bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Productivity of winter pea under the application of nitrogen fertilization and biological preparations in the Steppe of Ukraine
Authors: Romanov S. M. , Storozhyk L. I.
Published: December 2023

Purpose. To determine the elements of the yield structure and the level of crop productivity under the effect of the studied agronomic practices.
Methods. Field, agrochemical and statistical methods were used in the study.
Results. The results of experiments on the effect of nitrogen fertilization and biological preparations on the yield structure formation and the productivity of winter pea in the Steppe of Ukraine are presented. It was determined that the winter pea varieties ‘Enduro’ and ‘NS Moroz’ formed different plant densities: 78 plants/m2 and 77 plants/m2, respectively. With the application of biological preparations Leanum Humikor and Mycofriend, plant density increased by an average of 3%. The number of beans and seeds per plant and the weight of grain for the application of fertilizers in ‘Enduro’ was on average 11.3 and 30.6, respectively, and for the application of biological preparations 11.0 and 28.6, respectively. In ‘NS Moroz’, these indicators were 15.6 and 27.1, respectively, for the application of fertilizers and 15.5 and 27.1, respectively, for the application of biological preparations. The grain weight was 4.5–4.3 g in ‘Enduro’ and 4–3.8 g in ‘NS Moroz’. A high grain yield of 3.83 t/ha and 3.82 t/ha was obtained in both ‘Enduro’ and ‘NS Moroz’, respectively, after applying the Mycofriend + N40. In the treatments where the main fertilizers N10Р46К0 + N40 and N64Р46К0 + N40 were applied in spring, the yield was 3.15 t/ha and 3.08 t/ha in the ‘Enduro’ variety and 3.15 t/ha and 3.24 t/ha in the ‘NS Moroz’ variety, respectively.
Conclusions. The application of biological preparations increased grain yield of winter pea compared to the use of additional doses of nitrogen fertilizers. The difference in grain yield between the fertilization options and the application of biological preparations was 0.67–0.74 t/ha in ‘Enduro’ and 0.59–0.68 t/ha in ‘NS Moroz’, respectively. To obtain high productivity of winter pea, the most effective agronomic practice is the application of fertilizers and biological preparations during autumn sowing, which helps to reduce the influence of changing soil and climate conditions in the period of plant organogenesis, and obtain optimum yield structure.
New Camptopoeum Spinola, 1843 records for the Arabian Peninsula with a key to the Arabian species (Hymenoptera: Andrenidae: Panurginae)
Authors: Monks Joseph
Published: December 2023

Two species of Camptopoeum, C. (Camptopoeum) negevense and C. (Epimethea) subflavum, are reported from the Arabian Peninsula for the first time. The specimen label data was obtained from the bee collection of the Natural History Museum, London. This increases the known number of Arabian Camptopoeum to three. A key to these Arabian species is proposed, and descriptions of specimens and their genitalia are given.
The Russo-Ukrainian War: a Worldsystem Theoretical Approach
Authors: Beržiūnas Valentinas
Published: December 2023

