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Modeling of structural elements of the energy-economic model «Electric network - electric consumer»
Authors:   Dnipro University of Technology, Tryputen Mykola , Kuznetsov Vitalii ,   Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Kovalenko Viktor ,   Zaporizhzhya National University, Artemchuk Viktor ,   Zaporizhzhya National University, Levchenko Serhii ,   Zaporizhzhya National University
Published: December 2023

Early evaluation of the parameters of electric power quality and maintenance of the corresponding operating modes of electric facilities in work environment is the important scientific and practical task. In terms of real operating conditions, electric mains often demonstrate nonsinusoidal mode characterized by the available harmonics of voltage and current. Deterioration of the electric power quality in the electric supply systems for industrial enterprises results in the decreasing reliability and efficiency of the operation of energy consumers, i.e. asynchronous motors (AM).
The known methods to reduce negative influence of low-quality electric power on the AM operation differ with their integration costs and expected economic effect. Nevertheless, the available methods for the selection of protective means for asynchronous motors, operating in the electric mains with nonsinusoidal voltage, have no economic substantiation. Moreover, economic losses of an industrial enterprise due to the operation of asynchronous motors in terms of considerable deviation of the power quality values from the standard ones have not been analyzed to the full extent.
The chapter of monograph has shown that currently it is expedient to solve a task of the selection of AM protective means basing on the computational studies, which involve a simulation model representing the interaction of company electric main with the power consumers. There are following structural elements of a simulation model: a generator of linear voltages of the company electric main; a nonlinear electromagnetic and thermal model of an asynchronous motor; and a decision-making block. The chapter of monograph demonstrates the ways to increase reliability of the modeling of electric main parameters.
Design of manipulators using MathCad
Authors:   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Ashchepkova Nataliya Serhiivna
Published: December 2023

The spread of robots and manipulators necessitates the training of engineers of various specialties for the independent development of manipulators or their individual modules. The proposed materials are the result of many years of work by the author. The monograph contains methods for designing manipulators using MathCad. Examples and recommendations are given. Intended for students and scientific and engineering workers in the field of mechanical engineering, robotics and production automation.
Reformatting the environmental, energy, economic and financial spheres of Ukraine in the European integration conditions
Authors: Chichulina Kseniia , Miniailenko Inna , Skryl Vitaliia , Maksiuta Nataliia
Published: December 2023

Explanations and recommendations on the topics of the lecture course (as part of the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet program " Reformatting the environmental, energy, economic and financial spheres of Ukraine in the European integration conditions " are presented (registration number 101085182 - REEEFSUEIC)). The manual contains a list of control questions. A thorough list of literature is provided for each topic. The textbook contains a list of control questions and a list of literature. The textbook was prepared with the aim of highlighting the problem of the future reform of the ecological, energy, economic and financial spheres of Ukraine based on European experience. The textbook is intended for students of economic and environmental specialties of higher education institutions, graduate students and teachers, students of business schools, specialists of enterprises, stakeholders, representatives of business, management bodies and local self-government.
Seçilmiş Avrupa Ülkelerinin Beyin Göçüne Yönelik Vergi Politikası Tercihleri Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: ARIKAN Zeynep , İNNECİ Ahmet
Published: December 2023

Beyin göçü, vasıflı bireylerin gelişmekte olan ülkelerden gelişmiş ülkelere göçü anlamına gelmektedir. Vasıflı bireylerin bir ülkeden diğerine göçü, göç veren ülkede ekonomik büyüme üzerinde olumsuz etkiler doğurmakta; işgücü eksikliğine, vergi gelirlerinin azalmasına, yenilik yapma ve teknolojik gelişmelerde geride kalınmasına, gelir eşitsizliğine ve sosyal gerginliklerine neden olabilmektedir. Bu nedenle ülkeler tarafından bir endişe kaynağı olan beyin göçünün önlenmesi ve tersine beyin göçü ve beyin kazanımının teşviki ülkelerin önemli hedefleri arasındadır. Bu hedefler doğrultusunda kullanılan önemli araçlardan biri de vergi politikalarıdır. Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, ülkelerin beyin göçünü önleme ve tersine beyin göçü ile beyin kazanımını teşvik etmede kullandıkları vergi politika araçlarının incelenmesidir. Çalışmada 10 Avrupa ülkesinin beyin göçüne yönelik uygulamış olduğu gelir vergisi teşvikleri incelenmektedir. Sonuç kısmında uygulanan vergi politikalarına yönelik değerlendirmeler yapılmaktadır.
Análise da abordagem da inflação nos livros didáticos e nos documentos educacionais: uma perspectiva entre 1980 e 2020
Authors: Junges Luiz Guilherme da Silva , Pires Liceia Alves , Gouveia Neto Sérgio Cândido
Published: December 2023

