bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING LEVELS OF CRUDE PALM OIL USING FUZZY MADM (MULTIPLE ATTRIBUTE DECISION MAKING) USING THE SAW (SIMPLE ADDTIVE WEIGHTING) METHOD
Authors: Furqan Mhd , Nasution Yusuf Ramadhan , Irsyad Fauzan
Published: February 2023

PT.UKINDO BLANKHAN – POM is one of many large oil palm plantations that produces crude palm oil. The quality requirements for palm oil used as a raw material in the food industry and the non-food industry are distinct. Consequently, authenticity, purity, freshness, and other aspects need to be given more thought. The crude palm oil content is still selected manually in the processing section. It is challenging to process this, and it does not completely rule out the possibility of assessment errors. Based on the assessment above, determining high-quality oil frequently presents challenges, particularly when it comes to valuing crude oil levels or aspects in accordance with quality and standards. In light of these issues, a system that can assist in determining the level and quality of raw oil is required. Consequently, developing a method for determining the content of crude palm oil using Fuzzy MultiAttributeDecision Making and Simple Additive Weighting methods. The Fuzzy MultiAttribute Decision Making methodiisiused toifind alternativesifrom a number of alternativesiwith predeterminedicriteria. Whileithe Simple Additive Weighting methodiis usedito rank theiexisting alternatives. Theiresults ofithis studylcan belused asla tooliin makingldecisions tolget a good oil content.

 
Compressive Failure Behaviour of Kevlar Epoxy and Glass Epoxy Composite Laminates Due to the Effect of Cutout Shape and Size with Variation in Fiber Orientations
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Mali Mohamad , Azlan Aina Atiqah ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Mohammad Musa Nur Nadhirah Syafiqa ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Arifin Siti Sufiah ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Mahmud Jamaluddin ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA
Published: February 2023

The increasing trendof constructing componentsmade of composite laminates is due tothe flexibility intailoring their properties and high strength-to-weight ratio. Nevertheless, most practical components involve cutout features for fastening and these cutouts could significantly reduce the strength of the laminate. Due to its importance, many studies were conducted to study the effect of circular cutouts however, there is lack of information regarding the effect of various cutout shapes. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the compressive failure behaviour of Kevlar Epoxy and Glass Epoxy composite laminates due to different cutout shapes and sizes with variation in fiber orientations. Finite element software, ANSYS were used to simulate the deformation and failure behaviour of the laminates under compressive load. Prior to that, mesh convergence analysis and numerical validation were performed. Failure analysis was conducted for various cutout shapes (square cutout, diamond cutout, and circular) and size, based on Maximum Stress Theory. The results show that the existence of the cutouts on the composite laminates have reduced up to ten times the strength of the laminated composite plates. This information regarding the failure behaviour is important when designing components made of composite laminates under compression.
FEA Modelling of Externally-Strengthened Concrete Beam with CFRP Plates Under Flexural Test
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Maulana Malik Ridwan , Ahmad Hilton ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Mansor Hazrina ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA
Published: February 2023

This study concentrates on FEA modelling of concrete beam strengthened with externally bondedCFRP lates under bending by using Traction Separation Law (TSL) as constitutive law to require maximum cohesive stress and fracture energy values. The FEA models were developed following experimental work reported by Al-Rousan et al. [23] and Ding et al. [22]. Combination of two numerical techniques were adopted, i.e., Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM) and Cohesive Zone Method (CZM) assigned within cracked beam region and adhesive layer respectively. The consistence of FEA beam deformations to capture debonding failure as seen during experimental observations and load-displacement was evaluated accordingly. Additionally, combination of XFEM-CZM techniques provides good strength predictions with experimental dataset. It is clearly shown that the failure mode exhibited are determined by testing method, CFRP width and CFRP length. CFRP sheets provides a significant contribution to concrete ductility, which is noticeable in longest CFRP sheet. All testing series were examined, the discrepancies of less than 25% were found. Note that current approach used calibrated fracture energy values from similar concrete grade and CFRP plates, however better prediction can be produced if fracture energy values were independently determined from experimental set-up.
Tiempos nebulosos. Crisis de la democracia, clima autoritario e indeterminación conceptual
Authors: Lesgart Cecilia
Published: February 2023

El «malestar con la democracia» -expresión típica que expresaba en la década del 80 del siglo XX la insatisfacción por sus promesas incumplidas- hasta nuestros días, el argu- mento se complejizado. Vivimos una época autoritaria. Los significados con los que se nutre este concepto son variados, aunque un primer sentido es el del movimiento inverso al de la «tercera ola» democrática anun- ciada por Huntington, a la que le sobrevino esta «tercera ola de autocratización. En este texto se ofrecen reflexiones de orden conceptual e histórico, que se nutren del pensamiento politológico de nuestros días así como de los aportes de los colegas argentinos, uruguayos y españoles que escriben en este mismo número de la revista.
Las «nuevas» derechas en América Latina y el Poder Judicial: Guerras jurídicas y estado de excepción en el siglo XXI
Authors: Prego Florencia
Published: February 2023

