bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Performance of Road Sections on the Road by Adding Traffic Lanes by Utilizing Roadside Drainage
Authors: Cahyono Iwan , Iswinarti Iswinarti , Hidayat Ruslan , Arfaah Saiful , Ali Machrus
Published: December 2023

Along with the rapid development in the Jalan Benteng Pancasila area, Mojokerto City, it has resulted in the emergence of problems, namely the problem of traffic jams along the road. One of the factors that contribute to the problem of traffic jams that occur along Jalan Benteng Pancasila is the presence of side barriers. Studies on the performance of Jalan Benteng Pancasila are needed to find solutions to existing problems. In this study, what was carried out was to analyze the capacity and degree of saturation in the existing and planned conditions. The analysis process was carried out using the Indonesian Highway Capacity Guidelines (IHCG) method. Based on the results of the analysis, the average traffic volume value at peak hours was 1396.90 pcu/hour, while the side resistance class was Medium. The capacity value of the Benteng Pancasila road section is 2480.41 pcu/hour, the Degree of Saturation value is 0.56, and the travel speed value is 39.0 km/hour. Thus the Jalan Benteng Pancasila section of Mojokero City can be stated to be performing well with traffic flow in a stable condition.
Evaluation of Wastewater Management System Implementation in Tarakan City Selumit Beach Area
Authors: Siswandy Siswandy , Makbul Ritnawati , Bachtiar Erniati
Published: December 2023

This research refers to Permen PUPR No 4/2017, in this research it begins with collecting data. Based on the results of the analysis carried out in this study, Relocating settlements that do not meet the river bank requirements in accordance with PERMEN PU No. 63 of 1993, Development of PANDORAL as a wastewater treatment unit, Procurement of sanitation infrastructure ranging from MCK to settlement wastewater distribution system with a small bored sewer system, establishment of a water management technical agency residential waste, counseling and training on community participation in the management of residential waste water on the sea cover, monitoring the quality of WWTP effluent and seawater covering the beach, expanding the scope of services, imposing sanctions on parties who violate regulations related to waste water management, increasing cooperation with local community and private institutions in the management of residential wastewater on the sea cover, monitoring and control on the quality of WWTP effluent and sea water on the beach cover as well as implementing the previous stages of strategies in other areas.
SISTEM PREDIKSI PENJUALAN TRIPLEK MENGGUNAKAN METODE REGRESI TIME SERIES K-NEAREST NEIGHBOR (KNN) PADA TOKO MAKMUR CIBUBUR
Authors: Dharmali Michael Joses , Arisandi Desi , Sutrisno Tri
Published: December 2023

Memastikan ketersediaan barang memiliki peranan yang sangat penting dalam perusahaan dagang. Hal ini juga berlaku pada ketersediaan triplek dalam Toko Makmur Cibubur. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah pembuatan program yang dapat memprediksi penjualan triplek menggunakan algoritma regresi K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) pada data time series. Metode penelitian bersifat kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data time series penjualan tujuh jenis triplek. Ketujuh model yang telah dihasilkan dalam penelitian ini mencapai rata-rata tingkat akurasi tertinggi sebesar 62,71% untuk 28 data validasi. Hasil dan kesimpulan yang dapat diambil dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa metode KNN dapat memprediksi penjualan triplek bersifat time series dengan akurasi yang cukup, sehingga dapat membantu menentukan persediaan triplek.Kata kunci: k-nearest neighbor, regresi, time series, prediksi, penjualan, triplek
KARMA YÖNTEM ARAŞTIRMA SORULARININ DOĞASINI KEŞFETMEK
Authors: NAYİR Funda , SARI Tamer , SARIDAŞ Gürkan
Published: December 2023

Araştırma soruları, araştırmanın yöntemini, desenini ve uygulanacak analizleri belirlediği için bilimsel bir çalışmaya yön veren temel unsurlardan biridir. Bu nedenle araştırma soruları ve araştırma paradigmasının paralel olması beklenir. Nicel ve nitel yöntemlerde araştırma sorusu hazırlama konusunda karşılaşılan sorunlar her iki yöntemi birlikte kullanmayı gerektiren karma yöntemlerde daha belirgin hale gelmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı sosyal bilimler araştırmalarında geçerlik ve güvenirlik sağlamak amacıyla tercih edilen karma yöntem araştırmasının araştırma sorularının temellerini sunmaktır. Literatür taraması yöntemi ile hazırlanan çalışmada, derinlemesine bir inceleme yoluyla karma yöntem araştırma sorularının temel özellikleri ortaya çıkarılmaya çalışılmıştır. Bu noktada çalışma, karma yöntem araştırma sorularının ana bileşenlerini tanımlanmış, örnekler sunulmuş ve karma yöntem araştırmasının nasıl yürütüleceği açıklanmıştır. Bu çalışmanın, gelecekteki araştırma uygulamalarında daha ileri düzey yaklaşımların etkin kullanılması için karma yöntem araştırma sorularının rolünü ortaya koyarak rehberlik etmesi beklenmektedir.
Qualitativ Forschen lehren lernen
Authors: Riegler Julia , Hametner Katharina , Wrbouschek Markus , Distler Paul , Slunecko Thomas
Published: December 2023

