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Nowe instytucje dla biznesu wykorzystującego sztuczną inteligencję – elementy etyczne
Authors: Sroka Robert
Published: September 2024

The aim of the article is an attempt to present the ethical elements in the newly shaped by the European Union institutions for business and, more broadly, for an economy based on advanced digital solutions, especially artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The presented research is conducted within the institutional approach in economic theory, which takes into account social and axiological elements in economic analyses. The first part presents selected negative social consequences of the business use of artificial intelligence systems. The second part contained a brief analysis of the significance of institutions in the concept of institutional economics. Then, key documents of the European Union related to the ethical aspects of AI use by businesses were introduced, especially the upcoming AI Act regulation.
Enhancing prediction of elemental composition through machine learning decision tree models for biomass gasification optimization
Authors: Xu Peng , Zhang Jidong
Published: September 2024

The worldwide transition to cleaner, sustainable energy sources, prompted by population growth and industrialization, responds to uncertain fossil fuel prices and environmental concerns, highlighting the substantial benefits of renewable energy in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change. Derived from non-fossilized organic materials, biomass emerges as a significant and sustainable contributor to renewable energy. Its diverse nature is complemented by a range of conversion technologies, encompassing combustion, pyrolysis, gasification, and liquefaction, providing versatile avenues for biomass energy transformation. Gasification, the transformative process of converting organic matter into combustible gases under controlled oxygen levels, is accomplished through direct oxygen supply or pyrolysis. This method yields a dependable gaseous fuel versatile for heating, industrial processes, power generation, and liquid fuel production. Machine learning employs advanced statistical techniques for modeling across diverse industries, showcasing particular efficacy in optimizing thermochemical processes by precisely identifying the optimal operating conditions required for achieving desired product properties. These models utilize proximate biomass data to predict the elemental compositions of N2 and H2. Assessment of both single and two hybrid models indicated that the introduced optimizers significantly enhanced the estimation of N2 and H2 when combined with Decision Tree (DT), with Decision Tree Coupled with Artificial Hummingbird Algorithm (DTAH) proving particularly effective. Notably, DTAH demonstrated outstanding performance with remarkable R
2 values of 0.990 for N2 and 0.992 for H2. Additionally, the minimal Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) values of 1.291 and 1.550 for N2 and H2 predictions respectively underscore the precision of DTAH, establishing it as a suitable choice for practical real-world applications.
Characteristics of debris flow dynamics and prediction of the hazardous area in Bangou Village, Yanqing District, Beijing, China
Authors: Wang Shen , Li Xiaoli , Tian Haofei , Luan Zhenrong , Wang Jia , Shi Haigang , Wang Jibo , Wang Huicong , Wang Yvdong
Published: September 2024

Debris flow is one of the most common types of geological disasters in China. Owing to the influence of topography, geomorphology, geological conditions, human activity, and rainfall debris flow disasters frequently occur in the mountainous areas of Beijing. The research on debris flow in the Beijing area focuses on rainfall and risk evaluation, material sources, and early warning and prevention of debris flow. However, there are few studies on the development characteristics of single-gully debris flow and the prediction of hazardous areas in the Beijing area. Therefore, we chose the debris flow of Bangou Village in Yanqing District of Beijing as the research object. We analyzed the recharge conditions in the ditch domain and predicted the extent of the hazardous area around the gully, providing suggestions for control measures. The dynamic reserves of the loose deposits in the debris flow gully, currently in the development stage, were estimated as 15.48 × 104 m3, representing four supply sources: artificial deposits, alluvium and diluvium, residual slope deposits, and collapse. The peak flow is 24.49 m3/s for a 10-year rainfall event, 27.64 m3/s for a 20-year rainfall event, 31.79 m3/s for a 50-year rainfall event, and 34.93 m3/s for a 100-year rainfall event. The total amounts of solids washed out by a debris flow from the preceding events are 0.70 × 104 m3, 0.79 × 104 m3, 0.91 × 104 m3, and 1.00 × 104 m3, respectively. The size of the debris flow is small, with a maximum hazardous area of 0.2810 km2. We conclude that a small debris flow outbreak in the Bangou Village gully is possible. We expect that the results of this study will provide basic information and help improve debris flow research in Beijing.
Geosite assessment as the first step for the development of canyoning activities in North Montenegro
Authors: Brđanin Eldin , Milanović Miško , Malinović-Milićević Slavica , Tomić Nemanja , Vujović Filip , Ćulafić Golub
Published: September 2024

The objective of the study is to investigate the current state of the canyons in the northern part of Montenegro, their potential for sustainable development, which could be achieved through canyoning as an attractive tourist attraction, and to assess the area’s geotourism potential. The canyons encompassed in this research are the Nevidio Canyon, the Tara Canyon, the Grlja Canyon, and the canyon of the river Ibar. The research was carried out using the modified Geosite Assessment Model, which includes tourists’ opinions on the significance of indicators in the assessment process. The obtained results show that all four canyons possess significant scientific, educational, and aesthetic values for the development of canyoning tourism. Since surveyed tourists pointed out not only the advantages but disadvantages of these geosites, these findings should be further used for the valorization and geoconservation of the geosite and provide a more favorable deal for the arrival of as many tourists as possible. In the future, investigated geosites should be improved with tourist content and activities, such as interpretive boards for tourists, expert guides, organized visits, tourist infrastructure, and promotion. Successful activities in these critical areas could contribute to sustainable geotourism being one of the key economically beneficial activities of the local population that will develop local communities through the arrival of a larger number of domestic and foreign tourists.
The count-mass distinction in Hong Kong Sign Language: an intra- and cross-modal comparison
Authors: Koenders Emily
Published: September 2024

