bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementasi Metode BCM (Bermain, Cerita, dan Menyanyi) terhadap Motivasi Santri dalam Proses Belajar di TPQ Al-Fattah Desa Wironanggan
Authors: Wiwin Mariyana  , Angga Dwi Prasetyo
Published: November 2023

Education is a process to change attitudes and behavior to make humans kill through teaching and exercise, processes, and how to educate. Education is not only an activity organized at school, but education is also held outside schools such as education in the Qur’an education park. Along with the development of times in the world, there are many new problems and never thought about before. Moreover, regarding the problems of education of the Qur’an which is still minimal and often ruled out. One of them is motivation in learning to recite the Qur’an, a lack of strategy in the learning method that can affect the encouragement of students to learn so that making learning less effective and learning goals are not fully achieved. With the administration of the BCM (Play, Stories, Singing) which is in accordance with the conditions of students who are still children will be able to increase the motivation of students to study. This service aims to increase understanding of how to increase the motivation to learn of students through the BCM (Play, Stories, Singing) method in TPQ. The method used is PAR (Participatory Action Research) which is to jump and be involved directly in implementing TPQ activities. After being carried out with the BCM (Play, Stories, Singing) there is a change in the increasing motivation of students in studying recite the Qur’an.
Increasing the Learning Motivation of Three-Dimensional Material for 5th Grade in Public Elementary School 2 Palaan Through SALAM Media "Snake & Ladder Math"
Authors: Sa`diyah Halimatus , Syari’ah Atiris , Hikmatus Shoumi Indah Nur , Rohmah Ainur , Buchori Imam
Published: November 2023

Sometimes, it is easy for students to feel bored during the learning process. The saturation experienced by students can be caused by the large amount of material that must be mastered, one of which is Three-Dimensional material. In elementary school, mathematics is generally a less desirable subject. Therefore, elementary school teachers need to package it using learning media that are in accordance with students' character. This community services seeks to trace the effective learning media applied in 5th grade of SDN 2 Palaan through a descriptive approach and inductively analysis. The result is that the SALAM learning media "Snake & Ladder Math" is an appropriate learning media for Three-Dimensional material.
Molecular adjustment to a social niche: Brain transcriptomes reveal divergent influence of social environment on the two queen morphs of the ant Temnothorax rugatulus
Authors: Stoldt Marah , Negroni Matteo , Feldmeyer Barbara , Foitzik Susanne
Published: November 2023

Social insects form complex societies with division of labor between
different female castes. In most species, a single queen heads the
colony; in others, several queens share the task of reproduction. These
different social organizations are often associated with distinct queen
morphologies and life history strategies and occur in different
environments. In the ant Temnothorax rugatulus, two queen morphs
- macrogynes and microgynes - exist associated with mono- and polygynous
colonies, respectively, which occur at lower and higher elevations. We
analyzed plastic changes in brain transcriptomes in response to the
social environment in these queen morphs and their workers. We
manipulated the number of queens over several weeks to investigate
whether transcriptional activity is influenced by queen morph, social
environment, or their interaction. Changes in gene expression in the
queens’ brains in response to our manipulations were subtle and largely
influenced by the interaction between social environment and queen
morph, rather than independently by these factors. Macrogynes and
microgynes thus adjust differently to their social environment.
Similarly, worker transcriptomes were influenced by an interaction
between behavioral type, i.e., nurses or foragers, and queen morph.
Nurses differentially regulated genes related to nutrition depending on
queen morph, suggesting a link between social environment and metabolic
dynamics in ant colonies. Overall, our study shed light on how the
social environment influences the molecular physiology of social
insects. Furthermore, we demonstrate that in this ant with two queen
morphs, worker physiology depends on queen morph and their role in the
colony.
Zintegrowany Pogram Operacyjny Rozwoju Regionalnego jako instrument polityki regionalnej na przykładzie województwa wielkopolskiego
Authors: Pondel Hanna
Published: November 2023

Celem opracowania jest prezentacja i ocena stopnia wykorzystania w województwie wielkopolskim funduszy strukturalnych, dostępnych w ramach ZPORR, na także wskazanie barier i trudności związanych z ich pozyskaniem oraz wykorzystaniem. Obecnie fundusze unijne w Wielkopolsce przeznaczane są na podstawowe inwestycje infrastrukturalne, które dopiero w przyszłości znacząco mogą wpłynąć na poziom rozwoju społeczno-gospodarczego oraz atrakcyjność regionu. W strukturze przedmiotowej projektów realizowanych w ramach Priorytetów 1 i 3 ZPORR, w grupie projektów o wyższej wartości całkowitej dominują inwestycje transportowe oraz środowiskowe. Przedmiotem największej liczby projektów są inwestycje w mikroprzedsiębiorstwa (około 40%), są to jednak na ogół projekty o stosunkowo niewielkiej całkowitej wartości jednostkowej. Nie są realizowane projekty w takich dziedzinach, jak selektywna zbiórka odpadów, recykling, sieć ciepłownicza czy odnawialne źródła energii.
Zróżnicowanie wsparcia unijnego i jego znaczenie w rozwoju lokalnym na przykładzie wybranych gmin województwa mazowieckiego
Authors: Wojewódzka Agnieszka
Published: November 2023

