bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Numerical Simulation of the Dovetail Tee and Hydraulic Optimization of the Height Difference for Pipeline in a Liquefied Natural Gas Filling Station
Authors: Kang Zhangyang , Tan Rufei , Yao Qiongqiong , Zhang Junmiao
Published: April 2024

Certain configurations of liquefied natural gas refueling stations exhibit a deficiency in managing boil-off gas. Furthermore, the ill-conceived linkage between the submersible pump and the gas storage tank pipeline leads to impeded natural gas transmission. This study employed the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methodology to scrutinize the hydrodynamic attributes of the T-type tee and dovetail tee configurations implemented in the pipeline design connecting the submersible pump and storage tank in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) filling station across diverse operational scenarios. The T-type tee induces detachment of the primary flow from the inner wall due to inertial forces, which results in vortex formation and heightened resistance, accompanied by increased energy dissipation. The transition of the rounded inner wall of the dovetail tee results in the reduction of eddy current generation and a smaller separation zone, thus minimizing resistance and energy loss. The maximum static differential pressure between the inlet and outlet of the dovetail tee is reduced by 52.52% compared to that of the T-type tee. In practical engineering applications, the use of dovetail tees leads to a reduction in the height difference for the pipeline by 17.58%, resulting in more uniform and stable flow rates and pressures in the flow field. These improvements contribute to engineering efficiency and environmental sustainability and are particularly evident in the design of LNG filling stations.
Uncertainty Estimation in the Modeling of a Flood Wave Caused by a Dam Failure in a Hydropower System with Pumped Hydro Energy Storage
Authors: Kriaučiūnienė Jūratė , Šarauskienė Diana
Published: April 2024

Future global sustainability depends heavily on the development of renewable energy. The object of this study is a system of two plants (Kaunas hydropower plant (HP) and Kruonis pumped-storage hydropower plant) and upper and lower reservoirs. A possible dam failure accident in such an important system can endanger the population of Kaunas City. The methodology for estimating dam-failure-induced flood wave uncertainty included scenarios of the upper reservoir embankment failure hydrographs, modeling flood wave spreading (MIKE 21 hydrodynamic model), and estimating wave heights. The GRS methodology was selected to assess the uncertainty of flood wave modeling results and the sensitivity of hydrodynamic model parameters. The findings revealed that the discharge values of the Nemunas inflow and outflow through the HP outlets are the most important parameters determining the greatest height of the flood wave. Therefore, by correctly managing the amount of water in the upper reservoir, it would be possible to prevent the lower reservoir dam from breaking.
Optimization of the Water–Energy–Carbon Nexus in the Residential Water Uses of Shanghai, China
Authors: Zhou Jianyu , Zhu Tingju
Published: April 2024

Residential water use in urban areas directly affects household energy consumption and associated carbon emissions. Reducing residential water use through water saving can lead to substantial energy saving and lower carbon emissions. Household choices in water appliances and fixtures and water-use behaviors shape water consumption patterns. This paper presents a study in Shanghai, China, where the water consumption structure of households was analyzed through a comprehensive survey. In addition, a season-differentiated water–energy–carbon nexus optimization model with Monte Carlo simulation was built to minimize the costs associated with water and energy usage while maximizing carbon emission reduction. The survey data revealed Shanghai’s water demand structure, thereby highlighting the water-use influence in the city on urban household energy consumption and carbon emissions, which are affected by seasonal temperature variations. The results provide useful insights into the intricate relationships among water use, energy consumption, and carbon emissions at the scale of urban households.
Waste-to-Energy Generation: Complex World Project Analysis
Authors: Vukovic Natalia , Makogon Evgenia
Published: April 2024

Sustainable development and the circular economy mandate efficacious management of waste. The annually increasing volumes of municipal solid waste pose a formidable global challenge. Waste-to-energy conversion, utilizing thermochemical or biochemical technologies, presents a viable solution for mitigating waste disposal concerns. This study conducts a thorough analysis of extant projects to evaluate the economic viability and environmental benefits across various technologies. Employing a self-compiled, unique database, our examination spans enterprises operational from 1980 to 2022, including 37 of the most representative facilities across Europe, North America, and East and Southeast Asia. Economic efficiency is gauged through the levelized cost of electricity generated by these installations, while environmental impacts are assessed based on the statistics on prevented greenhouse gas emissions. The methodology encompasses correlation and techno–economic analyses and expert evaluation. Contrary to conventional wisdom, our findings challenge the ubiquity of scale effects among technologies and the presumed decline in electricity generation costs with newer technologies. However, they corroborate the enhanced environmental benefits of recent technological advancements. The insights derived from this research are poised to inform strategic municipal solid waste management planning in Russia and beyond, offering a foundation for the design of new facilities. The scientific novelty of this work lies in its holistic approach to analyzing the ecological and economic efficiencies of all extant technologies.
Extended Deep-Learning Network for Histopathological Image-Based Multiclass Breast Cancer Classification Using Residual Features
Authors: Mewada Hiren
Published: April 2024