En el siglo XXI las «nuevas» derechas en América Latina se vieron compelidas a reconfigurar sus estrategias de acción política ante el paso del ciclo progresista-populista en la región. En efecto, tanto el Poder Legis- lativo como el Poder Judicial devinieron en espacios políticos e institucionales clave para nuclearse y dotar de legalidad sus estrategias de intervención política, sean golpes de Estado de nuevo tipo (neogolpismo) o guerras jurídicas, respectivamente. En este contexto, el Poder Judicial comenzó a ocupar un lugar destacado en la agenda política e intelectual y un espacio central en la opinión pública. El presente artículo busca analizar la impor- tancia que guardan en las agendas de investigación las guerras jurídicas. La hipótesis que guía nuestro análisis es que en el siglo XXI el Poder Judicial y las «nuevas» derechas sentaron las condiciones de posibilidad para la constitución de situaciones de excepción a través de las guerras jurídicas con el objetivos de inhibir, proscribir o desplazar a dirigentes políticos que propiciaron procesos de cambio social en la región a los efectos de consagrar un nuevo orden social.
التطور الجيوبوليتيكي للشرق الاوسط بعد الحرب العالمية الثانية في المنظور الجغرافي
Authors: كاظم عباس ا.د وفاء , راضي طلفاح أ.د حبيب
Published: February 2023

بعد الحرب العالمية الثانية اختلف الباحثون في تحديد جغرافية الشرق الاوسط لاسباب سياسية ومتطلبات دولية للقوى الفاعلة التي ظهرت، وابعاد جغرافية في الشرق الاوسط تشكل منطقة القلب واخرى مناطق هامشية، والتسمية لها ابعاد سلبية على الوطن العربي فهي وسيلة للتفكيك واضعاف المقومات، وتنطلق مشكلة البحث حول طبيعة الغايات الجيوبوليتيكية التي يخفيها مصطلح الشرق الاوسط، ثم ما اثر القوى الاقليمية في الوطن العربي لتثبيت اركان هذا المصطلح الجديد، في حين يهدف البحث لتوضيح ما يجري من مشاريع تفتيت وتفكيك للدول داخل المنطقة العربية بشكل خاص، لكون الصراعات في المنطقة ذات طبيعة ايدولوجية لذا لابد من تحليل الافكار جيوبوليتيكياً وتحديد طبيعة الممارسات في المنطقة.

بعد الحرب العالمية الثانية اختلف الباحثون في تحديد جغرافية الشرق الاوسط لاسباب سياسية ومتطلبات دولية للقوى الفاعلة التي ظهرت، وابعاد جغرافية في الشرق الاوسط تشكل منطقة القلب واخرى مناطق هامشية، والتسمية لها ابعاد سلبية على الوطن العربي فهي وسيلة للتفكيك واضعاف المقومات، وتنطلق مشكلة البحث حول طبيعة الغايات الجيوبوليتيكية التي يخفيها مصطلح الشرق الاوسط، ثم ما اثر القوى الاقليمية في الوطن العربي لتثبيت اركان هذا المصطلح الجديد، في حين يهدف البحث لتوضيح ما يجري من مشاريع تفتيت وتفكيك للدول داخل المنطقة العربية بشكل خاص، لكون الصراعات في المنطقة ذات طبيعة ايدولوجية لذا لابد من تحليل الافكار جيوبوليتيكياً وتحديد طبيعة الممارسات في المنطقة.
فاعلية انموذج تدريسي مقترح في تنمية التفكير المنفتح الفعال لدى طلبة كلية التربية الاساسية
Authors: هلال تقي السالمي م.م ليث
Published: February 2023

رامَ هذا البحث لتوضيح  (فاعلية انموذج تدريسي مقترح في تنمية التفكير المنفتح الفعال لدى طلبة كلية التربية الاساسية) وفق نظرية التعلم البنائي الاجتماعي في التحصيل و لتحقيق ذلك استعمل الباحثان المنهجين الوصفي والتجريبي ، وتضمن نموذج البحث  من (80) طالباً وطالبة من قسم التربية الخاصة في كلية التربية الاساسية – جامعة بابل حيث وصل  عدد طلبة المجموعة التجريبية (40) طالباً وطالبة الذين درسوا وفق الانموذج التدريسي المقترح القائم على نظرية التعلم البنائي الاجتماعي ، وبلغ عدد طلبة المجموعة الضابطة (40) طالبا وطالبة درسوا بالطريقة التقليدية ، كافأ الباحثان في المتغيرات الآتية  ( العمر-  والذكاء - المعرفة السابقة - المستوى الأكاديمي  ، واعد الباحثان اداتين للبحث ، كانت الاداة الأولى اختباراً تحصيلياً تكون من (30) فقرة نوع إختيارمتعدد،،اما الأداة الثانية هي اختبار التفكير المنفتح الفعال وتكون من (36) فقرة ، وأظهرت نتائج البحث وفق الارقام التي تم الحصول عليها  تتجاوز المجموعة التجريبية التي درست على غرار الانموذج التدريسي المقترح القائم على نظرية التعلم البنائي الاجتماعي وقد شمل  طلبة المجموعة الضابطة التي درست على غرار الطريقة التقليدية المعتدة آنذاك في تحصيل لمادة الاحصاء التربوي والتفكير الاحصائي
الإعجاز في لطائف الإشارات للإمام القشيري
Authors: شفيق رشيد منتهى , حسن جميل الأتروشي عز الدين
Published: February 2023

