bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Muslim Mukalaf Menurut Kiai Hasan Dimejo (Analisis Pragmatik pada Manuskrip Haqqul Islam)
Authors: Ningsih Iin Surya , Khasanah Aniswatun
Published: December 2023

This research examined the Haqqul Islam (HI) manuscript by Kiai Hasan Dimejo. The manuscript belongs to KH. Amin Ridlo and is stored in the Manbaul Anwar Islamic Boarding School, Krasak Mojotengah Village, Wonosobo. The manuscript has been digitized and can be accessed through the website https://lektur.kemenag.go.id/ with the collection code LKK_WONOSOBO2015_MAR04. Apart from editing the text of Haqqul Islam, this research aims to explain the obligations of mukalaf Muslims according to the views of Kiai Hasan Dimejo. Apart from that, it was stated that the contents of the manuscripts were considered important because they contained a description of the flow of Islamic preaching during the pre-independence period and were the beginning of the birth of the oldest Islamic congregation in Indonesia. This research was conducted using descriptive and qualitative methods. The contents of the text were analyzed by referring to the theory of philology to describe the content of the text and combined with Abrams's pragmatic approach to reveal the values contained in the text. There are 21 points on the obligations of Muslim Mukalaf, according to Kiai Hasan Dimejo in this manuscript. Through analysis using the pragmatic approach of the Abrams model, it can be concluded that the HI manuscript contains five nuances of meaning, namely nuances of religious meaning, nuances of educational meaning, nuances of social meaning, nuances of linguistic meaning, and nuances of doctrinal meaning. The results of this research are in the form of information for the public and also make it easier for them to understand and apply the teachings contained in the HI manuscript regarding the obligations of a Muslim Mukalaf.
Kitab Undang-Undang Tambo Kerinci (TK) 215
Authors: Kozok Ulrich
Published: December 2023

When the Dutch linguist Dr. Petrus Voorhoeve was commisioned in 1942 to document and transliterate manuscripts that were kept as heirlooms by the people of Kerinci, Sumatra, he encountered more than 250 manuscripts, most in Malay language, and in three different scripts: Old Sumatran, Kerinci Incung script, and Jawi (Arab-Malay). The manuscripts were recorded and transliterated in a book entitled Tambo Kerinci (TK).  TK 214 is a manuscript on tree bark in Old Sumatran scipt entitled Nitisarasamuccaya. This code of law was composed in the 14th century in Dharmasraya, West Sumatra. Written possibly during Adityawarman’s reign. In the Tanjung Tanah heirloom collection is a second code of law, TK 215, written in Arab-Malay script on paper, is essentially an 18th century re-interpretation of TK 214.
Analisis Komparasi ISO 11620:2014 dan ISO 11620:2023 sebagai Standar Indikator Kinerja Perpustakaan
Authors: Bahrudin Muhammad
Published: December 2023

ISO 11620 is an international standard used as a guideline for measuring library performance. In 2023, this standard underwent a significant revision with the addition of library performance indicators. This study aims to understand the differences occurrs in both editions of the ISO 11620 standard and the implications of these changes in library performance measurement. This study used a comparative descriptive approach to analyze the differences and similarities between ISO 11620:2014 and ISO 11620:2023. The Online Draftable was used to analyze the text comparison. The results of the text comparison analysis identified 4,541 content changes and 317 text style changes in ISO 11620:2023. There is a change in the number of terms and definitions covered in ISO 11620:2014 from 57 terms to 85 terms and definitions in ISO 11620:2023. The number of performance indicators in ISO 11620:2014 was 52, and in ISO 11620:2023 it is 85. There are 15 new performance indicators focus on library use and utilization including collections, access via mobile devices, library awareness, and library impact assessment.
Penerapan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Siklus Penggajian pada PT Bintang Makmur
Authors: Sumarwanti Aprilia , Wicaksono Achmad
Published: December 2023

Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini : (1) untuk memahami penerapan sistem informasi akuntansi siklus penggajian pada PT. Bintang Makmur; (2) untuk mengevaluasi pengendalian internal pada siklus terkait berdasarkan teori. Riset ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan oleh peneliti dengan menggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dilakukan analisis melalui tahapan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa PT. Bintang Makmur sudah menggunakan sistem pencatatan waktu hadir otomatis menggunakan fingerprint, kemudian ditarik dan diolah menggunakan Excel. Namun masih terdapat pihak-pihak yang melakukan rangkap tugas (double jobs) dan belum ada pemisahan tugas antar berbagai fungsi. Fungsi kepegawaian melakukan rangkap tugas dengan fungsi pembuat daftar gaji. Fungsi keuangan melakukan rangkap tugas dengan fungsi accounting. Adapun saat pengecekan daftar gaji hanya dilakukan oleh staf keuangan dan langsung di kirim ke rekening karyawan masing-masing, tidak terlebih dahulu diberikan kepada direktur utama untuk dilakukan otorisasi.
Crisis, Cruelty and Absurdism in John Ruganda’s The Floods and Shreds of Tenderness
Authors: Chepkwony Kipkoech Mark
Published: December 2023

