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Research on the Impact of Digital Inclusive Finance on Green Innovation of SMEs
Authors: Du Chunli , Hu Min , Wang Tao , Kizi Mirakhimova Dilafruz Dilmurod
Published: May 2024

Green innovation is an effective driving force for high-quality development in the new era. As a new financial service model, digital inclusive finance provides a new way to solve the financing dilemma of green innovation. In order to investigate the impact of digital financial inclusion on the green innovation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), based on the panel data of SMEs in China from 2011 to 2021, this paper empirically tested the influence and mechanism of the two by using the panel fixed effect model and threshold regression model. The findings demonstrate that digital inclusive finance is effective in promoting the green innovation of SMEs and alleviates their financing constraints. The digitization level of digital inclusive finance also has a significant positive and non-linear effect of increasing “marginal effect” on the green innovation of SMEs. Notably, it has a greater significant role in driving green innovation for non-state-owned enterprises, enterprises located in the central and western regions, and SMEs with dispersed equity. Consequently, several policy implications are derived from these findings, which can provide a sustained impetus to help SMEs carry out green innovation activities and also provide a scientific basis for governments to improve digital financial inclusion policies and achieve economic equity.
Find the Plant—An Educational Game Fosters Plant Species Literacy
Authors: Lindemann-Matthies Petra , Heber Eve , Remmele Martin
Published: May 2024

Plants play a key role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which call for a plant-aware and plant-knowledgeable public. This study investigated whether a non-digital educational game supplementary to a lecture on plant diversity can foster plant species literacy in student teachers of biology and environmental science students (n = 78). The 100 species of the lecture were displayed on playing cards together with their scientific names, plant families and symbols for further information. Two players alternately had to find out which plant their opponent had in hand by asking yes/no questions about possible characteristics of the species. Participation in the game was voluntary and took place in students’ free time. Before the game, interest in plants was moderately high and perceived competence to recognize plants was low. Students enjoyed playing the game and increased their interest in plants, their perceived competence to identify plants by species-specific morphological characteristics, and their actual plant species knowledge, as shown by an identification test on campus. A combination of a lecture and an accompanying game can thus be recommended to promote plant species literacy in higher education.
Assessing the Impact of Agricultural Drought on Yield over Maize Growing Areas, Free State Province, South Africa, Using the SPI and SPEI
Authors: Makuya Vuwani , Tesfuhuney Weldemichael , Moeletsi Mokhele E. , Bello Zaid
Published: May 2024

Maize (Zea mays L.) is an essential crop in South Africa serving as a staple food; however, agricultural drought threatens its production, resulting in lower yields. This study aimed to assess the impact of agricultural drought on maize yield in the major areas (Bethlehem, Bloemfontein, and Bothaville) that produce maize in the Free State Province from 1990 to 2020. The study used the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) to examine drought occurrences and severity during the maize growing season (October–March). The Standardized Yield Residuals Series (SYRS), Crop Drought Resilient Factor (CDRF), Spearman’s Rank Correlation (rs), and yield loss rate were employed to emphasize agricultural drought impact on maize yield. The results based on the SPI and SPEI show that drought frequently occurred in Bethlehem, followed by Bloemfontein and Bothaville. Drought severity indicated that moderate droughts were prevalent in Bethlehem, while severe droughts were in all areas (Bethlehem, Bloemfontein, and Bothaville) and extreme droughts in Bloemfontein. The agricultural drought’s impact on maize varied across growth seasons and areas. Notably, the lowest SYRS value of −2.38 (1991/92) was observed in Bethlehem. An extremely strong significant correlation (rsSPEI-6 vs SYRS = 0.83, p = 1.07 × 10−8) was observed between the SPEI and SYRS in Bloemfontein during the October–November–December–January–February–March (ONDJFM) season. The CDRF indicated that maize yield was severely non-resilient (CDRF < 0.8) to drought in Bethlehem (CDRF = 0.27) and Bloemfontein (CDRF = 0.33) and resilient (CDRF = 1.16) in Bothaville. The highest maize yield loss of −88.62% was observed in Bethlehem due to extreme agricultural drought. The results suggest that, historically, agricultural drought was a threat to maize production in the studied areas, particularly in Bethlehem and Bloemfontein. This underscores the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices, such as drought-resistant varieties in these areas, to mitigate the impacts of climate change, especially drought, and ensure food security. This is a step toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger).
Stability Grade Evaluation of Slope with Soft Rock Formation in Open-Pit Mine Based on Modified Cloud Model
Authors: Wu Gongyong , Nie Xingxin , Zhang Xin , Yang Ming , Shi Guangbin
Published: May 2024

