bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Analysis of Flouting Maxim in Her Movie By Spike Jonze
Authors: Viryani Ni Made Jesi , Putri I Gusti ayu Vina Widiadnya , Marantika I Made Yogi
Published: November 2023

The aims of study is deals with the study of flouting maxim in a movie entitled Her. People in conversation can run smoothly if they follow the cooperative principle. Grice (1975)stated that a cooperative principle in which at the stage at when it occurs by receiving the purpose or direction exchange in which you are engaged. There are four maxims that make up the cooperative principle namely maxim of quality, maxim of quantity, maxim of relevance, maxim of manner. However, not all conversation runs smoothly, sometime people are uncooperative while conveying the information, this case known as flouting maxim. This study discusses maxim that flouted by the characters in the Her movie. This study focuses on analyzing the types of flouting maxim and the reason why the characters flouted the maxims in the Her movie. There are two theories used to analyze the data in this research. First, the theory of cooperative principle was proposed by Grice (1975) to analyze the type of floating maxim and the second theory from Leech (1983) to analyze the reason of the flouting maxim. The researcher used descriptive method qualitative method to describe the data to answer the problem of the study. The result of the study shows that there are 10 data of floating maxim in Her Movie.
Onomatopoeia Found in Shazam Comic
Authors: Langus Natalia , Sulatra I Komang , Utami Ni Made Verayanti
Published: November 2023

This study aims to find out the type of onomatopoeia used in the comic and analyse the meaning of the onomatopoeic word. The data were taken from Shazam comic written by Geoff Johns. Observation method was used in collecting the data with several steps applied such as reading, identifying and note taking the onomatopoeic words. This study applied descriptive qualitative method to analyse the data. The theory of types of onomatopoeia by Bredin (1996) was used to analyse the data. This study found fifty five (55) onomatopoeia. Those onomatopoeia words are divided into three types, such as 28 data of direct onomatopoeia, 14 data of associative onomatopoeia, 13 data of exemplary onomatopoeia. Direct onomatopoeia became dominant type used because the comic tells about superhero against enemies who want to destroy the world. The use of onomatopoeia in comic is very important since comic is sequential series of image with character and conversation inside.
Consentimento livre e esclarecido à luz da jurisprudência do Distrito Federal
Authors: Abreu Filho Flávio Dias de , Queiroz de Souza Daniele
Published: November 2023

A relação médico-paciente, desde a promulgação do Código de Ética de 1998, sofreu significativa alteração fazendo constar, dentro de uma concepção de deontologia médica essencial, a vontade do paciente como força motriz da atuação do profissional. Nesse cenário, o dever informacional esclarecido, traduzido no Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido –TCLE, trouxe segurança jurídica tanto ao profissional de saúde como ao paciente que, quando violada a obrigação de esclarecer, gerar-se-ia consequência ética com respingos na necessidade de indenizações. Objetivo: abordando o debate da autonomia do paciente em face do dever médico de salvaguardar a vida de quem se apresenta sem condições de manifestar a vontade, este artigo apresentará a problemática relacionada à responsabilidade civil do médico que decide agir, mesmo havendo prévia diretiva de vontade ou expressa orientação, quando essa era questionável. Método: para isso, realiza-se o levantamento das jurisprudências do Tribunal de Justiça do Distrito Federal e dos Territórios – TJDFT relacionadas ao TCLE. Resultado: ao fim, utilizando estudos doutrinários do próprio Conselho Federal de Medicina – CFM e do caso de Kerrie Wooltorton, demonstra-se que a autonomia do paciente nem sempre deve ser absoluta, pois possível de estar eivada de vício ou simplesmente pelo fato de que, em uma ponderação entre vontade e vida, esta deve prevalecer.
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) like QuillBot AI Assist Students’ Writing Skills? Assisting Learning to Write Texts using AI
Authors: Amyatun Riza Laras , Kholis Adhan
Published: November 2023

At present, it is undeniable that the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in learning English is increasing. AI helps students develop English sentences. This study aims to assist eleventh-grade students’ skills in creating hortatory exposition texts using QuillBot AI. It was Classroom Action Research (CAR) using the Kemmis, McTaggart, and Nixon paradigm conducted in two cycles, each consisting of three meetings. Each cycle included planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The participants of this study were students from XI IPA 2A, consisting of 20 students. The data collection technique employed was a test. Before giving treatment, the students did a pre-test in the form of a writing test. Then, the researcher taught the students using Quillbot AI in several meetings. A paired sample t-test was administered using the SPSS version 25 to analyze the obtained data. The findings revealed that using QuillBot AI in the writing class considerably improved students’ writing skills. It was demonstrated by the results of the students’ writing test scores. In the pre-test, the students’ mean score was 53.55. Then, after utilizing QuillBot AI, the students’ mean post-test score was 78.90. In addition, the significance of the difference could also be seen in the acquisition of a sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000, which meant it was smaller than 0.05. Based on the statistics presented, Ho was refused, and Ha was approved, indicating that QuillBot AI’s usage impacted the students’ ability to create hortatory exposition texts.
Comparison Study in Terms of The Results of Photovoltaic Solar Energy Systems Designed with PVsyst and MATLAB Simulink Software
Authors: ÇİNİCİ Oğuz Kaan , KARACA Büşra , ACIR Adem
Published: November 2023

