bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Zarządzanie zasobami w realizacji przedsięwzięćbudowlanych typu „kompleks operacji”
Authors: Piotrowska Weronika , Marcinkowski Roman
Published: October 2023

Przedmiotem artykułu są zagadnienia związanez zarządzaniem zasobami w przedsięwzięciach budowlanych typu„kompleks operacji”. Zawarto w nim systematykę procesu zarządzaniazasobami o różnych strukturach, metodykę postępowaniaorganizacyjnego w planowaniu pracy i kierowaniu realizacjąprac przez zasoby czynne. Zasoby te są przedmiotem szczególnegozainteresowania planistów i wykonawców robót budowlanych,decydują o efektywności prowadzenia budów, są ograniczeniempotencjału przedsiębiorstwa budowlanego. W pracyprzedstawiono również proces gospodarowania zasobami biernymi(materiałowymi)
Perspektywy zastosowania betonu hydraulicznegow budownictwie pozaziemskim ze względuna konsystencję mieszanki
Authors: Mrozek Magdalena , Mrozek Dawid
Published: October 2023

Jednym z istotnych problemów przy projektowaniubazy pozaziemskiej jest dobór odpowiedniego materiałukonstrukcyjnego. Autorzy niniejszego artykułu przygotowują siędo serii badań materiałów, których podstawą byłby symulant regolitu.Są one jednak kosztowne i wymagają dobrego przygotowania.Pierwszym etapem jest przeprowadzenie badań materiałuznanego i łatwo dostępnego, jakim jest beton, w warunkach obniżonegociśnienia. Artykuł prezentuje wyniki testów odpowiadającychna pytanie, w jaki sposób konsystencja mieszanki betonowejdojrzewającej w próżni wpływa na parametry stwardniałegobetonu, takie jak gęstość oraz wytrzymałość na ścis
Wpływ pozostałości historycznej zabudowyna prowadzenie robót budowlanych
Authors: Król Maciej
Published: October 2023

pale CFA, pale CCFA, kolumny DSM, pozostałościhistorycznej zabudowy, głębokie wykopy, wzmocnienie podłoża,dokumentacja archiwalna
Możliwość wykorzystania wirtualnej rzeczywistościw szkoleniach BHP jako element cyklu Kolba– aktualny stan wiedzy
Authors: Szóstak Mariusz , Napiórkowski Mateusz
Published: October 2023

Zastosowanie wirtualnej rzeczywistości (VR) do szkoleniapracowników z zakresu bezpieczeństwa i higieny pracy (BHP)pozytywnie wpływa na bezpieczeństwo w miejscu pracy. Technologiata pozwala na wygenerowanie wirtualnego środowiska,w którym możliwe jest bezpieczne przeszkolenie pracownikówi zapoznanie z różnymi procedurami postępowania w związkuz potencjalnym zagrożeniem w środowisku pracy. Wykorzystanietechnologii VR w szkoleniach BHP wpisuje się w model uczeniasię przez doświadczenie – cykl Kolba, który bazuje na doświadczeniu,refleksji, teorii i praktyce. W artykule przedstawiono aktualnystan wiedzy dotyczący użyteczności wykorzystania technologiiVR w kontekście cyklu Kolba
Aspekty bezpieczeństwa użytkowania w procesieudostępniania zabytkowych wyrobisk
Authors: Wieja Tomasz , Radziejowska Aleksandra
Published: October 2023

Adaptacja przestrzeni zabytkowych wymaga rozwiązaniawielu specyficznych i skomplikowanych problemówinżynierskich. Jednocześnie niezbędne jest tu współdziałaniespecjalistów, m.in. górników, architektów, konserwatorów zabytków,archeologów, historyków, architektów wnętrz itp. Wykonaniepełnego zakresu prac zabezpieczających – górniczychi budowlanych oraz prac konserwatorskich – umożliwia odtworzeniei zachowanie pierwotnych wartości historyczno-architektonicznychdawnego obiektu. Opracowanie odpowiednich zasad,metod i sposobów ratowania podziemnych obiektów na bazieanaliz teoretycznych i empirycznych wytycza kierunki prac przyzabezpieczaniu, ochronie, a także adaptacji kolejno udostępnianychwyrobisk. Problem polega na zagwarantowaniu osobom wykonującymprace zabezpieczająco-adaptacyjne maksymalnegobezpieczeństwa przy wykonywaniu tych prac. Również zabezpieczonyobiekt musi spełniać odpowiednie standardy, zapewniającestuprocentowe warunki bezpieczeństwa i odpowiednikomfort turystom zwiedzającym te obiekty. W tej części artykułuskupiono się na przedstawieniu zagadnień prawnych, jakieobecnie funkcjonują w polskim ustawodawstwie i jakie powinnystanowić podstawę podczas adaptacji wyrobisk górniczychdo celów turystycznych, przede wszystkim z uwagi na zapewnieniew nich bezpieczeństwa.
Wyniki kontroli małych placów budów na Dolnym Śląsku
Authors: Siegieda Jarosław
Published: October 2023

