bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Chronological changes in the Black Sea level at tide gauge station Varna 1928-2023
Authors: Ivanov Anton , Dimitrov Nikolay
Published: November 2024

This paper outlines time series data analysis from Varna tidal station (Black sea, Bulgaria), with the objective being to determine the influences of long-period and short-period tides. Observations series from monthly mean sea level values cover the period 1928-2023. The sea level measurements until 2013 were done with a mechanical float tide gauge. Since 2013 a radar tide gauge was installed in place of the mechanical one. A least squares linear regression model was applied for the analysis of monthly sea level data. As a result of the analysis, mean sea level, trend, seasonal and long-term tidal influences were established. In order to determine the influence of short-term tides, the method of least squares harmonic analysis was applied. In this method, observed sea level values are considered to be represented as a sum of tidal harmonics operating at previously known frequencies. The observation data include hourly values for the period 06.2013-12.2023. Some of the advantages of the applied method are that it allows to analyze series with interruptions in the observations, as well as assist to easily determine tides with close frequencies. From the analysis was determined the influence of: the annual and semi-annual tides, as well as about 68 short-period tides.
Financial Performance Evaluation using Financial Distress models with reference to Dabur India Ltd
Authors: Myada Vamshidhar, Gattaiah Tadoori E. Ramesh, N V Sriranga Prasad,
Published: November 2024

The global FMCG business is expected to reach close to $15000 billion by 2025 in the current era of e-commerce. Accordingly, FMCG is identified as the fourth-largest sector in India. One of the top businesses in India is Dabur India Ltd. As a result, we tried to evaluate the financial patterns and performance during the previous ten years. The main objective of this study is to assess the financial positions with respect to profitability, solvency, liquidity, etc. For the study, the ratio analysis techniques are employed and Financial Distress of Dabur India Ltd is analysed by Altman's Z-Score Model and Zmijewski Model. The study's overall conclusion unequivocally shows that Dabur is benefiting from positive financial performance across the board. This could assist Dabur India in maintaining a strong market share and a leading position in the FMCG industry.
Predicting Entrepreneurial Success in the Digital Economy Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Bhattacharya Chaitali
Published: November 2024

The features of intelligent entrepreneurship as it becomes a social phenomenon in national economies and the effects of this phenomenon on the economy are explored in this paper. There is evidence that the environment of modern entrepreneurship is associated with intellectual, informative, and creative pursuits. Redefining "intelligent entrepreneurship" and "talent management" is a necessary step in improving both terms. Value of human capital, or the chance for an individual to make use of their inherent intelligence, is at the heart of intelligent business. According to studies, the best course of action for national economies is to adopt open innovation models. In order to create and efficiently apply intelligent potential—which assures the expansion of the national economy—it is necessary to enhance the efficacy of scientific, educational, and innovative systems. The groundwork for entrepreneurial intelligence has been laid in view of the present status of the digital revolution in the economy.
Quelques exemples d’interaction entre théorie et empirie dans l’étude statistique de la turbulence (1920-1940). Quel intérêt pour la formation et l’enseignement de la mécanique des fluides d’aujourd’hui ?
Authors: Demuro Antonietta
Published: November 2024

Les tensions et les rapprochements entre théorie et empirie en mécanique des fluides ont toujours animé l’histoire de ce domaine de la physique depuis le XVIIIe siècle. Dans cet article, nous nous proposons d’illustrer quatre exemples d’interaction entre ces deux mondes. La période concernée est la première moitié du XXe siècle, plus précisément entre 1920 et 1940. Les trois premiers exemples se focalisent sur les écoulements turbulents et leur traitement statistique, d’abord en Allemagne, puis en Grande-Bretagne et aux États-Unis et, enfin, en France. Le dernier exemple montre que les tensions et les rapprochements entre théorie et empirie se reflètent également dans l’enseignement de la mécanique des fluides de l’époque. À ce propos, nous présenterons les activités d’enseignement de la mécanique des fluides à l’Institut de mécanique des fluides de Lille (IMFL). Nous nous appuierons sur ces exemples pour questionner leur possible intérêt dans l’enseignement et la formation en mécanique des fluides d’aujourd’hui.
營運階段綠辦公建築管理與維護之評估指標研究
Authors: 孫振義 孫振義 , Chen-Yi Sun 簡嘉伶
Published: November 2024

