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Towards a call for transformative practices in academia enhanced by generative AI
Authors: Kohen-Vacs Dan , Amzalag Meital , Weigelt-Marom Hayley , Gal Lilach , Kahana Omri , Raz-Fogel Nohar , Ben-Aharon Oren , Reznik Noga , Elnekave Moti , Usher Maya 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
In the present paper, we explore the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into the teaching, learning and research practices within the Faculty of Instructional Technologies undergraduate programme at the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT), Israel. Our goal is to examine how GenAI has supported transitions in various courses across three study clusters: core topics related to learning and training, user experience and user interface design (UX/UI), and technological development. Through five case studies from these clusters, we demonstrate how the incorporation of GenAI has enhanced student practices as they conceptualise, design, and create technology-enhanced learning (TEL) tools, systems, and architectures designed to meet real-world needs. In this context, we demonstrate how GenAI integration influences the interrelationship among the three study clusters, thereby facilitating a cohesive approach essential for students developing their capstone projects, which require the integration of knowledge and skills from all courses. This paper situates these efforts within the intelligent-technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) framework, illustrating GenAI’s role in TEL. We conclude with recommendations for researchers and practitioners considering the adoption of GenAI to enhance their capabilities in deploying next-generation TEL environments.
Bridging the Divide: An Empirical Investigation of Artificial Intelligence and Generative Artificial Intelligence Integration Across Genders, Disciplines and Academic Roles
Authors: Gesser-Edelsburg Anat , Hijazi Rana , Eliyahu Ester , Tal Amir 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The burgeoning role of artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) in academia signifies a transformative shift in educational methodologies and research practices. This mixed-methods cross-sectional study investigates the differential familiarity, usage and attitudes towards AI and GenAI among 704 students and lecturers, supplemented by in-depth interviews with 12 industry and academic professionals. Findings indicate minimal familiarity with AI tools and low use, primarily attributing this to a lack of knowledge. Notably, despite a reported higher familiarity among men than women, actual usage rates did not significantly differ. Discrepancies were also observed between students and lecturers in familiarity and usage, with institutional factors and generational divides impacting AI integration. The study underscores the necessity for academia to bridge these gaps through targeted AI literacy initiatives, fostering equitable access and integrating AI into curriculum and training.
Search for Alternative Raw Materials for Pellet Production – a Preliminary Study
Authors: Priedniece Vivita , Sturmane Amanda , Eglitis Raivis , Juhnevica Inna , Krigers Guntars , Kirsanovs Vladimirs 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
A preliminary study for a selection of local alternative raw materials and their possible applicability in pellet production was done. 13 alternative biomass sources available in Riga, Latvia were tested: pine mix pellets (PMP); pellets of a mix of wood shavings, synthetic and textile waste (SSK); hogweed (Heracleum sosnowsky, HW); the full plant of Solidago canadensis L. (SC); the full plant of Solidago canadensis L. outgrown (SCO); mowed grass from the municipality (MGM); mowed grass from the garden (MGG); chamomile full plant without stems (Matricaria chamomilla, CF); hemp without roots (Cannabis sativa L., HWR); hemp stems (Cannabis sativa L., HS); hemp leaves with seeds (Cannabis sativa L., HLS); spent grain (SG); damaged spent grain (DSG). The determined quality parameters were the moisture content, the ash content, the calorific value and ash melting temperature. A comparison was made with the quality parameters defined in ENplus certification for B-class wood pellets in requirements for producers. Additional determination of chemical composition using XRD (X-ray diffraction) and SEM-EDX (scanning electron microscopy – energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy) for the ash of two selected materials – SC and HLS – was performed to determine possible issues. The main issues highlighted by the results is the high ash content of alternative materials, up to 11.27 wt% while it is below 2.00 wt% for B-class wood pellets, and the low ash deformation temperature, below 1100 °C for 5 of the studied materials. Considering this, a calculation was made to determine the optimal proportion of alternative material to be used in a raw material mix for pellets to achieve a quality corresponding to B-class wood pellets. The aim of the study is to evaluate a set of locally available biomass materials, determining the values of their characteristic parameters, thus identifying alternative resources to wood for the production of pellets. This kind of promoting the diversification of energy resources, increasing energy independence and strengthening energy security.
From Cradle to Plate: Analysing the Life Cycle Sustainability of Fish Feed Composition
Authors: Zlaugotne Beate , Pubule Jelena 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Sustainability is defined as balancing environmental, economic and social factors, and various methodologies and tools are available to assess sustainability across sectors and scales. The demand for food has increased due to the increase in the population and the consumption of aquatic food in the world has increased significantly and is growing by an average of 3 % per year, while the population is growing by 1.6 % per year. As the aquaculture industry expands worldwide, it is important to consider the environmental impact of the industry and choose environmentally friendly alternatives to reduce its impact. The aim of this study is to assess the composition of five different fish feeds based on environmental, economic and social parameters using life cycle analysis (LCA), life cycle costing (LCC), social life cycle analysis (S-LCA) as well as technical considerations. The impact of alternatives to the main feed ingredients was analysed separately, while the development of fish feed focused on the protein source used in the feed and the oil used, as halieutic resources are used as raw material in their production, and alternatives are being considered. The best alternatives, considering all four dimensions, were the alternatives where fishmeal protein was partially replaced by Black Solder fly and Yellow Mealworm protein, as the proportion replaced is different for each alternative. By evaluating fish feed along several dimensions, the aim is to improve fish welfare while reducing the environmental impact of feed production.
Production of Biosurfactants with Aquous Extract of Mesquite Using Bacillus Safensis
Authors: Candido Mateus Bezerra , Grisi Cristiani Viegas Brandão , Dias César Henrique Araújo , Sousa Adna Cristina Barbosa de , Santos Sharline Florentino de Melo , Almeida Andréa Farias de 
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study evaluated the production of biosurfactants by Bacillus safensis using aqueous extract of mesquite.

