bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of Work Motivation as A Mediating Influence of Work Environment and Islamic Work Discipline on Lecturer Performance
Authors: Lutfi Mohamad , Koesmawan Koesmawan , Priharta Andry , Bariyah Oneng Nurul , Masyitoh Masyitoh
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine the role of work motivation as a mediating influence of work environment and Islamic work discipline on lecturer performance in the era of disruption. The study location is PTMA in the Jakarta and Banten areas. The research method uses a quantitative approach of survey type and is associative or explanatory. The population in this study was lecturers totaling 1,838 lecturers, using the Slovin formula, a sample of 170 people was obtained using the purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques used questionnaires and data analysis used SEM Smart PLS 3.2.9 analysis. The results of the study are known: (1) Work environment has a significant effect on Work Motivation at PTMA Jakarta Banten in the disruption era, (2) Work Discipline has a significant effect on Work Motivation at PTMA Jakarta Banten in the disruption era, (3) Work Motivation has a significant effect on Lecturer Performance at PTMA Jakarta Banten in the disruption era, (4) The role of Work Environment has a significant effect on Lecturer Performance at PTMA Jakarta Banten in the disruption era, (5) Work Discipline has a significant effect on Lecturer Performance at PTMA Jakarta Banten in the disruption era, (6) The Role of the Work Environment has a significant effect on Lecturer Performance mediated by Work Motivation at PTMA Jakarta Banten, (7) Work Discipline has a significant effect on Lecturer Performance mediated by Work Motivation at PTMA Jakarta Banten. This study implies that the role of work motivation as a mediating influence of the work environment and Islamic work discipline contributes positively to lecturer performance. The suggestion of this study is to pay attention to lecturer honoraria to be more tailored to the educational background, academic rank, and length of work of lecturers. Work facilities and equipment are expected to be more tailored to the needs of lecturers to support teaching activities. Further, improves security and comfort in learning activities. Class conditions that are not conducive in the future can create a conducive learning atmosphere so that learning activities run more effectively.
O significado metafísico da extensão em Newton
Authors: BIÃO RUSLANE
Published: December 2023

Para o esclarecimento do conceito de extensão, Newton primeiramente formulou, em De gravitatione, uma crítica dirigida à metafísica cartesiana por identificar o problema da identidade entre corpo e extensão que Descartes antes estabelecera em seu conceito de movimento. Nesse caso, a análise do conceito cartesiano de extensão, na forma como Newton o repensou, conduziu uma reflexão sobre a relação complexa entre Metafísica e Filosofia Natural quando se confunde substância com extensão, espaço com lugar, na tentativa de explicar o movimento dos corpos. Para tanto, a fundamentação do conceito de movimento precisará se estabelecer dentro da conexão entre causa e efeito a partir de suas manifestações naturais e das quais Newton buscará formular o conceito de princípio ativo na Filosofia Natural.
Teknologi Blockchain dalam Perspektif Ekonomi/Keuangan Islam
Authors: Djumadi Djumadi
Published: December 2023

Makalah ini membahas penggunaan teknologi blockchain dalam perspektif ekonomi Islam/keuangan Islam. Teknologi blockchain telah mengubah berbagai sektor, termasuk sektor keuangan, dengan menyediakan sistem yang aman, terdesentralisasi, dan transparan. Dalam konteks ekonomi Islam, blockchain dapat memberikan manfaat tambahan dengan memastikan kepatuhan terhadap prinsip-prinsip syariah. Makalah ini menguraikan bagaimana teknologi blockchain dapat digunakan dalam keuangan Islam, seperti sistem pembayaran, pembiayaan, dan investasi yang sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip syariah. Selain itu, makalah ini juga membahas potensi penggunaan kontrak pintar (smart contracts) dalam ekonomi Islam untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan transparansi dalam transaksi. Dalam penelitian ini, metode deskriptif-analitis digunakan untuk menganalisis konsep-konsep dasar blockchain dan prinsip-prinsip ekonomi Islam. Melalui analisis ini, diharapkan dapat terlihat bagaimana teknologi blockchain dapat memperkuat prinsip-prinsip keuangan Islam dan memfasilitasi pengembangan sektor keuangan yang berbasis syariah.
Yaşam Temelli Ve İşbirliğiyle Öğrenme Yaklaşımlarının Ortaokul Öğrencilerinin Biyoteknolojiye Karşı Tutumlarına Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: GÖCÜK Aysun , ŞAHİN Fatma
Published: December 2023

Biyoteknolojinin tarımdan, endüstriye ve tıbba kadar birçok alanlarındaki hızlı gelişmesi yaşamı da hızlıca değiştirmiştir. Bu değişim toplumların gelişimine önemli katkılar sağlarken bazen de riskler taşımaktadır. Toplumu bilimsel politikaya dahil etmek, hem bilimsel hem de etik ve ahlaki açıdan dikkatli kararlar verebilen, iyi bilgilendirilmiş vatandaşlara ihtiyaç vardır. Bu bağlamda fen eğitimi programlarında biyoteknoloji eğitimi kazanımlarına yer verilmesi büyük bir önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışma da bu amaca katkı sağlamak için yapılmıştır. Çalışmanın problem cümlesini, yaşam temelli öğrenme ve işbirlikli öğrenme yaklaşımlarının 8. Sınıf öğrencilerinin biyoteknoloji konularına karşı tutumları üzerine etkisi var mıdır? sorusu oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma nicel araştırma yöntemlerden olan ön test son test kontrol grupsuz yarı deneysel desen olarak tasarlanmıştır. Deney 1 grubunda yaşam temelli, deney 2 grubunda ise işbirliğiyle öğrenme yaklaşımları kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 22 deney1 ve 22 deney 2 grubu olmak üzere toplam 44 sekizinci sınıf öğrencisi oluşturmuştur. Araştırmada veriler Biyoteknoloji Tutum Ölçeği ile toplanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda her iki gruptaki öğrencilerin de biyoteknolojiye karşı tutumlarında artış olmuştur.
ÖZEL EĞİTİM ÖĞRETMENLERİNE GÖRE ETKİLİ OKUL YÖNETİCİSİ YETERLİLİKLERİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: ÇELİK Tolga , KAR Murat , ASLANARGUN Ergün
Published: December 2023