W artykule zamieszczono wyniki kontroli przeprowadzonychna małych placach budowy na terenie województwadolnośląskiego w 2022 i 2023 roku. Za małą budowę należy uznawaćmiejsce prowadzenia prac budowlanych, na którym pracę wykonujedo 20 osób w tym samym czasie. Zakres kontroli obejmował:zagospodarowanie terenu budowy, przygotowanie do pracy,przygotowanie i organizacja budowy, stanowiska pracy, robotyziemne i wykopy, prace na wysokości, rusztowania, maszyny i urządzeniatechniczne, substancje i mieszaniny chemiczne, urządzeniai instalacje elektryczne. Najwyższy odsetek stwierdzonych nieprawidłowościdotyczył przygotowania pracowników do pracy,prac na wysokości oraz rusztowań budowlanych. Skala naruszeńprzepisów, a także liczba bezpośrednich zagrożeń ujawnionychpodczas kontroli małych placów budów wskazuje na koniecznośćdziałań mających na celu dostosowywanie do standardów europejskichmniejszych przedsiębiorstw budowlanych
Formalne i praktyczne kwalifikacje koordynatorabezpieczeństwa i higieny pracy na terenie budowy
Authors: Smoliński Dariusz
Published: October 2023

W artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań odnoszącesię do kwalifikacji, wiedzy i umiejętności kierowników budowyw obszarze zarządzania bezpieczeństwem i higieną pracy, w tymsporządzania planów bezpieczeństwa i ochrony zdrowia. Przedstawionotakże propozycję ram kształcenia dla koordynatorów w obszarzebezpieczeństwa i ochrony zdrowia w budownictwie
BIOZ w logistyce zaopatrzenia budowy w zasoby
Authors: Sobotka Anna , Pawluś Dorota , Linczowski Kazimierz , Malig Marcin
Published: October 2023

Artykuł przedstawia problematykę BIOZ logistykizaopatrzenia budowy w zasoby, na granicy zewnętrznego łańcuchadostaw i procesów wewnętrznych, obejmujących procesyprzyjęcia towarów, wjazdu i manewrowania środków transportowych,prac wyładunkowych i przeładunku na składy luburządzenia transportu poziomego, lub pionowego wykonawcyrobót. Ten obszar prac, jak wynika z przeprowadzonych badań,generuje wypadkowość i niestety nie podlega właściwej uwadzeuczestników przedsięwzięcia budowlanego ani też badaniom naukowym.W celu oceny stanu BIOZ w realizacji procesów zaopatrzeniabudowy w zasoby wykonano badania ankietowe, a otrzymaneinformacje poddano analizie.
LGBT Cyberbullying Detection in Thai Language Utilizing Transformers-Based Algorithms
Authors: Vajrobol Vajratiya , Aggarwal Nitisha , Shukla Unmesh , Singh Sanjeev , Saxena Geetika Jain , Pundir Amit
Published: October 2023

Cyberbullying is a growing issue worldwide, particularly among minority groups such as the LGBT community. While research has shown that LGBT individuals are at a higher risk for experiencing cyberbullying, there is a lack of studies focusing on detecting cyberbullying directed towards this group in the context of the Thai language. This research aims to identify incidents of cyberbullying targeting the LGBT community in the Thai language on the social media platform, Twitter by using specific Thai derogatory keywords for data collection. In terms of model development for the detection of LGBTcyberbullying, deep learning-based algorithms, including CNN, LSTM, and transformer models have been applied to the Thai corpus to classify the cyberbullying messages. The results show that CNN performs better than other algorithms with 99.98% accuracy and 99.99% F1 score. The study aims to develop effective tools and strategies for detecting cyberbullying and ultimately contribute towards creating a better society that values diversity and inclusion of LGBT.
The Complete Genome Sequences of 2 Species of Geukensia (Brachidontinae, Mytilidae)
Authors: Wares John P. , Pirro Stacy
Published: October 2023

We present the complete genome sequences of Geukensia demissa and Geukensia granosissima. Illumina sequencing was performed on genetic material from museum specimens. The reads were assembled using a de novo method followed by a finishing step. The raw and assembled data are available via Genbank.
Kamu Spotlarında Negatif Duygu Çekiciliklerinin Kullanımı: Türkiye ve Çin Üzerine Karşılaştırmalı Bir Analiz
Authors: SAYBAĞ Dilnaz , ÖZKAYA Betül
Published: October 2023

Kâr amacı gütmeyen bir reklam türü olarak değerlendirilen kamu spotlarında, önemli toplumsal konulara dikkat çekmek ve izleyicileri ikna etmek için son dönemlerde özellikle negatif duygu çekiciliklerinden yararlanıldığı bilinmektedir. Buradan hareketle çalışma Türkiye ve Çin’de kullanıcılar tarafından en çok tercih edilen video paylaşım sitelerinde yayınlanan kamu spotlarında negatif duygu çekiciliklerinin kullanılış biçimlerini ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu kapsamda Türkiye’de kullanıcıların yoğun olarak tercih ettiği video paylaşım sitesi Youtube’dan seçilen 45 adet ve Çin’de kullanıcıların yoğun olarak tercih ettiği video paylaşım sitesi Bilibili’den seçilen 45 adet negatif duygu çekiciliklerinin kullanıldığı kamu spotu, içerik analizi yöntemi ile incelenerek karşılaştırmalı olarak analiz edilmiştir. Analiz sonuçlarına göre Türkiye ve Çin’de bağımlılık, trafik, sağlık ve benzeri temalı kamu spotlarında korku, tiksinti ve hüzün çekiciliğinin daha fazla, suçluluk çekiciliğinin ise daha az kullanıldığı belirlenmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra hüzün çekiciliğinin de genellikle korku çekiciliği veya suçluluk çekiciliği ile birlikte kullanıldığı saptanmıştır. Ayrıca Türkiye ve Çin’de negatif duygu çekiciliklerinin kullanıldığı kamu spotlarının çoğu renkli görüntüler ve müzik kullanma, canlandırma şeklinde mesajlar iletme, önleyici mesajlara odaklanma açısından benzerlik gösterirken amaçları, hazırlandığı mekânlar ve yayınlanma süresi bakımından farklılık göstermektedir. Çalışma sonuçlarının, kamu spotu çalışmalarında negatif duygu çekiciliğini kullanacak kurumlara yol göstermesi ve gelecekte bu konuda yapılacak özgün çalışmalara kaynak oluşturması beklenmektedir.
STUDYING OF DUAL DEEP PERIOCULAR PARTS FOR PERSONS RECOGNITION
Authors: N. H. Al-Moktar Safa , Al-Nima Raid
Published: October 2023

