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Dark Atoms of Nuclear Interacting Dark Matter
Authors: Beylin Vitaly A. , Bikbaev Timur E. , Khlopov Maxim Yu. , Mayorov Andrey G. , Sopin Danila O.
Published: September 2024

The lack of positive evidence for Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs) as well as the lack of discovery of supersymmetric (SUSY) particles at the LHC may appeal to a non-supersymmetric solution for the Standard Model problem of the Higgs boson mass divergence, the origin of the electroweak energy scale and the physical nature of the cosmological dark matter in the approach of composite Higgs boson. If the Higgs boson consists of charged constituents, their binding can lead to stable particles with electroweak charges. Such particles can take part in sphaleron transitions in the early Universe, which balance their excess with baryon asymmetry. Constraints on exotic charged species leave only stable particles with charge −2n possible, which can bind with n nuclei of primordial helium in neutral dark atoms. The predicted ratio of densities of dark atoms and baryonic matter determines the condition for dark atoms to dominate in the cosmological dark matter. To satisfy this condition of the dark-atom nature of the observed dark matter, the mass of new stable −2n charged particles should be within reach of the LHC for their searches. We discuss the possibilities of dark-atom binding in multi-atom systems and present state-of-the-art quantum mechanical descriptions of dark-atom interactions with nuclei. Annual modulations in such interactions with nuclei of underground detectors can explain the positive results of DAMA/NaI and DAMA/LIBRA experiments and the negative results of the underground WIMP searches.
Primordial Axion Stars and Galaxy Halo Formation
Authors: Nesterov Alexander I.
Published: September 2024

Primordial axion stars, hypothetical stars formed from axions, could play an essential role in forming galaxy halos. These stars could have originated in the early universe shortly after the Big Bang. We show that the ultralight axions forming primordial stars can act as the initial seeds for galaxy halos.
Urban Geoscience: The Challenge of Street Geology
Authors: Pescatore Eva , Gallo Mirko , Giano Salvatore Ivo
Published: September 2024

Beyond the human-related conception, Urban Science is a broad concept that includes and concerns various interconnected issues linked to Natural, Engineering, Human, Social, and Computational Sciences. Natural Science is represented by issues linked to GeoScience and BioScience. GeoScience issues concern (i) the physical-environmental aspects linked to (a) design, planning, and expansion of the urban environment; (b) urban management interventions; (c) prevention and (d) mitigation of natural and human-induced risks; (e) defense against natural and human-induced risks and (ii) cultural aspects linked to (a) educational purposes and (b) promoting, enhancing, and disseminating scientific as well as territorial and environmental knowledge and awareness. Geoscience is represented also by Street Geology, a silent geology mainly present in historical centers of urban areas, but not only, and that can be used as an educational tool, an opportunity for broader discussions on geological-environmental and socio-cultural issues. Look, see, understand, and take awareness are four steps that give voice to street geology. This paper highlights some aspects of GeoScience in two different urban areas, located in Southern Italy, represented by (a) the Longobard Walls of Benevento (BN) and (b) the 1794 Vesuvius’ lava flow in Torre del Greco (NA).
Genomic Characterization of Phage ZP3 and Its Endolysin LysZP with Antimicrobial Potential against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae
Authors: Zhang Muchen , Xu Xinyan , Lv Luqiong , Luo Jinyan , Ahmed Temoor , Alsakkaf Waleed A. A. , Ali Hayssam M. , Bi Ji’an , Yan Chengqi , Gu Chunyan , Shou Linfei , Li Bin
Published: September 2024

Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) is a significant bacterial pathogen responsible for outbreaks of bacterial leaf blight in rice, posing a major threat to rice cultivation worldwide. Effective management of this pathogen is crucial for ensuring rice yield and food security. In this study, we identified and characterized a novel Xoo phage, ZP3, isolated from diseased rice leaves in Zhejiang, China, which may offer new insights into biocontrol strategies against Xoo and contribute to the development of innovative approaches to combat bacterial leaf blight. Transmission electron microscopy indicated that ZP3 had a short, non-contractile tail. Genome sequencing and bioinformatic analysis showed that ZP3 had a double-stranded DNA genome with a length of 44,713 bp, a G + C content of 52.2%, and 59 predicted genes, which was similar to other OP1-type Xoo phages belonging to the genus Xipdecavirus. ZP3’s endolysin LysZP was further studied for its bacteriolytic action, and the N-terminal transmembrane domain of LysZP is suggested to be a signal–arrest–release sequence that mediates the translocation of LysZP to the periplasm. Our study contributes to the understanding of phage–Xoo interactions and suggests that phage ZP3 and its endolysin LysZP could be developed into biocontrol agents against this phytopathogen.
Bovine Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus Stability and Inactivation in the Milk Byproduct Lactose
Authors: Kwon Taeyong , Gebhardt Jordan T. , Lyoo Eu Lim , Nooruzzaman Mohammed , Gaudreault Natasha N. , Morozov Igor , Diel Diego G. , Richt Juergen A.
Published: September 2024

