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Sustainable Infrastructure – Assessing the environmental impact of bridge construction
Authors: Gabler Markus , Wong Mary , Adamek John
Published: January 2025

If we want to build sustainable transport infrastructure in the future, we need holistic planning where we take the emitted greenhouse gas emissions into account as an integral requirement in the overall life cycle and use it as a basis for decision-making. In this article, we take a closer look at the impact of transport infrastructure and consider the areas in which we as planners can have a positive influence on emissions. There will be a focus of carbon footprint of bridge construction including the effect of traffic interruption through construction caused traffic management. We will also look at other aspects of sustainability such as impact on biodiversity and society, advantages of circular economy and finally on how to build for climate change.
Hacia la Accesibilidad Universal: Aplicación de Realidad Mixta en la Modernización y Adaptación de Puentes Peatonales. Una Revisión de Literatura
Authors: Requesens Aldea José , Valenzuela Saavedra Matías , Seriani Awad Sebastián
Published: January 2025

En un entorno donde la inclusión urbana es crucial para asegurar que la infraestructura urbana no limite la participación de todas las personas, independientemente de sus habilidades, se identifica que existe una brecha significativa de infraestructura pública existente que no ha sido actualizada para dar cumplimiento a las normativas respecto a la Igualdad de Oportunidades e Inclusión Social de las Personas con Discapacidad. Los puentes peatonales, esenciales para la movilidad segura y continua, enfrentan problemas de accesibilidad a nivel global. Este estudio revela una escasez de investigaciones sobre la remodelación de puentes peatonales para accesibilidad universal. La metodología BIM y el aprendizaje automático son ampliamente utilizados, y la realidad mixta se destaca para evaluaciones virtuales, proponiendo un enfoque integral y estratégico para futuras investigaciones y aplicaciones prácticas.
BrIMMS – A Software for Inspection and Maintenance Management of Bridges
Authors: Saju S. , Albert Huygheen , Nisha G. K.
Published: January 2025

The maintenance, repair, and replacement of aging bridges is a costly endeavour for highway agencies, yet it is essential for ensuring their serviceability and reliability throughout their lifespan. The increasing instances of structural degradation and bridge failures in recent times, often attributed to inadequate maintenance, highlight the need for a proactive approach. In response to this challenge, A software for effective Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Management System (BrIMMS) has been developed. This software is designed to streamline various activities such as inspection, assessment of bridge conditions, forecasting of bridge maintenance needs, allocation of repair and rehabilitation tasks, strengthening, replacement, reconstruction, prioritization of bridges for various maintenance actions, and identifying cost-effective solutions for each bridge, including maintenance scheduling. The BrIMMS equips engineers and administrators at all levels with the tools to select optimal solutions, ensuring that bridges meet the desired level of service within the available budget. This paper presents the principal characteristics and components of the software created for BrIMMS. It illustrates the ways in which this software can significantly improve the management of bridge infrastructure.
Optimization of prestressing operations in the design of cable-stayed bridges by applying the Direct Algorithm
Authors: Checa Josep Farré , Ma Haiying , Lozano Galant Jose Antonio , Turmo Coderque José
Published: January 2025

A new direct simulation of the cantilever erection method is presented in order to reduce the prestressing operations of stay cables. This new method introduces a direct approach for cable- stayed bridge construction using the cantilever erection method, employing independent finite element models. Prestressing forces are modeled as imposed strains based on the unstressed length concept to ensure the achievement of a specific target state post-construction (objective service stage, OSS). This facilitates faster simulation of the construction process, particularly for steel bridges and the predesign of concrete cable-stayed bridges, and enables direct simulation of construction stages and OSS achievement. The proposed method's efficacy is demonstrated through the analysis of a cable-stayed bridge.
Detecting railway bridge scour using in-service train signals and machine learning tools
Authors: Tola Sinem , Tinoco Joaquim , Matos José C. , O’Brien Eugene , Cantero Daniel
Published: January 2025

Instrumenting a train crossing over a bridge with a scour problem and acquiring signals presents an alternative approach to traditional scour detection techniques. The study utilizes displacement measurements obtained via a conveniently integrated system on a 6-axle vehicle crossing a railway bridge. Given that the measurements provided correspond to the healthy state of the bridge, scoured state vehicle crossings are synthetically generated with a vehicle-bridge interaction model. The bridge's pier stiffness is determined through a Cross-Entropy optimization algorithm that minimizes the sum of squared differences between measured track irregularities and Finite Element model-calculated displacements combined with rail irregularities. The variation between the healthy and scoured states of the bridge is utilized as a damage indicator. The case study is extended to the network level through Machine Learning (ML) algorithms.
Geometric Digital Twins of RC Bridge Point Clouds using Instance Segmentation
Authors: Hoskere Vedhus , Rahman Asad
Published: January 2025

Manual bridge inspections are often inefficient, costly, and dangerous. To address these challenges, researchers have been exploring the use of digital twins—digital replicas of physical bridges containing structural and condition data. This paper proposes a novel methodology for the automated production of geometric digital twins of reinforced concrete (RC) bridges by leveraging instance segmentation of point clouds. The process involves data acquisition, reality modeling, and the application of deep learning methods to extract and classify individual bridge components. The study introduces a new approach for generating synthetic point cloud datasets to facilitate instance segmentation and evaluates the Mask3D model for this task. The ultimate goal is to enhance bridge management by creating accurate and comprehensive geometric digital twins.
Predicting long-term service performance of a prestressed concrete bridge using a probabilistic method and remote bridge inspection technologies
Authors: Rakoczy Anna M. , Porzyc Lukasz , Ribeiro Diogo
Published: January 2025

