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KEY DIRECTIONS OF "GREEN" TRANSFORMATION OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMY IN THE PERIOD OF POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Cherkasy State Technological University, Marchenko Oleksandr
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the identification of key areas of green transformation of the economy of Ukraine and its regions for effective and rapid recovery in the period of post-war reconstruction and ensuring strategic modernization of the country in accordance with modern standards and development requirements. The need for a complex, systematic and innovative approach to the reconstruction of the country, where green transformation can become a key element, is emphasized. The specificity of the author's approach to the identification of key areas of green transformation is the consideration of several important aspects. In the context of the European green course and the integration of Ukraine into the EU: the author examines the green transformation of Ukraine within the framework of its European integration aspirations and obligations under the Association Agreement with the EU. Key directions of the European Green Agreement (achieving climate neutrality of human activity; supply of clean, affordable and safe energy; mobilization of industry for a clean and circular economy; energy and resource-efficient construction and reconstruction; preservation and restoration of ecosystems and biodiversity; fair, healthy and ecological food system accelerated transition to sustainable and smart mobility (sustainable and smart transport systems and transport) is recognized as relevant for Ukraine. In order to take into account, the achievements of Ukraine on the way to a green economy, the progress of Ukraine according to the Green Future Index and its components was noted, positive dynamics in reducing emissions were noted, the transition to clean energy and the development of a green society. Another aspect concerns the consideration of the loss of opportunities for the green transformation of Ukraine as a result of military actions on the territory of some of its regions, including environmental pollution, threats to the natural reserve fund and biodiversity. The author emphasizes that military actions and their consequences are a key factor that will determine the possibilities of sustainable and green development of Ukraine and its regions in the near future. When planning reconstruction measures based on the green transformation in the postwar period, it is suggested to take into account the different state and level of destruction of the economy of individual regions (those that were in predominantly or relatively safe conditions and suffered minor destruction; those that were in dangerous front-line conditions and suffered destruction; such , on the territory of which hostilities were conducted, or which were under occupation and suffered significant destruction).
ФОРМУВАННЯ ТА ЕКОЛОГО-ТОКСИКОЛОГІЧНИЙ СТАН РІЧКОВОЇ МЕРЕЖІ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: ГРИБ Йосип , КОВАЛЬЧУК Сергій , КАЛЬКО Андрій , МИХАЛЬЧУК Михайло
Published: September 2024

Метою статті є спроба на основі теоретичних викладок експериментально довести наявність різних за характером забруднення і складом домішок впливів на водні ресурси стоків басейнів річок природних зон Полісся і Лісостепу та визначити показники екологічної стійкості основних водних екосистем України на основі даних про коефіцієнти їх якісного стану. Дослідження проводилося на прикладі річок Тетерів і Ворскла. Методологія роботи містила загальноприйнятий для природничих наук операційний інструментарій, який, зокрема, включав рекомендовані для гідроекологічних досліджень річкових басейнів спостереження, узагальнення, експеримент та порівняння статистичних даних. Наукова новизна роботи полягає в тому, що вперше з точки зору нагальної необхідності у виправленні складної екологічної ситуації у річкових басейнах, спричиненої стічними процесами та наслідками закислення води за участю йонів хлоридів і сульфатів і збільшенням її токсичності через присутність важких металів, було запропоновано шляхом визначення джерел забруднення водотоків низку конкретних заходів з відновлення стану водних ресурсів. Величину розрахунку екологічного індексу пропонується визначати як пряму пропорцію до добутку коефіцієнтів буферності водного середовища та коефіцієнта самоочищення, поділеного на добуток коефіцієнтів закислення і коефіцієнтів токсичності. Розрахунок проводиться з метою оцінки стану екологічної стійкості водного середовища та визначення його здатності витримувати або адаптуватися до зовнішніх впливів. Цей індекс запропонований для об’єктивного визначення рівня екологічної стабільності водної екосистеми. Результатом розрахунку екологічного індексу є числове значення, яке дозволяє порівнювати різні водні екосистеми, визначаючи їхню екологічну стабільність і вразливість до різноманітних зовнішніх впливів. Визначено, що для річки Тетерів є характерним наявність високого вмісту органічного вуглецю, мінеральних форм фосфору, азоту амонійного та завислих речовин у стічних водах. Натомість для Ворскли спостерігається подібна ситуація, але за іншої динаміки впливу. Твердий стік зливових вод має великий вміст зависів і за аналогією з річкою Тетерів характеризується значними об’ємами забруднень. Висновки. За екологічною стійкістю основних водних екосистем України до першого класу найвищого за рівнем якості води віднесені річки Горинь, Десна та Тетерів. Річки Прип’ять, Стир і гирлова ділянка Західного Бугу визнані у другому та третьому класі як такі, що мають добрий стан. Натомість, річки Устя та Когильник віднесені за якістю води до категорії незадовільного стану екосистем. Через надзвичайно невпорядковану систему внесення пестицидів, мінеральних добрив та інших засобів захисту рослин у сільському господарстві, що є суттєвим чинником забруднення водойм прилеглих до угідь, для захисту водних екотонів необхідно посилити контроль за дотриманням усіх регламентів із ведення виробництва задля збереження та відновлення біорізноманіття.
КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ ПУБЛІЧНИХ УПРАВЛІНЦІВ З ОХОРОНИ НЕРУХОМОЇ КУЛЬТУРНОЇ СПАДЩИНИ: АКТУАЛЬНІ ВИКЛИКИ
Authors: ЦАРЕНКО Сергій , ГАЛИЧ Тетяна , КИЄНКО-РОМАНЮК Лариса , СОЛЄЙКО Олена
Published: September 2024

