bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Translation and validation of the Revised Attitudes Toward Research Scale (R-ATR) in Peruvian university students
Authors: Loayza-Rivas José , Zelaya Icaza Patricia
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to translate and validate the Revised Attitudes Toward Research Scale (R-ATR; Papanastasiou, 2014) in Peruvian university students. A total of 214 students participated, 65.9% female, with a mean age of 24.79 years (SD = 5.15), from a private university in Metropolitan Lima. A Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed to test the R-ATR model of three correlated factors, obtaining an acceptable fit. On the other hand, excellent reliability coefficients for internal consistency and appropriate evidence of content validity were obtained. It is concluded that this Spanish version of the R-ATR has adequate evidence of validity and reliability that accredits its use in the Peruvian context.
Quality Assessment and Comparative Study of Value-added Giblet Pickle Incorporated with Red Calyces of Roselle (Hibiscus subdariffa) and Acetic Acid
Authors: Pame Kuleswan , Laskar S.K. , Saikia R.R. , Borah S. , Kakoty K. , Choudhary S.
Published: July 2023

Background: The present study was carried out to develop a suitable formulation for value added pickle out of chicken giblet by incorporating roselle and evaluate their physico-chemical properties, sensory attributes and shelf-life qualities through microbial count, extend of proteolysis and fat rancidity after packaging in normal food grade polyethylene packaging material stored at ambient temperature. Methods: The developed value added giblet pickle was standardised with 15% rosella. The comparison was made among the samples incorporated in paste, oven dried powdered and 4% acetic acid. Result: The addition of 15% roselle in paste form increased the overall acceptability as well as the product yield. The protein content of both the treatments was found to be higher compared to the control. The pH of control (3.06±0.04) ranged to 4.25±.07 in treatment. The water activity did not differ significantly in control and treatments and the value ranged from 0.94±0.12 to 0.95±0.04. Thiobarbituric acid value (TBARS), tyrosine values and microbial count significantly (p less than 0.05) increased during storage days in all the pickle samples. However, the increase in TBARS, tyrosine values and microbial load were within the recommended limits as per FSSAI for pickled meat products. From the above study, it can be conclude that value-added giblet pickle with good nutritive value and higher acceptability can be prepared by incorporating roselle at 15% level.
Efficiency in Cotton Production Across the States in India
Authors: Khan Amir , Ansari Saghir Ahmad
Published: July 2023

Background: Cotton is one of the oldest crops in the world. About 60 million people are directly engaged in cotton textiles and processing works. Cotton is an important cash crop. In some places, it is called “white gold” because it brings in foreign exchange. India is one of the top cotton producers and exporters in the world. 85% of the world’s cotton is cultivated in ten major countries, including India, which is the second-largest producer. India has a competitive advantage in the production of cotton. The study’s objective is to find out the relative yield efficiency between the states of India in cotton farming. Methods: The Secondary data of cotton production is collected from the website of INDIASTAT. The ANOVA is used to calculate the relative yield efficiency of cotton. Result: The paper’s result is calculated using SPSS V22 (Statistical Package for Social Sciences). The result shows that Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat and Orissa have the highest efficiency in cotton yield, while Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have the lowest efficiency in cotton yield and the rest states have the average yield. In Maharashtra and Karnataka, rainfall was uneven and soil fertility was not good. The dryland of Karnataka played an important role in less productivity of cotton. Punjab, Haryana and Gujrat had better soil fertility which makes it better for cotton yield. Government should take the necessary steps to increase the average yield of cotton by shifting cotton farming from the low-yield region to the high-yield region. The government should promote cotton production where the yield is higher and demote cotton farming where the yield is lower. Government should also promote “better cotton” farming because it is more sustainable and has a higher yield with a lower cost of cultivation.
Effect of Pre-storage Seed Treatments on the Storage Potential in Soybean Seed [Glycine max (L.) Merill]
Authors: Vaghasiya K.P. , Patel J.B. , Sondarva J.R.
Published: July 2023

