bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formas de Tratamento Nominais na intimidade (amigos íntimos, pais, casal): preferências e atitudes de falantes madeirenses do Português Europeu
Authors: Bazenga Aline
Published: October 2024

As Formas de Tratamento (FT) em Português Europeu (PE) formam um sistema complexo. Algumas especificidades regionais e sociais nos padrões de usos de FT em variedades do PE acentuam o grau de complexidade de todo o sistema. Neste âmbito, os vários inquéritos e trabalhos de campo realizados na ilha da Madeira (Portugal) na última década põem em evidência um conjunto de traços originais nos usos de FT e um sistema de crenças singular, sobretudo no domínio da Família. Dando continuidade à investigação iniciada em 2019 neste espaço insular, o principal objetivo deste artigo consiste em analisar as escolhas de FT Nominais, consideradas por falantes madeirenses do PE como as mais adequadas para uso em contextos de interação social de proximidade e de intimidade - entre amigos, por um lado, entre marido e mulher, por outro, assim como entre filhos e pais. O inquérito, realizado durante os meses de outubro e novembro de 2022, através da plataforma Qualtrics®, contou com 243 participantes madeirenses. A análise quantitativa e qualitativa dos dados produzidos por estes participantes não só fornece evidências para a relevância da abordagem Sociolinguística e Variacionista da variação linguística, como também contribui para um melhor entendimento das normas de uso das FT Nominais no PE. Observa-se uma tendência para uma maior criatividade e produtividade em contextos sociais que se situam na esfera da intimidade do casal; já entre amigos e entre filhos e pais, este estudo mostra uma preferência por FT Nominais mais socialmente padronizadas.
Análisis de las formas y fórmulas de tratamiento en manuales de portugués como segunda lengua o lengua extranjera destinados a aprendientes españoles
Authors: Enríquez Francisco José Fildago , Vázquez Ignacio Vázquez , Pérez Noemí Pérez , Cao Míguez Ana Belén
Published: October 2024

Dada la relevancia que adquiere para el hablante no nativo el dominio pragmático de un recurso lingüístico tan variable histórica y socioculturalmente como son las formas y fórmulas de tratamiento (FFT), y dada la inexistencia de trabajos que se centren, específicamente, en las FFT en la enseñanza de la variedad europea del portugués a estudiantes españoles, presentamos un análisis de un corpus de manuales de portugués como segunda lengua o lengua extranjera destinados a aprendientes de España, circunscrito a libros de texto que han sido publicados en la península ibérica. Nos interesa observar el abordaje que se hace de las FFT en dichos manuales, teniendo en cuenta aspectos como (i) el tipo de aproximación gramatical realizada desde el punto de vista didáctico (enseñanza deductiva/inductiva, aprendizaje explícito/implícito) y (ii) si esa aproximación se produce desde una perspectiva contrastiva; (iii) la existencia/inexistencia de consideraciones sociolingüísticas, socioculturales y pragmáticas en torno a las FFT; (iv) el empleo de las formas y fórmulas de tratamiento de forma diferenciada; (v) la presencia/ausencia de reflexión metalingüística; (vi) la inclusión de materiales auténticos en contextos de utilización reales de las FFT; (vii) la tipología de ejercicios o actividades que se proponen para su práctica y consolidación; o (viii) la presencia/ausencia de actividades que promuevan la autonomía del alumnado.
Dossiê "Formas de tratamento em português"
Authors: Lara Bermejo Victor
Published: October 2024

Este dossiê é composto por cinco artigos em três idiomas diferentes, provenientes da celebração do IV Congresso Internacional de Formas e Fórmulas de Tratamento no Mundo Hispano-Luso, realizado em Cádiz de 7 a 9 de junho de 2023. Dois deles pertencem aos oradores convidados, os quais apresentaram os mais recentes desenvolvimentos nos tratamentos portugueses em duas áreas pouco investigadas: Madeira e Cabinda.
Tierra del Fuego: a 50 años de la sanción de la ley 19.640. Historia y memorias de la promoción industrial
Authors: Ojea Daniel Oscar
Published: October 2024

El presente artículo revisa las implicancias sociales, políticas y económicas que tuvo la sanción de la ley 19.640 de promoción económica para la provincia de Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e islas del Atlántico Sur. El objetivo principal es analizar los lineamientos de dicha ley y contrastarlos con los resultados obtenidos a más de 50 años de su sanción. El texto hace hincapié en los aspectos centrales de la experiencia vinculados a la migración interna, el déficit habitacional y logístico, la dependencia del gobierno nacional y la instalación de un entramado fabril. La falta de planeamiento y coordinación entre el sector público y privado, será determinante en las fuertes limitaciones que tuvo y tiene el régimen para poder insertarse en el mercado mundial sin depender de las asistencias permanentes de las diversas áreas estatales.
Kokena: una revista india y porteña
Authors: Padin Esteban Ariel
Published: October 2024

