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Strategies to implement lean maintenance concept for high-rise commercial buildings in Sri Lanka
Authors:   Eutech Cybernetic, Sri Lanka, Arasakulasooriya K.K. , Sridarran P. ,   Department of Facilities Management, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Sivanuja T. ,   Department of Facilities Management, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: August 2023

Maintenance management (MM) is an important function in managing high-rise commercial buildings. In comparison to low-rise and mid-rise structures, commercial high-rise buildings have severe maintenance management deficiencies. According to prior studies, implementing lean in maintenance is a well-known and effective strategy to improve maintenance efficiency. Thus, this study aimed to identify strategies to implement the lean maintenance concept for high-rise commercial buildings in Sri Lanka. Due to the lack of literature on building maintenance in the context of Sri Lanka, a pilot survey was carried out to establish the research problem of the study. Consequently, a comprehensive literature synthesis was conducted revealing building maintenance, lean and lean maintenance. Further, the applicability of lean maintenance in the global context of building maintenance had been reviewed. Consequently, under qualitative research methodology, a case study strategy was adopted. The findings of the study identified the experts ‘perception of lean principles in building maintenance and challenges in implementing lean maintenance in commercial high-rise buildings in Sri Lanka from the selected cases. Lack of knowledge about lean, ineffective tactics, and the absence of standards, regulations, and policies are some of the major challenges to lean adoption in Sri Lanka. Then, experts who have extensive experience in both lean and maintenance were interviewed to identify strategies to address the identified challenges in commercial high-rise buildings in Sri Lanka.
Synergy between blockchain and circular economy in improving construction waste management: a literature review
Authors:   Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Jayarathna H.S.N.M. , Perera B.A.K.S. ,   Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Atapattu A.M.D.S. ,   Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Rodrigo M.N.N. ,   School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Adelaide, Australia
Published: August 2023

The inverse relationship between the development of the construction sector and the preservation of the ecosphere is highly manifested by the excessive waste products resulting from the construction processes that are irrepressible by the existing waste management practices. Research has been conducted on utilising smart technologies such as blockchain technology and modern concepts such as the circular economy (CE) in enlightening waste management practices. Yet, the applicability of intervening the synergy of the two concepts of “blockchain-circular economy” is not adequately addressed in the existing literature from the perspective of effective construction waste management. Therefore, this study aimed at identifying the applicability of blockchain technology and circular economy in enhancing the effectiveness of construction waste management. Accordingly, a comprehensive literature review was conducted on the existing research on the enablers, barriers and strategies for the integration of the blockchain-circular economy, blockchain-waste management, and circular economy-waste management. The collected data were analysed using content analysis. The findings suggested that enablers such as supportive legislations and sustainability increments, barriers such as risks and lack of knowledge, and strategies such as introducing regulatory standards and adaption to technologies are common for the integration of the concepts. Accordingly, this study reveals the potential of assessing the practicability of integrating blockchain, circular economy and waste management in a common platform to establish resource optimisation in the construction sector
Utilising smart visitor management system to enhance sustainable practices in high-rise buildings in Sri Lanka
Authors: Chandani G.G.N. , Asmone A.S. ,   Department of Building Economics University of Moratuwa
Published: August 2023

With the growing importance of sustainability and environmental conservation, effectively managing visitor flows in high-rise buildings poses unique challenges and opportunities. Smart visitor management systems (SVMSs) offer innovative solutions to optimise resource allocation, minimise waste generation, and promote eco-friendly practices in this context. Through an in-depth analysis of relevant data, case studies, and expert perspectives, this study investigates the implementation and potential benefits of smart visitor management systems (SVMSs) in high-rise buildings, with a specific emphasis on sustainability. The findings reveal that the adoption of these systems can lead to significant positive impacts, including improved energy efficiency through intelligent lighting and HVAC controls, reduced carbon emissions by streamlining transportation and parking, enhanced waste management through digital registrations and real-time monitoring, and improved visitor experiences through streamlined check-ins and personalised services. Moreover, the integration of smart visitor management systems (SVMSs) enables high-rise buildings to achieve sustainability certifications and contribute to the overall environmental goals of Sri Lanka. The article also addresses the potential challenges and considerations associated with implementing these systems, such as data security and privacy concerns, initial investment costs, and the need for stakeholder collaboration. The insights derived from this study provide valuable guidance for building owners, facility managers, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in sustainable practices in high-rise buildings in Sri Lanka and similar contexts.
The Art of Self-Leadership during times of unprecedented Global Change
Authors: Ngcetane-Vika Thelela , Mdhluli MA
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Self-leadership has become as important as leading others, and subsequently, it has added an interesting dimension to the study of leadership. Scholars and practitioners alike have studied self-mastery, especially those concerned with human behavior and leadership. There is evidence that the ability to lead oneself ought to take precedence over leading others. It is against that background that this study, therefore, examines the art of self-leadership during times of unprecedented global change, where uncertainty abounds. Leadership theories posit that several factors and circumstances influence great leaders. Accordingly, both the conceptual and theoretical frameworks argue that the most critical tool in the exercise of leadership is the leader. Interestingly, empirical evidence reveals that leaders have enormous power to shape and redirect the course of history, and that begins with their ability to lead themselves first, then others.Methods: The study has employed a qualitative and exploratory approach using non-intrusive case studies. The data has been analyzed through an intepretivist lens. In addition, the paper applied phenomenology to get a better understanding of Self-leadership as a construct. Pursuantly, the paper interpreted experiences and meaning of the phenomenon. Lastly, the study also employed thematic analysis. Findings and Conclusion: The study, therefore, seeks to contribute to the broader understanding of the concept of self-leadership and as a developing framework. In addition, we found that self-leadership could be an effective complimentary framework to the other well-developed leadership theories. Thus, its findings could provide relevant insights into the art of self-leadership and may inspire future research. The results could equip leaders and individuals to better use the power within to transform themselves and societies.
Support Vector Classifiers in scikit-learn: Mathematical Detail, Part II
Authors: Prentice Justin S.C.
Published: August 2023

