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Using Intellectual Capital to Create Efficient Waste Management Models: A Case-Based Approach
Authors: Sharma Rajat
Published: December 2024

Waste management is a difficult undertaking, particularly in emerging nations. The number of grassroots innovators is steadily increasing in emerging economies. These innovators find innovative solutions to waste-related issues, helping society to achieve socioeconomic growth through
the creation of sustainable business models that not only satisfy social demands but also guarantee effective waste management and its reuse, thereby lowering waste and achieving environmental sustainability goals. Owing to their limited financial resources, grassroots innovators must turn
to intellectual capital to develop their ideas and use their dynamic capabilities to promote these longlasting discoveries in niche markets. Therefore, this research study used a case study methodology to investigate how marginalized individuals create innovative and sustainable waste management-based
business models through the effective use of intellectual capital and dynamic capabilities. The study covers the existing gap and associates the utilization of Intellectual capital with frugal innovation to craft business models that focus on waste reduction. The study further addresses the
research question of how marginalized individuals can contribute to crafting novel waste management business models. Moreover, this study is a novel contribution to the waste management literature that focuses on the utilization of the 3R concept of Circular economy by marginalized individuals
and crafting sustainable business models in an emerging economy. The findings of the study reveal that, despite obstacles, marginalized people can turn into entrepreneurs and may develop creative solutions and long-lasting business plans, that can cater to efficient waste management in emerging
economies with limited means.
Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Municipal Solid Waste Management Systems: Case Study at Tuy Hoa City
Authors: Huong Bui Thi Thanh , Hoai Nguyen Thi Thu , Tien Nguyen Thi Hanh , Hai Tran Minh , Robinson Tosi , Zurbrügg Christian
Published: December 2024

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas (GHG). Evaluating GHG emissions is one of the actions that must be done in the fight against climate change. However, the quantification of greenhouse gas emissions in Vietnam is limited, especially concerning
the municipal solid waste management systems. Landfilling is the sole method of managing solid waste in Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen province. In this study, the guideline of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC 2006) used to estimate GHG emissions from solid waste management systems.
The baseline calculation shows that the GHG emission is 655.43 kg CO2-eq/tonne of waste landfilled and from transportation about 0.19 kg CO2-eq /tone of waste transported. This is the first study to compile the GHG emission inventory from waste management in Tuy Hoa City. Therefore, the GHG
emission result is intended to assist in the development of successful climate change mitigation strategies.
Underwater Object Detection Based on Spatial Pyramid and Channel Attention
Authors: Yuxin Long
Published: December 2024

In order to solve the problems of low accuracy and high detection delay of conventional object detector in underwater environment, underwater object detection network model based on single-stage target detection is introduced. The specific work is as follows: In order to solve the problem that conventional detectors have low detection accuracy in detecting blurry small targets in underwater scenes due to water quality, a channel spatial attention mechanism is designed, which enables the model to focus more on the feature learning of target objects. This improves the extraction of information within the channel and enhancing the extraction of salient features in cases where the distinction between the foreground and background is not obvious and improves the accuracy on small target in underwater detection. On the basis of the conventional object detector, the spatial pyramid pooling module is designed, which reduces the number of computational parameters required for the extraction of features of the model while maintaining the same receptive field. This improves the inference efficiency of the network, and effectively alleviates the detection delay. The result shows that the improved model can identify underwater targets more accurately, and the detection speed of the model is also improved. The detection accuracy of the model achieved to 80.61% and the FPS achieved to 64.23.
Next-Generation Helmet Detection: A Real-Time Approach with Cutting-Edge Vision Technique
Authors: Sumanta Chatterjee
Published: December 2024

This research work addresses the critical need for improved road safety by developing a real-time motorcycle helmet detection system using advanced machine learning techniques. The system processes video feeds from surveillance cameras to detect helmet compliance and identify violators by detecting number plate information. Utilizing Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) like YOLO, the system ensures accurate detection. It is designed for real-time processing and scalability, seamlessly integrating with existing traffic monitoring infrastructures. Extensive testing on diverse datasets confirms the system’s high accuracy and reliability, marking a significant step toward enhancing road safety through automated helmet detection. Future improvements will focus on increasing availability and expanding applicability to other safety gear.
An ANN-Fuzzy Based Single Phase PWM Rectifier for EV Application
Authors: Shwetha G.
Published: December 2024

With advancements in technology, numerous charging technologies for EV topology has been emerged. Various converters and Recently, several modeling strategies have been set forward to improve these chargers' performance. Among those, most frequent forms of rectifier is pulse width modulation (PWM). The single-phase converter, which transfers electric energy between the grid and battery pack, acts as less harmonic free. Input current can be decreased with PWM rectifiers. This paper proposes a pwm rectifier based on PI,ANN and Fuzzy controllers for control method and also refers Hysteresis and SPWM techniques for modulation purpose.The two stage conversion and battery management system are discussed.Simulation testing are conducted to examine the working of pulse width modulated rectifier in terms of rising time, settling time, power factor, harmonic distortion and efficiency. The experimental laboratory setup is executed to Validate the Results.
Promoting Mental Health among Adolescents in Jammu and Kashmir: The Role of Personal and Social Resources
Authors: Shabila Wani, Bilal Ahmad Lone
Published: December 2024

