bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Level of Formation of The Information Culture of Islamic Students
Authors: ANVAROV ALISHER
Published: January 2024

This article explains what information culture is and its specific features in the era of modern information culture. Fast and high-quality circulation of information is needed in the educational system and is an important factor or aspect for the progress and development of a country. Therefore, it is important for students and the younger generation to implement the basic criteria of information culture in the proper use of the Internet in education. The research problem is to determine the social factors that lead to the lack of a critical approach to the selection of necessary information among students in Islamic educational institutions. This research is important because information culture is a vital need for future preachers or preachers. The research method uses a literature review approach. The focus of the research is to analyze the patterns of using information culture on the Internet and social media. The results of the study provide an explanation of the patterns of information use in society, especially in Islamic educational institutions. The results describe 13 key factors on the level of formation of students' information culture in Islamic education in the 21st century.

Keywords: Information Culture, Islamic Education Institutions
Education as State Control on Second Space: Sharia Regulation and Millennial Desire on Urban Cafes in Contemporary Bireuen City, Aceh
Authors: Mulyadi Mulyadi
Published: January 2024

This article aims to analyze the efforts to dominate thirdspace in urban millennial cafes in Bireuen City, Aceh, by state sharia. Thirdspace is a concrete space as the actuality of contestation in secondspace by each group. Because secondspace determines the domination of thirdspace, state sharia through authoritative institutions, namely Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja (Civil Service Police Unit) & Wilayatul Hisbah (Satpol PP&WH) is trying to take preventive action. This qualitative research uses an anthropological approach. Researchers collected data from observation, in-depth interviews, and literature studies related to research subjects. The theory used in this research is Thirdspace by Edward Soja about the process of forming thirdspace as a public place. The focus of this research is Bireuen City, as a strategic city from the point of view of rapid social change, advanced economy, strategic geographical location, and rapid development of public places for millennials. The research findings show that state sharia through Satpol PP&WH conducts Islamic religious education, especially theology and Islamic ethical philosophy education for millennials by visiting many high schools, as an effort to dominate thirdspace through secondspace, especially urban millennial cafes in Bireuen City.
الحب من منظور الإمام الشافعي لديوانه “الجوهر النفيس”؛ دراسة أسلوبية فلسفية
Authors: Silviana Zahra  , Abdurrouf
Published: January 2024

هدف هذا البحث هو الكشف عن الحب في ديوان "الجوهر النفيس" للإمام الشافعي وتحليل أسلوبه اللغوي في التعبير عن هذا الحب من خلال أنماط اللغة والشعر المستخدمة في قصائده. يستخدم البحث المنهج التحليلي الوصفي لاستخراج الصور الأسلوبية وتحليلها وفلسفة الحب في شعر الإمام الشافعي في ديوانه، وكذلك وصف سيرة الإمام الشافعي وفلسفة الحب باستخدام نظرية الحب عند ابن القيم الجوزية وإريك فروم. يعتمد البحث على مراجعة الكتب التي تناولت حياة الشاعر وقصائده، والمراجع ذات الصلة بالموضوع. نتائج البحث تشير إلى أن الإمام الشافعي لم يشرح بالتحديد معنى الحب، لكنه يشير في قصائده إلى أن الحب يتعلق بسعادة العبد والطاعة في حب الله، والعلاقة مع آل محمد والصالحين، والشوق إلى الوطن. يستخدم الشافعي أساليب لغوية رائعة في تعبيره عن الحب، من خلال اختيار الأبيات والقوافي المناسبة، واستخدام التضمير والأفعال والتقديم والتأخير والنداء والتوكيد والتمني في الصرف، واستخدام التضاد والاشتراك اللفظي والترادف في الدلالة، واستخدام التشبيه والمجاز والكناية والطباق والمقابلة في التصوير.

الكلمات المفتاحية: الحب، ديوان الجوهر النفيس، الإمام الشافعي، أسلوبية، فلسفية
Kent Makroformunun Kentsel Dirençliliğe Etkisi: Düzce Örneği
Authors: Kar Ecrin , Altuntaş Selim , Hamza Çelikyay Hicran
Published: January 2024

Türkiye, tarihinde birçok yıkıcı deprem ile karşılaşmıştır. Türkiye’nin kuzey batısında bulunan Kuzey Anadolu Fay hattında yer alan Düzce ise, 17 Ağustos ve 12 Kasım 1999 tarihlerinde meydana gelen büyük iki deprem ile sarsılmıştır. Bu depremler ile yıkıma uğrayan kentte büyük ölçüde can kaybı ve maddi hasar meydana gelmiştir. Düzce’de 23 Kasım 2022 tarihinde gerçekleşen depremde ise az yoğunluklu maddi hasar oluşmuştur. Bu çalışmada, 1999 yılından 2023 yılına kadar olan süreçte mekânsal gelişim ve şehir imar planları bağlamında Düzce kenti incelenerek kent makro formu üzerinden kentsel dirençlilik değerlendirmesi yapılacaktır. Çalışmanın amacı, 1999 depremlerinden sonra uygulanan imar planlarının 2022 depremi sonrası kent üzerindeki etkilerinin karşılaştırılması ve kentsel dirençliliğin ölçülmesidir. Kentsel dirençlilik analizi; Düzce kent özeğinin kurulduğu alandaki yapı stoku, arazi potansiyeli, maruz kaldığı depremler, kat yükseklikleri, nüfus yoğunlukları, açık yeşil alan kapasitesi, ulaşım ağı standartları, fay hattına yakınlık, zemin yapısı gibi kriterler çerçevesinde değerlendirilerek ArcGIS programında hazırlanmıştır. Sonuçta ise Düzce kent makro formunun düşük ve orta düzeyde dirençlilik gösterdiği ortaya konulmuştur. Çalışmanın sonuçları, Düzce kenti özelinde bu önlemlerin kritik önemini ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Analizler doğrultusunda kentin dirençliliğini arttıran politikaların geliştirilmesi ve uygulanması önerilmektedir.
Two studies of the potential of drought preconditioning to enhance deep root production in seedlings of western larch (Larix occidentalis)
Authors: Vale Ashleigh , Moler Ehren , Nelson Andrew
Published: January 2024