This article is in part an intra- and cross-modal comparison of the count-mass distinction (CMD) in Hong Kong Sign Language (HKSL). For the intra-modal analysis, HKSL data are compared to data found in Koulidobrova’s (2021) work on the CMD in American Sign Language/ASL (Koulidobrova, Elena. 2021. Counting (on) bare nouns: Revelations from American Sign Language. In Tibor Kiss, Francis Jeffry Pelletier & Halima Husić (eds.), Things and Stuff: The Semantics of the Count-Mass Distinction, 213–231. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press). According to Koulidobrova, the existing diagnostics used in spoken language research are insufficient to bring to light CMDs in sign languages. ASL’s CMD is visible in the failure to conjoin count and mass nouns and in the ungrammaticality of partitive constructions containing mass nouns. HKSL and ASL differ from each other in a few respects, among which the two aforementioned ASL diagnostic criteria. Regarding the cross-modal comparison, HKSL and ASL belong to different categories in Chierchia’s (2010) count-mass typology (Chierchia, Gennaro. 2010. Mass nouns, vagueness and semantic variation. Synthese 174. 99–149). Chierchia’s typology is based on CMDs in spoken languages. ASL is a number-neutral language (Type III), whereas HKSL is a number marking language (Type I) and thus patterns with languages like English and Dutch. The CMD in HKSL is visible in its failure to combine mass nouns directly with numerals and count adjectives without the intervention of a classifier. Based on my data analysis, I can furthermore argue that HKSL is a number marking language but that its plural number marking is realised through zero marking.
Application of bokashi and sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea L.) to improve inorganic fertilizer efficiency on maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Yuliana A I , Sumarni T , Islami T
Published: September 2024

A field experiment was conducted lo learn about the effect of Bokashi and Sunn hemp (Crotalaria junceaL.)on maize production and inorganic fertilizer use efficiency on maize. The experiment was conducted in Jatikerto, Malang; at the altitude of 303 m above sea level, in Alfisol soil type, the average daily temperature ranges 21-33oC, from Juneto October 2013. The experiment was conducted as factorial, designed in a randomized block design (RBD). The first factor was dose ofinorganic fertilizer (100% ; 75% and50% of recommendation dose). The second factor was the organic fertilizer(Without organic fertilizer20 tBokashi/ ha, 20 t Sunn hemp/ha, 10 t Bokashi/ha + 10 t Sunn hemp/ha). The results showed that application of 20 t Bokashi/ha, 20 t Sunn hemp/ha, and combination of 10 t Bokashi/ha + 10 t Sunn hemp/ha, along with the application of inorganic fertilizer by dose of 100% increased the yields of maize for about 41.8%; 47.6% and 54.7% (10.73 t/ha; 11.17 t/ha, and 11.71 t/ha), respectively. The yield and nutrient use efficiency in the treatment dose of 100% inorganic fertilizer did not have any significant difference from the application of 20 t Bokashi /ha, 20 t Sunn hemp/ha, and 10 t Bokashi/ha + 10 t Sunn hemp/ha along with doses of inorganic fertilization 75% and 50%. Therefore, the organic fertilizer of 20 t Bokashi/ ha, 20 t Sunn hemp/ha, and combination of 10 t Bokashi/ha+ 10 t Sunn hemp/ha could reduce the need of inorganic fertilizer for about 50%.Â
The changes of soil physical and chemical properties of Andisols as affected by drying and rewetting processes
Authors: Rahayu A , Utami S R , Prijono S
Published: September 2024

Soils from a toposequence in northern slope of Mt. Kawi, Malang were sampled to study the effect of amorphous content on the irreversible drying properties of the soils. Water, clay, organic-C, and available P contents were measured at field capacity (KL), after air-drying for 2 days (K2) , air-drying for 4 days (K4), oven-drying at 40 Â°C for 1 day (Ko), as well as after rewetting K2 (KL2); K4 (KL4), and Ko (KLo). The results showed that water, clay, organic-C, and available P contents changed after drying and rewetting processes. Drying process decreased clay content but increased available P content. Clay and water content of the rewetted samples, especially after oven-drying (KLo) were lower than at initial field capacity (KL), as indication of irreversible properties. In contrast, available P and organic-C content were higher after drying-rewetting processes. Variation of water, clay, organic-C, and available P contents after drying-rewetting processes were significantly affected by respected properties at initial field capacity. These properties tended to change in accordance to Alo+Â½Feo content. The effect of Alo+Â½Feo content, however was statisticaly detected only on the water content at KLo (rewetted after oven-dried) and on organic C content at KL2 and KL4 (rewetted after air-dried for 2 and 4 days). Â
The Influence of Microfibres in Municipal Sludge on Biogas Production
Authors: Lekše Nina , Griessler Bulc Tjaša , Žgajnar Gotvajn Andreja
Published: September 2024

