bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rotten Fruit Detection Using IoT
Authors: Wasankar Prof. Snehal
Published: April 2024

Abstract: In order to tackle the ongoing problem of keeping fruits fresh, this research presents an automated freshness detection device. The main goal is to create a device that can test the gaseous content of fruit to assess its quality. The Arduino cloud is used in a way of making and controlling Arduino projects online. You can connect your Arduino boards to the internet and send or receive data from them. You can also create web pages or apps to show and control your projects. Arduino cloud computing is easy to use and does not require much coding. Node MCU esp8266 which we use to store and transfer the data and is a small board that can connect to the internet and run programs. It has a chip called ESP8266 that can do Wi-Fi and other things. You can use it to make smart devices or internet of things projects. The device makes use of a MQ4 gas sensor as well as a DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor. Its primary goals are to monitor temperature and humidity in degrees Celsius and to detect methane concentrations in parts per million. Trace amounts of methane gas generated during the decomposition process are detected using the MQ4 sensor. The device's results are displayed on a 16x2 LCD display. Extensive fruit testing is conducted utilizing a variety of fruits, with a particular emphasis on two popular fruits: apples and bananas. The gadget is adaptable and useful for a wide range of food-related businesses, such as fruit and vegetable vendors, homes, the packaging industry, restaurants, whole chains of restaurants, and farmers looking to maximize their revenues. Interestingly, the device's design places a strong emphasis on economy and simplicity, making it useful and accessible to a broad spectrum of consumers. To sum up, our automated freshness detection gadget meets the demands of various stakeholders in the food sector by providing a creative and practical solution to the problem of fruit freshness.
A Case Study on Integrated Science Class in the 2015 Revised National Curriculum: Focused on Characteristics of teachers Perception and Class
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, f f
Published: April 2024

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The Effects of Science Activities applied with the constructivist theory on Children s Scientific Inquiry Ability and Scientific Attitudes
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, f f
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study was to examine whether the science activities set forth in the Nuri course manual for teachers applied with the constructivist theory are effective for children s scientific inquiry ability and attitudes when the activities are executed by the children. To that end, 26 children aged 5 years attending H kindergarten in C city
in Gyeongsangnam-do were assigned to an experimental group and 25 children aged 5 years attending B kindergarten in the same city were assigned to a comparison group.
The children executed science activities about two times per week for a total of 15 weeks from the first week of April to the second week of July 2016 and the children s scientific inquiry ability and scientific attitudes were tested before and after the execution of activities. The results of the study indicated that the experimental group that executed the science activities applied with the constructivist theory was affected more by the activities in terms of both scientific inquiry ability and scientific attitudes compared to the comparison group that executed the science activities set forth in the manual for teachers as they were. Given the foregoing, the science activities set forth in the manual for teachers should be reviewed to modify and supplement or reorganize them so that teachers can more clearly understand the constructivist science intended to be implemented in the nature inquiry area of the Nuri course and implement it more easily.
A Case Study on Integrated Science Class in the 2015 Revised National Curriculum: Focused on Characteristics of teachers Perception and Class
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, f f
Published: April 2024

The present study attempted to analyze characteristics of science teachers’ perception and class in implementing the course of Integrated Science newly introduced in the 2015 Revised National Curriculum. For this, eight classes of four teachers with a different sub-major were analyzed and then the four teachers were interviewed, and analyzed the
class based on the science assessment manual to derive the characteristics of the class.
As a result, the major change of the class perceived by the teachers was the increase of the ‘Student-Centered Engagement Class.’ In the course based on various exploratory activities, lessons were implemented to improve scientific thinking ability, scientific inquiry ability, scientific communication ability, etc., and various methods as a
process-oriented assessment were appropriately adopted by using formative and summative tests. However, it was found that science teachers, in fact, felt burdened with the determination and evaluation of the level and scope of Integrated Science to teach in the classroom, and the difficulties related to this were solved through voluntary
participation such as ‘Teacher Research Group’. Based on these findings, some implications for the successful implementation of Integrated Science were discussed.
Methods of acquiring or selling property obtained in advance by criminal means, as an element of the criminalistic characteristics of crimes provided for in Article 175 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Ростовский юридический институт МВД России, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Андрей Владимирович Шевченко
Published: April 2024

The article explores methods of acquiring or selling property obtained in advance by criminal means, as an element of forensic characteristics and a component of forensic support. The issues of distinguishing between post-criminal use and unlawful disposal of property previously obtained by criminal means, the specifics of acquisition or sale (preparation, commission, concealment), including those of a remote nature, are considered.
Criminal and criminological support for countering terrorism
Authors:   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Валерий Валерьевич Носко
Published: April 2024

