bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fostering Participation in Gender Budgeting: A proposal for an online system to enhance citizens' engagement in gender-responsive budgeting
Authors: Mattei Giorgia , Santolamazza Valentina , Elia Beatrice
Published: April 2022

A controversial issue in the public management literature is the role attributed to women. Analyzing the existing literature, few works have been written about how the presence of women is valued in the public sector. From this analysis, several discriminatory elements are still present, and gender equality seems to be far away. However, this objective must continue to be pursued, also considering the relevance given to the gender equality issue by the United Nations in the Sustainable Development Goals. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to implement political, economic and societal legislation, programs and policies to minimize the differences between men and women. In this perspective, Gender Budgeting (GB) could be an interesting field of research. It consists of a systematic review about how women benefit from public sector expenditures, an adjustment of budgets to ensure equality of access to public sector expenditures, enhancing productive capacity and meeting social needs. However, GB could be adopted differently and could produce several results. In particular, the implementation of GB as a participatory tool is still nowadays a challenge and could be fascinating to analyze, considering the various benefits that a participatory approach could imply. One of the main reasons for the lack of direct citizens involvement in GB is that it was initially developed from a macro-perspective at the national budget. On the other hand, other participatory tools, such as the participatory budget, originate at the local level. Therefore, examining the existing literature and focusing on two different processes, but with some overlapping characteristics elements, namely participatory budgeting and gender budgeting, the present research aims to create a participatory GB framework, investigating the insertion of a participatory perspective in the process, specifically women’s engagement, not neglecting the relevance of digitalization to this end.
The Transmuted Marshall-Olkin Extended Topp-Leone Distribution
Authors: Opone Festus C. , Osemwenkhae Joseph E.
Published: April 2022

In this paper, we introduced an extension of the Marshall-Olkin Extended Topp-Leone distribution using the quadratic rank transmutation map (QRTM). Statistical properties of the proposed distribution are examined and its parameter estimates are obtained using the maximum likelihood method. A real data set defined on a unit interval is employed to illustrate the usefulness of the proposed distribution among existing distributions with bounded support.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE CLIMATIC INDEX OF DEGREE-DAYS ON THE VITALITY OF 3-YEAR-OLD SEEDLINGS OF SCOTS PINE FROM SEEDS GRADED BY SPECTROMETRIC FEATURES
Authors: Novikova Tatyana , Malysheva Veronika , Petrishchev E.
Published: April 2022

The natural and production conditions of the growth of scots pine during forest restoration determine the research of the degree of interrelation of exogenous temperature factors with and technological processes of seed sorting with the quality of forest reproductive material. Descriptive statistics of biometric parameters of the height and diameter of the root neck were determined for the first, second, and third growing periods of individuals of Scots pine obtained by autumn transplanting containerized (1+0) seedlings sprouted from seeds conditioned by spectrometric properties to a post-pyrogenic site. The correlation relationship of the average variant of the exogenous index of degree days GDD, as well as the average variant of vitality indices was evaluated using the Spearman method based on the SPSS Statistics application software package. The degree of influence of the exogenous degree-day index on the DQI index of Scots pine crops in the 3rd growing season after transplanting containerized seedlings (1+0) sprouted from seeds of different spectrometric fractions is characterized by a weak positive correlation (p = 0.170; p = 0.05). The technological process of separating the light fraction of Scots pine seeds for the production of containerized seedlings demonstrates the best vitality indices in transplanted crops at the end of VP-III, statistically significantly (p = 0.05) differing from other spectrometric groups within the natural production conditions of this study
Critical Study on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Indian Legal Sectors
Authors: Vijippriya RA
Published: April 2022

Present years have seen the utilization of artificial intelligence in an assortment of industries, from inn attendant robots to robotized amusement and wireless use cases. It is difficult to exaggerate the effect of artificial intelligence on a wide scope of sectors. Along these lines, the Indian legalindustry has encountered generally minimal mechanical progression, and lawyers there are as yet familiar with and relying upon arrangements that were created quite a while back. With regards to the act of regulation in India, artificial intelligence can have a huge effect. Legal examination may be one of the main regions where AI could adversely affect the law. Not long after utilizing Artificial Intelligence, lawyers approach an abundance of data on the Indian legalsystem, which is continuously creating and extending. To do legal research today, a significant number of worker hours are essential; at the same time, with Artificial Intelligence, the entire legal brotherhood might be leveled out. The idea of the Indian legal calling is with the end goal that the whole method is done physically since the legalsector is as yet accepted to be work intensive. Therefore, AI is as yet in its beginning stages, with numerous more established champions accepting that innovation ought not to be utilized widely since it might ultimately assume control over man, thus keeping away from the possibility of AI in regulation. Hence, the current study has been done with a view to highlight the part of Artificial Intelligence in Indian Legal Sectors.
Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea in Children Caused by Clostridium Difficile Infection: Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Романова О.Н. , Довнар-Запольская О.Н. , Преображенская О.А. , Матуш Л.И. , Сергей Ж.С. , Манкевич Р.Н. , Лагир Г.М. , Кастюкевич Л.И. , Коломиец Н.Д.
Published: April 2022

В статье представлен обзор современных данных об антибиотикоассоциированной диарее, обусловленной Clostridium difficile, у детей. Описаны типы антибиотикоассоциированной диареи, обусловленной Clostridium difficile, у детей. Приведены результаты зарубежных исследований по диагностике, лечению Clostridium difficile-инфекции в детском возрасте.