In unserem Beitrag reflektieren wir zunächst die institutionellen, curricularen und hochschulpolitischen Transformationsprozesse qualitativer Methodenlehre, wie wir sie in unseren jeweiligen universitären Arbeitskontexten wahrnehmen. Anlass unserer Erkundungen war eine Serie von offenen Diskussionsund Intervisionssitzungen, in denen wir gemeinsam über Lehrkrisen, die wir in den letzten Jahren durchlaufen haben, aber auch über Momente des Gelingens resonanter Anverwandlung einer qualitativen Forschungshaltung nachgedacht haben. Wir greifen diesen Diskussionsprozess anhand einer Fallvignette aus der Lehrpraxis auf und arbeiten daran anknüpfend entlang von drei Grundprinzipien, die für den qualitativen Forschungszugang stilprägend sind (Offenheit, Zirkularität, Reflexivität), heraus, welchen Widersprüchlichkeiten und Herausforderungen qualitative Methodenlehre angesichts der gegenwärtigen Studienbedingungen begegnet. In der kritischen Reflexion dieser Verhältnisse loten wir Perspektiven für die Gratwanderung aus, die das Lehren und Lernen qualitativer Forschung darstellt.
Mehr Fragen als Antworten – an die Supervisorin, die die Organisation hält …!
Authors: Lemaire Bernhard
Published: December 2023

Die Kommentierung des Falls B ergründet den Prozess entlang des Geschehens und will verstehen, was sich ereignet hat und welche Dynamik entsteht. Der Autor ist irritiert von der nur punktuellen Darstellung und vom sichtbar werdenden Vorgehen und formuliert entsprechende Fragen im Hinblick z. B. auf Nähe und Distanz, auf Interventionen in dem Prozess, den die Supervisorin gestaltet und die Rolle, die sie durch ihre Arbeit einnimmt.
Perspektivwechsel
Authors: Schweder Panja
Published: December 2023

Die Anforderungen an ein Team in der Suchtberatung sind geprägt durch das Setting einer Beratungsstelle mit hohen Anforderungen durch die Klienten und ihre Suchterkrankung und die allgemeine ambulante Situation. Dies reproduziert sich im Setting der beschriebenen Supervision. Aus zwei unterschiedlichen Perspektiven blickt dieser Kommentar darauf und versucht genauer zu beschreiben, worin die konkreten Herausforderungen liegen, die die Supervision des Teams mitgestalten.
МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЕ НАДЕЖНОСТИ ФУНДАМЕНТНЫХ КОНСТРУКЦИЙ
Authors: Терентьев Александр , Горбатюк Евгений , Петрунёк Татьяна , Доля Елена
Published: December 2023

В последнее время значительно растут объемы работ, связанные с комплексной диагностикой и оценкой технического состояния строительных конструкций, зданий и сооружений. Довольно часто возникает ситуация, когда исполнители не имеют возможности перед обслед
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ САМОСТІЙНОГО РОЗПОДІЛУ ЧАСУ ЛІКАРЯМИ-ІНТЕРНАМИ ПРИ НАВЧАННІ В ІНТЕРНАТУРІ
Authors: Хоботова Наталія , Єхалов Василій
Published: December 2023

Нераціональний розподіл часу та ресурсів призводить до того, що інтерни відчувають серйозні труднощі в організації власного навчального процесу: їм складно контролювати проміжні та підсумкові результати навчання, що суттєво погіршує якість освіти і тим са
СОЦІАЛЬНІ КОМУНІКАЦІЇ ЯК ОСНОВНИЙ ІНСТРУМЕНТ СУЧАСНОГО МЕНЕДЖМЕНТУ
Authors: Клочко Маргарита
Published: December 2023

Метою даного дослідження є визначення ролі соціальних мереж та їх інструментів як основного засобу комунікації між компанією та потенційним клієнтом. В статті досліджується визначення основних типів соціальних мереж та використання їх для просування п
ОБГРУНТУВАННЯ РАЦІОНАЛЬНОГО ВИБОРУ КОЛІРУ В ДИЗАЙНІ РЕАБІЛІТАЦІОННИХ ЦЕНТРІВ, ВРАХОВУЮЧИ ЙОГО ВПЛИВ НА ФІЗІОЛОГІЮ ЛЮДИНИ
Authors: Кононенко Анна , Савохина Марина , Попова Ксенія
Published: December 2023

The work considers Color can be called one of the most important tools of architects and designers, because it not only gives the building uniqueness and originality, but also affects the activity of the human brain. Widely known study in 1958, in which r
ІННОВАЦІЙНІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ТА ІНФОРМАЦІЙНА СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛІННЯ ПІДПРИЄМСТВОМ: ПРОБЛЕМИ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: Кононенко Леся , Гай Олександр
Published: December 2023

Вся історія людства це хвилеподібний розвиток, який пов’язаний насамперед із впровадженням інноваційних технологій. Використання інноваційних технологій в інформаційному забезпеченні управління підприємством спрямовані на оптимізацію формування і розповсю
СЕМАНТИКО-ЕТИМОЛОГІЧНА ІНТЕРПРЕТАЦІЯТЕРМІНІВ ГАСТРОЛОГІЇ
Authors: Телеки Мария
Published: December 2023

Анотація. Хвороби шлунково-кишкового тракту становлять соціальну значущість, оскільки впливають на функціонування, життєдіяльність та здоров’я людини. В усьому світі поряд з латинською термінологічною підсистемою гастрології медицина послуговується англій
ОЦІНЮВАННЯ ЯКОСТІ НАВЧАННЯ ТА ВИКЛАДАННЯ У ВИЩІЙ ОСВІТІ (ОГЛЯД ЛІТЕРАТУРИ)
Authors: Паламарчук Ольга
Published: December 2023

