bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Back Propagation Neural Network Model with the Synthetic Minority Over-Sampling Technique for Construction Company Bankruptcy Prediction
Authors:   HanoiUniversity of Civil Engineering, Thanh-Long Ngo , Minh Tran- ,   Joint stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam, Hong-Chuong Le ,   HanoiUniversity of Civil Engineering
Published: December 2022

Improving model accuracy is one of the most frequently addressed issues in bankruptcy prediction. Several previous studies employed artificial neural networks (ANNs) to enhancethe accuracy at which construction company bankruptcy can be predicted. However, most of these studies use the sample-matching technique and available company quarters or company years in the dataset, resulting in sample selection biases and between-class imbalances. This study integrates a back propagation neural network (BPNN) withthe synthetic minority over-sampling technique (SMOTE) and the use of all of the available company-year samples during the sample period to enhancethe accuracy at which bankruptcy in construction companies can be predicted. In addition to eliminating sample selection biases during the sample matching and between-class imbalance, these methods also achieve the high accuracy rates. Furthermore, the approach used in this study shows optimal over-sampling times, neurons of the hidden layer, and learning rate,all of which are major parameters in the BPNN and SMOTE-BPNN models. The traditional BPNN model isbroughtas a benchmark for evaluating the predictive abilities of the SMOTE-BPNN model. The experientialresults of this paper indicatethat the SMOTE-BPNN model outperforms the traditional BPNN.
Extraction of Capsaicin from Black and White Pepper
Authors:   Chemical Engineering Section,University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Salalah, Dhofar,211, SULTANATE OF OMAN, Prasad B.S Naveen , S Sivamani ,   Chemical Engineering Section,University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Salalah, Dhofar,211, SULTANATE OF OMAN
Published: December 2022

Capsaicin has general impressive health benefits such as anticancer, stimulates digestion and enables weight loss. The aim of this study is to extract capsaicin from black pepper and white pepper by using polar (Ethanol) and nonpolar (Acetone) solvents and to maximize the percentage yield of capsaicin. The effect of temperature and solid to solvent ratioon percentage yield is investigated for extraction of capsaicin from black pepper and white pepper. The percentage yield of capsaicin is higher for acetone than ethanol for both black and white pepper at the temperature and solid to solvent ratio of 50oC and 1:10, respectively. Also, the percentageyield of capsaicin is higher for ethanol than acetone for both black and white pepper at the temperature and solid to solvent ratio of 70oC and 1:10, respectively. Hence, black and white pepper could be the potential substrates for the extraction of capsaicin.
Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene-Cu Composite Via Hydrothermal Method
Authors:   Department of Physics with Electronics, Faculty of Basic Sciences,Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State, 961104, NIGERIA, Omoniyi F. O. ,   Department of Physics, Faculty of Physical Science,University of Ilorin, Ilorin, 240003, NIGERIA,   Department of Physics, Faculty of Science,University of Abuja, Abuja, 900211, NIGERIA, Alabi A. B. ,   Department of Physics, Faculty of Physical Science,University of Ilorin, Ilorin, 240003, NIGERIA, Salawu M. A. ,   Department of Physics, Faculty of Physical Science,University of Ilorin, Ilorin, 240003, NIGERIA, Buba A. D. A. ,   Department of Physics, Faculty of Science,University of Abuja, Abuja, 900211, NIGERIA
Published: December 2022

In recent times, composites of graphene are being produced for purposes such as electrodes and gas sensors among others. The synthesis of graphene composites was done via various methods available. Loading copper on graphene like every other transition metal to obtain composite with wide band gap has not been harnessed as such for the similar purposes. In this research, graphene-copper (G-Cu) composites were synthesized via hydrothermal method, using glucose as catalyst, with 5, 15 and 25 wt% copper compositions. In this paper, G-Cu composite is synthesized with different wt% ratio and were characterized using scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis). Elastic/plastic alloy was formed by carbon and copper around 2θ = 44°. The grain sizes were observed to decrease proportionally with increasing temperature. The effect of composition fluctuates the XRD intensity peaks. The band gaps for 5 wt% (as-grown) reduced as temperature increases. Short calcination duration of the composites is observed to have reduced band gaps value to that of longer duration. The thermal treatment of (G-Cu) is observed to cause thermal exfoliation and elastic/plastic alloy formation by Cu and amorphous carbon.
Preparation and Characterization of Natamycin Loaded Bioadhesive inSituOphthalmic Gel for Enhanced Bioavailability
Authors:   Mittal Institute of Pharmacy,Opposite Bhopal Memorial Hospital & Research Centre,Ayodhya Bypass Road, Navi Bagh, Karond, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462038, INDIA, Verma Pankaj , Gupta Vandana ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shalom Institute of Health and Allied Sciences,Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS), Naini, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, 211007, INDIA, Manigauha Ashish ,   Mittal Institute of Pharmacy,Opposite Bhopal Memorial Hospital & Research Centre,Ayodhya Bypass Road, Navi Bagh, Karond, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462038, INDIA
Published: December 2022

