bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Анализ результатов испытаний на ударный изгиб образцов основного металла и сварного соединения труб из низкоуглеродистых трубных сталей
Authors: Эфрон Леонид Иосифович , Степанов Павел Петрович , Багмет Олег Александрович , Сметанин Кирилл Сергеевич
Published: April 2024

Проведены испытания на ударный изгиб проката, основного металла и сварных соединений труб из низкоуглеродистых микролегированных сталей. Исследована структура различных участков сварного соединения. Проанализированы изломы ударных образцов. Определен состав неметаллических включений на поверхности излома. Рассмотрены охрупчивающие механизмы и причины разброса значений ударной вязкости. Это могут быть: грубый бейнит в пределах крупного (деформированного) зерна аустенита, в сварном соединении ТВЧ — участок вблизи линии сплавления с неблагоприятной ориентировкой кристаллографических плоскостей скола {001}, в шве и ЗТВ при дуговой сварке — крупные зерна зернограничного феррита. Установлено, что критический размер зерна a-фазы (максимальная фракция), при котором начинает наблюдаться охрупчивающее влияние неметаллических включений в исследуемых сталях, находится в интервале 50 – 80 мкм.
Сравнительный анализ состава и структуры прокатной окалины металлургических предприятий
Authors: Котов С. А. , Кудрявцева Т. С. , Наумова З. В.
Published: April 2024

Экспериментально исследован химический и фазовый составы прокатной окалины листовой низкоуглеродистой стали производства Ижорского завода. Проведен сравнительный анализ полученных данных и опубликованных результатов исследований окалины на разных металлургических предприятиях. Установлено, что во всех случаях основными химическими элементами окалины являются Fe и O. Кроме них в окалине всегда присутствуют Mn, Cr, Al, Ca, C. Фазовый состав окалины также одинаковый и содержит гематит, магнетит и вюстит. Однако соотношение фаз по сечению окалины существенно различается и зависит от условий окисления стали. Показано, что для использования окалины в качестве вторичного сырья при выплавке стали в каждом конкретном случае необходимо ее предварительное исследование.
Optimisation of the Design of an Underwater Floating Transport Structure
Authors: Demidov I. M. , Poliakov V. Yu.
Published: April 2024

The article considers the optimisation of internal forces from constant loads of the underwater floating transport structure to reduce the local effects of internal forces.

This new type of structures can be used at significant depths of intersected water obstacles. Such structures will be in demand for the construction of underwater crossings as part of transcontinental transport corridors such as North – South, Japan – Europe and others.

The purpose of the proposed study is to optimise the design to solve the problem of overloads of structural elements. To solve this problem, methods of structural mechanics and numerical experiment using the finite element method were used. Optimisation makes it possible to reduce bending moments in the zones of the edge effect when using a radial fastening scheme by several times. This will allow the use of unified sections of the structure.

The article substantiates optimisation methods and their verification using the finite element method. The article also discusses the problems of system survivability of a structure in the event of failure of one or two anchorages. Bending moments increase significantly, but the traffic could be continued since the load from the train and the sum of constant loads have opposite signs.
On the Relationship of Torsional Vibrations and Breakdown Torque of Marine Diesel Engines
Authors: Popov D. A. , Epifanov V. S. , Zyabrov V. A.
Published: April 2024

The article provides an overview of the conditions necessitating the calculation of torsional vibrations and disturbing moments relevant for their calculation as for marine diesel engines followed by an analysis of the effect of torsional vibrations on the breakdown torque of the engine. The forces arising in the crank mechanism of the engine due to torsional vibrations are illustrated by a diagram. Formulas are suggested for calculating the breakdown torque caused by torsional vibrations of the crankshaft of a multi-cylinder engine and the total breakdown torque. It is recommended to consider the influence of moments caused by torsional vibration on the unevenness of rotation and vibration of the engine.

The results of calculation of the total torque of the engine previously performed by group of researchers, considering the influence of torsional vibrations, are quoted for DGR A 100/750 diesel generator with an effective power of 100 kW at a nominal speed of 750 rpm with a 6L 18/22 engine.

Based on the results of the analysis, suggestions are given on the need to consider the moments arising from torsional vibrations when diagnosing the engine.
Optimisation of Timber Supply Chains: Mathematical Model and Analysis of Regional Sources Using the Example of Primorsky Region
Authors: Rogulin R. S.
Published: April 2024

Optimising the supply of raw materials is closely related to the problems that arise at wood processing plants. Assessing the optimality of solutions often becomes a pressing issue.

The article considers the scenario of a forestry plant without its own sources of raw materials, such as loggers, which seeks to find an optimal solution at the final stage of planning, based on data on previous transactions. A commodity exchange is considered as a source of raw materials, where lots appear daily in various regions of logging enterprises in a random order.

The scientific sources offer multiple methods for calculating optimal profit throughout the entire planning period, but these approaches do not consider many important features of forest processing enterprises.

This paper presents a mathematical model that allows estimating the optimal path for profit values throughout the entire planning period. A distinctive feature of the model is that it takes into account the share of the useful volume of raw materials that can be used in production of oriented strand boards after being delivered to the warehouse, as well as the delivery time of lots under conditions of uncertainty.

