bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Engineering Characterization of Rocks from Selected Quarries in Abuja, Nigeria.
Authors: Daniel Vandi , Iyendo Timothy , Garta Bakma , Kolo Musa
Published: April 2024

The study aims to understand the strength, durability, and suitability of Abuja rock for planning, design, and construction of engineering projects. Three quarries in Abuja (Kubwa, Mpape, and Lugbe) were selected, and four samples were observed to be the most dominant, covering 90%-95% of the rock used in manufacturing aggregates for engineering construction. Geotechnical engineering properties of these rocks were analyzed in an engineering laboratory. Experimental tests included uniaxial compression test, Schmidt hammer rebound test, Los Angeles Abrasion test, Water absorption/moisture content test, and Specific gravity test. The compressive strength ranges from 21.32Mpa to 28.91Mpa, classified as sedimentary rock with moderate hardness. Schmidt rebound numbers range from 21.94 to 35.28, providing immediate access to rock strength. This shows on correlation with R²= 0.409 means the uniaxial compressive strength value is nearly proportional to the Schmidt rebound number. The specific gravity and water absorption relationship showed a negative correlation, with values of 2.43, 2.32, 2.32, and 2.28 on specific gravity and 0.15%, 0.22%, 0.20%, 0.17% on water absorption/water content from porphyritic granite, porphyroblastic gneiss, biotite granite, and granite gneiss, respectively. It shows in a correlation that water content is inversely proportional to the specific gravity with value of R²=0.400. Los Angeles abrasion values were within the allowable range (20-30) which reveals values from 21.00 to 23.00. The study reveals that the engineering characteristics of the sampled rocks are within the standard range for construction purposes. Porphyritic gneiss and granite gneiss are suitable for building and road construction due to their higher compressive strength and low water absorption, providing good strength and durability under different prevailing environmental conditions.
Optimization of Oil Recovery in Clay formation: An Experimental Study on the Impact of Salinity in Waterflooding Experiments
Authors: Salihu Ayuba , Sean Enoh , Gimba Abdullahi , Anieze Okoro , Ibrahim Khadijah
Published: April 2024

Due to the need to enhance petroleum and gas recovery, scientists and engineers constantly seek various ways of enhancing recovery especially during water flooding process. Salinity of the water injected and type of core material studied from the formation are key factors that can enormously impact on the oil recovery. The knowledge of the impact of salinity on oil recovery during water flooding using core samples containing clay, unfortunately, has been limited. This paper investigated the impact of salinity on oil recovery carried out using two core samples obtained from shale rocks. The core sample labelled A was from Kogi state and core B was from Rivers state. Initially both core samples were dried in an oven at 88°C to cause natural fractures and connect the pore spaces then saturated with brine of 20g/l salinity and light crude oil of viscosity 3.35cp to simulate reservoir conditions within the core samples. The porosity of the samples was determined by liquid saturating method and the effective permeability was calculated using Darcy’s law. Core flooding tests were conducted by injecting brine and varying the salinity levels at 10g/l to 50g/l to displace 20 ml of light crude oil originally saturated in each core sample. The results and analysis of the tests showed that the core sample B recovered more oil than sample A. The recovery factor efficiency of core A was 24%, 31.5%, 51%, 53% and 53.5% and the core sample B was 26%, 42%, 50.8%, 52.1%, 55%. The oil recoveries at breakthrough increased significantly with increasing salinity. The difference in oil recoveries for both core samples was observed at 30g/l of brine salinity where core B recovered 8.8% higher than core A. At 50g/l brine salinity, the oil recovery efficiency did not change for both core samples while changing the concentration of brine relative to the initial brine used. The findings of this study and the data retrieved shows the improvement of oil recovery factor increases as brine salinity increases which can be attributed to interfacial tension reduction and viscosity alteration.
Beyond anatomy: I don’t have a uterus, what now? Case report and literature review
Authors: Machado Briefs Maria Clara , Niskier Sheila R , Junqueira Camargo Christiane de Morais , Nunes Gaspar Márcia , da Silva Bárbara Soares , Sousa Vitalle Maria Sylvia de
Published: April 2024

Rokitansky - Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH) is characterized by agenesis or aplasia of the uterus and upper part of the vagina and is considered the second most common cause of primary amenorrhea. The psychological repercussions are significant and are directly related to sexual and reproductive health. This work reports the case of a teenager with MRKH and reviews the syndrome and the main factors that impact mental health. Case description: Adolescent 14 years old, female, absence of menarche, sexual life not initiated, Tanner M5P5. Pelvic ultrasound with hypoplastic uterus, magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis with non-individualized uterus, unidentified vagina and ovaries with normal topography and morphology. Diagnosed with MRKH and has no desire to perform vaginal dilation. He has difficulty talking about the syndrome and aspects of his sexual life. She appeared sad and felt inadequate, especially after her father told her she was "less of a woman." Discussion: MRKH is the second most common cause of primary amenorrhea and its psychosocial impact is relevant. Historically, the uterus is described as primordial in female identity and menarche is an important milestone in puberty in girls. People with the syndrome tend to present more anxious and depressive symptoms, image disturbances, influencing self-esteem and identity construction. Conclusion: The diagnosis of MRKH involves several factors that go beyond anatomical changes. Therefore, it is essential to include emotional aspects in the clinical approach, aiming to improve sexual, reproductive and mental health and, above all, the quality of life of these people.
PROCESSING SENTINEL-1 SAR DATA FOR DETECTING OIL SPILLS IN THE CASPIAN SEA USING GOOGLE EARTH ENGINE
Authors:   Institute of Ionosphere, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Sagatdinova Gulshat , Nurseitov Daniyar ,   KMG Engineering, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Published: April 2024

