bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFFICIENCY EVALUATION OF IN-HOUSE SOFTWARE FOR CONTROL COMPUTING FACILITIES OF DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
Authors:   Doctoral student of the Department of Multimedia Technologies, Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Rahmatillo Khudoyberdiev
Published: June 2024

The article discusses the justification and selection of criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of software used in control computing facilities (CCF) for data transmission systems (DTS). It focuses on two main types of CCS with a multi-step program execution pattern and a limited number of load sources. The effectiveness of in-house software by using statistical modeling of CCF functioning is also evaluated in the article. It proposes a methodology for assessing the in-house software's effectiveness forCCF of DTS, which would help determine how well the developed software meets the basic requirements for CCF functioning.
STUDY BY MODELING THE ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS
Authors:   Andijan machine-building institute, Uzbekistan, Bakhadirovna Turgunova Nadirakhon
Published: June 2024

This article discusses the process of developing a device for producing semiconductor elements operating on the basis of the thermoelectric phenomenon. The focus is on methods and technologies that improve the efficiency of thermoelectric converters. The article describes the main stages of device design, as well as an analysis of its functional characteristics. The results of experimental studies are presented, confirming the high efficiency and reliability of the developed device.
MOVING TO MODERN MARKETING TODAY
Authors:   Doctor of Philosophy, Marketing and logistics faculty, Tashkent State University of Economics, Uzbekistan, Shovkatovich Khabibullaev Anvar
Published: June 2024

Marketing is the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.Although marketing has always been crucial to building a company's reputation and fostering growth, our approach to promoting goods and services has evolved significantly over time. Technology, social media, smart gadgets, and easy access to the internet have all contributed to the evolution of marketing, making conventional approaches useless for generating steady growth.
Analysis of the Economic Value of the Conservation of Tidal Flat
Authors:   The Korean Data Analysis Society, Lee Joo Suk , Choi Eun Chul
Published: June 2024

Tidal flats serve as a buffer zone between land and sea, providing a habitat and breeding ground for various intertidal and marine organisms, and play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem by purifying various pollutants that flow from land to sea. Despite the significant value of tidal flats, research on this subject remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the value of preserving tidal flats using contingent valuation method (CVM) analysis based on survey data. Among 1,000 respondents, only 331 expressed a willingness to pay (WTP) for the conservation of tidal flats. Given the high proportion of non-paying respondents, this study utilized the spike and Turnbull models to compare estimates. The results from the Turnbull method estimated the WTP at 1,855 KRW, which was approximately half that derived from the Spike model. As the Turnbull estimate represents the lower bound of WTP, utilizing the estimate from the Spike model is deemed more appropriate. Additionally, the study differentiated between respondents willing and unwilling to visit tidal flats to derive separate WTP values for use and non-use values of tidal flat conservation. The non-use value was estimated at 1,741.5 KRW, while the use value was determined to be 4,179.2 KRW.
The effect of 6P factors in ski resort marketing mix on participation satisfaction and customer loyalty
Authors:   The Korean Data Analysis Society, Lee Yu-Min , Shin Jin-Ho
Published: June 2024

This study was conducted to determine how the 6P factors of ski resort marketing mix affect participation satisfaction and customer loyalty to provide methods to prevent the departure of existing customers, attract new customers, and strengthen competitiveness with other ski resorts. Therefore, three ski resorts located in Pyeongchang-gun (Yongpyeong, Phoenix Park, Alpensia), where the 2018 Winter Olympics were held, High1 Resort, which was included in the X3 Season Pass, an integrated season ticket in Gangwon-do, and Jisan Resort and Gonjiam Reasort located in Gyeonggi-do, close to the metropolitan area, were selected as a population, and adult men and women in their 20s or older were selected as samples. The survey method used the convenience sampling method among the non-probability sampling methods, and the survey was conducted online using a Google questionnaire. The survey period was conducted from October 7, 2023 to November 7, 2023, and 353 people were selected as valid samples and used for the analysis of the results, excluding data that were deemed to have been omitted for unfaithful answers and part of the survey. For data processing, frequency analysis, exploratory factor analysis, intra-question consistency, correlation analysis, and simple and multiple regression analysis were performed, and the SPSS (ver. 21.0) program was used. As a result of the study, first, it was found that among the 6P factors of ski resort marketing mix, people and products affect participation satisfaction in order. Second, it was found that the participation satisfaction in ski resorts had a statistically significant effect on both attitudinal loyalty and behavioral loyalty of customer loyalty. Third, among the six factors of ski resort marketing mix, people, products, and prices were found to have an effect on attitudinal loyalty, and people, products, and promotion were found to have an effect on behavioral loyalty.
EVALUATION OF WOOD DAMAGE AND FRACTURE BEHAVIOR BASED ON ENERGY ENTROPY OF ACOUSTIC EMISSION SIGNALS
Authors: ZHANG XIN , LI MING , FANG SAIYIN , MAO FEILONG , YANG LONGFEI , ZHAO YUE , QIN GEZHOU
Published: June 2024

