bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of Metacognitive Strategies Framework through Education 4.0 for Graduate Employability and Learning Sustainability
Authors: Ahmad Nasaruddin Nur Sakinah , Nordin Mohd. Shukri , Sahrir Muhammad Sabri , Mohamad Ali Afiza
Published: July 2024

The main goal of entering higher education institutions (HEI) is employability. In response to the 4th Industrial Revolution (IR), Education 4.0 enables new potentials and promises through technology. Despite the benefits of Education 4.0 stated, there are challenges present in the system. The objectives of this study were to identify the metacognitive strategies and how Education 4.0 enhance learning sustainability and graduate employability. The next objective was to examine the effectiveness of the metacognitive strategies framework on sustainable learning and employability through Education 4.0. Mixed methods were used in data collection using exploratory sequential design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants from three categories of university alumni, lecturers, and experts from the industries. From the findings of the interviews, an instrument was developed and distributed to experts in higher education and new employee hiring. Two rounds of the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) were conducted to analyse the data from the quantitative method. There are seven metacognitive strategies that enhance graduate employability and learning sustainability which are showcase self, self-improvement, exposure, self-study and study group, career development and training, reflection of learning, and teaching approaches. Three themes were identified in response to how Education 4.0 enhances learners’ learning sustainability and employability which are Purpose, Advantages, and Disadvantages. A framework was then developed, integrating both metacognitive strategies and Education 4.0. This framework could assist graduates in equipping themselves with the skillsets needed to become more visible to employers and increase their employability and learning sustainability in the future.
أهمية التكافؤ الدلالي في ترجمة المصطلحات الإسلامية إلى اللغة الملايوية
Authors: Yaakub Muhamadul Bakir
Published: July 2024

يهدف البحث إلى إبراز ظاهرة التحديات في ترجمة المصطلحات المتعلقة بالخطاب الديني في القرآن الكريم إلى اللغة الملايوية. وذلك لأنها تعد من أهم المؤشرات الدلالية التي يمكن الاعتماد عليها في عملية إيصال معنى النص من لغة المصدر إلى لغة الهدف، لاسيما في القضايا اللصيقة بالقرآن الكريم، فعلى هذا يجب على المترجم الملايوي أن يهتم بهذه الخصوصية في ترجمة هذا النوع من النصوص الإسلامية، لما لها من دور في تشكيل المفاهيم الاصطلاحية الدينية، وفي تحقيق الاستيعاب اللغوي للتوجيهات القرآنية، وكما يعتبر الدين نفسه من أهم العناصر التي تضبط سلوك الفرد تجاه نفسه وبيئته المحيطة، بل تجاه مجتمعه الذي يعيش فيه. وهذا الاهتمام يعد خطوة مهمة لإنشاء شخصية متدينة سوية داخل مجتمع متدين ذي قيم دينية واضحة ممتعة بقيم ثقافية صادقة. فالبحث بهذا المعنى يمثل محاولة أولية لتوصيف بعض النماذج للمصطلحات المترجمة إلى اللغة الملايوية في هذا المجال وصفا تقابليا من منظور تكافؤ البناء اللغوي، وذلك للإجابة عن سؤال علاقة المصطلح بمستخدميه، وعن كيفية حدوث تلك العلاقة، إضافة إلى ماذا يترتب على عدمها؟ وهذا على افتراض أن المطابقة اللغوية في ترجمة مصطلح من المصطلحات تمثل نظاما يتشكل من خلاله الاتصال الفعال، ونمطا من الاحتكاك المنتظم بين المجتمع اللغوي، وأن هذا النوع من الاحتكاك قائم على مبدأ تكافؤ البناء اللغوي بين المصطلح المصدر بما يماثله في صياغة المصطلح الهدف.
Peanut Response to Soil and Foliar Applications of Imazapyr
Authors: Abbott C.C. , Shay N.J. , Pros E.P.
Published: July 2024

Georgia leads the nation in both pine tree (Pinus spp.) timber volume and peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) ha harvested annually. Off-target movement of pine forest herbicides into peanut fields can occur from aerial applications. Research was conducted from 2020-2022 in Ty Ty, Georgia to determine peanut response to imazapyr from preemergence (PRE) and postemergence (POST) applications. Imazapyr was applied to peanut (cv. Georgia-06G) at the following timings and rates: PRE (1 day after planting) (DAP), 30 DAP, and 60 DAP; and 420 (1X, manufacturers suggested use rate), 84 (1/5X), 42 (1/10X) and 4.2 g ai/ha (1/100X). Peanut density was not reduced by any PRE application of imazapyr. Significant stunting, chlorosis, and reductions in peanut plant height and width occurred from 420 g ai/ha, regardless of application timing. Peanut was more susceptible to imazapyr injury from PRE applications, as peanut heights were reduced by rates ≥ 42 g ai/ha and peanut widths were reduced by rates ≥ 84 g ai/ha. With POST applications, only 420 g ai/ha resulted in plant height and width reductions of 66% and 48% when applied 30 DAP. Peanut treated at 60 DAP had 30% and 57% height reductions with rates of 84 and 420 g ai/ha, respectively. The 420 g ai/ha rate resulted in yield losses of 79%, 66%, and 56% when applied PRE, 30 DAP, and 60 DAP, respectively. PRE applications of imazapyr at 42 or 84 g ai/ha resulted in 31% and 59% yield reductions, respectively. These results suggest that peanut should not be planted to fields exposed to full rates of imazapyr until rates decline to < 42 g ai/ha (~three half-lives or 426 d). Peanut exposed to POST applied imazapyr ≤ 84 g ai/ha (1/5X) during the growing season should not result in significant yield losses.
Statistical analysis of the impact of educational activities of universities on the level of software development in the regions of the Russian Federation
Authors: Ivin Viacheslav Vadimovich , Kriger Aleksandra Borisovna
Published: July 2024

