bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Climatic Impact on the Air Pollutant Concentrations Emitted from Gas Stations in Fallujah, Al-Anbar, Western Iraq
Authors: Al-Rikabi Raya , Alqaralosy Hanan , Sultan Maitham
Published: September 2024

The research investigates the influence of climatic elements like temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, evaporation, dust storms, wind direction, and speed on the air pollutant concentrations at gas stations in Fallujah city while examining their impact on humans and the environment. This was achieved by measuring concentrations of CO, NO2, and CH4, suspended particles (TSP, PM10), and Cu, and Pb. It was found that the impact increased in July compared to January, because of the influence of the measured climatic elements. Rising temperatures increase air pollutants' concentrations in the atmosphere, while winds spread them from emission sites to distant locations. Moreover, summer temperatures significantly impacted air pollutant concentrations at the study stations, particularly at Al-Rehab gas station, with the highest recorded temperatures of 48.4°C. Some gas stations also exceeded local environmental limits for TSP, PM10, CO, NO2, and Pb. The study revealed that summer temperatures with wind speeds of 2.1 m/s resulted in the highest air pollutants values, while winter temperatures with wind speeds of 1.9 m/s decreased these values. Higher temperatures increase chemical reactions and temperature inversions, leading to increased pollution concentrations and exacerbating air quality problems in the study area. Strong winds disperse pollutants, reducing concentration in the study area, while low wind speed increases concentrations and stagnation, resulting in poor air quality in the studied sites. The importance of the current study lies in evaluating pollutants in the Fallujah city, determining their causes, the extent of the impact, and contribution of natural and human sources in causing changes in air pollutant concentrations; caused by emission from the source. Moreover, the current study showed its impact on human’s health, and trying to find solutions to limit these effects or reduce their levels to ensure the safety of the environment and health.
The Influence of Claystone Type on Landslide Hazard: A Case Study
Authors: Winarti Winarti , Tedja Paramitha , Rizaq Al Hussein , Kurniawan Sandi , Qoyyibi Dava , Lodar Jaden
Published: September 2024

The landslide is more common in locations with steep slopes and is unstable. Developing an early warning system is the aim of this study, which focuses on Nanggulan, Yogyakarta Special Region-Indonesia. The Nanggulan has a wavy shape with a minor slope and is made up of Eocene sedimentary rocks. The landslide indicators, such as curved walls, cracked roads, fractured building walls, subsided building floors, sinkholes, and the creation of crown scarps, were discovered at various sites. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis and soil index properties of rock and soil samples, were used in the research. The XRD examination revealed the presence of smectite-group clay minerals (monmorillonite and saponite). Calculating the soil index parameters yielded that the soil has a specific gravity of 2.173–2.62, water content of 18.207–47.653%, liquid limit of 45–77%, plastic limit of 21–43%, plasticity index of 18–42%, cohesiveness of 1–91 kPa, and a friction angle of 10°–54°. The direction of the slope is more than 20°, so there is little possibility of planar failure, and the Nanggulan is stable. However, from the smectite-group clay minerals, the plasticity index and the liquid limit value indicate that the rock is cohesive and easy to move when it is wet. This form of landslide typically occurs on gently sloping terrain, is controlled by expansive lithology, has a relatively slow movement rate, and indicates that the landslide type was creep.
Advanced Technique of Rock Typing Characterization of Mishrif Formation, Amara Oil Field in Southern Iraq
Authors: Hasoon Salam , Farman Ghanim
Published: September 2024

Reservoir rock typing integrates geological, petrophysical, seismic, and reservoir data to identify zones with similar storage and flow capacities. Therefore, three different methods to determine the type of reservoir rocks in the Mushrif Formation of the Amara oil field. The first method represents cluster analysis, a statistical method that classifies data points based on effective porosity, clay volume, and sonic transient time from well logs or core samples. The second method is the electrical rock type, which classifies reservoir rocks based on electrical resistivity. The permeability of rock types varies due to differences in pore geometry, mineral composition, and fluid saturation. Resistivity data are usually obtained from well logs, and resistivity logs are available. The third method is the storage capacity of rocks. The focus is on the ability of rocks to store liquids, especially hydrocarbons. This method analyzes porosity, permeability, and pore size distribution data. After that, we compared the previous three methods to identify the types of rocks and determine the best method. In the first method (Cluster Analysis), three types of rocks were identified (Bad, Moderate, and Good). In the second method, electrical rock type (ERT), four types of rocks were identified (Bad, Moderate, Good, and Very good). Then, the third method (Storage Capacity) came and enhanced the results of the second method, so the second method is considered the best and most accurate method determining the types of rocks.
Residential Community in the Role of Prosumer
Authors:   Elektrodistribucija Srbije d.o.o. Beograd, Srbija, Grujić Dunja , Kuzman Miloš ,   Udruženje za pravo energetike Srbije
Published: September 2024

