bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Zvěstovite-(Fe), Ag6(Ag4Fe2)As4S13, a new member of the tetrahedrite group from the Ulatayskoe Ag–Cu–Co occurrence, eastern Siberia, Russia
Authors: Biagioni Cristian , Kasatkin Anatoly V. , Nestola Fabrizio , Škoda Radek , Gurzhiy Vladislav V. , Agakhanov Atali A. , Koshlyakova Natalia N.
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The new mineral zvěstovite-(Fe), ideally Ag6(Ag4Fe2)As4S13, has been found in the small abandoned Ulatayskoe Ag–Cu–Co occurrence, Ovyurskiy District, Tuva Republic, eastern Siberia, Russia. It occurs as anhedral grains, up to 1 × 0.4 mm in size but usually much smaller, closely intergrown with native silver, in Mg-bearing siderite–quartz gangue. Other associated minerals include acanthite, cobaltite, As-rich members of the tetrahedrite group (kenoargentotennantite-(Fe), tennantite-(Zn), zvěstovite-(Zn)), gersdorffite, jalpaite, krutovite, löllingite, pearceite, safflorite, skutterudite, Br-bearing chlorargyrite, malachite, and muscovite. Zvěstovite-(Fe) is iron black and opaque and has a black streak and metallic lustre. It is brittle and has a conchoidal fracture. No cleavage or parting is observed. The Vickers micro-indentation hardness (Vickers hardness number, VHN; 25 g load) is 169 kg mm−2 (range of 149–187 kg mm−2, n=4), corresponding to a Mohs hardness of 3–3.5. The calculated density is 4.979 g cm−3. In reflected light, zvěstovite-(Fe) is light grey with a greenish tint and isotropic. Internal reflections are ubiquitous and deep red in colour. The reflectance values for wavelengths recommended by the Commission on Ore Mineralogy of the International Mineralogical Association are (R, %): 32.5 (470 nm), 31.1 (546 nm), 30.1 (589 nm), and 28.8 (650 nm). The chemical composition (wt %, electron microprobe data, mean of eight spot analyses) is as follows: Cu 1.81, Ag 56.02, Fe 4.60, Zn 0.01, As 13.85, Sb 2.63, S 21.50, total 100.42. The empirical formula, calculated on the basis of 16 atoms per formula unit, is Ag9.93Cu0.54Fe1.58As3.54Sb0.41S12.83. Zvěstovite-(Fe) is cubic and has a space group of I4‾3m, with a=10.8601(3), V=1280.86(11) Å3, and Z=2. The strongest lines of the X-ray powder diffraction pattern (d, Å (I, %) hkl) are 7.68 (11) 110, 3.136 (100) 222, 2.717 (12) 400, 1.984 (8) 521, 1.921 (23) 440, and 1.638 (11) 622. The crystal structure of zvěstovite-(Fe) was refined to R1=0.0551 for 400 unique reflections with Fo>4σ (Fo). The possible ordering of the split M(2) sites is discussed. The new mineral is the Fe isotype of zvěstovite-(Zn). Both these minerals form the zvěstovite series within the tetrahedrite group.
CIPP Program Evaluation: A Study of Tahfidz Qur’an Morning Program At MTS Tahfidzul Qur’an Azhar Center Makassar
Authors: Syafi'i Ahmad , Alallah Almutawakkil
Published: June 2024

The Tahfiz Qur’an Morning Program aims to improve students' ability to memorize the Qur'an with proper fasahah and tajweed, root the values of the Qur'an, and present the Qur'an in every aspect of life. This type of research is a CIPP model program evaluation with a qualitative case study approach. The results of this study: (1) In terms of context evaluation, the Tahfiz Qur'an Morning program at MTs Tahfidzul Quran Azhar Center Makassar has enabled students to increase their memorization beyond the 3 juz required by the school. (2) From the perspective of input evaluation, the coaches in the Tahfiz Qur'an Morning program have met the criteria as coaches of the Tahfiz Qur'an Morning program. The facilities and infrastructure that support the program are good enough. (3) Process evaluation shows that the implementation of the morning Quran memorization program at MTs Tahfidzul Quran Azhar Center Makassar uses the talqin method. This method involves repetition of reading the verses to be memorized by children until they master them. However, some obstacles were encountered, especially the lack of ability of students to memorize the verses of the Qur'an, which has an impact on this process. (4) Judging from the product evaluation, the implementation of the morning Quran memorization program has a positive impact on students, teachers, and the community as a whole.
Evaluasi Pasca Pelatihan: Analisis Perubahan Sikap dan Perilaku Kepemimpinan Nasional Pada Pusdiklat Tenaga Administrasi
Authors: Kusriyah Siti
Published: June 2024

National Leadership Training level II (PKN II) for high level pratama positions (echelon II) needs to be evaluated to determine the extent of changes in song behavior and the impact of the training. Through post-training evaluation, it is found to what extent the training objectives have been achieved. The research uses Kirkpatrick's third stage behavioral evaluation model (behavior). Supporting data was obtained from questionnaire instruments, interviews and documentation, then analysis was carried out using quantitative descriptive analysis techniques. questionnaires were distributed to trainees and the trainees' superiors (mentors). Evaluation at the third stage of behavior is categorized into three aspects, namely aspects of attitude, behavior, impact and sustainability of the change project. The results of the third level evaluation were distributed to alumni and mentor respondents, namely in the aspect of changing attitudes and behavior of alumni with an average value of 3.48. The impact of training on alumni stakeholders was 3.23. From the results of alumni and mentor respondents, it shows that the Level II National Leadership Training succeeded in achieving its goals well, obtaining scores for all aspects above 3.35 with good qualifications. The behavioral attitudes of strategic leaders in practicing energy management are able to manage strategies and utilize the resources they have, are able to manage organizational members to adapt to threats, obstacles and take advantage of the opportunities they have, and are able to influence external stakeholders, so that innovation and creativity can run effectively and sustainably . The resulting innovation can influence the development of government-private partnerships that support national development policies and encourage national competitiveness.
Okul Öncesi Eğitimde Yeni Gelişen Bir Kavram Olarak Dijital Vatandaşlık
Authors: Akkoyunlu Şafak
Published: June 2024

