bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Groundwater Depletion and Degradation in the North China Plain: Challenges and Mitigation Options
Authors: Du Jun , Laghari Yaseen , Wei Yi-Chang , Wu Linyi , He Ai-Ling , Liu Gao-Yuan , Yang Huan-Huan , Guo Zhong-Yi , Leghari Shah Jahan
Published: January 2024

Groundwater is an important natural resource in the North China Plain (NCP) with high economic benefits and social significance. It fulfills 60% of drinking and 70% of irrigation water requirements. In this review, the information is retrieved from high-quality articles published in MEDLINE and other sources. We saw that groundwater is declining faster (>1 m yr−1) and polluting with NO3− (>30 mg L−1) due to excessive water pumping and application of a nitrogen (N) fertilizer, respectively. The water pumping (>600 mm ha−1 yr−1) for agricultural purposes in the region is higher than the recharge amount (<200 mm yr−1). The low recharge is the result of low rainfall (<600 mm yr−1), and high evapotranspiration (>800 mm yr−1) under the impact of dominant vegetative characteristics of winter wheat–summer maize (WW-SM) rotations, covering >80% of the land. Furthermore, N application exceeds the crop assimilation capacity (>250 kg ha−1 yr−1) and leach deep down (>50 kg ha−1) as well as loss in the atmosphere. Presently, Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei are ecologically the most affected areas. We suggest that excessive water and N fertilizer use for intensive cropping systems should be controlled by paying high attention to groundwater-friendly farming practices. In addition, artificial groundwater recharge options and their safe utilization would be explored across the region to replenish aquifers. This literature review contributes valuable insights to the knowledge bank and offers a foundation for further research and policy development.
Proposal of a Reflector-Enhanced Solar Still Concept and Its Comparison with Conventional Solar Stills
Authors: Soltanian Mehdi , Hoseinzadeh Siamak , Astiaso Garcia Davide
Published: January 2024

Water scarcity is a global concern and poses significant problems to countries with arid and semi-arid climates, like Iran. Considering financial difficulties, a lack of knowledge about high-tech alternatives, low incomes, a lack of access to high-tech tools, and low maintenance capabilities in developing countries, solar still desalination is a decent technology for providing proper water, especially for rural areas. However, the low water-production rate using this method dictates a very vast area requirement for solar still farms in order to provide significant amounts of water. In this research, we proposed a mirror-enhanced solar still and mathematically compared its water-production rate to that of conventional ones. In comparison to conventional solar stills, our proposed reflector-enhanced solar still benefits from several improvements, including lower glass temperatures, increased water basing temperatures, and receiving much more solar irradiation. Hence, the proposed system can increase water production from 7.5 L/day to 24 L/day. The results showed that the proposed method is highly effective and could be used in field-scale projects in arid and semi-arid climates.
An Evaluation Study of the Reality of Using the Zoom Platform for E-Learning by Al-Quds University Students in Light of Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Hajji Huda , Al-Deek Ghassan , Zeidan Afif
Published: January 2024

This study aims to see if Al-Quds University students found using Zoom for online learning during the Corona pandemic. This research was applied on a group of people from different colleges and genders at Al-Quds University. Students are chosen from the College of Human Medicine and the College of Law. (224) males and females were included in the study, and they were given a survey to fill, to understand what they think about using Zoom. The study found that different colleges have different experiences using Zoom. But because of the pandemic, everyone was affected equally. Students’ opinions didn't vary based on their gender, academic level, family, or where they live. The main problems for university students using Zoom for classes are that some teachers who do not know how to use it well and it can be expensive to get the right equipment for online learning.
Acessibilidade veicular para surdos
Authors: Ribeiro Evaristo Campos de Abreu , Batista João Francisco Tobias , Gomes Carla Dick de Castro Pinho Novo
Published: January 2024

De acordo com o Conselho Federal de Psicologia (2016), o comportamento de um motorista no trânsito é fortemente influenciado pelos sinais visuais, sonoros e gestos corporais emitidos por outros atores desse ambiente. Duas experiências dos autores como passageiros de motoristas de aplicativo surdos levantaram a dúvida de como integrá-los no âmbito sonoro desse ecossistema. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo identificar a relevância desse problema e desenvolver um dispositivo que atenda às necessidades auditivas de condutores com dificuldades na audição, alinhando-se com discussões sobre acessibilidade e mobilidade urbana para pessoas surdas (TACO et al., 2017). É adotada uma abordagem prática que envolve a construção e programação de um dispositivo para automóveis que identifique os sinais sonoros da buzina de outros veículos e transmita essa informação para um aparelho celular. Por meio de um aplicativo também desenvolvido pelos autores do projeto, o dispositivo móvel processa os dados recebidos e emite sinais visuais para o condutor que mostram, inclusive, a posição relativa da fonte do som. Dentre as conclusões, é possível observar que o protótipo apresenta funcionamento condizente com a sua proposta, facilitando a integração dos condutores com deficiência auditiva nas ruas e avenidas compartilhadas.
DETERMINAN FAKTOR PENGUKURAN KINERJA BANK KONVENSIONAL TAHUN 2015 – 2019
Authors: Nyale M Hendri Yan , Sari Manurung Fransisca Amalia
Published: January 2024

This study has purposed to determine the effect of CAR, BOPO, NPL, NIM and LDR on ROA in the Public Banking Industry on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2015-2019 period. The hypothesis test of this study using Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The sampling method used purposive sampling method, using certain criteria. The sample population are 30 banks that have foreign exchange transactions from 44 conventional banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The results show that CAR has a positive and significant effect on ROA, BOPO has a negative and significant effect on ROA, NPL has a negative and significant effect on ROA, NIM has a negative and significant effect on ROA, LDR has a negative and significant effect on ROA.

