bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lost in Transition: The Unseen Struggles of Sexual and Gender Minorities during Migration
Authors: Manderson Kailynn , Schmaltz Lucas , Halahuz Tanya
Published: January 2025

This research aims to investigate the victimisation of sexual and gender minority (SGM) migrants, focusing on Canadian and Ukrainian student perception and perspectives. Through in-depth interviews with six students from MacEwan University and Ukrainian Catholic University, perceptions regarding SGM migration process were explored. Four intersecting themes emerged: "Hierarchy of social problems", "Institutional influence", "Othering" and "Society requiring change." Analysis reveals the prevalent influence of cis-heteropatriarchy and colonialism on societal perceptions, contributing to further SGM migrant victimisation. The study underscores the need to acknowledge and address these power structures to mitigate harm during migration. The research enhances understanding of societal influences on SGM migrant experiences, facilitating future efforts to address structural oppression. Ethical considerations were paramount, ensuring participant confidentiality and minimising risks.
The effects of seismic activities following the 30 October 2020 Samos Island earthquakes in Izmir and its surrounding
Authors: PAMUKÇU Oya Ankaya , ÇIRMIK Ayça , DOĞRU Fikret , TUŞAT Ekrem , UYSAL Fatih , SÖZBILIR Hasan , AYDIN Ufuk , ÖZDAĞ Özkan Cevdet , ULUĞTEKIN Metehan , ÖZDEMIR Fulya , ERHAN Zülfikar
Published: January 2025

With the increasing rate of subduction along the Hellenic Arc in the Eastern Mediterranean, the seismic activities of the Aegean plate and Western Anatolia have markedly increased over the past decade. The increase in seismic activity is quite remarkable, starting from the coasts of Çanakkale in the north of Western Anatolia, including Lesbos Island, Samos Island, Kuşadası Bay and Datca. In this context, in order to determine the current deformation after the Samos Island earthquake that occurred on October 30, 2020, measurements were performed at six continuous GNSS stations in and around Izmir. This study is jointly managed by Dokuz Eylül University, with contributions from Konya Technical University and Atatürk University, focusing on both GNSS and seismological analyses. The preliminary results of this investigation include the evaluation of seismic impacts on the continuous GNSS stations from July 1st to December 31st, 2022.
Preliminary estimate of current ice thickness in the Dobšiná Ice Cave by means of geophysical and geodetic methods
Authors: PAŠTEKA Roman , ZAHOREC Pavol , ŠULEK Ivan , ANDRÁSSY Erik , PAPČO Juraj , PUKANSKÁ Katarína , NOGOVÁ Ema , GODOVÁ Dominika , ONDRÁŠOVÁ Lenka , BÓDI Jozef
Published: January 2025

The presented study focuses on the Dobšiná Ice Cave, which is worldwide unique from the speleological viewpoint, belonging to the most famous caves in Europe. During the 20th century, the research of the cave was carried out within various scientific branches. In the last years, one important part of the survey is the geodetic monitoring of the ice surface by modern laser scanning methods. Since 2020, also geophysical (georadar and microgravity) research is conducted in the Dobšiná Ice Cave. In this contribution, we present preliminary results on the present ice filling thickness, based on the interpretation of vertical radargrams and 2.5D density modelling of anomalous gravity data. Maximum thickness values from georadar measurements are more than 24.5 m in the eastern part of the cave, in the lower part of the Great Hall. Roughly estimated error of the depth determination from GPR vertical sections is at the level of ±0.5 m. Results from gravimetry apparently point to the fact that the sections with largest ice thickness could be placed rather westward to the central part of the cave. This interpretation remains questionable though, still open due to missing GPR results in the central part of the cave. We hope that future additional data and 3D density modelling will help to resolve this issue.
Improving strain measurements at Tidal Station Vyhne, Central Slovakia: Technological modernization using a capacitive transducer
Authors: KUBA Michal , FABO Peter , BÓDI Jozef , BEDNÁRIK Martin , MENTES Gyula , BRIMICH Ladislav , DÉREROVÁ Jana
Published: January 2025

The year 2024 marks the 40-th anniversary of observation of Earth tides at the tidal station of Vyhne, Central Slovakia. The station was established through an international scientific collaboration in 1984. Since then, it has monitored the geodynamical phenomena almost continuously. At the beginning, the station was equipped with an extensometer with an analogue photo-recorder. Later on, the extensometer was fitted with a new sensor unit based on the principle of a capacitive transducer. The subject of this paper is the design and construction of a new sensor for measuring subtle displacements in the Earth's crust due to the action of tidal and tectonic forces. Similarly to the currently operating sensor, it is based on the simple principle of measuring voltage changes on a movable sensing electrode fastened to a quartz glass tube. However, compared to the previous analogue version, a solution using the contemporary possibilities of high computing power of a modern microcontroller as well as its integrated peripherals are employed. Measured values are stored in a flash memory in off-line mode. The device is ready for operation in on-line mode for remote data collection in real time, as well. The first recorded data indicate that the instrument is working correctly, successfully registering the tidal phenomena. However, a significantly longer measurement period is required to ensure its proper operation and to rule out any potential adverse effects. Parallel measurements are to be carried out using both the new and former sensors, and the consistency of the results shall be examined.
Estimation of anthropogenic noise effect on relative gravimeters using the COVID-19 pandemic period
Authors: PÉNZEŠOVÁ Laura , JANÁK Juraj
Published: January 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has brought many, mostly negative, effects and consequences on human lives, health, and economic issues. However, one of the very few positive side effects of lockdown measures was a less noisy and less loaded natural environment on a global scale. Many accurate geophysical instruments are negatively affected by the noise forced by all kinds of human activities, such as traffic, mining, construction, and others. In this paper, we present our attempt to estimate the influence of anthropogenic noise in the seismic band on five superconducting gravimeters and one spring gravimeter incorporated in International Geodynamics and Earth Tide Service (IGETS) using a comparison of gravity records before and during the lockdown period. For quantification of a noise, the mean power spectral density (PSD) was used. Based on this experiment we can compare and quantify how much particular IGETS stations and instruments are affected by the anthropogenic noise. For our experiment, we used Level 1 IGETS data on selected stations with a 1-second sampling rate or 1-minute time resolution where 1-second was not available. For selected stations we estimated the contribution of anthropogenic noise to the total noise in a seismic frequency band for a particular station and instrument.
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Frequencies and 4-loci HLA Haplotype Frequencies in Southern Thailand
Authors: Kusolthammarat Kantarat , Yindee Wanwimon , Buakaew Jarin , Chotipanvithayakul Rassamee , Jaruthamsophon Kanoot
Published: January 2025

