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APPLICATION OF PHOTOGRAMMETRY IN REVERSE ENGINEERING OF MACHINE-BUILDING FACILITIES

To recreate an object in the form of a virtual model based on an existing physical detail, the paper proposes to use the Autodesk ReCap Photo cloud service. Using this service, it is possible to create virtual three-dimensional models by laser scanning a real object or using a digital camera and subsequent digital reproduction of this object in digital space. However, the widespread use of laser scanners and software is very limited due to their high cost. The paper proposes a cheaper, more accessible and no less accurate method that is easy to apply in practice - the method of digital reverse engineering photogrammetry. The method is based on creating a three-dimensional model from two-dimensional photographs using the proposed software. With its help, the user uploads a set of photos to Autodesk's servers and receives a triangulated model of the object with all real dimensions and high quality textures. The data obtained was subsequently imported for further processing into another program of this family, the Autodesk Inventor package. The Autodesk Inventor package has a user-friendly interface and a large set of tools for modeling engineering products. To demonstrate the scale and level of sophistication of ReCap Photo, we demonstrate the options included in the application: first of all, the application supports almost all laser scan file formats. In addition, point clouds can be edited arbitrarily - deleted, copied, highlighted, or even added survey points. As a result, it is possible not only to create technical documentation, but also to reconstruct objects with millimeter accuracy. Visualization and design make it possible to eliminate possible errors. It has been demonstrated that such models can be used to design and obtain working documentation. Due to the identity of the spatial virtual model and the real physical object, the accuracy and quality of design is improved. Thus, it is clearly shown that the presented methodology significantly reduces labor intensity and increases efficiency.

Functional Plant Substrates in Sourdough Fermentation: Hops, Kombucha, and Grape Pomace

Sourdough fermentation represents a cornerstone of traditional and modern baking, offering enhanced flavour, texture, and nutritional benefits. With the increasing demand for sustainable and functional food products, plant-derived substrates have emerged as transformative tools in artisanal and industrial bread production. These ingredients address critical challenges such as microbial stability, shelf life, and sensory quality while contributing unique biofunctional properties like antioxidant activity and antimicrobial effects. Despite their promise, challenges such as bitterness from hops, phenolic inhibition in grape pomace, and the scalability of kombucha starters underscore the need for precise optimization strategies. Emerging biotechnological approaches, including encapsulation, synthetic biology, and genetic engineering of microbial strains, are explored as solutions to maximize the efficiency and consistency of these substrates. This review provides a roadmap for integrating plant-derived fermentation substrates into sustainable baking practices, with implications for meeting consumer preferences and advancing functional food innovation.

Neuroethical implications of AI-driven productivity tools on intellectual capital: a theoretical and econometric analysis

PurposeThis study explores the dual impact of AI-driven productivity tools on employee performance, well-being and sustainability, focusing on the key metrics of productivity, innovation, stress, job satisfaction and sustainability.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses econometric models and simulated data and applies difference-in-differences and regression analysis to assess the effects of AI tools on 1,000 simulated employees.FindingsAI tools enhance productivity but offer limited support for innovation. They increase stress and reduce job satisfaction while improving governance outcomes and transparency.Research limitations/implicationsUsing simulated data may limit real-world applicability. Future studies should validate findings with empirical data regarding long-term sustainability impacts.Practical implicationsA balanced AI strategy combining training and well-being support is vital to mitigate stress and sustain employee satisfaction during AI integration.Social implicationsMonitoring employee well-being and sustainability metrics is fundamental to ensure responsible AI adoption.Originality/valueThis research provides new insights into balancing AI’s productivity benefits with its psychological and ethical implications, offering guidelines for responsible implementation.