Okullar, bireyleri topluma faydalı hale getirmek amacıyla kurulan ve içerisinde eğitim-öğretim faaliyetlerinin gerçekleştirildiği örgütlerdir. Okulların birbirinden farklılaşan vizyon ve misyonları olmasına rağmen ortak amaçları iyi eğitimli bireyler yetiştirmek ve topluma kazandırmaktır. Belirli bir amaç doğrultusunda bireylerin bir araya gelerek oluşturduğu örgütlerin istikbalini en çok etkileyen ve belirleyen örgüt üyesi o örgütün lideridir. Diğer örgütlerde olduğu gibi okullarda da yöneticiler, okulun iklimini, gelişimini ve değişimini önemli ölçüde etkilemektedir. Okul yöneticilerinin öğretmenler üzerindeki tutumu onlarının motivasyonunu etkileyecek ve okulun hedeflerine ulaşmadaki durumuna olumlu ya da olumsuz yön verecektir. Öğretmenlerin motivasyonuna etki eden diğer bir faktör ise okul yönetiminden beklentileridir. Beklentisi karşılanan öğretmenler kendilerini örgütün bir parçası hissedecek ve örgütün amaçlarına ulaşmasına yardım edecektir. Bu çalışmamda öğretmenlik branşlarında yeni bir alan olan özel eğitim branşında çalışan öğretmenlerin, okul yönetiminden beklentileri ve bu doğrultuda etkili okul yöneticisinde olması gereken yeterlilikler incelenecek ve önerilerde bulunulacaktır.
Sexual Dimorphism Affects Herd Composition in African Antelopes
Authors: Gaisinsky Adam , Regonda Sona , Nguyen Linda , Mennill Daniel
Published: December 2023

Herd behaviour is a crucial aspect of antelope development and survival. Understanding determinants of differences in herd composition is necessary to predict patterns of habitation, social interaction, and life history; thus, the possibility of sexual dimorphism acting as a dictator of herd size and composition in African antelope was explored. Sexual dimorphism is a key factor in determining intersexual and intrasexual interactions, which can create selection pressures driving divergence in behavioural and social traits. Consequently, it was predicted that sexually dimorphic species would exhibit increased social behaviour and be found in larger groups when compared to sexually monomorphic species. Two closely related species, sexually dimorphic impalas and non-sexually dimorphic hartebeests were compared using 60 camera trap photos obtained through the WildCam Gorongosa project to determine if there was a difference in herd size and the number of young observed. It was discovered that impalas were found in larger groups than hartebeests and that there was no difference in the proportion of offspring. This discrepancy can be attributed to sexually dimorphic females needing to group together for protection against predation as they lack horns for self-protection. Group size differences can imply tendencies to inhabit different habitats and exhibit unique social interactions within the herd while foraging. These findings are key in understanding herd behaviour in African antelopes and can be applied to accurately track and monitor antelope species’ success in relation to conservation.
PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTI-BACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF ERYTHRINA VARIEGATA LEAF, STEM AND ROOT EXTRACTS
Authors: MOHAMMED Bushra Sumayya , SUTRAMAY Poornesh , AHMADI Samreen , FATHIMA Salma , ASKANI Srinitha , JAMBIGA Pruthvi Charan , THUMMA Ramya , DHARAVATH Sunitha Bai , TADURI Shasthree
Published: December 2023

Erythrina variegata is a potent medicinal plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. Present investigation was carried out the preliminary phytochemical screening of the Erythrina variegata to evaluate the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, phenols, tannins, steroids/triterpenoids, quinones, saponins by using different parts of the plant extracts such as leaf, stem and root in five different solvent systems (methanol, butanol, chloroform, ethanol, and distilled water) by cold maceration technique. According to our evaluation the high intensity of secondary metabolites like alkaloids and glycosides were strongly observed in leaf butanol extract and complete absence of saponins except in aqueous solvent was seen. In stem extracts butanol and chloroform were more efficient solvents for alkaloids, glycosides, tannins and moderate for phenols and steroids. The results of root extract revealed the strong presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides inbutanol extract. Due to its efficiency in butanolic extract Erythrina variegata was used to test anti-bacterial activity. Which showed the highest zone of inhibition against Bacillus subtilis in leaf and root extract whereas in stem butanolic extract highest zone of inhibition was against Proteus vulgaris.
Assessment of the Efficiency of Public Hospitals in Romania
Authors: Asandului Laura , Caunic Raluca-Elena , Coţofrei Paul
Published: December 2023

Considering the high pressure on the healthcare limited resources, mainly on hospitals, determined by the population ageing, and the increased incidence of chronic and infectious diseases, it is essential to both decrease expenditures and provide good quality healthcare. In this paper we focus on the efficiency of Romanian public hospitals. Our research goals are to identify and examine the inefficient public hospitals in Romania; to determine sources of inefficiency in Romanian public hospitals; to describe a potential reduction in all inputs on average to rationalize hospital resources; and recommend that hospital management be improved. We propose an approach that contains preliminary data analyses to obtain homogeneous distributions, then we use Data Envelopment Analysis to estimate the technical efficiency scores for the hospitals in the sample. The results showed that more than half of the examined small hospitals were technically inefficient and that they could have produced a larger number of discharges and consequently an increased number of inpatient days. Possible reductions in inputs were also indicated. These results suggest ways of improving hospital management and restructuring and reorganizing decisions that can be implemented in the hospital network.
Risk Disclosures and Non-Financial Reporting: Evidence in a New European Context
Authors: Rejón López Manuel , Rodríguez Ariza Lázaro , Valentinetti Diego , Flores Muñoz Francisco
Published: December 2023

