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Environmental Costs and Key Financial Performance Indicators of Oil Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Echobu Onuh Jonathan , Ikechukwu Prof. Inyiama Oliver
Published: August 2023

This study examined the effect of environmental costs on the key financial performance indicators of oil firms in Nigeria. The study specifically examined the effect of environmental cost on the retained earnings, earnings per share and the return on asset of oil firms in Nigeria. A sample of three firms was selected out of a population of eleven oil and gas firms listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange during the period. Secondary data were collected from the selected firms and analysed using multiple regression analysis. Findings of the analysis shows that environmental cost has a positive and insignificant effect on the retained earnings of oil firms in Nigeria. It was also observed that environmental cost has a negative and insignificant effect on the earnings per share of oil firms in Nigeria. The study equally revealed that environmental cost has a positive and significant effect on the return on asset of oil firms in Nigeria based on the findings, the study recommends that oil firms should adopt uniform reporting and disclosure standards of environmental cost for the purpose of control and measurement of performance. Firms (especially smaller ones), should be encouraged to disclose their environmental practices in their annual reports to enhance their competitiveness which would subsequently lead to high corporate performance. Top management should ensure that they comply with the environmental laws of the nation as it will go a long way in enhancing sustainability.
Crude Oil Production, Corruption and Upstream Oil Revenue in Nigeria: General Outlook, Conditions and Methodology
Authors: EFUNTADE Alani Olusegun , EFUNTADE Olubunmi Omotayo
Published: August 2023

The study examined general outlook and conditions of crude oil production, corruption risk and upstream oil revenue in Nigeria. The study focused mainly on the revenue generated from crude oil production and oil export with the purpose of assessing oil exploration and corruption with the objective of investigating Nigeria’s oil export and its contribution to the growth of revenue generation and finding out if the level of corruption affects the upstream revenue generation in Nigeria. it is discovered that the following variables are germane in the empirical studies reviewed and econometric models are conceptualized that proven oil reserve, OPEC quotas, global oil demand, global oil supply, geopolitical risk index, disaster risk index, global terrorism index, global oil price, exchange rate variation, upstream oil theft, number of pipeline vandalism, oil bunkering, tax evasion and corruption perceptions index are relevant and possible determinants of downstream oil revenue in Nigeria. An empirical study to investigate the relationship and causal effect of the above-mentioned factors are recommended for further study with a view to making reliable policy statements on revenue sustainability and highlighting and reducing the counterproductive effects of corruption risks in the exploration and production of crude oil in Nigeria.
Farmers Cooperatives: Financing of Agricultural Cooperative Societies for Capacity Building in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: CECILIA ATTAH CHINYERE , O. PROF. NWANKWO. F.
Published: August 2023

This study empirically examined the methods of financing of agricultural cooperative societies for capacity building in Anambra state. Two hypotheses were formulated to guide the investigation and the statistical test of parameter estimates was conducted using Friedman’s 2 ways ANOVA. The study employed Survey Design in the data analysis. Primary data was used for the study and was obtained through questionnaire survey administered to the selected farmers’ cooperative societies in Anambra State. The findings generally indicated that farmers’ cooperative societies are variously involved in agricultural development and capacity building at 1% level of significance. Hence, the study recommends that government should create enabling environment for holding and managing the means for production in the process of developing under-privileged and disadvantaged areas. Also, the attitudes of government and the generality of the people must be changed positively towards cooperative development since it will be too difficult to achieve a meaningful balanced development without involving and stimulating the under-utilized rural resources which these cooperatives are trying to pool together to develop themselves
Foreign Exchange Rates Dynamics and Stock Market Performance in an Emerging Economy: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Duruechi Anthony H. , Ojiegbe Josephine N. , Ekweozor Izunna C.
Published: August 2023

This study focused on the connection between foreign exchange rates dynamics and stock market performance in Nigeria (1995 to 2021). The paper set out to examine the effects of foreign exchange rates movements on the stock market performance in Nigeria. The data for the study were obtained solely from the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin. The Naira-U.S Dollar, Naira-British Pounds, Naira-Euro, and Naira-Swiss Franc exchange rates were proxies for the foreign exchange rate dynamics, while stock market performance was represented by stock market capitalization. The vector error correction mechanism (VECM) and the Pairwise Granger Causality tests were employed to analyze the secondary data. Results revealed the existence of long run relationship between foreign exchange rate dynamics and stock market performances in Nigeria though with an insignificant impact. In addition, a uni-directional causality was observed running from market capitalization to naira US-dollar exchange rate among others. It was therefore concluded that foreign exchange rates dynamics have an insignificant impact on stock market performances in Nigeria. Thus, there is need to align Nigeria’s economic stabilization policies in order to effectively achieve currency stability (of the naira). Policies such as outright ban on importation of items that can be produced locally should be pursued vigorously. This will no doubt boost aggregate domestic demand for such products and also go a long way in enhancing the value of the naira and by extension stock market outlook in Nigeria.
Capítulo 8 - Processo ativo de morte
Authors: Motta Paloma Duarte , Melo Luisa Cinque de , Gomes Sarah Ananda
Published: August 2023