John Ruganda is categorized as an African writer whose writing is marked by the expression of post-independence disillusionment and the transference of anger and blame from foreign to indigenous leaders, yet he has received very little critical attention as an artist. The study examined the aesthetics of the absurd drama in John Ruganda’s plays. The rationale for the study gestures to the need to study Ruganda’s dramatic texts as representative of a historical, cultural and social trajectory through the less studied body of drama. This study discusses the state of social and psychological crisis, cruelty and absurdism of life in drama. The study used Ruganda’s two plays, namely The Floods and Shreds of Tenderness. The various modes through which absurd drama appeals to the aesthetic sensibilities were examined. The study employed descriptive research and used purposive sampling. Data were analysed qualitatively by describing the findings of the study to arrive at inferences and conclusions. In his plays, Ruganda depicts a society full of misfortunes and suffering and where no one has peace. Each person is seen as a problem that eats up the mind and body. Many people have lost their lives because of a cruel society. The effects of cruelty are also depicted through the fragmentary nature of the characters’ lives and their minds. The state is violent to its subjects, and subjects are violent against one another
Understanding the Life and Challenges of Caregivers of Renal Patients Undergoing Dialysis in Kenya: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Ogweno Stephen , Anjejo Kenedy , Oduor Kevin
Published: December 2023

The research investigated the multifaceted challenges faced by caregivers of renal patients undergoing dialysis in Kenya, aiming to understand the impact on daily routines, socioeconomic factors, and mental health. Structured interviews were conducted with 32 caregivers (interview conducted till saturation with a target sample size of 59), predominantly spouses and children, revealing a complex web of responsibilities and hardships. The majority of caregivers assumed their roles due to a lack of alternatives, either being the sole available family member or chosen by others. While some experienced disruptions in daily routines, including changes in work schedules and sleep patterns, others adapted by delegating tasks or using financial resources. Caregivers often mirrored the dietary needs of patients, though this posed economic challenges and altered their own eating habits. Economically, caregivers faced heightened living costs attributed to dietary changes, medication expenses, and increased dialysis sessions. The study uncovers a significant decline in the quality of life for caregivers, with financial strains and altered sleep patterns contributing to their overall well-being. Mental health challenges were pervasive, with stress, emotional exhaustion, and even suicidal ideation reported. Caregivers expressed fears of abrupt health deterioration in patients and felt unsupported by medical facilities. The study concludes that caregivers draw motivation from relationships with patients, emphasising the need for comprehensive support mechanisms. The study recommended enhanced support programs, expanded health insurance coverage, and dedicated mental health support and education. These initiatives aim to alleviate the economic burden, improve the affordability of caregiving, and enhance caregivers' mental well-being. Implementing these recommendations ensures caregivers receive the necessary support to navigate their challenging roles effectively, benefiting both caregivers and renal patients
Impulse oscillometry for the evaluation and management of pediatric asthma
Authors: Comberiati Pasquale , Cottini Marcello , Landi Massimo , Berti Alvise , Lombardi Carlo , Peroni Diego
Published: December 2023

Asthma is the most common chronic disease during childhood. While most of characteristic structural changes in asthma have been identified in the large airways, there is a growing recognition of peripheral airway dysfunction as a crucial factor in the development of asthma. This dysfunction is a defining feature in adults with persistent asthma. However, little is known about the contribution of small airway impairment in children with asthma due to the relatively low sensitivity of conventional lung function tests, such as spirometry. Recently, new diagnostic tools that are sensitive to both large and small airway function and inflammation have been introduced in clinical practice. The most widely studied of these tools in preschool and school-aged children is impulse oscillometry (IOS). This review addresses the latest findings on the usefulness of IOS in identifying small airway dysfunction, predicting the risk of uncontrolled asthma, and ultimately improving the diagnosis and management of asthma in children.
A Suggested Integrated Framework to Foundation: the Libyan Institute of Internal Auditors: "A Pilot Study"
Authors: Moutaz Abdelhamied Ali Kablan
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study is to state a suggested integrated framework to the foundation the Libyan Institute of internal auditors. The absence of a professional existence to care about the internal auditors performance in Libya has stimulated this study to achieve the previous goal. Memorable, the study was parted to three sections, the first one about the methodology of this study, the second section has illustrated the pioneer experiences of the western and Arabian countries about foundation of  their institutes of internal auditors alike, to reason a suggested integrated framework  to the foundation of the Libyan Institute of  internal auditors, while the third one has presented the pilot aspect, which demonstrated the approval of the academics, the chairmen of multi companies, the external auditors, the internal auditors and others about the importance of the foundation of the Libyan Institute of internal auditors in the Libyan business environment in general.
ضغوط العمل وتأثيرها في عملية اتخاذ القرارات الإدارية في المستشفيات العامّة العاملة بمدينة بنغازي
Authors: سوفيناج خالد الغصني  , فتحي سعد السعيطي
Published: December 2023

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على أبرز ضغوط العمل التي تواجهها القيادات الإدارية في المستشفيات العامة العاملة في مدينة بنغازي, والتعرف على أثر ضغوط العمل على اتخاذ القرارات الإدارية.

وقد اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي في وصف الظاهرة موضوع الدراسة, اُختيرت عينة عمدية من مديري المستشفيات، ومن ينوب عنهم في اتخاذ القرار، واُستخدمت استبانة وُزعت على العينة المختارة.

