bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Elevating User-Centered Design with AI: A Comprehensive Exploration using the AI-UCD Algorithm Framework
Authors: Siricharoien Waralak Vongdoiwang
Published: September 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive exploration of the synergistic relationship between User-Centered Design (UCD) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the context of the AI-UCD Algorithm Framework. With the growing influence of AI in digital interfaces, the need to prioritize user needs and preferences has become paramount. The AI-UCD Framework, consisting of nine pivotal steps, acts as a structured guide for integrating AI into user interfaces while ensuring a user-centric, data-driven, and ethical approach. The exploration begins by highlighting the importance of understanding user needs and context through robust user research and contextual inquiry. It then delves into the process of defining AI integration objectives and brainstorming AI-enhanced solutions, emphasizing the creative aspects of UCD in tandem with AI capabilities. Subsequently, the paper discusses the critical role of designing AI-driven interfaces, from information architecture to user flow design, ensuring seamless integration of AI features.Implementation and testing of AI features are addressed, highlighting the collaboration between UI/UX designers and AI developers. The paper emphasizes the iterative nature of the framework, relying on usability testing and user feedback to drive continuous improvements. Moreover, it considers user training and assistance, a vital aspect of introducing users to AI features.The framework's data-driven aspect is covered by discussing data collection, analysis, and performance monitoring to ensure AI features are meeting objectives and KPIs. Additionally, the exploration addresses AI's role in personalization, adapting to user behavior and preferences. It recognizes the ethical dimensions of AI, promoting transparency, fairness, and accessibility.The paper then presents a five-step AI-UCD Validation Model, designed to verify the framework's effectiveness in real-world applications. These validation steps encompass user testing and feedback, data analysis, ethical audits, iterative improvements, and compliance with industry standards. Examples of how these steps work in practice are provided.
Boltzmann-type kinetic equations and discrete models
Authors: Bobylev Aleksandr Vasil'evich
Published: September 2024

The known non-linear kinetic equations (in particular, the wave kinetic equation and the quantum Nordheim-Uehling-Uhlenbeck equations) are considered as a natural generalization of the classical spatially homogeneous Boltzmann equation. To this end we introduce the general Boltzmann-type kinetic equation that depends on a function of four real variables $F(x,y;v,w)$. The function $F$ is assumed to satisfy certain commutation relations. The general properties of this equation are studied. It is shown that the kinetic equations mentioned above correspond to different forms of the function (polynomial) $F$. Then the problem of discretization of the general Boltzmann-type kinetic equation is considered on the basis of ideas which are similar to those used for the construction of discrete models of the Boltzmann equation. The main attention is paid to discrete models of the wave kinetic equation. It is shown that such models have a monotone functional similar to the Boltzmann $H$-function. The existence and uniqueness theorem for global in time solution of the Cauchy problem for these models is proved. Moreover, it is proved that the solution converges to the equilibrium solution when time goes to infinity. The properties of the equilibrium solution and the connection with solutions of the wave kinetic equation are discussed. The problem of the approximation of the Boltzmann-type equation by its discrete models is also discussed. The paper contains a concise introduction to the Boltzmann equation and its main properties. In principle, it allows one to read the paper without any preliminary knowledge in kinetic theory.
Bibliography: 61 titles.
Enhancement of eye socket recognition performance using inverse histogram fusion images and the Gabor transform
Authors: Shehu Harisu Abdullahi , Ince Ibrahim Furkan , Bulut Faruk
Published: September 2024

The eye socket is a cavity in the skull that encloses the eyeball and its surrounding muscles. It has unique shapes in individuals. This study proposes a new recognition method that relies on the eye socket shape and region. This method involves the utilization of an inverse histogram fusion image to generate Gabor features from the identified eye socket regions. These Gabor features are subsequently transformed into Gabor images and employed for recognition by utilizing both traditional methods and deep‐learning models. Four distinct benchmark datasets (Flickr30, BioID, Masked AT & T, and CK+) were used to evaluate the method's performance. These datasets encompass a range of perspectives, including variations in eye shape, covering, and angles. Experimental results and comparative studies indicate that the proposed method achieved a significantly () higher accuracy (average value greater than 92.18%) than that of the relevant identity recognition method and state‐of‐the‐art deep networks (average value less than 78%). We conclude that this improved generalization has significant implications for advancing the methodologies employed for identity recognition.
ICM 2023 Theme: Newborn Health
Authors: Erçek Karcı Aynur , Ekti Genç, Etki Genç, Genç Ekti, Ekti Rabia
Published: September 2024

