bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Features of ignition and combustion of low-grade coal mixed with pyrolysis liquid
Authors: Slyusarskiy K. V. , Asilbekov A. K.
Published: April 2024

THE RELEVANCE of the study lies in the need to use pyrolysis liquid from wood processing for combustion in boilers of medium and low power as part of mixtures with coal. The unpredictability of the ignition and combustion properties of such mixtures, as well as the lack of calculation methods, predetermined a predominantly experimental approach to the study of these processes. At the same time, for the widespread implementation of such technological solutions in practice, it is necessary to have relatively simple methods for assessing the ignition and combustion characteristics of these components. THE PURPOSE. Synthesize samples of pyrolysis liquid from two different sorts of wood and perform their characterization. Develop an experimental method for studying ignition and combustion characteristics of pyrolysis liquid mixed with low-reactivity coal. Perform research on ignition delay times and the composition of released gas-phase products. Determine the main mechanisms of action of the components in the mixture of low-grade coal with pyrolysis liquid they’re during ignition and combustion. METHODS. The study was carried out using an experimental technique based on a high-temperature muffle furnace equipped with a high-speed video camera and a once-through gas analyzer. RESULTS. The article presents the dependences of the ignition delay times and the concentration curves of gas-phase products released during combustion of mixtures of low-grade coal and two types of pyrolysis liquid in the temperature range of the heating medium 600-800 °C and additive concentrations from 0 to 20 wt.%. Linear approximation dependences of ignition delay times on additive concentrations were obtained, and the mechanism of action of the additive during combustion was formulated. CONCLUSION. It was found that an increase in the concentration of the additive in the mixture leads to a stable decrease in the ignition delay times, while the amount of gas-phase products formed varied additively with respect to the composition of the mixture. The shape of the concentration curves for the release of CO and NOx indicates the independent action of the components of the mixture. The mechanism of action of additives was proposed. It was based on significant contribution of their evaporation process followed by combustion in the gas phase, which, in turn, initiats the ignition of coal.
Obstacle shape determination by mobile robot sensor system using GP2Y0A (Sharp) type IR distance sensors
Authors: Andreev V. P.
Published: April 2024

PURPOSE. When organizing a mobile robot (MR) movement in a non-deterministic environment, the SLAM problem arises, which includes the detection of an obstacle presence by the MR sensor system, the distance to the obstacle and its shape. To solve this problem, an infrared (IR) analog distance sensor is often used, the information flow from which is relatively small and can be processed in real time using low-performance microcontrollers. However, such a sensor can only detect an obstacle and determine а distance to a certain point on its surface. The goal is to develop a method for determining both а distance to an obstacle and its shape. When setting up experiments on the use of an analog sensor of the GP2Y0A (SHARP) type, a problem was revealed associated with the occurrence of not only fluctuation noise in а data communication channel, but also artifacts – anomalous signal values appear with random periodicity. It is necessary to determine the source of such interference, propose a method for estimating its parameters and a way to minimize its influence.

   METHODS. To determine the shape of an obstacle, a differential method is proposed based on the use of several readings of a scanning IR distance sensor. As an indicator of the “noisiness” of the channel, it is proposed to use the number of sensor signal values that exceed the average signal value by 1σ, 2σ, 3σ, 4σ and 5σ. The use of standard methods for filtering abnormal values of a sensor signal leads to significant delays in a response of the MR control system. This is unacceptable, because at the executive level of a control system it is required to provide a "hard" real-time mode.

   RESULTS. The article presents the results of experiments showing the conditions for applying the differential method for determining a shape of an obstacle, the source of anomalous signal values is identified and a method for minimizing them is proposed. A method for increasing the practical use range of a nonlinear IR sensor conversion function is also proposed.

   CONCLUSION. The number and magnitude of abnormal values depend on a communication channel length. When using analog sensors, it is necessary to convert an output signal into digital form using analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) in an integrated design, structurally bringing the ADC as close as possible to the signal source.
Study of operating modes of the AION tanker electrical power system
Authors: Savenko A. E. , Gabriel I. V.
Published: April 2024

THE PURPOSE. Consider the issue of automation of modern sea vessels with a high degree of electrification. The purpose of the study is to analyze the electrical power system of the AION tanker to determine the possible occurrence of abnormal phenomena during parallel operation of generator sets and methods for eliminating them.

   METHODS. The article analyzes the electrical power system and automatic control devices of the AION tanker. Particular attention is paid to the study of systems that ensure the production and distribution of electrical energy between consumers. The widespread use of modern computer-based automatic control systems in ship power plants has been noted. The extensive possibilities for controlling a ship's electrical power plant in various daily or emergency situations are shown. The software and hardware of the ship's Power Management System allows you to reduce the consumption of fuel, oil and other important resources by automatically regulating the load on diesel generators, timing the supply of fuel to the cylinders, and controlling exhaust and starting valves.

   RESULTS. Experimental oscillograms of studies of the parallel operation of diesel generator sets were obtained, in which power exchange oscillations were recorded. The amplitude of power exchange oscillations reaches 40 % of the steady-state value, and their period is 600 - 800 ms, depending on the operating mode of the ship's electrical power system. During thecollection of these oscillograms, the ship's load is turned on and no starts or stops of any powerful consumers are made, that is, a quasi-steady process takes place.

