bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Economic Policy Uncertainty and Firm ESG Performance
Authors: Wu Yiding , Guo Qiming , Song Jingfei , Ma Haoxuan
Published: July 2024

Against the background of the impact of multiple uncertain events, such as COVID-19, the Russia–Ukraine conflict, and China–US trade frictions, it is of great strategic significance for enterprises to achieve their own sustainable development by improving ESG (environmental, social, and internal governance) performance. Using the data of Chinese A-share listed companies from 2011 to 2020, this paper empirically explores the effect of economic policy uncertainty (EPU) on corporate ESG performance. We obtain the following results: (1) EPU can promote firms to enhance ESG performance, and in each sub-item of ESG performance, EPU has the strongest promotion effect on corporations’ environmental performance (E), followed by social responsibility performance (S), while EPU has a relatively weak promotion effect on internal governance performance (G). (2) The mechanism test results show that EPU will exacerbate the credit risk of enterprises and then promote the improvement of enterprises’ ESG performance. (3) The grouping test results show that EPU has a stronger promotion effect on the ESG performance of state-owned enterprises, high-carbon industries, low regional marketization level, and enterprises with strong regional government intervention. Against the realistic background of the frequent adjustment of economic policies, the research results provide empirical evidence for guiding enterprises to strengthen the construction of ESG systems.
Biodegradable Spray Mulch Applications in Greenhouse Agroecosystems
Authors: Caputo Michele , Di Cesare Carlo , Iovieno Paola , Immirzi Barbara , Baldantoni Daniela , Stipic Marija , Zaccardelli Massimo , Venezia Accursio
Published: July 2024

The replacement of synthetic chemical herbicides and traditional plastic sheets is a major challenge of modern horticulture in view of a sustainable weed management. In the first step of this research, we tested the weed control efficacy of two biodegradable polymers, chitosan and galactomannan, applied to the soil surface as spray mulching, with or without the addition of charcoal as a light masking agent, and five essential oils with recognized herbicide properties. The results showed the ability of chitosan in reducing the number and the biomass of annual plants, regardless of the addition of charcoal and essential oils. In the second step, we tested the efficacy of one or three days of false seeding to increase the effectiveness of chitosan against seed germination. The results showed, on average, a reduction of 79% of annual weed presence after three days of false seeding. In both steps, the microbial biomass and three indicators of microbial activity (i.e., basal respiration, FDA hydrolysis activity, and D-glucosamine-induced respiration) were measured in the soil under the experiments in order to investigate possible alterations of soil biological activity induced by the treatments. The results provided no evidence of negative impact of the treatments on soil microbial biomass and activity.
Travel Characteristics and Vulnerability Analysis of Road Resource Utilization Based on Taxi GPS Data
Authors: Zhang Wei , Zhai Duanqiang , Wang Ziqi
Published: July 2024

Residents’ travel and logistics are greatly affected by urban transportation networks, which are one of the most important supports for urban socio-economic activities. Urban transportation systems tend to cripple when faced with challenges such as natural hazards and social unrest. This paper proposes a framework for a vulnerability analysis of urban road networks (URNs) based on real traffic flows with GPS data. An improved K-shell critical node identification method is proposed based on structural and traffic characteristics. Then, a cascade failure model is proposed to analyze the structural and functional vulnerability of the URN by combining the load capacity model and the vulnerability model. This paper takes the Harbin main city URN as an example and first analyzes the passenger travel distribution and the relationship between travel orders, population and POI. Four deliberate attack methods are proposed to analyze the vulnerability of the URN under deliberate attack on commute days and rest days. The experimental results show that URNs exhibit intense vulnerability, with the fastest cascading failure occurring based on improved K-shell node failure. Furthermore, URNs are more vulnerable on rest days compared to commuter days. These findings could be used to inform a vulnerability-based spatiotemporal design of UBNs and provide theoretical support for managing traffic congestion on different days.
Impact of Spatial Characteristics on Gendered Retail Consumption in Seoul: A Gender-Sensitive Urban Planning Perspective
Authors: Kim Jinju , Kim Jaecheol , Lee Sangkyeong
Published: July 2024

This study examines the impact of spatial characteristics on gendered retail consumption in Seoul, South Korea, providing empirical evidence for gender-sensitive urban planning. Gender-sensitive urban planning integrates gender perspectives into all stages of urban development, aiming to address the diverse needs and experiences of all genders spatially. While existing research has predominantly focused on gender differences in labor participation, this study shifts the focus to retail consumption, which is a critical aspect of daily life. Our research analyzes the spatial attributes of urban spaces at the neighborhood scale and their influence on aggregated retail consumption by gender. The aggregated retail sales by census output area (jipgyegu) represent the aggregated retail consumption. Utilizing spatial regression methods, this study identifies significant spatial autocorrelations and clustering patterns in retail sales data. The findings reveal that traditional markets, less-developed commercial areas, and specific retail sector (retailing, medical, and educational services) densities positively impact SMW (subtraction of men’s retail sales from women’s retail sales), while city center areas, developed commercial districts, special tourism zones, and specific retail sector (restaurants and entertainment) densities have negative impacts.
Weakly Coupled Systems of Semi-Linear Fractional σ–Evolution Equations with Different Power Nonlinearities
Authors: Saiah Seyyid Ali , Kainane Mezadek Abdelatif , Kainane Mezadek Mohamed , Mohammed Djaouti Abdelhamid , Al-Quran Ashraf , Bany Awad Ali M. A.
Published: July 2024

