Effective Protection Measures Research Articles

A privacy calculus model perspective that explains why parents sharent

ABSTRACT Parents sharing children’s information online without permission has posed a threat to children’s privacy and identity safety. While previous studies on sharenting have employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches to explore factors that influence parents’ engagement in sharenting behaviors, there is still a need for a formative theoretical model to explain the underlying mechanism. Drawing on a rich body of sharenting and privacy literature, this study employs the privacy calculus model to investigate what factors explain parents’ sharenting behaviors by collecting data from 500 parents. Results show that privacy concerns and privacy self-efficacy have positive relationships with sharenting behaviors, whereas self-presentation has a negative relationship with sharenting. The results indicate that parents who have more confidence in privacy knowledge and protection are more aware of the potential risks, more confident in the effectiveness of protection measures, and more likely to sharent. Limitations and implications for social media companies and parents are also discussed.

Agricultural Engineering Technologies in the Control of Frost Damage in Permanent Plantations

The occurrence of late spring frosts due to climate change causes great damage to plantation production worldwide. The main objective of the paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of the problem and to outline effective protective measures against late spring frosts. The nature of frost depends on regional, altitudinal, and geographic differences, but they all share a common problem: they remove heat, resulting in the freezing of new plant growth and flowers. Tissue freezing is affected by critical temperatures and the frost type, intensity, and duration. Protection against late spring frosts can be broadly divided into three categories: active, passive, and chemical measures. In the field of agricultural engineering, various techniques have been thoroughly researched, and their effectiveness has been confirmed by research. These include various sprinkler systems, different heating devices, and large-diameter fans. Conclusive findings are being made on the performance of these systems in sub-zero temperatures and their cost-effectiveness. Climate change increases the importance of protecting permanent crops from late spring frosts and requires advances in agricultural technology to meet changing production demands and challenges.

RIVERBANK PROTECTION STRUCTURE FAILURE FACTORS AND REMEDIAL APPROACH: A CASE STUDY IN KELANTAN MALAYSIA

Numerous structural mitigation measures have been implemented to ensure the sustainability of socio-environmental systems. Riverbank erosion can be avoided through the installation of reinforced walls, groynes, and sheer piles, among other measures. However, these structures sometimes fail to protect riverbanks from collapsing due to various factors, including environmental and anthropogenic influences. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors contributing to the failure of riverbank protection structures and determine remedial approaches to enhance them. The study utilized a combination of site visits, document analysis, and interviews with riverbank protection structure engineers and contractors to gather the necessary information to achieve study objectives. The study found that geomorphology; hydraulics; and unstable sheet pile construction were the factors to the riverbank failure. Besides, study also recommend the suitable remedial approach in terms of design; construction and maintenance to build a stable riverbank protection structure (rock embankment). The findings of this study can contribute to the development of more effective and sustainable riverbank protection measures, which are essential to protect vulnerable communities and ecosystems from the impacts of environmental hazards. The study's results can guide policymakers, engineers, and other stakeholders involved in riverbank protection to better understand the factors that contribute to structure failure and how to mitigate these risks. It can also contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of riverbank protection, specifically in identifying the most effective mitigation strategies.

Effectiveness of human protection from domestic violence under the administrative legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan

At present, domestic violence is an epidemic not only in Kazakhstan, but throughout the world. Crimes in this area, according to the research of many concerned organi- sations, do not stop decreasing. During the global pandemic, cases of family conflicts have become more frequent, which become public through social networks due to the low level of legislative protection of victims from family rapists. The purpose of this study is to develop the most effective measures to protect victims of domestic violence. This study extensively used general and special scientific methods, as well as theoretical and empirical methods. The leading approach to the investigation of the problem under study involved the method of analysing the situation and the ap- plicable legislation. One of the reasons for domestic violence in Kazakhstan is the weak legislative system in the field of protection and prevention of domestic vio- lence, regulated by administrative legislation, as well as the low responsibility of law enforcement agencies in the performance of their official duties. The consequences of domestic violence reveal the overall picture of the decomposition of the "social unit", which contributes to a negative attitude towards the institution of marriage and the normal relationship of relatives. As a result of the author's research, this study examines the content of domestic violence from the standpoint of crime and miscon- duct based on the legislation of Kazakhstan. The subjective composition of domestic relations is considered not only from the standpoint of legal marriage, but also co- habitation-wise. The study investigates the world statistics and practice on the effec- tiveness of combating domestic violence not only in Kazakhstan, but also in the world. The research-to-practice significance of this paper lies in the proposals to improve the situation with domestic aggressors and the development of measures for more effective protection of a person from domestic violence.

