bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rural development in Niger-Delta: a case for citizens’ health and safety
Authors: Onumbu Chime Ishmael
Published: June 2024

The quest for rural development and urbanization of communities in Niger-Delta, an oil-rich zone of Nigeria, due to influx of people and over-population, has brought about some untoward consequences to the unsuspecting rural dwellers. The community dwellers as a result, suffer unavailability of land for farming and housing due to indiscriminate sale of land. Ensuing from all these are endangered and extinct bio-species, endangered bio-diversity, heavily polluted environment, high female prostitution due to poverty, druggism and increased crime rate, denigrated and desecrated religion and cultural values, among others; all of which have led to relative unsafe and unhealthy rural dwellers. All these sad effects of improper rural development are grossly condemnable by the various statutes of international communities and Nigeria. They are also condemnable by the Christian religion. These have led to postulation of a model that represents all these, which is called perilous chain model. However, the way forward as a remediation for proper rural development according to internationally acceptable best practices have been suggested in this study, and they include timely and proper ruraldevelopment plan and its strict implementation; siting poverty alleviation projects in the rural areas and enforcement of good laws on rural development and environment protection, among others. However, this concept is strictly better applicable by those who have not yet sold their land portions.
Knowledge, attitude, and practices towards prevention of Tuberculosis among HIV-positive patients at Kibagabaga District Hospital, Rwanda, 2021
Authors: Sebera Emile , Kiiza Frank , Iradukunda Janvier , Mukarwego Consilie , Twagirumukiza Emile , Bubanje Valens
Published: June 2024

INTRODUCTION: Globally, an estimated 10.3 million people fell ill with TB in 2021, especially for people living with HIV. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of TB prevention among HIV patients at Kibagabaga District Hospital (KDH). This study on TB prevention knowledge, attitudes, and practices among HIV-positive patients at Kibagabaga District Hospital aims to improve public health practices and the lives of people living with HIV by identifying knowledge gaps, tailoring prevention strategies, encouraging early TB detection, and informing policy development 
METHODS: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at Kibagabaga District Hospital (KDH) from November 2019 to February 2021. A sample size of 237 Participants was calculated using Epi-info software and selected through a stratified simple random sampling method. Data collection employed self-administered questionnaires, and analysis was performed using SPSS software version 23. 
RESULTS: Among the 237 Participants, the demographics revealed a majority of females (60.3%), with nearly half (45.1%) being married. The private sector employed over half (52.5%) of the Participants. Primary education was the most common educational attainment (51.1%), and the 39-48 age group represented the largest portion (35.4%). Encouragingly, a significant majority demonstrated positive knowledge (86.9%), attitude (86.1%), and practices (91.6%) towards tuberculosis prevention. 
CONCLUSION: While the study revealed positive overall knowledge, practices, and attitudes towards tuberculosis prevention among Participants, a potential knowledge gap regarding the specific cause of the disease was identified. This suggests that future health education efforts for HIV patients could benefit from further emphasis on understanding the causative agent of tuberculosis for even more comprehensive knowledge and ongoing positive behaviour towards prevention.
Project 2100: looking back, looking forward
Authors: Bethlehem Daniel
Published: June 2024

This paper takes as its opening prism – looking back – the mid-war vision of a post-war world that framed the emergence of the present-day architecture of international law, and moves from there – looking forward – to consider whether that architecture remains fit for purpose and, if not, how it might be reconceived to meet the challenges of the longer term. Against the backdrop of a ‘contested world’, the paper addresses the contrasting systemic visions of the period to come and proposes a framework for reconceiving the international legal order to better meet the challenges of the next 75 years. The prism of 2100 is a device to look beyond the acute and chronic challenges of the moment, away from the here and now, towards the challenges of the deeper long term. It proposes that a sense of direction for the future requires a vision of the horizon, not simply of next steps.
A Study on the Development of a Water Supply Pipe Network Optimal Operation Program through Minimum Hydraulic Gradient Evaluation
Authors: Yoon Sukmin , Lee Tae Woo , Kim Hye-Jung , Choi Doo Yong , Kang Sung Yong , Park No-Suk
Published: June 2024

Objectives:The purpose of this study was to improve the previously developed Eulerian path-based water pipe network operation program.Methods:Dynamic programming, integer programming, genetic algorithms, and harmonic search methods were reviewed to overcome memory limitations for program execution. However, it was found that the application of existing optimization techniques has limitations. Therefore, as an alternative method, a minimum hydraulic gradient method based on physical theory was introduced to establish a sequential pipes removal algorithm.Results and Discussion:The excellence and the effectiveness of this program were proven through the existing pipe network and optimal path analysis using the EPANET2 input file of the test-bed Y_area. According to the results of the optimal path analysis, in the case of the Y_ area pipe network, 66 pipes and 6,465 m pipe length were analyzed to be possible for removal or maintenance, which was found to be 18.3% of the total pipe length.Conclusion:According to the results of the optimal pipe network analysis derived by the minimum hydraulic gradient method, there was little change in the minimum pressure head, and it was evaluated that there was no effect on water supply from a hydraulic perspective. In particular, in terms of water quality, the minimum residual chlorine concentration was found to increase by 0.011 mg/L due to a decrease in residence time and pipe length, which was analyzed to improve water quality.
Landscape-Based Water Treatment Design Elements: A Review
Authors: Solomon Terusaw , Abebe Wondmagegn Taye
Published: June 2024