The bridge structures are exposed to numerous live loads and environmental cycles during their service, which can cause degradation, defects, and reduction of the bridge capacity. As the capacity of the bridge reduces over time, the reliability index also reduces, which indicates the safety of bridge operation is compromised. Fitness for Service (FFS) assessment, which uses probabilistic methods and is supplemented by and consistent with detailed technical inspections of the structures, provides most accurate assessment of the expected bridge service. This article presents a probabilistic method used for the forecasting FFS of existing railway bridges and viaducts. The methodology is presented on a prestressed concrete viaduct that serves as a crucial link to the Pirâmides bridge and forms a railway extension to the coastal maritime port of Aveiro, Portugal. The FFS assessment accounted for the finding from remote bridge inspection.
Bridge Digital Twins Creation Using an Unorthodox Approach
Authors: Ároch Rudolf , Sokol Milan , Venglár Michal , Klas Tomáš , Magdaléna Štujberová , Lamperová Katarína , Mazáčková Karolína , Crespo-Sánchez Saúl Enrique
Published: January 2025

The design procedure for a new bridge is standardised, and the methodology is clearly set by design standards. These are mainly computational static schemes, load influences, and behaviour of details such as joints, supports, etc. However, suppose we need to know the response of an existing bridge. In that case, experience shows that these procedures are often not sufficient to achieve consistency of numerical results (strain, frequencies, displacements, stresses, etc.) with the measured values; it is often necessary to modify static schemes and include various side effects that are otherwise not considered or neglected in the design. Getting a quality digital twin is a relatively difficult task. This paper describes some interesting practical examples of how better numerical models – digital twins of bridges – have been gradually built and debugged.
A New Solenoid-Type Sensor for Nondestructive Stress Estimation in Prestressed Steel Strands
Authors: Lee Joo-Hyung , Park Kwang-Yeun , Joh Changbin , Choi Ji-Young , Imjong
Published: January 2025

In this study, we introduce a novel solenoid-type sensor for nondestructively estimating stress in prestressed steel strands through magnetic Barkhausen noise (MBN) measurements. The sensor features a unique dual-coil system: one coil induces a magnetic field, and the other coil detects changes in magnetic flux. This is particularly advantageous in civil engineering, where steel strands are often covered with protective materials, rendering traditional contact-based MBN sensors, commonly used in railway and mechanical engineering, ineffective. Limitations due to the skin effect control the frequency of current in the magnetic-field inducing coil, while the characteristics of MBN determine the sampling rate of the detection coil. An infinite impulse response filter is proposed for extracting MBN from the signals, and the root mean square (RMS) value is employed to assess the intensity of the MBN. Laboratory tests on a 15.2 mm diameter seven-wire steel strand demonstrate a clear correlation between the stress in the steel strand and the RMS of MBN. This correlation mirrors findings from earlier studies using contact-type sensors and suggests that the newly developed solenoid-type MBN sensor can effectively estimate the prestressing stress in steel strands within ducts.
Innovation through Value of Information of the Interpolation Damage Detection Method: an experiment-based value quantification
Authors: Costa Giancarlo , Limongelli Maria Pina , Thöns Sebastian
Published: January 2025

Innovation plays a crucial role in shaping technological, industrial, and social progress in modern societies. The quantification of the benefits technologies offer in specific decision-making scenarios can foster their innovation process providing a guide in their development and diffusion. Decision Value Analysis provides metrics to assess the value of technologies for increasing maturity levels. Specifically, the Value of Information can be used to assess and optimize information acquirement and processing technologies. In this study, the Value of Information is applied to guide the development of a technology for damage detection based on experimental data collected from the S101 bridge in Austria. Prior, posterior, and pre- posterior utilities from the Bayesian Decision theory are calculated accounting for the integrity management decision scenario, maintenance actions, experimental data, and costs. The utilities are maximized to identify the optimal range of damage detection performance parameters and to provide input for the development of a business model for technology utilization.
Análisis y diseño del puente K58, Puente aislado en zona de alta sismicidad en Colombia
Authors: Betancour Suárez Nelson , Patiño Sebastián , Niño Rafael , Rodríguez Jorge Alberto
Published: January 2025

El puente K 58 se encuentra ubicado sobre la vía Bogotá Villavicencio en el área de influencia de la frontera andina oriental, una de las zonas con mayor número de fallas sísmicamente activas del país y donde se han presentado sismos de gran magnitud con regularidad, la estructura nace de la necesidad de evitar una zona inestable que produjo un derrumbe de gran magnitud. Debido a la alta sismicidad del lugar con aceleraciones espectrales picos superiores a 1g, las dificultades topográficas del sitio que requirió la colocación de dos pilas en los bordes de laderas con pendientes superiores a 45 grados, y el cruce del río Negro, la solución optada fue un puente curvo de 5 vanos, 3 de 180 m y dos de 90 m, con aisladores sísmicos de péndulo de fricción. Estos dispositivos se diseñaron para eventos con periodo de retorno de 2500 años con una capacidad de 0,528 m de desplazamiento, el radio efectivo de los aisladores es de 4m y el periodo efectivo es de 4 segundos. Debido a las condiciones topográficas del emplazamiento el puente está siendo construido utilizando la técnica de voladizos sucesivos. El propósito del artículo es presentar en detalle el estudio del aislamiento sísmico, las normas y criterios establecidos para el diseño, y las pruebas de calidad y prototipo.
Análisis del detallamiento en cimentaciones por micropilotes y conexión monolítica en puentes del Uruguay
Authors: Bordoli Rodrigo Gil , Valenzuela Matías A.
Published: January 2025