The objective of this research is to determine the extent and current characteristics of risk disclosure in Europe in the context of corporate non-financial reporting practices. A multivariate linear regression analysis on risk disclosure behaviour is performed on a sample of companies included in the EURO STOXX 50 Index, whose data were collected from their annual financial reports. Additionally, a first longitudinal exploration is carried out with respect to the GRI standard. It was possible to detect which risk items are more frequently reported by the selected corporations, and which corporate documents are most likely to contain relevant risk information. It was also possible to establish a link between specific industries, countries and company financial profiles and levels of risk disclosure. This empirical research is particularly relevant in the current scenario where several events converge: the gradual evolution, since 2017, of the NFRD (Non-Financial Reporting Directive) to a new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD); the subsequent legal requirements for 2020 and 2021 of the ESEF (European Single Electronic Format) to support the disclosure of annual corporate reports; the pandemic and the new war scenario in Europe. This empirical work provides novel insights into risk disclosure and non-financial information in a particular setting, i.e., pre- and post-pandemic Europe, against a backdrop of growing concern about a new war scenario.
African Women’s Active Participation in Politics and Nation–Building: The Case of Nigeria
Authors: Mofoluwawo Esther Omoniyi , Wahab Elizabeth Ikeola Ph.D
Published: December 2023

Women have played a significant role in the development processes of various societies of the world, most importantly their participation in social, economic life. Discrimination against women in politics is a phenomenon that excludes majority of women from taking part in the politics of their country. Nigerian women constitute about half of Nigeria’s population. Their participation in the political arena is below expectation. Women remain a segment of the population that has been disadvantaged for ages. Women are underrepresented in roles that involve leadership, intelligence or a balanced psyche and could not inherit property and their social standing was primarily determined through marriage. The paper examines the status of women in Nigerian politics, challenges women encountered in their bid to participate in politics as well as the way out of such challenges. The paper explores the use of relevant information from primary and secondary sources. It further adopts descriptive approach and content analysis as its methodologies. The paper tries to answer why men are considered superior to women in Nigerian politics and how this can be amended so as to improve the position of women in Nigerian politics and nation building. The paper recommends among others that: legislative changes in favour of gender equality be implemented, that economic power of women should be increased and reinforced so as to diversify their means of survival, and the establishment of a coalition of NGO and grassroots women association that coordinate the support and advocacy for women aspirants.
Hubungan Persentase Lemak Tubuh dengan Nilai V̇O2 Maks Penerbang TNI AU
Authors: Widianto Eri , Wibawanti Retno , Mulijadi Herman , Widyahening Indah Suci , Isbaniah Fathiyah , Sinabutar Klara , Kekalih Aria
Published: December 2023

Pendahuluan: Penerbang militer memerlukan kebugaran kardiorespirasi yang baik karena adanya kebutuhan untuk melakukan tugas dalam kondisi lingkungan yang sulit dan beragam, baik saat terbang maupun di darat. Kebugaran kardiorespirasi biasa dinyatakan dalam konsumsi oksigen maksimal (V̇O2 max). Faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan nilai V̇O2 max penting untuk diketahui dalam menyusun upaya pemeliharaan kebugaran penerbang TNI AU. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menilai hubungan persentase lemak tubuh dengan nilai V̇O2 max pada penerbang TNI AU. Metode: Studi potong lintang dilakukan terhadap penerbang aktif TNI AU yang melakukan pemeriksaan kesehatan berkala pada Oktober hingga November 2022 di Lakespra dr. Saryanto, Jakarta. Subjek penelitian menjalani pemeriksaan komposisi tubuh dengan Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) serta penilaian V̇O2 max dengan protokol Bruce. Hubungan antara persentase lemak tubuh dengan nilai V̇O2 max dinilai dengan uji korelasi Pearson.Hasil: Dari 64 subjek, didapatkan rerata nilai V̇O2 max sebesar 44,6±6,2 ml/kg/menit serta rerata persentase lemak tubuh sebesar `23,4±5,0 %. Terdapat korelasi yang bermakna antara persentase lemak tubuh dengan nilai V̇O2 max. (r=-0,334; p=0,007).Kesimpulan: Terdapat korelasi negatif yang bermakna dengan kekuatan sedang antara persentase lemak tubuh dengan nilai V̇O2 max pada penerbang militer TNI AU yang melaksanakan pemeriksaan kesehatan di Lakespra dr. Saryanto.
Chemical composition of the dietary supplement Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt, and its effect on antioxidant status and inflammatory markers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Wasana Keddagoda Gamage Piyumi , Attanayake Anoja Priyadarshani , Arawwawala Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka , Weerarathna Thilak Priyantha , Jayatilaka Kamani Ayoma Perera Wijewardena
Published: December 2023

