bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Classical Era Mongolian History Writing and a Review of Mongolian Sources
Authors: Kalan Ekrem ,   Akdeniz University
Published: July 2024

Following their unification under Genghis Khan in 1206, the Mongols began an era in which they would play a very influential role in the course of history. Despite the existence of a negative perception of the Great Mongol Empire in the sources of the era, its impact on the political, economic, and cultural life of Eurasia has continued for generations. Although Mongolians adopted a writing system as late as 1204, the transfer of their oral tradition into writing lasted only a short time so that their historical heritage could be passed on to the next generations. The tradition of Mongolian historiography, which began with the creation of the stele known as the Genghis Stele, developed differently compared to other contemporary Asian states and it has kept this distinction until today. In addition to providing valuable information about the history of the Mongols and other nations they interacted with, historical sources written in Mongolian such as ‘Secret History of the Mongols’ and ‘Altan Tovch’ are also important milestones in Mongol historiography. Especially with works like ‘Altan Tovch’ and ‘Erdeniin Tovch’ being written during the period when Buddhism became widespread among the Mongols, the influence of Buddhist historiography on the Mongols became apparent. As a result, it is evident that grounds of legitimacy were strengthened in the actions of Mongol khans, especially Chinggis Khaan, and motifs indicating that divine power that was with these khans were added.
Dated Muslim epigraphic monuments of the Solkhat/Kirim city and its environs
Authors: Useinov Memedulla A. ,   Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

Purpose of the study: Identification of patterns and heterogeneities in the chronological distribution of epigraphic monuments. An attempt to correlate dated material with certain events in the life of the medieval city of Solkhat/Kirim. Detection of chronological markers in the typology and design of lapidary monuments, on the basis of which it will be possible to give a chronological reference for monuments without dating. Research materials: The article contains information about more than a hundred dated epigraphic monuments with Arabic inscriptions found at different times on the territory of the Golden Horde city of Solkhat/Kirim and in its environs. The data was collected on the basis of lapidary material stored in museum and private collections, including 26 monuments that are being introduced into scientific circulation for the first time. The information mentioned in the works of Evliya Celebi, domestic researchers of the 19th to the beginning of the 20th century was taken into account, the studies of O.N. Akchokrakly, diaries and drawings of U. Bodaninsky, and photographic materials of archaeological expeditions of the 1920s. Research results: The work presents the distribution of dated monuments over the time period from the second half of the 13th century to the last quarter of the 15th century. Also presented are the results of the chronological distribution for some subtypes of grave monuments and the time frame for the use of the Turkic language on the epigraphic monuments of Solkhat/Kirim.
The chronicle article of 6869 (1361): its texts and their possible roots
Authors: Grebennikov Nikita Yu. ,   National Research University “Higher School of Economics”
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the research: In the article, the author examines the chronicle article of 6869 (1361) which tells about the struggle for Sarai among khans after the demise of Khidr-khan. The text of the chronicle report of 6869 is presented in different ways in Old-Russian chronicles. The article aims at revealing textual reliability of one of the most confusing places in the Old-Russian chronicling for the 14th–15th centuries – the description and the course of events for 1361 which have become described as a new phase of the events in the Ulus of Jochi, known as the “Great Troubles”. Research materials: The primary sources for this study were Old-Russian chronicles which focus closely on the described events, namely – the Rogozhsky and Simeonovskay Chronicles as well as the chronicles of the Novgorod-Sofia group. Important information was borrowed when referring to N.M. Karamzin’s comments on the «History of the Russian State», according to which, the lost Troitsk Chronicle is now being restored. Within the study, a number of other late chronicles are also involved in order to compare them textually with earlier ones. The results of the research and scientific novelty: Based on the results of the scrutinization of chronicles of the 15th–16th centuries, it can be stated that there are three primary versions of the related material, two of them being placed one after the other in the Rogozhsky Сhronicler. The author concludes that the first version of the chronicle tale belongs to the Troitsk Chronicle or an even earlier chronicle than “the Codex of 1408”. The second version of the text, which is placed only in the Rogozhsky Chronicler, belongs to a currently unknown source, while the third version goes back to the Novgorod-Sophia Codex, which in turn descends back to “the Codex of 1408”. Based on the chronicle evidence of the 15th – 16th centuries, the author concludes that Khidr-khan was killed by his son Timur-Khoja, and not by his brother Murad.
International conference “Golden Horde and its heritage”
Authors: Tuleubayeva Samal A. ,   L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: July 2024

