bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL DYNAMICS OF ROTAVIRUS DIARRHEA MODEL WITH DOUBLE DOSE VACCINATION
Authors: Olutimo A.L. , Oni O. J. , Williams F. A. , Akewushola J. R. , Abass F. A.
Published: October 2024

This study introduces a six-compartmental mathematical model (S, , , E, I, R) to examine the impact of administering a double dose vaccine on the dynamic spread of diarrhea within a community. The mathematical analysis shows the existence of equilibrium points for both disease-free and endemic states in the model. The basic reproduction number was determined using the Next Generation Matrix. Analysis has shown that the basic reproduction number which indicates the disease-free equilibrium point is locally asymptotically stable. Also, using a suitable Lyapunov functional for the model system expressed in state variables and parameters defining the dynamic characteristics of spread and control strategies of the rotavirus diarrhea to obtain the global stability of disease-free equilibrium point over time. A numerical simulation was carried out by Wolfram Mathematica to show the effect of a second-dose vaccine. The inclusion of a double-dose vaccine has been found to have a significant effect on completely eliminating the outbreak of diarrhea. This is evidenced by the local and global stability results, which indicate that effective measures have been taken to prevent the reintroduction or transmission of the disease, and if there may be a risk of outbreaks or reemergence of the disease, very little continuous monitoring and intervention strategies are required to maintain control as this should be taken seriously by medical practitioners or policy health makers.
DETERMINING THE DOMINANT METRIC DIMENSION FOR VARIOUS GRAPHS
Authors: Batiha Iqbal M , Jebril Iqbal H. , Mohamed Basma
Published: October 2024

In this paper, we examine the dominating metric dimension of various graph types. A resolving set is a subset of vertices that uniquely identifies each vertex in the graph based on its distances to others, and the metric dimension is the minimum size of such a set. A dominating set ensures each vertex is adjacent to at least one vertex in the set. When a set is both resolving and dominating, it forms a dominating resolving set, and the smallest such set defines the dominating metric dimension, denoted as . We calculate the dominating metric dimension for the splitting graph of book graph, globe graph, tortoise graph, and graph.
EVALUATION OF BITUMINOUS MIXES WITH EPOXY-MODIFIED ASPHALT BINDERS
Authors: Barik Sandip Kumar , Pattanaik Madhu Lisha , Kumar Abhinay , Paikaray Bandita , Sahoo Kalpana
Published: October 2024

Road surfaces have long been made with bituminous mix because of its low cost and versatile applications. However, environmental variables, traffic loads, and ageing frequently affect its endurance. Many additives have been introduced to overcome these problems, and epoxy resin has shown great promise. This study evaluates bituminous binder and bituminous mixes with different percentages of epoxy modification. Epoxy asphalt binder's (EAB) rheological properties were described. Following that, an evaluation was conducted on the engineering properties of an epoxy asphalt mixture (EAM). The results demonstrated that the rheological properties of EAB outperform those of neat binders. Furthermore, the outcomes demonstrated that EAM had better moisture damage performance in terms of static immersion test and retained Marshall stability test than the conventional hot dense graded bituminous mixes. According to the results, the ideal content for both VG 30 and VG 40 binders is 2% epoxy modification. Out of all the mix permutations, bituminous mixes with 2% epoxy modification yielded the best results. Comparing blends with control mixes or unmodified bituminous mixes, on the other hand, revealed a lower resistance to moisture damage than mixes with 3% epoxy modification with both binders. The study concludes that epoxy resin can significantly improve the performance and longevity of asphalt concrete roadways, offering benefits to the road construction industry.
CHARACTERISTICS OF INTEGRATION BETWEEN STATISTICAL MODELS AND MATHEMATICAL MODELS
Authors: Hajaj Rasha Ibrahim , M. Batiha Iqbal , Aljazzazi Mazin , H. Jebril Iqbal , Butush Roqia Ibraheem
Published: October 2024

This study focuses on integrating mathematical and statistical modeling, where a statistical model estimates the parameters of a mathematical model, or a mathematical model generates data to train a statistical model. This integration benefits both approaches: mathematical models improve the accuracy of statistical models, while statistical models help reduce bias in mathematical ones. The findings demonstrate that this combination is a valuable tool for understanding and predicting dynamic systems, offering more accurate and flexible models. Research consistently shows that integrating these models is an ideal approach for solving complex problems and understanding various systems.
EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE HYBRID GRADED FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE BY CONSUMING LATHE WASTE STEEL FIBERS WITH GLASS FIBERS FOR ENHANCED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Authors: Fawad Fawad , Al-Odaini Aiman , Saleh Nusari Mohammad , Inamdar Mohammad Nizamuddin , Bin Non Jamaludin
Published: October 2024