Midwives play a crucial role in pregnancy, childbirth, postnatal care, and the preservation of newborn health. The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) has chosen evidence-based practices as the theme for the year 2023, aiming to support and empower midwives in their profession. According to this theme, it is stated that the provision of safe and accurate midwifery care can prevent maternal deaths, stillbirths, and neonatal deaths. In this context, evidence-based midwifery practices are found to play a key role in newborn health.
Çocuk Gelişimi Öğrencilerinin Cinsel Eğitime Yönelik Algıları: Nitel Bir Durum Çalışması
Authors: Ülkü Hilal Hatice , Erbil Enver
Published: September 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmada amaç Çocuk Gelişimi Programı öğrencilerinin cinsel eğitime yönelik algılarının belirlenmesidir.
Yöntem: Nitel bir durum çalışması olan bu çalışmanın verileri Ekim-Kasım 2023 tarihleri arasında yüz yüze görüşme tekniği ile toplanmıştır. Çalışmanın uygulanabilmesi için etik kuruldan ve araştırmanın yürütüleceği kurumdan gerekli yasal izinler alınmıştır. Çalışma grubunun belirlenmesinde maksimum çeşitlilik örneklemesi yapılarak hem normal öğretim, hem de ikinci öğretimden, ayrıca her iki sınıfa ait öğrencilerin not ortalamalarına bakılarak alt, orta ve üst gruptan öğrenciler belirlenmiştir. Çalışmanın verileri araştırmacılar tarafından tasarlanan, uzman görüşü ve pilot çalışması yapılan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formları aracılığıyla veri doyumuna ulaşana kadar 12 öğrenci ile görüşme yöntemi ile toplanmıştır. Veriler MAXQDA-2022 programında içerik analizine alınmıştır.
Bulgular: Cinsel eğitim teması altında cinsel eğitimin gerekliliği, cinsel eğitimin içeriği, cinsel eğitim süreci ve eğitimci kategorileri belirlenmiştir. Bu kategorilerde toplam 22 kod belirlenmiştir. Bu kodlar alıntılarla birlikte verilerek yorumlanmıştır. Kod karşılaştırmalarında ikinci öğretim öğrencileri cinsel eğitimin çocukların gelişim düzeyine uygun ve açıklayıcı bir şekilde olması gerektiği, öğrencilerin alt, orta veya üst grupta bulunması ile cinsel eğitime yönelik algılarının çok fazla değişmediği, bununla birlikte kendi deneyimlerinin cinsel eğitime yönelik algılarını belirlediği görülmektedir.
Sonuç: Öğrencilerin cinsel eğitime yönelik algılarının hala bir tabu olduğu ve kendi deneyimleri ile ilişkili olduğu, programlarında somut bir şekilde ele alınmadığı, cinsel eğitimi vermek için kendilerini yeterli görmedikleri sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
12-36 Aylık Çocukların Gelişimsel Taramaları ile Annelerin Ebeveynlik Becerilerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Tozduman Yaralı Kevser , Kavruk Sevinç Zeynep , Elibol Fatma , Saçan Selvinaz , Şeker Sibel
Published: September 2024

Amaç: Araştırmada 12-36 aylık çocukların gelişimsel taramaları ile annelerin ebeveynlik becerilerinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Araştırma kapsamında 20 aile gelişimsel değerlendirme ve çocuk odaklı aile danışmanlığı sürecine dahil edilmiştir. Verilerin toplanmasında, kişisel bilgi formu, Ankara Gelişim Tarama Envanteri (AGTE), PİKOLO, Anne Babalık Becerilerinde Öz Yeterlik Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında elde edilen verilerin analizinde IBM SPSS 25 paket programı kullanılmış olup analizler normal dağılım parametrelerine göre yapılmıştır.
Bulgular: Çalışmanın sonucunda gelişimsel değerlendirme yapılan 20 çocuktan 18’inin tipik gelişim gösterdiği, 2 çocuğun gelişimsel olarak %20’lik dilimin altında kaldığı belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca çocukların gelişimsel değerlendirme sonuçları ile anne çocuk etkileşimleri arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olmadığı ancak anne öz yeterliliği ile çocuğun yaşı ve çocuk sayısı arasında anlamlı ilişki olduğu saptanmıştır. Buna göre çocuğun yaşı arttıkça öğretme puanlarının azaldığı, çocuk sayısı arttıkça disiplin puanının arttığı belirlenmiştir.
Sonuç: Her gelişimsel değerlendirme sonrasında ebeveynlere çocuklarının gelişim ve ihtiyaçları doğrultusunda çocuk odaklı aile danışmanlığı yapılmış, ihtiyaç olması halinde ise farklı birimlere yönlendirmede bulunulmuştur.
Completeness Theorems for Kleene algebra with tests and top
Authors: Pous Damien , Wagemaker Jana
Published: September 2024

We prove two completeness results for Kleene algebra with tests and a top
element, with respect to guarded string languages and binary relations. While
the equational theories of those two classes of models coincide over the
signature of Kleene algebra, this is no longer the case when we consider an
additional constant ``top'' for the full element. Indeed, the full relation
satisfies more laws than the full language, and we show that those additional
laws can all be derived from a single additional axiom. We recover that the two
equational theories coincide if we slightly generalise the notion of relational
model, allowing sub-algebras of relations where top is a greatest element but
not necessarily the full relation. We use models of closed languages and
reductions in order to prove our completeness results, which are relative to
any axiomatisation of the algebra of regular events. For one of our
constructions, we extend the concept of finite monoid recognisability to
guarded-string languages; this device makes it possible to obtain a PSpace
algorithm for the equational theory of binary relations.
Privacy Awareness and Social Media: Personal Data Protection among Facebook** and Instagram** Users
Authors: Peter Dede Ibiere , Ndinojuo Ben-Collins Emeka
Published: September 2024