On April 25–26, 2024, in the spiritual capital of the Turkic world, the city of Turkestan, an international conference “Golden Horde and its heritage” was held, dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the formation of the Ulus of Jochi and the chairmanship of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The event was organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the SCO Secretariat, the Scientific Institute for the Study of Ulus Jochi, the Akimat of the Turkestan Region and the International Kazakh-Turkish University, H.A.Yasawi. The conference was attended by more than 40 leading scientists, experts and researchers from Kazakhstan, Russia and Tatarstan, Uzbekistan and Karakalpakstan, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, and Turkey. The main goal of the conference was to create a platform where representatives of the academic and modern scientific and educational communities could discuss the role and significance of the Golden Horde in world history, exchange views on new conceptual approaches and trends in the study of this very relevant and at the same time controversial and insufficiently studied topics at national and regional levels, and to develop strategies for future collaborative research.Keywords: Golden Horde, Juchi Ulus, Eurasian continent, historical and cultural symbiosis, nomadic society, farmers, political and ethnosocial institutions, archaeological finds.
War and manifestations of cultural trauma in the works of Cypriot composer Solon Michaelides
Authors: Petroudi Georgia
Published: July 2024

The paper investigates, through the prism of cultural trauma theories of
Jeffrey C. Alexander and other scholars, the case of Cypriot composer Solon
Michaelides (1905-1979) and his creative responses to the Turkish military
invasion of the northern part of Cyprus in 1974. The resulting trauma from
the shock caused by the war is engrained in the composer?s creative oeuvre,
since several of his compositions, including the Hymn and Lament for Cyprus
and My Kyrenia, became a part of the cultural trauma narration.
The status of Catholic liturgical music during the Second Vatican Council
Authors: Peno Vesna , Stevanovic Sanja
Published: July 2024

The study deals with historical, social, cultural, and anthropological
aspects of Roman Catholic liturgical music during the Second Vatican
Council. After the Council?s closure, the determination of the boundary
between sacred and secular music was postponed indefinitely. This was
significantly contributed to by the activities of the Council for the
Implementation of Decisions on the Holy Liturgy, professional church
musicians, and their interaction. Insights into the process of preparation,
Council?s decision-making, and implementation of the decisions in practice
justified the need for an interdisciplinary approach in examining church
music.
Archival sound recordings of the Serbian church chant in the Institute of Musicology SASA: Sounds of live tradition as sources for research
Authors: Marjanovic Natasa
Published: July 2024

This paper presents the rich archival collection of sound recordings of the
Serbian church music, kept at the Phonoarchive of the Institute of
Musicology SASA. The study focuses on the sound recordings of the
traditional Serbian church chant, from the end of the 1960s to the
mid-1980s, made in churches and monasteries in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and
Herzegovina and Hungary, during musicological field research by dr Dimitrije
Stefanovic and dr Danica Petrovic. These unique sources, which have been
previously unknown to the wider public, are the authentic testimony of the
heritage of the liturgical musical practice of the Serbian Orthodox Church,
as well as of the research field of church chant in the period after the
WWII. Particular examples of sound recordings from the archival collection
are presented as illustrations of this practice and as the hint of many
different perspectives for further research and perception of this period of
the Serbian church music history.
A three-week ketogenic diet increases skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity in individuals with obesity – a randomized, controlled crossover trial
Authors: Vinh Luong Thien , Glavind Bülow Pedersen Mette , Bruun Abild Caroline , Meyer Lauritsen Katrine , Louise Gram Kjærulff Mette , Møller Niels , Christian Gormsen Lars , Søndergaard Esben
Published: July 2024

Abstract

A ketogenic diet (KD) can induce weight loss and improve glycemic regulation, potentially reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms behind these beneficial effects of a KD, we investigated the impact of a KD on organ-specific insulin sensitivity (IS) in skeletal muscle, liver, and adipose tissue. We hypothesized that a KD would increase IS in skeletal muscle. The study included 11 individuals with obesity who underwent a randomized, crossover trial with two three-week interventions: 1) KD and 2) standard diet. Skeletal muscle IS was quantified as the increase in glucose disposal during a hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp (HEC). Hepatic IS and adipose tissue IS were quantified as the relative suppression of endogenous glucose production (EGP) and the relative suppression of palmitate flux during the HEC. The KD led to a 2.2 kg weight loss, increased insulin-stimulated glucose disposal, whereas the relative suppression of EGP during the HEC was similar. In addition, the KD decreased insulin-mediated suppression of lipolysis. In conclusion, a KD increased skeletal muscle IS in individuals with obesity.

Article Highlights:

· It remains unclear whether the glucose-lowering effect of a ketogenic diet is due to increased glucose disposalin skeletal muscle or due to an increased insulin-mediated suppression of endogenous glucose production.

· How does the ketogenic diet affect organ-specific insulin sensitivity.

· A three-week ketogenic diet increased insulin-mediated glucose disposal with no change in insulin-mediated suppression of endogenous glucose production. In addition, a decreased insulin-mediated suppression of lipolysis was observed.

