bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Swinging motion of a kite with suspended control unit flying turning manoeuvres
Authors: Schelbergen Mark , Schmehl Roland
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The flexible-membrane kite employed by some airborne wind energy systems uses a suspended control unit, which experiences a characteristic swinging motion relative to the top of the kite during sharp turning manoeuvres. This paper assesses the accuracy of a two-point kite model in resolving this swinging motion using two different approaches: approximating the motion as a transition through steady-rotation states and solving the motion dynamically. The kite is modelled with two rigidly linked point masses representing the control unit and wing, which conveniently extend a discretised tether model. The tether-kite motion is solved by prescribing the trajectory of the wing point mass to replicate a figure-eight manoeuvre from the flight data of an existing prototype. The computed pitch and roll of the kite are compared against the attitude measurements of two sensors mounted to the wing. The two approaches compute similar pitch and roll angles during the straight sections of the figure-eight manoeuvre and match measurements within 3°. However, during the turns, the dynamically solved pitch and roll angles show systematic differences compared to the steady-rotation solution. As a two-point kite model resolves the roll, the lift force may tilt along with the kite, which is identified as the driving mechanism for turning flexible kites. Moreover, the two-point kite model complements the aerodynamic model as it allows for computing the angle of attack of the wing by resolving the pitch. These characteristics improve the generalisation of the kite model compared to a single-point model with little additional computational effort.
Analisis Kelayakan Struktur Eksisting pada Bangunan Warehouse untuk Pemasangan Panel Surya
Authors: Dea Yunita Sari  , Andini Radisya Pratiwi
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini mengevaluasi kelayakan struktur atap bangunan eksisting untuk pemasangan panel surya (PV) menggunakan analisis struktural dengan menggunakan software SAP2000. Pemasangan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS) atap menawarkan keuntungan berupa pengurangan biaya listrik dan kontribusi terhadap energi hijau, namun memerlukan analisis struktural untuk memastikan keamanan dan kekuatan atap menanggung beban tambahan panel surya. Analisis dilakukan pada tiga warehouse dengan kondisi eksisting dan setelah penambahan beban PV sebesar 13,67 kg/m². Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan gaya internal pada elemen-elemen struktur, termasuk momen, gaya aksial, dan gaya geser, dengan peningkatan maksimal hingga 16%. Meskipun demikian, kapasitas rasio penampang tetap berada di bawah 1, menunjukkan bahwa struktur eksisting mampu menanggung beban tambahan tanpa memerlukan perkuatan signifikan. Studi ini memberikan gambaran bagi pemilik bangunan dan profesional teknik sipil untuk memastikan pemasangan PLTS atap dilakukan dengan aman dan efisien, serta meminimalkan risiko kerusakan struktural di masa depan. Dengan analisis yang tepat, struktur atap eksisting dapat mendukung pemasangan panel surya dengan aman.
«ԳՐԻՆ ՄԻՔՍ» ԿԵՆՍԱՊԱՐԱՐՏԱՆՅՈՒԹԻ ԱԶԴԵՑՈՒԹՅՈՒՆԸ ՏԱՔԴԵՂԻ ՍՈՐՏԵՐԻ ՏՆՏԵՍԱՊԵՍ ԱՐԺԵՔԱՎՈՐ ՀԱՏԿԱՆԻՇՆԵՐԻ ՎՐԱ
Authors: Sargsyan G.Zh. , Tadevosyan L.M. , Avagyan A.E. , Martirosyan G.S.
Published: June 2024

Organic agriculture plays a vital role in promoting environmental sustainability and safeguarding public health by minimizing the use of synthetic chemicals and preserving soil fertility. Biofertilizers, as integral components of organic farming practices, offer a natural and eco-friendly alternative to conventional fertilizers. By harnessing the power of beneficial microorganisms, biofertilizers enrich the soil with essential nutrients, improve soil structure, and enhance plant growth. The Republic›s organic agricultural sector is witnessing a steady expansion, emerging as one of agriculture’s swiftest-growing domains. Biological fertilizers, widely employed in organic farming, are currently experiencing significant demand among farmers. The study scrutinized the impact of the indigenous Armenian biofertilizer “Green Mix” on the bio-morphological and biochemical parameters of bell pepper varieties Loshtak, and Hayk. The findings underscored the substantial benefits of the “Green Mix” biofertilizer, evidencing en anced growth and development processes alongside improved quality metrics of fruits and seeds. Notably, applying “Green Mix” resulted in heightened yield, subsequently
bolstering profitability levels. This research highlights the pivotal role of innovative biofertilizers in augmenting agricultural productivity while fostering sustainability practices. As organic farming continues gaining traction, such localized solutions
promise to advance agricultural practices in the Republic of Armenia.
ՀԱՅԿԱԿԱՆ ԿԻՍԱՆՐԲԱԳԵՂՄ ԿՈՐԻԴԵԼԻ ՏԻՊԻ ԳԱՌՆԵՐԻ ԿԵՆԴԱՆԻ ԶԱՆԳՎԱԾԻ ԱՃԻ ԴԻՆԱՄԻԿԱՆ ՄԻՆՉԵՎ ՄՈՐԻՑ ԱՆՋԱՏԵԼԸ
Authors: Pambukchyan Z.S. , Marmaryan Y.G.
Published: June 2024

