bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measuring Levels of Students' Anxiety in Information Seeking Tasks
Authors: Naveed Muhammad Asif , Ameen Kanwal
Published: March 2021

This study measured information seeking anxiety among postgraduate students of the University of the Punjab, Lahore. Survey method using questionnaire was employed to conduct this investigation. The questionnaire consisting of an Information Seeking Anxiety Scale and demographic variables was administered in students, selected through convenient sampling procedure, for data collection. The results indicated that a large majority (n=207, 82.4%) of the respondents experienced more than low anxiety in the information seeking process. No significant relationship was found between age, gender, faculty and information seeing anxiety scores of these students. Conversely, there were significant differences in anxiety scores of students based on the program of study, stage of study, and computer proficiency. The results provide useful insights for guidance of information professionals dealing with reference and research services, especially those engaged in designing information literacy curricula and managing information literacy instructions.
Design and Fabrication of Faulty Product Detection and Separation System
Authors: Bhosale Rahul , Suratwala Yusuf , Ranjan Sumit , Thorat Rohan
Published: March 2021

With recent advances in industrial technologies, automation has become an indispensable part in the manufacturing world. Industrial environments are adopting more and more aspects of automation to increase product quality, accuracy, and reduce product costs. Conveyor systems are used wildly in manufacturing industries. This automated conveyor system works by detecting the size of the material in the conveyor using ultrasonic sensors. The microcontroller analyses this data from the ultrasonic sensor and then directs the pneumatic cylinder material to different directions, height-wise, depending on the height of the material. The position of the conveyor is indicated by a 16X2 liquid crystal display and LED. This project thus automates the material separation process in the conveyor to improve efficiency and increase productivity.
Impact of Online Marketing on Consumers in Today’s Fast and Busy Life in India
Authors: Chowdhury Sandip Roy , Rao Dr. R. Venugopal
Published: March 2021

It has been seen in last few years that the importance and need of online marketing has become very popular. The concepts of online marketing consist with internet and purchase of goods and services through internet. Here we will explain different advantages and disadvantages relating to on line marketing in India. It will also help to explain the causes of popularity and hindrances relating to this kind of marketing in present days. Nowadays people are always very busy with their job and job related timings and as they do not get so much free time to choose their preferred products going to the market, naturally the need of on line marketing has increased by leaps and bounds in present India.
Pequenas vidas migrantes: a educação como fator de integração
Authors: Jarochinski Silva João Carlos
Published: March 2021

O relato procura analisar a relação entre a inserção de crianças no ambiente escolar, da educação e seus impactos em termos de integração, tanto da criança, como dos adultos que a acompanham. Destaca-se que essa análise será feita com base numa experiência migratória concreta, em que a metodologia de construção do argumento se inicia com a exposição da produção acadêmica sobre o tema da integração, seguida pelo relato da experiência vivida numa construção autoetnográfica. Durante o relato, apresentar-se-ão reflexões no sentido de salientar a importância da experiência escolar de migrantes como um fator crucial para a integração em suas comunidades de destino, além de apontar algumas ações que podem ser vistas como boas práticas a serem desenvolvidas em outros contextos migratórios, como é o caso de diversos espaços brasileiros que vivenciam a chegada de imigrantes em seus espaços escolares.
Major or Minor?: For What Audiences are Intelligence Studies Programs Best Suited
Authors: Riehle Kevin
Published: March 2021

Intelligence and security studies degree programs at non-government universities offer a variety of diplomas, from bachelor’s degrees, to graduate certificates, to master’s degrees. In most cases, universities market intelligence studies degree programs to two audiences: those who aspire to a job in a security-related career (intelligence, law enforcement, or homeland security); and those already in one of those careers who want to improve their qualifications for career advancement. This article proposes three additional audiences—intelligence scholars, students seeking to improve critical thinking and analytic skills, and any informed student—that would also benefit from such degree programs, with each requiring a different combination and weighting of competencies, thus necessitating a different level of emphasis in an intelligence degree program.
A Flying Threat Coming to Sahel and East Africa? A Brief Review
Authors: Haugstvedt Håvard
Published: March 2021

Non-state actors have been experimenting with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for two decades. This has become widely known over the 5 years, as both ISIS and the Houthis have adapted weaponized UAVs into their repertoires. As the Sahel and East Africa regions experience a rise in violence from non-state actors, and given that groups here are affiliated with groups in the Middle East, this paper seeks to explore the possibility and likelihood of weaponized UAVs being used on the battlefield in these regions. By utilizing both scholarly work and other reporting from these regions, this paper finds that there is a low risk of weaponized UAVs being adapted in these regions through organizational ties to groups in the Middle East. However, as UAVs are commercially available all over the world, groups with bomb-making experience and technical know-how in general may themselves develop local variations and adaptions of what Jihadist groups have done in the Middle East over the last decade.
Responsive Redesign and its Effects on Perceived Usefulness
Authors: Fischer Kimberly , Schofield Damian
Published: March 2021

This paper describes the introduction of a new website at TCGplayer, who provide an online store for Magic the Gathering collectible cards. This paper describes an experiment that was undertaken to test a new, responsive design, against the current, non-responsive design. It was predicted that redesigning the shopping cart for a mobile device screen, will result in a higher Perceived Usability (PU), and higher satisfaction, as indexed using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).
Detecting Fatigue in the Workplace
Authors: D. Asher Tyler , Mc Andrew Ian
Published: March 2021

