bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison between Wave and OPQ32 – a comment on McDowall and Kurz
Authors: Bartram Dave
Published: January 2023

In their paper McDowall and Kurz (2008) claimed that Wave Professional Styles ‘clearly improved on the prediction offered by the well-established OPQ32i tool…’ The claim was based on the report of a study in which there were no significant differences in the validities reported for the two instruments. Hence it cannot be argued that one ‘clearly improved’ on the other. Issues are also raised with the way the data were treated and reported. Composites scores were created by adding together lots of different predictor scales and these composites were then correlated with unreliable single item criterion measures. While the authors say they created Great Eight competency measures in the process of carrying out this aggregation, no data are reported on the correlations of the Great Eight predictors with the criteria, or on potential differences between validities of competency potential and competency rating measures. No information was provided on correlations between the criteria or on the rationale for combining three different criteria into a ‘global performance measure’. Finally, it was difficult to see what role publication of the report of this study played in a paper that was ostensibly about integration of 360 degree feedback into the coaching process.
Time projection imagery
Authors: Szymanska Kasia
Published: January 2023

Time projection imagery is a key strategy used in cognitive behavioural coaching. This article highlights two different ways of applying time projection imagery.
Should learning to coach be integrated in a graduate psychology programme? Denmark’s first try
Authors: Spaten Ole Michael , Hansen Tia G.B.
Published: January 2023

For the first time coaching was embedded in a psychology graduate programme in Denmark. In the programme at Aalborg University the students concurrently followed cognitive-behavioural therapy courses and cognitive coaching modules. Spanning 1.5 academic years (16 full days) the coaching modules include 104 hours of lectures and action-reflection-workshops. Students’ coaching competences were measured pre-, mid-term and end course. The results show significant growth on the coaching competence scale and we propose that coaching should be included in upcoming psychology students’ graduate training.
Building a robustness against ageism: The potential role of coaching and coaching psychology
Authors: Moore Karen Lopez
Published: January 2023

Older workers are commonly perceived to be less able to adapt to change, particularly during challenging times such as those we are now experiencing. This paper will explore the origins and impact of such negative stereotyping and suggest a possible means to guard against it. It will then provide a consideration of how such a mechanism can be used to inform a coaching approach across the lifespan of a worker and how this can fit within existing coaching and coaching psychology models. Additional interventions will be explored and, within this context, a position will be suggested as to why coaching may be best placed to tackle the issue of ageism and promote successful ageing at work.

This article is based on a paper presented at the 1st International Congress of Coaching Psychology, Dublin, on 18 June 2011.
Brief coaching for resilience during organisational change – an exploratory study
Authors: Sherlock-Storey Mandi , Moss Mark , Timson Sue
Published: January 2023

Purpose:

This article outlines a small-scale exploratory study focusing upon the impact of a brief coaching intervention on participant levels of resilience in the face of organisational change. The study sought to pilot a brief, three-session resilience coaching programme and explore the impact upon participants’ reported levels of resilience and attitudes towards organisational change.

Design:

A programme of three 90-minute coaching sessions was delivered at three-weekly intervals over a six-week period. Luthans et al. (2007) Psychological Capital (Psycap) Questionnaire and questions relating to participants’ confidence in dealing with organisational change were administered in a test/re-test design one week prior to the commencement of coaching and within two weeks of coaching conclusion.

Method:

An opportunity sample of 12 middle managers from a UK public sector organisation experiencing significant organisational change participated in the study. Participants completed the pre-coaching questionnaire and participated in a brief resilience coaching programme consisting of three semi-structured sessions. The coaching programme was designed to support individuals in developing and demonstrating resilient behaviours in the face of organisational changes and progressing their well-being and/or resilience related goals. Participants were invited to repeat the study questionnaire within two weeks of their final coaching session.

Results:

Statistical analyses supported both study questions, with participants reporting significant (positive) changes in resilience levels and confidence in dealing with organisational change following the coaching programme. Increases in participants’ psychological capital in the areas of ‘Hope’ and ‘Optimism’ were also found although ‘Self-Efficacy’ was not found to be significantly enhanced.
Resilience Enhancing Imagery: A cognitive behavioural technique which includes Resilience Undermining Thinking and Resilience Enhancing Thinking
Authors: Palmer Stephen
Published: January 2023

This article describes Resilience Undermining Thinking, Resilience Enhancing Thinking and Resilience Enhancing Imagery (REI). REI is a cognitive-imaginal technique. It can help coachees, clients or trainees tackle situations or on-going events that lower their resilience and increase stress. It can be used specifically in coaching, sports, training or counselling settings and integrated within other forms of coaching.
A grounded theory investigation into negative paranormal or spiritual experience, based on the ‘diabolical mysticism’ of William James
Authors: Hartley Janice , Daniels Michael
Published: January 2023

