bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Synchronous Fluorescence as a Sensor of Trace Amounts of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Authors: Sunuwar Suresh , Haddad Andrew , Acheson Ashlyn , Manzanares Carlos E.
Published: June 2024

Synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy (SFS) is a technique that involves the simultaneous detection of fluorescence excitation and emission at a constant wavelength difference. The spectrum yields bands that are narrower and less complex than the original excitation and emission bands. The SFS bands correspond uniquely to the fluorescing molecule. Our investigation focuses on evaluating the sensitivity of the SFS technique for the detection and quantitation of PAHs relevant to astrochemistry. Results are presented for naphthalene, anthracene, and pyrene in three different solvents: n-hexane, water, and ethanol. SF bands are obtained with a constant wavelength difference between the peak excitation and emission wavelength (Δλ = λex − λem) at a concentration ranging from 10−4 to 10−10 M. Limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantitation (LOQ) calculations are based on integrated SF band areas at different concentrations. Spectra of 23 pg/g of anthracene, 16 pg/g, and 2.6 pg/g of pyrene are recorded using ethanol as the solvent. The PAHs exhibit detection limits in the fractions of parts-per-billion (ng/g) range. Through comparison with similar prior studies employing fluorescence emission, our findings reveal a better detectability limit, demonstrating the effectiveness and applicability of the SFS technique.
Optimization of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems for Sustainable Urban Development in Southeast Asia
Authors: Chanchayanon Thiti , Chaiprakaikeow Susit , Jotisankasa Apiniti , Inazumi Shinya
Published: June 2024

This study examines the optimization of ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems and energy piles for sustainable urban development, focusing on Southeast Asia. GSHPs, which utilize geothermal energy for indoor HVAC needs, offer a sustainable alternative to traditional systems by utilizing consistent subsurface temperatures for heating and cooling. The study highlights the importance of understanding thermal movement within the soil, especially in soft marine clays prevalent in Southeast Asia, to improve GSHP system efficiency. Using a one-dimensional finite difference model, the study examines the effects of soil thermal conductivity and density on system performance. The results show that GSHP systems, especially when integrated with energy piles, significantly reduce electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, underscoring their potential to mitigate the urban heat island effect in densely populated areas. Despite challenges posed by the region’s hot and humid climate, which could affect long-term effectiveness, the study highlights the need for further study, including field experiments and advanced modeling techniques, to optimize GSHP configurations and fully exploit geothermal energy in urban environments. The study’s insights into soil thermal dynamics and system design optimization contribute to advancing sustainable urban infrastructure development.
Finite Element Simulation Analysis of the Influence of Pile Spacing on the Uplift Bearing Performance of Concrete Expanding-Plate Pile Groups
Authors: Qian Yongmei , Lin Shengbo , Liu Zunpeng , Teng Da , Li Huaqiang
Published: June 2024

Concrete expanding-plate piles (CEP piles) represent a novel type of variable cross-section concrete cast-in-place pile, wherein one or more bearing plates are added to the pile body to enhance its load-bearing capacity. Compared to traditional uniform-diameter uplift piles, the bearing plates of CEP uplift piles provide additional resistance against uplift, substantially increasing the pile’s uplift bearing capacity. CEP piles exhibit a wide range of application potential in structures such as high-rise buildings, cable-stayed bridges, and offshore platforms. However, due to changes in the load-bearing mechanism, the pile–soil interaction of CEP piles significantly differs from that of straight-shaft piles. Theories applicable to the group effect of straight-shaft piles cannot be directly applied to CEP piles, which has led to imperfections in the theoretical framework for designing CEP piles in practical engineering applications, hindering their broader adoption. Therefore, this paper employs a finite element simulation analysis to study the failure modes of three groups of symmetrically arranged CEP pile groups. The effects of pile spacing on the uplift bearing capacity of CEP pile groups are investigated, leading to a revision of the formula for calculating the uplift bearing capacity of CEP pile groups. This study enhances the theoretical understanding of the load-bearing behavior of CEP pile groups, providing a theoretical basis for their practical engineering applications.
Timelike Surface Couple with Bertrand Couple as Joint Geodesic Curves in Minkowski 3-Space
Authors: Mofarreh Fatemah
Published: June 2024

A curve on a surface is a geodesic curve if its principal normal vector is anywhere aligned with the surface normal. Using the Serret–Frenet frame, a timelike surface couple (TLSC) with the symmetry of a Bertrand couple (BC) can be specified in terms of linear combinations of the components of the local frames in Minkowski 3-space E13. With these parametric representations, the necessary and sufficient conditions for the specified BC are derived to be the geodesic curves defining these surfaces. Afterward, the definition of a TL ruled surface (RS) is also provided. Furthermore, the application of the method to some significant models is given.
Enhanced Encrypted Traffic Analysis Leveraging Graph Neural Networks and Optimized Feature Dimensionality Reduction
Authors: Jung In-Su , Song Yu-Rae , Jilcha Lelisa Adeba , Kim Deuk-Hun , Im Sun-Young , Shim Shin-Woo , Kim Young-Hwan , Kwak Jin
Published: June 2024

