bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
128-Bit Secured Hybrid Key for Cryptographic Algorithms
Authors:   Department of ECE, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Tamilnadu, India, Sridevi Sathya Priya S
Published: February 2022

In this paper a high degree of accuracy coupled with enhanced security 128 bit hybrid cryptographic key is generated. This key is generated by considering more than one biometric template. Then to increase the security further, it is fused with an binding key, using the fuzzy commitment scheme. Brute force attack is applied to steal the key which is used for encryption by the hackers. The hybrid key that is generated from the multimodal biometric and further fused with the binding key has high randomness than other generated keys and so it has less possibility of cracking by the brute force attack. The proposed hybrid key is more random when compared to other keys in the frequency test by 5.21%, and the frequency test for blocks by 0.2% and in the overlapping and non overlapping tests by 30%.
Automated Attendance System with Facial Recognition Using Python
Authors:   Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Chauhan Abhi , Pandey Shashwat , Bathla Shikha
Published: February 2022

Face recognition is among the most productive image processing applications and has a pivotal role in the technical field. Recognition of the human face is an active issue for authentication purposes specifically in the context of attendance of students. Attendance system using face recognition is a procedure of recognizing students by using face biostatistics based on the high definition monitoring and other computer technologies. The development of this system is aimed to accomplish digitization of the traditional system of taking attendance by calling names and maintaining pen-paper records. Current attendance strategies are tedious and time-consuming. Attendance records can be easily manipulated by manual recording. The traditional process of making attendance and present biometric systems are vulnerable to proxies. This paper is therefore proposed to tackle all these problems.
Performance Evaluation for Detection of Cardiovascular Disease Using Different Methods
Authors: S Sathawane Neerajkumar , M. Gokhale U. , Padole Dinesh
Published: February 2022

In today's fast-moving world, where people are busy at work and less aware of their health. Our cities become smart cities, and villages connect with them. However, health facilities in villages and remote areas of the country are still not sig nificantly developed. Treatment costs for low-income people are out of budget, so we are trying to create a system where the system can be used remotely. Here we diag nose the arrythmia’s while capturing the ECG and sending both components to the end-user for diagnosis.
Antioxidant, Cytotoxic Activities and Characterization of Secondary Metabolites of Endophytic Fungus Schizophyllum commune isolated from Coleus amboinicus (Lour.) Leaves
Authors: Romadhonsyah Fitra , Gemantari Baiq Maylinda , Nurrochmad Arief , Wahyuono Subagus , Astuti Puji
Published: February 2022

Schizophyllum commune (fam Schizophyllaceae) is an endophytic fungus isolated from a medicinal plant Coleus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. This study was aimed to identify metabolite profiles, characterize bioactivities (antioxidant and cytotoxic), and analyze metabolite production of the fungus due to light exposure and initial fungal culture age. Fungal cultures aged 7, 14, and 21 days old on PDA were incubated in Potato Dextrose Broth (PDB) fermentation medium for 2 weeks either in full light or dark condition. Metabolite profiles were analyzed using thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 3-(4,5-dimethyl thiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assays were used to determine antioxidant and cytotoxic activity. The results showed that light exposure and different age of fungal cultures affected metabolite production based on TLC analysis. Phytochemical screening of ethyl acetate extract of fermentation indicated the presence of flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, phenols, and alkaloids. There are five major compounds detected by GC-MS. Bioactive screening showed that this extract had DPPH scavenging activity (IC50 = 109.19 ± 0.77 µg/mL) and cytotoxic activities, the best cytotoxic activity was on HeLa cell (IC50 = 492.23 ± 24,43 µg/mL) with selectivity index (SI) value is 2.33.
Anti-Hyperglycemic effect of Polyherbal Formulation in Glucose Loaded and Epinephrine Induced Hyperglycemic Wistar rats
Authors: Gawali Vikas B , Vyawahare Niraj S
Published: February 2022

The poly herbal plant extracts were efficient in reducing the elevated glucose level than the independent use of plants. The poly herbal formulation were containing the extracts of Syzgium cumini, Annona squamosa, Momordica charantia, Tinospora cordifolia, Gymnema sylvestre and Curcuma longa. This poly herbal formulation was studied for anti-hyperglycemic activity in the glucose loaded and epinepharine induced hyperglycemic rats. The animal were divided into 5 groups each group had 6 animals; group no 1 was positive control, group no2, 3, 4 were different dose of poly herbal formulation PHF 225 mg/kg, PHF 450 mg/kg and PHF 850 mg/kg respectively and group no 5 was treated by Metformin 500mg/kg. The rats were treated for a period of 7 days, blood glucose level and biochemical parameters were measured on 7thday. The polyherbal formulation significantly (p<0.01) reduced the elevated blood glucose level in epinephrine and glucose induced hyperglycemic rats when compared with positive control group. The PHF has significantly (p<0.05) lower HDL, VDL and cholesterol as compared with the positive control groups. The epinephrine is known to enhance glucagon secretion by α-cells of pancreas and activation of β receptors resulting in an increased glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis, thereby increases blood glucose level. The active phyto-constituents present in poly herbal formulation are flavonoids and phenolic compounds, triterpene saponins known as gymnemic acids, gymnemasaponins promote the release of insulin and delay the absorption of glucose.
Medication Adherence and Characteristics of Hypertensive Patients: A Study in Rural Areas
Authors: Husnawati Husnawati , Sukandar Elin Yulinah , Anggadiredja Kusnandar
Published: February 2022

