bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Elastic Investigation of Piers Numbers Effects in Transverse Direction on the Stiffness of Continuous and Simply Supported Bridges
Authors:   Faculty of Building and Construction Engineering Techniques Department, Al-Mussaib Technical College, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Iraq, Naser Ali Fadhil
Published: January 2023

Piers were important structural members between superstructure and foundation of bridge which were designed to transfer and resist the vertical loads and horizontal loads (dead load of structure, traffic loads, water pressure, ice, and wind) to the foundation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of number of piers in transverse direction (horizontal distance or spacing) between piers on the static and dynamic responses for two types of bridges structure which they include continuous and simply supported bridges. Static and dynamic analysis methods were adopted to analyse the bridges structures by using CSI-bridge software. The results of static analysis for two types of bridges models (continuous and simply supported) showed that the increasing of piers numbers had significant effects on the increasing of bridge structure stiffness by decreasing the downward vertical deflection due to service loads, increasing of the resistance of prestressed loads to service loads, and increasing of compression stresses. The results of time history analysis for two types of bridges models showed that the values of natural frequency were increased when the piers numbers were increased. Traffic load frequency (vibration frequency) values were decreased with increasing of bridge piers number because of the bridge structure had more stability. It can be concluded that the values of natural frequency were more than values of traffic load frequency, indicating that the bridges structures had enough stiffness and stability.
Effects of Anthropometric Towards Interface Pressure Variables and Design Optimization on the Car Seat
Authors:   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Sabri Nabilah , Khamis Nor Kamaliana ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Tee Ng Chun ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Mat Tahir Mohd Faizal ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Besar Jailani ,   Department of Vehicle Integration & Architecture, PROTON Holdings Berhad, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: January 2023

The design optimisation of car seats is vital in ensuring comfort and safety whilst driving. The main aim of this study is to determine the relationship between anthropometric parameters, interface pressure on car seats and driver’s safety in a preferred driving position. A pressure-map sensor was used to identify the pressure patterns on the car seat. Results indicate significant relationships were found between interface pressure of car seat and certain anthropometrics dimension. A strong correlation was established amongst body mass, body mass index and interface pressure at certain body parts, with r of nearly 0.50. Majority of the anthropometric dimensions and interface pressure show medium correlations between 0.31 and 0.49. The established relationship helps to estimate the perceived comfort and safety related to the car seat design. Hence, this guideline can help to prevent driver’s fatigue by considering the elements of anthropometrics and interface pressure in the car seat design.
Evaluating Parking Characteristics of Park-and-Ride Facility at Gombak LRT Terminal Station
Authors:   Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environment Design International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kadar Hamsa Abdul Azeez , Akmal Nur Aina Syafiqah ,   Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environment Design International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Zolkepli Zurin Hafika ,   Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environment Design International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: January 2023

Malaysia has been experiencing a rapid increase in the number of private vehicles each year. This has increased in the use of private vehicles for various trip purposes especially work trips. Park-and-ride (PnR) is one of the travel demand management measures that would help to reduce traffic congestion and sustain urban mobility. The success of a park-and-ride facility, however, depends on many factors besides parking characteristics at the public transit stations. This paper evaluates the parking characteristics at one of the rail-based PnR stations of an LRT line. The parking characteristics at the selected rail station were evaluated by applying both a parking utilization survey and a pre-designed questionnaire survey. The parking utilization survey was administered by targeting all the parking spaces at each level of the parking building and a questionnaire survey by targeting a pre-determined sample of parking users. A total of 295 questionnaires were proportionately distributed to the parking users at each level of the PnR facility. The analysis reveals maximum utilization of the parking facility especially during morning and late afternoon hours representing a high proportion of work trip commuters. This finding was well supported when compared with the results from the questionnaire data analysis. There were no clear differences in the parking characteristics between the findings of this study and that of other studies. However, the parking behavior and the pattern of the parkers differ conspicuously from that of other studies. A few recommendations were drawn to overcome the unavailability of parking spaces.
Investigation of Effect of Bakelite on Mechanical Properties of Hot Mix Asphalt Mixes - A Full Factorial Design Experiment
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus 22010, Pakistan, Ali Yousaf , Hussain Muhammad ,   Department of Civil Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus 22010, Pakistan, Riaz Kashif ,   School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), ISRA University, Islamabad 45601, Pakistan, Yousaf Adnan ,   Department of Civil Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus 22010, Pakistan, Faisal Tufail Rana ,   Department of Civil Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus 22010, Pakistan, Navandar Yogeshwar V ,   Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT) CALICUT, Kerala 693601, India, Rayed Ashraf Mahmud ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chittagong University of Engineering &Technology (CUET), Raozan-4349, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Ali Shah Syed Mustafa ,   Department of Civil Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus 22010, Pakistan
Published: January 2023