The preschool period is a process in which the child learns basic concepts. In this respect, learning takes place thanks to the experiences gained with concrete concepts. In particular, various tools and materials help to make the concepts used in daily life permanent. The most important of these are the technological devices brought by the age. Technological devices that exist in all areas of life have also become an indispensable element in the life of children in the preschool period. Technology offers various possibilities for many areas of interest of the child. Technology, which offers numerous opportunities for playing games, having fun, exploring and learning activities, can make a positive contribution to children when used correctly. It can be useful in preparing children for school in the preschool period. However, the widespread use of technological tools facilitates access and sharing of information and provides positive contributions such as problem solving, analytical and creative thinking, having fun, peer communication, while also increasing situations that may pose a risk to children and negatively affect them. Digital technology, which is an integral part of daily life, also causes the importance of children's outdoor activities to decrease. With the increase in the time given to technological devices, the games that the child communicates face-to-face and plays as a group have been replaced by individual games. Excessive television viewing and passive media use by a child cause delayed speech, social withdrawal problems, reduced cooperation and sharing skills, nutrition and sleep disorders. Key Words: Preschool Education, Development, Progress, Digital Citizenship
Evaluation of beef carcass quality using the muscle eye area M. longissimus dorsi
Authors: Kruk Olha , Ugnivenko Anatolii , Antoniuk Tetiana , Kolisnyk Oleksandr , Slobodyanyuk Nataliia , Nosevych Dmytro , Naumenko Tatyana , Gruntkovskyi Mykola
Published: June 2024

In Japan, Korea, the USA, and Australia, the area of the “muscle eye” (cross-section of the M. longissimus dorsi during the division of the half-carcass between the 12th and 13th rib into the front and rear parts) is used to assess the quality of cattle carcasses. The correlation between this feature and the slaughter and quality characteristics of carcasses in 20-22-month-old crossbred bulls (Ukrainian Black-and-White Dairy × Holstein) has been studied. The area of the “muscle eye” in bulls was determined before slaughter by an ultrasound analyzer Emperor 860. After slaughter, it was calculated by the length and depth of the "muscle eye".  The colour of muscle and adipose tissue, carcass conformation, development, and subcutaneous fat thickness have been examined. The correlation between the size of the "muscle eye" and carcasses' quantitative and qualitative characteristics has been determined. The area of the "muscle eye" has a positive relationship (r = 0.612; p >0.999) with live weight after fasting, carcass weight (r = 0.598; p >0.999), flesh weight (r = 0.498; p >0.99), including the highest (r = 0.745; p >0.999), and first grade (r = 0.662; p >0.99), the amount of adipose tissue (r = 0.491; p >0.99) and tendons and ligaments (r = 0.435; p >0.99). With its increase, there is a tendency to an inverse relationship with the content of second-grade flesh in the carcass (r = 0.303), carcass conformation (r = 0.147), fat-irrigation thickness (r = 0.125), and marbling (r = 0.340). The area of the "muscle eye" is inversely correlated with the development of subcutaneous fat (r = -0.389; p >0.95) and the saturated colour of muscle tissue (r = -0.309). The correlation coefficients between the area of the "muscle eye" determined by ultrasound and quantitative and qualitative characteristics of carcasses are significantly higher than those obtained by post-slaughter calculation of the area of the muscle eye by measuring the length and depth. The data's practical significance is obtaining knowledge that allows beef to be sorted based on the correlation between the muscle eye area and the quality of carcasses and beef.
JMETC S24 Notes Preface
Authors: Giff James , LaPlace Emma
Published: June 2024

Notes Preface
SOFTWARE FOR PARAMETER ESTIMATION IN THIN–LAYER DRYING MODELS
Authors: Yuceer Mehmet , Goz Eda , Tosun Emir
Published: June 2024

Drying is a very important process because of reducing the water content, extends shelf life, and provides easy transportation of fruits and vegetables. However, when drying kinetics is not evaluated mathematically, causes many problems from the increase in the production cost to the decrease in the product quality. Estimating the parameters in thin–layer drying kinetic models using experimental data and determining the model/models that best fit the experimental data requires a series of studies that takes time and requires experience. It is clear that there is a need for a simple to use and user–friendly optimization software that can calibrate these models. For this purpose, a user-interactive graphical user interface (PEDKiM) was developed to estimate the kinetic parameters of nine different thin-layer drying models. This study can be seen as an innovative study for the thin layer drying process of fruits and vegetables.
OPTIMIZING FOAMING PROPERTIES AND FOAM MAT DRYING PROCESS OF CRANBERRY PULP: RSM AND TOPSIS APPROACH
Authors: GULDANE Mehmet
Published: June 2024

