bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Uso de Descritores 3D e Intensidade na Detecção de Árvores em Ambiente Urbano por meio de Dados LiDAR
Authors: Alencar Cleber Junior , Galo Mauricio , Santos Renato César dos
Published: January 2024

A detecção de vegetação por meio de dados LiDAR possui aplicações em diferentes áreas do conhecimento, sendo importante para o manejo e preservação florestal, planejamento urbano, detecção de objetos obstruídos pelas copas das árvores, dentre outras. Nesse sentido, este artigo tem o propósito de avaliar a aplicabilidade dos descritores geométricos 3D baseados em autovalores e da intensidade na detecção de pontos amostrados sobre árvores. No cálculo dos atributos geométricos, vizinhanças do tipo esférica e cilíndrica foram definidas para o cálculo dos descritores, visando avaliar sua influência nos resultados. Após análises visuais dos resultados, os descritores omnivariância, curvatura, planaridade e entropia dos autovalores, além da intensidade, foram utilizados como atributos para a classificação dos pontos com o algoritmo K-Médias. Na classificação os pontos foram separados em duas classes: pontos de vegetação e não vegetação, sendo os resultados da classificação avaliados quantitativamente, com base em dados de referência e no uso dos indicadores de completeza, nível de acerto e F-Score. A completeza obtida para os atributos omnivariância, entropia dos autovalores, planaridade e intensidade foram superiores a 90%, o que sugere uma boa confiabilidade por parte dos descritores selecionados na detecção de árvores. No entanto, os valores de nível de acerto, em torno de 62%, não foram tão altos devido ao grande número de falsos positivos, devido a confusão entre pontos de árvores e pontos de bordas de edificação e linhas de transmissão. Analisando os valores de F-Score, a classificação usando o atributo omnivariância calculado numa vizinhança esférica de raio igual a 1 m se destacou, resultando em F-Score superior a 80%.
A descontinuidade das políticas públicas de educação para pessoa com deficiência no Brasil: uma análise do ensino médio ao superior
Authors: Silva Antônio Soares Junior da , Santos Everton Rodrigo , Grabowski Gabriel , Ferreira António Gomes
Published: January 2024

Este trabalho aborda o processo de inclusão da pessoa com deficiência na educação brasileira. Para tanto, debateu-se sobre o papel das políticas que promovem a inclusão educacional dos jovens com deficiência no ensino médio e cursos superiores nas instituições federais de ensino, e para a inclusão de grupos historicamente marginalizados. O lastro teórico é dado por Frigotto (2016), Garcia (2017) e Schmidt (2018). Evidenciou-se que, em uma análise das Leis nº 12.711/2012 e 13.409/2016, o TEC NEP, o PNAES e as ações da SECADI são políticas coerentes entre si para enfrentar o problema da exclusão na educação. No recorte específico, a análise documental revela a descontinuidade das políticas públicas e um retrocesso na garantia de uma educação de qualidade para todos.
O outro lado do currículo oculto: educação como forma de dominação política no Brasil
Authors: Paulo Hugo Barbosa de , Lafetá André Mendes , Cardoso Zilmar Santos
Published: January 2024

Essa pesquisa, de caráter bibliográfico, apresenta uma análise do currículo escolar e da nova BNCC, no discurso do Governo Bolsonaro, evidenciando pontos que se relacionam com a pedagogia Tecnicista. À luz de autores como Giroux, Apple e Freire, discutimos que se faz necessário que os professores ajam, por meio do currículo oculto, como intelectuais transformadores, desenvolvendo a pedagogia radical, a fim de desnudar os mecanismos de controles subsistentes tanto no discurso do Governo Bolsonaro, quanto na nova BNCC, de que as escolas técnicas seriam mais apropriadas para os jovens oriundos das classes operárias.
A política institucional e o núcleo de acessibilidade na universidade: ações de acesso e permanência dos estudantes público-alvo da Educação Especial
Authors: Fahd Wilma Cristina Bernardo , Santiago-Vieira Silvio , Nascimento Ivany Pinto
Published: January 2024

Este artigo analisa a política institucional de acessibilidade da Universidade Estadual do Maranhão, na perspectiva das ações do Núcleo de Acessibilidade, para o acesso e permanência dos estudantes público-alvo da Educação Especial. A matriz teórica foi Sassaki (2006; 2009) e Martins (2022). A abordagem é qualitativa com pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, e Análise Temática para tratamento do corpus. Os resultados indicam que a inclusão de estudantes público-alvo da Educação Especial não pode se delimitar ao espaço e a atuação do Núcleo de Acessibilidade, visto que as políticas institucionais de acessibilidade e inclusão são necessárias para firmar o acesso e a permanência dos estudantes, alvo da Educação Especial na instituição.
Dimensões de acessibilidade no Ensino Superior: formação acadêmica de estudantes com baixa visão
Authors: Ferrandi Daiani Aparecida , Silva Josana Carla Gomes da , Orlando Rosimeire Maria
Published: January 2024