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of drought in the western USA. Evidence suggests that drought preconditioning of plants may improve the survival of planted seedlings under dry conditions through enhanced water uptake by roots, but the mechanisms underlying enhanced survival under drought remain unknown. We tested whether the vertical distribution of roots in root plug cross-sections varied with drought preconditioning and seed source. We subjected western larch (Larix occidentalis Nutt.) seedlings from eight different provenances to Low (50-65% gravimetric water content), Moderate (65-75%), and High (≥75%) watering regimes in a nursery. We then investigated dry root mass across four root-plug sections, including the taproot and three lateral root cross-sections (top 1/3rd, middle 1/3rd, and bottom 1/3rd of root plugs). We also tested for carry-over effect of drought preconditioning on the mass of egressed roots observed among cross-sections of potting soil in a 30-day potted study. Root plug mass varied significantly (P< 0.001) with watering regime, root plug cross-section, and an interaction between watering regime and cross-section. Overall, seedlings that received less water produced lateral root plug cross-sections of greater mass, which coincided with taproots of less mass. In contrast to findings from the root plug study, the distribution of egressed root mass among cross-sections of potting soil did not vary with drought preconditioning. This is the first study to assess seedling root growth in response to drought preconditioning in western larch with a focus on the distribution of root mass in root plugs and egressed root mass among soil cross-sections. We expect this work to facilitate future efforts to improve drought hardiness of western larch seedlings. Future improvement of western larch seedlings will require investigation into whether altered root plug mass distribution translates to improved seedling performance in outplanting trials.
The first report of Ochrospora ariae and Septoria sorbi on whitebeam (Sorbus aria) seedlings in Montenegro
Authors: Vemić Aleksandar
Published: January 2024

Symptoms of disease were recorded on leaves of whitebeam (Sorbus aria (L.) Crantz) seedlings in one stand in Montenegro. Analysis showed fungi Ochrospora ariae (Fuckel) Ramsb. and Septoria sorbi Lasch were present on infected trees. Species Seporia sorbi was associated with necrotic reddish and brown spots while species Ochrospora ariae was associated with necrotic reddish spots and yellow pustule of uredinia on leaves. Species were recorded both separately and simultaneously on leaves. This is the first record of Ochrospora ariae and Seporia sorbi on whitebeam (Sorbus aria) in Montenegro. Results will contribute to better knowledge of diseases and better protection of whitebeam (Sorbus aria) in early stages of growth in this part of its areal.
Early pine root anatomy and primary and lateral root formation are affected by container size: implications in dry-summer climates
Authors: Montagnoli Antonio , Chiatante Donato , Dimitrova Anastazija , Terzaghi Mattia , Pinto Jeremiah R. , Dumroese R. Kasten
Published: January 2024

Although the presence of root anatomical structures of young Pinus ponderosa seedlings grown in containers of contrasting volume (164 vs. 7000 cm3) was similar, seedlings reared 60 days in the large container had more vascular cambium although the xylem thickness was similar. In addition, seedlings in large containers had nearly twice as many resin ducts within the vascular cambium as their cohorts in small containers. Taproot length closely matched container depth. Though lateral root emission rates were similar between container sizes, large container seedlings had more than 2X the number of lateral roots as those from small containers. These differences in morphophysiological characteristics may be important to seedling establishment on sites that experience dry summer conditions, or for seedlings destined to drier, harsher sites. Further work to elucidate the ramifications of these morphophysiological differences on seedling establishment is warranted.
Restoration of degraded forest reserves in Ghana
Authors: Guuroh Reginald T. , Foli Ernest G. , Addo-Danso Shalom D. , Stanturf John , Kleine Michael , Burns Janice
Published: January 2024