In recent years, the frequent occurrence of slope failures has brought the issue of slope problems to the forefront of widespread public concern, which significantly impedes progress toward the secure and sustainable development of open-pit mines. And, high and steep slopes of weak rock strata, being a more complex type of slope, pose a greater potential for danger. In order to ensure the reliability of the safety evaluation results of the high and steep open-pit slope containing soft rocks, an evaluation index system with quantized grade intervals was created based on the thought of an analytic hierarchy process, and the MATLAB R2021a was used to calculate the numerical characteristic values of the cloud model. Then, a standard stability cloud model based on cloud theory was established. With the opening pit mine as an example, its slope stability practice cloud image was generated and the similarity between this image and the grades of the cloud model was calculated through the ECM algorithm to effectively identify the stability and verify the scientificity and validity of the model. The results show that the similarity between the practice cloud image and the standard stability cloud image for the total evaluation of the stability of an open-pit mine is 0.021, 0.279, 0.594, and 0.106, respectively. The slope stability is at grade C, which is basically consistent with the numerical simulation and the analysis results of the traditional limit equilibrium method, verifying that the model is scientific and effective to a certain extent. The method provides substantial guidance to ensure production safety in this specific open-pit mine. It provides ideas and means for other similar complex slope stability analysis and prevention. Meanwhile, it promotes the safe and sustainable development of open-pit mines.
Pollutant Removal Efficiency in a Rainwater Treatment System in Roztocze National Park (Poland)
Authors: Grabowski Tadeusz , Bochniak Andrzej , Siwiec Tadeusz , Jóźwiakowski Krzysztof
Published: May 2024

The aim of this paper was to determine the efficiency of a rainwater treatment installation located near the farm buildings of Roztocze National Park (RNP), Poland. The rainwater treatment system, consisting of two polypropylene filters, one activated carbon filter and a UV lamp, was examined. Samples of raw and treated rainwater were collected once a month from June to December 2023. The study shows that average efficiency of pollutant removal in the analysed rainwater treatment system was not very high and amounted to 38.8% for ammonia, 29.6% for turbidity, 27.9% for NO2, 19.8% for NO3, and 6.9% for copper. The low efficiency values can be explained by the low concentration of these parameters in rainwater from the tanks. The efficiency of removing microbiological contaminants was very high and ranged from approximately 98% to 100%. It was shown that the UV lamp ensures very good disinfection of rainwater. The study shows that rainwater treated using filtration and disinfection (UV lamp) can be used for watering the Polish Konik horses living in the park, as well as for washing vehicles, watering green areas, or flushing toilets. The present findings can be used in the design of a new system for managing rainwater that is planned to be built in the RNP’s Animal Breeding Centre, as well as to prepare other rainwater systems, especially in protected areas.
Search for R-Parity-Violation-Induced Charged Lepton Flavor Violation at Future Lepton Colliders
Authors: Cai Xunye , Li Jingshu , Ding Ran , Lu Meng , You Zhengyun , Li Qiang
Published: May 2024

Interest in searches for Charged Lepton Flavor Violation (CLFV) has continued in the past few decades since the observation of CLFV would indicate a new physics Beyond the Standard Model (BSM). As several future lepton colliders with high luminosity have been proposed, the search for CLFV will reach an unprecedented level of precision. Many BSM models allow CLFV processes at the tree level, such as the R-parity-violating (RPV) Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model (MSSM), which is a good choice for benchmarking. In this paper, we perform a detailed fast Monte Carlo simulation study on RPV-induced CLFV processes at future lepton colliders, including a 240 GeV circular electron positron collider (CEPC) and a 6 or 14 TeV Muon Collider. As a result, we found that the upper limits on the τ-related RPV couplings will be significantly improved, while several new limits on RPV couplings can be set, which are inaccessible by low-energy experiments.
Charmonium Transport in Heavy-Ion Collisions at the LHC
Authors: Wu Biaogang , Rapp Ralf
Published: May 2024

We provide an update on our semi-classical transport approach for quarkonium production in high-energy heavy-ion collisions, focusing on J/ψ and ψ(2S) mesons in 5.02 TeV Pb-Pb collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at both forward and mid-rapidity. In particular, we employ the most recent charm-production cross sections reported in pp collisions, which are pivotal for the magnitude of the regeneration contribution, and their modifications due to cold-nuclear-matter (CNM) effects. Multi-differential observables are calculated in terms of nuclear modification factors as a function of centrality, transverse momentum, and rapidity, including the contributions from feeddown from bottom hadron decays. For our predictions for ψ(2S) production, the mechanism of sequential regeneration relative to the more strongly bound J/ψ meson plays an important role in interpreting recent ALICE data.
Water Intrusion: An Analysis of Water Sources, Categories, and the Degradation Science of Building Materials
Authors: Norman Charles R. , Kelley Kaysea L. , Sanner Colton , Lueck Sam , Norman Jon , Norrow Chuck
Published: May 2024

