bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On the Possible Astronomical Function of Portasar’s (G¨obekli Tepe) Pillar 27
Authors: Malkhasyan H. A.
Published: July 2024

The examination of Portasar’s Pillar 27 in Enclosure C from an archaeoastronomical point of
view reveals four distinct directions. Considering the directions obtained as observational shows
that they could have served to observe the simultaneous culminations of Pleiades, α Persei, and
36 Draconis pointing towards the North Ecliptic Pole during the activity period of the September
ε-Perseid meteor shower. On the same day (perhaps a few days apart) before sunrise, it was most
likely possible to observe the star disappearance of the constellations Hercules and Centaurus at
their culmination points. At the same time, the T-shaped structure of Pillar 27 could serve as a
shadow meter (gnomon) to show the specified day of the mentioned observations. Additionally, 36
days after the summer solstice (Perseids activity period), the simultaneous appearance of the stars
β Andromedae and γ Draconis at their culmination points was observable.
On the other hand, there are principal parallels with the possible observations with the help of
Portasar’s Pillar 27 and the function of Platform 3 (as well as some angular stones (No. 7, 12, 158,
etc.)) of the Zorats Qarer megalithic monument, which refer to the same millennium (9000 BC).
There are also commonalities with ancient calendar patterns that relate to ancient mythological
concepts. Their detailed analysis is still in progress.
Armenian Astronomical Society: report of 25-years activities
Authors: Mickaelian A. M.
Published: July 2024

The history of the Armenian Astronomical Society (ArAS) foundation and its goals and a summary of ArAS activities during 1999-2024 is presented. The following have been among the most important activities: ArAS formation, increase of ArAS membership, consolidation of foreign Armenian astronomers, ArAS webpage with full of useful information, creating a Database of Armenian Astronomers, ArAS Electronic Newsletters (ArASNews), ArAS Annual Meetings, Byurakan International Summer Schools (BISS) and other events for young astronomers and students, ArAS School Lectures series, Byurakan Science Camps (BSC) and other events for school pupils, ArAS Annual Prize for Young Astronomers (Yervant Terzian Prize), award of Galileo Teacher Training Program (GTTP) International Certificates and other teacher training programs, Armenian Archaeoastronomy webpage, initiation and development of Scientific (Astro) Journalism and its Annual Awards, initiation and development of Scientific (Astro) Tourism, as well as UNESCO/IAU International Year of Astronomy (IYA-2009) activities and others.
Identification of the young stellar clusters in the G345.5+1.5 Star-Forming Region
Authors: Khachatryan A. , Nikoghosyan E. , Andreasyan D. , Samsonyan A. , Azatyan N. , Grigoryan V. , Simonyan R.
Published: July 2024

Star-forming regions, their formation and evolution are a subject of active study. The subject of
our research is the G345.5+1.5 region, which is composed of two dusty ring-like structures referred to
as G345.45+1.5 and G345.10+1.35. The region is located at a distance of 1.8 kpc and classified as HII
regions. According to previous studies, G345.45+1.5 could have been created by a supernova explosion
represented by the 36.6 cm source J165920-400424 in its center. Despite the considerable interest, only
a few works are devoted to this region, and there is very little information about its stellar population.
Our work focuses specifically on the stellar population in this region. Using 2MASS astrometric and
photometric data, we identified three well-defined clusters of young stellar objects (YSOs) in the vicinity
of the IRAS 16561-4006, 16571-4029, and 16545-4012 sources.
On the Blueshift of the Andromeda Galaxy
Authors: Harutyunian H. A. , Torosyan A. A.
Published: July 2024

The observed spectral shift of galaxies is usually interpreted using the Doppler effect. However, attention should be paid to other possible mechanisms of spectral shift. For example, suppose baryon matter
evolves due to interaction with the carrier of dark energy. In that case, the objects that pass through
longer evolutionary paths compared to our galaxy will be blue-shifted for us. Since the evolutionary
spectral shift is a rather weak effect, it can only be detected at small cosmological distances, where the
redshift due to the expansion of the Universe is not very large. From this point of view, the Andromeda
Nebula is undoubtedly an appropriate example. It is one of the main members of the Local Group of
galaxies and has a small blueshift. Here we review observational data and theoretical generalizations in
favor of interpreting the blueshift of our neighboring galaxy as an evolutionary effect.
Heat-related illness among workers in British Columbia, Canada: Extreme hot weather in 2021 compared to 2001–2020
Authors: Guo Xiaocong , Weinberger Kate R , Tamburic Lillian , Peters Cheryl E , McLeod Christopher B
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVES: British Columbia (BC), Canada, experienced an unprecedented summer with record-breaking high temperatures in 2021. Yet the health impact has not been examined in occupational settings. This study aimed to characterize occupational heat-related illness (HRI) among BC workers estimated by incidence rates and associations between heatwaves and HRI, compare risks from 2021 and prior summers of 2001–2020, and assess differential impacts on worker groups by demographics and occupations.

METHODS: We identified HRI from workers’ compensation claims that occurred between June and August from 2001–2021 in BC. Incidence rates were calculated using working population estimates from Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey. A time-stratified case-crossover design with conditional Poisson regression was used to examine the impact of heatwaves on occupational HRI. All analyses were stratified by year (2021 versus 2001–2020), age, sex, and occupation.