The recent incursion of highly pathogenic influenza viruses into dairy cattle opens new insights for influenza virus ecology and its interspecies transmission and may have a significant impact on public health and agriculture. The aim of this study was to determine the stability of a bovine highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus isolate in the milk byproduct lactose and to evaluate two inactivation methods using industrial procedures. The bovine isolate of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus was stable for 14 days in a concentrated lactose solution under refrigerated conditions. Heat or citric acid treatments successfully inactivated the virus in lactose. This study highlights the persistence of HPAIV in lactose and its efficient inactivation under industrial standards.
Short Communication: Rotavirus Group A Occurrence in Rural Water Source Samples in a Midwest Region State of Brazil, Comparing Wet and Dry Seasons
Authors: Picciola Bordoni Graziela , Candido Gonçalves Barbosa Lucas , Santos Lima Fernando , de Oliveira Santos Mônica , Gonçalves Vieira José Daniel , Reis Oliveira Thais , Scalize Paulo Sérgio , Carneiro Lilian Carla
Published: September 2024

Identified as a potential reference pathogen by the WHO Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality, Rotavirus (RV) is among the main enteric viruses that cause waterborne diseases. The aim of this study was to identify and correlate the presence of RV in collective and individual water sources of rural communities in the state of Goiás, within the seasons in which the collections were made (rainy and dry seasons). For this, 86 water samples in the dry period and 160 samples in the rainy period were collected. Concentration of water samples, extraction of viral genetic material and molecular tests were performed. When analyzing the presence of RV in the samples, taking into consideration the period studied, RV was found to be more prevalent in the dry season (54.7%) than in the rainy season (20%), showing a strong statistical association with the dry season (p-value < 0.001). The presence of pathogenic microorganisms in water is a public risk issue, enabling the emergence of outbreaks, endemics and epidemics. In the present research, there was an association between the presence of Rotavirus and the dry period of the year when compared to the rainy period.
Investigation of an Ensemble Inflow-Prediction System for Upstream Reservoirs in Sai River, Japan
Authors: Tamakawa Katsunori , Nakamura Shigeru , Nyunt Cho Thanda , Ushiyama Tomoki , Rasmy Mohamed , Kubota Keijiro , Naseer Asif , Ikoma Eiji , Nemoto Toshihiro , Kitsuregawa Masaru , Koike Toshio
Published: September 2024

In this study, an ensemble inflow-prediction system was developed for a hydropower-generation dam in the upper Sai River basin, and the accuracy of ensemble inflow prediction, which is important for efficient dam operation, was investigated. First, the Water and Energy Based Distributed Hydrological Model for Snow (WEB-DHM-S), a hydrological model developed for the Sai River basin, can represent the hydrological process from warm to cold seasons. Next, a system was developed on the Data Integration and Analysis System (DIAS) to predict inflows into the dam by inputting real-time meteorological data and ensemble rainfall forecast data into WEB-DHM-S. The WEB-DHM-S was calibrated and validated over a 3-year period from August 2015 to July 2018, and showed good agreement with observed inflows from base flow to peak flow and snowmelt runoff in each year. The results of inflow forecasting during frontal rainfall in August 2021 by inputting ensemble rainfall forecasts up to 39 h ahead showed that at the Inekoki Dam site, the total inflow (volume) to the peak was predicted with an accuracy of within 20% at 30 h, 24 h, 18 h, 12 h, and 6 h before the peak. These ensemble inflow forecasts can help optimize dam operations.
Ecological Assessment of Water Environment in Huizhou Region of China Based on DPSIR Theory and Entropy Weight TOPSIS Model
Authors: Deng Weihua , Li Xuan , Guo Yanlong , Huang Jie , Zhang Linfu
Published: September 2024

The ecological security of the water environment is a key element in evaluating the dynamic balance and ecological service functions in the construction of urban ecological civilizations. Through the regional study of water resources in Huizhou, we selected 24 indicators in five dimensions of the DPSIR theory, such as “driving force-pressure-state-impact-response”, and constructed an ecological evaluation index system of the water environment. Combined with the entropy weight TOPSIS model, the analysis was carried out for spatial differentiation features and spatio-temporal deduction features, and the results showed that the weight coefficients of the spatial differentiation features for the guideline layer exhibited significant stratification characteristics. The overall spatial and temporal interpretation characteristics of the water’s environmental ecology in the Huizhou region from 2016 to 2021 showed a pull-up enhancement effect. The relative proximity value showed a 63.43% increase from 0.361 in 2016 to 0.590 in 2021 over the six-year period. The region is characterized by regional differences in the ecological carrying capacity of the water environment, which is high in the south-east and low in the north-west. The top three areas in the quantitative calculation of the ecological carrying capacity of the water environment are Shexian County, Jixi County, and Qimen County, in that order.
Flood Susceptibility Assessment for Improving the Resilience Capacity of Railway Infrastructure Networks
Authors: Varra Giada , Della Morte Renata , Tartaglia Mario , Fiduccia Andrea , Zammuto Alessandra , Agostino Ivan , Booth Colin A. , Quinn Nevil , Lamond Jessica E. , Cozzolino Luca
Published: September 2024