With the continuously growing requirement for encryption in network environments, web browsers are increasingly employing hypertext transfer protocol security. Despite the increase in encrypted malicious network traffic, the encryption itself limits the data accessible for analyzing such behavior. To mitigate this, several studies have examined encrypted network traffic by analyzing metadata and payload bytes. Recent studies have furthered this approach, utilizing graph neural networks to analyze the structural data patterns within malicious encrypted traffic. This study proposed an enhanced encrypted traffic analysis leveraging graph neural networks which can model the symmetric or asymmetric spatial relations between nodes in the traffic network and optimized feature dimensionality reduction. It classified malicious network traffic by leveraging key features, including the IP address, port, CipherSuite, MessageLen, and JA3 features within the transport-layer-security session data, and then analyzed the correlation between normal and malicious network traffic data. The proposed approach outperformed previous models in terms of efficiency, using fewer features while maintaining a high accuracy rate of 99.5%. This demonstrates its research value as it can classify malicious network traffic with a high accuracy based on fewer features.
Vision Transformer for Flood Detection Using Satellite Images from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2
Authors: Chamatidis Ilias , Istrati Denis , Lagaros Nikos D.
Published: June 2024

Floods are devastating phenomena that occur almost all around the world and are responsible for significant losses, in terms of both human lives and economic damages. When floods occur, one of the challenges that emergency response agencies face is the identification of the flooded area so that access points and safe routes can be determined quickly. This study presents a flood detection methodology that combines transfer learning with vision transformers and satellite images from open datasets. Transformers are powerful models that have been successfully applied in Natural Language Processing (NLP). A variation of this model is the vision transformer (ViT), which can be applied to image classification tasks. The methodology is applied and evaluated for two types of satellite images: Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) images from Sentinel-1 and Multispectral Instrument (MSI) images from Sentinel-2. By using a pre-trained vision transformer and transfer learning, the model is fine-tuned on these two datasets to train the models to determine whether the images contain floods. It is found that the proposed methodology achieves an accuracy of 84.84% on the Sentinel-1 dataset and 83.14% on the Sentinel-2 dataset, revealing its insensitivity to the image type and applicability to a wide range of available visual data for flood detection. Moreover, this study shows that the proposed approach outperforms state-of-the-art CNN models by up to 15% on the SAR images and 9% on the MSI images. Overall, it is shown that the combination of transfer learning, vision transformers, and satellite images is a promising tool for flood risk management experts and emergency response agencies.
Decision Support Systems Based on a Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis to Promote a Whole-of-Resource Approach for Water Management, with a Case Study of Rural Bengaluru in India
Authors: Shah Tavseef Mairaj , Egwu Chidinma Onyekaozuoro , Hammad Mohammad , Otterpohl Ralf
Published: June 2024

The sustainable availability and resilient supply of safe drinking water remains a challenge that is far from fulfilled. As of 2024, around 2 billion people worldwide do not have access to safe drinking water. The regions of Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia are the most vulnerable regions in this regard. This is despite the fact that these regions are home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. However, economic growth and rapid urbanization may also be connected to the increasing water stress in the suburban and rural areas. We propose addressing the two main challenges in this regard, which are the selection of the suitable treatment and distribution systems for different contexts using a decision support system following a Whole-of-Resource Approach (WORA). This approach considers the different water sources and sinks as contributing to a positive or negative change in the single resource, irrespective of whether the resource, in this case water, is used for domestic, industrial, or agricultural purposes. In this regard, this paper presents an illustrative proof of concept for such a decision support tool based on a multiple-criteria decision analysis. The decision support tool is aimed at facilitating water management within a WORA by providing recommendations regarding rainwater harvesting and savings in agricultural water consumption, in addition to suggesting water treatment and distribution systems, enabling systemic water resource management adapted to local context-specific conditions and needs.
Some features of natural spawning and problems of artificial reproduction of the cherry salmon Oncorhynchus masou (Brevoort, 1856)
Authors:   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (VNIRO), Moscow, Russia, Mihajlov A.V. , Shulgina E.V. ,   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (VNIRO), Moscow, Russia
Published: June 2024