En los últimos años en Uruguay han participado proyectistas de puentes de diversos países donde han propuesto soluciones de diseño innovadoras. Esto ha traído nuevas técnicas y soluciones de tipologías y detalles implementados en los proyectos y construcciones de puentes, comúnmente utilizadas en otros países, pero poco usuales para Uruguay.

En el presente documento se exponen dos aspectos constructivos innovadores para los puentes en Uruguay, a saber: la utilización de micropilotes en las fundaciones y sistemas de articulación entre tablero – tablero como forma de eliminar las juntas transversales. Ambos aspectos han sido aplicados recientemente en algunos puentes de Uruguay.

En particular se presentan los casos de estudio y se analizan sus desempeños considerando las normativas vigentes aplicadas en Uruguay (Pliego de Condiciones de la D.N.V. para la Construcción de Puentes y Carreteras del M.T.O.P.), la norma española EHE-08 y la Guía para el proyecto y la ejecución de micropilotes en obras de carretera.

Finalmente se entregan comentarios y conclusiones sobre los beneficios e inconvenientes de estas soluciones en Uruguay y los principales desafíos para su implementación.
Design of Multifunctional Space Structures
Authors: De Backer Hans , Outtier Amelie
Published: January 2025

In aerospace engineering, using high-strength, light materials for constructing spacecraft and - stations is crucial. A structure that has been gaining popularity over the previous decades is the aerobrake structure. The use of lattice strut concepts to construct an aerobrake structure is investigated actively. Due to the extreme conditions encountered in space, the demand for accurate FE modelling is rising to predict the behaviour of structures To increase the reliability of FE simulations, the real environmental and boundary conditions should be approximated precisely. Considering the variability of an aerobrake structure’s environmental conditions and structural properties, a basic FE model optimisation process is executed. Due to the complexity of aerospace conditions, the limits of FE simulations are being investigated and analysed. To conclude, the limitations of a finalised aerobrake model are examined.
Fundamental Study on Evaluation of Axial Force of High Strength Bolts by Digital Image Processing
Authors: IIDA Tetsuya , Oda Hirotaka , DANIEL Apenyo , Ono Tetsu , Sugiura Kunitomo , Yamaguchi Takashi
Published: January 2025

In this study, as a method of measuring the bolt axial force after tightening tension control bolts, the characteristic that the bolt head deforms greatly in proportion to the bolt axial force was utilized. There has been no case in which the displacement of the bolt head was captured by an image and converted to an axial force for measurement.

Therefore, this study utilizes this feature to estimate the axial force only from the displacement accompanying the shape deformation of the bolt top during the two stages of bolt insertion, i.e. primary tightening and final tightening to determine from experiments how accurately the axial force can be evaluated. We confirmed that it is possible to detect changes in axial force by measuring the image displacement of the bolt head.
Effects of Pedestrian Synchronisation on Under-Deck Cable-Stayed Footbridges
Authors: Georgiadis Konstantinos , Ruiz-Teran Ana M. , Stafford Peter J.
Published: January 2025

Under-deck cable-stayed (UDCS) footbridges are slender structures supported by stay-cables located below the deck and possess a number of advantages such as high structural efficiency and sustainability, due to the small amount of materials. However, due to their slenderness they become more prone to vibrations induced by pedestrians. In the present work, the dynamic response of a benchmark UDCS footbridge has been investigated, considering a stochastic representation of the pedestrian loading. The effects of synchronisation of pedestrian step frequency to different lateral and torsional modes of the bridge have been examined. Results show that although synchronisation with certain modes can increase vibrations does not lead to dynamic instability in these footbridges.
Innovative Geometry Control Techniques for Complex Bridge Construction
Authors: Mikkonen Atte , Pircher Georg
Published: January 2025

Complex bridges, including cable-stayed and arc-supported structures, require meticulous planning and control during staged construction to maintain adherence to the original design. Deviations due to erection errors, tolerance effects, or survey discrepancies pose significant challenges.

This study introduces innovative geometry control applications, illustrated by the Thu Thiem 2 bridge in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Initially fixed construction plans, including camber and cable stressing forces, were dynamically adjusted in response to real-time deviations and load changes. A critical innovation, the "KINK" feature, was developed to integrate survey data and correct cumulative installation errors, improving the fidelity of the 'as-built' analysis, and allowing for proactive design modifications.

