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Civic Activity in Non-Governmental Organizations for Ensuring Security of Local Communities
Authors: Jakubczak-Krawczyńska Kamila , Majchrzyk-Mikuła Joanna 
Published: December 2024

ObjectivesThe aim of the article is to identify the role that the activity of members of these communities organized in non-governmental organizations plays in ensuring the safety of local communities. The article also aims to identify factors that favor and disfavor the creation of grassroots social initiatives in conditions of deficiencies in civil society, which allow for a more complete understanding of the opportunities and challenges related to the use of social potential to ensure the security of local communities.Material and methodsThe basic research technique used in the article was content analysis. The article analyzes mainly the content of the literature on the subject. Available source materials and existing legal acts were also used. The results of research on the functioning of the third sector in Poland were also analyzed in the text.ResultsNon-governmental organizations, due to their "local nature", have much greater opportunities to engage in the implementation of tasks related to the security of local communities than, for example, in the field of national security. In local communities, especially small towns and villages, there is also an increased demand for support from non-state entities to meet the security needs of residents. However, the role of the third sector in ensuring the security of local communities will always be regulated by state law and the state of functioning of the state.ConclusionsThe tasks of non-governmental organizations to ensure security will be different in times of peace, different in times of crisis, and still different in times of war. According to Polish law, the activities of non-governmental organizations during war or martial law may be suspended, may, however, be used to conduct military operations.
IMPLIKASI PENETAPAN PUSAT PERTUMBUHAN TERHADAP PERUBAHAN PEMANFAATAN RUANG (STUDI KASUS: KOTA BENGKULU)
Authors: Mustika Winda , Suhartini Ninik 
Published: December 2024

Pemusatan kegiatan ekonomi yang disebabkan oleh adanya pengembangan pusat pertumbuhan wilayah merupakan suatu bentuk eksternalitas positif yang menyebabkan terjadinya pertumbuhan kota, namun dibalik itu semua hal ini juga menimbulkan eksternalitas negatif yang dapat dilihat dengan munculnya sektor informal akibat dari ketidaksempurnaan praktek pembangunan yang lahir dari tingginya tingkat urbanisasi dari luar daerah ke pusat pertumbuhan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis implikasi dari penetapan pusat pertumbuhan terhadap perubahan pemanfaatan ruang dengan studi kasus di Kota Bengkulu, Provinsi Bengkulu. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis deskriptif menggunakan aplikasi Google Earth Engine (GEE) untuk mengidentifikasi perubahan tutupan lahan di Kota Bengkulu pada tahun 2013 dan 2023. Berdasarkan hasil analisis yang telah dilakukan, luas tutupan lahan vegetasi berkurang sebesar 1.127,9 Ha (19,43%), sedangkan tutupan lahan untuk lahan terbangun, badan air, dan sawah mengalami peningkatan masing-masing sebesar 885 Ha (27,17%); 233,1 Ha (2,94%); 78,7 Ha (16,04%), serta lahan kosong berkurang sebesar 68,9 Ha (38,26%). Hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa terjadinya perubahan penggunaan lahan vegetasi akibat adanya perluasan pembangunan. Dari hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa penetapan pusat pertumbuhan memiliki implikasi terhadap perubahan penggunaan lahan dan pemanfaatan ruang yang disebabkan oleh adanya interaksi dan dinamika antara aktivitas manusia dan lingkungan alam.
Sex evolution path involved in flowering plant family Cucurbitaceae: A review
Authors: Pattnaik Animesh , Prusty Pradip Kumar , Barik Madhusmita , Mishra Rukmini , Mohanty Jatindra Nath 
Published: December 2024