Keyword: CAR, BOPO, NPL, NIM, and ROA
ANALISIS PENGARUH PENERAPAN DESIGN THINKING PADA BISNIS RINTISAN (STUDI KASUS: WIRAUSAHA MERDEKA UNIVERSITAS PADJADJARAN)
Authors: Widiyanti Delia Yunita , Sukmadewi Rani
Published: January 2024

A startup business is a business that is still in the development phase. Currently, the growth of startups in Indonesia is increasing rapidly, making Indonesia the 6th country with the most startups. The development of startups is certainly inseparable from the increasingly complex challenges in the business sector. This certainly makes design thinking relevant as a tool to understand users, identify problems and opportunities and create solutions. Quantitative research was conducted on students participating in the Merdeka Entrepreneur program at Padjadjaran University to find out whether the application of design thinking can have an influence on the startup business being run. The results of statistical analysis show that the design thinking variable has a positive value on startup businesses. With these findings, researchers highlight the importance of design thinking skills in bridging entrepreneurs in facing challenges in the business sector.

Key words: Design Thinking, Startup
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN, PERSEPSI HARGA DAN STRATEGI PEMASARAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN PADA MIE GACOAN KARAWANG
Authors: Maulana Rizky , Saputri Marheni Eka
Published: January 2024

Mie Gacoan is one of the trademarks of spicy noodles in Indonesia. Mie Gacoan itself is a subsidiary of PT Pesta Pora Abadi which is engaged in food and beverage. Its rapid development has made Gacoan Noodles now have branches almost throughout Indonesia, even now Gacoan Noodles is able to claim itself as the market leader in the ranks of spicy noodles in Indonesia. This study used quantitative methods with descriptive and causal research types. Respondents used consisted of customers who consumed Gacoan Noodles, with a total of 385 respondents using the sampling method. Data analysis was carried out by multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study are marketing strategy variables, service quality and price perceptions have an effect on customer satisfaction of Mie Gacoan Karawang. The variables of service quality, price perception and marketing strategy partially and significantly affect the satisfaction of Gacoan Noodle Karawang customers with a coefficient of determination of 73.3%.

Keywords: Service Quality, Price Perception, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction
Validation of Gambling Related Cognitions Scale-Iranian Version (GRCS-IR)
Authors: Jadidi Mohsen , Ahmadrad Farid , Sarkeshikian Samaneh Sadat , Seyed Moradpoor Mahsa
Published: January 2024

Background: The change in gambling forms, a wide variety of advertising methods, the access to gambling, as well as the increase in participation in online gambling have made it important to know and investigate gambling, particularly as pathological gambling leads to psychological and physical damage. Methods: The present study investigated the factor structure of the Gambling Related Cognitions Scale (GRCS) proposed by Raylu and Oei in addiction. The study sample included 574 participants (40.2% male, 59.8% female) between 18 and 56 years of age. The instruments used in the present study included the GRCS, the South Oaks Gambling Screen Questionnaire (SOGS), the Victorian Gambling Screen (VGS), and the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Findings: A 5-factor GRCS model provided the best fit to the data, and gambling-related cognitions were a strong predictor of disordered gambling among adults. All subscales presented good internal consistency and scalability. The findings showed that the total score of the GRCS-IR was significantly different among men and women. Conclusion: The findings of this study confirmed that the Iranian version of the GRCS-IR is an effective multidimensional instrument that accurately measures cognitive distortions related to gambling. Consequently, it can be utilized as a valuable tool for assessing GRC (Gambling Related Cognitions) to understand the severity of pathological gambling and has the potential capacity to measure treatment outcomes.
Judging the Similarity or Dissimilarity of Marks, and Principle of Considering ‘Sound’ Foremost: With focus on Supreme Court ruling 2020Hu10957(ruled on Dec. 30, 2020)
Authors:   LAW RESEARCH INSTITUTE CHUNGBUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Eom Taemin
Published: January 2024

This article intends to contribute to the examination of recent controversial ruling (2020Hu10957, ruled on Dec. 30, 2020) by the Supreme Court on judging the similarity or dissimilarity of Word Marks (“ ” vs. “ ”). Specifically, concerning the presented question whether the filed mark “ ” is confusingly similar to the registered mark “ ”, the Supreme Court held that there is no likelihood of confusion, mistake among the consumers because the two marks are sufficiently dissimilar in their appearance while acknowledging the auditory similarity of the two marks. The article proposes that the principle of ‘considering sound foremost’, which is of high importance in the environs of the marketplace, needs to be established as court precedents with a view to prevent confusion caused by the ruling, and to judge the similarity or dissimilarity of marks aligned with the purposes of trademark act. This article also urges the standards for judging similarity or dissimilarity for each type of mark should be presented, and the specific conditions and examination cases under which the principle of ‘considering sound foremost’ can be applied must be newly incorporated in the trademark manual of examining procedure (TMEP) of Korea.
Effect of Diameter on Steam Pressure Sootblower to Eliminate Low Potential Slagging and Fouling
Authors: Prabaswara Abigail Qutratuain , Yuliyani Ika , Widarti Sri
Published: January 2024