Natamycin, an antifungal agent that has been approved in the management of exteriorfungal infectionsof the oculus such asfungal keratitis,blepharitis, and conjunctivitis. The ophthalmic preparation needs frequent installation into the eye due to the quickprecorneldrugloss which may lead to poor bioavailability. The present investigation aimed at formulation development and characterization of in situophthalmic gel of natamycin by using a blend polymer of sodium alginate, ethylcellulose, and Xanthan gum for better residence time to improvethe bioavailability of the drug. The six different formulations (F1 to F6) of natamycin in situgel were prepared. All the formulations were evaluated for clarity, visual appearance, pH, gelling capacity, drug content, drug release, release kinetic, ocular irritancy, and in vitro stability. The results were found to have complied with the pharmacopoeial specification. The in vitrodrug releases of F3 formulation established maximum drug release for 8 h as compared to other formulations in sustained manner.Further, the F3 formulation was found to be stable, safe and innocuous. The studies suggested that prepared in situophthalmic gel of natamycin will be a valuable alternative to conventional eye drops to counter the precorneal loss.
Materials Management Practices on Public Projects in the Upper West Region
Authors:   Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education,P.O. Box 71, Wa–Upper West Region, XW0051, GHANA, Aasonaa Domini Naaemwan
Published: December 2022

In project construction, materials constitute a major cost item of the project, making material management a key component of project success and profit maximization. Using a cross-sectional survey design, this study explored materials management practices on construction sites and the emerging challenges in material management in the Upper West Region of Ghana. A total of 129 respondents of project site managers, project consultants and the Districts/Municipals Engineers were involved in the study. The study found that organizations use buying strategies, material planning methods, transportation methods, material handling, and inventory management. Among the difficulties include theft and vandalism of materials, a lack of technical expertise on the contractor's part, and a shortage of storage space on site. Given the existing materials management practices, the paper argues for the adoption of technology-based material planning and handling methods. This requires capacity building on the adoption and use of technology in material management.
Recycling of Concrete Demolition Waste Powder as a Sustainable Material in Portland Cement Pastes Modified with Nano-silica
Authors:   Refractories, Ceramics and Building Materials Department,National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, 12622, EGYPT, Darweesh H.H.M.
Published: December 2022

In recent years, researchers dedicated themselves to explore the possibility of introducingconcrete waste powder (CWP) into Portland cement as a sustainable material for Portland cement to reduce as possible the environmental pollution with this concrete demolition wastes. To optimize the effect of CWP on cement-based materials, this paper usesnano-silica (NS) to improve the hydration and mechanical properties of cement-based materials with CWP. Results indicated that after adding NS into CWP cement pastes, the setting time of cement pastes was significantly reduced, while the early rate of hydration and hydration heat increased. Besides, the mechanical strengths of the cement pastes increased as CWP replaced at the expense of the cement only up till 15 weights %, and then decreased. The addition of nanosilica (NS) can compensate the mechanical strength loss caused by CWP as supplementary cementing materials. The higher ratios of CWP than 15 weight % increased the pore volume or porosity. In contrast, NS in CWP blended cement significantly decreased the porosity, and increased the proportion of harmless pores. Hence, NS reduced the porosity, which in turn improved and enhanced the bulk density and mechanical properties. The optimum amount of NS is 2.5 weight % which resulted in the best results. The heat of hydration of the different cement batches in the two groups adversely affected with the incorporation of CWP, but little improved with NS. The obtained results were confirmed by the ultrasonic pulse velocity (USPV) test, where the cement batch PP15 (Group I) and PS2.5 (Group II) achieved the highest conformance.
Fruit Enzyme Activity of Molasses Combination Against Control of S. Aureus and E. Coli Bacteria
Authors:   Islamic University of Indonesia, Yogyakarta, 55584, INDONESIA, Adrianto Ari , Khalish Faishal ,   Islamic University of Indonesia, Yogyakarta, 55584, INDONESIA, Pratiwi Dwita Cahaya ,   Islamic University of Indonesia, Yogyakarta, 55584, INDONESIA
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of the pineapple and orange peel enzymes combined with molasses on the effectiveness of the inhibition zones of gram positive (S. Aureus) and gram negative (E. Coli) bacteria. The study was conducted using the disc method, where the bacterial samples used were at a concentration of 200 millimicrons. And the addition of enzyme solution with a concentration of 20 millimicrons. In observations using Scan 500, the results obtained in samples of pineapple peel with the highest inhibition zones for E. Coliand S. Aureusbacteria, respectively, of 11.7 mm and 12.8 mm. Meanwhile, in the test of orangepeel samples, the highest inhibition zones for E. Coliand S. Aureuswere 16.6 mm and 13.2 mm, respectively. In addition, the highest pH testing of each sample of orange peel and pineapple was obtained on the third fermentation with values of 4.63 and 4.39.
Characterization, Thermal and Morphological Analysis of Blanched Pretreated Winged Bean Flour
Authors:   Chemical Engineering, Universitas Wahid Hasyim,Jl. Menoreh Tengah X/22 Sampangan, Semarang, 50236, INDONESIA, Riwayati Indah , Hartati Indah ,   Chemical Engineering, Universitas Wahid Hasyim,Jl. Menoreh Tengah X/22 Sampangan, Semarang, 50236, INDONESIA, Purwanto Helmy ,   MechanicalEngineering, Universitas Wahid Hasyim,Jl. Menoreh Tengah X/22 Sampangan, Semarang, 50236, INDONESIA
Published: December 2022