A three-week ketogenic diet increases skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity in individuals with obesity.
Quantification of Microplastic in Locally Brewed Beers in Malaysia
Authors: P Agamuthu
Published: July 2024

Humans ingest five grams of microplastics on a weekly basis. Beverages serve as a microplastic conduit for entering the human body. Nevertheless, beer received minimal attention on microplastics despite its popularity. The objective of this study is to measure the quantity of microplastic particles that are present in locally brewed and packed beers and the amount of microplastic consumed by the beer drinkers in Malaysia. To accomplish this, a total of 15 beer samples from 5 distinct brands were examined. The analysis indicated that microplastics fibres measuring less than 0.5mm and fragments measuring less than 0.1mm were present in all the beer samples. The concentration of microplastics ranged from 75.8 to 212 particles per litre. The microplastics solely exhibited the colours black, blue, brown, and red. This study has quantified the amount of microplastic consumed by beer drinkers in Malaysia, which ranged from 533 to 1484 microplastic particles per year, depending on the specific brand of beer. This discovery enhances our understanding of microplastic pollution in beer and the potential accumulation of microplastics in those who consume it.
Improved Ability to Compose Arabic Sentences Using the Hot Potatoes Application
Authors: Mutmainah Ismul , Ahmadi Ahmadi , El Bilad Cecep Zakarias , Ilmiani Aulia Mustika
Published: July 2024

Ismul Mutmainah, 2021, The Effectiveness of Using Hot Potatoes Applications in Improving the Ability to Arrange Arabic Sentences in Mts. Istiqamah Muara Teweh. Department of Language Education, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, at IAIN Palangka Raya, Advisor (1) Dr. Ahmadi, M.Pd. Supervisor (2) Cecep Zakarias El Bilad, M.Pd.This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of the Hot Potatoes application in improving students' ability to compose Arabic sentences. This study uses a quantitative research method of experimental type or a true experimental design using a pretest-posttest control group design. The sample in the study was class VII students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Istiqamah Muara Teweh. From this study, the following results were found: 1. Students in the control class and Students from the experimental class show an increase in their ability to compose sentences seen from the average value of the pretest and posttest results. So, it can be concluded that the Hot Potatoes application can improve students' ability to compose sentences. 2. The comparison of the posttest mean scores of the experimental class and the control class using the independent sample test, obtained a significance value of 0.020 which is smaller than 0.05, so there is a significant difference in learning outcomes between experimental class students who learn to use the Hot Potatoes application with control class students who do not use the Hot Potatoes application. The Hot Potatoes application was more effective for students in this study.
A Content Analysis of Students’ English Textbook Based on Tomlinson’s Theory
Authors: Yuliana Nur Melani , Widiastuty Hesty
Published: July 2024

A factor that has an impact on the teaching and learning process is the instructional material. This means that input has typically always been provided by material creators in line with their understanding of how language may be effectively learned through input. This study attempts to determine how well the English textbook "Bahasa Inggris Kelas XII SMA/MA/SMK/MAK Edisi Revisi 2018" satisfies the standards for a good textbook proposed by Tomlinson. In this study, data were gathered using a descriptive methodology from two chapters of the textbook "Bahasa Inggris Kelas XII SMA/MA/SMK/MAK Edisi Revisi 2018". Based on the study, fourteen of the sixteen criteria of Tomlinson's theory for a good textbook were perfectly fulfilled, and the textbook failed to fulfill two of the requirements since it had some extraneous elements. The material of "Bahasa Inggris Kelas XII SMA/MA/SMK/MAK Edisi Revisi 2018" is mostly linked to Tomlinson's criteria for a good textbook. This textbook can be used as a reference for teaching and learning support in collaboration with another textbook, allowing the teacher to provide additional supporting materials and students with a choice of materials on relevant topics.
Problems in Speaking Skills: How is EFL Students' Perception?
Authors: Harahap Alya
Published: July 2024

AbstractOne of the important aspects that must be learned by humans is language. Language itself is used to make it easier for us to interact with each other and exchange information in communication. The purpose of this research is to analyze the problems experienced by EFL learners in speaking English at TBI class B batch 2020 at IAIN Palangka Raya. The research method used in qualitative research. In collecting the results, the researcher used a questionnaire about speaking problems in learning a foreign language which took the theory of Penny Tang (1997). The data in this study were taken from 15 students in a TBI semester 5 class. The result of the study is that data shows that around 46.7% of students often use their mother tongue in English classes. Full use of English but only about 6% and the few remaining students sometimes combine used of English and their mother tongue. Then, a percentage of respondents around 66.7% agreed that English is harder than the mother tongue. Keywords: English learning; Speaking skills; Speaking problems; Students’ perception.
An Analysis of Writing Materials Students’ English Textbook
Authors: Maulana Achmad
Published: July 2024

Textbooks have become necessary learning media. It is very important to help teachers be more careful in choosing appropriate books for students. This article was created to determine whether in English book “When English Rings a Bell”, posted by the Indonesian Department of Education and Culture, meets the standards for use in study activity. In addition, does the textbook meet the assessment standards? The book includes four assessments: object, content, design, and English ability. The researcher used a qualitative descriptive research method using content analysis. The aspect of the analysis was 8th class junior high school students at SMP Muhammadiyah Palangka Raya. The findings of the analysis showed that chapters III and IV only focused on speaking and listening skills rather than writing. So, this book still can be used in the learning and teaching activities process and can also improve students' English skills. But it still needs a lot of improvement for the teachers to find out another assignment related to writing, especially for chapters III and IV.
Character Building of “Sanaman Mantikei” Folklore from Central Kalimantan
Authors: Afdalia Tiara , Perdana Indra , Luardini Maria Arina
Published: July 2024