The predominant sexual system in the plant kingdom is hermaphroditism, where both female and male reproductive organs coexist within a single flower. The major parameters that influence the sexual systems are genetic variation, pollinator availability and type, mating system, ecological factors, geographical isolation, selective pressures, evolutionary history, polyploidy, hybridization and sexual conflict. These factors all play significant roles. Plants may evolve self-fertilization or outcrossing mechanisms based on their specific environmental conditions, reproductive strategies and evolutionary history. The interplay of these factors shapes the diverse range of sexual systems observed in plant species worldwide. The Cucurbitaceae family exhibits a highly specialized sex chromosome differentiation scheme with three major sexual patterns (monoecy, dioecy and hermaphroditism). In the present review, we focus on the evolution of gender in flowering plants of the Cucurbitaceae family, exploring the various paths and drivers involved in the evolution of dioecy. We also shed light on the sex chromosomes and phytohormones that contribute to gender diversification. Several molecular and genomic approaches have been recently applied to uncover the genetic basis of gender differentiation in different flowering plant species.
The Matter at Hand: Prime Matter as an Unqualified Body in a Post-Hellenistic Pseudepigraphic Text
Authors: Trovato Giovanni 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The treatise On the Nature of the Universe, attributed to the Pythagorean Ocellus, has frequently been the subject of scholarly attention due to its engagement with Aristotle’s theory of elemental transformation or its role in the late Hellenistic debate on the eternity of the universe. In this paper, I argue that its author endorses a peculiar conception of matter: prime matter is an unqualified body, only potentially perceptible. Ps.-Ocellus draws this doctrine from Stoicism but reworks it for his purposes outside the framework of Stoic corporealism. The author presents it as an antecedent to both Plato’s receptacle and Aristotle’s prime matter. As it turns out, the doctrine was meant to address some of the challenges posed by an incorporeal material principle.
An optimization study on the sol–gel process to obtain multifunctional denim fabrics
Authors: Genç Ayşe , Güneşoğlu Cem , Yüceer Mehmet 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This study introduces the results of an optimization study on sol–gel application conditions applied to obtain multifunctional (water repellent/flame retardant) denim fabrics using the Design Expert software and a step-by-step approach. The study started by obtaining the proper drying/condensation parameters and water-repellent additive amount, followed by determining the proper co-precursor and flame-retardant additive amount, and finally covering the mechanical tests of the samples to determine if the results would be applicable for industrial purposes. The results indicate that it is possible to approach the optimum process conditions applicable to industrial-scale working conditions to produce denim fabrics with high levels of water repellency and flame retardant performance.
The prediction method of the content of salt mist aerosol in marine atmospheric environment based on mechanism and data
Authors: Chen Chuan , Xiang Li , Zhang Jingyi , Wang Jun , Wang Yang 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Salt mist is a significant environmental factor that causes corrosion of marine and coastal engineering facilities and electronic equipment failures. This paper presents a numerical analysis of the properties, formation, migration, and deposition processes of salt mist aerosols according to previous research. We find that salt mist is distributed as exponential distribution in the sea of vertical direction, and the number of them is directly proportional to the wind speed and the effective wave height, the critical velocity of salt mist sedimentation is proportional to the square of the particle radius. Through qualitative and quantitative analysis of related parameters, an empirical model of salt mist concentration distribution and deposition process are established, thereby enabling the calculation of salt mist concentration and deposition rate in coastal land and marine atmospheric environments. To compare with existing prediction methods, the parameters of this model are more comprehensive, not only include various meteorological data, but marine environmental data and other geographic data for calculating location. To illustrate, the model is applied to predict the salt mist concentration and deposition in the Philippines, using readily available meteorological data inputs such as wind speed, direction, temperature, and humidity. This enables the evaluation of corrosion levels.
(Post-)Nukleare Rückversicherungssignale in der männlichen Kommunikation als indirekter Geschlechtsindex: vermittelte Positionierungen und Funktionen in analysierten männlichen Communitys
