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Про виконання цільової програми наукових досліджень НАН України «Ядерні та радіаційні технології для енергетичного сектору і суспільних потреб»
Authors: Слісенко Василь Іванович
Published: June 2024

У доповіді розглянуто найбільш вагомі науково-технічні та практичні результати, отримані під час виконання цільової програми наукових досліджень НАН України «Ядерні та радіаційні технології для енергетичного сектору і суспільних потреб», які сприяли реалізації пріоритетних напрямів розвитку науки і техніки, а також завдань Енергетичної стратегії України на період до 2035 року.
Synthesis of Zr/La-BTC Bimetallic Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) for Oleic Acid Esterification
Authors: Zulys Agustino , Adawiah Adawiah , Suminta Tiara Amalia , Abdullah Iman , Fadhilla Rizkha , Nasruddin Nasruddin , Mabuchi Takuya
Published: June 2024

Biodiesel plays an essential role in renewable energy as an alternative fuel to tackle the challenges of global warming, environmental degradation, and alternative fossil fuels. Oleic acid can be converted into biodiesel by the esterification process, which employs heterogeneous catalysts such as metal-organic frameworks (MOF). In this study, Zr/La-BTC MOFs were used as different kinds of catalysts to change oleic acid into biodiesel. The characterization results of Zr-BTC, La-BTC, and Zr/La-BTC using FTIR and XRD show that the MOF has been successfully formed. The crystallite sizes for La-BTC, and Zr/La-BTC MOFs are 15.7407 nm and 39.0392 nm, respectively. The surface area of Zr-BTC, La-BTC, and Zr/La-BTC MOFs are 167.101 m2/g, 12.328 m2/g, and 4.764 m2/g. The morphology of Zr-BTC MOF using SEM is irregular, La-BTC is rod-shaped crystal, and Zr/La-BTC is like a knot bond with a narrow waist. The most optimal reaction was obtained at a 5% (w/w) catalyst dosage of total oleic acid and methanol (1:60 mol), 65 °C, and a reaction time of 4 hours, producing 78.11% oleic acid conversion. GC-MS analysis identified that the biodiesel contains oleic acid, palmitic acid, methyl oleate, and methyl palmitate.
Dealumination Effect on ZSM-5 as a Bimetal Fe-Co Support for The Oxidative Desulfurization Process Catalyst
Authors: Adhani Lisa , Susanto Bambang Heru , Nasikin Mohammad
Published: June 2024

Petroleum fuel is still the main energy source today but causes environmental problems such as SOx gas emissions. The Oxidative Desulfurization (ODS) method removes sulfur from fuel under mild conditions. ZSM-5 is a catalyst framework considered promising in the ODS process but the small pores cause a steric barrier. The hydrophobic, mesoporous Fe-Co/ZSM-5Hierarchy catalyst was designed using the dealumination method with steam treatment to overcome the steric barrier and biphasic hindrances which are problems in this ODS process. The Fe-Co/ZSM-5Hierarchy catalyst is effective for the ODS process at a temperature of 45 °C, 45 min, the amount of catalyst used is 0.2 g, oxidant at an O/S ratio of 2, and without mass transfer agents. The embedded Fe-Co ratio shows effective mass activity by providing a TOF number of 205 h-1 on the Fe-Co(5)/ZSM-5 Hierarchy and 157 h-1 on the Fe-Co(15)/ZSM-5 Hierarchy catalyst.
Measures of Upstreamness and Downstreamness based on exports
Authors: Lalanne Alvaro
Published: June 2024

In this paper I discuss and develop measures of upstreamness and downstreamness to describe the position of countries and sectors in global value chains. Both measures are defined as the distance between exports and either final demand (upstreamness) or primary factors (downstreamness). When added together, they create a single measure of chain length, and reveal the position of the chain in international trade. I show the usefulness of these measures for highlighting aspects of international participation in value chains that cannot be deduced from measures developed previously. In particular, the measures proposed here better describe the specialization of countries along value chains.
La respuesta de la oferta de yuca al precio en los departamentos de Córdoba y Sucre, Colombia: una regresión cointegrante, 1976- 2019
Authors: Castillo Núñez Omar
Published: June 2024

Usando los mínimos cuadrados ordinarios modificados se estimó la respuesta de largo plazo de la oferta de yuca a las variaciones del precio en los departamentos de Córdoba y Sucre, Colombia, durante el período 1976-2019 mediante regresiones cointegrantes de la producción, el área y el rendimiento como proxies a la oferta. La respuesta es inelástica al precio: una variación de este en 10 % aumenta la oferta en 8,1 %: 62 % de tal incremento se produce por expansión del área y 30 % por ampliación de la productividad. Esta sensibilidad a factores de precio sugiere que las intervenciones del Estado deben enfatizar en su papel de proveedor de bienes públicos.
Informalidad laboral femenina en Colombia: composición y determinantes socioeconómicos
Authors: Bolivar Restrepo Maria Cristina , Moisá Elicabide Laura Carla , Moreno Reyes Nicolás Alberto
Published: June 2024

El presente artículo profundiza en la composición y determinantes de la informalidad laboral femenina en Colombia. Utilizando la GEIH para los años 2017-2019, y los criterios establecidos por Fernández y Villar (2017) se categoriza la informalidad laboral en cuatro grupos: subsistente, mixta, inducida y voluntaria. Adicional, se analizan las determinantes socioeconómicas que influyen para que una mujer pertenezca a cada categoría de informalidad. Los resultados indican que las mujeres, en su mayoría, se encuentran concentradas dentro de categorías de informalidad más precarias, con salarios por debajo la línea de la pobreza y concentradas en actividades de menor reconocimiento.
Sobre um Cânone Filosófico Tupiniquim
Authors: Marques Lúcio Álvaro
Published: June 2024