This paper evaluates current case studies on how companies within the United States detect fatigue in the workplace, and how it is addressed through training. Workplace fatigue is one of the highest risks for safety sensitive positions and presents an imminent danger to employees and their coworkers. Corporations have developed ways to observe for fatigue, lack of training and acknowledgement many cases of workplace fatigue go under the radar and can eventually lead to an incident. Why is there such an influx of fatigue related incidents, and why are companies not better at recognizing the signs and symptoms of workplace fatigue? The intention is to suggest and recommend safe work practices for workers to combat fatigue before, during and after fatigue has set in. Corrective measures would include proper training, a well-balanced diet, and proper rest between each shift. This paper will also review sleep/wake cycles that moderate the human body and the way we mitigate workplace fatigue.
Efficient Field of Vision Algorithms for Large 2D Grids
Authors: R.M. Debenham Evan , Solis-Oba Roberto
Published: March 2021

This paper presents new algorithms for Field of Vision (FOV) computation which improve on existing work at high resolutions. FOV refers to the set of locations that are visible from a specific position in a scene of a computer game. We review existing algorithms for FOV computation, describe their limitations, and present new algorithms which aim to address these limitations. We first present an algorithm which makes use of spatial data structures in a way which is new for FOV calculation. We then present a novel technique which updates a previously calculated FOV, rather than re-calculating an FOV from scratch. We compare our algorithms to existing FOV algorithms and show they provide substantial improvements to running time. Our algorithms provide the largest improvement over existing FOV algorithms at highresolutions, thus allowing the possibility of the creation of high resolution FOV-based video games.
Futuristic Technology in Architecture & Planning - Augmented and Virtual Reality: an Overview
Authors: Jishtu Pearl , A Yadav Madhura
Published: March 2021

Speed has become a way of life. We are asymptotically piling data. Speed can be achieved with new design processes, techniques, and Technology. Innovations AR and VR are just some of the many forms of technologies that will play a key role in shaping the Architecture and Planning of tomorrow, making it future-ready and ushering in a new age of innovation. AR and VR in Architecture & Planning were introduced as assisting tools and has helped generate multiple design options, expanded possibilities of visualization, and provided us with more enhanced, detailed, and specific experience in real-time; enabling us to see the resultsof work on hand well before the commencement of the project. These tools are further developed for city development decisions, helping citizens interact with local authorities, access public services, and plan their commute. After reviewing multiple research papers, it had been observed that each one is moving forward with the changes brought by it, without entirely understanding its role. This paper provides a summary of theappliance of AR & VR in architecture and planning.
Target Detection and Classification Improvements using Contrast Enhanced 16-bit Infrared Videos
Authors: Kwan Chiman , Gribben David
Published: March 2021

In our earlier target detection and classification papers, we used 8-bit infrared videos in the Defense Systems Information Analysis Center(DSIAC) video dataset. In this paper, we focus on how we can improve the target detection and classification results using 16-bit videos. One problem with the 16-bit videos is that some image frames have very low contrast. Two methods were explored to improve upon previous detection and classification results. The first method used to improve contrast was effectively the same as the baseline 8-bit video data but using the 16-bit raw data rather than the 8-bit data taken from the avi files. The second method used was a second order histogram matching algorithm that preserves the 16-bit nature of the videos while providing normalization and contrast enhancement. Results showed the second order histogram matching algorithm improved the target detection using You Only Look Once (YOLO) and classificationusing Residual Network (ResNet) performance. The average precision (AP) metric in YOLO was improved by 8%. This is quite significant. The overall accuracy (OA) of ResNet has been improved by 12%. This is also very significant.
Actividad fotosintética y su relación con el rendimiento de diez clones de cacao nacional
Authors:   Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres, Estación Experimental Mutile, Esmeraldas, Ecuador, Tezara Fernández Wilmer Adelso ,   Instituto de Biología Experimental, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Central de Venezuela. 47114 Caracas 1041 A, Venezuela, Valencia Caicedo Enqui Euliquio ,   Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres, Estación Experimental Mutile, Esmeraldas, Reynel Chila Víctor Hugo ,   Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres, Estación Experimental Mutile, Esmeraldas, Bolaños Ortega Milton José ,   Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres, Estación Experimental Mutile, Esmeraldas, Blanco Flores Héctor Alexander ,   Instituto de Biología Experimental, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Central de Venezuela. 47114 Caracas 1041 A
Published: March 2021

Con la finalidad de identificar clones con un buen desempeño fisiológico, obtener información relevante de la actividad fotosintética y su correlación con la producción del cacao nacional, se evaluó la actividad fotosintética: la tasa de fotosíntesis (A), conductancia estomática (gs), eficiencia de uso de agua (EUA) y actividad fotoquímica: eficiencia cuántica del PSII (FPSII), tasa de transporte de electrones (J) y la producción de mazorcas y almendras de cacao de 10 clones de cacao nacional cultivados en el norte de Esmeraldas. Se encontraron diferencias en A, gs, J y FPSII entre los clones; observándose las mayores A en PMA 12, T8 e INIAP 484, producto de altas gs y J. Hubo una correlación positiva y significativa entre J, fotosíntesis potencial (J/10) y la producción de cacao en los clones evaluados, sugiriendo que las mayores A, producto de una mayor actividad fotoquímica en el cacao ecuatoriano, contribuiría con una mayor cantidad de foto asimilados, que podrían explicar parcialmente una mayor producción. Los resultados indican que los clones T8, T1, T11 y PMA 12 muestran un alto desempeño fotosintético, con una mayor tolerancia a enfermedades (menor índice de mazorcas enfermas) y una mayor producción, por lo que podrían ser recomendados para la zona del Norte de Esmeraldas; mientras que los clones T13, INIAP 484, T23 y T24, funcionan de manera opuesta, es decir baja producción, baja capacidad fotoquímica y susceptibles a enfermedades (alto índice de mazorcas enfermas).
PERILAKU MEROKOK PADA PASIEN TUBERKULOSIS LAKI-LAKI DI KECAMATAN BANYUWANGI, KABUPATEN BANYUWANGI
Authors: Putri Rahmasuciani
Published: March 2021

