bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Metoda badawcza ekonomii w ujęciu Edwarda Taylora
Authors: Giza Wojciech
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the analysis is to present Edward Taylor's theory concerning the meaning of static and dynamic approaches. This Poznań economist, who advocated the approach of a research programme initiated by A. Marshall, called for a broadening of the perspective based on thinking in terms of equilibrium models with the dynamic approach. This would make it possible to answer questions prompted by those determinants that shape exogenous variables omitted in reflections based on both the model of general equilibrium and partial equilibrium.
Fatores associados à disposição de jovens do ensino superior para adesão ao rastreio da sífilis
Authors: Holzmann Ana Paula Ferreira , Camarneiro Ana Paula Forte , Cunha-Oliveira Aliete , Grandi João Luiz , De Oliveira Dias Cristiano Leonardo , Silveira Soares Janer Aparecida , Martins Silva Yan Lucas , Taminato Mônica , Barbosa Dulce Aparecida
Published: September 2024

Objetivos: Investigar os fatores associados à disposição para conhecer o estado sorológico para a sífilis entre estudantes do ensino superior. Métodos: Estudo transversal e analítico realizado com estudantes do ensino superior de Portugal. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de questionário on- line. Os dados foram analisados pela regressão logística de Poisson com variância robusta, utilizando o SPSS-24. Resultados: Incluídos 413 estudantes, maioria do sexo feminino, idade média de 20,5 anos e matriculada em cursos de saúde. Observou -se vulnerabilidades comportamentais como não uso do preservativo e uso de álcool/outras drogas; baixa percepção de risco e conhecimento ruim sobre sífilis. Menos da metade dos estudantes se dispuseram a realizar o teste para sífilis. Conclusões: A adesão ao rastreio para sífilis foi baixa e associada a fatores incomuns como menor conhecimento, baixa percepção de risco, menor idade e número de parcerias sexuais e frequentar cursos de áreas diferentes da saúde.
FRUTOS SOBRE A MESA: POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS, CADERNETAS AGROECOLÓGICAS E SEGURANÇA ALIMENTAR
Authors: Anschau Andréia
Published: September 2024

O Brasil está de volta ao mapa da fome. De acordo com dados da Rede PENSSAN (2022), 55,2% dos brasileiros estão em algum grau de insegurança alimentar. Dentre eles, 19 milhões de pessoas estão passando fome. As principais causas apontadas são a pandemia e o desmonte de políticas públicas. A relação entre gênero e insegurança alimentar é destacada pela FAO (2022). Segundo o órgão, essa lacuna cresceu em 2020, influenciada pela pandemia de Covid-19 e aumentou ainda mais em 2021. Neste ano, 31,9% das mulheres estavam em insegurança alimentar moderada ou grave, ao passo que 27,6% dos homens estavam na mesma situação (FAO, 2022). A agroecologia assume um papel de resistência em tudo isso, pois ela viabiliza o colher e o pescar para comer, a alimentação voltada ao local. Assim, neste artigo propomos discutir como a remodelação de políticas públicas voltadas à produção de alimentos impacta os índices de insegurança alimentar entre as mulheres do campo.
Perspectivas globales en la violencia de género: un análisis bibliométrico
Authors: Bracho-Fuenmayor Pedro Luis
Published: September 2024

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue analizar la producción científica sobre violencia de género, a través de una revisión cienciométrica con un abordaje global, desde el concepto de la complejidad, bajo el método de análisis bibliométrico, utilizando Bibliometrix y Rstudio para analizar los datos obtenidos a partir de la base de datos de Scopus haciendo especial énfasis en el período 1980 al 2024, sin negar la mención a fuentes anteriores a los períodos referidos. Para el estudio, se efectuó una selección de 2534 artículos publicados en Scopus, interpretándose los datos obtenidos de manera cuantitativa y cualitativa. Los resultados se orientan a la identificación de notables momentos de mayor volumen de producción científica, que indica un elevado interés en el desarrollo de las temáticas específicas desde distintos enfoques de la Ciencia, lo que se corresponde con las perspectivas globales establecidas por los organismos multilaterales. Entre las conclusiones cobra importancia la comprobación de la consolidación teórica y el surgimiento exponencial de una comunidad académica orientada al desarrollo de nuevos conocimientos mediante el estudio integral de la violencia de género, así como también, se verificó un abordaje teórico de la violencia de género desde las Ciencias Sociales, sin embargo, se detectó la necesidad de generar investigaciones desde un enfoque interdisciplinario, dada la complejidad del fenómeno. 
 
