bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC OUTCOMES ON FOOD WASTE AND CARBON FOOTPRINT OF CAFÉS IN BANDAR BARU BANGI AND SUNGAI PETANI, MALAYSIA
Authors: Mohd Iszairi Nur Afifah , Zulkifli Azizul Asyraf , Zulkifli Sarah , Ahmad Irfana Kabir , Vargas Roberto Quiros , Shafie Farah Ayuni
Published: April 2024

Cafés, a subcategory of the foodservice industry, are popular as a place to eat and meet with others, among Malaysians and the world population. Their operation partly contributes to food waste and carbon footprint. However, the volume of these parameters fluctuated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, there is a need to diversify the food waste data of foodservice establishments in Malaysia, across different regions and cultures. Therefore, we conducted an environmental assessment of ten cafés in two of Malaysia’s cafe hot spots, Sungai Petani and Bandar Baru Bangi, to determine their food waste (preparation loss and plate loss) and carbon footprint generation in a week when the COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed. Data on carbon footprint were collected by reading the electricity and water meters and calculated using emission factors. Sungai Petani generated substantially more food waste (77.68 % in total, equivalent to 93.04 kg) than Bandar Baru Bangi (22.32 %, equivalent to 26.73 kg), as revealed by material flow and descriptive analyses. Similarly, the carbon footprint from water consumption in Sungai Petani was 1.03 kgCO2e, generated from 3m3 water consumption, whereas Bandar Baru Bangi produced 0.82 kgCO2e of carbon footprint from 2.39 m3 water consumed, both districts on a Sunday. Contrarily, the carbon footprint related to the electricity usage in both locations was comparable. The largest amount of carbon footprint produced in Sungai Petani was on Sunday, while Saturday showed the highest carbon footprint in Bandar Baru Bangi. These findings will help the future redirection of Malaysia cafés’ management towards more sustainable practices, which can be enhanced with the help of information on customer footfall.
Redlisting genetics: towards linking genetic data and conservation management
Authors: McLaughlin Chloee M. , Hinshaw Chauncy , Sandoval-Arango Stephania , Zavala-Paez Michelle , Hamilton Jill A
Published: April 2024

Genetic diversity is critical for adaptation in response to changing
environments and provides a valuable metric for predicting species’
extinction risk. The International Union for Conservation of Nature
(IUCN) and broader scientific community have acknowledged that genetic
diversity is a critical component to biodiversity conservation. However,
there remain gaps in the incorporation or application of genetic data to
extinction risk assessments and conservation management programs. While
contemporary international policy lacks explicit guidelines for the
application of genetics to conservation, new working groups are
collating expertise to provide resources for research, interpretation,
and policy. Here, we contribute to the discussion of how conservation
efforts can be enhanced with the use of genetic and genomic data.
Specifically, we describe how different genetic and genomic diversity
metrics can inform species extinction risk and complement the existing
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species reporting criteria. We conclude by
advocating for standardized reporting and data sharing to facilitate the
use of genomic data by different parties, and recommend changes to the
infrastructure of IUCN and the National Center for Biotechnology
Information (NCBI) GenBank® so that life history and sequence data are
viewed together. We expect our recommendations will complement ongoing
work by the IUCN Species Survival Commission’s Conservation Genetics
Specialist Group to protect genetic diversity and biodiversity globally.
A New Family of SO42–‑Templated 3d-4f High-Nuclearity Clusters: Syntheses, Structures, and Magnetic Properties
Authors: Fan Cai-Hong , Bai Kai-Peng , Luo Qian-Cheng , Han Tian , Huang Chang , Zheng Yanzhen , Chen Wei-Peng
Published: April 2024

The precise syntheses of transition–rare-earth metal clusters with
desired structures remain a great challenge. Herein, by utilizing
SO anion released by in-situ
decomposition of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as a template, a series of
novel high-nuclear ity 3d-4f clusters, formulated as
[NiPr(μ3-OH)(pida)(SO)
(NO)(CH
COO)]·Br·(NO)·
16H O·25CHOH (1,
Hpida = N-phenyliminodiacetic acid),
[NiNd(μ3-OH)(pida)(SO)(NO)(CHCOO)
]·Br·(NO)·14HO·
24CHOH·(2)·and
[NiGd
(μ3-OH)(bida)(SO)(NO)(CH
COO) ]·(SO)·Br
·(NO)·31HO
32CHOH (3, H bida =
N-benzyliminodiacetic acid), have been successfully isolated. X-ray
crystal structure analyses reveal that all the cationic
{Ni RE}cores in 1–3 possess a
ball-like structure with C3v symmetry, and can be viewed as consisting
of an inner {RE} core and an outer
{Ni} shell. From 1 and 2 to 3, due to the lanthanide
contraction effect, the coordina -tion numbers for rare-earth metal
centers in {RE} are different, resulting in
differ-ent number of SO and
NO anions to support and stabilize
the skeleton structures. Meanwhile, the magnetic properties of
com-plexes 1–3 were also studied. The result revealed that complexes
1–3 show antiferromagnetic /ferrimagnetic interactions, and 3 ex-hibits
magneto-caloric effect at ultralow temperatures with a maximum –ΔSm
(magnetic entropy change) value of 33.03 J·kg
·K at 3.0 K and 7 T.
Understanding the Intrinsic Mechanism of High-Performance Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Fixation by Heterogenization of Homonuclear Dual Atom Catalyst
Authors: Zhang Yuefei , Yang Yu , Zhang Yu , Liu Xuefei , Xiao Wenjun , Wang Degui , Wang Gang , Wang Zhen , Bi Jinshun , Liu Jincheng , Zhou Xun , Wang Wentao
Published: April 2024