In Pakistan, mostly flexible pavements are constructed which have a higher susceptibility to rutting, moisture damage and stripping. Under current economic conditions, one such solution to overcome this is the addition of economical and locally available additives in the bitumen being produced by our refineries. This study investigates the effects of bakelite as an additive on various mechanical properties. Bakelite is a high-density plastic, cost-effective and locally available material. The modified Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) specimens were prepared with (2%,4%,6%,8%,10%,12%) Bakelite by weight of optimum binder content found using Marshall Mix design. Performance tests, including Marshall Stability and flow. Retained stability and Resilient Modulus tests were performed to check the performance of modified mixes. The test results revealed that a modified mix containing 6% Bakelite by weight of optimum bitumen content provides the best resistance against moisture damage, rutting and enhancing the HMA mix's stability than the other modifier percentages. The Marshall stability and quotient values of the modified mix increased by almost 22% and 44% respectively. The results showed an increase of 3.5% in the tensile strength ratio indicating an increase in the capability of HMA to resist moisture-induced damage and strength retention. The resilient modulus test was then performed under different conditions, i.e., bakelite (0% & 6%), temperature (25˚C &40˚C) and load duration (100 ms & 300 ms) and analyzed by full factorial design experiment. The factorial analysis showed that Bakelite content is the most significant factor affecting the MR and, ultimately, the strength of the HMA mix. The Resilient modulus test results showed a 20% increase for the modified mix containing 6% Bakelite as compared to the conventional mix. Therefore, it is concluded that the addition of bakelite as an additive in hot mix asphalt mixes gives better results regarding pavement performance.
A Survey on Cost Effective Optical Network Unit Configurations
Authors:   Electrical and Electronics Department, Faculty of Engineering, Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Al-Beida, Libya, M Mohamed Ibrahim M
Published: January 2023

The technology of Wavelength division multiplexing-Passive optical networks WDM-PONs is basically developed based on the approach of broadcast-and-select in which an identical aggregation of wavelengths is directed to different destinations using a power splitter. Later, it was developed based on the approach of wavelength routing in which an aggregation of wavelengths is separated and directed in such a way that each individual wavelength in the aggregation can reach a specific destination using an arrayed waveguide grating (AWGs). It is one of the highly nominated technologies for next-generation optical access network NG-OAN. This is due to its ability to overcome the limitation imposed in the currently standardized TDM-PONs (E-PON, G-PON, 10G-EPON, and XG-PON), such as their shared-traffic nature and allowable power budget. However, the inventory of wavelength-specific transmitters needed in this technology especially at subscriber premises (i.e. optical network unit ONU) where cost is most sensitive, and their associated operation, administration, and management costs remains a major issue that needs to be settled before widespread commercial success can be achieved. This attracts many researchers to concentrate their efforts to develop a cost-effective ONU. Many proposals were found in the literature that aims to realize this desirable goal with most of them agreed up on that it can be achieved by enabling ONU mass production. They also agreed up on that enabling the ONU mass production can only be achieved by unifying its design. In this paper, the author provides a review of various state-of-the-art configurations, proposed to unify the ONU design.
Inter-subject Registration-based Segmentation of Thoracic-Abdominal Organs in 4 Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Authors:   Medical Image and Signal Processing Research Center, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine,  Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran, Golkar Ehsan , Rabbani Hossein ,   Medical Image and Signal Processing Research Center, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine,  Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran, Abd. Rahni Ashrani Aizzuddin ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Department of Electrical  Electronic and Systems Engineering, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: January 2023

4 Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (4D MRI) is currently gaining attention as an imaging modality which is able to capture inter-cycle variability of respiratory motion. Such information is beneficial for example in radiotherapy planning and delivery. In the latter case, there may be a need for organ segmentation, however 4D MRI are of low contrast, which complicates automated organ segmentation. This paper proposes a multi-subject thoracic-abdominal organ segmentation propagation scheme for 4D MRI. The proposed scheme is registration based, hence different combinations of deformation and similarity measures are used. For deformation we used either just an affine transformation or additionally free form deformation on top of an affine transform. For similarity measure, either the sum of squared intensity differences or normalised mutual information is used. Segmentations from multiple subjects are registered to a target MRI and the average segmentation is found. The result of the method is compared with the ground truth which is generated from a semi-automated segmentation method. The results are quantified using the Jaccard index and Hausdorff distance. The results show that using free form deformation with a sum of squared intensity differences similarity measure produces an acceptable segmentation of the organs with an overall Jaccard index of over 0.5. Hence, the proposed scheme can be used as a basis for automated organ segmentation in 4D MRI.
Implementation of Flower Pollination Algorithm for Solving Economic Dispatch Problems in Power System
Authors:   Jabatan Kejuruteraan Elektrik, Elektronik dan Sistem, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Ramli Nur Fariza , Mohamed Kamari Nor Azwan ,   Jabatan Kejuruteraan Elektrik, Elektronik dan Sistem, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Abd Halim Syahirah ,   Jabatan Kejuruteraan Elektrik, Elektronik dan Sistem, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Ibrahim Asrul ,   Jabatan Kejuruteraan Elektrik, Elektronik dan Sistem, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Musirin Ismail ,   Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia
Published: January 2023