Floods often cause significant damage to transportation infrastructure such as roads, railways, and bridges. This study identifies several topographic, environmental, and hydrological factors (slope, elevation, rainfall, land use and cover, distance from rivers, geology, topographic wetness index, and drainage density) influencing the safety of the railway infrastructure and uses multi-criteria analysis (MCA) alongside an analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to produce flood susceptibility maps within a geographic information system (GIS). The proposed methodology was applied to the catchment area of a railway track in southern Italy that was heavily affected by a destructive flood that occurred in the autumn of 2015. Two susceptibility maps were obtained, one based on static geophysical factors and another including triggering rainfall (dynamic). The results showed that large portions of the railway line are in a very highly susceptible zone. The flood susceptibility maps were found to be in good agreement with the post-disaster flood-induced infrastructural damage recorded along the railway, whilst the official inundation maps from competent authorities fail to supply information about flooding occurring along secondary tributaries and from direct rainfall. The reliable identification of sites susceptible to floods and damage may provide railway and environmental authorities with useful information for preparing disaster management action plans, risk analysis, and targeted infrastructure maintenance/monitoring programs, improving the resilience capacity of the railway network. The proposed approach may offer railway authorities a cost-effective strategy for rapidly screening flood susceptibility at regional/national levels and could also be applied to other types of linear transport infrastructures.
Electrochemical and Thermal Analysis of Lithium-Ion Batteries Based on Variable Solid-State Diffusion Coefficient Concept
Authors: Yao Ping , Liu Xuewen
Published: September 2024

Accurate battery models are of great significance for the optimization design and management of lithium-ion batteries. This study uses a pseudo-two-dimensional electrochemical model combined with a three-dimensional thermal model to describe the electrodynamics and thermodynamics of commercial LIBs and adopts the concept of variable solid-state diffusion in the electrochemical model to improve the fitting ability of the model. Compared with the discharge curve without the VSSD concept, the progressiveness of the model is verified. On the other hand, by comparing the temperature distribution of batteries with different negative electrode thicknesses, it is found that the battery temperature decreases with the increase in battery thickness. At the same time, with the increase in active material volume fraction, the gradient of electrochemical performance is greater, and the heat generation rate is higher. This model can be used for online management of batteries, such as estimating charging status and internal temperature, and further constructing a lithium battery electrochemical capacity degradation model based on the VSSD concept to study the aging behavior of lithium batteries.
Assessing egg quality by means of commodity examination: key parameters and analysis methods
Authors:   Kemerovo State University, Kemerovo, Mazhaeva D.А.
Published: September 2024

The article discusses the main stages of commodity examination of egg quality. In the process of commodity examination of the quality of chicken eggs, the assessment includes various parameters, such as appearance, weight, condition of the yolk and white, freshness, smell, and microbiological safety. Mandatory indicators for labeling chicken eggs are highlighted, features of ovoscopy and organoleptic evaluation of chicken eggs are presented, and physicochemical indicators of egg quality, as well as methods and indicators for assessing the microbiological safety of eggs, are characterized.
The Impact of Front Office Performance on Negative Guest Reviews
Authors:   Russian Peoples’ Friendship University, Moscow, Russia, Starikovich P. G.
Published: September 2024

Today, hotel reviews play a key role in choosing a place to stay. Reviews are an important tool for assessing a hotel’s reputation. Potential guests evaluate overall ratings and reviews before making a booking decision. Positive reviews attract new guests because they indicate a positive experience from other visitors. This increases bookings and hotel revenue. The hotel reception service is the leading link in compiling the review. It is the work of the service that shapes the guest’s idea of the hotel. Therefore, to receive positive reviews, reception service business processes must follow international hotel industry standards.
Issues of Increasing Motivation to Learn a Second Foreign Language (German) as an Integral Element of Soft Power Policy in The Context of a Reduction of External Political and Trade Contacts
Authors:   Russian Foreign Trade Academy of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation (RFTA), Moscow, Chursina M. A. ,   Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation (RANEPA), Moscow, Shapor M. A. ,   Russian Foreign Trade Academy of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation (RFTA), Moscow; Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation (RANEPA), Moscow
Published: September 2024

