bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Indigenous Identity and Household Food Insecurity are Associated with Poor Health Outcomes in Canada
Authors: Willows Noreen D. , Loewen Olivia K. , Blanchet Rosanne , Godrich Stephanie L. , Veugelers Paul J. , Alexander Research Committee
Published: March 2024

Purpose: To examine whether Indigenous identity and food insecurity combined were associated with self-reported poor health.

Methods: Data from the 2015–2016 Canadian Community Health Survey and multiple logistic regression were employed to evaluate the association between Indigenous identity, household food insecurity, and health outcomes, adjusted for individual and household covariates. The Alexander Research Committee in Alexander First Nation (Treaty 6) reviewed the manuscript and commented on the interpretation of study findings.

Results: Data were from 59082 adults (3756 Indigenous). The prevalence of household food insecurity was 26.3% for Indigenous adults and 9.8% for non-Indigenous adults (weighted to the Canadian population). Food-secure Indigenous adults, food-insecure non-Indigenous adults, and food-insecure Indigenous adults had significantly (p < 0.001) greater odds of poor health outcomes than food-secure non-Indigenous adults (referent group). Food-insecure Indigenous adults had 1.96 [95% CI:1.53,2.52], 3.73 [95% CI: 2.95,4.72], 3.00 [95% CI:2.37,3.79], and 3.94 [95% CI:3.02,5.14] greater odds of a chronic health condition, a chronic mental health disorder, poor general health, and poor mental health, respectively, compared to food-secure non-Indigenous adults.

Conclusions: Health policy decisions and programs should focus on food security initiatives for all Canadians, including addressing the unique challenges of Indigenous communities, irrespective of their food security status.
OAT ADAPTABILITY TO ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES AND TECHNOLOGICAL FACTORS
Authors: Kalenska S. M. , Fediv R. V.
Published: March 2024

Global climate changes cause the acceleration of environmental factors changes - temperature, unevenness of precipitation, drought, which has a significant effect on the yield. Food systems need expanded species biodiversity that are multifunctional in use and sufficiently tolerant to growing conditions. One of these cultures is oats which extremely valuable in human nutrition and provision
fodder base. The purpose of the research is to establish the adaptability of oat varieties sowing under variable conditions of nutrition, thermal regime and moisture supply during the years of research. Field research with oat varieties was conducted during 2021-2023 in the stationary experiment of the Plant Breeding Department of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine in a separate subdivision "Agronomic Research Station" (Pshenychne village, Fastivskyi district, Kyiv region ) on typical low humus chernozems. Varieties of oats vary in terms of adaptability due to genetic and environmental characteristics and technological factors of cultivation. The analysis of environmental factors was carried out - thermal units accumulation, sums of active and effective temperatures, GTK for biologically active minima at the level
+5C and +10C. It is proved that the ecological factors characteristic for growing oats are used for calculation indicators for the biological minimum of +5С. Sums of thermal accumulation units for the period March - July on average for the years 2021 - 2023 was 2229.7; active temperatures for a biologically active minimum of +5С –2004.2; active temperatures for biologically active minimum +10С–1768.5; effective temperatures for a biologically active minimum of +5С–1361.5; effective temperatures for the biologically active minimum +10C–797.1C. The adaptability of varieties was identified through their plasticity and stability. The plasticity of the varieties increased with an increase of macronutrients in combination with sulfur. Highly plastic and stable varieties are Ivory, Zubr, Legin Nosivskyi - the coefficient of plasticity is equal or exceeds 1 for all fertilizing systems. The Ivory variety is high plastic and stable and responds positively to improvement of nutrition conditions: coefficient of plasticity - 1.00 - 1.32, coefficient of stability - 0.00 - 0.037. The Neptune variety is low-plastic and unstable for almost every rates of fertilizers, except for combinations with sulfur. For the Svitanok variety was established a positive reaction to increasing the rates of macroelements in combination with sulfur - the plasticity coefficient increased from 0.65, the stability coefficient from 0.015 in the control variant to 1.70 and 0.018, respectively, for the introduction N120P120K120S45+N30. There was a similar reaction for the Zakat variety - coefficient increased from 0.86 in the control version to 1.44 with applying N120P120K120S45+ N30.
DROUGHT-RESISTANCE ELEMENTS AND HEAT-RESISTANCE OF VARIETIES AND HYBRIDS OF COLUMNAR APPLE TREES
Authors: Havryliuk O. S , Yevdokymov D. S. , Korol I. L. , Kushym A. V. , Maiboroda D. S. , Oliinyk B. I.
Published: March 2024

The recent climate instability has led to an increase in the strength and frequency of environmental stressors affecting fruit plants. As a result, their physiological condition deteriorates, and their resistance to adverse biotic and abiotic factors decreases. The aim of the research was to determine the drought and heat resistance of varieties and hybrids of columnar apple trees in the Forest-Steppe region of Ukraine. During the studies, the overall condition of the plants was assessed, the dates of the onset of phenological phases were recorded, tissue hydration, water deficit, and water-holding capacity of the leaves were determined. Based on the observations, we conclude that all varieties and hybrids of columnar apple trees exhibit good to excellent overall condition, making them suitable for cultivation in this zone.
PRODUCTIVITY OF WINTER CANOLA IN THE CONDITIONS FG “VROZHAYNE” OF VINNYTSIA OBLAST
Authors: Skatula Yu. M. , Didyk O. A.
Published: March 2024

