bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PELATIHAN TEHNIK PENGEMASAN DAN PELABELAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MANAGEMEN PEMASARAN UNTUK UMKM DESA BELIMBING
Authors: Umami Nailariza , Sri W.H Maria Aghata , Hayuhantika Diesty
Published: October 2022

Saat ini teknologi digital semakin berkembang pesat sehingga orang lebih banyak melakukan berbagai aktivitas dari rumah,bahkan juga kegiatan berbelanja. Pelaku UMKM perlu berinovasi dalam pemasaran usaha yaitu dengan digital marketing. Untuk dapat melakukan digital marketing suatu produk harus mempiliki branding dengan mempercantik tampilan luar produk. Kemasan/packaging merupakan merupakan salah satu ujung tombak penjualan suatu produk. Selain untuk perlindungan produk, saat ini kemasan/packaging dapat menjadi daya tarik konsumen untuk membeli. Selain itu yang menjadi satu kesatuan dengan pengemasan adalah pelabelan. Bagian-bagian yang terdapat dalam label dapat dijadikan sebagai media komunikasi antara produsen kepada konsumen guna membentuk citra . Label pada kemasan produsen dapat memberikan informasi mengenai kualitas, brand, kode produksi, legalitas, petunjuk penggunaan atau penyajian .Tujuan dari Pengabdian ini adalah meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan dari sumber daya manusia (SDM) terutama tentang tehnik pengemasan dan pelabelan produk untuk pelaku UMKM di Desa Belimbing yang selama ini masih belum begitu paham dalam pengemasan dan pelabelan. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini terbagi atas tiga kegiatan, diantaranya sosialisasi kegiatan, pelatihan pengemasan dan pelabelan, serta evaluasi dan monitoring. Pelatihan dan penyuluhan dilakukan secara tatap muka langsung. Luaran kegiatan ini adalah terciptanya kemasan baru, label pada kemasan serta meningkatnya pengetahuan mitra hingga 100% terkait kemasan dan label yang sesuai syarat dan ketentuan. Dari hasil kegiatan yang dilihat dari indicator pencapaian dan keberhasilan acara pelatihan didapatkan bahwa hasil yang didapatkan baik dengan respon para pelaku UMKM yang antusias.
PENDAMPINGAN DAN OPTIMALISASI WAWASAN SISWA SD DI DESA SODO TENTANG LITERASI BUDAYA DAN SENI
Authors: Oktaviarini Nourma , Syafi’ah Rohmatus , Listya Purnama Sari Nurna
Published: October 2022

Melalui Seni dan Budaya, siswa berpeluang untuk meningkatkan potensi kreatif dan kesadaran budaya nusantara yang multikultur. Oleh karena itu kehadiran seni dan budaya ini tidak dapat diabaikan begitu saja. Pemberian materi seni dan budaya pada lingkup sekolah dasar menjadi sangat penting dengan tujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan wawasan budaya sejak dini. Faktanya yang terjadi pada siswa SD di desa Sodo Pakel Tulungagung adalah rendahnya tradisi literasi sehingga wawasan siswa SD terkait seni dan budaya menjadi sangat terbatas. Kesadaran terkait tradisi literasi ini perlu dibangun diantaranya dengan jalan membaca, menulis, dan selain itu dapat pula dilakukan dengan melakukan aktivitas konkrit berupa pengamatan dan pembacaan langsung atas realitas yang dihadapi siswa. Oleh karena itu, untuk meningkatkan wawasan budaya dan seni siswa SD tersebut maka dilakukan kegiatan pendampingan literasi khususnya terkait budaya dan seni yang bertujuan untuk memberikan pendampingan bagi siswa SD di desa Sodo Pakel Tulungagung dengan harapan dapat meningkatkan wawasan siswa SD tersebut terkait budaya dan seni. Metode kegiatan program PkM ini meliputi tahap persiapan, tahap pelaksanaan, evaluasi program, dan pelaporan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan adanya ketertarikan dari siswa SD di desa Sodo tentang kesenian dan kebudayaan sehingga wawasan siswa terkait budaya dan seni meningkat dari sebelumnya.
Methodological Training of Special Education Teachers in Belarus: State and Development Strategies
Authors:   Belarusian State Pedagogical University named after Maxim Tank, Gaidukevich Svetlana
Published: October 2022

The widespread dissemination of humanitarian ideas, integration and inclusive processes create new challenges for the professional education of special education teachers. The focus is on methodological training, the ability to work with different children, organizational and methodological heterogeneity. A new social order is the methodological competence of a specialist who does not have just knowledge and skills, but experience in effectively solving the pedagogical problems of students with special education needs. The aim of the article is to identify the state of the methodological competence of Belarusian future special education teachers (graduates of higher educational institutions), to see the features of the existing methodological training, to determine the main strategies for increasing its effectiveness at the national level. The leading method is self-assessment of students’ state of methodological competence. The study involved 578 students from four Belarusian universities. The article describes the structure and content of future teachers’ methodological competence (4th year students) in the context of the ability to implement the educational process in the new conditions of variable educational practice. The research materials allow us to see the problem areas of the existing practice of methodological training in Belarusian universities and to assess the possible directions of its modernization.
The Study of Socio-Psychological Factors Contributing to and Hindering the Retention of Teachers in the Profession
Authors:   Tambov State University named after G. R. Derzhavin, Koval Nina , Zakirova Venera ,   Kazan Federal University, Utochkin Nikolay ,   Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin, Savinkov Stanislav ,   Moscow City University, Kayumova Leysan ,   Kazan Federal University, Zlateva Elena ,   International Slavic University “Gavrilo Romanovic Derzhavin”, Surenskaya Nataliia ,   Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin, Tenyushev Boris ,   Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin, Zavalina Anna ,   Southern Federal University, Lobach Marina ,   Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin, Gjorchev Jordan ,   International Slavic University “Gavrilo Romanovic Derzhavin”
Published: October 2022