In this study, the impact of independent variables, including licorice root extract (LRE), xanthan gum (XG), and whipping time (WT) on foam expansion and stability of cranberry pulp foam was investigated. In this respect, the foaming properties of produced foams were optimized using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with a Box-Behnken design (BBD). Besides, the foam produced under optimal conditions (LRE = 0.22%, XG = 0.05%, and WT = 7.84 min) was dried using foam mat drying (FMD) at different temperatures (50, 60, and 70 °C). According to the results, the drying characteristics were improved with increasing temperature, and in general, the powder properties were significantly affected by temperature changes. Therefore, the ideal drying temperature (70 °C) for FMD of cranberry foam was determined by the TOPSIS method. As a result, the foaming properties and the FMD process of cranberry pulp foam were successfully optimized by RSM and TOPSIS methodology, respectively.
FORECASTING SHORT-TIME LOAD DEMAND BY NON-LINEAR AUTOREGRESSIVE WITH EXTERNAL INPUTS
Authors: Torki Mehdi
Published: June 2024

Accurate estimation of the load demand in each period could be a useful approach to implement necessary policies for better management in the load supply-consumption chain. Hourly load demand is a function of external parameters (such as calendar data) and internal parameters (load demand). Nonlinear Autoregressive with External Inputs (NARX) was selected because of the ability to use external and internal inputs. The model was trained and evaluated using the hourly load demand data for Shahrekord city in a four-year period. The novelties of this study include (i) identifying essential factors that have a significant effect on load demand and (ii) Reduce model inputs (parsimonious model). By analysis of variance (ANOVA), external factors were selected to increase the accuracy of the model in addition to simplicity. External inputs of the developed model included calendar and holiday data. Unlike other existing models, the number of inputs were reduced but the days classification was increased from two groups (working day and holiday) to three groups (working day, semi-holiday and holiday). These changes caused, in addition to increasing the accuracy of the model, the number of inputs to be reduced. The mean absolute percentage error average (MAPE) is 0.983%, which shows higher accuracy than similar models.
PEMANFAATAN ENERGI ANGIN COOLING TOWER SEBAGAI SUMBER ENERGI ALTERNATIF DI AREA PAINTING PT ASTRA DAIHATSU MOTOR KARAWANG
Authors: Nugraha Afitro Adam , Lukman Wijanarno  , Ajib Rosadi  , Hadiyanto
Published: June 2024

Krisis energi global yang didasari oleh ketahanan energi berbasis fosil mendorong upaya transisi energi berkeadilan dan berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dan menguji potensi pemanfaatan sumber energi angin dari Cooling Tower sebagai sumber energi alternatif yang efisien dan berkelanjutan. Cooling Tower di PT Astra Daihatsu Motor menjadi fokus penelitian karena perusahaan ini telah menerapkan program Sustainable Development Goal's (SDG's) yang sejalan dengan tujuan berkontribusi dalam penanganan permasalahan global, termasuk dalam energi bersih dan penanganan perubahan iklim. Energi angin dari Cooling Tower dianalisis dengan menggunakan rumus daya angin yang menghasilkan daya sebesar 1.373 watt pada kecepatan angin rata-rata 9 m/s dari 1 lubang Cooling Tower. Untuk mengoptimalkan pemanfaatannya, turbin angin tipe HAWT (Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine) dipasang pada cerobong Cooling Tower. Turbin ini menghasilkan daya angin sebesar 425 watt dengan koefisien daya 0,43 dan tip speed ratio 9,7. Generator tipe PMSG (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator) dipilih sebagai pengubah energi kinetik menjadi energi listrik. Hasil implementasi menunjukkan bahwa turbin angin hanya dapat menghasilkan 79,52 watt dengan efisiensi generator sebesar 18,7% dari sumber daya angin yang diterima. Penelitian ini memperoleh penghematan biaya listrik sebesar Rp. 660.660/tahun dan menurunkan emisi TCO2 sebesar 0,416 TCO2/tahun. Pemanfaatan sumber energi angin dari Cooling Tower menunjukkan potensi sebagai sumber energi alternatif yang berkelanjutan. Selain mengurangi ketergantungan pada sumber energi fosil, pemanfaatan energi angin juga memberikan dampak positif terhadap lingkungan dengan mengurangi emisi gas rumah kaca.
TINJAUAN PERBANDINGAN METODE PERHITUNGAN VOLUME TIMBUNAN DI PROYEK SIERRA INTERCULTURAL SCHOOL SECARA MANUAL DAN FOTOGRAMETRI
Authors: Silaban Merdy Evalina , Prakasa Muhammad Fajri Eka
Published: June 2024

Perhitungan volume timbunan adalah aspek kritis dalam berbagai disiplin ilmu, termasuk konstruksi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan perbandingan antara metode perhitungan volume timbunan secara manual dan metode fotogrametri. Metode manual mengandalkan pengukuran fisik langsung pada timbunan, sementara metode fotogrametri menggunakan pemrosesan citra yang diambil dari udara dengan menggunakan kamera udara atau drone. Penelitian ini menyajikan analisis mendalam tentang akurasi, efisiensi, dan biaya dari kedua metode perhitungan volume timbunan ini. Selain itu, implikasi lingkungan juga dieksplorasi untuk memahami dampak dari penggunaan masing-masing metode terhadap lingkungan. Berdasarkan pentingnya perhitungan volume timbunan pada sebuah proyek, maka dilakukan penelitian pada Proyek Sierra Intercultural School dengan melakukan perbandingan volume menggunakan metode manual dan metode fotogrametri pada AutoCAD Civil 3D dan perhitungan menggunakan Microsoft Excel sebagai pembanding yang akhirnya akan dibandingkan dengan hasil akhir timbunan di lapangan. Hasil dari penelitian ini perbandingan volume antara metode manual dan fotogrametri sebesar Rp. 140.275.132 dan untuk selisih volume dari metode manual dan fotogrametri sebesar 838,75 m³. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode fotogrametri dapat memberikan hasil yang sebanding dengan metode manual dalam hal akurasi, tetapi dengan waktu yang lebih efisien.
ANALISA POMPA COOLING WATER SUPPLY UNTUK MENGHASILKAN STANDAR POMPA YANG EFISIEN DI COOLING TOWER 4 PT EFG
Authors: Purwoko Yohanes Agung , Ridho Febrianto Fendi , Susilo Ade , Febriyanto Rusdi
Published: June 2024