The elements of landscape-based water treatment design are reviewed in this work. The paper examines the most commonly utilized elements, such as Vegetated swale/Bio-swale and Constructed wetland, as well as their benefits and possibilities for treating water for various purposes, such as irrigation and domestic usage. This paper also reviews the literature on determining the potential of plants used for pollution removal, particularly the capacity of Vetiver grass to remove pollutants from waste water.
Industrial action research: the Norwegian way
Authors: Hilsen Anne Inga , Kværne Tonny
Published: June 2024

This article explores how to promote inter-professional collaboration between health professionals and welfare professionals in a project organisation (the Inter-professional collaboration project IPC-project) aimed at work life inclusion for people with reduced work ability. Through a participative research design centred on a series of three workshops during a 6-month period, the project members explored how they could improve their practice and better support the users of the services.
We frame this participatory research project in the Norwegian tradition of industrial action research (Kemmis and McTaggart 2003), which focuses on broad participation and researcher supported organisational development including all members of the organisation in joint explorations of existing and desired practice, and where there is an intent of the organization to implement the new practice.
The article is based on the empirical work in a Master thesis submitted at the University of South-Eastern Norway.
Otobüslerde Pasif Güvenlik Çözümlerinin Ls-Dyna ile Geliştirilmesi
Authors: Kılıç Namık
Published: June 2024

Toplu taşımada elektrikli otobüslerin kullanımı yaygınlaştıkça artan sayılarla orantılı olarak, mevcut kaza risklerinin uzun yıllar daha ciddiyetini koruyacağını göstermektedir. Otobüs tasarımlarında yolcu ve sürücü güvenliğini ön plana alacak uygulama ve çözümler konusunda proaktif bir yaklaşım sergilenmesi, üretici firmaların Avrupa pazar paylarında olumlu gelişmeleri beraberinde getirecektir. Bu çalışmada halihazırda regülasyonlarda zorunluk olan devrilmeye karşı araç yapılarının dayanımının değerlendirildiği ECER-66 standardıyla birlikte zorunluluk gerektirmeyen ve araç yapısının önden çarpışmada davranışının belirlendiği ECER-29 standartlarına göre güvenlik performansı Sonlu Elemanlar Analizleri ile incelenmiştir. Oluşturulan simülasyon metodolojisi araç seviyesi tasarımlara uygulanmadan önce, üç aşamalı fiziksel testler ile doğrulandı. 1nci aşamada otobüs iskelet üretiminde kullanılan profillerden malzemeye çekme testleri yapılarak, ampirik malzeme modelleri gerinim pekleşmesini içerecek şekilde çıkarıldı. Ana taşıyıcı yapılara yapılan üç nokta eğme testleri ile malzeme ve modelleme yöntemi geliştirildi. Son aşamada aracı temsilen kesit devrilme testi yapılarak, analiz ve malzeme parametreleri doğrulandı. Test ve analiz sonuçları arasında yüksek korelasyon olduğu görüldükten sonra metodoloji devrilme ve önden çarpışma açısından tasarım çözümlerine uygulandı.
Antioxidant capacity and reactive oxygen metabolites in lizard (Podarcis siculus) skeletal muscle tissues - preliminary results
Authors: Shek Vugrovečki Ana , Miljković Josip , Žura Žaja Ivona , Pađen Lana , Šikić Dunja , Gojak Tomislav , Glogoški Marko , Lisičić Duje , Blažević Sofia Ana , Aladrović Jasna
Published: June 2024

