bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Larvul Ngabal Law as A Regulation in Marine Resources Management In Kei Islands, Southeast Maluku Regency
Authors: Angga La Ode , Latupono Barzah , Renuat Ahmad Yani , Atbar Rini
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Hawear Customary Law has long been known in Southeast Maluku and has a rolewhich is important in organizing life, especially for traditional law communities. Hawear contains meaning prohibition to take natural resources on land or in the sea, which is based on several important and basic arguments. The principle that is the basis for the actual existence of Hawear's lais the principle of sustainablemanagement of natural resources. Wise thinking that develops wiselyThis local area is also based on the economic aspects of the country's community and the villages and villages located in the area small islands.Purposes of the Research: To find out and analyze Hawear's existence in protecting and preserving marine genetic resources in Southeast Maluku Regency.Methods of the Research: The approach method used in this research is sociological juridical which is a descriptive qualitative analysis study. This research seeks to describe what occurs in the Kei Indigenous Community in Southeast Maluku Regency, it is related to resource management coastal and marine power. The data collection techniques used in this research are: Interview, questionnaire and literature study.Results of the Research: The existence or existence of law Larvul Ngabal Currently, it is increasingly existing, this can be seen from the increasingly advanced society of Southeast Maluku and have the same feelings in a group, where they stay in one place because they come from from the same genealogy or descent. They have their own customary laws that regulate them regarding rights and obligations regarding material and immaterial goods. They also have social institutions, traditional leadership, and traditional justice recognized by the group. Larvul Nabalas a form of rule which the people of Southeast Maluku use in managing their marine resources is expected to remain the same obeyed so that it becomes a law in the management of resources both at sea and on land so that they are maintained natural sustainability. This is also in line with the protection of indigenous communities which has been recognized in Article 18B paragraph (2) and Article 28I paragraph (3) in the Indonesian Constitution The Constitution of the Republic Indonesia in 1945 (1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia). This means that the state has recognized and respected rights indigenous communities, including the Law Society Larvul Ngabal.
LOGICAL FRAMEWORK AND THE USE OF THE CIPPO EVALUATION MODEL IN PRIMARY EDUCATION: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: Arif Widodo  , Deni Puji Hartono  , Mulyo Prayitno  , Muhammad Rosyid Mahmudi  , Wildan Nuril Ahmad Fauzi
Published: November 2024

Abstract. An evaluation model is an approach used to plan, implement, and assess a specific program, project, policy, or initiative. The evaluation model provides guidance on the steps to be taken in the evaluation process, including data collection, data analysis, and reporting of results. The appropriate use of an evaluation model essentially ensures that the evaluation is conducted systematically, objectively, and effectively. In the field of primary education, several evaluation models are commonly used, one of which is the CIPPO model (Context, Input, Process, Product, and Outcomes). Context evaluation is used to assess needs, problems, assets, and opportunities within a particular environment. Input evaluation is aimed at determining which program approaches can be used to facilitate change. Process evaluation involves the ongoing examination of plan implementation and related process documentation. Product evaluation is used to measure, interpret, and assess program outcomes, which can determine whether the program should be continued or not. Outcomes evaluation is the process of assessing or evaluating the final outcomes or results of a specific program, project, activity, or action. Several important aspects must be considered when using the CIPPO model, including: clearly defining goals and objectives, involving stakeholders, considering inputs, monitoring processes, collecting data meticulously, using data for decision-making, conducting impact evaluation (outcomes), committing to continuous improvement, and ensuring transparency and communication.
A Methodology Model for Neo-Chinese Interior Design within Theoretical Frame of Semiotics
Authors: Kewei Xu , Aziz Azlaini Bin Haji Abdul , Mustapha Arniatul Aiza Binti
Published: November 2024

Neo-Chinese interior style is a style that aims to express the essence of traditional Chinese culture and the aesthetic pursuit of contemporary Chinese people within modern architectural space. Since its inception, it has received widespread attention from Chinese interior designers. The theoretical and practical explorations of this style have always been one of the hot topics in the field of Chinese interior design. However, the literature review shows that few focused on the methodology study of Neo-Chinese interior design. This paper attempts to formulate a methodology model for Neo-Chinese interior design within the theoretical frame of semiotics. The semantic field and synaesthesia concepts are introduced to help construct the methodology model. The decoding of Chinese traditional painting is used to help elucidate the application of this methodology model. The outcome of this research can be helpful to Chinese interior designers while also acting as a reference for interior designers in other countries to maintain and develop their nationality in interior design.
Assessment and Computational Estimation of Omeprazole and Levosulpiride Impurities in Fixed Dose Combination by AQbD Approach
Authors: Gharge Vikram , Jadhao Satish , Jadhav Balasaheb , Bang Pranav , Hendge Gurudatt , Jadhav Nayan , Mulik Rutuja , Bhange Shubham , Ingole Laxman
Published: November 2024

This study focuses on novel high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method to simultaneously identify and quantify degradation products of esomeprazole and levosulpiride in capsule dosage form, enhancing analytical precision and reliability. The gradient was thoroughly optimized for proper separation of all the peaks in the chromatogram. Chromatographic separation was obtained on Octadecylsilane 250 x 4.6 mm, 5 µm column. Mobile phase A consisting of buffer (Ammonium acetate 50 mM) pH 5.0: Acetonitrile: Water, in ratio 10:10:80 (v/v), whereas mobile phase B consisting of Acetonitrile and Water in ratio 80:20 (v/v). Gradient programme was set as follow: time in min/% of mobile phase A 0/100, 10/80, 15/80, 30/20, 35/100, 45/100. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min-1 with UV detection at 302 nm. The method development incorporated an analytical quality by design (AQbD) approach, offering a systematic optimization strategy employing Box-Behnken design. The developed method was aligned and validated according to the ICH guidelines.
 