Метою статті є аналіз обумовлених міжнародними настановами цілепокладання й компетентностей публічних управлінців з охорони нерухомої культурної спадщини, виявлення ключової проблематики розвитку співпраці у цій сфері та розроблення синтетичних визначень. Методологія дослідження – комплексна із застосуванням системного аналізу та принципів теорії управління (кібернетики) й системно-структурного синтезу на основі загальної теорії систем, а також семантико-логічний метод найменування та класифікації явищ. Наукова новизна роботи полягає в тому, що вперше поставлено проблему відсутності у сфері охорони нерухомої культурної спадщини міжнародного консенсусу з політичної культури як необхідної об’єднуючої особистісної компетентності, з цілісних спеціальних компетентностей управлінців та сформульовано відповідні термінологічні визначення згідно з українськими традиціями галузевої управлінської діяльності. Висновки. На тлі розвиненості протягом 2 половини ХХ – початку ХХІ століть галузевого досвіду шляхом прийняття низки настановних документів міжнародних організацій і форумів з охорони нерухомої культурної спадщини, у тому числі й рекомендацій з питань компетентностей управлінців, суттєвими перешкодами гармонійній взаємності виявились центризм цивілізаційних ідентичностей, як-от європейської, і відсутність консенсусного визначення для компетентностей публічних управлінців їх політичної культури. У сфері охорони нерухомих пам’яток, що передбачає їх використання в інтересах світового співтовариства, вирішальною рушійною силою має бути однозначно рівноправне ставлення не лише до будь-якої нерухомої культурної спадщини, але також і до підходів щодо її збереження, використання та презентації. Політичну культуру управлінців необхідно визначати як особистісну якість взаємоповаги й здатності домовлятися, не заперечуючи інших ідентичностей, відповідно, визнаючи інші підходи, традиції та інтереси; цілісними спеціальними компетентностями охоронців нерухомої культурної спадщини визначаються компетентності архітектурно-композиційні, реставраційні, мистецтвознавчі, археографічні, країнознавчі.
DEGRADASI LINGKUNGAN DAN PEMBANGUNAN BERKELANJUTAN: EFEKTIVITAS KERJA SAMA UNEP DAN ASEAN DALAM MENGATASI PERMASALAHAN LINGKUNGAN HIDUP DI ASIA TENGGARA
Authors: Wijaya Bagaskara Sagita , Feni Fitriani Putri Rozi  , Sarach Respilia Sukma  , Kamilia Nadirah
Published: September 2024

Environmental problems, classified as non-traditional security issues, have become essential problems for countries and regions worldwide. Environmental degradation, such as Haze Pollution, and conservation efforts through sustainable development are the focus of global environmental problems because they cross national borders and require international cooperation. One of region with environmental issues that starting to cooperate to tackle environmental problems are ASEAN. This article shows that cooperation between UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) and ASEAN countries is the key to facing cross-border environmental challenges, increasing public awareness, building capacity, and formulating effective environmental policies. The research method used is qualitative, with a literature and phenomenology approach, using basic arguments from Green Theory to analyze the problem. The research results state that this cooperation protects the natural environment, encourages sustainable development, and contributes to the global agenda for environmental conservation. Environmental cooperation based on an eco-centrism view will have a massive impact on maintaining ecological sustainability. To create Sustainable Development in the Green Environment aspect by making various simple efforts to bring significant changes to the world, especially the ASEAN community
SINGAPORE-AUSTRALIA DIGITAL ECONOMY AGREEMENT (SADEA) SEBAGAI INSTRUMEN PENINGKATAN KERJA SAMA EKONOMI DIGITAL SINGAPURA DAN AUSTRALIA TAHUN 2020
Authors: Usi Alfiani Nur  , Alena Alenka  , Jihan Nadra Liani  , Dudy Heryadi  , Deasy Silvya Sari
Published: September 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis alasan Australia menyepakati Singapore-Australia Digital Economy Agreement (SADEA) pada tahun 2020. Dengan menggunakan perspektif teori liberalisme, penelitian ini mengkaji faktor-faktor yang mendorong Australia untuk meningkatkan kerja sama ekonomi digital dengan Singapura. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif melalui analisis mendalam terhadap studi pustaka yang relevan. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Australia dan Singapura memiliki pertumbuhan ekonomi digital yang signifikan, didorong oleh berbagai sektor seperti e-commerce, fintech, dan layanan digital. SADEA merupakan langkah strategis untuk memperdalam kerja sama digital kedua negara, memperkuat integrasi ekonomi, serta meningkatkan daya saing di tingkat regional dan global. SADEA dapat menjadi instrumen penting bagi Australia dan Singapura dalam mengembangkan kerja sama ekonomi digital yang saling menguntungkan.
Sistema Case-Based Reasoning, herramienta para calcular costos más exactos en constructoras jaliscienses
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México, Felix Trujillo Paul Ricardo , Barocio Torres Ana Isabel ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México, Claire Torres Ingrid Georgina ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México
Published: September 2024