Legumes are a nutritionally dense food source that is widely consumed throughout the world. Winged bean seeds are one of the constituents of nuts. Apart from their use as a culinary item, winged bean seeds can be utilized as a raw material to manufacture compostable coatings and films that help to extend the shelf life of food. Biodegradable coatings and films are intended to have physical and chemical qualities that enable them to perform these purposes. This study aimed to determine the chemical composition, morphology, thermal and infrared spectral of pretreated and raw winged bean flour. Proximate analysis revealed how pretreatment decreases winged bean flour's carbohydrate, protein, fat, and ash content. Throughout this period, the water content increased. Thermogravimetric analysis indicates two primary decomposition processes of pretreated winged bean flour showed prominent peaks at 271oC and 404.2oC with mass loss of 42.09 % and 32.95 %, respectively. Morphology analysis revealed that the average diameter of granules is the range value of 5-15 μm for pretreated flour. In accordance with the results of morphological analysis, the shape of the flour particles is uneven and tends to aggregate. On the other hand, infrared spectral exhibit polysaccharide in pretreated flour is expressed as 1,4 glycosidic linkages, amide I and amide II at bands 1161 cm-1, 1647 cm-1, and 1541 cm-1, respectively.
Development of Car Tyre Air Pressure System (CTAPMS) Using Node MCUESP8266 Board
Authors:   Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat,86400, MALAYSIA, bin Mohd Isha Mohamad Faris , bin Joret Ariffuddin ,   Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat,86400, MALAYSIA, bin Sulong Muhammad Suhaimi ,   Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education,Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, 86400, MALAYSIA
Published: December 2022

CTAPMS is an electronic system designed in this work to monitor the air pressure inside pneumatic tireson various types of vehicles. A crucial issue in monitoring air pressures of a tirewas most users are too lazy and do not check their car tirecondition daily or before starting a journey. As an assist device for the user to monitor their car air tirepressure daily, this project has developed the CTAPMS using a BMP180 sensor and Node MCU 8266 microcontroller board. Based on the system, the measured car air tirepressure can be visualized from the ThingSpeak IoT platform through a smartphone. The performance of the developed system has been validated through aseries of experimental works. The result indicates a reliable measurement with an error of less than 10% as compare to the existing system. Further, this product will be commercialized for future use.
A Study On Conceptual Design of a Drone for Transportation in The Agricultural Sector
Authors:   Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Parit Raja, 86400, MALAYSIA, M. Nor Muhammad Faris , Hassan Mohd Fahrul ,   Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Parit Raja, 86400, MALAYSIA
Published: December 2022

A drone is a fast-growing technology that has been used in many applications in the world. The drone also is a new solution for the transportation process in the agricultural sector. The primary purpose of this project is to explore the potential of drone or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to reduce the dependence on fossil-fueled vehicles to transport the crops within the farm and from the farm to the seller. The use of drones will create lower emission of carbon dioxide and toxic gases that are usually generated by fossil-fueled vehicles. Besides, this research is also essential to reduce the health issues that currently appear from agriculture activities. The objective of this project is to determine the parameters to design a suitable drone for transportation in the agricultural sector. In addition, the design of the drone must be able tocarry a maximum of 10 kg of payload, which can be analyzed by simulation and analysis. The simulation and analysis are performed by SolidWorks software. The conceptual design of the drone is proposed by following the George E. Dieter model of the design process. In addition, a simulation on the strength of the drone components and analysis on the thrust of the motor have been conducted to verify the proposed drone design concept based on the determined parameters. The cost estimation of the drone is about RM17683.65 and the overall weight is 26.823 kg. In conclusion, the drone design concept for transportation in the agricultural sector is proposed as a preliminary study for future works.
Wear Characteristics of 22MnB5 Boron Steel under Friction Micro Pin-On-Disks Test
Authors:   Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan Melaka,Aras 3 dan 4, MenaraPersekutuan, Jalan Persekutuan, Hang Tuah Jaya, 75450 Ayer Keroh, Melaka, MALAYSIA, Rashid Mohd Fairuz , Abu Bakar Hadzley ,   Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Mekanikal dan Pembuatan,Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka,Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, MALAYSIA, Aziz Adam Abdul ,   Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA Masjid Tanah, KM 1, Persiaran, Kampung Paya Lebar, 78300 Masjid Tanah, Melaka, MALAYSIA, Ali Mohd Basri ,   Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Mekanikal dan Pembuatan,Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka,Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, MALAYSI, Abu Bakar Faizal ,   HHA Associates Sdn. Bhd., PN 2370 & 2371, Jalan Rancha-Rancha Lama, 87000 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan, MALAYSIA
Published: December 2022

