bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Employee Performance Reviewed By Leadership and Work Discipline at the East Cikarang District Office
Authors: Amelia  , Rismayadi Budi , Sumarni Neni
Published: October 2023

This research aims to test and analyze employee performance in terms of leadership and work discipline of East Cikarang District Office employees. This research approach is quantitative with an associative type. The number of samples is the same as the population because it uses a sample determination technique, namely non-probability sampling, totalling 46 people. The method used to carry out data analysis is multiple linear regression. The results of the partial and joint analysis also show that employee performance can increase because it is influenced by the leadership and work discipline of employees at the East Cikarang District Office. The joint contribution of leadership and work discipline variables to performance is 91%, with 9% being the influence of other factors.
Dynamique concurrentielle : la retenue mutuelle entre concurrents monopoints sur un marché récemment libéralisé
Authors: ROUANE Sihem , AZZAM Jamal Eddine
Published: October 2023

This paper investigates mutual forbearance as a rivalrous mode in a sector with single-market competitors. For this purpose, we use multidimensional strategic sequences as a theoretical lens to analyze the evolution of competitive interactions in the Algerian mobile telecommunications sector following the introduction of third-generation wireless mobile telecommunications technology (3G), an event expected to stimulate competition. The findings show a de-escalation of competitive aggressiveness after the 3G introduction and reveal the existence of mutual forbearance among single-market competitors. This paper discusses the factors and mechanisms of mutual forbearance in sectors with single-market competitors.
L’empowerment du patient connecté au service de l’entreprise officinale française
Authors: BONNAL Liliane , MOINIER Xavier
Published: October 2023

Taking into account the empowerment of the connected patient allows pharmacists to strengthen their relational and transactional strategy and apply them to their pharmacies within a new process of negotiation with the patient. Patient empowerment must question pharmacy practitioners when dealing with patients informed through the use of e-health tools. It seems important to identify the level of patient empowerment of the pharmacy’s patients and its impact because this new power has significant implications in the observance of treatment and in the management of diseases that can be implemented by pharmacists.
TERÖRLE MÜCADELE HUKUKUNDA İSTİHBARATIN YERİ
Authors: KALKAN Duhan
Published: October 2023

Soğuk Savaş döneminin sona ermesiyle iki kutuplu dünya düzenine hakim klasik güvenlik anlayışı yerini küreselleşmenin de etkisiyle yeni güvenlik sorunlarının ön plana çıktığı yeni bir döneme bırakmıştır. Bu sorunların başında terörizm gelmektedir. Terörizm şiddet araçları kullanarak, korku ortamı yaratmakta ve devletleri siyasi, askeri, ekonomik, toplumsal, dini ve kültürel olarak hedef almaktadır. Bu tehditle başa çıkmak için devletler istihbarat çalışmalarını yoğun bir şekilde kullanmaktadır. İstihbarat, terör örgütlerinin faaliyetlerinin takip edilmesi, planlarının öğrenilmesi, terör saldırılarının önlenmesi ve bunlara karşı devletlerin strateji geliştirmesi için vazgeçilmez bir araçtır. Ancak, terörle mücadelede istihbarat çalışmaları yapılırken insan haklarına saygı gösterilmesi de esastır. İnsan hakları, demokratik toplumun temel unsurlarından biridir ve bu haklara saygı gösterilmesi, hukukun üstünlüğünün korunması ve diğer demokratik değerlere bağlı kalınması hukuk devletinin temelini oluşturmaktadır. Terörle mücadelede faydalanılan istihbarat çalışmaları, hukuk devleti bağlamında güvenlik ile kişisel özgürlükler arasındaki dengeyi korumayı gerektirir. Bu dengenin korunması ise hakların kötüye kullanımını ve istismarını önleyerek terörle mücadelenin meşruiyetini sağlamaktadır. Bu makale terörle mücadelenin hukuki boyutunda istihbaratın yeri ve önemine ilişkin bir çerçeve sunmaktadır.
Influence of nitrogen and potassium on growth and yield of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)
Authors: . Babanjeet , Talwar Dilpreet , Singh Kulbir , Jindal Salesh Kumar
Published: October 2023

The present investigation was conducted during 2019-20and 2020-21 to study the effect of nitrogen and potassiumon growth, yield of chilli. The experiment was conducted inrandomized complete block design and replicated thrice. Theexperiment comprised twelve treatments combination of fournitrogen doses (0, 75, 100 and 125 kg/ha) and three potassium(0, 30 kg /ha as basal and KNO3 @ 2% as spray). Two equalsplits of nitrogen i.e., one at the time of transplanting andremaining at first picking were applied in case of 75 kg/ha N.However, for 100 and 125 kg N/ha application was applied inthree equal splits i.e., first at the time of transplanting, secondand third at first and third picking of chilli. Foliar applicationof KNO3 was applied thrice i.e., at the time of flowering, firstand third picking of chilli. Potassium nitrate (KNO3) @ 2%along with nitrogen 100 kg/ha and potassium 30 kg/ha wasproved to be significantly higher in growth and yieldcontributing parameters such as plant height, leaf area index,days to 50% flowering, average fruit weight, and number offruits/plant. There was higher green and red ripe fruit yieldof 8-18 % and 20-22 % respectively in chilli during bothseasons. So, 100 kg nitrogen per hectare in three splits and30 kg potassium per hectare along with three foliar spraysof KNO3 @ 2% in chilli was proved suitable for productionof chilli under North Indian conditions.
Exploring the phytochemical potential of purple carrot (Daucus carota L. subsp. sativus var. atrorubens Alef.) developed at ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi, UP
Authors: Singh BK , Karmakar Pradip , Singh PM , Singh Jagdish
Published: October 2023

