bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of a Lightweight Crop Disease Image Identification Model Based on Attentional Feature Fusion
Authors: Cheng Zekai , Liu Meifang , Qian Rong , Huang Rongqing , Dong Wei
Published: July 2022

Crop diseases are one of the important factors affecting crop yield and quality and are also an important research target in the field of agriculture. In order to quickly and accurately identify crop diseases, help farmers to control crop diseases in time, and reduce crop losses. Inspired by the application of convolutional neural networks in image identification, we propose a lightweight crop disease image identification model based on attentional feature fusion named DSGIResNet_AFF, which introduces self-built lightweight residual blocks, inverted residuals blocks, and attentional feature fusion modules on the basis of ResNet18. We apply the model to the identification of rice and corn diseases, and the results show the effectiveness of the model on the real dataset. Additionally, the model is compared with other convolutional neural networks (AlexNet, VGG16, ShuffleNetV2, MobileNetV2, MobileNetV3-Small and MobileNetV3-Large), and the experimental results show that the accuracy, sensitivity, F1-score, AUC of the proposed model DSGIResNet_AFF are 98.30%, 98.23%, 98.24%, 99.97%, respectively, which are better than other network models, while the complexity of the model is significantly reduced (compared with the basic model ResNet18, the number of parameters is reduced by 94.10%, and the floating point of operations(FLOPs) is reduced by 86.13%). The network model DSGIResNet_AFF can be applied to mobile devices and become a useful tool for identifying crop diseases.
SailBuoy Ocean Currents: Low-Cost Upper-Layer Ocean Current Measurements
Authors: Wullenweber Nellie , Hole Lars R. , Ghaffari Peygham , Graves Inger , Tholo Harald , Camus Lionel
Published: July 2022

This study introduces an alternative to the existing methods for measuring ocean currents based on a recently developed technology. The SailBuoy is an unmanned surface vehicle powered by wind and solar panels that can navigate autonomously to predefined waypoints and record velocity profiles using an integrated downward-looking acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP). Data collected on two validation campaigns show a satisfactory correlation between the SailBuoy current records and traditional observation techniques such as bottom-mounted and moored current profilers and moored single-point current meter. While the highest correlations were found in tidal signals, strong current, and calm weather conditions, low current speeds and varying high wave and wind conditions reduced correlation considerably. Filtering out some events with the high sea surface roughness associated with high wind and wave conditions may increase the SailBuoy ADCP listening quality and lead to better correlations. Not yet resolved is a systematic offset between the measurements obtained by the SailBuoy and the reference instruments of ±0.03 m/s. Possible reasons are discussed to be the differences between instruments (various products) as well as changes in background noise levels due to environmental conditions.
Nanosensor Based on Thermal Gradient and Machine Learning for the Detection of Methanol Adulteration in Alcoholic Beverages and Methanol Poisoning
Authors: Tonezzer Matteo , Bazzanella Nicola , Gasperi Flavia , Biasioli Franco
Published: July 2022

Methanol, naturally present in small quantities in the distillation of alcoholic beverages, can lead to serious health problems. When it exceeds a certain concentration, it causes blindness, organ failure, and even death if not recognized in time. Analytical techniques such as chromatography are used to detect dangerous concentrations of methanol, which are very accurate but also expensive, cumbersome, and time-consuming. Therefore, a gas sensor that is inexpensive and portable and capable of distinguishing methanol from ethanol would be very useful. Here, we present a resistive gas sensor, based on tin oxide nanowires, that works in a thermal gradient. By combining responses at various temperatures and using machine learning algorithms (PCA, SVM, LDA), the device can distinguish methanol from ethanol in a wide range of concentrations (1–100 ppm) in both dry air and under different humidity conditions (25–75% RH). The proposed sensor, which is small and inexpensive, demonstrates the ability to distinguish methanol from ethanol at different concentrations and could be developed both to detect the adulteration of alcoholic beverages and to quickly recognize methanol poisoning.
Electromagnetic Vibrational Energy Harvesters: A Review
Authors: Muscat Andrew , Bhattacharya Soham , Zhu Yong
Published: July 2022

As industries need more real-time monitoring and interconnected systems, the demand for wireless sensors expands. Vibrational energy harvesters are a potential solution for powering these sensors, as vibrations commonly exist where monitoring occurs. Developments in low-power circuitry have also led to the feasibility of these types of harvesters. Electromagnetic harvesters are a standout among various types of vibrational harvesters due to their ability to capture kinetic energy in a low-frequency range. This leads to these devices being more applicable in real-world applications where ambient vibrations are typical of having low frequencies. Hence, extensive research has been undertaken to make electromagnetic harvesters more efficient and compact. This review study aims to examine recent literature that has made advancements and demonstrated the full potential of such devices.
FPCB as an Acoustic Matching Layer for 1D Linear Ultrasound Transducer Arrays
Authors: Lee Taemin , Jung Joontaek , Lee Sang-Mok , Park Jongcheol , Park Jae-Hyeong , Paik Kyung-Wook , Lee Hyunjoo J.
Published: July 2022