After testing on data from the Russian Mercantile Exchange and one of Primorsky region enterprises, the model was applied to calculate the optimal profit trajectory for various data, including volumes of raw materials, time of lot delivery and other important production indicators, such as profit volume and volume of goods produced. Analysis of the results revealed difficulties in planning supply chains and production volumes. Regions as sources of raw materials were analysed, and it was determined from which regions and at what point it is worth purchasing raw materials. The article discusses in detail the disadvantages and advantages of the mathematical model.
Perceptions and innovations of academics in an open distance e-learning institution
Authors: Maphoto Kgabo Bridget
Published: April 2024

The issue of academic support remains a significant area of concern within open distance e-learning (ODeL) institutions. Therefore, this study aims to explore the perceptions and innovations pertaining to academic support, specifically in the academic language and literacy in English module (ENGX). Grounded in the social presence theory, the study investigates the pivotal role of social presence in promoting students’ engagement and academic success in ENGX module. The findings reveal that while lecturers generally hold a positive view of academic support in online higher education institutions, there is room for further enhancement, considering students’ expressed dissatisfaction. The findings also shed light on students’ apprehensions regarding limited engagement, accessibility challenges, and the pressures associated with misusing chat generative pre-trained transformer (ChatGPT). In contrast, lecturers emphasized the significance of fortifying presence and engagement to mitigate issues such as plagiarism. The pedagogical purpose of the paper is to enhance the understanding of academic support within the context of ODeL and explore innovative approaches to improving the educational experience in such a context.
Problems Experienced by Undergraduate Students in Conducting Research in Online Distance Learning
Authors: Bushra Haleem  , Sumbal Asghar
Published: April 2024

This study's aim was to examine the difficulties that undergraduate students had while doing their research in online distance learning environment. This study used a descriptive research design and was quantitative in nature. By using census all 247 students enrolled in different undergraduate degree programs in department of education were selected who have completed research projects as a part of their degree program at Virtual University of Pakistan. In the questionnaire, students were asked about problems faced by them in three domains i.e. student-related, supervisor-related and institution-related. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that during research conduction the problems faced by students are; lack of discussion with supervisor, lack of time for research, lack of digital library resources, insufficient content and lack of direction, tool/questionnaire selection, accessing resources, unwillingness of participants and problems in writing and reporting the results. Thefindings highlighted the problems of resources that hindered students’ smooth learning progress at VU. It is recommended that institute may provide digital library resources and also upload the theses on its website so students can get help from differentsources during research conduction.
Determinants of Smartphone Addiction and its Influence on Students’ Academic Performance
Authors: Sana Mairaj Bugti  , Firdous Bugti  , Pir Suhail Ahmed Sarhandi
Published: April 2024

Smartphone is the mostwanted gadget of this era and smartphone addiction is the association with its use. This research aims to find the role of craving, social relationships, and overuse of smartphone as determinants of smartphone addiction and its influence on students’ academic performance. This study uses purposive sampling (non-probability) technique and survey method was adopted. The data was collected through online questionnaire via Google Forms from 300 students of Bachelor of Education (hons.) studying in the Department of Teacher Education, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Mirs’. For hypotheses testing, structural equation modeling was used. The findings indicated that social relationships and overusage of smartphone were positively affecting smartphone addictionwhereas craving to use smartphone was proved insignificant in creating smartphone addiction, further it was found that the created smartphone addiction among students was positively and significantly affecting their academic performance. This study recommends that use of smartphone must be encouraged in teaching learning for students’ effective academic performance.
Biología reproductiva y desarrollo del esqueleto de Polychrus acutirostris (Iguania, Polychrotidae)
Authors: Álvarez Beatriz Blanca , Lions María Luisa , Calamante Cinthia Carolina
Published: April 2024

Se describe el desarrollo del esqueleto craneal y poscraneal del Polychrus acutirostris procedente de una población del nordeste de la provincia de Formosa, (Argentina.) y se comparan con Liolaemus scapularis, L. quilmes y Tropidurus etheridgei del norte de Argentina. Las observaciones se basaron en 16 embriones y un recién nacido. Entre los rasgos más interesantes del desarrollo del condrocráneo y osteocráneo se encuentra la ausencia de taenia marginalis sobre la fenestra epióptica y la fusión de las fenestras proótica y metóptica, reducción de los cartílagos orbitotemporales y osificación temprana del pterigoides. Entre los eventos poscraneales se destaca la osificación temprana de las clavículas, osificación asincrónica de los elementos de ambas cinturas y sincrónica de los elementos estilopodiales y zeugopodiales en ambos miembros. Adicionalmente se compararon datos de la biología reproductiva de Polychrus acutirostris de las poblaciones de Formosa (Argentina) con las del Cerrado (Brasil).
Zapallo anco (Cucurbita moschata, D.) fresco cortado tratado con luz UV-C
Authors: Sgroppo S. C. , Sosa Carola A.
Published: April 2024