近年來綠建築之議題開始受到關注，我國亦推行綠建築評估系統（EEWH），希冀建築能降低環境污染，亦同時提供舒適健康的使用空間。然而，我國現行評估系統主要針對建築設計、建築型態進行審核評估，對於綠建築管理維護、使用營運仍無相關規範，較無持續性、管理層面的考量，若能加強建築營運階段的性能追蹤、提供完善的管理機制，則更可有效達到綠建築「永續發展」的初衷。
爰此，本研究欲探討適宜評估綠建築營運階段「管理與維護」之指標項目，以辦公建築作為研究對象，透過檢視國外商用綠建築營運維護、績效表現、既有建築性能表現之相關評估系統，釐清綠辦公建築營運使用期間，所應著重評估之指標內涵與要素。其次，運用模糊德爾菲法（Fuzzy Delphi Method），透過專家學者的專業填答，確立綠辦公建築營運階段「管理與維護」的評估中，應包含三大面向、七項指標分類，共二十九項指標項目。In recent years, green building issues have begun to receive attention. Under this trend, Taiwan has implemented the Green Building Evaluation System (EEWH), which enables buildings to reduce environmental pollution and resource waste, while also providing comfortable and healthy space. However, the current evaluation system mainly focuses on the building design and building status. There are no relevant regulations for the management and maintenance of green buildings. Thus, there are relatively no sustainability and management considerations. If we can track the performance during the operation phase, provide a comprehensive management mechanism, and consider energy-saving and carbon-reduction strategies at the same time, it will be more effective to achieve the 'sustainable development' of the original intention of green buildings.
Therefore, this research mainly studies appropriate evaluation indicators of green building operating stage, and uses office buildings as the research object. Review the evaluation systems of commercial green buildings in use in other countries, and clarify the indicators that should be emphasized during the operation period. Furthermore, the research uses the Fuzzy Delphi Method to establish the evaluation items for the 'management and maintenance' of the green office building operation phase. After calculation, the 'management and maintenance' framework of the green office building should include three aspects, seven classifications, and a total of 29 indicators.
街屋耐震評估模型之研究──以人工智慧及敏感度分析理論為研究方法
Authors: 陳清山 陳清山
Published: November 2024

街屋為台灣常見的住宅型態，據營建署2015年住宅調查統計，街屋約占住宅類型中49.20%之比例，可見街屋為台灣重要的住宅類型。此種低矮型建築型態在歷次地震中破壞嚴重，遭受極大之生命及財產損失。如何快速評估現有街屋耐震能力，以發揮街屋應有的功能，乃一件刻不容緩的工作。除此之外，目前研究人員以人工智慧推論建築物耐震能力時，對於如何決定適當的因子數目，以及如何判定推論模型的優劣，亦常感到困擾，這也是一個值得探討的課題。本論文以崩塌地表加速度代表街屋耐震能力，由於崩塌地表加速度之計算常須耗費大量的時間及金錢，且必須倚賴該領域專家之知識才能訂定，非一般工程人員可以勝任。為解決上述課題，並保存專家寶貴的知識，採用主成份分析法、資料探勘以及人工智慧中的灰色理論、類神經網路和基因表達規劃法，推論街屋之耐震因子及耐震能力;並應用敏感度分析，測試於不同耐震因子數目下，各耐震評估模型之推論能力，結果顯示，13個耐震因子的推論能力最佳，類神經網路和基因表達規劃法之推論結果亦頗為良好。本研究主要採用人工智慧理論為研究方法，以不同的面向探究街屋耐震領域，希望能以不同的研究角度獲得耐震評估的新思維。研究成果可提供建築專業者使用，所發展的研究方法亦可供學術界後續研究的參考。Street house is a common type of housing in Taiwan. According to the statistics of the 2015 housing survey of Construction and Planning Agency, street houses occupied 49.20% of the housing types. It can be seen that street house is an important housing type in Taiwan. This type of low-rise building was severely damaged in previous earthquakes and suffered great loss of life and property. Therefore, how to quickly assess the seismic performance of existing street houses are critical issues that deserved to further investigate. Besides, when the researchers using artificial intelligence to infer the seismic performance of street houses, are often confused about how to determine the appropriate number of factors and judge the pros and cons of the seismic inference model. These are also main topics worthy of discussions. This paper adopted the collapse ground acceleration as the seismic performance of street houses. Owing to the calculation of the acceleration often takes lots of time and budget, and must rely on the knowledge of experts in the field to determine, it is difficult for general engineers to accomplish this job. In order to solve the above problems and preserve the valuable knowledge of experts, the principal component analysis, data mining, grey theory, artificial neural network (ANN) and gene expression programming (GEP) method were used to infer the seismic factors and assessment models of street houses. Furthermore, this paper also used the sensitivity analysis to experiment the seismic assessment model under different number of seismic factors. Results show that when using 13 seismic factors, the seismic assessment model is the best, and the inference results of the ANN and GEP are also good. This paper mainly used artificial intelligence theories as the research methods, exploring the seismic assessments of street houses with different aspects, hoping to obtain new vision about seismic evaluation from different research perspectives. The research results can be used by construction professionals, and the developed research methods also can be referenced for subsequent researches in academia.
評析盧毓駿教授建築及都市規劃的設計思維
Authors: 張敏慎 張敏慎 , 張效通 張效通
Published: November 2024