The article discusses certain aspects of the dispersal and biology of cherry salmon, Oncorhynchus masou (Brevoort, 1856). It is noted that the species is the southernmost within the Pacific Salmon family and is also the only member of the Oncorhynchus genus whose habitat is exclusively in Asia. The decline in the number of cherry salmon across their range has been highlighted, and the main underlying factors have been identified. Some features of cherry salmon spawning run in various parts of their range are examined. A long stay of spawners in fresh water before spawning with preservation of feeding behavior is noted, which makes the species an extremely compelling object of recreational and commercial fishing. Some features of natural reproduction, such as spawning timing and fertility, depending on the habitat and size of the spawners, are indicated. The issue of preserving and restoring the species population is touched upon; the most appropriate method of its implementation is the artificial reproduction of the young with subsequent release into the natural habitat. The paper highlights a number of obstacles to the implementation of such programs, such as the undeveloped technology for growing young masu salmon and the difficulty of optimizing the temperature regime at hatcheries. As one of the limitations to increasing release volumes, it is indicated that masu salmon belongs to a species that have a long freshwater period, with the young spending up to three years in the river. A large number of juvenile masu salmon in the river leads to insufficient food supply and high mortality. In order to overcome this factor, it has been proposed to conduct research aimed at stimulating the smoltification of hatchery salmon fingerlings. This measure will allow significantly increasing the number of smolt and the return rates of spawners, which can be removed without affecting the natural populations.
Effect of parental ploidy on reproductive system development in sturgeon hybrids in the second year of life
Authors:   Branch for the freshwater fisheries of the VNIRO (VNIIPRKH), Russia, Moscow Region, Rybnoye, Ilyasova V.A. , Melchenkov E.A. ,   Branch for the freshwater fisheries of the VNIRO (VNIIPRKH), Russia, Moscow Region, Rybnoye, Vorobyov A.P. ,   Branch for the freshwater fisheries of the VNIRO (VNIIPRKH), Russia, Moscow Region, Rybnoye, Archibasov A.A. ,   Branch for the freshwater fisheries of the VNIRO (VNIIPRKH), Russia, Moscow Region, Rybnoye, Kalmykova V.V. ,   Branch for the freshwater fisheries of the VNIRO (VNIIPRKH), Russia, Moscow Region, Rybnoye, Antipina Y.A. ,   Branch for the freshwater fisheries of the VNIRO (VNIIPRKH), Russia, Moscow Region, Rybnoye
Published: June 2024

The paper presents the data on germ cell development in various sturgeon hybrids with various ploidy levels. The study was performed at experimental industrial sites of the Branch for Freshwater Fisheries of the Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (VNIIPRKH). Histology samples were taken in the winter, summer and autumn. Histology slides were made following the standard procedure. The figures show all stages of germ cell development in males and females of various hybrids, depending on rearing conditions (thermal constant). Two-year-old Russian sturgeon × Kaluga fish hybrids with similar ploidy levels reached gonad maturity stage I at a thermal constant of 8,571 degree-days (547 days). Female Russian sturgeon × beluga hybrids aged 631 days (10,191 degree-days) showed accelerated germ cell development characteristic of stage I to early stage II. Male Russian sturgeon × beluga and Siberian sturgeon × beluga hybrids had sexually indifferent germ cells. These species are expected to be sterile. Male Russian sturgeon × Kaluga fish hybrids aged 374 days had sexually indifferent germ cells with occasional primary spermatogonia; cell division was observed on Day 547. The study found that distant hybrids show better growth than hybrids with similar ploidy levels, where more intensive germ cell development is observed. Further research will elucidate the effect of gonad development during reproductive system formation on the growth of sturgeon hybrids with various ploidy levels.
Physiological and immunological assessment of two types of crayfish in aquaculture
Authors:   Russian State Agrarian University — Timiryazev Moscow Agricultural Academy, Russia, Moscow, Pronina G.I. , Zhigin A.V. ,   Russian State Agrarian University — Timiryazev Moscow Agricultural Academy; The All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography, Russia, Russia, Moscow, Bubunets E.V. ,   Russian State Agrarian University — Timiryazev Moscow Agricultural Academy, Russia, Moscow, Yudin N.K. ,   Russian State Agrarian University — Timiryazev Moscow Agricultural Academy, Russia, Moscow
Published: June 2024

Due to the need to develop domestic aquaculture of decapod crustaceans, one of the urgent issues is monitoring the health of these aquatic organisms through the most informative bioindicators — hemolymph indicators. The aim of the study was a comparative physiological and immunological assessment of long-toed (Pontastacus leptodactylus) and Australian red-clawed (Cherax quadricarinatus) river crayfish contained in a closed water use facility. The main hydrochemical parameters generally met the existing requirements. The physiological and immunological condition of crayfish was assessed by hematological and cytochemical analyses. Hemolymph samples were taken in vivo by puncture of the ventral sinus. The total number of hemocytes was determined in the native hemolymph in the Goryaev chamber. The number of cells in five large squares was counted. Lysosomal cationic protein was detected in hemocytes by the cytochemical reaction with bromophenol blue, which we previously modified. Red-clawed crayfish have a significantly 45% higher total number of hemocytes, which indicates its greater immune resistance to pathogens compared with long-toed crayfish. The most significant species differences in the hemogram were noted for agranulocytes (HC I) — in long-fingered crayfish, the indicator is higher with a high confidence coefficient (t). With a high degree of confidence, it is possible to judge a higher proportion of semigranulocytes (HC II) in red-lobed crayfish. The proportion of HC IV of long-fingered crayfish is greater than that of red-clawed crayfish. In red-clawed crayfish, the average cytochemical coefficient of ACC is lower than in long-fingered crayfish. This also confirms its high immune resistance due to the consumption of highly cytotoxic cationic protein in the process of immune protection.
Improving Accessibility to Outpatient Department Through Reduction of Third Next Available Appointment in Tertiary Hospital in Taif, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Bautista Reynan S. , Abid Muhammad H. , Elmasry Lamiaa , Almalki Abdulaziz S. , De Vera Marynette , De Asis Jean B. , Al Nofeye Jamal
Published: June 2024

Background

The Outpatient Department (OPD) of Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital - Taif Region (AHAFH) plays a critical role in providing specialized medical services to a diverse population in Taif region, Saudi Arabia. The hospital faces the challenge of ensuring timely access to a comprehensive array of 40 specialized services and subspecialties, supported by 120 rooms in the OPD. This article outlines a significant understanding of the patient flow process and queuing mechanism in the context of the OPD and the dynamics of supply and demand.