The presented work is devoted to the study of mechanisms for attracting students (students specializing in foreign economics or international law) and increasing their motivation to learn a second foreign language (German). It is worth noting that the author’s choice of journal The World Economics to present his thoughts is not accidental, since the main contingent of readers of this publication are also foreign economic specialists. Thus, the purpose of this article is to develop proposals for the implementation of an integrated approach to the issues of increasing motivation for learning German as a second foreign language, which, according to the author’s position, includes the following components: 1. Analysis of external factors that have shaped the current state of the environment, where the main role is played by geopolitics (not even the actual politics or economics of individual countries), and cooperation with foreign, in particular German companies, which interests us to a greater extent, may be in further implemented and (or) continued taking into account the use of the mechanisms of the “soft power” concept, the main element of which is knowledge of the language of its trading (or) investment partner. 2. Analysis of the concept of “soft power” in connection with the study of a foreign language (German) in modern realities. 3. Analysis of the educational technologies used for mastering a foreign language (German) in modern conditions of the geopolitical crisis, in particular, the rationale for working with presentations and their role in mastering a foreign language. 4. The final element of the presented approach is the actual assessment of the role of the teacher in the current conditions and the elements of his mentoring activities, in addition to the traditional educational component in the course of mastering this subject.
MEDIASI PENGARUH KESENJANGAN (GAP) DANA SUKU BUNGA TERHADAP NET INTEREST MARGIN : PENERAPAN DENGAN MODEL REGRESI DATA PANEL FIXED EFFECT
Authors: Sunaryo Sunaryo
Published: September 2024

Net interest margin ditentukan oleh suku bunga melalui GAP (kesenjangan dana). Jadi tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji efek langsung suku bunga terhadap net interest margin dan efek tidak langsung suku bunga terhadap net interest margin melalui GAP. Sampel penelitian ini adalah bank umum konvensional yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) periode 2007-2019 dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Ada 10 bank umum konvensional yang dipilih sebagai sampel. Metode analisis menggunakan regresi data panel fixed effect dengan Path Analysis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan suku bunga berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap net interest margin, GAP memediasi pengaruh suku bunga terhadap net interest margin. Penelitian ini merupakan pengembangan yang melibatkan variabel mediasi GAP untuk melihat pengaruh suku bunga terhadap net interest margin dalam lingkup Bank Umum Konvensional di Bursa Efek Indonesia, dan diharapkan dapat memberikan tambahan referensi secara akademis. Secara praktis, hasil penelitian ini dapat memberikan manfaat bagi manajemen bank umum konvensional.
Evaluation of Emission Reduction Performance of Power Enterprises Based on Least Squares Support Vector Machine
Authors: Zhang Wanqing , Huang Ruohan , Ye Luwei
Published: September 2024

In response to the increasingly severe environmental pollution problem at present, many traditional power companies are facing the promotion of environmental protection work. The promotion of Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction (ECER) work needs sufficient theory and data support. Therefore, this study proposes a performance evaluation model for ECER in power enterprises based on the improved lion swarm algorithm optimized Least Squares Support Vector Machine (LSSVM). The evaluation index system has been reconstructed according to the current environment and era characteristics. The LSSVM has been used to evaluate the ECER work of power enterprises, and the training efficiency of Lion Swarm Optimization (LSO) algorithm has been solved using chaos theory. An improved LSO algorithm is utilized to improve the parameter selection problem of the LSSVM model, to achieve a scientific and objective evaluation of the ECER performance of power enterprises. The research findings denote that the algorithm put forward in this study has better training efficiency, higher accuracy and stability, as well as better response time. It also exhibits minimal errors in simulation experiments. In summary, the ECER performance evaluation model proposed by this research institute can effectively output correct scoring results, providing data support for the promotion of environmental protection work.
Transforming education for the STEM era
Authors: Mosiakova Iryna , Levchenko Fessalonika , Kalinina Liudmyla , Rogoza Valentyn , Pelekh Vladyslav
Published: September 2024

The article explores the essence of STEM education and the STEM-oriented approach in the modern information and educational environment. It highlights key components and aspects of the STEM education environment, emphasizing effective organizational forms for implementing a STEM-oriented approach. The study provides recommendations for transforming the information and educational environment in higher education institutions to ensure the effective implementation of STEM. It analyzes international projects supporting STEM education and reveals key principles for transforming the educational environment. The research also demonstrates the necessity of specialized equipment for this transformation. An experimental study was conducted to analyze the readiness of future specialists in natural sciences and mathematics to utilize STEM technologies in their professional activities. The results showed that the experimental group, exposed to a transformed educational environment, demonstrated significantly improved readiness compared to the control group. The study highlights the importance of transforming the information and educational environment in higher education to facilitate the effective application of STEM technologies in future specialists' professional activities.
Effectiveness of cultural diplomacy in promoting common EU values
Authors: Holoborodko Oleh , Gerasymova Elvira , Shevchenko Nataliia
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the effectiveness of the European Union's (EU) cultural diplomacy in promoting its shared values. The research analyzes the mechanisms of the cultural sector in EU foreign policy, utilizing methods such as documentary research, induction and deduction, analysis and synthesis, and abstract-logical processes. The findings demonstrate that EU cultural diplomacy is an integral part of promoting shared EU values, employing both direct and indirect public diplomacy tools. The study concludes that a unified approach, including Ukraine's involvement, is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of promoting EU values. Further research should focus on analyzing the shared values of the EU and Ukraine to develop a standardized model for their promotion.
Public art as a driver of change: exploring its socio-political impact in the modern era
Authors: Galchynska Olga , Filonenko Liudomyr , Lozev Rosslan , Sydor Mykhailo , Drotenko Valentyna
Published: September 2024