El objetivo del presente trabajo fue analizar la producción científica sobre violencia de género, a través de una revisión cienciométrica con un abordaje global, desde el concepto de la complejidad, bajo el método de análisis bibliométrico, utilizando Bibliometrix y Rstudio para analizar los datos obtenidos a partir de la base de datos de Scopus haciendo especial énfasis en el período 1980 al 2024, sin negar la mención a fuentes anteriores a los períodos referidos. Para el estudio, se efectuó una selección de 2534 artículos publicados en Scopus, interpretándose los datos obtenidos de manera cuantitativa y cualitativa. Los resultados se orientan a la identificación de notables momentos de mayor volumen de producción científica, que indica un elevado interés en el desarrollo de las temáticas específicas desde distintos enfoques de la Ciencia, lo que se corresponde con las perspectivas globales establecidas por los organismos multilaterales. Entre las conclusiones cobra importancia la comprobación de la consolidación teórica y el surgimiento exponencial de una comunidad académica orientada al desarrollo de nuevos conocimientos mediante el estudio integral de la violencia de género, así como también, se verificó un abordaje teórico de la violencia de género desde las Ciencias Sociales, sin embargo, se detectó la necesidad de generar investigaciones desde un enfoque interdisciplinario, dada la complejidad del fenómeno.
An Empirical Study on Enhancing Interview Skills Through Activity Based Learning at Graduation Level
Authors: Movva Srilakshmi , Basireddi Rambabu , Bolleddu Siva Nagaiah , Pagidipati Bhuvaneswari , Lakshmi Kotagiri Suvarna , Kathula Durgarao , Anumula Venkata Surya Seshagiri
Published: September 2024

This paper focuses on ‘Activity Based Learning’ (ABL) that helps students acquire the interview skills at graduation level. The main aim of this quantitative study was to see how Activity Based Learning (ABL) helped low and high achievers in Bachelors of Technology (B. Tech.) course to improve their interview skills. For the research, 40 students were chosen at random from III B. Tech. classes and were divided into experimental and control groups (20 students + 20 students). To measure the extent of interview performance among the participants an achievement test was devised and was given twice, once as a pre-test and once as a post-test. Primarily, the pre-test was used to show that with respect to pervious knowledge of interview skills, both the groups were similar. Later, Activity Based Language Teaching method of instruction to the experimental group and traditional language teaching method of instruction to the controlled group were adopted. The post-test was given at the conclusion to assess the students’ progress. The researchers employed the independent sample t-test to see if mean scores’ difference between the groups was significant at the 0.05 level. In the post test, the experimental group outscored the control group demonstrating that ABL is an effective approach in improving students’ interview skills. The results suggest that the ABL method significantly develops and improves the interview skills of students when used in the classroom.
From Globalization to Localization: Promoting EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension Using GFOS Model Based on Collaborative Learning Approach
Authors: Panklam Anusit , Kaowiwattanakul Sukanya
Published: September 2024

Learning English has always been valued highly in Thailand at all educational levels. Supporting students' reading comprehension ability is crucial when studying English, particularly for undergraduate degrees. Although Thai students have been learning English for years, they are kept from meeting the curriculum goals and obtaining high grades. The study included 24 students from the Faculty of Education at Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University, Thailand, and their English reading comprehension ability was investigated. The study examines the effects of employing a GFOS (Grouping, Foreseeing, Obtaining, Summarizing) model based on Collaborative Learning (CL), built for the GFOS teaching process, considering literal, interpretive, critical, and creative comprehension levels. The research findings show that the models' processes and theories are beneficial in encouraging EFL students to improve their reading comprehension. It is an effective way for English educators to improve learners' reading comprehension at the same or different levels.
Imagined Identity and Investment in English Pronunciation Learning Among English Learners
Authors: Yanmei Zhang , Shah Shanina Sharatol Ahmad , Senom Fatiha
Published: September 2024

This qualitative case study examined the impacts of learners’ imagined identity on investment by analyzing English pronunciation learning journey among three English major students in China. The results indicated that the participants' investment choices at different learning stages were influenced by their diverse imagined identities, which were shaped by specific social and personal factors. However, the limitation in imagined identities as test-machine led to the neglect of English pronunciation learning, while the extension of imagined identities like a good English pronunciation learner and teacher encouraged further investment to be made in senior high school and university. Additionally, participants' imagined identities may function as a potent motivator for action, allowing them to execute investments accordingly across diverse learning contexts. Nonetheless, various personal and contextual factors hindered English pronunciation learning investment. Drawing from the findings, several practical pedagogical implications and recommendations for future studies are proposed to advance the domain of foreign language learning and teaching.
Social Attitudes Manifested in Embodying Cars in Arabic From a Cognitive Linguistics Perspective
Authors: Almirabi Maisarah M.
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the phenomenon of “car embodiment”, where humans and machines are conceptualized as a hybrid creature in everyday language. Drawing on Langacker's (2008) theory of cognitive linguistics, the author analyzed natural examples of car embodiment metaphors posted online by Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) users. Findings of the current study revealed that actions and states (46%) were more frequently embodied than body parts (16%) in these metaphors. This suggests that the conceptual blending of humans and machines is primarily driven by shared functional and experiential features rather than physical similarities. This study contributes to the understanding of conceptual embodiment in the context of human-machine interaction and highlights the potential of online data for exploring linguistic creativity.
An Investigation Into the Relationship Between Saudi College EFL Learners’ Motivational Orientations, Learning Autonomy, and Achievement
Authors: Alqahtani Demah Aamer
Published: September 2024