Este é um artigo derivado do Trabalho de Iniciação Científica, que teve como título “Um estudo sobre o conteúdo de inflação e sua abordagem nos livros didáticos e nas Leis Educacionais entre os anos 1980 e 2020”, e foi desenvolvido nos anos de 2021-2022, em uma Universidade Estadual do Paraná. Dessa forma, este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a trajetória do conteúdo inflação em livros didáticos de Matemática Financeira, publicados entre os anos de 1980 e 2020, por meio de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. O texto se baseia nos conceitos pertinentes à História das Disciplinas Escolares. A hipótese levantada é a de que o contexto social e econômico do país pode influenciar a forma como os conteúdos de inflação são abordados em livros didáticos de Matemática Financeira, especialmente em épocas de hiperinflação. Foram analisados dezesseis livros didáticos e documentos oficiais educacionais entre os anos de 1980 e 2020. A pesquisa revelou que o tema começa a ganhar ênfase nas obras, a partir de 1985, período que coincide com altas taxas inflacionárias no Brasil. A análise de alguns documentos educacionais evidenciou que, entre os anos de 1990 e 2013 não há referências ao tema, que ganha destaque somente em 2018, com a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), que o apresenta em três momentos, sempre relacionado a “situações econômicas e sociais.”
Memory of Communist Crimes in Croatia and the Influence of the European Culture of Remembrance
Authors: Pauković Davor
Published: December 2023

Dealing with various aspects of 20th century history still poses a significant challenge to Croatian society. This also includes dealing with the socialist period. In the last fifteen years, propelled by the Eastern enlargement (2004, 2007), the EU has developed a common European memory of the totalitarian and authoritarian regimes of the 20th century, including communism. This article analyzes the impact of a common European culture of remembrance on Croatian commemorative culture, especially remembrance of communist crimes. The analysis will include the political discourse of selected mnemonic actors and commemorative practices. In 2011, the Croatian Parliament passed a law to commemorate the European Day of Remembrance of Victims of All Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes every August 23. However, the article argues that a shared European memory had only limited success on Croatian debates and conflicting narratives on communist crimes and the socialist period. The main reason is the dominantly antagonistic mode of remembering and representing of the communist period in Croatia.
Differences in Sleep Quantity in Babies Aged 3-6 Months between before and after the Massage Babies at Posyandu Anggrek Pojok Village of Kediri City in 2023
Authors: Sutrisni  , Halimatus Saidah  , Putri Wahyu Wigati
Published: December 2023

Sleep is one of the growth factors for babies. Where during sleep all the muscles stop working and the nerves work according to their position. Putting a baby to sleep is not easy, there are many things we have to do. Sometimes babies' sleep is not optimal, this is due to many factors, one of which is because the body is tired after excessive activity. From the initial survey conducted by researchers at Posyandu anggrek Pojok Village, Kediri City in 2023, there were 10 babies, babies who were fussy and after having a baby massage experienced a sound sleep (40%), babies who had not had a baby massage and experienced disturbances in their sleep (60 %). This shows that babies who have not had massage experience problems sleeping. The aim of this study was to determine the difference in sleep quantity in babies aged 3-6 months between before and after baby massage at Posyandu anggrek Pojok Village, Kediri City in 2023. The design used in this research was pre-experiment, with pre-test and post-test methods. The variables measured in this study were (Y1) the quantity of baby sleep before the baby massage and (Y2) the quantity of baby sleep after the baby massage. This research uses the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test statistical test. The results of the research from a total of 20 respondents showed that the baby's sleep quantity was good after baby massage and previously the baby's sleep quantity was insufficient (80%), while the baby's sleep quantity was good after baby massage and previously the baby's sleep quantity was sufficient (20%). The results of data analysis using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test statistical test at a significance level of α = 0.05 showed statistical test results with a significance value of p = 0.000 < 0.05, which means that H0 was rejected, meaning there was a difference in the quantity of baby sleep between before and after baby massage. at Posyandu anggrek Pojok Village, Kediri City in 2023. Based on the results of this research, it is hoped that the respondent's family will carry out baby massage because the benefits of baby massage are very good for optimizing growth and development in babies.
Efforts to Increase Breast Milk Production through Techniques Hypnobreastfeeding in Postpartum Mothers in Tamanan Village, Kediri City in 2023
Authors: Meirna Eka Fitriasnani  , Dhita Kris Prasetyanti  , Rahma Kusuma Dewi  , Fithri Rif’atul Himmah  , Siti Khotimah  , Yeni Puspita Anggraini
Published: December 2023

