bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Litho-stratigraphy of Cretaceous Tidding Suture Package with Ophiolite Emplacements in Eastern Arunachal Himalaya: An Analysis
Authors: Burhanuddin M. 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT
The present work is focussed on litho-stratigraphic analysis of NW-SE Cretaceous Tidding suture package in Eastern Arunachal Himalaya based on detailed mapping. The Tidding suture occurrence in northern continuation of active Andaman Supra Subduction Zone (ASSZ) in between Indian-Asian plates and its lateral extensions including Tagaung belt of Burma, and as Tsangpo suture in to the Tibet is compiled. A predominant basal hornblende schist (meta-basalt) - quartzite (meta-chert) intercalation, and upper thick greywacke-argillite as turbidite with D, E, F intervals of Bouma - alternating with thin carbonaceous phyllite - occasional limestone assemblage; overall representing as Dibang Group of sediments; define the Tidding suture package. Thus, an initial volcano-nonclastic sedimentation with upper argillaceous distal turbidite along the subducting Indian plate margin is interpreted. The eastern discontinuous pillowed Tuting volcanics with arc affinity along the contact of intrusive Mishimi massif (Tertiary Trans-Himalayan plutonic belt) is considered as co-eval along with the Dibang sedimentation. The occurrence of discontinuous high temperature extrusive sub-aqueous peridotite-serpentinite slices defining as oceanic crust in successive layers of Dibang Group, and a major slab of layered Mayudia-Mafic-Ultramafic Assemblage (MMUA) with intrusive meta-gabbro as a youngest unit; are all differentiated as ophiolite emplacements. For Tidding suture package development; a late Mesozoic composite basin of western Neo-Tethys foreland sediments subjecting to reworking in a turbidity environment along the subducting Indian plate margin, an eastern magmatic arc in a back-arc set-up with oceanic crust generation similar to ASSZ, and the middle fore-arc as an accretionary prism for accumulation of sediments and small dissected oceanic crustal slices is visualized. The structurally controlled basal Dibang sediments and youngest of MMUA occurring as closed outcrops in response to Cenozoic Himalayan orogenic movements is detailed. The overall Tidding suture package is bound by Roing and Lohit Cenozoic structures towards its west and east, along the contact of Roing Gneiss (subducting Indian plate margin) and Mishimi massif (Trans-Himalayan plutonic belt) with arc magmatism.
Estimation of Mining Subsidence in Talcher Region using Time Series Earth Observation Data
Authors: Behera A. , Rawat K.S. , Singh S.K. 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT
To investigate mining subsidence efficient technologies and methods are needed since current ground-based methods are expensive and time-consuming and they used only to monitor specific points. With this we aimed to demonstrate surface changes resulting from coal mining operations in Talcher region, India. Sentinel-1 SAR images were used to monitor and map land sinking area in the region over the period 2017-2022. A total 167 descending images of Sentinel-1 were used and have performed a time series analysis. The study reveal as considerable subsidence rate was observed, particularly reaching -20.1 mm/year at few locations. However, other areas show a comparatively low subsidence rate. Despite this, a large portion of the study area showed a comparatively low rate of subsidence. This study provides a preliminary insight into potential hazard in the mining area.
Educação Popular na EAD: Cartas Pedagógicas e Chat Pedagógico
Authors: Paulo Fernanda dos Santos 
Published: August 2024

Este estudo explora a utilização de Cartas Pedagógicas e Chats Pedagógicos na formação de educadores sociais, inspirado na Educação Popular e na pedagogia de Paulo Freire, visando promover um ensino dialógico, crítico e construtivo online. Adotando uma metodologia de pesquisa descritiva, análise documental e bibliográfica, o artigo detalha como essas ferramentas metodológicas inovadoras foram empregadas em cursos de extensão para educadores, demonstrando seu potencial transformador na educação a distância. Os resultados revelam que Cartas Pedagógicas e Chats Pedagógicos facilitam a interação significativa, o engajamento ativo e a reflexão crítica, reiterando a relevância da Educação Popular e das práticas freirianas no contexto educacional atual. Conclui-se que essas estratégias pedagógicas enriquecem o ensino e a aprendizagem online, sugerindo a necessidade de futuras pesquisas e a ampliação de seu uso na formação de educadores.