An increasing number of smokers is associated with an increased risk of tuberculosis (TB). The risk of TB can be reduced by two thirds if someone stops smoking. The purpose of this study was to determine smoking behavior in TB patients in three puskesmas in Banyuwangi District (Puskesmas Sobo, Puskesmas Kertosari, and Puskesmas Singotrunan). This research is a descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach, which was conducted for 6 (six) months, June to December 2017. This study used data from a study entitled "nutrition status, social support, and health-related quality of life in tuberculosis patients at the center Banyuwangi health services ". Data were collected by conducting a survey using a questionnaire to 71 TB patients, but only male TB patients (56.3%) were further investigated. The results of this study showed 15% of male TB patients continued to smoke, 7.5% smoked daily and 7.5% smoked occasionally. Of the male TB patients who do not currently smoke, 73% smoked daily, and 9% smoked occasionally. As many as 85% of male TB patients have smoked, 4% smoked 5 minutes after waking up, and 21% smoked 6 to 30 minutes after waking up. As many as 11% of male TB patients who smoke spend more than 31 cigarettes, and 14% use 21 to 30 cigarettes. It can be concluded that there are still male TB patients who continue to smoke. The results of this study indicate that the need for empowerment of the PMO (Drugs Supervisor) to monitor smoking behavior in TB patients, counseling in TB patients should be able to detect the existence of addiction to smoking and consultation efforts to stop smoking.
PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN REMAJA TENTANG BAHAYA ROKOK ELEKTRONIK
Authors: Dewi Desak Made Sintha Kurnia
Published: March 2021

ABSTRACTThe popularity of e-cigarette (e-cig) is increasing among adolescents, as it is promoted as a safer cigarette and a tool that can help to quit smoking. The misleading security illusion of e-cig without adequate knowledge has created a new generation of tobacco industry customers. The aim is to improve adolescent knowledge about the harmful effects e-cig. Online socialization about the electronic cigarette traps were given to junior and senior high school students in two sub districts in Banyuwangi. Education was conducted in October 2020, attended by 107 students and 15 teachers.Three educational sessions for 20 minutes were conducted using presentation and short video. Pre and post tests were conducted to measure changes in adolescent knowledge. Participants were also asked to evaluate the benefits of these activities. Paired sample t test was used to analyze adolescents’ knowledge before and after socialization. Online socialization about the harmful effect of e-cig improved adolescent knowledge. The mean score improvement was 0.88 ± 1.499 (p = 0.0004). Around 72.1% of adolescents were willing to become agents of change or peer educators. About 84.4% and 88.3% participants agreed and strongly agreed that this socialization provided new information and understanding. Online socialization about the harmful effect of e-cig using short video and texts can improve adolescents' knowledge.Keywords: E-cigarette, Adolescents, Addiction, Tobacco Control.

ABSTRAKRokok elektronik (e-cig) semakin populer khususnya di kalangan remaja karena dipromosikan sebagai rokok yang lebih aman dan alat bantu untuk berhenti merokok. Keamanan palsu (ilusif) yang diberikan e-cig tanpa diimbangi pengetahuan yang cukup menciptakan generasi pelanggan baru untuk industri tembakau. Tujuan dari studi ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja tentang bahaya rokok elektronik. Sosialisasi Jebakan Rokok Elektronik dilakukan secara daring pada pelajar SMP dan SMA di dua Kecamatan di Banyuwangi. Edukasi dilaksanakan pada Oktober 2020, diikuti oleh 107 siswa dan 15 guru. Tiga sesi edukasi selama 20 menit dilaksanakan menggunakan presentasi dan video pendek. Pre dan post-test digunakan untuk mengukur perubahan pengetahuan peserta. Peserta juga diminta untuk mengevaluasi manfaaat dari kegiatan ini. Paired sample t test digunakan untuk menganalisis pengetahuan remaja sebelum dan setelah sosialisasi. Sosialisasi secara daring tentang bahaya e-cig mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja. Peningkatan skor rata rata sebesar 0.88±1.499 (p=0.0004). Sebanyak 72.1% remaja menyatakan kesediaannya menjadi agen perubahan atau peer educator. Sebanyak 84.4% dan 88.3% peserta setuju dan sangat setuju bahwa sosialisasi ini memberi informasi dan pemahaman baru. Sosialisasi daring tentang bahaya e-cig menggunakan video pendek dan text dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja.Kata Kunci: Rokok Elektronik, Remaja, Kecanduan, Kontrol Tembakau.
A Step Forward in Cancer Informatics—It Is Mandatory to Make Guidelines Machine Readable
Authors: Cihoric Nikola , Igrutinovic Ivan , Tsikkinis Alexandros , Vlaskou Badra Eugenia , Mackeprang Paul-Henry
Published: March 2021

