bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
NONLINEAR REGRESSION MODELS FOR ESTIMATING THE DURATION OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN JAVA FOR PC BASED ON THE 2021 ISBSG DATA
Authors: Prykhodko S. B. , Pukhalevych A. V. , Prykhodko K. S. , Makarova L. M. 
Published: October 2022

Context. The problem of estimating the duration of software development in Java for personal computers (PC) is important because, first, failed duration estimating is often the main contributor to failed software projects, second, Java is a popular language, and, third, a personal computer is a widespread multi-purpose computer. The object of the study is the process of estimating the duration of software development in Java for PC. The subject of the study is the nonlinear regression models to estimate the duration of software development in Java for PC.
Objective. The goal of the work is to build nonlinear regression models for estimating the duration of software development in Java for PC based on the normalizing transformations and deleting outliers in data to increase the confidence of the estimation in comparison to the ISBSG model for the PC platform.
Method. The models, confidence, and prediction intervals of nonlinear regressions to estimate the duration of software development in Java for PC are constructed based on the normalizing transformations for non-Gaussian data with the help of appropriate techniques. The techniques to build the models, confidence, and prediction intervals of nonlinear regressions are based on normalizing transformations. Also, we apply outlier removal for model construction. In general, the above leads to a reduction of the mean magnitude of relative error, the widths of the confidence, and prediction intervals in comparison to nonlinear models constructed without outlier removal application in the model construction process.
Results. A comparison of the model based on the decimal logarithm transformation with the nonlinear regression models based on the Johnson (for the SB family) and Box-Cox transformations as both univariate and bivariate ones has been performed.
Conclusions. The nonlinear regression model to estimate the duration of software development in Java for PC is constructed based on the decimal logarithm transformation. This model, in comparison with other nonlinear regression models, has smaller widths of the confidence and prediction intervals for effort values that are bigger than 900 person-hours. The prospects for further research may include the application of bivariate normalizing transformations and data sets to construct the nonlinear regression models for estimating the duration of software development in other languages for PC and other platforms, for example, mainframe.
SYNTHESIS OF AN ALGORITHM FOR CONTROL OF A TRANSPORT CONVEYOR
Authors: Pihnastyi O. M. , Ivanovska O. V. 
Published: October 2022

Context. The problem of optimal control of the flow parameters of a transport system of a conveyor type in the presence of stepwise regulation of the speed of the conveyor section belt is considered. The object of the study is the analytical model of the transport conveyor, which was used as a foundation for the synthesis of optimal control algorithms for the flow parameters of the transport conveyor. The purpose of the work is to develop methods for designing systems for optimal control of the flow parameters of a transport conveyor, taking into account the transport delay with stepwise regulation of the flow parameters of the transport system.
Method. An analytical model of the conveyor section has been developed, taking into account the stepwise regulation of the values of the flow parameters of the transport system. When building a model of a conveyor section to determine the dependencies between the flow parameters of the transport system, equations in partial derivatives are written. For the synthesis of algorithms for optimal control of the speed of the conveyor section belt, a control quality criterion is introduced. Using the Pontryagin maximum principle, the problem of optimal control of the flow parameters of the conveyor section is posed. For the transport system, the Hamilton function is written, which takes into account the criterion of control quality, imposed restrictions and differential relationships between the system parameters. A technique for synthesizing an algorithm for optimal control of the speed of a conveyor section belt is demonstrated. The conditions for switching the speed of the conveyor belt are determined.
Results. The developed model of the conveyor section is used to synthesize an algorithm for optimal control of the flow parameters of the transport system with stepwise switching of belt speed modes.
Conclusions. A technique for synthesizing algorithms for optimal control of the flow parameters of a transport system with stepwise regulation of the speed of the belt of a conveyor section has been developed. The obtained algorithms can be used to reduce the specific energy costs for material transportation at mining enterprises.
Розробка доступної технології створення 3D комп'ютерних моделей на основі фотограмметрії. Частина II.
Authors: Котлик С. В. , Романюк О. Н. , Соколова О. П. , Котлик Д. В. 
Published: October 2022