Autonomy of breast cancer classification is a challenging problem, and early diagnosis is highly important. Histopathology images provide microscopic-level details of tissue samples and play a crucial role in the accurate diagnosis and classification of breast cancer. Moreover, advancements in deep learning play an essential role in early cancer diagnosis. However, existing techniques involve unique models for each classification based on the magnification factor and require training numerous models or using a hierarchical approach combining multiple models irrespective of the focus of the cell features. This may lead to lower performance for multiclass categorization. This paper adopts the DenseNet161 network by adding a learnable residual layer. The learnable residual layer enhances the features, providing low-level information. In addition, residual features are obtained from the convolution features of the preceding layer, which ensures that the future size is consistent with the number of channels in DenseNet’s layer. The concatenation of spatial features with residual features helps better learn texture classification without the need for an additional texture feature extraction module. The model was validated for both binary and multiclass categorization of malignant images. The proposed model’s classification accuracy ranges from 94.65% to 100% for binary and multiclass classification, and the error rate is 2.78%. Overall, the suggested model has the potential to improve the survival of breast cancer patients by allowing precise diagnosis and therapy.
SwinDPSR: Dual-Path Face Super-Resolution Network Integrating Swin Transformer
Authors: Liu Xing , Li Yan , Gu Miao , Zhang Hailong , Zhang Xiaoguang , Wang Junzhu , Lv Xindong , Deng Hongxia
Published: April 2024

Whether to use face priors in the face super-resolution (FSR) methods is a symmetry problem.Various face priors are used to describe the overall and local face features, making the generation of super-resolution face images expensive and laborious. FSR methods that do not require any prior information tend to focus too much on the local features of the face, ignoring the modeling of global information. To solve this problem, we propose a dual-path facial image super-resolution network (SwinDPSR) fused with Swin Transformer. The network does not require additional face priors, and it learns global face shape and local face components through two independent branches. In addition, the channel attention ECA module is used to aggregate the global and local face information in the above dual-path sub-networks, which can generate corresponding high-quality face images. The results of face super-resolution reconstruction experiments on public face datasets and a real-scene face dataset show that SwinDPSR is superior to previous advanced methods both in terms of visual effects and objective indicators. The reconstruction results are evaluated with four evaluation metrics: peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), structural similarity (SSIM), learned perceptual image patch similarity (LPIPS), and mean perceptual score (MPS).
Investigation of α-Klotho Concentrations in Serum of Cats Affected by Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Neumann Stephan , Siegert Stephan
Published: April 2024

Being involved in various physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms (ageing, kidney damage, cardiovascular diseases, etc.), Klotho is a parameter of increasing interest. Studies in veterinary medicine are still rare, but it is exciting to find out whether the findings obtained can be transferred to animals. The aim of this study was therefore to investigate Klotho in cats. This study addressed α-Klotho concentrations in the serum of two groups of cats: one diseased group affected by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (n = 27) and one healthy control group (n = 35). α-Klotho concentrations in serum were measured using an ELISA. The results were evaluated in the context of several echocardiographic measurement parameters in the diseased group. No significant difference between α-Klotho concentrations in the two groups was found. A slight negative correlation was found between α-Klotho concentrations and the relation of left atrium/aorta (La/Ao) in the diseased group. Gaining initial information on α-Klotho in cats, it was not possible to draw definite conclusions concerning cardiomyopathies in this species. The assessment of Klotho should be considered in terms of its broad implications in disease processes, but it is also recommended to focus on specific disease features. Both approaches might be promising as possible applications of Klotho in veterinary medicine.
RETRACTED: Masood et al. Exploring Groundwater Quality Assessment: A Geostatistical and Integrated Water Quality Indices Perspective. Water 2024, 16, 138
Authors: Masood Muhammad Umer , Rashid Muhammad , Haider Saif , Naz Iram , Pande Chaitanya B. , Heddam Salim , Alshehri Fahad , Elkhrachy Ismail , Ahsan Amimul , Sammen Saad Sh.
Published: April 2024

The Water Editorial Office retracts the article “Exploring Groundwater Quality Assessment: A Geostatistical and Integrated Water Quality Indices Perspective” [...]
Spatio-Temporal Characteristics of Land Subsidence and Driving Factors Analysis in Shenzhen
Authors: Wang Shuanglong , Wang Guoyang , Huang Min , Song Jun , Yang Xiaoyu , Zhang Tingyu , Ji Wenyu , Zhang Shuai , Wu Weili , Wei Chengwen , Xiao Jian
Published: April 2024

Analyzing land subsidence using Multi-temporal Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (MT-InSAR) technology holds significant importance for the secure development of urban areas. Shenzhen, being a crucial component of the Pearl River Delta, faces the threat of land subsidence, similar to most deltaic cities. Numerous studies have already indicated the presence of severe land subsidence in certain localities of Shenzhen. However, due to limitations in data scope and research methodologies, the comprehensive spatial-temporal distribution of land subsidence across the entire city of Shenzhen remains unclear. This study initially employed MT-InSAR technology to process a total of 534 Sentinel-1A SAR images from three different frames (P11F71, P113F71, P11F65), covering the entire city of Shenzhen. This processing resulted in the generation of subsidence rate maps and subsidence time series. Subsequently, the temporal evolution patterns of the subsidence were analyzed while significant subsidence regions were identified. By integrating information from optical images reflecting human activities on the Earth’s surface, the study deduced the subsidence mechanisms in various significant subsidence areas. Research findings indicate that land subsidence in Shenzhen is primarily caused by construction activities, with a concentration in the western coastal areas of Shenzhen, reaching a maximum rate of 80 mm/yr, located at the estuary of Dongbao River (113.770385, 22.745305). The cumulative subsidence from March 2017 to June 2023 amounts to 500 mm. The expansion of the Qinglinjing Reservoir has led to an increased demand for water, resulting in a significant rise in formation pressure and subsequent land subsidence. InSAR land subsidence monitoring and analysis in urban areas can address the spatial and temporal resolution limitations of traditional subsidence monitoring methods, providing effective recommendations for widespread subsidence prevention and control.
Climate Variability, Coastal Livelihoods, and the Influence of Ocean Change on Fish Catch in the Coastal Savannah Zone of Ghana
Authors: Ankrah Johnson , Monteiro Ana , Madureira Helena
Published: April 2024

