bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study of the properties of the metal deposited with flux-cored wire of the Fe‒C‒Si‒Мn‒Сr‒W‒V system.
Authors: Kryukov R. E. , Usol’tsev A. A. , Kozyrev N. A. , Zhukov A. V., , Kibko N. V.
Published: November 2023

Alloys of the Fe‒C‒Si‒Мn‒Сr‒W‒V system widely used for hot-rolling roll repairs provide high resistance of the deposited layer against abrasion, but its thermal endurance is relatively low. It is shown that in order to ensure the quality of roll repair, it is necessary to improve the composition of the flux-cored wire charge and the technology of their use. It is proposed to reduce the structural heterogeneity of the deposited metal the use of flux-cored wire of the type PP-Np-35V9X3SF. The influence of the introduction of carbon-fluorinated elements and titanium on hydrogen concentration, microstructure, level of pollution by non-metallic inclusions, grain size, hardness and rate of wear of the deposited metal layer was evaluated. The data on the chemical composition of the deposited layer, the content of non-metallic inclusions in it, the microstructure of the deposited metal, depending on the content of titanium in the flux-cored wire, are presented. It was found that an increase the concentration of titanium increases the hardness of the deposited layer and reduces the rate of wear (abrasion) of samples. The effect on the level of contamination of the studied fused layers with oxide inclusions was not revealed. Increasing the hydrogen content in the deposited layer re-duces its hardness and increases the rate of wear of the deposited layer. Increasing the content of titanium in the depos-ited layer helps to reduce the size of the martensite needles, as well as the size of the former austenite grain. The de-pendencies of HRC hardness and wear resistance on the content of titanium and hydrogen in the deposited layer were established
Core mixture based on modified lignosulfonate.
Authors: Firstov A. P. , Shevchenko O. I.
Published: November 2023

Technical lignosulfonates (LST) are a by-product in the production of cellulose by the sulfite method. Lignosulphonates are the third most widely used binder in foundries (after clay and liquid glass). They are used for rawforming, dryforming, making rods in heated tooling, non-stick paints, etc. Molding mixtures with only one LST are not used, as they have low strength due to the occurrence of stresses and cracks in the films of this binder. In addition, LST, like all water-soluble binders, have a suspended hygroscopicity, which reduces thestrength of the rod (mold) during storage. However, when hydrophobic additives are introduced into the LST, the latter disadvantage decreas-es.Previously, calcium hydrosulfate (cooking acid with a calcium base) was used for sulfite cooking of cellulose and calcium lignosulfanates were in the LST. Now mainly cooking acids with sodium mixed with Ca–Na are used, and an-yway, the strength properties for mixtures are insufficient. In order to eliminate these disadvantages, plasticisers and modifiers are added to LST. For forming raw, dry and making rods, LST with a sodium base is used, lignosulfonate modified with hexavalent chromium (CrO3) is used, clay mixtures are introduced, LST is used with other binders, as a combined binder (for example, USK). The aim of the work is to develop a modifying additive based on the binder LST-USK, a component of the core mixture used at JSC “NTKRZ”, which is not inferior to the known core compositions, with its subsequent possible use in production. As a second additive, and the possibility of introducing it in production, the composition of the core mixture with sunflower oil was tested on the casting radiator MS-140-M2-500.
History of blast furnace blowers.
Authors: Klyagin G. S. , Biryukov А. B. , Sidorov V. A.
Published: November 2023

The development of blowers is inextricably linked with the stages of the history of technology and blast furnace production. The amount of blast is one of the main parameters of cast iron production, determining the size and performance of the blast furnace. Consideration of the issues of changing the design and drive of blowers starts from the natural draft and wedged leather bellows. The use of a horse-drawn drive or a water co-scaffold made it possible to increase the amount of air supplied to the furnace. The important event in the development of blowers was the advent of a steam engine, which made it possible to ensure industrial steel production in the middle of the XIX century. A fundamental change in the design of blowers occurred during the transition from reciprocating machines to centrifugal machines ‒ turboblowers powered by a steam turbine drive. Various design solutions of blowers of the transition period of the beginning of the XX century are considered, on the example of the technical equipment of the blower station of the Donetsk Metallurgical Plant (the plant of the Novorossiysk Society). Modern blower machine designs and characteristics are shown. It is noted that the cessation of the increase in the volume of created blast furnaces is associated with the achievement of the capacity limit of blowers. It is noted that in a number of cases, on the basis of technical and economic calculations, the possibility of obtaining a higher level of energy efficiency of the process of supplying blast to a blast furnace is substantiated when gas-tubine installations operating on blast-furnace gas are used to drive a turboblower. Some increase in the efficiency of the blast furnace process can be obtained, by considering the operation of a complex of devices: a turbo blower, an air heater, an air piping system.
Reduction of hydrogen absorption into materials of membrane electrode assemblies in hydrogen generators
Authors: Lebedeva M. V. , Ragutkin A. V. , Sidorov I. M. , Yashtulov N. A.
Published: November 2023

Objectives. To investigate the possibility of preventing hydrogen absorption into the functional structural materials of hydrogen-generating membrane electrode assemblies based on porous nickel, carbon black, and reduced graphene oxide with platinum–nickel and palladium–nickel nanoparticles.