An acoustic matching layer is an essential component of an ultrasound transducer to achieve maximum ultrasound transmission efficiency. Here, we develop a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) with a composite structure consisting of multiple polyimide and copper layers and demonstrate it as a novel acoustic matching layer. With a flexible substrate and robust ACF bonding, the FPCB not only serves as an acoustic matching layer between piezoelectric elements and the surrounding medium but also as a ground for the electrical connection between the transducer array elements and the folded substrate. A 1D linear ultrasound transducer array with the FPCB matching layer exhibits larger output pressure, wider -3dB bandwidth, and higher ultrasound beam intensity compared to that of an ultrasound transducer array with the alumina/epoxy matching layer, which is one of the most commonly applied composite matching layers. The enhanced transmission performance verifies that the proposed FPCB is an excellent matching layer for 1D linear ultrasound transducer arrays.
Simulation and Optimization of the Separation of Methanol-Dimethyl Carbonate Azeotrope by Extractive Dividing Wall Column
Authors: Zheng Meiqin , Wang Jiawei
Published: July 2022

The extractive distillation of a methanol and dimethyl carbonate (DMC) azeotrope system was taken as an example, and the simulation and optimization of the conventional extractive process (CEP) and extractive dividing wall column (EDWC) were carried out by Aspen Plus software. In order to meet the requirements of separation, lower energy consumption and investment cost were obtained by using a univariate analysis of the optimal operating parameters of the EDWC. The coupling mechanism of the EDWC was described. The results showed that the number of theoretical plates of EDWC was 36, which was lower than the sum of theoretical plates in the two columns of CEP. At the same time, compared with the CEP, the energy consumption of the EDWC could save up to 16.09% and 11.85%, respectively.
Making the Invisible Visible: The Pandemic and Migrant Care Work in Long-Term Care
Authors: Leichsenring Kai , Kadi Selma , Simmons Cassandra
Published: July 2022

Live-in care, provided by mainly female migrants, has developed as a do-it-yourself welfare mechanism—hardly regulated, with undefined working times, singular labour relations and widely untraceable cash flows. Migrant carers are isolated, working in a ‘grey’ area, torn between the family in which they are working and the individual person in need of care, and very often they are also dependent on brokering agencies. The aim of this contribution is therefore to describe and analyse how the pandemic has made hidden inequalities more visible in connection with the specificities of live-in migrant care in Austria, Italy and Spain. Findings are based on a brief scoping review, including national media coverage. Results are described in terms of national caveats and strategies to respond to challenges triggered by the pandemic. Mitigating short-term strategies were implemented under pressure and at short notice, mainly influenced by the national framework conditions of live-in migrants in the respective countries. In spite of upcoming political debates regarding the regularisation of live-in care, including issues of wages and working conditions, the visibility of migrant live-in care remains tightly connected to the further development of care regimes and the acknowledgement of unpaid work as a precondition for gender equality and equal opportunities in a European and subsequently in a global dimension.
Microfiltration Membranes for the Removal of Bisphenol A from Aqueous Solution: Adsorption Behavior and Mechanism
Authors: Sun Jiaoxia , Jiang Xueting , Zhou Yao , Fan Jianxin , Zeng Guoming
Published: July 2022

This study mainly investigated the adsorption behavior and mechanism of microfiltration membranes (MFMs) with different physiochemical properties (polyamide (PA), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), nitrocellulose (NC), and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)) for bisphenol A (BPA). According to the adsorption isotherm and kinetic, the maximum adsorption capacity of these MFMs was PA (161.29 mg/g) > PVDF (80.00 mg/g) > NC (18.02 mg/g) > PTFE (1.56 mg/g), and the adsorption rate was PVDF (K1 = 2.373 h−1) > PA (K1 = 1.739 h−1) > NC (K1 = 1.086 h−1). The site energy distribution analysis showed that PA MFMs had the greatest adsorption sites, followed by PVDF and NC MFMs. The study of the adsorption mechanism suggested that the hydrophilic microdomain and hydrophobic microdomain had a micro-separation for PA and PVDF, which resulted in a higher adsorption capacity of PA and PVDF MFMs. The hydrophilic microdomain providing hydrogen bonding sites and the hydrophobic microdomain providing hydrophobic interaction, play a synergetic role in improving the BPA adsorption. Due to the hydrogen bonding force being greater than the hydrophobic force, more hydrogen bonding sites on the hydrophobic surface resulted in a higher adsorption capacity, but the hydrophobic interaction contributed to improving the adsorption rate. Therefore, the distribution of the hydrophilic microdomain and hydrophobic microdomain on MFMs can influence the adsorption capacity and the adsorption rate for BPA or its analogues. These consequences provide a novel insight for better understanding the adsorption behavior and mechanism on MFMs.
Improvement of Water Quality by Light-Emitting Diode Illumination at the Bottom of a Field Experimental Pond
Authors: Iseri Yasushi , Hao Aimin , Haraguchi Tomokazu , Oishi Tetsuya , Kuba Takahiro , Asai Koji , Kobayashi Sohei
Published: July 2022

Remediation of water quality by stimulating algal photosynthesis using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) has attracted attention, but few studies have examined this in outdoor freshwater environments. To understand the effects of LED illumination on water quality, the dissolved oxygen (DO), temperature, pH, and electric conductivity were monitored over 5 months in three depressions with or without a red/blue LED light at the bottom of an experimental pond. The effects of the blue LED on water quality were evident in the period with less rainfall after the change of water quality to an equilibrium state; DO and pH were higher, and EC was lower for the blue LED than for the control. The diel changes of these variables were also lower for the blue LED. The effects of the red LED on DO and pH were also evident, but to a lesser extent compared to those of the blue LED. A vertical mixing of water associated with a nighttime cooling of the surface water was suggested by a rapid DO increase after a temperature decrease in the control. Such internal water circulation and an inflow of water after rainfall might have obscured the LED effects in the rainy period. The bottom water of the blue LED had a higher density and species richness of phytoplankton than that of the control at the end of the experiment. A lower density of phytoplankton and higher nutrient concentrations in the red LED might have been due to a higher density and feeding activity by zooplankton. Our results confirmed the applicability of LED illumination in stimulating algal photosynthesis, and in improving the oxygen condition of the bottom water in freshwater ponds.
Use of Hyperspectral Reflectance and Water Quality Indices to Assess Groundwater Quality for Drinking in Arid Regions, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alqarawy Abdulaziz , El Osta Maged , Masoud Milad , Elsayed Salah , Gad Mohamed
Published: July 2022