PT EFG Casting Plant merupakan perusahaan manufaktur yang memproduksi komponen mesin yang digunakan untuk mesin mobil Daihatsu dan beberapa mesin mobil Toyota. Dalam proses produksi erat kaitannya dengan proses pencetakan bersuhu tinggi menggunakan mesin casting. Dari keseluruhan dilakukan pendinginan menggunakan air dari cooling tower dan air tersebut disuplly menggunakan 2 pompa. Dilakukan analisa yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui effisiensi dari kedua pompa cooling water supply dan dari hasil analisa terebut didapat effisiensi yang rendah yaitu sebesar 66% di setiap pompanya, hal terseut disebabkan karena terdapat penutupan 50% pada valve after pompa cooling water supply dan jika valve tidak dilakukan penutupan maka dapat menyebabkan kavitasi pada pompa tersebut. Efisiensi motor pompa yang rendah dapat mengakibatkan kurang optimalnya penggunaan daya listrik pada pompa tersebut.. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut penulis melakukan improvement dengan memberikan standar pompa yang memiliki efisiensi yang optimal pada instalasi pemipaan yang ada di PT EFG. Sehingga dari hasil perhitungan tersebut didapatkan bahwa yang awalnya menggunakan dua pompa cooling water suplly untuk memnuhi kebutuhan air pendingin, dapat direduksi dan diganti menggunkan satu pompa yang efisien dan penggunaan daya dapat dioptimalkan. Efisiensi motor pompa dapat meningkat hingga 74% dan dapat menurunkan penggunaan daya listrik sebesar 53.049,9 kWh.
REKAYASA SISTEM PEMANTAU LEVEL SUSPENSI BELAKANG PADA UNIT KOMATSU DUMP TRUCK HD785-7 DI PT XYZ SITE BATULICIN
Authors: Tarigan Elroy FKP , Ramadhan Teguh , Rofiq Syuhada Nur
Published: June 2024

PT XYZ site Batulicin memiliki customer dengan maintenance contract yaitu periodic maintenance contract. PC2000-8 dan HD785-7 unit yang masuk dalam kontrak maintenance, dengan populasi unit terbanyak unit PMC yaitu HD785-7 sejumlah 58 unit. HD785-7 mempunyai problem terbanyak dengan jumlah 1121 kejadian selama bulan Januari-Juni 2022. Suspensi belakang memiliki downtime 97 jam akibat kebocoran suspensi belakang yang belum terdeteksi dan menyebabkan unschedule breakdown, akibat tidak terdeteksinya kebocoran ini, suspensi belakang mengalami drop sehingga stopper dapat membentur axle housing differential. Ide perbaikan yang dilakukan yaitu membuat alat pemantau level suspensi belakang yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya indikasi kebocoran sejak dini. Alat yang sudah dipasang pada satu unit mendapatkan hasil ada indikasi kebocoran nitrogen yang menyebabkan level suspensi belakang menurun tidak sesuai standard sehingga dapat diketahui sejak dini serta tidak terjadi unschedule breakdown dan meminimalisir stopper membentur axle housing differential, untuk adjustment perbaikan suspensi belakang dilakukan pada saat unit melakukan periodic service, sehinga tidak menganggu waktu produksi serta NQI yang dapat diperoleh sebesar Rp. 123.602.276,00 persebelas frekuensi kejadian.
Optimized thread-block arrangement in a GPU implementation of a linear solver for atmospheric chemistry mechanisms
Authors: Ruiz Christian Guzman
Published: June 2024

Earth system models (ESM) demand significant hardware resources and energy consumption to solve atmospheric chemistry processes. Recent studies have shown improved performance from running these models on GPU accelerators. Nonetheless, there is room for improvement in exploiting even more GPU resources. This study proposes an optimized distribution of the chemical solver's computational load on the GPU, named Block-cells. Additionally, we evaluate different configurations for distributing the computational load in an NVIDIA GPU. We use the linear solver from the Chemistry Across Multiple Phases (CAMP) framework as our test bed. An intermediate-complexity chemical mechanism under typical atmospheric conditions is used. Results demonstrate a 35× speedup compared to the single-CPU thread reference case. Even using the full resources of the node (40 physical cores) on the reference case, the Block-cells version outperforms them by 50%. The Block-cells approach shows promise in alleviating the computational burden of chemical solvers on GPU architectures.
Regioselectivity of 9-chloropyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazole halogenation reaction
Authors: Begunov Roman , Savina Luisa
Published: June 2024

This paper describes the SEAr regioselectivity of the 9 chloropyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazole reaction by experimental and quantum chemistry methods. We conducted the halogenation process in sulfuric acid using N-bromosuccin- or N-chlorosuccinimide. Two isomeric products 8-Hal 9 chloropyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazole and 6-Hal-9-chloropyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazole occurred. Predominantly, the introduction of the electrophilic particle occurred at the 8th position of the heterocycle. Using quantum chemistry methods, we found the orbital control of the electrophilic halogenation reaction and determined the orientation of the electrophile particle introduction by the distribution of the boundary electron density in the substrate. This corresponded well with the experimental data.
Torque measurement during stirring process research on the pilot plant
Authors: Leontiev Valery , Korableva Olga
Published: June 2024

