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Housing and Settlements in The Ujung Menteng Urban Village area
Authors: Khansyah Rifqi
Published: May 2024

This study aims to assess the housing and settlement dynamics within the Kelurahan Ujung Menteng area. Findings reveal a range of challenges impeding housing and settlement progress, encompassing inadequate access to fundamental services like clean water, sanitation, and road infrastructure. Moreover, socio-economic factors significantly influence the community's quality of life. In light of these findings, the research advocates several strategic initiatives to enhance housing and settlement conditions in Kelurahan Ujung Menteng. These include enhancing the accessibility of essential infrastructure, implementing affordable housing schemes, and fostering community empowerment in decision-making processes concerning area development.
The Impact of Bamboo Cavities on Thermal Comfort in Building Construction
Authors: Modiano Jovanny Yves , Wijaya Phoebe Anthonieta Danny , Putra Heristama Anugerah
Published: May 2024

In tropical countries like Indonesia, bamboo stands out as a sturdy and readily available building material due to its rapid growth. It's widely utilized in forming structural and architectural elements of buildings. However, due to the complexity of connections, bamboo has seen some replacement by newer materials like brick, steel, and concrete. Yet, the resurgence of bamboo usage aligns with the emergence of the green building concept, prioritizing environmentally friendly materials sourced from the local environment. Bamboo finds extensive application in tropical housing, serving as columns, roofs, and walls, often woven. This material effectively reduces indoor temperatures, providing occupants with thermal comfort. However, there's a gap in understanding regarding the use of bamboo as log-shaped walls or the role of cavities in bamboo stems in enhancing thermal comfort. This study adopts a quantitative approach, primarily through literature review, employing a descriptive presentation method. Bamboo plays a significant role in lowering room temperatures, particularly due to its cavity structure, which facilitates heat dissipation. This makes it suitable for use in tropical areas as a material for residential houses and other buildings.
Impacto desde el pensamiento crítico de la inteligencia artificial como herramienta para el aprendizaje del inglés.
Authors: Risueño Calahorrano Paulina Marlene , Torres Andrango Sylvia Jeanneth
Published: May 2024

El ser humano es un sistema interconectado de pensamientos, razón y acción, por ello, desde los recintos educativos y vigencia pedagógica, se han de pragmatizar los cimientos de la noesis, no como un fécula representativa de patrones, sino, como una sinergia consciente, cuya criticidad, determine toda concepción epistémica; sobre esta perspectiva, se han de dirigir la integralidad tecnológica, cuyo auge de Inteligencia Artificial, potencialice la identidad sapiente del sujeto cognoscente, decantando así, la conciencia de utilidad del medio en la adquisición del idioma inglés, pues, mediante esta interacción se puede lograr escenarios divergentes de aprendizaje, con los cuales, se atiendan la heterogeneidad de estilos de pensamiento, atendiendo a su vigencia conectiva. Estas nociones permiten conminar como objetivo, analizar el impacto desde el pensamiento crítico de la inteligencia artificial como herramienta para el aprendizaje del inglés en el contexto de la Educación General Básica de Ecuador.
Penerapan Ritel Modern Aplikasi Alfagift dan dampaknya pada Kepuasan Konsumen
Authors: Aulia Fauziah
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh penerapan ritel modern melalui aplikasi Alfagift terhadap kepuasan konsumen di wilayah Bandung Raya. Dengan menggunakan metode pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif, penelitian ini melibatkan 103 responden yang pernah melakukan pembelian melalui Alfagift. Hasil analisis regresi sederhana menunjukkan bahwa sebesar 74.6% kepuasan konsumen dipengaruh oleh penerapan ritel modern Alfagift. Uji hipotesis mengonfirmasi adanya pengaruh signifikan antara ritel modern aplikasi Alfagift dan kepuasan konsumen. Penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman mendalam tentang keterkaitan antara ritel modern dan kepuasan konsumen, dengan Alfagift sebagai studi kasus. Meskipun 25.4% pengaruh lain belum terjelaskan, temuan ini memberikan dasar bagi penelitian lebih lanjut untuk mengeksplorasi faktor-faktor tambahan yang memengaruhi kepuasan konsumen di konteks ritel modern Alfagift.
Pengaruh Teknologi Artificial Intelligence Pada Layanan Chatbot Shopee Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan di Bandung Raya, Indonesia
Authors: Alghaniy Aflah Malik
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan tanda-tanda adanya pengaruh teknologi artificial intelligence pada layanan chatbot Shopee terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Dengan melibatkan 111 responden yang tersebar di wilayah Bandung Raya, penelitian ini fokus pada mereka yang pernah atau sering menggunakan layanan chatbot Shopee (Choki). Metode analisis yang digunakan mencakup pendekatan deskriptif, dengan penggunaan korelasi dan regresi berganda sebagai alat bantu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa teknologi artificial intelligence dalam layanan chatbot Shopee memiliki pengaruh signifikan sebesar 48.2%, sementara 51.8% sisanya dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain.
The Constitutional Court’s Journey to Bureaucratic Reform
Authors: Ibrahim Siti Noor Khatija
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the bureaucratic ethics of the Constitutional Court related to the objectives and constitutional values in the decisions of the Constitutional Court judges, as well as the role of bureaucratic reform based on Presidential Regulation Number 81 of 2010. The method used is a literature study. This method involves analyzing secondary data from Constitutional Court decisions, laws and regulations, and other scientific literature focusing on the research topic. The results showed that ethical violations by Constitutional Court judges are a serious challenge to the integrity of the Constitutional Court institution. After the amendment of the 1945 Constitution after the reform, the Constitutional Court became the highest judicial institution against corruption, collusion, and nepotism. Despite four amendments, legal irregularities in the Constitutional Court still occur, indicating that post-reform law enforcement has not been optimal. The main challenge is the inability of the bureaucracy to serve the public interest. The importance of bureaucratic reform is illustrated by the need to improve the integrity of the Constitutional Court, rebuild public trust, and ensure that this institution continues to function as a justice enforcer that serves the public interest.
An efficient Model for Selection of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles designed for Precision Agriculture
Authors: Salam Amira , Mohamed Mai , Venkatachalam K.
Published: May 2024

