bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estimation of Canada’s methane emissions: inverse modelling analysis using the ECCC measurement network
Authors: Ishizawa Misa , Chan Douglas , Worthy Doug , Chan Elton , Vogel Felix , Melton Joe R. , Arora Vivek K.
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Canada has major sources of atmospheric methane (CH4), with the world second-largest boreal wetland and the world fourth-largest natural gas production. However, Canada’s CH4 emissions remain uncertain among estimates. Better quantification and characterization of Canada’s CH4 emissions are critical for climate mitigation strategies. To improve our understanding of Canada’s CH4 emissions, we performed an ensemble regional inversion (2007–2017) constrained with the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) surface measurement network. The decadal CH4 estimates show no significant trend, unlike some studies that reported long-term trends. The total CH4 estimate is 17.4 (15.3–19.5) Tg CH4 year-1, partitioned into natural and anthropogenic sources, 10.8 (7.5–13.2) and 6.6 (6.2–7.8) Tg CH4 year-1, respectively. The estimated anthropogenic emission is higher than inventories, mainly in western Canada (with the fossil fuel industry). Furthermore, the results reveal notable spatiotemporal characteristics. First, the modelled gradients of atmospheric CH4 show improvement after inversion when compared to observations, implying the CH4 gradients could help verify the inversion results. Second, the seasonal variations show slow onset and late summer maximum, indicating wetland CH4 flux has hysteretic dependence on air temperature. Third, the boreal winter natural CH4 emissions, usually treated as negligible, appear quantifiable (≥ 20 % of annual emissions). Understanding winter emission is important for climate prediction, as the winter in Canada is warming faster than the summer. Fourth, the inter-annual variability in estimated CH4 emissions is positively correlated with summer air temperature anomalies. This could enhance Canada’s natural CH4 emission in the warming climate.
Molecular composition of clouds: a comparison between samples collected at tropical (Réunion Island, France) and mid-north (puy de Dôme, France) latitudes
Authors: Pailler Lucas , Deguillaume Laurent , Lavanant Hélène , Schmitz Isabelle , Hubert Marie , Nicol Edith , Ribeiro Micakël , Pichon Jean-Marc , Vaïtilingom Mickaël , Dominutti Pamela , Burnet Frédéric , Tulet Pierre , Leriche Maud , Bianco Angelica
Published: December 2023

Abstract. The composition of cloud water dissolved organic matter has been investigated through non-targeted high resolution mass spectrometry only on few samples, mostly collected in the Northern hemisphere, in USA, Europe and China. Nevertheless, there is a lack of measurements for clouds located in the Southern Hemisphere, under tropical conditions and influenced by forest emissions. Moreover, the comparison of the composition of cloud samples collected in different locations is not trivial, since the methodology for the analysis and data treatment are not standardized. In this work, the chemical composition of three samples collected at Reunion Island (REU) during the BIO-MAÏDO field campaign, in the Indian Ocean, with influences from marine, anthropogenic and biogenic (tropical) emissions is investigated and compared to the chemical composition of samples collected at the puy de Dôme (PUY) observatory, in France. The same methodology of analysis and data treatment was employed, producing a unique dataset for the investigation of molecular composition of organic matter in cloud water. Besides the analysis of elemental composition, we investigated the carbon oxidation state (OSC) of dissolved organic matter, finding that overall samples collected at PUY are more oxidized than those collected at REU. Molecular formulas were also classified based on stoichiometric elemental ratios, showing the high frequency and abundance of reduced organic compounds, classified as lipids (LipidC), in this matrix, which led to search for terpenes oxidation products in cloud water samples. To better discriminate between samples collected at PUY and at REU, statistical analysis (principal component analysis and agglomerative hierarchical clustering) was performed on the ensemble of molecular formulas and their intensities. Samples collected at REU, have a different composition from samples collected at PUY, mainly linked to the processing of organic matter in cloud water, but also to the influence of different primary emissions at the two locations.
Low-level mixed-phase clouds at the high Arctic site of Ny-Ålesund: a comprehensive long-term dataset of remote sensing observations
Authors: Chellini Giovanni , Gierens Rosa , Ebell Kerstin , Kiszler Theresa , Krobot Pavel , Myagkov Alexander , Schemann Vera , Kneifel Stefan
Published: December 2023

