bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
External Human–Machine Interfaces of Autonomous Vehicles: Insights from Observations on the Behavior of Game Players Driving Conventional Cars in Mixed Traffic
Authors: Lim Dokshin , Kim Yongjun , Shin YeongHwan , Yu Min Seo
Published: August 2024

External human–machine interfaces (eHMIs) may be useful for communicating the intention of an autonomous vehicle (AV) to road users, but it is questionable whether an eHMI is effective in guiding the actual behavior of road users, as intended by the eHMI. To address this question, we developed a Unity game in which the player drove a conventional car and the AVs were operating with eHMIs. We examined the effects of different eHMI designs—namely, textual, graphical, and anthropomorphic—on the driving behavior of a player in a gaming environment, and compared it to one with no eHMI. Participants (N = 18) had to follow a specified route, using the typical keys for PC games. They encountered AVs with an eHMI placed on the rear window. Five scenarios were simulated for the specified routes: school safety zone; traffic island; yellow traffic light; waiting for passengers; and an approaching e-scooter. All scenarios were repeated three times (a total of 15 sessions per participant), and the eHMI was randomly generated among the four options. The behavior was determined by observing the number of violations in combination with keystrokes, fixations, and saccades. Their subjective evaluations of the helpfulness of the eHMI and their feelings about future AVs revealed their attitudes. Results showed that a total of 45 violations occurred, the most frequent one being exceeding the speed limit in the school safety zones (37.8%) when the eHMI was textual, anthropomorphic, graphical, and when there was no eHMI, in decreasing order; the next was collisions (33.3%), when the eHMI was anthropomorphic, none, or graphical. The rest were ignoring the red light (13.3%), crossing the stop line (13.3%), and violation of the central line (2.2%). More violations occurred when the eHMI was set to anthropomorphic, followed by no eHMI, graphical, and textual eHMI. The helpfulness of the five scenarios scored high (5.611 to 6.389) on a seven-point Likert scale, and there was no significant difference for the scenarios. Participants felt more positive about the future of AVs after their gaming experience (p = 0.049). We conclude that gazing at unfamiliar and ambiguous information on eHMIs may cause a loss of driver attention and control. We propose an adaptive approach in terms of timing and distance depending on the behavior of other road users.
Verification of the Therapeutic Pain Inhibition and Neurophysiological Response by Combined Vibration and Thermal Stimulation to the Abdomen
Authors: Furusaka Yukio , Yasukawa Kei , Sasaki Anna , Nagae Honoka , Shigetoh Hayato , Kodama Takayuki , Miyazaki Junya
Published: August 2024

This study investigated the pain inhibition and neurophysiological responses elicited by combined vibration and thermal stimulation applied to the abdomen. Eighteen healthy male volunteers participated in a crossover study comparing vibratory stimulation to the abdomen alone with combined vibratory and thermal stimulation. The primary outcomes measured were the pressure pain threshold (PPT), autonomic nervous function (using heart rate variability), and brain wave activity (using EEG). The results showed no significant differences between the conditions in PPT, comfort levels, autonomic nervous, or brain wave activities. However, significant correlations were observed between PPT and autonomic nervous activities and between brain waves and autonomic nervous activities in the combined condition, suggesting a neurophysiological interaction. Specifically, increased parasympathetic activity was associated with reduced pain perception, indicating potential vagus nerve involvement. This study suggests that while combined stimulation does not enhance pain inhibition more than vibration alone, it does indicate complex neurophysiological interactions. Further studies should explore these mechanisms and the clinical potential of combined stimulation for pain relief, particularly in cases where direct stimulation is challenging.
Efficient Adsorption of Pollutants from Aqueous Solutions by Hydrochar-Based Hierarchical Porous Carbons
Authors: Ercegović Marija , Petrović Jelena , Koprivica Marija , Simić Marija , Grubišić Mirko , Vuković Nikola , Krstić Jugoslav
Published: August 2024

Three-dimensional hierarchical porous carbons (HPCs) created through hydrothermal carbonization and the subsequent chemical activation of miscanthus were tested as adsorbents of Pb2+ and methylene blue from the aqueous solution. The HPC pore structure was customized using various hydrochar precursors obtained through a longer reaction time and by adding acetic acid. HPC obtained from hydrochar derived from acetic acid’s addition exhibited the highest specific surface area due to a larger micropore volume. This adsorbent proved to be the most efficient in removing lead from aqueous solutions. The Langmuir isotherm best described the lead adsorption process onto HPC with qm = 155.6 mg g−1 and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. HPC obtained from hydrochar produced with a longer reaction time exhibited improved methylene blue adsorption properties. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Freundlich isotherm best described the experimental data. The theoretical maximum adsorption capacity for methylene blue was 316.0 mg g−1. The type of hydrochar significantly impacted the yield and physical structure of HPCs, while having a lesser effect on the composition of surface functional groups. The results revealed the binding mechanism of each pollutant, highlighting the importance of biomass pretreatment on the structure of the resulting HPC and its effectiveness in water purification.
Study on Part-Load Cavitation in High-Specific-Speed Centrifugal Pump
Authors: Shen Zhenhua , Wang Chao , Zhang Jinfeng , Qiu Shijun , Lin Rong
Published: August 2024

