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The Impact of Rice Tariffication Law on Rice Farmer Income and Occupational Choice: A Microsimulation Approach
Authors: Aureada Cyril , Dizon Ricardo
Published: September 2024

Purpose: This study was conducted to provide an ex-ante analysis of the impact of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) on rice farmers' income and occupation preferences. The study aims to determine how much increased in terms of total income before and after the implementation of RTL. Moreover the research aims to determine if how many farmers will shift to any industry after the implementation of RTL.
Methodology: Using microsimulation modeling and logistic regression a microdata from the 2018 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) were used to simulate changes in total income and household-level expenditures.
Findings: It was found that households whose heads were involved in agricultural activities and had more years of education had the highest income in the 2018 FIES. In the microsimulation model, it was observed that the implementation of the Rice Tariffication Law resulted in a noteworthy 52% increase in the total income of rice farmers who were recipients of the law, while non-recipients experienced a negative 19% change in their income. Moreover, an estimated 3,000 non-rice farmers transitioned to rice farming as income increased in rice farming activities.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This study recommends the effective allocation and implementation of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) to benefit rice farmer recipients and promote inclusive growth for our farmers. Government institutions should promote microfinancing and strengthen cooperative systems to aid in the allocation of cash disbursement. The establishment of community-based offices focusing on the RCEF program will ensure that the program is accessible to farmers. Additionally, RCEF credit assistance should be considered for future study to assess the government's efficiency in implementing the program and whether the allocated fund is sufficient for all rice farmers in the country.
Influence of Cash Transfer Program on Socio-Economic Empowerment of Communities in IDPS of Burao, Somaliland
Authors: Abdilahi Hamse Abdiwahab
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this presentation was to study in framed on one main objective which is to reve al the influence of cash transfer programs (CTPs) on socio-economic empowerment (SEE) of IDPs communities located in Burao Somaliland.
Materials and Methods: The research design used was descriptive survey design. The study targeted a population of 18,818 comprising of cash transfer officers, Camp Management Committee and IDPs households. A sample size of 105 of the respondents was carefully selected using probability sampling. The research relied on interview guides and research questionnaires as tools for data collection which were subjected to reliability and validity tests to ensure they achieved the recommended status before they were used in the actual study. Descriptive statistics such as percentages, standard deviations and means and also inferential analysis such as Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis were used to analyze the collected data.
Findings: This study established that there were a positive relationship Cash transfer programs on socio-economic empowerments in communities living IDPs Burao, Somaliland by use of both descriptive and inferential analysis, the study concluded that Poverty Alleviation of CTPs had a positive and significance influence on socio-economic empowerment of communities in IDPs Burao Somaliland.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Universalism theory may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the influence of cash transfer programs on socio-economic empowerment. From the standpoint of social protection theory, the success of cash transfer programs in fostering socioeconomic empowerment is considered to be a manifestation of the universal principles of justice, fairness, and human dignity. These programs seek to establish a more equitable society where everyone has the chance to better their socioeconomic condition and realize their full potential by tackling the underlying causes of poverty and inequality.
NOVEL APPROACH TO PEDIATRIC ANTI-NAUSEA: FORMULATING & EVALUATING ONDANSETRON-INFUSED CHOCOLATE
Authors: Qureshi Tammana Yunus , Abbasi Aayesha , Padme Komal , Sawkare Kavita
Published: September 2024

Ondansetron is a widely used anti-emetic for managing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, gastroenteritis, motion sickness, and morning sickness. Traditional formulations include dispersible tablets, syrups, and injections, but these can be challenging for pediatric patients due to the bitter taste of ondansetron. To enhance palatability and patient compliance, we propose the development of a novel dosage form: ondansetron-infused chocolate. This innovative approach leverages chocolate’s natural appeal to pediatric patients, effectively masking the drug’s bitterness. By utilizing a chocolate base, we aim to improve the acceptability of ondansetron, thereby ensuring better adherence to treatment regimens. This chocolate drug delivery system represents a versatile and child-friendly technology, potentially transforming how pediatric anti-emetic therapy is administered.
Some Pronunciation-Induced Spelling Errors in Cameroon English
Authors: Ketcha Raphael Tegha
Published: September 2024

This paper focuses on the spelling mistakes that are idiosyncratically imposed by phonological variation in Cameroon English (henceforth CamE). The paper seeks to establish that, apart from graphology, there is a pronunciation spelling phenomenon where variation in CamE pronunciation conditions writers of English in Cameroon to spell a good number of words differently from what is obtained in Standard British English (Henceforth SBE) and Standard American English (Henceforth SAE). Data for the paper were collected through observation and two spelling tests, a diction spelling test and a multiple-choice spelling test, from sixty junior secondary school students (thirty male and thirty female from age 9 to 17) in GBHS Atiela – Bamenda. The students were from four different forms; Forms 1, 2, 3, 4 and they were chosen because they had not memorised several spellings like students of the upper classes. The school was chosen because it is in the metropolis and has students from diverse backgrounds. The data were analysed qualitatively using Generative Phonology as the theory. The findings reveal that CamE speakers of the secondary level, teachers and students, deviate from native English spelling (SBE and SAE) norms, unconsciously, through phonological processes as substitution, devoicing, analogy, epenthesis, metathesis and CamE-styled homophony. I recommend that a standard variety of pronunciation be adopted and that emphasis be laid on teaching pronunciation in order to curb spelling mistakes since the former is a major generator of the latter and / or a dictionary of CamE should adopt general acceptable spellings that related to Cameroon-derived names and other lexical items denoting cultural uniqueness.
The Importance of Mentorship for Education in Nigeria: A Case Study of Theological Education
Authors: Olawoyin Olusegun Noah , Kayode Ebenezer Olawale
Published: September 2024