У першій частині цієї статті [1] наведено огляд існуючих технологій 3D друку, розглянуто найбільш поширену технологію FDM, показано сферу застосування цієї технології, зроблено висновок про перспективність досліджень у цьому напрямку, освячені питаня сканування фізичних об'єктів, сформульовано покрокову технологію побутової фотограмметрії для отримання 3D моделей. У другий частині цієї статті наведено порівняльний аналіз застосування програм для цілей фотограмметрії, обгрунтований вибір додатку RealityCapture для подальшого використання. Показано експериментальні дослідження розробленої технології фотограмметрії в побутових умовах, наведено найбільш пристосовані характеристики обладнання та параметри налаштування застосовуваних програм, показано докладний приклад складання моделі за цією технологією та особливості друку її на 3D принтері за технологією FDM.
Abordaje sistémico de la violencia en pareja: procesos de cambio y adaptación
Authors: Rodríguez Castro Andrés Felipe , Acevedo Suárez Julieth Paola , López Rodríguez Claudia Johana 
Published: October 2022

Resumen: Objetivo. Comprender y movilizar procesos de adaptación y cambio en parejas que presentaban dinámicas de relación configuradas como violentas, desde la reflexividad en articulación con la terapia narrativa. Metodología. La investigación intervención tiene un corte de tipo cualitativo. Se desarrolló a través de un estudio de caso múltiple en la ciudad de Bogotá (Colombia), con dos parejas mayores de edad, a partir de unos escenarios narrativos conversacionales propuestos. El proceso de análisis de resultados se llevó a cabo a través de categorías deductivas de tipo semántico desdeel paradigma de las ciencias de la complejidad, en un orden sistémico. Resultados y Conclusiones. Por un lado, se reconoce un anclaje entre los conceptos adaptación y cambio, esto desde una posibilidad dialógica, recursiva y simultánea, en donde las dinámicas generadoras de violencia limitaban en las parejas la emergencia de novedades, los recursos de evolución y los procesos de bienestar. Por otro lado, la articulación simultánea de la reflexividad y la terapia narrativa, permitió escenarios de reflexión como reinvención identitaria de los sistemas participantes. Finalmente, se reconoce la identidad de lapareja como un proceso posibilitador de novedades adaptativas.
Regional Characteristics of Observable Foreshocks
Authors: Wetzler Nadav , Brodsky Emily E. , Chaves Esteban J. , Goebel Thomas , Lay Thorne 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Measures of foreshock occurrence are systematically examined using earthquake catalogs for eight regions (Italy, southern California, northern California, Costa Rica, Onshore Japan, Alaska, Turkey, and Greece) after imposing a magnitude ≥3.0 completeness level. Foreshocks are identified using three approaches: a magnitude-dependent space + fixed-time windowing method, a nearest-neighbor clustering method, and a modified magnitude-dependent space + variable-time windowing method. The method with fixed-time windows systematically yields higher counts of foreshocks than the other two clustering methods. We find similar counts of foreshocks across the three methods when the magnitude aperture is equalized by including only earthquakes in the magnitude range M*−2≤ M&lt; M*, in which M* is the mainshock magnitude. For most of the catalogs (excluding Italy and southern California), the measured b-values of the foreshocks of all region-specific mainshocks are lower by 0.1–0.2 than b-values of respective aftershocks. Allowing for variable-time windows results in relatively high probabilities of having at least one foreshock in Italy (∼43%–56%), compared to other regional catalogs. Foreshock probabilities decrease to 14%–41% for regions such as Turkey, Greece, and Costa Rica. Similar trends are found when requiring at least five foreshocks in a sequence to be considered. Estimates of foreshock probabilities for each mainshock are method dependent; however, consistent regional trends exist regardless of method, with regions such as Italy and southern California producing more observable foreshocks than Turkey and Greece. Some regions with relatively high background seismicity have comparatively low probabilities of detectable foreshock activity when using methods that account for variable background, possibly due to depletion of near-failure fault conditions by background activity.
Evaluating the demographic profile and mapping the prevalence of overactive bladder in benign prostrate hypertrophy patients: a retrospective, observational study
Authors: Warudkar Sandesh , Jain Amit B. , Dave Nilanj , Shah Ankita 
Published: October 2022