Some high-specific-speed centrifugal pumps exhibit instability in terms of hydraulic performance and cavitation characteristics, and there’s a lack of reliable numerical models to guide the optimization of cavitation instability. This paper, by conducting a study on mesh independence, analyzes the cavitation curves and cavitation counters for various mesh combinations in the numerical model, The findings indicate that the boundary layer grid not only influences the location of peak points but also the size of the peak. To achieve a stable NPSH peak position, the y+ at the blade leading edge of high-specific-speed centrifugal pumps needs to be controlled between 20–80. The turbulence model, evaporation coefficient, and condensation coefficient were simulated using the orthogonal experimental design method, analyzing the impact of these parameters on the NPSH peak. A visual high-speed photography test rig was established, and rotating cavitation and sheet cavitation is found at part-load. By comparing the cavitation and pressure counters with high-speed photography images, a numerical model was obtained that closely mirrors the experimental cavitation characteristics.
Energy Loss and Noise Reduction of Centrifugal Pump Based on Bionic V-Groove Geometry
Authors: Wang Yinchu , Dong Liang , Zhou Runze , Guo Chao , Dai Cui
Published: August 2024

The vortex shedding and shock generated inside the pump used in nuclear power plants during operation lead to energy loss and efficiency reduction, and the noise induced by the flow affects the system’s safety and reliability. The groove-type geometry of shark skin surface has features such as low hydraulic drag coefficient and low turbulence noise and has been widely applied in energy engineering. This study adopted computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and computational aerodynamic acoustics (CAA) methods to research the effects of Space-V-groove and V-groove bionic impellers on hydraulic performance and acoustic characteristics. In addition, the impacts of both bionic groove geometries on the external characteristics, wall shear stress, blade surface velocity, and vortex core distribution were compared and analyzed. The results found that Space-V-groove can effectively improve hydraulic performance. At the rated flow rate, the drag reduction rates of Space-V-groove and V-groove pumps are 2.86% and 1.82%, while the total sound pressure level is reduced by 1.36% and 1.2%, respectively. The Space-V-groove geometry is more effective in destroying the shedding vortex and trailing vortex, thereby modifying the turbulence in the impeller flow path and reducing energy loss and noise.
Analysis of Surface Water Area Changes and Driving Factors in the Tumen River Basin (China and North Korea) Using Google Earth Engine (2015–2023)
Authors: Wu Di , Quan Donghe , Jin Ri
Published: August 2024

Understanding the dynamics of water bodies is crucial for managing water resources and protecting ecosystems, especially in regions prone to climatic extremes. The Tumen River Basin, a transboundary area in Northeast Asia, has seen significant water body changes influenced by natural and anthropogenic factors. Using Landsat 8 and Sentinel-1 data on Google Earth Engine, we systematically analyzed the spatiotemporal variations and drivers of water body changes in this basin from 2015 to 2023. The water body extraction process demonstrated high accuracy, with overall precision rates of 95.75% for Landsat 8 and 98.25% for Sentinel-1. Despite observed annual fluctuations, the overall water area exhibited an increasing trend, notably peaking in 2016 due to an extraordinary flood event. Emerging Hot Spot Analysis revealed upstream areas as declining cold spots and downstream regions as increasing hot spots, with artificial water bodies showing a growth trend. Utilizing Random Forest Regression, key factors such as precipitation, potential evaporation, population density, bare land, and wetlands were identified, accounting for approximately 81.9–85.3% of the observed variations in the water body area. During the anomalous flood period from June to September 2016, the Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) model underscored the predominant influence of precipitation, potential evaporation, and population density at the sub-basin scale. These findings provide critical insights for strategic water resource management and environmental conservation in the Tumen River Basin.
Valorization of Fruit and Vegetable Waste into Sustainable and Value-Added Materials
Authors: Râpă Maria , Darie-Niță Raluca Nicoleta , Coman George
Published: August 2024

This review aims to streamline the approach to assessing the most used valorization methods for fruit and vegetable waste (FVW) that are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable within a circular economy framework. Green processing technologies for the extraction of bioactive compounds from FVW, their applications, and the technico-economical assessment of FVW’ biorefinery to support circular economy are highlighted. Important value-added products generated by FVW include bioactive compounds, pectin, protein isolates, such as soy, natural pigments such as anthocyanins, quinones, carotenoids, betalains, and chlorophyll. At this time, the prospects of using FVW have increased in the food supplements, bioactive and edible food packaging, agriculture, energy, and water purification fields. The findings report that proper management of FVW not only minimizes their addition to landfills in the absence of composting, but also promotes the efficient utilization of resources for the development of innovative materials with a wide range of beneficial applications. Implementing the possible solutions described in this paper would not only reduce environmental impact, but also open up new economic opportunities through the valorization of FVW.
Carbon Emissions, Health Expenditure, and Economic Effects on Life Expectancy in Malaysia
Authors: Redzwan Norkhairunnisa , Ramli Rozita
Published: August 2024

