bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
融合電腦視覺與慣性感測資訊實現在空間中識別身分
Authors: 蔡佳玲 蔡佳玲 , 張惟喬 張惟喬 , 葉旻純 葉旻純 , 劉致誠 劉致誠 , 陳建志 陳建志 , Jiann-Jy Chen 李世明
Published: November 2023

身份辨識其應用場景非常廣泛，如：互動式機器人，目前市面上有許多相關的設備與產品可協助執行身分辨識，例如：無線射頻辨識(RFID)、虹膜辨識。但這些辨識大部分都是使用單一的設備，因此在應用在現實環境時，總會遇到諸多限制；例如：虹膜辨識和指紋辨識需要短距離或接觸操作。
在本論文中，我們運用三種感測器進行資料融合，分別為攝影機、慣性傳感器和電子證件。雖然使用RGB視覺攝影機協助取得場景的視覺資料，但是本論文並沒有使用到人臉辨識的技術，這樣的系統一來有助於解決人臉辨識所造成的隱私問題，二來不要求所使用的攝影機必須具備高解析度且不需要預先替場景中的人員建立其人臉生物資訊，最後是融合多感測器可校正慣性感測器的定位誤差問題且可有效降低影像遮蔽所造成的負面效應。在本文的系統中，我們提出二個特徵融合算法，進行感測資料融合，同時此演算法除了考慮受試者的運動軌跡，更加入受試者運動過程的時間特徵；算法的執行不需繁瑣的數據標籤和模型訓練。實驗數據顯示，我們的系統具有高達95%以上的辨識率。我們實現並實現一原型系統來驗證我們的方法與可行性。Person identification is always one of the most popular technology applications. There are many devices and products have been sold to do person identification, such as radio frequency identification (RFID), face recognition, and iris recognition. However, most of identifications approaches, which are all based on single technology, have limitations when applying in the real environment. For example, they are strongly restricted by specific scenarios and spatial condition of places.
In this paper, we propose a data fusion method which combines three kinds of sensors, a camera, inertial sensors and compasses. The camera can capture the video of the whole space, with the video and AI algorithms, the record objects’positions and trajectories can be calculated and identified. Each user is equipped with a wearable device, and the wearable device can capture the user’s motion without any space constraints. The video is not used for face or iris recognition so video quality is not concern here and privacy violation problem is prevented. In this paper, we propose a feature fusion algorithm, which not only considers the motion trajectory of the subject, but also the time characteristics. By the proposed methods, user and wearable devices are paired, so each user can be identified via his or her wearable device, which owns a unique id. According to experiments, our system reaches over 95% recognition rate. A prototype implementation is completed demonstrated to verify the feasibility of our proposed approach.
宜蘭清水地區二氧化碳增強型地熱系統之孔隙熱水模型研究
Authors: 林大偉 林大偉 , 湯欽達 湯欽達
Published: November 2023

本研究之目的為探討以超臨界二氧化碳（supercritical CO2）為取熱流體之二氧化碳增強型地熱系統（CO2-EGS）開發之可行性並預估其取熱產能以活化暫停開發之地熱井。為此，本研究以紅柴林2號井（HCL-2）與結元井（JY-1）為基礎，使用有限元素分析法建立了結合裂隙網路（fracture network）、孔隙熱傳與達西流（Darcy’s law）的孔隙-熱-水模型（porous-thermal-hydraulic model），並探討了儲集層於不同注入條件下的溫度變化趨勢及CO2-EGS之總產能。
由本研究可知當注入質量流率愈大，注入井底溫度變化大，生產井產出溫度愈高，使得EGS總產能愈高；大的注入質量流率可有效降低工作流體沿生產井流出時的溫降；然注入流體溫度對儲集層溫度分布幾乎沒有影響，生產井溫度對之亦較不敏感。在本研究中，CO2-EGS在注入質量流率為4 ton/hr與0.0005 ton/hr之條件比較發現，生產井口溫度增加約21.5%；溫降降低約16.96%，僅為約0.04%；總產能由23.6 kW增加到219 MW。而流量為4 ton/hr之比產能為571.4 kJ/kg，相較0.0005 ton/hr之比產能增加約11.8%。
未來本研究可結合更進一步之現地示蹤劑試驗數據做產能預估，評估以此二井為基礎建立CO2-EGS之產能與效益，可為活化已暫停開發之地熱井做出貢獻。The re-utilization and activation of the abandon geothermal well was an economic concept for increasing the geothermal potential. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of CO2 enhanced geothermal systems (CO2-EGS) based on the geothermal well HCL-2 and JY-1 and to estimate their capacity. A porous-fracture thermal-hydraulic model combined the fracture network, porous heat transfer model and Darcy's Law was established by finite element analysis. The temperature variation of the reservoir under different injected conditions and the total geothermal capacity of CO2-EGS are discussed.
The results show that the higher the mass flow rate of injection, the higher the outer temperature of the production well, the higher the total EGS capacity. The temperature difference of the production well decreased as the injected mass flow rate increased. The reservoir temperature distribution could be affected by the injected fluid temperature slightly. In this study, the temperature of the production wellhead of CO2-EGS increased about 21.5% when the injected mass flow rate was from 0.0005 ton/hr to 4 ton/hr. The specific capacity increased about 11.8%.
In future, this study can be combined with further in-situ tracer test data to estimate the capacity realistically, which can contribute to the activation of the abandon geothermal wells.
以靜電紡絲技術與水熱法相結合製備氧化鋅奈米結構的氫氣傳感器
Authors: Yang-Ming Lu Yang-Ming Lu , Yang-Ming Lu Bing-Yi Lan
Published: November 2023

