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Investigation of the Relationship between Shaded Cell Temperature and the Operating Point of PV Systems
Authors: Smara Zoubeyr , Aissat Abdelkader
Published: July 2024

The building integrated photovoltaic applications (BIPV) are mostly affected by partial shading, which results in a significant decrease in energy efficiency and leads to the apparition of multiple power peaks on the I-V characteristic curve of photovoltaic generators. In mitigating this problem, sophisticated maximum power point tracking techniques (MPPT) are used to track the global peak among the other locals. These techniques do not take into account the overheating of the shaded cells given that, under some critical situations, shaded cell performances may degrade, thus affecting the lifespan of the photovoltaic modules. In this regard, the present work aims to investigate in which peak on the I-V characteristic curve the PV module should operate appropriately with less overheating risk. For that, the shaded cells’ temperatures and currents at different operating points were monitored. The results show that the worst-case scenario occurs for small shadow ratios (in the studied case, the shadow ratio ‘sr’ = 25%) where the temperature of the shaded cell reached approximately three times (300%) the temperature of non-shaded cells. This temperature decreases as the operating point is moved from the short circuit current towards the open-circuit voltage; as a result, the PV module works safely with minimum thermal stress for the maximum power peak near the open-circuit voltage.
Enhancement of Performance Audit for Effective Budget Investments
Authors: Sembiyeva Lyazzat , Ismailova Assel , Christauskas Česlovas , Nurmaganbetova Bekzat
Published: July 2024

The relevance of the study is due to the need to improve the efficiency of budget investments in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Performance audits of the use of these investments will reveal opportunities to optimize expenditures and increase the overall socio-economic impact, which is significant for the sustainable development of the country. In order to improve the efficiency and socio-economic return of budget expenditures, this study is focused on evaluating the efficiency of budget investments during the performance audit. This study is aimed at reviewing the role and capabilities of the performance audit, as a mechanism of public financial control of budget investments. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is used as a method for evaluating efficiency. Taking into account the reference management, the DEA algorithm is proposed to address the issue of limited input and output data to evaluate the national socio-economic development indicators. The special study of the budget investments’ technical performance in the regions of Kazakhstan shows that this method can be used since it improves the flexibility and performance of evaluation in the performance audit. The stability of the concept of performance audit is therefore confirmed, showing the need for a periodic revision of the legislative and methodological base. The study highlighted the main challenges of performance audit of budget investments in the Republic of Kazakhstan and provided recommendations for improvement.
الحرب الهجينة من منظور الاستراتيجية (دراسة تحليلية )
Authors: اسراء جواد حاتم
Published: July 2024

ليس هناك شك في أن ظهور تقنيات جديدة ، ونمو الترابط والاعتماد المتبادل في سياق العولمة ، يعطي حدة خاصة وتعقيدًا للصراعات الحديثة  حيث يتم استخدام الأساليب  القائمة على أساس التطبيق المتكامل للتدابير السياسية والاقتصادية والإعلامية وغيرها من التدابير غير العسكرية . تسمى هذه التقنيات بالأساليب "الهجينة" حيث يتم تنفيذها بدعم من القوة العسكرية ،وهي بذلك تسمح بتحقيق الأهداف السياسية للصراع بأقل تأثير للقوة العسكرية على العدو, يبدو أن تحول النزاعات يؤدي إلى تشكيل نموذجهم الجديد ، حيث يلعب تطوير الأسلحة دورًا أقل مقارنةً بالتغييرات التنظيمية وتكنولوجيا المعلومات والإدارية واللوجستية وبعض التغييرات العامة غير المادية الأخرى. تؤدي هذه العوامل إلى تغييرات في أساليب وتنظيم صراعات الجيل الجديد باستخدام الوسائل غير العسكرية والعسكرية وتشكل ما يسمى بالاستراتيجيات "الهجينة" التي تكمن وراء النوع الذي يطلق عليه - الحروب الهجينة والثورات الملونة. توحد الاستراتيجيات من خلال مصلحة تحقيق الأهداف السياسية مع الحد الأدنى من تأثير القوة العسكرية على العدو من خلال استخدام المعلومات الحديثة والتقنيات المعرفية القائمة على "القوة الناعمة" و "القوة الصلبة,وفي الوقت نفسه ، فإن مزيجًا من الأنواع التقليدية والمختلطة من النزاعات الحديثة يعد بالفعل عاملاً محددًا ، وعاملاً محددًا لجميع النزاعات المسلحة. لذا كان استخدام الأساليب الهجينة في صراعات من نوع جديد يسمح لك بتحقيق الهدف المحدد باستخدام التدخل العسكري للفواعل من غير الدول ، فإن النزاعات التقليدية تتضمن بالضرورة تقنيات هجينة.
 