This study examines the role of personal and social resources—hope, optimism and social support—in promoting mental health among adolescents in Jammu and Kashmir. A mixed-methods approach with a sample of 300 adolescents revealed that these resources significantly improve mental health outcomes, including reduced anxiety and depression and increased life satisfaction. The findings underscore the importance of fostering resilience and social support for adolescent mental well-being.
A Novel Approach of Pi Controller for Speed Regulation of Pmsm by Back Propagated Spiking Neural Network Method based on Slime Mould Algorithm
Authors: Mounir Bouzguenda
Published: December 2024

The efficient control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) is a critical challenge in modern electrical engineering, particularly for applications in renewable energy, automotive systems, and industrial automation. This study explores advanced control strategies for PMSM speed regulation, focusing on sliding mode control, fuzzy logic, neural networks, and optimization-based techniques. The integration of artificial intelligence methods, such as adaptive fuzzy controllers and neural networks, is emphasized for achieving robust and adaptive performance in dynamic environments. Additionally, novel optimization algorithms, including Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Ant Lion Optimizer, are applied to enhance the design of controllers and improve efficiency, reliability, and system stability.
The research further investigates predictive speed control methods and hybrid approaches, highlighting their capacity to address challenges like parameter variations, nonlinearity, and disturbances in PMSM systems. Advanced simulation tools, including MATLAB/Simulink, are employed for the modeling, analysis, and validation of proposed methodologies. Practical implementations in renewable energy systems and electric vehicles demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the studied techniques.
The findings reveal that combining artificial intelligence with traditional control methods significantly improves speed regulation and energy efficiency. This work contributes to the advancement of intelligent motor control systems, providing insights into future research directions and real-world applications. The results promise to enhance the performance of PMSMs in high-demand scenarios.
Nano Bor Nitrür Takviyeli Alüminyum Tozlarının Ultra Yüksek Frekanslı İndüksiyon Sistemi ile Sinterlenmesi
Authors: Çubuk Hıdır Sercan , Mutlu Alper , Çavdar Uğur
Published: December 2024

Yapılan çalışmada, Nano Bor Nitrür takviyeli Alüminyum tozlarına; 2.8 kW güç ve 900 kHz'lik Ultra Yüksek Frekanslı İndüksiyon Sistemi’yle toz sinterlenmesi işlemi yapılmıştır. Nano Bor Nitrür katkılı alüminyum matrisli toz kompozisyonları; 20 bar basınç altında tek eksenli tek tesirli bir kalıp içerisinde soğuk pres makinesi ile sıkıştırılmış, ardından belirlenen parametreler ile sinterlenmiştir. %0.1, %0.5, %1, %2 ve %5 Nano Bor Nitrür takviyeli alüminyum kompozitleri olmak üzere 5 farklı kompozisyonda işlem yapılmıştır. Bu 5 farklı kompozisyonun sinterleme sıcaklığı olarak 600°C, 650°C ve 700°C sıcaklık belirlenmiştir. Bu optimizasyonlar ayrı ayrı olmak üzere 3, 5 ve 10 dakika İndüksiyon Sinterleme işlemine tabi tutulmuştur. Oluşan numuneler, yaklaşık olarak 16.00 mm çapında ve 4.75 mm yüksekliğinde bozuk para benzeri yapıdadır. Sıcaklık, süre ve katkı oranı ile belirlenen 45 adet numunenin üretiminin ardından; bu numunelerin sertlik, yoğunluk, enerji verim ve mikro yapı sonuçları kendi arasında karşılaştırılmış, Nano Bor Nitrür takviyesinin İndüksiyon Sinterleme üzerine etkileri ortaya koyulmuştur.
APHID SURVEILLANCE IN POTATO FIELDS: IMPLICATIONS FOR VIRUS MANAGEMENT AND TUBER QUALITY
Authors: BĂRĂSCU Nina , BĂDĂRĂU Carmen Liliana , CIOLOCA Mihaela
Published: December 2024

Aphids are the most common and effective carriers of plant viruses. The transmission of potato viruses is primarily linked to the activity of winged aphids. This study monitored migratory aphids in a seed potato field during 2020 and 2021, utilizing yellow water pan traps placed at varying distances from the field edge (20, 50, and 80 meters) to gather spatial and temporal data on the activity of winged aphids within the seed potato field. Throughout the monitoring period, 922 aphids from 65 species were identified in 2020, while 2,508 aphids from 84 species were recorded in 2021. In both years, the highest number of aphids was collected from the trap positioned at the edge of the potato crop at 20 meters. Regarding the total abundance of vector aphid populations and species, in 2021 higher values were recorded than in 2020: 1227 vector aphids from 20 species in 2021 compared with 528 vector aphids from 17 species. In comparison to 2020, the level of virus infection in the tested material was highest in 2021 across all varieties, with the most significant increases noted for the PVM and PVY viruses. Aphids play a significant role as viral vectors in potatoes, impacting tuber quality by transmitting several damaging viruses, most notably the potato virus Y (PVY) and potato leafroll virus (PLRV). These viruses, can lead to a range of quality issues in the tubers, such asstarch and dry matter content.
IMPACT OF MILKING TECHNIQUE ON MILK PRODUCTION IN COWS
Authors: COLĂ Mugurel , COLĂ Florica
Published: December 2024