We present mathematical detail pertaining to the theory of soft-margin support vector classifiers, designated C-SVC, as used in scikit-learn. We discuss the character of C-SVC, particularly with regard to the penalty term. We construct the primal problem and, thereafter, derive the dual problem. We introduce the notion of nonlinear classifiers and describe the so-called kernel trick. Additionally, we show how the primal problem can be derived from the dual problem. The paper is the second in a series and is intended to be educational in nature.Tunawasilisha maelezo ya hisabati yanayohusiana na nadharia ya viainishaji vya vekta vya usaidizi wa ukingo laini, iliyoteuliwa C-SVC, kama inavyotumiwa katika kujifunza kwa scikit. Tunajadili tabia ya C-SVC, hasa kuhusu muda wa adhabu. Tunaunda shida ya msingi na, baada ya hapo, tunapata shida mbili. Tunatanguliza wazo la viainishaji visivyo vya mstari na kuelezea kinachojulikana kama hila ya kernel. Zaidi ya hayo, tunaonyesha jinsi shida ya msingi inaweza kupatikana kutoka kwa shida mbili. Karatasi ni ya pili katika mfululizo na inakusudiwa kuwa ya elimu kwa asili.(The translation into Swahili was provided by Google Translate).
Curso sobre Metodologias Ativas com Enfoque na Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas utilizando a Contextualização Regional
Authors: Santos Karolina Ribeiro dos , Costa Danielle Rodrigues Monteiro da
Published: August 2023

Este Produto Educacional foi elaborado no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação e Ensino de Ciências na Amazônia da Universidade do Estado do Pará (PPGEECA/UEPA). Ele consiste em um roteiro de processo formativo em formato de curso produzido e realizado em uma escola pública do Pará pensado nas dificuldades descritas pelos professores de Ciências Naturais do Ensino Médio encontradas na aplicação da Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas (ABP) e em outras Metodologias Ativas (MA), que considerem o contexto amazônico e realidade presenciada pela comunidade escolar. Assim, pensando na sua replicabilidade, é indicado que este processo formativo seja integralmente construído em parceria com os professores participantes como forma de potencializar suas práticas e torná-los ativos na construção das aprendizagens durante as atividades propostas. No curso, os docentes recebem informações complementares aos seus conhecimentos sobre MA, ABP, conceitos sobre professor Pesquisador e Reflexivo, a importância da Contextualização Regional no ensino e em suas práticas pedagógicas em sala de aula e materiais didáticos, além de compreenderem na prática a aplicação da metodologia ABP de modo interativo e participativo e compreenderem a importância no desenvolvimento de habilidades que possam incentivá-los na replicabilidade da proposta a seus colegas de trabalho. Neste roteiro estão descritas todas as etapas adaptadas de aplicação e avaliação da ABP de Ribeiro (2008), que pode considerar, através de uma adaptação, a realidade da escola que você atua. É importante pensar em todos os momentos de aplicação, na inserção dos professores e alunos à realidade amazônica, já que muitos materiais didáticos se distanciam do contexto vivenciado principalmente em Regiões do Norte e Nordeste do País
Meio Ambiente e Sustentabilidade
Authors: Pontes Altem Nascimento , Silva Jaqueline Maria Soares da , Pinheiro Ana Manoela Piedade
Published: August 2023

O livro “Meio Ambiente e Sustentabilidade” surgiu da necessidade de promover a divulgação científica e a socialização de saberes cujas temáticas estão relacionadas com o cotidiano dos povos e das comunidades da Amazônia paraense. A região amazônica vem passando por inúmeras transformações que têm afetado seus ecossistemas, gerando impactos sociais, econômicos e ambientais. A exploração desenfreada dos recursos da natureza para exportação de matéria-prima tem como consequência a incerteza das gerações futuras de disporem desses recursos. Esse livro tem importância singular, pois retrata a dinâmica da Amazônia no espaço e no tempo, em temas que envolvem a educação, a saúde, a fauna, a flora, a agricultura, a energia, os recursos hídricos, os resíduos, a logística reversa, a gestão, a governança, entre outros. Além disso, esta obra remete o leitor a compreender como essas áreas de interesse se inter-relacionam e se complementam, objetivando ampliar a compreensão dos processos antrópicos e dos seus drivers que afetam os ambientes amazônicos.
Exploring the landscape of STEM education and personnel training: a comprehensive systematic review
Authors: Mintii Mykhailo M.
Published: August 2023