A heteronuclear dual transition metal atom catalyst is a promising
strategy to solve and relieve the increasing energy and environment
crisis. However, the role of each atom still does not efficiently
differentiate due to the high activity but low detectivity of each
transition metal in the synergistic catalytic process when considering
the influence of heteronuclear induced atomic difference for each
transition metal atom, thus seriously hindering intrinsic mechanism
finding. Herein, we proposed coordinate environment vary induced
heterogenization of homonuclear dual transition metal, which inherits
the advantage of heteronuclear transition metal atom catalyst but also
controls the variable of the two atoms to explore the underlying
mechanism. Based on this proposal, employing density functional theory
study and machine learning, 23 kinds of homonuclear transition metals
are doping in four asymmetric C3N for heterogenization to evaluate the
underlying catalytic mechanism. Our results demonstrate that five
catalysts exhibit excellent catalytic performance with a low limiting
potential of -0.28 to -0.48 V. In the meantime, a new mechanism,
‘capture-charge distribution-recapture-charge redistribution’, is
developed for both side-on and end-on configuration. More importantly,
the pronate site of the first hydrogenation is identified based on this
mechanism. Our work not only initially makes a deep understanding of the
transition dual metal-based heteronuclear catalyst indirectly but also
broadens the development of complicated homonuclear dual atom catalysts
in the future.
Role of upper airway evaluation in the multidisciplinary management of obstructive sleep apnea in children below 2 years of age.
Authors: Boudewyns An , H Blancke , C Platteau , E Slosse , Verhulst Stijn , Installe Sophie , Nathalie Jouret , Hoorenbeeck Kim Van
Published: April 2024

Background: Diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA) in infants and young children is challenging because of its
clinical heterogeneity and lack of age-specific guidelines.
Aim: We report the management and treatment outcome of OSA in
children below two years of age. Treatment decisions were based upon the
pattern of upper airway (UA) obstruction, clinical presentation and OSA
severity. Methods: Retrospective, non-randomized observational
cohort study at a tertiary center. Children with OSA who underwent an UA
evaluation (drug-induced sleep endoscopy or direct laryngoscopy) were
included. Results: The study population comprised 100 patients,
57 boys and 43 girls, with a median age of 0.72 years (range 0.0-2.0)
and OSA confirmed by polysomnography. Multilevel UA collapse was present
in 26%, (adeno)tonsillar hypertrophy in 31% and 21% had
laryngomalacia. Laryngomalacia was more common in children below six
months of age and adenotonsillar hypertrophy was observed mainly in
children older than 1.5 year of age. Treatment improved OSA severity in
the entire study population with a significant reduction in obstructive
apnea/hypopnea index from 10.8/h (range 2.1-99.1) to 1.7/h (range
0.0-73.0) (p<0.001), an improvement in mean oxygen saturation
from 96.9% (range 88.9-98.4) to 97.4% (range 92.3-99.0)
(p<0.001) and in minimal oxygen saturation from 85.4% (range
37.0-96.0) to 88.8% (range 51.0-95.5) (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Multidisciplinary management of young children with
OSA guided by the pattern of UA obstruction and OSA severity, results in
favorable treatment outcomes. The pattern of UA obstruction changes in
the first two years of life from a dynamic collapse to structural
abnormalities.
Medicamentos peligrosos: resumen normativo
Authors: Bernabeu Martinez Mª Ángeles
Published: April 2024

Las propiedades tóxicas de los medicamentos citostáticos son bien conocidas desde que en los años 40 empezaron a utilizarse en el ámbito oncológico.
The Effect of Bias on Employee Suspicions of Coworker Guilt and Likelihood of Peer Reporting
Authors: Mason Stephani , Costin Claire , Rinaldo Jason
Published: April 2024

We explored the association between bias and the perception of a suspect’s guilt in alleged workplace theft. After presenting a case to participants, we asked them to assess the guilt of four possible suspects: two Black (male and female) and two White (male and female). We measured implicit and explicit racial and gender bias, leveraging two implicit association tests adapted from Levinson, Cai, and Young (2010) and two established explicit bias scales. We found that explicit racial bias is significantly associated with the overall perceived likelihood of guilt of the Black male suspect, and implicit racial bias is associated with the probability of selecting the Black male suspect from among the four. These associations disappeared after we provided additional facts about the case and the suspects. We further found that implicit and explicit racial biases are associated with the likelihood of peer reporting in an external investigation.

Data Availability: Data are available upon request.