The effect of manual stimulation on milking performance and on some parameters of milk production showed that the average milk production per milking was higher in animals with manual stimulation (12.3 kg) compared to the average milk production in animals without stimulation (12.0 kg).At the same time, the average time per milking in animals with manual stimulation was 4.8 minutes, and in animals without stimulation it was 5.3 minutes (in addition 0.5 minutes). The compositional quality was not affected by the two treatments. There were also no significant differences between the means of fat or protein percentages. The average number of somatic cells in the milk of animals with manual stimulation was 197,000 cells/ml, and in animals without stimulation of 246,000 cells/ml of milk. An increase of 49,000 cells/ml can be observed in animals without stimulation, the difference in this case being significant (p< 0.05). The higher number of somatic cells in unstimulated animals is the result of not removing the first milk jets that contain the highest load of bacteria and somatic cells.Regarding the milk flow, it is 2.56 kg/minute (average milking 1 + milking 2) in animals with stimulation and 2.26 kg/minute in animals without stimulation. The difference between the 2 means was + 0.30 kg/minute, being distinctly significant ( p < 0.01).Regarding the influence of the standard milking routine on milking performance and milk production parameters, it must ensure a uniform treatment for each cow, at each milking, regardless of the stage of lactation, the number of lactations or the person performing the milking. Almost 15-25% of the total milk secreted by the mammary gland represents residual milk, also called complementary milk. In the research carried out in the animals of the first group, residual milk represented 15.48% of the total milk produced by the mammary gland and 14.72% in the animals of the second group.The residual milk fat percentage was 9.38% in group 1 animals and 9.42% in group 2 animals.
DETERMINATION OF NITROGEN UTILISATION AND NITROGEN UPTAKE EFFICIENCY OF SOME WHEAT GENOTYPES UNDER LIMITED NITROGEN CONDITIONS
Authors: DİNÇ Yakup , ÖRÇEN Nesrin
Published: December 2024

Wheat is one of the most important human foods in Turkey and the most important nutrient of wheat plant is nitrogen. Since the green revolution in wheat variety breeding, high nitrogen high yielding varieties have been bred. Nitrogen resources of our world are limited, the use of excess nitrogen fertilisers for years has caused environmental pollution. It is also one of the important costs in wheat farming. There is a need to breed new wheat varieties that will reduce the use of nitrogen fertiliser. In order to reduce the damage to the environment and economic damage to the producer, it is important to breed high yielding varieties that require less nitrogen fertiliser. Otherwise, the cost of nitrogen fertiliser and the depletion of its reserve will negatively affect wheat production. A total of 7 genotypes including 4 local bread wheat genotypes, 2 durum wheat varieties (svevo, fırat93), 1 local siyez wheat collected from the villages of the Southeastern Anatolia region which is the homeland of wheat plant were used. The experiment was established according to split-plot design with 4 nitrogen doses and four replications. Nitrogen uptake efficiency and nitrogen utilisation efficiency were inversely proportional to nitrogen dose and nitrogen uptake efficiency increased as nitrogen dose decreased. Increasing nitrogen doses had an inverse effect on nitrogen uptake efficiency and the nitrogen dose with the highest nitrogen uptake efficiency was in the lowest nitrogen dose application. The genotype with the highest value among the local genotypes was GYE4.
Gender Identity and Literary Expression: Examining the intersection of literature and sociocultural shifts
Authors: Budilova Oleksandra , Volkova Maryna , Honsalies-Munis Svitlana , Aksiutina Tetiana , Vovkodav Oksana
Published: December 2024

This study explores how perceptions of gender identity have evolved by analyzing works from different cultural and historical contexts in English, American, and Ukrainian literature. The research seeks to connect gender roles with literature, highlighting the diversity of identity expressions and their impact on the development of gender awareness. The study employed various qualitative research methods, including content analysis, inductive reasoning, and comparative analysis. Literary works by notable authors such as Virginia Woolf, Charlotte Brontë, and Olha Kobylianska were analyzed. The findings show an evolution in the portrayal of gender roles and identity in literature, moving from rigid Victorian-era stereotypes to more complex, realistic, and diverse representations in modern works. Women authors were key in this shift, challenging gender norms and amplifying marginalized voices. The analysis of Woolf's A Room of One's Own and Kobylianska's He and She reveals unique yet complementary approaches to exploring gender issues within their cultural contexts. Literature has been a strong platform for expressing and shaping views on gender identity. The study's findings suggest that the evolution of gender roles in literature mirrors broader societal changes, with modern authors often challenging traditional stereotypes and showing the complexity of gender experiences. Including Ukrainian literary heritage in the analysis offers valuable insights into the diverse cultural perspectives on gender identity. This research adds to the growing field of gender studies and the connection between literature and identity. By examining how gender is represented in works from different cultural traditions, the study provides a deeper understanding of literature's influence on the development of gender awareness. The findings can inform educational programs, literary analyses, and future research on the important role literature plays in addressing gender issues and promoting inclusivity and equality.
Exploring the Dynamic Interplay of National Identity and Linguoculture in Kyrgyzstan: A study of cultural symbols, language adaptation, and identity transmission
Authors: Ysmailova Raikan , Akmatova Ainisa , Ysmayilova Burulkan , Arzymatova Zhamila , Turgunbaeva Zhyldyz
Published: December 2024

