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Football Disasters and Pilgrimage: Commemoration through Religious and Non-Religious Ritual and Materiality
Authors: Eade John
Published: April 2024

Although the relationship between religion and football has gained considerable interest during the last twenty years, scant attention has been paid to the relationship between pilgrimage and football. This paper seeks to advance the study of this relationship through an exploration of collective memory about football disasters that throws fresh light on central themes within pilgrimage studies—pilgrimage as both a journey to a sacred place and the performance of diverse rituals at such places. The paper explores, in particular, the ways in which three different tragedies involving English football clubs have been commemorated through journeys to and ritual performance at places seen as sacred to those involved in commemoration—football stadiums and urban spaces, and cathedrals and pilgrimage shrines in England, Germany and Italy. Through this analysis, we seek to show how the commemoration of football disaster is linked to pilgrimage as a process where people seek healing and reconciliation through the public performance of rituals that link the local to the global.
Satellite-Derived Variability of Sea Surface Salinity and Geostrophic Currents off Western Patagonia
Authors: Saldías Gonzalo S. , Figueroa Pedro A. , Carrasco David , Narváez Diego A. , Pérez-Santos Iván , Lara Carlos
Published: April 2024

The coastal ocean off western Patagonia is one of the main coastal regions with high freshwater inputs from rivers, rain, and glaciers in the Southern Hemisphere. This study conducts an analysis of the seasonal and interannual variations in sea surface salinity and meridional geostrophic transports, specifically focusing on the Cape Horn Current, using improved satellite-derived data of sea surface salinity (SSS) and geostrophic velocities spanning an ∼11-year period (September 2011–August 2022). Our results reveal a clear salinity minimum in a coastal band between 42–54°S associated with the highest freshwater content. The average geostrophic currents are stronger south of 49°S, in line with the location of the Cape Horn Current. The average salinity minimum tends to disappear south of 54°S, with salinity values increasing slightly southward. The seasonal cycle of salinity shows the most pronounced minimum in summer (∼33.2–33.4). The greatest variability in salinity (standard deviation of salinity fields) occurs in the southern region of the Cape Horn Current. Hovmöller plots reveal two cores of minimum salinity observed in spring and summer (∼33.3–33.4). The freshwater off the Gulf of Penas contributes to the northern core. The meridional geostrophic transport differs between the northern and southern sections, with transports predominantly towards the Equator (Pole) north (south) of about 47–48°S during spring–summer. There is a marked seasonal variability in the magnitude and northern limit of the southward-flowing Cape Horn Current, being extended further north during winter and with a maximum average magnitude during summer–fall (about −2×104 m2 s−1). On the interannual scale, a major drop in surface salinity occurred off northern and central Patagonia during 2018–2019. Finally, a potential long-term freshening trend is observed in the coastal area off southern Patagonia (south of 52°S), although prolonged data records are essential to confirm this pattern.
GeoKnowledgeFusion: A Platform for Multimodal Data Compilation from Geoscience Literature
Authors: Guo Zhixin , Wang Chaoyang , Zhou Jianping , Zheng Guanjie , Wang Xinbing , Zhou Chenghu
Published: April 2024

With the advent of big data science, the field of geoscience has undergone a paradigm shift toward data-driven scientific discovery. However, the abundance of geoscience data distributed across multiple sources poses significant challenges to researchers in terms of data compilation, which includes data collection, collation, and database construction. To streamline the data compilation process, we present GeoKnowledgeFusion, a publicly accessible platform for the fusion of text, visual, and tabular knowledge extracted from the geoscience literature. GeoKnowledgeFusion leverages a powerful network of models that provide a joint multimodal understanding of text, image, and tabular data, enabling researchers to efficiently curate and continuously update their databases. To demonstrate the practical applications of GeoKnowledgeFusion, we present two scenarios: the compilation of Sm-Nd isotope data for constructing a domain-specific database and geographic analysis, and the data extraction process for debris flow disasters. The data compilation process for these use cases encompasses various tasks, including PDF pre-processing, target element recognition, human-in-the-loop annotation, and joint multimodal knowledge understanding. The findings consistently reveal patterns that align with manually compiled data, thus affirming the credibility and dependability of our automated data processing tool. To date, GeoKnowledgeFusion has supported forty geoscience research teams within the program by processing over 40,000 documents uploaded by geoscientists.
Bridging Industry 5.0 and Agriculture 5.0: Historical Perspectives, Opportunities, and Future Perspectives
Authors: Haloui Doha , Oufaska Kenza , Oudani Mustapha , El Yassini Khalid
Published: April 2024

The agricultural industry has undergone several significant changes over the past few centuries, influenced by the industrial revolutions that have occurred. These changes have progressed from Indigenous agriculture to mechanized farming and the current precision agriculture. While the industrial farming model has increased output, it has also faced various challenges in recent years. Industry 5.0 is expected to have a significant impact on the agriculture sector and potentially lead to a fifth agricultural revolution. In this paper, we examine the motivation behind the industrial and agricultural revolutions 4.0 and 5.0, review the phases of these revolutions that have occurred so far, and offer suggestions for the future. We also provide an overview of the concepts of Industry 4.0 and 5.0, as well as Agriculture 4.0 and 5.0, and discuss the smart strategies that are being implemented in different countries to advance these sectors. Additionally, we focus on the potential applications of Industry 5.0 technologies in the agriculture industry and the research challenges associated with them. Our goal is to provide industrial and agricultural professionals with new research opportunities.
An Empirical Study on the Coupling Coordination and Driving Factors of Rural Revitalization and Rural E-Commerce in the Context of the Digital Economy: The Case of Hunan Province, China
Authors: Zhu Canjiang , Luo Weiyi
Published: April 2024

