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Prodromus of Spore Plants of Ukraine: Algae. Book 2.
Authors:   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Tsarenko P.M. , Mikhailyuk T.I. ,   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Burova O.V. ,   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Borysova O.V. ,   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Lilitska G.G. ,   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Demchenko E.M. ,   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: December 2024

This monograph is the second book of the third part of the “Prodromus (Checklist) of Spore Plants of Ukraine”, which includes data on algae of the whole country. The book contains a critical summary of the materials on the green algae and charophytes of the algoflora of Ukraine, its diversity of species composition and ecological and geographical features. Prodromus includes a synopsis of the chlorophytes (Chlorophyta: Mamiellophyceae, Pedinophyceae, Chlorodendrophyceae, Nephroselmidophyceae, Pyramimonadophyceae, Ulvophyceae, Trebouxiophyceae, Chlorophyceae) and charophytes (Charophyta: Mesostigmatophyceae, Chlorokybophyceae, Klebsormidiophyceae, Coleochaetophyceae, Zygnematophyceae, Charophyceae) of the modern algal flora of Ukraine. Information for the 2277 species of algae, represented by 2762 species and intraspecific taxa is provided. Genera, species, and intraspecific taxa are listed alphabetically (except for typical taxa of intraspecific rank, which are listed immediately after the species name). The study of different taxonomic groups was carried out in accordance with the author’s points of view and modern views on the classification of higher taxa, taking into account the information on nomenclature changes of the species and intraspecific taxa, according to the World Databases.For each species and intraspecific taxa, identified on the territory of Ukraine, the following information is given: Latin and Ukrainian names, main synonyms, distribution by algofloristic districts of Ukraine, chorological data with a specification of phycological works, ecological characteristics, and some additional notes. A list of taxa of the unclear taxonomic status of the flora of Ukraine is also presented.Prodromus is a national summary of the species diversity of spore plants, which can serve as the basis for forming a database of algae of Ukraine and as a main working tool for their further investigation. This book is intended for botanists, phycologists, ecologists, hydrobiologists, nature conservation specialists, water managers, and teachers of higher education institutions.
Influence of open pit depth on the choice of conveyor transport type
Authors:   M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kiriia Ruslan , Smirnov Andrii ,   M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Novikov Leonid ,   M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Saidova Lola ,   Navoi Branch of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Published: December 2024

Surface mining operations lead to an increase in the depth of open pits. As a result, there is a need to choose a conveyor transport, which allows transporting rock mass to a great height at high lifting angle. Conveyors with deep trough belts and tubular and steep incline belt conveyors are used to transport rock mass along curved and vertical routes. The use of conveyors adapted to the conditions of deep open pits allows to reduce the length of the route and to cut capital expenditures and energy costs for transporting rock mass. The main difference the existing types of steep incline conveyors is the way the cargo on the belt is kept from spontaneously moving downwards. In this work, the main types of steep incline conveyors, their advantages and disadvantages are considered. It is noted that in order to achieve maximum efficiency in transporting large pieces of rock mass in deep open pits, it is advisable to use double-circuit type "sandwich" belt conveyors, and partitions on the cargo belt. Steep incline conveyors and belts developed by Flexowell (USA), Savatech (Ukraine), Metso Outotec (Finland), ContiTech Transportbandsysteme GmbH (Germany), and steep incline conveyor with a double-circuit belt (Uzbekistan) are considered. Recommendations for choosing the type of steep incline conveyor are given. The main technical and technological parameters of tubular conveyors, which are currently in operation, are considered. It is noted that the maximum angle of inclination of tubular belt conveyors for transporting bulk cargoes depends on the coefficient of internal friction of the cargo, the coefficient of friction of the cargo on the belt and the rate of the belt filling. The ranges of change in the maximum angles of inclination of tubular conveyors are determined. Based on the analysis of the technical and technological parameters of the maximum angles of inclination of a tubular conveyor and a belt hold-down conveyor, it was found that the maximum angle of inclination of the hold-down conveyor is 5–10degrees higher than the maximum angle of inclination of the tubular conveyor. However, the cost and design complexity of the hold-down conveyor is higher than that of a tubular conveyor. It is recommended to use tubular conveyors on sections of the route with an inclination angle of up to 30 degrees.
Keywords: open pit, steep incline conveyer, belt, angle of inclination, cargo.
Foreign experience of processing ash slag waste from thermal power plants
Authors:   M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Lapshyn Yevhen , Shevchenko Oleksandr ,   M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Khayitov Odiljon ,   Tashkent State Technical University named after Islam Karimov
Published: December 2024