The profession of a teacher in modern conditions in our country is associated with a number of both positive aspects and professional difficulties. Among the most pressing problems, leading teachers point out: the constant transformation of the education system and the administrative requirements changing in this regard; the contradiction between the preservation of established pedagogical traditions and the need for constant introduction of innovations into pedagogical practice; the overload of reporting documentation, the need for constant personal growth and self-realization in the profession in combination with the threat of emotional burnout and professional deformation, the simultaneous focus of the teacher's activities on the provision of psychological and pedagogical influence on students and on reflection of their professional activities, weak socio-legal protection of the teacher from the arbitrariness of the administration of the educational institution and aggressive actions on the part of students and their parents. To date, the fact of existence and the high degree of severity of the personnel problem are officially recognized, the shortage of teachers, their high degree of overload, including bureaucratic work, the combination of diverse subjects in teaching is openly stated. Based on the above, the purpose of the study is: to analyze the reasons for the departure of teachers from the profession, in order to determine the socio-psychological factors contributing to the retention of teachers in the profession.
Bipolar Fuzzy Magnified Translations in Groups
Authors: Kalyani U. Venkata , Eswarlal T. , Rao K. V. Narasimha , Iampan A.
Published: October 2022

In this paper, we define a bipolar fuzzy magnified translation (BFMT) of a bipolar fuzzy subgroup (BFSG) of a group. Based on this concept we have also developed some important results and theorems on bipolar fuzzy groups.
UPCOMING TRENDS OF LABOR PRODUCTIVITY GROWTH IN THE EAEU COUNTRIES
Authors:   Saint Petersburg University, Navrotskaya Natal’ya A. , Sopilko Natal’ya Yu. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities
Published: October 2022

The paper presents a critical analysis of international experi- ence in assessing the labor productivity indicators and characterizes existing approaches in modern practice. It defines that labor productivity is the key indicator for evaluating the efficiency of economy functioning, reflecting the development degree of its production. It also proves statistically that high la- bor productivity ensures the economic growth of the country and the level of population’s life quality. And all the measures aimed at the labor producti vity increasing are important part of the national economic development policy. A comparative analysis of the productivity level of the EAEU countries was carried out being based on different approaches. The main issues concerned with causes of a relatively low level of labor productivity in the EAEU mem- ber countries are highlighted, namely: depreciation of fixed assets; insufficient level of investment in fixed assets; low absorption of innovations; shortage of highly qualified personnel; unfavorable demographic trends, etc. According to the highlighted issues, the main vectors of long-term development targeted at the labor productivity growth are identified: human capital development, tech- nological breakthrough, the improvement of institutions and regional develop- ment in the context of the integration of the EAEU countries.
ANALYSIS OF POSSIBILITY OF APPLICATION OF THE 7TH EDITION OF PMBOK GUIDE IN IT
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Chistyakova Kseniya A. , Yudin Vyacheslav V. ,   LLC “Vetroparki FRV”
Published: October 2022

Technological advancement and, as a consequence, significant ex- pansion in development and application of information technologies lead to the increase in a number of projects in that sphere. In addition, the complexity of the said projects is also increasing. Such circumstances require project mana-gers to deal with numerous tasks, among which the main one being the choice of methodology, in accordance with that the management will be implemented. Publications analyses as shown the issue to be underdeveloped. To a greater ex- tent it is true with regard to project management in context of increasing the economy digitalization and growing number of innovation projects. The pre-sent article attempts to draw attention to that point. An analysis of application practices of the IT project management methods at modern Russian enterprises allowed to identify the reasons for applying the 6th edition of the guide to the project management body of knowledge (PM- BOK guide). Thus, the reasons for the difficulties are often related to the need to provide a customer with a preliminary result in short timeframes, while the specificity of IT projects is that identified requirements are often defined in the process of their realization. For a long time, therefore, the general contradiction between the objectively arising needs of an organization and available oppor- tunities to meet them based on existing regulatory documents was a significant challenge. Such issues are largely remedied by the novations of the 7th edition in that document. The paper presents results of comparative analysis of the said editions for such a set of rules, characterizes the changes brought with the new version and describes how they can be used by project managers and members of project teams. In addition to that, the article analyses general requirement for organization of project management processes and reveals possibilities for applying the new PMBOK methodology by project managers in IT.
CURRENT ISSUES OF COMMERCIALIZATION OF INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS IN MODERN CONDITIONS
Authors:   MIREA – Russian Technological University, Burlakov Vyacheslav V. , Kempa Viktoriya S. ,   All-Russia scientific and research institute “Center”
Published: October 2022

