bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of strength parameters of plain and reinforced concrete with the addition of polypropylene fibers
Authors: Ajwad Ali , Ilyas Usman , Muzammal Lutufullah , Umer Azhan , Haider Syed Muneeb
Published: December 2023

This research investigates the influence of incorporating small-diameter polypropylene fibers on the mechanical properties of concrete. The studied concrete properties include compressive strength, tensile strength, flexural strength (both plain and reinforced), shear strength, and the mitigation of shrinkage cracks. A total of 92 specimens were meticulously fabricated in the laboratory, comprising cylinders (12 inches in length and 6 inches in diameter), beams (20 x 4 x 4 inches), larger beams (60 x 9 x 9 inches), and slab panels (48 x 48 x 4 inches). During the specimen casting process, a consistent mix with a ratio of 1:2:4 and a water-cement ratio of 0.60 was consistently applied. The polypropylene fiber content varied at 0%, 0.2%, 0.4%, and 0.6% for each property examination. Results indicate a positive impact on all concrete properties studied upon the addition of polypropylene fibers. However, the optimal percentage of polypropylene fibers exhibited variability for each variable and property under investigation. This research contributes insights into the nuanced effects of polypropylene fibers on concrete properties, providing a basis for further exploration and practical application in optimizing concrete performance and durability.
An IoT and machine learning solutions for monitoring agricultural water quality: a robust framework
Authors: Rahu Mushtaque Ahmed , Shaikh Muhammad Mujtaba , Karim Sarang , Chandio Abdul Fattah , Dahri Safia Amir , Soomro Sarfraz Ahmed , Ali Sayed Mazhar
Published: December 2023

All living things, comprising animals, plants, and people require water to survive. The world is covered in water, just 1 percent of it is fresh and functional. The importance and value of freshwater have increased due to population growth and rising water demands. Approximately more than 70 percent of the world's freshwater is used for agriculture. Agricultural employees are the least productive, inefficient, and heavily subsidized water users in the world. They also utilize the most water overall. Irrigation consumes a considerable amount of water. The field's water supply needs to be safeguarded. A critical stage in estimating agricultural production is crop irrigation. The global shortage of fresh water is a serious issue, and it will only get worse in the years to come. Precision agriculture and intelligent irrigation are the only solutions that will solve the aforementioned issues. Smart irrigation systems and other modern technologies must be used to improve the quantity of high-quality water used for agricultural irrigation. Such a system has the potential to be quite accurate, but it requires data about the climate and water quality of the region where it will be used. This study examines the smart irrigation system using the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud-based architecture. The water's temperature, pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), and turbidity are all measured by this device before the data is processed in a cloud using the range of machine learning (ML) approaches. Regarding water content limits, farmers are given accurate information. Farmers can increase production and water quality by using effective irrigation techniques. ML methods comprising support vector machines (SVM), random forests (RF), linear regression, Naive Bayes, and decision trees (DT) are used to categorize pre-processed data sets. Performance metrics like accuracy, precision, recall, and f1-score are used to calculate the performance of ML algorithms.
Heat transfer augmentation through engine oil-based hybrid nanofluid inside a trapezoid cavity
Authors: Awais Muhammad , Soomro Feroz Ahmed , El-Sapa Shreen , Khokhar Rahim Bux
Published: December 2023

Heat transfer occurs as a result of density differences caused by temperature changes. It has several industrial applications. To improve performance, one must investigate the heat transfer behaviour of the working fluid. Hence, the purpose of this work is to report a heat transfer analysis of a partially heated trapezoid cavity filled with a hybrid nanofluid. The temperature conditions of the cavity are such that the bottom boundary is partially heated, inclined side boundaries are kept at a lower temperature, and the upper boundary is kept adiabatic. A trapezoidal shape heated obstacle is considered in the cavity’s centre. The heat transfer and flow take place inside the cavity due to density variation. The mechanism is regulated by mass, momentum, and energy conservation, as well as related boundary constraints. The solutions are determined by the use of a numerical technique known as the Finite Element Method after the governing equations are transformed into non-dimensional form, which brings up physical parameters affecting the heat transfer and flow. The initial study is performed for three types of nanofluids with silver 𝐴𝑔 and magnesium oxide 𝑀𝑔𝑜 nanoparticles inside water 𝐻2𝑂, kerosene 𝐾𝑒, and engine oil 𝐸𝑂. The study revealed that the engine oil-based hybrid nanofluid produced an increased heat transfer rate. Simulation is performed using engine-based hybrid nanofluid with the range of physical parameters, such as Rayleigh number 𝑅𝑎 (105≤𝑅𝑎≤107), Hartmann number 𝐻𝑎 (0≤𝐻𝑎≤100) and nanoparticles volume fraction 𝜙 (0≤𝜙≤0.2). It is found that the heat transfer rate is enhanced by increasing the fraction of nanoparticles in the base fluid. Moreover, imposition of magnetic field has reverse impact on the fluid movement.
Biosorption studies on arsenic (III) removal from industrial wastewater by using fixed and fluidized bed operation
Authors: Baig Khurram Shahzad , Ahmad Fazeel , Asghar Usman , Khan Waqas Ahmed
Published: December 2023