This article deals with the torque measurement mechanism of the mechanical stirring process. The resulting shear stresses or strains measure the torque. The authors provide a torque meter classification and various methods of torque measurement to accurately measure and control torque. They are important parameters in the design and manufacture of various devices and mechanisms. The paper presents a schematic diagram of a pilot plant to investigate mechanical stirring using the developed torque measurement device without the use of a stroboscope. The method proposed by the authors solves the problem related to simplification of technical torque measurement. The authors calculated the range of liquid level change in the piezometer during the study of the stirring process at the pilot plant, taking into account the minimum and maximum values of pressure in the vessel.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Pengaruh Keterampilan Berbicara dan Aspek Pendukungnya pada Siswa Kelas Tinggi di SDN 7 Dobo Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru: Studi Kasus di Pulau-Pulau Kecil Perbatasan
Authors: Suryaningrum Sumarah
Published: June 2024

Keterampilan berbicara merupakan salah satu kemampuan penting yang harus dimiliki oleh siswa Sekolah Dasar (SD) terutama di daerah pulau-pulau kecil perbatasan, seperti di Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi keterampilan berbicara siswa kelas tinggi di SDN 7 Dobo, Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru, serta aspek-aspek yang mendukung pengembangan keterampilan tersebut. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan data primer yang diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Data dikumpulkan dari siswa, guru, dan wali murid di SDN 7 Dobo. Objek penelitian adalah 15 siswa, 5 guru, dan 5 wali murid. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor lingkungan keluarga, lingkungan sekolah, dan metode pengajaran berperan signifikan dalam pengembangan keterampilan berbicara siswa. Selain itu, aspek-aspek seperti fasilitas pendukung, teknologi pendidikan, dan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler juga berperan penting dalam mendukung siswa kelas tinggi untuk dapat meningkatkan keterampilan berbicaranya.
Vom Küssen der Faschisten
Authors: Granzin Katharina , Eiríkur Örn Norðdahl
Published: June 2024

Eiríkur Örn Norðdahl, Böse. Aus dem Isländischen von Betty Wahl und Tina Flecken. Tropen/Klett-Cotta Verlag, Stuttgart 2014. 658 Seiten, 24,95 Euro
Fluss als Ur-Zustand
Authors: Sauter Alexandra , Kinsky Esther
Published: June 2024

Esther Kinsky, Am Fluss. Matthes & Seitz, Berlin 2014. 387 Seiten, 22,90 Euro
The Influence of Objective Financial Well-Being on Life Satisfaction
Authors: Halandová Katarína
Published: June 2024

In recent years, the importance of financial well-being as the ultimate goal of financial education is still increasing throughout the world. Financial well-being refers to the ability to maintain the current and desired standard of living in the present and in the future together with financial freedom. We examine the relationship between the objective well-being (as captured by the liquidity ratio, the debt-to-asset ratio, the debt-to-income ratio) and self-assessment life satisfaction using Household Financial and Consumption Survey’s data (HFCS) from Slovakia in 2017 and 2021. We found a positive relationship for the liquid ratio and a negative relationship for the debt-to-asset ratio with the life satisfaction across the entire observation period. The negative debt-to-income ratio was confirmed only in 2021. Gender, age, education, financial literacy and employment status also had a significant impact on household’s life satisfaction.
Improving Soil Quality and Yield of Intercropping-System Crops in a Dry Land Area through Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria Application Frequency
Authors: Ida Ekawati  , Henny Diana Wati  , Maharani Pertiwi Koentjoro  , Herni Sudarwati  , Praptiningsih Gamawati Adinurani  , Roy Hendroko Setyobudi  , Rizal Andi Syabana  , Rusli Tonda  , Shazma Anwar
Published: June 2024

The future of agriculture is prone to choose technology that can enhance the quality of the resources to support the sustainability of food production. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) is a reliable technology for future agriculture as it is environment-friendly, and able to optimize resource utilization and decrease external input. This research aimed to analyze the effect of PGPR (Pseudomonas fluorescens + Bacillus polymyxa) application frequency on chemical soil properties, a yield of an intercropping system in dry land, the in-between correlation of the parameters, and to determine the best PGPR application frequency. Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was used in this research to put the treatment in the experimental unit properly. The treatments consisted of i) one-time application of PGPR at the planting time, ii) twice application of PGPR at the planting time and 15 Days After Planting (DAP), iii) three times application of PGPR at the planting time, 15 DAP and 30 DAP, iv) without application of PGPR as control. The results showed that PGPR application frequency improved chemical soil properties, yield, and total by-products as livestock feed. The activity of soil enzymes, nitrogenase, and phosphatase, was enhanced compared to the control. The application of PGPR in dryland areas is recommended to maintain soil fertility and support sustainable intercropping crop production. Further studies are needed to conduct mixed farming between agriculture, animal husbandry, clean energy (biogas), and organic fertilizer (residue from the biogas digester).
Effect of additional herbage areas on grazing dairy cows in commercial farms: A GPS and LoRaWAN based case study on herbage intake and milk yield
Authors: Chamberlain A. Tom , Mead Andrew , Rivero Viera Myriam Jordana , Wilkinson J. Michael
Published: June 2024

