bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of the storm Alex on water exchanges between the Roya River and its alluvial aquifer
Authors: Lanini Sandra , Ladouche Bernard , Dewandel Benoit , Ibba Melissande , Bailly-Comte Vincent , Genevier Marie
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The alluvial aquifer of the transnational Roya River watershed is an important water resource for drinking water supply. Through successive European projects, a monitoring network has been implemented over the alluvial plain to improve the understanding of the functioning of this aquifer. For instance, studies highlighted the predominant role of surface water in the recharge of the aquifer. Following the storm Alex and the resulting exceptional flood event in the Roya valley in October 2020, a general decrease of the piezometric levels was observed in the alluvial aquifer. Changes in the river morphology and in the granulometry of the hyporheic zone have impacted surface water – groundwater exchanges and reduced the aquifer recharge.
Artificial Recharge of the Shallow Alluvial Aquifer as an Adaptation Strategy in the Garonne Valley, France
Authors: Asmael Nazeer , Dupuy Alain , Leroy Bernard
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The Garonne River is the primary river in the southwest part of France. The Quaternary alluvial aquifer along this River may represent a substantial water resource, especially for agricultural activities well-developed in the Garonne Valley. However, this shallow aquifer hosts numerous irrigation wells reducing the baseflow during the intensive pumping periods. It is recharged by rainfall, lateral inflow from the hillside (overlying terraces), and the river bed seepage during the flood periods. The aquifer sustains the River during the dry periods. Furthermore, the potential recharge of this aquifer is particularly sensitive to annual climate fluctuation and consequently affects the ecosystems and related socio-economy. Groundwater artificial recharge can be considered an innovative and sustainable nature-based solution. The runoff water from The Techno-Pole Agen – Garonne (TAG) zone is collected in retention basins and is a potential source to recharge the shallow alluvial aquifer. The study aims to model water infiltration and understand the aquifer response and, consequently, the effects on river low flow. Within the framework of this study, 132 wells/boreholes were used in to determine the groundwater level fluctuations and to create its maps. The measurements showed that the artificial recharge increased the groundwater level by more than 1 m close to the retention basin after the rainstorm event. Similarly, a three-dimensional (3D) groundwater model shows a similar magnitude aquifer response to the induced infiltration. Consequently, this model satisfactorily represents the interest of the artificial recharge of the alluvial aquifer and permits predictions about whether the aquifer can maintain the low flow of in the Garonne River. To this end, it was estimated that the infiltrated water would take about 4 months to reach the River, which is an appropriate time to sustain it during the dry periods.
Agent-Based Modelling for representing water allocation methodologies in the irrigation system of the Formoso River Basin, Brazil
Authors: Sousa Déborah , Alves Conceição , Vergara Fernán , Coelho Cássio , Ralha Célia
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The intersection of water and social systems is strictly linked to society's adjacent political and economic contexts, which adds complexity to water-related issues, such as new demographical, market, and behavioural conditions. Traditional hydrological modelling approaches have often failed to include social aspects and their impacts on hydrological processes when representing human actions as fixed external conditions, thus, neglecting dynamic and heterogeneous behaviours that are intrinsically human. As an alternative, Agent-Based Models (ABMs) can represent the complexity of modelled water resources systems and their interchange with social contexts. The Brazilian Formoso River Basin (FRB) is a human-water system characterized by intense agricultural activity where conflicts among water users are present. Aligned with the principles of socio-hydrology, this study proposes an ABM to represent the interaction of natural and social systems in the Urubu River basin, a sub-basin of the FRB. The model considers farmers and regulatory authorities as agents who act according to the Belief-Desire-Intention (BDI) paradigm. Farmers are heterogeneous decision-makers with distinct collaborative profiles towards water management strategies. Finally, a methodology to extract information on farmers' behaviour towards cooperation from water demand data is presented, which might contribute to the conceptualization of more complex socio-hydrological models.
Can we use indicator-based farm sustainability assessment tools for the WEFE Nexus?
Authors: Merheb Mohammad , Cudennec Christophe , Nardi Fernando
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Fair and safe allocation of natural resources for the Euro-Mediterranean area, especially for semi-arid regions, strongly relies on the adoption of WEFE (Water Energy Food Ecosystem) Nexus strategies. Transitioning to WEFE Nexus requires novel quantifiable assessment for interlinked analysis of the four WEFE sectors. Several indicator-based tools exist for agricultural sustainability at the farm scale. This contribution investigates on the application of such tools in relation for WEFE Nexus approaches. The IDEA method was selected for extending its applicability as a novel WEFE Nexus indicator toolkit and the following challenges are identified: (1) some WEFE aspects need to be reinforced in order to expand the scope beyond the actual agro-ecological focus; (2) the application at the farm scale needs to be articulated with larger scales where the WEFE Nexus displays emerging consistencies; (3) Nexus interactions, trade-offs and synergies could be further accounted for. These three challenges help identify how the IDEA indicator-based tool could be adapted to assimilate the WEFE Nexus approach, and so to allow applications in new agro-hydrological contexts.
USING THE PSO ALGORITHM FOR BASEFLOW SEPARATION AND DETERMINATION OF TRENDS FOR THE YESILIRMAK RIVER (NORTH TURKEY)
Authors:   Munzur University, Tunceli, Turkey, ACAR R. , SAPLIOGLU K. ,   Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
Published: April 2024