This article focuses on the generalization of foreign experiences in implementing STEM education and places particular emphasis on the areas of professional training for future teachers of STEM disciplines. By conducting bibliometric analyses of sources from Scopus (93 sources) and Web of Science (42 sources) scientometric databases, four clusters were identified using VOSviewer: 1) STEM education and training; 2) teacher training and primary education; 3) surveys on STEM education; and 4) e-learning and computational thinking in the training of future teachers of STEM disciplines. The research results demonstrate the importance and relevance of STEM education in various fields, and the leading role of the cluster "STEM education and training" has been determined based on the number and strength of links within the network of keyword links of sources on professional training of future STEM teachers. The discussion of the research findings highlights views on the prospects for STEM development in different countries. It is determined that: a) the professional training and social status of teachers are strategically important links in STEM education; b) teachers of "traditional" STEM disciplines (mathematics and natural sciences) require an increased level of knowledge in the field of information technology, particularly through the integration of programming as a component of STEM education; and c) social virtual reality platforms, hyperrealistic modeling, virtual laboratories, educational robotics, augmented, and mixed reality technologies are recommended to increase the motivation of pupils and students to study STEM disciplines.
ДОЦІЛЬНІСТЬ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ЕНЕРГОЕФЕКТИВНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ ТА ВІДНОВЛЮВАЛЬНИХ ДЖЕРЕЛ ЕНЕРГІЇ
Authors: ЧЕРЕП Олександр , ОСМАКОВСЬКА Ксенія , ЛИЩЕНКО Олена
Published: August 2023

Стаття присвячена дослідженню актуальності проблеми енергетичного розвитку, а саме доцільності використання енергоефективних технологій та відновлювальних джерел енергії (ВДЕ). Зважаючи на зростання світового споживання енергії, нестабільність нафтового ринку та загрозу зміни клімату, пошук нових шляхів отримання енергії стає надзвичайно важливим завданням. Використання енергоефективних технологій та відновлювальних джерел енергії може значно сприяти зменшенню викидів парникових газів, поліпшенню екологічної ситуації та створенню стійкої енергетичної системи.

Розглянуто переваги використання енергоефективних технологій та відновлювальних джерел енергії, а також нормативні акти про Комплексну державну програму енергозбереження України. Виявлено, що впровадження цих технологій може привести до значних економічних переваг, зокрема зменшення витрат на енергію та залежності від імпорту енергоносіїв. Підкреслено необхідність створення стимулюючих механізмів, таких як податкові пільги та пріоритети в розподілі ресурсів, що сприятимуть переходу до енергоефективної і сталої енергетики.

Загалом, стаття демонструє, що використання енергоефективних технологій та ВДЕ є необхідним кроком для забезпечення енергетичної стійкості, зменшення залежності від викопних палив, зменшення викидів парникових газів та покращення якості навколишнього середовища. Результати дослідження підтверджують, що енергоефективні технології та ВДЕ мають великий потенціал у сфері енергетики та можуть сприяти досягненню енергетичної ефективності та сталого розвитку. Враховуючи зростаючу необхідність у збереженні енергії та зменшенні впливу на навколишнє середовище, стаття підкреслює важливість подальшого дослідження та впровадження енергоефективних технологій та ВДЕ для створення екологічно стійкого та ефективного енергетичного сектору.
Hacia una epistemología del saber pedagógico y de la práctica pedagógica en la formación docente
Authors: Valverde Riascos Oscar Olmedo
Published: August 2023

Los cambios acelerados de la sociedad y la economía contemporánea, los avances de la ciencia y de la tecnología tienen efectos en la innovación y cambio de las instituciones de educación superior, las cuales promueven una mejor calidad en la formación docente y en la investigación educativa y pedagógica. La innovación y el cambio educativo exigen a la educación superior reflexiones acerca de la formación docente, el saber pedagógico y la práctica pedagógica, abriendo un diálogo entre los saberes y los agentes educativos, en el marco de la dinámica socio-cultural, y de las posibilidades y limitaciones de la ciencia y tecnología, para la formación integral de personas y el desarrollo de las regiones y del país. Desde este escenario, el rol que desempeña la educación y la pedagogía en sus diferentes niveles de formación hace que se repiense y se replantee desde sus formas de comunicación, de su mediación, de sujetos intervinientes de prácticas y discursos, que se involucran hacia adentro y hacia fuera del contexto de la escuela y su relación con el territorio. Es así como, en el Doctorado en Pedagogía, se concibe, desde la concepción y propósito misional de la Universidad Mariana, al maestro como un sujeto de saber pedagógico y de práctica que se repiensa en su práctica pedagógica discursiva, en su práctica pedagógica institucional y en su práctica pedagógica de estrategias de enseñanza, aprendizaje y evaluación desde una espiritualidad mariana franciscana, permitiendo vínculos con los maestros a nivel nacional e internacional.
Práctica pedagógica inclusiva: el saber pedagógico en la diversidad funcional desde la educación inclusiva
Authors: Izquierdo García Cruz Stella
Published: August 2023

