bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spinte centripete e centrifughe attraverso la lessicografia veneziana
Il caso di catar ‘trovare’
Authors: Castro Enrico , Verzi Greta
Published: December 2024

This article discusses the presence and eventual disappearance of the verb catar ‘to find’ in the history of the Venetian dialect. It is divided into two parts: the first one offers a sociolinguistic description that explains the absence of the verb in contemporary Venetian, the second one presents some entries from the Vocabolario storico-etimologico del veneziano (VEV), such as catar and a series of its derivatives and compounds. The article will show that, to this day, catar survives in Veneto dialects with the exception of Lagoon Venetian, due to dynamic characteristics that ultimately assign a sociolinguistically low value to catar, explaining in this way its absence in contemporary Venetian.
Implementing Fazlur Rahman’s Contemporary Islamic Education Through Process Skills Learning: A Case in Indonesian Islamic Educations
Authors: Hidayat Ahmad , Basyir Kunawi , Pradesa Dedy
Published: December 2024

This study departs from the gap in the implementation of Fazlur Rahman’s contemporary educational ideas in learning methods. This study offers a process skills approach as a learning method to fill the gap. The aim of this study is to describe the application of the process skills approach in contemporary Islamic education in Indonesia as a synthesis of the implementation of Rahman’s ideas. The research method is qualitative literature. Data sources refer to Rahman’s works, and literature of Islamic education in Indonesia. The study results show that The process skills approach as a learning method is relevant as an operationalization of Rahman’s idea of Islamic education reform. Through the process skills approach, students are encouraged to actively process knowledge and develop scientific attitudes. In the context of Indonesian Islamic education, the application of process skills can be a solution to the renewal of Islamic education in the aspect of learning methodology.
The Prominent Role of Tarekat Education as A Social Change Basis for Stemming Radicalism in Lamongan
Authors: Rohman Abdul , Rouf Abdullah Zainur , Kusbandhono Erryk , Hazyimara Karunia , Defriono Ilham
Published: December 2024

This article examines the role of Tarekat (Sufi) educational institutions in promoting social change in Lamongan, Indonesia, a region known for Islamic radicalism. Tarekat institutions have often been seen as disconnected from social change, primarily seen as ascetic and otherworldly, not concerned with social issues. However, this study argues that these institutions can play a crucial role in countering radicalism. While government efforts to counter radicalism and deradicalisation focus on conventional methods, tarekat institutions remain undervalued as cultural assets in this context. The research uses a qualitative phenomenological approach, including interviews, observation and documentation. Findings suggest that Sufi educational institutions are instrumental in curbing the spread of radicalism, particularly in Solokuro, Lamongan. The curriculum, which emphasises peace and love, contributes significantly to deradicalisation efforts and provides an effective cultural countermeasure to radicalism in the region.
The Sumang Tradition among the Gayo Tribe of Central Aceh: An Islamic Education Perspective
Authors: Rishna Musliadi
Published: December 2024

This study examines the educational values inherent to the Sumang tradition of the Gayo people in Central Aceh Regency. Sumang is a tradition replete with knowledge, legal principles and values that inform social interaction, behaviour and character within the Gayo community. A qualitative approach was employed to collect data through observation, in-depth interviews and documentation. The analysis entailed the emergence and reduction of data. The research findings indicate that the educational values embedded in the Sumang tradition encompass respect for customary law, faith, worship and moral principles such as responsibility, modesty, order, loyalty, honesty, self-control, hard work, social concern and peace. Historically, these values were strongly instilled in Gayo families from an early age; however, their practice has declined over time, particularly in urban areas. Nevertheless, in rural communities, the practice of Sumang values remains prevalent, as evidenced by the continued custom of children not sitting knee-to-knee with their parents. This illustrates the continued relevance of the tradition in family life.
Embedding Islamic Values in Education: Strategies for Character Building at Madrasah Kulliyatul Mu’allimin Al-Islamiyyah Gontor
Authors: Idawati Khoirotul , Hanifudin Hanifudin , Al-Rahim Ahmed H. , Hosna Rofiatul , Kibtiyah Asriyana
Published: December 2024

The objective of this study is to identify the strategies employed by Madrasah Kulliyatul Mu’allimin Al-Islamiyyah Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor Ponorogo in the pursuit of enhanced character education and to analyse the impact of these strategies on students’ attitudes, behaviours and achievements. A qualitative approach with a phenomenological research design was employed to gather data through observation, interviews, and documentation. Triangulation was conducted to ensure the validity of the data. The data were subjected to an integrated analysis using the Miles-Huberman model and Mintzberg’s 5P theory. The findings demonstrate that the madrasah effectively employs a range of strategies, including the integration of Islamic values into daily life, character-based learning models, the development of positive habits, leadership training, and the active involvement of parents and the community. The reinforcement of character education has had a beneficial impact on students, facilitating improvements in discipline, responsibility, social conduct, and both academic and non-academic achievements. Additionally, it has led to notable enhancements in leadership and collaboration abilities. This study emphasises the importance of integrating character education into all aspects of madrasah activities and highlights the value of collaboration between madrasahs, parents, and the community in fostering students with robust and autonomous character traits.
Forecasting preferences of users based on the analysis of their actions
Authors: Petrov K.E. , Kobzev I.V.
Published: December 2024

