bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spatiotemporal Analysis of Southeast Asian Lower Atmosphere using Historical Radiosonde Data
Authors: Koad Peeravit , Somchuea Sirirat , Weekaew Jakkarin , Kongsen Jongsuk
Published: November 2022

This study utilized historical radiosonde data from 37 selected WMO stations to analyze the physical properties of Southeast Asian lower atmosphere in both spatial and temporal regimes. The proposed analysis method includes the estimation of static atmospheric parameters and their correlations, the trend analysis from the parameters’ time series, and the extraction of annual and interannual variations from the detrended parameters’ time series. The vertical structure analysis of temperature and pressure “profiles” (i.e., temperature and pressure as functions of altitude at a given time) shows that their residuals from the isentropic atmosphere are altitude-dependent and predictable. The correlation analysis between estimated parameters shows that the heat capacity ratio is a function of the environmental lapse rate, which can be used in the parameterization of the atmospheric model. The molar mass of the Southeast Asian lower atmosphere was also estimated from the parameterization to be 29.65 g/mol, slightly higher than that of the average value of dry air at 28.97 g/mol. The spatial analysis of their average values indicates that the Southeast Asian lower atmosphere can be zonally classified into the Northern Equatorial Subregion (NES) and Central Equatorial Subregion (CES), where their boundary is located between the latitude of 5° N to 10° N. The trend analysis of each parameter’s time series suggests that the Southeast Asian lower atmosphere is a transient system manipulated by climate oscillations and climate change. Their equilibrium values can be estimated using linear regression analysis. The results from the Lomb-Scargle periodogram analysis also suggest that the annual variation originated from the Brewer-Dobson Circulation (BDC) and the interannual variation was manipulated by climate oscillations such as the Quasi-biennial Oscillation (QBO). This knowledge can be used to adjust the isentropic model to suit applications requiring accurate approximation, parameterize the model without sacrificing accuracy, and study the effect of climate oscillations and climate change on the Southeast Asian lower atmosphere.
HIGHLIGHTS

Time series of Southeast Asian lower atmosphere’s physical parameters were estimated from historical radiosonde data
Southeast Asian lower atmosphere can be classified into Northern and Central Equatorial Subregions based on physical parameters
Southeast Asian lower atmosphere is a transient system manipulated by climate oscillations and climate change

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Optimization of Sequential Microwave-Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction of Flavonoid Compounds from Moringa oleifera
Authors: Prasetyaningrum Aji , Widayat Widayat , Jos Bakti , Ratnawati Ratnawati , Riyanto Teguh , Prinanda Gian Restu , Le Monde Brilliant Umara , Susanto Evan Eduard
Published: November 2022

Flavonoid are bioactive compounds that can be found in moringa leaves. Extraction of bioactive compounds using conventional method requires a long time and low extract yields. This study was aimed to determine the optimum process conditions of sequential microwave-ultrasonic-assisted extraction (MUAE) of total flavonoids (TF) from moringa. The response surface methodology (RSM) with Box-Behnken design (BBD) was employed to determine the optimum operating conditions of MUAE among the set of variables: Time (10 - 30 min), temperature (40 - 60 °C), and solvent concentration (60 - 80%). Furthermore, the flavonoids content was determined using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and the antioxidant activity was analyzed using the DPPH scavenging method. The RSM optimization showed that the predicted optimum total flavonoids content was 3.25 quercetin equivalent (QE) mg/g, achieved under operating conditions at a temperature of 49.76 °C, extraction time 20.68 min and solvent concentration of 71.16 %. These optimum operating conditions were validated, resulting in an average error of 0.546 %. The MS/HPLC results showed that the content of quercetin and myricetin were 0.167 and 2.89 g/ 100 mL, respectively. Moringa extraction product has a strong antioxidant activity with IC50 of 74.58 - 74.62 µg/mL.

HIGHLIGHTS

For the first time, sequential microwave ultrasonic extraction of flavonoid components from moringa was conducted

Data from the RSM method’s operating conditions optimization can be used to support the design of industrial-scale machines for extracting flavonoids

In comparison to other extraction techniques, the flavonoid content obtained with sequential microwave-ultrasonic was the highest at 3.25 mg QE/g

It was discovered that the antioxidant generated using sequential microwave-ultrasonic technology had a greater inhibitory power than the maceration approach, with an IC50 of 74.58

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Population Ecology and Habitat use of the Sea Slug Elysia pusilla (Bergh, 1872) (Sacoglossa) in A Tropical Halimeda macroloba Decaisne Meadow
Authors: Nakpan Apisara , Mayakun Jaruwan , Wangkulangkul Kringpaka
Published: November 2022