The article follows the perspective of the World-system and aims to reveal the factors determining Russian foreign policy. In response to the neo-realistic interpretation of Russia’s behaviour in the international system, based on the logic of maintaining the balance of powers, an alternative interpretation is formulated: Russia’s foreign policy is influenced by structural geo-economic factors – belonging to the ‘semi-peripheral’ geo-economic zone. It leads to socio-economic tensions and political instability within the state and forces the Russian regime to use various domestic and foreign policy instruments to mobilize the society. One such instrument is military aggression in foreign countries, including Ukraine.
Why China’s Foreign Policy Remains Neutral (?) in Regard to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine? A Grand Strategy Analysis through an Offensive Realist Prism
Authors: Song Jiabin
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this paper is to elucidate the problem of China’s ambiguous neutral stance towards the Russian invasion of Ukraine. For around a two-month period (i.e., between February and April) since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on February 24th 2022, there has been no clear diplomatic message from Beijing concerning its final choice of position between Ukraine and its quasi-ally Russia. Parallel to this obscurity in China’s foreign policy, there are numerous arguments (this paper lists eight of them) that attempt to speculate Beijing’s next move based on their respective rationales that might prompt China to aid Russia’s military venture or abandon support for its quasi-ally. In this paper, the researcher tries to study China’s neutrality through an offensive realist prism and frame these arguments into two major underlying raison d’état: 1) to immediately rebalance the power equilibrium in the system by aiding Russia and soliciting it into China’s coalition—namely, to change the configuration of the units in the system; 2) to sustain the positive relat`ive gains in long-term until China surpasses the USA by abandoning Russia, thereby buying time as a diplomatic détente with United States—namely, to change the systemic capability distribution among its units. By comparing the weight of the two raison d’états through an examination of the eight major arguments respectively, the researcher concludes that the inextricable uncertainty of gains/losses between the two antinomic grand strategy approaches is exactly the reason that causes Beijing’s obscure attitude of neutrality between the two belligerents.
Crowdfunding and Fundraising in the Peacebuilding System: Ukraine’s Case
Authors: Khoma Nataliia
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to determine the role of co-financing technologies (crowdfunding, fundraising) under the conditions of war and post-war reconstruction. The basis of the study is the case analysis of international support to Ukraine to counter Russian aggression. The central issue of the article is to clarify the acceptability, effectiveness, as well as problems of applying co-financing technologies to solve the problems caused by the war. The existing global experience of using co-financing technologies during wars was studied, the peculiarities of the Ukrainian case were revealed. The advantages, problems and risks of using crowdfunding and fundraising during a full-scale war are identified. The motivation of the public of other states to co-finance the solution or mitigation of the problems caused by Russia’s aggression on the territory of Ukraine is ascertained. The research is based on the analysis of projects supporting Ukraine and Ukrainians during the days of the Russian aggression on leading crowdfunding platforms, as well as through fundraising. Crowdfunding and fundraising are considered as forms of remote involvement, elements of digital action repertoires, which are used by the democratic public from all over the world (and in the case of Ukraine, also by government institutions) to convey their position on war and mitigate its consequences. It is concluded that modern technologies of cofinancing enable remote involvement of citizens of different states in international conflicts and humanitarian crises caused by these conflicts and wars. The dependence of the use of crowdfunding and fundraising technologies on the type of political regime and the characteristics of political culture of the dominant part of the population is proven.
Counterbalancing And Pragmatic Accommodation: CEE Countries Towards Russia’s Expansion, 2014-2021
Authors: Klin Tomasz
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this article is to study the differentiation of CEE countries’ approaches towards Russia’s expansion, and then to identify explanatory variables. CEE policies fit to the balance of power categories, specifically: counterbalancing and accommodation. The method of assessing each CEE country’s policies towards Russia combines gathering information on 2014-2021 activities classified in three groups: bilateral relations with Russia; relations with other NATO countries framed as counterbalancing Russia; relations with Ukraine regarding counterbalancing Russia. The method of explanation for diverse CEE policies consists in assigning quantitative values and applying statistics in order to discover correlations. The result of the first step is placing each CEE country on the axis of relatively pro- (Hungary) and anti-Russian (Lithuania and Poland) policies. The quantitative version of the axis serves as dependent variable in the statistical research which reveals finals results: the strongest correlations are demonstrated by proximity and distance to Russia, which reflects Russia’s closest neighbors’ counterbalancing tendencies. Historical grievances and the size of Russian minorities are second-strongest. However, excluding Hungary, historical grievances become the strongest factor of anti-Russian policies.
Ethical, ethnic and aesthetic, a unity in diversity, in Cernian poetry
Authors: Floroiu Ana-Maria
Published: December 2023

Cerna's poetry is valuable through the osmosis between ethical, ethnic and aesthetic, even if the interest of a particular historical moment is diversely polarized and a mutation of aesthetic values is evident. Of intellectual substance in terms of substance and rhetorical in terms of form, yielding to the influences of the era, Cernian poetry, compared to the poetry of the moment, is concerned with translating the ineffable through words, to suggest states of mind, and somewhat leaves the circuit of poetic concerns contemporary.
Analysis of the Development of Sports Intelligence From the Application of "Intelligent Robot Dogs" in Competitive Sports
Authors: Niu Dandan
Published: December 2023

The 19th Asian Games, hosted in Hangzhou, China, have been described as a large-scale event of sports intelligence, with high-tech technology such as "digital torchbearers", autonomous buses, 5G information networks, meta-universes, and intelligent robots on show. This paper will use the "intelligent robot dog" as the research object and will use the literature method, case study method, logical reasoning method, and other research methods to describe the concepts of digitalization and intelligent robots and analyse the positive effects that the combination of sports and intelligence brings to sports competitions. Using the application of an intelligent robot dog in sports competition at the Hangzhou Asian Games as a starting point, this paper will analyse the current state of sports intelligence, present the problems encountered as well as the solutions, and finally forecast the future market development of the combination of sports and artificial intelligence applied in competitive sports.
Strengthening the Economic and Social Resilience of the Cianjur Regency Community Due to the Impact of the Earthquake Disaster in Supporting National Security
Authors: Kurniadi Anwar , `Syamsuniar Syamsuniar , Widana I Dewa Ketut Kerta
Published: December 2023

Strengthening economic resilience and social resilience will speed up the return to normal life due to the impact of the earthquake. For this reason, efforts need to be made to increase economic resilience and social resilience. This research aims to analyze efforts to strengthen economic resilience and social resilience carried out by the Cinajur district government and other stakeholders and their impact on national security. The research method uses qualitative with a case study design. The research subjects were 28 informants. After the data is collected, data analysis is carried out by condensing the data, presenting the data, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that strengthening economic resilience has been achieved well as demonstrated by the repair of 600 houses, roads and buildings have been rebuilt, People's livelihoods are returning to normal so they can earn income; and social strengthening was achieved well, which was marked by government functions returning to normal, education running normally, people receiving free health insurance and the functioning of community groups returning to normal, Cianjur culture experienced a decline in the value of 2 of the 7 pillars but did not affect the interaction of people's lives. The suggestion that can be made is for the regional government and community leaders, especially religious figures to raise awareness as a community that is experiencing the decline of Cianjur's two cultures.
Use of Multimedia Tools to Assist English Language Teaching and Learning as a Second Language
Authors: Jalaluddin Mohammad
Published: December 2023