Abstract. We present a comprehensive quality-controlled 15-month dataset of remote sensing observations of low-level mixed-phase clouds (LLMPCs) taken at the high Arctic site of Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard, Norway. LLMPCs occur frequently in the Arctic region and extensively affect the energy budget. However, our understanding of the ice microphysical processes taking place in these clouds is incomplete. The dual-wavelength and polarimetric Doppler cloud radar observations, which are the cornerstones of the dataset, provide valuable fingerprints of ice microphysical processes, and the high number of cases included allows for the compiling of robust statistics for process studies. The radar data are complemented with thermodynamic retrievals from a microwave radiometer, liquid base height from a ceilometer, and wind fields from large-eddy simulations. All data are quality controlled, especially the cloud radar data, which are accurately calibrated, matched, and corrected for gas and liquid-hydrometeor attenuation, ground clutter, and range folding. We finally present an analysis of the temperature dependence of Doppler, dual-wavelength, and polarimetric radar variables, to illustrate how the dataset can be used for cloud microphysical studies. The dataset has been published in Chellini et al. (2023) and is freely available at: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7803064.
Global high-resolution drought indices for 1981–2022
Authors: Gebrechorkos Solomon H. , Peng Jian , Dyer Ellen , Miralles Diego G. , Vicente-Serrano Sergio M. , Funk Chris , Beck Hylke E. , Asfaw Dagmawi T. , Singer Michael B. , Dadson Simon J.
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Droughts are among the most complex and devastating natural hazards globally. High-resolution datasets of drought metrics are essential for monitoring and quantifying the severity, duration, frequency, and spatial extent of droughts at regional and particularly local scales. However, current global drought indices are available only at a coarser spatial resolution (>50 km). To fill this gap, we developed four high-resolution (5 km) gridded drought records based on the standardized precipitation evaporation index (SPEI) covering the period 1981–2022. These multi-scale (1–48 months) SPEI indices are computed based on monthly precipitation (P) from the Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station Data (CHIRPS, version 2) and Multi-Source Weighted-Ensemble Precipitation (MSWEP, version 2.8), and potential evapotranspiration (PET) from the Global Land Evaporation Amsterdam Model (GLEAM, version 3.7a) and hourly Potential Evapotranspiration (hPET). We generated four SPEI records based on all possible combinations of P and PET datasets: CHIRPS_GLEAM, CHIRPS_hPET, MSWEP_GLEAM, and MSWEP_hPET. These drought records were evaluated globally and exhibited excellent agreement with observation-based estimates of SPEI, root zone soil moisture, and vegetation health indices. The newly developed high-resolution datasets provide more detailed local information and can be used to assess drought severity for particular periods and regions and to determine global, regional, and local trends, thereby supporting the development of site-specific adaptation measures. These datasets are publicly available at the Centre for Environmental Data Analysis (CEDA; https://doi.org/10.5285/ac43da11867243a1bb414e1637802dec) (Gebrechorkos et al., 2023).
A Study on the Business-Family Interface of Womenpreneurs and Their Capacity to Manage Challenges in the Unorganized Sector of Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Muthulakshmi V. , Jaisun M.
Published: December 2023

In order to ensure an innovative and sophisticated economy, womenpreneurs or women entrepreneurs are the need of the hour in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Women entrepreneurship is a key driver of socio-economic growth since it plays a leading and key role in job creation, poverty reduction and attaining gender equality. Womenpreneurs continue to be a vital and key component of the economy, as well as a source of personal, social and transformational development. Generally, women have the capability of playing a wide range of roles and thus they hold numerous honors and achievements in their hats. Organization management is not Managing an organization is not a simple task, especially when it comes to unorganized sectors, where women face numerous challenges. This paper investigated the challenges faced by womenpreneurs of unorganized sectors as well as the solutions to manage and tackle the challenges in unorganized sector of Virudhunagar district. It also examines the family support which in turn influences the challenge facing capacity of womenpreneurs of Virudhunagar district. The findings signified a constructive relationship between financial support received from family and womenpreneurs’ performance in business.
Eficacia de la terapia de estimulación cognitiva asistida por tecnología en pacientes con demencia
Authors: Risso Agostina
Published: December 2023

De la mano del envejecimiento poblacional, la demencia o trastorno mayor afecta a una cantidad cada vez mayor de personas, lo que implica un alto costo para los servicios de salud. Las guías de práctica clínica recomiendan ofrecer terapias de cognitiva a las personas afectadas y cada vez es más común el empleo de herramientas tecnológicas que permiten su aplicación a gran escala a pesar de la incertidumbre acerca de su beneficio.

En este artículo revisamos la evidencia más actualizada sobre la eficacia de las herramientas computarizadas para el entrenamiento cognitivo de pacientes con demencia. Encontramos algunos estudios que sugieren que podría haber una posible mejora cognitiva en los pacientes con demencia y en la calidad de vida de sus cuidadores. Sin embargo, la mayoría de los estudios no fueron de buena calidad metodológica, fueron realizados con un número limitado de pacientes, en periodos poco prolongados, y los desenlaces fueron evaluados a través de múltiples pruebas de difícil interpretación.
Una storia ambientale delle Paludi pontine. Terracina dall’Unità alla bonifica integrale (1871-1928)
Authors: Biasillo Roberta
Published: December 2023

La trasformazione delle Paludi pontine in Agro ha rappresentato la più spettacolare delle iniziative di bonifica del fascismo e la narrazione proposta dal regime ha dominato la vulgata e la storiografia per decenni, fino quasi a trasformare la bonifica nell’atto fondativo di quei territori. La storia della vasta area di Terracina dal 1871 al 1928, ricostruita in questo volume, è una storia di palude. È la storia di un ecosistema in cui si intrecciano conflitti tra attori locali, comunità migranti e istituzioni statali e in cui si sovrappongono diverse forme di proprietà e diversi modelli di gestione delle risorse. Il tutto inserito nel quadro di un interventismo statale crescente, fra le spinte verso la bonifica igienica e agraria e la progressiva radicalizzazione della conflittualità politica e sociale. È la storia di quel patto incessantemente rinegoziato tra comunità e ambiente che vide nella bonifica integrale il suo epilogo.
APPLICATION OF SEEDLING METHOD OF CULTIVATION USING HYDROPONICS IN PRIMARY RICE SEED PRODUCTION
Authors:   Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev Kyzylorda city, Kazakhstan, Bakiruly K. , Zhalbyrov A. ,   Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev Kyzylorda city, Kazakhstan, Utebai K. ,   Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev Kyzylorda city, Kazakhstan, Przhanova I. ,   Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev Kyzylorda city, Kazakhstan
Published: December 2023