Relationship between abundance of specialist marine herbivores and their food sources is poorly known because these herbivores are relatively rare in marine systems. The relationship between the cryptic sea slug Elysia pusilla (Bergh, 1872) and its host alga, Halimeda macroloba Decaisne, was evaluated in terms of spatial association and habitat utilization in a tropical algal meadow in southern Thailand that exclusively comprised of H. macroloba. The density of H. macroloba and of E. pusilla egg masses varied temporally throughout the sampling period, but temporal variation was not detected in the density of E. pusilla individuals, which was generally low with a maximum of 4 individuals per 400 cm2. Analysis suggests that the occurrence of the slug and its egg masses might be determined by the availability of the algal host. The slug was more likely to be observed in dense patches of algae that which offered a large total algal surface area. Occurrence of the slug was also higher when the algae were abundant. The numbers of slugs, egg masses and grazing marks were higher on mature thalli, which have larger surface areas than younger thalli. Egg masses and grazing marks were observed more often on segments at terminal positions on thalli. According to previous works, these segments contain low levels of accumulated calcium carbonate and high levels of secondary metabolites, which are sequestered by the slug and used to deter predators. The findings provide an insight into the life history of E. pusilla and variations in a natural population which that were previously little known.

HIGHLIGHTS

The relationship between the cryptic sea slug Elysia pusilla (Bergh, 1872) and its host alga, Halimeda macroloba Decaisne, was evaluated in terms of spatial association and habitat utilization in a tropical algal meadow in southern Thailand

The slug pusilla was more likely to be observed in dense patches of its algal host H. macroloba

Occurrence of the slug was also higher when the algae were abundant

The numbers of slugs, egg masses and grazing marks were higher on mature thalli

Egg masses and grazing marks were observed more often on segments at terminal positions on thalli

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Análisis crítico jurídico de la prisión preventiva: Fundamentos y funciones
Authors:   Universidad Técnica de Machala, MERCHAN Pedro R. , DURAN Armando R. ,   Universidad Técnica de Machala
Published: November 2022

La prisión preventiva es una medida cautelar recogida en el Código Orgánico Integral Penal, la que conlleva despojar al procesado del derecho a la libertad, previo a la emisión de una sentencia condenatoria o absolutoria. Se realizó una investigación cualitativa, analítica, con el método hermenéutico jurídico y la triangulación de la información obtenida de los textos legales con el fin de realizar un análisis crítico-jurídico de sus funciones, presupuestos y limitaciones, enfatizando en su manejo en Ecuador.
Mathematics and agricultural sciences: contributions of a contextualized teaching in the light of didactic transposition
Authors:   Federal University of Technology – Paraná, PEREIRA Luciana B.C. , SANTOS JUNIOR Guatacara ,   Federal University of Technology – Paraná
Published: November 2022

This article presents the main results of doctoral research in Science and Technology Teaching that aimed to analyze the contributions that a didactic material of Mathematics, elaborated in the light of didactic transposition and contextualized with themes of Agricultural Sciences, could bring to the teaching in this area. The results reveal that the use of examples and exercises contextualized to their areas of training promoted, motivation, facilitation, increase, and stimulus of learning.
Necesidades de apoyo y calidad de vida de familias de personas con discapacidad intelectual en Puerto Rico
Authors:   Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, ORTIZ-MATOS Brenda L.
Published: November 2022

Estudio de enfoque cuantitativo, tipo no experimental y diseño transversal descriptivo-correlacional para determinar las relaciones existentes entre las necesidades de apoyo y calidad de vida familiar de personas con discapacidad intelectual. Los resultados del estudio encontraron una relación lineal y estadísticamente significativa alta y directamente proporcional entre las necesidades de apoyo y la calidad de vida familiar. Las insatisfacciones referidas por las familias deben ser consideradas para elaborar políticas sociales y planes de intervención de manera colaborativa con las familias.
Propuesta sistema de gestión de crédito, para reducir el riesgo en microempresas no financieras del cantón Otavalo, Cayambe y Tabacundo (Ecuador)
Authors:   Universidad de Otavalo, PERUGACHI Lizandro M. , Jaramillo Diego F. ,   Universidad de Otavalo
Published: November 2022

El objetivo del trabajo fue proponer un sistema de gestión de crédito con estrategias y procesos para la microempresa ecuatoriana. La metodología aplicada fue de tipo exploratoria con un enfoque descriptivo. Se encuestaron a 170 microempresas, arrojando resultados que señalan que este sector empresarial no cuenta con estrategias ni políticas para sus ventas a crédito, dificultando la recuperación de su cartera. En general, la administración de estas empresas es empírica, prueba de ello es la ineficiencia en la gestión y la falta de liquidez, perjudicando la estabilidad de estas entidades en el futuro.
Análisis psicométrico de la escala de ciudadanía digital en adultos mayores
Authors:   Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, ROJAS Nidia C. , CUEVAS Omar ,   Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, TORRES Carlos A. ,   Universidad Veracruzana, DEL HIERRO Elizabeth ,   Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora
Published: November 2022