中國文化大學建築及都市設計學系創系主任盧毓駿教授，奠定系所朝向建築兼具都市規劃的發展方針；也規劃設計中國文化大學、交通大學等諸多館樓，以及科學教育館等多棟著名建築。時值1960-1970年代「中華文化復興運動」，盧教授的古典中式建築外觀，包覆著西方現代建築設計手法，成為當代建築之典範，更為中國文化大學塑造典雅的特色校園。本文運用生平歷史事件及著作文獻，採用文獻回顧法，歸納出盧教授建築及都市規劃之思潮源流、建築設計思維。綜理盧毓駿教授的論述與作品，可歸納：以天人合一的中國傳統思想為基礎，從都市幾何規劃逐步發展到有機論述；來自CIAM及柯比意（Le Corbusier）的設計思想概念；強調在地特色與基地調查的重要，在都市設計思維中尤其重視防災救災避難等防空規劃功能。其建築及都市規劃設計思維，逐步實現在中國文化大學與交通大學新竹博愛校區的校園規劃。Professor Lu Yujun, the founding director of the Department of architecture and urban design of Chinese Culture University, laid the development policy of the Department towards architecture and urban planning. He also designed many buildings such as Science Education Center, Chinese Culture University, and Chiao Tung University. During the 'Chinese culture renaissance movement' in the 1960s-1970s, Professor Lu adopted the appearance of classical Chinese architecture and covered with western modern architectural design techniques, becoming a model of contemporary architecture and shaping an elegant characteristic campus for Chinese Culture University. This paper summarizes the ideological source and architectural design thinking of Professor Lu's architecture and urban planning by using his life, historical events and literature review. The comprehensive discussion of Professor Lu Yujun can be summarized as follows: Based on Chinese traditional thought, it has gradually developed from urban geometric planning to organic discussion; Design ideas and concepts from CIAM and Le Corbusier; Emphasize the importance of local characteristics and base investigation, and pay special attention to air defense planning functions such as disaster prevention. His architectural and urban planning and design thinking is realized in his works.
探討城市公共性之建築設計教學策略
Authors: 賴怡成 賴怡成
Published: November 2024

城市應該提供多元且具公共性的開放空間和生活場所，城市才會健康，居民才會快樂。本研究目的為建構一個建築設計教學策略，主要藉由城市公共性的探索，啟發學生的設計學習與創意，以及關注公共空間的社會責任。因此，我們先對城市公共性進行相關文獻研究，接著了解文本閱讀及設計圖解的方式，這些研究幫助我們建構「圖解場域」（Diagramming Field）的設計方法，此方法透過四個設計步驟對城市的公共性進行探索，包括取樣、詮釋、再現和介入。最後，我們以淡江建築研究所一年級的設計工作室「Ruin City」為平台，並選擇台北市的老舊城市為例進行設計實驗，不同於以往「figure-ground」的基地閱讀，城市中之場域的流動性元素和異質空間的活動揭露，將提供我們重新定義老舊城市再生的新可能性與設計想像，從都市、建築到景觀，從實到虛，從黑到白，從空間形式到生活事件。研究發現Diagramming Field打開學生在城市公共性的想像，以及設計創作的多元性，包括議題論述、基地選擇、媒材使用、表現方法等，同時也提升他們/她們對於基地的敏感度與設計的溝通，我們認為這種「有感而發」的基地閱讀為當下建築設計教育的重要訓練。Cities should provide diverse and public open spaces and living places, so that cities can be healthy, and residents can be happy. Through exploring the publicity of cities, the purpose of this research is to propose teaching strategy for architectural design to inspire students' design learning and creativity. We first study on the relevant literature of city publicity, and then explore the ways of design diagrams. Based on these studies, we construct a teaching method called 'Diagramming Field'. This method has four stages to conduct design operations of city publicity, including extraction, interpretation, representation and intervention. Finally, we used the first-year graduated design studio 'Ruin City' as the platform for design experiments. We take the old city Beitou in Taipei as an example to carry out the design experiment. Different from the city reading of 'figure-ground', the fluidity of the field and the exposing of heterogeneous space provide the new possibilities and imagination for students to regenerate the old city, from urban to architecture to landscape, from solid to void, from black to white, from spatial form to life events. Diagramming Field inspires students with the imagination of urban publicity and the diversity of design creation, including discussion of topics, base selection, media use, expression methods, etc., These can help students to enhance the sensitivity of the site and design communication. We think that the site reading with intention is an important training for the current architectural design education.
From the Persianate World to Multiple Worlds of the Persianate
Authors: Arslan C. Ceyhun
Published: November 2024

This article fleshes out two future directions for Middle Eastern studies as it puts the recent scholarship in Ottoman studies in dialogue with Alexander Jabbari’s The Making of Persianate Modernity. First, like Jabbari, who interpreted the sexual puritanism in modern Persian literary histories as a convention of Persianate modernity, the author notes that critics can analyze key claims in texts of Arabic and Turkish modernity as generic conventions rather than as facts that capture sociopolitical transformations of modernity. Second, the author argues that The Making of Persianate Modernity, which examines the “form that the Persianate takes” in modern Iran and South Asia, can serve as a point of departure for studying the diverse forms that the Persianate takes in other Middle Eastern contexts, which do not have to be subsumed to a single Persianate world. While the term “Persianate world” has served as a useful heuristic concept, critics can shift their focus to “the multiple worlds that the Persianate has taken” as they analyze communities, such as the Ottoman literati, who do not self-identify as members of a cosmopolitan Persianate community. The Persian textual heritage can cultivate multiple worlds that uphold different, and even contradictory, political ideals and aesthetic norms.
Effectiveness of Liposomal Vitamin C on Postoperative Sequelae in Alveolar Osteitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Punga Dr Rohit , Bhagat Dr Nitin
Published: November 2024