Мақалада күріштің бастапқы тұқым шаруашылығында әртүрлі күріш сорттарының тұқымын өндіруде көшеттерді гидропоника тәсілімен өсіріп, көшеттеп егу әдісін қолдануды зерттеу нәтижелері жөніндегі мәліметтер келтірілген. Зерттеу жұмыстары Ы. Жақаев атындағы Қазақ күріш шаруашылығы ғылыми-зерттеу институтының тұқым шаруашылығы бөлімінің зертханасы мен Қарауылтөбе тәжірибе учаскесінде жүргізілді. Бастапқы тұқым шаруашылығында көшеттеп өсіру әдісін қолданғанда жаңадан шыққан перспективті және пайдалануға рұқсат етілген күріш сорттарын өндіріске еңгізу мерзімін 2-3 жылға қысқартып, жоғары репродукциялы тұқымды қызыл дәнділіктен 100 пайызға дейін тазартуға, әрі күріш өндірушілердің сапалы тұқымға деген сұраныстарын толық қамтамасыз етуге мүмкіндік туады. Сонымен қатар, көшеттеу әдісі арқылы отырғызылған күріш сорттарының өсімдіктері жығылуға, төгілуге және саңырауқұлақ ауруларына да төзімді болып келеді. Көшеттеу әдісінде ең жоғары өнімділік күріштің Лидер сортында (94,2 ц/га) байқалды, одан кейінгі орындарды АйКерім (81,5 ц/га) және Сыр Сұлуы (78,9 ц/га) сорттары иемденді. Бақылау нұсқаларымен салыстырғанда, қосымша өнім Лидер сортында – 47,7 ц/га (179,4%), АйКерім сортында – 23,3 ц/га (140,0%) және Сыр Сұлуы сортында – 31,3 ц/га (169,8%) тең болды.
WAYS OF EFFECTIVE USE OF NATURAL DESERT PASTURES IN THE SOUTHERN TERRITORY OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University Shymkent city, Kazakhstan, Ibragimov T.C. , Isaev E.B. ,   M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University Shymkent city, Kazakhstan, Toktaganova G.B. ,   Korkyt ata Kyzylorda University, Kyzylorda city, Kazakhstan
Published: December 2023

Мақалада Қазақстанның шөл аймақтарындағы табиғи жайылымдардың физико-географиялық және топырақ климаттық ерекшеліктеріне қарай үш аймақаралықтарға бөліну ерекшеліктері мен ондағы табиғи жайылымдарды ұтымды пайдалану жолдары қаралды. Қазіргі таңдағы басты мәселе осы әр бір аймақаралықтарда таралған табиғи жайылымдарды ұтымды пайдаланудың негізгі ерекшелігі яғни жергілікті жердің физико-географиялық, топырақ климаттық ерекшеліктеріне бейімделген өсімдіктердің түрін, сұрыптарын егу арқылы және мәдени екпе жайылымдарды жасауда түрлі агротехникалық іс-шараларды дұрыс қолдану мен малды жайылымда жаиуда жайылым ауысу жүйесін дұрыс пайдалануда ғылыми негізделген әдіс тәсілдерді пайдалану арқылы жүзеге асыру тақырыптың өзектілігін ашады. Зерттеудің мақсаты: Қазақстанның оңтүстік шөл аймақтарындағы табиғи шөл жайылымдарын жақсарту. Жайылымды ауыспалы жайылым, немесе малды танаптарда кезекпен бағу арқылы жайылымды ауыспалы жүйеге алмастыру жерді тиімді пайдаланудың негізгі көзі болып табылады. Бұл өз кезегінде жайылымды жерлерді алма кезек демалдырып, кезекпен пайдалану, егістік алқаптар мен жайылымдық жерлерге демалыс беру арқылы пайдалану мерзімдерін алмастыру немесе мал жаюды шөп шабумен кезек алмастырып отыру арқылы жайылымдақ жерлерді жақсартуға болады. Негізінен Қазақстанның оңтүстігіндегі шөлді аймақтарда төрт танапты ауыспалы мал жайылымдық енгізу тиімді. Оның бір ерекшелігі мал жайылымдық жерлер жыл бойы бір рет пайдаланылады, әрі өрістер саны 30-33 болса дұрыс болар еді. Табиғи жайылымдардың шығымдылығын арттыруда мәдени өсімдіктердің түрін және сұрыптарын егу мезгілі мен егу мөлшерін білудің оны ерекше. Себу мерзімдері бойынша қуаңшылыққа төзімді малазықтық дақылдардың ең жақсы өсуі мен дамуы желтоқсан кезеңін береді және 5 - ші жылы қара сексеуілде – 136,4 см, жүзгінде – 112,6, изенде – 85,0 см, және терескенде – 85,1 см құрады. Оңтайлы себу мерзімдері (желтоқсан), тұқым себу нормалары және жайылымдық агрофитоценоздардағы малазықтық өсімдіктердің арақатынасы, шөл аймағының немесе учаскесінің жайылымдық-малазықтық жағдайларын ескере отырып, егістіктерді дұрыс орналастыру қалыпты тұру тығыздығымен жоғары шөп алуға мүмкіндік береді.
Online resources on cinema art as a component of ukrainian culture studies at educational institutions
Authors: Konivitska Tetyana
Published: December 2023

The article examines the issue of cinematography as one of the ways of cultural self-identification. It is noted that while studying cinema art within cultural disciplines at higher education institutions as an important part of our culture, its influence on consciousness and Russian propaganda in cinema, it is important to use various online resources in the field of cinema. The article analyzes a number of the most popular online resources on the cinematography of Ukraine, and an attempt is made to structure these resources. It is pointed out that most of the selected online resources, as a rule, expand their activities in various communication channels, namely, in social networks, Telegram channels, author’s blogs, podcasts, etc.