Authors: Khrystenko Oksana 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Im vorliegenden Beitrag wird auf die prosodische Organisation von Rückversicherungsfragen als möglicher Genderindex in der männlichen Kommunikation im theoretischen Rahmen der interaktionalen Linguistik und der kontextsensitiven Analyse fokussiert. Der Artikel zeigt, wie sich die Rückversicherungssignale in der männlichen Kommunikation im Hinblick auf effort code voneinander unterscheiden, und demonstriert gleichzeitig, wie phonologische Merkmale von Tags zur Erkennung von Positionierungen in Verbindung mit geschlechtsbezogenen Merkmalen beitragen können. Auf Basis eines Korpus gesprochener Face-to-Face-Kommunikation, das in Männergruppen österreichischer Studenten und Handwerker erhoben wurde, beschreibt diese Studie verschiedene Verwendungen und Funktionen der deutschen Rückversicherungssignale (oder, oder was, nit, wasch (eh), ge etc.) und berücksichtigt dabei Parameter wie Tonhöhenbereich, Intensität, Nuklearität und Postnuklearität. Der Beitrag bietet einen kurzen Überblick über die Vorkommenshäufigkeit von Rückversicherungsfragen in rein männlichen Studenten- und Handwerkergruppen.
Bonobo optimizer: dynamically adaptive heuristic for enhanced MPPT in photovoltaic systems under partial shading – experimental validation with buck converter
Authors: Ait El Ouahab Soufyane , Bakkali Firdaous , Amghar Abdellah , Sahsah Hassan , El Mentaly Lahcen , Boudouane Meriem 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The integration of shunt bypass diodes in photovoltaic (P-V) module to mitigate hot spots frequently leads to the emergence of multiple in the PV array characteristics. Researchers consistently strive to develop, integrate, and refine innovative techniques inspired by various natural processes to achieve a global optimum that enhances the overall efficiency of PV systems. However, these techniques face challenges in adapting parameters to strike a delicate balance between exploration and exploitation, which is essential for circumventing local optima, reducing computation times, and refining precision to optimize energy capture. In this context, this paper introduces a groundbreaking new adaptive Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) controller inspired by the social behavior and reproductive tactics observed in bonobos (BO). This innovative approach is underpinned by two key strategies: fission and fusion, with dynamic parameter adjustment in real-time. this enables for efficient exploration and exploitation of the search space, following the positive and negative phases of the BO. This method was compared with three methods: PSO, DE, and ICS, and evaluated through six simulation scenarios, ranging from 1 to 6 peaks, as well as three experimental scenarios: one uniform and the other two involving partial shading, using an Arduino board and a buck converter. According to the comparative analysis, the new BO algorithm outperforms the three other approaches in all performance evaluation parameters. It shows an average improvement in convergence time of more than 39.18 % and an average precision exceeding 99 %, with minimal oscillation in steady-state operation. This translates into an average MPE efficiency of over 96.66 %. Additionally, the experimental results confirm the findings from the simulations.
Exploring the gelatinization behavior of wheat and tapioca starch at different hydration levels
Authors: Rakhshi Elham , Cambert Mireille , Fautrel Alain , Rondeau-Mouro Corinne , Lucas Tiphaine 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The impacts of hydration (45 % of water as intermediate level, 80 % for excess water) and botanical origin of starch (wheat WS, tapioca TS) on swelling, leaching and crystallinity loss were studied. A novelty was the wide temperature range (30–90 °C including the reversible domain) and the use of imaging techniques (laser scattering, optical microscopy) for swelling, in addition to the conventional technique (weighting after centrifugation). Swelling before the gelatinization onset was better revealed by using imaging techniques, while swelling in excess water at high temperature (>60–75 °C) differed between the conventional and laser scanning techniques, suggesting overestimation of the former. Gelatinization of high water-demanding starch under intermediate to low hydrations has been poorly documented and little anticipated in breadmaking for which the selected intermediate hydration applies. The study showed that TS at 45 % hydration gelatinized to a lesser extent than WS, with lower increase in granule size (<60 °C) and more heterogeneous granule integrity (>60 °C).
Lived experiences of international nursing students regarding the studying challenges: a phenomenology study
Authors: Hasanpour Marzieh , Bakhshi Fatemeh , Shali Mahboube 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Objectives
This study explores and describes the lived experiences of international nursing students regarding studying challenges.

