bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Proses Transaski Jual Beli Rumah oleh Novel Home Sweet Loan karya Almira Bastari
Authors: Tias Mughnii Nur Aisyah  , Eva Dwi Kurniawan
Published: February 2024

This research aims to analyze the buying and selling of houses and land in the city of Jakarta in elite areas, where the average employee income is only single digits in front of millions of rupiah which influences the needs and savings of employees in the novel Home Sweet Loan by Almira Bastira. The data source is the novel Home Sweet by Almira Bastira. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The data used is dialogue data between characters in the novel Home Sweet Loan by Almira Bastira. Data collection is carried out by reading, observing and analyzing. Some of the analytical research results presented by this author are in the big city, namely DKI Jakarta, such as the debate about buying a residential house to live in according to income which of course varies for each person, as well as the problem of getting a house to live in by considering how to buy it. in cash, mortgage, or rental to get a house, building, apartment or flat.
Working standard gas saving system for in-situ CO2 and CH4 measurements and calculation method for concentrations and their uncertainty
Authors: Sasakawa Motoki , Tsuda Noritsugu , Machida Toshinobu , Arshinov Mikhail , Davydov Denis , Fofonov Aleksandr , Belan Boris
Published: February 2024

Abstract. We have developed a container system for in-situ measurement of CO2 and CH4 that significantly reduces the consumption of working standard gases to a level less than one order of magnitude smaller than that required by a common method. It uses on-site compressed air to track the baseline drift of sensors. JR-STATION (Japan-Russia Siberian Tall Tower Inland Observation Network) consisted of this system installed at nine sites in Siberia. The system acquires semi-continuous data by recording several minutes of averaged data after gas replacement time. We have updated the calculation method for deriving CO2 and CH4 concentrations to determine their uncertainty for each data simultaneously. Furthermore, we estimated the system's reproducibility based on the repeated measurement of on-site compressed air. The CO2 and CH4 concentration reproducibility mostly varied by less than 0.2 ppm and five ppb, respectively. Uncertainties of time-averaged data were sometimes higher than the measurement uncertainty for each period, suggesting that the data include atmospheric variability during the measurement period of several minutes. Data users should consider the difference between the two uncertainties to select optimal data, depending on their focusing spatial scale. The CO2 and CH4 data measured with the NDIR and the tin dioxide sensor exhibited good agreement with those measured by the CRDS, respectively.
RESCHEDULLING PROYEK PERKUATAN STRUKTUR DERGAMA BERLIAN TANJUNG PERAK SURABAYA MENGGUNAKAN MICROSOFT PROJECT
Authors: Rizal Mohammad Rizal Mantovani
Published: February 2024

Dalam pelaksanaaan suatu proyek terkadang tidak berjalan dengan baik, karena adanya kendala yang menghambat pekerjaan-pekerjaan yang ada. Salah satu kendala yang sering ditemui dilapangan pada proyek Perkuatan Struktur Dermaga Berlian Tanjung Perak Surabaya adalah kondisi cuaca yang tidak menentu, hal ini dikarenakan dalam melakukan perencanaan awal pihak perencana kurang mempertimbangkan kondisi cuaca yang akan terjadi pada waktu pelaksanaan proyek ini. Dampak yang timbul dikarenakan keterlambatan ini adalah bertambahnya durasi dan anggaran biaya pelaksanaan proyek. Sehingga dalam mengatasi hal tersebut dilakukan rescheduling yang diharapkan menghasilkan jadwal yang logis dan realistis. Banyak metode yang digunakan dalam melakukan penjadwalan, dimana metode tersebut diharapkan dapat mempermudah dalam melakukan perencanaan penjadwalan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menghitung hasil durasi yang dibutuhkan dalam pelaksanaan proyek setelah dilakukan reschedulling. Jenis penelitian ini bersifat analitik. Pengumpulan data berupa data sekunder seperti jadwal dan Rencana Anggaran Biaya (RAB) dilakukan dengan meminta langsung data yang dibutuhkan kepada pihak terkait, kemudian dilakukan evaluasi jadwal awal, dilanjutkan dengan penyusunan jadwal baru dengan menggunakan alat bantu Microsoft Project dengan menggunakan metode Critical Path Method (CPM). Hasil dari penelitian ini didapatkan durasi rescheduling selama 99 hari, lebi cepat 22 hari dari durasi rencana awal yang terealisasi yakni 121 hari.