Reconhecer a probabilidade de morte iminente facilita o planejamento de cuidados e permite a comunicação do prognóstico com o paciente e com familiares, com discussões sobre as preferências de cuidado no fim de vida. Para identificar que o paciente está próximo da morte deve-se utilizar ferramentas e escalas prognósticas
Exploring the Synergy of Integration: Assessing the Performance of Hydraulic Storage and Solar Power Integration in Kirkuk city
Authors: Hussien Ibrahim Albajari Edham , Ridha Aslan Sami
Published: August 2023

This research investigates the performance of integrated system combining of hydraulic storage and solar power in Iraq. A photovoltaic-water pumping system was designed to store solar energy in the form of water in tank at a height of 6 mm. The study evaluates the influence of solar radiation level and pumping time in determining the amount of energy stored. During clear days in March, 175 minutes was taken to pump a total of 3400 liters of water in the case of the fixed PV panel, while when using the tracker, the time is reduced to 165 minutes for filling the tank with the same quantity of water due to the increase in the pumping capacity in the case of the tracker. During a cloudy day in the same month, the same quantity of water was pumped in 230 minutes. The stored water was then utilized to generate electricity, with varying flow rates based on the desired power output .The highest produced power was obtained by 42.9 W at a 42 lit / sec water flow rate, and the lowest power obtained by 23.2 W at a minimum water flow rate of 25 lit / sec. Moreover, the system's cost-effectiveness is enhanced by employing a direct current pump which can be used without the need for the inverter or batteries. These findings provide good understanding for the integrating of the hydraulic storage and solar power systems, offering potential solutions for sustainable energy generation in Iraq.
JUBAH DAN KOTEKA: DUALISME BUDAYA DALAM RELIGIOSITAS ORANG PAPUA PEGUNUNGAN
Authors: Kayame Yohanes
Published: August 2023

This article aims to discuss clothing, namely the robe and the Koteka in the religious expressions of the Papuan people, especially in the mountainous regions. The robe as a representation of western or Middle Eastern culture, the Romans, Greeks, which exist in the Catholic religious tradition. On the other hand, the Koteka is the traditional clothing for men of the Papuan people of the mountains. But these two objects can be used on one occasion, for example in the Eucharistic Celebration which is considered a big and important celebration. Also during the usual Eucharistic celebrations in the Church. The robes are worn by religious and laity as liturgical officers, while the koteka is worn by lay people who also participate in the Eucharistic Celebration. On the one hand, it displays the uniqueness of the local culture, on the other hand, it shows the richness of the church in inculturation. The methodology in this writing uses qualitative methods, by examining previous books and journals according to the topics discussed. The data obtained were analyzed using a descriptive phenomenological approach. Writing does not make a comparative study between the koteka and the robe, but a phenomenological study of religious culture. In this writing it is found that robes and koteka are two garments from different cultures. But both of them have a very holy and noble value in the celebration of the Eucharist and in everyday life. So that koteka is not something that is primitive and underdeveloped but has a sacred meaning
A THEORETICAL ANALYSIS FOR THE STUDY OF AGROECOSYSTEMS
Authors: Platas-Rosado Diego E. , Vilaboa-Arroniz Julio , González-Reynoso Luis , Severino-Lendechy Víctor Hugo , López-Romero Gustavo , Vilaboa-Arroniz Israel
Published: August 2023

The agroecosystem (AES) is a concept to identify a unit of study at different hierarchical levels of primary production systems that sets the management of man for adaptation, modification and interaction with natural resources for food production and services requiring by society. This essay aims to make a reflection about the theories-approaches bases on the concept of agro-ecosystem from a dialectical approach and propose to use it to understand the agriculture.
SOIL MOISTURE ON EMERGENCE AND INITIAL DEVELOPMENT OF Bidens pilosa
Authors: Mauli Márcia Maria , Nóbrega Lúcia Helena Pereira , Souza Filho Antonio Pedro Da Silva , Meneghetti Adriana Maria , Rosa Danielle Medina , Tonini Michelle
Published: August 2023

Some species are used as cover crops, so they can produce and release products from their secondary metabolism. When these products are released in the environment, they are exposed to direct or indirect influences. Thus, this trial aimed to evaluate the influence of soil moisture content in plant decomposition, possibly caused by allelochemicals release. The influence of soil field capacity was evaluated by the decomposition of black oats (Avena strigosa Schreb), turnip (Vicia villosa Roth) and hairy vetch (Raphanus sativus L.)  residues, with 70 and 50% of water availability and the control. Pots (1.0 kg) were filled with sterilized and unsterilized soil, plus 30 g of plant residue, which remained in decomposition for four weeks before the experiment start. After that, five seeds of beggartick (Bidens pilosa L.) were sowed and seedling emergence was daily evaluated for 10 d. The emergence speed index and emergence speed were calculated. Five seedlings were transplanted at the 8th d and evaluated during 30 d, to obtain the initial development of plants, and to determine fresh and dry mass. Greatest growth inhibition of the weed tested occurred with 70% available water for plant emergence and with 50% for initial plant development.
PLANT SHOOTS AND ROOTS BIOMASS OF BRACHIARIA GRASSES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON SOIL CARBON IN THE SEMI-ARID TROPICS OF KENYA
Authors: Gichangi Elias M. , Njarui Donald M. G. , Gatheru Mwangi J.
Published: August 2023