Estimation of baseflow is a complex hydrographic task. Baseflow techniques and coefficients vary from basin to basin, stream to stream, and year to year. In this study, meta-heuristic optimization is used to automatically identify baseflow. The Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), a meta-heuristic optimization approach, is chosen. The constraint and cost functions were determined using the PSO algorithm, Lyne and Hollick techniques, and a computer application. Over the period 1980-2015, the data were collected at the Kale station in the Yesilırmak River basin to validate the study model. The results show that the hydrographs and baseflow dividing line were separated effectively. It has also been revealed that the PSO has a high speed as well as a high level of precision. In the research, in addition to the baseflow separation, the hydrograph, baseflow, and ratio of the baseflow to the streamflow at the station No. 1402 were assessed using the Mann-Kendall test and Innovative Trend Test (ITA), and as a result, their trends have been found. By the use of both of these methods, it has been shown that all parameters have an unfavorable trend. In addition, the research came to some other significant conclusions, such as the fact that the baseflow declines in tandem with the flow values and that the baseflow rates are low in years with high peak values of the hydrograph.
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT IRRIGATION METHODS ON THE YIELD OF PEPPER AND EGGPLANT
Authors:   Taraz regional university named after M.Kh.Dulaty, Taraz city, Kazakhstan, Zhatkanbayeva A.O. , Bulanbayeva P.U. ,   Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Republic of Kazakhstan, Tulepova R.Z. ,   Taraz regional university named after M.Kh.Dulaty, Taraz city, Kazakhstan, Kenzhalieva B.T. ,   Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Republic of Kazakhstan, Aldambergenova G.T. ,   Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: April 2024

Ғылыми мақалада Жамбыл облысы жағдайларында өсірілген көкөніс дақылдарының өсімдік биіктігіне, жемісіне және өнімділігіне әртүрлі суару тәсілдерінің әсерін зерттеу жұмысының нәтижелері келтірілген. Ғылыми-зерттеу жұмысына бұрыш және баклажан дақылдары қолданылды. Вегетация кезінде зерттеу жұмысына алынған көкөніс дақылдары жүйектеп және тамшылатып суғарылды. Көкөніс дақылдарын суару үшін төменқысымды тамшылатып суару жүйесі қолданылды. Ғылыми-зерттеу жұмысын жүргізуде бұрыш және баклажан дақылдарының жемісінің ені, ұзындығы, салмағы және түсі анықталды. Көкөніс дақылдарының өсімдігінің орташа биіктігі вегетацияның соңында жүйектеп суару нұсқасында бұрыш дақылында 73 см жетсе, баклажан дақылында 49 см жетті, тамшылатып суару нұсқасында бұрыш өсімдігі 78 см, баклажанда 53 см-ге жетті. Тамшылатып суару нұсқасын жүйектеп суару нұсқасымен салыстырғанда мұнда бұрыш дақылының жемісінің салмағы +13грамға жоғары болса, ал баклажан дақылында бұл көрсеткіш +12 грамға жоғары болғандығы анықталды.Көкөніс дақылдарының негізгі өнімділігі жүйектеп суару нұсқасында бұрыш дақылында 103,8 ц/га болса, баклажанда 197 ц/га болды, ал тамшылатып суару нұсқасында бұрыш дақылында 112 ц/га, баклажанда 207,2 ц/га тең болды. Тамшылатып суару нұсқасында бұрыш дақылынан +8,2 ц/га жоғары өнім алынса, ал баклажан дақылынан +10,2 ц/га қосымша өнім алынғандығы анықталды.
OVERWINTERING AND THE HEIGHT OF THE GRAIN PLANTS IN DEPENDENCE ON THE METHODS OF IMPROVEMENT OF CROPS IN THE STEPPE ZONE OF THE PAVLODAR REGION
Authors:   «Toraigyrov University» NCJSC, Pavlodar city, Kazakhstan, Kukusheva А.N. , Kakezhanova Z.E. ,   «Toraigyrov University» NCJSC, Pavlodar city, Kazakhstan, Uahitov Zh.Zh. ,   «Toraigyrov University» NCJSC, Pavlodar city, Kazakhstan, Sarbasov A.K. ,   «Toraigyrov University» NCJSC, Pavlodar city, Kazakhstan, Shalabaev B.A. ,   «Toraigyrov University» NCJSC, Pavlodar city, Kazakhstan
Published: April 2024