Аналіз наукових публікацій засвідчує виклики щодо системного підходу процесів оцінювання, балансу довіри та автономії факультетів, мотивації академічного персоналу до професійного розвитку, забезпечення участі студентів у оцінюванні та розвитку програми,
МЕТОДИКА РОЗРАХУНКУ ТЕРМОХІМІЧНОЇ ПЕРЕРОБКИ ФРЕЗЕРНОГО ТОРФУ У ПОТОЦІ ГАЗОВОГО ТЕПЛОНОСІЯ
Authors: Воробйов Леонід , Скляренко Євген
Published: December 2023

Розглядаються перспективи використання фрезерного торфу шляхом його попередньої термохімічної переробки. Наведена технологічна схема процесу термохімічної переробки фрезерного торфу у потоці високотемпературного газового теплоносія, основні аспекти функці
ІННОВАЦІЇ, ЩО ЗМІНИЛИ СУЧАСНУ ПОЛІГРАФІЮ
Authors: Медін І.О. , Матвєєва Тетяна , Глушко П.О. , Безроднова А.С.
Published: December 2023

У цій статті розглянуто, чому поліграфічна промисловість є прекрасним прикладом впровадження нових речей та інновацій. Нами проаналізовано: щоб залишатися конкурентоспроможними, і малі підприємства, і великі корпорації заохочуються вивчати нові інструмент
ИМИТАЦИОННОЕ МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЕ ДВИЖЕНИЯ АВТОМОБИЛЬНОГО ТРАНСПОРТА И ПЕШЕХОДОВ ЧЕРЕЗ ЖЕЛЕЗНОДОРОЖНЫЙ ПЕРЕЕЗД
Authors: Кравченя Ирина , Довгулевич Ольга
Published: December 2023

Разработана имитационная модель движения транспортных средств и пешеходов через железнодорожный переезд в системе имитационного моделирования GPSS World. Проведена апробация имитационной модели на работе регулируемого железнодорожного переезда. Предложенн
ВЛИЯНИЕ ПАРАМЕТРОВ ОГРАНИЧИТЕЛЬНОГО РЕАКТОРА НА ТОК УСТАНОВКИ ПОПЕРЕЧНОЙ ЁМКОСТНОЙ КОМПЕНСАЦИИ
Authors: Жуйко Л.И. , Науменко Артём , Вальянов Данила
Published: December 2023

In this article, the calculation of the resistance of a capacitor bank and a restrictive reactor is carried out with the construction of their dependence on frequency for various stages of the PBV. The currents of the first and third harmonics, their eff
МОДЕЛИ РАСЧЕТА УДЕЛЬНЫХ ЗАДЕРЖЕК ТРАНСПОРТА НА РЕГУЛИРУЕМОМ ПЕРЕКРЕСТКЕ
Authors: Довгулевич Ольга
Published: December 2023

Транспортные аналитические модели являются важным практическим инструментом для анализа движения на регулируемых перекрестках. Математические модели, представленные в данной статье, используются в вычислениях для определения влияния изменения транспортной
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ПРОВЕДЕННЯ ТУРИСТИЧНОГО ПОХОДУ З ДІТЬМИ ДОШКІЛЬНОГО ВІКУ ТА ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА ЗМІСТУ РІЗНИХ ФОРМ ТУРИСТИЧНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ
Authors: Лісневська Наталія
Published: December 2023

У статті розкривається сутність оздоровчого завдання, яке вирішується завдяки проведенню різних форм дитячого туризму. Виокремлюються форми туризму, які можна щоденно застосувати в умовах ЗДО з дітьми дошкільного віку: туристичні походи, піші переходи, пр
СТРАХ ПЕРЕД АУДИТОРІЄЮ – НОРМА ЧИ НІ?
Authors: Недзельська Ульяна , Шутяк Ірина
Published: December 2023

У статті досліджено явище страху перед аудиторією, визначено його прояви, наявність залежно від віку та вплив на майбутнє людини, здійснено опис боротьби зі страхом на прикладах конкретних осіб. Проаналізовано різні думки щодо боротьби з ним та надано по
THE FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS
Authors: Ланських Олена , Іннатієва Ольга , Ускова Лариса , Ткаченко Людмила
Published: December 2023

This article examines the main methods, psychological techniques and pedagogical technologies of the formation of professional competence and creative potential of future foreign language teachers.
PROSPECTIVITY OF APPLICATION OF MODERN GROWTH OF REGULATORY SUBSTANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING THE COMMODITY AND PROFITABILITY OF BATUN ONIONS
Authors: Слободяник Галина , Войцехівський Володимир , Майстер Ангастасія , Шиш Анатолій , Матвієнко Андрій , Сметанська Ірина , Мулярчук Оксана
Published: December 2023

The expansion of the assortment of various cultivated onion plants contributes to the diversity of the population's diet. Pre-sowing seed treatment and spraying during the growing season of batun onion plants with growth regulators Humisol and Emistim C c
ПСИХОЛОГО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНІ ОСНОВИ ФОРМУВАННЯ ГОТОВНОСТІ МАЙБУТНЬОГО ВЧИТЕЛЯ ПОЧАТКОВОЇ ШКОЛИ ДО ПЕДАГОГІЧНОЇ ТВОРЧОСТІ
Authors: Крамская Зоя , Федоров М.В. , Федорова М.И.
Published: December 2023

У статті представлено сучасні вимоги до професійної підготовки майбутніх педагогів у контексті розвитку креативних професійних здібностей. Доведено доцільність використання інноваційних технологій у процесі формування готовності майбутнього педагога до тв
ПСИХОЛОГО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНІ АСПЕКТИ ГОТОВНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ ВЧИТЕЛІВ ДО ІННОВАЦІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ У ПРОЦЕСІ ВИВЧЕННЯ ІНОЗЕМНИХ МОВ
Authors: Сироштан О.П. , Слупицька С.М.
Published: December 2023