Após a onda de desconstrução do pensamento que marcou a última década da filosofia entre nós, talvez tenha chegado o tempo do refluxo do pensamento, a saber, o tempo de debater a existência de um cânone filosófico brasileiro, justamente quando a legitimidade da ciência e, sobretudo da filosofia, é posta em questão. O ponto pede atenção: desde o século XVI, há ensino de filosofia nestas terras, então, quais seriam as razões para afirmar ou negar a existência de uma filosofia brasileira? Para responder à questão, na primeira parte deste artigo, situamos uma ideia de cânone filosófico à luz da produção acadêmica nacional; na segunda, analisamos a possibilidade de um conceito restrito e um amplo de cânone passando da literatura à filosofia; na terceira, comparamos cinco pares antitéticos de definições filosóficas de autores brasileiros e, finalmente, analisamos como a produção filosófica dentro do Sistema Nacional de Pós-Graduação (SNPG) tem viabilizado ou não o debate acerca da legitimidade da filosofia brasileira.
Project Spotlight: Sidley builds nation’s first Parksmart Gold structure
Authors: Atkinson William
Published: June 2024

With the help of Sidley Precast of Thompson Ohio,, Pittsburgh, Pa., now has the first parking structure in the nation to be certified Parksmart gold. Parksmart certification provides a framework for creating parking structures that encourage more sustainable mobility and support the development of high-performance buildings, cities, and communities.
Project Spotlight: Utah highway bridge project uses massive girders
Authors: Atkinson William
Published: June 2024

The Interstate 15 (I-15) Technology Corridor project is a $430 million design-build project in Utah County, Utah. The project involves widening segments of I-15 between Salt Lake City and Spanish Fork from four lanes to six lanes; redesigning interchanges; and adding new frontage roads, new bike and pedestrian connections, and new and reconstructed bridges at cross streets and railroad crossings. Salt Lake City–based Forterra Structural Precast is respon¬sible for the precast concrete work on the whole Technology Corridor project.
Mary-Jane Rubenstein, Astrotopia: The Dangerous Religion of the Corporate Space Race
Authors: York Michael
Published: June 2024

Mary-Jane Rubenstein, Astrotopia: The Dangerous Religion of the Corporate Space Race (University of Chicago Press, 2022), 224 pp., $ 24 (cloth), ISBN-13: 978-0-226-82112-2.
Gönüllü Kütüphanecilerin Deprem Bölgesindeki Gözlem ve Deneyimleri Üzerinden Psikolojik İlk Yardım Yetkinliğinin Önemi ve Gerekliliği
Authors: Polat Özgür
Published: June 2024

Bireylerin, yaşadıkları olaylardan olumsuz yönde etkilenmelerinin sonucunda oluşan psikolojik travmanın etkisinden çıkarak normal şartlara kavuşması, planlanmış yöntemlerle olanaklıdır. Bu yöntemler arasında sıklıkla tercih edilenlerden biri de psikolojik ilk yardımdır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, seçili örneklem üzerinden kütüphanecilerin psikolojik ilk yardım becerilerine sahip olmalarının önemini ortaya koymak ve bu konudaki sorunları ele alarak çözüm önerileri sunmaktır. Araştırmanın bulguları 6 Şubat 2023 tarihinde Kahramanmaraş merkezli gerçekleşen afetin ardından deprem bölgesine giderek kütüphane hizmeti sunan gönüllü kütüphanecilerin gözem ve deneyimlerinin değerlendirilmesine dayanmaktadır. Araştırma kapsamında dokuz kütüphaneciyle yüz yüze yapılan görüşmelerde yarı yapılandırılmış soru seti kullanılmıştır. El edilen veriler betimsel içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılarak çözümlenmiştir. Bulgular, kütüphanecilerin deprem bölgesinde hem temel kütüphanecilik hizmetleri hem de bölgedeki halkın beklentilerine ve ihtiyaçlarına bağlı olarak çeşitli temalarda hizmetler sunduğunu, deprem bölgesindeki çocukların gezici kütüphanede oyun ve eğlence amaçlı etkinliklerle daha fazla ilgilendiklerini, yetişkinlerin ise duygularını ve düşüncelerini paylaşabilecekleri kişilere ihtiyaç duyduğunu göstermektedir. Araştırmada, kütüphanecilerin deprem bölgesindeki gözlem ve deneyimlerine dayanarak psikolojik ilk yardım eğitimi almaları ve bu konudaki bilgi ve becerilerini geliştirmeleri gerektiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Değerlendirme sonucunda, kütüphanecilerin ve uzman psikologların birlikte çalışarak kütüphane temelli psikolojik ilk yardım eğitimi için materyaller oluşturmaları gerektiği önerisinde bulunulmuştur. Bu araştırmayı bilgibilim literatüründe yer alan psikolojik ilk yardım konulu çalışmalardan ayıran ve özgün kılan yan, kütüphanecileri merkeze alarak planlanması ve sonuçların kütüphanecilerin gerçek deneyimleri üzerinden kanıta dayalı bir yaklaşımla elde edilmiş olmasıdır. Yapılan araştırmanın, ulusal literatürde psikolojik ilk yardım ve kütüphanecileri birlikte ele alan kanıta dayalı bilimsel bir yayına ulaşılamadığından önemli bir boşluğu dolduracağı düşünülmektedir.
Kütüphane ve Bilgi Merkezlerinde İnovasyon ve Yapay Zekâ
Authors: Zencir Mithat Baver
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışmada, “Kütüphane ve Bilgi Merkezlerinde İnovasyon ve Yapay Zekâ” başlıklı kitabın incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Kitap; inovasyon ve yapay zekâ konularını kütüphane ve bilgi merkezlerine olan yansımalarını da içererek irdelemektedir. Söz konusu kitap ilgili konulara ilişkin bilgi sahibi olmak ve uygulama örneklerini incelemek isteyen kütüphanecilik ve bilgibilim alanı uygulayıcıları ile araştırmacıları için önemli bir kaynak olarak değerlendirilebilir.
Stories & Technology: Gateways to Mathematics for All
Authors: Terrell Karen , DeBay Dennis
Published: June 2024

