bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prospectivity of use of medicinal and feed grass for production of organic feed additives for animal feeding
Authors: Shtakal M.I. , Kolomiiets L.P. , Holyk L.M. , Shtakal V.M. , Hopkalo N.V. , Ivashchenko N.V.
Published: July 2022

Goal. Establish the most productive types of medicinal and forage grasses for the formation of phyto-mixtures based on them to obtain organic feed additives for animal feed. Methods. Field, laboratory, animal testing by group method, means of variation statistics. Results. On the basis of the conducted researches the optimum terms of collecting of medicinal and forage grasses are established. According to the yield of dry mass, the most productive are milk thistle (3.6–4.2 t / ha), еchinacea purpurea (3.3–4.7 t / ha), fennel (3.0–4.0 t / ha) and the Moldavian snakehead (2.8–4.3 t / ha), and by the seed yield is coriander (0.3–1.8 t / ha). Hyssop, lofant anise, yarrow and shandra are also quite productive. During the years of research, annual wormwood, cephaloflora fragrant, cha­momile and cumin remained unclear for the production of raw materials. In addition, the height of these plants is low and they are not able to successfully control weeds, and the use of herbicides in the conditions of growing organic raw materials is impossible. At the full dose of organic phyto-mixture (includes seven components of herbs containing BAS, with a dry weight of 570 g), the effectiveness of its application on dairy cattle was highest and was 2 liters of milk per cow per day or 10%. Conclusions. The best for use in production is the full dose of organic phytocomposition, which provides an increase in daily milk yield by 2 liters per cow or 10% and increase the fat content in milk by 0.5% (25% due to the nutritional value of the additive and 75% due to action its BAR), which provides 25-35 UAH of profit per cow.
A Survey of Tools and Techniques for Web Attack Detection
Authors: Dau Hoang Xuan , Trang Ninh Thi Thu , Hung Nguyen Trong
Published: July 2022

Abstract—Web attacks include types of attacks to websites and web applications to steal sensitive information, to possibly disrupt web-based service systems and even to take control of the web systems. In order to defend against web attacks, a number of tools and techniques have been developed and deployed in practice for monitoring, detecting and preventing web attacks to protect websites, web applications and web users. It is necessary to survey and evaluate existing tools and techniques for monitoring and detecting web attacks because this information can be used for the selection of suitable tools and techniques for monitoring and detecting web attacks for specific websites and web applications. In the first half, the paper surveys some typical tools and techniques for monitoring and detecting web attacks, which have been proposed and applied in practice. The paper’s later half presents the experiment and efficiency evaluation of a web attack detection model based on machine learning. Experimental results show that the machine learning based model for web attack detection produces a high detection accuracy of 99.57% and the model has the potential for practical deployment.Tóm tắt—Tấn công web gồm các dạng tấn công vào các website và ứng dụng web nhằm đánh cắp các thông tin nhạy cảm, có thể gây ngưng trệ hệ thống dịch vụ, hoặc chiếm quyền kiểm soát hệ thống. Để phòng chống tấn công web, nhiều kỹ thuật và công cụ đã được nghiên cứu, phát triển và ứng dụng trong thực tế phục vụ giám sát, phát hiện và ngăn chặn dạng tấn công này nhằm bảo vệ các website, ứng dụng web và người dùng web. Việc khảo sát, đánh giá các công cụ và kỹ thuật giám sát, phát hiện tấn công web hiện có là cơ sở cho lựa chọn công cụ, kỹ thuật phát hiện tấn công web phù hợp cho các hệ thống website, ứng dụng web cụ thể. Trong phần đầu, bài báo này khảo sát một số công cụ và kỹ thuật giám sát, phát hiện tấn công web tiêu biểu đã được nghiên cứu, phát triển và ứng dụng trên thực tế. Phần sau của bài báo trình bày nội dung thử nghiệm, đánh giá hiệu quả của một mô hình phát hiện tấn công web dựa trên học máy. Các kết quả thử nghiệm cho thấy, mô hình phát hiện tấn công web dựa trên học máy cho độ chính xác đạt tới 99.57%, có tiềm năng triển khai hiệu quả trên thực tế.
Düstere Städte und gefährliche Wälder
Authors: Pommer Alexander
Published: July 2022

Dystopische und postapokalyptische Szenarien sind in den letzten zehn Jahren nicht aus der internationalen Jugendliteratur wegzudenken. Während in Dystopien negative Gesellschaftsentwürfe im Mittelpunkt stehen, erzählen Postapokalypsen vom Überlebenskampf nach einer globalen Katastrophe. Beide Textsorten greifen auf ein sehr ähnliches Raumkonzept zurück, das in diesem Beitrag erörtert wird. Behandelt werden die Referenzen auf reale Räume, die Arten von vorkommenden Räumen und die Strukturierung des Makroraums. Aufgrund der Ähnlichkeit der dystopischen und postapokalyptischen Jugendromane hinsichtlich dieser Aspekte bietet es sich an, sie auf Basis der Raumstrukturen in zwei zentrale Typen einzuteilen. Während im ersten Makroraumtyp ein Gesellschaftsraum in Opposition zu einem Naturraum steht, kommt im zweiten Typ ein dritter Raum, nämlich der einer Gegengesellschaft, hinzu. Diese Einteilung gibt jedoch keinen Aufschluss über die Einschätzung der Texte als Dystopie oder als Postapokalypse. Dennoch lässt sich die Frage der Abgrenzung über den Raum beantworten. Der dystopische Raum, also der eines negativen Gesellschaftsentwurfs, ist stets ein städtischer, während der postapokalyptische Raum durch eine Katastrophe frei von allen gesellschaftlichen Strukturen ist und somit zu einem Naturraum wird. Dennoch kommt eine Dystopie nicht ohne Naturraum aus, um einen Ort für Rebellion und Nonkonformismus zu schaffen, und eine Postapokalypse nicht ohne Gesellschaftsraum, sei es als Sehnsucht nach der verlorenen Kultur oder durch die Etablierung einer kleinen, neuen Gemeinschaft. Die aktuelle Jugendliteratur – vor allem die deutschsprachige – macht sich die bewährten Muster der klassischen Dystopien und Postapokalypsen zu eigen und transformiert sie zu etwas Neuem. Dabei wird auch der Gegenraum zu seiner negativsten Variante, sodass nun einem dystopischen Raum eine postapokalyptische statt einer befreienden Natur gegenübersteht und einem postapokalyptischen Raum eine autoritäre Gesellschaft anstelle einer schützenden. Durch diese Besonderheit ergibt sich, dass diese jugendliterarischen Texte zumeist nicht klar in Dystopie und Postapokalypse einzuteilen sind.
Manga
Authors: Kahl Ramona
Published: July 2022