This study aims to identify the key components shaping national identity through linguistic expressions. It explores how linguistic elements, cultural symbols, and historical contexts influence the development and preservation of national identity in Kyrgyzstan. The researchers used various methods, including comparative analysis, the biographical method, and content analysis. The results show that historical changes and socio-cultural shifts in Kyrgyzstan have significantly impacted the development of linguistic patterns and symbols of national identity. Additionally, the nomadic lifestyle and the adoption of Islam have added unique aspects to Kyrgyz linguoculture. The colonial past, changes in power, and the transformation of the political environment after 1991 have also influenced the evolution of the language’s vocabulary and meaning. The study highlighted that linguistic elements such as proverbs, sayings, and metaphors are crucial for preserving and passing down national values. At the same time, folk tales and legends play a key role in shaping the cultural identity of the Kyrgyz people. The study also included a comparative analysis of four literary works: Aitmatov’s Cassandra’s Tavro, Maurice’s La Loi des mâles, Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front, and Eco’s Il nome della rosa. It examined the specific features of inspiration, the reflection of values, cultural aspects, national symbols, and motifs, as well as the expression of national identity in each of these novels. The findings show that all the works are deeply influenced by cultural and historical factors that have shaped the development and expression of nationality through literature. Through language, folk images, and symbols, the authors highlight the unique characteristics of their linguistic cultures and promote a sense of belonging to their national group. The practical significance of the study lies in its insights into how literary expressions of language and culture can help preserve the national identity in an increasingly multicultural and globalized world. These results emphasize the important role of literature in fostering cultural understanding and intercultural dialogue, as well as its potential to promote respect for diverse traditions and values.
CRITERIA FOR PERCOLATION THRESHOLD IN DISCRETE MICROSTRUCTURAL MODELS OF CEMENT PASTE
Authors: KRAVCHENKO V.
Published: December 2024

Currently discrete models of the cement paste microstructure consist of a set of elementary cubic cells called voxels are widely used to evaluate thermodynamic and mechanical characteristics of cement-based composites. One of the important states of the hydrated cement system is percolation of the solid phase at which a transition from a plastic state to a solid state occurs. In percolation theory, this point is called the percolation threshold. The percolation threshold plays an important role in predicting thermodynamic and mechanical characteristics of cement-based composites.
The classical approach for evaluating the percolation threshold in discrete models of cement paste is based on the burning algorithm. However, this approach leads to high variability of the percolation threshold in hydrated cement systems causing significant data distortion in the predicted characteristics of cement-based composites.
This article presents refined criteria for the percolation threshold of the solid phase in discrete models of cement paste, which facilitates to reduce the degree of scatter in percolation threshold values.
MODELING OF MOISTURE TRANSPORT IN EARLY-AGE CEMENT PASTE
Authors: KRAVCHENKO V.
Published: December 2024

The existing approaches to modeling the moisture transport in early-age cement paste are based on the Richards equation, the key parameter of which is the moisture diffusion coefficient. To compute it, it is necessary to find expressions that link capillary pressure with the moisture content in the pore medium. For these purposes, the phenomenological models of van Genuchten are most often taken. The approach like that is not efficient, since such phenomenological models call for experimental data for fitting the necessary parameters.
In this article, instead of the phenomenological models of Van Genuchten, it is proposed to use the thermodynamic equilibrium conditions in the pore medium based on the size pore distribution of cement paste, constituting it from a single structural parameter, an approximate estimate that can be received from existing computational models of the microstructure development of cement paste, which makes it possible not to carry out experimental researches for fitting the necessary parameters.
THERMOECONOMIC OPTIMIZATION NUMERICAL METHOD OF VENTILATION UNITS WITH RECUPERATIVE HEAT EXCHANGERS
Authors: ZAFATAYEU V. , KARALIOVA T.
Published: December 2024

A thermoeconomic optimization method of ventilation units with recuperative heat exchangers is proposed, which allows comparing the efficiency indicators of recuperative heat exchangers with different designs of the heat exchange surface. It is noted that it is inexpedient to select a single generalized optimality criterion and derive an analytical expression for it due to the need to take into account a large amount of discretely changing factors and introduce restrictions to them.
PERFORMANCE BASED DESIGN METHODOLOGY FOR VERIFICATION THE ROBUSTNESS OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS IN ACCIDENTAL DESIGN SITUATIONS. PART 2
Authors: TUR A.
Published: December 2024

Approaches to the design and/or checking of structural systems in accidental design situation included in pre-scriptive regulatory and technical documents not only do not have a single/uniform methodological basis, but in some cases establish unrelated verification criteria and safety formats. With regard to checking of structural systems in accidental design situations, the most rational approach to design can be considered based on the response/behavior (per-formance based design) of a structural system or, in other words, the output result (outcomes-based design), the general provisions of which for the design conditions of RC – structural systems are set out in fib MC 2020. According to this document, performance-based design is an engineering approach to the design of building elements based on agreed design goals and objectives, engineering analysis and quantitative assessment of the compliance of alternatives with the set design goals and objectives using accepted engineering tools, methodologies and criteria for acceptance of the out-put/outcomes result. The article presents the main provisions of the new paradigm of designing constructive systems based on the output result.
THE INFLUENCE OF CHEMICAL ADDITIVES ON THE PROPERTIES OF WALL BLOCKS MADE OF WHEAT STRAW
Authors: YAGUBKIN А. , BAKATOVICH А.
Published: December 2024

The article presents for the first time in the Republic of Belarus the results of studies of chemical additives affecting the physical and mechanical properties of wheat straw blocks. The subject of the study is the physical and mechanical properties of the cement component and wall blocks made of wheat straw. Based on the experiment and the analysis of its results, compositions for the manufacture of structural and heat-insulating blocks made of wheat straw were proposed and patented. Structural and heat-insulating blocks on these compositions are recommended for use in laying walls of one- and two-story buildings. The results of the study can be used to select compositions in the production of building materials and products from plant materials, in the educational process of construction specialties of universities.
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION BY ARTIFICIAL MINERAL FIBERS AEROSOLS ON THE HEALTH OF WORKERS WHEN PERFORMING HEAT INSULATION WORKS
Authors: ZUYEVA H. , BULAUKA Y.
Published: December 2024