Palavras-chave: Educadores sociais. Movimento popular. Metodologias participativas.
Commerce des services et inégalites des revenus en Afrique
Authors: Wonyra Kwami Ossadzifo , Tenakoua Honoré , Cassama Braima Luís Soares 
Published: August 2024

L’objectif – L’objectif de ce papier est d’analyser les effets du commerce des services sur les inégalités de revenu en Afrique
Conception/méthodologie/approche – Les données de panel de 46 pays africains ont été estimées à l’aide l’estimateur des moindres carrés avec les variables muettes corrigées (Least Square Dummy Variable Corrected, LSDVC).
Résultats – Les résultats des estimations révèlent une relation inverse et significative entre le commerce des services et les inégalités de revenus en Afrique.
Originalité/valeur – Ce papier comble le gap qui existe dans la littérature économique quant à la mesure des effets du commerce des services dont l’importance n’est révélée qu’avec les négociations du cycle d’Uruguay avec la création de l’Organisation Mondiale du Commerce (OMC) en janvier 1995.
Analyse macro-économétrique du chômage dans les pays de l’UEMOA
Authors: Mariko Ousmane , Niaré Mohamed 
Published: August 2024

L’objectif : cet article vise à évaluer les déterminants macroéconomiques du chômage dans les pays de l’UEMOA, en mettant un accent particulier sur les chocs pluviométriques.
Conception/méthodologie/approche : L’utilisation des données sous régionales requiert de vérifier si les séries temporelles ne sont pas corrélées simultanément. Dans cette optique, nous avons utilisé le test de Breusch-Pagan (1980) pour détecter une possible corrélation des erreurs. Sur la base de ce résultat, nous avons respectivement utilisé le test de racine unitaire de deuxième génération de Pesaran (2007) et le test de cointégration de Westerlund (2007), qui sont robustes à l’interdépendance individuelle. Enfin, nous avons estimé l’équation de long terme du chômage à l’aide de la technique DOLS pour corriger les éventuels problèmes d’endogénéité. Les données utilisées dans la présente étude couvrent la période 1991-2020 et proviennent de différentes sources : World Development Indicators, Worldwide Governance Indicators, et Global Climate Data-Université of Delaware covering.
Résultats : Il ressort de l’analyse empirique que les chocs pluviométriques, l’ouverture commerciale et le contrôle de la corruption exacerbent le chômage, alors que la croissance du PIB contribue à le résorber. En revanche, l'inflation, les TIC et le développement financier se sont révélés non significatifs.
Originalité/valeur : Cet article évalue l’incidence des anomalies pluviométriques sur le chômage, ce qui constitue une première dans la littérature empirique.
Les applications et les défis de ChatGPT en comptabilité : Une revue de la littérature
Authors: Macuda Małgorzata , Zdravković Stefan 
Published: August 2024

L’objectif – Le but de l’article est d'identifier les publications concernant ChatGPT dans le domaine de la comptabilité publiées depuis le lancement de ChatGPT jusqu’à présent (mai 2024) afin d'avoir une image approximative de la popularité du concept en tant que sujets d'études de recherche. L’analyse des domaines de recherches, ainsi que des applications potentielles et les défis d’utilisantion de ChatGPT en comptabilité suit la revue de la littétature.
Conception/méthodologie/approche – Une analyse du contenu des bases de données Scopus et Web of Science Scholar a démontré un intérêt croissant parmi les cherchers scientifiques pour IA et ChatGPT, notamment depuis le lancement de la version ChatGPT 3.5 le 30 novembre 2022. 16 articles publiés en 2023 et 2024 liés à l’utilisation de ChatGPT en comptabilité ont été examinés. Une méthodologie de recherche descriptive, comprenant une revue de la littérature, a été appliquée afin d’atteindre l’objectif déclaré.
Résultats – Six articles sont des études empiriques pendant que les autres dix constituent les recherches théoretiques. Les résultats indiquent (1) la tendance croissante parmi les académiciens quant à la recherche des possibilités de l’utilisation de ChatGPT dans l’éducation de la comptabilité dans le domaine de la comptabilité ; (2) un grand intêret parmis les practiciens lié à l’application des nouvelles technologies d’AI ainsi dans la comptabilité financière et l’audit (au sein des cabinets comptables), dans le reporting ESG que dans la comptabilité de gestion.
Originalité/valeur – L’article contribue à la littérature croissante concernant l’utilisation de ChatGPT en comptabilité, constituant une synthèse de tout ce qui a été publié dans Scopus et Web of Sciences sur ce sujet.
Financial determinants of mode substitution in residents’ travel behaviour: a case study of public bike-sharing in Lodz, Poland
Authors: Trippner-Hrabi Justyna , Podgórniak-Krzykacz Aldona , Wójcik Szymon 
Published: August 2024