With the advancement of technology and the increase in the global population, the need for energy is growing daily. Today, the majority of energy needs are met from fossil fuels. The limited reserves of fossil fuels have increased the tendency towards alternative energy sources due to reasons such as harming the environment and causing global warming. Some renewable energy sources are sun, wave, wind, biomass, and others. Among them are the most preferred solar energy systems. Before implementing any photovoltaic (PV) project, technological and economic feasibility is required to optimize electricity generation, reliability, and costs. As of today, various simulation tools have been created to predict and optimize a PV system. This study examined the differences between the results obtained from photovoltaic solar energy systems designed using PVsyst and MATLAB/Simulink software and how these differences affect the energy production and performance of the systems. Regression analysis was performed by comparing the output data with each other, and it was determined which direction was advantageous or disadvantageous. 75 kW PV system was designed in Ankara using PVsyst and MATLAB/Simulink software, and the simulation outputs obtained from the two software were compared. Three different PV systems were designed and numbered: Design-1: PVsyst System, Design-2: MATLAB/Simulink with MPPT Algorithm, and Design-3: MATLAB/Simulink without MPPT Algorithm. The monthly differences between the two software and the three design outcomes are highly variable. These differences are between 0.36% and 10.72% in Design-1 with Design-2. It is between 14.21% and 43.71% in the Design-1 with Design-3. It is between 17.65% and 49.32% Design-2 with Design-3. According to analysis findings, it has been determined that the sensitivity of the MATLAB/Simulink software to temperature change is higher than the PVsyst software. In addition, reasons such as the variable MPPT algorithms and the automatic or manual entry of the data are also effective in the difference.
Tri Hita Karana-Based Thematic Teaching Materials on the Topic of Clean, Healthy, and Beautiful Environment
Authors: Gede Dharmawan Gede Dharmawan , I Made Candiasa  , I Gede Astawan
Published: November 2023

The lack of thematic teaching materials provided by schools and the government encourages teachers to focus on learning that does not refer to local wisdom, and the materials used are not contextual. Responding to this phenomenon, this study aims to develop Tri Hita Karana-based thematic teaching materials for grade 1 elementary school students. This type of research is developed using the ADDIE model. The methods used to collect data are observation and questionnaires. The instrument used to collect data is a questionnaire. The research subjects were learning material experts and learning media experts. The test subjects were students totaling 10 people. The technique used to analyze the data is descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. The results of the study, namely the results of the validity test, were declared valid with a Content Validity Coefficient of 1. Thematic teaching materials also met the practicality criteria with a score of 4.9 in the very practical category. Based on the trial, it was found that the teaching materials were very effective, with an average student score of 88 with 90% completeness. It was concluded that teaching materials in the form of Tri Hita Karana-based Thematic Teaching Materials for a clean, healthy, and beautiful environment are appropriate and effective for use in learning.
Digital Text Books Based Multi Application: Does it Have Impact Towards Elementary Students Intelligence and Ecology Awareness?
Authors: Achmad Fanani  , Rosidah Cholifah Tur , Juniarso Triman , Eldine Salsabila Putri  , Gresya Ailina Roys  , Vannilia
Published: November 2023

Human concern and sensitivity to environmental problems is an entity of morality, behavior, and character. It cannot be built in humans instantly; the educational method is a strategic step to grow and improve the knowledge, skills, and behavior of individual humans as learners at an early age so that they become environmentally sound individuals with green behavior and a positive character. This study aims to develop multi-application-based digital teaching materials. This study uses a research and development design, with a 4D model consisting of define, design, develop, and disseminate stages. The research subjects were 5th-grade elementary school students. This type of research is developed with a 4D model. The method of data collection is done by distributing questionnaires. The data collection instrument is a questionnaire. Data analysis techniques using descriptive qualitative analysis, quantitative, and inferential statistics. The results showed that the mastery value of energy and ecological knowledge in the experimental class was 83% in the experimental class and 74% in the control class. These results prove that multi-application-based digital teaching materials impact students' intelligence and ecological awareness. Ecological awareness can be formed along with increased ecological understanding and intelligence.
Bead Maze Media Semiotics Objects: A Study of Mathematics Teaching for Autism Students in Elementary School
Authors: Putriana Wati Olga , Dyah Worowirastri Ekowati  , Nusantara Toto , Muksar Makbul , Sudjimat Dwi Agus
Published: November 2023

