bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A escrita de diários em tempos sombrios
Authors: Manzoni-de-Almeida Daniel
Published: August 2024

Como experiências cotidianas de uma mesma época Influenciaram nos processos de escrita de si? Aqui exploro a construção de dois diários pessoais escritos e publicados entre os anos de 2020-2023. O primeiro é meu diário de leitura e pessoal, “O barulho do voo do morcego” em 2022. O segundo é o “Diários na Aldeia” de autoria de João Irineu de França Neto publicado em 2023. Ambos foram escritos por pessoas escritoras com experiências distintas dos anos em questão, mas com marcadores Interseccionais de gêneros, sexualidades, classe social e origem étnica que se cruzam. O que vimos e materializamos, em comum, na escrita desses tempos sombrios?
Análise funcional das proteínas salivares de Amblyomma sculptum: mecanismos anti-hemostáticos e implicações na inibição de coagulação e agregação plaquetária
Authors:   , Silva Maria José de Jesus
Published: August 2024

Os carrapatos são artrópodes parasitas hematófagos, pertencentes à ordem Acari e distribuídos em três famílias: Ixodidae, Argasidae e Nuttalliellidae. São conhecidos pela sua capacidade de parasitar diversos hospedeiros vertebrados, tais como: bovinos, equinos, cães, capivaras, aves e o homem. A espécie A. sculptum é encontrada no centro-oeste (Goiás, Mato Grosso e Mato Grosso do Sul), Nordeste (Pernambuco e Piauí) e sul do estado do Paraná. Também é encontrado em outros países como Bolívia, Paraguai e Argentina. Ele está altamente associado ao clima tropical e ao bioma do Cerrado. Visto o seu grande potencial vetorial de agentes infecciosos, como por exemplo, a bactéria Rickettsia rickettsii (causadora da Febre Maculosa Brasileira), este carrapato é considerado de grande importância nas áreas da saúde e médico-veterinária. A hematofagia, é a fase mais arriscada para o carrapato. Ele precisa do hospedeiro vertebrado para crescer e se multiplicar. Nesta etapa, o parasita fica vulnerável e se for percebido, o hospedeiro reagirá e mecanicamente irá matar o parasita. Daí a importância do arsenal molecular da saliva e da glândula salivar deste ácaro. Com suas características “de proteção ao carrapato” demonstra atividade vasodilatadora, anticoagulante, anti-inflamatória e imunossupressora. Exatamente moléculas que impedem a reparação de um tecido lesionado e “engana” o hospedeiro evitando o processo de cicatrização. Assim, nosso objetivo foi identificar moléculas neste carrapato envolvidas na anti-hemostasia. Neste trabalho, identificamos proteínas na saliva e na glândula salivar da espécie Amblyomma sculptum após o sequenciamento realizado pelo nosso grupo de pesquisa. As proteínas e suas famílias encontradas são: IRS-2, AamS6, IxscS-1E1, RmS-15 e AAS19, todas da família das serpinas que apresentaram maior quantidade de genes no alinhamento. Proteínas da família Kunitz também foram encontradas: Boophilin, Ir-CPI, Haemangin, Ixolaris e Amblyomin-X. A proteína sialostatin L da família das Cistatinas. A proteína MIF homolog da família das MIF’s. A calreticulin da família das calreticulinas. O restante sem classificação de família: BmAp, IXOSP, TIX- 5, THRF, AamAV422. As funções foram: 57% delas atuam na coagulação sanguínea, AamS6, IxscS-1E1, RmS-15, AAS19, Boophilin, Ir-CPI, TIX-5, Ixolaris, BmAP, IXOSP, AamAV422, Calreticulin, Amblyomin-X. Atuando na agregação plaquetária são 22%: IRS-2, AamS6, IxscS-1E1, AAS19, Boophilin. Em Cicatrização/Angiogênese temos 9% com: Haemangin e IRS-2. A proteína da família MIF, age na resposta imune inata. A proteína Sialostatin L da família da cistatina atua na resposta imune adquirida. A proteína THRF age como vasodilatador. Mais estudos são necessários para a confirmação dessas funções. Palavras-chave: Amblyomma sculptum, Proteínas Salivares, Mecanismos Anti- Hemostáticos.
Enhancing Real-Time Data Communication and Security in Connected Vehicles Using MQTT Protocol
Authors:   Georgia Institute of Technology, Yadav Purshotam S
Published: August 2024

The rapid advancement of connected vehicle technology has created a pressing need for efficient, secure, and scalable communication protocols. This paper explores the implementation of the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol to enhance real-time data communication and security in connected vehicles.
Handling Encryption and Data Loss prevention in the Cloud-Based Systems
Authors:   New York Mets, Soma Venkat
Published: August 2024

The current study focused on assessing the handling encryption and data loss prevention in the cloud. Cloud-based systems also known as cloud computing, increase organisational efficiency for proper data management processes. Cloud-based data loss or leakage prevention (DLP) improve data visualisation; hence, the companies can understand the risks and issues through proper data management. This study highlighted the way handling encryption and data loss prevention in the cloud can be useful for the development of business processes and for managing all operations through proper data management. IoT-based and AI-based cloud computing assess root causes and provide a clear insight into business problems. Hence, they can improve their data loss risk management services and promote continuous improvement.
Enhancing CI/CD Pipelines with Azure Pipelines
Authors:   USA, Soma Venkat
Published: August 2024