Clinical guidelines are general recommendations for practicing clinicians regarding prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a given disease. One of the most comprehensive and used guidelines are developed and regularly updated by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Guidelines are readily available for download in portable document format (PDF). A machine-readable representation of NCCN guidelines is currently not available. In this writing, we argue on the necessity that clinical guidelines should be published in a machine-readable format. After review of the available literature, we describe the most important achievements in the field. Publication of guidelines in a machine-readable form may also be beneficial for other scientific and technical disciplines.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA MATERI BANGUN DATAR DENGAN METODE TGT (TEAMS GAME TURNAMENT) PADA KELAS IV MI NW KARANG BARU TAHUN PELAJARAN 2019/2020
Authors: Herawati Nita Sunarya
Published: March 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar dan memenuhi target pencapaian KKM 80% matematika mengenai materi bangun datar dengan menggunakan Metode Pembelajaran TGT (Teams Game Tournament) pada kelas IV MI NW Karang Baru, kecamatan Wanasaba, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, tahun ajaran 2019/2020. Penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan langkah perencanaan, tindakan, observasi dan refleksi yang dilaksanakan dengan dua siklus. Siklus I dilaksanakan pada tanggal 15 Mei 2020, dan Siklus II dilaksanakan pada tanggal 22 juni 2020. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan di MI NW Karang Baru Kecamatan Wanasaba Timur Kabupaten Lombok Timur tahun ajaran 2019/2020, dapat disimpulkan bahwa Metode Pembelajaran TGT (Teams Game Tournament) dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar dan dapat memenuhi target pencapaian KKM 80% matematika bangun datar pada siswa kelas IV. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan adanya peningkatan ketuntasan hasil belajar matematika pada setiap siklus dan adanya capaian presentase hasil belajar matematika yang secara klasikal sudah melampui batas capaian KKM. Peningkatan hasil belajar siswa dilihat dari peningkatan nilai rata-rata kelas dari Pra Siklus ke Siklus I yaitu 5,7 dengan nilai rata-rata Pra Siklus 69,9 dan Siklus I 75,6. Siklus I ke Siklus II terjadi peningkatan 4,9 dari nilai rata-rata 75,6 menjadi 80.5. Tercapaianya target pencapaian KKM terbukti pada hasil dari Siklus II dengan rincian; Siklus I siswa yang tuntas sebanyak 14 anak dengan presentase ketuntasan baru mencapai 66,7%, kemudian pada Siklus II siswa yang tuntas sebanyak 18 anak dengan presentase ketuntasan sudah melampui batas pencapaian secara klasikal yaitu 85.7%.
Impact of wind pattern and complex topography on snow
microphysics during ICE-POP 2018
Authors: Kim Kwonil , Bang Wonbae , Chang Eun-Chul , Tapiador Francisco J. , Tsai Chia-Lun , Jung Eunsil , Lee Gyuwon
Published: March 2021

Abstract. Snowfall in north-eastern part of South Korea is the result of complex snowfall mechanisms due to a highly-contrasting terrain combined with nearby warm waters and three synoptic pressure patterns. All these factors together create unique combinations, whose disentangling can provide new insights into the microphysics of snow in the planet. This study focuses on the impact of wind flow and topography on the microphysics drawing of twenty snowfall events during the ICE-POP 2018 (International Collaborative Experiment for Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic winter games) field campaign in the Gangwon region. The vertical structure of precipitation and size distribution characteristics are investigated with collocated MRR (Micro Rain Radar) and PARSIVEL (PARticle SIze VELocity) disdrometers installed across the mountain range. The results indicate that wind shear and embedded turbulence were the cause of the riming process dominating the mountainous region. As the strength of these processes weaken from the mountainous region to the coastal region, riming became less significant and gave way to aggregation. This study specifically analyzes the microphysical characteristics under three major synoptic patterns: air-sea interaction, cold low, and warm low. Air–sea interaction pattern is characterized by more frequent snowfall and vertically deeper precipitation systems in the windward side, resulting in significant aggregation in the coastal region, with riming featuring as a primary growth mechanism in both mountainous and coastal regions. The cold low pattern is characterized by a higher snowfall rate and vertically deep systems in mountainous region, with the precipitation system becoming shallower in the coastal region and strong turbulence being found in the layer below 2 km in the mountainous upstream region (linked with dominant aggregation). The warm low pattern features the deepest system: precipitation here is enhanced by the seeder–feeder mechanism with two different precipitation systems divided by the transition zone (easterly below and westerly above). Overall, it is found that strong shear and turbulence in the transition zone is a likely reason for the dominant riming process in mountainous region, with aggregation being important in both mountainous and coastal regions.
Thermal and near-infrared sensor for carbon observation Fourier transform spectrometer-2 (TANSO-FTS-2) on the Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite-2 (GOSAT-2) during its first year in orbit
Authors: Suto Hiroshi , Kataoka Fumie , Kikuchi Nobuhiro , Knuteson Robert O. , Butz Andre , Haun Markus , Buijs Henry , Shiomi Kei , Imai Hiroko , Kuze Akihiko
Published: March 2021