22MnB5 Boron Steel can be considered as emerged material for high strength and low weight application. This material potentially used in abrasive condition such as cutting tool or brake pad where high friction resistance applies. In this study, the wear characteristics of 22MnB5 was investigated under the frictional tests via micro pin-on-disk. 22MnB5 Boron Steel was prepared the form of round shape within the size of 2.6 mm thickness and 12 mm diameter by using laser cutting. 4 different samples were tested namely blank (sample A), self-hardening heat treatment (sample B), 60 HRC hot stamped (sample C) and 70 HRC hot stamped (sample D). The results show that Coefficient of Friction (COF) increased as the hardness of 22MnB5 decreased. Low COF of 0.2114 recorded for sample D with 70 HRC hardness. The COF increased to 0.24, 0.29 and 0.3 when sample C (60 HRC), sample B (52 HRC) and sample A (45.5 HRC) applied respectively. For pin-on disc test, worn area decreased as the hardness increased. 22MnB5 that prepared with the highest hardness of 70 HRC presented smallest wear area of 700 Âµm x 2400 Âµm. It is followed by 800 Âµm x 2400 Âµm, 1000 Âµm x 2400 Âµm, 1600 Âµm x 2800 Âµm, when sample C, B and A were scratched. Observation on the worn surface revealed delamination of 22MnB5 surface in the form of fragmented flaking debris.
Bird Diversity in Ayer Hitam Utara Forest Reserve, Johor and Implications on Peat Swamp Forest Management Strategies
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Ahmat Nur Sakinah , Norazlimi Nor Atiqah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Muhamad Sa’ed Mohammad Ifratshim ,   Pejabat Hutan Daerah Segamat Johor Utara
Published: December 2022

Ayer Hitam Utara Forest Reserve (AHUFR) is the largest and last existing peat swamp forest in Johor. Peat swamp forest are known to be very important as it serve as a home to variety of flora and fauna, especially the bird species. Other than that, peat swamp forest also prone to forest fire as it become the major threat in Ayer Hitam Utara Forest Reserve during a hot weather or drought (El Nino events). This problem will cause biodiversity loss and threaten bird’s habitat and behaviour since some birds are extremely susceptible to sudden environmental changes. Therefore, effective management need to be implemented on the peat swamp ecosystem in order to conserve the forest as well as the bird species that inhabit the area. Hence, this study was conducted to provide a preliminary checklist of the bird, while identify the threats faced by AHUFR in order to came out with the best management of peat swamp forest to protect the bird and the wildlife in it. The method used in this study are mist-netting, direct observation with the aid of DSLR camera, video camera, binocular, and spotter scope, sound recording and interview with forest ranger for four days. About 15 species was recorded, five species from direct observation and interview method, three species from sound recording, and two species from mist-netting method. From the data, one vulnerable (VU) and near threatened (NT) species was recorded which are Black Hornbill (Anthracoceros malayanus) (VU) and Fluffy-backed Tit-babbler (Macronus ptilosus) (NT) respectively. Both are native to peat swamp forest. In terms of threat, forest fire was identified as a common problem occurring in AHUFR. The bird diversity in AHUFR can be threatened by the forest fire if there are no action or management taken to by various parties as well as spreading the awareness among the communities according to this issue. Therefore, this study suggested few recommendations of best practices to manage peat swamp forest of AHUFR.
GEO-Accumulation Index for Heavy Metals in Groundwater: a Study of Bompai and Sharada Industrial Estates, Kano Metropolis, Nigeria
Authors:   Bayero University, Hassan Fatima Yuguda , Rilwanu Tasi’u Yalwa ,   Bayero University, Usman Bishir ,   College of Natural and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rilwanu Yalwa Ibrahim ,   Sadatu Rimi College of Education
Published: December 2022