في هذا البحث سوف أتناول احدى مباحث علوم القرآن من خلال تفسير لطائف الإشارات للإمام القشيري وهو الإعجاز وسننظر موقف الإمام القشيري من إثبات إعجاز القرآن الكريم ومراحل التحدي، وسننظر أيضا إلى موقف الإمام القشيري من آيات الإعجاز حول الكون وخلق الإنسان والحيوان، والدلالة العلمية لكل آية منها
E3 in 1995 - video and press sources
Authors: Akmut Camille
Published: February 2023

Introduction to available material on the first E3 (primarily visual and journalistic).
Principles, Functions, Types, and Implementation of Assessments in Schools
Authors: Marzuki Abdul Gafur
Published: February 2023

In general, the various assessments in independent curriculum learning include diagnostic assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments. The independent curriculum assessment has one main function, namely to find out the learning needs, developments, and achievements of students. Based on its function, assessment is divided into three, namely learning assessment, learning assessment, and learning assessment. So far, assessment practices tend to focus on summative assessments which form the basis for completing learning outcomes reports. Assessment results are not used as feedback to improve learning. In the new learning paradigm of the independent curriculum, educators are expected to focus more on formative assessment than summarizing, and use the results of formative assessment for continuous process improvement.
KONSTITUSI SEBAGAI TOLAK UKUR EKSISTENSI NEGARA HUKUM MODERN
Authors: Putri Lilia Eka
Published: February 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memperdalam keahlian mereka terkait penerapan konstitusionalisme di pemerintahan daerah. Prasyarat pemerintah daerah adalah mandiri. Upaya tersebut dapat diimplementasikan dengan cara-cara yang dapat mengoptimalkan produktivitas dan efisiensi energi di pemerintah daerah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam pertimbangan ini adalah kebiasaan analisis pustaka.
KONSTITUSI DAN KONSTITUSIONALISME
Authors: Hafid Siti Rukianah
Published: February 2023

Dalam perkembangannya diwujudkan beberapa negara hukum bahwa isi konstitusi negara-negara tersebut tidak lengkap Dekrit tentang Pembatasan Kekuasaan dan Pengakuan Hak banyak masyarakat sipil. Muncul gagasan bahwa konstitusi akan mengatur hal seperti itu sebuah pemerintahan konstitusional yang pada dasarnya menyelesaikan sesuatu. Pembatasan pemerintah atau penargetan pemerintah terbatas untuk menjaga ketertiban pemerintahanPenelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kepustakaan. Studi kepustakaan (library research) merupakan ketekunan dalam membaca dan mengumpulkan buku serta artikel dan subjek penelitian. Di Indonesia sudah dilaksanakan bahkan sebelum reformasi yakni UUD 1945 diundangkan. Ini memposisikan MPR sebagai lembaga tertinggi nasional. Dalam sistem seperti itu, Aturan adalah lembaga tertinggi, bukan konstitusi. Setelah restrukturisasi. Kedudukan MPR bukan lagi sebagai lembaga tertinggi negara tetapi setara. Lembaga ketatanegaraan lain yang sejenis terikat dengan mekanisme “checks and balances” Atau mereka saling menyeimbangkan dan memantau satu sama lain. Ketika konstitusi dibentuk, yang setidaknya berisi dua bagian utama.
Mengaji Pembukaan Cupu Kiai Panjala
Authors: Maknun Moch Lukluil
Published: February 2023

Kajian ini telah berupaya mengumpulkan sumber lisan dan teks tertulis yang mengisahkan riwayatasal mula ritual pembukaan Cupu Kiai Panjala yang ternyata memiliki beberapa variasi meskipun tetapmemiliki benang merah yang sama. Selanjutnya, kajian ini juga telah berupaya tidak hanya mengungkapmakna dan nilai dari ritual ini seperti nilai kebersamaan dan kekeluargaan yang tercermin dari prosesiberkumpul dan makan bersama, tetapi melalui telaah kritis kesejarahan dan sumber lisan juga berupayamengaitkan dengan nilai keagamaan serta argumen yang menguatkan bahwa ritual ini tidak tepat jikadiklaim mengandung bidah atau mendekati kemusyrikan. Hal ini tercermin dari sumber riwayat yangmasih terkait dengan tokoh Sunan Kalijaga, juga redaksi doa yang dibaca.
Differential expression of RET tyrosine kinase in cancers of the breast.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: February 2023

Breast cancer affects women at relatively high frequency (1). We mined published and public microarray datasets (2, 3) to determine in an unbiased fashion and at the level of the transcriptome genes most differentially expressed in the primary tumors of patients with breast cancer. We found significant differential expression of the gene encoding RET in human breast cancer. RET mRNA was present at significantly higher quantities in tumors of the breast as compared to tumors and cell lines from all other organ sites. RET functions as a neurotrophic tyrosine kinase and proto-oncogene and may be relevant in therapeutic targeting in human breast cancer.
Expert Commentary: Thoughts on Orthorexia Nervosa and Its Assessment
Authors: Meule Adrian
Published: February 2023

This is a preprint of a book chapter that has been published by Cambridge University Press asMeule, A. (2024). Expert Commentary: Thoughts on Orthorexia Nervosa and Its Assessment. In A. Brytek-Matera (Ed.), Orthorexia Nervosa: Current Understanding and Perspectives (pp. 72–74). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
In memory of professor Leonid Vladimirovich Berezin
Authors:   Omsk State Agrarian University named after P.A. Stolypin, Azarenko Yu.A. , Boyko V.S. ,   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "Omsk Agrarian Research Center"
Published: February 2023