This article analyzes the current state of criminal and criminological support for countering terrorism. It notes the high degree of elaboration of the corresponding conceptual apparatus in regulatory acts. Attention is focused on the need for further scientific understanding and development of the content of regulatory legal acts that ensure the counteraction to terrorism. As for the criminallegal support for countering terrorism, there is a tendency to differentiate crimes of a terrorist nature and its positive character. A recommendation is made to include in the content of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation norms that correlate with the content of Article 22 of the Federal Law "On Countering Terrorism". The necessity of systematic work to prevent the spread of terrorist ideology through modern information technologies and their involvement in the terrorist activities of young people is noted. Recommendations are made for further development of counter-information activities in order to ensure counteraction to terrorism.
Problems of formation of the composition of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Донской государственный технический университет, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Леонид Владимирович Акопов , Игорь Александрович Сизько ,   Донской государственный технический университет, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия
Published: April 2024

The current issues of the formation of the composition of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation related to the reduction in the number of judges after the introduction in 2020 of the well-known amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation and the corresponding amendments to the Federal Constitutional Law "On the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation" are analyzed. The problematic aspects of the nomination and appointment of candidates for judicial positions are considered. The proposals to lift the age restriction for all judges of the Constitutional Court are substantiated.
A FORÇA MATERIAL DO CONHECIMENTO EM TRABALHO E EDUCAÇÃO NOS GOVERNOS LIGADOS AO PT: CONTRADIÇÕES DA DISPUTA NO ESTADO AMPLIADO
Authors: Ramos Marise
Published: April 2024

Quando o Partido dos Trabalhadores governou o Estado Brasileiro (2003-2016), as disputas pela educação implicaram a sociedade política com o propósito de superar as contrarreformas neoliberais. Intelectuais do GT 09 da ANPEd assumiram funções no poder executivo buscando atuar com base no conhecimento acumulado nesse campo. O artigo discute conteúdo, processos e contradições dessas disputas, bem como debates e dissensos no interior no próprio campo, concluindo sobre a relevância desse conhecimento para enfrentar o neoconservadorismo presente na sociedade, desafios no contexto do novo governo.
Palavras-chave: GT 09; trabalho e educação; ensino médio integrado; Decreto n. 2.208/1997; Decreto n. 5.154/2004.
DESKRIPSI HASIL KEMAMPUAN MENULIS TEKS NEGOSIASI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL STUDENT TEAM ACHIEVEMENT DIVISION PADA SISWA KELAS X MAN KOTA CIMAHI
Authors: Perdana Asni Ananda , Wikanengsih Wikanengsih , Kartiwi Yesi Maylani
Published: April 2024

Pada saat pembelajaran menulis, banyak siswa yang merasa kesulitan dalam menuangkan ide dan menggunakan bahasa dalam tulisannya. Selain itu, guru masih menggunakan metode tradisional sehingga siswa kurang termotivasi selama kegiatan pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu, peneliti menerapkan model Student Team Achievement Division dalam pembelajaran menulis teks negosiasi. Penelitian berikut bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran tentang kemampuan siswa dalam menulis teks negosiasi memakai model Student Team Achievement Division. Penelitian berikut menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, yakni menggambarkan hasil analisis mendalam dari seorang peneliti. Penelitian ini mengambil sampel dari 25 siswa kelas X IPS 2 MAN Kota Cimahi. Hasil kemampuan siswa menulis teks negosiasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 12% dari 25 siswa memperoleh skor tertinggi dan masuk ke dalam kategori sangat baik. Selanjutnya, 72% dari 25 siswa memperoleh skor ke dalam kategori baik, sedangkan siswa lainnya memperoleh skor ke dalam kategori cukup dengan presentase sebesar 16%. Kemampuan siswa kelas X IPS 2 meraih total skor sebanyak 2028 dengan rata-rata 81,12% dan dikategorikan baik. Maka, model Student Team Achievement Division efektif dan cocok digunakan pada proses pembelajaran menulis teks negosiasi.
ANALISIS MAJAS PADA LIRIK LAGU "TUHAN SEBUT SIA-SIA" KARYA AMIGDALA
Authors: Desripara Kinanti Habib , Sobari Teti , Abdurrokhman Dede
Published: April 2024

Bahasa merupakan salah satu identitas terpenting dari suatu negara. Karena, bahasa sebagai alat untuk berinteraksi dengan masyarakat. Salah satu bagian dari bahasa yaitu majas. Majas merupakan cara untuk menampilkan atau mengungkapkan diri dalam Bahasa. Majas sering dipakai pada pembuatan karya sastra, seperti puisi, cerpen, naskah, serta novel. Namun, bukan berarti majas dalam kehidupan sehari-hari tidak terpakai. Masyarakat tetap memakainya, tetapi majas lebih sering digunakan untuk remaja Indie Â serta pembuatan karya sastra. Dengan pengertian yang telah disampaikan, penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh ketertarikan peneliti terhadap majas yang terdapat dalam lirik lagu â€œTuhan sebut sia-siaâ€ karya Amigdala. Tujuan dari penelitian yang akan dibahas adalah untuk memahami dan mengetahui Â majas yang terdapat pada lirik lagu. Penulisan lirik lagu selalu disampaikan dengan gaya Bahasa yang menarik, serta mengandung makna yang indah. Metode yang akan digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif yaitu suatu metode yang sangat efektif bertujuan dapat mendeskripsikan atau menggambarkan suatu fenomena yang ada, baik fenoma alamiah atau fenomena hasil rekayasa, serta menggunakan analisis kajian Stilistika yaitu ilmu yang meneliti gaya Bahasa, analisis makna yang terdapat didalam karya sastra. Dengan menggunakan kajian stilistika, peneliti berusaha untuk mendeskripsikan majas yang terdapat didalam lirik lagu. Hasil yang didapat dari penelitian ini adalah setiap bait lirik lagu pasti tersimpan makna dan majas tertentu, seperti majas simili, majas metafora, serta majas hiperbola.
ANALISIS PESAN YANG TERKANDUNG DALAM PUISI "ASA YANG TAK TERBILANG" KARYA SITI SUHARNI SIMAMORA S
Authors: Nitami Fitri , Wikanengsih  , Nurhayati Enung
Published: April 2024