Comicangebote aus Japan, sogenannte Manga, bestimmen seit Mitte der 1990er Jahre den Markt der Bildergeschichten in Europa und den USA. Der internationale Erfolg der Comiclektüre aus Japan hat in der europäischen und US-amerikanischen Fachdiskussion zu einer Reflexion der kulturbedingten Eigenheiten des Comicformats geführt. Anhand einer Auseinandersetzung mit den Positionen von Jens R. Nielsen, Bernd Dolle-Weinkauff, Jaqueline Berndt und Scott McCloud geht der Beitrag der Frage nach den japanischen Spezifika von Manga im Bereich der Erzählinhalte und Erzählformen nach.

Als theoretische Grundlage dient zum einen eine Bezugnahme auf den bedeutungs- und wissensorientierter Kulturbegriff, der die Dynamik, innere Heterogenität und Durchlässigkeit von Kultur im Blick hat. Zum anderen wird auf die Gattung des Comics als visuelle Narration rekurriert, die trotz ihrer Bildhaftigkeit dennoch dem Prinzip der Schriftsprachlichkeit verhaftet ist.

Vor diesem kultur- und comictheoretischen Hintergrund stellt sich der Diskurs zur Kulturspezifik von Erzählmotiven und Erzählstrategien von Manga tendenziell als eine kulturalistische Debatte dar. Die kulturelle Herkunft etwaiger Eigenheiten von Manga kann nicht überzeugen. Es wird stattdessen die Position vertreten, dass Manga eine spezifische Ausgestaltung der Erzählmöglichkeiten des Comics darstellen und Ausdruck einer globalen, transkulturellen Populärkultur sind, die sich unter dem Einfluss der marktökonomischen Kulturindustrie Japans ausgestaltet hat.
"Welcome to the real world, Princess."
Authors: Borsy Natalie
Published: July 2022

Disneys Enchanted erzählt die Geschichte der prototypisch naiven und gutmütigen Disney-Prinzessin Giselle, die im animierten und mit hilfsbereiten Waldtieren bevölkerten Naturidyll Andalsien kurz vor ihrem Happy End mit ihrem stattlichen Prinzen Edward steht. Sie reiten schon in trauter Zweisamkeit singend ihrer Hochzeit entgegen, als Edwards böse Stiefmutter Narissa den Verliebten einen Strich durch die Rechnung macht und Giselle durch einen magischen Brunnen in die postmoderne Realfilm-Diegese des hektischen New Yorks schickt. Dort wird Giselle vom desillusionierten Scheidungsanwalt Robert und dessen kleiner Tochter Morgan aufgenommen und führt unbeirrt ihren überstilisierten ‚Disney-Zauber‘ in der neuen Umgebung ein, während sie auf die Errettung durch Prinz Edward wartet.

Mit den zeitgenössischen Problemen einer Weltmetropole und nüchternen Liebes- und Partnerschaftskonzepten konfrontiert, werden im Verlauf des Films Disneys traditionellen Prinzessinnenfilm-Prototypen, insbesondere Snow White, Cinderella undSleeping Beauty, in Hinblick auf deren Stilistik, Figurenkonstellationen und Genderrollen selbstreflexiv und parodistisch kontrastiert und hervorgehoben. Einerseits dekonstruiert Enchanted als Parodie die Prinzessinnenfilme und zollt der Kritik an rückständigen Genderrollen und überzeichnetem Kitsch Tribut. Andererseits können die Strukturen eines Prototextes nur parodiert werden, wenn diese bis zu einem gewissen Grad rekonstruiert und eingehalten, nicht aber komplett gebrochen und subversiv unterwandert werden. Hinzu kommt, dass eine Parodie auch nur funktioniert und humoristisch ist, wenn das Publikum ausreichend mit den Strukturen und Regeln der Prototexte vertraut ist. In Enchanted wird daher der Disney-Prinzessinnenfilm auch rekonstruiert und in seiner selbstreflexiven, aktualisierten Form gestärkt. Disney tritt dank dieser ermächtigenden Selbstreflexivität als selbstbewusster Produzent hervor und bestätigt einmal mehr dessen altbewährtes Erfolgsrezept von Filmen, die Kindern und Erwachsenen auch heute noch die Idee vermitteln sollen, dass Träume wahr werden und alle ein Happy End finden können.
Märchenwunderland und Fratze des Kapitals
Authors: Müller-Wille Klaus
Published: July 2022