Alveolar osteitis (AO), or dry socket, is a painful postoperative complication of tooth extraction, with higher prevalence in mandibular molar extractions. Conventional management addresses symptoms but lacks efficacy in improving tissue healing. This study evaluates the effect of liposomal Vitamin C as an adjunctive treatment for AO. A total of 93 patients with confirmed AO were randomized into a control group receiving standard care (n=46) and an experimental group receiving standard care plus 1,000 mg daily of liposomal Vitamin C (n=47). Primary outcome measured pain intensity, while secondary outcomes assessed healing time, swelling, and trismus. Results indicate that liposomal Vitamin C significantly reduced pain and accelerated healing compared to standard care alone (p < 0.05). Findings suggest liposomal Vitamin C as an effective adjunct therapy in AO management.
Unveiling The Hidden Link: The Impact Of Obesity On Periodontal Health In Adults
Authors: T Tabasum Dr. Syeda
Published: November 2024

Background: Obesity and periodontitis are both significant public health concerns, with emerging evidence suggesting a strong link between the two conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the association between obesity and periodontal disease among adults aged 35-44 years. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 360 adults, aged 35-44 years, to investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and periodontal health. Periodontal status was assessed using the Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and loss of attachment (LOA) scores. Participants were categorized into normal, overweight, and obese groups based on BMI, and the prevalence of periodontitis was compared across these categories. Results: The study revealed a significant association between increased BMI and the prevalence of periodontitis. Overweight participants exhibited higher rates of LOA (78.15%) compared to individuals with normal BMI (30.25%). Notably, all obese participants (100%) experienced attachment loss. CPI scores indicated that obese individuals had more severe periodontal pockets (78.69%) than their normal-weight counterparts. These findings suggest that obesity contributes to the progression and severity of periodontal disease. Conclusion: Obesity is strongly associated with an increased risk of periodontitis, as evidenced by higher rates of LOA and periodontal pockets in overweight and obese individuals. The results underscore the need for integrated health interventions targeting both weight management and oral health to reduce the burden of periodontal disease in obese populations. Further research is required to explore the mechanisms linking obesity and periodontal disease to develop effective preventive strategies.
Enhancing Music Classification: Machine Learning Approaches to Song Type Recognition
Authors: Das Paromita , Gupta Somsubhra , Neogi Biswarup
Published: November 2024

In this paper, a new method for identifying Indian music inside a machine intelligence framework is presented using digital signal processing (DSP) techniques. To extract useful information from audio signals, the suggested method makes use of aspects specific to Indian music, like pitch, tempo, and spectral characteristics. Several DSP methods are used to efficiently handle the audio data, such as spectrogram analysis and Fourier transformations. Furthermore, machine learning models are used for pattern recognition and classification tasks. Examples of these models are deep neural networks and support vector machines. Accurate identification of Indian music is made possible by the combination of DSP and machine intelligence, especially in the face of noise or stylistic changes in performance. The suggested method is effective in identifying Indian music, as shown by the experimental results, which also highlight its potential uses in content indexing, music recommendation systems, and cultural preservation initiatives.
The Role of Administrative Governance Principles in Achieving Institutional Excellence: An Applied Study on the Saudi Telecom Company in Jeddah.
Authors: Yousef Asiri Marai bin Yaqoub
Published: November 2024

The study aimed to identify the role of administrative governance principles with their dimensions (transparency, accountability, integrity, participation) in achieving institutional excellence from the point of view of employees of the Saudi Telecom Company in Jeddah Governorate. The study relied on the descriptive analytical approach, and used the questionnaire as the main tool for collecting data from a random sample. There were (164) employees of the administrative departments at the Saudi Telecom Company in Jeddah. The data was analyzed using the SPSS program, and the results of the study concluded that the role of the principle of transparency in achieving institutional excellence in the company was at a very high level, with an approval rate of (87%), and that the principle of accountability was at a high level. High and approval rate (83.2%), the principle of integrity came at a high level and approval rate (80%), and the principle of participation came at a high level and approval rate (78.2%). The results also showed that the level of institutional excellence at the Saudi Telecom Company in Jeddah Governorate was at a high level with an approval rate of (81.4%). The results also reached acceptance of the main hypothesis, that is, there is a statistically significant relationship at the 0.05 significance level between the principles of administrative governance in its four dimensions and achieving excellence. Corporate Institution of Saudi Telecom Company in Jeddah Governorate. The study recommended the necessity of conducting a study similar to the current study as an applied study on all other organizations and telecommunications companies, while conducting more future studies on the obstacles that prevent telecommunications companies from adhering to the principles of governance.
The Effects of Physiotherapists' Attitudes Towards Complementary And Alternative Medicine on Their Perspectives To Chronic Low Back Pain
Authors: Kiloatar Hümeyra
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study aims to investigate how the perspectives of physiotherapists on complementary and alternative medicine practices influence their strategies for chronic low back pain.
Material-Method:
The study included 162 physiotherapists. Participants' attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine were assessed using Complementary, Alternative, and Traditional Medicine Attitude Scale. Physiotherapists' attitudes and beliefs related to chronic low back pain were evaluated using Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale.
Results: Positive significant correlations were observed between Complementary, Alternative, and Traditional Medicine Attitude Scale-Total Score and Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale Factor 1 (r=0.204, p=0.009) and Factor 2 (r=0.174, p=0.027).Significant correlation was found between Complementary, Alternative, and Traditional Medicine Attitude Scale-Philosophical congruence with complementary and alternative medicine subscore and Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale Factor 1 (r=0.319, p=0.000) and Factor 2 (r=0.286, p=0.000).Complementary, Alternative, and Traditional Medicine Attitude Scale-Holistic balance subscore showed significant correlation with Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale Factor 1 (r=0.222, p=0.005) and Factor 2 (r=0.155, p=0.049).
Conclusion: Physiotherapists with more positive attitude towards complementary and alternative medicine practices tend to lean towards biomedical approach to chronic low back pain. Increasing physiotherapists' knowledge about complementary and alternative medicine practices and evidence-based interventions may influence their approaches to chronic low back pain.
Effects of Hands-on Laboratory Experiment on Students’ Skills Achievement in Physics in Day Secondary Schools in Rwanda: A Case of Gicumbi District
Authors: MUKANKUBANA ROSETTE MARIE , HESBON O Andala
Published: November 2024

