bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Sarapan terhadap Konsentrasi Belajar
Authors: Salsabila Puteri Sahra , Nareswari Shinta
Published: October 2023

Sarapan merupakan konsumsi setiap hari yang dianggap penting untuk memenuhi kebutuhan gizi. Meskipun dianggap penting, masih banyak masyarakat yang melewatkan sarapan yang dapat berdampak negatif pada proses belajar di sekolah, berkontribusi terhadap obesitas, serta meningkatkan risiko jajan yang tidak sehat. Sarapan pagi sebaiknya dilakukan untuk mendukung konsentrasi belajar serta memenuhi kebutuhan zat gizi yang dibutuhkan oleh tubuh. Belajar didefinisikan sebagai segala kegiatan psikis yang dilakukan oleh setiap orang sehingga tingkah lakunya berbeda antara sebelum dan sesudah belajar. Konsentrasi telah diidentifikasi sebagai konstruk kompleks dalam psikologi yang tidak mengungkapkan konsep kesatuan tetapi menyangkut fenomena psikologis yang berinteraksi dengan semua proses kognitif lainnya. Secara umum, otak bekerja paling baik saat kadar glukosa darah berada di kisaran 80–120 mg/dL. Dengan penipisan glukosa darah secara bertahap dan, akibatnya, konsumsi energi, orang mulai merasa lapar dan lelah serta mengalami penurunan fungsi kognitif. Sejumlah penelitian telah melaporkan bahwa melewatkan sarapan menurunkan fungsi kognitif dan efisiensi kerja. Periode puasa pada malam hari, menghabiskan glukosa yang ada di dalam darah. Sehingga, agar dapat mempertahankan fungsinya, otak membutuhkan asupan pada pagi hari. Sebagai pemasok energi awal, terutama sebagai sumber energi glukosa bagi otak, sarapan sangat dianjurkan bagi setiap orang.
Przegląd problematyki ekonomicznej na łamach kwartalnika Wieś i Rolnictwo
Authors: Zegar Józef Stanisław
Published: October 2023

Przegląd problematyki ekonomicznej na łamach kwartalnika Wieś i Rolnictwo.
Nie ma już wsi, którą można odnawiać
Authors: Hałasiewicz Andrzej
Published: October 2023

Odnowa wsi odegrała w Polsce bardzo ważną rolę, ożywiając wieś w wielu wymiarach: społecznym, kulturowym i gospodarczym. Wydaje się, że potencjał tej koncepcji się wyczerpuje i to nie tylko dlatego, że zużywa się idea „odnowy wsi”, ale raczej dzieje się tak z powodu zaniku samej wiejskości w tradycyjnej formule. Tworzy się nowa wiejskość, a smart villages może odegrać pozytywną rolę w tym procesie pełniejszego uwalniania potencjału obszarów wiejskich. Nowe technologie komunikacyjne, internet, cyfryzacja to szansa na renesans wiejskości w nowatorskiej formie.
Spectrum Sovereignty on Tribal Lands: Assessing the Digital Reservations Act
Authors: Blackwater Darrah , Murtazashvili Ilia , Weiss Martin B. H.
Published: October 2023

The current system for managing spectrum in the United States gives the federal government essentially all authority over electromagnetic spectrum management and governance on tribal lands. The Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing (DIGITAL) Reservations Act envisions a system of spectrum governance that affirms tribal self-determination in managing and licensing the natural resource called spectrum. Though the DIGITAL Reservations Act has yet to be passed into law, it outlines a set of principles that are essential to guide equitable policymaking related to Indigenous nations. We analyze the Act and discuss the opportunities and challenges offered by this framework.
Osmanlıdan Günümüze Siirt’te Şehircilik Faaliyetleri
Authors: DEMİR Şerif
Published: October 2023

Siirt, on bin yıllık bir geçmişiyle kadim Ortadoğu kentlerinin tipik bir örneğidir. Yol güzergâhlarının üzerinde olması sıklıkla işgallere uğramasına sebep oldu. Akatlardan Osmanlılara kadar pek çok siyasal yapı hâkimiyet kurdu. Fakat Siirt, siyasi ve ekonomik istikrara Osmanlı Devletinin zamanında kavuştu. Siirt hakkında elimizdeki ilk resmi kayıt 1518’de tutulan tapu tahrir kayıtlarıdır. Buna göre Siirt, Diyarbakır’a bağlı 4 mahalleden oluşan mütevazı bir kazadır. Zaman içerisinde nüfus arttı. Özellikle Ortadoğu bölgesinden ciddi göçler aldı. Mahalle sayısı 14’e çıktı. Bu kaza sancak oldu. Şehir klasik Osmanlı şehir mimarisine uygun bir şekilde Ulucami etrafında gelişti. Cumhuriyet döneminde bu şehir, vilayet oldu. Mahalle isimleri değiştirildi. Şehir tepelerden düz alana doğru genişledi. Siirt’in ilk imar planı 1949 yılında hazırlandı. Fakat bu plan, tam manasıyla uygulanamadı. 1950 yılından sonra kırsal bölgelerden şehir merkezine doğru göç hareketleri hızlandı. Şehir hızlı bir şekilde büyümeye devam etti. 1967’de yeni bir imar planı hazırlandı. Bu plan üzerinde 1977, 1995 ve 2006 yıllarında önemli değişiklikler gerçekleştirildi. Fakat bu planlar, biriken sorunlara geçici çözümler ürettiğinden Siirt’i geleceğe taşıyacak modern bir yapıya kavuşturmaktan çok uzaklarda kaldı.
Osmanlı’dan Cumhuriyet’e Balıkesir Hastaneleri
Authors: ÇEVİK Zeki
Published: October 2023