 

Kata Kunci : Reschedulling, RAB, Microsoft Project
ANALISIS PELEBARAN RUAS JALAN CIOMAS - MANDALAWANGI
Authors: Anisarida An An , Nasayyidah Sopian Lathifah
Published: February 2024

Jalan di Indonesia secara konstan mengalami peningkatan seiring dengan pertumbuhan penduduk, pergerakan arus serta volume lalu lintas. Jalan yang memiliki fungsi sebagai sarana penghubung antara manusia dengan tata guna lahan agar dapat meningkatkan kapasitas jalan maka diperlukan pelebaran. Jalan Ciomas – Mandalawangi merupakan jalan provinsi yang selalu di jadikan jalan alternative untuk menuju kawasan wisata di sekitar lokasi, saat ini kondisi lebar jalan exsisting nya belum sesuai standar jalan provinsi di mana lebar minimal kurang lebih 8 meter sehingga di perlukan suatu penanganan dengan cara melebarkan ruas jalan Ciomas – Mandalawangi guna memperlancar arus lalulintas di ruas jalan tersebut. Perencanaan pelebaran jalan ini menggunakan Metode Pt-T-01-2002-B/AASTHO 1993. Dari hasil analisa dapat disimpulkan diperoleh tebal lapis permukaan Laston adalah AC-WC 4 cm, AC-BC 6 cm, tebal Lapis Pondasi Atas (Agregat) kelas A dengan CBR 100% adalah 16 cm, Lapis pondasi bawah (sirtu) kelas B dengan CBR 50% adalah 24 cm dengan umur rencana 20 tahun.
Controlled folding of single chain nanoparticles via precision photochemistry
Authors:   , Mohamed Irshadeen Ishrath
Published: February 2024

The wavelength-resolved photoreactivity of two chromophores, i.e. pyrene-chalcone and leuco methylene blue, is initially established separately via individual photochemical action plots. The orthogonality windows of the system incorporating both chromophores are established via a dual action plot, accounting for any interaction between the two chromophores, such as sensitization or attenuation of light. The knowledge of the orthogonal windows is subsequently translated to the realm of materials by the orthogonal folding of distinct polymer chains into single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) from the same reaction mixture in a sequence-independent fashion.
Fully autonomous precision drone landing and recharging
Authors:   , Smith Geoffrey John
Published: February 2024

This thesis is about what it takes to allow a drone to be always ready to fly. It attempts to answer the question of how we might reliably and autonomously land and recharge in a harsh environment perhaps hundreds of kilometres from human intervention. The thesis explores a three-stage landing and recharging technique and attempts to quantify just how precisely we need to land by measuring results over more than a hundred autonomous flights, landings and recharge missions.
Application of alumina nanofibers as adsorbents: The removal of mercury (II) and lead (II) from aqueous solutions
Authors:   , Houston Rebecca
Published: February 2024

This research sets out to design and synthesise novel amine functionalised alumina nanofibers for the rapid and effective removal of mercury (II) and lead (II) ions from aqueous solutions. Characterisation techniques established the successful synthesis of ultra-fine, crystalline alumina nanofibers and confirmed the binding of the heavy metals to the nanofiber. Batch adsorption tests proved the removal of lead and mercury to be highly successful, removing almost 100 per cent of the ions at a concentration of 2.5mg per L.
Enabling TCP/IP communications over high frequency communication links
Authors:   , DMello Alvin Thomas
Published: February 2024

High frequency (HF) communications have been the only wireless communication medium for beyond line of sight communication in a satellite denied environment. Defence and Emergency Disaster Recovery organisations have been the primary users of HF for decades. Due to its unreliable nature, HF has been primarily used for voice and low speed basic data. This research enables the most widely used IP based protocol, TCP/IP, over HF networks enhancing collaboration and flexibility in operations utilising HF systems. It examines the limitations of IP-based communications in HF channels and proposes an improved HF-TCP model.
Stenger, Gerhardt. Le Triomphe des lumières. Perrin, 2024
Authors: Woodward Servanne
Published: February 2024

Résumé: Published in 2024, this book is one among a series of current reappraisals concerning the Enlightenment (Antoine Lilti or Robert Darnton, for instance) to question the impact of the philosophers and authors of the Encyclopédie, their ideas of universalism and how much their novel ideas contributed to the advent of the 1789 French revolution.  Gerhardt Stenger offers an elegant and lively portrait of the encyclopedists, their personal and financial situations, and their motives for their participating in the translation of Chambers. He addresses the questions of universalism (and perhaps tenets of decolonization) from the historical frame of the advent of the Enlightenment, as centered on the epic developments and battles of l’Encyclopédie. As well, through Diderot’s alliances, his mails to his mistress, his strategies, we gain an intimate portrait of the man and his emotions regarding his engagement in the encyclopedic project. Stenger’s book is at once intensely scholarly and eminently accessible, in fact a great teaching tool for graduates and undergraduate students alike. Rousseau’s interferences will be at once more shocking, and yet intelligent and reasonable. Stenger discusses carefully selected encyclopedic articles representative of nodal disputes, such as the respective and conception of “citizen” (Diderot versus Rousseau), leading to a citizenship of rights (human rights eventually) as well as duties. For sure you will also laugh at the depiction of Diderot and d’Alembert occasional disputes. Stenger tells us about this adventure in such a way that we perceive what life possibly entailed in terms of writing and publishing, the compulsory homage to religion and power, and as well, how ministers, playwriters, powerful encyclopedic allies and enemies shaped the volumes or simply protected and championed them or failed one way or the other.
Political and gender narratives: An immersion in contemporary Italy through the social lens on women leaders
Authors: Battista Daniele
Published: February 2024