There are few studies on oxidative stress in reptiles and there is a lack of basic knowledge on oxidative stress in the tissues of the widely distributed Italian wall lizard (Podarcis siculus). The aim of the present preliminary study was to test and compare the biological antioxidant potential (BAP), total superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and derivatives of reactive oxygen metabolites (d-ROM) of muscle tissue between two populations of P. siculus. Two free-living groups of eight adult males were included in each group (N=16). One group was caught on the island of Pag (at Novalja), and the second from the mainland (at Knin) in Croatia. Animals were kept in the same, optimal conditions for two months. After muscle tissue homogenisation and centrifugation in the supernatant, the activities of GSH-Px, SOD and concentrations of BAP and d-ROM were determined using commercial biochemical kits on a biochemical analyser. The results of this study showed that although there were no statistically significant differences in the values of oxidants and antioxidant parameters determined in muscle tissue supernatants between these two populations, values of all determined parameters were higher in the Pag group especially BAP values that approached statistical significance. No differences were found in d-ROM/BAP and GSH-Px/SOD ratios, but all parameters showed significant positive correlations, with the strongest positive correlation between GSH-Px and BAP, and SOD and BAP. These findings can serve as a base for future studies with a larger sample size, different tissue, different locations, between sexes or between species at the same location.
Health Sentinels
Authors: Afonso Paulo , Cardoso Luis , Quintas Hélder , Coelho Ana Cláudia
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the prevalence of Canine Parvovirus (CPV) and Canine Coronavirus (CCoV) among shelter dogs in Portugal. Despite advancements in veterinary medicine and widespread vaccination efforts, CPV and CCoV continue to pose significant health threats to the canine population, particularly in high-density environments such as shelters. Through a cross-sectional study involving 240 shelter dogs in five municipalities in Portugal, this study utilised an immunochromatographic technique for the simultaneous detection of CPV and CCoV antigens. The findings reveal a 6.2% and 9.2% prevalence of CPV and CCoV, respectively, with a co-infection prevalence of 4.6%, highlighting the persistent challenge these viruses represent. The study further explores the lack of significant association between infection prevalence and variables such as age, sex, breed, and municipality, suggesting that susceptibility to these infections may be broadly distributed among shelter dogs. By providing new insights into the epidemiology of CPV and CCoV within Portuguese shelters, this study contributes to the body of knowledgenecessary for developing targeted strategies to manage and prevent these infectious diseases in high-risk canine populations.
Clinical evaluation of the effectiveness of meloxivet in the complex treatment of cats with mammary gland carcinoma
Authors: Bilyi Dmytro , Herhaulović Maksym
Published: June 2024

This study presents the results of a clinical administration of meloxivet nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory treatment against the background of the docetaxel + cyclophosphamide regimen chemotherapy following bilateral mastectomy in cats with mammary gland carcinoma. The inclusion of meloxivet in complex chemotherapy against breast carcinomas bilateral mastectomy improved treatment results. In particular, survival was extended in the clinical stages: I and II - by 1.3 times, III - by 1.6 times, and the disease-free period was increased by 1.5, 1.4 and 1.9 times, respectively. Complex treatment of cats including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory therapy reduced the risk of disease progression depending on the clinical stage during the first six months after the end of the course. An increase in the number of patients with subsequent metastasis (after six to twelve months) was also noted. The use of meloxivet made it possible to avoid disease progression in cats up to three years of age, and to reduce its probability and delay the onset of metastasis in all age categories. The proposed scheme of treatment of cats with mammary gland carcinomas reduced side effects, indicating an insignificant risk of negative effects of long-term meloxivet use against the background of a 1.5- fold reduction in the frequency of recurrences in the surgical intervention area.
Ethnopharmacological use of St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) on Rujan Mountain (southeastern Serbia)
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Serbia, Simić Milica N.
Published: June 2024

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) has been traditionally used for centuries to treat various ailments. On Rujan Mountain, this plant was used in ethnomedicine (197 reports), ethnoveterinary (54 reports) and for other purposes (1 report). Out of the total of 130 respondents, 101 knew the use of St. John’s wort (78 Serbian, and 23 Albanian respondents). Respondents of Serbian nationality participated in greater numbers and gave more statements about the use of St. John’s wort. In ethnomedicine, St. John’s wort flowers were most often used (61.4%). The preparation of oil extract (58.9%) was the most used form. The external application was the most frequently used (62.4%). The treatment of skin burns was usually use (34%). In ethnoveterinary, the only application of St. John’s wort, according to the reports, was the use of oil extract form, prepared with the flowers for the external treatment of skin wounds in cows and goats. For other purposes, the respondents collected St. John’s wort in the field and sold it to buyers. New applications that have not been mentioned in previous research are the use of St. John’s wort for the treatment of colds, skin ulcers and in the prevention of health.
Vascular flora of the Venetsa Hill (Stolova mountain) above Belogradchik town (Northwest Bulgaria) and its medicinal plants
Authors:   National Museum of Natural History, Sofia, Bulgaria, Dimitrov Dimitar S.
Published: June 2024

As a result of a field research performed of the vascular flora of the Venetsa Hill (Stolova mountain), which flora falls within the Balkan Foothill floristic region, there were 80 vascular species of 72 genera and 33 families established. Out of these 80 species, 38 were determined to be medicinal plants. Two species have been determined to be with Critical endangered (CR) status: Eranthis bulgaricus Stef. and Galanthus elwesii Hook. f. and one species was determined to be with category Vulnerable (VU): Melica altissima L. There are 10 tertiary relicts: Acer campestre L., A. monspessulanum L., Betula pendula Roth, Carpinus orientalis Mill., Corylus avellana L., Fraxinus ornus L., Syringa vulgaris L., Eranthis bulgaricus Stef., Pinus nigra subsp. pallasiana (Lamb.) Holmboe, Populus tremula L. One quaternary relict is Sternbergia colchiciflora Waldst. & Kit.
Accumulation of Lead (Pb) in „Sideritis montana“
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Serbia, Stankov Jovanović Vesna P. , Ilić Marija D. ,   Specialized veterinary institute, Niš, Serbia, Marković Marija S. ,   Institute of Forestry, Belgrade, Serbia, Nikolić Jelena S. ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Serbia, Ćirić Slobodan А. ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Serbia, Dimitrijević Marija V. ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Medicine, Serbia, Rajković Miloš M. ,   Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr Josif Pančić”, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: June 2024