n modern conditions, a study in the issues of commercialization of innovative products is a very important process, because in the current eco- nomic situation, the commercialization of innovation is the goal of company managers and includes a number of organizational, informational, managerial and behavioral decisions that are aimed at transferring innovation “from sci- ence to business” in a timely and cost-effective way. In the innovation system of the state, the commercialization of innovations acts as the core, since it is the effectiveness of the innovation implementation that determines economic development and growth. The task of developing the infrastructure of Russia’s national innova- tion system and developing a mechanism that would allow for the compre- hensive development of innovations throughout their entire life cycle be- comes important.
THE CURRENT STATE PROSPECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY IN THE CONTEXT OF ENSURING ECONOMIC SECURITY
Authors:   Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University), Nazarova Yuliya A. , Lyshko Alina A. ,   LLC “Stroyinvesttruboprovod”, Ivan O. Goryunov Ivan O. ,   LLC “Stroyinvesttruboprovod”
Published: October 2022

The article deals with an issue of the current state, features, va-lues and prospects for the development of the oil and gas industry in the con- text of ensuring economic security. The relevance of the chosen topic is con- firmed by the ambiguous position of the Russian oil and gas industry in pre-sent-day conditions and various opinions in the scientific community on its role in the country’s economy. On the one hand, the oil and gas industry is the basis of the Russian economy, its support. On the other hand, the instability of prices on the world hydrocarbon markets, the uncertainty of the exchange rate do not allow to fully unlock the industry potential. Critical depreciation of fixed assets also introduces an element of instability in the oil and gas industry, and the depletion of existing fields leads to the need to expand the resource po- tential, which is associated with large investments. The oil and gas industry is a powerful industry in Russia, which significantly affects the formation of the country’s balance of payments and budget revenues, ensures the maintenance of the national currency exchange rate and foreign exchange earnings. It has a huge impact on all spheres of the national economy of the Russian Federation. The article pays special attention to the current state, features and importance of the oil and gas industry for the country. In addition, the work reveals the es sence of vertically integrated companies. The emphasis is placed on the analysis of the state of the oil and gas industry. The question is raised about the study of the main directions of state support for the oil and gas industry. In addition, de- spite the said shortcomings, at the moment it is the Russian oil and gas indus- try that is significantly competitive in the world market. Thus, the conducted research makes it possible to identify the most significant issues to date, there- fore, on the basis of the data obtained, the prospects for the development of the Russian oil and gas industry were considered.
ARIMA MODEL FOR FORECASTING THE BITCOIN EXCHANGE RATE AGAINST THE USD
Authors: Vinayakamoorthi Vasantha , Jeyarajah Saravanamutthu , Suresh Jeyapraba , Sathasivam Niroshanth
Published: October 2022

This study analysis forecasting the bitcoin exchange rate against the USD. The dataset selected for this study starts from January 2015 to June 2022. This study's methodology uses autoregressive integrated moving average forecasting (ARIMA). The overall outcomes of this study were gathered from the statistical software Minitab 21.1. The Box Jenkins approaches are also used to predict the best model. To determine the ARIMA model parameter, this study did autocorrelation function (ACF) and partial autocorrelation function (PACF) analyses. According to the Box-Cox transformation method, log transformation was selected. The outcome demonstrates that the seasonal with the regular difference in the Bitcoin exchange rate against the USD is a stationary data series. The forecasting model used in this study is ARIMA (1,1,0) (2,1,1)12. This predicted model is identified through the Mean squared error by comparing the other guessing ARIMA models. After the prediction, 5 Month bitcoin exchange rate against the USD. Investors will be able to estimate the bitcoin exchange rate against the USD with the use of this information, but volatility must also be properly watched. This will aid investors in making better investment decisions and increase profits. In future studies, better consider another exchange rate of BTC and software experts will develop such type of software based on ARIMA models for prediction.
BUILDING ART DIPLOMACY: THE CASE OF CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ART EXHIBITION IN LATIN AMERICA, 1941
Authors: Matallana Andrea
Published: October 2022

This article analyzes the construction of the visual narrative expressed in the exhibition Contemporary North American Painting in 1941. During the II World War, the U.S. government recovered the initiative to build a strong tight with Latin American countries by relaunching the Good Neighbor Policy. Cultural diplomacy was an important branch of this policy. With the purpose of winning friends in the continent, the government created the Office of Inter-American Affairs, led by Nelson Rockefeller, and he sent artists, intellectuals, and exhibitions to make North America known in the other Americas. The Contemporary North American Painting projected an image of the United States as a modern and industrialized society to South Americans. This narrative was one of the devices developed by the U.S. government as part of the soft diplomacy carried out in the 1940s.In this article, we delve into the construction of the visual narrative about the U.S as part of the Good Neighbor exhibition complex, and we will analyze how the exhibition process was thought of as part of representational and ideological machinery.The article was based on reading, analysis, and cataloging of primary sources. The sources were letters, catalogs, photos, and notes from the main characters of the Office of Inter-American Affairs. Likewise, the exhibited works of art were operationalized.
La internacionalización de la educación superior para el desarrollo regional. El programa “Proyecta 100 000” México-Estados Unidos
Authors: Carrillo Huerta Mario M. , Vilchis Polis Irma
Published: October 2022