Mathematics learning for autistic students needs to be done concretely and interestingly. If this is implemented, it is hoped that autistic students will be able to understand and even use mathematics in everyday life. This study aimed to analyze semiotic objects in the bead maze media for learning mathematics for autistic students in elementary schools. The research was conducted in a descriptive qualitative manner. Methods of data collection through observation, documentation, and interviews with elementary school mathematics teachers and assistants for autistic students. Observations were made by observing the bead maze adaptive media. Objects that can be observed are the beads in it, such as different shapes and colors. Interviews were conducted with one third-grade autistic student, an elementary school math teacher, and an assistant teacher. Data obtained from observation, documentation, and interviews were then analyzed using triangulation. The triangulation methodology is carried out by comparing the information obtained from observation, documentation, and interviews. The study results found that six primary semiotic objects, namely language, problem situations, concepts, procedures, properties, and arguments, have been identified based on basic mathematical concepts (numbers, algebra, geometry, measurement) being studied in the third grade. Each semiotic object in bead maze media can potentially increase students' mathematical activities, which are contextual, interesting, and meaningful for autistic students in elementary schools.
Interactive Learning Multimedia in Supporting Personalized Learning Grade V Primary School
Authors: Dwanda Putra Lovandri , Try Syukrianto S
Published: November 2023

The absence of interactive media and media development in an area shows that adaptation to technology has yet to be maximized. The research aimed to produce interactive multimedia material on human blood circulation for grade V SD and determine its quality and feasibility by conducting validation trials on experts, teachers, and students. This research method is R&D (Research and Development) with the ADDIE model. The subjects in this study were fifth-grade elementary school students. Data collection methods are assessment sheets and documentation. Data collection instrument using a questionnaire. Data analysis techniques are quantitative data analysis and qualitative descriptive data analysis. The results of the research are in the form of interactive multimedia based on storylines of articulation of human blood circulation in science subjects for class V SD which can be used by students with a score of 92.5% from material experts; media experts 86.66%; learning experts 88.88%; linguists 74.26%; teacher assessment 98.88%; Penialain students 93.40%. The scores of each expert, teacher, and student assessment were then searched for the average value and obtained a percentage value of 89.096% with the "Very Good" criterion. It was concluded that the developed multimedia is very good quality, is suitable for use in learning activities, and has personalized learning characteristics that support student-centered learning activities.
Improve The Numeracy Skills of Fifth-Grade Students Through Self-Efficacy in Elementary Schools
Authors: Ridwan M , Misbahudholam AR Muhammad , Budiyono Fajar , Tri Sukitman
Published: November 2023

Numerical ability is the basis for students in working on solving math problems and is one of the indicators for assessing the Minimum Competency Assessment. Based on the PISA results released by the OECD, Indonesia's numeracy literacy level was ranked 74th out of 79 countries, this shows that Indonesia's numeracy literacy level is still very low. This study aims to analyze the numeracy skills of fifth-grade students through self-efficacy in elementary schools. The type of research used is causal-comparative research, also known as ex-post facto research with a quantitative approach. Respondents in this study were 32 grade 5 students. The research instruments used were self-efficacy questionnaires, and numeracy skills test questions. Data analysis in this study used descriptive and inferential statistics in simple linear regression analysis. The research results show that students' self-efficacy can significantly improve their numeracy skills. Students' numeracy skills are influenced by student self-efficacy by 51.2%. Meanwhile, 48.8% is influenced by other factors besides self-efficacy. The results of this study also show that the better the students' self-efficacy, the better their numeracy literacy skills will be.
Independent Learning and Student Learning Responsibilities Characteristics of Mathematics Knowledge Competence in Fifth-Grade Elementary School
Authors: I Gusti Ayu Putu Putri Widayanti  , Gusti Ngurah Sastra Agustika
Published: November 2023

The habit of students procrastinating on assignments given by the teacher is one of the habits that need to be eliminated. It happened because of the need for more confidence in students in their abilities. This study aims to analyze the influence of independent learning and the character of students' learning responsibility on the competence of mathematics knowledge of fifth-grade elementary school students. This type of research is ex-post facto with a correlational research design. The population used in this study amounted to 116 students. Sampling is based on the existing population using a proportional random sampling technique to obtain a total sample of 92 people. The data was collected using a questionnaire instrument and document recording methods. The statistical analysis used is simple regression analysis and multiple regression analysis. The simple linear regression analysis results for testing hypotheses I and II show a significant effect of learning independence on the competency of mathematical knowledge and a significant effect of the character of learning responsibility on the competence of mathematical knowledge. The multiple linear regression analysis results showed a significant effect of learning independence and the character of student learning responsibility on the competence of mathematics knowledge of fifth-grade students in elementary school. It was concluded that there was a significant influence of learning independence and the character of students' learning responsibility on the competence of mathematics knowledge of fifth-grade elementary school students.
Culture-Based Discovery Learning and its Impact on Mathematical Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Akbar Ady , Herman Tatang , Suryadi Didi
Published: November 2023

Complex life patterns in the 21st century require humans to master certain competencies and skills to adapt to life. Critical thinking ability is one of the important abilities to be mastered by today's students. This study aims to analyze the influence of culture-based discovery learning model learning. This type of research is quasi-experimental research. A total of 55 elementary schools and fifth-grade students were involved in this study. The experimental class consisting of 27 students was given treatment in the form of culture-based discovery learning, while the control class, which consisted of 28 students, was given conventional learning. Research data collection was carried out by giving tests of critical thinking skills in mathematics to two post-learning classes. Data analysis was carried out through descriptive data analysis and inference analysis through two independent sample t-tests with a significance level of 5%. The results showed significant differences in critical thinking skills between students taught through the culture-based discovery learning model and those taught through conventional learning models. The average critical thinking ability of students taught through the culture-based discovery learning model is higher than that of students taught through conventional learning models. It was concluded that the application of culture-based discovery learning can improve the critical thinking skills of elementary school students.
Effect of Weather Parameters on Wheat Productivity: A Statistical Analysis Using SPSS
Authors: Negi Ankita , Rana Kuldeep , Singh Shweta , Shahi Uday Pratap
Published: November 2023