Lead (Pb) contamination remains a global environmental concern due to its potential impact on ecosystems and human health. Sideritis montana has gained attention as a potential bioindicator of heavy metal pollution. The research explores the levels of lead in S. montana and assesses the risk for safe use of this potentially medicinal plant. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of Pb accumulation in S. montana from three different locations. The obtained results indicate variations in the accumulation of Pb by the plant species S. montana, which reflects the influence of environmental factors on the accumulation of toxic metals by plants. ICP-OES determined concentrations of Pb for Kravlje (control site), Gornje Polje (near landfil), and Rgoštanska Čuka (burned habitat) locations were 0.33, 20.62 and 0.35 ppm, respectively. This study underscores the multifaceted role of Sideritis montana as a bioindicator. It highlights the need for comprehensive monitoring of Pb contamination in ecosystems where S. montana grows.
Plants in natural cosmetics
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Serbia, Pavlović Milica M. , Marković Marija S. ,   Institute of Forestry, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: June 2024

The paper gives an overview of the development of cosmetics through history, then shows some of the plant species and their parts that are most often used or included in cosmetic preparations. The list comprises the following plant species: Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f., Calendula officinalis L., Matricaria chamomilla L., Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lavandula officinalis L., Cucumis sativus L., Daucus carotа L., and Malaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) Cheel, as well as their parts used for the preparation of cosmetic preparations: aloe leaves, marigold flowers, chamomile flowers, rosemary herba, lavender herba, cucumber fruits, carrot seeds, and tea tree leaves. The cosmetic preparation of the mentioned plant species are mostly based on their extracts, macerates or essential oils. Also, the cold-pressed fatty oils from the following plant species are widely used in cosmetics: olive oil obtained from the fruits of Olea europaea L., almond oil from the seeds of Prunus dulcis Mill. D. A. Webb, coconut oil from the fruit or seed of the coconut palm – Cocos nucifera L., sunflower oil from the seeds of Helianthus annuus L., and grape seed oil from the seeds of Vitis vinifera L.
VESNA KAPOR’S METAMORPHOSES OF THE CIRCLE
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Serbia, Marićević Balać Jelena Đ.
Published: June 2024

Vesna Kapor’s novel Nebo, tako duboko was analysed according to Georges Poulet’s Metamorphoses of the Circle. The analysis focused on the introductory chapter, the segment about the age of Baroque, and Rilke’s poetry. A comparatively ori- ented interpretation encompassed the novel’s key leitmotifs: water, teardrops, and the cir- cle. Through the analysis of the dominant concepts, the paper aims to answer the question of how these leitmotifs were schematised and systematised. Encounters with Tara Senica, the deceased girl, are marked by the following motifs: rain, snow, snowflakes, ice, dew, teardrops, and baptism. Within this context, the girl’s first and last name were analysed, as well as the time and space in the novel, which have become homogenized. The religious thought and the metaphysical aspects turned out to be the key. The thought about God is counterpoised to the nothingness in the face of death and meaninglessness.
ON TYPES OF SPEECH IN THE NOVEL NEBO, TAKO DUBOKO BY VESNA KAPOR
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Ribać Milojka S.
Published: June 2024

The paper examines models of reported speech in Vesna Kapor’s novel Nebo, tako duboko from the point of view of syntax and stylistics. According to the clas- sification by Miloš Kovačević, the following types of reported speech were identified in the novel: 1) direct speech (basic model), 2) direct speech without dialogue tags, 3) free indirect speech, 4) free indirect speech accompanied with narrator’s voice, 5) free indirect speech introduced with verba dicendi and free indirect speech representing character’s voices that are not spoken aloud, 6) direct speech which contains fragments of character’s words, 7) direct speech containing deictic expressions instead of character’s exact words, 8) monologic direct speech, 9) indirect speech (basic model), 10) indirect speech without subordinate conjunctions, 11) expressive indirect speech, which maintains interrogative form and question marks, and 12) semi-direct speech. The dominant model used in the novel is the free indirect speech introduced with quotation marks or introductory expressions, which is in accordance with the specific graphostylemic features of the text. Quotation marks appear almost as an exception, and italics have a very specific role in demarcation of the text segments. The author’s choice is extremely stylogenic and justified, since it achieves a shift of the reader’s focus from a literal factual sequence of events to an emotional engagement and a kind of participation in reviving the memory of Tara. The echoes of the past, the time she was still alive, are expressed with short and concise cuts of memory. Reviving the memory of Tara makes her alive in a way
Challenges of Digital Transformation of Healthcare Industry in Indonesia
Authors: Sulaiman Benedict , Bachtiar Adang
Published: June 2024