This study explores negative paranormal and spiritual experiences in the light of William James’s concept of ‘diabolical mysticism ‘. The aim was to investigate the characteristics of these experiences, how they are interpreted by those who experience them, the rea.ciions of others, and their overall influence on people’s lives. The methodology used semi-structured interviews to develop a grounded theory. Seven participants were interviewed, five had psychiatric admissions after their experiences, and two did not. Experiences included ‘spirit possession’, ‘poltergeist’, ‘ghosts’, ‘alien abduction’ and massive spiritual energy. Analysis genera-ied six themes: (a) negative paranormal or spiritual experiences cannot be defined on purely affective quality; (b) they adversely affect the sense of self; (c) they unbalance or disturb; (d) they cause distress, as people cannot make sense of them; (e) other people’s reactions have enormous influence; and (f) they appear to be part of a process, suggestive of problem-solving or spiritual emergency. Results suggest it is not possible to differentiate between experiences with transformative potential and those that are purely destructive, by considering them in isolalion. Instead these experiences need, to be considered, in the wider context of social environment, and long-term influence on people’s lives. The paper crdi.cises the inadequacy of existing clinical and psychiatric approaches, and calls for transpersonal psychology to take a lead in this area.
Happiness, spirituality and meditation
Authors: Sundaram Mani Mala
Published: January 2023

This paper discusses the relationship between spirituality and happiness. Firstly, research and views from different disciplines are presented to show how malecialism causes unhaippiness and how spirituality is needed to remove the harmful effects of materialism. Secondly, the nature of spirituality and the spiritual life are explored in relation to happiness. Finally, the role and value of meditation are considered as providing practical steps towards developing a more spiritual perspective and greater happiness.
Towards an eco-relational approach to classroom learning
Authors: Blatchford Peter
Published: January 2023

In recent years approaches to children’s school progress are one step removed from the proximal processes which directly affect learning. Yet educational initiatives are unlikely to work well if there is not a prior understanding of the everyday contextual and relational dimensions of classrooms. On the basis of a review of our long-standing research programmes at the Institute of Education (IOE), and building in particular on ecological psychology, I propose a new eco-relational approach that has three dimensions: first, the influence of the immediate classroom context, in terms of, for axample, organisation into groups and interactional contexts; second, relationships in the classroom between teachers and pupils and between pupils; and third, ways contextual and relational elements are aligned or not in the complex interconnected and dynamic nature of the classroom system. I use our SPRinG project to show how an eco-relational approach can help realise the pedagogical potential of group work and benefit learning.
Batik Cap Sederhana Berbasis Pewarna Alami sebagai Media Proyek Profil Pelajar Pancasila di Kabupaten Sukabumi
Authors: Prihantini Prihantini , Hidayah N. , Rostika D. , Abdurhman O.
Published: January 2023

Batik diakui sebagai intangible cultural heritage of humanity, maka perlu diangkat sebagai materi pembelajaran dalam proses pendidikan. Ciletuh Palabuhanratu UGGp merupakan salah satu daerah yang unik memiliki tiga potensi keunggulan yakni geodiversity, biodiversity, dan cultural diversity. Hasil survey dan wawancara guru di kawasan Geopark belum pernah diangkat potensi tersebut untuk dikembangkan menjadi materi pembelajaran di sekolah. Amanat Kurikulum Merdeka tentang proyek penguatan profil pelajar Pancasila menjadi peluang mengangkat batik sebagai materi proyek untuk mengembangkan tema kearifan lokal. Berdasarkan masalah tersebut, maka dilaksanakan bimbingan teknis kepada pengawas, kepala SD, dan guru-guru SD untuk dibekali pengembangan proyek penguatan profil pelajar Pancasila dengan membuat batik cap sederhana berbasis pewarna alami. Ketercapaian tujuan terlihat dari peningkatan rata-rata skor postes (72,00) dari rata-rata nilai pretes (46,00). Menurut refleksi peserta, mereka mendapat ilmu baru dan memahami penerapan proyek penguatan profil pelajar Pancasila bertema kearifan lokal. Ilmu dan pemahaman peserta diharapkan dapat diterapkan dalam pembelajaran di sekolah.
A Survey of Several Common Navigation Methods for Spacecrafts
Authors: Wang Shuxuan
Published: January 2023

Spacecraft work beyond the earth’s atmosphere. With the development of aerospace industry, missions of spacecrafts are becoming more and more complex. So spacecrafts need more efficient and accurate navigation system to help their works. Every navigation system has its advantages and disadvantages. This paper summarizes several common navigation methods and their characteristics, and the application of different navigation methods, as well as their trend of future development.
Research on firewall technology and its application in computer network security strategy
Authors: Wang Peihong
Published: January 2023

Computer network is a double-edged sword, which brings convenience to people's life and work, but also brings hidden dangers, and even suffer losses, especially in recent years, the unscrupulous elements use computer network vulnerabilities to steal important data and seek improper benefits, which has caused serious network security problems. Among them, focus on the application of firewall technology can effectively prevent and supervise the existence of network security threats in the computer, control access to the Internet, and ensure the safe operation of computer networks. In this paper, from the importance of firewall, we explore the main functions, technical principles, architecture and use scenarios of cloud firewall, and propose the application in the computer network security strategy for reference.
Research on Brand Design of GUCCI Jewelry Packaging
Authors: Chen Ziyu
Published: January 2023