Recently, periocular region has been employed in recognitions and it can be so effective especially in wearing a face mask as happened during the Coronavirus pandemic. In this study, a new method is proposed for recognizing persons based on their perioculars. It is named the Dual Deep Periocular Parts (DDPP). In this method, two deep learning networks are employed, where each network is determined for a certain periocular side (right or left). They are termed the Deep Network for the Right Periocular (DNRP) and Deep Network for the Left Periocular (DNLP). Both the DNRP and DNLP are fused together to construct the proposed DDPP approach. Also in this paper, a database called the Northern Technical University Periocular Database (NTUPD) is collected from scratch. Persons recognition based on the proposed periocular approach shows further performance enhancements as we obtained results of accuracy that reached 98.7% and Equal Error Rate (EER) 1.3%.
Morphological and Biochemical Evaluation of the Testes of Hyperglycemic Guinea Pigs Treated with Cyperus Esculentus Extract
Authors: Akunna G.G. , S. Enyioma-Aloxie , Wali C.C. , Umar H.D. , Kabiru U.H , Om’Iniabohs F.A.
Published: October 2023

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of Cyperus esculentus extract on Testicular Morphology and Biochemistry post streptozotocin-treatment in Male Guinea Pigs. Twenty guinea pigs were divided into four groups containing five pigs each. Group A served as the negative control was treated with 5ml/kg body weight of normal saline orally, Group B were treated with a single dose of 65mg/kg body weight of streptozotocin (STZ) intraperitoneally, Group C were treated with a single dose of 65mg/kg body weight of STZ and daily treatment with 150mg/kg of CEE orally and Group D were treated with a single dose of 65mg/kg body weight of STZ and daily treatment with 150mg/kg of CEE orally for 20days. Morphological scores and biochemical evaluation were done. Results showed a significant decrease in testicular weight, number of spematogonia, Leydig cells and Sertoli cells, levels of SOD and CAT as well as a significant increase in the level of MDA after the administration of STZ alone when compared to the control. A significant decrease in the levels of testosterone and FSH as well as a decrease in the level of LH was observed in group B when compared to the control. However, the groups that were co-treated with the extract had a better parameters and histological profiles when compared to the positive control group. CEE has a dose-dependent ameliorative effect on STZ-induced testicular hormonal, oxidative and histomorphometric degeneration.
Apuntes sobre el impulso ambiental en la nueva Estrategia para una minería sostenible en Andalucía 2030
Authors: Ramírez Sánchez-Maroto Carlos
Published: October 2023

Resumen:

En este trabajo se analiza la vertiente ambiental, una de las tres que integra la nueva Estrategia para una minería sostenible en Andalucía 2030, que renueva el compromiso del gobierno andaluz en consolidar unas políticas públicas que impulsen una minería más sostenible como actividad vertebradora del territorio y respetuosa con el medio ambiente hasta el año 2030, unida con las nuevas políticas industriales europea y española.

Abstract:

This work analyzes the environmental aspect, one of the three that makes up the new Strategy for sustainable mining in Andalusia 2030, which renews the commitment of the Andalusian government to consolidate public policies that promote more sustainable mining as a backbone activity of the territory and Environmentally friendly until 2030, combined with the new European and Spanish industrial policies.
A Comparative Study of Organic Cultivation of Trigreens with Vermicompost
Authors: Swarnalakshmi R. , Sridevi D. , Sabura S. Mohamed Ramlath
Published: October 2023

The study highlighting the importance of diversifying plant resources, especially for green leafy vegetables, which are rich in essential nutrients and are considered vital for human health. Organic farming is on the rise due to increasing demand for healthier and environmentally friendly food production. The experiment was conducted in Kalakadu village, Tamil Nadu, India, with a focus on the impact of vermicompost on plant growth. The soil type, pH, and nutrient content were analyzed. Vermicompost was prepared by predigesting organic waste and cattle dung slurry. The three selected vegetables were planted in plots with and without vermicompost, and their growth was monitored. The study presents the height parameters and growth data for each of the three vegetables with and without vermicompost. In all cases (Amaranthus, Palak, and Moringa), the height and weight of the plants were significantly higher when vermicompost was added. Statistical analysis, including Pearson correlation and t-tests, confirmed the significance of these differences. The study concludes that vermicompost has a substantial positive impact on the growth and yield of Amaranthus, Palak, and Moringa. The vegetables cultivated with vermicompost demonstrated higher height, weight, and overall growth compared to those without vermicompost.
EFEKTIVITAS SALEP EKSTRAK DAUN BAMBU, MENIRAN, BIJI PEPAYA SEBAGAI PENJINAK TUMOR DAN KANKER PAYUDARA
Authors: Wulandari Silvi Fatika , Ningrum Dwi Setya , Febriani Mila
Published: October 2023