Hypertension is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Several studies have shown that control of hypertension is still low, and the main reason is the low medication adherence to taking medication for patients, especially in rural areas. It can lead to treatment failure, consequently increasing morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study is to describe the adherence to medication and observance the characteristics of hypertensive patients in rural areas. A cross-sectional design is used in this study. It was adopted to facilitate the survey of hypertensive patients in rural areas. This research was conducted in several districts in the city of Pekanbaru which is a rural area. The sample consisted of 220 patients with hypertension using the quota sampling technique. The characteristics of patients were measured using a validated questionnaire, and patient adherence was measured by the MGL (Morisky, Green and Levine) adherence scale. The results of the study involving 220 respondents showed that the majority of respondents were women, with an age range of 45-59 years (middle age) and with a low level of education (elementary school graduates). The duration of illnesses was >1-5 years with the majority (50.9%) of patients having a low level of medication adherence. There is no association between patient’s characteristics and adherence. Adherence to taking medication for hypertensive patients in rural areas is low. Pharmacists need to give full attention and think of appropriate interventions to increase patient adherence with medication in rural areas.
Phytochemical profiling of hot and cold alcoholic extract from Spirulina platensis alga and Comparison between two extracts against multidrug -resistant bacteria
Authors: Fayyad Raghad J. , Dwaish Ahmed S. , Ali Sulman Istabreq Muhammed , Lefta Siham N.
Published: February 2022

Background: Bacterial infections are one of the prominent problems causing death, health troubles and physical disabilities all over the world. Objective: This study was aimed to compare between hot and cold alcoholic extract of Spirulina platensis. Materials and Methods: in regards to antibacterial efficacy against several multidrug-resistant Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, Spirulina was isolated from a freshwater station located in Baghdad, then identified in consideration to molecular analysis and morphologically. algal extracts were prepared using 70% methanol through Soxhlet and maceration extraction methods, antibacterial activity for both algal extracts was carried out by using agar well diffusion assay against several bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcussp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella sp. and Serratia marscesence), also antibiotic sensitivity was determined for five different antibiotics (Gentamycin, levofloxacin, Netilimicin, Meropeneme, Cefixime) against tested bacteria. Results: The results showed that hot methanolic extract gives higher inhibition zones than cold extract. Besides, GC-Mass assessments resulted to identify biologically active chemicals (36 in hot and 6 in cold) as well as many Phyto-compounds within algal extract respectively. Conclusions: hot alcoholic extract of Spirulina platensis a good and safe choice to treat diseases caused by multi drug-resistant human pathogenic bacteria.
Quinazolinone - A Biologically Active Scaffold
Authors: T Rashmi , Ruba Priya M Gnana , Murugan V
Published: February 2022

The heterocyclic fused ring quinazolinone has drawn an enormous consideration owing to its expanded functions in the sector of pharmaceutical chemistry. Quinazolinone is reported for its varied organic actions and compound with complete substitutions furnish at the side of information of a goal with working out of the molecular sorts that will work together with the goal receptors. Quinazolinones is taken into account as a very important chemical for the synthesis of quite a lot of physiological significance and pharmacological utilized molecule.The broad and potent activity of quinazolinone has established it as one of the biologically important scaffolds. This article is an effort to highlight the importance of the quinazolinone in the present context and the promise they hold for the future.
Strategies for Integrating Straight Rebar in 3DCP Columns and Shear Walls
Authors: Anton Ana-Maria , Reiter Lex , Skevaki Eleni
Published: February 2022

3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) is one of the most used digital fabrication processes with concrete as it allows the shaping of concrete into freeform geometries that optimize material use without the need for formworks. Despite the recent advancements of the technology, incorporating reinforcement remains one of its main shortcomings that obstruct it from being used in structural applications. The presented work proposes a diagonal grid of intersecting straight rebars as a reinforcement strategy for 3DCP. By acting as a guide for reinforcement in two directions, the resulting diagrid lattice offers structural efficiency and takes advantage of the geometric freedom of the fabrication process to integrate open channels during printing. Those can serve either as formwork for casting structural concrete or as channels for post-tensioning. The building components use less amount of concrete overall together with linear, inexpensive rebars. This design strategy was tested in a series of columns and a wall element and could be further extended to slabs. From a structural standpoint, the materialized prototypes should be tested and evaluated against existing structural systems for reinforced concrete.
Felt-Concrete Composites in Architecture and Design
Authors: Becker Mirco
Published: February 2022

The paper explores the possibilities of a composite of needle-felt fibres and cement-based matrix for designing and fabricating architectural elements. It summarizes the longer standing design-research undertaking in needle-felting as a novel method for creating materially graded objects without the use of formwork. The work is conducted on a design prototype of a chair to emphasise the integrative nature of this material system. This approach allows the study of all aspects from the fabrication process, the function of details, structural behaviour, and user experience.

