bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE EFFECT OF MINERAL FERTILIZERS ON SOIL RESPIRATION IN URBAN LAWNS
Authors: KULACHKOVA S. A. , DEREVENETS E. N. , KOROLEV P. S. , PRONINA V. V.
Published: September 2023

Due to the need to develop technologies for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing the C-absorption capacity of natural and anthropogenic ecosystems, the possibility of using mineral fertilizers to regulate microbial respiration and CO2 emissions from urban lawn soils was evaluated. The studies were carried out on the territory of the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University on the Lenin Hills in a small-plot experiment with the fractional application of four types of complex fertilizers (NPKS 27:6:6:2, NPKS 21:10:10:2, NPK 15:15:15 and NPK 18:18:18 + 3 MgO + trace elements (TE)) at doses of 60 and 120 kg N ha-1 during the growing season. The carbon content of microbial biomass (Cmic) using substrate-induced respiration was studied, the basal respiration (BR) of soils was estimated, and the emission of CO2 from soils using closed static chambers was determined. Тhe Cmic content in the soil of the control plot in the summer period varied within 1300–1450 μg·g-1. The application of NPKS 21:10:10:2 and NPK 18:18:18 + 3 MgO + TE at a low dose increased the Cmic content by 12–35% for two weeks, then it de-creased. The application of all fertilizers for a short period increased basal respiration of soils and CO2 emission, maximum on the 6th day. Aft er two weeks, the increase in the intensity of BR and CO2 emission decreased or it reached the control values (1,5 μg C-CO2·g-1·h-1 and 500 mg·CO2 ·m-2·h-1 respectively) or less. In the short term, the lowest intensity of CO2 emission and a surge in basal respiration, along with an increase in microbial biomass, were observed with the addition of fertilizer NPKS 21:10:10:2. The greatest change in the functioning of the soil microbial community, revealed by the maximum qCO2, occurred with the introduction of NPKS 27:6:6:2. Th e dy-namics of CO2 emission from the soils of the small-plot experiment from April to October correlated with the soil temperature (rS = 0.66, p<0.05, n=135). In all periods of the study, the minimum CO2 emissions were noted for the plot with NPKS 21:10:10:2 fertilizer.
MOBILE FORMS OF HEAVY METALS IN TYPICAL CHERNOZEM OF THE BASHKORTOSTAN REPUBLIC, CONTAMINATED WITH OIL AND SODIUM CHLORIDE, UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF A FIELD EXPERIMENT
Authors: Timofeeva E. A. , Molodtsova A. S.
Published: September 2023

The influence of oil pollution and concomitant salinization of chernozem typical in a fi eld experiment has been studied. It is shown that the oil intake of 2 and 3 g·kg-1 with or without sodium chloride 1 g·kg-1 does not have a negative effect. It was found that under the influence of salinization, the content of mobile forms of heavy metals increases by an average of 1.5 times. The analysis of the content of heavy metals in crops cultivated on the territory of the Republic of Bashkiria (Pisum sativum L., Triticum aestivum L.) aft er contamination with oil and sodium chloride was carried out both individually and jointly in a fi eld experiment. The content of mobile forms of heavy metals in the soil under the influence of two crops is different, which is due to the physiological characteristics of crops and the influence of pollutants.
Letters Exchanges between the First Communions. The Darkness before Clairvoyant Eyes
Authors: Kuczyńska-Koschany Katarzyna
Published: September 2023

The article is an attempt at a broad contextual and biographical interpretation of Rimbaud’s poem Les premières communions.
What Is It Like to Be a Shoe? The Story Sole Mates from Paul Auster’s Novel 4321in the Light of Turn toward Things
Authors: Mieczkowska Sylwia
Published: September 2023

The article is an interpretation of the short story Sole Mates from Paul Auster’s novel 4321in the turn towards things perspective. Author, analyzing the story of two anthropomorphized leather shoes, brings out a less obvious aspect of the narrative and makes a non-anthropocentricreading of the text. Author’s attention is focused primarily on penetrating the anthropocentric façade and negating the perception of things in terms of passivity, and at the same time revealingthe agency of shoes understood as material, active socio-, cultural- and identity-creating factors.The methodology of new materialism used by the author proves to be particularly helpful here,as it allows to supplement the interpretation with an important material dimension and draw attention to the intra-active co-constitution of bodily beings. According to the author, the text readin the light of the turn towards things unseals and problematizes the existing dualistic categories,such as living–dead, causative–passive, subject–object, knocking the reader out the automatic perception of things and thus launching potential ethical refl ection on things
Innovative systems of movement of elements and subassemblies used in kitchen furniture for people with reduced mobility
Authors: Kaczor Jacek , Grzeskiewicz Marek , Bartuzel Marcin , Domański Piotr , Marciniak Olga , Wiktorski Tomasz
Published: September 2023

Innovative systems of movement of elements and subassemblies used in kitchen furniture for people with reduced mobility. The article presents innovative design solutions developed by the domestic company JATI, solutions that enhance the functionality of kitchen furniture intended for the elderly and wheelchair users, as well as a solution allowing for the installation of wall-mounted cabinets in the case of partition walls with insufficient load-bearing capacity. The design solutions concern: a top kitchen cabinet that can be lowered and brought closer to the user, a drawer beneath the countertop that can be pulled out and lifted upwards, as well as a system for raising and supporting a large countertop with attached components. These solutions were analyzed using analytical methods and empirically tested to determine their technical and user-related parameters. After developing the solutions, they were registered as original utility designs.
Universal Design in Kitchen Furniture: A Case Study on Enhancing Accessibility and Safety for the Elderly and People with Mobility Challenges
Authors: Kaczor Jacek , Fabisiak Beata , Bartuzel Marcin , Domański Piotr , Marciniak Olga , Wiktorski Tomasz
Published: September 2023