Precision agriculture (PA) utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has supplanted labor-intensive and time-consuming conventional agricultural methods in recent times. This is because of its great economic benefits, as it possesses many advantages. It's fascinating to see how drones are being increasingly used in agriculture due to the numerous benefits they offer. However, it's important to evaluate their performance and determine the most effective criteria to ensure their optimal use. To make the most effective use of drones in agriculture, we need to consider multiple criteria when making decisions about their performance. The suggested model is constructed utilizing neutrosophic sets to effectively handle uncertainty and address multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) situations with several competing criteria and options. The proposed model integrates Multi-Attributive Border Approximation Area Comparison (MABAC), and the entropy method for evaluating the performance of UAVs in PA based on diverse criteria and their importance, along with single-valued neutrosophic sets (SVNSs). The entropy method is used for calculating the weight of criteria, and the MABAC method is used for ranking alternatives. An experimental case study has been established for choosing the best UAV for precision agriculture.
Innovative Approach for Early Detection and Diagnosis of Tomato Leaf Diseases
Authors: Tolba Ahmed , Mostafa Nihal N. , Ali Yasir
Published: May 2024

Tomato plant disease detection has become a crucial research area during climate change and has increased concern for improving production quality and quantity. This paper proposes a hybrid DL-based approach to detect 9 classes of tomato leaf disease (TLD) images. To accomplish the mission, this study presents the combination of ResNet152V2 and Squeeze-and-Excitation (SE) blocks. The evaluation is done on the PlantVillage dataset between 10 classes of 11,000 images. A comparison by 4 pre-trained models such as Xception, ResNet152V2, InceptionV3, and VGG19 has been maintained. The results show that the proposed model achieves accurate extraction of the distinct features from tomato leaf images, with scores of 0.947, 0.948, 0.947, 0.946, and 0.970 for accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, and area under the curve, respectively.
Advanced Deep Learning Model for Plant Diseases Detection in Precision Agriculture
Authors: Elmasry Ahmed , Sleem Ahmed , Elhenawy Ibrahim
Published: May 2024

Plant disease detection is becoming a vital research area due to the need to achieve sustainable development goals. This study aims to introduce a new deep learning technique based on inception and a depthwise-separable convolution layer. This approach aims to reduce computational complexity, size, and parameter set without compromising performance. The proposed model was evaluated on two datasets to classify different crop diseases. The proposed model achieved the highest accuracy of 99.1 in the plant village and 98.5 in the potato dataset with the compared studies.
CONNAISSANCES DES PATIENTS OPERES SUR LEUR MEDECIN, MALADIE ET TRAITEMENT EN UROLOGIE A L’HOPITAL GENERAL IDRISSA POUYE EN 2022
Authors: Jalloh Mohamed , Al. Et
Published: May 2024