Background: Oilseeds are very sensitive to the adverse environmental conditions. The oil inside the seeds will get oxidized easily and deteriorate the seed health during storage. Diverse environmental conditions such as temperature, pests and diseases, seed oil and moisture content, mechanical damages, storage time and relative humidity of store may affect the viability of seeds. Therefore, the present study aimed to study the effect of pre-storage seed treatments on the storage potential in soybean seed. Methods: The study was carried out during rabi 2020-21 and onwards at the Department of Seed Science and Technology, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh. The seeds of two soybean varieties (V1: GJS 3 and V2: JS 335) treated with different pre storage dry dressing seed treatments (S1: Control (untreated seed), S2: Boric acid powder @ 5 g/kg seed, S3: Neem kernel powder @ 5 g/kg seed, S4: Wood ash @ 5 g/kg seed and S5: Calcium hypochlorite @ 5 g/kg seed) were stored after packing in three containers (C1: Aluminium foil bag, C2: Non-wooven cloth bag and C3: Air tight plastic containers). The seeds were evaluated for seed quality parameters viz., seed moisture content (%), germination percentage (%), seedling length (cm), seedling dry weight (mg), seedling vigour index – I and seedling vigour index - II up to eight month of storage at interval of two month after storage following Completely Randomized Design (Factorial) repeated three times. Results: Germination percentage, seedling length, seedling dry weight, seedling vigour index I and seedling vigour index II were decreased with increased in storage period, while seed moisture content was increased with increased in storage period, thus was concluded that the quality of seed degraded in storage condition. In the storage condition, seeds of JS 335 treated with wood ash @ 5 g/kg seed and packed in air tight plastic container recorded the maximum germination percentage and was statistically at par with seeds of JS 335 treated with wood ash @ 5 g/kg seed and packed in aluminium foil bag. Seeds of JS 335 treated with wood ash @ 5 g/kg seed and packed in aluminium foil bag recorded the maximum seedling length, seedling dry weight, seedling vigour index I and seedling vigour index II.
Emotional Geography of Non-English Department Students on Extensive Reading
Authors: Puspa Areta
Published: July 2023

This present study is aimed to investigate the students feeling when they are asked for extensive reading, in case of reading news. The non-English department students who take English course are involved as the participants. The data were gathered from students’ emotion diaries and interviews. Data were analysed by a constant comparative method. The salient points that emerge from the data are positive and negative emotions elaborating into four forms of emotions, namely (1) attention, (2) motivation, (3) use of learning strategies, and (4) self-regulation of learning. The implication of this present study is a mapping of students feeling for non-English departments on extensive reading
User Satisfaction of Distance Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Effect of Information System Quality and Service Quality in Financial Education and Training Agency of Makassar
Authors: Azwar Azwar , Muhammad Adji Suradji , Darmanto Darmanto
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of information system quality and service quality of distance learning system on user satisfaction during the Covid-19 pandemic at the Financial Education and Training Agency of Makassar. This study uses a quantitative approach with multiple regression analysis techniques and frequency distribution. The results of the study found that the quality of the information system has a positive and significant effect on user satisfaction and the quality of system services has a positive and significant effect on user satisfaction. The two variables simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on the satisfaction of distance learning system users at the Financial Education and Training Agency of Makassar. In addition, in general the indicators of information system quality, service quality, and user satisfaction of the distance learning system at the Financial Education and Training Agency of Makassar were considered very good by the learning participants. Financial Education and Training Agency of Makassar as the technical implementer of BPPK is expected to be able to maintain the quality of the system and services provided in order to obtain the maximum of user satisfaction. When users are satisfied with the existing system, the achievement of learning outcomes is also expected to increase.
Spatial Intelligence and Geographic Skills: REACT Model on Regional Development and Growth Materials
Authors: Oktavian Risky Andias , Utomo Dwiyono Hari , Putra Alfyananda Kurnia , Wirahayu Yuswanti Ariani , Rizal Syah
Published: July 2023

The REACT model is constructive contextual learning that emphasizes the meaning of learning and the knowledge built in students' minds. This study aims to determine the effect of the REACT model on students' Spatial Intelligence and Geographic Skills. This research uses Quasy Experimental with Posttest Only Control Group Design. The subjects used in the study were students of class XII Social Sciences 2 as an experimental class and XII Social Sciences 3 as a control class at Senior High School 10 Malang in the academic year 2022/2023. Determination of the sample using purposive sampling technique with the consideration of having a middle school final exam score that is almost the same. The research instrument uses an essay test referring to geographic skills and spatial intelligence indicators. Data analysis used the Independent-Sample T Test and the Mann-Whitney U Test with a significance level of 0.05. The significance value of the Independent-Sample T-Test for spatial intelligence shows an effect of the REACT learning model on students' spatial intelligence with a value of 0.004 0.05, with the spatial concept indicator having the highest influence. In contrast, the reasoning process indicator has the most effect low. The significance value of the Mann-Whitney U test geographical skill test shows an impact of the REACT learning model on students' spatial intelligence with a value of 0.004 0.05, with the indicator answering geographical questions having the highest impact, while the indicator asking geographic questions has the highest influence the lowest.
In This Issue: Perinatal Education in a Post-COVID World
Authors: Budin Wendy C.
Published: July 2023

In this column, the editor ofThe Journal of Perinatal Educationdiscusses how the world has changed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lasting impact it has had on how we provide perinatal education. The editor also describes the contents of this issue, which offer a broad range of resources, research, and inspiration for childbirth educators in their efforts to promote, support, and protect natural, safe, and healthy birth and postpartum.
Waste Glass “An Alternative of Cement and Fine Aggregate in Concreteˮ
Authors: PASHTOON Muhammad Israr , MİAKHİL Shafi Ullah , BEHSOODİ Mohammad Mukhlis
Published: July 2023

