bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Persepsi Guru terhadap Belajar Toleransi dalam Islam pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam Sekolah Menengah Pertama
Authors: Sulasmi Sulasmi
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode deskriptif-survei. Dengan teknik quota sampling dan mempertimbangkan sampel berdasarkan pendapat ahli. Penilaian berdasarkan jumlah guru yang mengembalikan angket penelitian sebanyak 20 orang dengan sebaran 13 guru senior dan 7 guru junior. Karena pengumpulan data dilakukan dalam satu waktu, maka peneliti merancang desain survei cross sectional. Pengumpulan data persepsi siswa dan guru tentang pembelajaran toleransi pada mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam tingkat SMP di Kabupaten Tebo dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan angket skala Likert. Sedangkan analisis data menggunakan statistik deskriptif yang disajikan dalam bentuk tabel dan grafik. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dapat diketahui bahwa rata-rata guru (89,44%) memiliki persepsi yang baik terhadap pembelajaran pada mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di SMP di Kabupaten Tebo. Dengan demikian, terdapat persepsi guru tentang pembelajaran toleransi pada mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di SMP di Kabupaten Tebo.
Empirical relationship between corporate social responsibility disclosures and financial performance: The impact of firm’s intangible resources
Authors: Aspal Parvesh Kumar , Singh Manjit , Jeet Vikram
Published: December 2023

This paper aims to investigate the Impact of the company’s intangible resources on the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures and corporate financial performance. A content analysis technique is employed to extract the relevant primary information on CSR disclosure, and the relevant corporate financial information is extracted from the Prowess database of 81 Indian companies representing the ten diverse industries, for the years 2014 to 2016. Further, the panel data regression technique is applied to investigate the proposed relationship. The findings revealed that CSR disclosure has significantly and positively influenced the corporate financial performance determinants of return on equity (ROE) and return on assets (ROA). The intangible resources of human capital and Research & development have significantly and positively impacted the corporate financial performance determinants ROE and ROA, whereas corporate reputation has significantly but negatively impacted the corporate financial performance determinants ROE and ROA. The findings of the study contribute to stakeholder theory by developing a CSR disclosure measurement checklist encompassing the employee, community, customer, and environment dimensions. The study further empirically investigates the proposed relationship in the context of intangible resources.
Combined functional MRI and tractography assessment of working memory in survivors of pediatric posterior fossa tumors
Authors: Troudi Abir , Arribarat Germain , Alaya Ines Ben , Labidi Salam , Baudou Eloïse , Pollidoro Lisa , Peran Patrice , Chaix Yves , Tensaouti Fatima , Laprie Anne
Published: December 2023

Pediatric posterior fossa tumors (PFTs) are successfully treated in
approximately 70% of patients. However, most survivors experience
long-term working memory impairment. The present study examined whether
the parameters of diffusion MRI tractography could serve as working
memory impairment biomarkers in 60 pediatric PFT survivors. Participants
were at least 5 years post-treatment and had received treatment
appropriate for their age and type of tumor. Groups included irradiated
PFT had undergone radiotherapy, nonirradiated PFT had not, and age, sex,
and handedness-matched healthy controls. All participants underwent a
cognitive assessment and multimodal MRI including a diffusion MRI
sequence. We combined fMRI data collected from the Human Connectome
Project database with the acquired diffusion MRI data, to extract the
working memory tract and determine tractography parameters for
quantitative insights. Participants in the irradiated PFT group
exhibited reduced tract volume, fiber density, fiber connectivity, mean
length of streamlines, and number of streamlines, compared with both
nonirradiated PFT and control groups. Participants in the nonirradiated
PFT group also exhibited reduced fiber density, number of streamlines,
and mean curvature of streamlines, compared with controls. Poorer
working memory scores for the irradiated PFT group correlated with lower
tract volume, fiber density, and number of streamlines for verbal
working memory. Additionally, these lower scores correlated with reduced
fiber density, mean length of streamlines, and number of streamlines for
visual working memory. These tractography parameters could serve as
biomarkers of working memory deficits and shed light on the detrimental
impact of radiotherapy on the working memory tract.
Self-Adaptation of Multi-Recombinant Evolution Strategies on the Highly Multimodal Rastrigin Function
Authors: Omeradzic Amir , Beyer Hans-Georg
Published: December 2023

The self-adaptive, multi-recombinative (µ/µ_I , λ)-ES (Evolution
Strategy) is investigated on the highly-multimodal Rastrigin test
function by theoretical and experimental means. To this end, the
self-adaptation response function is derived in the limit of large
populations, which are necessary to achieve high success rates. The
established dynamical systems approach is introduced and steady state
conditions on Rastrigin are discussed and compared to the sphere
function. Then, a characteristic τ is derived to tune the sampling
process of the self-adaptive ES. The obtained result is compared to
default τ-values. Furthermore, expected runtime experiments are
conducted varying τ and population parameters of the ES. Theoretical and
experimental results regarding τ are compared in terms of efficiency and
robustness showing good agreement.
(0040) Effects of Variable Fluid Properties and Mixed Convection on Biomagnetic Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer over a Stretching Sheet in the presence of Magnetic Dipole
Authors: Murtaza M. G. , 1994 jahangircu , Ferdows M. , Tzirtzilakis Ε.Ε. , Shamshuddin Dr. Mohammed
Published: December 2023