An assessment of both the a priori and a posteriori components of professional risk for thermal insulation workers inhaling air contaminated with aerosols of artificial mineral fibers when performing work on thermal insulation of equipment and pipelines was performed. It was determined that the a priori level of professional risk for thermal insulation workers when performing thermal insulation work for the dust factor varies from medium (significant) to high (hard to bear) risk. The results of studies on the posteriori component of professional risk showed consistently high levels for the profession under study, which necessitates the development of modern effective measures to minimize the impact of fine dust of mineral and glass wool on the health of workers when performing thermal insulation work in order to reduce the risk of developing work-related and occupational diseases.
How government expenditure and trade openness affect foreign direct investment: Evidence from dynamic panel estimations
Authors: Tuan Pham Nhat , Phuong Phan Thi Thanh , Khoa Duong Dang
Published: December 2024

The main objective of this study is to examine the effects of government expenditure and trade openness on foreign direct investments. Our sample includes 992 annual observations from 32 high and middle-income countries from 1990 to 2020. We employ the dynamic system Generalized Method of Moments to overcome heteroskedasticity and endogeneity issues. Our findings suggest that trade openness and government expenditures positively affect FDI inflows. The study recommends that the implementation of reasonable macroeconomic policy, along with the planning of investment strategies and some government interventions, will improve the efficiency of receiving foreign investment flows into the country.
Response of Date Palm Trees (Phoenix dactylifera L.) to Treatment with Boron and Silica Sol Nutrient Solution under Saline Growing Conditions
Authors: Faisal Hassan A. , Abdullah Abdul Samad Aboud , Lafta Hzaa Ahmed Y.
Published: December 2024

The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of different concentrations of boron 0, 100, and 200 mg L-1 and silica sol nutritional solutions 0, 3, and 6 mL L-1 on Khadrawi date palm trees in the presence of salt conditions. The results demonstrated that the spray treatment with boron at 200 mg L-1 and the spray treatment with silica sol nutrient solution at a level of 6 ml L-1 exhibited significant superiority. These treatments resulted in the highest values for various parameters including the concentration of mineral elements such as potassium, silicon, and boron, the ratio of potassium to sodium, the membrane stability index, the increase in activity of the peroxidase enzyme in leaves, the increase in the percentage of set, maturity, shoot weight, and total fruit yield. In contrast, the comparison treatment obtained the lowest values for these parameters. The treatments (boron at 200 mg L-1 and silica sol 6 mL L-1) decreased significantly, recording the lowest values in the concentration of sodium, chlorine, amino acids, proline, and ionic leakage of potassium ions in the leaves, while the comparison treatment recorded the highest values for the same traits. The interference between the two study factors significantly affected most of the studied traits.
Improve Growth and Productivity of Fig Trees (Ficus carica L.) by Using Natural Compounds.
Authors: Ibrahim Zulaikha Ramadhan , Abdulqader Shaymaa Mahfodh , Mayi Azad Ahmed
Published: December 2024

This study was carried out to study the effect of Urtica Dioica, Prosopis Farcta and humic acid and their interactions on the growth and productivity of fig trees. The trees were treated with three levels of foliar spray with each of Urtica Dioica at 0, 150 and 300 mg L-1 and the Prosopis Farcta at 0, 150 and 300 mg L-1, and humic acid 0, 200 and 300 mg L-1. Treatments were applied twice. The first foliar spray was applied on May 1st, 2022, and the second one on June 1st, 2022. One tree was used for each experimental unit in a factorial experiment with three replications. The research came to the following results: foliar spray with Urtica Dioica, especially at 300 mg L-1 led to a significant increase in all studied characters (leaf area, leaves carbohydrate, TSS, fruit weight and total yield) except total chlorophyll content and total acidity. Foliar spraying of Prosopis Farcta at 300 mg L-1 led to a significant increase in all studied characters (total chlorophyll content, leaf area, leaves carbohydrate, TSS, fruit weight and total yield) except total acidity.Foliar spraying of humic acid at 300 mg L-1 led to a significant increase in some studied characters (leaf area, leaves carbohydrate, TSS, fruit weight). There was a significant rise in the binary and triple interactions of the study treatments on all the traits examined, particularly at high study factor levels (300 mg L-1 Urtica Dioica, 300 mg L-1 Prosopis Farcta and 300 mg L-1 Humic acid).
Jogos Educativos em Química: Uma Revisão Sistemática nos Anais do SBGAMES
Authors: Nascimento Ayrton Matheus da Silva , Leite Bruno Silva
Published: December 2024