La internacionalización de la educación ayuda a aprovechar las oportunidades laborales y de mejora en la calidad de vida que ofrece la creciente interdependencia económica mundial y, aunque por lo regular se ha practicado en universidades e instituciones de educación superior, recientemente algunos gobiernos nacionales la han incorporado a sus políticas de desarrollo regional. Quizás por ser recientes, las políticas públicas de internacionalización de la educación superior no han sido ampliamente estudiadas; no obstante, los estudios realizados muestran que su operación y resultados están influidos por la forma en que se implantan y por la efectividad de los actores que participan en la implantación. En este trabajo, se reportan los resultados de un estudio sobre la implantación del Programa Proyecta 100,000 de intercambio binacional de estudiantes de educación superior entre México y Estados Unidos, establecido en 2013 con el patrocinio de los gobiernos de ambos países, y cuya última promoción se dio en 2018. Con la ayuda del análisis de regresión, aplicado a información proveniente de una encuesta realizada entre sus becarios por los responsables en 2015, el Programa es evaluado a través del contraste de la hipótesis de trabajo que afirma que la participación de numerosos actores de diferentes instancias gubernativas, dificultan la implantación exitosa del Programa. Los resultados muestran que sus becarios califican bastante bien la operación del Programa, así como el impacto y la satisfacción que derivaron de su participación en él. Manifiestan también haber encontrado dificultades con los procesos del Programa, aunque ellas no son directamente asociadas con sus responsables, que en efecto son múltiples y provienen de diferentes instancias gubernativas, sino que tienen que ver más con su orientación hacia sólo el aprendizaje del idioma, en estancias demasiado cortas en el exterior y con becas insuficientes. Por ello, se considera que, al ser subsanadas esas dificultades, se podría lograr un mayor impacto positivo entre la población objetivo del Programa, que podría ser reanudado sin reservas de ese tipo.
Patrones de desarrollo, integración productiva y competitividad en Corea del Sur y México, 1995-2018
Authors: Cerezo García Verónica , Landa Díaz Heri Oscar , Perrotini Hernández Ignacio
Published: October 2022

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar los diferentes procesos de industrialización que siguieron México y Corea del Sur; cómo estos procesos originaron patrones de producción industrial diferentes que influyen en la capacidad económica de estos países para afrontar choques externos como el acontecido por la pandemia del COVID-19. Primero, realizamos un análisis comparativo mediante el índice ponderado de Laumas que muestra la integración productiva y su asociación con el grado de encadenamiento industrial. También comprobamos la importancia de la competitividad y la productividad del sector industrial para evitar el fenómeno de la insuficiencia dinámica. En el caso particular de Corea del Sur, a diferencia de México, identificamos un sector industrial nacional caracterizado por alta tecnología con mayor inserción en el mercado exterior, lo cual genera mayor crecimiento y una economía robusta con mejores condiciones para enfrentar una crisis.
Análisis de los indicadores de pobreza en México. El papel de las transferencias públicas y privadas, 2010-2016
Authors: García-Amador Cecilia , Mora-Rivera Jorge
Published: October 2022

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la evolución de los indicadores de pobreza en hogares receptores de transferencias privadas (remesas internacionales) y en aquellos beneficiados por transferencias públicas (Prospera/ oportunidades) para el periodo 2010-2016 e identificar cuál de estos grupos ha tenido mejor desempeño en esos indicadores para dicho tiempo. Se empleó un análisis estadístico descriptivo con información del MCS-ENIGH. Los resultados muestran una disminución mayor en los índices de pobreza en los hogares que reciben transferencias privadas en comparación con aquellos que reciben beneficios públicos en todos los años de estudio. Asimismo, los hallazgos evidenciaron un comportamiento diferenciado por tipo de transferencias en los índices de pobreza entre los sectores urbano y rural; siendo este último el más beneficiado.
Virtual reality-based animal anatomy model: a new possible approach for veterinary education in Indonesia
Authors: Cahyadi Danang Dwi , Asfarian Auzi , Nurhidayat  , Nisa' Chairun , Supratikno  , Novelina Savitri , Setijanto Heru , Agungpriyono Srihadi
Published: October 2022

Cadaveric dissection method is classical learning method as well as the gold standard for veterinary students to learn anatomy. However, development of alternative methods is needed since ethical issues of animal use has become challenge in veterinary anatomy education. The need for innovation is increasingly relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Implementation of the cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology can provide positive impacts in distance education. Therefore, establishment of VR-based animal anatomy learning system could answer the need, not only in this physical distancing-required situation but also for future veterinary education in Indonesia. In addition, understanding the key concerns and interdisciplinary collaboration will be needed in the establishment of the comprehensive VR-based veterinary anatomy learning system.
Cystotomy kasus urolithiasis pada anjing pomeranian
Authors: Lailiyyah Rintik Nangiimatul , Indriastuti Feny , Lesmana Muhamad Arfan
Published: October 2022