Deforestation in Ghana has led to a forest loss of almost 20% from 9,924,000 ha in 1990 to 7,986,000 ha today. To restore degraded lands, Forest Landscape Restoration has become a critical approach globally. This study was conducted in Ghana focusing on the examples of two forest landscape restoration projects in the Pamu Berekum Forest Reserve: 10-year-old mixed-stands of two to four native tree species and an exotic species stands, including Triplochiton scleroxylon, Terminalia ivorensis, Ceiba pentandra, Nauclea diderrichii and Cedrela odorata at Pamu Berekum 1 and 4-year-old Tectona grandis and 2-year-old Gmelina arborea monoculture stands at Pamu Berekum 2. Estimates of productivity in the restored forests are described, as well as the effects of the restoration on provision of ecosystem service and benefits obtained by local communities. Stand productivity was assessed as mean annual increment of diameter and height, biomass production, and standing volume. For ecosystem services, carbon stocks were calculated for the restored forests; other ecological benefits, as well as financial benefits, were obtained through interviews with fringe communities. The results indicate that FLR can be implemented successfully using different models provided that local communities are involved during the planning and implementation of interventions. When all stands were projected to 10 years, results show higher productivity in T. grandis (331.77 m3 ha-1) and G. arborea stands (1,785.99 m3ha-1) compared to mixed stand (160.41 m3 ha-1). The Gmelina arborea stand was more productive and had higher carbon stocks (1,350.10 Mg ha-1) relative to the T. grandis stand (159.89 Mg ha-1). Both restoration projects were found to deliver important benefits and ecosystem services at the local and national levels, including direct and indirect benefits. The results provide an example for forest/environmental managers on how FLR might be implemented to create multiple benefits at different levels from local communities to the national level. Thus, these results may be useful for guiding successful restoration activities within the context of the ongoing global Forest Landscape Restoration efforts.
Use of boron in conifer and hardwood nurseries
Authors: South David B.
Published: January 2024

Nursery seedlings with visual boron (B) deficiencies are rare, especially for broadleaf species but they may have occurred in conifer nurseries in Florida, Oregon and the UK. Factors favoring a deficiency include high soil pH, high soil calcium and low soil moisture (i.e. withholding irrigation). Symptoms of a boron deficiency in pine include dead terminals, resin exudation from buds, dark green foliage, and terminal needles with less than 3 μg g-1 B. Chlorosis is an iron deficiency symptom but is not a boron deficiency symptom. At some nurseries (with more than 2% organic matter and more than 0.05 μg g-1 B in irrigation water), seedlings do not have a hidden hunger for B. As a result, there are no published trials that demonstrate a positive growth response from adding boron to managed nursery soils (when seedbed density is not reduced by boron). This review highlights some of the past and current uses of B in nurseries with a focus on deficiency and toxicity effects.
Comparing 16-year-old shortleaf and loblolly pine growth and yield on a north Mississippi afforested site
Authors: VanderSchaaf Curtis , Kushla John D
Published: January 2024

This analysis compares the growth and yield of 16-year-old shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata Mill.) and loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) planted on retired fields near Holly Springs in north Mississippi.  The 1-0 bareroot shortleaf seedlings were planted in early March of 2005, while bareroot 1-0 loblolly pine 2nd-generation seedlings were planted during the third week of March in 2005.  For both species, the site was subsoiled.  Within the plantations of each species, four plots were established for each species and total height and diameter at breast height (dbh) were measured.  Volumes were then estimated using appropriate combined-variable volume equations.  Loblolly pine had substantially greater growth rates relative to shortleaf pine, producing on average across the four plots (n = 4) 48.4 m-2 of basal area ha-1.  This basal area was 42.6% greater than the 34.0 m-2 of basal area ha-1 observed within the shortleaf pine.  For merchantable volume, defined as all trees with a dbh of 10.16 cm and greater up to a diameter-outside bark (dob) of 5.08 cm, the loblolly pine m-3 volume ha-1 of 424 was 2.36 times greater than that of shortleaf pine.  Merchantable volumes were converted to tons and a revenue of $3.61 was assumed per ton of pulpwood.  A theoretical 3rd row thinning with no logger select of the remaining rows was conducted – hence the thinning was assumed to remove 33% of the standing merchantable yield.  Loblolly pine had a stumpage value of $97.39 ha-1 which was 136% greater than the shortleaf pine economic value of $41.23 ha-1.
Provenances vs. microhabitat influence on field performance of Quercus robur seedlings
Authors: Kerkez Jankovic Ivona , Šijačić-Nikolić Mirjana , Nonić Marina
Published: January 2024

Provenance trials, as the subject of continuous analyses, provide empirical information about the plasticity of tree species. Changing climate and environmental conditions likely favor genotypes with high levels of plasticity. Finding the suitable provenance for the reintroduction of pedunculate oak to habitats that are threatened and where this species no longer exists provides important information for the targeted use of the available gene pool. The dominant ecological factors in the development of pedunculate oak forests are groundwater level and changes in the hydrological regime of habitats. In this study, we established nursery and field provenance trials to test two pedunculate oak seed provenances from different hydrological conditions to investigate the influence of seedlings' provenance and field microhabitat on growth parameters and survival. In the nursery trial, the height and ground level diameter were measured. After three years in the pilot object, the height and diameter were analyzed again, as well as the survival. To determine the microhabitat influence planting area was divided in two ways: three repetitions and two planting blocks. In this study, significant differences in analyzed growth parameters between the chosen provenances were obtained at the end of the first vegetation period. In later ontogenetic phases influence of the provenance is missing. As the difference between provenances disappears, the influence of microhabitat occurs (significant differences between repetition or planting blocks). After the second year of development, no significant difference was observed between the two provenances of different hydrological regimes, but there are significant differences between the microhabitats in the afforested area (established pilot object).
The bigger the tree the better the seed – effect of Sessile oak tree diameter on acorn size, insect predation, and germination
Authors: Dobrosavljevic Jovan , Devetaković Jovana , Kanjevac Branko
Published: January 2024