В статье представлены данные исследования влияния поверхностных механизированных обработок на плотность травостоя, перезимовку и высоту деградированных посевов житняка в условиях степной зоны Павлодарской области. По результатам исследований, отмечается увеличение количества кустов по исследуемым вариантам на 30–50 % больше, чем на контроле, при этом наибольший прирост отмечается при обработке тяжелой дисковой бороной и с дискатором. В среднем за годы исследований во всех вариантах процент перезимовки растений был выше контроля на 1,1–5,2 %, кроме варианта с обработкой дискатором – ниже контроля на 0,2 %, это связано с тем, что за счет интенсивной обработки растения в первый год улучшения не успели достаточно накопить питательных веществ после отрастания и подготовиться к зимнему периоду. При проведении поверхностных обработок травостоя растения растут быстрее и формируются выше, чем без обработки, так как создаются лучшие условия для роста и развития житняка за счет увеличения площади питания и разрыхления почвы. При определении высоты растений перед скашиванием (фаза цветение) было зафиксировано превышение контроля по этому показателю во всех вариантах на 10,7–22,7 см
Hypertension and Anxiety: Comorbidity, Treatment, and Access to Resources
Authors: Versteeg Stella Jacqueline , Stefanatou Athena
Published: April 2024

Hypertension and its comorbidity with anxiety disorders is a global concern even more prevalent in developing countries. There is limited data from low-income countries. Existing literature has consistently exhibited a positive association between hypertension and anxiety, although the directional dependency between the two conditions is difficult to be determined. Studies have suggested a reciprocal relationship between the two, with hypertension symptoms such as headaches, shortness of breath, fear of complications, and dizziness triggering feelings of anxiety. Similarly, the pre-existing presence of anxiety may induce temporary, yet dramatic spikes in blood pressure as well as long-term issues with hypertension. This paper provides a review of the widely investigated association between hypertension and anxiety and describes the impact that one condition has on the other in terms of psychological and physical functioning, and risk factors. Additionally, a discrepancy between prevalence, ability to control, and treatment between affluent and developing countries are discussed. The most common and effective pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments are presented and reviewed. Evidence- based interventions include mindfulness-based treatments such as MBSR and MBCT, ABBTs such as ACT, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing. Suggestions for future treatment options and management of both conditions are presented, with an emphasis on populations in developing countries. To address discrepancies in access to resources, urbanization, and high illiteracy rates, a global risk approach is presented.
Obstetrical Complications in Women with Chorioamnionitis
Authors: Isroilovna Tosheva Iroda
Published: April 2024

The article presents the data of a prospective analysis of 106 pregnant women, in whom childbirth was complicated by chorioamnionitis and prenatal rupture of membranes (PROM), delivered in maternity complex of the Bukhara for the period 2018-2020. The results indicate a significant role of chorioamnionitis in the development of obstetric and perinatal complications, especially in women with a burdened somatic and gynecological history.
Risk Factors for Premature Rupture of Membranes After Twenty-Eight Complete Weeks of Gestation
Authors: NKWABONG Elie , FOKO DJUIDJIE Ida Arlette , NGUEFACK Félicité , FOUELIFACK Florent
Published: April 2024

Purpose: To identify the risk factors for premature rupture of membranes (PROM). Materiel and Methods: This case-control study was carried out between 1st February and 31st July 2021. Files of women who delivered after having PROM or not were examined. The main variables recorded included maternal age and parity, familial, medical and obstetrical histories, the presence or not of nuchal cord at delivery, gestational age at delivery, birth weight and sex of newborn. Fisher exact test, t-test and logistic regression were used for comparison. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Our frequency of PROM was 6.2% (94/1524 births). PROM occurred mostly at or after 37 weeks gestation (77.6%). Significant risk factors for PROM were 1st degree family history of PROM (aOR 31.36, 95%CI 2.57-382.11), fetal weight ≥4000g (aOR 14.78, 95%CI 2.72-80.20), cord round neck (aOR 6.36, 95%CI 1.17-34.66), past history of preterm delivery (aOR 3.42, 95%CI 1.02-11.52) and parity 4 or 5 (aOR 3.27, 95%CI 1.25-8.56). Conclusion: Women with these risk factors should be well followed up during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester, to allow prevention, if not, early diagnosis of PROM.
Transformación educativa en Uruguay: análisis de documentos marco para la Educación Básica
Authors: Questa-Torterolo Mariela , Tejera Techera Andrea
Published: April 2024

Este artículo tiene como objetivo sistematizar y analizar los documentos que orientan los procesos de Transformación Educativa en el sistema educativo uruguayo, iniciados en 2020. Para ello, se examina el contenido de nueve documentos oficiales relacionados con la Transformación Curricular Integral, a partir de tres dimensiones teóricas: epistemológica, pedagógica e institucional y la teoría de las transiciones críticas. Los resultados muestran que los documentos plantean una visión curricular basada en el desarrollo de competencias y aprendizajes, que requiere cambios en las metodologías de enseñanza, las estrategias didácticas y la evaluación. Asimismo, se propone una gestión escolar que promueva la autonomía y la participación de las comunidades educativas. Se concluye que la Transformación Educativa es un proceso complejo y dinámico, que implica desafíos y oportunidades para la mejora de la calidad educativa. Se sugieren algunas recomendaciones para atender las transiciones críticas que pueden surgir en la implementación de los cambios.
The Relationship of Knowledge and Compliance with 6-Step of Hand Washing in Sequence of Professional Students at Dental and Oral Hospital Jember University
Authors: . Isrofatullaily , Hadnyanawati Hestieyonini , . Kiswaluyo
Published: April 2024

