bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measurement report: Insight into Greenhouse Gas Emission Characteristics of Light-Duty Vehicles in China Driven by Technological Innovation
Authors: Yang Xinping , Ke Jia , Huang Zhihui , Wen Yi , Yin Dailin , Jiang Zhen , Yue Zhigang , Wang Yunjing , Liao Songdi , Yin Hang , Ding Yan
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions represent a pivotal driver of global climate change, with vehicular emissions, particularly from light-duty vehicles, emerging as a prominent source of GHGs. Despite extensive research on gaseous pollutants, studies on GHG emissions within the framework of carbon neutrality remain scarce. This study delves into the emission characteristics of three primary GHGs (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O)) from various light-duty vehicles, encompassing conventional gasoline and hybrid vehicles, and bi-fuel taxis. As anticipated, with advancements in emission standards and powertrains, vehicular GHG emissions have significantly decreased. However, our findings also revealed surprising trends. While engine technology upgrades reduced CO2, they unexpectedly increased CH4 and N2O emissions. Additionally, hot starts, beneficial for reducing CO2 and CH4 emissions, caused heightened N2O emissions, which is noteworthy under operating conditions with frequent start-stop events. Intriguingly, compressed natural gas (CNG), generally perceived as cleaner, increased CH4 emissions. Regarding the impact of Three-Way Catalysts (TWC) on GHG emissions, under “TWC failed” conditions, N2O emissions from CNG-powered vehicles were approximately three times higher than those under “TWC worked” conditions, attributed to the significant increase in NOx. Considering the global warming potential (GWP), the "TWC failure" scenario paradoxically decreased GWP values, highlighting the complex interaction between emission control technologies and their environmental impacts. This study provides crucial insights into vehicular GHG emissions, which are essential for developing effective strategies aimed at mitigating emissions and enhancing the efficiency of emission control systems.
Advances in characterization of black carbon particles and their associated coatings using the soot particle aerosol mass spectrometer in Singapore, a complex city environment
Authors: Ma Mutian , Rivellini Laura-Hélèna , Zong Yichen , Kraft Markus , Yu Liya E. , Lee Alex King Yin
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Atmospheric black carbon can act as a short-lived climate forcer and carrier of toxics. This work aims to utilize aerosol compositions detected by a soot-particle aerosol mass spectrometer to advance our understanding of emission and atmospheric processing of refractory BC (rBC) in Singapore. Positive matrix factorization analysis of rBC and organic aerosols (OA) (PMFbase) identified two local traffic factors with large differences in rBC content and coating thickness, and two secondary OA (SOA) factors impacted by local chemistry and/or regional transport (less-oxidized oxygenated OA (LO-OOA) and more-oxidized OA (MO-OOA)). Including metals in the PMF (PMFmetal) improved the quality of source apportionment significantly. An industrial and shipping influenced OA separated from traffic emissions was strongly associated with heavy metals (e.g., V+ and Ni+) that might pose higher potential risks to human health. Two biomass burning-influenced OA (BBOA) factors with different degree of oxygenation were also identified. Although the aged-BBOA component was highly oxidized, its strong association with K3SO4+ differentiated itself from other background SOA. Integration of both metals and inorganic aerosols (IA) into the PMF (PMFall) was found to provide further insight into the origin of SOA coatings and their chemical processing. PMFall identified an additional aged-BBOA component that was associated with nighttime IA and organo-nitrate formation. Furthermore, PMFall revealed concurrent LO-OOA and nitrate formation during daytime, whereas photochemical production of MO-OOA was linked to acidic sulfate formation, indicating the importance of investigating interaction between SOA and IA formation and their mixing state in complex city environments.
Detection and global climatology of two types of cyclone clustering
Authors: Weijenborg Chris , Spengler Thomas
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Cyclone clustering, the swift succession of multiple extratropical cyclones during a short period of time, is often associated with weather extremes and characterised by a strong atmospheric jet and enhanced baroclinicity. While several diagnostics exist to detect cyclone clustering, most focus on a regional impact. We introduce a novel global detection for cyclone clustering, inspired by the original idea of cyclone families by Bjerknes and Solberg, in which individual cyclones follow a similar track. We further subdivide cyclone clusters into two types, a 'Bjerknes' type and a stagnant type. The former is associated with cyclones that follow each other over a minimum distance, whereas the stagnant type requires a proximity over time while these cyclones do not move much in space. We find that cyclone clustering is most frequent along the storm tracks, with more cyclone clustering during winter compared to summer. The majority of cyclone clustering occurs just south of the main storm tracks in the Atlantic and Pacific basins. In the Southern Hemisphere, most cyclone clustering is found in the South-Indian Ocean. Bjerknes type cyclone clustering is associated with stronger cyclones compared to non-clustered cyclones, while for the stagnant type this intensity difference is less pronounced. This effect is strongest for the North Atlantic and North Pacific, while clustered cyclones in the South Indian Ocean are generally not much stronger. The cyclone intensity within the Bjerknes type does not decrease during a cluster, while in contrast secondary cyclones of the stagnant type are significantly weaker than primary cyclones. This suggests that these two types of cyclone clustering are dynamically different.
Two different phytoplankton blooming mechanisms over the East China Sea during El-Niño decaying summers
Authors: Lee Dong-Geon , Oh Ji-Hoon , Kam Jonghun , Kug Jong-Seong
Published: November 2024