Local workshops generate large quantities of industrial lathe waste steel fibers, which the steel manufacturing industries find difficult to recycle because of their sharp edges. The utilization of lathe waste steel fibers as fiber reinforcement is sustainable in concrete because these fibers have the same properties as steel fibers. Furthermore, using combinations of ductile and elastic fibers improves strain capacity and resistance to pre- and post-cracking. This research employs hybrid fiber reinforcement technology, utilizing industrial lathe waste steel fibers and glass fibers in varying proportions, to bridge the micro and macro cracks in concrete specimens. This research was done to examine the physical (workability) and mechanical properties (compressive and flexural strength) of hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete. In this research different mixtures of hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete were cast and designated as M0, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, and M6. The mixtures included lathe waste steel fibers at 0%, 0.50%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, and 3%, and glass fibers at 0%, 0.15%, 0.25%, 0.45%, 0.60%, 0.75%, and 0.90%, respectively. The ASTM-standardised protocols were followed for all laboratory testing. The physical property results showed a decrease in the workability of concrete mixes as the percentage of lathe waste steel and glass fiber increased. This suggests that a higher percentage of lathe waste steel and glass fibers leads to a lower slump value. Consequently, the mechanical property results showed a gradual enhancement in the compressive and flexural strengths of hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete up to 2.5% lathe waste steel fibers and 0.75% (M5). Further incorporation causes a reduction in strength. The physical examination of fractured samples of hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete confirms that the lathe waste steel fibers yield a maximum strain before breaking down in the concrete matrix. Furthermore, lathe waste steel fibers broke rather than being pulled out, indicating a good bond with the concrete. It is recommended that up to 2.5% lathe waste steel fibers and 0.75% of glass fibers by the total weight of the concrete can be used as hybrid fiber reinforcement for optimum strength achievement.
DURABILITY CHARACTERISTIC OF COCONUT FIBER AGGREGATE CONCRETE BOND IN LIGHTWEIGHT FOAM CONCRETE
Authors: Das Divyajit , Bera Dillip Kumar , Rath A. K.
Published: October 2024

The research paper probes into coconut fibre used as lightweight aggregate in concrete for thermal conditioning, specifically on durability. The durability properties of coconut fibre and coconut fibre lightweight aggregate concrete were examined on the thermal conditioning. The use of coconut fibre aggregate in construction was tested and verified. It ascertained the moisture content and water absorption capacity found to be 4.20% and 24% respectively. These values can be compared to the conventional aggregate used in normal times. The density of coconut fibre was found to be in the range of 550 -650 kg/m3. They are within the specified limits of lightweight aggregate standards. The study conducted a related hydration test on coconut fibre fines with cement. The coconut fibre-cement ratio has been optimized to satisfy the criteria of structural lightweight concrete for insulation and thermal conditioning to ensure durability. The experiments for long-term investigation continued for 365 days on the compressive strength of coconut fibre aggregate concrete for three different curing conditions.
Real-Time Intrusion Detection in Power Grids Using Deep Learning: Ensuring DPU Data Security
Authors: Xiao Maoran , Zhou Qi , Zhang Zhen , Yin Junjie
Published: October 2024

Deep learning technologies have revolutionized the management of energy, energy consumption, and data security within smart grids through non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM). This paper explores the use of deep learning for real-time intrusion detection in power grids with a primary focus on safeguarding the integrity and security of Data Processing Units (DPUs). An evaluation of various machine learning models, including Support Vector Machine (SVM), Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA), Decision Trees, and Random Forests, is conducted to detect various types of intrusions, including Fault, Injection, Masquerade, Normal, and Replay. Random Forest produced AUC values of 1.00 for all classes and an overall F1-score of 0.99 for all classes. The Decision Tree model also shows robust performance for detecting Fault and Injection intrusions (AUC = 0.98), with an overall F1-score of 0.94. However, the LDA and SVM models do not perform well in detecting Injection intrusions with overall F1-scores of 0.83 and 0.86. Advances in machine learning can be used to improve smart grid security, reliability, and efficiency, according to this study. These findings highlight the potential of advanced machine learning techniques to enhance smart grid reliability and efficiency. Doi: 10.28991/HIJ-2024-05-03-018 Full Text: PDF
OSMANLI’DA ŞİRKETLEŞME SÜRECİNDE BEZİRGÂN-TÜCCAR MÜLTEZİMLERİN ROLÜ: SARIYER BAKIR MADENİ KUMPANYASI ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Erdem Sevim
Published: October 2024