Objective: To determine the antigen and haplotype frequencies of human leukocyte antigen-A (HLA-A), -B, -DRB1, and -DQB1 in southern Thailand. Material and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed HLA typing data from patients treated at Songklanagarind Hospital between September 2004 and May 2023. In total, 629 patients with HLA-A and -B typing results were included, and HLA-DRB1 and -DQB1 data were available for 529 patients. Haplotype frequencies were determined in 55 patients with complete four-locus HLA typing data from at least two family members. Results: A total of 66 unique HLA antigens were identified across four loci (16 HLA-A, 30 HLA-B, 13 HLA-DR, and 7 HLA-DQ). The most common HLA-A antigens were A24 (25.4%), A11 (24.3%), and A2 (18.8%). The most common HLA-B antigens were B75 (11.6%), B35 (8.4%), and B58 (8.4%). For HLA class II, the highest frequencies of HLA-DR antigens were found in DR15 (23.6%), DR12 (18.4%), and DR7 (10.9%). HLA-DQ5 (33.9%), DQ7 (21.6%), and DQ6 (14.3%) were the most frequently detected HLA-DQ antigens. The most prevalent four-loci haplotype was A33-B44- DR7-DQ2 (4.6%). Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the HLA antigens and haplotype frequencies in southern Thailand. These findings serve as a foundational basis for future studies on disease associations, support transplantation services, and contribute to personalized medicine.
PENGEMBANGAN TIMESHEET & ABSENSI PT. PERKASA PILAR UTAMA DENGAN OUTSYSTEMS
Authors: Taufik Andi , Sopandi Robi , Ahmad Hanief Fathul bahri
Published: January 2025

PT. Perkasa Pilar Utama merupakan perusahaan konsultan IT yang berfokus pada sektor keuangan dan B2B. Perusahaan menggunakan metode manual dengan lembar kerja Excel untuk mencatat waktu kerja dan kehadiran karyawan, yang rentan terhadap keterlambatan dan tidak memungkinkan pemantauan real-time. Oleh karena itu, riset ini bertujuan mengembangkan web timesheet dan absensi guna meningkatkan ketepatan waktu pengumpulan serta perusahaan dapat memantau secara langsung aktivitas yang sudah karyawan lakukan. Metode pengembangan yang digunakan adalah waterfall, dengan tahap-tahap analisis kebutuhan, desain, pengembangan, pengujian, dan pemeliharaan. Diharapkan bahwa web timesheet dan absensi dapat menggantikan metode manual yang ada dan memberikan solusi yang lebih akurat dan efisien dalam manajemen sumber daya manusia di perusahaan.
ANALISIS QUALITY OF SERVICE DAN QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE JARINGAN INTERNET BERBASIS WIRELESS PADA LAYANAN TELKOMSEL ORBIT
Authors: Zulkarnain Andry Fajar , Hijriana Nadiya , Awaliyah Aisyah , Wijaya Eka Setya
Published: January 2025

Kemajuan jaman berdampak pada kualitas dan kuantitas terhadap layanan internet. Telkomsel Orbit menjadi salah satu  layanan internet pada fasilitas modem  tanpa kabel, harga ramah kantong serta kualitas kecepatan tinggi.  Penelitian ini bertujuan menganilis kualitas layanan pada jaringan Telkomsel Orbit berdasarkan Parameter QoS dan QoE yaitu: Troughput, Packet Loss, Delay, Jitter dan MOS (Mean Opinion Score) menggunakan aplikasi WireShark pada saat melakukan streaming video youtube. Streaming video youtube harus didukung dengan kualitas jaringan bagus yang diukur melalui parameter Quality of Service (QoS).  Selain itu, kondisi jaringan yang bagus tentunya sesuai dengan kualitas layanan yang diterima oleh pengguna (end user). QoS  mengukur kualitas jaringan secara objektif dengan menggunakan formula, sedangkan QoE mengukur secara subjektif berdasarkan pengalaman pengguna. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian secara keseluruhan nilai QoS  jaingan telkomsel orbit pada saat streaming video youtube dapat dikategorikan bagus pada kedua wilayah dengan indeks 3 untuk wilayah Desa Puruk Batu dan indek 3,3 untuk wilayah Kelurahan Beriwit. Sedangkan berdasarkan survei yang dilakukan pada 60 pengguna Layanan Telkomsel Orbit didapatkan hasil MOS menunjukan bahwa layanan Telkomsel Orbit memiliki kualitas yang kurang baik pada kedua wilayah
Manajemen Nilai Spiritual dan Konservasi Lingkungan menggunakan Wireless Sensor Networks dalam Penerapan Moderasi Beragama pada Kearifan Lokal Dayak Meratus
Authors: Gusriani Raden Yani , Rif'at Muhammad , Munsyi Munsyi
Published: January 2025