Using the Self Determination Theory (SDT) and the L2 Motivation Self System (L2MSS) as referential framework, this study aimed to explore Saudi college EFL learners’ motivation and autonomy in terms of dominant motivational orientations, differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and between ideal and ought-to L2 selves, the level of learning autonomy, and gender differences in motivation and learning autonomy. It also aimed to identify whether motivation predicted learners’ autonomy. A further aim was to identify whether motivation and autonomy predicted learners’ achievement. Using a 24-item questionnaire, data was collected from 169 learners on their motivational orientations and autonomy. Statistical analysis revealed that the learners’ ideal L2 self ranked first followed by intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and ought-to L2 self. Significant differences were found between learners’ self-determined/internalized motivation and external motivation in favor of the self-determined/internalized motivation. Learners’ autonomy was found to be high and no gender differences were found in learners’ motivation or autonomy. Intrinsic motivation and ideal L2 self were found to be the best predictors of learners’ autonomy. Of all motivational orientations and learning autonomy, learning autonomy, ideal L2 self and intrinsic motivation explained 47% of variance in learners’ achievement. In brief, learners’ self-determined/internalized motivation affected their autonomy most strongly, and both autonomy and self-determined/internalized motivation accounted for a sizeable proportion of their achievement.
Translanguaging as a Method in Literary Works: A Case Study of the Chinese Literary Work Food Is Heaven
Authors: Liang Qingxian , Du Zhijun , Han Lili
Published: September 2024

Food Is Heaven, written by Ge Liang (2022), has achieved phenomenal success since its publication. The innovative use of vernacular and classical Chinese, vivid narration of food, and multilingual interactions among characters have introduced readers to translanguaging aesthetics. Translanguaging, as a methodological and theoretical framework of language communication and human cognition (Li, 2011a, 2011b, 2018, 2022a), is regarded as a literary device in Food Is Heaven. The lens of translanguaging emphasizes multisensory, multimodal, multisemiotic, and multilingual communication, fostering creative and critical approaches to meaning-making by transcending the boundaries of semiotic and linguistic divides. Literary works, serving as imaginative reflections of daily practices, bridge the gap between reality and imagination, embracing creative and aesthetic narrations in their meaning-making. However, few studies have explored literary works in light of translanguaging. This article aims to explore how translanguaging is employed as a literary device through a case study of the phenomenal Chinese book Food Is Heaven, written by Ge Liang (2022). Through the lens of translanguaging, we examine the creativity and criticality of the writer’s innovative language philosophy, exploring how translanguaging is employed to break linguistic and semiotic boundaries, offering readers an embodied reading experience.
Exploring Metaphorical Cancers in Arabic
Authors: Mobarki Yahya Abdu A
Published: September 2024

In Arabic, the metaphoricity of cancer disease has received some research, particularly from the perspective of a target domain. However, cancer from the perspective of a source domain awaits systematic analysis. To fill this gap, this paper has the following aims: 1) To explore the types of phenomena that correspond to cancer as a metaphor in Arabic from the perspective a source domain; and 2) To discuss the factors that might influence and/or sustain the use of cancer as a metaphor from the perspective of a source domain and its implications in Arabic. The analysis and findings of two Arabic corpora (King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology Arabic Corpus and the Arabic corpus of Brigham Young University) showed the emergence of ten topic areas and themes that correspond to cancer as a metaphor in Arabic from the perspective a source domain, ordered from the most to least frequent: ISRAEL, CORRUPTION, VIOLENCE/TERRORISM/CONFLICT, PEOPLE/GROUP(S) OF PEOPLE, IDEOLOGY/RELIGION/ BELIEF, COGNITION/EMOTION/SENSATION, ARCHITECTURE/ENVIRONMENT, FINANCE/ ECONOMY/POVERTY, UNCLASSIFIED, and PLACE/LOCATION/COUNTRY. The following factors might impact and/or perpetuate the use of this metaphor in the Arabic discourse: 1) the negative correspondences between cancer disease and the described phenomena as metaphorical cancers grounded in 2) the embodied and real-world experiences and shared knowledge and understandings of cancer disease, and 3) the socio-political unrest in the Middle East region and its consequences of financial pressures, health challenges, and humanitarian crises.
Women’s Bodily Redemption in Richard Yates’ Revolutionary Road: An Analysis From the Perspectives of Body Narrative and Feminist Jurisprudence
Authors: Wu Yu
Published: September 2024

This paper tries to analyze Revolutionary Road from the perspectives of body narrative and feminist jurisprudence. The second part, “The Pain of Childbirth”, and the third part, “The Bewilderment Between the Soul and the Body”, talk about female physical and mental health, respectively. The fourth part, “The Trespass of the Body”, promotes Reproductive Health Rights and Birthing Rights, thus further exploring how the women, as the subject of desire, trespass their heavy human bodies, how they overcome the unbearable lightness of their bodies, how they control and subdue their bodies, and how they finally gain salvation and revolution.
The Use of Scaffolding Strategies to Enhance the Writing Development of EFL Students
Authors: Chairinkam Jittiporn , Yawiloeng Rattana
Published: September 2024