Abstract. During an El Niño-decaying summer, the East China Sea (ECS) has experienced anomalous phytoplankton blooming, but the understanding of associated generating mechanisms remains limited. Here, we analyzed observational (25 years) and long-term simulation data (1,000 years) to investigate the underlying mechanisms for the anomalous phytoplankton blooming in ECS. Results highlight two mechanisms associated with enhanced phytoplankton blooming in ECS during El Niño-decaying summers: inland runoff-driven and oceanic sub-surface upwelling-driven blooming mechanisms. Firstly, increased river discharge from the Yangtze River (YR) induces phytoplankton blooms. Secondly, wind-driven Ekman upwelling in ECS provides nutrients for phytoplankton from the sub-surface to the surface water layer. Rossby wave propagations from Western North Pacific Anti-Cyclone (WNPAC) cause a distinctive cyclonic atmospheric circulation over ECS that induces Ekman upwelling. The climate model simulation supports these two mechanisms, and thus our results suggest that both mechanisms contribute to the phytoplankton bloom concurrently.
Shoreline Change Analysis in New Washington, Aklan using Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS)
Authors: Nerves Ainalyn , Rivera Francesca Deighl , Blanco Ariel , Tirol Yasmin , Nadaoka Kazuo
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Shoreline changes are a critical indicator of coastal vulnerability, impacted by natural processes and human-induced factors such as climate change. This study investigates shoreline changes in New Washington, Aklan, Philippines, focusing on erosion and accretion patterns since 1985. With the use of satellite imagery, coupled with Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS) techniques, this study examines the spatio-temporal variability in erosion and accretion patterns. Through the Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS), a quantitative analysis of shoreline change rates was conducted. Using four (4) DSAS change metrics such as Endpoint rate (EPR), Linear Regression Rate (LRR), Shoreline Change Envelope (SCE), and Net Movement Shoreline (NMS), it was identified that the shoreline change in Bakhawan Park area is due to its location being at the mouth of Aklan River. Most of New Washington’s shoreline experiences erosion with 0-1.46 m/yr from LRR, eroding at most 40m of sediments in thirty years; evident along areas of Brgy. Tambac and Poblacion. The largest shoreline deviation can be observed in the areas located near the mouth of Batan Bay with 153 meters since 1985.
Increasing the Awareness of the Benefits of Earth Observation Applications through the Space Information Infrastructure Capacity Building and Training Program (SIICaP)
Authors: Pante Cyrus Nikko , Bantay Kristine , Borlongan Noel Jerome , Almonte John Paul , Aranas Romer Kristi , Blanco Ariel
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Earth observation (EO) applications offer significant potential for addressing challenges and driving sustainable development in the Philippines. Despite the positive effect EO services can bring, its utilization encounter barriers that includes the lack of awareness of its benefits. The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) initiated the Space Information Infrastructure Capacity Building and Training Program (SIICaP) that aims to promote awareness of EO applications through free and inclusive online webinar platforms. This paper highlights the various webinars conducted by SIICaP showing their relevance in raising awareness of EO data, services, and programs. The analysis of evaluation results from the webinar participants further illustrates the program’s reach and success. By showcasing SIICaP, this paper contributes to efforts in developing capacity building programs that aim to have the same objectives of SIICaP.
Circinus: An AI-Based Technical Description Plotting
Authors: Cubillas James Earl , Daguil Rolyn
Published: November 2024

Abstract. The digitization of maps poses a significant challenge for GIS operators and engineers, particularly in encoding bearings and distances into GIS software. This study, titled “Circinus: An AI-Based Technical Description Plotting,” represents a substantial advancement in the digitization process of land records. Leveraging artificial intelligence, this application enhances the efficiency of digitizing land survey maps, potentially surpassing the laborious manual input required for geographic information. By expediting the encoding process of scanned maps, the application enhances the accessibility and availability of digital land records. This advancement holds considerable benefits for effective land asset planning and improved financial operations, particularly benefiting prospective homebuyers and landowners. The tool offers streamlined encoding through its semi-automated features, facilitating ease of use. Additionally, its optimization features have the potential to significantly enhance the productivity of engineers and GIS operators involved in encoding scanned land survey maps.
Regional Framework Towards Establishing Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) Facilities for PV Waste Management in the Philippines: A Case Study of Laguna Province
Authors: Diccion Antonio Jr. L. , Duran Jeffrey Z.
Published: November 2024

Abstract. The accelerated adoption of photovoltaic (PV) systems for renewable power generation in the Philippines will yield a tremendous amount of PV waste. However, the country lacks a comprehensive framework for understanding PV module waste volume growth and optimally siting Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) facilities for PV waste management based on minimum siting factor. The study aims to develop a regional framework that utilizes a geographic information system (GIS)-based approach to find the potential sites and optimal locations of TSD facilities in Laguna, Philippines, based on the estimated PV module waste growth of solar energy systems with service contracts and minimum siting criteria under Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order 2013-22. By 2060, the projected amount of PV module waste in Laguna province will be around 162,230 metric tons based on the waste projection results. The suitable sites cover around 19,720.5 hectares or 11.21% of the total land area of Laguna, which were determined by various siting factors that encompass social, economic, and environmental factors and obtained using binary suitability analysis and vector overlay analysis. The optimal locations of the two TSD facilities were identified using strategic positioning based on hotspot analysis, clustering algorithm, and proximity analysis. Consequently, the distance and GHG emissions of the two optimal locations were calculated. Indeed, the approach will serve as a guide for policymakers and other stakeholders in understanding PV module waste growth and strategically and optimally position TSD facilities on suitable sites for efficient and effective PV waste management.
Development of a regionally consistent and fully probabilistic earthquake risk model for Central Asia
Authors: Salgado-Gálvez Mario A. , Ordaz Mario , Huerta Benjamín , Garay Osvaldo , Avelar Carlos , Fagà Ettore , Kohrangi Mohsen , Ceresa Paola , Triantafyllou Georgios , Begaliev Ulugbek T.
Published: November 2024