Ash slag waste is technogenic mineral formations that are produced in large quantities and represent a serious environmental hazard. On the other hand, it is a valuable mineral raw material for the production of various materials, housing, road, rural and industrial construction, and the mining industry. In accordance with the set goal, the foreign experience of processing ash waste from thermal power plants was studied. The impact of toxic substances contained in waste storage areas on the environment and the human body was studied. An analysis of the composition and characteristics of ash and slag waste was performed. An analysis of the composition and characteristics of ash and slag waste was performed. The experience of their processing in world practice is analyzed. Promising directions for use as an additional raw material in Ukraine are determined. Processing and utilization of ash and slag waste will allow the following: various materials and products for the construction industry can be obtained from cheap and affordable raw materials; when closing and laying mines, to reduce the risk of groundwater and surface water pollution due to the increase in concentrations of total dissolved solids, sulfates, manganese, iron, boron and various trace elements of heavy metals, which significantly exceed the basic concentrations; alkaline coal fly ash is a reliable and safe material for preventing acid drainage or restoring abandoned rock lands; to get additional raw materials for energy. The return of up to 20% of the carbon extracted from the ash, with a daily consumption of about a thousand tons at the thermal power station, will make it possible to reduce the amount of purchased coal and transport costs for its delivery from the station. Processing of ash and slag waste will allow to free and return to economic circulation the fertile land occupied for the storage facilities, to extract a significant profit from the sale of the obtained products and to significantly reduce the impact on the environment. Thanks to the use of ash and slag materials, significant savings will be achieved compared to traditional options for using natural raw materials.
Keywords: coal, ash waste from thermal power plants, CCW, recycling, recycling experience, fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, FGD gyps.
Prospects for developing the hydrocarbon potential of deposits of heavy high-viscosity oil, petroleum bitumen, residual oil and falling condensate in the subsoils of Ukraine
Authors:   National University «Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic», Zezekalo Ivan , Lukin Oleksandr ,   National University «Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic», Okrepkyi Roman , Pedchenko Larysa ,   National University «Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic», Pedchenko Mykhailo ,   National University «Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic», Sulim Artem ,   National University «Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic»
Published: December 2024

The hydrocarbon potential of heavy high-viscosity oil and natural bitumens (malthas, asphalts, asphaltites) remains practically unexplored and uncertain. At the same time, oil and gas promising areas make up more than 80 % of the territory of Ukraine. Also, an important source of hydrocarbons is non-extractable reserves of residual oil and retrograde gas condensate. Based on this, the purpose of the work was to substantiate the technologies of their development. The objects of the research are the geological conditions of occurrence of heavy high-viscosity oils and petroleum bitumens in Ukraine and promising technologies for their development. On the basis of an in-depth analysis of the features of the formation, occurrence and distribution of deposits of heavy high-viscosity oil and petroleum bitumen, as well as an analysis of the existing methods of their extraction, the work solved the problem of choosing the most effective development technologies for the deposits of Ukraine. Since, according to the results of the analysis, deposits of heavy high-viscosity oil and petroleum bitumen were discovered in Ukraine in the intervals of occurrence of 800–1500 m and 200–500 m (shallow-lying deposits in the composition of sandy sediments), it was proposed for these intervals that the most effective is, respectively, the technology of cyclic steam stimulation in combination with catalytic aquathermolysis. Currently, deposits of high-viscosity oils and natural bitumen are not developed in Ukraine, and, moreover, level of geological study of their resources is extremely low. Therefore, pilot projects of their development are proposed to be implemented in already developed oil fields. The choice of these technologies is justified as follows:
1) the technology of cyclic steam stimulation in combination with catalytic aquathermolysis is expedient to implement on already developed deposits where production is carried out, though the extraction rate of heavy oil is low (with minimal investment and maximum profitability);
2) in view of the accumulated experience in the development of bituminous sand deposits (Alberta, Canada) and having in Ukraine a number of promising deposits similar in depth and type of bedding, it is possible to implement steam gravity drainage technology or its modifications.
Keywords: heavy high-viscosity oil, petroleum bitumen, production technologies, cyclic steam stimulation, well hydraulic production, catalytic aquathermolysis.
The influence of the features of outburst-prone rocks position in the floor of the stope on stress fields and degasation process
Authors:   M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Krukovska Viktoriia , Krukovskyi Oleksandr ,   M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Yanzhula Oleksii , Kostrytsia Andrii ,   M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kocherga Viktor ,   M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: December 2024