El artículo indaga en la publicación Kokena, revista creada por una organización indígena a fines de la década de 1970. El trabajo se interroga sobre el vínculo entre una publicación de indios e indias, y un territorio que se definía (y define) sin población indígena. Para reflexionar en torno a esa relación, se reconstruye el contexto político-social en que surge la revista y se rastrean los antecedentes etnopolíticos urbanos. Además, se precisan las características y acciones del Centro Kolla (Cenko), encargado de publicar la Kokena, y del indianismo, marco ideológico que reivindicó la organización. Se analizan dos ejemplares de la revista, en los que se busca precisar similitudes y diferencias. Las publicaciones permiten comprender particularidades de la organización y reflexionar sobre la etnicidad de un conjunto de individuos en la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA). La Kokena fue parte de un conjunto de estrategias que le permitieron a un grupo de personas configurar sus identificaciones y habitar una ciudad que los negaba e invisibilizaba. De esta forma, en y desde la ciudad, kollas, indígenas y porteños/as construyeron una revista india.
Aprea, Inés y Rosas, Sabrina (2024). Militancias indígenas en Argentina. Una mirada desde la prensa gráfica (1970-1976) / Entrevista a Nilo Cayuqueo. Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos: Ediciones BN, 165 pp
Authors: Bonavida Foschiatti María Caridad
Published: October 2024

Reseña del libro Militancias indígenas en Argentina. Una mirada desde la prensa gráfica (1970-1976) / Entrevista a Nilo Cayuqueo por I. Apnea y S. Rosas.
Penagos Medina, Paula Julieth (2024). Escuela y memoria: transmisión intergeneracional de la Masacre de los Concejales en Puerto Rico, Caquetá, 2023. Tesis para optar por el título de Magister en Historia y Memoria
Authors: Cingolani Fariday
Published: October 2024

Revision de tesis Escuela y memoria: transmisión intergeneracional de la Masacre de los Concejales en Puerto Rico, Caquetá, 2023 por P. J. Penagos Medina
Trovero, Julián (2023). ¿La escritura de Dios o el autor disuelto? Hacia una crítica de la antropología posmoderna para pensar el pasado reciente. Tesis para optar por el título de Magíster en Historia y Memoria
Authors: Franco Häntzsch Paula Denise
Published: October 2024

Revision de tesis ¿La escritura de Dios o el autor disuelto? Hacia una crítica de la antropología posmoderna para pensar el pasado reciente por P. D. Franco Häntzsch
Switched CMOS current source compared to enhanced Howland circuit for bio-impedance applications
Authors: da Silva Pablo Dutra , Filho Pedro Bertemes
Published: October 2024

Bio-impedance Spectroscopy (BIS) is a technique that allows tissue analysis to diagnose a variety of diseases, such as medical imaging, cancer diagnosis, muscle fatigue detection, glucose measurement, and others under research. The development of CMOS integrated circuit front-ends for bioimpedance analysis is required by the increasing use of wearable devices in the healthcare field, as they offer key features for battery-powered wearable devices. These features include high miniaturization, low power consumption, and low voltage power supply. A key circuit in BIS systems is the current source, and one of the most common topology is the Enhanced Howland Current Source (EHCS). EHCS is also used when the current driver is driven by a pseudo-random signal like discrete interval binary sequences (DIBS), which, due to its broadband nature, requires high performance operational amplifiers. These facts lead to the need for a current source more compatible with DIBS signals, ultra-low power supply, standard CMOS integrated circuit, output current amplitude independent of input voltage amplitude, high output impedance, high load capability, high output voltage swing, and the possibility of tetra-polar BIS analysis, that is a pseudotetra-polar in the case of EHCS. The objective of this work is to evaluate the performance of the Switching CMOS Current Source (SCMOSCS) over EHCS using a Cole-skin model as a load using SPICE simulations (DC and AC sweeps and transient analysis). The SCMOSCS demonstrated an output impedance of more than 20 MΩ, a ± 2.5 V output voltage swing from a +3.3 V supply, a 275 μA current consumption, and a 10 kΩ load capacity. These results contrast with the + 1.5 V output voltage swing, the 3 kΩ load capacity, and the 4.9 mA current of the EHCS case.
SPEEDING UP JUSTICE: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PRINCIPLE OF SPEEDY, SIMPLE, AND LOW-COST TRIALS IN INDONESIAN CORRUPTION CASES
Authors: Ridwan Ridwan , Mega Jaya Belardo Prasetya , Jaya Arizon Mega , Octavian Ryan
Published: October 2024

This article investigates the issue of delays in law enforcement's implementation of criminal law in corruption cases, particularly in relation to the principles of speedy, simple, and low-cost trials. Utilizing a normative legal method and statutory approach, alongside case studies, the study explores the persistent delays in the Indonesian criminal justice system despite the emphasis on these principles. Delays in the reading of indictments have raised suspicions and potential discrimination in the enforcement of corruption cases. The right of a defendant to a prompt resolution, as outlined in the Criminal Procedure Code aligning with the shift from an inquisitorial to accusatorial principle and human rights development, is highlighted. However, the findings reveal that these principles are not consistently and effectively applied in Indonesia's criminal justice system. Key issues identified include prolonged, complex, and costly law enforcement processes in corruption cases, as well as obstacles hindering the swift and cost-effective resolution of state losses. Discriminatory practices, though not overt, manifest in various stages of the legal process, impeding the realization of fast, simple, and low-cost justice. To address these challenges and ensure fair trials, law enforcement must prioritize ethical and moral considerations in their practices
Country report on multimedia and Internet for children and youth in Taiwan
Authors: Ho Hong-Fa
Published: October 2024

The actions of Taiwan government for promoting information education have being carried out since 1996. The main goal is to educate students of primary school and high school about the basic information knowledge and the internet. The actual actions will be described. There are many kind of multimedia CD titles In Taiwan market right now. The major types of multimedia CD titles will be discussed. And the difficulties of developing materials of CD titles will be discussed.
Multimedia and children in Turkey
Authors: Tuncer A. Murat , Yalçın S. Songül
Published: October 2024