The article presents an overview of current data on antibiotic-associated diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile in children. The types of antibiotic-associated diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile in children are described. The results of foreign studies on the diagnosis and treatment of Clostridium difficile infection in childhood are presented.
Malariogenic Situation in Minsk. Endemic Territories for Malaria in the Republic of Belarus
Authors: Яковлев-Малых Н.Н. , Батуревич Л.В. , Шевякова Е.В. , Кокарева М.В. , Сушко Г.В.
Published: April 2022

Изменение климата и различные природные аномалии увеличили ареал обитания комаров, особенно рода Anohpeles, что в итоге привело к распространению трансмиссивных заболеваний, таких как малярия, за пределы типичных для нее территорий. Растущая глобализация торговли, путешествий и миграции населения способствуют широкому распространению малярии во всем мире. Несмотря на то, что Беларусь не является основной эндемичной зоной по малярии, отмечается увеличение случаев привозной инфекции в нашу страну.

Climate change and various natural anomalies have led to the expansion of the habitat of mosquitoes, especially the genus Anohpeles, which ultimately led to the spread of vector-borne diseases, such as malaria, beyond its typical territories. The growing globalization of trade, travel and migration is contributing to the widespread malaria throughout the world. Despite the fact that Belarus is not the main endemic area for malaria, there is an increase in the number of imported infections in our country.
Microbiological Characteristics of Sepsis in Children
Authors: Сергиенко Е.Н. , Романова О.Н.
Published: April 2022

В течение последних десятилетий значительно возрос интерес мирового сообщества к проблеме сепсиса. Несмотря на достижения современной фундаментальной и клинической медицины, сепсис по-прежнему отличает значительная распространенность и высокая летальность. По данным ВОЗ, в мире ежегодно диагностируется около 20–30 миллионов случаев сепсиса, а летальность составляет от 2% до 60%, при развитии септического шока может достигать 80–90%.Цель. Изучение этиологической структуры сепсиса у детей.Материалы и методы. В ретроспективном исследовании с 2009 по 2021 г. были проанализированы 377 медицинских карт стационарных пациентов с сепсисом в возрасте от 1 месяца до 18 лет, которые находились на лечении в УЗ «Городская детская инфекционная клиническая больница» Минска.Результаты. В статье представлены особенности этиологической структуры сепсиса у детей с учетом возраста.Заключение. У пациентов с сепсисом, которые находились на лечении в УЗ «Городская детская инфекционная клиническая больница» Минска, в этиологической структуре преобладают грамотрицательные возбудители.

Over the past decades, the interest of the world community in the problem of sepsis has increased significantly. Despite the achievements of modern fundamental and clinical medicine, sepsis is still characterized by a significant prevalence and high mortality. According to WHO, about 20–30 million cases of sepsis are diagnosed annually in the world, and the mortality rate ranges from 2% to 60%, with the development of septic shock it can reach up to 80–90%.Purpose. To study the etiological structure of sepsis in children.Materials and methods. In a retrospective study from 2009 to 2021, 377 medical records of inpatient patients with sepsis aged from 1 month to 18 years who were treated at the Municipal Children’s Infectious Diseases Clinical Hospital in Minsk were analyzed.Results. The article presents the features of the etiological structure of sepsis in children, taking into account age.Conclusion. In patients with sepsis who were treated at the Municipal Children’s Infectious Diseases Clinical Hospital in Minsk. the etiological structure is dominated by gram-negative pathogens.
Analisis Sistem Antrian pada Pelayanan Help Desk UPT TIK Institut Teknologi Sumatera Menggunakan Teori Antrian
Authors: Rianti Dwi , Mukhaiyar Utriweni , Mardianto Lutfi
Published: April 2022

The analysis of the queuing system at the Help Desk service of the UPT TIK Institut Teknologi Sumatera includes the number of ticket arrivals, the average length of service time, and the number of service facilities (admin). The data for the number of Help Desk tickets are Poisson distributed and the service time is the Exponential distribution. The size of the steady-state in the service has a value of so that an analysis of the performance size of the queue system can be carried out. The data used in the study are Help Desk ticket data for the period November 2020-February 2021. The results obtained indicate that the queue model for the Help Desk service can be added to the server (admin). The addition of a server in the service can reduce the workload significantly. The queue model that can be applied is M/M/3:FCFS/∞/∞ by adding one server (admin), from the previous model, namely M/M/2:FCFS/∞/∞.
Analisis Kestabilan Solusi Soliton pada Persamaan Schrodinger Nonlinier Diskrit Nonlokal
Authors: Putra Gusrian , Septaningtiyas Hanifah , Nabila Elsa , Arianti Br Tarigan Lisa
Published: April 2022