ومن أهم النتائج التي تمخضت عنها الدراسة هي أن أبرز ضغوط العمل التي تواجه أفراد العينة هي المسؤولية تجاه الآخرين، إذ إن متخذي القرار يتحملون مسؤولية عدد كبير من الموظفين من حيث توجيههم وإرشادهم وتقييم عملهم ومراقبة مهامهم, وتليها فرص العمل والنمو الوظيفي، ويمكن تفسير ذلك بقلة فرص التدريب والتنمية المهنية وتعلم مهارات جديدة، وأيضاً الهيكل التنظيمي، ويمكن تفسير ذلك بالمركزية الشديدة والإفراط في التخصص، وتقسيم العمل ونطاق الإشراف غير الملائم, كما بينت وجود تأثير لضغوط العمل في عملية اتخاذ القرارات ككل.

وأوصت الدراسة بالاهتمام بالجانب الإنساني لمتخذي القرارات بُغية معرفة المشكلات التي تواجههم والتي من شأنها التأثير في عملية اتخاذهم للقرارات الادارية، وكذلك الاهتمام بتقديم برامج تدريبية لتنمية المهارات القيادية، وكذلك الاعتناء بالهيكل التنظيمي لكي يتسم أكثر بالمرونة والوضوح.

تعرف ضغوط العمل بأنها أحد أنماط رد الفعل الانفعالي والمعرفي والسلوكي والفسيولوجي لدى الفرد تجاه الإدراكات الحسية والخبرات المرتبطة ببعض الجوانب الخاصة بمحتوى العمل وعملياته وكيفيه تنظيمه والثقافة السائدة به وبيئة العمل ككل, هذا ومن الممكن أن تؤدي استجابة الجسد لهذه الضغوط إلى مجموعة متنوعة من التأثيرات السلوكية أو البدنية أو النفسية المدمرة التي تدوم لفترة طويل

عملية اتخاذ القرارات: هي عملية تحديد وتعريف المشكلة وتكوين البدائل أو الحلول واختيار البديل أو الحل المناسب وتنفيذه ومتابعة هذا التنفيذ.
Overview of Childhood Cancer- A cross-sectional study in Benghazi/Libya
Authors: Amal Elramli  , Fatma Ben Khaial
Published: December 2023

Child hood cancer which develop before 15 years of age are different from adult cancer in that it's not related to certain habits and environmental exposure that’s why we conduct this study to get an overview of these cancers in Benghazi. Our study concluded that there was a late diagnoses and resultant in poor outcome of childhood cancers in Benghazi therefore a necessitate national awareness of early diagnosis and optimal treatment.
تحديد الحجم الامثل لمجموعة الحبوب والخضراوات والفاكهة في ليبيا خلال الفترة (1990-2010)
Authors: هاجر حسين محمد  , نجاح عبدالرحيم مفتاح  , ربيعة خالد خليفة محمد
Published: December 2023

تمثلت مشكلة البحث في ان الانتاج المحلي عاجز عن تلبية الاحتياجات المتزايدة للطلب المحلي وما يقابلها من تزايد في معدلات النمو السكاني حيث تبين أن انتاج الحبوب الفعلي في ليبيا بلغ متوسطه حوالي  231.27ألف طن خلال الفترة (1990-2010) ، وهي تزداد بمعدل نمو سنوي مركب متزايد بلغ حوالي 2.3% وتقابلها هذه الزيادة زيادة في الاستهلاك ، حيث أن الانتاج الفعلي لا يغطي كل الاحتياجات ولذلك تتم تغطية الاستهلاك عن طريق استيراد الحبوب من الخارج . كذلك اتضح ان الخضراوات خلال الفترة المشار إليها في ليبيا تزداد بمعدل نمو سنوي مركب بلغ 17% وهذه الزيادة تقابلها زيادة في المتاح للاستهلاك ، كما تم تقدير الحجم الامثل لإنتاج الخضراوات الذي تم الحصول عليه من المتاح للاستهلاك الفعلي في ليبيا باستخدام نموذج نيرلوف والذي بلغ حوالي 856.0 الف طن، اي ان ليبيا تحقق كميات كبيرة من الانتاج المحلي وبالتالي فان ليبيا لا تستورد الا كميات قليلة من الخضروات من الخارج . كذلك اوضحت الدراسة ان متوسط انتاج الفاكهة في ليبيا بلغ حوالي 493.48 الف طن خلال نفس الفترة  ، وهذا الإنتاج يتناقص بمعدل سنوي مركب بلغ نحو 9% في المتوسط ، أي ان ليبيا لا تعتمد في استهلاكها للفاكهة على الانتاج المحلي ، بل تستورد بقية احتياجاتها من الفاكهة  من الخارج خاصة التي لا يمكن زراعتها مثل الموز وغيرها من أنواع الفاكهة المختلفة  .
دراسة قياسية لتغير سعر الصرف وأثره على سرعة دوران النقود "دراسة للحالة الليبية خلال الفترة (1970-2010) باستخدام منهجية (Gregory and Hansen)"
Authors: مسعود مجدي إجديد رمضان
Published: December 2023

تهتم هذه الدراسة بإظهار أثر تغير سعر الصرف على سرعة دوران النقود في الاقتصاد الليبي خلال الفترة (1970-2010)، وهذا بالاعتماد على الأسلوب القياسي بواسطة استخدام طرق انحدار التكامل المشترك، واختبار التكامل المشترك ذي العتبات "Gregory and Hansen,1996"، واختبار السببية في ميدان الترددات "Breitung & Candelon,2006".