Osmanlı Devleti, yüzyıllar boyunca madenlerini değişmeyen kurallar ve yöntemlerle işletmiştir. Ancak Tanzimat’la birlikte madenlerin işletme şekli değişmeye başlamış ve modern anlamda şirketleşme yönünde önemli adımlar atılmıştır. Devlet, özel girişimleri teşvik etmiş ve kumpanyaların kurulmasını desteklemiştir. 1841’de İstanbul’da Sarıyer Bakır Madeni Kumpanyası kurulmuştur. Kumpanyanın sermayesinin tamamı, Osmanlı Devleti’nin kendi tebaasından olup özellikle devlet kadrosundaki memurlar, sermayeye katkıda bulunmuştur. Ancak bu sermayedarlar; madencilik, bakır madeni çıkarma, işleme, nakil, satış vs. işlerinden anlayan uzman kimseler değillerdi. Dolayısıyla bu noktada madencilik, bakır madenciliği ve ticaretinde deneyimli bezirgân-tüccar mültezimler ön plana çıkmıştır.
Bu makalede, Osmanlı Devleti’nde şirketlerin kuruluş sürecinde önemli bir yeri olan tüccar sınıfına ve bilhassa bakır madeninden anlayan bezirgân-tüccar mültezimlere yer verilmiştir. Bu bezirgân-tüccar mültezimler, Sarıyer Bakır Madeni Kumpanyası çerçevesinde yer alan mültezimlerle sınırlı tutulmuştur. Devlet, amacına hizmet etmek için toplanan sermayeyi, etkin bir şekilde kullanmak istemiştir. Sarıyer Bakır Madeni Kumpanyası’nın mültezimleri sermayelerinden ziyade madencilik, bakır madenciliği ve ticareti alanındaki uzmanlıklarıyla öne çıkmıştır. Kumpanyanın işletme sürecinde tespit edilen başlıca mültezimler: “Papazoğlu (Beratlı Tüccar) Anaştaş”, “Bezirgân Todori”, “Gümüşhaneli Madenci Nikola ve Serkez”, “ Hayriye Tüccarı Hacı Ali Ağa ve Todori veled-i Dimitri”, “Yorgi Papayosefoğlu ve Ligor Todori”dir. Çalışmada, mültezimlerle yapılan mukavelename hükümlerine, madencilik alanında kullanılan teçhizata, bakır madeninin aynîden nakdîye dönüştürülmesine, maden sahasından çıkarılan bakırın kıyye miktarına ve bakırın satış fiyatına yer verilmiştir.
Impact of mercury released from permafrost on food safety in Switzerland
Authors: Ray Louise
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT (ENGLISH)
Climate change has caused the permafrost to thaw, releasing the previously sequestered mercury into the environment. Mercury has the ability to convert to methylmercury, a bioaccumulative neurotoxin. Exposure occurs in humans through the ingestion of contaminated food and it is associated with adverse health effects. In the context of global warming, this report aims to provide a basis for discussion on the impact of mercury released from permafrost on Switzerland's food safety.
Data available in the scientific literature and in databases were reviewed in order to identify the relevant fish indicating the mercury exposure of the Swiss population and the potential evolution of the situation in the coming years. To assess the current relevance for Switzerland of undertaking mercury monitoring in indicator fish, gaps in the literature were identified. In addition, several experts were contacted regarding the topics described above in order to complement and refine the results of the literature review.
The main results suggest that the current situation does not yet pose a threat to the Swiss population. However, mercury is certainly being released from the permafrost and its future impact remains uncertain at present. Two species provide some indication of the amount of mercury released by thawing permafrost: Atlantic cod Gadus morhua, one of the fish most imported into Switzerland from FAO zones 18, 21, 27 and 67, and Arctic cod Boreogadus saida because of its position in the Arctic food chain.
To conclude, although fish is not a major component of the Swiss diet, it would be worthwhile to monitor the contamination of mercury in the two species mentioned above due to the uncertainty of the situation. It is not necessary for Switzerland to conduct its own chemical analyses of mercury in fish but it is important to regularly consult databases such as, the Arctic database(s) Seafood Data and to identify any possible increasing trend.
Report of the Scientific Committee of the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) on the programming of biological hazard sampling at official controls
Authors: Díaz Antonio Valero , González Rosa María Capita , Pérez Baltasar Mayo , del Carmen Mora Gutiérrez Azucena , Aliaga María Dolores Rodrigo , de Cortes Sánchez Mata María
Published: October 2024

Abstract
The General State Administration establishes the food safety control and cooperation mechanisms with the competent authorities of the administrations responsible for official controls. In order to improve the quality and homogeneity of official controls related to biological hazards in food, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) and the autonomous communities have a Guidance document for the scheduling of biological hazard sampling within the framework of the National Plan for Official Control of the Food Chain 2021‐2025, which establishes a semi‐quantitative model that takes into account, on the one hand, the impact on health, considering incidence and severity, and, on the other, the prevalence, composed of data from non‐compliant samples and alert notifications.
At AESAN's request, the Scientific Committee has assessed this Guidance document, and the final conclusion is that this Guidance document is suitable at the present time, for the intended purpose. Specifically, the criteria based on the calculation of the health impact are considered valid for the biological hazards studied. Regarding the prevalence calculation, different percentile levels could be considered for the parameters of percentage of non‐compliant samples and number of alert notifications. The use of the correction factor for inactivating treatment for the correction of the score associated with prevalence is positively assessed. Regarding the distribution of food categories and hazards analysed, it is considered suitable and it is recommended to re‐evaluate this distribution considering average consumption data of the different food categories in each of the autonomous communities. The procedure to calculate the number of samples and the risk score intervals used for the different hazard‐food pairs is also considered suitable for the intended purpose.
Finally, some suggestions are made for revising some criteria in the future in the event that information is available, and it is indicated that the Guidance document should be updated periodically in the light of the experience of its application, progress in scientific knowledge, changes in legislation and guidelines and tools on prioritisation and frequency of risk‐based inspection that may be developed at national or European Union level.
PENGGUNAAN RELE DIFERENSIAL SEBAGAI PROTEKSI GANGGUAN TRANSFORMATOR DAYA 60 MVA DI GARDU INDUK LANGSA
Authors: Ilma Miftahul , Syah Ezwar , Salahuddin Salahuddin , Bintoro Andik , Asri Asri
Published: October 2024

Salah satu perangkat proteksi yang dipasang pada transformator daya adalah rele diferensial. Rele diferensial berfungsi sebagai pengaman pada transformator yang bertujuan untuk mencegah kegagalan proteksi dan meningkatkan kualitas operasional dari sistem transmisi. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan data di Gardu Induk Langsa, data tersebut dihitung secara matematis untuk menetukan rasio current transformer, error mismatch, dan parameter-parameter rele diferensial saat kondisi normal dan saat kondisi gangguan. Rasio CT yang terpasang pada trafo di sisi tegangan primer 150 kV adalah 300:1 A, sementara pada sisi tegangan sekunder 20 kV adalah 2000:1 A. Pemilihan rasio tersebut didasarkan pada perhitungan arus rating, yaitu 254,034 A untuk sisi tegangan primer 150 kV dan 1905,256 A untuk sisi tegangan sekunder 20 kV. Hasil dari simulasi rele diferensial yaitu rele diferensial dapat bekerja apabila arus diferensial lebih besar dari arus setting maka rele diferensial akan bekerja secara optimal dengan memerintahkan Circuit Breaker (CB) untuk trip. Arus setting yang didapat dari hasil perhitungan yaitu 0,1159 A dari 0,3 A yang diset pada rele dan  diharapkan dengan setting tersebut sistem proteksi transformator dapat bekerja dengan optimal.
EVALUATING SOIL AMENDMENT EFFECTS ON TOMATO YIELD AND FRUIT QUALITY
Authors: Ajayi F. I. , Adegboye A. R. , Aribisala T. I. , Olanrewaju O. O.
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the impact of various soil treatments on key yield components of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plants, including fruit diameter, length, number per plant, and weight. Eight treatments were evaluated: BK+, MgSO4, CaPh, EcoTea, Pig Manure, Cow Manure, Combined Inorganic Fertilizer, and a Control. Comprehensive statistical analyses revealed significant differences in yield parameters across treatments. CaPh, MgSO4, and the Combined Inorganic fertilizer enhanced fruit production. EcoTea promoted larger tomato lengths, while Pig Dung increased weights. Mineral composition analyses showed distinct treatment effects on sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and zinc levels. Nutrient profiling indicated varied impacts on moisture, protein, ash, fiber, fat, and carbohydrate contents. Strong correlations were observed between mineral and nutrient pairs, highlighting potential synergies and antagonisms. This research provides valuable insights into optimizing soil management practices for improved tomato yield, quality, and nutritional value, contributing to sustainable agricultural development.
EXAMINING TAGLINE EFFICACY IN FMCG BRAND AWARENESS AND RECALL
Authors: Vidyasagar Gaikwad Vishal , Kumar Atul
Published: October 2024