RESULTS: Of the 521 claims identified, 107 (21%) occurred in 2021. Incidence rates for 2021 and prior summers were 3.97 [95% confidence interval (CI) 3.26–4.80] and 0.93 (95% CI 0.85–1.03) claims per 100 000 workers, respectively. This difference represents a 327% increase. Rates were higher in health occupations in 2021 versus 2001–2020. During 2001–2021, the risk of HRI during heatwave days was 4.33 (95% CI 2.98–6.27) times that during non-heatwave days, and the risk was higher among middle-aged workers and workers in trades, transport, and equipment operations. The 2021 heatwaves had greater impact on younger and female workers than those from prior summers.

CONCLUSIONS: Heat is a crucial workplace hazard. Prevention strategies should prioritize at-risk workers and not be limited to heatwaves.
Movilidad internacional de estudiantes y empleabilidad. La visión de los empleadores
Authors: Geldres Valeska V. , Ribeiro de Almeida Martinho I. , Flander Alenka
Published: July 2024

La investigación tiene como objetivo analizar la relación entre movilidad internacional de estudiantes (MIE) para estudios o prácticas laborales y empleabilidad, desde la perspectiva de los empleadores en San Pablo, Brasil. La metodología de la investigación es de carácter exploratorio y se basa en la aplicación del método survey. La muestra reunió a 87 empresas, la mayoría grandes y con relaciones internacionales. La principal competencia que las organizaciones creen que los estudiantes desarrollan al tener una experiencia internacional durante sus estudios es la mejora del conocimiento de idiomas extranjeros. Según los empleadores, la MIE aporta a la capacidad de iniciativa una de las competencias más valoradas por los empleadores brasileños, después de la responsabilidad. Sin embargo, y al igual que lo observado en la literatura internacional, los empleadores no toman en cuenta la MIE en el reclutamiento y la selección de recién graduados, y lo más valorado es una experiencia internacional de práctica laboral. Desde la perspectiva de la educación superior, es necesario definir las capacidades que una experiencia internacional genera para los alumnos, con el fin de que éstas puedan ser comunicadas efectivamente a los empleadores.
Relaciones entre las actividades de investigación científica, desarrollo tecnológico y producción material desde 1850 hasta la actualidad. Implicaciones para el desarrollo humano
Authors: Valdés Castro Rolando , Tricio Gómez Verónica , Rodríguez Cano Luis R.
Published: July 2024

A través del estudio de publicaciones científicas y patentes son detectadas algunas tendencias estadísticas de la evolución de las actividades de investigación y de desarrollo tecnológico, desde 1850 hasta la actualidad. Esas tendencias son interpretadas sobre la base del análisis de las relaciones entre investigación científica, tecnología y producción material en diferentes fases de la historia. Se introduce el concepto de revolución tecnológica del consumo social. Se enuncia la hipótesis de que en nuestros días la comunidad científica está creando el sistema de conocimiento (sobre la naturaleza, la tecnología y la sociedad), a partir del que podría emerger una revolución tecnológica del consumo social, centrada en el desarrollo humano sostenible.
Cambio tecnológico y cultura institucional. El caso del INTA
Authors: Albornoz Mario
Published: July 2024

El Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria de Argentina (INTA) fue creado en 1956 en el contexto de políticas tendientes a la recuperación de la economía del agro, siguiendo las recomendaciones de la CEPAL. En tal sentido, es un exponente de la visión que en la época se sostenía acerca del desarrollo y de la función de la tecnología en tal proceso. Desde el comienzo se le asignó una función dual, expresada en la extensión y la investigación. Durante años se lo consideró como un organismo exitoso. Sin embargo, el cambio del paradigma tecnológico y las bruscas transformaciones del contexto económico y político del país fue creando tensiones internas y dificultades externas para su desenvolvimiento. Este trabajo trata de dilucidar tales cuestiones.
Empresa y tecnologías de la información. Una mirada a Bolivia y América del Sur
Authors: Delgado Aranda Miguel Ángel , de Paula Pinto José Simão
Published: July 2024

Las nuevas tecnologías de la información y la comunicación son herramientas imprescindibles en los nuevos contextos de la era de la información y el conocimiento, tanto en instituciones públicas como en el sector privado. Este trabajo de análisis documental y bibliográfico recupera y presenta estudios relacionados con el sector empresarial y las tecnologías de la información en América del Sur, enfocándose en el Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia. También muestra un panorama general de las estadísticas relacionadas con esos sectores a través de la revisión de indicadores propios de organizaciones internacionales reconocidas, tales como el Banco Mundial. Asimismo, describe algunas visitas realizadas por uno de los autores a instituciones públicas y educativas de Bolivia, con la finalidad de encontrar información primaria de la actuales o futuras acciones en el ámbito de las empresas de pequeño porte. Se arguye que las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación son instrumentos que deben ser coadyuvantes de los procesos administrativos, productivos y del desenvolvimiento empresarial, debiendo estar acompañados de la gestión del conocimiento y de la información como pilares colaboradores del desenvolvimiento de una sociedad en sus diferentes tipos de organización.
Estudios CTS en el desarrollo del sistema de información de incidentes y accidentes ambientales en el sector industrial
Authors: Peña González Yanet , González Roblejo Magbys , Nuñez Torres Edgar
Published: July 2024

