bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Measurements of induced vibrations due to steel pipe pile driving in Al-Fao soil: Effect of partial end closure
Authors: Saher Hamed S. , Al-Jubair Haider S. , Ali Jaafar K. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The experimental study investigated the impact of partially closing the end of a tubular steel pile with a diameter of 1.22 m on the induced driving vibrations. Long piles, spanning 50 m, were driven into Al-Fao soil using hammers from Daewoo Company – the PTC-110HD vibro-hammer for the initial 24 m of penetration and the IHC S-280 hydro-hammer for the remaining depth. This study established comparisons between open-end pipe (OEP) and partially closed pipe (PCP) piles concerning various parameters. These parameters included the number of blows, driving energy delivered by the hydro-hammer along the depth, and the peak soil particle velocity (PPV). Data collection was carried out using pile dynamic integral sensors for pile driving analysis, strain gauges placed along the lengths of the piles, and geophones positioned at varying distances from the pile. The results of the study unveiled a substantial effect of partial closure on the vibration response. Specifically, vibrations in the vicinity of the pile were amplified by a factor of 3–4 at depths ranging from 1 to 22 m where the vibro-hammer was employed, and by a factor of 2.5 to over 3 for the remaining depth where the hydro-hammer was utilized. Furthermore, it was observed that the rate of vibration attenuation was higher for the OEP when compared to the PCP. The vibrations are attenuated along the distance from the source where the PPV is decreased to approximately average (3.5% for OEP) and (2.3% for PCP) at a distance of around two times the penetration depth (50 m) for all embedded depths. Varied properties like stiffness, density, and damping in different soils can influence the propagation of vibrations differently. Nonetheless, as the distance from the vibration source increases, the impact of soil properties may diminish, and the vibrations tend to homogenize. Consequently, the statistical analyses yielded empirical equations that can be used for estimating vibrations in scenarios involving similar pile and hammer characteristics within comparable site conditions.
Multifunctional hydrogel based on silk fibroin/thermosensitive polymers supporting implant biomaterials in osteomyelitis
Authors: Noosak Chayanee , Jantorn Pavarish , Thonglam Jutakan , Chuaychoosakoon Chaiwat , Meesane Jirut , Sotthibandhu Dennapa Saeloh 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The search for novel antibiotic-loaded biomaterials that support the management of osteomyelitis has been extensive in current years. This study developed multifunctional hydrogel to enhance the performance of osteo-conduction and antimicrobial as supporting implant materials for osteomyelitis treatment and prevention. Ciprofloxacin-loaded thermosensitive hydrogels composed of silk fibroin and poloxamers were prepared using the cold method. F1, F2, and F3 formulations resulted in gelation time of within 3 min under 37°C. Physical evaluation showed that the formulations, especially F3, had a proper swelling ratio and 82.34% biodegradability within 14 days. Ciprofloxacin from formulations exhibited an initial burst release within 24 h and continuous delivery, with more than 84% release over 14 days. Released antibiotics showed efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC25923 and eradicating activity against biofilms. Moreover, hydrogels had no cytotoxic effect on MC3T3-E1 cells with 93–106% cell viability. This multifunctional hydrogel showed a promising approach for supporting osteomyelitis treatment and prevention.
Optimum design of additively manufactured aerospace components with different lattice structures
Authors: Taşçı Mert , Erdaş Mehmet Umut , Kopar Mehmet , Yıldız Betül Sultan , Yıldız Ali Rıza 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Nowadays, the need for new technologies is increasing, especially to find solutions to the inadequacies in the production of complex structures. The additive manufacturing methods developed facilitate the production of complex parts and move the technology forward with factors such as cost and efficiency. With the optimization of new parts designed by additive manufacturing methods, it is possible to obtain the optimum product even in the most complex structures. At the end of the production process, the final product with the desired properties is obtained as a result of part size tolerance precision and optimizations. In this study, lattice optimization is applied to a passenger aircraft bracket. It is aimed to reduce the weight and, at the same time, increase the efficiency of the part by optimizing it with lattice structures. For this purpose, the Altair Inspire program was used, and the variation of mass, displacement, safety coefficient, and stress values of the part according to different lattice structures were investigated.
The interplay between linguistic and non-verbal communication in an interpreter-mediated main hearing of a victim’s testimony
Authors: Määttä Simo , Kinnunen Tuija 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
This article examines verbal and non-verbal communication between the interpreter and the injured party in a video-recorded main hearing of a criminal matter at a court of first instance in Finland. The language of the court was Finnish and the interpreter and injured party communicated in French, the interpreter’s B language and the injured party’s second language. Due to differences in the two participants’ ability to communicate in French, their verbal communication was characterized by significant problems. A salient feature of their communication consisted of abundant gesturing on the part of the injured party and the interpreter’s mirroring of these gestures and putting them into words in her renditions. The interpreter’s renderings combined mimicking of the injured party’s gestures, language interpretation, and intermodal (gesture to language) interpretation, as well as elements that had been mentioned previously by other participants. The analysis highlights the problematic status of intermodal and multimodal translation from the viewpoint of legal norms, interpreting norms, and the theory of multimodality. It calls for increased sociolinguistic awareness among interpreters, legal experts, and interpreting studies scholars, as well as greater communication between the theory and practice of multimodality and intermodality in the dialogue interpreting of spoken languages.