This research paper examines the efficacy of taglines in enhancing brand awareness and recall within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in India. Utilizing a quantitative approach, a structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of 265 respondents, aiming to gather insights into consumer perceptions regarding the impact of taglines on their ability to recognize and recall brands. The study employs a one-sample t-test for data analysis, revealing statistically significant findings that indicate a strong positive correlation between memorable taglines and both brand awareness and recall. The results demonstrate that consumers perceive taglines as crucial tools for identifying brands while shopping and for aiding their memory during purchasing decisions. These findings underscore the importance of effective tagline development as a strategic marketing component in the FMCG industry. The paper concludes by discussing the implications for marketers and offering suggestions for future research avenues.
Linguistic discourse analysis of lexico-grammatical features of moves in the research abstracts of medical students in a Ghanaian university
Authors: Fiadzomor Peace , Sebolai Kabelo , Fredericks Brenton Grant
Published: October 2024

Writing a quality research abstract is crucial for a scholarly report. An abstract should be information and lexically dense, formal, and have a professional tone. This requires precision, objectivity, logicality, technicality, and comprehensiveness. However, writing a good-quality research abstract is a hurdle for novice and inexperienced undergraduate students who study English as a Second Language (ESL), that is English language learners worldwide. This article interrogates the research abstracts written by undergraduate medical students who also studied English Language at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ho, Ghana. A qualitative-quantitative approach, guided by Hyland’s (2000, 2004) five-move model, was used to analyze the lexico-grammatical features in the rhetorical moves of the research abstracts written by these students. A corpus of 23 extracts representing a quota of sample tenses, hedges, boosters, and nominalization were analyzed. The data were coded manually and presented as frequency counts and percentages in tables and graphically. The results revealed that rhetorical moves in the research abstracts written by undergraduate medical students of UHAS in Ho, Ghana were replete with simple past, simple present, and perfect tenses, and lexico-grammatical devices such as hedges, boosters, and nominalization to a greater or lesser extent. The study concludes that the research abstracts written by undergraduate medical students of UHAS follow Hyland’s (2002, 2004) five rhetorical move model, and are constituted by specific lexico-grammatical features.  The pedagogical implications are discussed, and suggestions for future research are provided.
Kitosan ve Kitosanoligosakkaritlerinin Ruminant Beslemede Kullanımı
Authors: Soycan Önenç Sibel , Ekşi Tuğçe
Published: October 2024

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Amaç: Bu derlemenin amacı, kitosan ve kitosan oligosakkaritlerinin ruminant beslemede kullanımını irdelemektir.
Materyal ve Metot: Doğal olarak oluşan doğrusal bir katyonik polisakkarit olan kitosan, kitinin alkalin deasetilasyonu yoluyla elde edilen asetil glukozaminin kısmen deasetillenmiş polimeridir. Glukozamin ve N-asetil glukozaminin bir bileşiğidir.
Bulgular: Yem katkı maddesi olarak kullanılan kitosan; yemden yararlanmayı, besin maddelerinin kullanımını, sindirilebilirliği ve emilimi teşvik eder. Kitosan, orta laktasyondaki ineklere verildiğinde, kuru madde ve ham protein sindirilebilirliğini artırmış, azot ve enerjinin etkin kullanımını iyileştirmiş, bunların yanı sıra sütte çoklu doymamış yağ asitleri konsantrasyonunu artırmıştır.Yoğun yem oranı düşük rasyona kuru madde de %1 kitosan ilavesinin düvelerde, besin maddelerinin görünür toplam sindirilebilirliğinde artış ortaya çıkmıştır
Sonuç: Ülkemizin denizlerle çevrili olması nedeniyle kitosan ve kitosan içeren yem katkı maddelerinin üretimi için gereken hammaddeye sahip olmak büyük avantaj sağlamaktadır. Bu nedenle hem in vitro hem de in vivo araştırmalarla konunun daha ayrıntılı araştırılması yerinde olacaktır.