 وتوصلت الدراسة من خلال النتائج المتحصل عليها من اختبار جورجي وهانسن (G-H) وجود علاقة تكاملية بالمدى البعيد بين متغيري الدراسة بكسر هيكلي سُجل في العامين (1973، 2000)، كما أسفرت نتائج تقدير طرق انحدار التكامل المشترك "FMOLS,DOLS,CCR" عن وجود علاقة طردية غير معنوية بين سعر الصرف وسرعة دوران النقود في الأجل الطويل طيلة فترة الدراسة، بالإضافة إلى اختبار السببية في ميدان الترددات (B-C) الذي أكدت نتائجه بأنه توجد علاقة سببية في اتجاه واحد تنطلق من سرعة دوران النقود إلى سعر الصرف في المدى البعيد فقط خلال فترة الدراسة.
An Exploratory Study on Improving Translation Education in Libyan Universities: A Mixed-Method Study with Student Surveys and Faculties Staff Members Interviews
Authors: AL-Darraji Othman Ahmed Omran
Published: December 2023

The quality of translation education in Libyan universities is affected by several factors, including limited resources, a lack of professional development opportunities, and insufficient support and environment. This influence was demonstrated by the survey conducted by the researcher among 150 students using Likert. I also conducted semi-structured interviews with staff members of the translation department. The Findings highlighted the challenges faced by students and staff members in achieving high-quality translation education in Libyan universities. The findings also indicated that the translation education sector in Libya requires significant investments to enhance the skills of teachers and students and improve access to resources. The study findings also emphasized the significant obstacles that Libyan universities face in providing high-quality translation education, including limited access to basic resources such as translation materials, technology, and financing, along with insufficient infrastructure and support systems. Hence, the study concluded that investment and support from the Ministry of Higher Education are crucial to overcome these barriers and enhance the quality of translation education in the country.
The Egwaider Type-I Distribution
Authors: Egwaider Mohamed S. A. Muiftah
Published: December 2023

In this paper the Egwaider Type-I distribution is introduced. It is a discrete distribution generated as a special case of the finite Egwaider distribution. The properties of the resulted discrete distribution are discussed. Some special cases from the resulted discrete distribution are also introduced and some remarks about it are given. Data from this discrete distribution are simulated and used to estimate its shape parameter. Finally, the conclusion and discussion are given.
Age-specific causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in children
Authors: Kocic Marija , Rasic Petar , Marusic Vuk , Prokic Dragan , Savic Djordje , Milickovic Maja , Kitic Ivana , Mijovic Tanja , Sarajlija Adrijan
Published: December 2023

The etiology of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) varies by age, from newborns to adolescents, with some of the causes overlapping between age groups. While particular causes such as vitamin K deficiency and cow’s milk protein allergy are limited to specific age groups, occurring only in neonates and infants, others such as erosive esophagitis and gastritis may be identified at all ages. Furthermore, the incidence of UGIB is variable throughout the world and in different hospital settings. In North America and Europe, most UGIBs are non-variceal, associated with erosive esophagitis, gastritis, and gastric and duodenal ulcers. In recent years, the most common causes in some Middle Eastern and Far Eastern countries are becoming similar to those in Western countries. However, variceal bleeding still predominates in certain parts of the world, especially in South Asia. The most severe hemorrhage arises from variceal bleeding, peptic ulceration, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Hematemesis is a credible indicator of a UGI source of bleeding in the majority of patients. Being familiar with the most likely UGIB causes in specific ages and geographic areas is especially important for adequate orientation in clinical settings, the use of proper diagnostic tests, and rapid initiation of the therapy. The fundamental approach to the management of UGIB includes an immediate assessment of severity, detecting possible causes, and providing hemodynamic stability, followed by early endoscopy. Unusual UGIB causes must always be considered when establishing a diagnosis in the pediatric population because some of them are unique to children. Endoscopic techniques are of significant diagnostic value, and combined with medicaments, may be used for the management of acute bleeding. Finally, surgical treatment is reserved for the most severe bleeding.
New native host plant records for frugivorous flies (Diptera: Tephritidae, Lonchaeidae) in Northeastern Brazil
Authors: Canejo Frederico W. G. , Canejo Rafael P. R. , Dal Molin Anamaria , Souza João M. A.
Published: December 2023

The fruit flies Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann, 1830), Anastrepha sororcula Zucchi, 1979, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann, 1824) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and Neosilba pendula (Bezzi, 1989) (Diptera: Lonchaeidae) are recorded for the first time emerging from Campomanesia dichotoma (O.Berg) Mattos and Campomanesia ilhoensis Mattos (Myrtaceae), two native species occurring in fragments of Atlantic Forest over dunes, in the northernmost limit of this biome in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The flies emerged from fruit samples obtained at the conservation area at Parque Estadual Dunas do Natal. The parasitoids that emerged from the puparia were also recorded, with Aganaspis pelleranoi (Brèthes) being recorded for the first time for the state. These records are of importance for monitoring and further understanding of the cycles on alternative hosts especially where these species are considered agricultural pests.
Effects of prestress parameters of fiber reinforced polymer rebar on the stiffness and crack resistance of bending concrete elements. Experimental studies
Authors: Kudyakov K. L. , Buchkin A. V. , Yurin E. Yu. , Khlebnikov S. K. , Pentykhova V. A.
Published: December 2023

Introduction. In contrast to steel reinforcement, high tensile strength and relatively low elasticity modulus of fiber reinforced polymer rebar (FRP) determine the feasibility of its prestressing. However, the issues of its prestressing technology and the design of structures with its application are insufficiently studied. The current regulatory documentation contain no exhaustive scope of provisions and requirements in relation to the conditions and parameters of FRP prestressing and their account in the design and calculation of structures. In this regard, conducting a set of clarifying studies on this topic appears to be relevant and represents a considerable practical interest.