Rock-gas outbursts happen when mine workings are driven near low-permeability sandstones, which contain gas under high pressure, and most of such outbursts are triggered by shot firing. In particular, when sections of the powered support are clamped in the stope, it is necessary to explode the rock under them, which is dangerous if the outburst-prone sandstone is located in the floor of the stope. One of the factors causing the rock-gas outburst is a certain combination of the stress-dependent permeability of the sandstone and the near-floor rock and gas pressure. Therefore, the purpose of the work is to study the change in the stress state of the host rocks and gas filtration process in the outburst-prone sandstone located in the floor of the stope, with different composition of the near-floor rocks. To achieve the goal, methods of numerical simulation of time-dependent processes of elastic-plastic deformation and gas filtration were used. A stope with sections of the powered support was considered, in the floor of which siltstone and outburst-prone sandstone are located. The computations were performed with variations in the thickness and strength of the siltstone bed above the sandstone.
It is shown that the values of the maximum and minimum components of the principal stress tensor gradually decrease in the floor of the stope, the sandstone is unloaded from the rock pressure. This leads to an increase in its permeability, the start of the methane filtration and degasation process. The composition of near-contour rocks greatly affects the distribution of geomechanical and filtration parameters. In the presence of the siltstone bed with a certain strength, a not unloaded bridge with lower permeability appears above the sandstone, and its degasation slows down significantly. If the thickness of the siltstone bed increases, the width of this bridge also increases, and methane filtration in the floor of the stope stops. In this case it is an obstacle that delays or completely prevents the degassing of gas-bearing rocks that lie below.
The results of the above analyses should aid evaluation of potential measures to prevent the rock-gas outburst during blasting operations for the movement of sections of powered support in the stope. A better understanding of this problem could save considerable time and expense for future technological operations in similar mining conditions.
Keywords: rock-gas outburst, rock deformation, coupled processes, stope, gas filtration, numerical simulation.
Risk Mitigation for Catfish Farming at PT Ikan Bangun Indonesia (Iwa-ke Oishi)
Authors: Pratiwi Rezania Eka , Putri Adethiya , Ramadhani Rifqi , Abrar Muhammad Heqel
Published: December 2024