This research investigated the effect of a hands-on laboratory experiment on students’ skills achievement in physics in day secondary schools in Gicumbi district, Rwanda. Specifically, this research examined the hands-on laboratory practices that affect students’ skills and achievement in physics in day secondary schools in Rwanda, analyze the level of students’ skills achievement in physics that is due to the hands-on laboratory experiment in day secondary schools in Rwanda, and establish the relationship between the hands-on laboratory experiment and students’ skills achievement in physics in day secondary schools in Rwanda. The study adopted a descriptive survey design with a mixed approach. The targeted population of the study consisted of 72 headteachers, 5416 students, and 1750 teachers, making the total population of 7238, selected across Gicumbi district. The researcher used purposive sampling techniques to choose physics teachers and students and simple random sampling to choose schools and headteachers, a descriptive and correlational research design was used in combination with a mixed methodology. Quantitative data were collected using questionnaires, while qualitative data were acquired using interviews. The findings were analyzed through descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics such as correlation and regression analysis. The findings revealed that 72.2% of students felt confident in applying theoretical knowledge to practical experiments, showcasing the effectiveness of structured hands-on practices. However, 67.6% expressed dissatisfaction with the clarity of laboratory activities, indicating a need for improvement. Additionally, 78.1% of students reported increased confidence in performing physics calculations after lab experiments, while 60% felt their understanding of complex concepts could be enhanced through hands-on activities. Furthermore, 75% of students believed practical experiments helped them retain physics concepts better than theory alone, and 87% of teachers agreed that regular exposure to laboratory activities boosts student performance in assessments. Collectively, these findings highlight the need to enhance hands-on laboratory practices to improve student engagement and achievement in physics. The research recommends curriculum developers to create structured hands-on activities aligned with theoretical concepts and incorporate diverse instructional strategies. NESA needs to integrate practical assessments into evaluations, while the Ministry of Education should allocate resources for improving laboratory facilities and provide professional development for teachers.
Family Socio-Economic Factors and Female Students’ Academic Achievements in Day Secondary Schools in Rwanda: A Case of Rubavu District
Authors: Iyamuremye Jean Jules Emmanuel , Mugiraneza Faustin
Published: November 2024

The research explored the impact of family socio-economic factors on the academic achievements of female students in day secondary schools in Rubavu District, Rwanda. The study aimed to identify the specific socio-economic factors affecting academic performance, assess the academic achievement levels, and analyze the relationship between these factors and student success. The study involved 243 respondents, including 150 students (both males and females),90 teachers, and 3 headteachers from Bugeshi, Busasamana, and Gisenyi Sectors. Data was collected through questionnaires for primary sources, while interviews and observations provided secondary data. Sampling methods included purposive, stratified, and simple random sampling. The research utilized both quantitative and qualitative methods, with IBM SPSS version 21.0 employed for data analysis. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (correlation and regression analysis) were used. Key findings include that 75.3% of respondents strongly agreed that parental education,83.9% noted parental income, and 79.6% mentioned peer groups as critical socio-economic factors influencing academic performance. For academic achievement,72% identified improved exam scores,81.7% highlighted active class participation, and 64.5% pointed to increased confidence and promotion to the next level. The study found no significant correlation between socio-economic factors and academic performance, as most results exceeded the 0.05 significance level. The research recommends that the Ministry of Education review teacher allocation, develop ICT curricula, strengthen adult literacy campaigns, and improve resource provision in day schools. Future research should further investigate socio-economic factors influencing academic outcomes.
Numerical analysis of soil reinforced by sand columns using different installation methods
Authors: Laouche Mohamed , Bezih Kamel , Djenane Mohamed , Karech Toufik
Published: November 2024