Проведено аналіз психологічних аспектів готовності педагогів до інноваційної діяльності. Виявлено, що у психологічному контексті ця інтегративна якість пов’язана iз сформованістю особистісних структур, перебудова яких забезпечує успішність створення і реа
DC-RAN dynamic coverage methods to improve its performance
Authors: Abbas S.K. Al-Tamimi  , Basim K. J. Al-Shammari
Published: December 2023

Abstract

In cellular networks, there are usually times when the density of the network changes at different times of the day, where congested areas attract a large demand for communications and data, which generates peak demand at specific times of the day, and vice versa also happens in the same area but at another time of the day, and in order to meet the needs of this changing demand the network must keep pace with changes in the density of the areas served. This can only be done if the network has a dynamic ability to handle the change in traffic density and demand intensity, which requires turning on/off a certain number of Remote Radio Heads (RRHs) that represent the Radio Frequency (RF) front end of the mobile network.  For the purpose of providing a reliable and acceptable telecommunications service to users and financially useful to network operators by rationing energy consumption and meeting the required needs, dynamic 5G networks can do this by relying on a Dynamic Cloud Radio Access Network (DC-RAN) that enables them to respond to demand variables by shifting several types of coverage cells into a single serviced area and stopping them when needed.
Numerical studies on Pulse tube refrigerator and the effect of changing the load of the regenerator on temperatures
Authors: Y.Al-Lami Sarah Taher , Ali A . F Al- Hamadani
Published: December 2023

Devices for cryogenic cooling based on the Stirling cycle include pulse tube refrigerators. They are often employed in a variety of applications, including space exploration, superconductivity, and cryogenic research, where small and dependable cryogenic cooling is necessary. A working gas, commonly helium, is compressed and expanded in cycles within a closed system to operate a pulse tube refrigerator. The goal of theoretical research on pulse tube refrigerators is to comprehend the system's thermodynamic behavior and performance characteristics. In order to obtain greater cooling efficiency and lower temperatures, these studies are strivinge to improve the design parameters and operating conditions. To forecast the system's performance, theoretical models are taking into account a number of variables, including heat transfer, pressure drop, gas dynamics, and fluid characteristics. The outcome demonstrates how a system's temperature gradient. The ansys program was used to conduct a thermal simulation, as well use solidworks to draw geometry design the temperature gradient is 3 W/m2, reaching 47 K. The heat load increases as the temperature rises, reaching [43,58,79,90,111,156,] K at [3,4,5,6,8,10] W/m2. With a temperature gradient of 88.034k in the first order and 340 k in the second order, the simulation approach demonstrates that the best scenario achieved   105 K. The best example with a difference in heat load was at 3 W/m2, reaching 108K, Results revealed a 5% error rate temperature decline at the pulse tube.
Streamlining Operations: The Role of Electronic Shelf Labels in Inventory Management
Authors: Noman Mustafa , Liu Chris , Li Chen
Published: December 2023

Streamlining Operations: The Role of Electronic Shelf Labels in Inventory Management
From Traditional Tags to Digital Displays: The Evolution of Retail with Electronic Shelf Labels
Authors: Noman Mustafa , Milson Smith , Orey Kurez
Published: December 2023

From Traditional Tags to Digital Displays: The Evolution of Retail with Electronic Shelf Labels
Factors influencing the delivery of Public Health Interventions by community pharmacists: A thematic review protocol
Authors: Mumbi Audrey , Nzinga Jacinta , Abiiro Gilbert , Barasa Edwine
Published: December 2023

BackgroundCommunity pharmacies are the first point of contact for most people seeking treatment for minor illnesses in Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs-). In recent years, the role of community pharmacists has evolved, and they play a significant role in the delivery of public health interventions (PHIs) aimed at primary, and secondary prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases. This review aims to explore the evidence on the factors that influence community pharmacists to take up the role of delivery of these interventions. Methods and analysis A systematic review of the literature will be conducted to identify existing literature on the factors that influence the uptake of delivery of public health interventions through community pharmacists. We will search three databases namely: Medline, Embase and Scopus. The review will be guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Findings from the review will be pooled and a thematic analysis will be used to identify the overarching themes. DiscussionThe proposed review will provide evidence on the various factors that influence the uptake of the role of delivery of public health interventions by community pharmacists. The findings from this review will inform the design of policies on the public health interventions to be delivered through community pharmacies.
PhotoMOB: Automated GIS method for estimation of fractional grain dynamics in gravel bed rivers. Part 2: Bed stability and fractional mobility
Authors: Ville Fanny , Vericat Damià , Batalla Ramon J. , Rennie Colin
Published: December 2023

Bed mobility and stability are spatially and temporally variable, making it a complex phenomenon to study. This paper is the second of a pair, in which we present an automated image processing procedure for monitoring the mobility/stability of gravel river beds. The method is based on local comparison of the shape of the grains identified at the same coordinates between successive photos to identify coincident and new grains. From this categorisation in a given study area, several variables can be extracted, such as: the general proportion of mobile or immobile grains (number or area), the maximum mobile or immobile diameters, the proportion per grain fraction of grains that remained immobile (stable) and grains newly identified. Additionally, percentiles of the surface Grain Size Distribution (GSD) before and after a target hydrological event, as well as the immobile and mobilized GSD (which could be used as a proxy for bedload GSD) can be computed. In this part 2 paper, we present the entire GIS-based procedure for identifying the shape of each grain in digital images of bed patches to then classify their dynamic status (mobile/immobile), and derive a reliable result compatible with different forms of sampling (Area-by-number, Abn, and Grid-by-number, Gbn) and types of measurements (continuous and discrete square holes grain size reading). The performance of the GIS procedure is evaluated for the mentioned above variables over a control set composed of ten 1×1m paired before/after image samples representing different field conditions. The automatic classification applied on a perfect (manual) grain delineation yields Mean Absolute Errors (MAE) lower than 3% in both Abn and Gbn, while the automatic classification applied on an automated delineation with 10 min of manual boundary revision shows MAE around 8% and presents a larger MAE of 29% for only the estimation of the mobile percentile.
Changes in the efficiency of lexical access across the lifespan are modulated by vocabulary size
Authors: Rácz Péter , Lukács Ágnes
Published: December 2023