Previously, activated carbon was used as adsorbent for the removal of heavy metals at batch scale and the reported removal efficiency was up to 25 % (while in our technique the efficiency is up to 75%). The large industries operate with continuous processes and discharge large amount of wastewater containing heavy metals. No research was published for continuous operation using fluidized bed adsorption column till now. The novelty of this study is on the mode of operation (continuous operation at large scale under fixed and fluidized bed conditions), Biosorbent activated carbon (AC), and maximum efficiency of arsenic removal (i.e. 75 %). The Biosorbent activated carbon prepared from waste agriculture material. Industrial wastewater consists of many inorganic and organic pollutants which are discharged into water bodies resulting the serious health problems. Now a days, concentration of arsenic has much increased as compared to the permissive concentration level (25mg/L). Therefore, there is need to reduce this concentration up to threshold value (10μg/L). The use of biosorbents for arsenic removal from wastewater has global significance due to its widespread availability and low cost. Biosorption of Arsenic strongly depends on the initial metal concentration, contact time, speed of stirring, pH and temperature. The maximum arsenic as (III) removed at pH-7.5 is 70%, it was improved to 83% by agitation in batch experiments. While in continuous mode experiments (Fixed bed) the bed height and flow rates were varied. At the Fluidized bed experiments, the maximum As (III) removed was 75%. The effects of several factors such as pH, initial solute concentration, biosorbents dose, has been revaluated in this paper. The low cost, easily available biosorbent AC is recommended for removal of arsenic from contaminated wastewaters to bring them in compliance.
Investigating parametric effects during TIG welding of dissimilar metals
Authors: Abdullah Abdullah , Mehmood Shahid , Rahman Rana Atta Ur
Published: December 2023

This paper explores the optimization of Tungsten-Inert-Gas (TIG) welding process parameters for creating a hybrid structure of Aluminium 6061 and Stainless Steel 304 using a copper filler rod (ER-Cu). The Welding of these two materials has industrial relevance owing to its weight reduction capabilities and environmental benefits. However, Aluminium and Stainless-Steel have different melting points and thermal properties. Aluminium has twice coefficient of thermal expansion and six times coefficient of thermal conductance as compared to Stainless-Steel. This difference often results in residual stresses and brittle intermetallic compounds in the weld region. We have chosen the Welding Current, Welding Speed, and Gas Flow Rate as input parameters, and Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Micro-hardness as response parameters. We have employed the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) using a Box-Behnken design to evaluate the influence of input parameters on UTS and Micro-hardness. Furthermore, an Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) is conducted to determine the input parameters' significance on the response parameters. Our surface plots demonstrate that UTS improves with increased Welding Current and reduced Welding Speed. Simultaneously, Micro-hardness increases with elevated Welding Speed and decreased current, up to a specific limit. The peak value of UTS (79 MPa) was observed with a Current range of 85-90 A, Speed range of 95-100 mm/min, and Gas Flow Rate of 14.5-15 l/min. On the other hand, maximum Micro-hardness (260HV) was obtained with a Current range of 80-85 A, Speed range of 105-110 mm/min, and Gas Flow Rate of 14.5-15 l/min. This research contributes to improving the manufacturing process of hybrid structures, specifically by optimizing the advantages of both Aluminium and Stainless Steel while addressing the challenges that arise during their combination. The study's conclusions have major consequences for sectors looking to take advantage on the mutually beneficial characteristics of different metals in welding applications.
Role of some Immunological and non-Immunological Parameters in Prognosis and diagnosis of Systemic lupus erythematosus in Iraqi women patients
Authors: Jassim Asma Sabah , Ali Ekhlass N. , Auda Ibtesam Ghadban , Al-osami Mohammed Hadi Munshed
Published: December 2023

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by autoantibody's presence in the circulation and involvement of many systems. The current study aims to study the role of some immunological and non-immunological parameters in SLE development and to illustrate the correlations between these parameters. The current study included 50 blood samples collected from SLE patients and apparently healthy control. The methods of work included Complete Blood Count (CBC) analysis to assess blood components, you mean to analyse Hb, WBC, ESR, ELISA technique to measure serum levels of TLR-7, IL-17, and TNF-γ, antinuclear antibody test (ANA) and double-strand DNA antibody (anti ds DNA). The study results showed a significant increase in serum levels of each WBC (p< 0.005), ESR (p< 0.001), IL17(p< 0.004), TLR7(p< 0.005), IFN-γ (p< 0.001), ANA (p< 0.001), and anti dsDNA (p< 0.001) in SLE patients compared to apparently healthy control but the Hb is decreasing level was low in the SLE patients compared with control. In conclusion, the low hemoglobin, WBC, and ESR are non-specific parameters associated with SLE pathogenesis.    ANA, Anti-ds-DNA as excellent biomarkers for the diagnosis of SLE and serum level of TLR-7, TNF-γ, and IL-17 were evaluated in SLE patients compared to healthy people and they may be suggested as a prognostic tool in SLE patients.
Study of the cytotoxic activity of alcoholic and aqueous extracts of Iraqi aromatic rice bran on B16 cell line
Authors: Abdualhadi Abeer Saeed
Published: December 2023

The test was conducted on a sample consisting of mixing three samples of Iraqi Aromatic rice (Amber) bran obtained from the private mills in Najaf Governorate. The MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) method was used to study the cytotoxic effect of alcoholic and aqueous extract of Iraqi Aromatic rice bran on B16 cell line, it is a murine tumor cell line used as a model to study human melanoma. The results showed that all concentrations of alcoholic extract (5, 10, 20, 40, and 80) % caused a significant inhibition on the B16 cell line. The inhibition rate reached to (13.00, 27.00, 47.33, 71.67 and 86.67) % respectively, after 48 hours while the cell viability was (87.00, 73.00, 52.67, 28.33and 13.33) % with a statistically significant difference at P≤. 0.05 compared to the control. The results showed that the aqueous extract had less inhibition effectiveness (for the same concentrations) after 48 hours, (10.00, 19.33, 27.00, 46.67 and 66.33) % and the cell viability rate was (90.00, 80.67, 73.00, 53.33 and 33.67) % respectively. The study shows that both alcoholic and aqueous extract prepared from Iraqi Aromatic rice bran had a toxic and anti-proliferative effect on B16 cell line, and this effect increases with increasing concentration. Treatment of these cells with the two extracts caused shrinkage, a decrease in numbers, and a clear morphological change in this type of cells.
Optical Microscopy Images Enhancement Using YCbCr Color Space Based on Nonlinear Mapping
Authors: Majeed Hind A. , Kadhim Ahlam M. , Daway Hazim G.
Published: December 2023

Improving medical images captured by the optical microscope plays an essential role in many medical, radiological, and other applications in the medical field. In this study, the microscope image was improved based on the color conversion (Ycbcr) and the transformation nonlinear mapping, where the lighting component (Y) was processed based on the nonlinear transformation and fuzzy technique, and the color component was improved using (CLAHE) algorithm. The proposed algorithm was compared with several modern algorithms based on non-referenced quality measures. Analyzing the proposed results has obtained the best quality measures with high values of EN (7.0701), AG (14.6901), and MSD (55.8363).
An examination of retinal findings with optical coherence tomography in hypothyroidism patients with vitamin D deficiency: A comparative study
Authors: Sayılan Samet , Kırağı Dila , Arslan Mehmet Tayfun
Published: December 2023

Aim: This study aimed to examine the retinal layer before and after treatment in patients with hypothyroidism with vitamin D deficiency, since the vitamin also protects the retinal cells against inflammatory damage.