La pedagogía ha recorrido un largo trasegar en su configuración epistémica, desde las nociones que la definen etimológicamente (derivada del griego “paidos”: niño, “gogía”: conducción), hasta las distintas tradiciones, como la Francófona en la cual la pedagogía se constituye como parte de las ciencias de la educación; en la tradición Alemana, la pedagogía se centra en la formación; en la tradición angloamericana, la pedagogía se direcciona en torno al currículo y al aprendizaje; y en Latinoamérica, la pedagogía se concibe desde una perspectiva crítica (por ejemplo, la pedagogía de la liberación). Es importante resaltar que, la pedagogía se ha enmarcado en al menos cinco tendencias diferenciadas entre sí, la pedagogía como ciencia de la educación; como el arte de enseñar (didáctica); la pedagogía como reflexión sobre la educación; como un conjunto de ciencias de la educación, y como saber pedagógico. Teniendo en cuenta lo anterior, se concibe la pedagogía como un concepto polisémico, con variadas connotaciones y en continúa construcción (Zuluaga et al., 2003).
DEVELOPMENT OF A GUIDEBOOK FOR BASED CHEMISTRY PRACTICES GREEN CHEMISTRY IN REACTION RATE MATERIALS
Authors: Harahap Siti Rahma Dani , Sutiani Ani
Published: August 2023

Practical activities are an important part of chemistry education. The chemistry practicum faced a variety of issues, including a lack of school facilities for performing the practicum and improperly managed chemical waste. As a reason, the research aims to develop and validate the feasibility of a green chemistry-based laboratory manual, as well as to assess how students and teachers respond to the final product. Research and Development (R&D) using the ADDIE model was employed as the research methodology. The reaction rate is the subject of this study. The laboratory manual developed is very feasible to implement in chemistry learning, according to the results of the analyzed data. Media expert lecturers provide an average score of 90 percent (very feasible) and material expert lecturers provide a score of 93,9 percent (very feasible). Students and teachers responded enthusiastically to the developed laboratory manual, with an average student reaction of 85 percent (very good) and a teacher response of 93,4 percent (very good).
THE USE OF HYDROCARBON KIT TEACHING AIDS FROM USED MATERIALS IN TGT LEARNING TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES AND MOTIVATION AT RURAL SCHOOL
Authors: Ramajura Minarni , Mustapa Kasmudin , Magfirah Magfirah
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of teaching aids hydrocarbon materials from used goods in learning with the TGT model to improve learning outcomes and student motivation at rural school. The research design used was a quasi-experimental design with a two-group posttest-only design. The research sample is 40 high school students in SMAN 9 Palu suburbs. Hydrocarbon teaching aids are in the form of KIT puzzles and molimod.. Hydrocarbon teaching aids have been validated by media experts and material experts and got very feasible result (91.5%). The research instrument used in this study was a test of hydrocarbon material and a learning motivation questionnaire. Data on learning outcomes and motivation were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics independent sample t-test. The results showed that the use of teaching aids for hydrocarbon materials from used goods in learning with the TGT model was effective in improving student learning outcomes because there were differences in learning outcomes tcount (2.46) > ttable (2.02) and the experimental group learning outcomes were higher than the control class. There are differences in learning motivation tcount (3.17) > ttable (2.02), but the difference in motivation is very small so that the learning motivation in the experimental group and the control class is almost the same
DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDED INQUIRY LEARNING MODULES ON BIOTECHNOLOGY MATERIALS
Authors: Rahayu Wahyuni , Siregar Tiurlina
Published: August 2023

This study aims to feasibility of science modules on guided inquiry-based biotechnology materials and improve learning outcomes using modules. The sample in this study were students in class IX F at SMP Negeri 2 Manokwari with a total of 36 students. Research results show that: 1). The feasibility of the module from the material expert validator was 86% in the very good category, the teacher's response was 82% in the very good category, and the results of small-scale trials were 87% in the very good category. 2) The average percentage of student learning activeness is 84% with a very active category in guided inquiry-based biotechnology material. 3) Increasing learning outcomes with an average n-Gain test of 0.49 in the medium category
ANALYSIS OF THE ABILITY OF NANO ETHANOL EXTRACT OF CORIANDER (Coriandrum sativum L.) SEEDS TO REDUCE BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS IN HYPERGLYCEMIC WISTAR RATS
Authors: Wahjuni Sri , Parwata I M.O. Adi , Putra A.A. Bawa , Lahaya Mustika
Published: August 2023

Nano ethanol extract of coriander seeds is proven to increase the activity of active compounds in the body. This research was conducted to see the ability of coriander seed ethanol extract to reduce glucose levels in hyperglycemic rats compared to coriander seed extract without nano. The size of the nano coriander seed extract after being characterized by the Particle Size Analyzer (PSA) was 182.4 nm and the zeta potential value was -1.5 mV. The activity test results showed the ability of the coriander seed ethanol extract to be more effective in lowering blood glucose levels compared to the coriander seed extract without nano. Identification of compounds thought to be effective as hypoglycemics using Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), identified 7 compounds namely phenylalanine, indole, apigenin, 4-methoxybenzaldehyde, 2,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde, 2-flouren-9-ylidenemethyl-pyridine , and 5-pentyl-1,3-benzenediol, which are suspected to be active as hypoglycemics are phenylalanine, indole, apigenin, and 2,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde. The ethanol extract of coriander seeds in nanoparticle preparations is more effective in reducing blood glucose levels than the ethanol extract of coriander seeds without nano preparations
Chemical composition and effective compounds of dates and their use in a snack to give energy to athletes
Authors: Hadi Sara Thamer , Shaban Doaa Muthanna , Morgab Mohammed Abd Hemed , Jasim Safa Mohammed
Published: August 2023

