bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Understanding and addressing the water footprint in the textile sector: A review
Authors: Mikucioniene Daiva , Mínguez-García David , Repon Md. Reazuddin , Milašius Rimvydas , Priniotakis Georgios , Chronis Ioannis , Kiskira Kyriaki , Hogeboom Rick , Belda-Anaya Raquel , Díaz-García Pablo 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Textile industry has a significant water footprint (WF), leading to various sustainability challenges. This article discusses key findings on the WF and outlines potential solutions. The industry’s WF includes three types: green, blue, and grey. Textile manufacturing is water-intensive, with stages like pretreatment, dyeing, printing, and finishing. This can contribute to water scarcity in some regions. Water pollution is another critical challenge, as the industry generates considerable wastewater containing diverse pollutants which can harm ecosystems and pose risks to public health. Different treatments to reduce the pollutants in water are studied. We have grouped innovations into five major categories for water conservation efforts in the textile industry: To address these sustainability challenges, several solutions are proposed. Each category offers a pathway to reduce its environmental footprint through water conservation. The adoption of water-efficient technologies, such as low-water dyeing and wastewater recycling, can reduce water consumption. Stricter policies for pollution control, along with incentives for sustainable practices, can encourage industry-wide change. Collaboration among stakeholders, including industry, government, and environmental groups, is also crucial for promoting sustainability and reducing the industry’s environmental impact. These approaches can help the textile industry move toward a more sustainable future. Further research needed is suggested.
Quality changes of durian pulp (Durio ziberhinus Murr.) in cold storage
Authors: Hoang Quang Binh , Le Hoang Phuc , Ha Huu Quy , Truong Ba Hoang , Nguyen Thanh Viet , Duong Diep Ngoc Thi , Nguyen Phu Thuong Nhan , Van Chi Khang 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
In this study, the effects of four types of polystyrene (PS) plastic box with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) lid (PSPET), PS tray with polyethylene (PE) bag (PSPE), PS tray with a vacuumed PE bag (PSVPE), and PET box with a sealed lid (PET) on the quality of durian fruit during storage at 10°C were investigated. The analysis results showed that in all four types of packaging, the total aerobic bacteria count in the durian pulp ranged from 101 to 105 CFU/mL after storage. However, total yeast and mold count was not detected. During the same survey period, PET packaging for the product had the lowest weight loss of 0.58–3.07%. Next, the impact of temperature, at 0 and 10°C, on the quality stability of durian fruit during storage was also studied and evaluated. Durian pulp preserved in PET at two different cold temperatures did not show any significant difference in microbial content and phytochemical composition. Total aerobic bacteria count in the samples was recorded at about 104 CFU/g after storage; total yeast and mold count was not detected, and the weight loss reached 1.82 and 1.72% at temperatures of 0 and 10°C, respectively.
An innovative multilayered material fabricated through additive manufacturing for structural applications: method and mechanical properties
Authors: Veeman Dhinakaran , Subramaniyan Mohan Kumar , Guo Lei , Elumalai Vijayaragavan , Browne Micheal Agnelo 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a cost-effective method for fabricating structurally sound components. Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is a popular AM technique known for its design flexibility, minimal material wastage, and recyclability. Poly lactic acid (PLA) is a thermoplastic widely used in aerospace, biomedical, and automobile industries. Wood-PLA, incorporating wood fillers into PLA, finds applications in several industries. This research explores multilayered materials (MLM) for enhanced performance in various sectors such as aircraft, energy, and biomedical. Mechanical properties of MLM were investigated under different load conditions (tensile, bend, compressive). Properties simulated through Finite Element Method (FEM) showed minimal error (less than 1 %). Microscopic analysis, aided by scanning electron microscope (SEM) fractography, reveals a brittle mode of failure in the specimens. This study provides valuable insights into the mechanical behaviour of MLM, offering potential applications in diverse industries.
The Merchant Scene of Biblical Drama: Rehabilitating the Female Input
Authors: Katritzky M A 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
This paper examines a ground-breaking innovation to medieval Easter plays: the creation of the extra-biblical merchant scene, in which the Marys purchase spices prior to their Visitatio Sepulchri. The patron of its earliest known representation was the female religious leader Uta von Kirchberg. An illuminated roundel in the Uta Codex she commissioned towards the end of her term as abbess of Niedermünster (1002–25), depicts the Holy women purchasing spices from a spice merchant. Until the twelfth century, this remained the only representation of an Easter merchant scene, visual or textual. The only textual Easter merchant scene predating the thirteenth century is within the twelfth-century Latin/Catalan Ludus Paschalis of Vic Cathedral, near Barcelona, a highly influential Easter text whose transnational impact has been traced in numerous later Easter texts across Europe, including many with merchant scenes. Around 2000, musicologists David Wulstan and Constant Mews suggested the renowned composer and poet Heloise (c. 1090s–1164) as its author. Widely accepted by musicologists, their attribution’s significance for the female impact on the merchant scene is barely acknowledged. Here, I ask: ‘how did women influence the creation, promotion and development of the merchant scene’s visual, textual and performative manifestations?’ By repeatedly reattributing responsibility for decisive input into the development of the merchant scene from anonymous male scribes to identified female religious leaders, my interdisciplinary analysis moves women to the centre of this creative process.
CBD’s potential impact on Parkinson’s disease: An updated overview
Authors: Hafida El Ghachi , Rachid Soulimani , Halima Gamrani , Najib Kissani 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Background
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is primarily known as a motor disorder; however, its debilitating non-motor symptoms have a significant impact on patients’ quality of life. The current standard treatment, l-DOPA, is used to relieve motor symptoms, but prolonged use is often associated with severe side effects. This creates an urgent need for effective alternatives targeting both motor and non-motor symptoms.