Needle fleeting has a long tradition in arts and craft for manually forming intricate objects such as figurines or applying ornaments to textile objects. The main feature of felt material is that it can bring fibrous material into a stable shape. This process has been digitized by Disney Research proposing needle felting as a way of 3D-printing fibrous material[1]. Becker et al. also proposed a robotic process for robotically 3D-printing felt shapes [2] which form the base for a material composite of felt-fibers and a cement based matrix. Their paper argues for functionally graded architectural elements where the composite of felt and cement can provide for tensile reinforcement, compressive strength, insulation, and different haptic surfaces. Based these methods here a replica of IKEA® Leifarne chair is realized, showcasing a range of felt-concrete composite applications integrated in a single object.
Preface
Authors: Fromm Asko
Published: February 2022

On November 4, 2021, the symposium "Vision and Strategies for Reinforcing Additively Manufactured (AM) Concrete Structures" scientific network "Adaptive Reinforcement of Geometrically Complex Cementitious Shaped Structures" was hosted at the Technical University of Dresden to conclude the funding period.
The aim of this network, which is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), was to increase the design freedom in the use of cementitious materials through the use of end-to-end digital processes.
The complexity of this task was reflected in the group of participants, which included architects and civil engineers as well as computer scientists and materials scientists.
In addition to its many positive properties, the cement material, which is important for architecture, has clear weaknesses, particularly in the transmission of tensile forces. Without the addition of reinforcement, the potential of the material is significantly limited. Processing in an automated process such as so-called 3D printing does not initially change this. Regardless of the design, economic and ecological advantages associated with AM processes, the mechanical properties may even deteriorate without the integration of reinforcement. The known reinforcement methods, i.e. the use of rods and mats, usually cannot be integrated into the automated processes. In order to be able to use the mentioned potentials nevertheless, new reinforcement methods have to be developed for this purpose.
During the symposium, various approaches, methods and materials were presented, as well as solutions for the complete elimination of reinforcement.
Yeni Tip Koronavirüs (Covid-19) Biyolojik Bir Silah Olabilir mi? Çorum İlinde Yaşayan Bireylerin Düşünceleri Üzerine Bir Alan Araştırması
Authors: KURTCU Musa , DEMİR Emre , KİRAZ Murat , AYDOĞDU Gülçin
Published: February 2022

Amaç: Yeni tip Koronavirüs (COVID-19) 2019 yılının Aralık ayında Çin’in Wuhan kentinde ortaya çıkmıştır. 2020 yılında tüm dünyayı etkisi altına alan ve hızla yayılan koronavirüs, milyonlarca kişinin hayatını kaybetmesinin yanı sıra ekonomik ve psiko-sosyal sorunlara neden olmuştur. Ülkeler ve organizasyonlar bir yandan virüsün yayılmasını ve insanlara olan etkilerini azaltmak için tedbirler alırken, bir yandan da ani bir şekilde ortaya çıkan ve hızla yayılan bir pandemi karşısında hazırlıksız yakalanmışlardır. İnsanlar pandemi nedeniyle bu süreçte kendilerini ve ailelerini korumak amacıyla genel tedbirlere uymaya özen gösterirken, bir yandan da dünya genelinde gerek sosyal yaşamda gerek ekonomik yaşamda gerçekleşen değişikliklere şahitlik etmektedir. Bu nedenle insanların yeni tip koronavirüs ve kaynağı hakkındaki düşünceleri, maske ve sosyal mesafe gibi virüsten korunmaya yönelik tedbirler hakkındaki düşünceleri ve aşıya karşı yaklaşımlarına ilişkin düşünceleri önem arz etmektedir. Bu çalışmada Çorum ilinde yaşayan bireylerin koronavirüsün biyolojik bir silah olup olmadığı teorisi hakkındaki düşüncelerinin kapsamlı bir analizinin yapılması amaçlanmıştır.
Gereç ve yöntem: Çorum ilinde yaşayan bireylerin konu hakkındaki düşünceleri anket yöntemiyle elde edilmiş ve veriler istatistiksel olarak analiz edilmiştir.
Bulgular: Çalışmaya toplam 640 kişi katılmıştır. Katılımcıların yaklaşık %61’i koronovirüsün biyolojik bir silah olduğunu düşünmektedir. Araştırmaya katılanların eğitim durumu, meslekleri ve gelir durumu ile COVID-19’un biyolojik silah olup olmadığı düşünceleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki bulunmuştur (P=0,001; P=0,004; P<0,001; P=0,001; P<0,001; P=0,022). Katılımcıların cinsiyeti, medeni durumu ve yaşadığı yer ile COVID-19’un biyolojik silah olup olmadığı düşünceleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki bulunamamıştır (p>0,05).
Sonuç: Koronavirüs Ebola, MERS ve SARS gibi ciddi salgın hastalıklara neden olan virüs ailelerine benzemektedir.
Topological Photonics
Authors: Segev Mordechai (Moti)
Published: February 2022

I will present an overview on the field of Topological Photonics, with an emphasis on the Foundations, on Topological Insulator Lasers, and on current challenges.
Menelusuri Makna Lirik dalam Lagu-lagu Pujian Kristen Karismatik
Authors: Sasongko Michael Hari , Tompo Hengki Bonifasius
Published: February 2022