The coupling coordination development of rural revitalization and rural e-commerce is of great significance in promoting the economic growth of rural areas. Based on the observational data of 14 prefectural-level cities in Hunan Province from 2013 to 2021, this study analyzes the spatio-temporal evolution characteristics and driving factors of the coupling coordination development of rural revitalization and rural e-commerce in Hunan Province by adopting the methods of the coupling coordination model and spatial econometric model. The findings indicate that (1) the coupling coordination degree between rural revitalization and rural e-commerce has gradually increased, showing a transition path from dissonance to coordination; (2) there are regional differences in the coupling coordination degree between rural revitalization and rural e-commerce, with the overall difference showing a fluctuating narrowing trend, and the intra-regional difference is the principal cause for the overall difference; (3) the coupling coordination degree shows spatial clustering characteristics, with high–high clustering areas mainly concentrated in the eastern part of Hunan Province and low–low clustering areas concentrated in the western part of Hunan Province; and (4) there is a notable driving effect of infrastructure development, digitalization level, human capital, and regional consumption level on the coupling coordination of rural revitalization and rural e-commerce. Above all, this study provides effective recommendations for promoting the coordinated development of rural revitalization and rural e-commerce.
Enhancing Sustainable Construction: Optimization Tool for Glulam Roof Structures According to Eurocode 5
Authors: Simón-Portela María , Villar-García José Ramón , Vidal-López Pablo , Rodríguez-Robles Desirée
Published: April 2024

The construction industry has a notably negative impact on the environment; thus, the promotion of the use of timber structures is an alternative to mitigate its effects. This research develops an artificial intelligence-based decision approach in the calculation of timber structures focused on the enhancement of the sustainability of roof structures. Based on the optimization carried out through genetic algorithms and the framework established in Eurocode 5, a general set of equations has been proposed for a laminated timber roof structure. The tool, which determines the most suitable roof structure for each strength class of laminated timber, allows for the determination of the dimensions of beams and purlins and their respective separations in order to minimize wood consumption. The ultimate goal is to offer multiple solutions regarding strength classes and structural designs in order to foster sustainability-informed choices that promote efficient use of resources in construction.
Construction of Ruled Surfaces from the W-Curves and Their Characterizations in E3
Authors: Gaber Samah , Sorour Adel H. , Abdel-Salam A. A.
Published: April 2024

Ruled surfaces are considered one of the significant aspects of differential geometry. These surfaces are formed by the motion of a straight line called a generator, and every curve that intersects all the generators is called a directrix. In the present research paper, we explore a family of ruled surfaces constructed from circular helices (W-curve) using the Frenet frame in the Euclidean space E3. We derive the explicit formulas for the second mean curvature and second Gaussian curvature. We present some ruled surfaces, and we describe their properties. In addition, we determine the sufficient conditions for these surfaces to be minimal, flat, II-minimal, and II-flat. Also, we obtain sufficient conditions for the base curve for these ruled surfaces to be a geodesic curve, an asymptotic line, and a principal line. Furthermore, we present an application for a ruled surface whose base curve is a circular helix, we compute some quantities for this surface such as the mean curvature and Gaussian curvatures and we plot the ruled surface with its base curve, and at symmetric points and along a symmetry axis.
CP Conservation in the Strong Interactions
Authors: Ai Wen-Yuan , Garbrecht Björn , Tamarit Carlos
Published: April 2024

We discuss matters related to the point that topological quantization in the strong interaction is a consequence of an infinite spacetime volume. Because of the ensuing order of limits, i.e., infinite volume prior to summing over topological sectors, CP is conserved. Here, we show that this reasoning is consistent with the construction of the path integral from steepest-descent contours. We reply to some objections that aim to support the case for CP violation in strong interactions that are based on the role of the CP-odd theta-parameter in three-form effective theories, the correct sampling of all configurations in the dilute instanton gas approximation and the volume dependence of the partition function. We also show that the chiral effective field theory derived from taking the volume to infinity first is in no contradiction with analyses based on partially conserved axial currents.
A Proposal for Sediment Control Countermeasures in Non-Flowing Mountain Streams
Authors: Harada Norio , Satofuka Yoshifumi , Mizuyama Takahisa
Published: April 2024