Prosumers have been recognized as the electricity system users and the electricity market participants since 2021 by the regulations of the Republic of Serbia. Among others, households, both in individual and collective housing facilities, are given the opportunity to acquire prosumer status, which enables them to achieve savings in monthly electricity costs and contribute to reducing environmental pollution and slowing down global warming. In this paper, residential communities were analysed as prosumers. The method of acquiring prosumer status for residential communities is described, starting from the basic idea, through the regulation of mutual relations between the members of the residential community and the conclusion of the supply contract to the construction and connection of the production facility to the power system. In addition, the method of electricity billing for the prosumer that is a residential community is shown in the paper. As a conclusion, proposals for additional savings for prosumers who are residential communities were given, as well as the models for improving their status.
Constructed Wetlands as a Potential Solution in the Wastewater Treatment Process
Authors:   Akcionarsko društvo „Elektroprivreda Srbije“, Beograd, Stanković Nikola
Published: September 2024

Constructed wetlands are engineering systems that are used in the process of purifying waste water and improving water quality. Wetlands are engineered systems that are built to take advantage of the processes that occur in natural wetlands, including vegetation, soil, and associated microbial activity to treat wastewater. These systems can be used as part of decentralized wastewater treatment systems and can be used to treat different types of wastewater. The paper presents different types of wet fields, their application, design criteria and methods of wastewater treatment. These systems are used as a secondary treatment process meaning that the wastewater is treated in a primary treatment step before entering the wet field filter. There are different types of wet fields, such as wet fields with surface movement of wastewater, wet fields with underground movement of wastewater, where water can move horizontally and vertically, as well as a hybrid system that is a combination of the previously mentioned two systems. The use of wet fields for wastewater treatment is becoming an increasingly popular system in various parts of the world, both in developed and developing countries
Determination of energy performance of building according to ISO 52016-1
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Serbia, Kovačević Sandra Lj. , Banjac Miloš J. ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Serbia
Published: September 2024

With the idea of harmonizing with current EU regulation regarding methodology used for energy certification of buildings, and with aim of achieving energy savings in the building sector, the dynamic hourly calculation methodology for determining energy needs of the building for heating and cooling was presented and analyzed. The presented method is based on the new, currently valid standard SRPS EN ISO 52016-1. Unlike the previous so-called three-node method, determined by the now extracted standard SRPS EN ISO 13790, this method does not group layers of the construction envelope, but treats separately each layer of each element of the construction envelope. Accordingly, the new calculation method is based on forming energy balance equations not only for the internal and external boundary surface, but also for each layer of the building element, and their coupled solution for boundary conditions that change on an hourly basis. Due to complexity of this methodology, which in addition to the hourly temperatures of the external air, hourly values of solar irradiance, radiation to the sky, but also the own radiation of all solid surfaces, also takes into account dynamic behavior of all elements of the building's thermal envelope (resistance to heat conduction and heat accumulation of each layer of the envelope), a special software was developed, verification of which, as well as verification of methodology, was performed on the example of determining energy needs of a model object for heating and cooling.
Comparison of Decontamination-Preservation Protocols for Delayed Surgical Re-implantation of Osteoarticular Fracture Fragments
Authors: Nuelle Julia AV
Published: September 2024

Background: To avoid discarding contaminated, devascularized osteoarticular fragments required for joint reconstruction, fragments need to be decontaminated while preserving chondrocyte viability. We hypothesized that disinfection with povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine followed by preservation using the Missouri Osteochondral Preservation System (MOPS) would allow for effective decontamination while retaining essential chondrocyte viability in osteoarticular fracture fragments for up to 14 days of shelf-stable point-of-care storage. Methods: With IACUC approval, purpose-bred hounds (n=16) were humanely euthanized for unrelated purposes and subjected to captive bolt trauma to create open distal humeral fractures. For each elbow (n=32), humerus, radius and ulna tissues were recovered such that 96 contaminated, devascularized osteoarticular fragments were randomly allocated to one treatment: Betadine (n=42): saline irrigation (1L), immersion in 10% povidone-iodine (20 min), saline irrigation; Chlorhexidine (n=42): saline irrigation, immersion in 0.002% chlorhexidine gluconate (20 min), saline irrigation; Injured Control (n=12): no decontamination treatment. After 7 or 14 days in MOPS, tissues were assessed by quantitative microbial culture and Viable Chondrocyte Density (VCD) measures. Results: Captive bolt trauma consistently resulted in type 3 open articular fractures. Injured Control osteoarticular fragments produced high polymicrobial counts at days 7 and 14. Chlorhexidine treatment was effective for decontaminating fragments such that no CFUs for clinically relevant bacteria were produced, while Betadine treatment was not fully effective at decontamination. Chlorhexidine decontamination followed by MOPS preservation maintained VCD in osteoarticular tissues over the desired 70% mean for 14 days, whereas the Injured Control group was associated with significant loss of VCD (Day-7=59%, Day-14=13%), which was further exacerbated by Betadine treatment (Day-7=29%, Day-14=6%). Conclusion: Contaminated, devascularized osteoarticular fracture fragments can be effectively decontaminated while maintaining essential chondrocyte viability for 14 days after type 3 open articular fractures using a decontamination-preservation protocol that combines saline irrigation with 0.002% chlorhexidine immersion followed by shelf-stable point-of-care storage in MOPS.
Improving the efficiency of repair and strengthening of the diesel exhaust system by using a highly common high-temperature synthesis of alloys
Authors: Вohomolov Eduard , Naumenko Yevheniia , Gaievskyi Olersandr
Published: September 2024