In livestock breeding, particularly in sheep breeding, biotechnology of industrial technology plays an important role. A remarkable characteristic of technology is that it should be economically and biologically suitable. As a result, we are faced with the task of increasing grain yields and qualitative compositions of sheep. Ewes not having enough milk to feed their lambs after birth, result in malnourished lambs that grow poorly. Consequently, they become sick, and the rate of decline increases. Based on the analysis of the data, it appears that the variation in the live mass can also be attributed
to ewes feeding, care, and behavior during the manger period. According to the research program, 2.5- and 5-month-old lambs were weighed. 2.5-month-old lambs had an average live weight of 17.0-20.51 kg for males and 15.10-18.13 kg for females. Compared to the live weight of newborn lambs (3.85 kg and 3.20 kg), the absolute weight gain of male and female lambs at 2.5 months was 16.66 kg and 14.93 kg, respectively. Lambs grain weight rapidly from birth to 2.5 months old (200-220 grams per day), which is typical for lambs in this age group. The data shows that lambs up to 2.5 months of age grew more rapidly than lambs 2.5-5 months of age, which was 12.69 kg and 12.09 kg, respectively, which is typical for lambs this age of multi-purpose sheep.
ՄՐԳԱՀԱՏԱՊՏՂԱՅԻՆ ԷՔՍՏՐԱԿՏՆԵՐԻ ՕԳՏԱԳՈՐԾՈՒՄԸ ՖՈՒՆԿՑԻՈՆԱԼ ՆՇԱՆԱԿՈՒԹՅԱՆ
ԸՄՊԵԼԻՔՆԵՐԻ ՍՏԱՑՄԱՆ ՆՊԱՏԱԿՈՎ
Authors: Yavruyan N.V. , Karapetyan V.A.
Published: June 2024

Drinks saturated with biologically active substances can be obtained from non-alcoholic drinks or mixed berry juices. Natural plant materials were used as a source of physiologically valuable food components: citrus, stone fruits, berries, medicinal herbs, etc. We have developed new functional drink recipes based on directly pressed grape juice and natural raw materials rich in organic acids, vitamins, minerals, and other macro-elements and micro-elements such as feijoa, and blackberry. The Armenian Khndoghn grape variety was chosen to produce juices with the first pressing. This juice has a high biological value and harmonious taste with aromatic compounds. Three drinks were prepared, each containing grape juice and blackberry juice in 80:20, 90:10, and 70:30 ratios. Based on the results, optimal parameters and methods for extracting biologically active substances from plant raw materials (by extraction) were determined, and their organoleptic and dietary properties were improved. Due to the high content of vitamins, phenolic carbonic, organic acids, macro-elements, and micro-elements, new drinks have acquired excellent sensory and functional properties, so including them in serial production is recommended.
Ризик формування алкогольної залежності у військовослужбовців, які приймають участь в бойових діях
Authors: Мацегора Яніна , Колесніченко Олександр , Приходько Ігор , Байда Максим
Published: June 2024

За результатами проведеного дослідження визначено вплив інтенсивності симптомів посттравматичного стресового розладу на ризик зловживання алкоголем у військовослужбовців – учасників інтенсивних бойових дій, з різними соціально-демографічними характеристиками. У дослідженні прийняли участь 546 військовослужбовців чоловічої статі, які безпосередньо несуть службу у зоні інтенсивного бойового зіткнення, і були вилучені на один-два тижні для проходження програми відновлення за такими показниками, як прояв зовнішніх ознак дезадаптації, гострого стресового реагування, виснаження тощо. Вік учасників дослідження від 20 до 55 років.

Визначено, що не лише сформований ПТСР, а й інтенсивна його симптоматика пов’язана зі збільшенням ризику формування алкогольної залежності. В той же час, наявність факторів, які зазвичай поглиблюють ПТСР – проблеми зі сном, наявність поранень та контузій, соматичних скарг – у різних вікових категоріях мали неоднаковий вплив на ризик формування алкогольної залежності.

Вікові характеристики посилюють дію інших факторів, що вливали на ризик вживання алкоголю у військовослужбовців-учасників інтенсивних бойових дій. Так, зовсім юними військовослужбовцями та військовослужбовцями граничного віку, нерідко опікуються усім підрозділом, в тому числі і у питаннях контролю вживання алкоголю, проте поза цією опікою, при переживанні дії бойових стрес-факторів, у цих категорій військовослужбовців можуть збільшуватися показники ризику вживання алкоголю, порівняно з військовослужбовцями, які належать до категорії молодого віку і мають більш дієві засоби саморегуляції.

Зроблено припущення, що військовослужбовці молодого віку більше довіряють власним засобам саморегуляції, в тому числі і тим, що пов’язані зі вживанням алкоголю. Вони, на відміну від юних та зрілих військовослужбовців, менше обмежують себе у вживанні алкоголю у ситуаціях, що, на їх думку не пов’язані із загрозою для здоров’я, і більше здатні до самообмеження у ситуаціях, що несуть загрозу здоров’ю. Інші вікові категорії, що брали участь у дослідженні, можуть суттєво обмежувати своє прагнення до вживання алкоголю, намагаючись довести свою відповідність вимогам військової служби, проте, при появі значної інтенсивності симптоматики ПТСР можуть втрачати здатність до самообмеження.
Teachers’ Views on Lifelong Learning
Authors: Koç Sevgi
Published: June 2024