In Japan, the heavy rain disaster that occurred in July 2018 revealed that about 70% of the streams affected by debris flows that resulted in human casualties were small, steep mountain streams with a catchment area < 0.05 km2. Generally, many streams that are close to residential houses or roads do not have a constant flow of water and are known to pose a high risk of human fatalities when a debris flow occurs. This study aimed to promote sediment control as debris flow countermeasures in non-flowing mountain streams, utilizing secondary manufactured products (permeable debris flow barriers) with excellent constructability, focusing on the mechanism of sediment outflow from the gaps between a permeable debris flow barrier and mountain stream side banks. The necessity and effectiveness of preventative measures based on preliminary experimental results are presented. When impermeable structures were installed at both ends of the permeable debris flow barrier side, compared to using only a permeable debris flow barrier (covering the entire width with permeable debris flow barriers), we found that the capture function improved significantly, achieving a 200% increase in effectiveness.
Mercury Bioconcentration and Translocation in Rooted Macrophytes (Paspalum repens Berg.) from Floodplain Lakes in the Araguaia River Watershed, Brazilian Savanna
Authors: Monteiro Lucas Cabrera , Vieira Ludgero Cardoso Galli , Bernardi José Vicente Elias , Rodrigues Ygor Oliveira Sarmento , de Mesquita Lígia Pereira Borges , Souza João Pedro Rudrigues de , Sena Guilherme , Oliveira Iuri Aparecida da Silva , Cabral Cássio da Silva , Gonçalves Júnior José Francisco , de Souza Jurandir Rodrigues , Bastos Wanderley Rodrigues
Published: April 2024

Macrophytes are fundamental photosynthetic organisms for functioning freshwater ecosystems, identified as potential bioindicators of mercury (Hg) in the environment. We quantified the concentrations of total Hg (THg) in water and macrophytes (Paspalum repens Berg.) from 17 lakes on the Araguaia River floodplain, aiming to compare the bioconcentration factor (BCF) in the aerial tissues and roots; evaluate the translocation factor (TF) between plant tissues; and assess the influence of environmental factors and land use on THg concentrations in water and macrophytes. The BCF was significantly higher in roots (1.29 ± 0.32) than in aerial tissues (0.41 ± 0.34), with low TF between plant tissues (0.14 ± 0.06). The highest concentrations of THg in water were determined in lakes with higher land use intensity and a pH close to neutral, indicating the transport of particulate-bound Hg and the immobilization in the water column. In contrast, wetlands were priority areas for the bioconcentration of THg in macrophytes, associated with sulfate, dissolved oxygen, and oxidation–reduction potential in the water. Thus, although P. repens is not a suitable bioindicator of Hg mobilization by anthropogenic land use in our study area, our results suggest the potential of macrophytes as bioindicators of sites that are favorable to Hg methylation.
Pt Catalysts Prepared via Top-down Electrochemical Approach: Synthesis Methodology and Support Effects
Authors: Kuriganova Alexandra , Leontyev Igor , Leontyev Nikolay , Smirnova Nina
Published: April 2024

The synthesis of Pt nanoparticles and catalytically active materials using the electrochemical top-down approach involves dispersing Pt electrodes in an electrolyte solution containing alkali metal cations and support material powder using an alternating pulsed current. Platinum is dispersed to form particles with a predominant crystallographic orientation of Pt(100) and a particle size of approximately 7.6±1.0 nm. The dispersed platinum particles have an insignificant content of PtOx phase (0.25±0.03 wt.%). The average formation rate was 9.7±0.5 mg cm−2 h−1. The nature of the support (carbon material, metal oxide, carbon-metal oxide hybrid) had almost no effect on the formation rate of the Pt nanoparticles as well as their crystallographic properties. Depending on the nature of the support material, Pt-containing catalytic materials obtained by the electrochemical top-down approach showed good functional performance in fuel cell technologies (Pt/C), catalytic oxidation of CO (Pt/Al2O3) and electrochemical oxidation of methanol (Pt/TiO2-C) and ethanol (Pt/SnO2-C).
Innovaciones al sistema pensionario: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Ortiz Herbay Julia Jacinta , Ludeña González Gerardo Francisco , Cueva Quezada Nilton Isaías
Published: April 2024

En un contexto de economías globales en constantes cambios y transformaciones demográficas, los sistemas de pensiones se enfrentan a un creciente escrutinio y a la necesidad de enfoques innovadores para garantizar su sostenibilidad. La investigación se realizó con el objetivo de interpretar las Innovaciones al sistema pensionario con una revisión sistemática. Para ello, se adoptó un enfoque cualitativo enmarcado en el paradigma interpretativo, documental. Se basó en el método hermenéutico, aplicando la técnica de revisión Sistemática PRISMA de literatura relevante al tema de estudio. La búsqueda se centró en publicaciones comprendidas entre los años 2018 y 2023. Los resultados de la revisión sistemática realizada sobre las innovaciones en el sistema de pensiones han identificado una serie de hallazgos relevantes que pueden ser utilizados para fortalecer y adaptar estos sistemas a las necesidades y desafíos del contexto actual. Se concluye que la revisión sistemática es una técnica proporciona una visión integral del panorama actual en materia de innovaciones en el sistema de pensiones.
PENGARUH HARGA, CITRA MEREK DAN DIGITAL MARKETING TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PADA MULIA PRINT
Authors: Fahmi Abyyu Nur , Sudirman Rio , Noviasari Rifka Arinda
Published: April 2024