The article provides basic information about the scientific and pedagogical activities of Professor of Omsk State Agrarian University, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences Berezin Leonid Vladimirovich. Brief information is given about his studies and work at the Omsk Agricultural Institute named after S.M. Kirov, Siberian Research Institute of Agriculture, Omsk State Agrarian University. The contribution of the scientist to the study of solonetzic soils in the south of West Siberia and their chemical reclamation is also described. The L.V. Berezin’s research of the soil cover using remote sensing of the Earth are highlighted as well.
The Impact of Service Quality on Customer Loyalty in Government Banks in Nepal
Authors: Dahal Bhushan
Published: February 2023

Service Quality is the strategic tool to reinforce competitive advantage and increased profitability in business. The Service Sector, including Banks, is using this strategic component to attract and retain customers, as they have to provide service carefully because of the availability of banks. This study aims to examine the relationship between service quality and customer loyalty in public banks in Nepal. A SERVQUAL model evaluates and identifies service quality dimensions that impact customer loyalty. During the research, questionnaires were sent out to customers, and 316 valid responses were recorded from public banks in Kathmandu. We conducted regression and correlation analyses on the collected data to test some hypotheses. After analyzing the data, we concluded that reliability, responsiveness, and empathy significantly impact customer loyalty. In contrast, tangibility and assurance have insignificant relation to customer loyalty in the public banking sector of Nepal. The finding of this study will add significant wisdom to policymakers of both public and private banks of Nepal and Asia to develop strategies to get a competitive advantage.
Socio-economic Impact of Caste Based Organization in and out of that Caste in Lalitpur Metropolitan (Reference to Jyapu Society)
Authors: Awale Sushil
Published: February 2023

Jayapu s are considered as first settlers of the Kathmandu valley but from the middle age they have been exploited and suppressed. Jyapu Society (Jyapu Samaj) was established in 1994 in Lalitpur Municipality comprising of 40 areas/toles and member population of around 70 thousand with the objective to uplift Jyapu community. This organization is working in the field of economic upliftment, education, health, cultural preservation, maintaining peace, security and discipline in the community, curtail unsuitable traditional behavioral, bring unity among Jyapu s and keep coordinated to other communities. In the descriptive study on impact of Jyapu society, the study finds 71% Jyapu s realize the economic benefits from Jyapu society but 30% non Jyapu s are skeptical about it. Therefore, Jyapu society must be cautious in its activities so it does not offend other communities.
Affective Commitment among Faculties According to Academic Qualification and Faculty Group in Higher Education in Nepal
Authors: Kharel Shreekrishna
Published: February 2023

This article deals with the fundamental issues of affective commitment of faculties in higher education in Nepal. The main objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between faculty’s academic qualification and faculty group on affective commitment in faculty in higher education organizations. This follows a questionnaire survey of variables with a five-point Likert and uses mean, standard deviation, t/f test and Cronbach’s Alpha for analytical tools. The analyzed result shows a positive relationship between academic qualification and affective commitment. The analysis shows that higher qualification groups (PhD and M.Phil) are more emotionally attached  than fewer qualification groups. The study shows no significant effect of faculty group on affective commitment. The sectoral sampling adequacy and a number of organizations represented in a survey may limit the general implication of results despite its analytical soundness. Moreover, may this study be originally picturesque and construes pre-cast for the future scenarios of the studied issues.
Factors Affecting Consumer Purchase Intentions of Organic Products in Lalitpur District
Authors: Shrestha Ranu Maiya
Published: February 2023

This study aims to identify consumer buying behaviour towards organic foods in the Lalitpur district. The specific objectives of this study are to study the awareness of consumer buying behaviour toward organic foods and to identify the factors that affect consumer buying behaviour towards organic foods Nepalese market. This study uses descriptive and inferential analysis based on primary data. The survey method is used as a closed-end questionnaire research method. Each variable is measured using 5-point Likert scales. Both descriptive and inferential analysis were used as statistical tools for the analysis in this study, 200 sample sizes have been used to analyse consumer buying behaviour toward organic food foods in Sunakothi, Thecho, and Chapagau of Lalitpur district. The results indicate that consumers have a positive awareness of organic foods. Thus, it concluded that respondents’ awareness level was good while buying organic foods. Based on the result, health-conscious, environment conscious, price, and taste awareness affect consumer buying behaviour towards organic foods. Consumer awareness level is quite well about organic foods. The majority of respondents were conscious of their health while buying organic foods. Most consumers feel that organic foods prices are higher than conventional foods. This study concluded that the Nepalese market was aware of organic foods. The awareness level of consumers was quite good.
Roles, Responsibilities and Challenges of Guthi Sansthan (Corporation) for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage in Nepal
Authors: Subedi Salik Ram
Published: February 2023

Having diverse cost and ethnicity, language and culture, Nepal is rich in cultural heritage. The paper's main aim is to illustrate the roles and responsibilities of the Guthi Sansthan for the conservation of cultural heritage in Nepal and the challenge it faces. Guthi is an example of a cooperative system. Guthi Sansthan, a government body is more responsible for preserving and managing Nepal's tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The finding reveals Guthi Sansthan has a leading role in heritage conservation. However, the Guthi still survives and continues as a significant informal heritage conservation system underlining these indigenous systems’ resilience. Many significant heritage places and monuments are now in crisis due to the government policies and encroachment of different organizations and institutions. Therefore, it is essential to recognise the significant value and contribution of Guthi Sansthan for the sustainable heritage conservation and management of cultural heritage by different agencies, including government, policymakers, and practitioners.
Corporate Finance Practices in Nepal
Authors: Chhetri Raju Basnet
Published: February 2023