Population aging, urbanization, and life expectancy are among the main pillars of sustainable economic, social, and environmental development of the future, as outlined by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Globally, the current population structure exhibits an increasing proportion of the elderly along with rising healthcare costs and climate change. Malaysia faces a similar experience, where 14% of its population is expected to account for the elderly by 2030. To achieve the SDGs, attention should be given to their pillars, namely life expectancy, health expenditure, economic development, and carbon emissions. Limited research that addresses these key factors has been conducted, especially in emerging economies, such as Malaysia. Therefore, this study aims to contribute to the existing literature by analyzing the long-term and short-term relationships between carbon emissions, GDP, health expenditure, and life expectancy in Malaysia. The autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds cointegration test was adopted to determine the long-term and short-term effects on life expectancy from 1997 to 2021. The findings indicate that cointegration existed among the variables, and carbon emissions and health expenditure had a statistically significant relationship with life expectancy in the short run. Hence, greater attention should be paid to these two factors, particularly in the short term, to ensure that Malaysia can maintain the health and well-being of the nation in line with the SDG requirements.
Análise do perfil dos visitantes do Parque Estadual Morro do Diabo em Teodoro Sampaio (SP)
Authors: Alves Glenda Lislie Maciel , Ferreira Maria Eugênia Moreira Costa
Published: August 2024

O objetivo da pesquisa é identificar o perfil dos visitantes do Parque Estadual Morro do Diabo em Teodoro Sampaio, São Paulo para compreender as características da demanda a fim de contribuir com a gestão do parque na melhoria da qualidade da oferta turística. Para alcançar esse objetivo foi aplicado um questionário a uma amostra de 264 visitantes que visitaram a Trilha do Morro do Diabo. Entre os principais resultados encontrados estão: dos  visitantes do parque são 60,6% estudantes e 37,5% trabalhadores, entre eles professores; 79,5% passará somente o dia no parque, o que os configuram como excursionistas; os motivos que os levaram a visitar o parque, estão o contato com a natureza (42,1%), aprendizado sobre o parque (21,0%) e a busca por aventura (18,3%);  o nível de satisfação da visita é alto, 66,1% se encontram muito satisfeitos e 32,1% satisfeitos com a experiência vivenciada. Conclui-se que pelo tipo de público levantado, maior parte relacionada à educação, o parque poderia investir mais em atividades educativas e de interpretação ambiental.
Ética Animal e Turismo: percepção e conivência de turistas em experiências na Amazônia
Authors: Corbari Sandra Dalila
Published: August 2024

No âmbito do turismo, os animais têm cumprido inúmeros papéis, diversos dos quais têm sido mantidos por séculos sem uma ampla crítica subjacente na área. Concepções moralistas como o bem-estar animal e os direitos dos animais têm confrontado práticas de exploração e dominação animal. Com base nisso, o artigo objetivou avaliar a percepção dos visitantes em relação ao contato direto com a fauna silvestre de Manaus, sob a luz da ética animal. Para tal, foram utilizados como base os comentários de indivíduos que realizaram experiências turísticas em Manaus e adjacências e que foram postados no TripAdvisor®. Os dados foram examinados por meio da análise de conteúdo (BARDIN, 2004). Verificou-se que a maioria dos usuários havia tido contato direito com animais e foram favoráveis à prática. Uma minoria dos comentários apresentava crítica à experiência, porém, eram críticas parciais. Os achados demonstram um alinhamento com o antropocentrismo instrumentalista.
Ecoespiritualidade e o turismo: um método para o resgate da magia ancestral e a saúde emocional
Authors: Levenhagen Blanche Sousa , Brussio Josenildo Campos , Raimundo Sidnei , Caires Priscilla
Published: August 2024

Este artigo é parte de uma tese de doutorado que propõe a inserção da ecoespiritualidade no turismo em áreas naturais sob a ótica do Xamanismo e da teoria do inconsciente coletivo de Carl Jung. Para tanto, a pesquisa irá adaptar o método da terapeuta Priscilla Caires ao turismo. Assim o objetivo deste artigo é descrever este método, que neste artigo será chamado de Método Caires, demonstrando que o mesmo está ancorado nas premissas conceituais do xamanismo e na teoria do inconsciente coletivo de Carl Jung.
Educação Ambiental (EA) e a formação de professores
Authors: Walker Maristela Rosso , Hilgert Neides Regina Sehn
Published: August 2024

A Educação Ambiental é tema recorrente nos debates acadêmicos, políticos, econômicos e sociais. Este artigo apresenta as possibilidades de problematizar a Educação Ambiental Crítica (EAC) com professores de uma escola municipal. Com metodologia qualitativa, por meio da pesquisa-ação, a coleta de dados utilizou questionários que foram analisados pela análise de conteúdo utilizando o aplicativo Voyant Tools. Os resultados demonstraram que o grupo de estudos oportunizou a discussão e compreensão sobre a EA com ampliação dos conceitos de EA em relação à percepção inicial com avanço de 58%; Meio Ambiente em 49%; e Sustentabilidade com 39%, na análise das respostas dos participantes.
Construindo novos saberes por meio de expedições de estudos na natureza
Authors: Moraes Maria Elisabeth Valls de , Viçosa Cátia Silene Carrazoni Lopes
Published: August 2024