In this study, a composite structure of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanofibers and nanorods was prepared on a silicon substrate by combining electrospinning and hydrothermal methods. ZnO/PVP nanofibers are prepared by electrospinning components containing polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), ethanol (Ethanol) and zinc acetate, and then calcined at 500°C for 4 hours. Crystallized ZnO nanofibers are then used as the ZnO seed layer, and ZnO nanorods are grown on the nanofibers by hydrothermal method. Combining these two low-cost processes can prepare a ZnO nanostructure with a high specific surface area, which can improve the sensitivity of ZnO to hydrogen. The ZnO nanostructure was analyzed by electron microscope (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The experimental results show that the ZnO/PVP nanofibers obtained by electrospinning for 2 hours have the best crystallinity after being calcined. ZnO nanorods are then hydrothermally grown on the surface of the nanofibers. As a component material for hydrogen sensing, the sensitivity can reach 61.7% at a hydrogen concentration of 4500 ppm.
The Use of Remote Sensing and GIS to Study Land Use Changes in Barka Wilaya, Oman
Authors: Fadda Eyad H , Al Shebli Fatemah , Al Kabi Ayshah
Published: November 2023

Many studies house indicated the increase of the proportion of urban areas over the arable land in many provinces of the Sultanate of Oman. This came as a result of urban growth and development processes taking place since the era of the Renaissance which started in 1970. Consequently, spatial variation in land use is an important issue to be taken into consideration, because lands are being converted to be less productive, due to the lack of raw soil, vegetation, and water as a result of human exploitation of the limited resources in different ways, in addition to the natural factors of droughts and floods and all that will eventually lead to land degradation. Barka province (wilayat) in al Batinah Governorate is one of the provinces, which has been affected by land cover/land use changes due to several reasons. Therefore, this study will focus on the determination of land use changes, whether commercial or residential that have been occurred in the province, in addition to the loss of agricultural areas and fertile land during the period from 1987 to 2015. Remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) were utilized in order to delineate and to determine the cause of shrinking in the arable land and fertile land. Satellite images were used to detect the change in land use/land cover by applying selective digital image processing techniques such as supervised classification and change detection. Thematic maps were prepared using GIS software with attribute data about the land uses in the study area, which highlights and show the impact of urban growth on land degradation.
العلامة اللونية الواصفة في الرواية العربية
Authors: Journal JASS , ابراهيم غبان مريم
Published: November 2023

يطرح هذا البحث مقاربة سيميائية للعلامة اللغوية الواصفة، مُوليًا اهتمامًا خاصًا بالعلامة الدالة على اللون، سواءً أكانت بلفظه أم محيلة عليه من خلال الأشياء المؤثثة للفضاء السرديّ، وذلك بوصفاللون أحد المكونات الأساسية المحددة لخصائص الأشياء، لا سيما ما يتعلق بالمكونات السردية (الزمان/ المكان/ الشخصية/ والحدث).ونظرًا للدور البارز والحضور الكثيف الذي حققته العلامةُ اللونية في لغة السرد الروائي، إلى حد هيمنة درجات لونية معينة على لغة السرد، مثل هيمنة السواد على المحيط السرديّ في رواية (حين تركنا الجسر) لعبد الرحمن منيفسعى هذا البحث إلى الكشف عن طبيعة المعجم اللوني في مجموعة روايات من أقطار عربية متعددة (مصرـ السعودية – الأردن – لبنان – العراق - تونس). فجاءت أبرز المهام المنوطة به لتسلط الضوء على ماهية العلامة اللونية الواصفة في أبرز ملامحها، التي تكشفعن دورها في تشكيل هوية النص وعن دورها في تلقيه وإنتاجه. وتجدر الإشارة هنا إلى أن مُعاينة الوصف اللوني في رواية ما، تتم ضمن شبكة من العلاقات المنظمة للإنتاج والتلقي، مما يتيح الدخول في علاقة ثلاثية تشتمل على: الدال اللوني، والمدلول، والمرجع، ومن خلالها يتم استخلاص موضوع الوصف اللوني وآليات اشتغاله على مستوى السياق العام للنص.

الكلمات المفتاحية: اللون في الرواية العربية، الصورة السرديّة، التشكيل البصريّ، سميائية اللون، البنية الموضوعية في السرد الروائي-جماليات الرواية العربية.
أثرُ المؤسَّسات الاقتصاديّة في التَّنمية المجتمعيّة المكانيّة في مدينة الرِّياض
Authors: بن عبد العزيز آل عبد العزيز فهد , بن أحمد التويجري حمد
Published: November 2023