Osmanlı Devleti’nde halk sağlığının korunmasına yönelik resmi kurumların ortaya çıkışı ile ilgili ilk kurum 1838'de resmiyet kazanan “Meclis-i Tahaffuz”dur. 1840'dan sonra uluslararası bir nitelik kazanan bu kuruluşun amacı memlekete dışarıdan gelecek bulaşıcı hastalıklara karşı korumak ve gerekli önlemleri almak olduğu için genel halk sağlığı üzerinde olumlu bir etkisi olmamıştır. Bunun yanında XIX. yüzyıldan itibaren sağlık kurumlarında Batı’ya açılma dikkat çekmektedir. XIX. yüzyıl sonlarında Hüdâvendigâr Vilâyeti’ne bağlı Balıkesir Livasında bir hastane bulunmaması hastaların mağdur olmasına sebep olduğu gibi, hastaneye ve ilaca oldukça ihtiyaç vardı. Balıkesir'in ilk resmi hastanesi olan Gureba Hastanesi'nin yapımına 1889 yılında başlanıp 1894 yılı sonlarında tamamlanmıştır. Bu hastane 1891 yılından itibaren hasta kabul etmeye başladı. Bundan sonra ise hastanenin günün ihtiyaçlarını karşılayamaması ve halka yeterli olmaması nedeniyle yeni hastane yapımına gidilecektir. Cumhuriyet dönemine geçişte de sağlık kurumlarına çok önem verilmiştir. Mustafa Kemal Paşa Ankara’da ilk TBMM Hükümeti’ni kurduğu zaman, her şeyden evvel halkın sağlığının önemini belirtmiş ve bu hizmeti yürütecek bir Bakanlık kurulmuştur. “Sıhhat ve İçtimai Muavenet Vekâleti” adıyla Kabinede yer alan bu Bakanlık Cumhuriyet ilan edildikten sonra da varlığını sürdürmüş ve başarılı hizmetler vermiştir. Bu çalışmada amaç XIX. yüzyıl sonu ve XX. yüzyılın ilk yarısında Balıkesir hastanelerini araştırmak ve bu hastanelerin o dönemin ihtiyacını karşılayıp karşılamadığını incelemektir.
Çok Partili Dönemde Siyasi Parti Liderlerinin Urfa Ziyaretleri (1948-1960)
Authors: ÖZDURĞUN Yunus
Published: October 2023

II. Dünya Savaşı, sonuçları itibariyle savaş dışında kalan ülkeleri de etkilemiş önemli bir vakadır. Savaş sonunda dünya; bir tarafta ABD’nin önderliğini yaptığı Batılı ülkeler, diğer tarafta Sovyetler Birliği’nin öncülüğündeki Doğu bloku şeklinde ikiye bölünmüştü. Türkiye eninde sonunda bundan etkilenmiş ve Sovyetler Birliği’nin bilhassa boğazlar konusundaki yayılmacı tutumu karşısında tarafını ABD’den yana kullanmıştır. Bunun doğal bir sonucu olarak Türkiye, 7 Ocak 1946’da Demokrat Parti’nin kurulmasıyla artık kesin olarak çok partili hayata geçmiştir. Demokrat Parti kurulduktan sonra yurdun dört bir tarafında teşkilatlanma yoluna gitmiş, bu durum Türk siyasi tarihinde o güne kadar görülmemiş bir mücadeleyi beraberinde getirmiştir. Zira ülkenin kurucu partisi unvanına sahip Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi, birçok ilde teşkilatlanmasını tamamlamamıştı. Her iki parti de teşkilatlarını kurmak veya var olanları güçlendirmek için büyük çaba içerisine girişmişlerdir. Bu vesileyle 27 Mayıs 1960 darbesine kadar Türkiye’de görülmemiş siyasi çekişme yaşanmıştır. Elinizdeki çalışma tam da bu noktaya odaklanmaktadır. Çalışmada; 1949 yılından başlayarak 1960 yılına kadar siyasi partilerin önde gelen temsilcilerinin ülkeyi nasıl dolaştıkları, nasıl propaganda yaptıkları Urfa özelinde anlatılacaktır. Çalışma dönemin ulusal ve yerel gazeteleri ile devlet arşivlerinden elde edilen vesikalarla ele alınacaktır.
Cumhuriyetin İlanından Günümüze 100 Yılda Van Kentinde Bulunan Açık Yeşil Alanların (Parkların) Değişim ve Gelişimi
Authors: ALP Şevket , BAYRAM Şevin , GÜLEN Mustafa
Published: October 2023