This investigations covers the numerical analysis of a steady
biomagnetic fluid flow (BFD) that passed through a two dimensional
stretching sheet under the influence of magnetic dipole. The effect of
fluid variable viscosity and thermal conductivity are also taken into
consideration as assumed to vary as linear function of temperature. Our
model mathematically formulated for BFD namely blood which consist of
principles of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) and ferrohydrodynamic (FHD),
where blood treated as an electrically conducting fluid as well as
polarization. Using similarity transformations, the governing system of
partial differential equations are transferred into system of ordinary
differential equations (ODE). The resulting coupled non linear ODE is
numerically solved by employing bvp4c function technique available in
MATLAB software. The effects of pertinent parameters namely
ferromagnetic interaction parameter, magnetic field parameter, mixed
convection parameter, viscosity variation parameter, Prandtl number,
thermal conductivity parameter etc are plotted and discussed adequately
for velocity and temperature profile as well as skin friction
coefficient and rate of heat transfer. The results revels that velocity
profile decreases as enhanced values of ferromagnetic number whereas
temperature profile increased. Also found that skin friction coefficient
reduces and rate of heat transfer increases by increasing values of
thermal conductivity parameter and viscosity variation parameter. For
numerical validation a comparisons has been made for some specific
values with previous investigators. We hope that the present analysis
will present in bio-medical and bio-engineering sciences.
Konkurencyjność przedsiębiorstw przemysłu mięsnego i mleczarskiego na terenie Wielkopolski w aspekcie spełnienia wymagań prawa żywnościowego Unii Europejskiej
Authors: Górna Justyna
Published: December 2023

Wymagania prawa żywnościowego przyczyniły się do wzrostu konkurencyjności przedsiębiorstw przemysłu mięsnego i mleczarskiego, m.in. przez modernizację infrastruktury tych przedsiębiorstw. Z punktu widzenia zarządzania przedsiębiorstwem wprowadzenie systemu HACCP powinno się traktować jak inwestycję, która w niedalekiej przyszłości przyniesie zwrot poniesionych nakładów, zapewni łatwiejszy handel na rynku krajowym i międzynarodowym oraz da większe szanse na utrzymanie starych i zdobycie nowych konsumentów. Przedsiębiorstwa branży mięsnej i mleczarskiej, jako jedne z pierwszych były zobligowane do spełnienia wymagań unijnego prawa żywnościowego. W porównywalnym stopniu przedsiębiorstwa obydwu branż, jako pozytywny skutek spełnienia wymagań prawa żywnościowego (wdrożenie systemu HACCP) uznały m.in. wzrost samokontroli pracowników, czy też podniesienie jakości wyrobów.
Perspektywy rozwoju ochrony zbóż w Polsce po przystąpieniu do Unii Europejskiej
Authors: Jaczewska-Kalicka Anna
Published: December 2023

Ochrona roślin jest ważnym elementem w produkcji zbóż. Prawidłowo wykonane zabiegi ochrony roślin są bezpieczne dla konsumentów i środowiska, ograniczają straty plonu i zapewniają zysk dla producenta. W pracy przedstawiono zmiany, jakie wystąpiły w ochronie zbóż po wstąpieniu Polski do Unii Europejskiej oraz plany na dalsze lata, zgodne ze standardami unijnymi.
Poziom i struktura nakładów pracy przy zbiorze truskawek, ocena z wykorzystaniem informatycznych metod ewidencji
Authors: Paszko Dariusz
Published: December 2023

Celem niniejszego opracowania jest próba ukazania wpływu cech jakościowych zasobów pracy jako czynnika różnicującego wydajność zbioru owoców truskawki. W analizie zostały uwzględnione takie czynniki jak wiek i płeć zbieraczy, suma dni pracy, wiek plantacji, data i termin zbioru (początek, pełnia i koniec zbioru). Przeciętna wydajność zbioru owoców truskawki w badanym gospodarstwie w 2008 roku wyniosła 6,47 kg na jedną godzinę pracy. Wiek i płeć pracownika miały istotny wpływ na poziom wydajności zbioru owoców truskawki.
Perspektywy rozwoju rolnictwa w kontekście standardów w ochronie środowiska
Authors: Brodzińska Katarzyna
Published: December 2023

W opracowaniu przedstawiono rozważania nad wpływem wprowadzenia instrumentu cross-compliance na konkurencyjność gospodarstw rolnych w Unii Europejskiej, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem sytuacji polskiej. Przeanalizowano znaczenie oraz wskazano słabości wprowadzanego systemu, a także alternatywy korzystnych przekształceń inspirowanych przez wprowadzenie cross-compliance. Analizy przeprowadzono na podstawie danych GUS, danych Urzędu Statystycznego Unii Europejskiej EUROSTAT oraz danych Agencji Restrukturyzacji i Modernizacji Rolnictwa (ARiMR).
Aktywność gospodarstw rolnych w Polsce w budowaniu łańcuchów dostaw
Authors: Motowidlak Urszula
Published: December 2023