Auf den ersten Blick mag es so scheinen, dass Hans Christian Andersen mit seinen drei Spielzeugmärchen Den standhaftige Tinsoldat (1838; Der standhafte Zinnsoldat), Kjærestefolkene (1843; Das Liebespaar) und Pengegrisen (1853; Das Geldschwein) biedermeierliche Fortsetzungen der in vielerlei Hinsicht unheimlicheren romantischen Vorlagen von E.T.A. Hoffmann schreibt. Im Artikel wird zunächst beleuchtet, wie kalkuliert sich Andersen von der Schreibweise Hoffmanns absetzt, um andere thematische Akzente zu setzen. So wird an einem close reading der drei Texte gezeigt, dass und inwiefern Andersen die Auseinandersetzung mit dem Spielzeug für weitreichende kulturanalytische Reflexionen nutzt, in denen er immer wieder auf die merkwürdigen Effekte einer Warenökonomie aufmerksam macht, in denen Dinge zu Objekten des Begehrens mutieren und damit auf gespenstische Art und Weise an der Subjektkonstitution teilhaben. Andersens entsprechend moderne Auseinandersetzung mit dem Spielzeug wird durch den Vergleich zu den Spielzeugtheorien von Charles Baudelaire und Walter Benjamin konturiert. Schliesslich wird an Pengegrisen aber auch demonstriert, dass sich Andersen sehr wohl darüber im Klaren war, dass auch seine eigenen Spielzeugmärchen an Projektionen geknüpft sind, welche die Faszinationskraft des Spielzeugs als grundlegend zweckloses Ding nur ungenügend beschreiben.
Mode factors and adjusting parameters of automobile engines when operating in the conditions of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic
Authors:   Kaliningrad Branch of St. Petersburg State Agrarian University, Koichev V.S. , Batyrov V.I. ,   Kabardino-Balkarian State Agrarian University named after V.M. Kokov, Bolotokov A.L. ,   Kabardino-Balkarian State Agrarian University named after V.M. Kokov
Published: July 2022

In the article, based on the analysis of the parameters of automobile engines during operation in the conditions of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, it is shown that the operating time of engines in unsteady modes, depending on the purpose of the power plant, can be up to 95% of their working time. It has been established that the magnitude of the torque developed by the engine in the transient mode is mainly influenced by the conditions for organizing the working process, which depend on the consumer of the engine power. The links between the influencing factors, operating modes and output indicators of the car, recommended speed modes during acceleration and relative fuel supply depending on driving conditions for trucks and buses are given. Studies have shown that with a short driving cycle path, fuel consumption increases sharply and, as a result, the efficiency of the car deteriorates. Therefore, every accidental stop contributes to the deterioration of the efficiency of the car. The research results indicate that there is a need for a differentiated consideration of these conditions in the design, testing and operation of vehicles, as well as an in-depth study of the speed and load modes of their operation in order to establish their qualitative and quantitative relationship with indicators of speed properties and fuel efficiency. For automobile rolling stock of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, it is recommended to supplement the standard operating route conditions with mountain-flat condition.
Laparoscopic treatment of vasorenal hydronephrosis in children using aberrant renal vessel transposition
Authors: Kozlov Yu. A. , Poloyan S. S. , Bregel L. V. , Cheremnov V. S. , Narkevich N. A.
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this article is to assess the immediate results of laparoscopic transposition of aberrant renal vessels as an effective alternative to pyeloplasty in the treatment of children with external obstruction of the pyeloureteral junction.   Material and methods. The laparoscopic vascular transposition technique was used in 3 children with hydronephrosis caused by aberrant renal vessels. The preoperative diagnostic examination included: ultrasound / Doppler scanning, radioisotope renal scanning and contrast computed urography. Renoscintigraphy showed that all patients had intermittent hydronephrosis (24–36 mm) and an obstructive pattern. In order to select patients in whom vascular transposition is possible, the diuretic loading test was made at the beginning of the surgery. During the surgery, accessory renal vessels were mobilized and moved upward, where they were fixed by "wrapping" with renal pelvis tissue.   Results. The median operative time was 59.0±10.2 minutes, and the median hospital stay was 3.6±0.5 days. There were no complications at the early observation period. At the follow-up (6.0–24.0 months), all patients showed a decrease in the degree of hydronephrosis and an improvement in excretory function at the renogram.   Conclusion. Preliminary results of the study have demonstrated safety and efficacy of laparoscopic repositioning of aberrant renal vessels for the treatment of hydronephrosis. A careful selection of patients through intraoperative functional tests is an important step to confirm indications for this procedure and to maintain its high success rate. Any concerns about the presence of additional internal stenosis of the pyeloureteral junction, of course, should transform this surgical intervention into the classic pyeloplasty.
Thoracoscopic correction of esophageal atresia in children in Dagestan
Authors: Makhachev B. M. , Gebekova S. A. , Meylanova F. V. , Tikhmaev A. N. , Ashurbekov V. T. , Saidmagomedova A. S.
Published: July 2022