introduction: Our objective was to evaluate the level of knowledge of patients operated on at the department of Urology of Hospital General Idrissa Pouye (HOGIP). patients and methods: Patients scheduled for elective surgery completed a questionnaire including sociodemographic and questions about knowledge regarding their physician, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Quantitative variables were computed for mean (SD) and qualitative variables were computed for proportions. Khi-2 test was used to determine the relation between socio demographic variables and patients’ knowledge. Statistical significance was considered for =0,05. results: Mean age of our 43 patients was 45,48 years (SD: 23,5 years). Patients were from Dakar (48,8%) and the rest of Senegal (46,5%). Percentage of illiterate was 53,5% and 14 patients had at least a secondary school level. Eighteen patients (41,9%) knew their physician and 28 their diagnosis. Eleven patients (25,6%) knew their surgical indication. Type of anesthesia and surgical approach were known by 6 patients (14%). Surgical approach, length of the operation and possible complications were known respectively by 6 patients (14%), 9 patients (21,4%) et 4 patients (9,5%). Level of education (p=0,01) and geographic origin (p=0,03) influenced patients’ knowledge unlike level of education (p=0,1) or geographic origin (p=0,33). Conclusion: We noted that the patients had a limited knowledge on their physicians, their diagnosis, their surgery and post-operative evolution. Keywords: Patients’ Knowledge, Urology, Quality of care, Hopital General Idrissa PouyeCorrespondance : Dr Mohamed Jalloh, Service d’Urologie, Hopital Général Idrissa Pouye, BP : 3270, email : jmohamed60@yahoo.fr Tel: +221776505960Article original
Etude des violences physiques et sexuelles chez les adolescentes de 10 à 19 ans au Sénégal par une approche mixte
Authors:   Service de Médecine Préventive et de Santé Publique, Faculté de médecine, de pharmacie et d’odontologie (FMPO), Université Cheikh anta Diop (UCaD), Sénégal, DIA I A , Al. Et
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Very little research has been done in Senegal on the determinants of physical and sexual violence. Hence this study on the prevalence and explanatory factors of such violence among adolescent girls aged 10 to 19.materials and methods: This research used a mixed method and targeted adolescent girls in the municipalities of Guédiawaye, Kaolack and Kolda in Senegal. The quantitative component was a cross-sectional, analytical survey based on a stratified, systematic random sample of 47 clusters of 20 adolescent girls. The data collected covered the characteristics of the household, the adolescent girls, physical and sexual violence, care for victims and awareness-raising. The qualitative component was based on a case study with a reasoned choice of targets in application of the principle of diversification. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using QDA software.results:The study covered 940 adolescent girls aged between 10 and 19, with a predominance of the 15-19 age group (50.7%). Physical and sexual violence accounted for 50.7% and 5.7% respectively. Less than one percent (0.4%) had benefited from care services. Logistic regression showed that adolescent girls living in female-headed households (ORaj=1.67 [1.17-2.38]), with more than 7 people (1.52 [1.2-2.25]), polygamous (3.07 [1.4-6.72]), were at greater risk of physical violence, unlike adolescent girls protected by the high level of education of their household head (ORaj=0.54 [0.32-0.91]). Adolescent girls who had been physically abused during their lives were more exposed to sexual violence (ORaj=2.67 [1.45-4.95]).Conclusion:The family circle is a factor of exposure. It is therefore crucial to raise awareness and set up appropriate care services to limit the consequences for adolescent girls’ health.
PREVALENCE ET FACTEURS ASSOCIES AUX MUTILATIONS GENITALES FEMININES CHEZ LES ADOLESCENTES DE 10 à 19 ANS DANS LES COMMUNES DE GUEDIAWAYE, KOLDA ET KAOLACK (SENEGAL) EN 2021
Authors: Ndiaye Ibrahima , Al. Et
Published: May 2024

introduction: Female genital mutilation is the partial or complete removal of a woman’s external genitalia without therapeutic indication. Nearly two million girls and women underwent female genital mutilation in Senegal in 2019. We thought it appropriate to study the factors associated with female genital mutilation among teenage girls.methodology :This research used a mixed method with a quantitative and a qualitative component. The quantitative component targeted adolescent girls aged 10 to 19 in the communes of Guédiawaye in the west of the country, Kaolack in the centre and Kolda in the south. It was a cross-sectional survey based on a stratified systematic random sample. Descriptive, bivariate with an alpha risk of 5% and multivariate analyses were performed. The qualitative component was based on a case study with a reasoned choice of targets of adolescent girls and their parents in application of the principle of diversification. results :The study included 940 teenage girls with an average age of 67 months. The majority lived in rural areas (70.2%) and belonged to the Al Poular ethnic group (38.7%). The proportion of participants who had been circumcised was 29.7%. The risk of circumcision was higher in male-headed households (ORa=1.61 [1.04- 2.50]), in rural areas (ORa=15.2 [8.69- 28.0]) of Al Poular origin (ORa=12.5 [8.33- 20.0]) and in households of wealth according to welfare quintile (ORa=8.41 [4.51-15.69]).Conclusion :The prevalence of female genital mutilation among adolescent girls in Senegal has been constant for over twenty years. Awareness-raising strategies targeting wealthy households in rural areas, headed by men and of Al Poular origin, will be necessary if social norms in favour of abandonment are to progress.
PRATIQUES D’HYGIENE BUCCODENTAIRE DES ELEVES SENEGALAIS : ETUDE TRANSVERSALE DANS LE LYCEE DE NOTTO-DIOBASS DANS LE DEPARTEMENT DE THIES
Authors:   service de santé publique - Institut d'odontologie et de stomatologie - faculté de médecine, de pharmacie et d'odontostomatologie, Dieng Serigne Ndame
Published: May 2024