This article explores the socio-political impact of public art installations. It interprets impact indicators, describes public art as a result of socio-political transformations, reveals the characteristics of national identity through public art, studies public art during war, and compares the symbolism of public art installations across different countries. The research employed a descriptive methodology, including literature analysis, visual and document analysis, theoretical assessment of impact indicators, historical and comparative analysis, and content analysis. The findings demonstrate that public art is a crucial cultural phenomenon that shapes collective memory, national identity, and cultural heritage. The study identifies various types of public art and highlights the growing popularity of digital and multimedia art. It also distinguishes impact indicators of public art installations and proves that public art plays a vital role in stimulating socio-political transformations, shaping cultural identity, advocating for positive change, increasing civic engagement, and addressing social justice issues. The research emphasizes the short-term and long-term effects of public art installations and pays special attention to their role during wartime.
Feeding of one brood by two species of woodpeckers: middle spotted Dendrocoptes medius (Linnaeus, 1758) and great spotted Dendrocopos major (Linnaeus, 1758)
Authors: Kajtoch Łukasz , Skucha Piotr
Published: September 2024

An unusual behaviour by two woodpeckers was observed in Niepołomice Forest (SE Poland). A female middle spotted woodpecker and male great spotted woodpecker were feeding a brood in one nest hole. This was likely not a case of a hybridising pair, but rather an example of interspecific
feeding
Exploring Emojis in Digital Communication among Bangladeshi Undergraduates: Private University Scenario
Authors: Sakib Owabil Islam , Sarker Abonti , Oishe Rifa Tasnia
Published: September 2024

This study examines the perceptions and use of emojis in digital communication among English majors in private in Bangladesh. There has been limited study on Bangladeshi private university students regarding emoji usage. This study thus investigates the impact of emojis on the development of language and communication norms, employing socio-linguistic principles and theories of digital communication. The research collected data from a cohort of one hundred and thirty-three undergraduate students attending three private universities in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The data was obtained through a quantitative methodology that involved the use of questionnaires and qualitative interviews. The results indicate a more profound comprehension of emoji interpretation and usage within the cultural and educational contexts of Bangladesh. The study contributes to sociolinguistics and digital communication studies, offering practical implications for educators, policymakers, and communication professionals in Bangladesh and beyond.
“Students Want to Feel Safe, Safety Breeds Inclusivity”: How Universities Implement Data Collection Methods for Undocumented Students
Authors: Carvajal Cynthia , Russell Felecia , Ortiz Yadira
Published: September 2024

Inclusivity in data reports for undocumented students can be difficult to achieve. By nature of those students’ status and livelihood, there is contention among academics and practitioners on whether this is a population that should not be formally tracked or identified, for a variety of reasons. Concerns about tracking arise because of the Freedom of Information Act, which is designed to ensure the public’s access to government records. This law motivates higher education institutions to not document immigration status in an effort to protect students’ identities, although the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act policy emphasizes the protection of student data and privacy. Nevertheless, the fear of future policies that could implicate undocumented students has created an impermeable hesitancy among higher education administrators and undocumented students. Drawing from undocumented critical theory to center the varied experiences of undocumented (current and former) students, this study surveyed the study’s authors and other higher education professionals to identify strategies that also center those most directly impacted. This article details existing strategies that intentionally and safely center undocumented students in replicable and standardized data. We found that major university systems used a combination of three strategies: we found that university officials shared significant success in data collection when they (1) developed and institutionalized safe data collection methods specific to their population, (2) hired intentional and informed staff to focus on this population, and/or (3) expanded existing services such as scholarships and resources to create a safe space for students to share their status. Although not all practices may work on a single institution, it is the authors’ hope that intentional and safe practices will breed inclusivity.
TREASURE BASED GAME STRATEGY INNOVATION IN LEARNING ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Authors: Sakhi Amalia Kiky , Yusuf Achmad , Kirom Askhabul , Dwi Ratna Rizky
Published: September 2024

This research was motivated by the minimal use of fun learning models in honing students' critical thinking skills and solving problems as an effort to improve PAI learning outcomes at Kedungcangkring Elementary School. The solution to this problem is the use of the treasure based game learning model. This research aims to determine the effect of using the treasure based game model on students' learning outcomes. This type of research is R & D (Research and Develop) research with a 4D development model, this model includes define, design, develop and disseminate. Based on the analysis of evaluation test scores, there was an increase in students' cognitive learning outcomes. The resulting product aims to increase student learning motivation. Thus it can be concluded that the use of the treasure based game learning model can improve student learning outcomes. Based on data obtained from expert lecturers as a whole about treasure-based game strategies, a score of 95% was obtained. While the results of game trials in large groups with research subjects of 5 groups with an average score of 87 are categorized as successful, the results of the treasure-based strategy are feasible to be used in learning at school.
Análisis espacio-temporal de la Temperatura de Superficie Terrestre en espacios verdes públicos costeros del frente fluvial del río Limay (Neuquén, Argentina)
Authors: Lopez Micaela , Gentili Jorge Omar
Published: September 2024