AbstractCatfish is one type of freshwater fish that has a very high economic value so that catfish is one of the fishery commodities that is very popular with the public. PT Ikan Bangun Indonesia is a place that cultivates and sells catfish with a biofloc cultivation system and is located in Cimanggu, Bogor, West Java. The purpose of this case study is to identify risk events and risk agents found in the cultivation of catfish at PT Ikan Bangun Indonesia to be evaluated and find the most ideal risk mitigation. The research method used is qualitative. The data sources used come from primary and secondary data. Risk identification is carried out by interview and direct observation to the relevant division so that there are 14 risk events and 41 causative agents of risk events. Based on the HOR 1 measurement, the ARP value is obtained which shows that A17 (Catfish seeds fail to adapt) occupies the first priority position with its ARP value of 3,420. From the results of the HOR 2 calculation, it can be concluded that the most ideal mitigation to be carried out is controlling the pond irrigation equipment regularly, selecting incoming seeds and not accepting sick seeds, and using water reservoirs to settle impurities from water sources.Keywords : Farming; Catfish; Risk Mitigation; House of RiskAbstrakIkan lele adalah salah satu jenis dari ikan air tawar yang memiliki nilai ekonomis sangat tinggi sehingga ikan lele menjadi salah satu komoditas perikanan yang sangat digemari oleh masyarakat. PT Ikan Bangun Indonesia merupakan tempat yang membudidayakan dan memperjualkan ikan lele dengan sistem budidaya bioflok dan berlokasi di Cimanggu, Bogor, Jawa Barat. Tujuan dari studi kasus ini adalah mengidentifikasi kejadian risiko (risk event) dan agen penyebab kejadian risiko (risk agent) yang terdapat pada budidaya ikan lele di PT Ikan Bangun Indonesia untuk dapat dievaluasi dan menemukan mitigasi risiko paling ideal. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu kualitatif. Sumber data yang digunakan berasal dari data primer dan sekunder. Menggunakan House Of Risk untuk melakukan analisis risiko. Identifikasi risiko dilakukan dengan wawancara dan observasi langsung kepada divisi yang berkaitan sehingga terdapat 14 kejadian risiko dan 41 agen penyebab kejadian risiko. Berdasarkan pengukuran HOR 1 didapatkan nilai ARP yang menunjukkan bahwa A17 (Benih lele gagal beradaptasi) menempati posisi prioritas pertama dengan nilai ARP nya adalah 3.420. Sedangkan A5 menempati posisi prioritas ke 41 atau terakhir dengan nilai ARP 3. Dari hasil perhitungan HOR 2, dapat disimpulkan bahwa mitigasi yang paling ideal untuk dilakukan yaitu melakukan kontrol terhadap peralatan pengairan kolam secara rutin, melakukan seleksi benih yang masuk dan tidak menerima benih yang sakit, dan penggunaan penampungan air untuk mengendapkan kotoran yang berasal dari sumber air.Kata Kunci: Budidaya; Ikan Lele; Mitigasi Risiko; House of Risk
Preferensi Konsumen Produk Susu Cair dalam Kemasan di Kota Depok
Authors: Rauf Abdur
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe aim of this research is to determine the characteristics of consumers, examine their preferences for packaged liquid milk products in Depok City, and find out what variables are the main considerations in purchasing these products.The survey method was carried out using a direct questionnaire to 100 selected respondents.The data was then analyzed using descriptive analysis for consumer characteristics and conjoint analysis for product preferences.The research results show that the majority of consumers of packaged liquid milk in Depok City are women aged 21–30 years, most of whom are private employees or students with an income of <Rp. 2,000,000.They tend to buy 3-4 medium-sized packages of liquid milk per month, with the Ultra Milk brand being the main choice.Purchases are generally made at supermarkets/minimarkets or stalls/shops.Based on conjoint analysis, consumer preferences tend to be products with well-known brands, chocolate flavor variations, UHT liquid milk types, nutritional content rich in vitamins and minerals, composition with >50% fresh milk, expiration date >6 months, and prices around Rp. 5,000–10,000.The variables most considered when purchasing are flavor variations, brand, price, type of liquid milk, nutritional content, composition and expiration date.Keywords: consumer preferences; milk; product variables; conjointAbstrak Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui karakteristik konsumen, mengkaji preferensi mereka terhadap produk susu cair kemasan di Kota Depok, serta mengetahui variabel apa yang menjadi pertimbangan utama dalam pembelian produk tersebut. Metode survei dilakukan dengan kuesioner langsung kepada 100 responden terpilih. Data kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif untuk karakteristik konsumen dan analisis conjoint untuk preferensi produk. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas konsumen susu cair kemasan di Kota Depok adalah perempuan berusia 21–30 tahun, sebagian besar merupakan karyawan swasta atau pelajar/mahasiswa dengan pendapatan 50%, tanggal kedaluwarsa >6 bulan, dan harga berkisar Rp5.000–10.000. Variabel yang paling dipertimbangkan dalam pembelian adalah variasi rasa, merek, harga, jenis susu cair, kandungan nutrisi, komposisi, dan tanggal kedaluwarsa.Kata kunci: preferensi konsumen; susu; variabel produk; conjoint
Pengaruh Sekolah Lapang Organik Terhadap Pengetahuan Dan Minat Petani Dalam Bertani Organik Di Kecamatan Tanara
Authors: Mustopa Ahmad Jazilil
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTApart from providing safe and healthy food, organic farming also has a conservation function because cultivation is environmentally friendly.Organic farming is currently one of the programs promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture through the Pro Organic Farmers Movement (Genta Organik).Genta Organic's derivative program is an organic farming thematic field school, one of which is implemented by the Tanara Agricultural Extension Center.This research tries to analyze the extent of the influence of field school activities on farmers' knowledge and interest in organic farming.Using 50 participants as research respondents, and a pre-experimental design method with one group pretest-posttest presented with descriptive quantitative analysis and hypothesis testing using inferential statistics.This research produces a significant influence from organic field schools on farmers' knowledge and interest in organic farming.Keywords: organic farming; field school; knowledge; interests ABSTRAKPertanian organik selain sebagai pemenuhan pangan yang aman dan sehat juga memiliki fungsi pelestarian karena budidaya yang ramah lingkungan. Pertanian organik saat ini menjadi salah satu program yang diusung Kementerian Pertanian lewat Gerakan Tani Pro Organik (Genta Organik). Bentuk program turunan Genta Organik adalah sekolah lapang tematik pertanian organik yang salah satunya dilaksanakan oleh Balai Penyuluhan Pertanian Tanara. Penelitian ini mencoba menganalisis sejauh mana pengaruh kegiatan sekolah lapang terhadap pengetahuan dan minat petani dalam bertani organik. Menggunakan 50 peserta sebagai responden penelitian, dan metode pre-experimental design dengan one group pretest-posttest disajikan dengan analisis kuantitatif deskriptif. Penelitian ini menghasilkan pengaruh yang signifikan dari sekolah lapang organik terhadap pengetahuan dan minat petani dalam bertani organik.Kata Kunci: pertanian organik; sekolah lapang; pengetahuan; minat
Risk Mitigation of Green Lettuce Production (Lactuca sativa L.) AT T.G.F CO., LTD, Nagasaki, Japan
Authors: Yuniar Ranieta Almanadhea
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis research aims to: (1) Identify risk events and causes; (2) Knowing the level of risk; (3) Mapping risks; and (4) Recommend preventive strategies that can be implemented in controlling appropriate risks in the green lettuce production process at T.G.F Co., Ltd. Data analysis was carried out using the HOR phase 1, Pareto diagram and HOR phase 2 methods. The data used were primary data and secondary data collected through observation, interviews, filling out questionnaires, and literature study. The resource persons in this research were the head of production, deputy field leaders, and permanent employees of T.G.F Co., Ltd. The results of this research show that there are 18 risk events and 22 risk causes in the entire green lettuce production process at T.G.F Co., Ltd. Analysis of the phase 1 HOR model and risk mapping using the Pareto diagram, it is known that there are 9 priority risk causes (2 in sowing, 1 in planting, 4 in maintenance, and 2 in harvesting). To deal with the causes of these priority risks, 19 preventive actions or mitigation strategies were formulated in the green lettuce production process at T.G.F Co., Ltd.Keywords: risk mitigation strategy; fishbone diagram; HOR mode; pareto diagram   ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) Mengidentifikasi kejadian dan penyebab risiko; (2) Mengetahui tingkat risiko; (3) Memetakan risiko; dan (4) Merekomendasikan strategi preventif yang dapat diterapkan dalam mengendalikan risiko yang tepat pada proses produksi selada hijau di T.G.F Co., Ltd. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan metode HOR fase 1, Diagram Pareto, dan HOR fase 2. Data yang digunakan berupa data primer dan data sekunder yang dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, pengisian kuesioner, dan studi pustaka. Narasumber pada penelitian ini adalah kepala produksi, wakil pemimpin lapangan, dan karyawan tetap T.G.F Co., Ltd. Hasil dari penelitian ini diketahui bahwa terdapat 18 kejadian risiko dan 22 penyebab risiko pada seluruh proses produksi selada hijau di T.G.F Co., Ltd. Berdasarkan hasil analisis model HOR fase 1 dan pemetaan risiko menggunakan diagram pareto, diketahui terdapat 9 penyebab risiko prioritas (2 pada penyemaian, 1 pada penanaman, 4 pada pemeliharaan, dan 2 pada pemanenan). Untuk menghadapi penyebab risiko prioritas tersebut, dirumuskan 19 aksi preventif atau strategi mitigasi pada proses produksi selada hijau di T.G.F Co., Ltd. Kata Kunci: strategi mitigasi risiko; diagram fishbone; metode HOR; diagram pareto
Advances in nanotechnology for fish nutrition
Authors: Pachar Ashok Kumar , Sharma Jitendra Kumar , Yadav Sonal , Lamba Mridul , Sharda Neetu , Kumar Naveen
Published: December 2024