In this article, the authors attempted to identify a statistical relationship between the level of development of domestic software development and the results of the work of regional universities in training graduates in the field of IT.
Development of procedural forms of regulation of private law relations: methodological aspects
Authors: Isaev Eduard Evgen'evich
Published: July 2024

The article examines the development of procedural forms of regulation in the field of private legal relations. Protection of the rights and interests of subjects of law, participating in legal proceedings, is one of the main goals of modern procedural legislation of the Russian Federation. At the same time, dynamically developing private law relations require legal science to substantiate new methodological approaches.
TECNOLOGIA E EDUCAÇÃO: EXPLORANDO OS EFEITOS DA DIGITALIZAÇÃO NO ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: Stroparo Telma Regina , Guerra Avaetê de Lunetta e Rodrigues , Castro Júnior Francisco Pires de , Pires Patrícia Alves Diniz , Rozendo Jefferson Florencio , Vasconcelos Emanuella Silveira
Published: July 2024

A incorporação de tecnologias no ambiente educacional tem o potencial de redefinir práticas pedagógicas, promovendo novas formas de ensino. Este estudo explora os efeitos da tecnologia no ensino-aprendizagem, destacando benefícios e desafios enfrentados por educadores e discentes. Objetivo: analisar os efeitos da tecnologia digital em instituição de ensino superior. Metodologia: entrevistas semiestruturadas e grupos focais com professores e acadêmicos. Resultados: maior motivação e engajamento, mas desafios de formação e infraestrutura. Conclusão: investir na formação e infraestrutura é essencial para maximizar os benefícios.
DIAGNÓSTICO DE ARMAZENAMENTO EPOTENCIAL GERMINATIVO DE SEMENTESCRIOULAS DO SÍTIO SERRA VERDE, JOÃOALFREDO – PE
Authors: De Moura Elielma Josefa , Da Costa José Carlos , De Lima Cosmo Rufino
Published: July 2024

O processo de armazenamento é uma etapa importante para preservar a qualidade da semente, já que a mesma continua respirando depois da colheita, necessitando de condições ideais para não perder sua viabilidade. No estado de Pernambuco são poucas as pesquisas relacionadas ao armazenamento em pequenas propriedades, dessa forma, o trabalho teve como objetivo realizar um diagnóstico do armazenamento de sementes crioulas pelos agricultores da comunidade do Sítio Serra Verde, João Alfredo – PE, e avaliar o potencial germinativo de alguns lotes dasprincipais culturas plantadas no local. Foi realizado a aplicação de um questionário com 40 agricultores da comunidade, coletadas amostras de lotes de sementes, e realizados testes de germinação em laboratório. Os dados foram avaliados e realizado o teste de comparação de média e teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. Constatou-se que as principais culturas plantadas pelos agricultores são milho, feijão e fava. Todos os entrevistados guardam suas sementes e as conservam em garrafas PET, a maioria deles em período de tempo de até 1 ano. As sementes de fava, milho e feijão que são acondicionadas em garrafas PET, mantém o potencial germinativo ao longo do período armazenado.
PRODUÇÃO HIDROPÔNICA DE HORTALIÇAS DAFAZENDA COLINA BRANCA COM ÊNFASE EMALFACE
Authors: Cavalcante da Silva Maria José , Da Silva Elisandra Maria , da Silva Kaline Soares , Adônis Mendes
Published: July 2024

A produção de alface hidropônica se baseia na não utilização do solo para o cultivo, mas no uso de uma estrutura específica, elevada, e que conta basicamente com sol e água. Estas são, de maneira simplista, as características de um sistema hidropônico, que tem se revelado como opção cada vez mais recorrente entre produtores e até mesmo para ambientes domésticos. Isso, pelo fato do sistema revelar melhor rendimento e reduções de ciclo em comparação ao cultivo tradicional, sobretudo na produção de alfaces. Este trabalho teve como objetivo, analisar a produção hidropônica da alface da fazenda Colina Branca, localizada em Pombos -PE. No Brasil o principal sistema de produção de alface hidropônica é o NFT (Nutrient Film Technique - Técnica de Filme de Nutrientes), que conta uma canaleta apropriada para a circulação de uma solução nutritiva composta de água e nutrientes. O cultivo da alface hidropônica surge, como forma alternativa de plantação, buscando atender as demandas de consumo dessa hortaliça no país. O produtor pode optar por soluções como lã de rocha, perlita, escória, serragem fibra de coco ou espuma, sendo esse último o mais presente no modelo NFT, largamente utilizado no Brasil. Mesmo com liberdade de escolha, uma característica essencial para qualquer substrato, é a porosidade. É ela que vai garantir que a planta seja capaz de receber a solução de nutrientes, que é responsável por seu crescimento.
ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОЕ РАЗВИТИЕ ЛИЧНОСТИ В ПОЛИКУЛЬТУРНОМ ОБЩЕСТВЕ: ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНЫЙ ПОТЕНЦИАЛ ЦИФРОВИЗАЦИИ
Authors: ГРИШАЕВА Ю.М. , ГЛАЗАЧЕВ С.Н. , ГАГАРИН А.В. , ВАГНЕР И.В. , АНИСИМОВ О.С. , БЕРЕЗИНА Т.И. , ФЕДОРОВА Е.Н. , МОСКАЛЕНКО М.С. , ЕВСТАФЬЕВА Н.С.
Published: July 2024