The level of concentration of heavy metal in soil is detrimental to groundwater quality in Sharada and Bompai industrial areas. A total of 40 sampling points were selected from both two areas. The digested samples were analysed for As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Co, Ni and Pb using Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) machine. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) was used to model and present the spatiotemporal changes of the pollution sources and factors affecting the levels of pollution. Pollution in water and potential risks introduced by heavy metal accumulation were assessed using Geo-accumulation index. Results indicated that Cadmium and Arsenic are the most vulnerable around Bompai with mean of 0.2-0.4/mg/l and 1.3-1.6 mg/l respectively, Geo-accumulation index mapping showed that Arsenic, Cadmium and Copper to have high accumulation index ranging from strong to very strong (0.99-1.48), (0.01-0.22) and (0.27-0.33) respectively, Cobalt to have moderate contamination in Sharada (wet season) with (-0.39-0.12) while lead and Chromium has the least contamination index (uncontaminated). GIS modelling and mapping indicated that all the heavy metals were found in the groundwater of the two areas but among them Cd is more concentrated. South-western part of the study area confronts the most serious heavy metal pollution, hence the need for groundwater treatment before drinking to avoid dangers associated with heavy metals.
Exploring the Theoretical Gap on Knowledge Work of Knowledge Workers and Skilled Workers in TVET Practices: A Literature Review
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Janis Ilyana , Paimin Aini Nazura ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Alias Maizam ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: December 2022

This article presents a literature review on the theoretical gap of knowledge work between knowledge and skilled workers. There are two primary reasons for conducting this literature review namely the lack of literature on knowledge work for skilled workers and, the poor understanding of their knowledge requirements. Although the requirements for the Industry 4.0 skilled-workers, knowledge work,and innovation are widely discussed in the literature for white-collar jobs, there are scarcely mentioned for blue-collar jobs. Also, the theoretical gap of knowledge between skilled workers and knowledge workers has not been yet addressed, leading to poor public perception of the role of knowledge work in TVET skilled workers. The findings from this literature review may provide insights into the understanding of the theoretical gap and the role of knowledge work for skilled workers and knowledge workers. Seventy-seven articles were reviewed, and inductive thematic analysis was conducted with ATLAS.ti resulting in three major themes, namely, ‘qualification and employment requirement’, ‘management control’, and ‘theoretical and contextual perspectives. The findings indicate that there are differences in knowledge work identified in two groups of workers, nonetheless, support the conclusion that knowledge works are equally crucial for skilled workers to optimise their role. The findings of this study imply that the role of the two groups of workers could not be described interchangeably within a similar working-class andthese findings could be used to create clear distinction in the definition and descriptions of work practicesof knowledge and skilled workers withinthe TVET sectors.
Entrepreneurial Intentions of Vocational Education Students in Indonesia: PLS-SEM Approach
Authors:   Yogyakarta State University, Fawaid Moh , Triyono Mochamad Bruri ,   Yogyakarta State University, Sofyan Herminarto ,   Yogyakarta State University, Nurtanto Muhammad ,   Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Mutohhari Farid ,   Yogyakarta State University, Jatmoko Dwi ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo, Abdul Majid Nuur Wachid ,   Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Rabiman Rabiman ,   Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa
Published: December 2022

Cultivating entrepreneurial intentions in vocational education students is important in preparing graduates ready for entrepreneurship. However, efforts to foster entrepreneurial intentions are still a serious problem in vocational education. This study examines the structural model of the influence of entrepreneurial interest, technological competence, digital marketing, internship experience, self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial personality on entrepreneurial intentions. Ex-post facto research with a structural approach involving 618 vocational education students in Indonesia. Data was collected through a closed questionnaire with a Likert scale of 1-4 distributed using Google Form media. The collected data were analyzed using structural equation model analysis with path analysis and bootstrap methods. The study results show that technological competence, digital marketing, and apprenticeship experiences significantly affect the growth of entrepreneurial intentions. In addition, self-efficacy and entrepreneurial personality also significantly succeeded in mediating the influence of technological competence, digital marketing, and internship experience on entrepreneurial intentions. Teachers as learning facilitators must foster an interest in entrepreneurship as the basic root of the spur to form aspects of competence and experience needed in the business world. This aspect must also be given and strengthened to form a personality in entrepreneurship and strengthen self-efficacy so that the estuary of entrepreneurial intentions inherent in students will be stronger. This research is limited to certain variables based on the current actual theory. Future research needs to examine more deeply the potential influence of other variables that are more effective in growing students' entrepreneurial intentions in vocational education.
The Role of Student Support Systems in Student Integration and Persistence at a TVET College in South Africa
Authors:   University of South Africa, Muchineripi Munyaradzi , Arko-Achemfour Akwasi ,   University of South Africa, Quan-Baffour Kofi Poku ,   University of South Africa
Published: December 2022

Technical Vocational Education and Training Colleges (TVETs) accommodate students from different backgrounds. The diversified student populace encounters challenges that interfere with their integration process and persistence. TVET colleges need to establish a conducive environment that fosters student integration and persistence through student support systems. This qualitative case study comprised three focus groups (18 Students) and student support staff (11) at one TVET College in KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. The obstacles to student integration and persistence are investigated in this case study. The study also explored the various strategies that can be implemented to improve student integration. It emerged from the study that it is necessary for the institution to establish student support services that seek to eliminate obstacles that inhibit student integration and persistence to ensure student success. It was further noted that the institution’s student support system could not sufficiently address the factors that inhibit student integration and persistence. The paper’s findings indicate that several strategies, such as improvement in infrastructure and recruiting more qualified staff, could improve student integration and persistence at the TVET College in question.
FORMATION OF COMPETENCES AND SOFT SKILLS WHEN PERFORMING A GROUP ASSIGNMENT ON THE DISCIPLINE «DATABASE»
Authors: Pakhomova V.
Published: December 2022