Nanotechnology has emerged as a groundbreaking method in aquaculture, greatly improving fish nutrition and health.
This review examines the use of various nanoparticles, such as selenium, zinc, iron, silver, and chitosan, in fish feed to
enhance nutrient delivery, absorption, and overall well-being. Incorporating nanoparticles boosts growth performance,
immune function, and disease resistance, contributing to more efficient and sustainable aquaculture practices. Nonetheless, the application of nanoparticles also poses challenges, including potential toxicity, environmental concerns, and regulatory issues. It is essential to tackle these challenges to ensure nanotechnology’s safe and effective implementation in fish nutrition.
Value addition in tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) an underutilized fruit in India
Authors: Tiwari Rekha , Tomar D.S.
Published: December 2024

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.)is a leguminous and a perennial fruit crop revealing its potential as a viable resource
vegetable of excellent nutrition and available in abundant in India. It has multiple uses -food, fodder, fuel, timber,
medicinal and other uses but still this fruit is neglected and underutilized fruit. For creating the awareness among farm
women regarding the medicinal use and scientific preservation techniques along with the value addition in the tamarind
products, a vocational training was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ujjain M.P. at village Kalyanpur a one of the
adopted Nutri Smart village in collaboration with ICDS and KVK. Purposively total 19 girls and farm women were selected
who were interested and looking for establishing small scale business. 31.6 % were belongs to the 18-25 age group where
as 53.15 % were dwelt in 25-30 yrs and only 5.26 % in the category of 30-35 yrs age group. Exclusive value added products
were introduced to the participants viz., beverage, mouth freshener, pulp, gatagat and also the liquid for washing
utensils. All the products were shown practically. Pre and post evaluation was assessed for evaluating the knowledge in respect to all the aspect of training as well as the use of underutilised fruit- Tamarind.The knowledge was increased more than 80.00 percent in post evaluation. There is a bright future for underutilised fruits in respect to earning income.
Profile characteristics of farmers who availed the extension services of department of agriculture
Authors: Sachin P. V. , Patil S. L.
Published: December 2024