Background: Dates are recognized as a rich source of nutrients, so they are considered a complementary food element positioning them as functional food for athletes. Energy balls are nutritious snack foods that people, individuals and athletes enjoy. They are a source of natural sugars, fibers and proteins that are nutritionally balanced. Food supplements consist of protein, fats, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates. Objective:Enrichment some food products, especially energy-rich balls for athletes that made from dates as a main component for it. Materials and Methods: Date fruits from five cultivars (Dekel Nour, Barhi, zahdi, khlas, sukari) were collected from the orchards of Baghdad Governorate. The fruits were cleaned and dried in an oven at a temperature of 45 ° C until dryn, then the fruits were ground by means of a grinder. The ground forms were kept in sealed glass containers at a laboratory temperature of 20-25 °C until use.Results: Variability in contents was observed across the different cultivars, with the highest percentage of total sugars, amounting to 86.70%, being recorded in Barhi dates.  Conversely, the lowest sugar percentage was found in date meat, measuring at 69.20%. The fruits recorded the highest moisture percentage with a value of 30.01%. The mineral composition showed that P was the predominant mineral, followed in descending order by Mg, Ca, and proteins. The protein content ranged from 2.14 to 3.20%, while crude fat ranged from (0.15 - 0.44) %. Moisture content in date varieties with early ripening time was between low and high values of 10% to 30%. The comprehensive nutritional profile encompassed minerals and numerous vitamins, most notably B vitamins. Carbohydrates constitute 70% of the date’s composition, including fructose and glucose. Additionally, dates are rich in calcium, magnesium, selenium, copper, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, sulfur, cobalt, fluorine, and manganese. Lately, interest in dates has increased because of their health importance, catalyzing the development of food products.Keywords: Dates, active substances, chemical compounds, functional foods, oat, nuts
The Effect of Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation on Career Development: The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Leadership
Authors: Sadeghi Garjan Fatemeh , Rakhshani Javid
Published: August 2023

Organizations need to employ strategies to maintain and improve valuable resources and use human competencies effectively to achieve development in the current unstable and Knowledge-based environment. One of these strategies is planning and organizing the career path. As a powerful arm of a government, regarding support and food security services, the career development of employees in the Ministry of Agriculture is one of the most important management tasks that creates added value. The present study examines the effect of entrepreneurial organizational leadership and individual entrepreneurial orientation on career development and investigates the mediating role of entrepreneurial leadership. For this purpose, data were collected from 235 employees of the Ministry of Agriculture who were selected randomly through a questionnaire. The results showed that individual entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial organizational leadership had a positive and significant effect on career development, and entrepreneurial leadership significantly mediated the effect of individual entrepreneurial orientation on career development.
Procedura odebrania dziecka na podstawie przepisów ustawy o przeciwdziałaniu przemocy w rodzinie. Problemy praktyczne i postulaty de lege ferenda
Authors: Piskozub Piotr
Published: August 2023

Niniejszy artykuł poświęcony jest problematyce odebrania dziecka w sytuacji bezpośredniego zagrożenia jego zdrowia lub życia. W artykule omówiony został przebieg samej procedury, a także obowiązki poszczególnych jej uczestników. Istotne znaczenie ma także wskazanie czynności, jakie podejmowane są po odebraniu dziecka, czyli przede wszystkim określenie miejsca, gdzie dziecko powinno być umieszczone. Opisane zostały także najważniejsze problemy oraz wątpliwości praktyczne związane z zastosowaniem tytułowej problematyki. Mając także na uwadze niejasność i nieprecyzyjność obowiązujących regulacji, w konkluzjach przedstawione zostały główne postulaty związane z ewentualnym kierunkiem zmian w zakresie przepisów normujących kwestie odebrania dziecka.
Prawnokarna ochrona symboli państwowych
Authors: Zgoliński Igot
Published: August 2023

Niniejsze opracowanie odnosi się do zagadnień związanych z genezą i ewolucją prawnokarnych przepisów służących ochronie symboli państwowych, a także obecnego stanu prawnego w tym zakresie. Punktem wyjścia jest tu ustawa z dnia 1 sierpnia 1919 r. o godłach i barwach Rzeczypospolitej. W dalszej kolejności eksploracji poddane zostały wszystkie kolejne polskie akty normatywne, w których zawarto stosowne przepisy prawa karnego, przy uwzględnieniu regulacji konstytucyjnoprawnych i aktów prawa administracyjnego. Zwieńczeniem pracy są wnioski końcowe, które systematyzują omawianą problematykę, ukazują mankamenty w aktualnej konstrukcji norm prawnych i wynikające z nich wątpliwości interpretacyjne.
Terrorist Suicide as a Tactical Method of Asymmetric Warfare
Authors: Kuć Małgorzata
Published: August 2023

The article describes the problem of terrorist suicide as a method of asymmetric warfare. It explains the definitions of terrorism, suicide and asymmetric warfare within the issue. Suicide is presented as a specific engagement method of terrorist organisations in the context of asymmetric warfare. Suicide terrorism is presented as part of the criminal’s terrorist career. Terrorist suicide is a characteristic of the so-called “New Terrorism” and a type of altruistic suicide.
Ochrona wartości chrześcijańskich w opiece nad dzieckiem
Authors: Maciejewski Ryszard , Sak Jarosław
Published: August 2023