The study of small data Sobolev solutions to the Cauchy problem for weakly coupled systems of semi-linear fractional σ–evolution equations with different power nonlinearities is of interest to us in this research. These solutions must exist globally (in time). We explain the relationships between the admissible range of exponents p1 and p2 symmetrically in our main modeland the regularity assumptions for the data by using Lm−Lq estimates of Sobolev solutions to related linear models with a vanishing right-hand side and some fixed point argument. This allows us to prove the global (in time) existence of small data Sobolev solutions.
Geometric Interpretation of a Non-Linear Extension of Quantum Mechanics
Authors: Chodos Alan , Cooper Fred
Published: July 2024

We recently introduced a particular non-linear generalization of quantum mechanics that has the property that it is exactly solvable in terms of the eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of the Hamiltonian of the usual linear quantum mechanics problem. In this paper, we suggest that the two components of the wave function represent the system described by the Hamiltonian H in two different asymptotic regions of spacetime and we show that the non-linear terms can be viewed as giving rise to gravitational effects.
The Impact of Short-Term Rental Accommodation in Urban Tourism: A Comparative Analysis of Tourists’ and Residents’ Perspectives
Authors: Albuquerque Helena , Quintela Joana A. , Marques Jorge
Published: July 2024

Urban tourism has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by various factors that foster the transformation of urban areas into tourist hotspots. These factors include a rising interest in culture and heritage, ongoing urban redevelopment and conversion processes, and the introduction of new experiences and activities. Two particularly influential factors contributing to this growth are low-cost travel, which facilitates more accessible access to urban destinations, and the emergence of new types of accommodation, such as short-term rental (also known as local accommodation or Airbnb-type accommodation). The sudden and continuous growth of this type of tourist accommodation brings new challenges to cities and local communities. On the positive side, it contributes to job opportunities, the dynamism of the local economy, and urban revitalization. On the other hand, it also represents more difficulty in retaining the local population in city centers, as more and more buildings are converted into hostels and tourist apartments. In this context, it becomes essential to conduct studies evaluating the impacts of these dynamics in urban areas and how they influence residents’ and visitors’ perspectives. Therefore, this study aims to identify the main transformations resulting from short-term rental (STR) development, focusing on the impacts felt by tourists and residents in Porto. A questionnaire was distributed to tourists and residents in Porto’s city center in June 2023. The results reveal differences in opinions between tourists and residents, particularly concerning historical heritage preservation, local population relocation, and reduced housing availability for residents. Nevertheless, there is a similarity in their opinions regarding the stimulus that local accommodation brings to the economy and the rehabilitation of buildings and urban areas. This study reinforces the need to pay more attention to the future development of tourist accommodation in city centers, especially regarding local policies and territorial planning, to balance better tourism development and local communities’ quality of life.
Xylem Formation in Populus euphratica and Its Response to Environmental Factors in the Lower Reaches of Tarim River, China
Authors: Li Miaomiao , He Qingzhi , Ye Mao , Chen Weilong , Zeng Guoyan , Pan Xiaoting , Zhang Xi
Published: July 2024

In order to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of environmental factors on the formation of Populus euphratica xylem, this study analysed the anatomical characteristics of Populus euphratica xylem and its response to environmental factors using wood anatomy as an example of Populus euphratica in the Yingsu section of the lower Tarim River. The results showed the following: (1) Throughout the growing season, the number of conduits of Populus euphratica in the two sample sites showed a slow increasing trend with the increase in groundwater burial depth, and the total conduit area showed an increasing and then decreasing trend with the increase in groundwater burial depth. The four indices of total, minimum, average, and maximum conduit areas in Populus euphratica xylem increased significantly with increasing temperatures during the growing season. (2) From the principal component analysis, the anatomical parameters of Populus euphratica xylem were found to be positively correlated with the depth of groundwater, average air temperature, maximum air temperature, minimum air temperature, surface temperature, relative humidity, and saturated water and air pressure deficit in the two sampling sites The most significant effects were found in the air temperature and depth of the groundwater. (3) The contribution of groundwater level and air temperature to different growth stages of Populus euphratica xylem was different. During the early part of the growing season of Populus euphratica, the air temperature was the main factor influencing the number of xylem conduits and total conduit area. As the growing season entered the middle stage, the air temperature and groundwater together affected the conduit parameters. In the later part of the growing season, groundwater became the most important factor affecting the number of conduits and the total conduit area. (4) The sensitivity analyses yielded a sensitive groundwater burial depth of 5.2 m for changes in the number of conduits in the xylem of the Populus euphratica and 5.9 m for changes in the total conduit area; the sensitive air temperature for the total conduit area in the xylem of the Populus euphratica was 22.0 °C, and the sensitive air temperature for the average conduit area was 18.5 °C. The results of this study can have important theoretical significance for understanding the Populus euphratica forests, as well as ecological water resource management in the lower Tarim River. They also provide scientific basis for the restoration and protection of Populus euphratica forests in the lower Tarim River.
Modeling the Impact of Groundwater Pumping on Karst Geotechnical Risks in Sete Lagoas (MG), Brazil
Authors: Galvão Paulo , Schuch Camila , Pereira Simone , de Oliveira Julia Moura , Assunção Pedro , Conicelli Bruno , Halihan Todd , de Paula Rodrigo
Published: July 2024