The ultimate purpose of this essay is to recommend mentorship as a method of improving education in Nigeria. The immediate purpose, however, as reflected in the topic is to improve the quality of theological education. Therefore, although the ultimate aim is to improve the quality of all forms and types of education, the paper focuses primarily on theological education. The reasons for focusing on theological education are dual. First, it is the discipline that the two authors are experienced in most, and two because it is the type of education that is wholistic. The method used for the paper is ethnographical method. With this method, the authors reflected on their own experiences in evangelical theological education in Nigeria for three decades. Biases are acknowledged as may, perhaps affect the interpretation and analysis of the presentation. The paper recommends that experienced persons must be engaged to inspire and mentor individuals from the studentship through their working life. This is not to judge, but to help the mentee integrate their academic learning with their personal life. This can be adapted to other forms of education.
Exchange Rate Management and Sectorial Export-Financing in Nigeria
Authors: Mercy Femi-Olagundoye
Published: September 2024

The monetary authorities in Nigeria adopted the flexible exchange rate system to stabilise the foreign exchange rate market and enable banks to finance the real sector of the economy. The impact of exchange rate management on export financing in the form of agricultural, manufacturing, and solid mineral sector loans was analysed to ascertain if exchange rate management influences the availability of loans to exporters in the agro-sector, manufacturing, and solid mineral sectors. The study used the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) test for stationarity of the time series, the Bound Test for Co-integration to check the long-term relationship, and the Autoregressive Distributed Lag model to test the relationship among the variables. The result showed that changes in the exchange rate have a short-run negative significant impact on export loans to the three sectors and a long-run positive significant impact on the agro sector. The study recommended that policymakers introduce monetary policies that encourage investors, reduce interest and inflation rates, and stabilise exchange rates.
Analysis of Islamic University Counselor Interpersonal Communication Skills
Authors: ciati Su , Lianda Putri Devi
Published: September 2024

Indonesia data – National Adolescent Mental Health Survey (I-NAMHS) 2022, provides information about mental health conditions in Indonesia. The survey results stated that as many as 15.5 million (34.9 percent) teenagers experienced health problems. However, there are still very few teenagers who seek formal help by consulting a professional. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive type with data collection obtained through in-depth interviews with 6 pairs of peer-client counselors. The data analysis technique uses interactive analysis with data validity testing using source triangulation. Through the Student and Alumni Development Institute (LPKA), UMY is committed to improving student welfare and health. Based on internal research, the team found facts about the many mental health disorders experienced by UMY students. The campus responded to this phenomenon by establishing a “peer counselor” program to assist students who have potential and have experienced mental health problems. This requires the counselor’s communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, as well as the ability to overcome obstacles. However, some student clients still complain that counselors are less able to establish intimacy in the counseling process. In UMY peer counselors, counselors are proven to carry out effective communication skills so that clients feel satisfied in the healing process for students. Several communication styles chosen by peer counselors include attentive, relaxed, friendly, precise, and argumentative styles. The counselor’s verbal communication skills have been combined with non-verbal communication. The counselor’s communication style is related to interpersonal communication skills, including paraphrasing, reflecting feelings, interpreting, and summarizing. Counselors’ verbal skills appear to be more effective when they combine them with non-verbal skills which include facing the client squarely, adopting an open posture, remembering that it is possible at times to learn toward the other, maintaining good eye contact, and trying to be relatively relaxed or natural in these behaviors. The application of communication skills by UMY peer counselors has been proven to internalize Islamic values written in the Al Qur’an, which include: QS Ali Imran ayat 159: gentle, careful in verbal intonation, emotional management, and dialogic. QS An-Nisa ayat 46: listening, paying attention. QS An-Nisa ayat 46: humble, cool, and calming expressions.
“Evaluating the Effectiveness of Civic Education in Enhancing Voter Participation and Political Engagement”
Authors: Thelma Chanda Chansa , Madoda Derick , Sylvester Chisebe , Patrick Mwansa , Shogbesan Yusuf Olayinka
Published: September 2024

Overview: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of civic education in enhancing voter participation and political engagement, particularly within the context of Zambia. Civic education plays a crucial role in fostering informed and active citizenship by equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for meaningful participation in democratic processes. Body of Knowledge: The study explored how civic education initiatives have influenced voter turnout, political awareness, and engagement in democratic activities among different demographics, with a focus on both urban and rural settings. By analyzing the correlation between civic education and electoral participation, this study sought to identify the strengths and limitations of current civic education programs, offering insights into how they can be improved to foster a more politically engaged and active electorate. Methods: The study embraced both the qualitative and quantitative methods and a descriptive survey design that sampled Civic Education Teachers (12), Pupils (100), Ward Councilors (4), and Community Members (34). The sample size was 150 and the population for the study was purposefully drawn from the four selected communities/schools. Data were obtained from the respondents by means of interviews and questionnaires. The quantitative data collected through the questionnaires were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods, such as descriptive statistics using SPSS and Microsoft excel whereas the qualitative data from semi structured interviews were analyzed thematically and content wise. Results: Results revealed that individuals who receive comprehensive civic education are more likely to vote, as they have a better understanding of the significance of their vote and how it contributes to the democratic process. Additionally, the study found that beyond voter turnout, civic education also influences broader political engagement. This includes activities such as attending political meetings, participating in public debates, and engaging with elected officials. Recommendation: By educating citizens on their rights and responsibilities, civic education can lead to higher voter turnout and greater political engagement, ultimately contributing to a more robust and participatory democracy.
Social Determinants of Household Food Security among Rural Families in Kismayo District of Jubaland, Somalia
Authors: Diriye Abdi Omar , Sakwa Maurice
Published: September 2024