Effectiveness of Protective Measures and Rules in Reducing the Incidence of Injuries in Combat Sports: A Scoping Review.

In recent years, much effort has been made to reduce the injury rate in combat sports. However, the question remains to what extent these measures are effective. Analysis of studies could provide evidence of the effectiveness of measures aimed at reducing the incidence of injuries. This scoping review aims (1) to map research articles dealing with the effectiveness of proper use of protective measures in reducing the incidence of injuries in combat sports; (2) to investigate to what extent the proper use of protective measures and compliance with sports rules help to reduce the incidence of injuries in combat sports; and (3) to identify gaps in the existing literature and suggest future research on this topic. The literature search was conducted on articles published between 2010 and 2023. The main inclusion criteria were studies investigating the effect of sports rules and protective equipment used during training or competition in combat sports on reducing the incidence of injuries. After meeting the criteria, only seven articles from boxing, karate, and taekwondo were included in this study. Results showed that mandatory head guards, along with modern thicker gloves, significantly reduced the rate of knockouts (KOs) and head injuries in boxing despite an increase in the number of head blows. However, the number of facial cuts increased significantly due to the removal of head guards as a piece of mandatory equipment. The use of mouth guards has significantly reduced the number of oral injuries. Changes in rules, such as shortening the duration of bouts, along with the introduction of greater competencies of referees in the supervision of bouts (the standing count, outclassed rule, and medical stops) have helped to reduce the rate of injuries in boxing. The application of a computerised scoring system also contributed to the rate of injuries reduction. The increase in the number of weight divisions had the same effect on U21 karate athletes. However, a higher incentive to attack the head area in taekwondo did not increase the incidence of injuries in youth athletes. It can be concluded that the proper use of protective measures (head and mouth guards) in combination with the rules established for health protection (higher competencies of referees and more weight divisions in competitions) effectively reduces the occurrence of injuries in combat sports. In all Olympic combat sports, the injury incidence should be regularly assessed using the Injury Incidence Rate (IIR) per 1000 min exposures (MEs). Nonetheless, further studies are needed to monitor how established rules (e.g., prohibited behaviour) affect the IIRs.

Deep convolutional and conditional neural networks for large-scale genomic data generation.

Applications of generative models for genomic data have gained significant momentum in the past few years, with scopes ranging from data characterization to generation of genomic segments and functional sequences. In our previous study, we demonstrated that generative adversarial networks (GANs) and restricted Boltzmann machines (RBMs) can be used to create novel high-quality artificial genomes (AGs) which can preserve the complex characteristics of real genomes such as population structure, linkage disequilibrium and selection signals. However, a major drawback of these models is scalability, since the large feature space of genome-wide data increases computational complexity vastly. To address this issue, we implemented a novel convolutional Wasserstein GAN (WGAN) model along with a novel conditional RBM (CRBM) framework for generating AGs with high SNP number. These networks implicitly learn the varying landscape of haplotypic structure in order to capture complex correlation patterns along the genome and generate a wide diversity of plausible haplotypes. We performed comparative analyses to assess both the quality of these generated haplotypes and the amount of possible privacy leakage from the training data. As the importance of genetic privacy becomes more prevalent, the need for effective privacy protection measures for genomic data increases. We used generative neural networks to create large artificial genome segments which possess many characteristics of real genomes without substantial privacy leakage from the training dataset. In the near future, with further improvements in haplotype quality and privacy preservation, large-scale artificial genome databases can be assembled to provide easily accessible surrogates of real databases, allowing researchers to conduct studies with diverse genomic data within a safe ethical framework in terms of donor privacy.

Environmental Crimes and Criminal Legal Framework in Albania

Environmental protection is an essential issue in today’s society. With the increasing number of environmental problems and issues, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the role of criminal law in environmental protection. This paper aims to explore the relationship between criminal law and environmental protection, determining the effectiveness of criminal law in addressing environmental threats. Also, through this study it is analyzed from a comparative point of view in relation to the legislation of the developed countries of the European Union, the shortcomings of the Albanian criminal legislation which need to be updated. Criminal law has also played an important role in protecting the environment by imposing penalties and punishments on individuals or corporations that violate environmental laws. However, there is a need to assess the effectiveness of criminal law in protecting the environment and the challenges it faces in achieving its objectives. This research aims to contribute to the existing literature on criminal law in environmental protection by providing a more complete understanding of its effectiveness and challenges. The findings of the study will assist policy makers in designing and implementing more effective environmental protection measures, resulting in the promotion of sustainable development.

