bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Automatic Vectorization of Power Lines from Airborne Lidar Point Clouds
Authors: Maset Eleonora , Fusiello Andrea
Published: June 2024

Abstract. In recent years, power line inspections have benefited from the use of the lidar surveying technology, which enables safe and rapid data acquisition, even in challenging environments. To further optimize monitoring operations and reduce time and costs, automatic processing of the point clouds obtained is of greatest importance. This work presents a complete pipeline for processing power line data that includes (i) lidar point cloud segmentation using a Fully Convolutional Network, (ii) individual pylon identification via DBSCAN clustering, and (iii) the automatic extraction and modelling of any number of cables using a multi-model fitting algorithm based on the J-Linkage method. The proposed procedure is tested on a 36 km-long power line, resulting in a F1-score of 97.6% for pylons and 98.5% for the vectorized cables.
Comparison of machine learning and statistical approaches for Digital Elevation Model (DEM) correction: interim results
Authors: Okolie Chukwuma , Adeleke Adedayo , Smit Julian , Mills Jon , Maduako Iyke , Ogbeta Caleb
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The correction of digital elevation models (DEMs) can be achieved using a variety of techniques. Machine learning and statistical methods are broadly applicable to a variety of DEM correction case studies in different landscapes. However, a literature survey did not reveal any research that compared the effectiveness or performance of both methods. In this study, we comparatively evaluate three gradient boosted decision trees (XGBoost, LightGBM and CatBoost) and multiple linear regression for the correction of two publicly available global DEMs: Copernicus GLO-30 and ALOS World 3D (AW3D) in Cape Town, South Africa. The training datasets are comprised of eleven predictor variables including elevation, slope, aspect, surface roughness, topographic position index, terrain ruggedness index, terrain surface texture, vector ruggedness measure, percentage bare ground, urban footprints and percentage forest cover as an indicator of the overland forest distribution. The target variable (elevation error) was derived with respect to highly accurate airborne LiDAR. The results presented in this study represent urban/industrial and grassland/shrubland/dense bush landscapes. Although the accuracy of the original DEMs had been degraded by several anomalies, the corrections improved the vertical accuracy across vast areas of the landscape. In the urban/industrial and grassland/shrubland landscapes, the reduction in the root mean square error (RMSE) of the original AW3D DEM was greater than 70%, after correction. The corrections improved the accuracy of Copernicus DEM, e.g., > 44% RMSE reduction in the urban area and >32% RMSE reduction in the grassland/shrubland landscape. Generally, the gradient boosted decision trees outperformed multiple linear regression in most of the tests.
Optimization of Texture Rendering of 3D Building Model Based on Vertex Importance
Authors: Shen Wenfei , Huo Liang , Shen Tao , Zhang Miao , Li Yucai
Published: June 2024

Abstract. In 3D building models, a large number of texture maps with different sizes increase the number of model data loading and drawing batches, which greatly reduces the drawing efficiency of the model. Therefore, this paper proposes a texture set mapping method based on vertex importance. Firstly, based on the 2D space boxing algorithm, the texture maps are merged and a series of Mipmap texture maps are generated, and then the vertex curvature, texture variability and location information of each vertex are calculated, normalized, and weighted to get the importance of each vertex, and then finally, different Mipmap-level textures are remapped according to the importance of the vertices. The experiment proves that the algorithm in this paper can reduce the amount of texture data on the one hand, and avoid the rendering pressure brought by the still large amount of data after merging on the other hand, so as to improve the rendering efficiency of the model.
Crowd Scene Anomaly Detection in Online Videos
Authors: Yang Kaizhi , Yilmaz Alper
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The prevalence of surveillance cameras in public places has led to an extremely pressing need for effective position and crowd monitoring, as well as anomaly detection. This paper tends to exhibit an incorporated approach that combines state-of-the-art computer vision techniques for comprehensive crowd surveillance. The main features of our approach are summarized into four steps: (a) Object detection and tracking; (b) Geometric rectification for positioning; (c) Motion extraction; and (d) Anomaly detection. First, this uses YOLOv5's Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model in making efficient detection of objects, focusing on spotting individuals within crowded scenes. After detection, a strong mechanism for tracking is established with the help of the DeepSORT algorithm, which can track the person across frames. It must gain the people's position in the video frame and analyze motion data with the guarantee of capture of camera-scene geometry. Each frame thus gets converted from the 3D perspective to a 2D bird's eye view within the surveillance video, giving a guarantee of capture of the geometry of a camera scene. Motion anomaly detection is addressed through statistical methods, with Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) being employed to identify deviations from normal motion patterns. Extensive experiments conducted on different online crowd scene video datasets validate the effectiveness of the proposed anomaly detection mechanism. Overall, this integrated approach proposes a promising solution to crowd surveillance, further development of object detection, tracking, and anomaly analysis for monitoring public spaces.
Advancing Coral Structural Connectivity Analysis through Deep Learning and Remote Sensing: A Case Study of South Pacific Tetiaroa Island
Authors: Zhang Yunhan , Qin Jiangying , Li Ming , Han Qiyao , Gruen Armin , Li Deren , Zhong Jiageng
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Structural connectivity is an important factor in preserving coral diversity. It maintains the stability and adaptability of coral reef ecosystems by facilitating ecological flow, species migration, and gene exchange between coral communities. However, there has always been a lack of consistent solutions for accurate structural connectivity describing and quantifying, which has hindered the understanding of the complex ecological processes in coral reefs. Based on this, this paper proposes a framework that uses advanced remote sensing and deep learning technologies to assess coral structural connectivity. Specifically, accurate coral patches are firstly identified through image segmentation techniques. And the structural connectivity is quantified by assessing the connectivity patterns between and within these coral patches. Furthermore, Tetiaroa Island in the South Pacific is used as a case study to validate the effectiveness and accuracy of the framework in assessing coral structural connectivity. The experimental results demonstrate that the framework proposed in this paper provides a powerful tool for understanding the internal ecological processes and external spatial patterns of coral reef ecosystems, thereby promoting scientific understanding and effective management of coral reef conservation.
Comparative Evaluation of NeRF Algorithms on Single Image Dataset for 3D Reconstruction
Authors: Condorelli Francesca , Perticarini Maurizio
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The reconstruction of three-dimensional scenes from a single image represents a significant challenge in computer vision, particularly in the context of cultural heritage digitisation, where datasets may be limited or of poor quality. This paper addresses this challenge by conducting a study of the latest and most advanced algorithms for single-image 3D reconstruction, with a focus on applications in cultural heritage conservation. Exploiting different single-image datasets, the research evaluates the strengths and limitations of various artificial intelligence-based algorithms, in particular Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF), in reconstructing detailed 3D models from limited visual data. The study includes experiments on scenarios such as inaccessible or non-existent heritage sites, where traditional photogrammetric methods fail. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of NeRF-based approaches in producing accurate, high-resolution reconstructions suitable for visualisation and metric analysis. The results contribute to advancing the understanding of NeRF-based approaches in handling single-image inputs and offer insights for real-world applications such as object location and immersive content generation.
Analisis Semiotika dan Narasi Visual Dalam Penggunaan Dua Jenis Teknik Animasi Pada Film Animasi "The Little Prince"
Authors: Imam Choirrum
Published: June 2024