Sessile oak is one of the ecologically and economically most important tree species in Europe. Recently, the importance of this species has been particularly highlighted in the context of climate change, where it is expected that these species will play a significant role within their natural range and beyond. To regenerate and expand the range of the sessile oak forests, a large amount of healthy acorns is needed. The acorn production and the acorns themselves are endangered by a large number of abiotic and biotic factors. As oak trees of different sizes do not produce the same amount of seed of the same quality, we investigated how the sessile oak tree diameter affects the acorn size, insect infestation, and germination rate. On the other side, as the acorn size influences the attack rates of the most significant acorn pest – Curculio glandium (Marsham, 1802), and the germination rates of both the damaged and healthy acorns we also investigated how the acorn dimensions influence the insect damage and germination rates, and how the insect damage influences the germination rates. We determined that the oak tree size influences some oak seed characteristics that are important for forest regeneration, while it does not affect others. A greater acorn yield was recorded on the bigger oak trees. The tree dimensions also had a significant influence on the acorn size. Greater average length, as well as greater average acorn diameter, were recorded on bigger trees. Although the tree size affects the acorn size, it does not influence the acorn insect predation rates or its germination rates. These parameters are affected by the acorn size itself. Bigger acorns had a greater germination rate. Insects preferred smaller acorns and had a significantly negative influence on the germination rate.
Thematic Workshop: Challenges, opportunities, and adaptation strategies to climatic changes in dryland forestry systems
Authors: Stavi Ilan , Ivetić Vladan
Published: January 2024

As a part of networking activities of PEN-CAFoRR COST Action (CA19128), the combined meeting took place in Mitzpe Ramon, Israel from 15 to 16 March 2023. In addition to the Core Group and Working Groups Meeting, a Thematic Workshop was organized by the local organizer Dr Ilan Stavi.
Use of sulphur in bareroot pine and hardwood nurseries
Authors: South David B.
Published: January 2024

During the 20th century, managers at sandy nurseries utilized sulphur (S) to lower soil pH and mitigate the risk of iron deficiency. During that time, however, applying S as a fertilizer was a rare event. At many nurseries, S in rain and irrigation water was sufficient to avoid visual deficiency symptoms. The S status of soil and foliage was typically unknown, and many researchers did not test for S due to the additional cost. Consequently, S became the most neglected macronutrient. While a few nursery trials demonstrated that elemental S reduced damping-off and increased height growth, a majority showed no benefit after applying S at rates lower than 100 kg ha-1.  Even so, by 1980, S-deficiencies occurred at bareroot nurseries in Alabama, Oklahoma, Virginia, Wisconsin, the United Kingdom, and likely in North Dakota and New York. The risk of a deficiency increases when N-only fertilizers are applied to seedbeds. Due to research, experience and the precautionary principle, several managers transitioned to using ammonium sulfate instead of, less expensive, N-only nitrogen fertilizers. After soil tests became affordable, managers began to ask questions about the need to apply S to seedbeds. Only a few hydroponic trials with small pine seedlings have been used to estimate “threshold” or “critical values” for foliar S.  Since an initial 1,500 μg g-1 S value is “unreliable” for pine seedlings, some authors lowered the value to 1,100 μg g-1 and even as low as 500 μg g-1 S. Others ignore all estimates based on total S concentrations and, instead, monitor only foliar SO4 levels.
Implications of incorrectly determining site index on stand-level management activities and financial returns in older generation loblolly pine plantations
Authors: VanderSchaaf Curtis
Published: January 2024

Predicting future yields normally requires an estimate of site quality.  A commonly used measure is site index (SI). SI is often incorrectly quantified operationally due to the ambiguity associated with selecting “site” trees.  Plus, error in the measurement of height itself occurs.  This study quantifies the impacts on the number and timing of thinnings, and the final harvest ages, as well as financial returns when incorrectly determining SI.  Three values of SI (base age 25 years) were examined using two older generation loblolly pine plantation growth and yield simulation models from the Western Gulf, USA; 16.76 m, 21.34 m, and 25.91 m.  Firstly, a particular SI was assumed to be the “true” value, growth and yield estimates were obtained, and financial assessments were conducted.  The same process was then conducted again, but assuming that the SI was incorrectly determined by varying positively and negatively the SI by up to 1.22 m from the assumed “true” value. For these older generation plantations, incorrectly determining SI did impact the age of the first thinning by as much as 5 years.  In some cases, errors of +/- 1.22 m in SI estimation had little impact on the estimated timing of the first thinning.  Errors in SI of up to +/- 1.22 m had little impact on the number of thinnings across economic rotation ages. For both unthinned and twice-thinned stands, final harvest (clearcut) ages differed by as much as 4 years for SI errors up to +/- 1.22 m.  These errors led to differences in Land Expectation Value (LEV) up to $406.50 ha-1.  Across the three SI (16.76, 21.34, and 25.91 m), differences in LEV ranged from $237.49 to $406.50 ha-1.  These differences in LEV could be enough to incorrectly not conduct, or incorrectly conduct, a silvicultural operation such as an herbicide treatment or a fertilization treatment across a rotation, among other treatments.
Assessment of carbon sequestration of Teak (Tectona grandis Linn. F.) plantation on the campus of University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Authors: Amusa Tajudeen Okekunle , AMINU Mustapha , Moshood Farhan
Published: January 2024