In order to assess the damage and fracture behavior of wood under continuous loading, an energy entropy and b-value associated with the acoustic emission (AE) signal were defined to quantitatively describe the release of strain energy during loading. Firstly, the acoustic emission signals of the wood in the three-point bending test were collected. This paper presents the concept of energy entropy according to the definition of information entropy. In order to further evaluate the strain energy intensity released by the damage behavior of the wood specimen, the acoustic emission b-value was defined. Finally, by jointly analysing the dynamics of these two parameters, the test process can be divided into three phases. The results show that even in the elastic phase, micro-destructive behavior occur inside the wood specimen; in the plastic phase, the wood specimen is not only subjected to macroscopic damage, but also often accompanied by fine cracks inside.
Quality of customer service in Malecón 2000 commercial premises
Authors: Menéndez Ledesma María José , Romo Álvarez Magaly de Jesús , May-Ling Hoppe Sheylah
Published: June 2024

The quality of customer service is fundamental for the complete experience of the buyer. This result responds to the research project "Training programme to improve customer service in the commercial premises of Malecon 2000 in the city of Guayaquil" of the Higher Technology in Sales course at TES. The objective of this study is to analyse the perception of citizens on the existence of clear and concise signage at key points of the Malecon 2000 in Guayaquil, the sample was composed of young people, adults and seniors in a range of 20 to 70 years old residents in the city of Guayaquil; a descriptive and exploratory type of research was applied with a descriptive quantitative technique. The instrument used was a survey designed in Google Forms. According to the results obtained, and the comparative authors, it is evident that the lack of information and signage in Malecon 2000 is a significant problem, significant concerns were observed regarding the cleanliness and maintenance of public areas, the availability of guards and the perception of security.
Use of technology in the dissemination of diabetes promotion and prevention programmes
Authors: Naula Chucay Luis Enrique , Quizhpi Palchizaca Deicy Dolores , León Hurtado Patricia Alexandra , Ochoa Nieto John Sebastian , Cabrera Pizarro Viviana Stefania
Published: June 2024

Diabetes mellitus, a common endocrine pathology in these times of the 21st century, where many people of different etiological groups present it due to different risk factors. This pathology changes the life of the person, even more, if they do not carry out an adequate management of diabetes mellitus, because in the long term it increases the risks of presenting other chronic pathologies that can complicate the state of health and the prognosis of the individual's life. For this literature review research project: "Use of technology in the dissemination of diabetes promotion and prevention programmes" with the general objective: To promote the use of technology in the dissemination of diabetes promotion and prevention programmes; a qualitative and analytical approach was used, using databases such as google scholar, elsevier, pubmed, Taylor & Francis, Scielo, etc. At the end of the research it was concluded that the application of technology in programmes for the promotion and prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus has had a positive impact on its use, allowing a greater possibility for the population to take part in the programmes and reduce their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Analysis of the carbon footprint of electric vehicles in relation to their life cycle
Authors: Rubio Terán Juan Carlos , Vásconez Almeida Esteban David
Published: June 2024

In order to determine the environmental impact of electric vehicles (EVs), a comparative analysis was made between the CO2 emissions of internal combustion vehicles (ICEs) during their entire life cycle and the emissions of electric vehicles. This study sought to have a more realistic perspective. For this purpose, the life cycle of both types of vehicles was divided into three phases, calculating the kg of CO2 emitted during each of them. The results showed the significant difference in CO2 emissions generated by both types of vehicles, with ICVs generating 32,492 kg of CO2 more than EVs with NCM lithium-ion batteries and 32,403.7 kg of CO2 for those with LFP batteries. Once the analysis was done, it was determined that EVs are an appropriate response to the environmental crisis that the world is currently facing.
Innovative educational practices through the use of ICT in the teaching-learning process: A diagnostic study
Authors: Fernández Rodríguez Martha , Mariduña Arroyave Milton Rafael , Rumbaut Rangel Dayron
Published: June 2024

The article presents the main results of the diagnosis carried out by students and teachers of the Digital Educational Competences program of the Instituto Superior Espíritu Santo, on the teaching-learning process in relation to innovative educational practices and the creative and efficient use of ICT. The research was based on the theoretical references related to educational innovation and technological resources, and on the data obtained from the research instruments applied to teachers, students and directors of Basic Education; which allowed the analysis and understanding of the problem and to establish as a study objective to determine the current state of the teaching-learning process in relation to the creative and efficient use of ICT and innovation in educational institutions in the city of Guayaquil. A qualitative methodology is used and an exploratory and hermeneutic type of research is developed based on the emergent paradigm, which allows the subjects of the study to actively participate in the research process; the theoretical methods used are analysis-synthesis and inductive-deductive; within the empirical methods, observation, interview and survey are used; and in the processing of the survey results, the percentage analysis is used. The main results are related to the lack of adequate technological resources and insufficient access to the Internet, which exacerbates the existing disparities in education; the low development of digital competencies of teachers and the resistance to change that hinders the adoption of new digital tools and innovative practices in the classroom.
Perception of Prosodic Speech Features: Final Intonation and Word Stress for EFL Learners
Authors: Uzun Tarık
Published: June 2024