This article suggests the use of presentation technologies and electronic books as ways in which to employ Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in the mathematics classroom. In particular, the focus is on using easily accessible technologies to assist students with print
and language difficulties in comprehending and reasoning with mathematical word problems. Two examples of these implementations will be presented and examined.
New Directions for Technology Integration in K-12 Mathematics
Authors: Stohlmann Micah , Acquah Alfred
Published: June 2024

Technology integration in K-12 mathematics has received increased attention in the last decade as new mathematical technologies have been developed and implemented more often. There is a need for further research on these technologies and for effective implementation practices of
technology in mathematics education in general. In practice, technology integration is often not reaching its full potential. Technology integration is important because students must be technology savvy and their understanding of mathematics can be strengthened through proper technology integration.
The purpose of this paper is to draw on the research from 2010 to present to answer the following question: How does technology change the way mathematics is taught? This question will be answered by drawing upon effective teaching practices that have been described by the National Council
of Teachers of Mathematics.
Câncer nas Telenovelas Brasileiras: Um Panorama Histórico da Produção Globo
Authors: Oliveira Santana Dhione , Marques Carriço Ferreira Raquel
Published: June 2024

Audiovisual formats such as telenovelas are particularly effective in stimulating knowledge and proactive attitudes towards disease prevention and health preservation, as they combine entertainment with the promotion of self-care. Brazilian telenovelas are productions of great attractiveness and penetration in the population and have, through social merchandising actions, a space to discuss issues such as cancer, one of the main public health problems in Brazil that directly impacts the lives of millions of people. The soap operas of TV Globo, the main producer and broadcaster of Brazilian television, are the object of analysis in our study, through the adoption of the method of content analysis. Our objective, in this sense, was to present a historical survey of the presence of cancer in Brazilian telenovelas, thus, we describe 27 telenovelas broadcast between the 1980s and 2021.
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Formatos audiovisuais como as telenovelas são particularmente eficazes para estimular o conhecimento e atitudes proativas em relação à prevenção de doenças, e preservação da saúde, pois unem o entretenimento ao fomento do autocuidado. As telenovelas brasileiras são produções de grande atratividade e penetração na população e têm por meio de ações de merchandising social, espaço para discutir questões como o câncer, um dos principais problemas de saúde pública do Brasil que impacta diretamente a vida de milhões de pessoas. As telenovelas da TV Globo, principal produtora e emissora de televisão brasileira, são objeto de análise em nosso estudo, por meio da adoção do método da análise de conteúdo. Nosso objetivo, nesse sentido, foi apresentar um levantamento histórico da presença do câncer nas telenovelas brasileiras, assim, descrevemos 27 telenovelas veiculadas entre as décadas de 1980 e 2021.
Psychological aspects of female infertility of unclear etiology: a review of foreign studies
Authors: Voskanyan Yana , Vasilyeva Olga
Published: June 2024

The purpose of the article is to review foreign studies of the psychological aspects
of female infertility of unclear etiology. The article is part of the author's dissertation research on the psychological characteristics of women with infertility of unclear etiology.
A search was conducted for data on the topic under study in international databases: PubMed, Researchgate. The review includes studies of female infertility, which assessed the psychological component of infertility.
The article considers the relevance of the study of infertility of unclear etiology, the most common causes of infertility, the impact on personality and family relationships, as well as the relationship between the psycho-emotional state of women and their psychophysiological characteristics in infertility.
The incidence and etiology of infertility in developed and developing countries differ. The etiology of infertility in developed and developing countries differs. Infertility of unclear etiology accounts for 15 % to 30 % of all infertility cases. To identify the causes of infertility, it is necessary to carry out complex and physically painful procedures. The causes of infertility have a connection with the psychoemotional state of women. Infertility is classified as an unresolved life crisis that poses a threat to parenthood as one of the most important life goals. Women with infertility have a wide range of emotional disorders. The ambiguity of the causes of the diagnosis leads to prolonged stress, depression, anger, frustration, and guilt, which leads to special mental and physical health complications. Fertility problems increase tension and stress in families. Women with infertility prefer to be isolated from their close environment. Increasing restraint between spouses can lead to adverse consequences in marital relations.
Leer y escribir para involucrar a estudiantes de bachillerato en la comprensión de temas desafiantes
Authors: Roni Carolina , Carlino Paula
Published: June 2024