In the article suggests an approach to determining user’s preferences, which is based on the synthesized model of choice. The problem of structural and parametric identification of this model is solved on the basis of the ideas of the theory of comparative identification. This approach give opportunity it possible to predict user’s estimates for objects of a certain category, which makes it possible to increase the relevance of issuing recommendations. The results of numerical modeling confirming the effectiveness of the described approach are presented.
Evolving radial basis neural network and extreme learning of its parameters
Authors: Bodyankiy Ye. , Petrov K. , Deineko A.A.
Published: December 2024

In the paper proposes an approach to the formation of the architecture and training of the evolving radial-basis neural network (RBFN), which processes the data in sequential online mode. It consists of two stages. The first one is based on the use of the T. Kohonen self-organizing map (SOM), which is responsible for managing the number of RBFN neurons and setting the location of the centers of kernel functions in self-learning mode. The second stage is responsible for its training using the method of extreme learning (ELM). This approach allows to avoid the "curse of dimensionality" in the formation of RBFN and significantly increase the speed of its learning.
Control of compressor station units using a fuzzy inverse model
Authors: Udovenko S.G. , Kelembet D.V.
Published: December 2024

The possibility and expediency of application for control of aggregates of the compressor station of fuzzy inverse models is considered. A modified algorithm for constructing such models is proposed. The essence of the modification is the decomposition of the global fuzzy MISO-system on the elementary subsystem and the previous inversion of the elementary cells of the fuzzy model with the subsequent transition to the inversion of the fuzzy global model.
Maximum-versus-mean absolute error in selecting criteria of time series forecasting quality
Authors: Romanuke Vadim
Published: December 2024

In time series forecasting, a commonly accepted criterion of the forecasting quality is the root-mean-square error (RMSE). Sometimes only RMSE is used. In other cases, another measure of forecasting accuracy is used along with RMSE. It is the mean absolute error (MAE). Although RMSE and MAE are the common criteria of time series forecasting quality, they both register information about averaged errors. However, averaging may remove information about volatility, which is typical for time series, in a few points (outliers) or narrow intervals. Information about outliers in time series forecasts (with respect to test data) can be registered by the maximum absolute error (MaxAE). The MaxAE criterion does not have any relation to averaging. It registers information about the worst outlier instead. Therefore, the goal is to ascertain the best criteria of time series forecasting quality, wherein the RMSE criterion is always present. First, 12 types of benchmark time series are defined to test and select criteria. The time series is of 168 points, whereas the last third of the series is forecasted. After having generated 200 times series for each of those 12 types, ARIMA forecasts are made at 56 points of every series. All the 2400 RMSEs are sorted in ascending order, whereupon the respective MAEs and MaxAEs are re-arranged as well. The interrelation between the RMSE and MAE/MaxAE is studied by their intercorrelation function. RMSEs and MaxAEs are “more different” than RMSEs and MAEs, because the correlation between the RMSE and MAE is stronger. Consequently, the MAE criterion is useless as it just nearly replicates information about the forecasting quality from the RMSE criterion. Inasmuch as the MaxAE criterion can import additional information about the forecasting quality, the best criteria are RMSE and MaxAE.
The usage and implementation of parallelism in GO programming language based on the MPI interface as a message exc hange method
Authors: Kyrychenko I.V. , Kolesnyk V.V. , Shmelov O.B.
Published: December 2024

The development of the methods for optimizing computer processes by the means of Go programming language. The resources for MPI computations were analyzed from the side of Go programming language. Proposed attempts to fabricate the ties the Go form devices hit their restriction of adaptability quick. Among the advantages of using Go programming language for implementation MPI algorithms, could be saud that it eliminates the need for the developer to manage memory and resources used by software manually, own binaries, fast and efficient compilation. Athough Golang uses several resources to create parallel computations, MPI algorithms implemented by Golang methods and techniques do not fully integrate exchange and computation. Were compared two Jacobi methods for solving partial differential equation. The results showed that Go cannot coordinate the execution of C, although Go scales a part more pleasant when using non-blocking communication when comparing the blocking C usage with the blocking Go execution and comparing the non-blocking implementations with each other. Go programming language is used for developing massive systems that can speed up software code several times by properly converting sequential algorithms to competing ones, nevertheless MPI developers are not recommended to use it due to its complexity for implementation. As a result, there is currently almost no MPI implemented by Golang methods and techniques that would fully integrate exchange and computation.
Marker-based Augmented Reality Modeling
Authors: Revenchuk I. , Agarkov E.
Published: December 2024