Received: 23 July 2024 | Revised: 21 October 2024 | Accepted: 15 November 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Vikram Gharge: Conceptualization, Supervision, Project administration; Satish Jadhao: Conceptualization, Methodology, Supervision, Project administration; Balasaheb Jadhav: Methodology; Pranav Bang: Software, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization; Gurudatt Hendge: Validation, Formal analysis, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization; Nayan Jadhav: Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization; Rutuja Mulik: Formal analysis, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization; Shubham Bhange: Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization; Laxman Ingole: Formal analysis, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization.
Exploring Mediation Competence and Awareness in Elementary Learners: A CEFR Basic User Level Analysis
Authors: Jeon Jihye
Published: November 2024

This study examined elementary school learners' mediation competence and awareness based on the Basic user framework of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A mixed-methods approach was employed to assess the learners' mediation competence and awareness during functional-integrated lessons incorporating both individual and group activities. English and Korean were strategically integrated using Google Translator as a mediation tool to help learners understand and express their thoughts in English. Classroom interactions were qualitatively analyzed, focusing on learners' speech and behaviors concerning the CEFR Basic user 'can-do' statements. Pre-surveys and post-surveys were conducted to measure changes in learners' mediation awareness using the same mediation scale. The results indicated an overall improvement in mediation awareness after 12 sessions, with significant improvements in Mediating a text but more moderate gains in Mediating concepts and Mediating communication. Interviews revealed that translation, summarization activities, and peer support helped learners build confidence in using English and enhanced their understanding of concepts. However, the impact of translation tools varied by proficiency level, with lower-proficiency learners benefiting more than higher-proficiency learners. The study also acknowledged the limitation of a small sample size, suggesting that future research with a larger and more diverse group of participants is necessary to explore the broader applicability of these findings. This research contributes to the understanding of mediation as an active component of language learning. It highlights the potential of CEFR mediation elements to enhance communicative competence in elementary EFL settings.
 
 
Received: 20 July 2024 | Revised: 8 October 2024 | Accepted: 18 November 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The author declares that she has no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as the data analyzed involves sensitive information regarding learners' speech and behaviors. To protect the privacy and confidentiality of the participants, the data cannot be shared publicly.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Jihye Jeon: Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration.
Validity of prenatal AUDIT screening for alcohol disorders – a Nationwide Swedish register study
Authors: Hesselman Susanne , Asp Joline , Pellas Ulrika , Lager Susanne , Wikman Anna
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study aims to assess the external validity of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) in Swedish prenatal care as an indicator for alcohol-addiction disorders, and to characterize women with mismatched information in healthcare registers
Design: This study was designed as a National register-based study.
Setting: Sweden
Participants: The study sample included 739,735 pregnancies over the period 2014–2020.
Methods: Prospectively collected prenatal AUDIT screening in the Swedish Pregnancy register was linked to national health databases through individual identification number. The AUDIT score was dichotomized into < 6 points (low-risk use) and ≥ 6 points (hazardous use). Alcohol addiction disorders were defined by a diagnostic code in The Swedish National Patient Register or drugs dispensed for alcohol dependence in the Swedish Prescribed Drug Register.
Primary Outcome Measures: The diagnostic properties of AUDIT were assessed based on sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), positive likelihood ratio (LR+), negative likelihood ratio (LR-), and accuracy (proportion of true positive and true negative) for an AUDIT score of ≥ 6 points for alcohol disorders. Women with mismatched information in the register were characterized and assessed by multinominal logistic regression, using women with matched information in the registers for reference.
Results: An alcohol-related disorder was recorded in 3.1%, while 25,770 (3.5%) had an AUDIT point ≥ 6. The diagnostic accuracy of the AUDIT ≥ 6 points for detection of an alcohol related disorder during a year prior to pregnancy was 95.7% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 95.7, 95.8), with a positive LR of 8.03 (95% CI: 7.5, 8.6). The sensitivity for detecting a pre-pregnancy alcohol related disorder was 33.0% (95% CI: 30.9, 35.1). Being young, nulliparous, of low education, and of Swedish origin increased the likelihood of being misclassified with the AUDIT. Prior psychiatric care was associated with false negatives, especially for women with neuropsychiatric disorders (odds ratio [OR]: 10.39, 95% CI: 9.89, 10.90).
Conclusions: The accuracy of AUDIT in screening for alcohol disorders at a population-based level was high, but only identified one third of women with alcohol-related disorders when using a cut-off of six points criterion.
AMOZONLAR VE KÖKEN BİLGİSİ (ETİMOLOJİ)
Authors: Katırcıoğlu Salih Fehmi
Published: November 2024