Artykuł poświęcony jest prezentacji struktury agrarnej polskiego rolnictwa i jej wpływu na aktywność gospodarstw jako dostawców surowców dla przedsiębiorstw przemysłu spożywczego. W artykule wykazano, iż trwające od dwudziestu lat przemiany obszarowe gospodarstw indywidualnych w Polsce mają właściwy kierunek, jednak tempo tych zmian jest niezadowalające. W latach 1988- 2008 liczba gospodarstw indywidualnych o powierzchni powyżej 1 ha użytków rolnych zmniejszyło się o 16%. W strukturze agrarnej nadal dominują gospodarstwa małe. W 2007 udział gospodarstw indywidualnych z grupy obszarowej 1-5 ha wynosił 57,4% ogółu gospodarstw indywidualnych o areale powyżej 1 ha użytków rolnych. Natomiast gospodarstwa o powierzchni powyżej 15 ha stanowiły w 2007 roku tylko 11% analizowanej grupy gospodarstw. Zwrócono jednocześnie uwagę na duże zróżnicowanie aktywności ekonomicznej gospodarstw między poszczególnymi grupami obszarowymi. Wraz ze wzrostem areału zwiększała się skłonność gospodarstw do koncentracji pionowej i poziomej w łańcuchach dostaw. W 2005 roku 43,7% gospodarstw o areale powyżej 15 ha było członkami grup producenckich. Natomiast dla gospodarstw z grupy obszarowej 1-5 ha wielkość ta wynosiła 1,3%. Istniejąca struktura agrarna polskiego rolnictwa utrudnia więc poprawę poziomu organizacji w łańcuchu dostaw żywności.
Społeczna odpowiedzialność przedsiębiorstw (CSR) w sferze agrobiznesu
Authors: Wołoszyn Jan , Ratajczak Marcin
Published: December 2023

W Polsce koncepcja CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) jest nadal mało popularna, zwłaszcza w mikro, małych i średnich przedsiębiorstwach z różnych branż, w tym z branży agrobiznesu. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie podstawowych zagadnień związanych z relacją etyki biznesu i społecznej odpowiedzialności oraz istoty tej koncepcji. W drugiej części opracowania przedstawione zostały przykłady przedsiębiorstw ze sfery agrobiznesu, które wdrażają w swojej działalności zasady odpowiedzialnego biznesu
Agricultural Credit Policy and Livestock Development in Nigeria
Authors: Akpan Sunday , Nkanta Veronica , Udoh Edet
Published: December 2023

This research aimed to provide empirical information on the relationship between the livestock production index and the credit policy environment in Nigeria. Time series data were used, and an autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bound test approach was adopted to establish the presence of co-integration among series. The estimated long and short run models showed stability, best quality, efficiency and unbiased. The findings showed that in the long run, total credit to the agricultural sector from commercial banks and domestic credit to the private sector both had significant positive influence on livestock production, while agricultural credit guarantee scheme loans to livestock units exhibited a negative impact. In the short run, agricultural credit guarantee scheme loans to livestock, lending interest rate, and domestic credit to the private sector negatively relate to livestock production. However, the commercial banks’ total credit to the agricultural sector showed a positive effect on livestock production in the short run. The implication of the findings indicates a need to increase total commercial credit to the agricultural sector and domestic credit to the private sector, to reassess the agricultural credit guarantee scheme, and to lower the lending interest rate for agricultural credit – these as a means for increasing livestock production in the country.
Nonlinear mixed Jordan triple *-derivations on standard operator algebras
Authors: Rehman Nadeem , Nisar Junaid , Nazim Mohd
Published: December 2023

Let A be a standard operator algebra on an infinite dimensional complex
Hilbert space H containing identity operator I, which is closed under the
adjoint operation. Suppose that ? : U ? U is the nonlinear mixed Jordan
triple *- derivation. Then ? is an additive *-derivation.
On some types of light-like submanifolds of poly-Norden semi-Riemannian manifolds
Authors: Acet Tuba , Yüksel Perktaş , Kiliç Erol
Published: December 2023

In this paper, we initiate the study of poly-Norden generalized CR-light-like
submanifolds and poly-Norden screen transversal CR-light-like submanifolds
of poly-Norden semi-Riemannian manifolds. We give examples for such types
light-like submanifolds and investigate the conditions for both
integrability and totally geodesic foliation descriptions of distributions.
Quantile-based entropy function in past lifetime for order statistics and its properties
Authors: Zamani Zohreh , Madadi Mohsen
Published: December 2023

In this paper, we introduce a quantile version of past entropy for order
statistics and study some of its properties. It is shown that this measure
uniquely determine the quantile function. Two nonparametric classes of
distributions are also defined based on the proposed measure. The closure of
these classes under increasing convex (concave) transformations and weighted
variables are discussed. Moreover, a new stochastic order based on this
measure is defined and some features of it are investigated. We give
desirable conditions for a function of a random variable to have more
quantile past entropy for order statistics than original random variable.
Realization of the brachistochronic motion of Chaplygin sleigh in a vertical plane with an unilateral nonholonomic constraint
Authors: Obradovic Aleksandar , Cherkasov Oleg , Milicic Luka , Salinic Slavisa
Published: December 2023