Herbal dietary supplements are widely used throughout the world with reports of their use among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The present work aimed to provide a comprehensive depiction of the dietary supplement Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt (in the form of aqueous extract of freeze-dried powder), and to determine its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in patients with T2DM. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the dietary supplement were evaluated through a three-month long, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial involving 158 newly diagnosed patients with T2DM. The dietary supplement consisted of phytoconstituents including loliolide, neophytadiene, palmitic acid methyl ester, among others. The absence of microorganisms was observed for a month at 40°C. In vitro antidiabetic assays revealed the inhibition of α-amylase, α-glucosidase, and dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzymes, and also the enhancement of glucose uptake in cells. Administration of C. grandis dietary supplement (500 mg/day) for three months was able to change variables from the baseline to the end of the intervention, in the test and placebo groups, as -3.25 ± 3.93 and 1.42 ± 4.84 U/L for glutathione reductase (p < 0.001), 12.75 ± 33.35 and -1.45 ± 41.93 nmol/dL for malonaldehyde (p = 0.025), and 5.89 ± 11.49 and 0.46 ± 13.11 pg/mL for interleukin-6 (p = 0.002), respectively. The standardised dietary supplement showed antidiabetic activity in vitro. The clinical study revealed its promising commercial application as a dietary supplement, by improving antioxidant status and reducing inflammation in newly diagnosed patients with T2DM.
Understanding the Degradation of Carbofuran in Agricultural Area: A Review of Fate, Metabolites, and Toxicity
Authors: Baharudin Nurul Syuhada , Ahmad Harlina , Hossain Md Sohrab
Published: December 2023

Pesticides are commonly applied in agriculture to manage pests, parasites, weeds, and other crop diseases to maximise product output value and minimise or reduce yield losses. Pesticides are widely and indiscriminately used in crop production in most countries. Carbofuran is a highly toxic insecticide commonly used to protect crops in agricultural areas. Exposure to carbofuran can cause harmful effects on both the ecological environment and human health, particularly on non-target species such as birds and aquatic organisms. Carbofuran continues to be used, although it has been banned in some countries. This review paper highlights carbofuran usage, its residue, toxicity, and mechanisms of degradation pathways in water, soil, and food, especially in agriculture. It has been shown that hydrolysis, photolysis, and microbial degradation are the main pathways for carbofuran degradation. Carbofuran phenol is significantly less toxic than all photo-metabolites, while 3-ketocarbofuran and 3-hydroxycarbofuran are practically as harmful as the parent compound. Hence, more study is needed on degradation pathways that may thoroughly minimise the toxicity of this deadly pesticide.
Editorial
Authors: Piedimonte Fabián C.
Published: December 2023

Estimados colegas y amigos:Es un gusto y un gran honor presentar este nuevo número de la revista Neurotarget, gracias a la inestimable colaboración que representa la gran respuesta de nuestros colegas a la solicitud de presentación de trabajos, tanto en su número como en la calidad de los mismos, por lo cual quedamos profundamente agradecidos.
Fundamentos Neuroanatómicos y Neurofisiológicos de la Región Hipotalámica para su Tratamiento Neuroquirúrgico Estereotáctico. Su importancia para la terapéutica de la obesidad mórbida refractaria.
Authors: Larrarte Guillermo A.
Published: December 2023

Introducción: El hipotálamo es de una riqueza anátomo – funcional destacable. Está dividido en dos grandes regiones, anterior y periventricular y presenta conexiones con la región temporal, la vía óptica, a la vez de conexiones privilegiadas con la hipófisis. Discusión: Este núcleo juega un rol esencial en la memoria, la generación del sueño, los ciclos circadianos y principalmente en la homeostasis del peso corporal. Conclusión: En este trabajo monográfico realizamos una descripción anatómica y funcional de esta estructura, con énfasis final en la descripción de su empleo para el tratamiento de la obesidad mórbida refractaria.
Critical Thinking in Curriculum Practice: The Case of Higher Institutions of Learning in Uganda
Authors: Katende Esther
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the nature of critical thinking in curriculum practice in higher institutions of learning in Uganda. The study is based on Makerere University Business School, as a case study of institutions of higher learning in Uganda.

Methodology: The methodology used is textual analysis of curriculum documents, non participatory overt classroom observation and focused interviews of the lecturers who teach the observed classes, to determine whether in practice, critical thinking is actually taught to learners.

Findings: It is the finding of this research that the curriculum practice in Uganda generally uses methods that do not strongly support the development of critical thinking skills in learners. The over-dependence on the lecture method causes the learners to fall short of the key Taxonomic words that build critical thinking skills in learners.

Unique contributor to theory, policy and practice: This study is a unique contribution to theory and practice as it shows the implementation of critical thinking in the classroom in Uganda in relation to Bloom’s Taxonomy.
MILENA PREINDSLBERGER-MRAZOVIĆ – NOVINARKA I KNJIŽEVNICA
Authors: Petrović Ivica
Published: December 2023