Digital transformation in healthcare is needed to continuously enhance healthcare services in Indonesia, but all the changes happened especially after the Covid-19 pandemic has made many healthcare facilities to face difficulties on prioritizing development and their operational services. The Government thru the Ministry of Health have already defined the direction of where the transformation is expected to be, but to fulfill that expectation will still be a huge challenge for all healthcare facilities, both government and private. This research is intended to bring perspective on the situation and challenges for private healthcare facilities on facing digital transformation. The research method is conducted using cross sectional survey and literature study to several private hospitals. From the results it can be seen that there are various levels of readiness between the hospitals in order to face these challenges, which in some cases still supported by skepticism of the stakeholders on the need for digital transformation. But, at the end it can be concluded that digital transformation is needed and eventually it will come, therefore all hospitals must be ready to face the transformation and changes. All of this are happening for the good of healthcare in Indonesia
Authenticated E- Bank System Based on RBAC Model
Authors: J. Mohammed Alaa , J. Mohammed Saja
Published: June 2024

Electronic banking services have become increasingly popular in line with the development of information and communications technology because of the benefits and ease it provides for both financial institutions and consumers. It facilitates access to customers' bank accounts and carries out financial operations quickly and easily without the need to visit traditional banking branches. This reduces both time and effort for the customer. However, protection and security problems are considered one of the main issues facing electronic banking services. Hacking and online fraud have put these services' security at risk. For guarantee the security of electronic financial transactions and the preservation of customer data, this calls for strengthening security and implementing security measures. However, securing reliable identity verification for the customers is one of the main problems facing e-banks.
Impact of Engine Speed and Time Variations on Temperature and Friction Coefficient of Brake Pads with Remote Monitoring Test Equipments System
Authors: D. Haryadi Gunawan , Ismoyo H.
Published: June 2024

Failure of the brake system causes many fatalities that lead to accidents; one of the many causes is Brake Fade. Brake fade mostly caused by braking temperature that exceeds the maximum temperature of the brake lining material, resulting in a decrease in the coefficient of friction (braking power). Therefore, this paper was conducted to analyze the effect of braking temperature on the coefficient of friction, thickness reduction, and braking time. The type of brake used is a disc brake with four brands of brake lining including, AHM brand, Indopart brand, OSK brand. The test method carried out in this research is divided into two methods, the first method is braking from a variety of RPM until a steady condition (the state of the engine stops), and the second method is performing braking cycle test where braking is carried out every 500 RPM with a holding time of 1 minute. Measurement of braking temperature using an Infra-red thermometer and thermocouple which becomes a series of RMS-Brake. Measurement of braking time and brake lining thickness before and after the test is also carried out to determine its effect on braking temperature. As the test results, AHM brand fading at a temperature of 305.9˚C with a friction coefficient of 0.09738, Indopart brand fading at a temperature of 191.1˚C with a friction coefficient of 0.1067, OSK brand fading at a temperature of 203.7˚C with a friction coefficient of 0.109057. In addition, there is also the effect of temperature on the reduction of brake lining thickness, where the AHM brand is the least thickness reduction of 0.1 mm to reach 250.4˚C.
Review on the Risk Assessment to Determine Guarantee Fee Standardization (Case Study: PT XYZ, Jakarta)
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia, Astarini Nadira , Siahaan Uke Marius ,   School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia, Damayanti Sylviana Maya ,   School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia
Published: June 2024

This article thoroughly examines the process of creating a guarantee fee structure based on risk assessment, specifically focusing on PT XYZ as a case study. This addresses the necessity for a systematic methodology to ascertain guarantee fees that precisely reflect the related risks while guaranteeing fairness and openness. The report emphasizes the significance of infrastructure development in driving Indonesia’s economic growth and the contribution of state-owned firms such as PT PII. The existing techniques for determining guarantee fees are uneven and need a systematic approach, resulting in protracted negotiations and possible biases. This study seeks to close this divide by presenting a standardized approach derived from thoroughly examining existing literature and evaluating risk factors. These risk factors encompass credit rating, financial stability, loan duration, guarantee scope, project intricacy, past performance, and contingency planning. The methodology’s success is demonstrated through its application to PT XYZ Project A, validating its practicality. The results highlight the framework’s capacity to offer transparent and fair calculations of guarantee fees that precisely represent the risk profiles of projects.
Hierarchical Flight Control System for Tilt-Rotor Drones
Authors:   Aerospace Department, National Aviation University NAU/Professor, Kyiv, Ukraine, Zosimovych Nickolay
Published: June 2024

This paper presents a hierarchical flight control system for tilt-rotor drones. The offered approach performs high-level mission goals by gradually confirming them into machine-level instructions. The learned data from numerous sensors is spread backside to the greater levels for sensitive decision making. Each vertical take-off and landing drone is linked through regular wireless communication rules for accessible multi-agent facility. The proposed flight control system has been effectively employed on several small tilt-rotor drones and validated in some applications. Solutions from waypoint navigation, a probabilistic chase-evasion competition and vision-based object chasing show the capability of the recommended method for intelligent flying drones.
MONO-PLAY “LYOHA...” BY YULIA POSPELOVA: ON THE QUESTION OF THE SPECIFICITY OF THE TITLE IN CURRENT DRAMATURGY
Authors: Domanski Yuri V.
Published: June 2024