In this paper, the Nonlocal Discrete Nonlinear Schrodinger (DNLS) equation that interpolates the Nonlocal Ablowitz-Ladik DNLS and the Nonlocal Cubic DNLS equations and its stability are studied in detail. The solution of the Nonlocal SNLD equation is a soliton wave in the form of a Gaussian ansatz obtained using the method of Variational Approximation (VA). The stability of the solution is also analyzed using the VA. These semi-analytical results are then compared to numerical results. The soliton and its stability obtained via VA is concluded to be having a fairly good conformity with numerical results.
Analisis Prediksi Data Kasus Covid-19 di Provinsi Lampung Menggunakan Recurrent Neural Network (RNN)
Authors: Ghozi Akhdan Aziz , Aprianti Ayu , Dimas Ahmad Dzaki Putra , Fauzi Rifky
Published: April 2022

This study aims to examine the architectural performance of the Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) model in predicting Covid-19 cases in Lampung Province. The RNN method is part of Deep Learning which will be used to model data on Covid-19 cases in Lampung Province from March 26, 2020 to March 28, 2021. The RNN model was chosen because the Covid-19 data is in the form of a time series and the advantages of RNN are that it can capture information on the data time series using multiple network layers which allow better modeling and resulting in high prediction accuracy. The data is divided into 3, namely active cases, recovered cases, and dead cases. After preparing the data, the 368 data were divided into 294 initial latih data and 74 test data. After latih on the data for each data, then a test is carried out on the data for each data as a reference for predicting the latest data. The most optimal results show the cumulative active case model with RMSE=0.0022; for cumulative recovery cases obtained RMSE = 0.0007; while the cumulative death cases obtained RMSE = 0.0012. Based on the modeling error, then make predictions on the three cases which results in RMSE = 0.001 for cumulative active cases; RMSE=0.0027 for cumulative recovery cases; and RMSE=0.001 for cumulative death cases.
Kalibrasi Model Soil Moisture Accounting dengan Software HEC-HMS di Stasiun Debit Pasir Pangaraian
Authors: Handayani Yohanna Lilis , Adya Ariska Gopal , Ketaren David Imannuel
Published: April 2022

This research aims to compare the results of the calibration of the Soil Moisture Accounting (SMA) model using Percent Error in Volume (PEV) and Peak Weighted Root Mean Square Error (RMSE). The SMA model calibration uses the HEC-HMS (Hydrologic Engineering Center – Hydrologic Modeling System). There are 12 calibrated parameters by automatic calibration. The input data are the area of the watershed, daily rainfall, daily discharge data and climatological data. The data used is data from 2008 to 2017. The results show that PEV performance shows good results. While the RMSE showed poor results. PEV results are best at 7 years of calibration and 3 years of verification. The length of the calibration data has not affected the verification results.
Pengaruh Penambahan Kalsium Klorida (CaCl2) Terhadap Kuat Tekan Bata Ringan
Authors: Aprilia Andoni Elsa , Suryanita Reni , Maizir Harnedi
Published: April 2022

Bata ringan adalah batu bata yang lebih ringan dari bata biasa. Bata ringan kini mulai banyak dipakai untuk konstruksi dinding, karena bata ringan mempunyai sifat lebih tahan air, tahan api, serta biayanya lebih hemat dan efektif. Material penyusun bata ringan berupa semen, pasir, air, foam agent (busa), dan bahan tambah lainnya seperti campuran kimiawi. Salah satu bahan tambah kimiawi yang dapat digunakan yaitu kalsium klorida (CaCl2). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penambahan kalsium klorida (CaCl2) terhadap kuat tekan pada bata ringan dengan variasi 0%, 0,5%, 1%, 1,5%, 2% dan 2,5% dengan agregat halus dari Taratak Buluh, Kampar. Adapun pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimental dengan benda uji berbentuk kubus dengan panjang 10 cm, lebar 10 cm dan tinggi 10 cm. Proses pengujian kuat tekan bata ringan pada umur 3 hari, 7 hari dan 28 hari. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan kuat tekan optimum campuran kalsium klorida (CaCl2) yaitu pada variasi  2% sebesar 0,645 MPa umur 3 hari, 0,88 MPa umur 7 hari dan 1,28 MPa umur 28 hari. Berdasarkan penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa penambahan kalsium klorida (CaCl2) dengan variasi tertentu dapat meningkatkan nilai kuat tekan pada bata ringan. Diharapkan hasil penelitian ini dapat memberikan masukan untuk ilmu dan pengetahuan baru dalam bidang Teknik Sipil, khususnya mengenai bahan tambah kalsium klorida (CaCl2).
SOME FEATURES OF THE DEPENDENCE OF NITRATE CONTENT IN APPLES FROM ORCHARDS OF DIFFERENT PURPOSES
Authors: Слынько Е.Е. , Слынько А.Ю. , Мироновский А.Н. , Ярлыков Н.Г.
Published: April 2022

В качестве объекта исследований использовали яблоки сортов Антоновка, Мельба, Звёздочка, Коричные, Пепин шафранный, Китайка, собранные в разных районах Ярославской и Нижегородской областей. Целью исследований являлось определение особенностей зависимости количественного содержания нитратов в яблоках разных сортов из садов разного назначения. Во всех исследованных сортах яблок уровень содержания нитратов не превышал предельно допустимую концентрацию (ПДК), которая соответствует 60 мг/кг. Не обнаружено превышения ПДК в яблоках из экологически неблагоприятных мест сбора: садов в поселке Пыра, входящего в состав городского округа г. Дзержинск Нижегородской области, и в деревне Прусово Ярославского района Ярославской области. Наибольшее и наименьшее содержание нитратов зафиксировано в яблоках садов («Борок 4» и «Борок 5») одной географической локации – Ярославская область, Некоузский район, посёлок Борок – и не зависит от сорта яблок. Наименьшее содержание нитратов обнаружено в яблоках садов преимущественно декоративного назначения, где яблоки выращивают для личного потребления и не используют удобрения. Наибольшее содержание нитратов выявлено в садах, где яблоки выращивают для продажи и используют разнообразные агрохимические средства повышения урожайности.