Bamboo plants are a source of flavonoids which are beneficial for the health of the body. To treat tumors and breast cancer, this study aims to make a synergistic ointment from the extracts of papaya seeds, meniran and bamboo leaves and a white vaseline base. Methods of data collection using experiments with accidental sampling method in the form of respondents who have had tumors and breast cancer. Data analysis used descriptive comparative analysis. Vaseline, papaya seed extract, meniran extract, and bamboo leaf extract form the composition of the bamboo leaf extract ointment. The bamboo leaf extraction process was carried out using a maceration strategy using 95% ethanol solvent. This cream-like ointment has a brown color, a pH of 6.5 and smells like bamboo leaf extract. The ointment has a spread of 3.5 cm and an adhesion time of 3.66 seconds. The content of flavonoids in the ointment was 0.1633% w/w QE and phenolics 0.371% w/w GAE. The content of cancer-preventing substances in salmon with 10 ppm is 10.09%. The ointment has an inhibitory effect on Gram-positive microorganisms of 9 mm, 10 mm and 11 mm. The results showed that there was a decrease in the size of breast tumors with a diameter of (3-5 cm) to (0.5-1 cm) with the treatment given 3 times a day for 124 days. Some respondents with stage IIA breast cancer experienced a reduction in pain and tender lumps with the treatment of giving ointment 3x a day for 17-37. The study concluded that an ointment containing meniran, papaya seeds, and bamboo leaf extract was effective against breast cancer and tumor tamer.
Assessment of plasma melatonin profile in summer anestrous buffaloes exhibiting differential fertility following melatonin implants treatment
Authors: Ghuman Sarvpreet Singh , Honparkhe Mrignak , Singh Bilawal
Published: October 2023

Plasma melatonin vis-a-vis anestrus or estrus status of buffaloes during summer or winter season (n=50 in each group) suggested its impact on reproductive axis as plasma melatonin activity tended to be higher (P>0.05) in buffaloes exhibiting estrus compared to their anestrous counterparts irrespective of season. The differential reproductive status of these buffaloes was confirmed by history as well as differences (P<0.05) in diameter of largest follicle and luteal profile. Further, for evaluating the impact of melatonin treatment during summer season on reproductive axis, 132 anestrous buffaloes were subcutaneously inserted 2x4 mm absorbable slow-release melatonin implants (18 mg/50 kg b wt) at the base of left ear and 60 buffaloes were used as control. In these buffaloes, ovarian ultrasonography and jugular vein blood sampling was carried out at 7-day interval till day 35 post-treatment or till ovulation, whichever was earlier. Control and implanted buffaloes were subjected to artificial insemination (AI) at overt or induced estrus followed by pregnancy diagnosis at day 90 post-AI. In treatment group, an increase (P<0.05) in plasma melatonin was recorded in all the buffaloes, exhibiting differential fertility status, during post-treatment study period compared to their pre-treatment and control group values. However, within treatment group, there was no difference (P>0.05) in plasma melatonin between ovulatory or non-ovulatory as well as between pregnant or non-pregnant counterparts. Moreover, plasma melatonin within control buffaloes remained similar (P>0.05) throughout the study period irrespective of differential exhibition of fertility. It can be concluded that factors other than circulating melatonin are also involved in the display of differential fertility in terms of initiation of ovarian cyclicity/ovulation or ability to conceive in summer anestrous buffaloes.
Test-day and other milk recording options for prediction of lactation milk yield in Jaffarabadi (Bubalus bubalis) buffaloes
Authors: Chaudhari Pravin Nagibhai , Kapadiya Pratik Sanjaybhai , Gadariya Mahesh Ramnivas , Gamit Pranav Mayankbhai , Savaliya Bhagavanji Dayabhai
Published: October 2023

Generally, standard lactation milk yield is predicted based on test-day records collected at monthly intervals. Test-day milk production at different time intervals other than monthly intervals can be used to predict lactation milk yield of field bovines in field conditions. With the same possibility, this study was carried out to predict lactation milk yield in Jaffarabadi buffaloes from various test-day milk yield data retrieved for different time intervals. A total of 1,15,339 daily milk yield records in 176 lactations of 1st to 6th parity of 30 Jaffarabadi buffaloes lactating at the Cattle Breeding Farm, Kamdhenu University, Junagadh, Gujarat over a period of 28 years (1991 to 2018) were used for the study. Single monthly test-day milk yield recorded on 125th, 155th or 185th day i.e., 5th, 6th and 7th monthly test day yield alone provided only 50% reliability in determining the standard lactation milk yield. Daily peak yield alone was also found to be a poor predictor for lactation yield. Prediction equations using combination of consecutive two monthly test day yields from 4th to 10th monthly test day were found reliable source for prediction of lactation milk yield providing accuracy up to 82.19% whereas, daily peak yield in combination with single monthly test day yield at mid and late lactation was also predicted lactation milk yield with accuracies up to 72.23%. Milk production recorded at weekly interval could also be used to approximate milk production using the equation 15.35+6.91 × Sum of all weekly test-day yields, with precision of 98.93% or milk production recorded at fortnightly interval by the equation 18.04+14.65 × Sum of fortnightly test-day yields, with precision of 97.14%.
Lepidoptera of South Ossetia (Northern Transcaucasia). Part III. Tortricidae, Pterophoridae and Alucitidae (Insecta: Lepidoptera)
Authors: Nedoshivina Svetlana V. , Ustjuzhanin Peter Ya. , Kovtunovich Vasily N. , Streltzov Alexandr N. , Yakovlev Roman V.
Published: October 2023