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التنافس الروسي-الأمريكي على الطاقة في منطقة القطب الشمالي
Authors: سارة قاسم عبد الرضا
Published: July 2024

تسعى الدول دائماً الى توفير مصادر الطاقة المتمثلة بالنفط والغاز تلبيتاً لاحتياجاتها الاقتصادية والاجتماعية وحتى السياسية غير مبالية بالأضرار التي تحدثها هذه المصادر عندما يتم استهلاكها وتحويلها الى مواد مضرة بالبيئة والتي تتراكم عبر السنين وتتحول الى كوارث يصعب معالجتها، وتسعى الدول محور الدراسة (روسيا الاتحادية،الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية) الى الولوج في مناطق جديدة للبحث عن مصادر جديدة للطاقة، لاسيما بعد التغيرات البيئية التي حدثت في الآونة الأخيرة والتي أدت الى ذوبان الجليد في منطقة القطب الشمالي، الأمر الذي أدى الى زيادة التنافس بين الدول المطلة على القطب الشمالي لاستغلال الثروات الموجودة التي بانت ملامحها نتيجة للاستكشافات المستمرة والتي أكدت على وجود كميات كبيرة من المواد الهيدروكربونية الكامنة تحت الجليد.
الدور السياسي للمؤسسة العسكرية في دول غرب افريقيا (المحددات والاليات)
Authors: عمر حسين علوان
Published: July 2024

الملخص لم تستطع الحكومات العسكرية في غرب افريقيا في سنوات ما بعد الاستقلال توفير حاجيات المواطنين الاقتصادية والاجتماعية بل حتى الامنية,حيث اتجهت في الغالب الى اضفاء الشرعية على تحكم وسيطرة المجموعات العرقية والقبلية على المؤسسة العسكرية ومراكز القوة الداخلية والخارجية,حيث ظلت منطقة غرب افريقيا بؤرة لتدخل العسكريين في السياسة والاطاحة بالحكومات القائمة على انظمة شخصية استبدادية وفاسدة واستمر هذا الوضع منذ أواخر الستينات والى بداية التسعينات من القرن العشرين حتى القرن الحادي والعشرين حيث لم تعد تلك الأنظمة المنتخبة قادرة على الدفاع الفاعل عن واجهتها الشرعية الديمقراطية نتيجة استشراء الفساد السياسي لدى القيادات الحاكمة وحالة التلاعب بالنصوص الدستورية المنظمة للتداول السلمي للسلطة والقطيعة المتزايدة بين الحكومات والقوى السياسية والمدنية ادى الى خلق حلقة مفرغة اطلق عليها فخ الانقلابات.
القوة الناعمة في السياسية الخارجية الأمريكية_ سياسة الرئيس بارك اوباما إتجاه العراق إنموذجاً
Authors: سلام داود غزيل
Published: July 2024

ان الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية هي من اكثر الدول التي لها التأثير الكبير على الساحة الدولية، لما تمتلكه من مدخلات القوة والتأثير ضمن وسائل تنفيذ السياسة الخارجية، ومحاولتها للوصول الى قمة الهرم الدولي واستخدامها لمختلف الوسائل لتحقيق غايتها ومن ضمن الوسائل هو استخدام القوة الناعمة والمقصود بالقوة الناعمة هنا هو أن يكون للدولة قوة روحية ومعنوية من خلال ما تجسده من أفكار ومبادئ وأخلاق ومن خلال الدعم في مجالات حقوق الإنسان والبنية التحتية والثقافة والفن، مما يؤدي بالآخرين إلى احترام هذا الأسلوب والإعجاب به ثم اتباع مصادره، والتأثر به بحيث يصبح ما تريده هو نفسه ما يريدونه والتي تمتلك نفس أهداف القوة الخشنة، لكنها تجند لإدراك ذلك أساليب رخوة، قوامها نشر الأفكار والمعلومات، ودعم قنوات البث الإذاعي والإرسال التلفزي، وترويج سلع وخدمات وبرامج معلوماتية، يكون المبتغى منها زعزعة ثقة الناس في طبيعة النظام القائم من وراء ظهورهم ، أو تشويه صورة القائمين عليه، أو إغراءهم جميعا بـ"مزايا"، تبدو لمالك القوة الناعمة على أنها الأمثل، والأصلح، والأنجح. وهذا ما عهد اليه الرئيس باراك أوباما تجاه سياسته في العراق التي تعتبر إدارة متميزة تماماً بسبب تبنيها لفلسفة وتوجه مختلف عن سلفه. فقد ركز أوباما على التغيير واعتمد استراتيجية مختلفة تجاه العراق.
الـدرس الأخيـر لهنـري كيسنجـر .. القيـادة سـت دراسـات فـي الإستـراتيجيـة العـالميـة
Authors: صلاح مهدي هادي
Published: July 2024

جرى التقليد بين علماء السياسة الخارجية على عدم الاهتمام بظاهرة القيادة السياسية في عملية رسم وصنع السياسة الخارجية، غير ان الابحاث الميدانية والتطبيقية اثبتت عكس ذلك، ان هذا المتغير يمثل العامل الاصيل الذي تتبع عملية التلاعب بالقوى والمواقف. ويدخل القادة في خانة العوامل النوعية، التي تعد من العوامل المهمة في السياسة الخارجية، وهو دور يعنى بدراسته الباحثون في السياسات الدولية، والباحثون في السياسات المقارنة، فيتناولون في دراستهم عمليات تطبيق السياسة، وأساليب هذه العمليات ونوعها، وتكشف هذه الدراسة عن الاهليات السياسية تنوعاً بالغاً، كما تظهر إختلاف الطرق العقلانية التي يتبعها المسؤولون من دولة لأخرى( ).
Les araignées (Arachnida, Araneae) de la réserve naturelle nationale de Chastreix-Sancy (Puy-de-Dôme)
Authors: COURTIAL Cyril
Published: July 2024