Augmented reality is a lot of opportunities for commercial use, new implementation in education, industry, medicine, construction, trade, education and even tourism. The commercial, rapid growth in the use of augmented reality technologies allows it, unlike virtual reality, not to use specialized hardware and bulky devices. The technology works on mobile devices — smartphones, tablets. The difference between augmented reality and virtual reality is interaction of computing devices with the image of the real world. Augmented reality has the potential to make human relationships with information more ergonomic. Data will be automatically delivered to users in the necessary context for various situations in everyday life, thus, the technology will raise the interaction of a person with information to a fundamentally different level. Methods and algorithms for modeling virtual space is an important in modeling augmented reality.
Usage of LSTM models for natural language understanding
Authors: Daniiel Yana , Onyshchenko Kostiantyn , Kameniuk N.
Published: December 2024

The problem of emotion classification is a complex task of language interpretation. In this work, a number of existing solutions for emotional classification problem were considered. The evaluation of performance of the considered models was conducted. The model for emotion classification in three-sentence conversations is proposed in this work. The model is based on smileys and word embeddings with domain specificity in state of art conversations on the Internet. The model performance is evaluated and compared with language processing model BERT. The proposed model is better at classifying emotions than BERT (F1 78 versus 75). However, modern performance of models for language representation did not achieve the human performance due to the complexity of natural language. There is a variety of factors to consider when choosing the word embeddings and training methods to design the model architecture.
Dynamic subject area: modeling and construction of metaproductive conclusions
Authors: Marin S. S. , Pobizhenko I. , Bilova T. , Dyomina V.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to brief analysis of existing and standard models of knowledge representation: logical, production, semantic network, frame. Some of the knowledge representation models are selected to form a more flexible and more advanced a knowledge representation. The article reviews the features of the functioning of a multilevel metaproduction system. This model of knowledge representation is functioned in a dynamic subject area. Metaproduction rules are proposed to solving problems in a dynamic area. Presentation format for a multi-level metaproduction is proposed. It is proposed to use production-monitors to control output process in a knowledge representation of multilevel metaproduction. It is proposed presentation format for speсial monitor-products. Analysis of situationns in which it is necessary to use the metaproduction approach is carried out. In this article were considered feature of constructing inference in a multilevel metaproduction model based on the use monitor-production. Definition of the inference algorithm in a multilevel metaproduction knowledge representation is created.
Soil information system of the Ukrainian Carpathians
Authors: Yamelynets Taras , Pankiv Zinoviy , Telehuz Oleksii , Bonishko Oksana
Published: December 2024

The theoretical aspects and practical approaches to the creation of a soil information system on the example of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is based on the use of vectorised large-scale soil mapping materials and GIS tools, are considered. The study is devoted to the development of a soil information system for the Ukrainian Carpathians, which integrates vectorised large-scale soil maps and GIS technologies to ensure efficient collection, storage and monitoring of soil data. The scientific novelty of the work is the creation of a multi-level information platform that combines data of different granularity and allows monitoring of soil transects, profiles, and genetic horizons, as well as determining spatial relationships between point and polygonal objects. Particular attention was paid to collecting cartographic materials reflecting the soil cover of the Ukrainian Carpathians and formalising the data for further integration into the soil information system. The system supports analytical tools that allow calculating various geometric, physical and chemical parameters of soil objects. The use of modern GIS tools enables accurate monitoring and forecasting of changes in soil cover under the influence of natural and anthropogenic factors, making it an important tool for the rational management of soil resources in the Carpathians. The developed system allows storing and updating information, which ensures its adaptability to changes in data analysis and processing methods. This not only increases the efficiency of monitoring, but also ensures the flexibility of the system for the specific needs of users. The practical significance lies in the possibility of using this system for soil protection, sustainable land management, and environmental safety. Expansion of this system to the entire territory of Ukraine will provide additional opportunities for effective monitoring and forecasting of changes in soil cover on a national scale, contributing to sustainable development and environmental protection.
Key words: soil information systems; Ukrainian Carpathians; remote sensing; soil database.
Anthropogenic transformation of socio-ecosystems in the river basin of the Bystrytsia (Ukrainian Carpathians)
Authors: Koynova Iryna , Rozhko Ihor
Published: December 2024