The article provides measures to improve the intensive technology of growing winter rapeseed with a high level of adaptability for specific growing conditions when using a fertilizer system; the latest research and publications were elaborated; objectively assessed the importance and relevance of the study of the optimization of the main nutrients in order to achieve high performance indicators of winter rapeseed. The results of the study of the effect of different rates of mineral fertilizers on the formation of seed yield of the highly productive domestic winter rapeseed hybrid Hulk were analyzed. It has been established that mineral fertilizers are currently the basis for intensive technologies and play the most significant part in the cost structure of winter rapeseed cultivation technology. In today's difficult economic conditions, it is especially necessary to pay attention to the application of phosphorus fertilizers, because the provision of the soils of Ukraine with phosphorus fertilizers does not exceed 10% of their need, which poses a threat of soil degradation and a decrease in the productivity of agricultural crops.

It has been established that winter rapeseed is particularly picky about the level of nitrogen nutrition. The highest efficiency is the application of nitrogen fertilizers to the soil in the form of KAS. Foliar feeding, effective only to eliminate nutrient deficiencies in the plant. The main method of providing plants with trace elements can be foliar feeding, which improves the availability of nutrients and reduces feeding costs. It is recommended to apply complex mineral fertilizers SUPERFOSFAT Makosh (P37Са62S60В0,4Zn0.4) + КАС64 in spring on frozen soil + microfertilizer AminoAlexin, at the rate of 1,0 l/ha in the stem formation phase + Vuksal Microplant 1,5 l/ha in the budding phase of winter rape, which will allow to obtain the yield of winter rape seeds at the level of 3,94 t/ha.
THE SPECIES DIVERSITY AND LIFE CONDITIONS OF DENDROFLORA OF THE CLINICAL HOSPITAL OF UKRZALIZNYTSIA JSC, DNIPRO CITY
Authors: Ilchenko L. A. , Mylnikova O. О.
Published: March 2024

The role of the landscaping of hospital areas is considered. The purpose of the study is to identify the species composition and assess the life conditions of green spaces of the Clinical Hospital On Railway Transport of the “Healthcare Centre” Branch of Ukrzaliznytsia JSC inDniproCity. To achieve it, the methods of route and visual surveys, analysis and calculations are applied.

The range of tree and shrub vegetation is examined and 44 species belonging to 35 genera and 18 families are found. The heterogeneity of dendroflora in terms of species diversity depending on the place of plant growth on the territory of the hospital is established. The rate of coniferous and broadleaved species in green spaces with the distribution of life forms is illustrated. The range of gymnosperms is assessed as insufficient. The most diverse in terms of taxonomic and the most numerous in terms of quantitative composition of the family are determined – Rosaceae and Cupressaceae, respectively. Trees and shrubs are singled out for their decorative properties. Attention is focused on the problem caused by uncontrolled self-reproduction of some tree species: Robinia pseudoacacia, Acer negundo, Acer ptatanoides, Morus alba, Fraxinus lanceolata, Ulmus pumila, Padus racemosa. It is found that the landscaping of the specified area is formed mainly by introduced species. The representatives of North America are dominant. The most common species are found to be Thuja occidentalis, Robinia pseudoacacia, Acer negundo. An analysis of the compatibility of trees and shrubs in relation to moisture is made: mesophytes are identified as the dominant group (40.5% of the total number of plants), xerophytes, xeromesophytes and mesoxerophytes cover 56.7%. The data of measurements of trunk diameters (in the range of 2 to 106 cm) and plant height with justification of its variation, depending on age, are published. The tallest individuals are found among the Populus nigra and P. Simonii species. The life conditions of green spaces are assessed based on the distribution by appropriate categories. The number of healthy specimens is recorded at the level of 63.7%. The rest (36.3%) are represented by the species of varying degrees of weakening and damage. Among them, the lion’s share of plants (23%) belongs to the first category. Recommendations for the optimization of the range of studied dendroflora are given and the perspective of further scientific research is outlined.
Classrooms Acoustic Evaluation to Enhance Quality of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Lindawati  , M. Mahyuddin  , Mery Silviana  , Amilia Hasbullah
Published: March 2024

The acoustical condition in the classroom frequently affects the quality of teaching and learning activities in higher education Institutions. Lecture activities require a favorable environment that is free of noise. The study aims to assess the acoustical condition of the C101 classroom, Engineering Faculty, Abulyatama University. Data collection was conducted by measuring Background Noise Levels and student perception of noise using a set of questionnaires. The result revealed that the average background noise level (BNL) measured in the classroom is 56,9 decibels. It shows that the BNL measured is greater than the noise permitted by the Indonesian government for the education area. The primary cause of this noise is the students activity inside the classroom during learning activities. In general, respondents are likely able to deal with noise existence within the classroom.
Web log augmented analytics and extraction for e-learning environment
Authors: Mokhtar Nur Azizah Mohammad , Sulaiman Sarina , Pranolo Andri
Published: March 2024