Multifunctional coreid bug pheromones for efficient bioprotection against legume pests and enhanced food productivity

BackgroundIn Africa, food legumes such as cowpeas and beans constitute important sources of proteins for millions of rural and urban populations. However, attacks by multiple pest species can reduce yields by up to 80%. Small-holder farmers protect their crops against pests using conventional insecticides, thereby contributing to insecticide resistance and jeopardizing food safety. To date, no alternative sustainable practices are available to reduce insecticide use in the management of legume pests. This study aimed to provide a sustainable alternative to insecticide use based on semiochemicals to manage multiple legume pest species and enhance food productivity.ResultsUsing coupled gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS) and coupled GC-electroantennographic detection (EAD) analyses, we identified 2-methylbutyl 2-methylbutanoate as the male-produced aggregation pheromone of the legume pest, Clavigralla elongata, a coreid bug species specific to East Africa. In multi-site field trials conducted in West Africa and East Africa, 2-methylbutyl 2-methylbutanoate and its analogue, isopentyl butanoate, previously identified from the pan-tropical coreid bug, C. tomentosicollis, both lured multiple legume insect pest species including from the Clavigralla genus, the legume pod-borer Maruca vitrata, flower thrips Megalurothrips sjostedti, and whitefly Bemisia tabaci into traps. Additionally, both pheromones lured the Clavigralla natural enemy parasitoid Gryon fulviventris into traps. The whitefly was only captured in pheromone-baited traps in East Africa. Deployment of an optimized pheromone trapping system significantly reduced legume pests and increased natural enemy density by up to sixfold compared to farmer practice (insecticide-treatment) and control. Legume yields for pheromone and insecticide treatments were comparable, ~ 320–590% higher than untreated controls.ConclusionThese findings establish coreid bug pheromones as effective novel multifunctional semiochemical-based tools for sustainable legume pest management and production without insecticide use.Graphical abstract

Generative AI in Education: Assessing Usability, Ethical Implications, and Communication Effectiveness

The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence tools for textual production, such as ChatGPT, has been accompanied by a proliferation of similar tools used for creating images, audiovisual content, and motion graphics. These tools, valued for their creativity, are increasingly employed in the fields of art, education, and entertainment to enhance content creation, particularly on social media, while also reducing production costs. However, their use is not without controversy, as they raise significant ethical concerns, including the potential for generating fake news and disinformation. This paper presents an analysis of higher education students’ perspectives on the use of generative artificial intelligence tools within the context of a university course. The research was conducted through semi-structured interviews with 10 fourth-year students from the Department of Communication and Digital Media at the University of Western Macedonia. The study aims to provide an initial understanding of the impact of these tools in both education and communication, focusing on students who are future professionals in the communication field. The interviews explored the potential benefits of these technologies, which were valued highly, and the challenges presented such as privacy and credibility issues, which concerned the participants. Misinformation and deception were cited as the most significant risks, while these tools were evaluated positively in terms of communicative purposes, but still maintaining skepticism.

Quality of Medical Waste Management to Enhance Public Trust in Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare facilities serve as providers of health services for individuals or groups. Healthcare services involve activities that require materials or equipment, generating medical waste that must be recorded and reported. Public trust in medical waste management forms the foundation for maintaining clean healthcare facilities. A clean organization starts with honest and ethical personnel, as reflected in the routine and periodic quality of their work reports. High-quality medical waste management reports can serve as an evaluation and productivity tool for healthcare personnel handling and managing medical waste. This research is crucial as public health relies on clean healthcare facilities. Moreover, the sustainability of medical waste management depends on proper and continuous reporting. Hence, this study explores the quality of medical waste management in enhancing public trust in healthcare facilities. Using a qualitative, descriptive-analytic approach, this research involves informants such as the head of the sanitation department, the head of nursing wards, cleaning service staff, and medical waste handlers. Data collection tools include surveys, interviews, and documentation. Findings reveal that nursing wards producing medical waste need more work reports on medical waste management. Nursing wards must know the volume of materials or medical waste produced. Reports from the sanitation department are partial and not comprehensive, often failing to comply with standard operational procedures for proper medical waste management.