The present study was conducted during the year March, 2021 to March, 2022 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, India under Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva-District Agromet Unit (GKMS-DAMU) scheme to identify the effects of weather parameters on wheat productivity in two districts of Uttar Pradesh, namely Baghpat and Meerut for the five rabi seasons (October-April) from 2012 to 2017 using statistical analysis technique in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The study utilized in-situ collected weekly data of weather parameters viz., bright sunshine hours, maximum temperature, minimum temperature, rainfall, maximum relative humidity, minimum relative humidity and wind speed. The data of wheat yield (t ha-1) was collected from Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture website (http://aps.dac.gov.in/APY/Public_Report1.aspx). The SPSS analysis revealed that weather conditions play a significant role in wheat productivity in both districts. The results showed that maximum temperature during April first week had a positive correlation with wheat yield for Baghpat district. Meanwhile, in Meerut, the most significant weather parameters that affected wheat yield were February’s fourth week rainfall, followed by bright sunshine hours of March third week, and minimum relative humidity of April third week. It was also observed that intense rainfall reduced wheat yield in Meerut during the 2014–15 Rabi season. The findings of present study could be useful for policymakers & farmers in developing strategies to improve wheat productivity. The study emphasized the importance of considering local weather conditions for better decision making in agricultural operations.
Parents’ Experiences on a Family Literacy Program in Finland
Authors: Aerila Juli-Anna , Kauppinen Merja , Siipola Mari
Published: November 2023

In this article, we investigate a family literacy program called Bedtime Story Shelf, which is an application of lending libraries. In Bedtime Story Shelf-program the families are loaning books from ECE centers and schools to homes. In the study, we present parents’ prior (N = 122) on this program and its relation to families’ prior literacy practises. According to the results, almost all the families took advantage of the Bedtime Story Shelf-activity. However, about half of the families loaned books from the shelf more often. These families also evaluated the activity as more meaningful. They felt that loaning libraries enabled them to expand their knowledge of children’s books and made the children more active in family literacy events. These positive effects did not depend on the prior literacy practises of the family. This means that if we get the families involved in family literacy programs of ECEs and schools, they will find them beneficial. According to the study, one of the key objectives would be motivating the children and involving the parents. Furthermore, the educators should be active and flexible in their attempts to involve all the families.
INCORPORATING GAMIFICATION ELEMENTS FROM CLASSCRAFT IN ENGLISH INSTRUCTION: A SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: Armanda Muhamad Laudy , Priyana Joko
Published: November 2023

In the contemporary educational landscape, a significant portion of college students belongs to Generation Z, characterized by their familiarity with the Internet, mobile technology, and video games. Educators are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to address the challenge of fostering a meaningful learning environment that enhances student motivation and improves learning outcomes. Classcraft, as a notable example, offers a platform for educators to captivate students through gamified learning experiences and immersive role-playing. This study conducts a scoping review to investigate research findings about the effectiveness of Classcraft, specifically focusing on its gamification elements, within the realm of English instruction. The review encompasses articles published between 2018 and 2023, following the comprehensive five-stage framework outlined by Arksey and O’Malley (2005). The key revelation of this scoping review underscores the advantages of integrating Classcraft to establish an immersive gamified learning environment in the context of English instruction. The insights derived from this review hold particular significance for instructional designers operating in higher education settings.
Dilemas e contradições das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais e Base Nacional Comum para a Formação Inicial de Professores da Educação Básica
Authors: Azevedo Gontijo Aldriana , Gomes Peixoto Anderson , Campos Machado Liliane , Cardoso Almeida Nilvânia
Published: November 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar os dilemas e as contradições das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (DCNs) e da Base Nacional Comum para a Formação Inicial de Professores da Educação Básica (BNC-Formação) e as suas implicações curriculares na formação docente. Desenvolveu-se uma investigação de abordagem qualitativa, apoiada na revisão de literatura e em pesquisa documental na Resolução CNE/CP nº 2/2019 e em outros normativos. Orientadas pela análise de conteúdo, foram estabelecidas as categorias: influência internacional, vinculação com a Base Nacional Comum Curricular, competências, atrofia curricular, padronização, responsabilização, desprofissionalização docente e relação teoria-prática. A BNC-Formação, equivocadamente, apresenta-se como um referencial para a qualidade do ensino, normatizando, minuciosamente, a organização dos currículos dos cursos de formação de professores. Tal marco regulatório possui elementos de uma concepção eficientista de currículo, esboça uma visão reduzida, utilitarista, pragmatista da docência e revela seu caráter tecnicista.
Lógica pedagógica e pensamento reflexivo com base em John Dewey e Paulo Freire: uma mesma epistemologia, diferentes perspectivas ético-políticas
Authors: Afonso Oliveira Neiva , Gularte Soler Leonor , Reinaldo Protásio Alexandre
Published: November 2023