In today's mature development of commodity economy, people's demand for jewelry increases and they have more choices in product brands. Jewelry packaging design and the combination of its brand core value embodiment and product connotation have become the focus of jewelry packaging design. The article takes branding as the starting point, and analyzes the importance of brand core value and brand positioning to jewelry packaging design by studying the core value of the product, and the strategy of branding to shape jewelry packaging design. GUCCI brand packaging design as an example, the branding packaging design on the development of the brand and the embodiment of the core value, so as to explore the branding of jewelry packaging design methods, design jewelry packaging in line with the public aesthetic, demand.
Review of Modern Computer-aided Drug Design Methods
Authors: Lin Yipeng
Published: January 2023

Computer technology has developed rapidly in recent decades, and it is also widely used in the field of drug research and development. Computer-aided drug design (CADD) has appeared in the form of assistance to drug discovery process in this background. Computer-aided drug design can save time which is spent in the experimental process in the real world. Since appearance of computer-based drug design strategies, the concepts of HTS, structure-based and ligand-based drug design (SBDD and LBDD), and virtual screening (VS) have been proposed. These technologies have their own advantages and disadvantages, and have different scope of application. This review provides an introduction of modern drug design strategies which are based on computer technology, classifies different methods and finds out the basic working principle of each one, the applicability and limitations of these methods are discussed and recommendations are provided in the application of each method.
Rescuing the global automotive industry supply chain
Authors: Huang Qian , Kang Kai
Published: January 2023

China's economy has been deeply integrated into the global industrial supply chain, and the global industrial chain is highly dependent. The automobile industry is an important pillar industry of the national economy. It plays an important role in the development of the national economy and society because of its wide industrial chain, strong correlation, wide employment and large consumption. This paper studies the value chain of the global automobile industry. By analyzing the current situation of China's automobile industry, the degree of dependence on global foreign trade, and the position and advantages and disadvantages in the global value chain, it puts forward the development trend and direction of the future automobile industry chain, which has certain reference significance for the development of the automobile industry.
Assessment of physical and mechanical properties of juvenile and matured Bambusa vulgaris glue-laminated bamboo for structural applications in Ghana
Authors:   Department of Construction and Wood Technology, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Appiah-Kubi Emmanuel , Awotwe-Mensah Michael ,   Department of Construction and Wood Technology, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Jobson Mitchual Stephen ,   Department of Construction and Wood Technology, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development
Published: January 2023

This study assessed the properties of juvenile and matured glue-laminated bamboo for structural applications. Glue-laminated bamboo was produced from 2-year-old and 4-year-old culms of Bambusa vulgaris with a fast-curing polyurethane adhesive (Rapid Lion). The composites produced were assessed for their physical (moisture content, basic density, radial, longitudinal, tangential and volumetric shrinkage) and mechanical (modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity and compressive strength parallel to grain) properties. The results show that the juvenile glue-laminated bamboo significantly shrinks about twice that of the matured glue-laminated bamboo with values of 6.32% for radial, 6.51% for tangential and 0.22% for longitudinal. It was further observed that the basic density of the matured glue-laminated bamboo was 810.56 kg/m³ which is 14.56% higher than that of the juvenile glue-laminated bamboo. The juvenile glue-laminated bamboo had MOE of 5876 MPa; MOR of 43.42 MPa and compressive strength of 37.58 MPa whilst that of the matured glue-laminated bamboo recorded MOE of 13379 MPa; MOR of 82.48 MPa and compressive strength of 62.78 MPa. The matured bamboo laminates had better physical and mechanical properties than that of the juvenile bamboo laminates. It is recommended that matured Bambusa vulgaris can be used as an engineered composite material for structural applications.
The Effects of Antimicrobial Residues on Microbiological Content and the Antibiotic Resistance in Frozen Fish
Authors: Kukhtyn Mykola , Malimon Zoya , Salata Volodymyr , Rogalskyy Igor , Gutyj Bogdan , Kladnytska Larysa , Kravcheniuk Khrystyna , Horiuk Yulia
Published: January 2023