Our research enhances the precision and efficiency of bridge construction and supports improved collaboration among stakeholders.
Ensayos de alta performance en diferentes sistemas de aislamiento sísmico
Authors: Taboada Diego , Camila Coria Efe Ozcanli y.
Published: January 2025

El aislamiento sísmico es uno de los medios más eficaces para reducir el daño causado por terremotos. Este artículo resume ensayos de alta performance de distintos sistemas de aislamiento sísmico usados para aplicaciones estructurales convencionales (edificios y puentes), y para aplicaciones no convencionales (servidores informáticos, obras de arte y equipos sensibles). Los resultados que se presentan son: 1) Ensayos de aisladores sometidos a grandes desplazamientos laterales además de carga axial y levantamiento extremo de 20 mm. Asimismo, se presenta el comportamiento de aisladores sometidos a una deformación por corte superior al 500%. 2) Ensayos de un sistema patentado de aislamiento multidireccional de piso que proporciona capacidad de amortiguamiento y autocentrado para equipos. 3) Ensayos de un material deslizante a base de poliamida y nylon. El material tiene un coeficiente de fricción más bajo que el típico PTFE.
Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Microfluidics Through the Utilization of Direct Ink Writing
Authors: Prajitna Stefanus H. , Harito Christian , Yuliarto Brian
Published: January 2025

Microfluidics is essential for precise manipulation of fluids in small channels. However, conventional manufacturing processes for microfluidic devices are expensive, time-consuming, and require specialized equipment in a clean room. While recent studies have improved the cost-effectiveness of this device, there is still a need for further advancement in cost efficiency. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a custom-built direct-ink writing (DIW) printer for manufacturing microfluidic devices that is more affordable. Custom-built DIW directly printed microfluidic channels onto microscope slide glass using RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) silicone sealant. To finish the microfluidics manufacturing, the printed channel will be assembled by placing the same glass on top of the printed layer. This method eliminated the need for polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) molds and casting processes that were still found in recent studies. This innovative $250 (USD) custom-built DIW method takes 15 seconds to print microfluidics channels and showed a significant cost reduction, with each microfluidics device costing only $0.071 (USD) compared to $0.90 (USD) in previous studies. This study makes microfluidics more affordable and accessible for biomedical use. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2025-09-01-01 Full Text: PDF
VO2max Estimation from Up and Down Staircase Running test for College Level Students
Authors: Ghosh Surojit , Kundu Brajanath
Published: January 2025

Objective: The goal of the study was to create a submaximal exercise test that uses a three-minute up-and down staircase running exercise to estimate VO2 max.
Methods:78 male college students, ages 18 to 22, were chosen to serve as test validation subjects. To find their VO2max, the participants finished a treadmill test at the human performance laboratory at LNIPE in Guwahati, India. After a three-minute up-and-down stairway running exercise, the subjects had a one-minute heart rate response. Age in years was noted, and BMI was evaluated. The multiple regression model used the directly measured VO2max data from the treadmill test as the dependent variable, and the number of turns in the 3-minute up-and-down staircase running performance, post-exercise heart rate 1-minute response, BMI, and age in years as the independent variables.
Results: Male VO2max (ml/kg/min) was estimated using the multiple regression equation, which produced the following predicted equation: 58.133-.076 (total number of up and down staircase runs) -.031 (HR) -.024 (BMI) -.190 (Age). Adjusted R2 =.025, SEE = 1.21. The predicted VO2 max for the validation group was determined using the predicted equation. The direct method mean VO2 max and the validation group's predicted VO2 max were 43.97 ± 1.23 and 43.99 ±.310, respectively. The directly measured VO2 max and the predicted VO2 max had a.858 coefficient of correlation, which was significant at the 0.01 level. The cross-validation group (N=78) was used to test the predicted equation. The Queen College Step Test was used to measure VO2 max. Age, BMI, post-exercise heart rate, and three minutes of up-and-down staircase running were measured. The cross validation group's mean observed VO2 max was 44.07 ±.229, while their predicted VO2 max was 44.91 ±.250. A highly significant correlation (r = 0.627) between the observed and predicted VO2 max was found at the 0.01 level, confirming the validity and reliability of the predicted equation.
Conclusion: In conclusion, a valid and reliable sub-maximum test for determining VO2max in college-level students aged 18 to 22 is a 3-minute up-and-down stair running test.
An Analysis of the Effects of Self-Help Groups on Member’s Financial Situation
Authors: Gupta Mangleshwar , Singh Lokendra Vikram
Published: January 2025

Various effects of self-help groups on member’s financial circumstances are investigated in this research. Analysed thoroughly, it reveals these organisations revolutionary capacity to strengthen economic resilience and promote financial empowerment. Credit is more easily obtained, members are more likely to save money, and members are more likely to practise good money management because of the joint efforts and mutual support fostered by self-help organisations. Furthermore, member’s financial capacities are further enhanced by the social dynamics that foster responsibility and confidence among these organisations. Not only may self-help organisations improve individuals' financial well-being, but they also contribute to wider socio-economic growth and community empowerment, according to this study.
PENGARUH BRAND AWARENESS DAN FIRM SIZE TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN
Authors: Saiful Anam  , Abdul Mujib  , Aulia Zanuarisma  , Meila Sari
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between financial performance in pharmaceutical companies and the level of brand awareness and company size. The issue being raised is the relevance of brand recognition in increasing revenue; however, it is generally believed that company size has an influence on business success. For the purpose of this study, a census sample method was used, and all pharmaceutical companies were included. Secondary data was obtained from annual financial reports. The data study was conducted statistically using SPSS tools, and included classical assumption testing and multiple linear regression. Despite the fact that company size does not have a major influence on sales, the research findings show that brand awareness has a major impact on sales. This indicates that the higher brand awareness that consumers have of a company increases sales, resulting in better financial performance of the company.
EDUCATION FOR ALL: READING ARTICLE 21A AND ARTICLE 30 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
Authors: Das Juthika
Published: January 2025