This study adopted a qualitative research design to investigate teachers' views on lifelong learning. The sample consisted of 30 teachers from different branches. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview guide. The data were analyzed using content analysis. Participants viewed lifelong learning as a process not limited to schools. They also associated it with all kinds of learning activities and personal growth. They believed lifelong learning was necessary for technological advances, social change, and high quality of life. They stated that the goals of lifelong learning were accessing educational opportunities, increasing knowledge and skills, and transforming students into qualified people. They noted that motivation, education systems, and social and cultural changes affected lifelong learning.
The Use of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretome in Osteoarthritis: A Literature Review
Authors: Pracheta Ewari Gede Agastya , Aryana, Sp. OT I Gusti Ngurah Wien
Published: June 2024

Osteoarthritis (OA) stands as the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorder among the elderly, affecting an estimated 303 million individuals globally in 2017, with projections indicating a 25% global population impact by 2040. Characterized by the progressive degradation of articular cartilage, formation of osteophytes, subchondral bone damage, and synovial membrane inflammation, OA's pathogenesis is multifactorial, involving inflammation, oxidative stress, and cellular aging, alongside contributors like obesity, gender, and genetics. Presently, therapeutic options remain limited to symptomatic relief, with interventions such as physiotherapy, pain management with anti-inflammatories, and viscosupplementation, culminating for many in total joint replacement surgeries, albeit with risks of thrombosis, infection, and increased healthcare costs.
In recent years, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have emerged as a promising avenue for OA treatment due to their immunomodulatory, chondrogenic, and regenerative properties. Derived from various sources like bone marrow, adipose tissue, and umbilical cord tissue, MSCs offer potential in tissue repair and regeneration. Clinical studies have surged, with 227 registered trials on clinical.gov, reflecting growing interest in MSC therapy for OA. Particularly intriguing is the focus on MSC secretome, encompassing cytoprotective factors like growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones, which exert paracrine effects aiding differentiation, matrix synthesis, angiogenesis, tissue repair, and immunomodulation. Understanding the role of MSC secretome holds promise in reshaping OA management paradigms, offering avenues beyond symptomatic relief towards disease modification and joint preservation healing properties.

Keywords: Osteoarthritis, Joint Disease, Cartilage regeneration; Secretome; Stem cells.
Analyzing the Role of Online performances of Popular music via Service Value Network analysis: Focusing on BTS performances
Authors:   Korean Association of Arts Management, Kim Keechang , Kim Sunyoung
Published: June 2024

This study aims to analyze BTS’s online performances from the perspective of the service value network model and, based on this, to suggest the role of actors in the online performance market of popular music and future improvement measures. For this purpose, BTS’s online performances were analyzed, and the research method was in-depth interviews with experts. The findings of the study are as follows First, consumers tend to avoid online performances that require a relatively long time to watch due to the difficulty in choosing due to the flood of online performances and the habitualization of watching short-form videos. Therefore, consumers should be encouraged to discover the fun of online performances through live chat participation in online performances. Second, Service Providers, such as online-only venues and broadcasting platforms, should pursue economic efficiency by actively utilizing external platforms, and should actively consider utilizing DRM-enabled platforms for copyright protection. Third, Tier 1 Enablers, such as singers and performers, should create a realistic environment like offline venues to compensate for the expressive limitations of online performances. Fourth, Tier 2 Enablers, such as planning and production companies, should secure support for their services through step-by-step integration with Service Enablers (PR and marketing agencies, MD production companies, etc.) from a long-term perspective. Fifth, Auxiliary Enablers such as investors and sponsors tend to be reluctant to invest and sponsor due to unexpected variables such as internet disconnection that may occur during live broadcasting, so it is necessary to add contractual clauses to hedge the risk. Finally, Service Enablers, which are MD producers, should diversify their revenue by producing content-type MDs such as emoticons, as online performances and MD sales are not proportional.
Nutrient Assessment of Rain-Fed Lowland and Upland Rice Production Systems in Okigwe, South-Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Monica Nwawuike Ifeoma
Published: June 2024

The study was carried out to assess the nutrient status of the two major rice production systems (rain-fed lowland and upland) and the relationship among the nutrient contents of the soil in Okigwe area of Imo State, Nigeria. Soil samples from 15 cm depth were collected from 10 farms in the area: 5 farms from rain-fed lowland and 5 from upland rice production system. The soil samples were prepared and analyzed for macro and micro nutrients together with the particle size distribution. The results from the nutrient concentration in both rain-fed lowland and upland soils showed that pH favoured conditions for more availability of nutrients as seen in upland soils. The t-test results indicates a significant variation in % Clay (0.01*), % TS (0.008**), pH (0.0005**), TN (0.038*), available P (0.01*), Exchangeable Ca (0.03*) and Extractable B (0.02*). Correlation results showed TN as the major determinant of the other soil nutrients in both rain-fed lowland and upland rice production systems. In rain-fed lowland production system, TN correlated negatively and strongly with % TS (-0.81) and Cu (-0.70) with a weak negative association with Na (-0.57), K (-0.55), Mg (-0.50), available P (-0.57) and Fe (-0.64). In the upland rice production system, TN also had a negative association with many soil nutrients though some were weakly correlated while some were of strong association. They include Ca (-0.93), Mg (-0.65), Cu (-0.86), Mn (-0.69) and Zn (-0.76) with a positive association with Na (0.83) and pH (0.69). Despite TN being perceived as the major determinant of nutrients, OM in upland soils had a more positive association with other nutrients compared to that in the lowland soils. Hence, any management practices which will enhance nutrient status should be encouraged to help boost and sustain rice yield in both rain-fed lowland and upland rice production systems.
Antibacterial Activity of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Medicinal Plants: Ocimum Gratissimum and Jatropha Tanjorensis
Authors: Okwena Pondei Juliana
Published: June 2024