This study investigated the level of awareness of personal data protection among Facebook** and Instagram** users. The research evaluated the number of Facebook and Instagram users who have taken precautions to secure their personal data, why they did so, and the identification of regulatory authorities responsible for data protection in Nigeria. The Privacy Calculus Theory was used as the theoretical framework. The survey research design was used for this study, with the web-based questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. A sample size of 396 was drawn from the student population at the University of Port Harcourt. The data were analyzed in tables using frequency and percentage. The results indicated that users are strongly aware of the significance of safeguarding personal data on Facebook and Instagram. The users acknowledged implementing precautionary steps to safeguard their personal data. However, they still need to determine the specific agencies and regulatory entities accountable for ensuring the safety of personal data. In order to tackle this problem, the study recommended that the University management and student bodies should organize specific educational workshops to promote understanding of the pertinence of safeguarding personal data on social media platforms (Solove, 2021), create easily accessible materials and guidelines on the University of Port Harcourt portal designed for social media users, outlining the best methods for protecting personal data, including personal data protection awareness in its orientation programs and student events and also set up a system for reporting potential data breaches and offer assistance to affected users.
** – A social network owned by “Meta”, which is recognized as extremist in Russia
What Stuff Games are Made of?
Authors: Kirichenko Vladislav V.
Published: September 2024

This article is a review of Pippin Barr’s book The Stuff Games Are Made Of (2023), which explores various elements of game worlds. Over the course of ten chapters, including introduction and conclusion, the author of the monograph examine samples with stable basic concepts of computer games and their production. Being a game designer and a theorist, Pippin Barr reflects on many ‘medianized’ aspects of computer games, such as goals and rules, calculations and algorithms, graphics and interface, time and space, cinematography prism, cruelty and violence, and monetarization.
A RELAÇÃO ENTRE RESPONSABILIDADE E JUSTIÇA EM EMMANUEL LÉVINAS
Authors: Rocha Oziel da
Published: September 2024

O objetivo deste texto é estudar a relação entre responsabilidade e justiça em Emmanuel Lévinas como pressuposto para uma ética da justiça social. De acordo com a obra de Lévinas, Totalidade e Infinito, esse trabalho procura também mostrar o paradigma filosófico da alteridade. Assim, o escrito tenta refletir a passagem da ontologia à ética como filosofia primeira, e, posteriormente, colocar a questão social e política na perspectiva do EU-Outro-Terceiropara EuOutro-Estado.
CURRÍCULO E LINGUAGEM: PERSPECTIVAS E POSSIBILIDADES DE ENSINO DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA
Authors: Antunes Ciro Carlos
Published: September 2024

O texto destaca a importância da integração do conhecimento e da expressão no desenvolvimento educacional, especialmente através do ensino da língua portuguesa. A evolução tecnológica acelerou o currículo escolar, mas aumentou a disparidade social, dificultando o acesso à educação. No Brasil, o ensino do português enfrenta desafios na democratização do ensino. A qualidade do ensino da língua está ligada à eficácia do programa de estudos e da abordagem pedagógica. O estudo ressalta a necessidade de compreender e reinterpretar diferentes tipos textuais para atuar de forma eficaz em contextos sociais. A pesquisa adotou uma abordagem qualitativa exploratória, utilizando métodos bibliográficos. Os resultados indicam que o programa de estudo e expressão permeia o sistema educacional, orientando o conteúdo e o propósito da escola. Esse programa compreende conteúdo programático e abordagem pedagógica, incluindo a aprendizagem por meio de tipos e gêneros textuais, enfrentando desafios relacionados ao uso de recursos tecnológicos no ensino da língua. Conclui-se que desempenha um papel crucial na cultura das habilidades de aprendizado por promover a importância da leitura, escrita e competência na vida cotidiana, e profissional.
Avaliação da aprendizagem na educação superior: um desafio a ser enfrentado
Authors: De Souza Alves Regina , Helena Mendonça de Moraes Sílvia , Katia Corrêa Adriana
Published: September 2024

Resumo: A avaliação da aprendizagem vem se configurando como um desafio para professores, alunos e gestão, pois, assim como a educação, não se trata de uma ação neutra, mas, ao contrário, está impregnada de sentidos, interesses e valores, consubstanciada em uma visão de ser humano, de mundo e de sociedade que a fundamente. Nesse sentido, a avaliação da aprendizagem está localizada em um cenário de múltiplas dimensões (política, pedagógica, social e econômica), havendo diferentes intencionalidades que podem afastá-la do objetivo de contribuir para a efetiva aprendizagem e a formação humana, tendo em vista a construção de uma sociedade justa, democrática e digna. Este artigo apresenta uma sistematização de concepções que podem contribuir para a compreensão do processo de avaliação na educação superior como um desafio, com a intenção de fortalecer a perspectiva emancipadora da educação e a necessidade da construção de projetos pedagógicos como instrumentos de resistência, bem como dos espaços coletivos de formação docente.
Flores com potencial alimentício no Brasil
Authors: Sangalli Andréia , Ming Lin Chau
Published: September 2024

Nos últimos anos, ampliou-se o interesse em investigar alimentos funcionais e nutritivos. Dentre o rol de possibilidades estão as flores, que desempenham diversos serviços ambientais perpassando pela ornamentação dos jardins, produção de pólen/néctar aos polinizadores, de óleos essenciais medicinais e cosméticos, além da versatilidade de usos na culinária. Por esse contexto, o presente artigo objetivou elencar as espécies de flores ocorrentes em território brasileiro (cultivadas, naturalizadas, nativas) e que apresentam potencial para uso alimentício/nutricional. O artigo foi construído a partir da revisão de livros, ebooks, dissertações, teses e artigos direcionados ao tema entre os anos 1972 e 2022. A compilação resultou no registro de 293 flores que apresentam algum potencial gastronômico. Apesar de as flores constituírem recurso alimentar alternativo, nutricional e de baixo custo, o uso na culinária brasileira ainda está restrito em função do desconhecimento e/ou/ da sua subutilização, sendo, portanto, um tema promissor para pesquisas multidisciplinares.
New centralities in medium-sized cities: analysis of the subcenters of the Tomba and Cidade Nova districts in Feira de Santana, Bahia
Authors: Cerqueira Lilian da Mota Silva , Santos Janio Laurentino de Jesus
Published: September 2024