This study presents the efficiency of the Flower Pollination Algorithm (FPA) in solving economic dispatch. The best economic dispatch for a power system is that the system can generate energy at low generation costs. The calculation of the generating cost is subject to a number of constraints, such as the power demand for the entire system and the generation limit for each generator unit in the system. In addition, the system should also produce low power loss to reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emission. FPA optimization technique is developed based on the transfer of pollen from one flower to another on the same tree or another tree using natural pollinators such as honey bees, birds, water, or wind. Among the advantages of FPA over other techniques are simplicity in computational formulas and fast search simulation time. The proposed algorithm has been implemented in two systems namely IEEE 9 bus 3 generator system and IEEE 30 bus 6 generator. Both of these systems were tested in a Matlab environment. To highlight the capabilities of FPA, the results using this proposed technique are compared with the Moth Flame Algorithm (MFA) technique to determine the efficiency of the proposed approach in solving economic dispatch. MFA is an optimization technique that has been widely used in finding optimal results, especially in engineering research. The simulation results show that FPA performs better than MFA in determining the optimal power generation value with minimum generation cost and low rate of power loss.
Bonding Stability of a Novel Nano-Zirconia and Commercial Veneering Ceramics
Authors:   Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Almoualimy Ahlam , Hsu Zenn Yew ,   Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Qamaruz Zaman Jasmina ,   Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Yahaya Norziha ,   Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Muchtar Andanastuti ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: January 2023

Nano-zirconia is commonly used in dentistry as a framework material over which feldspathic porcelain is layered to form an aesthetic and strong bi-layered restoration. Sufficient bonding strength between zirconia frameworks and veneering porcelains is crucial for the longevity of zirconia-based dental restorations. This study aims to determine the shear bond strength (SBS) of a colloidal-processed slip-casted novel nano-zirconia (NZ) and veneering ceramics, namely Cercon® Ceram Kiss (CK), VITA VM®9 (VM9), and IPS e.max® Ceram (e. max). Twenty-four cylindrical samples of each NZ and CZ were prepared and veneered with the veneering ceramics. Six groups of core–veneer assemblies, which are denoted as NZ-CK, NZ-VM9, NZ-e. max, CZ-CK, CZ-VM9, and CZ-e. max, were prepared for shear bond testing using the universal testing machine. Results of the shear test showed that NZ-VM9 recorded the highest shear strength value of 149.48 MPa, whereas NZ e. max showed the lowest SBS value of 71.56 MPa. A similar trend was also observed in the CZ groups, with the highest mean bonding strength (123.38 MPa) when bonded to VM9 (CZ-VM9), while the lowest mean value (44.07 MPa) was registered by the CZ-e. max groups. Scanning electron micrographs revealed that groups with high core–veneer bond strength values mostly displayed cohesive failure. By contrast, a mixed-mode of adhesive and cohesive failures was observed in the low SBS groups. The NZ showed similar performance based on the bonding property analysis. Therefore, NZ could potentially be used as an alternative to CZ.
Extraction of Protein from Moringa oleifera Leaves for Facial Mask Production
Authors:   Department of Chemical Engineering and Process (JKKP), Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Mustafa Kamal Israk Shahidah Irsalina , Abd Rahman Norliza ,   Department of Chemical Engineering and Process (JKKP), Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Fuad Mohd Nazri ,   Department of Chemical Engineering and Process (JKKP), Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Mohd Ali Jarinah ,   Department of Chemical Engineering and Process (JKKP), Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Published: January 2023

The use of facial mask is spreading wide all around the world due to its health benefits in skincare. There are many cases of cosmetic or beauty products containing ingredients that are not suitable for the skin where the pH reading increases or decreases due to either too acidic or alkaline. This research is conducted in order to determine the protein content in Moringa oleifera leaves and skincare product for the production of halal-certified facial mask. The extraction and determination of protein content are conducted using salting-out method with ammonium sulfate and by Bradford assay method. The extraction of protein from the leaves is done by using different weight of leaves, whereby the results for all samples are compared. This research is also conducted to produce a facial mask from the extracted protein from Moringa oleifera leaves using a suitable and the best formulation. Randomly selected respondents were asked to fill out a questionnaire to assist in this study. The survey was conducted using the ‘Google Form’ application as a platform. The formulated facial mask and the facial mask available in the market are then taken for a few parameter analyses. Final results showed the average protein content percentage in Moringa oleifera leaves is 33.33% and 16.67% in facial mask. The pH value for Moringa oleifera leaves is recorded to be in the range of pH 5.0- 6.0. The pH value for Moringa oleifera leaves is pH 5.01 and pH 5.29 for facial mask. A total of 45 respondents participated in the questionnaire analysis and 91.1% of them were women. A total of 68.9% were facial beauty masks users.
Who said that? Impact of source expertise: A generations focused experiment on the perception of radio news sources’ gender, ethos and expertise.
Authors: Baksh Sufyan M. , Fisher Howard , Magee Sara
Published: January 2023