Film animasi "The Little Prince" yang tersedia di platform Netflix menarik perhatian sebagai karya yang menggabungkan narasi visual dengan tema yang mendalam. Film animasi ini dibuat pada tahun 2015 yang disutradarai oleh Mark Osborne dan didasari oleh novel dengan nama yang sama yaitu “The Little Prince (1943)” oleh Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Film Animasi ini mengisahkan kisah petualangan seorang Pangeran kecil didunia fantasi yang kisahnya diceritakan melalui karakter-karakter lain seperti Gadis Kecil dan Pilot. Film ini menggabungkan dua jenis teknik animasi yaitu teknik Animasi 3d dan teknik animasi Stop-Motion. Dalam penggunaan keberbedaan teknik tersebut, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa tujuan dalam penggunaan dua teknik animasi tersebut kedalam satu film animasi. Dengan melalui metode kualitatif deskriptif dan prinsip teori semiotika Charles  Sander  Peirce penilitian ini akan menguraikan berbagai persoalan dalam narasi visual sepanjang film. Juga dapat menguraikan tanda dan makna, simbol-simbol visual, elemen-elemen sinematik dan narasi yang coba disampaikan oleh "The Little Prince".
La ley tunecina contra la discriminación racial: contexto social y norma jurídica
Authors: Pérez Beltrán Carmelo
Published: June 2024

Entre los debates que surgen en Túnez tras la Primavera Árabe, el tema del racismo es uno de los que emerge con mayor fuerza en al espacio público debido a la vulnerabilidad de la población negra del país y a la discriminación sociopolítica que durante décadas han sufrido estas personas. Esta compleja realidad social ha propiciado también el surgimiento de un importante movimiento antirracista que ha reivindicado diversas demandas sociales y políticas a favor de la minoría negra del país, incluyendo una legislación eficaz contra el racismo. Este trabajo parte de la hipótesis de que el activismo de la sociedad civil más comprometida con la discriminación racial ha propiciado la adopción de la Ley Orgánica 2018-50 relativa a la eliminación de todas las formas de discriminación racial, un importante texto que, por primera vez en la historia de Túnez, define la noción de discriminación y establece una serie de medidas penales y preventivas.
Sistem Pendeteksi Ketinggian Air Pada Kolam Budidaya Ikan Berbasis Arduino Uno
Authors: Suprianto Gaguk , Hariyanti Tika Ayu , Abrar Muhammad
Published: June 2024

Budidaya ikan merupakan salah satu mata pencaharian sebagian masyarakat Indonesia. Kegiatan budidaya tersebut tidak terlepas dari berbagai permasalahan. Salah satu masalah yang sering timbul adalah perubahan volume air yang dipengaruhi oleh cuaca. Hal tersebut mempengaruhi pertumbuhan ikan, perpindahan ikan dari kolam dan bahkan menyebabkan kematian. Maka dibuatlah sistem yang dapat memberikan peringatan ketika volume air mengalami perubahan agar volume air dapat dikontrol oleh pembudidaya. Penelitian menggunakan metode waterfall agar tahapan dapat dilakukan dengan jelas dan terperinci. Hasil pengujian pertama yakni sistem dapat bekerja dengan baik dengan tiga kondisi yang berbeda dimana sistem mengeluarkan indikator yang berbeda sedangkan pengujian kestabilan sensor diperoleh nilai sensor 243,3. Sistem yang telah dirancang dapat digunakan oleh pembudidaya ikan untuk diterapkan pada kolam ikan dalam jumlah yang banyak.  Kegiatan penelitian berikutnya yaitu sistem akan dikembangkan dengan tambahan solar panel sebagai catu daya eksternal dan data sensor dapat dipantau secara jarak jauh.
Contribution à l’étude des formations orophiles à hautes herbes (Mulgedio alpini-Aconitetea variegati, habitats 6430 et Festucetalia spadiceae Barbero 1970) du Massif central français : analyse des données phytosociologiques et classification régionale
Authors: Loos Maxime , Thébaud Gilles
Published: June 2024

