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OpenTelemetry Semantic Conventions and Avoiding Broken Observability
Full text linkThis paper discusses the OpenTelemetry semantic conventions and how they enable a steady and accurate read on distributed systems. It reviews stability and predictability in telemetry as attribute schemas and metric schemas evolve. It describes how OTEL Weaver can be used in conjunction with its Schema Processor tool to demonstrate that observability remains stable. That need arises from the growth of microservices and cloud-native architectures: a seemingly trivial change in field names or formats related to telemetry data can break dashboards, alerts, and any other analytical queries, creating an operational blind spot. This would combine a failure scenario from real-life cases through a comparison analysis of changes, such as renaming the method attribute to HTTP.request.method, as well as deployment. The environment attribute is mapped to deployment.environment.name, among others, in the OpenTelementry schema evolution history. Before suggesting any full solution, this method makes this work different. The OTEL Weaver will join to check schemas, create SDKs, and enforce rules with the Schema Handler, which will transform any incoming data into meaningful version goals on the fly. It is a contract between the service instruments and the watch apparatuses. Main deliverables: conversion of the pathway from reactive-issue-based to proactive-schema first journey with better dependability, as well as upkeep of the observability configs, achieved insertion of Weaver via CI/CD channels, enabled super-fast identification of major issues, and at the same time maintaining compatibility both prior and current using Schema Handler with continuous monitoring tasks. Such practices would help organizations preserve their data semantics as OpenTelemetry evolves together with its standards and ancillary services. Software engineers, site reliability engineers, and observability architects in enterprises that employ distributed systems will find this paper particularly useful
Development and Interventions on Vaccines and Complications of Coronavirus
Full text linkThe advent of coronavirus disease has prompted the production of a COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccines, which over 12.7 billion doses worldwide, have been reported to have some complications. Out of the various COVID-19 vaccines, the three most common were studied to analyze their complications. The objectives of the research were (i) evaluation and systematic review of articles based on COVID-19 vaccines, (ii) assessment of complications of variants of COVID-19 vaccines, and (iii) intervention on complications of COVID-19 vaccines from different studies. Adenovirus vector, nucleic acid (mRNA), and protein subunit COVID-19 vaccines complications were assessed and studied using related articles. A systematic review was used to synthesize qualitative findings on COVID-19 vaccine complications. Seventy-five (75) articles were identified and screened from Google, PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase; only 26 articles met the inclusion criteria and were used for the qualitative synthesis. The qualitative findings on COVID-19 vaccine complications were neurological, cerebrovascular, cardiovascular, systemic, and local adverse events
Faster Time-To-Market: Cloud’s Role in Accelerating Software Deployment
Full text linkCloud computing has revolutionized software deployment by enabling rapid provisioning, scalability, and automation, significantly reducing time-to-market. This study examines the impact of cloud technologies on deployment cycles, focusing on the advantages of on-demand provisioning, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and elasticity. Case studies from startups, enterprises, and multinational organizations illustrate how cloud adoption has streamlined workflows, improved resource utilization, and enhanced global scalability. The findings highlight a stark contrast between traditional IT environments and cloud-based solutions, emphasizing the role of cloud computing in driving competitive advantage. Despite challenges such as vendor lock-in and compliance complexities, strategic approaches and robust governance, can help organizations fully leverage the benefits of the cloud. This research provides actionable insights for businesses seeking to optimize deployment efficiency and maintain agility in rapidly evolving markets
Residual-Stress Engineering of Fullerene-Derived Tribofilms: A Sin²? Assessment of Tensile-Layer Suppression in Steel Contacts
Full text linkResidual tensile layers that form beneath sliding asperities play a decisive role in initiating delamination wear. In this work we use the sin²? X-ray diffraction method to quantify the stress state of steel surfaces protected by ? 0.5 wt % Renox modified-fullerene (C??-NP) lubricant additive. Diffraction from the {311} ferrite reflection at six ? tilts yields a linear lattice-strain gradient of 0.00105 ± 0.00003, which converts – through Prevey’s plane-stress formulation with E = 180 GPa and ? = 0.30 – to an in-plane tensile stress of 115 ± 4 MPa. This value lies at least a factor of three below the delamination threshold reported for the same alloy in the Renox project appendix, confirming that the self-assembled 1–3 nm fullerene film lowers the subsurface stress to a mechanically benign level. Sensitivity analysis shows that plausible ±5 % variations in E and ? shift ? by only ±6 MPa, underscoring the robustness of the result. Because a full sin²? scan requires fewer than ten minutes, the method offers a rapid, nondestructive metric for process control. The findings establish residual-stress relaxation – alongside friction reduction – as a critical performance attribute of fullerene-based tribofilms and provide a straightforward quality-assurance tool for their industrial deployment
The February 2025 Mwambashi River Acid and Toxic Spill: Comparative Insights from Global Environmental Disasters
Full text linkThe Mwambashi River disaster of February 2025, caused by the collapse of a tailings dam at a Chinese-owned mine, released over 50 million liters of acidic effluent into the river system. The immediate effects included mass fish kills, farmland destruction, and drinking water contamination. The long-term implications are serious, affecting national food security, biodiversity, and public health. The evacuation of U.S. citizens from the area underscored the global importance of the disaster and revealed some challenges in Zambia\u27s environmental governance.This study uses a comparative case study approach to analyse the Mwambashi Acid and Toxic spill alongside similar international events like Love Canal (USA), Bhopal (India), Chernobyl (Ukraine), Minamata (Japan), Exxon Valdez (USA), Côte d’Ivoire (2006), and the Flint water crisis (USA). The paper examines immediate response measures, long-term remediation tactics, and governance outcomes across these cases by reviewing peer-reviewed literature, reports from international organizations, media accounts, and policy analyses. The findings indicate that rapid evacuation, medical monitoring, and containment strategies are vital in reducing immediate harm. Long-term success relies on enforceable liability frameworks, ongoing ecological rehabilitation, and clear public engagement. Lessons drawn from these comparisons show that weak accountability in cases like Côte d’Ivoire and Dzerzhinsk leads to lasting health and ecological issues. In contrast, the United States and Japan\u27s strong liability and monitoring systems have propelled institutional reforms. For Zambia, the Mwambashi disaster is both a crisis and a chance for improvement. Recommendations for policy changes include enhancing regulatory capacity, establishing liability and compensation mechanisms, restoring water safety and ecosystem health, and increasing community involvement in recovery plans. Taking these steps could turn the Mwambashi spill from a serious failure into a critical moment for reform in environmental governance and sustainable resource management.