Abstract. A fully probabilistic earthquake risk model was developed for five countries in Central Asia, providing updated earthquake loss estimates with a higher level of detail on all components with respect to previous studies in the region. Additionally, a regionally consistent approach that, on the one hand, allows for direct comparisons at different disaggregation levels (e.g., country and oblast) was used. On the other hand, this updated earthquake risk assessment aims to facilitate initiating a policy dialogue regarding national and regional disaster risk financing and insurance applications. This earthquake risk model made use of a regional probabilistic seismic hazard analysis and a comprehensive exposure database on which different types of assets and sectors were included and for which two scenarios (the years 2020 and 2080) were modeled. For each type of asset, a unique vulnerability function was derived and later used for convolution with the hazard data, which allowed for the estimation of the loss exceedance curve, at different disaggregation levels, from where other risk metrics such as the average annual loss (AAL) and specific return period losses were obtained. The regional earthquake AAL for the five countries and for the 2020 exposure scenario has been estimated to be around USD 2 billion, with the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan being the countries with the highest earthquake risk levels in the region. Besides the probabilistic earthquake risk results, as-if scenarios were modeled using a pseudo-deterministic approach to assess the human and economic losses for realistic and representative earthquakes for the main cities within earthquake-prone regions in the five countries of the study area.
Epigenetic Regulators of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Therapy for Immune-Mediated Disorders
Authors:   , Elliott Esther Kiri
Published: November 2024

This project investigated the role of epigenetic regulators of immune mediated disorders such as Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and primary immunodeficiency disorder (PID), including micro RNAs (mi-RNAs) and DNA methylation of key genes. Furthermore, the utility of various CRISPR-Cas gene editing tools to treat these disorders was studied to provide a proof-of-principal model for gene therapy to treat immune mediated conditions. Findings showed informative mi-RNAs and gene targets in NHL and PID were: miR-92a-3p, miR-92a-5p, miR-29c-3p, miR-210-3p, TET2 and MSN. Preliminary validation of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing applications showed promise for correcting small mutations in the MSN gene.
Hearing home: Exploring place and identity through voice
Authors: Fulton Laura
Published: November 2024

Creating or recreating voices through the writing of fictional letters can be a way of reconnecting with places that may have been taken from us. For the person denied an authentic connection with their birthplace, the writing of voice through fictional stories, novels and creative nonfiction may have the power to bridge time and distance, to take a person back to the place where they were born and to help rebuild an origin story that was refused them. By recreating the voices of people associated with one’s original home, especially when writing for an audience who may take the theoretical place of an absent respondent, a person may come to develop a better understanding of their relationship with that region.

This paper is informed by Elspeth Probyn’s theory that childhood is a repeatable point of beginning, Anne-Marie Fortier’s extended definition of home, and an examination of the results a return to the past may bring. It references studies on dialect as it relates to character the epistolary form. It provides examples that informed the author’s thinking in using voice to reflect place and follows with samples of the author’s attempts to connect with their birthplace by drawing imaginary portraits using dialect reflected in the epistolary form. It ends with a reflection on this process.
The post-digital literary journal: Media and funding implications
Authors: Smith Imogen
Published: November 2024

Literary journals are post-digital publications where digital and print media blend and shape one another. They play an important role in Australian literary culture but rely on funding to survive. Recent discourse about funding Australian literary journals has been characterised by debates about publication media – print and digital. With the upcoming establishment of a new body for writing in Australia, ‘Writers Australia’, this study examines literary journals’ relationships with these media, how editors’ use of these media affects the operations and economics of their publications and the field as a whole. The study finds that federal project funding is unsuited to the type of work that literary journals do, as well as evidence of an increasingly entrenched two-tier field, where journals with operational backing from institutions like universities are more competitive than their smaller, unsupported counterparts in obtaining existing funding. While digital publication has many advantages for literary journals, skill shortages in digital publishing, marketing and data analysis limit the scope of some journals to demonstrate their reach and effectiveness. This study finds that print publication remains important, particularly for writers, and that the community-building capacity of literary journals is a highly significant contribution which, while not evidenced on the page or screen, should be given weight in assessments of journals’ success.
Santiago Morán Cisneros: aspectos iconográficos y nuevas aportaciones
Authors: MARTÍN ROLDÁN ÁNGEL
Published: November 2024