The current study examined how scaffolding techniques can affect the writing skills of Thai students who are learning English as a foreign language (EFL). The study utilised purposive sampling to select participants, who were divided into two groups: five experts and five novice learners. The study employed a collection of instructional materials consisting of five lesson plans implemented at different stages of the writing process. In addition, a writing rubric was used to assess the quality of written outputs. It was found that implementing scaffolding strategies during the writing process significantly improved the writing abilities of ten EFL students. The scaffolding technique can create a supportive environment where educators can offer guidance and motivation to students as they write. On the other hand, the writing process can be divided into two parts: collaborative efforts that encourage group participation and individual work that promotes independence by gradually reducing the need for help and guidance. Thus, it can be inferred that offering scaffolding strategies during the writing process leads to more substantial enhancements in the writing skills of EFL learners.
Traductores e intérpretes en la literatura de viajes a la Unión Soviética publicada en España e Iberoamérica (1924 - 1934)
Authors:   Universidad de Málaga, Rodríguez Espinosa Marcos
Published: September 2024

Tras el triunfo de la Revolución de 1917 comienzan a publicarse obras de gran difusión, que narran las experiencias de viajeros españoles e iberoamericanos en la URSS. En los proyectos editoriales amparados por la Internacional Comunista, la traducción ocupa una posición central en las políticas del nuevo régimen, a fin de fomentar la difusión de obras literarias y propagandísticas con las que divulgar a escala mundial la revolución. En este trabajo estudiamos un conjunto de relatos de viajes a la URSS de autores españoles e iberoamericanos, publicados en las décadas de 1920 y 1930, con objeto de analizar: (1) la dependencia de muchos viajeros, por desconocer la lengua rusa, con los intérpretes que les asignan las autoridades soviéticas, las divergencias ideológicas que surgen entre ellos y las polémicas interpretaciones del paraíso soviético de estos mediadores; (2) la conexión de los viajeros con instituciones como la Sociedad de Relaciones Culturales de la URSS con el Extranjero (VOKS), a través de las cuales conocen el sistema de bibliotecas, las editoriales estatales, a hispanistas y traductores literarios soviéticos y a autores del realismo socialista, algunos ya difundidos por editoriales de lengua española; y (3) el encuentro de viajeros con traductores españoles e iberoamericanos que trabajan en la URSS para editoriales dependientes de la Internacional Comunista, que también financia proyectos en España e Iberoamérica, en los que, pese a la oposición soviética, hallan cabida obras de inspiración trotskista.
Lila Guerrero y sus traducciones de la literatura ruso-soviética publicadas en editoriales argentinas (1940-1970)
Authors:   Universidad Nacionalde Rosario, Brasca Érica
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo se propone situar la trayectoria traductora de Lila Guerrero a partir de sus publicaciones de la literatura ruso-soviética en editoriales argentinas, entre 1940 y 1970. En primer lugar, se caracteriza el repertorio de traducciones y se contextualiza el trabajo de importación literaria en el campo editorial local. En este sentido, se indaga en la figura de Lila Guerrero como importadora y su contribución a la promoción de un repertorio de la literatura ruso-soviética alineado con las posturas comunistas soviéticas, cuyo apogeo tuvo lugar a partir de la segunda posguerra. Y en segundo lugar, se abordan algunos de los prólogos que acompañan sus traducciones a partir de las estrategias empleadas en su práctica traductora. Estas prácticas se relacionan con otros enfoques de traducción y esbozan un modelo propio basado en el compromiso y en la idea de la traducción como una actividad que promueve la difusión ideológica. De esta manera, la labor de importación marca la integración de Lila Guerrero en las redes de intelectuales comunistas.
Repensar la historia, circulación y traducción del libro al principio del periodo novohispano: las traducciones y ediciones de fray Juan de Zumárraga y Cristóbal Cabrera (1539-1549)
Authors: Flores Colín Miguel Santiago
Published: September 2024

Desde los presupuestos teóricos contemporáneos sobre la historia del libro y de la traducción en el contexto latinoamericano, varias investigaciones recientes y la cronología de manuscritos e impresos directamente relacionados con el franciscano fray Juan de Zumárraga, primer obispo de México, y Cristóbal Cabrera, clérigo secular y secretario del primero, permiten redimensionar la historia del libro y de las traducciones humanistas y pedagógicas al inicio del periodo novohispano en México (1539-1549). A través de sus datos biográficos y de los manuscritos e impresos que conservamos, salidos tanto de la imprenta de Juan Pablos en la ciudad de México como de otras imprentas de la península ibérica y la geografía italiana, reconstruimos tanto los procesos catequéticos que siguió el primer obispo de México —punto de comparación de sus contemporáneos en tierras mexicanas, en el caso de Vasco de Quiroga, como de prelados y religiosos en Sudamérica— como los contextos traductológicos que encontramos en los mismos textos publicados durante el episcopado de fray Juan de Zumárraga y los casos presentados de textos poéticos de Cristóbal Cabrera impresos en España y en Italia. De este modo, se abren nuevas líneas de investigación de la historia de la traducción y del libro considerado como objeto cultural, desde su posesión, circulación y uso pedagógico y cultural durante el siglo XVI, en el contexto de la influencia hispánica y novohispana tanto en Europa como en América.
Effects of One-to-One Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Sessions on Psychological Symptoms and Interoception over 6 Months
Authors: Dietrich Kelsey M. , Strumbel Nicole M. , Nguyen-Feng Viann N.
Published: September 2024