Methods. The hydrogen absorption into materials of membrane electrode assemblies of alkaline electrolyzers was evaluated using an electrolyzer with variable temperature, reagent feed rate, and gas content.

Results. The study established the need to use reduced graphene oxide, in order to reduce hydrogen absorption and degradation of hydrogen-generating membrane electrode assemblies.

Conclusions. The service life test results and performance of the designed variants of prototypes of membrane electrode assemblies with nanostructured electrodes based on reduced graphene oxide, preventing hydrogen absorption into functional materials and their degradation, demonstrated the creation of hydrogen generators with high energy efficiency shows potential.
Principles of creating a digital twin prototype for the process of alkylation of benzene with propylene based on a neural network
Authors: Kichatov K. G. , Prosochkina T. R. , Vorobyova I. S.
Published: November 2023

Objectives. To identify the principles of creating digital twins of an operating technological unit along the example of the process of liquid-phase alkylation of benzene with propylene, and to establish the sequence of stages of formation of a digital twin, which can be applied to optimize oil and gas chemical production.

Methods. The chemical and technological system consisting of reactor, mixer, heat exchangers, separator, rectification columns, and pump is considered as a complex high-level system. Data was acquired in order to describe the functioning of the isopropylbenzene production unit. The main parameters of the process were calculated by simulation modeling using UniSim® Design software. A neural network model was developed and trained. The influence of various factors of the reaction process of alkylation, separation of reaction products, and evaluation of economic factors providing market interest of the industrial process was also considered. The adequacy of calculations was determined by statistics methods. A microcontroller prototype of the process was created.

Results. A predictive neural network model and its creation algorithm for the process of benzene alkylation was developed. This model can be loaded into a microcontroller to allow for real-time determination of the economic efficiency of plant operation and automated optimization depending on the following factors: composition of incoming raw materials; the technological mode of the plant; the temperature mode of the process; and the pressure in the reactor.

Conclusions. The model of a complex chemicotechnological system of cumene production, created and calibrated on the basis of long-term industrial data and the results of calculations of the output parameters, enables the parameters of the technological process of alkylation to be calculated (yield of reaction products, energy costs, conditional profit at the output of finished products). During the development of a hardware-software prototype, adapted to the operation of the real plant, the principles and stages of creating a digital twin of the operating systems of chemical technology industries were identified and formulated.
Perkembangan Tanaman Kopi Di Indonesia
Authors: Pulungan Abraham Ismail , Pulungan Abraham Ismail , Elvina Tri Shinta , Syahbudin Syahbudin , Putra Gustiansyah Perdhana , Malona Arga , Putra Fuad Stiady , Salqaura Siti Sabrina
Published: November 2023

This study aims to explore descriptively the development of coffee plants in Indonesia. This research uses literature study and secondary data. Data mainly obtained from Coffee Statistics published by Indonesian Statistic Center. The results showed that the People's Plantation is the largest coffee plantation, with the highest production and highest productivity. Meanwhile, large state-owned companies and large private companies tend to experience a decrease in both the area of coffee plantations, their production, and productivity. In Indonesia, the provinces with the largest areas and high production followed by productivity are the provinces of South Sumatra, Lampung, Aceh, North Sumatra, and Bengkulu.
Pengaruh Faktor Budaya dan Kecemasan Terhadap Kepatuhan Siswa SMP Mengikuti Vaksinasi Covid-19 di Kampung Degen Distrik Teluk Patipi
Authors: Rohayu Santoso Budi , Hukubun Meriam Christiani , Yusuf Bahtiar
Published: November 2023