Aim. To assess the effect of various FRP prestressing parameters on the stiffness and crack resistance of bending concrete elements.

Materials and methods. As a part of the study, an experimental research program was developed and implemented, including the manufacture and bending testing of six concrete sample series with various FRP prestressing parameters.

Results. The destructive loads were determined; patterns of deformation, cracking and destruction of bending concrete elements for various FRP prestressing parameters were established. The prerequisites for improving the system of urban planning activities in terms of clarifying and supplementing the existing regulatory documents for the design of FRP-reinforced concrete structures were established.

Conclusion. The technology of FRP mechanical tensioning was laboratory successfully tested. Nevertheless, an adaptation of tensioning devices and grippers is required for its implementation at contemporary production enterprises. FRP prestressing was concluded to be an effective way of increasing the crack resistance and stiffness of bending concrete elements. Within the framework of the study, increase in the time of crack formation (relative to structures without prestressing) and a decrease in deflections in the middle of the span of up to 2.25 and 0.5 times, respectively, was recorded.
Language with vision: A study on grounded word and sentence embeddings
Authors: Shahmohammadi Hassan , Heitmeier Maria , Shafaei-Bajestan Elnaz , Lensch Hendrik P. A. , Baayen R. Harald
Published: December 2023

Grounding language in vision is an active field of research seeking to construct cognitively plausible word and sentence representations by incorporating perceptual knowledge from vision into text-based representations. Despite many attempts at language grounding, achieving an optimal equilibrium between textual representations of the language and our embodied experiences remains an open field. Some common concerns are the following. Is visual grounding advantageous for abstract words, or is its effectiveness restricted to concrete words? What is the optimal way of bridging the gap between text and vision? To what extent is perceptual knowledge from images advantageous for acquiring high-quality embeddings? Leveraging the current advances in machine learning and natural language processing, the present study addresses these questions by proposing a simple yet very effective computational grounding model for pre-trained word embeddings. Our model effectively balances the interplay between language and vision by aligning textual embeddings with visual information while simultaneously preserving the distributional statistics that characterize word usage in text corpora. By applying a learned alignment, we are able to indirectly ground unseen words including abstract words. A series of evaluations on a range of behavioral datasets shows that visual grounding is beneficial not only for concrete words but also for abstract words, lending support to the indirect theory of abstract concepts. Moreover, our approach offers advantages for contextualized embeddings, such as those generated by BERT (Devlin et al, 2018), but only when trained on corpora of modest, cognitively plausible sizes. Code and grounded embeddings for English are available at (https://github.com/Hazel1994/Visually_Grounded_Word_Embeddings_2).
The English Learning Motivation of Chinese High School Students: Cross-grade Survey Analysis
Authors: Song Xiaojing
Published: December 2023

Existing literature indicates that motivation is the most powerful determining factor that influences the rate and success of second language learning (Jiang, 2016; Kramsch & Yin, 2018; Li & Edwards, 2017; Liu et al., 2016; Liu, 2016; You & Dörnyei, 2016; Zhi & Wang, 2019). Currently, there is a growing body of empirical research indicating the changes in second language learning motivation in different grades at the same or different schools (Chambers, 1999; Kim, 2011, 2012a, b; Lamb, 2007; Williams et al., 2002). The findings of previous studies have mostly shown that student second language learning motivation increases with increasing school grades. Do¨rnyei (2000) suggested that concentrating on the time dimension of second language motivation is crucial for comprehending the second language motivation of students. However, the temporal variations of second language motivation, particularly motivational changes at different Chinese high school grades, have not been sufficiently emphasized by second language motivation researchers, therefore, this quantitative research investigated the changes in Chinese high school students’ English learning motivation from Grade 10 to Grade 12. An English learning motivation questionnaire was used and administered to 3000 students from Grades 10 to 12 in public high schools across mainland China, and employed the reliability analysis and analysis of variance to analyze quantitative data. The statistical results revealed that Grade 12 students ranked highest in English learning motivation, followed by Grade 11 and Grade 10 students. Furthermore, the college entrance examination had a positive impact on Grade 12 students' motivation to learn English.
Análisis práctico notarial del pacto de retroventa
Authors: Casanegra Guillermo Juan
Published: December 2023

La publicación aborda las cláusulas más usuales del pacto de retroventa.
Summary
The publication addresses the most common clauses of the resale agreement.
Violencia de Género y Calidad de Vida en Madres de Familia en una Institución Educativa Inicial de Marcará, 2023
Authors: Robles Colonia Elizeth Gabriela
Published: December 2023

