bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Popular knowledge and perceptions of invasive exotic species in Acre, Brazil
Authors: Amorim Marla Daniele Brito de Oliveira , Oliveira Igor , Liesenfeld Marcus Vinicius de Athaydes
Published: June 2024

Invasive exotic species (IES) have the potential to promote biological invasions (BI), impacting environmental, economic, and social dimensions, and have increased in the last centuries, due to human activities. In order to efficiently prevent and manage IES, the participation of society in the formulation of public policies is pivotal. However, the popular perception of these subjects (IES and BI) is not commonly integrated into public policies. In this study, we investigated the popular perception and knowledge of IES, BI, their impacts, and awareness of public policies involving IES of residents of the state of Acre, in the Southwestern Brazilian Amazon. We used a questionnaire form distributed online to the 22 municipalities of the state. We obtained a sample of 302 responded questionnaires. Objective responses were analyzed by comparison of frequencies, and open-ended responses were submitted to a textual analysis by hierarchization and similarity. Higher education levels amongst respondents were positively related to the level of understanding on the topic. Most respondents reported possessing knowledgeon issues involving IES and BI and about both negative and positive impacts caused by IES. More than 70% of respondents reported a lack of awareness of public policies to prevent or eradicate IES. Ourpioneering study presents evidence that the popular perception of IES and BI is complex. It provides relevant material showing the importance of understanding popular perception and assimilating this perception into the development of effective strategies to prevent IES in the future.
Inhabiting nearby roads: an analysis of the relationship between the roadkilled mammals and their occurrence close to a highway in Southern Brazil
Authors: Konzen Maurício Quoos , Rodrigues Daniele Pereira , Hartmann Marilia , Galiano Daniel , Hartmann Paulo
Published: June 2024

The proximity to roads can change the richness, species composition and the abundance of individuals in the biological communities. Similarly, the number of individuals and the roadkilled species are influenced by the dynamics in the community around roads. The main goal of the study was to determine which species of medium and large-size mammals are more susceptible to roadkill and possible relationships with their ecological traits. The study was developed at the southern limit of the distribution of the Atlantic Forest, southern Brazil. Data collection was carried out for one year, from July 2018 to June 2019. We collected data about the richness and abundance of medium and large roadkilled mammals and in the forest fragments around BR153 road. We recorded a total of 15 species of medium and large-size mammals. The number of roadkills seems to reflect the number of records in the surrounding area, although it is not mandatory. The number of roadkills seems to be associated with a set of factors that increase the possibility of collision with vehicles. The ecological traits by themselves do not indicate an elevated chance of roadkill. The main factors that increase the chances of roadkill in the studied region are broad habitat use and the abundance in the surrounding areas. The ecological traits that decrease the likelihood of roadkills are related to the restricted use of forest fragments. Our data indicate that the capacity to move and occupy different environments, mainly associated with high abundance, increases the probability of roadkills.
Challenges Faced by Journalists During Lockdown in COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Dwivedi Anurag
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this research paper is to identify and describe the challenges that have occurred in the journalistic profession during the COVID-19 pandemic. The journalism industry is in disarray due to COVID-19, as it has become a bridge between people while also making life difficult for reporters who cover the front lines. The media has been working nonstop, reporting and spreading information to the public, keeping the populace informed about the affliction and the thickness and thinness of the nation. Journalists are among those most negatively impacted by this service, as they are unable to stop the virus from entering their bodies after exposure. Research methods: quantitative research was conducted on a sample of 62 media journalists operating in different Indian media organizations. Results and conclusions: the pandemic has caused significant changes in the journalism industry. The most important of them concerned the building and maintenance of relations with their family; also, the pandemic has impacted their mental health.
The Japanese Secret to A Long and Happy Life
Authors: Prajapati Aanchal
Published: June 2024

Ikigai” (pronounced ee-key-guy) a self-help book originally written in Spanish by Hector Garcia1 and Francesc Miralles2 won hearts of millions across globe and titled as ‘The international bestseller’ encloses valuable life modules (Hector Garcia, 2021). Author sussed out to ‘the secret of happier as well as healthier life’ and presented aesthetically in the book. The average longevity recorded in Ogimi village (also known as the village of longevity) of Okinawa, Japan is significantly longer than the average of entire world
Measuring Customer Experience of Selected Indian Banks in India
Authors: A. Saravanan Sathish , S. Potala Venkata
Published: June 2024

The main objective of the study to measure customer experience in selectedIndian banks. The digital experience is a valuable resource (especially for youngergenerations). In the digital arena, banks are beginning to gain and lose consumers.The customer experience includes the digital experience and Customers are moreinclined to choose to another bank if they can’t conduct business with the bank ontheir terms. Delivering a digital experience that only meets the bare minimum but failsto go above and beyond in terms of providing an outstanding customer experienceis a trap to avoid. The customer experience for banks has shifted to the digital realm(at least on the consumer side). Banks differentiate themselves based on the level ofservice they provide to their customers. Many consumers (particularly millennials) donot recognize any distinctions between banks. All banks, in the perceptions of thesecustomers, provide the identical things. As a result, the customer experience is thedifferentiator from the other. Hence current study is focus on examine the influences ofcustomer engrossment and identifies their impact on customer satisfaction towardsthe banks and banking products.
E-Waste – Introducing Gen Z Pollution
Authors: Srivastava Shubham , Sangwan Khushbu
Published: June 2024