Health behavior is all the activities of a person because of the stimulus associated with maintaining and improving health. Behavior is divided into 3 domains, namely cognitive (knowledge), affective (attitude) and psychomotor (action). Submitting and obeying the implementation of applicable regulations and being ready to face the consequences in the event of a violation is the definition of compliance. Attitudes can be influenced by culture, such as the implementation of handwashing. Handwashing works well when it is practiced as a culture.
This study was conducted at the Dental and Oral Hospital Jember University in March-April 2023. The research subjects were 132 professional students from integration I to III. The measuring instrument used is a questionnaire and check list. The results of the study based on the distribution of knowledge obtained the majority of good knowledge as many as 74 students with a percentage of 56.1%. Based on compliance, there were 90 students with a percentage of 68.1% obedient. The results showed that the majority of female students have good knowledge and adhere to 6-step hand washing in sequence and between Integration I to integration III whose knowledge is good and obedient is integration II.
Students with good knowledge and obedient as many as 59 (44.7%) students, this is more than students with good knowledge and not obedient as many as 15 (11.3%) students. Students with sufficient knowledge and compliance were 31 (23.5%) students, while those with sufficient knowledge and non-compliance were 27 (20.5%) students. Data analysis was carried out using the chi square test which obtained a value of 0.001 so that it can be concluded that there is a relationship between knowledge of hand washing 6 steps in sequence for professional students at Dental and Oral Hospital Jember University.

Keywords: knowledge, compliance, hand washing 6 steps
Implantação de Serviço Hospitalar de Cuidados Paliativos em Hospital da Região Norte do Rio Grande Do Sul: um Plano Conceitual
Authors: Tissiani Taciê Hartmann , Lando Emanuela , Safro Maria Augusta Zaffari , Wilk Adriana Elisa
Published: April 2024

A necessidade de uma equipe de cuidados paliativos (CP) nos centros de referência em oncologia ascende na esfera da saúde pública brasileira e, cada vez mais, população e profissionais da saúde unem-se em prol de uma assistência digna à terminalidade. A formação e atuação de uma equipe multidisciplinar de cuidados paliativos insere-se nesse contexto, visto que é alicerçada em uma filosofia humanitária e visa proporcionar aos indivíduos acometidos por doenças que representem potencial ameaça à vida, alívio do sofrimento físico e psíquico. A presente pesquisa visa ao desenvolvimento de um mapa conceitual, para implantação de serviço hospitalar de cuidados paliativos em uma Unidade de Tratamento de Alta Complexidade em Oncologia (UNACON) de um hospital público da região Norte do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, além de apresentar uma revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema e caracterizar, sociodemograficamente, a UNACON, desta forma, auxiliando em um possível cenário futuro de implantação. A pesquisa apresenta caráter retrospectivo, observacional, analítico e descritivo, por meio de coleta e análise quantitativa e descritiva de dados. Espera-se, como resultados, a longo prazo, servir como subsídio para a criação de políticas institucionais nessa área. Espera-se propiciar a reflexão, em âmbito acadêmico, a respeito do tema.
The role of e-government, human resource competency and good corporate governance on the financial performance of the government companies
Authors: Calen Calen , Theng Bestadrian Prawiro , Toni Nagian
Published: April 2024

Research on e-government and good governance is still rarely carried out, even though e-government and good governance are important factors in government companies. This research aims to analyze the relationship between e-government and financial performance, the relationship between employee competency variables on financial performance, and the relationship that good governance variables have on financial performance. The method of this research is quantitative through surveys, research data was obtained by distributing online questionnaires to 590 managers of government companies who were selected using a simple random sampling method, and an online questionnaire was designed using statements item with a Likert scale from 1 to 7. Data analysis used Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with the SmartPLS 3.0 software tool to analyze research data. The stages of data analysis are validity testing, reliability testing, and significance testing of hypothesis testing. The results of this research show that e-government had a positive and significant effect on financial performance, and employee competence had a positive and significant effect on financial performance. Moreover, good governance had a positive and significant effect on financial performance. The novelty of this research is the creation of a new model of the relationship between e-government and financial performance, employee competence and financial performance, and good governance and financial performance which has not existed in previous studies. The practical implication of this research is that to improve the financial performance of government companies, we must implement e-government by increasing employee competency and implementing good governance.
Exploring the influence of management information systems on strategic planning: The mediating role of business intelligence
Authors: Al-Shakri Kadri S. , Alzubaidi Rania S. M. , Altaany Fawzi Hasan , Al-Taani Einad Sayel Abdel Aziz , Ayasrah Firas Tayseer Mohammad , Fraihat Baha Aldeen Mohammad , Ahmad Ahmad Y. A. Bani
Published: April 2024