E-Learning is a commonly used platform by most institutions, especially during the pandemic Covid-19. E-learning services include viewing, submitting, and uploading files, attempting quizzes, viewing forums, and downloading files. The data store in the servers grow on par with the increment of users in e-Learning@UTM every semester. As a result, the data have become extremely huge. These web log data can be used in augmented analytics to find meaningful insights. The web log data extracted are the log files of the history engagement of users and students’ grades. Data obtained are used in augmented analytics to study the pattern of the data and insights into meaningful information. This research focuses on classification of data through predictive analytics. Hence, predictive models are required. To prove a better outcome, building the model consists of three types of algorithms; Decision Tree, Artificial Neural Networks and Support Vector Machine which are used and compared. After extracting data from e-learning, the first step in building a predictive model is to do data collection, data pre-processing, and data transformation. These three classifiers use the pre-processed data and split the data into training and test sets afterwards. Each classifiers techniques are built and a confusion matrix is applied as a performance measurement to summarise the performance of a classification algorithm, respectively.
The Effectiveness of Islamic Economic Law in The Application of the Halal Value Chain (HVC) Ecosystem in the Halal Food and Beverage Industry in Indonesia
Authors: Barri Abdul , Hadiat Hadiat , Al-Hakim Sofian , Hakim Atang Abdul
Published: March 2024

Indonesia's potential in the halal industry at this time is very calculated, because Indonesia is the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. This role should not only be seen as a captive market, but also should encourage the growth of the halal industry in Indonesia that is able to compete globally.  But in reality, currently Indonesia's halal food and beverage industry has not been included in the top 10 countries with the best halal food and beverage performance in the world. Whereas on the other hand, Indonesia actually has a great opportunity to develop halal products in this sector. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of Islamic economic law in the application of the halal value chain (HVC) ecosystem in the halal food and beverage industry in Indonesia.  This research method uses a qualitative type of research with a descriptive analysis approach.  The implementation of this researchwas carried out at food and beverage companies in Indonesia. The subject of the study was the Head of General Affairs of  halal food and beverage managers and halal food and beverage  employees  in Indonesia. The subject was taken by purposive sampling. The researcher's goal  is to take the problems that exist in the Indonesian halal food and beverage industry by implementing the Halal Value Chain ecosystem.  Data collection techniques were carried out by observation, interviews, and questionnaires conducted to the Head of General Affairs of the food and beverage industry. The results of this study show that based on data from the Central Stastistic Agency (BPS) related to the Data on the Number of Halal Food and Beverage Exports in 2022 After the implementation of HVC shows that there is an increase in the export process and a reduction in the Import process, this means that the application of HVC in halal food and beverages in Indonesia is very influential so that it can increase the effectiveness of the halal product even though it has not fully run optimally.  The supporting factors for the success of HVC are government support, dedicated assets, information technology, human resource management, collaborative partnerships, halal certification and halal traceability
Analysis of Coal Mining Legal Instruments and the Powerlessness of the State in Restricting Natural Destruction Activities by Corporations (Case Study of the Implementation of the Law on Coal Mining Against Ecological Environmental Damage in Indonesia)
Authors: Zulqarnain Zulqarnain - , Riza Fikri -
Published: March 2024

Management of Natural Resources (SDA) through mining has generated huge income for the Indonesian government. In addition, mining activities have caused damage to the natural environment that poses a threat to the future of human life. The government makes every effort to restrict mining activity so as not to harm the environment. A set of legal laws has been developed, but mining activities continue to harm the environment.Why is this so? What's the issue? Is the mining law still ineffective? Or weak execution of law? This research solves these questions at least. This study is qualitative in nature. This study's data were collected through a series of interviews, a review of the relevant literature, and a document analysis. The study's conclusions show that the laws controlling mining have limited the options available to mining entrepreneurs for carrying out their operations without endangering the environment. On the other hand, the finding of unreclaimed mining sites suggests that the legal process has not been followed correctly or diligently enough.
Punishment Of Perpetrators Of Criminal Acts That Intentionally Place And Carry Out Economic And Sexual Exploitation Of Children Is Linked To The Principle Of Justice
Authors: Purba Nelvitia - , Marlina Marlina - , Batubara Ismed -
Published: March 2024

Law is a social control instrument that may be used to decide or regulate people's conduct to ensure that it complies with the law. One of the crimes that is increasingly gaining attention worldwide is Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), which is defined as the use of girls and/or boys for sexual activities that are paid for with cash or in kind items. Law enforcement and the government have made an effort to combat the crime of commercial sexual exploitation of minors by enforcing laws and implementing measures such as requiring judges to be courageous and experienced in executing the law in order to achieve justice. There are still many instances of child prostitution, which calls for a more thorough investigation.
Variabilidade espacial da resistência do solo à penetração em áreas cultivadas com cana-de-açúcar sob diferentes tempos de colheita mecanizada com tráfego controlado-de-açúcar sob colheita mecanizada com tráfego controlado
Authors: Silva Josevaldo Ribeiro , Farias Carlos Henrique de Azevedo , Oliveira Flávio Pereira de , Silva Pedro Luan Ferreira da , Campos Milton César Costa , Tavares Danillo Dutra
Published: March 2024