Kentsel açık yeşil alanlar özellikle Geç Osmanlı ve Erken Cumhuriyet yıllarından itibaren, kent planlamalarında medeniyetin ve çağdaşlaşmanın bir göstergesi olmuştur. Bu bağlamda kentlerde ilk yaygınlaşmaya başlayan en önemli açık yeşil alanlar olarak parklar göze çarpmaktadır. Erken Cumhuriyet dönemi sonrası; yanlış göç politikaları, hızlı kentleşme ve nüfus yoğunluğunun giderek artmasıyla bu politikaların git gide zayıfladığı görülmüştür. Son yıllarda insanların yaşadıkları kentlerden en büyük beklentisi bir planlama unsuru olarak, yoğun yapılaşmadan uzak, doğa ile iç içe olabilme imkanı sağlayan kentsel açık yeşil alanların varlığıdır. Cumhuriyet’in ilanı ile büyük kentlerde artmaya başlayan betonarme yapılar arasında modern çağın bir ihtiyacı olarak parklar, önce İstanbul ve Ankara gibi şehirlerde tesis edilmeye başlandı. Daha sonra Anadolu’nun diğer kentlerinde yaygınlaşmaya başladı. Bu kentler arasında bulunan Van kenti de Cumhuriyet’in ilanıyla açık yeşil alan olarak parkların kullanımı ve hizmeti konusunda ilerleme göstermiştir. Kent içinde halkın kullanım ihtiyacına ve kentteki planlama durumlarına göre Erken Cumhuriyet dönemi ile başlayan park yapımı günümüze kadar devam etmiştir. Bu doğrultuda geçmişten günümüze Van kentindeki açık yeşil alanlar ve parkların tarihi araştırılmış ve ilk kurulan parklar incelenerek günümüzdeki durumları hakkında çıkarımlar yapılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda Erken Cumhuriyet döneminden başlayarak inşa edilen parkların dönemin mimari ve ideolojik ortamından etkilendiği kendine has özelliklerinin olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.
Math phobia and maths anxiety: multidisciplinary aproaches for a more inclusive and equitable education in Brazil
Authors: Ferreira Willian , Richetto Kátia Celina da Silva , Da Veiga Susana Aparecida , Ribeiro Maria Teresa de Moura , Gouvea Erica Josiane Coelho
Published: October 2023

Maths anxiety, commonly referred to as "math phobia", is a challenge in the context of mathematics education in Brazil. While research on the impact of math phobia in the classroom and its direct relationship to learning disabilities is not yet well established, it is widely accepted that math phobia has the potential to increase students' aversion to the subject. This study explores math phobia by analysing text fragments from the mathematics education literature, using lexicometric analyses with the IRaMuTeQ software and Textual Discursive Analysis (TDA). The results emphasise that math phobia is influenced by various cognitive and emotional factors that have a negative impact on learning. Addressing this issue requires a multidisciplinary approach, with a focus on teacher training to create inclusive and welcoming learning environments. Therefore, investment in teacher training is essential to reduce math phobia and promote equitable, high quality mathematics education in the country.
Experiences of women and health professionals regarding abortion care related to sexual violence
Authors: Cunha Beatriz Regis da , Boeckmann Lara Mabelle Milfont , Costa Arlete Rodrigues Chagas da , Morais Rita de Cássia Melão de , Melo Manuela Costa , Campos Mônica Chiodi Toscano de
Published: October 2023

Objective: The objective was to carry out an integrative literature review of available scientific evidence about the experiences of women and health professionals regarding abortion care related to sexual violence. Method: This was an integrative review in the database of The US National Library of Medicine-PubMed. The data search took place on 08/15/22 and later on 08/31/23. Results: 11 articles were selected and analyzed that answered the guiding question according to the defined exclusion and inclusion criteria. The findings revealed harmful consequences for women who suffered sexual violence with psychological and physical repercussions that culminated in abortion, difficulties in accessing health services, social stigma, among other challenges. For health professionals, conscientious objection and a lack of preparation and knowledge about legal abortion stood out. Conclusion: This study reiterates the importance of the topic and that more research with a higher level of scientific evidence be carried out so that the results can be expanded.
Entre comer à vontade e a vontade de comer: o estado da arte sobre soberania e segurança alimentar e nutricional no Brasil
Authors: Cavalcante Hayanne Rodrigues Carniello , Silva Thiago Henrique Costa , Jordão Luciana Ramos , Silva Nara Rúbia Rodrigues do Nascimento
Published: October 2023

O artigo objetiva identificar as principais discussões a respeito da Soberania e Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional (SSAN) de modo amplo e em publicações jurídicas, contemplando a multidisciplinaridade da temática e possíveis lacunas de pesquisa. Realiza revisão bibliográfica sistemática de tipo estado da arte com recorte temporal de 5 anos (2016-2020), restringindo-se aos artigos encontrados na plataforma SciElo e às teses e dissertações de programas de Mestrado e Doutorado Capes. Com abordagem qualitativa e método dedutivo, faz análise crítica dos dados. Os resultados foram categorizados em três eixos: meio ambiente; direitos humanos e político-econômicos. Conclui que o uso de agrotóxicos, o discurso contra hegemônico e a análise de políticas públicas, principalmente as voltadas à agricultura familiar, são enfoques de maior incidência. Como lacunas, possuem especial destaque a escassez de pesquisas sobre sistemas alimentares e sementes, sobretudo no que tange ao arcabouço regulatório, e a segurança hídrica associada à produção de comida.
Resistências religiosas afro-brasileiras: o caso do Ilé Asé Ni Baba Kijá em Ananindeua-PA
Authors: Barbosa Vaniely Corrêa , Foster Eugênia da Luz Silva , Custódio Elivaldo Serrão
Published: October 2023

O trabalho objetiva elencar as práticas de resistências religiosas afro-brasileiras no contexto Amazônico, mas especificamente no Pará, na cidade de Ananindeua. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, a partir de entrevistas e registros fotográficos, além das pesquisas bibliográficas. O trabalho instiga o combate a invisibilização e a ideia de passividade mórbida dos negros, construída durante seis séculos desde a invasão colonial em 22 de abril de 1500. Dessa maneira, tentou-se compreender a trajetória histórica dos negros no Brasil, assim como, sua contribuição para a cultura brasileira, culminando em suas manifestações religiosas, como resultados de resistências contra sua desqualificação e desmonte cultural. Conclui-se que os elementos que constituem o seu patrimônio cultural são resultados de uma constante resistência, diante de muitas lutas pela visibilidade e que as religiões afro-brasileiras, como o Candomblé e a Umbanda, assim como, o Terreiro ILÉ ASÉ NI BABA KIJÁ em Ananindeua, no estado do Pará, estão aí para mostrar esta resistência, discordando de quem defende uma passividade mórbida, vinda dos negros no decorrer da história do Brasil.
Propostas para reformulação de procedimentos de marketing – estudo de caso na empresa SIAH
Authors: Oliveira Adria Sabrina Rodrigues Maricaua , Ramos Levi de Oliveira , Santos Luísa Rocha , Roberto José Carlos Alves
Published: October 2023