objective: Oral diseases remain a concern among schoolchildren. Promoting good oral health practices can significantly contribute to their prevention. The objective of the study is to describe the oral hygiene practices in rural areas among schoolchildren of the Notto-Diobass High School. method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 302 school children selected by lottery. A questionnaire in the form of a tree-item Lickert scale with four score was used to collect data on the type of oral hygiene practice, its frequency and the times of its implementation. An oral hygiene practice score was defined as the study variable. Its distribution was analyzed by t-test and ANOVA at a significance level of 0.05. results: The average Oral Hygiene Practice (OHP) score was 5.8±1.8; more than half of the school children (52.3%) used brushing as a means of oral hygiene and 41.1% had a mixed hygiene practice (brushing and stick). The frequency of OHP was once/day for 51.3% of the pupils and twice/day for 39.7% of the students. More than third of the schoolchildren (38.6%) had it in the morning and in the evening at bedtime. The mean OHP score is significant different according to the schoolchildren’ study series (p=0.022) and their social conditions of their households (p=0.005). Conclusion: The study revealed an oral hygiene practice that involves almost all schoolchildren but is not adequately carried out, particularly regarding the frequency and timing of OHP and is associated with social determinism. These results recommend the need to improve oral hygiene awareness and education in schools through dedicated programs.
FAUX ANEVRISMES POSTTRAUMATIQUES DE L’ARTERE FEMORALE SUPERFICIELLE : A PROPOS DE TROIS CAS OPERES
Authors:   Département de chirurgie et spécialités, d’anesthésie et réanimation, Faculté de médecine et des sciences pharmaceutiques, Université de Dschang, Nkomo David Douglas Banga
Published: May 2024

Post-traumatic superficial femoral artery pseudoaneurysm are rare. The aim of their treatment is to exclude the pseudoaneurysm from the arterial circulation while maintaining distal vascularization of the limb. That can be done by open surgical repair or by endovascular procedure. We report three cases of post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the superficial femoral artery operated on in our centre. The authors want to present three surgical treatment modalities for post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm, of the superficial femoral artery, namely direct suture, bypass using an inverted saphenous vein graft and ligation of the superficial femoral artery.
Spiritual Resilience in the Sands: Exploring Religion and Subjective Well-being in Abu Dhabi's Community
Authors: Badri Masood , Alkhaili Mugheer , Aldhaheri Hamad , Yang Guang , Yaaqeib Saad , Albahar Muna , Alrashdi Asma
Published: May 2024

The practice of religion is often strongly linked to various factors influencing well-being. Utilizing data from the 4th cycle of the Abu Dhabi Quality-of-Life survey conducted in 2023, this research aims to uncover the intricate associations between religious practice and various determinants of well-being among the residents of Abu Dhabi. Path analysis was employed to explore the direct and indirect connections between the frequency of religious practice and different well-being factors. A total of 22 paths revealed the overwhelming interrelations between each pair considered in the model, indicating the nuanced ways in which religious beliefs and behaviors contribute to individuals' sense of fulfillment, satisfaction, and resilience, as well as the diverse facets of well-being within the context of religious practices. Notably, results recorded the highest total effects of practicing religion on social trust and social relationship was the only variable that affects religious practice. Additionally, the significance of age, gender, education, nationality, and marital status was observed in this context. The findings are discussed in the light of relevant literature and potential avenues for future research concerning the interplay between well-being indicators and religious practices are suggested.
Industrial Revolution 4.0 Issues: Changes in Community Values and Challenges
Authors: Harun Che Sulaila Che , Hassan Wan Zulkifli Wan , Yaacob Mashitoh , Zahrin Syaidatun Nazirah Abu , Othman Mohd Yusof , Samian Abdul Latif , Hasim Nur Asmadayana
Published: May 2024

Globalization has begun a new era termed as the Industrial Revolution 4.0. Newly created technology trends are selective automation, the Internet of things and physical-cyber systems. However, the progress of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 is perceived as disregarding the values that exist in a society. The objective of the present study was to discuss issues related to changes in community values  as a result of technological changes and the challenges faced by the society in Industrial Revolution 4.0 technology. This study utilised a descriptive qualitative method using literature search. The study of modernization of life in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 is just a new technology with emphasis on making profits at the expense of the changes in values of a society. The Industrial Revolution 4.0 poses challenges to the young generation in terms of education, employment and environmental pollution. The present study serves as a pilot study for more development of a humanity approached model systems that are in line with current technological challenges.
Digitalisation On Automotive Supply Chain for Climate Competitiveness: A Systematic Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Manikrishna Velagapudi , Sai Velaga Sri , Jaggaiah Tripuraneni , Karnati Saketh Reddy , Chinnamanthur Sanjeev , Ranganathan Suresh
Published: May 2024

The automotive industry, a cornerstone of global manufacturing, is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digitalization. This research paper explores the impact of digitalization on the automotive supply chain and its role in enhancing climate competitiveness. As the industry strives to meet stringent environmental standards and consumer demands for sustainability, leveraging digital technologies becomes imperative. We use R Studio software to perform bibliometric analysis in this study. Our initial repository for data came from the Scopus database. Following a keyword search and before applying the limited criteria, we were able to find 3202 papers. We then started integrating the limited criteria, which included the following: stream: Business Management & Accounting, source type: Journal, no author, duplicate titles, and language: English. After applying these criteria, we were able to find 935 papers. We selected citations, bibliographical data, abstracts and keywords, funding information, and other data before exporting our database from Scopus.
Sosial capital as the organization sustainability management factor: a socio-resource approach
Authors: Igumnov O.A.
Published: May 2024