Introduction. The authors share their experience in treating children with esophageal atresia (EA) using the thoracoscopic technique.   Material and methods. 25 children with EA were operated on in N. M. Kuraev Children’s Republican Clinical Hospital in Makhachkala (Republic of Dagestan, Russia) in 2020–2022. 17 children had thoracoscopy; 13 were put primary anastomosis of the esophagus; 3 had gastrostomy after ligation of the tracheoesophageal fistula; in one child, who had no EA fistula, surgeonsput internal traction sutures on the proximal and distal ends of the esophagus without gastrostomy. Of 13 patients with primary anastomosis of the esophagus, 3 had conversion; in one patient without EA fistula, thoracoscopic esophageal anastomosis was put on the 6th day after internal traction sutures. Thus, the authors have analyzed outcomes in 10 patients with primary anastomoses and in one patient with delayed one who were operated on with the thoracoscopic technique.   Results. Outcomes of treating children with EA after putting thoracoscopic anastomoses of the esophagus were evaluated.   Discussion. On analyzing literature data on EA thoracoscopic correction, one can see good cosmetic effects at early and especially at late postoperative periods with low incidence of musculoskeletal deformity. A serious problem for most pediatric surgeons is the impossibility to create primary anastomoses in the neonatal period. In our case, the only obstacle was a large diastasis between segments of the esophagus. Yu. Yu. Kozlov et al. reported about a new approach applied in two newborns with EA: thoracoscopic traction elongation of the esophagus can be made without gastrostomy followed by esophago-esophagoanastomosis on days 5 and 6, respectively. They observed only stenosis of the anastomosis in both cases, what we also observed in one case.   Conclusion. Thoracoscopic technique for esophago-esophagoanastomosis is less traumatic; it improves visualization of the surgical field, gives good cosmetic results and does not cause rough cicatricial changes and musculoskeletal deformities.
MUHASEBE MESLEK MENSUPLARININ MUHASEBE VE BAĞIMSIZ DENETİM STANDARTLARINA YÖNELİK EĞİTİM İHTİYACI ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: ÖZBİRECİKLİ Mehmet , SAYAR Ali Rıza Zafer , TÜRKOĞLU Erkan Alper
Published: July 2022

Bu çalışmada; Doğu Akdeniz bölgesinde bulunan SMMM odalarına kayıtlı bağımsız denetçi belgesine sahip muhasebe meslek mensuplarının muhasebe standartları ve bağımsız denetim faaliyetlerine yönelik mesleki eğitim ihtiyaçlarının ve bu eğitimlerden beklentilerinin tespit edilmesi amaçlanmaktadır.Çalışmada; meslek mensuplarının bağımsız denetim ve muhasebe standartlarına bakış açıları, bilgi ve deneyim durumları, yıllar itibariyle aldıkları eğitimin süreleri gibi unsurların kendi aralarındaki ve meslek mensuplarının yetkili kurumlar tarafından düzenlenen eğitimlerden beklentileri arasındaki ilişkiler de tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Çalışmada genel olarak katılımcıların belirli bir mesleki bilgi ve deneyime sahip olduğu, ancak mesleki eğitimlerde uygulamaya dönük örnek ve bilgilere daha fazla yer verilmesinin eğitimlerin yararını artıracağı görüşünde oldukları sonucuna varılmıştır.
Frequency of Use of Skin-Lightening Products, Levels of Self-Esteem and Colorism Attitudes in University Students of Karachi: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Masood Maryam , Haque Maheen , Rasheed Aqsa , Iqbal Javeria , Batool Alizay , Hussain Abeera , Hasan Zainab
Published: July 2022

The objective of our study was to determine the frequency of use of skin lightening/whitening products, level of self-esteem among university students, and any association between them. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Jinnah Medical and Dental College and the University of Karachi over a period of 12 months on a convenient sample of 499 students of both genders. Self-esteem was measured using Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, and the use of skin whitening products and attitude towards skin color was determined using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS 21.0. Out of n = 499 participants, 30.9% (n = 155) responded that they had used skin lightening products during their life. Of those who said yes, 15.1% (n = 76) responded that they are currently using such products. 63.8% (n = 321) classified their complexion as medium, 29.8% (n = 150) classified it as fair and 5.2% (n = 26) classified themselves as having dark complexion. 73% (n = 367) of people were completely satisfied with their complexion, while 20.1% (n = 101) wished for a lighter shade. Self-esteem scores were calculated, and it was found that 89.9% (n = 452) participants had scores above 15, and only 9.3% (n = 47) participants had low self-esteem, having scores below 15. Only 1% (n = 5) having dark complexion, 5.4% (n = 27) having medium complexion and 2.8% (n = 14) fair suffered from low self-esteem score. The frequency of use of skin lightening products was found to be low in university students from the sample population. The majority had good self-esteem and were satisfied with their complexion. There was no relationship between complexion and self-esteem in the study sample.
Aeroradiometric measurements in the framework of the Swiss exercise ARM11
Authors: Bucher Benno , Butterweck Gernot , Rybach Ladislaus , Schwarz Georg , Mayer Sabine
Published: July 2022

The measurement flights of the exercise ARM11 were performed between September 19th and 22nd under the direction of G. Scharding of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) and coordination by the Expert Group for Aeroradiometrics (FAR). According to the alternating schedule of the annual ARM exercises, the environs of the nuclear power plants Gösgen (KKG) and Mühleberg (KKM) were inspected. No elevated radioactivity was detected in the environs of KKG and KKM. The measurements over tunnel portals and excavated rock deposits of the New Rail Link through the Alps (NRLA) construction yielded no indication of anomalous radiological data due to the project. Areas measured on behalf of the Federal Office for Public Health (FOPH) depicted no unusual activity concentrations. At some of the sites, the difference of removal of 137Cs deposited by the Chernobyl accident between paved and forested areas could be observed. A comparison at some sites to measurements performed nearly 20 years ago yielded 137Cs activity concentrations slightly lower than would be expected from radioactive decay alone. Elevated activity concentrations of natural radionuclides at some of the sites could be traced to the underlying geological structure. An exercise together with emergency responders of Canton Ticino on an area of 100 m x 150 m demonstrated the limitations in spatial resolution of aeroradiometric measurements. If the position of radioactive sources is known with an uncertainty smaller than the field of view of the aeroradiometric detector, the deployment of the aeroradiometry system cannot render additional spatial information of the source locations.
Die Vergleichsmessung 2012 für Radongasmessmittel am PSI
Authors: Butterweck Gernot , Schuler Christoph , Hödlmoser Herbert , Mayer Sabine
Published: July 2022