Varlığı kuşkulu olan Antik dönem metinlerinde karşımıza çıkan amazonlar bir söylence kahramanı olarak karşımıza çıksa da onlar hakkındaki ilk metinler ve sanat eserleri antik Yunan kaynaklarında ve sanat eserlerinde karşımıza çıkar. Yuna tarihinin ilk yazılı kaynakları olan Humerus’un ilyadasında, tarihin klasik dönem Yunan yazıcısı olan Heredot’un kitabında ayrıntılı olarak Amazonlar hakkında bilgiler bulabiliriz. Savaşçı yiğit, cesur, savaşçı kadın anlamında amazonlar olarak bilinmektedir. Onların yansımaları günümüze kadar gelmektedir. Erkek gibi ata binerler savaşçı karakterlidirler, bu özellikleri ile klasik dönem sanatında önemli etkileri olmuştur. Amazonların isim kökeni ile ilgili pek çok varsayımda bulunulmasına karşın bu varsayımların hiçbirinin tarihsel devamlılığı yoktur. Bir benzeşmeden köken aramak amazon adı göğüssüz anlamına gelen ifadeyle denk tutulmuş ve böyle olduğu düşünülmüştür. Antik dönem heykellerinde amazonlar biri açık iki göğüslü olarak betimlenmişlerdir.
Antik Yunan söylencelerinde özellikle MÖ 8. yüz yıllarda başlayıp MÖ 3. yüz yıla kadar devam eden varlıkları tartışma konusu olmuş amazon efsanelerine yer verildiği görülür. Bu söylencelerin düşünsel arka planı araştırıldığı zaman batı kültürünün yaşamadığı kadın erkek eşitliğini yaşama dahil olması ve bunun nasıl olabilirliği sorusu amazonların hala nereden geldiği amazon isminin kökeni hakkında değişik varsayımların üretilmesine neden olmuştur. Günümüzün kadın tiplemesinden farklı olarak göze kara korkusuz dönemin standartlarına göre evcilleştirilmediği öngörülen amazonlar bir dünya kurgusu içine yönelmişler bu yönelişleri ile özel bir özgürlük alanının kahramanı olmuşlardır. Amazonlar ismi köken bilimi değişik varsayımlar içermesine rağmen bizim çalışmalarımıza göre fonetik kurallar anlam sabitliği üzerine düşünüldüğünde amazon isminin kökeninin ‘amadun’ sözcüğünden geldiği bu sözcüğün değişik dillerde kullanıldığı, Türkçe olduğu Tabgaç uygarlığının yazı kaynaklarından anlaşılmaktadır. Amazon sözcüğünün Türkçe kökenli olup Orta Asya’dan Anadolu’ya gelen Türkmenlerin bu isme yerleşim yerlerinin ismini vermesinden anlaşılmaktadır. Sonuç olarak amazon sözcüğü Sümer, Türk kültürünün denkleştirilmesi konusunda yeni bir kanıt ve etimolojik kültüre bir katkı olarak sunulmuştur.
Differentiation of the standard of living of the population as a threat to Russia’s economic security. Part I
Authors: Bikbulatov D. R.
Published: November 2024

The national strategic goal of any State is socio-economic development. One of the most important directions of socio-economic development is to improve living standards. Russia is no exception. Improving the standard of living of citizens has a tremendous effect on other sectors of the country’s economy, which is important in the context of sanctions pressure on Russia. Under the pressure of external threats in the form of instability of the geopolitical situation, as well as internal circumstances of the restructuring of the Russian economy, the problem of instability and negative trends in the level and quality of life of citizens is emerging.

The object of the study is the social security of Russia, and the subject of the study is the problems of ensuring social security and ways to overcome them.
De la ciudad al campo en tiempos de crisis. El proceso de contraurbanización y re-ruralización producido por la pandemia
Authors: García Montes Néstor
Published: November 2024

La pandemia por COVID-19 y el confinamiento han sido un acontecimiento crítico de graves consecuencias psicoemocionales, sociales y en la salud colectiva, y de un alcance y extensión antes no conocidos para la mayoría de las generaciones actuales. En este contexto de crisis sociosanitaria se produjo un fenómeno de contraurbanización y re-ruralización por el que un importante número de personas hizo un cambio residencial desde entornos urbanos a núcleos rurales. Se analizan aquí las motivaciones que estuvieron detrás de esta “gran escapada”, tanto factores explícitos y verbalizados como aquéllos otros que aparecen de forma subyacente y connotativa. El análisis parte de un análisis cualitativo y cuantitativo de información primaria (entrevistas, cuestionarios y grupos de discusión) y de fuentes secundarias. Aunque este proceso de éxodo urbano se dio en distintos países, nos centraremos en el caso español.
PRIVATE EXPENDITURES OF TEACHER CANDIDATES STUDYING AT MERSIN UNIVERSITY, TÜRKIYE
Authors: Ergen Hüseyin
Published: November 2024