The combustion process in pulverized coal boilers utilizes coal fuel, which produces ash and heat. Ash from combustion process will be deposited and adhere to pipes, known as slagging and fouling. Cleaning of slagging and fouling is done using a sootblower by flowing pressurized fluid to generate a jet nozzle force, which can remove the slagging and fouling adhering to the pipes in the superheater. Based on testing of parameters, ash fusion temperature is 1415.42 oC, and silica ratio is 79.55%, indicating a low potential for slagging. For fouling testing yielded an index of 0.089, indicating a low potential for fouling. The existing retractable sootblower operates using superheated steam with a pressure of 70-75 bar. In the design of low-pressure sootblower, flow is derived from intermediate pressure turbine by modifying feed tube, lance tube, and sootblower nozzle. The design results in a feed tube diameter of 101.65 mm, a lance tube diameter of 114.3 mm, an inlet nozzle diameter of 21.1 mm, a throat nozzle diameter of 13.97 mm, and an outlet nozzle diameter of 41.02 mm, with a Mach number output of 2.09 and a total jet force of 2023.9 N.
A RESEARCH ON ISLAMIC ELEMENT IN “TITIR ZIKIR” BY KEMALA
Authors: Mohamad Zainol Nur Farhana , Osman Rahmah Ahmad H.
Published: January 2024

The topic of Islamic literature is nowadays considered as a common discussion in the field of authorship and literary criticism, especially when the theory of Islamic literature being debated widely among the 20th century-prominent Islamic thinkers in Arab countries. The discussion regarding this matter have then spread widely to the Malay world to the extent where there are some Malay literary figures who also began to discuss actively about the Malay literary works which encompass Islamic elements in it. Hence based on this matter, this study was conducted to discuss in detail about the Islamic elements existed in the anthology entitled "Titir Zikir", written by a modern Malay writer, Kemala. This study uses the descriptive analysis method where it analyzes the variety of Islamic topics brought by Kemala in this anthology. This study found that Kemala is undoubtedly a Malay writer who emphasizes Islamic elements in many of his writings, either through direct or indirect form. Meanwhile the Islamic elements that were highlighted and featured in the anthology "Titir Zikir" have clearly represent Kemala's wide-range’s view towards life, especially when he cultivates the Islamic elements in various topics and various aspects of life including self-reflection, family relationships, death, justice, the longing of a servant to their creator, and many other topics.
CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKING OF BECOMING A TEACHER
Authors: Azmi Ahmad Najmuddin , Chua Yan Piaw , Loo Fung Ying , Md Zahir Norzetty
Published: January 2024

The education world stresses developing teachers with creative and critical thinking since student learning at every level requires good and effective teaching provided by teachers. This is important since the phenomenon of teachers losing their creativity in delivering their teaching has become increasingly prevalent. Based on this issue, this paper presents an insight into the creative and critical thinking styles of pre-service teachers in the institute of teacher education before they start their teaching profession. Using proportional stratified random sampling, 331 samples from three different institutes of teacher education have been chosen to gather information in this study. A quantitative approach using the YCreative-Critical Styles test is deployed to indicate the thinking styles among respondents. All data was analysed descriptively to review the creative and critical thinking styles among pre-service teachers based on gender, age group classification, and their educational level. The dispersion of thinking styles according to gender, age, and education levels reveals that the weightage is inclined from creative to balanced and ends at critical thinking. The results indicated that the majority of pre-service teachers (n = 161) possess critical thinking styles compared to balanced and critical thinking styles. Interestingly, critical thinking styles are higher (f = 91) when pre-service teachers are newly enrolled in the programme, and this number declines (f = 70) when compared to those already in programme. Based on these results, it is suggested that the capability of creative and critical thinking should be developed among pre-service teachers since they are in training. It is hoped that helping pre-service teachers become future teachers with the ability to be creative and critical thinkers will contribute to better learning experiences for their students in the future.
THE READINESS OF FORM FIVE STUDENTS IN ANSWERING HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS (HOTS) QUESTIONS IN THE HISTORY SUBJECT
Authors: Alorsamy Muthiah , Awang Mahzan
Published: January 2024

21st century education aims to produce human capital who can think at a high level in solving problems innovatively and creatively. However, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) among form five students is still a polemic. Thus, this study is to identify the problem of students' readiness from the aspect of knowledge and attitude to answer the history HOTS question at the form five level. This study uses quantitative methods. Data was collected using a purposive sampling method (non-probability sampling). The researcher used a survey design involving 79 students who failed to answer HOTS questions in the mid-year examination at a secondary school at Bangsar Pudu Zone, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. A questionnaire instrument was used in this study. A 5-point Likert scale was used in this study. The results of the analysis show that the level of knowledge, the willingness of students to answer HOTS questions among form five students in the subject of History is at a moderately low level. This shows the level of knowledge, attitude and willingness of students to answer HOTS questions in the History subject influences each other. The implications of this study provide information to history teachers to improve the strategy of applying HOTS questions among form five students to master the skills of answering HOTS questions, hence affect the students' knowledge, attitude and readiness to HOTS questions in the subject of History. Therefore, teachers need to play a significant role in developing knowledge, attitudes and willingness to help students master the ability to answer HOTS questions in the subject of History.
CLOUD-SIDE COLLABORATION-BASED TASK ALLOCATION STRATEGY FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINE FLEET
Authors: ZHAO Junzheng , GONG Jinliang , ZHANG Yanfei
Published: January 2024