El ejecutar un proyecto es algo habitual para cualquier tipo de empresa dedicada a la construcción, se define como: fuente de costos y beneficios que ocurren a través del tiempo, serie de actividades que están encauzadas a cumplir con un objetivo específico dentro de un presupuesto y un tiempo determinado. Presupuesto y tiempo son los principales elementos que se establecen en un proyecto de construcción, todo sistema que permita una estimación más acertada de cualquiera de estos, se vuelve una ventaja competitiva decisiva, que ayuda a la empresa a tener una mejor administración de obra en las primeras etapas al reflejarse a lo largo del proyecto. En este documento el objetivo es utilizar el sistema Case-Base Reasoning (CBR), como herramienta para estandarizar precios, computarizar procesos en cálculo de estimaciones de obra, y obtener costos más exactos. La automatización de los procesos relacionados con la gestión de costos de obra puede garantizar la obtención de resultados más precisos.
Inclusión financiera en las personas de comunidades rurales para mejorar sus condiciones de vida
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México, Esparza Gallegos Montserrat
Published: September 2024

A partir de la necesidad de conocer la percepción actual de las comunidades rurales, sobre las actividades que engloba y los servicios que ofrece el sistema financiero, nace el interés para realizar el siguiente extracto. En la actualidad, el nivel de inclusión financiera juega un papel importante en la toma de decisiones económicas de los distintos sectores de la población. Sin embargo, las comunidades rurales no cuentan con recursos suficientes, infraestructura adecuada, ni fácil acceso, lo que provoca que no cuenten con una institución financiera en sus comunidades ni cerca de ellas, por lo que tienen menos posibilidades de mejorar sus condiciones de vida.
The Role of Intellectual Functioning in the Prediction of Release Outcome and Recidivism in Federally Sentenced Offenders
Authors: Gallo Alessandra
Published: September 2024

This retrospective, archival study investigated the role of intellectual functioning in two correctional outcomes; release outcome and recidivism. It also examined the use of a psychological assessment battery, made up of various self-report and performance measures, in the prediction of the outcomes. The battery included psychometric measures of intelligence, personality, test-taking response style, and psychological distress. Standardized risk assessment tools were used to control for actuarial risk. The sample (N = 168) were federally sentenced, adult male offenders on conditional release in the Ontario region. Based on a series of logistic regressions, primary findings included a significant, inverse relationship between intelligence and both release outcome and recidivism, with lower IQ scores predicting increased likelihood of revocation and reoffending (odds ratios 4% and 3%, respectively). IQ accurately classified successful and unsuccessful groups in both outcomes at a rate on par with or approaching the classification accuracy of the actuarial risk assessment tools studied. The psychological assessment battery predicted release outcome with less accuracy, as only intelligence and personality measures were found to be significant predictors, and the battery was not predictive of recidivism. When actuarial risk was controlled, IQ only approached significance as a predictor in the release outcome, and was not a significant predictor in the recidivism outcome. However, the significance of IQ as a predictor varied according to which risk assessment tool was used to control for measured risk. Survival analysis revealed that intelligence played a role in time to revocation and reoffending, as lower IQ scores were associated with faster rates of revocation and recidivism. From a clinical perspective, this study demonstrates the importance of assessing intelligence in offender populations to inform risk management.
The Contributions of Vision, Early Childhood Reading Environment, and Attentional Deficit Symptoms in the Learning to Read Process and Reading Difficulties
Authors: Patel Khushi
Published: September 2024

The etiology of learning to read difficulties in childhood varies, in that difficulties with learning to read in early childhood may be associated with, but not limited to, lack of accuracy and fluency in word recognition, poor word-sound decoding, poor spelling and reading comprehension abilities, attentional or vision problems. Since learning to read process begins far before children formal schooling, early childhood family environment also contributes to the learning to read experiences in childhood. Given the existing complexities surrounding the identification, diagnosis, and intervention for reading disabilities, the primary aim of this dissertation was to examine the difficulties encountered by poor readers (LRD group), compared to typical readers (WoLRD group), during the learning to read process and how this influences academic performance and emotional well-being during childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. This dissertation comprised of three studies; an on-line survey and a semi-structured interview consisting of questions pertaining to learning to read experiences, family environment, attentional and vision symptoms. And a meta-analysis examining the prevalence of convergence insufficiency in poor versus typical readers. Results demonstrated that the differences in learning to read experiences affected the motivation to read due to issues of comfort, adequacy, confidence, familial attitude towards reading, and adequacy of assistance and encouragement while learning to read. However, the diversity in the responses regarding participants' motivation to engage in reading activities was contingent on participants’ family environment, wherein poor readers with parents who placed greater value on reading while growing up were more likely to enjoy reading despite their reading challenges. Additionally, the on-line survey findings showed that ophthalmological and vision symptoms did not contribute to learning to read difficulties in childhood. Yet, findings from the meta-analysis showed that compared to typical readers, poor readers scored poorly on convergence insufficiency measures. Further, although the frequency of attentional deficit symptoms experienced varied between LRD and WoLRD groups, the number of participants who experienced attentional deficits in childhood did not vary significantly between two groups. Altogether, this dissertation demonstrates that factors contributing to the development of reading ability exist on a continuum, and a combination of these factors predict difficulties in learning to read.
Experimental Study on the Capacity of UHPC-Filled Shear Key Between Adjacent Box Beams in Accelerated Bridge Construction
Authors: Sharma Amit
Published: September 2024