Bike-sharing networks have achieved considerable success in many cities worldwide, gaining a growing number of supporters for this mode of transportation. While the existing literature covers various aspects related to bike-sharing, the exploration of the relationship between these networks and the financial benefits for residents when transitioning to cycling has been somewhat limited. Therefore, the main objective of our article is to identify the factors influencing urban residents’ decisions to switch to cycling and to understand the significance of financial considerations in shaping changes in travel behaviour.We assessed the perceived affordability of bike-sharing services by measuring respondent satisfaction (via Computer Assisted Personal Interviews – CAPI) with the rental prices of city bicycles. To examine the relationships between variables, we employed statistical tests, including the Fisher test, the chi-square test of independence, and the Mann-Whitney test. Our research findings confirmed that replacing public transportation with bicycles has the most substantial impact, while substituting car trips has a relatively minor effect. Furthermore, our analysis revealed statistically significant associations between price satisfaction and the decision to abandon car travel in favour of cycling, as well as the motivation to save costs and substituting walking and public transport with bicycle travel.
Nursery rearing of Amur carp (Cyprinus c arpio haematopterus) fry in floating cages in a tropical large reservoir of India: Influence of stocking density on growth performance and survival
Authors: Mitesh H. Ramteke  , Basanta Kumar Das  , Himanshu S. Swain  , Vikas Kumar  , Aurobindo Upadhyay  , Suman Kumari  , Bijay Kumar Behera  , Rakesh Paul  
Published: August 2024

The study was carried out for 90 days in floating net cages installed at Maithon Reservoir, Jharkhand, India, with the aim of assessing the growth performance and survival of Amur carp fry at varied stocking densities. The Amur carp seed (4.38±0.19 cm and 2.08±0.28 g) was raised in galvanised iron (GI) cages at three stocking densities (SD) of 100, 200 and 300 nos. m3, i.e., SD 100, SD 200 and SD 300 were considered as low, medium and high stocking densities. The stocked fish were fed with commercial floating pellets containing 32% crude protein and 4% crude fat, at a rate of 5-3% of their body weight, twice daily (at 10:00 and 16:00 hrs). The water quality parameters were checked from within the cage and at distances of 50 and 100 m from the cages at on a monthly basis. The results of this study demonstrated that stocking density had a significant impact on the growth performance and survival rate of Amur carp. The growth attributes, comprising weight gain (WG), absolute growth rate (AGR), and specific growth rate (SGR), were considerably higher at a lower stocking density of SD 100 compared to a higher stocking density of SD 300. Lower-density (SD 100) exhibited greater feed efficiency and effective feed utilisation compared to SD 300. No significant difference was observed in condition factor (K) among the treatments. The findings of the current investigation indicated that the stocking densities of 100 and 200 numbers m-3 showed no significant variations in terms of feed utilisation, growth, or survival. The results of the present study showed that stocking densities ranging from 100 to 200 numbers m-3 may be optimal for the higher growth performance and survival of Amur carp in inland cages. The viability of rearing Amur carp in cages for nursery purposes was investigated for the first time, in this study.
Keywords: Amur carp, Cage culture, Growth, Species diversification, Stocking density
A Discrete Hybrid Grey Wolf Optimizer Algorithm to solve QuadraticAssignment Problem
Authors: Panwar Karuna , Rajwar Kanchan , Deep Kusum , Cho Sung-Bae 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) is one of the popular swarm intelligence-based algorithms inspired bythe hunting behavior of wolves which is emerging as a robust candidate for addressing NP-hard problems.The Quadratic Assignment Problem (QAP) is a complex combinatorial optimization problem with signif-icant research interest due to its diverse real-world and industrial applications. This paper attempts tosolve QAP using GWO and proposes a novel discrete Hybrid Grey Wolf Optimizer (HGWO) that combinesGWO with Tabu Search (TS) to address the QAP. TS is used to enhance the exploitation by searching themost promising regions located by GWO. As QAP is a combinatorial optimization problem, the continu-ous values obtained from the classical GWO are converted to discrete values using the largest real valuemapping. In HGWO, the position of each individual is first updated by GWO and further improved byTS. The performance of HGWO is evaluated through computational experiments on 100 QAP benchmarkinstances, where it achieves optimal or near-optimal solutions for most cases. The numerical results arefurther compared with other well-known algorithms from the literature, such as Genetic Algorithm, BatAlgorithm, Whale Optimization Algorithm and others, where it has shown impressive performance andoutperformed most of the algorithms. Also, statistical tests such as the Friedman non-parametric test andthe Wilcoxon signed rank test are conducted for an unbiased and rigorous comparison. The analysis of thenumerical results obtained demonstrated that HGWO has merit in solving QAP, indicating directions forfuture research in combinatorial optimization strategies
WITHDRAWN: Sustainable Agriculture through Battery Recycling: Effect Of Recycled Liquid Nano Manganese Fertiliser on Wheat Yield
Authors: Valson Aparna , Suman Naveen , Varma Nimisha , Gupta Ragini 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn, as it was submitted in error. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
Hydrogen-Enhanced Efficiency of LPG Central Heating Boilers
Authors: Demetriou Kypros , Christodoulou Christina , Christodoulou Christodoulos , Karagiorgis George 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