Abstract. The Japanese Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite-2
(GOSAT-2), in orbit since 29 October 2018, follows up the GOSAT mission,
itself in orbit since 23 January 2009. GOSAT-2 monitors carbon dioxide and
methane in order to increase our understanding of the global carbon cycle.
It simultaneously measures carbon monoxide emitted from fossil fuel
combustion and biomass burning and permits identification of the amount of
combustion-related carbon. To do this, the satellite utilizes the Thermal
and Near Infrared Sensor for Carbon Observation Fourier-Transform
Spectrometer-2 (TANSO-FTS-2). This spectrometer detects gas absorption spectra
of solar radiation reflected from the Earth's surface in the
shortwave-infrared (SWIR) region as well as the emitted thermal infrared
radiation (TIR) from the ground and the atmosphere. TANSO-FTS-2 can measure
the oxygen A band (0.76 µm), weak and strong CO2 bands (1.6 and 2.0 µm), weak and strong CH4 bands (1.6 and 2.3 µm), a weak CO band (2.3 µm), a mid-wave TIR band (5.5–8.4 µm), and a long-wave TIR band (8.4–14.3 µm) with 0.2 cm−1 spectral
sampling intervals. TANSO-FTS-2 is equipped with a solar diffuser target, a
monochromatic light source, and a blackbody for spectral radiance
calibration. These calibration sources permit characterization of
time-dependent instrument changes in orbit. The onboard-recalibrated
instrumental parameters are considered in operational level-1 processing and
released as TANSO-FTS-2 level-1 version 102102 products, which were
officially released on 25 May 2020. This paper provides an overview of the
TANSO-FTS-2 instrument, the level-1 processing, and the first-year in-orbit
performance. To validate the spectral radiance calibration during the first
year of operation, the spectral radiance of the version 102102 product is
compared at temporally coincident and spatially collocated points from
February 2019 to March 2020 with TANSO-FTS on GOSAT for SWIR and with AIRS
on Aqua and IASI on METOP-B for TIR. The spectral radiances measured by
TANSO-FTS and TANSO-FTS-2 agree within 2 % of the averaged bias and 0.5 % standard deviation for SWIR bands. The agreement of brightness
temperature between TANSO-FTS-2 and AIRS–IASI is better than 1 K in the
range from 220 to 320 K. GOSAT-2 not only provides seamless global
CO2 and CH4 observation but also observes local emissions and
uptake with an additional CO channel, fully customized sampling patterns,
higher signal-to-noise ratios, and wider pointing angles than GOSAT.
Impact of karst areas on runoff generation, lateral flow and interbasin groundwater flow at the storm-event timescale
Authors: Le Mesnil Martin , Moussa Roger , Charlier Jean-Baptiste , Caballero Yvan
Published: March 2021

Abstract. Karst development influences the hydrological response of
catchments. However, such an impact is poorly documented and even less
quantified, especially over short scales of space and time. The aim of this
article is thus to define karst influence on the different hydrological
processes driving runoff generation, including interbasin groundwater flow
(IGF) for elementary catchments at the storm-event timescale. IGFs are
estimated at the scale of the river reach, by comparing inlet and outlet
flows as well as the effective rainfall from the topographic elementary
catchment. Three types of storm-event descriptors (characterizing water
balance, hydrograph shape and lateral exchanges) were calculated for the 20
most important storm events of 108 stations in three French regions
(Cévennes Mountains, Jura Mountains and Normandy), representative of
different karst settings. These descriptors were compared and analysed
according to catchment geology (karst, non-karst or mixed) and seasonality
in order to explore the specific impact of karst areas on water balance,
hydrograph shape, lateral exchanges and hydrogeological basin area. A
statistical approach showed that, despite the variations with study areas,
karst promotes (i) higher water infiltration from rivers during storm
events, (ii) increased characteristic flood times and peak-flow attenuation,
and (iii) lateral outflow. These influences are interpreted as mainly due to
IGF loss that can be significant at the storm-event scale, representing
around 50 % of discharge and 20 % of rainfall in the intermediate
catchment. The spatial variability of such effects is also linked to
contrasting lithology and karst occurrence. Our work thus provides a generic
framework for assessing karst impact on the hydrological response of
catchments to storm events; moreover, it can analyse flood-event
characteristics in various hydro-climatic settings and can help with testing the
influence of other physiographic parameters on runoff generation.
Hyperpolarization and the Physical Boundary of Liouville Space
Authors: Levitt Malcolm H. , Bengs Christian
Published: March 2021

Abstract. The quantum state of a spin ensemble is described by a density operator, which corresponds to a point in the Liouville space of orthogonal spin operators. Valid density operators are confined to a particular region of Liouville space, which we call the physical region, and which is bounded by multidimensional figures called simplexes. Each vertex of a simplex corresponds to a pure-state density operator. We provide examples for spins I = 1 / 2, I = 1, I = 3 / 2, and for coupled pairs of spins-1/2. We use the von Neumann entropy as a criterion for hyperpolarization. It is shown that the inhomogeneous master equation for spin dynamics leads to non-physical results in some cases, a problem that may be avoided by using the Lindbladian master equation.
The impact of hydrological model structure on the simulation of extreme runoff events
Authors: van Kempen Gijs , van der Wiel Karin , Melsen Lieke Anna
Published: March 2021