Karst terrains can undergo geotechnical issues like subsidence and collapse, occurring both naturally and anthropogenically. The municipality of Sete Lagoas, in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, is notable for overexploiting a karst aquifer, resulting in adverse effects such as drying lakes and geotechnical problems. This study aims to assess the progression of geotechnical risk areas in the central urban area from 1940 to 2020 and simulate future scenarios until 2100. To achieve this, historical hydraulic head data, a three-dimensional geological model, and a karst geotechnical risk matrix were used to develop a calibrated FEFLOW numerical model. Results show that before the installation of the first pumping well in 1942, the natural groundwater flow direction was primarily northeast. However, in the 1980s, a cone of depression emerged in the city, creating a zone of influence (ZOI) with a surface area of around 30 km2. Between 1940 and 2020, twenty geotechnical collapse events occurred in defined risk zones, often in regions where limestone outcrops or is mantled in association with the ZOI. In future scenarios, if the 2020 total annual groundwater pumping rate (Q = 145,000 m3/d) remains constant until 2100, the geotechnical risk zones will continue expanding laterally. To establish a sustainable risk state, a 40% decrease in the pumping rate (Q = 85,500 m3/d) is necessary.
Effectiveness Analysis and Individual Behavior Simulation of Water Rights Trading Policy to Alleviate Water Poverty
Authors: Zhang Kai , Chen Yulu , Zong Meiyi , Lu Haishu
Published: July 2024

The year 2023 will mark the tenth year of China’s pilot water rights program, with China’s overall water use efficiency improving and the water-related industry continuing to grow. Due to the uneven spatial and temporal distribution of water resources in China, there still exists the real problem of resource-type water shortage and structural water shortage, in which the problem of water poverty is particularly prominent. In order to alleviate water poverty, this paper constructs a water poverty indicator system and measures it, uses a double difference model to study whether the water trading policy is effective in alleviating water poverty, and establishes a tripartite evolutionary game model to simulate the behavioral strategies of the relevant stakeholders in water trading. The main findings of this study are as follows: (1) the degree of water poverty in China’s 31 provinces and municipalities from 2008 to 2022 shows a decreasing trend in general, but there are still regional differences; (2) the pilot policy of water rights trading effectively alleviates the situation of water poverty in China, and the alleviation effect is especially obvious for the western region; (3) The degree of government subsidy, the price of water rights trading, the degree of government punishment for non-trading behavior, and the extra income gained from water rights trading all affect the degree of water poverty of both parties to the water rights trading. Therefore, we should continue to improve the water rights trading platform, promote the construction of a diversified water use market, and strengthen the monitoring, measurement and supervision of water rights trading.
Effects of Waterlogging on Rice Growth at Jointing–Booting Stage
Authors: Zhen Bo , Zhou Xinguo , Lu Hongfei , Li Huizhen
Published: July 2024

The rice waterlogging stress test was conducted at the experimental base of the College of Agriculture, Yangtze University, using Yangxian You 418 as the test subject, in order to investigate the impact of waterlogging on rice growth during the period from July to August each year. Six waterlogging stress tests with different waterlogging depth (1/4 plant height (1/4PH), 2/4 PH, and 3/4 PH) and duration (5 d and 7 d) were set up at the jointing–booting stage of rice (T1: 1/4 PH, 7 d; T2: 2/4 PH, 7 d; T3: 3/4 PH, 7 d; T4: 1/4 PH, 5 d; T5: 2/4 PH, 5 d; T6: 3/4 PH, 5 d;) with shallow water irrigation (CK) as control. The plant height, population leaf area, above-ground dry matter, and the yield of rice were measured. The correlation between the waterlogging depth and rice yield reduction was analyzed, and the flood disaster threshold index of rice was established. The results showed that at the end of stress, the plant height of all waterlogged treatments exceeded CK, and the plant height of T3 and T6 treatments significantly increased by 31.90% and 15.93%, respectively. The leaf area of rice treated with T1, T3, T4, and T5 was higher than CK (p < 0.05), and the above-ground dry matter of rice treated with T2, T3, T4, T5, and T6 was higher than CK (p < 0.05). When normal irrigation was restored to the maturity stage, the plant height of all rice treated with waterlogging was still higher than CK (p < 0.05). However, as the degree of waterlogging increased, rice yield decreased significantly, with a notable reduction of 31.68% observed in the T3 treatment compared to CK. Assuming a drainage index based on a 20% decrease in rice yield, it is imperative that the ratio of flooded depth to plant height remains below 37% when waterlogging persists for 7 days in rice cultivation. These research findings offer crucial scientific insights for implementing effective drainage management measures during flood disasters in rice paddies.
Lake Water Ecological Simulation for a Typical Alpine Lake on the Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Zhang Qunhui , Chang Liang , Gu Xiaofan , Duan Rui , Ma Maonan
Published: July 2024

Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau (TP) serve as both indicators of and safeguards against climate change, playing a crucial role in the aquatic ecosystems of the TP. While considerable attention has been devoted to studying the thermal and dynamic processes of TP lakes, research focusing on their ecological variations has been limited. In this study, we selected Namco, a representative lake on the TP, to investigate its water ecological processes using the AQUATOX lake ecological model. Long-term ecological variations spanning from 1980 to 2020 were analyzed based on lake observations. Our results revealed a consistent increase in water nutrients, particularly total nitrogen (WTN), and total phosphorus (WTP), over the study period. Additionally, the concentrations of chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) and water gross and net primary production (WGPP and WNPP) exhibited a significant upward trend. Despite the persistent state of poor nutrition in the lake, the ecological conditions improved. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that the concentrations of WGPP, WNPP, and Chl-a were more sensitive to the local climate and hydrology compared to WTN and WTP. A continuously warming climate would heat up the lake water body, further enhancing primary production and improving water quality in the future. This study provides insights for lake limnological and ecological research and can be used to inform water management strategies in high-altitude alpine regions.
Waste-Derived Chars: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Santos Santa Margarida , Gonçalves Margarida , Brito Paulo , Nobre Catarina
Published: July 2024

The production of heterogeneous solid waste, such as municipal solid waste (MSW), construction and demolition waste (CDW), and industrial solid waste (ISW), has increased dramatically in recent decades, and its management is one of today’s biggest concerns. Using waste as a resource to produce value-added materials such as char is one of the most promising strategies for successful and sustainable waste management. Virtually any type of waste, through various thermochemical technologies, including torrefaction, pyrolysis, hydrothermal carbonization, and gasification, can produce char with potential material and energy applications. Pyrolysis is the most widespread technology, and there are more studies on producing and applying waste-derived char using this technology. The properties of waste-derived char seem to be influenced by the conversion technology and conditions, as well as by the composition of the source waste. A literature search indicated that the properties of waste-derived char are highly variable with the composition of the raw material, with carbon content in the range 8–77%, a higher heating value of 2.5–28.4 MJ/kg and a specific surface area of 0.7–12 m2/g. Depending on the properties of char derived from waste, there are greater or minor difficulties in applying it, with ash content, heavy metals, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) concentrations being some of its limiting properties. Therefore, this review attempts to compile relevant knowledge on the production of waste-derived char, focusing on heterogeneous solid waste, applied technologies, and practical application routes in the real world to create a supply chain, marketing, and use of waste-derived char. Some challenges and prospects for waste-derived char are also highlighted in this study.
ENSURING THE OVERALL STABILITY OF STEEL BEAMS BY TORSIONAL BRACINGS
Authors: Chebykin G. , Belyaeva Z. , Kudryavtsev S.
Published: July 2024

The current domestic building codes for the design of steel structures do not provide guidance on ensuring the overall stability of beams using torsional bracings. At the same time, the structures of steel frames of buildings and bridges contain elements that could take on this role. The lack of standard methods for designing torsional bracings narrows the choice of design solutions available to the designer to ensure the stability of bending elements, forcing the introduction of additional elements into the steel frame, the role of which is often conditional. The article reviews domestic and foreign literature on the theory of stability calculations for beams braced with torsional braces. The provisions for designing beams with braces for stability, set out in current foreign standards, are considered. Research conducted in past years and currently both in our country and abroad is considered. A selection of factors that have the greatest impact on the effectiveness of using torsional braces to ensure the stability of beams is presented, and areas for further development of approaches to the design of such connections are identified. Recommendations summarizing the results of the reviewed studies are provided
EVALUATING STRAMPS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH UNIVERSAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Authors: Kuznetsov I.
Published: July 2024

The peculiarities of the existing relief within the city boundaries dictate the need to design various elements of relief organisation, allowing to connect its different levels in order to create a continuous pedestrian network. The most common solutions to this problem are stairs and ramps. However, the requirements to their volumetric and planning characteristics do not allow them to be placed in every urban space, especially if it has certain planning restrictions. In this connection there is a need to apply various combined volume-planning solutions, combining in space various elements of relief organisation. Apart from the practical component, such solutions can also diversify public urban spaces. As one of such solutions in some cases it is proposed to apply stramps, which are the object of the presented research. The subject is the study of their volume-planning characteristics and their compliance or non-compliance with the normative requirements of the concept of «universal design» by analysing the Russian official and normative-production literature, as well as by analysing the world experience of design and construction. Based on the results of the study, a summary analysis is presented on the compliance of straps with the two main requirements of «universal design» – the requirements of accessibility and safety, and some recommendations are given within the framework of the principle of reasonable accommodation
ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DETAILED PARAMETERS OF FUNCTIONAL ZONES IN MASTER PLANS OF LARGE CITIES ON THE EXAMPLE OF NIZHNY NOVGOROD, PERM AND TYUMEN
Authors: Hmeleva E. , Safargaleev A.
Published: July 2024