In order to rationally plan the amount of tasks and task areas for each agricultural robot in the farm, a cloud-side collaborative task allocation scheme is proposed. The cloud platform divides farm tasks based on field obstacles and extracts the center of gravity prime points for each farm task; plasmas as regional task target points through dynamic genetic algorithms for near-field aggregation, after accelerating the solution process by dynamic crossover and variational operators, the Metropolis criterion is introduced to eliminate the local optimal solution of the algorithm and obtain the globally optimal allocation solution. Simulation experiments show that the optimal allocation reduces 9.21%, 5.66%, and 7.21% in the total cost compared to the random allocation, and the feasibility of the algorithm is proved experimentally. Reasonable task allocation can improve the overall production efficiency of agriculture, which is informative for unmanned farms operating in large areas.
Chemical mechanical polishing for indium bond pad damascene processing
Authors: Ceulemans Karl , Shafahian Ehsan , Struyf Herbert , Devriendt Katia , Deckers Steven , Heylen Nancy , Derakhshandeh Jaber
Published: January 2024

We investigated chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of indium, with the goal of obtaining indium bond pads for later cryo-3D integration of quantum computing-related chips, through bonding between these bond pads and indium bumps. Higher removal rates were obtained with soft CMP pads than with hard pads. The latter led to deep scratching, while this effect was much more limited for soft pad CMP. On patterned wafers, indium is cleared well in structured areas using soft pad CMP, leading to relatively high-quality indium surfaces inside bond pads, although corrosion might be of some concern. Pattern density uniformity was an important factor for within-die deviation in indium clearing time. Dishing was much more limited than in earlier work on indium polishing, while surface roughness was also found to be relatively limited. The obtained indium damascene bond pads may be suitable for 3D die-to-die and wafer-to-wafer bonding through indium pad-to-bump bonding.
Therapeutic Efficacy of Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp) Root as Growth and Profertility Agent on the Reproductive Indices of Clarias gariepinus Broodstock
Authors: OLUSOLA Sunday Emmanuel , ANTHONY Favour Ayomide , AYEBIDUN Omotola Victoria , OLOWOJJUNI Olufemi
Published: January 2024

The nutritional composition and dietary effects of medicinal plants on aquatic animals have been ascertained through the improvement of the sexual performance of the fish leading to the production of improved egg quality and enhancing the fertility of sperm. The study was conducted to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Maca Root Meal (MRM) on the growth and pro-fertility agent of C. gariepinus broodstock. Eighty C. gariepinus (400±0.01g) were used for the experiment. They were fed 5 compounded diets at different inclusion levels (0.0, 12.5, 25, 37.5 and 50%) and denoted as MRM1 – MRM5 respectively of 40% crude protein at 3% body weight with 8 fish (4 males and 4 females) per treatment, replicate twice for 56 days. Measurements were taken on growth performance and reproductive indices at the end of feeding trials. The results showed that body weight gain, feed conversion ratio and production productive index were significantly higher (P<0.05) in MRM 4 compared to the control and other treated groups. The reproductive indices such as milt volume, motility duration, sperm counts, the weight of ovary, relative fecundity, hatchability and percentage fertilization were significant higher (P<0.05) in the treated groups when compared to the control. MRM5 recorded higher hatchability and percentage fertilization of 81.78 and 84.27% compared to the control of 62.11 and 71.53% respectively and there was a significant difference (P<0.05) among the dietary groups. Conclusively, the study revealed the therapeutic potential of maca root as growth and pro-fertility agent and that inclusion of 50% maca root meal in the diet of C. gariepinus broodstock could increase weight gain and better reproductive indices in male and female C. gariepinus broodstock.
Pendampingan Penyusunan Rancangan Paket Wisata Menggunakan Metode Analisis Value Chain pada Wisata Kampung Warna-Warni Jodipan
Authors: Hasan Khojanah , Iswari Hanif Rani , Zulkifli  , Hamida Ika Fitria Nur , Safitri Lely Dista , Ratnasari Maya
Published: January 2024

Jodipan Colorful Village (KWJ) in Malang City has become an attractive tourist destination, changing its image from a slum village to a beautiful and clean village. The community service program with the title "Assistance in the Preparation of Tour Package Designs Using the Value Chain Analysis Method in Jodipan Colorful Village Tourism" aims to increase the attractiveness and income of tourism in KWJ through the preparation of tour packages. Jodipan Colorful Village (KWJ) in Malang City has succeeded in achieving a significant increase in tourist attraction and income through a mentoring program that focuses on preparing tour packages. First, in the data collection stage through Focus Group Discussion (FGD), KWJ's key values were identified: aesthetics, education and social interaction. The results of the FGD provide an overview of these values, forming the basis for formulating tour package ideas. Second, the implementation stage is carried out with assistance from the service team to the KWJ management. By using the value chain analysis method, tourism package ideas such as educational, social and culinary are generated. This process involves understanding activities that create added value for tourists, optimizing resource utilization and increasing efficiency. Third, trials and launching are carried out involving tourism stakeholders. Tour packages are tested on tourists, and the results are used for improvement. The launch was carried out via social media to increase promotion. This program succeeded in formulating 4 tour packages (Color Package, Warni Package, Jodipan Package, KWJ Package) based on the results of value chain analysis. The results are supported by positive responses from tourists during trials and launching, showing high potential attraction.
Corretemi in aiuto per mettermi in salvo
Authors: De Santis Cristiana
Published: January 2024

Una domanda giunta alla redazione chiede se sia corretto dire “Corrimi in salvo” con valore di ‘Corri a salvarmi’ o ‘Corrimi a salvare’.
A new approach to assessing and forecasting the stock of sprat in the Baltic Sea in modern conditions
Authors: Amosova V. M. , Zezera A. S.
Published: January 2024

The aim of this article: analysis of information and software for forecasting of the Baltic Sea sprat stock Sprattus sprattus balticus at 22–32 ICES subdivisions in the context of the suspension of Russia’s activities in the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).