Las empresas industriales deben implantar un proceso para identificar los aspectos medioambientales significativos asociados a cada una de sus actividades, productos o servicios, que deberían de atenderse como prioritarios. A su vez, dichas organizaciones deben establecer cuál es su situación actual respecto al medio ambiente, mediante una revisión de la información obtenida a partir de las investigaciones sobre incidentes y accidentes ocurridos, relacionando los aspectos medioambientales significativos, así como sus consecuencias para el medio ambiente y para la gestión de la empresa. Con el objetivo de lograr un monitoreo y control sobre los procesos productivos de mayor impacto en la accidentalidad y adaptado al procedimiento interno para la gestión de información de incidentes, accidentes y averías de la empresa minero- metalúrgica Ernesto Che Guevara (ECG), se propone en el presente trabajo mostrar el impacto socio-económico que trae consigo el desarrollo de un sistema de información para la gestión integral de incidentes y accidentes ambientales en el sector industrial que garantice una mejora en el proceso llevado a cabo por los especialistas del grupo de seguridad industrial y medio ambiente de la mencionada empresa.
CYTED: ¿una apuesta progresiva por la financiación de la ciencia y la tecnología en Iberoamérica?
Authors: Quiñones Montellano Ainoa , Tezanos Vázquez Sergio
Published: July 2024

El Programa Iberoamericano de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo (CYTED) es una iniciativa multilateral de cooperación que promueve, de manera solidaria, la investigación, el desarrollo y la innovación (I+D+i) en la región iberoamericana. Una estrategia distributiva “progresiva” (tanto en la financiación como en la asignación de los recursos) debe contribuir a cerrar la amplia brecha existente entre las disímiles capacidades de innovación de los países de Iberoamérica. Para contrastar esta hipótesis realizamos un análisis distributivo que revela la insuficiente progresividad agregada del Programa CYTED (principalmente por las regresivas participaciones de los países latinoamericanos con capacidades medias-altas de innovación) y ofrecemos recomendaciones prácticas para mejorar su actuación.
Deep CNN-based Classification of Brain MRI Images for Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
Authors: Himabindu D. Dakshayani , Pranalini B. , Kumar Mirtipati Satish , Neethika Alluri , Sree N Bhavya , C Manasa , B Harshitha , S Keerthana
Published: July 2024

As the leading cause of dementia worldwide, Alzheimer's disease afflicts millions, with progressively impaired abilities to carry out daily activities or communicate and even recognize faces. Although the cause behind lupus is not fully understood, it probably reflects lifestyle choices and environmental factors as well as genetic propensity. The largest obstacles in the diagnosis of these diseases are their often subtle early manifestations and absence of sensitive detection paradigms. Deep-learning algorithms first came to the forefront of medical imaging just a few years ago and were celebrated as sophisticated diagnostic aids, able to spot subtle signs in scans usually hidden from human eyes. We are benefitting from the use of these state-of-the-art algorithms to improve Alzheimer's detection, with one of the largest MRI datasets available today (more than 86,000 images) being used to train our model. In view of this vast data set, it was appreciably combined one to be accurate-centric diagnostic tool. The performance of our novel deep learning model is strong and provided state-of-the-art validation accuracy (99.63%), surpassing existing models These figures highlight the great promise of our model as a verifiable method for detecting early-stage Alzheimer's disease - a significant concern in controlling and managing disease progression. Our research truly is a major step forward in the field of Alzheimer's disease diagnosis by employing cutting-edge deep learning techniques. Early diagnosis allows for better treatment and lower disease burden that can prevent morbidity, mortality and even change many patient outcomes. This is a considerable improvement toward diagnosing Alzheimer's disease with the help of artificial intelligence and presents an expectation for more exact and timely finding.
Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Jujjavarapu Malasree , Narasimhan Meenakshi , Rathinam Sridhar , Balasubramanian Shahana
Published: July 2024

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a common, preventable and treatable disease that is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation that is due to airway and/or alveolar abnormalities usually caused by significant exposure to noxious gases or particles and influenced by host factors, including abnormal lung development. COPD was the 4th most common cause of death globally, and it was anticipated to rise to the 3rd position by 2020 or sooner. Over 80% of these patients go undiagnosed. COPD and CAD frequently co-exist and interact due to various reasons like similar risk factors and pathogenesis. Although there are global studies on the prevalence of COPD in CAD patients, data from India are scarce. This study aims to find the prevalence of COPD among CAD patients and find the correlation between the occurrence of COPD and cardiac status. This study was conducted as a prospective observational cross-sectional study at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute in India. 293 patients with angiographically proven CAD underwent pulmonary function evaluation by spirometry to assess the prevalence of COPD. Recent 2D-ECHO was also correlated. The study found that 18.77% of 293 Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) patients had COPD and 3.07% had PRISM( preserved ratio impaired spirometry, a new term coined), making it one of the few studies to report the prevalence of PRISM among CAD patients. Outside of India, studies have found that COPD prevalence ranges from 7% to 33.6% among ischemic heart disease patients. Impairment of spirometry positively correlated with the severity of CAD. Our study found a considerable frequency of missed COPD diagnoses. Hence, we recommend that when CAD is diagnosed, the initial evaluation should include a complete history of respiratory symptoms, clinical examination, and spirometry to assess pulmonary function, particularly in those who have risk factors such as smoking and the use of biomass fuel so as to identify COPD at an early stage and treat it. Identifying PRISM can help prevent its progression to COPD by making the required lifestyle modifications. A multidisciplinary approach is advised for all those diagnosed to have CAD.
Examining the Application of Neural Networks in Predicting Temperature and Solar Cell Power
Authors: Milad Mohebbi
Published: July 2024