   CONCLUSION. It is proposed to introduce a function for eliminating power exchange oscillations into the ship power plant control system. To implement it, it is necessary to add a block that receives information from all parallel operating diesel generator sets and adaptively adjusts the settings of the frequency regulators.
Talent Management Solusi dalam Meningkatkan Komitmen Organisasi
Authors: Novita Dina , Nugroho Riyadi , Ardiana I Dewa Ketut Raka
Published: April 2024

The company carrying out its operations is in a complex, diverse, dynamic, very competitive, and very volatile environment, and faces various potential problems that will arise. This requires the ability of talented individuals related to talent management practices who work with organizations to attract, develop, and retain talent.  This research involved 198 employees in the city of Surabaya from various fields of work. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire, while data analysis was carried out using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that salary satisfaction acts as a mediation for the relationship between talent management and organizational commitment, so talent management has a significant effect on organizational commitment through the mediation of salary satisfaction. perceptions of employee management talent produce a satisfactory relationship with salary, meaning that sensory policies are the main factor in shaping organizational mentality, but talent management strategies need to be developed with sensory systems to achieve greater financial effects in improving employee performance.
Determinan Pembiayaan Murabahah Dan Non Performing Financing Studi Pada Bank Umum Syariah Di Indonesia
Authors: Putri Sichke Dila , Setiyowati Supami Wahyu
Published: April 2024

This study aims to analyze the effect of DPK, FDR, and CAR on Murabahah Financing and also the effect of FDR and CAR on Non-Performing Financing at Islamic Commercial Banks registered with OJK for the 2017-20201 period. Of the 15 BUS, 8 BUS were obtained as research samples using a purposive sampling technique. Partial Least Square is used as a data analysis tool in this study. With the results of the study showing that third party funds have a negative effect on murabahah financing, Financing to Deposit Ratio has a negative effect on murabahah financing, Capital Adequacy Ratio has a positive effect on murabaha financing, Financing to Deposit Ratio has no effect on Non Performing Financing, Capital Adequacy Ratio has a negative effect towards Non-Performing Financing. From the results of the study it can be concluded that in order to increase Murabahah Financing and maintain the stability of the bank's NPF it is necessary to pay attention to third party funds, the Financing to Deposit Ratio and the Capital Adequacy Ratio.
Productivity and nutritional value of perennial cereal grasses in the Middle Cis-Urals
Authors: Kasatkina N. I. , Nelyubina Zh. S.
Published: April 2024

The purpose of the research was the assessment of feed productivity and nutritional value of 13 new varieties of meadow timothy, meadow fescue and awnless brome when cultivated for green mass in the Middle Cis-Urals. The research was carried out in 2018–2022 on sod-podzolic medium loamy soil of the Udmurt Republic. Meteorological conditions of the growing seasons during the years of the research were different: 2018, 2021 and 2022 were arid (hydrothermal coefficient – 0.89, 0.78 and 0.91, respectively), 2020 – slightly arid (HTC – 1.04), 2019 – waterlogged (HTC – 1.73). The beginning of regrowth of the studied varieties of perennial cereal grasses was noted in the third ten days of April; the grass reached mowing ripeness in 44–60 days. The yield of meadow timothy varieties on average for three years of using the grass stand was at the level of 3.5–3.9 t/ha of dry weight, meadow fescue – 2.3–2.4 t/ha, awnless brome – 4.5–4.7 t/ha. The “year conditions” factor had a primary influence on the variation in yield, density and height of the grass stand – 92.4…97.4 %, 62.9…79.2, 80.3…82.6 %, respectively. The “genotype x year” factor also influenced the number of shoots and their height. Fescue varieties were distinguished by a relatively high content of crude fat (2.5–3.1 %), sugars (15.6–17.7 %), and calcium (0.31–0.36 %). High content of crude fat (2.3–2.6 %), phosphorus (0.68–0.71 %), potassium (2.45–2.52 %), calcium (0.31–0.39 %) noted in plant samples of awnless brome varieties. A positive strong correlation between the yield of dry mass of cereal grasses and the content of phosphorus (r = 0.87…0.96) and potassium (r = 0.69…0.85) in it was revealed. Some varieties of perennial cereal grasses were distinguished by their nutritional value: meadow timothy varieties Sleipnir (Finland), Aturo (Germany) and Tamiza (Germany) with a yield per 1 hectare of metabolic energy of 32.3–34.4 GJ, digestible protein – 0.14–0.16 tons, feed units – 2.41–2.60 thousand; meadow fescue variety Karpatchi (Netherlands) – 21.2 GJ, 0.09 tons, 1.57 thousand; awnless brome variety Gvardeets (Russia) – 35.7 GJ, 0.25 tons and 2.58 thousand, respectively. Cultivation of Karpatchi fescue, Sleipnir timothy and Gvardeets brome is energetically and economically profitable: energy efficiency coefficient – 1.9; 3.0 and 3.6, profitability level – 65; 101 and 161 %, respectively.
Determination of optimal technological parameters of a horizontal mixer of loose compound feeds
Authors: Savinyh P. A. , Turubanov N. V. , Isupov A. Ju.
Published: April 2024