The article examines the title of Yulia Pospelova’s monoplay “LYOHA...”. The unique role of the title in the dramatic genre of literature is declared, which is associated with the focus of the drama on stage embodiment and with the structure of the dramatic text. It is shown how the text of the play destroys the seemingly obvious expectation formed by the system of title and subtitle - the one whose name is included in the title of Pospelova’s play is neither the speaker in it nor the main character, acting as a character both off-stage and secondary in relation to others off-stage characters in the play. And the title is given graphically in a very non-trivial way - in quotation marks and with an ellipsis at the end, that is, as a quoted replica. All cases of lexical explication of the title into the text of the play are considered, on the basis of which a completely special semantics of this title in projection onto the text is revealed: the title, taking into account its textual manifestations, is understood as a result as someone else’s word belonging to the character, as a quotation. As a result, the word included in the title of Pospelova’s monoplay actually loses its usual anthroponymic function, turning into a word that most relevantly conveys the state of the characters and their experiences; the title “LYOHA...”, while retaining its function as a condensed text, acquired meanings much deeper than could be expected based on its anthroponymic essence. Thus, in relation to the text under consideration, disappointed expectation acted as a technique. As a result, a conclusion is made about the unique specificity of the title in modern drama, where the destruction of reader and spectator expectations turns out to be constructive destruction, forming completely special meanings.
IMPLEMENTATION OF ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICY AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL
Authors: Zolotareva Anastasia D. , Pavlova Galina G.
Published: June 2024

This article examines the system of anti-corruption measures in the Chelyabinsk region, contains a description and analysis of legal and organizational measures to combat corruption, and also proposes a number of measures aimed at improving existing anti-corruption mechanisms.
Emotional Responses to Aesthetically Integrated and Standard Subtitles in a Fantasy-Thriller Audiovisual Context
Authors: Leveridge Francesca , Mevel Pierre-Alexis , Tsikandilakis Myron
Published: June 2024

Situated at the intersection of Psychology, Film studies, Accessibility Studies and Translation Studies, this article investigates the emotional correlates of two types of subtitles (standard and aesthetically integrated) on audiences in the context of fear-eliciting clips with Russian fantasy thriller Night Watch (Bekmambetov, 2004). Our experiment employed a methodology combining electrodermal activity (EDA), heart-rate responses (HR) and self-reports (questionnaires) to account for the complex interplay between experiential, cognitive, behavioural and physiological elements that make up emotional responses. We examined the psychophysiological and self-report responses to two subtitling delivery effects – standard subtitles and aesthetically integrated subtitles – focussing specifically on fear. We used significance-testing and Bayesian analyses to compare the two subtitling deliveries. For both analyses, we found that the presentation of aesthetically integrated subtitles led to higher positively rated psychophysiological arousal and quality of viewing experience ratings compared to standard subtitles. This novel finding suggests that aesthetically integrated subtitles could be the future of audiovisual translation.
Lay Summary
This study explored how different types of subtitles affect how our viewing experience and how we feel while watching films. The researchers showed clips one might consider emotionally arousing/scary from a Russian film (Night Watch, a 2004 film by Timur Bekmambetov) in three different ways: no subtitles, regular subtitles displayed at the bottom of the screen, and artistic subtitles that blended in with the film’s visual language and story. In our article, we call these subtitles ‘aesthetically integrated subtitles’.
The researchers measured how people reacted physically (sweat glands activity, faster heart rate) and asked - using questionnaires - the participants about their viewing experience and how emotionally aroused/scared they felt. Interestingly, the participants who watched the clips with the aesthetically integrated subtitles responded with higher positively rated physiological arousal and also reported that the experience was more emotionally arousing/scary and enjoyable. This suggests that aesthetically integrated subtitles could provide a new way to translate or create films that are more accessible and emotionally engaging for viewers.
Co-design of a Voice-Driven Interactive Smart Guide for Museum Accessibility and Management
Authors: Wang Xi
Published: June 2024