Research progress and perspectives of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor in myocardial and cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury: A review.

There is an urgent need to find common targets for precision therapy, as there are no effective preventive therapeutic measures for combined clinical heart-brain organ protection and common pathways associated with glutamate receptors are involved in heart-brain injury, but current glutamate receptor-related clinical trials have failed. Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is a common pathological condition that occurs in multiple organs, including the heart and brain, and can lead to severe morbidity and mortality. N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR), a type of ionotropic glutamate receptor, plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of IRI. NMDAR activity is mainly regulated by endogenous activators, agonists, antagonists, and voltage-gated channels, and activation leads to excessive calcium influx, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, apoptosis, and necrosis in ischemic cells. In this review, we summarize current research advances regarding the role of NMDAR in myocardial and cerebral IRI and discuss potential therapeutic strategies to modulate NMDAR signaling to prevent and treat IRI.

Effective protection: the embryonic development and clinical outcomes of emergency vitrification of 1246 oocytes and Day 0-Day 5 embryos in a natural disaster.

Can emergency vitrification protect embryos and oocytes during natural disasters or other events that prevent normal practice to achieve satisfactory embryonic development and clinical outcomes at a later time? Emergency vitrification of oocytes and Day 0-Day 5 (D0-D5) embryos during disasters is a safe and effective protective measure. When some destructive events such as floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other accidents occur, emergency vitrification in embryo laboratories to protect human embryos, oocytes, and sperm is one of the important measures of an IVF emergency plan. However, there are few detailed reports on emergency vitrification in a state of disaster, especially about oocytes and D0 zygotes. Therefore, the effectiveness and safety of emergency vitrification of oocytes and D0-D5 embryos in disaster states are still unclear. A retrospective study was made in the Reproductive Medicine Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2018 to November 2022. The record rainstorms in Zhengzhou, China, caused severe flooding, traffic disruptions, and power outages. From 17:30, 20 July 2021 to 17:30, 21 July 2021, 1246 oocytes and D0-D5 embryos of 155 patients were vitrified whilst the laboratory had only an emergency power supply. As of 21 December 2021, 1149 emergency vitrified oocytes and D0-D5 embryos of 124 patients underwent frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET). They were divided into the following four groups according to the days of embryo culture in vitro: oocyte group, Day 0-Day 1 (D0-D1) group, Day 2-Day 3 (D2-D3) group, and Day 4-Day 5 (D4-D5) group. Control groups for each were selected from fresh cycle patients who underwent IVF/ICSI from January 2018 to October 2021. Control and emergency vitrification patients were matched on criteria that included age, fertilization method, days of embryonic development, and number and grade of transferred embryos. A total of 493 control patients were randomly selected from the eligible patients and matched with the emergency vitrification groups in a ratio of 4:1. The results of assisted reproduction and follow-up of pregnancy were analyzed. The embryonic development, clinical outcomes, and birth outcomes in each group were statistically analyzed. A significant difference was observed in fertilization rate (81% versus 72%, P = 0.022) between the oocyte group and the control group. Significant differences were also observed in the monozygotic twin pregnancy rate (10% versus 0%, P = 0.038) and ectopic pregnancy rate (5% versus 0%, P = 0.039) between the D0-D1 group and the control group. No significant differences (P > 0.05) were observed between vitrified oocytes/D0-D1 embryos/D2-D3 embryos and the control group on the number of high-quality embryos (3.17 ± 3.00 versus 3.84 ± 3.01, P = 0.346; 5.04 ± 3.66 versus 4.56 ± 2.87, P = 0.346; 4.85 ± 5.36 versus 5.04 ± 4.64, P = 0.839), the number of usable blastocysts (1.22 ± 1.78 versus 1.21 ± 2.03, P = 0.981; 2.16 ± 2.26 versus 1.55 ± 2.08, P = 0.090; 2.82 ± 3.23 versus 2.58 ± 3.32, P = 0.706), clinical pregnancy rate (56% versus 57%, P = 0.915; 55% versus 55%, P = 1.000; 40% versus 50%, P = 0.488), miscarriage rate (30% versus 15%, P = 0.496; 5% versus 11%, P = 0.678; 17% versus 20%, P = 1.000), and live birth rate (39% versus 49%, P = 0.460; 53% versus 50%, P = 0.772; 33% versus 40%, P = 0.635). No significant differences (P > 0.05) were observed between the D4-D5 group and the control group on clinical pregnancy rate (40% versus 55%, P = 0.645), miscarriage rate (0% versus 18%, P = 1.000), and live birth rate (40% versus 45%, P = 1.000). The retrospective study design is a limitation. The timing and extent of natural disasters are unpredictable, so the sample size of vitrified oocytes, zygotes, and embryos is beyond experimental control. This study is the first study analyzing embryonic development, clinical outcomes, and birth outcomes of large samples of oocytes, D0 zygotes, and D1-D5 embryos after emergency vitrification under the disaster conditions. The results show that emergency vitrification is a safe and effective protective measure applicable to oocytes and D0-D5 embryos. The embryology laboratories need to be equipped with an emergency uninterrupted power supply capable of delivering for 6-8 h at full load. This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant 81871206). The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest. All authors have completed the ICMJE Disclosure form. N/A.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of the Saudi population toward COVID-19 vaccination: A cross-sectional study.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is the most effective protective measure to control the spread of infections and provide protection against hospitalization and mortality during the pandemic. There was a necessity to measure public knowledge and acceptance for COVID-19 vaccines in different countries. Thus, the current study is aimed at evaluating the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the population in all regions of Saudi towards COVID-19 vaccination. This was a cross-sectional, online self-reported survey of Saudi residents that was conducted between March 2021 and April 2021. To be eligible for the study, participants had to be above 18 years old. All participants were adult, Arabic speakers and residents of Saudi Arabia. In total, 1658 adults participated in this study and showed high knowledge (81.8%), attitude (71.2%), and practice (59.3%). The level of knowledge, attitude, and practice differed based on different demographic characteristics. Regression analysis showed that having a low income, low education level, and middle-aged status, living in a village, and being married were associated with lower scores in knowledge, attitude, or practice. Targeted education and campaigns should be provided for these populations to increase their knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 vaccination.