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) contribute to the release of microplastics into the environment. While the removal efficiency of MPs in WWTPs can reach up to 99.9 %, the highest amount of microplastics is retained in the sludge. Anaerobic digestion, one of the most promising and common processes, can help reduce sludge volume and odour, and due to the formation of biogas, mainly consisting of methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), can help decrease the operating costs of WWTPs. A test measuring the inhibition of biogas production using the OxiTop® measuring system was employed to determine the effect of added microfibres (MFs) on biogas production. Particles less than 1 mm in size of polyester, polyamide, and polyacrylic, were added to anaerobic sludge at concentrations ranging from 0.05 to 0.10 g l–1 to simulate their effect on biogas production. The yields of CH4 and CO2 produced during anaerobic digestion of the MFs-contaminated sludge were determined.The addition of MFs to sewage sludge affects methane production. The results indicated that the lowest added concentrations of 0.05 g l–1 of MFs promoted methane production, while the presence of 0.1 g l–1 decreased methane production for all types of MFs used. Polyacrylic at 0.1 g l–1 had the most negative effect on methane production (up to 27 %), while polyamide at 0.05 g l–1 reached the highest methane production (up to 25 %).
Transforming Citizenship Education in the Digital Era: Challenges and Opportunities for the Indonesian Millennial Generation
Authors: Hermawan Dwi , Darmawan Cecep , Bestari Prayoga
Published: September 2024

Citizenship education is an important pillar in the formation of national identity and active participation in democratic life. However, rapid changes in technology and the emergence of the digital era including Artificial Intelligence (AI) have significantly changed the landscape of education, including civic education. This article explores the impact of the transformation of civic education in the digital era on Indonesia's millennial generation. It analyzes the challenges and opportunities faced in integrating digital technologies including AI into civic learning. The main challenge faced is the adjustment of curriculum and teaching methods. Millennials grow up in an environment flooded by digital information, which requires educators to find ways to link civic values with complex digital realities. Digital transformation also brings new opportunities in civic education. Artificial Intelligence technologies allow educators to create more engaging and interactive learning experiences, enable discussions across geographical boundaries, and facilitate active participation in social and political issues. In the context of Indonesia's millennial generation, this article outlines strategies that can be used to overcome the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities of AI transformation in Civic Education in the digital era. This research uses a mixed methods research design to explore the impact of the transformation of civic education in the digital era on Indonesian millennials and analyze the challenges and opportunities that arise. Data were obtained through literature studies, interviews, and surveys.
Village Government Policies to Unravel the Failure in handling Stunting(Case study of Candiyasan Village, Wonosobo Regency)
Authors: Mahmud Insan
Published: September 2024

The prevalence of stunting in 2021 according to the Indonesian Infant Nutrition Survey (SSGBI) was 24.4%. This figure still exceeds the WHO limit of 20%. The prevalence of stunting cases in Wonosobo Regency touched 10.49 percent and Candiyasan Village is the locus of stunting in Kertek District. This study aims to identify the factors causing the high stunting rate in Candiyasan Village and its relation to the extreme poverty rate, which is also high in Kertek Sub-district. The method used is descriptive qualitative method according to the results of interviews as primary data and literacy data as secondary data. The results show that stunting cases are caused by several factors, including: high rates of early marriage, pregnant women's awareness of the importance of checking nutritional fulfillment during pregnancy, nutritional fulfillment patterns, family food security, and poverty. The majority of stunting toddlers come from poor families.
Criterios de selección de trabajadores y despidos colectivos: estudio comparado en la Unión Europea
Authors: Castro Franco Ana María
Published: September 2024

Los despidos colectivos generan importantes costes sociales, en tanto llevan aparejada la extinción de numerosos puestos de trabajo y el consiguiente acceso a prestaciones públicas de distinta clase. Las circunstancias subjetivas individuales pueden incrementar la vulnerabilidad a los efectos del reajuste, pues los empleados de mayor edad, con discapacidad o cargas familiares enfrentan mayores problemas en la reincorporación al mercado de trabajo. La doctrina judicial comunitaria ha contribuido a clarificar la validez de los criterios de selección de los afectados por los expedientes de regulación de empleo, así como de la prioridad de permanencia establecida para ciertos grupos, con especial consideración a las trabajadoras embarazadas y a la libertad sindical para, en su caso, determinar la nulidad del despido por razones discriminatorias. La debida ponderación de las prerrogativas empresariales y los derechos del personal esbozan los límites a respetar como consecuencia de factores personales o familiares.La Directiva 98/59/CE no limita la facultad de los Estados miembro de aplicar o de introducir disposiciones legales, reglamentarias, administrativas o convencionales más favorables para los trabajadores. Así, reestructurar desde un punto de vista socialmente responsable implica equilibrar y tener en cuenta los intereses y preocupaciones de todos los afectados por los cambios y las decisiones, identificando los riesgos más importantes, calculando todos los costes directos e indirectos de las estrategias y medidas alternativas, y evaluando todas las opciones que permitirían reducir los despidos.
El trabajo que le importa al derecho del trabajo: revisitando la subordinación
Authors: Salvador Florian Renzo Vito
Published: September 2024

Hasta mediados del siglo XX, la preeminencia del clásico trabajo asalariado volvió marginal el interés de la doctrina en el estudio de la subordinación o definición del trabajador. De esta manera, durante décadas, las fronteras del Derecho del Trabajo tuvieron una demarcación pacífica. Sin embargo, con el surgimiento y auge de las nuevas formas de organización productiva, este consenso ha entrado en disputa. Así, la reconfiguración del mundo laboral invita a discutir el fundamento de la subordinación. Esta investigación propone una reconceptualización a partir del concepto de proceso del trabajo (labor process). Para ello, se plantea una revisión de las bases teóricas planteadas por la literatura clásica de Derecho del Trabajo latinoamericano, resaltando que, en su construcción, la definición propuesta no fue sustentada en base a una teoría. Luego, se evidencia cómo esta deficiencia tiene un correlato en la literatura contemporánea expresada en las tesis de los “nuevos indicios” como fórmula para abarcar las nuevas formas de prestación del trabajo. Desde esta perspectiva, esta propuesta permite reorientar la discusión sobre el concepto de trabajo subordinado.
Extraction Technologies for Processing Wastes from Forest Industry and Crop Production (a Review)
Authors: АВДЕЕНКО Е.А. , НАДЕИНА К.А. , ВАТУТИНА Ю.В. , САЙКО А.В. , ЗАИКИН П.А. , ШАМСУЛЛИН А.И. , ШИГАПОВ Н.М. , МИННИБАЕВ А.С.
Published: September 2024