Methods
This is a qualitative descriptive phenomenological study. Participants were undergraduate international nursing students who were purposively selected. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 11 students until data saturation was reached. Data were analyzed using a seven-step Colaizzi method.

Results
After analyzing the data four main themes with fourteen sub-themes were extracted. The main themes of the study were “estrangement and confusion in an unfamiliar environment,” “new self in a new situation,” “inconsistent educational structure,” and “communication as a multidimensional challenge.”

Conclusions
The results of this study indicate the need for effective interventions to transform and improve the learning environment for international nursing students. Creating a specialized curriculum and recruiting experienced professors and mentors to teach international students, to instruct nursing students in practical environments, are vital solutions. It is advisable to provide preliminary courses for international students to familiarize them with the culture and specific issues in the destination country. It is also recommended that international campuses in universities worldwide review and revise the educational curriculum to help international nursing students better manage the educational and cultural issues that they face when studying abroad and provide care for patients.
International experiences of implementing the Fundamentals of Care Framework in nursing curricula
Authors: Waltrovitz Krystle , Conroy Tiffany , Feo Rebecca 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Objectives
To explore university-based nurse educators’ experiences of implementing the Fundamentals of Care Framework in nursing curricula.

Methods
A qualitative research design employing interpretative phenomenological analysis was used. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews with eight nursing educators in five different countries.

Results
The analysis identified three main themes: (1) Participants’ positive experiences when utilising the framework to link theory to practice; (2) strategies for implementing the framework, including considering the context for teaching, introducing the relationship dimension of the framework first, utilising case-based learning, and integrating the framework into laboratory skills sessions; and (3) limited availability of teaching and learning resources, highlighting the need for further resource availability.

Conclusions
This study has generated new knowledge from the perspectives of university-based nursing educators. Several strategies have been identified resulting in the formation of recommendations to help guide nurse educators. The Fundamentals of Care Framework was developed to address global deficits in how patients’ fundamental care needs are addressed. The knowledge from this study can assist nurse educators from different countries to implement the framework into nursing curricula. Utilising the framework in nursing curricula could help to transform nursing practice, by assisting nursing students to identify and meet their patients’ fundamental care needs.
IDEAL–compliant implementation of the Dexter® surgical robot in cholecystectomy: a comprehensive framework and clinical outcomes
Authors: Dohmen Jonas , Weber Julia , Arensmeyer Jan , Feodorovici Philipp , Henn Jonas , Schmidt Joachim , Kalff Jörg C. , Matthaei Hanno 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Objectives
The integration of advanced technologies is transforming surgical practice, particularly through robotic systems. This study presents the early clinical implementation of the Dexter® surgical robot for cholecystectomy and evaluates clinical outcomes using the IDEAL framework.

Methods
Twenty patients underwent elective robotic-assisted cholecystectomy using the Dexter® robot. A thorough implementation process, including rigorous surgeon and nurse training and standardized care protocols, was established. Data on operative metrics, complications, and patient outcomes were analyzed, and patient well-being was assessed via a postoperative phone survey.

Results
Six surgeons and thirty nurses were trained, with surgeons completing a minimum of 20 h of simulation. Preoperative and operative times were significantly reduced through this process. Comparing the first 10 operations to the second, docking time decreased from 11.4 ± 4.1 min to 7.1 ± 2.1 min (p=0.0144) and operative time improved from 130.5 ± 25.7 min to 99.7 ± 21.8 min (p=0.0134). Mean intraoperative blood loss was minimal, averaging 19.5 ± 31.4 mL, and the average length of hospital stay was 3.1 ± 1.4 days. Postoperative pain levels were low, and patient satisfaction was high, as assessed by telephone survey.