Los frentes fluviales devenidos en espacios verdes públicos (EVP) costeros se han vinculado con servicios ecosistémicos de regulación de temperaturas extremas. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue analizar la variabilidad espacio-temporal de la Temperatura de Superficie Terrestre (Land Surface Temperature, LST por sus siglas en inglés-) entre diferentes tipologías de espacios verdes públicos costeros y su relación con parámetros morfológicos y estructurales que los definen. El estudio se centró en cinco EVP sujetos a procesos de renovación urbana, que actualmente constituyen el frente fluvial del río Limay en el Área Metropolitana de Neuquén (Argentina). Para tal fin, primeramente, los EVP se caracterizaron a dos escalas espaciales, en función de su distribución regional, y a nivel local y microlocal en virtud de la distribución espacio-temporal de la vegetación y de 6 dimensiones de análisis asociadas a aspectos morfológicos, funcionales y sociales. Seguidamente, se realizó el análisis de la distribución espacio-temporal de la LST en los EVP y su relación con parámetros morfológicos y estructurales. Los índices espectrales LST y NDVI se obtuvieron mediante el procesamiento digital de imágenes satelitales, seleccionadas en función de años hidrológicos húmedos y secos, así como estaciones estivales e invernales. Se realizaron mapas temáticos, análisis estadístico descriptivo y exploración de relaciones entre LST y NDVI. Se identificaron variaciones de los índices vinculados al año hidrológico, estaciones del año e intervenciones asociadas a procesos de regeneración urbana. Asimismo, se observó influencia de la morfología, organización interna y distancia al curso de agua en la distribución térmica. Los hallazgos representan una contribución significativa al cuerpo emergente de conocimiento en torno a la vinculación entre servicios ecosistémicos y la composición y configuración del paisaje, específicamente en un contexto global de creciente revalorización e intervención de frentes fluviales.
DEVELOPMENT OF VIDEO ANIMATION-BASED LEARNING MEDIA TO IMPROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' LISTENING SKILLS
Authors: Fitra Itun Desiana , Widiastuti Sripit , Fauzi Adin
Published: September 2024

The objective of this research is to develop animation-based video media suitable for delivering reading materials of three text types (simple procedures, explanations, and objective descriptions) to fifth-grade elementary school students. This research utilizes a Research and Development design, commonly known as developmental research. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, readability testing is conducted with 5 fifth- grade students from UPT SD Negeri Talun 05 and 5 elementary school teachers. Data collection techniques include surveys and documentation. Both quantitative and qualitative descriptive analyses are employed for data analysis in this research. The expert assessment of the content yields a 91% rating, categorized as highly feasible. The media expert evaluation results in a 90% rating, indicating the media is highly feasible. The language expert assessment produces an 88% matching category percentage. Students exhibit excellent performance in readability experiments, scoring 90% in the very good category, and they demonstrate a strong preference for animation-based video content. Teachers score remarkably high at 94% in readability testing. Consequently, teachers can consider animation-based media as a reference for Indonesian language learning that covers materials with three text types studied by fifth-grade elementary school classes: simple procedural text, explanation, and objective description.
Programa preventivo - educativo aplicado a portadores de aparatología ortodóncica fija
Authors: Acero-Condori Lizbeth , Tapia-Centellas Yudy , Lopez-Quispe Daina , Paricoto-Chaiña Naysha , Lauracio-Lope Claudia , Villanueva-Alvaro Naysha
Published: September 2024