Apples of the varieties Antonovka, Melba, Zvezdochka, Korichnye, Pepin saffron, Kitayka collected in different areas of the Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod regions were used as the object of research. The purpose of the research was to determine the features of the dependence of the quantitative content of nitrates in apples of different varieties from orchards of different purposes. In all apple varieties examined the nitrate level did not exceed the maximum permissible concentration (MPC) which corresponds to 60 mg/kg. No excess of MPC was found in apples from environmentally unfavorable collection places: orchards in the village of Pyra, which is part of the urban district of Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod Region, and in the village of Prusovo, Yaroslavl District, Yaroslavl Region. The highest and lowest nitrate content was recorded in the apples of orchards ("Borok 4" and "Borok 5") of one geographical location – Yaroslavl Region, Nekouz District, Borok Village – and does not depend on the apple variety. The lowest content of nitrates was found in the apples of orchards mainly for decorative purposes, where apples are grown for personal consumption and do not use fertilizers. The highest content of nitrates was found in orchards, where apples are grown for sale and a variety of agrochemical means to increase yields are used.
INFLUENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF AUTOMATED SYSTEMS OF PHYSICAL PHENOMENA OCCURRING IN SINUSOIDAL CURRENT CIRCUITS
Authors: Пустовая О.А. , Пустовой Е.А. , Илюхина Т.А.
Published: April 2022

Приводится обзор влияния качества электрической энергии и несимметричных режимов работы на системы автоматического управления технологическими линиями в сельском хозяйстве, с учётом приоритетных направлений развития российской промышленности и сельского хозяйства, а также с учётом перспективы цифровизации экономики страны. Рассмотрен вопрос влияния качества электроэнергии на термическое состояние электронных компонентов, работу асинхронных двигателей и другого оборудования. Показана возможность проведения диагностики электрического оборудования при помощи преобразования Парка. За время исследования среднее значение перекоса фаз по напряжению составило 3%, по току – 26,7%, для осветительного оборудования по напряжению – до 14%. Рассмотрено влияние перекоса фаз на работу цифровых систем управления высокого и низкого уровня автоматики и на компоненты электронных схем. Показано влияние перекоса токов и напряжений на деградацию электронных компонентов, в том числе SMD компонентов и микроконтроллеров. Показана возможность термического пробоя на примере твердотельного реле управления, которое было использовано совместно с асинхронным двигателем. Предложены методы устранения негативного влияния низкого качества электрической энергии и несимметрии токов и напряжений. Для устранения перекоса фаз высокотехнологичное оборудование рекомендуется подключать с использованием промышленных стабилизаторов напряжения, а также вести работу по модернизации электрических сетей 0,4 кВ.

An overview of the influence of the quality of electric energy and asymmetric operating modes on automatic control systems of technological lines in agriculture is given, taking into account the priority areas of the development of Russian industry and agriculture, as well as taking into account the prospect of digitalization of the country's economy. The issue of influence of electric power quality on thermal state of electronic components, operation of asynchronous motors and other equipment is considered. The possibility of electrical equipment diagnostics by means of Park's transformation is shown. During the research the average value of phase imbalance in voltage was 3%, in current – 26.7%, for lighting equipment in voltage – up to 14%. Influence of phase imbalance on operation of digital control systems of high and low level of automation and on components of electronic circuits is considered. The influence of current and voltage distortion on the degradation of electronic components, including SMD components and microcontrollers, is shown. The possibility of thermal breakdown is shown on the example of a solid-state control relay, which was used together with an asynchronous motor. Methods of elimination of negative influence of low quality of electric energy and asymmetry of currents and voltages are proposed. To eliminate phase imbalance high-tech equipment is recommended to be connected using industrial voltage stabilizers, as well as to modernize 0.4 kV electrical networks.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF METHODS FOR MEASURING THE TRANSIENT THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DIGITAL INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
Authors:   Ulyanovsk State Technical University at the Ulyanovsk Branch of the Kotel’nikov IRE, Sergeev Vyacheslav A. , Tetenkin Yaroslav G. ,   Ulyanovsk Branch of the Kotel’nikov IRE, Trukhin Mikhail V. ,   Ulyanovsk Branch of the Kotel’nikov IRE, Lamzin Vladimir A. ,   Ulyanovsk State Technical University at the Ulyanovsk Branch of the Kotel’nikov IRE
Published: April 2022