Research on the anthropogenic transformation of socio-ecosystems in small river basins allows us to assess the scale of settlement impact and formulate measures for the sustainable development of territories. Settlement impact is reflected in changes in land structure – increase of built-up land and arable land within settlements and a decrease in natural forest and wetland geosystems. Such transformations in the catchment area of small rivers affect water quality reduce river flow, lead to siltation of the riverbed, and often threaten small rivers' existence in general.
The Bystrytsia river basin has been inhabited for a long time, but due to the diversity of the relief and different types of nature management in the upper reaches and the mouth, the level of the anthropogenic transformation of socio-ecosystems is different.
Anthropogenic transformation within human settlements (socio-ecosystems) was determined by systematic analysis of all factors causing changes. We analysed the historical settlement of the Bystrytsia basin and the current population in 43 settlements. They are home to 27,018 people. We identified the main potential anthropogenic sources of geosystem pollution: farms, landfills waste and untreated discharges from private homes. The anthropogenic load in the Bystrytsia basin began to increase sharply from the beginning of the twentieth century and reached its peak in 1970–1990. Extensive farming since the beginning of the twenty-first century, the expansion of anthropogenic impacts, and new threats caused by global climate change have continued the transformation of socio-ecosystems.
Level of transformation of socio-ecosystems increases from the upper reaches to the river's outlet in the middle reaches. The greatest changes occurred in socio-ecosystems with high population density as a result of agricultural load: plowing, drainage melioration, farm work. These are settlements of the lowland part of the basin – Stupnytsia, Horodyshche, Dublyany, Verkhniy Dorozhiv. Indicators correlate with population density and the share of ecologically destabilising lands within settlements: the share of arable land reaches 50%, and together with hayfields and pastures it exceeds 70% of the territory. Forest cover is at the level of 20%.
Our analysis helped to formulate measures and recommendations for the balanced use of the basin system of Bystrytsia and minimisation of anthropogenic impact. The studied areas are attractive for the development of tourism and recreation. An important condition is to maintain high quality and sustainability of natural geosystems and compliance with legislation.
Key words: anthropogenic impact; basin approach; Bystrytsia River; anthropization; settlement impact.
Cutans over the illuvial horizons of sod-podzolic surface-gleyed soils (Stagnig Retisols) of the Prebeskids Precarpathian
Authors: Tykhovska Lesia , Pankiv Zinovіy
Published: December 2024

The issue of the genesis of profile-differentiated soils of the Precarpathian region is still a subject of active debate due to differences in the interpretation of diagnostic features of soil formation processes. To establish the genetic nature of the background soils of the Prеbeskid Preсarpathian and to supplement the diagnostic criteria of soil formation processes, it is advisable to study the peculiarities of the profile distribution of clayey soils and their chemical properties. Cutans are a direct result of the soil formation process, so the study of their spatial distribution within genetic horizons and elemental composition will allow to supplement the diagnostic features of soil formation processes. Based on the field morphological studies of sod-podzolic surface-gleyed soils, a significant amount of skeletans, silans, humans, and sesquans was diagnosed. The surface cutans (flowing cutans) and pore-channel cutans were also diagnosed within the Stagnic Retisols over the illuvial horizons. The maximum number of cutans was diagnosed in the lower part of the eluvial-illuvial horizon, where pore-channel cutans are almost four times higher than the number of surface cutans. Taking into account the low thickness of the cutans and their close adjacency to the containing rocks, the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) method was used to study their elemental composition. Based on the analysis, it was found that the elemental composition of the studied cutans has a significantly higher content of Manganese, Ferrum and Aluminium compared to the containing horizons, indicating that they were formed by the predominant action of the gley-eluvial process. The formation of black color of the pore cutan is explained by the much higher concentration of Manganese in it. Further detailed study of cutans within the soil profile will provide information on changes in soil formation factors and the dynamics of soil formation processes caused by both economic use and climate change.
Key words: Stagnic Retisols; Prebeskydy Precarpathians; cutan, mangan.
Bystrytsia River morphodynamics in the Precarpathian Upland since 147 years ago
Authors: Bayrak Galyna
Published: December 2024

The article describes the modern morphodynamics of a small river in the foothills. The Bystrytsia (Tysmenyts’ka) River in the Precarpathian Upland was chosen for the research. It has typical riverbeds: single-channel, multi-channel and meandering. The morphodynamics of the riverbed was studied using the maps of different times (1877, 1906, 1940, 1959) from the different resources ("Archival maps of Poland and Europe"; 1989 from the collections of the Faculty of Geography; 2023 from the resource Open Street Maps; Space images from 2005, 2010, 2014, 2019 and 2021 from the resource Google Earth; 1989 and 2024 from the resource EO Browser). Five sections of the riverbed were identified, where the morphodynamics manifested themselves differently depending on the morphological type of the riverbed and the width of the floodplain. The first section had the following change: two- and multi-channel straight (1877) → single-channel slightly sinuous (1906–1940) → multi-channel straight (1989) → single-channel slightly sinuous and meandering (2021–2024). The second section showed the following morphodynamics at different times: multi-channel sinuous riverbed (1877) → two-channel slightly sinuous with a fragment of a multi-channel (1906–1940) → single-channel slightly sinuous with old riverbeds (1989) → single- and two-channel slightly sinuous (2021–2024). The third segment is characterized by morphodynamics: multi-channel straight (1877–1940) → single-channel straight channel (1989) → single-channel slightly winding with a meander (2021–2024). The morphodynamics of the meandering type of channel in the fourth and fifth segments manifested themselves in changes in their shapes, sizes, angles of turn, deflection length, and transformation of small meanders of the channel. According to the results of the research, we observe a pattern when periods with sufficient precipitation prevailed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the channel morphology had mostly a multi-channel or two-channel form. In the middle and late 20th century the structure is simplified – the channel becomes mostly a single-channel straight. At the beginning of the second decade of the 21st century, the single channel acquires bends and meanders, which was not characteristic for any of the periods. With more precipitation, the water runoff of the river increases and, accordingly, the riverbed becomes multi-channel and meandering. In the third decade of the 21st century, the river takes on a straight shape and a single-channel, rarely – two-channel bed prevails. Extreme floods change the morphology of the channel, and in the periods between them, the river has a stable shape and accumulates potential for changes.
Key words: river morphodynamics; river channel; horizontal deformations; instability; modern fluvial processes; channel dynamics; river Bystrytsia; Precarpathian Upland.
Neotectonic movements in the Prut River valley: records in karst and river terrace deposits
Authors: Ridush Bogdan , Shavranskyy Vasyl
Published: December 2024