JEL Classifications: M49.
Beta-cell function, incretin effect and glucose kinetics in response to a mixed meal in patients with type 2 diabetes treated with dapagliflozin plus saxagliptin
Authors: Daniele Giuseppe , Tura Andrea , Brocchi Alex , Saba Alessandro , Campi Beatrice , Sancho-Bornez Veronica , Dardano Angela , Del Prato Stefano
Published: April 2024

Objective - To explore complementary effects of DPP-4 and SGLT2 inhibitors combination as add on to metformin on hormonal and metabolic responses to meal ingestion. Research Design and Methods - Forty-five patients (58±8 y, HbA1c: 58±6 mmol/mol, BMI: 30.7±3.2 Kg/m2) uncontrolled with metformin were evaluated at baseline, 3- and 28-days after saxagliptin 5 mg (SAXA), dapagliflozin 10 mg (DAPA), and saxagliptin 5 mg plus dapagliflozin 10 mg (SAXA+DAPA) with a mixed meal tolerance test (MMTT) spiked with dual-tracer glucose to assess glucose metabolism, insulin secretion and sensitivity. Results - At day 3, fasting and mean MMTT glucose were lower with SAXA+DAPA (-31.1± 1.6 mg/dl; -91.5± 12.4 mg/dl) than SAXA (-7.1± 2.1 and -53±10.5 mg/dl) and DAPA (-17.0±1.1; -42.6±10.0 mg/dl; p<0.001). Insulin secretion rate (SAXA+DAPA +75%; SAXA +11%; DAPA 3%) and insulin sensitivity (+2.2±1.7, +0.4±0.7, +0.4±0.4 mg kg-1 min-1; respectively) improved with SAXA+DAPA (p<0.007). Mean GLP-1 was higher in SAXA+DAPA than SAXA and DAPA. Fasting glucagon increased with DAPA and SAXA+DAPA but not with SAXA. Fasting EGP increased with SAXA+DAPA and DAPA. During MMTT EGP suppression was greater (48%) with SAXA+DAPA (SAXA 44%, p=0.02; DAPA 34%, p=0.2). Metabolic Clearance Rate of glucose (MCRglu) increased more with SAXA+DAPA. At week 4, insulin secretion rate, b cell glucose sensitivity, insulin sensitivity further increased in SAXA+DAPA (p=0.02) with no further changes in GLP-1, glucagon, fasting and MMTT EGP, and MCRglu. Conclusions SAXA+DAPA provided superior glycemic control compared with DAPA or SAXA due to improved β cell function, insulin sensitivity, GLP-1 availability and glucose clearance.
National trends of surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia in Finland
Authors: Salmivalli Alisa , Boström Peter , Nurminen Pertti , Kinnala Pekka , Kytö Ville , Ettala Otto
Published: April 2024

Purpose: To investigate national trends of surgical treatment for benign prostatic obstruction (BPO).
Methods: The Care Register for Healthcare in Finland was used to investigate the annual numbers and types of surgical procedures, operation incidence and duration of hospital stay between 2004 and 2018 in Finland. Procedures were classified using the Nordic Medico-Statistical Committee Classification of Surgical Procedures coding. Trends in incidence were analyzed with two-sided Cochran-Armitage test. Trends in duration of hospital stay and patient age were analyzed with linear regression.
Results: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) was the most common operation type during the study period, covering over 70% of operations for BPO. Simultaneous with the implementation of photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP), the incidence of TURP, minimally invasive surgical therapies, transurethral vaporization of the prostate (TUVP) and open prostatectomies decreased (p < 0.05). The mean operation incidence rate in the population between 2004 and 2018 was 263 per 100,000. The duration of hospital stay shortened (p < 0.05), and the average age of operated patients increased by 2 years (p < 0.0001).
Conclusion: The implementation of PVP did not challenge the dominating position of TURP in Finland, but it has probably influenced the overall use of other surgical therapies, excluding transurethral incision of the prostate.  The results might suggest that the conservative treatment is accentuated, patient selection is more thorough, and surgical intervention might be placed at a later stage of BPO.
HIV Infection and Potential Predisposing Risk Factors Among Brothel-Based and Non-Brothel-Based Female Sex Workers in Port Harcourt
Authors: O Azuonwu
Published: April 2024