The folklore entitled Sanaman Mantikei is one of the legends originating from Central Kalimantan. Folklore as literacy material can be used in the teaching and learning process to strengthen student character building. This study aims to describe the values of character building in the folklore legend "Sanaman Mantikei". The method used in this study was a qualitative descriptive method with the research data source in the form of Central Kalimantan Folklore books. The results of the study showed that the folklore "Sanaman Mantikei" contains character building values (1) hard work; (2) creativity; and (3) love-peace. The values of character building contained in these folktales form the basis that folklore can be used as a medium to introduce cultural stories of an area and as a means of educating students' character in the teaching and learning process.
The Effect of the Mind Map and the Cooperative Learning Model on Students' Mastery of Arabic Vocabulary at Yamasa Surabaya Middle School.
Authors: Masykur Muhammad Zakki
Published: July 2024

Vocabulary is an element of a language. Vocabulary learning is learning where students don't just memorize the vocabulary, but can also use it in communication both in speech and in writing. Mind Mapping is a creative note-taking method using how children's radiant thinking works so that there is a balance between the functions of the two brains. The cooperative learning model is a learning activity in groups to work together to help each other construct concepts and solve problems.The use of mind mapping and cooperative learning models in vocabulary learning aims to make learning fun, not boring, and for students to teach one another, increasing Arabic vocabulary. This study aims to: (1) Determine the effect of mind mapping in increasing the Arabic vocabulary of class VIII SMP Yamassa Surabaya. (2) Knowing the effect of the cooperative learning model on increasing the Arabic vocabulary of Grade VIII students at SMP Yamassa Surabaya. (3) Knowing the effect of mind mapping and cooperative learning models on increasing Arabic vocabulary for class VIII SMP Yamassa Surabaya.This study uses a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression. The sampling technique was carried out randomly, the data was expressed in numbers and analyzed with statistical techniques to test the established hypothesesThe conclusions of this study are as follows: (1) there is an effect of mind mapping on increasing students' Arabic vocabulary by looking at the results of T Count = 3.302 greater than T Table = 2.030 and a significance level of 0.002 less than 0.050. (2) there is an effect of the cooperative learning model on increasing students' Arabic vocabulary by looking at the results of T Count = 2.360 greater than T Table = 2.030 and a significance level of 0.024 less than 0.050. (3) there is an influence between mind mapping and cooperative learning models on increasing students' Arabic vocabulary with the result that F count = 40.250 is greater than F table = 3.23 and a significant point of 0.000 is less than 0.05. It is hoped that this research can make a positive contribution, especially at SMP YAMASSA SURABAYA.
ACTOR CONTESTATION IN MANAGEMENT OF THE PASIR PUTIH BEACH TOURIST ATTRACTION IN PANDEGLANG REGENCY
Authors: Saputra Ahmad Andi , Mayrudin Yeby Ma'asan
Published: July 2024

Power relations between actors can be explored starting from positions, roles, interests and various actions carried out by different actors. The aim of this research is to determine the mapping of government, private and community actors in managing the Pasir Putih Beach tourist attraction. Using the actor mapping framework theory and which states that contestation has several key terms, namely habitus, arena (field), and capital symbol, and finally using lewis coser's conflict theory, namely realistic conflict and non-realistic conflict. Qualitative research method with a case study approach. The results of this research show that the role of actors is still not moving well towards something positive, contestation between actors is clearly visible with the opening of illegal tourist attractions by the community. The role of the government as the front guard in finding solutions to conflicts here is still very minimal, the government has not been able to encourage discussions between actors to minimize conflicts. There needs to be awareness from government, private and community actors in order to create tourist attractions that can benefit the village. The government seems to be silent and appears to be siding with entrepreneurs, causing people to make decisions outside of the specified policies.
Operation of small isolated power system with large non-controllable RES penetration – System Operator's experience in El Hierro Island
Authors: Corujo R. ,   Isolated System Department Red Eléctrica de España S.A.U. (REE) Alcobendas, Madrid. Spain, Santos P. , Ascanio R.
Published: July 2024

The Canary Islands are facing a transition towards renewable energy, in an attempt to build a cleaner and cheaper power system for the coming years. This transition poses a big challenge for the TSO that will face the operation of weak grids, with a large amount of noncontrollable generation, in a context of reduced natural inertia. In this context the methodology and operational criteria of El Hierro’s power system, operated by the TSO, are to maximize the amount of renewable energy in a safe way, minimizing the risks associated with the unpredictability of wind-power, and to do so minimizing the electrical power generation cost. This paper shares the REE experience in the operation of a small isolated power system with large non-controllable RES that, as a result, has established a new record in 2018, where the the pumped storage hydro facility named Central Hidroeólica de El Hierro (CHE) covered the complete island’s demand during 18 consecutive days, more than two weeks where the diesel power plant was completely off and the island was therefore 100% renewable. Key words Isolated systems, TSO, RES, storage, pumped hydro.
Conservative Power Theory (CPT): A New Approach to the Tuned Passive Filter Design
Authors: Schäffer G.J. ,   Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba - Minas Gerais, Brazil. Electrical Engineering Faculty., Moura F.A.M. , Mendonça M.V.B. , Júnior A.J.P.R. , Albertini M.R.M.C. , Camacho J.R. ,   Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia - Minas Gerais. Brazil
Published: July 2024