This research aims to examine and analyze the Influence of Price, Brand Image, and Digital Marketing on Purchase Decisions at Mulia Print. The study was conducted at Jl. Mh. Thamrin No. 150A, Banyuwangi, with consumers of Mulia Print as the research sample. The sampling technique employed in this research is probability sampling, with a total of 40 samples. The method used in this study is quantitative, employing the distribution of questionnaires. Data analysis methods include instrument testing, multiple linear regression analysis, hypothesis testing, coefficient of determination testing, and classical assumption testing. Based on the analysis results, it was found that the calculated F value is greater than the tabulated F value (38.864 > 2.866), indicating that simultaneously, price (X1), brand image (X2), and digital marketing (X3) collectively influence purchase decisions (Y). In terms of individual variable analysis (t-test), the price variable showed a t value greater than the tabulated t value (4.501 > 2.028), leading to the conclusion that price influences purchase decisions. On the other hand, for the brand image variable, the t value was less than the tabulated t value (2.758 > 2.028), suggesting that brand image influences purchase decisions. Regarding the digital marketing variable, the t value was greater than the tabulated t value (1.926 > 2.028), leading to the conclusion that digital marketing does not significantly influence purchase decisions

Key words: Price, Brand Image, Digital Marketing, Purchase Decisions
Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Ultraviolet Photodetectors: Approaches, Applications, and Prospects
Authors: Cao Fa , Liu Ying , Liu Mei , Han Zeyao , Xu Xiaobao , Fan Quli , Sun Bin
Published: April 2024

Ultraviolet (UV) light, invisible to the human eye, possesses both benefits and risks. To harness its potential, UV photodetectors (PDs) have been engineered. These devices can convert UV photons into detectable signals, such as electrical impulses or visible light, enabling their application in diverse fields like environmental monitoring, healthcare, and aerospace. Wide bandgap semiconductors, with their high-efficiency UV light absorption and stable opto-electronic properties, stand out as ideal materials for UV PDs. This review comprehensively summarizes recent advancements in both traditional and emerging wide bandgap-based UV PDs, highlighting their roles in UV imaging, communication, and alarming. Moreover, it examines methods employed to enhance UV PD performance, delving into the advantages, challenges, and future research prospects in this area. By doing so, this review aims to spark innovation and guide the future development and application of UV PDs.
ChatGPT in Education – Understanding the Bahraini Academics Perspective
Authors: Alrayes Amal , Henari Tara Fryad , Ahmed Dalal Abdulkarim
Published: April 2024

This paper provides a thorough examination of the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly ChatGPT and other AI language models, in the realm of education. Drawing insights from existing literature and a novel study on educator perspectives, the paper delves into the potential advantages, ethical dilemmas, and factors shaping educators' attitudes towards AI integration in education. AI language models have the potential to revolutionize educational content creation, personalize learning experiences, and streamline assessment and feedback processes. These capabilities hold the potential to enhance teaching and learning outcomes while catering to the diverse needs of students. However, ethical concerns loom large in the adoption of AI in education. Bias in generated content is a chief concern, as it can perpetuate societal biases and lead to unfair treatment or the dissemination of inaccurate information. The solution lies in rigorous data curation to ensure equitable educational experiences for all students. Moreover, the potential for generating inappropriate or misleading content poses a significant ethical challenge, impacting students' well-being, civic understanding, and social interactions. Safeguards must be implemented to detect and rectify biased or inappropriate content, fostering inclusive and unbiased learning environments. Transparency emerges as a crucial ethical consideration. The opacity of AI models like ChatGPT makes it difficult to comprehend their decision-making processes. Enhancing model interpretability and explainability is vital for accountability and addressing embedded ethical issues. Privacy concerns related to data collection and usage are emphasized in the literature. Clear policies and guidelines must govern data collection, use, and protection, ensuring data is solely employed for educational purposes and maintaining robust data security measures. Our study expands upon these insights by exploring socio-demographic factors, motivations, and social influences affecting educators' AI adoption in higher education. These findings inform institutions on tailoring AI integration strategies, emphasizing responsible usage through training, and assessing the impact on learning outcomes. As educational institutions increasingly embrace AI, including advanced models like GPT-4, a cautious and thoughtful approach is vital. Balancing potential benefits with ethical challenges ensures that AI enhances teaching and learning while upholding fairness, equity, and accountability. In summary, this paper illuminates the potential of AI in education, accentuates ethical concerns, and highlights the significance of understanding educators' perspectives. Collaboration between educators and policymakers is essential to navigate the complexities of AI integration, ensuring that education remains a realm of equitable, efficient, and accountable learning experiences.
Implementasi Pengering Tepung Aci Di UMKM Mi Aci Pakde Sugeng Tiyuh Pulung Kencana Tulang Bawang Barat
Authors: Akhyar Gusri , Hamni Arinal , Afriani Lusmeilia , Sartika Dewi , Subeki  , Niswah Hamimatun
Published: April 2024