The study comparatively evaluated the epidemiological distribution of HIV infection among brothel-based and non-brothelbased female sex workers in Port Harcourt. This cross-sectional study design employed venue/facility-based profiling and obtained unequal sample distribution, with more brothel-based, 108 (54%), compared to non-brothel-based, 92 (46%). Recruitment was through a multi-stage sampling with strict adherence to ethical guidelines and diagnostic protocol. The study followed standard clinical laboratory practices for HIV screening using HIV screening kit protocol. The study reported a general prevalence of 29 (14.5%), greater than the venue-specific prevalence among brothel FSWs (13.0%) but less than the prevalence among non-brothel-based FSWs (16.3%). Risk assessment showed no significance with an odd ratio of 1.308 (95% Confidence Interval = 0.595 to 2.877). There was also a relative risk of 1.139 (95% confidence interval = 0.763 to 1.699) and 0.871 (95% confidence interval = 0.590 to 1.284) for brothel-based female sex workers and non-brothel-based female sex workers, respectively. Despite the reported decline in HIV prevalence among FSWs in this study, the prevalence is still higher than the national prevalence in Nigeria. An enhanced expansion of HIV prevention intervention programs is crucial, even as the measure would help to curtail the trend among these high-risk populations.
Media Video Pembelajaran Pada Mata Pelajaran IPA Kelas V
Authors: Pratia Sucita Ni Putu Ayu Jusita , Suwatra Ignatius I Wayan , Tegeh I Made
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menciptakan video pembelajaran pada mata pelajaran IPA. Jenis penelitian merupakan pengembangan dengan model ADDIE (Analysis-Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate). Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V yang berjumlah 45 orang siswa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara, pencatatan dokumen, dan koesioner/angket. Instrument yang digunakan adalah laporan pencatatan dokumen dan angket  tanggapan serta angket validasi kelayakan media yang diberikan kepada 5 validator yang terdiri dari 1 guru mata pelajaran, 2 validator ahli dan 9 orang siswa. Teknik analisis dengan teknik kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian media video pembelajaran pada mata pelajaran IPA dikatakan valid dengan. Hasil review ahli isi mata pelajaran menunjukkan media video pembelajaran sangat baik dengan persentase 100%. Hasil review ahli media pembelajaran menunjukkan media video pembelajaran baik dengan persentase 85,71%. Hasil review ahli desain pembelajaran menunjukkan media video pembelajaran sangat baik dengan persentase 92,72%. Hasil uji coba perorangan menunjukkan media video pembelajaran sangat baik dengan persentase 95,41%. Hasil uji coba kelompok kecil menunjukkan media video pembelajaran sangat baik dengan persentase 95,83%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa media video pembelajaran Usaha Pelestarian Lingkungan layak untuk digunakan bagi guru dan peserta didik SD.
Model Pembelajaran Make A Match Berbantuan Media Audio Visual Berpengaruh terhadap Motivasi Belajar IPA
Authors: Suartini Kadek Putri , Rati Ni Wayan , Suranata Kadek
Published: April 2024

Rendahnya motivasi belajar siswa disebakan karena beberapa faktor baik dari guru maupun siswa. Penerapan model pembelajaran make a match berbantuan media audio visual dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa melalui penggunaan kartu soal dan kartu jawaban serta video pembelajaran. Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh model pembelajaran make a match berbantuan media audio visual terhadap motivasi belajar IPA. Penelitian pra-eksperimen ini menggunakan desain static group comparison. Populasi penelitian ini berjumlah 119 siswa, sedangkan sampel penelitian berjumlah 56 siswa. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik random dan yang di random adalah kelas sebagai intact group. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif dan analisis statistik inferensial (uji-t dan uji d Cohen). Ditemukan perbedaan motivasi belajar IPA antara siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran dengan model pembelajaran make a match berbantuan media audio visual dengan siswa yang tidak mengikuti pembelajaran dengan model pembelajaran make a match berbantuan media audio visual dengan (thitung = 8,78 > ttabel = 1,67). Selain itu, ditemukan pengaruh model pembelajaran make a match berbantuan media audio visual terhadap motivasi belajar IPA siswa dengan nilai d = 2,41 sehingga d > 0,8. Perbedaan hasil hitung rata-rata nilai motivasi belajar IPA siswa pada kelompok eksperimen adalah 132,5 dan pada kelompok kontrol adalah 90,53. Hal ini berarti penggunaan model pembelajaran make a match berbantuan media audio visual berpengaruh terhadap motivasi belajar IPA siswa kelas IV Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020.
Korelasi Pendampingan Orang Tua dalam Pembelajaran Daring Terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika
Authors: Yanti Ni Kadek Kusmira , Suarjana I Made , Astawan I Gede
Published: April 2024

Matematika adalah salah satu pelajaran yang sangat penting diajarkan kepada siswa. Namun dalam masa pandemi Covid19 ini sistem pendidikan menerapkan pembelajaran daring yang mana segala proses pembelajaran dilakukan dirumah dengan bantuan jaringan dan teknologi, sehingga peran orang tua dalam proses belajar anak dirumah sangat berpengaruh. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji hubungan yang signifikan antara pendampingan orang tua dalam pembelajaran daring dengan hasil belajar Matematika. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah jenis penelitian expost-facto. Populasi penelitian yang digunakan sebanyak 329 orang tua siswa, sedangkan sampel penelitian yang digunakan sebanyak 122 orang tua siswa. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode non tes berupa kuesioner, studi dokumentasi dan wawancara. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini yaitu analisis statistik deskriptif dan inferensial dengan analisis uji prasyarat yaitu uji normalitas dan uji liniearitas. Selanjutnya, dilakukan uji hipotesis dengan menggunakan analisis regresi sederhana. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, maka diperoleh terdapat korelasi antara pendampingan orang tua dalam pembelajaran daring terhadap hasil belajar Matematika dengan rxy = 0,674 dengan kontribusi sebesar 56,8% dan sisanya sebesar 43,2% dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain. Hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa nilai rhitung>rtabel pada taraf signifikansi 5% = 0,176. Maka dari itu, H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima dan dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara pendampingan orang tua dalam pembelajaran daring dengan hasil belajar Matematika siswa di kelas VI SD.
Hubungan Disiplin Kerja dan Motivasi Kerja dengan Kinerja Guru
Authors: Putri Ni Putu Anom Aryani , Abadi I. B. Gede Surya
Published: April 2024