This paper has provided in-depth insight on the optimisation of continuous deployment and continuous integration pipelines by using Azure pipelines in the Microsoft’s Azure DevOps suite. It effectively showed different challenges such as scalability issues, automation complexities, toolchain incompatibility. It showed the importance of cloud-based services, security measures and containerization. Through leveraging the effective resource utilization and dynamic testing, the Azure pipeline increase the software reliability and efficiency. This study outlines the benefits for different industries such as sports in which the continuous updates and real-time data analytics is vital.
Improve CX in Insurance
Authors:   Queens University, USA, Chakladar Rahul Deb
Published: August 2024

Customer Experience (CX) is increasingly becoming a critical differentiator in the insurance industry. As the market becomes more competitive and customer expectations continue to rise, insurers must innovate and adapt to enhance CX. This paper explores the strategies and technologies that can help insurance companies improve their customer experience. We delve into various facets such as personalized services, digital transformation, efficient claims processing, customer engagement, and the integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). By examining case studies and best practices, we aim to provide a comprehensive guide for insurers seeking to excel in customer experience.
Adoption of Care Management Applications in Healthcare
Authors:   USA, Ramadoss Gokul
Published: August 2024

This article explores the use of care management apps in healthcare to improve patient outcomes, efficiency, and quality. The research employs TechnologyContext-Analysis-Implementation-Outcomes (TCAIO) to identify key trends, causes, and obstacles to implementing these applications. The findings show that healthcare businesses require a digital transformation plan that involves ongoing adjustments to their processes, evaluating their strategies, and embracing new technologies. According to the research, healthcare staff should employ change management strategies to maximize care management tools.
Dampak Marketing Politik Calon Bupati dan Wakil Bupati Terpilih (Paket Desa Sejahtera) Bagi Generasi Millenial Pada Pilkada Serentak di Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara
Authors: Tiza Agustinus Longa , Suni Melkianus , Kolne Yakobus
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini, untuk mengetahui sejauhmana dampak marketing politik calon Bupati dan wakil Bupati terpilih (Paket Desa Sejahtera) bagi generasi Milenial pada Pemilukada 2020 di Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara. Adapun hal lainnya yakni dapat melihat sejauh mana stigma tentang pemasaran politik politisi atau kontestan bagi generasi milenial memiliki pengaruh yang sangat signifikan dengan memanfaatkan media sosial yang dikemas dalam hajatan politik sehingga dapat mempengaruhi pemilih milenial dalam menentukan hak suara dalam pilkada.Metode yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini yakni deskriptif kualitatif karena ingin meneliti pada pola kondisi obyek yang alamiah dan apa adanya. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan Fenomenologi untuk mendapatkan kedalaman informasi, maka menggunakan jenis metode pendekatan Fenomenologi. Informan yang ditentukan adalah pemilih milenial (rentang kelahiran 1982-2002 menurut teori generasi Howe dan Strauss) berada di Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara yang berpartisipasi pada pemilukada Kabupaten TTU tahun 2020. Penentuan informan dalam penelitian ini adalah informan yang mengalami atau di anggap mengetahui fenomena atau dikategorikan mampu memberikan informasi terkait dengan Marketing Politik Calon Bupati dan Wakil Bupati Terpilih (Paket Desa Sejahtera). Oleh karena Peneliti belum mengetahui secara pasti orang – orang yang bisa dijadikan informan, maka penelitian mengunakan snowball sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa ketokohan kandidat, Tagline, Partai pengusung, Ruang bagi Milenial yang di gunakan oleh paket Desa Sejahtera mempengaruhi Pemilih Milenial untuk berpartisipasi dalam Pilkada. Selain itu, mampu menaikkan elektabilitas Paket Desa Sejahtera
PENGARUH KERJASAMA TIM DAN PELATIHAN TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI KANTOR PENCARIAN DAN PERTOLONGAN DENPASAR
Authors: Junaedy I Kadek Dede , Yuda Putu Ari Yudanta , Astawa I Wayan Astawa
Published: August 2024

Sebagai salah satu instansi pemerintah yang bertanggung jawab terhadap pencarian dan pertolongan pada hakikatnya dalam upaya  pencarian, pemberian pertolongan dan usaha penyelamatan dan mengevakuasi jiwa manusia dan harta benda dari segala musibah, tentu saja membutuhkan kinerja yang tinggi agar dapat menjalankan visi dan misi instansi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh pengaruh kerjasama tim dan diklat secara bersama-sama terhadap kinerja pegawai Kantor Pencarian dan Pertolongan Denpasar. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 56 orang menggunakan metode acak. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner berskala likert. Jenis penelitian adalah kuantitatif. Teknik analisa data menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda. Pengujian data menggunakan uji asumsi klasik meliputi uji normalitas, uji multilkolinearitas, uji heteroskedastisitas dan uji hipotesis menggunakan uji F dan uji t. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Nilai t hitung variabel kerjasama tim  yang diperoleh lebih besar dari nilai t-tabel (17,176 1,67), sehingga hipotesis yang menyatakan kerjasama berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai terbukti kebenarannya. Ini berarti semakin kompak pegawai maka semakin tinggi kinerja pegawai. Nilai t-hitung untuk variabel pelatihan yang diperoleh lebih besar dari nilai t-tabel (14,191 1,67), sehingga hipotesis yang menyatakan  pelatihan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai. Ini berarti semakin intens melakukan pelatihan  maka semakin tinggi kinerja pegawai. Kerjasama tim dan pelatihan berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap kinerja pegawai. Apabila kedua variabel tersebut ditingkatkan maka kinerja pegawai akan meningkat. Disarankan untuk menghargai kontribusi individu dan tim dalam mencapai tujuan bersama. Memfasilitasi kolaborasi dan berbagi pengetahuan antar tim, mengidentifikasi kebutuhan pelatihan berdasarkan analisis gap keterampilan dan pengetahuan.
PENGATURAN NETRALITAS APARATUR SIPIL NEGARA DALAM PEMILIHAN UMUM MENURUT UU. NO 5 TAHUN 2014 TENTANG APARATUR SIPIL NEGARA
Authors: Sutiani Wayan
Published: August 2024