The study assessed the carbon sequestration of Tectona grandis Linn. F. in five age series (11-15 years old), at the University of Ilorin, north-central Nigeria. Data were collected using a stratified sampling technique and twenty square plots of 25 m × 25 m were laid. A non-destructive method was used to determine the biomass of the trees. Tree enumerations were carried out for diameters at the base, top, middle, diameter at breast height (DBH), and height. Soil samples at two different depths (0-15 cm and 15-30 cm) were collected and analyzed to obtain soil organic carbon. The results were summarized using descriptive statistics, while the relationship between tree growth variables and carbon stock was assessed using correlation and regression analysis. The results showed that tree carbon stocks were 230.05 t ha-1, 362.35 t ha-1, 277.48 t ha-1, 216.40 t ha-1, and 126.20 t ha-1 for 11 years old (2012), 12 years old (2011), 13 years old (2010), 14 years old (2009) and 15 years old (2008) age series, respectively. The soil organic carbon stocks were 1.1025 t ha-1, 0.6253 t ha-1, 1.2019 t ha-1, 1.4070 t ha-1 and 0.7615 t ha-1 for 11 years old (2012), 12 years old (2011), 13 years old (2010), 14 years old (2009) and 15 years old (2008) age series, respectively. The study also revealed that the 14-year-old (2009) age series had the highest carbon stock, and the total carbon stock estimate was 151,850.84 t. The potential cash value of the carbon stock was also estimated at $91,894.40 t C ha-1 and the total PCV was $56,606,951.50. Correlation analysis showed a strong positive correlation between most of the growth variables and carbon stock. The regression equation (Y = -596.48 + 27.16 THT + 1238.34 DBH, Adj R2 = 82.7%) showed that DBH and height of trees are suitable for evaluating the carbon stock in the study area.
Monitoring of groundwater level fluctuations at flooded area of lowland forests of the Sava River (Serbia)
Authors: Nikolić Jokanović Vesna , Lazović Andreja , Šoškić Tihomir , Živanović Kristina
Published: January 2024

Lowland pedunculate oak forests in the alluvium of the river Sava are of a great economic and ecological importance. Their growth and development features, and their survival, as well, mostly depend on soil moisture and available water. The paper deals with the influence of groundwater level on pedunculate oak forests condition in flooded area of Donji Srem. During four-year long research, the average (reference) groundwater level was determined, and extremes, the wettest and the driest year, were determined based on climate factors such as temperature and rainfalls. Deviation of the average from the reference groundwater level in the vegetation period during some years indicates possibility of risk zones presence. These zones are defined according to geostatistical analysis – ArcGIS, Kriging model and they are very significant for forestry practice, because they can predict some drought events and warn forestry experts to react in time in order to prevent big damages. Bearing in mind that investigated area is flooded, and that groundwater level is close to the soil surface, these anaerobic site conditions are obviously more suitable for another hygrophilous species than for pedunculate oak.
Optimizing profitability through capital structure: An empirical analysis of Vietnamese commercial banks
Authors:   Faculty of Economics, HCMC University of Technology and Education, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Mai Huong Le Thi
Published: January 2024

This study examines how the way Vietnamese commercial banks manage their money affects their profits. Vietnam's financial scene is changing quickly, and commercial banks are always trying to make more money. Capital structure, which includes things like debt and assets, is very important in this. This research looks closely at how different parts of capital structure affect a bank's profits. It uses data from 18 commercial banks in Vietnam that are listed on the stock market. The study uses the Generalized Least Squares (GLS) method, a detailed way of analyzing data. This method shows a clear link between capital structure—which includes debt ratio, growth rate, asset turnover, and asset size—and the profits of these banks. The results show how important capital structure is and suggest ways bank managers can improve profits by changing their capital structure. This can help make the banking sector in Vietnam stronger and more effective.
The issue of the genocide of the Ukrainian people in modern conditions (Historical aspect)
Authors: Stadnyk Olena Oleksiyivna , Kuzminets Nataliia Petrivna , Shpytalenko Galyna Andriivna , Bryl Kostiantyn Ivanovych , Hutsalo Liudmyla Viktorivna
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this article is to analyze past and present harm done to Ukrainians. It looks at the Russian Federation's current military actions in Ukraine as a continuation of past genocides. The article reviews literature about genocide, defining it and describing its features. It focuses on the time Ukraine was under Soviet control, highlighting genocidal acts like the Red Terror, punishment of the intelligentsia, and the Holodomor. It challenges the idea that the Holodomor only affected peasants, showing it was a broader attack on Ukrainian culture and identity, including educated leaders. The article compares the Holodomor, past punishments, and recent war crimes in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, indicating they all show signs of genocide. It presents strong evidence that the Russian army's actions in this conflict are genocidal against Ukrainians. This conclusion is supported by statistical data and comparisons with other genocides. The article stresses the importance of recognizing the fight against Ukrainian self-identity as genocide. By exploring these historical and current events, the article helps us understand the ongoing struggles of Ukrainians and calls for justice and reconciliation.
Synthesis of Models for Predicting and Diagnosing Occupational Diseases Based on Hybrid Fuzzy Technology
Authors: Safronov R. I. , Razumova K. V. , Rybakov А. Y. , Lyakh А. V.
Published: January 2024