Building on previous research exploring effects of spokesperson type and gender on audience perceptions of spokesperson and message credibility, this study focused on effects of news sources specifically for radio news. This was one of the first studies to explore the effects of source type (journalist or outside expert) and gender on perceptions of source and message credibility, and message importance for the general U.S. population. A 2 x 2 experiment was performed with 900 participants, and analysis found that source type and gender had significant impact on audience perceptions of source and the message. We further analyzed these effects breaking down the audience based on generations and gender and found similar results. The results of the analyses reveal some interesting findings, especially in the areas of choice of media for news, sexism in the news, etc., that need to be further explored.
Pink vs. Brown : How Conservative Journalists Perceive Liberals and vice versa
Authors: Rončáková Terézia
Published: January 2023

Contemporary social cultural and ethical discourse both in Slovakia and around the world is marked by the depth of the antagonism between conservatives and progressive liberals, with disputes characterized by mutual accusations of bigotry and prejudice, even extending to hatred. In such a climate, it would therefore be interesting to examine how the two sides of the ideological divide perceive the other and to identify the common internal reasons for the patterns of thought and behavior which they attribute to each other. This study investigates the issue using the classical attributive method on a sample of 543 newspaper opinion pieces (either editorials and columns) from conservative and liberal media sources in Slovakia. The texts are identified, quantified and compared based on “inputs” (the cultural-ethical themes of the articles), “outputs” (the attitudes of the authors) but especially the “attributes” themselves (the character traits attributed to the opposition). At the same time, the study also analyses the lexical-semantic aspect of the examined texts. The author combines qualitative and quantitative research methods in order to outline three general conclusions about the liberal-conservative relationship in Slovakia but also in a broader Central and Eastern European and global context: 1. the difference in perceptions of social and personal threats; 2. the integral role of the Church and Christianity in the dispute; 3. the division of the roles of older and younger “brother”.
ASSESSMENT OF "PRACTICALITY" AND "CORRECTNESS" OF SPECIAL SOFTWARE OF AUTOMATED MILITARY INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv, Lienkov S.V. , Gryschak O.M. ,   The National Defence University of Ukraine named after Ivan Cherniakhovskyi, Zhyrov G.B. ,   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv, Pampukha I.V. ,   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv
Published: January 2023

The assessment of the "practicality" and "correctness" of special software of the automated military information systems is consider in the article. It’s shown that the information resource of the high-precision weapons must have a full set of software as active and passive protection against attacks on its information systems, and its active and passive influences on all existing and promising weapons systems. Among the problems associated with the creation of special software (SS) of the automated information military systems, there are two main ones: the problem of creating high-quality special software; the problem of rationalizing the efficiency of the participants of the SS life cycle. One of the promising areas of their solution is the implementation of the regulated technological process. The systematic approach is to reduce software errors by detecting and locating them in the timely manner, reducing the complexity of detecting and correcting them through clear and orderly structures and connections. A characteristic of the SS’s practicality is the studied, that is characterized by efforts required for users to master the conditions, procedures and rules of application of the software. They are described by the following indicators: the average time of development of the software product by service personnel, the completeness coefficient of the demo version, the completeness and flexibility coefficient of the help system. The characteristics of ease operation and correctness of SS is characterized by ease of preparation of input data and start-up of SS. The quantitative assessment is characterized by the following indicators: the coefficient of the degree of automation of data entry control, the coefficient of use of effective means of data entry. The estimating of the necessary intellectual effort to create a program is characterized by the number of necessary basic solutions when creating program code, but it doesn’t take into account debugging actions, so the authors propose to introduce a factor of real complexity, that is to estimate the cost of program perception. The given metrics allow to receive their numerical values on the basis of that it’s possible to compare programs on these quality characteristics.
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROTOR AND AIRCRAFT UAVS FOR FLIGHT ALONG A GIVEN TRAJECTORY USING TELEMETRY. COMPARISON OF THE TECHNOLOGIES, BENEFITS AND PROSPECTS FOR USING
Authors:   Head of Research Center, Lienkov Serhii , Myasischev Alexander ,   Khmelnitsky National University, Husak Yurii ,   Institute of the Armed Forces, Lytvynenko Nataliia ,   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv, Lenkov Evgeny ,   Scientific Central Research Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Published: January 2023