В монографии рассмотрены методологические и теоретические подходы к проблеме экологического развития личности в образовательном процессе, в частности акцентирован актуальный методологический дискурс в его образовательно-рефлексивном значении, показаны особенности взаимосвязи цифрового образования и формирования экологической культуры личности, определены направления экологического развития личности в условиях поликультурного общества. Авторами представлено обоснование подходов к педагогическому моделированию и проектированию экологических интерактивных культурно-образовательных сред на примере высшего образования. В том числе через анализ проблемы вовлеченности участников образовательного процесса в цифровую образовательную среду определены оптимальные основания к моделированию экологических дидактических сред в цифровом образовании, дано принципиальное обоснование типов экологических дидактических сред с использованием потенциала цифровизации. В исследовании показана общая концептуальная модель дидактического проектирования экологического развития личности в поликультурной цифровой образовательной среде высшего учебного заведения, а также обоснован алгоритм проектирования частных дидактических моделей поликультурных цифровых образовательных сред на базе высшего учебного заведения. Исследование адресовано преподавателям вузов, докторантам, аспирантам, студентам, а также широкому кругу представителей научно-педагогического сообщества.
ИНФОГРАФИКА
Authors: СЕВЕРОВА Т.С.
Published: July 2024

Учебное пособие предназначено для студентов направлений подготовки 42.03.01 «Реклама и связи с общественностью», 42.03.02 «Журналистика», 54.03.01 «Дизайн», 44.03.05 «Педагогическое образование» (с двумя профилями подготовки), профили МХК и Дополнительное образование (журналистика). В пособии освещаются теоретические аспекты визуального мышления современного пользователя, история инфографики, а также технология создания успешного инфографического продукта. Приведены примеры учебных работ студентов художественно-графического факультета Института изящных искусств и Института журналистики, коммуникаций и медиаобразования МПГУ.
САМОСТОЯТЕЛЬНАЯ РАБОТА СТУДЕНТОВ ПО ФИЗИЧЕСКОЙ ГЕОГРАФИИ РОССИИ. ЧАСТЬ 1. ОБЩИЕ МЕТОДИЧЕСКИЕ РЕКОМЕНДАЦИИ
Authors: ЗЕЙНАЛОВА Е.Ю. , КОШЕВОЙ В.А.
Published: July 2024

Учебно-методическое пособие в двух частях предназначено для студентов-бакалавров географических факультетов. Оно служит необходимым дополнением к учебно-методическому комплексу для студентов педагогических вузов, представленному учебником Э.М. Раковской «Физическая география России» в двух томах (М.: Academia, 2013) и «Практикумом по физической географии России», авторы Э.М. Раковская, М.И. Давыдова, В.А. Кошевой (М.: ВЛАДОС, 2003). Цель пособия – помочь студентам в освоении различных видов самостоятельной работы и формировании соответствующих устойчивых компетенций в этой сфере. Часть 1 пособия посвящена общим инструкциям и рекомендациям по работе с географическими текстами, картами, профилями, схемами, таблицами, энциклопедиями, интернет-ресурсами. Даются рекомендации по самостоятельному составлению и оформлению контурных карт, тестовых заданий, созданию и оформлению докладов и презентаций физико-географической тематики. Учебно-методическое пособие может быть полезно для студентов-географов младших курсов, впервые осваивающих различные виды самостоятельной работы при изучении подстилающих курсов (геологии, землеведения, географии почв, физической географии материков и океанов и др.), а также для студентов старших курсов, находящихся на завершающей стадии формирования соответствующих компетенций.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ТА АНАЛІЗ МЕТОДІВ РОЗПІЗНАВАННЯ КООРДИНАТ ДЖЕРЕЛА ЗВУКОВОГО СИГНАЛУ
Authors: МИКИТИН Ігор , ПУКАЛЬСЬКИЙ Остап
Published: July 2024

У статті проведено аналіз основних переваг та недоліків існуючих методів розпізнавання координат джерела звукового сигналу. Запропоновано новий метод для вирішення задачі розпізнавання координат джерела звукового сигналу - метод розпізнавання джерела звукового сигналу з використанням нейронної мережі. Описано його основний принцип та очікувані характеристики. Досліджено доцільність та актуальність методу. Визначено вимоги до методу розпізнавання джерела звукового сигналу з використанням нейронної мережі, а також перелік досліджень необхідних для забезпечення усіх вимог.
ANALISIS KERUSAKAN JEMBATAN WAI LUBANG BUAYA PADA RUAS JALAN MORELLA – LIANG KABUPATEN MALUKU TENGAH
Authors: Telehala Welhemus Wiliyanders , Lewakabessy Godfried , Latar Sjafrudin , Istia Penina
Published: July 2024