El zapallo (Cucurbita moschata, D.), fruto ampliamente cultivado en la región del nordeste argentino, es rico en nutrientes y sustancias bioactivas y su oferta como vegetal fresco cortado representa una alternativa para la economía regional. Se estudiaron los cambios en la calidad sensorial y microbiológica de zapallo anco (Cucurbita moschata, D.) cortado en cubos almacenado a 50 C, expuestos a luz UV-C (0, 2.08 y 3.14kJ.m-2) y se analizó la evolución de la acidez titulable, contenido de carotenoides y azúcares totales del producto. Los tratamientos con radiación UV-C fueron efectivos en el control de la carga microbiológica y en la retención de las características sensoriales del producto prolongando su vida útil. La acidez, contenido de carotenoides totales y azúcares en los productos control y tratados con luz UV-C siguieron tendencias similares durante el almacenamiento.
Perfil lipídico de la carne de perdiz común y pacaa, cruda y en escabeche
Authors: Sarno María C. , Utgés E. , Farías A. , Delgado M. , Castillo N.
Published: April 2024

La Provincia del Chaco, ubicada en la región noreste de la Argentina, es rica en fauna silvestre. Las carnes de estas especies, preparadas en guisos y escabeches integran la dieta, principalmente en las zonas rurales. La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO) enfatiza la necesidad de promover el consumo de alimentos nativos por razones nutricionales, ecológicas y económicas. Las tablas de composición de alimentos no cuentan con información acerca de la calidad nutricional de estas especies de origen regional. El aporte de macro nutrientes y el perfil de ácidos grasos de la pechuga de perdiz común ó perdiz chica (Nothura maculosa) y del pacaá o gallineta (Aramides ypecaha) fue determinado. Estas aves silvestres son de caza legal en la provincia del Chaco (Argentina). El tenor graso de la carne cruda fue de 0,25 ± 0,16 % para Nothura maculosa y 0.52 ± 0.20 % para Aramides ypecaha lo que las ubica entre las carnes magras. Su aporte proteico del 22-24% es comparable al de otras carnes de consumo masivo. La preparación del escabeche con aceite de girasol, si bien eleva el contenido de lípidos al 12-15 %, aumenta también considerablemente los ácidos grasos mono y poliinsaturados, de probada influencia en la salud cardiovascular.
Dieta de pichones de cotorra Myiopsitta m. monachus (Aves: Psittacidae) en la Provincia de Buenos Aires
Authors: Pezzoni M. , Arambarri A. M. , Aramburu R.
Published: April 2024

Dieta de pichones de Cotorra Myiopsitta m. monachus (Aves: Psittacidae) en la Provincia de Buenos Aires. El objetivo de este trabajo fue conocer la composición de la dieta aportada por los progenitores a los pichones durante su permanencia en el nido. Se analizaron los buches de 32 pichones de cotorra cuyos nidos fueron sometidos a control químico, procedentes de Gándara, Cañuelas y Villanueva (Provincia de Buenos Aires). Cada buche fue pesado con balanza analítica. Los distintos ítems integrantes de la dieta fueron separados bajo lupa binocular y pesados. La determinación se realizó en base a caracteres morfológicos externos e internos. Se observó que el 99.5% correspondió a componente vegetal, mientras que el componente mineral sólo se encontró representado en un 0.5%. En la fracción vegetal se destacaron cuatro familias siendo Asteracea y Poacea las de mayor porcentaje (96%).
Evaluating The Impact of Online Product Review Credibility and Online Product Review Quality on Purchase Intention of Online Consumers
Authors: Campos Josephine Diana S , Campos Jofrey R
Published: April 2024

This study investigated the impacts of online product review credibility and quality on consumer purchase intentions for electronics, skincare, and home and kitchen products. Using Covariance-Based and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM and PLS-SEM), it examines the causal links between review credibility, review quality, and consumer purchase intention. Conducted among 555 randomly selected online consumers from Metro Manila, Philippines, the study employed questionnaires with rating scales to gather data. Confirmatory factor analysis was utilized to assess model fit, reliability, and validity, while structural model and path analysis were applied to investigate the links between variables. The findings reveal that the structural model exhibits a moderate fit with the empirical data, demonstrating acceptable reliability and validity levels. Online review credibility was found to have a positive and direct impact on consumer purchase intention. Review quality was identified as a partial mediator in the relationship between review credibility and purchase intention, suggesting that it indirectly influences this dynamic. These implications suggest that e-commerce companies should emphasize the credibility of online product reviews by introducing guidelines to reduce the prevalence of misleading reviews. The accuracy and completeness of reviews, as determinants of review quality, should be prioritized to influence consumer decisions effectively. The study recommends that marketing strategies include incentives for customers to write honest and thorough reviews, thereby enhancing the overall quality of online product reviews. For future research, a qualitative or mixed-method approach is suggested to provide deeper insights, along with longitudinal studies to examine these effects over time.
Abyei: territorial dispute between Sudan and South Sudan
Authors: Alterif Khussein Khalid Abdalla , Abdelrakhim Elnur  Mokhamed Abdalla
Published: April 2024

This article focuses on one of the most complex and protracted border conflicts that has got international attention - the dispute between Sudan and South Sudan over the Abyei border region. The northern and southern tribes are the participants in the conflict over resources and the territory in the region. The Abyei issue has recently been internationalized and boundary arbitration has been referred to the International Court of Justice in the Hague.
Russian language teaching in New China: the process and the perspectives of development, the analysis of the problems
Authors: Yue Wang
Published: April 2024

