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The American Journal of Applied Sciences

Volume 6.
Issue 04.

Volume 06 Issue 04

April 2024

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The American Journal of Applied Sciences

VOLUME 6 / ISSUE 04 APRIL 2024
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6 articles

Applied Sciences

6 articles
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Applied Sciences · OPEN ACCESS 01 April 2024

ILLUMINATING CANCER DETECTION: SPECTROSCOPY'S VITAL ROLE IN SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS

Caoimhe Brennan

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This paper explores the pivotal role of spectroscopy in cancer screening and diagnosis, shedding light on its significance in early detection and accurate characterization of cancerous tissues. Spectroscopic techniques offer unique capabilities for non-invasive and real-time analysis of tissue composition, providing valuable insights into biochemical and structural alterations associated with cancer development. By leveraging the inherent molecular signatures of tissues, spectroscopy enables clinicians to identify abnormal changes indicative of cancer presence, facilitating timely intervention and improved patient outcomes. This review examines the principles, methodologies, and applications of spectroscopy in cancer detection across various modalities, including Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and infrared spectroscopy. Additionally, it discusses recent advancements, challenges, and future directions in harnessing spectroscopic technologies for enhanced cancer screening and diagnosis.

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Applied Sciences · OPEN ACCESS 26 April 2024

Toward Resilient and Future-Proof Automotive E/E Architectures: Integrating TSN Ethernet, Cross-Domain Control, and Fault-Tolerant Zonal Computing

Ankit R. Mehra

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Modern automotive electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures are evolving from distributed bus-centric topologies toward zonal, domain-controlled and centralized paradigms that must simultaneously address bandwidth growth, real-time determinism, cybersecurity, and functional safety (Stolz et al., 2010; Brunner et al., 2017; Kugele et al., 2017). Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) over Ethernet has been proposed to meet deterministic communication needs, while zonal controllers and cross-domain master units are proposed to reduce wiring and increase computational consolidation (Ashjaei et al., 2021; Tavella et al., 2022). At the same time, hardware and software fault modes — including soft errors induced by radiation and single-event upsets — demand architectural approaches such as lockstep dual-core designs and fault injection testing to provide automotive-grade resilience (Abdul Salam Abdul Karim, 2023; Oliveira et al., 2017; Nazar, 2012).

Methods: This article synthesizes the technical themes and empirical findings from the supplied literature to construct a coherent, publication-ready exposition. It develops an integrative conceptual architecture that couples TSN-enabled zonal networks with hypervisor-based consolidation, lockstep dual-core safety islands, intrusion-aware middleware tailored for SOME/IP, and fault-injection informed validation. The methodological narrative contrasts tradeoffs across timing, safety, and security dimensions while deriving design heuristics and verification flows from the referenced research corpus (Gehrmann & Duplys, 2020; Baic et al., 2018; Kugele et al., 2017).

Results: The analysis shows that a structured combination of zonal ECUs, TSN-backboned domain control units, and lockstep redundancy significantly reduces end-to-end latency variance, wiring complexity, and overall system cost while maintaining ASIL-compliant safety targets when paired with selective hardware redundancy and software partitioning (Brunner et al., 2017; Haas & Langjahr, 2016; Abdul Salam Abdul Karim, 2023). However, integrating intrusion detection for SOME/IP and addressing multi-vector attacks remain essential to guard aggregated, high-value centralized controllers (Gehrmann & Duplys, 2020). Fault injection and radiation studies underscore the non-negligible incidence of soft errors in consolidated controllers, demanding a combination of hardware redundancy, error detection/correction, and runtime monitoring (Normand, 2001; Oliveira et al., 2017).

Conclusions: A future-proof E/E architecture is hybrid: zonal consolidation for harness reduction, TSN for timing determinism, cross-domain master controllers for coordinated vehicle behavior, and selective lockstep hardware for safety-critical functions. Architectures must be designed holistically: safety, security, real-time, and validation strategies are interdependent and cannot be treated in isolation (Kugele et al., 2017; Saidi et al., 2018). The article concludes with prescriptive design patterns, a prioritized verification agenda, and research opportunities to close gaps identified in the literature.