The present study deals with assessment of polyphenols content (anthocyanins, phenolics and flavonoids), total carotenoids and antioxidant capacity (FRAP, ABTS and CUPRAC activity) among tropical purple carrots (Daucus carota L. subsp. sativus var. atrorubens Alef.) developed at ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi, UP, India. Higher amounts of monomeric anthocyanins (218.0 mg 100g-1 FW), phenolic compounds (263.9 mg GAE 100g-1 FW) and total flavonoids (122.2 mg CE 100g-1 FW) have been estimated in black carrots which are correspondingly 13.6-, 6.8- and 8.7–times more than rainbow carrots. Moreover, the polyphenols content and antioxidant capacity were very strongly associated with each other having correlation coefficients between 0.932** to 0.997**. Further, higher correlation values of total phenolics over flavonoids with anthocyanins indicating that anthocyanins represent a large fraction of the phenolics which is related with better stability of anthocyanin pigment as food colorant. Overall, this work highlights that tropical black carrot and its cultivar Kashi Krishna is one of the richest sources of plant derived anthocyanins, phenolics and flavonoids; having better anthocyanin yield potential; and greater antioxidative capacity. Therefore, considering the health and nutritional benefits, multifarious uses and industrial importance of plant derived natural anthocyanins, black carrot could be potentially used as pigment crop.
Peta Permasalahan Pendidikan Abad 21 di Indonesia
Authors: Isma Andika , Isma Adi , Isma Aswan , Isma Ardian
Published: October 2023

Pendidikan merupakan fondasi utama bagi perkembangan dan kemajuan suatu bangsa. Melalui pendidikan, masyarakat dapat meningkatkan kapasitas intelektual, keterampilan, dan pengetahuan untuk menghadapi tantangan zaman yang terus berkembang. Namun, saat ini, pendidikan dihadapkan pada beragam permasalahan yang kompleks dan memerlukan perhatian serius. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran komprehensif tentang peta permasalahan pendidikan abad 21, dari berbagai aspek yang mempengaruhinya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yakni literatur review dengan mengkaji beberapa artikel dan buku yang relevan dengan topik. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa terdapat empat permasalahan besar dalam pendidikan abad 21, yakni: permasalahan infrastruktur pendidikan, tantangan kualitas dan relevansi kurikulum, permasalahan tenaga pengajar, dan tantangan dalam pembelajaran jarak jauh. Dengan mengatasi permasalahan tersebut melalui inovasi dan kolaborasi, pendidikan di abad 21 dapat menjadi sarana yang efektif untuk membentuk generasi yang kompeten, kreatif, dan siap menghadapi tantangan masa depan.
Symbolic Meanings of Noble Values in Srandul Art in Kampung Bumen, Kotagede, Indonesia
Authors: Naredia Shubuha Pilar
Published: October 2023

Srandul is a traditional art form in Kampung Bumen, Kotagede, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The Purba Budaya group is preserving this art because its activities hold symbolic meanings associated with the noble values for the residents of Kampung Bumen. The objective of this research is to describe the symbolic meanings of noble values in the Srandul art produced by Purba Budaya in Bumen Village, Kotagede. The study is based on a single case study. It employs informants, literature studies, documents and archives, and visual data as data sources, and interviews, observations, and documentation as data collection techniques. The informants were purposefully selected based on their gender, age and level of education. Data was analysed using interactive model analysis, which included three main elements: data reduction, data display, and deriving conclusions and verification. Data triangulation was used to ensure data validity. The paper concludes that noble values in Srandul include: the nature of life, the nature of work and work ethic, the relationships between people and Nature, perception of time, and the relationship between people and others. These values are symbolized by the offerings, story content (play), the rehearsal process, puring leaves in the middle of the Srandul performance arena, joke scenes (dagelan) in the middle of the Srandul story, and various combinations of clothes worn in Srandul art.
Local Wisdom of the Begalan Tradition in Traditional Weddings: Insights from Banyumas-Central Java Indonesia
Authors: Nurchotimah Aulia Sholichah Iman , K Siti Nurbayani , Fitriasari Susan , Sanusi Anwar , Amelia Rizky
Published: October 2023