Although grazing systems are widely used for lactating dairy cattle feed intake is generally lower than in a fully housed system even when the feed quality and animal’s nutritional requirements are similar. Here we investigate whether allocating additional herbage at a time linked to the cow’s behaviour can increase productivity using long range wide area network (LoRa) technology and GPS positioning to track animal activity and position. In particular, we examined whether additional herbage allowance increases daily herbage intake and milk production without compromising grazing efficiency.  Fourteen trials were undertaken with commercial dairy herds in 2019, 2020 and 2021 with cows in mid to late lactation. The ‘GrazeMore’ additional grazing was compared to a standard daily herbage allocation.  The ‘GrazeMore’ treatment period always followed an initial control period, sometimes with a subsequent control period. The composition of the herds was largely consistent over the duration of each trial, enabling the responses to be compared directly, though with an adjustment made for stage of lactation. Responses to additional ‘GrazeMore’ pasture allocations were inconsistent. Increased intakes during day grazing periods were sometimes balanced by reduced intakes in the following night periods, suggesting that factors other than the quantity of herbage on offer and the timing of its allocation during day grazing were responsible for limiting total 24h herbage intake and milk production. Synchronising additional pasture allocation with grazing behaviour does not always increase herbage intake and milk production.
Effects of using stanozolol on heart morphology in sedentary and athlete rats
Authors: Morais Elton Santos Guedes de , Rocha Pollyana Nibbering Ferreira da , Maciel Gyl Everson de Souza , Teixeira Marcelo Weinstein , Filho Leucio Duarte Vieira , Palma Mariza Brandão , Soares Anísio Francisco
Published: June 2024

The indiscriminate use of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) causes harm to several systems such as reproductive, hepatic, skeletal muscle, endocrine, renal, cardiovascular and dermatological. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the effects on the morphology of the heart of sedentary rats and athletic rats using stanozolol. For this purpose, 40 male Wistar rats, 90 days old, were used, subdivided into four vehicle control groups (CV), control treated with stanozolol (CT), exercise vehicle (EV) and the exercise group treated with stanozolol (ET). Stanozolol was applied at a dosage of 20 mg/kg/week for 8 weeks intramuscularly, the training protocol consisted of swimming, five times a week, for nine consecutive weeks. Histological slides were prepared from the animals' left ventricle and analyzes were carried out under light microscopy. There were no histological changes in the morphology of the heart in sedentary animals and athletes, both using stanozolol.
An Overview of Lean Six Sigma management applications in research animals facilities
Authors: Freire Isabel Maria Alexandre , Repolêz Aline , Almeida Edna , Pereira-Guizzo Camila
Published: June 2024

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is recognized as a continuous improvement methodology that enhances operational processes by reducing waste, variability, and costs, while increasing the quality of products and services. Originating in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, it has been implemented in healthcare over the past three decades to improve operational performance, costs and excellence. In animal research facilities, LSS was first reported at Seattle Children’s Hospital, where tools and methods were applied in administrative and research support services. The objective of this study was to characterize the current knowledge regarding the application of LSS tools in animal research facilities, identifying the benefits and limitations of these practices. A database search identified 227 publications, of which 11 were selected. The results showed that LSS has notable applicability and should be incorporated associated with initiatives for cultural and organizational change despite limitations as resistance to implementation and difficulty in sustainment the gains.
The Divine Singularity: Unity and Oneness in Islam
Authors: Muhammad Sohail Asghar (Corresponding Author)  , Kashif Mahmood Saqib
Published: June 2024

Man, a naturally inquisitive being, is profoundly emphasized by the holy Quran to observe the signs (ayat) of the Almighty in both the natural world and human existence, recognizing the interconnectedness of all the creation in the universe. This dual focus not only promotes a holistic approach to comprehending God but also reflects His unity and singularity (Tawhid). This research underscores the significance of acknowledging God’s signs and appreciating the interrelatedness of all the creations. It will not only enhance our spiritual development but will also be beneficial for the entire eco-system, reenforcing our role as the guardians of the natural world.
PEYZAJ TASARIMI SUNUM TEKNİKLERİNDE YAPAY ZEKÂ UYGULAMALARININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: Benliay Ahmet , Kiliç Aybüke
Published: June 2024