Multimedia will be regarded as essential tools for children to create their new world. The effects of television on young children's life have been well studied. Television differs, however, from other media, including the movies, in its pervasive impact on children. Children spend more time watching television than any other activity except sleeping. Overall 31% of children spent at least 4 hours a day watching television during weekday and 71.7% during weekend in Turkey. Television's influence on children is a function of the length of time they spend watching and the cumulative effect of what they see. Television may be a cause as well as a solution for many serious childhood problems. Excessive viewing of television has also been linked to aggressive behavior, violence, childhood obesity. On the other hand, television may act as a socializing agent and as a learning tool if the recommendations of American Academy of Pediatrics is learned by pediatricians, parents and broadcasters.
The use of home personal computers in urban residence increased from 3.2% in 1993 to 6.5% by January 1998 in Turkey. Around 20% of computer households reported owing a modem. Internet has been using only for 5 years in Turkey. Nearly 40% of computer households also used CD-ROM equipment. The percentage of schools that have a computer laboratory is only 2.64%. On the other hand, multimedia allows students to move away from a uniform education for everyone to assert individual identity, liberalize education and management. It seems likely that, within the next few years, most of the countries with substantial internet infrastructure will use the internet as the major medium for disseminating information, including information on children. To prepare students for such a world demands that educational systems make the best possible use of all knowledge and technologies currently available.
A brief discussion on the coupling principle of positive and negative feedback in the economic system
Authors: Gan Runyuan
Published: October 2024

This study clarifies the concepts of “feedback”, “positive feedback”, and “negative feedback” and explains the philosophy of the coupling principle of positive and negative feedback. The evolution process of the system is the organic coupling of positive and negative feedback, and only the reciprocating cycle of positive and negative feedback can ensure the occurrence and existence of heterogeneous new things. In the economic system, the law of increasing returns corresponds to the positive feedback mechanism, whereas the law of diminishing returns corresponds to the negative feedback mechanism. This study briefly expounds on the differences in understanding between the law of increasing returns and diminishing returns, and the equilibrium and disequilibrium of economic operation in the economics circle, based on the histories of economic thoughts and social and economic forms. This study emphasizes that instead of dividing and opposing each other, the idea of static partial equilibrium and dynamic general nonequilibrium in epistemology can be united to solve this difference. Finally, this paper explains the essential relationship and compatibility between the law of diminishing returns and increasing returns from the characteristics, nature, and proportional changes of tangible and intangible factors of production. Applying the positive and negative feedback coupling principle can clarify the essential relationship between the law of diminishing returns and increasing returns. From the philosophical level and epistemological significance, it can bridge the fundamental differences between equilibrium and nonequilibrium theories, which in turn, can help realize the creative synthesis of economic theory.
Experimental Study of Punching Shear on Reinforced Concrete Waffle Slabs Strengthened by CFRP Sheets
Authors: Khamees Ridha S. , Abd Ali Mohammed S.
Published: October 2024

For the last five decades, researchers have been studying the punching shear of two-way reinforced slabs at column supports in structural testing laboratories. Limited tests are available on retrofitted waffle slab punching behavior. These are necessary since they establish a baseline against which punching shear design provisions can be created, calibrated, and evaluated. This work presents an experimental approach to investigate the punching shear of reinforced concrete waffle slabs strengthened with carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) sheets. Retrofitted waffle slabs were tested under concentric monotonic loading. A series of tests on construction materials were also conducted. The testing program was divided into two categories (IWS1 and IWS2), with a total of ten specimens: solid sections (275 × 275) and (515 × 515) mm, respectively. The IWS1 category consisted of eight slabs; one slab was without strengthening as a reference slab, and the remaining slabs were strengthened. While IWS2 consisted of only two slabs. However, the waffle slabs’ observed punching failure mechanism was like flat slabs. All waffle slabs were punctured in a sudden position. Research showed that the CFRP retrofitting process enhanced the ultimate punching shear performance by 47.1% and the initial cracking load by 67.02%, respectively. When the solid size regions were increased, the ultimate punching load increased by 41.5 %, and the initial cracking load increased by 40.8%, respectively. Significant enhancements were documented in the proposed retrofitting mechanism.
Comparing posterior airway space changes in Class III patients treated with face mask and reverse chin cup
Authors: Farhadi Maziar , Jamilian Abdolreza , Khademi Mahsa , Majidi Korosh , Grassia Vincenzo , Nucci Ludovica , Simeone Michele
Published: October 2024

Objectives:

The aim was to compare the posterior airway changes in patients treated with a face mask and reverse chin cup and to assess the stability over a 1.5-year follow-up period.

Material and Methods:

This historical cohort study consisted of two groups containing 20 patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion. The average age of the patients in groups one (Facemask) and two (reverse chin cup) was 7.77 ± 1.30 years and 8.6 ± 1.36 years, respectively. Seventeen cephalometric variables were measured before, after treatment, and after a 1.5-year follow-up. Comparisons were made within each group and between the two groups. Repeated measures, analysis of variance, or Friedman test were used.

