bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Highly Functionalized Microporous Activated Biochar from Syagrus coronata Waste: Production, Characterization, and Application in Adsorption Studies
Authors: Peixoto Bruno Salarini , Mota Larissa Silva de Oliveira , Oliveira Pamella Christina Ortega de , Veloso Márcia Cristina da Cunha , Romeiro Gilberto Alves , Moraes Marcela Cristina de
Published: November 2022

The presence of emerging contaminants in water can harm both the environment and human health. Traditional water and wastewater treatment cannot eliminate them, so different alternatives for their removal are being studied. The use of activated carbon as an adsorbent is emphasized due to its high adsorption capacity and lower cost, and to the possibility of obtaining it from biomass wastes. Thus, this study evaluated the use of Syagrus coronata waste to produce activated biochars and their adsorption capacity of isoniazid from an aqueous medium. For this, the biochar obtained through slow pyrolysis was chemically activated using two different agents, H2SO4 or KOH. The adsorbent’s acidic and textural properties were studied and correlated with adsorption behavior tested in batch and fixed-bed column systems, using commercial activated carbon as a comparison. The KOH activation process produced a predominantly microporous material (BAC), with a high surface area (1006 m2·g−1) and a high content of oxygenated functional groups (1.98 mmol·g−1). BAC outperformed all other materials tested and ones found in other works using isoniazid as a contaminant model, having a high adsorption capacity (712.42 mg·g−1). Thus, this work successfully obtained an efficient adsorbent produced from an agro-industrial waste, with superior performance.
Spatial and Temporal Evaluation of Water Streams Using Quality Indexes: A Case Study
Authors: Ramalho Fernanda Luisa , Cabral João Batista Pereira , Alves Wellmo dos Santos , de Barcelos Assunção Andrade , dos Santos Francismário Ferreira , Paulino Alexandre Tadeu
Published: November 2022

The present study aimed to analyze the spatial–temporal variation of water streams using Quality Indexes of the Minas Gerais Institute of Water Management (WQI-IGAM), compared with physical–chemical and biological variables established by the CONAMA Resolution 357/2005 employed for water classification. A water stream in the city of Cachoeira-Alta, State of Goiás, Brazil was used as a case study. Four sampling points along the water course were planned; at each point, the variables of dissolved oxygen (DO), temperature (T) and hydrogen potential (pH) were analyzed, using portable equipment, and samples were collected for laboratory analyses of the variables total phosphorus (TP), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total nitrogen (TN), turbidity (Turb), total residues (TR) and thermotolerant coliforms (TC). The waters were classified as of poor quality in relation to the variables TP and TC. The water course was classified as class 3 for the results of TP, class 2 for the results of BOD and TC and class 1 for the results of the other variables, according to CONAMA Resolution 357/2005. It is expected that the watershed management bodies will have a greater concern in the supervision of these resources, requiring greater protection of riparian forests and adequate management of watersheds.
Long-Term Monitoring of an Urban Stormwater Infiltration Trench in South Korea with Assessment Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process
Authors: Jeon Minsu , Guerra Heidi B. , Choi Hyeseon , Kim Lee-Hyung
Published: November 2022

Evaluating the functionality of small and decentralized low-impact development (LID) technologies often requires extensive labor, time, and costs for water quality analysis. In order to reduce these in an infiltration trench in South Korea, monitoring data gathered over a period of 8 years were used to determine its long-term performance, establish a stormwater quality estimation model, and develop a comprehensive evaluation tool. Our findings show that the infiltration trench can treat up to 90% of the stormwater runoff from a paved road but would require annual maintenance to minimize the reduction in infiltration capacity. The facility was able to remove an average of 83% of total suspended solids (TSS), 75% of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), 80% of chemical oxygen demand (COD), 76% of total nitrogen (TN), and 79% of total phosphorus (TP), with the highest removal efficiencies observed after maintenance was conducted. Rainfall depth and air quality parameters (i.e., PM2.5 and PM10) were found to be positively correlated with TSS, COD, TN, and TP. These parameters were then used to develop a model for the estimation of influent stormwater quality, which can help in estimating the effluent water quality based on the average removal efficiencies. Furthermore, a comprehensive evaluation tool considering indicators such as treatment efficiency, cultural benefits, and facility and operating conditions was established through the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). Aside from determining the facility’s overall efficiency, this can also serve as a diagnostic tool to identify whether maintenance is needed or not. While atmospheric and hydrological characteristics differ in different regions, and the results may vary if applied in other facilities, this study can serve as a guide to the effective and efficient evaluation of similar stormwater management facilities in South Korea.
Characteristics of Underwater Acoustics in Different Habitat Types along a Natural River Channel
Authors: Gu Jung-Eun , Kang Joongu , Jung Sang Hwa
Published: November 2022