Hydrocarbon pollution of the water surface is one of the most important environmental problems in the Caspian Sea. There are ongoing developments in the identification of contamination pollution using remote sensing data for environmental situations. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in satellite data and, consequently, an opportunity to increase the frequency of observations. The ability to handle increased amounts of data can be achieved through cloud-based processing. The purpose of this work was to update oil spill monitoring technology by utilizing advanced computing resources based on the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform and radar satellite images Sentinel-1. An oil spill detection technology was developed by the study using only data archives available in the GEE environment.
DYNAMICS OF CLIMATE PARAMETERS IN THE NORTHWEST REGION OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   JSC “Zhasyl Damu”, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Cherednichenko Alexander , Cherednichenko Vladimir ,   Kazakh National University named after. al-Farabi, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Ashim Inkar ,   JSC “Zhasyl Damu”, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Published: April 2024

The climatic potential of the north-west of the Republic of Kazakhstan and its dynamics for the period until 2050 in connection with climate change are assessed. For the analysis, data from four meteorological stations in the Aktobe region and one in the West Kazakhstan region were used. The region is characterized by high summer and fairly low winter temperatures. The amount of precipitation, 180...295 mm/year, is not enough for sustainable rainfed agriculture, however, with the presence of irrigation, successful cultivation of a wide range of crops is possible. The region’s territory is used mainly for pastures. Our modeled expected changes in temperature and precipitation by decades for the period up to 2050 show that we should expect a further increase in temperature about 0.4 °C per decade and some increase in precipitation by 2...4 mm / decade, which does not compensate, however, evaporation costs.
The role of the coach in the organizational health of the team from the point of view of football players in the Iraqi Premier League
Authors: Ziad Jalal Khudair  , Ammar Nasser Younis  , Abdul Halim Jabr Nazzal
Published: April 2024

تتلخص أهمية البحث في أن يأتي دور المدرب في  العمل على تنمية الاعتزاز بالنفس لدى اللاعبين ويحتاج اللاعبون على تأييد زملائهم فى الفريق  وإن قيام المدرب بوضع أهداف معينة تثير تحدى أعضاء الفريق يؤدى إلى حدوث تأثير ايجابى على أداء الفرد والجماعة وعلى صحة الفريق  وتحدد الأهداف معيار عال للانجاز وتجعل الفريق يركز على استكمال ما يحتاج إليه .مشكلة البحث أن وان قدرة المنظمة (الفريق ) على العمل بفعالية لتحقيق أداء إيجابي على المدى الطويل، والتكيف بشكل مناسب، والتغيير بشكل مناسب، والنمو من الداخل، بالتوفيق بين الأهداف الاستراتيجية. ومع اهمية ذلك، فإن العديد من المدربين يتجاهلون الصحة التنظيمية لأنهم في الغالب يفتقرون إلى وسيلة واضحة لقياسها وتشخيصها وتحسينها. ومن أهداف البحث هو بناء مقياس دور المدرب في صحة التنظيمية للفريق من وجهة نظر اللاعبين بكرة القدم وضع مستويات معيارية لمقياس دور المدرب في صحة التنظيمية للفريق من وجهة نظر اللاعبين بكرة القدم التعرف على دور المدرب في صحة التنظيمية للفريق من وجهة نظر اللاعبين بكرة القدم وأستخدم الباحثون المنهج الوصفي بالأسلوب المسحي لملائمته طبيعة البحث ، ويتكون مجتمع البحث من جميع الأندية الرياضية المشاركة في الدوري العراقي للموسم ( 2021-2022 ) ، وتم اختيار العينة بالطريقة العمدية وتكونت من لاعبي اندية الدوري والبالغ عددهم (663) لاعباً ،اذ بلغ أجمالي الذين خضعوا للتجربة (345)  لاعب بنسبة (02. 52%)  و(15) لاعب للتجربة الاستطلاعية ونتيجة لهذا قسمت العينة إلى قسمين الأولى لإجراءات تصميم وبناء المقياس والثانية لغرض تطبيق المقياس وكما يلي : أولا:- عينة  بناء المقياس : وشملت عدداً من لاعبي أندية الدوري العراقي الممتاز بكرة القدم (المفتوحة) والبالغ عددهم   (210 )لاعب حيث بلغت نسبتهم (%60.86) من مجتمع البحث. ثانياً:- عينة تطبيق المقياس: وشملت (120) لاعبا حيث بلغت نسبتهم)  %34.78) لاعب من مجتمع البحث . واستنتج الباحثون إن ان الصحة التنظيمية تكون متميزة عندما يتحلى اللاعبين بالهوية التي ينتمون اليها بشكل واضح، ويشعرون بالانتماء والجاذبية. اما اهم توصيات الباحثون فهي ان يمتلك المدرب هذه المهارة ويديرها بكفاءة عالية، حيث أن توفر الصحة التنظيمية هو تكنيك أساسي في التدريب الناجح خصوصاً عند استخدام نشاطات تقنيات التدريب المختلفة، فالمدرب الناجح عليه أن يدير الفريق بكفاءة عالية.
The effect of Core exercises in improving the strength and flexibility of the spine for injured women with herniated discs in the vertebrae (L4, L5)
Authors: Sinan Hisham Rashid Al-Mudarres  , Saja Khalid Jassim Al-Shammari
Published: April 2024