Psikologi musik adalah bidang kajian yang digunakan untuk menganalisis perilaku manusia yang disebabkan oleh unsur-unsur musikal. Namun pada dasarnya musik tidak hanya dapat dipahami dari perspektif psikologi untuk menganalisis perilaku manusia. Selama ini ini dalam konteks ibadah Kristen, perilaku manusia disebabkan oleh aspek-aspek musikal seperti melodi, ritme dan harmoni. Ketiga unsur ini bukanlah satu-satunya cara untuk melihat kekuatan musik dalam mengubah perilaku manusia. Di balik semua itu ada cara lain untuk mengkaji perilaku manusia, yaitu analisis makna. Kekuatan makna ini dipandang mampu mengubah perilaku manusia. Metode yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah metode studi pustaka dan kritik sastra, dibarengi dengan telaah teori komunikasi. Melalui teori komunikasi, kekuatan makna dapat diidentifikasi, melalui proses interpretasi dan asosiasi, hingga terjadi perubahan perilaku. Perubahan perilaku ini juga karena adanya hubungan personal antara manusia dan transenden, bahkan hubungan ini memiliki makna yang lebih dalam dari musik itu sendiri. Dalam musik gereja, musik hanyalah sarana, tetapi lirik di dalamnya mengacu pada Alkitab, sehingga lirik dalam musik gereja dapat disebut "sastra doa Kristen”.
Komunikasi Guru PAK dalam Memacuh Minat Belajar Siswa
Authors: Ansanay Willem Frans
Published: February 2022

Membangun komunikasi yang baik dalam proses pembelajaran antara guru PAK dan siswa membawa pengaruh yang berdampak bagi peningkatan minat belajar siswa. Hal ini diketahui dengan adanya pengaruh positif yang signifikan atas kemampuan komunikasi dalam pembelajaran yang dilakukan oleh guru terhadap minat belajar siswa. Selain daripada itu, komunikasi guru PAK dalam memicu minat belajar siswa harus selaras dengan kebenaran berdasarkan Alkitab sebagai dasar dalam melaksanakan tugas dan tanggungjawabnya sebagai guru yang mampu berkomunikasi secara baik, dengan menampilkan informasi berupa pesan, ide atau gagasan, perasaan, dengan menggunakan kata-kata verbal, isyarat nonverbal, tulisan, dari guru kepada siswa, sehingga terjadi interaksi yang mempengaruhi pola pikir, sikap, dan tinggkah laku siswa dalam siklus pembelajaran yang ada. Terdapat beberapa tokoh dalam Alkitab baik dalam Perjanjian Lama dan Perjanjian Baru menggambarkan suatu komunikasi antara Allah dengan mereka menunjukkan bahwa suatu komunikasi harus disertai tanggungjawab yang benar sesuai kehendak Allah. Komunikasi adalah alat dan sarana yang sangat dibutuhkan oleh manusia termasuk guru PAK yang dapat menghasilkan minat dalam belajar. Minat merupakan keinginan untuk memperhatikan dan melakukan kegiatan untuk meraih sesuatu di kemudian hari. Minat sangat berpengaruh terhadap proses pembelajaran. Hal ini sangat jelas sebab komunikasi yang baik adalah bentuk komunikasi interaktif yang dapat menghasilkan minat belajar bagi siswa dalam menyampaikan informasi dan melakukan interaksi yang di dalamnya mengandung pengetahuan yang baik, dan dapat bermanfaat bagi siswa melalui guru PAK yang bertanggungjawab dalam proses belajar mengajar yang dipengaruhi faktor keterbukaan, empati, positif, kesimbangan, percaya diri, kesegaran, dengan adanya menajemen interaksi yang baik, jujur dalam berbicara serta penuh perhatian. Hal inilah yang menjadi kunci terbaik dalam pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan oleh guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen.
Signifikansi Pelayanan Anak Sebuah Tinjauan Eksegesis Markus 10: 13–16
Authors: Wicaksono Arif
Published: February 2022

Penginjilan menjadi fokus penting bagi pengikut Yesus Kristus. Perintah tersebut menekankan orang percaya untuk melakukan tindakan misi penginjilan kepada orang-orang yang belum mendengar Injil. Namun problematika muncul dalam memahami misi dalam konteks orang percaya yang mengalami disabilitas, yang mana mereka tidak dapat melakukan perintah Amanat Agung untuk pergi memberitakan Injil karena kecacatan. Melalui metode studi pustaka penelitian ini mendeskripsikan reformulasi teologi penginjilan bagi orang percaya yang tidak mengalami disabilitas fisik kepada orang percaya dalam konteks penyandang disabilitas fisik. Hasil dari penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa orang percaya yang menyandang disabilitas tetap dapat melakukan misi pemberitaan Injili sama dengan orang percaya lainnya, namun dengan pola dan prinsip yang berbeda namun satu tujuan yaitu Yesus Kristus disaksikan dan diberitakan.
Media Pembelajaran Pada Narasi Panggilan Musa Sebagai Sarana Meningkatkan Kemampuan Kognitif
Authors: Larosa Setiaman
Published: February 2022