This study delves into the Begalan performing arts, a cultural tradition in Banyumas Regency associated with weddings. It aims to identify the forms of begalan performing arts in Karangsari Village, Kebasen District, Banyumas Regency, Central Java, unravel the symbolic meanings of the began tradition in traditional marriages and establish the values of traditional ethics education Begalan. The research employed qualitative methods with case studies involving data collection through observations, interviews, and documentation. It interviewed community leaders, brides and grooms as well as Begalan actors and was carried out in Karangsari Village, Kebasen District, Banyumas Regency, Central Java. The findings reveal performance time, sequence, and Begalan accompaniment as well as symbolic meanings of the properties, such as dian (Javanese traditional light), ilir (wind source useful for cooling rice), kukusan (tool for steaming rice), pedaringan (crate for storing rice), layah, muthu, irus, siwur (dipper), beras (rice), wangkring (a carrying device made of bamboo called a bamboo rope.), sapu sada (lidi broom), suket (java grass), cething (Javanese utensil), daun salam (Indonesian bay-leaf), and tampah (winnowing tray) and in the song lyrics which contain advice for the wedding couple. The Begalan tradition is steeped in intricate symbolism and multifaceted meanings, contributing to the realm of community ethics education. The Begalan tradition, embedded in Javanese ethics and customs, imparts several local wisdom values, including community ethics, harmony, self-control, saving, and respect. These values are essential for a harmonious marital life and broader social interactions.
Architecture and Planning of Residential Complexes in Kazakhstan
Authors: Amirbekova Aidana , Karabayev Gani , Mamedov Seimur
Published: October 2023

Planning and designing of urban residential complexes with all the functions in beautiful environments responding to the local customs is a difficult task. In Kazakhstan, as a result of the growth of the economy, the improvement of needs, and the transformations of socio-economic functions, housing is changing fast. Urban residents now make complex and higher demands related to the environments of residential areas. In this context, this article examines the history of the design of residential construction in Northern Kazakhstan in relation to the stages of urban developments. The research analyzes the four most popular residential areas of the city of Astana, built at the beginning of the 21st century. A variety of research methods were employed such as historical method, analysis method, comparative method, and method of interpretation. The study revealed that the level of development of residential areas has a direct impact on the living environment of residents, and depends on whether their planning is reasonable. In summary, the reconstruction of old residential areas in Astana is a major livelihood project, which can not only effectively improve the living conditions environment of residents, but also improve urban support facilities and promote the healthy development of urban construction.
Women Architects in Practice: Opportunities and Challenges in Algeria
Authors: Benhamouche Sanaa , Lebdiri Malika , Benhamouche Mustapha , De Madariaga Inès Sanchez
Published: October 2023

A significant imbalance exists between the number of female graduates from Algerian universities in different regions and registered women in the National Board of Accredited Architects. In this context, this paper examines the issue of the under-representation of accredited women architects in Algeria. The research employs an online survey as a methodology. Three hundred and one women architects were sent an online questionnaire. According to the survey, this discrepancy is attributable to the withdrawal of some women from the job market due to external factors and intrinsic constraints and the migration of another segment to other fields allied to architecture. Among the challenges facing women are the heavy duties of the architects, the stressful and time-consuming nature of their work, and the persistence of the male-dominance. However, besides the ever-narrowing gap between practicing male and female architects, other emerging factors in the field appear to have promising prospects for women. These include the gradual shift to remote work, flexible routines at local and global levels, and the flourishing of new innovative fields allied to architecture that favor women.
Innovative Use of Household Plastic Waste in the Production of Paving Slabs: Results of An Experiment
Authors: Zhaparova Sayagul B. , Bayazitova Zulfiya E. , Bekpergenova Zhuldyzay B. , Zhanshuakova Raushan M. , Zhanienov Didar B.
Published: October 2023

Plastic waste is discarded after its useful life and becomes part of the global solid waste disposal problem. Its use in the construction of paving slabs to reduce waste and primary material consumption and associated impacts is gaining significant interest in the infrastructure industry. Road paving is under increasing public pressure to mitigate the negative impact on the environment. In this connection, there is a need for a meaningful method of recycling plastic waste. This research examines the economic, environmental and other benefits of using plastic waste in the construction of sidewalks. Plastics such as polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, low-density polyethylene and high-density polyethylene were studied. It employed a survey of published literature as a research methodology, searched through Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science and Research Gate. The results show the feasibility of using plastic waste in the construction of road surfaces to promote environmental friendliness and economy. However, it requires technical modifications. Tests show that adding a small amount of plastic waste to a mixture of paving slabs leads to an increase in compressive strength and other important characteristics. The crystalline phase of polyethylene in paving tiles can improve moisture resistance and adhesion properties, as well as increase thermal performance without increasing costs. The use of plastic waste in the construction of paving slabs will lead to a decrease in landfills in Kazakhstan. The materials can be used on pavings for pedestrians, as well as for bicycles lanes. This can also contribute to improving the sustainability and quality of road construction.
Tourists’ Preferences for Locations and Hotel Accommodations After Covid-19: Insights from India
Authors: Saquib Mohammad , Khozaei Fatemeh , Ali Asif , Mustapha Tajudeen Dele , Amir Atikah Fukaihah
Published: October 2023

Among the major crises caused by the novel Covid-19, the hospitality industry was one of the most severely affected. The absence of tourism due to the lockdown and the post-Covid crisis seriously impacted the industry. In this context, this study analyzes the changes in tourists’ attitudes and preferences due to their perceived stress towards their hotel accommodation and location preferences in the post-Covid-19 lockdown in India. An online survey was conducted among 450 respondents to evaluate the change in tourists’ perception in terms of their gender, income, and marital status. The statistical analysis revealed that during the covid crisis, natural surroundings and pleasant weather conditions were the most important factors in determining hotel rooms and location preferences. This continues to influence in the choice of hotels afterwards too.
Tectonics and Sustainable Architecture: The Notion of Classical and Digital Sustainable Tectonics in Architecture
Authors: Mahmood Yusur Basim , Al-Alwan Hoda A. S.
Published: October 2023