Cost-effective and efficient engineering of solar cells, in addition to creative design, necessitates a detailed examination of the physics involved in solar energy absorption. Solar energy does not operate at night without storage means such as batteries, and cloudy weather can render this technology unreliable during the day. Since solar cells are used to convert light into electricity, they must be composed of materials efficient in light absorption. Like any other power generation source, solar cells face challenges, including reduced output power with increasing cell surface temperature. With each degree rise in temperature, efficiency can decrease by up to 54.0%, highlighting the importance of addressing and implementing solutions to this issue.
This study explores different specifications of solar cells after a general overview and modeling. It investigates methods for estimating solar cell temperature using ambient temperature and solar radiation, comparing them with a proposed neural network approach. If the neural network can achieve lower error rates than the desired thresholds, it would offer advantages over mathematical estimators mentioned in the literature. Additionally, this neural network demonstrates the capability to predict future solar cell temperatures, unlike instantaneous mathematical estimators for temperature and radiation.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/pst.558
Sosialisasi dan Pelatihan Pembuatan Permen Jelly Madu Kelulut di Desa Henda Kecamatan Jabiren Kabupaten Pulang Pisau Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah
Authors: Trisna Anggreini  , Eti Dewi Nopembereni  , Tri Yuliana Eka Sintha  , Eka Nor Taufik  , Pordamantra  , Abdul Mukti  , Fandi K. P. Asiaka  , Ellydia Ludang
Published: July 2024

Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk membantu kelompok masyarakat atau khayalak mitra/sasaran dalam membuat inovasi produk makanan dan menciptakan peluang usaha bagi masyarakat desa. Proses kegiatan ini dilaksanakan selama 4 (empat) bulan dengan beberapa tahapan kegiatan, meliputi: (1) observasi awal (prasurvei); (2) penjadwalan kegiatan; (3) pelaksanaan kegiatan; dan (4) pelaporan akhir. Pelaksanaan kegiatan terdiri dari sosialisasi dalam rangka peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat Desa Henda terkait pemanfaatan bahan baku lokal di Desa Henda dan Pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui pengembangan alternatif kegiatan ekonomi produktif dengan memanfaatkan potensi dan ketersediaan bahan lokal melalui pelatihan pembuatan permen Jelly Madu Kelulut. Solusi yang diberikan tim dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat atau khayalak sasaran/mitra adalah inovasi pemanfaatan bahan baku sumber daya alam Desa Henda yaitu madu murni menjadi permen jelly dan teknik pemasaran produk menggunakan metode toko online.
La «Doctrina de la propagación del vicio invalidante» en la jurisprudencia del Tribunal Supremo y su aplicación práctica
Authors: Villamil Pérez Ariadna
Published: July 2024

El presente trabajo aborda, desde una perspectiva científica aplicada a la praxis, la clásica Doctrina de la propagación del vicio invalidante, con la finalidad de revisar su aplicabilidad, dada la significativa transformación que ha sufrido dicha teoría en la jurisprudencia. Así, desde su aceptación, sin paliativos, en la resolución de conflictos a las excepciones que, sin duda, y al abrigo del llamado derecho bancario, han dado un importante vuelco, en el uso del aforismo, quod nullum est, nullum effectum producit. Esta evolución jurisprudencial produce ciertas controversias que han de ser estudiadas, como pueda ser si resulta posible que de un negocio jurídico radicalmente nulo pueda nacer otro válido y eficaz, bajo las figuras de la novación o la transacción. Asimismo, debemos revisar la necesaria regulación de las consecuencias de la nulidad absoluta, sobre unas reglas generales, basadas en la antigua doctrina, frente a nuevas fórmulas contractuales existentes en la sociedad actual.
Ecological and Ecofeminist Issues in Idris Ali’s "Dongola" and "Al-Laʿib Fawqa Jibāl al-Nūba" (Playing on Nubian mountains)
Authors: Radwan Mona
Published: July 2024

This chapter analyzes two novels by Idris Ali: Dongola: A Novel of Nubia (2006) and "Al-Laʿib Fawqa Jibāl al-Nūba" (Playing on Nubian mountains, 2010 )from an eco-critical and ecofeminist perspective. Since nature was and still is of supreme importance to Nubians as their economy, agriculture, sociology, and culture depended on it, such eco-critical reading seeks to analyze the complex relation between nature and the characters in the novels, thus enabling us to come closer to the world in which Nubians live in, as well as explore the continuous negotiations taking place between nature and the culture of the Nubians. Ecofeminist issues will also be highlighted to explore the gender relations represented in the texts while the examination of the various uses of such literary tropes as metaphors and images in the Nubian imagination will also be discussed. This chapter focuses on the plight of the two major female characters Hushia and Halima in Dongola as well as Ghada in Playing on Nubian Mountains to prove that the ecological effect of the building of the Dams and their displacement have always been severely felt by the women and led to their tragic lives.
The Dissolution of the Nubian Identity in Yasser Abdellatif ’s "Qānūn Al-Wirātha" (The law of inheritance) and Samar Nour’s "Maḥallak Sirr" (Stalemate)
Authors: Hammouda Hussein
Published: July 2024