Fluvial biological habitat types are classified using the diversity in physical characteristics of a water channel. Recent ecological management studies have highlighted the potential of underwater sound as a quantitative indicator of habitat characteristics. We investigate the relationship between underwater acoustic characteristics and hydraulic factors of 12 habitat types in the Namdae Stream in Yangyang, Korea, namely riffles, pools, and step riffle habitats. In the riffles and pools, the underwater sound levels were measured as sound pressure levels (SPLs). SPL(RMS) and 1/3 octave band have been measured in the frequency range between 8 Hz and 20 kHz. Among riffles, high SPL corresponded to the descending level of flow velocity. Pools generally had a low SPL. Low-frequency sound waves in the upper regions are better transmitted in the deeper water. To quantitatively analyze the water depth and flow velocity, we used a regression between the observed water depth, flow velocity, and acoustic SPL. The application of this study was certificated. The correlation coefficients between SPL and flow velocity/water depth revealed specific frequency bands with very strong positive correlations between SPL and flow rate in riffles and very strong negative correlations between SPL and pool water depth. Consequently, underwater sound can be used as an alternative for evaluating biological habitats.
Regulation of Abiotic Factors on Aboveground Biomass and Biodiversity of Ditch Slope in Coastal Farmland
Authors: Wang Yueying , Wang Songtao , Jiang Bing , Zhu Yihao , Niu Xuchang , Li Changjiang , Wu Zhen , Chen Weifeng
Published: November 2022

Ditch plant biomass and diversity play an important role in maintaining ditch ecosystem structure and function stability, which are subject to environmental changes. However, the regulation of abiotic factors on the aboveground biomass and diversity of plants on the slopes of coastal agricultural ditches remains unclear. In this study, the spatial distribution of soil physicochemical properties, aboveground biomass, and diversity of vegetation on different slope positions (upper slope, middle slope, and lower slope) and slope aspects (north-south direction) of farmland drainage ditches and their correlations were investigated through field surveys of vegetation on the slopes of coastal farmland drainage ditches at different sampling sites. First, water content and bulk density) decreased with the increase of slope position, while the salinity showed the opposite spatial distribution characteristics and the distribution of soil nutrients in space was mainly concentrated in the 0–20 cm soil layer. Second, the aboveground biomass of vegetation was significantly higher on the south slope than on the north slope, with the highest biomass at the lower slope on the south slope and higher aboveground biomass on the north slope at the upper and middle slopes. The Shannon-Wiener index, Pielou index, and Margalef index of ditch slope vegetation in Dongying and Binzhou farmland ditch slopes showed the same pattern of change at different slope positions and directions, which were significantly higher at the upper and middle slopes than at the lower slopes. In contrast, the Simpson index showed the opposite pattern, decreasing with the increase in slope position. Further, WC, BD, organic matter content, and total nitrogen content had positive effects on vegetation aboveground biomass, while soil pH, salinity, and available potassium content hindered vegetation growth. Finally, the Shannon-Wiener index and Pielou index were positively correlated with soil BD and available phosphorus content, and negatively correlated with organic matter and total nitrogen content, while the Simpson index was positively correlated with soil BD and WC, and had a significant negative correlation with soil salinity.
Motion Adsorption Characteristics of Particulate Matter in Water Supply Network
Authors: Zhao Zhiling , Wang Lu , Shi Wenhang , Li Cong , Wei Guozijian
Published: November 2022

The corrosion of metal pipes within water distribution systems posed great threats towards the quality and safety of drinking water. In this study, the quantity and distribution of suspended particles alongside the pipes was investigated based on field experiments in a water supply plant located in Zhengzhou City of Henan Province. The changes in water quality alongside the pipes were investigated in lab scale through analyzations about the suspensions and sedimentations using effluents from both conventional and deep treatment (ultra-filtration) under different velocity. The morphology of the suspended particles in the effluents was characterized, and water quality indicators, including the turbidity and metal ions (i.e., Pb, Zn, Cu, and Fe) were measured. The results revealed that the correlation between turbidity and particle quantity increased proportionally with the turbidity, while the quantity of the particles decreased with the increasing of their size. The effluent quality from conventional treatment was significantly higher than the deep treatment concerning all the tested indicators, spontaneously with tiny, suspended particles less than 2 µm. The metal leakage of the pipes was related to the velocity and quality of water, as higher flowing velocity and more suspended particles finally resulted in higher metal resolution.
Driver Identification Methods in Electric Vehicles, a Review
Authors: Zhao Dengfeng , Hou Junjian , Zhong Yudong , He Wenbin , Fu Zhijun , Zhou Fang
Published: November 2022