Este trabalho objetiva apresentar e analisar o desenvolvimento de Expedições de Estudos, em uma perspectiva de Educação Ambiental na disciplina de Educação Física. É um estudo de caso qualitativo com perfil de pesquisa-ação, tendo como participantes alunos de 6º ano de uma escola pública de Uruguaiana (RS). A atividade dividiu-se em quatro etapas e adaptou-se a modalidade do aprendizado sequencial durante as duas trilhas. Os resultados evidenciaram mudanças nas percepções sobre natureza, nas relações sociais, no pertencimento ao local e apropriação sobre a atividade na apresentação da Feira de Ciências. Conclui-se que a proposta, como prática corporal de aventura na natureza, permitiu ampliar a percepção dos estudantes acerca da natureza demonstrando a transversalidade entre estes conhecimentos e a promoção da Educação Ambiental a partir de Expedições de Estudos.
A importância da Educação Ambiental no processo de ensino-aprendizagem: promovendo a consciência ecológica
Authors: Pereira Adriana Karla Barbalho , Melo Alanny Christiny Costa de
Published: August 2024

Este estudo tem como objetivo geral demonstrar a relevância da Educação Ambiental nas aulas do ensino fundamental II para o desenvolvimento da consciência ecológica dos alunos da Escola Estadual Juscelino Kubitschek, localizada no município de Assú (RN). O propósito é formar cidadãos engajados na preservação e sustentabilidade do meio ambiente. A metodologia adotada fundamenta-se em estudos que refletem e debatem a temática, aliada à Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC). Os resultados revelaram que, ao serem questionados sobre a importância do meio ambiente e as degradações ambientais em Assú/RN, os alunos foram capazes de reconhecê-las. No entanto, observou-se uma lacuna na percepção de ações efetivas e resoluções de problemas nas quais os alunos possam contribuir diretamente. Eles destacaram a falta de iniciativas concretas, mas observaram que cada indivíduo é responsável por promover a mudança. Assim, este estudo ressalta a necessidade de estratégias educacionais mais práticas e direcionadas, que permitam aos alunos não apenas compreender, mas também participar ativamente da promoção da preservação ambiental em sua comunidade.
A Educação Ambiental na escola com foco em recursos hídricos: concepções e práticas docentes
Authors: Marto Denis Rodrigo , Palmieri Maria Luísa Bonazzi
Published: August 2024

Com a questão ambiental ganhando destaque no cenário mundial, inclusive os recursos hídricos, abordar esse tema na escola torna-se cada vez mais importante. Nesse contexto, este artigo tem o objetivo de identificar e analisar as concepções e práticas de professores que atuam nos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental no município de São Paulo com relação à Educação Ambiental voltada aos recursos hídricos. Para levantamento dos dados foi utilizado um questionário. Os resultados demonstram que 64% dos professores nunca receberam nenhuma formação em Educação Ambiental e 50% nunca desenvolveu nenhuma atividade de Educação Ambiental sobre recursos hídricos. Assim, conclui-se que há necessidade de formação docente na área.
Association between Proton Pump Inhibitors, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, and Acute Kidney Injury: A Nested Case–Control Study
Authors: Yamawaki Chinami , Nakagawa Shunsaku , Ikuta Keiko , Katsube Yurie , Imayoshi Natsuki , Shigetsura Yuki , Hira Daiki , Yamamoto Shinya , Matsubara Takeshi , Yanagita Motoko , Terada Tomohiro
Published: August 2024

Key Points

This is the first study to use a large database of patients with cancer to examine the association between the studied drugs and AKI.

The use of either proton pump inhibitors or immune checkpoint inhibitors was associated with an increased risk of AKI.

However, their additive interaction was not identified.

Background

An association between proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use and an increased risk of AKI has been confirmed. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of PPI use on the risk of AKI in patients with cancer who were administered immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), a class of drugs used in cancer treatment, and in those who were not.

Methods

We used a database provided by the Health, Clinic, and Education Information Evaluation Institute, which included demographic data, diagnoses, prescriptions, and laboratory results. We conducted a nested case–control study of 38,930 patients with cancer who were new PPI or ICI users and had no history of AKI before cohort entry. The odds ratio (OR) for AKI was estimated using conditional logistic regression models.

Results

During a mean follow-up of 8.3 months, 5870 cases of AKI were identified (incidence rate, 21.9/100 person-years). Compared with never or past PPI use without ICI use, the adjusted ORs of AKI for current PPI use without ICI use, past or never PPI use with prior ICI use, current PPI use with prior ICI use were 2.20 (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.01 to 2.40), 1.72 (95% CI, 1.37 to 2.17), or 2.62 (95% CI, 1.75 to 3.93), respectively. The risk of AKI in patients treated with both PPIs and ICIs was not higher than the additional or multiplication of the risks in those who were treated with PPIs or ICIs alone.