Grassland management practices that improve carbon uptake by increasing productivity or reducing carbon losses can lead to net accumulation of carbon in soils. A study was conducted to quantify the amounts of shoots and roots biomass of Brachiaria grass cultivars and their effects on soil carbon in two sites, Ithookwe and Katumani in semi-arid tropical Kenya. The grass cultivars were Brachiaria decumbens cv. Basilisk, B. brizantha cvs. Marandu, MG4, Piatã and Xaraes, B. humidicola cv. Llanero and B. hybrid cv. Mulato II. These were compared with two locally cultivated grasses (Chloris gayana cv. KAT R3 and Pennisetum purpureum cv. Kakamega 1). The grass treatments were evaluated with fertilizer application (40 kg P applied at sowing and 50 kg N ha-1 in each wet season) and with no fertilizer application. Shoots biomass of the Brachiaria cultivars ranged from 3.0 to 11.3 t ha-1 and 5.5 to 8.3 t ha-1 at Ithookwe and Katumani sites respectively in year 1. The highest shoots biomass recorded at Ithookwe was from cv. Piata while cv. MG4 gave the highest biomass at Katumani. Similar trends were recorded in year 2 of growth though the shoots biomass was lower at Katumani. However, the yields were significantly lower than those recorded from control, Napier grass in both years. The cv. Marandu, Xaraes, Basilisk and Piata had higher roots biomass than the controls (Rhodes grass and Napier grass) indicating greater potential for the Brachiaria grasses to sequester more carbon in the soil. The results of this study indicate that introduction of Brachiaria grasses in the semi-arid tropics of Kenya and in other similar environments can help increase soil carbon stocks that would mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and have greater economic returns. 
VERTICAL DISTRIBUTION AND SPATIAL PATTERN OF FINE ROOT DENSITY IN COFFEE – BASED AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS UNDER ORGANIC AND CONVENTIONAL INPUTS
Authors: Mora Garces Argenis Antonio
Published: August 2023

This research shows results on spatial changes of fine roots (d < 2.0 mm) in two Coffea arabica- shade tree associations: coffee shaded by a) Abarema idiopoda (timber and nitrogen fixing tree), and b) Terminalia amazonia (timber tree). These associations were submitted to organic and conventional inputs. In order to identify fine root vertical distribution and using soil cores, coffee and shade tree fine roots were quantified to 50 cm depth. A geostatistical approach was used to quantify the scale of spatial heterogeneity (aggregation patterns) of coffee and shade- tree fine root length density (RLD, cm cm-3; 0- 20 cm soil depth). Results about vertical distribution demonstrated that in all the associations the coffee fine roots were concentrated in the upper 20 cm of soil. The significant amount of coffee fine roots in the litter layer demonstrated the importance of including this layer for a real estimation of coffee fine roots in shaded coffee systems. The shade tree fine roots showed marked differences in their vertical distribution and affected the fine root density of coffee plants between 0- 50 cm soil depth; being more abundant when coffee is planted with T. amazonia. The scale of spatial heterogeneity (aggregation patterns) for coffee RLD was longer in the organic plot than in the conventional plot for all of the coffee- tree associations. In the coffee- T. amazonia association, the semivariogram of the coffee RLD under conventional management showed a spatial correlation at a relative short scale (3.5 m); however, in the organic plot, the semivariogram did not show spatial heterogeneity and exhibited a random pattern of coffee RLD at the scale examined. It is concluded that the type of management affects the pattern of spatial aggregation (spatial heterogeneity scale) of C. arabica fine roots. Implying that the ability of coffee roots for the water and nutrient intake change spatially, either vertically or horizontally, depending on the accompanying shade- tree. According to the occupation of the fine roots within the layers of the soil to the depth studied, T. amazonia seems to be the timber species recommended for the establishment of a coffee-based agroforestry system.
DETERMINATION OF OPTIMUM THREONINE REQUIREMENTS OF JAPANESE QUAIL (Coturnix coturnix japonica) CHICKS REARED UNDER TROPICAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Samuel Isaac , Bawa Gideon S. , Daudu Oluremi M. , Makinde O. John , Ibe Emmanuel A. , Akintunde A.R.
Published: August 2023

Threonine, like most amino acids, is traditionally noted for its role in protein synthesis. However, dietary threonine concentration required for the maximum performance of Japanese quails is yet to be determined, therefore, a study was conducted to determine the optimum threonine requirement of Japanese quail chicks in the tropical environment. A total of four hundred and fifty, two weeks old quail chicks (mixed sexes) were randomly allocated to five dietary treatments (0.67, 0.81, 0.95, 1.08 and 1.22 % total threonine) and replicated thrice in a completely randomized design (CRD). There were no significant differences (P>0.05) in average weight gain, average feed intake, feed conversion ratio and age at first lay of quails fed the dietary treatments. Weight of first egg laid was significantly (P<0.05) higher for birds fed 1.08% total threonine diets than those fed other dietary treatments. Live weight, dressed weight, dressing percent, thigh, heart and gizzard weights were statistically (P>0.05) similar for all treatments. There were significant differences (P<0.05) in haematological parameters and serum indices studied except white blood cell, total protein, monocyte, eosinophils, mean corpuscular volume, alanine amino transferase, alkaline phosphatase (P>0.05). It was concluded that the performance of birds were not influenced by the dietary treatments up to the highest dietary level of threonine studied (1.22%). Therefore, it is possible that the optimum dietary level of threonine may be above 1.22 %. Further studies will be necessary to establish higher doses of dietary threonine requirement of Japanese quails reared under tropical climatic environment.
DEMANDA DE SORGO GRANO EN MÉXICO CON LA TÉCNICA DE RETRASOS DISTRIBUIDOS
Authors: Carbajal García Maricruz , Rebollar Rebollar Samuel , Hernández Martínez Juvencio , Gómez Tenorio Germán , Guzmán Soria Eugenio
Published: August 2023