В статье представлен авторский подход к проблеме управления устойчивостью организаций на основе использования социального капитала как ресурса нематериальной природы. Автор развивает идею социоресурсного подхода в управлении, которая предполагает активное использование социальных ресурсов в управлении. Обоснована важность социально ориентированного подхода в управлении, предполагающего субъект-субъектный подход, и обеспечивающего достижение существенных организационно-управленческих эффектов. Выдвинуто и обоснован предположение, что социальный капитал обеспечивает формирование социальной солидарности как основы устойчивого функционирования организаций. Отмечена особая значимость социального капитала образовательных организаций в повышении уровня устойчивости общества.
Docking studies of doxycycline on pathogenic Leptospira Species with common pharmacopore
Authors: Sandeep Solmon K
Published: May 2024

Every disease can be cured if its roots are traced; means there is cure for every disease. Leptospirosis is a hidden and emerging public health problem as it causes fever, acute renal failure and jaundice. The major outer membrane lipoprotein “LipL32” is expressed during infection which is highly conserved among pathogenic leptospira. It is absent in non-pathogenic avirulent leptospira. Insilico comparison of amino acid sequences of LipL32 showed 97.8% average sequence identity among the pathogenic species. In this study some 3D model were built for LipL32 protein using molecular modelling. Protein hydrophobicity plots were utilized to locate the antigenic sites. Docking studies of retrieved structures and modeled LipL32 proteins with doxycycline revealed that doxycycline can inhibit LipL32 proteins of Leptospira santarosai, Leptospira weilii and Leptospira kirschner as they have bound docking with doxycycline. They share a common pharmacopore within a genus and a common drug may be utilized to combat all the related species.
Cation Distribution in Mn0.7Me0.3Fe2O4 (Me = Ni, Co and Zn)
Authors: Mahesh Kumara A
Published: May 2024

Mn0.7Me0.3Fe2O4 (Me = Ni, Co and Zn) were synthesized through co-precipitation method. Cationic distribution for these ferrites was proposed on the basis of magnetization measurements and available site occupancy of the substituent ions into the spinel lattice. Theoretical lattice constant calculations confirm that the proposed cationic distributions were the correct ones
Folk Medicines for Treating Livestock in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam Districts, Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Lakshminarayana V
Published: May 2024

The paper highlights some commonly used ethnomedicines for domestic animals to treat ailments. The data was gathered from ethnic people (Goudu, Jatapu, Konda dora, Konda Kammara, Kuttiya, Mali, Mukha dora, yerukula, Gadaba, Porja, Khond and Savara) in the tribal pockets. A total of 41 species belonging to 41 genera, representing to 31 families as employed for 30 types of animal diseases. The species, family and vernacular name, plant part(s) used, drug preparation, mode of administration
Peran Guru PAK Dalam Meningkatkan Toleransi Beragama Peserta Didik Dalam Masyarakat Majemuk
Authors: Siahaan Hana Patria Valentina , Tamera Daniel Martin
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini membahas kemajemukan dan fokus terhadap intoleransi umat beragama dan bagaimana peran guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam meningkatkan toleransi. Penelitian terdahulu menyatakan bahwa tingkat toleransi terhadap umat beragama yang beragam masih minim dalam masyarakat majemuk. Penelitian ini mencoba mendalami bagaimana peran seorang Guru Agama Kristen dalam meningkatkan rasa toleransi, yang artinya guru tidak hanya berperan sebagai tenaga pendidik. Tetapi juga berperan sebagai pembimbing, teladan, dalam meningkatkan perkembangan karakter peserta didik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, dengan menggunakan metode kepustakaan. Seorang guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen juga harus mampu memahami dan mengajarkan Agama Kristen, memberikan motivasi serta membangun hubungan yang baik antara pengajar dan peserta didik. Guru Agama Kristen juga dapat menggunakan berbagai alat serta media pembelajaran, guna menunjang keberlangsungan pembelajaran serta memperhatikan kebutuhan spiritual peserta didik.
Radiological Assessment and Potential Health Risks of Tailings from Komu, Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Olayemi Oluseye Sunday , Alausa Shamsideen Kunle , Coker Joseph Olakunle , Olabamiji Aliu O.
Published: May 2024

There are reports that radionuclides found in mining tailings pose significant challenges to the natural environment and cause health risks to humans. The study investigated the levels of activity concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K radionuclides, as well as radiological hazard indices in tailings sourced from Komu, a community emblematic of mining activities in the Southwest of Nigeria. Thirty (30) tailing samples were collected and analysed by a High-purity Germanium (HpGe) detector. The results revealed high activity concentrations of these radionuclides exceeding global averages and indicating potential health risks. The activity concentration of 226Ra ranged between 312.07 and 851.14 Bq/kg, with an average of 652.86 Bq/kg. Similarly, the activity concentration of 232Th ranged between 33.31 and 160.10 Bq/kg, with an average of 116.26 Bq/kg. In addition, the activity concentration of 40K ranged between 96.11 and 1184.65 Bq/kg, with an average of 717.53 Bq/kg. The radiological hazard indices considered in this study exceeded the internationally accepted safety limit for building construction materials. These findings indicate heightened exposure risks, emphasizing the need for regulatory measures to mitigate hazards associated with tailings sourced from Komu, particularly for building construction purposes.
That's oil!...The Apothecary and the Blood of the Earth
Authors: Kozicka-Kołaczkowska Anna
Published: May 2024