Water intrusion into a building envelope describes the unwanted movement of water or vapor into a building, where it causes damage. Various factors dictate water intrusion category determination and classification. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type and degree of water intrusion, the source and route of the contamination, and exposure time, as well as geographical environmental conditions. This comprehensive research paper looked at the literature and the science to explore the bases for indoor environmental professional (IEP) classification and category determination, but also the science behind the effects of water intrusion on building materials (BM). The efficacy of building materials once degradation has occurred and any accelerating effects impacting the efficiency of building materials and their loss of integrity were closely examined in terms of material microstructural and compositional changes. The damaging effects of moisture and heat on building materials are called hygrothermal damage, which compromises the properties and use of materials. Both aspects of building integrity, i.e., water intrusion and structural deterioration, should be of concern when mitigating and remediating the intrusion of moisture. Previous research on the clarification of water categories for water intrusions is lacking. Past approaches to water classification have lacked universal scientific clarity and understanding. In addition to a need to understand the effects that water category might have on building materials and their corresponding degree of degradation, more science and reviews are needed. The need for proper class and category determination for the remediation of water intrusion within buildings is the first step toward achieving correct mitigation to ensure human health and safety. The possible adverse health effects of water intrusion need focus and cohesion for the determination of categories. We know that the final determination of water categories differs according to the degree of contamination over time and the degree of a given class of water intrusion; however, what role do the route and initial water contamination play in the determination of the category? The following paper aims to provide not only a review of the science but also an elaboration of the category determination process and the degradation effects on building materials which should be considered, as well as possible avenues of scientific research.
Supporting Multi-Stakeholder Participation Processes: A Serious Game Application for Watershed Management in Colombia
Authors: Gonzalez Camilo , Moncada Angelica , Santos Tania Fernanda , Rincón Wilford , Coleoni Cláudia , Macura Biljana
Published: May 2024

Multi-stakeholder participation processes in watershed management face challenges due to limited monitoring and baseline data, resulting in a lack of awareness among stakeholders about the current state of the watershed. This knowledge gap often leads to conflicts of interest, wherein the broader impacts of individual decisions are overlooked. To overcome these limitations, this paper explores the design and implementation of a Serious Game (SG) aimed at coproducing a watershed management plan at the basin scale within the specific context of the Campoalegre River basin in Colombia. By providing an interactive platform, the SG facilitates collaboration between local actors, who may be unfamiliar with existing watershed plans, and decision-makers. The goal is to create a participatory space where stakeholders can comprehend the watershed management plan structure and prioritize actions based on various climatic, social, and economic conditions. Following the application of the SG, stakeholders demonstrated an improved understanding of the basin, fostering increased participation, open debate, and the proposal of actions. These outcomes serve as valuable inputs for the implementation of water management planning policies, showcasing the potential of SGs in bridging knowledge gaps, and fostering effective multi-stakeholder engagement.
Analysis of the Effectiveness of Water Hammer Protection Programs for Complex Long-Distance and High-Head Water Supply Projects
Authors: Tang Yuan , Cheng Yixiong , Shen Lixia , Wu Jianhua , Zhang Yusheng , Li Qianxi , Yuan Lixian
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research is to solve the complex long-distance and high-lift water supply engineering accident water hammer protection problem. Taking the Zhaojinzhuang water supply project as an example, based on the method of characteristics (MOC), the water hammer of the pumping station under the combined action of a water hammer relief valve, hydraulic-control butterfly valve, air vessel, air valve, and other water hammer protection measures is numerically simulated and calculated, and the effectiveness of the range method is analyzed, to ensure a waterproof hammer in pump stop accidents. The results show that the main factors affecting the effect of water hammer protection under the two-stage valve-closing parameters of the hydraulic-control butterfly valve are the fast-closing angle and the slow-closing time. The arrangement of the air vessel behind the pump can effectively increase the minimum water hammer pressure in the climbing section, and with the increase of the volume of the air vessel, the pump reverse speed and the maximum positive pressure increase slightly, but the overall water hammer protection effect is better. With the increase of the moment of inertia of the motor, the maximum positive pressure and minimum negative pressure of the pipeline still do not meet the requirements of the specification, and the modification cost is relatively large. The combination of the one-stage hydraulic-control butterfly valve, the air valve, the air vessel, and the water hammer relief valve can effectively reduce the volume of the air vessel. Under the optimal method, the maximum positive pressure head is 236.61 m, and the minimum negative pressure head is −3.18 m. Compared with the original method, the maximum positive pressure head is increased by 1.18%, the minimum negative pressure head is reduced by 95.78%, the maximum reverse speed of the pump is reduced by 100%, and the maximum reverse flow of the pump is reduced by 70.27%, meeting the requirements of water hammer protection. This is a safe and economical protection method.
Optimizing Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal from Wastewater in the Context of a Sustainable Economy
Authors: Irimia Oana , Gaspar Eniko , Stanciu Mirela , Moșneguțu Emilian , Bârsan Narcis
Published: May 2024