Yapay zekâ teknolojilerindeki gelişmeler ve bu teknolojilerin tasarım ve peyzaj mimarlığındaki uygulamaları, son zamanlarda en dikkat çeken konulardan bir tanesi haline gelmiştir. Yapay zekâ uygulamaları birçok alanda kullanılmakta olup, en kolay ve erişilebilir uygulamalarından bir tanesi metinden görüntü oluşturma teknolojisidir. Bu çalışmada, yapay zekâ teknolojilerinin peyzaj tasarımı sunum tekniklerinde potansiyel kullanımı ve getirdiği yenilikler, akademisyen, işveren, çalışan ve öğrencilerden oluşan 80 kullanıcıdan oluşan bir uzman grubu ile ele alınmıştır. Araştırma bulguları, yapay zekâ ile oluşturulan görsellerin peyzaj tasarım sürecinde çeşitli avantajlar sunduğunu, ancak henüz beklenen seviyeye tam olarak ulaşmadığını göstermektedir. Yine de yapay zekâ destekli görsellerin tasarımcılara hızlı ve yaratıcı çözümler sunarak zaman ve maliyet tasarrufu sağladığı ve işverenler ile öğrenciler tarafından daha fazla benimsendiği belirlenmiştir. Görüntü oluşturmak için kullanılacak metnin içeriğinin detaylandırılması gerektiği ve az detay içeren metin yerine daha belirgin, net ve amaca yönelik metin dizilerinin kullanılması gerektiği görülmüştür. Teknolojinin sürekli gelişimi, kullanıcıların sürekli öğrenme ve adaptasyon içinde olmasını zorunlu kılmaktadır. Bu teknolojilerin gelecekte daha çok kullanılacağı gerçeğinde hareketle, buna uygun eğitim ve öğretim faaliyetlerinin yapılması ve peyzaj mimarlarına tanıtılması büyük önem taşımaktadır.
Batı Avrupa Müzik Geleneğinde Müzik Ve Melankoli İlişkisine Tarihsel Bir Bakış
Authors: Tarı Emre
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışma Batı Avrupa kültür tarihinde müzik ve melankoli fenomenlerinin birbirleri ile ilişkilendirilme biçimlerini düşüncenin paradigmatik evrimi ışığında takip etmeye çalışmaktadır. Buna göre en azından Rönesans dönemi ve Barok döneme kadar müzik ve melankoli arasındaki ilişkilendirmeler antik tıp geleneğinin medikal bağlamında terapötik ve patojenik nitelikler taşıyan dışsal bir karakter taşımaktadır. Müzik bu dönemlere kadar estetik bir dışavurum tarzı olmaktan çok evrensel harmoniyi işaret eden ve çoğunlukla matematik ve retorikle ilişkili bir bilim olarak değerlendirilmesi nedeniyle antik tıp geleneği içerisinde beden sıvılarındaki bir dengesizliği ifade eden melankoliye karşı palyatif bir tedbir olarak kullanılagelmiştir. Rönesans dönemiyle birlikte melankoli bireysel bir patolojiden ziyade bu dünyada bulunmanın anlamları üzerinden gelişen tefekküre dayalı bir yaşamın amblemi olarak kolektif bir duyguyu imlemeye başladığında estetik ilginin merkezi unsurlarından biri haline gelir. Edebi ve figüratif sanatların merkezi temalarından biri haline gelen melankoli böylelikle müziğin de ilgisini çekmeye başlar. Barok dönem boyunca mimetik sanat anlayışına bağlı kalan müzik, melankoli temasını kendi araçları ile temsil ve taklit etmeye çalışır. Romantik dönemle birlikte gerçekleşen şey ise melankolinin müziğin bir teması olmaktan çok ona nüfuz etmeye başlamasıdır. Bilhassa enstrümantal müziğin içerdiği soyut anlatım araçları ile estetik alımlamasındaki yükseliş, gelişen benlik algısı ve değişen zaman kavrayışı ile modern benlik paradoksu için eşsiz bir ifade aracı sağlar. Bu bakımdan bu çalışmada sorgulanan bir diğer unsur, temsile direnen nüanslı ve özsel bir insanlık durumu olarak melankolinin kendisini ifade etmek için uygun bir dil yaratması bağlamında enstrümantal müziğin antromorfik öznesi olarak değerlendirilip değerlendirilemeyeceğidir.
The effect of audit training in universities on the audit expectation gap
Authors: Dung Nguyen Ngoc Khanh
Published: June 2024

The audit expectation gap (AEG) is a phenomenon where there is a difference between what people expect of auditors and what they can do. This research was conducted in 2023 with 336 university students in Vietnam to assess the effect of university training on the AEG related to auditors'  responsibilities. The reliability of the scale and the average difference between student groups were tested using SPSS 29 software. The results showed that AEG exists among accounting students who have studied auditing subjects. Most of these students have higher expectations than other students. This  study also revealed that the university's auditing program and auditing courses effectively narrowed the AEG to two in nine auditor's responsibilities and one in nine auditor's responsibilities, respectively. However, it is important to note that these changes were only cognitive. Students still expect auditors to fulfill crucial responsibilities such as detecting fraud, predicting bankruptcy, evaluating ongoing operations and serving as the "family doctor" of the enterprise. Therefore, training for students can help narrow the AEG about certain audit responsibilities. A better approach is to strengthen the responsibility and authority of auditors. The future of the audit profession depends on the demands of stakeholders and the capabilities of the profession. The auditing profession must accept new demands for auditor responsibilities in the new context. This also has implications for audit bodies in narrowing the audit expectation gap in Vietnam.
Social media or word of mouth: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Putri Kinkin Yuliaty Subarsa , Setiawan Benni , Fathurahman Heri
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine how public opinions about maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic are influenced by social media and word-of-mouth (WOM). The research method used is a quantitative approach. This research was conducted in Jakarta by collecting data through the distribution of questionnaires to 200 respondents. The respondents were selected through a purposive sampling technique with several characteristics. Hypothesis testing in this study uses multiple linear regression analysis. The findings of this study show that there is a significant influence between social media and WOM on people's healthy lifestyles during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is indicated by the results of the regression equation which shows a positive correlation. In other words, health promotion during the COVID-19 pandemic is influenced by social media and WOM. The study also concluded that during the COVID -19 pandemic, people relied heavily on opinion leaders in their communities and on social media which they followed. This is due to the impact of technological advances. They are used to accessing social media for health information. So the role of WOM is very influential in people's attitudes towards healthy living. This research has implications for the healthy lifestyles of people in Indonesia. In addition, interpersonal WOM communication strategies are important in building a society that values healthy lifestyles after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aprendizagem do jogo nas aulas de educação física nos três primeiros anos do ensino fundamental
Authors: Oliveira Fábio Fontes de , Souza Júnior Marcílio , Melo Flávio Dantas Albuquerque , Lorenzini Ana Rita
Published: June 2024