Urolithiasis merupakan adanya pembentukan sedimen di dalam saluran perkencingan yang terdiri dari satu atau lebih kristaloid urin yang sukar larut. Tulisan ini melaporkan proses penanganan melalui cystotomy kasus urolithiasis pada anjing pomeranian di Klinik Hewan Drh. Feny Indriastuti Purwokerto. Anjing betina ras pomeranian dengan bobot badan 2,9 kg menunjukkan respon sakit saat dilakukan palpasi pada regio hipogastrik. Anjing mengalami hematuria dan stranguria selama setahun terakhir. Hasil pencitraan ultrasonografi didapatkan massa hiperekoik pada vesika urinaria. Hasil pemeriksaan hematologi menunjukkan anjing mengalami leukositosis. Tindakan yang dilakukan pada anjing adalah cystotomy. Urolit yang dikeluarkan berukuran 3,5 cm. Anjing disarankan diberikan diet pakan khusus untuk gangguan urinari pascabedah.
Effect Ulomoides dermestoides extract to TNF-α expression and kidney histopathology in diabetic rat model
Authors: Andre Giovanni  , Hendrawan Viski Fitri , Mahdi Chanif
Published: October 2022

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a degenerative disease that often occurs, that is caused by impaired insulin production and damage to the cell β pancreas. This disease is characterized by increased levels of glucose in the blood, which interferes with insulin production in the body. Rattus norvegicus was used as an animal model of diabetes mellitus with streptozotocin 20 mg/kg and five experimental groups with three therapeutic doses of 2.3 mg/kg, 4.6 mg/kg, and 9.2 mg/kg. The total flavonoid equivalent contained in Ulomoides dermetoides was 1.48 g/mL. Immunohistochemistry results showed therapeutic doses of 2.3 mg/kg and 4.6 mg/kg can reduce TNF-α expression in kidney tissue, but a dose of 9.2 mg/kg had no effect when compared to the positive control. Necrosis and protein deposits were seen in the renal tubules in the four treatment groups compared with the negative control. A dose of 2.3 mg/kg was the best treatment with high TNF-α expression and can repair kidney tissues.
Estimation Hazard of Lung Cancer Due to Radiate Radon Gas in Diyala Governorate Schools
Authors: Jassem Kadhim Mothana , Ahmed Ebrahiem Sameera
Published: October 2022

In this research, the concentration of radon gas has been calculated in the classrooms of schools in Diyala Governorate by using the nuclear track detector (CR-39), which was one of the organic solid-state nuclear detectors (SSNTDs). After calculating the radon gas concentration, the lung cancer cases were calculated. The results showed that the lowest value was found in (Alshumue) school (4.753) people. In contrast, the highest value was found in (Habhib) school (20.421). The average values of lung cancer cases in Diyala governorate were equal to (9.319) per person. The results showed that the number of lung cancer cases per year per million persons in Diyala Governorate schools was below the allowed limit from (ICRP) agency (170-230) people.
Biological Evaluation and Antioxidant Studies of Nio, Pdo and Pt Nanoparticles Synthesized from a New Schiff Base Complexes
Authors: Abduljabbar Amer Adnan , Karem Lekaa k. abdul karem
Published: October 2022

This research included the preparation of Ni, Pd oxide and Pt metal nanoparticles derived from Schiff base (E)-2-(((2,5-dichlorophenyl)imino)methyl)-4-methyl phenol octahedral from Ni(II) complex and square planar from Pd(II) and Pt(II) complexes using pulsed laser ablation immersed in deionized water. The optical properties of the prepared NiO, PdO, and Pt nanoparticles were investigated using UV-Visible spectra and FTIR spectrophotometer. The shape and structure were analyzed by Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and the X-ray Diffraction Instrument XRD. By using the Scherrer equation, the results showed Ni, Pd, and Pt nanos with average particle sizes of 28.53nm, 20.47nm, and 22.30nm. The biological activity of the nanocomposites was tested against two types of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, and one type of fungus, such as candida Albicans, using antibiotics (Ceftriaxone and metronidazole), showing promising results and the DPPH radical scanning activity is a standard test in studies of antioxidant activity for them.
Growth and Characterization of Vacuum Annealing AgCuInSe2 Thin Film
Authors: Hameed Athab Rana , Hussein Bushra H.
Published: October 2022

The influence of annealing on quaternary compound Ag0.9Cu0.1InSe2 (ACIS) thin film is considered a striking semiconductor for second-generation solar cells. The film deposited by thermal evaporation with a thickness of about 700 nm at R.T and vacuum annealing at temperatures (373,473) K for 1 hour. It was deposited in a vacuum of 4.5*10-5 Torr on a glass substrate. From XRD and AFM analysis, it is evident that Ag0.9Cu0.1InSe2 films are polycrystalline in nature, having ideal stoichiometric composition. Structural analysis indicated that annealing the films following the deposition resulted in the increasing polycrystalline phase with the preferred orientation along (112) direction. , increasing crystallite size and average grain size after annealing . The optical properties of these films are determined by the wavelength between 400 nm – 1000 nm. The band gap of the Ag0.9Cu0.1InSe2 films was evaluated to be (1.68-1.5) eV, and the optical constants calculated, such as the refractive index, the extinction coefficient, and the real and imaginary parts of the dielectric constant.
Turbidity Changes in the Tigris River Using Satellite Data During the COVID-19 Related Lockdown
Authors: H. Obaid Omar , AbdulAmeer Inbethaq
Published: October 2022