This quantitative study investigates the relationships between Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Intelligence (BI), and Strategic Planning (SP) within Jordanian Public Listed Companies, with a focus on the mediating role of BI. The target population comprises employees from the 108 public shareholding companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange, totaling an estimated 1,080 senior managers involved in strategic planning. A random sample of 285 employees was surveyed to achieve a 95% confidence level with a 5% margin of error. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire with multi-item scales adapted from prior studies. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to test the conceptual framework and hypothesized relationships, utilizing the two-step SEM approach with AMOS software. The results reveal significant positive relationships among MIS, BI, and SP. Specifically, MIS exhibits a statistically significant positive effect on SP, supporting previous research indicating MIS provides comprehensive data for informed planning. Furthermore, MIS significantly influences BI capabilities, underscoring the importance of robust MIS infrastructure for advanced BI analytics. BI, in turn, positively impacts SP, aligning with literature suggesting BI tools enhance planning agility and effectiveness through data-driven insights. Bootstrapping analysis demonstrates that BI partially mediates the relationship between MIS and SP. While BI acted as a significant mediating variable, MIS had a significant direct impact on SP, implying that though MIS has a direct impact on SP, it has an indirect impact, through BI, as well. Further analysis revealed that the constructs are interconnected, and that the mediation of BI is a necessary part of the process in Jordanian Public Listed Companies. As such, acknowledging the relevance of MIS, BI, and SP and the mediating role of BI, organizations can adapt their decision-making to achieve sustained competitive advantage within the dynamic business environment in Jordan.
Motivational factors and the impact of e-commerce adoption on business performance: Evidence from traditional drink SMEs in Indonesia
Authors: Setyowati Nuning , Masyhuri Masyhuri , Mulyo Jangkung Handoyo , Irham Irham
Published: April 2024

This study scrutinizes the motivational factors of e-commerce adoption using the Integrated Model of E-commerce Adoption in SMEs (IMAES) and analyzes its impact on business performance. This is quantitative research. Survey technique used to collect data. The Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was chosen purposively as the center of traditional drinks, and 330 SMEs of traditional drinks in all districts/cities were proportionally taken as samples. Structural Equation Modeling was used as the data analysis method with PLS tools. This study shows that buyer, competitor behavior, relative advantage, organizational readiness, perceived ease, benefit observability, compatibility, ICT organizational, and innovativeness level significantly and positively influence e-commerce adoption. Risk perception and complexity have a significant and negative effect on e-commerce adoption. E-commerce adoption has a significant and positive impact on business performance, operational performance, financial performance, and marketing performance. Stakeholder collaboration is required to increase e-commerce adoption.
Utilizing artificial intelligence and social media: Transforming public administration decision mak-ing and redefining the social responsibility landscape
Authors: Mulyani Sri , Basrowi Basrowi
Published: April 2024

Company activities can yield both favorable and adverse outcomes. Among the detrimental effects are various environmental crises stemming from companies' failure to responsibly manage and uphold ethical business practices within their operational environment. This study aims to scrutinize the impact of artificial intelligence and social media on augmenting public administration decision-making and its repercussions on corporate social responsibility within enterprises situated in Sidoarjo, East Java Province, Indonesia. The sample comprises 130 respondents representing companies actively engaged in corporate social responsibility endeavors. Employing purposive sampling technique, data collected from surveys were subjected to Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) analysis. The research outcomes and data analysis reveal that artificial intelligence significantly and directly influences corporate decision-making as well as public administration of social responsibility. Likewise, the utilization of social media by both corporations and government exhibits a direct and positive correlation with corporate decision-making and corporate social responsibility. Public administration decision-making also demonstrates a direct and significant impact on corporate social responsibility within companies in Sidoarjo, East Java Province, Indonesia. Moreover, public administration decision-making partially mediates the effects of artificial intelligence utilization and social media utilization on public administration of social responsibility within companies in Sidoarjo, East Java Province, Indonesia.
The effect of financial technology on the financial performance of national Saudi banks
Authors: Alqahtani Hassan Ali , Alqubaysi Rayan , Musa Asaad Mubarak Hussien , Boreik Doaa Ahmed Said
Published: April 2024

Fintech, characterized by the intersection of finance and technology, has globally transformed the financial landscape, reshaping traditional banking models as its innovations continue to unfold. The current study seeks to provide a comprehensive examination of the impact of fintech on the financial performance of Saudi banks. Nine Saudi national banks were investigated. The data were gathered from the annual reports from 2017 to 2022. The study followed multiple regression to test the relationship between factors. The study found that there was no notable impact of FinTech tools, such as Banking messages, Internet banking, Mobile applications, and Digital transfers, on return on assets (ROA) and return on equities (ROE) when looking at each tool individually. Nevertheless, when considering all these tools collectively, there is a considerable influence of 93.2% on ROA, and 84.2%, on ROE.
Quantitative exploration of digital facility management adoption among United Arab Emirates facility managers
Authors: Ahmad Alaa , Alshurideh Muhammad
Published: April 2024