El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar las propiedades psicométricas del instrumento de ciudadanía digital en adultos mayores. Mediante el análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE), se analizó la validez del constructo. Participaron 155 adultos mayores de 60 años o más del sur de Sonora (México), 99 mujeres y 56 hombres. La escala tiene un alto nivel de fiabilidad, con un alfa de Cronbach de 0.95. La primera versión del instrumento contaba con 38 ítems; la versión final cuenta con 24 ítems.
COVID- 19 RİSK ALGISININ İŞTEN AYRILMA NİYETİNE ETKİSİNDE ÖRGÜTSEL DAYANIKLILIK VE DURUMLUK KAYGININ ROLÜ: BİR AMPİRİK ÇALIŞMA
Authors: ERDAĞ Teoman , BENEK Ömür
Published: November 2022

Çalışanların Covid-19 risk algısına bağlı olarak artan kaygı düzeyleri ve örgütün ekonomik koşullara dayanabilirliği hakkındaki düşünceleri durumluk kaygı ile birleşerek işten ayrılma niyetini tetikleyebilmektedir. Çalışmada Türkiye’de bilişim sektörü çalışanlarının Covid-19 kaynaklı risk algıları, örgütsel dayanıklılık algıları, durumluk kaygı düzeyleri ve işten ayrılma niyetleri araştırılmıştır. Araştırmaya 267 kişi katılmış, veriler SPSS 22 ve AMOS 24 programları aracılığıyla analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda Covid-19 bilişsel risk algısının işten ayrılma niyeti üzerinde negatif, duygusal Covid-19 risk algısının ve durumluk kaygının pozitif yönde etkisi olduğu bulunmuştur. Bilişsel Covid-19 risk algısının durumluk kaygı üzerinde negatif yönde, duygusal Covid-19 risk algısının pozitif yönde etkili olduğu bulgusuna ulaşılmıştır. Bilişsel ve duygusal Covid-19 risk algılarının işten ayrılma niyeti üzerine etkisinde durumluk kaygının aracılık etkisinin düşük düzeyde ve pozitif yönde olduğu saptanmıştır. Son olarak örgütsel dayanıklılık algısının bilişsel risk algısı arttıkça azalan işten ayrılma niyetini pozitif yönde ve duygusal Covid-19 risk algısı artıkça artan işten ayrılmaya niyetini negatif yönde düzenlendiği sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır.
Information explosion and intellectual challenge
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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Towards a more integrated approach
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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The problem of Euro-American myopia
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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Urban morphology and policy: bridging the gap
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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Looking East: urban morphology in China, Japan and Korea
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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Comparing studies of urban form
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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The problem of separate worlds
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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Urban morphological research and practice
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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The changing face of urban morphology: achievements and challenges
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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Recent changes in urban morphology
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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How we view cities: a green-space enigma?
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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ISUF and Urban Morphology: 25 years on and counting
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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The need for change in the study of urban form
Authors: Larkham Peter
Published: November 2022

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Mental maps of urban morphology
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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An Italian focus and beyond
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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How international is Urban Morphology?
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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From Como to Alnwick: in pursuit of Caniggia and Conzen
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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Taking a broader view
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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Linking disciplines: typological process and spatial process
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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Understanding and shaping urban landscape character
Authors: Whitehand Jeremy
Published: November 2022

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Diez tesis políticas en la poética de Escobar Galindo
Authors: F. A. E.
Published: November 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 46, No. 515, 1991: 848-850.
Mayo
Authors: El Editor
Published: November 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 46, No. 515, 1991: 861-863.
Unión Soviética
Authors: Saldívar V. Américo
Published: November 2022

En este ensayo se analizan las causas del golpe, así como los eventos y consecuencias fundamentales que se desataron a raíz del mismo. Después de hacer una breve presentación de los acontecimientos y de las reacciones al fallido golpe de Estado, el autor se detiene analizando las consecuencias que todo ello ha tenido para la misma Unión Soviética y también para occidente. Es un intento serio para ir más allá de las apariencias del fallido golpe de Estado y del futuro de la Unión Soviética.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 46, No. 516, 1991: 909-924.
Roque, David y las ortodoxias
Authors: F. A. E.
Published: November 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 46, No. 516, 1991: 940-941.
Septiembre
Authors: El Editor
Published: November 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 46, No. 517-518, 1991: 1059-1061.
Derechos humanos ; El caso de los jesuitas
Authors: El Editor
Published: November 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 46, No. 517-518, 1991: 1075-1087.
Universidad Centroamericana "José Simeón Cañas" en el segundo aniversario de nuestros mártires (1989-1991)
Authors: Junta de Directores
Published: November 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 46, No. 517-518, 1991: 975-981.
caso de los jesuitas dos años después
Authors: Tojeira José María
Published: November 2022

Conferencia pronunciada el 13 de noviembre de 1991, en el auditorio de la UCA, durante las celebraciones del segundo aniversario. El texto tiene tres partes. En la primera, se hace una interpretación del martirio de los jesuitas de la UCA y de sus dos colaboradoras. En la segunda, se interpreta la vista pública y el veredicto y, en la última, se dan razones por las cuales se sostiene la existencia de autores intelectuales.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 46, No. 517-518, 1991: 1033-1044.
vista pública en retrospectiva
Authors: IDHUCA
Published: November 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 46, No. 517-518, 1991: 1025-1031.
Supplementary (1st National Conference for Children’s Palliative Care Malaysia)
Authors: MJPCH Malaysian Journal of Pediatrics and Child Health
Published: November 2022