Anahtar kelimeler: Kitosan, Oligosakkarit, Ruminant, Besi, Süt kompozisyonu.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN BUBUK SARI JAHE INSTAN DI PONDOK PESANTREN ITTIHADIL UMMAH MATARAM
Authors: Jannah Husnul , Badi'ah Baiq Arriyadul , Desimal Iwan , Tajudin Nur , Eriesta Nita
Published: October 2024

Pondok Pesantren Ittihadil Ummah adalah salah satu pondok pesantren yang terletak di Desa Karang Anyar, Pengesahan Timur, Mataram. Aktivitas santri yang padat dan meningkatnya pencemaran lingkungan menyebabkan tubuh rentan terhadap penyakit. Selain itu, pemahaman santri tentang manfaat konsumsi herbal, terutama jahe masih kurang. Konsumsi jahe kurang diminati anak-anak sampai dewasa karena rasa dan aroma jahe yang kuat dan sepat menyebabkan minat konsumsi menurun. Oleh karena itu, untuk meningkatkan minat dan kesadaran santri akan pentingnya khasiat jahe bagi tubuh, maka perlu diberikan edukasi mengenai manfaat jahe dan diadakannya praktik pengolahan jahe menjadi bubuk instan sari jahe agar dapat diolah dan disimpan dalam waktu yang lama. Jenis jahe yang digunakan dalam praktik adalah jahe gajah. Pelaksanaan   kegiatan ini menggunakan metode ceramah dan praktik secara langsung melibatkan 30 santri sebagai objek utama dalam kegiatan. Kegiatan ceramah dan praktik dilakukan dua arah sehingga santri aktif dalam berkegiatan dan tidak hanya pasif menerima teori. Tahapan kegiatan yang dilakukan meliputi: sosialisasi kegiatan dengan santri, penyampaian teori melalui Focus Group Discussion, praktik pembuatan bubuk instan sari jahe dengan menggunakan protokol SOP, monitoring, dan evaluasi kegiatan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini menghasilkan luaran bubuk instan sari jahe yang dapat dibuat sendiri dalam skala rumah tangga. Selain itu, santri juga menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman terhadap manfaat jahe.
THE IMPACT OF GREEN FINANCE ON BANKING PERFORMANCE IN INDONESIA
Authors: Yafie Rafly Izaz Mada , Zuhroh Idah , Anindyntha Firdha Aksari
Published: October 2024

Green Finance refers to financial practices that can be described through financial services and products that take environmental sustainability to support sustainable development. The role of green finance is to connect financial goals with the environment to encourage inclusive economic growth. One form of green finance implementation is in financial institutions, especially banking. This study aims to analyze the impact of green finance implementation in the banking sector on banking performance as proxied by the profitability ratio in the 2018-2022 period. The Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) dynamic panel is used. The Green Daily Operation (GDO) and Green Finance Policy (GFP) variables indicate the implementation of green finance in banking. Other independent variables use banking performance ratios consisting of the capital adequacy ratio, non-performing loans, and the bank's operational efficiency ratio. The study results show that green finance represented by implementing GFP can increase profitability, while GDO does not significantly affect banks' profitability in Indonesia. Furthermore, the internal banking ratio that is not significant to profitability is the capital adequacy ratio, while increasing non-performing loans and operational efficiency ratio significantly negatively impacts bank performance because it reduces profitability. This research supports applying the green concept in the banking sector to improve sustainable bank performance.
Effectiveness of Online and Offline Learning: Comparative Study at English Education Department University of Mataram
Authors: Putri Nanda Damayanti , Amin Muhammad , Putera Lalu Jaswadi , Susanti Ni Wayan Mira
Published: October 2024

This thesis aims to find the effective implementations between online and offline learning and determine which learning mode is effective at the University of Mataram. This study focused on comparing the effectiveness of different modes of learning implementations based on students’ perceptions. The subject of this study is the students at the English Education Department University of Mataram who had experience with online, offline, and blended learning in the class. The researcher analyzes data using mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) according to Sugiyono (2017). In this thesis researcher chose the sixth semester, that frequently used between online and offline learning with five classes, and chose one class to observe consisting of 27 students, the researchers collected the data using two different instruments, there are questionnaires researcher collected data related to the effectiveness of online and offline learning using a closed-ended questionnaire and the second one is an interview that’s researcher interviewed some students to know about students' perceptions of online and offline learning in the class. The result that the researcher compared was that offline learning was perceived to be a more effective learning mode this is shown by the higher agreement percentage in key aspects such as syllabus (58.3%), teaching method (44.4%), and discussion (48.1%). Moreover, the implementation of offline and online learning has various aspects in the learning process that can help a teacher and researcher in the future explore more pedagogical strategies and instruction design principles that promote effective offline and online learning experiences.
Effectiveness of Using Game-Based Quizizz in Teaching Vocabulary (An Experimental Study of The Eleventh-Grade Students of SMAN 2 Pujut)
Authors: Sisnawati Meisy , Melani Boenista Zulanda , Thohir Lalu
Published: October 2024

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using Game-Based Quizizz on the vocabulary mastery of eleventh-grade students at SMAN 2 Pujut. This research was pre-experimental research with one group pre-test-post-test design. The population in this research was class XI IPA 1 students at SMAN 2 Pujut. The sampling technique used in this research was a purposive sampling technique with one experimental class. The results obtained from the data analysis showed that the mean score of the pre-test was 30.71 and after treatment, the mean score of the post-test increased to 68.06. Data collection was divided into three steps i.e., pre-test, treatment, and post-test. A result with a significance value of 0.00 was found and the significance value obtained was lower than the alpha value i.e., 0.05.  The test results showed that the significance value (α) is lower than the value (0.00 > 0.05), meaning that the use of Game-Based Quizizz is effective. Therefore, the use of Game-Based Quizizz is very effective for teaching vocabulary to students and can effectively improve students’ vocabulary mastery.
Socio-Affective Principle of Language Learning vis-a-vis Speaking Proficiency of English Major Students
Authors: Abrera Evangeline M. , Umbao Eloisa Jean C. , Belmonte Maria Alleah N. , Roldan Jessica , Lasala Abegail V. , Mirate Teodoro Jan M. , Ocampo Darrel M.
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the extent of awareness of socio-affective principles of language learning and the speaking proficiency level of English major students of Central Bicol State University of Agriculture – Sipocot. This descriptive-correlational research utilized survey questionnaires and the impromptu and extemporaneous speeches to gather the data from the respondents. Results showed that respondents were highly aware about the socio-affective domain of language learning (overall mean of 3.32); proficient along extemporaneous speech (19.52 total average); and proficient along impromptu speech (20.88 total average). Moreover, there is no significant difference in the extent of awareness of the respondents across year level about the socio-affective domain of language learning (0.966 F-value and 0.388 p-value); and there is a significant difference in the speaking proficiency across year level (5.783 F-value and 0.006 p-value). Lastly, it was revealed that there is a significant relationship between the extent of awareness of the respondents about the socio-affective domain of language learning and their speaking proficiency level (r-value of 0.329 and a p-value of 0.017). The researchers recommended that continuous language exposure must still be given importance. Additionally, the active participation of the learners, language teachers, and the school community is pivotal in the language learning of the learners. Multifarious activities inside of the school such as English organization, theatre and debate club, workshops, and school broadcasting club are also recommended.
Influence of Translation Techniques on the Accuracy of Interpretation of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Authors: Suryadi Fidela Shaumi , Azzakhro Devika Fatimah , Fauzan Dheriyan , Ardiansya Erlan Aditya
Published: October 2024