In the dynamic realm of facility management in the UAE, this study investigates the uptake of digital facility management systems among managers operating locally. The study aims to uncover the influential factors affecting technology acceptance within this sector. Its primary objective is to identify and understand the determinants that impact the adoption of these systems, utilizing a structured framework to analyze influential factors and their implications. The initial phase involves a systematic review to reveal trends in integrating digital technologies, focusing specifically on digital twin technology. Subsequently, quantitative surveys are conducted with 407 facility managers, guided by the UTAUT framework, employing statistical analyses to pinpoint key factors. Notably, Effort Expectancy and Performance Expectancy emerge as significant influencers, particularly influenced by the managerial level. This study provides detailed insights into the nuanced factors that drive acceptance, emphasizing the crucial role of constructs like Performance Expectancy and Effort Expectancy moderated by managerial level, shaping Behavioral Intention and Use Behavior. These findings offer practical implications for devising strategies to encourage the adoption of Digital Facility Management Systems in the UAE, laying the groundwork for future research and industry advancements.
Pharmacological Evaluation of Lactuca canadensis. Linn extract on Anti-Inflammatory activity in Experimental Animals
Authors: P. Dhokane Yashashri , Akhtar Umair
Published: April 2024

Background: The body's defence mechanism against hazardous stimuli is inflammation. This procedure not only eliminates the harmful stimuli but also aids in starting the tissue's wound-healing process. Studying the effects of Lactuca canadensis linn. leaves extract in a croton oil-induced inflammatory model is the goal of the current investigation in an effort to discover a novel herbal remedy for the treatment of inflammation. Methods: Alkaloids, Terpenes, flavonoids, and carbohydrates were found in the Lactuca canadensis Linn leaves extract, according to the phytochemical screening Diclofenac sodium injection (1ml/kg) is a common medication. Croton oil was injected into the left hind paw's subplantar surface in a quantity of 0.1ml. Using a vernier calliper, the volumes of the injected paws were measured before and 0, 1, 2, 3, and 5hours after the croton oil challenge. Result: The herbal aqueous leaves extract of Lactuca canadensis Linn. showed promising efficacy by lowering the paw volume in comparison to the control group as a result of its anti-inflammatory action for Croton oil caused Rat paw edoema. At doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg, the aqueous extract significantly (P 0.05) reduced paw oedema by 33.11% and 44.4% on hour five. Conclusion: The findings of this investigation show that the leaves' aqueous extract has significant (P 0.05) anti-inflammatory potential.
An Overview on Global and Indian Scenario of Hypertension with Clinical agents for their Potential Pharmacological Mechanism
Authors: Kumari Priyanka , Sharma Sachin , Kumar Rupendra , Singh Hema , Singh Neha , Kumar Pankaj , Sharma Komal , Singh Arjun
Published: April 2024

Recent studies shown that the data of clinical, experimental and epidemiological studies indicates that dietary phytoestrogens, flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds have shown most potent activities for prevention in CVDs. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the broad term used to define chronic medical condition and abnormal functioning of the heart and/or its associated blood vessels in the circulatory system. It is a leading cause of deaths including mortality and morbidity in developed as well as developing countries including India and their prevention is a major public health challenge globally. These class having the most active class in estrogenic effects, polyphenols (also known as polyhydroxyphenols includes tannic acid, ellagitannin. In view of the frequent use of available clinical antihypertensive drugs, the clinicians are faced so many problems with the potential side effects as well as adverse effects of these drugs. The most common side effects of different classes of antihypertensive drugs are: diuretics cause hypokalemia, which can lead to cardiac arrhythmias and acute myocardial infarction, β-blockers can also induce bronchoconstriction, peripheral vasoconstriction, glycogenolysis, inhibition of insulin secretion and sometimes induce severe bradycardia. Based on the intriguing results of various studies, prophylactic and therapeutic potential of cardiovascular friendly natural products have been suggested.
Dual Parameter Control of Drum Boiler using Formula-Based Fuzzy Controller
Authors: Sonar (Limgaokar) Arun. D.
Published: April 2024

Formula-based fuzzy control has gained substantial importance over the last few decades in the precise control of complex processes. Such a control strategy achieves better control performance by revealing the underlying analytical structure of a fuzzy controller. Furthermore, in the design of industrial fuzzy logic controllers only triangular, trapezoidal membership functions are used extensively. This paper presents the design and implementation of a dual formula-based fuzzy PI controller used to control the pressure inside the drum boiler by regulating the level. The control structure derived here typically uses Gaussian membership functions as input variables and three singleton fuzzy sets as the output variables. When applied for real-time control of the pressure of a highly nonlinear drum boiler pilot plant, the proposed controller demonstrates the effectiveness of the controller. The drum boiler pressure control process efficiently responds to the proposed controller for both set-point tracking and load disturbances rejection mode.
Voltage Control of PV-Wind-FC-Electrolyzer-Battery based Hybrid Microgrid
Authors: Sushil Kumar Bhoi
Published: April 2024