Penelitian yang menganalisis pengaruh media pembelajaran terhadap kemampuan kognitif peserta didik masih jarang digemakan. Kebanyakan ahli mengaitkannya dengan minat, motivasi ataupun prestasi belajar. Meskipun peningkatan kemampuan kognitif dapat dibuktikan melalui prestasi peserta didik, tetapi kognitif seharusnya mempunyai porsi yang besar dalam pembahasan manfaat media yang kurang diperhatikan saat ini. Untuk membuktikan hal ini, penulis melakukan studi kepustakaan dengan meneliti narasi panggilan Musa oleh TUHAN pada Keluaran pasal 3 dan 4. Dalam teks tersebut ditemukan bahwa TUHAN menggunakan media tertentu bukan supaya Musa tertarik dan termotivasi saja melainkan supaya ia mengerti makna panggilan Tuhan itu dan melalui media, TUHAN membuat Musa menyadari akan panggilan ilahinya. Dengan kata bernuansa pendidikan, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa TUHAN membuat Musa memahami pengetahuan secara kognitif mengenai panggilan dan pengutusannya. Melalui media, Musa mengalami peningkatan kemampuan kognitif dalam pikirannya sehingga ia tidak ragu lagi untuk melangkah ke Mesir dan segera membebaskan umat Israel dari penindasan Mesir. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis menganalisis empat media yang dijadikan TUHAN sebagai media pembelajaran yakni semak duri, tongkat, tangan dan Harun, saudara Musa. Melalui empat media inilah, Musa memahami dengan benar apa arti panggilan hidupnya yang sesungguhnya.
DIVERSIFIED SUPPORT FOR SCIENCE PARKS' RESIDENTS
Authors:   Institute of Regional Economics Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Smirnova E. A.
Published: February 2022

Science parks in Russian regions are analysed in the study. The first part of the study is devoted to the contemporary literature review on the science parks' development and their role in the economy. The second part of the research contains Russian science parks' empirical data analysis.
ISSUES OF ECONOMIC ZONING CONSIDERING THE SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF RUSSIA
Authors:   NRU HSE - St. Petersburg, Khodachek A. M. , Stepanova E. S. ,   NRU HSE - St. Petersburg
Published: February 2022

The article tries to assess modern territorial structure of the Russian Federation and compare the proposed division into economic regions and future macro-regions with the existing scheme of federal districts. The features of current and proposed economic zoning based on Spatial development strategy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2025 are disclosed.
REGIONAL POLICY IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors:   North-West Institute of Management - branch of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation, Khodachek G. M.
Published: February 2022

The article discusses the principles of regional policy. The influence of economic integration on the level of socio-economic development of territories is estimated on the basis of an analysis of a group of factors. The main features of the regional policy that meet the needs of the development of territories are considered.
PERMANENT RESIDENTS AS A GOAL OF CUSTOMER ORIENTATION IN THE TERRITORIAL MANAGEMENT
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State the University of Economics, Khodko S. Т.
Published: February 2022

The article covers a list of approaches to the state and municipal management as well as clarification of the territorial marketing states form the position of various consumers in the “permanent resident” target group: customers and clients. Customer-centric orientation approaches are presented.
ASSESSMENT OF THE COMPLIANCE OF THE REGION'S ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITH MODERN REQUIREMENTS FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
Authors:   Institute of Regional Economics Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Fesenko R. S.
Published: February 2022

The article proposes a method for assessing the compliance of the region's ecological and economic development with modern requirements for sustainable production and consumption, based on the decomposition of the basic ratio of sustainable production and consumption (maximizing the standard of living per unit of ecological footprint). An assessment of the compliance of the ecological and economic development of the region with the modern requirements of sustainable production and consumption in the regions of the Northwestern Federal District of the Russian Federation is carried out according to the proposed method.
THE MAIN TRENDS OF "SMART HOUSING AND UTILITIES" AND THE PERSONNEL COMPONENT OF THE DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDUSTRY
Authors:   Institute of Regional Economics Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Shirnova S. A.
Published: February 2022

The article discusses the main trends in the transformation of the housing and communal services sector in the conditions of digital development of the economy and society. The state of the housing and communal services sector is determined taking into account the modern system of indicative analysis. The processes of building the digital infrastructure of housing and communal services within the framework of the concepts of "Smart housing and communal services" and "Smart home" are investigated. The problems of staffing of housing and communal services by specialized workers and IT specialists are considered.
IMPLEMENTATION RISKS OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
Authors:   Institute of Regional Economics Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Djanelidze M. G.
Published: February 2022

The article is devoted to the analysis of the risks of implementing innovative strategies associated with the gaps identified by the author between the systems of strategic planning and management. Insufficient elaboration of innovative development management mechanisms is shown, a mismatch between the processes of its strategic planning and implementation mechanisms is revealed. The characteristics of the management system that are critical for the successful implementation of innovative development strategies have been identified. It is shown that the existing practices of state strategizing of innovative development do not fully take into account its features as an object of management. The problems associated with the insufficient development of mechanisms for strategic management of innovative development are also identified and directions for their improvement are outlined.
ECOLOGICAL AND CLIMATIC ASPECTS OF THE PEOPLE'S CONSERVATION OF THE REGIONS OF RUSSIA
Authors:   Institute of Regional Economics Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, ZAMYATINA M. F.
Published: February 2022