Objectives
Over the past decade, Cannabis sativa and its cannabinoids have been widely studied across various health conditions. Among these compounds, cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive component, is garnering growing interest due to its multi-targeted pleiotropic properties. This work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of CBD’s efficacy in PD.

Methods
This review compiles data on both motor and non-motor symptoms of PD, integrating results from preclinical animal studies and available clinical trials.

Results
Preclinical research has demonstrated promising results regarding CBD’s potential benefits in PD; however, the total number of clinical trials is limited (with only seven studies to date), making it difficult to draw definitive conclusions on its efficacy.

Conclusions
While preclinical findings suggest that CBD may have therapeutic potential in PD, the limited number of clinical trials highlights the need for further research. This review emphasizes the gaps that need to be addressed in future studies to fully understand CBD’s role in treating both motor and non-motor symptoms of PD.
The crystal structure of dichlorido-[(E)-N′,N″-bis((2E,3E)-3-(hydroxyimino)butan-2-ylidene)-2-((E)-3-(hydroxyimino)butan-2-ylidene)hydrazine-1-carbohydrazonhydrazide-κ
4
N
4]cobalt(II), C13H22N9O3Cl2Co
Authors: Zhai Zhi-Wei , Yang Shuang-Hua 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
C13H22N9O3Cl2Co, monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 7.7939(4) Å, b = 23.1095(11) Å, c = 11.7358(7) Å, β = 108.179(6)°, V = 2008.3 (2) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0485, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1002, T = 293(2) K.
Effect of Testing Mechanisms on the Load-Strain-Time Behavior of Geosynthetic Reinforcements
Authors: Plácido Rafael Ribeiro , Portelinha Fernando Henrique Martins , Futai Marcos Massao , Souza Tiago de Jesus 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
This study compares how geosynthetics behave under load, under strain, and over time when subjected to confined tensile tests in soil, employing two commonly used mechanisms in research. One test type simulates a reinforced layer, where tensile loads are indirectly applied to the geosynthetic via stresses transferred from the soil. In contrast, the other test applies tensile loads directly to the geosynthetic material using clamps while under soil confinement. The objective is to elucidate how these testing mechanisms might yield differing in-soil tensile characteristics for different geosynthetics. The study involved conducting load-strain-time tests on samples of nonwoven and woven geotextiles, as well as a geogrid, under varying sustained loads over a 120-h period within a sand clay soil providing soil confinement to geosynthetics at different surcharge levels. The results suggest that soil confinement plays a significant role in shaping the load-strain-time behavior of geosynthetics. Furthermore, it was noted that the impact of testing mechanisms on this behavior is contingent upon the type and stiffness of the geosynthetics, as well as their interaction with the confining soil. In general, in-soil tests in which tensile loads are mobilized by geosynthetics and transferred from the soil provide more confident results for better simulating operation conditions. Tests that directly apply tensile loads to the geosynthetic while maintaining stationary soil confinement may yield misleading results, especially for geosynthetics that have poor interaction with the soil.
Direct Shear Testing Apparatus for Saturated Rock Joints
Authors: Han Kyungsoo , Pyrak-Nolte Laura J. , Bobet Antonio 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