The purpose of researchis to develop a method for synthesizing models for predicting and diagnosing occupational diseases based on hybrid fuzzy technology, providing an increase in the quality of decision-making in occupational pathology.

Methods.It is established that most of the problems related to the topic under study (forecasting, early diagnosis, assessment of the severity and dynamics of the development of professional diseases) belong to the class of poorly formalized problems with fuzzy and incomplete data structure, which are recommended to be solved using the methodology of synthesis of hybrid fuzzy solving rules based on on the interaction of the natural intelligence of doctors and a cognitive engineer with artificial hybrid intelligence. Using the chosen mathematical apparatus, a method for the synthesis of fuzzy models of forecasting and diagnosis of occupational diseases is proposed.

Results.As a concrete example, the problem of predicting and diagnosing ischemic heart disease (CHD) in electric train drivers has been solved with the allocation of such classes of conditions as: "healthy and the appearance of CHD is not expected"; "healthy, but the appearance of CHD is expected after the predicted time"; "early stage of CHD"; "CHD disease has been detected". As a result of expert evaluation, it was shown that the confidence in the correct classification is at the level of 0.9. The same result was confirmed by the results of statistical tests on representative control samples in terms of diagnostic sensitivity and specificity.

Conclusion. The proposed method of synthesis of hybrid fuzzy models makes it possible to synthesize hybrid decision rules that improve the quality of prediction and early diagnosis of the studied class of diseases both in the presence of training samples and in their absence by compensating for the lack of statistical material by methods of formalization of clinical thinking. As a concrete example, the problem of predicting and diagnosing ischemic heart disease in electric train drivers has been solved. It is shown that the confidence in the correct classification is at the level of 0.9, which allows us to recommend the results obtained for practical use in occupational pathology.
A Two-Stage Mathematical Model for Evaluating the Modes of Forced Vibrations of an Aircraft Skin Element with the Use of Fiber-Optic Technologies
Authors: Sizonov I. I. , Barabushka A. S. , Mukhin I. E.
Published: January 2024

The purpose of research is development of a mathematical model of vibration vibrations of an aircraft skin element made in the form of a plate with a two-stage transformation "vibration load parameters – deformation of the plate - change in the wavelength of the optical signal" in order to take into account the number of loading cycles and their characteristics, accumulated fatigue deformation of the plate and its life before the critical state in order to optimize planned repairs and reducing the risks of unpredictable failures associated with fatigue phenomena in the skin material and supporting structures of the aircraft.

Methods. The described mathematical model uses the parameters of a harmonic vibration signal as input data and includes a two-stage transformation, firstly, of the parameters of the vibration signal (frequency, amplitude) into the amplitude of the vibration vibrations of the aircraft skin element made in the form of a plate, secondly, the amplitude of the vibrations of the plate in question into a change in the wavelength of the optical signal, the presence of which is caused by the use of fiber-optic technologies that are promising for the construction of modern systems for monitoring and diagnostics of aircraft.

Results. The proposed mathematical model allows calculating and analytical methods to estimate the amplitude of forced vibration vibrations of the aircraft skin element, which causes the absence of plate resource consumption due to the effects of loading cycles (there is only natural aging of the material), plate resource consumption in elastic deformation mode, accumulation of fatigue deformation of the sample. The method of evaluating the plate for the resonant effect is given, which indirectly affects the processes of designing the elements of the aircraft skin in terms of weight and size indicators, which largely determine the frequency of natural vibrations of the plate. The resulting deformation of the plate is expressed in a change in the wavelength of the light beam for detection and analysis by the control and diagnostic system of the aircraft, made on the basis of fiber-optic technologies.

Conclusion. The proposed mathematical model is designed to assess the residual life of a specific element of the aircraft skin, involves subsequent software modeling to confirm the correctness or refinement of the resulting calculation algorithm.
Hybrid Method for Controlling Muscle Fatigue in the Robotic System
Authors: Kuzmin A. A. , Tomakova R. A. , Petrunina Е. V. , Ermakov D. А. , Kadyrova S.
Published: January 2024

The purpose of researchis development of a method for controlling muscle fatigue in robotic devices operating in a combined mode.