In the third part of the publication, we present the faunal list of four families of the Microlepidoptera of South Ossetia, including 64 species of Tortricidae, 17 species of Pterophoridae and 5 species of Alucitidae. All species are reported for South Ossetia for the first time. Phtheochroa purana (Guenée, 1845), Gynnidomorpha minimana (Caradja, 1916), Eupoecilia sanguisorbana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1856), Cochylis pallidana Zeller, 1847, Ancylis unguicella (Linnaeus, 1758), A. paludana (Barrett, 1871) (Tortricidae), and Capperia salanga Arenberger, 1995 (Pterophoridae) are found in the Caucasus for the first time. Stenoptilia arida (Zeller, 1847), Stangeia siceliota (Zeller, 1847) (Pterophoridae), and Alucita ordubadi Zagulajev, 2000 (Alucitidae) are found in the Greater Caucasus for the first time.
The relationship between distribution of the genera Tomares Rambur, 1840 and the distribution of the larval host plant Astragalus L. (Turkey) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)
Authors: Seven Çaliskan Selma , Yıldız Fatma
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study is to reveal the patterns that shape the current distribution of the genus Tomares Rambur, 1840 in Turkey. For this purpose, the relationship between the distribution of the larval food plant Astragalus species of the genus Tomares was examined. For this reason, the data of Astragalus species preferred by larvae were investigated. Larvae of Tomares prefer 14 species of the genus Astragalus as food plants. Only seven of them are distributed in Turkey: Astragalus ponticus Pall., A. utriger Pall., A. macrocephalus Willd., A. micropterus Fisc., A. ornithopodioides Lam., A. densifolius Lam, A. physodes L. The connection between the distribution areas of the Tomares species and Astragalus species in Turkey are discussed.
Sobre Spatalia argentina ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) en la Península Ibérica: distribución, selección de hábitat y fenología (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae)
Authors: De Juana Fernando , Macià Ramón
Published: October 2023

Se actualiza la distribución de Spatalia argentina ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) en la Península Ibérica, ampliando su área de distribución sobre la base de los datos bibliográficos revisados y de los datos aportados por investigadores y colecciones públicas o privadas. Se discuten aspectos relacionados con su biología, hábitat y sus plantas nutricias. Se presenta un mapa de distribución actualizado.
Employing Large Language Models for Surgical Education: An In-depth Analysis of ChatGPT-4
Authors: Siu Adrian Hang Yue , Gibson Damien , Mu Xin , Seth Ishith , Siu Alexander Chi Wang , Dooreemeah Dilshad , Lee Angus
Published: October 2023

Background: The growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) has spurred an increase in the availability of Large Language Models (LLMs) in surgical education. These LLMs hold the potential to augment medical curricula for future healthcare professionals, facilitating engagement in remote learning experiences, and assisting in personalised student feedback. Objectives: To evaluate the ability of LLMs to assist junior doctors in providing advice for common ward-based surgical scenarios with increasing complexity. Methods: Utilising an instrumental case study approach, this study explored the potential of LLMs by comparing the responses of the ChatGPT-4, BingAI and BARD. LLMs were prompted by 3 common ward-based surgical scenarios and tasked with assisting junior doctors in clinical decision-making. The outputs were assessed by a panel of two senior surgeons with extensive experience in AI and education, qualitatively utilising a Likert scale on their accuracy, safety, and effectiveness to determine their viability as a synergistic tool in surgical education. A quantitative assessment of their reliability and readability was conducted using the DISCERN score and a set of reading scores, including the Flesch Reading Ease Score, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, and Coleman-Liau index. Results: BARD proved superior in readability, with Flesch Reading Ease Score 50.13 (± 5.00), Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 9.33 (± 0.76), and Coleman-Liau index 11.67 (± 0.58). ChatGPT-4 outperformed BARD and BingAI, with the highest DISCERN score of 71.7 (± 2.52). Using a Likert scale-based framework, the surgical expert panel further affirmed that the advice provided by the ChatGPT-4 was suitable and safe for first-year interns and residents. A t-test showed statistical significance in reliability among all three AIs (P < 0.05) and readability only between the ChatGPT-4 and BARD. This study underscores the potential for LLM integration in surgical education, particularly ChatGPT, in the provision of reliable and accurate information. Conclusions: This study highlighted the potential of LLM, specifically ChatGPT-4, as a valuable educational resource for junior doctors. The findings are limited by the potential of non-generalizability of the use of junior doctors' simulated scenarios. Future work should aim to optimise learning experiences and better support surgical trainees. Particular attention should be paid to addressing the longitudinal impact of LLMs, refining AI models, validating AI content, and exploring technological amalgamations for improved outcomes.
Proyectos territoriales antagónicos y anticooperación simbólica en las megainfraestructuras sudamericanas
Authors:   , Vargas Mónica
Published: October 2023

The research "Antagonistic Territorial Projects and Symbolic Anticooperation in South American mega-infrastructures" aims to understand the confrontation of the various existing territorial projects in South America, as well as to demonstrate interferences in the welfare of potentially affected communities caused by integration megaprojects of economic infrastructures.

From a multidisciplinary theoretical and methodological framework, the study proposes an evaluation of the progress of initiatives such as IIRSA and COSIPLAN, considering the various actors involved and their contradictions, as well as the languages of evaluation used to legitimize capitalist territoriality. The role of European capital in South American mega-infrastructures, as well as its financialization, is also examined.