Analysis of Scaled Agile on Turkcell “Offering Solutions Team” for Faster and More Qualified Production: SAFe & LeSS
Full text linkAgile methodologies are useful to make organizations adapt to the varying needs and changing market conditions in the world and these methodologies become new generation working methods for organizations. “Offering Solutions Team” is the first team that started to work with agile methodologies in Turkcell and it has been putting different agile methodologies into practice according to the requirements for more than 10 years. On this occasion, it continues to increase its experience day by day. “Offering Solutions Team” works on service, tariff and campaign products of Turkcell and it carries out its operations under the scope of the “Information and Communication Technologies” (ICT) function. Quality of these products, time to market (T2M) and improvements are key process indicators (KPI) for this team. This team having agile maturity has increased its gains by scaling agile and inspired different organizations by sharing its output. SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and LeSS (Large Scale Scrum) are the methodologies that “Offering Solutions Team” use for scaling agile. This article describes the reasons for choosing these methodologies related to the requirements at “Offering Solutions Team”, their experiences and outcomes
Complex Methods of Static Code Analysis in Go: Combination of Classical Approaches and Modern Tools
Full text linkThe paper explores comprehensive approaches to static code analysis for Go, highlighting both foundational theory and advanced practical applications. After examining theoretical constructs—such as abstract syntax trees and rule-based detection—this work presents an overview of current trends, including aggregators like GolangCI-Lint. Attention is given to integrating specialized linters (e.g., misspell, unparam, prealloc, bearer) to bolster detection accuracy and address security vulnerabilities. Through detailed practical examples, the article illustrates how automated reports in pull requests facilitate early bug identification and remediation. Configuration strategies for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines are also outlined, focusing on harnessing multi-layered analysis for improved coverage. Concluding remarks emphasize the importance of combined static analysis tools, domain-specific checkers, and regular inspections to achieve high levels of reliability, readability, and security in Go codebases
The Imperative of Holistic Optimization in Solar-PoweredSystems
Full text linkSolar energy is considered to be the safest technology as regard green energy generation. This study assessed several techniques adopted for distributed iterative algorithm and intelligent control of distributed solar-hybrid microgrids. The study reviews the hybrid renewable system and multi-objective optimization, it also analyses machine learning and AI-driven forecasting by examining the complexity in energy system optimization. This paper explains the integration into existing Infrastructure and dual-use approaches as it integrate solar energy into building envelopes like windows. Solar energy storage and integration were explained alongside with hybridization and System Compatibility. This study further narrates how smart technologies are used for optimization especially with AI-driven forecasting and demand response. Findings reveal that microgrids provide communities or industries with a reliable energy source by combining battery storage. The study concludes that artificial intelligence (AI) is highly efficient in advancing basic development in contemporary microgrid technology
Cross-Blockchain Interoperability Mechanisms: Bridges, Light Clients and Relayer Protocols
Full text linkThe article is devoted to the study and comparative analysis of mechanisms for enabling cross-chain interaction, including bridges, light clients, and relayer-based protocols. The relevance of the work is determined by the growing fragmentation of the blockchain ecosystem, where isolated networks cannot efficiently exchange data and assets, which restrains their widespread adoption. The novelty lies in a comprehensive approach to the classification and evaluation of existing solutions according to criteria such as security, decentralization, and efficiency. Within the work, the fundamental problems of interoperability and the architectural principles of various mechanisms are described. Centralized and decentralized bridges, protocols based on light clients (for example, IBC), and relayer networks are examined. Special attention is paid to the analysis of their trust models and attack vectors. The study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of these approaches to identify their strengths and weaknesses. To achieve this goal, methods of systematic analysis of the scientific literature, comparative analysis, and synthesis are used.The article will be useful for developers of blockchain systems, researchers, and architects of decentralized applications working on the creation of integrated and scalable solutions
Riding the Green Rails: Revolutionising Indian Railways with Renewable Energy
Full text linkThe document focuses on the green initiatives of Indian Railways (IR) to transform into a more sustainable and environment friendly mode of transportation by incorporating renewable energy sources (RES) into its electrification processes. The paper emphasises IR\u27s commitment to achieving Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030 and its strategy to integrate RES, such as solar and wind energy, to power railway electrification. It explores the challenges and potential solutions related to achieving this green initiative, including the use of hybrid microgrids or round-the-clock (RTC) power supply and the adoption of energy-efficient measures in rolling stock design and operations. The document also highlights the importance of collaborative efforts from various stakeholders, to successfully achieve IR\u27s goal of becoming an environmentally sustainable rail transport system by 2030. The paper provides a comprehensive overview of IR\u27s initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and embrace sustainable practices, emphasising the potential of renewable energy sources to transform the railway network into a cleaner, greener, and environmentally sustainable mode of transportation. It underscores the significance of these efforts in reducing carbon emissions, promoting energy efficiency, and contributing to India\u27s broader environmental goals of sustainable development with self-reliance