À partir de données bibliographiques et de prospections récentes dans des secteurs méconnus, les auteurs font une analyse globale de 638 relevés de groupements à hautes herbes orophiles du Massif central français, puis des analyses partielles qui se concentrent sur 572 relevés de communautés situées de l’étage montagnard moyen jusqu’à l’étage subalpin. Ces groupements comprennent les mégaphorbaies stricto sensu ainsi que les hautes formations graminéennes à Calamagrostis et/ou Patzkea paniculata. Les résultats de cette révision conduisent à la caractérisation de 17 associations végétales dont cinq nouvelles, un groupement et 33 sous-associations et deux variantes. 5 associations précédemment décrites ont été réfutées et déclassées. Ces végétations se répartissent entre deux classes phytosociologiques, les Mulgedio-Aconitetea et les Juncetea trifidi, sept alliances, dont une inédite dans le Massif central, ainsi que quatre sous-alliances nouvelles. Une classification régionale est proposée en accord dans ses grandes lignes avec celle de l’EuroVegChecklist. L’étude approfondie des variables écologiques basée sur des analyses statistiques type ANOVA, DCA et CCA a permis la caractérisation des variables écologiques discriminantes dans la répartition des communautés, ainsi que la description de leurs conditions stationnelles. On assiste à une diminution progressive puis à une disparition des communautés du Calamagrostion dans le sud du Massif central et les Cévennes, en rapport avec un déficit de précipitations estivales sous l’influence croissante du climat méditerranéen. L’abondance et la diversité des communautés étudiées dans les grands massifs volcaniques de l’ouest (Cantal, monts Dore) s’expliquent par un étage subalpin bien développé, ainsi que par un climat océanique favorisant l’existence des mégaphorbaies. Sur un plan dynamique, ces formations sont pour l’essentiel stables et représentent des permaséries, même si certaines peuvent exister au sein de communautés forestières. Ce travail pourra être valorisé dans le cadre des politiques de gestion conservatoires pour l’habitats d’intérêt européen.
ТУРУКСУЗДУК ШАРТТАРДА БАНКРОТТУК ИНСТИТУТУНУН ЗАМАНБАП КӨЙГӨЙЛӨРҮ: ТЫШКЫ ЖАНА АТА МЕКЕНДИК АСПЕКТИЛЕР
Authors: Кулуева Чинара , Сеитова Каныкей , Турдубаева Айпери , Мамажанова Апиза
Published: June 2024

Макалада “кудуретсиздик” жана “банкроттук” экономикалык категорияларынын ортосундагы өз ара байланыш жана алардын классификациясы кеңири талкууланат. Базар экономикасынын эң маанилүү институту катары банкроттуктун ролу аныкталган. Банкроттуктун кээ бир көйгөйлөрү реформалануучу экономикадагы эң актуалдуу көйгөйлөрдүн бири катары ачыкталды. Заманбап шарттарда банкроттук институтунун толук кандуу концептуалдык негиздеринин жоктугу аныкталган, бул банкроттук институтунун деталдуу механизмдерин жана методологиялык негиздерин толук кандуу иштеп чыгууга мүмкүндүк бербегендигинен кабар берет. Антикризистик чаралардын тутумун кабыл алуу менен банкроттук институтун башкаруудагы чет өлкөлүк тажрыйбалар каралды.
СОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАНИЕ УЧЕТА И ОТЧЕТНОСТИ В ЧАСТНЫХ ШКОЛЬНЫХ И ДОШКОЛЬНЫХ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЯХ
Authors: Курманбекова Азиза , Мурзалиева Нурзила , Усенова Гулнура
Published: June 2024

В данной статье рассмотрены основные теоретические аспекты финансового отчетности в системе управления деятельностью частных дошкольных и школьных учреждений. Статья содержит информацию о понятии финансового отчета, формах отчетности. Также в статье описываются основные особенности определения себестоимости и основные статьи затрат. Также нами рекомендованы упрощенные формы отчетов. Как мы ранее уже говорили, о том, что образовательные учреждения оказывают услуги, все расходы в основном включаются в себестоимость оказанной услуги. Статья содержит в себе основные статьи расходов: расходы на питание, расходы на оплату труда, расходы канцелярские принадлежности, расходы на библиотечный фонд, расходы на игрушки, расходы на амортизацию основных средств, расходы на аренду, расходы на организацию праздников, расходы на экскурсии и выезды детей на различные мероприятия. Все перечисленные расходы включаются в себестоимость оказанной услуги. Поэтому в данной статье дается полное описание упрощенной формы отчета о прибылях и убытках.  Статья еще содержит информацию о рекомендованной упрощенной форме отчета о движении денежных средств,  упрощенном бухгалтерском балансе.
ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИЕ АСПЕКТЫ ПРОБЕМ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ВОДНЫХ РЕСУРСОВ КЫРГЫЗСТАНА В ОРОШЕНИИ ЗЕМЕЛЬ И НЕКОТОРЫЕ ПУТИ ЕЕ РЕШЕНИЯ
Authors: Байдусенова Айшоола , Кошиева Чолпон , Муратов Асамидин , Мурзаханов Эльвис
Published: June 2024

В статье рассмотрены современные аспекты экономических проблем использования водных ресурсов Кыргызстана. Анализируется состояние водных ресурсов и ее влияние на орошение сельскохозяйственных земель, также затронуты проблемы, вызываемые в орошении из-за причин, вызванных в связи с несоответствующим состоянием ирригационных сетей страны. На основе аналитических заключений предлагаются необходимые методы в улучшении использования водных ресурсов для орошения сельскохозяйственных земель, а также пути внедрения новых и реструктуризации существующих оросительных сетей. Кроме этого рассмотрены некоторые пути решения проблем использования водных ресурсов, предназначенных для орошения через рационализацию использования воды, а также путем поиска и выделения финансовых средств. Кроме этого, для улучшения использования воды предложены такие методы как обучение общественности, применение международного опыта, внедрение капельного орошения и т.д.
A theory of stochastic fluvial landscape evolution
Authors: Roberts Gareth
Published: June 2024