U članku je riječ o Mileni Preindslberger-Mrazović, prvoj bosansko-hercegovačkoj novinarki i vlasnici i urednici lista Bosnische
Post te književnici, čiji su tekstovi nadahnuti ljudima i zemljom
u kojoj je provela četiri desetljeća svoga života. Budući da je pisala
isključivo na njemačkome jeziku, njezini su tekstovi dugo ostali
nepoznati domaćoj, bosansko-hercegovačkoj javnosti i čitateljima.
U ovome prilogu obrađen je dio njezinih članaka i feljtona koje
je objavljivala u različitim novinama i časopisima, a ponajviše u
listu Bosnische Post. Budući da je riječ o tekstovima o kojima do
sada nije gotovo ništa poznato, ovaj je prilog skroman prinos za
potpuniju sliku njezina književnog stvaralaštva, ali i mali prinos
kulturnoj povijest Bosne i Hercegovine.
Ključne riječi: Milena Preindslberger-Mrazović; Bosnische Post;
prva novinarka; novinski prilozi
Assessing the Economic Impact of the Fishing Industry in Coastal Karnataka: A Case Analysis
Authors: Rachana  , H. Sujaya
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this research study is to examine the role of the fishing industry in India's economic development, with a particular emphasis on the coastal region of Karnataka. The fishing industry is an important part of India's economy, providing both jobs and foreign exchange gains. Coastal Karnataka, noted for its diversified fisheries resources and fishing communities, is an excellent example of understanding the sector's dynamics, challenges, and possibilities for long-term growth. This study will take a multidisciplinary approach, combining economic, environmental, and social perspectives to examine the influence of the fishing industry on regional development.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The research methodology employed in this study is primarily based on the utilization of secondary data collected by CMFRI reports, MPEDA reports, case studies, articles in the fishing industry, and other government websites have been used.
Findings: The coastal population depends heavily on the fishing business for a steady source of income. As this industry grows, it helps to reduce poverty and raise the standard of living in these neighbourhoods leading to economic development of the nation. Additionally, the industry has made significant strides in international markets, boosting India's reputation for high-quality seafood goods. With notable improvements in fish landings and economic value, the fishing industry is growing commercially.
Originality/value: This study may be useful to the various stakeholders in like fishing industry/sectors, government, Fishing boat owners, fishing community, other users, society
Paper type: Case study
An Urban Forest Diversification Software to Improve Resilience to Global Change
Authors: St-Denis A. , Maure F. , Belbahar R. , Delagrange S. , Handa I.T. , Kneeshaw D. , Paquette A. , Nicol M. , Meurs M.J. , Messier C.
Published: December 2023

The importance of urban tree diversity for improving resilience is increasingly understood by decision makers. Urban foresters want to prevent the overrepresentation of species on their streets and in their city, which could result in a significant loss of canopy cover in the event of a large-scale disturbance such as a drought or an exotic pest or disease. Although numerous software and tools exist to visualize tree inventories and plan tree maintenance work, only a few offer support for increasing tree diversity. After reviewing the existing tools available for urban forest managers, we present SylvCiT, a novel decision-support and open-source software available on a web platform designed to consolidate information related to the urban forest in one place and facilitate decision-making at different scales. While the first interfaces provide the user with a spatially explicit portrait of the urban forest (species richness, functional diversity, structural diversity, i.e., diameter classes) and associated ecosystem benefits (e.g., stored carbon, ornamental value), the software is designed to produce a list of functional groups and appropriate species to plant considering tree species already present. Based on an artificial intelligence algorithm, SylvCiT identifies the types of trees (species and functional groups) that are absent or underrepresented at different scales to make recommendations that increase species and functional diversity to improve resilience to global change. SylvCiT will continue to be developed to evaluate other ecosystem benefits and integrate criteria such as site characteristics into the recommendation algorithm.
Green Urban Scenarios: A Framework for Digital Twin Representation and Simulation for Urban Forests and Their Impact Analysis
Authors: Ozel Bulent , Petrovic Marko
Published: December 2023

Background

Trees are a critical part of urban infrastructure. Cities worldwide are pledging afforestation objectives due to net-zero targets; however, their realisation requires a comprehensive framework that combines science, policy, and practice.

Methods

The paper presents the Green Urban Scenarios (GUS) framework for designing and monitoring green infrastructures. GUS considers weather, maintenance, tree species, diseases, and spatial distributions of trees to forecast their impacts. The framework uses agent-based modelling (ABM) and simulation paradigm to integrate green infrastructure into a city’s ecological, spatial, economic, and social context. ABM enables the creation of digital twins for urban ecosystems at any level of granularity, including individual trees, to accurately predict their future trajectories. Digital representation of trees is created using a combination of datasets such as earth observations from space, street view images, field surveys, and qualitative descriptions of typologies within existing and future projects. Machine learning and statistical models calibrate biomass growth patterns and carbon release schemes.

Results

The paper examines various green area typologies, simulating several hypothetical scenarios based on Glasgow’s urban forests. It exhibits the emergence of heterogeneity features of the forests due to interactions among trees. The growth trajectory of trees has a non-linear transition phase toward stable growth in its maturity. Reduced maintenance deteriorates the health of trees leading to lower survival rate and increased CO2emissions, while the stormwater alleviation capacity may differ among species.

Conclusions

The paper demonstrates how GUS can facilitate policies and maintenance of urban forests with environmental, social, and economic benefits.
Tree View Assessment: Survey of Two Municipalities Located in the
Brussels Capital Region
Authors: Llaguno-Munitxa M. , Agudo-Sierra E. , Burgueño-Diaz A. , Guillet Alain
Published: December 2023

Background

Recent literature has highlighted the importance of visual
accessibility to nature to reduce stress, anxiety, or depression amongst
others. However, green visual accessibility is yet rarely considered in
urban policy implementations. Reasons behind this are manifold, and
include the challenges associated with the measurability of green views
which require data-intensive pedestrian view computations, and
assessment methods are yet to be agreed upon.

Methods

Two methods, Street View Images (SVI) and semantic classification,
and geospatial viewshed analysis, were used to compute street level tree
views. All street views contained within 2 municipalities from the
Brussels Capital Region (BCR) have been studied. Using the SVI method,
15 green view indicators have been proposed. Using the viewshed
analysis, the tree view area ratio (TVar) from each
SVI geo-location has been computed. The independence between the
indicators was evaluated, and using a random forest model, the principal
SVI indicators to describe the TVarhave been
studied.

Results

The variability explained by the random forest model was
approximately 60% to 70%. The SVI indicators related to the
horizontality of green infrastructure and tree canopy explained most of
TVar. The results also reveal the tree canopy
differences between both municipalities.