Kondisi jembatan yang ada pada kabupaten Maluku Tengah dibangun sebagai jalan penghubung antara Desa morella – Desa liang dalam peningkatan jalan. Jembatan yang ada pada desa  morella menggunakan konstrusi beton, Namun selama pengoprasiannya jembatan yang ada pada desa morella terdapat kerusakan antara lain kerusakan akibat aliran air, kerusakan pada dinding talud, yang telah mengalami rembesan dan terjadinya tumpukan sampah, kerusakan pada oprit yang telah mengalami retak, lapisan perkerasan yang permukaannya yang kasar dan berlubang, rembesan pada pondasi dan abutmen, gelagar yang betonya telah mengalami keropos, kayu yang telah membusuk pada daerah diafragma, pipa cucuran drainase yang telah hilang serta drainase lantai yang tersumbat serta kerusakan pada tiang sandaran yang telah pecah atau hilang sebagian, kerusakan ini menyebabkan masyarakat merasa tidak nyaman dan kuatir bila melewatinya. Oleh karena pentingnya fungsi jembatan maka diperlukan evaluasi kelayakan terhadap kinerja jembatan dengan mempertimbangkan segala aspek dari keselamatan, keamanan, serta kenyamanan dalam penggunaan struktur jembatan. Teknik yang akan digunakan untuk mensurvei keadaan kerusakan perancah dalam investigasi ini adalah referensi dari Bridge Management System (BMS) yang dianut dari Australia. Untuk mendapatkan estimasi keadaan setiap segmen sebagai saran untuk menangani ekstensi, penting untuk mengetahui terlebih penilaian-penilaian terhadap jembatan pada acuan Bridge Management System (BMS). Evaluasi dilakukan dengan menilai tingkat kerusakan dari level terendah (level 5) hingga yang tertinggi (level 1), Elemen atau grup elemennya diberi bobot dari 0 hingga 5 dengan lima kategori yaitu struktur (s), tingkat kerusakan (r), volume kerusakan (k), fungsi elemen (f), dan kerusakan (p). Setelah dievaluasi ternyata Jembatan Wai Lubang Buaya dibangun pada tahun 2009 dan masih berdiri sampai tahun 2020, kerusakan hanya di hitung pada sandaran (ralling), oprit dan lantai jembatan dengan hasil perhitungan BCR 4,08 dengan kondisi Jembatan Fair (sedang), dengan usulan penanganan pemeliharaan jembatan. Jembatan Wai Lubang Buaya memiliki umur rencana sebelas (11) tahun dengan batas capaian sampai tahun 2020 dengan biaya pemeliharaan jembatan sebesar Rp. 108.363.000.
KAJIAN KINERJA RUAS JALAN Dr. OT PATTIMAPAU – JALAN SULTAN BABULLAH KOTA AMBON
Authors: Maitimu Anthoneta , Sari Yuni puspita
Published: July 2024

Ruas jalan                                                                 Dr. Ot Pattimapau merupakan jalan kolektor dengan tipe jalan dua lajur – dua arah sedangkan tipe jalan pada ruas jalan Sultan Babullah ialah dua lajur – satu arah dengan panjang jalan 1.28 km dengan lebar jalan 10 m sampai 12 m. Berdasarkan pengamatan, kendaraan yang melalui ruas jalan ini cukup padat, bahkan dapat terjadi kemacetan karena area wilayah tersebut merupakan wilayah pendidikan,pertokoan dan perkantoran sehingga aktivitas parkir banyak menggunakan sebagian badan jalan yang  menyebabkan terjadinya penyempitan lebar jalan efektif.
 
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengatasi terjadinya konflik arus lalu lintas pada simpang tak bersinyal dan ruas jalan, penelitian ini berlangsung pada ruas jalan Dr. Ot Pattimapau – Jalan Sultan Babullah dengan menggunakan data primer dan sekunder, serta data yang diperoleh dari hasil survey dan menggunakan metode analisa MKJI 1997.
 
Berdasarkan hasil penelitian pada simpang jalan Dr. Ot Pattimapau diperoleh arus lalu lintas maksimum terjadi pada hari Senin pukul 09.00 – 10.00 sebesar 3202 smp/jam, kapasitas sebesar 1215.68 smp/jam dan DS sebesar 2.62, kecepatan rata – rata sebesar 25.60 km/jam. Pada ruas jalan Sultan Babullah diperoleh volume arus lalu lintas pada hari Senin pukul 10.00 – 11.00 sebesar 2955 smp/jam, kapasitas sebesar 1639 smp/jam dan DS sebesar 1.80. Kecepatan rata – rata yang diperoleh sebesar 29.52 km/jam. Tingginya nilai DS pada simpang dan ruas jalan ini dapat menimbulkan kemacetan dikarenakan tingkat DS lebih besar dari nilai standar derajat kejenuhan yaitu 0.75.
La dimensione interculturale dell'educazione alla cittadinanza nel programma estate Inpsieme
Authors: Curcio Valeria
Published: July 2024

Abstract: In the context of citizenship education the value of interculturality is fundamental in helping children to develop divergent thinking to meet others and their differences, both in school and in social life. It is also fundamental for rethinking today's globalised world from a transcultural perspective, taking into account the complexity of spatial and temporal, historical and geographical links and overlaps. The first part of this paper will highlight how interculturality contributes to enhancing the sense of citizenship in Italian school students. In particular, it will investigate the potential of intercultural and interdisciplinary education, already widely supported in ministerial documents, for breaking down borders and learning to respect and welcome the other. Subsequently, the value of this intercultural and interdisciplinary perspective will take shape in the emblematic case of the Summer INPSieme programme, a two-week mobility project abroad offered by INPS to Italian high school students during the summer period, which through travel offers young people the opportunity to live in contact with people from different geographical backgrounds, both local and international with a wealth of personal stories. The intercultural is also a perspective that invites an ecological reflection of pedagogy and prepares the ground for the idea of a diffused education, in which students, transient migrants of the new millennium, leave the classroom to draw and map the territory starting from their own personal experience as travellers. This will enable them to develop an intercultural sensitivity, as Milton Bennett says, capable of overcoming ethnic barriers to build relationships and bonds that go beyond prejudice in a perspective of active citizenship, empathy and hospitality.
Assesement of Surface Water Availability of Kathmandu Valley Using SWAT Model
Authors: Pokhrel Madan , Shakya Narendra , Lamichhane Manoj
Published: July 2024