Hypnobreastfeeding is a relaxation technique that helps smooth the breastfeeding process in a holistic manner that pays attention to the mind, body and soul of breastfeeding mothers. The purpose of this research is to increase breast milk production in postpartum mothers through the hypnobreastfeeding technique. This research design is a pre-experimental one group pretest-posttest design and the population in this study was postpartum mothers. The results showed that half (50%) of the respondents who received good husband support experienced mild anxiety, namely as many as 6 respondents, almost all (76.92%) who received sufficient husband support experienced moderate anxiety, namely as many as 20 respondents. Based on the results of statistical tests using the Wilcoxon signed rank test, it is known that the p value of 0.001 is smaller than the value of α = 0.05 (0.002 < 0.05) so that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, meaning that there is an effect of providing hypnobreastfeeding techniques on breast milk production in mothers postpartum in Tamanan Village, Kediri City. Suggestions for research sites to motivate postpartum mothers to try to increase breast milk production by using the hypnobreastfeeding technique.
The Relationship between Parenting Patterns and Gross Motor Development in Pre-School Children
Authors: Huda Rohmawati  , Nara Lintan M. P.  , Agung Widhi N.  , Dewi Afifi
Published: December 2023

Development is psychological change as a result of the process of maturation of psychological and physical functions in children, which is supported by environmental factors and the learning process over a certain period of time towards maturity. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between parenting patterns and gross motor development in pre-school children at TKIT Bina Insani, Mojoroto District, Kediri. The design of this research is correlation analytic.  The population in this study were all parents and pre-school children at Bina Insani Islamic Kindergarten. In accordance with predetermined research criteria, In accordance with predetermined research criteria, a sample of 48 respondents was obtained. The results of data analysis using the Fisher's Exact Test show that p-value = 0.000 at α = 0.05, because p-value < α then H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, which means there is a relationship between sharpening patterns and gross motor development in pre-school children in TKIT Bina Insani, Mojoroto District, Kediri. It is hoped that we can develop outreach to parents so that parents can develop honing patterns that suit the child's needs so that the child's gross motor development can run well.
The Potential of Local Food Diversification in Supporting Sustainable Food Security in Maluku Islands
Authors: Riry Johan , Makaruku Marlita Herlin , Tanasale Vilma Laurien
Published: December 2023

Every region in Indonesia has food potential according to the region's characteristics, as is the case with Maluku, an archipelago province with a diverse group of small islands. Due to the distinctive characteristics of each island, sufficient knowledge regarding the condition of potential food and its constraints is needed to avoid food shortages. The study aimed to analyze the constraints and potential of local food diversification on each island situated in the XII Island Clusters of Maluku to achieve the fulfillment of sustainable food and food security for each of these islands. The data used was descriptive data collected from a significant number of previous research journals, documents, and field notes. Data analysis was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method that attempts to describe and interpret food diversification potentials and constraints in XII GP in Maluku based on the reality through a thorough literature study. The analysis results showed that in most of the small islands in Maluku, the land was dry and hilly, the rainfall was low, the tilling layer was thin, the soil fertility was low, and it was easily degraded. The resources of farmers with qualified agricultural knowledge were still very limited. However, the potential gained was that there were six main types of food spread across XII GP, namely sago, corn, barley (hotong), upland rice, sweet potatoes, and bananas, which can be obtained and processed to fulfill the food needs of the community and ultimately achieve sustainable food security for everyone in the islands.
Quality of Life and Job Performance of Employees of a Construction Company in Doha, Qatar, during the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Authors: Arendon Ryan Anthony M. , Briones Jesus , Baldovino Flormando P.
Published: December 2023

Hosting mega-sport events is a risk-involving decision, but the intangible benefits as an outcome cannot be ignored. This study gauged the impact of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on the quality of life through the working conditions, public safety, and cost of living related to the job performance of the 20 finance and accounting department workforce of a construction company in Doha, Qatar. Employing the descriptive-correlation method as the research design, the data gathered using the researcher-structured questionnaire were analyzed using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and Spearman Rho coefficient correlation test as statistical tools. The study concluded that the anticipated negative quality of life indicators did not materialize during the mega-sport event. Further, the 2022 FIFA World Cup did not negatively impact the respondents' job performance since they still managed to perform their job assignments well. The paper, therefore, encourages that, at the very least, employees to diligently perform their jobs at all times while employers provide the necessities and should always consider safeguarding their employees' quality of life while at work by providing decent and comfortable working conditions and reasonable compensation and benefits enabling them to adequately cover their cost of living, especially during periods where mega-events are to be held within the geographical scope of their business operations. This study is useful for policymakers who are planning to utilize mega events to enhance the quality of life and job performance of working residents of the host communities.
Rank-and-File Employees’ Awareness on the Programs and Services of a Social Health Insurance Corporation in the Philippines
Authors: Roldan Maricris R. , Cruz Myra Lee C. Dela , Oreta Erliza M. , Guino Ian Chester G. , Briones Jesus , Soren James
Published: December 2023