The paper considers the procedure for determining the brachistochronic motion of the Chaplygin sleigh in a vertical plane, where the blade is such that it prevents the motion of the contact point in one direction only. The position of the sleigh mass center and orientation at the final positions is specified, as well as the initial value of mechanical energy. The simplest formulation of a corresponding optimal control problem is given and it is solved by applying Pontryagin?s maximum principle. For some cases, analytical solutions of differential equations of the two-point boundary value problem (TPBVP) of the maximum principle were found. Numerical integration was carried out for other cases using the shooting method, where the assessment of missing terminal conditions was given and it was shown that the solution obtained represents the global minimum time for the brachistochronic motion. The method of the brachistochronic motion by means of a single holonomic and a single unilateral nonholonomic mechanical constraint is presented.
Performance of the economy of Vojvodina: Empirical analysis
Authors: Lukic Radojko
Published: December 2023

It is very challenging, continuously topical, significant and complex to
research the performance of the economy, region, sector and company by
applying, individually or integrated, different methods of multi-criteria
decision-making. Bearing that in mind, this paper analyzes the performance
dynamics of the economy of Vojvodina using the LMAW-DNMA method in order to
improve it in the future by applying relevant measures. According to the
results of the LMAW-DNMA method of selection and ranking of years according
to the financial performance of the economy of Vojvodina in the period
2014-2021, it is as follows: 2021, 2020, 2018, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015 and
2014. In the period 2014-2021, the best financial performances of the
economy of Vojvodina were achieved in 2021 and the worst in 2014. Taken as a
whole, the economy of Vojvodina is characterized by a continuous improvement
in financial performance. Among other things, the effective management of
critical business success factors (price, costs, time, quality, innovation
and growth, etc.) contributed to this.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOFT SKILLS OF PRIMARY SCHOOLTEACHERS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES LESSONS
Authors: Lukianchuk Svitlana , Komogorova Maryna
Published: December 2023

The aim of the article is to reveal the potential of the academic discipline Foreign Language for Special Purposes (FLFSP) in the development of soft skills of future primary school teachers. The objectives of the study are to analyze scientific sources on the topic of the research; to identify the soft skills important for future primary school teachers; to present a lesson sample of how learning FLFSP can contribute to the development of soft skills in students. The research methods that are used in the article include the method of critical analysis of scientific literature – to analyze scientific sources on the problem under study and identify the most important soft skills; the method of studying and summarizing the positive experience of the development of students’ soft skills while learning FLFSP – to provide a sample lesson. The research has revealed that the most important soft skills that Ukrainian future primary school teachers should possess are: communication, problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, adaptability, decision making, initiative, critical thinking and creativity. The academic discipline Foreign Language for Special Purposes has a significant potential in the development of the soft skills mentioned. Studying this discipline involves a combination of different forms of organizing students’ learning activities in the classroom (individual, pair and group work), a combination of interrelated speech activities (listening, reading, speaking, and writing), teaching methods (role play, group debates, discussion, project work, public speaking, maintaining a blog or a discussion forum), and educational materials. The analysis of the impact of different methods of teaching a foreign language on the development of students’ soft skills may be a promising direction for future studies.
Features of inventory of green plantings by automated terrestrial laser scanning methods
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Vash Yaroslav
Published: December 2023

The aim of this work is to investigate the process of obtaining necessary information about the metric parameters of small-area arrays, linearly arranged and individual green plantings on predominantly urbanized territories, and to apply the results of data processing in the compilation of topographic and special maps from the corresponding scanning materials. Methodology. For this purpose, terrestrial laser scanning methods, dynamic laser scanning as a data source for tree-level mapping of the territory, and as an information base for filling in the respective cadastres are subject to research. The possibilities of using data from these methods to obtain information about green plantings using modern software tools have been explored. Based on terrestrial laser scanning data performed in accordance with the requirements of regulatory spatial reference documents, data processing of terrestrial laser scanning was carried out using automated methods, namely the Terrasolid software suite. The need for more than 40% coverage of the tree trunk with a point cloud obtained from laser scanning to eliminate possible errors in determining the relevant parameters due to the heterogeneity of the structure of different tree trunks has been confirmed. Preliminary processing of scanning materials was carried out using FARO Scene 2020 software. Scientific novelty and practical significance. An experiment was conducted to analyze the creation of both a plan-altitude and an information base regarding green plantings on selected objects within the Zakarpattia region. The process of collecting data on green plantings was improved by using terrestrial laser scanning and partial GNSS measurements, instead of traditional topographic-geodetic methods. A table containing information on green planting data has been created for the studied objects' territory. Automated methods were used to gather this information, including details about their location in the adopted coordinate system and the trunk diameter at a height of 1.3 meters.
Impact of pedestrian flows on traffic delays before roundabouts
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Bura Romana , Rohalskyy Roman ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: December 2023