Food security issues and concerns are very prevalent in Somalia. A significant part of the population face food insecurity in the entire country. Even though global evidence shows that this menace affects mostly the illiterate, families headed by females, poor families, and those households headed by old members of the family, there is dearth of these literature for the case of Somalia. Thus, this study sought to establish family characteristics which influences food security among rural families in Kismayo District of Jubaland State of Somalia. Specifically, the study sought to find out the influence of family income sources, family gender characteristics, family asset diversification and family head background characteristics in determining food security. Cross-sectional design was adopted with a sample of 400 households drawn from five main villages in Kismayo District, namely Abdidhore, Gobweyn, Yontooy, Yaqshinile, and Madhawa using systematic random sampling technique. Primary data was gathered using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and regression techniques were deployed to analyze data with the aid of SPSS version 20.0. The study has established that family income, age of the household head, gender, and family asset diversification have a statistically significant influence on family food security. Additionally, education of the household head influences family food security. The study recommends that the relevant authorities should create gainful employment for residence of Kismayo District so as to ensure food security. In addition, families should be sensitized on the importance of having diverse assets and, family heads be educated and equipped with basic skills that can help them guide the family toward food security.
CLASSIFICATION OF THE TROPHIC CAPACITY OF WATER BODIES BASED ON CHLOROPHYLL CONTENT USING REMOTE SENSING THROUGH THE EXAMPLE OF THE CHOGRAY RESERVOIR DURING THE PERIOD 2021-2023
Authors:   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI “VNIRO”), Mirzoyan A. V. , Piatinskii M. M. ,   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI “VNIRO”), Azov-Black Sea Branch of the FSBSI “VNIRO” (“AzNIIRKH”), Sirota Yu. V. ,   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI “VNIRO”), Azov-Black Sea Branch of the FSBSI “VNIRO” (“AzNIIRKH”)
Published: September 2024

Background. The Chogray Reservoir is a large artificial water body in the south of Russia, which is used for commercial fisheries. Relevance. The investigation of the spatio-temporal variability of the main biological parameters of this reservoir and identification of its trophic status is of immediate importance due to the currently observed increase in the total dissolved solids and eutrophication rate in the context of frequent seasonal fluctuations of its water level. The aim of this study is to develop an approach to the trophic classification of a water body based on chlorophyll content with the use of remote sensing data. Methods. 55 Sentinel-2 satellite images for the period 2021-2023 have been used as the primary data for this research allowing to calculate NDWI and NDCI for the future approximation of the chlorophyll- α and relative phytoplankton biomass values . Results . The seasonal dynamics of phytoplankton vegetation in the reservoir has been identified (the period of vegetation starts in February and ends in October, with the peaks of abundance in July and September), as well as the long-term dynamics of phytoplankton biomass. The spatial patterns of the phytoplankton vegetation dynamics in the reservoir have been determined. Conclusion. The Chogray Reservoir has the status of a mesotrophic water body with eutrophic features in some water areas in the late summer - early autumn season. An increase in the duration of phytoplankton large-scale vegetation until the end of October has been recorded.
SPATIAL TREND AND RATIO OF THE GELATINOUS TO FORAGE ZOOPLANKTON BIOMASS IN THE WORLD OCEAN
Authors:   Sevastopol State University (SevSU), Meger Ya. V. , Piontkovski S. A. ,   Sevastopol State University (SevSU)
Published: September 2024