Education is a basic human right which must be accessible to all. An inclusive education is a prerequisite for a just and democratic society. Since its independence, India has given enormous importance to education for all by enacting various acts and policies. However, even after seven decades of independence, a large number of populations particularly the backward sections of society have been deprived of education.Considering the argument, this article attempts to understand the access of education in the context of article 21A and article 30 of the Indian Constitution.
Development of E-Learning Materials Assisted by Augmented Reality on Human Digestive System Material to Improve Elementary School Students' Learning Outcomes
Authors: Risqiyono Muhammad Wahyu Agung , Setyasto Novi
Published: January 2025

This study aims to develop, test the feasibility, effectiveness, and practicality of Augmented Reality (AR)-assisted e-learning materials to improve student learning outcomes. This study is a Development Research (R&D) using the Borg and Gall model. This study involved 42 fifth grade students of Kedungmundu State Elementary School (SDN) in the 2024/2025 academic year, with a small-scale trial on 15 VA class students and a large-scale trial on 27 VB class students. Data collection techniques used test techniques (pretest - posttest) and non-test in the form of interview results, questionnaires, observations, score lists, and documentation. The results of validation by material, language, and media experts which showed that AR-assisted e-learning materials were declared "very feasible" with an average score of 89%. The practicality of e-teaching materials is shown from the results of the questionnaire responses of teachers and students to the use of e-teaching materials assisted by AR showing a "very positive" level of satisfaction, with a score of 97% from teachers and 86% from students. The effectiveness of e-teaching materials assisted by AR is proven through the results of the t-test with a significance value of 0.000 (<0.05) and an N-gain of 0.67, which is included in the "moderate" category. The results of the study indicate that e-teaching materials assisted by AR meet the criteria of being feasible, practical, and effective in improving learning outcomes in class V science learning at SDN Kedungmundu.
Sosialisasi Naskah Akademik Perlindungan LP2B Kabupaten Lombok Utara
Authors: Tajidan Tajidan , Fahrudin  , M. Saleh
Published: January 2025

Naskah Akademik Peraturan Dearah tentang Perlindungan LP2B perlukan disosialisasi melalui pendekatan internalisasi. Sosialisasi bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman kepada para pemangku kepentingan agar mereka menyadari bahwa lahan pertanian pangan harus dilestarikan dalam rangkan mencapai tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan (SDG’s), yaitu bebas dari kemiskinan dan kelaparan dengan mencegah konversi lahan dari pertanian ke non-pertanian, menginformasikan kepada Kepala Dinas Organisasi Perangkat Daerah (OPD) bahwa pendekatan dalam melindungi LP2B menggunakan pendekatan persuasif dan edukatif dengan konsekuensi insentif dan disinsentif, menjelaskan kepada peserta sosialisasi bahwa sawah di lokasi LP2B dilarang dikonversi, jika dikonversi wajib menggantinya di lokasi lain di Lahan Cadangan Pertanian Pangan Berkelanjutan (LCP2B) tiga kali luas lahan yang dikonversi. Internasinasi dikemas dalam format rapat koordinasi yang dihadiri oleh kepada OPD, penyuluh pertanian lapangan, organisasi kemasyarakatan dan/atau lembaga swadaya masyarakat. Seluruh rangkaian kegiatan telah dilaksanakan mulai dari penyusunan, pelaksanaan, pemantauan, evaluasi, penyusunan laporan, dan publikasi. Hasil sosialisasi menunjukkan bahwa mereka telah menerima pengetahuan tentang zonasi LP2B, informasi tentang substansi LP2B. Manajemen LP2B menggunakan pendekatan persuasif, edukatif, dengan pemberian insentif dan disinsentif. Insentif yang diusulkan adalah mengalokasikan dana dalam Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah untuk pembayaran premi asuransi bagi petani yang gagal panen dan/atau gagal tanam akibat bencana alam atau serangan hama, serta memberikan beasiswa kepada anak-anak petani yang melanjutkan studi.
Tecendo Encontros na Educação Inclusiva: um olhar sensível para as práticas contemporâneas
Authors: Lima Alex Sandro Pires de , Toledo Aline , Pasotti Ana Carolina , Sather Arislany de Queiroz , Novaes Daniel , Bianchini Elizandra Aparecida de Souza , Paula Fludualdo Talis de , Barbosa Francisco Lucas Ferreira , Sanders Ione Viana Pereira , Silva Ivanice Borges da , Arca Jéssica Daniele Alegria , Oliveira Junior José Luiz Quimente , Rocha Josiane Rezende da , Souza Lívia Barbosa Pacheco , Hollosi Marcio , Magris Patrícia Nicolau , Carolei Paula , Silva Silene de Carvalho da , Sergio Sineia Guilherme , Lima Valéria Sperduti , Ferreira Welberth Santos
Published: January 2025

Ao longo desta obra, são abordados os princípios, práticas e desafios da Educação Inclusiva, suscitando a reflexão sobre o papel transformador da escola enquanto espaço de acolhimento, diversidade e pertencimento. Mais do que apenas discutir políticas públicas ou normativas, é imprescindível propor caminhos concretos para a implementação de práticas pedagógicas efetivas, que valorizem as potencialidades de cada estudante e respeitem suas especificidades.
Este e-book não é apenas uma coletânea de reflexões, mas um verdadeiro convite para repensarmos a Educação como um instrumento para a construção de um futuro em que as diferenças não sejam obstáculos, mas oportunidades de aprendizado e colaboração. Que estas páginas inspirem práticas educativas mais humanas, acessíveis e conectadas às demandas contemporâneas.
Quality estimation of crustaceans and mussels based on the recovery of high value-added compounds and properties of their exoskeletons
Authors: Katsoulis Kostas
Published: January 2025