This paper describes the process of co-designing and creating a voice-driven interactive smart audio descriptive guide for Titanic Belfast, a world-leading tourist attraction. This smart audio descriptive guide is intended to enhance museum accessibility and visitor experience, especially for blind and partially sighted (BPS) visitors. A key research question is to explore to what extent museums can conveniently produce their own smart guide to enrich the visitor experience for BPS visitors.
The paper first outlines the necessarily complex set of team functional roles and users in designing the smart audio descriptive guide and then presents the main challenges and opportunities arising from the key user requirements from both BPS visitor and the Museum Management perspectives. The main design features of the smart audio descriptive guide, which address these requirements, are then described.
The paper then outlines the main findings of our evaluative review of the smart guide with a group of BPS participants and from a Museum Management perspective. One of the key benefits of our approach is that the smart audio descriptive guide has the potential to offer museums and cultural venues a new, affordable approach to providing and maintaining a high-quality accessibility experience with lower design effort than traditional audio descriptive guide approaches.
Lay summary:
I developed a voice-driven interactive audio descriptive guide specifically for Titanic Belfast, one of the leading tourist attractions globally. The audio descriptive guides are commonly used in museums to provide verbal description of visual information for blind and partially sighted (BPS) visitors. Most of these guides are keypad based and cannot answer questions from visitors. My innovative guide is designed with the aim to incorporate some new features such as voice driven and chat function, to enhance accessibility and visitor experience, primarily for BPS people.
The creation of this guide involved a detailed process where the needs of the BPS visitors and museum management were carefully considered to address various challenges and seize opportunities to enhance accessibility. Key design features of the guide were developed to meet these specific needs, making the museum experience more inclusive.
An evaluation conducted with BPS participants has shown some promising results. The new guide not only meets their needs effectively but also offers an affordable solution for museums. This approach reduces the effort and cost typically required to create an audio descriptive guide, presenting a sustainable option that could be adopted by other cultural venues looking to improve accessibility and visitor engagement.
ANALISIS MAKNA ZAKAT DALAM AL-QURAN
Authors: Haikal Mohammad , Efendi Sumardi , Ramly Arroyyan
Published: June 2024

Zakat, sebagai salah satu rukun Islam, memiliki peran yang penting dalam kehidupan umat Muslim. Dalam Al-Quran, zakat disebutkan sebagai kewajiban bagi umat Muslim yang mampu untuk menyisihkan sebagian dari harta mereka untuk diberikan kepada yang membutuhkan. Namun, makna zakat dalam Al-Quran tidak hanya terbatas pada aspek keuangan semata, tetapi juga mencakup dimensi sosial, ekonomi, dan spiritual yang mendalam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis makna zakat dalam Al-Quran, dengan fokus pada konsep, tujuan, dan implikasi praktisnya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang prinsip-prinsip yang mendasari zakat dalam ajaran Islam dan relevansinya dalam konteks masyarakat modern. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan hermeneutika Al-Quran, yang melibatkan studi mendalam terhadap teks suci dengan memperhatikan konteks historis, linguistik, dan budaya. Penelitian ini juga menggunakan analisis perbandingan antara ayat-ayat yang terkait dengan zakat dan interpretasi dari berbagai tafsir Al-Quran yang ada. Analisis makna zakat dalam Al-Quran mengungkapkan kedalaman konsep ini dalam ajaran Islam. Zakat bukan hanya merupakan kewajiban keuangan, tetapi juga instrumen penting dalam menciptakan keadilan sosial, memperkuat solidaritas sosial, dan memajukan kesejahteraan ekonomi masyarakat. Dengan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang makna zakat dalam Al-Quran, diharapkan umat Muslim dapat melaksanakan kewajiban zakatnya dengan lebih efektif dan memberikan dampak yang positif bagi masyarakat secara keseluruhan.
TAFSIR AYAT KAUNIYYAH PERSPEKTIF THANTHAWI JAUHARI DALAM TAFSIR AL-JAWAHIR FI TAFSIR AL-QUR’AN AL-KARIM
Authors: Firdaus Muhammad
Published: June 2024

Tafsir ayat kauniyyah yang berbasis sains merupakan sebuah fenomena yang terjadi saat ini dalam kajian tafsir kontemporer. Keberadaannya hingga saat ini masih menjadi perdebatan dikalangan ulama tafsir, termasuk produk tafsir Thanthawi Jauhari yang dalam hal ini merupakan tafsir berbasis sains. Tafsir Thanthawi Jauhari menjadi salah satu tafsir sains yang cukup revolusioner dalam penafsirannya dan dapat dikatakan melampaui zamannyaPenelitian ini ditujukan untuk memperjelas posisi tafsir ayat kauiniyyah perspektif Thanthawi Jauhari ini di era kontemporer saat ini. Metode yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan jenis telaah Pustaka, yang mana dalam prosesnya dilakukan penelaahan terhadap data-data yang berupa kitab, buku, artikel, dan dokumen lainnya yang membantu penelitian ini. Melalui penelitian ini ditemukan fakta bahwa tafsir ayat-ayat kauniyah dalam perspektif Thanthawi Jauhari sama dengan apa yang diyakini oleh para pakar lainnya. Hanya saja dalam aplikasinya dalam penafsiran, cara dan bentuk yang diusung oleh Thanthawi Jauhari berbeda dan memberi kesan unik dan orisinil berbanding tafsir sains yang lainnya. Terkait dengan urgensi tafsir sains dalam studi kontemporer, sangat jelas bahwa tafsir dengan corak ini untuk era kontemporer saat ini sangat diperlukan, apalagi jika hal itu untuk mengungkap keagungan Allah tentang alam dan jagat raya, dimana pastinya hal itu akan menambahkadar ketakwaan kita kepada Allah SWT.
Impact of Nutrition Labeling on Food Choices and Diet Quality in France
Authors: Garcia Jules
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of nutrition labeling on food choices and diet quality in France.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: In France, the Nutri-Score labeling system has been found to significantly influence food choices towards healthier options by providing clear nutritional information on packaged foods. Studies indicate that consumers are more likely to select products with higher Nutri-Score ratings, indicative of healthier nutritional profiles, leading to improved overall diet quality and potentially reducing the risk of diet-related health issues.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Health belief model (HBM), theory of planned behavior (TPB) & social cognitive theory (SCT) may be used to anchor future studies on impact of nutrition labeling on food choices and diet quality in France. Emphasize interpretive labels that simplify complex nutritional information and facilitate quick comprehension across diverse demographic and cultural groups. Advocate for harmonized nutrition labeling regulations at national and international levels to ensure consistency and comparability across products and regions.
Determinants of Compliance with Iron Tablet Consumption Among Pregnant Women in Bengkulu: An Analysis of Knowledge, Occupation, and Demographic Factors
Authors: Umami Desi Aulia
Published: June 2024