Endophytes are gaining worldwide recognition because of their potential use in biotechnology and as sources of novel bioactive compounds. A total of 27 fungal endophytes were isolated from the root, stem and leaves of two medicinal plants: Ocimum gratissimum (13) and Jatropha tanjorensis (14). Occurrence of endophyte species of the plants were Alternaria alternata and Aspergillus flavus (22.22% each), Nigrosa oryzae and Penicillium chryseogenum (14.81% each) and Penicillium oxalicum (11.11%). Cladosporium sphaerospernum (7.41%) was isolated from Ocimum gratissimum only and Rhizoctonia solani (7.41%) from Jatropha tanjorensis only. More endophytes were present in the roots and leaves than stems of the plants. Antibacterial screening of 10 mg/ml of fungal extracts on five test organisms (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae), using the Agar Well Diffusion Method showed Alternaria alternata with inhibitory zones 20.5±0.15 mm – 32.7±0.58 mm; Penicillium chryseogenum (14.5±0.20 mm – 28.79±0.26 mm); Aspergillus flavus (18.7±0.10 mm – 24.7±0.10 mm) and Nigrosa oryzae (18.6±0.15 mm – 24.7±0.06 mm each), with their highest antibacterial activity on Staphylococcus aureus. Cladosporium sphaerospernum (20.9±0.20 mm – 30.0±0.06 mm) and Penicillium oxalicum (11.3±0.01 mm – 22.8±0.15 mm) were most inhibitory to Bacillus cereus. Rhizoctonia solani had the least zones of inhibition (8.20±0.20mm – 14.7±0.06 mm) and most inhibitory to E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The antibacterial activities of the extracts were comparable to that of the standard drug, chloramphenicol (28.4±0.40mm – 36.0±0.12mm). With further research and standardization, these extracts could serve as alternatives to synthesized antibiotics.
Ant colony algorithms for minimizing costs in multi-mode resource constrained project scheduling problems with spatial constraints
Authors: Pisa Miguel P. de la , Molina Jose C. , Eguía Ignacio
Published: June 2024

This paper addresses the problem of activity scheduling and operator assignment in workstations of aerospace assembly lines. The problem is modelled as a new variant of the Multi-Mode Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (MRCPSP), which incorporates practical features from aerospace workstations in assembly lines. These workstations have a substantial number of activities to be scheduled within a given assembly cycle time. It introduces particularities which are not usually addressed such as considering additional workers for performing activities, different workers’ proficiency, and spatial limitations in work zones. The objective is to schedule the activities of an aerospace workstation, minimising the total labour cost, while satisfying the cycle time and the zone’s limitations. The problem is initially formulated by employing mixed-integer linear programming methods with mathematical modelling and solved using two different algorithms: an Ant Colony System (ACS) and a memetic ACS. Given the novelty of the problem presented, new sets of benchmark cases of different sizes for this problem are also proposed and solved. To assess the performance of the algorithms, the solutions for the small-sized instances are compared in terms of deviation with the results obtained by an optimisation modelling software. Further experimentation with the algorithms is carried out with medium and large instances, showing good performance and providing reasonably good results in realistic problems.
Does risk management components influence on project success? Evidence from IT sector ,
Authors: Selvakumar J. Joshua , Suganya G. , Arthi T.S. , Pachiyappan Sathish
Published: June 2024

All organizations and stakeholders would ideally like to see an information technology (IT) project managed successfully. Many researchers have strongly debated the importance of risk management in project management about the size of the project since it gives project managers a forward-looking view of risks and chances to increase the project's success. The main aim of the study is to determine how risk management parameters and their mediated effects impact the effectiveness of IT projects. Data was collected from 261 IT professionals involved in projects through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using regression and SEM to test their statistical significance and prove the hypothesis. The study arrived at some significant results which showed the relationship of Risk Identification and Risk Analysis on Risk Assessment, which impacts Project Success. It also showed that the success of the project depended on Stakeholders Tolerance and Risk Implementation. In addition to this, the study provides evidence that risk management does not influence the success of the project. The study's discovery of the intervening impact of risk management practices clarifies preconceived conceptions in the risk management sector.
Implemented disability-related policies and practices and sustained employment of partially disabled employees: evidence from linked survey and register data
Authors: van Ooijen Raun , Koning Pierre WC , Boot Cécile RL , Brouwer Sandra
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the associations between implemented disability-related policies and practices (DPP) and sustained employment among partially disabled employees in The Netherlands.

METHODS: Employer survey data on implemented DPP were linked to register data on employment outcomes of partially disabled employees (N=6103 employees from N=366 employers). DPP included six domains based on 48 elements: sick leave policy, occupational health and safety services (OHS), prevention policy, reintegration policy, reintegration practices within the current employer and reintegration practices towards another employer. DPP domains were standardized on a 0–1 scale. Separate logistic regression models were estimated for DDP domains on one-year sustained employment adjusted for employee characteristics, firm size, and sector.

RESULTS: Almost all organizations implemented at least one element of DPP on prevention policy, OHS, sick leave policy, and reintegration practices within the current employer, and two-thirds on reintegration policy and reintegration practices towards another employer. Implemented DPP on prevention policy [odds ratio (OR) 2.3, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.3–4.0], OHS (OR 1.9, 95% CI 1.1–3.2), and sick leave policy (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.0–3.3) were positively associated with sustained employment. No significant results were found for reintegration policy and both reintegration practices domains. Stratified analysis showed that DDP domains were particularly associated with sustained employment in larger organizations and in the private sector.