Un premier inventaire des araignées de la réserve naturelle nationale de Chastreix-Sancy incluant l’espace naturel sensible (ENS) de la montagne du Mont a été réalisé en 2021 et 2022. Huit stations d’échantillonnage ont été définies : haut marais évolué, tourbière haute, hêtraie-sapinière, pelouse vivace sèche, prairie subalpine, lande montagnarde ainsi qu’une zone humide forestière et une zone rase après restauration sur l’ENS de la montagne du Mont. De plus, des relevés sur divers habitats ont été réalisés (aulnaie-frênaie, saulaie, hêtraie, tourbière subalpine, pierrier, ripisylve, etc.) et ont permis de largement compléter cet inventaire. Au total, 302 espèces d’araignées (dont trois au niveau générique) ont été identifiées. Au regard de leur rareté, de leur degré de spécialisation et/ou du niveau de menace qui pèse sur elles, 23 espèces peuvent être considérées comme remarquables, dont 14 inscrites sur la liste des araignées menacées (huit en danger d’extinction [EN], dont deux spécifiquement dans le Massif central et six quasi-menacées [NT]). Quarante espèces sont citées pour la première fois d’Auvergne, quatre d’Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Les espèces observées sont majoritairement associées aux milieux ouverts. Les cortèges associés aux tourbières et milieux humides sont parmi les plus remarquables. Les pelouses vivaces sèches non pâturées contribuent à la liste de la réserve par un cortège riche et à affinité xérophile. Des espèces montagnardes, pour certaines d’origine pyrénéenne, ont été mises en évidence. Certaines, présentes uniquement sur les sommets, sont menacées à moyen terme par le changement climatique. Enfin, l’absence de taxons spécialistes et relictuels parmi les cortèges forestiers semble refléter la forte pression anthropique subie par ces milieux au xixe siècle.
Analisis Hambatan Komunikasi Lintas Budaya pada Mahasiswa Suku Mbojo dan Suku Samawa di Universitas Teknologi Sumbawa
Authors: Oktapiansyah Yuda , Taubih Lalu Ahmad
Published: July 2024

This research was conducted at the Sumbawa University of Technology to determine the barriers to cross-cultural communication among Mbojo and Samawa Tribe Students. The method used in this research was Qualitative Descriptive and used Porpusive Sampling to determine sampling. The research subjects were Samawa Tribe Students and Mbojo Tribe Students. In this research the researcher used Uncertainty Reduction Theory to obtain the desired results in the research to be conducted. So, the results of this research are that in language differences there are barriers to cross-cultural communication, then in differences in norms/customs there are various kinds of obstacles that occur due to cultural norms or habits, and finally in the lack of self-confidence both subjects have obstacles. which is almost the same because of the high uncertainty of these results, the suggestion from researchers is that when entering a new culture, you should study so that the uncertainty that will arise can be resolved with low uncertainty.
Pathogenic Bacteria Associated With Tonsillitis
Authors: Mohammed Shahad Saad ,   Technical Institute Of Babylon, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University (ATU), Iraq, Al-Zamali Sarah Kassab Shandaway , AbdulAL-Abass Raghad Obead , Al-Fahham Ali A. ,   College Of Nursing, Department Of Medical Microbiology, Telafer University, Telafer, Iraq,   Microbiology Department, Collage Of Veterinary Medicine, AL-Qasim Green University, Babylon 51013,   Corresponding Author, Faculty Of Nursing, University Of Kufa, Iraq
Published: July 2024

Tonsillitis, is defined as an infection of the palatine tonsils with bacterial or viral agents. It is classified as acute or chronic tonsillitis. This disease has effects on high percentage of individuals worldwide, especially children. Complications of tonsillitis are uncommon, they may include: rheumatic fever, ear infections, sleep apnea, acute glomerulonephritis, peritonsillar abscesses and scarlet fever, and. For chronic, frequent, recurrent tonsillitis, tonsillectomy is the recommended treatment strategy. Literature have listed the bacterial causative agents for acute and chronic tonsillitis, including: Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Haemophilus influenza. This review highlights the main bacterial causes of acute and chronic tonsillitis, their pathogenicity and treatment options.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Impact
Authors: Guston David H.
Published: July 2024

With universities increasingly pursuing societal “impact” as a goal, the academic community must define what impact is and how to bring it about.
Supporting Scientific Citizens
Authors: Margonelli Lisa
Published: July 2024

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A Binational Journey Toward Sustainability
Authors: Scott Christopher A. , Macías Garcia Constantino , Martínez-Tagüeña Natalia , Thornton Thomas F. , Kreidler Heather
Published: July 2024

How a unique collaboration between the US and Mexican academies of science evolved over the course of a decade.
Intersection of Climate Beliefs and Sustainability: An Empirical Study of Energy Efficiency Premiums in the Residential Real Estate Market
Authors: Lin Yuchen
Published: July 2024

Building on both the certification literature and previous work on the impact of climate change on real estate prices, this paper investigates how the prices of more sustainable homes differ from conventional homes. This paper utilizes data from the Green Building Registry and the Yale Climate Opinion Maps, along with Zillow housing price datasets and uses the hedonic pricing model to estimate the economic impact of energy efficiency on housing prices. Using comprehensive sales transaction data merged with energy rating data of U.S. real estate properties, this paper finds that properties with better energy ratings are sold at a premium compared to those with poor energy performance. The results also suggest that the premium is more profound among neighbourhoods that are more concerned about sustainability and environmental issues. The paper contributes meaningfully to the sustainable finance literature and the energy ratings literature. It has the potential to further our understanding of the role of energy ratings on real estate pricing and how climate beliefs may impact this role.
The Impact of Electronic Cigarettes on Junior High School Students –A Case Study of Junior High School Students in Chiayi County, Taiwan
Authors: Wu Guang-Yu
Published: July 2024