Este artigo tem como propósito apresentar um estudo de caso derivado de um diagnóstico organizacional realizado na SIAH, uma empresa de pequeno porte que se dedica à implementação de seu sistema A7 e outros serviços. A empresa está situada na cidade de Manaus, no estado do Amazonas. O estudo emprega uma abordagem mista de pesquisa, combinando métodos quantitativos e qualitativos com uma abordagem descritiva. Isso envolve a utilização de questionários e a aplicação de indicadores em várias áreas funcionais. O foco central deste artigo é abordar a seguinte questão: Como os principais desafios enfrentados pela SIAH podem ser minimizados com o investimento em atividades de marketing? O objetivo geral deste estudo de caso é formular propostas para reformular os procedimentos de marketing, a fim de manter a relevância e a eficácia das estratégias de marketing da empresa, o que pode resultar em uma série de benefícios. Para atingir esse objetivo, foi elaborado um Plano de Ação específico para a área de marketing, empregando o método 5W2H, que se refere a "What, Why, Where, When, Who, How, How much" (O quê, Por que, Onde, Quando, Quem, Como, Quanto). Essa metodologia se revelou uma ferramenta extremamente valiosa para garantir a compreensão e o sucesso na consecução de metas e tarefas em qualquer projeto. O principal resultado obtido por meio deste estudo não se limita apenas a melhorar o desempenho global da empresa, mas também visa fortalecer a cultura interna e externa da organização, promovendo um crescimento sustentável e duradouro.
Real Time E-learning Students Monitoring for Optimization Facial Landmark Recognition Based on Hybrid Deep Learning Techniques
Authors:   College of Science / Computer Science Department, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, salh Ali Shahad , Harbi Al’Ameri Jamila ,   College of Science / Computer Science Department, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, Abbas Thekra ,   College of Science / Computer Science Department, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
Published: October 2023

The onset of digital education, propelled by the global COVID-19 crisis, has revolutionized the education sector, presenting unique difficulties, including the crucial task of preserving academic honesty. This study explores the possibilities of computer vision technologies, specifically face recognition and detection systems, to deter dishonest practices in online learning contexts. In this article we aim to construct efficacious strategies that leverage these technologies to track student actions in real-time and alert educators about possible cheating instances. This study presents two innovative models addressing cheating in online learning settings using cutting-edge computer vision techniques. Our initial model is an ensemble learning based face recognition system that blends the functionalities of three different deep learning (DL) structures: VGG, MobileNet, and DenseNet. This ensemble learning approach aims to offset the shortcomings of individual models while amplifying the overall effectiveness. The model’s efficiency will be gauged by juxtaposing it with other models and testing its performance against renowned benchmark datasets. Following this, we propose a second model designed for real-time face and cheating detection. This model integrates the FaceMesh model, facial landmarks analysis, and head pose estimation to identify possible cheating behaviors, such as significant shifts from a neutral or forward-facing head position. This model’s efficiency will be assessed through testing in simulated cheating scenarios and using authentic data from online learning contexts. Upon testing and validation, our proposed models have shown encouraging outcomes. The ensemble learning model outstripped individual models by attaining a remarkable accuracy rate of 91% through soft voting. Furthermore, the face detection system showcased sturdy abilities in recognizing faces under diverse conditions and accurately pinpointed potential cheating behaviors based on head pose estimation.
Contact Position Estimation in the Event of Simultaneous Multiple Contacts in Vision-based Tactile Sensors
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Senarath W. A. T. N , Fernando S. A. W ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Rajakaruna R. M.T.P ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Published: October 2023

Tactile sensors are used to detect physical contact or pressure. They provide feedback about the physical environment and allow more natural and intuitive interaction with machines. Tactile sensors have many applications in the fields of agriculture, space exploration, health and automotive. Capacitive, resistive, as well as vision (optical) based tactile sensors have been proposed in the literature. This paper proposes a novel approach to solving the problem of estimating the contact locations in the event of simultaneous multiple contacts in vision-based tactile sensors. The relationship between the contact force and the resulting physical deformation of the sensor material of a large-scale tactile sensor was studied with the aid of a custom-built hardware unit. Hardware architecture consists of a custom-designed flat rectangular sensor surface coupled with a mono-vision camera to capture the surface deformation. This method can capture detailed information on the resulting deformation for multiple simultaneous contacts. A software -based deformation estimation algorithm is proposed, where the grid array of marker positions was estimated with a tracking algorithm, an estimation algorithm, and a graphical representation algorithm. Moreover, separate analyses have been carried out to find the best suitable method to observe the deformation of the sensor material. In this study, the approach that was taken to find the contact position and deformation, produced results with an accuracy of more than 97%. Consequently, these results show that this method outperforms existing state-of-the-art techniques in terms of accuracy in the detection of the contact position. KEYWORDS: Vision-based tactile sensors, Surface deformation, marker-based localization, Contact point estimation
Off-Grid Wind-Solar Hybrid Energy System for Analaitivu Island in Sri Lanka
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Liyanagama Nipuna , Ravindra Dhananjana ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Bopitiya Priyan ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Guruvita Kasuni ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Published: October 2023