Puisi merupakan sebuah karya tulisan yang mengandung amanat atau pesan didalamnya, pesan yang disampaikan dalam sebuah puisi memiliki makna yang dapat diambil hikmahnya. Sehingga perlu dilakukan analisis pesan yang terkadung pada puisi secara mendalam, agar dapat ditemukan hal yang dapat dipetik untuk memaknai kehidupan. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah apa pesan atau amanat yang terkandung dalam puisi asa yang tak terbilang? Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan amanat atau pesan yang terkandung pada puisi tersebut. analisis pesan yang terkandung dalam puisi â€œasa tak terbilangâ€ penting untuk diteliti agar menemukan pesan yang disampaikan oleh penyair dalam puisi tersebut. penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif yang mana hasil penelitian dideskripsikan dengan menyimpulkan isi pesanÂ  yang terkandung dalam puisi. Teknik atau cara analisis data dalam penelitian ini yaitu membaca isi puisi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian terdapat hasil kesimpulan bahwa pesan yang terkandung didalam puisi â€œasa yang Tak Terbilangâ€ Karya Siti Suharni Simamora yaitu, sekeras apapun kehidupan dan seberapa banyak impian yang dicita-citakan, jangan pernah berhenti untuk menjalani dan menggapainya sehingga dapat menyelesaikan ribuan asa yang tak terbilang dan tidak berputus asa.
Notas sobre nuestra ambivalencia
Authors: Stephan Cassiana , Padilla Ramírez Andrés Leonardo
Published: April 2024

This article presents some notes about my post-doctoral research, which starts from the problematization of the bounds of the self with itself, with others and with the world in relation to the experience of medusic and narcissistic loves. Through the Foucauldian notion of “spirituality” and the Butlerian concepts of “melancholy” and “ambivalence”, the research turns to the short story “Tigrela” by Lygia Fagundes Telles, and to the novel A paixão segundo G.H by Clarice Lispector. Thereby, I try to indicate psychic and social ambivalence of the self with regard to the tension between affections – love and hate –, and to the tension between the processes of identification and dis-identification of the self in relation to the criteria for defining humanity and animality. In other words, based on Telles and Lispector, I seek to point out the ambivalence of affections regarding the animality that crosses and constitutes our humanity. In this essay, I first introduce the nodular concepts of my research; then, I try to show how they are operated in the context of the interpretation of the works by Telles and Lispector.
Flexural Performance in Eco-Friendly Building Materials: The Role of Sawdust and Steel Fibre in Cement Composites
Authors:   Obakin O.A. &  Ajayi S.A.  Department of Architecture  University of Ibadan  Oyo State, Nigeria, Obakin O.A. , Ajayi S.A.
Published: April 2024

The emergence of environmentally sustainable construction materials has become a central focus in modern construction methods, prompted by the necessity to reduce ecological footprints and promote sustainable progress. This study investigates the flexural strength of concrete beams with varying combinations of steel fibres and sawdust, considering two curing periods of 7 and 28 days. The results show that the incorporation of steel fibres generally enhanced flexural strength, with the highest strengths of 5.4 MPa and 5.8 MPa observed in beams containing 10% steel fibre. Conversely, excessive sawdust content (10%) led to a decline in flexural strength, emphasizing the detrimental effect of sawdust on concrete's mechanical properties. Notably, beams with 0.5% steel fibre and 5% sawdust exhibited enhanced flexural strength, even surpassing the control group, highlighting the reinforcing role of steel fibres. These results provide valuable insights into optimizing the composition of sustainable cement composites to achieve superior flexural strength, contributing to more resilient and eco-friendly construction materials. Keywords: Flexural Strength, Concrete Beams, Steel Fibres, Sawdust, Sustainable Cement Composites
Geotechnical Properties of Cement-Stabilized Lateritic Soil with Bamboo Leaf Ash in the Takie Area of Ogbomoso
Authors:   Department of Architecture  University of Ibadan Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Obakin O.A. , Oladunmoye O.M. , Ajayi S.A. , Taiwo J.B.
Published: April 2024