W artykule przedstawiono zróżnicowanie wsparcia unijnego z funduszy strukturalnych, w powiązaniu z rozwojem lokalnym. Omówiono wyniki badań ankietowych przeprowadzonych w 2007 roku w dwóch grupach gmin wiejskich i miejsko-wiejskich województwa mazowieckiego, wybranych ze względu na poziom rozwoju wyrażony syntetycznym wskaźnikiem rozwoju. Analizie poddano realizowane w 117 urzędach gmin projekty w ramach programów operacyjnych w okresie programowania 2004-2006. Ponad 70% badanych gmin w obydwu grupach korzysta z funduszy strukturalnych. Dominują projekty realizowane w ramach ZPORR. Środki finansowe skierowane są przede wszystkim na budowę bądź modernizację infrastruktury technicznej. Analiza sposobów przeznaczenia środków w badanych gminach pozwala stwierdzić, że taka forma wsparcia finansowego ma istotne znaczenie w procesie rozwoju lokalnego i w dłuższej perspektywie ma szansę przyczynić się do wyrównania dysproporcji rozwojowych na szczeblu lokalnym.
Czynniki kształtujące konkurencyjność regionów
Authors: Góralski Paweł , Lazarek Magdalena
Published: November 2023

Rozwój procesów zachodzących w regionie charakteryzuje się dużą zmiennością. Oznacza to, iż wyróżnienie podstawowych czynników, jak również tych określających ich wpływ na konkurencję jest bardzo skomplikowany. Trudności pojawiają się zarówno na poziomie pomiaru natężenia i kierunku oddziaływania każdego z czynników. Konkurencyjności regionu oprócz kwoty i kapitału, zatrudnienia i zasobów naturalnych struktur jest realizowana przez inne istotne czynniki. W trakcie oceny procesów terytorialnych, niektóre z nich zostają utracone, a niektóre z nich nabyte. W przypadku ewaluacji zasobów siły roboczej, wysoki procent bezrobocia i migracji można być przeszkodą. Natomiast migracja powoduje zmiany w czynnikach i ekonomicznych tj. brak miejsc pracy, jak również wykwalifikowanych pracowników. Zmiana czynnika są zawsze związane z kapitałem w rozwoju regionu pod wpływem globalnych procesów.
Wykorzystanie wybranych podatków lokalnych w kreowaniu polityki fiskalnej gmin
Authors: Podstawka Marian , Rudowicz Emil
Published: November 2023

Artykuł przedstawia ocenę polityki fiskalnej prowadzonej w gminach w Polsce w latach 2003-2008. Na przykładzie trzech podatków lokalnych (podatek od nieruchomości, podatek rolny, podatek leśny) została przedstawiona analiza, której celem jest wskazanie wpływu zastosowanych ulg, zwolnień i umorzeń na dochody własne gmin. Autorzy podjęli próbę zobrazowania aktywności władz lokalnych na przykładzie prowadzonej polityki fiskalnej w ramach poszczególnych podatków lokalnych ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem podatku rolnego.
Cooperation between agricultural еxtension services and cooperatives - the state and possibilities
Authors: Nikolic Marija , Vuckovic Dejana , Mihailovic Nikola
Published: November 2023

One of the key links in the system of knowledge and information transfer in
Serbian agriculture is the extension service, which acts as a mediator
between scientific institutions and different user groups. Extension
officers prefer to cooperate with already formed user groups, such as
agricultural cooperatives, because they unite farmers with similar
production and are convenient for group methods of extension work. This
paper aims to examine the quality of cooperation between agricultural
extension services and agricultural cooperatives in Serbia and to evaluate
the views of farmers (cooperative members) on the success of this
cooperation. For this research, a survey was conducted with 220 respondents,
members of agricultural cooperatives. The analysis showed that over 80% of
cooperative members cooperated with extension service, and that they were
more satisfied with the quantity of extension services than with the
quality. More than half of the respondents believe that extension services
need to be adapted to the needs of cooperatives, and that the cooperatives
should be given more attention in the media appearances of extension
officers. This research provides an important insight into the form and
specifics of cooperation between agricultural extension services and
agricultural cooperatives, on the basis of which measures for their
continuous improvement can be proposed.
Performance prediction and parametric optimization of γ-type free piston Stirling engine
Authors: Luo Xinkui , Wang Xiaojun , Yan Chunjie , Zhang An , Zhang Xuelin , Ye Wenlian
Published: November 2023

The free piston Stirling engine is a complex system with multiple parameters strongly coupled. In this study, linear dynamic model and root locus technique are combined to investigate a ?-type free piston Stirling engine. Firstly, brief expressions are derived to predict the operating frequency, f, phase angle, ?, amplitude ratio, ?, and output power of ?-type free piston Stirling engine using linear dynam?ic model. The dynamic parameters are analyzed in detail to reveal their influence on the output performance of the system. Meanwhile, the starting conditions are obtained by root locus technique. Combining the results of the aforementioned two methods, a set of optimized design parameters is identified. The optimum values of f, ?, ?, and output power are 74.82 Hz, 65.38?, 1.92 W, and 108 W, respectively. Further more, a 60 W ?-type free piston Stirling engine prototype is developed and tested to validate the current model. Compared with the predicted results, the relative errors are less than 4.0% for f, less than 5.0% for ?, less than 2.0% for ?, and less than 10.0% for output power. This research provides a reliable approach for the further design of ?-type free piston stirling engine.
The use of natural heat of dry hot rocks of the earth with a gas coolant
Authors: Alekseenko Sergey , Ogurechnikov Lev
Published: November 2023