Petroleum was of little interest to analytical chemistry scholars until the mid-19th century, as they considered it unhelpful to experiment with an explosive chemical compound with niche utility value. The discovery of oil's potential is credited to Polish pharmacists Ignacy Łukasiewicz and Jan Zeh, who performed the chemical separation of oil in a pharmacy laboratory using the scientific method of fractional distillation. The isolation of the kerosene fraction from oil was exploited by Ignacy Łukasiewicz, who created an innovative design for a lamp. Lighting with cheap kerosene became the idea of the explorer, who, with the help of Polish investors, organised the first oil mine and refinery in 1854, laying the foundation for the oil mining and petrochemical industry. Łukasiewicz's lamp, entering mass use, initiated global demand for oil. The accounts of Polish and Austrian historians on the pioneering role of Łukasiewicz in this regard support the arguments from the field of physics and analytical chemistry developed by Wojciech Roeske, who demystifies the amateurish, intuitive methods of oil purification of Łukasiewicz's predecessors, documents the merits of the Pole as a pioneer – an ancestor of the oil industry derived from the tradition of Polish pharmacy. Keywords: Ignacy Łukasiewicz, kerosene lamp, kerosene, fractional distillation, oil mining, petrochemicals.
The Oil Industry in the Second Republic. Light and Shadow
Authors: Ostasz Grzegorz
Published: May 2024

This text is an attempt to outline the main challenges facing the Polish oil industry in the interwar period. It discusses the achievements of the second half of the 19th century and the first decades of the following century. It discusses the process of reconstruction and development of the oil industry, primarily in the field of mining and processing of extracted raw material. It reveals the most important issues, related to the domestic situation, foreign markets, the economic crisis, and capital challenges. The article also signals attempts to improve and develop the oil industry, including those based on exploration of new fields and cooperation with the automotive industry. Keywords: Second Republic, oil industry, refineries, automobiles.
The Lviv-based journal "Nafta" in 1893-1914
Authors: Zamoyski Grzegorz
Published: May 2024

The article describes the Lviv-based journal “Nafta”, which was published between 1893 and 1914. The journal was published as a monthly or biweekly and its editorial board was composed of professors of Lviv universities and Galician economic activists. "Nafta" was not the first journal devoted to the issues of the oil industry – methods of its extraction, economic questions on this branch of the economy, information on the functioning of the oil industry in other countries or the actions of national and state authorities towards this industry. Such journals had already been published earlier in Gorlice and Krosno and, after the publication of "Nafta" began, also in Jasło (Pawłowski 1995: 366). However, these journals were ephemera, and the Lviv-based "Nafta", as the long-standing organ of the National Petroleum Society and earlier the Society of Petroleum Technicians, was published until the end of July 1914. Keywords: Galicia, Lviv, oil industry in Galicia, Polish journals in Galicia.
What can the modern generation learn from Ignacy Łukasiewicz?
Authors: Ruszel Mariusz
Published: May 2024

Ignacy Łukasiewicz is commonly referred to as the founder of the oil industry. Most people associate him with the invention of the kerosene lamp. He was also, however, an accomplished pharmacist, an advocate of Polish independence, social activist, and philanthropist. It is worth recalling that he was the cofounder of the world's first oil mine and distillery. He made a lasting mark on the economic history of the world. Łukasiewicz was not only the inventor of the oil lamp; his achievements were broader. He operated in difficult times and had to overcome many private, political and economic adversities. Yet they did not break his attitude, which was unfailing. He proved that being an innovator and an entrepreneur is not incompatible with maintaining admirable social convictions. What can we, living in the 21st century, learn from Ignacy Łukasiewicz? This article brings to the fore several qualities of his that are well are worth noting. It aims to present the values that characterize the person of Ignacy Łukasiewicz – values, the emulation of which, would serve the present generation well. Keywords: Ignacy Łukasiewicz, entrepreneurship, kerosene lamp, personal qualities.
Understanding government policies on renewable energy deployment and climate change mitigation in Nigeria since the russia-ukraine crisis
Authors: Adeforiti Rotimi , Fasoye Temitope Esther
Published: May 2024