Blockchain and Traceability of Geographical Indication Products

Traceability plays a significant role in food supply chains by ensuring food safety through piloting risks and quality. It helps to ensure that all production steps meet specification and quality requirements. It is also a very important tool for geographical indication products as it proves the authenticity of products, indicates their origin and, consequently, prevents counterfeiting. The system must be efficient and have anti-tampering features. Using blockchain technology can render these systems nearly perfect

Potyvirus-Based Vectors for Heterologous Gene Expression in Plants.

Over the past two decades, plant viral vectors have emerged as a powerful tool for the production of recombinant proteins in plants. Among the different plant viruses engineered to carry foreign genes of interest in their genomes, potyviruses have gained attention due to their polyprotein expression strategy and broad host range. To date, at least eleven different species belonging to the genus Potyvirus have been used for heterologous gene expression in both their natural and experimental hosts. This review article provides an overview of the current state of potyvirus-based plant viral vectors, discussing the advantages and limitations of these systems. We also discuss the future challenges and potential applications of potyvirus-based expression vectors, including the production of vaccines, nanoparticles, therapeutics, and metabolic engineering. Overall, we highlight the potential of potyvirus-based vectors as a versatile tool for recombinant protein production in plants.

TASK PULSE

Effective workforce management is essential in today's fast-paced work environment. Task Pulse is a mobile-based solution designed to address common workforce management challenges. It offers real-time project and task tracking, a skill development tracker, and seamless integration with productivity tools. The app's features promote employee growth and align organizational objectives. Planned enhancements aim to further optimize workflows and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Keywords: Employee Management, Workforce Analytics, Task Tracking, Mobile Solutions, Skill Development

USAGE OF WEB TOOLS IN ACCESSING AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION AMONG CROP FARMERS IN SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA

Information is a vital tool in Agricultural production. Farmers may utilize web tools in numerous ways. It may provide new information services to rural regions, where farmers will have more influence over communication channels. Access to new information sources is essential for sustainable farming. Using online technologies effectively and efficiently can make extension workers' jobs simpler and enable information distribution and after-extension services. This enables a free flow and continuous contact with the farmers on updated information that is useful for agricultural productivity. The study therefore described the socioeconomic characteristics of farmers, determined the farmers’ usage of web tools in accessing agricultural information and constraints faced in the usage of web tools in accessing of agricultural information. The study was carried out in south west, Nigeria using a multi-stage sampling technique among two hundred and ninety nine (299) crop farmers. Primary data were collected and analyzed using descriptive analysis. Result of analysis showed that most of the respondents were male, 46.8% had primary education with about 15 years of farming experience and an average income of N760,000. The findings further found that whatsapp was the mostly used web tool for receiving agricultural related information by the respondents, however, it requires special types of devices to use some of the web tools, The study concludes that if the constraints faced was solved, then the level of usage of web tools will increase and enhance agricultural productivity. The study therefore recommended among others that crop farmers needs to be trained on almost all the identified web tools.

Nanotechnology for sustainability of agriculture and environment: Green synthesis and application of nanoparticles – A review

Moreover, with the continuous population increase worldwide, there is more demand of food and other daily necessities, which require double agriculture production to provide adequate food for humanity from the same available natural resources. Therefore, looking for new techniques to combat various challenges is instantly needed to sustain crop production and provide enough food for humanity. The use of nano-technology in agriculture field represents an important tool for consistent production of agriculture crops and assists farmers with new practice management systems such as precision agriculture systems, the aim of which is to increase productivity and reduce expenses. Nanotechnology plays an important role in altering agriculture food production. The particles ranging from 1 to 100 nm are accounted as nanoparticles, which usually have high surface energy, big surface area and quantum quarantine. Most notably, nanoparticles increase crop yield by increasing the effectiveness of agricultural inputs to enable site-targeted, controlled nutrient delivery, assuring the least amounts of agro-inputs needed. Additionally, the main aim in agricultural production is to facilitate plants' faster adaptation to the increasingly severe climate change factors, such as high temperatures, low water availability, salinity, alkalinity and environmental pollution with heavy metals, without jeopardizing the delicate ecosystems that are currently in place. This review illustrates the effect of numerous nanoparticles on diverse plants of many concentrations, sizes and shapes. The molecular and genetic response to NPs, their method of action and their interactions with biomolecules should be the main areas of study in the future.