El estudio presente tuvo como objetivo general determinar la relación existente entre violencia de género y la calidad de vida de las madres de familia de una institución educativa inicial de Marcará, Ancash – 2023. La metodología se optó por el diseño no experimental – transeccional, enfoque cuantitativo y nivel correlacional. Se empleó como instrumento recolector de datos al cuestionario, esto para medir ambas variables estudiadas. Se tuvo como población total a 136 madres de familia de la IE Inicial Jardín N°072 de Marcará. Los resultados que se obtuvieron fueron que por medio de la prueba de Rho de Spearman la violencia psicológica, física, sexual y económica se relacionan de manera inversa y significativa con la calidad de vida de las madres de familia, esto con los valores de -0.582, -0.612, -0.731 y -0.793; nivel de confianza del 95% y nivel de significancia de 0.000. Concluyendo de esa manera que la violencia de genero de relaciona inversamente y significativamente con la calidad de vida de las madres de familia de la institución educativa analizada, con un valor de -0.704; aparte de que la distribución de los datos fueron no normales debido a que los valores de 0.001 y 0.000 llegaron a ser menores que el estimado el cual es el 0.05.
Estrategias de innovación turística mediante clústeres para impulsar el desarrollo local en Guanajuato, México
Authors: Ortíz Liñán Mónica Elena , Suárez Paniagua Susana
Published: December 2023

El estado de Guanajuato evidencia poco aprovechamiento turístico; la difusión, encaminada hacia espacios consolidados, histórico-culturales y comerciales, dejan de lado emplazamientos con elevado potencial, gracias a la enorme diversidad que posee la entidad. La presente investigación realiza una propuesta de innovación turística con el objetivo de complementar la gestión actual, a través del impulso del turismo alternativo, con base en nuevos productos y atractivos que se ubican en las zonas más desfavorecidas, encaminadas al desarrollo local. La metodología incluye un análisis digital con apoyo de NVIVO v.12.0; se identificaron pequeños productores, haciendas mezcaleras, pulqueros y cocineros tradicionales en clústeres de cinco a 25 km., atractivos alternos, partiendo de los sitios más visitados. Los resultados obtenidos permiten incorporar, dentro de la gestión actual, métodos innovadores para diversificar la oferta y retener los beneficios económicos localmente, encaminados al desarrollo regional.
Contribuciones de la Geografía a la Educación Ambiental en el marco de su implementación en el sistema educativo bonaerense
Authors: Lapena Jorge
Published: December 2023

En 2021 se sancionó la Ley Nacional de Educación Ambiental Integral. Su implementación escolar significó un desafío. Por ello, esta investigación tuvo como objeto analizar experiencias y verificar las contribuciones de la Geografía. Las experiencias retratan una Geografía con vocación interdisciplinaria y arraigada en nivel Secundario. No así en el nivel precedente. He aquí una problemática. Para ello, se observaron clases y otros actos educativos, sumado a entrevistas y encuestas, sobre una muestra de 24 escuelas de las Regiones 14, 15, 16, 20, 23 y 25. En secundaria se cotejaron iniciativas transversales, con docentes dotados de más herramientas y hábitos de trabajo interdisciplinar. En cambio, en el segundo ciclo de Primaria, se mantiene una dinámica didáctica arraigada a una visión general (áreas), a favor de Matemática y Prácticas del Lenguaje, con una EAI acotada a actos o contenidos específicos.
Optimization of energy consumption in smart homes using firefly algorithm and deep neural networks
Authors: Jain Rituraj , Bakare Yohannes Bekuma , Pattanaik Balachandra , Alaric Joseph Sam , Balam Suresh Kumar , Ayele Terefe Bayisa , Nalagandla Rambabu
Published: December 2023

Electronic gadget advancements have increased the demand for IoT-based smart homes as the number of connected devices grows rapidly. The most prevalent connected electronic devices are smart environments in houses, grids, structures, and metropolises. Smart grid technology advancements have enabled smart structures to cover every nanosecond of energy use. The problem with smart, intelligent operations is that they use a lot more energy than traditional ones. Because of the growing growth of smart cities and houses, there is an increasing demand for efficient resource management. Energy is a valuable resource with a high unit cost. Consequently, authors are endeavoring to decrease energy usage, specifically in smart urban areas, while simultaneously ensuring a consistent terrain. The objective of this study is to enhance energy efficiency in intelligent buildings for both homes and businesses. For the comfort indicator ("thermal, visual, and air quality"), three parameters are used: temperature, illumination, and CO2. A hybrid rule-based Deep Neural Network (DNN) and Fire Fly (FF) algorithm are used to read the sensor parameters and to operate the comfort indication, as well as optimize energy consumption, respectively. The anticipated user attributes contributed to the system's enhanced performance in terms of the ease of use of the smart system and its energy usage. When compared to traditional approaches in expressions of Multi View with 98.23%, convolutional neural network (CNN) with 99.17%, and traffic automatic vehicle (AV) with 98.14%, the activities of the contributed approach are negligibly commanding.
The use of methods for generating control programs of the CNC in the manufacture of the Troost screw
Authors: Makashin Dmitry S. , Kisel’ Anton G.
Published: December 2023

Companies are facing a growing demand for small-scale production of ship components. This increases the relevance of production systems that optimize the production time of complex products. Automatic generation of individual blocks of CNC programs opens up great opportunities to accelerate and improve the preparation of production of complex and especially small-scale orders, such as the manufacture of Troost screws of various configurations. This study is devoted to the creation of blocks of CNC programs based on the parameters provided by product configuration systems. Various approaches to the pre-production process are described and characterized. It is shown that the direct transfer of parameters to the CNC program can be fully automated, but is limited by the geometry of the manufactured part, which can be obtained using parametric processing cycles. In order to determine the most appropriate procedure for generating a program for a specific case, a solution methodology was developed. An approximate implementation is presented, showing the possibilities of automated generation of CNC programs in the production of Troost screw parts. It is established that when choosing the optimal method of generating a program for a CNC machine in the manufacture of a Troost screw, the amount of ROM memory required can be reduced by 10.86 times. The processing time is reduced by 1.07 times, or 39 minutes
Issues of laser welding technology of the ends of heat exchange pipes in pipe gratings.
Authors: Grinev Evgeniy V. , Valiulin Sergey N. , Khlybov Alexander A. , Matveev Yuri I.
Published: December 2023