Universal Design in Kitchen Furniture: A Case Study on Enhancing Accessibility and Safety for the Elderly and People with Mobility Challenges. The paper aims to explore the application of universal design principles in the development of kitchen furniture that promotes accessibility, safety, and independence for the elderly and individuals with mobility challenges. The study presents how innovative product design can contribute to the creation of an inclusive and barrier-free environment, emphasizing the importance of researchand development works in this under-studied area. The results of the field tests that involved 200 participants with various types of disabilities, including people with motor challenges, are presented. The test results showed that the kitchen prototype developed by JATI company is comfortable and functional for the majority of test participants. The prototype has its undeniable strengths, nevertheless, several possible improvements were found during the field tests that could further improve the functionality and accessibility of the furniture for the elderly and individuals with special needs. Those are presented in the paper to inspire other furniture designers and manufacturers to create products that meet the needs and requirements of those essential society groups.
The impact of the share of waste lignocellulosic biomass from apple orchards on the susceptibility to drilling of produced particleboards
Authors: Jeżo Aleksandra , Adamik Łukasz , Borysiuk Piotr , Auriga Radosław
Published: September 2023

The impact of the share of waste lignocellulosic biomass from apple orchards on the susceptibility to drilling of produced particle boards. Every year, care cuts are carried out in the orchards, which result in a significant amount of waste. This waste is a valuable source of lignocellulosic material for particleboards production. As part of this study, the influence of the share of waste apple wood on the susceptibility to drilling of particleboards was investigated. Three-layer particle boards with share of lignocellulosic waste biomass from apple orchards (0%, 25%, 50% and 75%) and density level at 650 kg/m3and 550 kg/m3 were made. The particleboards were examined for the axial force and torque that occurs during drilling. The highest value of the axial force during drilling was notice for particleboard without apple wood and a density of 650 kg/m3. While the lowest axial force during drilling was recorded for particleboard with 50% share of apple wood and density of 550 kg/m3. The obtained results allow to conclude that density of the produced particleboards and the share of apple wood waste have a statistically significant effect on the axial force during drilling. While the share of apple wood do not statistically affect the torque during drilling. In the case of the pressing unit pressure used in the particleboards production process, no statistically significant influence on the axial force and torque during drilling was found.
Impact of Seat and Back Angle Settings on Seating Furniture Quality: An Experimental Study
Authors: Skorupińska Ewa , Wiaderek Krzysztof , Sydor Maciej
Published: September 2023

Impact of Seat and Back Angle Settings on Seating Furniture Quality: An Experimental Study. The fundamental measure of the quality of seating furniture is seating comfort. Sitting comfort is described in the literature by the discomfort coefficient D, calculated from the pressure values and distribution measured between the human body and a sitting furniture "body support system". The work aims to experimentally verify the influence of selected anthropometric features on sitting comfort. The research was carried out on 12 people using a piezoelectric sensor mat and a model of adjustable sitting furniture. The study investigated how different seat and backrest inclination variants impact pressure distribution. The test results are the values of the contact pressures and discomfort coefficients D for nine combinations of the backrest and seat inclination related to the anthropometric characteristics of the tested group of people. The results indicate that anthropometric factors, such as body mass index (BMI) and user gender, significantly impact objective seating comfort. These findingswill help optimize the seating furniture dimensions at their design stage
Cloud Computing Services Versus on-Premise Computing
Authors: Madaan Shaina , Arora Anu , Kaur Rajvir
Published: September 2023

This research paper offers the customer with an overview of the Cloud Services over conventional on premises computing. When exploring newly ranges for enterprise organizations, expert need to progressively weigh the assets of Cloud offerings. Vendors are offering appealing starting pricing to attract Cloud tenants as part of their battle to win customers and expand market share. Cloud Service providers offer a diverse set of cloud-based services around the world like data storage, analytics, databases, developer tools, computing, networking, Internet of Things, security, management tools, etc. On the other hand, the customer is responsible for the development, distribution, stacking, and a number of other server-related responsibilities in on-premise data centers. They are generally used to run private clouds, which have the same resources as a public cloud but are not accessible to the general public. Government agencies and major businesses that want to keep their sensitive data secret typically employ on-premise solutions. This data can contain bio-metric scans, employee compensation statements, company models, and other vital information. This research study lays out the foundations for determining whether to use Cloud or on-Premise Computing in the future.
X-raying the Bounds of Polluter Pays Principle as an Environmental Protection Tool in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: Abimbola Ojo Aderonke , Ayo Tosin Ezekiel , Ayo Itunu Oluwatosin
Published: September 2023