The article examines the implementation of city master plans in terms of the parameters of the planned development of functional zones in order to identify the most feasible indicators. An analysis of 17 cities was carried out and the main parameters used in Russian practice were identified. Large cities that have in their General Plans a set of parameters close to the regulations of the Land Use and Development Rules, and whose implementation period has come to an end in 2024, are examined in more detail: Nizhny Novgorod, Perm, Tyumen. The implementation of the assigned parameters of density, height, built-up area, greenery, percentage of commercial functions inside residential buildings using geographic information systems is analyzed. This is especially important in connection with the emergence of a new document in urban planning practice, combining the General Plan and Land Use and Development Rules. International experience in the field of urban regulation is considered, including in China, Brazil, India, and the United States of America, and analogies are drawn with Russian practice. The study collected and used a lot of data from various open sources, such as the Housing and Communal Services Fund, Wikimapia, approved parts and materials on the justification of city master plans, Open Street Map. Geoanalytics was carried out in the Python programming language.
SUPERSULFATED CEMENTS: A REVIEW ANALYSIS OF THE FEATURES OF PROPERTIES, RAW MATERIALS, PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION PROSPECTS
Authors: Alfimova N. , Levickaya K. , Elistratkin M. , Buhtiyarov I.
Published: July 2024

Currently, research aimed at developing alternative binders that can partially or completely replace Portland cement is relevant. At the same time, the priorities are minimal impact on the environment (including dust and CO2 emissions), energy saving, and rational use of natural resources through the disposal of man-made waste. Extremely promising from these positions are supersulfated cements (SSC), which consist of 80–85 % of the aluminosilicate component; 10–20 % from the sulfate component and 3–5 % alkaline activator. The traditional aluminosilicate component for SSC is granulated blast furnace slag (BFS), however, due to the removal of requirements for the content of aluminum oxide in its composition (not lower than 14 %), it has become possible to partially or completely replace it with other technogenic or natural aluminosilicate products. Instead of natural gypsum-containing raw materials, technogenic ones (phosphogypsum, desulfurization gypsum) are increasingly being considered as a sulfate component, both in the form of dihydrate and in the form of anhydrite and hemihydrate. Due to this composition and the possibility of using waste as the main components, this type of cement is characterized by significantly lower CO2 emissions into the environment and energy costs for production compared to Portland cement. The article describes the features of the hydration mechanism of SSC, which determine its main properties: low heat generation, high resistance in sulfate and chlorine environments, acid resistance. Disadvantages are considered - long hardening times, reduced frost resistance, high carbonization rates. Ways to combat the shortcomings of SSC and prospects for further research are described
RES-STF: Spatio temporal Fusion of Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite and Landsat Land Surface Temperature Based on Restormer
Authors: Wang Qunming , Huang Ruijie
Published: July 2024

Fine spatial and temporal resolution land surface temperature (LST) data are of great importance for various researches and applications. Spatio-temporal fusion provides an important solution to obtain fine spatio-temporal resolution LST. For example, 100-m, daily LST data can be created by fusing 1-km, daily Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) LST with 100-m, 16-day Landsat LST data. However, the quality of MODIS LST products has been decreasing noticeably in recent years, which has a great impact on fusion accuracy. To address this issue, this paper proposes to use Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) LST to replace MODIS LST in spatio-temporal fusion. Meanwhile, to cope with the data discrepancy caused by the large difference in overpass time between VIIRS LST and Landsat LST, a spatio-temporal fusion method based on the Restormer (RES-STF) is proposed. Specifically, to effectively model the differences between the 2 types of data, RES-STF uses Transformer modules in Restormer, which combines the advantages of convolutional neural networks (CNN) and Transformer to effectively capture both local and global context in images. In addition, the calculation of self-attention is re-designed by concatenating CNN to increase the efficiency of feature extraction. Experimental results on 3 areas validated the effectiveness of RES-STF, which outperforms one non-deep learning- and 3 deep learning-based spatio-temporal fusion methods. Moreover, compared to MODIS LST, VIIRS LST data contain richer spatial texture information, leading to more accurate fusion results, with both RMSE and MAE reduced by about 0.5 K.
The Moderating Effect of Sports Confidence in the Relationship between Physical Education Teacher Trust and Exercise Adherence
Authors: Kim Sunghoon ,   Education Research Institute
Published: July 2024

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of physical education teacher trust on exercise adherence for middle school students and to analyze whether sports confidence has a moderating effect in the relationship between two variables. The subjects of this study were 427 students (male: 237, female: 190) from 8 middle schools in D city, and a questionnaire was used to collect data. After collecting data, factor analysis and reliability analysis were first performed to verify validity and reliability. After that, hierarchical regression analysis was performed to analyze the causal relationship and the moderating effect. As a result of the study, the following results were derived. First, it was found that all sub-factors of physical education teacher trust(sincerity/ability) had a significant positive effects on exercise continuity intention(tendency/reinforcement). Second, the moderating effect of sports confidence was found in relationp to the effect of conscientiousness on reinforcement. Third, the moderating effect of sports confidence was found in the relationship between ability and tendency. Fourth, the moderating effect of sports confidence was found in relation to the effect of ability on reinforcement.
A Study on Early Childhood Teachers9 experiences to Guarantee Children9s Right to Participate in the Early childhood․Play-centered curriculum
Authors: Ha Rahee , Kim Hyeon-Jeong ,   Education Research Institute
Published: July 2024