The section of the Prut River valley between the villages of Dranytsia (Ukraine) and Cryva (Republic of Moldova) constitutes the southern part of the Khotyn-Mamalyga tectonic uplift. This is the only section within the valley where the Neogene gypsum layer is exposed by erosion of the Prut River and its tributaries. The polygonal structures (“parquet”) at three levels were found in clay deposits of the Popeliushka Cave. At present, the water table has been decreased by pumping up to 28 m from the natural level in the nearby gypsum quarry. However, the natural water table is only 4 m below the roof of the gypsum strata. The polygonal structures caused by dehydration are evidence that, in the past, the natural water table was at least 6 m lower than it is now. The radiocarbon-dated bone remains of woolly rhinoceros that were found in the Malimon-Canyon Cave, not far from Popeliushka Cave, show us that near 38 ky BP, this tectonic block, which contains both caves, was approximately 10 m higher than now, and slowly descended since that time. The terrace deposits on the Mamalyga tectonic block were dated to the end of the Early Pleistocene (Martonosha-Sula Stage), but due to the tectonic descending during the Late Pleistocene, this terrace is much lower than the average height of this terrace in the Prut Valley. Based on the analysis of the morphology of caves, cave deposits, and sections of terrace deposits, it was concluded that the Mamalyga and Cryva tectonic blocks in the Prut Valley underwent slow subsidence during the Late Pleistocene. At previous stages, the gypsum layer in both blocks was hypsometrically higher and was in the zone of groundwater level fluctuations. The surfaces of the floodplain terraces within these blocks are significantly deformed, and their current height does not correspond to the expected average for the Prut Valley. In the late Pleistocene–Holocene, an exceptionally powerful seismic event occurred in the region, which caused the liquefaction of the Lower Baden sands and their injection upward along the section.
Key words: gypsum karst; cave sediments; river valley; tectonic movements; terrace levels; paleogeomorphological analysis; Prut River.
INFLUÊNCIA DA VULNERABILIDADE SOCIOECONÔMICA NO TRATAMENTO DE ÚLCERAS DO PÉ DIABÉTICO NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA: RELATO DE CASO.
Authors: Santos Aryanne , Germano Guilherme , Lazarini Welington , Oliosi Janaína
Published: December 2024

Introdução: O Diabetes Mellitus é um distúrbio metabólico que promove elevação glicêmica persistente, associado a complicações macro e microvasculares, dentre as quais se destacam o pé diabético – principal causa de amputação não traumática de membros inferiores no país. Relato do caso: Este estudo objetiva descrever a evolução de úlceras do pé diabético em um paciente socioeconomicamente vulnerável tratadas através de um plano de cuidados baseado em evidências e adequado à realidade local, em um bairro de Vitória, Espírito Santo. O assistido foi uma pessoa de 60 anos de idade, com complicações micro e macrovasculares originadas da doença, com seis feridas em membro inferior direito, atendido de agosto a novembro de 2023 em uma Unidade de Saúde da Família, em Vitória, Espírito Santo. Anteriormente ao tratamento, a lesão maior apresentava exsudato serosanguinolento em moderada quantidade, tecido de granulação friável e hipergranulação, sinais clínicos indicativos de biofilme, esfacelo e necrose seca aderidos ao leito, além de bordas maceradas e com hiperqueratose. As outras lesões encontravam-se cobertas por tecido desvitalizado. Após 14 semanas de tratamento, observou-se que três feridas evoluíram para cicatrização completa, uma para redução em ¼ de sua área total e duas permaneceram estagnadas. Conclusão: O manejo adequado das úlceras do pé diabético, como evidenciado neste estudo de caso pela cicatrização total de três lesões e parcial de outras três após quatorze semanas, demonstra a importância de intervenções baseadas em evidências, mesmo quando aplicadas em contextos de limitações de recursos, vulnerabilidade socioeconômica e complexidade clínica.
Effects of online heutagogy approach in learning science via Telegram towards pupils’ science process skills and creative thinking skills
Authors: Abdul Halim Abdullah , Abd Halim Noor Dayana
Published: December 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the adoption of online learning methods worldwide, including in Malaysia. The Ministry of Education (MoE) in Malaysia has recognized the importance of online learning due to the implementation of Movement Control Order (MCO). However, the limitations of online learning, such as reduced interaction between teachers and pupils, have prompted educators to explore alternative approaches that emphasize self-directed learning. Hence, this study aimed to develop a learning method based on the heutagogy approach using the Telegram platform and examine its impact on science process skills and creative Thinking Skills in primary school pupils. The study employed a quantitative research design with a pre-experimental design and involved 20 Year 5 pupils. Pre-post tests were conducted to assess the skills, and the data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential analysis techniques. The descriptive analysis revealed a mean improvement in both Science process skills and Creative Thinking Skills following the intervention with the heutagogy approach. Furthermore, the inferential analysis confirmed a significant difference between pre- and post-test scores for both skills after integrating the heutagogy approach. The positive findings of this study shed light on the efficacy of the heutagogy approach in online learning, particularly in the context of science education for primary school pupils. These results offer valuable insights to educators who can consider incorporating the heutagogy approach into their teaching practices. By doing so, educators can enhance the learning experiences and outcomes of their pupils in science education.
Topology Optimization and Machine Learning based Parametric Optimization Techniques: A Comparative Study With Physical Validation
Authors: Kapileshwar Ankur
Published: December 2024