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic means that people, especially teenagers, still have to implement health protocols. However, face-to-face learning has begun to be implemented in various schools with the obligation to wear masks, wash hands, maintain a distance of 1 meter, limit mobilization and carry out Covid-19 vaccinations. The government's Covid-19 Vaccine Program for the entire Indonesian population has generated various responses in society. The Covid-19 vaccine is currently available for teenagers who take part in face-to-face learning. However, in practice, there are still many teenagers who experience anxiety so they do not comply with the Covid-19 vaccination. This research aims to determine the influence of cultural factors and anxiety on junior high school students' compliance with the Covid-19 vaccination in Degen Village, Teluk Patipi District. The research method that will be used is an analytical survey using a cross sectional research design. The sampling technique used in this research was purposive sampling with a population of 128 and the respondents for this research were 97 students of SMP Negri 2 Degen. Bivariate analysis used the Chi-square test using SPSS with a significance level of α=0.05 (5%) with a nominal data scale. The research results show that there is an influence of cultural factors and anxiety on junior high school students' compliance with the Covid-19 vaccination using SPSS 26.0 descriptive test with a 2 tailed sigh result of p=0.00 with a=0.05 which means the hypothesis is accepted. Cultural factors and anxiety have a significant influence on participation in vaccination. Cultural factors, including the beliefs and customs of indigenous Papuans (OAP), which are still strong and inaccurate information regarding vaccines, make teenagers anxious and ultimately have a negative response and will have a psychosomatic impact so that they cannot receive the vaccine. Proper education and effective communication from the government and trusted sources are critical in addressing this issue.
ЗНАЧЕННЯ ТА ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ГОСПОДАРСЬКИХ ЗВ’ЯЗКІВ СУБ’ЄКТІВ РИНКОВОЇ ЕКОНОМІКИ
Authors: Шиндировський І. М.
Published: November 2023

Господарські зв’язки можна трактувати як комплекс взаємовідносин, які виникають між незалежними господарюючими суб’єктами в процесі їх діяльності щодо виробництва продукції та її просування до споживачів. Ефективність реалізації господарських зв’язків залежить від налаштування вітчизняної економіки на ринкові рейки, конкурентного середовища в економіці, якості та прозорості нормативно-правового регулювання. Ефективний механізм реалізації господарських зв’язків дозволяє суб’єктам господарювання досягати поставлених цілей у господарській діяльності, завдяки чому формується значна частка доданої вартості в національному господарстві. Уже традиційна для нашої держави проблема збалансування виробництва і споживання вирішується значною мірою завдяки механізму реалізації господарських зв’язків. Забезпечення ефективності здійснення господарської діяльності вимагає адекватної реакції на зміни впливу чинників зовнішнього середовища, правильного оцінювання позитивних і негативних тенденцій у народному господарстві загалом і галузі зокрема, діяльності конкурентів і на цій основі формування виважених, обґрунтованих господарських зв’язків із контрагентами. У статті досліджено зміст та особливості господарських зв’язків суб’єктів в умовах ринкового середовища. Досліджено динаміку чисельності діючих суб’єктів господарювання. Розглянуто фактори, що впливають на формування господарських зв’язків у національній економіці. За результатами дослідження зроблено висновок про важливість подальшого спрощення державного регулювання формування господарських зв’язків та налагодження дієвого та прозорого механізму їх реалізації, як в сфері державних закупівель, так і безпосередньо щодо взаємодії між самостійними суб’єктами господарювання.
COMPETITIVENESS OF ENTERPRISES IN THE FIELD OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT BUSINESS
Authors:   Odesa National University of Technology, Lagodiienko Volodymyr , Bohdanova Maryna ,   Odesa National University of Technology
Published: November 2023

Introduction. Transformational processes at the current stage in the economy of countries make it necessary for enterprises to pay attention to competitiveness, which determines their viability and performance. The sphere of the hotel and restaurant business is dynamic and promising and can act as a multiplier of socio-economic development. Therefore, enterprises in the field of hotel and restaurant business must ensure their competitive stability and be competitive in the service market. The purpose of the publication is to analyze research trends in the development of the hotel and restaurant business evaluate and identify ways to increase the competitiveness of enterprises in the hotel and restaurant business. The results. The article examines issues related to the features, development trends, and functions of the hotel and restaurant business. It defines the essence of the concept of the hotel and restaurant business enterprise. An assessment of the activities of economic entities by the type of economic activity, "Temporary accommodation and organization of meals," was carried out for 2015–2021. The dynamics of the financial result (balance) before taxation of entities belonging to the sphere of hotel and restaurant business was determined and the dynamics of net profit was considered (loss) of enterprises in the field of temporary accommodation and catering. The level of profitability (unprofitability) of the operational activities of enterprises and the level of profitability (unprofitability) of all activities for the sphere of hotel and restaurant business were studied. The essence of the concept of enterprise competitiveness is substantiated. The methods used in assessing the competitiveness of enterprises are studied. An algorithm was developed to manage the competitiveness of enterprises in the hotel and restaurant business, which includes a collection of initial information, analysis and purpose, planning and organization of activities, and monitoring and control of activity results. Conclusions. For the sphere of hotel and restaurant business, it is necessary to maintain competitive stability, balancing between risks, upheavals in the service market, and one's resource capabilities. Subjects of entrepreneurial activity in the field of hotel and restaurant business need to focus their activities on constant development and improvement.
DEVELOPMENT OF NEOBANKING IN EUROPE AND UKRAINE
Authors:   Dniprovsky State Technical University, Hanziuk Svitlana , Dzhafarova Hiunel ,   Dniprovsky State Technical University, Domin Maksym ,   Dniprovsky State Technical University
Published: November 2023