Conclusions

This study reinforces the association between PPI and ICI use and the increased risk of AKI. Although the interaction between the two drug classes was not detected, these findings highlight the need for careful monitoring and evaluation of kidney function in patients treated with PPIs and ICIs.
Characterization of Magnetic Thin Films and Spintronic Devices Using Magneto-optic Kerr Microscopy
Authors: Cao Zhiqiang , Li Shaoxin , Pan Yuanhao , Zhao Junbiao , Ye Shucheng , Zhang Xueying , Zhao Weisheng
Published: August 2024

The magneto-optical Kerr microscopy, which allows to observe the magnetic domain structure with high sensitivity, relatively high resolution, and high dynamic performance, is becoming a basic instrument to study the properties of magnetic materials or spintronic devices. Thanks to advantages such as configuration flexibility and high compatibility with magnetic fields, electric tests, and cryogenics, a series of typical experimental research based on magneto-optical Kerr microscopy has been developed to study problems mainly involving magnetic domain morphology and dynamics. This review summarizes some classical experimental methods based on Kerr microscopy developed in recent years and their applications on material studies or spintronics device development, including the qualitative and quantitative study of defects in magnetic material, the measurement of magnetic parameters including saturation magnetization, the Heisenberg exchange stiffness, and Dzyaloshinskii–Moriya interactions, the analysis of the spin-transfer torque, or spin–orbit torque-induced magnetic dynamic in spintronic devices.
Antibacterial Immunonegative Coating with Biocompatible Materials on a Nanostructured Titanium Plate for Orthopedic Bone Fracture Surgery
Authors: Lee Jeong-Won , Cho Jung-Ah , Roh Yoo Jin , Han Min Ae , Jeong Je-Un , Subramanian Sivakumar Allur , Kang Eunho , Yeom Jiwoo , Lee Chang-Hun , Kim Sung Jae
Published: August 2024

Periprosthetic infections resulting from bacterial biofilm formation following surgical bone fracture fixation present important clinical challenges. Conventional orthopedic implant materials, such as titanium, are prone to biofilm formation. This study introduces a novel surface for orthopedic titanium plates, optimized for clinical application in human bone fractures. Leveraging nanostructure-based surface coating technology, the plate achieves an antibacterial/immunonegative surface using biocompatible materials, including poloxamer 407, epigallocatechin gallate, and octanoic acid. These materials demonstrate high biocompatibility and thermal stability after autoclaving. The developed plate, named antibacterial immunonegative surface, releases antibacterial agents and prevents adhesion between human tissue and metal surfaces. Antibacterial immunonegative surface plates exhibit low cell toxicity, robust antibacterial effects against pathogens such as
Staphylococcus aureus
and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
, high resistance to biofilm formation on the implant surface and surrounding tissues, and minimal immune reaction in a rabbit femoral fracture model. This innovation holds promise for addressing periprosthetic infections and improving the performance of orthopedic implants.
A Cointegration Analysis: Investigating the Long-Term Relationships among FDI Inflows, GDP, and Trade Openness in Brazil
Authors: Ravikumar R , Ezhilarasan G , Munusamy A
Published: August 2024

Time series analysis relies heavily on the idea of stationarity to distinguish between trends that have long-lasting effects on economic variables and shocks that pass quickly. An in-depth investigation of the stationarity of important metrics, such GDP, FDI inflows, and trade openness, in the context of Brazil’s economic environment reveals vital information for economic modelling and policymaking. The results found that, there is significant bi-directional causality between GDP and FDI inflows, but no substantial causal relationship between trade openness and other variables.
A Low Noise Amplifier For An Ultra Wideband Receiver
Authors:   , Waliwander Tomasz ,   Cork Institute of Technology
Published: August 2024

"The Ultra Wideband Technology, although derives from the early works on time-domain electromagnetics, only recently attracted the attention of the research and industrial institutions, mainly thanks to establishing a proper frequency mask by Federal Communication Commission. The FCC regulations allocate the immense 3.1 - 10.6 GHz microwave band that has never been accessible in a one segment before. The intrinsic features of the UWB radio such as low power, immunity to multipath fading and eavesdropping, high 3D resolution capability and ability of'seeing' through the solid obstacles with addition to achievable very high data rates, makes it very attractive for many commercial, medical and military applications. Therefore, the technology already finds its application in short data transfer and object positioning systems such as sensor networks, non-invasive medical sensors and imaging radars. Regardless the application and receiver configuration, the low noise amplifier is required to boost the received signal appearing at the antenna's aperture to the appropriate level which ensures unproblematic detection and retrieving the data. This thesis, therefore, is intended to give a detailed insight into the LNA design and measurement issues. It provides all the fundamental theory that is essential to understand the bandwidth, gain, stability and noise figure aspects of the LNA design. The thesis is organized in chapters, which are dedicated to the separate topics that highlight the current technologies and methodologies used in the microwave design, as well as provide the detailed description of the entire LNA design process from the model and circuit level through the full 3D simulations, finally reaching the actual measurement results and conclusions. Since the UWB is a pulse radio technique defined in time rather than in frequency domain, the great effort is put to study the actual design and performance of the amplifier in both frequency and time domain."
A Different Perspective: An Exploration Towards The Emancipation Of Practice Within Social Care
Authors:   , Condon Jonathan ,   Munster Technological University
Published: August 2024