Geometries of eroding landscapes contain important information about geologic, climatic, biotic and geomorphic processes. They are also characterized by variability, which makes disentangling their origins challenging. Observations and physical models of fluvial processes, which set the pace of erosion on most continents, emphasize complexity and variability. By contrast, the spectral content of longitudinal river profiles and similarity of geometries at scales greater than approximately 100 km highlight relatively simple emergent properties. A general challenge then, addressed in this manuscript, is development of a theory of landscape evolution that embraces such scale-dependent insights. We do so by incorporating randomness and probability into a theory of fluvial erosion. First, we explore the use of stochastic differential equations of the Langevin type, and the Fokker–Planck equation, for predicting migration of erosional fronts. Second, analytical approaches incorporating distributions of driving forces, critical thresholds and associated proxies are developed. Finally, a linear programming approach is introduced, that, at its core, treats evolution of longitudinal profiles as a Markovian stochastic problem. The theory is developed essentially from first principles and incorporates physics governing fluvial erosion. We explore predictions of this theory, including the natural growth of discontinuities and scale-dependent evolution, including local complexity and emergent simplicity.
THE PROSPECT AND CHALLENGES OF WHITE OYSTER MUSHROOM MARKETING (Pleurotus ostreatus)
Authors: Ambit Jhon Paul R. , Fernandez Alminda M. , Matuginas John Paul L. , Rupecio Honorina D. , Zacarias Zabdiel L. , Basu Saikat K. , Zandi Peiman
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to determine the prospects and challenges of white oyster mushroom production and marketing in Davao City. This was conducted at Baguio Calinan District, Davao City, from March 2022 to May 2022 for 3 months duration. The mushroom production at Rosit Cacao Farm started in March 2022 as a trial with a 70 square meters (70 m2) house. One thousand fruiting bags (1,000) weighing one kilogram each with three propagules that cost Php 30.00 each were purchased from the small-scale mushroom culture laboratory at Manambulan, Davao City. For the ready-to-fruit fruiting bags used in the start-up business, the sanitation practices are based on technical recommendations from the Bureau of Plant Industry and Department of Agriculture—XI Mushroom Production Division. The mushrooms were harvested once they reached the desired sizes. Fruiting usually takes 2-3 weeks after incubation before the harvestable fruit size emerges, and fruiting bag productivity can last up to six (4) months under favorable conditions. Observation showed that using packaging materials and chiller, the shelf life of the mushrooms was only 4 days at most. Marketing via an online platform was used by the operators to gain more attention from prospective buyers. Based on inquiries from the local wet markets and restaurants, they are not selling white oyster mushrooms because vendors and customers are not used to buying them and there were no white oyster mushrooms available in supermarkets. For the duration of 3 months, the total volume of fresh oyster mushroom sold was only 107.5 from the 252.5 kilograms total yield. The first and second month have the highest yield per day, averaging to 4.6 kilograms per day, with an average harvest day of 25 days a month and decreased to a once-a-day basis further. The average daily yield was only 2.3 kilograms until the end of the third month. Mushroom production is indeed a promising opportunity as per previous reports and theory, but based on this study, there is a need to establish a stable market and the management aspects. The technology is factually critical and complex, but due to practical thinking skills, many were able to generate profit without investing in the whole technology itself. Stil, mushroom production shows potential aspect to the household women and farmers as additional income.
INFLUENCE OF INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUML.) UNDER BHABAR REGION OF UTTARAKHAND
Authors: Chauhan Jagrati , Pandey Sharad , Gupta Supriya , Rawat Anupama , Kumar Rakesh
Published: June 2024