This study involves a finite element numerical simulation of laboratory tests conducted on small-scale models. The tests involved the installation of columns using different techniques: without soil displacement and without column compaction (WR-NC), and without soil displacement but with column compaction (WR-WC). The reinforced soil masses were then subjected to a uniform 150 kPa load. A comparison between the numerical and experimental results showed excellent agreement, validating the simulation. Following this validation, a parametric analysis was carried out to examine the effects of the various parameters on the behavior of the reinforced soil masses. In the first method, three different column diameters were analyzed, focusing on the effects of diameter (area replacement ratio), column length, and geogrid containment benefits. In the second method, three levels of compaction pressure were applied during the column installation. The study evaluated the impact of column installation techniques on the behavior of the reinforced masses. The findings indicate that settlement reduction is proportional to the increase in area replacement ratio and column length. Additionally, confining the columns with geogrid was shown to be effective in further reducing settlements. The results also revealed that increasing compaction stress leads to greater radial expansion of the columns, which densifies and stiffens the surrounding soil, thereby reducing settlement. Overall, the study concludes that column installation techniques significantly influence the behavior of reinforced soil masses.
Physico-chemical and biological characterization of urban municipal landfill leachate and treatment by ozone process
Authors: Kheddaoui Abdelkrim , Ramdani Nadia , Benouis Khadidja
Published: November 2024

Thewaste production nationwide is increasing every year, on account of therapid urbanization and growing populations, also consumption modes. Algerian political authorities have chosen Technical Landfill Centres (TLC) as a competitive and safe technique of waste management.However, storing these wastes in a bad way poses several environmental challenges, especially in the Department of Saïda, the latter  have significant groundwaters. The major problem registered on this Landfill is the leachate resulting from the degradation of buried wastes which were  disposed  off   the  outside  of  the  leachate basinand  present  a  source  of   pollution for  the  local  groundwaters by heavy metals and pathogenic germs.The present paper investigates the leachate treatment ozone process produced by Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) under high potential.The experimental resultsobtained allowed us to show the efficiency of the treatment process by ozone based on the micro pollutant analysis (COD, BOD5 , TOC, heavy metals) and microbial  analysis, after ozonation treatment.The results show that 80% of micro pollutants are eliminated and 100% destruction of all bacteria which reveals the high efficiency of the process.
Study of the fire resistance of partially encased composite steel-concrete columns according to Eurocode 4
Authors: Soumia Sekkiou , Touam Lakhemissi , Moufida Gherdaoui
Published: November 2024

In this paper, the behavior of partially encased steel and concrete composite columns without fire protection exposed on four sides to the standard fire and under axial loading was studied using the simplified calculation model of the Eurocode4 (EC4) method. The main objectives of this study are: first to evaluate the temperature of the different components of the column section as well as the variation in the characteristics of the materials constituting them (strengths and Modulus of elasticity); and then analyze the influence of several parameters, such as the section size, the reinforcement rate, the buckling length and the mechanical strengths of the steel and concrete on the ultimate fire resistance. The results show that the dimensions of the section, the reinforcement rate and the buckling length have a significant influence on the fire resistance. On the other hand, the concrete strength, the structural steel grade and the reinforcing steel grade have a moderate influence.
Efficiency of the TEMJOUHERT date palm kernel as activated carbon in wastewater treatment for the Ghardaia region
Authors: Raache Imane , Annou Ghania , Benkoumar Kaouter , Daoudi Dahman
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine the potential for using activated carbon prepared by local agricultural waste for the treatment of wastewater loaded with organic pollutants. The activated carbon was prepared by chemical activation using phosphoric acid H3PO4 at an “85%” concentration, from local date kernels TEMJOUHERT (TMG) from the Ghardaïa region, Algeria. The activated carbon synthesis yield is equal to 28.56%. The adsorbent prepared was characterized by determining its physical and chemical characteristics, in particular the bulk density, the ash content, the iodine number, the surface functions by the Boehm method and the pH at the point of zero charge. Thus the textural properties are determined by scanning electron microscopy SEM and the Burnauer-emmett-Teller (BET). The surface area and micropore volumes of activated carbon TMG; were found to be 639.9190 m2/g and 0.420779 cm3/g respectively. All the results obtained from the treatment of wastewater from the Atteuf "kef doukhane area in the Ghardaia region. are clear that: the best pollutant removal rates are 84.75% for  PO3-4; 85.21% for COD and 74.55% for NH4+ by activated carbons; using a mass of 1g of adsorbent per 100 ml of water, 90 min contact time and 250rpm stirring speed.
Effect of overheating on the efficiency of solar panels - study of temperature above 480C
Authors: Kadraoui Hicham , Hanifi Mohamed Amine Adda , Abdedaim Imene , Moussa Hadjadj , Chebabhi Layachi
Published: November 2024

The impact of heat exposure on solar panels can be very significant, not only in terms of energy losses but also in terms of the reliability of systems in the short and long term. The main PV performance parameter can be reduced; how low the power output is due to heat-induced efficiency degradation depends on the specific microclimate as well as the temperature response of the individual unit. In this paper, experiments are conducted in the laboratory of Adrar University on a monocrystalline panel with a power of 200 watts. Exposed to variable solar radiation at different times of the day. The voltage and current are measured through all stages of experimentation according to regular standards. The results show that the efficiency of the panel decreases between 4% to 10% when the amount of solar radiation increases from 572 W/m2 to 780W/m2. This corresponds to a rise in temperature between 35C0 and 49C0. These results give researchers a general picture of the changes that occur in the solar panel when it is in similar conditions.
Food Habits of Eriphia Verrucosa (Eriphiidae) and Pachygrapsus marmoratus (Grapsidae) in the Mediterranean Coast of Eastern Libya in Sosa
Authors: Hind Abdrabba  , Ayiman Faraj
Published: November 2024