The Russian language teaching in New China is closely connected to the development of Sino-Soviet (Sino-Russian) relations. The article provides a longitudinal analysis of the development of the Russian language teaching in New China over more than 70 years and also the problems it faced with. Based on the analysis, the perspectives of further development of Russian language teaching in China are put forward.
Aspects of emigration from Romania to America in 1918—1940. Case study: Transylvania and Bessarabia
Authors: Moraru Pavel , Neagoş Iuliana
Published: April 2024

Based on a rich documentary material, the article examines various aspects of emigration from Romania to North and South America during the interwar period. The causes of emigration, which were especially of a social-economic nature, were presented, and the problems faced by emigrants at departure, during travel, but also at destination were analysed. Disappointed, many of the emigrants returned to Romania, being helped in this regard by the Romanian authorities, because they no longer had the necessary financial means. The study is a comparative look at emigration from Transylvania and Bessarabia to America, with all the similarities and differences found.
Russian immigrant artist M.F. Domrachev’s art and teaching in China
Authors: Anyuan Pu , Lei Zhang
Published: April 2024

From 1924 to 1945, the Russian artist M.F. Domrachev lived in Harbin, Shanghai, Hangzhou and other places in China. He worked as a Scenic designer in Harbin and Shanghai, and later served as a pattern professor at the National Hangzhou Art Institute due to his life. During this period, he still maintained a strong interest in traditional Chinese architectural culture. This paper combines relevant documents from China and Russia for the first time, restores Domrachev’s artistic creation and teaching achievements in China, and reveals his multiple identities as immigrant artist, pattern educator, scenic designer and architectural researcher.
The Great Silk Road and historical storylines of Tang poetry
Authors: Jie Yu
Published: April 2024

The emergence of the Great Silk Road was associated with China’s westward expansion under the Han and Tang dynasties. Under the Tang dynasty western frontiers of Celestial Empire were settled, and Chinese order and culture were established in the new lands included into the empire. At the same time and in the same place, a specific literature of this era, frontier poetry, appeared. From these poems one can obtain indirect information about the Great Silk Road and the lands around it.
Impact of a Momentary Mindfulness Intervention on Rumination, Negative Affect, and their Dynamics in Daily Life
Authors: Bolzenkötter Teresa , Neubauer Andreas B. , Koval Peter
Published: April 2024

Rumination and negative affect are mutually reinforcing experiences. Their dynamic relation can confer vulnerability to psychopathology. Cultivating mindfulness has been proposed as an antidote to such downward spirals of negativity. However, it remains unclear whether practicing mindfulness in daily life causally impacts rumination, negative affect, and their dynamics. We investigated this using a micro-randomized intensive longitudinal trial. Participants (N = 91) were prompted eight times per day for 10 days using a smartphone app. At each prompt, participants were randomized to complete a brief mindfulness intervention or an active-control task and then reported levels of rumination and negative affect. Results of dynamic structural equation models showed that the mindfulness intervention led to lower levels of rumination and negative affect but that it had no reliable impact on their dynamics. Thus, cultivating mindfulness in daily life may be a promising approach for decreasing rumination and negative affect but not their dynamical relation.
The Morality of Food Wasting Behaviour. A Theory-Driven Approach
Authors: Misiak Michał , Curry Oliver Scott , Sobol Małgorzata , Stefańczyk Michał , Idziak Paulina
Published: April 2024

People often view food wasting behavior as immoral. The underlying reasons for this belief remain unclear, as previous studies have relied on folk conceptions of morality and mixed them with other constructs. In this project, we systematically examine the relationship between morality and food-wasting behavior by operationalizing morality through the Morality-as-Cooperation framework. Across two studies, we compared folk moral intuitions with theory-driven moral principles. The results show only mild overlap between the two. While those who judged food waste as immoral were less likely to waste food, this relationship was particularly strong among individuals who viewed food waste as a violation of the Fairness moral domain (fair division of resources). Our findings provide a theoretical benchmark for future research and offer insights for environmental campaigns or food waste interventions.
‘We are helpless, we are not the authority’: colonial governmentality in a Sri Lankan transnational education institution
Authors: Golding David
Published: April 2024

This study examines colonial governmentality in a Sri Lankan partner institution of University of London (UOL) through semi-structured interviews with students and faculty. UOL began administrating colonised educational spaces in the 19th century, and now governs approximately 80 partner institutions throughout the global South. Its governmentality structures an arterial topology of power that grants limited inclusion to students while excluding their lecturers from formal recognition. Faculty at partner institutions do not assess students. Instead, assessment consists of annual British examinations, effectuating rote pedagogies that centre European knowledge. This extraction of faculty authority shapes delegitimated and disempowered subjectivities. The same process augments UOL’s expertise on Southern educational spaces, contributing to a broader project of universalising Western epistemology. The findings suggest a need for further research that examines colonial governmentality in international education, and particularly its mechanisms of epistemic extraction.
Global Care Policy Index 2022 Country Report: Saudi Arabia
Authors: Ayub Mishael H. , Paul Anju Mary
Published: April 2024