This study examined the profile characteristics of farmers in availing the extension services of Department of Agriculture
in Haveri district of Karnataka state during the year 2018-19 with a sample size of 210 farmers. The district was purposively
selected for the study because of its popularity in agriculture and agriculture based enterprises. With respect to profile
characteristics, findings of the study revealed that 44.76 per cent of farmers were middle aged, large majority (87.62%) of
them were literate, more than one fourth (25.73 %) of the farmers completed high school education, nearly one fourth
(24.76%) of the farmers were medium farmers, 39.05 per cent of farmers had medium farming experience, more than one
third (39.52 % of the farmers had low extension participation, less than half (48.09 %) of farmers had medium extension
contact, over one third (36.67 %) of the farmers belonged to high mass media exposure category, more than two fifth
(45.72 %) of farmers had medium level of innovativeness, over two fifth (40.96 %) of farmers were grouped in medium
scientific orientation category, nearly half percentage (46.19%) of the farmers had high level of economic motivation, more than one third (34.77 %) of the farmers belonged to medium social participation category, large majority (83.80 %) of farmers were cultivated maize in Kharif season and 84.76 per cent of farmers cultivated jowar in Rabi season.
Preserving Fairness in AI under Domain Shift
Authors: Stan Serban , Rostami Mohammad
Published: December 2024

Existing algorithms for ensuring fairness in AI use a single-shot training strategy, where an AI model is trained on an annotated training dataset with sensitive attributes and then fielded for utilization. This training strategy is effective in problems with stationary distributions, where both the training and testing data are drawn from the same distribution. However, it is vulnerable with respect to distributional shifts in the input space that may occur after the initial training phase. As a result, the time-dependent nature of data can introduce biases and performance degradation into the model predictions, even if the model is initially fair. Model retraining from scratch using a new annotated dataset is a naive solution that is expensive and time-consuming. We develop an algorithm to adapt a fair model to remain fair and generalizable under domain shift using solely new unannotated data points. We recast this learning setting as an unsupervised domain adaptation (UDA) problem. Our algorithm is based on updating the model such that the internal representation of data remains unbiased despite distributional shifts in the input space. We provide empirical validation on three common fairness datasets to show that the challenge exists in practical setting and to demonstrate the effectiveness of our algorithm.
FUTURE OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN JAPAN: AN ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK FORECAST UTILISING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACROECONOMIC DYNAMICS
Authors: Yıldız Ayşegül , Adam Gülşah
Published: December 2024

Since the unemployment rate is a critical factor that directly affects a country's economic performance and social health, reducing unemployment with effective policies is of great importance for sustainable development and prosperity. Therefore, precise forecasting of the unemployment rate is pivotal to effective policymaking and planning, especially in Japan, where unique demographic structures and economic challenges prevail. This study aims to estimate the unemployment rate in Japan using an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model with the annual data for the period 1985-2017. Key factors shaping Japan's labour market dynamics, such as artificial intelligence-related technology patent applications, inflation rate, population growth rate, and labour productivity, are used to estimate the unemployment rate. The findings indicate that the Japanese unemployment rate is expected to increase gradually until 2030. This research provides significant insights to the Japanese government and policymakers through a non-linear forecasting model that includes the variable of artificial intelligence, which has not previously been used in the literature.
Vakıf İşlemlerinde Kadının (Mahkemenin) Rolü: İzn-i Sultânî, İzn-i Kâdî ve İzn-i Mütevellî
Authors: Çilingir Hamdi
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma, İslâm vakıf hukukunda müstakil olarak üzerinde neredeyse hiç durulmamış olan vakıf işlemlerinde kadının rolünü incelemektedir. Vakfın yönetiminde ve vakıf işlemlerinin gerçekleştirilmesinde öncelikle mütevelli yetki sahibi olmakla birlikte bazen bu yetkinin kullanımı kadı veya sultan iznine bağlanmış olabilir. Vakıf kiracılarının da mütevellinin iznine bağlı olarak bazı işlemleri gerçekleştirebileceği düşünüldüğünde vakıf işlemlerinin gerçekleştirilmesinde bir otorite paylaşımının olduğu ve genelden özele doğru izn-i sultan, izn-i kadı ve izn-i mütevelli gerektiren çeşitli işlemlerden bahsedilebileceği görülmektedir. Bu şemanın oluşması ve farklı otoritelerin vakıf işlemlerine dahil kabul edilmesinin arkasında muhtemelen mümkün olduğu kadar vakfın menfaat ve maslahatını koruma gayesi yattığı söylenebilir. Bu hiyerarşide mütevellinin kadı izni gerektiren işlemleri özellikle dikkat çekmektedir. Bu bağlamda bu araştırma izn-i kadı gerektiren işlemleri merkezine almakla beraber genelden özele doğru izn-i sultan, izn-i kadı ve izn-i mütevelli kavramlarına da yer vererek vakıftaki otorite paylaşımına dikkat çekmeyi hedeflemektedir.
Processing of verbal versus adjectival agreement: Implications for syntax and psycholinguistics
Authors: Fuchs Zuzanna , Parshina Olga , Sekerina Irina , Polinsky Maria
Published: December 2024