Background. Zooplankton is an important structural component in the trophic web of aquatic ecosystems, ensuring the transfer of matter and energy from producers (phytoplankton) to consumers (small pelagic fish). Relevance. The increase in the gelatinous-to-forage zooplankton biomass ratio and the partial redirection of carbon flux to detrital chain induced by gelatinous organisms can have an adverse effect on the reproduction of fish stocks in the World Ocean and on the income from global fisheries, most of which originates in the Northern Hemisphere. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis suggesting the existence of a negative trend in the large-scale spatial variability of the gelatinous zooplankton biomass in the direction from the continental shelf to oceanic waters. Methods. The analysis of 223 5-degree squares, which measurements were extracted from international databases and literature sources, has been performed. Additionally, the ratio of the gelatinous to forage zooplankton biomass has been calculated for 393 5-degree squares. Results. It has been shown that the decrease in the gelatinous biomass observable in the direction from the continental shelf to open ocean waters is statistically significant despite the 7-fold variability in large-scale spatial distribution. The median of the long-term biomass of gelatinous zooplankton in the Northern Hemisphere waters is ten times higher than in the Southern Hemisphere. The median of the gelatinous-to-forage zooplankton biomass ratio is also higher in the Northern Hemisphere. Conclusion. A correlation analysis of the gelatinous zooplankton biomass and the flux of suspended organic carbon at the bottom of the euphotic layer of the World Ocean showed the statistical significance of their relationship. The prevalence of the gelatinous zooplankton biomass over the forage zooplankton biomass indirectly indicates the partial passage of the organic carbon flux not through the grazing food chain but through the detrital one.
IMPROVEMENT OF TRAWL FISHING OF THE BLACK AND CASPIAN SEA SPRAT (TYULKA) IN THE AZOV SEA IN THE CURRENT CONTEXT OF RESTORATION OF THE STURGEON FISH SPECIES POPULATIONS
Authors:   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI “VNIRO”), Azov-Black Sea Branch of the FSBSI “VNIRO” (“AzNIIRKH”), Stafikopulo A. M. , Andronov V. A. ,   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI “VNIRO”), Azov-Black Sea Branch of the FSBSI “VNIRO” (“AzNIIRKH”), Vtyurina N. V. ,   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI “VNIRO”), Azov-Black Sea Branch of the FSBSI “VNIRO” (“AzNIIRKH”), Gorbatyuk Ya. I. ,   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI “VNIRO”), Azov-Black Sea Branch of the FSBSI “VNIRO” (“AzNIIRKH”)
Published: September 2024

Background. At present, the Black and Caspian Sea sprat (tyulka) is the least exploited species of the aquatic biological resources in the Azov and Black Sea Fishery Basin, although it has always been a valuable fishing target and a possible reserve pool for the increase of fish catches in the Basin. In the recent years, with the increasing number of midwater trawls allowed for using in the Black and Caspian Sea sprat (tyulka) fishery, all vessels transitioned to its trawl fishing; however, its total catch is decreasing, and the fishing results of these vessels are on the decline. Relevance. Taking into consideration the stock restoration occurring to the sturgeon fish species in the Azov Sea Basin in the recent years, it is necessary to take measures for maintaining this trend, as the Black and Caspian Sea sprat trawl fishing can result in increased mortality or injury of sturgeon fish and considerably damage their population. With a substantial decrease in the Black and Caspian Sea sprat fishing stock, the matter of stock restoration of the sturgeon fish species in the Azov Sea can induce the prohibition of the trawl operations in this water body, including the complete ban of the insufficiently profitable trawl fishing of the Black and Caspian Sea sprat in its current form. The aim of this article is to examine the design of the midwater trawls used in the Black and Caspian Sea sprat fishing in the Azov Sea, to investigate the global best practices in the trawl selectivity improvement, and to substantiate the main design characteristics for the specialized tyulka midwater trawls and means of their selectivity improvement. Methods. The standard methods of sample collection and data processing that could characterize fishing methods, gears and techniques for harvesting aquatic bioresources have been used. Results. The designs for the specialized trawls for the Black and Caspian Sea sprat fishing (exploitation) and methods for their selectivity improvement have been developed. Conclusion. These specialized trawls with the sorting units and a new principle of using otter boards (trawl doors) can increase fishing selectivity and mitigate possible damage inflicted by trawling to the populations of sturgeon fish species in the Azov Sea.
Efecto del extracto de Opuntia ficus-indica “Tuna” y Vaccinium corymbosum “Arándanos” sobre el daño genotóxico inducido por ciclofosfamida en Mus musculus Balb/c
Authors: Becerra-Gutiérrez Lizzie K. , Arriaga-Deza Emma V. , Loayza-Estrada Carolina S. , Benel-Fernández Doyle , Silva-Díaz Heber
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: evaluar la seguridad y eficacia preventiva y reparativa de los extractos de cladodios de Opuntia ficus-indica (tuna) y del fruto de Vaccinium corymbosum (arándano), sobre el daño genotóxico inducido por ciclofosfamida en Mus musculus Balb/c. Métodos: estudio experimental, controlado y aleatorizado en ocho grupos de ocho ejemplares cada uno (cuatro hembras y cuatro machos): control negativo, control positivo (ciclofosfamida), control arándano, control tuna, arándano 1 (ciclofosfamida después), arándano 2 (ciclofosfamida antes), tuna 1 (ciclofosfamida después) y tuna 2 (ciclofosfamida antes). Posterior a 21 de tratamiento se evaluó el recuento de hematíes micronucleados como indicador de genotoxicidad. Resultados: se observó que los recuentos más altos de hematíes micronucleados fueron en los grupos control positivo y tuna 1, con un promedio de 8,38 y 11,0, respectivamente. Asimismo, los grupos con menor recuento fueron el control negativo y los controles de arándano y tuna con recuentos menores de 0,38. Los extractos probados no produjeron genotoxicidad por sí mismos (p<0,05). El arándano demostró eficacia anti genotóxica preventiva y en menor grado, eficacia reparativa (p<0,05). Por otro lado, el extracto de tuna también mostró eficacia anti genotóxica preventiva, menor en comparación al arándano (p<0,05); pero, no evidenció eficacia reparativa. Conclusiones: se concluye que los extractos de cladodios de tuna y del fruto de arándano, son seguros y demostraron eficacia anti genotóxica preventiva frente al daño inducido por ciclofosfamida en Mus musculus Balb/c; siendo la eficacia preventiva del arándano superior al de la tuna, y el único que demostró eficacia anti genotóxica reparativa.
Sentinel-2A MSI Verisinin Makine Öğrenmesi Tabanlı Destek Vektör Makinesi, Rastgele Orman ve En Büyük Olasılık Algoritmalarını Kullanarak Piksel Tabanlı Kontrollü Sınıflandırılmadaki Etkilerinin Araştırılması
Authors: Kaya Nursaç Serda , Dengiz Orhan
Published: September 2024