Saudi Arabia scored 4.00 (out of 10) in the GCPI, placing it in the “Emerging” band of the Index. Its limited maternity protections and lack of provisions for flexible working arrangements or dependent care leave contributed to its low score in Sub-Index A. Its relatively better performance in Sub-Index B is due to the introduction of Resolution No. 310 in 2012 which provided basic legal protections for domestic workers. Nevertheless, enforcement of labor protections for migrant domestic workers tends to fall short of the minimal provisions in its laws. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch highlight a significant policy-practice gap.
Symbolic Presentation of the Disease as Colonial Evil in Chinua Achebe’s "The Sacrificial Egg"
Authors: Sharma Prakash
Published: April 2024

This paper critically examines Chinua Achebe’s short story "The sacrificial egg" to expose how the writer uses the disease smallpox symbolically as the evils of colonialism employing postcolonial perspective. It claims that symbolically presenting the example of the degradation caused by the disease in a small coastal market Umuru, the writer sheds light on the devastating consequences of colonialism in the African continent as a whole. As the context was not appropriate to raise voice against colonialism directly, the writer did so by using literary device of symbolism. Following qualitative research design, this paper uses critical, analytical and interpretative methods and justifies its main claim. In the act of the critical analysis of the primary text, the theoretical ideas of post-colonial theorist like Edward Said are applied. Critical scrutiny of the text brings out the evidences that show the resemblances between the evil impact of colonialism and the contamination of smallpox. Both have destroyed the existing beauty and peace; and contaminated the society. Greed guided mentality of the people plays a vital role in both cases. Umuru is the microcosm of the African continent. Essentiality of eradicating the disease from Umuru for peace and prosperity in the story shows the essentiality of freedom of the whole Africa from colonialism for peace and prosperity. Symbolically the message of the importance of freedom is imparted through the story.
Hanuman Dance: A cultural identity of Newar in Baglung
Authors: Sharma Shyam
Published: April 2024

The performative dimension of a cultural dance encompasses various elements such as body movements, gestures, facial expressions, costumes, music, and storytelling, all of which come together to convey meaning, emotion, and cultural identity. It’s not just about the physical movements but also about the expression of values, beliefs, and traditions within a community and society. This research analyses the performative dimension of Hanuman dance as a cultural performance among Newar community of Baglung. This dance, in Baglung, has been promoted, preserved and performed by Newar people. They have long-term impact of their own traditional rituals and they have not avoided the culture especially based on their caste and ethnicity. They perform various kinds of dances and dance dramas which are an important part of their cultural and ritual practices. These performances are the key elements in introducing the culture of the community and they are remaining as the chief sources of their cultural heritage. Among various kinds of cultural folk performances that are traditionally adopted in the community Hanuman dance, Nagnagini dance, Voteshelo dance, Jogi dance, Lakhe dance and Ropain dance are widely popular in Dhawalagiri region. Every ritual performance does have its own cultural aesthetic and this aesthetic can be exposed through the means of performance. Cultural dance as performance is a display of social or cultural activities and the representation of community activity. Thus, this paper attempts to analyze Hanuman Dance as a cultural performance as cultural performances are vibrant showcases of tradition, rhythm, and religion, often reflecting the rich heritage and customs of a particular community or region. From the graceful movements of ballet to the energetic steps of Hanuman dance, each performance offers a unique glimpse into the cultural identity of it’s’ performers. The wholesale analysis of the dance performance will be carried out in the light of Richard Schechner’s concept of “Ritual and Performance”, “Fundamental of Performance Studies”, Victor Turner’s “Liminality and Communitas”, “Liminal to Liminoid, in Play, Flow and Ritual”, Abhi Subedi’s “Nepali Theatre as I See It”, and M. Certeau’s “Walking in the City” etc. The tentative conclusion at which the analysis will arrive is that The Hanuman Dance not only entertains the audiences and participants but also preserves and promotes cultural identity and social harmony.
Anthropocentrism and Environmental Change in Selected Raghini Upadhaya’s Paintings
Authors: Bhatta Sujata
Published: April 2024

Human beings and Nature are interrelated. Nature influences and is influenced by human beings. By analyzing paintings of Ragini Upadhyay Grela from her collection "Nature speaks" this paper will try to find out the amalgamated relationship between human beings and nature. The paper firmly depends upon two paintings from Upadhyay’s collection "Nature speaks". The artist has given the quotation in her collection; "Protect nature to save our future", by analyzing her technique, style as well as colour combination to the paintings and their meaning. Similarly, it also analyzes her mythical concept to find out how anthropocentric activities are destroying nature and her paintings have become a kind of challenge for so-called intellectual and rational human beings. Moreover, this paper tries to explain the theme of Sustainable Development and Ecology in general and it concentrates on arts and creativity as resources for sustainability in specific. In this regard, the paper offers insights into the role of arts to illuminate the issues of sustainability. Following the arts-based inquiry, the paper critiques the anthropocentric activities for advocating sustainability.
Analysis of Mustard and Sunflower oil available in local market of Baglung Bazaar
Authors: Budhathoki Narendra , Punmagar Mira
Published: April 2024