Menginvestigasi dan mengupas integrasi nilai-nilai spiritual dan kearifan lokal dalam konservasi lingkungan melalui pendekatan moderasi beragama, dengan studi khusus pada masyarakat Dayak Meratus di Kalimantan Selatan. Pendekatan ini menekankan pentingnya keseimbangan antara nilai-nilai agama, tradisi lokal, dan praktik pelestarian lingkungan yang berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Participatory Action Research (PAR) untuk melibatkan masyarakat secara aktif dalam identifikasi, dokumentasi, dan penerapan strategi konservasi yang relevan dengan konteks lokal. Nilai-nilai spiritual Islam, seperti tanggung jawab manusia sebagai khalifah bumi dan penghormatan terhadap alam, digabungkan dengan tradisi Dayak Meratus seperti larangan merusak kawasan tertentu dan ritual penghormatan hutan. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat mulai mengadopsi praktik konservasi berbasis teknologi, seperti panel surya dan sistem hidroponik, yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan lokal. Program ini juga memperkuat kesadaran kolektif dan kemandirian masyarakat dalam menjaga ekosistem mereka, sambil mempromosikan kerjasama antara pemerintah, akademisi, dan sektor swasta. Namun, tantangan seperti kurangnya literasi teknologi dan terbatasnya akses terhadap pelatihan menjadi kendala utama yang memerlukan perhatian lebih lanjut. Rekomendasi yang diajukan meliputi peningkatan program edukasi berbasis teknologi, penyediaan subsidi untuk alat-alat pertanian modern, dan pelibatan generasi muda sebagai fasilitator teknologi. Dengan demikian, buku ini menawarkan model yang holistik untuk pelestarian lingkungan berbasis nilai spiritual dan tradisi lokal, sekaligus menjadi panduan strategis untuk mengimplementasikan moderasi beragama dalam konteks sosial dan ekologis. Model ini tidak hanya berkontribusi pada keberlanjutan ekosistem lokal, tetapi juga memperkuat harmoni sosial di masyarakat multikultural seperti Dayak Meratus. Kontribusi buku ini diharapkan dapat menginspirasi program-program serupa di berbagai komunitas yang menghadapi tantangan konservasi lingkungan dalam konteks keragaman budaya dan agama.
Rancang Bangun Sistem E-Library Dengan Menggunakan Metode Pendekatan Design Thinking
Authors: Widyastuti Handini , Utami Sri , Junadi Bambang
Published: January 2025

E-Library adalah sebuah fasilitas yang digunakan sebagai tempat untuk mengakses sebuah informasi, informasi yang dibutuhkan pengguna dengan berbagai macam koleksi buku. Pada era digital ini, tidak sedikit pula perpustakaan yang masih menggunakan metode konvensional dalam proses pengelolaan data. Seperti melakukan pencatatan secara manual dengan tulisan tangan dibuku besar dalam proses peminjaman dan pengembalian buku, sehingga tidak jarang terjadi missing data. Dalam mewujudkan perpustakaan yang terorganisir secara baik dan sistematis. Maka perpustakaan harus mempunyai aplikasi perpustakaan berbasis website, yang dapat memberikan kemudahan bagi proses peminjaman maupun pencarian buku. Perpustakaan ini akan dikembangkan menggunakan metode pengembangan design thinking yang terdiri dari beberapa tahapan yaitu empathize, define, ideate, prototype, dan testing. Metode ini bertujuan untuk membuat desain solusi yang dapat digunakan dan berguna dengan berfokus pada kebutuhan pengguna
Manajemen Ketrampilan Santri 4.0 pada Teknologi Budidaya Aquaculture di Ponpes Assyuhada Tanah Laut
Authors: Herlita Jumi , M.T Munsyi
Published: January 2025

Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan santri Pondok Pesantren Assyuhada Tanah Laut dalam penerapan teknologi 4.0 pada budidaya aquaculture ikan nila dan tanaman selada. Program ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi keterbatasan metode tradisional dengan memanfaatkan teknologi modern berbasis Internet of Things (IoT) menggunakan jaringan sensor nirkabel (Wireless Sensor Network/WSN). Metode yang digunakan mencakup pelatihan teori, diskusi kelompok, praktik lapangan, dan pendampingan teknis secara langsung. Para santri dilatih dalam proses budidaya, pengelolaan kolam bioflok, penggunaan IoT untuk pemantauan kualitas air, hingga pengemasan produk dan pemasaran berbasis e-commerce. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa santri mampu mengaplikasikan prinsip-prinsip aquaculture modern, dari pengelolaan air hingga pemasaran produk. Mereka berhasil mengelola kolam berbasis bioflok dan menerapkan teknologi WSN untuk pemantauan kualitas air, suhu, dan pH. Peningkatan keterampilan santri tercermin dalam kemampuan mereka mengoperasikan perangkat IoT, pengemasan produk yang lebih baik, serta pengelolaan pemasaran online melalui media sosial dan e-commerce. Analisis menunjukkan bahwa pengenalan teknologi 4.0 meningkatkan produktivitas, kualitas produk, serta akses pasar yang lebih luas. Kesimpulannya, pengabdian ini berhasil mengintegrasikan pembelajaran berbasis teknologi 4.0 ke dalam lingkungan pondok pesantren, memperkuat keterampilan santri dalam budidaya aquaculture, serta meningkatkan daya saing mereka di era industri modern. Dampak jangka panjang dari pengabdian ini adalah terbentuknya tenaga terampil dan wirausaha mandiri yang siap bersaing dalam pasar ekonomi berbasis teknologi.
Place Naming as a Foreign Policy Tool
Authors: Birnbaum Enav , Barak Oren
Published: January 2025