A novel shear test apparatus has been designed and built to test saturated jointed rock specimens under normal and shear loading, capable of housing seismic transducers to monitor simultaneously the mechanical and geophysical response of the rock joints during shear. The system comprises a sealed pressure chamber and a biaxial compression frame. The internal dimensions of the chamber are 177.8 mm × 228.6 mm × 381.0 mm to accommodate a rock specimen with dimensions 152.4 mm × 127.0 mm × 50.8 mm. The chamber is made of aluminum to reduce its weight and is designed to sustain a maximum chamber pressure of 10 MPa, which is considered sufficient to be able to saturate a wide number of rocks. Structural calculations of the chamber are performed with the finite element method (FEM) software, ABAQUS, with the criterion of a maximum deflection of 1 mm at maximum chamber pressure, which is small enough to prevent the loss of seal between the loading shafts and the chamber. The rocks used in the study are Indiana limestone and Sierra White granite. B-value tests conducted on cylindrical specimens of the rocks placed inside the chamber show that the back pressures required to achieve saturation are 3.5 MPa for Indiana limestone and 5.0 MPa for Sierra White granite. The chamber performance has been evaluated by comparing the changes of volume of the chamber at different pressures, measured in the laboratory, with those predicted with ABAQUS. The successful completion of a number of repeatable direct shear tests, on tensile-induced rock joints in dry and saturated conditions specimens, has further established the correctness of the chamber design and its operation.
Modified Complex Electrical Resistivity Technique: Applications to Saturated and Unsaturated Soils
Authors: Parr Kyle , Kulesza Stacey E. , Bernhardt-Barry Michelle L. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Direct current (DC) electrical resistivity is a common laboratory soil characterization method to support geotechnical infrastructure design and to supplement site investigations. The complex electrical resistivity method has the potential to provide additional electrical soil properties to enhance electrical soil characterization. Both methods are conventionally performed under fully saturated soil conditions; however, many environments exist where soil is not fully saturated, such as ballast structure supporting railways. In this study, a new experimental setup featuring a current enhancing agent (agar) for complex electrical resistivity testing is evaluated by testing five different soil specimens reconstituted at saturated and unsaturated conditions. Results showed that the new experimental setup is valid and can be used to obtain repeat measurements, particularly for specimens reconstituted in the unsaturated conditions where the traditional DC electrical resistivity setup yields results that are unreliable. This is one of the very few studies where tolerances for triplicate specimens are reported to establish differences in measurements from sample preparation versus discernable variability between different geomaterials. Additionally, all results are supported by a Cole-Cole model. The results show that the additional data collected in a complex electrical resistivity test can be used to differentiate different soil types that are ambiguous with the DC electrical resistivity method. The additional data have the potential to more fully characterize the electrical properties of saturated and unsaturated soils, as well as to help distinguish unique geophysical signatures of various geomaterials to enhance a geophysical site investigation for identifying soil variability in the subsurface.
Study of the structural and phase state of ceramics synthesized from 6YSZ - Al2O3 – HfO2 by semi–dry pressing followed by sintering in vacuum
Authors: Abilev Madi , Yerbolat Dias , Skakov Mazhyn , Zhilkashinova Almira , Pavlov Alexandr , Kantay Nurgamit , Gert Sergey , Zhilkashinova Assel , Łatka Leszek 
Published: October 2024