Methods used: The data of estimates of sprat abundance and biomass by hydroacoustic methods, commercial and biostatistical characteristics of the species were used to assess the stock and predict its catch in the Baltic Sea. Estimation of the sprat stock was carried out using the traditional method of virtual population analysis (VPA) adjusted according to the method of extended survival analysis (XSA) using the internationally approved VPA module software within the framework of ICES and the R software environment. The recruitment calibration program RCT3 (Recruitment calibration) was used for the abundance of recruitment (age 1 year) according to XSA and forecast. A multivariate short-term forecast was carried out at different levels of development of the total allowable catch (TAC) under the MFDP program (Multi Fleet Deterministic Projection). As an alternative, the domestic software «KAFKA» was tested.

Novelty: for the first time, estimates of the sprat stock were made in the conditions of limited access of Russian specialists to primary data in ICES in full.

Result: modern methodological and informational support of scientific research in the Baltic Sea in the conditions of the suspension of the activities of Russian experts in ICES makes it possible to obtain information in the minimum necessary amount for assessing the stock of sprat and predicting its catch. Modeling with the «KAFKA» software showed satisfactory results.

Practical significance: The current level of information support for forecasting the state of the stock and catch of sprat in the Baltic Sea will allow solving a complex of problems of managing this resource in modern conditions.
To the assessment of green sea urchin stocks in the coastal zone of the Barents Sea
Authors: Labutin A. V. , Shatsky A. V. , Buyanovsky A. I.
Published: January 2024

The purpose of the work is to assessment the state of stocks of the green sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) in the coastal zone of the Barents Sea.

Methods used — to achieve the set goal, standard methods for collecting hydrobiological material and calculating the abundance and biomass of hydrobionts were used.

Novelty — the data obtained as a result of the research made it possible to update information on the state of the green sea urchin stocks on the coasts of Western and Eastern Murman.

Results — the total and commercial reserves of sea urchin were determined on an area of 2812 thousand m2. The total stock of sea urchins was 3.58 thousand tons, the commercial one — 2.17 thousand tons. The total density of urchins in the studied water area was 32 specimens/m², the commercial one — 10.3 specimens/m². The most promising areas for fishing have been identified.

Practical significance — thanks to the use of the research results, adding them to materials from other sources, it will be possible to more accurately predict the volumes and timing of fishing. Mining companies will receive more complete information about promising fishing areas and possible catch volumes.
The dynamics of arabesque greenling fishery off south Kuril Islands
Authors: Kim Sen Tok
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this work was to characterize the biological and commercial indicators of arabesque greenling in the Kunashir Strait during 1998–2022.

The basic material for the article was the data collected during the net fishery of arabesque greenling by the fleet of small-tonnage vessels of the Japanese fishing cooperative in the city of Rausu in the eastern (Russian) zone of the Kunashir Strait.

Results: It is shown that the stock resources of arabesque greenling in the waters of the southern Kuril Islands have been declining during for a long period of time. Despite a short-term growth of catch per effort in 2018–2021, in 2022 there was again a decrease of fishery indicators. The negative trend of catch per effort is directly associated with the features of dynamics of arabesque greenling resources distributed in Kunashir Strait and in the Sea of Okhotsk waters of Hokkaido.

Practical significance: The new information makes it possible to determine the current trends in total biomass changing for commercial fish and to clarify the fishery capabilities of the area in the nearest future.
GOVERNANÇA INCLUSIVA: O PAPEL DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS NA CONSOLIDAÇÃO DA DEMOCRACIA
Authors: JESUS EVERALDO ANTÔNIO DE
Published: January 2024

Este trabalho aborda a temática da Governança Inclusiva e seu vínculo crucial com os Direitos Humanos na consolidação da democracia. São explorados diversos aspectos, incluindo a universalidade e a inalienabilidade dos Direitos Humanos, a igualdade e não-discriminação, a participação ativa dos cidadãos, a responsabilização, a transparência e a prestação de contas. Também são discutidos os desafios e perspectivas para a consolidação da democracia inclusiva. O trabalho baseia-se em referências nacionais e internacionais, além de dados oficiais e de credibilidade. As conclusões ressaltam a importância de incorporar os princípios dos Direitos Humanos na governança como um meio essencial para construir sociedades justas e inclusivas.
Corsi universitari
Authors: Fortini Franco
Published: January 2024