Bu araştırma makalesinde, Sinop havzasına yönelik 03.05.2023 tarihli Sentinel-2A MSI verisinin destek vektör makinesi (DVM), rastgele orman (RO) ve en büyük olasılık (EBO) algoritmalarını kullanarak piksel tabanlı kontrollü sınıflandırılması ve daha sonra her bir sınıflandırma algoritmasına ait genel doğruluk değerlerinin belirlenmesi ile her bir arazi kullanımı/arazi örtüsü sınıfı için üretici doğruluğu, kullanıcı doğruluğu, doğruluk, kesinlik, hassasiyet, F1-skoru ve ROC-AUC (İşlem Karakteristik Eğrisi-Eğri Altında Kalan Alan) metriklerine ait değerlerin kıyaslanması amaçlanmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar DVM ve RO algoritmalarının EBO yöntemine göre daha yüksek ve benzer genel doğruluk değerleri verdiğini göstermiştir (0.88). Her bir sınıflandırma algoritması için su kütleleri ve mera sınıflarının en yüksek doğruluk, kesinlik, hassasiyet ve F1-skoru değerlerine sahip olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Ancak düşük AUC değerleri, eğitim setinin oluşturulduğu aşamada bazı arazi kullanımı/arazi örtüsü sınıfları için çok sayıda piksel toplanırken bazı sınıfların ise daha az piksel kullanılarak temsil edilmesi ya da yüksek doğruluk değerlerine rağmen düşük hassasiyet ve kesinlik değerlerinin varlığı gibi durumlar veri setlerindeki dengesizliği ortaya koymuştur.
NDVI ve LST Faktörlerinin Kentsel Alanlarda Gayrimenkul Değeri Üzerindeki Etkisinin Araştırılması: Ankara, İstanbul, İzmir ve Mersin Örneği
Authors: Uyar Selin , İban Muzaffer Can
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışma, Ankara, İstanbul, İzmir ve Mersin kentlerinin merkezi ilçelerindeki ortalama konut satış fiyatları ile bu kentlerdeki Arazi Yüzey Sıcaklığı (LST) ve Normalleştirilmiş Bitki Örtüsü İndeksi (NDVI) arasındaki ilişkiyi bir regresyon analizi yöntemi ile incelemektedir. Temel amaç, farklı arazi kullanımı ve iklim koşullarına sahip kentler arasındaki NDVI ve LST değerlerindeki farklılıkları gözlemlemek ve bu değişkenlerin gayrimenkul fiyatlarına nasıl katkıda bulunduğunu anlamaktır. Mahallelere ait ortalama konut satış değerleri Endeksa.com sitesinden, NDVI ve LST değerleri ise Landsat 8 uydu görüntülerinden elde edilmiştir. Kentlere ait mahallelerin ortalama satış değeri ile NDVI ve LST arasında anlamlı bir ilişkinin olup olmadığını denetlemek için R2 skoru ve p-değer ölçütleri kullanılarak regresyon analizi gerçekleştirilmiştir. NDVI ve LST'nin İstanbul’un Eyüp, Bahçelievler ve Çekmeköy ilçelerinde konut satış fiyatları üzerinde güçlü etkileri olduğu (R2> 0,7), Ankara'nın Çankaya ve İzmir'in Güzelbahçe ilçesinde ise daha hafif bir etkisi olduğu, Mersin Yenişehir ilçesinde ise diğer ilçelere göre daha yüksek etkisi olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmanın bulguları, kentlerdeki gayrimenkul piyasasına yeşil alan varlığının ve termal konforun nasıl etki ettiğini mahalle ölçeğinde tespit ederek, kentsel araştırmalara katkı sağlamaktadır.
İstanbul Kent Atmosferindeki Aerosollerin Spektral, Konumsal ve Zamansal Analizi
Authors: Yüzlükoğlu Funda , Kaba Kazım , Yeşilyaprak Cahit
Published: September 2024

Atmosferde akışkan hava içinde sıvı ve/veya katı halde asılı bulunan parçacıklar “Atmosferik Aerosol” olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Aerosol hava, iklim, iklim değişikliği, hava kalitesi, halk sağlığı ve astronomi gibi pek çok disiplini etkileyen önemli bir olgudur. Bu çalışmada uzaktan algılama verileriyle İstanbul ili için atmosferik aerosollerin konumsal, zamansal ve spektral özellikleri incelenmiştir. Bu kapsamda İstanbul’un uzun dönem ortalama Aerosol Optik Derinliği (AOD), Angstrom Katsayısı, spektral AOD ve zamansal (aylık, mevsimlik ve yıllık) haritaları üretilerek konumsal, spektral ve zamansal değerlendirmeler yapılmıştır. Çalışmada Suomi-NPP uydusundaki VIIRS algılayıcısından elde edilen aerosol verileri kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışma ile İstanbul için nispeten fazla detay içeren yüksek çözünürlükte, alansal ve zamansal sürekliliğe sahip, en güncel ve pek çok disiplinde yapılan çalışmalara katkı sağlayacak AOD haritaları sunulmuştur. İstanbul ilinin yüksek AOD değerleri kentin güneyinde Marmara Denizi kıyı şeritleri ve nüfus yoğunluğunun yüksek olduğu kıyıya yakın yerler ile Kuzeyde Sarıyer kıyıları ve nispeten Karadeniz’in kara ile buluştuğu kıyı kesimleridir. Kara üzerinde kentin nüfus yoğunluğu ve bitki örtüsü ile ilintili bir AOD değişimi vardır.
Características de la estructura productiva de Quilmes y Berazategui. Descripción y análisis de un territorio con historia industrial
Authors: Bazque Héctor Gabriel , Giudicatti Miguel , Kababe Yamila , Aparicio Rocío , Pérez Nadina
Published: September 2024