The study of the effect of the harmonic distortions and the power factor in a system with presence of nonlinear loads becomes crucial to the quality of electrical energy. Based on this problem, this article uses the Conservative Power Theory to evaluate parameters associated to product quality, aiming to obtain subsidies for the design of tuned passive filters focused on the reduction of harmonic distortion indexes associated with voltage and current, in addition to contribute to the reactive compensation of the electrical system under research. Key words Conservative power theory, tuned filters, power factor, harmonic distortion, power quality, power formulation theories.
Wind Energy in Brazil: Current Overview and Projections on Power Generation
Authors: de Lima Camargo Fernando ,   1. Faculdade de Tecnologia de Piracicaba - Dep. Roque Trevisan, dos Santos Nilcéia Cristina , Gomes da Silva Reinaldo ,   (FATEC-PIRACICABA) CEETPS Centro Estadual de Educação Tecnológica Paula Souza. Brazil  2. Escola de Engenharia de Piracicaba (EEP) FUMEP, Fundação Municipal de Ensino de Piracicaba. Brazil,   Faculdade de Tecnologia de Piracicaba - Dep. Roque Trevisan; (FATEC-PIRACICABA) CEETPS,   1. Faculdade de Tecnologia de Piracicaba - Dep. Roque Trevisan; (FATEC-PIRACICABA) CEETPS Centro Estadual de Educação Tecnológica Paula Souza. Brazil  2. Escola de Engenharia de Piracicaba (EEP) FUMEP, Fundação Municipal de Ensino de Piracicaba. Brazil
Published: July 2024

National public policies contributed to the diffusion of wind energy in Brazil. The cost of production has been falling due to the infrastructure developed to meet the facilities required in the implementation of turbines that produce energy through the wind. Brazil has 534 wind farms with a total capacity of 13.4GW and the state of Rio Grande do Norte is the largest producer of this type of electricity, accounting for 27.7% of this amount. A justified strategy is the energy production of the winds during the dry season due to the supply of this source during this period, with the objective of preserving the reservoirs of the hydroelectric plants. The intermittency of the wind regime, the noise impact, the interference of the wind towers on the climate and the lack of research resources are some of the disadvantages that prevent the country from enjoying more of this inexhaustible source of energy. Keywords: electric energy, sustainability, wind energy, economic impact.
Thermal and Exergy Efficiency Analysis of a Solar-driven Closed Brayton Power Plant with Helium & s-CO2 as Working Fluids
Authors: Arnaiz del Pozo C. , Sanchez-Orgaz S. , Rodríguez Martín J. , Jiménez Álvaro A. , López Paniagua I. , González Fernández C. , Nieto Carlier N.
Published: July 2024

Solar Thermal Energy power plants operating with traditional steam Rankine cycles have a low thermal and exergy efficiency. An attractive pathway to increase the competitiveness of this technology is to investigate Closed Brayton cycles working with different fluids with desirable properties that show potential for improving their efficiency In this work a solar driven regenerative Brayton cycle is studied employing two different working fluids: Helium and supercritical CO2. The cycle efficiencies are determined for different turbine inlet temperatures and for the optimal compressor pressure ratios. Additionally, an exergy analysis breakdown of the different plant components is shown for each case, while the solar field sizes and working fluid flows are calculated for a fixed gas turbine output. Key words Helium, Closed Brayton, solar thermal, exergy, supercritical CO2
A 12-pulse rectifier using coupled reactors for supplying three-inverters
Authors: Iwaszkiewicz J. ,   Department of Electrical Engineering Gdynia Maritime University. Poland, Muc A. , Mysiak P.
Published: July 2024

The paper presents a proposal of an auspicious multi-pulse rectifier convenient for supplying three-level inverters. The rectifier consists of two three-phase bridges. Their outputs are connected in parallelwhile inputs are connected to the line by use of coupled reactors These reactors are connected and work in an exceptional variant 3CRλ. The application of 3CRλ makes that the diodes conduction angle in rectifiers achieves 180°. Simulation and experimental works prove that multi-pulse rectifier gives a worthy performance and has some respectable properties. Key words Multi-pulse rectifier, 12 pulse rectifier, coupled reactors, 3-level inverter
ADAPTATION ACTIONS OF RICE HARVESTING LABORS TOWARD THE IMPACT OF USING HARVESTER COMBINE MACHINE (HCM) IN DURIAN SEGINIM VILLAGE SOUTH BENGKULU REGENCY INDONESIA
Authors: Arianti Nyayu Neti , Priyono Basuki Sigit , Reswita Reswita
Published: July 2024