The objective of this article is to analyze the changes in urban centrality in Feira de Santana due to the consolidation of subcenters and to reflect on the alterations triggered by this process in its urban and economic dynamics, through the investigation of the Tomba and Cidade Nova districts. The methodology was based on bibliographic studies to provide a theoretical framework of the center, decentralization, and subcenters; fieldwork including the survey of tertiary establishments in the studied areas, data collection through interviews, and application of qualitative-quantitative questionnaires on the Google Forms platform, as well as the development of land use and occupancy maps and flow maps. The subcenters of Tomba and Cidade Nova can be considered the main expressions of centrality outside the central area of Feira de Santana, due to the diversity of tertiary activities that they offer and the decentralization experienced by the city. The emergence of new centralities affects the role of the Traditional Center, which was once considered the sole polarizing nucleus of the city and which now, due to changes in urban centrality, tends to relatively lose this role.
MOTIVOS QUE LEVAM AS PESSOAS A PERMANECEREM E A PRATICAREM EXERCÍCIOS FÍSICOS PÓS-PANDEMIA
Authors: Humberto Martins de Oliveir José a , Patrícia Penedo Lima Nadielle , Ferreira Camila
Published: September 2024

A pesquisa tem como objetivo identificar os fatores que levam as pessoas a permanecerem e a praticarem exercícios físicos pós-pandemia. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, de abordagem quantitativa de corte transversal e amostra não probabilística. Participaram deste estudo 50 (cinquenta) pessoas, identificadas pelo gênero biológico masculino e feminino, com faixa etária entre 18 e 55 anos, residentes nos municípios de Januária e Itacarambi, norte de Minas Gerais. Para a coleta de dados, foi utilizado um questionário. Os dados foram analisados através de estatística descritiva utilizando o programa estatístico SPSS versão 22. O motivo “Condicionamento físico/Melhora no desempenho” foi o mais citado (94%); seguido de “Redução de ansiedade, estresse” (90%); “Saúde/Reabilitação física, prevenção de doenças e qualidade de vida” e “Integração social” (ambos 84%); “Reabilitação” (80%) e “Estética” (74%). Após analisar os dados do presente estudo, tomamos o conhecimento que o “Condicionamento físico/Melhora no desempenho” e “Redução de ansiedade, estresse” são os motivos considerados como mais importante para a amostra investigada.
Determinação de características físico-químicas de méis monoflorais comercializados no norte de Minas Gerais, Brasil
Authors: Sarmento Tom Emanuel Cândido , De Andrade Royo Vanessa , Veloso Pedro Henrique Fonseca , Sacramento Veronica de Melo , Menezes Elytania Veiga , Pires Nathália da Costa , Souza Luciano Fernandes de , Oliveira Dario Alves de , Melo Junior Afrânio Farias de , Brandão Murilo Malveira
Published: September 2024

Objetivos: Analisar e comparar a composição química de méis monofloraiscomercializados no norte de Minas Gerais pela COOPEMAPI. Método: Trata-se de um estudoanalítico em que foram analisados 26 laudos contendo as características físico-químicas de cadaamostra que foram comparadas entre si de acordo com a origem botânica e geográfica.Resultado: Identificou-se que as características físico-químicas dos méis eram diferentes umas das outras, dependendo de qual planta foi mais coletado o néctar e de onde a planta foioriginada. Considerações finais: As análises dos laudos revelaram que todas as amostras sãode alta qualidade, mesmo quando comparadas com outros méis monoflorais, porém os commaior potencial de se tornar produto de alto valor foram os de aroeira e abacateiro, com altosteores de compostos fenólicos.
Billet Size Optimization for Hot Forging of AISI 1045 Medium Carbon Steel Using Zener-Hollomon and Cingara-McQueen Model
Authors: Naiyanut Jantepa  , Nattarawee Siripath  , Surasak Suranuntchai
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the effects of initial billet size variations on material flow behavior in hot forging processes, aiming to optimize the forging process using validated predictive models. Material and high-temperature compressive tests inform mathematical models, while simulations are conducted via the finite element method (FEM). Results align with the Zener-Hollomon and Cingara-McQueen approaches. The Arrhenius model predicts AISI 1045 steel flow stress with an R2 of 0.968 and an average absolute relative error (AARE) of 7.079%. The Cingara-McQueen equation achieves an R2 of 0.997 and an AARE of 2.960%. Reducing billets size from 260 mm to 230 mm decreases the material usage by up to 11.5%, while maintaining workpiece integrity. Experimental and simulated loads exhibit an AARE of about 2.69%, thereby indicating potential cost and efficiency improvements in hot forging processes.
Fundamentos y Perspectivas del Emprendimiento
Authors: Duque Granados Gustavo Alejandro , Valenzuela Chicaiza Carmen Verónica , Pavón Pabón Adrián Fernando , Rodríguez Cisneros Luz Marina
Published: September 2024