Prefabricated bridge systems and connection technology accelerate bridge construction and limit traffic disruption. One of these systems is adjacent precast concrete box beams which are placed side by side with small gaps, and top flanges connected with longitudinal shear joints. Since the concrete-filled joints provide transverse shear rigidity, the truckload transverse from one beam to another takes place. Clause 5.7.4 of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC) specifies an equation to determine the factored applied vertical shear at the shear key while clause 16.8.7.3 specifies an equation for interface shear transfer capacity. This paper summarizes an experimental study on actual-size shear keys that were customized for use in this bridge configuration and filled with ultra-high-performance concrete. A total of 14 shear-connected precast panels were cast and then subjected to shear loading at the shear key. Crack pattern, failure mode, and load-carrying capacity were recorded, and a comparison with CHBDC design values was discussed.
Structural Performance of Bridge Barrier With Normal and Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
Authors: Fadaee Morteza
Published: September 2024

Concrete barriers are categorized into various test levels for different vehicle crash criteria and traffic conditions based on design codes. They are designed per the crash and safety requirements specified for each barrier test level, as defined in the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC). A steel-reinforced concrete barrier can be designed using the yield-line theory based on available yield-line capacity equations in the literature. However, further analysis is required to provide design recommendations for bridge designers and code writers to use these equations. Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) barriers are proposed for efficient design in terms of cost and performance. Three configurations of TL-5 FRC barrier were developed considering only stainless-steel bars at the front face of the barrier, with no back side reinforcement. This study conducts numerical and experimental studies on the analysis and design of bridge barriers made of normal concrete and FRC. The research program includes (i) numerical study of five different bridge barrier types based on CHBDC definitions and using the available yield-line failure capacity equations obtained from previous studies, (ii) experimental study on flexural performance of FRC beam specimens for fiber percentage determination and (iii) full-scale testing of three developed TL-5 bridge barrier made of FRC. Yield-line analysis showed that recently developed trapezoidal yield-line capacity equations provide the most critical load capacity for all bridge barrier types. Recommendations for the use of such methodology in the design of steel-reinforced barriers were drawn. The experimental investigation on FRC beams revealed that 1% synthetic fiber volume is the best to produce FRC mix for barrier construction per CHBDC requirements and to provide proper concrete surface appearance. The experimental tests on full-scale barriers showed that three developed FRC, stainless-steel reinforced barriers exhibited much greater transverse load-carrying capacities at the interior and end locations than the CHBDC factored design load. Based on the barrier’s structural details, three failure modes were observed, namely: punching shear failure at the top surface of the barrier wall, concrete breakout of the embedded bent stainless-steel bars in the concrete base and trapezoidal yield-line failure with flexural-shear cracks.
Examining Potential Gender Bias in Automated Recruitment Systems in Canada and Its Impact on Immigrant Women
Authors: Singh Richa
Published: September 2024

This major research paper examines the potential gender bias in automated recruitment systems, also known as applicant tracking systems (ATS), and how it impacts immigrant women in Canada. It explores the relationship, interactions, and intersections between gender and artificial intelligence from an anthropological perspective to assess the impact of this technological trend on the process of acquiring the right job roles based purely on skills, particularly for immigrant women. Additionally, it studies the social, economic, and diachronic hardships that immigrant women may experience that artificial intelligence systems may ignore when considering skills data sets. Using studies on gender, artificial intelligence, technological fetishism, data feminism, digital discrimination, and AI recruitment, this paper focuses on questions such as whether AI is biased or if the people creating it are, who produces AI, and whether AI has agency. The research addresses these questions to help reimagine AI to make it useful for all groups without discrimination. For this research, the author, an immigrant woman in Canada, relied on autoethnography to collect and analyze qualitative data of her job search on LinkedIn. The insights drawn from this have been presented in the paper.
Interaction Between Pedestrians and Autonomous and Non-Autonomous Vehicles: Data Analysis of VR-Experiments
Authors: Ferreira Ramos Daniel
Published: September 2024

The study of pedestrian's behaviour facing autonomous vehicles and VR technology are combined in this experiment. This project uses python to analyse the outputs of the pilot of the main experiment. Assumptions made in the process helped to get closer to the goal of visualise the data and calculate key values. The theory on median critical gap was used to determine at which point half of the participants would cross. Demographic data is used to assess if the data gathered is representative or not. The determination of wait times showed the impact of different circumstances on the participant.
Operating Room Black Box (ORBB): Examining Nurses' Perceptions in a Surgical Setting
Authors: Ross Victoria
Published: September 2024