In the present study, an attempt has been made to study the change in water quality of the river in terms of turbidity during lockdown associated with COVID-19. Iraq announced the longest-ever lockdown on 25 March 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic. 
In the absence of ground observations, remote sensing data was adopted, especially during this period. The change in the visible region's spectral reflectance of water in part of the river has been analyzed using the Landsat 8 OLI multispectral remote sensing data at Tigris River, Salah al-Din province (Bayji / near the refinery), Iraq. It was found that the green and red bands are most sensitive and can be used to estimate turbidity. Furthermore, the temporal variation in turbidity was also analyzed through a normalized difference turbidity index NDTI at each location. The NDTI decreased by 7.14% in April 2020 (lockdown period) as compared to November 2020 (6 months after lockdown), when it was observed that the turbidity in the river (near Bayji oil refinery) had drastically decreased.
 The study confirmed that the remote sensing approach can be used to make qualitative estimates on turbidity, even in the absence of field observations. It was concluded that the water quality of Tigris River has improved and has shown signs of restoration.
Fabrication of Natural Gelcoats (Epoxy/ Pumpkin Peels Fibers) Composites with High Mechanical and Thermal Properties
Authors: Qasem Afiaa , Hamdi Jassim Widad
Published: October 2022

Pumpkin waste powder was used as a coloring and strengthening filler in epoxy to prepare a natural gelcoat . The Pumpkin powder was mixed with different weight ratios (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8%) to the epoxy matrix to select the best value of powder addition. The effect of the pumpkin particle size on the mechanical properties (impact, flexural, hardness, and wear loss) using two different sizes (2.5 and 1.25 microns) was studied. The impact strength increased from (10.09 KJ/ m2) for neat epoxy to (14.79 KJ/ m2) for epoxy with  1% of micron pumpkin fibers ( MPF) with particle size 2.5 micrometer and (14.21 KJ/ m2) for epoxy with 4% (1.25 MPF), flexural strength increased from (41.94 MPa) for neat epoxy to (~ 46 MPa) for epoxy with  1% of  2.5 MPF  and to (50.17 MPa) for epoxy with 4% of 1.25 MPF, hardness of neat epoxy was (~ 77) and almost maintained its value for epoxy with  1% of 2.5 MPF and for epoxy with 4%  of 1.25 MPF. At almost the weight fractions addition of pumpkin fibers to epoxy, the (EP/1.25MPF) composite shows a higher wear resistance than the (EP/2.5MPF) composite. The density, thermal conductivity, and water diffusion (for 1-4 weeks' immersion) of (EP/2.5MPF) and (EP/1.25MPF) composites were carried out at different weight percentages of pumpkin fibers. SEM and EDS techniques were employed to fix the microstructure and the elemental composition of (EP/2.5MPF) and (EP/1.25MPF) composites, respectively. The internal structure of the composites has been linked with their macroscopic characteristics, such as the color degree of natural gelcoats and their mechanical and thermal properties.
Evaluation of Insulin Resistance and Glutathione-S-transferase in Iraqi Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Authors: Khalid Jaid Hadeel , Muqdad Khaleel Fayhaa , Noori Salman Isam , Ahmed Abd Baydaa
Published: October 2022

Diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) is a metabolic disorder that influences above 450 million individuals around the world. Type 2 diabetes is a lack of insulin due to pancreatic β-cell malfunction and insulin resistance. This study aimed to detect insulin resistance using homeostasis model assessment (HOMA IR) and determined the correlation with glutathione-s-transferase (GST) activity in T2DM and neuropathy patients as a predictor of oxidative stress, which occurs when the oxidation-antioxidant equilibrium is disrupted. Reactive oxygen species causes vascular injury and a series of inflammation. In the present study, the results show there is no significant difference in diabetic patients (DM) and neuropathy patients (NU) versus healthy people in insulin resistance (p> 0.05). GST activity significantly differs between the patients and healthy groups (p≤0.05). Moreover, this study has reported an improvement in insulin resistance and high activity of GST in the patient's group as a warning sign of excessive oxidative stress. There was no evidence revealing a link between insulin resistance and GST. The present study has demonstrated that HOMA-IR had a positive relationship with fasting blood sugar and insulin in the neuropathy group and diabetic group and a negative relationship with high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
Kavinia altoandina (Basidiomycota, Gomphales), a new species from the Andean Mountains of northern Chile
Authors: Sandoval-Leiva Pablo , Calle Adriana , Robledo Gerardo
Published: October 2022

Kavinia altoandina is a new species from the Andean Mountains in northern Chile. It is characterized by a hydnoid hymenophore that is white to cream when young but olive green when mature, as well as by the cylindrical to fusiform, verrucose basidiospores, 7.5?11.8 × 3.3?4.5 ?m. In addition, phylogenetic relationships inferred from internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences support K. altoandina as a new species related to K. chacoserrana from Argentina.
Integrated Approach to Leak Detection Using High-Definition Electromagnetic Technology, Production Logging, and Ultrasonic Logs – A Case Study
Authors:   Halliburton, Adedamola Adesoji , Chakraborty Diptaroop ,   Halliburton, Sedlacek Ariel ,   Halliburton, Tambwe Tshissola ,   Sonangol, Hay Neil ,   Sonangol, Dode Salomao ,   Sonangol, Cruz Abel ,   Sonangol, Rodrigues Jose ,   Sonangol, Nzau Jose ,   Sonangol, Cunha Adriano ,   Sonangol, Mavuba Olivio ,   Sonangol, Andrade Domingos ,   Sonangol
Published: October 2022