Tectonics–the art of construction- is an essential topic in architectural theory that deals with the potentials of structure, techniques and materials to create poetic architecture. On the other hand, sustainable architecture is a multidisciplinary field concerned with buildings designed for wellbeing, as well as to provide healthy environments while sustaining architectural qualities. The new approaches in architectural research have given way to a distinct collaboration between the two domains (tectonics and sustainability) –in both their classical and digital facets—to constitute what is known as "sustainable tectonics", as a way to generate remarkable and empathic architectural forms. The article aims to shed light on the practices that adopt implicit thought of tectonics, and its relation to sustainability. The pursuit of sustainability is thus explored through two categories: classical sustainable tectonics and digital sustainable tectonics, to finally extract the mechanism of the tectonic theory and its application in sustainable architecture. The findings offer a clear mechanism in achieving distinguished architecture, through the integration of classical tectonic factors in passive sustainable practices, and digital tectonics in active sustainable design.
Environmental Sustainability and Tourism: Parameters of Tourist Satisfaction at Petra Heritage Site in Jordan
Authors: Jawabreh Omar , Al Dein Fahmawee Emad , Alshatnawi Ehab , Jahmani Ashraf , Obeidat G. , Ali Basil J.A.
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of (Employment quality, economic viability, local prosperity) on tourist satisfaction in Petra, with environmental sustainability serving as a moderator. Using a questionnaire-based survey, data were collected from a sample of tourists visiting Petra, and structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the data. The results show that economic viability, employment quality, and local prosperity have a significant positive effect on tourist satisfaction. However, environmental sustainability was found to have no significant direct effect on tourist satisfaction, but it moderated the relationship between economic viability and tourist satisfaction and between local prosperity and (tourist satisfaction). The findings highlight the importance of economic sustainability and suggest that environmental sustainability should be considered as a moderating variable in the relationship between economic sustainability and (tourist satisfaction). The study provides insights that can be useful for policymakers and tourism stakeholders in designing and implementing sustainable tourism strategies in Petra.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN METODE BERNYANYI TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PENGUASAAN KOSAKATA BAHASA ARAB SISWA MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH
Authors: Damayanti Tari , Dardiri Ahmad , Dzul Iman Maman
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of Arabic vocabulary in class VII students of MTS Al-Zaytun using the singing method and not, and to determine the effect of using the singing method on the madrasa students' ability to master Arabic vocabulary. In this quantitative study, researchers collected data using observation, testing, and documentation data collection techniques. The results showed that after the pretest and posttest obtained from the multiple sample t test for the experimental category with a t value of -13.124 <2.024. Thus Ho is rejected and H1 can be accepted. The conclusion is that the singing method greatly influences the improvement of Arabic vocabulary mastery of class VII students of MTS Al-Zaytun Indramayu.
PENERAPAN KHIYAR DALAM TRANSAKSI JUAL BELI PERSPEKTIF HUKUM ISLAM (Studi Kasus di Pasar Haurgeulis Kabupaten Indramayu)
Authors: Madaniyyah Kholishotul , Iswandi Irvan , Fitri Ahmad Asrof
Published: October 2023

This research aims to find out how is the concept of khiyar implementation and the suitable of the implementation of khiyar at Haurgeulis Market with Islamic provisions  .This research is a qualitative research. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. From the research results, it can be concluded that buy and sell practice in Haurgeulis Market has mostly used khiyar but khiyar concept is not well understood yet. The khiyar which is frequently used was khiyar majlis, khiyar ‘aib, and khiyar syarat. Khiyar ru’yah is still rarely used, while khiyar ta’yin is not used because it never happens. For the process of its implementation, it is still not fully in accordance with Islamic Shariah and in case of goods return period which must be according to the hadits in three days, while in Haurgeulis Market it can be more than three days or even there is no time limits.
An appraisal of ascitic fluid cytopathology in a Nigerian tertiary care setting
Authors: Obahiagbon I  , Ugiagbe RA
Published: October 2023

Background: The pathological accumulation of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity is termed ascites. It is important to include cytological examination in the overall evaluation of ascitic fluid, so as to help make a distinction between malignant and non-malignant ascites in the management of patients.Aims and objectives: To appraise the practice of ascitic fluid cytopathology in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City.Materials and methods: Ascitic fluid specimens received at the department of Anatomical Pathology, UBTH, over a 5-year period (2015-2019), were examined macroscopically and centrifuged. Smears were made of the sediments on glass slides and stained with rapid Romanowsky, haematoxylin/eosin and Papanicolaou stains for cytopathological (microscopic) examination by consultant pathologists.Results: A total of 262 ascitic fluid specimens were analysed during the 5-year study period. One hundred and four (39.7%) of the specimens were from males while 158 (60.3%) were from females, giving a male to female ratio of 1:1.5. The age range of the patients was 0.5 – 87years. The mean age was 44.8years. The modal age group was the 40-49 year age group (22.6%). Forty-five (17.2%) smears contained malignant cells, 29 (11.1%) were suspicious for malignancy, 108 (41.2%) were negative for malignant cells, and 80 (30.5%) were unsatisfactory.Conclusion: Ascitic fluid cytopathology remains a relevant modality for the prompt evaluation of patients with clinically detectable ascites in our setting.
Dampak Pengurangan Kapasitas Ruang Tunggu Keberangkatan terhadap Pergerakan Penumpang pada Masa New Normal di Bandar Udara Internasional Pattimura Ambon
Authors: Dogi Juan Armando Padji , Perangin Angin Andi Frianto
Published: October 2023

