bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Experimental Verification of a Methodology for Assessing The Energy Performance on Turning Processes
Authors: Raharno Sri , Martawirya Yatna Yuwana , Cipta Wijaya Jeffry Aditya
Published: May 2023

This paper aimed to experimentally verify the methodology for assessing energy performance of turning processes that had been developed on the prior research. Specific energy consumption is used as the indicator in the process assessment. The experimental verification can be separated into two main steps. The first step is to construct the reference values of specific energy consumption and the second step is to compare the reference values to the specific energy consumption from the assessed process. The reference values were constructed based on the data of specific energy (from experiment) using data envelopment analysis (DEA) method. In this case, MaxDEA Basic 6.6 program has been used to determine the reference values. The experiment was conducted using several lathe machines based on the certain metering strategy. The metering strategy must be determined to maintain the consistency and validity of the process assessment.  After the reference values were constructed, the assessment can be carried out. Energy consumption from the assessed process was measured using power analyzer, and then it was converted into specific energy consumption value according to the material removal rate. Energy reduction score could be calculated based on the distance between the data of specific energy consumption (from the assessed process) and the reference value. The energy performance of the machine is better if the score of energy reduction is lower and nearer to the reference value. The methodology was designed to be as simple as possible in order to be appropriately implemented on the industry, but without reduce the quality of the assessment. shedding.
Effect of L-Citrulline from Watermelon Seed Extract as a Green Corrosion Inhibitor against the Corrosion Rate of Pipe Steel API 5L X65
Authors:   Fakultas Teknik Mesin dan Dirgantara Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia, Widyanto Bambang
Published: May 2023

API 5L X65 carbon steel is used in many industries, especially as oil and gas pipelines. However, this carbon steel pipe is vulnerable to corrosion at the inner surface owing to the flow of oil that is a multiphase system and contains dissolved salts. The corrosion phenomenon of the internal surface can be prevented by using an inhibitor. Most of the inhibitors used in industry are composed of compounds that are toxic and environmentally unfriendly. Consequently, the use of a natural inhibitor is at the forefront of corrosion inhibition studies. This study examines the efficiency of watermelon seed extract as an inhibitor before and after the addition of methyl ethyl glycol (MEG). The influence of L-citrulline from watermelon seed extract (WMSE) and MEG on the inhibition of corrosion of carbon steel in 3% NaCl containing acetic acid saturated by CO2 at room temperature was investigated by the immersion test, polarization test, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and surface analysis by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). According to the experiment results, the corrosion rate increased with the acid concentration and the effect of CO2. The corrosion rate can be inhibited by MEG, WMSE, and mixtures thereof. In comparison with 3% NaCl media containing acetic acid (HAc) 3360 ppm in saturated CO2 at room temperature, the inhibition efficiency of WMSE using polarization and EIS methods were 93.54% and 95.89%, respectively. However, based on the immersion test results, the inhibition efficiency was decreased. The inhibition efficiency of WMSE dropped after 120 hours of the immersion process by almost 40fold to 2.38%, while the efficiency of MEG was able to inhibit the surface by 80.48%. The mechanism of the inhibition by a WMSE molecule is through a chemisorption process, which forms a complex bond and generates a passive layer of Fe-WMSE Keyword: citrulline, corrosion, electrochemical
Cobalt-induced neuro-behavioural alterations are accompanied by profound Purkinje cell and gut-associated responses in rats
Authors: Akinrinde Akinleye , Adigun Kabirat , Mustapha Oluwaseun
Published: May 2023

Metal ions including cobalt (Co) ions reportedly exhibit neurotoxic and antimicrobial properties. We hypothesized that oral exposure to Co may have implications for gut-dysbiosis with possible alterations of microbiota-gut-brain signaling in the host. In this preliminary study, we sought to examine whether exposure of male Wistar rats to cobalt chloride (CoCl2) at 0, 25, 50 and 100 mg/kg for two weeks affects select neurobehavioural indices, vagus nerve and brain morphology along with evaluation of associated changes in faecal bacterial flora, faecal fatty acids and the morphology of the intestines. CoCl2-exposed rats showed a dose-dependent reduction in hanging latency in the hanging wire (HW) test, reduced tendency to recognize novel objects in a Novel Object recognition (NOR) test, but increased interaction with open arms in the elevated plus maze (EPM) test, compared to controls. There were dose-dependent reductions in total heterotrophic count, coliforms, E. coli, Enterococcal and Lactobacilli counts in the faeces. Administration of CoCl2 at 100 mg/kg evoked the appearance of unsaturated fatty acids including palmitoleic, oleic and linoleic acids in the faeces as detected by gas chromatography-flame ion detection (GD-FID) analysis using fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) standards. Histopathological examination revealed chromatolysis of Purkinje cells in the cerebellum, although no significant lesions were present in the vagus nerve isolated from all the groups. In the intestines, there was moderate to severe infiltration of inflammatory cells into the duodenum, ileum, jejunum and colon while villi erosions were seen prominently in the ileum. These initial findings suggest that short-term exposure to Co can lead to gut-associated changes that may underlie neurotoxicity and alterations in behavior induced by Co.
Political neutrality as an indicator of professional prosecution
Authors: Voitenko Anton
Published: May 2023