As fish are perishable foods, their storage conditions require appropriate sanitary and temperature regimes. The producers commonly use various antibiotics to stop fish’s microbiological and biochemical processes. The current research aimed to examine antibacterial residues in frozen fish (Argentina, flounder, lackerda, mackerel, capelin, salka, saithe, herring, dorado, and pink salmon) to find their influence on the quantitative content of microorganisms and to determine the sensitivity of isolated psychrotrophic bacteria to antibiotics. A total of 75 samples were collected from the fillets of frozen fish species. These fish were imported from Norway (16 samples), Vietnam (24 samples), Russian Federation (8 samples), China (14 samples), New Zealand (2 samples), Italy (2 samples), United States (4 samples), and United Kingdom (5 samples). The obtained results revealed that aminoglycosides (Gentamicin, Kanamycin, Spectinomycin, Dihydrostreptomycin, Paromomycin, and Apramycin) were in 45.6 ± 1.4% of frozen fish. The findings indicated the presence of some antibacterial residues (Nalidixic acid, antibiotics: Apramycin, Kanamycin, Tiamulin, and Nafcillin) in frozen fish, the definition of which has not been specified in the EU Regulation. This gives grounds to prohibit the use or develop standards for the maximum permissible concentration of these antibacterial substances in fish. The most common psychrotrophic bacteria isolated from frozen fish without antibacterial residues were highly sensitive to antibiotics, including Penicillin, Tetracycline groups, and Aminoglycosides. Therefore, it can be concluded that the residual levels of various biocides found in fish are a source for the expression of multi-resistance genes, which can be transmitted to consumers in the food chain.
RETRACTED: Comparative Effects of Scapular Mobilization Combined with Glenohumeral Mobilization Versus Glenohumeral Mobilization Alone On Pain, Disability and Quality of Life in Frozen Shoulder
Authors: Khalid Amna , Altaf Faiza , Ajmal Muhammad , Zahid Hamza , Ahmad Jawad , Sajid Khan Rana Muhammad
Published: January 2023

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Enhancing Students’ Critical Thinking Through TTW (Think-Talk-Write) Instructional Model in Araling Panlipunan
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3860-7284, 17-ss-ss-055@lspu.edu.ph, lucila.palacio@lspu.edu.ph, Talipan National High School, Department of Education, Laguna State Polytechnic University, Faculty of College of Graduate Studies and Applied Research, Philippines, E. Daa Charise Joy , C. Palacio Lucila
Published: January 2023

The study was conducted to determine whether the utilization of TTW (Think-Talk-Write) Instructional Model could enhance students’ critical thinking in terms of analyzing information, observing and observations, comparing and contrasting, draw conclusions based on evidence and define terms and consider definitions in the subject Araling Panlipunan 7. Using the single-group pretest-posttest method of experimental research design and cluster sampling, it involved thirty (30) Grade 7 online class students of Talipan National High School during the school year 2021-2022. The students were given a self-made pre-test consisting of a 40-item multiple choice test, 8 questions per critical thinking skill, on the pre-experimental phase followed by the utilization of the TTW instructional model during the experimental phase. Post-test was administered in the post-experimental phase. Frequency count, percentage and paired samples t-tests were used to analyze and interpret the data. Results revealed that there is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test performance levels of students’ critical thinking in terms of analyzing information, observing and observations and comparing and contrasting while there is no significant difference in terms of the skill in drawing conclusions based on evidence and defining terms and consider definitions. Based on the findings, the utilization of the TTW instructional model helped a lot in enhancing students’ critical thinking skills in terms of analyzing information and improved their skills in observing and observations and comparing, and contrasting. However, gradual improvement is observed on critical thinking skills which require students to conclude. Moreover, their skill in defining terms based on their own understanding and transferring their learning in real life-context still needs more practice to improve. Hence, relevant research related to this matter may be the focus of future studies. Keywords: Araling Panlipunan, Critical thinking, Think-Talk-Write Instructional Model, Single-group Pretest-Posttest Method, Philippines
Rainfall Intensity Duration Frequency Curve Statistical Analysis and Modeling for Patna, Bihar
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Sandip University, Madhubani, Bihar, India, Kumar Pappu , Narayan Madhusudan ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Sandip University, Madhubani, Bihar, India, Bhushan Mani
Published: January 2023

Using data from 41 years in Patna, India, the study’s goal is to analyze the trends of how often it rains on a weekly, seasonal, and annual basis (1981–2020). First, utilizing the intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curve and the relationship by statistically analyzing rainfall, the historical rainfall data set for Patna, India, during a 41-year period (1981–2020), was evaluated for its quality. Changes in the hydrologic cycle as a result of increased greenhouse gas emissions are expected to induce variations in the intensity, length, and frequency of precipitation events. One strategy to lessen vulnerability is to quantify probable changes and adapt to them. Techniques such as log-normal, normal, and Gumbel are used (EV-I). Distributions were created with durations of 1, 2, 3, 6, and 24 hours and return times of 2, 5, 10, 25, and 100 years. There were also mathematical correlations discovered between rainfall and recurrence interval. Findings: Based on findings, the Gumbel approach produced the highest intensity values, whereas the other approaches produced values that were close to each other. The data indicates that 461.9 mm of rain fell during the monsoon season’s 301st week. However, it was found that the 29th week had the greatest average rainfall, 92.6 mm. With 952.6 mm on average, the monsoon season saw the highest rainfall. Calculations revealed that the yearly rainfall averaged 1171.1 mm. Using Weibull’s method, the study was subsequently expanded to examine rainfall distribution at different recurrence intervals of 2, 5, 10, and 25 years. Rainfall and recurrence interval mathematical correlations were also developed. Further regression analysis revealed that short wave irrigation, wind direction, wind speed, pressure, relative humidity, and temperature all had a substantial influence on rainfall. Originality and Value: The results of the rainfall IDF curves can provide useful information to policymakers in making appropriate decisions in managing and minimizing floods in the study area.
Žigmund Stojka – košický farár a neskorší sedmohradský biskup
Authors:   Archív Arcibiskupského úradu Košice, Eliáš Róbert
Published: January 2023