The major aim of this study is to use Waste Glass Powder (WGP) which is obtained from grinding glass waste using an abrasion apparatus, as cement and a fine aggregate substitute in concrete. The physical and mechanical characteristics, workability, and compressive strength of concrete were studied by using WGP as cement and fine aggregate replacement simultaneously. In order to perform correctly, the glass has to be sieved to particle sizes of less than 150 µm sieve for cement replacement and 4.75 mm for fine aggregate replacement. WGP was used to replace the cement and fine aggregate in concrete, yielding products with respective cement contents of 10.0% and 15% and fine aggregate contents of 15.0% and 20%, and the properties of this concrete have been compared with reference specimens with zero replacement. Cube specimens were cast, cured, and tested for compressive strength and workability at 7, 14, 28, and 56 days of age, and the results were then compared to those of traditional concrete. The use of WGP as a cement and fine aggregate substitute resulted in a reduction in concrete's compressive strength and workability. However, the findings revealed that WGP could be used as a partial substitute for cement and fine aggregates, with 10 to 15% of cement and fine aggregate substitution by WGP being the optimum in terms of strength and economy. As a result, we can utilize it in structures that are moderately heavy.
Influence of the Web Opening Shapes on the Bending and Free Vibration Responses of Castellated Steel Beams
Authors: MEZHER Nihad Abdulzahra Mezher , NOORI Ahmad Reshad , ERTÜRKMEN Duygu
Published: July 2023

In recent years, the use of castellated beams has increased significantly across all types of structures. The castellated beam is one of several methods for reducing the weight and cost of steel in construction. In this study, the static and dynamic behavior of castellated beams is investigated via the three-dimensional finite element method. The primary objective of this study is to investigate in detail the effect of web opening shapes on displacement, stress values, and free vibration of castellated beams. The investigation is done using ANSYS 22 R1. In the analysis, 4 different web opening types circle, square, pentagon, and hexagon are used. To generate the models via the finite element method a 10-node tetrahedral type finite element is implemented. This study will employ a linear isotropic homogeneous material with the mechanical properties of steel. As boundary conditions, fixed – fixed, fixed – pinned, and fixed – free are considered. The results for circular, square, pentagon, and hexagon castellated beams made from IPE120, IPE180 and IPE240 profiles are presented in detail. Based on the results, it is seen that the type of web opening has a significant effect on the displacements, von-Mises stresses, maximum shear stress and free vibration values of the considered structures.
Pengaruh Pembiayaan Musyarakah dan Murabahah Terhadap Profitabilitas Bank Umum Syariah Periode 2016-2020
Authors: Zulfakar Muhammad , Panorama Maya , Azwari Peny Cahaya
Published: July 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisa pengaruh pembiayaan Musyarakah dan pembiayaan Murabahah terhadap profitabilitas (ROA) Bank Umum Syariah di Indonesia periode 2016-2020. Data menggunakan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari website setiap Bank. Sampel diperoleh dari metode purposive sampling. Teknik Analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji asumsi klasik (Uji Normalitas, Uji Multikolinearitas, Uji Heteroskedastisitas dan Uji Autokorelasi). Setelah itu dilakukan uji hipotesis (Uji t, uji F dan koefisien determinasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Pembiayaan Musyarakah dan Murabahah memiliki pengaruh terhadap Profitabilitas (ROA). Lebih jauh lagi, Pembiayaan Murabahah memiliki dampak positif terhadap profitabilitas (ROA), sedangkan pembiayaan Musyarakah memiliki dampak negative terhadap profitabilitas (ROA).
Management of Self-Taught Learning for Non-Religious Background Students toward Culture Shock at State Islamic University
Authors: Syafnan Syafnan , Putra Eka , Bustami Yuserizal , Surayya Laila
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to explore the challenges of students from non-religious backgrounds when facing culture shock and highlight the management of self-taught learning carried out by students of one of the Islamic tertiary institutions in Bandung. This article used qualitative research method, a case study. Primary data source came from interviews with eight participants. The data analysis technique used was data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that students with non-religious backgrounds who majored in religion at Islamic tertiary institutions experienced culture shock when participating in learning. The culture shock was in the form of being left behind in understanding the core theories of the department, due to their educational background coming from a public school. It required the students to start from zero compared to students with religious education backgrounds (Madrasah Aliyah and pesantren) who could directly participate in learning and deepen the knowledge. Based on the results of interviews with the respondents, the most common self-taught learning they did were study in their free time, study hard and study outside class hours, by reading books from various literacy.
The Use of Diagnostic Test for Islamic Education Subject in The Affective Domain Assessment
Authors: Ismail Fajri
Published: July 2023