La conformación de la estructura productiva del territorio se encuentra fuertemente influida por las políticas implementadas en materia económica y comercial por los diferentes gobiernos, como así también por la evolución de la infraestructura de los municipios.
Desde fines del siglo XX, el tendido de las vías del ferrocarril y la implementación del modelo de Industrialización por Sustitución de Importaciones (ISI) definieron la configuración de los centros urbanos y organizaron la localización de empresas. Los casos más emblemáticos son la Cervecería y Maltería en Quilmes y la Cristalería Rigolleau en Berazategui. En la década de los noventa la construcción de la autopista Bs.As – La Plata aportó un nuevo enlace al interior del territorio y una nueva forma de conexión con el puerto (CABA) y la capital de la Provincia (La Plata). Sin embargo, durante los años de la Convertibilidad, las políticas desplegadas desde el gobierno nacional no fueron muy amables con la estructura productiva del territorio. Esta situación se modifica hacia el inicio del Siglo XXI, abriendo un período de nuevas oportunidades para las empresas de Quilmes y Berazategui.
El desafío de este documento es aproximar a la compresión de la configuración de la estructura productiva del territorio, principalmente industrial, de las organizaciones localizadas en Quilmes y Berazategui.
Revolutionizing Healthcare: A Prototype Serving Robot for Enhanced Medical Assistance
Authors: Ms. Sakshi M Gunde  , Ms. Preeti S Mohare
Published: September 2024

This paper delves into the transformative potential of service robots in healthcare, addressing the growing need for innovative solutions. We examine the collaborative efforts between academia and the healthcare industry to develop and deploy service robots. The focus is on preventing infection spread, reducing human error, and optimizing patient care. Additionally, the paper explores the contemporary field of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and its applications in relieving mundane tasks within the healthcare industry. The interdisciplinary analysis provides valuable insights into reshaping healthcare practices through robotic innovations
China's relations with the Transcaucasian Republics since 2020
Authors: Мокрецкий А.Ч.
Published: September 2024

С момента установления дипломатических отношений в 1992 г. сотрудничество КНР и постсоветских республик на Южном Кавказе (Азербайджан, Армения и Грузия) поступательно и динамично развивается. Следуя конфуцианским традициям и разменяв четвертый десяток лет своей истории, двусторонние связи в трех парах государств (Китай—Азербайджан, Китай—Армения, Китай—Грузия) обретают очевидную устойчивость, несмотря на международную турбулентность, факторы неопределенности и нестабильности. В данной статье автор рассматривает динамику отношений КНР с тремя закавказскими республиками с 2020 г. Автор ставит перед собой следующие исследовательские задачи: проследить, как развивались отношения между КНР и закавказскими республиками в указанный период, повлияла ли СВО на сотрудничество между государствами, как страны региона рассматривают перспективы их взаимодействия, в том числе в рамках сопряжения с ИПП. Проведя анализ двусторонних отношений каждой пары, автор приходит к выводу, что вспыхнувшая в 2020—2021 гг. коронавирусная пандемия и начавшаяся специальная военная операция РФ на территории Украины в феврале 2022 г. оказали воздействие на двусторонние отношения каждой пары названных государств, но не изменили их характер и сущность, в целом соответствуя общим трендам расширения китайского экономического присутствия по всему миру.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, cooperation between the PRC and the post-Soviet republics in the South Caucasus (Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia) has been steadily and dynamically developing. Following Confucian traditions and having exchanged the fourth decade, bilateral relations in three pairs (China-Azerbaijan, China-Armenia, China-Georgia) “cease to doubt”, despite international turbulence, uncertainty and instability factors. In this article, the author examines the dynamics of China's relations with the three Transcaucasian republics since 2022. The author sets himself the following research tasks: to study, how did relations between the People's Republic of China and the Transcaucasian republics develop during this period, how Special Military Operation has influenced cooperation between the states, how the countries of the region consider the prospects for their interaction, including the framework of interfacing with the Belt and Road Initiative? After analyzing the bilateral relations of each couple, the author concludes that the coronavirus pandemic that broke out in 2020—2021 and the Special Military Operation of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine since in February 2022 have had an impact on the bilateral relations of each couple (PRC-Azerbaijan, PRC-Armenia and PRC-Georgia), but haven’t changed their nature and essence, generally following the line of general trends of the expansion of the Chinese economic presence around the world.
Asia Looks Towards China for the Establishment of the Asian Monetary Fund
Authors: Уизарат Шаида.
Published: September 2024