O ensino de conceitos na Química, em alguns tópicos, é considerado muito complexo, ao visar a abstração de átomos, moléculas e representações que dificultam a sua compreensão. Diante disso, oportunizar experiências pedagógicas no que tange a utilização de Jogos Educativos Digitais (JED) pode contribuir para superar as lacunas existentes no contexto escolar. Por outro lado, os JED estão sendo inseridos no âmbito escolar para contribuir no processo de construção de conceitos. Nesse sentido, conhecer o foco das pesquisas sobre JED no ensino de Química se revela promissor. Desse modo, esta pesquisa investigou a partir de uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura, em cinco etapas, qual tem sido o cerne dos artigos científicos publicados sobre jogos digitais no ensino de Química nos anais do Simpósio Brasileiro de Jogos e Entretenimento (SBGames) no período de 2008 a 2022. Os resultados mostram que existe uma pequena parte das pesquisas em JED em Química direcionadas a elaboração, aplicação e reflexão desses jogos. Os dados revelam também que embora se observe um número aparentemente crescente de publicações relativas aos JED, ainda são poucos os trabalhos que discutem sobre os aportes teóricos utilizados no desenvolvimento do JED revelando a necessidade de as pesquisas aprofundarem acerca das teorias de aprendizagem que ancoram seus jogos. Acredita-se que esta pesquisa abre caminhos para novas investigações que visem a utilização de aporte teórico-metodológico desde a elaboração, aplicação e reflexão do jogo digital no processo de construção de conhecimento.
A WebQuest como Ferramenta no Ensino e Aprendizagem dos Modelos Atômicos: Uma Experiência no Ensino Remoto
Authors: Dos Santos Alda Ernestina , Tamiasso Martinhon Priscila , Sousa Célia
Published: December 2024

Frente ao avanço e a inserção das Tecnologias Digitais de Informação e Comunicação (TDIC) no ensino, bem como suas inúmeras contribuições à educação, o computador tornou-se uma ferramenta importante auxiliando o processo de construção do conhecimento, sendo a Química uma das disciplinas beneficiadas. Com a implementação do ensino remoto muitos professores se viram repentinamente diante de grandes obstáculos, dentre eles a falta de capacitação para uso das TDIC, bem como a necessidade de se pensar em estratégias efetivas para que a qualidade dos processos de ensino e aprendizagem fosse preservada. Neste artigo relatamos as experiências vivenciadas diante à adoção e aplicação da WebQuest como estratégia voltada ao ensino e aprendizagem dos modelos atômicos por estudantes do 1º ano de um curso Técnico Integrado ao Ensino Médio de uma Instituição Federal do interior do estado de Minas Gerais. As atividades foram desenvolvidas de forma remota e ao final da WebQuest foi aplicado um questionário cujos resultados revelaram a satisfação dos estudantes com a metodologia adotada. A WebQuest proposta mostrou-se uma metodologia de ensino com potencial de auxiliar para uma melhor compreensão dos conceitos relacionados à estrutura atômica, os quais são fundamentais para a aprendizagem da Química.
香港學校性教育規定之反思
Authors: 晏涵文 晏涵文
Published: December 2024

香港教育局於2024年8月在其初中「公民、經濟與社會科」支援教材，提及學生須學習「堅決拒絕婚前性行為」，引發爭議。筆者認為，延後發生性行為是青少年性健康重要指標之一，但價值觀的建立必須由當事人自己做成決定而非以社會規準強加規範。筆者以禁慾（Abstinence）、忠誠（Be faithful）、保險套（use a Condom）的ABC三道防線，對應國際目前三種性教育模式做成比較表，並呼應UNESCO的全面性教育（Comprehensive Sexuality Education, CSE）及台灣的108課綱，說明學習健康行為科學，如「做決定技能」之重要性。

 

In August 2024, a Hong Kong Education Bureau’s supplementary material for secondary school’s "Civic, Economic, and Social Studies" class, mentioning that students should learn to "firmly reject premarital sexual behavior" sparked debates. The author argued that delaying sexual activity is an important indicator of adolescent sexual health, but the establishment of sexual values should be a decision made by adolescents themselves rather than being imposed by societal norms. The author used the ABC framework—Abstinence, Be faithful, and Condom- to compare three international models of sexuality education. This discussion aligns with UNESCO’s Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and Taiwan’s 108 Curriculum Guidelines, emphasizing the importance of learning health behavioral science, such as decision-making skills.

 
末期病人撤除維生醫療之經驗分析
Authors: 陳雅琳 陳雅琳 , Ya-Lin Chen 鄭鈺郿 , Yu-Mei Jeng 呂美卿 , IMei-Ching Liu 陳美如 , Mei-Ju Chen 林雅莉 , 洪啓峯 洪啓峯
Published: December 2024

研究目的：本研究旨在分析某區域醫院撤除維生醫療之分析。材料與方法：本文為回溯性研究，收集北部某區域醫院2016年3月至2023年12月符合末期會診安寧共同照護（簡稱安寧共照），撤除維生醫療之病人為對象，分析其過程及結果。結果：共208位病人撤除維生醫療，男性95位，女性113位，平均年齡為83.2±12.1歲，病人疾病以腎衰竭最多達68位，本研究中由家屬簽署不施行心肺復甦術暨維生醫療同意書達187位，撤除項目以氣管內管最多有54位，撤除維生醫療後病人平均死亡時間為4.95 ± 7.8日，撤除後結案原因以死亡佔最多數171位(82.2%)；撤除後未死亡人數共計37位，其中以轉居家安寧13位(6.3%)最多最終收案後平均死亡時間為6.7 ± 8.6日，本院區未設置腫瘤及安寧病房，撤除維生醫療診斷以非癌居多佔83.2%故撤除地點也已病房佔多數，非安寧病房之醫護人員除一般性照顧外，如何以病人為中心的提供靈性方面及臨終照顧等即時性服務，安寧療護如何在非特定場所及有限資源下，讓病人及家屬也能獲得身、心、靈的照護，結果可做為在職教育及非安寧病房病人照護之參考。

 