In this research, the budgetary (no more than $ 120) UAVs of aircraft and rotary types have been designed, that are able to maintain altitude and position, automatically return to the takeoff point on command from the control panel or in case of loss of communication with it, perform automatic flight along a given trajectory and fly with taking into account telemetry data. It has been shown experimentally, that for flight on the mission on airplane to ensure a straight-line flight, it’s advisable to use only a GPS receiver for navigation. The compass setting distorts the plane's straight flight. It was found that in navigation mode, the UAV flight along waypoints, the INAV firmware works more correctly, when the compass is installed in the direction corresponding to the direction of the gyroscopic sensor of the flight controller. Based on the results of flight tests, it was found, that a quadcopter flies waypoints much more accurately, than aircraft. It’s shown, that it’s possible, using the Blackbox INAV 2.5.0 toolkit and the Google Earth Pro service, to form a real flight path of the aircraft and quadrocopter, to determine the speed parameters, and the flight altitude according to the readings of the GPS receiver. The possibility of using 3DR modules for telemetry flight has been established. It’s noted in the work, that for ground stations implemented by INAV Configurator ver.2.5, the Mission Planner for INAV (Android) only MSP protocol works. No automatic switching to LTM protocol detected, that limits telemetry range compared to Ardupilot firmware. The constructed aircraft and quadrocopter can be used to perform photo and video surveys of the terrain in automatic mode with a route length of 6-8 km, using a lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 1500-2200 mAh.
Fornecimento, pelos Municípios, de Tecnologias Assistivas de Alto custo para Pessoas com Deficiência: Uma Discussão a partir da Polissemia do Princípio da Igualdade
Authors: Oliveira Flávia de Paiva Medeiros de , Lavôr Bruno Vieira de Oliveira , Silva Paulo Henrique Tavares da
Published: January 2023

Trata-se de artigo que, mediante emprego do método dedutivo e da metodologia de pesquisa bibliográfica e jurisprudencial, tematiza a tutela e promoção jurídica da pessoa com deficiência a partir do princípio da igualdade em suas múltiplas acepções, tendo como pano de fundo a tese da solidariedade entre os entes federativos no Sistema Único de Saúde. Com isso, objetiva-se avaliar se os municípios são obrigados a fornecer tecnologias assistivas de alto custo, com fundamento em eventual dever de tratamento diferenciado às pessoas com deficiência. Desse modo, por meio de pesquisa jurisprudencial no sítio do Tribunal de Justiça do Estado da Paraíba, observou-se que as decisões judiciais não se debruçam sobre o critério da deficiência, conferindo tratamento uniforme nas demandas de saúde, seja ou não o paciente pessoa com deficiência. Não obstante a omissão jurisprudencial, foi possível concluir que, em matéria de saúde, existe igualdade substancial que impede o tratamento diferenciado no fornecimento da tecnologia assistiva ou do medicamento, sob pena de se criar privilégios infundados em favor da vida de uns e em prejuízo da vida de outros.
Basic Ionic Liquid [Bmim]OH as Efficient Greener Medium for the Oxidation α-Hydroxy Ketone Compounds and Alcohols to Carbonyl Compounds with Potassium Permanganate
Authors: Phungpis Baeamee , Noppawan Pakin , Worawut Kanokkan
Published: January 2023

In this work, a convenient and greener procedure for synthesizing 1,2-diarylethane-1,2-dione derivatives as well as the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols was explored using an oxidizing agent (KMnO4) in a basic ionic liquid of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hydroxide ([Bmim]OH) as greener medium. The selective oxidation of α-hydroxy ketone compounds together with primary and secondary alcohols in the presence of KMnO4 in [Bmim]OH afforded corresponding carbonyl compounds of 1,2-diarylethane-1,2-dione derivatives and aldehydes or ketones in high yields (85-97% and 83-97%, respectively). The reactions are mild, fast, and efficient. Moreover, KMnO4 in [Bmim]OH medium was easily recovered and reused for at least four additional reactions without significant loss of efficiency with a consistent yield of about 80%.
Simultaneous Determination of Metals in Cachaça: A Study on Comparison of Multivariate Methods and Quality Control
Authors: Junior Ferreira Romário , Ramon Rosa Thalles , Tagarro Tomaz Alveriana , Ribeiro Josimar , Cristina Barthus Rosângela
Published: January 2023