Conclusions

SVI tree view indicators provide acceptable predictions of the
TVarwhich could be particularly useful for
municipalities with no access to detailed geospatial data. The 30% to
40% of the unexplained variability, could be related to errors derived
from the tree canopy geospatial layer, differences in the data
collection dates, or geolocation errors of the SVIs.
YOLSUZLUKLARIN DOĞRUDAN YABANCI YATIRIMLAR ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ: ÇOK BOYUTLU PANEL VERİ ANALİZİ
Authors: ARSLAN Cem Kaan
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışma, yolsuzluğun ekonomik büyümeyi, sosyal gelişmeyi ve siyasi istikrarı olumsuz etkileyen yaygın bir sorun olduğunu ve ekonomik sistemler ve kurumlar üzerindeki etkilerinin incelenmeye değer olduğunu vurgulamaktadır. Yolsuzluğun ekonomiye zararlı etkileri, kamu finansmanı üzerindeki tahrip edici etkisi, özel sektörün büyümesini engellemesi ve hukukun üstünlüğünü zayıflatması gibi farklı kanallardan gelmektedir. Bu bağlamda, yolsuzlukların doğrudan yabancı yatırımlar (DYY) üzerindeki etkisine odaklanılmaktadır. Makalede, 150 ülkeye ait 2012-2021 verileri kullanılarak yapılan çok boyutlu panel veri analizleri sonucunda, yolsuzluklarla DYY arasında bölge ya da gelişmişlik düzeylerinden bağımsız olarak negatif bir ilişki belirlenmiştir. Yolsuzluk algı indeksindeki bir birimlik artışın (yolsuzluklardaki azalma) DYY akımlarını 0,15 birim artırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, bu çalışma dünya genelinde yolsuzlukların, DYY üzerinde "uzanan el" rolünü üstlendiğini göstermektedir. Bu sonuçlar, politika yapıcılar ve iş dünyası için önemli ipuçları sunmakta ve yolsuzlukla mücadele stratejilerinin DYY'yi teşvik etmek ve sürdürülebilir kalkınmayı desteklemek için etkili bir araç olabileceğini ortaya koymaktadır.
Eski Türk İnançlarında Ateş Kültü ve Günümüze Yansımaları
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Veysel Eren
Published: December 2023

Eski Türk inanç sistemi içerisinde çeşitli inanış ve ritüeller neticesinde “ateş” bir kült halini almıştır. “Ateş” in hâkim bir ruhu olduğuna inanılmış ve genel olarak bu ruha “ateş kültü” adı verilmiştir. Ateş kültü, canlı bir varlık olarak düşünüldüğü için de bu külte bir canlıya yaklaşırmış gibi yaklaşılmış, hatta bu külte bazı insan vasıfları da yüklenmiştir. Ancak Türk dünyasında ateş kültüne genel olarak “od ana” olarak hitap edilmiş ve bu kült kadın gibi tasvir edilmiştir. Eski Türk inanç sistemi içerinde ateş kültü, bu özelliklerinin yanı sıra tanrısal ve aracı bir pozisyonda yer almıştır. Bundan dolayı da ateş etrafında bazı kurallar ve tabular oluşmuştur. Çalışmada, “ateş kültü” nün, şamanlar ile ilişkisi, Türk kültüründeki önemi, etrafında oluşan kural ve tabular, zararlı ruhlarla, tedavi yöntemleri ile olan bağlantısı açısından ele alınıp değerlendirilmiştir.
Türkiye’de Bilgisayarsız Bilgisayar Bilimi Alanında Yapılan Çalışmaların İncelenmesi
Authors: ÜSTÜN GÜL Handan , GÜYER Tolga
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışma, 2015-2023 yılları arasında Türkçe alan-yazında yapılmış olan bilgisayarsız bilgisayar bilimi konulu araştırmaların yıl, konu alanı, çalışma türü, kullanılan yöntem, veri toplama aracı, veri analiz yöntemi, örneklem özellikleri, sonuç ve öneriler değişkenlerine göre dağılımlarının incelenmesi amacı ile yapılmıştır. Bilgisayarsız bilgisayar bilimi konusunda yapılmış çalışmalara ulaşmak için TR Dizin ve Ulusal Tez Merkezi veri tabanı taranmıştır. Arama yapılırken “bilgisayarsız bilgisayar bilimi” anahtar kelimesi ile arama yapılmıştır. Tez Merkezi veri tabanında 24 tez, TR Dizinde 2 makaleye ulaşılmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak yayın sınıflama formu kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler içerik analizi ile çözümlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak bilgisayarsız bilgisayar bilimi konusunda yapılan araştırma sayısı son yıllarda artmaktadır. En fazla çalışmanın sırasıyla 2019, 2020 ve 2021 yıllarında yapıldığı ve en fazla çalışma yapılan konunun programlama ve algoritma olduğu görülmüştür. Çalışmaların çoğunluğunun betimsel çalışma olduğu görülmektedir. Veri araçlarına göre çalışmaların dağılımlarına bakıldığında, yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme en sık kullanılan veri toplama aracı olduğu söylenebilir. Örneklem düzeyleri açısından dağılımlara göre araştırmacıların çok büyük bir kısmının ortaokul düzeyinde çalışmalar yaptığı görülmüştür. Araştırma kapsamında incelenen bilgisayarsız bilgisayar bilimi konulu çalışmaların ortak sonuçlarına göre, motivasyon artışı sonucu, en çok ulaşılan sonuç olmuştur. Araştırmaların ortak önerilerine bakıldığında, farklı ve daha geniş örneklem gruplarında yeni çalışmaların yapılması en yüksek frekansa sahip öneridir. Gelecek araştırmalarda öğretim programlarına uygun Bilgisayarsız etkinliklerin içerikleri araştırılabilir.
Smart Watch Unlocking and Implementation with Facial Recognition
Authors: P. Thirupathi  , K. Keerthana  , M. Shirisha  , T. Sathwika  , V. Pravalika
Published: December 2023

