reactive pairs formed from the oxidation of typical primary hydrocarbons, and applying Structure-activity relationships (SAR) to predict the potential accretion products. This data is analysed in terms of formation of low-volatility products, and new discoveries are presented on what kind of RO2 are especially efficient (and which are surprisingly inefficient) at forming accretion products. These findings are discussed in terms of atmospheric relevance of these new RO2 + RO2 reaction channels. As the generation of this data rests on several simplifications and assumptions, many open questions worthy of later studies are also raised.
GC Insights: The Anthro-Pokécene – Environmental impacts echoed in the Pokémon world
Authors: Alcott Lewis James , Maavara Taylor
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Public perception of anthropogenic environmental impacts including climate change is primarily driven by exposure to different forms of media. Here, we show how the Pokémon franchise, the largest multimedia franchise worldwide, mirrors public discourse in the video games’ narratives with regard to human impacts on environmental change, demonstrating a trajectory towards greater and more explicit acknowledgement of climate change and anthropogenic impacts in each released game.
NeuralMie (v1.0): An Aerosol Optics Emulator
Authors: Geiss Andrew , Ma Po-Lun
Published: March 2024

Abstract. The direct interactions of atmospheric aerosols with radiation significantly impact the Earth's climate and weather and are important to represent accurately in simulations of the atmosphere. This work introduces two new contributions to enable more accurate representation of aerosol optics in atmosphere models: 1) "TAMie," a new Python-based Mie scattering code that can represent both homogeneous and coated particles and achieves comparable speed and accuracy to established Fortran Mie codes. 2) "NeuralMie," a neural network Mie code emulator trained on data from TAMie, that can directly compute the bulk optical properties of a diverse range of aerosol populations and is appropriate for use in atmosphere simulations where aerosol optical properties are parameterized. NeuralMie is highly flexible and can be used for a large range of particle types and wavelengths. It can represent core-shell scattering, and by directly estimating bulk optical properties, is more efficient than existing Mie code and Mie code emulators while incurring negligible error (0.08 % mean absolute percentage error).
Technical note: Testing the connection between hillslope-scale runoff fluctuations and streamflow hydrographs at the outlet of large river basins
Authors: Mantilla Ricardo , Fonley Morgan , Velásquez Nicolás
Published: March 2024

Abstract. A series of numerical experiments were conducted to test the connection between streamflow hydrographs at the outlet of large watersheds and the time series of hillslope-scale runoff yield. We used a distributed hydrological routing model that discretizes a large watershed (∼ 17 000 km2) into small hillslope units (∼ 0.1 km2) and applied distinct surface runoff time series to each unit that deliver the same volume of water into the river network. The numerical simulations show that distinct runoff delivery time series at the hillslope scale result in indistinguishable streamflow hydrographs at large scales. This limitation is imposed by space-time averaging of input flows into the river network that are draining the landscape. The results of the simulations presented in this paper show that, under very general conditions of streamflow routing (i.e., nonlinear variable velocities in space and time), the streamflow hydrographs at the outlet of basins with Horton–Strahler (H–S) order 5 or above (larger than 100 km2 in our setup) contain very little information about the temporal variability of runoff production at the hillslope scale and therefore the processes from which they originate. In addition, our results indicate that the rate of convergence to a common hydrograph shape at larger scales (above H–S order 5) is directly proportional to how different the input signals are to each other at the hillslope scale. We conclude that the ability of a hydrological model to replicate outlet hydrographs does not imply that a correct and meaningful description of small-scale rainfall–runoff processes has been provided. Furthermore, our results provide context for other studies that demonstrate how the physics of runoff generation cannot be inferred from output signals in commonly used hydrological models.
On the timescale of drought indices for monitoring streamflow drought considering catchment hydrological regimes
Authors: Baez-Villanueva Oscar M. , Zambrano-Bigiarini Mauricio , Miralles Diego G. , Beck Hylke E. , Siegmund Jonatan F. , Alvarez-Garreton Camila , Verbist Koen , Garreaud René , Boisier Juan Pablo , Galleguillos Mauricio
Published: March 2024