Netralitas pegawai Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN) menjadi fokus perbincangan yang sensitif di masyarakat, menjadi tolok ukur akan harapan besar dan selayaknya ASN terbebas dari intervensi politik praktis, tidak hanya menjadi pengurus bahkan menjadi simpatisan pun merupakan hal terlarang. Dalam hal ini ASN merupakan unsur dalam terciptanya pelayanan kepada masyarakat secara profesional, adil dan merata. Kedudukan aparatur negara merupakan sebuah unsur abdi masyarakat dan memiliki mental loyalitas tinggi terhadap negara. Hal ini secara tidak langsung Aparatur Sipil Negara dituntut harus bersikap netral dari pengaruh semua golongan partai politik serta tidak diskriminatif terhadap pelayanan masyarakat. Berdasarkan uraian di atas, maka tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui 1) Konsep Birokrasi Yang Netral dan Bebas Dari Intervensi Politik Bagi Aparatur Sipil Negara; 2) mengetahui pengaturan netralitas ASN dalam Pemiihan Umum Ditinjau dari Peraturan Perundang-Undangan. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian pengumpulan data dengan studi dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dengan analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: Konsep birokrasi yang netral dan bebas dari intervensi politik hendaknya berdasarkan pada kualifikasi Manajemen ASN diselenggarakan berdasarkan Sistem Merit, yang berdasarkan pada kualifkasi, kompetensi, dan kinerja secara adil dan wajar dengan tanpa membedakan latar belakang poltik, ras, warna kulit, agama, asal- usul, jenis kelamin, status pernikahan, umum, atau kondisi kecacatan.  Pengaturah Netralitas ASN dalam Pemilu diatur dalam UU Nomor 5 Tahun 2014 , dimana ASN wajib menjaga netralitasnya dengan cara terbebas dari pengaruh maupun intervensi semua golongan dan partai politik. Meskipun harus netral, PNS boleh ikut pemilu untuk menyalurkan hak pilihnya.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MMEMPENGARUHI RETURN ON ASSET (ROA) PADA KOPERASI MEGA, KECAMATAN KEDIRI, KABUPATEN TABANAN
Authors: Sudarsani Ni Putu Sudarsani
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah 1) Untuk menganalisis pengaruh Non Performing Loan (NPL) terhadap Return On Asset (ROA) pada Koperasi Mega, Kecamatan Kediri, Kabupaten Tabanan.2) Untuk menganalisis pengaruh Capital  Adequacy Ratio (CAR) terhadap Return On Asset (ROA) pada Koperasi Mega, Kecamatan Kediri, Kabupaten Tabanan. 3) Untuk menganalisis pengaruh Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) terhadap Return On Asset (ROA) pada Koperasi Mega, Kecamatan Kediri, Kabupaten Tabanan. 4) Untuk menganalisis pengaruh Biaya Operasional per Pendapatan Operasional (BOPO) Return On Asset (ROA) pada Koperasi Mega, Kecamatan Kediri, Kabupaten Tabanan.Analisis regresi linier berganda digunakan untuk menguji pengaruh Non Performing Loan (NPL), Capital Adequency Ratio (CAR), Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR), Biaya Operasional Pendapatan Operasional (BOPO) terhadap Return on Asset (ROA) pada Koperasi Simpan Pinjam Serba Guna. Pada penelitian ini sebagai variabel defenden yaitu NPL (X1), CAR (X2), LDR (X3), BOPO (X4) Sedangkan variabel indefenden  adalah ROA (Y)Hasil peneltian menunjukkan 1) Besarnya nilai koefisien regresi Non Performing Loan (NPL) sebesar -0,007, nilai koefisien regresi ini bersifat negatif yang menunjukkan tidak adanya hubungan yang searah  antara  variabel  Non Performing Loan (NPL)  terhadap  Return On Asset (ROA). 2) Besarnya  nilai  koefisien  regresi Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) sebesar     -0,013, nilai koefisien regresi ini bersifat negatif yang menunjukkan tidak adanya hubungan yang searah  antara  variabel  Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)   terhadap  Return On Asset (ROA). 3) Besarnya  nilai  koefisien  regresi Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) sebesar -0,005, nilai koefisien regresi ini bersifat negatif yang menunjukkan tidak adanya hubungan yang searah  antara  variabel  Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR)    terhadap  Return On Asset (ROA). 4) Besarnya  nilai  koefisien  regresi Biaya Operasional Pendapatan Operasional  (BOPO) sebesar -0,017, nilai koefisien regresi ini bersifat negatif yang menunjukkan tidak adanya hubungan yang searah  antara  variabel  Biaya Operasional Pendapatan Operasional  (BOPO) terhadap  Return On Asset (ROA).
Analisis Penyebab Terjadinya Turnover Intention Pada Karyawan PT. Budi Luhur Sejati
Authors: Gabrillya Devina Sukma , Andriyansah Andriyansah
Published: August 2024