The relevance of the topic is determined by the importance of the principle of political neutrality as a preventive factor of the prosecutor's professional activity, which is designed to protect him/her from external influence of any political force and emergence of personal illegal interests in the context of social cataclysms). The purpose of the article is to examine the professional activity of a prosecutor through understanding of its principles as indicative characteristics of professional skill and professionalism. To confirm this, the author chose functionalism as the main methodological approach, which gave him grounds to assert that the functions of activity determine professional skill (the prosecutor's profession), and the principles determine professionalism (the level of mastering this profession). The following methods were used as auxiliary methods: formal-logical (for a reasoned presentation of the research material), formal-dogmatic (for the analysis of current regulatory documents) and comparative legal (for comparing the analyzed material). The main results of the study show that the principle of political neutrality is a requirement in the field of professional activity of civil servants not only in Ukraine, but also in the European Union, integration with which is defined as the main vector of further development of our country. A distinction should be made between political neutrality and the synonymous concepts of political impartiality and independence, apoliticality and non-partisanship. At the same time, it is shown that political neutrality is one of the most important criteria in formulating requirements for professional selection, training, advanced training and professional activities of prosecutors. The practical value of the study is to warn prosecutors against political ignorance which may arise due to a misunderstanding of political neutrality. In order to avoid or overcome this negative aspect, the author proposes a number of factors for the prosecutor's professional excellence, which is described using a peculiar formula: the prosecutor's professional excellence can be viewed as the sum of political, media and information and environmental literacy divided by political neutrality.
Mediating factors for profitability in textile and footwear retail businesses
Authors: Molobela Kgasi Nthabiseng Annah , Worku Zeleke , Muchie Mammo
Published: May 2023

Braamfontein is one of the suburbs of Johannesburg which is known for a wide variety of vibrant retail business activities such as restaurants, cafeterias, spaza shops, newspaper shops, clothing, textile, footwear, hair dresser’s shops, tour operators, bus and taxi ranks, hotels and entertainment centres. Braamfontein has retailers from all over the world. A survey was conducted by gathering retail trade data from 586 entrepreneurs in Braamfontein working in footwear and textile retail businesses to determine predictors of profitability. The study found that 406 of the 586 SMMEs in the study (69.28%) were profitable, whereas the remaining 180 of the 586 SMMEs in the study (30.72%) were not profitable. Results obtained from factor analysis and ordered logit regression analysis showed that profitability was significantly influenced by 3 variables of the study. These 3 predictor variables of study were the level of satisfaction of employees with the style of business leadership in the business, use of social media for networking and marketing merchandise to customers, and the ability to check the quality of services rendered to customers by employees of the business.
Implications of observed impediments on knowledge dissemination across employees in Sri Lanka's education sector: a case study on abc non-state degree awarding institute
Authors: Rathnayake H.D  , Herath D
Published: May 2023

It has been shown that while different technologies and methodologies are employed in the higher education sector to capture and process knowledge, successful knowledge dissemination is hindered by constraints. Impediments to knowledge distribution that result from many factors that are not properly acknowledged and untangled in the education sector. As a result, the criteria mentioned confirm that obstacles to knowledge dissemination lower staff productivity and effectiveness in knowledge management. As a critical information gap, the distinction between barriers and knowledge diffusion is explored in this study work. The study was created using a deductive methodology and a positivist epistemological stance. The study sample was selected as 181 members of the academic and non-academic staff across 46 branches of the ABC non-state university that awards degrees. The study found that organizational, individual, and technological hurdles obstruct the dissemination of knowledge. According to research findings, impediments to information distribution in the higher education sector should be removed by addressing those that exist in the contexts of organizations, individuals, and technology.
Systems Development: a Holistic Vision in Health Science
Authors: Andrade Girón Daniel , Marín-Rodriguez William , Carreño Cisneros Edgardo , Zuñiga Rojas Marcelo , Calvo Rivera Irina
Published: May 2023

In the field of health science, it is important to understand the dynamics of scientific development, as well as the ontological, methodological and epistemological positions that support the results of research in this area, in order to have a more complete vision of the phenomenon under study. The aim of this research is to explain such dynamics. The methodological design used is qualitative and exploratory, employing the hermeneutic method and triangulation. The results show that each geometry explains the development of a complex system, and that the study of the development of Fourier theory and Wavelets theory provides a holistic view in health science. In conclusion, this research approaches scientific dynamics from a systemic perspective and relevant to health science, which could have important implications in the development of new knowledge and applications to meet the needs of society
Contributions of neurosciences, neuromarketing and learning processes in innovation
Authors: Zambrano Verdesoto German Jazmany , Rincon Soto Idana Beroska , Castro Alfaro Alain
Published: May 2023

The objective of this research is to contribute through the use of projects and marketing to develop innovative proposals that allow businesses to be at the forefront of the commercial system and satisfy the needs of customers. The methodology used in this research is descriptive with a bibliographic, qualitative and quantitative approach. In this study, 25 students of the Marketing subject of the Higher Technology in Administration career of the Bolivarian University Institute of Technology participated, we worked with 6 teams and selected to 6 businesses, instruments such as the interview were used, and the survey that was applied to 1297 consumers, and potential clients, satisfactory results were obtained for the businesses, managing to develop 6 projects that applied can generate quick and agile solutions to businesses, Results were satisfactory at an educational level, it was achieved that students can apply theoretical and practical knowledge to contribute to the commercial development of the selected businesses, the methodology used is significant to contribute to the innovation of products and / or services
Reason of Low Level Achievement of Students at the Primary Schools in Teaching English Language as Perceived by its Teachers in Aden Governorate
Authors:   College of Education || Zanzibar E: wagdi272491@gmail.com || phone: 00967772374805, Awad Labhas Abdulsalam , Sultan Ahmed Moqbel Idris ,   College of Education || Develop the patio E: dr.edrees101@gmail.com || phone: 00967770256978
Published: May 2023