The objective of the study is to explore the practises of capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure , and dividend policy adopted by firms in Nepal and to examine whether the practises differ with respect to various demographic variables like firms size, sector, and leverage. The study follows quantitative approach and descriptive research design. Survey was conducted during the month of July and August, 2020 to a population of 978 Nepalese firms with a response rate of nearly 10.33 per cent.
The findings on capital budgeting practises of corporate Nepal show a strong preference for non-discounted methods like break even analysis and profitability. The majority of respondents use a WACC as an appropriate discount rate when evaluating any potential investment decision. The scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis of the most widely used techniques for project risk analysis. The Nepalese firms calculate their cost of equity based on regulatory requirement followed by investors requirements. Debt from financial institutions is the most preferred source of finance almost 80% of Nepalese firms have target dividend payout ratio and majority of firms focus on absolute level of dividend than dividend changes.
Financial Development and Economic Growth Nexus
Authors: Tandan Laxman , Khanal Khagashyor , Kafle Ananta Raj
Published: February 2023

This paper attempts to examine the Nexus between finance growth by indigenised economic growth, financial development, fixed gross capital, foreign direct investment, total trade, population and remittance for Nepal during the period from 1981-2021. Using ARDL, there exists evidence of co-integration among the variables used in the model, based on ARDL model and causality test, suggests that there is long run relationship and long run adjustment in short run. Furthermore, the result also point out that fixed gross capital and total trade on not contributed to achieve economic growth in the Nepalese context. Both the sustainability diagnostic and residual diagnosis test indicates that the estimation is free from spurious form.
Variation of Displacement Fields for Great Earthquakes due to Rectangular Fault System
Authors: Yadav Ramhit
Published: February 2023

The expressions for the displacement fields produced by a finite rectangular fault associated with great earthquakes are explained by elastic theory of dislocation. The variation of displacement fields has been estimated by considering the elastic half-space in contact with traction free boundary and varying depth, distance from top to bottom of the fault. It is also carried out in an infinite elastic medium. Also, the variation of displacement fields with the distance from fault especially for strike slip fault shows that even if different fault length and approximately equal magnitudes, the variation of displacement fields with the distance from the fault is almost the same in the case of great earthquakes viz. San Francisco (1906) and Bihar-Nepal (1934).
Practice and Challenges of Online Science Teaching at Higher Education During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Yadav Rajeswer Prasad
Published: February 2023

The education system is adversely affected by COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal. This study particularly focused to find the existing ICT competencies of science teachers in online teaching-learning and challenges faced to teach during COVID-19. The study followed the quantitative descriptive research design in which all teachers of science of constituent and affiliated campuses of Siraha that run science and technology and science education were selected through census method. A total of 36 science teachers were selected from 3 campuses, one constituent, two affiliated campuses. Closed and structured questionnaires were also used for the collection of data. The obtained data were interpreted by using statistical tools like percentage, mean, standard deviation, correlation, significance through spearman's rho rank order correlation coefficient, bivariate analysis between independent and dependent variables by using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.The result showed that almost all teachers had basic requirement of ICT tools and their operating knowledge. One-third had ICT training/ certificate of ICT but only below 20 percentages really practiced it in teaching-learning. The traditional concept of physical mode of teaching, ICT infrastructures, poor ICT capacity, lack of incentives and in adequate ICT friendly environment are major challenges for effective online teaching.
Michel Foucault's Theory and its Educational Implication for Science Learning in the Nepalese Context
Authors: Koirala Kamal Prasad , Gurung Gem Prasad
Published: February 2023

This paper focuses on the concept of discourse, power, reflective practise and construction of knowledge and its importance for non-positivist research in the postcolonial era to empower learners. At the same time, different concepts of discourse, power, reflective practise and construction of knowledge are used to recognise their choice clearly. This paper, therefore, aims to clarify the conceptual basis of working with discourses, power, reflective practises and knowledge construction based on the philosophical roots of social theory in the research in the present context of science teaching Foucault theory can be applied to develop the capacity to critique their traditional materialistic reality learning approaches and empower science students to learn science through discourse, seminar, fieldwork and project work to retain the potential for reflectivity and critical argument; and reconfigure being contextual of Nepalese scenario.
Kumal Children Schooling: History, Culture and Parents' Perception
Authors: Khatri Hikamat Bahadur
Published: February 2023

This paper aims to analyse how history, culture and parents’ perception influenced childrens’ schooling. In the context of Nepal, cultural values and norms are deeply rooted in society. So this study explores how involving children in cultural activities hampers their schooling. The study is based on field data and I organised this study into three key themes, history and tradition of Kumal people, cultural influence in Kumal children schooling and Kumal parents’ perception towards children schooling.
РЕВОЛЮЦИИ И «ЦВЕТНЫЕ РЕВОЛЮЦИИ»: ОБЩЕЕ И ОСОБЕННОЕ
Authors: Корниенко Е. Е. , Ахмед З. М.С.
Published: February 2023