The integration of facial recognition technology with IOT-based smart watches, enabling a seamless and secure user experience. In addition to facial recognition, the smart watches are equipped with a wide range of sensors to capture measurements such as heart rate, steps taken, sleep patterns, and more. By the sensor measurements, the smart watch interface can provide personalized health and fitness, real-time notifications, and contextual recommendations. The research aims to enhance the functionality and usability of IOT-based smart watches by leveraging facial recognition and comprehensive sensor measurements. We explore the design, implementation, and security aspects of a system that utilizes the watch's camera to authenticate users based on facial features. The implementation involves the development of a robust facial recognition algorithm tailored for the limited resources of a smart watch
Exploration of Building Information Modeling and Integrated Project Cloud Service in early architectural design stages
Authors: Wagiri Felicia , Shih Shen-Guan , Harsono Kevin , Cheng Tsung-Wei , Lu Mu-Kuan
Published: December 2023

In the evolving Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Cloud Service (IPCS) has become crucial. These tools are particularly essential during the early design stages, as they enable comprehensive management and integration of project information, thus promoting effective decision-making throughout project lifecycles. This combined approach enhances inter-organizational collaborations, improves design and construction practices, and creates a communal data platform for stakeholders. This research explores the effectiveness of the BIM-IPCS system in streamlining data exchange and information flow during early design, suggesting ways to minimize errors, speed up processes, and reduce construction costs through dependable networks. Conclusively, this study underscores the significant impact of the BIM-IPCS system on project management, ensuring well-coordinated and informed construction while advocating for its role in driving innovative and efficient project delivery in the AEC industry.
Sustainable Restoration of Cultural Heritage in the digital era
Authors: Cinquepalmi Federico , Tiburcio Virginia Adele
Published: December 2023

The reprocessing, preservation, and maintenance of the wide historical architectural heritage in Italy represent one of the main challenges of digitalization; not only it is one of the oldest among in Europe, but it is also widespread across the country between cities and rural areas.  The care of such an aging built environment needs a carefully planned approach that can take advantage of new technologies such as Historical/Heritage Building Information Modelling (H-BIM) and Digital Twin (DT). The final goal is to promote a long-term sustainable restoration with high qualitative standards. Usually, the topic of sustainability is discussed for new constructions where it is of fundamental importance to save materials, energy, land use and to reduce the carbon footprint. However, being the number of historical buildings elevate in Italy, the concept shall be extended also to them, that are way more fragile if compared to the surrounding. Moreover, cultural heritage is connected to specific challenges that need to be addressed. What was happened in Aquila region after the earthquake of 2019 must not happen again. Digital technologies can be used to prevent such a catastrophic event, preventing and limiting damages, providing evaluable information, and realizing a tool that can be shared among the stakeholders to restore the physical and cultural value of an historical building also in case of extreme events.
TERRITORIALIZAÇÃO PORTUÁRIA NA AMAZÔNIA E SUAS IMPLICAÇÕES EM “TERRITÓRIOS TRADICIONAIS” NO BAIXO TOCANTINS – ABAETETUBA – PA
Authors: MARCOS CARDOSO  , JONDISON CARDOSO RODRIGUES  , JOSÉ SOBREIRO FILHO
Published: December 2023

Nas duas últimas duas décadas tem-se assistido no Brasil um aumento significativo de planejamentos, políticas públicas e investimentos estrangeiros em infraestrutura, sobretudo, ligado a multiplicação de complexos portuários, notadamente para e na Amazônia. A “região” do Baixo Tocantins (Amazônia Paraense) constitui fonte de atenção e ações, mobilizadas pelos setores públicos e privados na produção de complexos portuários. O objetivo deste artigo consiste em analisar e mapear a territorialização portuária na Amazônia e suas implicações nos “territórios tradicionais” no Baixo Tocantins, Abaetetuba, Pará. Assim esquadrinhando e analisando: i) o quantitativo de portos, sua a expansão em termos espaço-temporal e os portos planejados; ii) os agentes hegemônicos (e setor econômico inserido) ligados a expansão de portos privados na Amazônia; iii) os efeitos múltiplos nas transformações do espaço agrário, particularmente as ações políticas (estratégias) e organizações empreendidas pelos agentes de resistência no Baixo Tocantins (Abaetetuba) como forma de “barrar” territorializações hegemônicas sobre “territórios tradicionais”. Face a isso o percurso metodológico baseou-se em levantamento bibliográfico e documental e pesquisa participante, realizada entre 2017 e 2021; e, tendo como fio condutor o diálogo com o campo de estudos da Geografia Crítica e da Ecologia Política.
DESAFIOS DE CAMINHAR PELA AVENIDA MORANGUEIRA EM MARINGÁ/PR.
Authors: VIEIRA RAMOS DIEGO , FERNANDO LUIZ DE PAULA SANTIL
Published: December 2023

Com o crescimento populacional das cidades brasileiras, houve a degradação das infraestruturas e o consequente surgimento de problemas urbanos como o déficit habitacional, a falta de saneamento básico, a propagação de doenças etc. O que expos a necessidade de se repensar os caminhos do planejamento e da gestão, sobretudo, da mobilidade urbana. Dessa maneira, os estímulos aos deslocamentos ativos, passaram a figurar como uma importante ação para a promoção da mobilidade e a sustentabilidade urbana. Na cidade de Maringá, assim como em parte das cidades brasileiras, as discussões voltadas a mobilidade têm se tornado uma das principais pautas da gestão. O que demonstra a necessidade de se estimular estudos a respeito da temática. Neste cenário, o presente trabalho tem por objetivo caracterizar as condições das calçadas presentes na Avenida Morangueira (uma das principais vias da cidade). Para isto, adotou-se o método IQC (Índice de Qualidade de Calçadas), adaptado aos trabalhos de Ferreira e Sanches (2001). Após a sua aplicação, foi possível identificar que, em um panorama geral, os resultados obtidos puderam ser classificados como bom ou ótimo. No entanto, quando vistas de maneira específicas, percebeu-se a presença de pontos em que o resultado está abaixo da média global, o que sugere a necessidade de medidas intervenção de estimulem a melhoria do local.
Massive stars in UV
Authors: Холтыгин А.Ф.
Published: December 2023