In the context of ever-increasing water demand and pressures on natural resources, efficient water management is becoming a major priority for contemporary society. Since nitrogen and phosphorus, as essential nutrients, play a crucial role in the dynamics of aquatic ecosystems, but excessive concentrations can cause eutrophication of receptors, they need to be eliminated as completely as possible while respecting the principles of a sustainable economy, efficiency, and quality. In this study, the efficiency of optimizing the technological process of wastewater treatment by dosing FeCl3 40% solution to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in treated water was investigated. The results obtained revealed that the use of this type of flocculant resulted in an increase in the efficiency of the removal process of total N by an average of 35.57 mg/L and total P by an average of 3.89 mg/L. Also, the results, which are interpreted by mathematical modeling, show that the optimal use of FeCl3 40% solution leads to a significant reduction in pollutants, well below the maximum permitted values (according to Romanian regulations, the maximum value for total phosphorus is 2 mg/L and total nitrogen is 15 mg/L for localities with a population between 10,000 and 100,000 inhabitants). This technical approach not only improves the quality of treated water but also contributes to minimizing the impact on aquatic ecosystems and promotes the principles of circular economy in water resource management. By optimizing the dosage of FeCl3 40% solution in the treatment process, the efficiency of the coagulation and flocculation processes is maximized, thus providing a viable and sustainable solution for reducing the environmental impact of nitrogen and phosphorus and promoting responsible and sustainable water resource management.
Isotope Hydrology and Hydrogeochemical Signatures in the Lake Malawi Basin: A Multi-Tracer Approach for Groundwater Resource Conceptualisation
Authors: Banda Limbikani C. , Kalin Robert M. , Phoenix Vernon
Published: May 2024

Reliance on groundwater is outpacing natural replenishment, a growing imbalance that requires detailed and multi-faceted water resource understanding. This study integrated water-stable isotopes and hydrogeochemical species to examine hydrogeochemical processes during groundwater recharge and evolution in the Lake Malawi basin aquifer systems. The findings provide insights into groundwater source provenance, with non-evaporated modern precipitation dominating recharge inputs. Grouped hydrochemical facies exhibit five groundwater water types, prominently featuring Ca-Mg-HCO3. Modelled hydrogeochemical data underscore dominant silicate dissolution reactions with the likely precipitation of calcite and/or high-Mg dolomitic carbonate constrained by ion exchange. Isotope hydrology reinforces water resource system conceptualisation. Coupled isotopic-hydrogeochemical lines of evidence reveal a discernible spatial-seasonal inhomogeneity in groundwater chemical character, revealing a complex interplay of meteoric water input, evaporative effects, recharge processes, and mixing dynamics. Findings show that measurable nitrate across Malawi highlights a widespread human impact on groundwater quality and an urgent need for detailed modelling to predict future trends of nitrate in groundwater with respect to extensive fertiliser use and an ever-increasing number of pit latrines and septic systems arising from rapid population growth. This study not only refined the Lake Malawi basin aquifer systems conceptualisation but also provided isotopic evidence of groundwater and lake water mixing. This study sets a base for groundwater management and policy decisions in support of the Integrated Water Resources Management principles and Sustainable Development Goal 6 objectives for groundwater sustainability in the transboundary Lake Malawi basin.
KEBENARAN PERSPEKTIF FILSAFAT ILMU SEBAGAI LANDASAN DALAM BERKARYA ILMIAH
Authors: - Agus Salam
Published: May 2024

Mencintai kebenaran merupakan sifat hakiki manusia sebagai pengemban amanah penemu, pengembang, penjelas, serta penyampai nilai nilai kebenaran. Kebenaran merupakan nilai utama dalam kehidupan manusia, dimana martabat kemanusiaannya akan terjamin kemartabatannya takkala nilai kebenaran dipegang teguh. Manusia merupakan mahluk yang setiap saat mencari kebenaran karena jika manusia mengerti dan memahami kebenaran, maka sifat asasinya terdorong pula untuk melaksanakan kebenaran itu. Jika tidak demikian, manusia akan mengalami pertentangan batin, konflik spikologis.
Kebenaran perspektif filsafat ilmu oleh ilmuan memiliki tafsiran beragam sehingga tidak setiap ilmuan memiliki pandangan yang tepat sama dengan ilmuan lainnya, namun hal ini bukanlah suatu problematika karena justru dari perbedaan pendapat akan memberikan peluang untuk memajukan garis depan daerah ketahuan jauh kedalam daerah ketidak tahuannya, tulisan ini diharapkan dapat menjadi landasan awal dalam melahirkan karya yang selalu menjunjung tinggi nilai kebenaran karena tidak ada jalan lain menuju pemuasan batin kecuali bersamanya.
Diawal dibahas mendalam tentang hakekat manusia dan kebenaran diikuti dengan pembahasan tentang berilmu beramal ilmiah ciri manusia berpikir benar, yang merinci persoalan berpikir logis dengan mencitai kebenaran, ketahuilah dengan sadar yang dikerjakan, ketahuilah dengan sadar yang dikatakan, need distingsi dan klasifikasi semestinya, mencintailah ketepatan definisi mengetahui denga sadar kenapa menyimpulkan, hindari kesalahan dengan segenap jiwa, dilanjutkan dengan konsep kebenaran, tingakatan kebenaran dan unsur kebenaran diakhiri dengan  sandaran filosof  kepada 3 cara untuk menguji kebenaran, yaitu koresponden, teori koherensi atau konsistensi, dan teori pragmatis.
Kata Kunci:  Kebenaran,Filsafat Ilmu,Karya Ilmiah
Improving Students’ English Skills through Peer Tutoring Method
Authors: Pudiyono  , Titi Wahyukti  , Atik Muhimatun A  , Zulfa Nabila  , Akhmad Nurhadi
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the research is to improve students’ English skills through Peer Tutoring Method. The research was conducted in order to solve the problem encountered in the classroom; the students lack of interested in English. The design of this research was qualitative. It was obtained through observation and questionnaire tests. The writers apply them to know the improvement of students’ English skills through Peer Tutoring Method. Through questionnaire tests, the writers reflected students’ performance in a meeting for the second cycle. The writers took 2 cycles. The subjects of this research were third semester of University of Ma’arif Nahdlatul Ulama Kebumen in academic year 2022/2023. On first cycle, students felt bored, lack of confidence, and common mistake in English. On second cycle, the students’ motivation increased, students’ enthusiastic increased, and students’ English skills increased. The result of this research showed the using of peer tutoring method in the teaching and learning process was effective to improve students’ English skills.
Bio-mimicry in architecture: An explorative review of innovative solution toward sustainable buildings
Authors: Al-Masri Aya , Abdulsalam Mira , Hashaykeh Nadine , Salama wasim
Published: May 2024