Abstract: The present study aims to know reason of low level achievement of students at the primary schools in teaching English language as perceived by its teachers in Aden governorate, and to determine the effect of gender, qualification and years of experience variables. An instrument of a questionnaire is designed to achieve the aims of the study. It is consisted of (60)items distributed among six axes. The study's sample consisted of (91) teachers, (41) male and (50) female. Results of the study revealed that all the axes obtained a higher degree reason, with mean(3.79). On the level of axes, obtained the content axe the first rank with meal (4.12), obtained the targets axe the second rank with meal (4.04), obtained the evaluation style axe the third rank with meal (3.93), obtained the teaching methods axe the fourth rank with meal (3.63), and obtained the teacher axe the fifth rank with meal (3.48). The study has showed that there are not statistical differences between the mean of the teachers views towards reasons teach the students of English language for their gender, qualification scholarliness and experience. On bases of the above results, the researchers recommends to develop the training programme in the colleges of education and increased the training courses for teachers. الملخص: هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على أسباب تدني مستوي تحصيل تلاميذ مرحلة التعليم الأساسي في تعلم اللغة الانجليزية من وجهة نظر معلمي المادة بمحافظة عدن، وتحديد أثر متغيرات الجنس والمؤهل العلمي وعدد سنوات الخبرة في وجهات نظرهم، ومن أجل تحقيق أهداف الدراسة صمم الباحثان استبانة مغلقة، وتكونت بعد التحكيم من (60) فقرة، موزعة على ستة مجالات، تكونت عينة الدراسة من (91) معلماً ومعلمة، منهم (41) معلماً و(50) معلمة، وتوصلت نتائج الدراسة إلى أن جميع مجالاتها قد حازت على متوسط عام بلغ (3.79 من 5) أي بدرجة قوة سبب كبيرة، وعلى مستوى المجالات، احتل مجال المحتوى الدراسي على المرتبة الأولى بمتوسط حسابي (4.12)، واحتل مجال الأهداف التعليمية المرتبة الثانية بمتوسط (4.04)، وجاء مجال أساليب التقويم في المرتبة الثالثة بمتوسط حسابي (3.93)، بينما أحتل مجال طرائق التدريس المرتبة الرابعة بمتوسط (3.63)، ثم تلاه مجال المعلم بمتوسط (3.51) في المرتبة الخامسة، وجاء في المرتبة السادسة والأخيرة مجال التلميذ بمتوسط (3.48)، وعدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية بين متوسطات آراء المعلمين والمعلمات نحو أسباب تعلم التلاميذ مادة اللغة الإنجليزية، وذلك باختلاف جنسهم، ومؤهلاتهم العلمية وعدد سنوات خبراتهم. وفي ضوء النتائج التي أسفرت عنها الدراسة أوصى الباحثان بضرورة العمل على تطوير برامج إعداد معلمي اللغة الإنجليزية، وتصميم برامج خاصة لإعداد معلم اللغة الإنجليزية في مرحلة التعليم الأساسي، خاصة والبرامج الحالية في كليات التربية صممت لمعلم المرحلة الثانوية، وتكثيف الدورات التدريبية في أثناء الخدمة لمعلمي اللغة الإنجليزية، والتركيز على نموهم المهني من أجل رفع مستوى تحصيل التلاميذ.
The status quo of integrating the concepts of modern geographical techniques in the content of geography books in secondary schools in the Republic of Yemen
Authors:   Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Teaching Methods || College of Education and Languages, Amran University ||| Yemen E: almansory711@gmail.Com || phone: 00967777721773, Muhammad Ali Al-Mansory Aref
Published: May 2023