تشهد مدينة الرِّياض نموًّا سكانيًّا متزايدًا، واكب طلباً عالياً في الخدمات والبنية التَّحتية مما يعدُّ حالياً ضمن مهام القطاع العام، وقد أخذت مدينة الرِّياض في التوسع العمرانيّ الملحوظ مما تطلب إشراك القطاع الخاص في التَّنمية والمشاركة في تقديم هذه الخدمات من ناحية مسؤولية مجتمعية، ولما كان الإسهام المجتمعي في مدينة الرِّياض يُعدُّ غير واضحٍ، فقد هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى قياس نسبة المشاركة المجتمعيّة من قبل الشركات والمؤسَّسات الاقتصاديّة في مدينة الرِّياض ومعرفة التحديات والعقبات التي تواجه القطاع الخاص والقطاع العام في تفعيلها، بالإضافة إلى دراسة الفرص المتاحة، تم استخدام المنهج النوعي، وذلك لمناسبته كمنهجية تساعد على دراسة ما يستجد في الساحة الاجتماعية. وتعتبر النظرية المجذرة أحد أدوات المنهج النوعي، وتعتمد تلك النظرية على استقراء البيانات، وذلك يتم بشكل مباشر من البيانات، إذ تم جمْعها عبر المقابلات، حيث تم إجراء الدراسة على 19 شركة من الشركات المدرجة في هيئة سوق المال السعودي مختلفة المجالات والأحجام، وعليه توصلت الدراسة إلى أن زيادة أرباح الشركات يؤثر بشكل مباشر على زيادة إسهامها في تقديم برامج ومبادرات المسؤولية الاجتماعية في المدن الكبرى، وعلى رأسها مدينة الرِّياض، وذلك بسبب الكثافة السكانية العالية بها، وتشير النتائج إلى أن حجم إسهام القطاع الخاص في المسؤولية الاجتماعية في مدينة الرِّياض يبلغ 52% من مبادرات الشركات مقارنة بالمناطق الأُخَر، كما بينت النتائج كذلك وجود بعض المعوقات والتحديات التي تعيق إسهام القطاع الخاص في تنمية مدينة الرِّياض، من ضمنها عدم وضوح الاحتياج في المدينة رغم وجود اكثيرٍ من الفرص التي قد يسهم فيها القطاع الخاص في تنفيذها تحت بند المسؤولية الاجتماعية مثل البيئة والصحة.

الكلمات المفتاحية: المسؤولية الاجتماعية، اقتصاد مدينة الرِّياض، سوق المال السعودي، القطاع الخاص، الشراكة المجتمعيّة.
The Dialectic of Political Thought in the Umayyad Period Al Hassan Al Basri as a Case Study
Authors: Al Suadi Fatima Mohammed
Published: November 2023

This research paper examines the relationship between intellectual movement and the dynamics of context in terms of it being influenced or influential. The intellectual and cultural movement in the Umayyad Period was associated in one way or another with the then prevalent political schools of thought. Most of these intellectual movements were forms of reaction to political movements and they manifested the conflicts, intricacies and entanglements of such political views. This paper specifically addresses three issues: 1. The general features of the theological debate and its political, social and economic constraints. 2. The common epistemological paradigm 3. Al Hassan Al Basri as one of the prominent leaders of the intellectual movement of the time and as a witness to the profound transformations that took place in the Islamic history particularly in the era of the Guided Caliphs and the Umayyad era.
The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Supporting Social Welfare Services in the Omani Society: Necessities and Provisions
Authors: Sofy Abd El Rahman , Erfan Mahmoud Mahmoud
Published: November 2023

This research aims to determine the characteristics and functions of civil society in the Omani society, focusing on its most important constraints, and determining the mechanisms for its activation. The research is descriptive and analytical, and is based on social surveying of members of the boards of directors of civil society organizations in Muscat governorate. The research uses an interview schedule, which was administered during Fall 2012 semester. The research found out that civil society organizations face a range of obstacles that prevent them from achieving their goals. These include, constraints due to the goals of the organization, administrative and organizational structure, funding and financial resources, regulations and work systems, organization’s programmes, training, coordination and networking. The research suggests some mechanisms with a view to addressing these constraints.
Making Amends: The Transformation of Theseus and the Feminization of Marriage in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Authors: Campbell Charles
Published: November 2023

This study of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream asks why Theseus changes his mind about forbidding the marriage of Hermia and Lysander and what this change means for the view of marriage developed in the play and for the experience of art which the play engenders. By emphasizing the love of women for each other, the vows of sisterhood and the cult of Diana, the play prepares the way for Theseus’ change of mind and for the feminization of marriage and the celebration of imagination with which the play ends. We can observe these emphases in patterns of language and imagery (especially the flower motif), in metaphors and allusions and in descriptions of the union of opposites. The interplay of chaste love and desire delineates the art of metaphor and drama which the audience must grasp to fully appreciate the play. In Acts 4 and 5 Theseus’ resistance to romantic love melts away, along with his opposition to the imagination. Thus, during the wedding feast of Act 5, Theseus defends the amateur theatrics of the workmen as being excellent «if imagination amend them» (5.1.209); and he is associated in his language and ideas with Puck, the most fantastic and transformative character in the play. Theseus is himself transformed from the seducer and betrayer of women described in 2.1.77-80 into a worthy husband for Hippolyta, one who meets her halfway in her respect for the visions of lovers and poets.
Using Soft Systems Methodology in Social Sciences: Improvement of the Research Methods Module at the Department of Information Studies at Sultan Qaboos University as an example
Authors: AlHarrasi Nabhan
Published: November 2023