This study aims to compare multivariate calibration methods developed from data obtained by square wave anodic stripping voltammetry using a hanging mercury drop electrode for simultaneous determination of metals in cachaça, the following metals were studied: copper, zinc and cadmium. Multivariate calibration, partial least squares (PLS) and artificial neural network (ANN) methods were used in previous studies using other electrodes for this determination. In this new study, besides ANN and PLS, a hybrid model that combines PLS and NN, namely PLS-Neural was used. Also, samples of industrial cachaças were incorporated into the study in addition to artisanal samples.  The quality of the methods was evaluated in terms of coefficient of determination (R2) and root mean square error of prediction (RMSEP).  F test was used for comparing methods at confidence level of 95%. Based on these studies, it was found that although all methods show good results, the method employing neural networks stands out in the determination of copper in samples of cachaça. All methods proved to be fast and relatively low-cost, and they can be used for such analyses.
A Heterogeneous, Highly Efficient, and Reusable Mo-Al2O3 Composites Based Organocatalyst for One Pot Three-Component Mannich Reaction for the Synthesis of β-aminocarbonyl Compounds
Authors: Thirunarayanan Ganesamoorthy , Anam Koteswara Rao
Published: January 2023

We have successfully developed a new Mo-Al2O3/p-TSA organocatalyst which has improved the yield of the Mannich reaction. This protocol has the advantage of mild conditions, high yield, easy work-up, environmentally friendly procedure, and the solid catalyst was recycled. The catalyst was analysed by XRD, SEM, and EDS techniques. The synthesized Mo-Al2O3composites were used in the presence of p-toluene sulfonic acid (p-TSA) conducts the one-pot three-component Mannich reaction and various β-amino ketones prepared with good yields and characterized by IR, 1H, and 13C NMR Techniques.
Growth, Structural, Second Harmonic Generation and Quantum Chemical Analysis of N,N'-Diphenylguanidinium Nicotinate Hydrate
Authors: G Saravana Kumar
Published: January 2023

Solution growth approach was used to create N,N՛-Diphenylguanidinium Nicotinate Monohydrate (DPGNH) single crystals with a fine habitat. X-ray diffraction examination of a single crystal revealed the structural characteristics. Density Functional Theory (DFT) investigations were carried out to divulge the structural, spectral, Frontier Molecular Orbitals (FMO’s) and Non-Linear Optical (NLO) properties of N,N՛-Diphenylguanidinium Nicotinate Monohydrate (DPGNH) at molecular level. The molecular structure of DPGNH was optimized utilizing B3LYP/6-31G (d,p) level of theory. This optimized molecular structure was further used to examine the computed UV-vis spectra. The FMO’s were further explored to known about the electron transfer within DPGNH molecule. In order to shed light on the Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) at the molecular level, the NLO characteristics were evaluated using DFT. By using the Kurtz-Perry powder approach, the experimental Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) was examined.
FAKTOR DETERMINASI KOMUNIKASI EFEKTIF DI PROYEK KONSTRUKSI DARI PERSPEKTIF MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS
Authors: Peli Martalius , Utama Wahyudi P. , Jumas Dwifira Y. , Zulherman Zulherman , Sesmiwati Sesmiwati , Ariani Vivi , Roza Fielda , Thaha Putranesia
Published: January 2023

Persoalan komunikasi juga menjadi masalah serius proyek konstruksi di Indonesia. Kegagalan komunikasi efektif di proyek konstruksi menghasilkan distribusi informasi yang tidak tepat. Konsekuensinya, mutu pekerjaan tidak sesuai bestek, keterlambatan dari jadwal pelaksanaan, peningkatan biaya, dan bermuara pada berkurangnya kepuasan pemberi kerja. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi dan menilai faktor determinasi terhadap komunikasi efektif di proyek konstruksi dari perspektif berbagai pemangku kepentingan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survei kuisioner untuk pengumpulan data. Dari hasil studi literatur, 31 unsur komunikasi efektif di proyek konstrsuksi berhasil diidentifikasi. Kuisioner didistribusikan kepada pemangku kepentingan di proyek konstruksi yang terdiri dari pemilik proyek, kontraktor, konsultan, akademisi dan pemasok konstruksi di Sumatera Barat. Seterusnya data yang terkumpul dianalisis dengan metode analisis komponen prinsip (principle component analysis). Hasilnya adalah terdapat tiga faktor penentu komunikasi efektif di proyek konstruksi di Sumatera Barat, yaitu faktor individual dan organisasi kerja (6 variabel), faktor kejelasan informasi dan tanggung jawab (6 variabel), dan faktor lingkungan kerja dan teknologi (4 variabel). Penelitian ini juga merekomendasikan pengukuran hubungan ketiga faktor dengan cara analisis faktor konfirmatori untuk penelitian dimasa akan datang.
KONSTRUKSI REALITAS MEDIA ONLINE MENGENAI KEKERASAN APARAT KEPOLISIAN DI DESA WADAS, JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Romadlan Said , Fauziah Izzmy
Published: January 2023