The rank-and-file employees of the subject social health insurance corporation (SHIC) should comprehensively understand its program and services as they are expected to provide timely, accurate, and relevant information to the members. This study was conducted to determine the awareness of employees on the programs and services of a SHIC in the Philippines. It focused on three aspects: membership, contribution, and benefits availment. This study also looked into the top queries received by employees and the channel or medium of communication where they primarily received the information. This descriptive-quantitative research used a structured questionnaire distributed to the 186 SHIC employees (Job Grades 5-10) in the different sectors of the corporation. Findings revealed that SHIC employees are generally somewhat aware of the three aspects of SHIC's programs and services. It was also found that the level of awareness of employees does not vary across job grade classifications. The most frequent inquiries received by SHIC employees revolved around membership processes such as ID/MDR issuance, membership registration, updating of dependents, and understanding benefits and deductions. Lastly, official social media platforms, meetings, interaction with colleagues, and direct communication from SHIC representatives were the organization's primary sources of information.  The recommendations forwarded in this study can enhance SHIC's services aligned with its mission of providing accessible and affordable healthcare in the country.
ACTIVITY OF BACTERIAL ISOLATES FROM THE INDUSTRIAL ECOTOPE OF THE CITY OF UFA IN RELATION TO CHLOROPHENOXYACETIC ACIDS
Authors:   Ufa Institute of Biology of the Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ufa, Russia, Zhurenko E.I. , Zharikova N.V. ,   Ufa Institute of Biology of the Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ufa, Russia, Korobov V.V. ,   Ufa Institute of Biology of the Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ufa, Russia
Published: December 2023

The ability of natural isolates from the industrial ecotope of the city of Ufa to separately use 4 chlorophenoxyacetic (4-CPAA), 2,4 dichlorophenoxyacetic (2,4-D) and 2,4,5 trichlorophenoxyacetic (2,4,5-T) acids as the only source of carbon and energy was studied. Of the eleven strains, eight showed growth on all three acids, one grew only on 4-CPA and 2,4-D, and one grew on 4-CPA. Only one culture did not show activity towards the studied substrates. An analysis of the relationships between the isolates showed that almost all of the studied strains, except one, did not exhibit an antagonistic effect in relation to each other, which suggests the possibility of their joint use as part of consortia for cleaning the environment from chloroaromatic compounds.
Enhancing Thyroid Disease Diagnosis through Emperor Penguin Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Alsudani Saif , Nafea Saeea Marwah
Published: December 2023

The thyroid gland plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall health, making the accurate diagnosis of thyroid diseases crucial. In this study, we propose an innovative approach to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of thyroid diseases through the integration of the Emperor Penguin Optimization Algorithm (EPO). EPO, inspired by the efficient foraging behavior of emperor penguins, offers a unique optimization strategy for feature selection and model tuning in medical diagnostics. By employing EPO, we optimize the selection of relevant diagnostic features and fine-tune the parameters of machine learning models.

Our experimental results demonstrate a significant improvement in diagnostic accuracy compared to traditional methods. The EPO-enhanced Thyroid Disease Diagnosis model achieves superior performance, ensuring a higher true positive rate and a lower false positive rate. This promising outcome suggests that EPO can be a valuable tool in the development of more accurate and reliable diagnostic systems for thyroid diseases, potentially leading to early detection and improved patient outcomes.

Our approach achieved an impressive accuracy rate of 99.7 % when tested.
A Histological and Histochemical study of small intestine in adult stage of cats.
Authors: Salih Alaa-najee83
Published: December 2023

This study was performed to detect histological & histochemical facts of the bowel in adult cats.was approved on six mature cats the body masses it between  3 to 3.5 Kg, which occur in College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Baghdad.  Killing euthanized by injection of an overdose of sodium pentobarbital intra-cardiac. Tissue sections were treated, sectioned and exposed to specific dyes to detected histological details.small intestine of adult cats  is lined by simple columnar epithelium with goblet cells. The general architecture was like to other mammals with little individualities: the shape of the villi different from leaf-similar in the duodenum ,pointed in jejunum &leaf-formed in the ileum due to the type  nutrition, the Brunner’s gland was current in the initial portion and caudal part duodenum and initial part of the jejunum act to neutralize the acidity of the food coming from the stomach with foods.The paneth cells have few numbers with rather epithelial cells in duodenum. Peyer's spot was current at the termination of jejunum and ileum. Goblet cells were able to secrete a high amount of slimy mucous into the lumen of the bowel ,.Carbohydrate profile small intestine shown the found of non-sulfated acidic mucin in the crypts and intestinal  glands while the  a neutral & sulfated acidic mucins found in the villi & superficial epithelium.
Palynological Study to Some Taxa of the genus Colchicum L. (Colchicaceae)
Authors: Sura hussein  , Areej A. Farman Al-Rawi
Published: December 2023