El estudio evaluó el impacto de un programa preventivo-educativo en el conocimiento sobre salud bucal y el control de placa bacteriana en pacientes de portadores aparatos de ortodoncia fija. Se dividieron 72 pacientes en dos grupos: uno experimental, que recibió el programa, y otro control. Se midió inicialmente el índice de placa bacteriana usando el índice de O’Leary y el nivel de conocimiento en ambos grupos. El grupo experimental fue evaluado cada 15 días durante 60 días. El programa preventivo-educativo aplicado durante 60 días mostró resultados positivos tanto en el nivel de conocimiento sobre salud bucal como en la reducción del acumulo de placa bacteriana en pacientes de 12 a 17 años con aparatología ortodóncica fija. En el grupo experimental, el conocimiento sobre salud bucal mejoró significativamente, alcanzando niveles "muy satisfactorios" y "satisfactorios", lo que contrastó con el grupo control, donde la mejora fue más limitada, permaneciendo mayormente en la categoría de "requiere mejora". Paralelamente, el acumulado de placa bacteriana en el grupo experimental disminuyó progresivamente en cada medición, pasando de un índice "malo" en el pretest a "regular" a los 60 días. En el grupo control, aunque también hubo una mejora, esto fue menos notable, pasando de "regular" y "malo" en el pretest a "regular" en el postest. La intervención demostró que, antes de la implementación del programa, no había una relación significativa entre el nivel de conocimiento y la acumulación de placa bacteriana. Sin embargo, después de 60 días de educación preventiva, se observará que un aumento en el conocimiento sobre salud bucal estaba asociado con una reducción en la placa bacteriana. Esto resalta la importancia de programas educativos continuos para mejorar tanto el conocimiento como las prácticas de higiene bucal, y su impacto positivo en la salud bucal.
Use of artificial intelligence for forecasting financial indicators
Authors: Farion Volodymyr , Homotyuk Andrii , Nazar Roman , Turchyn Stanislav
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for forecasting financial indicators in enterprises of various scales, with an emphasis on increasing the accuracy of forecasts, reducing risks and improving the efficiency of financial management. The main focus is on the development of machine learning and deep learning technologies, which open new horizons for analyzing large volumes of historical data, identifying hidden patterns and trends, as well as accurately predicting future financial indicators. The main areas of application of AI in financial processes are considered, including portfolio management, asset valuation, investor behavior analysis, automation of accounting operations and risk management.
The purpose of the article is to study the use of artificial intelligence for forecasting financial indicators in enterprises of various scales, with an emphasis on increasing the accuracy of forecasts, reducing risks and improving the efficiency of financial management, taking into account the previously undisclosed problems of adapting AI to the specific conditions of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as its ethical aspects using.
The research methodology is based on the analysis of scientific literature, existing research and publications in the field of AI and finance, as well as examples of AI implementation in leading financial companies. Methods of information synthesis were used to determine the potential and risks of AI implementation in financial processes.
The research findings indicate significant potential for AI to improve the accuracy of financial forecasts, improve management efficiency, and reduce risk. In particular, the examples of AI implementation at JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Mastercard and BlackRock companies are considered, which demonstrate the successful use of machine learning algorithms for forecasting market trends, risk management and automation of financial processes. At the same time, the article highlights the challenges and risks associated with the implementation of AI, including the need for significant investment, data security and ethical aspects. Prospects for future research are discussed, including the integration of quantum computing and blockchain technologies to improve data accuracy and security, as well as the development of hybrid models and autonomous systems for financial decision-making.
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF AESTHETICS IN CREATING HARMONY IN VIJAY NALLAWALA'S A BIPOLAR'S JOURNEY FROM TORMENT TO FULFILLMENT
Authors: Dixit Prachi , Kumar Mishra Veerendra
Published: September 2024

The paper analyzes how aesthetics (beauty and artistic expression) relate to mental health and personal identity in Vijay
Nallawala's autobiographical writing.It investigates how aesthetics help individuals find balance and harmony in their
lives,especially when dealing with mental illness.The research aligns with critical theories of normalcy,such as those by
Foucault, Deleuze, and Guattari, emphasizing how societal norms influence perceptions of mental health and identity.
The paper critiques the normalization processes in society that define and confine individuals with mental illnesses,
framing them within a system of control and marginalization. The study uses a literary and philosophical analysis to
dissect the themes in Nallawala's book.It references works of critical theorists and integrates their ideas with Nallawala's
narrative to explore the broader implications of mental illness and societal norms.The paper concludes that aesthetics
play a crucial role in helping individuals, particularly those with mental illnesses, to reclaim their identity and find
harmony. It suggests that literature and art provide tools for self-expression and resistance against societal norms that
stigmatize mental illness. It highlights the importance of creating supportive communities and spaces for open
discussion about mental health to combat stigma and foster understanding.
TO STUDY THE CAUSES OF SECONDARY GLAUCOMA IN PATIENTS VISITING TERTIARY EYE CARE CENTRE
Authors: Nilesh Shah Shailjaa , Manohar Gajwani Sonakshi , Raval Reema , Gajwani Sakshi Manohar , Shah Kintu
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Secondary glaucoma is a group of disorders in which there is a rise in Intraocular pressure due to an
existing ocular or systemic disorder.The causes of secondary glaucoma are multiple,and most patients may not present
in the early stage of the disease.Presentation in an advanced stage may be with poor vision, redness,pain,high IOP and
even glaucomatous optic atrophy.Early identification and treatment of these causes is important to prevent the burden of
blindness due to secondary glaucoma.Methods:A total number of 102 patients diagnosed with secondary glaucoma
and above 12 years of age,visiting Ophthalmology out-patient department have been taken for the study after obtaining
written consent. Detailed history and comprehensive eye examination was done. Results: In this study, 24.50% cases
had silicon oil induced glaucoma,9.80% cases had steroid induced glaucoma,31.37% had pseudoexfoliation glaucoma,
1.96% had phacomorphic glaucoma, 2.94% had glaucoma secondary to uveitis, 2.94% had angle recession glaucoma,
0.98% the cause was malignant glaucoma, 13.72% had neovascular glaucoma, 3.92% cases had ICE syndrome, 3.92%
cases were post cataract surgery and 3.92% were post keratoplasty surgery. Conclusion: Our study found Pseudo
exfoliation glaucoma to be the most common cause of secondary glaucoma, followed by silicon oil induced glaucoma.
An early comprehensive examination and treatment of patients having raised IOP with pre-existing ocular comorbidities can help reduce the burden of blindness.
A STUDY ON CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOUR OF FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS IN RURAL MARKET
Authors: Poornima S.
Published: September 2024