يعد العلاج الحركي من الوسائل العلاجية التأهيلية من الوسائل المهمة الامنة  لأنها تؤمن على حياة الانسان بكافة شؤونه وتعد التمرينات التأهيلية اسلوبا فعالاً وطبيعياً لا تعرض المريض الى مضاعفات على وظائف الجسم الاخرى لأنها خالية من اي دواء كيمياوي ضار ، كما استخدمت تقنيات حديثة في العلاج الطبيعي بشكل واسع معد حسب اسس علمية منها تمرينات (Core)  التي تساعد في تخفيف الالام بالانزلاق الغضروفي للفقرة الرابعة والخامسة تم اجراء الاختبارات القبلية والبعدية للقوة من وضع الثني للأمام والخلف بمستشعر القوة ومرونة العمود الفقري للثني من الامام وللخلف واستنتجت الباحثتان الفروق المعنوية في اختبارات القوة والمرونة للعمود الفقري وتم التوصية بتطبيق تمرينات  (Core) على اصابات اخرى لتحسين قوة ومرونة المفاصل الاخرى كما وتوصي الباحثتان بنشر كتيبات توضع في مراكز العلاج الطبيعي للاستفادة من بحوث الدراسات العليا.
ASSOCIÇÃO ENTRE A HIPERCOLESTEROLEMIA E HIPOVITAMINOSE D: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Vale Andressa Damasceno do , Lima Alessandre Gomes de , Lima Willian de Almeida , Santos Leonardo Matos
Published: April 2024

Introdução: A hipovitaminose D tem despertado preocupação entre os profissionais de saúde devido aos diversos benefícios que a 25-hidroxivitamina D [25(OH)D] oferece ao organismo e aos prejuízos associados à sua deficiência. Estudos têm demonstrado que a vitamina D desempenha um papel crucial em uma variedade de processos biológicos, incluindo a regulação do metabolismo do cálcio e do fósforo, a saúde óssea, a função muscular, a saúde cardiovascular e imunológica, entre outros. Entretanto, apesar das evidências dos benefícios da vitamina D, ainda há debate sobre a eficácia da suplementação em certos contextos. Alguns estudos têm mostrado resultados positivos da suplementação de vitamina D em certas condições, como a prevenção de fraturas em idosos ou a redução do risco de infecções respiratórias em crianças. No entanto, outros estudos têm sido menos conclusivos, e há questões em aberto sobre dosagem ideal, duração da suplementação e populações que podem se beneficiar mais. Assim sendo, reconhece-se a importância de abordar esta temática na prática clínica. Objetivo: determinar a associação entre a hipercolesterolemia e a hipovitaminose D, elucidando a eficácia da suplementação dessa vitamina.  Método:  trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, conduzida nas bases de dados do Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SCIELO) Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) e National Library of Medicine (PUBMED), com foco em estudos publicados entre 2016 e 2024. Resultados: dez estudos em um total de 697 preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Analisando os materiais, evidenciou-se relação da hipovitaminose D com diversas condições, incluindo doenças cardiovasculares, diabetes tipo 2 e dislipidemia. Essas análises também demonstraram uma relação inversa entre 25-hidroxivitamina D [25(OH)D] e a dislipidemia, apesar da influência de fatores externos. Conclusão: As evidencias cientificas comprovam a correlação da hipercolesteromia com a hipovitaminose D, o que pode ser constatado em pacientes com doenças cardiovasculares. Entretanto, reconhece-se a necessidade de estudos posteriores, os quais considerem fatores externos para uma elucidação mais fidedigna sobre esta temática, além disso, não há evidências suficientes de alta qualidade para apoiar a eficácia da suplementação de vitamina D.
Social networks as an effective higher education institution promotion tool in the Republic of Armenia
Authors: Karapetyan Yelena
Published: April 2024

Relevance. The research relevance is determined by the modern context, in which Internet marketing is crucial for the promotion of any product, including educational resources. Purpose. The study aims to provide a detailed review and analysis of marketing strategies aimed at using social media, in particular Instagram, to improve the promotion of higher education institutions. Methodology. The following scientific research methods were used: comparative analysis, systematisation, and survey. Results. The study reveals the role and significance of social media in the Armenian educational system and considers the latter as an effective tool for promoting Internet marketing and educational resources. The study highlights social networks as a platform for the use of hidden and viral Internet marketing methods. Higher education institution activity on the Instagram platform, namely the European University of Armenia and the American University of Armenia, has been studied. The study determined that the effective use of social media can have a positive impact on the reputation and attractiveness of higher education institutions. The study has shown that awareness of these aspects of media literacy is an important factor in increasing interaction with the audience and creating a positive image of the university, which is of particular importance in the context of attracting potential students and their parents. Conclusions. The study conducted a survey of applicants to higher education institutions in Yerevan, which confirms that social media is an important tool for promoting universities, facilitating active participation of prospective students, creating an attractive image and opportunities for further development of marketing strategies. The results obtained can be used to develop programmes for the promotion of higher education institutions of the Republic of Armenia on social media, helping to increase their popularity and attract the attention of new students.
Učenie a vzdelávanie
Authors:   Katedra verejnej politiky a teórie verejnej správy, Univerzita P. J. Šafárika v Košiciach, Fakulta verejnej správy, Konečný Stanislav
Published: April 2024

The development of educational sciences in recent decades following major UNESCO initiatives as well as the development of educational policy theory has led to discussions on possible further refinements also in the field of basic concepts, which include the terms learning and education. Although their content is often confused or overlapped, by focusing on education (formal, non-formal and informal) as the institutional side of organisation and on learning (intentional, incidental and functional) as the internal side of processes, it is possible to better classify a range of activities in a situation where education has gone beyond the school system and learning has become a lifelong process.
Kooperatívne vyučovanie na hodinách matematiky základných škôl – využívanie, frekvencia, názory učiteľov
Authors:   Katedra predškolskej a elementárnej pedagogiky (interná doktorandka), Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta, Pošteková Beáta
Published: April 2024