Запропонована методика «SoftSkillsDatabase» щодо формування компетентностей та соціальних навичок у здобувачів спеціальності «Комп’ютерна інженерія» при виконанні групового завдання з дисципліни «Бази даних», що складається із наступних етапів: 1) вивчен
MEASUREMENT OF THE EFFECTIVE SCATTERING SURFACE OF A LOCAL OBJECTS BY SUBSURFACE SOUNDING RADAR
Authors:   Surgut State University, 628400, Lenin Ave., 1, Shoshin E.L.
Published: December 2022

The analysis of scattering characteristics of reference reflectors buried in the ground is carried out. Bistatic scattering diagrams of metal spheres with a small ratio of the length of the irradiating field and the radius of the sphere are given. The dependences of the EPR of the disk on its radius and depth of immersion in sand are calculated. The results of a georadara study of the scattering characteristics of a metal disk are described. The algorithm of aperture synthesis and the Hilbert transform in the formation of a radar image of a local object in the near irradiation zone are investigated. A technique for measuring the EPR of a local object using its radar image and external calibration data has been developed. The results of measuring the EPR of various cylindrical objects are presented.
A Legal Study for the Revitalization of Local Autonomy
Authors:   Korean Public Land Law Association, Moon Jae Tae
Published: December 2022

The Residents' Self-Governing Council is an organization comprised of representatives of residents to perform matters concerning self-governing activities in accordance with the ideology of residents' autonomy. The Residents' Self-Governing Committee has been introduced and operated since 1999 to expand the direct participation of residents. However, the Residents' Self-Governing Council, which supplemented the existing problems and expanded its roles and functions, is introduced and operated. For the successful operation of the local autonomy system, it is necessary to vitalize the residents' self-government meeting through the voluntary and high participation of residents in local administration. In order to realize this premise, the rapid settlement of the local self-government system is required. However, concerns are being raised that the expansion of self-governing functions through the residents' self-governing council will have a negative impact, such as infringement on the positive functions of the existing local councils and local governments, which have been operated based on the principle of representative democracy. Such concerns can be attributed to the distrust of residents' understanding of the system and the ability to execute it, inconsistency with the recent expansion of special self-governing bodies, and disagreement about the legislative purpose of the system. Therefore, rather than a rapid expansion of the establishment of the Residents' Self-Governing Council, it is necessary to consider the problems that arise during the operation of the existing local autonomy system from the perspective of supplementing and careful introduction.Hereinafter, as a way to successfully operate the local government system, an effective plan to expand the role of the local government council is to be derived.
Tax Improvement for Inmates for Public Utilities
Authors:   Korean Public Land Law Association, KIM NAM WOOK
Published: December 2022

So-called project operators such as the State, local governments, Land and Housing Corporation, and Urban Development Corporation implement public projects based on the Land Compensation Act, the Urban Development Act, the Housing Site Development Promotion Act, etc., tourism complexes, logistics complexes, etc. are being developed or constructed. Recently, public service projects have been delayed due to the increase in expropriation decisions, objection rulings, and administrative lawsuits filed by project operators regarding the compensation for losses from public service projects. In addition, despite the increasing number of lands of unknown ownership due to the impact of low birth rate and population aging and the decrease in land use desire due to movement from non-urban areas to urban areas, there are limitations in promoting smooth public projects by temporarily applying the Act on Special Measures for Registration of Ownership Transfer. , the economic cost is increasing. To clarify that capital gains tax, business income tax, other income tax, corporate tax, value-added tax, inheritance tax, gift tax, etc. are imposed according to the concept of transfer following the expropriation of land, etc. A special taxation system under the Restriction Act will be considered. By comparatively examining legislative cases in the United States, France, Canada, Japan, etc. on the special taxation system based on public expropriation, we present Korea's tax improvement points. In the case of land, etc., when a purchase by agreement is concluded within 6 months from the date of request for the purchase by agreement or real estate is transferred for public service use within 2 years due to alternative acquisition through land expropriation, a special limit of KRW 100 million per year is limited to KRW 300 million for 5 years A deduction system should be introduced. In addition, as the promotion of public utility projects is delayed due to the land of unknown owner and a lot of administrative expenses are required, the Act on Special Measures for the Use of Unknown Owner is enacted and special taxation system for land of unknown owner as in Japanese legislation. should be institutionalized. In addition, if the inmate files an objection or an administrative litigation when the project operator expropriates land, etc. for public works, the amount of compensation for losses is increased by adding the management principle while maintaining the principle of determination of the timing of attributing income and expenses. In such cases, it shall be the date of final judgment or final judgment of the objection, and if the amount of compensation for loss has not changed or has been reduced, it shall be regarded as the date on which the project operator deposits according to the judgment of expropriation.
A study on the copyright protection for the director
Authors:   Korean Public Land Law Association, Hong Wan Sik , Moon Sun-Ah
Published: December 2022