A field experiment was conducted during 2019-20 and 2020-21 at farmers field in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand. The objective of the experiment was to study the effect of different sources of nutrients on growth and productivity of wheat. The experiment consisted of nine treatments viz. control (T ), 100 % RDF (T ), FYM @ 1 2 10 t/ha (T ), VC @ 5t/ha (T ), 75 % RDF + FYM @ 10t/ha (T ), 75 % RDF + VC @ 5 t/ha (T ), 50 % RDF + FYM @ 3 4 5 6 10t/ha (T ), 50 % RDF + VC @ 5 t/ha (T ), 50 % RDF + FYM @ 10t/ha + VC @ 5t/ha (T ) , 75 % RDF + FYM @ 10 7 8 9 t/ha+ Azotobacter + PSB (T ), 75 % RDF + VC @ 5 t/ha+ Azotobacter + PSB (T ). The treatments were 10 11 replicated thrice and were laid out in randomized block design (RBD). Wheat variety used for the experimentation was PBW 343. The net plot size was 5 m X 5 m and crop geometry adopted was 20 cm X 10 cm. The results reported that wheat crop with the application of 75 % RDF + VC @ 5 t/ha+ Azotobacter + PSB (T ) 11 performed better in terms of growth parameters and yield under field condition compared to some of the treatments. Significantly higher B: C (2.9) ratio was calculated for 75 % RDF + FYM @ 10 t/ha+ Azotobacter + PSB (T ). Percent increase of 5.5 % and 3.6 % was recorded during 2019-20 and 2020-21, respectively in grain 10 yield with the application of 75 % RDF + VC @ 5 t/ha+ Azotobacter + PSB (T ) over 100 % RDF (T ). 11 2 Significantly higher B: C (2.9) ratio was calculated for 75 % RDF + FYM @ 10 t/ha+ Azotobacter + PSB (T ).
THE EFFICIENCY OF NANOTECH FOLIAR FERTILIZER ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD PERFORMANCE OF PECHAY
Authors: Fernandez Alminda M. , Suson Carla Famela T. , Rupecio Honorina D. , Ferolino Maria Theresa C. , Notarte Anastacia G. , Ambit Jhon Paul R. , Lagungan Arjel M. , Guyano Rosener , Basu Saikat K. , Zandi Peiman
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to verify the efficiency of NANOTECH FOLIAR FERTILIZER on pechay (Brassica rapa), particularly on its growth and yield performance. The study was conducted at Children Joy Foundation, INC. Indangan, Davao City, with a duration of 2 months which started from November to December 2022. A Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was used as the experimental design which was composed of six treatments, and replicated three times. The treatments were: (T ) Control, (T ) RR of inorganic NPK fertilizer 1 2 based on soil analysis, (T ) RR of inorganic NPK + 0.5 rr of NANOTECH FOLIAR FERTILIZER , (T ) RR of 3 4 inorganic NPK + rr of NANOTECH FOLIAR FERTILIZER , (T ) RR of inorganic NPK + 1.5 rr of NANOTECH 5 FOLIAR FERTILIZER, and (T ) rr of NANOTECH FOLIAR FERTILIZER. Data on growth and yield components 6 were gathered and analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and differences between treatments were compared using Honest Significant Difference (HSD) Test. Results showed that the growth and yield performance of pechay were significantly affected by ESSEGRO NANOTECH FOLIAR FERTILIZER in terms of root length and pechay yield, but not plant height, leaf length and width and number of leaves. This study indicated that T3 – (RR of inorganic NPK + 0.5 rr of ESSEGRO NANOTECH FOLIAR FERTILIZER) significantly increased pechay yield by 100 % more compared to the control or no application. It was further confirmed that T4 – ( RR of inorganic NPK + rr of ESSEGRO NANOTECH FOLIAR FERTILIZER) had the longest root length which was substantially greater than T2 = RR of inorganic NPK fertilizer based on soil analysis. This implies that supplementing pechay with ESSEGRO NANOTECH FOLIAR FERTILIZER improves growth and yield performance.
WATER CONSERVATION STRATEGIES AND MANAGEMENT
Authors: Jakhar Sunil Kumar , Chand Mangal
Published: June 2024

India has 16% of the world's population and only 4% of the world's water resources, which are Depleting rapidly. The demand for water is expected to grow from 40 billion cubic meters(b cm) currently to around 220 b cm in 2025. Water is one of the most important inputs essential for crops. Both it's shortage and excess affects the growth and development of the plants, yields and quality of produce. There are numerous methods to reduce such losses and to improve soil moisture. These are mulching, cropping, planting of trees, utilization of fog or dew by net-surfacing traps or polythene sheets, contour farming, transfer of water from surplus areas to deficit areas by inter-linking water systems through canals, desalination technologies such as distillation, electrodialysis and reverse osmosis, use of efficient watering systems such as drip irrigation and sprinklers will reduce the water consumption by plants. The most important step in the direction of management water and environmental conservation is to change people's attitude and habits.
Comparação de rótulos de doces diet e convencionais disponíveis aos consumidores: estudo exploratório descritivo com base na legislação federal vigente
Authors: Caetano Natália de Oliveira , Coimbra Rejane da Conceição , Soares Anne Danieli Nascimento , Guimarães Nathalia Sernizon , Silva Rosimar Regina da
Published: June 2024

Este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar o custo e as conformidades das informações nutricionais nos rótulos dos doces diet e convencionais de acordo com as legislações vigentes. Trata-se de estudo exploratório descritivo em que foram avaliados 22 rótulos de doces diet e 22 correspondentes convencionais, da mesma marca de supermercados em Barbacena, Minas Gerais. Verificou-se a conformidade dos dados obtidos nos rótulos com as Resoluções RDC nº 360/2003; nº 359/2003; nº 259/2002, Portaria nº 29/1998 e Lei Federal nº 10.674/2003. Em relação às RDC nº 360/2003 e nº 259/2002, os produtos avaliados não apresentaram irregularidades. Entretanto, segundo a RDC nº 359/2003 observou-se que 9% nos doces diet e 9% dos doces convencionais estavam irregulares. De acordo com a Portaria nº 29/1998 houve 4,5% de irregularidades nos doces diet. As irregularidades apontadas por este estudo demonstram a necessidade de maior fiscalização dos órgãos competentes, pois a ausência de informações pode interferir na saúde dos consumidores, especialmente o público com necessidades específicas. As ausências de conformidades nos rótulos podem estar relacionadas a interpretação errônea da sociedade durante a escolha e a aquisição dos alimentos.
Veracidade da rotulagem quanto a presença de amido baseado em um teste laboratorial em iogurtes nacionais comercializados no sul de Santa Catarina
Authors: Ferreira Neto Ricardo , Vieira Andriele Aparecida da Silva
Published: June 2024

Com o crescimento diário do número de consumidores em nível mundial, a indústria alimentícia se caracteriza como um ramo em ascensão contínua. Como consequência, a sociedade procura obter informações nutricionais dos produtos consumidos por meio dos rótulos. O iogurte, objeto do presente estudo, é tido pela sociedade de consumo como um alimento rico em nutrientes, que promove benefícios ao organismo e, por isso, apresenta-se como vantajoso à saúde. No entanto, torna-se fundamental analisar a veracidade nos rótulos desses produtos quanto à presença de amido. Tal análise pode ser efetivada por meio de um exame laboratorial chamado de teste de iodo, também conhecido como teste Lugol. Com isso, o presente estudo objetivou analisar a veracidade da rotulagem quanto à presença de amido, baseando a pesquisa em um teste laboratorial em iogurtes nacionais comercializados no sul de Santa Catarina. Sendo assim, os resultados das 28 amostras deste estudo demonstraram alguma inconformidade. Observou-se que 85,7% apresentavam amido declarado como espessante na rotulagem, porém o teste foi positivado para 89,3% dos iogurtes. Diante disso, são de suma importância as análises na veracidade das rotulagens, visto que, corriqueiramente, o consumidor é lesado ao que diz respeito às informações contidas nos rótulos de produtos alimentícios.
Study of the effects of freezing process on nutritional value of 17 fish species marketed in São Paulo State, Brazil
Authors: Tomita Rúbia Yuri , Carvalho Síbilla dos Santos
Published: June 2024