The search for sustainable energy solutions has led to new approaches in various industrial sectors, including combustion systems. The present study represents a detailed investigation for the potential improvement of an LPG burner/Boiler efficiency by adding a stoichiometric mixture of hydrogen and oxygen (HHO gas) in the main fuel. The study included observation of the quality of the flame and its temperature profile without and with the introduction of HHO gas in an open-side/end combustion tube. It also included the construction of a laboratory scale LPG Burner/Boiler with a water tank and its operation without and with the introduction of the HHO gas in the LPG burner. Diagrams of water temperature and theoretical heat input as a function of time were used to compare the Boilers efficiency without and with the introduction of the HHO in the LPG burner. The study proved that adding HHO gas to the combustion process can significantly enhance fuel efficiency at least by 10% while reducing exhaust gas emissions by > 80% the Unburned Hydrocarbons (UH) and by > 50% the Carbon Monoxides (CO). The results of the use of such hydrogen technologies are very promising for enhancing efficiencies in sustainable combustion technologies and for promoting environmental stewardship not only for Boilers but potentially for gas-turbines and Ships/Heavy Trucks/Generators Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) in industrial applications as well as road and maritime transportation.
Amino acid and viral binding by the high-affinity Cationic Amino acid
Transporter 1 (CAT1) from Mus musculus
Authors: Sauer David , Ye Mingda , Liang Zhu , Zhou Daming , Pike Ashley , Wang SiYi , Wang Dong , Bakshi Souvika , Brooke Laurent , Williams Eleanor , Elkins Jon , Kessler Benedikt , Stuart David 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Arginine, lysine, and ornithine are critical to protein structure and function, the urea
cycle, and intracellular signaling. These cationic amino acids are imported by several
membrane transporters, most notably the Cationic Amino acid Transporters (CATs) in
the SLC7 family. Of these, CAT1 is also the receptor for two orthoretroviruses, and
determines the host tropism for these viruses. Here, using a combination of CryoEM
and in vitro biochemical techniques, we characterize the substrate recognition and
transport of CAT1 from Mus musculus. Further, by determining the structures of
MmCAT1 in complex with the receptor binding domain from the Friend Murine
Leukemia Virus, we identify the key structural interactions that determine the virus’
rodent-specific tropism.
The mixed virtual element method with optimal convergence for the semiconductor device problem
Authors: Li XIndong , Xu Wenwen , Yang LU 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