This study aims to suggest ways to realize children's participation rights by exploring teachers' experiences to ensure children's participation rights in the process of implementing early childhood and play-based education. To this end, this study conducts individual in-depth interviews with six teachers in charge of kindergartens and nurseries, and a spiral analysis was conducted. The results showed that teachers' experiences of ensuring children's participation can be categorized into efforts to ensure children's participation and difficulties in the implementation process. First, teachers saw the importance of ensuring children's right to participate and made efforts to engage children by asking questions in their daily routines, supporting interactions that included all children, ensuring children's initiative in play, and accommodating children's needs for play. Second, teachers were challenged by high toddler-to-teacher ratios, lack of knowledge and experience in how to support children, dichotomous perceptions of play and learning, and disagreements with institutional administrators. The findings of this study will provide implications for practical measures to realize children9s right to participate.
Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Screening Methodology and Clinical Laboratory Testing Tactics in Risk Group Patients
Authors: Бруцкая-Стемпковская Е.В. , Шепелькевич А.П.
Published: July 2024

В последние годы частота встречаемости (ЧВ) первичного гиперпаратиреоза (ПГПТ) во многих странах значительно увеличилась за счет внедрения скрининга гиперкальциемии. В Республике Беларусь ЧВ гиперкальциемии составила 2,6 на 100 человек, что свидетельствует о недостаточной экономической целесообразности внедрения популяционного скрининга гиперкальциемии. По результатам проведенного сплошного исследования кальциемии выявлено достоверное увеличение ЧВ гиперкальциемии в группе женщин в менопаузе в возрасте 51–70 лет (5,3 случая на 100 человек, р=0,002) и в группе пациентов с наличием ПГПТ-ассоциированных заболеваний (ЖКБ, МКБ, язвенная болезнь желудка и/или 12-перстной кишки, переломы в анамнезе, компоненты синдромов МЭН – 6,5 случая на 100 человек, р<0,001). Полученные данные позволили определить группы риска гиперкальциемии и ПГПТ, обосновать необходимость внедрения скрининга в этих группах пациентов. В статье описан обновленный пошаговый алгоритм лабораторной диагностики и дифференциальной диагностики ПГПТ.

Recently, the prevalence of hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in many countries has increased due to hypercalcemia screening. The prevalence of hypercalcemia in Belarus is 2.6% and indicates insufficient economic feasibility of introducing the population hypercalcemia screening. According to our results, the hypercalcemia prevalence is significantly increased in menopausal women aged 51–70 years (5.3%, р=0.002) and in patients with PHPT- associated diseases (cholelithiasis, nephrolithiasis, stomach peptic ulcer, duodenal ulcer, fractures history, and MEN syndromes components (6.5%), р<0.001). The data obtained allowed to determine the risk groups for hypercalcemia and PHPT and to substantiate the necessity of implementing hypercalcemia screening in these groups of patients. An updated step-by-step algorithm for PHPT laboratory diagnosis and differential diagnosis is presented.
Education, Sustainability and Planning of Cities and Universities
Authors: Niño-Gutiérrez Naú Silverio ,   Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero
Published: July 2024

The book is organized into seven chapters that cover case studies, theoretical analyses, and methodological proposals. The first part of the manual examines the relationship between sustainable territorial development and the transformation of urban landscapes in the post-COVID-19 era, providing concrete examples of cities in Latin America that have successfully integrated education and sustainability into their urban planning. Subsequently, it explores active methodologies in education, such as problem-based learning, and their application in various academic contexts, including veterinary medicine and animal husbandry.
Impact of pesticides on environmental, health, and agriculture sustainability
Authors: García-Casillas Arturo César ,   University of Colima
Published: July 2024

Mexican agriculture has largely incorporated a technological model dependent on pesticides. This management and its toxic effects are evident in the areas of greatest agricultural activity. The objective of this paper is to characterize the management of pesticides, including their toxic effects on the environment, food safety, health, and agricultural sustainability for the world. In this vein, a bibliographic synthesis was made regarding the historical development of pesticides, and the basic aspects related to the application of pesticides in Mexico. This paper also provides evidence of the harmful effects of pesticides on human health, and the impact of their residuality in biotic and abiotic environments. It also discusses the role of legislation in the challenge between the immediate benefits of pesticides and the health and ecological damage caused to diverse ecosystems. The information contained within will support anyone involved in, or related to, sustainable agricultural production.
Analisis Teoritis Tragedi Kanjuruhan Malang: Telaah Manajemen Qolbu Aa Gym dan Al-Ghazali serta Pengendalian Diri Hurlock
Authors: Andriani  , Sophian Muhamad , Purba Ilyas Adhi
Published: July 2024