This paper takes a cursory look at the concept of „Polluter Pays Principle?, PPP as an environmental protection instrument in the Nigerian oil and gas industry. It found that environmental pollution is a major challenge confronting the Nigerian oil and gas industry and reiterated that the concept remains an invaluable tool for restoring the environment- in that compensation was essential to the restoration of the environment whenever there is any form of environmental pollution which are direct consequences of oil exploration and production activities. This study argues that the lingering challenges of oil pollution in the Nigerian environmental space in the oil-producing communities would have been adequately catered for if the laws were not obsolete and anachronistic. This study takes a multi- disciplinary approach that covers law, environmental management and toxicology. A number of recommendations were therefore suggested to make the principle more effective and minimise the deleterious effects of environmental pollution
Households’ and Farmers’ Willingness to Pay for Improved Municipal Solid Waste Management in Metropolitan Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria
Authors: Abdullahi A.N. , Abubakar M. I. , Ijaekayi V. , Nahantsi S.
Published: September 2023

Sokoto metropolis had recently witnessed an alarming increase in solid waste generation which could be harness and use as improved compost. This study examines households’ and Farmers’ willingness to pay for improved solid waste management services and its implications to agriculture. The population used for this study consist of selected households, farmers and stakeholders of solid waste management in Sokoto Metropolis. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in selecting the study respondents. A total of 150 households across low income, middle income, high income as well as mixed commercial residential areas and 30 farmers constituted the samples for the study. Descriptive statistics and logit regression model were used in analyzing the data collected. The results revealed that all household respondents generate waste and the major challenge that impedes willingness to pay is amount charged for the improved waste management services. The logit model vindicated that respondents in high and middle income residential areas had increasing tendency of accepting improved refuse waste management and are more willing to pay for improved refuse waste management services. On the other hand, a reasonable percentage of the farmers are willing to accept and pay for sorted refuse waste converted to compost. The unsorted refuse waste was attributed as a cheap source for manure but it contained polythenes, metals and other hazardous element which are harmful to human health and affects crops germination and growth. The improved refuse waste converted to compost could serve as an alternative source for low cost and high quality manure that is free from those harmful elements, to improve smallholder farmers’ crops productivity. This study therefore recommends for Public-Private-Partnership to address the menace of generated waste and the possible conversion of waste to wealth
Spatial and Environmental Antecedents of Prevalence of Teenage Pregnancy in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
Authors: OMIDIJI Adedoyin Oluwatoyin , DEINNE Clement Ebizimor
Published: September 2023

This paper examines the spatial and environmental dynamics of teenage pregnancy in Yenagoa, intending to understand the complexity of spatial and environmental antecedents of teenage pregnancy to reduce early childbearing and improve the livelihood and wellbeing of young women. A multi-stage sampling technique involving three stages was adopted. A set of structured questionnaire was administered systematically upon 415 statistically determined respondents. Results revealed that 46.3% of the respondents are less than 14 years, 48.4% are between 15-19 years and 5.3% are over 20 years. Result of ANOVA showed that teenage pregnancy varies significantly over space with f values of location/neighbourhood (F=3.700), education (F= 3.694), household size (F=1.059) at 0.5 significance level. Result of the logistic regression revealed that the likelihood of teenage pregnancy in Yenagoa is influenced by wrong use of contraceptives with exponential beta (Exp?) ratio of 4.994, followed by household size (1.293), housing quality (1.175) and neighborhood (1.119). Teenage pregnancy as a complex problem requires a comprehensive approach to reduce its occurrence, enhance life opportunities and actualize the life plans of these young mothers.
Climate is changing; Temperature and Rainfall Pattern (Variability) in Jos-Metropolis, Plateau state, Nigeria
Authors: Danbauchi Emmanuel S.
Published: September 2023

Temperature and Rainfall are the most important parameters in determining climatic change in any given environment. This study investigate temperature and rainfall pattern in Josmetropolis over a given 30years (1989-2018) instruments records. Experience of sudden climatic change in temperature from lower reading of temperature to high temperature as well as in rainfall necessitated the study to observe the variability in the parameters. Descriptive method was implored in the research of which data were collected from synoptic station of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), Heipang Jos-Plateau from 1989-2018 of temperature and rainfall. A line graph was used for the presentation of data and analytically analyzed using the Pearson Correlation Coefficient (PCC) at 0.05% confidence level. The findings revealed that irregularities temperatures and rainfall which brought about climate variation the area. There was sharp increase in 2010 with a stable high temperature from 2010-2018 while rainfall recorded high rainfall in 1993, 1999 and 2018. Thus, there was no relationship between average temperature and average rainfall but strong relationship between periods of years and temperature as well as rainfall at 0.05%. Furthermore, stipulated recommendations were offered to stakeholders in Jos-Metropolis.
Preview of Causes, Frequency, Extent, Magnitude and Intensity of Flooding in Nigeria
Authors: Olukayode OLADIPO Michael
Published: September 2023