The article examines the state of development of neobanking in Europe, highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the most famous European neobanks N26 and Revolut, investigates the reasons for the popularization of neobanking in EU countries. It found that consumer demand for digital customerentric banking services has led to a rapid growth in the number of neo-banks around the world. The main prerequisites and reasons for the development of modern banking in Ukraine, the state of readiness of the population to use the services of neobanks and the current domestic digital banks are determined. It was established that, despite a significant decrease in the number of branches in Ukraine, the assets of the banking sector continue to grow every year. The reasons for the popularity of Monobank, the largest non-bank of Ukraine, have been clarified, including: low tariffs; modern effective advertising, including targeted advertising; clear client orientation; modern humor, use of stickers; convenient cashback of expenses; payment of utility services without commission; CVC2 dynamic code for protection against fraudsters, etc. The main risks of innovative banking institutions at this stage of development are identified, including technological failures, cyber-attacks and data misuse. The advantages of neobanks over traditional banking institutions are highlighted (simplification of the service provision procedure, lack of paper document flow and physical contact; use of new tools; time saving and convenience for clients; round-the-clock access to a wide range of services). The main reasons for restraining their development in Ukraine are highlighted, including the expensive creation and promotion of applications and various programs and sites necessary for customer service; significant costs for the development of reliable protection against cybercriminals and viruses; during problems with the server, work with accounts and documents may stop indefinitely; mistrust of a large part of the population in neobanks due to low financial literacy. It was found that digital innovations have become the key factors of competition in the market and the fight for each client.
CURRENT STATE AND DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF THE MEAT PROCESSING INDUSTRY OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Odesa National University of Technology, Kulakovska Tetiana , Skliaruk Inna ,   Odesa National University of Technology
Published: November 2023

The article conducted a study of the state of the market for meat and meat processing products. The dynamics of the number of enterprises in the meat and meat processing industry of Ukraine for 2013–2021 was studied. Changes in the number of enterprises by regions of Ukraine are analyzed. The dynamics of the volume of production of meat and meat products in monetary terms for 2014–2022 was studied. The most difficult periods in the development of the industry are highlighted. The trends in the development of the sausage market are analyzed. The dynamics of sausage production by product groups has been studied. Sausage production companies were studied and the shares of the main market operators were calculated. The level of competition in the market of meat products was studied. The main producers of sausage products are highlighted, the characteristics of the enterprises are provided. Their strong features that provide competitive advantages are highlighted. The range of products, as well as consumer preferences, are considered. Based on the results of the study, conclusions were drawn regarding the factors that influence the state of the market for meat and meat processing products and determine development trends. The state of export-import operations on the market of sausage products was studied. The main importing countries of sausage products were determined and the main enterprises exporting national products were investigated. A study of the profile of the consumer of meat products was conducted, and consumer preferences by gender, age, and other characteristics were analyzed. Factors affecting the state and transformation of the meat and meat products market have been identified. The general trends of changing consumer preferences in the market of meat and meat products are highlighted. The consumption trends of sausage delicacies in Ukraine have been established. The proven influence of the popularization of a healthy lifestyle on the change in the range of products of meat processing enterprises. New trends in the market of meat and meat products were highlighted, including the production of vegan sausages.
PERBANDINGAN PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA LAUNCHING METHOD SYSTEM DENGAN MANUAL METHOD PADA PEMASANGAN GELAGAR JEMBATAN
Authors: Widnyana I Nyoman Suta , Arkedian I Ketut
Published: November 2023

Implementation planning is a formulation in the control of the overall construction project activities, so it will get a method or a good technical way so that with limited resources - obtained maximum results. Increase the productivity of work comprehensively to determine the value of the success of a construction project. Success in a project is also determined by equipment resources. The analysis carried out is the planning time and cost of the project, presenting the optimal time period when associated with project costs by way of shortening the completion period After obtaining the optimal time and cost the results are compared with the planning time and costs compiled by the prusahaan, the thing This is to know the time and cost efficient. Then to compile the scheduling needs of the project's daily workforce. From the analysis obtained the efficiency of time achieved by each method is, the time reached by the Manual method with the help of the pulley tool is 91 hours or rounded up to 12 days with the help of 7 workers and 1 foreman, while the time achieved by the use of tools 1 mobile crane that is 27.2 hours or rounded up to 4 days. based on the productivity of the time already achieved each method can be deduced use Launching method system more efficient 8 days in appeal using the Manual method with the help of the pulley tool. The efficiency of labor cost and tools achieved by each method ie, Costs achieved by using manual labor 26,590,200,00 using 7 workers and 1 foreman in 91 hours or rounded up to 12 working days, while the fee which is achieved by using 1 mobile crane device that is 14,071,922,28 in 27,2 hour or d to become 4 working days. The use of more efficient methods in time and the use of a labor force is the method of using a mobile crane/launching method system which can assist contractors to work within the specified time.
The Overrepresentation of Latin American Children in Canada’s Child Welfare System : Findings from the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect-2019
Authors: Parada Henry , Escobar Olivo Veronica , Fallon Barbara , Best Laura , Fillipelli Joanne , Houston Emmaline , Quan Patricia , Swardh Kristin
Published: November 2023