Ambon Pattimura International Airport is an airport that serves domestic and international flights. This airport always experiences an increase in passengers every year. Therefore, good service standards and guaranteed security are needed. When the author conducted research at Pattimura International Airport, Ambon, the author found problems in the field related to service standards at the passenger terminal, especially in the waiting area. The reason is the implementation of the new normal at the airport which requires the seat capacity in the waiting room to be reduced by fifty percent of the number of seats available so that there is the potential for crowds of passengers in the area and disrupt the smooth flow of passengers. So the author concludes the need for a review of service standards in the waiting room area. The research methodology uses descriptive qualitative research methods, namely by describing the current state of the object of research and by using a qualitative approach. Data were obtained from direct observations in the field, especially in the waiting room area of the gate waiting room at Pattimura International Airport, Ambon. The results of the research that the authors examine prove that a review and coordination between work units at the airport is still needed. This is done so that there is no accumulation of passengers in the gate waiting room area and provides a sense of comfort to airport service users.
« Dans ce temps-là […] les petites filles n’avaient pas le droit de faire comme les petits garçons » : analyse genrée des archives de folklore du Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
Authors: Martin Mathieu T.
Published: October 2023

Cet article propose de réfléchir au constat réalisé par le Groupe de recherche sur les archives et les femmes en Acadie (GRAFA) selon lequel les femmes acadiennes y sont peu représentées. En 2020, le GRAFA demandait aux chercheuses et chercheurs de revisiter les fonds d’archives pour dégager la parole des femmes acadiennes. Nous nous sommes intéressés aux archives de folklore du Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson. Par l’entremise d’une grille d’analyse du genre, nous avons analysé un échantillon des archives de folklore sur divers thèmes, telles la religion, la vie familiale et la naissance. Au fil d’une analyse de la classification et du contenu des diverses collections de folklore, nous avons mis en évidence un grand constat : bien que les archives de folklore ne soient pas construites pour représenter la parole des femmes, il est possible de dégager leur voix pour rendre compte de leur expérience.
ELI: an IoT-aware big data pipeline with data curation and data quality
Authors: de Haro-Olmo Francisco José , Valencia-Parra Alvaro , Varela-Vaca Ángel Jesús , Álvarez-Bermejo José Antonio , Gómez-López María Teresa
Published: October 2023

The complexity of analysing data from IoT sensors requires the use of Big Data technologies, posing challenges such as data curation and data quality assessment. Not facing both aspects potentially can lead to erroneous decision-making (i.e., processing incorrectly treated data, introducing errors into processes, causing damage or increasing costs). This article presents ELI, an IoT-based Big Data pipeline for developing a data curation process and assessing the usability of data collected by IoT sensors in both offline and online scenarios. We propose the use of a pipeline that integrates data transformation and integration tools and a customisable decision model based on the Decision Model and Notation (DMN) to evaluate the data quality. Our study emphasises the importance of data curation and quality to integrate IoT information by identifying and discarding low-quality data that obstruct meaningful insights and introduce errors in decision making. We evaluated our approach in a smart farm scenario using agricultural humidity and temperature data collected from various types of sensors. Moreover, the proposed model exhibited consistent results in offline and online (stream data) scenarios. In addition, a performance evaluation has been developed, demonstrating its effectiveness. In summary, this article contributes to the development of a usable and effective IoT-based Big Data pipeline with data curation capabilities and assessing data usability in both online and offline scenarios. Additionally, it introduces customisable decision models for measuring data quality across multiple dimensions.
Prediction and Assessment of Stream Water Quality by Considering Multiple Water Quality Parameters
Authors: Senarathne S. G. J.  , Thilan A. W. L. P.
Published: October 2023

Geostatistical studies entail identifying the most appropriate model to describe the observed data so that it can be used to accurately predict responses across a range of possible locations. The purpose of such a model is to depict the link between the response variables and the predictors while taking into account uncertainties in space and time. We propose a novel approach to model such data via a multivariate spatio-temporal additive model derived through considering a multivariate normal approximation. To demonstrate how the proposed approach works, we use numerous water quality parameters to model and predict the water quality of a stream network. To re ect the spatial variability of the stream network, we employed hydrologic distances in the model, which allowed certain properties of streams and rivers, such as stream ow connectivity, to be effectively described. It was observed that the proposed multivariate model produces accurate predictions at un-sampled locations compared to its univariate counterparts. Accordingly, this study reveals that the proposed multivariate modelling approach is a viable alternative for modelling complicated data such as the data found in water quality monitoring.
Effect of Nutrients and Mulches on Vegetative Growth and Yield Characters in Strawberry cv. Chandler
Authors: Shekhawat Charu , Kumar Sanjay , Meena Pooja , Kumar Dharmendra , Raj Kehar , Gautam Deeksha
Published: October 2023