Using a sample of 305 teachers, we want to find out the differences in the use of cooperative learning in the educational area of mathematics and information work in the first and second grade of primary schools by means of a questionnaire survey. We set three hypotheses to investigate the use of traditional and alternative forms of teaching, the views on the action and role of primary and lower secondary teachers during the application of cooperative teaching or the frequency of the use of cooperative teaching.
Identifikácia problémov vychovávateľov v školskom klube detí
Authors:   Katedra pedagogiky a psychológie, Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta, Bellová Slavomíra
Published: April 2024

The paper is focused on the identification of problems faced by educators in the educational institution, the school children's club. From the initial placement of the educator in the educational process, he/she is matched with problems related to his/her adaptation to the new environment and the unpredictable circumstances that he/she has to deal with. We identify the shortcomings affecting the professional activity of educators as the problems of the novice educator, the sustainability of discipline and respect for the educator as an authority figure, the underestimation and undervaluation of the profession, the inclusion of children with special educational needs in the activities of the club, and the material and spatial shortcomings in the school children's club.
Pedagogický asistent a jeho participácia na riešení problémov v školskom prostredí
Authors:   Katedra špeciálnej pedagogiky, Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta, Belková Vlasta
Published: April 2024

In the paper, we focus on the cooperation of the pedagogical assistant with teachers in solving problems in the educational process in working with pupils with special educational needs. We were interested in the involvement of the teaching assistant in solving problems, from the aspect of his competencies. The aim of the research was to determine the participation and experience of a pedagogical assistant with problem solving in the school environment in primary and lower secondary education.
THE DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Authors:   Atma Malik Institute of Technology and Research, Shahapur, Jadhav Mr. Mohak Anil
Published: April 2024

Irrigation can be defined as the process of applying artificial water to soil or land in order to promote the growth of agricultural crops such as corn and wheat. Water irrigation has a number of advantages,including an increase in crop yield, protection against famine, revenue generation, and the avoidance of mixed cropping. It also has advantages in navigation, hydroelectric power generation, and the creation of employment opportunities. It should be noted that irrigation has both advantages and disadvantages, just like everything else. Irrigation has a number of disadvantages, including the waste of irrigation water, formation of marshy lands, damp weather, and the loss of valuable agricultural land. Drip irrigation is one of the surface and subsurface irrigation methods that we will discuss in this paper. We will also discuss the various effects and advancements in this technique that have occurred as a result of the research conducted. Last but not least, the significance and necessity of this system will be discussed. Key words:- Drip, Irrigation, Artificial Irrigation, Efficiency, Framers
MANUFACTURING OF CLAY BRICKS BY USING Water Treatment Plant SLUDGE
Authors:   Student, Department of Civil Engineering1,2,3,4 Professor, Department of Civil Engineering5 Adsul’s Technical Campus, Maharastra, Rajjak Pathan Abid
Published: April 2024

Water treatment plant (WTP) sludge disposal is a major environmental concern that requires creative methods for management. In order to reduce the environmental impact of sludge disposal and improve the sustainability of the brick- making process, this study investigates the viability of using WTP sludge as an additional material in the production of clay bricks. The study looks into WTP sludge's physiochemical characteristics and prospective use as a raw material for brick manufacturing. The study investigates the impact of adding different amounts of WTP sludge to clay brick formulations on important factors such compressive strength, water absorption, and durability using experimental analysis. The findings show that adding WTP sludge can improve the characteristics of clay bricks; the best combinations outperform traditional bricks in terms of performance. Furthermore, by lowering the cost of raw materials and limiting waste disposal costs, the use of WTP sludge offers possible financial advantages. Environmental evaluations show that using WTP sludge in brick production has several sustainable benefits, such as lower energy use, carbon emissions, and a reliance on virgin resources. Furthermore, the use of sludge in bricks supports the circular economy and waste diversion initiatives. All things considered, this study shows that using WTP sludge in the manufacturing of clay bricks is a feasible and ecologically friendly strategy. Through the utilization of waste materials for applications with added value, this study provides valuable insights into tackling resource scarcity and environmental issues in the building sector. Key Words: Clay bricks, WTP sludge, Waste utilization, Industrial ecology, Waste-to-resource conversion.
IoT Based Digital Smart Mirror
Authors:   Asst Prof Department of Computer Engineering & IETE’S Bharat College of Engineering, Athawale Deepa
Published: April 2024

Everyone knows what a mirror is. It is an object found in most people’s homes. In mirrors we see our reflections. But what happens when you combine the idea of a mirror with technology. Here smart mirror comes in picture. This project has been developed with the idea of making home smart to save time and make your mirror more productive. The device that has been researched and designed is called Smart Mirror. It is a wall mounted mirror which displays relevant items to the user such as weather, time, date, temperature, humidity and news and other fields of interest. Smart Mirror emerged the idea of remotely monitoring objects through the Internet. This mirror is intended to collect this information during the preparation of a morning routine in order to do so more efficiently and easily. As technology advances, smart mirrors will eventually replace traditional mirrors, providing users with both mirror and computer-assisted information services.
Application of the United Nations Framework Classification to assessment of the prospective resources of hydrocarbons in Azerbaijan
Authors:   eiLink R&D, Khazar University, Baku, Azerbaijan, Garayevа N. Т. , Zeynalov G. А. ,   Baku Higher Oil School, SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Hajiyev А. М. ,   «OilGasScientificResearchProject», SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Tagiyev М. F. ,   «OilGasScientificResearchProject», SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Rahimov F. V. ,   «OilGasScientificResearchProject», SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan
Published: April 2024