This article presents a comparative analysis between two prominent figures in contemporary Italian politics, Giorgia Meloni and Elly Schlein, with a particular focus on the gender dynamics that permeate their political context and influence their public trajectory. Through an in-depth exploration of their political narratives, the analysis centers on the use of gender as a central element in both leaders' strategies. The initial phase of the analysis involved a quantitative assessment conducted through social data analysis to understand the extent of online presence and influence of the two political figures under examination. Only subsequently are the discourses and public communications related to women, family, and gender issues highlighted and analyzed. This research aims to provide a unique perspective on how political and gender positions influence politics and contribute to an understanding of contemporary political dynamics in Italy
Conceito de efeito de isolamento e análise das competências nas reformas educacionais
Authors: Melo Alessandro de , Pelissari Lucas Barbosa
Published: February 2024

Este artigo trata de um estudo teórico e exploratório sobre as possibilidades do uso do conceito de efeito de isolamento, desenvolvido pelo filósofo marxista grego Nicos Poulantzas (1936-1979), para a análise da noção de competências nas reformas educacionais neoliberais, mais especificamente na Reforma do Ensino Médio (REM). O conceito de efeito de isolamento de Poulantzas auxilia a jogar luz no caráter individualista da formação das novas gerações, adaptadas a um cenário de crise estrutural que caracteriza esse período histórico. Esse caráter pode ser verificado na REM em vários aspectos: nas próprias competências advindas da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), replicadas na REM; na equivalência dos direitos e objetivos de aprendizagem às competências e habilidades; na ênfase no projeto de vida e no empreendedorismo. A tese defendida é que o efeito de isolamento como efeito mediado das competências retira dos sujeitos o horizonte de seu pertencimento à classe social, reduzindo a concepção de mundo à vida individual, aos próprios interesses e necessidades de competição para superar a crise, aprofundando, com isso, uma sociabilidade individualista. Nesse sentido, as competências subjetivas sobredeterminam as competências de conhecimentos, esvaziando, assim, o papel de formação humana da educação.
Analysis Of The Application Of The Full Costing Method In Calculating The Cost Of Goods Produced (Cogs) Caftan For Determining Selling Prices
Authors: Candrika Dwi , Alam Iskandar Ali
Published: February 2024

This research was carried out to analyze the application of the full costing method in calculating the cost of produced (COGS) of caftans for determining selling prices. This research was carried out at the Viahijab Store using qualitative analysis techniques, where data has collected through interviews, observations, and literature studies. From the results of research that has carried out, the calculation of the cost of produced (COGS) and selling price using company calculations produces lower prices when compared to using the full costing method. Where the results of selling price calculations using the company method produce Rp. 186,540.3 per Caftan, while the calculation results from full costing are Rp. 200,040.3 per piece, this shows a difference of Rp. 13,500 per piece of Caftan. This is due to the difference in cost between the company method and the full costing method.
Is There a Trade-off Between Sustainability and Competition Goals in Public Procurement? Evidence from Slovenia
Authors: Jovanović Predrag , Radojičić Milan , Molnar Dejan , Matas Sašo
Published: February 2024

Over the past decade, public procurement goals have expanded from obtaining free competition and lowest prices to achieving objectives of “horizontal” policies that take into account ecological and social aspects. However, the Tinbergen Rule states that one instrument should be matched with one goal, while using one instrument for achieving multiple goals would undermine its effectiveness. In this paper, we will examine whether implementation of “horizontal” public procurement policies related to green public procurement, socially responsible public procurement and the promotion of micro, small and medium enterprises’ participation affect achievement of the “primary” public procurement goal of free competition. Our study is based on empirical data on more than 65,000 public procurements carried out in Slovenia during the period 2016-2019.
Modelling Prediction of Cities Real Estate Price Trend Using Recurrent Neural Network: A Case of Dar es Salaam City
Authors: Kalinga Ellen , Nyamle Ezekiel , Abdalla Abdi
Published: February 2024

Real estate refers to a class of real property such as land and its associated infrastructure. The prediction of real estate prices in cities, which is affected by a number of parameters, is an open research problem. The lack of reliable and effective tools for price forecasting in real estate, especially in residential housing, can adversely affect investment flows and the growth of the real estate sector. Taking Tanzania as an example, the price prediction practices rely on human suggestions that are prone to personal bias and subjective to price hysteria for personal gain and impact consumer expectations. To address the challenge, this paper designed a real estate price trend prediction model for the cities using Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN) with a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM). The study identified the factors influencing real estate property prices, including size, location, time, property quality, accompanied services, market nature, price of land, cost of building materials, and value for money. However, the study spotted the size, price, location, and time as key factors in predicting price trends when using RNN-LSTM. The results show that the proposed RNN-LSTM model performed better with 50% MSE less compared to the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). In computing the price trend per location, the model prediction accuracy was 97.45%, 79.23%, and 53.8% for the high class, middle class, and low class, respectively, resulting in an average prediction accuracy of 76.8%
Aquaculture in Hydropower Reservoirs
Authors: Macharia Racheal , Jori Eliot
Published: February 2024