Bio-mimicry is the imitation of the way nature solves problems. Architects and designers can utilize the ways nature follows to solve and address design problems. This science has helped humans in all life’s aspects, especially in the field of architecture. From the dawn of history, people constructed special buildings to suit their needs. At first, the building process was hard, and the structure was simple and rigid with rough details and they kept repeating the same form. Therefore, architects have been searching for answers for their building complexes, and they found that nature was the best source of solutions. The structures then took different forms, were decorated with deep and graceful ornaments, the walls became thinner, more openings were constructed and the buildings became more beautiful and had more dignity. So, nature imitation has become the best approach for architects to deliver bold ideas to their surroundings. We can still see how the ancient unique buildings are standing still until this time, as in some Egyptian temples, Greek and Roman columns, and Byzantine ornaments. Imitation of nature in buildings is either through aesthetic, structural, or sustainability aspects. In this research, we are exploring the potential of Bio-mimicry to support sustainability, using a number of case studies throughout history, classifying and analyzing them.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN TERMINOLOGY PROCESSING: TESTING THE ROBUSTNESS OF A CUSTOM GPT
Authors: Nahod Bruno , Nahod Perina Vuksa
Published: May 2024

Following the discontinuance of funding of the Croatian national term base � Struna (http://struna.ihjj.hr/) in 2019. we initiated the development of a new methodology for creating terminological collections independent of field experts' input for the initial terminological data. A possible solution to our problem of finding a compact and robust source for generating information in the early stages of processing terminology (the �raw definitions�) in various domains could be found in the publicly available AI language model created by OpenAI called ChatGPT-4. ChatGPT is a large language model whose functions include answering questions, text generation, and completing tasks such as translation and summarisation. A custom GPT is currently being developed that will be used as an assistance module, providing raw information for terminological units to be processed in Struna. Following the initial intensive testing of ChatGPT-4, we have started to develop and train a custom GPT bot (working name: TermAI). The first stage of training consisted of manually providing rules of good practices for terminology management, adapted from the original training of field experts. The second stage consists of feeding the TermAI with modified data exported from Struna. In this paper, we will present the results of the analysis of generated information from the new domain in comparison to the quality of information that was attained in the domain that TermAI was trained on, as well as information obtained from the actual field experts in the novelty domain.
Pengaruh Stres Kerja dan Lingkungan Kerja Fisik Terhadap Beban Kerja Fisik pada Operator Pesawat Angkat di Perusahaan Jasa Petikemas
Authors: Firmansyah Vicky Candra
Published: May 2024

Perusahaan Jasa Petikemas bergerak menjalankan bisnisnya sebagai penyedia fasilitas dan layanan terkait petikemas. Pesawat angkat menjadi suatu fasilitas yang penting dalam aktivitas operasional dengan dijalankan oleh operator. Aktivitas kerja operator yang padat, waktu istirahat yang singkat, serta terdapat catatan kejadian kecelakaan yang melibatkan operator selama tahun 2022 menjadikan perlu dilakukan analisis pembebanan fisik yang dialami operator pesawat angkat. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh dari stres kerja dan lingkungan kerja fisik (kebisingan dan iklim kerja) terhadap beban kerja fisik. Metode perhitungan variabel beban kerja fisik menggunakan persentase cardiovascular load, variabel stres kerja menggunakan kuesioner stres kerja pada Peraturan Menteri Ketenagakerjaan Nomor 5 Tahun 2018, variabel kebisingan menggunakan Daily Noise Dose, dan iklim kerja menggunakan SNI 7061:2019. Metode pengujian pengaruh menggunakan uji regresi logistik ordinal. Hasil pengujian serentak menujukkan bahwa stres kerja, kebisingan, dan iklim kerja berpengaruh serentak terhadap beban kerja fisik dengan p-value (0,003) < 0,05. Hasil pengujian parsial menunjukkan bahwa masing-masing stres kerja dan kebisingan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap beban kerja fisik dengan stres kerja memiliki p-value (0,012) < 0,05 dan kebisingan memiliki p-value (0,012) < 0,05. Rekomendasi yang dapat diberikan berupa perbaikan pada kerusakan bagian trolley, perbaikan pada kerusakan komponen pintu dan jendela, memasang material soundproofing pada kabin operator, pelatihan, meningkatkan kualitas program K3, membentuk Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), penjadwalan pengecekan dan penggantian pelumas, penjadwalan maintenance rel trolley, pengadaan komponen ventilasi buatan, memasang pengumuman dan rambu-rambu APD, inspeksi APD, menjadwalkan pengadaan APD, melengkapi operator RTG dengan full body harness, memasang sabuk pengaman pada kursi operator, dan menyediakan ear plug.
МЕТОДИЧНІ КРИТЕРІЇ ВІДБОРУ ТЕКСТІВ ДЛЯ НАВЧАННЯ СИНТОПІЧНОГО ЧИТАННЯ АНГЛІЙСЬКОЮ МОВОЮ УЧНІВ СТАРШОЇ ШКОЛИ
Authors: Биркун Людмила , Маримонська Любов , Пономарьова Віра
Published: May 2024