Private higher education expenditures constitute one of the factors determining higher education demand. In this study, it is aimed at determining the level and types of teacher candidates’ private expenditures, and the factors influencing the probability of making higher private expenditures. The sample of the study was drawn among the students enrolled in Mersin University Faculty of Education in 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2022. A model comprising five factors influencing the probability of making private expenditures higher than the average was developed. In this model educational background, family background, other cost related variables, higher education aspirations and future teaching labor market expectations were included as determining factors. Data were collected by a questionnaire developed by the researcher. Model was estimated by logistic regression analysis. Results show that variables representing all five factors have significant impact on the probability of making higher private expenditures. It is concluded that the model has a power on explaining the problem of the study.
La creación de metáforas visuales: una propuesta didáctica a partir de la fotografía
Authors: Nora Ramos Vallecillo
Published: November 2024

En la actualidad, dentro de la educación artística, debemos priorizar una enseñanza en la que prevalezca el desarrollo competencial. Los estudiantes, por medio del desarrollo práctico, deben promover la construcción de aprendizajes significativos, poner en juego sus habilidades y estimular el pensamiento crítico, divergente y creativo.  La propuesta didáctica que presentamos consistió en que el alumnado de segundo de secundaria, a partir del estudio de la obra gráfica del artista Chema Madoz, efectuasen fotografías donde se representara una metáfora visual. Por medio del diseño de una imagen poética el alumnado comprendió el proceso por el cual realizamos relaciones perceptivas, emocionales, objetuales o conceptuales con los objetos, experimentando el proceso de apropiación de los signos a un nivel conceptual. n artística, debemos priorizar una enseñanza en la que prevalezca el desarrollo competencial. Los estudiantes, por medio del desarrollo práctico, deben promover la construcción de aprendizajes significativos, poner en juego sus habilidades y estimular el pensamiento crítico, divergente y creativo.  La propuesta didáctica que presentamos consistió en que el alumnado de segundo de secundaria, a partir del estudio de la obra gráfica del artista Chema Madoz, efectuasen fotografías donde se representara una metáfora visual. Por medio del diseño de una imagen poética el alumnado comprendió el proceso por el cual realizamos relaciones perceptivas, emocionales, objetuales o conceptuales con los objetos, experimentando el proceso de apropiación de los signos a un nivel conceptual.
Cuerpos Coloreados. Un proyecto artístico sitespecific de pintura expandida
Authors: María Dolores Gallego Martínez
Published: November 2024

La instalación artística site-specific ‘Cuerpos Coloreados’ fue concebida por la artista María Dolores Gallego para el Claustro de Santo Domingo del Archivo Histórico Provincial de Jaén con motivo de la Noche en Blanco 2018 de la capital andaluza. Así pues, el siguiente artículo focaliza en las principales cuestiones (conceptuales, artísticas, técnicas y de conservación) tenidas en cuenta por la creadora tanto para la obra temporal realizada al igual que del escenario monumental seleccionado como soporte pictórico.
Экклесиологический аспект Евхаристии в свете учения древней Церкви.
Authors: К.И. Спиридонов
Published: November 2024

Целью данной работы является анализ экклесиологического аспекта в учении о Евхаристии в доникейский период. В трудах раннехристианских авторов мы видим, какое значение они придавали единству в любви собравшихся в храм для участия в Трапезе Господней. В данной статье раскрывается как на практике происходило это единство.

The purpose of this work is to analyze the ecclesiological aspect in the doctrine of the Eucharist in the pre-Nicene period. In the writings of early Christian authors, we see what importance they attached to the unity in love of those gathered in the temple to participate in the Lord's Meal. This article reveals how this unity happened in practice.
ВЫПУСКНИКИ ПЕРМСКОЙ ДУХОВНОЙ СЕМИНАРИИ КАК ОТРАЖЕНИЕ УЧЕБНО-ВОСПИТАТЕЛЬНОГО ПРОЦЕССА В КОНКРЕТНЫЙ ИСТОРИЧЕСКИЙ ПЕРИОД
Authors: Н.А. Гоголин
Published: November 2024

автор прослеживает как изменения в учебно-воспитательном процессе, происходившие на всём протяжении истории Пермской духовной семинарии оказывали влияние на количественно-качественные характеристики выпускников этого старейшего на Урале духовного учебного заведения.

the author traces how the changes in the educational process that took place throughout the history of the Perm Theological Seminary influenced the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the graduates of this oldest theological educational institution in Ural.
ХРИСТАНСКОЕ ОСМЫСЛЕНИЕ ПАТРИОТИЗМА И СОВРЕМЕННЫЙ МИР
Authors: Н.А. Гоголин
Published: November 2024

Статья посвящена христианскому осмыслению патриотизма. Автор пытается обосновать сотериологическую сущность этой ценности для христианина. При этом он не упрощает противоречий, имеющих место в христианском восприятии патриотизма, и показывает проявления ложных представлений о соотношении любви к Небесному Отечеству и любви к земному Отечеству, опираясь на Священное Писание и святоотеческие творения. Кроме того, автор разъясняет отличия христианского осмысления патриотизма и его светского восприятия. Свои размышления автор связывает с действительностью современного мира.