Theoretical Framework: Biosurfactants are surface-active molecules of microbial origin with low toxicity and high biodegradability, which differentiate them from synthetic surfactants.

Method: The experiments were conducted in a shaker (200 rpm and 37 ºC), with 10% (v/v) aqueous extract of mesquite supplemented with 1% (w/v) yeast extract. The production of biosulfant was evaluated by analyzing the kinetic parameters and emulsification index.

Results and Discussion: The experiments with yeast extract supplementation showed better performance in the production of biosurfactants. The maximum specific growth rate was 0.209 h-1, substrate conversion factor in cells was 0.190 gx/gs and 0.041 g/mL of crude biosurfactant in 124 h of cultivation, whose emulsification was 55.20% in mineral oil. The biosurfactant produced had lipopeptide characteristics.

Research Implications: The research suggests that aqueous mesquite extract may be a viable and economical alternative as a substrate to produce biosurfactants, especially lipopeptides. Supplementation with yeast extract significantly improved the cultivation performance, indicating that adjustments in the medium formulation may further enhance the efficiency of the process.

Originality/Value: This study contributes significantly to literature by exploring an innovative approach to produce biosurfactants, using aqueous mesquite extract as a low-cost substrate. The originality of the research lies in the use of undervalued raw material, demonstrating its potential to replace more expensive traditional sources in the production of biotechnological compounds.
Acclimatation of Microbial Biomass to Effluents From a Swine Slaughterhouse in Batch Reactors
Authors: Ferrer Sedolfo Jose Carrasquero , Polo Nayade Vanessa Domenech , Montiel Altamira Rosa Díaz , Andrade Gilberto de Jesús Colina 
Published: November 2024

Objective: To evaluate the acclimatization of microbial biomass in sequential reactors to optimize the treatment of wastewater from pig slaughterhouses.

Theoretical framework: The meat industry generates highly contaminated wastewater. Biological treatments, such as aerobic and anaerobic systems, are more efficient and sustainable than physicochemical ones.