<p><strong>Background:</strong> The objectives of the study was to evaluate the demographic profile of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients and prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) among these patients.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> A real-world, retrospective, observational study (DEMO-2) on BPH patients was conducted across India from April-2021 to March-2022. Demographics, BPH characteristics, status of OAB, and their management were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> A total of 5881 BPH patients were included with a mean age of 65.3 years and mean BPH duration of 3.2 years. Majority (80.98%) of the patients had associated comorbidity; hypertension (50.2%), diabetes (26.9%) and dyslipidemia (13%) were the most common. Majority (63%) of the patients complained of incomplete bladder emptying. In BPH patients, 29.9% had OAB. These patients had a higher mean prostate volume (44.96 vs. 42.17 cc) and prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels (4.11 vs. 3.79 ng/ml) versus BPH patients without OAB. For BPH, tamsulosin was the most prescribed drug (85.90%) followed by dutasteride (66.90%); tamsulosin + dutasteride was most common combination therapy (32.6%). In BPH patients with OAB, 82% received OAB medications and solifenacin (63.9%) was the most common medication.</p><p><strong>Conclusions</strong>: Majority of the BPH patients were between the ages of 50-75 years. Tamsulosin was the most commonly prescribed medication in BPH patients. Combination of tamsulosin and dutasteride was the mainstay of treatment. OAB was seen in 29.9% of the BPH patients, and solifenacin was the most commonly utilized (63.1%) medication in BPH patients with OAB. About 18% of these patients did not receive any specific medication for OAB. Adequate treatment strategies need to be adopted for BPH patients with OAB.</p>
Defense Energy Resilience and the Role of State Public Utility Commissions
Authors: McCurry William , Costantini Lynn , Rickerson Wilson , Monkenm Jonathon , Brousseau Erin 
Published: October 2022

Physical hazards such as extreme weather, and increasingly, sophisticated cyber threats, jeopardize safe, reliable operation of the power grid in the United States. More than 98 percent of military installations in the nation depend on the civilian power grid to execute military and national security missions around the world. For these installations, power outages can have devastating consequences. Public Utility Commissions are in a unique position to help bring stakeholders together and work to enhance resiliency of this defense critical energy infrastructure.This article examines issues related to defense energy resilience and explores opportunities for PUCs to develop relationships with the Department of Defense to encourage projects that will enhance national security and provide resilience benefits to communities outside the fence line. Effective state‐specific examples are highlighted.
FICTIONAL DIARY AS A FORM OF VERBALIZING THE EMOTIONAL STATE OF THE CHARACTER (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY D. SMITH “I CAPTURE THE CASTLE”)
Authors: Sorokina Yulia S. 
Published: October 2022

Aim. To identify the linguo-stylistic and lexical-semantic features of verbalizing the characters’ emotions typical for the fictional diary genre.Methodology. The study was conducted using the methods of linguo-stylistic interpretation and lexical-semantic analysis of the text, using the methods of continuous sampling, categorization and classification, as well as descriptive and statistical methods.Results. The study revealed that the predominant ways of verbalizing the emotions of a character in fictional diaries are implicit. The analysis showed the prevalence of elements with a negative emotive connotation. Among the stylistic means of verbalization of emotions a significant part belongs to lexical expressive means.Research implications. The research results contribute to the deeper understanding of the genre of fictional diary and the verbal representation of emotions in characters’ speech. It is possible to apply the results obtained in teaching stylistics, text interpretation and discourse theory.
PERAN KELUARGA TANGGUH BENCANA DALAM PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA MULTI HAZARD DI KABUPATEN SIGI SULAWESI TENGAH
Authors: Setya Haksama  , M. Farid Dimyati Lusno  , Lucia Yovita Hendrati  , Anis Wulandari  , Sri Surantini  , Dwi Sri Rejeki  , Syadza Zahrah Shedyta  , Syahrania Naura Shedysni  
Published: October 2022