In accordance with the requirements of the Ukraine strategy of eco- nomic development and coverage of processes economic approaches to the transfor- mation of the national economy in various industries, we present a separate methodology in the field of restoration and repair of marine vehicles. The main direction of improving shipbuilding production is to reduce the duration, improve the quality and reduce the cost of ship repair. Such factors influencing production and repair as material supply and energy consumption can be reduced by 10-20 percent if we apply the latest technological implementations that are already developed and improved in the research of both Ukrainian and foreign scientists.
Вплив конструктивних параметрів системи впорскування палива common rail на характеристики паливоподачі двигунів RT-Flex
Authors: Polovinka E. , Tabulynsky I.
Published: September 2024

Компонування систем паливоподачі дизелів полягає, насамперед, у виборі конструктивних параметрів основних функціональних елементів. Розуміння ролі цих факторів необхідне також для ефективної експлуатації систем паливоподачі та двигуна в цілому. Акумуляторні системи паливоподачі сучасних дизелів RT-Flex типу Common Rail досить широко освітлені в технічній літературі, проте питання впливу конструктивних параметрів на характеристики впорскування палива не приділялося уваги. У цьому дослідженні вивчено вплив конструктивних параметрів основного модуля системи ‒ блоку управління впорскуванням БУВ (Injection Control Unit-ICU) – на процес паливоподачі. Сам блок є пристроєм, що забезпечує роботу дозуючого поршня ДП БУВ (QP-Quantity Piston). Його діаметр dп змінювався в діапазоні 40- 120 мм у процесі імітаційного моделювання із застосуванням програми GT-Power. Розглянуто зміну тиску палива в основних елементах БУВ: буферної pб.п і робочої pр.п порожнинах, а також у форсунці pф. При збільшенні dп з 40 до 120 мм pб.п знижується на 3,3 %, а pр.п у тих же умовах зростає з 465 до 706 бар (на 241 бар або 41 %), pф також зростає: з 383 до 564 бар. Швидкість vп руху ДП дуже чутлива до зміни умов ходу останнього. Навіть мало помітні зміни режиму переміщення ДП призводять до стрибко-подібної зміни vп. Циклова подача палива qц, зі зростанням dп збільшилася з 0,0146 кг до 0,0189 кг на 0,0046 кг (27,4 %).
Умовні позначення:
оПКВ – градуси повороту колінчастого валу; РП БУВ –робоча порожнина БУВ;
БП БУВ – буферна порожнина БУВ; xп     – координата ДП;
vп     – швидкість ДП;
pр. п – тиск у робочій порожнині БУВ; pб.п – тиск у буферній порожнині БУВ;
pф – тиск у форсунці;
dп – діаметр дозуючого поршня; qц – циклова подача палива.
gт– інтенсивність упорскування;
ϕ –кут повороту колінчастого валу.
Розробка методу оперативного управління судном під час виходу на програмну траєкторію за станом поточної ситуації
Authors: Kalinichenko Tatiana
Published: September 2024

У статті запропоновано спосіб повернення суден на програмні траєкторії руху з урахуванням їхньої координації. Розглянуто принцип координації суден в процесі вибору ними безпечних маневрів повернення на програмні траєкторії руху. Здійснено розробку методу оперативного керування судном під час виходу на програмну траєкторію за станом поточної ситуації, який враховує раніше отримані теоретичні результати та забезпечує як відсутність небезпечного зближення з ціллю, так і точний вихід на програмну траєкторію руху.
Дослідження термічних властивостей та умов самозаймання небезпечного вантажу копри
Authors: Shestakova M. , Lyashenko О. , Ivanova R. , Shpota О. , Peretyaka S.
Published: September 2024

За допомогою термогравіметричного методу аналіза вивчено термічні властивості небезпечного вантажу копри. Встановлено температурні інтервали основних термічних перетворень вантажу та температура його самозаймання. Дослідження критичних умов самозаймання копри дозволило встановити основні етапи виникнення горіння в масі вантажу та температури, при яких вони відбуваються. Зроблено висновки щодо безпечного перевезення копри морем.
Якість проєкту судна як критерій ефективності його роботи
Authors: Oberemok Yevhen , Bondar Alla , Demidiuk Oleksandr
Published: September 2024

Розглянуті питання оцінки ефективності роботи судна як елемента транспортної системи. Показано, що судновласник повинен мати надійний інструмент для прийняття правильних рішень (оцінок) на етапі розгляду пропозиції або проєкту судна для мінімізації ризиків прийняття помилкових комерційних рішень. Запропоновано відносний критерій ефективності проєкту і шляхи його визначення для існуючого судна та для проєкту судна. Крім того розглянуто процедуру побудови рангового критерію ефективності проєкту, який в дослідженні залежить від ваги порожнього судна і бажаних характеристик гвинто-рульового комплексу. Розглянуті критерії застосовані для аналізу якості існуючих балкерів типу Panamax.
Надійність проєктів морських гідротехнічних споруд
Authors: Rogachko S. , Kalyuzhna V. , Litvinenko V.
Published: September 2024