The article considers the preservation and improvement of the health of the population in the regions of the Russian Federation as an important component of the problem of people's preservation; substantiates the need to take into account the negative impact of the environmental and climatic factor on the health of the population and improve the regulatory framework; based on the results of sanitary and hygienic monitoring, positive trends and problems of sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population in the regions are analyzed; briefly formulates recommenda-tions, including the transition to environmentally sustainable development of the country and regions and the achievement of sustainable development goals.
THE ECONOMY OF ST. PETERSBURG IN 2021: CHANGES, TRENDS, PRIORITIES
Authors:   Institute of Regional Economics Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kuznetsov S.V. , Gorin E. A. ,   Institute of Regional Economics Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: February 2022

The state of the economy of St. Petersburg at the end of 2020 through changes in the activities of organizations and enterprises of St. Petersburg are analyzed, as well as the most significant factors affecting the production activities of industrial enterprises of the city under crisis impacts and epidemiological restrictions. The staffing of organizations and enterprises of St. Petersburg with various categories of employees are discusses. The analysis of the goals implemented by various economic entities within the framework of the implementation of the innovation process, and their changes are given.
THE DEGREE OF INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS ON THE INCIDENCE OF HIV IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION: THE RESULTS OF REGRESSION ANALYSIS
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Rubtcova M. V. , Bolotnik A. M. ,   NRU HSE - St. Petersburg
Published: February 2022

The spread of the human immunodeficiency virus is one of the main global problems. In all countries of the world there are a number of programs aimed at combating this disease. We conducted a regression analysis to identify the most influencing factors of the population's life on the spread of HIV. The results showed that external socio-economic factors did not have a significant impact on the spread of the virus. It means that the health care system and its level of development directly affect the level of HIV prevalence in the country.
INVESTMENTS IN INNOVATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF KNOWLEDGE INTENSITY PRODUCTION AT THE ENTERPRISES OF SAINT PETERSBURG
Authors:   Institute of Regional Economics Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Rumyantsev A. A.
Published: February 2022

Investments in innovative activity for two groups of enterprises are analyzed. The achievement of the status ofknowledge intensity production by the leading enterprises of St. Petersburg was noted. The factors of the development of innovative activity in the city are highlighted.
The Challenges of the Competencies Model of Teacher Training: Examples from Chile
Authors: Espinoza Oscar , González Luis Eduardo , Sandoval Luis , McGinn Noel , Corradi Bruno
Published: February 2022

This paper reports on a qualitative evaluation of the conceptual coherence of current programs of teacher training in three Chilean universities. Influenced by the Bologna Accord’s emphasis on development of competencies, the national government recently called for a shift from teaching as transmission of disciplinary-based cognitive knowledge to a transdisciplinary development of cognitive and non-cognitive skills in knowledge production. The paper, based on narrative analysis, is the first assessment of how three universities have responded to the new approach. Intensive interviews with teacher training program directors asked about goals, decision criteria, and methods of assessing impact on teacher trainees. The most selective university is using formal mechanisms to validate trainees’ attainment of specified competencies. In the middle and less selective universities less attention is paid to internal validation and programs rely on informal assessment mechanisms not always consistent with quality assurance requirements. The paper concludes that all three universities are guided more by labor market demands and employability of their graduates than by educational theory or research on teaching practices.
Bearing Capacity Parameters for Pipe Piles in Stiff to Hard Highly Plastic Clays
Authors: Elsharief Ahmed M , Abdelrahman Rasha Abu Elgasim
Published: February 2022

The design of steel pipe piles in clay soils is faced with insufficient information regarding the parameters used forestimation of their static ultimate load capacity, namely the adhesion factor and plug length.This paper gives guides forthe selection of the mentioned parameters. Direct shear and adhesion tests were performed. The soil tested is highly plasticsilty clay statically compacted in the shear box at constant dry density and varying water content covering dry and wet ofoptimum water content. The adhesion factorwas computed for each test condition. An average value of 0.48 was foundfor the interface resistance when the water content is lower than the plastic limit. The factor was found to increase withincrease in water content for water content higher than the plastic limit.The Plug length data was generated from a construction site in Melut Basin in Southern Sudanwhere steel pipe piles of differentsizes were driven in very stiff to hard silty clay to about the same length and driving records were recorded with extra dataregarding plug lengths. Geotechnical investigation preceded the construction activities. The plug data was analyzed for theeffects of pile diameter and soil conditions on the plug length. Plug length to diameter ratio ranged between 3.8 and 8.0. Pluglength increased linearly with increasing pile diameter and an excellent linear relationship was obtained between the averageplug length for each diameter and pile diameter. Piles with small diameter gave lower resistance to penetration compared withthose with larger diameters.
A Study on Geotechnical Properties of Weak Rocks in Sudan
Authors: Osman Mohamed A. , Ali Elfatih M. , Elhaj Omer B.
Published: February 2022

Weak rocks are available in different areas in Sudan. These include sandstone, mudstone, siltstone usually referred to as Nubian Formations (N.F.). Clastic limestones are present in other areas of Sudan. Organic limestones in the form of coralline deposits are present in eastern Sudan, mainly on the Red Sea coast. Weak rocks constitute an important geological feature on which the foundations of most of the important structures are resting. The sandstone is also used as a primary buildingmaterial or as a facing stone over other construction. The geotechnical properties of these formations were investigated bydifferent insitu and laboratory testing methods. This paper summarizes the origin, distribution of Nubian formation and limestone. The paper also presents most of available data on the geotechnical properties of these formations. It is concluded that the Nubian formation and limestone coral deposit are weak rocks with poor quality of core samples; hence feld testingmay give better geocharacterization result for such deposit.
Indicators for measuring Performance of Municipal Solid Waste Management in Khartoum State
Authors: Elsadig Hala Misbah , ElTayeb Kamal
Published: February 2022