The acquisition of intelligible pronunciation in a second language (L2) hinges on successfully managing the perception and production of speech features. In this regard, prosodic speech features, particularly intonation and word stress are of critical importance. This study investigates the diagnostic perception test results of the learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) (N=125) in Turkish higher education context, analyzing their scores on intonation and word stress sections. The results reveal that participants performed better on identifying final intonation patterns compared to word stress items while both areas demonstrated certain challenges. Scores were lower for items with final falling intonation, particularly evident in interrogative wh- / how questions, suggesting complexities in processing this feature. Additionally, word stress accuracy decreased with increasing syllable count. No significant correlation was observed between intonation and word stress scores. These findings highlight the importance of recognizing intonation and word stress as distinct yet interconnected aspects of pronunciation, calling for effective instructional approaches to address these key components of L2 sound system.
A PRAGMATIC STUDY OF FOOTBALL INTERPRETERS’ FACEWORK IN MEDIATED PLAYER INTERVIEWS AND PRESS CONFERENCES
Authors: Özsöz Burak
Published: June 2024

The paper explores the football interpreters’ facework behaviour through a qualitative analysis of interpreted player interviews and post-match press conferences. It presents a case study based on examples from a small corpus of six transcripts of publicly displayed football-related multi-party interpreted talk. Characterized by an organized structure, press interviews and conferences can pre-determine the contributions of all parties to the interaction towards the common goal of the institution they represent. In this context, based on face negotiation theory that distinguishes between individualism and collectivism, the study aims to question interpreters’ traditional role as impartial intermediaries in conflict situations. The analysis has shown that when football interpreters are faced with conflicting role expectations with respect to facework, they opt to reduce or omit threats in their renditions in attempt to protect the goals of the group they align themselves with.
Futbolcularda Quadriceps Açısının Çeviklik ve Anaerobik Güce Etkisi
Authors: Koç Mustafa , Yılmaz Coşkun
Published: June 2024

Çalışmamızın amacı erkek futbolcularda Q açısının çeviklik ve anaerobik güce etkisinin incelenmesidir. Çalışmaya katılan tüm deneklerin vücut kompozisyon parametrelerini belirlemek için Gaia 359 Plus BodyPass biyoelektrik empedans vücut analizörü kullanıldı. Anaerobik güç parametrelerini ölçmek için Wingate ergometresi kullanıldı. Q açısını (QA) belirlemek için Baseline marka manuel gonyometre ile yapıldı. Futbolcuların çeviklikleri ise 505 çeviklik testi ile ölçüldü. Elde edilen verilerin analizi SPSS 22 paket programında uygulandı. Normal dağılım gösterdiği tespit edilen verilere, ANOVA testi ve basit regresyon testleri uygulandı. Çalışmada kullanılan şekiller GraphPad Prism 8.4.2 programında yapıldı. Çalışmamıza katılan futbolcuların ortalamalarında baktığımızda, yaş 19,44±1,34 yıl, vücut ağırlığı 66,41±6,2 kg, boy uzunluğu 1,78±1,33 cm, VKİ 21,52±1,71 kg/m2 olarak tespit edildi. Çalışmaya katılan sol dominant ayağa sahip futbolcularda QA’nın peak power (PP) ve avarage power (AP) çıktılarını etkilediği tespit edildi. Sol dominant ayaklı futbolcularda QA’sındaki artışın 505 çeviklik koşu performansını olumlu etkilediği tespit edildi (p=0,019). Sol dominant ayak Q açısının çevikliği yordadığı ve varyansın %56,9’unu açıkladığı tespit edildi. Sağ dominant ayağa sahip futbolcularda QA’nın PP ve AP çıktılarını etkilediği tespit edildi (p
Analyzing the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Economies of Major European Sports Clubs in 2020
Authors: Layadi Issam , Ben Sayah Samir
Published: June 2024

We aim to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the economies of major European sports clubs, including those in England, Spain, Germany, Italy, and France.This study identifies the repercussions of the suspension of numerous professional sports leagues worldwide, putting hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk and affecting the revenues of the sports industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic.This study utilized data obtained from European football leagues for the year 2020 to examine the impact of the COVID-19 situation on major European clubs. Through analysis, we described the effects of the pandemic on these clubs.Key findings include the suspension of numerous professional sports leagues worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, posing a risk to hundreds of thousands of jobs. Additionally, the pandemic had a significant impact on sports industry revenues globally in 2020. Specifically, it was observed that English Premier League clubs' sports companies were particularly affected, experiencing losses ranging between 1.15 and 1.25 billion euros.The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the economy of major world clubs' sports companies, leading to a decline exacerbated by increased indebtedness. With competitions suspended and revenue sources such as match tickets, advertising, and television rights diminished, clubs faced economic strain, lacking the subsidies necessary to cover their financial burdens.
"A Dog's Revenge" Comparative Viability of an Early Modern Verbal, Pictorial, and Dramatic Proverb
Authors: Kısmet Bell Jameson
Published: June 2024