Cassava flour or tapioca flour is one of the types of cassava products that has been widely developed as the main raw material for producing wet tapioca noodles. The village of Pulung Kencana in West Tulang Bawang Regency has local wisdom in the form of processed food products, such as tapioca noodles produced from cassava flour. Cassava flour is obtained from the result of tapioca or the sediment of grated cassava, which is dried for some time until it reaches a moisture content of 12%. The drying process is done naturally and highly depends on sunlight, sometimes hindered during periods without heat. Therefore, a drying tool is created using a homemade heater fueled by gas or firewood. The hot air in the pipe is blown into the drying chamber, which functions to dry the flour placed in tiers. The air moves from the bottom to the higher racks, allowing the heat to be used gradually. The drying chamber's capacity can dry 30 kg in one drying session, within 8 hours, achieving a moisture content of 12%. When using LPG, it requires 8 hours. The drying results show that the moisture content is 12%, meeting the required conditions
The definition and features of on-site verification of testimony
Authors:   Ryazan State University named for S. Yesenin, Ryazan, Russia, Пинчук Л. В.
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the clarification of specific features of on-site testimony. The author substantiates the idea that the concept of on-site testimony verification and its features can be established by analyzing the legal literature on the issue and its legislative regulation, as well as by the materials of judicial practice. The author summarized new material on the topic in question: examples from court practice from 2012, studies of domestic authors since 2003. A comprehensive use of this investigative procedure in inspecting road traffic offenses was proposed. The author analyzed the available points of view in the literature and judicial practice materials, listed features of on-site testimony verification, and gave a definition of the concept of on-site testimony verification.
QUANTITY AND QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY EVOLUTION THROUGH STUDYING ITS STRUCTURAL RATIOS
Authors:   Ural State Mining University, Yekaterinburg, Russia, Подкорытов В. Н. , Мочалова Л. А. ,   Ural State Mining University, Yekaterinburg, Russia
Published: April 2024

In conditions of external sanctions against the Russian Federation and limited access to the global markets for goods, services, and capital, there is an issue of mismatch between theirs supply and demand in the domestic market. To adequately address this issue, the country’s economy must be restructured, which necessitates detailed study of macroeconomic ratios. The study aims to examine the structural ratios in the Russian economy, which are related to the country’s sectoral and branch structures, in order to assess quantitative and qualitative indicators of economic development. The research’s methodology is based on sector theory and the concept of the branch structure of the economy. To achieve the aim, the study is carried out according to the established stages, consistently producing the corresponding results. At the first stage, the ratios between the three major sectors of the economy (agricultural, industry, and services) are estimated as part of the economy of the Russian Federation from 1991 to 2022. At the second stage, the interbranch ratios of the country’s economy are studied based on the input‒output tables from 2011 to 2016, covering 16 types of economic activity (sections A–R according to the OKVED-2007 classifier). At the same stage, the structure of the gross domestic product of the Russian Federation from 2016 to 2022 is evaluated using statistical data on gross value added (sections A–T according to the OKVED2 classifier). The final stage of the research draws applicable findings based on the analysis performed. The authors argue that in the face of unprecedented sanctions, the domestic economy requires more intensive growth, as well as a shift in its interbranch and technological structure through the development of manufacturing industries that ensure the production of high-tech products using various types of innovations.
TO THE ISSUE OF PENAL ENFORCEMENT INSPECTIONS’ COOPERATION WITH PREVENTION ENTITIES WHEN WORKING WITH REGISTERED PERSONS
Authors:   Research Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, Moscow, Russia, Кашкина Е. В. , Хасанова С. К. ,   Research Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Published: April 2024

The practice of territorial bodies of the Federal Penitentiary Service of the Russian Federation cooperating with prevention entities when working with persons registered in penal enforcement inspections in order to prevent individuals with repeated offenses from committing crimes is analyzed based on the provisions of the Federal Law of June 23, 2016 No. 182-FZ “On Basics of the Prevention System in the Russian Federation”. The authors aim to make the importance of such cooperation, the expediency of applying and implementing positive regional experience a focal point for both the scientific community and the leadership of various departmental structural units. Therefore, the objectives of the study are the following: gathering analytical data from the territorial bodies of the Federal Penitentiary Service of the Russian Federation, analyzing ongoing cooperation, and, with statistical data considered, identifying the most interesting and effective practices based on various legislative acts. The authors used general legal methods as well as comparative analysis to conduct the study. The article substantiates the need to take into account the positive experience of territorial bodies of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia cooperating with prevention entities within their competence prior to the entry into force of some provisions of the Federal Law of February 6, 2023 No. 10-FZ “On Probation in the Russian Federation”.
La participación ciudadana en Audiencias Públicas.
Authors: Canevari Tomás , Bozzano Horacio Rodolfo
Published: April 2024

El artículo presenta resultados del análisis de contenido y análisis del discurso sobre más de veinte horas de exposiciones en la Audiencia Pública efectuada en septiembre de 2020 con motivo de la obra de prolongación de la Autopista Dr. Ricardo Balbín que une las ciudades de Buenos Aires y La Plata atravesando la tercera área metropolitana más grande de América Latina después de México y San Pablo. A su vez, se plantean preguntas acerca del rol de la ciudadanía en la gestión pública y el lugar de la ciencia en la mediación para aportar a la construcción de políticas públicas participativas. Para ello, se desarrollan articulaciones entre tres conceptos centrales que atraviesan al caso de estudio: Audiencias Públicas (AP), Agendas Científicas Participativas (ACP) y Políticas Públicas (PP).Los tres objetivos del artículo son: a) identificar y analizar posiciones a favor, intermedias y en contra en relación a la ejecución de la prolongación de la Autopista mencionada; b) reconocer la pluridimensionalidad y complejidad de un tema con aristas, abordajes y perspectivas territoriales, ambientales, sociales, económicas, políticas, hídricas, ingenieriles, jurídicas, simbólicas, entre otras; y c) como resultado del análisis y la interpretación de las exposiciones realizadas, entablar articulaciones con otros dos conceptos objeto de la presente investigación –ACP y PP– así como con perspectivas de ciencia implicada, popular y transformadora.
La menta japonesa y su industrialización
Authors:   , Toscano Juan
Published: April 2024