Background: Preventing crime or illegal behavior early on, especially among junior high school students whose minds and bodies are still developing, will have a significant impact on their future adult behavior. Electronic cigarettes are emerging contraband, particularly enticing to some junior high school students. Researching this topic can provide insights into how likely junior high school students are to be tempted by novelty. Method: This study adopts a qualitative research approach, conducting semi-structured interviews with five junior high school students who have previously used electronic cigarettes, using purposive sampling to obtain firsthand information and present the perspectives of 14-15-year-olds on electronic cigarettes. Results: Students influence each other through peer relationships, with negative friends or classmates encouraging the adoption of criminal behaviors. Variables related to individual personality and social environment interact to shape criminal behavior. When external social temptations (external forces) and internal tendencies or resistance (internal forces) both lean towards criminal behavior, individuals are more likely to engage in crime. Conclusion: Classical criminology emphasizes the theory of free will, asserting that every individual has the ability to discern right from wrong and freely choose their behavior in pursuit of happiness and avoidance of pain. If the chosen behavior is illegal, punishment must be accepted. Fortunately, in this study case, four out of five students emphasized that they would not smoke electronic cigarettes in the future, citing reasons such as the lack of attractiveness of electronic cigarettes and awareness of the harm they cause to the body.
THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINABLE HRM PRACTICES ON JOB PERFORMANCE IN UAE ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: Barakat Shabnam , Alneyadi Rauda , Alderei Mariam , Bani Malek Sheikha , Alahbabi Fatima , Jasim Mohamed
Published: July 2024

This paper explores the relationship between sustainable human resource management (HRM) practices and job performance within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) healthcare industry. Drawing from the literature on sustainable HRM practices, the study examines the impact of sustainable selection processes, employee empowerment, and training on job performance. The findings reveal significant positive correlations between sustainable selection processes, employee empowerment, and train-ing with job performance. Structured interviews, internal promotion policies, and regular training opportunities were identified as key factors contributing to enhanced job performance. The study underscores the importance of sustainable HRM practices in fostering a motivated, capable, and high-performing workforce. Practical implications for organizations include developing transparent recruitment practices, providing opportunities for career progression, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Future research should explore additional dimensions of sustainable HRM practices and investigate the impact of cultural factors on employee perceptions of HRM practices. Overall, this study highlights the critical role of sustaina-ble HRM practices in enhancing organizational performance and contributing to long-term success and sustainability.
A second order convergent difference scheme for the initial-boundary value problem of Rosenau-Burgers equation
Authors: Dong Sitong , Zhang Xin , Jin Yuanfeng
Published: July 2024

We construct a two-level implicit nonlinear finite difference scheme for the initial boundary value problem of Rosenau-Burgers equation based on the method of order reduction. We discuss conservation, unique solvability, and convergence for the difference scheme. The new scheme is shown to be second-order convergent in time and space. Finally, numerical simulations illustrate our theoretical  analysis.
For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2024/38/abstr.html
Degree of insurance markets integration based on the case of the EU-15 countries
Authors: Lament Marzanna , Bukowski Sławomir
Published: July 2024

The international integration of insurance markets plays an important role in the development of these markets. EU directives freed insurance companies from the requirement to regulate prices and insurance conditions, while also removing other competition-related regulatory obstacles. However, legal systems as well as institutional and cultural features still differ significantly across EU countries. According to the basic concept of financial market integration, the law of one price applies. This means that assets generating identical cash flows have the same price (rate of return) within an integrated financial market. The insurance market is characterised by certain specificity arising from the diversity and complexity of insurance contracts, causing difficulty in assessing integration processes. Consequently, issues related to the integration of the insurance market are poorly recognised and require more in-depth research. The aim of the study discussed in the article is to examine to what degree the insurance markets in the EU-15 countries are integrated. The study period covers the years 1999–2021. The data have been extracted from the databases of OECD Statistics and the European Insurance Occupational Pensions Authority. The measures of the integration of insurance markets have been determined with regard to gross written premium and investments. The empirical analysis was based on statistical and econometric methods and indicated a high level of insurance markets integration of the EU-15 countries. The measurement was based on integration indicators, which showed a further upward trend.
Relevansi Pemikiran Heidegger tentang “Being and Time” terhadap Praktik Tema “Gaya Hidup Berkelanjutan” Siswa SD pada Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila
Authors: Tapung Marianus
Published: July 2024