En la educación media superior argentina los docentes de diversas asignaturas suelen enseñar mediante clases expositivas, solicitan responder cuestionarios y corrigen con premura, dando por lograda una comprensión del tema que no es tal. Como alternativa, diseñamos colaborativamente con docentes una secuencia didáctica para comprometer a los estudiantes en la laboriosa tarea de entender un tema complejo de Biología Molecular. La secuencia implementada 1) abordó el tema mediante distintos niveles de abstracción y generalidad (problematización-contextualización, descontextualización, y recontextualización), 2) entramó lectura, escritura, visionado de animaciones y diálogo, 3) recreó en clase prácticas de estudio y prácticas del lenguaje de uso social extraescolar con diversas fuentes, 4) incluyó el uso de representaciones animadas, 5) dedicó tiempo de trabajo sostenido con los contenidos relevantes, 6) delimitó lo sabido de lo que se necesitaba aprender. El microanálisis de un extracto de observación de clases ilustra cómo esta propuesta modifica la tarea habitual del aula y la interacción docentes-estudiantes: para facilitar que los estudiantes formulen y justifiquen su conocimiento en construcción. El profesor inicialmente no expone su saber sino que interviene para involucrar a los alumnos en un trabajo intelectual conjunto de desarrollo de la comprensión.
Kazimierz Kaczmarczyk a Archiwum na Jasnej Górze
Authors: Urbanowicz Beata
Published: June 2024

Professor Kazimierz Kaczmarczyk was a Polish historian and archivist. During the Second Polish Republic, he created Polish archival science, during the occupation he secured heritage, documents and source materials, and after the war he rebuilt Polish archives. He also had an undeniable contribution to the development, organization and protection of the archives of the Jasna Góra Monastery in the interwar period and during the Nazi occupation.
Visit of Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Częstochowa
Authors: Paszta Andrzej , Paszta Piotr
Published: June 2024

This article presents a description of Marshal Ferdinand Foch's visit to Częstochowa, which lasted about an hour and a half. On 2 May 1923, Marshal Ferdinand Foch visited Częstochowa on his way to Warsaw for the unveiling of the monument to Prince Józef Poniatowski. Marshal Ferdynand Foch was welcomed by the whole Częstochowa society, paid a visit to Jasna Góra and all this was precisely described in the Goniec Częstochowski of 2 and 3 May 1923.
Czestochowa General – biographical sketch of Janusz Gąsiorowski, commander of the 7th Infantry Division in Czestochowa
Authors: Adamus Alicja
Published: June 2024

This article is a biographical sketch of General Janusz Gąsiorowski – commander of the 7th Infantry Division in Czestochowa. The article contains information about the fate of the general from his earliest years – his education and his involvement in youth independence activities, including “Zarzewie” and the Polish Rifle Squads. The next part of this discussion deals with Gąsiorowski's military career, including his activity in the Polish Military Organization, his participation in the Polish-Russian war and his occupation of successive positions in the structures of the Polish Army during the interwar period. The article highlights Gąsiorowski's period of activity as Chief of Staff of the Polish Army, and his occupation of the position of commander of the 7th Infantry Division located in Częstochowa on the eve of the war. The last part of the article was focused on the September battles carried out by the division headed by Gen. Gąsiorowski, along with the capture and the general's wandering prison fate until liberation. This article is an attempt to present the person of General Gąsiorowski as a committed military man who fought shoulder to shoulder with his soldiers until the last moment.
Ryszard Matyja (1934–2002) across Europe, America and Asia to Częstochowa
Authors: Kurkowski Krzysztof
Published: June 2024

This biogram tells the story of Richard Matyja, a man born in Poland, who survived World War II as a child and as a member of the Hitler Youth, later during the Cold fought in the ranks of the US Army War in the Korean War, and then worked for the US counterintelligence in the Federal Republic of Germany, Japan and the Middle East. He spent most of his life in California in the United States, but he returned to Poland after almost 50 years and lived in Częstochowa. Through the prism of his life one can look whether at the history of the world of the 20th century. Richard Matyja’s life story was supplemented by preserved photos and documents from his time in the American military, as well as family photos.
The reign of princes Andrew and Leo II in the context of relations between the State of Galicia–Volhynia (the Kingdom of Rus) and the Kingdom of Poland
Authors: Petryk Yurii
Published: June 2024

The article discusses certain aspects of the rulers’ activities in the State of Galicia–Volhynia (Kingdom of Rus) under princes Andriy and Lev II, who simultaneously reigned from 1308 to 1323. It presents the relations between the State of Galicia–Volhynia and the Kingdom of Poland during this period, highlighting the factors influencing the inter-state relations, elucidating the problems, and outlining the prospects of foreign policies between these states. Attention is drawn to the limited number of sources, which could allow for a more in-depth exploration of this subject. The study examines the role of these relations in the Central-Eastern European context in the first quarter of the 14th century.
Güncel Yönetim Yaklaşımı Çerçevesinde Müşteri İlişkileri Yönetiminin Hasta Bağlılığına Etkisi
Authors: Ilıman Yaltagil Ebrar
Published: June 2024