Abstract. There is a wide variety of drought indices, yet a consensus on suitable indices and temporal scales for monitoring streamflow drought remains elusive across diverse hydrological settings. Considering the growing interest in spatially distributed indices for ungauged areas, this study addresses the following questions: (i) What temporal scales of precipitation-based indices are most suitable to assess streamflow drought in catchments with different hydrological regimes? (ii) Do soil moisture indices outperform meteorological indices as proxies for streamflow drought? (iii) Are snow indices more effective than meteorological indices for assessing streamflow drought in snow-influenced catchments? To answer these questions, we examined 100 near-natural catchments in Chile with four hydrological regimes, using the standardised precipitation index (SPI), standardised precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI), empirical standardised soil moisture index (ESSMI), and standardised snow water equivalent index (SWEI), aggregated across various temporal scales. Cross-correlation and event coincidence analysis were applied between these indices and the standardised streamflow index at a temporal scale of 1 month (SSI-1), as representative of streamflow drought events. Our results underscore that there is not a single drought index and temporal scale best suited to characterise all streamflow droughts in Chile, and their suitability largely depends on catchment memory. Specifically, in snowmelt-driven catchments characterised by a slow streamflow response to precipitation, the SPI at accumulation periods of 12–24 months serves as the best proxy for characterising streamflow droughts, with median correlation and coincidence rates of approximately 0.70–0.75 and 0.58–0.75, respectively. In contrast, the SPI at a 3-month accumulation period is the best proxy over faster-response rainfall-driven catchments, with median coincidence rates of around 0.55. Despite soil moisture and snowpack being key variables that modulate the propagation of meteorological deficits into hydrological ones, meteorological indices are better proxies for streamflow drought. Finally, to exclude the influence of non-drought periods, we recommend using the event coincidence analysis, a method that helps assessing the suitability of meteorological, soil moisture, and/or snow drought indices as proxies for streamflow drought events.
Promoção da saúde às pessoas com diabetes na atenção primária: revisão integrativa
Authors: Silveira Bleyer Perla , Heidemann Ivonete Terezinha , Veríssimo Silva Rosilda , Netto de Brum Crhis , Kuntz Durand Michelle , Dal Chiavon Susane
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: analisar as produções científicas sobre a promoção da saúde desenvolvida no cuidado de pessoas com Diabetes pelos profissionais da atenção primária. Método: revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada entre 2015 a 2020 nas bases de dados Web of Science, PubMed, Medline, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Cummulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature e Embase. Resultados: Foram analisados 11 artigos que abordaram ações de prevenção realizadas por farmacêuticos, médicos e agentes comunitários de saúde. O enfermeiro é mencionado em apenas um artigo. Reforça-se que o uso das tecnologias de informação é considerado importante ferramenta nas ações de promoção da saúde. Identificou-se que pessoas com diabetes apresentam limitado conhecimento acerca dos riscos envolvidos na sua condição clínica. Por fim, percebe-se que as ações educativas abordam temas como hábitos de vida saudáveis, incentivando o autocuidado. Conclusão: Ações de promoção da saúde na APS são desenvolvidas por diferentes profissionais e atividades grupais produzem melhores resultados para a população com diabetes.
محددات جودة الحياة للشباب الريفي (دراسة ميدانية على الشباب الريفي بكلية الزراعة جامعة كفر الشيخ- مصر)
Authors:   دكتوراه في الاجتماع الريفي، معهد بحوث الإرشاد الزراعي والتنمية الريفية، مركز البحوث الزراعية، جمهورية مصر العربية, عامر أسماء , البرقى سماء ,   دكتوراه في الاجتماع الريفي، معهد بحوث الإرشاد الزراعي والتنمية الريفية، مركز البحوث الزراعية، جمهورية مصر العربية, عجيلة ولاء ,   دكتوراه في الاجتماع الريفي، معهد بحوث الإرشاد الزراعي والتنمية الريفية، مركز البحوث الزراعية، جمهورية مصر العربية
Published: March 2024