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a variabilidade espacial da resistência mecânica do solo à penetração em áreas cultivadas com cana-de-açúcar sob diferentes tempos de cortes mecanizados com tráfego controlado. O trabalho foi conduzido em um Argissolo Acinzentado sob áreas de primeiro e terceiro corte mecanizado de cana-de-açúcar, localizadas na Fazenda Santa Emília II, pertencente à Usina Miriri Bioenergia e Alimentos S/A, município de Rio Tinto (Paraíba). Foi adotada uma malha amostral de 20 × 20 m, com pontos em linha e entrelinha de plantio em ambas as áreas, totalizando 50 pontos georreferenciados, em parcelas de 1,0 ha, onde realizou-se coletas de resistência mecânica do solo à penetração com auxílio de um penetrômetro de impacto na profundidade de 0 a 0,6 m. A variabilidade da resistência foi avaliada pela estatística descritiva e a dependência espacial por meio da geoestatística. A resistência mecânica apresentou efeito pepita puro nas profundidades de 0-0,1 e 0,2-0,3 m na entrelinha e 0,3-0,4 m na primeira linha. Observou-se um modelo gaussiano na área de terceiro corte, os modelos esférico, exponencial e gaussiano se apresentaram em ambas as áreas. O avaliador de dependência espacial, foi classificado como muito alto, com alcance médio de 27 m para a área de primeiro corte e 49 m para o terceiro corte. O tráfego controlado se mostrou eficiente demonstrando menores resistência nas linhas de ambas as áreas, a dependência espacial se mostrou muito forte e com alcances maiores na área de terceiro corte.
Rare case of b-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with t(14;14)(q11.2;q32)
Authors:   , Sholy Christine
Published: March 2024

"A 53-year-old female with no significant medical history presented to University Hospital with fatigue & abnormalities on complete blood count at an outside institution. White blood cell count (WBC) was 36.19x109/L with a differential including 66 percent blasts, hemoglobin was 6.2g/dL, & platelet count was 12.4x109/L A peripheral blood smear (PBS) & bone marrow (BM) aspirate & biopsy were obtained for analysis."--Introduction.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING PROFESSION SPECIFIC TRANSLATION TO STUDENT TEACHERS OF ENGLISH ON THE TOPIC OF TEACHERS AND LEARNERS: NEW ROLES AND COMPETENCES.
Authors: Fabrychna Yana
Published: March 2024

The paper deals with learning activities on the topic of “Teachers and Learners: New Roles and Competences” aimed at the development of profession specific bilateral translation competence of student teachers of English. The purpose of the article is to suggest learning activities for the profession specific bilateral translation knowledge revision and systematization as well as profession specific bilateral translation skills and communicative abilities and attitudes development and improvement. Learning activities are developed on the basis of selected English and Ukrainian texts on foreign languages and cultures teaching in accordance with defined learning objectives. Warming up activities encourage students to discuss the notion of competence and the communicative approach application into language teaching. Profession specific knowledge area involves foreign language communicative competence development. Profession specific translation knowledge objective involves translation workflow (translation-oriented analysis of stylistic, sociolinguistic and socio-cultural characteristics of a source text); lexicological aspect (ways of rendering of titles of papers); lexico-grammatical aspect (ways of rendering of nominative constructions). Practice activities develop profession specific translation vocabulary skills to convey foreign languages and cultures teaching terms as well as grammar skills to convey the nominative constructions. Communicative tasks facilitate the development of profession specific translation skills to identify translation problems and difficulties and ways of their solving; render a dissertation extract (English-to-Ukrainian translation) and an academic article (Ukrainian-to-English translation). Evaluation and further development planning involves working with sections of Profession Specific Bilateral Translation Learning Biography and Dossier. Learning activities performed in the suggested way and order will help to achieve learning objectives.
INTERCULTURAL ASPECT: DIDACTIC AND METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING A SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Swyrydjuk Vira , Bozhok Sofiia
Published: March 2024

The article deals with the didactic and methodological principles of teaching a second foreign language in general secondary education institutions in the light of the intercultural aspect. The professional literature on the problem of organizing the educational process of teaching a foreign language and culture in general and German as a second foreign language in particular is analyzed. Attention is focused on the principles of learning as a regulator of thinking and speaking processes of understanding and generating foreign language information. The importance of adherence to the principles and their advantages in the formation of skills and abilities of foreign language communicative competence is presented. The author singles out the principle of visibility, the observance of which involves and interconnects other principles, for example: scientificity, feasibility, creativity and individualization. The rules that can dominate in the development of the educational process of teaching a second foreign language are formulated, where visibility as a didactic principle is internalized in the methodological principle of communicative approach. Examples in German of the implementation of the principle of communicativeness, in particular the principle of real authentic communication, are given. Three aspects for achieving communicative goals with the characteristics of the culture of speech are distinguished. The requirements for compiling teaching and learning materials, which are also an integral component of the educational process of teaching a second foreign language, are specified. The author describes the principle of taking into account the native language and culture, when students learn to realize the culture of the peoples of the language being taught. A comparison of linguistic features in German and Ukrainian socio-cultures is presented. The factor of the phenomenon of culture, which is thematized to students in the educational process through the prism of a foreign language and comparing the facts of the cultural experience of the peoples whose language is studied with the experience of the people whose heritage is the Ukrainian language, is highlighted.
EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT AUDIOVISUAL AIDS IN TEACHING JAPANESE LANGUAGE: MNEMONIC SONG SUPPORTED BY VIDEO AS A TOOL OF EDUTAINMENT
Authors: Hrykun Yuliia
Published: March 2024