The oil and gas industry plays an important role in Azerbaijan's economy, contributing significantly to GDP and government revenues. However, the existing classification of hydrocarbon reserves and resources is outdated and does not reflect the economic efficiency of extraction. In this regard, the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) helps to determine the feasibility, technical viability, and maturity of resource development projects. This paper examines the assessment of hydrocarbon resource categories by comparing the current classification system for oil and gas reserves and resources in Azerbaijan with the UNFC. The objective of this work is to conduct a comparative analysis of prospective resource categories and thus provide a basis for the preparation of a bridge document describing the relationship between the United Nations Framework Classification and the existing 1984 classification used in Azerbaijan. To conduct this research, a hypothetical field called «Structure C» was used in which resource assessments were conducted at various times in 1984, 1988, 1993, 2001, and 2011 based on the 1984 classification of the former Soviet Union. Keywords: prospective resources of hydrocarbons; UN framework classification; case study.
Beyond Efficiency: The Strategic Role of Project Managers in an Automated World
Authors: Ojha Ayush Kumar
Published: April 2024

The rise of automation in project execution raises a critical question: will project managers become obsolete? This paper argues against that notion, positing a shift in their role from efficiency-driven task management to strategic leadership. We explore how automation while streamlining routine tasks, creates new challenges: navigating complex integrations, ensuring data integrity, and managing human-machine collaboration. The paper delves into the evolving skillset required for project managers to thrive in this automated landscape. This includes strategic planning, risk mitigation for unforeseen technical issues, and fostering a culture of innovation to leverage automation effectively. By embracing these strategic responsibilities, project managers can become vital change agents, ensuring projects not only meet deadlines and budgets but also achieve their full potential in an increasingly automated world.
Understanding the Religiosity-Political Participation Linkage among Muslim Women: Culturalism or Social Capital?
Authors: Spierings Niels , Geurts Nella
Published: April 2024

Understanding the Religiosity-Political Participation Linkage among Muslim Women: Culturalism or Social Capital?

In understanding Muslim women’s political participation across Western European countries, Islam and its supposed linkage to patriarchy have been problematised in culturalist arguments. Contrarily, political science and migration studies consider religiosity as social capital and, thus, a mobilising force. This tension may help explain why results on religiosity and political empowerment are mixed and help understand Muslim women’s political participation, giving the women at this intersection specific attention. Gender equality views, political interest, trust and collective action strategies are culturalist and social capital factors considered as linking different aspects of Islamic religiosity to institutional and non-institutional participation. We do so by taking a multi-study approach, analysing two different samples of Muslim women in the Netherlands. Results show that Islamic religiosity mostly fosters Muslim women’s political participation but that it also reduces non-institutional participation, whereby the results for trust, political interest and activity in civic organisations support the social capital explanation more than the culturalist one.
Ambitious Women: Hidden within the Party?
Authors: van Dijk Rozemarijn E.
Published: April 2024

Ambitious Women: Hidden within the Party?

The underrepresentation of women can be partly attributed to political parties: when selecting candidates, parties recruit fewer women than men. A common justification is that there are not enough ambitious women in the party. In this article, we test this claim by answering (i) whether women express less political ambition than men; (ii) whether this has changed over time; and iii) whether and how internal political efficacy influences political ambition. Based on three survey waves among Dutch party members, we conclude that women are to the same extent as men attracted by a political function when becoming a party member. Moreover, there has been no change in political ambition over time. Lastly, we find that internal political efficacy mediates the effect of gender on political ambition. This article thus shows that there is only a small gender gap in ambition and that there are ambitious women in Dutch political parties.
The integration of mediation as part of a holistic framework for shareholder conflicts
Authors: Boes Amber
Published: April 2024

The integration of mediation as part of a holistic framework for shareholder conflicts

This contribution sheds a light on the context and problem of the doctoral research conducted by Amber Boes under supervision of Professor A.-L. Verbeke and Professor B. Tilleman on mediation in shareholder conflicts. The research is designed to answer the question how mediation should be integrated in the existing legal framework to remedy shareholder conflicts.
HS 2002-HS 2017: Notes of the Tariff Nomenclature and the Additional Notes of the EU Revisited
Authors: Weerth Carsten
Published: April 2024

The fundamental rules for the classification of goods in compliance with the Harmonized System (HS) for the description and coding of goods are, according to General Rule 1, solely the six general rules of classification, the terms of headings and notes (and according to General Rule 6, the terms of subheadings and subheading notes). The rules of the European Union (EU) tariff schedule are complex, and while the overall number of headings and subheadings is known, the notes of the HS nomenclature, the Combined Nomenclature (CN) and the Common Customs Tariff (CCT) of the EU have only been examined in a systematic way for the CN 2007. This paper reviews all notes (and subheading notes) which are in force worldwide by virtue of the HS 2017 (for sections and chapters), examines the previous versions of the HS (HS 2002, HS 2007, HS 2012) and also examines the sections and chapters in front of which the EU has placed further so called ‘additional notes’ in its CN which are only valid throughout the EU.