The quality of the compound feeds for animals and poultry directly depends not only on the components included in it but also on the type of mixer used. Horizontal mixers as compared to the vertical ones allow for a shorter period of time to obtain high-quality mixtures due to the intensification of the process of material movement by belt working bodies. The aim of the research is to determine optimal technological parameters of a horizontal mixer with a 0.3 m3 mixing chamber with a belt working body. The mixer is designed to produce mixed compound feeds of high uniformity in production lines, workshops or can be used as an independent machine for mixing loose components. The research was carried through multifactorial experiment. As the result, mathematical models of the mixer working process were obtained, two-dimensional cross sections of the response surfaces were built. The obtained mathematical models make it possible at the design stage to identify the dependence of qualitative and energy indicators on factors at the considered levels of variation. According to the results of the multifactorial experiment, it has been established that the best mixing quality of 94.8 % is achieved when the mixing chamber is loaded by 58 % at a speed of rotation of the mixer shaft of 30 min-1, mixing time of 6 minutes with simultaneous supply of the control and the main components. At the same time, the throughput is 0.78 t/h, and the specific energy consumption is 2.04 kWh/t.
Is Gratitude linked to Life Satisfaction in Early Adulthood?
Authors: Santoso Monica Rusdiana , Aryono Marcella Mariska
Published: April 2024

Early adulthood was prone to psychological problems such as stress, anxiety, unhappiness, depression caused by dissatisfaction in life. This dissatisfaction is because early adulthood requires one to be independently responsible for one’s life such as work, education, relationships, and finance. One of the factors that leads individuals to life satisfaction is gratitude, where gratitude forms a positive understanding, and it has been shown to prevent depression and stress. The purpose of this study is to test whether there is a relationship between early adult life satisfaction and coexistence in Madiun City. The number of samples in this study was 200 early adults, with quota sampling techniques. Data collection uses the scale of coexistence and the scale of life satisfaction that researchers have compiled. Based on the hypothesis test results of 0.000 (p ± 0.05) with a coefficient correlation value of 0.745 the hypothesis is accepted that there is a significant relationship between life satisfaction variables and early adulthood in Madiun City. The higher the size, the higher the life satisfaction, the higher the early adulthood in Madiun City, and the lower the life satisfaction, the lower the early adulthood in Madiun City.Pada masa dewasa awal rentan muncul permasalahan-permasalahan psikologis seperti stres, cemas, tidak bahagia, depresi yang disebabkan adanya ketidakpuasan dalam hidupnya. Ketidakpuasan ini dikarenakan dewasa awal dituntut dapat bertanggungjawab secara mandiri terhadap kehidupannya seperti pekerjaan, pendidikan, hubungan relasi dan finansialnya. Salah satu faktor yang membuat individu mendapatkan kepuasan hidup adalah rasa syukur, dimana rasa syukur mampu menciptakan pemahaman yang positif sehingga dapat mencegah depresi dan stres. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat hubungan antara kepuasan hidup dan kebersyukuran pada masa dewasa awal di Kota Madiun. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini terdapat 200 orang dewasa awal, dengan teknik quota sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan skala kebersyukuran dan skala kepuasan hidup yang disusun peneliti. Berdasarkan dari hasil analisis uji hipotesis yaitu sig 0,000 (p < 0,05) dengan nilai korelasi koefisien sebesar 0,745 maka hipotesis diterima yaitu terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara variabel kepuasan hidup dengan kebersyukuran pada dewasa awal di Kota Madiun. Semakin tinggi kebersyukuran maka kepuasan hidup juga semakin tinggi pada dewasa awal yang ada di Kota Madiun, dan juga sebaliknya semakin rendah kebersyukuran maka kepuasan hidup juga semakin rendah pada dewasa awal yang ada di Kota Madiun.
Psychological Capital and Innovative Work Behavior in Small and Medium Entrepreneurs
Authors: Hermina Ceria
Published: April 2024

Small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) often face challenges in running their businesses. Not a few SMEs have gone bankrupt due to the lack of innovation in running and developing their businesses. This study aims to determine the role of psychological capital in innovative work behaviors of SMEs entrepreneurs. The research method is a quantitative non-experimental, correlational, and cross-sectional design and using simple linear regression analysis. The study included 70 SMEs entrepreneurs from Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. The results of the analysis show that psychological capital plays a role in increasing the innovative work behavior of SMEs entrepreneurs. The implication of this research is to increase the psychological capital of SMEs entrepreneurs so that they can create innovations in running their businesses and can compete internationally.Pelaku UMKM sering kali menghadapi tantangan dalam menjalankan usahanya. Tidak sedikit UMKM yang bangkrut dikarenakan minimnya inovasi dalam menjalankan dan mengembangkan usahanya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran modal psikologis terhadap perilaku kerja inovatif pelaku UMKM. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif non eksperimen dengan desain korelasional dan cross-sectional serta menggunakan analisis regresi linear sederhana. Responden penelitian adalah pelaku UMKM di Banjarmasin, Kalimantan Selatan yang berjumlah 70 orang. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa perilaku kerja inovatif pelaku UMKM dapat ditingkatkan melalui modal psikologis. Implikasi penelitian ini adalah meningkatkan modal psikologis para pelaku UMKM sehingga mereka mampu menciptakan inovasi-inovasi dalam menjalankan usahanya dan bisa bersaing secara internasional.
Penggunaan Bahan Ajar atau Media terhadap Kemampuan Literasi Numerasi Siswa : Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Pratidina Dian Aliza , Novaliyosi Novaliyosi
Published: April 2024