Materials and methods: Industrial effluents were collected in a pig slaughterhouse and then characterized. The microbial biomass was collected from the same slaughterhouse and was subjected to an acclimatization process in a sequential batch reactor.

Results and discussion: The results showed that the wastewater from the pig slaughterhouse had high levels of BOD, COD and suspended solids, exceeding the limits established by local regulations. During the acclimatization process, the microbial biomass demonstrated a gradual improvement in its COD removal capacity, reaching efficiencies greater than 70%. The positive correlation observed between volumetric organic load and organic matter removal efficiency indicates that acclimated biomass has a greater capacity to treat effluents with high levels of organic load.

Research implications: Biomass acclimatization is essential to improve the efficiency of biological treatment in slaughterhouse effluents, reducing its environmental impact and the need for costly treatments.

Value/originality: This study proposes a more sustainable and efficient solution for the treatment of slaughterhouse wastewater, highlighting the importance of biomass acclimatization.
Morbidity rates dynamics among the military women of the Russian Ministry of Defense (2012 to 2021)
Authors: Belova E. A. , Grigoriev S. G. , Shuba A. V. 
Published: November 2024

Relevance. Extreme military service conditions can reduce functional reserves of the military, provoking early development of occupational disorders.The objective is to study morbidity rates dynamics for the last decade (2012–2021) and evaluate the epidemiological significance of different disease chapters among military women to improve their health status.Methods. The study focused on women serving in the Russian military forces with the aim to analyze their morbidity rates over a decade (2012–2021), as presented in the medical report database (3/MED form) and available publications. Medical and statistical codes for main disease chapters are indicated according to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Health Related Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10). Morbidity was calculated per 1,000 military women or in ppm (‰), while mortality was calculated per 100,000 persons or 10–5. The average annual indicators calculated based on absolute data, arithmetic averages, errors (M ± m) are provided in study as well. Trends were assessed using dynamic time serie analysis and a second-order polynomial trend.Results and discussion. The long-term average incidence (total morbidity) was 1653.1 ‰, with primary morbidity – 770.6 ‰, regular follow-up – 186.3 ‰, hospitalization – 347.2 ‰, cases requiring a sick leave due to disability – 898.9 ‰, days of disability-related absence from work – 6964 ‰, dismissal rate – 5.11 ‰, mortality rate – 59.2 ∙ 10–5. Polynomial trends in morbidity tracking indicated decreasing trends, with varying significance of determination coefficients. In terms of their social and epidemiological significance, 8 disease chapters (listed in order of severity according to ICD-10) were the major contributors to the military women morbidity: diseases of the respiratory systems (Chapter X), neoplasms (Chapter II), diseases of the circulatory system (Chapter IX), diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (Chapter XIII), diseases of the genitourinary system (Chapter XIV), endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (Chapter IV), injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (Chapter XIX), diseases of the digestive system (Chapter XI).Conclusion. The diseases presented in the above 8 chapters of the ICD-10 were responsible for 87.8 % of socially and epidemiologically significant morbidities. Thus, timely diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention are required to remarkably improve the health status in military women.
Telemedicine technologies in combat settings: efficiency and prospects (literature review)
Authors: Seliverstov P. A. , Shapkin Y. G. 
Published: November 2024