The objective of this project is to implement an off-grid wind-solar hybrid energy system with a battery bank system for Analaitivu island in Sri Lanka, which has no connection to the main grid. The hybrid model is developed by analyzing the wind-solar weather pattern of the island to fulfill the energy demand by choosing the ideal combination of solar cells and wind generators. KEYWORDS: Wind-Solar Hybrid Energy System, Battery Bank System, Off-grid Energy System, Analaitivu Island, Northern Province, Sri Lanka.
Prediction of Post-Construction Settlement of Road Embankment on Soft Soil Deposits
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Vidurapriya K. V. D , Jayaratne G. A. N ,   Resource Management Consultants (Pvt) Ltd, Thilakasiri H. S ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Published: October 2023

Organic soils are often considered problematic soils around the world due to several reasons. Excessive settlement is one of the main concerns when constructing infrastructure on soft grounds with organic soil deposits. Ground improvement is mainly carried out on the sub surfaces that lack the strength and stability to bear the structure to be constructed and undergo large settlement during operation. Different soft-ground treatment methods must be applied based on the soil properties to reduce the expected settlements during construction and operation periods. In this context, it is essential to know the behaviour of the subsurface after the ground improvement process. This study mainly investigates the accuracy of the settlement prediction methods during the post-construction stage of the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway Project in Sri Lanka. Settlement prediction was done for the Defect Liability Period using the hyperbolic method, the Mesri method and the Ladd method. A comparison of the predicted settlement with the measured field settlement was done to assess the accuracy of the settlement prediction methods. The comparison showed that the hyperbolic method was more accurate and convenient for predicting the settlement of the embankment. KEYWORDS: Soft ground treatment methods; Preloading; consolidation settlement; Asaoka method; hyperbolic method
A Spring – Loaded Actuator Developed By DC 3481 Silicone / Polyaniline – Based Dielectric Polymer Film
Authors:   Uva Wellassa University, Dissanayake D.M.N.T , Wijerathne W.D.C.C ,   Uva Wellassa University, Shakaf S ,   Uva Wellassa University, Samaraweera M.A.R.L ,   Uva Wellassa University, Asela A.U ,   Uva Wellassa University, Premarathna A.K.C.P ,   University of Greenwich
Published: October 2023

Dielectric polymer films play a significant role in soft robotics in actuator development. Silicone and acrylic materials are commonly used for creating dielectric polymer films with superior properties compared to other potential materials such as PVDF and Polyurethane. Published literature reports applying different fillers to enhance the electromechanical response of dielectric polymers. Starting with an already-reported novel dielectric polymer based on polyaniline/DC 3481 silicon, we report the fabrication and characterization of a spring-loaded actuator. Here we developed a simple spring-loaded actuator, and three different designs were used to optimize the actuator design. As per research outcomes, it can be concluded that paper tie-based clamping provides the best configuration for the actuator in terms of high deflection and low tendency to short-circuit. The developed actuator renders the maximum deflection of 4.19 mm at 2 kV voltage, and the actuation time is approximately 115 s. The proposed actuator is superior to many reported actuators in terms of maximum deflection and corresponding voltage. The proposed actuator and the corresponding dielectric polymer thus have potential applications in developing actuators for haptics with comparatively high deflection. KEYWORDS: actuators, dielectric polymers, haptic technology, DC 3481 silicon, spring loaded
The multiple meanings of silence in social psychology
Authors: Bao Dat
Published: October 2023

Drawing on research-based discourse, this article provides an updated overview of what silence means in social psychology. Such meanings can be viewed from an interpersonal dimension and an intrapersonal dimension. That is, silence can be externally or internally generated. The external process sees silence as a response to the social environment, while the internal process views silence as an individual choice. The article argues that silence has a sociological nature. When a silent person sends out a silent message to the public (such as showing resistance or alienation), this person not only expresses their personal view but also acts on behalf of others. The article rests on the ideal of sociological imagination to argue that an individual’s issue of concern or trouble, seemingly a limited social experience, may not be a single case but can represent the concern of a group or a society. This means that the lives of individuals can signify the status and reaction of their community. By presenting silence from various individual perspectives, the article showcases the richness of what silence means and what it does in social contexts.
Reflections on the Robbers Cave Experiment: Finding Lessons on Political Conflict, Racism, Xenophobia, and Business Environments
Authors: Onyango Vonwicks C
Published: October 2023

The Robbers Cave Experiment in the mid-1950s by Muzafer Sherif and his colleagues advanced the realistic conflict theory, whose main premise is that conflict is inevitable whenever two (or more) in-groups are brought together in mutual competition for scarce resources. This conflict is driven by prejudice and discrimination, and may take on various forms of hostilities and aggressions towards a competing out-group. However, a resolution of the conflict is possible when the two (or more) competing in-groups are forced to work together to attain mutually beneficial superordinate goals. Whereas the Robbers Cave Experiment suffers from serious questions of ethics and confirmation bias, the lessons that draw from the tested hypotheses have remained germane to the understanding of realistic conflict theory. In this study, the author seeks to reflect on this (in)famous experiment and draw poignant comparisons and lessons as they relate to some contemporary examples in political conflicts, racism, xenophobia, business workplaces, and mergers and acquisitions. The author repeatedly acknowledges the blurring influence of the criticisms of the experiment on the clarity of these reflections.
The Indo-Pacific Gemmula species in the subfamily Turrinae: Aspects of field distribution, molecular phylogeny, radular anatomy and feeding ecology
Authors: Heralde III Francisco , Kantor Yuri , Astilla Mary Anne , Lluisma Arturo , Geronimo Rollan , Aliño Porfirio , Watkins Maren , Corneli Patrice Showers , Olivero Baldomero , Santos Ameurfina , Concepcion Gisela
Published: October 2023