Freezing is an important strategy to keep fish quality and make the species available the whole year. Its effects on the nutritional value of 17 fish species were studied in samples of entire fish, fillets or pieces. One portion of homogenized flesh was analyzed just after purchase (fresh sample). The other portion was packed in polyethylene bag, sealed, quick frozen (-80°C), stored properly at -18°C and analyzed after 12 months (frozen sample). Moisture, ash and protein content were tested using Brazilian Supply, Livestock and Agriculture Ministry methodologies. Lipid content was analyzed through Bligh and Dyer method. Carbohydrate content and caloric value were calculated, using NIFEXT fraction and Atwater coefficient, respectively. When fresh and frozen samples were compared, moisture and ash content showed significant difference (p<0.05) for 17.65% and 11.77% species, respectively. Lipid and protein contents were the most affected parameters, as they were altered in 29.40% of the studied species (p<0.05), and therefore, highlighted the importance of the conservation technology used on nutritional quality of fishery products. Mullet (M. brasiliensis) and Atlantic salmon (S. salar) had their nutritional composition more affected by freezing process with five and four altered parameters, respectively, from the six studied.
Ocorrência de perigos físicos em alimentos
Authors: Mattos Elaine Cristina de , Pauli-Yamada Laís Fernanda de , Silva Augusta Mendes da , Nogueira Márcia Dimov , Atui Márcia  Bittar , Moraes Marciano Maria Aparecida
Published: June 2024

A ocorrência de matérias estranhas com potencial perigo físico em alimentos é um grande desafio para a indústria alimentícia, e a análise microscópica é provavelmente o instrumento mais útil para detectá-las e identificá-las. Considerando a escassez de dados sobre os perigos físicos em produtos alimentícios no Brasil, o objetivo deste estudo foi descrever essa ocorrência nos produtos analisados no Núcleo de Morfologia e Microscopia do Centro de Alimentos do Laboratório Central do Instituto Adolfo Lutz (IAL), em São Paulo, no período de 2008 a 2020. Os resultados revelaram que, das 7.221 amostras de alimentos analisadas, 89 (1,2%) estavam em desacordo com a legislação em vigor, por conterem perigos físicos. De acordo com a categoria de alimentos, a ocorrência foi maior para bebidas (43%), seguida de cereais, farinha e farelo (22%). Quanto ao tipo de matéria estranha, os plásticos (duros e flexíveis) foram os mais frequentes (48%), seguidos dos metais (15%) entre as partículas perigosas detectadas nas amostras. A detecção e identificação de perigos físicos, por meio de análises microscópicas, contribuem para a segurança e qualidade dos produtos alimentícios oferecidos à população.
Associação entre estado nutricional, indicadores socioeconômicos e quesito raça/cor em gestantes do Recôncavo da Bahia, Brasil
Authors: Oliveira Larissa Ferreira de , Oliveira Clotilde Assis , Santana Jerusa da Mota , Campos Renata de Oliveira
Published: June 2024

O estado nutricional gestacional adequado constitui-se como elemento essencial para a saúde materna e fetal. Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar a associação entre determinantes sociais, quesito raça/cor e estado nutricional, em gestantes do Recôncavo da Bahia, Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo ecológico, com dados extraídos do Sistema de Vigilância Alimentar e Nutricional no ano de 2020, referente ao estado nutricional de gestantes adultas e adolescentes dos 19 municípios do Recôncavo da Bahia. Foi utilizada a regressão quantílica para a análise do desfecho do estado nutricional de gestantes, variável exposição principal, raça/cor autorreferida e covariáveis Coeficiente de Gini (CG) e Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano (IDHM). Foram acompanhadas 4.061 gestantes (14,35% eram adolescentes) com predominância daquelas que se autodeclararam pretas ou pardas (62,34%). Houve prevalência de excesso de peso em 53,36% das gestantes. Identificou-se associação positiva do excesso de peso com a raça/cor preta ou parda e inversamente ao CG. Este estudo revelou que o estado nutricional de gestantes é influenciado pela raça/cor preta e/ou parda e pelo CG. Tais resultados podem contribuir para o planejamento de programas e/ou projetos que incluam ações de alimentação e nutrição e visam o acompanhamento nutricional de gestantes, principalmente dos grupos socialmente vulnerabilizados.
Impacto na qualidade de antissépticos e desinfetantes com álcool 70% (p/p) utilizados no enfrentamento da pandemia provocada pelo SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Fernandes Farias Fernanda , Miyoco Yano Helena , Adriana Pereira Martins Valéria , Trujillo Luz Marina , Gameiro Hilinski Ellen , Cristina da Silva Rodrigues Kátia , Buzzo Almodovar Adriana Aparecida , Santa Bárbara Maria Cristina
Published: June 2024