The paper examines a roundabout located in a residential district of Lviv city. The area has many attraction points, so traffic and pedestrian flow volumes are large. All approaches to the roundabout have unsignalized pedestrian crosswalks, three of which lack safety islands. Field studies were conducted on peak and off-peak periods, collecting primary indicators of traffic and pedestrian flows. Traffic flow delays were determined on the approaches to the roundabout under existing traffic conditions with the help of the PTV VISSIM software. Three options were proposed for arranging pedestrian crosswalks on approaches to the roundabout. The first option was an arrangement of safety islands on all pedestrian crosswalks. The second option was an arrangement of underground pedestrian crosswalks. The third option was the implementation of adapting traffic light control with a call button for pedestrians. Traffic simulation was carried out for all three proposed options with the finding of the delay per vehicle and the values of the average and maximum length of the queue of vehicles on the approaches to the roundabout. All three options showed better results of traffic delay than existing conditions. However, there were delays caused by the traffic flow itself. These delays are seen in the results of the simulation of option two. Traffic delays are the smallest at this option. Option one showed the highest values of traffic delays in comparison with the other two options. The advantages and disadvantages of each option for arranging pedestrian crosswalks are determined. Recommendations are given regarding the feasibility of locating various types of pedestrian crosswalks on the approaches to the roundabout. Given the research results, the best option from the view of traffic and pedestrian flows, their delays and safety is the third one.
An assessment of the effect of touting on Nigerian seaport operations: a case study of Apapa port
Authors:   Nigeria Maritime University, Nwaogbe Obioma Reuben , Chieke Caroline Onyinyechi ,   Nigeria Maritime University, Nze Ibeawuchi ,   Federal University of Technology
Published: December 2023

In Nigeria, touting has been a challenge in the port, as it causes loss and diversion of cargo. Therefore, this study examined the effect of touting on the operational performance of the Apapa port. Specifically, a self-administered questionnaire was distributed to determine the extent of the touting on service delivery, security measures on operational quality dependability, pilfering on operations output safety, touting influencing elements on operational reliability, and touting activities on overall performance. Hypothesis one tested to what extent touts affect the service delivery of the Apapa port. The results showed that touts and their activities have effects on service delivery at Apapa port with multiple R values of 0.826, F value of 99 degrees of freedom of 50.860, a T value of 13.611 and a p-value of 0.001 calculated, which is less than 0.05 alpha value tabulated. Hypothesis two tested to what extent touting influencing elements affect the operational reliability of the Apapa port. The results show that touting impacting elements lower the performance reliability of the Apapa port with a multiple R of 0.861, an F value of 99 degrees of freedom of 68.161, a T value of 11.028 and a p-value calculated of 0.001, which is less than 0.05 alpha value. Hypothesis three tested to what extent touting activities affect the overall operational performance of the Apapa port. The results showed that touting influenced the overall performance of the Apapa port with a multiple R of 0.831, F value of 99 degrees of freedom of 53.030, a T value of 14.387 and a p-value of 0.001. It is less than an alpha value of 0.05. The results showed a relationship between touting and operational performance. It implies that the more touting activities there are, the greater the risk and possibility of loss of cargo. In addition, the results revealed a significant relationship between touting and service delivery, security measures and operational quality dependability, pilfering and operations output safety, touting influencing elements and operational reliability, and touting activities and overall performance. The study concludes that various security measures need to be in place to stop the activities of the touts. Therefore, the study suggests the eradication of touting, proper monitoring by security operatives of operational output such as cargoes, government provision of legal menial jobs for touts, and implementing a harsh policy against touts and touting activities.
Anthropocentrism and Microorganisms: Implications for Biosecurity
Authors: Ram Rajesh
Published: December 2023

The world is changing: both a conventional and a vaccine passport are now needed to travel internationally. Mask mandates, and social distancing are the new norm in a rapidly changing society. These measures were put in place to control the spread of the highly infectious and often fatal Covid-19, caused by a viral agent, a microorganism, a zoonosis, and the cause of death for over 6 million people around the world. Considering this, maintaining biosecurity is important around the world to ensure public health. Biosecurity in New Zealand supposes that people including young people understand different pests and diseases that can harm public health. This qualitative study was conducted to gauge the biosecurity knowledge of 171 young people (14–15-year-olds). Young people were tested on their knowledge about biosecurity related plants, animals, and microorganisms. This paper reports specifically on the results of knowledge of microorganisms of young people. Results show that negative anthropocentric views dominate adolescents understanding of microorganisms and anthropomorphism is widely used to explain microorganism activity. An educational programme, targeted at developing a conceptual understanding about microorganisms starting at primary education may help develop a more educated global citizen, one versed in understanding the biology of microorganisms.
Classification and description of the most well-known environmental approaches used for the maintenance and improvement of forest management
Authors: BULIGA Bogdan
Published: December 2023

The importance of forests in our society is extremely significant, with multiple benefits for both the environment and people. Considering the high importance of forests and the need for responsible and sustainable utilization, various approaches have been developed to promote sustainable forestry in different ways. This paper focuses on identifying, classifying, and analysing these approaches in Romania and at the European level.
Firstly, the legislative system, through its crucial role in establishing rules for different sectors, plays an important role in ensuring sustainable forestry. The entirety of laws that impact forests form the regulated tool of the state. On the other hand, organizations that benefit from goods and services provided by forests aim to assure customers that their activities do not have a negative impact on forests. Taking these factors into account, non-governmental organizations have developed different standards and policies to maintain and improve forest practices. These systems are not regulated by the state; rather, they are voluntary instruments. Their use depends on the willingness and interest of the forest owner or manager. Both types of instruments aim to improve forest practices and promote a sustainable approach to the utilization of forest resources.
Evaluation of groundwater quality. Case study: Seini city, Maramureș County, Romania
Authors: DESI Mihaela-Brândușa , ROBA Carmen Andreea , GLIGOR Delia-Maria
Published: December 2023