The biology, feeding ecology and phylogenetic relationships of marine snails in the family Turridae remain poorly understood. Here we report our study on four deep-water species in the genus Gemmula, a major group in this family. The four species G. speciosa (Reeve 1843), G. sogodensis (Olivera 2005), G. kieneri (Doumet 1940) and G. diomedea (Powell 1964) were collected at five different sites in the Philippines, and their pattern of distribution in the sites, their feeding behavior as well as their phylogenetic relationships with each other and with other members of the subfamily Turrinae were investigated. The radular morphology (of two Gemmula species) and potential prey (for one Gemmula species) were also examined. Actual feeding observations were also conducted for Gemmula speciosa and compared with two turrids from other genera.
La dimensión espacial de la victimización anti-LGBTI en España
Authors: Domínguez Ruiz Ignacio Elpidio
Published: October 2023

Las diferentes experiencias de victimización y las condiciones de vida de las personas LGBTI —lesbianas, gais, bisexuales, trans e intersexuales—, lejos de ser homogéneas, varían en el plano geográfico. Las desiguales vivencias se relacionan y comparan en distintos países, pero también regiones o municipios, algo que no ha escapado de la atención académica y mediática. A partir de datos para España de una encuesta en la Unión Europea, este artículo explora la relación de dependencia entre las respuestas sobre victimización y condiciones de vida con el lugar de residencia de las personas participantes, sobre el continuo rural-urbano. El test chicuadrado de independencia y los residuos estandarizados permiten rechazar la homogeneidad de las vivencias de las personas LGBTI, así como distinguir las problemáticas concretas para cada categoría de participantes.
Single Point Integration a Monolithic Application for Versatile Multifunctionality
Authors: Gajjala Subash Reddy
Published: October 2023

In today's digitally interconnected world, the management of multiple social media accounts has become increasingly complex. The need for a unified solution that simplifies access to diverse platforms and centralizes notifications has led to the development of a groundbreaking application. This application offers a seamless and user-friendly experience, enabling individuals and businesses to effortlessly consolidate their social media presence in one place. With the capability to access and switch between various social media accounts at the click of a button, users can streamline their online interactions, saving time and improving overall efficiency. This paper introduces the concept and features of this innovative application, highlighting its potential to revolutionize the way we engage with our digital networks while enhancing convenience and productivity. Keywords: Social Media Management, Unified Solution, Centralized Notifications, User-Friendly Interface, Consolidation of Accounts, Diverse Platforms, Efficiency Optimization, Digital Networks, Time-Saving, Online Interactions, Digital Presence, Seamless Access, Switching Between Accounts, Streamlining, Multifunctional Application, Interconnected World, Convenience Enhancem ent, Productivity Improvement, Ground breaking Technology, Social Media Engagement.
Generation Z Motivation to Visit Ubud Toursim Area
Authors: Ni Putu Sri Anggraeni  , Yayu Indrawati  , Nyoman Ariana
Published: October 2023

Ubud tourism area is a famous tourist destination in Bali. Ubud is visited by many tourists both foreign tourists and domestic tourists. The number of foreign tourists who come to Ubud does not discourage domestic tourists to enjoy the existing tourist attractions. In the visit of Indonesian tourists in Ubud, there is Generation Z who also visited various tourist attractions in the Ubud Tourism Area and enjoyed the products offered. As a generation that is in adolescence and productive traveling is certainly one way to fill free time in the midst of busy learning and work. The purpose of this study is to analyze the motivation of Generation Z to visit Ubud Tourism Area. This study uses a quantitative approach with a sample of 100 respondents . Sampling techniques in this study using purposive sampling and data collection through the dissemination of questionnaires and literature studies. Data analysis techniques using quantitative descriptive analysis using confirmatory factor analysis, with IBM SPSS Analysis tool 23 for Windows. The results showed that there are two driving factors that motivate Generation Z to visit the Ubud tourism area, namely relaxation and leisure and experiencing something new, while the pull factor that motivates Generation Z to visit is the tourist destination environment. The results of this study implicate the importance of maintaining the beauty of the natural environment and the environment around the Ubud Tourism Area, because Generation Z takes a high interest in natural tourist attractions as a means of their relaxation
The Influence of the Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Model and Learning Motivation on Student Science Learning Outcomes
Authors: Nadrah Nadrah
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the model jigsaw cooperative learning and learning motivation on student learning outcomes class VI science subject at SD Inpres 2 Tidung. Researchers use the approach post test only control group design, which was carried out on 40 class VI students as a sample (object) of the researcher, consisting of 20 people as the experimental group and 20 people as the control group. For obtain data about learning outcomes using learning outcomes tests, while data about learning motivation using a learning motivation questionnaire. Data analysis using two-way analysis of variance and tukey (Q) test . The results of the study showed that (1) the students' learning outcomes in science were following the jigsaw cooperative learning model is higher than students who follow the conventional learning model, (2) students who have high learning motivation there is a difference in science learning outcomes between students who follow the jigsaw cooperative learning model with students who follow conventional learning models. (3) students who have learning motivation low there is a difference in science learning outcomes between students who follow the model jigsaw cooperative learning with students following the model conventional learning, and (4) there is an interaction effect between models learning by having learning motivation towards science learning outcomes.
Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of a Korean Version of the Information Needs in Cardiac Rehabilitation Scale
Authors: Jeong Seungsu , Kim Heeju , Kim Won-Seok , Chang Won Kee , Cha Seungwoo , Choi Eunjeong , Kim Chul , Grace Sherry L. , Baek Sora
Published: October 2023