E-waste in simple words is the waste that is generated from devices like mobilephones, computers, ACs, fridges etc. The different types of waste are the outcomeof our daily or industrial activities. E-waste is generated when the devices we use inour daily lives are broken or worn out of use they are either thrown in the garbageor sold at the value of it, which ultimately results in the accumulation of unwantedelectronic waste. The paper discusses the generation of mounting quantities ofe-waste leading to increased threats to the environment due to multiple reasons suchas industrialization, urbanization and changes in the pattern of life, which accompanythe process of economic growth. In recent years, technologies have been developedthat are triggering a substantial quantity of energy and waste from the devices posinga threat concerning e-waste for its safe disposal. The research objective of this paperis to suggest steps, with the help of which the recycling of the e-waste generatedcan be made sure along with the methods to control the generation of e-wastesimultaneously. To study the eco-sustainable practices of stakeholders viz-a-viz bulkconsumers, consumers, producers or manufacturers and government authoritiestowards the management of e-waste. Moreover, the paper discusses in depth themethods of how western countries are responsible for the accumulation of E-wastein the South Asian region in the name of used goods. The authors explain in detailwhat steps can be procured to prevent such accretion, moreover emphasizing themethods inculcated by various countries to deal with such type of waste.
Ulaşım Kaynaklı Emisyonların Çevresel Etkilerinin ve İnsan Sağlığına Yansımalarının İncelenmesi: Ege Bölgesi Örneği
Authors: Özdemir Tarık , Evci Kiraz Didem
Published: June 2024

Bu araştırma, Ege Bölgesi'ndeki Afyon, Aydın, Denizli, İzmir, Kütahya, Manisa, Muğla ve Uşak illerinin 2010 ve 2019 yıllarına ait kara yolu ulaşımından kaynaklanan sera gazı emisyonlarını ve bunların çevre ile insan sağlığına etkisini incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. İki farklı yöntem kullanılmıştır. İlk yöntemde veriler, EPDK raporları ile TÜİK aracılığıyla toplanmış ve belirlenen illerde 2010 ve 2019 yılları arasındaki sera gazı emisyon verileri IPCC tarafından geliştirilen Tier 1 yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. İkinci yöntemde ise, Ocak 2017 ve sonrasında literatür taraması sonucunda elde edilen, Türkiye'deki taşımacılık kaynaklı emisyonların çevre ve insan sağlığı üzerindeki etkilerini inceleyen gözlemsel çalışmaların verileriyle, sistematik derleme yöntemi kullanılarak incelenmiştir. İlk kısımda, sekiz şehirdeki sera gazı emisyonlarının 2010'da 8,224.04 Gg CO2 eşdeğeri olduğu ve 2019'da %72.14 artarak 14,151.43 Gg CO2 (e.)'e ulaştığı tespit edilmiştir. İkinci kısımda ise, Türkiye'deki taşımacılık kaynaklı emisyonların insan ve çevre sağlığına etkisini gösteren 2017 ve sonrasındaki nitel sentez için uygun olduğu görünen 14 çalışmanın bulguları özetlenmiştir. Sistematik derlemeye dahil edilen çalışma sonucunda elde edilen bulguların, kara yolu ulaşımından kaynaklı emisyonların, insan ve çevre sağlığı üzerine etkili olabileceğini gösterir önemli kanıtlara dayalı araştırmaların olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, kara yolu ulaşımından kaynaklanan sera gazı emisyonlarının Ege Bölgesi'nde önemli ölçüde arttığı ve bu emisyonların insan ve çevre sağlığı üzerinde ciddi etkileri olabileceği belirlenmiştir. Araştırma, Paris Anlaşması hedeflerine uygun olarak kara yolu ulaşımından kaynaklanan emisyonları azaltmak için alınacak önlemlerin ve alternatif taşımacılık seçeneklerinin belirlenmesine katkı sağlamaktadır.
Rezension von: Geologische Spezialkarte von Württemberg (Sigmaringen, Mengen, Göggingen)
Authors: Senn Ernst , Schmidt Martin , Württembergisches Statistisches Landesamt
Published: June 2024

Geologische Spezialkarte von Württemberg, hg. vom Württ. Statistischen Landesamt, Bl. 154 [7921]: Sigmaringen, Mengen, Göggingen, geologisch-bodenkundliche Aufnahme von Martin Schmidt, <1:25000>, Stuttgart 1937. 1 Kt. : mehrfarb.
Rezension von: Moreau, Hadelin, Hildebrand de Hemptinne
Authors: Senn Ernst , Moreau Hadelin de
Published: June 2024

Hadelin Moreau: Hildebrand de Hemptinne. Mönch von Beuron, Abt von Maredsous, erster Primas des Benediktinerordens, 1849-1913, Beuron : Beuroner Kunstverl., 1938. 237 Seiten : Ill.
TÜRKİYE’DE SU YÖNETİMİ KAPSAMINDA YAPILAN ÇALIŞMALAR, GÜNCEL YAKLAŞIMLAR VE ÖNERİLER
Authors: Sever Afire , Okuldaş Çetin Aylin
Published: June 2024