В даній статті розглянуто основні критерії відбору текстів для навчання синтопічного читання англійською мовою учнів старшої школи та запропоновані основні методичні вимоги до їхнього відбору; використання автентичного текстового матеріалу у процесі синтопічного читання, визначення критеріїв відбору текстового матеріалу як традиційних, так і суто властивих для синтопічного читання. Вибір навчального матеріалу є актуальною проблемою, особливо коли мова йде про підбір текстів для синтопічного читання у старшій школі. Синтопічне читання, як метод, що передбачає читання та порівняння кількох текстів на одну тему, має на меті глибше розуміння предмета шляхом розгляду різних поглядів та ідей. Для ефективного навчання такого типу читання важливо обирати тексти, які охоплюють тему з різних кутів, що можуть бути написані різними авторами або представляти різні дисципліни. Використання науково-популярних текстів англійською мовою для синтопічного читання може бути ефективним тільки у випадку, коли учні мають достатній рівень знань та зацікавленість у даній темі.
NEW HYBRID WINDOWS BASED ON COSH WINDOW AND THEIR PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS IN FIR DIGITAL FILTER DESIGN
Authors: Coşkun Oğuzhan , Avcı Kemal
Published: May 2024

FIR filters find extensive use in various applications such as audio processing, image processing, communications, and control systems. Improving the design methods for FIR filters can lead to better performance in these critical areas. This study introduces novel hybrid window functions, or abbreviated as "windows", to design FIR filters. These newly proposed windows are created by hybridizing two-parameter Cosh window with various one-parameter windows in the existing literature. The performance of these hybrid windows in designing filters is thoroughly examined. Simulation results, conducted in Matlab programming environment, demonstrate that nine proposed hybrid windows exhibit better filter characteristics compared to the Cosh window. Furthermore, for the filter lengths of N = 51 and 101, the filters designed using the proposed windows are compared with those designed using two-parameter windows from the literature, focusing on achieving minimum stopband attenuation for a fixed transition width. The findings reveal that the Cosh-Hamming and Cosh-Von Hann hybrid windows outperform other well-known windows in producing filtering.
FUZZY LOGIC APPROACH FOR PREDICTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN SCRATCH
Authors: Çetinkaya Ali
Published: May 2024