The case study chosen is the Madeira River Hydroelectric Complex, located in the Bolivian-Brazilian Amazon. Starting from the tension caused by the different territorialities involved, at local and regional levels; the research aims to offer an overall assessment of the antagonism, assessing its technical and symbolic force, determining the presence of symbolic forms of anticooperation and forms of dissent. It is made obvious how the latter forms go beyond resistance and articulate to confront broader processes of accumulation by dispossession, carried out by transnational corporations.

La investigación "Proyectos territoriales antagónicos y anticooperación simbólica en las megainfraestructuras sudamericanas" tiene por objetivo principal la comprensión de la confrontación de los diversos proyectos territoriales vigentes en América del Sur, así como la puesta en evidencia de las interferencias en el bienestar de las poblaciones potencialmente afectadas por los megaproyectos de integración de las infraestructuras económicas. A partir de un marco teórico-metodológico pluridisciplinario, propone una evaluación del grado de avance de iniciativas como IIRSA y COSIPLAN, considerando a los diferentes actores en juego y sus contradicciones, así como los lenguajes de valoración mediante los cuales se plasma la territorialidad capitalista en búsqueda de legitimación. Se examina en particular el papel del capital europeo en las megainfraestructuras sudamericanas así como en su financiarización. El estudio de caso escogido es el Complejo Hidroeléctrico del Río Madera, situado en la Amazonía boliviano-brasileña. Partiendo de la tensión ocasionada por las distintas territorialidades en juego, a nivel local y regional; se busca presentar un balance general de su antagonismo, evaluando el grado de madurez con el que cada una se realiza, así como su fuerza técnica y simbólica, determinando la presencia de formas de anticooperación simbólica y de formas de disidencia. Se evidencia cómo estas últimas trascienden la resistencia y se articulan para enfrentar formas más amplias de acumulación por desposesión protagonizadas por el capital transnacional.
Design and characterization of magnetic systems in race-track microtrons
Authors:   , Rigla Pérez Juan Pablo
Published: October 2023

During last four or five decades there has been a growing demand in particle accelerators which can provide electron beams in the energy ranging from 2 MeV to 100 MeV with high energy resolution and good dose control. Other important requirements are that the machines must be compact, of low power consumption, low price and relatively low maintenance cost. There is a variety of sectors interested in such particle accelerators ranging from industry (industrial radiography) to nuclear physics experiments. One type of machines that meet all these requirements are the electron accelerators with beam recirculation. Fair representatives of this class of accelerators are race-track microtrons (RTM). These sources of electron beam are the most efficient equipment for applications with a relatively low beam current and medium energies ranging from 2 MeV to 100 MeV.
The aim of the present thesis is to perform studies of some aspects of the RTMs. One part of the thesis is devoted to the design and development of magnetic elements with permanent magnets of two RTMs for different applications. The first one, which is currently under construction at the UPC (Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña), is a novel accelerator with the beam energy variable between 6 MeV and 12 MeV for medical applications (Intraoperative Radiation Therapy treatments). The other machine is a 55 MeV RTM for the detection of explosives by means of photonuclear reactions, which is at the stage of tests at the Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP). The magnetic field in the designed magnets is generated by rare earth permanent magnet (REPM) materials. This allows to get quite compact magnetic systems compatible with high vacuum environment. In the thesis the design and magnetic properties characterization of the magnetic system of these RTMs are carried out. The calculations were performed by means of 2D and 3D simulations using the POISSON, FEMM and ANSYS codes. In the case of the UPC RTM the design of the 180º dipoles, extraction magnets and quadrupole magnet are carried out. For the SINP 55 MeV RTM the optimization of the magnetic field shielding with the aim to reduce the stray magnetic field generated by the extraction magnet is presented. The results of the simulations were confirmed by experimental measurements of the magnetic field of the magnet with the optimized magnetic field shielding.
In the other part of the thesis some aspects of the beam dynamics in RTM magnetic systems are studied. A detailed analysis of the fringe - field focusing in RTM dipole magnets is carried out. Equations for calculation of the fringe - field effect on electron beam trajectories are derived and are applied for a study of the end magnets of the UPC 12 MeV RTM. A general formalism for describing the longitudinal beam dynamics in RTMs for electron beams with arbitrary energy and end magnets with arbitrary magnetic field profile is also developed. This formalism is used for the calculation of the phase-slip effect in RTMs with low energy injection.
Navigating the Confluence of Inequality and STEM Equity: An Australian Perspective
Authors: Liu Alicia , Khan Safdar , Bec Alexandra
Published: October 2023

This study underscores the chronic issue of gender pay disparity that prevails across different STEM fields and educational qualification levels in Australia. Despite instances where women's incomes may align or even surpass men's, the broader pattern of inequality remains undeniable. The study advocates for targeted strategies to address gender pay gaps, particularly in fields like Engineering and Science, and emphasises the significance of cultivating inclusive work environments that recognise and reward contributions regardless of gender. This study serves as a critical call to action to rectify these inequities and promote a more balanced and equitable STEM landscape.
UNDERSTANDING THE STRATEGIES EMPLOYED BY EFL LEARNERS TO OVERCOME SPEAKING ANXIETY IN THE CLASSROOM
Authors: Theriana Ana
Published: October 2023