Coastal zones, despite their contribution to global economies, continue to suffer the negative impacts of climate variability, which limit the livelihoods of people, particularly small-scale fishermen. This study examined climate variability, coastal livelihoods, and the influence of ocean change on the total annual fish catch in Ghana’s Coastal Savannah zone. The mixed-methods approach was used to analyze primary data (semi-structured questionnaires and interviews), secondary data (sea surface temperature (SST) and salinity (SSS), and fish catch), and statistical tests (chi-square, binary logistic regression, and multiple regression). Findings revealed a significant increase in climate variability awareness among fishermen, attributed to the influence of broadcast media. However, they lack sufficient information regarding the transformation of cities, the urbanization process, and its impact on the global climate. Increasing temperatures and sea level rise emerged as the most prevalent impacts of climate variability over the past two decades in the zone. Although the fishermen lack awareness regarding the changes in SSS and their effects on fish, the findings of the multiple regression analysis established that changes in SSS exert a more pronounced effect on the decreasing fishing catch in the zone compared to those in SST. Empirical fish catch records supported the fishermen’s claim of a substantial decrease in total fish catch in the zone over the past 20 years. Aside from climate variability impacts, the involvement of many people and light fishing emerged as additional factors contributing to the decreasing fish catch in the zone. High premix fuel prices or shortages and “saiko” activities were the main obstacles that hindered the fishermen’s activities. “Saiko” is an unlawful activity in which foreign industrial trawlers sell fish directly to Ghanaian canoes or small-scale fishermen at sea. The fishermen lack sufficient means of supporting their livelihoods, as there is a lack of viable alternative livelihood options. Additionally, the majority of the fishermen experience symptoms of fever and headaches. The binary logistic regression analysis showed that the fishermen’s income insufficiency could be substantially reduced if they were to have their own houses, canoes, or fish all year. This situation highlights the need for heightened support from policymakers for improved sustainable livelihood prospects as well as health and well-being.
The Work of Youth Homelessness Prevention in Ontario: Points of Frustration, Points of Potential
Authors: Cullingham Sarah , Nichols Naomi , Rosenberg Aron
Published: April 2024

Despite a rhetorical turn towards prevention in homelessness policy and research, the work of youth homelessness prevention continues to be frustrated by persistent structural barriers. In this article, we examine how youth homelessness prevention is being implemented in the province of Ontario, with a focus on targeted provincial support programs and local shelter diversion practices. Drawing on interviews with workers in the homeless-serving sector, we describe the implementation of these initiatives and identify points of frustration and potential that workers encounter as they try to prevent experiences of homelessness for youth. We contend that these points of frustration illuminate persistent structural barriers that continue to forestall the work of youth homelessness prevention. Meanwhile, points of potential demonstrate the importance of empowering workers to creatively adapt and offer responsive services. Taken together, these signal the critical importance of two aspects of contemporary homelessness prevention typologies—primordial prevention and empowerment. We end by offering aspirations for action, a political reframing of the policy recommendations sections more typical of social science research articles. We do so to affirm our commitment to advancing the work of structural transformation that is required to achieve the right to housing for all, including youth.
Análisis de perfiles y desarrollo del talento de líderes sociales mediante el empleo de la prueba DISC
Authors: Díaz Tápanes Wendy , Ramírez Herrera Dania , Rivera González Gibrán
Published: April 2024

La investigación se centra en analizar los perfiles de comportamiento de mujeres líderes sociales de la organización social mexicana "Mujeres en Lucha, con tu esfuerzo triunfaremos" mediante la aplicación de la teoría DISC que sustenta a la prueba psicométrica del mismo nombre. El objetivo es dar a conocer estos perfiles y definir estrategias para desarrollar el talento individual de las mujeres miembro de esta organización. Se utiliza una metodología mixta de alcance descriptivo, con un componente cualitativo con el tipo de diseño estudio de caso, y uno cuantitativo con la aplicación de una prueba psicométrica estandarizada. Se recopilan datos mediante observación no participante, entrevistas semiestructuradas y la prueba DISC. Los resultados obtenidos ofrecen una descripción detallada de los perfiles de las líderes, tomándose como base a esta descripción para la realización de propuestas de acciones para el desarrollo del talento individual, alineadas con los objetivos organizacionales. Estas propuestas se enfocan en mejoramiento de áreas clave como comunicación efectiva, gestión del tiempo, colaboración, reconocimiento, desarrollo profesional, empoderamiento y concientización sobre estereotipos.
Recent Advances in Functional Hydrogel for Repair of Abdominal Wall Defects: A Review
Authors: Liu Ye , Huang Jinjian , Li Sicheng , Li Ze , Chen Canwen , Qu Guiwen , Chen Kang , Teng Yitian , Ma Rui , Ren Jianan , Wu Xiuwen
Published: April 2024