Local Problem

Our project was initiated during the last few weeks of fourth quarter 2020, which revealed a concerning trend of increasing the third next available appointment (TNAA), surpassing the optimal target of <14 days.

Methods

The study used pre-test and post-test monitoring of the TNAA. Patients’ categories of referral were identified as urgent and routine. We also established a referral and discharge criteria for each clinic specialty and reminder messages on patient appointments 24 hours and 48 hours prior to their actual appointment.

Interventions

The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model for improvement was utilized to implement action plans and interventions to address the increase of TNAA (in days) in the OPD. Weekly huddles were conducted to monitor project progress, action plans, data, and challenges.

Results

During the intervention phase, notable changes were observed in the control chart, including shifts in TNAA mean decreasing from 9.4 days to 5.6 days after the implementation of four PDSA cycles. Moreover, the average TNAA in each quarter showed consistent reduction in TNAA, with an average of six days in Q1 2022.

Conclusions

The study sheds light on the complexity of managing the patient flow and access in an outpatient setting. By implementing effective strategies and continuous and vigilant monitoring of the outcomes, outpatient departments can strive to ensure that patients receive specialized care in a timely manner.
Análisis de la relevancia de las Garantías Constitucionales en la sociedad ecuatoriana
Authors: Reyes Mantuano Diego , Vanegas Maigon Alejandro , Caveda Duniesky Alfonso
Published: June 2024

Este artículo examina la relevancia de las garantías constitucionales en Ecuador. El objetivo es examinar detalladamente la relevancia de las garantías constitucionales en Ecuador. La investigación es de tipo documental y el alcance descriptivo. La investigación se basa en una revisión exhaustiva de documentos legales, jurisprudencia relevante y literatura académica, lo que permite una visión integral y detallada del tema. El análisis de datos se llevó a cabo utilizando un enfoque cualitativo, utilizando técnicas de categorización y codificación para organizar y sintetizar la información recopilada. Los resultados destacan la importancia de la constitución de 2008 como instrumento jurídico que promueve las garantías y derechos de los ciudadanos ecuatorianos en cuanto a la justicia y la igualdad en la sociedad. Como conclusión se destaca la relevancia de la Constitución de 2008 como un instrumento fundamental para la protección de los derechos humanos, gracias a la introducción de mecanismos como la Acción de Protección y la Acción de Hábeas Corpus que son cruciales para la defensa de los derechos fundamentales.
Percepción del impacto de las actividades de extensión universitaria en la Universidad Técnica de Machala
Authors: Ávila Jiménez Fiorella , Picón Muñoz Dennisse Gisselle , Maza Iñiguez José Vicente
Published: June 2024

La extensión universitaria desempeña un papel crucial en la formación de profesionales y la generación de conocimiento para el progreso social. El objetivo de la presente investigación fue analizar la percepción del impacto de estas actividades en las comunidades, empleando un enfoque cuantitativo mediante encuestas. La muestra incluyó 100 estudiantes, 10 profesores de Contabilidad y Auditoría de la Universidad Técnica de Machala, y 100 miembros locales. Los resultados revelaron beneficios tanto para los participantes como para la comunidad, identificando áreas de mejora. Se resaltó la percepción positiva de la influencia de la extensión universitaria en el desarrollo socioeconómico local, enfatizando la colaboración, el empoderamiento comunitario y la participación activa. Se demostró la eficacia de estas actividades para promover el desarrollo sostenible, mejorar el empleo, los servicios básicos y la economía local. Se ofrecieron recomendaciones para fortalecer futuros proyectos, como la colaboración interinstitucional, la sostenibilidad y la participación comunitaria. Estas directrices pueden orientar a la Universidad Técnica de Machala y otras instituciones en la implementación exitosa de iniciativas que impulsen cambios positivos y sostenibles en las comunidades locales.
Percepción del impacto del Turismo rural en el Desarrollo sostenible del distrito Colcamar, Amazonas-Perú
Authors: Collazos Silva Erik Martos , Rojas Krugge Josué Carlos , Riojas Chozo William , Olivos Benites Jesús Abel
Published: June 2024