Sebuah realitas pada dasarnya merupakan hasil konstruksi yang menyebabkan realitas menjadi berwajah banyak (multi reality). Hal ini karena adanya kepentingan-kepentingan dari berbagai pihak terutama pihak media. Salah satunya dalam peristiwa kekerasan aparat kepolisian di Desa Wadas, Jawa Tengah. Media mengonstruksi realitas tersebut secara berbeda karena adanya kepentingan yang berbeda. Artikel ini memfokuskan kajiannya mengenai bagaimana media online mengonstruksi peristiwa kekerasan aparat kepolisian di desa Wadas? Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode Framing Robert N. Entman, yang menitikberatkan pada pemilihan dan penonjolan suatu isu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kompas.com mengonstruksi peristiwa kekerasan aparat Kepolisian di Desa Wadas sebagai pengamanan pengukuran tanah di Desa Wadas. Sedangkan cnnindonesia.com mengonstruksi peristiwa tersebut sebagai tindakan represif aparat Kepolisian terhadap warga Desa Wadas. Faktor organisasi media yang memengaruhi konstruksi Kompas.com maupun cnnindonesia.com adalah faktor organisasi media yang meliputi tujuan, peran, struktur organisasi, dan kontrol kekuasaan organisasi. Hasil penelitian ini memperkuat pandangan mengenai framing bahwa suatu realitas yang sama dapat diberitakan (dikonstruksi) secara berbeda oleh media yang berbeda karena kepentingan organisasi media yang berbeda
SOCIO-CULTURAL ASPECTS OF FORMATION OF THE BARGUZIN MERCHANTRY
Authors:   Региональный центр обработки информации и оценки качества образования, Т. С. Бреславская
Published: January 2023

В статье рассматриваются проблемы формирования баргузинского купечества в XIX в. Дореволюционная историография обозначенной проблемы незначительна, но во многом она являлась базовой для последующих исследователей (историков, краеведов, географов и др.). Они рассматривали отдельные аспекты уклада жизни жителей Баргузина и края, в том числе и купеческого сословия. В ракурсе нашего внимания — изучение истории формирования купеческих фамилий и их участия в общественной и культурной жизни города Баргузина. Особо следует выделить благотворительную деятельность евреев-меценатов. В большей степени меценатство в Баргузине тесно связано с развитием золотодобычи и появлением в Баргузине купечества, скопившего свое состояние на добыче золота и торговле, обслуживающей золотые прииски. Следует отметить, что пожертвования в пользу бедных, на нужды медицины и образования были приняты в сибирской купеческой золотодобывающей среде. В качестве примеров взяты купеческие фамилии Новомейских, Фризер, показана их роль и вклад в развитие местной благотворительности.
FOR THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF E. E. TARMAKHANOV: A TEACHER, SCIENTIST AND REAL MAN
Authors:   Институт монголоведения, буддологии и тибетологии СО РАН, М. Н. Балдано
Published: January 2023

Статья посвящена 100-летию доктора исторических наук, профессора, заслуженного деятеля науки Бурятской АССР и РСФСР Е. Е. Тармаханова. Она базируется на публикациях об ученом и материалах личного архива Е. Е. Тармаханова о фактах его творческой, научной и педагогической деятельности. В статье отражены основные этапы жизненного пути и профессиональной деятельности, включая общественную, в том числе популяризацию и пропаганду исторического знания; рассмотрены научные интересы ученого, приведены основные публикации — монографии по истории промышленного развития Бурятии и национальных районов Сибири, историографии, краеведению и др. Будучи признанным Учителем учителей, Е. Е. Тармаханов активно участвовал в подготовке и аттестации научно-педагогических кадров, оставив после себя большое количество благодарных учеников. Автором особо подчеркнуто, что сила неунывающего характера позволила профессору до конца жизни оставаться социально активным, энергичным и внутренне светлым человеком.
"SHOMSHORGO OR KHOLBOLGO" AS AN ELEMENT OF TRADITIONAL SHAMANIC ATTRIBUTES
Authors:   Музей истории Бурятии им. М. Н. Хангалова, Б. Б. Ангархаев
Published: January 2023

В данной статье рассматривается традиционный шаманский атрибут «шомшорго или холболго». Для шамана традиционное одеяние играет важную роль, поскольку демонстрирует его сан, его силу. В древние времена считалось, что чем больше различных атрибутов на шаманском одеянии, тем он сильнее. У каждого атрибута на шаманском костюме есть свое значение, они появлялись в разный период времени. Есть некоторые атрибуты, которые сохранились со времен облавной охо-ты, другие появились в период скотоводческого хозяйства. «Шомшорго или холболго» можно отнести к древнейшим шаманским атрибутам, который присутствовал не только на шаманском одеянии, но и других предметах, таких как трость, головной убор, бубен и т. д. Описание данного предмета представлено в дневнике М. Н. Хангалова за 1910‒1911 гг. М. Н. Хангалов — этнограф, просветитель, фольклорист, он занимался изучением традиционной культуры бурят, собиранием сказок, легенд и поверий. Хангалов описывал различную атрибутику. В дневнике Хангалова описание «шомшорго или холболго» дается довольно подробно
Customer experience management for highly demanded services in the financial market in crisis
Authors: Prokopova L. G. , Timokhina G. S. , Sukhov S. V. , Tsvetkova A. B. , Pogorilyak B. I.
Published: January 2023

Purpose: to provide differentiated marketing solutions for manage customer experience based on various demographics, behavioral characteristics and customer values in the process of servicing for investing in gold.