The HS 2017 contains 386 notes and 63 subheading notes, which are valid worldwide. The EU has added 109 additional notes within the CN and the CCT (as of December 2016) that influence the implementation of the CCT by the application of different and more rigid definitions of goods and methods of analysis. Sixty per cent of the additional notes relate to agricultural goods (Chapters 1–24). The 558 notes of the CN are legal rules that apply to the 1,222 HS headings, 5,387 HS subheadings and 9,528 CN subheadings. This clearly demonstrates the complexity of the rules of the CCT which contains more than 16,500 legal rules for the classification of goods.
Chemical Laboratory Support for Customs: Vegetable Oils Added to Diesel Fuel a Case Study
Authors: Daniele Vito , Di Lorenzo Paolo A , Francescangeli Adriano , Franco Magda
Published: April 2024

In June 2015, the WCO News published an article about the role played by customs laboratories around the world. It focused on the evolution of laboratories in the last two centuries and explains why this role is scarcely known by citizens and the scientific community. One year later, in June 2016, during the Dutch European Union (EU) Presidency, Amsterdam held the 6th Seminar of European Customs Chemists, Sharing knowledge beyond borders. This paper provides a brief overview of customs laboratories, and then describes one of the most notable frauds discussed during the seminar due to its significant fiscal impact on many EU countries, and because it relates to several aspects of customs activity, such as economic security, policy, science and law. The case study concerns the mineral oil sector and is an example of a cross-border crime that can be detected by Customs when they have the scientific support provided by customs laboratories experienced in classification, counterfeiting activities and the investigation of fraud.
Penggunaan debt collector dalam eksekusi objek jaminan fidusia dan eksekusi jaminan fidusia tidak terdaftar ditinjau dari Undang-Undang nomor 42 tahun 1992 tentang jaminan fidusia
Authors: Supriyanto Iwan
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaturan terhadap penggunaan debt collector dalam eksekusi jaminan fidusia ditinjau dari undang-undnag nomor 42 tahun 1992 tentang jaminan fidusia. Penyaluran dana dengan pemberian kredit kepada masyarakat dengan mengunakan jaminan fidusia harus didaftarkan di Kantor Pendaftaran Fidusia sebagaimana diatur dalam Undang-Undang No. 42 Tahun 1999 tentang Jaminan Fidusia, sehingga akan terbit sertifikat jaminan fidusia yang mempunyai kekuatan eksekutorial seperti putusan hakim yang telah mempunyai kekuatan hukum yang tetap. Pada prakteknya terdapat fenomena pengambilan benda jaminan oleh penerima fidusia apabila pemberi fidusia tidak melaksanakan kewajibannya sesuai dengan yang diperjanjikan, pelaksanaan eksekusi jaminan fidusia selama ini masih banyak menggunakan jasa debt collector. Banyak permasalahan yang timbil dalam pelaksanaan penggunaan jasa debt collector dalam eksekusi jaminan. penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif analitis dengan pendekatan yuridis normatif dan teknik pengumpulan data dengan studi kepustakaan, kemudian dianalisis secara kualitatif. Hasil penelitian yang di harapkan adalah dapat menyimpulkan eksekusi objek jaminan fidusia ditinjau dari Undang-Undang Nomor 1999 terhadap penggunaan debt collector. eksekusi jaminan Fidusia mempunyai kekuatan hukum mengikat yang sama dengan putusan pengadilan yang telah berkekuatan hukum tetap. Pelaksanaan eksekusi jaminan Fidusia masih banyak ditemukan permasalahan seperti mengeksekusi barang jaminan Fidusia dengan cara kekerasan, intimidasi bahkan dengan cara merampas barang jaminan Fidusia di jalan. Oleh karena itu, keharusan mendaftarkan jaminan fidusia yang terdapat dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 42 Tahun 1999 dan masih perlu disosialisasikan kepada pelaku usaha oleh pihak-pihak yang terkait mengenai Undang-Undang Nomor 42 Tahun 1999 Tentang Fidusia.
A situação sociolinguística das comunidades indígenas do Lago de Coari e Rio Copeá, médio solimões, Coari – Amazonas
Authors: Lima Ademar dos Santos , Lima Amanda dos Santos , Peres Claudio Afonso , Belém José Renan de Souza , Farias Stephany Cascaes
Published: April 2024

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de um estudo sobre a situação sociolinguística das comunidades indígenas do Lago de Coari e do Rio Copeá, Médio Solimões, município de Coari, estado do Amazonas, e teve como objeto pesquisar se as línguas indígenas ainda eram faladas e, se também eram ensinadas nas escolas indígenas das comunidades Apurinã, Arara, Mura, Miranha, Kambeba, Kokama, Catauixis e Tikuna. A metodologia utilizada foi de abordagem etnográfica e as técnicas de coletas de dados foram por meio de questionário semiestruturado. O estudo é resultado do projeto “Inventário Sociolinguístico das Comunidades Indígenas do Lago de Coari/Amazonas”, que foi desenvolvido através do Programa[1] Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação Científica do IFAM – PIBIC/Cnpq, PIBIC-Af/Cnpq, PIBITI/Cnpq, PIBIC EM/Cnpq, PIBIC/IFAM, PIBIC Jr./IFAM e Voluntários. O estudo constatou que as comunidades pesquisadas não falam mais as línguas indígenas e nem tampouco essas línguas são ensinadas nas escolas das comunidades por meio da modalidade de Educação Escolar Indígena na região do município de Coari. A pesquisa apontou também que há interesse dos povos originários do município de Coari em revitalizar as suas línguas indígenas, sobretudo, através do ensino dessas línguas nas escolas dessas localidades. O estudo apontou também que dos 60 informantes indígenas pesquisados nenhum deles fala mais uma língua indígena fluentemente, mostrando que essas comunidades e seus falantes se tornaram monolíngues, e falam somente o português brasileiro.
Fungo de Mata Atlântica: otimização de variáveis independentes para cultivo fúngico mesófilo e produção de pectinase
Authors: Delai Vitória Maciel , Rasbold Letícia Mara , Silva José Luiz da Conceição , Kadowaki Marina Kimiko , Bifano Thais Duarte , Simão Rita de Cassia Garcia , Maller Alexandre
Published: April 2024