El turismo sostenible es una forma de turismo que busca satisfacer las necesidades de los turistas y de los destinos turísticos, protegiendo y aumentando las oportunidades futuras. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar la percepción de la población local sobre el impacto ambiental de la actividad turística y la responsabilidad de la conservación del distrito Colcamar. Se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo, un diseño no experimental y un muestreo probabilístico de 143 personas. Se aplicó un cuestionario validado sobre la percepción del impacto ambiental y la conservación. Los resultados muestran diferencias significativas en la percepción de la población, con un 70% considerando que el turismo no afecta la contaminación, mientras que el 6% lo percibe como muy afectado. La población local reconoce los beneficios del turismo, pero también los impactos negativos en el medio ambiente, destacando la necesidad de promover un turismo sostenible que respete la naturaleza, la cultura local y beneficie a la comunidad
Exportaciones, inversión y gasto público como impulsores del PIB en Ecuador: Un estudio empírico
Authors: Carrillo Pulgar Wilman , Rodríguez Edgar , Álvarez Basantes Karina , Saavedra Díaz Luis
Published: June 2024

El PIB es el valor monetario de todos los bienes y servicios producidos dentro de una economía durante un período determinado. En Ecuador, el PIB experimentó fluctuaciones en su crecimiento anual. Por consiguiente, el objetivo de este estudio fue determinar el efecto del gasto público, inversión, consumo, exportaciones totales y exportaciones tradicionales sobre el PIB de Ecuador entre 2005 y 2022. Se utilizaron series anuales de datos del Banco Mundial, se encontró que el gasto público, la inversión y las exportaciones totales tuvieron un impacto positivo y significativo en el PIB, mientras que el consumo no mostró una influencia significativa y las exportaciones tradicionales podrían haber tenido un efecto negativo. Estos resultados, con un coeficiente de determinación múltiple ajustado de 0.9073, ofrecieron una comprensión profunda de la dinámica económica del país y sugirieron la implementación de políticas públicas que fomentaran un crecimiento económico sostenible.
GOVERNMENT COALITION PARTIES' INTEREST CONFLICT AND THEIR ETHICS BASED ON SURAH AL-MUMTAHANAH
Authors: Iman Sunardi Bashri
Published: June 2024

A multi-party system of governance, which is based on idiosyncratically and culturally diverse identities, is so prone to disintegration that it will erode public trust. Government confidence and authority declined as a result of problems that emerged as government coalitions were formed. The most notable of these included the rejection of influence, the politicization of the law, the arrogance of officials, the repudiation of offices, and the accumulation of wealth in unwarranted ways. The author's motivation to solve the formula problem, "What is the ethics of coalition multi-party government from the perspective of the Quran's interpretation of Surah Al-Mumtahanah verses eight and nine?" stems from the aforementioned issue. Descriptive and qualitative analysis research on the ethical normative analysis conducted in the Republic of Indonesia's cabinet between 2019 and 2024 is associated with the principles of Quranic ethics, which call for cooperation. The novel observation made by the author is that the coalition is a close-knit political organization that does not marginalize friends and instead stands tall and sits low, unlike a two-legged, power-sharing political party. Coalitions also foster cooperation, which advances mankind, fosters justice, and unites people.
Ethnic Dynamics in Northern Senatorial Zone, Taraba State, Nigeria: An Inter-Group Perspective
Authors: Ali Bello , Lawal Salihu
Published: June 2024

This paper, titled "Inter-Group Relations and Peace in the Northern Senatorial Zone, Taraba State, Nigeria: A Study of Ethnic Dynamics," explores the relationships among diverse ethnic groups in Taraba State's Northern Senatorial Zone. Utilizing qualitative methods, particularly a narrative research design, the study delves into the dynamics of coexistence and tensions among ethnic groups, with a focus on indigenous communities such as the Fulbe, Hausa, Jenjo, Mumye, Wurkun, and others. Data collection involved interviews, participatory observations, and contextual analysis of documentary sources.The findings underscore the rich cultural diversity of Taraba State, where Traditional religions, Islam, and Christianity coexist within localities, deeply rooted in family identities. Historical connections among ethnic groups, characterized by peaceful coexistence, have been disrupted since the creation of Taraba State, leading to ethno-religious conflicts influenced by factors such as ethnic superiority, religious sentiments, and economic disparities. Challenges identified encompass disunity, power struggles, ethnic identity concerns, and unfavorable government policies, revealing the intricate nature of inter-group relations in the zone. Addressing these challenges necessitates collaborative efforts involving traditional, political, governmental, non-governmental, and religious entities. Recommendations to foster lasting harmony include increasing awareness and education, establishing dialogue platforms, promoting interfaith dialogue, empowering local communities, enhancing security measures, collaborating with NGOs, and conducting media sensitization campaigns to encourage responsible reporting and unity among diverse communities.
IMPACT OF QUR’ANIC MORAL EXCELLENCE ON THE LIVES OF MUSLIM SOCIETY: AN EXPOSITION
Authors: Sule Muhammad Maga , Mainiyo Attahir Shehu
Published: June 2024