This paper presents findings related to the impact of Bamboo Leaf Ash (BLA) and cement stabilization on the lateritic soil in the Takie Area of Ogbomoso. The study employed various testing methodologies to assess soil characteristics, particle size distribution, and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) under different stabilization conditions. Chemical analysis compared Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and BLA, demonstrating distinct differences between the two materials. The results of particle size distribution affirmed an intermediate, moderately graded soil with low clay content primarily comprising sand and gravel. The CBR tests unveiled the considerable influence of cement and BLA percentages on the soil's bearing capacity in both unsoaked and soaked conditions. Notably, the introduction of 2% cement displayed the highest CBR value, especially when paired with 10% BLA, showing promising results for soil strength enhancement. Conversely, the impact of BLA on soil strength in soaked conditions was less pronounced. This research provides valuable insights into the use of BLA and cement stabilization in lateritic soil, contributing to the understanding of soil behavior for engineering applications. Keywords: Geotechnical Properties, Cement Stabilization, Lateritic Soil, Bamboo Leaf Ash, California Bearing Ratio. Aims Research Journal Reference Format: Obakin, O. A., Oladunmoye, O.M., Ajayi, S.A.. & Taiwo J.B. (2023): Geotechnical Properties of Cement-Stabilized Lateritic Soil with Bamboo Leaf Ash in the Takie Area of Ogbomoso. Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research Journal Vol. 9. No. 4. Pp 19-26. . www.isteams.net/aimsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/V9N4P2
INSTRUMENTS MITIGATING THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN AGRICULTURE
Authors: Wielechowski Michał , Jędruchniewicz Andrzej , Kotyza Pavel
Published: April 2024

Aim: The aim of the study is to identify and characterize agricultural policy instruments employed to mitigate the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. It also aims to propose new and modified state policy instruments to counter the pandemic’s negative consequences in agriculture. Methods: We employed a qualitative approach using expert reviews to refine agricultural policy instruments aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fifteen independent experts critically evaluated our internally formulated instrument proposals, providing in-depth feedback and assessments. These expert assessments were conducted in June-July 2023. Results: The primary entities that provide public financial support for agriculture in Poland are the Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture (ARiMR), the Agricultural Social Insurance Fund (KRUS), and the National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR). The study developed and refined a range of instruments to counteract the detrimental effects of pandemics on agriculture. These tools, refined through expert insights, address key challenges such as market access, labor availability, logistical issues, and health risks in farming activities. The Integrated Agricultural Platform (IAP), Anti-Crisis Agricultural Fund (ACAF), and other state-supported initiatives constitute a comprehen­sive strategy designed not only to alleviate immediate impacts, but also to strengthen long-term resilience. Conclusions: This proactive and multifaceted approach is essential to ensure the stability and sustainability of the agricultural sector in the face of potential future health crises, including pandemics.
Identification and prevention of refeeding syndrome in pediatric intensive care
Authors: Stevic Marija , Vlajkovic-Ivanovic Ana , Petrov-Bojicic Ivana , Ristic Nina , Budic Ivana , Marjanovic Vesna , Simic Dusica
Published: April 2024

?Refeeding syndrome? is described in the literature as a range of metabolic and electrolyte disorders that result from starting nutritional rehabilitation in malnourished patients. Without a universally accepted definition, data on ?refeeding syndrome? incidence are heterogeneous. In most cases, a clinician will subjectively identify ?refeeding syndrome,? many authors have developed their purposes and criteria for it in their studies. Using the PubMed database and the appropriate filters (?refeeding syndrome?-related terms: refeeding syndrome, pediatrics, child, nutrition support, nutrition assessment, malnutrition), a search of the published literature was conducted. The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition?s 2020 recommendations are the only guidelines for identifying children with or at risk for ?refeeding syndrome?. High-quality scientific evidence regarding the clinical syndrome is absent, so we need further research in all ?refeeding syndrome?-related areas, from validation to better identification of risk factors, definitions of ?refeeding syndrome,? and standardization of treatment protocols. For now, clinicians must remain vigilant to protect patients from the potentially devastating consequences of the ?refeeding syndrome.?
A Solitary Pinkish Nodule on the Abdomen: A Quiz
Authors: Russo Roberto , Cozzani Emanuele , D'Agostino Federica , Guadagno Antonio , Parodi Aurora
Published: April 2024

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Einstein, Heisenberg and C2-inertia
Authors: MD Nešić
Published: April 2024

In science history the conflict between Einstein and the Copenhagen school (quantum mechanics) is well known. On the one hand, Einstein's strict determinism, on the other, Heisenberg's uncertainty relations, the collapse of the wave function and the chance at the micro level, regardless of the macroscopic explanations of the postulate cmax=const, regardless of the initial mass. At the time when our Galaxy was the whole world and the mutual velocities in it were negligible according to the speed of light, Einstein held that the mass of the world was one and unique. In 1985, in a lecture on quantum electrodynamics– QED: THE STRANGE THEORY OF LIGHT AND MATTER–Feynman says that he only describes how nature behaves without being able to explain why it behaves like that because no one understands this; and Laughlin in 2005 says, already with the title of his book–A DIFFERENT UNIVERSE: Reinventing Physics From The Bottom Down–that an effort on understanding this fact to humanity is yet to come. This article shows that one should start from the very postulate cmax=const, rethinking this experimental fact–because Einstein's explanation from 1916 is insufficient and in fact wrong: he tacitly takes the coordinate system of the railway embankment as absolute, and to the train speed adds to or subtracts the light speed. And rethinking will lead us to the necessary Heisenberg relations of uncertainty, c2 inertia and new insights into the property of relativity and symmetry of the vacuum itself, to the explanation of the EPR paradox and the so-called the twin paradox. And all together to one Universe, really different from how we imagine it today with a Big Bang.
Application of Machine Learning Tools to Material Science: A Mini-Review
Authors: TA Orhadahwe
Published: April 2024