Abstract: This study aims at specifying the concepts of modern geographical techniques that should be included in geography books in secondary schools through analysing the content in the light of modern geographical techniques which this study arrives at. The list includes 36 concepts divided into two main fields: remote sensing technology and geographical information technology. The list is characterized with credibility and constancy enough for the purpose of this study. This study is based on description through analysing the content. The result of analysing the content finds out that the percentage of including the remote sensing concepts is %86.8 while the percentage of geographical information technology conceps is %13.2. This indicates that modern geographical techniques are not included in a balanced and proportionate way in the current geographical books. Accordingly this study arrives at a number of recommendations and suggestions. الملخص: هــدفت الدراســة إلــى التعرف على واقع تضمين مفاهيم التقنيات الجغرافية المعاصرة بكتب الجغرافيا للمرحلة الثانوية من خلال تحليل محتواها في ضوء قائمة مفاهيم التقنيات الجغرافية المعاصرة التي توصلت اليها الدراسة، وتشمل القائمة (36) مفهوما تنقسم إلى مجالين رئيسين (تقنية الاستشعار عن بعد ـــــــ تقنية نظم المعلومات الجغرافية) اتّسمت القائمة بـدلالتي صـدق وثبــات كافيــة لأغــراض الدراســة، وتكون مجتمع وعينة الدراسة من كتب الجغرافيا بالمرحلة الثانوية، واستخدمت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي من خلال أسلوب تحليل المحتوى، وكشـــفت نتــائج تحليـــل المحتـــوى عن تضمين مفاهيم تقنية الاستشعار عن بعد بنسبة (86,8%)، بينما تم تضمين مفاهيم تقنية نظم المعلومات الجغرافية بنسبة (13,2%)، وهو ما يشير إلى أن مفاهيم التقنيات الجغرافية المعاصرة غير مضمنة بالقدر المتوازن والعمق المناسـب فـي كتـب الجغرافيا الحاليـة. وأوصت الدراسة بالاستفادة من قائمة مفاهيم التقنيات الجغرافية المعاصرة التي توصلت إليها الدراسة في تطوير كتب الجغرافيا بالمرحلة الثانوية، وتضمين وتنظيم مفاهيم التقنيات الجغرافية المعاصرة للمفاهيم التي لم ترد بمحتوى كتب الجغرافيا بالمرحلة الثانوية مع مراعاة التوازن وتحقيق التكامل بين مفاهيم التقنيات الجغرافية المعاصرة وغيرها من المفاهيم الأخرى، واقترحت الدراسة إجراء دراسات أخرى تتعلق بالتقنيات الجغرافية المعاصرة.
A Proposal to Develop Sources of Funding for Scientific Research in Yemen
Authors:   Professor of Educational Administration and Planning|| Hadramout University|| yemen Phone: 00967771543351 || Email: ahmedalhaj20199@gmail.com, Ahmed Ali Al-Haj Najwa
Published: May 2023

Abstract: The aim of the research is to diagnose the reality of financing scientific research in Yemen, identify the challenges facing it, and propose a vision for developing the sources of funding for scientific research in Yemen. In light of the most prominent contemporary trends in funding scientific research, the researcher used a complex methodology consisting of two complementary parts: The description is used here to identify and describe the problem of financing the scientific research in Yemen, its manifestations, the collection of facts and observations about it and its status report, and then the search for ways to overcome the problem of the study and solve it the appropriate, The study consisted of an introduction that included the general framework of the study and three topics. The researcher dealt with the first: the reality of financing scientific research in Yemen and its challenges. The second included the most prominent trends and contemporary experiences in financing scientific research. Scientific Research in Yemen, concluded the study with a series of complementary recommendations to implement the vision and ensure its success. المستخلص: هدف البحث إلى تشخيص واقع تمويل البحث العلمي في اليمن، والتعرف على التحديات التي تواجهه، واقتراح تصور لتطوير مصادر تمويل البحث العلمي في اليمن؛ في ضوء أبرز الاتجاهات المعاصرة في تمويل البحث العلمي، واستخدمت الباحثة منهجية مركبة تتكون من شقين متكاملين، الأول؛ عام والثاني: خاص، شقها العام: المنهج الوصفي المسحي، وشقها الخاص أو العملي: بحوث الفعل، حيث يستخدم الوصف هنا لتحديد ووصف مشكلة تمويل البحث العلمي في اليمن، ومظاهرها، وجمع الحقائق والملاحظات عنها وتقرير حالتها، ثم البحث عن سبل التغلب على المشكلة موضوع الدراسة وحلها المناسب. وتكونت الدراسة من مدخل؛ تضمن الإطار العام للدراسة، وثلاثة مباحث، تناولت الباحثة في الأول منها: واقع تمويل البحث العلمي في اليمن وتحدياته، فيما تضمن الثاني: أبرز التوجهات والتجارب المعاصرة في تمويل البحث العلمي، وأما المبحث الثالث: فتضمن تصوراً مقترحاً لتطوير مصادر تمويل البحث العلمي في اليمن، واختتمت الدراسة بجملة من التوصيات التكميلية لتنفيذ التصور وضمان نجاحه.
Pemodelan Sistem Tata Kelola Pengetahuan Perguruan Tinggi Penunjang Proses Akademik (Studi Kasus: Fakultas Teknologi Informasi Universitas Atma Jaya Makassar)
Authors: Syarif Adi Chandra
Published: May 2023