Course books are the most popular way to learn foreign languages. However, in the 21st century, there are other ways to learn languages, such as multimedia tools. The use of the Internet, newspapers, radio, or television can be an alternative to traditional language learning methods.The rapid advancement of science and technology, such as multimedia technology, has made it possible to explore this new teaching method more effectively. In reality, multimedia technology plays a vital role in the teaching of English language, particularly in the context of non-native speaking English. It also helps non-native English speakers of language teachers to understand how to use it effectively. The use of multimedia in foreign language teaching has grown steadily, and it has greatly improved the quality of teaching and learning. To effectively teach a foreign language, the traditional method is insufficient. We ought to reconsider the way we teach and accept their impersonal quality as a type of instruction. Thus, we can legitimately use contemporary educational technology to achieve the goal of teaching languages.  Nowadays, almost everyone uses multimedia tools to help them with daily tasks. For example, some people get ready to leave the house to the beat of the radio's music, while others can't imagine having breakfast without reading the newspaper and so on.
МОТИВАЦИЯ ПЕРСОНАЛА IТ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ
Authors: Tlessova Aigul
Published: December 2023

Проблемы мотивации сотрудников организации всех форм собственности остаются актуальными независимо от политического строя.
Рынок труда нуждается в высококвалифицированных кадрах в IТ-сфере. Следовательно, IТ-компании применяют различные виды мотивации персонала: поднимают заработную плату, всячески улучшают условия труда, внедряют мероприятия, которые направлены на продвижение собственного бренда. Вместе с тем совершенствуют управление персоналом и мотивацию труда. Соответственно, все это показывает актуальность данной проблемы.
Цель данного исследования заключается в обосновании различных путей увеличения мотивации труда, как одной из основных функций управления персоналом. В данной статье мотивация рассматривается как функция управления персоналом в организации. Указываются основные направления повышения эффективности мотивации персонала в IТ-организации. В ходе исследования были использованы различные научные издания и статьи, разнообразные электронные ресурсы. В процессе подготовки работы использовались различные материалы и методы анализа и сравнения.
Научная новизна в данном исследовании заключается в том, что обосновываются направления повышения мотивации персонала.
Ключевым фактором в любой организации считается отношение руководителя к своим сотрудникам. Благодаря доверительному и хорошему отношению руководители могут мотивировать своих сотрудников. Соответственно, при холодных или конфликтных отношениях снижается эффективность персонала. Но до сих пор существуют руководители, которые интересуются только конечным результатом. Они не интересуются личностями сотрудников, которые стоят за этим результатом. Следовательно, руководителям необходимо находить особенный подход к своим сотрудникам, налаживать и поддерживать контакты с ними.
Performance of People Representative Supervision of Basic Health Services in Sinjai Regency
Authors: Syam Andi Bahrun
Published: December 2023

This research aims to determine the performance of DPRD (Regional People's Representative Assembly) supervision of basic health services in Sinjai Regency. The method used in this research is qualitative method. The results of the research show that the performance of the DPRD's supervision of basic health services in Sinjai Regency is to carry out monitoring and feedback to the DPRD in the form of direct monitoring, questioning the reasons or inhibiting and supporting factors so that the Health Office's work program has not gone well once in September 2020 regarding the realization of the budget which had delayed at several Community Health Centers, especially the problem of stunting and Covid-19, then indirect monitoring was carried out regarding slow BPJS services.
A Practical Exploration of Variable Evaluation Methods in Student-Centered Projects
Authors: Oliabunomo Oumuiolarao
Published: December 2023

This study examines important aspects of student-centered projects in an educational setting using descriptive statistical analysis. This study looked into the characteristics of the students, the project design, the learning environment, and the degree of student engagement. The results showed that student participation ranged from moderate to high, demonstrating the value of student-centered projects. The majority of the sampled students were visual learners, which highlights the necessity for educational practices that can accommodate a variety of learning styles. Examining project designs allows for variation and motivates thinking about methods that work in a variety of educational settings. The necessity for a thorough investigation of the factors affecting student involvement in the learning environment is shown by the delayed accounting for these variables. A comparison with earlier studies reveals both similarities and differences, such as the enhanced results that come from a high level of student engagement and the adaptability of project design. The aforementioned findings add significance to the current discourse around student-centered education by highlighting the necessity for additional investigation to expand upon our comprehension of the multifaceted elements influencing student involvement and the efficacy of student-centered initiatives.
Mangrove Tree Community Structure And Community Participation Of Mangroves In Ciletuh-Palabuhan Ratu Geopark, Sukabumi
Authors: Cahyadi Ferry Dwi , Agustin Nisa Rahayu , Prasetiyo Himawan
Published: December 2023