Material and methods: The free T3, free T4, and vitamin D levels of 104 patients with no ocular disease were first measured. Ophthalmological examinations of these patients, who were divided into three groups, were performed by specialist ophthalmologists, while retinal findings were examined using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and recorded. The first group was given vitamin D for three months, the second levothyroxine, and the third vitamin D + levothyroxine. After three months repeat OCT was performed, and the results were compared with the previous values.

Results: The thickness of the left inner nuclear cell layer of the patients in the vitamin D group increased significantly compared to pre-treatment. Post-treatment right central macular thickness, right nerve fiber layer, right outer nuclear cell layer, right pigment epithelial layer, left central macular, and left inner nuclear cell layer thicknesses were all significantly higher compared to pre-treatment in the patients in the levothyroxine + vitamin D group, while right outer retinal layer and left retinal nerve fiber thicknesses decreased (p<0.05).

Conclusion: A greater increase in cell layer thickness was observed in the group using vitamin D and levothyroxine together compared to those in which vitamin D and levothyroxine were employed alone. However, further studies on the effect of vitamin D on retinal cell development and protection against injury are now needed.
Perancangan gerobak sampah berbasis ergonomi untuk meminimalkan risiko low back pain dalam memobilisasi sampah
Authors: Rodrigo Rafael , Siswantoro A. Teguh , Anggoro P. Wisnu
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini membahas tentang analisis postur ergonomis petugas cleaning service dalam menangani sampah dengan metode Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi risiko cedera pada pekerja akibat penggunaan gerobak sampah. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer yang dikumpulkan dari responden di lapangan. Metode RULA terdiri dari tiga tahap analisis: pengembangan metode pencatatan postur kerja, pengembangan sistem penilaian pengelompokan bagian tubuh, dan pengembangan skor utama dan daftar tindakan. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa penggunaan gerobak sampah dapat menyebabkan kelelahan dan nyeri punggung bawah (pinggang). Analisis RULA menunjukkan skor tujuh, yang menunjukkan perlunya penyelidikan segera dan perubahan desain pada gerobak sampah. Penelitian ini menggunakan software CATIA untuk memberikan visualisasi postur dan posisi pekerja yang lebih akurat. Studi ini mengusulkan desain baru gerobak sampah yang mencakup pegangan yang terletak di belakang, roda belakang yang dapat bermanuver, roda karet yang lebih besar, pintu yang dapat dibuka dari atas dan depan, serta volume yang lebih besar untuk mencegah pekerjaan berulang. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa nyeri punggung bagian bawah adalah masalah umum yang dialami pekerja layanan kebersihan yang menangani sampah dan perubahan desain yang diusulkan dapat membantu mengurangi risiko cedera low back pain.
Reduksi pemborosan di gudang suku cadang distributor alat berat dengan perbaikan tata letak
Authors: Hadisantono  , Jati Vincentius Niko Klana
Published: December 2023

Pemborosan merupakan kegiatan yang menghambat proses di gudang sehingga operator tidak dapat memenuhi targetnya. Pemborosan dengan jenis transportasi, waktu tunggu, inventori, serta gerakan banyak ditemui di area gudang sehingga memperlambat proses yang ada. Solusi yang ingin diterapkan oleh perusahaan ialah dengan membangun sistem baru, namun perlu adanya solusi penunjang yaitu perbaikan tata letak serta tata kelola barang di gudang. Metode yang digunakan dalam melakukan analisis pemborosan adalah value stream mapping (VSM) dan process activity mapping (PAM). Dengan menggunakan VSM dan PAM, ditemukan empat jenis pemborosan terbanyak yaitu kegiatan bolak-balik operator, delay antar proses, dead stock, serta transportasi. Hal tersebut dapat dikurangi dengan melakukan perencanaan tata kelola barang menggunakan metode class-based storage sesuai dengan ranking pergerakan barang dan pembuatan tata letak dengan menggunakan software Blocplan. Setelah dilakukan implementasi berupa pembuatan tata letak, dapat diketahui kegiatan bolak-balik operator berkurang. Dengan tata kelola barang baru dan dilakukan simulasi proses di gudang, dapat diketahui terjadi penurunan waktu proses. Waktu incoming turun dari awalnya 27,62 menit menjadi 8,23 menit, sedangkan waktu outgoing turun dari awalnya 164,79 menit menjadi 114,94 menit.
Perancangan rak penyimpanan untuk mengurangi jumlah produk cacat
Authors: Pramudito Albertus Anggito , Daryanto Yosef
Published: December 2023