استهدف هذا البحث بصفة رئيسية تحديد محددات جودة الحياة للشباب الريفي من خلال إجراء دراسة ميدانية على الشباب الريفي بكلية الزراعة جامعة كفر الشيخ- مصر، وبلغ عدد الطلاب بالكلية 3500 طالباً وطالبة يمثلون شاملة الدراسة، أعقب ذلك تحديد حجم العينة وفقاً لمعادلة كرجسي ومورجان، فبلغ قوامها 346 مبحوث، واقتصر البحث على الطلاب المقيمين بالريف بمنزل الأسرة مع الأب والأم، هذا واستخدمت التكرارات والنسبة المئوية والمتوسط الحسابي والانحراف المعياري، كما تم استخدام معاملي الارتباط البسيط والمتعدد ومعاملي الانحدار الجزئي والمتعدد، وكانت أهم النتائج البحثية: أن حوالي 69% من المبحوثين مستوى جودة حياتهم متوسط، وقرابة 64%، 53.5%، قرابة 63%، حوالي 65%، حوالي 46%، قرابة 70%، حوالي 73%، 63 % من المبحوثين مستوى جودة حياتهم للجانب النفسي، والجانب الاجتماعي، والجانب الديني، والجانب الترفيهي، والجانب الصحي، والجانب المادي، والجانب البيئي، والجانب الأكاديمي متوسط على الترتيب، وتشير النتائج أن المتغيرات المستقلة المتضمنة في الدراسة مجتمعة ترتبط بجودة الحياة بمعامل ارتباط متعدد مقداره 0.491 وقد ثبت معنوية تلك العلاقة عند المستوى الاحتمالي 0.01 استنادا لقيمة "ف" المحسوبة حيث بلغت 24.612 ، كما تشير النتائج إلى أن المتغيرات المستقلة مجتمعة تفسر 70.1% من التباين في جودة الحياة للشباب الريفي استنادا إلى قيمة (R2)، باستعراض الجوانب الثمانية لجودة الحياة للمبحوثين وفقا للدرجة المرجحة لكل جانب من هذه الجوانب، جاء الجانب الإجتماعي في الترتيب الأول، يليه الجانب الديني، ثم الجانب البيئي، ثم الجانب النفسي، ثم الجانب الترفيهي، ثم الجانب المادي ثم الجانب الأكاديمي، ثم الجانب الصحي جاء في الترتيب الثامن والأخير وفقا للدرجات المرجحة.
Physiological Changes in the Cornea When Wearing Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses
Authors: Bae So Hyeon , Eom Youngsub
Published: March 2024

Rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses are made of materials with excellent oxygen permeability and wettability, so they not only improve oxygen permeability compared to existing lenses, but also provide correction of refractive errors and improved vision in irregular corneas such as keratoconus. However, the hard material of the lens along with hypoxia and hypercapnia of the cornea caused by wearing RGP contact lenses cause various physiological changes in the cornea. Physiological changes in the cornea that may occur when wearing RGP contact lenses include mucin balls, decreased corneal epithelial thickness and increased size, decreased epithelial barrier function, corneal erosion and staining, decreased keratocyte density, decreased corneal sensitivity, and stromal opacities, contact lens‐induced peripheral ulcers, endothelial blebs, increased endothelial polymegethism, and changes in corneal shape. It is necessary to know the performance of the RGP contact lenses being prescribed, be aware of the physiological changes in the cornea caused by wearing RGP contact lenses, and provide the correct lens prescription along with appropriate education to the patient.
Pilotprosjekt om pasientprofiler – et verktøy for klinisk erfaringsdeling
Authors: Aanderaa Sigurd Syrdal , Bjerknes Linn , Mikkelsen Mette Nordbrønd , Arnevik Espen Ajo
Published: March 2024

Diagnosesystemene og andre etablerte typologier fasiliterer ikke sammenligning av klinisk erfaring i et kollegafelleskap. Det er behov for nye verktøy for klinisk erfaringsdeling, som identifiserer pasienter som har nytte av lignende tilnærminger, og som fungerer som et fellesspråk på tvers av behandlingstilnærminger og profesjoner. Vi presenterer et pilotprosjekt fra en ruspoliklinikk i Oslo der vi utarbeidet det vi kaller pasientprofiler. Formålet var å utforske om det å systematisk artikulere og sammenligne klinikeres intuitive kunnskap kan være utgangspunkt for kategorier for erfaringsdeling og kunnskapsutvikling.

For å utvikle pasientprofilene baserte vi oss på forskning om intuitiv kunnskap og metoden grounded theory. Det var sentralt at fremgangsmåten kunne gjennomføres i klinikk. Vi arbeidet frem profilene i en stegvis prosess som inkluderte systematisk artikulering og sammenligning av tre klinikeres intuitive erfaringer av likhet for alle pasienter på egen pasientliste, samt fremlegg og drøfting av profilene i kollegafelleskapet.

Vi kom frem til tre pasientprofiler, kalt A, B og C. Poliklinikken har brukt profilene til å sammenligne klinisk erfaring. Vi opplevde at vi fikk mer innsikt i kollegaers tilnærminger og erfaringer, og at det var typiske utfordringer for hver av profilene.

Pasientprofiler er eksplisitt lokale kategorier som er til nytte for klinisk erfaringsdeling der de er utviklet. Våre profiler er ikke nødvendigvis representative for andre ruspoliklinikker. En fordel med å artikulere taus og intuitiv kunnskap er at klinikere får nyansert, reflektert over og korrigert stereotypier og skjevheter i behandlingskulturen. Videre ser vi for oss mer direkte undersøkelser av om pasientprofiler fasiliterer sammenligning av behandlingserfaringer.