The article is devoted to the Christian understanding of patriotism. The author tries to substantiate the soteriological basis of this Christian value. At the same time, he does not simplify the contradictions in the Christian perception of patriotism and shows the manifestations of false ideas about the relationship of love for the Heavenly Fatherland and love for the earthly Fatherland, relying on the Holy Scriptures and patristic works. Besides, the author explains the differences between the Christian understanding of patriotism and its secular perception. The author connects his reflections with the reality of the modern world.
ИСТОРИЧЕСКИЙ КОНТЕКСТ КНИГИ ПРОРОКА АГГЕЯ
Authors: А.В. Жилин
Published: November 2024

В статье рассматривается исторический контекст книги пророка Аггея, что открывает современному читателю возможность представить историческую обстановку, в которой прозвучали слова пророка. При этом автор приоткрывает историю тех лет, которые последовали за возвращением, и отчасти – периода пребывания в плену, поскольку он оказывал решающее воздействие на жизнь вернувшихся пленников. Автор раскрывает особенности духовной жизни пленных иудеев, жизнь иудейского народа после вавилонского пленения, что позволяет глубже воспринять пророчества Аггея.

The article examines the historical context of the Book of the prophet Haggai, which provides a modern reader with an opportunity to imagine the historical setting in which the words of the prophet were spoken. At the same time, the author reveals the history of those years that followed the return from the Babylonian captivity, and partly of the period of captivity, since it had a decisive impact on the lives of the returned captives. The author shows the peculiarities of the spiritual life of the captive Jews, the life of the Jewish people after the Babylonian captivity, which allows us to perceive the prophecies of Haggai more deeply.
«ПРОТИВОРАСКОЛЬНИЧЕСКАЯ» ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТЬ РУССКОЙ ПРАВОСЛАВНОЙ ЦЕРКВИ В XIX ВЕКЕ
Authors: Е.Л. Ожегин
Published: November 2024

В этой статье автор раскрывает развитие православной миссии Русской Православной Церкваи среди старообрядцев в XIX веке, рассматривая предпринятые Святейшим Синодом действия оргиницационного, просветительского, образовательного характера.
Measuring Exposure and Attention to Media and Communication
Authors: Neijens Peter , Araujo Theo , Möller Judith , de Vreese Claes H. , Segijn Claire M. , Vraga Emily , Hopp Frederic R. , Bakker Bert N.
Published: November 2024

Valid and reliable measurement of media and communication exposure is crucial for communication science, psychology, political science, sociology, pedagogy, economics, and law, and the practitioners in media, communication, and information. At the same time, this is a wicked problem for which there are no simple solutions. That was never the case, but in today's digital and abundant media landscape it is even more difficult.

The book discusses the ways in which media and communication exposure can be conceptualized, operationalized, and measured. Methods examined include self-reports, recall, recognition, ecological momentary assessment, think aloud, digital traces, data donation, human observation, eye-tracking, EEG, fMRI, heart rate, and skin conductance, their pros and cons, complexities, and performance. The book concludes with recommendations for the application and further development of these methods, as well as an extensive bibliography with references to in-depth insights into specific aspects of media exposure measurement.
ASSESSMENT OF SURFACE WATER QUALITY FOR IRRIGATION FROM SIX DIFFERENT DISTRICTS IN BHUTAN
Authors: Jamyang
Published: November 2024

Irrigation water plays a vital role in increasing crop productivity. But due to the scarcity of water large areas of farmlands were left fellow in Bhutan. Hence, the government initiated numerous irrigation projects making surface water available for cultivation. However, it was also felt important to analyse these waters for their concentration of dissolved salts. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the quality of the waters used in different regions of the country. Thus, water samples were collected from 11 sampling sites in April 2021 to August 2023. A total of 99 water samples were analysed to estimate the levels of salinity, SAR, %N, Kelly’s ratio and MAR. The results were compared for their suitability with the USSL guideline for classification. It was found that the salinity results ranged from 20 – 110 micromhos/cm corresponding to the salinity Class C1. Similarly, the range of water results for SAR displayed 0.01 – 1.14 corresponding to Class S1 in the USSL diagram. Both the salinity and SAR values demonstrated all the water sources are within the Class C1-S1 indicating their suitability. However, some MAR values were very high exceeding the permissible limit of 50% demanding further investigation.
IRON DYNAMICS AND RISK OF IRON TOXICITY IN SOILS OF THE FOREST ZONE OF SOUTH-EASTERN COTE D'IVOIRE
Authors: Sylvestre ALLA Kouadio , Jérémie GALA Bi Trazié , Teddy Charles GOLE Bi , Odi Faustin AKOTTO , Albert YAO-KOUAME
Published: November 2024

In order to better understand the soils of the forest zone of the South-East of Côte d'Ivoire, four observation sites were identified at the Agropastorale B29 farm in the locality of Aboisso Comoé. These observations aimed in particular to quantify the different forms of iron in the soils, according to their depths and their topographical segments, in order to assess the risk of iron toxicity. For this purpose, soil pits were opened and described then soil samples were taken for laboratory analysis. The results obtained were compared to the reference values. They show that the soils are essentially Cambisols. They contain high levels of coarse manganiferric elements and clods, with polyhedral or particulate structures. They have a high concentration of free iron and total iron. Free iron is relatively more abundant in the surface horizons (0-20 cm) of the soil and in the topographic position of the lowlands. Thus, the free iron content is between 0.19% and 0.44%. A part of the free iron in the soil located on the surface of the soil where active surfaces such as clays and silts dominate, forms complexes with these particles and the other part is present in mobile forms in low topographical positions bottom. As for total iron, it is more concentrated at depth (60-120 cm), in the soils at the top and bottom of the slope with concentrations between 2.42% and 8.16%.
AN ANALYSIS OF SUITABILITY OF GROUNDWATER FOR AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN AMBALA CITY AND AMBALA CANTONMENT AREA, HARYANA, INDIA
Authors: Sarsoha Ritu
Published: November 2024