Results:

There was no significant difference between the two groups in the posterior airway space. For patients who used face masks, six variables (AD1-posterior nasal spine [PNS], AD2-PNS, anterior nasal spine [ANS]-PNS, ANS-PNS-PPW, AA-PNS, and PNS-P) considerably increased (P < 0.05). In the reverse chin cup group, three variables (AD2-PNS, ANS-PNS-PPW, and PNS-P) considerably changed (P < 0.05). Moreover, no significant changes (P > 0.05) were observed in any variables after the 1.5-year follow-up period.

Conclusion:

In this study, the reverse chin cup and face mask effectively corrected Class III malocclusion and significantly increased the posterior airway space. The face mask showed greater enhancement compared to the reverse chin cup, and these improvements were maintained after a 1.5-year follow-up. However, the two groups had no significant difference regarding the posterior airway space changes.
Effects of mini-implant anchorage on mandibular rotation and esthetic outcomes in hyperdivergent skeletal Class II malocclusion treatment
Authors: Hong Vo Thi Thuy , Phuong Nguyen Thi Thu , Hang Pham Thi Thu , Tuan Pham Anh , Viet Hoang , Lien Tran Thi Kim
Published: October 2024

Objectives:

This research aimed to investigate the effects of mini-implants (MIs) on mandibular position and changes in lower face height, as well as their relationship with the position of the maxillary molars and incisors in the camouflage treatment of patients with hyperdivergent skeletal Class II malocclusion.

Material and Methods:

This retrospective study included 27 patients aged 15–38 years. The hyperdivergent patients were diagnosed with skeletal Class II malocclusion and treated with tooth compensation, tooth extraction, posterior repositioning of the maxillary incisors, and anchoring with MIs. Cephalometric analyses of these patients were performed before (T1) and after (T2) treatment. Measurements were taken at each treatment stage and analyzed.

Results:

Significant correlations were observed in the mandibular position and lower face height (P < 0.05). The GoGnSN angle decreased (−1.05 ± 1.61°), the ANS-Me distance reduced (−1.98 ± 4.76 mm), and the NBaPtGn angle increased (1.67 ± 4.08°). In addition, the vertical height position of the maxillary first molar significantly decreased (6M-FH, −1.61 ± 3.74 mm), while the vertical height position of the maxillary incisor increased (U1-FH, 1.48 ± 2.11 mm).

Conclusion:

During the camouflaging treatment of patients with hyperdivergent skeletal Class II malocclusion using MIs anchorage, MIs helped intrude the maxillary first molar and extrude the maxillary incisor, leading to a difference in a mandibular counterclockwise rotation. Controlling the rotation of the lower jawbone helps create an improved esthetic for the patient after treatment.
The Blockchain Technology Applications and its Impact on Governance Performance: A Field Study on the Transportation Sector in Palestine
Authors: Abu Farhah Maher Fuad
Published: October 2024

Objectives: Blockchain technology (BCT) is an advance technical solution incorporating many technologies, with the capacity to overcome governance's limitations. As a consequence, our study aims to analyzing how BCT applications affect governance performance (GP), testing the mediating role of operational efficiency (OE) in the ministry of transport in Palestine (MTP). This study was conducted during the period from 2022 to 2024. Methods: A paper applied research design (Survey), and a study unit consisting of  90 participants at MTP was used out of the target population (110). In contrast, simple random and stratified sampling techniques were applied for the determination of the research sample. Data collected via questionnaires and the study's hypotheses were evaluated using PLS-SEM. Results:. The main results showed that BCT and their impact on GP from the perspective of employees were high. Until the period of the research, Palestine lacked a clear strategy and policy for the usage of BCT.  There was an impact of BCT dimensions on GP at the level of significance.  OE has a fully mediating role in the effect of decentralization & traceability and a partial mediating role in the effect of transparency on GP. Conclusions: The paper advises MTP management to start a sound BCT and invest in it concurrently in order to materialize OE and achieve GP efficiency.  Future studies can apply the study model to other sectors to verify the reliability of the model.
دور استراتيجية الموارد البشرية في تحقيق النمو المهني لدى الجامعات الأهلية في ظل رؤية 2030
Authors: الجغوبي سلمى محمد , العويد سارة عبدالله
Published: October 2024

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة واقع تطبيق استراتيجية الموارد البشرية ودورها في تحقيق النمو المهني في الجامعات الأهلية وأثر تطبيقها على الموظفين الإداريين بمنطقة الرياض في ظل رؤية 2030. وقد اعتمدت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي. ولجمع البيانات تم تصميم أداة الاستبانة ووزعت على عينة عشوائية وعددها (100) من الموظفين الإداريين في الجامعات الأهلية. وقد أشارت نتائج الدراسة الى تطبيق التخطيط الاستراتيجي للموارد البشرية في ضوء رؤية 2030 بالجامعات الأهلية بمدينة الرياض. كما توصلت الى وجود علاقة إيجابية ذات دلالة إحصائية بين استراتيجيات الموارد البشرية وأبعادها الفرعية المتمثلة في (التخطيط الاستراتيجي للموارد البشرية في ضوء رؤية 2030 – استراتيجية التدريب والتطوير – استراتيجية التعويضات – مشاركة الإدارة العليا والتنفيذية في استراتيجيات الموارد البشرية) والنمو المهني لدى الموظفين الإداريين في الجامعات الأهلية في المملكة بمنطقة الرياض. كما أظهرت النتائج أنه لا يوجد فروقاً ذو دلالة حسابية بين متوسطات رتب استجابات أفراد عينة الدراسة حول واقع تطبيق استراتيجية الموارد البشرية في الجامعات الأهلية في المملكة بمنطقة الرياض، وكذلك مستوى النمو المهني لدى الموظفين الإداريين في الجامعات الأهلية  باختلاف المتغير في المسمى الوظيفي بينما اتضح بأن هناك فروقاً ذو دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى (0.05) بين المتوسطات في رتب إجابة أفراد عينة الدراسة حول مستوى النمو المهني لدى الموظفين الإداريين في الجامعات الأهلية بمنطقة الرياض باختلاف متغير جهة العمل، وذلك لصالح أفراد عينة الدراسة بالجامعة العربية المفتوحة. أوصت الدراسة إلى إجراء بحوث ودراسات حول واقع تطبيق استراتيجية الموارد البشرية على الموظفين الإداريين بالتطبيق على جامعات أخرى. كما أوصت الدراسة إلى إجراء دراسات تتناول المعوقات وطرق تفعيل الاستراتيجيات وأثره في تحسين جودة حياة العمل لديهم.
Evaluating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Managing Construction Engineering Projects
Authors: Alhasan Abdullah Mohammad Abdelhamid , Alawadhi Ebrahim Khaled Ebrahim
Published: October 2024