As políticas educacionais garantem o acesso de estudantes com deficiência visual na educação superior. O estudo objetivou investigar as dimensões de acessibilidade apresentadas nas pesquisas científicas e indicar quais dimensões de acessibilidade possibilitam o acesso à formação acadêmica de estudantes com baixa visão na educação superior brasileira. Foi adotada a Revisão Sistemática, as bases de dados foram: SciELO e CAPES. As análises evidenciaram que as barreiras enfrentadas por pessoas com baixa visão perpassam por dois eixos: Acessibilidade em suas diferentes dimensões e Formação docente. Os dados indicaram a necessidade de se atentar ao processo de inclusão de estudantes com baixa visão garantindo que o acesso e permanência desses indivíduos estejam ocorrendo de maneira efetiva.
Políticas públicas luso-brasileiras de acessibilidade e inclusão para pessoas com deficiência no Ensino Superior
Authors: Souza Vilma Aparecida de , Richter Leonice Matilde , Souza Raquel Aparecida
Published: January 2024

O acesso à escolarização para as pessoas com deficiência conta com um arcabouço amplo na legislação brasileira, na esteira de tratados internacionais como a Conferência Mundial de Educação (UNESCO, 1990) e a Declaração de Salamanca (BRASIL, 1994). Dentre os marcos legais brasileiros, destaca-se Estatuto da Pessoa com Deficiência (Lei nº 13.146, de 6 de julho de 2015), conhecido como Lei Brasileira de Inclusão (LBI). A sanção da Lei Brasileira de Inclusão da Pessoa com Deficiência passa a vigorar em janeiro de 2016 e representa um avanço para a garantia dos direitos educacionais e sociais de pessoas com deficiência ao apresentar como um de seus princípios: “assegurar e promover, em condições de igualdade, o exercício dos direitos e das liberdades fundamentais por pessoa com deficiência, visando à sua inclusão social e cidadania” (BRASIL, 2015, p. 1).
Educação Especial e Inclusiva em Portugal: com a palavra a Diretora dos Serviços de Educação Especial e Apoio Socioeducativo. Entrevista: Filomena Pereira
Authors: Asnis Valéria Peres
Published: January 2024

A entrevista, realizada com a Diretora dos Serviços de Educação Especial e Apoio Socioeducativo da Direção Geral de Educação de Portugal, apresenta sua trajetória acadêmica e profissional, principalmente na área da Educação Especial e Inclusiva e um breve histórico do percurso da Educação Especial no país. Com participação relevante na formulação de legislações sobre a área, desde 1994 Filomena tem estado regularmente envolvida como representante do Ministério da Educação de Portugal e em vários Grupos de Trabalho da União Europeia que lidam com a temática. Filomena relata como ocorre, em Portugal, a formação de professores para atuar na perspectiva da educação inclusiva e finaliza a entrevista compartilhando sua visão de como os países deveriam pensar uma educação por esta ótica.
Assessing the Accident-Cost Relationship in Building Construction Projects Using Structural Equation Modeling
Authors:   Islamic Azad University, Ghanbari Milad
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the accident-causing factors affecting the total cost of building construction projects using a structural-equation model (SEM). Through the analysis of 35 identified factors categorized into construction, natural disaster, physical and human and psychological domains, this study examined their effects on project costs. The data collected from 120 construction experts in Iraq was analyzed using the SmartPLS software. This study assessed the fit of the measurement model using the following key criteria: reliability, convergent validity and divergent validity. All latent constructs demonstrated Cronbach’s-alpha values of above 0.70 and composite-reliability (CR) values of above 0.70, indicating their reliability. The average variance extracted (AVE) values exceeded the 0.5 threshold, confirming convergent validity. The model also demonstrated acceptable discriminant validity. The results confirmed the significant impact of accident-causing factors on project costs, with "excessive physical activity," "storm," "improper ventilation," "low motivation and low efficiency of the workers," and "fire, explosion and vibration" emerging as the top five influencing factors. These findings emphasized the need for tailored safety measures to mitigate such risks. The study underscored the importance of addressing accident-causing factors to enhance both safety planning and financial outcomes in building construction projects. KEYWORDS: Accident-causing factors, Project cost, Construction-project management, Safety assessment, Structural-equation modeling
Mapping Floods during Cloudy Weather Using Radar Satellite Images
Authors: Shatnawi Nawras
Published: January 2024

Monitoring floods using optical satellite images in winter is challenging. Because of the thickness of clouds, the electromagnetic bands used by satellites are too narrow and the resulting signals are reflected into space. The purpose of this study is to assess the potential of implementing a high-resolution synthetic aperture radar system (SAR) for the purpose of mapping floods in Jordan while the weather is cloudy. TerraSAR-X satellite was utilized to acquire images of high resolution for flood monitoring. This research employed TerraSAR-X thresholding images to identify flood-prone areas and track floods over time using time-series images. It was possible to determine the places of the landscape that have been impacted by the flood and to establish the degree of damage by conducting an analysis of the changes that have occurred in the landscape. The accuracy of the study's findings was confirmed using backscatter texture analysis on the images, which revealed a small difference between thresholding and texture analysis approaches of less than 3% in the mapped test region's flood area. While monitoring floods, it is recommended to use TerraSAR-X images, particularly in conjunction with other data sources, such as weather predictions and hydrological models. KEYWORDS: Flood mapping, Polarimetric SAR, TerraSAR-X, Texture analysis, Thresholding, Interferometric SAR
KAJIAN TERHADAP CARA PENANGANAN OVER KAPASITAS PADA BEBERAPA LAPAS DI INDONESIA
Authors: RAHMADI TAUFIQ
Published: January 2024