Driver identification is very important to realizing customized service for drivers and road traffic safety for electric vehicles and has become a research hotspot in the field of modern automobile development and intelligent transportation. This paper presents a comprehensive review of driver identification methods. The basic process of driver identification task is proposed as four steps, the advantages and disadvantages of different data sources for driver identification are analyzed, driver identification models are divided into three categories, and the characteristics and research progress of driver identification models are summarized, which can provide a reference for further research on driver identification. It is concluded that on-board sensor data in the natural driving state is objective and accurate and could be the main data source for driver identification. Emerging technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things have contributed to building a deep learning hybrid model with high accuracy and robustness and representing an important gradual development trend of driver identification methods. Developing a driver identification method with high accuracy, real-time performance, and robustness is an important development goal in the future.
Drivability Optimization of Electric Vehicle Drivetrains for Brake Blending Maneuvers
Authors: Koch Andreas , Brauer Jonas , Falkenstein Jens
Published: November 2022

Electric vehicle drivetrains are considered a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road traffic. The use of electric drives in automotive vehicles offers advantages, such as the potential to recover energy during braking (regenerative braking). The limitation of the maximum air gap torque of the vehicle drive machine by several factors requires a temporary standalone or simultaneous use of the conventional vehicle wheel brake. In several studies, it is shown that during braking operations, the drive machine and the vehicle wheel brake can induce torsional oscillations in the drivetrain, which have a negative influence on the driving comfort and lead to a high mechanical load. To reduce these oscillations, the simultaneous use of an active anti-jerk control is necessary. Due to the problem of oscillation excitations caused by a brake intervention, the used drivability function (integrated prefilter, anti-jerk control) is investigated and optimized with regard to brake blending maneuvers and the effectiveness for damping torsional oscillations. Therefore, the dynamics of the drivetrain are adapted to the dynamics of the braking system using the prefilter, which leads to precise fulfilment of the driver’s braking desire, even during dynamic brake blending maneuvers. All investigations are carried out with a hardware-in-the-loop test bench to create reproducible results.
Victurus, primicier des Tungrecani Seniores. À propos d’un graffito de Tongres
Authors: Schmidt Heidenreich Christophe , Raepsaet-Charlier Marie-Thérèse , Vanderhoeven Alain
Published: November 2022

Cet article propose l’édition d’un graffito sur céramique du ive siècle, provenant de Tongres en Germania secunda, au nom de Victurus, primicier des Tungrecani Seniores, qui permet de préciser l’histoire des grades militaires romains et celle de cette troupe d’élite de l’Antiquité tardive.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND PREGNANCY: STATUS OF THE PROBLEM AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Authors: SHEVCHENKO O.S. , HUSIEVA A.YE. , BULYK L.M. , MEDVED V.I.
Published: November 2022

The aim of the study is to study the course of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period, the condition of newborns in patients with multiple sclerosis, and to analyze the obtained results in comparison with similar data from modern scientific and medical literature.
Materials and research methods. An observational study of the course of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum period, and the condition of newborns was conducted in 27 patients with multiple sclerosis (main group) and 56 somatically healthy pregnant women (control group).
Research results and their discussion. During 10 years (2011-2020), 27 women with multiple sclerosis were observed and gave birth in the department of internal pathology of pregnant women. The average age was 28 ± 8 years. According to the duration of the disease, the patients were distributed as follows: up to 2 years - 8 (29.6%), 2-3 years - 6 (22.2%), 4-5 years - 3 (11.1%), 6 years - 4 (14.8%), 9 years - 1 (3.7%), 10 years - 3 (11.1%), 12 years - 2 (7.4%). Among all observed women, five (18.5%) had no complications during pregnancy, the remaining 22 (81.5%) had various problems. Concomitant extragenital pathology occurred in 21 women (77.8%). Childbirth on time (37-41 weeks) occurred in 24 women, premature childbirth in 33-35 weeks occurred in 3 women. 15 women (55.6%) gave birth through the natural birth canal, the remaining 12 women (44.4%) - by caesarean section. All children were born alive: 12 boys and 15 girls. 21 women gave birth to healthy children (77.8%), 3 (11.1%) had small gestational age and 2 (7.4%) had atelectatic pneumonia. Women’s misconceptions about the adverse effect of pregnancy on the coursed of multiple sclerosis, as well as the disease itself on the course of pregnancy and, possibly, the development of the fetus, is today the main obstacle to motherhood in multiple sclerosis. Understanding the relationship between pregnancy and the late  development of the disease can be the basis for modern therapy of this disease, which will largely prevent the development of severe complications and disability.
Conclusion. After the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, all women of childbearing age should be counseled about pregnancy planning. Doctors must take into account the safety of medications that the patient constantly receives during pregnancy. The presence of this disease does not affect fertility.
FUTUROLOGICAL EXPLANATIONS OF THE NEW UKRAINIAN EDUCATIONAL POLICY
Authors: Nezhyva O.
Published: November 2022