How is the Nubian identity expressed in the works of writers of Nubian origins who were born and brought up in urban areas away from their homeland? What transformation has the Nubian identity gone through in a new urban world? And to what extent has this identity overlapped with, or become dissolved in, a larger identity? Is the world image of the ancestral Nubians still present in the world image of their descendants? Where do these images converge and where do they diverge? Answering these questions and similar ones, this chapter considers two recent novels by novelists Samar Nour and Yasser Abdul Latif, Maḥallak Sirr (Stalemate, 2013) and Qānūn Al-Wirātha (The law of inheritance, 2002) respectively. The novelists are of Nubian origin but were born and grew up in Cairo. Their texts are read as micro texts within the macro tradition of the Egyptian and the Arabic novel. In dealing with the two novels, this chapter attempts to monitor the image of the Nubian identity in the 1990s and later. It also deals with character relationships, in addition to recall and memory in the two narratives.
Investigation of the Effect of Technical and Physical Performance on Success in Elite Level Women's Soccer
Authors: Başkaya Gizem , Tokul Erdi
Published: July 2024

The aim of this study is to reveal the differences in the technical, physical and tactical performances of the countries participating in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and their impact and relationship on the success of the tournament. 14 technical-tactical and 2 physical performances, 16 parameters in total were evaluated. As a result of the analyses, statistically significant differences were found between the number of goals scored, the number of goals conceded, the number of shots on goal, the number of possession in the final third and the number of corners used by the countries that reached the last 16 and the countries that failed to advance to the next round. At the end of the quarter-final matches, no statistically significant difference was found between the performances of the countries that advanced to the semi-finals and the countries that were eliminated. There is a moderate to high positive correlation between the percentage of possession, total and accurate number and percentage of passes, attempts at goal, attempts at goal on target, completed line breaks and interceptions in the final third and total number of goals for the countries that won the competition in the tournament. As a result, it can be said that physical performances are similar in elite level women's soccer, but teams that have more possession of the ball and are willing to take advantage of opportunities to score goals can make a difference.
Mimari Tasarımda Eskiz Aşamasının Yapay Zekâ ile Oluşturulması
Authors: Avcı Emirhan , Kavut İsmail Emre
Published: July 2024

Mimari tasarım, eskiz ile başlamaktadır. Zihindeki ham fikirlerin ortaya konup olgunlaşmasını sağlayan en hızlı yöntem eskizdir. Çağlar değiştikçe mimari ihtiyaçlar ve mimari teknikler değişim göstermiştir. Eskiz üretimi de dönemindeki bu değişikliklere ayak uydurmuştur. Bilgisayar destekli tasarım sürecinin başlamasıyla sanal çizim ortamı oluşmuştur. Bu değişimin yeni aşaması yapay zekâ destekli tasarım uygulamalarıdır. Bu makalede eskiz aşamasının yapay zekâ ile oluşturulması ele alınmıştır. Midjourney ve Stable Diffusion kullanılarak görsel üretimleri yapılmıştır. Örnek çalışmalar ile tasarımcılara eskiz aşamasının yeni dönemi hakkında fikir verilmesi amaçlanmaktadır.
New Museology Approaches in Cultural Heritage Centers
Authors: Yum Mehmet Sinan
Published: July 2024

Museums and historical buildings are currently being evaluated for different functions to transfer the social heritage created by the social and cultural values they carry to new generations such as Tofaş Anatolian Cars Museum and Umurbey Bath in Bursa. The museum dedicated to the narration of cultural heritage, presents toy car collections and other periodic toys to visitors in the Carousel exhibition within the historical bath structure as an exhibition space in the new museology concept. The research presents the processes and results of an edutainment project in line with the objectives by examining the exhibition organized by Mido Architecture, Trio Design, and the design studio partnered by the author. To put forth the validity of the study, the research emphasizes the edutainment design process of an architectural user experience concept from an interdisciplinary perspective centered on cultural heritage.
Değişen Ofis İç Mekan Tasarımı: Yeni Nesil Ofisler
Authors: Seçer Kariptaş Füsun , Kariptaş Fatih
Published: July 2024

Ofisler, değişen çalışma kültürüne ve alışkanlıklarına uyum sağlamak için dönüşüme uğramaktadır. Yeni nesil ofisler, esnek çalışma koşullarına uyum sağlayan alanlar sunmaktadır. Çalışanlar için farklı amaçlar için kullanılabilen çok amaçlı odalar bulunmaktadır. Ergonomik mobilyalar, aydınlatma ve havalandırma gibi unsurlar, çalışanların sağlığını ve refahını desteklemektedir. Modern teknolojilerle donatılan yeni nesil ofisler, iş birliğini artırmakta ve iletişimi kolaylaştırmaktadır. Açık planlı tasarım ve paylaşılan alanlar, çalışanların etkileşimini teşvik ederken, ortak çalışma alanları, yaratıcılığı ve iş birliğini desteklemekte, aynı zamanda ekip ruhunu güçlendirmektedir. Yeni nesil ofisler, çalışma kültürü ve iş yapış şekillerinin evrimiyle birlikte önemli bir dönüşüm geçirmiştir. Bu ofisler, çalışanların verimliliğini artırmak, iş birliğini teşvik etmek ve çalışanların refahını desteklemek amacıyla özenle tasarlanmakta ve böylece kullanıcıların memnuniyeti artmaktadır.
The role of loans and the ICAS BE in the Eurosystem’s collateral framework in 2024
Authors: Gavilá Sergio , Morales Lola , Vivó Rafael
Published: July 2024

Rationale

This article analyses the developments over the last 12 months in the share of non-marketable assets (essentially bank loans) pledged as collateral in the Eurosystem’s monetary policy credit operations, focusing in particular on the actual and potential contribution of the Banco de España’s in-house credit assessment system (ICAS BE).