The study investigates the properties of 6YSZ – Al2O3 – HfO2 powder mixture and the resulting ceramics obtained by semi-dry pressing followed by sintering in vacuum. X-ray fluorescence spectrometry revealed the primary constituents as zirconium (81%), aluminum (8.7%), yttrium (5.7%), and hafnium (3.5%). The average particle diameter was 0.5 μm, with specific surface area and bulk weight recorded at 18,535 cm2/g and 0.84 g/cm3, respectively. X-ray phase analysis indicated a predominance of monoclinic zirconium dioxide. Sintering at 1400-1600°C transformed the phase composition, enhancing density and microhardness, with values peaking at 5.8 g/cm3 and 12.1 GPa at 1600°C. This process also increased the tetragonal phase content to 63%. The ceramics exhibited the highest crack resistance at 1600°C, attributed to the stabilized tetragonal zirconium dioxide. Microstructural analysis confirmed the homogenous distribution of the elements and the presence of fine fractions influencing microstructural properties. 1600°C was found to be the optimal temperature for sintering the 6YSZ – Al2O3 – HfO2 ceramics.
Epidemiology of Clostridioides difficile PCR ribotype 181 after the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Greece
Authors: Charisi Eliana , Tsioka Katerina , Karampatakis Theodoros , Kachrimanidou Melina 
Published: October 2024

AbstractClostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is one of the most significant causes of diarrhea in hospitalized patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and epidemiology of CDI after the COVID-19 pandemic in hospitalized patients in a rehabilitation center in Thessaloniki, Greece. Α retrospective observational cohort study was performed in inpatients diagnosed with diarrhea of all ages (January 2023 - December 2023) who were initially screened for CDI. From the total cohort of patients with proven CDI, some patients were randomly selected based on their monthly isolation incidence throughout the study period, to investigate their epidemiological data and clinical characteristics. Laboratory diagnosis of CDI was performed by enzyme immunoassay, followed by specific anaerobic culture and molecular testing for detection of toxigenic C. difficile. The isolated C. difficile strains were further characterized by PCR ribotyping. The annual incidence of CDI during the study period was 27.1% (130/480). The linear trend of CDI incidence decreased from 32.5% to 18.2% (P = 0.024). The all-cause mortality rate was 5.0% (3/60). A positive correlation was observed between the length of hospital stay and the number of recurrences (r = 0.546, P < 0.001), while 28 patients (46.7%) experienced recurrence of the infection. Seven different PCR ribotypes were identified in this study. C. difficile tcdA+, tcdB+, cdtA+, cdtB+ PCR ribotype 181 (RT181) was the predominant (76.6%, 46/60), followed by toxin A-negative PCR RT017 (11.6%, 7/60). The annual incidence of CDI decreased after the COVID-19 pandemic. Our study demonstrates predominance of C. difficile RT181 with tcdA+, tcdB+, cdtA+, cdtB+ toxin gene profile after COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Greece.
Paulo Freire e Edgar Morin: diálogo sobre aproximações, convergências e implicações metodológicas
Authors: Souza de Freitas Ana Lúcia , Petraglia Izabel , Moraes Maria Cândida 
Published: October 2024