Large amounts of marine by-products generated during the processing of crustaceans, such as exoskeletons of shrimp, crabs, lobsters and mussels, are often discarded as waste despite their potential to serve as valuable raw materials. Exoskeletons of these species are rich in high-value compounds such as chitin, chitosan, bioactive peptides, lipids, and minerals, all of which have vast industrial, biomedical, and agricultural applications. Therefore, efficient quality estimation of these exoskeletons is crucial to optimize the recovery of these compounds and ensure sustainable practices in the seafood industry.
A review about liver function tests
Authors: Ahmed Mudher AL- khaykanee  , AG Hamad  , Soura Alaa Hussein
Published: January 2025

In general, Tests for liver function in the laboratory are those that help diagnose and treat patients with hepatic dysfunction. The liver is responsible for the metabolism of fats., proteins, and carbohydrates. As biochemical markers of liver dysfunction, a few end products of metabolic pathways and enzymes that are extremely sensitive to abnormalities could be employed. Serum bilirubin, Ceruloplasmin, α-fetoprotein, alkaline phosphatase, 5′ nucleotidase, aspartate amino transferase, alanine amino transferase, and gamma glutamyl transferase are a few of the biological. If a patient has one or more changes in the biochemical markers of liver damage, physicians may have trouble detecting diseases that directly affect the liver or include other organs. The phrase "liver chemistry tests," which refers to a variety of serum chemistries that can be examined to assess hepatic function and/or damage, is often used but is not well defined.
AI-driven cyber threat detection for global logistics in United States
Authors: OJO TITILAYO PRECIOUS
Published: January 2025

The integration of AI-driven cybersecurity systems is increasingly essential to the security and efficiency of global logistics operations in the United States. This thematic analysis investigates the major themes, challenges, and opportunities of AI in logistics cybersecurity, focusing on its effectiveness in threat detection and prevention, diverse applications, and implementation challenges. AI has been shown to significantly enhance threat detection, reducing response times by up to 65%, and proactively preventing cyber threats through predictive analytics. Key applications include AI-driven network monitoring, endpoint security, and supply chain risk management, each contributing to the overall resilience of logistics networks. However, several challenges hinder the widespread adoption of AI, including high initial costs, integration issues with legacy systems, and a shortage of skilled professionals. Additionally, regulatory compliance and ethical considerations, such as data privacy and transparency, must be addressed to ensure responsible deployment. Despite these barriers, empirical evidence highlights AI’s potential to revolutionize logistics cybersecurity, offering faster threat detection, reduced vulnerabilities, and more secure operations. Overcoming adoption challenges requires a concerted effort from industry stakeholders, with a focus on workforce development, regulatory adherence, and ethical AI practices. Future research should explore strategies to address these challenges, ensuring the full potential of AI in enhancing the security and efficiency of global logistics operations.
National critical infrastructure protection via supply chain security in the United States of America
Authors: OJO TITILAYO PRECIOUS
Published: January 2025

The protection of critical infrastructure in the United States is vital for ensuring national security, economic stability, and public safety. As sectors such as energy, transportation, water, and communications become increasingly reliant on globalized supply chains, vulnerabilities to cyberattacks, natural disasters, and geopolitical tensions have heightened. This study examines the role of secure supply chain practices, including vendor screening, technology integration, and adherence to regulatory frameworks, in mitigating risks to critical infrastructure. Through content and thematic analysis of secondary data, this research identifies key security measures, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and real-time monitoring, which enhance the resilience of supply chains. The study highlights the importance of cybersecurity, intermodal coordination, and geopolitical risk management in safeguarding infrastructure. Case studies, particularly the 2021 Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, emphasize the need for proactive security measures, such as continuous monitoring, regular cybersecurity assessments, and improved stakeholder collaboration. The study provides strategic recommendations for strengthening supply chain security, including prioritizing vendor screening, adopting advanced technologies, enhancing intermodal coordination, and diversifying supply networks to mitigate geopolitical risks. These measures are essential for reinforcing the resilience, efficiency, and continuity of critical infrastructure in the face of evolving threats.
Soil carbon and wood decay models in Nigeria’s Niger Delta environment
Authors: Azuka Chinedum Egubogo  , Funmilayo Sarah Eguakun  , Gabriel Adetoye Adedeji
Published: January 2025