"Water resources are under pressure in both quantity and quality due to climate change, rapid population growth and the resulting pollution and overabstarctions. Protecting water resources that are currently at risk is only possible with an efficient, rational and sustainable water management approach that will comply with rapidly changing ecological, social and economic dynamics. Climate impact assessments made for the current century show that water resources in Türkiye may decrease by up to 25 percent as a result of increasing temperatures and changing precipitation regimes. Considering the population growth and increasing consumption needs, it is obvious that the water should be used efficiently. In this direction, the Water Efficiency Campaign was initiated and efficiency measures and targets for all water users were introduced with the Water Efficiency Strategy Document and Action Plan within the Framework of Adaptation to the Changing Climate. Basin Scale Management Plans are prepared to protect water resources in terms of quality and quantity, and to manage risks such as floods and droughts before they turn into disasters. Drinking Water Basin Protection and Water Safety Plans are prepared to protect drinking waters. Work continues on quality monitoring, modeling and determination of measures to prevent eutrophication problems in stagnant waters where the effects of climate change are felt the most. In addition, research is carried out and measures are taken regarding the presence and possible sources of endocrine disrupting chemicals and microplastics in river basins, which threaten our water resources, ecosystem and human health."
KENTSEL ATIKSUARIN ÖNCELİKLİ KİRLETİCİ İÇERİĞİ VE ARITMA TEKNOLOJİLERİ
Authors: Öztürk İzzet
Published: June 2024

"In this study, the micropollutant profile of domestic wastewater in Turkey was revealed based on the analyzes performed on samples taken from the inlet and outlet of urban wastewater treatment plants. Micropollutant concentrations measured in the effluent of wastewater treatment plants were compared with international data and the priority pollutant removal performances of activated sludge processes were evaluated. Then, treatment technologies specific to micropollutant removal were evaluated and additional post-treatment technologies were proposed for wastewater discharges to sensitive water bodies, especially drinking water basins. The importance of the dilution effect in the discharge mixing region and ecotoxicity study findings in the measurement and monitoring processes of priority pollutants in receiving environments was also emphasized."
Pengenalan Teknik Robotika untuk Anak Sekolah Dasar SDN Margorejo 1 Surabaya
Authors: Kridoyono Agung , Sidqon Mochamad , Yunanda Anton Breva , Yuwono Istantyo , Sudaryanto Aris
Published: June 2024

Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan konsep dasar robotika dengan jenis model robot mobile berupa line follower kepada anak-anak Sekolah Dasar Margorejo 1 Surabaya. Kegiatan ini dianggap mendesak mengingat pentingnya penguasaan keterampilan teknologi dan pengenalan dini terhadap bidang STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) yang semakin relevan dalam era digital saat ini. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi serangkaian kegiatan seperti workshop, demo, dan sesi praktik yang mencakup materi dasar-dasar robotika, konsep line follower, pengenalan komponen robotika, serta pemrograman logika menggunakan platform yang ramah anak. Hasil evaluasi dan umpan balik dari peserta diukur menggunakan System Usability Scale (SUS), yang akan menjadi dasar untuk penyempurnaan kegiatan selanjutnya. Dengan demikian, pengabdian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi positif dalam upaya memperluas wawasan teknologi pada anak dan meningkatkan minat mereka terhadap bidang STEM.
SDG 13, the city planning, and civil construction: is it possible to prevent climate change catastrophes?
Authors: Pinheiro Gustavo Focesi
Published: June 2024

Climate change has been increasingly perceived throughout the world, regardless of the causes, attention must be paid to how to prevent climatic change’s impact from causing the loss of human lives and so much damage to local economies and widespread effects on national economies. Urban planning, public policies and individual initiatives are important for reducing effects. Civil construction, as the main vehicle for transforming the natural environment into a built environment, is one of the main axes of transformation and prevention from the point of view of structure and infrastructure, and all economic sectors must be involved, respecting the cultural and regional characteristics of each nation. Climate change is too big for us to contain, however, minimising the effects and providing cities and the population with security and more appropriate means to overcome difficulties in the event, as well as providing rapid state organization to help victims and prevent human losses is essential and depends on prior planning, always alert, and constantly updated.
Características y problemas del mercado de arrendamiento ruso
Authors: Varkulevich Tatyana V. , Broder Svetlana E , Titova Natalya Y.
Published: June 2024

El mercado de leasing en Rusia se está desarrollando y convirtiéndose en un instrumento popular y rentable para financiar la renovación de activos no corrientes de empresas. El nivel de competencia se está volviendo especialmente alto, lo que permite el desarrollo de este mercado y la creación de una alta concentración económica. Se destacan una serie de problemas y distinciones en relación con la aparición de un instrumento de arrendamiento en Rusia.
Enfoque metódico para el desarrollo del modelo de predicción de quiebras
Authors: Samarina Natalia S. , Oslopova Marina V. , Gadzhibek Victoria P.
Published: June 2024