Knowledge has become an important asset, capital and resource in organizations. This is especially true for a higher education institution. Higher education institution can be said to be an organization whose assets are dominated by knowledge, whether it is attached to the teachers (which are tacit) or codified. Tacit Knowledge and explicit knowledge in the academic process owned by the Faculty of Information Technology Atma Jaya Makassar University has not stored and managed properly. This research focus on how to design a model of Knowledge Management System in the academic process so that model becomes a picture of the KMS in accordance with the needs of FTI to manage their knowledge and the design results of KMS model can be implemented in the future. The result of this research is a prototype of Knowledge Management System model in the academic process for FTI.Explicit,
Peningkatan Penulisan Artikel Mahasiswa bagi Akselerasi Publikasi Ilmiah Pendidikan Tinggi
Authors: Salamah Nyimas Shoffah Shofiyatus , Darmalaksana Wahyudin
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi signifikansi publikasi ilmiah akademisi pendidikan tinggi, khususnya akademisi bidang agama dan tidak terkecuali kalangan mahasiswa yang dipandang masih langka dalam melakukan publikasi artikel di jurnal ilmiah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis target capaian mata kuliah dengan keluaran publikasi artikel di jurnal ilmiah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui studi lapangan dengan menerapkan metode deskriptif-analitis. Hasil dan pembahasan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa keluaran mata kuliah berupa publikasi artikel di jurnal ilmiah telah menghasilkan pencapaian yang signifikan, meskipun dijumpai berbagai kendala, seperti mahasiswa tidak semua mempunyai fasilitas laptop, beban tugas-tugas mata kuliah yang menumpuk hingga memalingkan konsentrasi, dan terkendala kesulitan menentukan jurnal bagi pengiriman artikel ilmiah. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa sungguh pun capaian mata kuliah dengan keluaran penulisan artikel dinilai cukup efektif bagi akselerasi publikasi ilmiah pendidikan tinggi, namun tetap diperlukan dispensasi beban tugas-tugas mata kuliah, pembentukan jurnal ilmiah khusus mahasiswa, dan termasuk reward publikasi ilmiah mahsiswa. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini merekomendasikan pengelolaan publikasi ilmiah mahasiswa secara memadai khususya di pendidikan tinggi keagamaan. Penelitian ini diharapkan memiliki implikasi manfaat bagi perumusan kebijakan penulisan artikel dan publikasi ilmiah di pendidikan tinggi keagamaan Islam.
Implementasi Gaya Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah dalam Pembinaan Profesionalitas dan Kinerja Guru
Authors: Halimah Ai Hilmi , Tafsir Ahmad , Setiawan Marwan
Published: May 2023

This study aims to describe the implementation of the principal's leadership style in professional development and teacher performance (research study at SDN 3 Cikedokan). This research is a qualitative research with descriptive method, the subjects in this study are the principal and teachers. The research shows that the implementation of the leadership style of the Principal of SDN 3 Cikedokan is democratic because the Principal always consults in every decision making. Principals as educators, managers, administrators, supervisors, leaders, innovators and motivators who are quite successful in fostering professionalism and teacher performance as evidenced by good teacher discipline, motivation and responsibility, namely through the stages of program planning, implementation of work plans as well as supervision and evaluation.
Impacto da Experiência Profissional e da Geração na Colaboração em Equipes de Sistemas de Informação
Authors: Machado Sofia M. B. , Diirr Bruna
Published: May 2023

Produzir novos conhecimentos e soluções inovadoras são desafios para as organizações e para os seus Sistemas de Informação (SI). A geração tanto de conhecimento como de inovação está intimamente relacionada à colaboração entre profissionais para além do escopo de habilidades e conhecimentos individuais específicos. Esta pesquisa visa investigar como as experiências profissionais heterogêneas intervém na colaboração em equipes de SI compostas por integrantes de diferentes gerações. Almeja-se o desenvolvimento de um conjunto de boas práticas de apoio a essas equipes, bem como o suporte tecnológico associado.
Proposta de uma plataforma colaborativa para auxílio na disseminação de informações sobre educação sexual feminina
Authors: Azevedo Karolina I. , Machado Letícia S.
Published: May 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma proposta de trabalho de conclusão de curso para concepção e desenvolvimento de uma plataforma digital e colaborativa para entrega de conteúdo informacional sobre saúde e educação sexual feminina. O desenvolvimento da indústria de Femtechs no Brasil e no mundo indicam uma necessidade crescente em oferecer ao público feminino produtos e serviços sobre saúde e sexualidade da mulher. Nesse sentido, espera-se através do método de design thinking seguindo ciclos de discovery para concepção e desenvolvimento de produtos digitais propor uma plataforma digital que ofereça um espaço de comunicação e troca de informação além de conteúdos sobre campanhas de saúde, dúvidas, produtos e serviços para o público feminino.
MetColab - Uma aplicação colaborativa Iot para gestão e controle de dados meteorológicos da Cidade de Macaé com apoio da Universidade, Rede Escolar Municipal e Defesa Civil
Authors: Costa Anselmo P. R. , Motta Claudia L. R. , Schneider Daniel
Published: May 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma proposta de integração entre a comunidade acadêmica do Centro Multidisciplinar – UFRJ Macaé, rede escolar municipal, prefeitura municipal e secretaria de defesa civil de Macaé através de aplicativo colaborativo de gestão e controle de dados meteorológicos, com uso de tecnologia Iot, com protocolo MQTT para um conjunto de estações de baixo custo, operadas por microcontroladores de baixa potência ESP32, distribuídas em escolas da rede municipal de Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
Perspective Chapter: Prospects of Using Blockchain Technology in the Tourism Industry
Authors: Gamidullaeva Leyla , Karelin Ivan , Zinchenko Svetlana
Published: May 2023

This article is devoted to an actual research problem in conditions of increased uncertainty and the need for a theoretical rethinking of the tourism phenomenon in the society, when geopolitical upheavals and a decrease in international security are taking place, as well as the pandemic COVID-19, which currently poses new challenges for the tourism industry. Today, it is more relevant and appropriate than ever to think about them from the perspective of blockchain technology, using a fundamental approach to the digitalization of decentralized management of the life cycle of an internal regional tourism product. It is required to develop an integrated scientific and methodological approach to modeling and designing cyber-physical systems for monitoring and managing tourism products, objects, and processes based on blockchain technologies in order to maximize the contribution of the tourism industry to the socioeconomic development of regions.
Extraction of Boron from Tourmaline Ore: Mechanism of Thermal Analysis of the Schorl
Authors: Dandekar Sneha , Pande Kavita , Peshwe Dilip
Published: May 2023