Надійність морських гідротехнічних споруд багато в чому залежить від надійності їх проєктів, при розробці яких враховуються природнокліматичні умови районів будівництва, їх інфраструктура, наявність місцевих будівельних матеріалів та багато інших факторів. Морські гідротехнічні споруди під час експлуатації піддаються впливу трьох основних природних сил. До них відносяться: штормові вітрові хвилі; дрейфуючі льодові утворення у вигляді рівних крижаних полів, одиночних торосів та полів зрошення; сейсмічні навантаження. Об'єктивне урахування цих факторів при проєктуванні ГТС є наважливішою складовою надійності майбутніх об'єктів за розрахунковий період їхнього терміну служби. Точність оцінки силового впливу природних сил залежить від достовірності вихідних даних та досконалості методів відповідних розрахунків, втілених у рекомендаціях нормативних документів. Силові впливи уточняються на всіх стадіях проєктування морських споруд, у тому числі й у процесі наукового супроводу. У цій роботі наведено аналіз основних причин, що впливають на надійність проєктів морських гідротехнічних споруд.
Про вибір бази випробувань матеріалів та деталей на опір втомі
Authors: Konoplev A. , Kononova O. , Cheredarchuk N. , Halevskyi V. , Kokoshko Y.
Published: September 2024

Випробування на опір втомі дозволяють вирішувати багато завдань, пов'язаних із проектуванням, виготовленням та експлуатацією деталей машин. Їх актуальність обумовлена тим, що з їх допомогою можна досягти високої точності в оцінці втомної міцності деталей. Крім того, вони можуть бути єдиним способом для вирішення деяких спеціальних завдань. Наприклад, вони необхідні при визначенні характеристик опору втомі нових матеріалів і сплавів, під час проведення технічної експертизи деталей, що зруйнувалися в процесі експлуатації тощо. Важливим чинником під час проведення випробувань на опір втомі є вибір бази випробувань, що зумовлює їх тривалість та результативність. При її виборі в першу чергу беруть до уваги характеристики міцності матеріалів, орієнтуючись також на рекомендації стандарту. Крім того, необхідно враховувати вид рівняння кривої втоми, від якого залежить співвідношення бази випробувань і точки перелому цієї кривої. У роботі проведено аналіз зміни положення точки перелому кривої втоми залежно від границі витривалості для трьох рівнянь (степеневого, показового та Вейбула). Для проведення розрахунків були використані кореляційні взаємозв'язки між параметрами цих рівнянь та границею витривалості. Аналіз отриманих результатів показав, що положення точці перелому кривої втоми залежить від вибору її рівняння.
Аналіз дефектів металоконструкцій автомобільних кранів
Authors: Strelbitskyi V. , Yaremenko V.
Published: September 2024

У роботі представлені результати статистичного аналізу виявлених при експертному діагностуванні дефектів металоконструкцій автомобільних вантажопідіймальних кранів, які відпрацювали нормативний термін експлуатації в портах. Аналіз досліджень показав, що основними дефектами є деформації, тріщини та корозія металоконструкцій. Найбільшу кількість дефектів виявлено у стрілі крана. Виявлені дефекти вказують на те, що крани експлуатувалися з порушенням вимог експлуатації встановлених виробником.
Аналіз безпечної експлуатації пасажирського судна з розмірною модернізацією корпусу за критерієм забезпечення остійності
Authors: Shumylo O.
Published: September 2024

Розмірна модернізація морських пасажирських суден є важливим інструментом підвищення конкурентоздатності круїзних компаній. Світовий круїзний флот налічує значну кількість таких суден, які можуть розглядатися кандидатами для проведення такого виду модернізації. Будь-який вид модернізації, що пов'язаний зі змінами в конструкції корпусу, повинен оцінюватись з позицій безпеки судноплавства. Збільшення розмірів судна за рахунок додавання циліндричної вставки впливає не тільки на міцність корпусу судна, але й на його остійність, яка відіграє важливу роль для забезпечення безпеки пасажирів, судна і судноплавства і ефективності його експлуатації. Оцінка остійності ґрунтується на виконанні п’яти умов, що забезпечують її при різних видах експлуатації, стану погоди і поведінки пасажирів на верхній палубі − дотримання допустимих значень метацентричної висоти, кута крену, що викликається скупченням пасажирів на відкритій палубі біля одного з бортів, кут крену, що викликається спільною дією моментів крену, який виникає від скупчення пасажирів на верхній палубі і від руху на встановленій циркуляції; перевірки параметрів за діаграмою статичної остійності (ДСО); безпечної експлуатації за критерієм погоди. Разом з тим, метацентрична висота відіграє важливу роль при виникненні прискорень і сил інерції в корпусі судна (особливо пасажирського), що зумовило рядом дослідників провести класифікацію метацентричної висоти (точніше кажучи відносної метацентричної висоти) в такому діапазоні остійностей − недостатня, оптимальна, підвищена і надмірна. Це дає можливість створити математичну модель, що за розрахунковми значеннями остійності і згаданою шкалою визначає максимальну довжину судна, яка буде забезпечуватись необхідним критерієм остійності.
Level of Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Associated Factors among Clients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Vihiga County, Kenya
Authors: Amugitsi Lilian , Mbuthia Grace , Ochanda Damaris
Published: September 2024