The study used the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model to analyse the surface water availability in the Kathmandu Valley. The model was calibrated and validated at Khokana station of basin area 592 km2 for the period from 2000 to 2015. To test the model’s performance for smaller subbasins, it was validated at Sundarijal station of basin area 16 km2. The daily runoff simulation statistics indicated that the model’s performance was satisfactory and the model effectively captured the runoff trend for the entire basin and subbasin catchment areas. This study demonstrates that the model can be adopted for assessing stream flow within the basin by selecting appropriate parameter values. The calibrated and validated model was subsequently applied to determine the surface water availability in surrounding mountainous, forested regions less affected by urbanisation, by setting up the model at 66 watersheds. The results indicate that the upper reaches of the Bagmati River basin and its tributary, the Nakkhu River, possess substantial surface water resources that can be utilised to alleviate water stress in the valley.
Water Supply-Demand Forecasting Using the WEAP Model for Kalyan Dombivili City
Authors: Kulkarni S.C. , Varekar Vikas
Published: July 2024

This study aims to make a quantitative prediction of the water supply and demand gap for the Indian city of Kalyan-Dombivili up to the year 2051. The study uses a decision-support tool called the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) Model to consider the existing reservoir and different alterations to the current water supply system. Outcomes from this modeling study of the water resources system of the Kalyan Dombivili city indicate that with an increase in the reliability of water supply with the recycling of rainwater, the future demand-supply gap has a reliability of 47%. Secondly, with the increased reservoir capacity, water availability will be increased by 51.2%. However, with the existing reservoir alone, water availability will be increased by 49.4%, and effluent use will be up to 99% with the proposed new reservoir and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).
Evaluation of the Adsorption Efficiency of Biopolymer Hydrogel Nanocomposite/Nanoclay in Wastewater Dye Removal
Authors: Radia Nadher D. , Essa Shaimaa M. , Aljeboree Aseel M. , Abed Jawad Mohammed
Published: July 2024

A new type of hybrid biopolymer nanocomposite hydrogel was created using sodium alginate and carrageenan combined with N-isopropyl acrylamide and bentonite nanoclay. The hydrogel was synthesised through free radical polymerisation. The purpose was to test its ability to remove the dye crystal violet (CV) from an aqueous solution. The structure and morphology of the synthesised nanocomposite hydrogel were analysed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Key parameters affecting the efficiency of crystal violet removal were explored, including pH, initial dye concentration, contact time, and amount of adsorbent. Optimal values for each parameter were identified. The removal mechanism was highly pH-dependent, with the dye removal rate increasing when more nanoclay was added in an acidic environment. Using an initial dye concentration of 30 mg/L and 0.05 g of the nanocomposite hydrogel, the equilibrium adsorption time was 3 hours. The adsorption matched the Langmuir isotherm model and followed pseudo-second order kinetics. Overall, the nanocomposite hydrogel was an effective adsorbent for eliminating crystal violet dye from water.
Strategies to improve fairness in artificial intelligence:A systematic literature review
Authors: Trigo António , Stein Nubia , Paulo Belfo Fernando
Published: July 2024

Decisions based on artificial intelligence can reproduce biases or prejudices present in biased historical data and poorly formulated systems, presenting serious social consequences for underrepresented groups of individuals. This paper presents a systematic literature review of technical, feasible, and practicable solutions to improve fairness in artificial intelligence classified according to different perspectives: fairness metrics, moment of intervention (pre-processing, processing, or post-processing), research area, datasets, and algorithms used in the research. The main contribution of this paper is to establish common ground regarding the techniques to be used to improve fairness in artificial intelligence, defined as the absence of bias or discrimination in the decisions made by artificial intelligence systems.
Optimization design and measurement of septum magnet with low leakage field
Authors: Wei Yanqun , Zhang Jingjing , Hu Qiang , Ma Lizhen , Yao Zeen , Yang Jing , Jin Lian , Yao Qinggao
Published: July 2024