Between the seventies and eighties of the twentieth century Franco Fortini was called to teach the history of literary criticism at the university. Of this experience, capital in the definition of his intellectual parable, we have many preparatory materials for the courses and seminars preserved in the fund dedicated to him of the Humanistic Library of the University of Siena. These are texts of considerable importance, whose themes intersect in a decisive way with the essayistic and poetic reflections that Fortini develops in the same years. This volume, for the first time, offers the transcription of these documents, rearranging and integrating them in order to offer the reader real critical essays on literature and society hitherto unknown.
МОЖЛИВОСТІ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ПРОГРАМНОГО КОМПЛЕКСУ TIMES З УРАХУВАННЯМ НЕГАРАНТОВАНОЇ ПОТУЖНОСТІ ВІДНОВЛЮВАНИХ ДЖЕРЕЛ ЕНЕРГІЇ
Authors: Кузнєцов М. П. , Лисенко О. В.
Published: January 2024

Метою цієї роботи є аналіз можливостей використання моделі довготермінового прогнозування розвитку енергетики для адекватного відображення особливостей відновлюваних джерел енергії (ВДЕ) негарантованої потужності (сонячної, вітрової) з урахуванням часової мінливості та рівня невизначеності. Задачі довготермінового моделювання розвитку енергетики вимагають комплексного підходу з урахуванням усіх особливостей різних джерел енергії. Поєднання енергетичних систем вимагає узгодженого підходу до планування їх розвитку. Одним із засобів оптимального планування є програмний комплекс TIMES, застосований також в Україні. Однак зростання частки відновлюваних джерел негарантованої потужності накладає додаткові вимоги до математичного апарату. Модулі врахування клімату й стохастичності програми TIMES не розраховані на випадкову природу ВДЕ. В роботі пропонується використати наявні можливості програми, спрямовані на забезпечення гнучкості підходів, доповнивши їх факторами невизначеності ВДЕ. Вкладається новий зміст у деякі атрибути товарів, товарних потоків та процесів, що дає змогу врахувати ймовірні відхилення від очікуваних значень. Випадковий характер ВДЕ може бути описаний через показники дисперсії значень та щільності розподілу. Фактор ризику використовується як технічний параметр, завдяки чому можна отримати діапазон рішень з заданою достовірністю. Це дозволяє врахувати ймовірність незбалансованості поточних енергетичних потоків, забезпечивши певний запас стійкості енергосистеми в розумних межах. Бібл. 12, рис. 1.
КОМБІНОВАНЕ ДЖЕРЕЛО ТЕПЛОВОЇ ТА ЕЛЕКТРИЧНОЇ ЕНЕРГІЇ НА БАЗІ ГАЗОГЕНЕРАТОРНОГО ПАЛЬНИКА І ТЕРМОЕЛЕКТРИЧНОГО ГЕНЕРАТОРА
Authors: Лобунець Ю. М. , Клюс В. П. , Зур’ян О. В.
Published: January 2024

В умовах військового часу питання забезпечення малопотужними джерелами живлення засобів зв’язку та різноманітної військової техніки в польових умовах набули надзвичайної актуальності. Такі джерела повинні забезпечувати можливість безперебійного живлення, мати невелику масу й габарити, не потребувати спеціальних видів палива. Цей попит задовольняється зокрема й шляхом розробки термоелектричних генераторів, які працюють на органічному паливі. Такі генератори розраховані на короткочасне використання й не мають функції обігріву. Потужніші генератори мають велику масу й габарити, через що не можуть розглядатись для автономних та мобільних застосувань. У цій роботі представлений компактний термоелектричний пристрій для генерації енергії, що використовує спалювання. Пристрій був розроблений з акцентом на низькій вартості й реалістичному автономному дизайні, що має потенціал для комерціалізації. Очікувані технічні характеристики цього генератора забезпечують йому конкурентоздатність у порівнянні з існуючими зразками, що з огляду на зростаючий попит на подібну техніку відкриває можливості для експорту цих пристроїв у європейські країни. Попередні дослідження показали, що каталітичне спалювання є одним із способів покращення стабілізації полум'я, проте використання каталізатора в системі збільшує виробничі витрати, що може бути суттєвим недоліком. Мають перспективу подальші дослідження щодо механізмів стабілізації полум'я в пальнику, в яких основна увага приділяється додаванню вторинного повітря в камеру згоряння. Ці дослідження можливо поділити на два етапи. Перший етап досліджень включає розробку пальника, яка полягає в оптимізації конструкції для досягнення стабільного закритого полум'я попередньо змішаної суміші відповідно до проєктних та експлуатаційних вимог. Другий етап досліджень необхідно зосередити на інтеграції пальника з термоелектричними генераторами енергії, зокрема на дослідженні різних конфігурацій для оптимізації вихідної електричної потужності за наявності обмеженої кількості теплоти.
АСПЕКТИ ПОДАЛЬШОГО РОЗВИТКУ ФОТОЕНЕРГЕТИКИ ЗА МАТЕРІАЛАМИ НАУКОВО-ПРАКТИЧНОЇ КОНФЕРЕНЦІЇ «ВІДНОВЛЮВАНА ЕНЕРГЕТИКА ТА ЕНЕРГОЕФЕКТИВНІСТЬ У ХХІ СТОЛІТТІ» 2023
Authors: Бондаренко Д. В. , Матях С. В. , Суржик Т. В. , Шейко І. О.
Published: January 2024