Artikel ini membahas betapa pentingnya bagi siswa untuk dapat menggunakan bahan ajar atau media yang tepat saat mereka belajar. Tujuannya adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengembangan atau penggunaan media dan bahan ajar berdampak pada kemampuan literasi numerasi siswa di sekolah dasar dan sekolah menengah. Metode Sistematic Literature Review (SLR) digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Metode ini meninjau artikel dari berbagai sumber dengan menggunakan database Google Scholar, Proceedings, dan Scimago dari tahun 2017 hingga 2023. Tujuan dari SLR adalah untuk menganalisis, menemukan, meninjau, dan menafsirkan penelitian sebelumnya tentang penggunaan bahan ajar atau media pada kemampuan literasi numerasi. Review ini terdiri dari tiga tahap, yaitu planning, conducting, dan reporting. Dari ketiga tahap tersebut, 52 artikel yang relevan ditemukan untuk kemudian disaring berdasarkan kriteria inklusi sehingga didapatkan 25 artikel yang digunakan sebagai studi primer. Simpulan yang didapatkan adalah pengembangan dan penggunaan bahan ajar atau media memiliki potensi untuk meningkatkan kemampuan literasi numerasi siswa baik pada jenjang SD, SMP maupun SMA/SMK, karena bahan ajar dan media yang secara khusus dirancang dan disusun, sangat memperhatikan kebutuhan siswa terutama dalam meningkatkan kemampuan literasi numerasi. Bahan ajar dan media tersebut dikemas menjadi lebih menarik, kreatif dan terstruktur sehingga membantu siswa dalam proses pembelajaran.
Firdevsî-i Tavîl’in Kayıp Eseri Firâset-nâme’de İnsanın Damarları ve Bu Damarlardan Kan Alma Bilgisi
Authors: Kardaş Sedat
Published: April 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı Firdevsî-i Tavîl’in (Rûmî) kayıp olduğu söylenen Firâset-nâme adlı eserinin “Der-Beyân-ı ʿUrûk-ı Âdemî Şerh Kerden-i Lokmân Hekîm” başlığını taşıyan ve insan bedenindeki damarlar ile bu damarlardan kan alma konusu hakkında bilgiler veren on dördüncü bölümünü Osmanlı Türkçesinden günümüz Türkçesine çevirerek tıp tarihi literatürüne kazandırmaktır.
Yöntem: Çalışmada daha önce literatürde kayıp olduğu bilgisi verilen Firdevsî-i Tavîl’in Firâset-nâme adlı eserine ait elde bulunan tek nüshası konumundaki Ankara Milli Kütüphane Yazmalar Koleksiyonu 06 Mil Yz A 5151 numarada kayıtlı nüshanın damarlar ve kan alma ile ilgili on dördüncü bölümü Osmanlı Türkçesi metinden günümüz Türkçesine çevrilerek bulgular kısmında sunulmuş ve ilgili literatür eşliğinde tartışılmıştır.
Bulgular: İnsan damarları ve damardan kan alma hakkında verilen bilgiler Firâset-nâme’nin “Bâb-ı Çârdehom” adlı on dördüncü bölümde yer alan “Der-Beyân-ı ʿUrûk-ı Âdemî Şerh Kerden-i Lokmân Hekîm” başlığı altında bulunmaktadır.
Sonuç: Firdevsî-i Tavîl tarafından tahminen 1499-1501 tarihleri arasında yazılmış ve II. Bâyezîd döneminde sadrazam Mesîh Paşa (ö. 906/1501)’ya sunulmuş olan Firâset-nâme adlı eser türünün Osmanlı döneminde telif edilen en eski eserlerinden biri olması ve çalışmada ele alınan ilgili bölümde Lokman Hekim’in ağzından tıp, damarlar, kan alma ile ilgili bilgiler vermesi açısından kayda değerdir.
MAXWELL'S ARTFUL ENTANGLEMENT OF OPTICS AND ELECTROMAGNETISM AND THE INCOMMENSURABILITY TENET
Authors: M.Nugayev Rinat , Nugayev Rinat M
Published: April 2024

It is contended that one of the promising directions for brooding over the problem of incommensurability of paradigms, coined by T. Kuhn and P. Feyerabend, can be associated with the trend of advancement of neo-Kantian epistemology, embodied by the writings of Ernst Cassirer. According to Cassirer, the statements fixing connections and relationships between mathematical ideal constructs form a ’neutral language’ that can serve as a firm ground for comparing the ’old’ and ’new’ paradigms. A case study of the genesis and functioning of a neutral mathematical language related to the Maxwellian celebrated synthesis of optics and electromagnetism is provided. It is elicited that its basis is constituted by the mathematical language of continuum mechanics. The main function of the neutral language was to project the consequences of all the unified theories onto the mathematical model, ’rewrite’ all known laws in this mathematical language, compare their conclusions with each other to eliminate contradictions and generalize the stuff in a self-consistent system of equations.
Are occupations "bundles of skills"? Identifying latent skill profiles in the labor market using topic modeling
Authors: Labussière Marie , Bol Thijs
Published: April 2024

Occupations are a central unit for understanding inequality in the labor market, yet we know little about why occupations matter. The existing literature often assumes that occupations are distinct bundles of skills, so skills are rarely conceptualized and measured independently of occupations. How does this limit our understanding of wage inequality? In this article, we use a unique dataset of millions of online job postings in the United Kingdom to capture the skill content of work at the job level and analyze its relationship to existing occupational classifications. While previous literature has often defined different skills as uni-dimensional and independent from each other, we propose a skill profile approach to capture the combination of skills that workers need on the job. Using topic modeling on highly detailed job skill requirements, we identify the skill profiles of job postings and analyze the extent to which they affect wages within or across occupational categories. Our results reveal substantial heterogeneity in skill content within occupations, and show that both job-level skills and occupations are key to explaining wage differentials across jobs. These findings challenge the often assumed role of occupations as bundles of skills, and offer new perspectives for analyzing labor market stratification.
Developing ecotourism: International experiences and lessons for Vietnam
Authors: Nam Nguyễn Hoàng
Published: April 2024