The Glorious Qur’an, as the central religious text of Islam addresses various aspects of human life and provides guidance for personal and societal development. It also outlines the moral excellence for individuals and communities, focusing on spiritual, moral and social dimensions. The Glorious Qur’an recognizes the challenges faced by humanity and encourages efforts towards global human development. It however harps on the cultivation of moral virtues and ethical behavior thereby promoting justice, honesty, compassion, humility, patience and generosity. Principles of social justice and equality and the calls for eradication of discrimination based on race, gender as well as social status have aptly been captured in a plethora of Qur’anic verses. It is thus in line with this backdrop that this article intends to assess the impact of Qur’anic moral excellence on the lives of Muslim society towards human moral development. However, to achieve the objectives of the research, the article attempts to answer some basic questions. How did the Qur’an emphasize the need for social cohesion and working together to address societal challenges? What efforts are necessary for enhancing human moral development? What are the contributing factors toward promoting justice, peace and well-being of human society? What are the principles the Qur’an provides for effective navigation towards a better future for all? The article adopts analytical methodology.
PENDIDIKAN DAN PERUBAHAN SOSIAL
Authors: Rodhiyana Mu'allimah
Published: June 2024

Pendidikan dan Perubahan Sosial. Keduanya saling berhubungan satu dengan yang lain, keduanya saling mempengaruhi, sehingga berdampak luas di masyarakat. Pendidikan adalah lembaga yang dapat di jadikan agen pembaharuan atau perubahan sosial dan sekaligus menentukan arah Perubahan Sosial yang disebut dengan pembangunan masyarakat. Sedangkan perubahan sosial yang terjadi dalam masyarakat setiap kalinya dapat direncanakan dengan arah perubahan yang ingin dicapai. Namun perubahan sosial juga dapat terjadi setiap saat tanpa harus direncanakan terlebih dahulu disebabkan pengaruh budaya dari luar. Pendidikan sejak dulu sampai sekarang merupakan hal terpenting dalam hidup manusia. Pendidikan memberikan kemajuan pemikiran umat manusia, sehingga taraf hidup mereka meningkat. Dalam perkembangannya dari zaman ke zaman pendidikan berubah menjadi suatu sistem. Suatu sistem pendidikan yang tersusun secara sistematis diatur dalam Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia No. 20 tahun 2003 tentang Undang-Undang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional Pasal 11 ayat 1, yang menjelaskan bahwa pendidikan dilaksanakan melalui 3 jalur yaitu pendidikan formal, nonformal,dan informal. Ketiga jalur pendidikan ini satu sama lain saling berkait dan membutuhkan untuk melakukan perubahan sosial yang terjadi di masyarakat kelak. Selain ketiga jalur tersebut anak-anak Indonesia wajib menempuh pendidikan “wajib belajar 9 tahun”, sebagai program pemerintah dalam meningkatkan SDM masyarakat Indonesia.
How does trauma impact on adults’ ability to obtain and sustain employment?
Authors:   , Howard Nicola
Published: June 2024

This research project focused on “How does trauma impact on adults’ ability to obtain and sustain employment?” Using an occupational therapy focused lens, this research project aimed to address the limitations of other studies, which do not explore understanding of the effects trauma has functionally on employment. It also sought to reflect the unique bi-cultural Aotearoa New Zealand context to include Māori and their experiences in obtaining and sustaining employment, which is missing in other literature on this topic. An interpretive description methodology was used, and semi-structured interviews were completed with four participants. The data acquired was analysed using a reflexive thematic analysis to identify key themes. The varied way trauma impacts on participants ability to obtain and sustain employment was shown through the resultant themes of employment being the right fit; managing health and wellbeing; readiness to work; and being able to “work to live, not live to work”. The findings showed that obtaining employment was influenced by: employers’ attitudes; having choice over productive roles; flexibility of hours for accommodating needs; accessing support and applying strategies being offered by services; the ability to work; and developing skills through higher education or volunteering pathways. Functionally sustaining employment was most effective if: the workplace environment was conducive; employers and colleagues’ attitudes were supportive; adequately able to navigate trauma responses for managing wellbeing; contracted hours and task demands were achievable without exceeding these; and work-life balance was achieved through engagement with positive occupations outside of employment. The importance of working to support individuals in a trauma informed way was highlighted, and the results provided expected and unexpected insights into the experiences of four unemployed participants who had experienced trauma. Future research should expand on wider sampling to provide more diversity, as well as more evidence-based guidelines for supporting those who have experienced trauma to return to employment and applying these recommendations into employment settings.
Yurii Fed’kovych’s literary lexicon: an attempt at a holistic reading
Authors:   Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Kovalets L.
Published: June 2024