O artigo descreve possíveis interlocuções entre as pedagogias de John Dewey e Paulo Freire, por meio do viés epistemológico que as duas propostas apresentam. A curiosidade, nos dois autores, é impulso inicial para o conhecimento, com desdobramentos para o pensamento reflexivo e a lógica pedagógica. O encontro epistêmico entre a realidade objetiva e os sujeitos do conhecimento, juntamente com a crítica ao tradicionalismo em educação, é basilar no pensamento dos dois. Nas seções intituladas Pensamento e reflexão em John Dewey e A curiosidade epistemológica em Paulo Freire, apresentamos os argumentos principais relativos às epistemologias deweyana e freiriana para concluir que estão dentro de um viés antropológico bastante aproximado, mas diferem na perspectiva político-pedagógica.
Flower bud development of almond cultivars based on three different methods
Authors: Keleta Belay Teweldemedhin , Szalay László , Ladányi Márta , Békefi Zsuzsanna
Published: November 2023

Flower bud development of fruit trees plays a key role in their climatic adaptation. It is closely related to dormancy release that determines winter frost susceptibility. Detailed characterisation of flower bud development of 25 almond (Prunus amygdalus L. Batsch) accessions representing wide range of flowering times have been performed by microsporogenesis and pistil growth studies for 3 years. Six developmental stages were distinguished in the process of microsporogenesis, while pistil development could be classified into four phases. The examined cultivars showed significant differences in the length and occurrence of microspore developmental stages and year effect was observed. On the basis of the length of microsporogenesis stages, cultivars were clustered into five main groups. The shortest periods of archesporium and microsporogenesis as a sum were detected in accessions ‘Eriane’, ‘5/15’ and ‘1/7’ (with an average of 20 and 138 days in all three), while the longest ones were determined in ‘Constanti’ and ‘Vairo’ (65 and 160 days in both), respectively. The increment of pistil length was suspended during the dormancy period and after dormancy release, it was accelerated first at a slow rate followed by a few days of rapid growth prior to blooming. In order to determine the date of endodormancy release, these three methods – microsporogenesis, pistil length studies, and forcing of shoots – were analysed. All methods revealed significant differences among accessions. The dormancy release estimated by microsporogenesis studies showed the highest variability among the three methods used.
Some Properties of a Family of Univalent Functions Defined by a Generalized Opoola Differential Operator
Authors: Lasode Ayotunde Olajide , Opoola Timothy Oloyede
Published: November 2023

In this investigation, we introduce a new q-differential operator that generalizes the well-known Opoola differential operator. Using the operator, we define a family of q-bounded turning functions. The new class is denoted by ℛ
q
n
(µ, β, τ ; λ). Afterwards, inclusion, characterisation, growth, distortion, covering, linear combination and neighborhood properties of functions f ∈ ℛ
q
n
(µ, β, τ ; λ) are presented.
Results of Hankel Semigroup of Linear Operator as Eventually Uniform Continuous Semigroup
Authors: Akinyele Akinola Yussuff , Omosowon Jude Babatunde , Aasa Moses Adebowale , Ahmed Bayo Musa , Bello Kareem Akanbi
Published: November 2023

This paper consists of Hankel results of ω-order reversing partial contraction as a semigroup of linear operator. Spectral mapping theorem was investigated and it was established that ω-order reversing partial contraction mapping is an eventually uniform continuous semigroup in which we showed that the proof of the extension of T (t) to a C
0-semigroup ̂T(t) on a space ̂X containing X isometrically bounded. The space is constructed in such a way that the spectrum of the generator A of T (t) coincides with the spectrum of the generator Â of ̂T(t) and the approximate point spectrum of A coincides with the point spectrum of Â.
A new fixed point technique for equilibrium problem with a finite family of multivalued quasi-nonexpansive mappings
Authors: Sow T.M.M.
Published: November 2023

We introduce a new iterative scheme by viscosity approximation method for finding a common point of the set of solutions of an equilibrium problem and the set of common fixed points of a finite family of multivalued quasi-nonexpansive mapping in a Hilbert space. It is proved that the sequence generated by the iterative scheme converges strongly to a common point of the set of solutions of an equilibrium problem and the set of common fixed points of a finite family of multivalued quasi-nonexpansive. Futhermore, we applied our main result for finding a common solution of convex minimization problem and fixed points problem. Essentially a new approach for finding solutions of equilibrium problems and fixed point problems whith set-valued operators is provided.
Assessment of interorganisational conflict in building refurbishment projects using EFA and PLS-SEM
Authors: Noori Adel
Published: November 2023