Takeaways

•Over the last 12 months the share of non-marketable assets in the collateral pledged by Spanish counterparties in Eurosystem financing operations has increased once again, marking a continuation of the upward trend that began after the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. The proportion of non-marketable assets that are loans to firms rated using the ICAS BE has also risen.

•Counterparties have ample scope to increase the volume of ICAS BE-rated pledged loans, especially in the case of loans to small and medium-sized enterprises.

•After improving for two years, Spanish firms’ credit ratings assigned by the ICAS BE have deteriorated slightly compared with 2023, above all due to the increased interest burden firms are currently shouldering.
Studi Pengembangan Budaya Perawatan Fasilitas Nuklir
Authors: Yetta Pandi Liliana ,   Pusat Pengkajian Sistem dan Teknologi Pengawasan Instalasi dan Bahan Nuklir, Badan Pengawas Tenaga Nuklir (BAPETEN), Jakarta, Indonesia, Puji Hastuti Endiah , Pramono Yudi ,   ORTN-Badan Riset Inovasi Nasional (BRIN), Gedung 80, Kawasan Sains dan Teknologi B.J Habibie, Setu, Tangerang Selatan, Banten, Indonesia,   Pusat Pengkajian Sistem dan Teknologi Pengawasan Instalasi dan Bahan Nuklir, Badan Pengawas Tenaga Nuklir (BAPETEN), Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

Maintenance is an essential part of the assets and facilities in the organization/company. This deserves serious attention because it is necessary for organizational/company resources, especially for aging nuclear facilities/installations. Maintenance is the main program used to manage company assets and facilities. A lack of asset and facility maintenance culture increases management and maintenance costs. A maintenance culture is needed to improve maintenance skills, tenacity, and perseverance. Maintenance culture is recognized as an essential aspect to improve the quality of maintenance work to maintain structures, systems, and components (SSC) so that they are ready for use at any time/when needed, as well as part of the implementation of aging management programs to extend the life of assets and facilities. This paper will discuss the development of the maintenance culture and review poor maintenance cultures and their solutions. This paper aims to develop a maintenance culture to prevent premature aging and extend the life of assets and facilities. Factors developing maintenance culture include leadership, communication, rewards and recognition, responsibility, rules and standards, empowerment, motivation, involvement, policies, work strategy and planning, teamwork, training and education, awareness, and organizational structure. Corruption, poor leadership, attitude problems, and lack of policy cause poor maintenance culture. The solution to a poor maintenance culture is selecting the right people, improving job skills and knowledge, repairing equipment, ensuring machine/equipment readiness, good planning, scheduling, and general organization, measuring performance, motivating and encouraging desire, and providing sufficient funding. Maintenance culture has an impact on facility performance. Keywords: maintenance culture, nuclear organization, assets, nuclear facility
Circular Economy Principles in the Regulatory Oversight of the Management of By- Products – Case Study: Tin Slag 2
Authors: Puji Yuwana Hermawan ,   Directorate of Regulatory Development for Radiation Facilities and Radioactive Sources, Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

The tin processing industry generates abundant slag, as a by-product, that contains radioactive substances from uranium and thorium decay series radionuclides. The increase in tin production will be proportional to the rise in tin slag. The Circular economy is a concept that aims to minimize the extraction of primary resources, keep resources as long as possible, increase added value, or limit the final disposal of waste. The concept of reuse, recycling, or reprocessing is part of the concept. This paper aims to identify aspects of the existing regulations in Indonesia that support circular economy principles in the management of by-products, such as tin slag 2. The methodology used in this paper is a literature study of regulations, international recommendations, and related research. Based on the measurements of tin slag 2 samples originating from Bangka Belitung Province, the main chemical constituents based on XRF analysis are SiO2, CaO, MgO, Fe2O3, and TiO2. The activity concentration of a tin slag 2 sample showed a value that exceeded the criterion of 1 Bq/gram for the radionuclides in the uranium and thorium decay series. From a material perspective, tin slag 2 can be reused or recycled for specific purposes. Various studies have proven the performance of tin slag 2 as a partial substitution of fine aggregate or cement in manufacturing mortar or concrete. The identification shows that several existing regulations in Indonesia explicitly and implicitly regulate the provisions of the circular economy concept. According to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry regulations, by-products with activity concentrations of less than 1 Bq/gram can be used as raw material, raw material substitution, energy source substitution, and other uses. Meanwhile, the by-products with activity concentrations of more than 1 Bq/gram are challenging as the provisions of by-products with a value of more than 1 Bq/gram are regulated in BAPETEN Regulation No. 16 of 2013 (currently in the revision stage). BAPETEN Regulation No. 16 of 2013 explains that by-products can be utilized for certain activities. However, the regulation must explain the terms and criteria for reusing by-products. Provisions of by-product processing, as stipulated in GR No. 52 of 2022, are limited to extracting nuclear minerals such as uranium and thorium. So, the meaning of processing in GR No. 52 of 2022 and provisions for reuse previously contained in BAPETEN Regulation No. 16 of 2013 have different meanings. Keywords: circular economy, by-product, tin, slag 2, radioactive substances, nuclear minerals
Health Benefits of Exclusive Breastfeeding on Children as Perceived by Pregnant Women in Ilorin South LGA, Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: Ologele Ibrahim ,   University of Ilorin
Published: July 2024