Color revolution is a term introduced and used by the mass media since around 2004 to describe various anti-regime protest movements and accompanying (attempted or successful) changes of government that took place in post-Soviet territory during late 20th — early 21st centuries. It should be noted that use of this term in the present-date media or official political discourse is not limited by the CIS region. Color revolutions that have become one of the most prominent political phenomena of the new millennium having affected many regions worldwide are not only a part of history, but also a material for active scientific reflection of the researchers and public persons in respect of preconditions and underlying causes of such phenomena, which problem becomes ever more topical in the modern world, whereas the so-called “forced democratization” with massive involvement of the up-to-date political technologies and techniques for achievement of the set goals serves as the pretext for interference into interior affairs of the sovereign states. Given that this concept is moving beyond the 21st century and it is possible to project it to somewhat earlier events, we may put a predictable question as to what exactly we mean by the “color revolution”, and in which way any given public unrest and power shift may be added to this group. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the patterns of the studied phenomenon related to destabilization of political environment in the country, explore its main signs and implementation models, specific aspects of the protest movement and power struggle. The article analyzes the theoretical concept of “color revolutions”, investigates whether it is reasonable to consider them as revolutions per se, reviews the new coup technologies in the modern political practices, and identifies their driving forces and mechanisms.
Association between modifiable social determinants and mental health among post-9/11 Veterans: A systematic review
Authors: Kamdar Nipa , Khan Sundas , Brostow Diana P. , Spencer Lia , Roy Sharmily , Sisson Amy , Hundt Natalie E.
Published: February 2023

LAY SUMMARY

Veterans who served post-9/11 face many challenges as they reintegrate into civilian life. Some of these challenges include securing stable housing, adequate food, employment, and social support, all of which are examples of social determinants of health. Veterans are also at risk for mental health conditions. Thus, this systematic review examined published articles to evaluate what is known about the relationship between social determinants and mental health among U.S. Veterans who served post-9/11. Using four large databases, the authors found 28 articles representing 25 unique studies. The identified studies reported on three social determinants of health: 1) housing stability, 2) employment and finances, and 3) social support. Robust evidence indicates that Veterans with strong social support had better mental health. The evidence for other social determinants of health was either weak or lacking. Studies needed stronger methods to measure housing and employment and finances, as well as more robust statistical analysis. In addition, the majority of U.S. Veterans who participated in the studies were non-Hispanic white men. More research on a wider range of social determinants — such as food security, education, and transportation — that uses stronger study methods is needed. Future research also needs to intentionally include Veterans from diverse racial and ethnic groups.
Analysis and evaluation of indicators of the development of the food industry of Kazakhstan
Authors: Baizholova R. , Shmarlouskaya H. , Sarzhanov D. , Amangeldiyeva Zh.
Published: February 2023

Object: For any state, the development of the food and processing industry is a strategically important task, since this industry is responsible for ensuring food security. The study of the development of the food industry is relevant today due to the fact that there is an uneven development of the territory due to the geographical location of the regions, the level of technological development and innovation potential. The results of the functioning of food industry enterprises in conditions of fierce competition are largely determined by the pace of introduction of scientific and technological progress into production, which makes it possible to produce products in demand, reduce their cost, increase profits and profitability. For the normal functioning of food industry enterprises and ensuring food security, it is necessary to increase the level of use of innovative technologies and more productive equipment.Methods: A historical, statistical, systematic and comparative, regression analyses, graphical methods of displaying the study results. Results: This paper analyzes the main indicators of the food industry, the use of fixed assets and investments. In the industry, due to the fact that some of the fixed assets used in the industry are worn out, an analysis of the impact of investments on the production volumes of the food industry is considered.Conclusions: The paper analyzes the influence of factors on the volume of production. According to the study results when investing in the next three years, the option of an increase in manufacturing output by 16.5% is possible.
Audit Activities of the Accounts Committee for Control over Execution of the Republican Budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Analysis and Evaluation of Key Indicators
Authors: Syzdykova E.Zh. , Lambekova A.N. , Syzdykova D.I. , Shakenova G.A.
Published: February 2023

Object: To analyze and evaluate key indicators of audit activities of the Accounts Committee for Control over Execution of the Republican Budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Methods: Statistical methods of analysis and correlation and regression method.Results: By examining key indicators of audit activities of the Accounts Committee for Control over Execution of the Republican Budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan, we revealed the dependence of the number of established violations of the law on the amount of funds covered by the state audit, on the number of objects covered by the state audit, and the number of audit and expert-analytical activities. Authors put forward hypotheses on the presence and direction of the relationship between indicators: Number of Established Violations of the Law, Amount of Funds Covered by the State Audit, Number of Objects Covered by the State Audit and Number of Audit and Expert-Analytical Activities. Correlation and regression analysis was carried out to prove or refute these hypotheses. This analysis confirmed one of the three hypotheses: negative relationship between the number of violations of the law and the number of audit and expert-analytical activities.Conclusions: Key indicators of audit activities of the Accounts Committee for Control over Execution of the Republican Budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan studied on the basis of confirmed hypothesis showed that analysis, evaluation and verification of the effectiveness of management and use of budgetary funds, state assets, and objects of state audit are carried out successfully. This conclusion confirms the purpose of the state audit, which consists in making recommendations to eliminate detected shortcomings. As a result of the state audit, conclusion reflects the short-comings found and the advice on their correction. Concurrently, effective reco mmendations are presented based on the identified shortcomings and proposals for risk management.
Green banking practices worldwide: prospects for Kazakhstan
Authors: Birzhanova A.B. , Nurgaliyeva A.M.
Published: February 2023