El libro “Fundamentos y Perspectivas del Emprendimiento”, está dirigido a estudiantes y a cualquier persona interesada en generar nuevas ideas de negocio, presenta el emprendimiento como un motor clave para el desarrollo económico y social. Estructurado en cuatro capítulos, ofrece una visión completa del proceso emprendedor. El primer capítulo se adentra en la filosofía del emprendedor, subrayando la importancia de la iniciativa y la resiliencia. El segundo capítulo está dedicado a la creatividad e innovación, pilares fundamentales para el desarrollo de ideas de negocio. El tercer capítulo examina la motivación a través de las teorías como fuerza interna que impulsa el emprendimiento mientras que el cuarto capítulo se centra en la identificación de oportunidades y la construcción de modelos de negocio efectivos. Con un enfoque que equilibra teoría y práctica, el libro fomenta un aprendizaje activo y colaborativo, preparando a los lectores para enfrentar los desafíos del emprendimiento y crear negocios sostenibles y de impacto.
Enfermería quirúrgica. Guía de estudios
Authors: Echeverría Jaramillo María Nelly , Pozo Imbaquingo Lilian Ines , Román Huera Cinthya Katherinne , Vinueza Martinez Carmen Natalia
Published: September 2024

La enfermería quirúrgica es una disciplina esencial y en constante evolución, donde los profesionales combinan cuidados técnicos precisos con apoyo humano en momentos críticos. Las enfermeras quirúrgicas desempeñan un papel crucial en la recuperación de los pacientes, colaborando en equipos multidisciplinarios para lograr los mejores resultados. Esta especialidad requiere habilidades técnicas, conocimientos especializados, pensamiento crítico y toma de decisiones en un entorno dinámico. Desde la preparación preoperatoria hasta la atención postoperatoria, cada fase presenta desafíos y oportunidades para impactar positivamente en la vida de los pacientes. Esta guía busca fortalecer la relación entre el Instituto Tecnológico ITCA y el Sistema Nacional de Salud, formando profesionales con conocimientos científicos adaptados a la realidad, mejorando la atención en enfermería quirúrgica, y promoviendo un compromiso con la excelencia y la compasión en el cuidado del paciente.
Intergroup Biases in Assessing Political Risk: The Role of National Identity
Authors: Hartwell Christopher A. , Lupina-Wegener Anna
Published: September 2024

Geopolitics are back as a subject of inquiry in international business and have increased the threat of political risk for MNEs and domestic firms globally. However, firms may struggle to assess political risk accurately due to the social identity processes within top management teams that influence information seeking and processing. This article offers a brief introduction to an intergroup bias which can harm political risk assessments, namely managers filtering risk through a national identity lens. Focusing on the consequences of identity bias, we suggest ways in which political risk assessment may be made more effective for managers – and accurate.
Evaluation of Cretaceous-Tertiary Limestones and Clay for Portland Cement in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Surdashy Aveen , Aqrawi Ahmed
Published: September 2024

Due to the high demand for construction in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, it is economically natural resources used to minimize importing from other countries, and to increase working hands. Since, limestone is one of the basic raw materials in the cement industry, for this purpose, in the Harir anticline limestone of the Shiranish Formation was mixed with clay of Fatha Formation, in the Shakrok anticline limestone of the Shiranish Formation mixed with clay of Injana Formation, and in the Binabawi anticline limestone of the Shiranish Formation in mixed with clay of the Mukdadiya Formation, dependent on their suitable nearby site locations for factories from each other. The chemical analysis observed by XRF for specifying the major oxides content of CaO, MgO, SiO2, Al2O3, and Fe2O3. three theoretical mixtures of the cement raw materials showed that they have lower liquid content and higher minimum burning temperature in the burning zone, this problem was solved by adding 0.5% iron ore. The Scanning Electron Microscope and Energy-Dispersive by X-Ray spectroscopy carried out for better observation of clinker phase formation showed that the major phases are alite and belite, which indicates suitable burning conditions. Presence of free lime after burning as shown in SEM is due to high CaO content in the limestone raw material.
GIS Application for Creating Potential Flood Map Using AHP: A Case Study in Chaq-Chaq Valley, Sulaymaniyah City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Authors: Bety Azhr , Ismaeel Omar , Sangawi Azad
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze and classify the hazards of flooding within the Chaq-Chaq sub-basin, the Sharazoor-Piramagroon basin, Sulaymaniyah City, Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The selected area is exposed to flooding from time to time. The study adopted many thematic maps, namely the topographic wetness index (TWI), elevation, slope, precipitation, land use–land cover (LULC), normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), distance from the river, distance from the road, and drainage density. Modern technologies like remote sensing, GIS, ENVI, and AHP programs are used to obtain a digital map showing the classification of the flooding hazard within the sub-basin area. The results showed that large parts, about 50% of the basin area, are exposed to high and very high classes of flood risk. In comparison, areas of medium risk constituted about 27% of the total area of the sub-basin. Parts with low and very low risk recorded a percentage estimated at 22% of the total area. Large parts of the city of Sulaymaniyah face a high and very high risk of flooding, significantly impacting the tourist areas and economic facilities situated in the valley basin.
Identification of Flood-Prone Areas Using Geo-Informatics: A Case Study of Erbil City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Authors: Mzuri Rebar , Fatah Kaiwan , Mustafa Yaseen
Published: September 2024