CONCLUSIONS: Implemented DPP related to sick leave policy, OHS and prevention policy are associated with sustained employment among partially disabled employees, in particular in larger organizations and in the private sector.
ИНФОРМАТИКАНЫ ОКУТУУДА КОМПЕТЕНТТҮҮЛҮК МАМИЛЕ НЕГИЗ КАТАРЫ
Authors: Беделова Нургуль
Published: June 2024

Студенттер информатика предметин өздөштөрүүдө кайсы компетенцияларга ээ болушун билүүсү керек. Башка предметтерден информатика предметинин өзгөчөлүгү эмнеде экенин билишет. Алар окутуунун натыйжасында кандай компетенцияларга ээ болушун аныкташат. Заманбап адис болушу үчүн кандай компетенцияларга ээ болуштарын билүүсү зарыл. Окутууда компетенттүүлүк мамиленин негизин түшүнүшөт. Информатика предметин окутууда да компетенттүүлүк мамиле маанилүү, ошондой эле компетенцияларды өнүктүрүүнүн усулдары каралды. Студенттер информатика предметин окууда бир гана теориялык билим алуу менен чектелбей, келечекте компетенттүү адис болушу үчүн тиешелүү компетенттүү көндүмдөргө ээ болот. Студенттерге ЖОЖдо гана эмес, үй-бүлөдө да, досторунун арасында да, келечекте өндүрүштүк ишмердүүлүктө да компетенттүүлүк көндүмдөр маанилүү таасирин берерин түшүнүштөрү керек.
DIDACTIC SYSTEM FOR FORMING METHODOLOGICAL COMPETENCE
OF FUTURE ENGINEERS WHEN STUDYING SPECIAL DISCIPLINES
Authors: BULDYK G. , KAZAK K.
Published: June 2024

The article presents a didactic model for the formation of methodological competence of students when studying
the discipline Technical Electronics using special-purpose software products Multisim and Micro-Cap, based on the
concept of a three-level model of methodological analysis, including scientific, educational and methodological levels.
When applying this concept, the didactic principles for developing the methodological competence of the future engineer
are clarified with a presentation of each component. The main stages of educational and professional projects used during
the educational process are also defined. It has been established that understanding the material being studied,
independently drawing up diagrams and their implementation contribute to the research and search for a solution to the
problem.
MORAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS IN THE IDEOLOGICAL HERITAGE OF THE PHILOMATH SOCIETY
Authors: LIPSKAYA V.
Published: June 2024

The article considers the moral and educational aspect of the activity of the Philomath society, organized by students of the Vilna University. The most important task of the society's activity was initially the moral improvement of its members, and subsequently of the entire society. One of the main moral norms in the hierarchy of the association's members was considered to be service to the common good, the desire to benefit society. On the way of improving man and society, the method of personal example was recognized by philomaths as the most effective method of moral education. Philomaths named work as the main virtue of a morally perfect person. The understanding of labor as a virtue in the ideological heritage of the Philomath society was inseparable from criticism of existing social relations and the
need to liberate peasants from serfdom.
RELATIONSHIP OF PROBLEMBLE SMARTPHONE USE WITH SHYNESS, SELF- RESPECT, LIFE SATISFACTION AND SELF-ESTEEM
Authors: SHEYNOV V. , KARPIYEVICH V. , YERMAK V.
Published: June 2024

The relationship between smartphone addiction and numerous manifestations of psychological ill-being prompted the introduction of the construct “problematic smartphone use,” which includes smartphone addiction (as a cause) and all sorts of problems associated with this addiction. The purpose of this study is to identify in Belarusian society possible relationships between problematic smartphone use and assertiveness, shyness, self-respect, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. The empirical basis of the study was the results of online testing of 2740 respondents (average age M = 23,3; SD = 9,7), among them 1770 women (M = 24,4; SD = 7,2) and 969 men (M = 21,9; SD = 12,1). The study used: A short version of the smartphone addiction questionnaire (author V.P. Sheinov), a social network addiction questionnaire (authors V.P. Sheinov, A.S. Devitsyn), an assertiveness questionnaire (author V.P. Sheinov), M. Rosenberg's self-esteem scale adapted by A.A. Zolotareva, Life Satisfaction Scale (authors E.N. Osin, D.A. Leontiev), Shyness Questionnaire (authors A.B. Belousova, I.M. Yusupov). This study revealed highly significant negative correlations in Belarusian society between problematic smartphone use and assertiveness, life satisfaction, self-respect, self-esteem, and positive correlations with shyness and addiction to social networks. The closeness of the connections identified in this study and those obtained by foreign researchers are comparable, as evidenced by the values of the Pearson correlation (corresponding non-parametric correlations could not be found among foreign colleagues). The practical significance of the results obtained is the possibility of their use in explanatory work (among students, their parents, teachers, psychologists of educational institutions) about the danger of becoming dependent on a smartphone due to its relationship with unfavorable personal characteristics.
Sífilis congênita no RN de 2011 a 2021: estudo epidemiológico
Authors: Bessera-Dias Iane Camile de Castro , Jales Áquila Priscilla Lima , Souza Arthur Bezerra de , Silva Beatriz Bandeira Leão , Medeiros Gabriela Pessoa Lima de Souza , Orane Raissa , Magalhães-Padilha Deborah de Melo
Published: June 2024