Despite numerous efforts to improve surgical safety, adverse events and serious surgical complications are common. The implementation of Operating Room Black Box (ORBB) technology has the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes and quality of care. However, there has been little research into the use of ORBB technology in a surgical setting in Ontario, Canada. The goal of this study was to examine nurses' perceptions of ORBB technology as well as to postulate ways that this technology can be used to improve processes in the OR using a 7-point Likert scale. The results illustrate that while ORBB was rated positively overall and widely supported, participants believed that this technology could improve practice in some ways while posing challenges in others. Therefore, prioritizing ORBB concerns may be the key to encouraging positive perceptions of this technology, alleviating nurses' fears and anxieties, and, thus, more successfully implementing ORBB technology into clinical settings.
A Quantitative Study of Intersectionality on Social Categories, Occupational and Health-Related Factors Amongst Canadian Healthcare Workers
Authors: McKenzie Megan
Published: September 2024

Background: This thesis is a broad exploration of intersectional analyses on prevalent factors related to health outcomes, namely mental health differences, within the Canadian healthcare workforce. 

Purpose: This study supports a novel outlook to explore the nuanced associations between individuals and health outcomes through a quantitative intersectionality approach. 

Methods: Intersectional health differences across defined strata based on race, sex, and household income were observed via a MAIHDA approach. 

Results: Discriminatory accuracy at the individual level varied between 12.0-15.8% for the main health outcomes of interest. The strata comprising a non-racialized female with a low reported household income were among the most hazardous intersectional effects for general health, mental health, and probable depression and/or anxiety. 

Conclusion: This contributes to the literature on health management by foreseeing how social positions can play a role in employee well-being, examine heterogeneity within the healthcare workforce, and provide directions to enhance corporate social responsibility in healthcare organizations.
Dynamic Performance Simulation and Treatment Alternatives Evaluation for Process Intensification for a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Toronto
Authors: Ezzahraoui Fatima-zahra
Published: September 2024

Process intensification has become imperative for Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) to cope with growing urbanisation and stricter environmental regulations. Currently treating less than half its rated capacity, North Toronto Treatment Plant (NTTP) is subject, in this study, to upgrade opportunities examination for an influent increase to 45MLD. A plant-wide model for NTTP was developed using BioWin simulation tool; the model was calibrated and validated based on historical records and sampling campaign measurements from the plant. The validated model served to assess the plant performance and determine the optimum among five technology alternatives under various conditions: (1) current feed flow, (2) plant rated capacity, and (3) summer and winter season. State Point Analysis (SPA) was performed to examine the secondary clarifiers performance under current and potential loading conditions. It was found that the Ludzack-Ettinger (L-E) configuration was better than Conventional Activated Sludge (CAS) and Modified Ludzack-Ettinger (MLE), under current and increased influent flow rates, in terms of Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) objectives compliance, and cost effectiveness, whereas Membrane Aerated Bioreactor (MABR) technology offered better effluent quality without overloading the secondary clarifiers. This study also demonstrated the effect of aeration on the biomass stoichiometric and kinetic parameters, through the calibration of the plant models using two separate datasets from 2017-2021 and summer 2022.
Shared-VR Immersive Spaces as a Potential Standard Interactive Media Platform and Implementing a Multi-Staged 360° Immersive Space Using Igloo Vision Solution
Authors: Saxena Shikher
Published: September 2024

This project showcases the potential of shared-VR immersive spaces that can be built using Igloo vision technologies, showcases a simulation project, and guidelines on how we can implement one of their 360° immersive spaces. These immersive spaces made using 3D objects help in increasing the level of immersion where users can experience interactive environments and simulations. This project is a multi-level journey built using Unreal Engine's VR template, Igloo Vision's hardware, and plugins. The project helps in visualizing 3D environments. It also provides the guidelines and insights for building one such 360° immersive space. It also talks about previously established immersive spaces by Igloo vision showcasing their application in gaming, entertainment, education, product launch, meetings, and advertisements.
Analysis and redesign of the Clubhouse: The weaknesses of the Clubhouse user interface and finding ways to improve the user experience
Authors: Maleki Mahsa
Published: September 2024

The Clubhouse model is an audio-based platform launched worldwide in March 2020 when people faced the COVID-19 pandemic. At first, the social media app Clubhouse had just a few thousand users, mainly Silicon Valley tech workers and venture capitalists looking to connect for the long haul. However, Clubhouse today has millions of users, making it worth almost four billion dollars.

