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The European EMODnet Geology project started in 2009. One of its aims is to provide geological map data of the European seas, harmonised as far as possible and made available according to FAIR data principles.The EMODnet Geology Workpackage “Seafloor Geology” is not only compiling map layers of the geology of the seafloor (Quaternary and pre-Quaternary but is also mapping layers of the geomorphology of the European seas and beyond. Semantic and geometric harmonisation is essential to understand geological information across administrative (EEZ) boundaries. The main method to provide semantically harmonised data layers is common and agreed upon terms to describe a unit: a vocabulary.To describe the characteristics of the seafloor geology, the vocabularies of the European INSPIRE Directive Data Specifications Geology (INSPIRE Thematic Working group Geology 2013) could be applied to describe the age, lithology and genesis (event environment, event process) of the marine geology.While the INSPIRE vocabularies are comprehensive, they nevertheless lack terms to describe the marine geomorphological features. EMODnet Geology fills that gap and is developing hierarchical scientific vocabularies for marine geomorphology to describe the concepts to which geometrical descriptions (lines and polygons) can be linked. This controlled vocabulary consists of a hierarchical, machine-readable list of terms and definitions needed to describe the European seafloor geomorphological units.The process to set up vocabularies for the marine domain faces considerable challenges, such as:Finding suitable terms and definitionsAvoiding duplicationAgreeing internationally on the terms and descriptionCoping with obsolete and/or strictly regional termsConsidering multiple hierarchiesThe presentation demonstrates the project’s approach to build pan-European applicable vocabularies to describe marine geomorphological features and presents use cases for its application.

Autonomous sensor nodes deployed in harsh, remote desert environments face significant reliability challenges due to extreme diurnal temperature fluctuations. This paper presents an Optimized Passive Thermo-Electric Temperature Regulation System designed to protect sensitive electronics and batteries from these conditions. The innovative system leverages a solid-state Peltier module for active bi-directional temperature control (cooling and heating), crucially supported by novel, highly efficient fanless passive heat transfer components. Integrated with highly efficient cooling and heating mechanisms that reduce the power intake average power consumption as calculated in the benchmarks along with increased output featuring solar harvesting and battery storage, the system ensures continuous 24/7 operation. We have found the power intake average power consumption by the Optimized Passive Thermo-Electric Temperature Regulation System to decrease by as much as 10%, with an efficiency a COP of about 83%. Its holistically designed, sealed, and dust-proof enclosure, devoid of mechanical moving parts in the thermal management system (fans, compressors), drastically enhances reliability and minimizes maintenance requirements compared to traditional methods like forced air cooling or miniature vapor-compression systems. This approach uniquely addresses the compounded challenges of dust, extreme temperatures, and limited power, offering a superior solution for ensuring the uninterrupted accuracy, extended lifespan, and demonstrated improved performance over conventional mechanisms of vital sensor nodes in arid climates. Keywords: Thermoelectric cooling; Peltier module; autonomous sensor nodes; desert climate; passive heat transfer; solar-powered thermal management; dust-proof enclosure

Modern astronomy faces an unprecedented data deluge from next-generation surveys like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, rendering traditional analysis methods insufficient. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as an essential infrastructure t