Kondisi pandemi covid-19 ini menyebabkan adanya pembelajaran daring. Kondisi daring ini tidak luput dari masalah terutama disiplin kerja dan motivasi kerja yang berhubungan dengan kinerja guru disekolah. Hal ini terjadi karena adanya penurunan disiplin kerja dan motivasi kerja guru saat pembelajaran daring. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan yang signifikan disiplin kerja dan motivasi kerja dengan kinerja guru. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian ex post facto. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah seluruh guru PNS. Sampel pada penelitian ini yaitu 38 orang dengan menggunakan teknik sampling total. Metode pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini dilakukan dengan non tes yaitu penyebaran kuesioner/angket dan pencatatan dokumen. Uji hipotesis dilakukan dengan teknik analisis korelasi product moment untuk hipotesis I, II dan korelasi ganda untuk hipotesis III setelah uji prasyarat terpenuhi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan disiplin kerja dan motivasi kerja dengan kinerja guru yang dibuktikan dengan nilai korelasi sebesar 0.7318 dan taraf signifikansi 5% nilai Fhitung=20.754 > Ftabel=3.267. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa disiplin kerja dan motivasi kerja berhubungan dengan kinerja guru. Implikasi dari penelitian ini yaitu melalui penerapan sikap disiplin kerja dan peningkatan motivasi kerja guru tentunya akan berdampak bagi peningkatan kualitas kinerja seorang guru dilingkungan sekolah dasar. Hal ini dikarenakan untuk mencapai pendidikan yang mempunyai kualitas dan mutu yang baik diperlukan kualitas kinerja seorang guru yang baik.
E-Modul Berbasis Android untuk Siswa Kidal pada Pembelajaran Tematik Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Setiawan I Kadek Dwi Indra , I Komang Sudarma  , I Wayan Ilia Yuda Adrianus
Published: April 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini yakni untuk mendeskripsikan proses pengembangan dan validitas e-modul berbasis android untuk siswa kidal kelas IV. Keadaan dilapangan menggambarkan bahwa belum adanya media pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan karakteristik siswa kidal menjadi permasalahan utama dalam penelitian ini. Penelitian pengembangan ini menggunakan model Hannafin and Peck. Subjek penelitian ini adalah ahli isi ahli desain, ahli media, 3 orang siswa kidal sebagai uji coba perorangan, dan 6 orang siswa kidal sebagai uji coba kelompok kecil. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu wawancara dan kuesioner. Teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Diperoleh hasil uji ahli isi pembelajaran sebesar 94%, uji ahli desain pembelajaran sebesar 98%, uji ahli media pembelajaran 95%, uji coba perorangan sebesar 94,67%, dan uji coba kelompok kecil sebesar 95,33% yang keseluruhan persentase skornya dikualifikasikan sangat baik. Implikasi dari penelitian ini adalah memberikan kenyamanan belajar siswa kidal serta memotivasi guru untuk memperhatikan keragaman karakteristik siswa sehingga tercipta pembelajaran yang ideal.
EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lіuta Oksana , Tymchuk Ivan ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Malovanyy Myroslav ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Turkadze Tsitsino ,   Akaki Tsereteli State University
Published: April 2024

Every year, the problem of globalisation of environmental challenges is becoming more and more noticeable, with climate change taking priority place among them. The lack of a sufficient number of climate-related disciplines in Ukrainian educational institutions limits the number of environmental experts who will be able to effectively implement climate change adaptation measures and implement the world's best practices in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through decarbonisation of energy, implementation of energy-saving equipment and transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. It has been determined that in recent decades the number of scientific publications focused on the development of educational processes in the context of climate change has increased rapidly. It has been found that the main directions of implementing climate education in educational institutions are to provide quality school education to rethink the priorities of an environmentally friendly lifestyle and to form highly qualified specialists at universities who will be able to implement climate change adaptation projects in various sectors of the economy after obtaining a quality and holistic education at universities.
THE CRUSTACEAN'S EXPORT-IMPORT MAPPING OF FISH QUARANTINE AND INSPECTION AGENCY (FQIA) JAKARTA I ON 2021-2022 PERIOD
Authors: Muhaemin Moh , Yulanda Meisi , Ruhenda Uhen , Efendi Eko
Published: April 2024

Indonesia's crustacean has great potential fisheries business. The depletion of fisheries natural resources needs to be solved to avoid overfishing, especially for crustaceans. The study aim was to analyze crustacean diversity and mapping its products on export and import markets, as well as to analyze the sustainability of crustacean export-import across Indonesia. The study was conducted at FQIA Jakarta I on January until February 2023. The descriptive analysis method was used. The results of the study showed that Indonesia's fisheries export were higher than import activities. On crustacean exports, the highest destination country for lobster (Panulirus sp.) is Cina, the highest destination country for crab (Portunus pelagicus) is the USA, the highest destination country for mud crab (Scylla serrata) is Cina, and the highest destination countries for mantis shrimp (Squilla mantis) are Hongkong and Cina. Meanwhile, for imported crustaceans, snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) came from Japan, and American lobster (Homarus americanus) came from Canada and USA. The overfishing has not occurred as illustrated for fishing grounds in Indonesia. It indicated by the average of annual catch value which has not higher than MSY catch. Keywords: Crustacea, fish market, fishing ground, annual catch, sustainable.
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Naruto Fan Fiction Writing: A Case Study
Authors: Stanko Daryna
Published: April 2024