It is generally known that building refurbishment (BR) projects are more likely to face uncertainties than new building projects. Therefore, uncertainty is an element that may cause interorganisational conflict (IOC). This paper presents a study with three objectives: to evaluate the uncertainty levels, assess the IOC that may arise due to the uncertain nature of BR projects and examine the interrelated dependence relationship between uncertainty and IOC variables. A total of 188 refurbishment projects formed the database for this study. The study applied Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) based on Partial Least Squares (PLS) in the data analysis process. The findings show that uncertainty and IOC BR projects are moderate. Additionally, the uncertainty variable has a positive relationship with the IOC variable; in other words, the higher the uncertainty, the higher is the level of IOC. However, the three factors that emerged as being predictably more uncertain are inadequate space for storage of material and working, difficulty in access to the site and unclear scope of the work.
Estimation of ideal construction duration in tender preparation stage for housing projects
Authors: Tirataci Hakan , Yaman Hakan
Published: November 2023

Despite the potential of various methods for calculating construction duration, few studies have focused on the application of these methods in the tender preparation stage, and even fewer have focused on their application in public housing projects. Moreover, research related to construction duration in Turkey has indicated that considerable delays occur in public housing projects. Therefore, we investigated the factors affecting the construction duration of housing projects and developed a novel calculation method for estimating the ideal construction duration. Data on public housing projects were obtained from a major Turkish construction authority. Statistical data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression analysis, chi-squared automatic interaction detection (CHAID), and classification and regression tree (CART) methods. The results revealed that several factors significantly affected the ideal construction duration for each statistical method. The cutoffs and standard errors were calculated to test the validity of all three statistical methods. The regression formula indicated statistical significance when the calculation method was tested. The implementation of the methods for other public housing projects significantly reduced the number of delayed projects. The findings of this study are expected to contribute by way of enabling senior project managers to estimate the ideal construction duration for housing projects during the tender preparation stage.
Application of generalized boundary conditions for homogenization of thermal and filtration properties of soils
Authors: Wojciechowski Marek
Published: November 2023

In the paper, generalized boundary conditions were used for the homogenization of coefficients of the Laplace partial differential equation in the context of Darcy flow and heat diffusion phenomena. The mesoscopic boundary value problem was defined and analyzed from the variational perspective and the finite element formulation of the homogenization problem was provided. The matrix equation for the apparent macroscopic properties, resulting from FEM discretization, was derived and utilized in two illustrative examples: homogenization of the filtration coefficient of clay amended with expanded shale and thermal conductivity of the soil with multiple fractions. It is shown, that generalized boundary conditions can provide very good homogenization results without the assumption of the periodicity of the material. For best results, the microscopic length parameter has to be properly estimated.
MAHONIA SAGRANA, A NEW SPECIES FROM CUBA, AND LECTOTYPIFICATION OF MAHONIA TENUIFOLIA AND BERBERIS FRAXINIFOLIA FROM MEXICO
Authors: Harber Julian , Bécquer Eldis R.
Published: November 2023

The only Mahonia species found in Cuba is investigated. Although known since the nineteenth century, it has previously been identified as Mahonia tenuifolia (or its synonym Berberis fraxinifolia), otherwise found in Mexico. The Cuban species is shown to differ inter alia from the Mexican species by its leaf shape and texture, shorter racemes and pedicels, and greater number of ovules. The habitat and distribution of the species are described. Mahonia tenuifolia and Berberis fraxinifolia are also lectotypified.
Evaluation of Treated Wastewater Quality for Reuse in the Northern Region of Minas Gerais
Authors: Peres Camilla Silva , Ladeia Mônica Maria , Da Silva Julia Ferreira , Dias Laís Pereira , Lopes Ludmila Ferreira
Published: November 2023

Objective: This study aims to analyze the quality of effluents treated at three Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) in the northern region of Minas Gerais, evaluating reuse potential and proposals.
 
Theoretical framework: The practice of reusing sanitary effluents holds significant economic and environmental importance. It conserves water resources allocated for higher priority uses. When assessed and compliant with regulations, effluents become potential water sources for agriculture and urban squares. The trend towards reusing treated effluents presents an alternative to meet water demands that could be satisfied with lower-quality water.
 
Method: The study conducted laboratory analyses of three COPASA MG sewage treatment plants, referred to as WWTPs I, II, and III, between January 2021 and September 2022. Parameters crucial for effluent reuse, including Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Electrical Conductivity (EC), Hydrogen Potential (pH), Escherichia coli, Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), and viable helminth eggs, were monitored and evaluated. The feasibility of proposed water reuse methods was assessed by analyzing the quality of treated effluents from the three WWTPs, considering that the treatments adhered to the conditions and effluent discharge standards outlined in Joint Normative Decision COPAM and CERH-MG No. 01 of May 5, 2008 (Minas Gerais, 2008), as well as the reuse parameters defined in Normative Decision CERH-MG No. 65/2020 of June 18, 2020 (CERH-MG, 2020).
 
Results and Conclusion: The findings indicate that the effluents treated in the studied WWTPs are suitable for reuse, with potential corrective measures for non-compliant parameters. This allows for irrigation of urban squares, subject to approval by local authorities, and internal irrigation within interested businesses.
 
Research Implications: This approach is highly relevant for fostering discussions on expanding reuse practices and shaping regulations through legislation, norms, and deliberations.
 