This article presents a comparative study of three media modalities by which the proverb “a dog’s revenge” is presented in the sixteenth and seventeenth century Latin, German, and English contexts. A proverb can be briefly defined as a short pithy saying in general use. However, when one moves beyond a linguistic interpretation to an analysis of the material, these concise sayings that many people know and use assume an instability similar to aphorisms, sententia, maxims, dicta, or other short forms. By comparing the materials of the short proverbial saying “A dog’s revenge” in Erasmus’ Adages (1532), Mathius Holzwart’s emblem book Emblematum Tyrocinia (1581), and William Shakespeare’s seventeenth century drama, Cymbeline (1611), this article emphasizes the viability of the proverb beyond speech acts. Whether oral, graphic, pictorial, dramatic, or some other medium, focus on a proverb’s materiality shows that the life of a proverb is woven into its citationality in various media and materials, not just speech. Unpacking the tension between the signified meaning of proverbial speech and its material form also reveals the potential inviability, or death of the proverb through alternate uses, forgetfulness, or disuse.
Edebiyat Sosyolojisi Bağlamında Karşılaştırmalı Bir Analiz Örneği: “Faust” Efsanesi
Authors: Üstün Kaya Senem
Published: June 2024

Toplumların bilimsel incelenmesi olarak tanımlanan sosyoloji ile edebiyat arasında kayda değer bir ilişki mevcuttur. 20. yüzyıl ile bilimsel bir yöntem olarak kabul edilen edebiyat sosyolojisi (literary sociology) edebi metinlerin anlaşılmasında okuyucuya somut göstergeler sunduğundan zengin bir çalışma kaynağıdır. Toplumun inançları, yazılı veya sözlü kanunları, yaşam tarzı, din olgusu, davranış biçimleri, siyasi hareketliliği, kültürü, dili ve olaylara karşı duygu ve düşünceleri edebiyata yansır ve bu bağlamda, metinleri sosyolojik yöntem ve kuramlar çerçevesinde yorumlamak mümkün olur. Bir edebi eserin sadece yazıldığı dönemi yansıttığı düşünülse de, bazı eserlerin yüzyıllar geçse de okuyucuda aynı etkiyi bırakabileceği olasıdır. Etkileyiciliğini yüzyıllardır kaybetmeyen Goethe’nin “Faust” hikâyesi, örneğin, farklı kültürlerde ve farklı dönemlerde tekrar gün yüzüne çıkmakta ve okuyuculara/izleyicilere aynı duyguları yaşatmaktadır. Alman edebiyatında çok kıymetli bir yere sahip olan ve diğer kültürleri de etkileyen Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’nin Alman sözlü anlatımından türeyen Faust (1806-1832) epik şiiri, metinlerarasılık bağlamında, kurgunun farklı dallarında yüzyıllardır canlandırılmaktadır. Evrensel mesajlar içeren Faust trajedisi 20. yüzyılda Thomas Mann’ın Doktor Faustus (1947) romanı ile karşımıza çıkar. Bu karşılaştırmalı analizin amacı, Aydınlanma Çağı sonrası Romantizm dönemini yansıtan Goethe’nin Faust hikâyesinin nasıl modern dönem Almanyasına uyarlandığını göstermektir. Bu kapsamda, çalışma, hem 19. yüzyıldan 20. yüzyıla kadar geçen dönemde gerçekleşen tarihsel olayların Alman toplumu üzerindeki etkisini hem de bu sosyolojik olayların Alman edebiyatındaki “Faust” efsanesine nasıl yansıdığını içermektedir. Çalışmanın karşılaştırmalı analizi ile yüzyıllar geçse de, Goethe ve Mann’ın okuyucularına “insanoğlunun zaafları yüzünden şeytanın oyunları karşısında zayıf olduğu” mesajını benzer şekilde verdikleri sonucuna varılmıştır.
Quality Control of Ceramic Wall Products Six Sigma Method with Dmaic Tools and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Authors: Rizki Muhammad , Wiyatno Tri Ngudi , Astuti Retno Fitri
Published: June 2024

Considering the importance of increasingly rapid industrial development, business people must be aware of the orientation towards product quality. The manufacturing industry has an important role in industrial development. It is hoped that it will be able to grow and have advantages in industrial development, therefore it is necessary to improve and increase product quality. The company continues to strive to maintain and improve product quality and increase productivity so that customers are satisfied with the products produced. One way that needs to be done is to reduce the number of defective products in the production process. This effort is one way of continuous improvement carried out by PT. ABC and companies operating in the same field. The ceramic wall production process has relatively high demand but still has a high level of defects. Based on information on production data and data on the number of defects for the period January – September 2023, wall ceramic production has a defect rate of 3.86%. Companies must reduce the number of defects to achieve company targets. This research aims to improve the production process of wall ceramics by minimizing the number of defective products. This research uses the six sigma method with the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) tool assisted by the FMEA (Failure Mode and Analysis) method. Corrective action to reduce defects based on the 5 Why analysis is to find out what the problem is and ask "why" and "what is the root of the problem". The research results show that there are 4 types of defects which have a large number of defects, namely Rupture Defects, Application Defects, Peeling Defects and Hole Defects. From the research results, solutions were obtained for the emergence of several types of defects in the wall ceramic production process, namely by providing planning suggestions and corrective actions which are discussed this time. At the defect calculation stage, Broken produces a DPMO value of 29.362 with a sigma level of 3.39 with a sigma level of 3.48, Defect Peeled produces a DPMO value of 28.044 with a sigma level of 3.38, and holes are defective. resulting in a DPMO value of 26,020 with a sigma value of 3.45 from the data calculation results, it is still not enough to meet the company's target at the sigma level, therefore the company must make quality improvements to achieve the main target at the sigma level.
Comparison Study and Analysis of Implementing Activation Function of Machine Learning in MATLAB and FPGA
Authors: Roy Mallika , Nath Paul Jishnu , Sengupta Josita , Bhattacharya Swagata
Published: June 2024