Introduction. This article is dedicated to the problem of efficiency of using the multimedia aids in Japanese language teaching at the modern stage considering peculiarities of perception of today’s students (students of Net Generation). On the base of the mentioned above as the object of our research were chosen video clips from Youtube for teaching Japanese language which have mnemonic song as an element of edutainment. Тhe purpose of this article is to show the potential of mnemonic song which is supporting the images of learning content during teaching Japanese and also to show efficiency of video clips with mnemonic songs. Methods. We have provided the analytical review of the recent tendencies in teaching, using multimedia in particular, and demonstrated its benefits and efficiency. Results. Having analyzed mentioned above educational and entertainment video clips with mnemonic songs we developed the detailed classifications of those basing on such criteria as the object of teaching (vocabulary, grammar, writing), peculiarities of layout of study material (visual and audial), made detailed description of those structure and pointed those special aspects. Also we provided the classification of the Japanese mnemonic songs and demonstrated its connection with other classifications mentioned above. Conclusion. On the basis of the conducted analysis it’s possible to state that the educational and entertainment video clips with mnemonic songs can be considered the effective tool of teaching Japanese language for the students of modern generation since those correspond to their peculiarities of perception and improve memorizing of content in entertaining mode which makes studying Japanese more effective at different stages.
The English lesson plan on the topic “A history of the crisis”
Authors: Slobozhenko Ruslan
Published: March 2024

This paper represents the English lesson plan related to the pressing issue in the world today and offers an array of assignments for students at the B2-C1 level at English lessons. The stuff which engages students in improving their language skills include reading, listening, and speaking exercises, raise students’ interest in discussing the issue of crisis, its causes and consequences and how it will impact on the world economy, and organize active usage of language material as well as help students acquire it effectively. The special attention is paid to the lexical and semantic features of the key words associated with the word ‘crisis’.
Language Testing of Pre-service Foreign language Teachers in their Professional Development
Authors: Kolominova O. , Roman S. , Zienia L.
Published: March 2024

Introduction. Changes in educational goals in Ukraine, predicated by its accession to the pan-European space of higher education, have necessitated a review not only of teaching methods but also of teaching and learning materials These materials should aim to improve the language proficiency of pre-service students while equipping them with the tools necessary to address potential challenges in the classroom. Purpose. The article aims to scrutinize the role of language testing in the professional development of pre-service foreign language teachers. Methods. Reviewing studies on Methods for foreign language teaching and learning, Psychology, Pedagogy, Linguistics; analysis of curricula, syllabi, international tests, textbooks, study guides, dictionaries, including authentic ones; scientifically rigorous observation of the educational process; summarizing the positive work experience of university teachers. Results. Recognizing the lack of teaching materials, a group of university teachers from Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences developed and published a manual “English Tests For University Students”. Subsequent experience with the book revealed the students’ positive attitudes towards language testing for assessing their foreign language communicative competence, citing its objectivity and validity. University teachers also highlighted the practicality, convenience, and cost-effectiveness of this form of assessment. Conclusion. Overall, despite obvious advantages of and progress in language testing, its wide-scale implementation requires university teachers to possess adequate knowledge and experience in this area, as well as awareness and readiness for its regular use in the classroom. Moreover, the development of tests remains challenging due to its time-consuming nature and the need for relevant theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and experience. This has resulted in a shortage of tests for pre-service foreign language teachers. Further research in this domain seems perspective for our future work.
Using augmented reality and deep learning to enhance tourist experiences at landmarks in Makkah
Authors: Bahaddad Adel , Almarhabi Khalid , Alghamdi Ahmed
Published: March 2024