Autorzy analizują historyczne i społeczne zjawiska instrumentalizacji i degradacji podmiotowości dziecka. W świetle ustaleń wstępnych wskazują na konieczność społecznej i kulturowej weryfikacji wartości, na których fundowane są relacje z dziećmi. Poddając refleksji znaczenie wartości chrześcijańskich w opiece nad dzieckiem wskazują na funkcję rodziny w kształtowaniu macierzy życia społecznego. Akcentują rolę rodziny w przekazywaniu podstawowych zasad życia społecznego i moralnego.
The Consent of Spouse for the Performance of a Certain Act in the Law by the Other Spouse – Comments with Reference to Article 37 Family and Guardianship Code
Authors: Malinowska-Woźniak Katarzyna
Published: August 2023

The aim of the research was to analyse selected interpretation problems that appear on the background of Art. 37 Family and Guardianship Code. This provision states the requirement for obtaining the consent of spouse for the performance of a certain act in the law, concerning the management of the joint property, which is made by the other spouse. The applied research method included the dogmatic and legal analysis of the provisions of the Polish Family and Guardianship Code and Polish Civil Code as well as the analysis of the Polish judicial decisions and opinions expressed in legal doctrine. This article presents legal argumentation proving that the spouse’s statement of consent for the performance of a certain act in the law by the other spouse cannot only be specified by type and cannot cover many arbitrary, non-specific acts in the law. The consent should cover only one, individual act in the law and should indicate the person with whom the action is to be made. The requirement for obtaining the consent of spouse aims to protect the interests of a spouse who does not make an act in the law, as well as it is to ensure the safety of trading and to protect interests of a third party who performs act in the law with one of the spouses.
„Keinen Meter mehr!“ Leverkusen kämpft gegen die Stelzenautobahn. Verkehrspolitik und Lebensqualität
Authors: Budrich Edmund
Published: August 2023

Die Verkehrspolitik wird zentral konzipiert und lokal realisiert. Die drei Ebenen Bund, Land und Kommune arbeiten dabei zusammen – oder auch nicht oder nicht optimal. Die Gesichtspunkte großräumiger Planung (Bundesverkehrswegeplan) sollten die lokalen Gegebenheiten berücksichtigen (Planfeststellungsverfahren). Unser Text dokumentiert ein Beispiel für die Durchsetzung eines Verkehrsplans (Autobahnbau) im Konflikt mit der davon betroffenen Kommune (Stadt Leverkusen) und dem politisch agierenden Land. Ökonomische, logistische und politische Erwägungen stehen den Umweltgesichtspunkten, der Forderung nach gesicherter Lebensqualität auf Seiten der Stadt gegenüber.
The origin of dark energy and dark matter: the galactic antigravitation
Authors: Rockenbauer Antal
Published: August 2023

In standard cosmology, ordinary matter makes up 5 % of the universe. Alternative cosmology (MOND, Modified Newtonian dynamics) is developed including only baryonic material. Gravitation is mediated by spherically symmetric spatial circulations denoted as keplerons emitted by massive objects. Circulation velocity follows Kepler's law and reproduces Newton's law along with Schwartzshield's relativistic correction. At long distances, accelerating expansion of space transforms gravity into antigravity. This distance depends on the constants _G_ and _H_ of the gravitational and Hubble laws, as well as on the mass of the astronomical object, and is equal to 2 Mly for the Milky Way. Within galaxies, curved space has elliptical geometry creating attraction between masses, as opposed to hyperbolic geometry of intergalactic space creating repulsion between galaxies. Attractive force of hypothetical dark matter is replaced by external compression through repulsion between galaxies. Intergalactic repulsion force does not decrease with distance, but rather increases when the speed between galaxies is close to the speed of light, and this relativistic enhancement contributes decisively to dark energy. Intergalactic external compression explains why orbital velocities of stars in the inner and outer spiral arms of the Milky Way are identical, why central mass density in nebulae clusters is enhanced, and why gravitational lensing is anomalously intensive. Total mass of universe is estimated 1.74x1053 kg, consistent with astronomic number of galaxies. The product of this mass by _H_ is constant, according to which the acceleration of expansion is caused by mass exiting from the observable region of the universe.
Increased Protein and Transcript Expression Levels of Lysine-Specific Demethylase 1 (LSD1) Signify Worse Prognosis in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Authors: Lee Dong Yeul , Lee Bernett , Yeong Joe Poh Sheng , Iqbal Jabed
Published: August 2023

Epigenetic alterations can lead to altered gene functions and cellular neoplastic transformation, contributing to cancer initiation and progression. Lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1), the first identified histone demethylase in 2004, has increasingly been shown to be overexpressed in various cancers and to regulate carcinogenesis. Thus, this study aims to investigate the effects of LSD1 protein and transcript in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) while evaluating its association with clinicopathological parameters and survival outcomes.

A total of 389 TNBC cases diagnosed at the Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital from 2003 to 2014 were used. Tissue microarrays were constructed, and immunohistochemistry was performed using an antibody against LSD1. LSD1 transcript (KDM1A) levels and their association with survival outcomes were assessed in three cohorts (METABRIC, TCGA, FUSCC). Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the LSD1 and KDM1A sample groups were identified using Welch’s t-tests with multiple testing corrections.

A total of 80.7% of TNBC patients expressed LSD1 protein, which was significantly associated with shorter overall survival (P = 0.036). Four genes (ELOC, COPS5, MTDH, VEGFR1) were further revealed to be upregulated in LSD1+ TNBCs, while a higher COPS5 and ELOC expression was found to be significantly associated with worse OS. Increased KDM1A levels were additionally associated with worse disease-free survival (P = 0.019) in TCGA. A total of 2135 overlapping genes were found to be differentially expressed between KDM1A high-low TNBCs, with significantly enriched functions involved in cell proliferation pathways (cell cycle, DNA replication).