As enzimas representam compostos bioativos que regulam diversas alterações químicas nos tecidos vivos. Sua aplicação torna-se cada vez mais popular devido à sua capacidade de atender a diversas necessidades humanas, sendo amplamente empregadas em diversos setores industriais. As pectinases despontam como uma das enzimas mais produzidas comercialmente, devido às suas múltiplas aplicações em diversos setores industriais, como alimentício, têxtil e de biocombustíveis, representando aproximadamente 25 % das vendas totais de enzimas no mercado. Dessa maneira, este estudo teve como objetivo principal otimizar a produção de pectinase pelo fungo mesofílico PA3S20MB de Mata Atlântica e identificar as condições ideais para a dosagem enzimática, considerando os parâmetros de temperatura, tempo e pH, com a finalidade de explorar suas potenciais aplicações biotecnológicas. Os resultados foram avaliados através da dosagem de atividade enzimática e determinação de proteínas. A maior indução de pectinases pelo fungo PAS20MB ocorreu em cultivo com o meio Khanna, em condições estacionárias, durante 144 h a 28 °C, suplementado com 1 % de casca de maçã. Em relação ao efeito da temperatura, pH e tempo sobre a reação foram encontrados os maiores valores de atividade a 60 °C, pH 5 e em 5 min, respectivamente. No experimento com carvão ativado verificou-se que a concentração de 25 mg/mL foi a mais promissora para o clareamento do extrato enzimático bruto, pois manteve estável a atividade de pectinases e reduziu 80 % da concentração de proteínas. A partir dos resultados foi possível determinar as condições ótimas para produção de pectinases, assim como verificar as de dosagem enzimática e observar que o carvão ativado pode ser um método considerável em uma etapa de purificação.
EFEK PROTEKTIF EKSTRAK SONGGOLANGIT (Tridax procumbens L.) TERHADAP HISTOPATOLOGI ORGAN PERNAPASAN TIKUS YANG DIPAPAR ASAP ROKOK
Authors: Nurrohiim Annisaa’ , Setiawan Haris , Wardani Diah Kartika , Nurazizah Intan Faya , Azali Aulia Syafadilla
Published: April 2024

Asap rokok merupakan salah satu sumber radikal bebas yang menyebabkan gangguan pada saluran pernapasan. Songgolangit (Tridax procumbens L.) merupakan salah satu tanaman potensial yang kaya antioksidan dan dapat menangkal radikal bebas seperti paparan asap rokok. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi songgolangit untuk melindungi saluran pernapasan Tikus Wistar yang terpapar asap rokok. Penelitian menggunakan 25 ekor Tikus Wistar jantan, dengan 5 perlakuan yang terdiri dari K (pemberian akuades), KN (pemaparan asap rokok), P1 (pemaparan asap asap rokok dan pemberian ekstrak 100 mg/kg BB), P2 (pemaparan asap asap rokok dan pemberian ekstrak 200 mg/kg BB), dan P3 (pemaparan asap asap rokok dan pemberian ekstrak 300 mg/kg BB). Pemberian ekstrak dilakukan pada hari ke 1-21, sedangkan pemaparan asap rokok diberikan pada hari ke 8-21. Pada hari ke 22, tikus dieutanasi dan dibedah untuk diambil paru-paru dan trakeanya. Organ dipreparasi menggunakan metode parafin dan pewarnaan hematoksilin-eosin. Parameter pengamatan terdiri dari rasio organ paru-paru, luar inflamasi, jumlah sel edema, diameter paru-paru, tebal epitel trakea dan diameter trakea. Seluruh parameter data dianalisis menggunakan uji ANOVA dan uji lanjutan Duncan (p<0,05). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa perbaikan paling signifikan pada rasio paru-paru, diameter alveolus, jumlah sel edema dan tebal epitel trakea terdapat pada dosis 300 mg/Kg BB (p<0,05), namun tidak ada perbedaan secara signifikan pada luas inflamasi dan diameter lumen trakea (p>0,05). Kesimpulan menunjukan bahwa pemberian dosis 300 mg/kg BB ekstrak songgolangit dapat melindungi struktur saluran pernapasan Tikus Wistar yang dipapar asap rokok.
ISOLASI BAKTERI PERLARUT FOSFAT (BPF) PADA HUTAN PRODUKSI DI KAWASAN HUTAN DENGAN TUJUAN KHUSUS (KHDTK) PUJON HILL UMM, KABUPATEN MALANG
Authors: Romadloni Mokhamad Yusuf , Wibowo Febri Arif Cahyo , Wahidiah Tria , Pradipta Abyan
Published: April 2024