Context: HIV/AIDS is still a public health concern globally, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and Kenya. HIV-positive clients are initiated on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) to reduce the multiplication of HIV and improve their immunity. These clients are at an increased cardiovascular disease risk due to a complex interplay of factors, including traditional cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking cigarettes, obesity due to inactivity, and diabetes.
Aim: This study sought to determine the level of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors among people living with HIV (PLHIV) on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in Vihiga County, Kenya.
Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional survey design to report baseline survey data for an interventional study on the level of CVD risk factors. The study involved a systematic sample of 211 patients on HAART in six health facilities purposively selected from Vihiga County. Data was collected using the WHO STEPWISE questionnaire from six comprehensive care clinics in Vihiga County from March to July 2022. The World Health Organization-International Society of Hypertension (WHO-ISH) tool AFRI E CHART was used to estimate the cardiovascular risk.
Results: The majority (96.68%) of PLWHIV on HAART in Vihiga county had low overall cardiovascular risk as predicted WHO/ISH score. Age (OR = 1.199, 95% CI [1.031, 1.394], p = 0.018) and smoking status (OR = 0.115, 95% CI [0.024, 0.558], p = 0.007) exhibited a significant association with the level of cardiovascular risk.
Conclusion: The majority of PLHIV have a low estimated CVD risk. There is a need to prioritize weight management in HIV care, integrating healthy lifestyle behaviors and nutritional support while conducting regular cardiovascular risk assessments, focusing on modifiable factors like smoking. Age-specific interventions can also help mitigate the risk across the different age groups.
Predictors of Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake among Healthcare Providers in Siaya County, Kenya
Authors: Imbuye Zilper , Ochanda Damaris , Arudo John
Published: September 2024

Context: Cervical cancer ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women in Kenya and the second most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age. Cases of cervical cancer among health professionals have equally been on the rise.
Aim: This study sought to establish the proportion of healthcare providers who have undergone cervical cancer screening and examine individual and health system predictors that influence cervical cancer screening uptake among healthcare providers.
Methods: The study was conducted in Siaya County hospitals and adopted analytical cross-sectional study design. Quantitative data was collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire from 186 healthcare providers working at six level four hospitals in Siaya County. In addition, key informant interviews were conducted involving the in charge (6 healthcare providers) of the six hospitals selected. SPSS software version 28 was used for statistical analysis of quantitative data at 95% CI; p = 0.05. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was done for all the independent variables with p < 0.02 in the model to determine predictors of uptake of cervical cancer screening. Qualitative data were organized into themes and coded according to the study objectives.
Results: The results show that only 77.4% of the healthcare providers had gone for the screening. There was a significant association (OR: 0.4; 95% CI: 0.2 – 0.8; p = 0.009) between age and uptake of cervical cancer screening. Further results showed that perceived susceptibility (OR: 0.2; 95% CI: 0.1 – 0.6; p = 0.003) and self-efficacy (OR: 0.3; 95% CI: 0.1 – 0.6; p = 0.0008) significantly associated with the uptake of cervical cancer screening services. As for the health system predictors that influence the uptake of cervical cancer screening, availability of transportation (OR: 4.4; 95% CI: 1.5 – 13.2; p = 0.004) and acceptability (OR: 5.0; 95% CI: 1.7 – 15.0; p = 0.001) had a significant association with the uptake of cervical cancer screening services. 
Conclusion: Only 77.4% of healthcare providers have been screened for cervical cancer. Perceived susceptibility, self-efficacy, availability of transportation, and acceptability were the main predictors of uptake of cervical cancer screening services. The study recommends routine awareness and sensitization programs about cervical cancer screening among healthcare providers on special days.
Remote Sensing, Artificial Intelligence and Smart Agriculture Technology Trends of the Future
Authors: Dilaver Hatice , Dilaver Kamil Fatih
Published: September 2024

The efficient and sustainable operation of the agricultural sector has become increasingly important in light of the transformations brought about by the third and fourth industrial revolutions. Population growth, increasing food demand, rising input costs, and environmental pressures necessitate innovative approaches not only to ensure food security but also to mitigate the effects of climate change. The European Union (EU) emphasizes the role of digital technologies in supporting agricultural productivity and resilience by promoting a bio-based economy. Strategies such as Farm to Fork (F2F) initiative aim to reduce pesticide and nutrient inputs, thus preserving biodiversity and supporting ecosystem health. Artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics, along with connected sensors, offer opportunities to optimize water and nutrient usage and increase crop yields. By utilizing AI, combining remote sensing technologies, and monitoring changes in land use, it is possible to reduce environmental risks associated with agricultural practices. Although there are challenges such as high investment costs and data control for the integration of digital technologies, ongoing research and development efforts promise to overcome these obstacles. In conclusion, the integration of digital technologies into agriculture presents unique opportunities to address urgent issues and achieve sustainability goals. This review discusses the applicability of fundamental technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Precision Agriculture (PA), and Machine Learning (ML) in making agriculture more efficient and sustainable, by enabling the perception, monitoring, collection, analysis, and extraction of meaningful insights from agricultural data.
Implementasi Learning Management System dalam Meningkatkan Efektivitas Pembelajaran
Authors: Agripina Shafa Armilda
Published: September 2024