Linguistic theories distinguish between external and internal agreement (e.g., noun-verb agreement vs. noun-modifier agreement, the latter also known as concord) and model them using different mechanisms. While this distinction has garnered considerable attention in syntactic theory, it remains largely unexplored in experimental work. In an effort to address this gap, we conducted two studies of external/internal agreement in Russian using self-paced reading and eye-tracking while reading. We measured the response to violations generated when native speakers encounter a noun that mismatches the features on an earlier element inflected for agreement (verb, modifying, and predicative adjective). Both experimental studies found strong effects of ungrammaticality; participants were sensitive to agreement mismatches between the agreeing element and the trigger. However, there was no interaction observed between these two effects, suggesting that, while participants are sensitive to mismatches, the processing of the mismatches does not differ between external and internal agreement. Despite the cross-methodological replication of the null interaction effect, interpreting this result is necessarily tentative. We discuss possible implications, should the result be further replicated by future high-powered studies. We suggest that this outcome may indicate that differences in real-time processing of internal vs. external agreement may not be observable in time-course measures, or that the lack of such differences constitutes support for analyses of agreement as a two-step process, with one step in syntax, and the other, post-syntactic. We invite future work to test these hypotheses further.
Leach, Nathan, Daniel Charles Smith and Tony Keddie (eds). 2024. Revelation and Material Religion in the Roman East. Essays in Honor of Steven J. Friesen. Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies. London: Routledge; 978-1-0323-8267-8 hardback £140.
Authors: Graml Constanze
Published: December 2024

This is a review of Revelation and Material Religion in the Roman East. Essays in Honor of Steven J. Friesen edited by Nathan Leach, Daniel Charles Smith and Tony Keddie, published in 2024 by Routledge.
Trapero Fernández, Pedro and André Carneiro. 2023. GIS Applications in Roman Landscape and Territory. Methodologies and models in Hispania. BAR International Series 3139. Oxford: BAR Publishing; 978-1-4073-5418-7 paperback £56.
Authors: Costa-García José M.
Published: December 2024

This is a review of GIS Applications in Roman Landscape and Territory. Methodologies and models in Hispania edited by Pedro Trapero Fernández and André Carneiro, published in 2023 by BAR.
Psychological Aspects of Behavioral Disorders in Management
Authors: Durmuş İbrahim
Published: December 2024

In today's organizations, working environments direct the work activities of all employees. The psychological aspects of behavioral disorders that employees may exhibit in organizational management constitute the main problematic of the research. With the help of the Web of Science database, researches on the psychological aspects of behavioral disorders in management was examined on a global scale. The bibliometric analysis method applied to the obtained data using R and R Studio software. Research on the psychological aspects of conduct disorder in management; was studied from 1994-2023 and observed that there are 229 sources in total. The annual growth rate of research is 2.42%. Research on the subject reached its maximum levels in 2020, and citations in 2002. Contributing the most to the subject; author, Davis, journal, AIDS Care-Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspect of AIDS/HIV, country, USA, keywords therapy and depression, and the University of Washington. Some of the keywords that authors focused on the most in their research; depression, anxiety, treatment, chronic pain, hiv, Covid-19, psychotherapy, quality of life, managing, stress, psychological and adolescents. The strongest relationship among the concepts related to the subject was between depression and anxiety. In recent years, the concept of depression has been emphasized the most.
The Multifaceted Relationship Between Humor Styles and Psychological Well-being: Exploring Correlations with Symptom Dimensions and Mental Health Outcomes
Authors: Özer Zühra Gizem , Herdi Oğuzhan , Avcil Cumhur
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Humor styles have been linked to psychological well-being and various psychological symptom dimensions, such as depression, anxiety, negative self-concept, somatization, and hostility. Understanding the complex relationship between humor styles and psychological status is essential for developing effective interventions and promoting mental health.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between humor styles and psychological well-being, as well as the association of humor styles with depression, anxiety, negative self-concept, somatization, and hostility.

Methodology: Participants were recruited through online social platforms (Instagram, Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and TikTok) using snowball sampling. Individuals who agreed to participate and were aged between 18-65 were asked to complete all scales in their entirety. A total of 248 participants were recruited. Data were collected using the Humor Styles Questionnaire (HSQ), Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS), and Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI). Correlations and regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationships between humor styles, psychological well-being, and symptom dimensions.