In Ireland today, it is recognized that the Reflexive Practitioner is the dominant paradigm within the district of Social Care and the approach of professionals is obtained through the traditional ways; whilst Social Pedagogy is still a relatively new import with only a couple of organizations operating across the country. Both disciplines work with the same general clientele and have similar goals for the clients with whom they work (Lalor and Share, 2013). The professional approach of both disciplines was unfastened and discovered throughout this study. Social care professionals focus on the protection of those in their care. Along with planning the provision of their care, and psychological support, and advocating for those who cannot (Social Care Ireland, 2018). Where it is believed that social pedagogy although very similar can be considered to have an unconventional approach (Stephens, 2013). This study explored the support structures in place for the clientele, and professionals who work with and for themselves. Subsequently, this research considered, ‘An Exploration towards the emancipation of practice within social care’ and discovered more. Essential to this research were the in-depth semi-structured interviews that were utilized to obtain the relevant data for this piece. For this study, the researcher focused on those who worked within the residential and aftercare services in Ireland. The researcher did not just target participants with certain qualifications within each discipline solely but sought out their longevity in their practice as well. It was that concentration that enriched this research seeking why & how they have managed to stay within a system that many on the inside and outside have deemed to be flawed and broken.
From Acknowledgment to Legitimization. The Practice of Referencing Previous Kings in Royal Elamite Inscriptions
Authors: JAHANGIRFAR Milad
Published: August 2024

A prominent characteristic of royal Elamite inscriptions, which readily stands out, is the references to predecessors. The majority of these figures appear as previous builder-kings who (re)constructed temples. Also, there are other cases where previous kings are mentioned in connection to other affairs, including the Mesopotamian rulers who were defeated by their Elamite counterparts. The references to previous kings occur in some certain patterns. The predecessors and their achievements are sometimes named and recognized – as their names were preserved in older inscriptions – by the reigning king. Additionally, there are other cases where the current king acknowledges he is not the first one in achieving specific goals, although he does not reveal the names of his predecessors. In such cases, he often refers to his predecessors collectively as “previous kings”. Furthermore, the king occasionally admits that he does not know who (re)built a certain structure before him. This paper studies the various ways in which predecessors are acknowledged in royal Elamite inscriptions.
Особенности использования программного обеспечения бухгалтерского учета в условиях цифровизации
Authors: Джалалов К.З.
Published: August 2024

В статье раскрываются вопросы автоматизации бухгалтерского учета в современных условиях. Рассмотрены преимущества и недостатки применения бухгалтерских информационных систем и их разновидности.

The article reveals the issues of accounting automation in modern conditions. The advantages and disadvantages of using accounting information systems and their varieties are considered.
ЖАЗДЫК БУУДАЙДЫН НЕГИЗГИ ООРУЛАРДЫ ЖУГУЗУУЧУЛУГУНА УРУКТАРДЫ СЕБҮҮНҮН АЛДЫНДА ДАРЫЛОО ЫКМАЛАРЫНЫН ТААСИРИ
Authors: Адылбаев Н.Б. , Самиева Ж.Т.
Published: August 2024

Исследование влияния методов предпосевной обработки семян на пораженность яровой пшеницы основными болезнями является важным аспектом сельскохозяйственной практики. Учитывая значительные потери урожая, вызванные болезнями, изучение эффективности различных методов обработки семян имеет большое значение для повышения устойчивости пшеницы к заболеваниям и обеспечения высоких урожаев. Цель исследования достигнута, выявлены наиболее эффективные протравители для яровой пшеницы. Сформулированные в результате исследования выводы и рекомендации, могут быть использованы для улучшения технологий производства пшеницы и повышения ее устойчивости к болезням, что в конечном итоге приведет к увеличению урожайности и обеспечению продовольственной безопасности.

Жаздык буудайлардын негизги оорулардын жугузуучулугуна уруктарды себүүнүн алдында дарылоо ыкмаларынын таасирин изилдөө айыл чарба практикасынын маанилүү аспектиси болуп саналат. Оорулардын натыйжасында болуп жаткан олуттуу жоготууларды эске алып, уруктарды дарылоонун ар кандай ыкмаларын изилдөөнүн натыйжалуулугун изилдөө буудайдын ооруларга туруктуулугун жана жогорку түшүмдү камсыз кылууда зор мааниси бар. Изилдөө максатына жетти – күздүк жана жаздык буудайлар үчүн натыйжалуу ууланткычтар табылды. Изилдөөнүн натыйжасында аныкталган корутундулар жана сунуштар буудайды өндүрүү технологиясын жакшыртуу жана анын ооруларга туруктуулугун жогорулатуу үчүн колдонулса болот. Бул натыйжада түшүмдүүлүгүн жогорулатууга жана азык-түлүк коопсуздугун камсыз кылууга алып келет.