In the present study, in was investigated the groundwater quality from several private wells located in Seini city, Maramureș County (northwestern part of Romania). The investigated quality parameters were pH, redox potential, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, salinity, dissolved ions and heavy metals. The analysis showed that some of the investigated wells had a high content of nitrate, ammonium, and heavy metals. The continuous consumption of water from these sources can be a real threat for consumers’ health. The inhabitants should limit as much as possible the usage of water from these wells for drinking purposes and they should use the water from the local distribution network.
Discursividad, configuraciones significantes y cognición musical
Authors: Buján Federico
Published: December 2023

En el presente artículo se discuten distintos aspectos que intervienen en los procesos de significación musical, atendiendo a las configuraciones de sentido que se entraman en el despliegue de la cognición musical corporeizada en el ámbito de la praxis interpretativa. A tales efectos, luego de una problematización general sobre dicho dominio, se aportan los resultados de una exploración sobre los modos en que estudiantes avanzados de interpretación de música académica (de los niveles de grado y posgrado universitario) conciben y relatan sus propios procesos de estudio interpretativo y despliegue performativo. En esta dirección, el foco de estudio estuvo puesto en las maneras en que los actores seleccionados piensan, organizan y experiencialmente transitan su vínculo con los discursos musicales, así como el modo en que se inscriben como intérpretes en la trama discursiva de las obras a interpretar. En este sentido, se indagaron aspectos relativos a las operaciones puestas en obra en la instancia de producción y estudio interpretativo, la manera en que acceden a diversas configuraciones significantes relativas a las obras de referencia, así como también los modos en que establecen y conciben su relación con la discursividad musical, su despliegue narrativo y su dimensión expresiva.
A celebração do contrato administrativo de serviço e fornecimento contínuo conforme a Lei nº 14.133/21
Authors: Paganini Juliana , Oliveira Rafaela Rocha de
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a possibilidade de haver restrição ao princípio da competitividade diante da celebração do contrato administrativo, por um período mais longo, de serviço e fornecimento contínuo conforme a Lei de Licitações e Contratos Administrativos (Lei nº 14.133/21). Este tema foi escolhido após verificar que a contratação por um período demasiado longo poderia prejudicar a escolha de proposta mais vantajosa e impossibilitar a aplicação do princípio da competitividade, ferindo, desta forma, o interesse público. Por isso, restou a reflexão em que medida podem as licitações serem compreendidas enquanto instrumentos necessários à concretização de direitos humanos por meio das ações do Poder Público. Ao averiguar os resultados obtidos com a pesquisa, percebe-se que ao celebrar contratos por longos períodos o administrador não terá motivos para realizar um novo certame em um curto período, restringindo a competição entre os possíveis interessados, prejudicando desta forma a aplicabilidade do princípio da competitividade e, consequentemente, impossibilitando a obtenção de proposta mais vantajosa para a Administração Pública, prejudicando assim o interesse público. O trabalho foi desenvolvido por meio do método de abordagem dedutivo e de procedimento monográfico, com técnica de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Para isso, foi realizada uma revisão da literatura sobre licitação, princípio da competitividade e contrato administrativo, além da coleta de dados referentes a Lei nº 14.133/21.
„Finns ég aldrei standa mig og man ekki neitt“
Authors: Auðardóttir Auður Magndís
Published: December 2023

Hér og víða erlendis hefur krafa á aðkomu foreldra að skólagöngu og tómstundastarfi barna sinna farið vaxandi, en þessi síaukna áhersla virðist ekki hafa verið skoðuð og rædd með gagnrýnum hætti hérlendis. Markmið þessarar rannsóknar var að skoða með hvaða hætti samviskubit, kvíði og skömm birtust hjá mæðrum og feðrum í tengslum við skólaog tómstundastarf barna þeirra. Lögð er áhersla á að skilja hvað þessi tilfinningalegu viðbrögð segja okkur um samfélagslegar aðstæður barnafjölskyldna. Gögnum var safnað með eigindlegri spurningakönnun þar sem foreldrar barna á aldrinum 0–18 ára voru beðnir um að lýsa tilfinningum sínum í tengslum við foreldrahlutverkið. Alls söfnuðust 374 svör frá mæðrum og 76 frá feðrum. Gögnin voru greind með aðferð ígrundandi þemagreiningar. Fyrra þema greiningarinnar var „Geri ég þetta rétt?“ Móðirin sem ábyrgðarmaður heimanáms og tómstunda. Þar greindu mæðurnar frá samviskubiti og kvíða í tengslum við skóla- og tómstundavinnu, svo sem heimalestur og æfingar. Feðurnir greindu mun síður frá slíkum tilfinningum á meðan mæðurnar lýstu samviskubitinu sem stöðugu. Svörin gáfu sterkar vísbendingar um að þær öxluðu mun meiri ábyrgð á skóla- og tómstundavinnu heldur en feðurnir. Seinna þemað nefndist Allir fjandans tölvupóstarnir: Mæður á þriðju vaktinni. Þar lýstu mæður þeirri hugrænu byrði sem þær þyrftu að axla vegna skóla- og tómstundavinnu sinnar og hvernig hún ylli þeim samviskubiti, kvíða og skömm. Einnig voru dæmi um slík svör frá feðrum en þau voru mun sjaldgæfari. Þessar niðurstöður eru settar í samhengi við hugmyndafræði ákafrar mæðrunar og einstaklingsvæðingu foreldrahlutverksins. Álag á mæðrunum hefur neikvæð áhrif á samskipti innan fjölskyldna og milli foreldra og fagfólks sem er andstætt hagsmunum barna og annarra fjölskyldumeðlima.
PDHSMICK: A partial key-based secure EHRs with distributed cloud for healthcare systems applying MI-CRYSTALS-Kyber
Authors: Subramanian Prathima , Durga R.
Published: December 2023