As this platform seems efficient and innovative, it has recently lost many users since the number of people infected with COVID-19 decreased, and people returned to their daily life. The Clubhouse needs to be more vital to survive on its own. Almost as soon as Clubhouse's popularity took off, more prominent platforms in the social media space, such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and even Spotify, followed suit. They have all launched or are developing features to compete with Clubhouse (Kurutz 2021). The Clubhouse is the first one dedicated solely to audio. Still, it must learn quickly to grow and improve its weaknesses! This research project was written using the study and analysis of the Clubhouse platform and its users' experience. In this project, we plan to improve the user experience of the Clubhouse by creating a new design and adding valuable options.
Advancement In Oxidation Test For Sulphide-Bearing Aggregates In Concrete
Authors: Moradzadeh Mohammadmahdi
Published: September 2024

A research program was carried out to optimize test conditions that can lead to the oxidation of sulphide phases in aggregates. The goal was to accelerate the oxidation and its subsequent sulphate attack. Different relative humidity levels, sample moisture content, sample mix design, and the use of an oxidizing agent were attempted. It was found that oxidation takes a relatively long time, and the expansion obtained is relatively low. Out of the attempted conditions, testing mixtures of cement paste with the coarse aggregate—after being soaked in an oxidizing agent to achieve 30% of its absorption capacity—showed a relatively fast expansion. Vacuum-saturated concrete mixtures with an oxidizing agent showed an accelerated expansion. Some of the test conditions produce expansion in mixtures with non-sulphide aggregate, which requires further investigation.
Comparative Assessment of Different Pretreatment Methods of Municipal Solid Waste for Resource Recovery Using Anaerobic Digestion and Fermentation Processes
Authors: Hashmi Arshad
Published: September 2024

The objectives of this study are to investigate the applicability of different pretreatments i.e., chemical, US, and HO on different waste streams including PS, TWAS, and FW to enhance solubilization and consequently biomethane production. In all feedstocks, the US energy of 20,000 KJ kgTS-1 showed the maximum sCOD concentration, the percentage increase in sCOD, and the percentage of solubilization compared to the control. After sonication pretreatment, extremely alkaline and acidic pH showed higher improvement in the characteristics followed by the HO pretreatment, as compared to the control. Regardless of feedstock type, US pretreatment up to consumed specific energy of 5,000 KJ kgTS-1 revealed higher methane yield followed by pH adjustment and HO. This effect was more obvious (32%) in TWAS, which supports the effectiveness of sonication on agglomerated and hard structure substrates. The modified Gompertz model for the effect of different pretreatments on the improvement of biomethane production showed a good fit for the experiment. The biodegradable fraction ranged from 46% to 87%. The lower biodegradable fraction trend regardless of the type of pretreatment belonged to TWAS and the maximum trend belonged to FW. The most percentage of biodegradable fraction (87%) occurred when FW was pretreated with US energy of 5,000 KJ kgTS-1 and the lowest amount (46%) occurred in the control of TWAS without any pretreatment. The results of this study suggested that the application of sonication at the specific consumed energy of 5,000 KJ kgTS-1 is an optimum and effective pretreatment in terms of biomethane enhancement from the studied feedstocks, especially TWAS due to its agglomerated nature and hard structured matter.
Gene-culture coevolution: A broader evolutionary perspective
Authors: Kasser Sven , Fortunato Laura , Lala Kevin
Published: September 2024

Gene-culture coevolution (GCC) stands out among approaches to human evolution for its ambitious synthesis of biological and social sciences. Combining insights from cultural evolution and human genetics, it has been invoked to explain the evolution of many "species-defining" human traits, from language to large-scale cooperation. However, despite its broad conceptual appeal, empirical evidence for GCC is often perceived as limited to a few "classic" examples, such as lactase persistence. We propose that this apparent gap between theoretical significance and empirical support may partly derive from conceptual ambiguities about what kind of gene-culture interactions truly constitute gene-culture coevolution. Drawing on recent work on gene-culture coevolution in animals and examples from the human genomics literature, we argue that a broader conception of gene-culture coevolution, explicitly incorporating drift and migration, provides a more comprehensive understanding of human evolutionary dynamics. Our approach, which we term "broad gene-culture coevolution," builds upon and subsumes the existing "narrow" framework that primarily emphasises selective processes. We illustrate the utility of this expanded perspective through two case studies: the evolution of skin pigmentation and the influence of trade networks on genetic variation in Melanesia. By integrating insights from anthropology, genetics, and cultural evolution, we demonstrate how cultural factors can shape both adaptive and neutral genetic variation and population structure. This broader framework not only accommodates a wider range of empirical findings but also opens new avenues for hypothesis generation and testing in the study of human biocultural evolution. We conclude by discussing the boundaries of this approach and its potential to synthesise diverse disciplinary perspectives, ultimately providing a more nuanced understanding of how humans have shaped their own evolution.
Exploring Iranian EFL Teachers' Perceptions about Obligatory Teacher Training Programs: Effects on Professional Development
Authors: Asri Mojtaba
Published: September 2024