Abstract. Hydrological extremes affect societies and ecosystems around the world in many ways, stressing the need to make reliable predictions using hydrological models. However, several different hydrological models can be selected to simulate extreme events. A difference in hydrological model structure results in a spread in the simulation of extreme runoff events. We investigated the impact of different model structures on the magnitude and timing of simulated extreme high- and low-flow events by combining two state-of-the-art approaches: a modular modelling framework (FUSE) and large ensemble meteorological simulations. This combination of methods created the opportunity to isolate the impact of specific hydrological process
formulations at long return periods without relying on statistical models. We showed that the impact of hydrological model structure was larger for the simulation of low-flow compared to high-flow events and varied between the four evaluated climate zones. In cold and temperate climate zones, the
magnitude and timing of extreme runoff events were significantly affected by different parameter sets and hydrological process formulations, such as
evaporation. In the arid and tropical climate zones, the impact of
hydrological model structures on extreme runoff events was smaller. This novel combination of approaches provided insights into the importance of specific hydrological process formulations in different climate zones, which can support adequate model selection for the simulation of extreme runoff events.
Combined influence of oceanic and atmospheric circulations on Greenland sea ice concentration
Authors: Chatterjee Sourav , Raj Roshin P. , Bertino Laurent , Mernild Sebastian H. , Subeesh Meethale Puthukkottu , Murukesh Nuncio , Ravichandran Muthalagu
Published: March 2021

Abstract. The amount and spatial extent of Greenland Sea (GS) ice are primarily controlled by the sea ice export across the Fram Strait (FS) and by local seasonal sea ice formation, melting, and sea ice dynamics. In this study, using satellite passive microwave sea ice observations, atmospheric and a coupled ocean-sea ice reanalysis system, TOPAZ4, we show that both the atmospheric and oceanic circulation in the Nordic Seas (NS) act in tandem to explain the SIC variability in the south-western GS. Northerly wind anomalies associated with anomalously low sea level pressure (SLP) over the NS reduce the sea ice export in the south-western GS due to westward Ekman drift of sea ice. On the other hand, the positive wind stress curl strengthens the cyclonic Greenland Sea Gyre (GSG) circulation in the central GS. An intensified GSG circulation may result in stronger Ekman divergence of surface cold and fresh waters away from the south-western GS. Both of these processes can reduce the freshwater content and weaken the upper-ocean stratification in the south-western GS. At the same time, warm and saline Atlantic Water (AW) anomalies are recirculated from the FS region to the south-western GS by a stronger GSG circulation. Under weakly stratified conditions, enhanced vertical mixing of these subsurface AW anomalies can warm the surface waters and inhibit new sea ice formation, further reducing the SIC in the south-western GS.
Una mirada hacia el acoso callejero de carácter sexual en España: una visión comparada. ¿qué respuestas debe dar el ordenamiento jurídico?
Authors: Elliott Alonso Elisa
Published: March 2021

El acoso callejero conforma un estadio dentro del espectro de violencias cometidas contra las mujeres que no ha sido tratado por el legislador pero que atenta contra la libertad de movimiento, la dignidad y la integridad moral y física de las mujeres. Este trabajo trata de delimitar la figura del acoso callejero, su naturaleza como cuestión clave de derechos humanos, analizar las distintas iniciativas penales que han tenido lugar en la Unión Europea y analizar su situación en España.
La competencia y la reforma a la ley de contrataciones públicas de la República Dominicana
Authors: Amiama Nielsen Mirna J.
Published: March 2021

La autora parte de la premisa de que la legislación de la República Dominicana sobre las contrataciones públicas amerita revisión en virtud de que las mejores prácticas en la materia han sufrido importantes evoluciones, además de que se produjo una reforma constitucional en el país en el año 2010 que representa importantes desafíos para la reforma del Estado. En este trabajo propone los aspectos más importantes a considerar para la reforma del régimen jurídico dominicano en materia de contrataciones con el Estado que enfrente los desafíos y se adecúe a las mejores prácticas internacionalmente reconocidas. El tema se justifica porque las contrataciones públicas poseen una importancia económica indiscutida; en consecuencia, existe riesgo permanente de que los agentes del mercado se coordinen e incurran en prácticas anticompetitivas, conocidas en Derecho dominicano como licitaciones colusorias. La autora destaca que existe espacio suficiente para mejora, lo que amerita una reforma legal en la materia. Ha escogido dos grandes pilares para la reforma: por un lado, la mejora en la transparencia de los procesos de contrataciones públicas, integrando las tecnologías de la información; por el otro, la mejora de la competencia. La autora considera vital embeber en las contrataciones públicas las reglas de libre competencia. Por esa razón desarrolla en este trabajo cuáles son, a su criterio, las herramientas de políticas de competencia que, de ser integradas al marco legal de las contrataciones públicas, podrán mejorar de manera significativa el ambiente de competencia efectiva en los procesos de contrataciones públicas.
The Housing Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Measures Taken and Remaining Challenges of Housing Affordability
Authors: Altaeva Assel
Published: March 2021

The Republic of Kazakhstan pays great attention to the provision of housing for its citizens. At the same time, the housing issue remains acute in the republic. The purpose of this article is to evaluate government measures to expand access to housing for the population. Based on the content analysis of state housing programs in Kazakhstan, the experience of developing the country's housing policy is systematized. The functionality of the institutions involved in the implementation of the state housing policy has been identified and described. Using the housing program for youth as an example, it is proved that the income level of the population is a deterrent to the success of these measures.
The role of public sector in the economy of Kazakhstan
Authors: Yerkin Albina
Published: March 2021