Combining hydrogeochemical characterization and a hyperspectral reflectance measurement can provide knowledge for groundwater security under different conditions. In this study, comprehensive examinations of 173 groundwater samples were carried out in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia. Physicochemical parameters, water quality indices (WQIs), and spectral reflectance indices (SRIs) were combined to investigate water quality and controlling factors using multivariate modeling techniques, such as partial least-square regression (PLSR) and principal component regression (PCR). To measure water quality status, the drinking water quality index (DWQI), total dissolved solids (TDS), heavy metal index (HPI), contamination degree (Cd), and pollution index (PI) were calculated. Standard analytical methods were used to assess nineteen physicochemical parameters. The typical values of ions and metals were as follows: Na2+ > Ca2+ > Mg2+ > K+, Cl− > SO42− > HCO3− > NO3− > CO32−; and Cu > Fe > Al > Zn > Mn > Ni, respectively. The hydrogeochemical characteristics of the examined groundwater samples revealed that Ca-HCO3, Na-Cl, mixed Ca-Mg-Cl-SO4, and Na-Ca-HCO3 were the main mechanisms governing groundwater chemistry and quality under the load of seawater intrusion, weathering, and water-rock interaction. According to the WQIs results, the DWQI values revealed that 2.5% of groundwater samples were categorized as excellent, 18.0% as good, 28.0% as poor, 21.5% as extremely poor, and 30.0% as unfit for drinking. The HPI and Cd values revealed that all groundwater samples had a low degree of contamination and better quality. Furthermore, the PI values showed that the groundwater resources were not affected by metals but were slightly affected by Mn in Wadi Fatimah due to rock–water interaction. Linear regression models demonstrated the significant relationships for the majority of SRIs paired with DWQI (R varied from −0.40 to 0. 75), and with TDS (R varied from 0.46 to 0.74) for the studied wadies. In general, the PLSR and PCR models provide better estimations for DWQI and TDS than the individual SRI. In conclusion, the grouping of WQIs, SRIs, PLSR, PCR, and GIS tools provides a clear image of groundwater suitability for drinking and its controlling elements.
Review of the book of Svetoslav P. Velchev “Public prosecutor’s supervision: Origin, development, functions”
Authors: Vuchkov Veselin
Published: July 2022

The book review examines shortly the history of the public prosecutor’s supervision. The book is issued in а new format in 2021 by the Publishing House of the New Bulgarian University. The first edition of the book was in 1928 and its author was one of the most famous Bulgarian lawyers in the period before 1944 – Svetoslav Petrov Velchev (1870–1943). He held the position of Prosecutor General in the Supreme Court of Cassation (1920–1932) and was the first chairman of Supreme Administrative Court (1932–1938). Prof. Veselin Vuchkov is author of the biographical essay at the beginning of this new edition.
EXAMINATION OF THE REASONS FOR PREFERRING TENNIS BY THE ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN THE EASTERN LEAGUE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Authors: Mutlu Bozkurt Tugba
Published: July 2022

This research was conducted to determine the reasons and expectations of tennis players participating in the Eastern League organized by the tennis federation, preferring this sports branch. The research group consists of 138 athletes (53 women and 85 men) participating in the Eastern League Tennis Tournament. The scanning method was used in the research. As a data collection tool, a personal information form prepared by taking expert opinions and a scale form determining the reasons for preferring the tennis branch were used. SPSS statistical package program was used to analyze the data, and the significance was accepted as p<0.05. According to the results of the research, the research group; 73.9% are students, 39.9% are undergraduates, 56.5% are members of a club other than a tennis club, 55.8% do their training at Provincial Directorates of Youth and Sports, and 60%, It has been determined that 1 of them has a provincial championship. In addition, most of the athletes stated that the materials in the sports facilities were insufficient. It was seen that the friends, easy access to the facilities and prevalence, family and TV, cinema, and press-broadcasting were effective in preferring the tennis branch of the research group, respectively.
EXAMINING THE WARM-UP KNOWLEDGE LEVELS AND SPORTIVE PERFORMANCE OF TENNIS PLAYERS
Authors: Erdogan Ramazan , MUTLU BOZKURT Tugba , TEL Mikail , TAMER Kemal
Published: July 2022