Cilj. Cilj je istraživanja donijeti pregled umjetničkih ostvarenja, projekata, izložbi i publikacija sa zelenom tematikom unutar izlagačke prakse Galerije VN i Galerije Prozori, Knjižnica grada Zagreba, usporediti praksu dviju galerija s obzirom na zelene teme te razvidjeti promjene umjetničkog pristupa u odnosu prema prirodi. Pristup/metodologija/dizajn. Provedeno je istraživanje i analiza pisanih dokumenata i primarnih publikacija o Galeriji VN i Galeriji Prozori kako bi se utvrdila prisutnost zelenih tema u radovima izlaganima u tim dvjema galerijama. Također je provedena metoda prebrojavanja i na temelju nje analiza podataka. Komparativnom metodom uspoređene su prakse u dvjema galerijama. Rezultati. Popisane su izložbe koje tematiziraju prirodu u posljednjih pedeset godina. Iz tih su izložbi izdvojene one koje se ekološki odnose spram prirode. Utvrđeno je razdoblje promjene narativa iz nepolitičkog i deskriptivnog prema ekološki angažiranom. Kroz analizu slučaja opaženi su različiti pristupi ekološkim temama i izdvojeni su ključni pristupi: kritički, konstruktivni, fantastični, ironijski i apokaliptični. Utvrđeno je koliko je od navedenih sadržaja koji propituju temu ekologije transponirano u nove formate i na nove transmedijalne platforme. Ograničenja. Korišteni podaci nastali su na temelju opsežne arhive pisanih i objavljenih dokumenata, no ne uključuju izložbe o kojima ne postoji pisani trag. Pored toga trenutačno nije dostupna cjelokupna arhiva Galerije Prozori koja bi uključivala dokumentaciju radova nastalih od njezinog osnutka 1978. godine, pa je za Galeriju Prozori obuhvaćeno razdoblje od 2009. godine, otkad je dostupna cjelovita dokumentacija izložbi. Praktična primjena. Unutar praktične primjene izdvajamo ponuđene smjernice za niz održanih radionica koje su u primjeni reflektirale napomenutu semantičku heterogenost obiju galerija. Na radionicama se na konkretan način radilo na osvješćivanju važnosti recikliranja, ponovne uporabe zapostavljenih materijala (poput voska) te važnosti kontakta s prirodnim elementima njihovih lokaliteta. Radionice su bile praktične namjene te su podigle kvalitetu bivanja i povezanosti u lokalnim zajednicama unutar kojih funkcioniraju galerijski prostori. Društveni značaj. Rad naglašava važnost ekološke svijesti i bavljenja ekološkim problemima kroz umjetnost. Kao naglašeni aspekt društvenog značaja prikazana je transformacija knjižnica i galerija u urbane lokalne centre kulture koji aktivno podržavaju ekološke inicijative. Knjižnice i galerije postaju sjecišta novih, kreativno inovativnih narativa i tranzicijskih zona učenja. Veliki je značaj umjetnosti kao sredstva promicanja ekološke svijesti i suočavanja s potrebama dalekosežnih promjena. Stoga rad predstavlja vrijedan doprinos jačanju društvenog kapitala, kao i promociji alternativnih vizija u pristupu ekološkim izazovima suvremenog društva. Originalnost/vrijednost. Istraživanje daje novo znanje o zelenim temama unutar galerijskih praksi knjižnica s naglaskom na aktivistički pristup u protekla dva desetljeća izlaganja. Također se radi o prvom radu koji komparativno pristupa dvama etabliranim izložbenim i umjetničkim prostorima Knjižnica grada Zagreba.

Cilj. Cilj je rada istražiti učinkovitost i primjenjivost edukativnih programa u sklopu cjeloživotnog učenja u narodnim knjižnicama te upoznati širu stručnu zajednicu s iskustvom i praksom Gradske knjižnice Velika Gorica na području edukacije roditelja, odgojitelja i učitelja naglašavajući pritom važnost i ulogu knjižnica u tom procesu. Rad je usmjeren prema suradnji knjižnice, odgojitelja i roditelja te raznih stručnjaka iz područja poput pedagogije i psihologije kroz razdoblje od gotovo dvadeset godina. Metodologija. U radu je korištena metoda anketnog upitnika kojim se analizira zadovoljstvo ispitanika o održanim edukacijama u narodnoj knjižnici te njihovi stavovi o mogućnosti primjene naučenog u radu s djecom. Rezultati. Dobiveni rezultati pokazuju da je u narodnoj knjižnici neophodno osmisliti i provesti sadržajne i kvalitetne programe u edukaciji roditelja, odgojitelja i stručnih suradnika. Rezultati pokazuju da ispitanici većinski pozitivno ocjenjuju zanimljivost teme, izbor predavača i njihovu interakciju s publikom te stjecanje novih znanja za koja smatraju da će im pomoći u poboljšanju kvalitete daljnjeg rada s djecom. Društvena vrijednost. Predstavljeni rezultati istraživanja mogu pomoći narodnim knjižnicama u osmišljavanju programa za edukaciju odgojitelja, roditelja i stručnih suradnika te će poslužiti kao smjernice Gradskoj knjižnici Velika Gorica za modifikaciju postojećih okvira u organiziranju budućih edukacija. Rad jasno ukazuje na povećanu potrebu za edukacijom roditelja i odgojitelja u radu s djecom te zadaću i obvezu institucija u obavljanju takvih edukacija.