Esta produção analisou a aprendizagem do conteúdo Jogo nas aulas de Educação Física com estudantes dos três anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental. Para tanto, realizou-se uma investigação das aproximações com a dialética materialista, operando com a pesquisa-ação no trabalho de campo, com registros no diário de campo e seminários, tendo como categorias analíticas: contradição, realidade e possibilidade. Os resultados revelaram a apropriação do conteúdo pelas crianças investigadas segundo os objetivos propostos. Ratifica-se que a educação escolar deve cumprir o seu papel de humanizar as crianças em idade escolar, devendo a educação comprometer-se com a elevação da consciência como uma base para a transformação social. A formação da consciência inicia com a captação da representação dos conceitos do senso comum, empíricos.  Os estudos sobre o desenvolvimento do psiquismo humano contribuem para a compreensão e explicação da aprendizagem do jogo, destacando que a atividade guia para as crianças em idade escolar se configura na atividade de estudo. Concluiu-se que, nos três primeiros anos do ensino fundamental, a realidade - aprendizagem do jogo e brincadeiras, mediada por um ensino organizado na perspectiva da Educação Física Crítico-Superadora e, tendo como atividade guia o estudo, possibilitou o desenvolvimento psíquico e a prática social das crianças em apreço.  A elaboração do pensamento e a verbalização dos estudantes neste campo de pesquisa evidenciam ações mentais de análise e síntese, comparações, pensamento crítico, adequadas ao nível dos sujeitos investigados. A contradição gerou o salto qualitativo que efetivou a formação das representações e o início da sistematização de generalizações sobre o conteúdo Jogo.
Atualização de informações oriundas da cartografia digital por meio de sensores imageadores embarcados em sistema aéreo remotamente pilotado
Authors: Ramalho Breno da Silva , Nagalli André , Romano Cezar Augusto , Angelis Neto Generoso de , Passig Karina Querne de Carvalho
Published: June 2024

O uso de Aeronave Remotamente Pilotada - ARP por parte das empresas da construção civil cresceu e com o avanço das geotecnologias vem proporcionando o aumento na qualidade posicional dos produtos cartográficos e avaliar a precisão de tais produtos é importante. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a possibilidade de realizar a atualização geoespacial por meio de imagens obtidas por ARP, utilizando dados da cartografia digital cadastradas no Sistema Unificado do Processo de Obras – OPUS, do Exército Brasileiro, em conformidade com a legislação cartográfica nacional. Esta é uma pesquisa de estudo de caso e apresenta um procedimento metodológico que possui inúmeras fases, destacando-se a atualização dos dados digitais e análise crítica das informações geoespaciais por meio de cálculos estatísticos. O estudo possui duas áreas de atuação chamadas de experimentos 1 e 2. Como resultados verificou-se que as discrepâncias planimétricas calculadas, para os experimentos apresentaram bons valores para suas acurácias posicionais, respectivamente: média de 5,8 cm e 4,3 cm, desvio padrão de 2,8 cm e 1,9 cm, RMS de 6,4 cm e 4,7 cm. Por meio de cálculos estatísticos foi feita a avaliação da acurácia posicional das ortoimagens, sendo consideradas acuradas posicionalmente. Foram classificadas como Classe A de acordo com o PEC-PCD, com suas precisões planimétricas satisfatórias (Erro Médio Quadrático - RMS), atendendo às duas condições do Decreto-Lei nº 89.817/ET-ADGV. Assim, os dados são não tendenciosos e precisos espacialmente, para a escala de 1:1.000, para ambos os experimentos, além da atualização geoespacial de 100% dos dados oriundos do sistema OPUS.
A importância da equipe multiprofissional no tratamento de doenças neuromusculares raras
Authors: Davico Clarissa de Araujo , Gouvea Elisa Gutman , Almeida Vívian Pinto de , Pinheiro Patrícia Gomes , Canelhas Stephanie de Freitas , Souza Rayanne da Silva , Hammerle Mariana Beiral , Sales Deborah Santos , Pires Karina Lebeis
Published: June 2024

As doenças raras são aquelas que acometem até sessenta e cinco indivíduos a cada cem mil habitantes. Cerca de 80% (oitenta) dessas doenças são de etiologia genética. Dados da Organização Mundial de Saúde sugerem que, no mundo, cerca de quatrocentos milhões de pessoas sofrem com essas desordens. No Brasil, é estimado que aproximadamente treze milhões de brasileiros e seus familiares convivem com doenças raras. Apesar do número expressivo de pacientes, o diagnóstico e tratamento das doenças raras ainda é um desafio. No que tange às doenças neuromusculares raras, o problema é ainda mais grave, já que a demora no diagnóstico dificulta bastante o início de qualquer tipo de tratamento, como por exemplo na esclerose lateral amiotrófica e a amiotrofia muscular espinhal. A maioria dessas enfermidades não possuem tratamento curativo, sendo o suporte multidisciplinar fundamental para a reabilitação e melhoria da qualidade de vida desses pacientes. Nesse cenário, é preciso uma rede de apoio para que familiares, cuidadores, e principalmente paciente para que sejam acolhidos em um serviço de qualidade. Este trabalho tem o objetivo de esclarecer e enfatizar a importância de diferentes profissionais da saúde no atendimento multidisciplinar dos pacientes com doenças raras, acompanhados em um mesmo ambulatório, de forma interdisciplinar. Destacamos a atuação da fisioterapia na indicação de órteses e equipamentos de ventilação não invasiva noturna; fonoaudiologia e  nutrição, voltadas para a prevenção da sarcopenia e indicação precoce de gastrostomia; a psicologia, cuidando de pacientes, familiares e equipe; e neuropsicologia, detectando precocemente possíveis distúrbios cognitivos no manejo e acompanhamento das doenças raras neuromusculares.