The Cikadal mangrove forest area is part of the Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark in Mandrajaya Village. The area of ​​this mangrove forest is 5 ha and has been reforested. The purpose of this research is to describe the community structure of mangrove plants after reforestation and the participation of the community in the Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark. Mangrove structure data collected using PCQ (Point Centered Quarter Method) as well as a questionnaire for community knowledge and participation in managing mangroves. The results showed that there were two types of mangroves in this area, namely Avicinnea officinalis and Rhizophora apiculata. The results of the Important Value Index with the highest score being 182.7, Rhizophora apiculata while for Avicinnea officinalis was 117.3. Knowledge of local communities about mangroves and their conservation and local community participation is in the medium-high category.
Identification Of The Productive Role Of Coastal Women In The Utilization Of By-Catches Fish In Cirebon District
Authors: Novianti Teni , Nurkhasanah Devi
Published: December 2023

The potential for capture fisheries production in Cirebon waters produces by-catch (bycatch) of 49% - 58.93% and for low-economic bycatch fish that are not absorbed in the market are not properly utilized. Based on these problems, it is necessary to utilize bycatch fish, especially fish that have a low economy around the waters of Cirebon Regency so that their utilization can be optimized in increasing added value and business income. The aim of this research is to identify the productive role of coastal women in the use of HTS fish in Cirebon Regency and to find out the percentage contribution of coastal women's income in improving the economy of fishing families. The research method uses a descriptive method with survey techniques and the sampling method uses a purposive sampling technique with the target object of this research being coastal women in Gebang, Mundu and Gunung Jati Districts, Cirebon Regency who use HTS fish as a productive activity. The potential of HTS fish in Cirebon Regency has been exploited by coastal women, not only selling it fresh but also using it in various processed products to increase added value. Coastal women in utilizing bycatch fish in Cirebon Regency have a productive role in the fisheries sub-sector with an average length of work of around 7-8 hours/day and an average age in the very productive category (31-50 years). Coastal women who use bycatch fish not only have a productive role but also have a potential role in increasing the contribution of family economic income, namely 50.09%.
Microplastic Contamination in the Waters of the Jebung River, Sungai Nibung Village
Authors: Maser Agnes Putri , Safitri Ikha , Warsidah Warsidah , Sofiana Mega Sari Juane
Published: December 2023

Plastic waste has become a national and international issue. Plastic waste will degrade into smaller sizes, such as microplastics. Microplastic contamination can occur in coastal and marine areas which can have a negative impact on the environment, disrupting the balance of the ecosystem and aquatic biota. Sungai Jebung located in the coastal area of Desa Sungai Nibung, has the potential to microplastic pollution. This research aims to identify the type, density and type of polymer of microplastics in Sungai Jebung, Desa Sungai Nibung, West Kalimantan. Water sampling was carried out at three stations with two repetitions. Identification of microplastic types was carried out using a binocular microscope and polymer analysis was done using FTIR. The types of microplastics found in the water samples consisted of films, fibers, fragments and pellets. Film and fiber have a higher percentage compared to other types. The average total density of microplastics was 3,188.94 particles/L. The types of polymers found include polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS), and polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE).
Agricultural Export and Economic Growth in Nigeria: Does Agriculutre Value Added Matter?
Authors: Utuk Ime Okon , Akpan Boniface Linus , Eduno Ededet Bassey , Udo Aniefiok Benedict
Published: December 2023

This study evaluates the effect of agriculture value added in the relationship between agricultural export and economic growth in Nigeria from 2000 to 2022 by employing time series data and deploying Augmented Dicky- Fuller unit root, Auto-regressive Distributed lag (ARDL) framework, and Dynamic Ordinary Least Square (DOLS) technique for analysis. The results reported showed that agricultural raw materials exports (LNAGXP) has a positive effect on real gross domestic product while agriculture value added exhibited a negative relationship with real gross domestic product. However, Nigeria needs to improve on its primary agriculture production base in order to generate enough income from exports. In the same vein, the country needs to explore research and incorporate value addition in it exports. Including value additions to exports in the country will contribute to the country’s economic development and real GDP, it will generate more income and also provide jobs, thereby reducing unemployment rate, and increasing competitiveness in the global market.
ENSINO DA LÓGICA DE PROGRAMAÇÃO POR MEIO DO GRASSHOPPER COM CRIANÇAS DA BIBLIOTECA COMUNITÁRIA MARIA DOLORES, A FIM DE DESENVOLVER O RACIOCÍNIO LÓGICO
Authors: Brito de Oliveira Suzyane , Figueira Pires Kayro , Ricardo Ramires Barroso Paulo
Published: December 2023