Tourmaline is the chief boron-bearing mineral on the earth and is present in an excess amount in the crustal rocks. However, schorl is an iron-rich alkali that forms a solid solution with the magnesium-rich, alkali tourmaline, dravite. In this work, tourmaline (schorl variety) was treated along with soda ash, and its behavior was analyzed using electron probe microanalysis (EPMA), x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope, and energy dispersive spectrometer (SEM-EDS) analyses, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal analysis (DTA), in order to annotate the soda-ash activation of boron within the tourmaline ore. To extract boron from the sample, sodium carbonate powder was mixed with the schorl in 20% of the total weight of schorl powder. When the sample was treated with sodium carbonate, the sodium gets combined with the boron to form sodium borate at 566°C along with aegirine and aluminum oxides. This sodium borate can be treated with hydrochloric acid to get boron-oxide along with NaCl.
Synthesis and Types of Selenoproteins and Their Role in Regulating Inflammation and ER Stress Signaling Pathways: Overview
Authors: Gelen Volkan , Kara Adem , Kükürt Abdulsamed
Published: May 2023

Selenium (Se) is one of the trace elements that play an important role in many biological processes in the living body. Selenium acts in the body mainly in its forms called selenoprotein. Selenoproteins play a role in various events such as oxidative stress, immunity, cancer, inflammation, and endoplasmic reticulum stress. In selenium deficiency, the expression of selenoproteins and thus their activity decrease. In this case, some reactions such as increased oxidative stress, weakened immunity, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and inflammation cannot be prevented. The main source of selenium is food, and a diet poor in selenium causes selenium and therefore selenoprotein deficiency. This chapter will present information about the synthesis of selenoproteins and their role, especially in inflammation and endoplasmic reticulum stress response.
Healthcare Rights for Gender and Sexual Minorities
Authors: P. Gilmore John
Published: May 2023

There is broad consensus that a key factor for human flourishing is access to safe, effective, and appropriate healthcare. Whilst health inequalities exist for many marginalised and minoritised groups, the impact of broader social inequities on healthcare delivery and health outcomes is particularly notable in gender and sexual minority groups. Health inequalities faced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and other gender and sexual minority groups exist across domains of physical, psychological, and emotional wellbeing; many stemming from experiences of broad social exclusion and discrimination, explained through the concept of ‘Minority Stress’. This chapter will explore the concept of health inequality and inequity faced by LBGTQI+ groups, considering the relationships between social inclusion, legislative protection, and access to healthcare. It will also question why, even in societies with high acceptance rates of gender and sexuality diversity, health inequalities remain evident. Furthermore, the chapter will present strategies to enhance the healthcare rights of sexual and gender minority groups.
Elastin is Related to Functions of Melanocytes in Normal and Abnormal Skin
Authors: Hirobe Tomohisa
Published: May 2023

Context: Functions of melanocytes are supported by many growth factors and cytokines derived from epidermal and dermal cells, especially keratinocytes and fibroblasts. In addition to these skin cells, elastin fibers are thought to be important for regulating melanocyte functions in normal and abnormal skin. However, the role of elastin has not been fully investigated. Recently, the research on the role of elastin in melanocyte functions has greatly increased even in human skin, whereas no full review article on this subject has been presented so far. Thus, the author tried to present a complete review article on this subject in animals and humans. Methods: The author searched the literature on elastin and melanocytes in research databases. Results: Elastin fibers can affect the normal functions of melanoblasts/melanocytes in animals and humans. Moreover, elastin fibers influence melanocyte functions in abnormal skin. In vitiliginous skin, where melanin and melanoblasts/melanocytes are completely lost, elastin fibers are dramatically reduced. However, elastin fibers are completely restored or even increased in the dermis of repigmented skin after phototherapy and/or skin transplantation. Moreover, elastin fibers penetrate the basement membrane of repigmented skin, suggesting a direct contact between dermal elastin fibers and epidermal melanoblasts/melanocytes. Conclusions: Elastin/elastin fibers may control the functions of mammalian melanocytes in normal and abnormal skin.
Implementation of the Concept of Religious Moderation in Islamic Education: Study the Thought of M. Quraish Shihab
Authors: Nasihin Ahmad Khoiron , Ainol Ainol , Khumaidi Ahmad
Published: May 2023

Extremes in religion are a serious problem when looking at the country's heterogeneity and multiculturalism level. The results of extremes tend to give birth to religiously labeled conflicts, which require religious moderation to be embodied, one of which is through educational channels. Education is considered a path with potential because it is an educational forum for producing a moderate generation of the nation, one of which is Islamic Religious Education. Learning that is an aspect of education can be used as a path to implement religious moderation. Moreover, this study aims to reveal the concept of religious moderation according to M. Quraish Shihab and its application to learning Islamic religious education. This research uses a qualitative approach with the type of research library research. Data collection techniques are documentation and content analysis as analytical techniques. From this study, several findings were found that religious moderation is a middle position (balance) in religion, meaning that it stands between two opposing sides of the extreme, while the purpose of religious moderation is to create a just, consistent, firm, and balanced perspective on both worldly and ukhrawi affairs. Moreover, religious moderation can be applied through learning methods such as discussions, group work, and tourist work.
Ki Hajar Dewantara's Learning Concepts & Kadar M. Yusuf's and Its Relevance in The Era of Society 5.0
Authors: Dinata Syaiful , Achadi Muh. Wasith
Published: May 2023