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Теория диффузий инновации
Authors: Мехди Фарид
Published: November 2022

Истоки теории диффузии инноваций разнообразны и охватывают множество дисциплин, а сам процесс в значительной степени зависит от человеческого капитала. Изучено достаточное множество индивидуальных личностных черт по их воздействию на принятие инновации. Способность и мотивация, которые варьируются в зависимости от ситуации в отличие от личностных черт, оказывают большое влияние на вероятность принятия инновации потенциальным адоптером.
Чинники та особливості стратегічного планування промислового розвитку
Authors: Ципліцька Олена
Published: November 2022

Стаття присвячена огляду особливостей та факторів впливу на процес стратегічного планування промислового розвитку. Визначено ключові підходи до стратегічного планування та інструменти оцінки зовнішнього і внутрішнього середовища, які доцільно застосовувати із врахуванням необхідності повоєнного відновлення української промисловості. Обґрунтовано необхідність врахування двох груп факторів: тих, що визначаються потребами громади та бізнесу, та тих, що становлять перспективний промисловий потенціал.
Моніторинг виконання та результативності стратегічних документів у промисловості: іноземний досвід та його імплементація у вітчизняну практику
Authors: Зарудна Ольга
Published: November 2022

У статті узагальнено теоретичні напрацювання зарубіжних дослідників відносно моніторингу та оцінювання результативності в сфері стратегічного планування, проаналізовані нормативно-правові документи щодо здійснення моніторингу та оцінювання виконання програмних стратегічних документів в Україні. Визначені кращі зарубіжні практики розбудови системи моніторингу й оцінювання результативності в документах стратегічного планування промислового розвитку. Запропонована концепція оцінки впливу заходів реалізації стратегічного документа промислового розвитку та їх моніторингу в Україні.
Художньо-педагогічна концепція М. Бойчука
Authors: Алтухова Анна , Малий Володимир
Published: November 2022

У статті обґрунтовано принципи за якими будувалась художньо-педагогічна система навчання видатного майстра, художника М. Бойчука. Виокремлено методи викладання профільних дисциплін, які використовував професор, а саме: метод безперервного самовдосконалення, композиційне мислення, послідовність і повторюваність тощо. Підкреслено, що все це спрямоване на підготовку висококваліфікованого, професійного художника-монументаліста.
Формування фахових естетичних компетентностей майбутніх вчителів образотворчого мистецтва засобами графічного мистецтва
Authors: Алтухова Анна , Сітнік Ірина
Published: November 2022

У статті висвітлюються питання формування фахових естетичних компетентностей майбутніх вчителів образотворчого мистецтва засобами графічного мистецтва. Висвітлені дефініції «естетика», «естетична культура», «естетичне сприйняття» та «графіка». Проаналізовано деякі аспекти існуючих наукових досліджень. Підкреслено потенціал вивчення графіки як естетичної складової. Окреслені принципи формування професійно-творчої самореалізації вчителів образотворчого мистецтва.
Порівняння змісту освітніх програм підготовки магістрів спеціальності менеджмент в освітній галузі в університетах США та України
Authors: Сич Тетяна
Published: November 2022

У статті здійснено порівняння змісту освітніх програм вітчизняних ЗВО та університетів США, за якими здійснюється навчання магістрів спеціальності «Менеджмент» в освітній галузі. Визначено загальні риси та відмінності щодо структурного розподілу освітніх компонентів у освітніх програмах за блоками, змістовного наповнення їх дисциплінами. Надано пропозиції щодо вдосконалення освітніх програм.
Термічна деструкція полімерів: аналіз фізико-хімічних показників процесу
Authors: Сезоненко О. , Алексєєнко В.
Published: November 2022

Експериментальними дослідженнями підтверджено, що при термічному розкладанні зразків полімерних відходів при рівні температур, інсинераторів 850 °С, без доступу кисню, відбувається падіння маси цих відходів із виділенням великого об’єму газоподібних продуктів. Дану особливість слід неодмінно враховувати при інженерних розрахунках реакційних камер, реакторів та з’єднувальних газоходів. Аналітичні дослідження проведено методом термодинамічного аналізу з використанням універсального розрахункового комплексу Астра (TERRA). Показано, що при збільшенні температури реакції відбувається зміна складу продуктів термічної деструкції полімерних відходів шляхом зменшення мольної частки СН4 та збільшення частки Н2. Розрахунок теплотворної здатності виконувався за емпіричною формулою Менделеєва. Експериментальними дослідженнями (методом піроліз-газової хроматографії) підтверджено результати розрахунків щодо збільшення частки водню в газоподібних продуктах деструкції при збільшенні температури процесу. В результаті, за рахунок меншої об’ємної теплоти згорання водню, загальна калорійність отриманого синтез-газу суттєво зменшується. Для здійснення експериментів побудовано лабораторну установку низькотемпературного піролізу полімерів з зовнішнім підведенням теплової енергії, причому в якості енергоносія використано синтез-газ. На дослідно-промисловій установці методом низькотемпературного піролізу отримано синтез-газ стабільного складу з нижчою теплотою згоряння 24,8 кДж/м3. Показано достовірність результатів запропонованого розрахункового методу результатам інструментальних замірів. Визначені перспективні напрямки подальших досліджень, в тому числі: оптимізації процесів термічної деструкції хлорвмісних полімерних відходів; ефективного використання водню зі складу отриманого синтез-газу.
Особливості здійснення змішаних перевезень вантажів за участю залізничного транспорту
Authors: Кунда Неоніла , Латиш Діана
Published: November 2022