This study measured the time course mV̇O 2 max following both maximal and submaximal exercise. Healthy male and female participants were tested ( n = 12 maximal and n = 8 submaximal exercise). A NIRS device was placed on the left medial gastrocnemius. Participants performed either 1 min of maximal, rapid (~2 Hz), or submaximal (~0.37 Hz) plantar flexion exercise on a custom pneumatic ergometer. mV̇O 2 max was measured before and immediately after exercise. mV̇O 2 max measurements consisted of four incomplete recovery curves of muscle metabolism taken after 30 s of electrical muscle stimulation except in the first post-exercise to be consistent with the use of pre-exercise trial. The four recovery curves were collected 50-, 156-, 260-, and 366-s postexercise, each producing an mV̇O 2 max rate constant. After maximal exercise, muscle acceleration decreased to 52 ± 18% ( P = 0.001) of prevalues. mV̇O 2 max was reduced from the pre-exercise mean at the first post-trial (2.16 ± 0.44 to 1.21 ± 0.52 min -1 , P < 0.001). The fourth trial showed recovery from the first (2.2 ± 0.46 min -1 vs 1.21 ± 0.52 min -1 , P < 0.001) and was not significantly different from pre-exercise values (2.2 ± 0.46 vs 2.16 ± 0.44 min -1 , P = 0.41). No change in acceleration or mV̇O 2 max was seen after submaximal exercise ( P > 0.05). The 56.7% reduction in mV̇O 2 max supports the hypothesis that in young, healthy individuals, a minute of maximal exercise transiently impairs mV̇O 2 max, which then recovers within 6 min. The NIRS method shows promise in tracking time course changes in mV̇O 2 max and warrants further investigation of the transient effects of exercise on mV̇O 2 max.

Background. Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that worsens over time as more brain regions are affected and symptoms increase. It usually starts slowly and advances permanently. Ranolazine is a piperazine derivative used as a second-line treatment for people with chronic aortic stenosis who are unresponsive to other medications and have steady or ineffectively-managed angina pectoris. This study is intended to look into the possible neuroprotective effects of ranolazine scopolamine-induced Alzheimer's illness-like features in a mouse model. Methods. This is a randomized controlled animal study that has been carried out in Department of Pharmacology from College of Medicine of Al-Nahrain University. Mice were separated into five groups equally (each group with 10); a control group, and an induction group (mice were administered scopolamine 1 mg per kg intraperitoneally every 24 hr for seven days to induce features similar to Alzheimer's disease). The mice in the remaining three treatment groups were given tested medications prophylactically for 14 days, then the induction was carried out with scopolamine 1 mg/kg i.p. once daily while the tested medication dosages were continued for an additional 7 days; these treatment groups included: donepezil group (5 mg/Kg/d), ranolazine group (40 mg/Kg/d), and combination groups - donepezil (5 mg/Kg/d) with ranolazine (40 mg/Kg/d); all were administrated i.p. once daily. Behavioral parameters including the Y maze test and novel object recognition test were assessed for inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress parameters. Result. Ranolazine exhibits significant improvement in behavior and memory, oxidative stress parameter level, as well as inflammatory cytokines. When the scopolamine induction group was compared to the control group, the spontaneous alteration considerably decreased (p ≤0.001). However, compared to the induction group, all three donepezil, ranolazine, and combination (donepezil + ranolazine) groups had a highly significant increase in the spontaneous alteration and when compared with the control group, there were no statistically significant changes (p &gt;0.05). In comparison with a control group, the scopolamine (induction group) revealed a highly significant reduction (p ≤0.001) in the recognition index. In contrast to the induction group, all three donepezil, ranolazine, and combination (donepezil + ranolazine) groups demonstrated a highly statistically significant improvement in the recognition index. When compared with the control group, there were no statistically significant changes (p &gt;0.05). Conclusion. The current investigation demonstrated ranolazine's neuroprotective action against scopolamine-induced AD-like characteristics in mouse models. The present work has demonstrated the considerable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits of ranolazine, which may account for these positive results.