Conclusions
Our findings highlight the value of the IDEAL framework in guiding the systematic evaluation and implementation of new surgical technologies such as the Dexter® robot. A structured approach is essential to improve patient outcomes and safety in the coming digital transformation of surgery.
Experiences with techniques and sensors for smartphone positioning
Authors: Retscher Günther , Gikas Vassilis , Gabela Jelena 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
In this paper, current alternative techniques and sensors embedded in smart mobile devices for localization are reviewed. Firstly, the evolution of smartphone development since the first IBM phone in 1992 and the introduction of the term ‘smart-phone’ in 2000 until present is discussed. The main part of the paper deals then with the sensors and positioning techniques where an overview about the topologies and positioning methods and their applicability for smartphone positioning is provided. The most important sensors and techniques are then elaborated and discussed in detail. They include MEMS-based sensors and wireless positioning options. The wireless options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and UWB which may be employed together with MEMS-based inertial sensors. Also the use of the smartphone camera and LiDAR is briefly discussed. Moreover, the most applicable sensor fusion approaches including Kalman filtering, particle filter and map matching are also analyzed. In concluding the paper, new ways in using smartphones for science based on different application examples are showcased.
Study on heat and mass transfer mechanism of unsaturated porous media under CW laser irradiation: with and without carrier gas
Authors: Han Shao-Hui , Dong Yuan , Jin Guang-Yong 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The use of laser irradiation to remove contaminants from soil is an emerging soil remediation technology with broad application prospects. The mechanisms of temperature field variations, moisture transport, evaporation, and condensation under conditions with or without a carrier gas during laser soil remediation are still unclear. This paper utilizes a heat and mass transfer model under continuous wave (CW) laser irradiation, established based on local non-thermal equilibrium, to analyze the variation characteristics of the physical field within the soil, with or without introducing a carrier gas. The results show that CW laser irradiation can rapidly heat the soil to the expected remediation temperature (90 °C–560 °C). However, the gas transport speed induced solely by CW laser irradiation within the soil is very limited (on the order of 0.01 mm/s), making it ineffective at removing vapor from the soil. In contrast, using a carrier gas significantly improves gas flow (on the order of 10 mm/s), enhancing both heat and mass transfer processes and assisting in removing contaminants during laser soil remediation. This study elucidates the coupled heat and moisture transfer process in unsaturated porous media under conditions with and without a carrier gas, providing theoretical support for applying laser soil remediation.
Sialidosis type 1 in a Turkish family: a case report and review of literatures
Authors: Kılıç Mustafa , İcil Suzan , Sezer Abdullah , Kaya-Güneş Öznur , Comoğlu Selim S. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Objectives
Sialidosis type 1 is a rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the NEU1 gene, which encodes the sialic acid-degrading enzyme α-neuraminidase. Sialidosis type 1 is a milder form with a late-onset phenotype, characterized by progressive myoclonic epilepsy and ataxia with cherry-red spots. Sialidosis type 2 is an early-onset and more severe form presenting with dysmorphic features, hepatosplenomegaly and cognitive delay. Clinical diagnosis is usually supported by increased urinary bound sialic acid excretion and confirmed by genetic analysis or demonstration of α-neuraminidase enzyme deficiency in cultured fibroblasts. The aim of this study was to present a case of type 1 sialidosis, review the literature, and investigate genotype–phenotype correlations, symptom frequencies, and race-specific mutations in patients diagnosed with type 1 sialidosis.

Case presentation
We report herein a family of four Turkish siblings affected with sialidosis type 1 associated with a homozygous variant, c.403G>A p. (Asp135Asn), in the NEU1 gene. A systematic literature review on sialidosis type 1 was carried out, by the PubMed database was searched using keywords included sialidosis and/or NEU1 gene. We selected case reports or series that included genetically confirmed type 1 sialidosis from 1996 to 2023. So far, nearly genetically confirmed 80 patients from unrelated 65 families, more than 40 NEU1 disease causing mutations, have been identified in patients with sialidosis type 1. Among the reported mutations, missense variants are the most common, and few nonsense, frameshift, exonic duplications or small deletions have been reported. c.239C>T p. (Pro80Leu) variant in Chinese and Japanese patients, c.649G>A p. (Val217Met) variant in Japanese patients, c.880C>T p. (Arg294Cys) variant in Indian patients, c.629C>T p. (Pro210Leu) variant in Ecuadorian patients, c.982G>A p. (Gly328Ser) variant in Italian patients, and c.403G>A p (Asp135Asn) and c.625del p. (Glu209Serfs*94) variants in Turkish patients were found higher.

Conclusions
Race-specific variants were found with higher percentages in certain populations.