Nonlinear optical response of strain-mediated gallium arsenide microwire in the near-infrared region
Authors: Cui Xiangpeng , Huo Wenjun , Qiu Linlu , Zhao Likang , Wang Junjie , Lou Fei , Zhang Shuaiyi , Khayrudinov Vladislav , Tam Wing Yim , Lipsanen Harri , Yang He , Wang Xia 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Gallium arsenide (GaAs) semiconductor wires have emerged as potent candidates for nonlinear optical devices, necessitating bandgap engineering for an expanded operational wavelength range. We report the successful growth of strain-mediated GaAs microwires (MWs) with an average diameter of 1.1 μm. The axial tensile strain in these wires, as measured by X-ray diffraction and Raman scattering, ranges from 1.61 % to 1.95 % and from 1.44 % to 2.03 %, respectively. This strain condition significantly reduces the bandgap of GaAs MWs compared to bulk GaAs, enabling a response wavelength extension up to 1.1 μm. Open aperture Z-scan measurements reveal a nonlinear absorption coefficient of −15.9 cm/MW and a third-order magnetic susceptibility of −2.8 × 10−8 esu at 800 nm for these MWs. I-scan measurements further show that the GaAs saturable absorber has a modulation depth of 7.9 % and a nonsaturation loss of 3.3 % at 1050 nm. In laser applications, GaAs MWs have been effectively used as saturable absorbers for achieving Q-switched and dual-wavelength synchronous mode-locking operations in Yb-bulk lasers. These results not only offer new insights into the use of large diameter semiconductor wires but also expand the potential for applications requiring bandgap tuning.
Metasurface with all-optical tunability for spatially-resolved and multilevel thermal radiation
Authors: Jiao Shuhui , Zhao Kang , Jiang Jianhui , Zhao Kailin , Guo Qin , Wang Jingbo , Zhang Yansong , Chen Gang , Cheng Qian , Zuo Pei , Han Weina 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Manipulating the thermal emission in the infrared (IR) range significantly impacts both fundamental scientific research and various technological applications, including IR thermal camouflage, information encryption, and radiative cooling. While prior research has put forth numerous materials and structures for these objectives, the significant challenge lies in attaining spatially resolved and dynamically multilevel control over their thermal emissions. In this study, a one-step ultrafast laser writing technique is experimentally demonstrated to achieve position-selective control over thermal emission based on the phase-change material Ge2Sb2Te5 (GST). Ultrafast laser writing technique enables direct fabrication and manipulation of laser-induced crystalline micro/nano-structures on GST films. Thermal emission can be precisely controlled by adjusting the pulse energy of the ultrafast laser, achieving a high thermal emissivity modulation precision of 0.0014. By controlling thermal emission, the ultrafast laser writing technique enables multilevel patterned processing. This provides a promising approach for multilevel IR thermal camouflage, which is demonstrated with emissivity-modulated GST emitters. Remarkably, ultrafast laser-induced crystalline micro/nano-structures display geometric grating features, resulting in a diffraction-based structural color effect. This study demonstrates the effective use of laser-printed patterns for storing information in both visible and infrared spectrum.
Deciphering the synergistic potential of mycogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles and bio-slurry formulation on phenology and physiology of Vigna radiata
Authors: Singh Abhinav , Hiregoudar Sharanagouda , Chauhan Ritika , Varma Ajit , Prasad Ram , Goel Arti 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Nanobiofertilizers have emerged as an innovative tool for enhancing crop productivity. In the current research, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) were mycosynthesized using cell-free supernatant of Trichoderma harzianum and optimized for physical parameters. Characterization using UV-Visible spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering analysis, zeta potential analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning electron microscopy-EDX, and HR-Transmission electron microscopy confirmed the formation of ZnONPs with flower-like morphology and average size of 314 nm. The average zeta potential value of the ZnONPs was +1.9 mV indicating the formation of neutral NPs. FTIR peak at 401 cm−1 revealed the presence of ZnONPs. XRD analysis confirmed the hexagonal wurtzite crystalline nature of the ZnONPs. The effect of ZnONPs at 10–1,000 ppm combined with liquid bio-slurry (BS) was studied on seed germination and growth of Vigna radiata. Combination of 250 ppm ZnONPs and BS at 1:2 ratio showed 22.6% increase in shoot length as well as 18.4% increase in root length as compared to control in in vitro studies. In Vivo pot experiments showed no significant difference in secondary metabolites after 60 days, but the root length increased by 38.9% and shoot length increased by 46.95% compared to the control.
“Tears have never won anyone freedom:” a multimodal discourse analysis of Ukraine’s use of memes in a propaganda war of global scale
Authors: Poepsel Mark A. , Malo Andrew , Obuekwe Chinedu , Wilhelm Mikayla , Perea Góngora Valquiria , Daiber David 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Purpose
This paper analyzes memes posted by @Ukraine to X, formerly known as Twitter, from the account’s inception in 2016 through September 2023 to examine the function and utility of memes as tools of propaganda in global conflict.