The energy options for utilizing the deep heat of the Earth using n-pentane as a working fluid for generating electricity in the organic Rankine cycle are analyzed. The relationships between the initial and final parameters of the cycle are determined. The ratio of the average diameters of turbine stages to the working blades height along the flow part is estimated. A satisfactory profile of the flow part of an axial single-flow multistage jet turbine with subsonic flow rates of the working gas has been obtained.
The TLBO algorithm-based optimal heat transfer parameters prediction of Al2O3 water nanofluids in variable pitch corrugated tube heat exchanger
Authors: Ugle Vikas , Nagarajan Lenin , Mahalingam Arulprakasajothi , Thekkineydeth Rajan
Published: November 2023

This study investigated an Al2O3 nanofluid water-based tube heat exchanger fitted with a corrugated copper tube under laminar flow conditions. This study is carried out to observe the heat transfer rate within the heat exchanger. The effect of nanoparticle concentrations, the flow rate of the working fluid, and the corrugated tube pitch on the heat exchanger efficiency were analysed. The results show that when Al2O3 water nanofluids are sandwiched between corrugated copper tubes, the heat transfer rate is significantly enhanced compared to the smooth tubes. Nanofluids of Al2O3 were prepared with concentrations of 0.25%, 0.5%, and 1% in deionised water. Corrugated tubes with 25 mm, 20 mm, and 18 mm pitches were fabricated for this investigation. The deionised water and Al2O3 nanofluid-flow rates were maintained at 0.1 m3 per hours, 0.15 m3 per hours, and 0.2 m3 per hours, respectively. Results showed that Al2O3 nanofluids improved the heat transfer rate related to water-based fluids. The highest heat transfer occurred in the 18 mm pitch corrugated copper tube in which 1% nanofluid volume concentration was used as the heat transfer medium. It is observed that the heat exchanger containing corrugated copper tubes with pitch 17.88 mm having 0.98 vol.% of Al2O3 nanofluids, flowing at 0.198 m3 per hour, enhances the heat transfer rate between the working fluids.
Pore-scale numerical investigation on comprehensive heat transfer performance of homogeneous and graded metal foam heat sinks
Authors: Shen Hangming , Liu Chao , Yang Lihong , Wang Yuanli
Published: November 2023

In order to improve the heat dissipation efficiency of heat sinks, heat sinks filled with metal foam were proposed and numerically studied in this work. Different shapes, including the tetrakaidecahedron, triangular prism, and equivalent tetrahedron, were employed to develop geometries for the cells, ligaments, and nodes of the metal foam. Computational simulation was carried out to analyze the hydraulic and thermal performance of the homogeneous metal foam(HMF)-filled heat sinks and graded metal foam (GMF)-filled heat sinks. The study found that well-designed GMF-filled heat sinks can improve both hydraulic and thermal performance. A graded pores per inch (PPI) negative change along the X-axis direction can improve the comprehensive heat transfer performance (CHTP), and the positive change has a similar effect. Graded PPI negative change along the Y-axis direction can effectively improve the CHTP, while the positive change has no effect. Moreover, a greater thickness of the metal foam with a larger PPI leads to better performance. GMF-filled heat sinks can also effectively reduce the surface temperature of the bottom plane and enhance the convection performance.
The Impact of Cellulose and PLA Biopolymer Nonwoven Mulches on the Soil Health
Authors: Marasović Paula , Kopıtar Dragana , Brunšek Ružica , Schwarz Ivana
Published: November 2023

The nonwoven mulches produced from regenerated viscose and PLA fibres as well as conventional agro foil were placed on the soil by randomly arranged blocks of four replication plots. After 50 days, the soil samples beneath each mulch and on the control field were collected, where the bacteria and fungi population as well as the physio-chemical properties of the soil were measured. The severe reduction in bacterial population in soil under the agro foil and mulches made of PLA fibres occurs due to the prevalence of high soil temperature. The bacterial population of soil beneath the mulches made of viscose fibre significantly increased due to favourable anaerobic conditions, respectively soil temperature and moisture. Under all mulches, compared to the control field, a higher fungal population was observed. The fungal population under the nonwoven mulch produced by viscose fibres was 161% higher in comparison to the control field. The available nutrient contents of soils under the nonwoven mulches were higher compared to the control field. The control field showed higher available nutrient contents of soil than the field covered by conventional agro foil.
The results of the study reveal that usage of nonwoven mulches made of viscose fibres is most appropriate for short-term mulching application since successfully increases microbial population and improves the physio-chemical properties of soil.
On the adequacy of the frequency-symbolic method for linear parametric circuits analysis
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Shapovalov Yuriy
Published: November 2023