OBJETIVO: Descrever e analisar a prevalência, além de traçar o perfil da sífilis congênita (SC) no estado do Rio Grande do Norte (RN) entre 2011 e 2021. MÉTODOS: Estudo epidemiológico, transversal e retroativo. Avaliaram-se dados clínico-epidemiológicos coletados do DATASUS. RESULTADOS: Foram notificados 4.300 casos de SC no RN, com aumento entre 2017 e 2020 e declínio em 2021. A capital e região metropolitana, correspondente a Macrorregião da Grande Natal, apresentou o maior número de casos. Os diagnósticos de sífilis materna ocorreram predominantemente durante o pré-natal (51,77%), com prevalência entre 20–24 anos (30,30%), enquanto a maioria dos diagnósticos de SC foram realizados até 6 dias de vida (97,72%). O tratamento do parceiro materno não foi realizado em 62,49%. CONCLUSÃO: O perfil epidemiológico da SC no RN na rede pública difere entre escolaridade e faixa etária das mães, bem como entre as macrorregiões de saúde. Além disso, muitos parceiros infectados não realizam o tratamento adequado, o que é prejudicial duplamente, tanto pelo risco à saúde do próprio parceiro quanto pela reinfecção da gestante.
Effects of biopesticides on the management of Myzus persicae Sulzer and Phenacoccus manihoti
Authors: ESTWICK Therola Califa , SKEETE Analesa Olinda , FREDERICKS David Bartholomew
Published: June 2024

Aphids (Myzus persicae Sulzer) and mealybugs (Phenacoccus manihoti) are two economically important pests affecting agricultural crops in Guyana. The principal mode of control is the application of synthetic insecticides, which can be prejudicial on the environment and human health. Alternatively, these pests can be controlled using plant extracts with insecticidal and repellent properties. This article highlights the effects of three plant extracts obtained from locally cultivated crops in Guyana. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis was performed to identify the chemical compounds present in each extract with high insecticidal activity against aphids and mealy bugs revealing the presence of 8, 15, and 7 chemical compounds with “eucalyptol” common to all extracts. Laboratory bioassays were conducted under environmental conditions to determine the efficacy of methanol extracts obtained from Zingiber officinale rhizome, Mentha viridis, and Jatropha curcas leaves in controlling M. persicae Sulzer and P. manihoti using the leaf dip method. Results obtained indicated that the three plant extracts were significantly (p < 0.05) toxic to M. persicae Sulzer and P. manihoti after 48 h exposure.
Inhibitory action of mycocins from Wickerhamomyces anomalus on filamentous fungi present in cornmeal
Authors: MARQUEZONI Rafaela de Souza , MELIN Gabriel Antonio , MENIN Jessica Vieira , ROMANCINI Julia , GIOLO Julia Mazetto , GALUPPO Luana Aparecida , GANDRA Rinaldo Ferreira
Published: June 2024

Some species of filamentous fungi present in grain crops can be mycotoxigenic. Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites that are potentially carcinogenic, hepatotoxic, and nephrotoxic to humans and animals. In addition, they are mostly thermostable, i.e., they resist the processing and refining of grains. Wickerhamomyces anomalus is a yeast found widely in nature and was the first reported yeast capable of producing mycocins that act on both eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms. Mycocins are glycoproteins that act on sensitive cells of other microorganisms without direct cell-to-cell contact. This study aimed to identify the filamentous fungi present in cornmeal and verify their inhibition against the mycocins of W. anomalus WA92, all the cornmeal samples analyzed (eight) presented colony-forming units (CFU) of filamentous fungi including some known as potential mycotoxin producers, and 10 fungal genera were identified—Acremonium sp., Alternaria sp., Aspergillus sp., Chrysosporium sp., Cladosporium sp., Fusarium sp., Mucor sp., Penicillium sp., Rhizopus sp., and Scopulariopsis sp. Tests were carried out on a solid medium containing the supernatant of mycocins from W. anomalus and showed total inhibition of the growth of these fungi. Mycocins from W. anomalus are a promising agent in the biocontrol of grain fungal populations.
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) and its products for human consumption: general characteristics, nutritional properties, and types of processing
Authors: TAGLIAPIETRA Bruna Lago , SOARES Camille Flores , CLERICI Maria Teresa Pedrosa Silva
Published: June 2024

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most important cereals globally, serving as an energy source for approximately 50% of the world’s population. In this review, we present and discuss the main aspects related to its characteristics, nutritional properties, and the types of processing carried out by the food industry. The nutritional composition of the grains varies according to the type of industrial process. After the husk is removed, both brown and polished rice can be obtained, and both types can also be parboiled. Products such as rice flour and starch have expanded the market for this cereal, as they are ingredients used in the production of various rice-based foods, owing to their hypoallergenic nature, gluten-free attributes, and mild flavor.
Impact of Different Organic Extracts on Growth and Yield of Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.)
Authors: Yousif Muna Aied , Shakir Hussam Nafea
Published: June 2024

There are many ways to increase the quality and productivity of the chili pepper plant, one of which is the use of organic fertilizer, to improve the properties of the soil as well as provide the nutrients needed. A pot experiment was carried out in the greenhouse of the Faculty of Agriculture, Samarra University, during the agricultural season 2022, with the aim of studying the effect of using seven types of fertilizers (bread yeast fertilizer A2, decomposed cow dung fertilizer A3, tea residue fertilizer A4, coffee residue fertilizer A5, rice soaked fertilizer A6, and chemical fertilizer A7in addition to the control A1) on the growth and yield of chili pepper using a randomized complete block design with four replications. The results were as follows: Fertilizer treatment A3 was significantly superior in vegetative growth characteristics, as the plant length reached 81.69 cm, stem diameter 7.95 mm, number of branches 10.75, and number of leaves 95.0 leaves. Plant- 1, leaf area 178.14 cm2, number of fruits 34.26 fruits. Plant- 1, and total yield 1.76 kg.plant-1, while treatment A2 excelled in the characteristics of root length 27.84 cm and root fresh weight 26.75 g. Fertilization treatment A4 had the lowest rate in all traits.
El requerimiento de afectación personal en la disquisición sobre los procedimientos de reproducción médicamente asistida
Authors: Gaitan Juan Manuel
Published: June 2024