Breastfeeding aids general health growth and development in the infant. The study is designed to examine the impact of exclusive breastfeeding on the health of children as perceived by nursing mothers in Ilorin South LGA, Kwara State. The objective of the study was to examine if exclusive breastfeeding reduces infant mortality or promotes rapid growth and development in children as perceived by pregnant women in Ilorin South LGA, Kwara State, Nigeria. A descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted. A multistage sampling technique was used for the study. Four hundred (400) respondents were sampled for the study. A researcher-structured questionnaire which was validated and tested for reliability was adopted for the study. The instrument was administered by the researchers and supported by the research assistants. The data collected for the study analysed using the inferential statistics of chi-square was used to analyse the hypotheses postulated for this study at 0.05 alpha level. The findings revealed that exclusive breastfeeding reduced infant mortality as perceived by pregnant women with the calc. x2 value of 881.17 is > the critical value of 16.92 at the degree of freedom of 9 @ 0.05 alpha level. Exclusive breastfeeding promotes physical growth and development in infants as perceived by pregnant women with the calc. x2 value of 856.62 is > the critical value of 16.92 at the degree of freedom of 9 @ 0.05 alpha level. Based on the findings, it was concluded that exclusive breastfeeding reduced infant mortality and it promote physical growth and development. The researchers recommended among others that the Primary Health Care Development Agency in Ilorin South Local Government should create specific programmes aimed at educating pregnant women about the advantages of exclusive breastfeeding. This is to decrease the rate of infant mortality in the area under study.
Critical Introspection of Abortion Laws in Nigeria
Authors: Bamidele Ifeoluwayimika , Fasuyi Precious
Published: July 2024

An abortion is a procedure to end pregnancy, either by surgery or Medicine. The procedure is expected to be done by a licensed health care professional. Abortion is however illegal in Nigeria as there are legislations which prohibit abortion except in cases where the carriage of the pregnancy to term is detrimental to the health and life of the mother. Statistics has shown that 1,000 out of 100,000 maternal deaths stem from the estimated 1,000,000 abortions done in the country annually. Unfortunately, the law on abortion in Nigeria fails to recognize the actual state of happenings, this has in a way given room for illegal abortion and high maternal mortality rate in Nigeria. The main focus of this paper is to explore abortion practices and it’s regulation in Nigeria, how the laws on abortion in Nigeria affects healthcare and maternal mortality rates and whether or not the present abortion laws are still relevant to the milieu of the average Nigerian woman. This paper relies on existing literature for data and this literature suggests that the present abortion laws are heavily influenced by religion and faux morality rather than empirical evidence to the effects of abortions in the society. This paper investigates both influences and recommends a different approach to abortion legislation and calls for a reformation of the laws on abortion in Nigeria. It concludes that abortions should be made legal in the first trimester of pregnancy  when it is safe for the mother.
Singing Social Change: An Investigation of Two U.S. Children's Choruses
Authors: Bylica Kelly , Bernard Cara Faith
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to consider how, if at all, social change was enacted on an everyday level in two U.S. children's choruses through their artistic and educational work. We employed a collective case study alongside grounded theory analytical techniques to examine individual and collective actions as well as social processes related to social change. We interviewed key personnel, observed rehearsals and performances, and reviewed material culture including organization mission statements, publicly available concert programs, website information, and planning documents provided by participants. Findings suggest that social change was understood as a series of everyday occurrences linked to relationships and community. We provide a preliminary conceptual framework for everyday social change, suggesting that such a framework may exemplify how youth arts organizations pursue social change in their social and educational work. This framework has two main tenets: (a) a focus on reflexive practice and pedagogy and (b) a commitment to localized movements and actions.
UNNECESSARY USE OF ANTIMICROBIALS – COMPARISON OF THE PREDICTIVE PERFORMANCE OF QSOFA AND APACHE SCORE FOR EVALUATION OF DISEASE PROGNOSIS PATTERNS IN CRITICAL ILLNESS
Authors: ALSABAH MA , KHOSO M , KHALID W , LATIF N , TAQI A
Published: July 2024

In critical care, accurate prognosis assessment, including antimicrobial therapy, is vital for guiding treatment decisions. The Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) and quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) scores are widely used for predicting patient outcomes. Yet, their relative performance and potential implications for antimicrobial stewardship need further exploration. Objective: To evaluate the disease prognosis patterns in critically ill patients by comparing the predictive performance of APACHE and qSOFA scores and to explore their correlation with antimicrobial misuse. Methods: A comparative study was conducted at the National Hospital and Medical Center in Lahore from January to November 2023. The study included 138 critically ill patients. Demographic information, clinical parameters, and medical history were collected, explicitly focusing on APACHE and qSOFA scores recorded at admission and during follow-up. Statistical analysis, including Pearson's and Spearman's correlation coefficients and logistic regression models, was performed using RStudio to assess the predictive ability of these scores for disease progression and patient outcomes. Results: The analysis revealed a moderate positive correlation (r=0.51) between qSOFA and APACHE-II scores, suggesting that both scores align in assessing the severity of illness in critically ill patients. The predictive models indicated that combining qSOFA and APACHE-II scores enhanced the accuracy of predicting critical outcomes, such as shortness of breath (SOB), with a combined model AUC of 0.659 compared to 0.601 for the APACHE-II model alone. Conclusion: The findings underscore the value of integrating multiple clinical scoring systems in managing critically ill patients. Such integration can aid in more judicious use of antibiotics, potentially mitigating the risk of antimicrobial resistance. The study advocates incorporating these insights into clinical guidelines and decision-making processes in critical care settings.
Analisis Harmonik Beban Lampu LED Taxiway Light
Authors: Desriyanto Nurhedhi , ISMAIL KGS , Samanhudi Asep
Published: July 2024