The paper shows that the reliability and service life of shipboard heat exchangers largely depends on the quality of fixing heat exchange pipes in pipe grids. The methods of fixing pipes in a pipe grid depends on many factors: the type of heat exchanger, the material from which the pipes and pipe grids are made, the thickness of pipes and pipe grids, technological capabilities taking into account the chosen design, etc. One of the most effective ways of fixing pipes in the tube grids of heat exchangers is welding. Welds are characterized by strength, manufacturability, and provide a high service life of the joint.

In the article, it is proposed to use laser welding to perform welded joints. Laser welding provides a high focused energy density concentrated on a very small area with relatively low energy input and heating of adjacent metal layers. In laser welding, there is no strong ionizing radiation, the magnetization of the workpieces does not affect the laser beam, which is relevant when welding magnetic materials. The effect of laser radiation is highly local, carried out in the air, including in the environment of protective gases. Thanks to this, laser welding can be used without problems to connect large-sized metal structures.

The laser beam is easily transported with the help of mirror optical systems or through a light guide and is directed to hard-to-reach places. At the same time, reliable and operational control of the laser welding process with adjustable energy characteristics is provided. The article describes the technological equipment that can be used for welding heat exchange pipes and pipe gratings.
Assessment of the effectiveness of tax control in the Nizhny Novgorod region: theory and practice
Authors: Krainova Vera V.
Published: December 2023

The issues of increasing the effectiveness of tax control carried out by the territorial tax authorities of the Federal Tax Service of Russia are an integral element of comprehensive measures aimed at improving tax administration. The main tool of tax control are tax audits: desk and field. Based on the analysis of existing official and author's methods for assessing the effectiveness of tax control, a system of indicators is proposed, using which the author assessed the control activities of tax authorities in the Nizhny Novgorod region for the period 2018-2022.. Both quantitative and qualitative indicators characterizing the achievements of tax audits were used as indicators of the effectiveness of tax control.
Improving the efficiency of passenger transportation in the terms of the innovative transport traffic management systems using
Authors: Pumbrasova Natalya V. , Upadysheva Elena V.
Published: December 2023

The article considers the possibilities of increasing the efficiency of transport companies in the terms of the innovative transport traffic management systems using, identifies ways to increase the profitability of passenger transportation with limited demand for transport services, and quantifies the possible economic effect.

The purpose of the research is to identify ways to improve the efficiency of transport companies in the field of passenger transportation in the terms of the innovative transport traffic management systems using.

As the main research methods, the authors of the article identified: analytical method, observation, abstraction, generalization, mathematical modeling.

The result of this research is to determine the introduction of an interactive navigation system as the main way to increase the efficiency of passenger transportation in the terms of the innovative transport traffic management systems using, which allows reducing the inefficient costs of transport companies. At the same time, the authors proposed to supplement the theoretical foundations of calculating the costs of transport companies with the coefficient of interactive regulation of transportation, using of which becomes possible in the digitalization and innovative development of transport systems terms.
Investigation of water resistance of semi-submersible floating cranes of various designs
Authors: Balashov Michael G. , Vaganov Alexander B. , Orlov Yuri F. , Panov Alexey Y. , Savinov Vladimir N.
Published: December 2023

The paper considers the effect on water resistance of the movement of a semi-submersible floating crane model on quiet deep water in working and transport positions and different heading angles. The research was conducted in the experimental pool of Sevastopol State University. The performed towing tests of the model made it possible to plot the dependence of the coefficient of impedance on the Froude number. Each of the presented graphs refers to a certain horizontal clearance and heading angle, as well as the number of intermediate stabilization columns. According to the obtained graphs, it is possible to estimate the power of the power plant, mainline and shunting engines of a semi-submersible floating crane of the selected design scheme at the initial stages of design. In the future, it is planned to carry out research to determine the coefficient of additional resistance from the excitement of the considered cases of the hull shape.
Impacts of Biomimetic Mangrove Structures on Wave Attenuation in Kuala Sepetang, Perak
Authors: Nur Raihan Fathini Zairudin  , Yii Sern Christopher Heng  , Boon Jia Jun
Published: December 2023

Biomimicry is introduced as an approach to develop an ecologically-informed design solution. The study proposes a regenerative design solution through hydrodynamic effects of the complex mangrove roots system that is applied to a biomimetic structural column design, with consideration on interactions between root porosity, water flows, and sediment transportation. Sangga Besar River, Perak is chosen as the key parameters of the flow. The roots are modelled with a circular array of cylinders (patch) with different porosities and varying spacing ratios. 15 patches are derived from 3 main sets where each set consisted of five patches with varying porosities. The simulation of each case to understand the impacts of different patch porosity on the flow structure is carried out using Ansys Fluent Student Version 2021. The study found that turbulence is impacted, but not directly proportional to the patch porosity where there could be an optimal porosity of the patch that generates maximum yield of turbulent kinetic energy dissipation rate with minimum sediment erosion for the onset of sediment deposition. The patch with φ=40% has the highest turbulence dissipation rate which relatively coherent with the range of porosity that would likely be encountered in natural mangrove ecosystem.
The Experimental Investigation on Coconut Shell Fibre Reinforced Concrete (CSFRC) Based on Different Loading Condition
Authors: Parthasaarathi R  , Balasundaram N  , Naveen Arasu A  , Senthil kumar R
Published: December 2023