The world has witnessed great development in past decades but deterioration of natural resources is a side product of all this progress and achievement. India hosts 16% of the world’s population but water available here is only 4%. Being a major agriculture country, the dependence on groundwater resources is high particularly in non-Himalayan states. The present study explores the quality of groundwater in the study area to cater the needs on agricultural front. In the present study, the groundwater quality for suitability in agriculture from Ambala City and Ambala Cantonment, has been evaluated. A total of 61 groundwater samples have been collected and analysed for pH, EC, TH, HCO3 − , CO3 2−, Cl− , SO4 2−, NO3 – , Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ and K+ . To assess the groundwater quality for irrigation purpose, parameters like sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), residual sodium carbonate (RSC), permeability index (PI), values have been calculated. The values of SAR indicate that all of the samples were found in good water category. In USSL diagram, the groundwater in Ambala City and Ambala Cantonment for irrigation purposes is of C3S1, C4S1 and C1S1 type indicating that water in Ambala City and Ambala Cantonment exhibits high salinity and low sodium and very high salinity and low sodium hazard. On the basis of RSC, all groundwater samples were observed to be suitable for irrigation purpose.
Locus Solus'ta Yer Alan Armorique Mitosu’nun Mitik Özellikler Açısından İncelenip Metnin Düzeyleri Bağlamında Yorumlanması
Authors: Davun Elif
Published: November 2024

Bu çalışma, Fransız yazınının temsilcilerinden Raymond Roussel’in Locus Solus adlı çalışmasında yer verdiği “Armorique Mitosu”nu mitik özellikler bağlamında çözümlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu noktada Alan Goldman’ın “metnin düzeyleri” düzleminden hareket edilecektir. Böylelikle mitosun “dar dünyası”ndan edinilen bilgilere dayanılarak “geniş dünyası”na ulaşılmaya çalışılacaktır. Dolayısıyla hedeflenen şey yeni bir mitos ortaya koymak değil mitosun zenginliğini ön plana çıkarmaktır. Literatür taramasına dayalı olarak içerik analizi tekniği ile yorumlayıcı anlayıcı sosyolojik yaklaşımın kullanıldığı bu çalışma, Locus Solus’taki “Armorique Mitos”u ile sınırlandırılmıştır. Bununla birlikte Roussel’in How I Wrote Certain of My Books (Bazı Eserlerimi Nasıl Yazdım?) adlı çalışmasında bahsettiği metagram adlı dil oyunları paranteze alınmıştır. “Armorique Mitosu”, mitik özelliklere uygun bir şekilde kaleme alınmıştır. Bir metnin herkesçe kabul edilen anlamları dışında dar anlamına dayanılarak ortaya konulmuş farklı yorumları bulunabilir. Yer yer sembolik anlatımlar içerdiğini düşündüğümüz bu mitosta Raymond Roussel’in ikili zıtlıkların bir aradalığına yer verdiği, arka planında bir anlam barındıran bir ayı, belirli renkleri ve sayıları kullandığı ve tüm bunlarla birlikte yazarın ürününü ortaya koyarken yer yer geleneğinin etkileriyle hareket ettiği bulgulanmıştır.
GESTÃO DE RELACIONAMENTO COM O CLIENTE: UMA ANÁLISE SOBRE FIDELIZAÇÃO E SATISFAÇÃO
Authors: Leite Maevy Andrade , Ceo Márcio
Published: November 2024

This research investigates the management of customer relationships, highlighting the relevance of loyalty and satisfaction for the success of organizations. The study verifies how the literature has discussed the topic of relationship marketing in the aspects of prospecting, maintenance and the bonds established with customers. To this end, the methodology of critical analysis of current literature was adopted, taking into account strategies and tools such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM), which enables the personalization of service and the integration of information, resulting in positive experiences for consumers. The results indicate the identification of effective practices in relationship management, in addition to suggesting the improvement of business strategies. The research concludes that loyalty has a positive effect on financial performance, contributing to cost reduction and increased value over time.
The Evolution and Challenges of CRM Implementation in the Digital Economy: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Purnama Kusna Djati , Susilowati Heni
Published: November 2024