A field experiment was conducted at the Horticulture Research Farm-1, of the Department of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences and technology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya- Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow to evaluate the significance of mulching and nutrients on the performances of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) with respect to the vegetative and yield character’s during 2019-20. The experiment was laid out in RBD having three replications. The result revealed significantly highest plant height (24.82 cm), number of leaves (20.72cm), length of leaf (9.85cm), length of petiole (8.98 cm), no. of pickings (22.86), no. of fruits per plant (24.58), length of fruit (42.88 mm), width of fruit (27.98 mm), weight of fruit (21.87g) found in treatment T-14 (Black polythene vermicompost 50% + NPK 50%) followed by the treatment T-13 (Black polythene FYM 50% + NPK 50%) at 90 Days after planting. However, treatment T1 (control) showed poor performance with respect to all vegetative and yield parameters. Hence, the result led to the conclusion that adoption of Black polythene with vermi-compost 50% + NPK 50% in Strawberry enhances all growth and yield attributing parameters and black polythene with FYM 50% + NPK 50% showed second-best result.
Performance of Onion Seed Crop under the Soil Amendments and Fertilizers Application in Torripsamments
Authors: Kumawat Sumitra , Yadav S. R. , Kumawat Suresh , Kharia S. K. , Choudhary Priyanka , Meena Pooja Kumari
Published: October 2023

Sandy soils cover approximately 900 million ha worldwide particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. There are extensive areas of sandy soils under cultivation, but the soil fertility is often low and dependent on management practices for crop production so better management sandy soil conducted a field experiment at Aagricultural Research Station, Farm, SKRAU, Bikaner during Rabi 2021-22. The experiment was laid out in a split plot design involving four soil amendments i.e., Control, 2 % canal silt, compost @ 30 t ha-1 and 2 % canal silt plus ccompost @ 30 t ha-1 in main plot and four fertilizer levels i.e., 0, 75, 100 and 125 % RDF in the sub plot with three replications for onion seed producion. The results revealed that application of different soil amendments significantly increased onion growth and yield attributes and found that maximum growth and yield attributes were recorded under 2 % canal silt with compost @ 30 t ha-1. It was also observed that as the RDF increases, growth, yield, yield attributes, of onion during the onion seed crop production.
Determinant of Educated Unemployment Rate in West Kalimantan: Case Study in Border Area
Authors: Nurhaniyah Nisrina , Kurniawati Sri , Panggabean Meiran , Kurniasih Erni Panca , Lestari Nindya
Published: October 2023

This research was conducted to find out how the influence of GRDP, and HDI on the Educated Unemployment Rate in West Kalimantan studied the Border Area in 2013-2022 with the best model chosen being the Random Effect Model (REM). This data uses panel data consisting of 14 regencies/cities in West Kalimantan over 10 years from 2013 to 2022, with data collection techniques from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).

Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method uses a stationary test, cointegration test, and regression test to choose the best model, hypothesis testing using a T-test, F-test, and coefficient of determination (R 2 ) with a significance level of 5%. The estimation results show that GRDP has a significant effect on educated unemployment in West Kalimantan, while the HDI does not have a significant effect on the unemployment rate in West Kalimantan. Border areas in West Kalimantan have lower unemployment rates than non-border areas in West Kalimantan.
The Influence of Horizontal Corneal Diameter on Corneal Tomography and Belin/Ambrósio Enhanced Ectasia Display of Pentacam Corneal Tomography
Authors: Harras Mohamed , Shalaby Said Mohamed , Elbedewy Hazem , Elkadim Mohamed
Published: October 2023

Aims: To detect the influence of WTW on corneal tomography parameters and Belin/Ambrósio Enhanced Ectasia Display indices.

Study Design:  interventional, retrospective, non-controlled, non-comparative study.

Place and Duration of Study: Department of ophthalmology (Tanta university) and Eshrak Eye Hospital, between January 2019 and December 2021.

Methodology: we collected the preoperative Pentacam images of 126 patients (252 eyes) underwent Laser Vision Correction. Correlations were performed between WTW and Pentacam findings (anterior, posterior K readings, anterior, posterior Astigmatism, Thinnest location (TL), and BAD indices: Db, Db, Dt, Da, Dp, D).

Results: WTW shows a negative correlation with KM (P = < 0.001; r = -0.43), posterior KM (P  = < 0.001; r = -0.51), Kmax (P = < 0.001; r = -0.43), posterior corneal astigmatism (P = 0.002; r = -0.218) and TL (P = 0.012; r 34 = -0.17), and a positive correlation with anterior corneal astigmatism (P = 0.038; r = 0.148), There was a negative correlation between the corneal diameter and Db (r = - 0.35 ; P = <0.001), Dp (r = - 0.09 ; P = 0.02) and with final (D) (r = - 0.16; P = <0.095) and a positive correlation with Dt (r=+0.25. P =0.003).