There is an undoubtedly existing relationship between water, energy, and food and their interaction with the natural environment and mankind. Climate change is the talk of the day in global development discussions as it intensifies water shortages, energy, poverty, food shortages, and environmental degradation. Currently, most of the hydropower dams constructed in Africa are majorly built to store water for agricultural purposes, control flooding, and generate electricity. Notable projects include the seven forks hydropower stations located on the Tana River in Kenya; Aswan high dam in Egypt; Grand Renaissance dam in Ethiopia; Kariba dam in Zimbabwe and Akosombo in Ghana. Since agriculture is the major source of livelihood in Africa, the construction of dams is key for socio-economic development. Many countries in Africa have adopted crop farming and livestock farming but have neglected fish farming. Fish farming is mainly carried out in the natural water resources which highly makes it to be at risk within a climate change ecosystem. Climate change has led to the high and low fluctuation of water levels in the natural water bodies. This highly affects fish farming negatively and has led to the extinction of some fish species. To curb the problems faced by fish farming arising from climate change there is a need to create mitigation measures to ensure an adequate supply of fish in Africa. One of the mitigation measures is incorporating caged aquaculture in hydropower dams. Having caged fish farming will not only increase the fish supply but also increase income generation and food security across Africa. The paper followed a desktop research approach and provide detailed analysis of the relations between the availability of water, energy, and food in regard to fish production. A proposed conceptual framework for caged aquaculture systems was presented in this study as a means of promoting sustainability in food and agricultural production. The study further provided feasible climate-friendly food systems and blue justice approaches that can be adopted by the key stakeholders.
Employment of Intelligent Predictive Maintenance on Thermal Power Plant Component Parts Taking Condenser Vacuum as a Case Study
Authors: Ajewole Titus , Onarinde Opeyemi , Agboola Mutiu , Alao Adedapo , Momoh Omonowo
Published: February 2024

This work proposes deployment of machine learning in the maintenance of individual constituent parts of steam power plant assemblages. With the condenser vacuum of a steam turbine (in a six-turbine plant assemblage) taken as a case study, information on the past operating parameters of the selected plant component was used to forecast its future working condition. Based on Exponential Gaussian Process of Regression, a model was developed, trained using the diachronic operational data, and employed in determining the future. A quantitative evaluation was employed to provide the distribution of the test values of the data about the lines of regression, as well as to measure the prediction accuracy of the model. The results show MAE and RMSE values are 6.1602 and 7.9286 respectively during the training; while for the prediction, the values are 92.6544 and 92.7235 respectively. It is concluded that modern power plants with myriads of instrumentation and data acquisition mechanisms can leverage on the approach of this study to model and plan the maintenance scheme that best suits and fits individual component units of power plants, since understanding of the anticipatory values of operational parameters helps to determine the likelihood of components failures.
Renewable Energy Potential Assessment for Improving Electric Power Availability in Urban Area: A Case of Msigani Ward in Ubungo Municipal, Tanzania
Authors: Kiiza Respicius Clemence , Kagambo Salum Paul , Kusekwa Mashauri Adam
Published: February 2024

The demand for electricity in urban areas of the developing countries like Tanzania is increasing rapidly due to factors such as increasing population, expansion of economic activities and industrialization. Msigani ward is one of the fourteen (14) administrative urban wards in Ubungo Municipal, Dar es Salaam, located at latitude 6.8031 o S and longitude 39.1188 o E. Recently, there has been observed increase in power demand in this ward. This in turn has caused a supply deficit that sometimes led to large number of interruptions caused by frequent power outage and load shedding. The total capacity of the national grid is limited by long-standing drought. Therefore, the study whose results have been presented in this paper, focused on the assessment of renewable energy resources potential comprising solar and wind that can be used in improving electric power availability in urban areas particularly in Msigani ward. Wind speed data and solar insolation level for a long term of the past twelve years (2010-2021) acquired from NASA Power Data Access Viewer were used in this study. The study considered the worst-case scenarios for monthly solar insolation and wind speeds in order to have sustainable energy system at the time of little wind or solar. Homer Pro software was used for simulation and optimization of renewable energy resources. The study revealed that there is enough potential of wind and solar which can generate electricity for Msigani ward and supplement to the national grid. The cost simulation shows that the system can provide a cost of energy (COE) of $0.0399 per kWh TZS 93.3 per kWh which is lower in comparison to the residential grid tariff of TZS 350/kWh for residential consumers using above 75 kWh per month.
Measuring Change in Undergraduate Students’ Attitudes towards On-line Exams Depending on Gender and Some Technological Variables
Authors: Ocak Gürbüz , Karakuş Gülçin
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine and compare how undergraduate students’ attitudes towards on-line exams vary depending on gender and some technological variables. This study was carried out by using a survey method. As data collection tool, the Undergraduate Students Attitude Scale Towards On-line Exams which consists of 21 items, each with five response alternatives covering attitudes of undergraduate students towards on-line exams was used. Scale was developed by Ocak & Karakuş (2022).In this research, scale was administered to 1361 undergraduate school students from four different universities 2020–2021 academic year in Turkey. The convenience sampling method was used for selecting participants. The data were analyzed by One-Way ANOVA and independent-sample t- tests using a statistical package program (SPSS 10.0). As a result, Wi-Fi-using undergraduate students had higher attitude scores in Taking Precautions, Individual Characteristics dimensions and in total scores of USASOE. Female undergraduate students had higher attitude scores in the Taking Precautions dimension. Moreover, students who spend more hours on the internet had higher attitude scores and in  on-line exams computer using students also had higher attitudes.Finally, in the Taking Precautions dimension, students who always or sometimes attend on-line courses had more positive attitudes than the ones who never attend on-line courses.
Fostering Responsible Behavior Online- Relevance of Cyber Ethics Education
Authors: T Santhosh , K Thiyagu
Published: February 2024