The article considers the peculiarities of futurological explications of the new educational policy in Ukraine. It also shows the existing contradictions in the development of the state education policy of Ukraine and the importance for transitive societies of its formation on a democratic basis, actualizing the development and implementation of the policy of reforming the national education system. At the same time, the peculiarities of the formation and development of the Soviet and European education system are analyzed. Each of them has certain advantages and disadvantages. The article notes that educational policy should move away from monosubjectivity and become polysubjective. To do this, it should be based on state, as well as on public, social mechanisms of activity regulation, make and keep a favorable environment for the existence and functioning of other opportunities, which is a necessary condition for the establishment of free educational interaction and the understanding of education as a practice of freedom. The article illustrates the main provisions of the Ukrainian educational policy based on the Ukrainian national idea. These provisions provide for the following: education policy of  Ukraine should be based on the recognition of the fact of the birth of individuality, as well as be based on the principle of "do no harm"; an individual approach to pupils and students requires certain changes in the organization of the system; relevance of the language issue in education; it is necessary to establish independent public control over the quality of educational services provided and their compliance with modern world standards; it is necessary to go away from the trendy of the received diploma, and it is also necessary to strive for constant professional growth of all categories of the population: from teachers to motorists. The article illustrates the main provisions of the Ukrainian educational policy based on the Ukrainian national idea. These provisions provide for the following: Ukrainian educational policy should be based on the recognition of the fact of the birth of individuality, as well as be based on the principle of "do no harm"; an individual approach to pupils and students requires certain changes in the organization of the system; relevance of the language issue in education; it is necessary to establish free public control over the quality of educational services provided and their compliance with modern world standards; it is necessary to go away from the cult of the received diploma, and it is also necessary to strive for constant professional growth of all categories of the population: from teachers to motorists. And this growth should be accompanied by diplomas obtained, and from educational institutions of authority not only in Ukraine, but also abroad. Besides, this growth should be accompanied by diplomas obtained, and from educational institutions of authority not only in Ukraine, but also abroad.
THE USAGE OF THE EPISTOLARY HERITAGE IN THE PROCESS OF STUDYING THE BIOGRAPHY OF LESIA UKRAINKA
Authors: Bashmanivska L. , Bashmanivskyi V.
Published: November 2022

The article deals with the issue of using the epistolary heritage of Lesia Ukrainka as a significant original source for studying the biography of the writer, true evidence of her life and work.
It claims that the epistolary heritage is an important source of cognition of Ukrainian fiction. It allows tracing the ways of forming the writer as a professional, the development of their literary and aesthetic views, features of the thinking process. It also highlights the relationship of the artist with famous contemporaries, and helps to understand artistic heritage, historical events.
It concludes that the letters let scholars learn about writer’s friends, her like-minded people, about the national and cultural life of Ukraine, about the artistic preferences of various cultural and artistic figures of Slavic and European literature.
It also points out the great cognitive and educational value of the epistolary heritage of writers in the lessons of Ukrainian literature.
The emphasis is placed on the use of various forms and methods of working with letters that can help to form pupil’s personal attitude. It can be an important means of increasing pupils' interest in literature.
It states that the epistolary heritage is the significant source for studying the biography of Lesia Ukrainka. It reveals her views on life and work, attitude toward the literary process and social life, especially the spiritual world of the writer. Therefore, the teacher of literature creates a certain emotional mood in the lesson, helps to penetrate into writer’s creative laboratory, to present worldview values, artistic and aesthetic preferences.
It summarizes that reading Lesia’s letters helps pupils to feel and understand her worries. The epistolary materials make schoolchildren think about their own life and deepen into their own inward worlds. The use of epistolary materials increases students' interest in literature, the ability to understand the thoughts and feelings of others.
THE USE OF HUMOROUS MEDIA PRODUCTS AT PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Authors: Kuzma I.
Published: November 2022

The article reflects the description of application of humorous media products at preschool educational institutions and primary schools from the perspective of the analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature. Humorous media products are viewed as multifunctional media tools used for the development of motivation, thinking, imagination, creativity and communication skills in children. Besides, they serve for the leisure time organization purposes, national-patriotic and moral education, health saving, pedagogical diagnostics, as well as for preventive purposes, in particular to prevent aggressive behavior. Also, the use of humorous media products is considered to be an effective way to reduce the level of stress and anxiety in children in the challenging conditions of military invasion.
Frequency of application of humorous media products in the interaction with children by the primary school teachers and kindergarten teachers has been diagnosed and analyzed. There have been defined the ways to improve training of future primary school teachers and kindergarten teachers at the institutions of higher education considering the application of humorous media products. They include the following forms: lectures "The problem of humor in the history of pedagogy", "Using humorous media tools for the preschoolers speech development", "Formation of transition skills of primary school students by means analysis of media with humorous potential", "Laughter therapy and health saving of preschool and primary school age children", "Humor therapy in work with children in crisis situations" in the course of study of the disciplines: "Actual problems of preschool education", "Organization of preschoolers game activities", "Introduction to pedagogy”, "Pedagogical technologies at primary school", etc.; methods: interactive, game, project; means: visual (books, periodicals), audial (audio fairy tales, etc.), audiovisual (cartoons).
Ideas worth to be used at preschool educational institutions and primary schools have been identified. They refer formation of children’s ability to distinguish between jokes and mockery; make jokes only in appropriate situation; to reveal the comic and the serious, the fictional and the real in humorous media products.
ORGANIZATION OF DISTANCE AND BLENDED LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS FOR SENIOR PUPILS AT SCHOOL DURING QUARANTINE
Authors: Botuzova Yu. , Novikova A.
Published: November 2022