Dalam era digital yang pesat ini, teknologi telah menjadi bagian penting dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan, termasuk di dunia pendidikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengumpulkan informasi yang cukup tentang implementasi Learning Management System dalam meningkatkan efektivitas Pembelajaran dengan menggunakan metode penelitian studi literatur guna mengumpulkan beberapa penelitian sebelumnya terkait implementasi learning management system dalam meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran. Learning Management System (LMS) adalah sebuah platform digital yang dirancang secara khusus untuk mendukung proses pembelajaran, serta pelacakan dan penilaian kinerja peserta didik dalam suatu institusi atau organisasi (Watson & Watson, 2007). Learning Management System (LMS) merupakan gabungan antara teknologi dan metode pengajaran dalam rangka menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang lebih interaktif, fleksibel, dan efisien.
 
In this fast-paced digital age, technology has become an essential part of many aspects of life, including in the world of education. This study aims to gather sufficient information about the implementation of the Learning Management System in improving the effectiveness of Learning by using methods of research study of literature in order to compile some previous research related to the application of the learning management system in enhancing the efficiency of learning. Learning Management System (LMS) is a digital platform specifically designed to support learning processes, as well as tracking and evaluating student performance in an institution or organization (Watson & Watson, 2007).
Evaluasi Pelaksanaan Kebijakan Merdeka Belajar–Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Di Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Universitas Negeri Padang
Authors: Ratih Jefia  , Yuliarti
Published: September 2024

Dalam Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Universitas Negeri Padang, kebijakan Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) telah diterapkan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengevaluasi dari kebijakan MBKM ini. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode campuran (mix methods), yang menggabungkan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif melalui survei bersama dengan wawancara sebagai alat penggalian data. Informan dalam penelitian ini berasal dari dosen Fakultas Ilmu Sosial, unsur pimpinan Fakultas Ilmu Sosial, pihak MBKM Universitas Negeri Padang, dan mahasiswa yang mengikuti program MBKM di Fakultas Ilmu Sosial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwasanya dalam pelaksanaan program MBKM di Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Universitas Negeri Padang secara umum sudah berjalan dengan baik. Namun, masih terdapat beberapa hal yang perlu ditingkatkan seperti proses pengkonversian nilai, pencairan dana yang harusnya tepat waktu, dan sosialisasi yang harus dilakukan secara berkala kepada mahasiswa dan dosen terkait program MBKM ini supaya dapat meningkatkan pemahaman mahasiswa dan dosen terkait pelaksanaan program MBKM di Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Universitas Negeri Padang.
Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Left Main Coronary Artery Disease in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients: A Hospital-Based Study
Authors: Gajoo Altaf Hussain , Baloch Muhammad Zaman , Baig Mirza Rizwan , Shaikh Ali Faraz , Memon Shahid Hussain , Arain Zain Islam
Published: September 2024

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the in-hospital outcomes of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who have left main coronary artery disease (LMCAD) and are treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Methodology: A cross-sectional, hospital-based study was conducted at the Department of Interventional Cardiology, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Karachi, from May 2022 to December 2022. Using a convenient sampling technique, adult male and female patients presenting with ACS and angiographically confirmed LMCAD were enrolled.
Results: A total of 129 patients were included in the final analysis, with a mean age of 51.22±12.03 years. The majority were male (n = 101, 78.29%). Dyslipidemia was the most common comorbid condition (n = 34, 26.35%), followed by hypertension (n = 32, 24.80%) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (n = 22, 17.50%). The most frequent in-hospital complications following PCI were heart failure (n = 12, 9.8%) and arrhythmias (n = 5, 3.87%). The in-hospital mortality rate was 2.32% (n = 3).
Conclusion: The study demonstrates that PCI for LMCAD in ACS patients is associated with favorable prognostic outcomes. While cardiac arrhythmias were the most prevalent post-procedural complication, the overall in-hospital mortality rate was low.
Recurrent Myocardial Infarction Due to Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in a Young Female with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report
Authors: Farooq Umar , Awan Ali Haider , Saleem Shafaq , Fayyaz Iqra , Ahmad Sana
Published: September 2024