The article makes an attempt to define Y. Fed’kovych’s literary vocabulary, the peculiarities of its creation, and the role of the author’s initiative in it. For this purpose, the materials of such a vocabulary are analyzed, which - in the poems, prose, dramas, journalistic, and even folkloric works of the writer - are contained, first of all, in the genre definitions formulated by him. The "terminological" content of this source base is considered according to the chronology of the literary activity of Y. Fed'kovych is considered, especially in the period of its creation, also about the history of creative intentions of this outstanding author, and not only by genres, because it was the only process of individual creative self-expression. It is underlined that an unusual artist used different literary terms also because he had two of the lower primary school classes, he was mostly away from the enlightened environment, science and he also learned it thirstily and independently, from reading throughout his life, and he was prone to definitions. The peculiarities of the early Y. Fed’kovich’s use of original, often based on folk song, literary genre forms and, consequently, and terms associated with them («kolyada», «pisnya», «hutsulka», «okrushok», «pamennik» etc.), which until now had no analogues in the author’s works, were noticed. Gradually, under the impression of the reading, the paradigm of the used terms expanded, illustrating the peculiarities of the ideological and aesthetic development of the writer. Fed’kovych’s vocabulary as a playwright especially demonstrates it, becoming evidence of the writer’s active search in this favourite field. The originality, non-boringness of the author’s thinking, and even multiplicity in the interpretation of his unstable, non-normalized appropriate vocabulary was largely evident there. As a result, it is stated that Y. Fed’kovych developed his own original literary terminological system, which successfully and coherently incorporated unique ethnically colourful purely authorial concepts, specific West-Ukrainian examples, and borrowings from other languages. This was also an indicator of the writer’s high culture of creative work, evidence of his understanding of the specifics of expressing, preserving, and transmitting important information. The perspective of the topic, the importance of a more active involvement in the appropriate consideration epistolary heritage of Y. Fed’kovych too, and the effort of linguists, not to mention the need for a more active application of this material into the historical, literary, and theoretical literary discourse, is pointed out. Keywords: Y. Fed’kovych, literary terms, writer’s literary vocabulary, genre specificity of the work, folklore, author’s, bookish.
Milk and ashes poets Paul Celan and Nelly Sachs confront the trauma of the shoah
Authors:   University of Ottawa, Clayton J.
Published: June 2024

Both Paul Celan and Nelly Sachs were survivors of the Shoah who emerged deeply traumatized by the phenomenon. Both poets were thus displaced from their country of origin and linguistic environment. Their poetic strategies post-Holocaust were defined by the unspeakable enormity of the crime of genocide and the (contradictory) need to bear witness. In Celan’s famous poem “Todesfuge” (Death Fugue) the poet adopts the voice of a prisoner in a German death camp. Celan subsequently abandoned traditional formal poetic devices. His poetry became increasingly hermetic. The title of Celan’s poem contains the word “death,” as does that of Sachs’s first post-Shoah cycle “In den Wohnungen des Todes.” it is the unspoken thread in their work. Sachs turned to her Jewish background to construct a historical vision of the people of Israel and applied the notion of metamorphosis (Verwandlung) to articulate her status as a survivor. In his poem “Und mit dem Buch aus Tarussa” Celan links his fate to that of Marina Tsvetaeva, adumbrating his future suicide. Sachs survived the trauma, by embracing a solid set of religious values. Keywords: Celan; Sachs; Shoah; trauma; suicide
Woman's rebellion in the masculine space of war in the novel «Daughter» by Tamara Horikha Zernya
Authors:   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Sydorenko O.
Published: June 2024

The article is based on the example of the debut novel «Daughter» by the volunteer and translator Tamara Horikha Zernya, who won the Shevchenko Prize-2022 (the highest literary award in Ukraine). It analyzes the peculiarities of the formation of military discourse in modern Ukrainian prose through the perception of a female writer. The article describes the place of a woman in the hegemonic masculine space, characterized by militarism, aggression, and violence. The paper has been traced the process of internal transformation and, as a result, a woman's rebellion against the established gender models of behavior in war conditions by asserting an active civic position and participation in the country's social and political life (volunteering). The writer not only joined the isolated female voices to highlight the topic of the Russian- Ukrainian war in all its manifestations, but she also became almost the only author who brought to the public the irritating topic of gender role polarization in wartime. She raised her voice against the forced removal (taboo) of women from the military discourse. The writer touches on the problem of gender stereotypes in tragic wartime, when men and women, faced with the threat of losing the nation, the motherland, and their own lives, are induced to try on different gender roles, actualizing the manyfolded tragedy of a person at war. Women's voices in understanding war topics play an important role inasmuch they record local, mental, socio-political and other changes in society. Women, being involved in the state of war, analyze the reasons that led to the inevitability of armed conflict, but first of all, they raise the issue of gender polarization roles in the conditions of martial law, in particular the forced removal of women as the weaker sex from the military discourse. The novel «Daughter» by Tamara Horikha Zernya allows you to trace the path of the internal transformation of the heroine under the influence of external circumstances, genetic, mental and psychophysical characteristics. The spiritual and value-based transformation naturally leads to a woman's rebellion against the stereotyped gender models and results in active volunteer activities. The artistic text is the first-person narrative, the real name of the heroine is not mentioned in it, instead the generic designation «Dotsia» is used to highlight the fact that the fate of the protagonist is not unique in our society. The writer is involved in her volunteer experience as the documentary evidences. Thus, the protagonist strives to integrate into the masculine militarized world to realize the desire to be involved in the process of nation-building and restoration of state sovereignty. Keywords: war, masculine space, women, military prose, women's prose, military discourse.
Сultural turn in Ukrainian translation
Authors:   Mariupol State University, Pavlenko O.
Published: June 2024