This article maintains that states can utilize place naming in their capitals to advance two foreign policy goals: first, promoting closer relations with other international actors, including states and international organizations, thereby complementing more traditional diplomatic means; second, supporting national branding efforts as the state strives to enhance the image it seeks to project to other international actors and its global reputation. Drawing on the case of Israel's extensive place naming efforts in Jerusalem in the period 1948–1967, which were designed to achieve these two goals, the article establishes that the use of place naming as a diplomatic tool should be viewed as part of what is often referred to as cultural diplomacy, namely, international actors’ exchange of and collaboration regarding ideas, values, perceptions, and cultural gestures that serve to strengthen ties in the long term.
Book Reviews
Authors: Perelmutter Bogi , Day Asaf
Published: January 2025

Shay Rabineau. Walking the Land: A History of Israeli Hiking Trail (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2023).

Viola Arianov-Rautenberg. No Longer Ladies and Gentlemen: Gender and the German-Jewish Migration to Mandatory Palestine (Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 2023).

Weininger, Melissa. Beyond the Land: Diaspora Israeli Culture in the Twenty-First Century. (Detroit, MI: Wayne State University Press, 2023). 232 pp., Paperback, $27.99

Ziv, Guy. The Generals vs Netanyahu: The Battle for Israel's Future. (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024). 266 pp., Hardback, $90.

Netanyahu, Benjamin. Bibi: My Story. (New York: Simon and Schuster, 2022), 736 pp., paperback, $23.99.

Muallem, Mazal. Cracking the Netanyahu Code. [In Hebrew] (Shoham: Kinneret Zmora-Bitan Dvir, 2022), 432 pp., paperback, $29.99.
Interventions to Improve Medication Adherence in Hypertensive Patients: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Sudarman  , Dioso Regidor , Harun Zaliha , Hassan Hafizah Che
Published: January 2025

Background: Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney disease, and global mortality. Adherence to medication is essential to control blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Therefore, effective interventions to improve medication adherence are essential. Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify interventions to improve hypertension treatment adherence by analysing network visualisation, overlay visualisation, and density visualisation on topics through bibliometric analysis. Methods: The data sources used in this study are based on online searches through dimensions. AI The literature search used stages following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flowchart. Articles published between 2022 and 2024. Field of study focuses on health science, health services, public health, nursing, and health systems. Accepted document types are articles. Research topics address interventions to improve hypertension treatment adherence, including digital technology, patient education, health literacy, psychological approaches, family participation, and health worker interventions. Articles were identified using the platform according to the main keywords: hypertension, interventions to improve, and medication adherence. Data were analysed using VOSviewer. Results: To improve hypertension medication adherence, healthcare providers need to improve patients' literacy and knowledge about their disease. The use of technologies such as mHealth, telemedicine, eHealth, text messaging, and WeChat has been shown to be effective in improving medication adherence. In addition, motivation and psychological services can also help improve medication adherence. Education and counselling from pharmacists, nurses, doctors, and community health workers, as well as telephone support, also play an important role. Family participation can further support the improvement of antihypertensive medication adherence. Conclusion: After identifying the clusters, the types of interventions that can improve hypertension treatment adherence are patient education and health literacy, use of technology, psychological approaches, health professional interventions, and family participation.
AVALIAÇÃO DE UM JOGO PEDAGÓGICO PARA APRENDIZAGEM DE CONCEITOS EM CINÉTICA QUÍMICA: UM OLHAR NOS COROLÁRIOS DE GEORGE KELLY
Authors: Nascimento Ayrton Matheus da Silva , Viana Kilma da Silva Lima , Anjos José Ayron Lira dos
Published: January 2025

Esta pesquisa surgiu com a seguinte inquietação de pesquisa: quais as contribuições da aplicação do “VeloQuímica” para a aprendizagem de conceitos em Cinética Química? A pesquisa se configura enquanto um estudo de caso, do tipo explicativo, com abordagem qualitativa, pois está mais preocupada em compreender o processo do que fazer levantamento estatístico ou generalizações. Assim, acreditando que os participantes devem ter um momento para refletir e interpretar suas ações e concepções, será utilizado o Percurso Metodológico Lúdico (PML), focando especificamente na 3ª Etapa (Intervenção Lúdica) para identificar os corolários de George Kelly. A pesquisa foi realizada em uma escola da Rede Pública do Estado de Pernambuco, localizada no município de Vitória de Santo Antão. Os participantes da pesquisa foi 01 (uma) turma de estudantes do 3º ano do Ensino Médio, totalizando 25 (vinte e cinco) estudantes, sendo 13 (treze) estudantes da turma do “3º A”. A coleta de dados foi realizada em 06 (seis) encontros, durante a realização de todas as etapas – entrevista, responder os questionários, observação, explanação do conteúdo e a vivência do jogo pedagógico, sendo que neste artigo focará na 3ª Etapa do PML - a vivência do jogo pedagógico “VeloQuímica”. Com base nos resultados, no que tange ao educativo, é a aprendizagem com significado, construção de novas réplicas, os construtos pessoais de cada estudante, e a construção de novos saberes em grupo. Alguns corolários foram bastantes evidenciados como: da individualidade, da socialidade, da comunhão, da comunhão, da construção, da organização, da escolha e da experiência.
Geopolitics of Connectivity in the 21st Century and the Changing World Order
Authors: Zafar Muhammad Rehan , Sattar Noman Omar
Published: January 2025