Methods
A multimodal discourse analysis of more than 100 memes was conducted by a small research group to separate the memes into thematic categories in an exploratory fashion. Then, a small subset of the research group conducted a recursive analysis on the images and text in a handful of memes selected purposively to determine what types of ideological appeals were present.

Results
Our findings align with observations made in previous studies that internet memes might be used to bolster national unity and might be employed to bolster pleas for sympathy from wealthy, more powerful allies, in this case in the West. The essential propaganda ideals were those of democracy, friendship, and independence on the side of Ukraine while Russia is framed as a dictatorship.

Practical Implications
A small number of the memes referenced in our paper garnered global media attention. Though we do not make any claims about broad media effects relating to the memes studied here, garnering the attention of major U.S. publication seems clearly to have been a goal of some of these memes. For those who wish to find a key to the playbook for a nation’s propaganda strategy, its social media memes are a great place to begin.

Social Implications
It is apparent in this study that governments might use memes to cover all their propaganda bases, so to speak. Ukraine’s memes appear to serve mainly to reinforce messages of national unity and messages of connection with the West.

Originality
Though others have studied @Ukraine’s tweets, this is believed to be the first to focus exclusively on memes posted to the feed. This study makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how wildly varied memes can communicate core concepts of a propaganda strategy, perhaps with the hope that a few will “hit” with desired media outlets, if only to bolster propaganda efforts.
A Candle in the Wind? The Tax Autonomy of Hungarian Municipalities in Light of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Authors: Pál Ádám 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
This article aims to offer a brief introduction to the system of local tax autonomy in Hungary, primarily by accentuating its peculiar features compared to other systems used in the region. Particular attention is paid to the local business tax, a less typical source of local revenue, which constitutes the backbone of the Hungarian system, and to the relatively recently introduced possibility for local authorities to levy so-called ‘settlement taxes’ on an open-list basis. The author then describes how the coronavirus pandemic and the measures aimed at mitigating its economic consequences affected local governments’ financing mechanism and fiscal capacity. Finally, by drawing conclusions from these occurrences, the resilience of local tax autonomy in Hungary is evaluated.
Central Bank Digital Currency as a New Form of Money
Authors: Nieborak Tomasz 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The possibility of introducing another form of official money, the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), recognised by legislation, has long been discussed worldwide. This paper aims to analyse the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution, as well as to highlight the challenges facing legislatures about the possibility of legalising digital currency and, above all, protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens participating in the process. Due to its technological nature, CBDC is characterised by a much lower level of anonymity than conventional cash, which is often presented as a disadvantage. However, an analysis of this solution seems to weigh in favour of its advantages. One of them is the possibility of using CBDCs to support the process of financial inclusion referred to in the United Nations document Transforming our world: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This is an important subject of academic research that can be carried out under the doctrine of financial-market law. Undoubtedly, this matter also has an increasing impact on the practice of financial-market functioning and fiscal and monetary policy decisions. In particular, financial law plays a key role in solving socioeconomic problems and is becoming an instrument for achieving the goals set by the United Nations. The research subject of CBDC is innovative and exploratory, as money, no matter how it is perceived, is, has been and will continue to be an instrument to change the world for the better.
Article 210a of the CMO Regulation: supporting the transition to a sustainable food system in the Union and strengthening the position of producers in the agri-food supply chain
Authors: Dawes Anthony 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Since December 2021, Article 210a of Regulation 1308/2013 excludes certain restrictive agreements in the agricultural sector from the prohibition in Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union when those agreements are indispensable to achieve sustainability standards going beyond the mandatory EU or national rules. Moreover, on 7 December 2023, the European Commission adopted guidelines concerning the conditions for the application of Article 210a. This article therefore describes Article 210a and the Commission’s guidelines and assesses the extent to which those guidelines will contribute to the stated aim of Article 210a, which is to support the transition to a sustainable food system in the Union and to strengthen the position of producers in the agri-food supply chain.
Search for Genocide Crimes and Evidence in and Around the Territories of the Former NKVD (MGB) Headquarters in Lazdijai and Leipalingis
Authors: Čičiurkaitė Ingrida , Kvizikevičius Linas 
Published: March 2024