The article gives an outline of linear thermal models of digital integrated circuits (DIC) and methods for measuring transient thermal characteristics (TTC). It specifies the disadvantages of the methods for measuring the TTC of DIC according to the JESD51-1 Standard using DIC protective diodes as heat sources and temperature sensors and the method using the oscillation frequency of a ring generator built on DIC logic elements as a temperature-sensitive parameter. A new method for measuring the TTC of DIC with simultaneous heating of all logic elements (LE) of DIC by switching them with highfrequency pulses and using all LE DIC as temperature sensors is described, which allows to increase the sensitivity and accuracy of measurement several times, as well as to evaluate the thermal parameters of individual LE in the DIC. The article gives a variant of the device implementing this method. The results of the experimental verification of the method based on the DIC of domestic and foreign production are matching with the results of measuring the TTC of DIC by changing the frequency of the ring generator.
METHODS AND TOOLS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND VERIFICATION OF UML MODELS OF A SET OF REQUIREMENTS TO AUTOMATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SYSTEMS
Authors:   A.F. Mozhaysky’s Military-Space Academy, Baev Aleksey V. , Samonov Aleksandr V. ,   A.F. Mozhaysky’s Military-Space Academy, Safonov Vadim M. ,   A.F. Mozhaysky’s Military-Space Academy, Krasnov Sergey V. ,   Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University, Malyshev Sergey R. ,   A.F. Mozhaysky’s Military-Space Academy
Published: April 2022

The article describes the methods and tools for developing and verifying a formal model of a set of requirements to the automated management systems for complicated organizational and technical systems in accordance with the methodology of the model-oriented approach. A classification characteristics quality of a set of requirements is proposed. The methodology and means of automated development of a formal model of a set of requirements, its transformation and loading into the environment of the Neo4j graph database are presented. Methods and means of verification and validation of a set of requirements by creating and executing test tasks and queries in the Cypher language are proposed. Promising areas of further research are identified.
Edukacja szkolna i polityka edukacyjna w obliczu pandemii. Casus Kirgistanu
Authors: Kuryłowicz Michał
Published: April 2022

The article attempts to analyse the educational policy of the Kyrgyz Republic in 2020 and 2021, which is in response to the challenges related to the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic. The aim of the study is to describe the problems faced by Kyrgyz education after the outbreak of the pandemic, the education policy pursued under restrictions and the difficulties related to the transition to distance learning. An additional aim of the analysis is to show the specificity of the Kyrgyz problems in the described area as development challenges for the post-Soviet state and to show how the situation in education translates into socio-political attitudes in the context of the growing power crisis in the state.
Ramy polityki przeciwpandemicznej w sektorze kultury audytoryjnej – doświadczenia pierwszego roku pandemii COVID-19 w Polsce
Authors: Bartoszewicz Artur , Obłąkowska Katarzyna
Published: April 2022

Artykuł podejmuje tematykę polityki przeciw pandemii COVID-19 prowadzonej przez państwo polskie w okresie od marca 2020 r. do lutego 2021 r. w zakresie jej wpływu na działalność sektora kultury audytoryjnej, czyli teatrów, centrów kultury, kin, muzeów, galerii sztuki, bibliotek, archiwów, miejsc historycznych, twórców i odbiorców tego sektora. Zdefiniowano sektor kultury audytoryjnej w ramie branżowej. Scharakteryzowano go w zakresie podstawowej działalności oraz w perspektywie danych liściowych. Przedstawiono systematyzację narzędzi polityki przeciwpandemicznej wprowadzanych przez państwa na całym świecie, które miały istotny wpływ na procesy gospodarcze i stan poszczególnych gospodarek narodowych. Zaprezentowano instrumenty prawne polityki przeciwpandemicznej RP, czyli ustawy i rozporządzenia, oraz ograniczenia istotne dla sektora kultury audytoryjnej, które zidentyfikowano w toku przeprowadzonej egzegezy jurydycznej. W analizowanym okresie wyróżniono siedem faz polityki wobec sektora kultury audytoryjnej jako elementu polityki RP przeciw pandemii COVID-19.
Natural convection pump having local nonequilibrium states with heaters for microfluidic circuits
Authors: Sugioka Hideyuki , Takahashi Shunsuke , Someya Yusuke
Published: April 2022

A small pump with a simple structure that can be driven at low voltage remains under development in the research stage. In this study, we propose a small natural convection pump that has local nonequilibrium states with heaters for microfluidic circuits, and experimentally examine its pumping performance. In other words, by setting four small units comprising a hot fluid region with a buoyancy force and a cold fluid region in a circular channel, we obtained a maximum pumping velocity of ∼0.6 mm s−1 with an applied voltage of 3 V. Our device is beneficial as microfluidic circuits because the performance of our device is sufficiently practical.
A novel approach for prediction of daily streamflow discharge data using correlation based feature selection and random forest method
Authors: LATİFOĞLU Levent
Published: April 2022

The accurate methods for the forecasting of hydrological characteristics are significantly important for water resource management and environmental aspects. In this study, a novel approach for daily streamflow discharge data forecasting is proposed. Streamflow discharge, temperature, and precipitation data were used for feature extraction which were systematically employed for forecasting studies. While the correlation-based feature selection (CFS) was used for feature selection, Random Forest (RF) model is employed for forecasting of following 7 days. Moreover, an accuracy comparison between the RF model and CFS-RF model is drawn by using streamflow discharge data. Acquired results confirmed the accuracy of CFS-RF model for both, middle and extended forecasting times compared to RF model which had similar accuracy values for the closer forecasting times. Moreover, the CFS-RF model proved to be much robust for extended forecasting durations.
UPQC Implementation of Voltage Sag Mitigation Uses Fruit Fly Optimization
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Marian Engineering College, Kazhakuttom, Trivandrum. (Kerala), India., S Prof. Geena , Sreejaya Dr. P. ,   Former Professor and Head, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, College of Engineering, Trivandrum. (Kerala), India.
Published: April 2022