A frequency-symbolic method (FS-method) of the analysis of steady-state mode of linear parametric circuits is intended for forming their transfer functions in the frequency domain. Transfer functions are approximated by Fourier polynomials and contain a complex variable, time variable and parameters of circuit elements in the form of symbols. The coefficients of such Fourier polynomials by the FS-method are unknown in the symbolic systems of linear algebraic equations (SSLAE), and are defined as their solutions in symbolic form. In the paper we present a method of forming an approximation expression which ensures the adequacy of calculations. Examples and results of computer experiments are given. The system of functions MAOPCs based on a frequency-symbolic method is used for the optimal design of electronic devices of noise-immune hidden radio engineering systems using code signals.
Development of Student Worksheet (LKPD) Based on Project-Based Learning to Improve Students' Critical Thinking Skills in Integrated Thematic Learning in Elementary Schools
Authors: Maqdisiana Aisya , Widodo Sugeng , Pargito Pargito
Published: November 2023

The average thinking skills of chitis in elementary school students are still relatively low, this can be seen during integrated thematic learning. To overcome these problems, LKPD will be developed based on Project Based learning (PjBL). This study aims to: 1) develop PjBL-based LKPD that is feasible to be used to improve students' critical thinking skills in integrated thematic learning in grade IV, 2) Analyze the effectiveness of PjBL-based LKPD in improving students' critical thinking skills in integrated thematic learning in Class IV. This research is a Research and Development research. Sampling using purposive sampling technique. The population in this study was grade IV students of SD Negeri 2 Pinang Jaya Kemiling Bandarlampung. Data collection using documentation techniques, written tests, and questionnaire dissemination. The instrument used is a test that has been tested for validity and reliability using the help of the SPSS 24.0 for windows program with a significance level of 0.05. Furthermore, the data is processed using an independent sample-test. The research results are (1) PjBL-based LKPD are suitable for use and (2) PjBL-based LKPD are effective for use.
Gene geography of pharmacogenetically significant CYP2C19 cytochrome superfamily DNA markers in the populations of Russia and neighboring countries
Authors: Balanovska EV , Abdulaev ShP , Gorin IO , Belov RO , Mukatdarova EA , Pylev VYu
Published: November 2023

Genetic testing of each patient aimed at detecting the pharmacogenetic marker carrier state is challenging for healthcare system. However, knowledge about the frequencies of pharmacogenetically important genes enables making decisions about treatment based on the patient’s ethnicity. The CYP2C19 cytochrome gene involved in biotransformation of a broad spectrum of drugs is one of the most important. The study was aimed to determine the frequencies of major CYP2C19 variants and the patterns of their spatial variability in the population of Russia. The database Pharmacogenetics of the Population of Russia and Neighboring Countries created by the research team was used to determine frequencies of the CYP2C19 *1, *2, *3, *17 variants and their genotypes: *1 – 53 populations, n = 2261 samples; *2 — 79 populations, n = 6346; *3 — 92 populations, n = 7517; *17 — 35 populations, n = 3313. We have created a cartographic atlas that includes the *1, *2, *3, *17 frequency maps, correlation maps, and genotype frequency maps. Specific data on the frequencies of CYP2C19 variants and their pharmacogenetically significant genotypes in the major ethnic groups of Russia are provided. The cartographic atlas enables prediction of frequencies of significant CYP2C19 variants and their genotypes in the peoples, information about which is currently missing. The *1 and *2 variants gene geography is characterized by similar pattern: the combination of longitudinal trend of frequency increase from west to southeast and latitudinal variability of frequency increase from north to south in the Asian part of the region. Variant *3 is characterized by the clear longitudinal vector of frequency increase from 0 in the west to the world’s maximum in the Amur region. Variant *17 shows a pronounced longitudinal trend with the oppositely directed vector of frequency decrease from west to southeast. The correlation maps indicate regions, where the similarity between core patterns is disrupted.
Erratum to: Personal Exposure to Fine-particle Black Carbon Air Pollution Among Schoolchildren Living in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Authors: Dashnyam Ulzii , Warburton Nicole , Brugha Rossa , Tserenkh Ichinkhorloo , Davaasambuu Enkhmaa , Enkhtur Shonkhuuz , Munkhuu Bayalog , Lodoysamba Sereeter , Dashdendev Baigalmaa , Grigg Jonathan , Warburton David
Published: November 2023

Cent Asian J Med Sci. 2015 November;1(1):67-74 , DOI: 10.24079/cajms.2015.01.011

In this study, personal monitoring of black carbon in the PM2,5 size fraction was conducted with children. In the article, several times measurements were referred to incorrectly as being personal PM2,5 exposure, which is not accurate since black carbon within the PM2,5 size fraction was measured, not total PM2,5. The stationary monitoring was referred to correctly since black carbon in the PM25 size fraction was measured with the AethLabs aethalometer in addition to the PM2,5 size fraction with the TSI DustTrak, but the children's exposure was only measured with the AethLabs aethalometer. As seen in Table 1 from the stationary monitoring, black carbon comprises only 5-31% of the total PM2,5 concentration. Therefore, if the children's exposure in Table 2, Figure 3, and in the text is interpreted as total PM2,5 exposure, their exposure to PM2,5 is underestimated. In all instances referring to the children's exposure, the measurement should be referred to as the black carbon in the PM2,5 size fractio.
Assessment of Blood Lead Levels and Associated Risk Factors Among Children in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Authors: L Praamsma Meredith , Ganbaatar Nasantogtokh , Tsogtbaatar Munkhtsetseg , Halmambetova Elnura , Malchinkhuu Enkhzol , Ochir Chimedsuren , Ulziibayar Ganchimeg , Olkhanud Purevdorj B
Published: November 2023