Population and urbanization growth caused an increase in the amount of solid waste generated. The 7- cleaning projects responsible for the collection and transport of Solid Waste (SW) for Khartoum State are currently unableto perform their duties to the level expected with the result that the city is unclean and there is considerable impact on the environment and health of the citizens. There is a need to quantify these general observations. This isdone by the use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This paper aims to identify a set of KPIs for measuring the performance of Solid Waste Management (SWM) system at the collection and transport level. The study targetedthe 7-cleaning projects -in particular, the operation department responsible for collection and transport of SW for each cleaning project together with the operation department at the Supervisory Authority of Cleaning Khartoum (SACKH) which supervises their work. List of 28 potential performance indicators have been identifed through the literature review. A surveyquestionnaire was conducted on a randomly selected sample of the operation departments . The statistical analysis of the collected responses was provided in 11 signifcant KPIs. It is hoped that the results of this study will becomethe frst step in developing Integrated KPIs for enhancing the performance of SWM of Khartoum state- the capital of Sudan.
Comparison between Radiance Daylight Simulation Software Results andMeasured on-Site Data
Authors: Merghani Abubakr Hussein , Bahloul Saeida Ahmed
Published: February 2022

The paper focuses on comparing the popular daylight simulation softwareresults against the measured on-site data; it investigates softwareaccuracy and its limitations when used to calculate the daylight illuminance in clear sky conditions. The objective of the study is to examine the existence of any discrepancy and identify any systematic trend between actual and predicted results. Petrodar and NTC, both high-rise office buildings in Khartoum, were selected as case studies for the validation purposes. The study concluded that the diffuse daylight was simulated more accurately than the direct component. The variation between the measured values and simulated ones occurs at the points facing direct sunlight, and mostly when the sun comes at a low angle, this variation reached twice the measured in four cases. The study highlights the need for more refinement of the software when simulating direct component of daylight in clear sky conditions.
Experimental and Finite Element (FE) Studies on the Behaviour of Horizontally Curved Composite Bridges Deck
Authors: Fageer Badria A. M. , Ahmed A. K. , Daoud Osama M. A.
Published: February 2022

This paper aims to study the behaviour of horizontally curved composite steel-concrete bridges deck slab and beams under static load, using experimental tests and nonlinear finite element analysis. Two different specimens were examined in the structure laboratory, one of them was horizontally curved composite deck slab and steel girders with full interaction between the concrete deck and the steel girders, while the other with partial interaction. Each specimen has three curved I-girders acted parallel connected with X shape cross frames. Linear Variable Differential Transducers (LVDT) and strain gauges were used at critical points to measure deflections and strain respectively. Three dimensional finite element (FE) models with 137119 elements were built and analysed using ANSYS software version 14. Models dimensions were 1/10 in both length and radius of curvature of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) full scale model. Numerical results have been compared with the experimental test results. Maximum values and distribution of both stresses and strains at top flanges, bottom flanges and the web tension zone for numerical modelling results, showed close agreement with the experimental tests results in both full and partial interaction models. Also, similar failure modes were encountered from both numerical modelling and experimental tests. Maximum deflection values obtained from numerical modelling were slightly below the experimental values and this was attributed to the stiffer numerical model. Further, mesh refinement could have increase accuracy of numerical predictions.
An Exploratory Study of Women’s Use of Public Spaces in Greater Khartoum, Sudan. Case Study of Al-Thawra Hara 72, Omdurman
Authors: Hamid Gamal M. , Taha Shaza Y.
Published: February 2022

This study explores how women’s use of public spaces in Greater Khartoumis restrained by societal norms and violence imposed upon them.Furthermore, women suffer from various forms of harassment that maketheir journeys to work a horrendous daily experience. The study is based onfieldwork conducted in Al-Thawra Hara 72, in which women’s views weregleaned through a questionnaire, focused group discussions; in addition toobservations and safety audits in the neighborhood. It was found thatwomen’s use of public spaces is very limited and is restricted to passiveactivities conducted in conjunction with their children. They tend to avoidgoing out alone or strolling in public spaces to evade violence andharassment. The paper concludes that public spaces lack facilities that couldmake women’s use of them a gratifying experience. Neighborhood planningand urban design measures are proposed to foster more women’s use ofpublic spaces.
Obituary of Prof AbuBakr A.Wahab
Authors: The “Journal of Building and Roads Research Editorial Board of
Published: February 2022

It is with great sadness and deep sorrow that the Editorial Board of the “Journal of Building and Roads Research” mourns one of its active and well respected members, the late Professor AbuBakr A. Wahab M. Salih, Professor of Civil Engineering, University ofKhartoum who passed away on Friday 25th September 2020, leaving behind him a space that can hardly be filled.
Penerapan Komunikasi Terapeutik dengan Media Flash Card pada Anak yang Mengalami Down Syndrome
Authors: Ayu Pramesti Amellya , Suci Qamaria Rezki
Published: February 2022