El tema de declarar en quiebra a una organización también se aplica a otros temas interesantes; por ejemplo, la liquidación de una empresa creada por los fundadores significa la pérdida de la propiedad aportada como contribución al capital autorizado. Existe la posibilidad de una crisis en cualquier organización, que está determinada por factores objetivos como las fluctuaciones en las condiciones del mercado, la modernización periódica de la tecnología, los cambios en la organización de la producción, el cambio de personal o condiciones externas y, a menudo, circunstancias políticas. La quiebra es una variante crítica de los fenómenos de crisis en una empresa. Por supuesto, la quiebra es un elemento importante de la estructura del sistema de mercado, y su propósito es proteger los procesos socioeconómicos de los resultados de las actividades ineficaces de sus miembros y el incumplimiento de sus obligaciones. El objetivo principal del estudio es analizar el enfoque metódico para el desarrollo del modelo de predicción de quiebras. Para cumplir con el propósito de la investigación, se utilizan análisis, síntesis, comparación, evaluación, método de generalización y análisis del sistema. Con base en los resultados del estudio actual, se puede concluir que los autores extranjeros incluyen los indicadores calculados utilizando los datos de resultados financieros (el informe de resultados financieros) como los indicadores más significativos, mientras que los autores rusos están más enfocados en el uso del estado de propiedad empresarial (balance).
La política fiscal como conjunto de herramientas para garantizar las circunstancias necesarias para crear un entorno empresarial deseable en una economía posterior a una crisis
Authors: Tyupakova Nina Nikolaevna , Rysalieva Mira Sharshenkulovna , Merzho Musa Shamsudinovich , Sugarova Irina Valerievna , Tuaeva Nona Valerievna
Published: June 2024

La expansión de la economía nacional después de la crisis se centra en encontrar nuevas fuentes de desarrollo económico. Uno de los cursos está desarrollando una política fiscal eficiente. El potencial agotado del diseño de expansión económica sobre la base de la demanda nacional e internacional es ahora indiscutible. Por tanto, se necesita una alteración urgente de toda la infraestructura del mercado económico y crediticio. Dadas las circunstancias, se requieren ajustes críticos; es fundamental asegurar la claridad, generar motivaciones fiscales eficientes, mejorar los recursos financieros y crediticios, etc. La colección de factores macroeconómicos cruciales que influyen negativamente en la prosperidad económica bien puede arreglarse mediante la construcción de una gama de medios prioritarios de política tributaria, que puedan compensar el impacto adverso de las disfunciones del sistema económico y asegurar el nivel empresarial y la extensión de la actividad inversora en todo el país. economía. La posterior crisis económica mundial intensificada por las sanciones financieras aumentó la influencia de organizaciones supranacionales y amplió la importancia de la regulación estatal en la economía de la federación de Rusia y, inicialmente, en las actividades de las instituciones tributarias. La consecuencia de dicha coordinación se ha presentado como consecuencia de la crisis económica mundial, cuyas principales causas fueron las insuficiencias sistémicas en la implementación de políticas macroeconómicas regulatorias; aplicación aleatoria de instrumentos financieros creativos; la escalada caótica de tecnologías crediticias por parte de los bancos comerciales; aplicación inadecuada de técnicas para evaluar riesgos de inversión, etc. La necesidad de una investigación técnica y teórica de la estructura de la política tributaria moderna para garantizar un entorno empresarial deseable en la economía poscrisis nos inspiró a seleccionar este tema de investigación.
Rhinoplasty for Non-Caucasian Patients (Review 30 Years of Experience)
Authors: B Bizrah
Published: June 2024

Non-Caucasian patients from the Middle East, North Africa, India, East Asia, Latin America, and the Persian region are known to present particular problems to the rhinoplasty surgeon. These patients' skin is heavier and thicker, the alar cartilages are softer and wider, the tip is usually poorly defined, the columella is short, and the process of wound contracture and scaring is unpredictable, involving more fibrosis. Unless a good technique has been used for tip refinement, the results will be disappointing and the tip will become ptotic after surgery, resulting in Under projection, Polly beak, wider nares, collapse, and even deviation. Therefore, a properly applied tip-refinement technique will avoid these undesirable problems and achieve adequate tip projection, definition, refinement, rotation, and symmetry. In addition, the rhinoplasty surgeon should take into consideration the patient's ethnic origin as well as local, social, and traditional manners.
15 Minutes Reading Program in Ma’arif Islamic Senior High School
Authors: Luthvi Al Hasyimi Muhammad
Published: June 2024

This study is aimed to find out the school literacy program which has actually been promoted by the government since 2015 in Ma’arif Islamic Senior High School, Karangrejo. The fact that the program has been running the program for 2 years brings question whether the program is in line with the government or not. Moreover, social practice in the schools is also interesting to be explored. Purposefully, it is considered to develop students’ and teachers’ literacy practice in terms of reading various kinds and genres of books. In particular, 32 first grade students, 29 second grade students, and 30 third grade students of the Senior High School, also 5 “local-course” teachers, 2 Indonesian language teachers, 2 Arabic teachers, and 1 English teacher have been interviewed. Additionally, the 15 minutes reading program in every class has been observed. The information collected represents the data to be analyzed. This research is conducted using descriptive qualitative method to determine the data. Based on the findings and the discussion, this research figured out that the literacy program in this school is not centered to the government’s guidance.
The Urgency of Understanding Parenting Science by Millennial Parents
Authors: Mardiani Desika Putri
Published: June 2024