In this study, pollen grains of six taxa of the genus Colchicum L. that collected from the wild population during the flowering time in spring and autumn season in northern and northeastern regions of Iraq were investigated under light microscope (LM)and scanning electron microscope (SEM), three of the taxa were studied for the first time. We recorded the morphological features (shape, size, colour, number of aperture, symmetrical and ornamentation), The polar and equatorial axis dimensions of each pollen grain were calculated to obtain the ratio between the two dimensions that determine the shape of the pollen grains, then We found different points where each type of the species can be distinguished by pollen grains. they are diporate, Isopolar, bilateral symmetry, have circular shape in polar view, most of them are oblate shape in equatorial view, others are convex of one or two sides, exine ornamentation mostly reticulate but one is microreticulate.
Enhancing Intrusion Detection with Autoencoder Based Classifier and Statistical Feature Selection
Authors: Alharan Abbas
Published: December 2023

In today's digital landscape, the rapid expansion of computer networks and the increasing reliance on information technology have made network security a paramount concern. With the growing sophistication of cyber threats, traditional intrusion detection systems (IDS) face significant challenges in effectively identifying and mitigating security breaches. To address these evolving threats, novel approaches that combine cutting-edge technologies are required. This paper explores the fusion of autoencoder based classifier to training and classifying the attacks of IDS. This approach is applied on the most meaningful feature that selected based on the pearson correlation (for continues vales) and chi-square test (for binary values). The benchmark NSL-KDD database is utilized to assess the validity of the suggested IDS. The experimental outcomes demonstrate that the designed Intrusion Detection System (IDS) attains superior classification accuracy at 92.27%, outperforming both prior research efforts and alternative classifier methods.
Artikel Ilmiah-Menggambar Teknik-Hafzi Rizal-2310933008
Authors: Rizal Hafzi
Published: December 2023

Penggunaan Sistem CAD telah menjadi hal yang wajib dalam gambar teknik untuk meningkatkan produktivitas dan memastikan akurasi desain. Artikel ini membahas bagaimana prinsip-prinsip ini diterapkan dalam lingkungan Sistem CAD, dengan menyoroti teknik-teknik seperti pemodelan 3D, pembaruan otomatis, dan integrasi data. Pentingnya pemahaman yang mendalam tentang prinsip-prinsip ini dalam konteks Sistem CAD juga dibahas untuk memberikan pandangan yang komprehensif. Penerapan prinsip-prinsip ini dapat membantu menciptakan desain yang lebih efisien, mudah dipahami, dan dapat diakses oleh berbagai pihak yang berkepentingan. Artikel ini juga mengulas tantangan yang mungkin muncul selama implementasi dan menawarkan solusi untuk mengatasi hambatan tersebut. Dengan memahami prinsip-prinsip dasar gambar teknik dan mengimplementasikannya secara efektif menggunakan Sistem CAD, diharapkan para profesional teknik dapat meningkatkan kualitas desain, mengurangi kesalahan, dan meningkatkan kolaborasi antar tim dalam berbagai proyek teknik.
Incremental Sheet Forming : Skull Implant
Authors: Kharadkar Rohan Kedar
Published: December 2023

A flexible manufacturing technique called incremental sheet forming (ISF) is used to create intricate 3D geometries with excellent surface polish and accuracy. In this method, a CNC-controlled tool that adheres to a preset tool path gradually forms a sheet of material. We demonstrate the use of ISF in the production of a skull implant. The purpose of the implant is to replace a section of the skull that has been removed after surgery or trauma. The implant is made of medical-grade titanium alloy sheets, and the design is based on the patient's CT scan data. Tool-path generation, tool selection, and process parameter optimization are some of the steps in the process. Following formation, the implant is put through post processing procedures such surface polishing and sterilising. Faster prototyping, lower tooling costs, and less material waste are just a few benefits of the ISF process. Customized medical implants, such as orthopaedic implants and dental prosthesis, may also be made using the ISF technique.
The probability of the influence of magnetic fields on the stability of metallic hydrogen. Metallic hydrogen decay channels
Authors: Khokhoev Ruvim , Khokhoev Timur
Published: December 2023

Studying the phase states of hydrogen is an important problem for condensed matter physics. The metallic phase of hydrogen is of particular interest. Obtaining hydrogen in this state will provide answers to fundamental questions in astrophysics, will be a significant achievement in solid state physics and will become an important breakthrough in the study of superconductors, and can also have an important impact on energy and rocketry, opening up broad opportunities for applied physics.This article examines the possibility of stability of the metallic phase of hydrogen and its probable radioactivity. The probable channel of radioactive decay with the formation of daughter nuclei from the parent chain of metallic hydrogen nucleons is analyzed.
Efficiency in the Skies: Express Air's Cargo Operations and Advanced Panoramic Imaging Integration
Authors: Ayuba Adegoke , Diego Carlos , Tera Terry
Published: December 2023