Methods. To calculate the exogenous moment of forces of a robotic device, a surface electromyosignal decoder is proposed, which takes into account the effect of the operator's muscle fatigue. By decoding the electromyosignal, the assisting torque on the servomotors of the robotic device is determined. When calculating the assisting moment, the degree of muscle fatigue is taken into account. The method for assessing muscle fatigue consists in assessing the indicator of synchronism of electromyosignals on synergistic muscles and is based on a hybrid approach to the formation of a decision-making module. The first decision-making module is built on the basis of a neural network classifier, the descriptors for which are formed based on the analysis of the spectra of electromyosignals of synergistic muscles. The second decision module includes two synergy channels per electromyographic channel. The first synergy channel is obtained by amplitude demodulation of the electromyosignal, and the second - by its frequency demodulation. As a result, we obtain two muscle fatigue classifiers, the solutions of which are integrated by the aggregator.

Results.Experimental studies of the dependence of the electromyosignal on the magnitude of muscle effort and its duration were carried out, which showed that the relative change in the average RMS index under static load can serve as an objective indicator of the degree of muscle fatigue.

Conclusion. The developed method makes it possible to control the mechanical moments on the servomotors of a robotic device adequately to the test muscle load and the functional state of the user's muscles. The method allows for individual adjustment of the neural network classifier block and the fuzzy inference block with subsequent aggregation of their solutions and thus optimize the combined operation mode of the robotic device.
Multiplicación de hongos formadores de micorrizas arbusculares (HFMA) a pequeña escala para producción de plántulas de uchuva
Authors: Serralde Ordóñez Diana Paola , Ramírez Gómez María Margarita , Peñaranda Rolón Andrea María , Wilches Ortiz Wilmar Alexander , Ramírez Luciano , Rojas Zambrano Emerson Duván
Published: January 2024

Este manual describe de manera sencilla pero rigurosa el proceso de multiplicación a pequeña escala de propágulos infectivos de Hongos Formadores de Micorrizas Arbusculares (HFMA). Aunque esta metodología es simple y no requiere de una infraestructura compleja, es indispensable hacer un control y manejo adecuado, así como garantizar el acompañamiento de expertos, para garantizar que la efectividad, calidad e inocuidad del inóculo producido sean adecuados. De esta manera, se podrán obtener satisfactoriamente los beneficios que estos microorganismos brindan en los diferentes sistemas productivos.
Emotional Intelligence (EI) Quotient-based Psychological Contract Impact on Employee’s Satisfaction
Authors: Batool Saeeda
Published: January 2024

Research relates to investigating association of emotional intelligence with employee’s satisfaction, whether it safeguard the relationship between employee and employer, whether it effects on employee’s satisfaction, fairness perception, promotion and privileges. In hypothesis 1, emotional intelligence effects on employee’s satisfaction based psychological contract. In hypothesis 2, emotional intelligence effects on fairness perception based psychological contract. In hypothesis 3, emotional intelligence effects on promotion and privileges based psychological contract. Quantitative method applied in this study and distributed questionnaires for data collecting in four different mobile companies, 100 from private sector and 100 from public sector.
Effect of Gibberellin and Nitrogen Fertilizer on Growth and Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L.) Yield In Tropical Regions
Authors: Warisman Gandi , Damanhuri Damanhuri , Widaryanto Eko
Published: January 2024

Zucchini is the Cucurbitaceae family and rich in nutrients. In Indonesia, cultivation of zucchini is still low and zucchini has the potential to be developed. Improvement of cultivation technology is required to ensure optimal growth and yield of zucchini. The research to study effect of gibberellin and nitrogen fertilizer on growth and yield of zucchini plants. Was conducted from July to October 2023 in Batu City, East Java, Indonesia. The Research was a factorial experiment using a randomized complete block design with two factors, first factor was gibberellin concentration with 3 treatment levels (0, 150 and 300 ppm) and the second factor was the dose of nitrogen fertilization with 5 treatment levels (50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 kg/ha). The observation data results were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and continued honest significant difference test HSD at 5% error level. To determine the relationship pattern between observation variables, regression test was conducted. The results showed that significant effect of gibberellin and nitrogen fertilization on growth and yield of zucchini plants. There were increasing in plant length, number of leaves, leaf area, fresh weight, dry weight, number of fruits and fruit weight. Nitrogen fertilization caused increasing in plant length, number of leaves, leaf area, fresh weight, dry weight, number of fruits, fruit weight and chlorophyll index. The results of this study revealed that gibberellin and nitrogen fertilization positive effect in increasing the growth and yield of zucchini plants. Based on the results of this study recommended that the optimum gibberellin and nitrogen are 150 ppm and 150-250 kg/ha.
Land use dynamics and socio-economic impacts of wetlands in the Oti plain in the face of climate change
Authors: Lamboni Lardja , Belem Maïmounata
Published: January 2024