This study previewed causes, frequency, extent, magnitude, intensity and charted a course of mitigating flood in Nigeria. This Study revealed the causes of flooding to include: climate change, unending rainfall, excess water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam, river overflow, expansion of floodplains and poor planning. In 2022 flooding affected 7 million Nigerians, 2 million internally displaced, 5,000 physically injured, 5,900 houses destroyed. The 2012 flood had the highest number of occurrences of 18 incidences, in 17 each in 2015 and 2017, in 2018 and 2019, 12 incidences. 2014 and 2016, had 1 incidence. These frequent floods were recorded in 31 out of the 36 and the FCT, severe in Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Niger, Adamawa, Oyo, Kano, Jigawa and Lagos States. The extent of flooding includes shortage of food supply, farmlands washed away; economy, health, social life and environment were also affected. Corpses floated in floods, the country was at high risks of waterborne diseases like diarrhoea, cholera and typhoid fever. However, the benefits of flooding include rendering terrorists incapable in some states; deposit rich, fertile alluvium, replenish irrigation channels, filter pollutants, nourish lands to support ecosystems and fertile areas for farming. This Study recommended that individuals should not build houses in floodplains; government should maintain dams; flood management policy and collaboration between agencies. Experts should develop awareness, enlightenment, educational and legal framework to checkmate flooding in Nigeria.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and the Challenges of Tourism Development: the case of Inappropriate Urban Development Drives
Authors: Ikechukwu Nwankwo , Bons N. Obiadi , M. Onuorah I. , I. Kikanme E. , U. Mbah P. , C. Okafor C. , U. Aniakor C.
Published: September 2023

Geographically, AkwaIbom State is divided into the coastal mangroves of Africa Central and transition areas at the southernmost point. The Imo and Cross Rivers, flow along the eastern and western borders respectively, while Kwa Ibo River crosses the state before flowing into the Bonny River. Economically, the state is the hub of crude oil and natural gas production in the country; with Ibeno, Mbo and Eastern Obolo as oil-producing local government area’s key minor industries involve agriculture as the state has substantial cocoyam, yam, and plantain crops along with fishing and agriculture. Yet, the state has no substantive or reasonable convention centre. Convention centre is one of the key segments of the events industry, along with hotels, and unique shows. They are designed to host any type of event, including conferences, conventions, and exhibitions. They are mostly located in or near the urban centres or other major population centres and are designed to meet the unique needs of the gathering groups, organizers, visitors, and exhibitors. In the past, the government approaches to urban development programmes are regrettable, retrogressive and benign. As a result, adequate measures and proper administrative management of the government laws and policies are recommended for tourism development in Uyo. Hiring of poorly trained and unqualified personals should be minimized and properly and adequately trained professionals in different areas of interest hired to man and manage the facilities of the state for upwards growth. The urban players in the state should pay more and better attention to the state’s tourism development hence, a sustainable convention centre.
Insights into Cultural, Social, and Psychological Factors that Influence Foreign Language Learning
Authors: Abdulrahman Almosa
Published: September 2023

The significance of socio-cultural and psychological aspects in acquiring foreign languages is receiving more attention. Foreign language education has become a significant component of the global academic system, wherein people acquire languages order than their first language in the classroom. Different factors have been analyzed to impact learning a second language in the classroom significantly. This article explores various social, cultural, and psychological factors influencing students’ performance in a foreign language. The focus is to evaluate the impacts of these factors and assess how the participants rate the effects. The study is quantitative, and data was gathered through a structured questionnaire ranked using the Likert Scale. A total of 200 participants were randomly selected for the study, including twenty teachers that facilitated the participation of the students, mainly during the distribution of the questionnaire through digital systems. Analysis was conducted using appropriate statistical tools, such as percentage values, mean and standard deviation. A total of nine social, cultural, and psychological factors were analyzed, including interaction patterns in the classroom, rapport with teachers, lack of motivation, the attitude of learners, general cultural concerns, initiation issues, self-consciousness, fear of making mistakes, and classroom anxiety. These factors exert impact at varying degrees on the learning of English as a foreign language in the classroom. The analysis indicates that psychological factors exert more influence on the students, followed by social factors.
ASSESSMENT OF BIOLOGICAL DAMAGE AND TOXIC POTENCY OF COLCHICINE IN GLADIOLUS (GLADIOLUS GRANDIFLORUS) PLANTS
Authors: Manzoor Ayesha , Touqeer Ahmad  , Muhammad Saqib Naveed  , Asif Ur Rehman  , Muhammad Ajmal Bashir  , Rafiq Ahmad  , Naeem Akhtar
Published: September 2023

Colchicine is one of the important aqueous solutions that has been used to induce mutation or ploidy in many plant species long ago. However, its proper concentrations plays a vital role, increased or inappropriate concentrations may cause mortality, stunted growth, morphological deformation, etc. in plant species. Thus, this study was conducted to evaluate the different colchicine concentrations on the growth and development of gladiolus corms. Gladiolus corms were treated with 0.2%, 0.4%, and 0.6% concentrations for 24 hours. Colchicine toxicity was evaluated during the early growth stage showed a higher concentration of 0.6% significantly reduced corm survival (47%) and caused a 51.9% survival reduction over control. In terms of growth parameters, all concentrations of colchicine reduced plant height with a number of leaves along with inducing different forms of morphological abnormalities and chlorophyll mutants. To optimize the dose for successful ploidy induction, LD30 and LD50 on mortality rate through an analysis were calculated to be 0.31% and 0.57% whereas GR50 based on plant height and the number of leaves reduction was found to be 0.17% and 0.34%. Hence, the results from this study could be used in the future for further breeding programs by reducing the genotoxicity of colchicine on gladiolus.
DNA Damage in Working Individuals Occupationally Exposed to Cooking Oil Fumes Using Peripheral Blood Comet Assay
Authors: Chaudhary Aditi , Pappuswamy Manikantan
Published: September 2023