Tulakir Fiberglass merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak dalam pembuatan produk suvenir berupa miniatur berbahan dasar fiberglass. Selama penyimpanan produk di gudang, terdapat kendala yaitu adanya produk yang mengalami kecacatan berupa cacat patah, cacat menggelembung, dan cacat karena rayap. Perusahaan menginginkan solusi untuk mengurangi jumlah produk cacat dengan target maksimal satu produk cacat per bulan untuk setiap jenis produk. Untuk dapat mewujudkan target yang ingin dicapai, pertama-tama dilakukan identifikasi penyebab terjadinya produk cacat di gudang. Hasil identifikasi menunjukkan penyebab utama yaitu rak penyimpanan yang belum baik sehingga diperlukan perancangan kembali. Perancangan rak penyimpanan dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode rasional. Hasil dari perancangan yang dilakukan adalah membuat rak penyimpanan dengan menggunakan material besi, multiplek, dan strimin dengan pembatas tumpukan yang fleksibel. Selain itu juga dirancang tangga pijakan untuk membantu proses peletakan dan pengambilan produk di rak. Berdasarkan hasil pembuatan rak penyimpanan dan implementasi dalam waktu satu bulan, tidak terdapat produk cacat pada setiap baris rak penyimpanan.
Classifying Release Notes Explanations using BERT: An Initial Step to Automatic Versioning in Distributed Software Development
Authors: ŞEKER Abdulkadir
Published: December 2023

Distributed Software Development is the practice of developing software with a team in different locations. The process of software versioning is crucial in distributed development as it helps in keeping track of the various software versions that are being developed and maintaining projects. In transition of each new version, the development team present release notes that inform all team members and stakeholders are aware of changes and provide tracking project progresses. Release notes consist information about the features, bug fixes, and other changes included in a new software release. Generating release notes and determining the release transition timing for new software versions can be costly. Despite of there are some papers about generating release notes in the literature, there is not any study about automatic versioning. In this context, the aim of this paper is to predict the development types in release notes as the first phase of an automated versioning tool that is planned to be built in future work. We used BERT which is one of the popular transformers to classify developments of release notes and our model has 86% accuracy rate on our own public dataset. Additionally, we presented insights on the model's decision-making process in the context of explainable AI using ELI5 library.
Bir mermer ocağında örtü tabakası kazı yönteminin zaman ve maliyet açısından değerlendirilmesi
Authors: AYDIN Deniz
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmada Dimer Grup’a ait Adıyaman Emprador taşının üretiminde örtü tabakasının konvansiyonel yöntem ile kazılması ile delme patlatma yöntemi ile kazılması karşılaştırılmıştır. Konvansiyonel yöntemde örtü tabakasının alınması elmas tel ile kesim yapılmaktadır. Bu yöntemde düşey ve yatay deliklerin delinmesi, elmas tel ile kesimlerin yapılması, parçaların ayrılması ve kırıcı ile boyut küçültülme ve taşıma adımları uygulanmaktadır.

Delme patlatma yöntemi ile örtü tabakasının kazılmasında ise deliklerin belirlenen parametrelere uygun delinmesi, doldurulması ve sıkılama yapılmasının ardından patlatma yapılması ve yine taşıma adımlarını takip etmektedir. Çalışmada örtü tabakasının delme ve kesme işlemlerine hazır hale getirilmesi ve örtü tabakasının alınması sonrası işlemler her iki yöntemde de aynı olduğu için çalışmaya konu edilmemiştir.

Değerlendirmeler neticesinde aynı büyüklükteki alanın elmas kesici ile 118.68 saatte, delme patlatma ile 35.27 saatte kazıldığı görülmüştür. Yine konvansiyonel yöntemin maliyeti 138.64 tl/m3 iken, delme patlatmada bu maliyet 39.97 tl/m3 olmuştur. Patlayıcı kullanımı iş için gerekli süreyi %70 kısaltırken, maliyeti de %72 seviyesinde azaltmıştır.
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF CFRP-REINFORCED STEEL PLATE SHEAR WALLS UNDER CYCLIC LOADINGS AND THE FAILURE OF CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CFRP TO STEEL
Authors: DUSAK Said , YALÇIN Cem
Published: December 2023

Steel plate shear walls, as an innovative lateral load resisting system, are widely used in the world. In this study, carbon fiber-reinforced polymer textile (CFRP) is used in order to increase load carrying capacity, ductility and energy dissipation of steel plate shear walls. A specimen of composite plate shear wall through epoxy bonding between two steel plates in a steel frame was prepared, and cyclic loading was applied. The finite element model of the steel plate shear wall without CFRP textile was prepared, and an in-plane static pushover analysis was conducted. The load-displacement curves obtained from the analysis of the model were compared with the results of the experimentally-obtained CFRP textile added specimen, and they were found to be in a good agreement. In conclusion, as a result of the addition of CFRP textile to the steel plate shear wall, it was observed that the carbon fiber reinforced polymer delaminated from the plate surface, and its contribution to the system behavior remained limited. Accordingly, it has been observed that in order to obtain the expected contribution, it is necessary to ensure that the steel plate and the textile must have full bonding and act as a composite material.
Variation of Dynamic Elasticity Modulus with Experimentally Determined Concrete Compressive Strength
Authors: TUGRUL TUNC Esra
Published: December 2023

In reinforced concrete structures, one of the most important factors for structural safety is the quality of concrete. The first thing that comes to mind for concrete quality is the compressive strength of concrete. However, properties such as elasticity modulus are also among the properties that determine concrete quality. Since concrete is a brittle material, different methods are used to determine dynamic elasticity modulus. In practice, dynamic elasticity modulus of concrete can be identified by utilizing concrete compressive strength value. In this context; compressive strength tests were performed on a series of concretes accordingly relevant standards. Since it is difficult to determine elasticity modulus from the stress and strain relationship, the dynamic elasticity modulus values in this study was calculated using empirical formulas according to TS 500-2000, ACI 318-95 and CEB-FIP 1978 on the basis of experimental data in this study. The relationship between the calculated dynamic elasticity modulus values and concrete compressive strength was analyzed. From the study, it is concluded that as concrete compressive strength increases, dynamic elasticity modulus increases for the concrete specimens.
Logaritmik İşlem Süreleri Toplamı Tabanlı Öğrenme ve İş Bozulması Etkileri Altında Demontaj Hattı Problemi
Authors: SOMTÜRK Halime , TOKSARI M. Duran
Published: December 2023