El presente trabajo aborda la trayectoria profesional de Santiago Morán Cisneros —también llamando Santiago Morán el Mozo—, pintor, dibujante y tasador de colecciones y piezas artísticas, activo en Madrid durante el segundo tercio del siglo XVII. A partir de la escasa producción conservada y conocida de este artista, se propone una revisión de las fuentes iconográficas que debió utilizar para componer sus dibujos y pinturas, así como una actualización de su catálogo con la incorporación de una nueva obra localizada y firmada por el propio autor. Asimismo se presentan las respectivas ilustraciones y una pequeña selección de textos que fueron utilizados por el pintor en el ciclo pictórico realizado para el convento de Rivas del Jarama entre los años 1656 y 1658.
Relatos icónicos. De la Historia de las imágenes a las imágenes-historia
Authors: Bouhaben Miguel Alfonso , Martín Hernández Rut
Published: November 2024

El objetivo general de la investigación es analizar las principales estrategias de las prácticas pictóricas que conforman relatos icónicos para establecer una tipología de imágenes que nos permita entender sus peculiaridades. Se ha implementado una metodología mixta. Por un lado, un análisis cualitativo de las prácticas artísticas y de las tipologías conceptuales que se derivan de las mismas. En un primer nivel, un acercamiento al devenir histórico-lineal de las relaciones estructurales que se establecen entre la multiplicidad de imágenes. Para ello, se ha construido una tipología de las formas de relatar con imágenes a lo largo de la Historia de las imágenes pictóricas: la imagen-pliegue, la imagen-deconstrucción, la imagen-serie, la imagen-secuencia y la imagen-ensamblaje. En un segundo nivel, un acercamiento no-lineal a las formas de incorporar la mirada, el cuerpo y lo biográfico a los procesos de configuración del relato. En este caso, se ha configurado una tipología de las formas de relatar con imágenes en el contexto contemporáneo: la imagen-historia, la imagen-relato, la imagen-archivo y la imagen-(des)aparecida. Por otro lado, una investigación en artes a partir de un relato icónico que se presenta entreverado con la parte textual del artículo, en un mismo plano de igualdad epistémica.
Tras las puertas del gabinete: memoria, coleccionismo y espacio doméstico
Authors: Sáez Orrego Bárbara Viney
Published: November 2024

El presente artículo se centra en el vínculo de los objetos, como elementos de colección y su relación con el habitar. Se toma como referencia los planteamientos museográficos del literato Samuel Quiccheberg (1565), Artificialia – Ars Mechanicae y su posterior aplicación en la exposición Anacronías contenidas, memoria y herramientas celebrada en el Colegio de Arquitectos de Concepción (2023). Dentro del marco teórico, se plantea la revisión de los alcances del coleccionismo a partir de los gabinetes de maravillas, cabinas de dimensiones variables que albergaban todo tipo de objeto singular. Su alcance histórico simbolizó una fuente de inspiración artística y un sistema de organización del conocimiento museográfico. Dentro de esta línea, la exposición planteó una visión alternativa a los discursos disciplinarios en el campo de la arquitectura, utilizando un formato de exhibición poco tradicional.  Con ello, se propone relacionar los objetos como artefacto mínimo capaces de reformular proyectualmente el espacio arquitectónico en el gabinete de maravillas revelando la sugestiva tensión entre la esencia doméstica y museística, donde los objetos desempeñan un papel crucial al armonizar el espacio, considerando las variables: orden, repetición y utilidad.
Kenia, Somalia y la Guerra de Shifta. Actores regionales e internacionales en un conflicto civil (1963-1967)
Authors: Arconada Ledesma Pablo
Published: November 2024

El presente estudio trae a colación la Guerra de Shifta para profundizar en los actores que participaron en este conflicto de carácter civil que se desarrolló en Kenia en el período 1963-1967. El enfrentamiento shifta incluyó al Gobierno de Kenia, a los guerrilleros de origen somalí que habitaron el North Frontier District y que apostaban por la secesión. Además, debemos examinar el papel desempeñado por actores externos como fueron la República de Somalia, que apoyó a las guerrillas shifta con armamento, y Gran Bretaña, cuyo soporte fue esencial para Kenia. Además, se ha procedido a analizar el rol desempeñado por la Organización de la Unidad Africana (OUA) como promotor de la paz. Para realizar esta investigación se ha realizado una revisión bibliográfica y se ha procedido a analizar documentación primaria como fuentes hemerográficas locales e internacionales, recursos audiovisuales de la época, actas parlamentarias, discursos de varios políticos, informes y documentación oficial de instituciones internacionales.
Rosa María Capel Martínez: voz y huella en la Historia de las mujeres
Authors: Cuadernos de Historia Contemporánea
Published: November 2024

Este editorial pretende rendir homenaje a una gran profesional, además de generosísima maestra y compañera. Rosa María Capel Martínez, Catedrática de Historia Moderna, jubilada en 2020 y Profesora emérita en el Departamento de Historia Moderna e Historia Contemporánea de la UCM hasta el curso actual, se merece un justo homenaje en reconocimiento a su extraordinaria carrera docente e investigadora. La Doctora Capel atesora en su currículum valiosísimos méritos que, brevemente, recordaremos a continuación. Pero, por encima de todo, ella ha sido una de las grandes pioneras en los estudios sobre Historia de las mujeres y de las relaciones de género, una corriente historiográfica en la que, desde sus difíciles comienzos y de forma ininterrumpida, su voz y su huella han estado presentes.
La battaglia della Montagna Bianca e il sacco di Praga nei Dispacci dei diplomatici alla corte di Vienna (1620-1621)
Authors: Ceccarelli Alessia
Published: November 2024