Healthcare, which raises several challenges regarding security and privacy, is the largest sector of society dealing with patients’ health data. Numerous approaches have been developed regarding healthcare; however, these approaches lead to high response time and leakage of transaction privacy. Thus, this work proposes PDHSMICK, a partial key-based secure EHRs with distributed cloud for Healthcare Systems applying Mimetic Interpolation-based CRYSTALS-Kyber (MI-CRYSTAL-Kyber). Primarily, the patient and doctor register with the system. After that, the patient logs in and books an appointment with the doctor. Then, consultation is done, and their details are sent to the Third-Party Auditor (TPA), where they store the information in the log file. Afterwards, the patient verifies the log file and then uploads the information to the concerned Cloud Server (CS). During uploading, the files are split, and the attributes from the files and Distributed Cloud Server (DCS) are extracted. Then, by utilizing Interpolation-based Pearson Correlation Coefficient (I-PCC), a particular DCS is selected. After that, for authorization purposes, a hash code and digital signature are generated by utilizing Exponential based Extensible Output Functions (EX-EOF) and Double Mod-Digital Signature Algorithm (DM-DSA). Concurrently, the files are encrypted by employing MI-CRYSTAL-Kyber techniques. Lastly, the doctor logs on to the system, and hash code and digital signature verification are performed. The system allows the doctor to download the data if the verification matches. Also, the experimental assessment was validated, which shows the proposed technique’s efficacy.
Organic polymers revolution: Applications and formation strategies, and future perspectives
Authors: Khan Shahab , Iqbal Aroosa
Published: December 2023

The history of organic polymers is a remarkable journey from the discovery of natural materials like rubber and silk to the development of sophisticated synthetic polymers that have transformed industries and modern life. This comprehensive review article presents a detailed account of the evolution of organic polymers. It begins with the early uses of natural polymers and explores key breakthroughs, including the invention of Bakelite, nylon, and neoprene. The theoretical foundations of polymer science, laid by Hermann Staudinger, are discussed, and the post-war surge in polymer development is examined, including the introduction of polyethylene, polypropylene, and PVC. Notable advances in polymer chemistry, such as isotactic polypropylene and silicone polymers, are highlighted. The article also delves into the development of high-performance polymers like Kevlar and carbon-based materials, offering insights into their applications. Moreover, it discusses the current trends in polymer science, emphasizing sustainability and biodegradability. As the world continues to rely on polymers for numerous applications, this review provides a historical perspective and a glimpse into the future of organic polymers, where innovations are expected to shape various aspects of technology, healthcare, and environmental protection.
Do Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido e sua heterogeneidade Ontológica
Authors: Junkes Jairo Demm , Guérios Teri Roberto
Published: December 2023

Este artigo refletirá sobre o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido (TCLE), sua origem, sua essência, sua necessidade e a desarmonia ontológica referente ao seu conceito. Partiremos da análise filosófica do médico e filósofo Diego Gracia que, com suas ideias erigidas e sustentadas por outros pensadores aqui citados, aventa que o TCLE, em sendo o representante maior do novo modelo bioético liberal, apresenta sérias limitações. Na busca de apoiar isto, nos valeremos da especulação ontológica lançada pelo filósofo Wittgenstein, usando esta como uma ferramenta a demonstrar a não unidade ontológica do TCLE, a despeito de se tê-lo, conceitualmente, como ser, entidade ou conceito universal. Assim procuraremos justificar que a aplicação do TCLE na maioria das situações clínicas, além de comprometer a relação virtuosa e fiduciária que deva surgir entre o profissional da saúde e o paciente, será normalmente ociosa. Ressalva-se aqui, por óbvio, apenas as condições de pesquisas a serem realizadas em seres humanos.
O uso de oxigênio hiperbárico como tratamento adjuvante na instalação de implantes em indivíduos irradiados
Authors: Souza Rodrigues Isabelle , Zen Ramos dos Santos Júlia , Andrade Gomes Lorena , Moreira Jardim João Carlos
Published: December 2023