O raciocínio lógico como ferramenta é utilizado em diversas áreas do conhecimento, como a filosofia, matemática, ciência da computação e afins, a habilidade de programar computadores está no topo das demandas de empresas e instituições do mundo todo. Dentre os avanços das Tecnologias de Informação, a informática na educação tem trazido o conceito de programação de computadores por crianças. Para resolver problemas, as crianças precisam tomar decisões que podem levá-las ao êxito ou não, podendo aprender fazendo e evoluindo a partir de erros e acertos já conhecidos. Diante disso, este projeto teve como objetivo ensinar lógica de programação para crianças de series iniciais em baixa condição socioeconômica, participantes da obra social “Biblioteca Comunitária Maria Dolores” na periferia do município de Itacoatiara. Utilizando como ferramenta o aplicativo gratuito Grasshopper desenvolvido pela empresa “Google”, assim como as aplicações Conding School, Code Hour e AlgoRun. Foram aplicadas oficinas de programação utilizando tablets do Centro de Estudos Superiores de Itacoatiara, onde foi instalado o aplicativo Grasshopper. A avaliação de aprendizagem das crianças ocorreu por meio de testes avaliativos e do seu progresso nas fases do jogo. Foi avaliado como resultado o desenvolvimento de novas habilidades nos participantes; como o despertar do pensamento computacional; e o desenvolvimento do raciocínio lógico com o ensino/aprendizagem das estruturas da lógica de programação como: Repetições; Ordem de execução; Instruções condicionais e etc. E por fim, os resultados foram verificados por meio dos avanços de fases nas aplicações e também nos testes de lógica por meio de computação desplugada.
Pemanfaatan Canva Sebagai Media Perancangan Grafis
Authors: Avril Hs Adila Anugrah  , Lukman Hakim Alfaridzi  , Claudia Laurent
Published: December 2023

Canva is an online design program application that provides various tools or editing tools to create various graphic designs easily without having to design them from scratch. This research is aimed at providing a solution for using the Canva   application as a graphic design medium for novice designers and online marketers. This approach uses a media understanding theory approach. As well as using a qualitative descriptive approach to interpret existing phenomena. The primary data collection process was carried out through in-depth interviews. The results of this research describe that the use of Canva as a graphic design medium is able to provide ease of use, increase designer creativity and produce graphic design content with new innovations.
Evaluación del impacto de los gabapentinoides en la salud del sueño en pacientes con dolor neuropático crónico: revisión sistemática y metaanálisis
Authors: Kapustin Daniel , Bhatia Anuj , McParland Aidan , Trivedi Aditya , Davidson Alexandra , Brull Richard , Singh Mandeep
Published: December 2023

El dolor crónico neuropático (DN) es debilitante e impacta en la salud del sueño y en la calidad de vida. Se ha demostrado que el tratamiento con gabapentinoides (GB) reduce el dolor, pero sus efectos en la salud del sueño no se han evaluado de forma sistemática. El objetivo de esta revisión sistemática y metaanálisis fue evaluar la relación entre la dosis y duración de la terapia con GB con la calidad del sueño, la somnolencia diurna y la intensidad del dolor en pacientes con DN. Se planificaron comparaciones de subgrupos para GB de dosis alta versus dosis baja, donde se utilizaron 300 mg por día o más de pregabalina para clasificar la terapia de dosis alta. Los datos del ensayo se separaron por una duración menor a 6 semanas y de 6 semanas o más. Se incluyeron veinte ensayos controlados aleatorizados. Las medidas de resultado primarias incluyeron la interferencia del sueño relacionada con el dolor y la incidencia de somnolencia diurna. Los resultados secundarios incluyeron puntuaciones diarias de dolor (escala de calificación numérica de 0 a 10) y la impresión global de cambio por parte del paciente. Se observó una mejora significativa en la calidad del sueño después de 6 semanas de tratamiento con GB en comparación con el placebo (diferencia de medias estandarizadas de 0,39; intervalo de confianza del 95%: 0,32-0,46 P < 0,001). Se observó un aumento de la somnolencia diurna entre todos los grupos tratados con GB en comparación con el placebo. Entre los pacientes tratados también hubo una tendencia a informar una mejora de las puntuaciones de la impresión global de cambio. Las puntuaciones de dolor disminuyeron significativamente en los pacientes después de 6 semanas de tratamiento (P < 0,001) y en los ensayos de menos de 6 semanas (P = 0,017), en comparación con el placebo. Nuestros datos demuestran que los GB tienen un impacto positivo en la salud del sueño, la calidad de vida y el dolor en pacientes con síndromes de DN. Sin embargo, estos beneficios se obtienen a expensas de la somnolencia diurna.
Compressive Strength of RAC Cylinders Cast with Recycled Aggregates from Different Structural Members
Authors: Bhatti Ghulam Shabir , Memon Bashir Ahmed , Oad Mahboob , Zardari Muhammad Auchar , Bhambharo Riaz
Published: December 2023