Kandidaten für die vom 8. bis 21. März 2012 im Auftrag des Bundesamtes für Gesundheit (BAG) durchgeführte Vergleichsmessung waren vorwiegend Firmen, Institutionen oder Privatpersonen, welche die Anerkennung des BAG als Radonmessstelle besitzen und deshalb nachweisen müssen, dass die Qualität der Messresultate gewährleistet ist. Dem Aufruf des BAG zur Teilnahme folgten dreizehn anerkannte Messstellen, beziehungsweise deren Auswertelaboratorien, sowie vier weitere Messstellen. Acht Messstellen nahmen mit mehreren Messsystemen an der Vergleichsmessung teil. Fünf verschiedene Dosimeter- oder Messgerätearten waren vertreten. Neben Kernspurdetektoren wurden als Radondosimeter Elektret-Ionisationskammern und elektronische Dosimeter eingesetzt. In diesem Jahr nahmen Messgeräte mit Ionisationskammern und Halbleiterdetektoren an der Vergleichsmessung teil. Die Dosimeter und Messgeräte wurden einer Exposition von 8296 kBq h m-3 bei einer durchschnittlichen Radonaktivitätskonzentration von 26624 Bq m-3 ausgesetzt. Mit 8296 kBq h m-3 lag die Exposition der diesjährigen Vergleichsmessung in der Mitte des in der Radon-Messmittelverordnung geforderten Messbereichs von 50 kBq h m-3 bis 15000 kBq h m-3.
Effect of Biocidal Substances on Population Dynamics of Plutella Xylostella Linnaeus, 1758, Auxiliary Insects, and Cabbage Production in the Suburban Area of Dakar
Authors: Faye Mamecor , Diome Toffene , Thiam Guirane , Sembene Mbacke
Published: July 2022

This study was conducted to determine the effects of biopesticides, used in the control of Plutella xylostella, major bioaggressor of cabbage, on its auxiliaries as well as on cabbage quality. It took place in a field of 65 m2, located in Malika, peri-urban area of Dakar. Treatments, based on Crateva religiosa (200g/l), Calotropis procera (400g/l), a mixture of the two products, and the control, were performed every two weeks on a random block device. Analysis of the results was done with the Rstudio software. Results showed that untreated plots were more infested with Plutella xylostella larvae (p-value = 0.01271). Efficacy of Calotropis procera on P. xylostella larvae has been demonstrated. The effect was all the more interesting since auxiliaries were not affected by treatments, as the regular sampling revealed. A satisfactory agronomic result was obtained at the end of this test, with as indicator, a much larger harvest from the treated plots.
Sazonalidade anual e a variabilidade horária mensal do índice ultravioleta para a cidade de Humaitá, Amazonas, Brasil
Authors: Vale Alves Pericles , Alexandre Santos Querino Carlos , André Braz Vaz Marcos , Sacardi Biudes Marcelo , Antônio Lima Moura Marcos , Fabrício dos Santos Luiz Octávio , Lopes Pedreira Junior Altemar
Published: July 2022

O índice Solar Ultravioleta (IUV) mensura a intensidade da radiação UV (280 a 400 nm) que atinge à superfície terrestre num dado intervalo de tempo. É uma grandeza adimensional que representa os riscos à saúde humana devido à exposição solar. O IUV é pouco divulgado no Brasil, onde, geralmente, apenas as capitais brasileiras dispõem dessas informações. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi descrever a sazonalidade anual e a variabilidade horária mensal do Índice Ultravioleta para a cidade de Humaitá-AM. Os dados do IUV foram coletados entre outubro de 2019 e setembro de 2020, por um sensor de Raio Ultravioleta UVM-30A (200 – 370 nm), conectado a uma plataforma Arduino Uno R3 usada como datalogger para armazenar o IUV. As leituras foram realizadas a cada 10 segundos e as médias armazenadas a cada 10 minutos. Os gráficos boxplot foram plotados utilizando o software livre R-Studio, para avaliar a variabilidade horária do IUV. Os resultados obtidos mostram que na primavera o IUV médio máximo pode variar de 4 a 8, no verão é constante e igual a 4, no outono varia de 4 a 6 e no inverno de 8 a próximo de 11. Portanto, observou-se que os valores mais elevados ocorrem durante o inverno que coincide com o período seco da região.
Aptidão Agroclimática para a Produção de Mandioca (Manihot Esculenta) na Mesorregião Noroeste do Estado do Paraná, Brasil
Authors: Caldana Nathan Felipe da Silva , Martelócio Alan Carlos , Ferreira Luiz Gustavo Batista , Ferreira Dominoni Ana Paula , De Aguiar e Silva Marcelo Augusto
Published: July 2022