Pada Beberapa Negara berkembang seperti Indonesia masalah pembinaan dan pengamanan dalam menjalankan kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegara yang beradab sering  terabaikan, bahkan sebuah idiologi dan pola pikir masyarakat yang mendasar sering tergantikan oleh kekuatan ekonomi dunia yang cenderung lebih berperan. Lembaga pemasyarakatan sebagai salah satu lembaga yang memiliki peran dalam system peradilan pidana mempunyai peran dalam menjaga dan membina Warga Binaan Pemasyarakatan (Narapidana) dan Tahanan.Pada masa sekarang ini isu yang sangat sulit teruraikan dan menjadi dasar daripada semua permasalahan di Lapas dan Rutan yaitu adalah adanya over kapasitas dimana pada Lapas dan Rutan hal ini menyebabkan timbulnya begitu banyak permasalahan yang terjadi.Over kapastitas merupakan suatu hal yang sangat kompleks dan apabila tidak cepat di selesaikan akan dapat menjadi sebuah bom waktu  baik bagi Unit Pelaksana maupun bagi Negara, namun setiap permasalahan tentunya mempunyai jalan keluar. Hal inilah yang membuat penulis tertarik untuk membuat kajian mengenai cara penanganan overkapasitas pada beberapa Lapas di Indonesia.Penulis dalam melakukan tulisan ini menggunakan metode Library Research atau lebih di kenal dengan kajian kepustakaan. Library research sendiri adalah serangkaian kegiatan yang berkenaan dengan metode pengumpulan data pustaka dengan cara membaca dan mencatat serta mengolah bahan penelitiannya tanpa harus turun ke lapangan melainkan memanfaatkan literatur penelitian yang sudah ada untuk memperoleh data penelitiannya. Kata Kunci: Lembaga Pemasyarakatan, Over Kapasitas, Masalah akibat Over Kapasitas, Cara Penanggulangan Over Kapasitas
EVALUASI PROGRAM PEMBERIAN BANTUAN PENGEMBANGAN UNIT PENGOLAH PUPUK ORGANIK ( UPPO ) DARI KEMENTERIAN PERTANIAN DI KABUPATEN SIMALUNGUN SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Priyono Moureen Veronica
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui penyaluran program bantuan pupuk di Unit Pengolah Pupuk Organik (UPPO) Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Simalungun dan mengetahui faktor-faktor penghambat dan pendukung penyaluran hibah pupuk oleh Unit Pengolah Pupuk Organik (UPPO) Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Simalungun Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Simalungun dalam rangka produktivitas sawah dan kesejahteraan petani. Penelitian ini menggunakan Metode Deskriptif dengan pendekatan Kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan Bahwa berdasarkan keempat indikator yang telah dijelaskan diatas maka dapat diketahui bahwa evaluasi Program Pemberian Bantuan Pengembangan Unit Pengolah Pupuk Organik (UPPO) dari Kementerian Pertanian Di Kabupaten Simalungun, Sumatera Utara. Sudah berjalan dengan baik, dengan hasil yang sesuai dengan tujuan dari program tersebut, hasil dari program UPPO petani sangat terbantu karena kualitas dan produktifitas yang meningkat, begitu pula dengan biaya produksi yang sedikit, tetapi dalam pelaksanaan penyaluran bantuan program UPPO masih ditemukannya oknum-oknum yang tidak bertanggung jawab, yang meminta persenan dari jumlah bantuan yang di salurkan kepada para petani di Kabupaten Simalungun. Dan Faktor Pendukung : Adanya anggaran dari pemerintah, dari pemerintah pusat maupun pemerintah daerah. Adanya sumber daya alam yang bisa dimanfaatkan dan diolah. Perhatian pemerintah terhadap pertanian. Faktor Penghambat : Masih kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat khususnya petani. Masih ada nya oknum pemerintah yang nakal dan tidak bertanggung jawab. Kurangnya ketegasan hukum. Kata Kunci: Evaluasi Program, Bantuan Pengembangan Unit
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan dan Kualitas Produk terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen Peacockoffie Gombel Semarang
Authors: Handyana Savira Widya , Waloejo Handojo Djoko , Hidayat Wahyu
Published: January 2024