La battaglia della Montagna Bianca (8 novembre 1620), epilogo della prima fase della guerra dei Trent’anni, è entrata nell’immaginario europeo: il trionfo delle armi cattoliche contro i ribelli calvinisti, nella visione dei vincitori, il giorno della vergogna, sull’opposto versante. La portata storica di questa battaglia in verità risiede nelle sue immediate conseguenze, non certo nei suoi aspetti militari (Polišenský): poche ore dopo, ebbe appunto inizio il sacco di Praga, città che non oppose alcuna resistenza (in cui erano rimasti pressoché solo civili inermi). Un evento di cui ignoriamo ancora l’effettiva portata. Quale contributo può giungere dalla fonte diplomatica? Questo articolo essenzialmente si fonda sui dispacci dei dignitari stranieri accreditati presso la corte di Vienna e anzitutto s’interroga sulle ragioni del notevole ritardo con cui l’imperatore Ferdinando II ebbe contezza dei fatti. Alcuni ambasciatori, inoltre (Inghilterra, Genova, Torino), furono oltremodo schietti nel riferire ai rispettivi governi in merito alle violenze sui civili che si stavano frattanto verificando in Boemia. Ne deriva un’immagine della Montagna Bianca molto diversa da quella forgiata dalla Controriforma: furono verosimilmente le donne di Praga a pagare il prezzo maggiore di questa disfatta.
 
Parole-chiave: Battaglia della Montagna Bianca; sacco di Praga; guerra dei Trent’anni; corte di Vienna; corrispondenza diplomatica.
Validity and reliability testing of the Shatri Sinulingga psychosomatic test (SSPT) questionnaire as a screening instrument for psychosomatic disorders in Indonesia
Authors: Shatri Hamzah , Sinulingga Dika I. , Faisal Edward , Irvianita Vinandia , Putranto Rudi , Ardani Yanuar , Erlita Diana , Jeger Dian P. , Browijoyo Isa A.
Published: November 2024

The incidence of psychosomatic disorders is increasing in Indonesia, and therefore screening instruments that are culturally appropriate for the Indonesian population are needed. The aim of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the Shatri Sinulingga psychosomatic test (SSPT) questionnaire as a screening instrument for psychosomatic disorders in Indonesia. An analytic descriptive cross-sectional study divided into two stages (questionnaire formulation and distribution through the Psikosom.id application) was conducted in 2023. The validity test was carried out using the product moment technique, and Cronbach's alpha assessment was carried out to evaluate the reliability of the questionnaire. A total of 372 participants were included, with a mean age of 39.24 years old. The SSPT questionnaire scores had strong correlations with the scores of hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) (r=0.668; p<0.001) and the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) (r=0.674; p<0.001); and moderately correlated with the score of fatigue severity scale (FSS) (r=0.505; p<0.001) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) (r=0.492; p<0.001). The correlation coefficient (r) value of each SSPT question ranged from 0.389–0.726, and all r higher than r table with an overall Cronbach’s alpha of 0.744. The SSPT questionnaire's strong predictive performance: had a sensitivity of 75.6% and specificity of 71.4% with an area under the curve (AUC) of 81% (95%CI: 76.6–85.4%; p<0.001) to HADS; sensitivity of 80% and specificity of 58.6% with an AUC of 75.1% (95%CI: 70–80.2%; p<0.001) to FSS; sensitivity of 64% and specificity of 67.5% with an AUC of 71.2% (95%CI:  65.4–77%; p<0.001) to PSQI; and had sensitivity of 78% and specificity of 67.4% with an AUC of 80.9% (95%CI:  76.6–85.3%; p<0.001) to SCL-90. The study highlights that the SSPT questionnaire is valid and reliable to be used as a screening instrument for psychosomatic disorders in Indonesia.
The Effects of Corporate Culture on Firm Growth: Evidence from Tanzania’s Construction Firms
Authors: Okangi Fred
Published: November 2024

Corporate culture is one of those important aspects that determine the growth of firms. This study investigates the effects of the different types of corporate culture on the growth of Tanzania’s local construction firms. A survey of 227 Tanzania’s construction firms was undertaken using semi-structured questionnaire. The data collected were quantitatively analysed using Stata 13.0 software. The study results indicate that only the hierarchy type of corporate culture positively and significantly impacts the growth of Tanzania’s construction firms. The other types of corporate culture, such as adhocracy, market, and clan had insignificant effects on the growth of the construction firms in Tanzania. The findings show that using the aggregated corporate culture construct is inappropriate in certain research contexts. Hence, the findings are useful in informing managers of Tanzania’s construction firms about the significant effects of hierarchy culture on the growth of firms. This enables them to create a working environment focusing on structured and formatted procedures.
Analysis of the causes of compulsive smoking behavior among adolescents in South Sumatra
Authors: Agal Rivansyah Aditya , Triyani Anggi , Minarsi Minarsi
Published: November 2024