This study analyzes the influence of translation techniques on the accuracy of the interpretation of Louisa May Alcott's novel "Little Women". The three translation techniques analyzed are literal translation, idiomatic translation, and dynamic equivalence. This study uses a qualitative method with a content analysis approach from the novel “Little Women”. This method was chosen to explore in depth how translation techniques affect the accuracy of interpretation in the translated novel. These findings emphasize the importance of choosing the right translation technique to maintain the integrity of literary interpretation. This study also highlights the importance of considering cultural and social contexts in the process of translating literary texts. It was found that a deep understanding of the author's original culture is essential to produce an accurate and meaningful translation. In addition, this study recommends that translators have strong linguistic and literary skills to be able to transfer the nuances and meanings contained in the original text into their translations. The findings of this study can be a valuable guide for translators and researchers in understanding the complexity of translation techniques and their impact on the interpretation of literary texts.
Vocabulary Mastery of Students Who Play Mobile Legends Game at Eleventh Grade of MAN 2 Lombok Timur Academic Year 2022/2023
Authors: Sani Rabiul , Baharuddin  , Apgrianto Kurniawan , Melani Boenista Zulanda
Published: October 2024

The aim of the study is to determine the level of students’ specific vocabulary mastery on mobile legends. This study analyzed specific vocabulary mastery of students who play mobile legends of the 11 grade students of MAN 2 Lombok Timur. Descriptive quantitative method was used in this study and the population was 19 students and all of the population was taken as the sample. The data were collected by conducting a test. The test consisted of 30 questions and there are tree aspects of vocabulary in the test, i.e., word form, meaning and use aspect. The result of this study shows that student’s mean score is 72.26, median is 71, mode is 87 and standard deviation is 12.60. Based on the test result, student’s achievement score is classified as good. Among 19 students, 5 were classified as very good, 10 as good, 3 as fair, 1 as poor, and none as very poor in vocabulary mastery. The test covered three aspects: word form, meaning, and use. In word form, 9 students were very good, 6 good, and 4 poor, with a mean score of 6.78 and standard deviation of 2.41. For meaning, 9 were very good, 7 good, and 3 fair, with a mean of 16.57 and standard deviation of 3.92. In usage, 1 student was very good, 14 good, 3 fair, and 1 poor, with a mean of 48.89 and standard deviation of 8.29. Overall, the students' vocabulary mastery was classified as good. It can be concluded that students who play mobile legends have good specific vocabulary mastery on mobile legends based on the test results that have been obtained as can be seen that the average student score is good with an average score of 72.26, which is a good score.
PROPOSTA PARA DETERMINAÇÃO DE VOLUME DE TRÁFEGO DE SEGMENTOS EXPERIMENTAIS – PRO – MeDiNa A PARTIR DE DADOS DO PNCT
Authors: WARGHA FILHO NELSON , ROSA THIAGO DAVI , VENANCIO JUNIOR AMARO , ALMEIDA MARIO SERGIO DE SOUZA , SOUZA HENRIQUE PETISCO DE
Published: October 2024

O programa de segmentos experimentais no DNIT, denominado PRO-MeDiNa, busca aperfeiçoar a calibração do novo método de dimensionamento nacional de pavimentos asfálticos (MeDiNa). Na fase de monitoramento desses segmentos são realizados levantamentos anuais para avaliação da condição funcional e estrutural do pavimento, além da verificação do tráfego. A operacionalização da metodologia de contagem de tráfego por 7 dias, 24 h por dia, prevista na publicação IPR- 749, se mostra inviável sem o apoio de empresa contratada. Dessa forma, o uso dos dados obtidos do Plano Nacional de Contagem de Tráfego (PNCT) para a determinação do tráfego nos segmentos experimentais desponta como uma alternativa viável. Na contagem convencional de 7 dias durante 24 horas, a estatística indica 90% de probabilidade de o erro não ultrapassar 25%. Já na contagem permanente, 24 h por dia, 365 dias por ano, como a do PNCT, há 90% de probabilidade de que o erro seja inferior 5%. Contudo, a classificação de veículos do PNCT, baseada apenas em número de eixos, difere da classificação utilizada nos projetos do DNIT. No presente trabalho buscou-se apresentar um procedimento que demonstre a potencialidade do uso de dados do PNCT, onde, através do registro do número de eixos e distância entre os mesmos, é possível adequá-los à classificação adotada nos estudos de tráfego formais do DNIT. Considerando-se, porém, o volume de dados gerados no PNCT, foi necessária criar uma rotina computacional para realizar esse procedimento de maneira automatizada. A ferramenta escolhida foi o Alteryx Designer que, com o auxílio de nove sub-rotinas, se mostrou promissora. Em função da riqueza de informações geradas pelo Plano Nacional de Contagem de Tráfego, propõe-se que, essa rotina elaborada para os segmentos PRO-MeDiNa, possa ser introduzida diretamente na saída dos dados do PNCT, permitindo o seu uso rotineiro nos estudos de tráfego do DNIT.
"Aplicação de Georreferenciamento em Desapropriações e Gerenciamento de Faixas de Domínio no DER/DF: Eficiência e Segurança Viária"
Authors: OLIVEIRA JESUS MAURO VIEIRA DE , LOUSADA ANDREA AMAZILES , LOUSADA BRUNO MAIA SORIANO , RIBEIRO CAROLINE CHAHINI , SANTOS JANDUHY PEREIRA DOS , MARQUES MAURÍCIO THEDÓSIO MATTOS , TABA RICARDO SAMESHIMA
Published: October 2024