Drone Photogrammetry for Accurate and Efficient Rock Joint Roughness Assessment on Steep and Inaccessible Slopes

The roughness of rock joints exerts a substantial influence on the mechanical behavior of rock masses. In order to identify potential failure mechanisms and to design effective protection measures, the accurate measurement of joint roughness is essential. Traditional methods, such as contact profilometry, laser scanning, and close-range photogrammetry, encounter difficulties when assessing steep and inaccessible slopes, thus hindering the safety and precision of data collection. This study aims to assess the feasibility of utilizing drone photogrammetry to quantify the roughness of rock joints on steep and inaccessible slopes. Field experiments were conducted, and the results were compared to those of 3D laser scanning in order to validate the approach’s procedural details, applicability, and measurement accuracy. Under a 3 m image capture distance using drone photogrammetry, the root mean square error of the multiscale model-to-model cloud comparison (M3C2) distance and the average roughness measurement error were less than 0.5 mm and 10%, respectively. The results demonstrate the feasibility and potential of drone photogrammetry for joint roughness measurement challenges, providing a useful tool for practitioners and researchers pursuing innovative solutions for assessing rock joint roughness on precipitous and hazardous slopes.

Assessment of environmental risk of water bodies in the conditions of mineral deposits development

A brief analysis of the mining industry impact on the environment is provided. It is proposed to assess the ecological situation of water bodies on the territory of Iron Ore Dressing Works (GOK) according to the magnitude of ecological risk (e.g. Iron Ore Dressing Works (Northern GOK)). Calculations of ecological risk values based on the content of microcomponents in the water were carried out for man-made (tailings storage) and natural water bodies (the Saksahan river, a pond in the Nedayvoda stream). It was concluded that over time (from 2014 to 2020) the ecological risk of most water bodies is increasing from 0.17 in the Saksahan river to -2.53 in tailings storage. The complex ecological situation on the territory of the Northern GOK proves the need to implement more effective environmental protection measures in order to achieve the criteria of sustainable development.