Несмотря на увеличение вклада комплексных подходов к переработке отходов лесной промышленности и растениеводства, основным способом утилизации отходов растительного сырья до сих пор является сжигание, что приводит к потерям ценных веществ. Альтернативным и прогрессивным способом переработки растительных отходов выступает экстракция с получением полезных веществ. В работе обобщены ранее опубликованные данные по экстракционным способам извлечения ценных веществ из древесных отходов и соломы различных культур в промышленных и лабораторных условиях. Систематизированы данные по химическому составу отходов лесной промышленности и растениеводства, а также содержанию химических соединений, имеющих потенциальную практическую ценность. Описаны основные подходы к извлечению из отходов растительного сырья таких ценных компонентов, как лигнин, фурфурол, воски, органические кислоты, полифенолы, красители, диоксид кремния и другие ценные вещества.

Despite the increasing contribution of integrated approaches to processing waste from the forest industry and crop production, the main method of recycling plant wastes is still combustion, which leads to losses of valuable substances. An alternative and advanced way of plant waste processing is extraction to obtain useful substances. The previously published data on the extraction-based methods to isolate valuable substances from wood waste and straw of various crops under industrial and laboratory conditions are generalised in this work. The data on the chemical composition of wastes from forest industry and crop production, as well as on the content of chemical compounds of practical significance are systematised. The basic approaches to retrieve such valuable components as lignin, furfural, waxes, organic acids, polyphenols, dyes, silicon dioxide and others from plant wastes are described.
Electronic Effects of Xenon-Containing Substituents
Authors: БАРДИН В.В.
Published: September 2024

Методом ЯМР 19F рассчитаны электронные эффекты ксенонсодержащих заместителей XeY, [Xe+] и [XeF2+] в растворителях разной природы. Полученные результаты позволяют отнести эти заместители к сильнейшим -электроноакцепторам ввиду сильного положительного индуктивного эффекта, тогда как резонансный эффект невелик.

The electronic effects of xenon-containing substituents XeY, [Xe+] and [XeF2+] in different solvents were calculated using the 19F NMR method. The results obtained allow us to classify these substituents as the strongest σ-electron acceptors due to the strong positive inductive effect, while the resonance effect is small.
Terpene Based Amino Oximes on Solid Supports as Selective Extractants of Precious Metals
Authors: ЗУБРИЧЕВА Д.В. , БИЗЯЕВ С.Н. , ПЕТРАКОВА С.Ю. , ТИХОВА В.Д. , ТКАЧЕВ А.В.
Published: September 2024

Хелаторы на основе терпеновых бис(-аминооксимов), нанесенные на малополярные сорбенты (уголь, Сибунит, Полисорб), являются эффективными селективными экстрагентами для извлечения палладия и золота из кислых водных растворов, содержащих смеси благородных металлов и 3d-элементов. Применение сорбентов, импрегнированных новыми хелаторами, позволяет провести экстракцию в режиме жидкость–твердое, не прибегая к использованию какого-либо органического растворителя.

Chelators based on terpene bis(α-amine oximes) applied onto low-polar sorbents (coal, Sibunit, Polysorb) are effective selective extractants for the extraction of palladium and gold from acidic aqueous solutions containing the mixtures of precious metals and 3d-elements. The use of sorbents impregnated with the new chelators allows extraction in the liquid–solid mode without using any organic solvent.
THE IMPACT OF THE PROCESSES OF THERMAL DENUDATION ON THE IONIC COMPOSITION OF SMALL LAKES IN CENTRAL YAMAL
Authors: ФАКАЩУК Н.Ю. , ДВОРНИКОВ Ю.А. , ОПОКИНА О.Л. , ХОМУТОВ А.В.
Published: September 2024

Гидрохимический мониторинг водных объектов позволяет получить информацию об их состоянии в изучаемый период и оценить влияние климатических факторов на режим водоема. В последнее десятилетие возрастает актуальность работ по изучению влияния криогенных процессов на ионный состав малых тундровых озер в российском Заполярье. Статистически установлено воздействие межгодовых колебаний температуры воздуха и осадков на ионный состав озер: изменяется содержание ионов NO2, SO4, NO3. Активная термоденудация по берегам озер увеличивает общую минерализацию в среднем на 42.8 % и изменяет концентрацию ионов Na, Ca, Mg, K, PO4, HCO3.