The aim of this research is to examine the usefulness of Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) as an approach to develop a plan for improving the Research Methods module at the Department of Information Studies, Sultan Qaboos University. Moreover, the study examines the capacity of SSM in involving different tools for data collections including questionnaire, interviews, and document analysis for exploring the different viewpoints and needs of research participants. The results indicate that SSM greatly facilitated understanding participants’ different viewpoints regarding delivery of change. Moreover, SSM was instrumental in identifying the type and scope of the required change. The various types of conceptual models enabled accommodation of participants’ different perspectives and development of a change plan that would reflect the needs of students. The research found that SSM dealt effectively with the complexity of this situation in which different sources of information, students’ different backgrounds and perspectives, and internal and external factors all required consideration. Therefore SSM is highly recommended for use in making improvements to other social science courses and modules.
Morphology of the Raised Shore Platforms along the Coastline between Daghmar and Dhabab, Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Al Hatrushi Salim Mubarak
Published: November 2023

Raised shore platforms, are rocky surfaces formed by wave action and subaerial weathering during global high sea level stands. The present height of the raised shore platforms is attributed to several factors, mainly to eustatic sea level changes, isostatic changes in the relative level of land and sea, and vertical tectonic activities. The aim of this study is to investigate the detailed morphology of the raised shore platform along the rocky coastline between Daghmar and Dhabab, in the southeastern part of Muscat Governorate. The study also intends to establish a tentative chronology of the raised shore platforms development. The methodology is based on field observation and documentation, along with satellite and aerial photographs analysis. The results have shown that the study area has a sequence of five successive, well developed raised shore platforms and well preserved, except the platform at 10m altitude which is only found in isolated fragments. The formation of the raised shore platforms has been affected by a number of constructive factors including tectonic activity, and destructive factors such as fluvial action and subaerial weathering. No absolute dating has been reported or can be obtained from the study area, due to its erosional nature. However, dating from the shorelines adjacent to the study area, ranging in heights from 3 to 15m above sea level, revealed a narrow range of 26,400 to 29,600 years. This period coincides with the last glaciations when the sea level was at about 75m below the present level, and thus did not match with the altitudes of the platforms. This suggests that the platforms could be belong to the last interglacial high sea level, when the sea level stood at about 6m above the present level. Based on this scenario, the study concludes that the coastline of the study area has not experienced any significant uplift during the Late Quaternary.
Role of physical settings on increasing flood hazard in Muscat Built-up areas (2007-2015) using GIS
Authors: Jawarneh Rana N. , Almushaiki Said S.
Published: November 2023

This study aims at evaluating selected environmental attributes of urban development pathways in relation to their impacts on increasing cyclone-related flooding in the Governorate of Muscat for the years 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2015. A probability-weighted flood hazard map for the 2015 urban areas was produced by combining all selected environmental attributes into one probability equation, with each attribute given a weight. The 2015 urban flood hazard map showed that 31.7 km² (8.1% of total urban areas) of the built up area is located in the very high flooding hazard zone, 88.3 km² (22.6% of urban area) is located in the high flood hazard zone, 130.5 km² (33.5% of urban area) is located in the medium flooding hazard zone, and 113.4 km² (29.1% of urban area) and 26.1 km² (6.7% of urban area) located in the low and very low flooding hazard zones. The outputs from this research emphasize the potential of environmental forces to increase flood damages. The findings provide decision makers with spatially-explicit evidences on affected areas for more effective evacuation and rescue plans.
PENATAAN DAN PROMOSI EKOWISATA SUBAK UMA LAMBING DI DESA SIBANG KAJA KECAMATAN ABIANSEMAL KABUPATEN BADUNG
Authors: I Gusti Made Sudika  , Ni Ketut Sukanti
Published: November 2023

Objek Ekowisata Subak Uma lambing terletak di Desa Sibang kaja, Kecamatan Abiansemal Kabupaten Badung Propinsi Bali. Objek Ekowisata ini menyajikan pemandangan asri dan asli area pertanian dengan aktifitas-aktifitas petani yang masih natural. Di tempat ini para wisatawan akan diajak larut dalam kehidupan petani di sawah, dimana saat musim panen juga langsung bisa ikut memanen padi serta menjemurnya untuk selanjutnya bisa di proses menjadi beras. Permasalahan prioritas yang dihadapi oleh Pengelola Ekowisata Subak Uma lambing di Desa Sibang Kaja adalah: Belum tersedianya  parkir mobil pengunjung yang dekat dengan Objek Ekowisata; Belum adanya penunjuk arah, peta lokasi pada area jogging track; Masih rendahnya kualitas SDM pengelola; dari sisi pemasaran masih terbatas dari mulut ke mulut. Luaran yang ingin dicapai dari PKM ini adalah; melengkapi beberapa sarana penunjang seperti peta lokasi dan penunjuk arah; peningkatan pengetahuan pengelola dibidang manajemen keuangan.
PEMBERDAYAAN KELOMPOK SADAR WISATA (POKDARWIS) DALAM PENGEMBANGAN DESA WISATA TAJUK SEBAGAI KAWASAN EKOWISATA
Authors: HawikErvina I  , Efriyani Sumastuti  , Heri Prabowo  , Dhea Rizky A
Published: November 2023

This community service is carried out with the aim of providing assistance to members of the tourism awareness group in Tajuk Village, Getasan District, Semarang Regency, regarding ecotourism management, which includes the concept of ecotourism, governance, physical maintenance of ecotourism, promotion and analysis of community resource potential. The method used in this activity is by direct socialization to the community and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). The targets of this service activity are members of the Tajuk Village Tourism Awareness Group (POKDARWIS), who are actively involved in managing the tourist village. The Tourism Awareness Group was given training, socialization, assistance and empowerment regarding ecotourism management. The results of this service show excellent motivation from the tourism conscious group in planning ecotourism management, developing ecotourism through fulfilling facilities according to needs, maintaining tourism assets, and promoting and empowering the economy of the community around tourist attractions.
Análisis del ecosistema de emprendimiento: Centro Regional Universitario Regional del Centro, Honduras
Authors: Urbizo Martínez Martha Alejandrina , Green González Jorge Emilio , Meléndez Mejía María Lourdes
Published: November 2023

La investigación aborda la relevancia de los ecosistemas dinámicos de emprendimiento, tomando como referencia el contexto de Honduras y la región del valle de Comayagua. Destacamos la necesidad de interacción entre los diferentes actores de la sociedad para generar resultados significativos en beneficio de los emprendedores, incrementando sus ventas y mejorando su calidad de vida.