Learning is a very important component of making humans truly human. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the learning concept of Ki Hajar Dewantara and Kadar M. Yusuf and its relevance in the era of society 5.0. In this study using the library research method, namely research that analyzes written literature in the form of books and scientific journals as the main source, the results of this study indicate that the concept of learning from the point of view of Ki Hajar Dewantara, namely learning is an activity that will provide knowledge and knowledge, thus obtaining safety. and the highest happiness. Whereas from the point of view of Kadar M. Yusuf said that learning is an activity that will produce knowledge and the concept of learning, Kadar M. Yusuf emphasized that learning includes all sensory aspects so that knowledge is obtained, awareness is formed, admiration is formed, and the final estuary is the formation vertical and horizontal piety. The two figures said that learning is all activity that will provide knowledge, and humans can form piety in themselves to achieve the highest safety and happiness. Therefore, the thoughts of Ki Hajar Dewantara and Kadar M. Yusuf regarding the concept of learning are very relevant in the era of society 5.0; this is because the two figures do not reject changes in the world of Education, as long as the activities carried out produce knowledge and knowledge. Furthermore, the existence of technology can facilitate the achievement of learning objectives because the media in learning is growing and not boring. The thoughts of the two figures are not only relevant in the era of society 5.0 but must be implemented and realized in order to provide a good filter for humans to enjoy the era of society 5.0
Analysis of the Flexing Phenomenon in Social Media from a Hadith Perspective with a Psychological Approach
Authors: Aeni Dinie , Busro Busro , Fikra Hidayatul
Published: May 2023

Flexing, or showing off wealth, has become a new phenomenon that has caused a stir on social media. This study aims to discuss flexing from the perspective of hadith. This study uses a qualitative approach by applying a descriptive-analytical method. The formal object of this research is a psychological approach by analyzing the hadith matan. The material object of this research is the phenomenon of flexing behaviour on social media. The results of this study indicate that flexing behaviour is strictly forbidden based on the hadith narrated by Abu Dawud No. 3511. The discussion of this study explains that flexing is done when a person has insecurity about himself. Flexing practitioners tend to have emotional intelligence: awareness, empathy, self-regulations, and low social skills. Real rich people never flaunt their wealth, so people flexing their wealth mean they are not really rich. The wealth of the heart is not from material things but is in a heart full of empathy.
Unusual regioselectivity in [3+2] cycloaddition reactions between (E)-3-nitroacrylic acid derivatives and (Z)-C,N-diphenylimine N-oxide
Authors: Kras Jowita , Wróblewska Aneta , Kącka-Zych Agnieszka
Published: May 2023

[3+2] cycloaddition reactions of -COOMe and -CN trans-substituted nitroethenes with (Z)-C,N-diphenylimine N-oxide were tested. For the contrast to most known nitroalkene/nitrone cycloaditions, the reactions studied realized with the formation of 5-nitroisoxazolidines
Tanggung Gugat Korporasi Akibat Pencemaran Lingkungan Ditinjau Berdasarkan Undang-Undang Perlindungan dan Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup
Authors: Margareta Stefani , Boediningsih Widyawati
Published: May 2023

Pendahuluan: Indonesia merupakan Negara Kepulauan dimana banyaknya pulau di Indonesia yang dikelilingi oleh lautan di sekitarnya. Sadar akan mayoritas penduduknya menggantungkan hidup melalui kelestarian sumber daya alam, Pemerintah tidak mungkin tinggal diam dengan ini. Tujuan: Untuk memahami lebih mendalam bagaimanakah tanggung gugat P.T Pertamina (Persero) terhadap pencemaran lingkungan yang terjadi akibat dari perusahaannya. Metode: Tipe penelitian yang digunakan dalam penyusunan penulisan ini adalah penulisan yuridis normatif. Hasil: Penelitian mengenai tragedi tumpahan minyak mentah PT. Pertamina di pesisir pantai Karawang. Kesimpulan: PT. Pertamina bertanggung jawab secara mutlak berdasarkan Pasal 88 UU PPLH atas tumpahan minyak mentah di pesisir pantai Karawang yang menyebabkan kerusakan lingkungan serta tidak dapatnya nelayan melakukan mata pencaharian akibat pencemaran lingkungan tersebut. Kemudian PT. Pertamina wajib melakukan ganti rugi atas rusaknya lingkungan.
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) writing test
Authors:   University of Melbourne, Bernal Chelsea
Published: May 2023

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Experimenting with a Japanese automated essay scoring system in the L2 Japanese environment
Authors:   Australian National University, Imaki Jun , Ishihara Shunichi
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study is to provide an empirical analysis of the performance of an L1 Japanese automated essay scoring system which was on L2 Japanese compositions. In particular, this study concerns the use of such a system in formal L2 Japanese classes by the teachers (not in standardised tests). Thus experiments were designed accordingly. For this study, Jess, Japanese essay scoring system, was trialled using L2 Japanese compositions (n = 50). While Jess performed very well, being comparable with human raters in that the correlation between Jess and the average of the nine human raters is at least as high as the correlation between the 9 human raters, we also found: 1) that the performance of Jess is not as good as the reported performance of English automated essay scoring systems in the L2 environment and 2) that the very good compositions tend to be under-scored by Jess, indicating that Jess still has possible room for improvement.
Read, J. (Ed) Post-admission Language Assessment of University Students
Authors:   University of Melbourne, Czajkowski Michelle
Published: May 2023