Este trabajo se refiere al cultivo de la menta japonesa y especialmente a las determinaciones físicas y químicas necesarias para su industrialización. La industrialización de la menta japonesa comprende la extracción de la esencia que la hierba posee, y la separación del mentol contenido en dicha esencia. Esto último constituye el objeto primordial del cultivo, el cual debe adaptarse y prosperar satisfactoriamente en la zona donde la industria desea establecerse. Por esta razón, me ha parecido natural que el trabajo puramente químico vaya precedido de un informe agrícola, el cual se refiere a un cultivo experimental de menta japonesa, por mí realizado en el Departamento de San Martín de la Provincia do Mendoza; cuyo cultivo ha sido efectuado por primera vez en esta Provincia.
Effet du niveau de calcium dans l’aliment sur le taux de ponte et les caractéristiques physiques des œufs de poule locale en Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: KOUADIO Kouakou Eugène , KOUADJA Gouagoua Severin , KREMAN Kouabena
Published: April 2024

RÉSUMÉ Objectif : Une étude a été réalisée pour déterminer l’influence du niveau de calcium dans l’aliment sur les performances de ponte et les caractéristiques physiques des œufs de poules locales. Méthodologie et résultats : Elle a porté sur 135 poules de 240 jours d’âge, réparties en 3 groupes de 45 oiseaux. Elles ont été soumises à trois traitements alimentaires avec une variation décroissante du taux de calcium (4 %, 3 % et 2 %). Après 4 mois, il a été observé que le nombre d’œufs pondus par poule tourne autour de 30 pour les différents lots. Concernant le poids moyen des œufs les résultats indiquent 40 g quel que soit le type d’aliment. Quant à la masse des coquilles, elle est d’environ 3,7 g pour les différents lots de poules. Conclusion et application des résultats : Dans cette étude, aucune différence significative n'a été trouvée entre les effets des trois types d'aliments sur la taille des œufs, le poids des œufs et le poids de la coquille. Néanmoins, avec ces trois types d’aliments testés, la production d’œufs des poules a augmenté significativement par rapport au milieu divagant. Une teneur de 2 % de calcium dans l’aliment serait suffisante pour couvrir les besoins de de la poule locale en période de ponte. Mots clés : Poule locale, Taux de ponte, œufs, niveau de calcium, Côte d’Ivoire Effect of calcium level in feed on egg laying rate and physical characteristics of eggs of local hen in Cote d’Ivoire ABSTRACT Objective: A study was conducted to determine the influence of calcium level in the feed on laying performance and physical characteristics of local hens’ eggs. Methodology and results: It covered 135 hens, 240 days old, divided into 3 groups of 45 animals. They were subjected to three feed treatments with decreasing variation of calcium level (4%, 3% and 2%). After 4 months, the number of eggs laid per hen was around 30 for the different groups. Regarding the average weight of the eggs, the results indicate 40 g regardless of the type of feed. As for the mass of the shells, it is about 3.7 g for the different groups of hens. Conclusion and application of results: In this study, no significant differences was found between the effects of the three types of feed on egg size, egg weight and shell weight. Nevertheless, with all three feed tested, egg production of the hens was significantly increased compared to the natural 19042 Kouadio et al., J. Appl. Biosci . Vol : 182, 2023 Effet du niveau de calcium dans l’aliment sur le taux de ponte et les caractéristiques physiques des œufs de poule locale en Côte d’Ivoire conditions. A 2% calcium content in the feed would be sufficient to cover the needs of local hen during the laying period. Key words: Local hen, Laying rate, Eggs, Calcium level, Cote d’Ivoire
Enhancing Arabic Sign Language Recognition using Deep Learning
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, College of Computer Science and Information Technology, Kerbala University, Kerbala, Iraq., Sagheer Noor S. , Almasoudy Faezah Hamad ,   Department of Animals Production, College of Agriculture, Kerbala University, Kerbala, Iraq., Bashaa Manar Hamza ,   Department of Computer Science, College of Computer Science and Information Technology, Kerbala University, Kerbala, Iraq.
Published: April 2024

The present time, Sign language is very important for people who suffer from hearing loss or who cannot speak. Normal humans tend to disregard the significance of signal language, which is a mere supply of communique to mute and deaf societies. So, this study proposes a developed model for sign Language Recognition for Arabic using the Deep learning Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) algorithm. Then set the algorithm by developing programming on Open-CV, using Python language. The dataset contains 54049 snapshots of Arabic signal language alphabets. The 32 folders were created, and each one of them included 1500 images incorporating hand gestures in at-variance environments. The data set was divided into a training section with a percentage of 70 %, a section for testing with a percentage of 20 %, and a section for validation with a percentage of 10 %. The results show that the suggested model achieved an accuracy rate of 94.8%, and it has proven its effectiveness and success, especially after being tried and tested by several users and obtaining their comments and feedback.
Electromagnetic Planning, Guidance and Feedback System Retrofitted to Prostate Biopsy Equipment and Validation
Authors: Ballester Alejo , Samouce Christopher , Esteverena Tomas , Sarmiento Sebastian , Zhao Chong , Lizdas David , Stringer Thomas , Lampotang Samsun
Published: April 2024