Our results support the prognostic significance of increased LSD1 protein expression to be associated with poorer survival in TNBC patients. The identification of both LSD1/KDM1A-associated DEGs and their key relationship with oncogenic pathways further support aberrant LSD1 epigenetic expression in influencing TNBC heterogeneity. Overall, the study warrants the role of LSD1 as a potential TNBC target.
Targeting Cancer Cell Signaling Using Precision Oncology Towards a Holistic Approach to Cancer Therapeutics
Authors: Kumar Manish
Published: August 2023

Cancer is a complex and multifaceted disease having a number of composite problems to be considered including cancer immune evasion, therapy resistance, and recurrence for prevention and cure. Fundamentally it remains a genetic disease as diverse aspects of the complexity of tumor growth and cancer development relate to its genetic machinery and requires addressing the problems at the level of genome and epigenome. Presumably, the mutational changes occurring in the regulatory genes responsible for maintaining optimal cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation gradually lead to cancer progression and metastasis. Importantly, patients with the same cancer types respond differently to cancer therapies, indicating the need for a patient-specific treatment option for cancer cure. Precision oncology is a form of cancer therapy that focuses on the genetic profiling of individual tumors to identify molecular alterations involved in cancer development for custom-tailored personalized treatment of the disease. It is to rely upon the genomic study of cancer cells to get a clear picture of the prognosis and pathways involved in disease progression and to look for the means to selectively target them to ensure effective treatment of the deadly disease. Precision oncology now combines cancer diagnosis and prognosis followed by designing a treatment regimen for precise treatment of cancer at different stages and times. Recent advances in molecular technologies have indeed accelerated the implementation of precision oncology management, leading to improved clinical outcomes in selected cohorts of patients. This article aims to briefly explain the foundations and frontiers of precision oncology in the context of ongoing technological advances in this regard to assess its scope and importance in the realization of a proper cure for cancer.
Evaluating the parameter of visibility adopted for CPTED for user safety in public open space of Haat Bazar: Isovist and VGA
Authors: S Gayathri
Published: August 2023

Public open spaces (POS) are an indispensable part of a well-functioning city that humanize urban areas. However, whether an individual will utilize the space, or shy away from it, depends on the individual's perception of an area in terms of safety. The driving force that governs the safety of users in urban POS is the parameter of visibility. Enhanced visibility reduces the fear of crime through natural surveillance, which is one of seven first-generation CPTED Concepts. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of Isovist and Visibility Graph Analysis (VGA) in evaluating the parameter of visibility for user safety in the public open space of Haat bazaar. For this purpose, Dilli Haat INA and Dilli Haat Janakpuri were identified as the most suitable study areas. These case study sites were analyzed under three main heads- 1. Archival review of crime records and architectural case studies to help identify the area of interest, 2. Layout study using Isovist and VGA tools for analysis, and 3. Surveys conducted in regular summer, regular winter, and in the festive season for each of the sites. The comparative analysis of the outputs from these three heads showed that Isovist and VGA can be used as a way of evaluating the visibility based on real-time vision and human-based vision respectively. Although this paper is limited to only one typology of POS, this exploratory research has achieved new insights into visibility as a parameter of user safety for CPTED.
Quaternion Quantum Mechanics: Unraveling the Mysteries of Gravity and Quantum Mechanics within the Planck-Kleinert Crystal
Authors: Marek Danielewski , Roth Chantal
Published: August 2023

We present quaternion quantum mechanics and its ontological interpretation. The theory combines the Cauchy model of the elastic continuum with the Planck-Kleinert crystal hypothesis. In this model, the universe is an ideal elastic solid where the elementary particles are soliton-like waves. Tension induced by the compression and twisting of the continuum affects its energy density and generates the force of gravity, as density changes alters the wave speed and hence gravity could be described by an index of refraction.
Determining Affinity of Social Network using Graph Semirings
Authors: Umbrey Gete , Rahman Saifur
Published: August 2023

In this article, we take an example of the Facebook friendship network to propose an algorithm for determining the stability or affinity of connections between different social groups within a complex social network by decomposing the given network into certain components of predefined categories. We take the graph as the principal tool, and its operations, namely, _union_ and _intersection_ that form semirings on the set of graphs as the primary operations.
Peningkatan Kualitas Masyarakat Melalui Sosialisasi Sadar Wisata dan Tourism Marketing di Desa Mengesta
Authors: Bestari Saraossa Suci , Kurniawan I Gede Agus
Published: August 2023

Pariwisata memiliki kegiatan potensi perkembangan yang baik dalam pemenuhan kebutuhan hidup masyarakat Indonesia. Khususnya pada masyarakat pedesaan yang saat ini sudah mulai sadar akan adanya potensi wisata yang dapat mencukupi kehidupan sehingga pemerintah menjadikan pariwisata sebagai salah satu sektor pembangunan saat ini. Desa telah menjadi tempat pelayanan jasa wisata bagi wisatawan dan sekaligus berdampak positif bagi perekonomian masyarakat lokal. Desa Mengesta merupakan sebuah desa yang terletak di Kecamatan Penebel, Kabupaten Tabanan. Desa ini memiliki lokasi yang cukup strategis karena berada di jalur menuju Desa Jatiluwih. Desa Mengesta terletak di kawasan pegunungan (kaki Gunung Batukaru) dengan pemandangan sawah yang indah dan luas. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan edukasi dan memperluas wawasan masyarakat desa serta untuk meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya pengelolaan desa wisata. Metode dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah metode analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pelaksanaan program pemberdayaaan dilaksankan melalui sosialisai. Hasil dari sosialisasi ini adalah meningkatnya kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya pemberdayaaan desa wisata untuk masyarakat desa.
Pembuatan Absensi Online Menggunakan Google Forms
Authors: Iskandar Revival Xavier , Paramartha I Gusti Ngurah Darma
Published: August 2023