The present study aimed to explore Iranian EFL teachers' perceptions of obligatory teacher training programs with a particular emphasis on their professional development. For this purpose, the mixed-methods design was used in the research. 165 Iranian English language teachers with different levels of experience teaching English in Iranian private English institutions took part in this study. They were all between the ages of 22 and 55 and had completed the required teacher training programs. They were academically qualified with bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees, and they were both genders (53 men and 112 women).  They graduated from four different academic majors, including linguistics, translation, literature, and teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL). The data were collected using Questionnaires which were sent to them via an online link. The data were analyzed using statistical analysis for the Likert questions and a thematic approach for coding the open-ended questions. The results showed that the teachers generally agreed that the obligatory TTC program provided them with sufficient instruction on many facets of TEFL. The teachers believed that they were in an environment conducive to enhancing their teaching skills. Moreover, the findings of the study indicated that teachers believed the amount of theoretical content in the TTC programs was excessive. In this regard, they found teaching skills to be more beneficial and suggested that they should be emphasized more than theoretical concepts.
Penerapan Pendekatan CRT (Culturally Responsive Teaching) dalam Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Surat Pribadi Siswa SMP
Authors: Ocktavia Debby , Rosdiana Rina , Nurjannah Nurjannah
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study was to analyze the improvement of personal letter-writing skills by applying the CRT (Culturally Responsive Teaching) approach to students of SMP Negeri 3 Kota Bogor. This study is a classroom action research with subjects of Class VII students of SMP Negeri 3 Kota Bogor which was carried out in two cycles. Data collection techniques were in the form of observation, assessment of personal letter-writing skills, and photo and video documentation. Data analysis techniques used qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis techniques. The results of the study showed that the average value of all aspects observed in writing personal letters of students in cycle 1, students who had not completed were 20 people with a percentage of 64.51% and students who had completed were only 11 people with a rate of 35.48%. Furthermore, in cycle 2 there was an increase, namely 25 students entered the complete category with a percentage of 81% and students in the uncompleted category were 6 people with a rate of 19%. Thus, the CRT approach succeeded in improving the personal letter-writing skills of class VII students of SMP Negeri 3 Kota Bogor.
Pengaruh Label Peringatan Kemasan Rokok Terhadap Kesadaran Bahaya Merokok Remaja SMAN 12 Makassar
Authors: Zulfikar Andi Muh. , Rahman Harpiana , Yusuf Rezky Aulia
Published: September 2024

Pada hasil survei yang dilakukan Global Youth Tobassscco (GYT) menujukkan 86% perokok tembakau saat ini yang memperhatikan peringatan kesehatan pada bungkus rokok , 59% perokok tembakau saat ini yang berpikir untuk berhenti karena label peringatan, dan 39,4% perokok tembakau yang berpikir untuk tidak mulai merokok karena peringatan kesehatan pada bungkus rokok.Tujuan Penlitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh label peringatan kemasan rokok terhadap kesadaran bahaya merokok pada remaja SMA Negeri 12 Makassar. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian pre eksperimental model design one group pre test post test. Populasi penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 12 Makassar sebanyak 397 orang dan sampel sebanyak 199 orang metode random sampiling. Hasil penelitian diperoleh dari data yang diambil dengan menggunakan kuesioner lalu dilakukan uji normalitas data dan dianalisis data menggunakan uji wilcoxon menujukkan ada pengaruh label peringatan kemasan rokok terhadap kesadaran sikap kognitif dengan nilai p-value 0,000 < 0,05 pada remaja SMA Negeri 12 Makassar. Kesimpulannya adalah adanya pengaruh yang signifikan antara label peringatan kemasan rokok terhadap kesadaran bahaya merokok pada remaja SMA Negeri 12 Makassar. Sarannya adalah diharapkan remaja dapat lebih meningkatkan sikap kognitif agar terhindar dari penyakit berbahya yang disebabkan oleh rokok.
Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga Dengan Perilaku Menjaga Imunitas Ibu Hamil Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Bontonompo
Authors: Munar Tarisza Dwitami , Yusriani Yusriani , Alwi Muhammad Khidri
Published: September 2024

Angka kematian ibu di dunia berdasarkan data World Health Organization tahun 2019, sebanyak 303.000 jiwa. Di Indonesia sendiri angka kematian ibu pada tahun 2021 menurut Kementrian Kesehatan RI mengalami peningkatan dari 4.627 pada tahun 2020 menjadi 7.389 kematian ibu. Yang menjadi penyebab kematian ibu menurut data yang diperoleh dari Kementerian Kesehatan RI yaitu karena pendarahan, infeksi, hipertensi dalam kehamilan, serta gangguan metabolik yang dimana salah satu penyebab dari penyakit-penyakit tersebut terjadi karena system kekebalan tubuh yang tidak baik. Tujuan Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan dukungan keluarga dengan perilaku ibu hamil dalam menjaga imunitas tubuh di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Bontonompo I. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan rancangan cross sectional study. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling dengan jumlah 123 responden. Data diperoleh menggunakan kuesioner. Data dianalisis dengan uji chi-square dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95% (alpha = 0.05). Hasil penelitian diperoleh p-value = 0.000 yang artinya adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara dukungan keluarga dengan perilaku menjaga imunitas ibu hamil.
Hubungan Organization Influence Kejadian Kecelakaan Kerja Di Pt. Pelindo Terminal Petikemas New Makassar
Authors: Nur Fauzyah Jufri  , Sumiaty  , Septiyanti
Published: September 2024