O artigo apresenta uma aproximação entre os dois pensadores - Paulo Freire e Edgar Morin - cujas obras são essenciais e complementares para compreender/exercer práticas educativas transformadoras na contemporaneidade. O estudo priorizou estabelecer interfaces entre o conhecimento produzido nas Andarilhagens das autoras, marcadas pelos estudos e pesquisas que realizam sobre os educadores. O objetivo do diálogo entre o pensamento de ambos é analisar os fundamentos ontológicos e epistemológicos que os aproximam, bem como as implicações metodológicas que deles decorrem. A principal contribuição é atualizar estudos sobre quão fecundas são as aproximações teórico-conceituais entre o pensamento de Paulo Freire e Edgar Morin, apresentando questionamentos que sintetizam a atualidade da compreensão e suscitam novas investigações acerca do diálogo entre a educação libertadora e o pensamento complexo.
Исследование взаимосвязи между чертами личности и стилями лидерства администраторов организаций гражданского общества в Турции
Authors: Гюль Явуз Эрджан , Балоглу Мустафа 
Published: October 2024

В статье исследуется взаимосвязь между личностными чертами и стилями лидерства администраторов организаций гражданского общества. С ростом числа неправительственных организаций (НПО) и расширением их влияния в Турции становится важным определить, какие личностные черты лучше всего способствуют эффективному лидерству и какие стили лидерства наиболее соответствуют специфике таких организаций. Исследование было проведено среди 105 администраторов НПО, работающих в Турции. Для оценки личностных черт использовалась модель «Большой пятерки», включающая такие черты, как открытость новому опыту, добросовестность, экстраверсия, дружелюбие и эмоциональная стабильность. Стиль лидерства оценивался с помощью шкалы, включающей авторитарные, демократические, трансформационные и транзакционные стили. Результаты исследования показали наиболее сильные корреляции между демократическими и трансформационными стилями лидерства и такими личностными чертами, как дружелюбие и открытость новому опыту. Администраторы с высоким уровнем дружелюбия демонстрировали демократический стиль лидерства, способствуя созданию инклюзивной среды и эффективному вовлечению сотрудников в процесс принятия решений. Трансформационные лидеры, обладающие открытостью новому опыту, оказывали значительное влияние на развитие организаций, стимулируя инновации и положительные изменения. Однако такие черты, как экстраверсия и эмоциональная стабильность, не продемонстрировали значимой связи с конкретными стилями лидерства, что указывает на необходимость более глубокого исследования этих аспектов в контексте НПО. Ограничением исследования является однородность выборки: все участники были мужчинами, что не позволяет сделать выводы о лидерстве женщин в НПО. В будущих исследованиях рекомендуется включать женщин-лидеров и расширить выборку за счёт волонтёров и сотрудников, не занимающих руководящие должности. Это исследование вносит вклад в понимание того, какие личностные черты способствуют успешному лидерству в НПО и как стиль лидерства влияет на эффективность организации.
Перспектива жизненного пути в исследованиях старения: развитие теоретической концепции и способы работы с эмпирическими данными
Authors: Макарова Карина 
Published: October 2024

В статье представлен анализ особенностей жизненного пути в контексте старения, с опорой на методологию биографического интервью. Автор акцентирует внимание на том, как ключевые принципы концепции, такие как развитие на протяжении всей жизни, агентность, взаимосвязь времени и места, временной принцип и взаимосвязанные жизни, интегрируются в изучение старения, выявляя множественность и различия в опыте старения среди современных обществ. В рамках подхода life course анализируются концептуальные изменения, которые влияют на понимание старения и его особенностей. Показано, что конструктивистское направление концепции жизненного пути позволяет не только учитывать социально-­исторический контекст, но и признавать активное участие субъекта в формировании своего жизненного пути. Использование метода биографического интервью позволяет исследователям реконструировать сложные биографические конструкции жизненных путей и понять, как индивидуумы осмысляют процесс старения и свой переход в старший возраст. Для примера применения метода, автор использует данные, собранные в рамках исследования «Косметология «anti-age»: вызов нормативному женскому сценарию старения в современном российском обществе» и раскрывает как внешность, физиологические изменения организма и социальные институты формируют восприятие возраста. Основной вывод в том, что возрастной нарратив участниц исследования не привязан к строгим хронологическим рамкам, что делает границы старшего возраста более гибкими и проницаемыми. Материалы статьи будут полезны для специалистов в области геронтологии, социологии, а также для всех, кто интересуется индивидуальным опытом старения и его социальными аспектами.