The paper highlights communicative, ethical, and educational aspects of AI applications for fan fiction writing. This study is the first attempt to analyze opportunities and academic aspects of using AI for fan fiction writing. The article offers a brief overview of research aspects of AI and fan fiction and presents a case study an AI-generated fanfic based on Naruto series. The objective of the work is to study the use of artificial intelligence in the context of fan fiction writing, specifically focusing on how AI technology can assist or enhance the creative process of fan fiction authors. The research questions aim to investigate the implications and opportunities of employing AI in fan fiction writing and education, shedding light on the evolving relationship between technology and creative expression in online communities. While AI technology can offer various benefits and enhancements to the creative process of fan fiction writing, there are also some drawbacks to consider when using AI for this purpose. AI-generated fan fiction may lack the creativity, originality, and emotional depth human authors can bring to their writing. Using AI-powered fan fiction can be a creative and engaging way to assist in learning foreign languages. AI-generated fan fiction can expose learners to authentic language use, colloquial expressions, and cultural references in a fun and interactive format. Reading fan fiction in the target language can help improve vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills. When working with already published fan fiction, some ethical and legal issues arise, such as copyright infringement, plagiarism, and misrepresentation.
Integration of AI into the Distance Learning Environment: Enhancing Soft Skills
Authors: Borkovska Inna , Kolosova Hanna , Kozubska Iryna , Antonenko Inna
Published: April 2024

Soft skills have become increasingly essential for success in the modern world, especially in the labor market, where employers value employees’ social and communication skills. Online education, which is an integral part of the educational process in Ukraine, is adjusting to the development of students’ soft skills. Integrating artificial intelligence tools into English language learning is becoming a new direction in soft skills development. This approach opens up new teaching strategies that make learning more effective, engaging, and innovative. While learning English, students develop communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills, which contribute to their educational process and prepare the foundation for employment. The study aims to 1) evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence on the development of students’ soft skills in online learning; 2) identify the most essential soft skills for their effective learning and future employment based on a student survey; 3) develop criteria for an online course using artificial intelligence and outline strategies for integrating the ChatGPT tool into distance learning English classes. To achieve the objectives of our study, we developed and processed a questionnaire, collected quantitative data, and analyzed and interpreted qualitative data; the study sample included 304 students. The questionnaire results showed a generally positive attitude of students towards using artificial intelligence in English for Specific Purposes courses. They opened up prospects for introducing an online course in the English for Specific Purposes program and further research, including an experiment with the introduction of this online course.
Circumstances to be ascertained during the investigation of high profile sexual criminal offenses
Authors: Pchelina O. V. , Pchelin V. B.
Published: April 2024

In the article has been emphasized that the circumstances to be ascertained are a mandatory structural element of the methodology of investigating high-profile sexual criminal offenses, because their establishment, in turn, is a prerequisite for achieving the goal of criminal procedural knowledge and solving the tasks of criminal proceedings. It has been given the list of circumstances to be ascertained during the pre-trial investigation of such types of high-profile sexual criminal offenses as: rape and sexual violence committed by a group of persons and/or parents, persons who replace them, and/or against minors; molestation of a child for sexual purposes; conducting a spectacular event of a sexual nature with the participation of a minor. It has been found that different approaches to the systematization of the circumstances to be ascertained during the pre-trial investigation have been formed in forensic science. They are mainly determined by the specifics of the mechanism of committing a specific type of criminal offense, which undoubtedly affects the formation of investigative and other evidentiary information. An analysis of scientific approaches to determining the range of circumstances to be ascertained (established) during the investigation of sexual criminal offenses has been carried out. It has been proposed to systematize the circumstances to be ascertained during the pre-trial investigation of high-profile sexual criminal offenses taking into account the mixed (criminal procedural and forensic) criterion. The following groups of circumstances to be ascertained during the pre-trial investigation of high-profile sexual criminal offenses have been singled out and characterized: circumstances characterizing the event of a criminal offence; circumstances characterizing the person of the offender; circumstances characterizing the person of the victim; other circumstances.
Classification of subjects of proving in criminal proceedings in the court of first instance
Authors: Dankova S. O.
Published: April 2024

In the article the author emphasizes the relative independence of criminal procedural proving in judicial proceedings, its specific structure and the circle of subjects who carry out such activities. It was established that at the doctrinal level there are many approaches to the interpretation of the concept of subjects of proving and their classification, which is due to the lack of clear instructions in the legislation. It is emphasized that the concepts of “participants of judicial proceedings” and “subjects of proving of criminal proceedings in the court of first instance” only partially overlap in scope and do not completely exhaust each other. Taking into account the author’s approach to the understanding of criminal procedural proving in criminal proceedings in the court of first instance, its subjects are proposed to be understood as state bodies and persons who have a certain material or procedural interest in judicial proceedings and carry out cognitive-practical and logical-intellectual actions regarding the formation, research and evaluation of evidence, as well as their further use for the purpose of establishing circumstances relevant to criminal proceedings, defending the legal positions of the participants in judicial proceedings and making legal, justified and motivated court decisions. Taking into account the role of subjects, their duty and function in proving, three groups of subjects of proving in judicial proceedings in the first instance are distinguished: 1) the subject who administers justice and is entrusted with the duty of correctly solving a criminal case, adoption of a legal, justified and motivated court decision (court); 2) subjects who are legally required to prove the circumstances of criminal proceedings (prosecutor, victim – private prosecutor); 3) subjects to whom the law has given the right to participate in the proving process (accused, defense counsel, legal representative, victim, civil plaintiff, civil defendant, their representatives, representative of the legal entity in respect of which proceedings are being conducted, a third party in respect of whose property is being decided issue of arrest).
Leveraging index compression techniques to optimize the use of co-processors
Authors: Freire Manuel , Marichal Raul , Martinez Agustin , Padron Daniel , Dufrechou Ernesto , Ezzatti Pablo
Published: April 2024