Objective: Design refinement and validation with simulated
physical prostates of a planning, guidance, and feedback system for
visualizing prostate biopsy in 3D perspective. Methods: A
visualized prostate biopsy system (vPBx) using electromagnetic  tracking
of a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) probe, a biopsy device, and a urinary
catheter placed inside the patient’s prostate was refined and integrated
as a reversible retrofit to a Flex Focus 400 ultrasound machine (BK
Medical). The system was verified using simulated physical prostates
with 12 0.065 ml (2.5 mm radius) spheres, arranged in a double sextant
template, registered to a virtual model of the prostate and used to
distinguish hits and misses. Systematic prostate biopsy (sPBx) was
performed on simulated prostates using the vPBx as a retrofit to the
TRUS machine. Results: The vPBx system enabled an inexperienced
user to sample the sPBx template locations with a template deviation
below 2.5 mm. Conclusion: An electromagnetic guidance system was
refined, retrofitted with a Flex Focus 400 machine and a side-cut biopsy
device (Max-Core Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument; Bard) and
successfully validated with simulated physical prostates.
Significance: If validated with patients, the vPBx system has the
potential to reduce prostate biopsy false negatives, which may lead to
earlier diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer and improved
10-year mortality in high risk prostate cancer patients.
The Impact Profile and Adenosine Deaminase of Age and Female Sex on Its Level in Patients with Pleural Effusion Syndrome
Authors: Islam Md. Rafiqul
Published: April 2024

Background: Pleural fluid analysis and closed pleural biopsy are integral parts in the investigative work up of an exudative pleural effusion. For diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE), the yield of pleural fluid culture for mycobacteria is low at about 36%. Objective: To evaluate the levels of adenosine deaminase (ADA) in the pleural fluids (P-ADA) of untreated and non-surgically manipulated female and male adult patients with several confirmed causes of PES. Methods: This was an observational study conducted at dept. of Internal Medicine, 250 Bedded Mohammad Ali Hospital, Bogura, Bangladesh from January to June 2023. 100 pleural fluid samples from 100 patients with proven causes of PES. The sample size was appropriate according to the study design. Written consent was obtained from all patients. It was precise enough to calculate descriptive and inferential statistics on type I and II errors, effect size, standard deviation, and was not influenced by administrative issues and costs. Results: 100 patients summarize the prevalence of the causes of PES and the demographic characteristics. TB was the most prevalent cause of PES (28/100, 28%). Most prevalent male sex was in the lymphoma group (4/0, 100%). None of the five patients with lymphoma were female. When the frequencies were compared for males and females, only adenocarcinoma and lymphoma were significant (chi- square tests, p=0.0021 and p=0.0003, respectively). The causes, prevalence, and median P-ADA (n/%/U/L) were tuberculosis (28/28.0/42.0), adenocarcinoma (24/24.0/9.75), transudate (21/21.0/6.85), simple parapneumonic pleural effusions (PPE; 10/10.0/9.38), complicated PPE/empyema (5/5.0/32.9), lymphoma (4/4.0/401.2), squamous cell carcinoma (4/4.0/13.11), and others (4/4/15.2). For P-ADA, Dunn's post hoc test revealed significance for tuberculosis vs. transudates, vs. simple PPE, and vs. adenocarcinoma (all P<0.05), and not significant for CPPE/empyema, lymphoma, SCC, and others (all P>0.05). For age, Dunn’s post hoc test revealed significance for tuberculosis vs. transudates, vs. simple PPE, and vs. adenocarcinomas (all P<0.05). Sex was not significant in the overall PES group (Chi=0.062, P=0.8028). Kendall's correlation of the relationship between P-ADA and age for pleural tuberculosis (n=26) was significant after 1000 iterations with bootstrap for 95% CI (Tau=-0.213, 95% CI - 0.449-0.0833, P=0.0490). A negative LOESS regression was evident between P-ADA and age >40 years. Conclusions: Evaluation of pleural ADA levels is useful for diagnosing pleural tuberculosis, while sex is not. A negative and significant relationship between P- ADA level and age >40 years was evident.
IMPLEMENTASI PKPU 23, 28 DAN 33 TAHUN 2018 TENTANG PEMASANGAN ALAT PERAGA KAMPANYE DI KABUPATEN HULU SUNGAI UTARA
Authors: Arsyad Muhamad
Published: April 2024

The problems faced by the Hulu Sungai Utara Regency General Election Commission (KPU) problems in terms of the implementation of the General Election Commission's (APK) Campaign Props only allow for the installation of a maximum of 5 (five) billboards, limitation of the location of billboards and APK Designs. not in accordance with the provisions made by the Candidate.           The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the implementation of PKPU 23, 28 and 33 of 2018 regarding the installation of campaign props in the Hulu Sungai Utara Regency and the factors that hindered the implementation.  The research method is qualitative descriptive, type and source of data, namely primary data through observation, interviews while secondary data through data that is on the General Election Commission and related services in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency, the technique used in sampling is the purposive sampling technique is withdrawal of samples in purpose or can be determined in accordance with the requirements (characteristics, characteristics, characteristics, criteria). The results of the study show that in the Implementation of PKPU 23, 28 and 33 regarding the installation of Campaign Teaching Devices in the Upper Sungai Utara District it has been going well, where one indicator is the coordination that is always carried out by election organizers, communicating all related matters Terms of installation of Campaign Teaching Devices. This is evidenced by the lack of cases of alleged violations which were only 29 cases. And the factors that influence are factors of Communication, Human Resources, Attitudes and Bureaucracy.  The suggestions given for input include the need for socialization, the implementers of election oversight in the field must also understand the rules correctly, and the authors hope that election organizers, both KPU and Bawaslu, have the same understanding of PKPU's provisions on campaign props.
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DALAM PENGELOLAAN BANK SAMPAH DI KECAMATAN AMUNTAI TENGAH KABUPATEN HULU SUNGAI UTARA
Authors: Anjasmari Ni Made Musiyani
Published: April 2024