This study aims to examine the evolution of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) implementation and its challenges in the digital economy over the past 15 years, focusing particularly on Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach was employed, utilizing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, resulting in the analysis of 36 selected articles from an initial pool of 291. The results indicate a significant increase in CRM adoption, especially among SMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting that CRM enhances customer loyalty, satisfaction, and operational efficiency while also fostering innovation. However, challenges such as high implementation costs, data security concerns, and a lack of technological knowledge persist. This research contributes to existing literature by providing insights into CRM adoption trends and challenges, emphasizing the need for integrated security measures and support for SMEs to maximize CRM benefits.
A shift in circadian stem increment patterns in a Pyrenean alpine treeline precedes spring growth after snow melting
Authors: Flynn Helen , Camarero J. Julio , Sanmiguel-Vallelado Alba , Rojas Heredia Francisco , Domínguez Aguilar Pablo , Revuelto Jesús , López-Moreno Juan Ignacio
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Changing snow regimes and warmer growing seasons are some climate factors influencing productivity and growth of high-elevation forests and alpine treelines. In low-latitude mountain regions with seasonal snow and drought regimes such as the Pyrenees, these climate factors could negatively impact forest productivity. To address this issue, we assessed the relationships between climate, snow, and inter- and intra-annual radial growth and stem increment data in an alpine Pinus uncinata treeline ecotone located in the central Spanish Pyrenees. First, we developed tree-ring width chronologies of the study site to quantify climate-growth relationships. Second, radial growth, tree water deficit, and shrinking/swelling cycles were quantified and identified at monthly to daily scales using fine-resolution dendrometer data. These variables were extracted for three climatically different years, including one of the hottest summers on record in Spain (2022), and were related to soil water content, soil and air temperature, and the dates of snow duration across the treeline ecotone. Warmer February and May temperatures enhanced tree radial growth, probably because of an earlier snow melt-out and start of the growing season and higher growth rates in spring, respectively. The characteristic circadian cycle of stem increment, defined by night swelling and day shrinking, was detected in summer and autumn. However, this pattern inverted during the snow season from November through April, suggesting a transition phase characterized by wet soils and swollen stems preceding the spring onset of growth. Air temperature, soil temperature and moisture, and the presence of snow are strong indicators of how much and for how long mountain trees can grow. Shifts in daily stem increment patterns reveal changes in early growth phenology linked to snow melting.
3D-GloBFP: the first global three-dimensional building footprint dataset
Authors: Che Yangzi , Li Xuecao , Liu Xiaoping , Wang Yuhao , Liao Weilin , Zheng Xianwei , Zhang Xucai , Xu Xiaocong , Shi Qian , Zhu Jiajun , Zhang Honghui , Yuan Hua , Dai Yongjiu
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Understanding urban vertical structures, particularly building heights, is essential for examining the intricate interaction between humans and their environment. Such datasets are indispensable for a variety of applications, including climate modeling, energy consumption analysis, and socioeconomic activities. Despite the importance of this information, previous studies have primarily focused on estimating building heights regionally at the grid scale, often resulting in datasets with limited coverage or spatial resolution. This limitation hampers comprehensive global analysis and the ability to generate actionable insights at finer scales. In this study, we developed a global building height map at the building footprint scale by leveraging Earth Observation (EO) datasets and advanced machine learning techniques. Our approach integrated multisource remote-sensing features and building morphology features to develop height estimation models using the extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) regression method across diverse global regions. This methodology allowed us to estimate the heights of individual buildings worldwide, culminating in the creation of the three-dimensional (3D) Global Building Footprints (3D-GloBFP) dataset for the year 2020. Our evaluation results show that the height estimation models perform exceptionally well at a global scale, with R2 values ranging from 0.66 to 0.96 and root-mean-square errors (RMSEs) ranging from 1.9 to 14.6 m across 33 subregions. Comparisons with other datasets demonstrate that 3D-GloBFP closely matches the distribution and spatial pattern of reference heights. Our derived 3D global building footprint map shows a distinct spatial pattern of building heights across regions, countries, and cities, with building heights gradually decreasing from the city center to the surrounding rural areas. Furthermore, our findings indicate disparities in built-up infrastructure (i.e., building volume) across different countries and cities. China is the country with the most intensive total built-up infrastructure (5.28×1011 m3, accounting for 23.9 % of the global total), followed by the USA (3.90×1011 m3, accounting for 17.6 % of the global total). Shanghai has the largest volume of built-up infrastructure (2.1×1010 m3) of all representative cities. The derived building-footprint-scale height map (3D-GloBFP) reveals the significant heterogeneity in urban built-up environments, providing valuable insights for studies on urban socioeconomic dynamics and climatology. The 3D-GloBFP dataset is available at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11319912 (Building height of the Americas, Africa, and Oceania in 3D-GloBFP; Che et al., 2024c), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11397014 (Building height of Asia in 3D-GloBFP; Che et al., 2024a), and https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11391076 (Building height of Europe in 3D-GloBFP; Che et al., 2024b).
Introducing the MESMER-M-TPv0.1.0 module: spatially explicit Earth system model emulation for monthly precipitation and temperature
Authors: Schöngart Sarah , Gudmundsson Lukas , Hauser Mathias , Pfleiderer Peter , Lejeune Quentin , Nath Shruti , Seneviratne Sonia Isabelle , Schleussner Carl-Friedrich