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Applied Sciences · OPEN ACCESS 21 April 2024

USE OF BASALT AND CLAY MATERIALS IN THE COMPOSITION OF CERAMIC MASSES

Kalbaev Bakhauatdin Aleuatdinovich, Eminov Ashrap Mamurovich, Usmanov Khikmatulla Lutpullayevich, Niyazova Shokhista Mansuraliyevna

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The article examines the chemical mineral composition, the formation of crystalline phases of minerals, the basic properties of ceramic masses with igneous rocks and the formation of minerals during the sintering process in the temperature range 950-1150°C. The results obtained indicate that the introduction of iron-containing basalts stabilizes the structure of ceramic slabs and reduces their sintering temperature. According to geological data, kaolins from the Republic of Karakalpakstan are promising for use.

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Applied Sciences · OPEN ACCESS 23 April 2024

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION: A THREAT TO FEMALE SPORTS PARTICIPATION IN EKITI STATE

ALADE TEMITOPE T.

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Female Genital Mutilation is widespread among the various ethnic groups and socio-economic groups and classes and it is usually practice for cultural, religious, and ritual purposes, often as part of initiation rite into womanhood. Noting that the health of a girl-child is paramount to effective sport participation among elites. Without an optimal healthy living among female or girl-child, sports participation will be male gender focused, leading to gender inequality in sports. Hence, the researcher seek to examine female genital mutilation as impediment to sports participation amongst girl-child in Ekiti State. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study and two hundred (200) respondents were selected using multi-staged sampling techniques. A self-constructed questionnaire was developed by the researcher to collect data for the study. The instrument was validated by experts and a reliability coefficient of 0.86 was obtained using split half method of reliability. All data collected was analysed using inferential statistics of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Regression to test the hypotheses set for the study at 0.05 level of significance.  From the results of the study, that female Genital Mutilation had significant impact on health of a girl-child/women in the society and thereby affecting female sport participation in Ekiti State. Majorly, psychological trauma and health implications of FGM tends to have significant impact on sport participation of females in sport. The researcher therefore recommended that planned health education campaigns are mandatory to elude the drawbacks of female genital mutilation and hazards of continuation of the practice so as to promote the healthy living of female in order to facilitate their participation in sport as well as maintain a balance of gender equality in sport.

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Applied Sciences · OPEN ACCESS 21 April 2024

ENHANCING HYBRID RICE DEVELOPMENT: EXPLORING GENE ACTION AND GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF PARENTAL LINES FOR NOVEL HYBRIDS

Orimer Ashraf, Amenhotep Dawood

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Hybrid rice has significantly contributed to global food security by increasing yield potential and improving resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses. To further enhance the development of novel hybrids, understanding the gene action and genetic improvement of parental lines is crucial. This study explores the mechanisms of gene action governing important agronomic traits in parental lines and investigates strategies for genetic enhancement to create high-performing hybrids. Through a combination of molecular genetics, breeding techniques, and field trials, this research elucidates the genetic basis of key traits and identifies promising parental lines for hybrid rice breeding programs. Insights gained from this study inform breeding strategies aimed at developing superior hybrids with improved yield, quality, and stress tolerance, ultimately contributing to sustainable rice production and food security.

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Applied Sciences · OPEN ACCESS 19 April 2024

THE STUDY OF SOCIAL NETWORKS AS AN ACTIVE FACTOR INFLUENCING THE FORMATION OF YOUTH VALUES FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF PSYCHOLOGY

Jumaboyev Abbos Xasan ogli

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The article is devoted to the phenomenon of "virtual" social media as a factor influencing the formation of markers of the value palette and preferences of modern youth. The purpose of this study is to identify among the youth audience the role of social media in the formation of value-semantic attitudes and preferences. Through the content analysis of virtual discourse, the authors determine the motives for the inclusion of young people in virtual communities and the content orientation of these virtual groups. As a result, the authors conclude that the dominant force of social networks is the self-affirmation of a personality with an active representative sample included in various communities, living and acting according to the rules of these groups and receiving social approval and support, which often leads to a break with cultural tradition and the formation of a new type of personality, which determines the novelty and relevance of the research in in modern conditions of the development of a digital society.

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