Global flood events, intensified by an intricate interplay of natural dynamics and human activities, pose severe environmental and safety threats, driving the demand for advanced vulnerability assessments. This research innovates with a holistic geo-informatics methodology, pinpointing flood-prone regions in Erbil City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. It harnesses the Analytic Hierarchy Process and Geographic Information System synergies, enriched with insights from multispectral satellite observations, to conduct an exhaustive analysis of key flood susceptibility indicators. These encompass geological, hydrological, meteorological, and anthropogenic parameters, integrated into a robust Geographic Information System analytical matrix. Through strategic factor analysis and prioritization, the study distills a detailed flood susceptibility cartogram, classifying regional vulnerabilities into distinct risk echelons: high (encompassing 25%), moderate (38.1%), low (28.4%), and very low (8.5%). The final flood map highlights an acute susceptibility epicenter in the northeast, contrasting with the minimal threat southwest. This demarcation reaffirms the Analytic Hierarchy Process-Geographic Information System fusion's precision in translating multifaceted data into strategic intelligence, proving instrumental for scholars, administrative frameworks, and developmental strategists. The insights garnered are pivotal in sculpting informed urban development and flood counteractive blueprints, instrumental in mitigating flood repercussions and preserving ecological and human integrities.
Sand Production Prediction and Management Using a One-Dimensional Geomechanical Model: A Case Study in NahrUmr Formation, Subba Oil Field
Authors: Ayal Ali , Sadeq Dhifaf
Published: September 2024

Sand production in sandstone reservoirs is a complex problem for oil and gas companies. This problem can damage downhole equipment and surface production facilities. This paper presents a sand production case and quantifies sand risks for the NahrUmr formation located in Subbaoilfied.The risk of sanding or rock failure is commonly observed during production phases as well as drilling operations. A (1D) mechanical earth model was created using wireline log data and core data for estimating the formations mechanical properties.The extrapolation method is utilized for vertical stress prediction, whereas pore pressure and static Young’s modulus were calculated using Slowness Eaton method and John Fuller correlation respectively. The poro-elastic model was used to determine horizontal principal stresses and hydrocarbon intervals susceptible to sand production issues.The purpose of this study was achieved using Tech-Log software. Sand onset intervals are firstly predicted as an open hole using ten methods: Loading factor (LF), Critical drawdown pressure (CDDP), B-index, schlumberger (Sc), Elastic combination index (Ec-index), Interval Transit-Time (DTc), Total porosity method (PHIT), unconfined compressive strength (UCS), Shear modulus to bulk compressibility ratio (G/Cb), and shear failure method. Approximately ten methods refer to the same intervals that can produce sand. Secondly, sand depths were predicted by representing the well according to what actually existed as a cased hole by calculating the critical drawdown pressure (CDDP), which is calculated at various depletion rates (0%, 15%, 25%, and 35%) in order to measure the effect of reservoir pressure depletion on sand production. The results show that as the rock strength is increased, the amount of sand-free drawdown and depletion becomes larger. Also, a single-depth analysis was conducted for problem intervals, indicatg a sandwillproducefromdepth of 2527.7 m under certain conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to install sand control equipment in this well.
MOLECULAR APPROACH FOR VALIDATION OF Lutjanus lutjanus AND Lutjanus vitta FROM TERENGGANU WATERS
Authors: RONHAKEM NUR ALIYA , MOHD NASIR MUHAMMAD SYAFIQ AIMAN , ARIFFIN NUR ASMA
Published: September 2024

The Snapper is a fish that belongs to the family Lutjanidae and the order Perciformes. It can be discovered in tropical and subtropical mangrove habitats and reefs from depths ranging from 1 m to 500 m. Lutjanus lutjanus and Lutjanus vitta are two snappers found inhibiting Malaysia’s coastal waters, including Terengganu. A total of 100 Lutjanid samples with the admixture of varieties of freshness grade were collected from 11 sampling sites that consist of landing ports and fish markets. Note that external morphological examination based on the body stripes’ colour led to the identification of 30 samples of L. lutjanus and 30 samples of L. vitta. The samples were first identified via morphometric and meristic characterisation, with 39 morphological characters measured, and seven meristic characters were counted. 50 samples were successfully identified as L. lutjanus (n = 25) and L. vitta (n = 25) via morphometric and meristic identification. However, five samples of L. lutjanus with soft dorsal fin counts and five samples of L. vitta with the number of gill rakers did not follow the range stated by the previous study. These 10 samples were further analysed using molecular identification utilising the CO1 gene. Consequently, the constructed phylogenetic tree using the Neighbour Joining method with the Kimura-2 Parameter (K2P) model indicates that both species were divided into clades. Furthermore, the molecular approach indicated five samples were validated as L. Lutjanus while another five samples were L. vitta, with a 99% identical percentage. For future research, it is recommended to use fresh samples, increase the number of samples from other states, and continue to validate the identity via DNA barcoding using the CO1 gene.
Design and Realization of a Photovoltaic Power Plant with an Output Power of 1500 kW on the Roof of the „Flash“ – Apatin Factory
Authors:   Institut „Mihajlo Pupin“- Projekt Inženjering, Beograd, Srbija, Đurović Marko , Ćirić Arsenije ,   Institut „Mihajlo Pupin“- Projekt Inženjering, Beograd, Srbija, Despotović Željko V. ,   Institute Mihailo Pupin, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Published: September 2024