Results: Depression showed a positive correlation only with the self-defeating style (r=0.287, p
Development of Marital Forgiveness Scale: A validity and reliability of the study
Authors: Bıyık Sarı Fatma , Cıhan Hüdayar
Published: December 2024

Forgiveness is essential for marital relationships due to emotional recovery after a hurtful event caused by his/her spouse. Adapted forgiveness scales were used in the studies about marital forgiveness in Turkey (e.g., Bugay & Demir, 2010; Durmus & Manap,2018; Erkan, 2015; Ozgun, 2010). However, the marital forgiveness scale has not been developed in Turkish culture. Therefore, the present study aimed to develop a specific scale for Turkish culture, which is essential in cultural sensitivity. Factor analysis revealed three subscales: avoidance, desire for revenge, and benevolence. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the structure of the scale. The reliability analysis was examined with the Cronbach Alpa coefficient. Cronbach coefficient value for each dimension was between .82 and .93. Rumination was used to examine the criterion-related validity of the scale. The Marital Offense Specific Forgiveness Scale (MOFS), the severity of the offense, and the significance of the offense were used to test the convergent validity of the scale. Pearson Correlation Coefficient analysis revealed significant correlations between rumination, MOFS, the severity of offenses, the significance of offense, and the developed scale. Findings showed that the developed Marital Forgiveness Scale was a reliable and valid measurement of marital forgiveness.
Parental Emotional Availability and Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Difficulties in Emotion Regulation
Authors: Duman Ayşenaz Ekin , Tuzgöl Dost Meliha
Published: December 2024

The current study aims at investigating the mediating role of difficulties in emotion regulation in the relationship between emotional availability of university students’ parents and university students’ well-being. The study group is composed of 541 university students. We gathered the study data through Emotional Availability of Parents Scale, PERMA Scale, Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale and Personal Information Form. We tested the mediating role of difficulties in emotion regulation in the relationship between emotional availability of university students’ parents and university students’ well-being via structural equation modeling. The study findings show that difficulties in emotion regulation plays a partial mediating role in the relationship between mother’s emotional availability and well-being. On the other hand, difficulties in emotion regulation does not play a role in the relationship between father’s emotional availability and well-being. While father’s emotional availability does not predict difficulties in emotion regulation at a statistically significant level, mother’s emotional availability statistically predicts difficulties in emotion regulation in the negative direction. Furthermore, emotional availability of both parents statistically predicts university students’ well-being in the positive way.
Evaluation of cyber and in-person supervision process in counseling practice with individuals course
Authors: Yazıcı-kabadayı Sema , Avcı Mehmet , Kabadayı Fedai
Published: December 2024

The main purpose of the present study was to explain the differences between cyber and in-person supervision and to explore their benefits, challenges, and potential impact on supervisees' outcomes from students' perspectives. The research was designed according to the qualitative research paradigm. The present study was designed in a phenomenological pattern. The participants of the research are students of the guidance and psychological counseling program at a state university. The study group consists of a total of 24 participants, 20 females and 4 males, aged between 19 and 25 years. The research results showed that the findings were grouped into 4 themes: counseling process, supervision process, challenges and limitations, and peer opinions. Sub-themes around the four themes were evaluated and suggestions for the literature and researchers were made.
The Role of Character Strengths in Positive Youth Development: Prediction of Resiliency, Subjective Well-Being, and Academic Achievement
Authors: Kabakçı Ömer Faruk , Ergene Tuncay
Published: December 2024

There is a growing emphasis on evaluating the holistic growth of young individuals using a competency-based approach. Character strengths are inherent characteristics that facilitate positive growth of young individuals, viewed from a perspective that emphasizes their strengths and skills. These resources are believed to be associated with certain indications of the positive development of young individuals. These indicators encompass broad traits that can have an impact on the whole lives of young individuals, both within and outside of educational settings. It covers the characteristics of resilience and overall well-being, which are important not only in an educational setting but also in all aspects of life. The objective of this study was to determine the significance of character strengths on essential indicators of positive growth. The study included participants in grades 9 through 12. The high school comprises a total of 733 pupils throughout all grade levels. The data were gathered with the Youth Inventory of Character Strengths and Virtues (VIA-Youth), Subjective Well-Being Scale for Adolescents, Student Resilience Scale, and Demographic Information Form. The data was analyzed using Multiple Linear Stepwise Regression. The findings demonstrated that distinct character strengths have varying predictive effects on certain measures of positive development among high school students, including resilience, subjective well-being, and academic achievement.
Proactive Career Behaviors Scale: A Study of Validity and Reliability
Authors: Doğanülkü Hacı Arif , Kırdök Oğuzhan
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study is to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to measure the proactive career behaviors of university students. The participants of the research consist of three different student groups studying at Çukurova University. A total of 999 students participated in the research. Exploratory factor in testing the psychometric properties of the scale analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, criterion-related validity, internal consistency coefficient and test-retest methods were used. As a result of exploratory factor analysis, a structure consisting of 24 items with 6 factors was obtained. This six-factor structure explains 71.73% of the variance. The 6-factor structure of the scale was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. The Cronbach's alpha value calculated within the scope of the reliability analysis of the scale varies between .83 and .91 in the whole scale and all sub-dimensions. As a result, the Proactive Career Behavior Scale developed can be used as a valid and reliable scale among university students.