This study examines the implementation and comparative analysis of sigmoid, approximation sigmoid, and hard sigmoid activation functions on FPGA using Verilog HDL and Xilinx ISE simulator and investigates key performance parameters including device usage, clock load, and time characteristics among. The findings suggest that sigmoid functions provide greater accuracy at the expense of larger processors. An approximate sigmoid roughly strikes a balance between accuracy and efficiency, whereas a hard sigmoid is more efficient but imprecise. Comparison of MATLAB results showed the effect of non-stationary computation and lower number, where lower quantization level resulted in improved accuracy. This study highlights the trade-off involved in FPGA-based neural network implementations and fixed- point emphasis. It also suggests future research on reducing the representation and developing effective activation algorithms.
Enhancing Fracture Resistance in Coronal Structure of Endodontically Treated Teeth by Placing Horizontal Posts in Buccolingual Direction: Case Report
Authors: Daokar Sadashiv , Ranjalkar Aishwarya , Pawar Kalpana , Sarak Kshama
Published: June 2024

Aim: The purpose of this case report is to detail a procedure for fortifying the coronal structure of a tooth using horizontal fiberglass posts positioned buccolingually within a composite resin core post- endodontic therapy.  Methodology: Patients having carious premolar and molar teeth having caries on mesial and distal aspect of crown with radiographic interpretation as radiolucency involving enamel, dentin and pulp, which are indicated for pulpectomy and are having buccal and lingual/ palatal noncarious intact walls, were selected. Root canal therapy was carried out under rubber dam isolation. Space was created on buccal and lingual/ palatal wall, followed by horizontal post placement. Composite core buildup was carried out. Follow-up recorded.  Conclusion: This case report provides a comprehensive account of the insertion of horizontal posts in molars and premolars following endodontic treatment, aiming to strengthen the coronal structure and improve resistance against fractures.
Corrosion and Erosion in Pulverized Coal based Fluidized Bed Combustion Boiler in Power Plants
Authors: Singh Gill Sukhdeep , Singh Grewal Navdeep , Singh Kewal
Published: June 2024

Coal is a complex fuel that contains fraction of non combustible minerals called ash and varying amount of sulfur. Since the very early days of using coal for combustion to produce steam for power generation or for processing industries, corrosion and/or erosion problems at high temperatures in pulverized coal/coal based plants have been matters of concern. Up to 450°C, the problem of corrosion can occur at water wall and in range of 500°C to 650°C, this can happen with re-heater and super-heater. The scenario of these issues have been changed in last few years for the reasons which includes use of low grade coal, methods adopted for low NOx emission and demand for higher efficiency. With fluidized bed combustion (FBC), even with low grade coals, higher combustion efficiency could be achieved due to excellent gas/solid reactivity at comparatively low reaction temperature. However corrosion, erosion and combined corrosion/erosion are major causes of degradation of material associated with fluidized bed combustion boilers. This paper describes the investigations carried out on wear due to corrosion and/or erosion occurred in captive thermal power plant using FBC boilers for their steam requirement.
Wildfire Management Strategies and Ecosystem Resilience in Ghana’s Savannah Ecological Zone Amidst Climate Change: A Systematic Review of Literature
Authors: Mwintome Naawa Aline , Folega Fousseini , Kabobah Amos , Dimobe Kangbéni , Wala Kperkouma
Published: June 2024

Understanding the interplay between wildfire management strategies and ecosystem resilience is crucial in the context of climate change, especially in vulnerable regions like Ghana's savannah ecological zone. This systematic literature review aims to synthesize the existing body of work on wildfire management strategies, assess the state of ecosystem resilience, and explore the impact of climate change on these dynamics within the savannah ecological zones of Ghana. A comprehensive search yielded 371 studies from Google Scholar, Scopus, and other indexed journals, of which 54 were selected for in-depth analysis. The review identifies three main categories of wildfire management strategies: community-based efforts, policy and regulatory frameworks, and technology interventions. A significant observation is the distinction often made between natural and human-induced fires, which oversimplifies the complex nature of wildfires and underscores the need for a more integrated approach to wildfire management and ecosystem resilience. This study highlights critical gaps and challenges in current strategies, offering a foundation for further research aimed at enhancing wildfire management and ecosystem resilience in the savannah ecological zone of Ghana.
Addressing Environmental Sustainability: Detecting Waste Contamination with Cutting-Edge Technology
Authors: Parsawar Nikhil Pradip , Kumar E. Pavan , Lakshmi Jai , Teja Ravi , Chandan Mohanty Deba , Kumar Depuru Bharani
Published: June 2024