Machine learning has become a global trend in artificial intelligence and computing. Its application cuts across different industrial verticals. The application of machine learning algorithms in material science and related fields is becoming a topic of interest to many researchers. However, unlike other fields such as health, sports, communication, and agriculture, the use of machine learning in material science is still in its ideation stage. This mini-review is designed to explore some of those machine learning tools that have been applied to material science, the importance of machine learning in material science, and the challenges limiting the implementation of machine learning techniques in material science. One of the major findings from this review is that the limited availability of material science data is a major challenge to the implementation of machine learning algorithms. A specialized material science data repository was recommended.
Data mining patterns of receptor-drug interactions across vast biological and chemical space
Authors:   , Witts James A.
Published: April 2024

The aim of the project was to determine how machine learning tools can assist in the process of drug discovery and in silico screening. As the development costs and attrition rates for candidate compounds can be high, a method of predicting likelihood for approval or for therapeutic promise with machine learning and high performance computing tools could be of great beneﬁt to medical researchers, biotech, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The ﬁrst phase of the project was to determine if knowledge of the recorded in vitro protein interactions of particular compounds (listed in DrugBank and ToxCast) would be suﬃcient to determine whether a candidate compound could be designated as having a good (i.e approved drug) or a bad (i.e toxic) proﬁle. The learning models assessed showed promise in correctly designating candidate compounds based on a small number of proteins used for pharmacological proﬁling, with over 90% overall proﬁling prediction accuracy in the best case, however the vast majority of interactions between compounds and proteins are unknown and so a predictive approach is needed. The second phase of the project was to provide a method for predicting these hitherto unknown interactions, by predicting protein-compound interaction pairs through clustering techniques. Several clustering methods based on protein and compound similarity measurement techniques were investigated and found that when tested on blind in vitro interactions, approximately half on average were detected successfully, highlighting the promising potential to strengthen the predictive proﬁling models. The third and ﬁnal phase of the project focused on the development of a compound and protein target prediction interface, TargetPredict (http://proteins.swan.ac.uk/cheminf/), which incorporates the data and methodologies presented throughout the whole project into a single centralised source, to provide the sector for the ﬁrst time with a uniﬁed tool, avoiding the onerousness of current approaches that either require the use of multiple often incompatible websites or require extensive coding experience.
Involving the Engineering Students in Laboratory Work Through the Method of Experiment to Improve Academic Performance
Authors: Arefyeva Lyudmila P. , Duca Valentina V.
Published: April 2024

Introduction. The relevance of the study of the indicated topic lies in the insufficient study of the influence of means and methods used in laboratory classes on the performance of engineering students. The problem of improving academic performance is closely related to the motivation of learning and students’ involvement in the work in the classroom. The discipline “Materials Science” is a basic discipline for the majority of engineering disciplines and allows to introduce the method of experimentation into laboratory classes to increase the involvement and, as a consequence, the performance of students of the specialities under consideration.

Objective. Studying the relationship between student involvement in experimental work during classes and the level of mastering the educational program.

Materials and methods. The author’s tasks in test form were used as methodological tools to assess the level of mastering the studied material. The methods of mathematical statistics were used to process the obtained data and to determine the level of learning achievement.

Results. The sample consisted of 66 students from five engineering majors at Don State Technical. It has been found that the use of a demonstration experiment conducted by the teacher with explanations and visual aids during the laboratory practice has virtually no impact on the mastery of the topic. However, involving students in the stages of laboratory work leads to a statistically significant improvement in the level of mastering the subject and overall academic performance.

Discussion. The developed methodology of laboratory works in the discipline “Materials Science” provides students’ involvement in the learning process and combines the practice-oriented approach with small group work. The student realizes the significance of their actions for achieving high quality of the overall result of the experiment, which leads to improved performance and supports intrinsic motivation to study the discipline. Students had the opportunity to be creative in performing the task and were given some autonomy in carrying out the experiment. It was found that when conducting laboratory works, the combination of pedagogical and andragogical approaches leads to better results than the pedagogical approach.
Personal and Social Correlates of Adaptation of Primary Schoolchildren: a Review of Studies
Authors: Kagermazova Laura Ts.
Published: April 2024

Introduction. Currently, there are scattered studies on the relationship between school adaptation and individual psychological phenomena. At the same time, the greatest attention is paid to the cognitive characteristics of primary schoolchildren. In our opinion, it is necessary to systematize the understanding of the correlates of this phenomenon, paying attention to personal and social ones.