The paper presents the realization of a photovoltaic power plant with an output power of 1500 kW on the roof of the "Flash" factory hall in Apatin, Serbia. The solar power plant is connected to the LV bus-bars in the 20/0.4 kV 1600 kVA transformer station and supplies the factory's consumers through them. In periods when there is not enough solar insolation, the power of consumers in the factory is realized from the power grid. The solar power plant contains 3780 mono-crystalline photovoltaic panels, each with a power of 455 W. The roof surface of the building faces southwest - northeast. Photovoltaic panels are installed on the roof surface of the production hall with the administrative part. The specificity of the roof structure composed of two units (a roof with roof slopes and a flat roof) caused a series of design solutions that will be presented in more detail in the paper. The paper also shows the disposition of DC/AC power converters-inverters and their mutual communication, as well as the system for monitoring output parameters (voltage, current, power) and the quality of electricity delivery to consumers in the factory.
Trends and Research Issues of Augmented Reality in Education: A Bibliometric Study
Authors: Gema Rullyana  , Rizki Triandari
Published: September 2024

This study aims to comprehensively review Augmented Reality (AR) research in education through a bibliometric analysis of 1,850 journal articles and proceedings published between 2015 and 2023. Data were obtained from the Scopus database, which focused on social science subjects. This study focuses on two main aspects: performance analysis and science mapping. The results show a consistent upward trend in AR research, with the United States leading the number of publications, followed by China, Spain, Taiwan, and Turkey. The most influential authors are Akçayır, M. and Akçayır, G., with the highest number of citations. Visualization using VOSviewer yielded seven research clusters, highlighting the role of AR and VR in interactive teaching, simulation, and engineering education. The findings also suggest further research opportunities in the areas of "nursing education," "simulation," and "educational innovation," affirming AR's potential for innovative and sustainable learning. This research contributes to the understanding of the development of AR in education and serves as a useful reference for other researchers interested in studying AR in education.
Environmental and Climatic Conditions Impacting Cardiovascular Health in Low-Income Countries like Pakistan
Authors: Soomro Khalida
Published: September 2024

The relationship between environmental conditions, climate change, and public health is becoming increasingly critical, especially in low-income countries like Pakistan. Severe air pollution, driven by industrial emissions and vehicular exhaust, poses significant health risks, particularly to cardiovascular health. Prolonged exposure to pollutants like PM2.5 is linked to higher rates of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as stroke and ischemic heart disease. Additionally, climate change has exacerbated these issues, with extreme weather events like heatwaves and floods further straining cardiovascular systems. Addressing these challenges requires coordinated public health initiatives, stricter environmental regulations, and community engagement to raise awareness and promote sustainable practices. Enhanced research and international collaboration are essential to mitigate the adverse health impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on Pakistan's population.
PENGARUH EPS ROA DAN ROE TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM PADA PERUSAHAAN PERTAMBANGAN DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2017 – 2021
Authors: Reken I Gusti Nyoman , Adiandari Ade Maharini
Published: September 2024

The capital market is like a place where people can buy and sell something called securities, namely bonds and stocks. Understanding how much a stock is worth is very important for investors who want to invest their money. The value of a stock is determined by how many people want to buy it and how many people want to sell it. The stock price shows how much the value of a company is, and if the company's performance is good, many people want to buy its shares. The purpose of the study is to see how certain things affect the share price of mining companies in Indonesia. This study looks at factors such as EPS, ROA and ROE of companies from 2017 to 2021. By studying 42 mining companies and collecting information from 39 of these companies whose data is taken from the IDX (Indonesian Stock Exchange). Uses several statistical techniques to analyze the data. The results of the study show that EPS and ROA all have a significant and positive effect on stock prices. However, ROE has a significant and negative impact on stock prices.
Rules of succession through a focus on everyday life based on the кadiaskers’ notes of the XVII–XVIII centuries
Authors: Abibullaeva Е. Е.
Published: September 2024

The goal of the research is to clarify the rules of succession through a focus on everyday life in the Crimean Khanate. The relevance of the research lies in the fact that until now both individual aspects and the general everyday life of the Crimean Khanate have not been studied. In turn, this is due to the fact that the sources of the Crimean Khanate period are mostly written in the Arabic script. Much attention in the article is paid to new facts revealed during the study of the Kadiaskers’ notebooks of the XVII–XVIII centuries. An analysis of the recorded court decisions allowed us to clarify not only one aspect of the extensive legislative system, but also to imagine the everyday life in the Crimean Khanate. When writing the article, the following scientiﬁc-research methods were used: comparative-historical method, linguistic analysis method and others. The identiﬁed examples of court decisions from the Kadiaskers’ notebooks have been transliterated and translated from Arabic (the Ottoman language) into Russian, which will signiﬁcantly facilitate the work for future research. During the research, it has been found out that the executive and legal authorities in the Crimean Khanate worked strictly according to the established Muslim legislative system, the Sharia laws. Each individual example taken and examined reveals the details of life situations and gives an opportunity to look into the everyday life of an ordinary person.
Formation of professionally oriented lexical competence among students of non-linguistic universities in the training program «Technosphere Safety»: a case study of the English language course
Authors: Bazalina E. N.
Published: September 2024

Modern methods of teaching foreign languages in non-linguistic universities are determined by the need to effectively combine language and professional training that meets the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Education (FSES HE). The key goal of this system is to develop students’ skills in understanding professionally-oriented information and developing the competence to communicate in a foreign language in professional situations.