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious health condition that adversely affects the mind and body. Current first-line treatment for PTSD tends to focus on the mind and overlook the impacts of trauma on the body. Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is an evidence-based adjunctive therapy for complex trauma and PTSD that uses a body-based approach to trauma healing. Although designed to be used in group or individual contexts, previous studies have focused only on TCTSY facilitated in groups. The present study examined the effects of one-to-one TCTSY (i.e., one participant receiving TCTSY services, not in a group TCTSY context) on anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, interoception, substance use, and sleep over time. Using an observational approach, all certified TCTSY facilitators received the study invitation to share with clients who were enrolled in one-to-one TCTSY services. Ten clients participated in the study across four countries (women n = 8; mean age 44.80 ± 11.91; PTSD diagnosis n = 9). Clients completed Qualtrics surveys at TCTSY sessions in June–December 2022. Linear mixed-model analyses found that anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress symptoms, attention regulation, self-regulation, and body listening significantly improved over time. There were no significant changes in sleep or substance use from pre- to post-study. TCTSY is a somatic approach for managing trauma symptoms and enhancing interoceptive awareness. Extensions of the present study are warranted to further understand the effects of one-to-one TCTSY for trauma care.
DIODE PUMPED YTTERBIUM FIBER LASER MARKING PROCESS PARAMETER IMPACT ON MARK QUALITY OF POLIVINILCHLORIDE (PVC) MATERIAL
Authors: Igavens Andris , Riekstiņš Jānis , Sivenkovs Artūrs , Lazovs Ļubomirs , Narica Pāvels
Published: September 2024

Laser technology is undergoing unbelievably rapid expansion. A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. Nowadays laser cuts many different materials, including wide range of plastics and plastic material products. PVC plastic materials, is relatively light, cheap and durable material. Plastics it’s self is also recyclable and recoverable materials. Polyvinylchloride plastics is widely used in manufacturing of wide range of plastic details, pipes, toys, credit cards, window frames, interior and exterior facades and decorations. Laser marking of PVC plastics can be used to provide application of various symbols, such as part numbers, barcodes, instructions and graphic picture on the surface of PVC plastic objects. To reach the necessary quality of marked symbols and smooth surface of PVC detail, is necessary to choose the appropriate power and speed of laser marking process.The aim of this work is to relate the mark quality parameters and the operating process parameters. The research was conducted in the period of time from March 2016 till April 2016, in the Rēzekne Academy of Technology, Laser Technology center.
CLAY-BASED INSULATION MATERIAL
Authors: Miezis Kaspars , Martinovs Andris
Published: September 2024

The aim to explore how siltuizolācijas clay material. The first chapter is devoted to the review of the literature, which deals with general information on the minerals Latvian. The second chapter is a look at where the clays are used and what exactly clays used in construction and other fields. The third chapter deals with the laws and regulations of thermal insulation materials. The fourth section addresses clay physical and chemical properties. The fifth chapter describes the experimental part where are displayed all the quantities and substances.
REZEKNES RIVER WATER QUALITY IN REZEKNES CITY
Authors: Mikaskins Jānis , Matisovs Ivars
Published: September 2024

In the study work “Rezeknes river water quality in Rezeknes city” are reflected and examined water samples from the river. The information is gathered and analysed about Rezekne river and its fall. The measurements were studied, and thease measurements establish the water quality. The water samples were analyzed in laboratory. The sapmles were investigated and the necessary measurements were made.
RESEARCH ABOUT MUNICIPAL WASTE LANDFILL „SKUĶUPURVS” IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Strods Andris , Laizāne Ināra
Published: September 2024

Waste management continues to develop, but it is important to also look back at its past and research environmental impact of old waste landfills. Research showcases determination of municipal waste landfills` “Skuķupurvs” impact on environmental quality. Quality of air, soil and water was determinated.
INVESTIGATION OF LOGGING REMAINS AS FUEL
Authors: Kondratjevs Viktors , Laizāne Ināra
Published: September 2024

Nowadays in Latvia is imported large quantity of fuel to meet the needs of consumers. At the same time local biofuel is left on the areas of the forest. This material is possible to be recycled into wood chips to use it effectively for producing energy. It was analyzed sources of literature to perform conclusions about the characteristics of forest logging and ways of recycling. To assess the quality of wood chips taken the examples. The following measurements stated in the laboratory: the calorific value, carbon content and moisture. In Latvia’s territory the remains of logging are available in great amounts, it is possible to convert them into wood chips. The energetic features of the wood chips are high enough to use it for producing energy in the cogeneration plants.
ANALYSIS OF ELECTRONIC WASTE DISPOSAL PROBLEMS
Authors: Dzierkalis Mārtiņš , Noviks Gotfrīds
Published: September 2024