Pemikiran Martin Heidegger tentang "Being and Time" menjadi landasan filosofis yang kaya untuk memahami hubungan antara manusia dan lingkungan, serta relevansinya dengan praktik gaya hidup berkelanjutan. Dalam konteks pendidikan, pengenalan konsep ini kepada siswa sekolah dasar dapat memberikan dasar yang kuat dalam membangun kesadaran akan pentingnya keberlanjutan lingkungan dan masyarakat. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif analitis untuk mengeksplorasi konsep "Being and Time" Heidegger dan bagaimana konsep tersebut dapat diterapkan dalam pendidikan tentang gaya hidup berkelanjutan. Data dikumpulkan melalui tinjauan literatur tentang pemikiran Heidegger, serta analisis kurikulum dan praktik pembelajaran terkait dengan gaya hidup berkelanjutan di sekolah dasar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsep "Being and Time" Heidegger memiliki relevansi yang signifikan dengan praktik tema Gaya Hidup Berkelanjutan di kalangan siswa sekolah dasar. Konsep keberadaan (Dasein) dan pemahaman tentang waktu dan ruang dapat diintegrasikan ke tema pembelajaran tentang gaya hidup berkelanjutan untuk membentuk pemahaman yang lebih dalam tentang tanggung jawab siswa terhadap lingkungan dan masyarakat. Diskusi menyoroti pentingnya memperkenalkan konsep filosofis seperti "Being and Time" Heidegger dalam pendidikan tentang gaya hidup berkelanjutan sebagai cara untuk mendorong siswa sekolah dasar untuk mengadopsi perilaku yang berkelanjutan. Integrasi konsep ini dapat meningkatkan pemahaman siswa tentang hubungan antara manusia dan lingkungan serta mendorong mereka untuk bertindak secara bertanggung jawab terhadap keberlanjutan lingkungan dan masyarakat, sesuai dengan nilai-nilai Pancasila yang dijunjung tinggi.
Small area estimation under a mixture model
Authors: Chandra Hukum , Bathla HVL , Sud U C
Published: July 2024

Small area estimation (SAE) under a linear mixed model may not be efficient if data contain substantial proportion of zeros than would be expected under standard model assumptions (hereafter zero-inflated data). We discuss the SAE for zero-inflated data under a mixture model (Fletcher et al., 2005 and Karlberg, 2000) that account for excess zeros in the data. Our results from simulation studies show that mixture model based approach for SAE works well and produces an efficient set of small area estimates. An application to real survey data from the National Sample Survey Organisation of India demonstrates the satisfactory performance of the approach.
On efficient difference type estimators
Authors: Swain A. K. P. C.
Published: July 2024

This paper considers a more efficient difference type estimator in a finite population set-up. Ratio type and regression type estimators are derived as special cases. Further efficiencies of these estimators are compared with classical ratio and regression estimators. Numerical illustrations are provided to compare efficiencies of different competitive estimators.
Distribution approximations for Cusum and Cusumsq statistics
Authors: Habibi Reza
Published: July 2024

The cumulative sum (cusum) is an important statistics in testing for a change point. This paper is concerned with the distribution approximations to the cusum statistic under the null and alternative hypotheses. We also consider distribution approximations for the cumulative sum of squares (cusumsq) test statistics. Finally, a discussion section is given.
Resilience, Emotional Reactivity, Positive Attachment and Alienation among Adolescents of Indian Origin Residing in Australia
Authors: Shende Santosh S. ,   Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
Published: July 2024

There is limited research exists on the adaptation of Indians in Australia, posing challenges for first-generation immigrants with transnational ties and values from their homeland. The adjustment difficulty may affect second-generation Australians, particularly in terms of their value systems. This study explores the correlation between Resilience, Emotional Reactivity, Positive Attachment, and Alienation among second-generation Indian-Australian teenagers. This study aims at finding correlation and gender differences in Resilience, Emotional Reactivity, Positive Attachment and Alienation among adolescents of Indian origin raised within Indian immigrated families residing in Australia. Total 180 adolescents of both Genders (Male N= 107, Female N= 73), were included in the study. ‘Resiliency Scales for Children and Adolescents (RSCA) by Sandra Prince-Embury (2006)’ and ‘Bell Relationship Inventory for Adolescents by Morris D Bell, PhD. (BRIA) 2005’ were the tools used. Pearson Correlation indicated that Resilience and Positive attachment are positively correlated. Alienation and Emotional reactivity were positively correlated, whereas negative correlation was found between Resilience and Alienation. In terms of Gender difference females showed higher Emotional reactivity than males.
The influence of effective microorganisms on the yield and quality of individual seed components of different soybean genotypes
Authors: Bajagić Marija , Đukić Vojin , Cvijanović Vojin , Mamlić Zlatica , Đurić Nenad , Ivetić Aleksandra , Sekulić Jovana
Published: July 2024

Soybean as a member of the legume family has a high economic value, thanks to the high protein and oil content of the seed. I n addition, its importance is evidenced by its breeding potential and symbiosis with nodulating bacteria, which facilitates production in increasingly extreme climatic conditions and degraded soil conditions. Considering the need to search for optimal solutions in the production of this legume, in order to achieve high yields and grain quality, research was conducted to determine the effect of applying a microbiological preparation containing effective microorganisms on the yield, and protein and oil content of soybeans. Research was conducted in the period 2016-2018 (factor A), on 6 different soybean genotypes belonging to different ripening groups: 0 (Galina and Valjevka), I (Sava and NS Apolo) and II (Rubin and NS Zita) (factor B), and under fertilization treatments: F0 - control, F1 - NPK fertilizer, and F2 - NPK + microbiological preparation (incorporated into the soil and two foliar treatments) (factor C). It was shown that the application of NPK fertilization treatment in combination with effective microorganisms was the most beneficial for all investigated parameters, with a high statistical significance. This treatment increased yield by 15.67%, protein content by 0.34% and oil content by 0.47% compared to the control. The additional importance of this research is the simultaneous positive impact on protein and oil contents in soybeans, given that they are generally negatively correlated.
Is pain asymbolia a deficit or a syndrome? Historical reflections on an ongoing debate
Authors: Klein Colin , Duval Alexandre
Published: July 2024