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the process and outcomes of withdraw-ing life-sustaining treatment (LST) in a regional hospital. Methods and Methods: This retrospective study collected data from patients who met the criteria for pallia-tive shared care and underwent withdrawal of LST at a regional hospital in northern Taiwan between March 2016 and December 2023. The processes and outcomes were analyzed. Results: A total of 208 patients withdrew LST, including 95 males and 113 females, with a mean age of 83.2 ± 12.1 years. The most common underlying disease was renal failure (68 patients). In 187 cases, family members signed the consent form for withholding cardiopulmonary resuscitation and LST. The most frequently withdrawn intervention was endotracheal intubation (54 patients). The average time from LST withdrawal to death was 4.95 ± 7.8 days. The majority of patients (171, 82.2%) died after LST withdrawal, while 37 patients survived, with 13 (6.3%) dis-charged for home palliative care. The average time from LST withdrawal to death for those discharged was 6.7 ± 8.6 days. The hospital or this study does not have dedicated oncology or palliative care units, most LST withdrawals occurred in gen-eral wards, predominantly for non-cancer diagnoses (83.2%). While general nursing care was provided, the delivery of patient-centered spiritual and end-of-life care ser-vices in non-palliative settings with limited resources remains a challenge. The findings can inform in-service education and care for terminally ill patients in non-palliative wards.

 
學齡前發展遲緩兒童精熟動機水準及與氣質之關聯
Authors: 黃素英 黃素英 , 騫心曼 騫心曼
Published: December 2024

背景與目的：精熟技能的動機與兒童能力及就學準備有重要關聯，發展遲緩兒童需要經常學習具挑戰性任務，了解發展遲緩兒童精熟動機特徵及影響動機的因素有助於促進學習。本研究目的為透過組間與組內差異比較，檢驗學齡前發展遲緩兒童的精熟動機特徵，以及檢驗氣質與精熟動機的關聯。方法：以85對親子為研究對象，其中40對為發展遲緩組，45對為典型發展組(兒童年齡為1.5 至 4.58 歲)。照顧者透過動機問卷評量所有兒童在認知物件、粗動作、社會互動領域及精熟愉悅、遇挑戰負向反應等動機指標；以個別化程序測量發展遲緩兒童的認知能力，並由照顧者以兒童早期行為問卷評量兒童的氣質。結果：發展遲緩兒童在大多數精熟動機指標皆顯著低於典型發展兒童；發展遲緩兒童展現較高的粗動作、與成人互動動機及精熟愉悅的組內動機優勢，兒童在外向騰動性及主動控制動的氣質，顯著正向預測這些動機優勢。結論：學齡前發展遲緩兒童有其精熟動機的脆弱性及內部優勢動機，而氣質與其精熟動機特徵有重要關聯。偵測發展遲緩兒童的動機與氣質將有助於發展促進其參與的策略。

 

Background and purpose: Mastery motivation makes important contributions to children’s competence and school readiness. Children with developmental delay need to learn challenging tasks, so understanding the characteristics of their mastery motivation and the factors associated with it might increase their engagement. The aims of this study were to examine the characteristics of mastery motivation in pre-schoolers with developmental delay, and, by intergroup and intragroup comparison, examine the associations between temperament and mastery motivation for pre-schoolers with developmental delay. Methods: Eighty-five child-caregiver dyads participated, with forty dyads in the developmental delay group and forty-five in the typical development group (age from 1.5 to 4.58 years). The Dimensions of Mastery Questionnaire was rated by caregivers to assess all children’s indicators of mastery motivation. cognitive/object, gross motor, social-interaction persistence with others, and expressive indicators of mastery of pleasure and negative emotions in reaction to challenges. The Early Children Behavior Questionnaire was completed by the caregivers to provide data on the children’s temperament, and cognitive ability was collected in the developmental delay group. Results: Children with developmental delay had lower levels of mastery motivation on most of the instrumental domains and indicators of the expressive aspect than conference group. They showed their strength on domains of gross motor, social interaction with adults, and mastery pleasure and surgency/extraversion and effortful control of temperament had posi-tive associations with their mastery motivation. Conclusion: Preschoolers with de-velopmental delay showed vulnerable in mastery motivation and their temperament have important associations with their mastery motivation. To detect children’s mastery motivation and temperament could be used to develop strategies to promote their engagement.
РЕСТАВРАЦИЯ КЕРАМИЧЕСКИХ КАЛЫПОВ ЦАРЕВСКОГО ГОРОДИЩА
Authors:  Нуретдинова А.Р. ,  Ахметова Е.А. ,  Мальгинова Д.Э. ,  Низамова Л.М. ,  Хаертдинова Г.Ф.
Published: December 2024

Реставрация четырех керамических калыпов (матриц) с территории раскопа II–1968 г. Царевского городища из собрания Археологического музея Казанского (Приволжского) федерального университета была предпринята в 2020 г. Калыпы — одна из разновидностей технической керамики, встречающейся при раскопках средневековых памятников Поволжья. Процесс реставрации включил в себя такие реставрационные мероприятия, как очистка поверхности от загрязнений, расшивка клеевых швов, склейка, мастиковка швов, локальное восполнение утрат, тонировка.