Descriptive characteristics of the specified online resources and relevant examples with links to typical Internet content are provided. The advantages and prospects of using the mentioned online resources at higher education institutions while studying cultural disciplines, as well as for all those who want to learn interesting facts about the cinematography of Ukraine, especially during the war, when we have to study and know our culture are outlined. It is concluded that the use of theoretical material or practical cases of selected online resources in the field of cinema in classes will ensure the diversification of the material presentation, as well as increase the interest and motivation to study own culture. Using them in classes will facilitate the exchange of important and interesting information, views, values and will contribute to individual development and professional growth.
Trends in the Development of Digital Competence of Leading Teaching Staff in Crisis Conditions
Authors: Dziuba Victoria
Published: December 2023

This article is dedicated to analyzing the trends in the development of digital competence among educational leaders in crises. It explores the key aspects of digital transformation in the educational sector and the impact of crisis situations on the development of digital competence. The authors of the article conduct an analysis of current research and practices to identify the main trends and challenges that educational leaders face in terms of digital competence during crises. The conclusions of the article emphasize the importance of understanding and support from educational authorities in fostering the development of digital competence among educational leaders in crisis conditions. It highlights the need for individualized pathways for the development of digital competence and underscores the significant role played by Centers for the Professional Development of Educational Practitioners in this process. Recommendations and directions for further research in this field are provided to ensure the successful adaptation and advancement of digital competence among educational leaders in challenging circumstances.
STABILITAS TANAH LEMPUNG MENGGUNAKAN KAPUR DAN FLY ASH DENGAN PENGUJIAN CBR
Authors: Yulianti Dimitri , Firda Ani , Djohan Bahder , Syahrul Fuad Indra
Published: December 2023

Clay soil is formed from the chemical weathering of rock components, resulting in microscopic and submicroscopic particles. Clay soil has low shear strength and high compressibility. Therefore, efforts to improve it are necessary to overcome instability and settlement issues. This paper discusses the influence of CBR values when clay soil is mixed with fly ash and lime. Four proposed compositions are considered using 10% fly ash and 10, 15, 20, and 25% lime contents. The research results show that the proposed compositions have higher CBR values compared to the original CBR of the clay soil. For example, a composition with 10% fly ash and 10% lime has a CBR value of 13.65%, while a composition with 10% fly ash and 25% lime has a CBR value of 8.61%. Nevertheless, both compositions still yield higher CBR values than the original CBR value of the clay soil which was determined as being equal to 7.79%.
PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT PADA KELOMPOK PETERNAK PUYUH “AGRI BIRD”, DUSUN GUNUNGWIJIL, DESA NGRINGO, KECAMATAN JATEN, KABUPATEN KARANGANYAR
Authors: Kun Ismawati  , Achmad Nurhidayat
Published: December 2023

Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) dalam bentuk pemberian bantuan mesin penetas telur dan penyuluhan telah dilakukan tim pengabdi Universitas Surakarta pada Kelompok Peternak Puyuh “AGRI BIRD” gabungan 7 peternak puyuh. Lokasi mitra di Dusun Gunungwijil, Desa Ngringo, Kecamatan Jaten, Kabupaten Karanganyar Jawa Tengah. Permasalahan yang semula dihadapi para peternak adalah belum mampu menetaskan sendiri telur puyuh padahal harga anakan puyuh lumayan tinggi. Kebutuhan mitra meliputi alat penetas telur untuk anakan, pengelolaan keuangan, dan pemasaran telur puyuh. Tim pengabdi telah memberikan bantuan mesin penetas serta memberikan penyuluhan tentang pengelolaan keuangan dan pemasaran kepada kelompok peternak tersebut.  

Kata kunci: pengabdian, entrepreneurship, kelompok peternak, puyuh

 

Abstract

Community Service Activities (PKM) in the form of providing egg incubator assistance and counseling have been carried out by a service team at the University of Surakarta at the “AGRI BIRD” Quail Farmer Group, a combination of 7 quail breeders. The partner’s location is in Gunungwijil Hamlet, Ngringo Village, Jaten District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java. The problem initially faced by parmers was that they had not been able to incubate qualil eggs themselves, even though the price of quail chicks was quite high. Partner needs include egg incubator for chicks, financial management, and marketing of quail eggs. The sevice team has provided assistance with hatchery machines and provided counseling on financial management and marketing to the farmer groups.