A director of the musical or theater is the person responsible for the all element of a performance. But the copyrights of the musical or theater director is not protected by the Korean Copyrights Act. First of all terms of copyright, the term “work” means a creative production that expresses human thoughts and emotions and the term “author” means a person who creates a work. The right of the director of the musical or theater is regulated as a performer not an author. According to the Copyrights Act §2②, the term “performer” means a person who gives a stage performance by expressing works through acting, dancing, musical playing, singing, narrating, reciting or other artistic means or by expressing things other than works in a similar way, including a person who conducts, directs or supervises a stage performance. Thus a director of the musical or theater is a performer and the rights of the director is protected as the neighboring copyright. But the director who contribute their thinking and insights to play or musical performance might contribute creatively to a production is protected as the copyright. A theater production or a musical production can be broken into two parts, the words on the page and the work on stage. The directors right about the work on stage shall be protected as the writers right about the words on the page can be protected. The current copyright statutes seem easily to accommodate co-authorship. A director’s copyright would instigate a complex, cumbersome array of derivative copyrights that would stymie and ultimately prevent multiple productions of a playwright’s script.
Legislative Policy Tasks for Appraisal Industry Professional Training and Convergence Education
Authors:   Korean Public Land Law Association, Heo Kang Moo
Published: December 2022

The appraisal industry has grown into a value evaluation industry centered on national land development such as real estate along with the history of economic growth. However, recently in the appraisal market, real estate market price information services have diversified, and proptech appraisal corporations using fourth industrial revolution technologies such as AI and big data have a tendency of growing. Appraisal experts are in demand for economic and industrial development in various areas such as appraisal corporations, financial institutions, agricultural cooperatives, LH, and SOC public corporations such as local public corporation, and public officials in charge of official prices. However, domestic universities and graduate schools do not have departments and majors that grant ‘bachelor's degrees for appraisal’ independently and so, to pass the appraiser test, the students who have taken various majors should rely on private appraiser institutes and test books in order to pass the exam for the appraisal experts. Therefore, the demand for experts related to appraisal at home and abroad is expected to continue to grow due to structural changes in the appraisal market with the advent of the 4th Industrial Revolution and, according to this, the ‘Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’ and ‘Korea Association of Property Appraisers’ need to actively respond to the development of appraisal convergence talent having professionalism. This study is a part of the policy model of the detailed implementation plan of both ‘the improvement plan to strengthen the competitiveness of the appraisal industry’ and that of ‘the first basic plan for promoting the real estate service industry (2021-2025)’, which is proposed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and its purpose is to suggest the model of ‘human resources development project in the form of collaboration between ministries’ as a policy of the experts development in the appraisal industry and the convergence education.
A Study on Deteriorated and Defective Buildings, the Judgment Criteria for Redevelopment and Reconstruction Projects Implementation
Authors:   Korean Public Land Law Association, Jeong Hoe Gun
Published: December 2022

The redevelopment/reconstruction project is a project to improve the residential environment and urban environment, and it can be said that it is a project that improves the quality of life of the people by creating a pleasant environment. In addition, these projects are implemented in order to provide housing for the people. The redevelopment/reconstruction project will not be implemented without development profits. For redevelopment/reconstruction projects, the floor area ratio will be relaxed when implementing redevelopment/reconstruction projects for housing supply and development profits. However, in the process of implementing the project, there are cases where it is delayed or stopped due to conflicts between residents, causing damage to the project operator and union members. Residents' conflict arises from the Designation of improvement zone for the implementation of redevelopment and reconstruction projects. Since the Designation of improvement zone must have a certain ratio of old and defective buildings, disputes arise as to whether the designation is justified. In this regard, residents will claim the cancellation or invalidity of the designation of improvement zone. Therefore, the standards for old and defective buildings, which are the criteria for redevelopment and reconstruction, play a very important role. The Act on the improvement of urban areas is not clearly stipulated in this regard, but is stipulated in the . In reality, redevelopment and reconstruction projects are being carried out in accordance with the regulations of city/Do ordinances. In order to smoothly implement the redevelopment/reconstruction project, it must first be clearly and specifically delegated from the same statute to a city/Do ordinance. In the future, it should be possible to rationally promote redevelopment and reconstruction projects by amending the Act on the improvement of urban areas and city/Do ordinances in line with the 4th industrial age.
Vice Epistemology, Norm Maintenance and Epistemic Evasiveness
Authors: Piovarchy Adam
Published: December 2022