The study of the influence of pre-sowing seed treatment methods on the incidence of winter and spring wheat by major diseases is an important aspect of agricultural practice. Given the significant crop losses caused by diseases, studying the effectiveness of various seed treatment methods is of great importance for increasing wheat resistance to diseases and ensuring high yields. The purpose of the study has been achieved – the most effective mordants for winter and spring wheat have been identified. The conclusions and recommendations formulated as a result of the study can be used to improve wheat production technologies and increase its resistance to diseases, which ultimately will lead to increased yields and food security.
FORMATION OF A CULTURE OF STUDENT - YOUNG VOTERS IN THE PROCESS OF UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Authors: KUZMIN YU.A. ,   The Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia (Herzen University)
Published: August 2024

Introduction. The relevance of legal culture formation of young voters in the process of university education is determined by the urgent need to increase civic activity among young people at the moment. Purpose of the study - to theoretically substantiate and experimentally test aspects of managing the legal culture formation of young voters in the process of mastering educational programs of higher education. Materials and methods. The research methodology is based on a general model of methodology levels. The analysis of managing the culture formation of young voters in the process of higher education was carried out using theoretical research methods (analytical analysis of sources and literature; comparative analysis of domestic experience in the formation of the legal culture of young voters), methods of empirical research (observation, questioning, testing). Results. The legal framework for managing the pedagogical process is the main factor contributing to the continuous improvement of the educational quality in higher educational institutions. Legal regulation in the field of the pedagogical process is prone to constant changes and additions, since it depends on various challenges occurring in the country: political, socio-cultural, economic, etc. As a part of this direction, the Center of Additional Educational Programs in the field of “Jurisprudence” of the St. Petersburg State University, together with the St. Petersburg Election Commission, was developed a course program “Election Law and the Electoral Process in Russian Federation”, designed for 60 academic hours of contact work. Discussions and conclusions. As we can see from the data obtained during the final stage of the study, the level of professional training of students who have mastered the specified course program has increased. Therefore we can conclude that the implementation of the specified course within the framework of special disciplines of state legal specializations other law faculties is appropriate. And it can certainly serve as another powerful trigger for the formation of the legal culture of students and young voters.
PEDAGOGICAL CONTEXT OF THE UNIVERSAL EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIVE ACTIONS FORMATION IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Authors: SKURATOVSKAYA M.L. ,   Pushkin Leningrad State University, ROMANOVA E.A. , KORCHALOVSKAYA N.V. , KOBRINA L.M. ,   Don State Technical University,   Don State Technical University,   Pushkin Leningrad State University
Published: August 2024

Introduction. The article considers the problem of changing the conditions of the teacher's activity in connection with the development of inclusive processes in the domestic education system. The article substantiates the relevance of the development of universal educational communicative actions and the need to create special conditions for their formation in students with disabilities. Materials and methods. One of the tasks of this study, which consists in determining the pedagogical conditions that determine the effectiveness of the formation of educational universal learning actions in students with persistent learning difficulties, is outlined, and the main research methods are listed. Results. The results of the analysis of modern research in the field of development of universal learning actions, communicative skills are presented. The groups of criteria for evaluating speech and socio-psychological skills for all three components of universal educational communicative actions: communication as cooperation, communication as the basis of interiorisation and communication as interaction are singled out. The results of experimental evaluation of the level of development of universal educational communicative actions in students with persistent learning difficulties are presented. The author's local technology of formation of universal educational communicative actions in the conditions of inclusive education is presented. Discussion and conclusion. The significance of special training of teachers to work on the development of universal educational communicative actions in students with persistent learning difficulties is substantiated.
Comprensión socio histórica de textos bíblicos. Una propuesta para lectores no especializados.
Authors: Villegas Flores Jorge Luis , Limo Figueroa David Fernando
Published: August 2024

En la segunda mitad del siglo pasado, en el ámbito de la exégesis bíblica, han surgido nuevos enfoques para el acercamiento al texto bíblico que han supuesto un enriquecimiento notable del método histórico crítico, catalogado como imprescindible para el estudio de la Sagrada Escritura. Entre esos nuevos métodos de acercamiento al texto bíblico está el acercamiento socio histórico o contextual. Su finalidad es acortar la distancia entre el lector actual y el lector de hace dos milenios mediante el recurso a las ciencias sociales y a la antropología cultural. Teniendo en cuenta este marco se llevó a cabo un estudio cuya finalidad era diseñar un programa de comprensión socio histórica de textos bíblicos para reforzar su comprensión en docentes de religión de la ODEC Chiclayo. La investigación se llevó a cabo bajo el paradigma positivista, con enfoque cuantitativo de nivel básico propositivo. La población fue seleccionada mediante el muestreo probabilístico intencionado. Se aplicó un test de comprensión socio histórica cuyo resultado evidenció la necesidad de reforzar la comprensión de textos bíblicos también mediante los elementos del análisis socio histórico.
Anxiety and depression in students of third semester of “Facultad de Medicina y
Nutrición de la UJED, Campus Durango”
Authors: Salas-González Cecilia , Ríos-Valles José Alejandro , Pérez-González Ivonne
Published: August 2024

Mental health in university students can be a limitation or
an ally to enhance professional and social skills. The
evaluation of level’s depression was realized by the Beck
Depression Inventory (BDI). The anxiety was evaluated
through of State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) with a
total of 110 participants.
The The Influence of Product Attributes, Brand Image, and Lifestyle on Xiaomi Smartphone Purchase Decision (Quantitative Study on Balitar Islamic University Students)
Authors: Novita Putri Diantanti  , Izah Aqidatul
Published: August 2024