Detecting and dealing with waste contamination is a big problem in things like managing the environment, getting rid of waste, and recycling. Right now, people have to check waste by hand, which takes a lot of time and can sometimes make mistakes. Our idea is to use computers to help with this. We've come up with a way to quickly and accurately find out if waste is contaminated or not, which can make managing waste much better. Here's how it works: First, we clean up pictures of waste to make them clearer. Then, we use fancy computer programs to look at the waste and figure out if there's anything bad in it. These programs use special learning techniques to get good at spotting different kinds of contamination in the waste. We tested our method to see how well it works. It turns out that it's pretty good at finding and dealing with waste contamination, no matter what the environment is like or what kind of waste we're dealing with. By using this method, we can save a lot of time and effort because we don't need people to check waste by hand anymore. Plus, we can keep an eye on waste in real- time, so if there's any contamination, we can deal with it quickly. In the end, our idea is a big step forward in managing waste better and protecting the environment.
Moderating Effect of Technological Content Knowledge on Teachers’ Attitude towards Digital Technology and Classroom Supervision Competence
Authors: Escorido Mansilao Rose Ann , D. Gallardo Remigilda
Published: June 2024

The study evaluated the moderating effect of technological content knowledge on the interaction between attitude towards digital technology and teachers’ classroom supervision competence. In this study, the researcher selected the 200 public elementary school teachers in Marilog District, Davao City as the respondents of the study. Stratified random sampling technique was utilized in the selection of the respondents. Non-experimental quantitative research design using descriptive-correlational method was employed. The data collected were subjected on the following statistical tools: Mean, Partial Correlation, and Heirarchical Regression Analysis. Descriptive analysis showed that attitude towards digital technology, teachers’ classroom supervision competence, and technological content knowledge were rated as extensive. Further, partial correlation analysis demonstrated that there is significant relationship between attitude towards digital technology and teachers’ classroom supervision competence when moderated by technological content knowledge. Evidently, hierarchical regression analysis proved that technological content knowledge significantly moderates the interaction between attitude towards digital technology and teachers’ classroom supervision competence. In other words, technological content knowledge is a significant moderator on the attitude towards digital technology and teachers’ classroom supervision competence in Marilog District, Davao City. The study, therefore, was conducted for further utilization of findings through publication in reputable research journal.
A VLITE Search for Millisecond Pulsars in Globular Clusters: Discovery of a Pulsar in GLIMPSE-C01
Authors: McCarver Amaris V. , Maccarone Thomas J. , Ransom Scott M. , Clarke Tracy E. , Giacintucci Simona , Peters Wendy M. , Polisensky Emil , Nyland Kristina , Gautam Tasha , Freire Paulo C. C. , Rangelov Blagoy
Published: June 2024

We present results from a search for pulsars in globular clusters, including the discovery of a new millisecond pulsar in the stellar cluster GLIMPSE-C01. We searched for low-frequency radio sources within 97 globular clusters using images from the VLA Low-band Ionosphere and Transient Experiment (VLITE) and epochs 1 and 2 of the VLITE Commensal Sky Survey. We discovered 10 sources in our search area, four more than expected from extragalactic source counts at our sensitivity limits. The strongest pulsar candidate was a point source found in GLIMPSE-C01 with a spectral index ∼ − 2.6, and we present additional measurements at 0.675 and 1.25 GHz from the GMRT and 1.52 GHz from the VLA that confirm the spectral index. Using archival Green Bank Telescope S-band data from 2005, we detect a binary pulsar with a spin period of 19.78 ms within the cluster. Although we cannot confirm that this pulsar is at the same position as the steep-spectrum source using the existing data, the pulse flux is consistent with the predicted flux density from other frequencies, making it a probable match. The source also shows strong X-ray emission, indicative of a higher magnetic field than most millisecond pulsars, suggesting that its recycling was interrupted. We demonstrate that low-frequency searches for steep-spectrum sources are an effective way to identify pulsar candidates, in particular on sightlines with high dispersion.
FAST Discovery of Eight Isolated Millisecond Pulsars in NGC 6517
Authors: Yin Dejiang , Zhang Li-yun , Qian Lei , Eatough Ralph P. , Li Baoda , Lorimer Duncan R. , Dai Yinfeng , Li Yaowei , Zhang Xingnan , Li Minghui , Su Tianhao , Wu Yuxiao , Pan Yu , Lian Yujie , Liu Tong , Yan Zhen , Pan Zhichen
Published: June 2024

We present the discovery of eight isolated millisecond pulsars in globular cluster (GC) NGC 6517 using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST). The spin periods of those pulsars (namely PSR J1801–0857K to R, or NGC 6517K to R) are all shorter than 10 ms. With these discoveries, NGC 6517 is currently the GC with the most known pulsars in the FAST sky. The largest difference in dispersion measure of the pulsars in NGC 6517 is 11.2 cm−3 pc, the second among all GCs. The fraction of isolated pulsars in this GC (16 of 17, 94%) is consistent with previous studies indicating an overabundance of isolated pulsars in the densest GCs, especially in those undergoing cluster core collapse. Considering the FAST GC pulsar discoveries, we modeled the GC pulsar population using the empirical Bayesian method described by Turk and Lorimer with the recent counts. Using this approach, we find that the expected number of potential pulsars in GCs seems to be correlated with the central escape velocity; hence, the GCs Liller 1, NGC 6441, M54 (NGC 6715), and ω-Cen (NGC 5139) are expected to host the largest numbers of pulsars.
The Red Supergiant Progenitor of Type II Supernova 2024ggi
Authors: Xiang Danfeng , Mo Jun , Wang Xiaofeng , Wang Lingzhi , Zhang Jujia , Lin Han , Chen Liyang , Song Cuiying , Liu Liang-Duan , Wang Zhenyu , Li Gaici
Published: June 2024