 This study examined Latin American children and families involved in Canadian child protection systems. It is a secondary data analysis, using data from the Canadian Study of Reported Child Abuse & Neglect, 2019, and a collaborative effort between the Rights for Children and Youth Partnership RCYP and the University of Toronto to:

Provide the first report of national-level data on investigations involving Latin American children compared to white children, including: Investigating the type and severity of maltreatment Documenting caregiver, household and child characteristics of families investigated Monitoring short-term investigation outcomes such as placement;

Ensuring the appropriate contextualization of findings;

Disseminating research results to Latin American communities 
Showcasing Relationships between Neighborhood Design and Wellbeing Toronto Indicators
Authors: Shaker Richard Ross , Aversa Joseph , Papp Victoria , Serre Bryant M. , Mackay Brian R.
Published: November 2023

Cities are the keystone landscape features for achieving sustainability locally, regionally, and globally. With the increasing impacts of urban expansion eminent, policymakers have encouraged researchers to advance or invent methods for managing coupled human–environmental systems associated with local and regional sustainable development planning. Although progress has been made, there remains no universal instrument for attaining sustainability on neither regional nor local planning scales. Previous sustainable urbanization studies have revealed that landscape configuration metrics can supplement other measures of urban well-being, yet few have been included in public data dashboards or contrasted against local well-being indicators. To advance this sector of sustainable development planning, this study had three main intentions: (1) to produce a foundational suite of landscape ecology metrics from the 2007 land cover dataset for the City of Toronto; (2) to visualize and interpret spatial patterns of neighborhood streetscape patch cohesion index (COHESION), Shannon’s diversity index (SHDI), and four Wellbeing Toronto indicators across the 140 Toronto neighborhoods; (3) to quantitatively assess the global collinearity and local explanatory power of the well-being and landscape measures showcased in this study. One-hundred-and-thirty landscape ecology metrics were computed: 18 class configuration metrics across seven land cover categories and four landscape diversity metrics. Anselin Moran’s I-test was used to illustrate significant spatial patterns of well-being and landscape indicators; Pearson’s correlation and conditional autoregressive (CAR) statistics were used to evaluate relationships between them. Spatial “hot-spots” and/or “cold-spots” were found in all streetscape variables. Among other interesting results, Walk Score® was negatively related to both tree canopy and grass/shrub connectedness, signifying its lack of consideration for the quality of ecosystem services and environmental public health—and subsequently happiness—during its proximity assessment of socioeconomic amenities. In sum, landscape ecology metrics can provide cost-effective ecological integrity addendum to existing and future urban resilience, sustainable development, and well-being monitoring programs.
The costs of extra-pair mating
Authors: Søraker Jørgen , Dunning Jamie
Published: November 2023

Extra-pair behaviours, where individuals copulate outside of an established pair bond, resulting in extra-pair paternity (EPP) of offspring, have long intrigued behavioural ecologists. Of particular interest is why females of otherwise socially monogamous species engage in extra-pair behaviours. Although researchers recognise that the drivers of variation in EPP, both within-species and between-species, also depend on the negative consequences (costs) of the behaviour to the individual, empirical studies mostly focus on benefits rather than costs. This is partly because benefits are often measured in currency close to fitness, whereas costs often have more indirect and complex pathways to fitness. Both the prevalence and magnitude of a cost are experienced in the context an individual’s environment and may affect fitness, either directly (by affecting reproduction or survival) or indirectly (through the fitness of offspring). Here, we review our current understanding of costs associated with EPP and extra-pair copulations (EPC), e.g. both the costs of producing extra-pair offspring and the behaviour associated with EPP. We conclude that the costs of EPP and EPC are likely a key factor shaping this behaviour. More research, particularly empirical and experimental studies in taxa other than birds, is needed to understand the intricate cost-benefit equation underlying EPP.
Challenges Faced by Arab Peer-Reviewers
Authors: Al-Jarf Reima
Published: November 2023