This paper seeks to explore the importance and utilization of global connectivity in terms of economic, infrastructural, digital, and strategic levels for geopolitical goals by major powers and its possible implications. This is done so in the context of the rising multi-polarity and the supposed decline of the US status as the preeminent power in the existing world order. The paper explores the Chinese strategy to overcome its natural geographic disadvantages through the colossal undertaking of OBOR as well as how this project has inspired the emergence of various other supporting as well as competing trade routes. The United States seems to be reverting its successful Cold War era strategy of containment against China albeit through the use of forming strategic alliances and using proxy wars in strategic regions for this purpose while analyzing the risks associated with this strategy as well as possible alternatives available to the United States.
Structure of surface steps in the deformed Zr62Cu22Fe6Al10 amorphous alloy
Authors: Abrosimova G. Е. , Volkov N. А. , Aronin А. S.
Published: January 2025

The structure of the side surfaces of the bulk Zr62Cu22Fe6Al10 amorphous sample after compressive deformation at room temperature was studied using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy methods. After preparation, the samples of the amorphous alloy had a square cross-section of 5 × 5 mm and a length of 40 mm. Examining the side surface allows one to avoid influencing the surface structure of the tool used for deformation. Plastic deformation of amorphous alloys occurs through the formation and propagation of shear bands. During compressive deformation at room temperature, a system of steps was formed on the end surfaces of the sample, caused by shear bands coming to the surface. Steps on surfaces have different sizes (thickness and height). It has been established that the structure of large steps is complex: they consist of elementary steps 15–30 nm thick. The local deformation was estimated based on the size of the steps. The formation of a small number of nanocrystals during deformation was discovered. The nanocrystals are approximately 10 nm in size. The results obtained open a new direction for research into the structure of deformed amorphous alloys and nanocrystallization processes under the influence of deformation.
Features of ohmic contact with an ion-induced p-GaAs nanolayer
Authors: Mikoushkin V. М. , Markova Е. А. , Novikov D. А.
Published: January 2025

The properties of a metal contact with a p-GaAs layer ~8 nm thick induced by low-energy Ar+ ions on an n-GaAs wafer as a result of the conduction tipe type conversion have been studied. The metal was deposited according to the standard technology on the surface of the semiconductor p-GaAs with a natural oxide layer, partially restored when the sample was transferred to a deposition setup. To prevent metallization of the nanolayer, the contact was not annealed. Therefore, a Schottky barrier emerged at the interface and a residual oxide layer retained. However, current-voltage characteristics showed that the formed contact is predominantly ohmic. It has been found that a high concentration of ion-induced defects radically reduces the width of the Schottky barrier and ensures the tunneling of holes and electrons of the semiconductor valence band through the barrier in the forward and reverse directions, respectively. It is shown that ion bombardment of the p-GaAs semiconductor surface makes it possible to obtain an ohmic contact with any metal without annealing. It is concluded that the ion-stimulated modification of the semiconductor and the exclusion of annealing make it possible to obtain a tunnel ohmic contact with an extremely thin p-GaAs nanolayer coated with a residual layer of natural oxide.
Investigation of high-intensity implantation of titanium ions into silicon under conditions of the beam’s energy impact on the surface
Authors: Ivanova А. I. , Vakhrushev D. О. , Korneva О. S. , Gurulev А. V. , Varlachev V. А. , Efimov D. D. , Chernyshev А. А.
Published: January 2025

Methods of modifying surface and near-surface layers of materials and coatings by ion beams can be applied in many fields of science and technology. To practically implement the technologies for the targeted improvement of the performance properties of parts and products for various purposes, it is of great interest to develop the methods of deep ion doping of near-surface layers of semiconductor materials, as well as metals and alloys due to the enhancement of radiation-stimulated diffusion under conditions when the irradiated sample’s deep layers are not subjected to significant temperature impact. This work studies the features and regularities of the implementing the synergy of high-intensity titanium ion implantation at current densities of several hundred milliamps per square centimeter with simultaneous energy impact of a submillisecond ion beam with a power density reaching several tens of kilowatts per square centimeter on the surface. This work is the first to show that the synergy of high-intensity ion implantation and the energy impact of a high-power density ion beam, taking the titanium implantation into silicon as an example, provides the possibility of increasing the ion doping depth from fractions of a micron to 6 μm by increasing the irradiation time from 0.5 to 60 min.
Reccurence of strong floods on western sakhalin and intensity of cyclogenesis in middle-late holocene
Authors: Razjigaeva N. G. , Ganzey L. A. , Grebennikova T. A. , Ponomarev V. I. , Afanasiev V. V. , Gorbunov A. O. , Kliminc M. A.
Published: January 2025