 Presentamos diferentes posturas sobre los ecosistemas emprendedores, con un marcado énfasis en la necesidad de coordinar a los actores para desarrollar una cultura de emprendedora. Se citan autores como Isenberg y Moore, quienes ofrecen enfoques diferentes en la comprensión de los ecosistemas empresariales y sus componentes.

 

El artículo explora el modelo de emprendimiento en red (MER) adaptado de Gibb, destacando las etapas que un emprendedor debe atravesar para crear una empresa en una red empresarial. Estas etapas incluyen el conocimiento de las redes empresariales, adquisición de motivación e ideas de negocio, validación de la idea, definición de la escala de operación e identificación de recursos necesarios, negociación del ingreso al mercado, nacimiento o creación de la empresa, y supervivencia.

 Se realiza una caracterización de todos los sectores involucrados en los ecosistemas de emprendimiento de la región, incluyendo actores públicos, privados, facilitadores y cooperación internacional. Se hace un análisis de las interrelaciones entre los componentes del ecosistema emprendedor en Honduras, sobresaliendo áreas como financiamiento, apoyo, políticas, mercados, capital humano, infraestructura, investigación y desarrollo, y cultura.

 Concluimos que al ser Comayagua una zona agroindustrial con gran potencial de negocios, contamos con una infraestructura de calidad en carreteras.
Covid 19 Pandemic Accelerated Shift to E-Commerce
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Government Shaheed Kedarnath College Mauganj, (M.P), India, Pandey Dr. Ankul
Published: November 2023

E-Commerce is the forthcoming of online spending. E-commerce is one of the industry options that one will have to explore in future. E-Commerce is increasing with rapid pace in various countries. Although, all-time the demand in height. Consumer shifts in the purchasing intentions. Its result the market shifted from physical to online. The E-commerce market of India is anticipates from US$ 38.5 billion in 2017 to rise to US$ 200 billion by 2026. The development for the business has been prompted by a rise in usage of internet and smartphone penetration. The Indian Government has introduced numerous initiatives, such as Make in India, Digital India, Start-up India, Skill India, pmkvy and Innovation Fund.
PENDEKATAN GENDER DALAM ISLAM PERSPEKTIF SACHIKO MURATA
Authors: Afifah Afifah
Published: November 2023

Sachiko Murata in gender issues uses arguments based on the approach of the theory of the universe (cosmology) as the basis of his thinking and more towards the textual (mystical) with "entrust" to the interpretation of bi al-History (bi al-Ma'sur) or more known by theological concept. Gender is basically a social construct or a form of society. Where it has been established in the community that women are in charge of the domestic territory which covers the provisions of the role of caring, nurturing, passivity and receiving. While men have provisions of the opposite role. In many ways, gender stereotypes are still attached between men and women. Starting from here that then lead to discrimination against women. Because not all men are able to be assertive and can ngatur, then a gentle man will be branded a sissy, whereas if women are more daring and firmly will be branded a tomboy. Of course this is uncomfortable and stressful, whereas everyone is equal in the merits of a human being.
MENINGKATKAN KETRAMPILAN MENGAJAR PADA CALON GURU PAI MELALUI PRAKTEK PENGALAMAN LAPANGAN DI SMP MARYAM SURABAYA
Authors: Zahroh Lailatu
Published: November 2023

Ketrampilan mengajar merupakan kompetensi professional yang cukup kompleks, sebagai integrasi dari berbagai kopetensi guru secara utuh dan menyeluruh. Penguasaan terhadap keterampilan mengajar tersebut harus utuh dan terinterasi sehingga diperlukan latihan yang sistematis, misalnya melalui Praktek Pengalaman Lapangan (PPL). Pengabdian dalam bentuk pendampingan kepada calon guru  PAI STAI Taruna Surabaya dalam kegiatan PPL di SMP Maryam Surabaya sangat urgen dan signifikan dilakukan demi membekali mereka untuk kemudian diterapkan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran demi kemudahan ketercapaian kompetensi bagi peserta didik. Apa dampak perubahan setelah pendampingan dilakukan terhadap ketrampilan mengajar calon guru PAI di SMP Maryam Surabaya?
PENGARUH PENDEKATAN CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING (CTL) TERHADAP KEAKTIFAN BELAJAR SISWA
Authors: Kholid Ihyaul
Published: November 2023