Agricultural mechanization used provides benefits in farming, namely cost efficiency. Harvester Combine Machine (HCM) use in rice farming can eliminate harvesting labor. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the impact of HCM use to the rice farming laborers in Durian Seginim Village, and to analyze the adaptation actions taken by the laborers because of the impact of using HCM. The research was conducted in October 2022. The number of respondents was 100 and the data was taken randomly from 192 rice farmers who use HCM. The data analysis method used is descriptive qualitative analysis. The results showed that the use of HCM in rice farming provides benefits for farm owners in savings in harvesting costs of 23.99 percent. However, the use of HCM reduced employment opportunities by 58.72- time allocation of labor/Ha (36.78% of the total farming workforce). Specifically for harvesting workers, labor absorption decreased by 42.70 time allocation of labor/Ha (25.91%) which was dominated by female workers from outside the family. Female workers experienced a decline in their income and contribution to household income by 46.99 percent. The three adaptation actions most frequently carried out by harvesting workers are working in the on-farm agricultural sector outside rice farming (21%), working on land that does not use HCM (17%), and selling large or small of rice stock, user savings, etc. (13%)
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF INULINASE ENZYME-PRODUCING MICROBES FROM BANANA FRUIT (Musa paradisiaca)
Authors: Yusuf Hadistiyani , Wijanarka Wijanarka
Published: July 2024

Inulinase (EC 3.2.1.80) is an enzyme that can hydrolyze inulin into fructose or fructo-oligosaccharides. Using the inulinase enzyme as a catalyst in making inulinase-based fructose can obtain a fructose percentage of 90-95 percent. Inulin is a linear polysaccharide (ß-2,1-linked d-fructose residue terminated by a glucose residue) that accumulates as a storage carbohydrate in plants. One natural source that can produce inulin is bananas. Bananas are a source of inulin which contains around 0.58-1.09 percent. This research used three types of bananas, including Musa X paradisiaca, Musa paradisiaca formatypica, Musa paradisiaca var sapientum. Apart from that, you can also find out the characteristics of the microbes and enzyme activity produced from the three types of bananas. The results of this research show that the three isolated types of banana are capable of producing the inulin ase enzyme which is indicated by the growth of these microbes in ISM media. ISM media (Inulinase Selective Media) is an inulinase mixing media where only inulin-producing microbes can grow on the media. The microbes isolated from the three types of bananas that had the highest inulinase enzyme activity value were Raja Nangka bananas with an enzyme activity value of 0.405 IU/mL. Meanwhile, the lowest inulinase enzyme activity value was in Kepok bananas with an enzyme activity value of 0.088 IU/mL.
THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF Spodoptera pectinicornis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) PROVIDED WITH ENHANCED NUTRITION FROM Pistia stratiotes FEEDING VIA FERTILIZATION
Authors: Aphrodyanti Lyswiana , Soedijo Samharinto , Millati Tanwirul , Aidawati Noor
Published: July 2024

A monophage herbivorous insect called S. pectinicornis can be utilized to biologically control the weed Pistia stratiotes.  Insect mass reproduction followed by release into the target weed area is one technique that can be used. The quality of the feed must be taken into consideration during maintenance in order to increase the fitness of S. pectinicornis insects and enable them to function at their best.  The fertilization procedure can improve the nutritional value of P. stratiotes as a feed source. The experiment involved applying NPK fertilizer to P. stratiotes at 6 different levels: 0 g (control); 5 g; 10 g; 15 g; 20 g; and 25 g.   The findings demonstrated that when NPK fertilizer was applied to Pistia stratiotes, S. pectiniconis larvae, pupae, and imago had a better chance of surviving than controls. S. pectinicornis showed improved insect growth and development since its lifespan was shorter than controls at every developmental stage. The ideal NPK fertilizer dose for maintaining Pistia stratiotes as feed during S. pectinicornis propagation is 15g/20 L of water.
THE DIVERSITY LIVELIHOOD OF CORN FARMER HOUSEHOLDS: EVIDENCE FROM TRANSMIGRATION PROGRAM OF GORONTALO PROVINCE, INDONESIA
Authors: Murtisari Amelia , Fitri Ichlasia Ainul , Kurnia Theresa Dwi
Published: July 2024