The global community is actively exploring methods to utilize renewable energy sources (RESs) to address global warming and decrease dependence on fossil fuels. Wind and solar energy have become popular choices in various regions worldwide. On the other hand, wind speed and sun irradiation are determined by nature and cannot be regulated as needed. Therefore, incorporating an energy storage system is crucial to maximize the use of these energy sources by converting them into electricity. Batteries are a standout option among various energy storage choices for medium power applications. Nonetheless, batteries require significant maintenance and are susceptible to self-discharge, resulting in a gradual decrease in storage capacity over time. For high power applications, hydrogen storage emerges as a cost-effective alternative to batteries. Stored hydrogen can be utilized for transportation and electricity generation. An electrolyzer can effectively produce hydrogen and oxygen from water by using electric power. However, slow heat transfer dynamics impede the rapid production of hydrogen, necessitating an innovative control technique to enhance production quality during fluctuations in wind speed and solar irradiances. In order to enhance energy efficiency, it is essential for wind turbines and photovoltaic panels to function at their peak capacities. The Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) is incorporated into the control systems of boost converters, which are used in this study as maximum power point tracking mechanisms. This allows for consistent hydrogen production even in the face of sudden variations in wind speed and sunlight intensity. WOA's efficacy is compared to other optimization methods, including PSO (particle swarm optimization), GA (genetic algorithm), and GWO (grey wolf optimization), in order to demonstrate the benefits of real-time system monitoring for augmenting hydrogen production from a mix of RESs in a microgrid. This research proposes a unique control strategy to stabilize voltage under a range of operating situations. MATLAB is used to display the findings of the investigation.
BuildingTwin - Open Platform for Monitoring, Evaluation and Optimization of Building Operation
Authors: Riffnaller-Schiefer Andreas , Weiss Tobias
Published: April 2024

Keeping track of all data about a building over its entire life cycle is a major challenge. Planning data, like the building information modeling (BIM) data, is often not carried over into the operational phase. The "as-built" state is commonly documented in various lists and data sheets, independently of the BIM model. And usually neither real-time nor historical data on the operating status of the building is available. This lack of data makes it hard to operate a building in an optimized and efficient manner.

We demonstrate the web-based platform "buildingTwin" to aggregate all building relevant data in a centralized "digital twin" model of the building, combining BIM data from the planning phase, data sheets and attributes documenting the "as-built" state, and real-time measurements from sensors and other sources during the operational phase. This platform provides easy access to all building data and enables monitoring, evaluation, and optimization of the building operation.
Reflecting on a Novennium at the ABI: Lessons in Imaging, Modeling, and Life
Authors: Handsfield Geoffrey
Published: April 2024

In this seminar, Dr Geoffrey Handsfield presents work and life lessons learned over 9 years spent working at the ABI, from a Whitaker International Scholar to a Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow. This talk will cover methods for determining skeletal muscle fibre architecture using Diffusion Tensor MRI, thoughts on modeling skeletal muscle physiology, working with groups with disabilities, and a brief epilogue on the practice and science of forest bathing from Dr Handsfield's perspective as a forest bathing/ forest therapy guide. Interspersed, there will surely be some philosophical reflections on life and the ups and downs of being an early/mid - career researcher.
A Comparative Analysis of Sino-US Humor Culture: Case Study of Ipartment and Friends
Authors: Wu Jiamin , Sun Li
Published: April 2024

Cultural shock is common due to cultural differences. Humor contains specific cultural connotations and has become an important tool to promote interpersonal communication. This paper compares and analyzes the differences of and reasons for Chinese and American humor culture by using sitcoms as examples. First, it describes the definition, classification, and characteristics of humor culture. Second, it compares the differences between Chinese and American verbal humor in the topic, target, and scene based on Chinese and American sitcoms Ipartment and Friends. Third, it analyzes the influence of historical origin, communication style and cultural value on the differences between Chinese and American verbal humor. Finally, three communication measures are proposed from the aspects of the context, empathy, and ethnocentrism to overcome intercultural communication barriers and promote Sino-American communication.
Alienation in the Teaching Hospital: How Physician Non-Greeting Behaviour Impacts Medical Students’ Learning and Professional Identity Formation
Authors: Valestrand Eivind Alexander , Whelan Beth , Eliassen Knut Eirik Ringheim , Schei Edvin
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Clinical workplaces offer unrivalled learning opportunities if students get pedagogic and affective support that enables them to confidently participate and learn from clinical activities. If physicians do not greet new students, the learners are deprived of signals of social respect and inclusion. This study explored how physicians’ non-greeting behaviour may impact medical students’ participation, learning, and professional identity formation in clinical placements.
Methods: We analysed 16 senior Norwegian medical students’ accounts of non-greeting behaviours among their physician supervisors in a reflexive thematic analysis of focus group interview data.
Results: The main themes were: A) Descriptions of non-greeting. Not being met with conduct signalling rapport, such as eye contact, saying hello, using names, or introducing students at the workplace, was perceived as non-greeting, and occurred across clinical learning contexts. B) Effects on workplace integration. Non-greeting was experienced as a rejection that hurt students’ social confidence, created distance from the physician group, and could cause avoidance of certain workplace activities or specific medical specialties. C) Impact on learning. Non-greeting triggered avoidance and passivity, reluctance to ask questions or seek help or feedback, and doubts about their suitability for a medical career.
Conclusion: Medical students’ accounts of being ignored or treated with disdain by physician superiors upon entering the workplace suggest that unintended depersonalising behaviour is ingrained in medical culture. Interaction rituals like brief eye contact, a nod, a “hello”, or use of the student’s name, can provide essential affective support that helps medical students thrive and learn in the clinic.
Vida de cão: o embotamento das espécies no conto “O crachá nos dentes”, de Lygia Fagundes Telles
Authors: Araújo Rosanne Bezerra de , Cadó Júlio César de Araújo
Published: April 2024