Розглянуто питанню використання змішаних технологій перевезень вантажів за участю залізничного транспорту. Наведено стислий опис контейнерної, контрейлерної, роудрейлерної систем перевезень. Висвітлено правові засади здійснення залізничних перевезень. Виконано порівняльний аналіз показників перевезень для автомобільного та автомобільно-залізничного сполучення.
Modeling of buses operation at stops with intensive use
Authors: Dashdamirov Fuad
Published: November 2022

City bus routes often use joint stops on certain streets. To reduce the delay time of buses at stops where several bus routes pass, it is important to coordinate the schedules of the routes. The article proposes the use of agent-based simulation to describe the operation of bus routes at the same stop. After determining the location of frequently used bus stops, a logical diagram of the movement of buses at one of these stops in the city of Baku is displayed using the Anylogic 8.7.7 software. Options for entering bus movement parameters in different ways are considered.
UTILIZATION OF GOOGLE CLASSROOM IN LEARNING ENGLISH
Authors: Maharani Novia Sagita
Published: November 2022

The aims of this research is to observe that (1) the use of Google Classroom during Online Learning during the covid-19 pandemic is very useful in English subjects. (2) Especially in the assignments in class, assessment, and providing material in English subjects in SMPN 6 Bekasi of 7th grade. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. to collect the data the researcher used questionnaires, interviews and observations while using the Google Classroom application in the classroom during the application of Online Learning. This research data uses a questionnaire with 10 statements and interviews with 10 questions related to the use of Google Classroom in Learning English through google forms which were distributed to 35 students as respondents. Based on the results obtained by the researcher, that 51.4% strongly agree of 35 students that the Google Classroom application is very useful, easy to use, and very helpful for students in teaching and learning activities during Online Learning in English subjects. The features (Assignment, Assessment, and Provide materials) contained in the Google Classroom application are also very helpful for students based on the highest presentation results in this study, obtained 60% strongly agree from all respondents. Furthermore, the use of the Google Classroom application during the covid-19 pandemic when the application of Online Learning could be utilized by students as a media to support teaching and learning activities in English subjects.
EFFECT OF USING KAHOOT! APPLICATION ON STUDENTS' VOCABULARY
Authors: Syahputri Raihana Herlis , Solo Lenny
Published: November 2022

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of using Kahoot! application on students’ vocabulary at seventh grade of SMPN 6 Bekasi. This research was conducted in the academic year 2021/2022. This research method uses an experimental design. The sample of this study consisted of 40 students at the seventh grade and divided the students into 2 classes, namely the experimental class and the control class. This data was obtained by conducting a post test on the students. The post test for the experimental class is given through the Kahoot! application while the control class is given via Google Form. The reliability test analysis was carried out in this study using the SPSS program, with a value of 0.609 it can be said that the test is valid. The results of the post-test from both classes showed that the score of the experimental class was 1900 and the control class was 1470 which means there is a difference between the results of the post-test control class and the experimental class. This shows that the t test value has a significance level
DEVELOPING STUDENTS SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH SHORT EXPRESSION
Authors: Masitoh Desi
Published: November 2022

This research was classroom action research (CAR) design that through short expressions to develop speaking skill of Seventh grade of SMPIT AL HIKMAH Jakarta, which amount of 20 students. It focused on developing the real condition of English teaching and learning. To recognize the scholars’ development fulfillment, the researcher used oral test in cycle I, and cycle II. Earlier than implementing exam cycle I and cycle II, the researcher carried out movement to the students through cycles. The result of cycle I had confirmed the development of students speaking ability, but that development did not complete the standard score which is 7, because of that the researcher persevered to use cycle II. And in the test cycle II finally the scholars showed the development drastically. The result the students speaking score at pre-cycle to cycle II are increasing. In cycle I by 62% and improved in cycle II to 85%. The results indicate there is a development in students speaking ability through short expression. It could be concluded that developing speaking ability through short expression are powerful and successful.
Pegvaliase (Palynziq)
Authors: CADTH
Published: November 2022

CADTH recommends that Palynziq should be reimbursed by public drug plans for the treatment of patients with phenylketonuria (PKU) aged 16 years and older who have inadequate blood phenylalanine control (blood phenylalanine levels greater than 600 µmol/L) on existing management if certain conditions are met.