Down Syndrome merupakan kelainan genetik yang mengakibatkan kelainan secara fisik dan mental. Salah satu gangguan perkembangan yang dialami oleh anak yang mengalami Down Syndrome adalah  perkembangan berbicara dan berbahasa. Penelitian ini membahas mengenai kondisi salah satu siswa berkebutuhan khusus yaitu anak yang mengalami Down Syndrome di Sekolah Alam X Kota Kediri yang mengalami kesulitan dalam berbicara sehingga komunikasi dalam kesehariannya sangat terbatas. Salah satu langkah untuk mengembangkan perkembangan bicara dan bahasa bagi anak Down Syndrome yaitu dengan terapi wicara. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan efektivitas penerapan terapi wicara atau lazimnya disebut komunikasi terapeutik dengan media kartu (flashcard) pada anak Down Syndrome yang memiliki kemampuan berbicara dan berbahasa yang rendah. Adapun teknik-teknik yang digunakan adalah tahap persiapan/pra interaksi, tahap perekenalan/orientasi, tahap kerja, tahap terminasi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus, pengumpulan datanya dengan observasi, wawancara mendalam dan dokumentasi serta analisis data secara deskriptif. Hasilnya adalah subjek mendapatkan rasa ingin tahu yang lebih dari sebelumnya dengan adanya media flashcard yang membuat tertarik sehingga terdorong untuk belajar dan kemampuan bicara dan bahasa terus terasah.
Improving Students Learning Outcomes of Grade X Students of SMK Al-Mahrusiyah on Narrative Text Through the Use of Interactive PowerPoint
Authors: Dewi M Cantika Sari , Khoiruddin Untung , Uswah Maulidiyyatul
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peningkatan hasil belajar siswa pada teks naratif melalui penggunaan PowerPoint interaktif pada siswa kelas X di SMK Al-Mahrusiyah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian Tindakan kelas yang dilakukan dengan dua siklus kepada siswa kelas X TKJ C SMK Al mahrusiyah yang berjumlah 31 siswa. Pada siklus pertama, siswa masih pada tahap pembiasaan terhadap media sehingga mereka kurang fokus dan hasil nya belum maksimal. Selain itu, siswa kesulitan memahami materi di powerpoint yang semuanya menggunkan Bahasa inggris. Hal ini terlihat dari hasil test siklus 1 dimana siswa yang lulus sebanyak 64,52% atau sebanyak 20 siswa sedangkan 35,48% atau 11 siswa tidak lulus. Pada siklus 2, siswa lebih fokus dalam pembelajara dan materi di powerpoint telah diberikan terjemahan. Hal ini membuat siswa lebih mudah memahami materi. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan hasil tes siklus dua yang meningkat. 93,55% atau 29 siswa lulus sedangnkan hanya 6,45% atau 2 siswa yang tidak lulus. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan powerpoint interaktif berhasil meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa tentang teks naratif pada siswa kelas X di SMK Al-Mahrusiyah.
O ensino de História na perspectiva da diversidade sexual e de gênero: memórias e práticas docentes
Authors: Bitte Regina Celi Frechiani , Vervloet Laylla Corrêa Teixeira
Published: February 2022

Este artigo objetiva desenvolver reflexões acerca das potencialidades de um ensino de História que valorize a cultura escolar e que dialogue com conhecimentos acadêmicos e sociais, contribuindo para a formação de um protagonismo juvenil, em defesa da diversidade sexual e de gênero. Para tanto, apoia-se na abordagem metodológica da pesquisa com a História Oral, buscando socializar as memórias e narrativas de docentes atuantes na região metropolitana da Grande Vitória que trabalham a diversidade sexual e de gênero nas aulas de História da Educação Básica. A partir das narrativas dos professores, e em diálogo com a fundamentação teórica acerca da temática, realizou-se uma análise dessas práticas e propõem-se elementos que auxiliem na construção de uma identidade, em defesa da diferença e protagonismo juvenil
The sugar beet multi-talented resistance protein Rz2
Authors:   , Wetzel Veronika
Published: February 2022

Sugar beets infected with the Beet necrotic yellow vein virus show a massive proliferation of rootlets, leaf vein yellowing, and necrosis and can lead to 80 % sugar yield loss. Transmitted by the protist Polymyxa betae control of the virus is achieved by using two dominant resistance genes, Rz1 and Rz2. The focus of the presented work was to study the molecular characteristics of the resistance protein Rz2. In the first instance, we were able to confirm Rz2 as an independent monogenic resistance gene, which is mainly expressed in the root tissue of the natural host Beta vulgaris. Additionally, the TGB1 from BNYVV and other sugar beet infecting virus species were identified as avr determinant by using the experimental host N. benthamiana and transient Agrobacterium-mediated leaf infiltration as test system. In a second approach, Rz2 was functionally transferred into N. benthamiana by leaf-disk transformation to generate transgenic plants constitutively expressing Rz2. Moreover, the interaction between the two proteins was investigated by different approaches but due to experimental problems, no validated results were obtained. Furthermore, the ability of BNYVV to adapt to the resistance by evading recognition due to mutations was investigated but no virus variants were detected indicating their ability to break Rz2 mediated resistance.