Ecotourism is an important component of sustainable tourism. More and more countries consider ecotourism as one of their national socio-economic development goals. In addition to helping preserve ecosystems and biodiversity, ecotourism also contributes to creating jobs and income for people and boosting the local economy. In Vietnam, there are not many policies for ecotourism development, which in the long run leads to fragmentation and lack of uniformity. This research will focus on understanding the role of ecotourism in protecting the environment and local communities. By analyzing secondary data on countries' experiences in developing ecotourism, including: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania), Galapagos National Park (Ecuador), The Toledo Ecotourism Association (Belize), Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park (Laos) and The Kapawi Ecolodge (Ecuador), research results found values that Vietnam can learn their efforts to develop ecotourism. Thereby, providing some management implications for the Government of Vietnam in maintaining and developing sustainable national ecotourism.
Development and validation of the domain-specific climate burden scale
Authors: Weiß Martin , Gutzeit Julian , Hein Grit
Published: April 2024

Climate change is one of, if not the greatest, global challenges of this century, as its consequences can have a wide range of impacts on society, the environment, and the personal lives of many individuals. Consequently, many people experience severe psychological burdens in the form of fears, anxieties, or worries, elicited by one, some, or all these different consequences. Thus, climate change burden can be conceptualized as a domain-specific construct. We conducted a literature review and a qualitative lay survey to develop the Domain-Specific Climate Burden Scale (DCBS), with a generic climate burden domain and six sub-domains (ecology, existence, food supply, future generations, society, and wealth). In the first study, we validated this structure with a bifactor-(S-1) model and refined the scale according to its psychometric properties. In a second study, we showed convergent and discriminant validity with the respective constructs. In a third study, we demonstrated the external validity of the scale by investigating the relation of its sub-domains to fear reactions to real-life news excerpts and willingness to donate to different charity organizations. Each sub-domain showed incremental validity over the generic domain. The scale had adequate psychometric properties and stability over three measurement timepoints in German gender-balanced convenience samples. We thus conclude that the domain-specific conceptualization of climate change burden yields important diagnostic benefits and could provide important insights into the future handling of climate change burden on a political, socio-cultural, and personal level.
Housing and integration of migrants in European Mediterranean countries: A scoping review
Authors: Arranz Ana Muñoz
Published: April 2024

Introduction: It has been stated that housing plays a major role in the process of integration of migrants and refugees into a society, as housing location, accessibility, affordability and habitability among other factors, have direct impact on the ability of inhabitants to seek employment and access education and healthcare. However, there seems to be little literature about the integration outcomes and the improvement of wellbeing after different housing policies and housing solutions have been implemented. This research aims at reviewing the existing literature regarding housing interventions of any kind for migrants in European Mediterranean countries, with a focus on inclusion related outcomes.Methods: A scoping review was performed including different sources of information.Results: The review analysed 26 records -comprising 103 housing projects- with various study designs. The housing interventions were categorised into eight main types: collective accommodation, camps, squats, flatsharing, full apartments in only-migrants buildings, full apartments in mixed population buildings, financial support for housing, and other non-material interventions. Each type of intervention showed different integration outcomes and good practices associated with it, which have been categorised into 13 domains.Conclusions: Measuring integration is complex due to various factors, including the absence of a consensus definition and its multifaceted nature. This review reveals heterogeneous and scant outcome measures and employing Ager and Strang's integration framework facilitates categorisation and understanding. The reviewed good practices often lack supporting evidence, but frequently noted integration facilitators include stable housing and support in employment, education and social relations. Overall, while widely recognised as vital, robust evidence on housing interventions' impact on migrant integration is lacking, calling for further research.
Definitions and symptoms of the post-COVID syndrome: an updated systematic umbrella review
Authors: Gutzeit Julian , Weiß Martin , Nürnberger Carolin , Lemhöfer Christina , Appel Katharina , Pracht Elisabeth , Reese Jens-Peter , Lehmann Clara , Polidori Maria , Hein Grit , Deckert Jürgen
Published: April 2024

Post-COVID syndrome (PCS) describes a persistent complex of symptoms following a COVID-19 episode, lasting at least 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the specific criteria used for its definition. It is often associated with moderate to severe impairments of daily life and represents a major burden for many people worldwide. However, especially during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, therapeutic and diagnostic uncertainties were prominent due to the novelty of the disease and non-specific definitions that overlooked functional deficits and lacked objective assessment. The present work comprehensively examines the status of PCS definitions as depicted in recent reviews and meta-analyses, alongside exploring associated symptoms and functional impairments. We searched the database Pubmed for reviews and meta-analysis evaluating PCS in the period between May 31, 2022, to December 31, 2023. Out of 95 studies, 33 were selected for inclusion in our analyses. Furthermore, we extended upon prior research by systematically recording the symptoms linked with PCS as identified in the studies. We found that fatigue, neurological complaints, and exercise intolerance were the most frequently reported symptoms. In conclusion, over the past eighteen months, there has been a notable increase in quantity and quality of research studies on PCS However, there still remains a clear need for improvement, particularly with regard to the definition of the symptoms necessary for diagnosing this syndrome. Enhancing this aspect will render future research more comparable and precise, thereby advancing and understanding PCS.
Talking Mental Health with Kenyan Youth: Cognitive Interviews on the International Mental Health Assessment
Authors: Furrer Anja , Hofmann Daniel , Thalmayer Amber Gayle
Published: April 2024