This paper is concerned with the virtual element method for the semiconductor device problem on polygonal meshes. Specifically, The potential equation is discretized by the mixed virtual element method and the electron and hole density equations by the original virtual element method. The optimal convergence analysis of the numerical solutions for the electrostatic potential, the electric field intensity, the electron density and the hole density is carried out for full discrete scheme. The validity and stability of the method are verified by numerical experiments.
Soil bacterial community assemblage and associated physicochemical characteristics along a moisture gradient of the Wuliangsuhai wetland in China
Authors: Zhao Manping , Wang Yongman , Li Junyi , Zhao Jialin , Zhao Ji , Wu Linhui 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Bacteria are important drivers of biogeochemical cycles and participate in nutrient transformations in wetland ecosystems. We identified 4 sites along a soil moisture gradient of a degraded prairie wetland in Inner Mongolia, China, that could be classified according to dominant vegetation type. Along with various soil physicochemical measurements, the soil bacterial communities were evaluated using 16S rDNA multiplex 454 pyrosequencing. The taxonomic classification revealed significant variation in bacterial community assemblage across the 4 sites. Community diversity was strongly correlated with soil moisture content, with linear relationships in the abundance of certain phyla being observed along the transect in a distance-dependent manner. Furthermore, several bacterial communities were also found to be associated with total nitrogen composition in the soil. Together, these were found to be primary factors influencing bacterial diversity. Additionally, total phosphorous and organic carbon were identified as important limiting resources for the dominant microbial lineages identified.
The overlapping global distribution of dengue, chikungunya, Zika and yellow fever
Authors: Brady Oliver , Lim Ahyoung , Shearer Freya , Sewalk Kara , Pigott David , Clarke Joseph , Ghouse Azhar , Judge Ciara , Kang Hyolim , Messina Jane , Kraemer Moritz , Gaythorpe Katy , de Souza William , Nsoesie Elaine , Celone Michael , Faria Nuno , Ryan Sadie , Rabe Ingrid , Rojas Diana , Hay Simon , Brownstein John , Golding Nick 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Arboviruses transmitted mainly by Aedes (Stegomiya) aegypti and Ae. albopictus in urban settings, including dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever viruses, pose an escalating global threat. Existing risk maps, often hampered by surveillance biases, underestimate or misrepresent the true distribution of these diseases and do not incorporate epidemiological similarities despite shared vector species. We address this by generating new global environmental suitability maps for Aedes-borne arboviruses using a multi-disease ecological niche model with a nested surveillance model fit to a dataset of over 36,000 occurrence points. This reveals a convergence in suitability around a common global distribution with recent spread of chikungunya and Zika closely aligning with areas suitable for dengue. We estimate that 5.69 (95% confidence interval 5.67-5.71) billion people live in areas suitable for dengue, chikungunya and Zika and 1.54 (1.53-1.54) billion people for yellow fever. We find large national and subnational differences in surveillance capabilities with richer more accessible areas more likely to report viral diseases, which may have led to overestimation of risk in the United States and Europe. When combined with estimates of uncertainty, these suitability maps can be used by ministries of health to target limited surveillance and intervention resources in new strategies against these emerging threats.
Preserving Mango Quality: Assessing the Influence of Zinc Oxide Nanocomposite-corn Starch Coating Concentrations on Postharvest Attributes
Authors: Rosman N. F. , Malek N. S. A. , Omar H. , Hajar Nadya , Buniyamin I. , Abdullah S. , Razzif A. R. Abd , Rusop M. , Asli N. A. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

The rise in environmental awareness has led to the development of biopolymers derived from natural sources as a viable alternative to synthetic materials for packaging. Zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs-starch coatings offer an alternative to synthetic materials, but their effectiveness depends on factors like product specifications, environmental implications, and adherence to regulations. The mango industry faces challenges in mitigating and managing diseases that impact mango orchards worldwide. To improve coating properties, zinc oxide (ZnO) and starch are combined to protect mangoes during storage. A study coated mango fruit samples with different concentrations of ZnO solution, and the fruits were stored at ambient temperature for seven days. The ZnO coating significantly preserved mango fruits by delaying fruit senescence, minimising fungal growth, and maintaining sensory quality. Additionally, mangoes coated with 1.5 M ZnO showed reduced weight loss after seven days of storage at room temperature. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) was used to analyze the interaction between ZnO/corn starch coatings and microbes, revealing the physical damages caused by the coating on microbial cells. Thus, ZnO corn starch has improved hydrophobicity and excellent antimicrobial properties in preserving mango quality.