The article discusses issues related to the formation of professionally oriented lexical competence among students of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Maikop State Technological University» in the training program «Technosphere Safety». The study emphasizes the relevance of the topic, since when studying a professional foreign language it is impossible to develop lexical competence without the ability to work with thesaurus in one’s professional ﬁeld.

The goal of the research is to clarify the methods of developing professionally-oriented lexical competence among students of non-linguistic universities in the training program 20.03.01 «Technosphere Safety» in the process of reading texts in the specialty in English. The extent to which it is necessary to select lexical material and compile an individual thesaurus with a professional focus is assessed, which allows students to better understand professional texts, expand their vocabulary and accurately use professional terminology.

Professionally oriented texts were the research material; linguistic and lexical units were analyzed, the skill of developing lexical competence among students was practiced.

The research is based on complex research methods, consisting of theoretical methods (deductive analysis, method of statistical work with lexical material, comparative analysis) and empirical methods (observation method and data analysis).

As a result of the research, a strategy for working on vocabulary when reading professionally oriented texts has been proposed, and the most effective exercises for developing lexical competence among students in the training program «Technosphere Safety» have been identiﬁed.

Key conclusions: the formation of professionally oriented lexical competence among students of non-linguistic universities when working with foreign language texts on the topic «Technosphere Security» helps to analyze the information received and to form lexical competence and the skill of using an individual terminological thesaurus in the professional ﬁeld, expanding the vocabulary in the specialty.
Konflik Kepentingan Putusan MK Nomor 90/PUU-XXI/2023 Tentang Batas Usia Capres dan Cawapres Menurut UU Kekuasaan Kehakiman
Authors: Rizky Muhammad Fathur , Yuhermasyah Edi , Umur Azmil
Published: September 2024

Mahkamah Konstitusi merupakan Lembaga yang kedudukannya sejajar dengan lembaga tinggi seperti MPR, DPR, Presiden dan lembaga tinggi lainnya. Mahkamah Konstitusi dalam tugasnya yaitu menjalankan kekuasaan kehakiman dibidang konstitusional. Namun belakangan ini kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap Mahkamah Konstitusi sangat menurun yang disebabkan adanya dugaan potensi konflik kepentingan yang ada di Mahkamah Konstitusi pada Perkara Nomor 90/PUU-XXI/2023 tentang Batas Usia Capres dan Cawapres. Mahkamah Konstitusi sebagai salah satu lembaga yang menegakkan hukum akan tetapi pada faktanya Mahkamah Konstitusi juga melanggar Undang-Undang Nomor 48 Tahun 2009 Tentang Kekuasaan kehakiman. Ketua Hakim Anwar Usman berpotensi melalukan keberpihakan dan konflik kepentingan atas Perkara Nomor 90/PUU-XXI/2023 yang sedang diperkarakan di MK. Dalam pokok perkara tersebut nama Gibran Rakabuming Raka yang berkedukan sebagai keponakan dari Anwar Usman, akan tetapi Anwar Usman yang menjabat sebagai Ketua Hakim Mahkamah Konstitusi tidak mundur dari jabatannya. Sehingga dalam putusan 90/PUU-XXI/2023 telah terjadi konflik kepentingan yang dibuktikan dengan adanya pertama, kecacatan hukum formil dalam legal standing pemohon, kedua adanya keberpihakan anwar usman dalam proses persidangan dan pembuktian, ketiga adanya kekeliaruan dalam pertimbangan hakim dimana 5 hakim yang setuju memuliki alasan yang berbeda (Concurring Opinion). Kemudian adanya cacat materil dalam permohonan tersebut yaitu pertama tercantumnya nama Gibran Rakabuming Raka dalam permohonan, adanya ikonsisteni Mahkamah Konstitusi serta sanksi pelanggaran kode etik berat yang diberikan kepada Anwar Usman berupa pemecatan secara tidak hormat. Hal tersebut memiliki efek yaitu menurunya legitimasi masyarakt terhadap Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi.
Endoscopic vacuum therapy for treatment of large distal anastomotic dehiscence after colorectal surgery
Authors: Mansilla-Vivar Rodrigo , Milluzzo Sebastian Manuel , Pesatori Eugenia Vittoria , Cesaro Paola , Bizzotto Alessandra , Lovera Mauro , Olivari Nicola , Spada Cristiano , Segovia Eduardo
Published: September 2024

Background: Management of anastomotic dehiscences following colorectal surgery is a topic of debate. In this context, endoluminal vacuum therapy offers promising results. Objective: To analyze the efficacy and feasibility of endoluminal vacuum therapy in distal anastomotic dehiscences after colorectal surgery. Materials and methods: This study is a descriptive case series that evaluates patients with anastomotic dehiscences over a period of 18 months. All patients were treated with Endo-sponge™ (Braun Medical, Hessen, Germany). Results: Fourteen patients were included in the final analysis. The indications for endoluminal vacuum therapy were Hartmann's stump insufficency (n=6), anastomotic leakage after laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (n=4), and anastomotic dehiscence after transanal total mesorectal excision (n=4). A total of 204 sponges were placed per patient (median 12.5, range 1-33). Complete resolution was achieved in 9 patients (57.1%) in a mean time of 108 days (range 15-160 days). In the sub-analysis, patients with acute dehiscence (<3 months) achieved complete resolution in 80% (8/10), whereas no patient with chronic defects reached resolution (0/4). A low complication rate (7%) was recorded. Conclusion: Endoluminal vacuum therapy appears to be a feasible and safe treatment with a high success rate in patients with large acute colorectal anastomotic defects.