Cooking oil fumes (COFs) endorses major genetic changes in human health by endorsing physical stress, which plays an important role in producing physiological and genetic alterations. COFs combined with smoking habits provide a significant risk that exacerbates genetic changes.  The DNA damage was assessed in the current investigation utilizing a blood cell comet test on 30  desk job employees of companies who were occupationally exposed to COFs and 30 healthy persons. Only the experimental individuals were categorized as smokers or nonsmokers depending on the duration of their exposure. The Student's t-test was used to assess the data statistically. The DNA damage percentage of smoking experimental was observed to be 10.2±0.3% that is much elevated to the 7.1±0.2% in control smokers participants of 31-35 years of age. The investigation's findings showed that there was copious DNA damage among the workers. Office workers who smoke cigarettes collectively cause more DNA damage than they prevent.
Ichthyofaunal Diversity and Present Status of Shankar Beel of Golaghat District, Assam, India
Authors: Thapa Monish Kumar , Saikia Shyamalima
Published: September 2023

Wetlands are one of the most productive ecosystems on the Earth that play a vital role as potential reservoirs of water, exhibiting coveted bioresources that sustain animal life. Every wetland has its own regional and global importance in terms of ecological and socioeconomic values and plays a unique role in the ecosystem and society. Shankar beel is considered to be one of the main wetlands of Golaghat district of Upper Assam, a perineal freshwater wetland covering an area of about 27 hectares at present. The beel has both biological and environmental importance harbouring a large number of floral and faunal diversity, providing a breeding ground for a variety of migratory birds, and home to amphibians, reptiles, micro and macrophytes, insects, fishes, micro and macrophytes and several other important taxa of ecological and economic importance. This study aims to investigate the present fish diversity of Shankar beel located in the Golaghat district of Upper Assam along with their conservation status. The present study recorded the presence of 60 species belonging to 8 orders, 20 families and 40 genera, in the study area classified with standard taxonomic protocol and IUCN status. Among the species, 24 belong to the order Cypriniformes of which 23 species are from the family Cyprinidae representing the most dominant group in the beel.  On the other hand, 14 species belong to the order Perciformes of which 5 species belong to Channidae order.
Gestión de riesgo ante desastres naturales y cultura de prevención en las instituciones públicas de la región Puno
Authors: Paredes Ugarte Javier
Published: September 2023

El estudio tuvo el objetivo de conocer la relación existente entre la gestión de riesgo de desastres naturales y cultura de prevención en las organizaciones públicas de la región Puno. El estudio se ha efectuado dentro del marco del método hipotético deductivo, de tipo descriptivo correlacional, con diseño no experimental de carácter corte transversal. Su población fue cuidadosamente seleccionada, por lo que participaron en el estudio los trabajadores de las entidades públicas a nivel de la región Puno. Los resultados nos indican que el nivel de gestión de riesgo de desastres naturales es regular, el 87,0% han implementado plan de gestión de riesgos de desastres, el 76,4% de ellas se encuentran con plataforma virtuales de defensa civil, asimismo, y el 55,2% mencionan haber recibido capacitaciones, por otro lado, el fomento de una actitud preventiva en la población y funcionarios de diversas entidades es regular, solamente el 24.3 % de la población está plenamente informado, sobre el plan de gestión de riesgos sobre desastres naturales, en conclusión existe alto nivel de relación entre la gestión de riesgo de desastres naturales y los valores y principios de prevención de riesgos, según el coeficiente de correlación r= 0,783, y el p valor que es p=0,000, la relación es significativa entre de gestión de riesgo de desastres naturales y la cultura de prevención, el coeficiente de correlación es r= 0,751, y el p valor es p= 0,000, que es menor a los valores requeridos Por lo consiguiente, se ha rechazado la hipótesis nula y aceptado la hipótesis alternativa.
Tarih Araştırmalarında Prosopografi Yaklaşımı
Authors: KÖSE Feyza Betül
Published: September 2023

Siyasî tarihin belirli dönemleri için söz konusu olan kaynak azlığı, veri kısıtlılığı gibi sorunlara bir çözüm sunma amacıyla uygulanmaya başlayan prosopografi, XIX. yüzyıldan itibaren Batı tarih yazıcılığında kullanılan ve bu tarihten günümüze giderek yaygınlaşan bir yaklaşımdır. Hadiselerin gelişiminin, kurumların işleyişinin ve sınıfların oluşumunun arka planında yatan etkenleri ortaya çıkarmak bu yaklaşımın amaçlarıdır. Prosopografide, belirlenen grupları oluşturan bireylerin ortak özellikleri tespit edilerek kolektif biyografi çalışması yürütülür. Bu sayede olayların gelişiminin görünmeyen nedenleri, sosyal ağlar ve çeşitli çıkar odaklı ilişkilere ulaşılır. Prosopografinin olay ve olguları anlamada değerli katkılar sunduğunun görülmesi, uygulama alanlarını çeşitlendirmiş ve yaygınlığını artırmıştır. Siyasî tarihte başlayan prosopografi daha sonra kurumlar tarihi ve sosyal tarih alanlarına doğru genişlemiştir. Prosopografinin tarihçilikte sağladığı önemli yararlar, onun her dönem ve her alan için uygulanmasının mümkün olduğu anlamına gelmemektedir. Bu yaklaşımın da bazıları harici, bazıları kendi doğasından kaynaklanan sınırlılıkları bulunmaktadır. Batı tarih çevrelerinde takdir gören ve giderek daha çok başvurulan bu yaklaşımın ülkemizde yürütülen tarih araştırmalarında benzer bir kabul gördüğünü söylemek ise mümkün değildir. Prosopografinin tüm yönleriyle tanıtımını amaçlayan bu makale, onun uygulanabilirliği, yararlılık ve sınırlılıklarını değerlendirmektedir.
1258/1843 Tarihli Nüfus Defterine Göre Kıbrıs Nüfusu Üzerine Toplumsal ve Demografik Değerlendirmeler
Authors: BAYCAR Kazim , YENİYURT Muhammet
Published: September 2023