From year to year, the population is certain to increase. As time goes by, it is also accompanied by the development of science and technology that supports human life, including in the field of parenting science or more popularly referred to as parenting science. Various parties invite young parents, or we know the millennial generation, to be better at nurturing their children, especially early childhood. These young parents have wider access to parenting methods in an increasingly open era like today, they can learn many things through books that are sold freely, and also through online seminars or from various other sources of educational content. As said by Dr. Montessori, that the most important thing for millennial parents to realize is that children are part of a society that is still in the process of learning to understand what is in their environment. There are three important things that are the main needs of children in a parenting process, namely nutrition, stimulation and a sense of security. Nutrition is the first principal as a source of child growth in the form of food intake needed by children, stimulation as a process of stimulating maturity in every child's development, and a sense of security as a comfortable atmosphere for children and is a condition that is expected to occur in every child's activity. Parenting science is a form of parenting basic pattern and becomes flexible to be integrated with fields of science related to principles, value systems in society, beliefs, psychology, health, and various other scientific fields. Through the correct understanding of parenting, as well as proper emotional management, millennial parents will be able to live in the right parenting atmosphere, where they are able to present a comfortable family atmosphere, become a source of security for children, and form positive characters in children as their basis. grow into a dignified adult human. When they are adults, the provision of nutrition, stimulation and a sense of security will also be repeated to their children and their offspring in the future. That way, the majority of people who understand and apply parenting will form a society that has a positive character
Faith in Qada' and Qadar and its Implications Against Islamic Religious Education
Authors: Wahib Ahmad
Published: June 2024

Something that happens to humans is that God's will is true, but every human being also has his own will. So that in education, students can change learning outcomes by continuing to learn and make a change that will run in harmony and straight with God's will and decision. The study aims to analyze the impact of the beliefs of God's will and provisions on the behaviour of students. This research is qualitative in nature and uses the literature study method. The analysis results show that the will and provisions of Allah make humans more obedient to Allah with more optimism and can understand the wisdom of destiny itself. The implication of qada' and qadar beliefs on Islamic religious education is the inclusion of righteous deeds in students. Based on these results, it can be concluded that belief in qada’ and qadar Allah in students has a very positive impact, one of which is doing good deeds in their daily behaviour which can also be called al-Akhlaq al-Karimah or al-Akhlaq al- Mahmudah.
Optical Investigations of MgO Quantum Dots under Pressure Effect at Near-infrared Region
Authors: Al-Douri Yarub , Amer Mohammed , Bouhemadou Abdelmajid
Published: June 2024

MgO quantum dots (MgO QDs) are prepared using chemical bath deposition technique. The prepared MgO QDs are characterized by UV-visible (UV-vis) spectrophotometry, Fourier Transformation-Infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The crystallite size goes up as pressure increases and corresponding to transmittance. The structural properties of XRD are elaborated in terms of different pressures, these properties of MgO QDs at different pressures from 50 to 300mbar have been investigated. The crystallite size is varied from 4.3nm to 7.2nm to 12.5nm for 200mbar, 250mbar and 300mbar, respectively. The XRD peaks are displayed at 2θ=38.1º, 42.8º, 31.3º and 34.5º that correspond to (111), (002), (100) and (002) planes, respectively. Also, the optical investigations of UV-vis and FTIR are detailed to understand the behavior of MgO QDs for different pressures. The transmittance, 200-1,200nm is in terms of wavelength at different pressures; 50mbar, 100mbar, 150mbar, 200mbar, 250mbar and 300mbar, while the high transmittance for more than 80% is exhibited at 200-300mbar. To investigate bandgap, it depends on the transmittance. At 200mbar and 423K, the bandgap’s nature has direct inter-band transition. The estimated bandgap is 5.01eV. The bandgap variation is attributed to non-stoichiometry of deposited layer. The FTIR spectra for MgO QDs at different pressures; 50-300mbar are researched to recognize many absorption peaks at different lengths indicating to varied phenomena of un-oxide sized, C-O stretching mode or chemical bonding of Mg-O production.
Development of a Dual Stripping and Screening Machine for Separating Oil Palm Fruit Bunch
Authors: Yusuf Kamaldeen Ayinla , Oladipo Ajayi , Azih Ojeaga , Braimah Muniru
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study was to design, fabricate, and evaluate a dual stripping and screening machine for oil palm fruits in Nigeria, with the aim of improving efficiency, reducing damage to the fruits, and minimizing injuries to processors. The study involved the design and fabrication of a machine that could easily handle palm fruit bunches (PFB), separate the fruits from the chaff, and minimize damage to the fruits. The evaluation was conducted using a 3×3×3 factorial experiment, with three levels of PFB sizes, three levels of operating speed, and three replications. The evaluation results showed that the optimal operating speed for the machine was 1000 rpm. At this speed, the machine achieved a stripping efficiency of 98.6% for small PFB sizes, 89.93% for medium PFB sizes, and 85.68% for large PFB sizes. The screening efficiency was 98.62%, 96.23%, and 95.68% for small, medium, and large PFB sizes, respectively. The percentage of damage to the fruits was 2.25%, 2.11%, and 2.55% for small, medium, and large PFB sizes, respectively. The output capacity of the machine was 131.25 kg, 139.30 kg, and 165.36 kg for small, medium, and large PFB sizes, respectively. This study presents a novel dual stripping and screening machine for oil palm fruits, addressing the time-consuming and labor-intensive manual post-harvest operations associated with the local method. The machine's design and evaluation provide valuable insights for improving efficiency and reducing damage in oil palm industries in Nigeria.
Wood waste pellets from sustainable forest management in the Amazon as an energy source
Authors: Mesquita Jessica Grama , Andrade Jaily Kerller Batista de , Mustefaga Erick Chagas , Ribaski Nayara Guetten , Pereira Allana Katiussya Silva , Lima Michael Douglas Roque , Protásio Thiago de Paula , Hillig Everton
Published: June 2024