Sorghum (Sorghum vulgare Pers) is one of the most important grains for the Mexican livestock industry, it is the second largest basic grain and is considered the main ingredient in the production of balanced nourishment. In order to estimate the determining factors of grain sorghum demand in Mexico, a multi-variable linear econometric model for the 1995-2014 period was estimated using the distributed delays technique. The results displayed that sorghum demand responds inelastically to changes in price, with price elasticities of 0.35 and 0.42 in the short and long term, while an increase in the price of maize causes the demand for sorghum to increase by 0.39 and 0.47, which makes it a substitute and inelastic good for grain consumption. Unit percentage increases in beef cattle and milk population would increase sorghum demand by 0.60 and 0.51. The adjustment rate between the current consumption and the desired grain consumption was 0.85, it is a quick adjustment, so the market does not overreact to changes in prices, and it is stable and controlled in the short term. Is possible to conclude that demand for sorghum in Mexico is more influenced by the increase of beef and milk cattle as well as poultry.
RESIDUOS ORGÁNICOS DE SISTEMAS PECUARIOS: PRODUCCIÓN DE BIOGAS Y DERIVADOS
Authors: Muñoz-Espinoza Manolo , Barros-Rodríguez Marcos , Curay-Quispe Segundo , Valencia-Núñez Roberto , Carrasco-Silva Anselmo , Mayorga-Paredes Sixto
Published: August 2023

The objective of this literature review is to evaluate the viability of organic waste from livestock systems with potential for the production of biogas and derivatives. The increase of the world population brings as consequence the imperative need to produce more food. And with it, the increase in livestock production itself that generates excreta that bring with it problems in both human and animal health, pollution to water tributaries and greenhouse gases. The proper treatment of these excreta in biodigesters can recycle nutrients (biol and biosol) and generate energy in the form of methane, promoting the sustainable development of producers and reducing the environmental impact.
AVANCE GENÉTICO POR SELECCIÓN MASAL PARTICIPATIVA EN CALABAZA PIPIANA (Cucurbita argyrosperma Huber var. stenosperma)
Authors: Villanueva-Verduzco Clemente , Sánchez Miguel Angel , Lopéz-Calbo Hugo , Sánchez-Hernández Miguel Angel , Sánchez-Hernández César , Villanueva-Sánchez Evert , Sánchez-Cabrera Irma
Published: August 2023

The present work was carried out in Achichipico, Morelos, with the purpose of evaluating the genetic advance of in situ participatory mass selection in a local population of pipiana squash (Cucurbita argyrosperma Huber var. stenosperma), in the association system maize-squash, an experimental design of randomized blocks with four replications was used. The response to selection for seed and fruit yield per hectare was 20.19 kg ha-1 (42.9%) and 213.4 kg ha-1 (41.3%), respectively, per selection cycle, because of the genetic gain for seed and fruit yield per plant (9.80 g plant-1 (27.5%) and 0.10 kg plant-1 (26.3%), respectively. In flesh flavor and flesh color characters the advance per selection cycle was 0.53 units (15.9%) and 0.48 units (13.1%), respectively. Analysis of variance, only detected highly significative differences among selection cycles for flesh color and flesh flavor. Characters that did not present statistical differences, shown clear numerical tendency to improvement throughout selection cycles in pipiana squash.
RUMEN METAGENOME SEQUENCING TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Pacheco-Arjona J.R. , Sandoval-Castro C.A.
Published: August 2023

Ruminant livestock and their products have a high economic importance in the world. Their rumen is part of a complex digestive system, contains a microbial community of great importance to the host and with functions related to health, productivity, greenhouse gas emissions, and others. Within the microbial community of the rumen, the bacterial population constitutes the highest population biomass; they are the most active and fermentative and contributes with an important nutrient supply to the host. The DNA sequencing technologies in the molecular age, has allowed to identify an unprecedented number of microorganisms through metagenomics, identifying microbial communities from the sequence of molecular markers, integrated in all microorganisms. Metagenomic studies effectively increased knowledge related to ruminal microbial diversity. However, several factors that can influence the inference of population profiles, makes comparison between studies difficult. This review analyzes several factors that can generate variability in the profiles of the microbial population and presents the state of the art of the sequencing technologies applied in metagenomic studies. On the other hand, makes a comparison between several studies and meta-analysis of the rumen microbiome, with a focus on the dominant populations and their functions. Finally, makes a proposal that could be useful in the difficult challenge of effectively manipulating the composition and function of the ruminal microbiome and opening the possibility for sustainable production.
Guía de Procedimientos en Cirugía Plástica Reconstructiva Vol. 2
Authors: Flores Herrera Porfirio Gabriel , Avila Fray Angel Stalin , Sares Barzola Manuel Alberto , Leon Puga María Alejandra , Gualancañay Zurita Yosselin Yolanda , Ramírez Aguirre Douglas Kevin , Quezada Rivera Carlos
Published: August 2023