 Keywords:   devotion, entrepreneurship, breeders groups, quails
EFL Students’ Critical Thinking and Their Reading Comprehension Ability: A Study Case Of Students In SMP Negeri 2 Baubau
Authors: Adu Baharudin , Nur Melansari  , Fatima Azzahra
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a relationship between students' critical thinking skills and their capacity for reading comprehension. This study employed the ex-post facto research design as a quantitative approach, and the population of this study consisted of 345 eighth graders from SMP Negeri 2 Baubau, the sample consisted of 50 EFL students from the overall population, which was drawn using a straightforward random sampling procedure, tests and questionnaires served as the research's instruments. The findings of the investigation can be concluded that there was a strong relationship between the capacity of EFL students to think critically and their comprehension of reading. It is suggested that EFL students develop their critical thinking skills because they are necessary for reading comprehension as well as other language skills in language learning.
Response of Readers in the Novel The Call of The Wild
Authors: Tamrin Andi Febriana
Published: December 2023

This research is to investigate readers' responses to the novel The Call of The Wild, focusing on its intrinsic elements. Employing a voluntary sampling strategy within the Telegram Reader Group, ten participants were selected to collect the data through a questionnaire, which was analysed in line with Jauss' theory. Qualitative descriptive methodology was employed, to understand readers' reactions to the novel's key components, including theme, plot, setting, character, and characterization. The research's implications are multifaceted: it enriches our comprehension of how readers interpret intricate literary elements, demonstrating the interplay between authorial intent and reader understanding. This research underscores the value of intrinsic elements in shaping reader engagement, offering insights applicable to authors, educators, and enthusiasts. The research's design showcases the feasibility of voluntary sampling in online reader communities and introduces a systematic approach to analysing reader responses through tailored questions. Overall, this research contributes to our understanding of reader interactions with literature, spanning realms from narrative interpretation to research methodology.
Pemahaman Konsep Halalan Thayyiban Dalam Kegiatan Sehari-Hari Pada Siswa SMK Swasta
Authors: Abrar Kasmin Hutagalung Muhammad , Kurniawan Rahmat , Mardiani Leni , Khairina Dina
Published: December 2023

Umat Islam memiliki prinsip dasar dalam melakukan kegiatan konsumsi. Baik dari makanan, minuman, obat-obatan, wisata dan lain-lain. Dalam hal kegiatan konsumsi ini wajib hukumnya umat Islam untuk melaksanakan perintah Allah dan RasulNya yang termaktub dalam surat Al-Baqarah ayat168-169. Betapa pentingnya makanan halal ini dikarenakan hal tersebut tidak hanya berkaitan dengan kesehatan fisik jasmani akan tetapi sangat berkaitan dengan ruhani, kebersihan hati dan amal perbuatan. Banyak dikalangan manusia khususnya umat Islam belum memahami bentuk, proses makanan dan barang yang halal sehingga perlu dilakukan pemahaman yang menyeluruh agar umat Islam dapat mengkonsumsi makanan dan barang yang halal. Salah satu target dalam pemahaman tentang yang halal adalah siswa-siswi SMK Swasta Al Washliyah Harapan Sukoharjo Medan yang berada di Martubung. Diharapkan dengan memberikan pemahaman tentang yang halal kepada mereka sejak dini akan memahami dan mengamalkan untuk mengkonsumsi yang halal dalam aktivitas mereka sehari-hari.
The Effect of Learning Motivation, Integrity, Misuse of Information Technology and Religiosity on Academic Fraud
Authors: NATASYA Fadila , RESTIANTO Yanuar E. , PRIMASARI Dona
Published: December 2023

This study examines the effect of learning motivation, integrity, misuse of information technology, and religiosity on academic fraud using the Attribution Theory. This research data was collected through a survey with a quantitative approach. Data were obtained as primary data and collected through online questionnaires. The population in this study was 301 students of Major International and Regular Accounting batches 2018-2019 at Jenderal Sudirman University. The sample of this study used purposive sampling, and the data obtained were 75 respondents. Data analysis using SPSS version 19 for Windows. The results of this study indicate that (1) learning motivation has a positive effect on academic fraud, (2) integrity has a negative effect on academic fraud, (3) misuse of information technology has a positive effect on academic fraud, and (4) religiosity has a positive effect on academic fraud. The implications of this research are to improve the supervisory system, especially during online lectures to students, to provide information about various campus policies to students so that students do not dare to commit fraudulent actions, and to pay attention to factors that influence academic fraud behavior.
Alexandru Ciorănescu ‒ contributions to the etymology of the Romanian language
Authors: Motoranu Emilia Andreea
Published: December 2023

The Romanian language has gone through countless trials and vicissitudes, from the first Latin words that came to collide with the speech of the natives of Dacia, until the modern era. After, in the first centuries after Christ, it managed to consolidate itself on an area that stretched from the Black Sea to the Adriatic Sea and from the Balkans to the Wooded Carpathians, becoming a true "lingua franca" of the inhabitants of Europe from East, it had to yield to the newcomers, restricting itself to the hearths where it is spoken today by approximately eighteen million "Daco-Romanians", a few hundred thousand Aromanians, a few thousand Megleno-Romanians and barely a few hundred Istro-Romanians. The interest of the Romanian language in terms of the general study of European languages was imposed early on and is constantly growing. In this sense, the present article aims to present Alexandru Ciorănescu’s approach, to develop and complete an etymological dictionary over five thousand kilometers away from the country, which must be considered a huge effort. The Etymological Dictionary of the Romanian Language is a work and information tool made available to those interested not only in the Romanian language, but also in other languages (Romance, Slavic, etc.) with which it had connections during its history. The edition in Romanian is intended to be a modest tribute to the scholar Alexandru Ciorănescu, a prominent personality of Romanian philology and culture.
Generalized Extreme Value Distribution for Modeling Earthquake Risk in Makran Subduction Zone Using Extreme Value Theory
Authors: Rehman Adil , Zhang Huai
Published: December 2023