The significant presence that many-core devices like GPUs have these days, and their enormous computational power, motivates the study of sparse matrix operations in this hardware. The essential sparse kernels in scientific computing, such as the sparse matrix-vector multiplication (SpMV), usually have many different high-performance GPU implementations. Sparse matrix problems typically imply memory-bound operations, and this characteristic is particularly limiting in massively parallel processors. This work revisits the main ideas about reducing the volume of data required by sparse storage formats and advances in understanding some compression techniques. In particular, we study the use of index compression combined with sparse matrix reordering techniques in CSR and explore other approaches using a blocked format. The systematic experimental evaluation on a large set of real-world matrices confirms that this approach achieves meaningful data storage reductions. Additionally, we find promising results of the impact of the storage reduction on the execution time when using accelerators to perform the mathematical kernels.
“Se hizo lo que se pudo”. El compromiso militante y sus límites en los jóvenes de un partido liberal (Mejorar, 2020)
Authors: Fernandez Facundo Manuel , Levita Gabriel
Published: April 2024

Este artículo analiza el compromiso militante de los activistas de Impulsar, la juventud del partido Mejorar, cuya existencia tuvo lugar en el año 2020. Por medio de entrevistas en profundidad, observaciones participantes y no participantes en actividades partidarias y el análisis de redes sociales y documentos partidarios, reconstruimos la experiencia del partido y de sus militantes: su ingreso a la política, sus sociabilidades, su trabajo en la organización y su identidad. Mostramos cómo el desarrollo de un compromiso militante encontró dos grandes obstáculos: las restricciones impuestas por la pandemia y una estructura de retribuciones que no ofrecía beneﬁcios materiales. Estas limitaciones fueron interpretadas por los activistas de modo singular a través de una identidad liberal que valoraba el interés individual. El artículo contribuye al conocimiento acerca de los partidos identiﬁcados como liberales, conservadores o de derecha en la Argentina actual y aporta herramientas para el estudio de la militancia en partidos chicos y nuevos, por un lado, en partidos liberales, por otro, y, ﬁnalmente, en toda agrupación cuya existencia haya atravesado la pandemia de COVID-19.
Analytical Research on Operational Issues of the Remanufacturing Process in India
Authors: Kumar Sinha Ajay , Rao P. Hanumantha
Published: April 2024

Environmental awareness among the masses compelled many companies to adopt sustainable practices in their business operations. Remanufacturing is a well-tested and successful business model practiced in many European countries. But in many African and Asian countries, it is still nascent, including India. This research study tries to identify the critical factors in the “Operational Management” area for the viability of remanufacturing business in India. For this purpose, a questionnaire was developed based on the important factors identified from the extensive literature review. An online questionnaire survey was conducted among Indian white goods appliance manufacturing companies and their suppliers. The responses were analyzed statistically and ranked based on their criticality in initiating remanufacturing business in India. The findings may help the Indian government and manufacturing firms to frame proper strategies related to the operational management issues of remanufacturing business in India.
Inventory Classification with Limitations in the Number of Changeovers and Space for Inventory
Authors: KUO Yiyo , JIANG Hao-Chen
Published: April 2024

This research addresses an inventory classification problem in a company that manufactures plastic pallets. Classification of the inventory is difficult because it is subject to two restrictions: the number of changeovers and the size of inventory storage. A mathematical model is first proposed to maximize the fill rate by classifying all product items into four groups. Due to all items can be classified based on the monthly demand, in descending order. The present study then proposed a procedure to find the classification that is most efficient. According to the experimental results, the maximum fill rate in the current situation is 89.85%. The proposed methodology also tested different production batches and levels of demand. The proposed methodology was found to be appropriate for practical application.
Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change-induced Variations in Air Temperature and Precipitation on Plant Physiological and Soil Microbial Processes with DNDC Model
Authors: Balashov Eugene V. , Dobrokhotov Alexey V. , Kozyreva Lyudmila V.
Published: April 2024