"Guía de Procedimientos en Cirugía Plástica Reconstructiva Vol. 2" es una obra esencial para cirujanos plásticos y reconstructivos, así como para aquellos en formación en esta especialidad. Este segundo volumen de la serie ofrece una inmersión profunda en los procedimientos quirúrgicos clave que se utilizan en la cirugía plástica reconstructiva.
Pediatría General Tomo 9
Authors: Cabezas Euvin Daniel , Guerrero Lana Sylvia Liliana , Vásquez Velásquez Claudia Elizabeth , Tixilema Chimborazo Alba Alexandra , Medina Guevara Antonio Joaquin
Published: August 2023

"Pediatría General Tomo 9" es una obra fundamental en el campo de la pediatría que aborda una amplia gama de temas relevantes para la atención médica de niños y adolescentes. Este noveno tomo de la serie es una continuación de un recurso esencial que proporciona información actualizada y completa para pediatras, médicos generales y estudiantes de medicina.
Cardiología en la Práctica Clínica Tomo 1
Authors: Angulo Cevallos Lorena Monserrat , Samaniego Antun Nadia Estefanía , Tintin Poveda Jenny Elizabeth , Castro Urgiles Diego Steven , Yuniz Molina Ninika Alejandra , Criollo Caiza Nathaly Yadira
Published: August 2023

"Cardiología en la Práctica Clínica Tomo 1" es una obra imprescindible para cardiólogos, médicos generales y estudiantes de medicina que desean adentrarse en el mundo de la cardiología clínica. Este primer tomo de la serie ofrece una sólida base de conocimientos en el campo de las enfermedades cardiovasculares.
Zoo-Chemical Profile Analysis of Ten Marine Mollusca Shells Using Different Solvents From Vedaranyam, South-East Coast of Tamilnadu, India
Authors: Thamizharasan R. , Ravichandran R.
Published: August 2023

Zoochemicals are the animal equivalent of phytochemicals in plants. They are compounds in animals that are believed to provide health benefits beyond the traditional nutrients that food contains. In the present work investigates the qualitative evaluation of the major zoo-chemical present in the whole shells of ten different calms Anadara antiquata, Anadara rhombea, Chicoreus virgineus, Donax cuneatus, Mactra violacea, Pugilina cochlidium, Donax scortum, Turritella acutangula, Trachycardium asciaticum and Tonna dolium in three different extracts (Ethanol, methanol and acetone). Among the various extracts, ethanol extract has higher concentration of zoochemicals as compared to methanol and acetone extracts of Mollusca shells. The study has shown that as far as extraction yield, ethanol is the best solvent among the three ethanol, methanol and acetone. In fact, it also extracts a greater number and higher concentration of zoo-chemcials. On the basis of the extraction capacity of the solvent, ethanol extract was used for further antimicrobial activity. Overall, marine water Mollusca has shown interesting properties as a medicinal use.
OBSTACLES TO DISTANCE LEARNING IN PAI LESSONS AT SDN TAMANAN
Authors: Adib M. Afiqul
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to explain what obstacles occur during the learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic at SDN Tamanan, Bantul. The method in this research is field research or field research which is then integrated with various related sources. The results of this study faced several obstacles in distance learning, such as: the ability to master technology, infrastructure, internet coverage, and the lack of budgetary provision from the government. The conclusion is that distance learning should be a learning solution in the future. However, for now it is felt by many parties that it is not feasible to implement it, especially in areas that lack proper internet access
Perancangan Prototype Pengantar Galon Berbasis Arduino Menggunakan Bluetooth Receiver Dan GPS Receiver
Authors: Baco Syarifuddin , Syarifuddin Rizal , Hasan  , Husen
Published: August 2023

Teknologi berkembang sangat pesat untuk membantu mengatasi permasalahan yang dihadapi manusia, salah satunya adalah penggunaan robot. Sikembar depot air minum isi ulang dimana proses pengantaran air galon berupa gerobak. Kendala menggunakan gerobak adalah membutuhkan waktu dan tenaga yang besar. Tujuan penelitian merancang prototype pengantar galon berbasis Arduino menggunakan Bluetooth receiver dan gps receiver. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Research and Development dimana menghasilkan produk serta menguji keefektifan produk. Pengujian system yang dilakukan adalah pengujian Motor DC, Sensor GY-271, Sensor GPS U[1]Blok Neo 6M, Bluetooth HC-05 dan Motor Driver L293D. Hasil pengujian prototype pengantar galon ini dilakukan dengan menyalakan tombol on/off pada alat kemudian HW-140 Step up down sebagai proses pengatur tenaga listrik, serta baterai li-ion sebagai daya ke Arduino Mega yang berfungsi sebagai mikrokontroller dengan Motor Driver sebagai proses output ke motor DC sebagai penggerak roda. Sensor GPS Receiver bekerja sebagai pendeteksi lokasi alat dan sensor Bluetooth receiver sebagai alat penghubung ke aplikasi pada smartphone berfungsi sebagai controller. Kesimpulan dari proses pengujian koordinat 1 dan koordinat 2 menunjukkan bahwa semakin berat beban galon berisi air yang dibawa, waktu tempuh rata-rata yang dibutuhkan bertambah dan kecepatan rata-rata berkurang hingga robot mencapai kapasitas maksimumnya dan alat bekerja sesuai dengan konsep dasar yang telah dibuat.
The Urban Impact Of Jakarta As A Global Business City In The Wake Of The Relocation Of Indonesia's Capital
Authors: Dewi Marulina
Published: August 2023