The role of ethics becomes even more significant given the huge advent and increase of cyber-criminal activities in cyberspace. It has become an urgent necessity to curb the menace of unethical practices in cyberspace and contribute ethical guidelines to a safe and secure digital environment. To minimize the growth of cybercrimes and unethical issues online, users must understand how existing societal norms and ethics can be extended according to the challenges posed by ethical dilemmas in cyberspace. Hence, understanding the importance of cyber ethics in daily life has become essential than ever before. Cyber ethics implies the rules of social engagement and responsibility in cyberspace; it is really about social responsibility in cyberspace and it is aimed at inculcating knowledge of responsible behavior in man when using the online environment. This paper is an attempt to provide an overview of the relevance of cyber ethics education in fostering responsible behavior online.
STUDY ON A PATIENT- ORIENTED APPROACH TO BUILD PATIENT SATISFACTION IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Khanra Nivedita , Sadhu Dr. Goutam
Published: February 2024

Patient-centered service constitutes the fundamental value of the healthcare industry. Nowadays, hospitals not only deliver medical treatment but also must address the imperative of increasing patient satisfaction. It is crucial for hospitals to understand how to assess service attributes from the patient's viewpoint in order to comprehend their needs and effectively fulfill them. Therefore, managers need to be adept at adopting the patient's perspective, listening to the voice of the customer (VOC), to maintain competitiveness and foster growth in the business.
ASSESSING REASONS FOR DELAY OF RENAL FUNCTION TEST IN OPD PATIENTS OF ABEER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, KOZHIKODE
Authors: Ravindran Aathira , Sodani Dr. P.R.
Published: February 2024

Laboratory services play a crucial role in determining the appropriate dosage for treatment, identifying the pathogens causing diseases, assessing electrolyte levels in the blood, understanding the sensitivity and resistance of bacteria to antibiotics, and identifying patient allergies to prevent adverse drug reactions. Additionally, laboratory services contribute to research and development. In contemporary medical practice, diagnostic services are integral for delivering accurate information, with over 75% of medical treatments relying on precise diagnostic results. The organization’s laboratory services are aligned with its clinical offerings, featuring a well-designed and modern department equipped with state-of-the-art technology [1].
ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN RASIO PROFITABILITAS ANTARA PT. XL AXIATA, TBK DENGAN PT. TELEKOMUNIKASI INDONESIA, TBK
Authors: Angriani Anggi , Alwi Alwi
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis perbandingan rasio profitabilitas antara PT. Xl Axiata, Tbk Dengan PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk. Jenis penelitian ini adalah koparatif dengan menggunakan data kuantitatif dari sumebr data sekunder. Instrument penelitian berupa daftar tabel dengan populasi sepenlitian sebanyak 16 tahun dan PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk sejak terdaftar di BEI dari tahun 1995 sampai dengan tahun 2021 yaitu selama 26 tahun dan sampel selama 10 tahun yaitu dari tahun 2012 sampai dengan tahun 2021. Teknik sampling yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dokumentasi dan studi pustaka. Teknik analisa data yang digunakan yaitu uji independent sample test. Hasil penelitian menujukan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan Return On Asset (ROA), Return On Equity (ROE)  dan Net Profit Margin (NPM) antara PT. XL Axiata, Tbk dan PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk.