Palynziq should only be covered to treat patients with PKU aged 16 years and older.

Palynziq should only be reimbursed for patients who demonstrate and maintain a response to treatment (blood phenylalanine levels less than 600 µmol/L), if the drug is prescribed by a clinician with expertise in treating genetic and metabolic disorders, and if the cost of Palynziq is reduced.
Asciminib (Scemblix)
Authors: CADTH
Published: November 2022

CADTH reimbursement reviews are comprehensive assessments of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, as well as patient and clinician perspectives, of a drug or drug class.

The assessments inform non-binding recommendations that help guide the reimbursement decisions of Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments, with the exception of Quebec.

This review assesses asciminib (Scemblix), 80 mg q.d. or 40 mg b.i.d. oral tablets.

Indication: For the treatment of adult patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase previously treated with 2 or more tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
The Age of Uncertainty
Authors: Byrne Richard
Published: November 2022

Paul Valéry was a French, symbolist poet who once wrote, “The problem of our times is that the future is not what it used to be.” I think that’s where we are! Remember when you used to know how things were going to turnout? I mean, this is the way it was, and this is the way my mom was, and this is the way my grandma was, and I’m going to be like them. My view is that we create the future. It’s not already out there; we create it. It’s not out there just to be foretold; we make it up as we go along. What’s important about the future is not what’s coming; it’s what were doing now.
Breakthrough Thinking
Authors: Byrne Richard
Published: November 2022

We’ve been talking about the computer age and whether or not it’s actually a real thing. I hope you realize by now, that it either is, or isn’t, depending on your own perspective. It really depends upon your attitude, your perception, what you see in the world, and the advantage you take of the opportunities that to come you. I think we’re living in an age of breakthrough. I think there are breakthroughs all around us. You all know about the technological ones, you know about the scientific ones. The question is, are we making the same kind of breakthroughs in our personal lives? Are you making breakthroughs at business, in education, in government, in your family, in your home? How do we prepare to do that?
Championship Living in a Computer Age
Authors: Byrne Richard
Published: November 2022

We live in the computer age; I’m absolutely sure of it. Earlier in this series, I hedged my bets and said, “Is it really real, and do you think so, and it’s up to you,” and so forth. I’m here to tell you now, we live in a computer age.

Furthermore, we live in an age of breakthrough. There are lightening leaps, and quantum jumps being made in every aspect of human life right now. I am sure that you can learn to embrace this new momentum, in order to break through any barriers in your own life. You can find those old anchors to your past, you can let go of them, and you can break through to a new unanticipated plateau.
Printed Media and Artificial Intelligence: Sentiment Analysis of News about the Workers' Party in Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil, in the 1980s
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa, UEPG, Ponta Grossa, PR, Brasil, Gonçalves Ricardo Enguel , Almeida João Paulo Leandro ,   Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa, UEPG, Ponta Grossa, PR, Brasil
Published: November 2022

This paper aims to understand how the news in newspapers referring to the Workers’ Party (PT) in Ponta Grossa in the 1980s can be understood through Sentiment Analysis. In this sense, the journalistic publications of a certain spatial and temporal cut are analyzed, with the use of opinion mining techniques applying artificial intelligence to decipher aspects of natural language. We used the Syuzhet package included in Rbase, through the Rstudio interface, where we could verify that the positive emotions and feelings transmitted by the news published during the time under analysis, contributed to the electoral adhesion to the PT, electing members in the legislative and executive branches of the municipal government, a situation that had its share of influence in later decades in other spheres of the State. In this paper we try to make clear the path to reach our results, allowing the methodology to be applied to other printed periodicals and other themes.
Relations between the Taboãozinho faxinal community in Prudentópolis (PR, Brazil) and the Pinheiro de Pedra geosite – appropriation and geoconservation
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa, UEPG, Ponta Grossa, PR,, Rogoski Carlos Alexandre , Barbosa Tiago Augusto ,   Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa, UEPG, Ponta Grossa, PR, Brasil, Liccardo Antonio ,   Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa, UEPG, Ponta Grossa, PR, Brasil
Published: November 2022

This paper discusses how the community of Taboãozinho has promoted the appreciation, dissemination, and conservation of paleontological heritage in its territory through the Pinheiro de Pedra geosite. The socio-spatial characteristics of the community in synergy with the geopatrimonial heritage and geoconservation give the tone of the singularity of the natural landscape and its territory. Through bibliographic and documental surveys, participative diagnosis, and interviews with local people, we identified factors that point to the process of cultural appropriation of the geosite by the community. We detected that the care with the fossil logs and the maintenance of the collection of legends, stories, and cultural manifestations about the "stone pines" are actions that culminate with the protection of heritage and its dissemination. Based on this study, educational and cultural valorization actions were promoted in partnership with other organizations, enabling advances in the development of geotourism and appreciation of the region's cultural heritage. The historical knowledge of the presence of fossil trunks, associated with legends, stories and cultural manifestations about the "stone pines", in addition to actions of care and conservation of the heritage are factors that point to a process of cultural appropriation by the community with the geosite.
THE ROLE OF MENTAL PRACTICE IN DECREASING FORGETTING AFTER PRACTICING A GYMNASTICS MOTOR SKILL
Authors: Ferreira Bárbara de Paula , Nogueira Nathálya Gardênia de Holanda Marinho , Lage Guilherme Menezes , Oliveira João Roberto Ventura de , Apolinário-Souza Tércio
Published: November 2022