The corn farmer households examined in this study participated in the dryland transmigration program to enhance welfare by furnishing livelihood capital to poor farmer households. This research compares the livelihood capital of corn farmer households in the transmigration areas of Gorontalo and Boalemo districts, Gorontalo, Indonesia, and examines its impact on their livelihood strategy selection. The study involved 240 poor corn farmer households. Data analysis was conducted by computing the livelihood capital index through entropy weighting analysis, followed by multinomial logistic regression analysis to examine the influence of livelihood capital on livelihood strategies. Findings indicate a higher level of livelihood capital in Boalemo Regency than in Gorontalo Regency, with Boalemo District outperforming in physical and human capital. In contrast, the Gorontalo district excels in natural and social capital. However, the financial capital of corn farmer households in both regions still needs to be improved. Natural and human capital significantly influences the likelihood of corn farming households opting for on-farm strategies over a combination of on-farm and off-farm strategies. In the case of on-farm and off-farm strategies, natural capital substantially enhances the probability of corn farmer households selecting both on-farm and off-farm strategies rather than solely on-farm and non-farm strategies. Conversely, physical capital diminishes the likelihood of corn farmer households adopting both on-farm and off-farm strategies compared to the combination of on-farm and non-farm strategies.
Digital citizenship and paradigm shift in generation z’s emotional communication: Social media’s role in shaping Iranian familial bonds
Authors: Tabatabaei Sara , Bulgarova Bella Akhmedovna , Kotecha Ketan , Patil Shruti , Volkova Irina Ivanovna , Barabash Victor Vladimirovich
Published: July 2024

This study examines the intricate interplay between the digital environment and the evolving communication dynamics of Generation Z, specifically focusing on the impact of social media on familial bonds. The research objective is to explore the ways in which Generation Z’s social media consumption patterns shape their relationships and lives, providing insights into the intricate interplay between technology and human connections. Adopting Hirschi and Wellman’s theoretical framework, this investigation employs a survey method, utilizing a questionnaire to gather data from 384 Iranian Generation Z social media users. The findings reveal a significant and negative correlation between family bonds and social media usage, dependency on the platform, and support received from it. Excessive use diminishes interaction and intimacy, highlighting social media’s potential consequences for family relationships, which are crucial for individual and societal well-being. The study underscores the significance of balanced social media usage and encourages initiatives promoting face-to-face interactions, empathy, and responsible digital citizenship. The findings hold significant implications for academics and policymakers in developing strategies that promote responsible digital habits, foster healthy relationships, and contribute to digital citizenship advancement. This may involve regulatory initiatives, guidelines for social media platforms, and public awareness campaigns emphasizing the importance of balanced digital habits.
Optimized Supervised ML for Medicinal Plant Detection - An FPGA Implementation
Authors: Raghukumar Amrutha M. , Narayanan Gayathri , Remadevi Somanathanm Geethu
Published: July 2024

Medicinal plants have a huge significance today as it is the root resource to treat several ailments and medical disorders that do not find a satisfactory cure using allopathy. The manual and physical identification of such plants requires experience and expertise and it can be a gradual and cumbersome task, in addition to resulting in inaccurate decisions. In an attempt to automate this decision making, a data set of leaves of 10 medicinal plant species were prepared and the Gray-level Co-occurence Matrix (GLCM) features were extracted. From our earlier implementations of the several machine learning algorithms, the k-nearest neighbor (KNN) algorithm was identified as best suited for classification using MATLAB 2019a and has been adopted here. Based on the confusion matrices for various k values, the optimum k was selected and the hardware implementation was implemented for the classifier on FPGA in this work. An accuracy of 88.3% was obtained for the classifier from the confusion chart. A custom intellectual property (IP) for the design is created and its verification is done on the ZedBoard for three classes of plants.
Subjective tests of speaker recognition for selected voice disguise techniques
Authors: Staroniewicz Piotr
Published: July 2024

Research work on the effectiveness of voice disguise techniques is important for the development of biometric systems (surveillance) as well as phonoscopic research (forensics). A speaker recognition system or a listener can be deliberately or non-deliberately misled by technical or natural methods. It is important to determine the impact of these techniques on both automatic systems and live listeners. This paper presents the results of listening tests conducted on a group of 40 people. The effectiveness of speaker recognition was investigated using selected natural (chosen from four groups of deliberate natural techniques: phonation, phonemic, prosodic and deformation) and technical (pitch shifting, GSM coding) voice disguise techniques. The results were related to the previously obtained outcomes for the automatic method of verification carried out using a classical speaker recognition system based on MFCC (Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients) parameterisation and GMM (Gaussian Mixture Models) classification.
Estimating risk levels for blood pressure and thyroid hormone using artificial intelligence methods
Authors: Al-Kaltakchi Musab T.S. , Al-Nima Raid Rafi Omar , Alhialy Azza
Published: July 2024

In this work, artificial intelligence methods are designed and adopted for evaluating various risk levels of thyroid hormone and blood pressure in humans. Fuzzy Logic (FL) method is firstly exploited to provide the risk levels. Additionally, a machine learning was proposed using the Adaptive Neuron- Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) to learn and assess the risk levels by fusing a multiple-layer Neural Network (NN) with the FL. The data are collected for standard risk levels from real medical centers. The results lead to well ANFIS design based on the FL, which can generate such interesting outcomes for predicting risk levels for thyroid hormone and blood pressure. Both proposed methods of the FL and ANFIS can be exploited for medical applications.
Analysis of digital footprints associated with cybersecurity behavior patterns of users of University Information and Education Systems
Authors: Lakhno Valerii , Kurbaiyazov Nurgazy , Lakhno Miroslav , Kryvoruchko Olena , Desiatko Alona , Tsiutsiura Svitlana , Tsiutsiura Mykola
Published: July 2024