This study was carried out to determine the knowledge levels and sportive performances of the athletes playing tennis in the Eastern Anatolia Region. The research group consists of 167 volunteer athletes in licensed national/international tournaments in the Eastern Ana­tolia Region, Malatya. “Personal Information Form” and “Athlete Warm-up Habit” scale form, which determines the warming habits of athletes, were used as data collection tools. The data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical package program. The significance level was accepted as p<0.05. Of the athletes in the study, 54.5% had muscle-joint injuries, 79% did warm-up exercises, 58.1% did warm-up exercises between 11-20 minutes, and 42.5% had continuous warm-up exercises. It was determined that they did cool-down exercises, and 41.9% of them did cool-down exercises between 11-20 minutes. 91% of the research group stated that warm-up exercises reduce the risk of athlete injury, and 85% stated that warm-up exercises positively affect the joint areas and improve the athlete's range of mo­tion. It was determined that the mean score of the knowledge level of warming habits of the research group was at a reasonable level of 73.80±10.52.
IMAGEN LABORAL DEL TRABAJADOR RUSO A FINALES DEL SIGLO IX - PRINCIPIOS DEL SIGLO X (ESTUDIO DE CASO DE LA REGIÓN MINERA Y METALÚRGICA DE LOS URALES)
Authors: Korobkov Yuriy D. , Krivonogova Svetlana A , Popov Maxim V. , Koldomasov Ilya O. , Kabirova Olga R. , Velikanova Svetlana S , Terenteva Nina G.
Published: July 2022

El interés por la clase obrera de Rusia, su comportamiento laboral y su ética se ha acelerado en las ciencias históricas y sociales en los últimos años. Una de las principales áreas industriales de Rusia es la región de los Urales, los Urales, donde se pueden encontrarlas plantas metalúrgicas más antiguas y más grandes del país. Es por ello que la presente investigación se ocupa de la imagen laboral de los trabajadores de los Urales, es decir, de su ética laboral y actitud ante el trabajo a finales del siglo XIX-principios del XX. Los métodos científicos generales de análisis y síntesis, inducción y deducción se utilizan para cumplir con los objetivos del estudio. Habiendo analizado una amplia gama de fuentes, hemos llegado a las siguientes conclusiones: la imagen laboral de los trabajadores de los Urales a fines del siglo XI era una combinación controvertida de motivación positiva y pragmática para el trabajo, por un lado, y mala calidad y mano de obra poco productiva, así como la pereza y la actitud descuidada hacia el trabajo, por otro lado. Dado que estas características de la ética laboral de los trabajadores de los Urales, en general, son típicas de la clase trabajadora rusa en su conjunto, pueden considerarse una parte inseparable de la mentalidad nacional rusa y deben tenerse en cuenta al elaborar estrategias modernas de desarrollo laboral.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS
Authors: Plavčan Peter , Salikhov Nail R. , Aytuganova Jhanna I. , Chistyakov Alexey A. , Kharisova Regina R. , Gainullina Rezeda R.
Published: July 2022

In modern society, there is a complete restructuring of the institution of disability. It is important to study the opinion of actors of the educational environment. This article aims to analyze the peculiarities of teachers’ perceptions and readiness for inclusive education. As a research method, the questionnaire method was used, which effectively identifies the peculiarities of the attitude of the agents of the educational environment to inclusive education. The authors of the article describe the peculiarity of the current stage of development of the practices of using inclusive education as a social phenomenon. For the first time, teachers’ ideas about bodily atypicality were studied, and the educational environment’s features in the inclusive education system were considered. The dependence of the age of the interviewed teachers on the willingness to develop new educational programs within inclusions is established. It was revealed that the older the teacher, the greater the probability of the classical method of teaching the material and the unavailability to work in inclusive classes. The interviewed teachers propose improving the current situation by attracting additional funding and raising public awareness about inclusive education.
Ovvai Nirmala and the Style of Comical Drama
Authors: K Veeramani , K Chandran
Published: July 2022

Man started to appear and grow up wandering everywhere in the forest, mountains, ridges, ravines and living in caves. Then, he carried on with a joint family life. It is probable to state that the creation of drama happened when the first Man who had wandered everywhere but not knowing any language communicated his opinion in an artificial mode to his fellow beings. Yes, the theatrical creation might have appeared when man appeared. Silapathikaram was created as a theatrical epic centered on a citizen. After that, plays like Sankardas Swamy's Pammal Sambandhamudaliar’s were set to attract the public. In this context, Professor Ovvai Nirmala's play 'Navabharatham in Paradise' is a satirical play that points to all levels of society and evokes thought. The play that is flavored with the taste of all the ingredients is humorous and lashes out at all levels of society with a sense of accompaniment. All theatrical events take place in the celestial world. Not only legends like God Shiva, Goddess Umai, God Thirumal, Naradhar and also Thiruvalluvar, Kambar, Bharathi etc. strolled with him and created his imaginative satire from the social perspective.
OS MODELOS DE JUSTIÇA CONSTITUCIONAL E O SUPREMO TRIBUNAL FEDERAL
Authors: Goldoni Barijan Gustavo
Published: July 2022

The present work seeks to analyze the evolution of the review of constitutionality of the infra-constitutional order from the social evolution itself and the concept of supremacy of the Constitution in two moments: the first with the formation of national States and their own Constitutions, and then with the emergence of the constitutionalism. Afterwards, it will develop the two main forms of exercising this control, the first one arising in the United States, through the judicial control of the acts. The second, by the emergence of Constitutional Courts in Continental Europe. After analyzing these two models, Brazil's position on this issue will be demonstrated, especially the Federal Supreme Court.
An Overview Of The Knowledge Of Young Women About The Ideal Age For Marriage, Preparation For Family Life And The Impact Of Early Marriage At SMAS Methodist Pancur Batu 2022
Authors: Brahmana Youfi Rani , Risda Mariana Manik  , Ermawaty Sialagan
Published: July 2022