Artan çevresel farkındalık, ekonomik kaygılar ve yasal kurallar sayesinde, son zamanlarda ürün geri kazanımı veya yeniden üretimi yoğun ilgi görmektedir. Demontaj, ömrünü tamamlamış ürünlerin geri kazanımı aşamasındaki en önemli süreçlerden biridir. Bu yüzden, etkin ve dengeli kurulmuş demontaj hatları önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışmada, demontaj hattı dengeleme (DHD) problemleri, eş zamanlı logaritmik işlem süreleri toplamı tabanlı öğrenme ve iş bozulması etkileri altında incelenmiştir. DHD literatüründe, logaritmik işlem süreleri toplamı tabanlı öğrenme ve iş bozulması eş zamanlı olarak ilk kez çalışılmıştır. Herhangi bir iş, istasyondaki sırasına göre, kendisinden önceki işlerin işlem sürelerinin logaritmik toplamından etkilenmektedir. İş bozulması ise, işin işleme başlamasını geciktiren bozulmalardır. Öğrenme işlerin işlem sürelerinin azaltırken, bozulma artırmaktadır. Bu çalışmada amaç fonksiyonu, açılan istasyon sayısı minimizasyonudur. Öğrenme ve bozulma etkisi altındaki DHD probleminin çözümü için hibrit (Parçacık Sürüsü Optimizasyonu- Genetik Algoritma) PSO-GA algoritması geliştirilmiş. Farklı öğrenme ve bozulma oranları için sonuçlar elde edilip karşılaştırmalar yapılmıştır. Öğrenme ve bozulma etkisinin, DHD problemlerinde dikkate alındığında amaç fonksiyonu değerinde iyileşmeler görülmüştür.
A.N. Muravyov, the Younger Brother of M.N. Muravyov-Vilensky, as Phenomenon of Russian Religious Life
Authors: Trusov Vadim
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the study of life and work of Andrey Muravyov (1806–1874) who was one of the signifi cant spiritual Orthodox writers, church historians, pilgrims and poets. He was Honorary Member of the Imperial Academy of Sciences since 1963 and contributed substantially to Kiev historical center preservation. He can be considered a unique phenomenon of theological thought of the Synodal period.
Peasant Liberation Project of 1857 as Disproof of the Myth about Muravyov as Serfdom Supporter
Authors: Adylov Albert
Published: December 2023

Peasant Liberation Project of 1857 as Disproof of the Myth about Muravyov as Serfdom Supporter
Special Authority of Vilna Governor-General M.N. Muravyov: Personnel Aspect
Authors: Komzolova Anna
Published: December 2023

Abstract. The notions of unlimited authority of M.N. Muravyov were mythologized both by the publicists of the 19th century and later by Soviet historians. Dictatorial ambitions and the pursuit of unlimited power were imputed to Muravyov, that were allegedly necessary for him to “terrorize” the local population, mainly Poles. However, Muravyov administration in North-Western Provinces (1863–1865) mainly was based on the extraordinary authorities of the Vilna governor-general, given already to his predecessor V.I. Nazimov in view of the activation of the Polish national movement in 1861–1862 and the beginning of the open armed uprising in January 1863. On the eve of Muravyov's offi cial appointment as the head of the North-Western Region emperor Alexander II approved special rights for him to replace the governors of all North-Western Provinces, as well as to “purge” the personnel of local offi cials. That “purge” affected high-ranking offi cials of various departments, including offi cers of the corps of gendarmes and the railway corps
Muravyov’s Powerlessness: “Princes” Oginsky and the Uprising of 1863 in Lithuania
Authors: Dyukov Alexandr
Published: December 2023

In this article the author for the fi rst time in historiography specifi cally examines the role of the princes Oginsky family in the uprising of 1863. On the basis of the evidence that previously escaped the attention of the researchers, the author demonstrates the active involvement of the Oginsky family in the uprising, their role in fi nancing the uprising preparation, their part in clandestine activities and their relations with K. Kalinovsky. The author of the article also reveals the reasons for the Ogibsky evading penalty and for the lack of research of their role in the events.
Pazarcık Bölgesi Alevi ve Bektaşilerinde Ölüm Üzerine Yakılan Ağıtlar
Authors: Pehlivan Fatih Furkan
Published: December 2023

Milletleri ayakta tutan ve onun sonsuza dek yaşamasını sağlayan en önemli öğeler, kültürel değerleridir. Bize düşen en büyük görev de kültürel değerlerimizin yaşatılması ve geleceğe aktarılmasıdır. İnsanlığın ortak ve onulmaz acılarının canlı ve etkileyici ifade kalıpları olan ağıt yakma geleneğimiz, binlerce yıllık ezgilerin birikimi olarak öncelikle acıyı kayda geçirmiş sonra milletin kültür dokusunu beslemiştir. Bu araştırma Kahramanmaraş-Pazarcık yöresi Alevi ve Bektaşi ağıt geleneğinin özellikleri hakkında çeşitli tespitlerde bulunmayı amaçlanması bakımından önemli olup dünyadaki kültürel çalışmalara katkı sağlayacak bir kaynak olması, ülkemizin milli, manevi değerlerinin korunması ve Müzikoloji alanındaki çalışmalara katkı sağlaması, yörenin kültürel özelliklerinin gelecek kuşaklara aktarılması bakımından önemlidir. Kahramanmaraş-Pazarcık yöresi Alevi ve Bektaşi ağıt geleneği, ağıtların hikâyesi, ağıtların notaya alınması ve ağıtlara yönelik ayrıntılı özellikler hakkında çeşitli tespitlerde bulunulması, ağıt geleneğindeki durumları tespit etmektir. Araştırmanın amaçlarından biri de Kahramanmaraş-Pazarcık yöresi Alevi ve Bektaşi ağıtlarını inceleyerek, araştırarak kayıt altına almak, bu sayede yöredeki kültürün gelecek kuşaklara aktarılmasına imkân sağlamak, bu sayede kendi öz kültürel değerlerimizin korunmasına katkı sağlamaktır. Araştırmada öncelikle ağıtlar hakkında genel bilgilerden bahsedilmiştir. Daha sonra ise Pazarcık’ta yaşanmış olan ağıtlardan bazılarının hikâyesi ve notası kayıt altına alınmış, eserlerin belirlenmesi amacıyla dijital ve yazılı kaynak taraması yapılmıştır. Araştırma, Pazarcık Alevi ve Bektaşi ağıtlarıyla sınırlandırılmıştır. Araştırma sürecinde, ağıt yakıcılar ve yakın çevreleri ile gerçekleştirilen kişisel görüşmeler yolu ile araştırma ayrıntılı bir şekilde aydınlatılmıştır. Yapılan araştırma ve incelemeler sonucunda; Kahramanmaraş-Pazarcık yöresi Alevi ve Bektaşilerinin kendine has özelliklere sahip olduğu, yörenin ağıt geleneğinin ülkemizdeki diğer bölgelerin ağıt gelenekleri ile benzer özellikler sergilediği, genellikle ağıtlar yakılırken enstrümansız, yalın ses olarak tercih ettikleri ve eserlerinde konu olarak genellikle gündelik yaşamda karşılaştıkları olayları ele aldıkları görülmüştür.
An International Human Rights Law Perspective on The Impact of Digitalization on The Alevi Community
Authors: Erol Melih Uğraş
Published: December 2023