Electronic waste and the problems of disposal thereof are analyzed in this research paper. In research was used theoretical analysis method on the basis of nowadays achievements in this field and empirical– instrumental method . Recommendations to prevent problems of disposal of electronic waste are provided.
MEŽA IZSTRĀDES PROCESU IETEKMES UZ MEŽA EKOSISTĒMU IZPĒTE UN OPTIMĀLĀS TEHNOLOĢIJAS PAMATOJUMS
Authors: Cvetkova Ruta , Noviks Gotfrīds
Published: September 2024

Intensive forest management is the resulting of destroyed natural forest structure and related loss of a number of specific habitats and species that have adapted to them. Forest machinery impact on the forests assessment is the main base for future conservation planning and management. Machinery for forestry in work process do impact on the soil, vegetation, forms the backdrop of the forest soil preparation for forest crops or natural forest regeneration. [6] Need to reduce the impact of machinery to a minimum in order to avoid the negative consequences of forest for further development and growth. Analyzed the technical impact on the forest ecosystem. It was analyzed the chemical composition of the soil before and after logging, measured ruts and summarizes the changes in the 3 years. As well measured soil density both before and after development.
HIGH FREQUENCY PERFORMANCE MEASURING OF ETHERNET CABLES
Authors: Ziļs Arturs , Grabusts Pēteris
Published: September 2024

Article contains information about Ethernet Network cable high frequency performance categories. What is main characteristics for Network cable performance. Information from this article can help choose which category is necessary for user and can help save sources.
FOREST REGENERATION PROCESS RISK ANALAYSIS AND THE PROPOSED SOLUTION IN VIDUSDAUGAVA FORESTRY
Authors: Geršebeka Simona , Matisovs Ivars
Published: September 2024

In this research was explored forest regeneration process and dealt with reforestation related risks. During the research period, where were an evaluation of occurring risk factors and determined the most common form, technology was designed to prevent the risk – remove the effects of artiodactyls. The research was conducted during the period from September 2014 till January 2015, surveying forests in Vidusdaugava forestry and analyzing data from forestry about forest regeneration statistics.
ANALYSIS OF CONTACTLESS RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS USAGE IN REZEKNE CITY INFRASTRUCTURE OBJECTS
Authors: Zalužinskis Artūrs , Zorins Aleksejs
Published: September 2024

Author made the analysis of usage of contactless radio frequency identification technologies in Rezekne city infrastructure objects. Author provides the main types of radio frequency hardware, working principles and worldwide usage statistics. In the conclusion of the paper, author describes the further development opportunities of the radio frequency identification technologies.
ITIL IMPLEMENTATION IN SMALL BUSINESS
Authors: Piterāns Artis , Ņemņasevs Vadims , Pavļukaite Alīna , Teilāns Artis
Published: September 2024

The goal of this work is to develop guidelines of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) implementation in small businesses. To achieve goal of this work authors analyzed information about ITIL processes and chose those which necessary for small businesses. Next step was developing guidelines of implementing chosen processes in small businesses. Conclusion was made using knowledge gathered from analyzes.
MODELLING OF FANO RESONANCE IN NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIAL
Authors: Puchkov Nikolai , Vanin Aleksander , Solovyev Vladimir
Published: September 2024

Optical properties of novel nanostructured material Ag / opal have been modelled on the basis of the Bragg diffraction and the Fano resonance between diffracted in Ag / opal composite photonic crystal electromagnetic waves and those resonantly scattered by silver dendrites
ONLINE GAME SERVER DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES
Authors: Līcītis Artūrs , Grabusts Pēteris
Published: September 2024

The author in this work provides insight into developing the online game using Unity game engine. Themes which are discussed are game server types and client communication with them.
COMPUTER PRODUCTIVITY EVALUATION
Authors: Lastovskis Andris , Grabusts Pēteris
Published: September 2024

Computer productivity evaluation also known as benchmarking is the act of running a computer program, a set of programs, or other operations, in order to assess the relative performance of an object, normally by running a number of standard tests and trials against it. The term 'benchmark' is also mostly utilized for the purposes of elaborately designed benchmarking programs themselves. Benchmarking is usually associated with assessing performance characteristics of computer hardware, for example, the floating point operation performance of a CPU, but there are circumstances when the technique is also applicable to software. Software benchmarks are, for example, run against compilers or database management systems. Benchmarks provide a method of comparing the performance of various subsystems across different chip/system architectures. Test suites are a type of system intended to assess the correctness of software. [1] Many components in a system contribute to its overall performance, but the CPU/processor, memory, graphics board, and storage configuration generally play the largest roles for most users. Which of these components is the most important in a particular case depends on the individual person's usage patterns. [2]
RESERCH OF LASER MARKING CHANEL GEOMETRICAL DIMENSIONS DEPENDENCE OF CHANGE OF LASER RADIATION PARAMETERS ON STAINLESS STEEL
Authors: Dunkins Vitālijs , Komkovs Jurijs , Narica Pavels , Valiniks Jānis , Martinovs Andris , Teirumnieks Edmunds , Lazovs Ļubomirs
Published: September 2024

Publication describes results of the stainless steel laser marking, which shows relationship between geometry of the treated surface and parameters of the laser radiation, such as power, pulse frequency, and processing speed.
LABORATORY STAND FOR REMOTE CONTROL REALIZED ON THE MICROCONTROLLER ARDUINO
Authors: Federov Aleksandr , Mangasaryan Sona , Loginov Sergei
Published: September 2024