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescents are children who have reached the age of 10 to 18 years, while according to the National Education Office, it is considered a teenager if a child has reached the age of 10-18 years for girls and 12 to 20 years for boys. This study aims to obtain a clearer and more complete picture of Overview of knowledge about the ideal age of marriage, preparation for family life and the impact of early marriage on young women. This research uses a descriptive method. The sample in this study was 115 female adolescent girls at SMAS Methodist Pancur Batu street. Pancur Batu, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. The sampling technique is Stratified Random Sampling which is where the sample is taken based on the strata in the population . The research instrument uses a questionnaire in the form of a google form . The results obtain from 31 respondents show that the most who had good knowledge were 18 people 58.06%, knowledgeable enough 8 people 25.82% and the least who had less knowledge are 5 people 16.12%. Respondents' knowledge is good because respondents received more information from education staff or teachers who might be able to help young women to gain knowledge about the impact of early marriage, they also got knowledge and information from social media.
El maestro universitario en la era digital
Authors: Auris Villegas David , Rojas Ganoza Alonso , Vilca Arana Miriam , Sachún Núñez Freddy Jhonny , Lino Huerta Walter Emilio
Published: July 2022

La investigación analizó y reflexionó sobre el futuro de la docencia universitaria dentro de un mundo globalizado-digital. El problema de estudio, muestra que un pequeño porcentaje de docentes han logrado adaptarse a los medios tecnológicos, principalmente, en países tercermundistas. En tal sentido, el objetivo de este estudio fue esbozar ideas para fortalecer el perfil del docente universitario a través del dominio responsable de la tecnología. Para esto, proponemos como tesis, la capacitación docente constante en didáctica y pedagogía digital, que nos inserte en una nueva era científica universitaria. En conclusión, la pedagogía universitaria se encuentra obligada a cambios que favorezcan a la humanidad, por lo que pensar hoy, en una docencia universitaria sin tecnología digital parece equivocado.
Internacionalización de las universidades peruanas para la integración y desarrollo sostenible
Authors: Auris Villegas David , Vilca Arana Miriam , Cisneros Flores Arístida Rufina , Valera Chota Candy , Espino Wuffarden Eugenio
Published: July 2022

El ensayo analizó y propuso la necesidad de internacionalización de las universidades peruanas para su integración y desarrollo sostenible en el contexto de globalización tecnológica. El objetivo del ensayo fue plantear las formas de internacionalizar la educación superior.  Se abordó la problemática del ecosistema de la educación universitaria, anclado en un hermetismo, limitaciones al exterior, causando subdesarrollo y aislamiento. La tesis central propuesta es volcar la política estatal y pedagógica universitaria hacia la internacionalización para lograr mayor integración en el mundo, desarrollando la capacidad humana y la competitividad. La metodología de esta investigación se elaboró desde el enfoque cualitativo, analítico, crítico y propositivo. Concluimos que las universidades y el estado deben asumir la responsabilidad y el compromiso, a través de múltiples mecanismos como, políticas internacionales, transferencia tecnológica, cooperación curricular y convivencia intercultural.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON NON-PLANAR SCREENING DEVICE FOR BUCKWHEAT THRESHING MATERIAL
Authors: FAN Rong , CUI Qingliang , LU Qi , HOU Huaming , ZHENG Decong
Published: July 2022

Structural and motion parameters of screen surface have an important impact on the screening quality. In order to reduce the loss rate and impurity rate of buckwheat threshing material in the screening process and improve the screening performance of the vibrating screen, the planar square hole sieve, round hole sieve, non-planar convex-column sieve, pit sieve, and wave sieve were designed. Screening test was conducted on buckwheat threshing material under different screen structure based on the discrete element method (DEM). The results showed that the screening effect of convex-column sieve was the best, followed by pit sieve, and they were better than the traditional planar sieve. In single factor screening test of convex-column sieve, the ratio and height of convex column have significant influence on screening performance. Convex column rate, convex column height in a certain range were advantageous for screening. The results can lay a foundation for the determination of optimal parameter of screen structure and motion, and also provide a theoretical basis for the design of screening and cleaning equipment for buckwheat.
DESIGN AND EXPERIMENTAL OPTIMIZATION OF VEGETABLE SURFACE RESIDUAL FILM RECYCLING MACHINE
Authors: WANG Peng , LIU Xiongwei , JIAN Jianming , TIAN Jinyan , XING Renjie , HOU Shulin
Published: July 2022