This study evaluates the impact of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in managing construction engineering projects. With the increasing complexity and scale of construction projects, AI offers promising solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making processes. The study investigates the potential benefits, challenges, and practical applications of AI through detailed case studies. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative research methods. Data was collected through literature reviews and case studies where AI had been successfully implemented. The analyses included comparisons between projects that used AI and those that did not. The findings demonstrated significant improvements in project efficiency, cost estimation accuracy, and risk management. For instance, AI-powered systems reduced scheduling errors by 35%, leading to more accurate timelines. Additionally, the integration led to a 20% reduction in project durations due to improved resource allocation and proactive risk management. Furthermore, AI-supported systems contributed to a 25% improvement in stakeholder satisfaction. In terms of cost estimation, AI-powered estimation tools improved the accuracy of cost estimates by 30%, helping to reduce budget overruns by 40%. In risk management, AI-supported tools enhanced the accuracy of risk identification by 45%, leading to the early detection of potential issues and the development of effective mitigation strategies that reduced the impact of risks by 30%. Thanks to these improvements, project success rates increased by 20%. These results demonstrate that integrating AI into the management of engineering construction projects can lead to tangible improvements in project efficiency, cost accuracy, and risk management, thereby enhancing stakeholder satisfaction and contributing to more successful project outcomes.
Enhancing Object Detection Techniques Through Transfer Learning and Pre-trained Models
Authors: Mtashre Ashwaq Katham , Kareem Dhakaa Mohsin , Muhsen Zainab AbdAlAbbas
Published: October 2024

This study aims to enhance object detection systems by comparing pre-trained classification models with custom-trained ones, focusing on task-based deep learning for image recognition. The problem addressed is the challenge of accurately detecting and classifying objects in complex environments where traditional recognition systems may fall short. The proposed solution leverages transfer learning utilizing pre-trained models like ResNet or VGGNet as feature extractors. By exploiting the convolutional layers of these models, the system captures common features for specific detection tasks. Experimental analyses on benchmark datasets confirm the efficacy of this approach, demonstrating improved detection accuracy and efficiency in various scenarios. Specifically, FasterRCNN achieves a mean Average Precision (mAP) of 78% on synthetic datasets and 74% on real datasets at an Intersection over Union (IoU) threshold of 0.5. This indicates FasterRCNN's superior performance in terms of accuracy, making it a strong candidate for applications requiring high detection accuracy.
التكية السليمانية محطة للحج الشامي في العصر العثماني (1516م- 1918م)
Authors: الرحال أماني خليل
Published: October 2024

تطورت مدينة دمشق بشكل واضح وكبير في الفترة العثمانية من الناحية العمرانية والمعمارية، وكان لطريق الحج الدور الأكبر في نمو المدينة وتوسعها نحو الجنوب، فهو أحد المسارات التي تعبر عن تراثنا التاريخي الإسلامي. قامت العديد من الأبحاث العربية وغير العربية التي تدرس توسع المدينة في العصر العثماني وقامت أبحاث أخرى عنيت بطريق الحج الشامي، ولكن في الحقيقة البحث هنا يهدف إلى إظهار تطور مدينة دمشق العمراني في العصر العثماني وارتباط هذا التطور بطريق الحج، وإظهار أهم المباني الإسلامية؛ التي ارتبطت بالاستعداد للحج في دمشق في تلك الفترة، كالتكية السليمانية التي سيتم دراستها؛ إذ كان لها دوراً بارزاً في خدمة الحجاج الذين يمكثون بدمشق في فترة الاستعداد للحج؛ حيث كان الحاج يمضي فيها عدة أشهر قبل الانطلاق للديار المقدسة؛ لأداء الركن الخامس من الإسلام. وتعتمد الدراسة على المراجع التاريخية المختلفة والدراسات والتحليلات؛ للحصول على مادة متكاملة تجمع بين أثر الحج في التطور العمراني والمعماري في دمشق، وظهور أهم العمائر الإسلامية بدمشق كالتكية السليمانية التي صُممت بما يحقق راحة الحجيج، بالإضافة إلى توثيق مسار الحج الذي كانت تسلكه قافلة الحج في مدينة دمشق للانطلاق لأراضي الحجاز، بالصور والمخططات اللازمة، وصولاً لتوصيات تهدف إلى إعادة إحياء هذا الطريق وتسجيله على لائحة التراث العالمي، وضرورة الربط بين مسار طريق الحج والمباني الإسلامية التي كانت تخدم الحجاج الذين يسلكون هذا الطريق.
Network Classifier on Iris data Using MATLAB
Authors: Msaad Jenan Jader , Obaied Ruwaidah Fadil , Shnin Alaa Majeed
Published: October 2024