Achieving the goals and objectives in the economy determines the implementation of specific functions and many interrelated elements, in which the public sector plays a key role.
Moreover, according to the conclusions of economists, an increase in the public sector negatively affects competition in the country's economy and slows down GDP growth.
The relevance of the topic lies in the fact that under modern realities there is an increase in state participation in all spheres, especially in the economic sphere.
This article considers the public sector as an integral element of the organization of the functioning of a modern market economy. It also analyzes issues related to the management of the public sector and the regulation of its share in the economy.
Penerapan Aplikasi Mobile Untuk Mencari dan Memberikan Pertolongan Terhadap Kerusakan Pada Kendaraan Berdasarkan Lokasi Terdekat
Authors: Jihan Fadhilah  , Dwiny Meidelfi  , Aldo Erianda
Published: March 2021

For motor vehicles and cars, each year always causes an increase in the number of motor vehicle problems such as leaky tires, running out of gas or breaking down and the number of problems always increases. Where when these problems occur drivers always have difficulty in finding the nearest workshop or help. To seek help for problems with vehicles in the city of Padang, through mobile devices becomes very important considering vehicle users who find it difficult to find help. In this study the author tries to resolve the above problems by creating an Android-based system that makes it easy for motorists and cars to find help with the problems they are experiencing later. In the study of this mobile application the author will utilize GPS on existing smartphones so that they can search for other people who are around the location to make it easier to find the nearest aid provider. The study was conducted from the stages of needs analysis, design, implementation, until testing.
PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN, KOMITMEN DAN KOMUNIKASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI DI BAPPEDA KABUPATEN BOJONEGORO
Authors: Indriasari Hermin Putri , Utari Woro , Mardi W. Nogroho
Published: March 2021

Sebuah organisasi membutuhkan kepemimpinan yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kinerja pegawai. Faktor lain yang dapat mempengaruhi kinerja pegawai adalah komitmen organisasi di tempat pegawai tersebut bekerja. Disamping komitmen ada satu hal yang penting yang mempengaruhi kinerja pegawai yaitu komunikasi yang terjalin antara pegawai dengan pimpinan maupun pegawai dengan sesama pegawai, dimana dalam hal ini harus tercipta komunikasi yang efisien dan efektif. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk :1) Mengetahui deskripsi gaya kepemimpinan, komitmen, komunikasi dan kinerja pegawai di Bappeda Kabupaten Bojonegoro, 2) Mengetahui pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan, komitmen, dan komunikasi secara simultan terhadap kinerja pegawai di Bappeda Kabupaten Bojonegoro, 3) Mengetahui pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja pegawai di Bappeda Kabupaten Bojonegoro, 4) Mengetahui pengaruh komitmen terhadap kinerja pegawai di Bappeda Kabupaten Bojonegoro, dan 5) Mengetahui pengaruh komunikasi terhadap kinerja pegawai di Bappeda Kabupaten Bojonegoro.

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksplanatori dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Terdapat uji validitas dan reliabilitas instrument penelitian, dan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa : 1) Komitmen, komunikasi, dan kinerja pegawai Bappeda Kabupaten Bojonegoro semuanya dalam kondisi baik hanya gaya kepemimpinan yang dalam kondisi sangat baik., 2) Gaya kepemimpinan, komitmen, dan komunikasi secara simultan memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai di Bappeda Kabupaten Bojonegoro, 3) Gaya kepemimpinan memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai di Bappeda Kabupaten Bojonegoro, 4) Komitmen memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai di Bappeda Kabupaten Bojonegoro dan 5) Komunikasi memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai di Bappeda Kabupaten Bojonegoro.
ANALISA PENGARUH TOP MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT, USER INVOLVEMENT DAN TRAINING TERHADAP IMPLEMENTASI ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) DI PERUSAHAAN PT. ASUKA ENGINEERING INDONESIA
Authors: Wahyuddin Alfan
Published: March 2021

ERP adalah suatu perangkat lunak (software) yang mampu mengintegrasikan semua proses bisnis dalam perusahaan, sehingga keberhasilan implementasi ERP dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor penting didalam perusahaan. Penelitihan ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisa pengaruh Top Management Comitment (TMC), User Involvement (UI) dan Training terhadap keberhasilan implementasi ERP di PT. Asuka Engineering Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitihan kuantitatif dengan menggunakan regresi linier berganda. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara menyebar kuisioner ke 62 responden pengguna ERP di PT. Asuka Engineering Indonesia. Data yang diperoleh kemudian diolah dengan menggunakan software SPSS versi 25.0. Dan hasil penelitihan menunjukkan bahwa Top Management Comitment (X1) berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap implementasi ERP (Y) di PT. Asuka Engineering Indonesia, User Involvement (X2) berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Implementasi ERP (Y) di PT. Asuka Engineering Indonesia, dan Training (X3) berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Impelmentasi ERP (Y) di PT. Asuka Engineering Indonesia.
ANALISIS PENGARUH LINGKUNGAN KERJA DAN BUDAYA KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI MELALUI KEDISIPLINAN DI KANTOR CABANG DINAS PENDIDIKAN PROVINSI WILAYAH KABUPATEN SUMENEP
Authors: Imamullah  , Hartati C. Sri , Soenarmi Soenarmi
Published: March 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan lingkungan kerja, budaya kerja, kedisiplinan dan kinerja di Kantor Cabang Dinas Pendidikan Provinsi Wilayah Kabupaten Sumenep. Untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh lingkungan kerja dan budaya kerja terhadap kedisiplinan. Untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh langsung lingkungan kerja, budaya kerja, dan kedisiplinan terhadap kinerja. Untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh tidak langsung lingkungan kerja dan budaya kerja terhadap kinerja melalui kedisiplinan.

Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pegawai yang berjumlah 55 orang.  Sampel berjumlah 55 orang menggunakan metode sensus sampling. Métode análisis data path análisis.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lingkungan kerja, budaya kerja, kedisiplinan dan kinerja di Kantor Cabang Dinas Pendidikan Provinsi Wilayah Kabupaten Sumenep dalam kondisi baik. Lingkungan Kerja dan Budaya Kerja memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap Kedisiplinan. Lingkungan Kerja tidak memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap Kinerja. Budaya Kerja dan Kedisiplinan memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap Kinerja. Lingkungan Kerja tidak memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap Kinerja melalui Kedisiplinan. Budaya Kerja memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap Kinerja melalui Kedisiplinan
PENGARUH BUDAYA ORGANISASI, KEPEMIMPINAN SITUASIONAL, DAN POLA KOMUNIKASI TERHADAP DISIPLIN KERJA DAN KINERJA PEGAWAI NEGERI SIPIL DINAS PERUMAHAN, KAWASAN PERMUKIMAN DAN CIPTA KARYA KABUPATEN BOJONEGORO
Authors: Hidayah Nur , Utari Woro , Mardi W. Nugroho
Published: March 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh budaya organisasi, kepemimpinan situasional dan pola komunikasi terhadap disiplin kerja, pengaruh budaya organisasi, kepemimpinan situasional, pola komunikasi dan disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai, pengaruh budaya organisasi, kepemimpinan situasional dan pola komunikasi terhadap kinerja pegawai melalui disiplin kerja,

Jenis penelitian ini adalah explanatory research dan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi seluruh jumlah PNS di Dinas PKP Cipta Karya sebanyak 94 pegawai. Sampel sebanyak 81 orang menggunakan eknik purposive sampling. Teknik analisis data menggunakan path analysis.

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa Budaya organisasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap disiplin kerja, Kepemimpinan situasional dan Pola komunikasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap disiplin kerja. Budaya organisasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai. Kepemimpinan situasional, pola komunikasi dan disiplin berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai. Budaya organisasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai melalui disiplin kerja. Kepemimpinan situasional dan Pola komunikasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai melalui disiplin kerja.
PENGARUH KEPEMILIKAN INSTITUSIONAL, PROFITABILITAS, PERTUMBUHAN PENJUALAN, DAN KOMPENSASI RUGI FISKAL TERHADAP PENGHINDARAN PAJAK PADA PERUSAHAAN MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2014-2018
Authors: Aretha Xaviera Aretha Xaviera , Muslih Muhamad , Kurnia Kurnia
Published: March 2021

Penerimaan pajak merupakan sumber dana terbesar bagi pemerintah. Sebagai sumber keuangan negara, pemerintah selalu berupaya untuk meningkatkan penerimaan pajak. Di sisi lain, perusahaan seringkali melakukan tindakan-tindakan untuk mengurangi beban pajaknya dengan memanfaatkan grey area pada peraturan perpajakan yang ada atau disebut penghindaran pajak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepemilikan institusional, profitabilitas, pertumbuhan penjualan, dan kompensasi rugi fiskal terhadap penghindaran pajak baik secara simultan maupun parsial. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2014-2018. Sampel diperoleh secara purposive sampling. Metode analisis dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi data panel dengan menggunakan Eviews 10. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kepemilikan institusional, profitabilitas, pertumbuhan penjualan, dan kompensasi rugi fiskal berpengaruh terhadap penghindaran pajak secara simultan. Secara parsial, kepemilikan institusional dan profitabilitas berpengaruh terhadap penghindaran pajak. Sedangkan, pertumbuhan penjualan dan kompensasi rugi fiskal tidak berpengaruh terhadap penghindaran pajak
ANALISIS TOPIC MODELING UNTUK MENGIDENTIFIKASI TOPIK PEMBICARAAN PADA MEDIA SOSIAL BANK BNI
Authors: Putri Ni Wayan Nanik Suaryani Taro , Giri Refi Rifaldi Windya
Published: March 2021

Seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi, perusahaan telah melibatkan media sosial untuk mendukung pencapaian tujuan pemasaran, salah satunya dengan menggunakan media sosial Twitter. Konten yang dibuat pengguna pada Twitter dapat dimanfaatkan perusahaan sebagai sumber untuk mendapatkan informasi mengenai pasar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis konten yang dibuat oleh pengguna mengenai Bank BNI pada Twitter menggunakan metode topic modeling untuk mengidentifikasi topik pembicaraan dalam jaringan sosial bank BNI. Adapun hasil analisis dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa topik yang paling sering dibicarakan dalam jaringan BNI adalah mengenai promo terkait bank, terutama promo kuis berhadiah “#BNIQuotes” yang diadakan oleh akun resmi Bank BNI.