Nøkkelord: intuitiv kunnskap, erfaringsbasert kunnskap, klinisk erfaringsdeling, rusbrukslidelse
An Improved SSD Model for Small Size Work-pieces Recognition in Automatic Production Line
Authors: Xiaoning Bo Xiaoning Bo , Xiaoning Bo Zhiyuan Zhang , Zhiyuan Zhang Yipeng Wang
Published: March 2024

Aiming at the problems of slow recognition speed and low recognition accuracy of arbitrarily placed workpiece by machine vision in traditional automated production lines, a workpiece recognition algorithm based on improved SSD is proposed. Firstly, the improved DarkNet53 is used to replace the backbone network in the original SSD network framework, and the network enhancement is used in the backbone network to solve the defect of small target missed detection. Then, channel attention module and deep semantic feature fusion module are added, in order to improve the recognition ability and detection accuracy of the small target features. Lastly, the loss function was optimized, and the problem caused by sample imbalance was solved by changing the weight distribution of positive and negative samples. In the experiment, image datasets of typical bolts, nuts, and connecting plates were constructed for the network training, the experimental results showed that, the recognition accuracy and speed have been optimized and meet the requirements of automatic work-piece detection in actual production, compared with traditional YOLOv4 and the original SSD algorithm in the work-piece recognition task.

 
TV-ADS: A Smarter Attack Detection Scheme Based on Traffic Visualization of Wireless Network Event Cell
Authors: Zhiwei Zhang Zhiwei Zhang , Guiyuan Tang Guiyuan Tang , Guiyuan Tang Baoquan Ren , Hongjun Li Hongjun Li , Yulong Shen Yulong Shen
Published: March 2024

To protect the increasing cyberspace assets, attack detection systems (ADSs) as well as intrusion detection systems (IDSs) have been equipped in various network environments. Recently, with the development of big data, machine learning, deep learning, neural networks and other artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, more and more ADSs/IDSs based on Artificial Intelligence are presented in academia and industry. Particularly, depending on the outstanding performance and efficiency in recognizing and classifying images, computer vision algorithms have been employed to detect malicious software and malicious traffic. However, we found that in wireless networks, the results vary significantly depending on the mapping methods used to transform the original network traffic data into visual images. Therefore, in this paper, we propose an AI-based attack detection scheme (TV-ADS) by introducing a novel traffic-image mapping method, which segments the sequential network traffic into individual event cells and transforms variant images to a uniform standard size, and design a CNN model to recognize normal and malicious traffics with these visible network event images. Finally, the results of our experiments on the AWID3 dataset demonstrate that our TV-ADS outperforms the existing schemes in terms of accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score and efficiency.

 
Fractional Curvatures of Equiaffine Curves in Three-Dimensional Affine Space
Authors: Öğrenmiş Meltem
Published: March 2024

This paper presents a method for computing the curvatures of equiaffine curves in three-dimensional affine space by utilizing local fractional derivatives. First, the concepts of $\alpha$-equiaffine arc length and $\alpha$-equiaffine curvatures are introduced by considering a general local involving conformable derivative, V-derivative, etc. In fractional calculus, equiaffine Frenet formulas and curvatures are reestablished. Then, it presents the relationships between the equiaffine curvatures and $\alpha$-equiaffine curvatures. Furthermore, graphical representations of equiaffine and $\alpha$-equiaffine curvatures illustrate their behavior under various conditions.
Some Results on Related Fixed Point Theorems in Two $S$-Metric Spaces
Authors: Karayılan Hakan
Published: March 2024

In this study, by considering the technique in the theorem of Bollenbacher and Hicks, we obtain some related fixed point theorems involving two mappings on two related complete $S$-metric spaces with certain conditions. As the applications of the main theorem, we then derive some new related fixed point theorems involving a pair of mappings in such spaces. We finally discuss the need for further research.
Persona non grata in open infrastructure
Authors: Hartgerink Chris
Published: March 2024

At the Open Science Retreat 2024, a group came together to discuss persona non grata (anti-persona's) and how they may risk harmful behavior in open infrastructure. Persona non grata are "people you probably don’t want in your product or service, but who are likely to find their way in anyway." This module should not be considered an encompassing mapping, but a start for further discussions.
An Assessment of India’s Foreign Policy Under PM Modi
Authors:   Political Science, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, 788011, India, Bhattacharya Joyati​
Published: March 2024