Hydrochemical monitoring of inland waters makes it possible to obtain information about their state and to assess the influence of climatic factors on the regime of water reservoirs. In the recent decade, relevance of the research related to the impact of permafrost thaw on the state of small lakes in the Arctic has been growing. The influence of interannual fluctuations in air temperature and precipitation on the ionic composition of lakes has been statistically established for the contents of NO2, SO4, and NO3 ions. Active thermodenudation on the shores of these lakes increases water mineralization levels by an average of 42.8 % and changes the concentrations of major ions Na, Ca, Mg, K, PO4, and HCO3.
INTERPRETATION SIGNS OF GROUNDWATER ICINGS ON SENTINEL-1 RADAR IMAGES ON EXAMPLES OF THE VERKHNYAYA NERUNGRA AND SAMOKIT AUFEIS OF SOUTHERN YAKUTIA
Authors: ГАГАРИН Л.А. , БАИШЕВ Н.Е. , МЕЛЬНИКОВ А.Е.
Published: September 2024

При апробации метода дешифрирования спутниковых радиолокационных снимков для детализации строения наледей и наледных ландшафтов использованы радарные снимки Sentinel-1. По результатам первичного анализа установлены диапазоны типичных сигналов обратного рассеяния в пределах наледной поляны и выбраны репрезентативные точки на снимке, характеризующие различные компоненты наледного ландшафта. По снимку Sentinel-2 предварительно устанавливался тип поверхности наледного ландшафта (лед, открытая вода, снежный покров, горная порода и др.). В ходе полевых работ в пределах ранее выбранных точек на радарном снимке изучалось вертикальное строение наледного ландшафта и особенности его поверхности. В результате были определены диапазоны обратного рассеяния радиосигнала для согласованной и перекрестной поляризаций, отражающие четыре типа строения наледного ландшафта. На основе радарных снимков было детализировано строение наледного тела: установлены участки речного стока под наледью, места разгрузки подземных вод. На конечном этапе определены площади наледей в конце зимы в долинах рек Самокит и Верхняя Нерюнгра на основе радарных снимков и нормализованного разностного снежного индекса, вычисленного по изображениям Sentinel-2, а также оценено расхождение значений площадей наледей.

Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images Sentinel-1 were used to detail the structure of aufeis and characteristic features of aufeis landscapes in the valleys of Verkhnyaya Neyungri and Samokit rivers (southern Yakutia). Based on the results of preliminary image analysis, the ranges of typical backscatter signals within the ice glade were established, and representative points characterizing various components of the ice landscape were chosen. The type of surface of the aufeis landscape (ice, open water, snow cover, rock, etc.) was preliminarily diagnosed using Sentinel-2 images. During fieldwork, the vertical structure of the aufeis landscape and its surface were studied at the chosen test plots. As a result, the ranges of backscattering of the radio signal for co-polarization (VV) and cross-polarization (VH) modes characteristic of the four types of the aufeis landscape were determined. Based on SAR images, the structure of the aufeis body could be detailed: areas of river flow under the ice and places of groundwater discharge were identified. At the final stage, aufeis areas at the end of winter in the Samokit and Verkhnyaya Neryungri river valleys were determined based on Sentinel-1 SAR images and the normalized difference snow index (NDSI) calculated from Sentinel-2 images; the discrepancy between the obtained estimates was assessed.
Morphological aspects of Sticholecitha serpentis (Plagiorchiida: Plagiorchiidae) in a new Viperidae host in the Brazilian Amazon
Authors: Chagas-de-Souza Darlison , Coêlho Tássio Alves , Bassini-Silva Ricardo , Lazameth Ishiguro Francisco , De Menezes Chalkidis Hipócrates , Viana Lúcio André , Lima Corrêa Lincoln
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Sticholecitha serpentis is a poorly studied parasite of the snakes’ esophagus, with an unclear taxonomy. Currently, there are few records of S. serpentis in snakes in Brazil. Although it has been recorded in snakes of the family Viperidae, it has not yet been reported in Bothrops atrox. Objectives: To present new morphological characters, as well as ecological and parasitic relationships of S. serpentis with B. atrox. Methods: The samples were obtained in a dryland area in the Tapajós National Forest, Pará State, Brazil. Ten specimens of B. atrox were examined manually with the aid of tweezers, and three were positive for trematodes identified as S. serpentis in the oral cavity. Results: We provide scanning electron microscopy images, with detailed images of the S. serpentis tegument and its spines, as well as details of the dorsal keel using light microscopy methods. Moreover, we report the first record of S. serpentis parasitizing an Amazonian viperid, with infection frequency data of 30 %. Conclusion: We emphasize that the new morphological data presented in this manuscript provide additional information to facilitate the identification of this trematode in future studies.
First records of Phyllorhiza punctata von Lendenfeld, 1884 (Cnidaria, Scyphozoa, Mastigiidae) from Nagasaki and Kagoshima Prefectures, Japan
Authors: Takauchi Satsuki , Miyake Hiroshi , Watabe Mai , Akiyama Hisashi , Chikuchishin Mitsuko
Published: September 2024

Phylllorhiza punctata von Lendenfeld, 1884 originates from Australia and Coral Triangle, but its occurrence has been reported in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, so it is necessary to better understand its geographic range. Two specimens were collected in Nagasaki and Kagoshima Prefectures, Japan, and morphological and molecular studies suggest that they are P. punctata. These are the ﬁrst records of the species in Japan, and it is possible that individuals have been transported to Japan by the Kuroshio Current.
Estimation of Subsurface Flow Hydrograph of Catchments by Time-Area Hydrograph Method
Authors: Fariborzi Hossein , Sabzevari Touraj , Akbari Kheirabadi Mostafa , PETROSELLI Andrea , Tarahi Mohsen
Published: September 2024

Aim of the study

In this study, a novel approach was undertaken, employing the concept of SSF isochrones in tandem with the time-area histogram (TAH) method as a fresh model for SSF estimation within catchments.