AbstractForget conveyor belts and dusty manifests – Express Air is taking cargo operations to new heights with the power of panoramic imaging. This paper delves into the human story behind their revolutionary integration of this cutting-edge technology, revealing how it's not just about numbers, but about transforming the lives of pilots, ground crew, and even the cargo itself.Imagine a world where loading a Boeing 747 feels like packing a carry-on. Panoramic imaging grants eagle-eyed precision, guiding ground crew to the exact package in a blink, shaving minutes off turnaround times. No more frantic hunts for misplaced parcels, just a symphony of swiftness orchestrated by the watchful eye of these digital sentinels.But efficiency isn't just about speed. Picture a nervous flyer transformed into a cargo guardian, thanks to real-time panoramic surveillance. Every twitch of a suspicious package is caught, every potential mishap nipped in the bud. The anxieties of theft and damage melt away, replaced by the comforting hum of constant vigilance.And for the data-driven captain in all of us, panoramic imaging offers a treasure trove of insights. No more squinting at blurry manifests – cargo patterns dance across digital dashboards, whispering secrets of optimization. Resource allocation becomes a waltz, with every pallet finding its perfect place for a smoother, more profitable journey.Express Air's story isn't just about technology; it's about reimagining the human-machine dance in the sky. From the relieved sigh of a pilot to the quiet confidence of a ground crew member, panoramic imaging is weaving a tapestry of efficiency that benefits everyone who takes flight with Express Air. So buckle up, and prepare to witness the future of cargo, where every box tells a story, and every flight soars on the wings of innovation.
The Relationship Between Math Anxiety and Math Achievement: Novel and Robust Evidence From A Meta-Analysis of Individual Participant Data From International Large-Scale Assessments
Authors: Brunner Martin , Preckel Franzis , Goetz Thomas , Lüdtke Oliver , Keller Lena
Published: December 2023

Math anxiety and math achievement are reciprocally related, which likely impacts individuals’ agency; their educational and career trajectories in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields; and countries’ economic growth in these areas. Previous meta-analyses on this relationship faced limitations from studies using small, convenience samples and suffered from methodological issues, such as variance restriction, low statistical power, and ecological bias. To address these challenges, the present research synthesis is the first to use a comprehensive collection of representative individual participant data (IPD) from International Large-Scale Assessments (ILSAs). This analysis incorporated cumulative evidence from 1980 to 2022, including 452 probability samples from 90 countries, and covered student and adult populations. The meta-analytic average correlation between math anxiety and math achievement was r = -.26. Moderator analyses revealed novel evidence that this relationship is sensitive to construct characteristics as well as individual and contextual factors. Specifically, the negative relationship was weaker for the worry facet of math anxiety compared with its affective facet and its cognitive interference facet, and it was weaker following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Additionally, the negative relationship was stronger for individuals with average and high levels of math achievement and in countries with higher Gross Domestic Product per capita. Gender differences in the relationship were largely negligible after 2010, although female individuals exhibited a stronger negative relationship in the 1980s and 1990s than male individuals. In summary, synthesizing IPD from ILSAs provided novel, nuanced, and robust evidence for research, practice, and policy.
Social evaluation of co-action partners: Children’s partner recruitment in cooperation and competition tasks
Authors: Titchener Rowan , Hermes Jonas , Fischer Julia , rakoczy hannes , Keupp Stefanie
Published: December 2023

Social evaluations are a pervasive feature of human thinking. Studies on selective trust, selective social learning, and helping – that is, in cooperative contexts – have shown that children become competent social decision-makers in their preschool years. Choosing partners based on relevant attributes is equally important for success in competitive situations, however. To test predictions from a dual-process account of children’s development of reasoning abilities, we devised two online experiments for 4- to 7-year-old children. In Experiment 1, children were introduced to a weak and to a strong model and had the opportunity to apply this information strategically in competitive and cooperative domain-relevant games (requiring strength) and in a domain-irrelevant game (requiring object labelling knowledge). Children recruited the optimal partner in both contexts from around 5 years of age and generalized partner expertise to novel domains. Experiment 2 was designed to shed light on the reasoning process underlying partner recruitment choices. Children were introduced to a weak but smart and a strong but ignorant model and had the opportunity to apply this information in games of different domain-context combinations. Contrary to our expectations, even the oldest children performed poorly. Our findings are at odds with previous research showing that 4-year-olds rationally recruited optimal partners for cooperative tasks. Children may have struggled with the unfamiliar first-person perspective, and the difficulty of the task when they had to consider multiple agent characteristics at once.
Alternative Sociological Theory: Poststructural, Postcolonial, and Feminist Critiques of Classical Sociology
Authors: Nezhad Mohammad Amin Moussavi
Published: December 2023

The present paper examines three key alternative sociological movements: Poststructuralism, Postcolonialism, and Feminism. It shows the various ways these theories criticize classical sociology, and how they might help us better understand the social world. In the first part, it discusses poststructuralism through the examination of the ideas of two key poststructuralist thinkers: Jacques Derrida and Michel Foucault. In the second part, it investigates how postcolonialist theory critiques and transcends the structures of Western colonialism. In the next section, it studies how feminist theory critiques male-centered ideologies, and aims to reconfigure the world on the basis of sex equality. In the final part, this paper provides a preliminary account of some of the main critiques directed at these theories.
QUANTITATIVE MODELS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN RISK ANALYSIS OF WATER TANK MAUFACTURING COMPANY FACTORY ABA, ABIA STATE.
Authors: Sakib S M Nazmuz
Published: December 2023