Implementation of the Sugeno Fuzzy Method in a Firefighting Robot Prototype with an All-Wheel Drive System

The purpose of this study is how to implement the Fuzzy Sugeno method to a fire-fighting robot prototype with all wheel drive system. Resculpts by transferring academic input to specific fields of knowledge, as many problems have become increasingly adaptable due to technology or the growth of AI, which is fast becoming the dominant productivity tool. Fuzzy method is a mathematical method used to overcome the problems of small uncertainties and imprecision. The first prototype of the fire-fighting robot which will be able to use all-wheel drive system is meant to mitigate the risk of large fire and to detect as soon as possible. Observational results verify that the Robot prototype follows its intended workflow as well as can complete its mission to both detect and eliminate fire hazards. The speed of the wheel is controlled on three levels slow (0 RPM), moderate (50 RPM), and fast (100 RPM) using Fuzzy Sugeno method. Also, in response time is set by using Fuzzy Sugeno method which is set to 1 second, 2 seconds, and 3 seconds

Working Condition Sensitivity Analysis and Optimal Structure Parameter Determination of IVT Based on CFD and Orthogonal Experiment

To address liquid accumulation in horizontal gas wells, a specialized internal vortex tool (IVT) was developed for use in the horizontal sections, functioning as a drainage gas recovery device. This tool operates by leveraging centrifugal forces generated during fluid swirl to separate liquid from gas. The study examined the performance of IVT under various operational conditions and sought to identify optimal structural parameters. Through a controlled variable approach, the impact of inlet velocity and the water-gas volume ratio on pressure drop range, MGV (maximum gas velocity), and MVFLP (maximum liquid phase volume fraction) was analyzed. The results indicated that when the inlet velocity is between 2-4m/s and the water to gas volume ratio is between 0.5-2m3/104m3, the smaller the inlet velocity and the smaller the water to gas volume ratio, the better the gas-liquid separation effect of the IVT. An orthogonal test was subsequently employed to fine-tune the tool's structural parameters for different conditions, culminating in the creation of a comprehensive optimization chart for IVT. This study can effectively design drainage gas production tools for gas wells under different working conditions, reduce energy loss during drainage gas production, effectively utilize downhole resources, and achieve the goal of increasing natural gas well production and reducing costs.

Evaluating Trichoderma-containing Biofungicide and Grafting for Productivity and Plant Health of Triploid Seedless Watermelon in California’s Commercial Production

Two field experiments were carried out in 2022 and 2023 within commercial watermelon fields in Stockton and Modesto, CA, USA. Two Trichoderma-containing products were applied to the grafted and nongrafted watermelon seedlings through tray soaking or field chemigation. All seedlings were mechanically transplanted into a split-split plot design with the Trichoderma product as the main factor and application method (tray soaking and chemigation) as the sub-plot. The sub-sub-factor included three interspecific hybrid squash rootstocks (Cucurbita maxima × Cucurbita moschata) ‘Cobalt’, ‘Flexifort’, and ‘RS841’ that were grafted with the commercial seedless watermelon scion ‘Summer Breeze’. All treatments were replicated four times. Vine health was visually assessed three times, and canopy coverage was assessed for a total of six measurements for each year. Harvest was conducted three times in 2022 and twice in 2023 to analyze yield and quality differences among treatments. Aboveground and root samples from defective plants were taken amid the harvest and shipped to the University of California, Davis Fungal Pathology Diagnostics Research Laboratory for identification of soilborne fungal pathogens to confirm or rule out their involvement in vine declines initially attributed to nonpathogenic factors. The laboratory diagnosis indicated that Macrophomina was morphologically identified from the foot and root isolations of 67% of the submitted nongrafted, non-Trichoderma-biofungicide–treated plants in 2022. Further sequencing results confirmed the primary pathogen, Macrophomina phaseolina, from 50% of those submitted plant samples. In addition, putative Fusarium root and stem rot (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. radices-cucurmerinum) and Falciforme crown rot and decline (Fusarium noneumartii) from runners and roots of nongrafted, noninoculated plants in the 2022 experiment were also reported. However, no significant soilborne fungal pathogens were found in the 2023 experiment. In both trials, the effects of Trichoderma-containing biofungicides and their application methods on preventing vine decline, maintaining canopy coverage, and enhancing fruit yield and quality were not as remarkable as grafting. The average grafting effect contributed to 83% and 53% decrease of vine decline compared with the nongrafted plants in 2022 and 2023. Overall, grafted plants yielded 47.6% and 32.4% more than the nongrafted counterpart in 2022 and 2023, respectively. In addition, grafting exerted predominant influence on fruit firmness and rind thickness. The study results indicated that grafting onto multipathogen resistance watermelon rootstocks serves as an effective production tool to maintain fruit yield, quality, and plant health under both pathogenic and disease-free conditions. Further work is still needed to continue evaluating best practical application protocols of Trichoderma-based biofungicides and other biopesticides to enhance product effectiveness and end users’ confidence in reducing soilborne diseases and reliance on conventional fumigants.