Waste from sustainable management activities in Amazonia can be an important source of biomass for energy generation. This study aimed to investigate the production and characteristics of pellets manufactured from residual biomass of the species Dinizia excelsa, Parkia spp., and Licania canescens. The pellets were produced separately by species in a laboratory pelletizer with a production capacity of 30 kg h-1 and a matrix diameter of 6 mm. A total of 1.5 kg of homogeneous pellets was produced for each type of biomass. The pellets were evaluated according to their physical and energetic properties. The physical and energetic properties varied between the waste analyzed (4884 kcal kg-1 for D. excelsa and 4650 kcal kg-1 for Parkia spp.). Greater emphasis should be placed on pellets produced with 100DE, which presented higher values of fixed carbon (20.7%), bulk density (692.55 kg m-3) and low ash content (0.30%).
Adaptabilidade e estabilidade de variedades de polinização aberta de milho em Santa Maria, estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Loro Murilo Vieira , Cargnelutti Filho Alberto , Ortiz Vithória Morena , Andretta João Augusto , Reis Mikael Brum dos
Published: June 2024

Identificar genótipos com adaptabilidade e estabilidade, permite posicioná-los de forma eficiente para maximizar o desempenho produtivo. O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar variedades de polinização aberta de milho de alto desempenho produtivo, adaptadas e estáveis às condições de cultivo. Em dez datas de semeadura (ambientes), nas safras de 2021/2022 e 2022/2023, foram avaliadas oito variedades de polinização aberta de milho (AL Alvaré, AL Bandeirante, AL Piratininga, BR 106, BRS Planalto, IPR 164, Lavrador e Robusto), em Santa Maria, estado do Rio Grande do Sul. As semeaduras foram realizadas em 21 de setembro de 2021, 20 de outubro de 2021, 20 de novembro de 2021, 20 de dezembro de 2021, 30 de janeiro de 2022, 06 de setembro de 2022, 14 de outubro de 2022, 24 de novembro de 2022, 30 de dezembro de 2022 e 06 de fevereiro de 2023. Cada variedade foi caracterizada fenologicamente em cada ambiente. A partir de todas as plantas da parcela foi avaliada a produtividade de grãos, corrigida a 13% de umidade. Com a duração dos estádios fenológicos, calcularam-se as frequências relativas de precipitação pluviométrica e temperatura máxima do ar nos estádios vegetativo e reprodutivo. As variedades foram identificadas quanto à adaptabilidade e estabilidade por meio das análises AMMI biplot e GGE biplot. Calculou-se a probabilidade de as variedades apresentarem alto desempenho produtivo e alta estabilidade produtiva. As variedades BR 106 e BRS Planalto apresentam maior desempenho produtivo, porém com menor estabilidade em comparação com as variedades AL Alvaré, AL Bandeirante, AL Piratininga, IPR 164, Lavrador e Robusto que apresentam menor desempenho produtivo, mas com maior estabilidade. A variedade BRS Planalto apresenta maior desempenho produtivo em semeaduras nos meses de setembro e outubro. A variedade BR 106 apresenta maior desempenho produtivo em semeaduras nos meses de novembro, dezembro e janeiro.
Pengaruh Beban Kerja Dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Stres Kerja Pada Karyawan Pabrik Ungaran Sari Garment Pringapus III Kabupaten Semarang
Authors: Ida Darma Yuliyanti  , Heru Yulianto  , Dimas Adi Wicaksono
Published: June 2024

Mengetahui pengaruh beban kerja terhadap stres kerja, 2). Mengetahui pengaruh lingkungan kerja terhadap stres kerja. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Pengambilan sampel yang digunakan yakni peneliti dengan sengaja menentukan sampel yang dipilih sesuai dengan area dan persyaratan sampel yang ditentukan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah karyawan pabrik Ungaran Sari Garment Pringapus III yang lokasinya beralamat di JL. Raya Karangjati Pringapus km 5, Pringapus, Kabupaten Semarang dan sampel pada penelitian ini ada 84 responden. Metode sampel yang digunakan adalah Teknik Probability Sampling dari Sugiyono (2017). Teknik analisa data menggunakan uji analisis regresi linier berganda dengan bantuan program Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 22.0 for Windows. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa: (a) Beban kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap stres kerja. (b) Lingkungan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap stres kerja. Sedangkan hasil penelitian secara bersama-sama menunjukkan bahwa Beban Kerja dan Lingkungan Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Stres Kerja.
Pengaruh Motivasi, Kompensasi, Dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pada PT. Pos (Persero) Regional IV Semarang
Authors: Sinta Mawar Sari  , Endro Pramono  , Riyono
Published: June 2024

Untuk mengetahui dan menjelaskan pengaruh motivasi terhadap kinerja pegawai. Mengetahui dan menjelaskan pengaruh kompensasi terhadap kinerja. Mengetahui dan menjelaskan pengaruh disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode kuantitatif. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian sebanyak 115 orang responden. Data penelitian diperoleh melalui kuesioner dan wawancara. Analisis kuantitatif menggnakan analisis regresi linier berganda untuk mngetahui pengaruh variabel independen terhadap variabel dependen. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa: Motivasi berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai, Kompensasi berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai, Disiplin kerja berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai, Motivasi, Kompensasi, dan Disiplin Kerja berpengaruh secara bersama-sama terhadap Kinerja Pegawai.
EFFICACY OF CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTATION ON GROWTH AND EGG QUALITY IN DESI LAYING HENS (GALLUS GALLUS DOMESTICUS)
Authors: ALI I , AHMAD M , RASHEED S , HUSSAIN A , SAEED I
Published: June 2024