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine BLLs with a LeadCare II analyzer in children living in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and to identify potential risk factors influencing their BLLs with a lifestyle and residential environment questionnaire. Methods: A total of 153 children aged 6-8 years old were tested in 2014. Results: The geometric mean BLL was 5.3 µg/dL (95% CI: 4.9 – 5.7 µg/dL) and 69.3% of the children had blood lead levels ≥5 μg/dL (the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s current reference level). Factors that were significant (p<0.05) predictors of BLL in a multiple linear regression model were sex, age, father’s education level, and father’s job type. The BLL from this study in 2014 shows a 60% decrease since a prior 2005 study, likely due to the ban on leaded gasoline in the country. Conclusion: Academic performance was significantly influenced by BLL, indicating that actions still need to be taken to reduce lead exposure in Ulaanbaatar.
Characteristics of Hospitals That Adopt Hospital Information Systems in Mongolia And Its Impact on Patient Safety and Quality of Care
Authors: Tsagaankhuu Sarnai , Zhang Xinping , Ayush Enkh-Amar
Published: November 2023

Objectives: Our objective was to determine the relationship between the adoption of hospital information system (HIS) in Mongolian tertiary and secondary care hospitals and the hospital’s organizational & geographical characteristics, its impact on patient safety & quality of healthcare. Methods: This wasa cross sectional study involving the executive directors and 39 quality managersat 39 hospitals. Data werecollected using questionnaire to determine the adoption rate of HIS and their hospital’s organizational & geographical characteristics. Results: The adoption of HIS signifi cantly affected by hospital size, ownership type, health maintenance organization penetration, and hospital location (urban versus rural). The adoption of HIS was found to partially impactpatient safety and quality of healthcare outcomes. Conclusion: In terms of theoretical implications, this study confi rms that hospital organizational & geographical characteristics (structure) impact the adoption of HIS (process) which in turn affects healthcare outcomes (outcome). These fi nding validate Avedis Donabedian’s “Structure-Process-Outcome” model. The present fi ndings also confi rm that hospitals with these structural attributes adopted more technologies.
POSITIVE POLITENESS STRATEGIES IN JAY SHETTY PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL: AN INTERVIEW WITH WILL SMITH
Authors: WAHDANI TASRUL DONI , PATUROHMAH PEPI SITI , SAKINAH R. MYRNA NUR
Published: November 2023

This study aims to examine the positive politeness strategies that are often used to show similarity, familiarity and respect. This research discusses the positive politeness strategies used by Jay Shetty on the Jay Shetty Podcast YouTube channel. This research focuses on the types of positive politeness strategies used by Jay Shetty to Will Smith as the guest star in talk show videos on the Jay Shetty Podcast YouTube channel. The data from this study are analyzed using the theory proposed by Brown & Levinson (1987) who argue that there are 15 positive politeness strategies. The method used to analyze this research is a qualitative approach with the content analysis method, the data in this study are taken from Jay Shetty's interviews with Will Smith that have been transcribed. The results showed that Jay Shetty used 10 out of 15 positive politeness strategies proposed by Brown & Levinson (1987) when he communicated with the guest star, with a total of 75 data. Based on the analysis, the positive politeness strategy of exaggerate (approval, interest, sympathy with H) is the most dominant strategy used by Jay Shetty with a total of 21 data. Jay Shetty uses this strategy to show respect, approval, interest and sympathy to his guest star so that they are satisfied.
LANGUAGE STYLES USED IN FABRIZIO ROMANO’S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT
Authors: SARUMPAET MARCELINO HASIHOLAN , TETTY MORADA
Published: November 2023

This thesis examines the types, the used and the reasons why language styles used in Fabrizio Romano on his Instagram account, using Martin Joos's theory and a qualitative descriptive method.  There are five styles proposed in Joos theory. The source of data is Instagram and there were 50 captions founds as the data. Those captions in Fabrizio’s instagram were analyzed in order to classify them into their own styles. This study reveals that Fabrizio Romano uses four of five language styles in his Instagram captions: formal style (26%), casual style (40%), consulatative style (14%), and intimate style (20%). Each style has a distinct tone and communication style, with formal style indicating a formal tone and proper nouns, casual style using conversational expressions, contractions, or shortening, and consulatative style asking for advice or predictions. Intimate style conveys personal sentiments and emotions, highlighting joy and enthusiasm, and is addressed to followers based on events. The choice of language style is deliberate, with formal language maintaining professionalism and credibility, while casual and consulatative styles foster engagement and inclusivity among a diverse audience. Incorporating intimate style allows for a personal connection with followers and a sense of authenticity. Overall, these language styles work together to enhance the overall experience and success of Fabrizio Romano's Instagram account.
Recent advances on microplastics/nanoplastics interaction with plant species: A concise review
Authors:   EMZI Nanoparticles Colloids & Interface Industrial Research Laboratory (EMZI NANO-CORE) Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Kampus Permatang Pauh, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Adzuan Hafiz Nurfarwizah , Jalaudin Basha Nurin Nabilah ,   EMZI Nanoparticles Colloids & Interface Industrial Research Laboratory (EMZI NANO-CORE) Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Kampus Permatang Pauh, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Osman Mohamed Syazwan ,   EMZI Nanoparticles Colloids & Interface Industrial Research Laboratory (EMZI NANO-CORE) Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Kampus Permatang Pauh, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Published: November 2023