As one of the key components of synchrotron injection and extraction system, the perturbation of the beam generated by the septum magnet in the non-deflection direction will directly affect the orbit matching of the injected and extracted beam. Reducing the leakage field during the development of the septum magnet is a crucial one. Based on the theory of electromagnetic field, the leakage field analysis of septum magnet was carried out by using the electromagnetic field analysis software-Opera. In order to reduce the leakage field, the variation of the leakage field with different shielding structures were analyzed, and the shielding structure was optimized by using the parametric scanning finite element numerical calculation optimization method. Eventually, a leakage field shielding structure with multilayer metal plate combination was proposed, which significantly reduced the leakage field of the septum magnet. Furthermorethe magnetic field and leakage field were measured by using the Hall probe, and the measurement results are in good agreement with the numerical simulation results.
A study on the prevention of thrombosis after simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation
Authors: Tu Jin-Peng , Shi Xiao-Feng , Wang Hui , Zhao Jie , Wang Xin , Mo Chun-Bai , Song Wen-Li
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Renal failure is one of the most common chronic complications of diabetes. Simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation (SPK) is considered the preferred treatment for individuals with diabetes and chronic renal failure. This procedure has demonstrated efficacy in enhancing the quality of life for patients and minimizing the complications associated with diabetes. OBJECTIVE: In this study, we analyzed the incidence and safety of complications in different thrombosis prevention techniques post simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation (SPK). METHODS: Patients who underwent SPK between January 2019 and December 2022 were selectively categorized into two groups: the heparin group and the non-heparin group depending on the utilization of low molecular weight heparin. The occurrence of complications and clinical outcomes were subsequently calculated in each group. RESULTS: In this study, we included a total of 58 recipients who underwent SPK, with 36 in the heparin group and 22 in the non-heparin group. Among the 58 participants, there were 3 cases of pancreatic thrombosis complications, with 2 cases (5.6%) in the heparin group and 1 case (4.6%) in the non-heparin group, and the differences were not statistically significant (P> 0.05). Regarding gastrointestinal bleeding, there were 17 cases out of the total 58 patients, with 14 cases (38.9%) in the heparin group and 3 cases (13.6%) in the non-heparin group, and the difference was statistically significant (P< 0.05). CONCLUSION: After surgery, the use of low molecular weight heparin anticoagulation may increase the likelihood of experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding. Prior to the surgery, a comprehensive evaluation of the coagulation status and medical history of the patient should be performed, enabling stratification of risks involved. Based on this assessment, either low-molecular-weight heparin or aspirin should be selected as a preventive measure against thrombosis.
Fine grained automatic left ventricle segmentation via ROI based Tri-Convolutional neural networks
Authors: K Gayathri , N Uma Maheswari , R Venkatesh , B Ganesh Prabu
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: The left ventricle segmentation (LVS) is crucial to the assessment of cardiac function. Globally, cardiovascular disease accounts for the majority of deaths, posing a significant health threat. In recent years, LVS has gained important attention due to its ability to measure vital parameters such as myocardial mass, end-diastolic volume, and ejection fraction. Medical professionals realize that manually segmenting data to evaluate these processes takes a lot of time, effort when diagnosing heart diseases. Yet, manually segmenting these images is labour-intensive and may reduce diagnostic accuracy. OBJECTIVE/METHODS: This paper, propose a combination of different deep neural networks for semantic segmentation of the left ventricle based on Tri-Convolutional Networks (Tri-ConvNets) to obtain highly accurate segmentation. CMRI images are initially pre-processed to remove noise artefacts and enhance image quality, then ROI-based extraction is done in three stages to accurately identify the LV. The extracted features are given as input to three different deep learning structures for segmenting the LV in an efficient way. The contour edges are processed in the standard ConvNet, the contour points are processed using Fully ConvNet and finally the noise free images are converted into patches to perform pixel-wise operations in ConvNets. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS: The proposed Tri-ConvNets model achieves the Jaccard indices of 0.9491 ± 0.0188 for the sunny brook dataset and 0.9497 ± 0.0237 for the York dataset, and the dice index of 0.9419 ± 0.0178 for the ACDC dataset and 0.9414 ± 0.0247 for LVSC dataset respectively. The experimental results also reveal that the proposed Tri-ConvNets model is faster and requires minimal resources compared to state-of-the-art models.
Establishment and analysis of quality index system for pediatric tumor nursing
Authors: Lu Jieting , Sun Xiaoling , Zhang Yun
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Nursing management considers nursing quality management at its core. Evaluation indexes of nursing quality not only control nursing quality, measure work enthusiasm, and judge the difference in nursing levels but also help nurses accurately understand the satisfaction degree of patients. OBJECTIVE: To analyze pediatric tumor nursing quality evaluation indexes and establish a scientific and rigorous index system of children’s nursing quality. METHODS:   Based on the “structure-process-result” in this study, the Delphi method was used to carry out questionnaire investigations and opinion collection for domestic experts in pediatrics, pediatric oncology internal medicine, and pediatric oncology surgical care and clinical aspects two times. In addition, the Kendall coordination coefficient and analytic hierarchy process were used to determine the content of indicators at all levels, set the weight, and finally establish the quality index system of pediatric tumor nursing. RESULTS: The response rate of 27 experts in the first round of the questionnaire was 100%, Ca0.77, Cs,0.73, Cr0.75, and the W value of the expert coordination coefficient was 0.315. In the second round of 27 expert consultations, the reply rate was 96%, Ca0.81, Cs0.80, Cr0.805, and the specialist coordination coefficient W value was 0.369. After two rounds of consultation, the importance evaluation scores of each indicator ranged from 3.31 to 4.88 and 3.29 to 5.00, respectively, and more than 94.7% of the indicators’ importance evaluation scores were higher than 3.50. Finally, 3 Level-1 indicators, 12 Level-2 indicators, and 54 Level-3 indicators are established. CONCLUSION: This study has established a simple, comprehensive, and scientific quality index system for pediatric tumor nursing, highlighted the characteristics of pediatric tumor nursing, and provided an evaluation system for specialized nursing of pediatric tumors to more standardized pediatric tumor nursing and contribute to the sustainable and scientific development of pediatric tumor nursing.
Are anti-gravity treadmills reliable to explore exercise energy metabolism at low degrees of alleviation in normal-weight male individuals?
Authors: Pélissier Léna , Beraud Duane , Pereira Bruno , Couret Alexis , Isacco Laurie , Thivel David
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Exploring the independent effect of mechanical discharge in response to weight loss (WL) seems necessary but remains highly challenging from a methodological point. Anti-gravity treadmills could be relevant to simulate a mechanical WL by body weight support (BWS), but their reliability remains unclear to properly explore exercise energy metabolism, especially at low degrees of alleviations. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and reproducibility of an anti-gravity treadmill to generate BWS, and the reproducibility of cardiometabolic responses to an exercise performed at low degrees of BWS on this device. METHODS: Observed BWS of 18 normal-weight males was obtained twice at seven degrees of target BWS (i.e., 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18%) using a digital scale inside the anti-gravity treadmill, and was compared to the expected BWS. Then, 15 of them performed 5-min bout of low-intensity walking exercise at these degrees of BWS in a randomized order, separated by 4-min rest. The exercise was identically repeated on three occasions separated by a minimum of 3 days. Energy metabolism and heart rate (HR) were measured throughout the exercise by indirect calorimetry and a HR monitor, respectively. RESULTS: The observed BWS were significantly different from the expected BWS (p< 0.001), and there was a high inter- and intra-individual variability in BWS generated by the anti-gravity treadmill. Results showed an overall good reliability of VO2 (intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) values ranging from 0.67 to 0.85) and HR (ICC > 0.8) in response to exercise. An effect of the degree of BWS was observed for VO2 (p< 0.001), illustrating reduced values at 15% and 18% of BWS compared to 0, 3, and 6%. CONCLUSIONS: Such device might not be adapted to simulate low degrees of WL in normal-weight males, particularly when it comes to the exploration of energy metabolism.
Hybrid optimization based deep stacked autoencoder for routing and intrusion detection
Authors: Boopathi Mythili
Published: July 2024