A mandioca é uma das culturas mais importantes nos países tropicais, devido a sua relativa tolerância a seca e clima adverso, além de ser uma importante base alimentar. A agricultura de sequeiro é extremamente dependente das condições atmosféricas, uma vez que, que das etapas e variáveis da produção, essa é a única que o produtor não pode controlar. Dessa forma, o objetivo desse trabalho foi identificar a aptidão agroclimática para o cultivo da mandioca na Mesorregião Noroeste Paranaense por meio do zoneamento de risco agroclimático, da variabilidade climática e das exigências fisiológicas do cultivar. Foram utilizados dados de 44 estações meteorológicas distribuídas pela mesorregião com recorte temporal de 1976 a 2019. O risco agroclimático para a mandioca foi avaliado por meio das variáveis: temperatura, chuva, déficit hídrico e geada. Foi identificada aptidão para o cultivo em toda a mesorregião, mostrando maior potencialidade perante o resto do Estado principalmente pelo solo arenoso e por ser mais quente. A precipitação se mostrou suficiente para o cultivo, o fator limitante para a produção durante todo o ano foram a ocorrência de temperaturas frias e geada. O plantio foi recomendado de setembro a dezembro, conforme a ocorrências de temperaturas a baixo de 10°C.
Equação de Chuvas Intensas e Precipitação Máxima Provável para a cidade de Goiás-GO, Brasil
Authors: Silva Neto Virgílio Lourenço , Souza Lucas Barbosa e , Viola Marcelo Ribeiro , Morais Marco Antonio Vieira
Published: July 2022

A precipitação pluvial constitui um elemento importante cujas características devem ser investigadas para as atividades de planejamento e de gestão dos recursos naturais, dos espaços urbanos e rurais. Considerando essa premissa, objetivou-se neste estudo ajustar a função cumulativa de probabilidade Gumbel aos dados de precipitação máxima diária anual, obter a equação de intensidade-duração-frequência por meio da metodologia de desagregação de chuvas, e determinar a precipitação máxima provável diária para a Cidade de Goiás – GO, município reconhecido pela UNESCO por seu patrimônio histórico e cultural. Foram utilizadas informações do Banco de Dados Meteorológicos do INMET, com dados de chuvas diárias de um período de 40 anos entre 1980 e 2019. Os cinco anos com os maiores valores de precipitações máximas diárias foram os de 1992 (169,7 mm), 1981 (150,6 mm), 1993 (140,3 mm), 1995 (132,3 mm) e 1980 (131,6 mm). O ajuste da distribuição Gumbel pelo método dos momentos mostrou-se adequado, constatado por meio do teste de aderência de Komolgorov-Smirnov com nível de significância de 5%. O ajuste da equação de chuvas intensas por regressão não linear foi considerado adequado, com R² igual a 0,9976, o que foi confirmado pela plotagem da reta 1:1. O cálculo da Precipitação Máxima Provável (PMP) diária para Goiás-GO, pelo método estatístico de Hershfield chegou a um valor de 423mm.
Analysis and Classification of Abnormal Vertebral Column by Convolutional Neural Network Algorithm
Authors: Thongking Witchuda , Mitsomwang Pusit , Sindhupakorn Bura , Tathanuch Jessada
Published: July 2022

This research applied the convolutional neural network (CNN algorithm) to determine the misalignment of vertebral column from the processed image. The raw data was the 3D-computerized tomography (CT) provided by the Suranaree University of Technology Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. There were 93 data sets that comprised 40 data of misalignment vertebral columns. These studies first extracted front, rear, left, and right images of the vertebral column from 3D CT images by RadiAnt Program (Version 2020.2). In the second step, the images were processed by the Ridge detection algorithm with various parameters. The combinations processed were of sigma 1, 4, 7, and 10 with the two low-high thresholds, 10-30 and 20-20. The last step was about the Python code development (with Tensorflow, Numpy, and Sklearn libraries) for creating the model to classify the normal and abnormal vertebral column image sets by the CNN algorithm. The best model could perform very well. The model with Ridge detection preprocessing of parameters sigma=7, low threshold=20, and high threshold=20 performed faultlessly. The performance was accuracy 100 percent, precision 100 percent, and recall 100 percent.
Characterization of fruiting body exopolysaccharide from a milky mushroom Calocybe sp. TP and its antioxidant and antitumor activity
Authors: VADNERKER Priya S. , VYAS Trupti K. , SHARMA Kishan K.
Published: July 2022

Calocybe is commonly known as milky mushroom and cultivated in India. Mushrooms have a good nutritional value and referred as healthy food. They are a good source of carbohydrate, proteins, vitamins and minerals while low in fat content. Mushrooms are well known as rich source of nutraceutical molecules too. They produce exopolysaccharides, having high antioxidant activity. Hence, the present study aims to characterize a mushroom exopolysaccharide for its antioxidant and antitumor activity. In present study, mushroom sample was collected from the Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari campus (20.9302° N, 72.9127° E). The sample was identified by morphological as well as 18S rRNA sequencing as Calocybe sp. TP (Accession No. MF737080). EPS was extracted from sample and characterized for its total carbohydrate 157.5±4.2 µg/ml. Chemical characterization of EPS by FTIR, TLC, HPLC and NMR analysis revealed that EPS contain glucose monomer in structure. Antioxidant activity measured by ABTS and DPPH showed 76.98% and 80.83% respectively. Antitumor activity was examined using MDA-MB-231 cell line and expressed 67.73% cell inhibition. Thus, EPS produced by Calocybe sp. TP can be used as antioxidant and antitumor molecule.
Biochemical composition and antioxidant activity of the mannoprotein preparation obtained yeast biomass from wine industry waste
Authors: BEȘLIU Alina , CHISELIȚA Natalia , CHISELIȚA Oleg , EFREMOVA Nadejda , TOFAN Elena , SPRINCEAN Ana , DANILIȘ Marina
Published: July 2022