This study explores the influence of age and vocabulary size on lexical access speed in a lexical decision task, focusing on participants aged 9 to 90 years. It introduces a novel measure for assessing lexical strength, revealing a complex interaction where vocabulary size affects response times differently across ages, with younger (9-14) and older (65+) participants responding slower than others, though larger vocabularies lessen the age effect. The findings challenge the belief that larger vocabularies always slow lexical access and suggest further research into age-related processing speed and working memory impacts on lexical decision-making.
Emotional overshadowing: pleasant and unpleasant cues overshadow neutral cues in human associative learning
Authors: zhu jianming , Radulescu Angela , Bennett Daniel
Published: December 2023

When learning about stimuli comprised of multiple cues, humans and other animals tend to form stronger cue-outcome associations for more salient cues than for less salient cues. This phenomenon, termed overshadowing, has typically been demonstrated between cues that vary in salience because of differences in physical intensity. In this study, we investigated whether differences in the emotional valence of cues in a compound stimulus similarly led to differences in the strength of cue-outcome learning. Using a probabilistic categorisation task in which stimuli were compounds consisting of pairs of emotional or non-emotional cue images, we found consistent evidence for emotional overshadowing across both an initial exploratory study (N = 50) and a confirmatory preregistered replication study (N = 200). Specifically, both pleasant and unpleasant cue images tended to overshadow neutral cue images, but pleasant and unpleasant cue images did not overshadow one another. Moreover, across stimuli the magnitude of differences in learning between cues was proportional to differences in their absolute emotional valence, suggesting that attentional capture by both positively and negatively valenced emotions drives overshadowing. These findings have implications for understanding associative learning in natural environments, where stimuli are frequently imbued with emotional valence prior to learning.
Avatar, a Lasting Definition: A mediated self-representation that an intelligent user controls during dynamic interactions
Authors: Ratan Rabindra , Pandita Swati
Published: December 2023

Avatars should be defined in a way that respects and encompasses the term’s historical origins, facilitates clarity between researchers who engage with the concept, and anticipates future models of avatar-mediated communication. Building on an understanding of the term’s etymology and use in media psychology and relevant fields of research, we define an avatar as a mediated self-representation that an intelligent user controls during dynamic interactions. We describe how each element embedded in this conceptually oriented definition could be interpreted as a parameter to be specified operationally by use case. This variable-centered approach could be particularly helpful in removing ambiguity about edge cases of technologies that qualify as avatars and can be interpreted with respect to previous avatar research. Our proposed definition offers theoretical and practical contributions. Theoretically, we aim to improve comparability, replicability, and consistency in media psychology and related research. Practically, we aim to guide applications of avatar-mediated communication in meaningful domains (e.g., avatars in health, education, and play).
The Well-Being Benefits of Virtual Art Galleries: Examining the Roles of Emotion, Immersion, and Individual Differences
Authors: Cotter Katherine N. , Alpys Ainur , Rosenberg Jordan , Rodriguez-Boerwinkle Rebekah , Pawelski James
Published: December 2023

A wealth of research suggests that engaging with visual art and visiting art museums is beneficial to flourishing; however, less is known about the potential benefits of digital forms of engagement. An emerging literature provides preliminary evidence of the benefits of digital art engagement, but additional research on mechanisms and potential moderators of the benefits is necessary. The present study examines the impacts of repeated visitation to a virtual art gallery to address three questions: 1) Do well-being, emotion, and immersion differ between those in a digital art gallery versus those reading about art?; 2) Do personality and interest in art influence virtual art gallery visit qualities (i.e., emotion and immersion)?; and 3) Do visit qualities and individual differences predict well-being? A sample of 890 U.S. adults was recruited from Prolific. The findings suggest that: 1) People in a virtual gallery show greater well-being, immersion, and aesthetic emotion than those reading about art; 2) Openness to experience is most strongly linked with visit qualities; and 3) Immersion, positive and aesthetic emotion, extraversion, and neuroticism are associated with well-being. This work suggests that repeated engagement with art in a digital format has benefits and that future research should continue to examine the underlying mechanisms and ways digital art experiences can be best designed to be effective flourishing interventions.
Positive expressive writing has greater benefits for positive affect in individuals reporting better dietary quality and higher dietary fibre intake
Authors: Levova Lucie , Smith Michael A.
Published: December 2023