Relevance. Large-scale military conflicts involving a technically well-equipped peer enemy are associated with a higher risk of delayed evacuation of the wounded which therefore requires extended medical care at advanced medical evacuation stages, especially amid absence or shortage of skillful medical professionals. Telehealth can offer solutions to overcome the difficulties in medical care provision amid combat settings. The objective is to study the prospects and efficiency of telemedicine technologies in enhancing availability of medical care during modern military operations.Methods. The PubMed database and the Scientific Electronic Library (eLIBRARY.ru) were used to collect research papers published from 2014 to 2024 studying the development and implementation of telemedicine technologies to backup combat operations.Results and discussion. Consultations by phone together with transfer of photos and text messaging remain the most common technology to provide telehealth assistance in combat settings. Teleconference connection allowing for two-way audio and video communication involving real-time data transfer is a most promising telecommunication format. Telehealth capacities can be expanded by augmented and mixed reality technologies, AI, drones, or robotic surgery. In combat environments, however, using telemedicine is limited by cybersecurity concerns and the signal bandwidth of modern communications systems. An efficient military telemedicine requires an integral centralized system involving multidisciplinary teams of experienced medical consultants providing round-the-clock emergency and routine telemedicine care to military units, including those engaged in combat operations.Conclusion. In combat settings telemedicine technologies have great untapped potential and can contribute largely in terms of evidence-based decision-making in process of medical triage and evacuation, thus optimizing the distribution of medical capacities and resources and improving the results of injury treatment. Although unfit to replace advanced combat medicine training, telemedicine can reinforce existing capacities by providing specialized medical advice to combat medics.
Scientometric analysis of articles of respiratory gas mixtures and their application in emergency medicine
Authors: Evdokimov V. I. , Aleksanin S. S. , Rybnikov V. Y. , Myasnikov A. A. , Glukhov V. A. 
Published: November 2024

Relevance. In humans, specific respiratory gas mixtures (RGMs) significantly maximize the effect of anesthesia and treatment of certain diseases, as well as enhance body functional reserves and exercise performance. The objective is to identify major research prospects on the RGM capacity to optimize the functional status of humans, as represented in publications by Russian investigators.Methods. In response to the RGMs query, the Scientific Electronic Library search engine generated a dataset of 513 publications by Russian investigators, published from 2006 to 2023. For further analysis of the publications, the VOSviewer 1.6.20 software was implemented for clustering of keywords with a frequency of ≥ 4 presented in ≥ 8 publications either by individual authors or co-authorship networks.Results and discussion. The average annual number of articles was (23 ± 3). The dynamics of increasing publications were revealed. The scientometric analysis of the selected publications revealed that the content was highly demanded among readers. For instance, the average citation number per paper was 3.29, with a substantial self-citation rate of 30.2 %. Journals with the largest number of publications by top scientific networks were identified. The VOSviewer analysis produced 7 keyword clusters: Cluster 1 for xenon anesthesia – 258 papers (35 %) with the total link strength of 29 %; Cluster 2 for hypoxic training – 171 papers (23.2%) with the total link strength of 22.5 %; Cluster 3 for gas composition in confined spaces – 76 papers (10.3 %) and 22 % total link strength; Cluster 4 for oxygen-helium gas mixture – 132 papers (17.9 %) with 16.4 % total link strength; Cluster 5 for the neuroprotective effects of gas mixtures – 32 papers (4.3 %) with 3.6 % total link strength; Cluster 6 for the anti-stress effect of xenon-rich inhalation therapy – 40 papers (5.4 %) with 3.6 % total link strength; Cluster 7 for low-flow anesthesia – 28 papers (3.8 %) with 3.6 % total link strength.Conclusion. Scientometric studies can enhance the data support for scientific research of advanced strategies to optimize human functional status and increasing performance at work for professionals operating in extreme occupational environments.
Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients with Kidney Disease and Kidney Replacement Therapy: Focus on Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Groups: A Systematic Review
Authors: Efuntoye Oluwafemi , Agburum Ifeoma Faith , Baharani Jyoti , Sankurshetty Vinay , Ashimolowo Odunayo , Bark Chris , Kendrick Abby , Szczepura Ala , Krishnan Nithya 
Published: November 2024

Background
COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected health services globally, resulting in poorer outcomes, especially in patients with chronic long-term illnesses. For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), potential effects might include, among others, disruption of dialysis services, reduced kidney transplant rates, and increased incidence of severe COVID-19 infections and death. Such differences may be further exacerbated in patients from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) populations with CKD.

Aim
To conduct a systematic review to identify the global impact of COVID-19 on kidney replacement therapy and to determine the extent of any disparities in BAME patients with CKD.