This study attempted to find out the challenges that Arab peer-reviewers face in reviewing journal articles, the time given for finishing the review, following up the reviewers, the evaluation criteria, decision-making, accepting and rejecting articles, and pressures imposed on the reviewers. Forty Arab peer reviewers responded to a survey with open-ended questions. The responses were sorted out and classified according to 10 categories. The most common problems facing reviewers can be summarized as follows: papers sent for review have linguistic and methodological weaknesses. The evaluation standards/benchmarks vary from one periodical to another and from one institution to another. The reviewers vary in efficiency experience, caliber, and meticulousness. The majority of reviewers are lenient and have an inadequate background in their field. The amount of time taken in the review and publishing process is long. Some journals do not state clearly the reviewing and publishing policies, do not have an evaluation form, do not mention the characteristics and percentage of accepted research articles to authors, reviewers, and the public, the areas of specializations covered by the journal, and have a limited number of specialized and qualified reviewers. Some recommendations for overcoming those challenges are given.
Cultural Awareness as a Main Approach to Teaching a Course of Web Customization for Effective Cross-Cultural Communication
Authors: Zhu Pinfan
Published: November 2023

Website customization is an important part of cross-cultural communication.  Its goal is to make an existing website culturally, linguistically, graphically, technically, and rhetorically adapted (customized) to the target audience so that they can read and use it for a practical purpose as if it were originally created for their own use. Web customization places two tasks on cross-cultural communicators: to have a good understanding of the culture of the target country and a good command of its language conventions. They are the guarantee for making a source website well customized and accepted by the target audience. This article explores important cultural elements involved through secondary research or text analysis and worked out guidelines for teaching a course on Website Customization for effective cross-cultural communication. Important findings include that the effectiveness or success of customized websites is directly influenced by the impacts of cultural understanding and awareness. These impacts infiltrate every aspect of communication. The significance of the research is that it points out the aspects where problems easily pop up in web customization and has worked out guidelines for solving these problems, which is a contribution to successful cross-cultural communication.
Методологія досліджень топологічної диференціації рослинного покриву (на прикладі Дністровського каньйону)
Authors: Розенбліт Ю.В. , Дідух Я.П.
Published: November 2023

Викладено методологію (підходи, методику) щодо оцінки еколого-топологічної диференціації рослинності (біотопів) та проілюстровано її використання на прикладі Дністровського каньйону. Проведено критичний аналіз відповідних термінів та запропоновано схематичну структуру їх співвідношень. Базовим поняттям топологічної структури є екомера, що на висотно-регіональному рівні представлена макрокомбінаціями біотопів, катенно-ландшафтному – мезокомбінаціями, фаціально-локальному – мікрокомбінаціями. Дністровський каньйон розглядається як модель еколого-топологічної диференціації катени долини річки, що включає мезокомбінації схилів та заплави. Основною одиницею мезокомбінації є ланки, які характеризуються відповідними фітоценозами (біотопами). За впливом зовнішніх факторів виділяються ряди, а за ознаками зміни ценотичної структури – геосерії. На основі порівняльного аналізу еколого- ценотичних профілів різних рядів та геосерій виділено 16 екосигмет, номінація яких дається на основі характерного синтаксону. Для прикладу проілюстровано специфічні петрофітно-трав’яний (Poetosigmetum versicoloris) та чагарниково-лісовий (Corno-Quercosigmetum) екомери. На основі синфіто- індикаційної оцінки та сучасних математичних методів (головних компонент РСА-ординації та побудови «теплових» матриць кореляційної залежності) встановлено характер взаємозалежностей між зміною показників екофакторів та їх вплив на диференціацію рослинних угруповань (біотопів). Отримані результати оцінки топологічної диференціації та їх кількісні (бальні) показники важливі для подальшого моніторингу, порівняльного аналізу та прогнозування можливих змін рослинного покриву.
Introduction: Mountain Ecosystems and Resources Management
Authors:   The Grassroots Institute, 548 Jean talon Ouest, Montreal, H3N 1R5 Canada. Email: harjjumend@gmail.com, Arjjumend Hasrat
Published: November 2023

The resource management in mountain regions is not only about sustaining the natural environment but also about harmonizing the needs of local communities and global demands. This edited book sheds light on the diverse range of resources found in mountains, from water and minerals to biodiversity and cultural heritage. It explores critical thinking of varied authors from around the world, inculcating a balance of human development with the preservation of vital ecosystems, ensuring that the prosperity of today does not compromise the well-being of tomorrow. The insights presented in the book aim to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges and solutions that lie ahead. In 23 chapters, we traverse the mountain ecosystems, peeling back the layers to reveal their ecological importance, their unique biodiversity, and their resilience in the face of adversity.
Mountain Biodiversity in Romania
Authors:   Centre of Mountain Economy ", Antonescu Daniela ,   CE-MONT",   , National Institute of Economic Research after Costin C. Kiritescu, Romanian Academy, 725700, Vatra Dornei, Suceava County, Romania.  Email: daniela.antonescu25@gmail.com
Published: November 2023