At the beginning of October 2022, it became one of the dark history for the world of sports, especially in Indonesian football. The incident that occurred at the Kanjuhuran Stadium in Malang, when Persebaya played against Arema FC. The riots claimed the lives of more than a hundred people. According to some news, that the shooting of tear gas and the locked stadium doors made supporters die. Researchers are interested in studying the management of the hearts parties involved during the incident, in case the management of the heart before doing something. In addition, the study aims analyze concept an individual's self-control according to Hurlock's theory. Through descriptive qualitative approach, which to describe the condition object and theoretical analysis. The results of this study explain that according the management of qolbu Aa Gym, in addressing problem not good to do with violence, emotionally and selfishly. In addition, managing heart can be through remembrance, thought, and endeavor. Meanwhile, according the philosopher, Al Ghazali stated that heart is like kingdom there is part that regulates one's behavior. In addition, Al Ghazali also emphasizes staying away from lust not to become an enemy in oneself. Based on Hurlock's self-control method, the factors that can affect of controlling himself age and family environment. So as adults, of course, they can control themselves, and the important role of parents in teaching events occur for children's lives the future. Hurlock's method of self-control includes behavioral control, cognitive control, decision control, information control, and retrospect control.
Keefektifan Konseling Kelompok dengan Teknik Thought Stopping untuk Meningkatkan Kontrol Diri Bagi Residivis di LPKA Klas I Palembang
Authors: Ade Ade Nugraha , Suryati  , Putri Hartika Utami
Published: July 2024

The player problem in this study is that there are still many levels of recidivism in LPKA Class I Palembang. LPKA Class I Palembang has a level of recidivism that pays attention, there are 22 recidivists who are still serving their prison terms, which can lead to damage to the order of life in society, so efforts are needed so that recidivists in LPKA Class I Palembang foster recidivists through group counseling with the Thought Stopping technique to increase self-control for recidivists with the aim that recidivists can stop negative thoughts and can increase their ability to control their behavior in society. The sample data collection technique was using purposive sampling technique with a total population of 22 recidivists. Analysis of the research data using the Wilcoxon test, the results obtained by filling out a 25-item questionnaire, from the Wilcoxon test results in the experimental group, Asymp.sig(2-tailed) 0.002 was obtained. value 0.002 < 0.05 and control group Asymp.sig(2-tailed) 0.027. value 0.002 < 0.05 obtained from the pretest and posttest results which means that Ha is accepted and effectively used to increase self-control for recidivists at LPKA KLAS in Palembang.
Pernikahan Beda Agama dan Pengaruhnya dalam Kehidupan Rumah Tangga (Sudut Pandang Al-Qur'an)
Authors: Ramli Ramli , Abubakar Achmad , Arsyad Aisyah
Published: July 2024

Pernikahan adalah aksi sosial yang bernuansa biologis tetap menjadi perhatian, bahkan merupakan salah satu Sunnah Rasulullah Saw. Hal ini dijelaskan dalam banyaknya ayat Al-Qur'an dan Hadis atau riwayat dari Nabi Muhammad SAW yang menjelaskan tentang pernikahan. Rasulullah memberikan bimbingan dan contoh nyata tentang masalah masalah pernikahan, yang tentu saja sebagai contoh tata cara dan aturan yang harus diikuti oleh seluruh umat Islam. Tetapi beberapa masalah yang kemudian muncul, ketika dihadapkan dengan kasus pernikahan beda agama, dan hal ini telah menuai perdebatan panjang sejak awal penafsiran al-Quran oleh generasi pertama umat Islam. Bahkan terus berlanjut hingga sekarang dizaman modern. Pada periode awal penafsiran Al-qur’an, perdebatan muncul di kalangan ulama tentang kelayakan Muslim untuk menikahi wanita ahli al-kitab . Dengan in, mayoritas para sahabat termasuk Umar bin Khatthab ra, Utsman bin ‘Affan ra, Ali bin Abi Thalib ra, dan juga Ibn ‘Abbas memungkinkan pernikahan (antara laki-laki Muslim dan perempuan ahli al-kitab) meskipun ada beberapa persyaratan yang harus dipenuhi. Namun menurut ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar pernikahan tidak boleh terjadi pernikahan beda agama, karena pelanggaran yang dilakukan oleh ahli al-kitab telah mencapai tahap syirik, menyekutukan Allah. Namun demikian, generasi berikutnya (Tabi’in), lebih condong untuk mengambil pendapat pertama (pendapat mayoritas), karena dianggap lebih cocok dengan praktek zhahir al-nash. Dengan demikian, secara konseptual, pernikahan beda agama antara laki-laki Muslim dengan wanita ahli al-kitab bisa dilakukan. Tetapi dalam prakteknya, pelaksanaannya tetap harus memperhatikan beberapa aspek-aspek penting, yang berhubungan dengan tujuan pernikahan, baik yuridis-normatif dan pandangan masyarakat. Di antara beberapa hal yang mendesak untuk menjadi perhatian adalah perihal masa depan agama anak-anak mereka, serta tanggung (pria Muslim) sebagai kepala keluarga, di akhirat. Dan jika pihak-pihak yang potensial melakukan pernikahan beda agama ini benar-benar mempertimbangkan beberapa hal, mereka pasti tidak akan mudah untuk melakukan pernikahan beda agama.
MANAGING NEURAXIAL BLOCKADE IN A COMPLEX CASE: SEVERE SCOLIOSIS WITH CONGENITAL DWARFISM - A TERTIARY CENTER EXPERIENCE
Authors: Henry Durai , Kanzarkar Upendra , Mahasabde Madhura , Sable Akshay
Published: July 2024