To solve the problems such as low film recovery rate and high soil content of the recovered film of the surface residual film recycling machine, the parameters of the vegetable surface residue recycling machine were optimized. After modelling and theoretical analysis of the loosening shovel and film sweeping device, the key structural parameters of the machine were determined. The Box-Behnken Design analysis test results in Design-Expert were used to establish the comprehensive effects of speed, rotational speed, and angle of membrane picking device on the recovery and soil content. Then MATLAB was adopted to analyse the law of the comprehensive influence of three factors on two responses. The most significant factor affecting pickup net rate J was rotational speed Y2, and the most significant factor affecting soil percentage was the angle Y3 of the film picking device. By optimizing the experimental results by Design-Expert, the optimum operating parameters of the machine were obtained as follows: the forward speed of the machine was 3.2 km/h, the revolution speed was 10.5 r/s, the angle of the film picking device was 65.4°, the scavenging rate J and soil rate H of the residual film recycling machine were 87.084% and 10.382%, respectively.
Factors Influencing Consumers’ Intentions Towards the Adoption of Environmentally Friendly Cars
Authors: Dilotsotlhe Nombulelo
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this paper was to examine the factors that influence millennials’ intentions to adopt plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in Gauteng, South Africa. This study was based on the theory of consumption values (TCV), using structured questionnaires and convenience sampling. Data was collected from 504 respondents in Gau-teng, South Africa. A multiple regression analysis was performed to test the proposed hypotheses. The findings revea-led a significant relationship between social, emotional and conditional values and millennials’ behavioural intentions to adopt PHEVs and demonstrated a non-significant relationship between functional and epistemic values and beha-vioural intentions. Online data collection was used owing to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, which limited the researcher’s abilities to explain items in the questionnaire. Also, the study focused only on millennials residing in Gauteng, which does not accurately represent the behavioural intentions of the entire country. Nevertheless, this study offers useful information to environmentally friendly car manufacturers, car dealerships and the government, for developing strategies aimed at encouraging the adoption of PHEVs among South African millennial consumers.
PENDIDIKAN TOLERANSI DALAM KELUARGA BEDA AGAMA DI DESA KAYUKEBEK KECAMATAN TUTUR KABUPATEN PASURUAN
Authors: Misbah M Islahuddin , Yusuf Achmad , Wijaya Yusuf
Published: July 2022

Keragaman agama di Indonesia merupakan sunnatullah yang harus disyukuri. Selain itu keragaman agama terkadang menjadi sebuah permasalahan, seperti yang terjadi pada saat bom Gereja di Surabaya yang menimbulkan korban banyak. Masyarakat Indonesia perlu ditanamkan pendidikan toleransi beragama sejak dini. Pendidikan toleransi beragama sendiri adalah proses usaha seseorang dalam membangun kesadaran untuk menerima, menghormati, menghargai pandangan, keyakinan, perilaku dan praktik keagamaan orang lain yang berbeda dengan pendirian sendiri dalam rangka membangun kehidupan bersama dan hubungan sosial yang lebih baik.  Dalam keluarga beda agama di Desa Kayukebek Kecamatan Tutur Kabupaten Pasuruan, pendidikan toleransi beragama merupakan solusi terbaik untuk menyelamatkan konflik yang terjadi karena perbedaan pandangan, keyakinan, perilaku dan praktik keagamaan dengan anggota keluarga ataupun orang lain.

Adapun hasil penelitian ini adalah 1) Nilai-nilai pendidikan toleransi dalam keluarga beda agama di Desa Kayukebek Kecamatan Tutur Kabupaten Pasuruan itu meliputi menghormati, menghargai, tolong-menolong, bekerjasama, persamaan, keadilan, kebebasan dan tanggung jawab. 2) Pelaksanaan pendidikan toleransi dalam keluarga beda agama di Desa Kayukebek Kecamatan Tutur Kabupaten Pasuruan itu menggunakan metode nasehat, keteladanan, pembiasaan, latihan, dan hukuman. Semua pelaksanaan pendidikan toleransi di keluarga beda agama tersebut di dalamnya sudah ada beberapa nilai pendidikan toleransi beragama seperti di atas.
IMPLEMENTASI GERAKAN SHALAT FARDLU SEBAGAI MOTIVASI ASPEK KESEHATAN
Authors: Kosim Nur , Hadi Muhammad Nur
Published: July 2022

Shalat fardu adalah salah satu bentuk ibadah utama yang diperintah oleh agama yang harus dilaksanakan secara kontinyu (istqomah) oleh seorang hambah. Selain itu shalat tidak hanya menjadi amalan utama di akhirat nanti, tetapi ternyata gerakan-gerakan shalat adalah gerakan paling proporsional bagi anatomi tubuh manusia.

Berdasarkan latar belakang tersebut, penulis melakukan penelitian dengan hasil analisis data yang di pakai di lapangan, penulis dapat mengambil kesimpulan sebagai berikut. (1) Perencanaan implemenasi gerakan shalat Fardlu sebagai aspek motivasi kesehatan siswa telah dilakukan oleh kepala sekolah dan dewan guru. Mereka melakukan musyawarah sebelum ajaran baru dimulai. Hasil musyawarah adalah kegiatan shalat Dhuhur  di laksanakan pagi hari shalat dhuha dan sebelum pulang anak-anak melakukan shalat dhuhur dengan berjamaah. (2) Implementasi gerakan shalat Fardlu sebagai motivasi aspek kesehatan siswa diaksanakan seelah kegiatan belajar mengajar di kelas. Saat waktunya shalat Dhuhur, baik guru maupun siswa melaksanakan shalah Dhuhur berjamaah. Selain itu, saat menjelaskan materi kurikulum Fikih tentang shalat, guru juga memaparkan pentingnya gerakan shalat bagi kesehatan manusia. Hal ini memberikan semangat siswa untuk rajin melaksanakan shalat Dhuhur berjamaah di Madrasah. (3) Faktor pendukung implementasi gerakan shalat sebagai motivasi aspek kesehatan adalah sumber daya manusia baik guru maupun siswa semangat dalam melaksanakan shalat Dhuhur berjamaah. Sarana dan prasana berupa mushallah sangat mendukung kegiatan tersebut.
ANALISIS FAKTOR FAKTOR YANG MENYEBABKAN KREDIT BERMASALAH PADA KOPERASI SERBA USAHA (KSU) SYARIAH PERMATA BARAKAH PURWOSARI
Authors: Maulidatul K  , Aslikhah
Published: July 2022