The geological record of extreme floods associated with the passage of strongest typhoons and deep extratropical cyclones over the past 6370 years has been restored in Western Sakhalin (the Yablochnaya River basin). A section of peat bog with numerous layers of loam formed during extreme floods was used for the reconstructions. A recent analogue of such events is Typhoon Phyllis (1981), total rainfall reached 300 mm. Ash content was tested for identification of mineral component that was input to the peat during floods. According to the “age-depth” model, we has determined the ages of 38 extreme floods and periods of weaker floods when organomineral sediments accumulated. During periods of active cyclogenesis, the frequency of extreme floods was once every 10—30 years. The paleoclimatic background of events has been analyzed. Long periods with extreme floods were identified 6470—5490, 4300—3670 years ago, and the last 3110 years ago severe floods were rare events. We compare the records of strong floods that occurred on the western and eastern coast of South Sakhalin and in other regions of East Asia. It has been established that periods with frequent strong paleotyphoons and deep extratropical cyclones do not always coincide in time, which could be due to different trajectories of cyclones under different climatic situations. As in the modern period, the increase in the intensity of cyclogenesis and the frequency of typhoons in the Middle-Late Holocene was closely related to warm pool in the western tropical zone of the Pacific Ocean, anomalies of El Niño and atmospheric centers of action.
ОЦІНЮВАННЯ МОЖЛИВОСТІ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА НА ЗАСАДАХ ПРОЦЕСНОГО ПІДХОДУ
Authors: САМБОРСЬКА Оксана
Published: January 2025

Оцінювання можливості забезпечення економічної безпеки підприємства на засадах процесного підходу запропоновано здійснювати на основі оцінювання потреби підприємства у економічній безпеці та можливості використання процесного підходу в управлінні підприємством. Розроблено форму для оцінювання потреби підприємства у економічній безпеці, та для кожної градації відповіді на кожне з запропонованих питань запропоновано оцінку у балах. Сформовано рекомендації щодо формування узагальнюючої оцінки потреби підприємства у економічній безпеці та її інтерпретації. Розроблено форму для оцінювання можливості використання процесного підходу в управлінні підприємством, та для кожної градації відповіді на кожне з запропонованих питань запропоновано оцінку у балах. Сформовано рекомендації щодо формування узагальнюючої оцінки можливості використання процесного підходу в управлінні підприємством. Розроблено матрицю визначення можливості забезпечення економічної безпеки підприємства на засадах процесного підходу та описано кожний з квадрантів такої матриці.
ІНСТИТУЦІЙНЕ СЕРЕДОВИЩЕ ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ ПРОМИСЛОВИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ: АДАПТАЦІЯ ДО ВИКЛИКІВ СЬОГОДЕННЯ
Authors: РУДНІЧЕНКО Євгеній , КОРБУТ Дмитро , ПІЛАТ Валентин
Published: January 2025

У статті проведено комплексний аналіз основних макроекономічних показників України за період 2015–2023 років в умовах впливу військових дій, економічної нестабільності та зовнішньоекономічних шоків. Розглянуто ключові індикатори економічного розвитку, зокрема динаміку ВВП, рівень інфляції, державного боргу, обсяги зовнішньої торгівлі та інвестиційної активності. Автори акцентують увагу на тенденціях економічного зростання в умовах кризових явищ та процесах посткризового відновлення. Здійснено оцінку впливу внутрішніх і зовнішніх факторів на формування економічної стійкості країни. Особлива увага приділена наслідкам військових дій, які значно трансформували економічну структуру, знизили інвестиційну привабливість і спричинили підвищення навантаження на державний бюджет. Аналізується ефективність заходів економічної політики, спрямованих на стабілізацію макроекономічної ситуації, відновлення промислового потенціалу та залучення іноземних інвестицій. У статті підкреслено важливість адаптації економічної стратегії України до сучасних викликів, зокрема через диверсифікацію економіки, впровадження інноваційних технологій та інтеграцію до глобальних ринків. Визначено основні проблеми, які перешкоджають сталому економічному розвитку, серед яких нестабільність фінансового сектору, значний рівень державного боргу, дефіцит ресурсів для відновлення та підтримання економічної безпеки. Проведений аналіз дозволяє краще зрозуміти особливості макроекономічних процесів в Україні, що є основою для розробки подальших стратегічних напрямів розвитку.
An Assessment of the Viva CalleSJ Event in San Jose
Authors: Kos Richard , Cohen Adam
Published: January 2025

This report evaluates the Viva CalleSJ event held in San Jose, California, on September 8, 2024. As a celebrated open-streets initiative, Viva CalleSJ temporarily transformed six miles of city streets into car-free zones to encourage active transportation, foster community engagement, and support local businesses. This assessment employed a mixed-methods approach, including participant surveys, interviews with stakeholders, and observational analysis. Key findings highlighted the event’s success in attracting a diverse audience, promoting physical activity, and driving economic benefits. Over 50% of attendees arrived by bicycle, and 77.7% planned to spend money at the event, averaging $54.23 per participant. Community-building impacts were significant, with 76% of participants feeling more connected to their community and 80.4% discovering local businesses. The report concludes with actionable recommendations to maximize the social, economic, and environmental benefits of future Viva CalleSJ events while advancing San Jose’s mobility and community goals.
SYNERGISM – KEY TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Authors: Sadovski Alexander
Published: January 2025