Methods: the current study was based upon general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, applied methods of marketing research. The field market research and analysis of customer experience were carried out in relation to investment opportunities available in banks: physical gold and depersonalized metal accounts. A qualitative research method included “Mystery shopper” – a covert participant observation research of 8 banks in Moscow – the major players offering services for investing in gold.

Results: the authors found out that investing in gold becomes in demand during the crisis time. Gold, as an investment opportunity, is a protective asset and retains its value in a long term. The target segments potentially interested in investing in gold can be determined by demographic and behavioral characteristics, desired benefits and values. The authors analyzed the customer experience journey of two segments in the process of investing in through different banking channels. The customer experience was illustrated with customer experience maps that propose management solutions for banks that desire to offer gold investment services.

Conclusions and Relevance: in the context of geopolitical and economic instability, the demand for investment opportunities in gold remains high. While customers value high level of services and investment appeal banks are interested in obtaining a stable income. To provide a mutually beneficial cooperation it is important to create a level of service that would fully meet consumer demand. The basis to create a high-quality service for investing in gold include specific management strategies enabling to receive omnichannel (both digital and non-digital) customer experience in various customer segments.
Sustainable development ratings as a tool for assessing socio-economic transformations in the regions of the Russian Federation
Authors: Ershov D. N. , Midler E. A. , Rakov I. D.
Published: January 2023

Purpose: of this article is to develop a methodology for assessing the degree of achievement of sustainable development by Russian regions based on a combination of basic universal indicators in a given time interval.

Methods: the article is based on the use of statistical methods to build a sustainable development rating of the regions of the Russian Federation in the context of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) for the period 2018–2020, based on three blocks – economic, social and environmental.

Results: the authors of the article proposed and applied the universal methodology for compiling a rating of sustainable development of Russian regions within the economic, social and environmental blocks. For each subject of the Federation, the dynamics of the rating for the period under review was calculated and analyzed.

Conclusions and Relevance: the approach proposed in the article makes it possible to identify regions-leaders and regions that systematically lag behind in terms of achieving the SDGs, as well as to identify regions that show a steady increase (decrease) in ratings for SDG indicators. The proposed algorithm for assessing the degree of achievement of sustainable development parameters can be used to identify trends in the development of Russian regions, identify factors and mechanisms that determine the opportunities and conditions for achieving the SDGs by Russian regions, and is an effective tool for regional policy in the field of achieving sustainable development. The results of the study make it possible to develop and improve the system for managing the socio-economic development of Russian regions, develop strategies and guidelines for their development in various time frames, and therefore may be of interest to managers at the federal, regional and municipal levels.
Methodology for identifying promising areas for the development of bicycle sharing in urban space
Authors: Zavyalov D. V. , Zavyalova N. B. , Grishin A. I. , Stroganov I. A.
Published: January 2023

Purpose: to present the author's methodology for locating perspective zones for bicycle sharing infrastructure development tested on the example of certain districts of the city of Moscow.

Methods: the study is based on the application content-analysis of scientific publications and legal documents on bicycle sharing, analysis of statistical data and desk research of spatial location of urban point of attraction. The authors used visual observation and the method comparative analysis to choose the optimal zone for bicycle sharing development to test the proposed method.

Results: the analysis of scientific research on the effective location points of bicycle sharing infrastructure is carried out. The research showed the need for the development of a methodology for locating perspective zones for bicycle sharing development in Moscow city. A method has been developed to identify the territories of the city that are most promising for the development of cycling infrastructure. The article offers the system of assessment of the level of development of infrastructure, which allows to perform a comparative analysis of the identified zones to make a conclusion on the prospect of development of the cycling infrastructure.

Conclusions and Relevance: the proposed methodology for locating perspective zones for bicycle sharing infrastructure includes several stages: 1) identification of geographical points of attraction for bicycle-users, 2) selection of the most prospective areas containing maximum amount of point of attraction, 3) assessment of the cycling infrastructure development based on the simplified assessment system. It allows to locate perspective zones for cycling and for balancing the location organizing of the sharing infrastructure for cycling development in urban space.