Two types of oil, including mustard oil and sunflower oil, were gathered for the study from the Baglung bazaar. Five separate physical-chemical characteristics, including moisture content, saponification value, acid value/free fatty acid, iodine value, and peroxide value, were determined. Consumer opinions were collected through a structured questionnaire on these edible oils. The physicochemical data were compared to the normative values advised by the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC), Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal. For mustard oil and sunflower oil, the moisture content was found to be 0.24% and 0.38% respectively, which was greater than the standard value of 0.20%. The saponification value was found to be 157.64 mg KOH/g for mustard oil and 164.37 mg KOH/g for sunflower oil.  For mustard oil and sunflower oil, the range of the acid value was 2.24 mg KOH/g and 3.36 mg KOH/g respectively. The iodine values of mustard oil and sunflower oil were found to be 107.95 and 125.60 g /100 g respectively. Finally, the peroxide values for mustard oil and sunflower oil were found to be 4 and 6 meq/kg respectively. Except for moisture content, the other parameters fell within permitted values. The study's findings indicate that all of the oil samples are of acceptable grade and are safe for consumption by humans.
प्रह्लाद नाटकमा मानसिक द्वन्द्व
Authors: Gharti Durga
Published: April 2024

प्रस्तुत अध्ययन बालकृष्ण समको प्रह्लाद (१९९५) नाटकमा प्रस्तुत मनोविश्लेषणात्मक अध्ययनमा केन्द्रित छ । समले अज (रचना १९८३¬) र ध्रुव (१९८६) नाटकबाट नै पौराणिक विषयवस्तुका नाट्यलेखनमा रुचि दिएको पाइन्छ । यो पाश्चात्य नाट्यप्रवृत्ति हो । शेक्सपियसरका नाट्यशैलीबाट विशेष रूपमा प्रभावित समको प्रह्लाद नाटकमा द्वन्द्वको सूक्ष्म प्रयोग पाइन्छ । यस नाटकमा देव र दैत्य, ज्ञान र विज्ञान, भौतिकवाद र अध्यात्मवाद जस्ता कुराका बिच द्वन्द्व प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ । त्यसप्रकारको द्वन्द्व व्यक्ति र व्यक्ति, व्यक्ति र परिस्थिति, एउटा जाति र अर्को जाति, भिन्नभिन्न आस्था र विचार आदिको मात्र नभएर मनोवैज्ञानिक प्रकारको पनि देखापर्दछ । तिनलाई बाह्य र आन्तरिक द्वन्द्व पनि भन्न सकिन्छ । आन्तरिक द्वन्द्व मनोवैज्ञानिक प्रकारको हुन्छ । त्यो मनोविश्लेषणात्मक मान्यताका आधारमा पठनीय हुन्छ । मनोविश्लेषण सिग्मन्ड फ्रायडद्वारा स्थापित मनोवैज्ञानिक मान्यता हो । त्यसलाई सिग्मन्ड फ्रायड, अल्फ्रेड एडलर, कार्ल गुस्ताभ युङ्ग, ज्याक लकाँ आदिले अघि बढाउने काम गरेका छन् । प्रस्तुत अध्ययनमा प्रह्लाद नाटकमा पाइने मनोविश्लेषणात्मक द्वन्द्वको विवेचना युङ्गको आद्यस्वरूपको मान्यता, एडलरको उच्चता ग्रन्थिको मान्यता, फ्रायडको इडिपस ग्रन्थिको मान्यता र ज्याक लकाँको अन्यपनको मान्यताका आधारमा गरिएको छ । यस नाटकका बारेमा विभिन्न विद्वान्हरूले विभिन्न ढङ्गले अध्ययन गरेको पाइने भए पनि मनोविश्लेषणात्मक द्वन्द्वसम्बन्धी गहन र विस्तृत अध्ययन भएको देखिँदैन । त्यही नै यस अध्ययनको शोध रिक्तता हो । त्यसको परिपूर्तिका लागि प्रस्तुत अध्ययन गरिएको छ । यस अध्ययनका लागि सामग्री सङ्कलन पुस्तकालय कार्यद्वारा गरिएको छ र सामग्रीको विश्लेषण विषयवस्तु विश्लेषण विधिमा गरिएको छ । प्रस्तुत नाटकमा मनोविश्लेषणात्मक द्वन्द्व सफल र प्रभावकारी रहेको छ भन्ने यस अध्ययनको निष्कर्ष रहेको छ ।
Impact of Indian Labour Migration in Rupandehi
Authors: Nepal Pramshu
Published: April 2024

This study examines the economic impacts of increasing Indian labor migration to Rupandehi, focusing on workforce diversity, skill transfer, economic growth, industry development, and social implications. Using a comprehensive research methodology involving literature review, surveys, interviews, and comparative analysis, the study aims to identify positive and negative effects. The sample comprises 110 respondents, including construction employers, businessmen dealing in jewelry, small businesses, vehicle maintenance workshop, educational experts, healthcare professionals, and local authorities. Analysis reveals potential benefits such as workforce diversity and skill transfer, contributing to economic growth and industry development. However, challenges include labor market displacement, income compression, and pressure on public services, social tensions, dependency issues, and exploitative labor practices. Policymakers are urged to address these issues, emphasizing fair labor laws, social integration, and the protection of workers' rights for sustainable and inclusive growth. The preference for Indian labor by some Nepalese employers is attributed to factors like wage differentials, availability, skills, language, cultural similarities, historical relationships, open border policies, regulatory considerations, and industry dynamics. Notable qualities of Indian workers, such as punctuality and apolitical behavior, also contribute to their preference in certain industries.
A Study of the Factors affecting Students' Performance in English
Authors: Gaihre Mukti Nath
Published: April 2024