This project explored the understanding and interpretation of items from the International Mental Health Assessment (IMHA) among young adults in Kenya, then assessed items of concern with the Africa Long Life Study (ALLS) leadership team, leading to several updates of IMHA items. The IMHA, originally developed and validated in the United States (2015-2018), was adapted for use in Namibia among community adults in three languages (2019) and then for young adults in the longitudinal ALLS in Namibia, Kenya, and South Africa (2022). The goal of the current study was to conduct and analyze cognitive interviews with 18- to 19-year-old Kenyan ALLS participants to assess their understanding and interpretation of the IMHA, the core measure of psychological disorder symptoms used in the ALLS. Cognitive interviews of the IMHA with direct probing questions were conducted in three locations to account for ethno-linguistic diversity within the country. All sessions were audio-recorded with consent and transcribed verbatim for analysis with pseudonyms to protect confidentiality. Content analysis of the transcripts indicated that over half of the items were clearly understood by the participants, but there were some issues with comprehension for others. For example, an item used the term “yell”, but this is little known in Kenya, where “shout” or “scream” are used instead. Preliminary results were shared with the ALLS leadership team to assess generalizability of the concerns to ALLS sites also in Namibia and South Africa. Ultimately, six items were reworded for future administrations in the ALLS. The study specifically helps to improve the IMHA, an instrument freely available for research and educational projects, for future use in African and other global contexts. More broadly, it illustrates the need for cultural adaptation when using Western inventories in global contexts and the importance of taking differences in ‘World Englishes’ into account in psychological research.
Challenges and opportunities of deprescribing for mental health patients in healthcare – A scoping review protocol
Authors: Awaja Samah Issam Al
Published: April 2024

The term ”deprescribing”, refers to the careful and systematic reduction or cessation of medications, for which benefits no longer outweigh risks.
The Real Reasons Energy Psychology Is Proving to Be Durable: Rejoinder to “Acupressure in Psychotherapy as an Unsinkable Rubber Duck, Reply to Feinstein (2023)”
Authors: Feinstein David
Published: April 2024

In a blistering critique of Feinstein (2023) and the practice of energy psychology in general, Boness et al. (in press) address four concerns, asserting that: (1) the rationale for energy psychology is based on premises that are not supported by reliable evidence; (2) the claim that tapping on acupuncture points is an active ingredient in energy psychology is based on insufficient evidence; (3) the quality of efficacy evidence is low; and (4) the approach is not compatible with ethical practice. While acknowledging the validity of several of the commentators’ points, this rejoinder provides evidence that soundly refutes each of these assertions. It concludes that Boness et al. “have provided a scholarly commentary on energy psychology as the field’s evidence base arguably existed a decade ago and represent it as being current while neglecting the compelling efficacy evidence that has been published in the most recent decade.”
How do Generative Language Models Answer Opinion Polls?
Authors: Boelaert Julien , Coavoux Samuel , Ollion Etienne , Petev Ivaylo D. , Präg Patrick
Published: April 2024

Generative AI is increasingly presented as a potential substitute for humans, including as human research subjects in various disciplines. Yet there is no scientific consensus on how closely these in-silico clones could represent their human counterparts. While some defend the use of these “synthetic users,” others point towards the biases in the responses provided by the LLMs. Through an experiment using survey questionnaires, we demonstrate that these latter critics are right to be wary of using generative AI to emulate respondents, but probably not for the right reason. Our results i) confirm that to date, models cannot replace research subjects for opinion or attitudinal research; ii) that they display a strong bias on each question (reaching only a small region of social space); and iii) that this bias varies randomly from one question to the other (reaching a different region every time). Besides the two existing competing theses (“representativity” and “social bias”), we propose a third one, which we call call “machine bias”. We detail this term and explore its consequences, for LLM research but also for studies on social biases.
शाकुन्तल महाकाव्यमा स्वच्छन्दतावाद
Authors: पन्त Pant धर्मानन्द Dharmananda
Published: April 2024

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कक्षाकोठाको सामाजिक शिक्षाको सिकाइमा तीक्ष्ण (क्षमतावान्) विद्यार्थीको व्यवस्थापन : सहभागितामा आधारित कार्यमूलक अनुसन्धान
Authors: पौडेल Poudel हिमा Hima
Published: April 2024

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Umiejętność tworzenia definicji przez uczniów klasy czwartej szkoły podstawowej (na przykładzie pojęcia „superbohater”)
Authors: Trysińska Magdalena
Published: April 2024