Розглянуто та узагальнено основні результати доповідей на секції «Сонячна енергетика», зокрема одного з напрямів сонячної енергетики – фотоенергетики. У роботі секції з цього напряму взяли участь фахівці з України, Польщі, Чеської Республіки та Республіки Узбекистан. Всього було представлено 22 доповіді, які стосувалися питань підвищення енергоефективності та надійності роботи сонячних електростанцій, особливостей експлуатації сонячних автономних електростанцій та установок, нових технологій виготовлення фотомодулів тощо. Здебільшого в доповідях висвітлювалися питання створення та функціонування енергоефективних і надійних сонячних електростанцій.
ІНСТИТУТУ ВІДНОВЛЮВАНОЇ ЕНЕРГЕТИКИ НАН УКРАЇНИ – 20 РОКІВ
Authors: Кудря С. О. , Кузнєцов М. П. , Яценко Л. В.
Published: January 2024

На сьогоднішній день використання відновлюваних джерел енергії (ВДЕ) є одним із основних пріоритетів розвитку енергетики для більшості розвинених країн світу. Зокрема, США, Німеччина, Іспанія, Швеція, Данія, Японія планують у перший половині ХХІ століття довести частку ВДЕ в загальному енергобалансі до 50 %, але кількість країн, міст та окремих громад, які ставлять за мету забезпечення енергоспоживання за рахунок ВДЕ невпинно збільшується, і деякі з них прагнуть перейти до ВДЕ на рівні 100 %. Енергетична стратегія України передбачає, що до 2035 року частка ВДЕ в Україні складатиме 25 %. Але з огляду на руйнування, завдані ворогом об’єктам теплової генерації та мережам електропостачання України, держава має посилити розвиток ВДЕ і прискорити енергетичний перехід: це питання національної безпеки і безпеки передачі електроенергії, для вирішення якого Україна має повною мірою задіяти свій науково технічний-потенціал, в якому головна роль відводиться науковим установам, які займаються питаннями розвитку систем ВДЕ. Флагманом серед таких наукових закладів безумовно є Інститут відновлюваної енергетики НАН України, який ввібрав у себе досвід та знання кількох поколінь науковців галузі ВДЕ, та створив унікальну дослідно-експериментальну базу для реалізації їх потенціалу.
У статті викладено фактичні матеріали щодо напрямків діяльності, наукового потенціалу, досягнень а також історії та передумов створення Інституту відновлюваної енергетики НАН України. Дана інформація щодо керівництва Інституту, його структури по відділах та їх завданнях.
ДВОСТАДІЙНЕ ВИДОБУВАННЯ ГЕОТЕРМАЛЬНИХ РЕСУРСІВ У ГІДРОГЕОЛОГІЧНИХ УМОВАХ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Морозов Ю. П. , Бачеріков О. В.
Published: January 2024

Проведено аналіз енерговитрат на повернення від-працьованого теплоносія в надра при видобутку тепла за допомогою геотермальної циркуляційної системи (ГЦС). Для оцінки енерговитрат використано фактичні дані повернення супутніх пластових вод у нафтовидобувній промисловості. Показано, що розділення видобутку теплоносія на дві стадії з початковим етапом закачування відпрацьованого теплоносія у вище розташований поглинаючий горизонт значно скорочує енерговитрати під час експлуатації ГЦС.
На другій стадії роботи ГЦС при повернені відпрацьованого теплоносія в продуктивний пласт теплова продуктивність системи залежить від відстані між нагнітальними й видобувними свердловинами. Для вирішення цієї задачі встановлено залежності між тепловою продуктивністю ГЦС і тривалістю її роботи від відстані й часу фільтрації теплоносія між нагнітальними і видобувними свердловинами. При заданому дебіті теплоносія, тепловій і фільтраційній характеристиці продуктивного пласта, тривалості роботи ГЦС у визначеному температурному режимі отримано рівняння, що дають змогу розраховувати мінімально допустиму відстань між свердловинами геотермального родовища.
Knowledge and Attitude of Obstetricians about the Effects of Oral Health, Dental Care and Management among Pregnant Ladies in Omdurman Maternity Hospital and Gynecological Omdurman Military Hospitals, Sudan in 2020
Authors: Seed Dalia Ahmed Gasm El , Ahmed Rawan Nassir , Albadri Samar Sid Ahmed
Published: January 2024

Background: Every expectant mother should receive a comprehensive oral health education and risk assessment. Numerous reports have shown an association between oral diseases and preterm, low birth weight. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of obstetricians about the effects of oral health, dental care and management among pregnant ladies in Omdurman Maternity Hospital and Gynecological Omdurman Military Hospitals, Sudan in 2020. Methods: This cross sectional study involved a survey of 100 obstetricians (male and female) from Omdurman maternity hospital and military hospital, the data derived from this research has been collected by self- administered questionnaire. Data has been analyzed using SPSS version 23. Result: This study included 100 participants 52% female and 48% male. The age of the participants started from 25 years old with the most of the respondents aged between (25 and 35 years old) and the result showed that 92% of obstetricians referred their patients to dentists, 84% believed that gingival disease affects birth weight, 40% agreed that abortion is the effect of oral disease in pregnancy. Conclusions: In this study regarding the knowledge and attitude of obstetricians about dental care during pregnancy we found that 92% of obstetricians referred their patients to dentists, 40% agreed that abortion is the effect of oral disease in pregnancy and 36% believed that gingival bleeding is the effect of pregnancy on oral health.
Buschke's Scleredema Post Covid 19 Infection: About a Case
Authors: Rharib K. , Bendaoud L. , Aboudourib M. , Hocar O. , Amal S.
Published: January 2024