Parallel to processes of memory consolidation, forgetting is a functional mechanism that allows the maintenance of relevant information or learning in memory. Practice condition can affect the forgetting rate, favouring or not memory consolidation. Physical practice has been shown to be effective in decreasing forgetting, but the role of mental practice is not known yet. Thus, in this study, we aimed to investigate the role of mental practice in the forgetting rate of a motor skill. Twenty-four participants with the mean age of 26.13 years (± 3.04) of both genders were divided into three groups: (a) mental practice group (MG); physical practice group (PG) which practised the handstand skill either mentally or physically, respectively, and (c) control group (CG) that did not practice the skill. Results showed no difference between the forgetting rate of MG and PG. Also, they had forgetting rates lower than CG. Thus, it is suggested that mental practice is as effective as physical practice to decrease the forgetting rate of motor skills, favouring the maintenance of the movement representation in memory. Possibly, physical and mental practice conditions share mechanisms that slow down forgetting processes.
EFFECT OF BRAIN-BASED LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE AT ELEMENTARY LEVEL
Authors:   Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan, Amjad Amjad Islam , Habib Musarrat ,   Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan, Saeed Muhammad ,   Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan
Published: November 2022

Brain-Based Learning (BBL) is an instructional approach that addresses students’ achievement and learning goals from the perspective of the human brain. It entails specialised learning procedures centred on how human memory, attention, motivation, and conceptual cognitive learning work. The current experimental study was designed to investigate the effect of BBL approach on elementary students’ academic performance in mathematics. The study employed a single subject A-B-A research design. The participants under investigation were eighth graders of a public school selected using an intact group. During the treatment phase (B), the principal researcher taught students the concepts related to financial arithmetic, polynomials and factorisation focusing activities; visual storytelling, back-to-board, role play, i-Think maps brainstorming and visual imagery. These activities were based on 12 BBL principles. During the course of the study, the researchers collected data nine times using one-tier MCQs based tests. The data were analysed using visual analysis and one-way repeated measure ANOVA. Partial eta value (.317) revealed that BBL significantly affects students’ academic performance. To improve students’ mathematics performance, the researchers recommended practitioners to teach elementary level mathematics using BBL principles-based activities. Keywords: Academic performance, brain-based learning, one-tier MCQs, visual analysis, visual storytelling.
THE AMERICAN DREAM 'IGNIS FATUUS' OR A SURE BET? A POSTMODERN DOGMATIC INTERPRETATION OF AMERICAN NOVELS
Authors:   Department Of English, University of Wah Pakistan, Asim Saima , Riaz Shahida ,   Department Of English, University of Wah Pakistan
Published: November 2022

This paper explores a very contentious and intriguing term that is The American Dream. The terrain or terra firma of opportunity; this is how America is generally esteemed. The dissentients and aficionados of the American Dream stand abreast. For some, the corollary of the pursuance of the American Dream is diddly squat and for the rest it is fructuous. But the Big Bang Theory of the American Dream virtually transcends all geographic boundaries hence it cannot be talked about only concerning America. It is something ecumenical and hence is the dream which can be pursued by every individual living in any part of the world. People are more obsessed with the materialistic interpretation of the dream and consumption which they regard as the main components of happiness (Calder, 1999). This study deals with the unveiling of the true spirit of the American Dream. The researcher explores that the success of an individual rests on how much effort he puts into and the political, individual, and economic independence as asserted by the ideology of the American Dream, is attainable. Keywords: American Dream, Capitalism, Sure Bet, 'Ignis Fatuus', Capitalism, Alternative to Capitalism, Consumerism
TECHNOLOGY TRENDS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AT TERTIARY LEVEL IN PAKISTAN
Authors:   Bahria University, Karachi Campus Pakistan, Siraj Syed Muhammad Sajid , Freed Muhammad ,   NED University of Engineering and Technology Karachi Pakistan, Bint-e-Javaid Sana ,   NED University of Engineering and Technology Karachi Pakistan
Published: November 2022

Twenty-first century Student at tertiary level carries more than a traditional resource pack in classroom. With the introduction of modern technology, the dynamics of teaching and learning has reshaped. This paper aims to investigate the use of technology in English language teaching and learning at tertiary level in physical classroom. To be more specific, this study was carried out to explore the trends of technology use at tertiary level in English language related courses offered at four private sector universities in Karachi. The data were collected through survey questionnaire via Google forms, from 35 English language teachers, who taught the courses and 134 students enrolled in the courses. Findings reveal that, internet, computers (desktops/laptops), videos and overhead projectors were the most frequently used technology tools out of 21 different types of technology tools on the list with 92%, 78%, 68% and 65% respectively. Whereas, the use of web-based tools such as classwiki, googledocs and e-news were the least practiced for teaching English language. The study concludes that English language teachers at tertiary level were actively using internet and desktop/laptops tools in their classroom while were found to less inclined toward social media based technology forums for teaching purposes. Keywords: Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Higher Education
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND INTERNATIONAL LEGAL RESPONSES: THE CASE OF COMBATING HUMAN AND WOMEN TRAFFICKING
Authors:   Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan,, Gilani Syed Raza Shah , Khan Ilyas ,   Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan, Ali Ashraf ,   Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan.
Published: November 2022