The article deals with the problems of organization of the distance learning of mathematics for senior pupils at Ukrainian schools during quarantine. The authors, based on their own pedagogical experience, describe the peculiarities of distance learning in mathematics. They also indicate the types of work that were carried out with the pupils. In the article feedback results, which helped to conduct analysis and further improvement and adaptation of methodological approaches to the conditions of distance learning, are given. In particular, the materials of the author's questionnaire for pupils were processed and the results of several all-Ukrainian monitoring of schoolchildren's participation in various forms of distance learning during quarantine were studied. Foreign experience is also considered. This made it possible to obtain information about the advantages and disadvantages of the organization of distance learning of mathematics and to improve the educational process in 2020-2021 academic year, which was held in a blended mode.
A comparison of the approaches, forms, means and methods of training that have been used since the beginning of the distance education throughout the country (March 2020) and until now has been made. It is clearly demonstrated how the process of improving the educational process took place and the role of conducted surveys and monitoring in this process: the transition from Viber groups for individual classes to the creation of a school-wide distance learning system using Google for Education tools and the Edyna Shkola electronic journaling system.
The functionality of the distance learning platform Google Classroom was analyzed, and a conclusion was drawn about its effectiveness. The functionality of the Edyna Shkola system and the opportunities it provides to the school administration, teachers, pupils, and parents are considered. After reviewing the two platforms, it was concluded that Edyna Shkola system is focused on the interaction between the teachers, pupils and parents, where the main emphasis is shifted to monitoring the individual pupil's performance. At the same time, Google Classroom has a powerful functionality for providing a digital educational environment of an educational institution.
PHENOMENA OF METAPHORIZATION IN EASTERN PODILLIA DIALECTS
Authors: Tyshchenko T.
Published: November 2022

The article deals with the study of lexical-semantic transformation of the word in Eastern Podillia dialects, which is based on inter-paradigmatic connections of words. The sources of the study were printed and handwritten dictionaries of dialects of the Eastern Podillia region of the Ukrainian language, which present vocabulary with a specific meaning (thematic groups "Beekeeping", "Fishing", "Livestock", "Clothing and footwear", "Food and drinks"), ceremonial vocabulary (thematic groups "Maternity rite", "Wedding rite") and emotional-evaluative vocabulary (thematic group "Human traits").
It is noted that in different thematic groups, the use of one word instead of another – a representative of another lexical-semantic paradigm – based on the commonality of the semantic element, was found to a different extent. Predictably, the thematic group of vocabulary for the designation of a person and his traits turned out to be the most filled with metaphors, less – vocabulary with a specific meaning.
It was found that for each of the studied thematic groups of the vocabulary of the Eastern Podillia area, typical semantic models of the formation of nominations are inherent, in particular, for the thematic group vocabulary "Human traits" the zoomorphic metaphor, which is a common language phenomenon, is decisive. The following models of metaphorization are decisive for thematic group vocabulary of traditional building: "name of an animal" → "name of a device", "name of a dough product" → "name of building material"; thematic group vocabulary of clothing and footwear names – "name of a person by ethnicity" → "name of clothing"; thematic group vocabulary of fishing – "name of a household object" → "part of fishing gear", "name of a person" → "name of a fish", thematic group vocabulary of beekeeping – "name of a person" → "name of a bee", etc. It was determined that the metaphor itself prevails in Eastern Podillia dialects. A metaphor complicated by derivation is rarely found.
The study of the semantic derivation of several vocabulary groups made it possible to reveal the systematicity of the vocabulary of a separate dialect area, points of intersection of different thematic groups, and common models of lexical-semantic transformation of words in them.
VERBALIZATION OF ENGLISH CLAUSES OF CONCESSION IN DIACHRONY
Authors: Tuhai О.
Published: November 2022