Classification is the task of assigning object to one of several predefined categories. Classification analysis is the organization of data in given classes. Also known as supervised classification, the classification uses given class labels to order the objects in the data collection. Classification approaches normally use a training set to train the model where all objects are already associated with known class labels. The classification algorithm learns from the training set and builds a model to classify the target,. The classification analysis would generate a model that could be used to find a class (target). A neural network consists of patterns represented in terms of numerical values attached to the nodes of the graph and transformations between patterns achieved via simple message-passing algorithms. Certain of the nodes in the graph are generally distinguished as being input nodes or output nodes, and the graph as a whole can be viewed as a representation of a multivariate function linking inputs to outputs. Numerical values (weights) are attached to the links of the graph, parameterizing the input/output function and allowing it to be adjusted via a learning algorithm. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) consider the good tool to learn and classify patterns such as the biological human brain learning process. It consists of simple elements called neurons, which are operating in parallel (included many neuron units that work in parallel). Connections between neurons have weights emerged with the inputs of the neural to give the certain output. The connection's weights have been adjusted during the learning process by iteratively comparing the output of the network and the required target. The ability of the network to show a good performance in the results depends on the training algorithm. There are different types of neural networks, however, most of researches published in the medical studies used one class of neural networks, the back-propagation (BP).
THE EFFECT OF LIQUID ORGANIC FERTILIZER OF ALOE VERA (Aloe vera L.) AND COFFEE GROUNDS ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF CAYENNE PEPPER PLANTS (Capsicum frutescens L.)
Authors: Zahrah Nurindah , Palenewen Evie , Maasawet Elsje Theodora
Published: October 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of liquid organic fertilizer from aloe vera (Aloe vera L.) and coffee grounds on the growth and yield of cayenne pepper plants (Capsicum frutescens L.). The type of research used by researchers is experimental research with a Randomized Group Factorial Design (RGFD). The samples used were 75 cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) seeds of the Bara variety. The observation parameters used in this research were plant height (cm), number of leaves (strands), and plant fresh weight (grams). The results of data analysis showed that there was no effect of liquid organic fertiIizer from aloe vera (Aloe vera L.) and coffee grounds on the growth and yield of cayenne pepper plants (Capsicum frutescens L.). In the plant height parameter  is smaller than , namely 1,070 < 1,85 at the age of 14 DAP, 0,978 < 1,85 at the age of 28 DAP, 1,747 < 1,85 at the age of 42 DAP, 1,373 < 1,85 at the age of 56 DAP, 1,238 < 1,85 at age 70 DAP, and 1,096 < 1,85 at age 84 DAP. In the number of leaves parameter  is smaller than  0,738 < 1,85 at the age of 14 DAP, 1,059 < 1,85 at the age of 28 DAP, 0,981 < 1,85 at the age of 42 DAP, 0,833 < 1,85 at the age of 56 DAP, 0,154 < 1,85 at age 70 DAP, and 0,798 < 1,85 at age 84 DAP. In the fresh fruit weight parameter,  is smaller than  for 84 DAP, namely 0,798 < 1,85.
EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF CITRONELLA ESSENTIAL OIL (Cymbopogon nardus) AS A CONTROL AGENT FOR WAREHOUSE RICE WEEVIL (Sitophilus oryzae)
Authors: Hariani Nova , Lestari Rina , Zulfitri Apriwi
Published: October 2024

Sitophilus oryzae or rice weevil is a primary pest of rice that is very detrimental. Pest control that is usually carried out is fumigation using phosphine gas and fumigation using methyl bromide. The use of insecticides has several negative impacts on humans and the environment, so it is necessary to control pests naturally, namely using citronella essential oil. Citronella essential oil contains high levels of citronella and geraniol compounds and these compounds are contact toxic and antifeedant against insects. This research aims to determine the effect of citronella essential oil on mortality using the fumigation method and the response of rice lice to citronella essential oil in the flourdisc bioassay test. This research was carried out at the insect pest control and biodetriosation and formulation laboratory, using a completely randomized plan. The results showed that citronella oil was classified as effective in controlling the population of S. oryzae with a mortality of 41% using fumigation method and had anti-feedant properties compared to the control in the flour disk assay test. In the flourdisc bioassay method, the percentage of 2 gr/L influences the low relative growth rate, relative consumption rate and conversion efficiency of consumed food and the food prevention index continues to increase. Citronella essential oil has potential and effectiveness as a control for the warehouse pest rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae).
TA CLONING PARTIAL ALBUMIN GENE AND ITS TEST FOR SUPPORTING PHARMACOGENOMIC DETECTION DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Effendi Rinal , Putri Kumala Ajeng , Marti Abna Inherni , Yurika Oktri , Desriani Desriani
Published: October 2024