Topology optimization (TO) and Parametric Optimization (PO) are two fundamental structural optimization (SO) techniques. The aim of this study is to understand how these two techniques (TO and PO) stack up against each other from a variety of perspectives - (1) time taken for optimization, (2) manufacturability, (3) real-life adherence to simulated results, and (4) overall stiffness - by using the problem case of a cantilever beam as the basis of comparison. For this cantilever beam application, both TO and PO are evaluated and compared in a systematic manner on 3 different volume fractions (VF) of beams - 30%, 50%, and 80%. PO is conducted using surrogate optimization as opposed to simulation in-the-loop optimization.
Most importantly and uniquely, the results achieved via software simulation for both PO and TO are then validated in a real-world physical setting. The simulated versus physically validated results are compared for all six TO and PO optimized cantilever beams. Through this comparison, it was found that the percent errors between the simulated and physical displacement for the 30%, 50%, and 80% TO/PO beams were 45.5%, -6.6%, -1.5%, 33.7%, 2.4%, and -0.1%, respectively.
It was found that - for the chosen cantilever beam application - (1) TO is faster and shows better compliance, (2) PO is more manufacturable and shows better predictability between software simulated and physically validated results. Moreover, for both TO and PO, the 50% and 80% VF beams show good alignment between simulated and physical results.
Combined Ketamine and Psychotherapy Provide No Additional Benefit Beyond Ketamine Alone in Treating Depression or PTSD: Evidence from a Help-Seeking Sample
Authors: Moore Tyler Maxwell , Walker Kathryn , Tung Emma , Flaherty Gillian , Teed Adam R. , Kennedy Kelly P. , Hell Franz , Jung Rex E. , Kinreich Sivan , Abdel Fadi , Arns Martijn , Hanson Russell W. , Ahmed Shobi Syed
Published: December 2024

Depression and PTSD are prevalent psychiatric conditions that often co-occur and significantly impact quality of life. Ketamine has emerged as a promising rapid-acting treatment for both conditions, while traditional treatments like psychotherapy typically require weeks to show effects. This study investigated whether combining ketamine with psychotherapy produces greater symptom improvement compared to ketamine alone. We analyzed data from 202 help-seeking individuals (60% female, mean age 41.3 years) who received either ketamine alone (KET) or ketamine plus psychotherapy (KET+PSY) across six treatment sessions within a 30-day period. Depression symptoms were measured using the PHQ-9, and PTSD symptoms were assessed using the PCL-5. Trajectories of symptom change were analyzed using generalized additive mixed-effects models, controlling for baseline symptoms, demographics, and treatment intervals. Both treatment groups showed substantial improvement in depression and PTSD symptoms, with similar patterns of rapid initial decline followed by stabilization around 11-15 days. Contrary to our hypothesis, we found no significant differences in symptom trajectories between the KET and KET+PSY groups. Exploratory analyses revealed non-significant but notable patterns where younger females showed better outcomes with combined treatment, while older males showed better outcomes with ketamine alone. These findings suggest that ketamine's therapeutic effects may be robust enough that additional psychotherapy during the acute treatment phase does not significantly enhance 30-day outcomes. However, longer-term benefits of combined treatment and potential demographic-specific treatment responses warrant further investigation. These results have important implications for treatment planning and resource allocation in clinical settings.
Eye movements in dual and visual reading
Authors: Scott Ricardo , Vila Clara , Moreno Aitana Jerez , Aliaga Emma , Brotons Jorge , de-la-Peña Cristina , Álvarez-Alonso María José
Published: December 2024