The article describes the restoration of four ceramic qualips (matrix molds) from the Excavation II–1968 site of  the Tsarevskoye settlement in  the collection of  the Archaeological Museum of  Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University. Qalips are a type of technical ceramics found during excavations of medieval monuments in the Volga region. The restoration process included such restoration measures as cleaning the surface of dirt, adhesive seam sealing, gluing, sealing joints with mastics, partial damage repair, retouching.
РЕСТАВРАЦИЯ И ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ РОСПИСЕЙ ПО ДЕРЕВУ НА АТРИБУТАХ ПРАЗДНИЧНОЙ КУЛЬТУРЫ XVII–XVIII вв. (парадные кареты и лодки, маскарадные сани)
Authors:  Соловьева С.Н.
Published: December 2024

Особенности исследования и реставрации росписей на атрибутах праздничной культуры (парадные кареты и лодки, маскарадные сани) заключаются в том, что в этой области особую роль играет совместная работа над памятником реставраторов, музейных научных сотрудников, экспозиционеров, историков и искусствоведов. Рассматриваемый отечественный и западноевропейский опыт крупных реставрационных проектов позволяет выделить ключевые направления в исследовании и реставрации росписей как части комплекса разнообразных техник декорирования предметов экипажного дела.

The specificity of research into and restoration of paintings found in attributes of festive culture (such as ceremonial carriages and barges, masquerade sledges) lies in the need of a multi-faceted approach and a combined effort from restorers, museum researchers, exhibition organisers and exhibitors, art historians and art critics who must be willing to share their knowledge and expertise. The article offers examples of  Russian and West European experience of  large restoration projects and outlines key directions of research into restoration of paintings on wood in ceremonial carriages as one in a variety of techniques of decoration in the domain of horse-drawn vehicles.
МЕТОДИКА СТАБИЛИЗАЦИИ АКТИВНОЙ КОРРОЗИИ НА КОМПЛЕКСНЫХ АРХЕОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ПРЕДМЕТАХ, СОЧЕТАЮЩИХ МЕДНЫЕ СПЛАВЫ С ФРАГМЕНТАМИ МАТЕРИАЛОВ ОРГАНИЧЕСКОГО ПРОИСХОЖДЕНИЯ
Authors:  Мурзина С.Р. ,  Буршнева С.Г.
Published: December 2024

Методика реставрации комплексных археологических находок, в  которых помимо предметов из медных сплавов имеются неразрывно связанные с ними фрагменты изделий из сухих органических материалов (древесины, кожи, текстиля), разработана с учетом сложности сохранения памятников подобного рода. Наиболее сложный вариант сохранности характеризуется наличием активной коррозии металла и недопустимостью проведения демонтажа органики. В таких условиях стандартный метод стабилизации активной коррозии археологических находок из медных сплавов путем интенсивной горячей промывки в дистиллированной воде оказывается неприемлем, в связи с чем используются альтернативные способы, в том числе метод Розенберга и запечатывание очагов активной коррозии оксидом серебра. Результативность применения данных методов представлена на примере отреставрированных древних изделий — предметов вооружения и бытового инвентаря представителей тагарской археологической культуры могильника Смирновка (Республика Хакасия).

The methodology for conservation of archaeological finds that contain both copper alloys and related fragments of items from dry organic materials (wood, leather, textiles) was developed taking into account the challenges that preservation of monuments of this kind poses. The most difficult case is conservation of copper-organic artefacts with active metal corrosion in combination with the impossibility of removing the organic matter. In this case the common method of stabilising active corrosion by intensive washing in hot distilled water cannot be used. Alternative methods are used instead, including the Rosenberg method and sealing active corrosion pits with silver oxide. The effectiveness of  application of  these alternative methods is demonstrated through the example of restoration of archaeological items: ancient weapons and domestic implements of the Tagar archaeological culture found on the Smirnovka 4 burial ground in the Republic of Khakassia, Russia.
АБСТРАКТНЫЕ ГЕОМЕТРИЧЕСКИЕ ФОРМЫ В СОВРЕМЕННЫХ ТЕКСТИЛЬНЫХ АРТ-ОБЪЕКТАХ И ИНСТАЛЛЯЦИЯХ
Authors:  Цветкова Н.Н.
Published: December 2024

Использование абстрактных геометрических форм в произведениях современного художественного текстиля (арт-объектах и инсталляциях) представляется актуальным приемом. Художественный текстиль первой половины ХХ в. развивался параллельно с новыми авангардными живописными тенденциями. В настоящее время вопросы взаимного влияния абстрактной живописи и декоративного оформления в художественном текстиле рассматриваются искусствоведами, однако этой проблеме все еще уделяется недостаточно внимания. Во второй половине ХХ в. текстиль вышел с плоскости в пространство. Появились скульптуры, арт-объекты и инсталляции из мягких материалов. В настоящее время использование абстрактно-геометрических форм как в плоских, так и в объемно-пространственных произведениях художественного текстиля остается одним из популярных способов самовыражения художника. Применение абстрактно-геометрических форм в текстильных арт-объектах и инсталляциях второй половины ХХ — начала ХХI в. на примере крупномасштабных работ и текстильной миниатюры — актуальная задача исследования.

Using abstract geometric shapes in modern art textiles (art objects and installations) seems to be a trendy technique. In the first half of 20th century art textiles developed in parallel with new avant-garde painting trends. Although the mutual influence of abstract painting and textile arts is being addressed by art historians, more attention needs to be paid to this problem. In the second half of the 20th century textiles shifted from plane to volume with the emergence of soft sculpture, three-dimensional textile art objects and installations. Currently, abstract geometric shapes are used both in two- and three-dimensional works of textile art and remain characteristic of artistic self-expression. The present article seeks to discuss how abstract geometric shapes has been used in textile art objects and installations from the second half of the 20th century to the early 21st century and to provide examples of modern large-scale textile works and textile miniatures.