A survey of perceived risk and protective behaviours towards COVID-19 in 2020 in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Human perceptions and behavioural responses to the risk of epidemics have always been crucial factors in studying and containing disease spread. This study aims to assess and understand the risk perception and the behavioural response of a sample of the population in the Kurdistan Region toward COVID-19. A self-administered online survey (designed on Google Forms) was designed to get a rapid appraisal of the risk perception and behavioural response of people living in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region about COVID-19 from 17-25 November 2020. A total of 390 individuals responded to the survey. Many respondents (65.6%) recognized COVID-19 as a high or very high threat level. The most frequently applied protective behaviours included avoiding spitting on the ground (76.2%), avoiding contacting ill persons (75.9%) and wearing face masks (75.6%). The main source of information about COVID-19 was Internet news (46.2%), followed by social media (44.9%). Significantly higher perceptions of the threat of COVID-19 were found among females (p = 0.004) and those having family members with chronic diseases (p < 0.001). Understanding the general public's risk perception toward the COVID-19 infection is essential for determining effective protective measures and can be used to guide proper preventive behaviour.

Protection of personal data under martial law in Ukraine

The article is devoted to the issue of personal data protection under martial law in Ukraine. A detailed study of this issue has been carried out, aspects of the regulatory environment and levels of personal data protection in such difficult conditions have been considered.&#x0D; In the context of martial law, the violation of the personal data confidentiality may pose serious threats. It has been highlighted that the disclosure of such data can lead to a risk to the personal safety of people, including those involved in the conflict. This can become the basis for blackmail and manipulation, which negatively affects the situation of individuals and the overall situation.&#x0D; The recommendations aimed at preventing such threats and improving the level of personal data protection during martial law have been provided. Particular attention has been paid to the need to develop and implement specialised legal acts that would regulate the protection of personal data in such emergency situations. The possibilities of using modern technologies, in particular data encryption and multi-level authentication, to enhance the security and confidentiality of personal data have also been considered.&#x0D; Implementation of effective personal data protection measures during martial law is an important task to ensure the security and privacy of people. Compliance with regulatory requirements, development of data protection technologies and raising awareness of this issue among the population can help reduce risks and maintain the confidentiality of personal data even in the context of a military conflict.&#x0D; The conclusions presented in this article can be a valuable source of information for legislators and information security professionals dealing with personal data protection under martial law. The results of the study may contribute to the development and implementation of effective data protection strategies aimed at ensuring the security and privacy of participants to the conflict and citizens in general. Significant aspects of the problem of personal data protection under martial law have been considered and recommendations for improving the situation in this area have been provided.

Multi-scenario simulation of runoff and nutrient loads in a rapidly urbanizing watershed during China's Dual Carbon periods

Apprehending the hydrological and nutrient variations in rapidly urbanizing watersheds under changing environments is crucial for pollution control and water resource management. However, existing studies have primarily focused on hydrological processes, neglecting water quality aspects, and comprehensive assessment of future runoff and nutrient loads in these watersheds during China's Dual Carbon periods is limited. This study firstly bridges these gaps by constructing multi-scenario with different levels of “Urban Development - Ecological Conservation” and utilizing latest bias-corrected General Circulation Models or Global Climate Models (GCMs) projections to evaluate future runoff and nutrient loads in the Shenzhen River. The calibrated and validated models display satisfactory performance in simulating runoff, nutrient loads, and land use types. The bias-corrected GCMs projections exhibit enhanced accuracy for temperature variables, particularly during the wet season. Implementing effective ecological protection measures is paramount in mitigating water quantity fluctuations and controlling total nitrogen pollution, which is closely associated with urban development and human activities. Conversely, total phosphorus loads demonstrate greater simulation uncertainty, particularly during the dry season of the Carbon Neutrality period, requiring further exploration. Compared to the baseline period, runoff changes minimally, with notable seasonal variations. The findings highlight the escalating uncertainty in load predictions as time progresses. Additionally, addressing uncertainties in precipitation projections driven by GCMs is imperative, given their substantial influence on runoff and nutrient load simulations, particularly during challenging dry seasons. While further research is needed to reduce simulation uncertainty, our study provides valuable insights into nitrogen-phosphorus pollution control and sustainable water resource management in rapidly urbanizing watersheds, especially during the near-term period.