Araştırma sağlık kurumlarına başvuran hastaların müşteri ilişkileri yönetimi (MİY) uygulamalarına ilişkin algı düzeylerinin, hasta bağlılıklarına etkisinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Aynı zamanda hastaların MİY uygulamalarına ilişkin algı düzeylerinin ve hasta bağlılıklarının sağlık kurumu türüne göre farklılaşma durumu da belirlenmek istenmiştir. Çalışmanın evreni Sivas merkezde son altı ay içerisinde sağlık hizmeti almış 18-65 yaş aralığında okuma yazma bilen bireyler olarak belirlenmiştir. Gönüllü olarak çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden 630 hasta araştırmanın örneklemini oluşturmuştur. Araştırma verileri yapısal eşitlik modeli ile test edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda; hastaların MİY uygulamalarına ilişkin algı düzeyleri orta seviyede çıkmıştır. Bunun yanında hastaların sağlık kurumuna bağlılık düzeyleri de orta seviyede bulunmuştur. Hastaların MİY uygulamalarına ilişkin algı düzeyleri ve bağlılık düzeyleri sağlık kurumu temelinde incelendiğinde, ölçek genelinde ve alt boyutlarda istatistiksel olarak farklılık olduğu tespit edilmiştir. En yüksek puan ortalamasına sahip olan sağlık kurumu eğitim araştırma hastanesi iken, en düşük puan ortalamasına sahip olan sağlık kurumu özel hastanedir. Son olarak, MİY uygulamalarının etkin olmasının hasta bağlılığını önemli ölçüde artırdığı sonucuna varılmıştır. Bu bağlamda; sağlık hizmet sunucularının müşteri ilişkileri yönetimi noktasında var olan eksiklerini tespit ederek bu noktalarda gelişim göstermeleri önem arz etmektedir. Araştırma, tek bir şehirde sınırlı örneklem ile yapılmış olması sebebiyle genellenemez.
A System Design Approach of Gamification for disseminating Intangible Oral Expressions of Indigenous Textile Heritage
Authors: Singh Pankaj Pratap , Roy Susmita , Padun Abhijit
Published: June 2024

In recent years, there has been a rising interest in using gamification to promote local intangible cultural heritage. Gamification can make cultural heritage more accessible and relatable by transforming traditional practices into interactive digital experiences. Traditional hand-woven fabrics of tribal communities of Northeast India represent their cultural expression and identity. However, industrialization and globalization have negatively affected the inheritance of the traditional weaving practice. Their traditional fabrics also carry a rich legacy of oral narratives, which are underappreciated and at risk of being lost due to lack of adequate documentation. This paper proposes a gamified system model to disseminate the oral cultural expressions associated with tribal fabrics and their textile heritage. It also integrates instructional design approach for creating a gamified learning environment for fostering cultural awareness and education among young generation of the tribal communities. This model may also offer a new approach for digitally archiving indigenous intangible cultural heritage.
Longitudinal Analysis of Annual PM2.5 Concentration Variations in Blantyre City, Malawi
Authors: Thulu Fabiano , Kaonga Chikumbusko , Kosamu Ishmael , Nyasulu Mathews , Nyirongo Rowland
Published: June 2024

This study presents current levels of fine particulate matter, with aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 micrometre (PM2.5) in the city of Blantyre, Malawi measured between June 2021 to May 2022. PM2.5 measurements were done in 18 different locations (spanning greater than 2 km apart) using Dylos DC1100 PRO Laser Particle Counter (2018 model). The sampling points were; 3 school campuses, 3 hospitals, 3 industrial areas, 3 open markets, 3 residential areas, and 3 commercial/ business centres (CBC) of Blantyre. PM2.5 monitoring was conducted between 10:00-12:00 hours and 15:00-17:00 hours local time. The results showed that the hourly mean PM2.5 concentrations (µg/m3) for the 10:00-12:00 time period were; 43 ± 23 µg/m3 for school campuses, 35 ± 16 µg/m3 for hospitals, 62 ± 38 µg/m3 for industrial areas, 44 ± 26 µg/m3 for markets, 40 ± 21 µg/m3 for residential areas and 35 ± 16 µg/m3 for CBC. The results showed that the hourly mean PM2.5 concentrations (µg/m3) for the 15:00-17:00 time period were; 38 ± 22 µg/m3 for school campuses, 34 ± 18 µg/m3 for hospitals, 57 ± 37 µg/m3 for industrial areas, 42 ± 25 µg/m3 for markets, 36 ± 23 µg/m3 for residential areas and 34 ± 18 µg/m3 for CBC. Significant increases of PM2.5 levels were observed in school campuses, residential areas and CBC during the months of June-October, which are windy and drier. On the other hand, lowest concentration of PM2.5 was observed during the warm season (November-March) across the sampling locations over Blantyre. Based on these findings, this study recommends further investigation of long-term concentration of PM2.5 in Blantyre city because it is hazardous and likely to cause health implications to the local population. Furthermore, interventions should be sought to reduce PM2.5 concentration in the city.
Environmental conditions affecting air pollution dispersion over Richards Bay, South Africa
Authors: Jury Mark R.
Published: June 2024

Air pollution dispersion over Richards Bay, South Africa is studied using satellite, reanalysis and in-situ measurements. Near-surface concentrations of trace gases and particulates reach high concentrations under dry stable ‘berg’ winds. Temporal records of CO, NO2, O3, PM2.5, SO2 (2000-2023) exhibit no trend and short-term dose exceedances of individual pollutants are rare and confined to winter mornings.  Regional point-to-field correlation maps of a Richards Bay winter air pollution index found that anomalous warming of the west Indian Ocean accelerates the jet stream over Madagascar and pulls smoke- and dust-laden north-westerly winds across the South African plateau, implicating long-range transport. At daily and hourly time scales dewpoint temperature and boundary layer height best indicate changes in local air pollution dispersion that impact respiratory health. A case study of 15-17 June 2021 revealed a 10ºC thermal inversion caused by negative sensible heat fluxes of -40 W/m2 through the night, leading to SO2 concentrations above 100 ppb in the morning along the main access road (28.8ºS, 32ºE). Poor dispersion seldom happens in the summer when turbulent mixing and rainfall cleanse the air.
The UNEA 6 Resolution on Air Quality acknowledges the Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa
Authors: Hicks Kevin , Mbandi Aderiana , Sebukeera Charles , Kaudia Alice , Osano Philip , Mumbo John , Okoth Selelah , Nzuve Lawrence , Moore Ogola Thomas , Haeussling Seraphine
Published: June 2024