La controversia sobre la pertinencia de la procreación asistida presenta numerosas aristas. Esto hace difícil saldar la discusión. Este artículo propone establecer una valoración de la fecundación médicamente asistida y de la maternidad subrogada a la luz del “requerimiento de afectación personal” (Parfit, 1991). La hipótesis presentada en el artículo sostiene que la afectación personal no conduce a prohibición pero crea un derecho en el niño resultante porque no puede obviarse el futuro derecho a la identidad. Para sostenerlo, se revisa la afectación de las personas involucradas en el proceso y del niño por nacer. También, se evalúa las implicancias del “problema de no identidad” (Parfit, 1984) y del “interés superior del niño”.
Organizational Commitment Levels Of Chinese Counselors By Gender, College Type, And Age
Authors: Xu Shengdong , Wang Hsuan-Po
Published: June 2024

Organizational commitment is the attitude of counselors toward an organization and reflects the specific embodiment of their devotion to and identification with the organization. Using a questionnaire, this study conducted an empirical study of the organizational commitment levels of 396 college counselors in Zhejiang Province, China. A convenience sampling technique was used in this study. The results showed that the overall organizational commitment level of college counselors was above average. There was no significant difference in the level of organizational commitment found in this study among counselors of different genders or types of colleges. There was a significant difference in the level of organizational commitment between the generation groups, such that Post-80s counselors’ organizational commitment was higher than that of post-90s counselors. Accordingly, suggestions have been put forward to improve the organizational commitment of college counselors. This study also provides theoretical support for building stable, specialized and professional teams of counselors.
PEMBUATAN APLIKASI PENDATAAN PEMASOK SAMPAH ANORGANIK DI BANK SAMPAH DESA KEDUNGRINGIN KECAMATAN BEJI, KABUPATEN PASURUAN BERBASIS WEB MENGGUNAKAN METODE PROTOTYPE
Authors: Riswandha Muhammad Noval , Virgita Agustin Elsa , Falani Achmad Zakki
Published: June 2024

Garbage is waste that is produced by households or industries as a result of peopleâ€™s daily activities. Every time the amount of waste produced by the community increases every day. Kedungringin Hamlet is one of the hamlets in Kedungringin Village, Beji sub-district, Pasuruan Regency. Kedungringin Village is one of the flood-prone villages, because the production of waste increases every day, as a result of the flood many items are washed away by the flood. To control the increase in waste production, effective waste management is needed. One of the activities to minimize the occurrence of flood disasters is the establishment of waste banks that sort inorganic waste. For this reason, it is necessary to design a website-based application to make it easier for admins and users to make transactions at the waste bank. This design uses the prototype method and MySQL database in the process
Designing and fabricating a stationary magnetic particle system for Non-destructive testing
Authors: Le Duc Thinh , Nguyen Duc Huyen , Nguyen Xuan Thao , Ngo Thi Kieu Oanh , Pham Thanh Tung , Nguyen Minh Duc , Duong Thanh Tung
Published: June 2024

The bench unit, also known as the stationary magnetic particle system or the wet horizontal system, has been designed and fabricated to incorporate both circular and longitudinal magnetization techniques. Its primary purpose is to test machine parts commonly used in various industries, including aviation, automotive, and railway. The system comprises several key components: a transformer, a current control unit, a parameter display and adjustment circuit, a head shot, a coil, and wet magnetic irrigation device. This system is in compliance with international standards and is ready for implementation in companies that require it
Amalan Semasa Pelaksanaan dan Penguatkuasaan Hukuman Alternatif Pemulihan Menurut Undang-Undang Syariah di Malaysia
Authors: Azahari Nurhidayah , Dimon Zanariah
Published: June 2024