Sumber daya manusia merupakan salah satu elemen yang sangat menentukan dalam mencapai tujuan akhir suatu perusahaan. Jika ingin memenangkan persaingan tersebut manajemen perusahaan dituntut untuk mampu merumuskan suatu strategi yang tepat yang didasarkan pada penilaian lingkungan baik lingkungan internal maupun lingkungan eksternal perusahaan. PT. Budi Luhur Sejati merupakan usaha yang bergerak dibidang peternakan khususnya ternak ayam. Permasalahan yang terjadi pada badan usaha ini yaitu karyawan banyak yang keluar tanpa alasan dan berpindah tempat kerja.Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui terjadinya turn over intention. Peneliti menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif deskriptif yang menggunakan data primer dan sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, dokumentasi dan wawancara. Analisis data penelitian ini menggunakan triangulasi data. Hasil penelitian ini menujukkan bahwa penyebab terjadinya turn over intention yaitu terdapat pada faktor gaji, sikap pimpinan, job deskripsi, peluang kerja lain dan faktor lainnya.
PENGARUH WORKING CAPITAL TURNOVER DAN FIXED ASSET TURNOVER TERHADAP RETURN ON ASSET PADA PT. NIPPON INDOSARI CORPORINDO TBK.
Authors: Azmi M Zulham , Pratiwi Aliah
Published: August 2024

Abstrak - Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Working Capital Turnover dan Fixed Asset Turnover terhadap Return On Asset (ROA), Working capital Turnover dan Fixed Asset Turnover pada PT.Nippon Indosari Corporindo Tbk. Instumen penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan laporan keuangan di antara laporan neraca dan laba rugi pada PT. Nippon Indosari Corporindo Tbk Adapun data yang digunakan dalam instrument penelitian yaitu data penjualan, modal kerja, aktiva tetap laba dan total aset dari tahun 2013-2022. Sedangkan   teknik   pengambilan   sempel   yang digunakan adalah purposive sampiling, kriterianya didasarkan pada ketersedian data terupadet dan data variabel penelitian yang akan digunakan.  Data dalam penelitian ini diolah mengunakan SPSS. Metode pengujian hipotesis menggunakan taraf signifikan 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Working Capital Turnover berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Return On Asset (ROA), Fixed Asset Turnover berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Return On Asset (ROA), dan Working Capital Turnover dan Fixed Asset Turnover berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Reurn On Asset (ROA).
Harnessing Renewable Energy in Basra, Iraq: Study the Wind Energy
Authors: Al-Assadi Zainab I.
Published: August 2024

This research focuses on an important sector in the field of renewable energies, which is wind energy in Basra Governorate, where an area characterized by high grasses on flat land was chosen, and monthly wind speed data was used for thirty years during the period (1/1/1982 until (1/1/) 2021) and at an altitude of 10 m from the European Center for Weather Forecasting (ECMWF). To calculate the wind speed at several altitudes, the power law was used at several altitudes (70, 80, 90, 100) m, where it was possible to identify the wind behavior during the chosen time period, and a change was observed. Wind speed from one month to another, from one season to another, and from one year to another when changing the height of the wind turbine. The actual power extracted from the wind was also calculated and its effect by changing the height of the wind turbine. It was found that by increasing the height to 70, 80, 90, 100 meters, the power of the wind increases. Each time, its maximum value reached (6.36) megawatts at a height of 100 meters above the ground. By calculating wind energy at different heights, this study can be considered as attempt to develop and harnessing renewable energy in Basra, Iraq. ​
The Phenotype-Genotype Correlations of FMF Patients: A Single Center Study
Authors: Dr. Gozde Gurpinar  , Dr. Nurver Akinci  , Dr. Gul Ozcelik  , Dr. Zeynep Yildiz Yildirmak
Published: August 2024

Purpose: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive, auto-inflammatory disease that is characterized by recurrent fever and polyserositis episodes like peritonitis, arthritis, and pleuritis. The disease occurs most commonly in populations of Jewish, Turkish, Armenian, and Arabian origin. We aimed to show the genotype-phenotype relationship in FMF patients in our centre.
Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of the medical registries of 200 FMF pediatric patients from  Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Education and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology Policlinic   between 2011 and 2017. The diagnosis was based on the Tel-Hashomer clinical diagnostic criteria. We used the severity score recommended by Pras in 1998. Clinical data and baseline investigations were collected. Mutation analysis was performed by the amplification-refractory mutation system (ARMS)-PCR method.
Findings: Females represented 54% and ages ranged from 40-210 months. The most frequent symptoms were abdominal pain, fever, and arthralgia.Among the 200 patients, 41 (20,5%) were homozygous, 63 (31,5%) were compound heterozygous, and 96 (48%) were heterozygous for MEFV mutations. The first 3 most common mutations were heterozygotus R202Q, M694V/R202Q and heterozygotus E148Q respectively., which was statistically significant. M694V mutation was positive in at least one allele in 72 patients studied. The symptom of fever and arthralgia were found to be significantly higher in patients with M694V mutation. Also, the number of episodes in one year before treatment, PRAS score and the values of fibrinogen during episodes were higher in M694V patients as a result, the age at diagnosis was found to be earlier in patients with homozygotus M694V mutation. The ratio of female gender and myalgia was significantly higher in patinets with the mutation of R202Q homozygotus. The number of episodes in one year before treatment was lower in R202Q patients when compared to the M694V carriers, therefore the initiation age to colchicine was later in the R202Q group which was statistically significant.
İmplications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Our results support the notion that the genotype influences the phenotype as regards clinical manifestations, disease severity, and colchicine response.
Analysis of multiyear seasonal spatial-temporal chlorophyll-a concentration dynamics in the coastal zone of north-western of the Sea of Japan
Authors: Rakitin Tikhon
Published: August 2024