Over the last two decades, the United Nations and various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have increased their efforts to combat human trafficking and women trafficking for sex around the world through international legal frameworks and conventions along with implementing mechanisms. These steps are aimed at limiting the potential victims’ vulnerability to trafficking, providing adequate help and protection for victims, and ensuring the speedy trials of the traffickers (and other important, behind-the-scene players), all while preserving the fundamental human rights of all. Given that the prohibition of slavery and human trafficking is a jus-cogens principle, states are obligated to act with reasonable diligence to prevent human trafficking, investigate and prosecute traffickers, and help and protect the trafficked individuals. Governments often tackle trafficking from the standpoint of law enforcement or criminal control (as opposed to victims’ protection and/or human rights perspective). Typically, they are preoccupied with border security, preventing unwelcome migration, combating organized crime, and lately, terrorism. This article argues that any attempts to combat trafficking are unlikely to be successful if the emphasis is on criminal prevention rather than on victim protection and rights, as demonstrated in the following pages. Key Words: Human Trafficking, Women Trafficking, Human Rights Approach, Sexual Exploitation.
IMPACT OF NEW PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE AND PROMOTIONAL SIGNAGE ON CONSUMERS’ IMPULSE BUYING INTENTION AND BEHAVIOUR: A MEDIATED MODEL
Authors:   Department of Business Administration Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi Pakistan, Yaseen Kalsoom , Kamran Sohail ,   Department of Business Administration Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi Pakistan, Malik Fozia ,   Department of Business Administration Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi Pakistan
Published: November 2022

Customer research has paid a lot of attention to consumer impulse buying. The phenomena is intriguing since it is influenced by both external, market-related inputs and a number of internal psychological elements. The research attempts to comprehend the factors affecting impulse buying behaviour of consumers typically when they consider purchasing new products. Furthermore, the effects of different concepts on the impulse buying are discovered, such as impulse buying intention, new product knowledge and promotional signage in the Pakistani context. This study uses a survey method to test a theoretically grounded set of hypotheses. Using a 22 items questionnaire, the data were obtained from 200 respondents and the data were analysed using SPSS. This study findings reveal that new product knowledge and promotional signage has positive and significant influence on consumers’ impulse buying behaviour as well as impulse buying intention, similarly our mediator that is impulse buying intention also has a positive significant influence on consumers’ impulse buying behaviour. There lies a partial mediation between the promotional signage and impulse buying behaviour in the presence of mediator but impulse buying intention has no significant mediating impact between new product knowledge and impulse buying behaviour. The paper supports the importance of new product knowledge and promotional signage as key drivers of consumer’s impulse buying behaviour. It further underlines the importance of consumer’s impulse buying intention with a mediating effect between new product knowledge, promotional signage and consumer’s impulse buying behaviour. Marketers, retailers, executives and managers can have advantage from these findings for future marketing strategies and can acquire new customers by retaining the old ones to achieve long-term performance objectives. Keywords: Impulse Buying, Behaviour, Purchase Intention, Product Knowledge, Promotional Signage.
IMPACT OF INFLATION RATE AND EXCHANGE RATE ON THE PROFITABILITY OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS: A PANEL DATA ANALYSIS FROM PAKISTAN
Authors:   Department of Management Sciences, The Govt. Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur, Pakistan, Rasheed Rukhsana , Ishaq Mazhar Nadeem ,   Department of Economics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan, Rehman Hafeez-ur- ,   Department of Economics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Published: November 2022

annual balance sheets, statements and reports of respective banks, State Bank of Pakistan and IMF were the data source. ARDL model was applied as an estimation technique. The return on assets was used as a proxy for profitability while real GDP and interest rate were used as control variables. The results of this study showed that inflation has a negative and significant influence on return on assets (ROA). Theoretically it revealed that due to inflation, when purchasing power of general public declines they can save less money and it effect the saving amounts in banks deposits and hence disbursed less loans to individuals for investment. Exchange rate influence the profitability positively and significantly. The economic growth impact on profitability is positive and significant on 1% level. ECM coefficient measures the speed of adjustment in disequilibrium and its value was -0.632 indicating that any change in inflation and exchange rate is corrected by 62.36% per year. The study suggested that government should maintain more flexible exchange rate for price stability. The role of financial institutions in economic growth and should strengthen by lower interest rate for prospective entrepreneurial activities. Keywords: inflation, exchange rate, profitability, financial institutions, return on assets.