We present a detailed analysis of the progenitor and its local environment for the recently discovered Type II supernova (SN) 2024ggi at a distance of about 6.7 Mpc, by utilizing the pre-explosion images from the Hubble Space Telescope and Spitzer Space Telescope. The progenitor is identified as a red bright variable star, with absolute F814W-band magnitudes being −6.2 mag in 1995 to −7.2 mag in 2003, respectively, consistent with that of a normal red supergiant star. Combining with the historical mid-infrared light curves, a pulsational period of about 379 days can be inferred for the progenitor star. Fitting its spectral energy distribution with stellar spectral models yields the stellar parameters of temperature, radius, and bolometric luminosity as

T

*

=

3290

−
27

+
19

K,

R

*

=

887

−
51

+
60

R
⊙, and log(L/L
⊙)

=

4.92

−
0.04

+
0.05

, respectively. The above parameters indicate that the progenitor of SN 2024ggi is consistent with the stellar evolutionary track of a solar-metallicity massive star with an initial mass of

13

−
1

+
1

M
⊙. Moreover, our analysis indicates a relatively low mass-loss rate (i.e., <3 × 10−6
M
⊙ yr−1) for the progenitor compared to that inferred from flash spectroscopy and X-ray detection (i.e., 10−2–10−5
M
⊙ yr−1), implying a significant enhancement in mass loss within a few years prior to the explosion.
RUBIES: Evolved Stellar Populations with Extended Formation Histories at z ∼ 7–8 in Candidate Massive Galaxies Identified with JWST/NIRSpec
Authors: Wang 王 Bingjie 冰洁 , Leja Joel , de Graaff Anna , Brammer Gabriel B. , Weibel Andrea , van Dokkum Pieter , Baggen Josephine F. W. , Suess Katherine A. , Greene Jenny E. , Bezanson Rachel , Cleri Nikko J. , Hirschmann Michaela , Labbé Ivo , Matthee Jorryt , McConachie Ian , Naidu Rohan P. , Nelson Erica , Oesch Pascal A. , Setton David J. , Williams Christina C.
Published: June 2024

The identification of red, apparently massive galaxies at z > 7 in early James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) photometry suggests a strongly accelerated time line compared to standard models of galaxy growth. A major uncertainty in the interpretation is whether the red colors are caused by evolved stellar populations, dust, or other effects such as emission lines or active galactic nuclei (AGNs). Here we show that three of the massive galaxy candidates at z = 6.7–8.4 have prominent Balmer breaks in JWST/NIRSpec spectroscopy from the RUBIES program. The Balmer breaks demonstrate unambiguously that stellar emission dominates at λ
rest = 0.4 μm and require formation histories extending hundreds of millions of years into the past in galaxies only 600–800 Myr after the big bang. Two of the three galaxies also show broad Balmer lines, with Hβ FWHM > 2500 km s−1, suggesting that dust-reddened AGNs contribute to, or even dominate, the spectral energy distributions of these galaxies at λ
rest ≳ 0.6 μm. All three galaxies have relatively narrow [O iii] lines, seemingly ruling out a high-mass interpretation if the lines arise in dynamically relaxed, inclined disks. Yet the inferred masses also remain highly uncertain. We model the high-quality spectra using Prospector to decompose the continuum into stellar and AGN components and explore limiting cases in stellar/AGN contribution. This produces a wide range of possible stellar masses, spanning M
⋆ ∼ 109−1011
M
⊙. Nevertheless, all fits suggest a very early and rapid formation, most of which follow with a truncation in star formation. Potential origins and evolutionary tracks for these objects are discussed, from the cores of massive galaxies to low-mass galaxies with overmassive black holes. Intriguingly, we find all of these explanations to be incomplete; deeper and redder data are needed to understand the physics of these systems.
Salmonella in the food chain within the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
Authors: Mohamed Mohamed-Yousif Ibrahim , Habib Ihab , Khalifa Hazim O.
Published: June 2024

Infections caused by bacteria originating from tainted food sources are a widespread concern due to their large economic impact and detrimental effects on public health. We aimed to explore literature focusing on the presence of Salmonella in the food supply chains of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and to provide an overview of available information concerning health-related issues and the status of salmonellosis in humans in GCC countries. The reviewed evidence underscored a gap in our comprehensive understanding of the prevalence of Salmonella in the food supply of GCC countries. Molecular characterization efforts to pinpoint the sources of Salmonella in these nations were limited. Surveys targeting Salmonella in the food supply of GCC countries have been infrequent. While qualitative data indicated the presence or absence of Salmonella, there was a noticeable lack of quantitative data detailing the actual quantities of these bacteria in chicken meat supplies across GCC countries. Although reports regarding Salmonella in animal-derived foods were common, the literature highlighted in this review emphasized the persistent challenge that Salmonella pose to food safety and public health in GCC countries. Addressing this issue requires concerted efforts to enhance surveillance, improve control measures, and promote greater awareness among stakeholders in the food supply chain.
Fictional Characters in Literary Theory — A Short History
Authors: HARTNER Marcus
Published: June 2024