Semakin berkembangnya kegiatan koperasi dapat dilihat dari jumlah anggota koperasi dan seberapa banyak perputaran uang yang sudah memfasilitasi anggotanya, Sehingga sudah sepantasnya koperasi yang berkembang harus selalu meningkatkan kemampuannya dalam mentransformasikan diri sesuai dengan perubahan-perubahan yang terjadi di dalam perekonomian. Sudah banyak contoh koperasi yang gagal dan akhirnya mengalami penutupan karena pengelolaan yang tidak professional. Hal ini kebanyakan disebabkan karena kelalaian dari dalam koperasi, kurangnya anggota yang bergabung dengan koperasi tersebut dan tidak seimbangnya antara pengeluaran kredit dan pemasukan dana berupa tabungan maupun pembayaran kredit tersebut.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor- faktor yang menyebabkan kredit bermasalah pada Koperasi Serba Usaha (KSU) Syari’ah Permata Barokah Purwosari .Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi.

Pada Koperasi Serba Usaha Permata Barakah sistem peminjaman yang membedakan dengan lembaga yang lain adalah koperasi ini hanya mencari nasabah pekerja pabrik atau yang lain yang mempunyai bayaran lewat ATM, kecuali nasabah yang mempunyai usaha yang lain dan mempunyai Akta Jual Beli.

Dan faktor- faktor yang paling dominan yang menyebabkan kredit bermasalah yaitu karena saldo yang ada di ATM kosong. Sehingga ketika petugas koperasi ingin melakukan penarikan uang sebagai angsuran tidak bisa.
CURRENT UNDERSTANDING OF DIAGNOSIS, CLINICAL IMPLICATION AND TREATMENT PROTOCOL OF PERI IMPLANT MUCOSITIS & PERI IMPLANTITIS : A REVIEW
Authors: Nigam Meghna , Tripathi Ripunjay , Kharat Divya
Published: July 2022

The implant therapeutics for management of edentulous span has revolutionized dentistry. This is accompanied by many
complications as well. Peri implant interface as well as the tissues are not immune to complications arising from poor
surgical, prosthetic or long/short maintainance resulting in the peri implant destruction of soft and hard tissues. This peri implant breakdown
surfaces as Peri implant mucositis and Peri implantitis. The management of these complications is feasible if timely and correct diagnosis is
established resulting in the success of implants. This article attempts to assess the risk factors for peri implant diseases, establish a thorough
diagnosis that could act as a blueprint for management of peri implant lesions. The prophylactic measures to prevent the beginning of the lesion is also highlighted in this review.
INCIDENTAL FINDING OF A CHARM NEEDLE ON INTRA ORAL PERIAPICAL RADIOGRAPHS
Authors: Subashini Suyambukesan , Chandran Lenin Perumal Gopu
Published: July 2022

The insertion of 'susuk' or charm needles is a common superstitious practice in South East Asia. Susuk is mostly made up of gold and is inserted subcutaneously in different parts of the body. There will be no complaints from the patient with regards to susuk and the patient will not mention about its placement, but it can be seen as an incidental nding on radiographs.
MESENTERIC MECKEL'S DIVERTICULUM WITH PATENT URACHUS – A RARE ASSOCIATION
Authors: Nandan Ruchira
Published: July 2022

Background: The association of the three anomalies, i.e., mesenteric Meckel's diverticulum, persistent vitelline artery and patent urachus has
never been reported previously. Case presentation: A six-month-old infant presented with the complaint of clear uid discharge from umbilicus
since birth. With a pre-operative diagnosis of patent urachus, he underwent laparoscopy, which documented additional ndings of persistent
vitelline artery and mesenteric Meckel's diverticulum. Resection of the ileal segment with mesenteric Meckel's diverticulum and end to end
anastomosis was done. Patent urachus with bladder cuff was excised, and bladder was repaired. The postoperative recovery was uneventful, and the
child is doing well on follow-up. The case highlights the importance of laparoscopy in diagnosis of mesenteric Meckel's diverticulumConclusion:
with patent urachus and persistent vitelline artery.
HIGH RESOLUTION CT IMAGING IN THE EVUALTION OF INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASES AND IT'S COMPARISION WITH CHEST X-RAY
Authors: Singh Hari , Gupta Archit , Biswas Anupam , Vikram Singh Gajendra , Kumar Kapil
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Interstitial lung disease( ILD) is one of the evolving disease that's needs to be diagnosed by various modalitites and treated in
today's modern era. Some of the diseases are associated with signicant morbidity and mortality. Thus, we aimed to determine the radiological
ndings of various Interstitial lung disease in HRCT Thorax and compare it with Chest x-ray to get a idea on how much chest x-ray and HRCT
Thorax is effective in diagnosis of Interstitial lung disease for better outcome of disease. A cross sectional study was conducted on 120Method:
patients with strong clinical suspicion of interstitial lung disease who were referred to the department of Radiodiagnosis, S.N Medical College
Agra after taking detailed clinical history 120 patients underwent Chest X-ray and MDCT (64 Slice) examination of the thorax for evaluation of
interstitial lung disease( ILD).
Result: The main observation in our study was that higher number of patients with ndings were detected by HRCT thorax in comparision to Chest
-Xray. We were able to detect higher no. of patients with ndings of septal thickenings, nodular opacities in HRCT Thorax in comparision to X-ray
Chest and this difference between the two methods was found to be statistically signicant (P<0.05). We were able to detect higher no. of patients
with ndings of reticular opacity, ground glass opacity, Traction bronchiectasis, honeycombing in HRCT Thorax in comparision to X-ray Chest
and the difference between the two methods was not statistically signicant (P>0.05). The conclusion of this study is that HRCTConclusion:
Thorax is much more sensitive than conventional chest radiography in the assessment and diagnosis of patients with interstitial lung diseases.
IN VITRO TOTAL ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF VEGETABLES
Authors: Patel Hinal
Published: July 2022