There exists a strong link between mountain regions and biodiversity. These regions represent the most important source of regional and global ecosystems forming the core elements of environmental and sustainable development policies. Mountains operate as true refuge for endemic species but are affected by uncontrolled human actions, while alpine meadows are exposed to losses of traditional pasture practices. Mountains can be analyzed from the economic, ecological, environmental, social, cultural viewpoints and their multidisciplinary nature is acknowledged both in the academic milieu and by decision makers involved in territorial development policy. The negative impact of economic activities in mountain regions is becoming more visible, therefore, necessitating a sustainable approach to preserve the biodiversity and habitat in order to salvage the fragile ecological balance. The present paper gives an overview of the relationship between biodiversity and sustainability within mountain regions and its implications on the economic and social development process. By interpreting the finding of previous research and studies, the article presents the current knowledge of mountain biodiversity in Europe and Romania and its relationship with sustainable development process.
Dynamics of Grassland Vegetation Composition across different Land-use Types on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau: Implications to Combat Grassland Degradation
Authors:   Department of Forestry, School of Natural Resources Management, Njala University, Sierra Leone.  Email: mfayiah@njala.edu.sl, Fayiah Moses , Dong ShiKui ,   College of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China.  Email: dongshikui@bjfu.edu.cn, Tulcan Roberto Xavier Supe ,   State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, China. Email: xavysup.1@outlook.com, Singh Sanjay ,   Biodiversity and Climate Change Division, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun, India. Email: sanjaysingh83@gmail.com, Rajkumarsup Muthu ,   Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.  Email: rajinecol@gmail.com, Saccoh Sallay ,   Institute of Food Sciences, School of Agricultural, Njala University, Sierra Leone.  Email: sallysaccoh@gmail.com, Bockarie Rebecca ,   Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute, Kenema Station, Sierra Leone.  Email: bockarierebecca@yahoo.com
Published: November 2023

The constant biotic and abiotic interventions on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau (QTP) are seriously degrading the grasslands and, at the same time, restricting the active ecosystem function and grassland vegetation distribution on the plateau. This research analyses the dynamics of grassland vegetation composition across three land uses and counties. The degree of grassland degradation was divided into four land-use types based, i.e., healthy grassland (HG), restored grassland (RG), moderately degraded (MD) grassland, and severely degraded (SD) grassland. About 32 plant species were recorded in Tiebujia county, 28 in Maqin county, and 18 in Maduo county. Results showed Poa crymophila, Polygonum sibiricum, Leontopodium nanum and Oxytropis falcatabunge as the most abundant grassland species in all land-uses and counties. The richness of species ranged from 8 to 12 species per land-use, suggesting low richness and diversity in restored and degraded grassland. A positive non-significantly mean change (p<0.05) was detected for richness and evenness indices while a negative mean change (p<0.05) was detected for Simpson and Shannon indices in the alpine meadow and steppe in both Maqin and Maduo county. The results imply that degradation affects grassland vegetation, health, and distribution across the QTP. Plant total cover for the healthy grassland covered far more areas than other land-uses. Urgent mitigation measures to halt grassland degradation and decline in plant vegetation composition on the plateau should be adopted.
Integrated River Basin Management: Lessons Learned from the Nepal Himalaya
Authors:   Ministry of Forests and Environment, Government of Nepal, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal, & Ishikawa Prefectural University, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.  Email: prakashsthapa7@gmail.com, Thapa Prakash Singh , Ranabhat Sunita ,   Climate Change Adaptation through Sustainable Forest Management, JICA Project, Kathmandu, Nepal. Email: sunita.ranabhat@gmail.com, Aryal Kishor ,   University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba 4350, Australia.  Email: syangjali999@gmail.com, Ghimire Bindu ,   Central Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.  Email: bindu.ghimire@gmail.com, Khatiwada Kabi Raj ,   International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Post Box #3226, Kathmandu, Nepal.  Email: kabirajkhatiwada@gmail.com
Published: November 2023

Water and watershed resources have been degraded due to population growth combined with unplanned urbanization, industrial growth, and inappropriate farming systems worldwide. An effective, efficient, and holistic management system is crucial for reversing the degradation. In the Himalayan landscape, integrated river basin management (IRBM) could play an important role, especially due to the topographical challenges and governmental structures, and inconsistencies between hydro-physical boundaries and administrative boundaries. In Nepal, since early 2005 several studies have been carried out on basin-level management. However, the Government of Nepal adopted a basin-level management approach for implementing IRBM only after 2017, a few years after federal restructuring. This paper aims to review the progress made in the political, legislative, and institutional arenas for the implementation of IRBM in Nepal. The study is based on policy analysis and a literature review. It highlights that Nepal is in the preparatory phase of establishing a legal-institutional framework for IRBM and lacks proper institutional mechanisms for translating the principles of IRBM to actions on the ground. The chapter identifies the strengths and gaps in existing institutional arrangements and sheds light on the practical aspects of IRBM implementation, which would be useful learning for the countries aiming to implement IRBM in similar landscapes globally. Based on the study, it is concluded that an integrated approach based on collaboration among the different tiers and sectors of government is essential for implementing IRBM and ensuring the sustainability of water resources.
Pencegahan Depresi melalui Edukasi dalam Meningkatkan Harga Diri Lansia
Authors: Putri Triyana Harlia , Fahdi Faisal Kholid , Tafwidhah Yuyun , Rahmawati Nadia , Ligita Titan , Neri Ervina Lili , Pramana Yoga
Published: November 2023