Pada tanggal 28 September 2018 telah terjadi gempabumi dengan kekuatan 7,4 SR dengan pusat gempa berada di 26 km Utara Donggala dan 80 km Barat Laut kota Palu pada kedalaman 10 km. Guncangan gempa di Palu dapat dirasakan berbagai sekitar (Donggala, Parigi Moutong, Sigi, Poso, dan Toli-Toli) yang memicu tsunami hingga ketinggian 5 meter dan likuifaksi. Dalam kondisi ini keluarga merupakan yang terdampak besar dari akibat multi bencana, dimana banyak keluarga yang mengungsi akibat rumah hancur, tenggelam karena likuifaksi, rusak parah, termasuk kesulitan mendapatkan akses kesehatan, akses pendidikan anak-anak, akses sosial dan ekonomi terhambat. Selain itu, keluarga menjadi kelompok sosial pertama yang dipandang mampu untuk menjalankan komunikasi efektif dalam berbagai hal, sehingga keluarga yang tinggal di daerah rawan bencana lebih memerlukan pendidikan dan pendampingan untuk tanggap bencana untuk menjadi keluarga Tangguh bencana (katana). Terdapat 3 (tiga) tahapan kunci dalam upaya katana, yakni: 1. Sadar
risiko bencana, sadar terhadap risiko dan ancaman bencana yang ada di lingkungannya; 2. Pengetahuan, mengetahui dan dapat memperkuat struktur bangunan, paham manajemen bencana, dan edukasi bencana; dan 3. Berdaya, merupakan kemampuan dalam menyelamatkan diri sendiri, keluarga dan tetangga. Tujuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah upaya peningkatan dan mendorong peran serta keluarga dalam penanggulangan bencana multi hazard di Kabupaten Sigi, Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah dalam rangka mendukung terbentuknya Keluarga tangguh bencana (Katana). Peningkatan pengetahuan dan skill diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kapasitas keluarga dalam penanggulangan bencana multi hazard.
Current Stress Pattern and Geodynamics of the Baikal Rift System
Authors: Rebetsky Yu.L. , Dobrynina A.A. , San’kov V.A. 
Published: October 2022