One of the culinary business that are currently popular is a coffee shop. Due to the growing number of coffee shops in Semarang, business owners compete for customers to maintain their existence. One of the main factors in winning the competition is developing high consumer satisfaction. Good service quality and good product quality effect high consumer satisfaction. However in reality, not all coffee shops have a high level of consumer satisfaction, including Peacockoffie Gombel Semarang. This  study  aims  to  determine  the  impact of  service  quality and product quality on consumer satisfaction Peacockoffie Gombel Semarang. Explanatory research was used as the studys method. The sampling technique used was the non-probability sampling method, while Peacockoffie Gombel Semarang consumers who had made purchases and consume product at least two times in three months served as the studys sample. The study’s results indicated that service quality positively and significantly affected consumer satisfaction. Product quality positively and significantly affected consumer satisfaction. Also, there was a positive and significant effect between service quality and product quality on consumer satisfaction.Kedai kopi merupakan salah satu bisnis kuliner yang saat ini sedang trend. Dengan banyaknya kedai kopi yang bermunculan di Semarang, untuk mempertahankan eksistensinya maka para pengusaha berlomba-lomba bersaing untuk memperebutkan konsumen. Salah satu kunci utama untuk memenangkan persaingan adalah dengan menciptakan kepuasan konsumen yang tinggi. Kepuasan konsumen yang tinggi dapat dipengaruhi oleh kualitas pelayanan yang baik dan kualitas produk yang baik. Namun, pada kenyataannya tidak semua kedai kopi memiliki tingkat kepuasan konsumen yang tinggi termasuk Peacockoffie Gombel Semarang. Tipe penelitian yang digunakan adalah explanatory research. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode non-probability sampling, sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah konsumen Peacockoffie Gombel Semarang yang sudah pernah melakukan pembelian dan mengkonsumsi produk minimal 2 kali dalam 3 bulan. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen, begitu juga dengan kualitas produk yang berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen, serta terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara kualitas pelayanan dan kualitas produk terhadap kepuasan konsumen.
Pengaruh Celebrity Endorser, Brand Identity, dan Perceived Value terhadap Repurchase Intention Produk Kosmetik Wardah di Kota Semarang
Authors: Novitasari Syifa Aulia Anjun , Listyorini Sari , Farida Naili
Published: January 2024

In recent years, sales of Wardah's cosmetic products have fluctuated. This study aims to determine the effect of celebrity endorser, brand identity, and perceived value on repurchase intention of Wardah cosmetic products in Semarang City. This type of research is explanatory research using a sampling technique, namely nonprobability sampling technique with purposive sampling method. The sample in this study was 100 consumers of Wardah cosmetic products in the city of Semarang who had purchased at least two times. Tests carried out in this study were validity test, reliability test, correlation coefficient, coefficient of determination, simple and multiple regression, significance test t test and F test using the help of the IBM SPSS version 21 application. This research resulted in celebrity endorsers having an effect on repurchase intention , brand identity has an effect on repurchase intention, perceived value has an effect on repurchase intention and together celebrity endorsers, brand identity, and perceived value have an effect on repurchase intention. The advice given to Wardah is that celebrity endorsers can provide detailed and clear product explanations and use interesting sentences so that the product can be recognized by the public, increase activities using themes from Wardah's slogans, and increase innovation so that the quality of Wardah's products is getting better. Pada beberapa tahun terakhir, penjualan produk kosmetik Wardah mempunyai tingkat penjualan yang masih fluktuatif. Penelitian ini mempunyai tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh celebrity endorser, brand identity, dan perceived value terhadap repurchase intention produk kosmetik Wardah di Kota Semarang. Tipe penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksplanatori yang menggunakan teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu teknik nonprobability sampling dengan metode purposive sampling. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 100 responden konsumen produk kosmetik Wardah di Kota Semarang yang telah melakukan pembelian minimal lebih dari dua kali. Pengujian yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini yaitu uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, koefisien korelasi, koefisien determinasi, regresi sederhana dan berganda, uji signifikansi uji t dan uji F dengan menggunakan bantuan aplikasi IBM SPSS version 21. Penelitian ini menghasilkan yaitu celebrity endorser berpengaruh terhadap repurchase intention, brand identity berpengaruh terhadap repurchase intention, perceived value berpengaruh terhadap repurchase intention dan secara bersama-sama celebrity endorser, brand identity, dan perceived value berpengaruh terhadap repurchase intention. Saran yang diberikan kepada Wardah yaitu celebrity endorser dapat memberikan penjelasan produk dengan rinci dan jelas serta menggunakan kalimat yang menarik agar produk dapat dikenal oleh masyarakat, memperbanyak kegiatan dengan menggunakan tema dari slogan Wardah, serta meningkatkan inovasi agar kualitas produk Wardah semakin baik.
Pengaruh Harga Produk dan Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan pada Pelanggan Indihome PT Telkom Indonesia Jepara
Authors: Sitanggang Teresia , Farida Naili , Purbawati Dinalestari
Published: January 2024