Penerapan Modern Farm untuk Menunjang Higienitas dan Kemadirian Pangan di Pondok Pesantren Darul Mutaqin Kota Batu

One of the important contributions from the academic community of Brawijaya University is the empowerment of students in the boarding school setting. A range of empowerment programs have been adopted, encompassing the enhancement of traditional beverage production tools and workshop tools, as well as the introduction of handicraft innovations to augment income. The economy of the students and members of the Darul Mutaqin Islamic boarding school in Dau Village, Batu City, primarily relies on donations, supplemented by revenue generated from the sale of herbal goods. The school is strategically located next to rice fields, which offer ample natural resources. Food self-sufficiency can be achieved by utilizing animal husbandry techniques that involve feeding animals with nutritious green feed derived from agricultural waste, such as water hyacinth and maize stalks. This approach holds significant promise. Presently, the livestock industry at Darul Mutaqin Islamic Boarding School, namely in poultry farming, remains underdeveloped despite the ample availability of natural resources. Poultry farming, a generally manageable approach, might suffer a decrease in economic profitability if not adequately planned. The implementation of suitable technology via the Doktor Mengabdi initiative is anticipated to enhance students' proficiency in animal husbandry, augment livestock yield, and uphold environmental well-being. Darul Mutaqin's future goals include attaining financial self-sufficiency. This effort offers solutions by implementing a cutting-edge pilot project for a contemporary livestock system that integrates diverse mechanization and automation technology. The purpose of these suitable technologies is to generate sustainable poultry products, hence benefiting the pesantren community.

Application of Risk-Based Audit Approach by Sole Practitioners and Local Audit Firms: Towards Fully-Compliant Financial Reports

The study examined the factors influencing the implementation of the Risk-Based Audit Approach (RBAA). Key variables identified were auditor capability, availability of audit professionals, integration of information technology, job pressure on auditors, competitiveness of audit firms, and audit fees. The respondents included sole practitioners and employed auditors in local audit firms. The research used a quantitative method, employing structured questionnaires to capture respondents’ perceptions. The findings revealed that auditor capability is the most critical factor in applying RBAA. For effective implementation, auditors need industry-specific experience, sufficient training hours, balanced staffing leverage, investment in IT and productivity tools, compliance with firm regulations, and a good ratio of audit hours to risk areas and audit phases. Skilled auditors are more adept at identifying and addressing potential issues. Future research could explore factors affecting auditor capability and the availability of audit professionals.

Fractionating the Flavonoids in Lonicerae japonicae Flos and Lonicerae flos via Solvent Extraction Coupled with Automated Solid-Phase Extraction.