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Emulators of Earth system models (ESMs) are statistical models that approximate selected outputs of ESMs. Owing to their runtime efficiency, emulators are especially useful when large amounts of data are required, for example, for in-depth exploration of the emission space, for investigating high-impact low-probability events, or for estimating uncertainties and variability. This paper introduces an emulation framework that allows us to emulate gridded monthly mean precipitation fields using gridded monthly mean temperature fields as forcing. The emulator is designed as an extension of the Modular Earth System Model Emulator (MESMER) framework, and its core relies on the concepts of generalised linear models (GLMs). Precipitation at each (land) grid point and for each month is approximated as a multiplicative model with two factors. The first factor entails the temperature-driven precipitation response and is assumed to follow a gamma distribution with a logarithmic link function. The second factor is the residual variability in the precipitation field, which is assumed to be independent of temperature but may still possess spatial precipitation correlations. Therefore, the monthly residual field is decomposed into independent principal components and subsequently approximated and sampled using a kernel density estimation with a Gaussian kernel. The emulation framework is tested and validated using 24 ESMs from the sixth phase of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6). For each ESM, we train on a single-ensemble member across scenarios and evaluate the emulator performance using simulations with historical and Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP5-8.5) forcing. We show that the framework captures grid-point-specific precipitation characteristics, such as variability, trend, and temporal auto-correlations. In addition, we find that emulated spatial (cross-variable) characteristics are consistent with those of ESMs. The framework is also able to capture compound hot–dry and cold–wet extremes, although it systematically underestimates their occurrence probabilities. The emulation of spatially explicit coherent monthly temperature and precipitation time series is a major step towards a computationally efficient representation of impact-relevant variables of the climate system.
A computationally lightweight model for ensemble forecasting of environmental hazards: General TAMSAT-ALERT v1.2.1
Authors: Black Emily , Ellis John , Maidment Ross I.
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Efficient methods for predicting weather-related hazards are crucial for the effective management of environmental risk. Many environmental hazards depend on the evolution of meteorological conditions over protracted periods, requiring assessments that account for evolving conditions. The TAMSAT-ALERT approach addresses this challenge by combining observational monitoring with a weighted multi-year ensemble. In this way, it enhances the utility of existing systems by enabling users to combine multiple streams of monitoring and meteorological forecasting data into holistic hazard assessments. TAMSAT-ALERT forecasts are now used in a number of regions in the Global South for soil moisture forecasting, drought early warning and agricultural decision support. The model presented here, General TAMSAT-ALERT, represents a significant scientific and functional advance on previous implementations. Notably, General TAMSAT-ALERT is applicable to any variable for which time series data are available. In addition, functionality has been introduced to account for climatological non-stationarity (for example due to climate change), large-scale modes of variability (for example El Niño) and persistence (for example of land-surface conditions). In this paper, we present a full description of the model, along with case studies of its application to the prediction of central England temperature, Pakistan vegetation conditions and African precipitation.
Future response of ecosystem water use efficiency to CO2 effects in the Yellow River Basin, China
Authors: Chen Siwei , Guo Yuxue , Xu Yue-Ping , Wang Lu
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Ecosystem water use efficiency (WUE) is pivotal for understanding carbon–water cycle interplay. Current research seldom addresses how WUE might change under future elevated CO2 concentrations, limiting our understanding of regional ecohydrological effects. We present a land–atmosphere attribution framework for WUE in the Yellow River basin (YRB), integrating the Budyko model with global climate models (GCMs) to quantify the impacts of climate and underlying surface changes induced by CO2. Additionally, we further quantitatively decoupled the direct and secondary impacts of CO2 radiative and biogeochemical effects. Attribution results indicate that WUE in the YRB is projected to increase by 0.36–0.84 gC kg−1H2O in the future, with climate change being the predominant factor (relative contribution rate of 77.9 %–101.4 %). However, as carbon emissions intensify, the relative importance of land surface changes becomes increasingly important (respective contribution rates of −1.4 %, 14.9 %, 16.9 %, and 22.1 % in SSP126, SSP245, SSP370, and SSP585). Typically, WUE is considered a reflection of an ecosystem's adaptability to water stress. Thus, we analyzed the response of WUE under different scenarios and periods and various drought conditions. The results show a distinct “two-stage” response pattern of WUE to drought in the YRB, where WUE increases under moderate–severe drought conditions but decreases as drought intensifies across most areas. Furthermore, GCM projections suggest that plant adaptability to water stress may improve under higher-carbon-emission scenarios. Our findings enhance the understanding of regional ecohydrological processes and provide insights for future predictions of drought impacts on terrestrial ecosystems.
Brief Communication: Investigating trends in European hailstorm damage using CMIP6-DAMIP climate models
Authors: Cusack Stephen , Cox Tyler
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Warming seas around Europe have been driving recent upward trends in hailstorm severity. Therefore, learning more about changes to sea temperatures can give insights into hail climate too. Here, we use the DAMIP (Detection and Attribution Model Intercomparison Project) set of climate model experiments to explore how external forcings have modified Mediterranean temperatures. Climate models indicate external forcings caused most of the multidecadal changes in modern times, with anthropogenic aerosols explaining the cool period from about 1900 to the late 1970s, and greenhouse gas increases mainly responsible for the rapid 0.5 K/decade warming of the Mediterranean since then. Current trends in anthropogenic forcing are expected to continue warming seas which suggests European hailstorm risk will keep rising.