DNA recombinant technology is a tool that could support thedevelopment of pharmacogenomic detection such as for CYP2D6 copy number detection application. The housekeeping gene was identified as an internal control alternative for the copy number of the CYP2D6 detection component. There are many kinds of housekeeping genes, including albumin. In this report, we have successfully TA-cloned partial albumin to support the development of CYP2D6 copy number detection. TA-cloning was successfully confirmed with white-blue methods in media LB + ampicillin + IPTG + X-Gal and with colony PCR methods. Further, we made a standard curve with this recombinant plasmid to evaluate albumin qPCR efficiency and showed high-efficiency qPCR 0,9914 (99%). Based on the CYP2D6 copy number developed, the test in this study showed low concordance with high reproducibility Long PCR, indicating that the nucleotide base area of albuminand CYP2D6 in this studywas not recommended for CYP2D6 gene multiplication detection.
EUROPEAN PRACTICES IN A SMALL BULGARIAN SCHOOL
Authors:   ObU ‘St. Cyril and St. Methodius’, village of Devene, region Vratsa, Bancheva Valentina , Georgieva Galya ,   ObU ‘St. Cyril and St. Methodius’, village of Devene, region Vratsa
Published: October 2024

This report examines the opportunities for the implementation of good practices in the Bulgarian school in the fi eld of STEAM approach, innovative methods and techniques, as well as techniques for working with children with special educational needs (SEN) and is based on the qualification of teachers under the Erasmus+ Program Type of Action KA122-SCH – Short-term projects for mobility of learners and staff in school education, Project No 2023-1-BG01-KA122-SCH-000134674 ‘Success begins with action’. Here follows a short description of the content of the paper. The main objective is to increase students’ motivation to learn by improving teaching skills and applying modern educational practices.
MARCH 21 WORLD FOREST DAY
Authors:   First Primary School ‘St. Cyril and St. Methodius’, Gotse Delchev, Baneva Elena
Published: October 2024

This article presents an innovative interdisciplinary open lesson conducted on March 21, 2024, in celebration of World Forest Day. The lesson aimed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge about forests and their ecosystems, including the processes of erosion, the diversity of plant and animal species, and the importance of environmental preservation. The methodology combines theoretical learning with practical activities, such as planting seeds and observing forest biodiversity, both in the classroom and in a real forest environment. The lesson was divided into two parts: the first part included a presentation on the significance of forests, interactive discussions, and creative tasks using artificial intelligence tools. The second part involved a field trip to a local forest park, where students engaged in hands-on activities like tree planting and cleaning up the forest. The expected outcomes were to enhance students’ understanding of the natural environment, instill a sense of responsibility towards nature, and develop practical skills in environmental conservation. The interdisciplinary approach, integrating subjects such as science, physical education, language arts, and technology, provided a holistic learning experience that emphasized the interconnectedness of different areas of knowledge and the importance of protecting our planet.
PROJECT: KNIGHTS AND LADIES
Authors:   Secondary school ‘Konstantin Petkanov’, Burgas, Germanova Ginka
Published: October 2024

The ‘Knights and Ladies’ project fosters moral and spiritual development in children by encouraging the conscious practice of universal virtues in everyday life. This program aims to enrich teachers’ pedagogical approaches to character education, equipping them to cultivate essential virtues in their students. The project introduces children to foundational virtues and equips them to apply these principles in daily interactions. Through this program, students develop a ‘language of virtues’ that promotes positive communication and fosters empathy, understanding, and patience. ‘Knights and Ladies’ builds character and emotional maturity by encouraging self-refection and appreciation for ‘noble qualities’. The project emphasizes the importance of integrating virtue education into the core curriculum, creating a holistic educational approach that nourishes both the mind and the heart. By focusing on universal human virtues, the program provides a foundation for students to build meaningful lives.
APPLICATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Authors:   University of Economics, Varna, Vasilev Dean
Published: October 2024

The modern world is witnessing dynamic changes fueled by the rapid development of digital technologies. These innovations permeate all aspects of our society, transforming the way we live, work and learn. Educational institutions, as key pillars of knowledge and learning, are not left out of these changes. The implementation of digital technologies in the management of educational institutions off ers unprecedented opportunities to improve the learning process, increase the effi ciency of administrative activities and personalize learning. The purpose of this report is to examine the current trends and examples of application of digital technologies in the management of educational institutions.
SUPPORTING THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND SENSORY-MOTOR DEVELOPMENT OF THREE-FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MUSIC
Authors:   Kindergarten ‘Patilansko tsarstvo’, Stara Zagora, Yordanova Nedelina
Published: October 2024

The new behavioral model for children also requires a new approach to their education and health. Today’s children are more restless and with increased anxiety due to excessive information stimuli. They live in two realities – the material and the virtual, and thus lose touch with their bodies and emotions. In the first seven years, it is extremely important to build a healthy nervous system of the child. As educators, supporting children’s social-emotional and physical health motivates us to respond to the need for a new form of care in this earliest childhood. The innovative program developed by us for the NP ‘It’s good in kindergarten’ offers opportunities to support the social-emotional and sensory-motor development of 3 – 4-year old children through physical activity and music. Physical activity and music help to refi ne children’s sensory perceptions, as well as to cultivate attention, calmness, harmony and emotional stability from an early age. The main approaches we use are: person-oriented and facilitator. The person-oriented approach implies consideration of the child’s capabilities and interests, humane treatment and love, knowledge of his personality. The teacher and children work cooperatively to achieve common goals. In the facilitator approach, the role of the facilitator is that of the teacher who prompts the children to cooperate and help each other in order to achieve betteer results. In this way, one moves from a state of passivity to a state of activity. The main method we use is the integrative one, through which integration is carried out between two educational areas – ‘Physical Culture’ and ‘Music’.
ART AS SELF-EXPRESSION THERAPI AND A METHOD FOR DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors:   Kindergarten ‘Zname na mira’, Vratsa, Stoyanova Diana
Published: October 2024