The affective domain is one of the abilities that is difficult to measure in learning, mainly because it is difficult to find the proper assessment technique. This article described about the the use of diagnostic assessment for measuring students’ affective learning outcomes in Islamic Religious Education subject. The research was conducted at SD Negeri 85, Palembang. The method used in this research was quantitative method. The sample for this research was 25 sixth-grade students. Data were collected by using diagnostic test and observation. The data analysis technique used was quantitative descriptive analysis, in which the results of the diagnostic tests obtained from 25 students were scored and then calculated using descriptive statistics on each assessment indicator and percentages. The results showed that the highest ability in students’ affective domain was in the willingness to accept indicator with the result of 99% and the lowest in the belief indicator with the result of 53%. Therefore, diagnostic tests could be used to measure the learning outcomes of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in the affective domain.
Linking Religious Awareness of Madrasah Teachers with Critical Thinking
Authors: Mulyana Rohmat
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to obtain an overview of the critical thinking skills and religious awareness of madrasah teachers through three aspects: (1) the transcendental relationship of teachers, (2) teacher religious participation, and (3) the intensity of the teacher’s religious intellect. In addition, the study also attempted to analyze the relationship of critical thinking skills with transcendental relationships, religious participation, and the intensity of teachers’ religious intellectuality. Quantitative research with correlational study was conducted. This study used a stratified random sampling technique. It took 20 to 27 teachers randomly from each madrasah based on the proportion of the number of teachers in each madrasa so that the number of samples reached 154 teachers in Bandung Regency who teach at the Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, Madrasah Tsanawiyah, and Madrasah Aliyah. The data collection techniques of the study were test and questionnaire. The results revealed that there was a significant correlational relationship between aspects of critical thinking and three aspects of religious awareness: transcendental relationships, religious participation, and religious intellectuality. The quality of the relationship varies with the highest significance being the relationship between critical thinking and religious intellectuality, followed by transcendental relationships and religious participation.
La duda como premisa para una recta defensa de los derechos. Visión crítica de la filosofía cartesiana
Authors: Ugarte Jesús Víctor Alfredo Contreras
Published: July 2023

Vivimos tiempos que nos muestran a una sociedad, en demasía, aborregada y gregaria, cómoda, crédula, manipulable y encaminada hacia la propia admiración de su desdén intelectual. Pensar críticamente sobre algo, hoy no es aceptado libremente por los poderes oficiales y por los fácticos quienes aplican la censura con total desfachatez si la opinión vertida nos advierte de sus calculadas y deshonestas intenciones. Así, afrontamos una realidad donde, o piensas, repites y acatas lo que te dicen que pienses, repitas y acates o, eres estigmatizado y perseguido como un desadaptado social (insolidario, facha, ultra, machista, homófobo, negacionista, etcétera). Cualquier intento por pensar diferente, crítica y objetivamente, si va en contra de lo planeado por los poderes actuales, esto es reprimido a través la censura inmediata. Se pretende convertir a las personas en una masa sumisa, obediente y felizmente subyugada a los poderes externos; se busca convertir en cómplices del mal a toda esa masa distraída y poco esforzada que parece no interesarle la verdad en sus vidas ni el daño que se les pueda incoar, ni a ellos ni a sus hijos. Se trata de hacernos vivir en sociedad subyugados a una autoridad que no es nuestro propio entendimiento. Hannah Arendt decía que atreverse a insertar el propio yo en el mundo y comenzar una historia personal, es la potencia que fomenta la filosofía. Por ello, el mejor antídoto contra este mal social que afrontamos es volver a mirar a la filosofía de los derechos. Tal cual, la mirada que elegimos en este artículo, la fijamos en René Descartes, a quien, por cierto, Hegel calificó de ‘héroe del pensamiento’. Aunque con los matices y críticas que se desarrollan en este trabajo, lo cierto es que Descartes tuvo la grandeza de atreverse a poner en tela de juicio todo el conocimiento de su época, se atrevió a dudar de todo. Y esto no es baladí, puesto que eran tiempos de la Santa Inquisición y de la censura a todo lo que se escribía; además, no mucho antes, se había quemado vivo a Giordano Bruno. Pese a todo esto, Descartes tuvo el valor de remover, con sus obras, esa realidad que obligaba a aceptar una única verdad y a la que pocos, o ninguno, se atrevían a desafiar. Empezaré usando un método descriptivo y, luego, sobre todo en las críticas, prescribiré mi punto de vista sobre la filosofía cartesiana, terminando con su pertinente relación con el derecho.
Reflexões acerca das relações de poder e a guerra entre Rússia e Ucrânia: autoridade, liderança e detentor do poder. A pessoa humana versus a pessoa indivíduo
Authors: Puosso Desirée Garção , Husek Carlos Roberto
Published: July 2023