This research concept paper endeavours to comprehensively investigate the multifaceted urban ramifications arising from Jakarta's transformation into a global business city subsequent to the relocation of Indonesia's capital to Borneo. Employing an interdisciplinary approach, the study will delve into the infrastructural, economic, social, and environmental dimensions of this transformation. This research aims to furnish valuable insights pertinent to urban planners, policymakers, and stakeholders invested in the city's trajectory.
Coopetition in Mearth. A Strategy Beyond Rivalry to Develop the Moon-Earth Ecosystem
Authors: SCHILIRÒ Daniele
Published: August 2023

The space economy, which refers to the diverse economic activities and industries that are related to outer space and space exploration, has been steadily growing over the years and has become a significant driver of technological innovation and economic growth. The growth of the space economy has been facilitated by technological advancements, reduced launch costs, and increased participation from private companies. This paper explores a new geographic space called “Mearth”, representing the Moon and Earth as a unified space. Specifically, the paper focuses on the innovations developed within the Mearth ecosystem that can contribute to an improved future. It is a conceptual-theoretical paper aiming to identify viable solutions to attract investments, generate technologies, and establish a new ecosystem within the novel geographic space of Mearth. This contribution supports the view that the coopetition strategy - essentially entailing cooperation among competitors - could represent the most suitable approach to join efforts to implement Mearth's economic system and its ecosystem. The primary reason lies in this strategy's ability to align the divergent interests of the ecosystem stakeholders. In terms of outcomes, the paper shows that a coopetition strategy leads to win-win solutions and will benefit all stakeholders in the Mearth ecosystem.© 2023 The Author(s). Published by RITHA Publishing. This article is distributed under the terms of the license CC-BY 4.0., which permits any further distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Contribución al conocimiento de los Lepidoptera de España, con la descripción de un género y una nueva especie para nuestra fauna (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae, Phycitinae)
Authors: Gastón J. , Vives Moreno A.
Published: August 2023

Se describe un nuevo género Propeacrobasis Gastón & Vives, gen. n., y una nueva especie del sur de España, Propeacrobasis notarioi Gastón & Vives, sp. n.
The Major Challenges and Opportunities of E-Learning for Teachers and Students in Covid-19 Panadamic: A Descriptive Study
Authors: Bareq Raad Raheem Bareq Raad Raheem , Ghafar Zanyar Nathir
Published: August 2023

Background: The worldwide spread of the Coronavirus has presented several challenges to the educational sector in recent years. It is crucial to understand the students' experiences with online learning amid the Covid-19 pandemic in view of the present study. Even though this issue has been studied extensively, more is still needed to learn about the challenges students face and the precise strategies they use to overcome them. The consequences of online learning during the Covid-19 outbreak undoubtedly offered many opportunities while offering specific challenges that influenced the overall psychological health of teachers and students. Aim: This study will thoroughly analyse the opportunities, issues, and psychological repercussions of students' and teachers' rapid move to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: A descriptive qualitative method using the literature review has been adopted in the present study. The present study's data is obtained from the previous related published works to draw out the objectives of the present study. Findings: The research revealed that the pandemic caused by Covid-19 had the most effects on the students' psychological health and the overall quality of their educational experiences. The techniques that students employ the most often include resource management and utilisation, seeking assistance, improving technical aptitude, learning time running techniques, and effectively maintaining control over the learning environment. The researchers focus on the implications of these findings for ongoing research, classroom instruction, and politicians' decisions. The atmosphere in which they learned at home was the most challenging assignment for  learning technological literacy and competency.
Non-Meritrocratic Factors Affecting Filling Of Positions In Structural Institutions
Authors: Alfianto Rois , Ismi Dwi Astuti Nurhaeni Ismi Dwi Astuti Nurhaeni , Asal Wahyuni Erlin Mulyadi Asal Wahyuni Erlin Mulyadi
Published: August 2023

The government often use draft meritocracy To promote and hire official based on trend For doing work, record traces, and achievements other. Several big agencies No obey protocol. Paper This researches non-meritocratic aspects of institution structure in a manner thorough. Researchers also wonder about how much a good selection process meritocracy function For tasks structural public. Focus study This is knowledge administration about governance issues  post-filling. Method Qualitative used in a study this. Three of the most influential non-meritocratic criteria For getting a position in Indonesia are interest in politics, interest in family, and love or No like. factors This appears Because condition established norms bureaucracy For taking a position.
Empowering Women’s Health: Transforming Maternal Health Care in India
Authors: Kumar Gomathi Ananda , Palaniyappan Veeramani
Published: August 2023

An indicator of the reproductive health of women in an area is the maternal mortality rate. A lot of women in the reproductive age range pass away from difficulties during, during, or related to pregnancy, childbirth, or abortion. Maternal mortality, a critical indicator of a country's healthcare system and women's well-being, has been a persistent concern in India. The study examines the progress and strategies employed in reducing maternal mortality in India. The research explores the initiatives undertaken by the Indian government under the National Health Mission to address maternal health. The findings serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers striving to advance women's sexual and reproductive health rights while reducing maternal mortality globally.