Nikola Grahek's influential book Feeling Pain and Being in Pain introduced philosophers to the strange phenomenon of pain asymbolia. Subsequent philosophical debate around asymbolia has been partly taxonomic: the deep question is whether it is best understood as a specific neurological deficit or part of a broader syndrome. This paper looks to the history of asymbolia, positioning the origin of the term within broader historical trends. It shows that strange phenomena about pain and motivation have always presented interpretive challenges, and suggests that the current debate mirrors a historical split between German and French traditions. This does not resolve the debate, but does help place it within broader scientific and philosophical contexts.
World exhibition (EXPO) as a nation branding and soft power platform: The case of Serbia's participation at EXPO 2020 Dubai
Authors: Kovačević Igor , Hristov-Stančić Branislava , Zečević Bojan
Published: July 2024

With a history of over 130 years, World Exhibitions (EXPOs) have positioned themselves as a channel and tool for implementing the concept of soft power and nation branding. The EXPO 2020 Dubai is the first mega event organized live in the post-COVID period for regular visitors, and the figure of over 24 million visits justified the expectations of Dubai and the UAE in terms of communicating key messages of soft power and positioning the destination. On the other hand, the host's significant investments in the amount of over 7.7 billion dollars during the preparatory and event period will be justified through long-term legacy economic effects amounting to over 42 billion dollars and over 1 million jobs. In addition to the large number of participants, Serbia also had its own pavilion. The focus of its participation, through the aspects of soft power and nation branding, has been on the further establishment of high political-economic relations with the host country, along with the activities aimed at building the destination's image as a regional center of the Western Balkans in the fields of science, business, and development activities. The paper presents key concepts of soft power and nation branding, key specifics of EXPO organization, examples in the field of national brand communication for selected participating countries, as well as key indicators regarding the organization of EXPO 2020 Dubai and Serbia's success as a participating country.
Knowledge transfer and organizational learning in management practice in international automotive company
Authors: Barjaktarović Sandra
Published: July 2024

This paper aims to illustrate the practice of utilizing organizational learning within one of the world's leading companies in the automotive industry to enhance its competitiveness. The objective of the paper is to provide detailed insights into the methods and fundamental mechanisms of knowledge transfer between the parent company and its subsidiaries, while examining both the obstacles and incentives for such knowledge transfer. Finally, this paper analyzes the concepts of knowledge and organizational learning, aiming to establish the relationship between theoretical concepts of organizational learning and practical, modern organizational solutions.
The national and political mission of fra Grgur-Grgo Škarić (1831-1876): For the public good of the Serbian nation
Authors: Teinović Bratislav
Published: July 2024

Fra Grgur-Grgo Škarić is one of the most secretive historical figures of the political life in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 1860/70s. Škarić was born on July 13, 1831 in Županjac (formerly Duvno, now Tomislavgrad) in West Herzegovina where, according to Škarić himself, "the Serbs-Catholics reside". He completed the elementary education at the Franciscan school in Čerigaj near Široki Brijeg. At that time he changed the name Jure that he was given at birth to Grgur-Grgo. He graduated the Franciscan theology and philosophy in Venice. As a professor at the Catholic seminary in Široki Brijeg (1866-1869), he taught his students the Serbian national spirit, swearing them "for the public good of the Serbian nation". The pressure he was exposed to due to the national mission he was leading and suspicions that he was preparing an uprising, forced him to defect in the autumn of 1869 to the Principality of Serbia, where he received citizenship and financial aid from its government. The Serbian regent Jovan Ristić was the patron of Škarić's plan to launch the "Society of Roman Catholic Youth in Herzegovina", which had the main tasks of eradicating the hatred of the Catholics towards the Orthodox, awakening among the Catholics the spirit of Serbian nationality and the idea of liberation, assuring Catholics that they were of the Orthodox faith until the 14 th century and that the word Serb does not mean religion, but nationality. While in Belgrade, he worked closely with Serbian government's top three people in charge of conspiratorial activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Nićifor Dučić, Niko Jovanović Okan and Gavro Vučković-Krajišnik. Under the name of "Jova Kosanović", he worked for the Serbian ministry of foreign affairs until the January 1, 1873, as an agent and representative of the "Catholic element of Bosnia and Herzegovina". For the next two years he was preparing the uprising in his homeland of western Herzegovina. Škarić left the uprising in which he was actively involved from the first day in the vicinity of Ljubuški, for an unknown reason. He also ended his life in a mysterious way at the end of 1876 in Zagreb, where he was buried the same year.
Coat of arms, flag and anthem of the Republic of Serbia: Potection trought misdemeanor liability
Authors: Dinić Nikola
Published: July 2024

The coat of arms, flag and anthem are the bearers of national identity, and their legal regulation and protection would be of particular interest to every country. Serbian identity wandering in the 20th century is also reflected in the arrangement of state symbols and the insufficiently arranged manner of their use. With the adoption of the Law on the Appearance and Use of the Coat of Arms, Flag and Anthem of the Republic of Serbia in 2009, a certain step forward was made in the sense that this law regulates the symbols that represent the Republic of Serbia, the basic rules on displaying the coat of arms and the flag, restrictions on their uses, their appearance, the anthem and the occasions when the anthem is performed, as well as the penal provisions for non-compliance with the provisions prescribed by this law. However, despite this, the matter concerning state symbols is still not adequately regulated in terms of misdemeanor liability of a certain category of persons: possible perpetrators of misdemeanors, thus leaving the possibility for abuses, i.e. for unpunished violation of legal provisions concerning the protection of state symbols. This primarily refers to the category of legal entities as subjects of violations, namely the Republic of Serbia, territorial autonomy and local self-government units and their bodies.
Sustainability of modern economic systems
Authors: Paspalj Miodrag , Paspalj Dušanka , Milojević Irena
Published: July 2024