Vivemos uma crise de autoridade, apresentando-se alternadamente ao redor do mundo, ora em excesso, ora em ausência. A autoridade é comumente confundida com alguma forma de poder ou violência, visto que ela sempre exige obediência. O presente artigo visa elucidar essa confusão através das recentes atitudes que vem sendo tomadas na guerra entre Rússia e Ucrânia. Contudo, a autoridade exclui meios externos de coerção; onde a força ou a violência é usada, a autoridade em si mesma fracassou. A violência deve ser a ultima ratio nas relações entre nações e, das ações domésticas, a mais vergonhosa, sendo considerada sempre a característica saliente da tirania. O presente estudo demonstrará que a polarização extrema, fenômeno mundial, desdobra-se e influencia terríveis atos, dentre eles, a culminância da guerra entre Rússia e Ucrânia, o que somente comprova o quanto o sectarismo têm enfraquecido as democracias ao redor do mundo. Pode-se mesmo dizer que as numerosas oscilações na opinião pública, que há mais de cento e cinquenta anos têm balançado a intervalos regulares de um clima liberal a outro conservador, e de volta para outro mais liberal, resultaram somente em um maior solapamento de ambas, destruindo o significado político de ambas, a partir da polarização política que vivenciamos atualmente e, em especial, desse clima de nostalgia da Guerra Fria que se têm visto.
Isolation and Characterization of Local Microorganisms (MOL) of Bamboo Shoots (Dendrocalamus asper) and Its Effect on the Growth of Pakcoy Plants (Brassica rapa L.)
Authors: Kabatia Mariatil , Khumaira Annisa , Bimantara Arif
Published: July 2023

MOL is an organic fertilizer made from fermented natural materials that contain carbohydrates and many macro and micro nutrients. This type of fertilizer also contains microorganisms that its contribute towards role as biofertilizer. One potential organic material for MOL that is easily available is bamboo shoots. Bamboo shoots contain important nutrients which can improve plant growth and development. The purpose of this study was to determine what bacteria are contained in bamboo shoot MOL and to determine its effect on growth in pakcoy plants (Brassica rapa L). This research is an experimental study using RAL (Complete Randomized Design), including: isolation and characterization of bamboo shoot MOL, application of MOL to pakcoy plants (Brassica rapa L) containing bacterial isolates from bamboo shoot MOL. The observed parameters include plant height, root length, number of leaves and wet weight of pakcoy plants followed by statistical analysis using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and characterization results on isolates obtained based on Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology. From the research results obtained that the prediction of the genus of bacteria contained in bamboo shoots is Lactobacillus, Streptococcus Sp, Saccharococcus, Veillonella sp, Azotobacter, and Rhizobacter which play a role in accelerating decomposition so as to produce the best quality fertilizer and MOL contained in bamboo shoots has a significant effect on the growth of pakcoy (Brassica rapa L). The best result for MOL bamboo shoots that are good for pakcoy plant growth is obtained at a concentration of 150ml / L so that MOL bamboo shoots have the potential for pakcoy plant growth.
THE ATTITUDES OF THE EMPLOYEES IN THE TRAINING CENTER OF THE MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS ABOUT THE GENDER EQUALITY IN THE POLICE
Authors:   Ph.D. candidate at the Faculty of Security – Skopje, Trajkovska Suza
Published: July 2023

The advancement of women's human rights and gender equality is an obligation of all society. The principle of gender equality is one of the fundamental principles in the field of human rights and its integration in all areas of social action will contribute to improving the position of women at all levels and all stages of action. The institutions of the security system are uninterruptedly working on the application of the gender perspective within their strategic plans. The main purpose of the research is to comprehend the attitudes of the employees in the Training Center of the Ministry of Interior about gender equality in the police. The hypothetical basis starts from the conceptual determinants of the concept of gender equality and the attitudes of the employees towards the representation of women in executive positions in the police profession. The results of this research were gained through survey questions submitted to staff trainers and management staff in the Training Center of the Ministry of Interior. The research conclusions are used to confirm or deny that traditional thinking is a difficulty in increasing the number of women in managerial positions in the police. In addition, the research findings should examine the relationship between the representation and the role of the women in the police and the representation and the role of the women in society. True equality between women and men can only be achieved if they share equal decision-making positions, both in the police and in all segments of social life. Keywords: employees, equality, gender, police, training
ALTERNATIVE CRIMINAL SANCTIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
Authors:   Institute for Criminological and Sociological Research, Belgrade, Igrački Jasmina , Brašovan Delić Marina ,   Basic Court in Pancevo
Published: July 2023

The workload of prisons and the increase in crime is not only a problem in the Republic of Serbia but in the region and the whole world. Therefore, the introduction of alternative sanctions is a step toward reducing the prison population, humanizing the sentence, reducing costs, avoiding the harmful consequences of imprisonment such as stigmatization, deprivation and privation instead of rehabilitation, a positive effect on recidivism, crime prevention, and prevention. The application of alternative criminal sanctions is only at first sight more significant only for minor, possibly moderate crimes. In the first place, that is true, because they are intended for this category of crimes - their perpetrators. However, their application is also of great importance for serious crimes, because it saves the resources of criminal justice, which can be focused on combating serious crimes. Unfortunately, we cannot say that our judicial system applies alternative sanctions exclusively in exchange for short-term imprisonment, which is indicated by the data on the number of persons who have served up to one year in prison in previous years. Statistical data for 2020 for the territory of the Republic of Serbia indicate the following application of alternative sanctions, and according to the Law on Execution of Extrajudicial Sanctions and Measures: Imprisonment served in the premises where the convict lives (house arrest with and without electronic supervision) - 3560, Probation with protective supervision- 19, Penalty of work in the public interest (decisions of the misdemeanor and criminal court) -156, Measure prohibiting leaving the apartment (house arrest) with and without electronic supervision -1066. Keywords: alternative sanctions, punishment, penal policy, excessive crime
El contexto actual del marcado CE. El caso de la pizarra en galicia. Grado de aplicación de los fabricantes = The current context of CE marking. The case of slate in Galicia. Degree of implementation by manufacturers
Authors: Robles-Sánchez Susana , Sáez-Pérez María Paz
Published: July 2023