Objective: To translate and culturally adapt the Information Needs in Cardiac Rehabilitation (INCR) questionnaire into Korean and perform psychometric validation.Methods: The original English version of the INCR, in which patients are asked to rate the importance of 55 topics, was translated into Korean (INCR-K) and culturally adapted. The INCR-K was tested on 101 cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participants at Kangwon National University Hospital and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital in Korea. Structural validity was assessed using principal component analysis, and Cronbach’s alpha of the areas was computed. Criterion validity was assessed by comparing information needs according to CR duration and knowledge sufficiency according to receipt of education. Half of the participants were randomly selected for 1 month of re-testing to assess their responsiveness.Results: Following cognitive debriefing, the number of items was reduced to 41 and ratings were added to assess participants’ sufficient knowledge of each item. The INCR-K structure comprised eight areas, each with sufficient internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha>0.7). Criterion validity was supported by significant differences in mean INCR-K scores based on CR duration and knowledge sufficiency ratings according to receipt of education (p<0.05). Information needs and knowledge sufficiency ratings increased after 1 month of CR, thus supporting responsiveness (p<0.05). Conclusion: The INCR-K demonstrated adequate face, content, cross-cultural, structural, and criterion validities, internal consistency, and responsiveness. Information needs changed with CR, such that multiple assessments of information needs may be warranted as rehabilitation progresses to facilitate patient-centered education.
E-Health Interventions for Older Adults With Frailty: A Systematic Review
Authors: Han Hyeong-Wook , Park Si-Woon , Kim Doo Young , Lee Bum-Suk , Kim Daham , Jeon Namo , Yang Yun-Jung
Published: October 2023

Objective: To systematically review the efficacy of e-Health interventions on physical performance, activity and quality of life in older adults with sarcopenia or frailty.Methods: A systematic review was conducted by searching the MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINHAL, Web of Science, and the Physiotherapy Evidence Database for experimental studies published in English from 1990 to 2021. E-Health studies investigating physical activity, physical performance, quality of life, and activity of daily living assessment in adults aged ≥65 years with sarcopenia or frailty were selected. Results: Among the 3,164 identified articles screened, a total of 4 studies complied with the inclusion criteria. The studies were heterogeneous by participant characteristics, type of e-Health intervention, and outcome measurement. Age criteria for participant selection and sex distribution were different between studies. Each study used different criteria for frailty, and no study used sarcopenia as a selection criteria. E-Health interventions were various across studies. Two studies used frailty status as an outcome measure and showed conflicting results. Muscle strength was assessed in 2 studies, and meta-analysis showed statistically significant improvement after intervention (standardized mean difference, 0.51; 95% confidence interval, 0.07–0.94; p=0.80, I2=0%). Conclusion: This systematic review found insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of e-Health interventions. Nevertheless, the studies included in this review showed positive effects of e-Health interventions on improving muscle strength, physical activity, and quality of life in older adults with frailty.
The Application of Teacher-Student Collaborative Assessment (TSCA) in Private Colleges
Authors: Zhang Yuyao
Published: October 2023

College students’ writing abilities were slowly progressing in the Chinese context. This problem was mainly due to the over-dependence on the teacher’s feedback and the confusion about the writing assessment criteria. This resulted in the low ability of students to self-evaluate their essays. Thus, teacher-student collaborative assessment (TSCA) was introduced to guide students in finding the problems that existed in their peers’ writing which in reverse could also help them detect similar errors in their writing. This study aimed to explore the practicality of the TSCA principle in private colleges with students’ English proficiency below the average. Altogether 42 sophomores majoring in English were selected as the participants. They had taken English writing courses for one year and had some foundation. The questionnaire was given before the course to acquire students’ attitudes towards the TSCA principle. Then students’ writing scores for four assignments were collected during the implementation of the TSCA principle. The results showed that it was applicable to implement the TSCA principle in private colleges for lower-proficient students with their high willingness to this principle. Hopefully, students could have a general idea of writing assessment criteria and do self-evaluation in later autonomous learning.
Picky Palmchats (Dulus dominicus): do they really prefer to nest in royal palms?
Authors: Kent Qwahn D. , Edwards Maia , Wu Tim , Dhondt André A.
Published: October 2023

Abstract  Palmchats (Dulus dominicus) are widespread, medium-sized passerines endemic to Hispaniola. Palmchats build large, intricate stick nests mostly in palm trees, sometimes in deciduous trees, and rarely on the ground. The purpose of this study was to determine which palm tree species Palmchats nest in, and what factors influence tree choice for nest building. At sites with four different palm species, we found that Palmchats preferred royal palms (Roystonea borinquena) and Hispaniolan silver thatch palms (Coccothrinax argentea) for nesting over cana (Sabal domingensis) and coconut palms (Cocos nucifera). Palm trees with nests are taller and have a larger circumference at breast height than neighboring trees without nests, regardless of tree species.

Keywords  Dominican Republic, Dulus dominicus, Hispaniola, nest site selection, Punta Cana, tree species

Resumen  Dulus dominicus: ¿realmente prefiere anidar en palmas reales? • Dulus dominicus es una especie de paseriforme de tamaño mediano, amplia distribución y endémica de La Española. Sus representantes construyen grandes e intrincados nidos con ramas, principalmente en palmas, a veces en árboles deciduos y rara vez en el suelo. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar en qué especies de palmas anidan estas aves y qué factores influyen en la selección del árbol para la construcción de nidos. En sitios con cuatro especies de palmas diferentes, encontramos que D. dominicus prefirió Roystonea borinquena y Coccothrinax argentea para nidificar, más que Sabal domingensis y Cocos nucifera. Las palmas con nidos son más altas y tienen una circunferencia mayor a la altura del pecho que los árboles vecinos sin nidos, independientemente de la especie de árbol.