In this study, the procedure of obtaining new biologically active mannoprotein preparation based on the yeast biomass from the residues of the wine industry, namely the production of Merlot dry red wine is presented. The process for obtaining of the preparation includes lysis of the yeast cell wall with sodium phosphate buffer, extraction of anthocyanins by treatment with 50% alcohol solution, hydrolysis with 1N NaOH, sedimentation of mannoproteins with ethyl alcohol, centrifugation and dissolution of purified sediment in distilled water, standardization of the preparation obtained up to a concentration of 10 mg/ml. As a result, it has been established that the mannoprotein preparation possesses a valuable biochemical composition characterized by a high content of proteins, carbohydrates, anthocyanins, and a wide range of minerals, macro, microelements, and does not practically contain heavy metals. Due to its biochemical composition, the preparation, also, possessed antioxidant activities and high catalase and superoxide dismutase activity. In conclusion, we can mention that the varied biochemical composition, antioxidant, and enzymatic activity highlight the high biological value of the mannoprotein preparation and the enormous potential for implementation in various fields, especially in animal husbandry and viticulture, food and cosmetic industry.
Pentingnya Kepuasan Konsumen Untuk Meningkatkan Loyalitas Pelanggan
Authors: Ni Luh Nurkariani
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of price, product quality, and service quality on increasing customer loyalty at UD. Surya Jati uses a quantitative approach where customer satisfaction is an intervening variable, then data collection uses documentation techniques and a survey sample of 85 people. In this survey, the sample is consumers who do business in a company, and the results of the impact analysis of this survey show that product quality has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, and service quality is a positive and significant factor. Customer satisfaction and price have positive and negative effects on customer loyalty, product quality has positive and negative effects on customer loyalty, service quality has positive and negative effects, customer satisfaction has positive and negative effects on customer loyalty. Impact on discounts. Customer satisfaction has a positive and significant effect, service quality has a positive and significant effect on customer retention, and customer retention provides customer satisfaction.
Pengaruh Harga, Kualitas Pelayanan Dan Lokasi Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pada Konsumen Alfamart
Authors: I Ketut Sudarnaya  , Sukadana I Made
Published: July 2022

This research aims to find out the Effect of Price, Service Quality and Location on Purchasing Decisions in Alfamart Consumers (Case Study at Alfamart Raya Sangsit). This research uses quantitative approach methods. The number of samples used in this study was 99 respondents. The analytical techniques used in this study are Validity and Reliability Test, Multiple Linear Regression Analysis, Classical Assumption Test, Determination Analysis Model Test, and F-Test and Hypothesis Test with T-Test. The results of the purchase decision on Alfamart Raya Sangsit consumers by 84.6% and 15.4% were influenced by other factors not studied in the study. Therefore, the company needs to pay attention to the variables that affect consumer purchasing decisions so that it can be used as a study in strategic decision making in increasing sales volume.
Efektivitas audiovisual berbantuan QR-Code dalam pembelajaran teks eksplanasi di SMKN 1 Simpang Rimba
Authors: Septiani Yani
Published: July 2022

This research was conducted on the lack of interest and enthusiasm of the students in the use of learning media that affect student learning outcomes. The goal is how far the effectiveness of the QR Code in understanding the explanatory text at SMK Negeri 1 Simpang Rimba, South Bangka. This learning is based on the theory of learning approach based on higher order thinking skills. This research method uses One Shot Case Study. The research data are in the form of pretest and posttest that understanding the explanatory text in formative test with high level questions and questionnaires. The results of the study are showing video footage with QR Code is more effective in understanding explanatory text and it can help students think critically.
Penerapan model problem based learning (PBL) berbantuan media iSpring pada materi larutan elektrolit dan non elektrolit
Authors: Felentina Feronica , Agus Kembaren
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the average learning outcomes and learning motivation with the iSpring Media Assisted Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model compared to conventional learning models. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Sunggal with the samples in this study were 2 classes, namely the experimental class in class X IPA 2 and the control class in class X IPA 3 which were obtained using purposive sampling technique. The research instrument consisted of a test instrument in the form of validated questions and a non-test instrument in the form of a learning motivation questionnaire. The results of the study for learning motivation using the independent sample t-test at = 0.05, the tcount value was 1.81. The results of the study on learning outcomes showed that the average value with the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model was 84.58 while the average value in the conventional learning model was 77.50. The gain calculation shows that the increase in learning outcomes in the experimental class is 72% with criteria while the control class is 68% with moderate criteria. From the results of the study, it was obtained that the tcount value was 4.94 Ha, which was accepted, namely the learning outcomes of students who were taught with the Problem Based Learning learning model assisted by the Ispring media were higher than the learning outcomes of students who were taught using conventional learning models on electrolyte and non electrolyte solutions. While the research results for the correlation test is 0.333. Thus, there is a significant correlation between learning motivation to increase student learning outcomes in the experimental class by 11%. This shows that the higher the motivation, the higher the learning outcomes, and vice versa.
EVALUATION OF SOME SILVICULTURAL PRACTICES IN KUTAHYA DISTRICT
Authors: ERTUĞRUL Gülnur Saba , BİLİR Nebi
Published: July 2022