Background: Scoliosis is a complex deformity of vertebral spines resulting in lateral curvature, rotation of the vertebrae and deformity of the rib cage resulting in restrictive lung pattern. Anaesthetic
management during surgical interventions in scoliosis patients poses notable challenges, primarily in airway and respiratory
management. This case study delves into the intricate management of neuraxial blockade in a patient presenting with a
challenging medical prole characterized by severe scoliosis compounded by congenital dwarsm. The study outlines the
strategies employed, the procedural considerations, and the outcomes observed in a tertiary care setting. Through this case,
the nuances of navigating neuraxial blockade in complex anatomical variations are elucidated, offering valuable insights for
clinical practice and further research.(1) A 34-year-old female with severe idiopathic scoliosis, Co Case Study: bb's angle >80
degrees, and congenital dwarsm presented for hernioplasty due to umbilical hernia. Using a midline approach at the L1-L2
space, spinal anesthesia was administered with a 23 G Quincke needle angled towards the convex side of the spinal curve. A
combination of Levobupivacaine 0.5% hyperbaric 2.3 ml and Buprenorphine 60 µg was injected after ensuring adequate
cerebrospinal uid ow, resulting in a dense block at level T6. The patient's intraoperative occurrences, hemodynamic stability
was all carefully observed and noted. The procedure went smoothly without any complications, exhibi Result: ting notable
hemodynamic stability. This case report underscores that despite the challenges linked to scoliosis, Conclusion: most patients,
irrespective of prior corrective surgeries, can reliably undergo successful neuraxial anaesthesia. It's prudent to minimize the
use of general anaesthesia in cases of severe scoliosis due to potential difculties with airway management and the presence
of a restrictive lung pattern.
EFFECT OF COPPER AND ZINC ON THE PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS OF OEDOGONIUM CAPILLARE
Authors: Kamal Yadav Abhinav , Roychoudhury Piya
Published: July 2024

In this present communication, the variation in photosynthetic pigment content specially Chlorophyll (Chl
a & Chl b) and carotenoids in Oedogonium capillare under two heavy metals viz. copper (Cu) and zinc
(Zn) stress was studied. The lamentous green alga O. capillare was exposed to 10 mM Copper Sulphate and Zinc Acetate
solution separately for 72 h. All the experimental sets were kept at room temperature under light. For a comparative pigment
content analysis in control and metal treated O. capillare, a metal free experimental set was also maintained in same condition.
Control and metal treated biomass was collected at 1, 24 and 72 h of experiment for pigment extraction and estimation. The
pigments were extracted using chilled 80% acetone and their concentrations were determined by spectrophotometric method. It
was observed that 85% and 81% Chl a disappeared after 72 h of reaction with 10 mM Cu and Zn respectively. Similarly, it was
also conrmed that only 17% and 12% Chl b was left in Cu and Zn treated O. capillare respectively after 72 h of metal exposure.
After 72 h of metal treatment, a sharp decrease in carotenoids content viz. 97% and 92% in Cu and Zn treated O. capillare
respectively was also documented. The signicant decrease of photosynthetic pigments in O. capillare conrmed that the
selected metal dose is toxic to the selected green alga.
DORSAL WRIST GANGLION - OUR EXPERIENCE IN ITS MANAGEMENT AT TERTIARY CARE CENTER
Authors: Balijepalli Praneetha , Chapala Pradeep
Published: July 2024

Ganglion cyst is the most common soft tissue tumor of the hand, which commonly occurs over the dorsal
aspect of wrist. It arises from a pedicle in tendon sheath or joint capsule and located over scapholunate
ligament. There are a number of treatment modalities for ganglion, such as observation, aspiration, intralesionalsteroid
injection, sclerotherapy and surgical excision.
AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS ABOUT INTERNET BANKING SECURITY AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THE E-BANKING FACILITY AMONG SELECTED BANK CUSTOMERS
Authors: M. Modi Parth
Published: July 2024

Currently, the entire banking system has undergone a change because to Internet usage. People don't
need to go to the bank branch for any bank service; they may do it anytime, anywhere. Internet banking is
quick and convenient, but it has a number of security issues. Banking institutions have implemented a number of safety
measures to protect their consumers while they do various online transactions. For the benet of customers, a research has been
carried out to investigate and evaluate the Internet banking security procedures used by the selected bank, State Bank of India,
in the Patan district and also measures the inuencing factors to use of E-Banking Facility by Customers. An appropriate
research instrument was used to carry out the current study. A sample of 150 customers was selected, and an analysis and a few
suggestions were made by using their responses.