The world economic crisis that began in 2007 is a phenomenon comparable only to the crisis of 1929. The depth of the crisis, which is still ongoing, is hidden by state interventions and its effects are more visible on the employment side in relation to the fall in the gross social product (GDP). The costs of the crisis are enormous and are reflected in the lost GDP growth, in the tremendous growth of public debts and the huge monetary expansion, the consequences of which are not clearly visible for now. Developed countries are re-examining the prevailing monetary practice and showing much greater tolerance towards inflation than at any time in the past three decades. The introduction of stronger financial regulation is underway, especially in the countries of the European Union. There is no agreement on the world stage regarding the degree of control that should be introduced in the financial sphere, and developing countries are always much more vulnerable in financial crises because they cannot be financed by printing money. The risk of crisis is more clearly seen through the current balance deficit and the level of external debt, than through the level of the budget deficit and the level of public debt.
Ranking of the most important criteria for the selection of the mining method for non-stratified deposits
Authors: Bogdanović Dejan , Dehghani Hesam , Saki Farshad , Miletić Slavica
Published: July 2024

Selecting and planning of the mining method for non-stratified deposits is the most delicate and complex process on which the success of the mine depends. This procedure is basically a multi-criteria decision making problem in which the aim is to select the best mining method from many alternatives. The aim of this paper is to show the influence of many factors (criteria) in the selecting of the most suitable mining method and to determine their influence on this process. The eight groups of influencing factors, i.e. criteria, were taken into account-geometric data on the ore body, the mechanical characteristics of the massif, the ore reserves, the situation on the surface of the terrain, the workforce, the possible environmental hazards, the market conditions and the safe working conditions. The AHP method was used for ranking these criteria. The ranking was carried out by mining experts and managers of various underground mines in Serbia using the group decision method. The results obtained show a clear distinction between the individual criteria when selecting the best mining method. Furthermore, the results clearly show the importance of the ranking process in determining the most influential criteria in this very complex process.
Hydrophobized limestone as filler in polymer materials
Authors: Mihajlović Slavica , Đorđević Nataša , Matijašević Srđan , Vlahović Milica , Kašić Vladan
Published: July 2024

The article shows changes in certain mechanical properties of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) depending on the quality of added limestone as a filler. Natural limestone and limestone hydrophobicized with stearic acid were added. Modification experiments were carried out with "wet" and "dry" processes in order to find out the required amount of stearic acid for a complete surface coating of limestone-degree of coating 99.90%. Coating of the limestone surface was achieved in the "wet" process with 1.5% stearic acid, while in the "dry" process the same degree of coating was achieved with 3% stearic acid. A significant amount of both "wet" and "dry" modified limestone was prepared. Such a product was added to PVC mixture in order to investigate mechanical properties of the obtained PVC product. Research into the mechanical properties of PVC has shown that PVC containing limestone modified by the "wet" process exhibits better mechanical properties than that containing limestone modified by the "dry" process. For example, PVC obtained from a mixture containing limestone modified by the "wet" process with 1.5% stearic acid shows a better tensile strength of 54.20 MPa, while limestone modified by the "dry" process with 3% stearic acid shows a tensile strength 53.20 MPa.
Determination of parameters for wet grinding of phosphates in a laboratory ball mill and classification in a hydrocyclone
Authors: Lazić Predrag , Nikšić Đurica , Živković Vladan , Todorović Nemanja
Published: July 2024

The company Elixir Prahovo uses dry grinding of raw phosphate in its production process. However, due to increased moisture in the raw phosphate causing difficulties in the dry grinding phase, the possibility of introducing wet grinding is being considered at the industrial plant in Prahovo. The moisture content of the incoming raw phosphate varies from barge to barge, ranging between 5-10% H2O, which is very high for the dry grinding process and create certain problems in the transportation system (the system of apron conveyors). To assess the possibility of wet grinding of phosphates, predefined laboratory tests were conducted at the Department of Mineral Processing of the Faculty of Mining and Geology in Belgrade. This paper presents a portion of the results obtained during the aforementioned tests, which relate to the tested sample and its processing, as well as the determination of the particle size distribution of the initial sample, density, and bulk mass of phosphate ore. T In further investigations, grindability tests were conducted in a laboratory ball mill, and hydrocyclone tests were conducted on the ground phosphate in a laboratory hydrocyclone. Based on the results of these investigations, the necessary technological parameters have been determined to propose a scheme for the technological process of wet grinding and classification of phosphate. These parameters primarily relate to the material distribution in the hydrocyclone, pulp density in classification, and the particle size distribution of the ground phosphate.
Underground loading-haulage equipment selection with application of TOPSIS method with different weighting methods of criteria
Authors: Krivošić Vladimir , Crnogorac Luka , Tokalić Rade
Published: July 2024

The choice of adequate mining machines is one of the most complex problems in the underground exploitation of mineral raw materials. The weight of such a decision is reflected in the high prices of these machines and the occurrence of even greater costs during their use if their choice was wrongly conceived. There are numerous examples from practice in which such decisions were made solely on the basis of comparing the prices of machines, without considering any of the remaining important parameters that over time can bring significant benefits or harm to the investor. In this paper, by applying the TOPSIS method with different weighting methods of criteria the most suitable loader for work in the underground mine in question was selected. Based on 7 different criteria, a selection was made between 6 different loaders, which were produced by 3 different renowned manufacturers of mining equipment. The final benefit of this work, in addition to the selection of the optimal loader, is that with some corrections, it can also be applied to the selection of other mining equipment in underground mines such as: trucks, boomers or bolters.
Loneliness and life satisfaction in old age: The moderating effect of executive functions
Authors: Kodžopeljić Jasmina , Pekić Jasmina , Milovanović Ilija
Published: July 2024