In a major boost to air quality and sustainable development in Africa, a new UNEA 6 Resolution on Air Quality has acknowledged the Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa.
The new development came in 2023, when the Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa (UNEP, 2023), was published by a partnership of the African Union, Climate and Clean Air Coalition and the United Nations Environment Programme. The assessment was  developed with contributions from over 100 authors across Africa, in a process supported by the Stockholm Environment Institute (Kaudia et al. 2022). The Assessment recommended for an Africa Clean Air Program (ACAP) to provide a key rallying point for African multilateral institutions, the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Member States, and development partners to work collaboratively to implement the recommendations from the assessment and deliver multiple benefits of clean air for Africa.
Military Architecture between Theory and Practice in the Early Modern Eastern Adriatic
Authors:   , Papeš Karla
Published: June 2024

Military architecture, which emerged in the Eastern Adriatic as an active battlefield between the 1460s and 1660s, was a revitalised response to the invention and use of firearms. At the same time, texts on military architecture became increasingly popular in Europe. This research focuses on the circulation, adaptation, and use of theoretical and practical fortification knowledge in the Eastern Adriatic under the Republics of Venice and Ragusa. It compares the formal characteristics of buildings, archival material, and treatises, and it also includes a terminological analysis of the sources, considering innovative technical terms as one of the main means of disseminating and applying knowledge. The first hypothesis suggests that Early Modern fortification architecture in the Eastern Adriatic depended on speculative designs by influential military experts. Unsubstantiated theories led to experimental and non-functional structures, marking a crucial point in the history of Eastern Adriatic fortifications. Moreover, in the perpetual state of war, the Eastern Adriatic fortifications directly witnessed changes in fortification science and served as a testing ground that validated hypotheses and shaped new theoretical solutions through practical experience. The third hypothesis proposes that the formulation of Croatian fortification terminology is rooted in insights from Early Modern military architecture, mainly influenced by Italian terminology. The comparison of theoretical instructions in treatises with architectural designs by Michelozzi in Dubrovnik, the Sanmicheli family workshop in Zadar, Giangirolamo Sanmicheli's fortress of St. Nicholas, and De Ville's project in Pula showed that the Eastern Adriatic fortifications directly reflected changes in fortification science. In the case of Zadar, new theoretical solutions were combined with practical changes. Giangirolamo's and De Ville's fortifications were interpreted as experimental structures. The example of Dubrovnik and the case study of besieged fortresses in Šibenik and Split were proven examples of the harmonisation of theory and practice.
Резидентная мобильность цифровых кочевников в агломерации Денпасара
Authors: Шерстнева Анна Романовна
Published: June 2024

В данной работе рассматриваются особенности резидентной мобильности цифровых кочевников в агломерации Денпасара на индонезийском острове Ȧали, который стал невероятно популярен среди высокомобильных удаленных работников. Пандемия COVID-19 спровоцировала перенос значительной части трудовых практик в онлайн, в результате чего человек становится меньше привязан к рабочему месту. Это особенно ярко видно на примере цифровых кочевников, для которых гибкость рабочего места порождает гибкость места проживания. Методика работы включает проведение социологического исследования для выявления факторов выбора жилья цифровыми кочевниками. На основе анализа выборки точек мест проживания респондентов определены основные сценарии резидентной мобильности цифровых кочевников. В результате выявлено четыре портрета групп со схожими предпочтениями. Сделаны выводы о закономерностях пространственной дифференциации, обуславливаюȞих особенности резидентной мобильности цифровых кочевников в агломерации Денпасара.
Международный опыт тендеров городских автобусов через единых организаторов перевозок
Authors: Разумовский Станислав Алексеевич
Published: June 2024

В данной статье проводится анализ деятельности организаторов перевозок в контексте осуществления конкурсных торгов на право обслуживания городских автобусных маршрутов. Исследование акцентирует внимание на механизмах, которые позволяют повышать качество и эффективность транспортного сервиса через систему отбора перевозчиков на основе конкуренции с особым фокусом на опыт Лондона. На основе анализа данных, включая официальные отчеты о результатах конкурентных торгов, научных изданий и материалов СМИ, статья предлагает всестороннее рассмотрение текущей практики организации торгов, их эффективности и влияния на стоимость и качество транспортных услуг. Важное место занимает анализ потенциальных преимуществ и рисков для всех сторон процесса, в том числе воздействие на социальные и городские аспекты жизни населения. Исследование предлагает значимые выводы и рекомендации для специалистов в сфере градостроительства и управления общественным транспортом, освещая пути оптимизации существующих механизмов и внедрения инновационных подходов к организации городских транспортных систем на примере зарубежного опыта.
Тематика данной работы представляет особый интерес на фоне активно обсуждаемой темы модернизации городского транспорта и поиска оптимальных решений для его развития. Анализируя успешные зарубежные практики, статья открывает новые варианты для реализации проектов по улучшению качества общественного транспорта в России, предлагая ценные идеи и решения, адаптируемые к местным условиям и потребностям городского населения. Так, изучение опыта проведения конкурентных торгов может способствовать формированию более прозрачных и справедливых условий для выбора перевозчиков, что, в свою очередь, положительно скажется на общем уровне удовлетворенности пассажиров и эффективности использования бюджетных средств.
Analysing Science Textbooks in Terms of Inquiry Levels of Activities and The Nature of Scientific Inquiry
Authors: Erdaş Kartal Eda , Karabaş Yasemin , Kaya Eda Nur , Hartamacı Samet
Published: June 2024