This paper provides a novel view of using the UPQC (Unified Quality Power Flow Controller) for voltage sag mitigation using Fruit Fly optimization (FFO) control component designed to compensate Real and Reactive Power for a hybrid system and discuss improved hybrid stability. Detailed analysis of the small-line signal of the hybrid model PV-Wind-battery model is considered for different loading conditions. The FFO algorithm is used to provide excellent performance for varying duty cycles. The simulation results show that UPQC has the ability to improve transmission capabilities and is very useful to use. The voltage is compensated 90% using the UPQC-based FFO algorithm. The proposed system also provides a minimum amount of complete harmonic distortion. The simulation results based on MATLAB / Simulink are supported to support the improved concept.
Antimicrobial effect of Sodium hypochlorite and Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) under varying conditions on coliform isolated from Oil polluted water from Apapa, Lagos
Authors: IKHIDE Evbonmai Charles , OLU Joshua , Yusuf Hajara Oyiza , BELLO Zainab , ONYEKWULE Millicent Chekwube
Published: April 2022

This study aims at evaluating the antimicrobial effect of Aloe vera and Sodium hypochlorite under varying parameters on coliform isolated from oil polluted water. Presumptive test was carried out on the oil polluted water sample obtained from Ibafon in Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria to determine the presence of coliforms; confirmatory test was done on the positive samples to determine the coliform thermo-tolerant characteristics. A Completed test was carried out to isolate Escherichia coli O157:H7. The oil polluted water shows a coliform count of >1800 cfu/100ml. Thermo-tolerant E. coli (TE), pathogenic E. coli (PE) and non-pathogenic E. coli (NE) were detected and isolated in the water sample. The efficacy of NaOCl and Aloe vera gel as antimicrobials on the isolates were recorded at 5% concentration. NaOCl at 0 and 25°C, pH 10 and 10hr sunlight exposure was active against the isolates. Aloe vera at 25°C, pH 4.0, and zero sunlight exposure time exhibited inhibitory effect on the growth of thermo-tolerant E. coli. Pathogenic E. coli isolate was resistant to aloe vera at all used pH. Aloe vera at 0 and 55°C, pH 6, and 10hr of sunlight exposure time inhibited non-pathogenic E. coli growth. Both Aloe vera and Sodium hypochlorite showed antimicrobial activities towards the coliform isolated in this study and their efficacy were dependent on the conditions at which they were utilized.
Assessment of Technological Feasibility of Converting Open Cycle to Combined Cycle Gas Power Plants
Authors: Fadare O.A , Ilori O.O.
Published: April 2022

This study assessed the technological feasibility of converting open cycle to combined cycle gas power plants. The study was carried out on all the operational power plants in Nigeria, using both primary and secondary data sources. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that out of the 72 open cycles and 5 combined cycle units considered, 60.0, 0, 33.3 and 6.7 % of the power plants had turbines that were installed between 1-5 years, 6-10 years, 11-15 years and 16 years and above, respectively. Similarly, 66.6 and 13.3 % of the plants had General Electric and Siemens machines installed in their plants. The power plants ran efficiently with a heat rate and thermal efficiency range between 9.33 to 14.44MJ/KWh, 25 to 39 % for open cycle plants and 6.63 to 11.97MJ/KWh, 30 to 54 % for combine plants. The result also showed that by using the average generation of each plant in the last 3 years as a baseline for conversion, an additional 1142.1MW would be obtained after conversion to the combined cycle without an increase in gas consumption. The study concluded that conversion of the gas turbine from open cycle to combined plants is technologically viable and an additional generation of 1142.1MW can be obtained.
Penerapan Lean Hospital pada Pelayanan Unit Gawat Darurat di RSUD Bayu Asih Kabupaten Purwakarta
Authors: Wati Apnaria Liana , Muhardi Muhardi , Nu’man Harits
Published: April 2022