The coastal zone and shelf of the north-western of the Sea of Japan have high biological productivity. The vegetation of microalgae is realized due to insolation, nutrient input with river runoff and as a result of seasonal vertical mixing of water masses. Also, the productivity activity relates to the type of marine landscape. Phytoplankton assemblages are first-order food resources for zooplankton and the second for nekton (fish, mammals), and they also serve as a source of biological minerals from the decayed of their dead cell products, which as suspended particles (detritus) provide food for pelagic bacteria and bottom biocenoses. The vertical subdivision of the landscape - neritho-pelagial (coastal zone) of the studied part of the sea reflects a wide biological diversity represented by bottom communities of living organisms. The research objective of this article studied to analyze the spatial and temporal dynamics of chlorophyll-a concentration in phytoplankton in different landscape-bionomic areas in the north- western of the Sea of Japan for each season from 2003 to 2022’s. The article is used the landscape-bionomic and space monitoring data approaches. The known system of units of global zoning of ecoregions (sea basins) describes the natural features of the sea. The fundamental unit of regional zoning is coastal morphostructures or marine landscape which builds ecological conditions for hydrobionts. Space monitoring from the Aqua satellite, NASA, covers the upper layers of water at a wide resolution. Water surface temperature and chlorophyll-a concentration for 20 years (2003-2022's) are compared on the basis of satellite data. Practical significance: the paper discloses the links between landscape-bionomic areas and seasonal multiyear dynamics of temperature and phytoplankton productivity in the north- western of the Sea of Japan. The comprehensive approach will serve as a necessity for the rational use of aquatic biological resources. Moreover, satellite data can be applied to the construction of long-term forecasts of climate variability in the region.
Assessment of alterations of river flow regimes using hydro-geomorphological parameters
Authors: Dumitriu Dan
Published: August 2024

Climate change and anthropogenic activities can alter the streamflow regime by modifying critical elements of the flow regime. The aim of this work is to determine, by means of characteristic indices of rates of change and variability, the stage of alteration of the streamflow regime in a mountain catchment. On the basis of the daily mean streamflow, recorded over the period 1994-2020, a series of hydrological indices (Richards-Baker flashiness index, coefficient of variation, k index) were quantified, by means of which the rates of change and variability of the flow can be assessed. The results obtained show that the temporal and spatial variation of the streamflow is mainly due to natural causes, such as climatic variability and some geomorphological characteristics of the drainage basins. Thus, a clear positive correlation was observed between the Richards-Baker flashiness index and the magnitude of flood events. In the longitudinal profile, an increase in the mean values of Richards-Baker flashiness index was observed, indicating a higher variability of streamflows downstream. The higher Richards-Baker flashiness index values in the lower reaches were reflected in changes in the river channel, particularly after 2004.
Effects of prosocial norms on consumers’ social value perceptions, attitudes, and repurchase intentions toward green products
Authors: WANG Edward Shih-Tse , CHANG Shu-Chun , LI Fang-Yu
Published: August 2024

Social value of green products have received considerable attention. Because few scholars have investigated the effects of prosocial norms on the formation of social value perceptions, this article explores whether prosocial descriptive and injunctive norms affect people’s perceived social value of green products, which affects their attitudes and purchase intentions toward green products. The research sample comprised consumers who possessed purchased green products previously 3 months, and 400 questionnaires were collected. The gathered data were assessed through structural equation modeling. The results state that consumer-perceived social value possesses a positive impact on attitude toward green products, which in turn positively influences repurchase intentions. Furthermore, both descriptive norms and injunctive norms positively impact consumer-perceived social value, whereas only descriptive norms positively have an effect on attitude toward green products. Depending on the aforementioned results, this research suggests that governments and green marketers adopt the social norms perspective to encourage consumers to continuously buy green products by generating consumer perceptions of social value and positive attitudes toward green products.
Using light, unmanned helium balloons for rain enhancement
Authors: ILIE Nicolae , FLOREA Daniel , SÂRBU Dragos Andrei , POPESCU Eduard V.
Published: August 2024

In Romania, any action regarding active interventions in atmosphere works under provisions of Law No. 173/2008. According to this law, the experimental rain enhancement program uses unmanned light helium balloons. Their operation was performed by the trained staff from Active Intervention into Atmosphere (S.C. IAA S.A., headquarters in Bucharest, Romania). A French society developed the technology of light unmanned helium balloons – SELERYS; they were the first in the world that set up this concept. To operate such balloons, an important automatic coordination like a SOBLI one is needed. The communications between a command post and the unit where these balloons are placed is performed via SMS. Only recorded phone numbers are used in these communications to prevent abusive calling. Following the French manufacturer’s recommendations - (SELERYS), a balloon launching module is composed of: one container, an electric command panel, two batteries of 12 V, solar panels, a weather station, an automatic sliding roof, two helium tank stands, covered guiding panels with foil, six boxing launching, and a switchboard. Besides these previously listed, there’re latex balloons, pneumatic connectors, and torch places. On an experimental trial undertaken within Hail Suppression Unit (UCCG) Moldova 1 – Iasi at Cotnari Group (Valea Racului, Hodora, Ruginoasa, Strunga, and Sârca), considering the velocity too, a surface up to 80000 ha has been covered. Using unmanned helium balloons has been proven useful increasing rain amounts up to 10 – 25%.
The effects of wetland features and their edges on waterfowl
Authors: ION Constantin , IGNAT Alina Elena , JITARIU Vasile
Published: August 2024