The report presents a project to study the synergy between fertilization and irrigation of agricultural crops. The goal is to optimize agricultural production processes to achieve Sustainable Agriculture in climate change conditions. Multifactorial experiments with macronutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, and micronutrients zinc and boron are described. Crop rotation as the most important element of agricultural practice is explained and the stages and modules of Precision Agriculture are presented. Results from a simulation-modeled experiment are given.
RESEARCH ON THE SHIELDING PROPERTIES OF THE INRNE-BAS CYCLOTRON BUNKER
Authors: Dimitrova Galina , Demerdjiev Anguel , Goutev Nikolay , Geleva Elena , Genchev Stefan , Variyska Verzhinia , Pavlova Velislava , Tonev Dimitar
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the current work is the evaluation of the radiation fields induced by the beam losses in the cyclotron vacuum tank. For this purpose, we performed simulations with the Monte Carlo particle transport and interaction code FLUKA. Simplified models of the cyclotron and the source of primary particles are implemented. The proton beam is modelled as an isotropic point source positioned in the centre of the cyclotron vacuum tank. This study evaluates the distribution of radiation fields generated by the beam losses during cyclotron operation and after the end of an irradiation session. The effect of replacing parts of the shielding bunker walls with low activation concrete is also studied.
Vaccination of pneumococcal infection in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in combination with obesity
Authors:   South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation, Ignatova G.L. , Blinova E.V. ,   South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation, Antonov V.N. ,   South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation, Kupriyanov S.V. ,   South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation
Published: January 2025

Background: the presence of frequent exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in combination with
comorbid diseases is associated with a high rate of progression of pulmonary pathology and an increase in the number of adverse outcomes.
Aim: to evaluate the effect of vaccination against pneumococcal infection on clinical parameters in patients with COPD in combination with
obesity.
Patients and Methods: the study included patients (n=136) with COPD with normal body weight and in combination with obesity. The main
indicators for analyzing the efficacy of pneumococcal infection vaccination were: the frequency and duration of COPD exacerbations during
the year, the number and duration of hospitalizations during the year, the number of pneumonia cases, changes in the severity of dyspnea
on the mMRC scale (modified Medical Research Council questionnaire), the overall score on the SAT test, the changes of forced expiratory
volume in 1st second (FEV1), episodes of acute cardiovascular complications (acute myocardial infarction, acute cerebrovascular accident,
paroxysmal atrial fibrillation for the first time) within 5 years after the introduction of the vaccine.
Results: the use of vaccination against pneumococcal infection made it possible to significantly reduce the number and duration of
exacerbations of COPD, including those requiring hospitalization of patients for 5 years. The reduction in the number of disease exacerbations
was accompanied by an improvement in the main clinical manifestations: a decrease in the severity of dyspnea (mMRC) and an improvement
in the ventilatory lung capacity (FEV1). An increase in the frequency of exacerbations in patients with COPD in combination with obesity in the
absence of vaccination of pneumococcal infection not only led to rapid progression of the disease, but also contributed to a high incidence of
acute cardiovascular complications.
Conclusions: the study results demonstrate that vaccination against pneumococcal infection in patients with COPD and obesity is not only an
effective method of preventing exacerbations, but also helps to reduce the risk of acute cardiovascular events.
KEYWORDS: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity, vaccination, cardiovascular events.
FOR CITATION: Ignatova G.L., Blinova E.V., Antonov V.N., Kupriyanov S.V. Vaccination of pneumococcal infection in patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease in combination with obesity. Russian Medical Inquiry. 2024;8(11):612–618 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2587-6821-2024-8-11-2
Drift-Cyclotron Loss-Cone Instability in 3D Simulations of a Sloshing-Ion Simple Mirror
Authors: Tran Aaron , Frank Samuel J. , Le Ari Y. , Stanier Adam J. , Wetherton Blake A. , Egedal Jan , Endrizzi Douglass A. , Harvey Robert W. , Petrov Yuri V. , Qian Tony M. , Sanwalka Kunal , Viola Jesse , Forest Cary B. , Zweibel Ellen G.
Published: January 2025

The kinetic stability of collisionless, sloshing beam-ion (\(45^{\circ}\) pitch angle) plasma is studied in a 3D simple magnetic mirror, mimicking the Wisconsin High-temperature superconductor Axisymmetric Mirror (WHAM) experiment. The collisional Fokker-Planck code CQL3D-m provides a slowing-down beam-ion distribution to initialize the kinetic-ion/fluid-electron code Hybrid-VPIC, which then simulates free plasma decay without external heating or fueling. Over \(1\)–\(10\;\mathrm{\mu s}\), drift-cyclotron loss-cone (DCLC) modes grow and saturate in amplitude. DCLC scatters ions to a marginally-stable distribution with gas-dynamic rather than classical-mirror confinement. Sloshing ions can trap cool (low-energy) ions in an electrostatic potential well to stabilize DCLC, but DCLC itself does not scatter sloshing beam-ions into said well. Instead, cool ions must come from external sources such as charge-exchange collisions with a low-density neutral population. Manually adding cool \(\mathord{\sim}1\;\mathrm{keV}\) ions improves beam-ion confinement \(\mathord{\sim}2\)–\(5\times\) in Hybrid-VPIC simulations, which qualitatively corroborates measurements from real mirror devices with sloshing ions.
Analytical results of the study on the issue "Providing quality education to school-age children during the war in Ukraine" within the framework of the scientific research "Didactic Principles of Learning Individualization in General Secondary Education Institutions": analytical report
Authors:   The Institute of Pedagogy of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine, Malykhin O. V. , Aristova N. O. ,   Institute of Pedagogy of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine
Published: January 2025