In this research study, the effect on the compressive strength of recycled aggregate members is presented. Demolished waste was collected from five different structural members. Hammering was used to reduce the aggregate size to a maximum of 1 inch. Using a 1:2:4 mix and 0.5 w/c ratio, 55 cylinders in 11 batches were prepared for each source of coarse aggregates. Additionally, one batch of cylinders was prepared with conventional concrete and its results were compared with the others. Altogether, 280 cylinders of standard size were prepared and cured for 28 days. The compressive strength of all specimens was determined in a universal testing machine. The optimum replacement percentage with the least reduction in compressive strength was found to be 35%. Column concrete contributed most to compressive strength with a reduction equal to 6.23%, whereas beam concrete caused a 6.9% reduction. Further, a comparison for mixed aggregates by taking the average of all sources was conducted. It showed that 35% replacement was also the optimum with a reduction in strength equal to 8.63%.
A New Interrogation System for FBG Sensors based on Midband Filter with Correction
Authors: Ghedira Sami , Saad Said
Published: December 2023

In this paper, a midband interrogation system for Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors is presented and its numerical demonstration is reported. The midband interrogation system is based on a finite reflection filter with automatic correction. The filter is used to interrogate the FBG sensors. The strain FBG sensors were used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed systems. The results demonstrate that the proposed system of interrogation has a great resolution (±1 pm) with good stability.
Design, Manufacturing, and Testing Process of a Lab Scale Test Bench Hybrid Rocket Engine
Authors: Cican Grigore , Popa Ionut Florian , Buturache Adrian Nicolae , Hapenciuc Andrei Iaroslav
Published: December 2023

The current paper presents the architecture of a test bench for small (laboratory) scale hybrid rocket motors destined for teaching purposes. The sustainability of the proposed methodology is emphasized, as it addresses the development of small-scale hybrid rocket motor test benches, to be used either as didactic means for students or for research laboratories, by using low-cost materials, while preserving efficiency. In this regard, the entire development process is approached, from designing to manufacturing (including the casting of the fuel rod) and testing of the product. The developed product uses a mixture of 88% paraffin, 10% stearic acid, and 2% coal for the solid phase and liquid oxygen for the liquid phase. The testing of the hybrid rocket motor demonstrator was performed outdoors, in controlled conditions. The results showed a good correlation between the theoretical testing parameters with the obtained ones.
Assessment of 222Radon Concentration and Annual Effective Dose in Drinking Water in Bardarash, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Kareem Idrees Majeed , Ahmed Ahmed Mohamed
Published: December 2023

The study aims to determine the concentration of radon to assess the radioactive risk in groundwater in Bardarash, Kurdistan region, Iraq, which relies on groundwater as its primary source of water. Fifty samples were collected from wells for water use and were evaluated with RAD7-active Durridge Electronic Detector. Radon concentrations ranged from 0.93±0.43 Bq/l to 11.39±1.86 Bq/l, with a mean of 7.22 Bq/l and a standard deviation of 2.5. The results were used to estimate the annual effective doses of three categories. The annual effective doses of ingestion of groundwater ranged from 14.26 to 174.61 μSv/y with an average value of 110.73 μSv/y, 19.02 to 232.81 μSv/y with an average value of 147.67 μSv/y, and 4.41 to 54.05 μSv/y with an average value of 34.27 μSv/y, for infants, children, and adults, respectively. Furthermore, the annual effective dosage obtained in inhalation ranged from 2.34 to 28.70 μSv/y, with an average of 18.20 μSv/y. The total annual effective dose ranged from 16.60 to 203.31 μSv/y with an average value of 128.93 μSv/y, 21.35 to 261.51 μSv/y with an average value of 165.84 μSv/y, and 6.76 to 82.75 μSv/y with an average value of 52.48 μSv/y for infants, children, and adults, respectively. The majority of the samples had radon concentrations and effective dosages that were less than the maximum permissible limit of 11.1 Bq/l. This indicates that the majority of the samples are drinkable and safe to consume.
An Ensemble-based Fraud Detection Model for Financial Transaction Cyber Threat Classification and Countermeasures
Authors: Alhashmi Asma A. , Alashjaee Abdullah M. , Darem Abdulbasit A. , Alanazi Abdullah F. , Effghi Rachid
Published: December 2023

Fraud remains a pervasive challenge within the banking industry, where financial institutions and their clients grapple with substantial annual losses. The proliferation of digital transactions and online banking has created new avenues for fraudsters to exploit vulnerabilities, leading to financial harm to unsuspecting victims. Consequently, the imperative to promptly and accurately detect fraudulent transactions has grown significantly, both as a safeguard against financial crimes and as a pillar of trust between customers and the banking sector. This paper introduces an innovative fraud detection model designed for bank payment transactions using advanced ensembling techniques. This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of an ensembling model conducted on the Bank Account Fraud (BAF) dataset. Through meticulous analysis, the performance of various base models and ensembling methods was assessed and compared, employing a variety of critical metrics including accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. The proposed ensemble model, referred to as "Stacking," exhibited remarkable performance, attaining a commendable accuracy score of 0.98. This result reaffirmed its prowess as a comprehensive and balanced solution to the multifaceted challenges of fraud detection. This study has paramount implications for the banking industry, offering a robust and adaptable solution to deal with the increasing threats posed by financial fraud. Furthermore, it emphasizes the significance of precision-recall trade-offs in fraud detection and underscores the potential of ensemble methods, particularly the "Stacking" model, to fortify the resilience and efficacy of existing security systems.
Analytical Study On Preferred Type Of Accommodation
Authors: Kumar Shoumili , Misra Shweta
Published: December 2023