The current study aims to determine the type and abundance of food for two species of crabs, Pachygrapsus marmoratus and Eriphia verrucosa, that inhabit the rocky beaches in the south. Mediterranean coast. A total of 40 crabs of each species collected during 2022 were used. We found that P. marmoratus and Eriphia verrucosa are carnivores, meaning they feed on what is available in their environment. Gastric fullness was determined. Food availability in habitats. The abundance of food in the stomach varies according to varieties, but the general trend was molluscas and crustaceans > Cnidarians > Algae > Seaweed > Fish; this is for the Pachygrapsus crab. Marmoratus, but the general trend was molluscas and cnidarians > And fish > Seaweed > And crustaceans > And algae. This is for the crab Eriphia verrucosa. This study provides information on the abundance and type of food by examining the stomach and knowing the percentage of its fullness and the type and abundance of food in the stomach.
Local economic development to facilitate the transition to formality in crisis situations
Authors:   International Labour Organization,
Published: November 2024

This guidance note discusses the challenges posed by informality in crisis-affected situations and the potential impact of the transition to formality in the HDPN. It also discusses how countries can leverage local economic development (LED) to accelerate that transition..
An assessment of household solid waste management in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Saran Mohini , Mohd Salahuddin , Choubey Venkat , Kumar Atul , Rajak Abhishek , Kumar Manoj
Published: November 2024

Rapid industrialization, urbanization, population growth, and migration from rural areas have resulted in increased solid waste generation in developing cities, which is commonly regarded as the most significant urban issue. The improper disposal of waste and inefficient collection methods is a significant problem in most of the municipalities in Indian cities. This challenge is further compounded by unscientific waste treatment practices, lack of modern technology, and limited resources. This study aims to assess the status of solid waste generation and disposal across different household income groups and to evaluate how Mainpuri manage and handles the solid waste management system. The study is based on primary data collected through a household survey in Mainpuri city, covering a sample of 1,836 households from various income groups. The data used in this assessment was collected from household surveys and government records. Although there is a recycling plant in operation, its capacity is inadequate to address the increasing waste generation and demands of the community. This shortfall underscores the need for enhanced waste management strategies and infrastructure to effectively cope with the rising volumes of solid waste. As a result, large quantities of solid waste accumulate in low-lying areas near the Isan River and the proximity of the plant. Without a comprehensive solid waste management plan in the municipality, the situation is likely to deteriorate further. Mainpuri City urgently needs a sustainable strategy to effectively manage its solid waste, addressing both current challenges and future demands. Implementing such a strategy is essential for improving public health, environmental conditions, and overall quality of life in the city.
PENSÃO ALIMENTÍCIA: ANÁLISE CRÍTICA DOS CRITÉRIOS PARA A DETERMINAÇÃO DO PERCENTUAL ALIMENTÍCIO NO DIREITO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Matias Matheus Henrique Soares , Silva Ianá Priscilla de Oliveira
Published: November 2024

Esse artigo tem como propósito abordar a determinação do percentual alimentício no direito brasileiro. Nesse contexto, esse estudo tem como problemática responder a seguinte pergunta: são suficientes os critérios para a determinação do percentual alimentício no direito brasileiro? O objetivo geral desse artigo compreende analisar os critérios para a fixação de percentual a ser pago em favor do cumprimento de prestação alimentar nos casos de pensão alimentícia paterno-filial, e quanto aos objetivos específicos compreendem: avaliar se existe percentual legal estabelecido; compreender os requisitos para determinação de prisão civil por dívida nos casos de inadimplemento voluntário e inescusável de obrigação alimentícia. Quanto a metodologia desse estudo, consiste em uma revisão bibliográfica do tipo descritiva e com natureza qualitativa, uma vez que serão descritos os critérios para a determinação do percentual alimentício no direito brasileiro sem quantificar esses critérios, e sim, compreendendo esses critérios por meio da coleta de informações estudadas e disponibilizadas por outros autores. Os estudos foram selecionados em bases eletrônicas de dados como Scielo, Google Acadêmico e Fundação Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) entre o período de 2020 a 2024, haja vista que esses estudos apresentam dados atualizados sobre o pagamento de pensão alimentícia e os critérios para a fixação de percentual a ser pago em favor do cumprimento de prestação alimentar. Concluindo que são suficientes os critérios para a determinação do percentual alimentício no direito brasileiro, haja vista que levam em consideração as necessidades dos filhos, e as possibilidades dos pais, tendo como fundamento a proporcionalidade e a razoabilidade.
ACOLHIMENTO E INCLUSÃO: ATENDIMENTO DA ENFERMAGEM HUMANIZADO DE PACIENTES COM AUTISMO
Authors: Silva Artemisa da Silva e , Cruz Loyana Lima , Cruz Ann Caroline Nascimento
Published: November 2024