This research introduced the optimized Deep Stacked Autoencoder (DSA) for performing Intrusion Detection (ID) in the IoT. Firstly, IoT simulation is carried out and then, the information is routed by using the Chronological War Strategy Optimization (CWSO). Here, the CWSO is newly designed by incorporating the chronological concept with the WSO. After the routing, the ID is completed at the Base station (BS) by executing the following steps. Initially, data is obtained from a database, after that, feature normalization is done using min-max normalization. Meanwhile, Canberra distance is applied to execute the feature selection process. Finally, ID is performed using DSA, which is trained using the Competitive Swarm Henry War Strategy Optimization algorithm (CSHWO). The experimental result confirms that the invented scheme accomplished the superior outcome by the energy, f-score, precision, and recall values of 0.379, 0.913, 0.918 and 0.912, respectively.
Child Sexual Abuse and Unresolved Trauma: A Case Study
Authors: Irfan Rabeea
Published: July 2024

Child sexual abuse is one of the most traumatic incidents that can alter the course of life of an individual. This article highlights the case of a 52-year-old man who was having difficulties in managing his anger, with complaints of anger management issues and dealing with repetitive and intrusive thoughts. A thorough investigation revealed that the client had been a victim of sexual abuse for years during his childhood, and all the symptoms stemmed from unresolved conflicts of the past trauma. A comprehensive management plan including behavioral, emotional and cognitive strategies was devised. Pre and post -management assessments indicated a marked improvement in the client's symptoms. This case focuses on the role of parents and society in providing an empathizing network to the victims, and a need to educate the children about sexual education and rights.
Emotion Regulation and Self-Concept as Predictors of Interpersonal Problems in Transgender Population of Pakistan
Authors: Noor Hibba , Rehman Sana
Published: July 2024

The current study aimed to investigate the psychosocial predictors of interpersonal problems in transgender people of Pakistan. For this purpose, a sample of (n = 72) transgender individuals were recruited through the snowball sampling technique. The Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), Personal Self-Concept Questionnaire (PSQ), and Interpersonal Problems Scale (IPS) were used to find out the predicting role of emotion regulation, self-concept, and interpersonal problems in transgender individuals, respectively. Data was analyzed through SPSS (Version 25). The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between all domains of emotion regulation namely awareness, clarity, goals, strategies, and impulse and two domains of interpersonal problems, namely sociability and involved. Only awareness and clarity domains of emotion regulation were found to be inversely correlated with the supportive domain of interpersonal problems. Furthermore, a significant positive association was observed between self-concept and the two domains of interpersonal problems, that is, sociability and involved. However, the two domains of self-concept, namely self-fulfillment and autonomy were observed to be inversely correlated with the supportive domain of interpersonal problems. These findings indicate that demographics (education) is a negative predictor of interpersonal problems. On the contrary, the two domains of emotion regulation (strategy and impulse) are positive predictors of interpersonal problems. Furthermore, one domain of self-concept (autonomy) is also a positive predictor of interpersonal problems. The study has significant theoretical and practical implications considering the Pakistani cultural context.
Measuring Complexity using Information
Authors: Jaffe Klaus
Published: July 2024

Measuring complexity in multidimensional systems with high degrees of freedom and a variety of types of information, remains an important challenge. The complexity of a system is related to the number and variety of components, the number and type of interactions among them, the degree of redundancy, and the degrees of freedom of the system. Examples show that different disciplines of science converge in complexity measures for low and high dimensional problems. For low dimensional systems, such as coded strings of symbols (text, computer code, DNA, RNA, proteins, music), Shannon’s Information Entropy (expected amount of information in an event drawn from a given distribution) and Kolmogorov‘s Algorithmic Complexity (the length of the shortest algorithm that produces the object as output), are used for quantitative measurements of complexity. For systems with more dimensions (ecosystems, brains, social groupings), network science provides better tools for that purpose. For highly complex multidimensional systems, none of the former methods are useful. Here, information related to complexity can be used in systems, ranging from the subatomic to the ecological, social, mental and to AI. Useful Information Φ (Information that produces thermodynamic free energy) can be quantified by measuring the thermodynamic Free Energy and/or useful Work it produces. Complexity can be measured as Total Information I of the system, that includes Φ, useless information or Noise N, and Redundant Information R. Measuring one or more of these variables allows quantifying and classifying complexity. Complexity and Information are two windows overlooking the same fundamental phenomenon, broadening out tools to explore the deep structural dynamics of nature at all levels of complexity, including natural and artificial intelligence.
Efektifitas Program KALIBER Sebagai Upaya Edukasi dan Preventif Bahaya Praktek Politik Uang Menjelang Pemilu 2024
Authors: Ragil Ragil , Qayyum Habil Ildi , Bahari Hizbul , Haskar Edi
Published: July 2024