Background: In recent years, the travel and tourism industry has experienced significant growth, with an increasing number of tourists exploring different destinations for leisure, business, and other purposes. This surge in travel has led to a parallel expansion in the accommodation sector, with a diverse array of options available to cater to the evolving needs and preferences of travelers. Consequently, it has become imperative for accommodation providers to understand the factors that influence consumers' choices. Objective: To identify and find relationship between the preferred type of accommodation and gender. Another aim of the study was to identify and find relationship between the factors of choosing accommodation and gender. Methodology: Research design was descriptive. Study was conducted in Delhi- NCR. The tool used for survey was close ended questionnaire. A sample size of 100 was chosen randomly using convenience method. The majority of the respondents were in the age group of 18-30 years. The data has been analyzed on the basis of gender and the statistical analysis was done using MINITAB 14 and chi square test. Results: 54% of the guests who mostly come from the age group of 18-30 years and prefer traditional accommodation i.e., hotel as compared to other accommodation alternatives and for 45% of them price is the most important factor while location with 41% of the total response being the second while choosing their accommodation. The association between gender and vacation rental (homestay) was found to be significant and for rest of the accommodation type the association was not significant. Similarly, the association between gender and location as factor for choosing accommodation was significant. Conclusion: From the present study we may conclude that location and homestays are the preferred choice of both the genders.
Challenges Faced By Female Employees Working In Hotels And Role Of Hr
Authors: Chowdhury Suvrima , Singh Anshu
Published: December 2023

Background: Women are vital members of society who contribute significantly to the well- being of their families and society at large. Objective: The objective of this paper was to study the invisible barriers as a challenge in the career advancement for women in the hospitality industry and to seek the female worker’s views on work place grievances within the hotel industry. Methodology: Quantitative research design was used to understand the challenges faced by female employees working in the hotel. The items in the questionnaire included working women issues related key parameters like sexual and mental harassment, promotion issues, family care issues, discrimination based on gender, workplace discrimination and prejudices, work life balance issues etc. A questionnaire-based survey of female (60) hotel workers in Kolkata was done. The data was collected using the personal contact approach. Results: The majority age group that participated in the study was under 21 to 29 years. About 78.3 % respondent’s organization does not provide with childcare facility, though 73.3 % respondent’s organization do provide with adequate maternity leave. Around 60 % of the respondent’s promotion took longer than those of male colleagues in the similar rank, which focus light on gender inequality. About 75 % women experienced biasness in their place of work based on gender. Gender discrimination and biasness are still existential in the industry. The rate of work satisfaction, stood at 43.3 %. Conclusion: The result explains that there are areas that are slowly changing for the betterment of women, there is still few barriers and challenges that makes it difficult for a female employee in a hotel industry. Women representation at the senior level is also proportionately very low compared to men. Conflict between work and family is a real juggling act for women which may at times lead her to make a choice between career and home.
Hand Gesture Control Robot
Authors: Drushya Bhaisare  , Gautam Kumar  , Sumit Bambole  , Sujal Fethfulwar  , Dr. Nitin Janwe  , Dr. Dhananjay Dumbere
Published: December 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in developing human-machine interfaces that allow users to interact with robots in a more intuitive and natural way. Hand gesture control has emerged as a promising modality for such interfaces, offering a hands-free and immersive interaction experience. This paper presents the design, development, and evaluation of a hand gesture-controlled robot system. The proposed system utilizes computer vision techniques and machine learning algorithms to recognize and interpret hand gestures, enabling users to control the robot's movements and actions seamlessly. The robot is equipped with sensors and actuators, allowing it to respond to the detected gestures in real-time. The goal is to create a user-friendly and efficient interface that enhances the ease of interaction between humans and robots. The findings pave the way for the development of more sophisticated and user-friendly robotic interfaces, fostering the integration of robots into daily human activities. The proposed system's adaptability and versatility make it a promising candidate for further exploration and deployment in real-world scenarios, marking a significant step towards the advancement of gesture-based control in robotics
O registro e a perspectiva inclusiva: olhares e concepções na educação infantil
Authors: Falco Mariane
Published: December 2023