Kecelakaan akibat kerja adalah suatu kejadian yang tidak diduga, dikehendaki dan dapat menyebabkan kerugian baik jiwa maupun harta benda. Salah satu penyebab kerugian baik jiwa maupun harta benda. Salah satubya penyebab terjadinya kecelakaan kerja yaitu tindakan tidak aman unsafe action ataupun kondisi tidak aman unsafe condition adalah tindakan yang dapat membahayakan pekerja itu sendiri maupun orang lain yang dapat menyebabkan terjadinya kecelakaan. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk menganalisis hubungan Organization Influence terhadap kejadian kecelakaan kerja di PT. Pelindo Petikemas Newmakassar Tahun 2023. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian adalah seluruh petugas divisi Health, safety Security, and Environment (HSSE) dan sampel 60 orang. Dengan teknik pengambilan sampel total sampling menggunakan kuesioner dan dianalisis menggunakan analisis univariat dan bivariat, dengan tingkat kepercayaan α = 0,05. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Organization Influence memiliki hubungan signifikan terhadap kejadian kecelakaan kerja dengan p value yang di dapatkan 0.006 yang di dapat berdasarkan hasil uji chi-square. Saran yang bisa diberikan peneliti untuk hasil penelitian ini adalah perusahaan bisa mengurangi terjadinya kecelakaan kerja dengan Organization influence bisa lebih ditingkatkan dengan melakukan program/prosedur K3 di lingkungan kerja.
Pengaruh Media Video Terhadap Pengetahuan Dan Sikap Mengenai Perilaku Hidup Bersih Dan Sehat (PHBS) Tatanan Rumah Tangga Masyarakat Pesisir Di Dusun Lakatong Pulau Kabupaten Takalar
Authors: Zakiah  , Septiyanti  , Farihah Muhsanah
Published: September 2024

Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) is an important factor in preventing the spread of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Therefore, efforts to improve the level of public health in coastal areas can be done by educating housewives regarding the application of PHBS in the household environment. This research aims to provide education to housewives regarding household PHBS. The educational topics provided include the use of clean water, hand washing practices, healthy latrines, eradicating mosquito larvae, consuming fruit and vegetables, doing physical activity, as well as the dangers and impacts of smoking inside the house. The educational media used is material in the form of animated videos. This research design is quantitative using a Quasy-Experiment research design with NonEquivalent Control Group Design. The sample population in this study was all heads of families in Lakatong Island Hamlet with a sample size of 20 families in the experimental group and 20 families in the control group. The results of this research show that there is an influence of video media regarding household PHBS after intervention through video media, namely a value of p = 0.000 < 0.05. The Mangarabombang Community Health Center needs to increase education regarding PHBS in household arrangements, both through posyandu, women's social gatherings and other activities.
Analisis Konsentrasi Merkuri Pada Rambut Terhadap Neurological Symptoms Masyarakat Kawasan Pasca Tambang
Authors: Nurlinda Dewiyanti Ishar  , Hasriwiani Habo Abbas  , Arman
Published: September 2024

Merkuri memiliki sejumlah efek yang sangat merugikan pada manusia. Paparan merkuri dalam jangkan panjang mengakibatkan gangguan kesehatan pada manusia. Keracunan merkuri rawan terjadi pada masyarakat yang tinggal di sekitar penambangan. Umumnya bersifat kronik kecuali jika terpapar merkuri dalam kadar yang tinggi. Merkuri yang masuk ke dalam tubuh terakumulasi pada bagian tubuh tertentu seperti ginjal, hati, kuku, jaringan lemak, dan rambut yang mengakibatkan keracunan sistem syaraf.  Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan jenis observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan konsentrasi merkuri (Hg) pada rambut terhadap neurology symptoms masyarakat dan juga melakukan uji laboratorium dengan menggunakan alat Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS).Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh bahwa variabel yang berhubungan yaitu ada hubungan antara konsentrasi merkuri dengan neurological symptoms (p-value= 0,010), lama tinggal dengan neurological symptoms (p-value= 0,000 ), jarak tempat tinggal dengan neurological symptoms (p-value = 0,027). Sedangkan yang tidak berhubungan antara lain tidak ada hubungan jenis kelamin dengan neurological symptoms, tidak ada hubungan lama tinggal dengan neurological symptoms, tidak ada hubungan jarak tempat tinggal dengan neurological symptoms, tidak ada hubungan konsumsi ikan dengan neurological symptoms dan tidak ada hubungan penggunaan cream pemutih dengan neurological symptoms.Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini antara lain ada hubungan antara konsentrasi merkuri dengan neurological symptoms,  lama tinggal dengan neurological symptoms, jarak tempat tinggal dengan neurological symptoms. Sedangkan yang tidak berhubungan antara lain tidak ada hubungan jenis kelamin dengan neurological symptoms, tidak ada hubungan lama tinggal dengan neurological symptoms, tidak ada hubungan jarak tempat tinggal dengan neurological symptoms, tidak ada hubungan konsumsi ikan dengan neurological symptoms dan tidak ada hubungan penggunaan cream pemutih dengan neurological symptoms.