The ecology of aquatic birds in Central and Eastern Europe is still barely studied and there are few research papers that prove the connection between the landscape factors and the presence of certain aquatic bird species in wetlands. In this context our goal was to identify those factors that influence the existence of aquatic birds in their breeding period. Ten wetlands with different characteristics from Eastern Romania were chosen, all being representative areas in terms of nesting and shelter places for breeding waterfowls. We analyzed the link between the presence of the bird species and the degree of sinuosity, the surface and the fragmentation of the area and the edges of the wetlands. Bird census was made during two years, 2011 and 2012. The variables that had a negative influence on the analyzed birds were represented by the sinuosity of lakes and the number of habitat patches, whereas the number of water bodies and marshes surface had a positive effect. The management measures must be correlated to the necessity of preserving a higher number of water bodies instead of larger ones. In same order preserve of marshes is essential in vicinity of water bodies.
Spontaneous plant species from urban microhabitats: A potential resource for phytoremediation
Authors: STRATU Anisoara , COSTICA Mihai , IRIMIA Irina
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this paper is to inventory the herbaceous plant species from phytocoenoses installed on the street alignment in the city of Iasi and highlight their potential role in phytoremediation technologies. Based on observations from the field and specialized literature, the biological and ecological characteristics of the identified species were evidenced, and for some species, the potential for heavy metal accumulation and phytoremediation was also discussed. 87 species of herbaceous plants belonging to 67 genera and 23 botanical families were identified. 40% of the identified species are found in all the street alignments studied. Most of the species identified in the study area are of Eurasian origin (56.3%), annual and biannual (T - 44.8%, Ht - 15%), heliophiles, xero-mesophiles, eurytherms (T x - 51.72%) and euryionic (R x - 68.96%). Some species are considered indicators/monitors of environmental pollution with heavy metals and other species have promising potential to be used in phytoremediation technologies (phytoextraction, phytostabilisation).
Quantitative assessment of summer air-temperature extremes in the high-altitude mountainous region of the Romanian Carpathians during the period 1990-2020
Authors: Petrescu Laura Elena , Ionac Nicoleta , Ilea Raul Gabriel , Samsodan Catalin-Vasile
Published: August 2024

Based on the daily summertime air temperature observations available during the 1990-2020 period, this study makes a quantitative analysis of the annual and monthly variations of daily maximum air temperatures and of some relevant heat indices as defined by the ETCCDI (indices of extremes and climate change) set, at eight meteorological stations (Bâlea Lac, Ceahlau Toaca, Iezer, Lacau?i, Parâng, Omu Mnt. and Vladeasa 1800) located above 1,500 m in the Romanian Carpathians. During the reference period, the maximum air-temperatures exceed 20°C at all eight meteorological stations analyzed, with altitude and local topography playing a very important role. In general, air temperatures in Romania are continuously increasing, the warming signal being given by various factors, as was also observed at the analyzed meteorological stations, with higher air- temperatures at the Parâng meteorological station and lower air-temperatures on the Omu Mount. The results of this study reveal the followings: 1) the warming process is ongoing and intensifying in the mountainous area; 2) high air temperature values were recorded at all analyzed stations, especially at Parâng station, exceeding 25°C (in 50 days of the reference period). The highest values of the analyzed temperature indices in the entire period 1990-2020 were recorded at Parâng mountain meteorological station, while the lowest ones were recorded on the Omu Mount. The year 2012 was the warmest year of the analyzed period.
Suitability for tourism of Târgu Ocna and Cacica resorts and the salt mines on their territory
Authors: ROSU Constantin , MIHAILA Dumitru , BISTRICEAN Petrut-Ionel , HORODNIC Vasilica-Danut , BOICIUC Carmen , NISTOR (MARCU) Alina , NISTOR BOGDAN
Published: August 2024

This study analyses the bioclimate of Cacica and Târgu Ocna resorts and of the salt mines on their territory, based on the Thermo-Hygrometric Index (THI). The bioclimate was analyzed based on hourly data (air temperature and relative humidity) from 2020-2022. The annual and diurnal regime of THI in the two resorts and the two underground salt mines were investigated and periods of bioclimatic comfort were identified. Thus, at Cacica, the comfort period covers the months of June-July-August and partly September, while at Târgu Ocna the period starts one month earlier (in May) and extends by one month compared to Cacica resort (until September). It is worth noting the presence of clusters of days or hours with thermal discomfort caused by heat, especially in Târgu Ocna (in July and August). Over the course of a day, bioclimatic comfort based on the THI index is reached in Cacica, during the summer, from 6.00 a.m. and lasts until midnight. In the transition months, April, May and October, comfort is felt between 11.00 a.m and 6.00. p.m. In Târgu Ocna the bioclimatic comfort is specific to summer throughout the day, with a more pronounced discontinuity in the afternoon hours, when the discomfort caused by the heat sets in. The salt mines benefit from a thermal stability that is reflected in the slightly variable THI values and in a slight cooling discomfort. The stable atmosphere and the microclimatic uniformity give Cacica and Trotu? salt mines certain balneoclimatic qualities recommended both for tourists and patients (with respiratory diseases).
LULC Change Detection at Killa Abdullah District Balochistan Using GIS Techniques
Authors: Kakar Asma Khan , Shahzada Nadia , Basit Abdul Nadim , Ayeh Marvin
Published: August 2024