Kata Kunci: Return On Asset, Return On Equity , Net Profit Margin
Drug discovery for COVID-19 and related mutations using artificial intelligence
Authors: Zaeri Naser
Published: February 2024

Researchers and scientists can transform interconnected data into valuable knowledge using computational-based models that can assist in disease diagnosis, inspection, and virus containment thanks to recent developments in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning. In this paper, we present a comprehensive analysis of how artificial intelligence and machine learning can contribute in the delivery of effective remedies and the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in disease treatment and drug discovery. During the pandemic period, a large number of noteworthy studies were conducted in this direction by numerous academic and research communities from many fields. We explore the theoretical developments and practical applications of artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning techniques that suggest potential solutions for accelerating the discovery of new drugs as well as repurposing existing ones, not only for COVID-19 but also for other related mutations and future pandemics, which unfortunately are highly predicted.
Fabrication of Copper Nano/Honey Loaded Polymeric Composite with Microbial activity
Authors: Ahuja Sonam , Arif Fidai Rahul
Published: February 2024

Polymers are known as lead compounds for therapeutic drug development to treat a variety of conditions. Polymers have become an essential part of drug delivery systems because of their improved pharmacokinetic properties. Additionally, Copper is also recognized as a well-known antibacterial metal. In an in-vitro assay, solid copper surfaces killed 99.9% of microbes within 2hours of contact. Honey exhibits a broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. In this study, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and starch (St) are prepared by cross-linking with glutaraldehyde (GA) composite sheets and filled with pure honey and copper nanoparticles. The synthesized films are characterized by various methods such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Chemical analysis is also carried out such as Swelling study and Expansion study. Copper nanoparticles are characterized by ultraviolet (UV)-visible spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering analysis (DLS). Along with this, Honey is characterized by ultraviolet (UV)-visible spectroscopy. Various network parameters were evaluated using the source data. Swelling parameters were also evaluated using a gelatin swelling assay. The antibacterial activity of PVA/St films loaded with honey and copper nanoparticles was tested against Escherichia coli bacteria (E. Coli bacteria).
Domestic Violence against Women in the Name of Set of Beliefs, Culture, and Traditions in ‘A Woman is No Man’ by ‘Etaf Rum’
Authors: Dr. Kiran Mamgain Nisha Khan, Dr. Shriya Goyal,
Published: February 2024

The study explores the depiction of assault against women within the framework of profoundly ingrained beliefs, cultural standards, and traditions as represented in Etaf Rum's novel "A Woman is No Man." The story depicts the obstacles experienced by three generations of Palestinian women who reside in America. The study adopts a multidisciplinary approach, relying on gender studies, anthropology of culture, and postcolonial literary ideas. The research investigates characters' which attempts to navigate the complicated convergence of ethnicity, household responsibility, and personal autonomy via detailed observation of character interactions, conversations, and narrative developments. The study shed light on the resilience and agency displayed by the female characters as they address the oppressive forces that seek to enclose them as well as demonstrate the complex relationship among cultural mores as well as the perpetuation of violence against women through examining the nuanced nuances of Rum's storytelling. The study contributes to the wider discussion on gender, culture, and domestic abuse by highlighting the importance of nuanced and culturally sensitive treatments to meet the particular issues encountered by women in societies where traditional values collide with current reality.
The optimal scaling factor based on Secant Method for image watermarking using the hybrid DTCWT-DCT domain
Authors: Lebcir Mohamed , Suryanti Awang  , Ali Benziane
Published: February 2024

This paper proposes an implementation of the secant optimization method on the watermarkembedding in DTCWT domain. An objective function combining PSNR and NC (The Normalized Correlation)values calculated for a set of common attacks is used in the optimization process. The aim is to enhance the tradeoff between robustness and imperceptibility against the various image processing attacks via an automatic andcareful selection of the scaling factor using optimization. The watermark is inserted in the high energy bands ofDCT-transformed sub-vectors, which were generated from the DTCWT coefficient decomposition of the hostimage. Experimental results performed on a set of 512×512 greyscale images, show better results than theexisting schemes for most common image attacks such as compression, low-pass filtering and noise addition.
La bande dessinée dans les manuels scolaires Tunisiens : étude de son rôle dans l’apprentissage linguistico-culturel
Authors: Ochi Khaled , Mohsni Arij
Published: February 2024

Comics in Tunisian School Textbooks: Study of its role in linguistic and cultural learning

Comics, also referred to as graphic novels, have enjoyed widespread popularity as a form of entertainment for people of all ages over many years. However, in recent times, they have garnered recognition not only as a source of entertainment but also as an effective tool for teaching and learning foreign languages and cultures. In Tunisia, where French is taught as a foreign language (FLE), school textbooks play a pivotal role in foreign language and cultural education. The content of these textbooks is expected to align with specific pedagogical and cultural standards. Consequently, the inclusion of comics in FLE textbooks in Tunisia prompts inquiries into their appropriateness concerning pedagogical objectives and adherence to Tunisian cultural norms. To address these inquiries, a study was undertaken to scrutinize the role of comics as a tool for linguistic and cultural learning in Tunisian FLE textbooks. The study comprised two main parts. The initial part concentrated on diverse modalities of incorporating comics into foreign language teaching and learning. Previous research has demonstrated that comics serve as effective tools for imparting various language skills and cultural aspects of a foreign language. They facilitate the acquisition of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, while also aiding in the understanding of cultural facets, such as social interactions, customs, and traditions. Moreover, comics contribute to creating an enjoyable and interactive learning environment, fostering critical thinking skills among learners. The second part of the study delved into the linguistic and cultural messages conveyed by comics in Tunisian FLE textbooks, as well as their reception by learners. The analysis, conducted through an analytical and descriptive approach, sought to address the following questions: How are comics utilized in Tunisian FLE textbooks for linguistic and cultural learning? What cultural messages do they convey, and how are these messages perceived by learners? In conclusion, this study underscores the potential of integrating comics into Tunisian FLE textbooks as a potent tool for teaching foreign languages and cultures. Comics offer an engaging and interactive approach to improving language skills and deepening cultural understanding. Through the incorporation of comics into language education, educators can establish a dynamic learning environment that enhances learners' linguistic proficiency and cultivates a nuanced appreciation of diverse cultures.
Procurement Practices and Performance of Private Universities in West Nile, Uganda
Authors: Hamiza Olema , Ishaq Amandu Yassin , Viola Isaburu , Flavia Alwayo Bella , Giovanna Lawino
Published: February 2024