This research study aims to investigate the strategies employed by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners to overcome speaking anxiety in the classroom. Speaking anxiety is a significant challenge faced by EFL learners, hindering their development of fluency and confidence in speaking. However, there is limited understanding of the specific strategies used by EFL learners to cope with and overcome this anxiety in the classroom context. This study adopts a qualitative research design, utilizing interviews and observations to gather in-depth data from EFL learners. The findings reveal a range of strategies employed by participants, including cognitive strategies (positive self-talk, visualization, and reframing anxious thoughts), preparation and practice, a supportive learning environment, gradual exposure and desensitization, and emotional regulation techniques. These strategies contribute to the effective management of speaking anxiety and the promotion of speaking proficiency among EFL learners. The insights from this study provide valuable implications for educators and practitioners, enabling the development of targeted interventions and instructional approaches to support EFL learners in managing their anxiety and enhancing their speaking skills. By addressing speaking anxiety effectively, language teaching and learning practices in the EFL context can be improved, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for EFL learners to develop their speaking abilities with confidence.
Departments: Perspectives on Practice: Bringing Hip Hop Culture into the Classroom: Hip Hop Lyrics as Mentor Text
Authors: McLaurin Trent , Lewinski Kimberly E.
Published: October 2023

This Perspective on Practice discusses how teachers can use hip hop lyrics as a mentor text to engage students through literacy instruction.
Rheological and physicochemical analysis of non- edible oils used for biodiesel production
Authors:   , Zakaria Francisca
Published: October 2023

The knowledge of the physicochemical and rheological flow characteristics of biodiesel feedstock is used for quality control in production, storage and transportation processes. Moreover, the knowledge is applied in redesigning and optimizing facilities that can be used for manufacturing, storage and transportation of the fuel. Non-edible oils analysed in the present study were Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL), Castor Oil (CO), croton megalocarpus oil (CMO), podocarpus usambarensis oil (PUO) and Thevetia peruviana oil (TPO). Free fatty acid, acid value, saponification value, peroxide value, iodine value, specific gravity and moisture content were determined by following the recommended Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) methods of analysing physicochemical characteristics. Physicochemical results show that all the selected non-edible vegetable oils with an exception of CNSL, do not require any further treatment. However, due to high Free Fatty Acid (FFA) content in CNSL, direct biodiesel production from the feedstock would be a challenge hence further treatment to reduce the acidity of the feedstock is essential. Rheological flow parameters were analysed using VT-550 Thermo Haake Viscotester monitored by a Rheowin Job manager. The pre-set parameters in the Viscotester were the shear rate and temperature. The shear rate was increased uniformly from 5 𝑠−1 –100 𝑠−1 in 60 seconds at 30-60˚C. Regardless of the analysis temperature, all oils exhibited Newtonian flow behavior, indicating that the viscosity of the oil remained uniform at a constant temperature. The experimental data were fitted into rheological models: Newton, Bingham, Oswald de Waele (power-law), and Herschel Bulkley using Rheowin data evaluation software. The results revealed that Newton and Oswald de Waele models were appropriate to represent the flow behaviour of the oils with the fit of R2 ≥ 0.990.
Investigating the potential of producing eco-friendly liquid biofertilizer from domestic wastewater
Authors:   , Muga Elly
Published: October 2023