Introdução: A humanização do cuidado é essencial para reduzir a ansiedade, melhorar a interação e garantir a adesão ao tratamento desses pacientes, que frequentemente apresentam dificuldades de comunicação e comportamentos sensoriais específicos. A pesquisa evidencia que a capacitação contínua dos enfermeiros é fundamental para aprimorar as práticas assistenciais e lidar com as particularidades do autismo. Além disso, o uso de estratégias comunicativas adaptadas, como recursos visuais e rotinas estruturadas, mostrou-se eficaz para facilitar o vínculo entre o profissional e o paciente. A atuação multiprofissional é outro aspecto relevante, garantindo um atendimento integral por meio da colaboração entre enfermagem. No entanto, desafios como falta de preparo das equipes e barreiras institucionais ainda dificultam a inclusão plena em alguns serviços de saúde. Objetivo: Analisar a importância do acolhimento e inclusão no atendimento de enfermagem humanizado a pacientes com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Objetivo: Analisar os desafios enfrentados pelo enfermeiro para identificação dos sinais de depressão pós-parto em puérperas. Método: Estudo de revisão da literatura, descritivo e qualitativo, com base nas obras encontradas nas plataformas SCIELO, LILACS e BDENF, publicadas entre os anos de 2014 e 2024. Resultados: Foram encontrados 34 estudos nas bases de dados, mas somente 6 foram incluídos na amostra final. Conclusão: O atendimento de enfermagem humanizado e acolhedor é indispensável para promover inclusão e bem-estar às pessoas com TEA, sendo necessária a ampliação de políticas públicas e formação especializada para garantir um cuidado de qualidade e alinhado às necessidades dessa população.
EXPLORING THE CULTURAL SEMANTIC EVOLUTION OF THE COLOUR WORD "PURPLE"
Authors: Jiang Yingqi , Ding Shengnan
Published: November 2024

This paper takes colour word as the window to explore the semantic evolution process of "purple" in Chinese, analyzes the use of ancient literature works and modern Chinese, and combs the "purple" colour from its initial symbolic meaning to the multi-level meaning in different cultural contexts today. The study found that in ancient times, "purple" had a lofty symbol in religion, politics and social status, and was often related to imperial power and holiness, while in the modern context, purple was more integrated into daily life, showing the transformation of aesthetic and personalized. Through the comprehensive analysis of semantics and cultural linguistics, this paper reveals the dynamic changes of "purple" in different periods and contexts, and how this change reflects the changes of social culture.
THE PROMOTION AND PRACTICE OF DIGITAL MUSIC CULTURE EDUCATION IN YANCHENG
Authors: YU Zhenyuan
Published: November 2024

The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China states the need to accelerate the construction of a high-quality education system, to develop digital education, and to achieve educational equity. In the case of music and cultural education in Yancheng, a coastal city in Southeast China, the current trend is to promote the transformation from traditional music education into digital music education, which is conducive to achieving the educational goal of “fostering virtue through education” by the implementation of aesthetic education, and better inheriting local folk songs and operas such as Fishermen’s Work Songs, Funing Cattle Songs, and Huai Opera. This requires educators to constantly consider the necessity of digital music culture education, to propose innovative measures for digital music culture education, and to summarize educational experience that can be drawn on for reference and promotion nationwide.
THE PEDAGOGICAL DISCOURSE IN TEACHING VALUES EDUCATION; CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND COPING MECHANISM
Authors: F. Tolentino Katherine Ann
Published: November 2024

Values education is a process, which begins at home and continues in society and in formal education institutions. The aim of this research was to describe the content and pedagogical discourse, skills and the challenges in teaching Values Education subjects in using the cognitive approach. This research was qualitative in nature. This qualitative study explores the challenges,opportunities and coping mechanisms of Values Education teachers at the Bulacan. Using a phenomenological approach, fifteen student teachers in values education were interviewed to understand their experiences in teaching preparation, classroom instruction, instructional materials, and community involvement. The study identifies critical challenges and opportunities teaching, values education subjects including challenges in meeting diverse learning needs of every student as well as with the emerging impact of which in the community. Continuous emergence of artificial intelligence, educational technology are vital aspects in focusing on diverse teaching methods applied by the student teachers in the values education subject. Collaboration among stakeholders and a holistic approach to addressing challenges are essential for improving educational outcomes equipped with values integration and application. In the study's findings, several recommendations are proposed to enhance the educational landscape. By implementing these recommendations, educational institutions can proactively address the challenges faced by values education student teachers and pave the way for holistic educational reform.
RESEARCH ON THE INNOVATION OF ENGLISH SECOND CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES UNDER MOBILE LEARNING MODE IN PANZHIHUA UNIVERSITY
Authors: Yan Meng , Haitao Wang
Published: November 2024

As for the English second classroom, Panzhihua University (hereinafter referred to as our university) has adopted the MOOC teaching mode and the blending learning mode, established a lot of English autonomic learning platforms. What’s more, it also carried out a series of online and offline English after-class activities. However, there are too many autonomic learning platforms in our university. In addition, affected by the COVID-19, some offline second classroom activities could not be carried out normally. Therefore, by using modern technology, this paper plans to establish the English second classroom learning system under the mobile learning mode, and to make some innovations in the platforms, contents, and forms of English second classroom activities. The teaching mode combining the second classroom activities with modern internet technology can make the second classroom activities be carried out more effectively, can make the second classroom be a better extension and supplement for the first classroom, so as to enrich students’ after-school activities and to motivate students’ interest in English learning. At last, the purpose of cultivating students’ autonomic learning ability and improving students’ comprehensive quality is achieved.