The importance of well integrity cannot be over-emphasized due to the environmental and economic implications of the associated challenges. The integrity of oil and gas wells is of utmost significance throughout their lifecycle from drilling to abandonment. Various subsurface events could lead to the deterioration of the integrity of wells over time. Corrosion of the tubulars is a major well integrity challenge in the oil and gas industry as it causes metal losses and this in turn could lead to pressure communication/ fluid leakage across damaged zones. Hence, a comprehensive understanding of the source of leaks becomes very important in order to plan appropriate remedial actions and also to evaluate the general tubular conditions to avoid future well integrity issues. To perform such investigations, more often the companies prefer to use solutions without retrieving any completion thus making it essential to have advanced technologies that work in through-tubing logging scenarios. This work focuses on an integrated approach in the successful diagnosis of tubular leaks by combining high-definition electromagnetic technology with production log data and ultrasonic logs. The first part of the well integrity assessment was carried out without having to pull any completions as the electromagnetic tool was deployed through the tubing. The capability of the high-definition electromagnetic technology in resolving metal loss in up to five concentric strings is the first critical piece of the solution. Later production logs and ultrasonic logs were run and integrated with the electromagnetic data to provide a complete understanding of the identified leak zones. For the presented case study, the primary objective of the well integrity evaluation was to determine the leak point between the 9-5/8” and 13-3/8” casings by running through the existing completions, as pressure communication was observed on surface between the respective annuli. From the analysis of the acquired data, significant metal loss was observed in the second string (9-5/8” pipe) and this was corroborated later by the ultrasonic data and production logs. In addition, considerable metal loss was observed in the third string of pipe (13-3/8” pipe) near the 20” casing shoe (4th string) with a corresponding diagnosis observed from the acquired temperature log. The successful determination of the leak points has helped the operator plan the appropriate remedial actions to fix the annuli in communication and also the unanticipated 13-3/8” pipe damage.
New Iterative Resistivity Modelling Workflow Reduces Uncertainty in the Assessment of Water Saturation in Deeply-Invaded Reservoirs
Authors:   BP, Merletti German , Rabinovich Michael ,   BP, Al Hajri Salim ,   BP, Dawson William ,   BP, Farmer Russell ,   ADNOC, Ambia Joaquin ,   The University of Texas at Austin, Torres-Verdín Carlos ,   The University of Texas at Austin
Published: October 2022

A new iterative modelling workflow has been designed to reduce uncertainty of water saturation (Sw) calculations in the tight Barik sandstone in the Sultanate of Oman. Results from this case study indicate that Sw can be overestimated by up-to twenty saturation units if the as-acquired deep resistivity is used in volumetric calculations. Overbalanced drilling causes deep invasion of water-based mud (WBM) filtrate into porous and permeable rocks, leading to radial displacement of in-situ saturating fluids away from the wellbore. In low-porosity reservoirs drilled with WBM the inability of the filtration process to quickly build impermeable mudcake translates into long radial transition zones. Under certain reservoir and drilling conditions, deep resistivity logs cannot reliably measure true formation resistivity and are therefore unable to provide an accurate assessment of hydrocarbon saturation. The effect of mud-filtrate invasion on resistivity logs has been extensively documented; processing techniques utilize resistivity inversion and tool-specific forward modeling to provide uninvaded formation resistivity logs which are much better suited for in-place resource volume assessment. However, sensitivity analysis shows that the accuracy of invasion-corrected logs dramatically decreases as the depth of invasion increases whereby the inversion process needs to be further constrained. The new workflow is designed to reduce the non-uniqueness of true formation resistivity models, so that they honor multiple and independent petrophysical data. The inversion routine utilizes a Bayesian algorithm coupled with Markov-Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) sampling. Inversion results are iteratively modified based upon two rock property models: one derived from rock-core data (helium expansion porosity and Dean- Stark saturations), and the other using an equivalent log interpretation of thick reservoir intervals from oil-based mud (OBM) wells. Simulated borehole-resistivity are compared to field logs after each validation loop against rock property models. The new inversion-based workflow is extensively tested in the unconventional tight Barik formation across water-free hydrocarbon and perched water intervals and inversion-derived Sw models are independently validated by capillary pressure-derived saturation-height models and fluid inflow rate from production logs.
Using Digital Rock Physics to Evaluate Novel Percussion Core Quality
Authors:   BP, Lakshtanov Dmitry , Zapata Yuliana ,   BP, Saucier Dave ,   BP, Cook Jennie ,   BP, Eve Robin ,   BP, Lancaster Mark ,   BP, Lane Nathan ,   BP, Gettemy Glen ,   BP, Sincock Kevan ,   Independent Consultant, Liu Elizabeth ,   Independent Consultant, Geetan Rosemarie ,   Bifrost Energy, Draper Ian ,   Baker Hughes, Gill Tim ,   Baker Hughes
Published: October 2022