Communicating with visitors in tourist areas is one of the best means of conveying tourist information to them and introducing and presenting these areas to end users. Therefore, the use and activation of a new technical and digital service will help to deliver appropriate and reliable information to end users even if they speak different languages. With the current rapid pace of the industrial revolution, there is an increasing need to create a space to deal consistently with tourism in general. Therefore, innovation is gaining importance when it comes to the creation and utilisation of emerging technologies to promote tourism goals. Augmented reality (AR) has revitalised many areas by delivering immersive experiences in the digital world and bringing them to life in the real world. This proposed study sought to enrich the experience of users by displaying various tourist spots in the Makkah region to them with the relevant multimedia information to enable them to build a better connection with the archaeological areas and sites in the city of Makkah, which is the religious capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and is considered as the cradle of Islam. This was where the Islamic civilisation was launched and the call of the prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, began, and there are many areas that are rich in ancient history, where diverse situations and information can be presented in a beautiful and attractive way. This study proposed the use of electronic glasses linked to a smart device application based on the use of AR to review archaeological areas using deep learning (DL) and multimedia information that support visitors through a database that was previously fed by databases dedicated to this matter, as well as by using some websites and online videos for the same purpose. A convolutional neural network (CNN) was used by sensors attached to the glasses to correctly identify artifacts and thus, display information associated with the sites in question. To increase the level of accuracy, feedback was obtained through a questionnaire that carefully evaluated the presented information using relevant evaluation models through a place experience scale (PES) as well as the experience of using the triple interaction of the AR. The results of the study were discussed and evaluated comprehensively for its future development using statistical methods. The results of the study will serve to enhance competitiveness by showing the archaeological monuments in the Makkah region and providing visitors with reliable information about them through multiple media that will automatically identify what is presented to them according to the different languages of the visitors.
The Effect of Manalagi Apple Peel Addition on the Quality of Celery Herbal Tea
Authors: Sinaga Hotnida , Siregar Putri Aminah , Yusraini Era , Naibaho Charolyne Antonia
Published: March 2024

Herbal tea is a refreshing drink made from dried leaves, flowers, seeds, fruit, wood, and other plants that have health benefits. The purpose of this study was to determine the ratio effect of celery with manalagi apple peel and drying time, to produce the best celery herbal tea. This study was designed using a factorial completely randomized design with 2 factors: the ratio of celery with apple peel [100:0; 75:25; 50:50; 25:75; 0:100] and drying time [2, 3, 4 hours] at 50 oC. The parameters analysed were moisture content, vitamin C content, total phenol, color, and organoleptic values (aroma, and general acceptance). The parameter observed for the best quality samples was antioxidant content. The results showed that the ratio of celery with manalagi apple peel had a highly significant effect on color oHue, aroma, and general acceptance of organoleptic. The drying time of teas had a highly significant effect on vitamin C content. The interaction of the ratio had a significant effect on the color value (L) and a highly significant effect on total phenol. The results showed that the first and the second factors had a highly significant effect on moisture content, total phenol, and color value (L). The choice of drying method can influence the final quality of the tea, making it important to select the appropriate technique.
The Capabilities of Paddy Rice and the Threshing Machines in Iraq
Authors: Alshatri Shwan H. H.
Published: March 2024

This study aims to obtain rice from paddy rice and determine the capacity of the threshing machine that does such separation. The research question is how to convert the paddy rice into rice, then how to use the rice husk left the paddy rice, and its ground rice by-product while mixing the paddy rice of several people. Our research method is separating the rice, rice husk, and ground rice using several mathematical equations to find the value of paddy rice, rice husk, and ground rice. Finally, we will be able to distinguish between the amount of rice and the ground rice of each person simultaneously and know the capacity of the threshing machine that does the job. Some MATLAB code was utilized to validate the equations and produce the table.
Enhancing Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Sustainability: Factors Influencing the Pottery Industry in Sri Lanka
Authors: Siriwardena Buddhika Purnaka , Jathunarachchi Sampath Sanjeewa , Vidanapathirana Nisansala Priyadarshani
Published: March 2024

The pottery industry stands as a revered traditional handicraft, bearing both social and economic significance as a sustainable source of revenue within Sri Lanka. This study aims to unravel the elaborate factors that influence small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) within this industry. The study targeted small and medium-scale pottery producers in Udukiriwala, Hambantota District of Sri Lanka, with a sample size of 75 participants. The sampling technique employed was a simple random selection method. Data accumulation was coordinated via a precise pre-tested questionnaire, designed to encapsulate demographic particulars and inquiries connect to various constructs using a five-point Likert scale. Comprehensive statistical analysis ensued, encompassing mean calculations, standard deviations, correlation assessments, and regression analyses. Environmental factors exhibit a significant positive correlation, underlining their intense influence on the pottery industry's development. In absolute contrast, economic factors showcase a notable negative correlation. Meanwhile, sociological factors and government influence factors exhibit no statistically significant correlations with the pottery industry's evolution. The recognition of pivotal factors shaping the pottery industry sets the stage for well-informed actions, providing a solid basis for fostering its sustained expansion and advancement within the Sri Lankan context.
Nitrogen-Fixing Purple Nonsulfur Bacteria Originating from Acid Saline Soils of a Rice-Shrimp Farm
Authors: Anh Nguyen Hoang , Xuan Ly Ngoc Thanh , Xuan Do Thi , Quang Le Thanh , Khuong Nguyen Quoc
Published: March 2024