In this article a research principle of remote control of direct current motor with independent excitation is considered. For studying this problem a laboratory stand was made. This project is realized on the microcontroller Arduino. The feature of this stand is the fact that the student needn’t be in a university lab, because the stand is designed for remote control through the Internet. Students can see a scheme of the stand on the monitor of their computers and control it by our program. The advantages of this project are: - The increase security for students, the safety of the laboratory stand. - More accuracy when reading motor parameters. The results of this work can be used not only for studying, but also for practical use at factories in the future.
LASER HARDENING OF STEEL C45
Authors: Teirumnieks Normunds , Grabusts Peteris
Published: September 2024

The aim of the work is to analyze possibility to replace induction hardening process with laserhardening process in production. In metalworking production to harden the parts of steel C45 is used induction hardening method for the moment. In this work will be used experiments to show the possibility to perform laserhardening with CO2 laser and results should show how good the results gives laserhardening to fulfil the requirements of hardening.
KOKAPSTRĀDES UZŅĒMUMA NOTEKŪDEŅU RACIONĀLAS APSAIMNIEKOŠANAS TEHNOLOĢISKIE RISINĀJUMI
Authors: Lupiķis Jānis , Noviks Gotfrīds
Published: September 2024

The paper explores the possibilities to treat wastewater with electroflotation method. Wastewater from wood processing industry were treated on constructed laboratory electroflotator at different temperatures and time intervāls. Obtained optimal treatment regimes.
3D SCANNERS. DIVERSITY AND OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Authors: Aksjonovs Artēmijs , Zaicevs Edgars , Martinovs Andris
Published: September 2024

The paper deals with existing 3D scanners classification and types. Each 3D scanner given the principle of operation. It examines the scope of application of different type scanners advantages and disadvantages. The aim was based on this data to create a 3D scanner prototype, by means of which an ordinary user can conveniently and easily scan a small, straightforward form objects.
ESTABLISHMENT OF LOW-COST AQUAPONIC SYSTEM
Authors: Aglenieks Lauris , Martinovs Andris
Published: September 2024

The goal of the project was to establish a low-cost sustainable food production system in a soilless environment which uses nutrient-rich water from fish clture. Also we known it as aquaponic systems, that combines aquaculture and soilless agriculture in closed-loop symbiotic systems. In this proces we check the quality of water using amonia, nitrites, nitrates and pH test kit and starting to grow lettuce, spring onions, persley and wrinkled pea. Study of this project shown how expensive is low-cost aquaponic system building and what kind of matereals you needed to build your own food production system.
ANALYTICAL AND NUMERICAL MODELING WITH THE COMPUTER PROGRAMS MATLAB AND MAPLE
Authors: Apeināns Ilmārs , Kangro Ilmārs
Published: September 2024

The author in this work provides insight into the analytical and numerical modeling of natural phenomena, systems and devices As mathematical modeling can be devided in to two different sub-types. Author worked with both, analytical and numeritical, to provide better insight in this topic.
POWER2GAS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Authors: Best Sabrina-Julia , Neubauer Kevin , Timmerberg Josef
Published: September 2024

Because of the climate change and new laws to reduce the carbon dioxide emission, the automotive industry has a major potential. With alternative actuations and new ways to make fuels accessible, like Power2Gas, it is possible to drive nearly CO2 neutral. This examination considers especial passenger cars and lorries in Germany in terms of costs, different fuels and emission exhaust.
COMPUTER SECURITY
Authors: Glīzds Lauris , Teilāns Artis
Published: September 2024

The paper contains information about hacking types and systems which they are suffered the most cyber attack. The main goal is to introduce people how to protect your systems from several cyber attacks following by special guidelines.
COMPLEX ASSESSMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF THE FORMER PETROL STATION TERRITORY IN JEKABPILS CITY AND POSSIBLE REVITALISATION SOLUTIONS
Authors: Volkovs Aleksandrs , Matisovs Ivars
Published: September 2024

The paper presents the results of the investigation and the environmental assessment of the degraded territory, namely, the former petrol station in Jekabpils city. During the research development, the information on the degraded territory, territorial planning of the city and possible territory revitalization measures was gathered. The assessment of the degraded territory and its objects and the chemical analysis of soil samples has been conducted, possible revitalization solutions of the degraded territory in accordance with the territorial planning of the city and the estimated costs were analyzed and proposed. The paper contains photographs of the degraded territory under study and its cartographic location in Jekabpils city.
JSC OLAINFARM EFFECTS OF WASTEWATER ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Jauntirane Anastasija , Teirumnieka Ērika
Published: September 2024

Industrial wastewater differs from domestic wastewater or municipal wastewater that, is produced by industries as an undesirable by-product.Wastewater Treatment Plants belongs to chemical-pharmaceutical factory JSC Olainfarm is located in the Olaine,1km from the inhabitable area of the town. The purified water is drained into the small river Pupla, because of this is necessary good quality control and conformity Cabinet of Ministers Regulation.Wastewater treatment should environmental compliance.
DRINKING WATER MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINATION IN WELLS
Authors: Blohina Tatjana , Laizāne Ināra
Published: September 2024