Решения во Всемирном банке и МВФ по-прежнему принимаются большинством, подконтрольным странам ЕС и США из-за несовершенств в управлении, порожденных многолетним застоем в распределении голосов (несмотря на увеличение взносов от других стран), непрозрачным и необоснованным предоставлением займов, порядком назначения исполнительного директора МВФ и президента ВБ. В результате Всемирный банк и МВФ навязывают странам-заемщикам политику, чреватую для них пагубными последствиями, такими как снижение темпов роста, массовая безработица, бедность и задолженность, достигшая суммы в 300 млрд долл. и вызывающая глобальные дефолты невиданных масштабов. В то же время эта политика имеет весьма благоприятный эффект для экономик богатых стран — держателей контрольных пакетов во Всемирном банке и МВФ. Третий мир при этом лишается возможностей развития, многие его страны столкнулись с угрозой суверенных дефолтов. В свете изложенного, насущной потребностью стало создание Азиатского валютного фонда на основе конфуцианских принципов добросовестного управления, со здоровой экономической политикой, генерирующей циклы процветания. Это единственный способ обеспечить странам третьего мира развитие и спасти их от извечного закабаления Западом.

The EU and the US continue to take majority decisions in the World Bank and the IMF due to governance issues related with no change in the basic votes for many years but increasing the quotas, lack of transparency and merit in loan disbursement and appointments of Managing Director IMF and President World Bank. This has resulted in the World Bank and the IMF advocating policies that have a detrimental effect on the borrowing countries, like decline in growth rates, massive unemployment, poverty and indebtedness reaching 300 trillion USD, causing global defaults on a scale never witnessed before. But these policies have a very favorable impact on the economies of rich countries that control voting shares in the World Bank and the IMF. Development has thus become elusive for the Third World, with a large number of countries faced with sovereign default. In view of the above, the establishment of the Asian Monetary Fund based on Confucius principles of good governance and sound economic policies generating virtuous cycles of prosperity is the need of our times. This is the only way to deliver development and save the Third World countries from permanent enslavement to the west.
Cooperation between China and the countries of the Middle East in the field of transport
Authors: Сазонов С.Л. , Ли Фэн. , Ван Цзинвэй.
Published: September 2024

После провозглашения Китаем в 2013 г. инициативы “Пояс и путь” страна активно развивает региональную транспортную сеть Ближнего Востока: железнодорожные и автомобильные магистрали, порты и аэропорты остаются важной частью инфраструктурного сотрудничества. За последнее десятилетие в рамках инициативы были построены транспортные коридоры, создающие новые драйверы роста. Такие флагманские проекты, как железнодорожная сеть Etihad Rail, порты короля Абдулазиза и Джизан и др., обеспечили странам Ближнего Востока улучшение качества национальной транспортной инфраструктуры, способствовали повышению благосостояния людей и в целом укрепили потенциал регионального развития. На рынок стран Ближнего Востока приходит все большее число китайских автопроизводителей, которые расширяют свою деятельность от простого наращивания экспорта электромобилей до локализации их производства в регионе. Это обеспечивает создание большого количества новых рабочих мест и улучшение экологической среды. Наблюдается активизация китайских компаний в регионе. Так, китайская J&T Express, начав свою деятельность в Саудовской Аравии, распространила свой бизнес в другие страны Ближнего Востока и Северной Африки.

Since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, China has been actively developing the regional transport network of the Middle East countries: railways and highways, ports and airports continue to be an important part of infrastructure cooperation. Over the past decade, transport corridors that create new growth drivers have been built within the Initiative. Flagship projects such as the Etihad Rail network, the ports of King Abdulaziz and Jizan, etc., have provided Middle Eastern countries with higher quality of national transport infrastructure, contributed to improving people's well-being and generally strengthened the potential for regional development. An increasing number of Chinese automakers are entering the Middle East market, expanding their activities from simply increasing the export of electric vehicles to localizing their production in the region. This ensures the creation of a large number of new jobs and an improvement of the ecological environment. Chinese companies are increasing their activity in the region. Thus, the Chinese J&T Express, having started its work in Saudi Arabia, has expanded its business to other countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Patriot, scientist, diplomat: on the 90th anniversary of Academician M.L. Titarenko
Authors: Уянаев С.В. , Сафронова Е.И.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена памяти Михаила Леонтьевича Титаренко (27.04.1934—25.02.2016) — директора Института Дальнего Востока Российской Академии наук (ныне — Института Китая и современной Азии РАН), академика РАН, выдающегося ученого-востоковеда и деятеля государственного масштаба. В работе прослеживаются основные вехи жизненного и творческого пути М.Л. Титаренко, отмечаются ключевые темы его творческих поисков и предпринимается попытка охарактеризовать научный вклад М.Л. Титаренко в российское востоковедение. Авторы делятся своими воспоминаниями о М.Л. Титаренко — руководителе и человеке, акцентируя мысль о том, что его личность можно наиболее точно охарактеризовать как “ученый-патриот, мудрый, неординарный человек, который, храня верность науке, умел достойно, самоотверженно и компетентно служить Государству Российскому”.