The study was conducted to (i) isolate, select, and identify strains of purple nonsulfur bacteria (PNSB), which can fix nitrogen (N), from soil and water in a rice-shrimp integrated system, (ii) to determine the capacity of the selected potent PNSB strains in producing plant growth promoting substances. The isolation resulted in 57 pure PNSB strains from 36 soil samples and 36 water samples of rice-shrimp paddy fields in Thanh Phu - Ben Tre. Among them, 49 strains survived under pH 5.0 conditions, 24 of which grew well under microaerobic light (ML) and aerobic dark (AD) conditions in a basic isolation medium (BIM) containing NaCl 5‰. Two strains (S01 and S06) with the greatest N fixation were identified by 16S rRNA techniques as Rhodobacter sphaeroides. Their N production was 16.9 mg L-1 under the ML condition and 32.1 mg L-1 under the AD condition. Moreover, two R. sphaeroides S01 and S06 strains performed P solubilization at 0.382-2.954 mg L-1 from Al-P, 3.81-4.28 mg L-1 from Fe-P, and 3.87-4.74 mg L-1 from Ca-P, and production of plant growth promoting substances, such as IAA (12.3-15.5 mg L-1), EPS (1.09-1.58 mg L-1), siderophores (10.7-53.6%) and ALA (1.68-2.82 mg L-1) under both the incubating conditions.
Potential of Bio-Silica From Palm Oil Waste As a Rehabilitation of Dry Marginal Land on Corn (Zea mays L.) Planting
Authors: Agris Soufri Laila  , Kemal Bakhtiar Rahman1  , Safira Azkia  , Muhammad Rafli  , Akasah Wida
Published: March 2024

Food estate merupakan program unggulan pemerintah dalam mengatasi krisis pangan akibat Covid-19. Program ini menggunakan tanah ultisol yang memiliki kesuburan rendah karena memiliki pH dan silika yang rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesuburan tanah ultisol dengan pemberian pupuk biosilika dari limbah cangkang kelapa sawit agar meningkatkan produktivitas tanaman jagung (Zea mays L.). Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan 5 taraf perlakuan dan 4 ulangan. Perlakuan pemberian pupuk biosilika sebanyak 0 g/polybag(S0) sebagai kontrol, 10 g/polybag (S1), 20 g/polybag (S2), 30 g/polybag (S3), dan 40 g/polybag (S4).  Parameter yang diamati pada pupuk biosilika berupa uji FTIR, pada tanah ultisol berupa uji pH, P tersedia, Si tersedia, dan daya hantar listrik (DHL), sedangkan pada tanaman jagung meliputi tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, bobot kering akar, bobot kering tajuk, dan serapan P. Data diolah menggunakan software IBM SPSS Statistic 25 dan dianalisis menggunakan analisis keragaman (Anova) pada taraf uji 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa limbah cangkang kelapa sawit mengandung silika sehingga dapat digunakan sebagai pupuk biosilika. Pemberian pupuk biosilika pada tanah ultisol mampu meningkatkan pH dan P tersedia sehingga meningkatkan serapan P dan pertumbuhan tanaman jagung. Perlakuan terbaik diperoleh pada perlakuan pemberian pupuk biosilika sebanyak 30 g/polybag (S3).
Espectro de manifestaciones de la enfermedad relacionada con IgG4: una revisión de la literatura
Authors: Moreira Danilo José Silva , Oliveira Vinicius Faustino Lima de , Fonseca Juliana Brito da , Rossi Karoline , Vasconcelos Suzana dos Santos , Fecury Amanda Alves , Dendasck Carla Viana , Dias Claudio Alberto Gellis de Mattos , Oliveira Euzébio de , Araújo Maria Helena Mendonça de
Published: March 2024

La Enfermedad Relacionada con IgG4 es una condición linfoproliferativa de células plasmáticas, asociada con niveles elevados de IgG4 e infiltración de células IgG4 positivas en las estructuras afectadas. Debido a su amplio espectro de manifestaciones, aún existen dificultades para su diagnóstico. Este estudio busca señalar las principales manifestaciones clínicas que forman parte de su espectro. Se trata de una revisión de literatura integrativa, descriptiva y con enfoque cualitativo, realizada en las bases de datos Embase, PubMed, SCIELO y Web of Science. Se incluyeron 38 artículos en esta revisión. Se observa que la Enfermedad Relacionada con IgG4 tiene una presentación clínica variable, habiendo informes en la literatura de afectaciones en todos los órganos y sistemas del organismo. Los órganos más afectados son el páncreas, las órbitas oculares, las glándulas salivales y lagrimales. Se nota que esta variedad de manifestaciones conlleva diferentes repercusiones clínicas, pudiendo generar cuadros complicados debido a la posibilidad de afectar órganos vitales.
ОЦІНКА ІНСТИТУТІВ СМАРТЕКОНОМІКИ В СУЧАСНОМУ ГЛОБАЛЬНОМУ ЕКОНОМІЧНОМУ ПРОСТОРІ
Authors: Уманський Олександр
Published: March 2024