Afforestation of forest fire area, natural regeneration and routine afforestation areas which were basic silvicultural practices were investigated based on Kutahya Forest District by three sampled areas which was each 1000 m2 of each practices by height, diameter, age and number of seedlings/reproductions to contribute forestry practices, in this study. Results of study showed that number of individuals (266) and average height (295.5 cm) were the highest in natural regeneration areas, while diameter at base was the highest (8.5 cm) in routine afforestation areas. Ages of forest fire area and routine afforestation areas were similar (8.8 and 8.9 years), while it was higher (10.5 years) in natural regeneration area. There were large differences among sampled areas within method for the characteristics. The variation could be because of mother tree or also called seed tree which were used in the practices. Significant differences (p<0.01) were found among forest fire, natural regeneration, and routine afforestation areas, and within practice among sampled areas by results of analysis of variance. The results emphasized importance of local forestry practices and regeneration methods. However, there could be many environmental and biological factors in the variation such as species, method, edaphic and age. Duncan’s multiple range’s test showed that height had the highest heterogeneous than other characteristics. It showed importance of height as a selection criterion for forestry practices to obtain higher quality and quantity forest products. Positive and significant (p<0.01) relations among the characteristics were estimated by results of phenotypic correlation analysis. The results could be used for early tending practices such as early and cultural stages. Some suggestions were given such as tending, method of silvicultural practices and for other practices based on results of the study. However, the present study had limited areas. New studies should be carried out in different regions and species, and also characteristics to give accurate conclusions for the forestry practices.
Motives for Veganism and the Influence of Social Media
Authors: Horn Lisa , Budulan Mirabela-Andreea , Loghin Mirela
Published: July 2022

Veganism is a lifestyle choice and movement that is becoming increasingly popular, especially with the use of social media. The number of persons deciding to go vegan is growing and the decision itself is being influenced by several factors. Whether they are intrinsic or extrinsic, the aim of this study was to identify which are the most common motives when it comes to this decision. Another objective was to analyze the influence of social media in following a vegan diet. An online questionnaire was conducted at the beginning of May 2022. The target group was represented by people who are following a vegan diet, 34 participants being considered in the results. Three motives were mentioned the most: animal welfare (76.5 % of the respondents), health aspects (73.5 % of the respondents) and environmental concerns (41.2 % of the respondents). An open question revealed that aspects of well-being and health were considered as the main motive to follow a vegan diet (32.4 % of respondents). The study also reveals several insights about the social media usage of vegans. They are mostly interested in food and health related content and use the platforms to inform themselves about veganism. The research findings imply that vegans who frequently use social media are often motivated by health-related factors. The study offers interesting starting points for future research about veganism.
Saturated arterial coordinate control strategy optimization considering macroscopic fundamental diagram
Authors: Lin Xuanhua , Lin Xiaohui , Chen Kelian
Published: July 2022

MFD is widely used in traffic state evaluation because of its description of the macro level of urban road net-work. Aiming at the control strategy optimization problem of urban arterial road network under saturated traffic flow state, this study analyzes the MFD characteristics of a typical three-segment "ascending-stable-descending segment" and its advantages in characterizing the macroscopic operation efficiency of the road network, a arte-rial coordination control strategy considering MFD is proposed. According to the characteristics of MFD, it is proposed that the slope of the ascending segment and the capacity of the road network represent the operating efficiency of the free flow and saturated flow of the road network respectively. The traffic flow and density data of road segment are obtained by the road detector through Vissim simulation software. Aiming at the problem that the MFD is too discrete due to unreasonable control strategy or traffic condition, and in order to extract the MFD optimization target indicators, it is proposed to extract the key boundary points of the MFD by the “tic-tac-toe” method and divide the MFD state by Gaussian mixture clustering. The genetic algorithm integrates the multi-objective particle swarm algorithm as the solution algorithm, and the simulation iterative process is com-pleted through Python programming and the com interface of Vissim software. In order to verify the validity of the model and algorithm, the actual three-intersections arterial road network is used for verification, and the model in this study is compared with the optimization model without considering MFD, the model solved by traditional algebraic method, and the optimization model solved by typical multi-objective particle swarm. Re-sults show that the model in this research performs well in efficiency indicators such as total delay, average delay, and queue coefficient. At the same time, the MFD form has highest stability, the control effect is the best in the saturated state. The solution algorithm GA-MOPSO also has a better solution effect.
Informal Learning and Non-Formal Education for Development
Authors: Latchem Colin Robert
Published: July 2022

The following article examines the issues of open, distance and technology-based informal learning and non-formal education for individual and community development. It argues that these two modes of education, which are estimated to constitute 70-90% of lifelong learning, are insufficiently represented in the literature of open and distance learning and development. To ensure that these forms of provision take their rightful place alongside the mainstream systems of formal education, it is posited that far more research and evaluation is needed in order to demonstrate their potential and evidence quality in their outputs, outcomes and impacts.
Feasability of Open Schooling in Disturbed Areas: A Case Study of Afghanistan
Authors: Mitra Sushmita
Published: July 2022

Most countries have enshrined right to education in their constitution but in reality to fulfil this commitment countries do face a number of challenges. And this is true with the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, which unlike other countries has a long history of war, conflicts, insurgency and hence insecurity. Although there have been positive steps towards rehabilitation of the education system and signs of promises can be seen in its achievements, access to quality education remains inequitable particularly across the provinces as a result of remoteness and geographical isolation, harsh climate, insecurity which impedes growth and sustainability of access points, high gender gap in all sectors of education particularly from lower secondary stage to higher stages of education, poor infrastructure prevalent in most schools, untrained teachers and low number of female teachers affecting participation, retention and continuity of studies.This paper highlights the current school educational status in Afghanistan to reveal the daunting challenges still existing to confront for the country to achieve its constitutional goals. It will also points out how Open schooling system can take charge of the challenges in Afghanistan to provide a channel of educational opportunities to those who cannot and do not go to school particularly the girls and women.  (Note:This article was orginally presented in: The International Conference on Education for All: Role of Open Schooling, 13th -15th March 2013, New Delhi)