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an uncommon but significant cause of myocardial infarction (MI) in young women who do not present with traditional cardiovascular risk factors. This case report details the presentation of a 36-year-old female with recurrent myocardial infarctions, characterized by chest pain, ECG abnormalities, and angiographic evidence of coronary dissection. Concurrently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), her repeated cardiac events were attributed to SCAD. The chronic inflammatory state associated with RA, along with autoimmune vasculitis, connective tissue abnormalities, and possible effects of RA medications, likely contributed to the development of SCAD. This case highlights the critical need to recognize SCAD as a potential diagnosis in young women, particularly those with autoimmune conditions, and underscores the importance of considering autoimmune disorders as a contributing factor in the pathogenesis of SCAD.
Chemotherapy-Induced Febrile Neutropenia Managed on an Outpatient Basis at the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Department of the Ibn Sina Children’s Hospital in Rabat
Authors:   University hospital center Donka Conakry Guinee, Barry Aissata , Kissou Aimee ,   University hospital center Sourou Sanou BoboDioulasso Burkina Fasso, Magib Cissé Abdoul ,   Hospital center Thierno Mouhamadou Mansour Barro Mbour Senegal, Hessissen Laila ,   Children hospital Ibn Sina de Rabat Maroc, Khattab Mohammed ,   Children hospital Ibn Sina de Rabat Maroc
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Febrile neutropenia (FN) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer. The general objective of this study was to collect data and analyze the factors influencing management of the febrile neutropenia at the day hospital at the pediatric department of Hematology and Oncology (SHOP) of Rabat.
The Russian army leisure activities during the First World War
Authors: Valyaev Ya. V. , Krisanov A. A. , Kravchenko D. P.
Published: September 2024

The subject of the research is the problem of organizing the activities of soldiers and ofﬁcers of the Russian Imperial Army on the fronts of the First World War in the periods between hostilities. The relevance of studying the problem is dictated by the fact that military conﬂicts accompany all periods of human development, and the results obtained can be rethought and transferred to modern times, taking into account existing realities. Within the framework of military-historical anthropology, the value of the quality of organization of army leisure is determined by the fact that it largely shaped the degree of psychological stability of combatants and their readiness to endure the difﬁcult conditions of war. The objectives of the study include identifying the main aspects of the life of military personnel based on the study of historical sources. The methodological basis of the study is based on general scientiﬁc methods of synthesis, analysis, generalization and systematization. In accordance with the principles of historicism and objectivity, the authors widely use specialized periodicals of the war period, materials from historical sources, both of memoir origin, reﬂecting the impressions of more educated layers of society, and sources capturing the experience of ordinary soldiers. This approach allows us to comprehensively assess the degree of readiness of the army to organize the front-line life of a soldier as a most difﬁcult task for any military command. The results of the study formulate conclusions about the characteristics of army life military personnel during the First World War, approaches to organizing leisure time are deﬁned and the main components of army life are summarized.
Language Attitudes toward Accented Speech in the Workplace in Switzerland
Authors: Roth Marie
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the language attitudes toward accented speech in the workplace in Switzerland.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Language attitudes toward accented speech in the workplace in Switzerland reveals a nuanced perception influenced by the country's multilingual environment. Studies indicate that individuals with native Swiss German accents tend to receive higher professionalism ratings compared to those with foreign accents, reflecting a bias that aligns with local linguistic preferences. Additionally, accents from non-European languages often face stigmatization, leading to perceptions of reduced competence and credibility. However, some findings suggest that exposure to diverse accents can foster greater acceptance and appreciation over time, particularly in multicultural workplaces.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social identity theory, linguistic accommodation theory & perception theory may be used to anchor future studies on the language attitudes toward accented speech in the workplace in Switzerland. Organizations should develop clear guidelines for performance evaluations that eliminate the subjective influence of accent bias. Organizations should establish policies that mandate participation in diversity training for all employees, including during onboarding and ongoing professional development.
Perceived Parenting Styles, Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution Styles among Young Adults
Authors: Tahir Zoonash , Quratulain Ansa
Published: September 2024

Purpose: Parenting styles greatly influence the development of emotional intelligence and conflict resolution styles among young adults since the very early years of their lives. The understanding how parenting styles and emotional intelligence impact conflict resolution styles of young adults has become progressively urgent. The existing study purposes to inspect the relationship between perceived parenting styles, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution styles among young adults.  The practical implication of this research will provide the future generations in better upbringing of their children that possess high levels of emotional intelligence.
Methodology: The study was carried out in a single phase. The study was quantitative, and it was conducted to assess the perceived parenting styles by young adults including assessing their emotional intelligence and identifying their conflict resolution style. The sample of the study was 280 (M=140, F=140) recruited from different universities in Islamabad, Pakistan. Three scales were used for assessment:  The Perceived Parenting Styles Scale (PPSC), The Schutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) and the Conflict Resolution Styles Inventory (CRSI).
Findings: The authoritative parenting style positively correlated with emotional intelligence (r = .47, p < .01) and positive problem-solving (r = .17, p < .01), while negatively relating to conflict engagement (r = -.31, p < .01) and self-protection (r = -.26, p < .01). In contrast, authoritarian and permissive styles were negatively related to emotional intelligence (r = -.13 and r = -.19, respectively) and positively associated with conflict engagement. Males scored higher on emotional intelligence (M = 121.96, SD = 13.73) than females (M = 118.35, SD = 15.87), and PhD students exhibited higher conflict resolution scores than Master's and undergraduate students. These findings highlight the impact of parenting styles on emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills among young adults.
Unique Contributions to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study is guided by The Social Learning Theory by Bandura (1977) sets that young adults copy ways of behaving gained from their childhood, particularly from their parents. Parenting styles perceived during childhood and adolescence could impact how people approach conflicts and social interactions. Another theory which backs this study is Emotional Intelligence theory by Daniel Goleman suggests that individuals consist of a bunch of skills and abilities that would help them in recognizing, understanding and managing their own self emotions as well as emotions of other people. The study recommends that research be conducted in other demographic regions or on a broader level. The study also recommends that other variables such as personality traits and changes over tine should be considered as well for better outcomes.
Tumor in the liver: Six inflammatory pseudotumor patient
Authors: Zengin Akile , Murat Şendil Ahmet , Selim Angın Yavuz , Türker Barış , Kılıç Mehmet , Ulaş Murat , Gündoğdu Elif , Arık Deniz
Published: September 2024