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Does Being A 'Bad Feminist' Make Me A Hypocrite? Politics, Commitments and Moral Consistency
Authors: Piovarchy Adam
Published: December 2022

A ‘bad feminist’ is someone who has feminist ideals and values but who falls short of them. Since bad feminists exhibit an inconsistency between what they say and what they do, this can generate worries about hypocrisy. This article investigates whether and when bad feminists—as well as members of other political movements—ought to worry they are being hypocritical. It first provides a diagnosis of why worries about hypocrisy seem more common in the political arena. I argue that hypocrisy consists in being insufficiently committed to the values entailed by one’s pronouncements. It is particularly hard to assess what constitutes sufficient commitment in politics because many issues are multi-factorial, overdetermined, and involve numerous competing considerations, making it difficult to assess how genuine commitments to values should manifest in behaviour. Since there are many ways that one can act inconsistently with their pronouncements, mere inconsistency is not a signal of hypocrisy, particularly if one is disposed to take on costs to further feminist ends. I also consider and respond to a number of considerations against calling out hypocrisy, including worries about our accuracy, worries about the effects such accusations have on discourse, and worries about how accusations incentivise particular kinds of behaviour.
Epistemic Health, Epistemic Immunity and Epistemic Inoculation
Authors: Piovarchy Adam
Published: December 2022

This paper introduces three new concepts: epistemic health, epistemic immunity, and epistemic inoculation. Epistemic health is a measure of how well an entity (e.g. person, community, nation) is functioning with regard to various epistemic goods or ideals. It is constituted by many different factors (e.g. possessing true beliefs, being disposed to make reliable inferences), is improved or degraded by many different things (e.g. research funding, social trust), and many different kinds of inquiry are relevant to its study. Epistemic immunity is the robustness with which an entity is resistant to performing certain kinds of epistemic activity, such as questioning certain ideas, believing certain sources, or making certain inferences. Epistemic inoculation occurs when social, political or cultural processes cause an entity to become immune to engaging in certain epistemic activities. After outlining each of these concepts, we close by considering some of the risks associated with attempts to improve others’ epistemic health.
Focus on opportunities and adaptive performance: The importance of distinguishing between subjective and objective performance measures
Authors: Stasielowicz Lukasz
Published: December 2022

People who perceive more opportunities in their occupational future often report better well-being and motivation. A positive correlation with performance has also been reported, but until now, only the relationship with two broad performance dimensions, task and contextual performance, has been examined extensively. Furthermore, performance ratings often rely on self-reports, which can be biased. The present study (N = 258) helps close these research gaps. First, it examines the relationship between focus on opportunities and a specific performance facet (i.e., adaptive performance). Second, performance is assessed both subjectively and objectively. The distinction proved critical. After adjusting for education, focus on opportunities was related to self-reported adaption to change, but there was no substantial evidence that focus on opportunities promotes objective adaptive performance . Thus, it cannot yet be recommended to use focus on opportunities in organizational and educational contexts for selecting and training highly adaptable employees or students.
Effect of pre-sowing seed treatment with polyfunctional products on the chlorophyll and nitrogen content in winter wheat plants in the conditions of the Stavropol Territory
Authors: Simatin T. V. , Bildieva Е. А. , Eroshenko F. V. , Kalashnikova А. А.
Published: December 2022

The article presents the results of studies on the effectiveness of pre-sowing treatment of winter wheat seeds with multifunctional preparations Icar Sids, Sprintalga and Microfol Combi, conducted at the experimental field and in the laboratory of the Department of Plant Physiology of the North Caucasian FNAC in 2018–2021. The soil of the experimental site is ordinary medium–sized low–humus heavy loamy black soil, with very low availability of mineral nitrogen, medium – mobile phosphorus, insufficient – exchange potassium. The weather of the research area characterized by large amplitude of annual fluctuations in air temperature and precipitation. Weather conditions in 2018–2021 differed, both in the amount of precipitation and in the temperature regime. Studies were carried out in order to identify the physiological features of grain harvest formation during pre-sowing treatment of winter wheat seeds with multifunctional preparations on ordinary black soil of the Central Caucasus. To achieve this goal, the chlorophyll content in the organs of winter wheat plants was studied by extracting pigments with 96 % ethyl alcohol, nitrogen content in plants, account­ing for yield and studying the structure of the crop. It was found that pre-sowing treatment of winter wheat seeds with multifunctional preparations contributed to an increase in the concentration of photosynthetic pigments in plant organs by 4.3–17.9 %, and also influenced the consumption of mineral elements, increasing the nitrogen content in plants by an average of 15.6–42 %, depending on the phase of wheat development, which ultimately led to an increase in yield by 0.22–0.37 t/ha. The cost of preparations used for pre-sowing treatment of winter wheat seeds increased production costs by 167–349 rubles /ha, but due to the resulting crop increase, profit increased by 3099–4905 rubles /t, and the profitability of grain production by 9.2–14.1%.