Originality: This study stands out due to its in-depth investigation, ensuring a viable water reuse source for localities facing water scarcity, particularly in the northern region of Minas Gerais. This innovative topic, though less explored in literature, is gaining momentum in environmental discourse, thanks to the potential of effluents for agricultural purposes.
Soybean Population Management Seeking Greater Grain Productivity
Authors: Menegon Alef Hiago Marchi , De Lima Sebastião Ferreira , Alves Vitória Carolina Dantas , Contardi Lucymara Merquides , Cordeiro Meire Aparecida Silvestrini , Vendruscolo Eduardo Pradi , Nunes Rita de Cássia Barros , Nogueira Arthur Renan Fernandes
Published: November 2023

Objective: The objective of this research was to evaluate plant growth, soybean grain yield and production cost depending on the use of different populations.
 
Theoretical reference: Among management practices, plant population is an extremely important stage for the establishment of soybean crops. In many cases, just changing the plant population is enough to result in high gains in crop grain productivity.
 
Methodology: A randomized block design was used, with four treatments and four replications. The treatments consisted of densities of 200, 250, 300 and 350 thousand seeds ha-1. Plant height, insertion height of the first pod, number of pods per plant, number of grains per pod, mass of one thousand grains and grain productivity were evaluated.
 
Results and conclusion: Populations influenced grain productivity, with the highest productivity being achieved in the population of 250 thousand, 5905 kg ha-1. It was concluded that sowing density affects the number of pods per plant and soybean grain productivity. The density of 250 thousand seeds ha-1 was the one that provided the highest productivity of soybeans and the lowest sowing cost.
 
Research implications: Determining the best population of soybean plants in different locations is essential to reduce producer costs.
 
Originality/value: Most research works focus on the use of inputs, disregarding that the plant population can affect crop performance and production costs.
‘Instead of Hype, Would You Like to Hear Real Examples?’: Exploring Blockchain Talk on Twitter
Authors: Limatius Hanna , Sihvonen Tanja , Serada Alesha
Published: November 2023

This article investigates Twitter posts as an arena of organizations’ impression management. This is done by looking into the ways companies and organizations use this social media platform for establishing an image of competence and expertise around a new technological innovation. We approach this topic through a discourse analysis of 3,033 Finnish language tweets, sent between 2015–2018. These tweets were selected on the basis of including the hashtag #blockchain, which allowed us to explore how organizations and their representatives engaged in “blockchain talk” in the Finnish Twittersphere. Our findings indicate that while this blockchain talk most commonly manifested through news and information dissemination, it was also used to construct expertise and to highlight organizational values. Even organizations that had nothing to do with specific blockchain applications seemed to want to participate in the blockchain talk. In addition to presenting new insights into the online discourse on technological innovation, the study contributes to research on Twitter as a forum for organizational communication.
Personzentriert sein – die Zukunft liegt nicht in der Vergangenheit. Anmerkungen zum Aufsatz „Personzentriert sein – Sieben Herausforderungen für die Zukunft" von M. Behr, J. Finke und S. Gahleitner in PERSON 1/2016
Authors: Schmid Peter F.
Published: November 2023

Der Beitrag ist eine Replik auf den nach Anpassung an den Mainstream plädierenden Aufsatz von Behr et al. Es wird gezeigt, dass viele der dort angeführten „Herausforderungen“ mit dem personzentrierten Paradigmenwechsel inkompatibel sind.
Gefährdung: Prozesse von Personen in Risikosituationen
Authors: Kinigadner Sonja
Published: November 2023

Das Auf treten der Covid-19-Pandemie dient als Beispiel, wie Personen sich und andere in einer Gefährdungssituation erleben, sich damit auseinandersetzen und schließlich die Situation bewältigen. Ausgehend von der Alltagsbeobachtung stark unterschiedener Bewältigungsprozesse stellt sich dieser Beitrag die Frage, welche persönlichen, sozialen und gesellschaftlichen Strukturen Einfluss auf den Bewältigungsprozess haben. Mit 15 Personen unterschiedlicher Einstellungen wurden zu Beginn der Pandemie 2020/2021 und an ihrem Ende 2023 semistrukturierte Interviews durchgeführt. Die qualitative Auswertung zeigte bei allen die Beschäftigung mit den Themen Krankheit und Gesundheit und die Bedeutung sozialer Kontakte, aber durch die relevante soziale Umwelt geprägte große Unterschiede in der Gesundheitserhaltung, in der Einschätzung von Gefährdung und im Maß, behördlichen Verordnungen zuzustimmen, sie kritisch zu hinterfragen oder sie abzulehnen. Die Ergebnisse werden aus personzentrierter Sicht interpretiert.
العوامل المؤثرة في اعداد موازنة الاداء في المؤسسات الحكومية (دراسة ميدانية لعينة من المؤسسات الحكومية في اقليم كردستان- العراق)
Authors: Hameed Hassan Jamshed , Ahmed Mohamed Akram
Published: November 2023