Inflammatory pseudotumor (IPT) is a rare liver disease confused with liver tumors. It is a disease that should be known in the differential diagnosis for clinicians as the correct diagnosis of IPT will prevent unnecessary surgery. Demographic datas, diagnoses and imaging modalities of six patients with radiologically and/or histopathologically diagnosed hepatic IPT between 2016 and 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Four out of six patients were female and median age was 57.5 (47-66). C-reactive protein was higher in four patients, and carbohydrate antigen 19.9 level was higher in one patient. We used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosis in five patients. Only in one patient computed tomography was enough for diagnosis. Tumor locations were segment 5 for two patients, segment 7-8 in two patients, segment 7 in one patient, and 8 in one patient. Liver biopsy was performed in five patients because it could not be distinguished from malignancy by imaging methods. Histopathological results of all these biopsies defined as IPT. Initial tumor median size was 31 (17-55) mm. Two patients were operated on. The first one underwent right hepatectomy due to a 2-fold increase in size within 11 months. The second one had a mass indistinguishable from hepatic adenoma by MRI and underwent nonanatomic resection. In one patient, IPT disappeared completely in the 18th month of follow-up period while it regressed in size in two patients. Two of our patients had a history of recurrent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, which we noticed incidentally before IPT was diagnosed. IPTs are liver masses with low malignant potential and may shrink spontaneously during follow-up. We suspected that biliary tract interventions may be the cause of IPT.
The Nexus between Illicit Financial Flows and Tax Revenue: New Evidence from Resource-Rich African Countries
Authors: Afolabi Joshua Adeyemi , Taiwo Abayomi Samuel , Adebayo Sheu Nurudeen
Published: September 2024

Resource-rich economies, especially those in Africa, are plagued with the resource curse and Dutch Disease syndromes, which undermine the quest for effectively mobilizing domestic resources toward sustainable and inclusive development. Empirical evidence on the role illicit financial flow (IFF) plays in this regard is relatively scarce. Thus, this study evaluates the volume of IFF and its effect on tax revenue in seven resource-rich African countries. Panel data, sourced for the 2009-2021 period, were analysed using the fixed effect and random effect models while the Instrumental Variable Generalised Method of Moment (IV-GMM), a dynamic estimator, was used for robustness check. Findings revealed that IFF has been on the rise and has detrimental effects on the tax revenue of the sampled countries’ national governments. This is inimical to sustainable development. Thus, the governments and policymakers in these countries must develop pragmatic policy and institutional approaches toward tackling the IFF menace.
Cash Flow Dynamics: Amplifying Swing Models in a Volatile Economic Climate for Financial Resilience and Outcomes
Authors: Enkeleda Lulaj  , Minguez-Vera Antonio
Published: September 2024

In a volatile economic climate, understanding cash flow dynamics is crucial for companies to improve financial resilience and outcomes. This research focuses on amplifying swing models such as Cash Flow Management (CFM), Solutions (CFS), Dynamics (CFD), Boosters (CFB), Innovations (CFI), and Strategic (CFS) - on cash flow dynamics in a volatile economic climate. By examining the relationship between these models and determinant variables, the study aims to provide insights that can assist companies in achieving financial resilience and outcomes. The data were collected from finance and accounting representatives of 200 companies ((manufacturing (107), services (56), and trade (37)) in Kosovo in 2023 (quarters 1, 2, 3, and the first two months of quarter 4), while processing was done through exploratory factorial, reliability, and multiple regression analyses conducted using SPSS and AMOS software. The results of the study reveal a significant relationship between each cash flow model and the determinant variables. This highlights the importance of these models in comprehending cash flow dynamics within a volatile economic climate. Factors such as optimization strategy clarity, continuous monitoring, effective working capital management, accurate financial decision-making, and technological improvements contribute to positive cash flow. Additionally, precise management of fluctuations, financial advantage, cooperative departmental approaches, and effective communication also play a role in cash flow dynamics. By extending swings models, the study provides valuable insights that can assist firms in achieving financial resilience and overcoming the challenges of a volatile economic environment.