Elections are a five-yearly democratic celebration that has a very important meaning in the life of the nation and state in Indonesia. The role of the community is very determining in the results of the 2024 election because with these results we, the Indonesian people, will show the world the quality of the implementation of democracy in this country. UMSB Law Faculty students in the form of the KALIBER (Kawal Pemilu Bersih) program are trying to play their role in guarding the 2024 elections in order to realize an election process that is clean and free from money politics. Through steps to provide information and educate the public about the dangers of money politics, as well as preventative efforts so that the public is not contaminated by these illegal practices in order to realize dignified elections. The aim of this program is to analyze the knowledge of prospective voters, both advanced voters and beginner voters, regarding the forms and methods of implementing money politics carried out by legislative candidates, election teams and election organizers. This research uses qualitative research methods of observation and interviews. The results of this research show that the KALIBER program can play an important role in realizing elections that are clean and free from money politics in order to realize dignified elections in 2024.
Meningkatkan Partisipasi Generasi Muda Desa Padangsambian Kaja Dalam Pemilu Untuk Mencegah Terjadinya Golput
Authors: Suoth Verrel Renaldy , Suidarma I Made
Published: July 2024

Angka golput atau tidak memberikan suara pada pemilu 2019 di Indonesia cukup tinggi, mencapai 18,02%. Hal ini disebabkan oleh berbagai alasan, seperti kekecewaan terhadap partai politik dan kandidat, serta anggapan bahwa suara tidak berpengaruh. Menghadapi pemilu 2024, situasi ini menjadi perhatian karena 55% pemilih didominasi oleh generasi muda. Partisipasi politik generasi muda masih rendah, sehingga dikhawatirkan akan menurunkan tingkat partisipasi dalam pemilu 2024. Padahal, pemilih pemula memiliki peran penting dalam memilih pemimpin dan berkontribusi pada kebijakan publik. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat adalah memberikan pemahaman politik dan meningkatkan partisipasi serta kesadaran politik generasi muda di Desa Padangsambian Kaja melalui sosialisasi. Hasil sosialisasi menunjukkan antusiasme dan respons positif dari para peserta. Oleh karena itu, penting untuk terus meningkatkan partisipasi dan kesadaran politik generasi muda agar dapat memberikan suara yang berkualitas dalam pemilu 2024 mendatang. Partisipasi yang tinggi dari generasi muda diharapkan dapat memberikan dampak positif bagi demokrasi di Indonesia.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Public Speaking Bagi Remaja Di Kabupaten Humbang Hasundutan, Sumatera Utara
Authors: Ayuningtyas Fitria , Maliki Musa , Istiyanto S Bekti , Prihatiningsih Witanti , Theresa Ria Maria
Published: July 2024

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan di Kabupaten Humbang Hasundutan sebagai bentuk untuk menjawab permasalahan yang ada yaitu masih sangat terbatasnya pelatihan Public Speaking yang diadakan di Kabupaten ini. Adapun pelatihan Public Speaking ini dilakukan dalam bentuk lokakarya di SMAN 2 Lintongnihuta, Kabupaten Humbang Hasundutan, Sumatera Utara pada tanggal 19 September 2023 dari jam 08.00 s.d. 16.00. Metode yang digunakan untuk kegiatan ini dengan menggunakan PAR (Participatory Action Research). PAR pada dasarnya adalah upaya untuk melakukan perbaikan dan perubahan dimana dalam prosesnya melibatkan pihak-pihak yang menjadi sasaran perubahan berdasarkan pengalaman kelompok tertentu. Hasil dari kegiatan ini didapatkan agar dapat menjadi pemimpin yang bagus untuk masa depan Indonesia, maka seseorang harus dapat berbicara di depan umum dengan baik. Solusi untuk menangani keterbatasan kemampuan Public Speaking dengan cara pertama menjelaskan konsep Public Speaking, lalu sesi dialog dengan tanya- jawab, dan terakhir praktik. Langkah itu akan menjadi model untuk siapapun untuk terus berlatih, berlatih terus membuat sempurna seseorang. Berbicara di depan banyak orang membutuhkan keberanian dan kepercayaan diri yang tinggi, apalagi bagi mereka yang belum terbiasa melakukannya.
Digitizing Heritage : Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Photoscan Method in Artifact Preservation at Lam Dong Museum, Vietnam
Authors: Nhan Phan  , Phong Huy Le  , Hoa Van Vu Tran
Published: July 2024

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the PhotoScan method in digitizing artifacts at the Lam Dong Museum, producing high-quality 3D models that preserve the intricate details and historical significance of the original items. The research employs photogrammetry techniques to capture multiple high-resolution images of artifacts from various angles. These images are processed to create detailed 3D models, ensuring accuracy and fidelity to the original artifacts. Key findings reveal that the PhotoScan method successfully generates accurate and detailed digital replicas with minimal deviations from the physical artifacts, typically within acceptable limits of less than 1%. This level of precision confirms the reliability of PhotoScan in creating digital replicas suitable for various applications, including academic research, virtual exhibitions, and conservation efforts. Additionally, the study highlights the advantages of the PhotoScan method, such as its cost-effectiveness and accessibility, making it an attractive option for museums and institutions with limited budgets. The integration of high-resolution photographs into the 3D models further enhances their visual fidelity, providing realistic and detailed digital replicas. The study concludes that PhotoScan is a highly effective method for artifact digitization, offering significant benefits for museums in terms of preservation, public accessibility, and educational opportunities. The implications of these findings underscore the potential of PhotoScan technology to enhance the documentation and dissemination of cultural heritage in museum settings. Future research should focus on optimizing the workflow to reduce processing time and improve the handling of large datasets. The potential for 3D printing of digital models also presents exciting opportunities for creating accurate physical replicas for display and educational use while preserving the original artifacts.
Bericht von der Landesversammlung des VBS Landesverbandes Niedersachsen/Bremen
Authors: Proske Claas
Published: July 2024

Die Ergebnisse der Landesversammlung des VBS Landesverbandes Niedersachsen/Bremen vom 14.09.2023 werden vorgestellt.