KEYWORDS: Maternal mortality, Reproductive health, women, India
Community Participation Model And The Role Of Local Wisdom In The Prevention Of Corruption Of Village Funds
Authors: Eko Handoyo Eko Handoyo , Wahyu Beny Mukti Setiyawan Wahyu Beny Mukti Setiyawan , Natal Kristiono Natal Kristiono , Siti Muslikhatul Ummah Siti Muslikhatul Ummah , Muhammad Wildan Khunaefi Muhammad Wildan Khunaefi , Fathurrahman Prasetyo Aji Fathurrahman Prasetyo Aji
Published: August 2023

The study of anti-corruption literature may not be new, however, most anti-corruption literature studies in Indonesia focus on anti-corruption education. Meanwhile, when discussing anti-corruption villages, religion is often used as a method of anti-corruption hand-cutting. Unlike these studies, this study will focus on finding models of community participation and the role of local wisdom with Max Weber's social action theory and Mayer N. Zald-John D. Mc Carthy's resource mobilization theory as its analysis knife. Using qualitative research methods and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) approach this study, finally found that "Taqdim political-economic empowerment based on traditional ethics and religion" is a model of community participation that includes the local wisdom of Sentang village. This model then also carried out five resource mobilizations to achieve corruption prevention of village funds. The realization of this model can then be grouped into types of social action consisting of actions based on goals, values, affections, and traditions. Based on the conclusion of the thesis, this study has succeeded in finding a model of community participation and the role of local wisdom in preventing corruption of village funds. Thus, this study has provided new insights into preventing corruption of village funds through the integration of participation models and the role of local wisdom. In practical terms, this insight can automatically be used as a consideration for policymakers in determining the prevention of corruption in village funds.
Exploring The Influence of Virtual Reality on Interpersonal Communication: A Novel Study In Communication Science
Authors: Falah Zidnal
Published: August 2023

This study aims to investigate the influence of virtual reality on interpersonal communication, focusing on aspects that have never been studied before in communication science. In an increasingly advanced digital age, virtual reality has become a phenomenon that attracts the attention of many people. However, there is still a lack of research that comprehensively reveals its impact on interpersonal communication. The research method used in this study is a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches. Through the use of surveys and in-depth interviews, we obtain data that includes individual perceptions and experiences related to interpersonal communication in a virtual reality environment. Our respondents consisted of participants who were experienced in the use of virtual reality and those who had never used the technology before. Our results suggest that the use of virtual reality has the potential to influence various aspects of interpersonal communication, including emotional expression, nonverbal recognition, and levels of interpersonal closeness. These discoveries provide new insights into how virtual reality can enrich our communication experience in different contexts. This research makes an important contribution to the development of communication science, especially in understanding the role of new technologies such as virtual reality in shaping interpersonal interactions. The implications of this research could be used to develop practical guidelines for the use of virtual reality in interpersonal communication, as well as inform the design and development of better technologies in the future.
Wer finden will, muss suchen: Rechtsdatenbanken und -suchmaschinen in der Mediendidaktik
Authors: Aydik Olcay , Trute Hans-Heinrich
Published: August 2023

Der Beitrag bettet Rechtsinformationssysteme als mediale Konfigurationen des rechtswissenschaftlichen Kommunikationszusammenhangs in einen interdisziplinären Diskurs ein und nuanciert die Anschlussprobleme insbesondere für die Mediendidaktik mangels disziplinspezifischer Reflexionen (I.). Daran schließen sich medientheoretische wie mediendidaktische Überlegungen an, die in der Differenzierung zwischen Oberfläche und Tiefe medialer Konfigurationen münden (II.). Diese werden auf die Rechtsinformationssysteme in ihren wesentlichen Funktionen übertragen (III.). Hieraus folgt eine interaktionszentrierte medientheoretische Modellierung eines didaktischen Programms, das instrumentell wie theoretisch ausgerichtete Kompetenzen und Reflexionsfähigkeiten hervorhebt (IV.).
Die Vereinbarkeit der polnischen Fördermodelle für Erneuerbare Energien mit dem EU-Beihilferecht
Authors: Ceglecki Jessica
Published: August 2023

The conversion of electricity generation from fossil fuels to the use of renewable energy sources is currently one of the central challenges in the EU, especially from a legal point of view. The author presents in German the legal situation of the promotion of renewable energies in Poland and analyzes its compatibility with European state aid law (Art. 107 TFEU). In doing so, the author provides a sound insight into European case law and comments on the dispute in the literature about the extension of the concept of state aid to purely private-law legal relationships, which is particularly important for levy-based funding instruments.
Perspective Chapter: Minimizing Risk in Real Estate Development – An Industrial Approach
Authors: Ciaramella Gianandrea , Celani Alberto
Published: August 2023