Objective. To analyze the information currently available in the scientific field on the correlates of school adaptation.

Personal correlates of school adaptation. Among the personal factors interrelated with the success of adaptation measures in primary school, we can single out anxiety and self-esteem of the child. Entrance to school is in itself a crisis moment for a child, but it is also accompanied by personal transformation, the center of which is the transition from a concrete-situational type of self-esteem to a more generalized one. The analysis of studies suggests that the relationship between self-esteem and school adaptation is rather two-way, as the course and outcome of adaptation is influenced both by the initial level of self-esteem at school entry and the course of its transformation in the school environment.

Social correlates of school adaptation. The central component among the social factors influencing a child’s adaptation to school is the child’s relationships with significant adults and classmates. The main direction of adaptation measures in this respect should be the building of trusting relations of the child with teachers and peers in order to manage the stress associated with the change of environment and to ensure more effective assimilation of the new social role of a primary school pupil.

Discussion. The studies we reviewed are consistent with our findings that the correlates of school adaptation are not only cognitive, but also personal and social aspects. The research complements the picture of the correlates, and its results can be used to build adaptation programmes.
Transformation of Parameters of Volitional Self-regulation and Dominant Mental State in Servicemen with Amputations as a Result of an Incident Situation
Authors: Romanova Marina S.
Published: April 2024

Introduction.Participation in a special military operation is a challenging test for each serviceman in terms of many parameters. Its detailed study is of particular importance for providing psychological assistance to servicemen with physiological defects resulting from an incident situation. Such a situation is considered by us as a variant of a difficult life situation that the subject has not experienced before. For this group of respondents, under the incident situation, we will consider surgical intervention in the form of amputation of a body part that resulted from a wound incurred during participation in a special military operation. In the course of the study, an attempt was made to compare the features of volitional self-regulation and the dominant mental state in servicemen immediately after the amputation operation and after 6 months of rehabilitation measures.

Objective.The study aimed to investigate the peculiarities of the transformation of parameters of volitional self-regulation and dominant mental state in servicemen who had experienced amputation as a result of an incident situation.

Materials and Methods.The study utilized the methodology of diagnosing the dominant mental state, specifically the “Dominant State” technique (L. V. Kulikov, version 2), and the DPS-1 questionnaire “Study of Volitional Self-Regulation” (A. Zverkov, E. V. Eidman). The significance of differences was tested using the Mann-Whitney U test.

Results.The results obtained in the study of the transformation of parameters of volitional self-regulation and dominant mental state in servicemen with amputations as a result of an incident situation indicated a decrease in self-esteem, tonus, activity, and calmness in the structure of the dominant mental state. There was also a decrease in calmness, emotional stability, and life satisfaction in the structure of volitional self-regulation.

Discussion.The conducted study confirms the necessity of developing targeted psychological assistance for servicemen with amputations, as well as the development of a comprehensive rehabilitation and habilitation program for servicemen with various injuries and amputations.
Student Survey as a Tool for Improving the Educational Process in Higher Education
Authors: Medvedeva Lyudmila S. , Zemlyakova Natalia S. , Ilyazova Maryam D.
Published: April 2024

Introduction. The relevance of the selected topic is justified that it’s need to improve the educational process in order to improve the quality of education and students satisfaction of higher educational institutions. One of the most effective ways to get feedback from students which is based on the results of studying the discipline is a questionnaire. However, the methodology of conducting questionnaires requires adjustments in the direction of increasing student engagement.

Objective. Determine the potential to use the student questionnaire method to improve the learning process and increase student satisfaction with the results of the study of disciplines.

Materials and Methods. The research methodology is based on an experiment involving the questioning of students, the subsequent modification of teaching practice is based on the results obtained and the questioning of students who studied the subject after the introduction of adjustments. The survey was conducted using a developed questionnaire that includes questions which are related to various aspects of learning.

Results. The results are obtained confirm the hypothesis that receiving feedback from students allows us to identify areas for improving the teaching process in order to increase the effectiveness of achieving learning outcomes and increase student satisfaction. The students who took part in the study not only evaluated various elements of the learning process, but also formulated specific suggestions for its improvement. The study showed the importance of using various, including interactive teaching methods and tasks, that contribute to the development of critical thinking, as well as receiving regular feedback from the teacher to increase student motivation. It’s based on these conclusions, the authors propose a unique tool that should be used by the teacher at the end of every lesson – reflection in the form of a cinquain.