Hukuman sedia ada di Mahkamah Syariah pada hari ini adalah tertakluk kepada Akta Mahkamah Syariah (Bidang kuasa Jenayah) 1965 pin. 1984 yang jelas memperuntukkan hukuman maksima tiga tahun penjara, RM5000.00 denda dan enam kali sebatan atau mana-mana kombinasi hukuman tersebut. Walau bagaimanapun, amalan penghukuman tersebut hampir mencapai empat dekad pelaksanaannya. Kesalahan jenayah syariah khususnya yang melibatkan kesusilaan pada hari ini dilihat semakin memuncak seiring dengan arus permodenan teknologi yang semakin meluas. Ekoran daripada itu, hukuman yang diperuntukkan hampir empat dekad ini dilihat semakin kurang relevan dan sebagai langkah mengurangkan kadar jenayah syariah, keperluan untuk melaksanakan satu bentuk hukuman gantian iaitu hukuman alternatif pemulihan adalah penting untuk dikuatkuasakan secara menyeluruh. Kertas ini adalah untuk menjelaskan amalan semasa pelaksanaan hukuman alternatif pemulihan kepada pesalah syariah di empat negeri yang telah dipilih. Metodologi yang digunakan adalah kajian kualitatif dengan mengaplikasikan instrumen kajian perpustakaan dengan merujuk kepada bahan-bahan bacaan dan kajian-kajian lepas. Manakala bagi tujuan pengumpulan data dan maklumat, kaedah temu bual telah diaplikasikan. Kajian ini juga telah menggunakan analisis secara induktif. Justeru itu, hasil kajian akan membincangkan dan menghuraikan bagaimanakah tahap pelaksanaan dan penguatkuasaan hukuman alternatif pemulihan menurut undang-undang syariah di Malaysia pada masa kini yang meliputi empat negeri yang dipilih oleh pengkaji iaitu Selangor, Pulau Pinang, Kelantan dan Johor.
Basically, the Syariah sentences in syariah courts are subject to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (Amendment) 1984 which provide a maximum penalty of three years imprisonment, fines up to RM5000 and whipping up to six lashes or a combination. However, the execution of the sentence is already practicing for almost four decades. Due to modernization, moral offences are significantly increasing and the current implementation of the penalty are irrelevant as a measure to reduce the moral offences. Thus, there is a need to implement an alternative sentence for rehabilitation. This paper aims to explainand discuss the current practice and enforcement of an alternative sentences to syariah offender in Selangor, Pulau Pinang, Kelantan and Johor. The methodology is using a qualitative research which include library based research on the past studies. While for the purpose of collecting data and information, an interview hasbeen conducted. This studies also applied an inductive method for the analysis.Hence, the result of the studies discuss and elaborate the current practice and enforcement of alternative sentences for rehabilitation to syariah offender according to syariah law in Malaysia particularly on four selected states which are Selangor, Pulau Pinang, Kelantan dan Johor.
Konsep Al-Karahah Dalam Kerangka Pemakanan Halal Menurut Hukum Islam
Authors: Md Ariffin Mohd Farhan , Rosele Muhammad Ikhlas , Harun Muhammad Safwan
Published: June 2024

Halal dan haram merupakan satu konsep berkembar yang menjadi fokus penting bagi umat Islam. Ianya disebabkan oleh perkembangan semasa industri halal yang semakin pesat, di samping kecenderungan masyarakat untuk melibatkan diri dalam aktiviti yang dikategorikan sebagai “halal”. Hasilnya, pemain industri dan pengguna sangat fanatik terhadap istilah halal atau seumpamanya dalam pembuatan, penyediaan mahupun pembelian sesuatu produk makanan dalam kalangan pengguna. Lantaran itu, perbahasan tentang konseptual halal perlu diperincikan lagi untuk memastikan aktiviti yang dilakukan sentiasa dalam kerangka perintah syarak. Dalam erti kata lain, aktiviti tersebut bersifat Syariah compliance. Oleh itu, kajian berpandukan data perpustakaan dan dokumen ini akan menganalisis konsep sebenar halal menurut kerangka hukum Islam melalui analisis induktif dan deduktif terhadap data-data yang diperoleh. Hasilnya kajian mendapati halal boleh dibahagikan kepada dua kategori iaitu halal mutlak dan halal tidak mutlak yang merangkumi elemen-elemen makruh. Meneliti kedudukan makruh sebagai halal tidak mutlak, masyarakat Islam sebenarnya hanya dituntut untuk melaksanakan halal yang mutlak, dalam masa yang sama diberikan keringanan bagi melakukan aktiviti halal tidak mutlak.
Halal and haram are two concepts that Muslims pay close attention to. This is caused by the halal industry's present rapid development, as well as the community's proclivity for "halal" activities. As a result, industry players and customers are quite zealous when it comes to using the phrase halal or anything similar in the manufacture, preparation, or purchasing of food. As a result, the debate over the definition of halal needs to be clarified in order to ensure that all actions are conducted in accordance with Islamic law. In other words, this is a Shariah-compliant behaviour. As a result, through inductive and deductive examination of the data acquired, this study based on library data and documents will examine the genuine meaning of halal in the context of Islamic law. As a result, the study discovered that halal may be classified into two types: absolute halal and non-absolute halal which includes makruh ingredients. Examining the position of makruh as non-absolute halal, the Muslim community is actually only required to implement absolute halal, at the same time given relief to perform non-absolute halal in their activities.
Emergency Medical Technician Professional Competence Perception Scale: Validity and Reliability Study
Authors: Hakyemez Fatma , Katı Celal
Published: June 2024

The objective of this study was to develop a reliable and valid instrument to assess the professional competence of emergency medical technicians.
This methodological and descriptive research engaged a sample of 820 students in their final year of Health Services Vocational School during the 2021-2022 academic year. The data collection period spanned from April to July 2022. The tools utilized for data collection included a Demographic Information Form, the Emergency Medical Technician Professional Competence Perception Scale (EMT-PCPS), and the Self-Efficacy-Competence Scale. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 24.0 software packages.
In order to establish the psychometric properties of the instrument, Exploratory Factor Analysis revealed a construct composed of 66 items and 4 sub-dimensions, accounting for 70.45% of the total variance. The outcomes from Confirmatory Factor Analysis indicated that the model with 65 items and 4 factors was suitable (RMSEA=.05; χ2/df=1.99). The item-total test correlation values were above .30, and the Cronbach alpha coefficient was .97, indicating high internal consistency. Furthermore, the correlation values between the test-retest scores exhibited moderate to high levels of agreement (p<.01). The results of this study suggest that the Emergency Medical Technicians’ Perception of Professional Competence Scale (EMT-PCPS) is a valid and reliable measurement tool for evaluating the professional competence perception among emergency medical technicians who are prospective professionals in their field.