We typically process verbal information through individual sensory channels: visual (reading), auditory (listening), or tactile (Braille), although these modalities can also be combined (e.g., reading and listening simultaneously). Inclusive educational technology, such as voice-to-text transcription (VTT), enhances comprehension, particularly for individuals with low auditory discrimination and attention deficits. In this project, we used eye-tracking to analyze eye movements during reading in visual and dual modes (visual + auditory). Using the Tobii Spark system and Tobii Pro Lab software, participants read two texts of similar difficulty in both modes. After reading, they completed a comprehension test. The results obtained from 32 participants (aged 16-53) show that fixation rate and reading comprehension increase with age. Furthermore, the fixation rate is higher in the visual modality than in the dual modality. Our preliminary results show no significant differences in reading comprehension when comparing both modalities. One student with dyslexia greatly benefited from the dual modality during the experiment and also during an exam with 50% adaptation in dual modality, suggesting a promising line for future research.
Study of the Flexural Resistance of Unsaturated Polyester Composite Reinforced by Finely Ground Sugarcane Bagasse Fiber for Light Construction
Authors: Nusyirwan  , Zulfadly Koto  , Xhycho Vachanidyo
Published: December 2024

One of the polymer materials widely used in the field of engineering construction to be a candidate to replace metal materials is unsaturated polyester. This reason is because this material has many advantages such as low mass, ease of shape and resistance to moisture. However, this material still has many shortcomings, including low mechanical strength and easy cracking. Unsaturated polyester polymer material is widely used as a matrix for making composite materials for engineering fields such as vehicles and ship hulls. This research studies the flexural strength of composite materials from unsaturated polyester reinforced with finely ground sugarcane fibre. From the results of flexural strength testing, it is known that there is a tendency towards the variable addition of finely ground sugarcane fibre. increases from 10% to 20%, and after 20% the bending stress value tends to decrease. The maximum flexural stress value was obtained by adding a percentage of finely ground sugarcane fibre. with a percentage of 20% 102.32 MPa, this value can increase the maximum flexural stress value of pure polyester by 42.52 MPa, showing an increase of 249.63%
Analysis of GTAW and FCAW Welding in Impact Testing in Steel Micro Structures
Authors: Muhamad Farhan  , Wilarso  , Aswin Domodite  , Awang Surya
Published: December 2024

Welded joints, which encompass the criteria of welding base metal connections in the material, welding speed, material quality, and material toughness, are an integral aspect of tank construction. Steel material joints frequently fail during the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) welding procedures because air droplets become trapped in the steel material during the welding process. Finding the primary reasons for welding failures is the goal of this study. Impact and microstructure testing are used in the welding research method on SS400 steel. The FCAW welding process uses E71T-1C (Kobe) Electrodes Steel Familiarc AWS A5.2 E71T-1C) at varying currents of 80 A (Root), 100 A (Filler), and 120 A (Capping), against SS400 steel plate material with a thickness of 10 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm in V Buut seams Joints. The GTAW ER 70 SG (Familiarc Filler/Rods TG-S51T) Electrode classification allows for 90 A (Root), 110 A (Filler), and 120 A (Capping). Plate 1 has a value of 36.3 kJ/inch in the heat input calculation findings at the three section sites, while Plate 2 has the highest value of 61 kJ/inch. In the meantime, FCAW plate 2 has an impact strength value of 142.1 J, and plate 1 has an average hit in the test results at each of the three places of the specimen, according to the impact test findings. Three welding parameter points were used to record the findings of the metallographic testing's microstructure observations. plates 1 and 2 on the capping, filler, and root. being aware of the areas in the welded junction between plates 1 and 2 that are impacted by heat in the microstructure. Because of the material's strong heat input, which makes the steel brittle and promotes the formation of pearlite rather than ferrite, plate 2 has the highest value in the impact test
Hybrid Energy (Thermoelectric Generator-Archimedes Screw Turbine) Study and Experiment as a Green Energy Generator Based on the Internet of Things (IoT)
Authors: Roy Lamrun Sianturi  , Wilson Sabastian Nababan  , Siwan E Parangin angin
Published: December 2024