Textbooks are one of the main elements determining student experiences during science classes.The importance of textbooks in gaining the knowledge (nature of scientific inquiry) and the skills needed in scientific inquiry (SI) cannot be denied. This research aims to analyze science textbooks in terms of inquiry levels of activities and the nature of scientific inquiry (NOSI). Document analysis was used as the research method. A descriptive analysis technique is used to analyze the data. The textbooks were analyzed regarding the level of inclusion of NOSI themes using a framework developed by the researchers. The inquiry levels of the activities, which are thought to be inquiry activities, were determined according to the classification suggested by Rezba et al. (1999). It is found that some of the NOSI aspects are not included in the textbooks. Some expressions were found in textbooks that may cause misconceptions in students. It is concluded that the activities considered scientific inquiry are mainly at the confirmation level and the structured level.
An In-Depth Examination of Writing Assessment Literacy Among University Preparatory Students in Turkish Higher Education
Authors: Özçubuk Doğukan Hazar , Merç Ali
Published: June 2024

As a nascent research domain, there is a scarcity of research studies that examine the levels of assessment literacy, perceptions, beliefs, and practices among students concerning their Student Writing Assessment Literacy (SWAL). To address this research gap, the present study adopts a mixed-methods design, incorporating the Scale of SWAL (Xu et al., 2023) alongside semi-structured interviews. 134 students answered the scale, while an additional twelve students volunteered to participate in the interviews. Student responses from the scale were subjected to analysis through descriptive statistics, revealing a notable correlation between students’ comprehension of assessment objectives and the manifestation of positive attitudes towards learning. Nevertheless, a misalignment was noticed between their theoretical understanding and beliefs and their pragmatic implementation regarding written assignments. Interview data underwent analysis through thematic analysis, elucidating four main themes: (1) feedback valuation, (2) scoring criteria awareness, (3) feedback delivery preferences, and (4) alternative assessment avoidance. Implications emphasise the importance of involving students in the assessment process and advocate for teacher training initiatives to enhance SWAL. Future research could broaden their scope to reach diverse academic levels and integrate grades as a variable. Overall, the present study provides valuable insights into SWAL, shedding light on assessment practices at the tertiary level.
Onomatopoeic and Errative Vocabulary as a Text-Forming Linguo-Creative Means of Mass Media
Authors: Tarasova M.S.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the linguistic and creative features of the media language. The author analyzes language game techniques based on errative word creation and onomatopoeia. It was revealed that the use of such lexical units enhances the communicative impact on the audience and attraction. Methods of observation, word-formation and stylistic analysis, critical analysis of media discourse, targeted sampling of occasional units, erratives, and descriptive were used. As a result of the study, types of onomatopoeic occasional units as a linguo-creative text-forming means are presented, among them erratives are characterized. The functions of these units were established in the program about the life of the capital’s cat Bublik on the channel “Moscow 24”.
Features of the Language of Modern Student Youth in Russia and Ways of Its Improvement
Authors: Mikhalkin N.V.
Published: June 2024

This article analyses the objective conditions and subjective factors of the inclusion of slang, jargonisms, anglicisms in the Russian language of communication and thought-speech activity of students of humanitarian specialities, as well as the possibilities of student culture to minimize and exclude these "innovations" from students' speech. The paper classifies the reasons for the emergence and inclusion of slang, jargonisms, anglicisms in the Russian speech of students, in their communication with each other and teachers, clarifies the possibilities of the culture of student collectives in minimizing and excluding these "innovations" from the language of students, evaluates the ways and means through which and by means of which it is possible in the educational process to form the appropriate culture of the collective in student groups, substantiates the option of using the culture of student collectives in the use of slang, jargonisms and anglicisms in the Russian language of communication and thought-speech activity of students.
The importance of intertextual connections in the interpretation of the religious and moral aspect of I. A. Bunin's story «Dark alleys»
Authors: Rodin A.L.
Published: June 2024

The article is dedicated to the analysis of the intertextual connections of the story "Dark Alleys" with biblical texts — the book of Job, the book of Ecclesiastes and the story of A.I. Kuprin "Sulamith". The quote from the book of Job is analyzed in a biblical context, which indicates the failed repentance of the hero of the story Nikolai Alekseevich. A careful analysis of the quotation from the book of Job makes it possible to offer a new understanding of the author's choice of the name of the heroine Nadezhda (Hope). The allusion to the story of A.I. Kuprin "Sulamith" also makes it possible to refer to the biblical context of the story — the book of Ecclesiastes. The intertextual connections of the story with the biblical Old Testament books make it possible to explain the probable spiritual subtext of the story, in which the theme of the main character's failed repentance, which causes his misfortune and hopelessness, sounds.
Building Integrated Transparent Photovoltaic as a Strategy Towards Net Zero Energy Building in the Tropics
Authors: Susan Susan , Bin Zakaria Safial Aqbar
Published: June 2024