Buschke scleredema is a rare disease characterized by sclerotic edema that affects the upper part of the trunk and can extend to the limbs. It occurs at any age. It can be accompanied by extracutaneous damage. Three types can be distinguished within this pathology: type I appears suddenly secondary to an infection. Type II develops chronically outside of an infectious and diabetic context associated with monoclonal gammopathy. Type III has been called diabetic scleredema.
An Uncommon Cause of Large Hemoptysis
Authors: Bounhar S. , Said H. Nagueyeh , Yassine H. , Ijim M. , Fikri O. , Amro L.
Published: January 2024

Bullous emphysema is a recognized complication of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), often leading to pneumothorax. However, intrabullous fluid accumulation is an uncommon manifestation. We present a case of a 55-year-old chronic smoker with a history of pulmonary tuberculosis and COPD, admitted with large hemoptysis. Imaging revealed a massive cystic lesion within an emphysematous bulla. Despite negative infectious and embolic workup, the patient's critical condition precluded surgical intervention. Embolization with interventional radiology yielded good results and controlled bleeding. This case emphasizes the significance of meticulous history-taking, comprehensive imaging review, and a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management in challenging clinical scenarios.
Incidentally Diagnosed Supraglottic Neurofibroma in Adult
Authors: Kim Sohyeon , Kang Sang Soo , Hwang Sung Mi
Published: January 2024

Neurogenic tumors of the larynx are extremely rare, especially in adults. Most cases reported to date have been in children with neurofibromatosis. Because of their slow growth and variability in location and size, laryngeal neurofibromas may remain asymptomatic for years or become symptomatic at birth. Symptoms include stridor, hoarseness, dysphagia, dysphonia, globus sensation, dyspnea, hoarseness, and feeding difficulties and are usually progressive. There is little information about these tumors, but knowing this diagnosis is very important, especially for physicians in charge of airway management, and missing it can have fatal consequences. We present a case of a laryngeal neurofibroma that was discovered incidentally in a 36-year-old adult male.
Contemporary High-Performance Computing for Big Data Applications
Authors: Ayyasamy S.
Published: January 2024

High-performance computing (HPC) involves leveraging parallel data processing to enhance computer performance and handle difficult tasks. HPC meets these aims by pooling computing capacity, enabling efficient, reliable, and prompt execution of even complex programs according to user demands and expectations. The rapid growth of HPDA in many sectors has led to the extension of the HPC market into new territory. HPC as well as Big Data systems differ not just in terms of technology but also in ecosystems. Extensive research in this sector has led to the emergence of various Big Data analytics models in recent years. As Big Data analytics spreads across several fields, new challenges about the usefulness of analytical paradigms also emerge. This article discusses the key analytical models, as well as the difficulties and challenges associated with high-performance data analytics. This research work aims to identify the factors influencing the integration of HPC with big data, including present and future trends. The study also proposes an architecture for big data with HPC convergence based on design principles.
Automating Poultry Disease Detection using Deep Learning
Authors: S. Iwin Thanakumar Joseph
Published: January 2024

Poultry farming plays a vital role in global food production but the emerging threat of diseases poses significant challenges to both sustainability and food security. In particular, this research study investigates the integration of deep learning techniques to automate the detection of four major poultry diseases—Avian Influenza, Coccidiosis, Newcastle Disease, and Gumboro Disease—from faecal samples. The proposed methodology involves collecting diverse faecal samples, pre-processing the data, and developing a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) architecture. The CNN layered architecture is designed to extract hierarchical features and learn complex patterns associated with each disease. Through the integration of activation function, Rectified Linear Units (ReLU), the network incorporates non-linearity, enhancing its ability to detect the disease-related features. The faecal samples undergo image enhancement, normalization, and segmentation to ensure suitability for the deep learning model. The performance of the proposed model is evaluated using the performance metrics and achieved an overall accuracy of 98.82% on the training set, 93.22% on the testing set, and 96.65% on the validation set., precision, recall and F1-Score. This research study contributes to the advancement of automated disease detection, offering a potential solution to mitigate the impact of poultry diseases and enhance overall food safety.
ВЛИЯНИЕ ПРИЕМОВ ОСНОВНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ ПОЧВЫ НА ЗАСОРЕННОСТЬ ПОСЕВОВ ОЗИМОЙ ПШЕНИЦЫ
Authors: Абдулаев С.С.
Published: January 2024

В статье представлены результаты по влиянию приемов основной обработки почвы на засоренность посевов озимой пшеницы. Сорняки в посевах озимой пшеницы приводят к ряду следующих проблем: сорняки уменьшают площадь питания для культурных растений, засоряют зерно своими семенами при уборке. В настоящий момент существует большое количество гербицидов, но химические методы не всегда экономически целесообразны. Агротехнические приемы борьбы с сорняками являются в ряде некоторых случаев более оправданными и более действенными. Система основной обработки почвы является едва ли не самым эффективным таким приемом. Двухлетние исследования показали, что количество сорных многолетних растений в посевах озимой пшеницы составило в среднем 1,4 шт/м2 в фазу весеннего кущения и 1,0 шт/м2 в фазу колошение и они были отмечены только на варианте опыта с дискованием БДТ-3 на глубину 0,10…0,12 м; минимальное количество однолетних сорняков было зафиксировано на варианте опыта с применением приема основной обработки почвы чизелевание ПЧ-2,5 на глубину 0,28…0,30 м и составило 10,6 шт/м2; максимальное количество сорняков было отмечено на варианте опыта с дискованием БДТ-3 на глубину 0,10…0,12 м – 36,0 шт/м2.