Materials and Methods
PubMed, Embase (OVID), and CINAHL (EBSCO) databases were searched for relevant studies published between January 1, 2019, and November 24, 2023. Predetermined inclusion/exclusion criteria were utilized to shortlist abstracts. Two reviewers independently appraised articles and systematically extracted data and assessed the quality of studies. Thematic analysis was used for evidence synthesis; no quantitative meta-analysis was conducted. The review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020201771).

Results
Two hundred and eleven abstracts were shortlisted, 52 articles were identified for full-text review, and 20 articles published worldwide were included in the final review. Themes identified included: effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with CKD undergoing dialysis (six studies); impact on kidney transplant recipients and transplant programs (eight studies); and differential impact of COVID-19 on BAME patients in comparison with the general population (six studies). The presence of CKD in patients with COVID-19 was identified as a poor prognostic factor, along with obesity, lower socioeconomic status, and BAME population.

Conclusion
The findings of this targeted review demonstrate the global impact of COVID-19 on various aspects of kidney replacement therapy and provide evidence of important disparities for BAME patients. In case of any future pandemic, vulnerable groups undergoing hemodialysis and those with kidney allografts will require special attention and care.
ОБ УРОВНЕ ГЕНЕРАЛИЗАЦИИ СЕЙСМОТЕКТОНИЧЕСКИХ МОДЕЛЕЙ
Authors: Р. Э. Татевосян 
Published: November 2024

Сейсмотектонические домены являются основой оценки сейсмической опасности на уровне Общего cейсмического районирования (ОСР). В статье анализируется фрагмент карты сейсмотектонических доменов. Показано, что не все домены представляют однородные сочетания сейсмических и тектонических признаков, как предполагалось при их формулировке. Иногда из-за высокой степени генерализации данных домены объединяют весьма разнородные участки. Вместе с тем, показано, что совсем отказаться от обобщающих сейсмотектонических моделей и опираться только на карты активных разломов, неоправданно. Высказано предположение, что явно выраженные индивидуальные особенности сильных землетрясений, в том числе, практически одинаковых магнитуд, отражают естественную изменчивость свойств объекта. Это накладывает ограничения на возможности оценки сейсмической опасности.
Seismotectonic domains are the basis for seismic hazard assessment at the level of General Seismic Zoning (GSZ). A fragment of a seismotectonic domain map is analyzed. It is shown that domains do not always represent homogeneous combinations of seismic and tectonic features, as was assumed when they were formulated. Sometimes domains represent a very high degree of generalization, combining quite heterogeneous areas. At the same time, it is shown that it is unjustified to completely abandon generalizing seismotectonic models and rely only on maps of active faults. It is suggested that clearly expressed individual features of strong earthquakes, including those of close magnitudes, impose restrictions on the possibilities of seismic hazard assessment.
ВОЗМОЖНЫЙ МЕХАНИЗМ ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ АВСТРАЛО-АЗИАТСКОГО ПОЛЯ РАССЕЯНИЯ ТЕКТИТОВ
Authors: В. В. Шувалов 
Published: November 2024

Методами компьютерного моделирования рассматривается возможность образования Австрало-Азиатского поля рассеяния тектитов в результате падения астероида на остров вулканического происхождения с возвышенностью. Показано, что при ударе в гору увеличивается угол разлета высокоскоростных выбросов, что может объяснить большие размеры Австрало-Азиатского поля рассеяния тектитов. Отсутствие найденного кратера-источника тектитов объясняется тем, что в результате такого удара образуется подводный кратер, который труднее обнаружить, чем расположенный на суше.
Computer modeling methods are used to examine the possibility of the formation of the Australasian tektite strewnfield as a result of an asteroidal impact on an island of volcanic origin with a hill. It is shown that, when an asteroid hits a mountain, the angle of dispersion of high-speed ejecta increases, which can explain the large size of the Australasian tektite strewnfield. The absence of a found crater-source of tektites is explained by the fact that such an impact would result in the formation of an underwater crater, which is more difficult to detect than one located on land.