Background: Positive expressive writing is associated with enhanced psychological wellbeing. Several individual differences are known to moderate the enhancement effects of positive expressive writing, but no studies to date have investigated the optimal dietary conditions under which expressive writing effects occur. Here, we sought to investigate whether diet quality and dietary fibre intake moderates the effects of positive writing on mood. Methods: Participants completed self-reported measures of dietary quality, dietary fibre intake, and positive and negative affect. They were then randomly allocated to complete either a positive expressive writing or neutral writing activity for 10 minutes. Positive and negative affect were measured again immediately after each activity. Results: Participants who reported better diet quality and greater dietary fibre intake exhibited a significantly greater increase in positive affect following positive expressive writing, relative to neutral writing. No significant effects were observed for negative affect. Conclusion: For the first time, we report that effects of positive expressive writing on positive mood are enhanced under optimal dietary conditions. Further replication studies are needed to determine whether dietary factors can influence the conditions under which positive expressive writing benefits occur. We speculate that dietary influences on the gut-brain axis are a potential mechanism.
Shadow Removal from Images Using Conditional GANs
Authors: Acharya Amrit , Thapa Ramesh
Published: December 2023

Shadow removal has many applications in computer vision and shadow-free images have better visual quality. In recent studies, deep learning-based CNN models have shown better performance than traditional approaches to shadow removal. GAN takes the advantage of two independent neural networks. This study about shadow removal is implemented using GAN. Shadow removal is divided into two tasks: detection and removal. The two sub-networks stacked upon each other are based on conditional GAN. The input shadow image 256*256 is fed to the first generator network to produce a shadow mask, which is input to the second generator network along with a shadow image to obtain a shadow-free image.
A Model Predictive Power Control Scheme for PV Inverter and Battery Energy Storage System for a Microgrid
Authors: Khanal Sujan , Bhattarai Bhrigu Raj , Dahal Niroj
Published: December 2023

In recent decades, there has been a substantial surge in the adoption of renewable energy systems (RESs), particularly photovoltaic systems (PVs). However, the increasing integration of PV systems into distribution networks has exposed limitations in traditional control methods, such as cascaded linear control with PID controllers. These limitations manifest in dynamic response, power regulation capability, and adaptability to varying operating conditions. Voltage fluctuations arising from intermittent PV output have become a significant concern. The primary aim of this study is to develop a Model Predictive Control (MPC) scheme capable of generating a control signal based on a cost function. The study also seeks to validate the effectiveness of MPC under diverse scenarios. Additionally, an energy storage system, represented by a battery, is incorporated to support the PV system during periods of low power output. The chosen methodology involves using a Dual Active Bridge converter for charging and discharging the batteries. Including an LCL filter in the design significantly reduces THD from 51% to 2.62%. When comparing the response to changing linear loads, MPC demonstrates faster performance than DQ control, with a response time ahead of 0.23 seconds.
Evaluation and stability assessment of road cut slope at Bhalupahad of Syangja District along Siddhartha Highway; Western Nepal
Authors: Pudasaini Kusum , Panthi Krishna Kanta , Mandal Abhay Kumar
Published: December 2023

A road section at Bhalupahad, Syangja of Siddhartha highway was investigated to characterize the rock mass, identify the potential slope failure modes, and determine the stability condition and the major governing factors. The site comprises steep slopes, faces intense rainfall during monsoon periods and falls in a highly active seismic zone. The attitudes of the hill slope and the major discontinuities were measured at 16 different locations and analyzed using stereographic projection. The data was plotted by using Dips 6.0 software. Plane, wedge, and toppling failure modes are possible in the study area. Besides, the Factor of Safety (FOS) for plane and wedge modes of failure has been calculated using Slide2 software. An end-anchored bolt has been installed to increase the FOS at the unstable slope locations. The FOS has increased to 1.3, 1.23, 1.21, 1.28, and 1.29 after support installation, which was 0.43, 0.71, 0.4, 0.55, and 0.57 before giving support at locations 1, 4, 8, 12 and 14 respectively. Rocks were identified as fair to good quality according to Rock Mass Rating (RMR) and partially stable to stable according to Slope Mass Rating (SMR). The results obtained from RMR and SMR agree well with each other and the real slope conditions. Q-slope suggests a slope angle of 60°-65° with a respective Q-slope value of approximately 1.0. The orientation of discontinuities, steep topography, intense rainfall and human intervention are the main causes of slope failures.
Feasibility study on generation and storage of power generated by mechanical footstep power generator
Authors: Basnet Shirish , Ranabhat Kushal , Shrestha Min Narayan
Published: December 2023

With the increasing demand for electrical energy in today’s world, science has discovered many new concepts and methods for energy production. Among those concepts, a mechanical footstep power generator converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. The ultimate purpose of this research is to fabricate the footstep power generator and to produce electrical energy. The project is based on a Rack and Pinion mechanism to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy by utilizing energy during walking. The maximum voltage and current output of 8.22 Volt and 0.12 Ampere were obtained when the maximum load of 70 kg was applied to the system. This research has shown that mechanical footstep power generators have great potential for powering small electrical devices in various public places.
Socialist Perspectives of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Authors: Azad Chandrashekhar
Published: December 2023

Socialism is a popular concept in the modern world. The idea of Socialism has been prevailing in the globe since the ancient times. But it was not studied and adopted scientifically. It was Karl Marx who evolved the term in systematic way and analysed the whole concept of Socialism from the logical point of view. His two great works in the form of Communist Menifesto and Das Capital published in 1848 and 1867 respectively is regarded as the earmark in the development of Scientific Socialism. The idea of Socialism became popular with the innovative philosophy like class less society and community life. The freedom fighters of India were largely influenced from this concept. Many Indian leaders including Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru too influenced with Marxian view of Socialism and as such he worked for establishment of a Socialistic Society in India. Therefore, we have come forward with this discussion to focus key points of Pandit Nehru’s perspectives of Socialism in India.
Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing: Exploring the integration of advanced technologies in manufacturing
Authors: Solanki Sheetal M.
Published: December 2023

Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing represent a paradigm shift in the manufacturing landscape, driven by the integration of cutting-edge technologies. This study explores the seamless integration of advanced technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics, in manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and decision-making. By connecting physical and digital systems, Industry 4.0 enables real-time data exchange and intelligent decision-making, leading to optimized production processes and resource utilization. The implementation of IoT devices and sensors empowers predictive maintenance, quality control, and enhanced visibility across the supply chain. Additionally, AI-driven predictive modeling and data analytics enable data-driven insights, facilitating agile decision-making and improved manufacturing performance. This investigation delves into the transformative potential of Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing, offering valuable insights into the future of manufacturing industries.
Libertarianism as a Political Philosophy
Authors: Girotra Vinay
Published: December 2023

Libertarianism adheres to the philosophy of laissez-faire, advocating for minimal state interference. It posits that the state should focus solely on tasks such as internal security, defense, and the establishment of laws. Other responsibilities, including education, healthcare, and social services, are deemed more appropriately managed by social, economic, or religious institutions. The extent and nature of power vested in the state versus other institutions have been subjects of varying opinions among thinkers, and this paper delves into the diverse perspectives on this matter.
ANALISIS TRANSFORMASI STRUKTUR PEREKONOMIAN SEKTOR PRIMER, SEKTOR SEKUNDER, DAN SEKTOR TERSIER KABUPATEN BONE BOLANGO
Authors: Imbran Harijono
Published: December 2023

This study aims to find out analyzing the transformation of the economic structure of Bone Bolango Regency and how the shift-share distribution through LQ analysis and shift-share Bone Bolango Regency in encouraging economic growth. This study uses a quantitative approach. Data analysis uses secondary data sources for the last 5 years (time-series) and the analytical tools used are Location Question (LQ) and Shift Share Analysis (SSA) analysis.The results of the study indicate that the transformation of the economic structure of Bone Bolango Regency is still not going well, or is still categorized as slow. This can be seen from the contribution of the primary sector share which is still very dominant where the average is 42.60 percent every year. Far above the secondary sector and tertiary sector. The economic potential of Bone Bolango Regency can be seen from the basic sector owned which consists of 10 sectors or business fields, respectively: 1) Mining and Quarrying, 2) Manufacturing Industry, 3) Construction, 4) Wholesale and Retail Trade, 5) Real Estate Estate, 6) Corporate Services, 7) Government Administration, 8) Education Services, 9) Health Services, and 10) Other Services. The non-base sector of Bone Bolango Regency consists of 7 sectors or respective business fields; 1) Agriculture, 2) Procurement of Electricity and Gas, 3) Transportation and Warehousing, 4) Procurement of Water, Garbage, and Waste, 5) Provision of Accommodation and Food and Drink, 6) Information and Communication, and 7) Financial and Insurance Services.
Éloge de l’indocilité: regard colonial et appropriation locale, Monts Mandara du Cameroun
Authors: Chétima Melchisedek
Published: December 2023

This article examines the colonial discourse on populations living in the Mandara Mountains in Cameroon, and the way in which they practiced mimicry to appropriate symbols of the dominant culture, diverting them from their original significance and reinterpreting them to promote their own cultural experiences. It shows how the clichés of rebels and savages through which the colonial power strove to define them were reinvested to defend the image of the mountain dwellers as strong, hard-working people. This process of reappropriation continued during the big tourist boom that began in the 1950s and continued until the mid-2010s, which saw the first forays of Boko Haram in the region. During this period, people staged the supposed cultural authenticity of the Mandara Mountains to fuel the tourism industry. The article is based on archival data collected in various archives in Cameroon, notably in the National Archives in Yaoundé, as well as on data from oral interviews conducted with thirty-nine participants.
Challenges of Islamic Boarding School Organizational Culture in The Millennial Generation and The Digital Era 4.0
Authors: Muhith Abd. , Dwiyono Yudo , Munawati Siti , Mustofa Ali , Haryanto Sugeng
Published: December 2023

This research aims to determine the role of the digitalization era as an intervening variable among the millennial generation toward organizational culture in Islamic boarding schools. To find out this, a research question was created which was answered in a hypothesis or temporary research answer, namely that the millennial generation has a significant influence on the organizational culture of Islamic boarding schools. The second hypothesis is that the digital era has a positive and significant influence on organizational culture and the final hypothesis is that the millennial generation has a positive and significant influence on Islamic boarding school organizational culture through the digital era. This research is quantitative research with a survey method, where data is obtained through questionnaires that have been tested for validity and reliability. The research instrument uses a 1-5 Likert scale. In determining the sample from the population using probability sampling using path diagram analysis whose analysis uses structural equation modeling (SEM). The results of the research show that there is a significant influence between the millennial generation on organizational culture, secondly, the digital era has a positive and significant influence on organizational culture and the main finding in this research is that the digital era variable can mediate the millennial generation on organizational culture with its indicators.
DAMPAK PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP PELAYANAN ADMINISTRASI KEPENDUDUKAN DI KANTOR KECAMATAN SUNGAI TABUK
Authors: Irawanto Irawanto , Fikri Muhammad , Saputra Riky Welli
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on population administration services at the Sungai Tabuk District Office.The research method used in this study is descriptive with a qualitative approach that describes the impact of Covid-19 on population administration services at the Sungai Tabuk District Office. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation. The sources of information in this study were the Head of the Head of Government Section, the Staff of the Government Section, the Village Apparatus with as many as 3 (three) people, the Head of RT 1 person, and the community 3 people while the key informant was the Camat.The results of this research show that the impact caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on population administration services at the Sungai Tabuk District Office is reduced service time, the completion time of Population documents is getting slower, making ID cards cannot be done because the e-KTP recording device is damaged, transferred to the Office Population and Civil Registration of Banjar Regency with online services, the completion time of making an ID card takes quite a long time between 3 to 5 days or even more which is delivered by courier PT. J&T Express at a rate of Rp. 10,000 (Ten Thousand Rupiah).The online service that was implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic was difficult for some people because people did not understand technology and did not have a cellphone according to standards. The follow-up action taken by the Sungai Tabuk District Apparatus in direct service was to carry out health protocols, namely by providing a place for washing hands, wearing masks, maintaining a distance between service providers and recipients or fellow recipients and adding plastic shields to the service in front of the counter, to anticipate the spread of Covid -19.
Предиктори резистентності до стандартної медикаментозної терапії хворих на гіпертонічну хворобу і кальциноз клапанів серця
Authors: Yuzvyshyna O. V.
Published: December 2023