Žigmund Stojka is among the important bishops of Hungary in the 18th century. The article deals with the period 1729 – 1733, when he was the parish priest of Košice. His work in Košice is marked by a dispute with the city municipality. In 1730, Stojka wrote a nine-point complaint to the municipality, in which he attacked the illegal situation that prevailed in the Košice parish. Under his predecessors, the city established the function of a church inspector, to whom it entrusted the management of the income and expenses of the parish church, which the parish priest, as the rector of the church, did not have the opportunity to examine. The city thereby excluded him from all management of the temporal affairs of the parish and left him only the service of masses and the administration of the sacraments, which was contrary to both canonical and secular law. The investigation of this complaint was entrusted to the Imperial-Royal Commission. We learn what conclusions were reached from a document from 1755, when the Košice parish priest at the time filed a similar complaint as Stojka at the time. He referred to the conclusions of the Imperial-Royal Commission, according to which the church treasury should have two locks, the key of one should be held by the inspector and the other by the parish priest. This complaint was upheld in full.
Kult obetí domnelých rituálnych vrážd v Katolíckej cirkvi 12. – 18. storočí
Authors:   Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Teologická fakulta v Košiciach, Inštitút cirkevných dejín, Kuruc Angelus Š.
Published: January 2023

From the 5th century, Jews were falsely accused of murdering Christian boys to use their blood in the performance of religious rituals. In some cases, the alleged victims of human sacrifice became venerated as Christian martyrs and became objects of local cults and veneration; although they were never canonized, they were confirmed by the cult devoted to them "ab immemorial" (the giving the assent to a formal beati-fication). The attitude of the Catholic Church towards these accusations and the cults venerating children supposedly killed by Jews has varied over time. The Papacy generally opposed them, although it had problems in enforcing its opposition. The official liturgical cult of them has now been abandoned in accor-dance with the post-conciliar provisions and the feasts were removed from the Roman Martyrology.
Applied aspects of geochemical parameters of oil
Authors:   The Institute of Geology and Geophysics, ANAS, Baku, Azerbaijan, Martynova G. S. , Huseynov D. А. ,   The Institute of Geology and Geophysics, ANAS, Baku, Azerbaijan, Maksakova O. P. ,   The Institute of Geology and Geophysics, ANAS, Baku, Azerbaijan, Nanajanova R. G. ,   The Institute of Geology and Geophysics, ANAS, Baku, Azerbaijan
Published: January 2023

The given paper provides data on the fingerprints of Azerbaijani oils using biomarkers (GC/MS) and microelement composition (ICP/MS), as well as the main geochemical parameters of oil, such as CPI, Ki, QI, ITC, Ts/Tm, Pr/Ph, etc., and data on correlation dependencies of geochemical parameters on the horizon at particular oilfield. Characterization of oil accumulations belonging to the mid-Pliocene in the Caspian Sea in terms of hydrocarbons - biomarkers and geochemical parameters makes it possible to predict the composition and the predominant type of oil in the field with similar geological structure. Keywords: oil biomarkers; chromatographymass spectrometry; mass spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma; oil fingerprint.
Mineralogy, geochemistry and paleoweathering characteristics of Paleogene-Miocene oil shales in Azerbaijan
Authors:   Geology and Geophysics Institute, ANAS, Baku, Azerbaijan, Aliyev Ad. A. , Abbasov O. R. ,   Geology and Geophysics Institute, ANAS, Baku, Azerbaijan, Aghayev A. M. ,   Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University, Baku, Azerbaijan, Khuduzade A. I. ,   «Azneft» PU, SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Hasanov E. H. ,   Department of Geophysics and Geology, SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan
Published: January 2023

The Paleogene-Miocene oil shales studied in the paper were taken from the outcrops and ejecta of mud volcanoes in Shamakhi-Gobustan and Absheron regions. The geological age, mineralogy, and chemical composition of the samples were studied by analytical investigations. Minerals found oil shales were described in detail in the relevant categories. Some appropriate classifications were made in connection with the chemical composition of samples. The indices such as CIA, CIW, PIA, "RR = SiO2/Al2O3" - chemical weathering index, the diagrams like "(Al2O - K2O) – CaO – Na2O", "A-CN-K", and also reflecting mobility characteristics of elements, and estimates on large-ion lithophile elements were used to study the paleoweathering characteristics. Keywords: oil shale; geochemistry; mineral; paleoweathering.
The study of a new paraffin inhibitor in oil production
Authors:   «OilGasScientificResearchProject» Institute, SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Akhmedova I. K.
Published: January 2023