Instalasi Gawat Darurat (IGD) adalah unit di rumah sakit yang berfungsi sebagai pintu masuk pasien dengan keadaan darurat. Pasien yang dirawat di ruang gawat darurat rumah sakit tentunya membutuhkan pertolongan yang cepat dan tepat, sehingga perlu adanya standar dalam memberikan pelayanan gawat darurat. Unit gawat darurat yang terlalu padat dan tingkat hunian rumah sakit yang tinggi dapat menyebabkan pasien menumpuk di area unit gawat darurat. Permasalahan yang sering dihadapi adalah proses menunggu pasien di IGD yang terlalu lama, seperti yang terjadi di IGD RSUD Bayu Asih Kabupaten Purwakarta. Lean adalah sistem manajemen yang berfokus sepenuhnya pada efisiensi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui penerapan Lean Hospital dalam pelayanan gawat darurat yang sesuai dengan prinsip lean hospital serta untuk mengidentifikasi dan mengidentifikasi waste dan value add yang ada. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan penelitian tindakan. Informan dipilih secara non-probabilitas dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Kemudian data tersebut diolah dengan menggunakan metode analisis Lean. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa identifikasi waste adalah waste waiting dengan nilai tambah sebesar 23,68%, rasio added value  to non added value  activities kurang dari 30%. Perbaikan yang diusulkan melalui pendekatan lean membuktikan perbaikan dalam waste waiting.
Validity as a social imperative: users’ and leaders’ perceptions
Authors: Marceau Mélanie , St-Onge Christina , Gallagher Frances , Young Meredith
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Recently, validity as a social imperative was proposed as an emerging conceptualization of validity in the assessment literature in health professions education (HPE). To further develop our understanding, we explored the perceived acceptability and anticipated feasibility of validity as a social imperative with users and leaders engaged with assessment in HPE in Canada.
Methods: We conducted a qualitative interpretive description study. Purposeful and snowball sampling were used to recruit participants for semi-structured individual interviews and focus groups. Each transcript was analyzed by two team members and discussed with the team until consensus was reached.
Results: We conducted five focus group and eleven interviews with two different stakeholder groups (users and leaders). Our findings suggest that the participants perceived the concept of validity as a social imperative as acceptable. Regardless of group, participants shared similar considerations regarding: the limits of traditional validity models, the concept’s timeliness and relevance, the need to clarify some terms used to characterize the concept, the similarities with modern theories of validity, and the anticipated challenges in applying the concept in practice. In addition, participants discussed some limits with current approaches to validity in the context of workplace-based and programmatic assessment.
Conclusion: Validity as a social imperative can be interwoven throughout existing theories of validity and may represent how HPE is adapting traditional models of validity in order to respond to the complexity of assessment in HPE; however, challenges likely remain in operationalizing the concept prior to its implementation.
Implementation of Multicultural Education at the Mahasantri Campus of The Islamic Dirosat Institute of Al-Amien Prenduan
Authors: Sutrisno Andri , Majid Ach. Nurholis , Badrun Badrun
Published: April 2022

The Islamic Boarding School Mahasantri Institute Dirosat Al-Amien Prenduan is part of the Indonesian state that instils multicultural values. Where the students come from various cultures, but they live in harmony with several types of educational programs that are implemented and implemented by the kyai and lecturers. It is very urgent in this research because all students live harmoniously without conflict because they accept all existing cultures with full support from educators. Meanwhile, the findings of this research are to understand the basic concepts of multicultural education, know about the implementation of multicultural education in Islamic boarding schools, and describe the supporting factors and obstacles to the implementation of multicultural education in these Islamic boarding schools. This research is qualitative research with the type of case study research; in collecting data, this research uses interviews, observation and documentation. Meanwhile, in analyzing this data, the researcher uses data reduction, presentation, and conclusion. So that this research gets a conclusion as follows: first, multicultural education is an effort created in society to respect each other between tribes and customs that each person has. Second, the implementation of this multicultural education is carried out in consulate parade activities, groups of students and recitation of Islamic religious books. In contrast, the supporters of this implementation include teaching and learning activities for 24 hours, and the obstacles are students' disobedience to regulations and lack of awareness of educational multicultural. values
Problem Based Learnıng Model wıth Blended Learnıng Approach to The Effectıveness of Student Learnıng Outcomes
Authors: Alfiah Alfiah , Subandowo Subandowo , Sugito Sugito
Published: April 2022

The low completion of student learning in a subject is the reality of the quality of education in schools. The model in learning is one of the factors that can cause an impact on students' learning achievements. The use of the learning model must be adjusted to the characteristics of the student himself and the subjects taught. This article is intended to reveal the differences in blended-based Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning and Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning to the learning outcomes of students of Class X at SMK Negeri in Bangkalan and describe the influence of interaction between blended-based Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model and learning motivation for the learning outcomes of students of Class X at SMK Negeri in Bangkalan.. This research used quantitative research with experimental methods. In this case, it used two tools, namely questionnaire survey and learning result test. The experimental classes in this study used the blended-based Problem Based Learning (PBL) model conducted online learning and offline and face-to-face learning, while the control classes used the PBL (Problem Based Learning) model for face-to-face learning. This quantitative research used the data analysis technique through the two-way variant analysis (ANOVA) technique. The results showed that the baseline estimate of student learning outcome using the PBL learning model was 40, the highest score was 90, the average score was 72.33, and the standard deviation was 16,439. Compared to the learning outcome of students who used the problem-based learning (PBL) model the lowest score was 45, the highest score was 95, the average score was 80.67, and the standard deviation was 11,502. Seeing from the results of the exploration, it can be concluded that the results of the blended-based Problem Based Learning model are higher, or in other words, students' learning outcomes become more effective by using the approach.
Model of Religious Character Education of Santri: A Case Study for the Character of Santri in Pesantren Syaichona Moh. Cholil
Authors: Ruji Mohammad
Published: April 2022