Material and methods

Leveraging the subsurface travel time equation of hillslopes and GIS software, the spatial delineation of isochrones within the soil was accomplished. Furthermore, a methodology was introduced to compute the TAH of SSF. Subsequently, the subsurface hydrograph of the catchment was derived by convoluting the TAH of SSF with the infiltration hyetograph. To validate the findings, the subsurface hydrographs calculated using the geomorphologic instantaneous unit hydrograph (GIUH) model were juxtaposed with those from two catchments in northern Taiwan—Heng-Chi and San-Hsia.

Results and conclusions

The mean error in comparison with the SSF time-area model stood at 10.5%, affirming the robustness of the proposed approach.10.5%.
ANALISIS PELAKSANAAN DINAS JAGA MESIN PADA KAPAL EXPRESS BAHARI 1F SESUAI STCW
Authors: Nugraha I Made Aditya , Idrus Muhamad Amril , Luthfiani Febi , Wulang Jemson Domu
Published: September 2024

Kapal Express Bahari 1F adalah kapal niaga yang melayani penyebarangan di Nusa Tenggara Timur. Sebagai salah satu media transportasi laut tentu harus dihadapkan terhadap kehandalkan mesin. Kehandalan mesin ini dapat dicapai dengan adanya kegiatan dinas jaga yang baik sesuai STCW. Kegiatan dinas jaga mesin pada suatu kapal memegang peranan penting. Kegiatan ini merupakan bagain dari kegiatan perawatan untuk memperoleh keamanan dari mesin dan agar kapal dapat sampai di tujuan dengan selamat, serta menjaga kebugaran para kru kapal. Kurangnya informasi atas kegiatan dinas jaga mesin di Kapal Express Bahari 1F, maka dilakukan penelitian terhadap kesesuaian kegiatan dinas jaga mesin terhadap STCW. Metode observasi dan wawancara dipergunakan dalam penelitian dengan mengikuti kegiatan operasi kapal. Hasil analisis dari kegiatan dinas jaga mesin pada Kapal Express Bahari 1F menunjukan bahwa kegiatan dinas jaga mesin pada kapal telah sesuai dengan STCW. Kegiatan dinas jaga mesin dilakukan oleh KKM, 2 orang masinis, dan 1 orang  Oiler, dengan pembagian waktu kerja dan istirahat yang baik.
ANALISIS PENGARUH KECEPATAN PUTARAN MESIN INDUK TERHADAP TEMPERATUR AIR PENDINGIN DALAM MENDUKUNG KINERJA KAPAL ARKONA
Authors: Nugraha I Made Aditya , Luthfiani Febi , Rundi Sandi Karipi
Published: September 2024

Dalam mendukung pelayanan pelayaran di Nusa Tenggara Timur khususnya untuk penyeberangan Adonara dan Larantuka, Kapal Arkona harus didukung dengan mesin induk dengan sistem pendingin yang baik. Peranan sistem pendingin mesin induk ini sangat penting. Kinerja dari sistem pendingin ini dapat dilihat dari proses mensirkulasikan panas dari mesin ke media pendingin dengan temperatur yang sesuai. Metode deskriptif analitik dipergunakan dalam mendukung kegiatan penelitian ini, didukung dengan observasi, wawancara, Uji Distribusi Frekuensi, dan Uji Friedman. Hasil menunjukan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara kecepatan putaran mesin induk dan temperatur air pendingin pada Kapal Arkona. Semakin besar putaran mesin induk, maka semakin naik suhu air pendingin. Hasil Uji Friedman dengan melakukan enam kali pengukuran didapatkan juga hasil bahwa dari seluruh parameter tidak ditemukan hasil yang berbeda pada seluruh hasil pengukuran, dengan nilai p>0,05. Berdasarkan data ini dapat dinyatakan bahwa temperatur air pendingin pada masih berada pada batas normal. Untuk menjaga kinerja sistem pendingin pada Kapal Arkona dapat dilakukan perawatan dengan cara mengontrol air pendingin pada tangki, pemeriksaan sirkulasi air pendingin, menjaga pompa air laut dari karatan, membersihkan filter atau saringan dari kotoran-kotoran, dan menjaga pompa air tawar dari kotoran.
The Russian Federation and Polish Security: a Risk Analysis
Authors:   University of Warsaw, Poland, Szeptycki Andrzej
Published: September 2024

Poland considers the Russian Federation as a major threat for its security; these fears have considerably increased since the Russian aggression against Ukraine in early 2022. This article analyses Russia’s policy towards Poland through the risk matrix, taking into account four elements: Poland’s assets, existing threats, vulnerabilities and finally countermeasures adopted by Poland. It focuses on four security sectors: military, economic, political, and societal. The risk of a full-scale military attack on Poland is possible, though a low intensity ‘hybrid’ conflict seems more probable. The overall dependence of the Polish economy on Russia (trade, foreign direct investments) is relatively narrow. However, the energy ties remain relatively strong, which constitutes a risk for Poland, especially since both EU and Russia strive to limit their cooperation in the field of energy. In the political sector, there is a high risk that Russia’s interference could contribute to the deconstruction of the existing political system based on European values, such as democracy and the rule of law. In the societal sector, the assessment of Poland’s vulnerability is not unanimous. Russia has failed to successfully fuel a Polish-Ukrainian societal conflict. Poland had to face however two refugee crises – on Belarussian (2021) and on the Ukrainian (2022) borders; in both cases they were at least indirectly provoked by the Russian Federation.
Obraz chińskiego katolicyzmu w listach s. Xavier Berkeley SM z lat 1890–1901
Authors:   Uniwersytet Papieski Jana Pawła II w Krakowie, Polska, Kozieja Szymon , Skawiński Jan ,   Uniwersytet Papieski Jana Pawła II w Krakowie, Polska
Published: September 2024