Urban regeneration projects in many European countries involve private entrepreneurs who specialize in real estate development. Compared to the past, the demand for real estate products has assumed a level of specialization that cannot be separated from careful market analysis but above all from the observation of emerging economic and social trends and processes similar to the industrial world. It is not possible to design an urban redevelopment intervention, without considering key factors such as demographic trends, consumption behavior and orientation, well-being and health, infrastructures, urban density. The chapter charts a course that aims to minimize risks for real estate development and urban regeneration interventions, emphasizing a holistic approach and industrial processes.
Motor Imagery BCI Classification with Frequency and Time-Frequency Features by Using Different Dimensions of the Feature Space Using Autoencoders
Authors: Kaya Esra , Saritas Ismail
Published: August 2023

Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) enable the users to directly communicate with machines based on various desired purposes through brain signals without moving any body parts. Thus, they have become very useful for prostheses, electric wheelchairs, virtual keyboards, and other studies like survey applications and emotion classifications. In this study, EEG signal processing was performed on the BCI Competition III-3a dataset, which contains motor imagery (MI) signals with four classes. Features of the non-stationary EEG signals belonging to three subjects were extracted using Power Spectral Density (PSD) with welch method, Wavelet Decomposition (WD), Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) and Hilbert-Huang Transform (HHT). From extracted 900 features, feature space dimension reduction was realized using Autoencoder, an unsupervised learning algorithm. The average accuracy obtained with Artificial Neural Network (ANN) is 74.5% for all binary classifications, which is generally a good result because of the non-stationary nature of EEG signals. 801 features yielded the best classification performance, obtained using an autoencoder with 400 hidden layer neurons.
Autonomous Car for Indian Terrain
Authors: Patil S. T. , Aher Aryan , Bhate Aarushi , Shaikh Adnan , Vinukonda Sandhya
Published: August 2023

In recent years, autonomous vehicle (AV) technology has improved dramatically. Self-driving cars have the potential to transform urban mobility in India by offering sustainable, convenient, and congestion-free transportation. However, India confronts challenges such as potholes and the need for enhanced lane detection to make autonomous vehicles a reality. The project's central goal is to create a Convolution Neural Network (CNN) model that can scan and identify its surroundings and move. This paper proposes a project which is accomplished by training CNN with a dataset of images and videos to perform advanced lane identification, pothole recognition, and sophisticated object detection.
Effects of PSO Algorithm Parameters on the MPPT System Under Partial Shading Condition
Authors: OĞUZ Çağrı Batuhan , AVCI Emre , ÖZTÜRK Salih Barış
Published: August 2023

Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) systems enable photovoltaic (PV) panels to work at their Maximum PowerPoint (MPP). To do this, several algorithms have been developed, including conventional, intelligent, and meta-heuristic. Once a partial shading condition (PSC) occurs, more than one peak emerges in the power-voltage curve of photovoltaic arrays. Under PSCs, conventional algorithms get stuck at the local maximum point and fail to reach the global maximum point. Being an alternative method, Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm has been frequently employed for MPPT systems under PSCs. This algorithm has some parameters that affect its performance to reach the global MPP of the PV panel. Therefore, with well-tuned parameters, the effectiveness of the PSO will increase for the different PSCs. In this study, the effects of the cognitive learning and social learning parameters of the PSO algorithm are investigated under different PSCs. To achieve this, an MPPT system, including a boost-type DC-DC converter, is created in MATLAB®/Simulink®. Simulation studies show that the PSO algorithm fails to track global MPP with constant cognitive and social learning parameters under changing partial shading conditions. Furthermore, the results show that these two parameters affect the time to reach the MPP of the PSO algorithm.
Sensors i estratègies de test de circuits digitals CMOS per vigilància del consum
Authors:   , Rius Vázquez Josep
Published: August 2023

El objetivo de la tesis es realizar aportaciones en el campo de las estrategias de test basadas en la vigilancia del consumo quiescente de los circuitos integrados CMOS y de los sensores utilizados para dicho fin (test de corriente o test iddq). Para ello se analiza en primer lugar el estado del arte en el diseño de sensores para el test IDDQ y se extraen criterios para la evaluacion de la calidad de dichos sensores. En la tesis se propone un nuevo tipo de sensor integrado (proportional built-in current sensor) que utiliza como elemento transductor un transistor bipolar compatible con la tecnologia CMOS. Se caracteriza tambien su comportamiento estetico y dinamico y se realizan pruebas con circuitos experimentales para validar los analisis realizados.

En la tesis se proponen dos metodos originales para el test IDDQ mediante sensores externos al circuito que se este verificando (cut): el primero se basa en la desconexion de la alimentacion del cut y en la observacion del comportamiento de sus salidas. El segundo metodo se basa en el analisis de la evolucion de la tension en el nodo de alimentacion de un CUT cuando se le aplica un conjunto de vectores de test estando el circuito alimentado por un condensador. Ambos metodos propuestos requieren un interruptor para la alimentacion del CUT con unas caracteristicas especiales. Por ello, se ha diseñado un nuevo tipo de interruptor que cumple con las especificaciones de baja resistencia en estado de conduccion y baja inyeccion de carga en el paso del estado de no conduccion al de conduccion. Finalmente, los metodos propuestos se han validado experimentalmente al ser implementados en una maquina de test convencional verificandose su efectividad en la deteccion de los defectos de multiples circuitos integrados.