Dalam pelaksanaan pendidikan selain memiliki tanggung jawab dalam membangun karakter religius siswa juga bertanggungjawab dalam meningkatkan keaktifan belajar siswa. Terdapat berbagai model pembelajaran yang dapat dikembangkan oleh guru dikelas untuk meningkatkan kreatifitas seperti Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL). Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) menekankan pada keterkaitan antara materi pembelajaran dengan dunia kehidupan siswa secara nyata. Siswa dilatih untuk bias aktif terhadap permasalahan yang ada disekitar kehidupan mereka, khususnya yang berkaitan dengan materi pembelajaran Agama Islam.                 Fokus penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui penerapan pendekatan Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) dalam meningkatkan keaktifan belajar siswa kelas VIII pada bidang studi Pendidikan Agama Islam di SMP Bina Taruna Surabaya Tahun Pelajaran 2022-2023 dan faktor penghambat dalam penerapannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian lapangan (Field research) yaitu penelitian yang datanya dilakukan di lapangan. Penentuan subyek penelitian menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan metode observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan analisis data model interaktif dari Miles dan Huberman. Keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan teknik. Hasil penelitian ini adalah 1) Penerapan Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) dalam meningkatkan keaktifan belajar siswa kelas VIII pada bidang studi Pendidikan Agama dilakukan melalui tiga tahapan. Pada tahap perencanaan, guru membuat RPP dan menyiapkan bahan materi diskusi. Pada tahap pelaksanaan, guru menyampaikan materi, membimbing siswa untuk aktif memberikan contoh terkait materi, membagi siswa menjadi beberapa kelompok diskusi untuk menganalisis peristiwa nyata dan actual terkait materi. Mengintruksikan siswa untuk mempresntasikan argumennya, dan mengevaluasi hasil diskusi siswa. Pada tahap evaluasi, guru menekankan pada penilaian proses saat kegiatan pembelajaran berlangsung (aspek afektif melalui lembar pengamatan sikap siswa, aspek kognitif melalui penugasan dan tes, aspek psikomotorik melalui observasi kecakapan siswa saat proses diskusi dan presentasi). 2) Kendala dalam penerapan Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) pada bidang studi Pendidikan Agama Islam meliputi dua aspek yaitu dari segi media (kurangnya kelengkapan sarana fasilitas sekolah) dan dari segi siswa (dikarenakan perbedaan karakteristik dari masing-masing siswa).
Implementation of Learning Based on Deep Dialogue Critical Thinking In Citizenship Education Subjects
Authors: Dewi Rosa , Sari Noor Maya , Mansyuri Arif
Published: November 2023

The implementation of deep dialogue-based critical thinking learning in this study uses descriptive qualitative research methods to find out how the implementation of deep dialogue-based critical thinking learning in civics education subjects in madrasahs is done by collecting interview data and case studies in the field. problems that occur in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Surabaya City, In the learning process students still have difficulty analyzing and solving problems, especially in Citizenship subjects. During the learning process, students are still passive, very few students dare to answer the problems posed, as well as a lack of students' ability to independently solve problems that require analytical skills with this problem the teacher applies deep dialogue-based learning critical thinking to civic education subjects to increase concentration in gaining knowledge and experience through in-depth dialogue and critical thinking, emphasizing student activity and learning outcomes. on Citizenship education subjects.
Menggali Potensi Seni Tata Rias Body Painting sebagai Pembelajaran di Pendidikan Guru Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Alistiana Lisa
Published: November 2023

Pendidikan anak usia dini (PIAUD) memegang peranan penting dalam pembentukan dasar perkembangan anak-anak. Dalam upaya untuk menciptakan pengalaman belajar yang bermakna dan memfasilitasi perkembangan holistik mahasiswa PIAUD, metode pembelajaran yang inovatif dan kreatif sangat dibutuhkan. Salah satu bentuk seni yang menarik dalam konteks ini adalah seni tata rias body painting. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali potensi seni tata rias body painting sebagai metode pembelajaran di Mahasiswa PIAUD UINSA Surabaya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan mencakup observasi partisipatif, wawancara, dan analisis data kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan seni tata rias body painting dalam konteks pembelajaran PIAUD di UINSA Surabaya memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap pengembangan kreativitas, ekspresi diri, dan pemahaman mahasiswa PIAUD tentang seni serta perkembangan anak. Seni tata rias body painting mendorong partisipasi aktif mahasiswa dan memperkaya pengalaman belajar mereka. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan perspektif yang berharga tentang potensi seni tata rias body painting sebagai alat pembelajaran yang inovatif dan dapat diterapkan secara efektif dalam PIAUD. Implikasi temuan ini terhadap pengembangan kurikulum dan praktik pembelajaran di PIAUD UINSA Surabaya serta potensi aplikasinya dalam konteks pendidikan anak usia dini secara lebih luas akan dibahas dalam studi ini. Penelitian ini mengundang pembicaraan lebih lanjut dan eksplorasi lanjutan tentang peran seni sebagai alat pembelajaran yang kreatif dan efektif di lingkungan PIAUD, dengan harapan bahwa pengetahuan yang diperoleh dapat memberikan manfaat maksimal bagi pengembangan potensi anak-anak usia dini.
Stmimulasi Perkembangan Sosial Emosional AUD Dengan Permainan Mencocokkan Kartu Emoji di Taman Kanak-Kanak Zainuddin Waru Sidoarjo
Authors: Immadulbilad Annisa , Abdillah Husni , Metafisika Kartika
Published: November 2023