Phylogeography of Ara militaris (Military Macaw): Implications for Conservation

The Military Macaw (Ara militaris) is an endangered bird species with disjunct geographic distribution across the Neotropics, consisting of three recognized subspecies: One in Mexico (A. m. mexicanus) and two in South America (A. m. militaris and A. m. bolivianus). However, due to the limited phenotypic differentiation between these allopatric taxa, their taxonomic status has been the subject of debate. In this study, we explored mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variability to determine the phylogeographical pattern through phylogenetic and ecological modelling analyses. We also aimed to describe the evolutionary relationships of twelve A. militaris populations. We identified 41 haplotypes in the 300 bp region of the Cytochrome b (Cyt-b) gene of the mtDNA and low nucleotide diversity. The observed phylogeographic structure suggests the existence of two clades: One composed of A. m. militaris and A. m. bolivianus and another consisting solely of A. m. mexicanus. The A. m. mexicanus clade further divides into two recognized subclades: Sierra Madre Oriental and northeastern portion of the Sierra Madre Occidental. Ecological analyses revealed that the niche similarity between these lineages was lower than expected by chance. Additionally, results from low cross-prediction tests indicated that the two lineages have inhabited different environmental spaces since the Late Pleistocene. This divergence may be associated with a steep ecological gradient and contemporary geographical barrier. Based on our results, we suggest that at least the A. m. mexicanus has a divergent evolutionary history; therefore, it should be considered as a different evolutionarily significant and management unit. We recommend that future conservation strategies in Mexico incorporate effective protection measures, including habitat preservation and the reduction of illegal trade, to ensure the preservation of viable populations.

Protecting Mothers against Domestic Violence in the Context of International Child Abduction: Between Golan v Saada and Brussels II-ter EU Regulation

The need to protect victims of domestic violence is becoming increasingly more important in many States. The 1980 Hague Convention on international child abduction, which in principle requires the child’s return and apparently leaves little scope for protecting the child’s mother, is at times perceived as being at odds with this need. The 2022 US Supreme Court’s judgment in Golan v Saada is set to become a leading case with regard to abductions occurring against the backdrop of domestic violence. Although the USSC, out of necessity, considers the issue from the viewpoint of the US legal system, the impact of the decision will be felt well beyond the country’s borders. This paper will start by analysing the legal arguments developed by the USSC in finding that ameliorative measures are not required by the 1980 Hague Convention, but lie at the discretion of the courts, as well as the general principles laid down by the USSC to guide the exercise of that judicial discretion. Furthermore, the rationale for—discretionary, but still relevant—protective measures will be measured against the Brussels II-ter EU Regulation, which has established a different legal framework for EU Member States. In contrast to the position under pure Hague cases, the EU Regulation now clearly calls on the courts of the State of refuge to guarantee the child’s physical and psychological safety by directly adopting provisional measures, which will apply to the child upon return to the State of habitual residence and which are recognizable and directly enforceable in that Member State. It will be argued in this paper that ameliorative/protective measures offer a means for filling a gap that is increasingly being felt within public opinion, but that could undermine the efficacy of the 1980 Hague Convention. The best way of ensuring that domestic violence cases are not neglected, while at the same time remaining within the confines of the 1980 Hague Convention, would be to adopt expeditious, substantively well-defined, and effective protective measures.

Эффективность протравливания семян льна препаратом «Систива»

Abstract. The purpose is testing of a new method of etching flax seeds with a new fungicidal drug with a long-term protective effect of “Sistiva”. Methods. Tested during field experiments on registration tests of pesticides and determination of the economic efficiency of using the results of scientific research in agriculture. The relevance and national economic significance of the development are determined by its relevance to the agroindustrial complex of Russia with the possibility of increasing the efficiency of flax seed etching, replacing old preparations with new ones, contributing to the improvement of biological and economic indicators of flax cultivation technology. The scientific novelty of the research is associated with the priority of searching for acceptable technological methods, including effective plant protection measures, for the flax growing of the Russian Federation. Results. A fungicidal seed protectant “Sistiva” (0.5 l/t), new for flax growing, was identified, which confirmed in field registration tests the long-term protective effect claimed in preliminary experiments and statistically significantly exceeded the effectiveness of the standard seed protectant TMTD (4 l/t). The indicators of the influence of these chemicals on the manifestation of diseases of flax seedlings (anthracnose, ozoniosis (mottling)) and maturing flax plants (anthracnose, septoria (pasmo), aureobazidiosis (polysporosis)), on the yield of flax products are analyzed. In a production environment with the use of an automated etching machine PS-10A, an effective reliable decrease in the manifestation of flax diseases and an increase in its yield associated with the use of the “Sistiva” preparation are shown. In the production experience, he surpassed in biological efficiency and a positive effect on the yield of flax products – the basic seed protectant TMTD. The economic effect of the new recommended option in comparison with the basic one was +15,257 rubles/ha. The environmental and sanitary-hygienic advantages of the use of “Sistiva” over the previously practiced seed etching with toxic chemicals are noted.