Quantitative models for supply chain risk analysis of water tank manufacturing company factory Aba, Abia state has been studied. Aba being one of the biggest cities known for commercial activities in southern part of Nigeria, couple the weight of weight and area of a water tank, has made the supply mechanism of the product costly. This study delves into the complexities of supply chain management, aiming to identify risk assessment models, vulnerabilities, propose optimal scenarios, and recommend enhanced risk management strategies. Risk factors identification, route time estimation, critical path analysis, cost-related risk assessment, comparison of logistic choices, and decision tree and mitigation were used to instigate and determine the best path for the supply flow of the system and save cost. From the results obtained, the analysis reveals that PATH 6 is the most time-efficient route, with the critical path identified as 62 hours, furthermore, two transportation/logistic choices were compared, with the second choice considered more cost-effective (N6.6m) than the first (N6.9m), the developed decision tree model, explores vulnerabilities in the supply chain and proposes mitigation strategies. This research has suggested some applicable guides to optimize supply chain managements, which includes partnering with distributors, leasing warehouses, or collaborating with retailers, with each decision weighed against various factors and costs to align with the company's best interests. The study underscores the importance of considering every component of the supply chain during decision-making to effectively mitigate risks.
Dental and alveolar pathologies of the Early Iron Age population of the Upper Ob region based on the materials of the Bystrovka-3 burial ground)
Authors:   Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kishkurno Maria
Published: December 2023

The study is focused on the analysis of distribution of the dentoalveolar pathologies (caries, calculus, periodontitis, dental fluorosis, antemortem enamel chips, alveolar abscess, antemortem loss of teeth), which are generally used for revealing the diet component composition of ancient groups and as the markers of the stress episodes (enamel hypoplasia, child dental caries). In addition, several anomalies in the structure of the dentition (dystopia, crowding, hypo- and hyperdentia) are considered. The study is based on the anthropological materials of the Bolsherechenskaya culture of the Bystrovka-3 burial ground, dated to the second half of the 1st millennium BC. The series consist of 130 skulls: 46 male, 34 female, 26 infants and 24 individuals whose gender could not be determined. The frequencies of the pathologies of the Bystrovka-3 sample were compared with those of the Neolithic and Bronze Ages populations of Western Siberia. The results of the study reveals that diet of the Bystrovka-3 people included both animal and plant products. The presence of endemic fluorosis on the teeth of four people (two female and two infants) may indicate the migration of a small group of people from outer regions with high fluoride content in soil and water to the Bolsherechye area. It was also found that the representatives of the study group experienced significant stress caused by adverse environment event. In addition, in the main group several rather rare dentoalveolar anomalies were identified, which, according to some researchers, are hereditary. Comparative analysis of frequencies of dentoalveolar pathology of the study group and the Neolithic-Bronze Age population of the south of Western Siberia revealed that the component composition of the diet of Bolsherechye people had significant differences from that of the Bronze Age pastoralists and is more similar to the Neolithic and pre-Andronovo bronze populations of Baraba forest-steppe, which had similar economy structure based on fishing, gathering and hunting.
About the spatial and chronological relationship between the Mousterian and Micoquian industries of East Europe
Authors:   Institute for the History of Material Culture, Russian Academy of Sciences, Vishnyatsky Leonid
Published: December 2023

The geography of the Middle Paleolithic of East Europe (referring to the European part of the former USSR) shows two main peculiarities. The first is a very uneven (patchy) spatial distribution of sites which form dense local accumulations separated by vast empty spaces. The second is the nearly ubiquitous cooccurrence of the Mousterian and Micoquian industries. Both are present in all major accumulations from Transcarpathia in the west to the Volga-Don interfluve in the east, including also the Prut-Dniester region, the Donets-Azov basin, the Crimean Peninsula and the Northwestern Caucasus. The distribution areas of the two industries in East Europe not merely overlap but coincide (except the Northeastern Caucasus where only Mousterian assemblages are known by now). This pattern does not agree well with the opinion that these industries should be regarded as two independent cultural traditions, unless one assumes they were time-transgressive. In contradiction to some of the available absolute dates, the relative chronology of the Mousterian and Micoquian assemblages seems to corroborate such an assumption. The analyses of the published stratigraphies of the sites where both industries occur in one stratigraphic column shows that, as a rule, the Micoquian tends to overlay the Mousterian. Such a situation was observed at Kůlna (Czechia), Biśnik, Nietoperzowa, Ciemna, Zwierzyniec (Poland), Korolevo 1, Jezupol 1 (Ukraine), Ripiceni Izvor (Romania). The inverse sequence was found in Crimea, at Kabazi 2, Karabi Tamchin and, probably, Shaitan-Koba. Therefore, there are grounds to think that at least in some parts of east Central and west Eastern Europe the two technocomplexes succeeded one another.
The Guitar Sound Image in the Creativity of Sabikas
Authors: KRYGIN ALEXANDER
Published: December 2023