Formulações contendo álcool etílico 70% (p/p) podem ser classificadas como cosméticos, medicamentos ou saneantes, dependendo da apresentação e local de uso. Foram largamente empregadas como antisséptico na forma líquida e gel no combate à pandemia provocada pelo SARS-CoV-2. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a qualidade de 60 produtos em relação ao teor e rotulagem, destinados à higienização das mãos, superfícies e de uso hospitalar comercializadas em São Paulo. Realizou-se a avaliação do teor de álcool etílico por determinação direta em densímetro digital e comparação das informações da rotulagem com as da legislação de referência e com o rótulo aprovado pela Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA). Os resultados demonstraram que 48,3% das amostras apresentaram resultados inferiores aos limites regulatórios e às concentrações descritas no rótulo do produto para o teor de álcool etílico. Além disso, 5% apresentaram prazo de validade informado no rótulo acima de 180 dias, em desacordo com a RDC 350/20. Os níveis de insatisfatoriedade encontrados neste estudo indicam a necessidade de monitoramento da qualidade dos produtos disponíveis no mercado brasileiro com o propósito de apoiar as autoridades sanitárias nas atividades de fiscalização.
Macroeconomic and Bank-Level Factors Impact on NPL Ratio
Authors: Hakobyan Armen , Hambardzumyan Arman
Published: June 2024

The paper is aimed at analyzing and assessing the impact of macroeconomic and bank-level factors of non-performing loans. Those factors are very important and have become increasingly popular. The non-performing loan ratio is one of the most important tools used to reflect the stability of the banks. The main reason of this study about is to examine which macroeconomic and bank-level components influence the NPL of Armenian banks. The study focused on Armenian banks also provides comparisons with the US banking sector. The linear regression models and correlations analysis methodology was used to decide and assess the critical relationship between the periods from January 2013 to December 2020. The main results of this study could be useful for bank stability and loan portfolio management, and shown that capital adequacy ratio, return on assets, liquidity ratio, return on equity from bank-level factors and yield curves, national currency from macroeconomic factors has no significant effect on explaining the NPL ratio in a multidimensional perspective. On the other hand, the consumer price index, the economic activity index and non-residents loans ratio have a negative impact on the NPL ratio. Unemployment rate, operating efficiency, USD/AMD exchange and fuel price have a positive effect on the NPL ratio.
The Effect of Brain-Based Learning Strategy on the Development of Academic Achievement Levels in Biology Course amongst Tenth Grade Students
Authors: Karim Haddad Abdulnour , Al Hashimi Abdul Rahman
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the impact of brain-based learning strategy as an instructional strategy on the academic achievement level among tenth grade students in the field of life sciences. The researchers adopted a quasi-experimental approach. Four-eighty male and female students are participants of this study. The school was chosen randomly from the Latin Patriarchate Mixed Schools in Jordan because the school administration agreed to collaborate with the researcher. The sample was divided into two groups: Group A, the experimental group taught the brain-based learning strategy, and Group B, the control group taught the conventional strategy. To achieve the objectives of the research, the researcher prepared the teacher's guide and the suitable activities for the new strategy. After the preparation, the researchers used pre-test and post-test for measuring the academic achievement level of the students. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way and two-way analysis of variance. The results show that there is a relationship between overall and detailed level academic achievement students' outcomes and the groups. The results also indicate no significant difference between genders in the study due to interaction with the strategy in teaching life sciences and the overall and detailed level as domains of analysis. The researcher formulated some recommendations, by the study's results, that the brain-based learning strategy helps the academic achievement levels in the teaching of life sciences.
Realization of the program part of the data collection module on the functioning of microhydropower plants
Authors: Онищенко С.В. , Мамий А.Р. , Василенко Д.А. , Васюк С.С.
Published: June 2024

Предложена реализация модуля автоматизированного сбора данных о функционировании микрогидроэлектростанции, который позволит производить запись необходимых для оценки эффективности использования подобных генерирующих устройств параметров и передавать полученные данные на стороннее устройство, выступающее в роли сервера.

The realization of the module of automated data collection on microhydroelec-tric power plant functioning is proposed, which will allow to record the parameters necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of such generating devices and transfer the obtained data to a third-party device acting as a server.
Verbal and non-verbal features of etiquette in Russian and Chinese linguocultures
Authors: Хуэй Лю. , Лучинская Е.Н.
Published: June 2024

В статье рассматриваются основные проявления этикета в русской и китайской лингвокультурах. Приоритетным является сравнительно-сопоставительный ме-тод, исследующий вербальные и невербальные средства общения, который позволяет определить общие и специфические черты речевого этикета в процессе коммуникации в России и Китае. Выделяется и описывается эмпирический материал, презентующий осо-бенности межкультурной коммуникации русских и китайцев. Особенное внимание уделя-ется вопросам вербального и невербального общения в рамках этикета на примерах из рус-ской и китайской художественной литературы, интернет-источников. Вербальная комму-никация сопровождается большим количеством невербальной коммуникации в процессе речевого общения. Выявляются функции и виды невербальной коммуникации, а также сходства и различия в китайском и русском этикете.

The article examines the main manifestations of etiquette in Russian and Chinese linguistic cultures. Priority is given to the comparative method of studying verbal and non-verbal means of communication. It allows us to determine the general and specific features of speech eti-quette in the process of communication in Russia and China. Empirical material is highlighted and described, presenting the features of intercultural communication between Russians and Chinese. Special attention is paid to issues of verbal and non-verbal communication within the framework of etiquette using examples from Russian and Chinese fiction and Internet sources. Verbal communi-cation is accompanied by a large amount of non-verbal communication in the process of verbal communication. The functions and types of non-verbal communication are identified, as well as similarities and differences in Chinese and Russian etiquette.
Pengaruh Edukasi Kesehatan Melalui Media Visual Poster di Posyandu Jatinangor Terkait Penyakit Tuberkulosis pada Anak
Authors: Putrianti Wanda Andira , Giftarina Batrisyia , Batari Andi Nawal Az-Zahrah Putri , Ferdinan Lailin Faiza , Putri Innayah Dwi Aryani , Setiawan Yoopie , Chaidir Lydia
Published: June 2024