A new composition for controlling build up of paraffin has been developed. Preference was given to naphthenic acids, polypropylene glycol, caustic potassium and copper nanoparticles with size of 50 nm, bulk weight 5 g/cm3, specific surface area 12 m2/g. The optimal concentration of the hydrophobic reagent and its application technology under field conditions are recommended. The developed reagent is used in oil production, namely for ARPD control, in individual wells in Azerbaijan. Keywords: well; wax deposition; inhibitor; nanoparticle; electrokinetic potential.
Production of modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes and their application for stimulation from oil recovery
Authors:   SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Shamilov V. M.
Published: January 2023

In the presented work, the possibility of using modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as reagents for increasing the oil recovery factor is considered. Carbon nanotubes were obtained by the method of chemical combination from the gas phase. Ethylene was used as the raw material. Further, the nanotubes were modified to obtain a stable aqueous MWCNT ash, subsequently used as an additive to the polyacrylamide solution. Keywords: nanotechnologies; multi-walled carbon nanotubes; oil recovery enhancement.
Investigation of gas bubble coalescence suppression and its effect on the operation of a booster pump as part of a pump-ejector system when pumping water-gas mixtures
Authors:   Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia, Gorelkina E. I.
Published: January 2023

Article presents an overview of studies of the gas bubbles interaction processes in the composition of water-gas mixtures. Data are given on theories that indirectly indicate the nature of the phenomenon of coalescence, or its suppression. It has been established that there are rational ranges of parameter values at which coalescence suppression is observed, however, when some critical values of these parameters are exceeded, the coalescence suppression regime breaks down. The experimental studies of the gas flow rate effect, passed in the bubbles flow form through a column with liquid, at various pressures and salinity of the liquid showed that an increase in the maximum gas flow rate with suppressed coalescence is observed in a certain range of salinity (with increasing pressure). However, further with an increase in salinity, the maximum the gas flow rate remains constant, after which the regime breaks. The addition of foaming surfactants increases the maximum gas flow rate. At the same time, a study of multistage centrifugal pump characteristics showed that the addition of surfactants improves the performance of the pump up to a certain concentration, with an increase in this concentration, the performance improves slightly. A further direction of studying the technology of creating stable water-gas mixtures is also formulated. Keywords: carbon footprint reduction; SWAG technology; pump-ejector systems; water-gas mixture; coalescence of gas bubbles.
Formation of investment climate in the oil and gas industry of Azerbaijan and its impact on the development of the non-oil sector
Authors:   SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Gasimov A. A. , Hajiyev G. B. ,   Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), Baku, Azerbaijan
Published: January 2023

After the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, there is a great need to create a favorable investment climate for attracting foreign capital to the national economy. From this point of view, due to its special relevance in modern economic conditions, the legislative framework for the formation of a favorable investment climate in the oil and gas industry was studied and its impact on the development of the non-oil sector was assessed. To further clarify the subject of the study, special attention was paid to the frequent changes in tax legislation, which seriously hinder the attraction of investments in the oil and gas industry. As a result of successful reforms, changes have taken place in the management structure of the country's oil and gas industry aimed at creating a more accurate and perfect system of state regulation of operations in the use of subsoil. As a result, the contradictions in the issues of authority and the negative factors that led to the inefficiency of the management system as a whole were eliminated, and many positive developments were observed. The article shows the directions of directing the revenues from the oil and gas industry to the development of the non-oil sector with long-term forecasts in the conditions of formation of a favorable investment climate in our country. Keywords: oil and gas industry; investment climate; law; non-oil sector; development.
Azerbaijan oil in the economic interest of world powers and regional states
Authors:   Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), Baku, Azerbaijan, Suleymanov N. M.
Published: January 2023

The article analyzes the fact that Azerbaijan is one of the oldest and richest oil fields in the world, the penetration of foreign capital flow with the increase of oil production in the Baku region starting from the middle of the 19th century, the share of Azerbaijani oil in world oil production at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, the increasing role of oil during the First World War, the struggle for Baku oil between Soviet Russia and the Entente countries after the war, the plans of fascist Germany to seize Baku oil during the Second World War, the exceptional role of Baku oil in the victory of the Soviet Union in the war, and the strict control of oil production by Moscow during the USSR, the interests of international powers and regional states in hydrocarbon resources in the Caspian region after the fall of the USSR, the oil strategy implemented by Heydar Aliyev in the 90s and its historical significance. Keywords: Azerbaijan; Caspian sea; oil; US; UK; Russia; Türkiye; agreement.
Applied implementation of digital expert systems in the process of planning and designing repair and insulation works in oil wells
Authors:   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Ufa, Russia, Kaslivtsev R. V. , Kochekov M. A. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Ufa, Russia, Vakhitov B. R. ,   OOO «Tetakom», Innopolis, Russia
Published: January 2023