The digitalization of law is occurring at an accelerated pace due to advancements in technology and the influence of the internet. This digitalization has brought about a significant transformation in the acquisition and diffusion of legal information and instruments, presenting both benefits and obstacles, particularly in the field of international human rights law. Comprehending the impact of digitalization on human rights is of utmost importance for populations such as the Alevis in Turkey, who are currently enduring violations of their fundamental rights. This is because technological advancements and their implications for human rights law play a vital role in ensuring the safeguarding and implementation of human rights while also potentially enabling tangible breaches of these rights. The European Court of Human Rights has often ruled in favor of Alevis in cases involving human rights breaches. However, the advent of digitalization brings up a new realm for Alevis’ human rights issues, since they may face distinct challenges arising from the digitalization of human rights. There are advantages to the digitalization of human rights law for Alevis, particularly in terms of enhanced accessibility to legal materials, while also having disadvantages, e.g., online hate speeches and low digital literacy, and facing potential obstacles such as bias in artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Digital platforms are also significant in safeguarding Alevi cultural rights and enabling the establishment of an understanding of being a community among Alevis via the use of internet platforms. In the era of digitalization of law, while Alevis comprehend their human rights and freedoms, they also use online platforms for activism. This article offers a thorough examination of the consequences of the digitalization of international human rights law for the Alevi population. It specifically focuses on the advantages and disadvantages associated with this phenomenon.
Adana Nergizlik Köyü Tahtacılarında Ölüm Ritüelleri
Authors: Şen Adem
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmada Adana’nın Karaisalı ilçesine bağlı Nergizlik köyünde yaşayan Hacı Emirli Ocağına bağlı Tahtacıların ölüm ile ilgili ritüelleri hayatın geçiş dönemleri bağlamında değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmanın konusu Tahtacıların ölüm çevresinde oluşturdukları ritüeller ve bu ritüelleri nasıl anlamlandırdıklarıdır. Bu anlamda Nergizlik köyü Tahtacılarının ölüm öncesi, ölüm sırası ve ölüm sonrası ritüellerinin sembolik, kültürel ve toplumsal anlamları değerlendirilip yorumlanmıştır. Çalışmanın amacı Nergizlik köyündeki Tahtacıların ölümle ilgili ritüelleri nasıl anlamlandırdıkları, bu anlamlandırmaların ne şekilde oluştuğudur. Bunun yanında Nergizlik köyünde Aleviliğin yola girmedeki temel unsurları olan ikrar verme ve musahip olma ritüellerinin günümüzde uygulanmıyor olması Nergizlik köyü Tahtacılarının ölüm ritüelleri üzerinden Alevi kimliklerini anlamlandırmalarında etken olmaktadır. Ölümün bir geçiş dönemi olmasının yanında, ölümle ilgili ritüellerin içinde birçok sembolün bulunması araştırmada bu sembollerin anlamları üzerinde durulmasında etken olmuştur. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Ölümle ilgili ritüeller ve bu ritüellerin ifade ettiği anlamlar konusunda zengin veriler elde edilebilecek katılımcılara ulaşabilmek ve örneklemi belirlemek amacıyla amaçlı örneklem tekniği kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın örneklemi Nergizlik köyünde yaşayan 16 katılımcı ve Tahtacıların ölümle ilgili ritüellerinde bulunan dikme dedeyle birlikte toplam 17 katılımcıdan oluşmaktadır. Katılımcıların hepsi yaşamlarının belli dönemlerinde Tahtacıların geleneksel mesleği olan tahtacılık işiyle uğraşmış ya da uğraşmaktadır. Çalışmada verileri toplamak için yarı katılımlı gözlem ve yarı yapılandırılmış derinlemesine görüşme teknikleri kullanılmıştır. Katılımcılardan elde edilen verilere göre Nergizlik köyü Tahtacılarının ölümle ilgili inanışlarının içinde birçok ritüelin olduğu ve bu ritüellerle ilgili anlamlandırmaların belirli bir süreç içinde toplumsal etkileşim dahilinde oluştuğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Nergizlik Tahtacılarının; ölümle ilgili ritüellerinde birçok geleneğin korunduğu, bununla birlikte bazı ritüellerin geçmişten günümüze değişimler geçirdiği, musahipli talibin ölümü üzerine yapılan kurban ritüelinin günümüzde yapılmaması gibi bazı ritüellerin yok olduğu ve bazı ritüellerin de yok olma tehlikesiyle karşı karşıya olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.
Bedri Noyan Dedebaba’nın Hekimliği
Authors: Altı Aziz
Published: December 2023