The article critically analyses excerpts from Sister Xavier Berkeley SM’s letters sent between 1890 and 1901 and published in the booklet – A Sister of Charity in China. Being a series of letters written to her family – in the United States of America by the Work for the Propagation of the Faith. As part of external critique, the paper provides a description of the studied source, introduces its author’s biography, and places it in the context of historical events. Using its content, the article focuses on the history of the sister’s travels, her attitude to local culture and religiosity. Moreover, it presents how, in the letters, Sister Berkeley described the realisation of the Vincentian charism by the Daughters of Charity. The main research result is the clarification of Sister Berkeley’s understanding of the mission’s purpose.
Obraz społeczności beduińskich w pismach Wacława Seweryna Rzewuskiego
Authors:   Freie Universität, Niemcy, Mikońska Zofia
Published: September 2024

This article attempts to reconstruct the image of Bedouin communities in the works of Wacław Seweryn Rzewuski. During his excursion in the Middle East, Rzewuski acquainted with Bedouins, gaining their trust and respect, which allowed him to get detailed knowledge of their culture and traditions, which he later described in his manuscript Concerning the horses of the Orient and those originating from oriental breeds. The analysis focuses on three issues: the way Rzewuski perceived Bedouin communities and interpersonal relations in the Arab world, his personal experiences and acquaintances with Bedouins, and the comparisons between Europe and the Arab world in terms of social life. The analysis is presented in a broader context – how Arabs were perceived in Europe and Poland in Rzewuski’s times and the fascination with the Orient in the Romanticism era.
„Allah nie zesłał żadnej choroby, jak tylko z lekarstwem, a więc leczcie się” – o historii medycyny świata islamu na przełomie VII–XIII wieku
Authors:   Uniwersytet Opolski, Polska, Banaś Agnieszka
Published: September 2024

This article concerns the medicine of the Arab world during its heyday from the Prophet Muhammad to the beginning of the 13th century and the emergence of European research centers. During the golden age of Islam, the medicine of this period developed rapidly. At that time, many therapies and drugs were created, used in a slightly changed form to this day. Without them, there would not be many discoveries in diseases, epidemics, surgeries, anatomy, dietetics, ophthalmology, or therapies. The article aims to show a cross-sectional division of medicine in the Islamic world from the 7th to the 13th century, outlining the most important achievements in this field.
Visões de democracia da Elite Parlamentar Brasileira (2017 e 2021)
Authors: Da Silva Nantes Yasmim Karolina , Da Silva Ferreira Marília Gabriela
Published: September 2024

O intuito desta pesquisa é verificar se há algum padrão nas visões da elite política parlamentar brasileira sobre democracia, assim como identificar com qual modelo democrático, os atores mais se identificam. Este estudo quantitativo baseia-se nos dados da Pesquisa Legislativa Brasileira (PLB), realizada pela FGV e Oxford, que acompanhou as percepções dos parlamentares brasileiros nos anos de 2017 (pré-eleição) e 2021 (pós-eleição). Os dados serão analisados descritivamente utilizando o software R. A comparação entre 2017 e 2021 nos fornece indicadores acerca da estabilidade destas visões mesmo após as eleições federais. As hipóteses deste trabalho são as de que (H1) as visões de democracia são muitas vezes opostas, dado que uma parcela significativa da elite adota visões iliberais ou antidemocráticas; ainda assim, (H2) a visão liberal é predominante. A primeira hipótese foi confirmada, enquanto a segunda rejeitada, dado que proporcionalmente existem quantidades muito parecidas de parlamentares endossando tanto visões liberais quanto antidemocráticas. Além disso, utilizamos regressão logística binária para verificar que variáveis de controle podem ser preditoras de cada visão. Verificamos a significância da ideologia, na qual ser de esquerda é forte preditor de visões liberais, sociais e diretas, enquanto ser de direita é bastante explicativo quanto à visão antidemocrática.
REPRODUÇÃO SOCIAL CAMPONESA ENTRE A TRADIÇÃO E O CAPITAL: UMA ANÁLISE BOURDIESIANA
Authors: Carmona Duval Henrique
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho se baseia na teoria dos campos sociais e em alguns dos principais conceitos que fazem parte de uma perspectiva relacional de investigação proposta por Pierre Bourdieu para a compreensão das transformações do campesinato. A análise se volta à realidade observada por Bourdieu e Sayad na Argélia colonial e em como a imposição da racionalidade urbano-industrial afetou o campesinato daquele país, destruindo os territórios e modos de ser, de viver e de produzir tradicionais. Procura-se expor esses processos a partir dos escritos de Bourdieu e, também, analisar o avanço da racionalidade capitalista e as transformações nos modos de vida do campesinato. Sendo este um dos principais estudos que Bourdieu empreendeu para dar início ao seu quadro teórico e suas inovações conceituais, chama-se atenção para a atualidade dessas reflexões para se compreender a lógica de reprodução social de grupos em uma condição camponesa entre a tradição e o capital na contemporaneidade.
Uma análise das oficinas "Culturas Alimentares Digitais: Práticas para Comunicação no Ambiente Digital”
Authors: Ferreira Barbosa Natália , Louback Ferraz Ester , Santana Jessica
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho apresenta e analisa as experiências das oficinas "Culturas Alimentares Digitais: Práticas para Comunicação no Ambiente Digital”, realizadas em seis cidades da região do Norte de Minas Gerais no ano de 2023. As oficinas fazem parte das atividades do projeto “Cultura Alimentares Digitais: conectando pessoas e alimentos” desenvolvido entre a Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros e o Instituto Federal do Norte de Minas Gerais e visavam promover para a comunidade em geral, com ênfase em membros da agricultura familiar, o debate sobre a inovação tecnológica, a comunicação em espaços digitais, a valorização da agricultura familiar e a biodiversidade.  Logo, esse ensaio apresenta relatos de experiências sobre o processo de ensino aos participantes, com graus de conhecimento tecnológicos e digitais bem distintos e analisa dados estratificados sobre o perfil dos participantes, buscando compreender como essas características podem ter influenciado o processo de formação. Posteriormente, apresenta como durante as oficinas foi possível identificar que houve a necessidade de aperfeiçoamento da metodologia utilizada de acordo com o contexto local e as características dos participantes e discute sobre o processo de letramento digital.
Evaluation of the proposal to add Art. 27a of the Penal Code
Authors: Skwarzyński Michał
Published: September 2024