Bu çalışma tarihsel demografi kapsamında on dokuzuncu yüzyılın ilk yarısında Kıbrıs’ta nüfus ve beşerî sermaye yapılarını incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bunu yaparken ekonomi tarihçiliğinde beşerî sermayenin bir temsili değişkeni olarak kullanılan “sayısal okuryazarlık düzeyleri” temel gösterge olarak kullanılmıştır. Kıbrıs’ta farklı dinlere mensup insanların birbiriyle iç içe yaşadığı ve ortak bir toplumsal yapı oluşturduğuna yönelik çıkarımlar mevcut literatürde yer almaktadır. Çalışmamız farklı dini gruplar arasındaki toplumsal etkileşimin beşerî sermayede de yakınsama meydana getireceği varsayımından hareketle akademik literatürde yer alan söz konusu yaklaşımı Kıbrıs özelinde beşerî sermaye bağlamında ve sayısal zeminde test etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu maksat doğrultusunda makalemiz ekonomi tarihçiliğinde başvurulan “yaş yuvarlama” ve “ABCC” indeks hesaplamalarını kullanmaktadır. Sayısal analizimizin veri setini de 1843 yılında kayda alınan Lefkoşa Nüfus defteri oluşturmaktadır. Bu kayıtlarda Lefkoşa’daki Müslüman ve Hristiyan bireylerin isimleri, fiziksel özellikleri, yaşları, meslekleri, erkek çocuk sayıları yer almaktadır. Sayısal analizlerimizin neticesinde adadaki Müslüman ve gayrimüslim topluluklar arasında beşerî sermaye bağlamında ciddi bir farklılığın olmadığını gözlemlemekteyiz. Bu durum da İngiliz egemenliği öncesi Osmanlı Kıbrıs’ında toplumsal gruplar arasında homojenliğin sağlanmış olduğu fikrini doğrular niteliktedir.
RESILIÊNCIA E INTELIGÊNCIA EMOCIONAL NO CONTEXTO ORGANIZACIONAL
Authors: Damasio dos Reis Bárbara , Gustavo Lopes da Silva Carlos , Martins Geisse
Published: September 2023

Sabe-se que a resiliência e a inteligência emocional nas organizações são traços essenciais para garantir o bem-estar de todos profissionais. Compreender e tratar o assunto com relevância é necessário para desenvolver essas capacidades e fortalecê-las. Identificar os desafios que envolvem o assunto requer uma análise pontual das questões vivenciadas no trabalho, desenvolver a empatia, a tolerância e o respeito às diversidades. Pensando nesse contexto, muitas empresas motivam seus funcionários no intuito de torná-los prontos para encarar qualquer atividade desafiadora, sem comprometer sua saúde emocional. Dessa forma, o líder exerce um importante papel capaz de inspirar e influenciar comportamentos de modo a incentivar boas práticas, evitar possíveis conflitos, melhorar a comunicação, fomentar a ética e os valores sólidos, incentivar a harmonia no ambiente e atenuar impactos negativos capazes de provocar um desequilíbrio emocional. Este artigo baseia-se em referências bibliográficas por meio de livros e artigos científicos, utilizando-se de pensamentos de autores, como por exemplo, o renomado escritor Goleman, um dos principais autores impulsionadores do assunto.
Spatial Relationships, Movements, and Habitat Associations of Introduced “Non-Native” Elk Populations on Etolin and Zarembo Islands, Alaska
Authors:   , Davidson Jean
Published: September 2023

Etolin and Roosevelt Elk were introduced to Afognak Island, Alaska in 1929 (State of Alaska, 2013). Due to the success of that introduction, Roosevelt Elk and Rocky Mountain Elk were subsequently introduced to Zarembo and Etolin Islands in Southeast Alaska in 1987. Due to the environment of Southeast Alaska, the ability to determine movements, trends, and habitat preferences are limited. In support of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), this project analyzes the habitat preferences of the elk based upon data from global positioning systems. Locational data is analyzed for proximity to managed lands and considers proximity to fresh water and slope. Findings will be incorporated into ADF&G's long term management of the elk and the managed areas.
Applied Sales Predictive Analytics for Business Development
Authors: LaRaine Ingram Keisha
Published: September 2023