The article aims to provide an overview of core knowledge and theoretical assumptions on recognizing translation as a tool for social and cultural change, particularly evident in postcolonial contexts marked by linguistic discrimination and inequity as well as accentuate on the “cultural turn” in Ukrainian context. The phenomenon comes to be viewed as a noteworthy shift from traditional linguistic conversions towards the ones to incorporate cultural and ideological transfer that is extremely important for the current Ukrainian political agenda. In the context of translation studies, the “cultural turn” has had a significant impact on how scholars and practitioners approach the process of translating texts from one language and culture to another. Current advances in translation studies since the late 1990s have exposed a notable shift towards examining the ideological and sociopolitical dimensions of translation. This paradigm overwhelms the idea that every translation is not only a linguistic, but also a social and cultural notion, and accordingly, the latter extends beyond linguistic conversions that invariably encompasses the transfer of meaning from one culture to another. Rather than viewing translation as a simple transfer of meaning between languages, we recognize the translator as an active agent, intervening in political and ideological processes. These acknowledge translator’s role as the one encompassing domination, oppression, submission, or resistance within social groups, i.e., more than a mere reproduction or ‘replay’ of the author’s individual style. Consequently, translation is viewed as a tool for social and cultural change, particularly evident in postcolonial contexts marked by linguistic inequality. The 1990s witnessed the emergence of postcolonial translation theories, applicable not only to explicit postcolonial conditions but also to the context of the language discrimination. The above-mentioned issues come to be extremely imperative on the current Ukrainian ideological agenda when accentuating on the problems of how translations help to create national identity resilient to the russian cultural domination. Keywords: literary translation, cultural turn, linguistic inequity, Ukrainian translators, nation-centered mission of translation
Forecasting of Giresun Hazelnut Quantity in Giresun Province Using Pi-Sigma Artificial Neural Networks
Authors: Karahasan Özlem
Published: June 2024

Artificial neural networks are frequently used to solve many problems and give successful results. Artificial neural networks, which we frequently encounter in solving forecasting problems, attract the attention of researchers with the successful results they provide. Pi-sigma artificial neural network, which is a high-order artificial neural network, draws attention with its use of both additive and multiplicative combining functions in its architectural structure. This artificial neural network model offers successful forecasting results thanks to its high-order structures. In this study, the pi-sigma artificial neural network was preferred due to its superior performance properties, and the particle swarm optimization algorithm was used for training the pi-sigma artificial neural network. To evaluate the performance of this preferred artificial neural network, monthly ready-made manufacturer sale shelled hazelnut quantities in Giresun province was used and a comparison was made with many artificial neural network models available in the literature. It has been observed that this tested method has the best performance among other compared methods.
USAHA MEMAKNAI SAKRAMEN PENGUATAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERLIBATAN HIDUP MENGGEREJA DAN MEMASYARAKAT OMK WILAYAH PAROKI KRISTUS RAJA CIGUGUR
Authors: Setiawati Anastasia Mela , Wulung F.X Heryatno Wono
Published: June 2024

This writing is motivated by the lack of understanding of the Sacrament of Confirmation among the Catholic youth of the Christ the King Parish in Cigugur. The purpose of this writing is to investigate the level of understanding of the Catholic youth regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation and to identify the various aspects of life involvement that interest them. The author chooses qualitative research, employing literature review and field research methods. The findings indicate that the Catholic youth's understanding of the Sacrament of Confirmation is good enough, but there is still needs improvement. Some of them express their desire to do the interfaith dialogues. Several of them state their readiness to participate in activities organized by other organizations. Overall, it is evident that the Catholic youth have not yet realized that their life participation is a gift of the Holy Spirit following the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation. It is true that the process of understanding and meaning-making takes time and is not instantaneous. Then it’s good for young people to receive meeting that helps them reflect on the fruit of the Sacrament of Confirmation and meeting that helps young people interpret every life experience.
Keywords: participation in church and community life, Catholic youth, Sacrament of Confirmation, efforts to create meaning.
Denklerin İhtilafı, Dinî İnanç ve Şüphecilik
Authors: Tanış Abdulkadir
Published: June 2024

Dinî inançlarına yönelik bir denk ihtilafının ortaya çıkması durumunda, kişinin buna nasıl bir karşılık vermesi gerektiğiyle ilgili olarak çeşitli yollar önerilmiştir. Bu önerilerden biri, Feldman ve Christensen gibi düşünürler tarafından ileri sürülen uzlaştırmacı görüşten gelir. Buna göre, bir inançla ilgili denk ihtilafının ortaya çıkması, söz konusu inanca karşı duyulan güvenin azaltılmasını ya da bu inanca yönelik hükmün askıya alınmasını gerektirir. Diğer bir ifadeyle, bu düşünürler, denk ihtilafını sahip olunan dinî inancın epistemik temellerine yönelik bir darbe olarak kabul eder. Bu çalışmada, ilk olarak, uzlaştırmacı görüşün ana iddiaları ele alınarak onun dinî inançlara yönelik imaları tespit edilmeye çalışılacaktır. İkinci olarak, bu görüşün barındırdığı şüpheci öz başta olmak üzere birçok noktadan eleştiriye açık olduğu ve bu eleştiriler göz önüne alındığında, onun ikna edici bir argüman olmaktan uzak kaldığı iddia edilecektir.