Harmonik merupakan suatu fenomena yang timbul akibat adanya penggunaan beban non linear pada sistem tenaga listrik. Masalah harmonik dalam sistem tenaga listrik semakin kompleks dengan bertambahnya penggunaan peralatan non linear (misal : lampu LED), Pada Penelitian ini dilakukan pengukuran harmonik dengan menggunakan alat ukur Power Analyzer. Pengukuran diambil untuk beban Taxiway Light pada Runway Selatan dibandara Soekarno Hatta yang menggunakan lampu LED. Hasil pengukuran menunjukkan masih terlihat arus harmonik yang masih tinggi, melebihi nilai standar rasio hubung singkat instalasi listrik sebesar 15%, Harmonik arus yang terbesar terdeteksi pada orde ke-3 dengan frekuensi 150 Hz (3 x 50 Hz). Persentase arus harmonik pada orde ke-3 mencapai 108.02%,, sedangkan untuk harmonik tegangan memiliki karakteristik spektrum yang hampir sama dan terjadi pada orde ganji. Harmonik tegangan yang paling signifikan terdeteksi pada orde ke-5  yaitu 5 x 50 Hz = 250 Hz dengan rata-rata persentase tegangan harmonik pada frekuensi ini sebesar 1.54 %.
Rancangan Ujian Rating Personel Pemandu Lalu Lintas Penerbangan Berbasis Online di Perum LPPNPI Cabang Denpasar
Authors: Syahrial Irga Tegar , Rany Adiliawijaya Putriekapuja
Published: July 2024

In carrying out the task of air traffic service, ATC at Perum LPPNPI Denpasar Branch is required to have a license, rating, and health certificate. The validity period of an ATC rating is 6 (six) months and must be renewed by conducting a rating exam again. Currently at Perum LPNPI Denpasar Branch, the rating exam for ATC personnel is still carried out offline which requires a lot of time and preparation. This research was conducted with the aim of designing an online-based rating exam website for ATC personnel at Perum LPPNPI Denapasar Branch. The research method used is research and development.
Standarisasi Prosedur Koordinasi Antara Unit APP dan Tower dalam Menggunakan Sistem Freetext di Perum LPPNPI Cabang Pontianak
Authors: Saraswati Ni Putu Tiara , Saputra Surya Tri
Published: July 2024

In the activity of providing air traffic services, the Pontianak Approach Control Surveillance unit has implemented ATC automation. One of them is the coordination carried out by ATC personnel between the APP unit and the Tower unit. The coordination uses a system called free text. The free text system can facilitate the ATC coordination process, especially between ATC personnel from the APP unit and the Pontianak Branch of the Perum LPPNPI Tower unit, because it can reduce load of communication. However, the SOP of Perum LPPNPI Pontianak Branch has not yet found a procedure regarding standardization of words to coordinate using this free text system. This study aims to form a standardization of writing words in the free text system between Pontianak Approach Control Surveillance and Pontianak Tower. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The results of this study suggest that there is a need for standardization of words to coordinate using the free text system between Tower units and APP units at Perum LPPNPI Pontianak Branch.
Manajemen Penanganan Hewan Liar (Wildlife Hazard) Terhadap Keselamatan Penerbangan di Bandar Udara Internasional Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto Samarinda
Authors: Aswiratin Carolina Andini , Amir Elfi , Saulina Martha
Published: July 2024

The research was carried out at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto Samarinda International Airport to find out how the treatment of the existence of wild animals (dogs) affects aviation safety. In this study, a qualitative descriptive approach is used. From December 2020 to February 2021, direct field observations and documentation studies were used to collect data. The results of the research showed that the presence of wild animals entering the manouevering area and movement area often impeded the movement of aircraft. There needs to be special attention must be taken in the handling of wild animals to enhance flight safety at  at Aji Pangeran  Tumenggung Pranoto Samarinda International Airport. In addition, coordination and management system is needed, such as the establishment of wildlife prevention teams and infrastructure repairs that can be gaps for wildlife entry into manouevering areas and movement areas.
Analisis Prosedur Pergerakan Helikopter dalam Pelayanan Lalu Lintas Penerbangan Perum LPPNPI Cabang Banda Aceh
Authors: Siregar Gusnia Khairunnisa , Rosmayanti Lina
Published: July 2024

This study is aimed at providing advice for Perum LPPNPI Branch Banda Aceh to regulate helicopter traffic more efficiently. By using the observation method for approximately three months in Perum LPPNPI Branch Banda Aceh, there were several cases that could support the advice in order to increase the efficiency of helicopter traffic. Based on the cases, the solution for the issue concerned is by providing entry point that can act as reporting point for helicopters in the airspace of Aceh.