India’s foreign policy has evolved amidst numerous constraints and experienced many ups and downs in the process of its fruition to the present stage. In the years following the independence, India had to steer its foreign policy against the high wave of the Cold war. India’s bid to retain its independence in foreign affairs had often led India to compromise its strategic interests against Pakistan and China. Dynamics of the Cold war severed India’s relations with the West and reduced its foreign policy more or less to a ‘peace diplomacy’. The inbuilt idealism of India’s foreign policy was often perceived by the West as weakness. Nonetheless, India’s foreign policy has come a long way since the time of the Cold war and has been transformed to a self-reliant and dynamic policy to deal with the existing and forthcoming challenges of the international politics. However, the response of India’s foreign policy has been most perceptible, decisive and coercive during the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This paper attempts to outline the shift in the style of functioning of India’s Foreign Policy under PM Modi while analyzing the secondary sources only. Keywords: Peace Diplomacy, Act East, SAARC, QUAD, Cold War, Kashmir, WTO
A formação do médico de família e comunidade e sua relação com os programas de provimento
Authors: Santos Felipe Alves dos , Carnut Leonardo
Published: March 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é refletir sobre o modelo de formação de médicos de família e comunidade e sua relação com os programas de provimento que já ocorre no Brasil há mais de dez anos. Para isso, foi realizado um ensaio crítico-reflexivo tendo como argumento gerador a preocupação como as formações através das especializações lato sensu em Medicina de Família e Comunidade (MFC) e se elas estão sendo efetivas. Assim, o texto está dividido em três seções. A primeira seção trata das tensões e contradições do processo histórico de criação da especialidade de medicina de família e comunidade e seu crescimento paralelo ao desenvolvimento da Atenção Primária à Saúde no Brasil que demanda até hoje um aumento no número de profissionais dessa especialidade. O currículo da graduação médica no Brasil passa por processos de transformação afim de aproximar o profissional formado das competências necessárias para atuar no sistema de saúde. A segunda seção expõe a relação entre MCF, atenção primária à saúde, competências, formação e os programas de provimento no Brasil e como esse modelo de formação não está aumentando o número de médicos de família titulados. A terceira e última seção sintetiza breves considerações finais para pensar qual o lugar das especializações lato sensu em Medicina de Família e Comunidade no cenário de formação destes médicos nos programa de provimento e como é necessário um aprofundamento na análise do impacto desse modelo adotado até o momento no país e comparar com a formação em provimento realizadas em outros países.
The investigation of performance improvement based on original GANs model
Authors: Zhang Haofeng
Published: March 2024

The rapid advancement of technology has led individuals to place an increasing amount of reliance on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deal with laborious responsibilities. Generative adversarial networks (GANs) . This study will investigate possible approaches to enhance the performance of GANs models during training. Additionally, a Generator and a Discriminator are formed and coupled together. Their respective learning rates are adjusted to 0.0002, and epochs are set to 400, the batch number set to 128 for the duration of the experiment. In the final step, the simple GANs model is reimplemented by combining all of the components discussed thus far. The primary approach to the experiments revolved around tuning different parameters in the models, changing the original loss function, and then observing the training process of each model. The first is to increase the number of training cycles to 1000 epochs without modifying the model structure to better observe training. Second, this study raised the epochs to 5000, modify the batch number to 512, and assess the models performance at three learning rates: 0.0001, 0.0002, and 0.0003. Finally, generator learning rate is set to 0.0007, discriminator to 0.0003, and original models Binary cross-entropy loss function is changed to Wasserstein function. After three experiments, conclusions are formed. Changing the initial function to Wasserstein Earth Mover distance and increasing the discriminator and generator learning rates to 0.0003 and 0.0007 improves GANs best. These adjustments cause the GANs models two Losses to slowly reduce began to stabilize toward 0 at 2000 epochs.
Face age progression and regression based on various types of GANS
Authors: Chen Jinkai
Published: March 2024

Recently, there has been a surge of interest among scientists in the application of face age progression and regression, spanning various fields such as criminal investigation and archaeology. Simultaneously, the computer world has been buzzing with excitement over Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), thanks to their remarkable efficiency and adaptability. Within this context, researchers have successfully harnessed the power of GANs to develop methods for face age progression and regression. Each of these approaches boasts its unique model and architecture, equipping them with distinct sets of limitations and advantages. This article provides a comprehensive review of the methods of implementing face age progression and regression by GANs. To be specific, this paper mainly talks about Wavelet-based GANs and Identity-Preserved cGANs. For each method, the author introduces its basic idea and explains its framework and special parts in detail. The outputs of each model and their characteristics and limitations are also concluded in the discussion. Besides, this paper also describes two real-life applications of this technology, including finding lost children and predicting results after cosmetic surgeries. The introduction of the practical applications provides possible directions for researchers to combine different types of GANS with face age progression and regression in the near future.