Discussion. The obtained results which consistent with of other studies on the problems of student questionnaires to improve teaching practice. The survey also allows students to be involved in the process of building a program and choosing teaching methods based on their needs. One of the limitations of the approach used is the use of a single source of information in the form of feedback from students through questionnaires, while some studies emphasize the effectiveness of combining questionnaires with other methods of evaluating the quality of learning to increase the reliability of results. One of the limitations of the approach used is the using of a single source of information in the form of feedback from students through questionnaires, while some studies emphasize the effectiveness of combining questionnaires with other methods of evaluating the quality of learning to increase the reliability of results.
MODEL OF LATERITE NICKEL DEPOSITS BASED ON LGSO AND HGSO VALUES PT MITRA KARYA AGUNG LESTARI
Authors: Asmiani Nur , Thamsi Alam Budiman , Nompo Supardin , Bakri Suryanto , Tukloy Muh. Yusril Affandy , Harmitun Harmitun
Published: April 2024

The laterite nickel deposit model provides information about the form of laterite nickel deposits below the surface, which can be used as one of the considerations in the implementation of mining activities. The purpose of conducting this research is to determine the distribution model of nickel laterite deposits in 3 dimensions (3D) and to determine the amount of nickel laterite reserves based on high-grade saprolite ore (HGSO) and low-grade saprolite ore (LGSO) values in the DH Block. In this research, Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) is used to estimate nickel laterite resources, which are applied using mining software Surpac 6.3.2 to produce a model in 3D form. The data used are laterite nickel content data (assay), x, y, and z coordinate data (collar), survey data, and lithology data. Based on IDW estimation results with a Cut Off Grade (COG) value of 1.3 in the DH Block of PT Mitra Karya Agung Lestari, High-Grade Saprolite Ore (HGSO) values were obtained at Ni content 1.7 and Low-Grade Saprolite Ore (LGSO) at Ni content 1.3, with a tonnage value of 111.994 tons of HGSO and 371.044 tons of LGSO.
Poliüretan Köpük Esaslı Kavak Kompozit Panellerin Fiziksel ve Mekanik Özellikleri
Authors: Al Gülyaz , Aydemir Deniz , Bakir Kivanc
Published: April 2024

Sandviç paneller günümüzde otomotiv, inşaat, uçak gibi pek çok sektörde tercih edilen bir malzemedir. Bunun yanı sıra izolasyon malzemesi olarak pek çok alanda kullanılmaktadır. Çalışmamızda özellikle izolasyon alanında kullanılmak amacıyla ısı iletimi düşük olan poliüretan ve yüksek direnç özelliklerine sahip ahşap materyalden hem hafif hem de kullanım alanında istenen sağlamlığa sahip levhalar üretmektir. Çalışmamızda kaplama malzemesi olarak kavak paneller, köpük olarak poliüretan köpük kullanılmıştır. 1 cm, 3 cm ve 5 cm kalınlıkta poliüretan köpüğe 5 mm kavak panel kaplama kullanılarak sandviç paneller hazırlanmıştır. Bu panellerin bazı mekanik özellikleri (eğilme direnci ve basınç direnci), ısı iletkenlikleri ve fiziksel özellikleri incelenmiştir. Fiziksel özelliklerden su alma ve kalınlığına şişme özelliğine bakılmıştır. Test sonuçlarına göre 5 cm kalınlıkta poliüretan köpükle hazırlanan sandviç panellerin su alma ve kalınlığına şişme oranlarının daha düşük olduğu yani suya dayanımlarının daha iyi olduğu görülmüştür. Isı iletim katsayısı en yüksek sandviç panel 5 cm kalınlıkta poliüretan köpükle hazırlanan olup en düşük ısı iletim katsayısına sahip panel ise 3 cm kalınlıkta poliüretan köpükle hazırlanan panellerdir. Buna göre yalıtkanlığı en iyi olan sandviç paneller 3 cm kalınlıkta poliüretan köpükle hazırlanmış panellerdir. Mekanik test sonuçlarına bakıldığında ise mekanik olarak en iyi değerlerin genellikle 1 cm kalınlıkta poliüretan köpükle hazırlanmış panellerde olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Persepsi motivasi mahasiswa dalam minat investasi green sukuk berdasarkan gender
Authors: Shinta Alifia Fahira  , Whedy Prasetyo  , Hendrawan Santosa Putra
Published: April 2024

Research was conducted to investigate the motivational perspectives of scholars regarding investing in Green Sukuk based on gender concepts. This concept provides meaning for scholar investment decision-making in carrying out investment strategies. Qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach were employed in this research. The findings revealed that both male and female scholars are motivated to invest in Green Sukuk. These motivations align with the values of environmental preservation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the potential for high returns, safe investments guaranteed by the government, and the fact that this investment can avoid usury. Green Sukuk is also perceived as a means to invest surplus funds. Males are more inclined in Green Sukuk due to environmental concerns, while females are attracted by the investment security it offers. This can be explained by the findings that males tend to have higher environmental awareness compared to females, whereas females are more inclined to avoid investments with high risks. Hence, females are more cautious in their investment choices. However, when examining investment decision-making, there are no differences between males and females except in terms of income.
PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK TENAGA SURYA UNTUK UMKM INDUSTRI KRIPIK SALE PISANG DI DESA DURI SLAHUNG PONOROGO
Authors: Riyanto Didik , Muhsin Moh , Habiby Jawwad Shulton
Published: April 2024