The transmission, toxicity, and removal of micro/nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) have been the subject of extensive attention and have impacted concerns globally. The inclusion of microplastic pollution can have a plethora of effects on plant growth, depending on the composition of the planting media. Following a recent year of research focusing mostly on aquatic systems, attention has begun shifted to the consequences of microplastic on plant cells. Therefore, there is a significant knowledge gap regarding the extent to which MPs have an impact on terrestrial environments, particularly agroecosystems, and the risks that this has for human health. Within this review, the interaction of MPs/NPs to plant species is due to the abundance of microplastics in soil following human activity. This review also summarised the routes of MPs/NPs to the plant through the root and shoot of the plant. Subsequently, the emergence of MPs/NPs influences and brings implications on plant growth, growth, and crop production according to each plant species. Besides, the recommendations for further research on the phytotoxic effects of MPs on plants, the method of uptake and translocation in plant tissues, detection techniques for MPs in plants, and, most importantly, the potential for future interactions and accumulation of MPs in plants have also been discussed thoroughly in this paper. The most recent developments in this area are summarised at the end, with an emphasis on the future directions for studying microplastics in terrestrial systems.
PID Control for Heating Oven by Matlab-Embedded Arduino
Authors:   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Nguyen Thi-Ai-Van , Nguyen Minh-Truong ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Nguyen Duy-Khanh ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Mai Minh-Dung ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Thieu Van-Lam ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Ngo Kim-Son ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Pham Van-Son ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Pham Thanh-Son ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Pham Minh-Huy ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE)
Published: November 2023

The heating oven is a basic and easy-to-build model for exchanging and heating various types of engine equipment that require the use of thermal energy. In addition, this is also a model used in research in laboratories using basic algorithms such as PID. However, in the past, to control the heating oven, we needed to use expensive PLCs and microprocessors, and it was difficult to write programs. Recently, there are many studies that have succeeded in getting the program into the Arduino using C. Programming and this method requires the operator to have a lot of programming knowledge. To solve this problem, we have implemented and succeeded in using Matlab/Simulink with embedded Arduino and real model.
Radiation heat transfer of hybrid nanofluid stagnation point flow across a stretching porous cylinder
Authors: Khan Ziad , Jan Rashid , Jawad Muhammad , Hussain Fawad
Published: November 2023

The current study provides a comprehensive analysis of MHD hybrid nanofluids and stagnation point flow toward a porous stretched cylinder in the presence of thermal radiation. Here, alumina  and copper  are considered the hybrid nanoparticles, while water  is the base fluid. To begin, the required similarity transformations are applied to transform the nonlinear coupled PDEs into nonlinear coupled ODEs. The obtained highly nonlinear sets of ODEs are then solved analytically by using the HAM procedure. The calculations of the thermal radiation term in the energy equation are done based on the Roseland approximation. The result of various embedded variables on temperature and velocity profiles is drawn and explained briefly. Aside from that, the numerical solution of well-known physical quantities, like skin frictions and the Nusselt number, is computed by means of tables for the modification of the relevant parameter. The analysis shows that the magnetic field has opposite behavior on  and profiles. It is seen that more magnetic factor M decline  and upsurge . Moreover, the behavior of skin friction and the Nusselt number are same for the magnetic parameter M. Meanwhile, a higher Reynolds number  declines temperature profile and skin friction while upsurge the local Nusselt number. There are many applications of this study that are not limited to engineering and manufacturing, such as polymer industry, crystal growth, tumor therapy, plasma, fusing metal in electric heaters, nuclear reactors, asthma treatment, gastric medication, cooling of atomic systems, electrolytic biomedicine, helical coil heat exchangers, axial fan design, polymer industry, plane counter jets, and solar collectors.
Effects of biochar applications on growth, nutrient content and biochemical properties of Ocimum basilicum L.
Authors: Yılmaz Güzella , Karadağ Hakan , Saraҫoğlu Onur , Öcalan Osman
Published: November 2023