The long-term pattern of severe incidents is one of the most crucial and fascinating topics of seismic events. This work aims to analyze the maximum annual earthquake magnitude in the Makran subduction zone using extreme value theory by implementing the block maxima method. The seismic data utilized for the current study was collected from the International Seismological Center (ISC) ranging from 1934 to 2022. The extreme parameters have fitted utilizing the generalized extreme value distribution. Numerous plots of the generalized extreme value distribution approach gave the accuracy of the used model when fitted to seismic data of the Makran subduction zone. Using the profile likelihood approach, the shape parameters (?) calculated is 0.29. According to the model fit, the Fréchet distribution is the best model for predicting the annual maximum earthquake magnitude in the Makran subduction zone. The estimated return levels for different return periods 10, 20, 50, and 100 are 6.35, 6.81, 7.58, and 8.31, respectively, indicating that an earthquake's maximum magnitude is increasing across the future 100 years. We also computed the profile likelihood to achieve a precise confidence interval. Thus, the 1945 earthquake of the Makran region with magnitude 8.1(Mw) was one of the most significant events in this area and occurred once every 100 years. The significance of this research is to inform decision-makers to implement suitable risk-mitigation methods.
Analisis Citra Bank Sebagai Mediator Kepercayaan Dan Kualitas Layanan Elektronik Terhadap Kepuasan Nasabah Bank Digital
Authors: Utama Andyan Pradipta , Trisnawati Nana
Published: December 2023

Pandemi COVID-19 dan perkembangan penggunaan teknologi informasi dalam beberapa tahun terakhir menyebabkan perubahan pola perilaku dan preferensi masyarakat dalam menggunakan layanan digital. Hal ini secara tidak langsung mendorong munculnya tren percepatan transformasi digital di sektor bank pada tahun 2022, dimana bank secara masif mengoptimalkan penggunaan teknologi digital baik dalam produk maupun layanan nasabah. Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh semakin berkembangnya bank digital yang menjadi fenomena di industri keuangan dalam beberapa tahun terakhir, dengan kebutuhan nasabah yang menginginkan kecepatan dan fleksibilitas layanan bank yang tersedia di mana saja dan kapan saja. Kepuasan nasabah tidak hanya mendukung kelangsungan hidup bank, tetapi juga perkembangan bank. Kepuasan nasabah dalam bank dipengaruhi oleh banyak faktor seperti kepercayaan karena bank beroperasi berdasarkan prinsip kepercayaan nasabah, kualitas pelayanan yang harus diberikan secara terus menerus dan tanpa gangguan, serta image atau citra bank itu sendiri. Berdasarkan fenomena diatas, maka penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran citra bank sebagai mediator dampak kepercayaan dan kualitas layanan elektronik terhadap kepuasan nasabah bank digital. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah nasabah bank digital yang berlokasi di DKI Jakarta, dengan jumlah sampel adalah 190 orang. Metode analisis data menggunakan Structural Equation Model (SEM) diolah dengan SmartPLS versi 3.29. Pada penelitian ini diketahui bahwa kepercayaan tidak berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan nasabah, faktor yang membuat nasabah puas adalah kualitas layanan dan citra bank.
Pengaruh Harga, Kualitas Pelayanan Dan Promosi Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan Pada Apotek Sidodadi Medika Di Banjaran Kabupaten Bandung Provinsi Jawa Barat
Authors: Santoso Mohamad Budi , Handoko Yunus , Agustina Tin
Published: December 2023

Pada kuartal 1 tahun 2023, penjualan Apotek Sidodadi Medika mengalami penurunan yang cukup significant dibandingkan kuartal 1 tahun 2022. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh harga, kualitas pelayanan dan promosi terhadap kepuasan pelanggan apotek Sidodadi Medika. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 73 responden yang seluruhnya merupakan pelanggan apotek Sidodadi Medka. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif. Data yang digunakan merupakan data primer yang diperoleh dari hasil pengisian kuesioner. Data penelitian dianalisis secara kuantitatif dengan menggunakan teknik analisis SEM PLS dengan bantuan program Smartpl. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) Harga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan semakin tinggi harga maka semakin tinggi kepuasan pelanggan, demikian sebaliknya semakin rendah harga maka semakin rendah kepuasan pelanggan. Harga terbukti sebagai faktor yang secara signifikan mempengaruhi kepuasan pelanggan; (2) Kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan semakin tinggi kualitas pelayanan maka semakin tinggi kepuasan pelanggan, demikian sebaliknya semakin rendah kualitas pelayanan maka semakin rendah kepuasan pelanggan. Kualitas pelayanan terbukti sebagai faktor yang secara signifikan mempengaruhi kepuasan pelanggan dan (3) Promosi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan semakin tinggi promosi maka semakin tinggi kepuasan pelanggan, demikian sebaliknya semakin rendah promosi maka semakin rendah kepuasan pelanggan. Promosi terbukti sebagai faktor yang secara signifikan mempengaruhi kepuasan pelanggan. Harga, kualitas pelayanan dan promosi secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan pelanggan apotek Sidodadi Medika.
The lane detection algorithm based on multiscale aggregated attention fusion network
Authors: Wang Hong , Ang Yin , Kang Yilin , Tian Shasha , Zheng Lu , Wang Aifei
Published: December 2023