The DNDC (DeNitrification-DeComposition) model (version 9.5) was applied to predict the differences in transpiration and photosynthesis rates of perennial grasses (red clover and timothy), and autotrophic respiration of a sandy Spodosol. The input parameters for two growing seasons (from 1st of May to 31st of August in 2010 and 2015) contrasting in meteorological conditions were used in the modeling experiment. In 2010, the mean air temperature of the period was 14.1 ±3.3 °C and the total precipitation – 0.1796 m, while in 2015 the mean air temperature was 16.8 ±5.5 °C and the total precipitation – 0.538 m. These meteorological parameters were unfavorable for plants in 2010 and favorable in 2015. The results have shown that the DNDC model adequately predicted the weather-induced differences in total and mean transpiration rates of perennial grasses: 0.12204 m. and 0.00099 ±0.00040 m.day−1, respectively, under favorable meteorological conditions of 2015 and 0.05969 m. and 0.00049 ±0.00035 m.day−1, respectively, under unfavorable meteorological conditions of 2010. Dynamics of daily transpiration rates of plants was significantly (r = 0.34 p <0.001) correlated with soil water content only under unfavorable meteorological conditions. Mean values of simulated photosynthesis rates were equal to 84.4 ±27.9 kg.C.ha−1.day−1 in 2015 and 52.3 ±23.4 kg.C.ha-1.day−1 in 2010. There were significant differences (p <0.001) in the mean values of photosynthesis rates between the two weather scenarios. The results of one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) have shown that the rates of autotrophic respiration were significantly (p <0.001) higher under favorable (8.14 ±2.25 kg.C.ha−1.day−1) than under unfavorable (5.17 ±2.19 kg.C.ha−1.day−1) meteorological conditions.
Soil Cover Modifications in Vicinity of Disappearing Lakes as a Result of Climate Change
Authors: Kruczkowska Bogusława
Published: April 2024

Disappearance of lakes is one of the most dangerous processes affecting the entire natural environment, including soil. This phenomenon is considered natural, resulting from climate change, however in recent decades, a significant acceleration of this process has been observed due to the direct impact of human activity. In areas directly adjacent to lakes, organic soils usually predominate. Unfortunately, wetlands are increasingly being drained and used for agricultural purposes. Under such circumstances, changes in the physical and chemical properties of these soils are often irreversible, causing their degradation. As an effect of increased mineralization, a number of typical modifications occur in soils, such as carbon loss, increased degree of peat decomposition, and changes in soil structure. Long-term dehydration has led to muck formation. Additionally, lowering of lake water uncovers previously flooded areas and increases the intensity of soil-forming processes. However, the presence of the Subaquatic qualifier in the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB) suggests that sediments in shallow water bodies no more than 200 cm deep can also be classified as soils. The progressive disappearance of lakes observed all over the world is therefore a process affecting not only the reduction of water bodies, but also changes in the properties and typology of soils and vegetation cover.
Exploring Biochar with N-Fertilizer Effects on Soil CO2 Emissions and Physical-Chemical Properties as a Climate Change Mitigation Tool
Authors: Molnárová Melinda , Horák Ján
Published: April 2024

The global agriculture industry is facing never before faced issues in the form of soil degradation, water scarcity, rising greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change. Among the possible remedies, applying biochar to the soil has drawn interest as a viable strategy. Although a great deal of literature has been written about the benefits and drawbacks of applying biochar initially, there is still a significant amount of research on the effects of using biochar repeatedly. This study seeks to address this gap by examining the varied effects of both the initial application (at rates of 0 t.ha−1, 10 t.ha−1, and 20 t.ha−1) and the reapplication of biochar (at rates of 0, 10, and 20 t.ha−1), especially when combined with different levels of nitrogen fertilizer (0, 108, and 162 kg.ha−1). The investigation focuses on soil properties and CO2 emissions from Haplic Luvisol in the temperate climate zone (Slovakia). The results showed that biochar generally improved soil properties, such as soil pH (KCl) (p <0.05), shifting it from acidic towards moderately acidic, and generally led to a decrease in ammonium (NH4
+) and nitrate (NO3
-) content. The second level of fertilization, combined with different biochar treatments, yielded the most efficient results in physical properties such as soil temperature, bulk density (BD), and soil water content (SWC) compared to control treatments without biochar. Biochar application contributed to the reduction of both average daily CO2 emissions and cumulative CO2 emissions during the study period (April – October) in 2022 compared to the control without biochar application.
Evolution of EFTA in Differentiated Integration within Europe
Authors: Zolotukhin V. V.
Published: April 2024

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), established over 60 years ago as an alternative platform for fostering cooperation, has evolved into a crucial component of the pan-European project. The organizational framework underpinning its operations, its developmental trajectory with specific focus on divergences, and the models of differentiated integration (DI) have significantly contributed to its evolution.EFTA's distinct organizational structure, coupled with its pragmatic legal framework, serves as the foundation of its operations. A detailed examination allows for a clear distinction between Switzerland and the three member states of the European Economic Area (EEA), namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.Regarding the EEA, its legal framework is established through collaborative development of legal instruments with the EU. The thematic allocation is carefully structured based on existing competencies; officials of EFTA's pillar bodies within the two-pillar EEA structure maintain productive relations with the EU, while others focus on internal matters. The geographical location of these bodies plays a decisive role: Brussels and Luxembourg are aligned with a broad Eurocentric decision-making paradigm, while those within EFTA prioritize endogenous agendas.Switzerland's integration trajectory relies on a diverse array of regulatory mechanisms aimed at bridging disparate areas and fostering cooperation among participating states. A sectoral approach and bilateral agreement packages with the EU are pivotal, with several EFTA bodies operating within Swiss jurisdiction facilitating convergence with the European market. Amidst the current regional turbulence, the convergence of various factors has enabled EFTA to align with the EU's approach to differentiated integration. While earlier scholarly perspectives on the phenomenon were limited in criteria and tools, subsequent empirical developments have provided a more nuanced understanding. The DI models adopted by EFTA member states closely resemble those of the EU, highlighting their alignment. Ultimately, the Association has become an integral part of European integration, with the quartet of participating countries maintaining greater flexibility in decision-making processes.