The abdominal wall plays a crucial role in safeguarding the internal organs of the body, serving as an essential protective barrier. Defects in the abdominal wall are common due to surgery, infection, or trauma. Complex defects have limited self-healing capacity and require external intervention. Traditional treatments have drawbacks, and biomaterials have not fully achieved the desired outcomes. Hydrogel has emerged as a promising strategy that is extensively studied and applied in promoting tissue regeneration by filling or repairing damaged tissue due to its unique properties. This review summarizes the five prominent properties and advances in using hydrogels to enhance the healing and repair of abdominal wall defects: (a) good biocompatibility with host tissues that reduces adverse reactions and immune responses while supporting cell adhesion migration proliferation; (b) tunable mechanical properties matching those of the abdominal wall that adapt to normal movement deformations while reducing tissue stress, thereby influencing regulating cell behavior tissue regeneration; (c) drug carriers continuously delivering drugs and bioactive molecules to sites optimizing healing processes enhancing tissue regeneration; (d) promotion of cell interactions by simulating hydrated extracellular matrix environments, providing physical support, space, and cues for cell migration, adhesion, and proliferation; (e) easy manipulation and application in surgical procedures, allowing precise placement and close adhesion to the defective abdominal wall, providing mechanical support. Additionally, the advances of hydrogels for repairing defects in the abdominal wall are also mentioned. Finally, an overview is provided on the current obstacles and constraints faced by hydrogels, along with potential prospects in the repair of abdominal wall defects.
Sclerocactus dawsoniae (Cactaceae), a New Species from Western Colorado, U.S.A.
Authors: McGlaughlin Mitchell E. , Naibauer Samantha K.
Published: April 2024

Sclerocactus dawsoniae McGlaughlin & Naibauer (Cactaceae), a new species from western Colorado, is described. Sclerocactus dawsoniae is segregated from S. glaucus (K. Schum.) L. D. Benson, differing by having a smaller overall size, fewer spines per areole, an allopatric distribution, and substantial genetic differentiation.
Pelatihan Tukang Las Fillet Untuk Pemuda Putus Sekolah Di Provinsi Riau
Authors: Zaira Jupri Yanda , Wijianto Agus
Published: April 2024

Program Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PkM) merupakan bentuk kegiatan yang dilakukan oleh praktisi pendidikan yang mempunyai keahlian diberbagai bidang keilmuan dalam bentuk kegiatan tridarma perguruan tinggi. Program ini diberikan kepada masyarakat bertujuan untuk meningkatkan sumber daya manusia yang mempunyai kompetensi, dalam hal ini bidang pengelasan. Program ini merupakan kerjasama yang berkelanjutan untuk angkatan ke 3 yang dilakukan oleh Politeknik Caltex Riau dengan Mitra PkM yaitu LAZnas PHR – Karyawan Muslim Indonesia. Kegiatan dilakukan selama lebih kurang 3 bulan, dimulai dengan proses seleksi calon peserta dari tanggal 20 Oktober sampai dengan 20 November 2022, proses pelatihan dari tanggal 22 November 2022 sampai dengan 02 Desember 2022, dan proses pemagangan dari tanggal 05 Desember 2022 sampai dengan 27 Januari 2023. Materi pelatihan yang diberikan terdiri dari teori K3, gambar teknik, teori pengelasan, praktek rigi – rigi las 1F, praktek corner joint 1F, praktek tee joint 2F, praktek tee joint 3F (E6013), dan praktek tee joint 3F (E7016). Hasil dari program ini adalah mecetak tukang las fillet sebanyak 11 orang yang tersebar dari 4 Kabupaten Kota yaitu Kota Pekanbaru, Kabupaten Siak, Kabupaten Kampar, dan Kabupaten Bengkalis. Peserta berhasil mempunyai kompetensi di bidang ilmu pengelasan dan berhasil mendapatkan sertifikat yang dikeluarkan oleh Politeknik Caltex Riau.
ANALYZING DEVELOPMENTAL TRENDS OF THE RUSSIAN STOCK MARKET
Authors:   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia, Бондарев Д. С. , Каратаев А. С. ,   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes the trends, challenges, and developmental prospects of the Russian stock market. The relevance of the study is based on the developmental trends of the Russian stock market influencing the establishment of the financial system and the provision of the national financial security of the state. The object of the study is the Russian stock market. The subject of the study is the developmental trends of the Russian stock market. The current state of the stock market has been assessed, with triggers and limiting factors determined. The main developmental trends of the Russian stock market were examined based on the conditions of international economic and financial sanctions. The article studies the prospects of modern trends in the technological development of alternative finances, affecting the prospects of Russian stock market development. Despite the negative effect of international sanctions in 2022, the authors concluded that there is an uptrend in the market capitalization of the Russian stock market in 2023. The growth is due to the transformation of the bond market and the establishment of its autonomy from global financial markets.
LEGAL ISSUES OF IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN POWERS OF LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT BODIES NOT REFERRED TO LOCAL MATTERS
Authors:   Administration of the Nadym District, Nadym, Russia, Сомиков К. А.
Published: April 2024

The article discusses the legal issues of implementing certain powers of local self-government bodies that are not related to local matters, using the example of selecting places for convicts to serve corrective labor. The author revealed the incompetence of local self-government bodies regarding this power and the lack of legal tools for its effective implementation. The causes and conditions for such power occurrences are analyzed. The proposed example illustrates the shortcomings in law-making activities under the reformation of public authorities’ competence. The dynamics of changes in public authorities’ competence are reflected using comparative legal analysis as well as historical and political type of law interpretation. The author briefly analyzes a legal phenomenon similar to non-retroactivity, but relating to an existing regulation, which implementation is more complicated, rather than a regulation that has become invalid and is being applied.
El examen como fenómeno de diseño.
Authors: Rossi Anibal
Published: April 2024