Abstract This study examined the effects of Ca addition on the growth and egg quality of desi-laying hens. The study was conducted in a village located in District Muzaffargarh, Punjab, Pakistan. A total of 40 desi hens, approximately 8 weeks old, were procured from the local market which were included in the study. These hens were housed in wooden cages under uniform environmental conditions. To ensure a smooth transition, the hens were initially fed a standard diet for 10 days to acclimate them to their new cages and surroundings. Subsequently, a total of four groups (A, B, C, and D) of chickens were made, each group contained ten hens and was assigned to four different diets. These diets were randomly allotted among groups with the inclusion of Ca powder at various levels: 0%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2%. Each group received their respective diet two times daily, at 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, along with continuous access to clean and fresh water. To assess weight gain, the hens were initially weighed, and thereafter weights were recorded weekly throughout the 42 days of research. The data revealed that the group received the diet with 2% Ca experienced the highest weight gain compared to the control group and the other two treated groups (1071.00g vs. 985.88g vs. 1028.13g vs. 1048.88g) in that order and this variation was significant (P<0.05). For feed efficiency, data on the daily amounts of feed offered refused, and consumed was collected. The results demonstrated that the group fed the 2% Ca diet exhibited better feed efficiency in comparison to the control group and other treatment groups (6.74kg vs. 7.10kg vs. 6.90kg vs. 6.78kg), and this distinction was significant (P<0.10). Likewise, the number of eggs produced and their quality were greater in the hens who received the food containing 2% Ca as compared to the control group and other treatment groups (80 vs. 75.06 vs. 76.625 vs. 78.875) and (10.383mm vs. 0.373mm vs. 0.3mm vs. 0.381mm), correspondingly. Statistics showed that these differences were different (P<0.10). In summary, the results of this study demonstrated that a linear increase in Ca addition in desi laying hens' normal diet, up to a level Of 2%, yielded better performance and to get better production from their laying hens, farmers were advised to add this amount of Ca in the feed of laying hens.
EFFECT OF LEAD ACETATE TOXICITY ON THE HISTOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES IN LIVER AND KIDNEY OF FISH ROHU (LABEO ROHITA)
Authors: ALI I , ZULQARNAIN S , RASHEED S , HUSSAIN A , SAEED I
Published: June 2024

The objective of this study was to investigate the histological alterations in the kidneys and liver of the fish known as Rohu (Labeo rohita). For seven days, 100 L. rohita fingerlings were kept in a glass aquarium to acclimate. The fingerlings were split into four groups, with 25 fingerlings in each group. Lead acetate was created in four concentrations: Nil; 1/5th LC50 (6.86 ppm); 1/10th LC50 (3.43 ppm); and 1/20th LC50 of 1.71 ppm. These concentrations were then randomly assigned to 4 groups: 1; (control); 2; 3 and 4 in that order. After 10, 20, 30, and 40-days fillets were dissected and the Liver and kidney were separated for histopathology analysis. The major histopathological changes observed in the liver were melano-macrophage canters, leukocyte infiltration, cytoplasmic degeneration, and pyknosis, while the changes in the kidney were renal tubule atrophy, aggregation of inflammatory cells, loss of cellular integrity, renal tubule degeneration, uneven renal tubule diameters, and few necrotic regions. The fingerlings in G-2, which received a higher dose of lead acetate during the fourth week of the research, had the most lesions. As the concentration of lead acetate dropped during this time, as it did in the fingerlings of G-3 and G-4, fewer lesions were observed in the liver and kidneys. However, compared to the fourth week of the trial, fewer lesions were seen in the kidneys and liver in the first, second, and third weeks. The fingerlings' protein and moisture contents demonstrated a declining tendency as compared to the group-1 (control) (1.75 vs. 2.20), and the differences in the protein contents were not statistically significant (P<0.05). In a similar vein, the liver and kidneys' moisture contents trended downward when compared to the control group. Overall, the study's findings showed that greater concentrations of lead acetate had a negative impact on the kidneys and liver of the fish Rohu; as a result, it is important to limit fish exposure to this chemical in order to maintain the fishes' overall health.
Caracterización de productos de corrosión del acero al bajo carbono en atmósferas contaminadas por compuestos de azufre
Authors: Gómez Pascual Jorge Lorenzo , Rizo Álvarez Ileana
Published: June 2024

El presente trabajo forma parte de un estudio realizado para determinar la agresividad corrosiva de determinadas atmósferas sobre el acero al bajo carbono, donde prevalece la contaminación por compuestos de azufre y el aerosol marino. Se realizó el estudio de los productos de corrosión que se formaron a diferentes tiempos de exposición a la atmósfera, y para esto se emplearon diferentes técnicas analíticas tales como: difracción de rayos X de polvos cristalinos (DRX), espectrometría infrarroja (FTIR), microscopia electrónica de barrido (MEB) y espectroscopia de rayos X por dispersión de energía (EDX). Entre los productos de corrosión identificados por DRX y FTIR, se encontraron los óxidos y oxihidróxidos de hierro hidratados: goethita, lepidocrocita, magnetita y akaganeita, distribuidos en diferentes fases a lo largo de todo el período de exposición del metal y se determinó así mismo su relación con la velocidad de corrosión. Se identificaron además las morfologías correspondientes mediante el empleo de MEB y se destaca la presencia de los contaminantes: azufre, cloro y calcio, según el análisis de elementos obtenidos por EDX.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54167/tch.v9i3.588
SPECIFIČNOSTI UTICAJA SEKTORA FILMSKE INDUSTRIJE NA EKONOMIJU SRBIJE
Authors: Kovačević Igor , Hristov Stančić Branislava
Published: June 2024