In our research paper the actualization of concessive clauses or subordinate clauses of concession as adverbial clauses with the semantics of universal or general (pure) concession, concession of condition, concession of contrast, and concession of cause in the English language in a diachronic perspective, namely in Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English is characterized. The relevant use of concessive clauses with diverse concessive semantics in the leading periods of the English language development in the initial, medial, and final positions of a complex sentence is testified and proven. The syntactic verbalization of subordination with syndetic subordinate connection is outlined. The functional-semantic paradigm of Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English complex sentences of concession having been introduced by interchangeable polysemantic concessive, conditional, contrastive, causative conjunctions, which demonstrate strong syntactic compatibility, and strong semantic interference and influence in relation to the main clause is defined. The realization of concessiveness in English complex sentences with the imposition of a shade of concessiveness on subordinate clauses of universal, conditional, contrastive, causative action with the implementation of concessive action of a certain shade in the main clause is analyzed. The use of the concessive clause in the functional-communicative aspect is argued with the designation of real / potential / unreal realization (non-realization) of the concessive action in sentences of concessive universal, conditional, contrastive and causative semantics at the text level.
EXCLUSIVE ADVERBS IN OLD ENGLISH? A CORPUS-BASED STUDY OF AN(E)
Authors: Andrushenko O.
Published: November 2022

The study deals with means of expressing exclusive meaning in Old English records based on the texts of Helsinki Corpus TEI XML Edition 2011. The aim of the article is to investigate variant expressions in the English records of VII-XI cen. that laid the foundation for Present-Day English (PDE) exclusive focusing adverb only standing. The tokens retrieved from the Corpus are automatically analyzed with the help of #LancsBox which software package has been employed to analyse the data using the following tools from the package: KWIC, GraphColl, Words and Ngrams. Since focusing adverbs are known by their syntactic mobility as well as their interaction with Focus structure of the sentence the article investigates OE exclusive constructions from the perspective of scope and regularities of their positional variation as a result of information-structural effect. The notion of scope presupposes singling out two positions of the adverb: pre- and post-modification of the element it refers to. The methodology applied relies on c-commanding and phase principle enriched with Question Under Discussion method. The next methodological stage involves tagging of the sentence elements taking into account discourse representation structure. Thus, three major layers have been distinguished, viz. discourse given-new information, as well as, Focus and Topic of the sentence. As a result of the methods applied it has been proved that the form an(e) (PDE only) though correlating with sentence information structure has little, if any, effect on the arrangement of word-order constituents. Yet, the investigation has found that positional variations of the OE adverb are used as a mechanism of marking a peculiar type information actualization in the discourse, as well as, certain types of sentence Focus (informational, identificational, contrastive and emphatic), which are governed by the focus adverb position in relation to the word it modifies.
Influence of sewing parameters on the energy consumption of the sewing
machines
Authors: BOZ SERKAN , ENGİN MUSTAFA , VASSILIADIS SAVVAS , ERDOĞAN M. ÇETİN
Published: November 2022

The clothing industry due to the rapid changes in the technological and economical fields faces continuously new
challenges like efficient machine and process settings’ changes for individual production orders for smaller quantities;
increased product and materials variety and increased competitiveness through higher quality and lower production
costs.
Energy consumption is very important because, besides the varying costs (material, labour), the costs of energy are one
of the key factors affecting the manufacturing costs, which is the main factor affecting the final price of the clothing
products. It is well known that energy costs constitute 10–15 % of the overall manufacturing costs in the apparel industry.
In the present study, the correlation of the various sewing parameters with the energy consumption and thus the energy
costs are examined. In order to obtain this goal, a data collection system has been designed in order to meet the needs
and the nature of the measurements. Sewing experiments were carried out on different samples using various sewing
parameters and the consumption of the electrical power was monitored. Additionally, the measurements obtained during
the experiments were sent and stored in a computer for the processing of the signals and their statistical evaluation.
Hybrid thermoelectric-photovoltaic solar harvesters: technological and economic issues
Authors: Narducci Dario , Lorenzi Bruno
Published: November 2022

The possibility of recovering heat released by photovoltaic (PV) solar cells into electric power by using thermoelectric generators has attracted a remarkable research effort over the last two decades. Views and results are not fully converging, however, ranging from overoptimistic estimates of power gains to fully negative opinions about the convenience of hybridization. The aim of this paper is to review both energetic and economic profitability of photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybridization, as both issues are to be considered in the design of hybrid solar harvesters. It will be shown how the PV material rules the total system efficiency and its economic competitiveness compared to standard PV modules. Marginal opportunities are reported for roof-top concentrated solar harvesters. Yet, hybridization may leverage novel PV materials, currently not considered due to their lower efficiency compared to polycrystalline silicon. Much more significant is instead the window of opportunity when thermoelectric generators are coupled to perovskite solar cells.
Development in the Intelligent Transportation System in India
Authors:   Department of Electronic and Communication Engineering Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal (Haryana), India., Mukhija Pankaj , Priyanka  ,   Department of Electronic and Communication Engineering Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal (Haryana), India.
Published: November 2022