Previous studies have found the potential of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) implementation on vertical facades. The implementation was suggested for buildings with a minimum of 45 percent window-to-wall ratio (WWR). This number is quite challenging for tropical buildings where the suggested WWR ranges around 20 to 40 percent. Furthermore, the installation may appear less efficient due to the lower irradiance received on tropical vertical facades. Given the abundance of vertical facades in tropical high-rise buildings, there exists an opportunity to offset power reduction. Therefore, this study aims to determine the feasibility, influencing factors, and approach for installing building-integrated thin film transparent photovoltaics (BITPV) in tropical regions, focusing on energy production. The objective is achieved through a combination of literature review and simulation. Three layout configurations on three different geographical locations, which present a typical classroom module for school buildings, are observed. Treatment is applied based on orientation, WWR, and the cell coverage ratio. The feasibility is shown by at least 23 percent energy substitution promoted by several configurations. East is suggested for classrooms with 1:1 and 3:2 modules, while north is suggested for classrooms with 2:3 modules. For buildings with minimum WWR (20 percent), TPV installation with ≥40 percent cell coverage ratio (on the specified orientation) is suggested to achieve the mixenergy use target. Additionally, this study presents the influencing factors and design approach for BITPV to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
Estrés académico en estudiantes de Educación Física de Chile
Authors: Flores-Ferro Elizabeth , Maureira-Cid Fernando , Cortés-Cortés Manuel , Maureira-Roldán Gustavo , Lagos-Urzu Belén , Parada-Yáñez Isidora , Pérez-Díaz Sofía
Published: June 2024

El estrés académico es aquel que padece el alumnado de educación secundaria y superior, cuyas fuentes estresoras se relacionan con las exigencias académicas a las que se verán sometidos durante sus actividades escolares/universitarias. El objetivo del presente estudio fue describir y comparar el nivel de estrés académicos entre el estudiantado de pedagogía en educación física de Chile, según sexo y año de carrera. Para ello se aplicó el Inventario SISCO de estrés académico a una muestra de 286 estudiantes de dos universidades de Santiago, Chile. Los resultados revelan niveles medios de estrés en la muestra, con mayores niveles en las mujeres, y en los últimos años de carrera. La principal situación estresora es no entender los temas que se abordan en la clase; mientras que la reacción física más común frente al estrés es rascarse, morderse las uñas, la reacción psicológica más común frente al estrés son los problemas de concentración, en tanto que la reacción comportamental más común frente al estrés es aumentar o disminuir el consumo de alimentos. Finalmente, la habilidad asertiva es la estrategia más utilizada para enfrentar situaciones de estrés. Se recomiendan más investigaciones con muestras de otras universidades y otras carreras de pedagogía para profundizar en este tema.
Complicaciones de la laringectomía total en la Catedra de Otorrinolaringología del Hospital de Clínicas de 2015-2022
Authors: Lugo-Pla Humberto Joaquín , Solís-Núñez Héctor Daniel , Giménez-Almeida Santiago Marcelo , Benítez Ana Alicia María , Osorio-Fleitas Marta Elizabeth , Villalba-Aquino Marcelo Damián , Mena-Canata Carlos Enrique
Published: June 2024

Introducción: El cáncer de laringe es la neoplasia maligna más común de las vías aerodigestivas, representa el 4,5% de los cánceres del organismo y el 30% del cáncer de cabeza y cuello. Las complicaciones postoperatorias de la laringectomía total son frecuentes y se conocen factores predisponentes para ello. Se estableció como objetivo conocer la prevalencia de las complicaciones de la laringectomía total, las medidas realizadas para su tratamiento, el sitio anatómico, la presencia o ausencia de tratamiento adyuvante previo. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo en el Hospital de Clínicas, Cátedra de Otorrinolaringología, del 2015 al 2022. El universo estuvo constituido por un total de 46 pacientes ingresados con el diagnóstico de cáncer de laringe, 21,7% (10) de los cuales se les realizó laringectomía total. Se excluyeron otras técnicas quirúrgicas. Resultados: 10pacientes sometidos a laringectomía total con un rango de edad de 31-70 años, todos de sexo masculino. El compromiso de la supraglotis fue del 30%. El 70% presentó complicaciones. La complicación más frecuente fue fistula faringocutánea, otras fueron sangrado en el postoperatorio inmediato e infección del sitio quirúrgico. El 71,4% de los pacientes con fistula se resolvieron únicamente con medidas conservadoras, 2 requirieron reintervención para el cierre del defecto. Conclusiones: Las complicaciones de la laringectomía total se presentan con mucha frecuencia, afectando a la calidad de vida, la evolución y recuperación post quirúrgica del paciente.
Inteligencia artificial e igualdad de mujeres y hombres: Una regulación jurídica necesaria. Especial referencia al proyecto de reglamento europeo
Authors: Senent Vidal María José , Ventura Franch Asunción
Published: June 2024

Los avances en la regulación del desarrollo, implementación y uso de la inteligencia artificial requieren de la inclusión explícita de medidas que, por un lado, eviten y prevengan que se perpetúe la discriminación de las mujeres y, por otro, que fomenten la igualdad real y efectiva contribuyendo a un mejor desarrollo de los derechos humanos. Para ello, efectuamos un análisis sintético sobre el estado de las más recientes iniciativas reguladoras, con un especial detenimiento en la propuesta de reglamento europeo en materia de inteligencia artificial, desde una perspectiva de la igualdad de mujeres y hombres. A pesar del avance para la igualdad que se ha concretado en algunas de las normas comentadas, formulamos una serie de recomendaciones que sin duda contribuirían significativamente a eliminar los sesgos de género de la inteligencia artificial y a alcanzar la igualdad real y efectiva.