Today the FMCG sector is enjoying a vital role within the Indian economy.'Go rural' is that the motto of marketing gurus
when analyzing the socioeconomic changes in villages.Rural marketing has been growing steadily over the years and is
currently larger than the urban marketplace for FMCGs. The aim of this research work analyzes the demographic
variables of consumer buying behaviour factors towards FMCG brands in the rural market in Mysuru District of
Karnataka.The sampling technique used for this analysis study was the convenient sampling technique. For the aim of
the study 168 respondents are chosen within the Mysuru district. The survey has utilized both primary data and
secondary data.The tools used to analyze the data are Simple percentage analysis,'t' test,and ANOVA.This paper reveals
that consumer behaviour is largely affected by cultural and social factors,personal factors than psychological factors.
COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF ACCURACY AND REPRODUCIBILITY OF PROBING DEPTH MEASUREMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA-15, COMMUNITY PERIODONTAL INDEX OF TREATMENT NEEDS AND PRESSURE-SENSITIVE PERIODONTAL PROBES.
Authors: Dattani Dolly D. , Rai Jasuma , Gupte Manali , Shah Netra
Published: September 2024

Background: This in vitro study which aims to compare the accuracy and reproducibility of probing depth
measurements between conventional University of North Carolina-15, Community Periodontal Index of Treatment
Needs and pressure-sensitive periodontal probes.Materials and Methods: Ninety undergraduate and postgraduate
dental students participated in the study.A custom-built aluminum box with 16 precision-engineered holes (depths 2.5-
10 mm) was used. Participants were trained and familiarized with probes where they measured the depths using the
three types of probes and repeated the measurements within 10 days. Mean depths and standard deviations were
calculated and compared for accuracy and reproducibility. Results: The pressure-sensitive probe demonstrated the
highest accuracy in measuring the depths of the engineered holes compared to the UNC-15 and CPITN probes.There
were no significant (p>0.005) differences in reproducibility among the three probes. Conclusion: Pressure-sensitive
probes offer superior accuracy in periodontal depth measurement, though all probes show good reproducibility.This
makes them suitable alternatives to conventional probes,particularly in settings where precision is critical.
TERAPIA DE REPOSIÇÃO HORMONAL: BENEFÍCIOS E RISCOS DURANTE A MENOPAUSA
Authors: Melo Ana Beatriz Oliveira de , Nascimento Maria Eduarda Bezerra do , Gitai Alice Maria Plácido Caldas , Silva Andreza Balbino da , Fontenele Laís de Souza , Aguiar Priscila Silva , Esteves Ryan Farias , Oliveira Jullia Martins de , Campanete Acsa Lia , Façanha Eliomara Brito , Siqueira Helainy de Souza , Cavalcanti Ana Luiza Batista
Published: September 2024

Introdução: A Terapia de Reposição Hormonal (TRH) é um tratamento frequentemente utilizado para aliviar os sintomas da menopausa, como ondas de calor, suores noturnos e alterações de humor. Consiste na administração de hormônios femininos, estrogênio e, frequentemente, progesterona, para compensar a diminuição natural desses hormônios durante a menopausa. Embora a TRH possa oferecer benefícios significativos, como a melhoria da qualidade de vida e a prevenção da perda óssea, também está associada a riscos, incluindo o aumento da probabilidade de doenças cardiovasculares e cânceres hormonodependentes. A decisão de iniciar a TRH deve ser cuidadosamente considerada, levando em conta os benefícios individuais e os potenciais efeitos adversos. Objetivo: Avaliar os benefícios e riscos da terapia de reposição hormonal (TRH) durante a menopausa, analisando sua eficácia no alívio dos sintomas. Metodologia: A pesquisa foi realizada através do acesso online nas bases de dados National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), literatura latino-americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) no mês de agosto de 2024. Resultados e Discussão: A Terapia de Reposição Hormonal (TRH) demonstrou ser eficaz na redução dos sintomas da menopausa, como ondas de calor e distúrbios do sono, além de ajudar na manutenção da saúde óssea. No entanto, os riscos associados, como o aumento de doenças cardiovasculares e certos tipos de câncer, foram significativos, particularmente com o uso prolongado. A discussão aponta que a TRH deve ser individualizada, considerando o histórico médico e os fatores de risco pessoais, e recomenda uma avaliação contínua dos benefícios e riscos para otimizar o tratamento e minimizar os efeitos adversos. Considerações Finais: A Terapia de Reposição Hormonal (TRH) é eficaz no alívio dos sintomas da menopausa e na prevenção da perda óssea, mas também apresenta riscos significativos, como doenças cardiovasculares e cânceres hormonodependentes. A decisão de iniciar a TRH deve ser baseada em uma avaliação cuidadosa dos benefícios e riscos individuais, e o tratamento deve ser ajustado conforme necessário para garantir a melhor qualidade de vida com o menor risco possível.