Object: The article aims to explore the concept of “green banks” and review current worldwide developments in green banking with the emphasis on the Republic of Kazakhstan.Methods: Qualitative research methods: content analysis, abstraction, comparison, and generalization.Results: The paper explores definitions of “green banking” and categorization of green banking practices. Some of the popular internal and external green banking activities are discussed. The authors found out that currently there is a global trend towards greening the banking sector. However, the scope of available green banking practices varies considerably across different countries and banks. The proposed greenness scale can be used to estimate banks’ activities from “slightly green” to “fully green banks”.Conclusions: While green bonds and green loans are widely discussed in the literature, the topic of green banking is mostly ignored. Since the Republic of Kazakhstan has stepped towards Green Economy, the prospects of green banking should not be neglected. To conform with sustainable development, commercial banks should engage in internal and external green banking practices. Government and responsible agencies (i.e., AIFC) should work closely with the commercial banks in the greening process.
The influence of recreational load on the anti-erosion properties of the soils of park stands
Authors: Maliuha Volodymyr , Minder Victoriia , Sovakov Oleksandr
Published: February 2023

Changes related to urban infrastructure directly affect the ecological environment, including soil properties. The purpose of this study is to investigate the anti-erosion and flow-regulating effect of park stands in complex terrain conditions of Kyiv. Forestry and tax indicators of plantings are established according to recognized tax methods. The upper layers of the soil were studied by determining the hardness, water permeability, density, and humidity on paths and in stands. Soil hardness in plantations increases from 9.1 ± 0.76-10.8 ± 1.01 kg/cm2 to 15.4 ± 0.25-30.8 ± 0.15 kg/cm2 , which is associated with the intensity of trampling them. Therewith, the soil changes from loose to medium loose and even dense. Determination of water permeability also showed a significant discrepancy, from 18.6 ± 0.76-20.6 ± 0.66 mm/min to 1.9 ± 0.10-5.7 ± 0.33 mm/min, respectively. Research has confirmed the inverse correlation between soil hardness and water permeability. The obtained indicators of soil density in the stands (1.12-1.20 g/cm3) and on the paths (1.34-1.66 g/cm3), albeit without sharp differences, in both cases indicate their criticality for further normal development of stands. Changes in soil moisture data in stands (16.9-20.6%) are decreasing in comparison with paths (11.2-12.6%), which also indicates the deterioration of growing conditions. The presence of active roots in the upper thickness of the soil on the control was 5.8-9.8 g, and on the paths, depending on the intensity of trampling, from 0.0 to 2.2 g. The territories under study were surveyed to identify characteristic erosion processes. It was established that the park spaces are in a satisfactory condition and fully perform an anti-erosion effect. The threat of erosion processes occurs on paths of intense load. The results obtained can be used for monitoring and regulating anthropogenic load
Current state of decorative tree plants in ordinary street plantations of Kyiv
Authors: Pikhalo Olesia , Boridchenko Vladyslav
Published: February 2023

An increase in the level of anthropogenic load in urban complexes leads to negative ecological changes in the environment. Urban plantations are able to somewhat smooth out these shortcomings by their influence on the microclimate within the local territory. According to statistical data, every year the indicator of the provision of green spaces for the residents of Kyiv decreases, which, in particular, is caused by the unsatisfactory condition of street plants. The main purpose of the publication is to highlight the results of the research on the assortment of woody plants, to assess their general condition on the busiest streets and avenues of Kyiv, and to provide recommendations for creating a perspective list of plants for urban street landscaping. The article analyzes the data of the inventory, which was conducted within ordinary street plantings in 2021. It was determined that the most common street plantings are Tilia cordata, Aesculus hippocastanum and Populus nigra. A comparative analysis of the main range of plants in the street plantings of Kyiv for 2009 and 2021 was conducted and it was established that the number of and Populus nigra decreased and the percentage of Robinia pseudoacacia, Fraxinus excelsior increased. The assessment of the general state of plants indicates that the largest share of plants is in a satisfactory state – 50%. The best condition was noted in Robinia pseudoacacia, Acer platanoides and Tilia cordata. Attention is drawn to the general condition of woody plants in terms of the percentage of inactive photosynthetic surface and high resistance to urban conditions of Acer platanoides, Fraxinus excelsior and Robinia pseudoacacia is revealed. The analysis of experimental data provides grounds for determining the main and additional range of woody plant species that are recommended for use in street landscaping with further study of their stress resistance
Deneyim tasarımının grafik tasarımı üzerindeki etkisi
Authors: Ergen İsmail
Published: February 2023