Наведено результати власних досліджень з виявлення предикторів резистентності до медикаментозної терапії хворих на гіпертонічну хворобу (ГХ) та кальциноз клапанів серця (ККС). Описано прогностичну шкалу відбору хворих з високим ризиком резистентності до медикаментозної терапії за регресійним аналізом. Розроблено певний прогностичний алгоритм, який дасть можливість практичним лікарям правильно вибирати тактику ведення хворих на ГХ і ККС.
Структурно-функциональные изменения клеточных мембран при хроническом ренокардиальном синдроме
Authors: Demikhova N. V. , Vlasenko O. M. , Rudenko T. M. , Smiianova O. I. , Kyrychenko N. M. , Prykhodko O. O.
Published: December 2023

Обследовано 53 больных с хроническим ренокардиальным синдромом – с артериальной гипертензией при хронической болезни почек. При хронической почечной недостаточности (ХПН) отмечается снижение содержания холестерина в мембране, что является основой для нарушения жидкостных характеристик клеточных мембран. Изменения обмена фосфолипидов и увеличение коэффициента обмена фосфатидилхолина (ФХ) отражают повышение процессов липопероксидации, усиливающееся при ХПН. Деструкцию клеточных мембран отражает компенсаторное накопление в них фракции ФХ как основного компонента наружного слоя биомембран. Независимо от степени нарушения функции почек и клинических проявлений заболевания в мембранах тромбоцитов накапливаются лизоформы фосфолипидов, что указывает на усиление процессов свободнорадикального перекисного окисления липидов и накопление биологически активных субстанций, обладающих мембранодеструктивной активностью.
Клінікоепідеміологічні аспекти медулярної карциноми щитоподібної залози в Україні
Authors: Kvachenyuk A. M. , Reizin D. V.
Published: December 2023

Проаналізовано дані про 232 хворих на медулярну карциному щитоподібної залози, яких лікували в хірургічному відділі Інституту в 1979–2012 рр. Встановлено, що дана група хворих відповідає іншим вибіркам за такими характеристиками, як вік та їх розподіл за формами хвороби (спорадична, родинна, в складі синдрому MEN-2В). Разом з тим показано, що кількість хворих із спорадичною формою медулярної карциноми починаючи з кінця минулого століття суттєво збільшилась в основному за рахунок приросту кількості хворих жінок. Аналіз розподілу хворих за місцем проживання показав, що на п’ять найбільш промислово забруднених областей України – Донецька, Дніпропетровська, Луганська, Запорізька, Київська, а також Київ – припадає більше третини хворих із спорадичною формою медyлярної карциноми з усіх хворих, тоді як найбільш "чисті" області – Чернівецька, Рівненська, Волинська, Тернопільська і Житомирська – у 3,6 раза менше. Одночасно відмічено більшу частку хворих з областей, які суттєво постраждали від наслідків чорнобильської аварії. Збільшення останнім десятиліттям кількості хворих із спорадичною формою медулярної карциноми щитоподібної залози і більша, ніж в інших вибірках, кількість хворих жінок свідчать про певні особливості причин виникнення цієї форми хвороби серед населення України, що і може бути пов’язано з негативним впливом чинників навколишнього середовища, насамперед на жіночий організм.
Результати застосування малоінвазивної методики лікування вивихів акроміального кінця ключиці
Authors: Golovakha M. L. , Zabielin I. N. , Shishka I. V.
Published: December 2023

Наведено дані лікування 32 хворих із свіжим ушкодженням зв’язок акроміально-ключичного суглоба. Для визначення типу пошкодження використовували класифікацію Rockwood. При I–II типах ушкоджень застосовували консервативне лікування, при III–VI типах вивихів – оперативне лікування. Методом вибору оперативного лікування була методика, при якій використовували систему «АКК-Такелаж» c високоміцним нерозсмоктувальним матеріалом. Результати показали, що застосування даної методики для відновлення акроміально-ключичного суглоба дає можливість знизити травматичність операції, скоротити терміни іммобілізації, отримати позитивні віддалені результати і відновити рух у плечовому суглобі в повному обсязі.
Вміст цинку в організмі дітей та підлітків із соматотропною недостатністю
Authors: Bolshova O. V. , Pachomova V. G. , Sprinchuk N. A.
Published: December 2023

З метою оптимізації лікування хворих з різними формами соматотропної недостатності обстежено 40 дітей (29 хлопчиків та 11 дівчаток) віком від 3 до 17 років, у яких виявлено пряму кореляційну залежність між вмістом ІФР-1 і рівнем цинку в плазмі крові. Отримані дані свідчать про доцільність використання цинквмісних препаратів у комплексній терапії станів, пов’язаних з недостатністю ендогенного гормону росту.