El presente artículo aborda las instancias de examen en el ámbito universitario como un fenómeno de diseño, fusionando la perspectiva centrada en la interfaz propuesta por Carlos Scolari con en el enfoque de Lila Pinto basado en las cinco dimensiones del núcleo duro de la escuela. Desde la perspectiva de las instancias de examen como interfaces de actores humanos, institucionales y tecnológicos, el análisis se basa en categorías que habilitan un mapeo en términos de actores,relaciones y procesos. Por su parte, las dimensiones del núcleo duro de la escuela (tiempo, espacio, currículo, evaluación y vínculos) se despliegan para complementar y enriquecer dicho análisis. El objetivodel trabajo no es llegar a una conclusión definitiva, sino plantear un diálogo y apertura con futuras investigaciones alentando un mapeo colectivo que sirva como insumo diagnóstico para el rediseño de las prácticas educativas en la educación superior.
Pemeriksaan Kelaikan Fungsi Dengan Uji Beban Statik Pada Jembatan Gelagar Komposit
Authors: Khoeri Heri , Nugroho Panji , Isvara Wisnu
Published: April 2024

Parameter daya layan yang harus dipenuhi untuk aspek keamanan jembatan adalah tidak terlampauinya batas tegangan dan batas lendutan pada saat operasional termasuk saat kondisi pembebanan maksimum terjadi. Untuk mengetahui perilaku Jembatan Komposit A30 Persimpangan Underpass Bekambit saat beroperasi dilakukanlah uji pembebanan statik. Uji dilakukan dengan beban bertahap sampai dengan 60% beban rencana (UDL) dan selanjutnya beban dihilangkan pula secara bertahap.. Lendutan terukur pada beban 60% UDL yaituÂ  21.77 mm yang diextrapolasi ke 100% UDL menjadi 36.28 mm masih di bawah batas lendutan sisa terpasang yaitu 72.4 mm menurut spesifikasi jembatan gelagar komposit A30 dan juga masih di bawah batas lendutan ijin maksimum L/800 yaitu 37.5 mm. Sejalan dengan itu penambahan tegangan pada UDL100% yang diekstrapolasi dari tegangan 60%UDL yaitu 73.64 MPa artinya hanya 32 % dari tegangan ijin SM490 230 MPa. Elastisitas material selama pengujian menunjukkan hasil yang linier, dengan lendutan sisa maksimum 1.14 mm masih di bawah lendutan sisa yang diijinkan yaitu 7.5 mm. Sehingga berdasarkan hasil uji beban statik, jembatan dapat dinyatakan laik untuk difungsikan.
Consumaciones religiosas en la Guerra Fría: los itinerarios mundiales de las reliquias xaverianas en 1949
Authors: Martínez Magdalena Santiago
Published: April 2024

En 1949 un grupo de notables carlistas y falangistas, con representación institucional y reporte periodístico incrustado, realiza una vuelta al mundo en aviones de la Pan Am, circundando los países comunistas con las reliquias de san Francisco de Javier. A partir de entrevistas y documentación, perfilamos el significado de este desconocido evento consumatorio, en términos de Auerbach, en la economía salvífica prefigural, el peregrinajepor el orbe católico, y la lucha anticomunista de la política exterior franquista.
A Study on the Enactment of the Social Welfare Act and the Treatment of Social Welfare Workers - Focusing on the enactment of related ordinances and remuneration for social welfare workers -
Authors:   Academy of Social Welfare and Law, Kwon Boo Chun , Lee Jun Young
Published: April 2024

The contents of this study are as follows. First, the Act on the Improvement of the Treatment and Status of Social Workers, etc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Act")As of March 6, 2023, 239 local governments out of a total of 243 local governments enacted ordinances, and only four local governments did not enact ordinances, reaching 98.3%.
Second, the annual growth rate of social welfare workers was compared and analyzed to determine how the legislation affected the remuneration level of social welfare workers, and as a result, the annual increase rate was 3.73% for three years from 2012 to 2014, and for six years from 2015 to 2020, the average annual increase rate was 6.08%, an increase of 36.5%. This will require various analyses, including the overall perception of labor in society and the increase in earned income of the entire nation, but some can be judged to be effective in enacting laws. In addition, as a result of examining the remuneration level data for social welfare workers compared to the ordinance-making ratio by metropolitan and provincial governments, the highest remuneration level was assumed to be 100 in 2014 and the lowest remuneration level was 75.5%, in 2017, the ratio increased to 83.2%, and in 2020, it was found that the ratio increased to 85.5%. As such, it can be seen that local governments have improved their awareness of the enactment of ordinances, and as a result of these efforts, it was judged that the remuneration level of social welfare workers could gradually increase.
As a result of regression analysis between the three-year ordinance-making ratio and the annual total salary of social workers in 2014, 2017, and 2020, the regression model was (the annual total salary) = 24,622,425(KRW) + 68,969(KRW)×(ordinance-making ratio)i where i = 1.2...45, and the annual total salary increased by 1% to an average of 68,969 Korean currency, won.
And the explanatory power(R-square=.352) was analyzed as 35.2%.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the law enacted in March 2011 influenced the enactment and revision of ordinances by local governments and contributed to the improvement of the remuneration level of social welfare workers.
Multipoint temperature measurement system composed of fiber-optic Fabry–Perot interference sensors and a wavelength-division multiplexing filter
Authors: Fukano Hideki , Kamada Mikihiro
Published: April 2024