Product attribute dan brand image merupakan satu kesatuan yang membangun kekuatan produk. Salah satu bahan pertimbangan konsumen dalam memilih produk adalah kualitas yang ditawarkan. Selain itu, lifestyle konsumen juga merupakan faktor dalam purchase decision suatu produk. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh product attribute, brand image, dan lifestyle terhadap purchase decision smartphone Xiaomi pada mahasiswa Universitas Islam Balitar. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah survei dengan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara menyebarkan kuesioner kepada mahasiswa Universitas Islam Balitar yang menggunakan smartphone Xiaomi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji t (parsial) dan analisis regresi linier berganda kepada 100 responden. Berdasarkan hasil uji parsial yang dilakukan diketahui bahwa variabel product attribute dan lifestyle secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap variabel purchase decision, sedangkan variabel brand image tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap variabel purchase decision. Semakin baik product attribute dan inovasi produk yang ditawarkan, Xiaomi akan mampu mencakup seluruh lapisan masyarakat dengan lifestyle yang berbeda-beda sehingga akan mempengaruhi tingkat purchase decision konsumen.
The Influence of The Leadership Style of The Head of RT on Community Participation In Maintaining Environmental Security During The Covid-19 Pandemic (Case Study in RT 31 RW 08 Dusun Tegalrejo, Pagerwojo Village, Kesamben District, Blitar)
Authors: Sutowo  , Nuryanti  , Basuki Hery
Published: August 2024

Leadership style is one of a few achievement components of an association in accomplishing hierarchical objectives. RT is the most minimal association at the public authority level. Developing people group interest requires an initiative style that is proper to the area so objectives can be accomplished. This review means to decide if there is an effect on the initiative style of the RT director on local area interest in keeping up with natural security during the Covid-19 pandemic. The populace utilized by analysts is 106 individuals with an example of 84 respondents acquired utilizing the Slovin equation. Then, at that point the methodology utilized is quantitative examination. While the strategy for gathering information utilized a poll approach, then, at that point preparing it with SPSS 18.0 adaptation. Information examination with instrument test, old style supposition test, heteroscedasticity test, and theory testing. From testing and information examination, it is realized that the importance esteem is 0.031 <0.05 so Ho is dismissed and Ha is acknowledged, implying that initiative style impacts local area investment.
Pengaruh Konten Youtube Ria Ricis Terhadap Agresi Verbal Netizen
Authors: Aulia Rahma  , Delliana Santi
Published: August 2024

Semakin banyak pembuat konten mulai membuat video YouTube di Indonesia. Salah satu YouTuber ternama Indonesia bernama Ria Ricis. Popularitas Ria Ricis di YouTube telah mendatangkan banyak subscriber padanya. Salah satu video Ria Ricis yang menjadi fokus penelitian ini adalah video berjudul "24 Jam Bareng Cimoy Kebongkar Semua". Video berdurasi 12 menit 7 detik tersebut menampilkan isi tanya jawab dengan menghadirkan bintang tamu, dengan nama asli Nuraini atau lebih akrabnya Cimoy Montok. Banyak yang merespon positif video tersebut di kolom komentar, dimulai dengan pujian dan saran yang diberikan oleh para netter. Namun, beberapa komentar dari penggiat jejaring yang berisi penghujatan negatif, penghinaan, ejekan, provokasi, dll telah ditemukan. Komentar ini mengandung unsur agresi verbal. Agresi verbal adalah jenis agresi verbal seperti memarahi, berteriak, menggunakan kata-kata yang tidak masuk akal atau kasar yang melukai sesuatu. Dengan penelitian ini, peneliti berusaha untuk mengetahui pengaruh konten YouTube Ria Ricis terhadap agresi verbal netizen. Penelitian ini menggunakan paradigma positif dengan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan metode penelitian dan jenis penelitian eksplanatori. Teori stimulus-respon (S-R) digunakan. Pengujian hipotesis dilakukan dengan menggunakan uji-t, dan hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa hasil dari 8,423> t tabel 1,984 dan analisis regresi dari 0,648 menunjukkan hubungan yang kuat antara variabel x dan y, serta menunjukkan pengaruh variabel x dan y. Oleh karena itu disebutkan bahwa konten video YouTube Ria Ricis memengaruhi agresi verbal netizen.
Solidaritas Anggota PKK (Pemberdayaan dan Kesejahteraan Keluarga) dalam Menunjang Komunikasi Pembangunan dan Perekonomian Desa
Authors: Andiwi Meifilina
Published: August 2024

The PKK (Family Welfare Empowerment) program aims to make women as very important agents for the welfare of families and communities. Kaliboto Village, Wonodadi District, Blitar Regency is one of the villages that is trying to mobilize the participation of the village community by involving PKK. Although the PKK program has been running, there are several problems that occur in it, Among them are human resources that do not yet have the ability to implement, run and guide the community. The next problem is the number of members who do not want to involve themselves in participating in this program. The theory used in this research is Emile Durkheim’s theory of solidarity. This type of research uses qualitative research. The purpose of this research is to find out how solidarity PKK members in supporting development communication and economy in Kaliboto village. The results of this study are that the role of PKK in improving the economy of rural communities towards improving the community's economy is characterized by acquiring knowledge, skills and utilizing these knowledge and skills to solve various problems faced in everyday life, both individually and in groups. In addition, members of the PKK also need community assistance in meeting the raw materials needed to make a craft or handmade. Community empowerment, especially women members of the PKK is part of development communication which is one of the economic improvement strategies carried out based on community participation in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as achieving results.