The analysis of digital footprints (DF) related to the cybersecurity (cyber risk) user behavior of university information and education systems (UIES) involves the study and evaluation of various aspects of activity in the systems. In particular, such analysis includes the study of typical patterns (patterns) of access to UIES, password usage, network activity, compliance with security policies, identification of anomalous behavior, and more. It is shown that user behavior in UIES is represented by sequences of actions and can be analyzed using the sequential analysis method. Such analysis will allow information security (IS) systems of UIES to efficiently process categorical data associated with sequential patterns of user actions. It is shown that analyzing sequential patterns of cyberthreatening user behavior will allow UIES IS systems to identify more complex threats that may be hidden in chains of actions, not just individual events. This will allow for more effective identification of potential threats and prevention of security incidents in the UIES.
Resonant Frequencies of TE0mn modes in multilayered resonators containing uniaxial anisotropic dielectrics with complex shapes
Authors: Derzakowski Krzysztof
Published: July 2024

The method of evaluating the resonant frequencies of multilayered resonator containing uniaxial anisotropic dielectrics is presented. The detailed solution of Maxwell's equations for such a structure by means of the radial modes matching method for TE0mn modes is given. The results of calculations using developed and launched computer program are given. Results of calculations are compared with those obtained by other method using CST simulator. These results are in close agreement, which proves the correctness of the method. The developed solution, and the software program can be used to measure the tensor permittivity of dielectrics.
Application of focusing systems to the protection of information during data transmission in the zone of direct radio visibility
Authors: Vitulyova Yelizaveta , Kadyrzhan Kaisarali , Kadyrzhan Aruzhan , Suleimenov Ibragim
Published: July 2024

It is shown that focusing systems built on the basis of a system of radio receivers spaced apart in space and simulating the operation of a lens can be used to ensure the protection of information during data transmission in the direct radio visibility zone. The synthesis of the lens equivalent in this case is carried out by using a system of phase shifters that change the phase of the oscillations arriving at each of the receivers, so that the receiving system is tuned to a radio wave source located at a specific point in space. In this case, information protection is provided according to the “friend or foe” principle, and any commands coming from other areas of space, except for the point where the authorized operator is located, are ignored. The advantage of this approach is the ability to partially or completely abandon the use of cryptographic methods. It is shown that the proposed approach is of considerable interest for ensuring the stable operation of groups of unmanned aerial vehicles from the point of view of the possibility of intercepting control using electronic warfare methods.
Cough: A protective reflex and herbal therapies
Authors: Ozdemir Imran , Muluk Nuray Bayar , Oguz Oguzhan , Ozturk Zeynel , Cingi Cemal
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVES. In this paper, we reviewed cough and herbal therapies.

MATERIAL AND METHODS. Research methods included searching online databases such as Google, Google Scholar, ProQuest Central, and PubMed at Kirikkale University. We used terms like “cough”, “herbal”, “reflex”, “Primula veris”, “Primula elatior”, “Thymus vulgaris”, “Althea Officinalis”, and “Mentha piperita” to find related articles.

RESULTS. Coughing is a reflex that serves a legitimate physiological purpose by expelling fluids and debris from the lungs. Herbal teas and preparations with antioxidant and expectorant properties are made from medicinal herbs like Primula veris and Primula elatior. The phenolic monoterpene thymol, one of the primary components of thyme oil, is found primarily in thyme plants. Both thymol and thyme essential oil have lengthy histories of usage in conventional medicine, particularly for their upper respiratory system-targeted expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties. Historically, people have turned to the plant Althaea officinalis for help with treating respiratory issues, like cough. Officinalis extracts alone for dry cough therapy, while A. officinalis was more effective when combined with Zataria multiflora, Zingiber officinale, or Helix hedera. Furthermore, all types of coughs benefited from officinalis. One of the most popular types of herbal tea, known as a tisane, is peppermint, or Mentha piperita. Peppermint essential oil and tea made from the plant’s leaves have long histories of usage in alternative medicine. Some studies have found that peppermint may have antiallergenic properties in addition to its antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, and anticancer properties.

CONCLUSION. Cough is a persistent symptom of many acute and chronic illnesses. Primula veris, Thymus vulgaris, Althaea Officinalis, and Mentha piperita are some herbs used to treat cough. Cough patients can supplement their standard medical care with herbal remedies that contain these compounds.
Redefiniciones del campo político
Authors: Salinas Araya Adán
Published: July 2024

El artículo busca mostrar los aportes de la teoría de Rancière para la redefinición del campo político. Para ello propone una interpretación progresiva de algunos de sus trabajos más importantes. El artículo propone suspender la terminología utilizada por Rancière y concentrarse en cambio en las dos funciones que según su teoría constituyen lo que aquí llamamos campo político