Palabras clave  Dulus dominicus, especies arbóreas, La Española, Punta Cana, República Dominicana, selección del sitio de nidificación

Résumé  L’Esclave palmiste (Dulus dominicus) préfère-t-il vraiment nicher dans les palmiers royaux ? • L’Esclave palmiste (Dulus dominicus) est un passereau de taille moyenne, très répandu et endémique d’Hispaniola. Il construit de grands nids complexes formés d’amas de brindilles, le plus souvent dans les palmiers, parfois dans les arbres à feuilles caduques, et rarement sur le sol. L’objet de cette étude était de déterminer les espèces de palmiers dans lesquelles nichent les Esclaves palmistes, et les facteurs qui influent sur le choix des arbres pour la construction des nids. Sur des sites comportant quatre espèces de palmiers différentes, nous avons constaté que les Esclaves palmistes préféraient nicher dans Roystonea borinquena et Coccothrinax argentea plutôt que dans Sabal domingensis ou Cocos nucifera. Les palmiers avec nids étaient plus grands et avaient une circonférence plus importante à hauteur de poitrine que les arbres voisins sans nids, quelle que soit l’espèce d’arbre.

Mots clés  Dulus dominicus, espèces d’arbres, Hispaniola, Punta Cana, République dominicaine, sélection du site de nidification
Resource Adequacy through Operating Reserve Demand Curves: Design Options and their Impact on the Market Equilibrium
Authors: Thomaßen Georg , Bruckner Thomas
Published: October 2023

Operating reserve demand curves (ORDCs) have become part of the electricity market design in several power systems. They improve the security of supply through enhanced peak prices that occur already when the system is running low on operating reserves, before an actual shortfall occurs. Previous research, however, suggests that the ORDC’s impact on resource adequacy would be thwarted by the merit order effect.

Hence, we propose a methodology to model the investment in markets with ORDC, which specifically captures the interaction with renewable deployment. A stylized power system setting is used to determine the market equilibrium at different stages of decarbonization, and compared to a conventional energy-only market. Classical ORDCs consistently increase reliability by attracting additional investments. This effect can be amplified by “shifting” the ORDC, increasing the willingness to pay for balancing reserves. Our results suggest that perfect reliability can be achieved with only moderate cost increases.
BALIQ OZUQALARI VA ULARNI KIMYOVIY TARKIBI ASOSIDA SINFLASHNING AMALIY AHAMIYATI
Authors: Xolmatova Mahfuza Mahammadjon qizi
Published: October 2023

Ushbu maqolada baliq yetishtirishda qo’llaniladigan ozuqalar va ularning tarkibi kiruvchi oqsil, aminokislotalar, mikro- va makroelementlar to’g’risida ma’lumotlar keltrilgan. Shuningdek, maqolada boshoqli, dukkakli va moyli o’simlik chiqindilari asosida baliq ozuqalari to’g’risida ham so’z yuritilgan. Maqolada mahalliy o’simlik xom ashyolari asosida yangi, temirga boyitilgan baliq ozuqalari retsepturasini yaratish dolzarbligi ko’rsatib o’tilgan.
ETIKA BISNIS DITINJAU DARI SUDUT PANDANG ALKITAB
Authors: Septinus Hia
Published: October 2023

Bisnis merupakan usaha yang dilakukan manusia dalam memenuhi kebutuhannya. Ada berbagai pandangan yang menyatakan bisnis itu kotor, pandangan ini merupakan pandangan yang salah karena bisnis pekerjaan yang dianugerahkan Tuhan kepada manusia. Dari sudut pandangan reform menjelaskan bahwa berbisnis merupakan panggilan dari Allah. Pekerjaan yang dilakukan manusia baik dalam Gereja maupun di luar  merupakan perintah yang diberikan Tuhan. Dalam Alkitab tidak ada perintah atau larangan untuk berbisnis namun bisnis dapat dilakukan sesuai dengan prinsip Friman Tuhan. Orang percaya yang terlibat dalam praktik bisnis agar memahami bahwa bisnis itu anugerah dari Allah dan berbisnis merupakan panggilan dari Allah. Oleh karena itu, orang percaya seyogianya menggunakan bisnis.
Teologi Paulus Tentang Makna Salib
Authors: Nata bura Restia , Arnita Tulak Sindi , Iin Iin
Published: October 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu tentang teologi Paulus tentang makna salib. Paulus adalah satu-satunya penulis dalam Perjanjian Baru yang berulang kali menyebutkan salib dalam 1 Korintus 1:17-18; Galatia 5:11; Galatia 6:12, 14; Efesus 2:16; Filipi 2:8; Filipi 3:18 dan Kolose 1 :20; Kolose 2:14. Paulus berdasarkan 1 Korintus 1:23; 3:3,8; 1:23; 3:3,8; 2 Korintus 13:4 dan Galatia 2:20 juga berbicara tentang kematian Kristus. Bagi rasul Paulus, salib adalah yang terpenting karena itu adalah inti dari pesan Injil. Maka tujuan dari artikel ini adalah untuk mengetahui makna salib yang sebenarnya berdasarkan teologi rasul Paulus, dan bagaimana orang Kristen saat ini memaknai salib Kristus. Kajian ini dapat memberikan kepada seluruh umat Kristiani ajaran tentang makna salib yang sebenarnya berdasarkan pemahaman teologis rasul Paulus. Adapun Metode penelitian yang digunakan oleh penulis dalam penulisan ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif melalui penelitian teologis. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah orang Kristen akan memahami makna salib dari perspektif teologi Paulus.