21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical thinking gained importance to survive in today’s world. There is growing research mostly focus on the prediction of students in higher education using machine learning and statistical models. However, predicting primary and middle school student’s performance also becomes important especially in learning computer programming. In this study, it was primarily proposed to a fuzzy logic system to predict student performance during the experiment then compare fuzzy logic prediction results to the experts’ results. Secondly, to test the theory that students’ interest in learning algorithms and coding can be increased using the creation of games in a visual programming tool for beginners. The fuzzy logic inference system has been employed to predict middle school student’s performance in the programming experiment which has been carried out using the Scratch environment with the participation of three different middle school students in Turkey. The success rate of three different middle school group success rates is estimated regarding task completion times, and the regression results with respect to the groups are %80, %97, %84.
Relationship between sex and age characteristics, comorbid status, and dynamics of recovery in the acute period of stroke in patients living in the Arkhangelsk region
Authors: Chernykh E. М. , Khasanova N. M. , Karyakin A. А. , Karyakina O. E.
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: The global burden of stroke continues to rise and is the third leading cause of disability worldwide. The factors that influence the dynamics of recovery and functional outcomes in the acute period of stroke remain not fully understood. AIM: To examine the relationship between sex–age characteristics, comorbid status, and dynamics of the functional state in the acute period of stroke in patients living in the Arkhangelsk region. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conducted. The sex–age structure of patients, functional status according to the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and modified Rankin scale (mRS) at hospital admission and discharge, and its dynamics during the hospitalization period were assessed. The relationship between FS and sex–age characteristics, stroke type, and concomitant diseases was analyzed. The dynamics of recovery were assessed using the rate of decline in NIHSS and mRs scores. RESULTS: The treatment results of 1,617 patients with stroke (male, n=968; female, n=649) mean age, 63.8±11.4 years) discharged from the neurological department in 2017–2020 were analyzed. Initially, more women experienced disability (p 0.001); however, their dynamics of recovery in the acute period of stroke were better than those of men. With increasing age, the rate of decline in the scores of the rating scales decreased. The best dynamics of recovery were observed in patients with atherothrombotic and lacunar types of stroke, and patients with cardioembolic stroke recovered the slowest. A high comorbidity burden was associated with poor functional outcomes. Independent associations were identified between the presence of atrial fibrillation, cerebral atherosclerosis, chronic heart failure, and a higher mRs score upon admission. At the time of discharge, atrial fibrillation, chronic heart failure, arterial hypertension, and coronary heart disease were independently associated with high mRs scores, and the presence of cerebral atherosclerosis was associated with lower mRs scores. CONCLUSION: Women recovered better, despite greater disability upon admission. Age and comorbidity burden served as reasons limiting the rate of recovery. Atrial fibrillation, chronic heart failure, coronary heart disease and arterial hypertension were the main comorbidities associated with worse functional outcomes at discharge. The results can be used to predict early functional outcomes in patients with stroke.
The influence of patient motivation on the motor function restoration during stroke recovery. Preliminary results of a clinical study
Authors: Melnikova E. A. , Tkachenko G. A. , Tsvetkova E. M. , Starkova E. Yu. , Vladimirova N. N. , Litau V. Yu.
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: Acute cerebrovascular accidents lead to disability. The most important task is the rehabilitation and adaptation of these patients to society. Impaired motivation reduces the effectiveness of rehabilitation measures. AIMS: To assess the motivation of patients during stroke recovery; identify relationships between the level of motivation, duration and type of stroke, and cognitive and demographic indicators; and determine the influence of the patient’s initial level of motivation on the effectiveness of the rehabilitation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective study analyzed 36 patients with hemiparesis in the early and late recovery period of stroke. All patients were assessed according to the international classification of functioning, disability, and health; functional independence scale; Rivermead mobility index; degree of paresis according to the Medical Research Committee scale; level of spasticity according to the Ashford scale; risk of falls assessment according to the Morse scale; assessment of function of the upper and lower extremities using the Fugl–Meyer test; and balance assessment using the Berg scale. RESULTS: A significant positive correlation was found between the patient’s motivation and cognitive indicators: the integral level of the BTLD (r=0.653; p=0) and the integral indicator of the Mini-Mental State Examination (r=0.536; p=0.001). No convincing evidence supports the connection between the motivation level and indicators as such sex, age, body mass index, time since stroke, stroke type and location, pain level, functional independence level, and motor impairment. Although a trend toward greater positive changes in functional recovery of the arm, leg, balance, and overall independence was observed, no significant difference was found between groups. CONCLUSION: A significant relationship was found between motivation and cognitive functions, which can serve as predictors of the motivation level of patients when planning rehabilitation activities. A trend toward positive changes in functional recovery of the arm, leg, balance, and overall independence was found in patients with high motivation levels.
Effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in treating grade I–II gonarthrosis: a scientific review
Authors: Nurpeisov D. B. , Em Sabina Sergeevna , Kurilenko N. V.
Published: May 2024

This review article explores the use of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in treating grades I–II gonarthrosis (knee osteoarthritis). The authors conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing studies and compare extracorporeal shock wave therapy with conventional treatment methods such as placebo, corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, and pharmacological treatments. Key findings from the review indicate a significant improvement in pain reduction and enhanced functional state of the knee joint in patients treated with extracorporeal shock wave therapy compared to other methods. The authors emphasize the non-invasiveness and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy, noting the absence of serious side effects, which makes this therapy a preferred option for clinical use. The article stands out due to its thorough analysis of available literature and a focus on the comparative effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy, providing a basis for medical recommendations. Additionally, the authors highlight the need for further research to refine optimal application parameters for extracorporeal shock wave therapy and to confirm its long-term effectiveness, particularly in comparison with other modern treatment methods for gonarthrosis. This approach underscores the uniqueness of this review, which not only informs about the current state of research in the field of gonarthrosis treatment but also stimulates further scientific developments in this direction, supporting clinical practice with evidence-based methods.
The Impact of Social Media on the Decision Making of Youth: A Survey-Based Analysis
Authors: Saara Elwadhi
Published: May 2024

The growth and popularity of social media has skyrocketed over the last decade, so much so that people are being pushed to accept alternate lives. Despite the fact that almost everyone in the community has access to at least one social media platform, youth and teenagers are the most active and passionate users of these sites. Social media plays a massive role especially in Youth Culture to the point that it has been an inseparable and an integral part of their everyday lives. The sole purpose of this paper is to therefore shed light on The Impact of Social Media on the Decision Making of Youth. This paper dives deep into the vast discussion of social media as the need of the hour as well as its adverse effects. The method used is data collected through questionnaires. The overall findings of this study is that social media highly impacts various aspects of one's life, most importantly; decision making. The average person spends about 145 minutes on social media every day. While Instagram being the most actively used platform. This research not only helps to fill the gaps but to add to the existing knowledge on the same.
Carbon sequestration potential of pastures in Southern Brazil: A systematic review
Authors: Fronza Eduardo Erpen , Caten Alexandre ten , Bittencourt Felipe , Zambiazi Daisy Christiane , Schmitt Abdon Luiz , Seó Hizumi Lua Sarti , Loss Arcângelo
Published: May 2024