High accuracy and high stability are key elements of the lane detection algorithm in an autonomous driving system. Traditional algorithms are having difficulty extracting detailed features due to the complex geometric structure and background interference of lanes in real scenarios. Therefore, this paper proposes a Multiscale Aggregated Attention Fusion (MAAF) network, which integrates attention mechanisms to improve the accuracy and robustness of lane detection. Firstly, the Recurrent Feature-Shift Aggregator for Lane Detection (RESA) is improved to increase the effective sensory field and improve the efficiency of feature aggregation. Then, the ECANet attention module is used to extract features across channels, enhancing the model's focus on lane details. Finally, a spatial attention mechanism is incorporated to make the network more attentive to lane features, acquire more semantic information, and reduce the influence of background interference and clutter. Experimental results show that this method achieves 96.84% and 76.5% metrics on the TuSimple and CuLane datasets, respectively, surpassing the baseline network. Furthermore, it demonstrates good generalization and robustness, enabling accurate lane detection in complex road environments.
Revitalizing Polemics Through Exile Testimonio in the Select Poems of Jacinta Kerketta
Authors: Dr. L. Santhosh Kumar  , Joshy Mathew
Published: December 2023

Exile Testimonio induces a unique frame of mind, the dynamics of which necessitate close examination. Collective sorrow, displacement, and trauma are preserved in the texts of exile testimonio. They recall the past and use that information to imagine or describe their ideal house. De-territorialization provides communities of exile Testimonio with a wellspring of fresh ideas. Historically, people have associated the idea of home with a certain country or region. The emergence of exile testimonio is a strong indication that the notion of home has expanded beyond its traditional one-dimensional and geographical confines. Members feel they have a duty to work together to protect and improve the places they call home. People in any society will always need to rely on one another to fulfill their various requirements. The issue of land alienation has been made worse by incomplete and unreliable land records in a complete state. Since the tribal people tend to be quite trustworthy in both their informal and formal interactions and since they are often deeply in debt, they are often the ones who alienate their land. Tribes have always been marginalized due to the economic interests of more powerful groups. It is important to keep in mind that tribes are embedded inside Indian society, making the issues of purposefully altering or modernizing Indian society broadly relevant to them as well. Tribes had near-total dominion over Forest Land and its fruitful resources prior to independence.
GELİR GRUPLARINA GÖRE COVID-19 PANDEMİSİNDE SAĞLIK SİSTEM PERFORMANSI ETKİNLİĞİNİN ÖLÇÜLMESİ
Authors: ARSLAN  ARAS İlknur
Published: December 2023

Veri Zarflama Analizi (VZA), araştırmacıların ve politika yapıcıların en iyi uygulamaları belirlemesine, performansı karşılaştırmasına ve sağlık sistemlerinde iyileştirme alanlarını belirlemesine olanak tanımaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, 4 farklı gelir grubunda yer alan ülkelerin COVID-19 pandemisinde sağlık hizmetleri performans etkinliklerini belirlemek ve söz konusu ülkeler arasında karşılaştırma yapmaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında örneklem seçimi yapılmayıp ülkelerin verilerine ulaşılmaya çalışılmıştır. Veriler Dünya Bankası (DB) veri tabanından elde edilmiştir. Verileri tam olan 88 ülke, düşük gelirli, alt orta gelirli, üst orta gelirli ve yüksek gelirli şeklinde dört farklı gelir gruplarına ayrılmıştır. 2019 yılı COVID-19 öncesini, 2020 yılı COVID-19 pandemisi sırasında ülkelerin sağlık sistem performansını ölçmek amacıyla kullanılmıştır. Veriler, VZA ile analiz edilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda COVID-19 pandemisinde sağlık sistem performanslarına göre düşük gelirli ülkelerin %7’sinde (n=1), alt orta gelirli ülkelerin %12’sinde (n=2), üst orta gelirli ülkelerin %38’nde (n=9), yüksek gelirli ülkelerin %61’nde (n=20) etkinlik skorlarında azalış meydana gelmiştir. COVID 19 öncesi döneme göre en fazla azalışın yüksek gelirli ve üst orta gelirli ülkelerde görülmüştür. COVID-19 salgını sırasında ülkelerin sağlık sistemi göstergeleri iyi olsa bile, büyük şehir nüfusu, uluslararası seyahat ve önleyici tedbirlerin uygulanmasındaki zorluklar gibi faktörlerden üst-orta gelirli ve yüksek gelirli ülkelerin daha fazla etkilenmesi muhtemeldir.
BAŞLICA ENERJİ KAYNAKLARI VE ÇEVRESEL ETKİLERİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: ARI Ferhat
Published: December 2023

Çevre sorunları içinde yaşadığımız dönemin en önemli konularından bir tanesini oluşturmaktadır. Her yıl milyonlarca insanın hayatını kaybetmesine neden olan çevre sorunlarının birçok nedeni bulunmaktadır. Bunlar içerisinde en önemlisi enerji kaynaklarıdır. Dünyanın enerji ihtiyacının önemli bir kısmını karşılayan fosil yakıtlar hava kirliliği, su kirliliği ve iklim değişikliği gibi çevre sorunlarının ana nedenini oluşturmaktadır. Fosil yakıtların çevresel etkilerinden dolayı yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarının kullanımı tüm dünyada daha fazla artmaktadır. Fakat temiz enerji olarak adlandırılan yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarının çevresel etkileri, üzerinde yeterince tartışılmayan konulardan bir tanesidir. Bu çalışmanın temel amacı fosil yakıtlar ile yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarının çevresel etkilerinin analiz edilmesidir. Bu çalışmanın sonuçları göstermektedir ki hem fosil yakıtlar hem de yenilenebilir enerji kaynakları çevre açısından önemli riskler taşımaktadır.
Creating Educational Digital Artefacts Collaboratively in a Virtual Reality Environment
Authors: Mihaescu Vlad , Andone Diana
Published: December 2023