During the operation of producing oil and gas wells, oil from formations is extracted together with water. In the case of a significant water cut in a well it is economically feasible and technologically necessary to carry out geological and technical actions (GTA) with the aim to reduce the water cut - repair and isolation works (RIW). Designing actions for RIW is associated with a analysis of the reasons of increase of water cut and the development of methods for eliminating the identified problem. The use of expert systems makes it possible to implement an integrated approach to the design of actions for RIW with a choice of necessary compositions, and designs of works, taking into different processes. Keywords: expert system; repair and insulation works; optimization; design.
Historical Developments in Food Science and Technology
Authors:   Department of Food Science and Technology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 605014, India, Akhila Plachikkattu Parambil , Sunooj Kappat Valiyapeediyekkal ​ , Aaliya Basheer , Navaf Muhammed , Sudheesh Cherakkathodi , George Johnsy , Pottakkat Biju
Published: January 2023

Food science aims to create and maintain a safe, abundant, and wholesome food supply based on fundamental science and engineering principles. The evolution of food science over the centuries has resulted in the development of various food processing technologies to ensure nutritious, fresh, and safe food. Recent decades have seen much attention paid to applying emerging technologies. By developing new food processing technologies, the overall processing time and energy consumption have been reduced compared to conventional methods, while ensuring food safety and providing benefits to the industry. This review provides an overview of the development and invention of technology to the present. Keywords: Food science evolution, Emerging technologies, Food safety, Technological invention
Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Puducherry, South India
Authors:   Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India, Jovita Leon , Sarkar Sonali , Basu Debdatta , Nanda Nivedita , Joseph Noyal Mariya , Manghat Sreeja
Published: January 2023

A bidirectional relationship exists between tuberculosis (TB) and nutrition. To examine the dietary intakes of tuberculosis (TB) patients and to identify the factors associated with dietary deficiencies. In this cross-sectional study, 173 newly diagnosed sputum smear-positive TB patients, and taking treatment in the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) were included. Nutrient intakes were evaluated through one day 24-h dietary recall and compared with the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). Data on dietary intake was analyzed using DietSoft software. The mean (SD) age of the study participants was 45.5 (18.7) years with majority male (73.4%). More than one-third (35.3%) didn’t receive any formal education and 28% were unemployed. Nearly half (47%) had diabetes mellitus, 45.1% were alcoholics, 39.3% were smokers, and 36% underweight. The mean (SD) daily intake of energy was 1414.33 (458.45) kcal and the median (Interquartile Range) of protein was 43.15 (30.00-60.26) gms. The daily energy and protein intake were lower than the national guidelines for RDA. The intake of micronutrients was found to be much lower than recommended. The intake of macronutrients and selected micronutrients in TB patients were grossly inadequate. Along with vitamin supplementation, dietary counseling also is needed in this population. Keywords: Dietary intake, Nutritional status, Risk behaviors, Tuberculosis
Human rights diplomacy: Navigating an era of polarization
Authors: Griffiths David
Published: January 2023

In an era of increasing polarization between great powers, and amid profound and overlapping global challenges, principled leadership and careful diplomacy on human rights are urgently needed. The norms and tools of the multilateral human rights system offer ways to address global crises. But it remains in question whether, and how, human rights diplomacy can respond effectively. The US and China champion competing human rights paradigms of democracy vs development, but these represent neither a holistic view of human rights nor a sustainable way forward. Despite the disincentives that polarization creates for other, less powerful states, innovative ideas and new leadership are emerging within the system – particularly from countries in the Global South. Such efforts present a potential way out of the current impasse. This research paper aims to provide an overview of the most significant challenges and trends in human rights diplomacy – including the systemic challenge posed by China and the emergence from the Global South of a more diverse agenda – and to propose ways to preserve and reinvigorate the multilateral system for the protection and fulfilment of human rights.
Problematics of the Transfer of Land Ownership Based on Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2022
Authors:   University of Jember Master of Notary Study Program Student, Putri Rizkyatus Safa’ah Aditya , Setyawan Fendi ,   Lecturer in the Notary Masters Study Program at the University of Jember, Prakoso Bhim ,   Lecturer in the Notary Masters Study Program at the University of Jember, Khasanah Mutiatul ,   Chairman of the Regional Management Association of Jember Regency Land Deed Making Officials
Published: January 2023