Abstract—The crustal stress field of the Baikal Rift System has been reconstructed by tectonophysical inversion of focal mechanisms from the catalog of earthquakes recorded by the regional seismological network. Cataclastic analysis of fault slip data developed at the Shmidt Institute of the Physics of the Earth (Moscow) revealed previously unknown features in the behavior of principal stresses. Namely, the maximum deviatoric stresses diverge off the rift axis while the normalized spherical and deviatoric stress tensor components reach high magnitudes in the crust of the Baikal Basin. The obtained stress pattern of the Baikal Rift System is consistent with the rift origin by a joint action of a vertical mantle flow (upwelling branch of convection) and a horizontal flow in the asthenosphere which drives the NW–SE motion of the Amur plate off Eurasia.
Revisit Economic Growth and CO2 Emissions Nexus in G7 Countries: Mixed-Frequency VAR Model
Authors: Jia Linyu , Chang Tsangyao , Wang Mei-Chih 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Applying a mixed frequency vector autoregressive (MF-VAR) approach, we examine relationships betweenCO2 emissions and economic growth from 1970Q1 to 2019Q4 among G7 countries. We incorporate primary energy consumption as a control variable, to avoid any bias from an omitted variable. Our empirical results, using forecast error variance decomposition and a Granger causality check, suggest MF-VAR exhibits better explanatory ability over the more commonly used VAR model employing single frequency data. Results from LF-VAR exhibit a feedback loop connecting economic expansion and emissions of CO2 with one-way Granger causality from primary energy consumption to growth of the economies studied. MF-VAR model results also indicate, in G7 countries, economic expansion exhibits a one-way causal link to CO2 emissions in Canada, UK, and US cases. Interestingly, MF-VAR shows feedback between economic expansion and primary energy use in Germany, while LF-VAR quantifies the link from economic growth to CO2 emissions in Canada and from CO2 to economic growth in the UK. Results raise implications for the G7 samples’ policy makers.
Relationship Between the Tat Protein Transport System and Virulence in ETEC
Authors: Liu Xiaobing , Feng Jing , Cheng Jiali , Gong Zhaolong 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Purpose
We aimed to investigate the effect of tatABC gene deletion on the pathogenicity of enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli (ETEC).
Methods
Changes in bacterial dynamics and virulence after deletion were examined using mobility and animal toxicity tests for ETEC. Further, differential expression of proteins between the gene-deletion and wild-type strains was analyzed using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry to explore the possible mechanisms underlying the effects of this gene on bacterial virulence.
Result
After tatABC knockout, the virulence of ETEC H10407 was strongly attenuated, and its invasion in rabbit intestinal mucosa was significantly reduced. Mass spectrometry revealed that 10 differentially expressed proteins involved in physiological functions of bacteria, which may be associated with changes in bacterial motility and pathogenicity.
Conclusion
The research shows that the twin-arginine translocation system of ETEC may be closely related to its virulence.
Chronic psychosocial stress induces microglial activation and inflammatory responses that lead to neuronal dysfunction and depressive-like behavior
Authors: Tsirka Stella , Kokkosis Alexandros , Madeira Miguel , Valais Kimonas , Hage Zachary 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Repeated stress can lead to the development of anxiety and is considered a risk factor for major depressive disorder (MDD). Clinical studies and animal models of repeated and chronic stress have reported that symptom severity is correlated with microglial activation and upregulation of neuroinflammatory cytokine signaling in brain areas implicated in mood regulation. Despite mounting evidence implicating impairments of neuroplasticity and synaptic signaling deficits into the pathophysiology of stress-related mental disorders, whether microglial activation modulates neuronal homeostasis in response to chronic stress has been debated. Here, using the repeated social defeat stress (RSDS) mouse model we demonstrate that microglial activation and related inflammatory responses are regulating neuronal plasticity associated with depressive-like behavior. Specifically, we show that chronic stress induces a swift activation and proliferation of microglia as well as macrophage infiltration in the mPFC, which are spatially related to neuronal activation. Moreover, we report a remarkable association of microglial spectrum of reactivity and concomitant inflammatory responses with susceptibility or resilience to chronic stress. In addition, we find that exposure to chronic stress exacerbates phagocytosis of synaptic elements and significant neuronal plasticity deficits associated with depressive-like behavior. Importantly, by utilizing two different CSF1R inhibitors (the brain penetrant PLX5622 and the non-penetrant PLX73086) we determine the contributions of microglial and infiltrating macrophages in the depression pathophenotype. Our findings highlight a crucial role for microglia (and secondarily macrophages) in catalyzing the pathological manifestations of depression in response to chronic stress by promoting neuroinflammation and neuronal deficits in mPFC.
Enhancing the efficacy of breast adenocarcinoma tumor treatment using thalidomide and doxorubicin-containing nanomicelles under dual-frequency sonication
Authors: Goleh Zohreh , Mokhtari-Dizaji Manijhe , Toliyat Tayebeh 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dual-frequency sonication in the presence of thalidomide angiogenesis inhibitor and nanomicelles containing doxorubicin on inhibiting the growth and angiogenesis of breast adenocarcinoma in BALB/c female mice. Sixty mice carrying the tumor were divided into 12 groups: (A) control, (B) 28 kHz and 3 MHz sonication, (C) thalidomide, (D) thalidomide and 28 kHz, (E) thalidomide and 3 MHz, (F) thalidomide and dual-frequency sonication, (G) doxorubicin, (H) nanomicelles containing doxorubicin, (I) nanomicelles containing doxorubicin and dual-frequency sonication, (J) thalidomide and doxorubicin, (K) thalidomide and nanomicelles containing doxorubicin, and (L) thalidomide and nanomicelles containing doxorubicin and dual-frequency sonication. The delay in the tumor growth and angiogenesis percent were extracted. Pathological and immunohistochemical studies were performed to confirm the treatment. The findings of tumor growth retardation parameters and animal survival were significantly different in group L from all groups (P < 0.05). The highest rate of inhibition was in group L with a 46% inhibition. In group L, 100% of the animals survived until day 49. In groups F, C, G, B, and A, all the animals survived 45, 42, 39, 32, and 30 days, respectively. Pathological results showed a decrease in tumor grade in groups K and L. Histopathological results demonstrate a decrease in group L angiogenesis compared to group C. These findings were consistent with the results of color Doppler ultrasound imaging. Dual-frequency sonication in the presence of thalidomide and doxorubicin-containing nanomicelles inhibits tumor growth and angiogenesis.