This paper discusses the use of virtual reality (VR) technologies in education and the collaborative creation of educational digital artifacts in a virtual reality environment. The paper presents a case study of students who collaborated creating digital artifacts in a VR environment. The artifacts were designed with the purpose of presenting the history of a local community. The study analyzed the interactions between learners, the effectiveness of the VR environment in facilitating collaboration, and the impact of the VR environment on learning outcomes. The study concludes that creating educational digital artifacts collaboratively in a virtual reality environment can lead to improved student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes.
Exploring Learners' Motivations and Preferences for Micro-Credentials: A Mixed-Method Study
Authors: Bruguera Carles , Fitó Àngels , Pagés Carmen
Published: December 2023

As professionals aim to stay abreast of their ever-changing disciplines and global challenges, and universities reframe their offerings, the popularity of micro-credentials continues to grow. Without replacing traditional qualifications, micro-credentials offer the potential for short, flexible learning experiences that support learners in achieving their career or life goals. Universities, providers, employers, and students are all important stakeholders in the micro-credentials ecosystem. However, there is a significant dearth of academic research on students' perspectives towards micro-credentials. This gap represents a crucial challenge that universities must tackle when developing training options. This study aims to investigate learners´ motivations and preferences for micro-credentials employing a mixed-method methodology. The research sample comprises 37 adult learners, alumni of continuous education programs at the Open University of Catalonia. After reviewing the research data, results revealed a multitude of factors driving diverse learners towards pursuing micro-credentials. Among these factors, personal interests and career objectives appear to be the primary motivators, followed by social and academic motivations, which play a secondary role. Additionally, the study indicates that there is a notable preference for short courses that last between two to three months, requiring a part-time dedication of between six to fifteen hours per week. Students have a stronger inclination towards micro-credentials that are applicable, as opposed to the theoretical knowledge emphasized in college or master's programs. Courses delivered in online and asynchronous formats are particularly demanded, although some learners appreciate the opportunity for synchronous Q&A sessions with instructors. Learners highly value the modularization of micro-credentials into different levels and prefer courses that offer credentials, although not all of them consider official credentials to be essential, particularly those that pursue micro-credentials for personal reasons. This research supports universities in their efforts to develop and align short learning courses that respond to actual learners’ demands.
Case Study of the Role of the Distance Learning Study Course “Personal Development” on the Student Personal Development at the College of Business Administration
Authors: Enkuzena Signe , Roze Jana , Supe Janis
Published: December 2023

An important aim of higher education is not only to equip people with new skills, knowledge, and competencies but also the personal development of students. In the past decades, personal development planning is becoming more popular. Personal development planning is a method of recording achievements, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, reflecting on progress, and setting clear goals and action plans.The purpose of the article is to analyze the implementation of the new E-learning course “Professional development” for the short-cycle higher education study program students at the College of Business Administration. Sample: 24 students of the study program “Law”.Method: a thematic analysis of the achieved study results by evaluating the feedback provided by 24 students who completed the course on the progress and benefits of the course.Results: The thematic analysis of student reviews showed that the purpose and the results of the study course have been achieved. Although the reviews of some students indicate resistance to the awareness of the personality situation, the structure and organizational form of the course contribute to the successful overcoming of resistance and help to solve the issues of personal growth at the level of "depth" and complexity appropriate for the student.
Do Live Writing/ Study Sessions for At-Risk Students, in an Online, Distance Learning Environment, Demonstrate the Same Benefits Documented for Face-to-Face Shared Writing Events?
Authors: Lavery Hannah , Kinch Debbie , Hillman Jennifer
Published: December 2023

A recent project focussing on students studying an Arts and Humanities Access module at the Open University revealed that students in IMD Q1 are disproportionately more likely to ‘passively’ withdraw than their peers (i.e. not submit an assignment, not register with the university their intention to defer, ultimately leading to a ‘fail’ grade for that module: Lavery & Padley, 2022). Recent data shows a significant award gap for students studying Arts and Humanities modules who have a mental health need registered with the university. Colleagues were therefore motivated to assess whether the inclusion of synchronous, online, study and support opportunities, training students in the use of the Pomodoro technique, might support success for participants. This paper outlines the approach of two projects that applied techniques associated with group writing sessions, reflecting on whether their findings demonstrate similar benefits for participants in an online, distance learning environment as for those traditionally run in the physical space (i.e. writing retreats).
Evaluation of 10 Popular Very Young Learner Videos on YouTube
Authors: Liman-Kaban Aysegul
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of 10 popular very young learner (VYL) videos on YouTube. The purpose of the study was to investigate the suitability of these videos for children aged 2-6 years in terms of their educational content, visual and auditory quality, and engagement value. Content analysis was used to analyze the videos. A total of 2 raters were conducted content analysis for the study. They were asked to rate each video on a rubric. The study concludes that careful consideration must be given when selecting videos for VYLs, as their effectiveness depends on several factors, such as age appropriateness, educational content, and visual and auditory quality. The results show that most YouTuber videos used multimedia learning principles effectively in their videos, with varying degrees of success.