Analysis of data from the full-scale prototype testing of the WASP – A novel wave measuring buoy.

To assess the viability of locations for wave energy farms, and design effective coastal protection measures, knowledge of local wave regimes is required. Current regime-measuring devices are expensive, and the aim of the WASP Project is to develop a low-cost, self-powering wave-measuring device. The Wave-Activated Sensor Power Buoy (WASP) comprises a floating body with a moonpool. The relative motion of the water level in the moonpool to the buoy will pressurise and depressurise the air above the water column, which will be used to drive a bidirectional turbine in the manner of an oscillating water column, which will operate in conjunction with a generator to recharge an on-board battery pack. It has previously been demonstrated through tank testing of scale-models that a sea-state may be estimated from measurements of the pressure within the air above the water column under controlled conditions [1]. Important statistical parameters relating to the sea state, such as the significant wave height, zero-cross period et cetera. may then be estimated from the spectral moments of the wave spectrum [2].&#x0D; This paper seeks to validate the use of measurements taken of the pressure in a volume of air contained in a chamber above an oscillating water column (OWC) (which is in communication with the ocean) to estimate the sea state which induces motion of the water column.&#x0D; The WASP was deployed from March to July 2019 at the Smart Bay test facility in Galway Bay, Ireland. The ¼ Scale test site was previously characterised by B Cahill UCC 2011 [3] using data captured by the Marine Institute Datawell WaveRider buoy from 2006 to 2011. Pressure signal data recorded by the WASP at a frequency of 8Hz was processed in to 30-minutes blocks to reflect the presented data from the WaveRider buoy, from which the WASP was moored a distance of 400m from during deployment. Power Density Spectra for 6,500 thirty-minute sea states were generated and an inverse transfer function between the WASP and the WaveRider produced. This allowed for the calculation of the associated significant wave height, Hs, and zero-crossing period, Tz, from the WASP pressure data for each thirty-minute block of data. At this time, outliers and bimodal spectra were removed to simplify the analysis, and the data was binned based on Hs and Tz ranges. For each bin, average inverse transfer functions were generated. A Bretschneider Spectrum [4] was produced using the Hs and Tz values from the WaveRider data for the respective binned WASP data. An average transfer function was then generated between the Bretschneider models and the corresponding sea states for the WASP. Using this final transfer function, a scatter plot of Hs and Tz for the test site was generated and compared against the previously produced scatter plot from the initial resource characterisation of the Galway Bay Test Site in 2011 in order to determine if the WASP is capable of measuring sea-states through measurement of time series pressure signals in the volume of air above the water column in the OWC.

Characterization and Corrosion Behavior of Zinc Coatings for Two Anti-Corrosive Protections: A Detailed Study

The purpose of this research is to characterize and evaluate the corrosion behavior of zinc coatings used for corrosion protection, with a special focus on the S235 steel material. The introduction highlights the need for corrosion protection in industrial settings, as well as the importance of understanding corrosion processes and the development of corrosion products to develop more effective solutions. The study’s goals are to undertake an extensive analysis of corrosion products formed on the zinc coating’s surface, to evaluate the performance of these coatings under atmospheric circumstances, and to investigate the effect of deposition parameters on coating quality. The essential message provided to readers is the critical significance of knowing corrosion product formation mechanisms and zinc coating corrosion behavior in developing long-lasting and effective protection measures. The study methodology includes cycle testing, morphological and chemical examination of corrosion products, as well as optical and electron microscopy and energy-dispersive spectroscopy. Corrosion resistance is assessed using accurate measurements. The results show that zinc coatings have exceptional corrosion resistance under air settings, with the produced corrosion products offering further protection to the underlying material. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that the surface roughness of S235 steel has a substantial impact on the quality and corrosion behavior of hot-dip galvanized coatings. The findings emphasize the necessity of detailed characterization of corrosion products, the effect of depositional factors on zinc coating performance, and the need for novel corrosion protection methods. These discoveries have significant implications for the corrosion protection sector, providing the potential to improve the longevity and efficiency of protective systems used in industrial applications.