Tuberkulosis anak lebih sulit untuk didiagnosis karena tidak memiliki gejala yang khas. Peningkatan risiko TB pada anak meningkatkan urgensi terhadap pencegahan penyakit tersebut sedini mungkin melalui pemberian edukasi kesehatan dengan pendekatan kepada keluarga dan lingkungan terdekat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan ibu yang berkunjung ke posyandu dan kader posyandu tentang TB pada anak melalui metode One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design dengan edukasi menggunakan media visual. Terdapat seratus empat puluh partisipan yang berasal dari Desa Sayang dan Hegarmanah Kecamatan Jatinangor, Sumedang, Jawa barat yang mengikuti rangkaian penelitian ini dengan mengikuti pre-test, kemudian diberikan intervensi edukasi melalui poster dan dievaluasi melalui post-test. Hasil penelitian ini adalah adanya peningkatan pengetahuan ibu dan kader posyandu setelah intervensi edukasi kesehatan menggunakan poster dengan rata-rata total skor pre-test 5.87 menjadi 8.9 pada post-test.
Edukasi Pencegahan Pernikahan Dini melalui Pendidikan Agama Islam
Authors: Pamessangi Andi Arif , Hasriadi Hasriadi , Al Hamdany Muhammad Zuljalal , Yamin Muh. , Fakhrunnisaa Nur , Makmur Makmur , Efendi Erwatul , Marzuki Asgar , Ismail Ismail , Abdullah Aldhy
Published: June 2024

Pernikahan dini tetap menjadi isu signifikan di berbagai negara, termasuk Indonesia, dengan prevalensi tinggi terutama di daerah pedesaan dan wilayah dengan akses pendidikan terbatas. pernikahan dini memiliki dampak negatif terhadap kesehatan fisik dan mental remaja serta membatasi akses mereka terhadap pendidikan dan peluang ekonomi di masa depan. Faktor-faktor seperti seks bebas pada remaja, kebutuhan ekonomi, dan norma budaya berkontribusi pada tingginya angka pernikahan dini. Dampak negatif pernikahan dini meliputi risiko kesehatan reproduksi, gangguan mental, dan keterbatasan pendidikan yang berpotensi menghambat perkembangan karir dan keterampilan. Melalui pendidikan agama Islam, individu dapat diberikan pemahaman mendalam tentang pentingnya menunda pernikahan hingga usia yang lebih matang serta hak-hak individu untuk mendapatkan pendidikan dan menentukan pilihan hidupnya. Program pengabdian masyarakat bertema "Membangun Keluarga Berkualitas: Edukasi Pandangan Islam dan Pencegahan Pernikahan Dini" yang dilaksanakan di Desa Balantang, Kecamatan Malili, Kabupaten Luwu Timur, bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dan pemahaman remaja dan orang tua tentang risiko dan konsekuensi pernikahan dini. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi seminar dan penyuluhan yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan masyarakat. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman peserta mengenai pentingnya kesiapan fisik, mental, dan emosional sebelum menikah, serta penurunan potensi risiko pernikahan dini di komunitas. Untuk program pengabdian berikutnya, disarankan untuk melibatkan lebih banyak tokoh agama dan komunitas lokal, serta melakukan penyuluhan kesehatan yang lebih mendalam dan kampanye media yang lebih luas untuk mencapai lebih banyak orang. Selain itu, akses pendidikan bagi remaja diperlukan untuk mengurangi faktor-faktor yang mendorong pernikahan dini.
Peningkatan Literasi Dan Numerasi Di SMP Kemala Bhayangkari Makassar Melalui Program Kampus Mengajar 6
Authors: Arsyad Sri Rahayu Atikah , Febrianti Febrianti , Sayidina Meira Syahrani , Mukhlis Andi Muhammad Akram , Fadhilah Nurul
Published: June 2024

Program ini bertujuan meningkatkan kemampuan literasi dan numerasi pada siswa di satuan pendidikan dasar melalui peningkatan nilai hasil ANBK literasi dan numerasi dan peningkatan hasil Asesmen Kompetensi Minimum (AKM) Kelas. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di SMP Kemala Bhayangkari Makassar pada bulan Agustus sampai dengan Desember 2023. Kegiatan ini terbagi dalam tiga tahapan, yaitu persiapan, implementasi program, dan evaluasi. Pelaksanaan AKM Kelas dilaksanakan di kelas 8 dengan jumlah 30 orang siswa. Pelaksanaan AKM Kelas dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan 15 perangkat chromebook, dengan dibagi menjadi 2 sesi. Peningkatan literasi SMP Kemala Bhayangkari meningkat menjadi 66%, sedangkan numerasi meningkat menjadi 46%. Pelaksanaan program kerja memberikan pengaruh yang baik bagi siswa maupun guru. Program-program yang berkaitan dengan literasi, numerasi, adaptasi teknologi hingga kegiatan di luar kelas sukses akibat adanya antusiasme dari pihak sekolah yang turut serta selalu berpartisipasi. Dengan adanya program ini, minat belajar siswa, kemampuan literasi, numerasi serta penggunaan teknologi untuk pembelajaran terlihat adanya peningkatan.
Reemergence of Remote Concussion Symptoms in Amateur Athletes after Minor Head Bumps-AReport of 2 Cases
Authors: K Sethi Nitin
Published: June 2024

The 2012 Zurich Consensus Statement defined concussion as a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain induced by biomechanical forces. Concussive and post-concussion symptoms are currently thought to reflect a functional rather than structural disturbance typically resolving spontaneously with no imaging abnormality. The majority of patients with concussion recover within a 7-10 days period, in some symptoms persist beyond the 1 month generally accepted time frame for recovery. Some patients recover within the above generally accepted time frame but show reemergence of concussion symptoms after minor head bumps. Two such cases in amateur athletes are reported here..