Since the industrial revolution, human activities have emitted approximately 2,500 Gt of CO
2
, increasing the concentration of atmospheric CO
2
by 50 % compared to pre-industrial levels. To better understand the potential for mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through proper management of degraded pasture areas, we conducted a systematic literature review and identified 23 publications reporting carbon sequestration values for pastures managed under different conditions in the south and southeast regions of Brazil. From this dataset, 17 publications considered to be in line with the research premises were selected to estimate the potential for soil carbon sequestration (SEQ) through pasture recovery in the southern region of Brazil, using conservative and regenerative agricultural management practices. Results show that managed pastures can sustain carbon sequestration rates of around 2.50 Mg C ha
-1
yr
-1
over approximately 20 years. However, due to the numerous variables influencing SEQ rates, the limited number of publications, and the lack of data for some variables among them, a more extensive analysis of publications and data is needed to establish causal and preponderance relationships regarding the effect of each variable on the found SEQ rates. Under current pasture occupation conditions in Brazil’s south region, it is estimated these areas could sequester between 0.433 and 1.273 Gt CO
2
at the end of 20 years if managed under appropriate practices. These numbers are not representative to reduce atmospheric CO
2
concentration from legacy emissions and significantly mitigate physical impacts of climate change, reinforcing the importance of prioritizing the reduction of global GHG emissions as the primary mitigation strategy. On the other hand, from the perspective of mitigating the national agricultural sector’s annual GHG emissions, this potential cannot be considered negligible. Carbon sequestration by soils under agricultural management can play a vital role in mitigating climate change, integrating the set of necessary solutions and actions for a Paris Agreement goals compatible trajectory of limiting global warming to between 1.5 and 2 °C by the end of the century.
Strategi Pengembangan Ukm Sari Apel Brosem, Kota Batu, Jawa Timur Pasca Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Yanuar Rahmat , Dzakia Naila Izna
Published: May 2024

UKM Sari Apel Brosem merupakan usaha yang mengolah buah apel menjadi minuman sari buah yang bertempat di Kelurahan Sisir, Kota Batu. Pada akhir tahun 2019, Indonesia terkena dampak dari pandemi Covid-19 yang menyebabkan perubahan lingkungan bisnis UKM Sari Apel Brosem. Perubahan yang dialami UKM Sari Apel Brosem terkait dengan penurunan omzet penjualan mencapai 47% setelah pandemi Covid-19. Selain itu, pesaing produk sejenis banyak bermunculan dan pemasaran UKM Sari Apel Brosem masih menggunakan metode konvensional. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis faktor internal dan eksternal yang memengaruhi UKM Sari Apel Brosem serta memformulasi strategi pengembangan UKM Sari Apel Brosem dalam menghadapi kondisi shock seperti Pandemi Covid-19. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian yakni matriks IFE, EFE, IE, SWOT, dan QSP. Matriks IFE dan EFE menunjukkan UKM Sari Apel Brosem memiliki posisi kuat dalam merespon lingkungan internal dan eksternal. Matriks IE dan SWOT menunjukkan posisi perusahaan pada tahap tumbuh dan dibangun yang menghasilkan enam alternatif strategi. Strategi utama yang dihasilkan melalui matriks QSP adalah mengoptimalkan perkembangan teknologi informasi di bidang Digital Marketing.
Peran Kepribadian sebagai Moderasi Pengaruh Servant Leadership dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Miftakul Huda  , Fais Dimas Prasetya  , Wiji Safitri  , Rismawati
Published: May 2024

Perkembangan UMKM yang menibgkat mempengaruhi persaingan bisnis adalah pada badan usaha kecil, maupun rumah tangga yang telah memenuhi kriteria sebagai usaha mikro. Untuk memajukan UMKM diperlukan kinerja optimal dari para karyawan, sehingga tujuan dari UMKM itu sendiri bisa tercapai. Namun banyak faktor untuk menunjang kinerja karyawan secara optimal salah satunya dari servant leadership. Pemimpin yang melayani harus mampu menjadi rule model bagi karyawan agar karyawan tersebut bisa mencontoh sikap positif dari pemimpinnya. Pemimpin harus bisa memotivasi dan juga mengetahui kepribadian dari para karyawan untuk mempermudah pemimpin dalam menjalankan pekerjaannya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh servant leadeship dan motivasi terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan kepribadian sebagai moderasi. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan probability sampling dengan sampel jenuh dan jumlah responden 157 UMKM di cikarang selatan. Alat uji analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu WrapPLS versi 3.0. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa servant leadership berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan, motivasi berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan, kepribadian berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan, servant leadership berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan yang dimoderasi oleh kepribadian dan motivasi berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan yang dimoderasi oleh kepribadian.