This research aims to explore the causes and reasons behind smoking behavior in adolescents, which has become a compulsive behavior. The research method used is qualitative, employing a descriptive phenomenological approach. The findings reveal two factors contributing to the compulsive smoking behavior in adolescents, categorized into five aspects: knowledge about cigarettes, attitudes, the influence of cigarette advertisements, peer pressure, and family. It can be concluded that smoking behavior in adolescents is influenced by various factors that increase the prevalence of smoking and lead to compulsive behavior. In this study, peer influence has a significant impact on smoking behavior among adolescents
La mince frontière entre vie privée et droit à l’information
Authors: Jonas Dupraz Louis Wéry,
Published: November 2024

L’année sous revue (de novembre 2022 à fin 2023) a apporté plusieurs décisions en matière de protection de la personnalité en lien avec les médias, tant au niveau fédéral, cantonal qu’international. Elles sont révélatrices des tensions existant entre la liberté d’expression et le respect de la vie privée. Le Tribunal fédéral s’est ainsi penché sur la publication d’un article qui portait gravement atteinte à la vie privée d’une personne bien que son nom ait été anonymisé. Sur le plan cantonal, une décision du Tribunal de commerce de Zurich a souligné l’importance, pour les médias, de vérifier les informations avant leur publication, en particulier celles provenant de sources tierces, rappelant ainsi que la divulgation d’informations erronées peut constituer un dénigrement déloyal. Au niveau international, la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme a rendu plusieurs arrêts, comme l’affaire Axel Springer SE c. Allemagne, dans laquelle elle a réaffirmé que, bien que la liberté de la presse soit un droit fondamental, elle doit être équilibrée avec la protection de la réputation individuelle.
Gender Inequality and Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Granger-Causality Analysis (2009–2023)
Authors: A. I. Nnoje,
Published: November 2024

This study examined the causality relationship between gender inequality and economic growth in Nigeria, covering the period 2009–2023. The study was anchored on two inequality theories, namely functionalist theory and conflict theory. The ex-post facto was used as the research design for the study. Data for the study were extracted from the World Development Index of the World Bank and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin (2023). The method of data analysis adopted in the study was the Granger-Causality Analysis with the Unit-Root employed to estimate the stationarity status of the variables. The results of the study reveal that there is a causality relationship existing between gender inequality and economic growth in Nigeria, covering the period 2009 to 2023. However, the result reveals that the relationship is bi-directional, flowing from gender inequality to economic. The F-statistics and corresponding probability values show that gender inequality granger causes economic growth. The GIE yielded a p-value of 0.0037 < 0.05, GIEPP yielded a p-value of 0.0137 < 0.05, GHIC yielded 0.0108 < 0.05, and GIED yielded 0.0341 < 0.05. Comprehensive policy interventions that promote gender equality in education, employment, and political representation are necessary to ensure that Nigeria's economic growth is inclusive and resilient.
Perfect Hemisphere Trend Realization: A Combinatorial Modification of Probability Distributions
Authors: M. N. Ugo, , K. J. Iwuchukwu, , E. K. Guobadia,
Published: November 2024

The paper reviews creative ways to develop continuous probability models playing around the integration method and the concept of normalization. It further projects a probability distribution realized by combining two symmetric probability models that differ in shape, to produce a perfect hemisphere or half-sun trend. Normal and arcsine distributions are the root distributions used for this development. At some values of the parameter, the distribution can be right skewed; where other moments-related measures and estimation are studied as their properties, alongside simulation.
Cryptocurrency and Political Campaign Finance: Opportunities and Risks
Authors: AbdulMalik Olalekan Oladipupo
Published: November 2024

This paper explores the intersection of cryptocurrency and political campaign finance, focusing on the opportunities and risks of adopting digital currencies in political fundraising. The research seeks to answer the question: What are the opportunities and risks associated with using cryptocurrency in political campaign finance? The study adopts a qualitative methodology, relying on content analysis of existing literature and case studies of political campaigns that have employed cryptocurrency as a fundraising tool. Key findings suggest that cryptocurrency offers significant advantages, such as global fundraising potential, enhanced transparency through blockchain, and financial inclusivity. However, the risks include anonymity leading to regulatory evasion, foreign interference, and the potential for money laundering. These risks are compounded by inconsistent regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions. The paper concludes that a balanced regulatory approach is essential to leveraging the benefits of cryptocurrency while protecting the integrity of political processes. Future research should explore how regulatory frameworks can be refined to support innovation without compromising electoral transparency.
ANALISA ANTENA MIKROSTRIP DOUBLE SLIT PROXIMITY COUPLED DENGAN DAN TANPA DGS
Authors: Fadilah Diendila , Quzwain Kamelia , Novfitri Aisyah
Published: November 2024