ABSTRAK Lansia dapat mengalami gangguan psikologis, salah satunya adalah depresi. Kurangnya integrasi antara kesehatan mental dan layanan kesehatan dalam sistem kesehatan masyarakat dalam pencegahan permasalahan kesehatan mental. Oleh sebab itu, salah satu startegi yang bisa diterapkan adalah pendidikan kesehatan. Untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan lansia terkait meningkatkan harga diri guna mencegah depresi. Metode pendidikan kesehatan yang digunakan dalam menyampaikan materi yaitu ceramah, diskusi, refleksi dan demonstrasi dengan menggunakan media video dan buku saku. Nilai pretest rerata pengetahuan lansia yaitu 4,11 dan rerata posttest yaitu 7,47. Hasil analisis menunjukkan nilai p-value lebih kecil dari 0,05. Terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan pada lansia terhadap pencegahan depresi melalui kegiatan edukasi tersebut. Kata Kunci: Lansia, Depresi, Harga Diri  ABSTRACT Elderly people can experience psychological disorders, one of which is depression. Lack of integration between mental health and health services in the public health system in preventing mental health problems. Therefore, one strategy that can be implemented is health education. To increase the elderly’s knowledge regarding increasing self-esteem to prevent depression. Health education methods used in conveying materials are lectures, discussions, reflection and demonstrations by using video media and pocket books. The average pretest score for elderly knowledge is 4.11 and the average posttest score is 7.47. The analysis results show that the p-value is smaller than 0.05. There is an increase in knowledge among the elderly regarding preventing depression through these education activities. Keywords: Elderly, Depression, Self-Esteem
Pemberian Tablet FE dan Jus Jambu Biji Merah Terhadap Kadar Hemoglobin Pada Ibu Hamil Trimester III di Banten
Authors: Lail Nurul Husnul
Published: November 2023

ABSTRAK  Anemia pada ibu hamil adalah kadar hemoglobin (Hb) dalam darahnya kurang dari 11,0gr% sebagai akibat ketidak mampuan jaringan pembentuk sel darah merah (erythtopoetic) dalam produksinya untuk mempertahankan konsentrasi Hb pada tingkat normal pada ibu, penyebab utama anemia pada kehamilan adalah defisiensi besi. ibu hamil dengan anemia akan mengalami peningkatan risiko morbiditas dan mortalitas, sedangkan dampaknya pada janin akan meningkatkan risiko kelahiran prematur, berat badan lahir rendah. Kegiatan pengabdian pada Masyarakat ini  ini untuk mengetahui efektifitas pemberian tablet fe dan jus jambu biji merah terhadap  kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil trimester III di Kp. SukasariTahun 20223. Mencegah anemia pada ibu hamil dilakukan suplementasi tablet tambah darah dengan dosis pemberian sehari sebanyak 1 (satu) tablet (60 mg ElementalIron dan 0,4 mg Asam Folat) berturut-turut minimal 90 hari selama masa kehamilan. Pada tahun 2020, persentase cakupan ibu hamil di JBanten yang mendapatkan TTD 90 tablet sebesar 88,9%. Kata Kunci : Anemia, Tablet Fe, Jus Jambu Biji Merah.  ABSTRACT Anemia in pregnant women is a hemoglobin (Hb) level in the blood of less than 11.0 gr% as a result of the inability of the tissue that forms red blood cells (erythtopoetic) in its production to maintain the Hb concentration at a normal level in the mother. The main cause of anemia in pregnancy is iron deficiency. . Pregnant women with anemia will experience an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, while the impact on the fetus will increase the risk of premature birth and low birth weight. This community service activity is to determine the effectiveness of giving fe tablets and red guava juice on hemoglobin levels in third trimester pregnant women in Kp. Sukasari 2023. To prevent anemia in pregnant women, blood supplementation tablets are given at a daily dose of 1 (one) tablet (60 mg Elemental Iron and 0.4 mg Folic Acid) consecutively for a minimum of 90 days during pregnancy. In 2020, the percentage of pregnant women in Banten who received TTD 90 tablets was 88.9%. Keywords: Anemia, Fe Tablets, Red Guava Juice.