El marcado CE reconoce el cumplimiento de los requisitos legales y técnicos en materia de seguridad general para cualquier producto dentro de la Unión Europea, permitiendo su libre circulación en todo el territorio gracias al Reglamento UE nº 305/2011 de Productos de Construcción. Uno de los productos de la construcción regulados por el RPC es la pizarra. El fabricante es el responsable de completar una serie de procedimientos y documentarlos para poder entregar a los receptores el marcado CE preceptivo, así como la documentación que permitirá la libre circulación del producto. Con esta ponencia se pretende conocer el grado de aplicación del procedimiento del marcado CE en los productores de pizarra de Galicia. Para se ha realizado una encuesta a los productores de pizarra en la que se desglosan las obligaciones de los fabricantes. Las conclusiones alcanzadas desvelan resultados inesperados que impiden la libre circulación de la pizarra en el territorio de la UE.AbstractThe CE marking recognises compliance with the legal and technical requirements in terms of general safety for any product within the European Union, allowing its free circulation throughout the territory thanks to EU Regulation No 305/2011 on Construction Products. One of the construction products regulated by the CPR is slate. The manufacturer is responsible for completing a series of procedures and documenting them in order to be able to deliver to the recipients the mandatory CE marking, as well as the documentation that will allow the free circulation of the product. The aim of this presentation is to find out the degree of application of the CE marking procedure in slate producers in Galicia. In order to do so, a survey was carried out among slate producers in which the obligations of the manufacturers were broken down. The conclusions reached reveal unexpected results that impede the free circulation of slate in the EU territory.
Modelo CFD con validación de campo para el estudio de los alcances de efectividad de técnicas de mitigación de radón por despresurización = CFD model with field validation for the study of the effectiveness of radon mitigation techniques by depressurisation
Authors: Sicilia Isabel , Frutos Borja , Alonso Carmen , Martín-Consuegra Fernando , De-Frutos Fernando , Oteiza Ignacio , Sainz Carlos , Quindós Luis S.
Published: July 2023

La reducción de niveles de gas radón en el interior de edificios supone un desafío debido a las diferentes características de terrenos y sistemas constructivos, especialmente en edificios ya construidos. El artículo presenta los avances en el desarrollo de un modelo de simulación en COMSOL Multiphysics para el estudio de movimientos de gas radón bajo solera. En primer lugar, se estudian los parámetros que afectan a los movimientos del gas, como las características de materiales, terreno, sistemas constructivos y potencia de extracción. Posteriormente, partiendo de una base experimental previa, se calibra un modelo simplificado de forma que se puedan aproximar los resultados del modelo de simulación a los recabados en el modelo real. El presente trabajo se enmarca en el proyecto Radon_Flow (PID2019-109898RB-I00) desarrollado en el Instituto Eduardo Torroja, perteneciente al Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas de España.AbstractReducing radon gas levels inside buildings is a challenge due to the different characteristics of soils and construction systems, especially in existing buildings. The paper presents the progress in the development of a simulation model in COMSOL Multiphysics for the study of radon gas movements under screed. Firstly, the parameters that affect gas movements, such as the characteristics of materials, soil, construction systems and extraction power, are studied. Subsequently, starting from a previous experimental basis, a simplified model is calibrated so that the results of the simulation model can be approximated to those obtained in the real model. This work is part of the Radon_Flow project (PID2019-109898RB-I00) developed at the Eduardo Torroja Institute, belonging to the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
Determinación de la absorción de agua de una pieza termoplástica modular impresa = Determination of water absorption of a printed modular thermoplastic part
Authors: Moyano-Sanz Sandra , Verdú-Vázquez Amparo , Valiente-López Mercedes
Published: July 2023