The considered pedagogical practice presents the practical application of knowledge and skills acquired from participation in a qualification course on the topic: ‘Art as therapy self-expression and special needs in art education’. The course is part of the activities of the Project ‘Mission awakener-teacher of the new time’, included in the European program ‘Erasmus+’ .The report describes a pedagogical experience for creating conditions for the expression of children creative and emotional skills both in kindergarten and in a family environment. For this purpose, various art techniques and ideas for using art – therapy exercises leading to the formation and development of emotional intelligence in preschool children are offered.
INTEGRATION OF COMPETENCE APPROACH AND USE OF DIGITAL TEHNOLOGIES IN THE TEACHING OF MATEMATICS IN INTERACTION BETWEEN THE THIRD AND FOURTH GROUPS
Authors:   Kindegarten ‘Zvanche’, Vratsa, Borisova Tsvetelina , Georgieva Ioana ,   Kindegarten ‘Zvanche’, Vratsa
Published: October 2024

The new technologies give opportunity to the kids and students to be active members of the learning process, which helps them develop important qualities like confidence and responsibility. Thus, today in front of us, the teachers, stands the important task of bringing up the stride in the kids to seek knowledge. The teachers are those that have the mission to realize the change in education by steering the contents to the key competencies by changing the methods and approaches, by encouraging and motovating the students to study. Because even the best lessons and textbooks in the world won’t make them excited about learning unless they are motivated. Working with kids of two diff erent age groups we have noticed their potential staked in mathematical pursuits and decided to further develop and enrich our methods of working with them by not only using standard methods of teaching but also include others that break outdated stereotypes. We combined the traditional methods of work with the so-called innovation methods, priorities of which are the individual and group work of the children. That way we developed the creativity and innovations which are essential characteristics of the competence approach. It, in turn, is based on interactive methods and new learning technologies, which contribute to the development of independence, initiative, creative thinking in children and students. To achieve this, we included in our work the use of an interactive display, a document camera, as well as the creation of original games on the Smart Kids platform.
HUG FOR THE PLANET
Authors:   Kindergarten № 180 ‘Zaitchenceto byalo’, Sofia, Velichkova Tatyana , Georgieva Emilya ,   Kindergarten № 180 ‘Zaitchenceto byalo’, Sofia, Atanasova Plamena ,   Kindergarten № 180 ‘Zaitchenceto byalo’, Sofia, Tsаnova Kapka ,   Kindergarten № 180 ‘Zaitchenceto byalo’, Sofia
Published: October 2024

The ecological disaster faced by the planet Earth and the emotional disaster faced by humanity – of social alienation – unite us, and the „Hug for the Earth“ mini-project helps us to stop the destruction of the world around and inside us. Our goal is to create partnership relationships with all formative environments – family, society, educational institutions; programming eco-friendly behavior from early childhood; activities provoking children’s interest and satisfaction related to the protection of the planet. The planned meetings, events and activities were held in the period of September 2023. – May 2024. The result was widespread public interest, participation, satisfaction and approval at all levels.
ICT IN А GREEN CLASSROOM – A FACTOR FOR COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Kindergarten ‘Edinstvo Tvorchestvo Krasota’, Vratsa, Donchevа Tsvetomila
Published: October 2024

The report presented activities implemented under the Erasmus+ Program, Key action 1 on the topic ‘ICT in а green classroom – a factor for cognitive development’. It represents a successful combination of modern digital educational resources with traditional in open pedagogical practices in all age groups in different subject. The educational possibilities of the Giant Illuminated Mark Making Board, Mini Mark Making boards and Sensory Illuminated Writing Boards, fluorescent pens, digital microscopes, water and sand play table, QR code scanning, eco kit for developing children’s number sense from an early age are revealed. These are just some of the tools with which children work with ease. Teachers have the skills to integrate ICT tools and resources in outdoor teaching and learning. Project activities help to more actively develop children’s social-emotional skills and competencies, teamwork, as well as promoting creativity and critical thinking. Key competencies are developed to create a positive environment and positive relationships, improved teamwork and work atmosphere. STEAM as an approach integrates learning in the fi elds of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. It allows kindergarten children to move beyond the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and focus on practical application of what they have learned. Their active learning skills are developed through observation, exploration and experimentation.
‘THE CHILD FIRST’ – CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
Authors:   ‘Kalina Malina’ Kindergarten, Pazardzhik, Ashikyan Ekaterina
Published: October 2024

It is natural for a preschooler to have a desire to learn, explore, and discover the world around them, and this curiosity should be nurtured and encouraged. As a kindergarten teacher, my goal is to foster the development of each child’s personality and to identify and support their unique abilities. Project-based activities provide an integrated approach that focuses on problem-solving or other motivational tasks. This integrated learning method is innovative and eff ective. In my report, I will present the project ‘The Child First’, which is designed to meet the needs of children while enhancing the professional competencies of teachers. Throughout the project, children engaged in various creative and practical activities that expanded their horizons, giving them the freedom to create, discover, and explore in new and diverse ways.