The heat energy from the hot water source of Mount Sinabung can be used as a source of electrical energy before being channeled as a source of hot water baths. The hot water flow has a fairly high temperature and a flow rate that can be converted into a source of electricity generation using a Micro Hydro Power Plant (PLTMH) and Thermoelectric Generator (TEG). This data collection was simulated using a heat source designed in a reservoir and a cold water flow that is channeled into the PLTMH-TEG system space as a source of temperature delta. This paper aims to study the TEG series TEG1-199-1.4-0.5 and the Archimedes screw Turbine (PLTMH) as a Hybrid Generator (Green Energy). Data analysis was carried out to calculate the system power output, battery charging time, and efficiency of the TEG and PLTMH. Data analysis in this study applies the Internet of Things (IoT). Test data shows that the maximum output parameter of the PLTMH during testing, obtained a maximum voltage of 20.42 Vdc. The maximum current is 759.75 mA and the maximum water discharge is 2.31 m3/s. In the TEG system, the power generated by the TEG is 20.64 watts at a temperature difference of 70.5˚C. It is concluded that the higher the amount of discharge flowing into the Archimedes turbine system and the temperature difference absorbed by the TEG, the greater the power that will be generated and vice versa.
EFFICIENCY AND ITS THEORETICAL CONTENT
Authors:   Uzhgorod National University, Rusyn Oleksandr
Published: December 2024

Efficiency is a more important category of economics and management, and its theoretical content makes it possible to create a methodology and method of cost management for their optimization that is adequate for the current and prospective conditions of economic activity. Efficiency is a factor of strategic development of the economic system. The purpose of the publication is to study the essence of efficiency from the standpoint of philosophy, for the implementation of which the tasks are solved: to reveal the essence of efficiency as a category of ontology; consider the epistemological content of efficiency; to state a definition of effectiveness that combines ontological and epistemological views.As a result of the critical analysis of the existing approaches, it is proved that efficiency is an important category of strategic development of economic systems at any level and a strategic factor in their development, which is characterized from philosophical positions, and its anthological and epistemological content is revealed. In the ontological aspect, efficiency correlates with the categories of being (appears as a manifestation of being in the form of a tool of economic and managerial activity), essence (reflects a situation, planned or real, can ensure through truth the reliability of calculations and their practical significance), time (related to time as a measure of efficiency and its resource), movement (considered as a transition to a higher level of development contributes to an increase in efficiency) and other basic concepts of philosophy. From an epistemological point of view, efficiency is considered from the standpoint of its functional content. Thus, in the process of cognition, the study and declaration of efficiency as a category of ontology, the formation of efficiency research methods, the positioning of efficiency as a basis for further economic research, the identification of the impact of increasing efficiency on the results of economic activity, the study of the impact of increasing efficiency on the results of economic activity, the proof of the truth of knowledge of efficiency, etc.Based on the results of the research, efficiency is declared from a philosophical standpoint as a dichotomy that characterizes and connects the current state and strategic prospects of economic activity; is a category of ontology that interacts with other ontological concepts and carries an epistemological load, which determines its theoretical content and practical significance both in the field of economics and management.The practical significance of the research lies in the provision of a methodological and methodical basis for making decisions that ensure strategic development and the formation of strategic competitiveness.Keywords: efficiency, ontology, epistemology, strategic development, factor of strategic development.
Identifying Core DEIA+AR Andragogical Competencies in LIS Education: A Systematic Review
Authors: Winn Jade G. , Miller Melissa L. , Kim Jane J. , Rosas Robert A. , Temm Ashley R. , Wallach Ruth
Published: December 2024

With 22 states recently passing legislation attacking diversity programs and initiatives on college campuses, it is now, more than ever, important for educators to find a way to protect and foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (DEIA+AR) in postsecondary education in order to prepare graduates to participate in a diverse workforce and to be global citizens. By focusing on andragogical practices (the method and practice of teaching adult learners) instead of curricular interventions, educators can ensure that DEIA+AR is intentionally part of academic programs and in the classrooms. Additionally, andragogical practices allow for DEIA+AR to be embedded in courses that are not directly centered on this topic. This systematic review set out to examine what approaches have been tried, what is being currently done, and whether there are identifiable best andragogical practices that support DEIA+AR in post-secondary education. While the focus is on the fields of education and library and information science, the applications have broad external validity for successful practices.
Systems Librarianship Preparedness: A Comparative Analysis of Skills Needed and Taught
Authors: Willis Samuel Kent
Published: December 2024

Library systems and digital services are in rapid development and of increasing importance to meeting the needs of users, and systems librarianship is at the forefront of this development, with ever-changing expectations of expertise and areas of responsibility. The aim of this study was to determine how well library and information science (LIS) programs prepare graduate students for careers in systems librarianship. This study focused on systems librarian positions in academic libraries in the United States. Thirty systems librarian position descriptions were retrieved over a 40-month period from virtual job boards and email lists. The author performed a keyword analysis of terms from these position descriptions and compared them to keywords in course catalogs from 20 prominent, accredited LIS programs. These terms were categorized and assessed to determine the degree of similarity between the position descriptions and LIS course offerings and identify areas of potential development in LIS schools. In the majority of categories (27 out of 35), LIS schools clearly met or exceeded the coverage level found in position descriptions, but in the eight remaining cases, the LIS schools overall failed to demonstrate coverage of the topics in their course catalogs. LIS educators are encouraged to build these topics into their curricular offerings to better prepare systems librarians and any technologically savvy librarians for their professional careers.