Umiejętność definiowania jest niezbędna każdemu użytkownikowi języka i powinna być rozwijana w trakcie edukacji szkolnej. Jednocześnie należy zwrócić uwagę, że umiejętność ta nie jest wskazana explicite w obowiązującej podstawie programowej przedmiotu język polski, zwraca się w niej uwagę jedynie na umiejętność odczytywania definicji i rozróżniania ich typów. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie wyników badania umiejętności językowych uczniów klasy czwartej szkoły podstawowej. Podczas badania uczniowie tworzyli definicje wskazanego w poleceniu słowa „superbohater”. Zebrany materiał posłużył do zrekonstruowania uczniowskiego rozumienia wzorca gatunku, jakim jest definicja. Przedstawiona w artykule analiza ograniczona jest do strukturalnego aspektu wzorca gatunkowego, pomięto aspekty poznawczy, pragmatyczny i stylistyczny. Pokazano schematy definicji oraz ich typy. Z analizy wynika, że uczniowie mają świadomość w zakresie badanego gatunku. Zdecydowana większość badanych potrafiła stworzyć poprawne pod względem strukturalnym definicje. Można w nich wyróżnić człon definiowany (definiendum), człon definiujący (definiens), a także czasami łącznik (copula). Na ogół uczniowie tworzą definicje realne; w zebranym materiale przykładów innych typów definicji, na przykład definicji ostensywnych lub synonimicznych, było niewiele.
„Ojczyzna" Marka Grechuty jako asumpt do rozmowy o wybranych polskich kulturemach i wartościach narodowych na lekcjach języka polskiego
Authors: Gryncewicz Katarzyna , Pawlik Paulina
Published: April 2024

W artykule wskazuje się na potrzebę rozwoju kompetencji kulturowej uczniów z doświadczeniem migracyjnym, wpływającej na ich codzienne funkcjonowanie w przestrzeni polskiej szkoły. Rozważania prowadzone są wokół kulturemów wyróżnionych przez autorki w piosence Ojczyzna Marka Grechuty. Ujęcie teoretyczne uzupełnia propozycja lekcji, w której analiza poezji śpiewanej i wybranych fragmentów znanych polskich dzieł stają się początkiem dyskusji na temat odmiennego sposobu konceptualizacji kulturemu ojczyzna przez uczniów w klasie wielokulturowej. Lekcja, prowadzona z wykorzystaniem metod edukacji włączającej, ma na celu kształtowanie tolerancyjnej i empatycznej postawy uczniów wobec reprezentantów innych krajów.
The role of etephone and 1 methylcyclopropene in the development of wheat plants resistance to the greenbug aphid Schizaphis graminum
Authors: Rumyantsev S.D. , Alekseev V.Yu. , Veselova S.V. , Maksimov I.V.
Published: April 2024

The greenbug aphid Schizaphis graminum causes significant damage to wheat crops, so increasing plant resistance against aphids is one of the primary tasks. It has been shown that colonization by aphids to trigger both jasmonate/ethylene- and salicylate-dependent defense responses in plants. Ethylene is produced when insects attack. It has been suggested that ethylene plays an important role in inducing resistance against pests, but the mechanism of action of ethylene is not fully understood. In this work, the role of ethylene in the induction of hormonal signaling pathways in wheat plants during the development of resistance against the greenbug aphid S. graminum was revealed by treating plants with the ethylene receptor inhibitor 1-MCP (1-methylcyclopropene) or an ethylene precursor (ethephon - ET). Analysis of the transcriptional activity of the genes of the hormonal signaling pathways ethylene, salicylic acid (SA), jasmonic acid (JA), cytokinins (CK) and abscisic acid (ABA) showed that treatment of plants with ET activated the genes SA-, JA-, ABA- and ethylene- signaling pathways (TaEIN3, TaERF1, TaWRKY53b, TaPR3, TaPR1, TaWRKY13, TaPR6, TaABI5, TaABAI and TaNCED).The study of the endogenous level of phytohormones using enzyme immunoassay showed that treatment of plants with ET induced the accumulation of ABA and indolylacetic acid (IAA), but not the content of CK after the plants were colonized by aphids. Thus, the positive effect of ethylene on the resistance of wheat plants against the greenbug aphid was proven through the synergistic effect of ethylene with SA and JA and the positive or negative regulation of the activity of the components of these signaling pathways by the phytohormones CK, ABA and IAA.
Awareness of Right to Education Act 2009 among the Tribal Parents: A Study on Dakshin Dinajpur District
Authors: Sengupta Mahua , Barman Pranab
Published: April 2024

The study aims to assess the awareness of the Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009 among parents in the community of tribal of Dakshin Dinajpur District. While the RTE Act empowers Indian students to access education despite various obstacles, its effectiveness relies on proper implementation, which hinges on increasing awareness. The researcher sampled 60 parents of primary school students from the tribal community in Dakshin Dinajpur District using a Descriptive Survey Method. The primary objective was to evaluate the level of awareness existing among the tribal parents regarding the RTE Act 2009. No noteworthy transformation in awareness-level between both male as well as female parents was revealed in the analysis. Additionally, there was no notable contrast in mean-scores between parents with educational qualifications up to Class VIII and those with qualifications above Class VIII regarding awareness of the RTE Act 2009.
Analysis of the representation of women's struggles for empowerment in the literature of Maitreyi Pushpa
Authors: Punam  , Sharma Rajesh Kumar , Sharma Shivani
Published: April 2024

Maitreyi Pushpa's literary works deeply depict the experiences, struggles and aspirations of women in the socio-cultural landscape of India. The objective of this research paper is to critically analyze how Maitreyi Pushpa represents the struggle for women's empowerment through her literary works. It highlights the nuanced portrayal of female characters in Maitreyi Pushpa's writings, exploring the multifaceted dimensions of their fight against patriarchy, social norms and institutional oppression. Based on feminist literary theory and post-colonial perspectives, the analysis examines how Maitreyi Pushpa's narratives reflect the realities of Indian women, particularly those from marginalized communities, who face gender inequality, discrimination and subordination. grapples with issues of. The representation of women's organization and resistance in Maitreyi Pushpa's works is central to the examination. Through vivid characterization and compelling storytelling, Maitreyi Pushpa highlights the courage, resilience and determination of her female characters as they overcome societal barriers and confront oppressive structures. These characters emerge as symbols of defiance and empowerment, inspiring readers to question existing power structures and advocate for gender justice.
 