Introdução: As próteses suportadas por implantes melhoram a qualidade de vida dos pacientes, porém existem desafios devido a alteração da anatomia local, tanto em relação ao volume de tecido quanto a deficiência e posição óssea, o que pode afetar diretamente no posicionamento do implante, consequentemente sua sobrevida. Objetivo: realizar uma revisão integrativa da literatura para verificar a eficácia da associação do uso do oxigênio hiperbárico como terapia adjuvante na reabilitação com implantes dentários de pacientes que foram submetidos a cirurgia ablativa com o uso de radioterapia para o tratamento de câncer de cabeça e pescoço. Materiais e métodos: Para isso foram incluídos artigos originais, revisões sistemáticas e meta-análises publicados em periódicos científicos reconhecidos academicamente, e que estejam escritos em português, inglês e espanhol, que estejam dentro da proposta da pesquisa. Serão excluídos estudos publicados do ano de 2017 ou menos. Resultados e discussão: A utilização da Oxigenoterapia Hiperbárica (OHB) para pacientes submetidos à colocação de implantes dentários tem sido objeto de estudos e opiniões divergentes por parte dos autores. A opinião dos autores varia sobre a eficácia da OHB na colocação de implantes em pacientes irradiados, exigindo a realização de estudos clínicos mais detalhados e de alta qualidade para fornecer evidências mais conclusivas sobre as indicações e resultados dessa terapia. Conclusão: Pode se observar que existem perspectivas divergentes em relação ao uso da OHB na colocação de implantes em pacientes irradiados. Alguns estudos sugerem benefícios na estabilidade dos implantes e na regeneração dos tecidos moles, enquanto outros questionam a sua necessidade.
Color differences and perceptive properties of prints made with microcapsules
Authors:   University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Urbas Raša , Elesini Urška Stankovič ,   University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Published: December 2023

The aim of the research was to establish whether addition on fragranced microcapsules influences on color values and perceptive properties of prints. For this purpose, three types of printing inks were used on two sets of the paper substrate. Color properties were measured by standard methods while perceptive properties were determined by subjective method. Research has shown that microcapsules cause small color differences while perceptive analyses gave very interesting results.
Processless offset printing plates
Authors:   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Graphic Arts, Zagreb, Croati, Poljaček Sanja Mahović , Cigula Tomislav ,   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Graphic Arts, Zagreb, Croati, Hoffmann-Walbeck Thomas ,   Hochschule der Medien, Stuttgart, Germany, Tomašegović Tamara ,   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Graphic Arts, Zagreb, Croati, Riegel Sebastian ,   Hochschule der Medien, Stuttgart, Germany
Published: December 2023

With the implementation of platesetters in the offset printing plate making process, imaging of the printing plate became more stable and ensured increase of the printing plate quality. But as the chemical processing of the printing plates still highly influences the plate making process and the graphic reproduction workflow, development of printing plates that do not require chemical processing for offset printing technique has been one of the top interests in graphic technology in the last few years. The main reason for that came from the user experience, where majority of the problems with plate making process could be connected with the chemical processing of the printing plate. Furthermore, increased environmental standards lead to reducing of the chemicals used in the industrial processes. Considering these facts, different types of offset printing plates have been introduced to the market today. This paper presents some of the processless printing plates.
Peran Relasi Pada Pemilu 2019 Di Kota Padangsidimpuan
Authors: Siregar Reunisah Darwanti Putri , Gunawan Syafri , Ahmatnijar Ahmatnijar
Published: December 2023

This research is entitled The Role of Democratic Volunteers in Increasing Voter Participation in the 2019 General Election in Padangsidimpuan City. This study aims to determine the role of Padangsidimpuan Democracy Volunteers in increasing voter participation in the 2019 General Election in Padangsidimpuan City, as well as the obstacles experienced by Padangsidimpuan Democracy Volunteers in increasing voter participation in the 2019 General Election in Padangsidimpuan City. Descriptive qualitative research is the research method used in this study. This type of research uses field research, namely research that goes directly to the location that is the object of research or field research, and this research prioritizes a problem that is being studied and obtains more information in the form of words or sentences compared to information in the form of numbers. The results of this study indicate that the role of Padangsidimpuan Democracy Volunteers in increasing voter participation in the 2019 General Election in Padangsidimpuan City is to conduct direct socialization to the people of Padangsidimpuan City, where in conducting socialization of Democracy Volunteers are divided based on 10 bases. Voter and Election Education to the public in the form of, among others; Face to face, group discussions, simulations, lectures, posting socialization materials to social media. And the inhibiting factors for Padangsidimpuan Democracy Volunteers in increasing voter participation in the 2019 General Election in Padangsidimpuan City are obstacles that come from internal Democratic Volunteers, namely there are still many Democratic Volunteers members who are not confident in conveying socialization materials, the background of members of the Democracy Volunteers, No the structure of programs run by Democratic Volunteers, and the short tenure of Democracy Volunteers. And also obstacles that come from external factors, namely, the community's confidence is still lacking in the election, the difficulty of gathering the community to conduct election socialization, the difficulty of communication from the Democratic Volunteers to people with disabilities and also technical obstacles in voting such as registering A5, not having an ID card and assistance when choose.