This study examined the effect of procurement practices on the performance of private universities in West Nile, Uganda. Five private universities dully accredited by the National Council of Higher Education were analyzed. Using simple random sampling technique, a sample size of 140 employees was used. Data were sourced using a structured questionnaire. Analysis was conducted using both SPSS and SEM. The findings revealed that contract management is a significant precursor of private university performance. While unexpectedly, procurement planning and supplier selection proved to be statistically insignificant predictors of private university performance. Practically, this study will help private university owners improve performance by embracing practices such as contract inspection, documentation, relationship management, good communication and contract performance measurement. Additionally, given the need for improved performance of private universities in West Nile in particular, and Uganda in general, this study offers the understanding of a holistic view of performance from the procurement perspective and this is relevant for academicians.
A systematic approach to increase confidence in the diagnosis of muscle asymmetry
Authors: Kamala Shirin Oghuz
Published: February 2024

Asymmetry is one of the most widespread pathologies of the neuromuscular system. Depending on the composition of the same body from different types of muscles, as well as the fact that it does not seem so dangerous in the initial phases, the asymmetry is determined in clinical conditions, especially in severe phases. This requires long-term and sometimes painful treatment. The goal of the research is to detect the mentioned pathological condition at the initial stages. For this purpose, is designed a system that allows decision-making by applying several methods used to determine asymmetry.
Bayesian approximation for parameterized KALMAN filter for investigation and simulation of unknown noise variance trajectory following in state space models with different noise distributions
Authors: Farhad Asadi  , S. Hossein Sadati
Published: February 2024

Bayesian approach can be used for parameter identification and extraction in state space models and its ability for analyzing sequence of data in dynamical system is proved in different literatures. In this paper, Bayesian approach for approximation of variances in measurement noise with KALMAN filter is applied for estimation of the dynamical state and measurement data in discrete dynamical system. Detection of uncertainty and estimation of those can be done simultaneously with adaptive KALMAN filter. This algorithm at each step time estimates noise variance and state of system with KALMAN filter. Then, approximation is formed at each step separately and at each step sufficient statistics of the state and noise variances are computed with a fixed-point iteration of a KALMAN filter. For showing influence of variance in measurement data on algorithm different simulations is applied. First, effect of variance and its distribution on detection performance is simulated in KALMAN filter without Bayesian formulation. Then simulation is applied to KALMAN filter with ability of variance tracking of measurement data.in these simulations, influence of distribution of measurement data in each step is estimated and true variance of data is obtained by algorithm and is compared in different scenarios. Afterwards, one typical modeling of nonlinear state space model with inducing noise measurement is simulated by this approach. Finally, the performance and the important limitations of this algorithm in these simulations are explained.
Implementasi Sorogan dalam Pembelajaran Qirā’ah Kitab Kuning di Pesantren al-Luqmaniyyah Yogyakarta
Authors: Maslahul Adi Habib Maulana , Zidni A. M. Irfan , Maslahul Adi Nur Romdlon , Rilitama Angga
Published: February 2024

This research aims to reveal and describe the implementation of sorogan in learning qirā'ah kitab kuning at the Pesantren Al-Luqmaniyyah Yogyakarta. This research uses a qualitative approach, with a case study type. There are primary and secondary data sources, which are collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The validity of the data was tested using method triangulation techniques and source triangulation. Data analysis was carried out using inductive techniques and presented using descriptive techniques. The findings from this research are that the implementation of sorogan at the Pesantren Al-Luqmaniyyah Yogyakarta is only mandatory for students at the beginning and middle levels, in groups of 3-5 people per supervisor, and the reading provided is adjusted to the class. Supporting factors for the implementation of sorogan are the suitability of sorogan with traditional pesantren, the synergy of pesantren administrators with the education board, the sufficient number and skills of supervisors, the uniform knowledge of students, and the accessibility of learning support references. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors are the lack of consistency of supervisors, less than optimal preparation of students, unstable motivation to learn, and the many activities outside the pesantren that students also have to participate in. It is hoped that the results of this research can be used as evaluation material for the management of the Pesantren Al-Luqmaniyyah Yogyakakarta, as well as consideration for other pesantren that are or will be implementing the sorogan method in their learning systems.
Staff and student engagement on and perceptions of a college campus’s urban farm
Authors: Sager Marc , Binford Lily , Petrosino Anthony
Published: February 2024