Este artigo visa aprofundar o tema da relação entre a administração das faixas de domínio, os processos de desapropriação e o georreferenciamento, os quais são fundamentais para garantir a infraestrutura e a segurança viária. Inicialmente, abordaremos a definição e a importância das faixas de domínio dentro do contexto de um sistema rodoviário, destacando não apenas sua relevância, mas também a essencialidade de seu papel na preservação e na manutenção da infraestrutura de transporte, vital para o funcionamento adequado das vias. Posteriormente, exploraremos o processo de desapropriação de áreas que estejam sofrendo ocupação ou interfiram com a faixa de domínio, analisando os meios legais disponíveis para a aquisição de terras privadas para uso público. Nesse contexto, é essencial ressaltar a importância da integridade das faixas de domínio e como os mecanismos legais visam garantir essa integridade. Em seguida, introduziremos o georreferenciamento como uma ferramenta tecnológica essencial para a gestão eficiente dessas áreas. Essa tecnologia proporciona um mapeamento preciso e o monitoramento contínuo das faixas de domínio, facilitando a implementação de um gerenciamento eficiente e a identificação de possíveis problemas de forma ágil. Por fim, discutiremos as vantagens derivadas da integração entre os processos de desapropriação e o georreferenciamento na administração e fiscalização das faixas de domínio. Destacaremos a otimização dos procedimentos administrativos e a garantia da segurança viária como resultados diretos dessa integração. É imperativo compreender e aplicar adequadamente esses conceitos para promover um sistema de transporte eficiente e seguro, beneficiando assim a sociedade como um todo.
ANÁLISE DE DADOS REFERENTES AO CRESCIMENTO DE VEGETAÇÃO PARA DEFINIÇÃO DE SERVIÇO DE ROÇADA
Authors: MEDRADO GABRIELA GOMES DE CARVALHO , SOUZA FÁBIO DE , OLIVEIRA KLEBER DELEON DE
Published: October 2024

A análise de dados referentes ao crescimento de vegetação é essencial para determinar de maneira mais precisa o quantitativo de serviço de roçada em um contrato de conservação de faixa de domínio. A partir disso, é possível referenciar qual é a demanda das áreas em questão para futuros contratos de conservação, de modo que o serviço a ser executado atenda às normas técnicas e garanta a segurança dos usuários da via. Dessa forma, cabe a este trabalho analisar o crescimento da vegetação comparando os resultados obtidos através da utilização de dois tipos de ciclos/ano pré-determinados, sendo o primeiro a estimativa de 9 ciclos/ano, utilizado pelo DER/PR desde 2012, e a segunda, a estimativa de 6 ciclos/ano, que advém da Norma DNIT/182/2018 para indicar qual atende de maneira mais eficaz a demanda de roçada das áreas gerenciadas pelo Departamento de Estradas de Rodagem do Paraná (DER/PR), Escritório Regional Caiuá (ERCaiuá), de acordo com o Sistema Rodoviário Estadual de 2022. E por fim, estimular a adoção deste método de pesquisa para as demais regiões do Estado do Paraná, para que as suas particularidades sejam levantadas e analisadas, e, por consequência, seja possível formar novos contratos de conservação de faixa de domínio mais adequados às necessidades de cada região, bem como o gerenciado assertivo do volume de serviço preestabelecido.
Estudo do comportamento mecânico esperado de solos tropicais de granulometria transicional
Authors: WITIUK RAFAEL LOPES , Guimarães Antônio Carlos Rodrigues , Marques Maria Esther Soares
Published: October 2024

Em virtude da crescente demanda por transporte de carga e da escassez de infraestruturas para o seu escoamento no contexto nacional, tem-se a expectativa de investimentos em ferrovias, principalmente voltados ao escoamento das comodities. Ademais, tendo em vista o elevado impacto ambiental relacionado a execução desse tipo de obra e a escassez de recursos disponíveis, o aproveitamento de jazidas locais para pavimentação e terraplenagem são desejáveis. No entanto, os métodos de classificação de solos disponíveis não possibilitam enquadrar um grupo de materiais finos com menos de 90% de passantes na peneira nº10, bem como não viabilizam a utilização devido à granulometria fina e baixa resistência a penetração em geral apresentada frente a brita padrão da California. Esses grupo de solos são chamados neste estudo de Solos de Granulometria Transicional (SGT) e, para avaliar a possibilidade de seu uso em pavimentação, foi realizado um estudo de sua caracterização física e mecânica. A partir deste estudo pode-se verificar que o comportamento mecânico dos SGT atendeu aos critérios de aceitação para emprego como camada de sublastro, com tensão admissível de 161 kPa pela equação de Heukelom e apresentando acomodamento aos 150.000 ciclos de aplicação de carga nos ensaios triaxiais de carga repetida.
INFLUÊNCIA DA UMIDADE DE COMPACTAÇÃO NO COMPORTAMENTO RESILIENTE DE TRÊS MATERIAIS GRANULARES NÃO LATERÍTICOS
Authors: Costa Weiner Gustavo Silva , SILVA NÁDGYLA LAYANA TÓFOLO , RAMOS RAQUEL SILVA , SOBRINHO JAIME PINHEIRO CAMPOS , SILVA LUCAS ARAUJO DA , Almeida Mario Sergio de Souza
Published: October 2024