This research was conducted to discover children’s undertanding about social emotional through the game of matching emoji cards. The aim of this service is so that children can learn to regulate their emotions This type of research is qualitative case study research. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews and documentation. Based on the results of this service activity, the participants in the play were divided into two groups. Muhammad's group (boys) and Aisyah's group (girls) compete alternately with emojis. Children understand the meaning of given emojis more quickly. They have succeeded in differentiating the types of emotions of the Emoji Card Matching game.
Challenges, Strategies and Recommendations for Reengineering Engineering Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review
Authors: Mashiyane Themba , Salifu Smth , Ogunbiyi Olugbenga , Oketola Adeola
Published: November 2023

With the continent of Africa occupying the front seat of underdevelopment in the world, and its population increasing exponentially, there is an urgent need to come up with strategies to tackle the underdevelopment ravaging the continent and the demand posed by its constantly growing population. Engineering through appropriate engineering education is the answer to these challenges. In this review article, some of the challenges facing engineering education in sub-Saharan Africa such as responsiveness and relevance in the design of the undergraduate curriculum, shortage in the engineering capacity, etc. were studied. The factors that influence engineering education, in general, were also discussed and the strategies that are required for producing engineering graduates capable of taking up the challenges facing the 21st century engineers in the region were highlighted. Lastly, the review presents a guide for future engineering education and recommendations on how to re-engineer engineering education in sub-Saharan Africa to produce engineering graduates who are qualified technically and otherwise.
Resilience of Patients Undergoing Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy Procedures
Authors: Mazzocca Jillian L. , Lowenstein Natalie A. , Crutchfield Connor R. , Collins Jamie E. , Matzkin Elizabeth G.
Published: November 2023

Introduction:

Resilience is a person's capacity to overcome adversity. The purpose was to determine what patient factors correlate with resilience using the Brief Resilience Score. We hypothesize that characteristics of female sex, younger age, Workers’ Compensation status, and preoperative opioid use are predictors of a lower preoperative resilience score and that patients with positive psychosocial factors would have higher resilience scores.

Methods:

Eight hundred nine patients undergoing knee or shoulder arthroscopy were preoperatively categorized into low, normal, and high-resilience groups. Preoperative patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and demographics were assessed. Statistical analyses evaluated differences in demographics and PROMs between resilience groups.

Results:

Analysis disclosed notable differences between low, normal, and high-resilience groups regarding demographics and PROMs. High resilience was seen in older patients, male patients, and patients with positive psychosocial factors. Low resilience scores were discovered in Workers’ Compensation patients and those with a history of preoperative opioid use. No difference in resilience scores was observed between smokers and nonsmokers.

Discussion:

Preoperative resilience score is associated with age, sex, preoperative opioid use, Workers' Compensation status, and smoking status of patients undergoing knee or shoulder arthroscopy.
Negotiation as an ADR Technique in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Deshabhi K.A. Gayashan , Edirisinghe Vajira ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Dahanayaka Rangamal ,   Freelance Quantity Surveyor, Siriwardana Mohan ,   Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom
Published: November 2023

The construction industry is complex, and disputes are common in this industry. One primary method used in dispute resolution in the Sri Lankan construction industry is negation. Negotiation is considered a cost and time-effective alternative dispute resolution method. However, the contracts formed based on Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) do not include negotiation as a dispute resolution (DR) method. Therefore, this study aims to find the reasons for the failures in dispute negotiation and develop a framework to improve dispute negotiation in the Sri Lankan construction industry. There were two methods applied in this research. Because to avoid being based on a limited set of construction industry-related disputes. Five interviews were conducted by construction industry professionals to organize the data collection through documentaries and selected construction industry professionals are one projects director, one Chartered quantity surveyor, one engineer, one project manager, and one quantity surveyor to cover management level, chief level, and senior level. Then 250 claims were collected relevant to design changes, payment-related issues, time-related issues, documentation, and work quality. Out of those five types of claims, the majority of payment and time related disputes were resolved unsuccessfully through negotiation. Reasons for those disputes to fail in resolving through negation are negotiation outcome do not have statutory powers, the attitude of disputing parties, lack of negotiation skills, lack of trust towards negotiation, and less documentary information. The study recommends CIDA improve negotiation practices in the Sri Lankan construction industry by providing proper training, including negotiation as a compulsory DR, provide awareness programs to the industry stakeholders on dispute negotiation and its benefits. KEYWORDS: Negotiation, disputes, construction industry, Sri Lanka
Enhancement of Images Under Low Light Conditions Using Artificial Intelligence
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Marzook Mazhara , Herath Madhawa ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Liyanage Migara ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Thilakanayake Thakshila ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Published: November 2023

Images taken in low light conditions do not contain all the information well-lit images contain. Various features including the colours of objects, details and the quality are lost. Extracting these features from images is very important for any kind of application of it. This study proposes a model to enhance the features of the image taken under low light conditions, by delivering a solution which improves the quality of the image through Artificial Intelligence. Through the proposed method, the clarity of the image is improved, making it closer to a well-lit image equivalent. Both Image Processing and Deep Learning based techniques are explored, including Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) based generative models. The Generative models considered are Autoencoders (AE) and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs). The study has been carried out by using several datasets combined together, which include image pairs of well-lit and low light images. A comparison between the two CNN-based generative models is carried out. Through the study, it is quantitatively found, by the Structural Similarity Index and supported by the Peak Signal to Noise Ratio, that the proposed CNN based Autoencoder model overrides the proposed CNN-based GAN model. This is further supported by qualitative observations of the image results. Both models, however, greatly enhance the low light images, bringing to light features that were not visible beforehand, and also provide results with good colour accuracy. Through this research study, the methods and solutions to enhance low light images have been addressed, as well as providing a comparison between two suitable models, Autoencoders and GANs. The proposed solution is able to address many of the limitations existing in the extent literature. KEYWORDS: Autoencoder, Comparative Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Generative Adversarial Network (GAN), Image Enhancement
The Impact of Labour Motivation on Project Performance with an Insight into the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Lakshan H.G. Sujath , Wijesinghe Tilanka ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Perera B. Kavinya Chathuri ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
Published: November 2023