In the dynamic business environment, leveraging predictive analytics for sales optimization and business development has become crucial for achieving sustained growth. As the e-commerce landscape continues to evolve, many e-businesses must harness the power of predictive analytics to anticipate sales trends and optimize business development strategies. This paper explores the application of sales predictive analytics, focusing on its role in forecasting sales, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing customer relationship management. The application of predictive analytics in sales forecasting in online marketplace platforms is also explored, through the examination of various predictive models using real-world case studies. By exploring various methodologies and tools, the study illustrates how predictive analytics can be integrated into e-businesses' operations to drive growth, and enhance decision-making, highlighting the transformative potential of analytics in making data-driven decisions, ultimately fostering sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Through the analysis of historical sales data, consumer behaviour patterns, and market trends, predictive analytics provides actionable insights that are crucial for strategic planning and operational efficiency. The paper also addresses challenges and best practices for implementing predictive analytics into the business process of e-businesses. ‍
Tool QUATTRO-20 for Examining of the Recurrent Sequencies Generated by Discrete Analogue of the Verhulst Equation
Authors: Kozmina Jelena , Gruodis Alytis
Published: September 2023

QUATTRO-20 as advanced tool for estimation of the recurrent sequences was created and tested. Discrete analogue of Verhulst equation x(t+1)=F(x(t)), F(x)=rx(1-x), t=0, 1, 2, ..., was selected as the model of recurrent sequence. Related mathematical material is presented in user-friendly form: convergence conditions, Lyapunov index, behaviour of the sequencies generated by second, third, fourth compositions of function F(x). QUATTRO-20 contains several visualization methods such as xy plot, Bifurcation diagram, distribution of Lyapunov index, CobWeb plot, graphical solution. Novel graphical technique of realization of the sequence convergence was presented.
Design and Implementation of Secure Electronic Voting System Using Fingerprint Biometrics
Authors: Hamran Hanaf , Abdullah M. , Naveed M. Ehtisham , Afzal Abdul Rehman
Published: September 2023

Fingerprint-Based Voting Project is an application that recognizes users based on their fingerprints. Each person has a different finger pattern, so you can easily authenticate voters. This system allows voters to vote using their fingerprints. Fingerprints are used to identify users uniquely. As the fingerprint minutiae features differ for each human being, the fingerprint is utilized to authenticate the voters. Voters can only vote once for a candidate. The system will not allow the voter to vote for a second time. The system allows administrators to add names and candidate photos of candidates nominated for election. The administrator only has the right to add the names and photos of nominated candidates. The admin will verify voters and register voter names. Administrators authenticate users by verifying their identities and then enrolling voters. Users can log in and vote for candidates after receiving a user ID and password from the administrator. The system allows the user to vote for only one candidate for a particular election. The voter and the admin can view the election results using the election ID. Voting results will be updated immediately. This study shows that the proposed web-based voting system is fast, efficient and fraud-free.
Implementation and Fabrication of Hybrid Solar Inverter
Authors: Nasir Areeba , Gul Nayab , Ahmad Raees , Raza Syed Saqlain
Published: September 2023

Inverters are frequently utilized in home and industrial settings to act as an alternative source of electricity in case the utility network's electrical supply is interrupted. However, due to the low capacity of the battery, the inverter was shut down for the heavy-load appliances. This endeavour is constructed in a way that uses solar energy to get around this restriction. An inverter powered by a battery makes up the hybrid inverter with a solar battery charging system. It incorporates maximum power point tracking (MPPT) to extract maximum power from the solar panels and efficiently charge the batteries. With the assistance of driver circuitry and a transformer, this inverter can generate up to 230V. The solar power source itself and the grid power supply are used to charge the battery. If the solar power supply is available, the relay circuitry uses the solar power to supply the load. Otherwise, the load connects to the grid power supply. The battery is also charged by this solar power source to be used as a backup in the future. When solar power is unavailable, charging the battery with the main supply is a pleasant option. As a result, this inverter may last longer and give the consumer an uninterrupted power supply.
Development of Cloud-based Water Quality Monitoring System
Authors: Bukhair Muhammad Saqib , Tufail Syed Muhammad , Sultan Sikander , Ansari Mubashir Zafar
Published: September 2023

Water quality is paramount for sustaining life and maintaining ecological balance. However, traditional monitoring methods often must improve by providing real-time and comprehensive information. The developed systems show a cloud-based water quality monitoring system that overcomes the drawbacks of conventional approaches. The system allows numerous users to collect, store, and retrieve real-time data by combining sensors, an ESP32 microcontroller, Google Firebase Cloud, and a mobile application. The prototype illustrates the viability of using cloud computing to monitor water quality accurately and thoroughly. This effort advances the field by highlighting water quality is importance to supporting ecosystems and life. It highlights the system's contribution to allowing proactive decision-making and quick solutions to water quality challenges while outlining potential directions for future advancements in sensor calibration, testing in various water bodies, and cutting-edge data analytics methods. The cloud-based system for monitoring water quality has uses in various fields, such as environmental management, public health, and water resource conservation. It makes it easier to make educated decisions and take preventative action to preserve water quality and sustainability.
Problem Fre-Talk sebagai Instrumen Mediasi dalam Tongkonan di Lembang Parandangan
Authors: Tandi Alfri , Upak Julianti , Pongdatu Lolan Lewi
Published: September 2023

The Parandangan community is synonymous with conflict resolution through tongkonan. The mechanism adopted is to bring together the two conflicting parties to dialogue about the causes of the dispute. The mediation process in tongkonan is played by the priest, traditional leaders, to mina, and the government as unifiers in the family group. The technique that the mediator uses is the problem free-talk technique that exists in pastorals so that through this research, we will see how the problem of free-talk as a mediation instrument in the tongkonan in Lembang Parandangan, Tana Toraja. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method through literature review, observation and interviews. The research results found that tongkonan is not only a place to live, but also a place to solve problems. The way to resolve problems in tongkonan is by bringing together the conflicting parties for mediation. In the process, mediators use problem free-talk. This technique is a technique that has been used for generations and is considered the most effective for reconciling warring parties, because it is done casually. Of course, both parties openly and openly poured out their hearts because it is based on the essence of tongkonan, namely unity within the family.
 