This experimental research work produce the Characteristics of coconut shell coir fibre-reinforced concrete (CSFRC) composition beneath different % of effect loading conditions. A Cyclic effect load for single and repeated situations for a specimen turned into performed the uses of dropping weight hammer device. The experiment became discovered under the state of plain Cement Concrete’s (PCC) and Coconut shell fibre-reinforcd concrete (CSFRC) specimen with a form of cylinder an identified dimension of one hundred fifty mm diameter and top three hundred mm & 100 mm diameter and 150mm peak specimens changed into examined. Critical impact load energies became implemented at the specimens by means of drop hammering impact load test. In the single load impact take a look at, the research of impact pressure, trade of Elastic modulus and the forceful growth issue (DIF) of CSFRC have been determined. The essential harmful of sample PCC and CSFRC became referred to and in comparison. Inside the number of impact checks, the impact of impact loading top at the most compressive stresses and the vital harm sample turned into calculated. The end result statement between impact loading peak and maximum crucial impact check stresses was identified and noted.
The Duties that Bind Us
Authors: Lee Constance
Published: December 2023

This article aims to draw out some of the key continuities between Confucian and Reformed natural law traditions, the latter represented by John Calvin (1509–64). It seeks to undermine contemporary academic definitions of Confucianism and constitutionalism, which are premised on misinterpretations. The first misinterpretation occurs where Confucian moral theory is viewed overly prescriptively, as being synonymous with legalist orthodoxy. The second misinterpretation occurs where constitutionalism is defined exclusively in terms of its dominant liberal conception. These problematic definitions of the two core concepts reduce the space of convergence between Eastern and Western constitutional frameworks, giving rise to the misleading narrative that they are fundamentally incompatible. With these issues in mind, the article adopts a dialectic interpretive method to read both traditions in light of their historical context and authorial purpose, to see whether such a reading can support some form of duty-based constitutionalism. Ultimately, the article examines Eastern and Western natural law ideas to reveal deeper themes common to both and highlight the normative continuities of two prominent, albeit culturally disparate, constitutional foundations.
Desarrollo Productivo - Industria 4.0 en MIPYME de Aguascalientes, México
Authors:   CentroGeo, Ruvalcaba-Sánchez Loecelia Guadalupe , Lladser Lucía ,   Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto, García Sara , Becerra Andrea
Published: December 2023

Las Micro, Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas son clave para la socioeconomía global por los empleos que generan y su contribución a la economía del territorio donde se ubican. Si se vuelven competitivas, pueden convertirse en un factor de atracción de inversión extranjera directa. Las estadísticas de su nacimiento y muerte muestran que la mayoría no logra este objetivo. Este trabajo presenta la implementación del Programa Internacional de Desarrollo Productivo en Línea - Industria 4.0 en una empresa del sector servicios en Aguascalientes, México. El programa implementa 5S-Kaizen, para crear un entorno de trabajo eficiente y limpio que reduce pérdidas, y el inicio de la digitalización de algunos procesos. Se utilizó una metodología de tres fases. La primera, el diagnóstico, permitió conocer las generalidades, fortalezas y áreas de oportunidad de la empresa y sensibilizar a sus directivos. La segunda, inició con una capacitación en 5S-Kaizen y su posterior implementación en áreas seleccionadas haciendo un seguimiento sistemático quincenal virtual durante seis meses. Una lista de tareas e informes bimestrales permitieron medir los avances y resultados. En la tercera fase, se introdujo un proceso de digitalización y la empresa continuó, de manera independiente, con 5S-Kaizen. Los resultados mostraron que es posible mejorar diferentes áreas de la empresa e introducirlas en un proceso de mejora continua. Se concluyó que la realidad de las empresas mexicanas y argentinas es similar y que la tecnología permite acceder a conocimientos y experiencias de otras latitudes, reduciendo costos y esfuerzos.
“I’m Traversing My Own Death Throes”
Authors: Moore Kaitlin
Published: December 2023

This paper offers a queer ecological reading of the 2012 video game
Dear Esther
, an approach which exists at the intersection of queer theory, queer ecology, and video game scholarship. Queer theory working in concert with ecological thought traces the affinities between human, geological, animal, and atmospheric forces within the game; these affinities compound and trouble categorical distnctions, instantiating a porous “time-space where human corporeality, in all its material fleshiness, is inseparable from ‘nature’ or ‘environment,’” anchoring “complex modes of analysis that travel through entangled territories of material and discursive, natural and cultural, biological and textual” (Alaimo, “Trans-Corporeal” 238).
Dear Esther
enacts a series of immanent encounters with more-than-human material entanglements, revealing a world “waterlogged” by fluid slippages between body and island, feather and flesh, and bones and stones to offer, ultimately, a contribution to the nascent field of queer video game scholarship that makes a case for video games as a media uniquely capable of disclosing fluid, dynamic, and complex relations between human and nonhuman matter and environment (Pinchbeck and Briscoe).