Anti-inammatory and antioxidant activities are frequently used to screen chemopreventive foods. This study evaluated the bitter gourd, bottle
gourd, drumstick leaves, and ginger. We estimated total phenolics and avonoids. Based on the ability of cation radicals to deactivate ORAC, the
total antioxidant capacity was calculated. A protein denaturation inhibition experiment was used to assess anti-inammatory efcacy. Among four
vegetables, the methanolic extract of drumstick leaves had the greatest total phenolics and avonoids. The maximum antioxidant capacity was
identied in ginger, while the highest scavenging activity was found in drumstick leaves. Based on the IC50 of the vegetables, bitter
gourd>ginger>bottle gourd>drumstick leaves. There was also a link between total phenolic content and antioxidant activity. Because vegetables
are so protective, their widespread use and potential health advantages are logical.
Modern Sophisticated Instrumental Techniques Used in the Characterization of Bhasma
Authors: Kumari Punam , Yadav Dr. Yadevendra , Sharma Dr. Khem Chand
Published: July 2022

A nano-metallic drug called Bhasma is created from metal and minerals. It has long been regarded in Ayurveda as a trustworthy and quick-acting dose type. The following procedures—Shodhana, Bhavana, Mardana, and Marana—are used to prepare Bhasma. These processes assist in breaking down particles into their smallest components, get rid of undesirable traits, and give the substance new properties that make them more palatable to the body's tissues and organs. In the classic, various Bhasma Parikshas, such as Varitaratwa, Unnama, Rekha purnatwa, Nirutha, and Apunarbhava, are mentioned. However, these tests are insufficient to determine the safety and efficacy of Bhasma. For the examination of Bhasma, various contemporary factors are used to ensure its acceptance on a global scale like physical evaluation, chemical analysis, and instrumental analysis. Bhasma efficiency is reliant on its homogenous chemical composition, nanocrystalline structure, and biological activity. These highly sophisticated analytical tools, including XRD, SEM, TEM, NTA, ICP-MS, XRF, AAS, and FTIR, are required for the detection of crystal size, particle size, shape, surface area, dispersion state, and morphological features, in addition to chemical and physical properties like reactivity, optical behaviour, magnetism, zeta potential, and others. To understand the toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of Bhasma, all of these methods are employed. As a result, the current paper's main focus is on characterizing Bhasma using modern sophisticated instrumental techniques.
Impact of Climate on the Environment: Effect of Driving Rain on Buildings and Monuments in Port Harcourt, South-South Nigeria
Authors: Budnukaeku Alexander Chinago , Francis Irimiagba Gibson
Published: July 2022

This work is an attempt to understand the effect of climate in an environment, therefore the effect of driving rain on buildings and on monuments is considered a case study. The study area is Port Harcourt Metropolis, a subequatorial climate environment, located in southern part of Nigeria. The study made use of questionnaire, and response were analyse using a descriptive statistical tool (simple percentage and pie chart). The study observed among other things that driving rain defaces buildings and monuments. Furthermore majority of those interviewed are of the opinion that driving rain has made them spend more money in building and monument maintenance as the case may be. It was also observed that driving rain contributes to rill erosion within and around buildings and monuments. The study also finds out that driving rain affects the strength of buildings negatively, and that electrical appliance can also be affected. This work suggests among other things, that water resistance paints and material should be used on buildings and monuments. The windward side of buildings should be designed in a way that the effect of driving rain should be minimal on the wall or windows. Furthermore, materials like books, cloths and other weather sensitive materials should be kept away from the damp windward side of the rooms. This implies that wardrobes should not be fixed or constructed in the windward side of the building. The study suggested that strong materials and standard specification of concrete mixture and standard original materials should be used in building construction especially in a humid environment like Port Harcourt metropolis. Finally, geographical factors need to be considered before building construction and professionals should be engaged in the business of building of houses and monuments construction to avoid collapse and damages.
Development of a Controlled Output Wind Turbine
Authors: Ahmed Roni , Haque Md. Asadul , Hossain Kamal , Uddin M. N.
Published: July 2022

The wind turbine is a device that is used to harness one of the most abundant renewable energy sources on the planet: wind. It works on the concept of converting wind kinetic energy to electrical energy. Wind turbines are becoming increasingly popular in today's globe since they provide numerous environmental benefits as well as the ability to create enough power for users. A wind turbine's main functioning principle is that it creates electricity when the wind blows. The wind turbine creates more power when the wind velocity is higher. However, regardless of wind speed variations, the goal of this article is to achieve a consistent or controlled output. The goal is to have a controlled output regardless of how quickly the wind blows. This idea is made possible with the help of a converter that is installed within the wind turbine and converts whatever input it receives into a steady, constant, or controlled output. Numerous tests and simulations back up the methods used for this project. The final results that meet the design specifications are compiled and displayed in figures throughout this publication.