Обсуждаются результаты наблюдений массивных звезд ранних спектральных классов в ультрафиолетовом (УФ) диапазоне, начиная от наблюдений на обсерваториях Орион-1 и 2. Обсуждаются такие проблемы как диагностика звездного ветра O звезд и звезд типа Вольфа-Райе и их пульсационной активности, определение химического состава массивных звезд и анализ структуры дисков Be звезд. Особое внимание уделено задачам, которые можно решать с помощью наблюдений на космической обсерватории «Спектр-УФ».

We discuss the results of observations of massive stars of early spectral classes in the ultraviolet (UV) range, starting with observations at the Orion 1 and 2 observatories. Problems such as diagnostics of the stellar wind of O stars and Wolf-Rayet type stars and their pulsational activity, determination of the chemical composition massive stars and analysis of the disk structure of Be stars are discussed. Particular attention is paid to problems that can be solved using observations at the WSO-UV space observatory.
History of observations of asteroids and comets in the Simeiz Observatory
Authors: Николенко И.В. , Аршинкин C.C. , Крючков С.В.
Published: December 2023

История Симеизской обсерватории, которая является частью ИНАСАН, перешагнувшая свой 100-летний юбилей, неразрывна связана с наблюдениями малых тел Солнечной системы. В статье приводится история наблюдений малых тел в разные периоды существования обсерватории. Статья основана на материалах, представленных на Научной конференции «VIII Бредихинские чтения».

Institute of Astronomy of the RAS, Moscow, Russia The history of the Simeiz observatory, which is a part of INASAN and has crossed its 100th anniversary, is inextricably linked with observations of small bodies in the solar system. The article presents the history of observations of small bodies in different periods of the existence of the observatory. This paper is based on a talk presented at VIII Bredikhin conference.
Lidl schneidet Nonfood-Einkaufsspitze neu zu
Authors: Tewes Werner , Stockburger Manfred
Published: December 2023

Lidl bemüht sich, die Probleme im Nonfood-Geschäft in den Griff zu kriegen. Der Discounter schneidet dafür den Einkauf neu zu. Dem Vernehmen nach sollen zudem Prozesse und Strukturen auf den Prüfstand gestellt werden, um Konkurrenten wie Action künftig besser Paroli bieten zu können.
EU-Lieferkettengesetz nimmt Konturen an
Authors: Bender Hanno , Falker Gerrit-Milena , Deglow Hans-Jürgen
Published: December 2023

Aldi, Ikea und 45 weitere Player beschwören Brüssel, diese Woche einen Durchbruch zum EU-Lieferkettengesetz zu erzielen. Derweil begrüßt der Wissenschaftliche Beirat des Agrarministeriums die Regulierung der Lieferketten.
Brüssel sorgt mit verunglückten Erläuterungen zur „Entwaldungsfrei-Frist“ für Unmut
Authors: Falker Gerrit-Milena
Published: December 2023

Erneute Panne zur „Entwaldungsfrei-Verordnung“: Auch die nun aktualisierten FAQs der EU-Kommission bringen keine Klarheit zur Übergangsfrist. Brüssel verspricht, bis Weihnachten nachzubessern.
Grüne Geschäfte
Authors: Busche Jenny
Published: December 2023

CO₂-Emissionen senken, Abfall vermeiden, Energie sparen – das ist nicht alles, was Händler und Hersteller für Klima und Umwelt tun. Mit nachhaltigen Krediten oder Anleihen sind sie zunehmend an den Finanzmärkten aktiv. Das ist auch gut fürs Image. Jenny Busche
Mentale Gesundheit wird zum Thema
Authors: Tietze Iris
Published: December 2023

Thomas Knüwer setzt als neuer Chief Creative Officer bei der Beratung Accenture Song seinen Fokus auf ein persönliches Herzensthema: mentale Gesundheit. Denn der Manager hat schon selbst zu spüren bekommen, wie unersetzlich wichtig das ist.
Retentionsgründach und Sponge-City-Roof – Wasserrückhalt optimiert
Authors: Schöll Sandra
Published: December 2023

Ein temporärer Wasserrückhalt auf dem Dach nützt Gebäuden und Stadtquartieren, Starkregen effektiv aufzufangen und gedrosselt abzuleiten. Die Kanalisation wird dadurch vor Überlastung geschützt. Er nützt aber auch der Vegetation, die verfügbares Wasser aufnimmt, verdunstet und das Mikroklima verbessert.
US Draft Merger Guidelines: Manifesto of Improvements or Step Back?
Authors:   University of Belgrade Faculty of Economics, Ristić Bojan
Published: December 2023

This paper critically evaluates the draft version of the US Merger Guidelines from 2023 (D23), which departs from the consumer welfare standard, sparking intense debates within the academic, professional, and business communities. D23, released by the US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, introduces a shift toward a more structuralist approach in horizontal merger assessment. The paper examines the diverse perspectives of D23, with some perceiving it as a populist move sidelining economic rationale and others viewing it as an attempt to base decisions on factual grounds and enhance antitrust activism. The discussion emphasises the importance of precision in defining relevant markets within D23, a crucial element in merger assessment. This analysis sheds light on the evolving landscape of merger policy, prompting critical inquiries into the future trajectory of competition law.