En este trabajo se analizan y comparan los resultados obtenidos en los ensayos de laboratorio, referidos a la determinación de la absorción de agua, de una pieza termoplástica modular impresa y dos piezas de arcilla cocida con los valores estipulados en la normativa vigente y los documentos de declaración de prestaciones correspondientes. Para ello, se fabrica el prototipo impreso en 3D según unos parámetros definidos y se le somete al ensayo descrito en la norma UNE-EN 772-21:2011. Parte 21: Determinación de la absorción de agua de piezas para fábrica de albañilería de arcilla cocida y silicocalcáreas por absorción de agua fría. Igualmente, se realiza la misma operación con un ladrillo cara vista y un ladrillo tosco, ambos con dimensiones similares al anterior. Obtenidos los resultados de los ensayos se observa que la absorción de agua, en las piezas termoplásticas, depende de la adhesión entre las capas de impresión y no tanto del material con el que están fabricadas, como ocurre con las piezas de arcilla cocida.AbstractIn this work, the results obtained in the laboratory tests, referring to the determination of water absorption, of a printed modular thermoplastic piece and two pieces of fired clay are analyzed and compared with the values stipulated in the current regulations and the documentation of declaration of corresponding benefits. To do this, the 3D printed prototype is manufactured according to defined parameters and is subjected to the test described in the UNE-EN 772-21:2011 standard. Part 21: Determination of water absorption of baked clay and silico-limestone masonry parts by cold water absorption. Likewise, the same operation is carried out with an exposed brick and a rough brick, both with similar dimensions to the previous one. Obtained the results of the tests, it is observed that the absorption of water, in thermoplastic parts, depends on the adhesion between the printing layers and not so much on the material with which they are made, as it occurs with pieces of fired clay.
Anchor heuristics effect on heavy drinking in young people: Behavior economics perspective
Authors: Palacios Jorge , Guerrero Garduño Fabiola Aimeé
Published: July 2023

There is a need for theory-based approaches to reduce heavy drinking in youths. Anchoring is a process in which people make estimates by starting from an initial value that is adjusted to yield a final answer. In this study, we determined the effectiveness of anchoring heuristics in estimating the price of a bottle of alcohol and its effect on heavy drinking in young people. In a sample of 327 young people in Mexico, participants completed a survey on alcohol drinking and anchoring heuristics. We found that when the anchor was shown and the participants were explicitly directed to the anchor value, the mean estimates of the price reported by the participants increased, indicating that the participants were pulled up toward the anchor. Anchoring effects were found to affect on the willingness of the alcohol consumers to pay. In this context, alcohol prices (anchor condition) were higher for heavy drinking. We discuss the implications of our results and future directions for research on anchoring effects in heavy drinking. We concluded that anchoring provides novel insights into the consequences of anchoring effects in alcohol drinking.
Real-Time Exploration on Buildup Dynamics of Diode-Pumped Passively Mode-Locked Nd:YVO4 Laser with SESAM
Authors: Cheng Pin-Wen , Hsu Yu-Hsin , Wei-Chang Xiu , Liang Hsing-Chih , Chen Yung-Fu
Published: July 2023

The buildup dynamics of diode-pumped passively mode-locked solid-state laser is thoroughly explored by the real-time measurement with temporal sampling rate up to 40 GHz. A concise cavity is developed to ensure the transient dynamics purely arising from the gain medium and saturable absorber. Experimental results reveal that the laser output in the buildup process exhibits numerous passively Q-switched pulses followed with a damped relaxation oscillation prior to the stable mode locking. Furthermore, it is confirmed that the laser output has already displayed single clean mode-locked pulses inside the first several Q-switched envelopes before stepping into the stage of relaxation oscillation. The present real-time exploration is expected to provide important information for practical applications with temporal modulation of the pump intensity.
Direct Estimation of Equivalent Bioelectric Sources Based on Huygens Principle
Authors: Theodosiadou Georgia , Arnaoutoglou Dimitrios G. , Nannis Ioannis , Katsimentes Sotirios , Sirakoulis Georgios Ch. , Kyriacou George A.
Published: July 2023

An estimation of the electric sources in the heart were conducted using a novel method, based on Huygens’ Principle, aiming at a direct estimation of equivalent bioelectric sources over the heart surface in real time. The main scope of this work was to establish a new, fast approach for the solution of the inverse electrocardiography problem. The study was based on recorded electrocardiograms (ECGs). Based on the Huygens’ principle, measurements obtained from a patient’s thorax surface were interpolated over the surface of the employed volume conductor model and considered as a secondary Huygens’ sources. These sources, being non-zero only over the surface under study, were employed to determine the weighting factors of the eigen-functions expansion describing the generated voltage distribution over the whole volume conductor volume. With the availability of the potential distribution stemming from measurements, the electromagnetics reciprocity theorem is applied once again to yield the equivalent sources over the pericardium. The methodology is self validated, since the surface potentials calculated from these equivalent sources are in very good agreement with ECG measurements. The ultimate aim of this effort is to create a tool providing the equivalent epicardial voltage or current sources in real time, i.e. during the ECG measurements with multiple electrodes.
How Human Alike Connected Autonomous Vehicles Affect Traffic Conditions in Urban Environment?
Authors: Dinar Yousuf , Qurashi Moeid , Papantoniou Panagiotis , Antoniou Constantinos
Published: July 2023