Construction labour is a vital resource in the construction industry as they mostly reshape the raw materials into skyscrapers and other living enclosures. In Sri Lanka, the construction industry has been constantly exposed to many uncertainties and challenges. Being a developing country that lead to many socio-economic issues and constant changes in the living standards caused demotivational impacts on the Sri Lankan labour force. Thus, optimizing labour productivity through labour motivation is a significant challenge due to the various category and type of labours. This study aims to identify and evaluate different labour motivational factors in improving the building construction project performances. In accomplishing the aim, the mixed method approach was used and 5 number of interviews, 39 questionnaire responses were taken into the analysis. After the analysis there were 14 most significant labour motivation factors which applicable for Sri Lankan building construction industry. Cost centers for those were collected from the expert interviews and their cost on motivation factors were analyzed the data collected from the questionnaire. After the analysis financial and time cost centers have been identifies as the major cost centers that have been incurred when implementing labour motivational factors. Moreover, checked the association between labour motivational factors and project performance in terms of time saving, cost saving and quality improvement. As a result, they were associated with them. A framework was developed to aid in the selection of best motivational factors in optimizing project performance. As the last part of this study, the motivational recommendations were made to increase the labour productivity. Furthermore, these findings will be useful in optimizing building project performance. KEYWORDS: Labour motivation, construction industry, project performance, Sri Lanka
Computational Approach for Determining the Variation of Coefficient of Secondary Compression in Secondary Settlement Prediction of Soft Soils
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Thilakarathne T.M.D , Vidurapriya K.V.D ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Thilakasiri H.S ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
Published: November 2023

Secondary consolidation settlement takes place in soils after the completion of primary consolidation settlement, which is due to the dissipation of pore water pressure under the applied loads. The secondary settlement usually occurs due to the plastic adjustment of the soil particles and most commonly takes place in organic fine grained soils or soft soils. Hence, it is important to accurately estimate the secondary settlement in soft soils as the final stability of infrastructures built on soft soil grounds mainly depends on the amount of secondary settlement that takes place after the end of primary consolidation settlement. The coefficient of secondary compression (C) is a governing parameter in predicting the secondary settlement which is the slope of the consolidation curve for void ratio versus time. Also, various empirical correlations have been found by the past researches to find the value of the coefficient of secondary compression. In most of the instances, the secondary settlement is estimated by considering the coefficient of secondary compression as a constant value. However, the C value shows a variation with time and this could affect the secondary settlement estimation. Hence, it is necessary to investigate how the variation of coefficient of secondary compression affects the estimation of the secondary settlement in soft soils. In this study, the settlement data obtained from the Weligama Bay Marriot Resort and Spa project, Sri Lanka, is compared with the settlement values obtained from a computer generated programme. The progarmme simulates the settlement by considering the variation of the coefficient of secondary compression and by considering a constant coefficient of secondary compression value. The results show that the consideration of varying coefficient of secondary compression (with time) gives more accurate results than considering a constant coefficient of secondary compression in settlement prediction in soft soils. KEYWORDS: Secondary Settlement, Primary settlement, Consolidation, Coefficient of secondary compression, Soft soil
Appropriateness of Commercial Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Method for Subcontractor Disputes in Sri Lanka
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Hettiarachchi Divanjana Disala , Wijesinghe Tilanka ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Perera B. Kavinya Chathuri ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
Published: November 2023

Disputes in relation to construction sub-contractors are undeniable and quite diversified in common dispute arena with the legal concerns arising out of Doctrine of Privity of Contracts. Continuation of these disputes can adversely affect the cost, quality, and time metrics in a construction project. The merits of commercial mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method, in this regards Sri Lankan construction industry were less explored. Thus, the aim of this research is to determine the appropriateness of commercial mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method for subcontractor disputes. To achieve this aim, a mixed research approach was adopted. Qualitative data was collected through semi structured expert interviews. Then through a questionnaire survey, quantitative data has been gathered. While qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis, quantitative data were analyzed through relative importance index and descriptive analysis based on central tendency dispersion. Initially, both common attributes of commercial mediation and subcontractor disputes in construction industry were listed out. Then, the inter-relationship between two factors were observed. According to the findings, bespoke and incomplete contracts, subcontractor unawareness and lack of knowledge about contract details, liability and responsibility issues, failure to respond in time, interface issues and lack of coordination were identified as the most significant attributes of subcontractor disputes. Further, it was proven that except the attribute ‘having freedom to accept or reject the solution’, all the other attributes of commercial mediation were applicable in resolving subcontractor disputes. Hence, the commercial mediation was determined as an appropriate alternative dispute resolution method in resolving subcontractor disputes in construction projects. All the limitations and necessary recommendations for further studies are presented at the end of the study. KEYWORDS: Construction subcontractor, disputes, commercial mediation, alternative Dispute resolution.