Changes in land use and land cover (LULC) have an impact on our comprehension of regional, local, and global environmental change, and cities are dynamic because change is constant and can be attributed to a variety of factors depending on the socioeconomic, political, and environmental circumstances of a particular location. Socioeconomic changes have a direct impact on the local environment because of the significant changes in the natural world. The study aims to classify the many forms of land use and land cover that existed in the Killa Abdullah region between 1992 and 2020, including the built-up, barren terrain, vegetated, and rangeland sectors. to evaluate the impact of the changes on LULC. For this study, both primary and secondary data were gathered. Secondary data was gathered using satellite images from the corresponding years 1990 and 2020, while primary data was gathered using GPS coordinates. Both satellite images were analyzed using the ERDAS Imagine 9.8v and ArcGIS 10.1v software. The findings of the study illustrated the intricate dynamics of land cover in the area. These nuances highlight potential avenues for expanding the field of research, notably in the area of customized training approaches. The accuracy for the years 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2020 was 92%, 88%, 87%, and 93%, respectively. The overall precision, which took into account all classes, reached a respectable 90%. The vegetation appears to have changed over time, peaking around 2010. While it was lower in 2020 than it was in 2010, it was still higher than it had been in the earlier years. When compared to 1990, water areas substantially declined in 2000, increased in 2010, and then dramatically decreased once more in 2020. Built- up areas have grown steadily over time, with a notable increase in 2020 compared to earlier years. As built-up regions have grown over time, especially in 2020, there is a clear pattern of urban expansion. Although there is considerable variety in bare places, it is not as noticeable as it is in other land cover types. Changes in land cover are a result of adjustments made to the human surface. Although the output's accuracy was only modest, a visual analysis revealed multiple misclassifications and overstatements of built-up and water.
PENGARUH KONSENTRASI CABAI TERHADAP SIFAT LISTRIK PADA MINYAK CABAI (CHILI OIL)
Authors: Cantika Zalfa
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh komposisi bahan terhadap sifat kelistrikan minyak cabai. Minyak cabai merupakan sambal atau bumbu yang dibuat menggunakan perpaduan minyak dan cabai kering. Pembuatan minyak cabai dilakukan dengan 6 perlakuan dengan jumlah cabai yang berbeda-beda pada setiap perlakuan. Sifat listrik diukur dengan metode dielektrik. Metode dielektrik dilakukan pada dua plat kapasitor keping sejajar dan diantara kedua plat tersebut diberi bahan dielektrik berupa elektroda Cu dan Zn. Parameter kelistrikan yang diujikan meliputi kuat arus listrik, frekuensi, voltase, dan resistensi. Selain itu, dilakukan pengukuran terhadap parameter suhu dan warna untuk mengetahui pengaruh keduanya terhadap sifat listrik minyak cabai (chili oil). Data hasil pengamatan disajikan dalam bentukgrafik yang terdiri dari grafik pengukuran frekuensi, arus listrik, warna, voltase, dan suhu pada minyak cabai. Sifat kelistrikan bahan pangan banyak digunakan untuk menilai kualitas dan kemurnian bahan secara cepat dan efisien.
Impact of Electricity Power Consumption on Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Threshold Regression Analysis Approach
Authors: Shuaib ISAH, Ukwenya , Aiyedogbon John Olu-Coris , Aigbedion Marvelous
Published: August 2024

Despite the abundance of several electricity sources in Nigeria and Government efforts in attracting private sector investment over the last two decades, the country is still facing several challenges which includes investment, electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and labour related issues that has contributed to dwindling economic fortunes. Therefore, this paper investigated the relationship between electricity power consumption and economic growth in Nigeria from 1990 to 2022. The paper employed a Threshold Regression Approach. The results revealed that the paper observed a negative relationship with economic growth in the regime characterized by low electricity power consumption values of -0.2381. Conversely, higher electricity power consumption values of 0.2556 established a positive relationship in the regime. These findings underscored a nonlinear relationship between economic growth and electricity power consumption following the endogeneously determined threshold value of 0.1301. The study’s implications for policy and investment decisions in Nigeria are profound. The results highlighted the critical role of electricity power consumption growth in shaping economic growth. Policymakers and stakeholders are urged to consider initiatives promoting the expansion and modernization of the power sector, involving infrastructure investment and attracting private sector involvement. Moreover, recognizing the positive influence of labor force growth values of 0.2670 on economic growth, there is an opportunity to harness Nigeria’s abundant labor force. Policy recommendations include a focus on workforce development, education, and training to enhance the skills and productivity of the labor force. In light of the non-significant impact of investment growth (-0.0025) on economic growth, a re-evaluation of privatization efforts in the power sector is recommended. Policymakers should prioritize attracting meaningful investments directed at power sector infrastructural development and create an environment conducive to private sector participation, fostering sustainable economic growth in Nigeria.
Unveiling the Dynamic Social Work Education Landscape in Albania
Authors: Duci Veronika
Published: August 2024

Social work has little tradition as an academic or professional path in most post-communist countries. The need for well-trained social workers is grave in all of these societies, with Albania being no exception. The aim of this paper is to review the current plans of study of the major three departments of social work in Albania using as benchmarks the Global Standards of Quality of Social Work Education and the Albanian Credit Framework. For the purposes of this paper a content analysis of the curriculum and the detailed syllabi was employed. This analysis revealed the following themes: (1) the nature of the curriculum in relation to global social work education quality standards (2) possible bottlenecks of the three curricula related to the Albanian Credit Framework and (3) compatibility level among the three curricula in the framework of the Bologna process. Results showed a satisfying level of adaptation of social work curricula with Global Standards of Quality of Social Work Education, with a reasonable division among theoretical courses of different orientations in the core theoretical curriculum. However, field practice hours were much less than the required ones, but the current Albanian Credit Framework created a bottleneck in relation to it, because it sets limits and hampers the universities in adapting and implementing the international best practices of 170-200 field placement days. It is suggested to systematically benchmark all three curricula to the Global Standards of Quality of Social Work Education and to create space for the field practice for professions like social work.
Özel Gereksinimli Bireylerin Gözünden Görmek
Authors: Özant Mustafa İnan , Karaman Merve , Ayyıldız Durhan Tebessüm , İlhan Ekrem Levent
Published: August 2024