Conclusion: Corneal diameter influences corneal curvature and pachymetry. It also influences BAD display; small diameter is associated with steep cornea and can give a false impression of corneal ectasia in BAD display.
Women Empowerment for Sustainable Social Development: Interlinkages and Dynamics
Authors: Chatterjee Babita , Malakar Kousik Das
Published: October 2023

Gender is a social function that does not exist in a vacuum. It is influenced by caste, class, ethnicity, and race, forming a complex matrix. This article considers the Garhbeta-II Community Development Block (CDB) of West Bengal. The authors have observed that women contribute almost equally to their families as their husbands in the study area. They cannot apply their democratic right to make decisions in their own lives. They have no agency or institution to care for their feelings and ideas. Therefore, the social lives of the women of the region are hampered. Gender inequality impoverishes a nation and creates constraints for holistic social development. Empowerment eliminates disparities and injustices against women. This study aims to a reorientation of the present social structure. It employed a case study method to attain the study goals. A specialized policy framework, special funding, and reservations in every social sector are required to ensure these marginalized women's social exclusion. The administration should focus on women's capacity building to minimize the gender gap.
Reconfigurable Cascaded Thermal Neuristors for Neuromorphic Computing
Authors: Qiu Erbin , Zhang Yuan‐Hang , Ventra Massimiliano Di , Schuller Ivan K.
Published: September 2023

While the complementary metal‐oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology is the mainstream for the hardware implementation of neural networks, an alternative route is explored based on a new class of spiking oscillators called “thermal neuristors”, which operate and interact solely via thermal processes. Utilizing the insulator‐to‐metal transition (IMT) in vanadium dioxide, a wide variety of reconfigurable electrical dynamics mirroring biological neurons is demonstrated. Notably, inhibitory functionality is achieved just in a single oxide device, and cascaded information flow is realized exclusively through thermal interactions. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms of the neuristors, a detailed theoretical model is developed, which accurately reflects the experimental results. This study establishes the foundation for scalable and energy‐efficient thermal neural networks, fostering progress in brain‐inspired computing.
Activity budget and seasonal activity shifts in sympatric lemurs: Increased lean season effort in a cathemeral frugivore contrasts with energy conservation in a diurnal folivore
Authors: Rahalinarivo Vololonirina , Rakotomanana Hajanirina Fanomezantsoa , Randrianasy Jeannot , Ranaivoarisoa Jean Freddy , Ramorasata Bruno , Raharison Jean Luc Fanomezantsoa , Irwin Mitchell
Published: October 2023

One of the most fundamental aspects of a species’ behavioral strategy is its activity budget; for primates this generally involves the allocation of available time among resting, feeding, traveling, and social behavior. Comparisons between species, populations, or individuals can reveal divergences in adaptive strategies and current stressors, and reflect responses to such diverse pressures as predation, thermoregulation, nutrition, and social needs. Further, variation across seasons is an important part of behavioral strategies to survive food scarcity; this can involve increasing or decreasing effort. We documented activity over the 24‐h cycle for the cathemeral, frugivorous Eulemur fulvus and the diurnal, folivorous Propithecus diadema across 13–18 months at Tsinjoarivo, Madagascar. Their activity budgets were dominated by resting (E. fulvus: 74.1%; P. diadema: 85.2%), followed by feeding (15.8%, 12.4%), traveling (9.31%, 1.74%) and social activities (0.76%, 0.70%), respectively. The lower feeding and higher resting in P. diadema likely reflect slower gastrointestinal transit and higher reliance on microbial fermentation to extract energy from fibrous food. The two species showed opposite lean season strategies. E. fulvus increased activity, with more feeding but less travel time, consistent with a shift to less‐profitable fruits, and some leaves and flowers, while increasing feeding effort to compensate (“energy maximizing”). P. diadema showed less variation across months, but the lean season still evoked reduced effort across the board (feeding, travel, and social behavior), consistent with a “time minimizing” strategy prioritizing energy conservation and microbe‐assisted digestion. Understanding these divergent shifts is key to understanding natural behavior and the extent of behavioral flexibility under stressful conditions. Finally, the complex patterns of fruit availability (intra‐ and interannually) and the species’ behavioral responses across months underscore the need to move beyond simplistic “lean/abundant season” and “fruit/leaf” dichotomies in understanding underlying energetic strategies, and species’ vulnerability to habitat change.
Reactive Interactions between the Ionic Liquid BMP‐TFSI and a Na Surface
Authors: Forster‐Tonigold Katrin , Buchner Florian , Groß Axel , Behm R. Jürgen
Published: October 2023

In order to obtain atomistic insights into the initial stages of the formation of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) in Na ion or Na metal batteries, we employ surface chemistry experiments and DFT calculations to study the interactions and reactions between a Na surface and the ionic liquid (IL) 1‐butyl‐1‐methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (BMP‐TFSI), a candidate to be used as electrolyte in batteries. Oxygen‐free Na thin films, which were grown on Ru(0001) and characterized by X‐ray and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, UPS), can be understood as model of a Na‐rich electrode. After deposition of submonolayer to multilayer BMP‐TFSI films on the Na thin films at room temperature, XPS measurements revealed partial decomposition and the formation of a ‘contact layer’ at the Na surface, consisting of mainly TFSI‐based decomposition products. By comparison to core level binding energies obtained from density functional theory calculations for energetically feasible reaction products, the constituents of the ‘contact layer’ were identified both as atomic fragments of TFSI (F, O, S) and as larger fragments of TFSI (NSO2CF3, NSO2CF3SO2), presumably remaining at the surface due to kinetic barriers. Increasing the temperature results in cumulative decomposition towards the stable atomic species at or within the Na surface.
Beitrag zur inneren Oxydation von Nickel‐Legierungen
Authors: Schwarzkopf Walter M.
Published: September 2023

Internal oxidation in binary alloys of nickel with chromium or aluminum is possible only if the concentration is kept below 9 weight‐percent for chromium respectively 4 weight‐percent for aluminum. With higher concentration the increased velocity of diffusion of the admixed metals creates surface oxidation.