This study has focused on students' performance level that is affected by different aspects. Research has been centered on bachelor-level students' English subjects at a community campus at Rupandehi, Nepal. The study is based on quantitative approaches supported by qualitative discussions. Data collection was conducted via a Google Forms questionnaire, including interviews. This study has revealed different levels of performance of the students and the aspects affecting them. Especially, the varied background of the students' and their competencies are the major factors of their performances. Besides, appropriate addresses of bridging supports would be more effective in increasing the performance. In the same way, library improvement, technological facilities, extra time classes according to student's convenience, scheduled orientation cum motivational programs etc., would increase the expected outcome towards students' performance. Similarly, the application of modern techniques/technologies to be applied while studying, students' financial status, additional student-focused initiatives by campus, etc., were asked to the students and seen as affecting the students' better performances. And, students' self-motivation towards effective English learning is also a vital part as suggested by the interviewee student.
Individual Investors' Consciousness and Investment on Common Stocks
Authors: Lamichhane Pitamber
Published: April 2024

This paper analyzes Nepalese individual investors' consciousness and their investment on stocks. Investors’ consciousness creates positive environment for the investment which helps in capital formulation. This study has employed explorative research design to explain investors’ consciousness and investment on common stock in Nepalese stock market. Data were collected through survey from individual stock investors using structural questionnaire in Kathmandu valley in 2021. The estimated result of this study shows the level of investors’ consciousness (investors’ education and training, access to information, understanding of subjects and learning expectations etc.) is more than desirable level of 50 percent. Similarly, result indicates that conscious investors have chance of holding more common stock which indicates positive association between investors’ consciousness and level of investment in common stocks. Moreover, survey result reveals that investors assert problems on accessing of market information while making investment on stock in Nepalese stock market. This paper concludes that stock market should disseminate sufficient information of stocks, stock markets, stock returns, rules and regulation of security markets, security trading mechanism etc. to the investors through various training programs to make alert them for their sound investment decisions in Nepalese stock markets.
Traveling Salesman Problem with Time Specific Profit on Resource
Authors: Tiwari Nowraj
Published: April 2024

In general, the classical Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) with assumptions of uniform travel times does not fully apply due to factors like fluctuating traffic conditions, diverse transportation modes, and varying resource availability. This research seeks to tackle the optimization of time-specific profit within the TSP framework while considering travel times dependent on available resources. The study also introduces an approach to extend the classical TSP model, accommodating resource-dependent travel times to maximize profit from visiting a specific set of locations within a defined timeframe. A mathematical formulation is presented, integrating the variables of time travel variability, resource availability and profit generation into the TSP framework. This method acknowledges the dynamic nature of travel times and efficiently utilizes resources to achieve optimal profit. Furthermore, it is ensured that identifying the optimal solution using this approach will not pose a greater computational challenge than solving the classical TSP.
मैले नजन्माएको छोरो कथामा दृष्टिबिन्दु
Authors: अधिकारी Adhikari अनिल Anil , कार्की Karki बेनुबहादुर
Published: April 2024

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Enhancing Information Dissemination in Libraries: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Impact of Social Media and Mobile Applications in the college students of Naxal Block
Authors: Ghosh Roji
Published: April 2024

The current study investigates the usefulness of social media and mobile applications in enhancing information distribution within libraries, with a focus on college students in the Naxal Block. A detailed study is conducted to assess the impact of these digital tools on the accessibility of library resources and services. To gather viewpoints from 284 selected individuals, a mixed-methods approach is used, which includes questionnaires and interviews. The findings provide useful insights into college students' awareness, involvement, preferences, and barriers to using social media and mobile applications for library information distribution in the Naxal Block.
Ekologija oslobođenja Herberta Marcusea
Authors: Višić Maroje
Published: April 2024

U radu se analizira Marcuseova ekologija oslobođenja. Refleksivno se predstavljaju nosive ideje i argumenti Marcuseove ekologije koji su nedovoljno zastupljeni u suvremenim raspravama, a koji zbog njegova pluralističkoga i neinstrumentalističkoga pogleda na ekološka pitanja još mogu doprinijeti suvremenoj ekološkoj teoriji. Radu se metodološki pristupa kroz genealošku rekonstrukciju razvoja Marcuseove ekološke misli u kontekstu njegove kritičke teorije.
Religious Faith
Authors: Predko Olena , Kostiuk Oleksander , Predko Denys
Published: April 2024