A multipoint optical-fiber remote temperature measurement system was developed using reflection-type sensors consisting of a Fabry–Perot interference (FPI) structure with good temperature characteristics combined with a wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) filter. The FPI sensor was fabricated using a short temperature-sensing region sandwiched between single-mode fibers. FPI optical fibers and a WDM filter functioned as the temperature sensors and wavelength-selective optical source using an amplified spontaneous emission light source, respectively. This system was operated in a dense WDM configuration using an arrayed waveguide wavelength filter.
A escola que queremos para todos: uma resenha
Authors: Da Silva Monteiro Luiz Felipe , Luiza de Faria Fernanda
Published: April 2024

A obra em questão apresenta uma discussão reflexiva acerca de questões comumente abordadas no âmbito da Educação Inclusiva. Em seus seis capítulos, Eglér Mantoan e José Eduardo de Oliveira Evangelista Lanuti exploram temas cruciais para a construção de uma escola verdadeiramente inclusiva. No primeiro capítulo, discutem sobre as representações dos alunos na escola, destacando o problema da rotulação e suas implicações para a inclusão. Seguem abordando interpretações da deficiência, debatendo as concepções médica e social, e o exercício do poder na escola, influenciado pela teoria de Michel Foucault. Adiante, analisam a necessidade de transformações nas práticas avaliativas e pedagógicas para promover a inclusão escolar de forma efetiva. Concluem destacando a importância de uma escola que rompa com as limitações do sistema educacional atual e promova a inclusão de todos os alunos, reforçando que essa é a verdadeira aspiração educacional.
IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM PERBIKAN GIZI MASYARAKAT KABUPATEN HULU SUNGAI UTARA UNTUK KATEGORI BALITA BERSTATUS GIZI KURANG (STUDI PADA KELURAHAN SUNGAI MALANG DAN KECAMATAN AMUNTAI SELATAN)
Authors: Norsanti Norsanti , Affrian Reno
Published: April 2024

Based on Basic Health Research (RisKesDas) and Operation Weigh of Balita Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara, nutritional problem less increase during last three year, that is in 2015 Prevalence of less nutrition equal to 17,32%, 2016 Prevalence of less nutrition equal to 20,54% and in 2017 less nutrition Prevalence of 24% Prevalence of malnutrition less Hulu Sungai Utara District enter the categorization of public health problem because of the prevalence of nutrition less than 20%. Based on the mapping of malnutrition areas less malang river village 537 under-fives with less nutrition and South Amuntai 454 toddlers with less nutritional status.  Based on the result of the research that the implementation of the policy of nutrition improvement program of Hulu Sungai Utara Regency for under-five children category in Malang River Urban Village and South Amuntai Sub-district of Hulu Sungai Utara Regency has been running quite well, but in the implementation of this program there are still some obstacles between: 1. Lack of public knowledge about the importance of balanced nutrition for toddlers, 2. Patterns of Family Care, 3. Social Condition of the Community, and 4. There are still problems related to Interagency Coordination which runs the community nutrition improvement program, Factors that affect the implementation of nutrition improvement program the community for under-fives under-five category in Hulu Sungai Utara District study in southern Amuntai subdistrict and Malang River sub-district influenced by several factors: 1. Social Economics, 2. Pattern of Care, 3, Knowledge, Education and 4, Coordination Organizations
PENGARUH MOTIVASI DIREKTUR TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PERUSAHAAN DAERAH AIR MINUM (PDAM) DI KABUPATEN BALANGAN.
Authors: Rifani Jamil , Febriadi Herry
Published: April 2024

Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah banyak Karyawan yang terlihat kurangnya semangat kerja sehingga disini sangat diperlukan motivasi dari seorang Direktur untuk menyemangati Karyawannya dan juga masih banyak Karyawan yang telat datang ke kantor dan masih ada Karyawan yang keluar masuk pada saat jam kantor. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui motivasi Direktur dalam terhadap kinerja Karyawan, faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi dalam meningkatkan kinerja Karyawan serta upaya untuk mengatasi faktor-faktor yang berkaitan dengan Motivasi Direktur Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada PDAM kabupaten Balangan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan tipe penelitian deskriptif-kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Sumber data pada penelitian ini diambil memlalui penarikan sacara pursposive sampling berjumlah 9 orang. Setelah data terkumpul kemudian dianalisis dengan teknik yang meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data dan

verifikasi atau penarikan kesimpulan.

Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Motivasi Direktur Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada PDAM kabupaten Balangan belum cukup baik hal ini dilihat masih ada Karyawan yang belum memiliki keahlian dalam mengoperasikan komputer sehingga berpengaruh dalam pekerjaan dikantor. Kebutuhan yaitu indikator kebutuhan akan motivasi dari Direktur masih kurang karena bawahan membutuhkan motivasi dari Direktur. Serta dalam hal kualitas kinerja Karyawan dalam pekerjaannya masih kurang. Masih perlu ditingkatkan agar dapat bekerja secara optimal. Faktor-faktor yang menghambat diantaranya tingkat pendidikan, masih belum merata nya tingkat pendidikan pada PDAM kabupaten Balangan sehingga mempengaruhi kemampuan kerja Karyawan. Dan Motivasi, Karyawan masih belum termotivasi dengan adanya sanksi yang diberikan atasan. Upaya yang dilakukan memberikan pelatihan karena salah satu cara yang dapat dilakukan dalam upaya peningkatan kualitas kinerja Karyawan yang ada melalui bimbingan, pembinaan, pelatihan, agar kinerja Karyawan berjalan secara maksimal dan meningkatkan motivasi Karyawan.