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Developing and validating language proficiency standards for non-native English speaking health professionals
Authors:   University of Melbourne, Elder Catherine , McNamara Tim ,   University of Melbourne, Woodward-Kron Robyn ,   University of Melbourne, Manias Elizabeth ,   University of Melbourne, McColl Geoff ,   University of Melbourne, Webb Gillian ,   University of Melbourne, Pill John ,   University of Melbourne, O'Hagan Sally ,   University of Melbourne
Published: May 2023

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Maintaining the connection between test and context: A language test for university admission
Authors:   American University of Beirut, Pill John
Published: May 2023

This paper reflects on a review of an existing English language examination for admission to an English-medium university in a non-English-dominant context. Studying how well an established test sits in its present context may highlight environmental changes causing gaps and points of friction. Such an evaluation therefore provides a baseline understanding from which to move forward. From the 1960s to 1980s, experts developed an examination for applicants to the American University of Beirut that was similar to the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of that time. The AUB English Entrance Examination has remained relatively unchanged since then. Concern about its effectiveness prompted a recent review, providing an opportunity to study consequences of employing a test not fully adapted to its current use. The review found differences in what is/was viewed as appropriate test format and content, and in definitions of language proficiency. It also noted unwarranted assumptions made about comparability of results from different tests. Current language practices at the university, in the region and in the globalized workplace where graduates subsequently seek employment are different from those assumed when the test was first developed. This indicates the need for test revision and, for example, the potential benefit of developing an institutional language policy.
Assessing Interactional Competence: The role of intersubjectivity in a paired-speaking assessment task
Authors:   Kobe University, Burch Alfred Rue , Kley Katharina ,   Rice University
Published: May 2023

Since the turn of the century, the field of language assessment has increasingly turned its eye towards the assessment of Interactional Competence (IC) (Galaczi & Taylor, 2018; Plough et al., 2018; Roever & Kasper, 2018). This study is premised on the argument that a key function of IC is to achieve and maintain intersubjectivity, as made publicly viewable through the practices that participants employ to display that they understand each other, and how they understand each other. The paper thus suggests that IC assessment can and should consider intersubjectivity as a ratable construct. Using Multimodal Conversation Analysis (Goodwin, 2018; Mondada, 2011), the paper examines two paired-speaking assessment tasks conducted by learners of German at the end of their fourth semester of study, focusing on how and when the learners display understanding of prior talk, examining how they receipt turns and display epistemic and affective stances in a publicly viewable way. The study suggests that the same practices the participants employ to display their understandings to each other can be used in a heuristic fashion by language testers to assess IC and concludes by considering the practical implications these have for classroom assessment.
Electoral Legitimacy and Decentralization of Democracy or on a Paradigm Shift
Authors: Tănăsescu Gabriela ,   Polish Academy of Sciences
Published: May 2023

The paper seeks to analyze the causes that led to the decline of the procedural-electoral legitimacy paradigm, as explanatory paradigm, in favor of the models that have highlighted the significant changes occurred in the contemporary societies. For this purpose the paper examines Pierre Rosanvallon’s analytical model of interpreting "the revolution in the conception of legitimacy."
Citizen Identity and Participatory Political Culture. A Conceptual Approach
Authors: Stuparu Lorena Valeria ,   Polish Academy of Sciences
Published: May 2023

Joining these two concepts of political science and philosophy (i.e. individual politi-cal identity and participatory political culture) is an attempt to explore their comprehen-sive potential, regarding the foundation of any democratic regime, namely the rule of law, civil society, a civilized global political world in which each individual can find his dignity, without being considered simply an anonymous in the great mass of people controlled and dominated through propaganda and restrictions by a relatively small number of people. The paper is structured on the main stated aspects: citizenship and political identity; identity, human dignity and the rule of law (as “medium term”); par-ticipative political culture. Participatory political culture is defining for the identity of a citizen in a state of law, but when the myths of democracy come into conflict with the political reality, indifference or absenteeism are also part of the cultural practices of citizenship and this is a challenge to political philosophy.
Democracy and the Virtual Demos
Authors: Șerban Henrieta ,   Polish Academy of Sciences
Published: May 2023

Democracy is currently influenced by the fluxes of information, digitalization, big data analyses and information, as power in general, but also as the power of control over the people. Existing as a double of “the people,” the reality of the virtual demos influ-ences the realities of democracy. Political communication gains a strength online, where both the leaders and the citizens express positions, interpretations and opinions on the state of affairs. The present time is more than ever before the preferred political time. Comfort and relative laziness characterizing the times are consonant with virtual demos and digital democracy, with positive and negative aspects. The civic actions pursuing the good and generous causes animating public interest are among the main positive aspects of virtual demos and digital democracy. The paper aims to identify, describe and assess the main implications of these political virtual actions, attitudes and the participa-tion of the virtual demos in emerging digital democracy.