Abstract in Hindi Language: मैत्रेयी पुष्पा की साहित्यिक कृतियाँ भारत के सामाजिक-सांस्कृतिक परिदृश्य में महिलाओं के अनुभवों, संघर्षों और आकांक्षाओं का गहन चित्रण करती हैं। इस शोध पत्र का उद्देश्य आलोचनात्मक विश्लेषण करना है कि मैत्रेयी पुष्पा अपनी साहित्यिक रचनाओं के माध्यम से महिलाओं के सशक्तिकरण संघर्ष का प्रतिनिधित्व कैसे करती हैं। यह मैत्रेयी पुष्पा के लेखन में महिला पात्रों के सूक्ष्म चित्रण पर प्रकाश डालता है, पितृसत्ता, सामाजिक मानदंडों और संस्थागत उत्पीड़न के खिलाफ उनकी लड़ाई के बहुमुखी आयामों की खोज करता है। नारीवादी साहित्यिक सिद्धांत और उत्तर-औपनिवेशिक दृष्टिकोण पर आधारित, विश्लेषण इस बात की जांच करता है कि कैसे मैत्रेयी पुष्पा की कथाएं भारतीय महिलाओं की वास्तविकताओं को प्रतिबिंबित करती हैं, विशेष रूप से हाशिए पर रहने वाले समुदायों से, जो लैंगिक असमानता, भेदभाव और अधीनता के मुद्दों से जूझती हैं।  मैत्रेयी पुष्पा के कार्यों में महिला संगठन और प्रतिरोध का प्रतिनिधित्व ही परीक्षा का केंद्र है। ज्वलंत चरित्र-चित्रण और सम्मोहक कहानी कहने के माध्यम से, मैत्रेयी पुष्पा अपनी महिला पात्रों के साहस, लचीलेपन और दृढ़ संकल्प को उजागर करती है क्योंकि वे सामाजिक बाधाओं से गुजरती हैं और दमनकारी संरचनाओं का सामना करती हैं। ये पात्र अवज्ञा और सशक्तिकरण के प्रतीक के रूप में उभरते हैं, जो पाठकों को मौजूदा सत्ता संरचनाओं पर सवाल उठाने और लैंगिक न्याय की वकालत करने के लिए प्रेरित करते हैं।
Keywords: साहित्यिक सिद्धांत, महिला सशक्तिकरण, नारीवादी साहित्य, सामाजिक बाधा, प्रतिनिधित्व, लैंगिक संघर्ष, भारतीय समाज।
Sistem Informasi Penjualan Online Berbasis Web Pada Toko Citra Parfum
Authors: Yunianto Imam , Mutoffar Muhamad Malik , Pratama Syadam
Published: April 2024

This research aims to develop an online sales system (e-commerce) for Citra Parfum store in Tambun Selatan, Bekasi Regency. The store faces challenges in achieving sales targets and low customer numbers due to limited promotion through conventional channels and its hidden location within a residential area. The research utilizes the method of information system development, utilizing Visual Studio Code as a medium for creating the e-commerce website. The developed system includes the display of perfume products along with relevant information, a shopping cart, the checkout process, and online payment. This study proposes the implementation of a web-based e-commerce for Citra Parfum store. With the online sales system, it is expected that the number of sales transactions will increase, the marketing reach will expand, and buyers will be able to transact more easily. The research results are also expected to provide practical benefits to the management of Citra Parfum in improving customer satisfaction through the implementation of the online sales system.
KONTRIBUSI LITERASI DIGITAL DAN INTERAKSI BELAJAR ANTAR SISWA TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN MEMECAHKAN MASALAH PEMBELAJARAN IPAS
Authors: Nurjanah Dewi , Hadi Syamsul , Sobri Ahmad Yusuf
Published: April 2024

The improvement of skills relevant to the 21st century focuses on students' ability to explore the surrounding environment. For this it is necessary to train students' problem-solving skills from the natural environment as well as human behavior in public life that require contributions in their achievements. The aim of the study was to determine the contribution of digital literacy and learning interaction between students to IPAS (IPA and IPS) problem-solving skills of 4th grade primary school students in Waru Sidoarjo District. The research uses a quantitative approach of survey methods. The primary data used was obtained directly from the field. Data source 181 respondents across five sampled schools after reduction. The result was that both free variables contributed positively and significantly to the IPAS problem-solving skills of grade IV elementary students. The standard values of the coefficients in each variable showed different values, namely digital literacy of 0.187, while the learning interaction between students was 0.177. The results showed that the digital literacy variable was the more dominant variable
STAGING CITIZENSHIP
Authors: Szeman Ioana
Published: April 2024

Based on over a decade of fieldwork conducted with urban Roma, Staging Citizenship offers a powerful new perspective on one of the European Union’s most marginal and disenfranchised communities. Focusing on “performance” broadly conceived, it follows members of a squatter’s settlement in Transylvania as they navigate precarious circumstances in a postsocialist state. Through accounts of music and dance performances, media representations, activism, and interactions with both non-governmental organizations and state agencies, author Ioana Szeman grounds broad themes of political economy, citizenship, resistance, and neoliberalism in her subjects’ remarkably varied lives and experiences.