Satisfaction with life in old age, as well as with the previously achieved life goals, is marked as a prominent factor in successful ageing, i.e. maintaining psychological well-being in old age. On the other hand, in a wide range of challenges that individuals face in late life, the relevant literature especially highlights loneliness, which is considered as an undermining factor of life satisfaction. In order to examine the variety of connections of cognitive variables with loneliness and thereby contribute to the quality of ageing, the research aims to examine the moderating role of working memory and inhibitory control in the relationship between socioemotional loneliness and a general assessment of life satisfaction in old age. The research was conducted on a sample of 198 respondents (65.7% women) over the age of 65 (M = 75.38, SD = 7.13) from the territory of Vojvodina, Republic of Serbia. The following instruments were used to measure the variables of interest: the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (DJGLS), the Adult Executive Functioning Inventory (ADEXI) and the Satisfaction With Life Scale-3 (SWLS-3). The obtained results indicate that, in the elderly with higher efficiency of working memory, lower ability of inhibitory control leads to loneliness, which has significant negative effects on life satisfaction. On the other hand, in the older people with lower working memory efficiency, the level of inhibition ability does not significantly determine the relationship between loneliness and life satisfaction. The obtained results offer clear guidelines for the development of practical implications, both in the domain of reducing the experience of loneliness, and the domain of improving the executive functions of the elderly, primarily inhibitory control.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PASSING BOLA VOLI MENGGUNAKAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN DEMONSTRASI PADA SISWA KELAS V UPT SPF SDI KAMPUS IKIP
Authors: Amal Nurhikma , Risan Rahmad
Published: July 2024

This study aims to enhance volleyball passing learning outcomes using the demonstration method, thereby improving student learning quality. The research, employing classroom action research, focused on fifth grade students at UPT SPF SDI KAMPUS IKIP. Data was collected across two cycles, with performance test results serving as the primary instrument. Results showed significant improvements between cycle 1 (75.33%) and cycle 2 (100%), demonstrating a 24.67% increase. The study concludes that the demonstration method effectively enhances volleyball passing learning outcomes for fifth grade students at UPT SPF SDI KAMPUS IKIP, suggesting its adoption by physical education teachers facing similar challenges in the Sekadau sub-district.
Ninth-grade students’ conceptual understanding of the number line
Authors: Ünal Zehra E. , Ala Aslı M. , Kartal Gamze , Özel Serkan , Geary David C.
Published: July 2024

Sixty (35 girls and 25 boys) 9th-grade students’ conceptual understanding of the number line was qualitatively assessed through verbal explanations and visual representations. The assessment included an open-ended question focused on students’ number line descriptions and the explanations coalesced around six features: sequential ordering (i.e., numbers are sequentially represented), positivity-negativity of numbers (i.e., the number line contains positive and negative numbers), non-centrality (i.e., zero does not have to be in the center), infinity, increment flexibility (i.e., number line increments can vary), and continuity (i.e., numbers can be placed anywhere between minus infinity and plus infinity without breaks). The students’ explanations show that these six features emerge in five successive stages in the conceptual understanding of the number line. These stages are (1) no knowledge, (2) sequential ordering and positivity-negativity, (3) infinity and non-centrality, (4) incremental flexibility, and (5) continuity. The last two stages were not found in most descriptions. The results suggest that students’ understanding of the number line is incomplete and may be overestimated by commonly used quantitative assessments of number line knowledge.
Artificial Intelligence And Applications
Authors: Murugesan Dr. S. ,   Associate Professor and Head  Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science  Tagore Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India., Bharathiraja Dr. N. , Meenakshi Ms. D. , Selvalakshmi Dr. B. ,   Associate Professor  Department of Computer Science and Engineering Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology Chitkara University, Punjab, India.,   Assistant Professor  Department of Computer Science and Engineering Tagore Engineering College Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.,   Associate Professor  Department of Computer Science and Engineering Tagore Engineering College Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: July 2024

In “Artificial Intelligence and Applications,” the fundamentals and ethics of AI are thoroughly examined, along with its many practical applications in domains such as consumer electronics, automotive engineering, manufacturing, banking, robotics and automation, electronic devices and systems, and predictive analysis. A one volume covering all the bases, this book covers every angle of AI and all it can do.
Problem Solving Techniques
Authors: Sharel Dr. J. ,   Department of Computer Science Christopher Arts & Science College (Women) Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli District – 627108 Tamil Nadu, India., Joice Mrs. G. Baby ,   Department of Computer Science Christopher Arts & Science College (Women) Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli District – 627108 Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: July 2024

This book helps to familiarize with writing algorithms, fundamentals of C and philosophy of problem solving. It provides a brief idea to implement different programming constructs and decomposition of problems into functions. It explores the use of a data flow diagram and pseudocode to implement solutions. This book briefly defines and uses the concept of arrays with simple applications. It also provokes the understanding about operating systems and their uses. Successful completion of this book helps the students use various techniques in approaching problems like understanding the problem, decomposing it, recognizing the pattern, writing pseudocode, constructing flowcharts and developing algorithms.