This contribution to the special issue on “The Persistence of Character” provides a brief history of approaches to fictional characters in literary studies, from the emergence of structuralism to current explorations of fictional beings in the context of 4E cognition. By sketching the different stages in the development of character theory since the mid-twentieth century the article shows that the influential (post)structuralist conception of characters as signs, symbols, and (plot) functions, which still occupies a key position in literary scholarship today, fails to do justice to the fascination literary figures frequently exert on readers. With a particular focus on the field of narratology, the article traces the ways in which this “antihumanist” (Felski) conception of fictional characters has been challenged over the past decades. Furthermore, it demonstrates how new theoretical developments in this field tend to be closely intertwined with overarching developments in literary theory in general.
Character Adrift (on the Sea of Language): Robinson Crusoe, Foe, Elizabeth Costello, and the Shipwreck of Realism
Authors: CORBY James
Published: June 2024

This article focuses on J. M. Coetzee’s exploration of character in Foe and Elizabeth Costello, employing the metaphor of a “shipwreck” to depict the breakdown of traditional realism in literature. It examines how characters “drift” in the expanse between material reality and symbolic representation. This exploration hinges on the dual interpretations of “character”—as both a literal mark or signifier and a figurative embodiment of personhood. The discussion commences with Robinson Crusoe, positing that “drift” has been an inherent characteristic of literary characters since the inception of the novelistic tradition. The article then delves into Coetzee's nuanced narrative style, demonstrating how his characters, adrift on a sea of language and symbolism, strive to maintain their authentic existence against the encroaching tide of linguistic abstraction. This metaphorical “drift” and “shipwreck” mirror broader philosophical and cultural shifts in literature, where characters constantly oscillate between their roles as tangible entities and constructs within narrative frameworks. Coetzee’s works are shown to exemplify this tension, presenting characters who are not only vital to the storyline but also serve as metaphors for the enduring human quest for meaning and reality amid the fluidity of language and fiction.
The Ideological Construction of the English Language in the French Agrégation
Authors: WILSON Adam
Published: June 2024

This article explores the ways in which different language ideologies manifest themselves in the English agrégation (competitive exam) in France, showing how they contribute to the construction of the (socio)linguistic object named “English” in this context. Bringing together tools from sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology and discourse analysis, I analyse a corpus of Agrégation jury reports and show how native-speakerism, national, standard language and raciolinguistic ideologies, as well as ideologies of coherence and purism, all play a role in shaping a set of ideal(ised) models of English – and thus of English speakers – in this context. The article concludes by suggesting that, given the influence of the Agrégation in France, the phenomena observed here may contribute to elaborating what goes by the name of “English” in French education, and in France, more generally.
From Humans to Androids to Holograms: the Persistence of Character in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Voyager
Authors: ROBLIN Isabelle
Published: June 2024

Over the years, posthuman, AI-based characters have become fairly common in the Star Trek franchise, and the very question of their ontological status and of their relationship with the various human, humanoid or alien crews they work with is explored and evolves within the different series. My contention here is that this questioning can be seen as a mise en abyme of the concept of character in a posthumanist culture and lead to “a renewed interrogation of character” (Anderson, Felski and Moi 14). I shall concentrate on two of these main recurrent “characters,” the android officer Lt. Commander Data in The Next Generation and the holographic Doctor in Voyager. After a brief examination of some of the most thought-provoking societal and ethical issues dealt with in the franchise from its very beginning through human characters such as Lieutenant Uhura in the original series, I shall analyse how, from the late 1980s, with the rapid spread of AI in all fields of society, non- humanoid characters like Data and then the Doctor have incarnated (so to speak!) the passionate debate notably in posthumanism studies about “the measure of a character,” a take on the title of one of the most famous episodes of The Next Generation.
The Power of the Voice: From Voice-Over to Character?
Authors: KHALED Rim
Published: June 2024

L’usage de la narration par le biais de la voix off a été condamné pendant la majeure partie du vingtième siècle. Ce n’est en effet qu’à partir des années 1980 que ce procédé a commencé à être plus répandu et accepté dans les productions cinématographiques et télévisuelles. La décennie suivante a été marquée par des essais expérimentaux donnant ainsi lieu à une variété de narrations en voix-off. On peut observer ceci dans diverses séries télévisées américaines telles que Desperate Housewives ou encore Jane the Virgin dans lesquelles la voix-off joue un rôle narratologique très important. Cependant, ces deux exemples soulignent également que la voix-off peut être homodiégétique ou hétérodiégétique. Ainsi, dans le premier cas il s’agit d’une narration assumée par un personnage qui existe dans le récit, tandis que dans le second, il s’agit d’un narrateur absent du récit. Cet article avance que dans certains cas, une voix-off hétérodiégétique peut devenir un personnage à part entière malgré son incorporalité à l’écran, le tout grâce au pouvoir de la voix.