The problem of waste management that is not good in Amuntai City is due to the lack of socialization of related institutions namely the Department of Housing, Settlement Areas, and the Environment of North Hulu Sungai Regency, causing a lack of public awareness in managing waste, community consumption patterns have not led to insightful patterns environment, the use of packaging in the form of paper, plastic bags, cans, etc., resulting in a pile of garbage outside the Temporary Disposal Site (TPS) and the lack of a Temporary Disposal Site (TPS). With the presence of the garbage bank program, the community can reuse household waste produced so that it has economic value, by selling it to the garbage bank.

          The purpose of this research is to identify and analyze community empowerment in the management of waste banks in Amuntai Tengah Sub-District, Hulu Sungai Utara Regency and to identify and analyze supporting factors and inhibiting factors for community empowerment in waste bank management in Amuntai Tengah District that are fostered by the Department of Housing, Regions Settlement and Environment of North Hulu Sungai Regency.

          The research method is descriptive qualitative, the type and source of data is primary data through observation, interviews while secondary data through documents that exist in the Trash Bank in Amuntai Tengah District, the technique used in sampling is Snow Ball sampling technique (snowball sampling) ).

          From the results of the study showed that community empowerment in managing the waste bank has been carried out well through the activities carried out namely the existence of Desire, Trust, Confidence, Credibikitas / Encouragement, Responsibility and Communication in running the garbage bank Unit in the Amuntai Tengah District. Supporting factors are adequate waste sorting places and tools in grinding used vegetables and leaves to make compost, while the inhibiting factor is the lack of facilities and infrastructure, which is inadequate transportation equipment and the absence of tools for counting or refining plastic waste and tools cardboard presses and lack of funds to run a waste bank management

          As for the advice given for input to the waste bank, they include the introduction of waste sorting and how to manage the Waste Bank, the provision of appropriate transportation facilities as well as providing garbage counting equipment and cardboard pressing equipment for recycling.
ASPEK-ASPEK PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH KABUPATEN HULU SUNGAI UTARA
Authors: Munawarah Munawarah
Published: April 2024

Data Laporan Keuangan Pemerintah Daerah (LKPD) Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara diketahui bahwa Jumlah Transfer dari Pe­merintah Pusat jauh lebih besar dibandingkan dengan Pendapatan Asli Daerah Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara. Dimana realisasi dari Pendapatan Asli Daerah tahun 2018 sebesar Rp 104.746.341.649. sedangkan transfer dari Pemerintah Pusat yang terealisasi adalah Rp 799.129.266.905, peruntukan APBD kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara dibagi menjadi 60% belanja pegawai dan 40% untuk pembagunan.

Penelitian ini mengunakan pendekatan kualitatif, yaitu suatu pendekatan dalam melakukan penelitian yang berorientasi pada gejala-gejala yang bersifat alamiah, dimana yang dikumpulkan berupa pendapat, tanggapan, informasi, konsep-konsep dan keterangan yang berbentuk uraian dalam mengungkapkan masalah

Sumber Pendapatan Daerah baik, karena terjadi peningkatan pendapatan daerah di Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara selama tiga tahun terakhir, dimana realisasi pendapatan bisa memenuhi target yang telah ditetapkan. pengelolaan keuangan daerah baik, karena melibatkan beberpa lembaga yang terhubung kepada BP2RD, apalagi di tambah dengan adanya kerjasama dengan bank kalsel, administrasi pemungutan bergam pada Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara, ada dari pajak, serta retribusi, dari pelayanan sampai kepada tempat wisata, hanya saja keragaman ini juga dengan metode yang bermacam-macam, khusus untuk administrasi pajak diketahui terkadang begitu banyak prosedur sehingga pengguna jasa menjadi tidak efektif, untuk tempat wisata memang terkadang pintu masuk jaga petugas tidak terlalu terlihat terutama pada waktu sore hari sehingga ini berdampak kepada pemasukan kas daerah, serta masih adanya penyerahan kepada pihak kedua terutama yang berhubungan dengan parkir sehingga pemasukan kas daerah menjadi tidak maksimal.

Komunikasi jalannya Peraturan Daerah yang berhubungan dengan retribusi dengan pihak pengelola yang melibatkan pihak kedua agar kesepakatan pemasukan pembayaran bagi hasil dipatok setoran sebesar Rp 30.000.000 ke Pemerintah Daerah setiap bulan bisa di tambah dan lebih menguntungkan kepada Pemerintah Daerah, karena kesepakatan ini belum berubah dari Tahun 2011 sampai sekarang