The global energy sector remains affected by the Russian-Ukraine crisis. Prior to the crisis, the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has energy transition plan from fossil fuel to renewable sources, a measure aimed at addressing climate change by the year 2030. However, while the Russian-Ukraine belligerent relationship was not predicted, it has served as a catalyst for energy transition across the world given the increase in the price of fossil fuel. The study addressed the question; Is the effect of Russia-Ukraine crisis on fossil fuel accessibility enhancing renewable energy deployment in electricity generation in Nigeria? The study analyzed how the effect of Russia-Ukraine crisis on fossil fuel accessibility in enhancing renewable energy deployment in electricity generation in Nigeria. The underlying assumption of the study is that the Russia-Ukraine crisis will not catalyze the transition of electricity generation from fossil fuel to renewable sources in Nigeria. The theoretical framework of the study is public choice theory and it is applied from the perspective that government instrument instead of market force allocate certain need. The study adopted descriptive research design and Nigeria transition to renewable energy was case studied. Information were obtained from purposively selected government documents and website pages of concerned agencies. Information gathered were content analyzed. The study noted that electrical energy continued to be sourced from non-renewable sources in the country despite the extant policies of government on transition to renewable energy in the country. The study concluded that politics rather than emergency situation drives energy transition. Key words: Climate Change, Electrical Energy, Fossil Fuel, Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Nigeria
Critical infrastructure at sea and the energy security of the Republic of Poland.
Authors: Niewiński Przemysław
Published: May 2024

In this article, the author will present issues directly related to the security of critical infrastructure, which includes, inter alia, infrastructure ensuring energy security of our country. In view of the geopolitical events that we have witnessed recently, this is one of the key problems to be solved in the legislative and systemic spheres. The problem of legislative, competence and equipment shortages in securing the critical infrastructure of the Republic of Poland at sea has been repeatedly signaled, but very often it was met with some leniency, as no one assumed that a conflict that was so brutal and "classic" in its shape could occur. Russia's aggression against Ukraine has arisen. Critical infrastructure includes not only future offshore wind farms, but also, inter alia, ports, refineries, power plants, mining platforms, etc., the protection of which would require serious revision. In this publication, however, the author will focus primarily on issues related to offshore wind energy and possible investments related to the production of hydrogen in Polish maritime areas. Key words: critical infrastructure, energy policy, maritime policy, maritime law.
The contribution of Galician engineers and entrepreneurs to the development of oil drilling methods
Authors: Franaszek Piotr
Published: May 2024

Ignacy Łukasiewicz's development of a method for distilling crude oil caused the resource, long known in the Subcarpathian region, to be exploited for industrial purposes. In order to meet the rapidly growing demand for oil, it was necessary to develop effective methods of discovering oil deposits. In Galicia, since the early 1860s, the so-called free-fall drilling method was used for about 20 years. But it wasn't until the introduction of the Canadian method in the early 1880s that the richest deposits were discovered in the Borysław and Tustanowice areas. Galician engineers and technicians made enormous contributions to improving this system. Independently, they developed designs for modern structures suitable for mud drilling. Among them, world fame was won by the "ram" – Wacław Wolski's drilling apparatus. Technical progress in the Galician oil mining industry was possible thanks to the high professional standard of those deciding on the development directions of this new industry. Keywords: Galicia, oil industry, technical progress, free-fall, Canadian, mud, drilling methods
Be like Ignacy, live like Ignacy
Authors: Pruchnik Tymoteusz
Published: May 2024

Ignacy Łukasiewicz is a person who went down in Polish and world history as the inventor of the kerosene lamp and pioneer of the oil industry. Ignacy Łukasiewicz is an example of a person who in his personal and professional life went far beyond the mediocrity of those living in the 19th century. The purpose of this article is to present the professional successes of Ignacy Łukasiewicz in the development of the oil industry and to show him as a pioneer of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The article uses available literature on the life and work of Ignacy Łukasiewicz and selected literature on CSR. Keywords: Ignacy Łukasiewicz, petroleum, Corporate Social Responsibility.
Black gold – the history of the energy sector
Authors: Zborowski Łukasz
Published: May 2024

The history of oil production, processing and use is centuries old. Of course, the kerosene lamp, fractional distillation yielding kerosene of unprecedented purity, industrial extraction of oil, including from beneath the seabed, purification, and pipeline transmission of natural gas, led to the explosion (sic!) of the oil industry, transportation energy, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and many other fields. Keywords: Crude oil, kerosene, bitumen, mine, natural gas, Ignacy Łukasiewicz
The refining industry in south-eastern Poland in 1944-1989
Authors: Pasterski Bartosz
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the article is to present the activities of the oil refineries in Jedlicze, Jasło and Gorlice in 1944-1989 in the context of their post-war reconstruction, modernisation, technological development and technical progress. It presents the results of crude oil refining at three south-eastern refineries and indicates their share of nationwide refining. The structure of refinery production (the range of products produced) and issues of economic efficiency of oil refining plants were also analysed. A separate space is devoted to describing the failed refinery consolidation process in 1976-1981. The article concludes with the gradual marginalisation and regression of the development of the south-eastern refineries in Jedlicze, Jasło and Gorlice after the petrochemical combines in Płock and Gdańsk were launched. Keywords: refining industry, oil processing, Jasło refinery, Jedlicze refinery, Glinik-Gorlice refinery, history of the refining industry.
The Impact of the Russian-Ukrainian War on the European Union’s Energy Security
Authors: Sadowska Ewelina
Published: May 2024