This study investigated the effects of biochar treatments on the growth, nutrient content and some biochemical properties of basil. Biochars obtained from two different biomasses, rice husk (RBC) and tomato harvest waste (TBC), were applied at a dose of 2% to the growing medium consisting of a 1 : 1 soil and peat mixture. No biochar-added medium (1 : 1 soil and peat) was used as a control. The experiment was established in a completely randomized design with six replications for each treatment. At the end of the study, the height, number of lateral branches, total herb weight, and leaf weight of the plants were measured. In addition, chlorophyll contents in SPAD (Soil Plant Analysis Development), different nutrients and total phenolics contents, and antioxidant activities were analyzed. As a result of the study, the effects of biochar treatments differed depending on the biomass source. RBC significantly increased plant height, total herb weight, and leaf weight while negatively affecting the number of lateral branches. TCB did not cause any significant variation in plant height and number of lateral branches. While RBC provided a slight increase in leaf weight compared to the control, it did not cause a significant change in plant height, total herb weight, and the number of lateral branches. Except for a slight increase in K content due to RBC application, both biochar treatments did not cause a significant increase in leaf nutrient content. While RBC treatment did not cause a significant change in total phenol, it caused an increase in antioxidant activity. TBC application decreased the SPAD value from 22.4 in the control to 20.4.
Possible usefulness of shrimp biowaste as a fertilizer in the cultivation of selected species of Miscanthus (Andersson)
Authors: Żurawik Piotr , Podsiadło Cezary
Published: November 2023

Species of the Miscanthus genus are plants of considerable economic importance. During their vegetation, they produce a considerable amount of biomass, which makes them a useful source of bioenergy. They are also highly ornamental and, being highly tolerant of salt in the soil, they are useful both in city greeneries and in the reclamation of degraded areas. Several million tons of shrimps per year are fished and processed at present. This generates a huge amount of biowaste, contributing to the progressive degradation of natural environment. Proper utilization of this waste is, therefore, becoming a burning issue. The present study was carried out in the years 2020–2021. The plant material consisted of two species of the genus Miscanthus, i.e. Miscanthus sinensis and Miscanthus × giganteus. Dried and ground biowaste, a material of high nutritional value generated during shrimp cleaning, was used as an experimental component of the substrate. The shrimp biowaste was mixed with the soil at a dose of 5%, 10%, and 15% (v/v). The control was a mineral soil without the dried biowaste. No other fertilizer was used during the plant growth. The plant material was harvested at the end of the growing season in the first year, and at full bloom and at the end of the growing season in the second year. The following mineral components were assessed: N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe, Cd, Pb, and Ni. Regardless of the species, the plants growing in the substrates enriched with dried shrimps had a higher content of macro- and micronutrients in their leaves in comparison with the controls. In the next years of cultivation, the content of the assessed mineral components in the leaves seemed to drop. The biowaste generated during shrimp cleaning may successfully be used as fertilizer in the cultivation of Miscanthus sinensis and Miscanthus × giganteus.
The influence of plant extracts on root biostimulation in different strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duchense) cultivars
Authors: Furmanczyk Ewa , Tartanus Malgorzata , Malusà Eligio
Published: November 2023

The use of botanical extracts is considered an important tool to stimulate plant growth, reduce the use of synthetic pesticides, or both. The impact of hydro-alcoholic extracts of Calendula officinalis, Salvia officinalis, Tagetes sp., and Taraxacum officinale on growth and root development of plants of five strawberry cultivars (‘Albion’, ‘Florence’, ‘Magnum’, ‘Rumba’, and ‘San Andreas’) grown in semi-field controlled conditions was tested in the present study. The vigor and growth of the five strawberry genotypes were significantly affected by the extracts, with cv. Florence consistently producing more biomass than any other variety compared to the untreated control. The extracts also impacted the root system differently depending on the specific genotype. However, the C. officinalis flower extract consistently improved the root architecture, increasing the value of five out of six parameters compared to the control. The genotype-related response points to the strong influence of the “variety factor” on the possible effect of plant extracts considered for biostimulation, plant protection purposes, or both, prompting the need for additional work to unravel the bottlenecks in using botanicals.
The influence of biostimulants on the rhizospheric microorganisms of scorzonera (Scorzonera hispanica L.)
Authors: Patkowska Elżbieta
Published: November 2023

Scorzonera (Scorzonera hispanica L.) is a particularly valuable species among little-known and rarely cultivated vegetables. It is a root vegetable of high dietary and nutritional values. The suitable microbiological activity of the soil favors the growth and development of scorzonera. Biostimulants can positively affect the communities of rhizospheric microorganisms of cultivated plants, including this important vegetable. The studies established the influence of biostimulants on the microbial communities in the scorzonera rhizosphere. Before setting up the field experiment, scorzonera seeds were dressed with fungicide Zaprawa Nasienna T 75 DS/WS or biostimulants Beta-Chikol, Bio-Algeen S-90, and Asahi SL. The laboratory microbiological analyses of scorzonera rhizosphere soil were conducted and determined the total population of bacteria and fungi. The obtained rhizosphere isolates of fungi Albifimbria, Clonostachys, Epicoccum, Penicillium, and Trichoderma sp. were tested to check the influence on fungi pathogenic to scorzonera (Fusarium culmorum, Fusarium oxysporum, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, and Rhizoctonia solani). The experiments showed that biostimulants, especially Asahi SL and Beta-Chikol, favored the development of rhizobacteria populations (including Bacillus sp. and Pseudomonas sp.). All biostimulants (Beta-Chikol, in particular) and the fungicide decreased the population of rhizospheric fungi and limited the occurrence of polyphagous fungi in the rhizosphere of scorzonera. Biostimulant Beta-Chikol and fungicide Zaprawa Nasienna T 75 DS/WS were most effective in stimulating the development of antagonistic fungi. Clonostachys rosea, Trichoderma sp., and Albifimbria verrucaria predominated as antagonistic rhizospheric fungi.
Spatialization of water erosion using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method in the high valley of the Medjerda, eastern Algeria
Authors: Belloula Moufida , Dridi Hadda , Kalla Mehdi
Published: November 2023