In India, vehicles on the road are increasing very rapidly. Either more infrastructures are required to meet the needs of an increase in vehicles which are costly and time-consuming projects. An intelligent transportation system can also overcome traffic and other related problems. In this paper, developments and achievements in the intelligent transportation system in India are taken into consideration. Some projects on the intelligent transportation system in India are listed, recent services added to Intelligent Transportation Systems are discussed, challenges and the future requirement for the intelligent transportation system in India are also taken into consideration.
Agrotourism Development Strategy in Wonogiri
Authors: Suswadi  , Hermacho Diego , Prasetyo Agung , Prasetyowati Kusriani
Published: November 2022

This study aims to analyze and identify internal and external environmental factors, describe marketing strategies, and describe the priority strategies used by Soko Langit Agrotourism. The data processing and analysis method uses the IFE (Internal Factor Evaluation), EFE (External Factor Evaluation) matrix, the IE (Internal-External) matrix, the SWOT matrix (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), and QSPM (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix). The study results were obtained from five internal and five external factors, which resulted in eight alternative strategies in the marketing of Soko Langit Agrotourism. This study resulted in three strategic priorities related to visitor satisfaction, including a) improving the quality of facility maintenance; b) adding and maintaining rides in order to compete with competitors; and c) taking advantage of capital opportunities from the village government to reduce the number of loans from banks. Recommendations for strategies that can be implemented include: allocating capital opportunities from the village government for facility maintenance costs; adding rides with manageable maintenance levels; improving facilities that accommodate extreme weather changes; increasing the efficiency of financing from bank loans; and increasing the efficiency of facilities to accommodate extreme weather.
Why Eucalyptus Citriodora Potential as Biopesticide ?
Authors: Maris Paramita , Utami Dwi Susilo , Marwoto Otto , Tarigan Nurbetti
Published: November 2022

Various efforts have been made to eliminate or at least reduce the negative impact of chemical pesticides that are currently widely used. One of these efforts is to use other effective control alternatives, such as bio-pesticides/botanical pesticides. Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil was previously better known in traditional medicine. However, many studies have shown that this essential oil has much potential to be used as a biopesticide. This article reviews the biopesticide potential of E. citriodora essential oil, including its herbicidal, bactericidal, fungicidal, nematicidal, insect-repellent, and insecticidal activities. E. citriodora oil contains citronellal, citronellol, 1,8-cineole, isopulegol, ?-pinene, and citronellyl acetate. Citronellal and citronellol are one of the main toxins in E. citriodora essential oil. However, this review shows that the oil has a broad spectrum of biological activity, making it a simple and environmentally friendly pesticide.
Intercropping and farmer income: a case study of onion farmers in Tawangmangu
Authors: Prasetyo Agung , Mahananto  , Suswadi  , Prasetyowati Kusriani , Irawan Norbertus Citra , Hartoyo Eko , Nur Aulia Nadian
Published: November 2022

Onion farmers in Tawangmangu are currently experiencing difficulties due to changes in rainfall. As a result, they are planting garlic and then intercropping with shallots. This decision will have a direct impact on farmers' income. This study aims to determine the effect of farmers' decisions in intercropping garlic with shallots on farmers' income in the Tawangmangu District. This research was conducted in Tawangmangu District with a simple random sampling method to determine the sample size of 49 respondents. The method of data analysis used a two-stage least square. The decision to intercrop shallot and garlic does not affect farmers' income. The age of the farmer influences the decision to do intercropping. A farmer's income is influenced by land area and the use of Phonska fertilizer. To increase farmers' income, using fertilizers with similar elements must be paid more attention to when fertilizing plants.
Boards of management resource management strategy and school development in west Pokot County
Authors: Martin Kapchanga , Maiyo Kiprop Julius , Simon Kipkenei
Published: November 2022