The main idea of this work is to summarize the data from two independent studies carried out in Lazdijai and Leipalingis in 2021–2023, to share the experience and the features of the research methodology in the search for the remains of the Lithuanian partisans – the clues of the violent crimes that were committed 75–80 years ago. The aim of the article is to identify the pattern of concealment evidence and crimes committed with impunity and systematically by the NKVD troops and their henchmen – the Soviet collaborators. Two tasks are formulated to achieve this goal: firstly, to reveal the theoretical principles of the methodology of the search for evidences applied during the forensic archaeology research in the period 2021–2023 in the search for the remains of the partisans of the Southern region of Lithuania, killed in the period 1945–1952 and possibly hidden in the courtyards of the NKVD headquarters in Lazdijai and Leipalingis and their surroundings, and secondly to summarize the methodology and the results achieved during the field work.
Distribution and use of tax support for housing in the Czech Republic
Authors: Kirschnerová Pavlína , Janoušková Jana 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis article focuses on mortgage interest deduction (MID) as an indirect tax support for acquiring one's housing. This form of support is the most widely used in the Czech Republic compared to other tax reliefs and causes the highest losses for the government budget. This paper provides quantitative evidence on how the MID was distributed among taxpayers in the Czech Republic in the period 2008–2019 in relation to taxable income and revenue losses for the government budget. Furthermore, it assesses the effectiveness of these tax measures in reducing socioeconomic inequalities among taxpayers. Research based on the application of the MID in tax returns has shown the effective distribution of the MID until 2017. Tax support for housing was used mainly by taxpayers with low taxable income, which is also the largest group. The essence of vertical equity has been fulfilled, which contributed to reducing the level of social inequality. This positive distributional effect has diminished over time. As of 2019, the highest share of public expenditure was redistributed to taxpayers with higher taxable income, indicating the existence of inequalities in the tax system. The different developments over time have shown that the use of the mortgage interest deduction cannot be assessed statically, as it evolves dynamically over time.
PREVALENSI INFEKSI EHP (Enterocytozoon Hepatopenaei) PADA UDANG VANAME (Litopenaeus vannamei) BERDASARKAN DATA SURVEILLANCE DI BALI, INDONESIA
Authors: Aras Annisa Khairani , Fikriyah Amiqatul , Pratiwi Gusti Ayu Intan , Nurlita Wahyu 
Published: March 2024

Data surveillance dapat memberikan informasi tentang ada atau tidaknya penyebaran infeksi penyakit pada suatu wilayah. Salah satu penyakit infeksi yang menyerang udang vaname adalah enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) yang disebabkan oleh mikrosporidia di mana populasi udang yang terserang penyakit ini memiliki ukuran panen yang tidak seragam. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi prevalensi infeksi penyakit EHP pada udang vaname (Litopenaeus vannamei) berdasarkan data surveillance di Bali. Sampel udang sebanyak 75 buah yang berasal dari Kabupaten Jembrana, Buleleng dan Karangasam dianalisa dengan menggunakan metode polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa prevalensi infeksi EHP tertinggi ditemukan di Kabupaten Karangasem, yakni sebesar 86,67% yang diikuti oleh Kabupaten Jembrana sebesar 70,00% dan Kabupaten Buleleng dengan prevalensi 66.67 %. Dengan nilai prevalensi tersebut, mengindikasikan bahwa EHP merupakan jenis infeksi yang sering menyerang budidaya udang vaname. Gejala klinis yang ditemukan pada semua sampel berupa hepatopankreas berwarna pucat dan lunak serta saluran pencernaan berwarna putih yang mengindikasikan adanya serangan EHP. Selanjutnya, sampel yang tidak teridentifikasi gejala klinis EHP juga menunjukkan hasil negative pada pemeriksaan secara PCR.