The present study tries to quantify soil losses using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and analytic hierarchy pro-cess (AHP) in the Medjerda watershed (Algerian-Tunisian border). The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method is used in the quantification of erosion qualitative characteristics, through its weighting. It is used for many problems requiring decision-making. This catchment area is characterized by moderately consistent lithology, irregular rainfall, medium slope and low vegetation cover, which makes it very sensitive to erosion. Therefore we claim to develop a spatialization map of vulnerable areas, based on analytic hierarchy process and GIS that define the combination of specific factors. The integration of the thematic maps of the various factors makes it possible to identify the impact of each factor in the erosion, to classify the sensitive zones, and to quantify the soil losses in the basin. This mapping will be an important tool for land use planning and risk management. From the distribution map of erosive hazards, we have identified four classes of vulnerabil-ity, areas with very high to high vulnerability are mainly in the northern part of the watershed (where the relief is very important).
Wheat yield response and seasonal salt profile evolution under irrigation with saline waters in a semi-arid region
Authors: Cheraghi Seyed A.M.
Published: November 2023

Scarcity of fresh water resources is the major constraint for agricultural development in Iran as in many other regions with arid and semi-arid climate. With the pressure on fresh water resources, the use of un-conventional water resources including brackish, saline and sewage water has received greater attentions in recent years. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of farmers' practices using saline groundwater on wheat yield and soil salinity in a Mediterranean cli-mate of Fars province in southern Iran. The study was carried out in several commercial wheat production regions for two years. Chemical analysis of irrigation waters, volume of applied irrigation water, electrical conductivity of soil saturation extract (ECe) and yield were measured in each field. General information on agronomic practices was also collected using a questionnaire. Results demonstrate that waters with salinities higher than what has been classified as “suitable for irriga-tion” are being used for the production of wheat crop. Analysis of wheat yield response to saline irrigation water showed that for water salinities up to 10.7 mS∙cm–1 (threshold value) variation in yield was relatively minor, above which wheat yield decreased at a greater rate. Root zone salinity profiles showed the effect of winter rainfall in reducing soil salinity. It is concluded that although acceptable yields are obtained with some of the highly brackish waters, over application of these waters would threaten the sustainability of crop production in the region.
Use of different forms of retention as the condition of sustainable management of water resources in rural environment
Authors: Patro Magdalena , Zubala Tomasz
Published: November 2023

The paper presents the problem of the growing water deficit and the possibility of sustainable development of water resources in rural areas of Central and Eastern Europe (using the example of Poland). It is estimated that the amount of resources in this region is reduced by about 70% compared to the average for Europe. In drought periods it comes to limitation of economic activity, including agriculture. Particular attention was paid to the necessity to extend landscape, underground, and snow retention, as an alternative to dams, which are currently the most popular in lower-order catchments. It has been shown that the construction of small agricultural reservoirs is not always preceded by adequate consultations and pre-design studies, which may result in financial losses and legal problems. Simultaneous use of many alternative forms of retention should be more effective than the implementation of reservoirs. In addition, increasing the hydraulic roughness of the catchments slows down the outflow of products of erosion and contributes to the protection of surface retention structures (maintaining natural and economic usefulness of reservoirs).
Critical analysis of biotechnologies on using resource potential of hydrobionts
Authors: Soloviy Christina , Malovanyy Myroslav , Nykyforov Volodymyr , Dihtyar Serhiy
Published: November 2023

Hydrobionts are considered as highly potential source for bioproduction (including energy carriers and fertilizers) and many biotechnological processes that include hydrobionts, particularly their biomass as a substrate are used in different fields of energy, cosmetology, medicine, pharmaceutics, aquaculture, agriculture, forestry etc. Latest developments prove efficiency in applying anaerobic digestion for purifying wastewaters from organic pollutants with the help of macrophytes and microphytes in conducting biomethanogenesis. Many studies have established that it is possible to reach high level of lipid extraction from algae (to 95%) with the help of organic solvents (methanol, acetone, hexane, diethyl ether etc). Blue – green algae biomass has been scientifically proved to be a good source for methane, methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, biodiesel and other biofuel types production. Macroalgae and microalgae contain β- carotene, biotin, folic acid, fucoidans, lectins, phenolics, sulphated polysaccharides and other derived biologically active compounds that can be used in producing vitamins, have anti-ulcer, antioxidant, antibiotic, antifouling, immune modulatory and other properties. Cyanidioschyzon merolae, Ostreococcus lucimarinus, O. tauri, Micromonas pusilla have shown high potential for hydrogen production while Rhizoclonium sp. has been experimentally used as a bounding material in briquetting miscanthus granules, resulting in 20 % higher dynamic strength. The article is a literature review and the purpose of this work is to classify and systemize hydrobionts, reveal regularity of their growth, conduct critical analysis on existing biotechnologies on using separate representatives of aquatic biomes as a raw material and also to review ways of intensification for these biotechnologies.