تعتبر الموازنة احدى الادوات الرئيسية والهامة لتنفيذ السياسة الاقتصادية والمالية للدولة بما يضمن تنظيم الانفاق الحكومي وتحقيق الاستغلال الامثل للموارد المتاحة والمحدودة وتوجيهها نحو الانشطة الهادفة. ولتحقيق الغرض المنشود من الموازنة، فقد استحدثت اساليب جديدة لاعداد الموازنة العامة للدولة ومنها موازنة الاداء. ومن هنا جاءت هذه الدراسة للبحث عن العوامل المؤثرة في اعداد وتنفيذ هذا الاسلوب من الموازنة في المؤسسات الحكومية في اقليم كردستان – العراق. ولتسليط الضوء على العوامل المؤثرة في اعداد هذا النوع من الموازنة فقد جرى تحليل ومناقشة الجوانب العلمية المرتبطة بتلك العوامل والمتمثلة بالعوامل التنظيمية والاستراتيجية والبيئية والسلوكية، وذلك بإتباع المنهج الوصفي التحليلي الذي يقوم على أساس تجميع كمية من الحقائق المهمة المتصلة بالموضوع واخضاعها للتحليل. حيث تم استخدام استمارة الاستبانة لجمع البيانات المطلوبة، ومن ثم تحليلها بواسطة برنامج الحزمة الإحصائية للعلوم الاجتماعية Spss)). وخلصت الدراسة الى ان العوامل المذكورة قد تؤثر على اعداد وتطبيق موازنة الاداء لدى المؤسسات الحكومية في اقليم كردستان – العراق. والاولوية للعامل التنظيمي ويليها بالترتيب كل من العوال الاستراتيجية والبيئية وفي الاخير العوامل السلوكية. وبناءا عليه قد تم تقديم عدة توصيات من صياغة التخطيط الاستراتيجي وتفعيل المؤشرات القياسية لقياس الاداء ووضع القوانين والتعليمات لتهيئة البيئة اللازمة في المؤسسات الحكومية لتنفيذ واعداد موازنة الاداء.
Improvement of Erbil City Environment and Increasing Irrigated Areas through Simulated Hydraulic Design from Greater-Zab River Water
Authors: Othman Ismael Sarwah , Qarani Aziz Shuokr , Mohammed Ahmed Bahar , Abdulwahed Mahmod Ali
Published: November 2023

Climate change, drought years, industrialization and oil production, investment, increase number of vehicles, air-conditioning systems, private electric generators and projects impacted on the Erbil City Environment. Green and planted areas were decreased; while desertification, groundwater problem and temperature increased. The objectives of the present research were to improve environment, increasing irrigated, groundwater table and tourist areas, and decreasing flood in Erbil City.  To conduct the research, design of pumping station, pipe lines, ponds and artificial channels for conveying raw water from Greater-Zab River (GZR) to the surrounded areas of Erbil City was studied. Surveying data were collected through site visits to the selected areas. Hydraulics design for the pumping station, pipe line, ponds and the channels were carried out.  Prosed discharge was 0.8 m3/s. Results revealed that the ponds can store 9000 m3 of the water and the best cross-section for the channels were 1.5 m Width and 1 m depth. The proposed hydraulic channels can irrigate 16 donums of the land. It can be concluded that design of ponds and channels surrounded to Erbil City decrease temperature, groundwater and flood problems, and desertification. On the other hand, the proposed design enhances environmental conditions, irrigated lands, and tourist.
The Role of Collaboration in Survey and Documentation of Historic Buildings. Case Study: Akre Historic Area in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Younus Ismael Shireen , Jamaluddin Hasan Bekas
Published: November 2023

Historic buildings express the identity of associated communities and are an important asset for development via tourism activities. Investment in historic buildings is increasingly being acknowledged as an effective strategy for sustainable development. Survey and documentation are a fundamental step in heritage protection. Methods and techniques used in documentation are diversifying as technology progresses. However, documentation is not exclusively based on dimensions data; rather, it includes descriptive data, which helps in developing a holistic understanding of the value of historic buildings that in turn is a prerequisite for developing an effective conservation and management plan. Survey and Documentation has been valued by many international instruments, such as Athens, Venice, and ICOMOS Charter. Iraqi law has since the early 20th century placed high value on survey and documentation of historic buildings. Akre historic city is registered in the Iraqi National Archaeology List of 1970. However, the historic image of Akre historic area is increasingly lost over time due to the replacement of many historic buildings to new architecture and deterioration of many others. Additionally, the local government has not performed proper survey and documentation of the historic buildings, while information of those buildings is likely to be lost every day. Therefore, a collaborative initiative for the study and documentation of the Akre historic area, which is the focus of this study, was implemented in order to lay the foundation for future heritage conservation of this area. Various methods and technologies have been used to conduct survey and documentation activities with the results showing there is still 63% of the buildings having historic potential posing individual and collective value, and 68% of the building occupants still willing to stay in the historic area despite the existing difficulties. Meanwhile, the business is in decline in the old bazaar. This research reveals that the role of collaboration between governmental and non-governmental stakeholders is fundamental to conducting proper documentation of areas with a high density of historic buildings. It involved a collaborative approach that necessitated methods and technologies that fulfill the objectives of all stakeholders, and is expected to lead to further collaborative work for the heritage conservation in Akre historic area and other historic areas in the context.