Perkembangan teknologi sudah semakin maju dan terus meningkat terutama pada bidang industri telekomunikasi sehingga banyak digandrungi minat masyarakat dalam bidang industri telekomunikasi guna menghasilkan kecepatan dalam mengakses suatu internet. Sistem komunikasi troposcatter bit rate tinggi menjadi salah satu pokok penelitian terbaru dimana nilai bandwidth menjadi semakin bernilai tinggi. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk analisis sebuah antena mikrostrip dengan bentuk patch rectangular double slit menggunakan metode pencatuan proximity coupled dengan dan tanpa metode Defected ground structure (DGS) yang bekerja pada rentang frekuensi 4000-5000 MHz dan jenis substrat yang dipakai adalah Rogers 5880, proses perancangan ini dilakukan menggunakan software CST 2022. Antena ini sudah berhasil dirancang sesuai dengan karakteristik parameter, dengan mendapatkan nilai return loss tanpa DGS = -17.81 dB, nilai return loss dengan DGS = -16.48 dB, nilai bandwidth tanpa DGS = 382.009 MHz, nilai bandwidth dengan DGS = 119.449 MHz, nilai gain tanpa DGS = 5.622 dBi, dan nilai gain dengan DGS = 4.983 dBi. Perbedaan nilai yang dihasilkan pada masing-masing parameter dengan dan tanpa metode DGS terjadi karena adanya perubahan pada spesifikasi antena, dan dapat berhasil dirancangan sesuai dengan karakteristik antena karena penggunaan metode proximity coupled yang memang memiliki keunggulan untuk meningkatkan lebar pita bandwidth
Analisa Kelayakan Sensor Suhu dengan DS18B20 di Radiator Mobil Berbasis Arduino
Authors: Roihan Roihan
Published: November 2024

Radiator dipasang di otomotif baik berbahan bakar bensin maupun solar. Radiator berfungsi untuk pendingan di mesin otomotif dengan memindahkan panas ruang bakar otomotif. Jika suhu mesin ruang bakar naik, mesin harus segera didinginkan dengan cara mensirkulasikan air dari mesin ke radiator. Suhu optimal radiator adalah 80oC-90oC dengan toleransi 2oC. Setelah air bersirkulasi dari mesin ke radiator, maka panas mesin dibuang di radiator dengan bantuan kipas angin. Untuk mengetahui suhu di radiator perlu dipasang sensor DS18B20. Sensor DS18B20 berupa IC Tunggal data dilengkapi rangkaian Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) sehingga keluaran berupa data digital 12 bit. Hasil ukur ditampilkan di Liquid Crystal Display dengan satuan derajad Celsius (oC). Uji coba dipasang di radiator mobil avanza VVTI 2007
AILoan: Aplikasi Peminjaman Barang Sebagai Pencegahan Peluang Kehilangan Barang Unit Dukungan Teknologi Informasi Menggunakan Algoritma YoloV4
Authors: Lestari Mega , Adidrana Demi , Putro Zuki Pristiantoro
Published: November 2024

Telkom University Jakarta atau yang dikenal dengan nama TelU Jakarta merupakan perguruan tinggi Jakartayang resmi bergabung dengan Telkom University. Adapun salah satu unit yang berada di TelkomUniversityJakarta yaitu Dukungan Teknologi Informasi atau yang dikenal dengan nama DTI. Berdasarkan tujuan utamadari DTI yaitu dapat mendukung perkembangan akademik dan administratif universitas melalui implementasiteknologi modern. Aplikasi pinjaman barang DTI masih bersifat localhost dan tidak ada pemeriksaan barangsecara detail saat peminjam melakukan pengembalian barang, sehingga sering sekali barang yang telah dipinjamtidak dikembalikan secara lengkap. Sehingga dibutuhkan suatu sistem aplikasi dengan menerapkan teknologimodern salah satu teknologi modern tersebut ialah teknologi artificial intelligence dengan menggunakanOpenCV. Tujuan pada penelitian ini yaitu mengimplementasikan aplikasi peminjaman barang AILoan berjalanefisien dan efektif untuk unit DTI. Adapun manfaat pada penelitian ini yaitu aplikasi AILoan sebagaipencegahan peluang kehilangan barang unit DTI. Aplikasi AILoan dibuat dengan menggunakan android studio, bahasa pemrograman java dan aplikasi AILoan memanfaatkan teknologi artificial intelligence OpenCVdenganalgoritma YoloV4. Aplikasi AILoan menerapkan metode waterfall dan uml. Berdasarkan hasil pengujianblackbox aplikasi AILoan menunjukkan 100% berhasil dan pengujian akurasi deteksi barang menghasilkannilai 100% Sehingga menunjukkan kinerja sistem yang sangat baik sehingga layak untuk dioperasionalkan diunit DTI.
Service Quality Gap of Rural Customers Towards Banking Services in Karur Vysya Bank of Virudhunagar District
Authors: C.Sam Stephen, S.Karthik
Published: November 2024

There are many villages in India, but they are not developing as quickly as the cities. Because of the lack of technology availability and infrastructure and other factors, customers in rural and urban areas have very different expectations and perceptions of products and services. Using the SERVQUAL test, we aim to determine the KVB rural customers' expectations and perceptions of service quality. Service quality expectations and perceptions differ from person to person and bank to bank. Service quality leads to customer retention and prospective customer base. We discovered that there is a big gap between the rural customer’s expectation and perception. Further we provide suggestion to karur vysya bank to put research and development team among rural customers and improve the bank services accordingly.
Quality Assurance in Preschool Teacher Training According to the Aun-Qa Approach
Authors: Tran Thi Thuy Nga,
Published: November 2024