Bu çalışma, özel gereksinimli bireylerin gözünden goalball, oturarak voleybol, işitme engelli futbolu ve otizmli bireylerle çeşitli etkinliklerin deneyimlenmesi konusunda gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmaya 266 üniversite öğrencisi katılmış olup, etkinlikler öncesinde ve sonrasında yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılarak veriler toplanmıştır. Toplanan veriler, içerik analizi yöntemiyle incelenmiş, temalar, kategoriler ve kodlamalar kullanılarak yorumlanmıştır. Araştırmanın bulguları, katılımcıların özel gereksinimli bireylerin perspektifinden çeşitli etkinlikleri deneyimledikten sonra farklı tutumlar geliştirdiklerini göstermektedir. Etkinlik öncesi ve sonrası tutumlarla ilgili görüşlerin betimleyici istatistiklerine göre, etkinlik öncesi toplam görüşlerin %70'i olumsuz, %30'u olumluyken, etkinlik sonrasında bu oran %7 olumsuz ve %93 olumlu olarak değişmiştir. Bu bulgular, katılımcıların goalball, oturarak voleybol, işitme engelli futbolu ve otizmli bireylerle yapılan etkinliklerle ilgili olumlu tutumlarının ciddi oranda arttığını göstermektedir. Araştırma sonuçları, özel gereksinimli bireylerin deneyimlerini onların gözünden değerlendirmenin ve benzer yaşantı hislerini anlamanın önemini vurgulamaktadır. Bu tür etkinliklerin, katılımcılara özel gereksinimli bireylerin yaşamları ve zorlukları hakkında daha derin bir anlayış kazandırdığı görülmektedir. Ayrıca, bu tür deneyimlerin toplumun farklı kesimleri arasında empati ve anlayışı artırma potansiyeline sahip olduğu belirtilmektedir. Araştırma sonuçları, benzer etkinliklerin daha geniş çaplı uygulanmasının önerildiğini göstermektedir. Bu tür uygulamaların yaygınlaştırılması, toplumun özel gereksinimli bireyler hakkındaki algısını olumlu yönde değiştirebilir ve bu bireylerin topluma daha iyi entegrasyonunu sağlayabilir. Sonuç olarak, bu çalışma, özel gereksinimli bireylerle ilgili etkinliklerin hem bireylerin kendi deneyimlerini anlamaları hem de toplumdaki farkındalığı artırmada önemli bir rol oynayabileceğini göstermektedir.
Exploring Machine Learning Algorithms for Cyber Attacks’ Classification
Authors: NVA Pavan Kumar Inguva  , Oludotun Oni  , Jacob Bryant
Published: August 2024

Cyber security is like a race between defensive and offensive capabilities. Day by day the attacks are increasing consequently the preventive mechanisms are also raising. The technological evolution must address the cyber security problem effectively. Cyber security is always the cutting-edge technology to which Machine learning added potentiality. Machine learning plays a crucial role cyber-attacks in various dimensions. The recent advancements in usage of Machine learning towards cyber security preventive and detective measures clearly indicates that the Cyber security certainly accelerates. But at the same time the threat framework also takes the advent of innovative machine learning models. In this paper we are intended to explore various machine learning algorithms to classify cyber-attacks, which are very useful in designing efficient threat defensive models
O Papel Epistemológico da Consciência na Recherche de la Vérité de Nicolas Malebranche
Authors: França Freitas Vinícius
Published: August 2024

O artigo discute o papel epistemológico da consciência na Recherche de la Vérité de Nicolas Malebranche. Após apresentar o problema de como uma visão epistemologicamente negativa da consciência poderia representar um obstáculo para o projeto de fundamentação de uma ‘ciência do homem’, defende-se que Malebranche compreende a ‘reflexão’, um tipo específico de consciência, como uma forma pura / intelectual de percepção e, portanto, uma forma não problemática de acesso aos fenômenos mentais do ponto de vista epistemológico. A reflexão poderia ser o fundamento da ciência do homem.
An Aristotelian Critique to Contemporary Virtue Epistemology
Authors: Cabral Marcelo
Published: August 2024

This paper aims to offer an Aristotelian critique of virtue epistemology, particularly of the way virtue epistemologists use the concept of intellectual virtue in their definitions of knowledge. I engage with David Bronstein’s thesis that virtue reliabilists, despite claims of being contemporary representatives of Aristotle’s epistemology, construct their key epistemic categories in ways that fundamentally deviate from Aristotle’s own virtue epistemology. In addition to Bronstein’s argument, I will argue that a similar critique applies to the other main branch of virtue epistemology – namely, Zagzebski’s responsibilism. I intend to clarify both the gist of contemporary virtue epistemologists and the motivation behind their approaches, highlighting that, not only do they differ from Aristotle, but also that their theories run the risk of vicious circular reasoning. I conclude by proposing alternative options, within virtue epistemology, that may avoid the problems I identify in mainstream virtue reliabilism and responsibilism.