Dalam rangka meningkatkan Motivasi Direktur Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada PDAM kabupaten Balangan disarankan kepada Direktur agar memberikan pembinaan dalam pekerjaan Karyawan serta melakukan monitoring dan evaluasi terhadap kerja yang dilakukan Karyawan tidak bosan-bosannya memberikan motivasi kepada Karyawan.
Використання національної онлайн-платформи «Дія.Освіта» у процесі підготовки здобувачів освіти фахових педагогічних коледжів
Authors: Радкевич Мар’яна , Констанкевич Лариса , Боремчук Лілія
Published: April 2024

У статті наголошено, що в сучасному освітньому середовищі, яке невпинно розвивається заради відповідності вимогам сучасності, національна онлайн-платформа «Дія.Освіта» є важливим інструментом у підготовці здобувачів освіти, зокрема означена інноваційна програма не лише відкриває широкий доступ до актуальних освітніх ресурсів, а й створює унікальні можливості для інтерактивного навчання та розвитку педагогічних навичок.

Проаналізовано використання національної онлайн-платформи «Дія.Освіта» як ключового елемента у формуванні сучасної педагогічної парадигми та підготовці кваліфікованих фахівців. Доведено, що вона є не лише зручним інструментом для доступу до сучасних методик викладання, а й інтерактивним середовищем, що сприяє взаємодії між студентами та викладачами. Закцентовано увагу на тому, що застосування передових технологій у навчальному процесі на «Дія.Освіта» сприяє ефективному засвоєнню знань та активізує розвиток ключових навичок і компетентностей, необхідних для успішної педагогічної кар’єри.

Окреслено різнобічний вплив національної онлайн-платформи «Дія.Освіта» на підготовку здобувачів освіти фахових педагогічних коледжів, а також перспективи вдосконалення системи освіти через інтеграцію сучасних технологій у навчальний процес.
Sistem Informasi Manajemen di Klinik Az-Zainiyah Berbasis Web Terintegrasi Notifikasi Real Time Menggunakan WhatsApp
Authors: Hakim Sony , Yaqin Mohammad Ainol , Jasri Mohammad
Published: April 2024

Proses administrasi di Klinik Az-Zainiyah masih menggunakan Microsoft Excel sehingga dapat memperlambat pendataan, bisa menyebabkan rusaknya data, dan Sulitnya mengelola arsip untuk pengelompokan data-data rekam medis pasien berdasarkan kategori tertentu seperti tahun pencatatan atau biodata pasien. Pada klinik Az-Zainyah, terdapat banyak santri yang melakukan pemeriksaan  setiap harinya. Selama ini banyak wali santri yang tidak mengetahui kondisi kesehatan santrinya selama di pondok pesantren karena selama ini informasi pemeriksaan hanya di tulis menggunakan kertas yang telah disediakan oleh Klinik, jadi wali santri untuk mengetahui kondisi kesehatan santri harus menghubungi pihak klinik atau sebaliknya pihak klinik yang menghubungi wali santri. Oleh karena itu, WhatsApp menjadi solusi untuk menjadi real time notifikasi pada aplikasi website untuk membantu dalam penyampaian informasi menjadi lebih interaktif, tepat waktu dan praktis. Metode penelitian yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data pada saat penulisan ini adalah melalui metode kualitatif, dimana teknik pengumpulan data meliputi observasi, pengumpulan dokumen dan melakukan wawancara pada sistem yang sedang berjalan, sedangkan metode pengembangan menggunakan waterfall. hasil dari penelitian yang dilakukan dapat diperoleh dengan kedua metode yaitu Sistem Informasi Manajemen di Klinik Az-Zainiyah Berbasis Web Menggunakan Framework Django Terintegrasi dengan Notifikasi Real Time menggunakan WhatsApp.
Piercing the Curtain: Exploring U.S.-Iran Relations and Realism Through the Qasem Soleimani Assassination
Authors: Abubakar Siddique Harun
Published: April 2024

In the domain of global politics, the validation of realist theory would occur if a majority of states held substantial power. However, the current international system features states with varying degrees of capability, leading to divergent objectives. This divergence contradicts realist assertions, prompting a critical examination in this article. By practically evaluating the international system, the article recognizes the diverse capabilities and objectives of states influenced by dominant states, especially in the case of postcolonial states, often overlooked by realism. Utilizing defensive and offensive theories within classical (neo) realism, the article analyzes the Qasem Soleimani case to demonstrate the importance of diverse theoretical perspectives in broadening analysis. The case study underscores the ongoing relevance of realism in understanding the self-help and anarchic nature of the international system.
A Study on the Development of Competency framework of Vocational Training Instructors in the Digital Transformation Era
Authors:   Korean Society for the Study of Vocational Education, Yu Daseon , Jung Hyekyung , Park Min-Ju
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to derive common core competencies of vocational training teachers and instructors and develop a competency framework that reflects changes in industrial and occupational trends due to digital transformation. The research procedure is carried out in three stages. In the initial phase, a preliminary competency framework for training instructors was developed through an analysis of prior research. Subsequently, validation was conducted via an expert Delphi survey, leading to the presentation of a competency framework for vocational training instructors. The research findings delineated five major competency domains comprising fundamental competencies, teaching, learning, and assessment competencies, learner support competencies, administrative competencies, and organizational management competencies. Across these five main domains, 23 sub-competencies were identified, each accompanied by operational definitions. This study establishes the groundwork for the development of competency assessment tools, incorporating contemporary demands such as AI and digital competencies within the framework for vocational training instructors. Future efforts should concentrate on aligning competency assessment tools with educational programs to enhance competencies based on this research. Additionally, ongoing updates to the competency framework are recommended for further investigation.
Yazma Öz Düzenleme Yetkinliği Ölçeği’nin Geliştirilmesi: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: Deniz Hacer , Demir Sezgin
Published: April 2024