Customer satisfaction when using service products is influenced by price and service quality. Based on the data obtained, sales of Indihome Jepara WiFi subscription packages have fluctuated. This study aims to determine the effect between price and service quality on customer satisfaction. The sample of this research is 100 Indihome Jepara WiFi customers. This type of research is explanatory research. Data collection was carried out through preliminary interviews and questionnaires. Data analysis with regression test and significance test. The results showed that: 1) price has a positive effect on customer satisfaction, 2) service quality has a positive effect on customer satisfaction, 3) price and service quality have a positive effect on customer satisfaction. Researchers suggest that PT. Telkom Indonesia Jepara can reconsider in setting package prices that are in accordance with the customer's purchasing power and can provide a better quality of service.Kepuasan pelanggan saat menggunakan produk jasa diperngaruhi oleh harga dan kualitas pelayanan. Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh, penjualan paket berlangganan WiFi Indihome Jepara mengalami fluktuasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh antara harga dan kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Sampel dari penelitian ini adalah 100 pelanggan WiFi Indihome Jepara. Tipe penelitian ini adalah explanatory research. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara pendahuluan dan kuesioner. Data analisis dengan uji regresi dan uji signifikansi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) harga berpengaruh positif terhadap kepuasan pelanggan, 2) kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh positif terhadap kepuasan pelanggan, 3) harga dan kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh positif terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Peneliti menyarankan agar PT. Telkom Indonesia Jepara dapat mempertimbangkan lagi dalam menetapkan harga paket yang sesuai dengan daya beli pelanggan dan dapat memberikan kualitas pelayanan yang lebih baik.
Variation of financial benefits from provisioning ecosystem services between nearby and distant users in Partnership Forest Management in Nepal
Authors: Neupane T. , Jha P. , Paudel P. , Paudel D. , Bhusal P. , Rijal A. , Bhandari H.M.
Published: January 2024

Partnership Forest Management (PFM) in Nepal was initiated to balance the supply of forest products between nearby and distant users' communities in the Terai region of Nepal. This study in Buddha Shanti Partnership forest analyzed the financial benefits of provisioning services and
identified the socio-economic attributes influencing such benefits. A financial analysis of provisioning services was carried out using user prices outlined in the Operational Plan of the forest and on market-price-based approaches. This shows that timber provided more benefits to distant
users, while nearby users have reaped more financial gains from fuelwood and fodder. Analysis revealed that home-to-forest distance, along with landholdings and livestock unit are the major factors impacting the overall financial benefits. This shows that the inclusion of distant users in
PFM has provided financial benefits from provisioning services to those users.
Dynamics of gender in agroforestry management and its impact on household income: a case study in Bendosari, Pujon, Malang, Indonesia
Authors: Triwanto J. , Rahayu E.M. , Suhermanto O.D. , Kurniawan A. , Muttaqin T.
Published: January 2024

This study analyses the participation of women and men and the impact of agroforestry on farmers' income in Bendosari Village, Indonesia. The role of women was studied specifically in agroforestry management through an in-depth interview method that was applied to 97 agroforestry farmers.
Women's participation tends to be low in enterprises that are considered as men's domain but the results showed that agroforestry has significant potential to benefit women. The contribution of agroforestry shows that variable x (type of agroforestry, selling price of marketed products, amount
of fertilizer, and production cost expenditure) has a correlation to variable y (household income). Based on the allocation of labour time, men contribute more than women. Decision-making in determining the types of crops other than staple crops, post-production activities and financial management
is done jointly by husbands and wives, while decision-making in family finances is decided by wives alone.
Experimental study of uniaxial compressive mechanical properties of rough jointed rock masses based on 3D printing
Authors: Yuan Pu , Li Aobo , Chen Changning , Lu Xuefeng
Published: January 2024

Roughness and inclination are important factors affecting the strength and deformation properties of jointed rock masses. Serrated joint specimens with varying joint roughness coefficient (JRC) and inclination angle were manufactured by 3D printing technique and cement mortar material. Then, uniaxial compression tests were performed for serrated joint specimens. The results show that when inclination angle equals 0° or 90°, the stress–strain curves of serrated joint specimens with various JRC values are basically the same and display a similar variation trend as that of the complete specimen, hence JRC presents a very little impact. When inclination angle varies from 30° to 60°, the stress–strain curves display a significant difference for various JRC values. Both the compressive strength and peak strain increase with the JRC value. With the increase in JRC value, the stress–strain curve exhibits a stress drop point, and with the further increase in JRC value, the stress drop point obviously delays or disappears directly. Variation in uniaxial compressive strength and deformation modulus with inclination angle is approximately U-shape for serrated joint specimens and displays typical anisotropic characteristics. Due to the variation in inclination angles and JRC values, failure modes of serrated joint specimens under uniaxial compression varies from splitting tensile or shear slip failure to compound tensile and shear failure. Rough serrated joint has a strengthening effect on the resistance ability to vertical load, and large roughness can effectively slow down the shear slip failure of jointed rock masses.
Stand-up for integration: stand-up comedy and its effects on social integration of expats and other migrants
Authors: Tesnohlidkova Olivera
Published: January 2024

This paper explores the effects that stand-up comedy performed by expats and other migrants can have on social integration of migrants. The study is situated in the Czech Republic where migrant population is growing fast and the necessity for exploring successful integration strategies increases. The study is designed as ethnographic research which relies on participant observations – attending and recording stand-up performances; semi-structured qualitative interviews with comedians; and informal interviews with audience members. The main findings identify three key aspects through which stand-up comedy can foster social integration of migrants: community-building and a nurturing a sense of belonging; acquiring cultural competencies of the host culture; and enabling inter-cultural understanding through cultural exchange.
From I to we in humor research: a systematic review of the antecedents and consequences of humor in groups
Authors: Gheorghe Andreea , Curșeu Petru Lucian
Published: January 2024