Este artigo visa a refletir sobre olhares e concepções de profissionais que atuam na educação infantil, tendo em vista um paralelo entre os princípios norteadores da educação de crianças pequenas e o campo da educação especial na perspectiva inclusiva. Com inspiração na abordagem de pesquisa praxeológica, foram realizadas conversas com profissionais que atuam na educação infantil, com a intenção de narrar o que acreditam que seja o registro e compreender suas motivações ao registrar. As categorias de análise foram definidas a partir dos diferentes materiais citados e suas funções: (i) registros reflexivos, com vistas à ação pedagógica; (ii) registros que sintetizam dados e informações em prontuários; e (iii) registros com a finalidade de divulgar o trabalho pedagógico. A partir do questionamento da ação de registrar, a análise revela a complexidade do cotidiano educativo, dentre olhares e concepções diversas, que não necessariamente dependem das funções exercidas pelos profissionais.
Das rodas de conversa ao desenho infantil: a documentação pedagógica como prática testemunhal das narrativas gráficas e orais com crianças em uma escola pública em Fortaleza-CE
Authors: De Alencar Batista Araújo Janice Débora , Da Silva Pereira Junior Leandro , Germano Goldberg Luciane
Published: December 2023

O artigo traz reflexões sobre a documentação pedagógica na Pré-Escola com crianças de quatro anos em uma escola pública em Fortaleza (CE), tendo um professor/pesquisador como regente. Afirma a potência das narrativas gráficas e orais expressas em roda de conversa, dialogando com autores que refletem sobre esses temas, abordando a documentação pedagógica como prática testemunhal do vivido na educação infantil. As crianças, sujeitos participativos e narradores, comunicaram ideias e pensamentos sobre a quadra chuvosa, criando teorias e hipóteses e trazendo outros elementos, como os sonhos e os medos em suas representações encharcadas de memórias, histórias e afetividades. A documentação pedagógica possibilitou tornar suas narrativas visíveis, retroalimentando o processo de escuta, experiência e reflexão, acessando os saberes e os pensamentos potentes da infância.
Se esta rua fosse minha: traços de experiências e registros de um projeto
Authors: Silva Pinheiro Vanda de Fátima
Published: December 2023

Este texto é um relato de prática sobre um projeto realizado com uma turma de educação infantil unificada em uma escola pública municipal de São Paulo, zona sul. A professora conta de forma despretensiosa e curiosa como o projeto de explorar o entorno escolar possibilitou a valorização e ampliação dos saberes das crianças sobre a geografia do território. Através de noções de localização, compreensão da urbanidade e das questões de saneamento básico foi possível entender a importância da função da escrita e dos números no contexto de vida. O Projeto despertou o sentimento de pertencimento das crianças ao território e à cidade, elucidando os direitos que as crianças possuem e que devem ser respeitados. Por fim, avivou a reflexão sobre a criança cidadã do mundo e o processo de autoavaliação sobre a prática pedagógica.
Documentação pedagógica: possíveis caminhos e desafios à democratização das práticas avaliativas e docentes na educação infantil
Authors: Araújo dos Reis Darianny Araújo dos Reis , Maltez Lucas Lima
Published: December 2023

O artigo busca refletir a documentação pedagógica como uma estratégia e dinâmica educativa democrática, participativa e inclusiva incidente sobre a qualificação do processo formativo na educação infantil. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, cujo viés metodológico assenta-se num estudo crítico-interpretativo ancorado em pesquisa bibliográfica. Explicita as mudanças das práticas avaliativas como necessárias à promoção de uma escola comprometida com as aprendizagens e potencialidades da criança e com as aprendizagens profissionais dos educadores. Portanto, depreende que mudanças nas avaliações têm na documentação pedagógica apoio significativo para transformação paradigmática da cultura avaliativa e das práticas educativas.
Cem ou Sem? (des)inventar registros na educação infantil
Authors: Vilela Gomes Laís
Published: December 2023

Com quantas linguagens se faz um registro? O texto aqui apresentado visa partilhar reflexões acerca do processo de registrar como criação artístico-pedagógica ou pedagógico-artístico, afinal brincar com as palavras é também parte dessa escrita. Ousar, experimentar e criar registros que expressam e visibilizam as múltiplas formas de viver e pensar a Educação Infantil em que forma e conteúdo se entrelaçam, em conexão entre palavras, imagens, narrativas que expressam o vivido permeado de sentidos e significados. Movimentar ideias, olhar atentamente e entregar-se ao registro, como experiência estética.
Notas de percurso: o registro escrito que tece o encontro da professora com a pesquisadora... e com a arte
Authors: Dantas dos Santos Neves Maria Helena
Published: December 2023

Ensaiando outras linguagens, articulando palavras e imagens, o manuscrito fala de memória e reflexão marcadas no diário de uma professora que se faz pesquisadora e afirma a importância do registro e da necessidade de ampliar repertórios artístico-culturais na educação das infâncias. Registros da docência em tempos passados, guardados no diário de bordo produzido como professora da Educação Infantil são retomados por ocasião da escrita de sua dissertação de mestrado.  Nesta retomada, alguns fios reflexivos são puxados, com compromisso político, ético e estético, com o desejo de tecer veredas para uma educação antirracista, com arte e beleza.