Cтаття присвячена кількісній оцінці впливу інститутів смартекономіки на країни світу в сучасному глобальному економічному просторі. Дослідження включає ідентифікацію ключових показників, зосереджується на аналізі Глобального індексу інновацій на основі методів, графічного, статистичного, кореляційно-регресійного аналізу та економетричного моделювання. Результати виявили статистично значимі позитивні кореляції між ВВП на душу населення і Глобальним індексом інновацій, особливо в сферах інститутів, людського капіталу, інфраструктури та розвитку бізнесу, де кореляції високі прямі. Розроблено економетричну модель для оцінки впливу інститутів смартекономіки на країни світу, що дало змогу визначити основні фактори та їх вплив на ВВП на душу населення країн світу. Такими факторами є : Інститути, Інфраструктура та Розвиненість бізнесу. Це обґрунтовує потребу в удосконаленні регуляторних заходів для їх розвитку та визначає наукову новизну.
УДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ ІМІТАЦІЙНОЇ МОДЕЛІ В СИСТЕМІ ПІДТРИМКИ УПРАВЛІНСЬКИХ РІШЕНЬ НА ПІДПРИЄМСТВАХ МАЛОГО БІЗНЕСУ
Authors: Лобода О. М.
Published: March 2024

У статті показано, що процес стратегічного управління на малих підприємствах є неформалізованим і, головним чином, ґрунтується на знаннях керівника серед інших завдань. Акцентується на актуальності завдання створення інформаційної системи для управління рішеннями, яка, заснована на плануванні фінансового стану малого підприємства, повинна допомагати керівнику раціонально розподіляти фінансові ресурси. Розроблений новий підхід до вирішення цього завдання через створення механізмів та інструментів для підтримки процесу прийняття інвестиційних рішень в малих бізнесів, з використанням процедури ситуаційного аналізу ринку як складної соціально-економічної системи в умовах невизначеності. Представлена імітаційна модель системи управління, розглянута як ключовий елемент системи підтримки прийняття рішень, що визначає ефективність рішень. Дослідження базується на інтеграції парадигми багатоагентних систем в якості моделі системи управління, побудованої за допомогою індуктивних суджень агентів та інструментів нечіткого логічного висновку для обробки невизначеної інформації. Проаналізовано, що в рамках створення таких інформаційних продуктів доцільно враховувати використання елементів соціалізації бізнес-процесів для створення додатків, які були б не лише зручними, але й ефективними інструментами. Крім того, на основі накопичення та аналізу даних статистичних баз даних система повинна мати можливість проводити комплексний аналіз по галузі, що розширює можливості для прийняття рішень потенційним інвесторам та менеджерам. Вказано, що запропонований підхід підвищує обґрунтування застосованих управлінських рішень на основі методології багатоагентного програмування, процедур нечіткого логічного висновку та прийняття рішень в умовах невизначеності. Результати підтверджують використання нечітких логічних методів для обробки нечіткої інформації та формування нечітких логічних висновків в системі підтримки прийняття рішень, що робить його перспективним для оцінки ситуаційних стратегій та розробки ефективних управлінських рішень.
ВЛАСТИВОСТІ ТА ПОКАЗНИКИ ЯКОСТІ КОВБАСНИХ ВИРОБІВ
Authors: Новікова Н. В. , Пелих Н. Л. , Вогнівенко Л. П.
Published: March 2024

У статті на підставі вивчення літературних джерел, визначено показники якості ковбасних виробів, які регламентуються ДСТУ 4436:2005 «Ковбаси варені, сосиски, сардельки, хлібці м’ясні. Загальні технічні умови», адже останні десятиріччя в розвинених країнах під тиском споживачів програми безпеки харчових продуктів були переорієнтовані на всебічний контроль харчових ризиків на всіх стадіях виробництва продовольчої продукції – від сировини до готового продукту, або, як кажуть – «від ферми – до вилки». На сучасному етапі розвитку харчової промисловості постає проблема виробництва якісних та безпечних для життя і здоров’я людей харчових продуктів. Це найголовніше завдання виробників усіх країн, що дбають про здорову націю та належний рівень життя громадян, тому при вивченні фізико-хімічних показників відповідно до ДСТУ 4161-2003 Системи управління безпечністю харчових продуктів визначають: масову частку вологи; масову частку кухонної солі; масову частук нітрита натрію; температуру в товщі батону; бактерії групи кишкової палички; сальмонели, в 25 г продукта; сульфітредукуючі клостиридії, в 0,01 г продукта та показники безпеки. Процес виготовлення ковбасних виробів включає такі основні операції: обвалювання, жилування, соління, подрібнення м’яса, приготування фаршу, формування ковбас, перев’язування шпагатом ковбас, осаджування, обжарювання, варіння, охолодження. У процесі виробництва можуть викати недопустимі дефекти, які не підлягають реалізації у торговельній мережі: пліснява або слиз на оболонці, а також проникнення їх під оболонку; деформовані ковбаси; батони, що тріснули або ламані; рихлий фарш; напливи фаршу над оболонкою; злипи довжиною, яка перевищує встановлені норми; обплавлений шпик; наявність у фарші жовтого шпику понад встановлені норми для ковбас II сорту; повітряні порожнини (ліхтарі); вироби з температурою у товщі батона нижче за 0°С; вироби, які не відповідають стандартам за фізико-хімічними показниками (масовою часткою вологи, солі, нітриту і крохмалю); немарковані вироби.