While most of the literature has focused on the individual-level effects of humor, the number of studies addressing and analyzing humor in its social context as a group-level phenomenon has also started to increase. Yet there is still increased heterogeneity of results, as well as problems regarding conceptualization and measurement of humor in groups. To further our understanding of humor as an emergent multilevel construct, we conducted a systematic literature review on the antecedents and consequences of humor in groups. The findings indicate that factors such as group composition, interpersonal familiarity, task structure, trust, cohesion, positive team environment, communication norms, communication channels, and timing dynamics play important roles in the emergence and type of humor expressed within groups. The consequences of humor in groups include the emergence of cohesion, the delineation of group boundaries and identity formation, influence on group atmosphere and affective dynamics, facilitation of collective coping and team engagement, and potential effects on team performance. We discuss research progress and gaps, and conclude by outlining future research directions.
CFD simulation for comparative of hydrodynamic effects in biochemical reactors using population balance model with varied inlet gas distribution profiles
Authors: Ni Shenzhou , Zhao Tong , Sun Zehui , Wang Wei , Su Kuizu
Published: January 2024

The operational efficiency of the airlift reactors relies significantly on the aeration and mixing provided by the inlet system. The diffused aeration system is the most energy-intensive component affecting the operation of the bioreactor, accounting for 45–75 % of the energy costs. This study presents a coupled CFD-PBM to investigate the collective impacts of multiple bubble diameters, variations in inlet gas distribution types, and flow rates on the hydrodynamic characteristics of bubble columns. The simulation results were validated through comprehensive comparisons with experimental data. The experimental data and simulations of the single bubble size model (SBSM) and multi-bubble size model (MBSM) were compared, proposing an enhanced inlet gas distribution type. The results indicate a close resemblance between the MBSM data and the experimental results, with an error margin not exceeding 5 %. Moreover, different flow rates were found to cause varying sensitivities in the bubble size distribution (BSD) within the column. Furthermore, the simulation results validate the similarity between lift coefficients and critical diameters to experiments and shed light on favorable conditions for reactor design. The key findings of this study encompass: (1) the use of MBSM can accurately predict the tower system characteristics; (2) the column circulation is intensified with small inlet bubble size and high gas velocity, which is favorable for chemical reactions and microbial aggregation to proceed; and (3) the BSD is not sensitive to the inlet gas distribution type at high flow rates.
Effects of different sous-vide cooking conditions on the chemical, physical, microbiological, and sensory quality of fish and shrimp during storage at 3 °C
Authors: Gokoglu Nalan , Yatmaz Hanife Aydan , Ceylan Afsin , Gumuş Bahar , Toktas Bulent , Korun Jale
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in the quality of fish (Argyrosomus regius) and shrimp (Penaeus japonicus) cooked with sous-vide. Vacuum-packed fish fillets and shrimps were cooked with the sous-vide method under different temperature-time conditions and stored at 3 °C. Lower volatile bases and trimethylamine were found with cooking sous-vide than in control samples (cooked in an oven). Microbiological analysis results showed that the sous-vide cooking method provides bacterial inhibition in fish and shrimp. The sensory properties of samples cooked with sous-vide were found to be better than those of the traditional method. Sous-vide cooking did not affect the L* value of fish but affected that of shrimp. Sous-vide cooking resulted in higher a* values and lower hardness, gumminess, and chewiness values. As a result, sous-vide cooking increased the shelf life of fish and shrimp, reduced cooking loss, preserved color and texture, and provided microbial safety.
Advanced topographic-geodetic surveys and GNSS methodologies in urban planning
Authors: Madimarova Gulmira , Nurpeissova Toleuzhan , Ormambekova Azhar , Suleimenova Diana , Zhildikbayeva Aizhan
Published: January 2024

The relevance of the problem examined is the need for research to ensure the safety and efficiency of construction and operation of utility networks, in light of the rapid development and growth of urban infrastructure. The purpose of this research is to explore and evaluate the application of topographic-geodetic studies in the context of the design and construction of utilities. The methods used include analytical method, classification method, functional method, statistical method, synthesis method. At the preparatory stage of works the schedule of all stages of project implementation was developed, coordinate and height systems accepted in the territory of the settlement, topographic and geodetic materials, general plans, detailed planning plans, and schemes of settlement development were established. Executive surveys, the territory of Aksukent settlement, and other materials and documents identified in the process of preparatory works were collected and analysed. Using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) data of plan-altitude substantiation and aerial photography were obtained, orthophoto map in WGS84 and MSC coordinate system of the Aksukent settlement territory was obtained. To update the data on existing points of the state geodetic network, complexes of geodetic measurements and calculations were performed and parameters (key) of transformation between WGS84 and WCS coordinate systems were obtained. In the course of the field works, deciphering work was performed based on the obtained orthophoto. The inventory of engineering networks was conducted, which included engineering-geodetic surveys of underground and surface engineering networks (sewerage, water supply, gas supply, heating mains), and engineering-geodetic surveys of overhead and underground cable power lines. The results of the survey of the traces of engineering communications on the territory of Aksukent village were agreed with the balance holders of networks JSC “Turkestan Regional Telecommunications Directorate Kazakhtelecom”, JSC “KazTransGas Aimak”, LLP “Sairam Tazalyk”, LLP “Ontustik Zharyk Transit”. The research is of practical significance, as it contributes to the accurate determination of network parameters, identification of potential problem areas and ensuring effective planning and management of engineering projects.
Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Greek version of the Movement Imagery Questionnaire-3 (MIQ-3)
Authors: Christakou Anna , Siampanou Vasiliki , Spagoulakis Dimitrios , Koumantakis George A.
Published: January 2024

Objectives

Motor imagery is widely used to enhance patients’ response to treatment via cognitive and neurophysiological processes. As a result, cross-cultural validation of the Movement Imagery Questionnaire-3 (MIQ-3) in the Greek population was deemed necessary.