Due to the structural diversity of flavonoids in functional plant foods and the inherent limitations of existing techniques, it is important to develop a simple and green (environmentally friendly) method of extracting flavonoids from plant foods. In this study, a method involving solvent extraction followed by automated solid-phase extraction was developed for extracting flavonoids from Lonicerae japonicae flos (JYH) and Lonicerae flos (SYH), both of which are widely used functional plant-based foods in Asian countries. For the optimisation of the solvent extraction method, solvent concentration (0.0, 20.0, 40.0, 60.0, 80.0 and 100.0% (v/v) of ethanol-water solution), extraction temperature (40, 60 and 80 °C) and extraction time (15.0, 30.0, 60.0, 90.0 and 120.0 min) were evaluated via design of experiment after screening. For solid-phase extraction, five cartridges (Strata-X, InertSep RP-2, InertSep RP-C18, Bond Elut-ENV, Oasis Prime HLB) were evaluated and different elution steps were optimised to obtain high recoveries (79.69-140.67%) for eight target flavonoids, including rutin, isoquercetin and luteolin. Antioxidant capacity assays revealed that JYH samples demonstrated superior antioxidant potential compared to SYH. The optimised extraction method provides a valuable tool for industrial-scale flavonoid production.

A Review of the State of the Art 3D Generative Models and Their Applications

Ever since 2022, there has been a large number of 3D generative models that have been devised and published, such as AvatarGen, CityDreamer, and HOLOFUSION. Generally speaking, these models can perform tasks such as generating a 3D human model, creating an unbounded city scene, and constructing a 3D object. And it is not a surprise that 3D generative models are very popular these years because there has been a witness of huge need for 3D models in the global market and the models themselves also serve as both convenient and productive tools for the relevant industries. For instance, 3D generative models can utilize a combination of Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) and Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) or Neural Radiance Field (NeRF) or Diffusion Model to produce 3D human model; Autoregressive Model or Feature Extraction + Volume Rendering to generate 3D scenes; Diffusion Model or GAN + MLP to produce 3D objects. This paper tries to present a taxonomy of the main 3D generative models from the angle of the kinds of outputs and strategies employed by different models.

Optimization of production and marketing of stamped batik based on local wisdom through digital marketing

The development of stamped batik based on local wisdom is a strategic effort to preserve culture and enhance the competitiveness of Indonesia’s batik industry. The partners in this program faced two main challenges: limited tools and materials for production and restricted marketing reach. This community service program aims to improve the efficiency of stamped batik production by providing the necessary equipment, such as batik stamp tools, while enhancing marketing efforts through digital marketing training. The implementation methods included the procurement of production tools, socialization, and training on stamped batik techniques, as well as mentoring to ensure high-quality production outcomes. On the marketing aspect, the program provided training on product photography and videography, registration on digital platforms such as Google Maps, Google Business, Instagram, and Shopee, as well as training on e-commerce utilization. The program results demonstrated increased production capacity with the addition of tools and materials, and expanded marketing reach through partner registration on various digital platforms. This program not only supports the sustainability of stamped batik culture based on local wisdom but also strengthens the competitiveness of the partners in a broader market.

A Novel Thermostable Laminarinase with High Activity from Streptomyces albus and Its Catalytic Characteristics in Laminarin Degradation.

Laminarin oligosaccharides (LOSs) degraded from laminarin present nutritional functions. Laminarinases with high activity and good stability are significant tools for LOS production. OUC-SaLam66, a novel GH128 laminarinase from Streptomyces albus, was heterologously expressed. OUC-SaLam66 harbored a significant activity advantage up to 2294.80 U/mg at 45 °C and pH 4.0; meanwhile, it could preserve 80% activity at 45 °C for 12 h, indicating good stability. Significantly, its residual activity was over 75% after incubating at 100 °C for 1 h. Differential scanning calorimetry and molecular dynamic modeling revealed that its melting point and RMSD average point were 114.83 °C and 0.125 nm at 100 °C, respectively, which further proved its superior stability. Its apparent Km and Vmax against laminarin were 6.437 mM and 2.5 μg/min/mg, respectively. Hydrolysis products were mainly composed of laminaritriose and laminaribiose. The high activity and thermostability of OUC-SaLam66 make it a promising candidate for LOS preparation.