Umkm kripik sale Nazwa  adalah salah satu usaha kecil masyarakat di desa Duri kecamatan Slahung kabupaten Ponorogo Usaha ini memproduksi kripik sale pisang khas Ponorogo. Teknik pengolahan kripik sale terdiri dari beberapa tahapan di mulai dari persiapan bahan , tahap pengolahan bahan mentah,  tahap penggorengan , tahap penirisan, tahap pengemasan, pada proses produksi umkm kripik sale nazwa rata-rata masih menggunakan cara manual dan teknologi sederhana seperti tahap pengolahan bahan mentah dilakukan menggunakan tangan manusia, proses penggorengan menggunakan tungku berbahan bakar kayu, proses penirisan dan pengemasan diperlukan teknologi bertenaga listrik dari PLN, pada proses ini UMKM memiliki masalah seringnya terjadi pemadaman listrik sehingga mengakibatkan berhentinya tahap produksi kripik sale saat terjadi pemadaman listrik oleh PLN selain itu juga sering naiknya tariff dasr listrik sehingga menambah pengeluaran biaya produksi kripik sale yang menyebabkan berkurangnya pendapatan umkm kripik sale. Berdasarkan pada latar belakang tersebut maka tim program pengabdian masyarakata memiliki ide tentang penerapan energy listrik terbarukan berupa perancangan dan implementasi listrik tenaga surya yang bertujuan agara industry kripik sale pisang mempu mendapatakan energy listrik secara mandari sehingga dapat mengurangi beban pengeluaran biaya produksi. Metode yang digunakan dalam proses pengabdian ini meliputi analisis data kebutuhan, perancangan teknologi, penerapan tekonogi, pelatihan penggunaan teknologi dan pendampingan saat teknologi diterapakan.
Effect of Rapid Thermal Annealing on Cuo Nanoparticles
Authors: Boumezrag Maria Nor Elyakin , Almi Kenza , Lakel Said , Zaghoum Noor El Imane , Touhami Hanna
Published: April 2024

This work is a comparative study of the effect of two different annealing methods on copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticle properties obtained previously by direct precipitation method. The prepared samples were annealed in air at various temperatures (300, 400, 500°C) for 1 hour. Then they were characterized by employing scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Visible, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The main results revealed an increase in the grain size in both methods as the annealing temperature increases. It reaches 30.93 nm in RTA and 26.75 nm in STA at 500°C. XRD spectra showed, in the case of RTA at 500 °C, a significant decrease in the intensity corresponding to the (002) and (111) orientations. This result indicated that beyond 400 °C, one hour of RTA is not suitable for enhancing CuO nanoparticle crystallinity compared to STA. The optical analysis demonstrated that the energy of the optical band gap in STA is higher than that in RTA. It reaches 2,88 eV at 500°C using RTA which is close to the gap value of CuO in the range of 1.8–2.8 eV. FT-IR results showed, for both methods, the presence of characteristic peaks of the Cu-O bonds in the monoclinic CuO structure without any trace of Cu2O structure. Nevertheless, samples exposed to RTA for one hour are more susceptible to absorbing species of C=O bond (C=O bond is due to the atmospheric CO2 absorption and the presence of organic impurities from the synthesis process) than those of STA. Hence, RTA at 500 °C is far from producing CuO nanoparticles with preferred characteristics; it needs further research to examine the effect of higher temperature by controlling the annealing time.
Experimental Investigation on Two Novel Standard Parameters to Improve The Performance of Solar Box Cookers
Authors: Maammeur Hocine , Rouag Amar , Belatrache Djamel , Bendaoud Bencherki , Moussaoui Yacine
Published: April 2024

The size and shape of solar box cooker is determined by the volume of the vessel, which in turn depends on the number of family members. The primary objective of this study is to overcome the obstacles inhibiting researchers from crafting solar box cookers tailored to their specific research needs, as well as hindrances preventing manufacturers from effectively bringing them to market. This experimental study aims to identify two novel optimal volumetric efficiencies (VE1 and VE2) to minimize cooking time. To achieve this goal, we employed two identical solar box cookers made from the same materials and four vessels. The results obtained clearly show that the absorber temperature reached a maximum value of 124.9 °C and the boiling time was the shortest 02h50 when the first volumetric efficiency VE1 had the least value of 6.2% and the second volumetric efficiency VE2 had the greatest value of 100%. It is concluded that these two volumetric efficiencies could serve as benchmark parameters for future research, providing a standardized reference for developing solar box cookers of varied shapes and sizes under the same climatic conditions.
From Theory to Practice: Incentives for Managers and Professionals
Authors: Poljašević Branka Zolak , Berber Nemanja
Published: April 2024

Although, in theory, a considerable amount of literature emphasizes the significance of employee incentive pay, there is not much empirical research indicating their dispersion in practice. The primary purpose of this study is to explore the level of implementation of various incentives in three countries: Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The research was conducted on a sample of 321 companies. Data for this study were extracted from the CRANET dataset. The latest data collection cycle was conducted in 2021-2022. In addition to descriptive statistics, the Pearson Chi-Square Test and Cramer’s V test were used to test hypotheses. The research results indicate a statistically significant difference in using most observed compensation elements among the observed countries. The study contributes to compensation management literature by presenting empirical data regarding the degree of implementation of various compensation instruments in three observed countries.