This article is about very important topic, about water microbiological contamination in wells in village side. Water samples were tested with Idexx metoth “Colilert - 18”test, that is ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standard 9308-2:2012 for detecting total coliforms and E.coli in water. This tests allows know answer about water microbiological contamination in 18h. The article tells about this test method and how this method works. Summary were tested five water samples. In all samples were found total coliforms, but E.coli was not found. This means that analyzed water is contaminated.
PERSPECTIVES OF PROGRESSIVE WEB APPS
Authors: Ritiņš Arnis , Sergejevs Aleksejs , Kodors Sergejs
Published: September 2024

Given the monopoly over native mobile market for certain kind of apps, a cheaper and an easier to make alternative is necessary. One such alternative are the progressive web apps which solve some of the issues related to the native mobile apps. The goal of the work is to analyse the pros of progressive web apps and native mobile apps and estimate why and at which scenarios the progressive web apps can outcompete native mobile apps in terms of the pros.
Tıp Fakültesi Öğrencilerinde Problemli İnternet Kullanımı ile Dikkat Eksikliği ve Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu Belirtileri Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: Kaba Duygu
Published: September 2024

Amaç: Problemli internet kullanımının (PİK) iki ana özelliği internet kullanımı üzerinde kontrol kaybı ve psikolojik, sosyal, akademik veya mesleki alanlarda yarattığı olumsuz sonuçlardır. Dikkat eksikliği ve hiperaktivite bozukluğu (DEHB) PİK’e en sık eşlik eden ruhsal bozukluklardan biridir. Hem PİK hem de DEHB semptomlarının akademik performansı ve günlük işleyişi etkileyebileceği göz önüne alındığında, eğitimlerinde ve kariyerlerinde kritik bir aşamada olan tıp fakültesi öğrencileri, bu koşulların olumsuz etkilerine karşı özellikle savunmasız olabilir. Bu doğrultuda çalışmada tıp fakültesi öğrencilerinde DEHB ve PİK belirtileri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Bu kesitsel araştırmada yaş ortalaması 21,5 (SS=1,1) olan 135 tıp fakültesi öğrencisinin verisi analiz edilmiştir. Öğrenciler bilgi formu, Problemli İnternet Kullanımı Ölçeği (PİKÖ) ile Yetişkin Dikkat Eksikliği ve Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu Kendi Bildirim Ölçeğini (Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Report Scale, ASRS) doldurmuştur.
Bulgular: Bulgular, dikkat eksikliğinin PİKÖ’nün her üç alt ölçeği ile; hiperaktivite / dürtüselliğin ise internetin olumsuz sonuçları ve aşırı kullanımı ile ilişkili olduğunu göstermiştir. İnternette geçirilen süre, PİKÖ ve ASRS ortalama puanları açısından cinsiyetler arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark bulunmamıştır. Bununla birlikte erkeklerin çoğunun (%44,0) internette sıklıkla film/video izlediği, kızların çoğunun (%64,7) ise sıklıkla sosyal medya ve sohbet sitelerinde vakit geçirdiği görülmüştür [x2(1) =, p = 0,004]. Regresyon analizinde ise dikkat eksikliği şiddetinin PİKÖ’yü bağımsız olarak yordadığı saptanmıştır (p < 0,001).
Sonuç: Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerinde PİK ve DEHB belirtilerinin pozitif yönde ilişkili olduğu görülmektedir. Bulgularımız doğrultusunda koruyucu ruh sağlığı hizmetleri planlanırken bu belirtilerin birlikte taranmasının faydalı olacağı düşünülmektedir.
Laboratory Aspects of Using the Results of NT-Probnp Concentration Immunochemical Determination in the Management of Patients With Heart Failure: Support For Clinical Decision-Making
Authors: Vinogradova N. G. , Berestovskaya V. S. , Blankova Z. N. , Vavilova T. V. , Gomyranova N. V. , Masenko V. P. , Mareev V. Yu. , Skvortsov A. A. , Sorokina N. A. , Tereshchenko S. N.
Published: September 2024

The burden of heart failure (HF) has been increasing worldwide in recent decades. Early diagnosis of HF based on the outpatient measurement of natriuretic peptide (NP) concentration will allow timely initiation of the treatment and reducing the incidence of adverse outcomes in HF. Unfortunately, the frequency of NP testing remains low worldwide. At the online expert meeting held on March 15, 2024, the features of the N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) test (Elecsys proBNP by Roche) were discussed along with the interpretation of test results and presentation of results in laboratory reports. The experts addressed the features of the Elecsys proBNP test in patients with suspected HF in various clinical scenarios (chronic and acute HF). The limits of clinical decision for the NT-proBNP test were established depending on the clinical scenario. Changes in the Elecsys proBNP test results depending on the comorbidities were addressed. The experts suggested ways to optimize the format of the Elecsys proBNP test result reports in the Russian Federation, which will accelerate the implementation of the test in clinical practice and optimize the management of HF patients.