Arti kata absensi menurut Kamus Besar Bahasa Indoensia atau KBBI adalah ketidakhadiran. Tetapi dalam dunia kerja, absen atau absesni digunakan sebagai bentuk pendataan kehadiran. Google forms bisa jadi salah satu altenatif dalam melakukan absensi secara online, Google Forms adalah alat yang memungkinkan pengguna untuk membuat dan menyediakan formulir online dengan mudah. Ini adalah layanan gratis dari Google yang dapat digunakan untuk berbagai tujuan, seperti survei, cuestionarios, pendaftaran, dan lainnya. Formulir dapat disesuaikan dengan berbagai jenis pertanyaan, termasuk pilihan ganda, teks bebas, pemeringkasan, dan lainnya. Hasil formulir dapat dianalisis dan diekspor dalam berbagai format, seperti spreadsheet atau grafik. Pengguna dapat mengatur akses ke formulir mereka, membatasi jumlah respon, atau memberikan tanggapan otomatis setelah formulir terisi. Google Forms juga dapat diselaraskan dengan berbagai aplikasi lain, seperti Google Sheets, untuk mempermudah analisis dan pengelolaan data. Ini adalah alat yang berguna bagi individu, organisasi, atau bisnis yang ingin mengumpulkan dan menganalisis data secara efisien.
Pemanfaatan Minyak Jelantah Menjadi Hal yang Bernilai Ekonomis di Desa Dawan Klod, Kabupaten Klungkung
Authors: Pria I Gusti Made Widyadarma , Dewi Putu Purnama
Published: August 2023

Memasak merupakan suatu kegiatan untuk mengolah suatu bahan-bahan makanan menjadi makanan siap saji. Kegiatan memasak setiap hari masyarakat Indonesia tidak lepas dari penggunaan minyak goreng. Minyak goreng adalah salah satu dari kebutuhan pokok dalam memenuhi pangan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Minyak goreng memiliki keterkaitan yang sangat besar dengan kesehatan. Minyak goreng sisa (jelantah) merupakan salah satu minyak goreng yang memiliki dampak buruk bagi kesehatan. Limbah dari minyak jelantah umumnya akan dibuang begitu saja oleh masyarakat sehingga mampu mencemari lnkungan. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk sosialisasi dan demonstrasi pemanfaatan minyak jelantah menjadi lilin agar meningkatkan guna dan nilai menjadi lebih ekonomis. Metode yang dilakukan dalam kegiatan ini adalah metode sosialisasi dan demonstrasi pada masyarakat. Hasil dari Program Kerja Pemanfaatan Minyak Jelantah Menjadi Hal Ekonomis (lilin) pada masyarakat Desa Dawan Klod terutama pada ibu ibu PKK dan sekaligus Pelaku UMKM  yaitu masyarakat menjadi mengetahui Limbah minyak goreng menjadi hal yang ekonomis yaitu dapat ditukarkan dengan uang dan juga memberikan peluang usaha yaitu dengan pembuatan lilin yang memiliki nilai guna dan dapat dijual. Pengolahan limbah minyak jelantah tidak hanya memberikan peluang usaha dan bernilai ekonomis tetapi mampu menjadikan lingkungan lebih terjaga
Pembelajaran Computational Thinking untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Siswa SD Pangudi Luhur Yogyakarta
Authors: Ernaningsih Zeny , Kristiani Ika Murti , Herlina Herlina
Published: August 2023

Seiring dengan perkembangan zaman dan teknologi, kemampuan computational thinking sangat dibutuhkan agar seseorang mampu bersaing di era abad 21 ini.  Kemampuan computational thinking (CT) penting untuk dikenalkan dan diajarkan sedari dini kepada para generasi muda karena dalam computational thinking terkandung 4 komponen utama yaitu abstraksi, algoritma, dekomposisi dan pengenalan pola yang dapat membuat siswa terbiasa untuk berpikir kreatif dan analitis dalam pemecahan masalah. Dari data yang diambil melalui pre test soal CT di SD Pangudi Luhur Yogyakarta didapatkan bahwa kemampuan siswa dalam CT masih rendah yaitu rata -rata nilai 31. Untuk itu diperlukan program pelatihan  computational thinking bagi para siswa melalui pembelajaran berbasis CT untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah. Pelatihan dilaksanakan melalui 3 tahap yaitu persiapan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi. Dalam tahap pelaksanaan, pembelajaran computational thinking dilakukan secara terpandu dan mandiri menggunakan metode problem based learning. Setelah pelatihan didapatkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan yang signifikan dimana hasil post test soal computational thinking memiliki rata-rata nilai 75. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran yang dilakukan berhasil meningkatkan kemampuan computational thinking siswa.