Schools as learning institutions have set goals and performance standards which they aspire to achieve and therefore school management becomes the key aspect through which these goals can be achieved for enhanced development. To meet these goals, the education act established Boards of Management of schools to steer schools into achieving the goals, however, despite this, there are disparities in school developments in terms of physical, human and infrastructural development a gap that this study sought to fill. This study therefore sought to establish the effect of Boards of Management resource management practices on school development in West Pokot County. The study was based on open systems theory in operationalizing the variables in the study. The target population was all the 120 principals of public secondary schools, 1800 BoM members, 1 County Director of Education and 4 Sub-County Directors of Education officers which totaled 1925. A suitable sample of 332 respondents was determined through the Yamane formula. The study applied mixed research approach with descriptive survey design. The study utilized simple random and purposive sampling techniques in identifying a suitable study sample of 332 respondents for data collection. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used to collect data. Reliability of the instruments was determined through a test-retest method and a Cronbach Alpha coefficient of at least 0.7 was computed, which was considered sufficient for use of the questionnaires in the actual study. The findings of the study were presented in tables and figures. The descriptive analysis observed a below average function of resource management in the county with all means from each sub construct of this variable being below average. Despite this, the ANOVA statistic found a positive association between resource management practices and school development with the probability value <0.05. The inferential statics revealed significant positive effect on school development 0.05 (r=.394, p=0.001) with R2 =.394 being 39.4% changes in school development explained by the resource management practices while 60.6% is captured in by the error term. The study concludes that there is a significant positive relationship between the Board of Management resource management and school development in West Pokot County. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education should develop a policy framework that would guide BoM members to undergo mandatory and comprehensive training on financial accounting, human resource and physical resource management.
Effect of Persistent Hyperglycemia and Lipid Profile and its role in Glycation and Oxidative stress in Chronic Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus subjects
Authors: Kafle Deepak
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a disease of carbohydrate metabolism disorder which results in increase in blood glucose level. Hyperglycemia may increase oxidative stress through a variety of ways impairs an antioxidant defenses mechanism. Reactive oxygen species are increased as a result of the oxidative stress caused by hyperglycemia, which activates a number of redox-sensitive cell signaling molecules producing cytotoxic materials.

Methods: 250 randomly visited the OPD at the Chitwan Medical College Department of Medicine were chosen for this cross-sectional study. 10ml of blood sample was drawn from anticubital vein following overnight fasting and was centrifuged at room temperature for 10 minutes at 3000 rpm. The serum was stored at 4oC for biochemical investigations. Fasting blood sugar, lipid profile and HbA1c etc. were analyzed via chemiluminescence Analyzer (CLIA) in the Hospital Laboratory of Chitwan Medical College. With SPSS version 22, statistical analysis was carried out.

Results: IIt was found from the study that type 2 diabetic subjects have significant increase of fasting blood sugar and malondialdehyde (MDA) but glutathione peroxidase was found to be decreased in type 2 diabetic subjects as compared to healthy controls. Glutathione reductase was found non-significant at (P>0.05) in both the subjects. It was found from the study that association of HbA1c with Total cholesterol, Triglyceride, LDL-C was found to be positively correlated and was significant at P<0.05.

Conclusions: When predicting glycemic control in T2DM patients, lipid profiles (LDL-C) and glycation status can be helpful tools.
Assessment of dental myths and misconceptions among the people of Chitwan, Nepal
Authors: Chhatkuli Ayam , Kafle Shristi , Balami Saroj , Chaulagain Rajib
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Even though, dentistry has developed a lot in present days, dental myths and misconceptions still exist which is also in a way creating hinderance in accepting the advanced curative, preventive treatments. The present study was aimed to assess the prevalent dental myths and misconceptions among the people of Chitwan, Nepal.

Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among 250 residents of Chitwan, Nepal, from 15th July 2021 to 15th August 2021. A convenience sampling method was employed to collect the data from the residents of Chitwan. A self-administered questionnaire was used. The data was entered into Microsoft Excel Version 2019 and later transferred into Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) version 16 and analysed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentage).

Results: There were in total 250 residents of Chitwan who participated in the study. The mean age of participants was 52.51±10.23 years. Among the 250 participants 153 (61.2%) were females and 97 (38.8 were females). About 108 (43.2%) participants believed that dental pain can be reduced by visiting shaman, hermits and monks. While 146 (58.4%) agreed that extraction of upper teeth affects eye vision, 152 (60.8%) were positive towards association of wisdom tooth with human intelligence. About 66.8% believed that charcoal whitens the tooth.

Conclusions: The present study concluded that dental myths are prevalent among the residents of Chitwan. These myths should be addressed by creating awareness programs from the community level.
O lugar da filosofia Matemática de Manoel Amoroso Costa
Authors: Mendes Iran Abreu
Published: November 2022

O objetivo deste artigo é identificar um lugar na cartografia da filosofia Matemática onde seja possível situar as matrizes filosóficas por meio das quais o matemático brasileiro Manoel Amoroso Costa construiu seus argumentos para nos apresentar suas ideias fundamentais da Matemática nas primeiras décadas do século XX. Essas ideias permanecem em movimento nas discussões relacionadas aos fundamentos epistemológicos da Matemática em disciplinas da formação e professores e Matemática, bem como em estudos situados em cursos de pós-graduação em Educação Matemática, especialmente nos campos da história e filosofia da Matemática em suas relações com o ensino. A partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica fundamentada na análise de conteúdo, evidencio a multiplicidade de princípios filosóficos da composição diversificada de reflexões anunciadas por Amoroso Costa em seu livro As ideias fundamentais da Matemática e outros ensaios, publicado originalmente em 1929, após seu falecimento, ocorrido em dezembro de 1928.