1912 senesinde günümüzde Yunanistan’ın bir şehri olan Serez’de doğan Bedri Noyan, ilk ve orta öğrenimini Anadolu’nun muhtelif yerlerinde tamamlamıştır. 1931 yılında İstanbul Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesinde yüksek tahsiline başlamıştır. Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilik yıllarında hocalarıyla ve arkadaşlarıyla iyi diyaloglar kurmayı başaran Noyan, aynı zamanda sosyal etkinliklere de dahil olarak aktif bir öğrencilik yaşamına sahip olmuştur. İstanbul Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesindeki eğitimini 1937 yılında tamamlayarak buradan mezun olmuştur. 1937 yılında hekimlik mesleğine başlayan Noyan, aynı yıl vatani görevini yerine getirmek için askere gitmiştir. Askerlik görevini ifa etmesinin ardından bir müddet İstanbul Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hijyen Enstitüsü’nde Asistan olarak çalışmıştır. Daha sonra ihtisasını Ankara Numune Hastanesinde kulak burun boğaz kliniğinde yapmıştır. Ardından mütehassıs olarak Diyarbakır ve Gaziantep hastanelerinde çalışmıştır. Diyarbakır’da görev yaptığı yıllarda bir dönem Diyarbakır Halkevi başkanlığı görevini de yürüten Noyan, bu vazifede iken halk sağlığına yönelik çalışmalarda bulunmuştur. 1946 yılında İstanbul Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesinde girdiği sınavı başarıyla geçerek kulak, burun ve boğaz alanında doçent unvanını almıştır. 1946’dan 1951 yılına kadar İstanbul Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesinde öğretim üyesi olarak çalışmıştır. 1951 yılında üniversitedeki öğretim üyeliği görevinden ayrılan Noyan, Aydın’da serbest hekim olarak çalışmaya başlamıştır. 1958 senesinde Bektaşiliğe intisap eden Noyan, derviş, baba ve halifebaba makamlarının ardından 1960 yılında “Dedebaba”lık makamına seçilmiştir. Noyan, Bektaşiliğin “Babagân” kolunun en üst mertebesi olarak bilinen Dedebabalık makamında 37 yıl görev yapmıştır. Bedri Noyan Dedebaba hekimlik mesleğini ise 1987’ye kadar aktif olarak icra etmiştir. Çok yönlü bir kişiliğe sahip olan Noyan, kaleme aldığı tasavvuf temalı hatlarına hekimlik duygularını da yansıtmıştır. Noyan yaptığı çalışmalarla da Tıp literatürüne önemli katkılar sunmuştur. Bu makalede Bedri Noyan Dedebabanın hekimlik geçmişi ele alınmaya çalışılmıştır.
Cemevlerinin Hukuki Statüsü: Kültür Mü, İnanç Mı? Kaybedilen Yüzyıllar Üzerine Analitik Bir Düşünme Denemesi
Authors: Memiş İhsan
Published: December 2023

Dördüncü Halife Hz. Ali’nin vefatı üzerinden 1461 yıl geçmiş, her iki oğlu öldürülmüş ve bunun sonucunda da İslam esaslarına göre o zamanki halifelik bir kabileden diğer bir kabileye geçmiştir. Bu olayların 30 yıl içinde yaşanması bir dinin başlangıç yılları için büyük bir travma ve derin ayrılıklar yaratmıştır. İslam’ın yayıldığı bütün coğrafyalarda durum aynı olsa da içerisinde farklı inanç ve ibadet şekillerini ortaya koymuştur.Anadolu topraklarında. Hz. Ali yolundan gidenler “Hak-Muhammed-Ali” temelinde oluşan inanç sistemleri ile uzun yüzyıllar içerisinde çoğu kez siyasi, bazen de dinî uygulamada sorunlar yaşarken, beşerî ve ailevi yapı olarak yaşantılarında da toplum içindeki söylentilerle bugüne kadar mücadele ederek gelmişlerdir. Cumhuriyetin ilanı ile kırsaldan şehirlere göç eden ve şehir hayatına entegre olmaya başlayan Alevi toplumu kendi inanç ve törelerine uygun ibadet yerinin eşit yurttaşlık temelli cemevleri olduğunu konusunda bilinçlenmiş ve bunun da devlet tarafından karşılanması gerektiğini yazılı ve sözlü olarak ifade etmeye başlamışlardır. “Hak-Muhammed-Ali” söylemine bağlı olan Alevi toplulukları, hukuki olarak kurumsallaşma, ortak devlet bütçesinden Sünni kitleler gibi bir pay ve güvence alarak temsil edilmek istemektedirler. Bu inanç sistemine mensup topluluklar, asırlarca Anadolu’da Türk dilini yaşatmasının yanında Kurtuluş Savaşı’na da büyük destekler vermişlerdir. Bu makalede Alevi inanç sistemine mensup toplumların, bir yandan tarihi süreç içerisinde siyasi ve dini değişim ve dönüşümleri incelenecek, diğer taraftan da çözümlenemeyen cemevilerinin hukuki yapılanmasındaki farklı modeller üzerinde teoride değil, uygulamada çözüm önerileri ve bunların olası yararları ortaya koyulacaktır.
Pengaruh Media Smart Box Terhadap Kemampuan Menulis Awal Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun Di KB Mandiri Desa Lubuk Raman
Authors: Dewi Dianti , Anastasia Indri , Siregar Masyunita
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh media smart box terhadap kemampuan menulis awal anak usia 5-6 tahun. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode eksperimen. Desain yang dipakai adalah Pre-Eksperimental Design dengan bentuk One Group Pretest Design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini di KB MANDIRI Desa Lubuk Raman 23 anak. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang menggunakan Sampling Purposive, 12 anak. Instrumen yang digunakan lembar observasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa harga 𝑡 ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑔 > 𝑡 𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙. Dengan harga  ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑔 sebesar 13.917 maka sebanding harga 𝑡 𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙 dengan (df)= n – 2 (14 – 2 = 12). Diketahui taraf signifikan α = 0,05 yakni 2,228. Meskipun begitu 𝑡 ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑔 (13.917) > 𝑡 𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙 (2,228) ini menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh smart box terhadap kemampuan menulis awal anak di KB Mandiri yaitu berada pada interpretasi kuat dengan nilai 2,91 yang berada pada rentang > 1,00 dengan interpretasi kuat (Strong Effect). Dengan demikian media smart box dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran anak usia dini di sekolah dalam meningkatkan kemampuan menulis awal anak.Kata Kunci: smart box; kemampuan menulis awal; anak usia 5-6 tahun.
Modifikasi Perilaku Backward Chaining Sebagai Intervensi Meningkatkan Keterampilan Bina Diri Mengancingkan Baju Anak Down Syndrome
Authors: Ningtyas Laila Purnama , Maryam Effy Wardati , Laili Nurfi
Published: December 2023