The author proves that the concept of sound image appeared in musicological literature at the beginning of the 20th century. The defined phenomenon is characterized as a set of sound (speech, music, noise) elements that create, with the help of associations, a generalized image about material object, phenomenon, historical event, human character. In modern musicology, scientists consider the concepts of "sound image of an instrument" and "performance style" to be related, where these concepts are interpreted as an individual stylistic perspective in the perception of expressive possibilities of a musical instrument: timbral, dynamic, register characteristics and associated artistic semantics. The basis of the sound image of the Sabikas guitar was formed thanks to the environment of prominent representatives of flamenco - R. Montoya, A. Chacon, M. de Huelva and others, and the method of A. Marin was taken as the technological foundation. The author presents the main parameters of the sound image of Sabikas' guitar, which are based on the intonation dictionary of R. Montoya's era, as well as compositional, interpretive and technological innovations of Sabikas. It was found that the compositional innovations of Sabikas consisted in the use of traditional falsettos in other forms of flamenco (Sevillanas, Zambra, Garrotín, etc.), as well as the creation of a composition in the form of a theme with variations based on folk melodies. The virtuosity and purity of the intonation of the new sample, the timbre richness of the guitar texture, the use of artificial flagolets and chromatic scales during the solo performance were noted in the interpretive aspect. Technological innovations of Sabikas focused on innovation in the alzapúa technique, the rationality of the maestro's performance technique with the help of open strings and well-chosen left-hand fingering. The author proves this statement with relevant material. The conclusion is that the sound image of Sabikas' guitar became a reference point for many outstanding musicians of the next generation - Paco de Lucía, Manolo Sanlúcar, Vicente Amigo and others. The article provides an explanation that for many years the art of flamenco existed in a trinity - guitar, dance, vocals. It is noted that Ramón Montoya was the first soloist-guitarist, after whom it was Sabikas who got the opportunity (1959) to present the sound image of the flamenco guitar to US listeners during a solo concert in the most prestigious New York hall "Town Hall". It has been proven that Sabikas' discography was the largest among flamenco guitarists (about 40 studio albums), which can be conventionally divided into solo and ensemble recordings.
A Study on Psychological Well-Being and Kesejahteraan among IIUM Malaysian Postgraduate Students
Authors: Shamsul Azman Sarah , Abd Karim Aishah Hanim , Ismail Nik Ahmad Hisham
Published: December 2023

The study aimed to investigate the two elements of well-being, namely psychological well-being, and the threats towards well-being to ascertain the relationship between psychological well-being and the Sejahtera of Malaysian postgraduate students at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). While mental health issues among university students have been abundantly researched, only a few studies have focused on psychological well-being. Employing the Carol Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being (PWB) questionnaire, data were collected from 283 IIUM Malaysian postgraduate students. Descriptive analysis, independent t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to analyse the data. The results revealed that Malaysian postgraduate students’ education at IIUM are doing well in terms of their psychological well-being (autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance). The relationship between psychological well-being and student’s Sejahtera showed that these students were able to manage their psychological well-being, including personal matters, stress, time management, acceptance of emotions and thoughts. In conclusion, the six factors of psychological well-being were able to support and balance the threats, at the same time helping the students to achieve Sejahtera.
A Critique of the Turkish Education System During the Early Republic Period (1923-1943) Based on Syed Ahmet Arvasi’s Idea
Authors: Polat Onbasi Esra
Published: December 2023

States established as nation-states in the 19th and 20th centuries have used education to defend their principles of existence and legitimacy. In this context, the Republic of Turkey, founded on the ruins of the Ottoman Empire, has made great efforts to transform its people into a modern nation-state. The most important tool of the state in this effort has undoubtedly been education. Since the basis of the republican ideology is secularism, the basic building block in education has also been secularism. The education system has been the most important part of secular modernization and the construction of a new national identity. New and secular values that form the national identity have been transferred and transmitted to new generations through education. In this context, education policies have been under the influence of the new regime for a long time since the founding of the republic. This study has drawn from Syed Ahmed Arvasi’s ideas in analyzing the historical development of education in Turkey, and identified that problems such as moral corruption, anarchy, lack of national consciousness, and lack of personality in today's society are closely associated with the secular education policies of the Republican period. In moving forward, the study supports Arvasi’s idea of educating the younger generation according to the principles of Turkish-Islamic culture. Future studies may explore further the viability of Arvasi’s ideas and how they can be implemented in the formal system of education in Turkey