Ketersediaan unsur fosfat dalam tanah yang rendah disebabkan karena terikat oleh koloid tanah. Tanah yang memiliki pH asam maka fosfat akan diikat oleh unsur seperti Al, Fe sedangkan tanah yang memiliki pH basa maka akan diikat oleh unsur Ca. Upaya yang dilakukan untuk mengatasi rendahnya unsur fosfat yang tersedia di dalam tanah adalah dengan memanfaatkan Bakteri Perlaut Fosfat (BPF), karena mikroba tersebut merupakan jasad renik tanah yang memiliki kemampuan melepaskan ikatan fosfat dan berperan penting dalam melarutkan unsur fosfat yang tidak tersedia menjadi tersedia. Tujuan pertama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengisolasi BPF dan untuk mengidentifikasi BPF yang dapat digunakan sebagai agens hayati untuk mendukung konservasi tanah. Dan tujuan kedua dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kelimpahan koloni BPF. Metode yang digunakan yaitu menggunakan pengujian secara makroskopis dan biokimia. Analisis yang digunakan adalah menggunakan deskriptif kuantitatif. Koloni paling banyak ditemukan yaitu pada kode sampel HP-1-D dengan jumlah koloni 266 x 104 cfu/μl dan paling sedikit yaitu pada kode sampel HP-2-B dengan jumlah isolat 6 x 104 cfu/μl. Jenis genus Bakteri Pelarut Fosfat (BPF) yang berhasil di identifikasi pada Hutan Produksi di KHDTK Pujon Hill UMM diantaranya yaitu genus Micrococcus sp dan Bacillus sp yang memiliki sifat yaitu gram positif dan katalase positif.
Wybrane aspekty nośności konstrukcji powłokowejpodziemnego obiektu magazynowego
Authors: PARTYKA JACEK , KRYSIAK Piotr , Kokocińska-Pakiet Elżbieta , Przybyłko Grzegorz
Published: April 2024

W pracy przedstawiono przebieg i wyniki badańeksperymentalnych nośności konstrukcji powłokowej modelupodziemnego obiektu magazynowego. W przeprowadzonychbadaniach wytrzymałościowych określono nośność konstrukcjimodelu w wyniku oddziaływania ustalonego obciążenia siłąskupioną, a także wskazano na wielkości odkształceń elementówkonstrukcyjnych modelu i zasypu gruntowego pod wpływemtego obciążenia. Ponadto określono wartość maksymalnegoobciążenia, w wyniku którego uwidoczniły się na wewnętrznejpowierzchni powłoki modelu, uszkodzenia w postaci rys i pęknięć.Badania eksperymentalne miały na celu potwierdzeniedeklarowanej przez Producenta nośności konstrukcji i posłużądo wypracowania wniosków, mających na celu optymalizacjętechnologii wytwarzania innych wyrobów przez producenta –Piwniczki Sp. z o.o.
TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA NA EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL: UMA ABORDAGEM DO ATENDIMENTO EDUCACIONAL ESPECIALIZADO
Authors: Ferreira Joelson Miranda , Melo Júnior Hermócrates Gomes , Nascimento Clebia Medeiros do , Freitas Francisco Cláudio Costa de , Pantoja Wallace Reis , Pereira Sirlândia Maria Fontinele
Published: April 2024

O estudo discute o papel crucial da Tecnologia Assistiva  (TA) na promoção da inclusão de alunos com necessidades especiais no ambiente educacional. Ele destaca a importância do Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE) como um componente essencial para garantir o acesso equitativo à educação para todos os alunos. O AEE, ao incorporar a TA, visa fornecer suporte personalizado e recursos adaptativos para alunos com diferentes tipos de deficiências, incluindo físicas, sensoriais, cognitivas e de comunicação. O estudo destaca que a integração eficaz da TA no AEE requer uma abordagem colaborativa que envolva educadores especializados, professores regulares, famílias e profissionais de saúde. Além disso, enfatiza a importância da formação contínua dos professores para garantir que eles possam usar adequadamente a TA para atender às necessidades dos alunos. Por fim, o artigo ressalta os benefícios da TA não apenas para os alunos com deficiência, mas também para toda a comunidade escolar, promovendo um ambiente inclusivo e enriquecedor para todos os alunos. Ele conclui enfatizando a necessidade de investimentos contínuos em recursos e capacitação para garantir que a TA seja adequadamente implementada e sustentada nas escolas, visando uma educação verdadeiramente inclusiva e equitativa.
Pengaruh Insentif Dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada PT. Pos Indonesia (Persero) Sengkang Kabupaten Wajo
Authors: Mansur Mansur , Adawiah Andi , Asmini Asmini , Nur Alam Andi Rahmah , Baharu Baharu
Published: April 2024

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh insentif dan disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan PT.Pos Indonesia (Persero) sengkang kabupaten Wajo. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh karyawan PT.Pos Indonesia (Persero) Sengkang Kabupaten wajo  yang berjumlah 33 orang karyawan. Sampel adalah bagian dari populasi yang akan menjadi sumber data sebenarnya dalam suatu penelitian.  Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian Ini  adalah Probabilitiy Sampling melalui Sampling Jenuh. Sampling Jenuh adalah suatu teknik pengambilan sampel dengan mengambil semua anggota populasi untuk dipilih menjadi sampel dengan pertimbangan jumlah populasi relatif kecil. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, maka dapatlah ditarik  kesimpulan sebagai berikut; bahwa insentif  memiliki hubungan yang  kuat dan positif terhadap kinerja karyawan PT. Pos Indonesia (Persero) Sengkang Kabupaten Wajo  . Disiplin kerja  memiliki hubungan yang sangat kuat dan positif terhadap kinerja karyawan PT.Pos Indonesia (Persero) Sengkang Kabupaten Wajo. Dari kesimpulan yang telah dikemukakan diatas, maka penulis memaparkan beberapa saran sebagai berikut : Item variabel insentif yang selama ini dinilai positif oleh karyawan, harus selalu ditingkatkan untuk lebih mempengaruhi kinerja mereka sehingga  akan merasa lebih puas dalam bekerja dan dapat lebih termotivasi serta dapat meningkatkan kinerja. Hendaknya pimpinan  PT. Pos Indonesia (Persero) Sengkang Kabupaten Wajo  memperhatikan indikator frekuensi tepat waktu atau keterlambatan masuk kantor dan patuh pada aturan, dalam membuat  kebijakan yang perlu diterapkan antara lain dengan pemberian sanksi yang tegas dari pimpinan kepada karyawan yang tidak disiplin