The presented article concerns an extremely important and difficult issue, especially in the practice of applying national law. This is due to the fact that the right to express one’s beliefs in public and resulting from the professed religion has not been the subject of interest of the national legislator in the penal act so far. Meanwhile, it is of wide interest in the practical application of the human rights system. When analyzing the achievements of international tribunals and the Polish Constitutional Tribunal, the actual place of the proposed change should be assessed. The legislator, rationalizing legal provisions, should directly introduce norms implementing the constitutional standard of international protection of human rights within a given legal system. Introduction of Art. 27a to the Penal Code, together with the negative element added to it, is the implementation of the postulates resulting from the achievements of international tribunals. It is precisely protection against religious aggression that justifies stronger state activity. Poland became a front-line state in a hybrid war. With over 3 million refugees from Ukraine, most of them non-Catholic, it is obvious that they will be the target of attacks from outside. It is clear that there may be physical or similar religious attacks on a national basis. It is impossible not to notice that there are current threats from the outside, so the legislator is even obliged to counteract them.
Recent Trends and Statistics in Financial Identity Theft: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Tóth Dávid
Published: September 2024

This research article examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies on financial identity theft, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has accelerated online financial activities. Using a comparative analysis of statistical data from Hungary and global trends, the study explores how AI technologies like deepfake and morphing are reshaping the nature of identity theft. It posits that current Hungarian regulatory frameworks are inadequate to address these sophisticated challenges effectively. Reviewing legal literature and analysing recent statistics, this research aims to highlight emerging trends and suggest improvements for regulatory measures to combat financial identity theft better.
Management Tools for Underground Mining Optimization
Authors: Ayala Orihuela Ghercy Gustavo , Palacios Parillo Fernando Yeremy
Published: September 2024

The objective of this research work was to optimize productivity and reduce costs in mechanized underground mining operations; for which management tools such as TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) were applied, which made it possible to ensure the expected reliability of the equipment and Management Indicators (KPIs), contributing to greater effectiveness in operations and statistical tools to improve quality, Pareto charts and Ishikawa diagrams. A descriptive methodology consisting of the daily collection of data contained in the mine operations records, to analyze it and identify opportunities for improvement in each process, thus determining unproductive delays in drilling, ore cleaning and hauling. Among the results, it was identified that the availability of the H 357 drilling equipment had an increase of 6.80% after implementing management tools. It was also evident that productivity increased considerably in the effective working time of the Scoop measured in tons/hour, thanks to the implementation of TPM, from 79.90 to 85. Ultimately, the application of management tools allowed a philosophical change within the organization, guiding a more effective management of operations of the mining company.
Experience Museology and Ephesus Experience Museum
Authors: Kahraman Ömer , Katlan Candan Dila
Published: September 2024

In the rapidly changing world of the 21st century, museums are not only places where exhibits are stored, but also turn into experience centers that offer more opportunities to their visitors. As a concept created by this transformation, the experience museum offers visitors the opportunity to interact not only by watching the works, but also by experiencing the artifacts and historical processes. In addition, in this process, concepts such as experience museology and immersive reality have emerged with the use of technological tools such as AR (Augmented Reality), VR (Virtual Reality), MR (Mixed Reality), AI (Artificial intelligence), hologram, simulation and 360-degree video mapping. With the technologies used in the Ephesus Experience Museum, an immersive environment has been created that appeals to the visual or auditory senses of the audience. While visiting the museum in this immersive environment, visitors also experience the historical process by listening to it through audio guides. In this article, by focusing on the museums developed in line with technological possibilities, the Ephesus Experience Museum was visited and examined in the context of experience museology, and the data obtained from the literature review were analyzed by comparing them with the experience museums in the west. A different exhibition atmosphere has been created with the technological facilities used in the Ephesus Experience Museum. Visitors' experience of the museum has also augmented the available data. At the same time, the deficiencies of the Ephesus Experience Museum have been identified. Celsus (Selçuk) Library, one of the important structures of the ancient city of Ephesus, and other historical buildings were not included in the storytelling, and this created a lack of stories. It is thought that this deficiency can be remedied with QR code or augmented reality applications.