Methods

The cross-cultural adaptation method in Greek was followed for the MIQ-3. It was then administered to 150 participants and its face, construct validity (exploratory factor analysis and known-groups validity), test-retest reliability, and internal consistency were assessed.

Results

The MIQ-3 demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s α=0.90). The intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) for test-retest reliability of each factor were low: ICC=0.049−0.293. However, the standard error of the measurement (SEM) data was within acceptable limits (13.5–17.2 % of the grand mean) for all three sub-sections of the MIQ-3. Factor analysis confirmed the three-factor structure of the questionnaire. No differences between male and female participants or those with different levels of athletic involvement (intensity of physical activity and practice level) were identified.

Conclusions

The MIQ-3 appears to be a valid instrument that can be used to assess motor imagery in a Greek population. It can be uniformly applied to participants of different sexes and athletic involvement. Its reliability, though, requires further research.
Investigating the relationship between the speed of automatization and linguistic abilities: data collection during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Blake Ashley , Dąbrowska Ewa
Published: January 2024

Our research explores the relationship between cognition and language. The focus of this paper is to discuss how we embarked upon remote data collection with children during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study we investigate cognitive processes of non-verbal intelligence, working memory, implicit statistical learning, and speed of automatization (measured with the multiple-trial Tower of Hanoi puzzle). Here we focus primarily on the speed of automatization, partly because of theoretical interest, and because it is more difficult to adapt to an online format due to the motor component of the task. We established a hybrid method of data collection where the researcher was present online to guide children through a battery of language and cognitive tasks. We used a videoconferencing platform, a digital visualiser, and a physical puzzle which we posted to each child prior to commencing the research sessions. We also designed an online version of the puzzle with support from the Getting Data project. We discuss the methodology of our study and the lessons learned during remote data collection.
Concrete constructions or messy mangroves? How modelling contextual effects on constructional alternations reflect theoretical assumptions of language structure
Authors: Glynn Dylan , Mikkelsen Olaf
Published: January 2024

Depending on the theory of language employed, the paradigmatic and lexical variation associated with a given composite form-meaning pair is treated in different ways. First, variation can be treated as independent of the constructional semantics, an approach typical of modular theories. Second, paradigmatic variation can be considered indicative of constructional semantics; its variation constituting networks of closely related families of constructions. This is a common approach in construction grammar. Third, there exists a trend in cognitive linguistics and construction grammar to treat grammatical constructions as non-discrete emergent clusters of many-to-many form-meaning mappings. This study explores the possibility of extending current methods for quantitatively modelling construction grammar to an approach that does not assume discrete grammatical constructions. The speaker choice examined consists of the English future constructions will and BE going to and their use in contemporary informal British English. The constructions are examined with the behavioural profile approach. Three different regression modelling methods are applied to the grammatical alternations, each operationalizing one of the theoretical assumptions. While the results show that all three approaches are feasible and comparable in predictive accuracy, model interpretation becomes increasingly difficult with added complexity.
The crystal structure of 2,3-difluoro-11H-benzo-[4,5]imidazo[2,1-a]isoindol-11-one, C14H6F2N2O
Authors: Tu Zhen-Long , Sun Bangjin
Published: January 2024

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Effect of CNT film interleaves on the flexural properties and strength after impact of CFRP composites
Authors: Li Jianbin , Zhang Zhifang , Fu Jiyang , Liang Zhihong , Hui David , Ramakrishnan Karthik Ram
Published: January 2024

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), with their high strength, modulus, and large aspect ratio, have emerged as a frontrunner in nano-reinforcements. In this study, CNT films (CNTFs) were inserted between carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) prepregs and were cured together to form interleaved composite laminates. The influence of CNTF interleaves on the flexural and interlaminar properties of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates is investigated. Three different types of FRP specimens were tested, namely, 0CNTs-CFRP, 2CNTs-CFRP, and 4CNTs-CFRP. The surface and internal damage characteristics and mechanism of CNTF were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy and computed tomography testing methods. The results showed that the flexural strength of 0° CNTs-CFRP beams increased by 3.79 and 14.34% for 2CNTs-CFRP and 4CNTs-CFRP, respectively, while the flexural modulus increased by 7.33 and 13.76%, respectively. It was also found that the damage area and overall deformation after impact with the energy of 5 J was reduced in the CNTF interleaved composite beams. This work has confirmed that the mechanical properties of FRP laminates can be improved by conveniently inserting CNTF during stacking prepregs in the manufacturing process. However, there is a reduction in the flexure after impact properties of the CNTF-CFRP composites, suggesting that the interface between CNTF and FRP layers should be optimized for high residual strength.
Catalase expression is an independent prognostic marker in liver hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Chen Yu-Chia , Chen Hsin-Hung , Chen Po-Ming
Published: January 2024

Objectives

Liver hepatocellular carcinoma (LIHC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer and originates from hepatocytes, the main functional cells of the liver. It is a serious and aggressive cancer with a generally poor prognosis, especially when diagnosed at advanced stages. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been detected in LIHC and are involved in carcinogenesis and tumor progression. Here, a comprehensive analysis was performed to evaluate the effects of ROS-related genes on the prognosis of LIHC.