O conceito de resiliência em materiais refere-se à capacidade de retornar à sua forma original após sofrer deformações elásticas decorrentes de influências externas. Esta capacidade pode ser impactada por diversos fatores, incluindo a umidade, que pode afetar diretamente a rigidez do material. Diante desse contexto, torna-se relevante compreender como as variações de umidade podem influenciar na durabilidade de pavimentos. Neste estudo, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito da variação da umidade de compactação sobre o comportamento resiliente de três solos tropicais de granulação grossa, não lateríticos, coletados no leito da BR 030, no município de Boa Nova, Bahia. Como na fase de construção dos pavimentos admite-se uma variação da umidade de compactação, em relação ao teor de umidade ótimo obtido em laboratório, a análise realizada busca avaliar os impactos dessa variação na rigidez de cada solo, representada pelo módulo de resiliência (MR). De posse dos valores de MR dos solos ensaiados em diferentes umidades foi possível realizar análises tensão-deformação e estimar a variação de vida útil de um pavimento de referência idealizado. Os resultados indicam que a variação de umidade de compactação promove variação na rigidez do material e, consequentemente, na expectativa de vida útil de pavimentos asfálticos flexíveis. Em suma, este trabalho reforça a importância de um controle rigoroso de compactação durante a construção de pavimentos, visando prolongar a vida útil das rodovias e o desenvolvimento de pavimentos mais resistentes e duráveis, beneficiando a infraestrutura rodoviária e reduzindo custos de manutenção a longo prazo.
COMPORTAMENTO RESILIENTE DOS MATERIAIS UTILIZADOS NO PAVIMENTO DO AEROPORTO DE DOURADOS/MS
Authors: MARTINS CAMILA ANTUNES , MENEZES LUISA CARLA DE ALENCAR , BONA ANA CAROLINA DUARTE , FOLLY PRISCILA OLIVEIRA , Guimarães Antônio Carlos Rodrigues
Published: October 2024

Os aeroportos desempenham um papel fundamental no fortalecimento da economia de um país, sendo essenciais para o comércio internacional, turismo e investimentos. O pavimento aeroportuário deve apresentar desempenho estrutural adequado às demandas operacionais, assegurando uma superfície capaz de suportar as atividades aeroportuárias e conferir segurança e conforto aos usuários. A integração dos princípios da mecânica dos pavimentos no projeto e dimensionamento tem se tornado cada vez mais comum, permitindo uma previsão mais precisa do comportamento das diferentes camadas do pavimento diante das tensões e deformações às quais são submetidas. Este estudo visa analisar o comportamento resiliente do solo do subleito no aeroporto regional de Dourados/MS, com o objetivo de avaliar sua viabilidade para uso. A caracterização dos solos revelou características típicas de solos tropicais, indicando sua adequação para as condições locais. Os ensaios realizados no equipamento triaxial dinâmico para determinação do Módulo de Resiliência (MR) demonstraram que o solo possui valores médios que o qualificam como um material apropriado para o emprego como material de subleito do aeroporto de Dourados. Verifica-se, também, que a determinação do MR dos materiais empregados nas camadas dos pavimentos pode contribuir significativamente para a melhoria da infraestrutura aeroportuária, aumentando assim a eficiência e durabilidade da rede de aeroportos da região.
ANÁLISE DOS EFEITOS DO CLIMA, DO TRÁFEGO E DO TIPO DE MISTURA NA DEFORMAÇÃO PERMANENTE DE PAVIMENTOS ASFÁLTICOS
Authors: SOUZA CLARA RAYSSA ROMERO RODRIGUES , MOTA BRUNO CAVALCANTE , ROCHA MARCOS LAMHA , ARAGÃO FRANCISCO THIAGO SACRAMENTO , NASCIMENTO LUIS ALBERTO HERRMANN DO
Published: October 2024

Considerando a grande utilização de recursos naturais no setor de transportes, a necessidade de desenvolver tecnologias sustentáveis tem se tornado cada vez mais urgente. Alguns fatores devem ser levados em consideração na escolha dessas tecnologias, incluindo o clima, a estrutura, o tráfego, entre outros pontos que vão influenciar a durabilidade e o conforto proporcionado pelo pavimento. Este trabalho avalia o desempenho mecânico, no que diz respeito à deformação permanente, de cinco tipos de misturas asfálticas: convencional quente, morna, morna com o uso de material fresado, com e sem agente rejuvenescedor, e quente com material fresado e agente rejuvenescedor. O programa FlexPave 1.1 foi utilizado para simular o desempenho mecânico dessas misturas em uma estrutura de pavimento flexível e para diferentes condições climáticas e de tráfego. Os resultados obtidos demonstraram a influência das condições climáticas na durabilidade e no desempenho dos pavimentos asfálticos, de acordo com o tipo de mistura adotada. Os resultados também evidenciaram a importância da consideração de aspectos ambientais em conjunto com a seleção adequada de materiais e o método de produção de misturas asfálticas para a geração de pavimentos resistentes e duradouros.