The study has clarified the strategic directions aimed at adapting the system of general secondary education to new conditions of teaching and learning, as well as minimizing educational losses both during the war and in the post-war period in Ukraine. It also describes the main measures within each of the identified strategic directions.
La Ecoansiedad: Desafíos y oportunidades en Latinoamérica para abordar el impacto del cambio climático y las crisis ecológicas globales en la salud mental
Authors: Hoffmann Tamara
Published: January 2025

En el contexto de la triple crisis planetaria —contaminación, pérdida de biodiversidad y cambio climático— se observa un impacto negativo en la salud mental de las personas. Surgen nuevos conceptos en los medios globales y en los campos de la psicología para representar los sentimientos negativos que acompañan las crisis ecológicas globales, tanto presentes como futuras, tales como la “ecoansiedad” y la “ansiedad climática”. A través de la presente revisión, se realiza una diferenciación teórica y conceptual de ambos conceptos, a partir de una mirada histórica y problematizadora de las terminologías, con el fin de contextualizar los desafíos presentes en Latinoamérica, en el marco de las investigaciones incipientes en Chile, y de identificar las oportunidades para el desarrollo de líneas de investigación y áreas temáticas que puedan ser relevantes ante problemáticas cada vez más complejas, estableciendo ciertos hallazgos clave respecto a las brechas en la investigación de la ecoansiedad en Latinoamérica.
Estimated Costs and Returns of Hemp Fiber and Seed Production
Authors: Blare Trent , Brym Zachary , Bejarano Loor Andres , Ballen Fredy H.
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this document is to provide a framework and provisional values to estimate the costs and returns of hemp production for fiber and seed for commercial producers in Florida. The primary objective is to illustrate the infrastructure, labor, and input costs associated with a hemp cropping system for the production of fiber, seed, or both related to the potential returns from sales of raw materials. Written by Trent Blare, Zachary Brym, Andres Bejarano Loor, and Fredy H. Ballen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, November 2024.
Tapping into Florida's Craft Beer Market: A Brewer's Guide to Consumer Purchasing and Consumption Habits in the Sunshine State
Authors: Hambaryan Meri , Orivri Glory , Palardy Nathan , Lai John , Kassas Bachir
Published: January 2025

Florida’s craft beer industry has undergone explosive growth in the past decade, expanding sixfold from just 66 to 396 breweries, with an estimated economic impact of over $4 billion dollars in 2022. The craft beer sector is primarily small businesses that may lack large domestic breweries' resources and expertise to conduct in-house market research. Trade groups for craft breweries publish market research at the national level but do not often delve into state-specific nuances. This publication provides Florida breweries with data-driven marketing information on Florida beer consumers' purchase frequency, monthly beer expenditure, and preferred places to buy and drink beer. It includes a bulleted list of key consumer insights for craft breweries.
Adopt a Tree
Authors: Monroe Martha C. , Frost Christo , Bowers Allison W.
Published: January 2025

The Forestry Adopt - A - Tree 4-H Project Book (4HFOM11) is for children ages 5-8. Kids locate and "adopt" a nearby tree, track changes to it over time, do bark and leaf rubbings, and search for visiting wildlife. Youngsters are also introduced to three common and special Florida trees: Cabbage Palm, Live Oak, and Longleaf Pine. First published February 2001.
Planning for the Many Benefits of Nature-Based Recreation
Authors: Stein Taylor V.
Published: January 2025

This document discusses the importance of systematic planning for nature-based recreation in Florida. It highlights the need for land managers to balance public enjoyment with conservation efforts. The article outlines various planning frameworks, such as the Limits of Acceptable Change and the Recreation Opportunity Spectrum, to manage ecological and social impacts. It emphasizes setting clear objectives, zoning for recreation opportunities, and inventorying conditions to ensure sustainable and enriching experiences for visitors while protecting natural resources. Original publication date March 2010.
Principles for Developing Your Ecotourism Business Plan
Authors: Bustam Tinelle D. , Stein Taylor V.
Published: January 2025

This document provides a comprehensive guide for developing an ecotourism business plan in Florida. It outlines the benefits of ecotourism, such as income generation and conservation, and details the necessary components of a business plan, including business description, marketing strategy, financial structure, and management. The guide emphasizes the importance of strategic planning to address challenges and ensure sustainability, offering insights into various business models and resources available for ecotourism operators. Original publication date June 2008.
Enterolobium cyclocarpum, Ear Tree
Authors: Andreu Michael G. , Friedman Melissa H. , Northrop Robert J.
Published: January 2025

This document provides an overview of the Enterolobium cyclocarpum, commonly known as the ear tree. Native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America, this deciduous tree thrives in various soil types and warm, moist climates. It features light green, bipinnately compound leaves, and produces distinctive semicircular seedpods resembling ears. The ear tree is valued for its shade, especially on coffee plantations and cattle ranches, and its heartwood is used in furniture making due to its resistance to fungus and termites. However, it is susceptible to limb breakage during storms and is not tolerant of salty conditions. Original publication date July 2012.
Associates and Motivation
Authors: Farnsworth Derek , Clark Jennifer , Wysocki Allen F. , Kepner Karl W. , Glasser Michelle
Published: January 2025

This document discusses the concept of motivation in the workplace, emphasizing that motivation stems from internal factors and cannot be externally imposed by management. It highlights the importance of creating a positive motivational climate to enhance productivity. The article categorizes motivation into three levels: negative, maintenance, and positive, and identifies key motivators and de-motivators based on Herzberg’s theory. It also outlines effective motivational techniques, such as personal recognition and performance-based promotions, to foster a motivating work environment. Published May 2001.