Masyarakat Parandangan identik dengan penyelesaian konflik lewat tongkonan. Mekanisme yang ditempuh melalui mempertemukan ke dua belah pihak yang bertikai untuk mendialogkan penyebab pertikaian. Proses mediasi di tongkonan diperankan oleh  pendeta, pemangku adat, to mina, dan pemerintah selaku pemersatu dalam rumpun keluarga. Tehnik yang mediator gunakan adalah tehnik problem free-talk yang ada dalam pastoral sehingga lewat penelitian ini, akan melihat bagaimana problem free-talk sebagai instrumen mediasi dalam tongkonan di lembang parandangan, Tana Toraja. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif melalui kajian pustaka, observasi, dan wawancara.  Hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa tongkonan selain tempat tinggal, juga tempat untuk memecahkan masalah. Cara menyelesaikan masalah di tongkonan adalah dengan cara mempertemukan pihak-pihak yang bertikai untuk dimediasi. Dalam prosesnya, para mediator menggunakan problem free-talk. Tehnik ini merupakan tehnik yang digunakan secara turun temurun dan dianggap paling efektif untuk mendamaikan pihak yang bertikai, sebab dilakukan dengan santai. Tentunya kedua pihak dengan lapang dada dan terbuka mencurahkan isi hati karena didasari dengan hakikat tongkonan yakni persatuan dalam kekelargaan.
OPTIMALISASI PERAN BADAN USAHA MILIK DESA(BUMDES) DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PENDAPATAN ASLI DESA
Authors: Ibnu Alfain Wahid , Setiawan Edy , Ahmad Yusuf Ayus
Published: September 2023

Badan Usaha Milik Desa atau yang sering disebut dengan BUMDes merupakan sebuah lembaga usaha yang dikelola oleh pemerintah desa dan masyarakat desa yang memiliki tujuan untuk memperkuat dan menggerakan perekonomian desa. Salah satu tujuan dibentuknya BUMDes yakni untuk meningkatkan pendapatan asli desa, yaitu diwujudkan dengan membentuk Unit- unit usaha, dalam teori dalam bab II sendiri dijelaskan bahwa terdapat klasifikasi bumdes, terdapat enam jenis BUMDES unit usaha yg bisa dijadikan rujukan untuk membuat unit usaha. Dalam BUMDES harapan mandiri sendiri baru terdapat tiga unit usaha, maka dari itu perlu adanya optimalisasi agar BUMDES dapat dioptimalkan dalam upaya meningkatkan pendapatan asli desa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, kemudian penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan study kasus (Case study), dan Jenis penelitian ini yaitu jenis penelitian lapangan (field Research). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa upaya BUMDes dalam meningkatkan Pendapatan Asli Desa (PADes) diwujudkan dengan membentuk beberapa unit usaha. Unit – unit usaha tersebut diantaranya yaitu Unit Konveksi, Unit sewa alat pesta, dan unit percetakan. Dengan adanya BUMDes Harapan Mandiri telah memberikan kontribusi terhadap PADes Desa Sukasari, namun belum begitu optimal karena hanya satu unit saja baru bisa berkontribusi dalam PADes yaitu unit usaha Konveksi yang termasuk juga unit usaha unggulan yang dimiliki oleh BUMDes Harapan Mandiri.
ALAT PENGUKUR KADAR GULA DARAH BERBASIS IOT WEB DENGAN TEKNIK NO-INVASIVE
Authors: Oxnu Siswanto Dimas , Puji Astutik Rini , Perdana Surya Pressa
Published: September 2023

Gula darah atau yang disebut dalam medis Gulukosa adalah suatu energi yang berasal dari metabolisme karbohidrat yang berfungsi sebagai sumber utama tubuh yang di kontrol oleh insulin, gulukosa yang berlebih akan di simpan di otot dan hati apa bila di perlukan dengan cara mengalir Bersama darah ke sel-sel tubuh. Dalam kondisi normal, kadar gula darah pada orang dewasa adalah kurang dari 100 mg/dl. Pada pradiabetes, kadar gula darah puasa mengalami kenaikan dsn bisa mencapai 100-125 mg/dl. Jika kadar gula darah puasa sudah lebih dari 125 mg/dl, maka seseorang sudah dikatakan mengidap penyakit diabetes. Sedangkan rekomendasi lain dari American diabetes association (ADA) menyarankan jumlah kadar gula darah normal adalah : 80-130 miligram per desiliter (mg/dL) atau 4,4 hingga 7,2 milimol per liter (mmol/L) sebelum makan. Penelitian kali ini dilakukan dikarenakan karena tinggi penderita diabetes di Indonesia oleh sebab itu kali ini peneliti ingin memuat suatu rancang bangun yang di gunakan untuk mengetahui glukosa dalam tubuh, alat yang digunakan meliputi mikrokontroler Arduino,LCD,Power supplyd dll.