In this commentary, we provide a snapshot into the experiences and perspectives of college stu­dents and staff engaged in an on-campus urban farm run by a college. By delving into the chal­lenges faced by staff members and student work­ers, we seek to identify nuanced areas for improve­ment in the management, communication, and promotion of the on-campus farm’s work. This commentary emphasizes the imperative to bridge the gap between students and staff, address nega­tive perceptions, and amplify the educational and career value of on-campus farming experiences.
Refleksje nad ewolucją wsi
Authors: Zegar Józef
Published: February 2024

Publikacja z okazji 70-lecia urodzin Profesora Marka Kłodzińskiego.
Program Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich na lata 2007–2013 na tle wcześniejszych programów wiejskich, współfinansowanych ze środków unijnych (analiza struktury programu)
Authors: Rowiński Janusz
Published: February 2024

„PROW 2007—2013” jest kolejnym programem wspierającym rozwój polskiego rolnictwa i regionów wiejskich unijnymi i krajowymi środkami publicznymi. Środki unijne wyniosą około 13,2 mld euro, krajowe publiczne blisko 4,0 mld euro, a środki własne otrzymujących pomoc szacuje się na ponad 7,8 mld euro. Środki zaangażowane w realizację programu szacuje się na ponad 25 mld euro. Program nie spełnia postulatu koncentracji środków na działaniach poprawiających konkurencyjność i produkcyjność gospodarki w regionach wiejskich. Charakteryzuje go dość równomierne rozłożenie środków publicznych na działania wspierające rozwój, ochronę środowiska i dochody rolnicze. Środki publiczne są przeznaczone na następujące cele: rozwój gospodarki żywnościowej — 5,0 mld euro (29,0% środków ogółem), rozwój innych działów gospodarki — 2,8 mld euro (16,5%), ochrona środowiska — 3,1 mld euro (18,0%), wsparcie dochodów i celów socjalnych — 4,6 mld euro (26,9%), inne — 1,6 mld euro (9,5%). Tak duża kwota przeznaczona na wsparcie dochodów i cele socjalne jest słabością programu, który powinien być skorygowany w okresie realizacji.
Hidden in Plain Sight: An Exploration of Learner Productions of Phonological Processes in Korean and Their Impact on Comprehensibility to the Native and Nonnative Ear
Authors: Gagnon Steven G. , Hardison Debra M.
Published: February 2024

This study explored the error gravity of learners’ mispronunciations involving orthographically nonsalient phonological processes in L2 Korean. A recorded DictoSpeak, similar to a dictogloss, was used to facilitate discussion between learners of Korean and a native-speaking interlocutor. Task content was seeded with exemplars of six phonological processes: aspiration, fortis articulation, palatalization, nasalization, lateralization, and addition of nasal /n/. Native and advanced nonnative Korean speakers used a 9-point scale to assess the comprehensibility of stimuli presented in two conditions (excised, in context). Overall, ratings were higher for nonnative versus native raters. For both rater groups, findings revealed (a) comprehensibility was significantly better for stimuli in context, and (b) a significant Process x Condition interaction. Lateralization had the highest impact on comprehensibility, followed by palatalization, fortis articulation, nasalization, aspiration, and /n/ addition. Based on the results, pronunciation instruction is recommended for at least two of the most impactful processes. Pedagogical suggestions for learners of Korean outside of Korea are also discussed.
Beyond What Meets the Eye: Using Intralingual Glosses as Instances of Authentic Discourse in Korean L2 Pedagogy
Authors: Strauss Susan , Eun Jongoh
Published: February 2024

This article presents an in-depth, multilevel discourse analysis of intralingual glosses in Korean reality television programing. Intralingual glossing is the practice of representing spoken discourse as readable text. The analysis is based on 88 minutes of reality television programing across nine different shows. The programs feature participants from a variety of backgrounds and ages, hailing from Seoul and other geographic regions of South Korea. This study focuses on the pervasive (and at times subtle) mismatches between what the participants (interviewees, hosts, guests, featured citizens) actually say and how (and why) their utterances are altered in the intralingual glosses. This article takes a three-tiered multilevel approach to the analysis of the discourse, whereby patterns of micro-level speech-to-text mismatches (i.e., additions, deletions, enunciation tweaks, and lexical substitutions/rephrasings) reveal the meso-level themes of depersonalizing, tidying, and calibrating for accuracy, the whole of which elucidates macro-level ideological values of what is considered standard, correct, appropriate, and suitable for audience consumption. Pedagogical application of this subgenre of authentic discourse includes detailed listening comprehension exercises in addition to feature-specific tasks to make salient to teachers and learners alike the dynamic nature of language use and the various semantic, pragmatic, and ideological meanings that underlie linguistic choice.1