Doğasını anladığımız düşünülen basit şeyler bile bir tasarım sürecinden geçmektedir. Tasarım insan ve teknoloji arasında bağlayıcı bir göreve sahiptir. Her teknolojik gelişme, yeni bir hayat biçimi ve deneyim yaratır. Bubağlamda “Deneyim Tasarımı’nın Grafik Tasarımı Üzerindeki Etkisi” başlıklı çalışmada ele alınan konular deneyim tasarımının gündelik hayattaki becerileri, motivasyonları ve beklentileri hangi yönde değiştirdiği ve bu değişime grafik tasarımının nasıl uyum sağladığı şeklinde incelenmiştir. Gelecek üzerine öngörülerde bulunmak isteniyorsa yakın geçmişte başlayan dijital teknolojiye dikkatle bakılıp öncelikle değişim süreci, bunun ne şekilde gerçekleştiği ve hızının incelenmesi gerektiği vurgulanmıştır. Yenilenen grafik tasarımının teknolojiyle birlikte deneyim tasarımını etkileyeceği ve daha nitelikli hale gelmesini sağlayacağı analiz edilmiştir.
Görsel iletişim tasarımı perspektifinden Türkiye’de mikro art sanatının incelenmesi
Authors: Apaydın Salih
Published: February 2023

Bu çalışmada, Mikro Art sanatının Türkiye’de varoluşu ve gelişimi, Mikro Art sanatçısı Hasan Kale çalışmaları örneklemi ile görsel iletişim tasarım bağlamında anlam aktarımı ve görsel göstergeler açısından incelenmiştir. Çalışmada ele alınan çizim ve tasarımlar; tasarım ve çizimlerin okunurluğu, algılanırlığı, biçimsel anlatımı ve anlam aktarımını oluşturan dört kriter temelinde ele alınmıştır. Ayrıca çalışmaların çözümlenmesi aşamasında temel tasarım ilkeleri, Gestalt kuramı ve Roland Barthes’in göstergeleri anlamlandırma odaklı çözümleme yöntemi esas alınarak analiz edilmiştir.
Yeni medya sanatında “kavramsallık” üzerine bir inceleme
Authors: Fidan Muhammed Emir
Published: February 2023

Bu çalışmanın konusu kavramsal sanat ve yeni medya ile olan ilişkisidir. Çalışmada, çağdaş kavramsal sanatın özellikleri ve yeni medya sanatının kavramsal temelleri ele alınmaktadır. Post-kavramsal mefhumunun söz konusu olduğu günümüzde, sanatçılar kavramsal üretimleri için yeni medyadan ve olanaklarıdan yararlanmaktadır. Bu durum, sanatın maddesizleştirilmesi görüşünü farklı bir boyuta taşımıştır. Kavramsal sanat, sanat eseri ve sanatın maddesizleştirilmesi konuları odağında literatür araştırması yapılmış, örnek olarak belirlenen sanatçı ve seçilen eseri incelenmiştir.
Franz Oppenheimer’ın devlet kuramı üzerinden video oyunlarında toplumsal yapılaşma
Authors: Çalık Eser Yeşim
Published: February 2023

Tarih süreci içerisinde yaygın bir eğlence aracı olarak tercih edilen video oyunlar, teknolojinin gelişimi beraberinde dijitalleşmiş ve internet kullanımı beraberinde yaygınlaşmıştır. Günümüzde online video oyunlara ulaşmak kolaylaştığından, video oyunları evrensel bir yapı kazanmıştır. Video oyunu oyuncu kitleleri, gerek ürün olarak sunulan oyunun kendisiyle, gerekse farklı toplumlara ait bireyler arasında fikir alışverişinde bulunabilmektedir. Bunun sonucunda video oyunu tüketici yelpazesi çeşitlendiğinden, konu ve işleniş anlamında oyun-kullanıcı arası kurulan iletişim kaynağının da zenginleşmesi söz konusudur. Video oyunlarının çeşitli sınıf ve kitlelere hitap edebilme yetisi, sunulan içeriklerin bünyesinde toplumsal yapılaşma izlerine rastlanabilmesine olanak sağlamaktadır. Bu çalışmada, oyun kavramının gelişimi beraberinde video oyunlarının günümüzdeki önemine değinilerek bu tür oyunların toplumdaki yeri ve evrensel yapısı irdelenecektir. Devamında Franz Oppenheimer’ın Devlet kuramı ele alınarak toplumsal yapılaşma konusu üzerine durulacaktır. Elde edilen veriler ışığında, örneklem olarak seçilen “Detroit: Become Human” oyununda yer alan Devlet kuramı etkisindeki toplumsal yapılaşma sunumunun analizi gerçekleştirilecektir. Araştırma bünyesinde, verilen örneklem üzerinden Devlet kuramı ile ilişkili toplumsal yapılaşmasının izlerine rastlamak üzerine hareket edilmektedir. Bunun yanı sıra, oyun süresince oyuncunun seçimlerine ait verilerin arşivlenmesi, oyuncu perspektifine yönelik somut veri sağlamaktadır. Dolayısıyla bu araştırma, yalnızca içerik analizi adına değil, bireyin kendi toplumsal yapılaşma içerisindeki tercihlerinin analizi adına da önem taşımaktadır. Toplumsal yapılaşma yönünden gerçekleştirilen içerik analizi sonuçlarına göre, Marcus karakterinin hikaye akışı üzerinden, oyun içeriğinin belirleyici unsurlarından birinin proleteryanın yöneten sınıfa karşı mücadelesi olduğu anlaşılmıştır. İçeriğin yanı sıra, interaktif oynanış özelliği beraberinde oyuncuya seçim şansı sunulmasının, bireye “Devlet” kuramına ve toplumsal yapılaşmaya yönelik düşünmeyi ve karar vermeyi aşıladığı tespit edilmiştir.