Yazma becerisinin yapısı, sürekli yazmayı gerekli kılmaktadır. Yazma süreci sonunda yaşanan deneyimler, bir sonraki yazma sürecini yapılandırarak gelişim sağlaması yönüyle öz düzenleme becerisini kullanmayı gerektirmektedir. Bu açıdan öğrencilerin yazma gelişimleri için önemli bir yere sahip olan yazma öz düzenleme yetkinliğini ölçen bir ölçme aracının geliştirilmesinin alana katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir. Bu araştırma nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden tarama modelinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın evrenini, Elazığ il merkezindeki resmî ortaokullarda eğitim alan 9-15 yaş arasındaki öğrenciler oluşturmaktadır. Açımlayıcı Faktör Analizi (AFA), Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi (DFA) ve test-tekrar test işlemleri için birbiriyle kesişmeyen üç farklı örneklem, evren içerisindeki okullardan seçkisiz aşamalı örneklemeyle belirlenmiştir. Alanyazından hareketle 41 maddelik taslak bir form oluşturulmuştur. Taslak form 9-15 yaş aralığındaki 24 öğrenciye sunulmuştur. Anlaşılmayan maddeler düzeltildikten sonra kapsam geçerliği için 24 uzmana gönderilmiş, 17 uzman görüşlerini bildirmiştir. Uzman görüşleri doğrultusunda maddelere son şekli verilmiş ve tepki kategorileri belirlenmiştir. AFA (açıklanan varyans=%38) ve DFA (x²/sd=2,36; RMSEA=.058, NFI=.96, NNFI=.97, CFI=.97, GFI=.96, AGFI=.94, SRMR=.043), Cronbach Alfa iç tutarlık (yüksek düzeyde=.82-.84) ve kararlık (iyi düzeyde=.82) analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda 9-15 yaş aralığındaki bireylere yönelik 10 maddeden oluşan tek faktörlü geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçeğin alana kazandırıldığı ifade edilebilir.
Werthers Welten. : Realismus im Roman des jungen Goethe
Authors: Dröse Astrid
Published: April 2024

Abstract Ausgehend von Klassikern der Realismus-Forschung (G. Lukács, E. Auerbach, R. Barthes u. a.) untersucht der Beitrag Aspekte der Welthaltigkeit in Goethes Roman Die Leiden des jungen Werthers. Im Zentrum stehen verschiedene Formen realistischen Erzählens
(dokumentarischer Realismus, psychologischer Realismus, Realitätseffekte und ,Anschaulichkeit‘). Damit erkundet der Beitrag auch ein narratives Potential des 18. Jahrhunderts, das auf eine andere Genealogie des Realismus verweist.This article is about the representation
of world (‘Welthaltigkeit’) in Goethe’s novel Die Leiden des jungen Werthers. Based on from the ‘classics’ of research on realism (G. Lukács, E. Auerbach, R. Barthes, etc.), the article differentiates varieties of realist narrative (documentary realism,
psychological realism, reality effects, and ‘vividness‘). In this way, the article also explores the potential of 18th century literature that points to a different genealogy of realism.
,,Ce triste sujet…“. : Jules Massenets ,,Werther“ und die musikalische Moderne nach Wagner
Authors: Berghahn Cord-Friedrich
Published: April 2024

Abstract Mit seinem Werther hat Jules Massenet Goethes in Frankreich seit der ersten Übersetzung von 1776 ungeheuer populärem Roman ein Pendant an die Seite gestellt, das auf der einen Seite die Gattungsgesetze der Oper erfüllt und dabei weiterentwickelt
und auf der anderen Seite zugleich eine ganz eigene Lesart des Originals entwickelt. Werther reagiert darüber hinaus auf die musikalische Moderne, die Massenet nach dem Tod von Berlioz v. a. in der Musik Richard Wagners sah. Anders als viele deutsche und manche französische
Zeitgenossen erkannte Massenet die Zukunft nach Wagner nicht in einer thematischen und strukturellen Fortsetzung des Wagner’schen Musikdramas, sondern in einer flexiblen Anverwandlung der von Wagner entwickelten Kompositions- und Instrumentationstechnik. Ein Ergebnis dieses flexiblen
und reflektierten Anverwandlungsprozesses ist das Drame lyrique Werther, das auf Wagners epische Musikdramen mit einer intimen, nachgerade kammerspielartigen Dramaturgie antwortet.With his Werther, Jules Massenet provided Goethe’s novel, which had been immensely popular
in France since the first translation in 1776, with a counterpart that, on the one hand, fulfils the genre laws of opera and develops them further, and on the other hand, at the same time develops its own reading of the original. Werther also responds to the musical modernism that Massenet
saw in the music of Richard Wagner. Unlike many German and some French contemporaries, Massenet saw the future after Wagner not in a thematic and structural continuation of Wagner’s music drama, but in a flexible adaptation of the compositional and instrumentation techniques developed
by Wagner. One result of this flexible and reflected process of adaptation is the ‘Drame lyrique’ Werther which responds to Wagner’s epic music dramas with an intimate, almost chamber-play-like dramaturgy.