The article deals with the peculiarities of religious faith as seen through the prism of its manifestation in a person. These manifestations are expressed in existential– soteriological and dialogical presentational forms, through which a psychotherapeutic effect occurs in the individual. In the biblical context, faith is seen as an existential foundation for life actions, a source of confidence in one’s existence and salvation. Special emphasis is placed on trust, which serves as a basis for the dialogue between a person and God, a manner of “co–creation” with Him. It is noted that religious faith, by exerting a psychotherapeutic effect, becomes an important tool for resolving life problems. Faith in God, firstly, changes a person’s attitude towards life and death, toward himself and his values; secondly, it shapes positive life strategies, thus making life more fulfilling and meaningful. The positive role of religious faith is emphasized in extreme situations when a person needs to maximize the concentration of his spiritual and physical strength. In summary, religious faith, by expanding a person’s resourceful capabilities, becomes a way for him to accumulate experience and resilience.
Odgoj i obrazovanje za ekološke vrijednosti u udžbenicima za predmet Hrvatski jezik nižih razreda osnovne škole
Authors: Huljev Antonija , Bogut Irella
Published: April 2024

Budući da je u hrvatskom odgojno–obrazovnom sustavu veći naglasak na obrazovnom aspektu nego na odgojnom, potreba promišljanja o ekološkom odgoju mora zauzimati važno mjesto u nastavi. Predmet Hrvatski jezik strukturno i organizacijski obuhvaća tri povezana predmetna područja, pa je potrebno promišljati o mogućnostima koje nastava hrvatskoga jezika pruža. U radu su analizirani tekstovi u udžbenicima za predmet Hrvatski jezik od 1. do 4. razreda osnovne škole koji mogu posredovati ekološke vrijednosti.
Lokalni prostor djetinjstva
Authors: Dadić Katarina
Published: April 2024

Složenost pristupa djetetu u pedagogiji djetinjstva nametnula je nove paradigme djetinjstva koje uključuju odnos prema djetetu kao aktivnomu (socijalnomu) subjektu koji sudjeluje, oblikuje i u velikoj mjeri određuje svoj vlastiti život. Takav je položaj djeteta posljednjih godina u pedagogiji postigao gotovo prevladavajuću ulogu. Autorica stoga ovim radom nastojati raspraviti novu (globalnu) paradigmu i suočiti ju s načinima promatranja djeteta i djetinjstva s ciljem traganja za njihovim autentičnim identitetima u lokalnom okruženju. Jedan od najvažnijih zadataka istraživača djetinjstva stjecanje je uvida u egzistencijalne uvjete djece i njegova kontekstualizacija s obzirom na dječje društvene prakse. Konstrukcije djetinjstva izravno utječu na djecu i na to kako djeca obrađuju i doživljavaju “nove identitete” ili se suočavaju s njima. Nezrelost djece biološka je i životna činjenica, ali načini na koje se dijete razumijeva je “kultura djetinjstva”. Autorica raspravlja i prikazuje načine na koje je društveno–politički, socijalni i ekonomski kontekst uključen u određenje djetinjstva. Iskustvo djetinjstva promijenilo se je pod utjecajem globalnih trendova, koji se često isporučuju i na svim razinama odgoja i obrazovanja. Djeca su raznolika skupina s različitim potrebama, sposobnostima i željama, kao i načinima života u svojim lokalnim zajednicama, što predstavlja određenu protutežu globalnim predodžbama djetinjstva. Potreba za zaštitom djetinjstva, ali i traženjem odgovora na probleme s kojima se djetinjstvo susreće u suvremenom društvu njegujući lokalni identitet, ostaje trajna znanstvena i profesionalna zadaća.
Respublica Litteraria in Action: Travels – Maps – Itineraries
Authors: Tomaszuk Katarzyna
Published: April 2024

The fourth publication in the Respublica Litteraria in Action series, part of the editorial project Corpus Epistularum Ioannis Dantisci conducted at the University of Warsaw for two decades under the direction of Anna Skolimowska and Jerzy Axer. The series features papers from participants in the scientific sessions held alongside the international council meetings of the “Registration and Publication of Ioannes Dantiscus’ Correspondence (1485–1548)” programme. The issues of the meetings deal with various aspects of the international environment in the sixteenth century, called in Latin respublica litteraria, formed by the literati, scholars and intellectuals of Europe. The latest volume, in addition to texts related to the broad topic of the representation of geographical space in the culture of the Early Modern era, includes an itinerary of Piotr Tomicki, covering the period of his tenure as Sub-Chancellor of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland.
implicações das contratações temporárias para a docência no ensino superior
Authors: Francklin Adelino , Da Silveira Galan Fernandes Maria Cristina
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo discute as condições de trabalho dos professores temporários da Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais (UEMG). Tem por objetivo analisar as implicações da instabilidade dos cargos dos professores temporários para o ensino, a pesquisa, a extensão e a gestão acadêmica na UEMG. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas, gravadas e transcritas, com professores temporários de uma das 20 unidades acadêmicas da UEMG. A pesquisa é qualitativa e se amparou na Análise de Conteúdo proposta por Bardin (2002) e nos conceitos de habitus, campo e capitais de Pierre Bourdieu. Entre os resultados obtidos, constatam-se a elaboração de projetos de extensão e pesquisa para serem executados em curto prazo e elevada rotatividade de professores, provocando prejuízos para o ensino e para a gestão acadêmica. Nessa perspectiva, as práticas dos docentes são alteradas, visto que são resultantes das relações entre habitus, campo e capital (Maton, 2018).