Ensuring the quality of teacher training programs is an important aspect of organizing higher education activities at universities and is the primary factor in improving the quality of school education. Currently, many countries around the world regard quality assurance in training programs as a crucial step in the educational reform process, contributing to the overall development of the nation. This article focuses on surveying and researching the content of quality assurance in pedagogical universities. The content of quality assurance in pedagogical universities according to the AUN-QA approach covers all activities that these universities implement to maintain, improve, and enhance their training quality. Researching the AUN-QA approach for quality assurance in teacher training in general, and specifically in preschool teacher training, serves as a method to enhance training quality and plays an important role in the trends of internationalization, competition, and global cooperation in education. All these studies represent significant theoretical and practical findings that align with modern trends and the current requirements for fundamental and comprehensive reform in education and training. Therefore, identifying the research issue "Quality Assurance in Preschool Teacher Training According to the AUN-QA Approach" has highlighted new points and made direct contributions to improving the quality of preschool teacher training to meet societal needs and current international integration.
Drivers and deterrents of child sexual offending: Analysis of offender interactions on the darknet
Authors: Wolbers Heather , Cubitt Timothy , Cahill Michael , Ball Matthew , Hancock John , Napier Sarah , Broadhurst Roderic
Published: November 2024

This study examined 17 threads on a darknet forum for undetected online and contact child sexual offenders (CSOs) to identify key drivers and deterrents of offending and to inform intervention approaches. CSOs on the forum normalised sexual contact with children while minimising or denying the resulting harm and shifting the responsibility for offending. These cognitive drivers of offending were coupled with access to technology and close engagement with online communities supportive of child sexual abuse. Acknowledgement of the harm to children, feelings of guilt and shame, and concern about being caught by law enforcement or detected by family and friends acted as deterrents to continued offending.
Resilience through Mobility: Urban Residents’ Adaptation Strategies in Conflict-Affected Bamenda, Cameroon
Authors: Mofor Gilbert Zechia , Chianebeng Japhet Kuma , Doumtsop Marcel
Published: November 2024

The global phenomenon of human population displacement during environmental stressors and socio-political crises has far-reaching impacts. In urban areas, residents' mobility is often driven by various factors. This study investigates urban residents' mobility as a resilience strategy in response to the Anglophone socio-political crisis in Bamenda, Cameroon. Employing a case study design and purposive sampling, the research selected five neighborhoods based on the extent of residential changes as a result of the ongoing socio-political crisis in the region. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 105 respondents and focus group discussions to explore residential mobility as a resilience mechanism. The findings revealed that five specific population groups were affected by the socio-political crisis, prompting them to relocate within Bamenda. Among those displaced, 60% were households led by individuals aged 26-32. Key reasons for displacement included ongoing violence, loss of life, family disconnection, property destruction, disrupted economic activities, halted education, and increased internally displaced persons in the region. The study also found that residents with higher financial status could relocate to safer areas, while vulnerable individuals often fled or temporarily sought refuge in forests. The prolonged crisis, over seven years now, has severely impacted Bamenda residents, escalating forced displacement rates. Consequently, the study recommends that the government implement targeted urban planning policies to enhance resilience strategies, focusing on affordable social housing, resettlement structures, and improved access to basic services for displaced residents, while fostering peace and stability in Cameroon’s Northwest and Southwest regions.
The Potential of Dance as a Tool for Enhancing Mindfulness
Authors: Daraki Dafni , Trigonis Ioannis , Tsartsapakis Ioannis , Zafeiroudi Aglaia
Published: November 2024

The present study aimed to explore mindfulness in various dance practices. Specifically, it examined: i) levels of mindfulness, and ii) differences in mindfulness among recreational practitioners of tango, modern/contemporary, and Greek traditional dance. The research was conducted with adult participants from dance schools, studios, and clubs in the Attica Region of Greece, who engaged in tango, modern/contemporary, and Greek traditional dance classes recreationally during their leisure time. A total of 229 dancers (189 women and 40 men), aged 17 to 60, completed the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale by Mantzios, Wilson and Giannou (2015), which consists of fifteen items. Responses were provided on a six-point Likert scale, and the scale's reliability was successfully tested. According to the first hypothesis, high mindfulness scores among dancers indicated a positive relationship between mindfulness and dance, with the Greek traditional dance group displaying the highest levels of mindfulness. Regarding the second hypothesis, statistically significant differences emerged across the dance practices. Practitioners of tango and Greek traditional dance exhibited higher levels of mindfulness than the modern/contemporary dance group. These findings suggest that participation in social dance forms may enhance participants' awareness and focus on the present moment. This study aims to broaden the ways dance movement can be practiced and taught in dance schools, studios, and clubs.
APPLICATION OF МIСROРRОСЕSSОR RELAY PROTECTION IN MOBILE ОВSЕRVАТIОN POSTS
Authors:   LLC Sсiеntific and Production Enterprise “KIT”, Zimovets A.I. , Zatsepina V.I. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University, Zatsepin E.P. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University, Shасhпеv O.Ya. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University
Published: November 2024

The article presents а research paper on the prospects for the development of microprocessor relay protection in the mining industry. The positive aspects of digitalization of the electric grid complex are described. The main problems in the field of relay protection infrastructure are presented. Familiarization with a specialized microprocessor relay protection device, which includes standard and specific RPA functions. The implemented functions are described: protection against cable core breakage; independent selection of up to four сurrеnt and time setpoints; 8 current and voltage measuring inputs (in equal parts); recording of emergency waveforms, This device is undergoing a comprehensive production test. Recommendations for replacing outdated equipment with modem equipment are described.