With a concentration of 2 weight‐percent of aluminum the size of the oxyde particles changes as a function of oxidation temperature from 10 micron to 0, 1 micron, if the temperature decreases from 1300 °C to 700 °C.
Über Assoziationsgleichgewichte von Systemen aus tertiären Aminen und Alkoholen
Authors: Kolbe Alfred , Pracejus Horst
Published: September 2023

Es wird über Untersuchungen berichtet, in deren Verlauf die Gleichgewichtskonstanten der Assoziatbildung zwischen tertiären Aminen und verschiedenen Alkoholen, besonders Methanol, im Temperaturbereich von −78 bis 60°C IR‐spektroskopisch vermessen wurden. Als Lösungsmittel wurde Toluol verwandt. Die ausschließliche Annahme von 1:1‐Assoziaten gestattete in den meisten Fällen eine widerspruchsfreie Berechnung der Gleichgewichtskonstanten, deren Größe je nach Temperatur, Basizität und sterischen Einflüssen über einen Bereich von mehreren Größenordnungen variiert. Die aus der Temperaturabhängigkeit der Gleichgewichtskonstanten oder durch kalorimetrische Messungen bestimmten Enthalpien liegen zwischen 2,5 und 7,0 kcal/mol. Die Ergebnisse lassen sich im Sinne einer Brönstedt‐Beziehung diskutieren, soweit nicht sterische Hinderungen die Werte für die Gleichgewichtskonstanten und die Enthalpien herabsetzen. Mit steigender Basizitat der Amine und zunehmender Acidität der Alkohole nimmt Δ v̄OH zu. Die Messung der Gleichgewichtskonstanten bei Verwendung von d‐Methanol liefert beträchtliche thermodynamische Isotopeneffekte.
Determinants of the purchase intention of non‐fungible token collectibles
Authors: Fortagne Marius Arved , Lis Bettina
Published: October 2023

Disrupting the concept of ownership in the digital space, non‐fungible tokens (NFTs) have created unprecedented market opportunities and captivated millions of investors. Characterized by artificial scarcity and ensured authenticity, the technical implementation establishes novel parameters for digital ownership and collecting, underscoring a research gap where the determinants of consumer behavior are yet to be studied. This paper presents a research model based on the Stimulus‐Organism‐Response (SOR) model to investigate consumers' purchase intention of NFT‐based collectibles (NFTC) for the first time. To develop our model, we identified distinctive NFTC features (functionality, scarcity, aesthetics, and price value) and blockchain characteristics (security and privacy) affecting the utilitarian and hedonic attitude towards NFTC and finally shape NFTC purchase intention. For empirical validation, we conducted an online survey among an NFT‐interested target group (N = 356) and analyzed the results by structural equation modeling with SPSS Amos. Findings indicate that the utilitarian attitude toward NFTC is affected by perceived functionality and price value from the product side, and perceived blockchain security and privacy from the technology side. The hedonistic attitude toward NFTC is shaped by perceived functionality, scarcity, and aesthetics. Both attitudes, utilitarian and hedonistic, demonstrate a significant impact on purchase intention. A subsequent mediation analysis confirms that NFTC and blockchain characteristics have an indirect effect on purchase intention. In the under‐investigated interface of blockchain technology, digital ownership, and consumer behavior, this work enriches the digital ownership discourse by demonstrating how NFTC create consumer value through product and technology features.
Significance of early treatment in granulomatosis with polyangiitis vasculitis
Authors: Gavica Jenifer Centeno , Raymond Leslie
Published: September 2023

Vasculitis is a multisystemic disease that affects vessels of different sizes. Its presentation can vary widely depending on the system involved. It may present with constitutional symptoms or with specific features of end‐organ involvement. The diagnosis is built on a compatible pattern of clinical features supported by specific serological or radiological investigations and confirmatory biopsy. Tissue biopsy is vital to confirm the diagnosis of vasculitis; however, this should not delay treatment when presentation strongly suggests vasculitis. We describe a case of a 72‐year‐old man treated with steroids, plasma exchange, and rituximab for suspected granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) given his clinical presentation including suspected scleritis of the right eye, hearing changes, sinusitis, diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, pulmonary lesions, kidney failure, palpable purpura, and radiological evidence of pansinusitis and pulmonary lesions without waiting for serology or tissue confirmation. This case highlights the importance of recognizing the clinical features of GPA to initiate prompt treatment as it can progress rapidly and be fatal.
Merging Radical Brook Rearrangement and 1,5‐Hydrogen Atom Transfer: Facile Synthesis of Ketone‐Containing ɑ‐Fluoroalkyl Alcohols
Authors: Li Zhengyu , Chen Xiang , Peng Changchun , Xu Yun , Wang Hongmin , Liu Shanshan , Shen Xiao
Published: September 2023

Herein, we report a cascade process that is initiated by radical Brook rearrangement and promoted by 1,5‐hydrogen atom transfer. A series of α‐fluoroalkyl alkyl secondary alcohols were synthesized with unactivated terminal olefins and α‐fluoroalkyl‐α‐silyl methanols. The strategy features mild reaction conditions and broad substrate scope. The diversified down‐stream transformations demonstrated the synthetic potential of the reaction.