This paper details a benchmarking and validation workflow using digital rock physics (DRP) to evaluate the effectiveness of various percussion sidewall core (PSWC) acquisition methods. The workflow consists of obtaining digital rock properties and images of reference material to compare with material obtained from laboratory percussion sidewall acquisition, including novel designs. This analysis allows insight into the acquisition processes and potential sources of damage in the PSWC technique, and potentially other rock sampling techniques, and offers an opportunity to evaluate its appropriateness as a subsurface rock sample acquisition method. Six sandstones of known properties were used in the testing program to cover a wide range of particularly low and medium, unconfined compressive strengths (UCS). Reference plugs were cut from all samples. The sandstone samples were then used as the parent material in laboratory testing of various designs of PSWC bullets. The PSWC bullets, including novel designs, were shot in simulated downhole environments. Both reference plugs and test plugs were imaged with high-resolution X-ray micro-Computed Tomography (micro-CT) at resolutions between 2 and 11 microns, and digital rock analysis was conducted on all samples. Using pre- and post-test images, damage could be identified and petrophysical properties including porosity and permeability could be determined and directly compared. Digital rock physics provide unique insight to evaluate and quantify changes (or lack of changes) to the sample material subjected to the PSWC acquisition. Damage encountered in the test samples includes grain crushing and compaction that degrades storage and transport properties, and dilatant zones that locally enhance transport properties. The presence, frequency, and distribution of these zones are dependent on experimental parameters. In all cases, undisturbed rock fabric could be identified in each sample and intact texture was verified by comparison with reference material. A novel and efficient method for acquiring and evaluating subsurface samples was developed and benchmarked. Lab results indicate this method may be equally applicable to low and mid-range UCS rocks. This approach enables a cost-effective reservoir characterization strategy. By optimizing PSWC bullet design and coupling this with a mature, image-based digital rock technology, this work demonstrated that the samples and results obtained by this method are representative, and that the controls on storage and transport properties are well understood.
FROM TOURISM GEOGRAPHY PERSPECTIVE SALDA LAKE (TURKEY) AND NEAR SURROUNDING
Authors:   Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Geography, Burdur, Turkey, KAPLUHAN Erol , KRASTEV Viliyan ,   University of Economics Varna, Management Faculty, Department of Tourism, Varna, Bulgaria, KASSYMOVA Aigerim M. ,   Zhetysu University named after I. Zhansugurov, Higher School of Lawööö and Economics, Taldykorgan, Republic of Kazakhstan, TASKALIYEVA Gaukhar B. ,   Atyrau University named after H. Dosmukhamedov, Faculty of natural and agricultural sciences, Atyrau, Republic of Kazakhstan, OKUDAN Büşra ,   Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Geography, Burdur, Turkey
Published: October 2022

Salda Lake, located within the borders of Yeşilova district of Burdur province in the Antalya Section of the Mediterranean Region, is one of Turkey's most popular tourist attractions. Located in the southwest of Turkey and encompassing many lake basins, the “Lakes Region” has been designated as the “Lakes Region Ecotourism Development Region” in the Turkey 2023 tourism strategy and attention has been drawn to the tourism potential of the lakes in the region. Located in the Lakes Region, Lake Salda draws attention with its natural beaches and water sports opportunities, rich flora and fauna, recreation areas and camping areas by the lake, various accommodation opportunities and natural beauties, healing lake waters and rich tourism diversity. Rural tourism, lake tourism, ecological tourism, winter tourism, botanical tourism, health tourism and cultural tourism are the most developed types of tourism in and around Salda Lake. In this research, the geographical location, tourism potential and main tourism resources of both Yeşilova district and Salda Lake were examined. In addition, in this article focused on tourism geography, the negative ecological and socio-economic effects of increasing human pressure and tourism activities around Salda Lake were investigated. In this study, which deals with the examination of Salda Lake and its surroundings in terms of recreation and tourism activities, the natural and human environmental factors of the region are analyzed, and the main tourism advantages and disadvantages of the region are discussed. At the beginning of the most important results obtained from this research, it has been determined that factors such as climate change, uncontrolled and intense touristic flow, increasing environmental pollution and illegal construction threaten sustainable tourism in the Salda Lake basin.
MATERNIDADE ROMATIZADA: EXPECTATIVAS DO PAPEL SOCIAL FEMININO PÓS-CONCEPÇÃO
Authors: PEREIRA TAVARES DE ALCANTARA PATRICIA , Alves Dias Tamires , De Castro Morais Kamila , Da Silva Santos Yanca Carolina , Martins da Silva José Wagner , Bastos Ferreira Tavares Natália , Calixto Gomes Samara , De Sousa Morais Ana Beatriz
Published: October 2022

O estudo objetivou compreender como a construção social em que a mulher está inserida, pode gerar implicações para a maternidade. Trata-se de um estudo de natureza exploratória e descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa, que utilizou a investigação em campo. A população foi constituída por 13 participantes as quais estivessem no período puerperal, usuárias da Atenção Básica da rede pública de saúde do município de Iguatu-CE. A coleta ocorreu no período de agosto a novembro de 2020. Ressalta-se que as fala expostas nos resultados, retratam a existência de uma imposição social em torno da figura feminina para a maternidade, além disso, refere-se a alguns desafios e dificuldades oriundos após a descoberta da gravidez. Quanto as consequências da romantização, denota-se a existência de uma sobrecarga, podendo gerar uma gama de sentimentos, como angústia, tristeza, desamparo, frustração, entre outros. Verifica-se que maternidade é um momento ímpar, devendo se levar em consideração a história de cada mulher e sua subjetividade. Logo, a mulher necessita de apoio e suporte das pessoas mais significantes da sua vida.