The article is dedicated to the memory of Mikhail Leontievich Titarenko (27.04.1934—25.02.2016), Director of the Institute of the Far Eastern Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (now the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the RAS), Academician of the RAS, an outstanding orientalist and statesman. The material traces the main milestones of M.L. Titarenko's life and creative path, highlights the key themes of his research and attempts to characterize M.L. Titarenko's scientific contribution to Russian Oriental studies. The authors share their memories of M.L. Titarenko, a leader and a person, emphasizing the idea that his personality can most accurately be described as “a scientist-patriot, a wise, extraordinary person who, while remaining faithful to science, was able to serve the Russian State with dignity, dedication and competence.”
Validación espacio-temporal de modelos batimétricos derivados de satélite
Authors: Roch Talens Ausiàs , Almonacid Caballer Jaime , Cabezas Rabadán Carlos , Palomar Vázquez Jesús , Pardo Pascual Josep Eliseu
Published: September 2024

Este estudio evalúa la interoperabilidad espaciotemporal de los modelos batimétricos derivados de imágenes satelitales Sentinel-2, centrado en la playa del Saler (2024) y las áreas costeras de Sagunt y Canet d’En Berenguer (2020). Los resultados demuestran que el uso de composiciones temporales de mediana para el procesamiento de imágenes mejora la precisión del modelo, con un error cuadrático medio (RMSE) de 0.39-0.40 metros y un coeficiente de determinación (R²) de 0.95 para el Saler. Al aplicarse a Sagunt y Canet d’En Berenguer, el rendimiento del modelo se mantuvo satisfactorio con un R² de 0.80 y un RMSE de 0.59 metros. Estos resultados indican un nivel razonable de interoperabilidad entre las diferentes regiones costeras. Comparaciones visuales y análisis de residuos identificaron desafíos como el "false-shoaling" debido a la turbidez del agua, particularmente en áreas someras y profundidades mayores a cuatro metros. En general, los hallazgos subrayan el potencial de las imágenes Sentinel-2 para derivar una batimetría costera precisa y destacan la importancia de técnicas refinadas de calibración y validación para mejorar la precisión en diversos contextos geográficos y temporales
Descripción geomorfológica de los sistemas de acumulación en la línea de costa de la isla de Cabrera (Parque Nacional Marítimo Terrestre del Archipiélago de Cabrera, Islas Baleares)
Authors: Pons Guillem X. , Servera-Nicolau Jaume , Del Valle Laura
Published: September 2024

En este artículo se dan a conocer las características morfométricas y naturaleza litológica de los ambientes sedimentarios litorales de la isla de Cabrera (Parque Nacional marítimo terrestre del archipiélago de Cabrera, Islas Baleares). En total a lo largo de la costa de la isla de Cabrera se han caracterizado 19 de estos sistemas. Respecto a datos anteriores se constata el movimiento o flujo de arena de algunos de estos sistemas, que de cantales, en la actualidad los hemos encontrado como playas.
Estudio preliminar sobre la foredune en Cabo Verde: Naturaleza y Amenazas
Authors: García-Romero Leví , Marrero-Rodríguez Néstor , Beltrán-Yanes Esther , Taxonera Albert , Tavares Vânia , Dóniz-Páez Javier
Published: September 2024

La foredune es formada por la deposición de arena eólica en torno a la vegetación localizada en el backshore Se trata de una estructura producida por procesos biogeomorfológicos que dependen de múltiples factores ambientales (régimen eólico, precipitación, temperatura, suminitro de sedimento, vegetación, entre otros). El objetivo de esta investigación es caracterizar la foredune de los sistemas playa-duna de Cabo Verde, especialmente en las islas de Sal  y Boa Vista, para entender, de forma preliminar, su naturaleza y las amenazas que pueden estar afectando el funcionamiento natural de esta. Para ello se realizó una campaña de campo en junio de 2023 donde se tomaron datos de variables morfológicas y de vegetación en cuatro parcelas. Los resultados muestran que la foredune, está formada por biogeoformas tipo “nebkhas”, y la vegetación estructurante es principalmente herbácea donde actúan especies xerófilas y halófilas como Sesuvium portulacastrum, Tetraena fontanesii, Tetraena waterlotii y Suaeda caboverdeana. Sin embargo se muestran y discuten algunos factores que pueden estar controlando la distribución natural de las nebkhas que conforman la foredune.
Aproximación cronológica de la formación de los cordones de dunas de la barrera al sur del río Xúquer durante época histórica
Authors: Acosta Real María Luisa
Published: September 2024

Al sur de la desembocadura del río Xúquer se extiende una amplia barrera arenosa progradante que forma parte de un sistema de barrera-laguna. El uso combinado de documentación y cartografía histórica, topografía MDT LIDAR, la fotointerpretación y ubicación de elementos de referencia como torres vigía costeras (siglo XVI) y sistema de amojonamiento (siglo XIV), aporta información relevante para realizar una propuesta acerca de la evolución de la barrera y sus cordones dunares en época histórica. En el interior de la barrera, se identifica un cordón central conectado al antiguo delta interior del Xúquer. Al sur de la desembocadura del riu Xeraco se ha localizado un campo de dunas que, según cartografía histórica, coincide con la antigua “Dehesa de Gandia”. Se estudian los procesos geomorfológicos más recientes en época histórica relacionándolos con el último período climático conocido como Pequeña Edad de Hielo (siglos XIV-XIX) y su posible desestabilización en el contexto climático actual.