Ideals nation for shape generation young character _ no will achieved without supported by Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia. Character education no will formed without endorsement from various party, then from that role school both formal and non-formal (pesantren is very decisive to achievement ambition it. Study this aim for describe the models of religious education students who are applied in one of the Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia, namely PP. Syaichona Moh. Cholil, As part from contribution Pesantrenin build a developed and civilized country. Study this done with approach descriptive qualitative with method data collection interviews observations and documentation Through mils and hubbermen model analysis find results that the formation model character applied in the hut this integrated in obligations prohibitions and sanctions for those who violate rules. Effort for formation character that applied in ubudiyah, pesantren program and school program. Character education model applied in the cottage Pesantren syaichona cholil has succeed shape character religious students who are built on Foundation vision and mission Pesantrenwith strengthened by all cuttings existing houlder _ environment Pesantren
About pests and diseases of some magnolia species in the Absheron conditions
Authors: Askerova Parviz S. gizi
Published: April 2022

The article examines the reproduction, frequency, distribution, density, preventive measures against pests of some Magnolia species on a scientific basis. Pests belonging to the species of this genus have been observed to be Icerya purchasi Mack, 1878, Ceroplastes sinensis Guer., Tetranychus urticae Koch., Helix pomatia Lin., 1758 and Pseudomonas syringae van Hall 1904. On the basis of phytosanitary monitoring, route observations and stationary examinations of magnolia plants grown in the experimental fields of the Institute of Dendrology in Absheron Peninsula (2020-2021), plant samples infected with pests and pathogens were collected and systematically analyzed. As a result of the monitoring of pests, magnolias were first discovered in Absheron: Icerya purchasi, Ceroplastes sinensis, Tetranychus urticae, Helix pomatia. Some bioecological features of the dangerous larvae of Icerya purchasi and Ceroplastes sinensis have been revealed. For the first time, a number of promising insecticides against their larvae have been selected. The data on the experimental work on the selection of drugs and their concentration as the most effective measure to control pest species are presented. The reason for the weakening of plants, and sometimes their death, is a complex of factors of negative impact: biotic harmful arthropods and damage by various diseases; abiotic unfavorable climatic conditions; anthropogenic violation of the soil cover and natural herbaceous vegetation, insufficient and untimely care of plants due to the limited funds allocated for this purpose.
Investigation of the responses of the Eisenia fetida worms when copper and zinc nanoparticles are introduced into the habitat
Authors: Vershinina Irina A. , Lebedev Svyatoslav V.
Published: April 2022

In our study, we chose Eisenia fetida worms as the object of study, which were cultivated on artificial soil, where Zn and Cu NPs were added at doses of 0; 100; 250; 500 and 1000 mg/kg dry soil. The survival rate of worms when exposed to an artificial substrate in the control was 100%. 20% decrease in survival was recorded when Zn NPs were introduced at a dose of 500 mg/kg of dry soil on the 14th day. The survival rate with the introduction of Cu NP was 90-100%, at the same time the lowest survival rate (20%) was noted at a concentration of 500 mg/kg on day 14. In the course of studies, the dose-dependent nature of the accumulation of copper and zinc in Eisenia fetida was established. At a dose of 1000 mg/kg Zn NPs, zinc was excreted from the body of worms at a rate of 3.9 mg/kg/day and decreased with an increase in the dose of introduced Zn NPs. Excretion of copper from the body of worms occurred at a concentration of 500 mg/kg of Cu NP on day 14. At the same time, the rate of elimination from the body of the worm increased with an increase in the concentration of metal in the soil (by 34-53%). The maximum bioaccumulation was recorded with the addition of 100 mg/kg of Cu NP. Thus, on artificial soil, the accumulation of copper and zinc was a dose-dependent parameter. The worm's body is capable of accumulating zinc when NPs are added up to 500 mg / kg, inclusive, with subsequent excretion into the external environment at a concentration of 1000 mg / kg of soil. At a concentration of 500 mg/kg of Cu NPs on artificial soil, the removal of metal from the body of the worm on the 14th day was noted. The maximum bioaccumulation of Cu NPs was recorded upon the addition of 100 mg/kg Cu NP.
Features of insect species diversityin the forest plantings disturbed by anthropogenic impact
Authors: Belitskaya Maria N. , Gribust Irina R. , Alferova Galina A. , Bakradze Natal'ya Yu. , Prilipko Natal'ya I.
Published: April 2022

Insects are universal objects for monitoring biogeocenoses. Wide distribution, close connection with various components of the environment and the abundance of individual species in disturbed ecosystems, the variety of responses to anthropogenic impacts, quick response to changes in the quality of the environment, as well as there is a clear correlation between the level of exposure and the degree of manifestation of the response time they make it possible to use insects as indicators. Green spaces are an important environmental protection and environmental-forming factor of the urban environment, which determines changes in the composition and structure of entomological complexes. At the same time, plantings of different types and environmental categories are in different conditions in relation to air pollution, that what determines the features of biodiversity and the balance of the population structure. Among the most significant among them are the exhaust gases of motor vehicles, various chemicals used to combat icing of the roadway in winter, as well as the selective destruction of weed vegetation within the decorative design of highways, etc. The need to study the responses to environmental pollution, manifested in changes in the composition and structure of entomofauna, the dynamics of the number and the change in the role of individual species in the transformed territories determines the direction of this study. The analysis of insect responses at the species level allows us to identify the consequences of the transformation of biocenoses, changes in faunal abundance, the structure of dominance and, as a result, determines the stability of ecosystems.