Keterbatasan fungsi adaptif pada anak Down syndrome cenderung mengarah pada beberapa ranah, di antaranya bina diri dan komunikasi. Bina diri termasuk dalam activity daily living (ADL) yang merupakan keterampilan dasar pada anak berkebutuhan khusus. Berdasarkan survei awal yang dilakukan di sebuah SLB di Sidoarjo, ditemukan fenomena salah satu siswa Down syndrome yang menunjukkan keterbatasan dalam keterampilan mengancingkan baju. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, peneliti menerapkan program intervensi guna meningkatkan kemampuan mengancingkan baju pada anak Down syndrome. Metode penelitian yaitu kuantitatif eksperimental dengan teknik single-subject research design (SSRD) desain A-B yang membahas subjek tunggal atau sistem pengukuran berulang. Teknik intervensi yang diberikan yaitu modifikasi perilaku backward chaining. Subjek merupakan sampel tunggal yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Subjek adalah seorang siswa SLB berusia 9 tahun dengan Down syndrome. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas intervensi modifikasi perilaku dalam meningkatkan keterampilan bina diri anak Down syndrome mengancingkan baju menggunakan metode backward chaining. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa subjek menunjukkan peningkatan penguasaan perilaku yang signifikan pada keterampilan bina diri mengancingkan baju yang dibuktikan dengan hasil analisis uji beda menggunakan repeated measures ANOVA [F(2,17) = 17.9, p = 0.76]. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa metode backward chaining efektif untuk meningkatkan keterampilan bina diri mengancingkan baju pada anak Down syndrome.
Hubungan Konsep Diri dan Altruisme pada Caregiver dari Penderita Alzheimer dan Caregiver dari Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus
Authors: Desiningrum Dinie Ratri , Indriana Yeniar , Rusydana Alhimna
Published: December 2023

Penderita Alzheimer dan anak berkebutuhan khusus (ABK) mengalami keterbatasan yang nyata dalam kemampuan kognitif dan fungsi sehari-hari, sehingga memerlukan bantuan dari caregiver. Sikap altruisme merupakan variabel penting yang seharusnya dimiliki oleh caregiver untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pasien. Di sisi lain, konsep diri caregiver juga dapat memengaruhi perilakunya. Penelitian ini secara umum bertujuan untuk melihat hubungan antara konsep diri dan altruisme pada caregiver dari penderita Alzheimer dan caregiver dari ABK serta melihat perbedaannya di kedua kelompok tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode korelasional. Subjek diperoleh melalui teknik purposive sampling dengan kriteria: berasal dari komunitas caregiver Alzheimer Indonesia Chapter Semarang dan komunitas ABK di Jawa Tengah. Jumlah subjek per komunitas adalah 50 orang. Pengambilan data dilakukan menggunakan skala yang diadaptasi, yaitu Skala Personal Self-Concept (PSC) sebanyak 22 item dan Skala Self-Report Altruism Scale sebanyak 14 item. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara konsep diri sebagai caregiver dari penderita Alzheimer dan caregiver dari ABK dengan sikap altruisme pada individu (R = .500, α = .000, R2 = .250). Hasil uji beda kedua kelompok subjek tidak menunjukkan perbedaan yang signifikan. Adanya korelasi antara konsep diri dan sikap altruisme pada hasil riset ini bisa ditindaklanjuti dengan mengembangkan riset-riset intervensi berupa psikoedukasi kepada para caregiver untuk membentuk konsep diri yang positif agar meningkatkan sikap altruisme dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
Pengalaman Mencapai Flourishing pada Masa Quarter-Life Crisis
Authors: Yunanto Taufik Akbar Rizqi , Putra Defrian Ardella Afianto
Published: December 2023

Emerging adulthood adalah fase di mana individu berusia sekitar 20 tahun menghadapi tantangan, yang apabila tidak diatasi dengan baik, dapat menyebabkan quarter-life crisis. Tantangan yang dihadapi meliputi tuntutan hidup mandiri, menemukan pekerjaan, mengeksplorasi diri, pemaknaan diri yang dalam, membangun relasi yang baik, dan berbagai tantangan lainnya. Hal tersebut berpengaruh terhadap perubahan perilaku dalam proses memperoleh kesehatan mental tertinggi, yaitu flourishing. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat lebih dalam mengenai pengalaman dan pemaknaan flourishing pada masa quarter-life crisis. Partisipan penelitian adalah dua orang perempuan berusia 22 tahun yang berada pada masa quarter-life crisis. Desain yang digunakan adalah kualitatif fenomenologis. Penggalian data dilakukan dengan wawancara semiterstruktur. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis data tematik. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan 12 tema, yaitu: bentuk masalah krisis, faktor penyebab krisis, dampak masalah terhadap diri, peran pengalaman dalam menghadapi krisis, sikap terhadap krisis, pola pembentukan hubungan, pengaruh hubungan terhadap krisis, cara menjaga hubungan, dampak pemaknaan diri terhadap kehidupan, bentuk pencapaian, peran pencapaian terhadap masa krisis, dan proses meraih pencapaian terhadap masa krisis. Pengalaman, pemaknaan, usaha, dan pencapaian juga berperan dalam pembentukkan flourishing pada kelima aspek PERMA.