Iron tablets are crucial supplements required during pregnancy to prevent anemia and its complications. However, the coverage of iron tablet consumption among pregnant women at the Sukamerindu Community Health Center in Bengkulu City remains below the national target of 85%, with only 70.98% adhering to this recommendation. This study aims to identify the factors influencing compliance with iron tablet consumption among pregnant women in the region. An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted, involving a population of 213 pregnant women with a sample of 101 women selected through accidental sampling. Primary data were collected using a questionnaire. Findings indicate significant effects of knowledge (p=0.000), education (p=0.000), occupation (p=0.000, OR=10.733), parity (p=0.000, OR=7.436), and age (p=0.000, OR=5.800) on compliance. Maternal parity emerged as a dominant factor affecting compliance (p=0.005, OR=6.428). From these results, enhancing pregnant women's knowledge about the importance of regular iron tablet consumption is crucial to reduce complication risks. This study provides essential insights into the dynamics of compliance and suggests the need for more focused approaches to improve compliance levels among pregnant women.
Abstrak: Tablet Fe merupakan suplemen penting yang diperlukan selama kehamilan untuk mencegah anemia dan komplikasinya. Namun, cakupan konsumsi tablet Fe di kalangan ibu hamil di Puskesmas Sukamerindu, Kota Bengkulu, masih di bawah target nasional 85%, dengan hanya 70,98% yang mematuhi rekomendasi ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kepatuhan konsumsi tablet Fe di antara ibu hamil di wilayah tersebut. Sebuah penelitian observasional analitik dengan desain cross-sectional dilakukan, melibatkan populasi 213 ibu hamil dengan sampel 101 wanita yang dipilih melalui sampling aksidental. Data primer dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner. Temuan menunjukkan pengaruh signifikan dari pengetahuan (p=0.000), pendidikan (p=0.000), pekerjaan (p=0.000, OR=10.733), paritas (p=0.000, OR=7.436), dan usia (p=0.000, OR=5.800) terhadap kepatuhan. Paritas ibu terungkap sebagai faktor dominan yang mempengaruhi kepatuhan (p=0.005, OR=6.428). Dari hasil ini, meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang pentingnya konsumsi tablet Fe secara rutin diperlukan untuk mengurangi risiko komplikasi. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan penting tentang dinamika kepatuhan dan menyarankan perlunya pendekatan yang lebih terfokus untuk meningkatkan tingkat kepatuhan di kalangan ibu hamil.
Efektivitas Perendaman Sari Belimbing Wuluh dan Sari Daun Pepaya Konsentrasi Berbeda terhadap Kualitas Fisikokimia Daging Kambing
Authors: Anggi Widyastuti  , Tri Puji Rahayu  , Mira Dian Naufalina
Published: June 2024

Daging kambing memiliki protein yang tinggi dan cukup untuk dikonsumsi, namun rentan pembusukan dan bau prengus. Alternatif yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan kualitas fisik dan kimia melalui perendaman larutan belimbing wuluh dan ekstrak daun pepaya. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan mengkaji efektivitas dari perendaman sari belimbing wuluh dan daun pepaya sebagai bahan pengawet alami terhadap kualitas fisikokimia daging kambing. Bahan yang digunakan adalah buah belimbing wuluh, daun pepaya, aquades, larutan buffer pH solution, dan sampel daging kambing bagian paha. Rancangan penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap terdiri 4 perlakuan dan 5 ulangan, meliputi P0: 0% sari belimbing wuluh + 0% sari daun pepaya, P1: 15% sari belimbing wuluh + 5% sari daun pepaya, P2: 30% sari belimbing wuluh + 10% sari daun pepaya, dan P3: 45% sari belimbing wuluh + 15% sari daun pepaya dengan lama perendaman 45 menit. Data dianalisa yang digunakan yaitu sidik ragam dan diuji lanjut Duncan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan daya ikat air meningkat, susut masak menurun, pH normal pada perlakuan P3. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini bahwa pemberian sari buah belimbing wuluh 45% dan daun pepaya 15% selama 45 menit mampu mempertahankan kualitas daging kambing memberikan hasil daya ikat air (DIA) meningkat 31,42%, susut masak menurun 30,82%, dan pH tetap dalam kondisi normal  3,14-5,97.