Decaying of wood is a major factor in modelling global carbon emissions and their effect on climate change. When not properly considered, trees used in urban greening have been observed to cause hazards and do a disservice in terms of carbon storage due to their degradation. This degradation process is aided by species properties and climatic and biological factors, but the quantitative characteristics of this process on commonly used avenue trees in Nigeria are scarce. The decay rate of wood-block samples of six commonly used avenue trees (Azadirachta indica, Gmelina arborea, Delonix regia, Casuarina equisetifolia, Musanga cecropiodes, and Ficus elastica), as well as soil carbon changes beneath the wood blocks, were monitored under natural varying climatic conditions (Soil temperature, air temperature, relative humidity) and incidence of termite attack over a period of 16 weeks. Soil and air temperature showed a quadratic trend with decay rate, with p-values less than 0.05 and 0.10, respectively, while density and incidence of termite attack were negatively linear (p<0.05) and positively linear (p<0.01), respectively. Among the species, D. regia had the highest coefficient for predicting decay rate. Soil depth and wood density were significant predictors of soil carbon accumulation from decaying wood samples. Soil temperature and other climatic variables of a region should be considered for various tree planting and management projects to discourage the selection of trees with a high decay rate and carbon loss in the area, such as D. regia.
Hyphenated technologies: Transforming analytical approaches with combined methodologies
Authors: Daram Sushma Reddy Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis  , Unnava Jaya Surya  , Utukuri Satish  , Thulugu Dhanalakshmi  , Yatavelli Koushit Reddy  , Yanamala Gopi Krishna
Published: January 2025

The hyphenated technique was developed by combining a separation strategy with an on-line spectroscopic detection technology. Currently, a combination of a separation approach with a more sensitive detection technique is the most used method for determining the speciation of trace elements. Before the addition of a detection approach, such hyphenated techniques involved coupling the separation of a unique sample preparation offline. Currently, a separation method (chromatography) and an online spectroscopic detection method are combined to create the hyphenated technique. Over the past two decades, hyphenated analytical methods have undergone amazing advancements that have greatly expanded their applicability in the analysis of biomaterials, natural products, elemental species, explosives, trace elements, and other things. This article discusses recent developments in the use of various hyphenated techniques, such as GC-MS, LC-MS, LC-FTIR, LC-NMR, etc. in a variety of fields, including forensic science, the environment, biotechnology, the various hyphenated techniques, a brief note on their instrumentation and working principles that are used in the current setup of industries. Like-wise their remarkable improvement and efficiency over the past decade. Techniques like single quadrupole inductively coupled mass spectrometry (ICP-Q-MS), ICP- Triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (ICP-QQQ), Liquid Chromatography-Two -dimensional Gas chromatography, mass spectrometry (LC-GCXGC-MS/MS), Two-dimensional liquid chromatography (2D-LC), Fourier transform near-infrared spectroscopy (FT-NIR), etc. are considered as recent improvements in this trend—geography, and pharmaceuticals, among others, with the use of relevant examples.
Agentic AI in the Age of Hyper-Automation
Authors: Gaurav Samdani  , Kabita Paul  , Flavia Saldanha
Published: January 2025

This article discusses the changes occurring in the background of hyper-automation concerning Agentic AI. The growth of self-governing and decision-making AI systems is addressed in the discussion of AI as an embodiment of agency, which empowers industries to operate with the least human interference or assistance. The analysis of Agentic AI in hyper-automated ecosystems corresponds to the following objectives: the role and application of AI, the main issues that appear when implementing the solution, and the ethical aspects. Case examples from logistics, manufacturing, and energy employ both quantitative and qualitative analysis to demonstrate the benefits of the technologies in increasing productivity, decreasing operational expenses, and improving decision-making. Indeed, concerns have emerged about benefits such as shorter delivery time and enhanced sustainable development, yet drawbacks include algorithmic openness and loss of employment. Based on the analysis of balanced deployment, the article provides a call for ethical principles and policies addressing the issues of growth and social acceptance.
Pembuatan Briket Mangrove dengan Pengaruh Variasi Jenis Serasah terhadap Nilai Kalor
Authors: Risnayanti Risnayanti , Tolangara A. R , Sundari Sundari
Published: January 2025

Briket merupakan energi alternatif dari sisa bahan organik dalam padatan dan mengandung nilai kalor tinggi. Bioarang briket berwujud padat dan berasal dari sisa- sisa bahan organik. Briket sangat mungkin untuk dikembangkan secara masal dalam waktu yang relatif singkat, mengingat teknologi dan peralatan yang digunakan relatif sederhana. Pembuatan briket arang umumnya menggunakan limbah biomassa. Pada penelitian ini digunakan serasah mangrove dengan berbagai variasi.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui pengaruh variasi jenis serasah mangrove terhadap kualitas nilai kalor briket. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan perlakuan pada variasi jenis serasah mangrove yang digunakan sebagai variabel bebas dalam penelitian. Variabel yang diteliti sebagai kualitas briket. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan statistik Analisis Of Varians (ANOVA) satu jalur dan Uji lebih lanjut Tukey. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh nyata perlakuan variasi serasah mangrove terhadap kualitas briket.
Tingkat Kepuasan, Wisatawan, Sarana Prasarana, Pulau Dodola Kabupaten Pulau Morotai
Authors: Maulina Siti , Robo Tamrin , Samili Asnita Ode
Published: January 2025