Water bodies experience environmental challenges such as eutrophication due to poor management of domestic wastewater in developing countries. Meanwhile, the explosion in population of the world has resulted in a 1.8 percent annual increase in demand for fertilizers that contain important nutrients. Although domestic wastewater contains nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) that can be used in agriculture, its recovery is still a challenge. Some of the potential methods, such as the use of struvite precipitate in recovering nutrients from wastewater, are not only costly but also introduce a second pollutant into the ecosystem. The ion exchange method can recover phosphorus from wastewater; however, its effectiveness is limited by the presence of competing anions, such as sulfates. Freeze concentration method is one of the potential techniques for recovering nutrients from wastewater. However, its optimal condition such as temperature and time in recovering nutrients from domestic wastewater is not well known by researchers. In this study, method of freeze concentration was studied to establish its optimal condition in recovering nitrate nitrogen and phosphate nutrients from domestic wastewater processed in anaerobic digester. Frozen liquid and unfrozen concentrated liquid are produced. The effect of freezing temperature from -10°C to -80°C, freezing time from 1 hour to 8 hours and energy consumption on the nutrient recovery were investigated. Freezing temperature of -20°C, cooling time of 7 hours and energy consumption of 0.197 kWh/L resulted in the highest nitrate-nitrogen and phosphate nutrient recovery value of 1.114 and 4.667 respectively at the inlet of anaerobic digester 1, 1.325 and 4.975 respectively at the outlet of anaerobic digester 1, 1.099 and 4.859 respectively at the inlet of anaerobic digester 2, 1.132 and 4.755 respectively at the outlet of anaerobic digester 2 and for gravel filter at the outlet the values where 1.111 and 4.861 respectively. This study shows that, when the freeze concentration method is used with the right temperature, time, and energy, a significant amount of nutrients may be recovered from domestic wastewater that can be used as biofertilizer.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN METODE TALKING STICK TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI SMP NU BULULAWANG
Authors: JIPI
Published: October 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui proses penerapan metode talking stick serta pengaruh hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di SMP NU Bululawang. Metode penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis eksperimen. analisis data pada penelitian ini ialah jenis statistik parametik dengan tujuan menguji hipotesis t-test. Adapun hasil analisis Uji Independent T-Test, diperoleh nilai signifikasi 0.000 dengan taraf α sebesar 5% yang berati Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima, maka hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa penerapan metode talking stick terbukti berpengaruh baik terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam.
KONSEP PENDIDIKAN ETIKA GURU DAN SISWA DALAM KITAB MANHAJ AS-SAWIYYI SYARH USHULIT THORIQATIS SAADATI ALI BA’ALAWI KARYA Al HABIB ZAIN BIN IBRAHIM BIN SMITH
Authors: JIPI
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini, sangat penting dalam konteks penerapan etika guru dan siswa, yang digunakan dalam kehidupan manusia, terlebih masa modern ini banyaknya terjadi kemerosotan etika. Urgensi dalam mempelajari materi pendidikan etika bertujuan untuk menjadikan seseorang memiliki pondasi integritas yang baik dalam kehidupan sosial sehingga dapat menghadapi tantangan perubahan dan perkembangan zaman. Rumusan dan tujuan masalah dari penelitian ini, adalah untuk mengetahui: Bagaimana konsep pendidikan etika guru dan siswa, Apa saja faktor yang mempengaruhi etika guru dan siswa, dan Apa saja faedah yang dibutuhkan untuk keberhasilan guru dan siswa dalam pendidikan etika di dalam kitab Al-Manhaj As-Sawiyyi. Penelitian ini, menggunakan pemaparan kajian pustaka tentang pemikiran tokoh. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah seorang guru harus memiliki sikap: adil, tidak malu untuk menjawab “aku tidak tahu, berhati-hati dalam berfatwah, zuhud, tawadhu’, meninggalkan perdebatan dan perselisihan, menjauhi penguasa, dan lemah lembut terhadap siswa. Sedangkan siswa harus melakukan: mensucikan hati dan mengosongkannya dari kemaksiatan, ikhlas dalam menuntut ilmu, tawadhu’, berkhidmah kepada guru, mengambil faedah ilmu dari mana saja, sedikit makan dan tidurnya (tirakat).
The Effectiveness of the Self-Directed Learning and Discovery Learning Model to Improve Student Independence Learning
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, FISIP, Diponegoro University, Umamah Nurul , Ramadhani Winda ,   Department of Business Administration, FISIP, Diponegoro University, Sumardi Sumardi ,   Department of Business Administration, FISIP, Diponegoro University, Marjono Marjono ,   Department of Business Administration, FISIP, Diponegoro University
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Self-Directed Learning model and Discovery Learning model in increasing the learning independence of students in historical subjects. The research design used a quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest control group with data analysis techniques using a paired sample T-test. The sample in this study was class X students at SMAN Kalisat Jember. The research instrument uses a measuring tool for student independence, namely in the form of a questionnaire with a rating scale model. The results of the t-test analysis show the average value of students' independent learning with the Self-Directed Learning of 61.36. Meanwhile, the average value of independent learning of students with the Discovery Learning model is 56.03, it shows that the Self-Directed Learning model is more effective in improving students' independent learning with a high effectiveness of 0.88.
D. Gareth Jones: “At the Margins: A Life in Biomedical Science, Faith, and Ethical Dilemmas”
Authors: Gijsbers Alan
Published: October 2023

Alan Gijsbers' book review of Gareth Jones: “At the Margins: A Life in Biomedical Science, Faith, and Ethical Dilemmas”
Berbagai Daun Tumbuhan Indonesia yang Dapat Menurunkan Tekanan Darah
Authors: Herawati Putri
Published: October 2023

High blood pressure or hypertension is the third level of cardiovascular disease after coronary heart disease and kidney failure in Indonesia which causes the most deaths. High hypertension becomes a degenerative disease followed by signs of increased blood pressure. In general, there is an increase in systolic blood pressure> 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure> 90 mmHg. Giving chemical drugs at long intervals certainly has side effects for the body, therefore people are looking for other solutions using natural Indonesian plant medicines which are believed to reduce blood pressure. Writing this article uses the literature review method, which is done by searching national literature found on Google Schoolar, which means articles published in the last 9 years from 2015-2023 and are articles in complete form. Based on the research results in this article, it was found that the use of herbal medicines from boiled water from Indonesian plant leaves such as: celery, moringa leaves, soursop leaves, green grass jelly leaves, bay leaves, avocado leaves, and cat whiskers have an effect on reducing blood pressure so that they can be a natural treatment option. for people with high blood pressure, but still have to pay attention to the right dose.
Convergence of delay equations driven by a Holder continuous function of order 1/3<β<1/2
Authors: Besalu Mireia , Binotto Giulia , Rovira Carles
Published: October 2023

In this article we show that, when the delay approaches zero, the solution of multidimensional delay differential equations driven by a Holder continuous function of order 1/3<β<1/2 converges with the supremum norm to the solution for the equation without delay. Finally we discuss the applications to stochastic differential equations
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Multiple solutions for mixed boundary value problems with phi-Laplacian operators
Authors: Pastor Dallos Santos Dionicio
Published: October 2023

Using Leray-Schauder degree theory and the method of upper and lower solutions we establish existence and multiplicity of solutions for problems of the form $$\displaylines{ (\phi(u'))' = f(t,u,u') \cr u(0)= u(T)=u'(0), }$$ where \(\phi\) is an increasing homeomorphism such that \(\phi(0)=0\), and f is a continuous function.

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Lower bounds at infinity for solutions to second order elliptic equations
Authors: Nguyen Tu
Published: October 2023

We study lower bounds at infinity for solutions to $$ |Pu|\leq M|x|^{-\delta_1}|\nabla u|+M|x|^{-\delta_{0}}|u| $$ where $P$ is a second order elliptic operator. Our results are of quantitative nature and generalize those obtained in [3,6].

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