Consistent increment of road traffic in cities is remained a threat to traffic performance and causes confliction. The researcher repeatedly emphasized the connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs) as stronger solution to deal with traffic related issues. While having autonomous system in the dedicated lanes is found to be safe by many investigators because of predictable surrounding maneuvers, in contrast, the mixed lane states remain questionable. Different methodologies are being used to study the effects of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the mixed traffic. Microscopic simulation tools are popular in such cases as it offers scope to experiment in cheap, robust, and optimistic way. One interesting methodology to deal with CAVs is considering it as conventional human driven vehicles and predict its possible characteristics based on the simulation inputs. One big challenge is, as there is no regular real-world data to calibrate and to validate the simulated model for CAVs. This is where conventional human driven vehicles from real world, come to aid as benchmark to offer the measure of effectiveness (MoE) for the calibration and validation. For the three most common driving modules, a sensitivity analysis of the driving behaviors of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and an effect assessment of CAVs in a mixed traffic environment were done to explore the human alike autonomous technology. The findings show that, up to a point, which is directly related to the quantity of interacting vehicles, the impact of CAVs is typically favorable. This study supports earlier research by demonstrating that CAVs outperform AVs in traffic. In addition, the sensitivity analysis has shown that technical and infrastructural advances are necessary to achieve the greatest benefits.
Multimodal Traveling with Rail and Ride-sharing: Lessons Learned during Planning and Demonstrating a Pilot Study
Authors: Mitropoulos Lambros , Kortsari Annie , Apostolopoulou Emy , Ayfantopoulou Georgia , Deloukas Alexandros
Published: July 2023

Multimodal traveling is expected to enhance mobility for users, reduce inequalities of car ownership and reduce emissions. In the same context, ride-sharing aims to minimize negative impacts related to emissions, reduce travelling costs and congestion, and increase passenger vehicle occupancy, and public transit ridership when planned for first/last mile trips. The goal of this study is to present the planning of a multimodal pilot demonstration and the challenges that emerged during and after its implementation in Athens, Greece. The demo aims to enhance the connection of low-density Attica Region areas to public transport (PT) modes, and specifically to the metro, through the provision of demand responsive ride-sharing services. During the demo period two different applications were utilized: the “Travel Companion” app and the “Driver Companion” app, which refer to passengers and drivers of the ride-sharing service. Identification of demo participants is performed through a Stated Preference (SP) experiment. Results of the demo implementation, as well as challenges that were faced show that although participants are willing to try new mobility solutions, the readiness and reliability of the new service are essential attributes towards maintaining existing users and engaging new ones.
Chiral Metal Halide Perovskites: Focus on Lead-Free Materials and Structure-Property Correlations
Authors: Malavasi Lorenzo , Moroni Marco , Coccia Clarissa
Published: July 2023

Hybrid organic–inorganic perovskites (HOIPs) are promising materials in several fields related to electronics, offering long carrier-diffusion lengths, high absorption coefficients, tunable band gaps, and long spin lifetimes. Recently, chiral perovskites have attracted a huge interest thanks to the possibility of further widening the applications of HOIPs. Chiral materials, being intrinsically non-centrosymmetric, display several attractive physico-chemical properties, including circular dichroism, circularly polarized photoluminescence, nonlinear optics, ferroelectricity, and spin-related effects. Recent studies have shown that chirality can be transferred from the chiral organic ligands into the inorganic perovskite framework, resulting in materials combining the advantages of both chirality and perovskite superior optoelectronic characteristics. Thus, chiral HOIPs have emerged as promising materials for chiroptoelectronic, spintronic, and ferroelectric applications. Here, we report a summary of the latest advances in the field of chiral HOIPs, with a specific focus on lead-free materials and on the first attempts to understand the correlation between the crystal structure features and the chirality-induced functional properties
Testing of a Prototype Combining Ultrasound and Pulsed Electric Field on Extracted Valuable Compounds of Mitragyna speciosa Leaves
Authors: Jintawiwat Raweeroj , Punamorntarakul Natnakorn , Hirunyasiri Rossakornpat , Jarupoom Parkpoom , Kulphaisal Prapon , Pankasemsuk Tanachai , Supasin Supakiat , Kawee-ai Arthitaya
Published: July 2023

The aim of this work was to determine the potential of using a pulsed electric field (PEF) and ultra-sound (US) apparatus to produce mitragynine extracts from Mitragyna speciosa dried leaves. Four modes of the device were tested: PEF, US, US + PEF, and PEF + US. The results were compared with extracts obtained using a conventional technique (maceration, as the control). Changes in the mitragynine content were determined with the liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method. The LC-MS/MS analysis showed that the mitragynine contents from kratom extracts using four different modes were different. The highest extraction (106.63 ± 0.85 mg/L) of mitragynine was achieved by the PEF + US procedure, followed by US + PEF (97.27 ± 1.33 mg/L), with increased extraction efficiencies of 45.81 ± 0.59% and 33.00 ± 1.85%, respectively. Moreover, the total energy consumption under the combination technique was 25.0% lower than that with PEF assistance. Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) provided confirmatory evidence for the extraction of M. speciosa by the prototype. This study confirmed that PEF and US devices can be considered a green alternative method and may contribute to the application of agricultural products.