Considerando a potencialidade apresentada pela elaboração literária de explorar, por vias transversas, o encontro com os viventes que nos cercam, neste artigo, desenvolvemos uma leitura analítico-interpretativa do conto “O crachá nos dentes”, publicado na coletânea A noite escura e mais eu [1995], da escritora Lygia Fagundes Telles. Com nosso estudo, procuramos investigar como a narrativa da autora se organiza a partir de uma dupla rasura de fronteiras. A primeira corresponde aos limites entre as espécies narrativas, nomeadamente a fábula e o conto, devido aos procedimentos engendrados na tessitura composicional; a segunda se refere ao tensionamento das barreiras entre espécies companheiras, que se inscreve no conto por meio da metamorfose experienciada pelo narrador canino. Para isso, mobilizamos um aporte teórico interdisciplinar, conjugando os operadores analíticos do texto literário e as contribuições da área dos Estudos Animais.
Uma inspeção sobre a Literatura Comparada e Literatura Mundial: desafios e possibilidades
Authors: De Aguiar Pinho Noah , Botoso Altamir
Published: April 2024

A proposta deste artigo é analisar a interseção entre a Literatura Comparada e a Literatura Mundial, considerando os conceitos de alteridade e globalização, a fim de promover reflexões sobre as diferentes interpretações do conceito de Weltliteratur, inicialmente concebido por Goethe, com seu caráter utópico e humanístico, e sua transição para o conceito contemporâneo de mundialização, que possui potencialidades decoloniais. Questões associadas à hierarquização, mobilidade, tradução, binarismo, imperialismo, desejo de poder, capitalismo, continuidade e descontinuidade, são abordadas visando fornecer uma perspectiva crítica atualizada sobre a Literatura Mundial sob o impacto de um mundo cada vez mais globalizado, que pende entre pináculos deformados e expansivos na interação com o Outro, ora concorrente, ora alterno.
"A vida passa rápido”: estratégias enunciativo-discursivas e efeitos de sentido num vídeo publicitário do DetranRS
Authors: Crestani Luciana Maria , Faqui Locatelli Josiane
Published: April 2024

Este artigo versa sobre escolhas enunciativo-discursivas e efeitos de sentido projetados numa peça publicitária em formato audiovisual. Trata-se do vídeo intitulado “A vida passa rápido”, que fez parte de uma campanha do Departamento Estadual de Trânsito do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul – DetranRS, veiculada nos anos de 2018 e 2019, com intuito de sensibilizar o enunciatário para os cuidados com o trânsito, em especial o respeito aos limites de velocidade nas rodovias. À luz da Semiótica Discursiva, realizamos a análise do vídeo com objetivo de identificar as principais estratégias mobilizadas para adesão do leitor ao discurso e compreender como diferentes linguagens atuam na construção dos sentidos. O interesse por desenvolver a análise tem relação com as práticas de linguagem propostas para a educação básica, visando ao desenvolvimento de competências de leitura de textos multissemióticos/sincréticos. A análise mostra que o vídeo se vale de estratégias de ordem emocional e afetiva com vistas à manipulação do enunciatário. No plano de conteúdo, são mobilizadas redes figurativas que tematizam o ciclo da vida e as emoções vivenciadas em família, estabelecendo a prudência no trânsito como forma de manter/preservar o objeto-valor, a vida dos entes queridos. No plano de expressão, recursos de diferentes linguagens (iluminação, disposição topológica, trilha sonora, recursos de câmera etc.) intensificam efeitos de sentido de ordem sensível.
The Effect Of Leadership, Salary And Service On Commitment And Satisfaction Teacher Work
Authors: Setiawan Ahadi , Sugiyo Sugiyo , Sutarto Joko , Rodiyah Rodiyah
Published: April 2024

This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of: (1) school principal leadership on satisfaction; (2) salary on teacher job satisfaction; (3) service quality on teacher job satisfaction; (4) school principal leadership on teacher commitment; (5) teacher salary on teacher commitment; (6) teacher service quality on teacher commitment; (7) satisfaction on teacher commitment. This research employs a quantitative ex-post facto approach. The population in the study comprises all private junior high school teachers in the Kudus district. Sample determination utilizes purposive sampling technique with a sample size of 130 teachers. Data analysis is conducted using the smartPLS software. Results and conclusion (1) There is a significant positive influence of school principal leadership on the satisfaction of private junior high school teachers in the Kudus district;(2) There is no significant influence of teacher salary on the satisfaction of private junior high school teachers in the Kudus district;(3) There is a significant positive influence of service quality on the satisfaction of private junior high school teachers in the Kudus district;(4) There is a significant positive influence of school principal leadership on the work commitment of private junior high school teachers in the Kudus district;(5) There is no significant influence of teacher salary on the work commitment of private junior high school teachers in the Kudus district;(6) There is a significant positive influence of service quality on the work commitment of private junior high school teachers in the Kudus district;(7) There is a significant positive influence of job satisfaction on the work commitment of private junior high school teachers in the Kudus district