Sektor filmske industrije, kao deo kreativnih industrija, bazira se na delatnosti kreiranja audiovizuelnog sadržaja i komuniciranju i marketingu istih ka krajnjim korisnicima, i to u formatima filma, serije i reklama. U radu je sprovedeno istraživanje koje ima za cilj da se utvrdi doprinos sektora filmske industrije ekonomiji Srbije kroz analizu parametara bruto dodate vrednosti, kao i strukture privrednih subjekata prema broju, veličini i geografskoj distribuciji. Analizirani su podaci za period od 2018. do 2022. godine, kako bi se utvrdilo i kakav je efekat imala pandemija Covid-19 virusa na sektor filmske industrije. Podaci pokazuju da predmetni sektor karakteriše dinamičan rast po posmatranim kategorijama, kao i da je pandemija imala kratkoročne negativne efekte. Preporuke autora usmerene su ka jasnijoj identifikaciji činioca lanca vrednosti, što bi dovelo do preciznijih merenja doprinosa sektora filmske industrije privrednom razvoju zemlje.
GEP ANALIZA IMPLEMENTACIJE MARKETING ODNOSA S KUPCIMA PREDUZEĆA TURISTIČKE PRIVREDE – PRISTUP RAZLIČITIH UZORAKA
Authors: Brajić Saliha , Brajić Aldin
Published: June 2024

Implementacija marketing odnosa u preduzećima turističke privrede dobija sve veći značaj jer pruža mogućnost izgradnje konkurentske prednosti i lojalnosti kupaca. Međutim, u praksi je primetno da kompanije slabo razumeju koncept marketinških odnosa. Preduzeća turističke privrede karakteriše intenzitet interakcije sa kupcima, a fokusiranje na izgradnju marketinških odnosa dobra je osnova za dugoročne odnose i unapređenje poslovanja. Shodno tome, cilj ovog rada je da se istraži da li postoji razlika u percepciji realizacije marketinških odnosa između preduzeća turističkih privrede i njihovih kupaca. Rad podrazumeva jedinstvenu modifikovanu primenu gep analize na primeru dva različita uzorka, i to 53 preduzeća turističke privrede i 595 njihovih kupaca. Istraživanje je sprovedeno putem ankete na nivou Bosne i Hercegovine. Rezultati ukazuju na to da preduzeća turističke privrede precenjuju stepen implementacije aktivnosti marketing odnosa, te stoga moraju uložiti više napora, posebno u aktivnosti upravljanja konfliktima.
HOW TO CREATE A MUCH MORE ATTRACTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR TALENT RETAINING AND ATTRACTING? THE CASE OF SERBIA
Authors: Grečić Vladimir
Published: June 2024

Creating an attractive living environment for retaining and attracting talent is the main strategic goal of today’s Serbia and its cities. Talent is not only significant because of its contribution to business entities (increasing competitiveness, profitability, response to rapid changes in the external environment), but also because of its impact on society. However, the question arises: how is knowledge, which is the core of human capital, generated, used and managed? The lack of suitable workforce that employers face in Serbia only further emphasizes the importance of taking further actions to improve the conditions for retaining professionals. This includes better working conditions, greater investment in training and addressing the difficulties of balancing work with health issues and caring responsibilities. Known as a global mega-trend, urbanization presents great opportunities for innovation, job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and urban design. Less prominent, but no less important, is the question of how we can ensure that future cities are just and inclusive – meaning cities that put people first, putting equality and social justice at the centre of public policy. In a just city, residents have the power and the resources to collectively shape, change, and plan their future. The fundamental goal of this work is to, by analysing the interdependence of the living environment and the spatial mobility of human capital, arrive at a new paradigm of the appropriate of strategic action by state entities that will contribute to retaining and attracting talent. Therefore, by the end of this century, to increase, and not to decrease the number of inhabitants in Serbia - as shown by UN projections, or at least to remain at the same level.
Implementasi Nilai-Nilai Pancasila dalam Moral dan Etika Pelajar/Mahasiswa: Analisis Komparatif
Authors: Rizkullah Ahmad Zaki , Wijaksono Ammar , Bintang Arcadhia Muhammad , Atallah Gavel Rizky , Lailita Nabila Aulia , Khoirunnisa Nabilla Velia , Hakim Putra Indika Malik , Furnamasari Yayang Furi
Published: June 2024

Pancasila, as the foundation of the Indonesian state, provides moral guidelines and universal values such as divinity, humanity, unity, democracy, and justice for its people. Teenagers as the nation's next generation have an important role in determining the direction of the nation, but their ethics and morality are increasingly moving away from the values of Pancasila. This research uses qualitative methods to describe the implementation of Pancasila values in the morals and ethics of students and the factors that influence them. Various parties such as the government, educational institutions, families, and society have roles and responsibilities in increasing the implementation of Pancasila values. The strategies needed include socialization through education and social media as well as the formation of Pancasila attitudes in schools through Citizenship Education teachers. By collaborating with all parties and implementing an integrated strategy, it is hoped that the younger generation can understand and internalize the values of Pancasila.