Wetlands are one of Togo's most important natural resources. However, human pressures on these already vulnerable environments are contributing to a reduction in their surface area and, consequently, to a loss of biodiversity. The aim of this study is to assess the vulnerability of wetlands to climate change through a diachronic analysis of changes in climatic parameters over the period 1970-2021. To do this, we first mapped land use units from 1987 to 2019 in order to identify the various pressures on wetland ecosystems in the Oti plain in northern Togo (Ramsar site of the Oti-Kéran-Mandouri protected areas). Secondly, we identified wetland degradation factors and the socio-economic impacts of this degradation on local populations. The results show that the surface area of the natural land-use units of the Oti plain has declined over the last thirty years. Over the same period, the climate in the area has been highly variable, alternating between dry and wet periods, with a general trend towards lower rainfall and higher temperatures. The effects of this climate change, coupled with human-induced degradation factors, are having a negative impact on the socio-economic situation of local populations. The Participatory Analysis of Powerty and Livelihood Dynamic (PAPOLD) also enabled farmers to be classified into three prosperity classes (Poor, Moderately Well Off and Well Off). The results provide a decision-making tool for sustainable, participatory management of the wetlands of the Oti plain.
Evaluating the Effects of Different Sowing Dates and Tillage Practices on Faba bean Yield Based on DSSAT Model
Authors: El-Sadek Ashraf Nour
Published: January 2024

The faba bean is a crucial pulse crop known for its high protein content and its ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere. The growth and yield of this crop are influenced by various agronomic practices, such as sowing date and tillage method. To investigate these factors, a two-year field experiment was conducted in the dry and hot environment of Egypt's western desert. The experiment aimed to evaluate the yield and its components of faba bean under four different sowing dates and three tillage practices. To accurately simulate the outcomes, the Decision Support System for Agro-technology Transfer (DSSAT) model was employed. This model allowed for the prediction of seed yield, total above-ground biomass, and harvest index based on the varying sowing dates and tillage practices. It was found that the highest seed yield, reaching 4011 kg ha-1 in the first season and 4115 kg ha-1 in the second season, was achieved when the plants were sown on October 15th. Additionally, the seed yield peaked at 3690 kg ha-1 in the first season and increased to 4074 kg ha-1 in the second season when the no-tillage practice was implemented. The other yield components followed a similar trend to the seed yield, responding to the different sowing dates and tillage practices. The DSSAT model proved to be a reliable tool for simulating the seed yield and total above-ground biomass, exhibiting a Nash and Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) above 0.80 when compared to the calculated values. However, for the harvest index, the NSE was 0.669 in the first year and 0.772 in the second year. Despite this slight discrepancy, the DSSAT model remains a valuable decision support tool for predicting faba bean yield under various agronomic practices.
Red ciudadana de monitoreo de la calidad del aire de la zona metropolitana del sur de Tamaulipas
Authors: Alarcón Ruiz Erika , Caballero Briones Felipe , Merino Treviño Marco Antonio , López Huerta Francisco , Rivas Camargo David Alberto
Published: January 2024

La Zona Metropolitana del Sur de Tamaulipas tiene características particulares para el estudio de la contaminación atmosférica: en su extremo sureste está instalada una refinería; al norte se encuentran un corredor industrial petroquímico, una termoeléctrica y el puerto industrial de Altamira; al oeste se encuentra una empresa minera y un amplio sistema lagunario; y al este, el Golfo de México. Ante la falta de una red de monitoreo de la calidad del aire, en este trabajo se presenta la Red Ciudadana de Monitoreo de la Calidad del Aire en la Zona Metropolitana Altamira-Tampico-Cd. Madero que tiene instaladas estaciones meteorológicas en varias ubicaciones de la ciudad generando datos de viento, precipitación, temperatura y humedad, que permitirán generar un patrón local de vientos para la simulación de la dispersión de la contaminación. Los datos están siendo recopilados en una base de datos y están accesibles al público a través de la página web de la Red. La página permite la interacción con la ciudadanía para incluir sus estaciones meteorológicas, subir fotografías georreferenciadas de fuentes de emisión, compartir rutas para la estimación de emisiones, participar en encuestas de percepción de calidad del aire y estar informados sobre los resultados del análisis de datos.
Reportes del camarón tigre (Penaeus monodon) en la pesca artesanal de Sánchez, Bahía de Samaná, República Dominicana
Authors: Beltré-Díaz Marcia J. , Giménez-Hurtado Enrique , Galán Jesús , Montero-Fortunato Enmanuel , Mateo Jeannette
Published: January 2024

El Penaeus monodon, es un camarón que fue introducido en República. Dominicana en 1985 por el proyecto “Isabel Acuacultura”, costa atlántica del país y de ésta en 1992 al “Proyecto Piloto de Camarones Marinos” costa caribeña. Inundaciones producidas por el alto nivel del mar en el primero y el huracán Gordon en 1994 en el segundo, provocaron escapes de postlarvas y adultos al medio natural. En el 2019 se identificaron adultos y juveniles en la pesca artesanal en la bahía de Samaná. Este trabajo analiza la distribución de esta especie en hábitats silvestres del país, mediante la revisión de literaturas, entrevistas, registros de pescaderías y desembarques; se midieron y pesaron diez individuos utilizando un vernier de 0.01 mm y una balanza de 0.01 g de precisión, fueron sexados utilizando la presencia del télico y el petasma. Se confirmó la presencia del monodon en las costas atlántica y caribeña, basada en los reportes de desembarco pesquero registrados en Samaná; los rangos de longitud del cefalotórax de los individuos observados están dentro del óptimo de reproducción. La especie cohabita con camarones nativos en el litoral de la Bahía de Samaná, por lo que se debe monitorear su posible impacto en la biodiversidad local.