The transfer of land rights through buying and selling is an event or legal action that results in the transfer of rights from one legal subject to another from the seller to the buyer. In order for the buyer to get legal certainty, the deed of sale and purchase made by PPAT needs to be registered with the National Land Agency so that a land certificate is issued as the strongest evidence. Since the issuance of Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2022, the government has added a requirement in the registration of buying and selling, namely requiring the public to become active participants of BPJS Health which actually burdens the community itself. This type of research uses normative legal research. Using statutory and normative approaches and using secondary and primary legal materials. The results of the study indicate that the Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2022 has violated Article 28 H of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia.
Clinical utility of target-based next-generation sequencing for drug-resistant TB
Authors: Mansoor H. , Hirani N. , Chavan V. , Das M. , Sharma J. , Bharati M. , Oswal V. , Iyer A. , Morales M. , Joshi A. , Ferlazzo G. , Isaakidis P. , Ndlovu Z. , England K.
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND: In high TB burden countries, access to drug susceptibility testing is a major bottleneck. Targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) is a promising technology for rapid resistance detection. This study assessed the role of tNGS for the diagnosis of drug-resistant
TB (DR-TB).METHODS: A total of 161 samples from bacteriologically confirmed TB cases were subjected to tNGS using the Deeplex® Myc-TB kit and sequenced using the MiSeq platform. These samples were also processed for conventional phenotypic DST (pDST) using 13 drugs
on Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube and line-probe assays (MTBDRplus and MTBDRsl).RESULTS: There were 146 DR-TB and 15 drug-susceptible TB (DS-TB) samples. About 70% of patients with DR-TB had no previous TB treatment history. Overall, 88.2% had rifampicin-resistant/multidrug-resistant
TB (RR/MDR-TB), 58.5% pre-extensively drug-resistant TB (pre-XDR-TB) and 9.2% had XDR-TB as defined by the WHO (2020). Around 8% (n = 13) of samples were non-culturable; however, identified 8 were resistant to first and second-line drugs using tNGS. Resistance frequency was similar
across methods, with discordance in drugs less reliable using pDST or with limited mutational representation within databases. Sensitivities were aligned with literature reports for most drugs. We observed 10% heteroresistance, while 75% of strains were of Lineages 2 and 3.CONCLUSIONS:
Programme data supported tNGS in the diagnosis of DR-TB for early treatment using individualised regimens.
Concordance of three approaches for operationalizing outcome definitions for multidrug-resistant TB
Authors: Zeng C. , Mitnick C. D. , Hewison C. , Bastard M. , Khan P. , Seung K. J. , Rich M. L. , Atwood S. , Melikyan N. , Morchiladze N. , Khachatryan N. , Khmyz M. , Restrepo C. G. , Salahuddin N. , Kazmi E. , Dahri A. A. , Ahmed S. , Varaine F. , Vilbrun S. C. , Oyewusi L. , Gelin A. , Tintaya K. , Yeraliyeva L. T. , Hamid S. , Khan U. , Huerga H. , Franke M. F.
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND: The WHO provides standardized outcome definitions for rifampicin-resistant (RR) and multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB. However, operationalizing these definitions can be challenging in some clinical settings, and incorrect classification may generate bias in reporting
and research. Outcomes calculated by algorithms can increase standardization and be adapted to suit the research question. We evaluated concordance between clinician-assigned treatment outcomes and outcomes calculated based on one of two standardized algorithms, one which identified failure
at its earliest possible recurrence (i.e., failure-dominant algorithm), and one which calculated the outcome based on culture results at the end of treatment, regardless of early occurrence of failure (i.e., success-dominant algorithm).METHODS: Among 2,525 patients enrolled in the
multi-country endTB observational study, we calculated the frequencies of concordance using cross-tabulations of clinician-assigned and algorithm-assigned outcomes. We summarized the common discrepancies.RESULTS: Treatment success calculated by algorithms had high concordance with
treatment success assigned by clinicians (95.8 and 97.7% for failure-dominant and success-dominant algorithms, respectively). The frequency and pattern of the most common discrepancies varied by country.CONCLUSION: High concordance was found between clinician-assigned and algorithm-assigned
outcomes. Heterogeneity in discrepancies across settings suggests that using algorithms to calculate outcomes may minimize bias.
ON SUBMERSIBILITY, ENERGY INTENSITY AND BEARING CAPACITY OF PRISMATIC PILES WITH DIFFERENT SHAPES OF THE LOWER END
Authors:   ЮКФ АО «КазНИИСА», Байтемиров М.Н. , Джанузаков Б.Б. ,   ЮКФ АО «КазНИИСА»
Published: January 2023

Приведены результаты экспериментальных лабораторных исследований с применением моделей свай без острия, с закругленной нижней частью, с пирамидальным острием, а также с клиновидным острие при различных углах заострения. Установлено, что форма нижнего конца и угол заострения моделей свай оказывает влияние на их глубину погружения, удельную энергоемкость забивки и несущую способность. Для оценки несущей способности моделей свай разработан и использован метод динамических испытаний.
PHYSICAL AND ENERGY MODELS OF THE VIBRATION OF WIRES OF A POWER TRANSMISSION
LINE
Authors:   Алматинский технологический
            университет г. Алматы, Казахстан, Джаманбаев М.А. , Жумахан Н.Б. ,   Алматинский технологический
            университет г. Алматы, Казахстан, Ильясов Е.С. ,   Алматинский технологический
            университет г. Алматы, Казахстан
Published: January 2023

В статье приводится краткий обзор по ранее проведенным исследовательским работам
по изучению пляски проводов. Описана физическая модель пляски проводов с точки зрения
автоколебательных процессов. Рассмотрена методика оценки возможной амплитуды пляски,
основанная на анализе энергетического баланса процесса колебания. Приведена расчетная
формула для определения амплитуды стационарной пляски проводов.