Methods

Using bioinformatical tools including Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA2) and Q-omics, a comprehensive analysis was performed to evaluate the effects of ROS-related genes, including superoxide dismutases (SODs), glutathione peroxidases (GPXs), peroxiredoxins (PRDXs) and catalase (CAT) on the prognosis of LIHC using The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) dataset and identified the most appropriate candidate genes. Then we further explored their effects on LIHC cell proliferation and drug selection for LIHC treatment.

Results

We found that CAT expression was significantly downregulated in late stage’s LIHC tissues compared to normal liver or early stage’s LIHC tissues, and high CAT expression was correlated with a favorable survival prognosis in LIHC. The expression of the CAT gene was associated with an inhibition of the “cell cycle” pathway. HepG2 and Hep3B cells’ growth was increased with a decrease in CAT expression by silencing its mRNA. As silencing of CAT in HepG2 and Hep3B cells, and its association with an increase in the expression of PLK1, CCNB1, CDC20, and PTTG1. A comparative 426 drug response in LIHC cells with different CAT expression, SU11274, a Met inhibitor, could serve as a therapeutic option when CAT levels are low in LIHC cells.

Conclusions

Our findings revealed that Met inhibitors could potentially control tumor progression and be used as a therapeutic option against LIHC with low CAT.
Hydrogen as an energy carrier: constraints and opportunities
Authors: Armaroli Nicola , Bandini Elisa , Barbieri Andrea
Published: January 2024

The use of molecular hydrogen (H2) in the energy sector faces several technical and economic hurdles related to its chemical and physical properties, particularly volumetric energy density and mass. The production, transport and storage of hydrogen, both in gas and liquid form, are intrinsically inefficient and expensive. Moreover, the mass production of green hydrogen would preferably use surpluses of renewable electricity that will be largely available not before the next decade. To fulfill the great potential of H2 in the decarbonization of the global economy – which should greatly accelerate – applications must be carefully selected, favoring for instance hard-to-abate sectors with respect to low-temperature residential heating or long-distance transportation versus light duty vehicles. In the meantime, research on production, transportation and storage of H2 must substantially leap forward.
Genesis, Features and Prospects for the Development of Digital Fashion
Authors: Biliakovych Liana , Derman Lilia , Oborska Svitlana , Naumenko Oksana , Vovk Alina
Published: January 2024

In the modern world, the fashion industry is constantly evolving, and digital technologies are having an increasingly significant impact on its development. Therefore, the research relevance is determined by the need to explore the features of modern digital fashion concerning the commercial aspect, ethical issues and concept of sustainable fashion. This research aims to predict the prospects for the development of digital fashion in the fashion and design industry, and is based on the following methods: analytical, comparative, generalisation and systematisation methods. The study results showed that digital fashion is becoming increasingly popular among well-known brands, designers and fashion houses, while the commercial use of digital fashion is expanding thanks to the non-fungible token (NFT) platform and other digital tools. At the same time, the research also identifies ethical issues related to the protection of intellectual property in digital reality. Furthermore, the research analyses the segmentation of the digital fashion market and forecasts the development of this industry until 2030 and beyond. In terms of the relationship with the concept of sustainable fashion, it is found that digital fashion can contribute to sustainable development by reducing the use of physical resources and preserving the environment.
A bátaapáti radioaktívhulladék-tároló kamráinak szeizmoakusztikus szempontú geoinformatikai vizsgálata
Authors: Szujó Gábor , Szabó Balázs
Published: January 2024

A Bátaapáti Nemzeti Radioaktívhulladék-tárolót bányászati módszerekkel granitoid képződményben hozták létre. A befogadó kőzettestet változásait monitorozza az üregkialakítás óta üzemelő szeiz- moakusztikus mérőhálózat. Jelen munka a geoinformatikai módszerekre épít és olyan Földrajzi Információs Rendszerre írt automatizált kódokat mutat be, melyek segítenek kiszűrni a nagy tömegű szeizmoakusztikus források közül a hibás térbeli pozícióval rendelkező pontokat. A rosszul bemért pontok vertikálisan mutatják a legnagyobb pontatlanságot, tehát a szenzorok kiosztását mindezen eredmények mentén lehetne újratervezni. A megfelelő pozíciójú emissziós források legintenzívebb pontjai a szomszédos tárolókamrák oldalfalai közötti, illetve a kamrák vájvége mentén detektált törés- rendszerhez közeli térrészeken mutathatók ki. A pontforrások és a tárolókamrák távolsági viszonya alapján a vágat körüli roncsolt/megzavart kőzetzóna kiterjedésére is lehetett utalni, ami egy hét méteres kőzetövet jelent.