Jumlah kunjungan wisata Pulau Dodola tiga tahun trakhir mengalami penurunan berdasarkan data dari Dinas Pariwisata Kabupaten Pulau Morotai. Hal ini disebabkan oleh beberapa fasilitas yang kurang dirawat dan diperhatikan. Kurangnya fasilitas dapat mempengaruhi tingkat kepuasan wisatawaan saat berkunjung ke daerah wisata. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengatahui tingkat kepuasan wisatawan di Pulau Dodola Kabupaten Pulau Morotai Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif dengan Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu observasi langsung dilapanga, dan Angket (kuisioner) untuk wisatawan yang berkunjung. Hasil penelitian menujukan bahwa Tingkat Kepuasan Wisatawan di Pulau Dodola Kabupaten Pulau Morotai dilihat dari aktifitas wisata terdapat Tingkat kepuasan dalam menikmati pemandangan (80%) sangat puas, Tingkat kepuasan dalam menelusuri pasir timbul (65%) puas, dan Tingkat kepuasan dalam menelusuri hutan bakau (30%). Tingkat Kepuasan dilihat dari pengunaan Sarana Prasarana terdapat Tingkat Kepuasan Dalam Pengunaan Sarana Transportasi (75%) sangat puas, Tingkat Kepuasan Dalam Pengunaan Jembatan (60%) puas, Tingkat Kepuasan Dalam Pengunaan Warung/Rumah Makan (50%) sangat Puas, Tingkat Kepuasan Dalam Pengunaan Tempat Sampah (75%) cukup puas, Tingkat Kepuasan Dalam Pengunaan Gazebo (70%) puas, Tingkat Kepuasan Dalam Pengunaan Musollah (55%) puas, Tingkat Kepuasan Dalam Pengunaan Toilet (60%) puas.
Dampak Faktor Sosial Ekonomi terhadap Perubahan Tutupan Lahan di Daerah Aliran Sungai Waerupa, Negeri Hukurila, Kota Ambon
Authors: Rumasoreng Bin Amrin , Latuamury Bokiraiya , Siahaya Troice E
Published: January 2025

Perubahan tutupan lahan merupakan fenomena yang signifikan dalam dinamika ekosistem daerah aliran sungai. Perubahan ini dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor, termasuk aspek sosial ekonomi masyarakat yang menghuni kawasan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak faktor sosial ekonomi, yang meliputi umur, pendidikan, pekerjaan, pendapatan, dan jumlah tanggungan keluarga, terhadap perubahan tutupan lahan (hutan, lahan pertanian, permukiman), perkembangan aksesibilitas, dan pertumbuhan penduduk. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan analisis regresi linear berganda untuk menguji hubungan antara variabel sosial ekonomi dan perubahan tutupan lahan. Uji statistik meliputi uji asumsi klasik (multikolinearitas, heteroskedastisitas, dan autokorelasi), uji regresi, dan uji parameter individu untuk menguji pengaruh variabel independen terhadap variabel dependen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel pekerjaan dan pendapatan memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap perubahan tutupan hutan, lahan pertanian, dan permukiman. Jumlah tanggungan keluarga juga ditemukan signifikan dalam memengaruhi perkembangan aksesibilitas. Sementara itu, variabel pendidikan menunjukkan pengaruh yang tidak signifikan terhadap semua kategori perubahan tutupan lahan. Uji koefisien determinasi (adjusted R²) mengungkapkan bahwa variabel sosial ekonomi secara keseluruhan mampu menjelaskan perubahan tutupan lahan pada hutan sebesar 96%, lahan pertanian 94,8%, permukiman 98,4%, aksesibilitas 90,1%, dan pertumbuhan penduduk 91,8%. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, penelitian ini merekomendasikan pengembangan kebijakan berbasis sosial ekonomi untuk mendukung pengelolaan lahan yang berkelanjutan di DAS Waerupa. Pemerintah daerah diharapkan memberikan perhatian khusus pada peningkatan pendidikan masyarakat, diversifikasi pekerjaan, dan pengelolaan pendapatan yang lebih baik untuk mengurangi tekanan pada sumber daya lahan. Penguatan aksesibilitas infrastruktur juga perlu diimbangi dengan perlindungan kawasan hutan dan pertanian untuk menjaga keseimbangan ekosistem di wilayah tersebut.
MEMAHAMI ARTI KESULITAN BELAJAR PADA SISWA LEARNING DISOLDERS
Authors: Nurhayati  , Ratna Kurnia
Published: January 2025

Kesulitan belajar adalah suatu permasalahan yang ada di sekolah dimana seorang murid tidak dapat memahami atau menangkap suatu pembelajaran yang di sampaikan oleh seorang guru kepad dirinya. Ini akan menjadi hambatan untuk terjalinnya pembelajaran yang efektip Penyebab kesulitan belajar adalah suatu kendala yang menjadi momok bagi pengajar khusus nya untuk guru di lingkungan sekolah tersebut,dengan kesulitan belajar ini juga akan menghambat berjalannya pembelajaran pada siswa untuk tercapainya tujuan siswa di bidang pembelajaran maupun untuk suksesnya pembelajaran tersebut, dalam hal pembelajaran yang di laksanakan di sekolah bertujuan untuk menambah dan mengasah skil serta wawasan pada peserta didik tetapi dalam proses pembelajaran tidak lepas dari beberapa paktor khususnya hambatan-hambatan pada siswa ketika pembelajaran berlangsung. Adapun paktor yang menghambatnya terjalinnya suatu pembelajaran yaitu terbagi menjadi dua yanitu dari paktor luar (internal) yaitu kesulitan belajar ini datangnya bisa dari luar yang mencakup dari lingkungan dan dari faktor dari dalam (ekstrnal) yang berasal dari keluarga maka pentingnya mengidentifikasi beberapa paktor penyebab terjadinya kesulitan belajar supaya memudahkan seorng guru mengatasi kesulitan belajar yang di alami siswa.
Kata kunci: Arti kesulitan belajar, Pengebab,faktor kesulitan belajar