The conflict between Ukraine and the Russian Federation has far-reaching consequences on international relations in general and the economies of neighbouring countries. This includes also a significant impact on the energy sector. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has disrupted global markets. The aim of the article is to analyse the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the European Union’s energy security, examine the measures taken by the EU to secure its gas supply, and suggest actions to be taken to enhance the security of supplies. Key words: energy security, security of supply, European Union’s energy policy, Russian-Ukrainian war
Energy security – the case of Polish National Power System facing energy transition’s challenges
Authors: Sobik Bartosz
Published: May 2024

Energy security plays a key role in energy and economic policy. The importance of energy security has been highlighted by the energy and geopolitical crisis. The aim of this article is to present the crucial threats and challenges facing Polish National Power System, as well as to provide solutions to ensure Poland's energy security over the next 10 years. Article verify the hypothesis that security of electricity supply in Poland may be endangered in the coming years due to, among others, investment gap, coal power plants phase-out and undiversified energy mix. Therefore, it is a necessity to accelerate the investment processes in new generation capacity, especially in nuclear energy. Energy transition plans and energy policy need to be revised in light of the current energy and geopolitical crisis. Rapid growth of photovoltaics improves the energy security, mainly in the summer period, nevertheless, there is still insufficient development of investment in renewable energy sources, particularly in wind energy. In the Polish National Power System there are a lot of constraints such as investment gap, low capacity of transmission and distribution grids and high exposure to climate risk, thus it is necessary to take comprehensive investments to improve energy security in both the short and long term. Key words: Energy security, energy transition, energy crisis, decarbonisation, coal phase-out, energy policy.
The DSO network development with the increase of distributed energy resources number and their capacity
Authors: Mataczyńska Ewa , Sikora Marek
Published: May 2024

Energy transition is a continuous process, involving all elements of the energy sector. For Distribution System Operators the ability to cope with new challenges resulting from the energy transition (i.a. digitalisation, EV, PV, energy storage, distributed energy, energy communities, microgrids, energy sharing, geopolitical changes) is one of the most significant elements of this process. To meet the challenges of the transformation, it is necessary to develop new solutions adapted to the needs of all market participants, redefine priorities, establish new rules of cooperation in order to ensure security and stability of the power system at economically justified costs. The article describes network flexibility as a tool allowing DSOs meet needs of energy sector transformation process based on flow-circle concept. The idea of it is to use continuous observation tools (captured in the observability of the network), making predictions over different time horizons, across different areas, with varying observation granularity. The result of the calculations allows to identify constraints in the system, e.g., overloads, risk of failure or shortage of power or energy, and to select countermeasures commensurate with the threat and available at the selected time horizon. Key words: DSO, network management, flexibility, local balancing, flow-circle concept
The Oil Industry in Galicia until 1918 in Light of the Records of the Galician Governorate in Lviv
Authors: Dolinovskyi Volodymyr
Published: May 2024

The files kept at the Central State Historical Archive of Ukraine in Lviv are of fundamental importance for research into the issues of the oil industry in Galicia. Of particular note is the largest ensemble in the archive – fond 146: Galician Governorate in Lviv, containing the records of the central government of Galicia. This collection has preserved a rich collection of materials representing various aspects of the development of the oil industry. They dealt with issues of the occurrence of crude oil in Galicia, the acquisition and exploitation of oil plots, the extraction and processing of oil, and the construction and operation of wells and refineries. The information on the state of the oil mines in Galicia, especially in terms of meeting technical conditions, fire protection and occupational safety, is valuable. An important place is held by files depicting issues of the creation of industrial infrastructure, including the construction and maintenance of oil pipelines, the construction of storage facilities, and the railway connection to the plants. The files also contain information on the establishment and activities of domestic and foreign oil companies and joint stock companies in Galicia. Also of interest are materials on the development of the labour movement. Keywords: records of the Galician Governorate in Lviv, kerosene, oil industry, mines, oil companies and joint stock companies.
Support or hindrance to action? Spirit fuel blends in the Polish oil industry in the interwar period
Authors: Grata Paweł
Published: May 2024

The situation of the Polish oil industry after independence was difficult. Cut off from pre-war markets, the weakness of the internal market and increasing competition in external markets resulted in low profitability and a successive decline in production volumes. Competition also became a new threat from the statebacked distillery industry, which was pushing the concept of marketing fuel blends containing spirits. Their entry into the market, despite the objections of oil companies, meant that some gasoline had to be replaced with spirits and their ability to sell on the domestic market was limited. The negative effects of this were consistently raised by oil industry representatives. It wasn't until an improvement in the economy in the second half of the 1930s that a gradual change in the perception of spirit propelled blends appeared. Under conditions of growing domestic demand with relatively constant production volumes, a significant reduction in fuel exports became possible, and spirits were able to become a desirable additive to diesel blends, as evidenced by the increase in their purchases by oil companies. Keywords: Second Republic, petroleum industry, spirit propellants, distillery industry.