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Soviet Socio-Cultural Practices from Perspective of Genres in Pioneer Magazine
Authors: Dubrovskaya T. V.
Published: June 2023

The article presents some results of the project that is aimed at constructing a mediatised model of the Soviet society in periodicals for children. The data has been drawn from the Pioneer magazine published in the 1970s. This paper focuses on its structure and contents, as well as typical genres that construct the representations of the Soviet society and socio-cultural practices. The degree of ideology is defined that characterises various genres. In terms of methodology, the study draws on constructivism, critical discourse analysis, theory of journalistic genres, theory of speech genres, and semiotic analysis. Genres are interpreted based on their ideological charge, types of socio-cultural practices they represent, and the semiotic resources employed. The findings show that the ideological charge can be graded from being non-existent to dominating the factual information. The ideological component is secondary in genres of popular science and general education, whereas genres that reproduce adults’ institutional socio-political practices demonstrate a high degree of ideological charge, which is conveyed through specific semiotic resources. At the same time, the magazine adapts the representations of Soviet values for adolescents through the use of everyday language and visual images of routine life.
Prose of Russian Emigration Writers (V. A. Nikiforov-Volgin, I. A. Bunin, B. K. Zaitsev) in Context of Ivan Ilyin’s Religious-Philosophical Thought
Authors: Zakharova V. T. , Kudryavtseva I. S.
Published: June 2023

The authors of this article aim to contextualize the religious-philosophical ideas of the prominent philosopher of Russian emigration, Ivan Ilyin, with the prose of Ivan Bunin, Boris Zaitsev, and Vladimir Nikiforov-Volgin. The novelty of the research lies in identifying the typological correlation between Ilyin’s ideas about the essential characteristics of national character, manifested in the pursuit of perfection, and the artistic worldview of Russian writers who interpreted life in Russia during periods of social upheaval. The introduction of the insufficiently studied phenomenon of Vladimir Nikiforov-Volgin’s creative work into the field of prose by well-known authors is also an aspect of the novelty of this work. The analysis confirms that the writers perceptively revealed, through various life circumstances, often critical, the ability of people, regardless of their social status or age, to exhibit traits of Christian mercy and selflessness. Equally significant is the ability of individuals to live with a sense of light from Christian faith, despite external circumstances, and to transmit this feeling to others. Actions based on “virtues of the heart and conscience” — these most valuable principles of life according to Ilyin’s thought — are multifacetedly reflected on the pages of the works presented here.
Foreign Concessions in Developing Natural Resources of Northeastern RSFSR in 1920s
Authors: Burnasheva N. I. , Kovlekov I. I.
Published: June 2023

This article examines the establishment of the state concession policy in the USSR during the 1920s, focusing on its objectives and principles, as well as its expansion into the northeastern regions of the Soviet state. The natural resources of the northeastern territories of Russia had attracted the attention of foreign concessionaires since prerevolutionary times, who established a network of trading representations for the procurement and export of furs, mammoth bones, fish, and various raw materials. In the 1920s, the Soviet state conducted significant work to prepare and approve legislative acts regulating concession activities and aimed at strengthening state influence over them. Special bodies were created to address these issues, including foreign trade departments (Vneshtorg), concession commissions (concesscom), and planning commissions. Through agreements between the Soviet government and foreign companies, concession activities began to yield practical results from the mid1920s. The principles on which it was based aimed to direct foreign economic relations towards the reconstruction of the country's economy. Overall, it can be concluded that the concession policy pursued by the USSR in the 1920s proved successful, playing a significant role in the reconstruction of the national economy after the civil war.
Monster Duels in Byzantine Polemological Tradition of X-XIV Centuries
Authors: Kapsalykova K. R. , Nesterov A. G.
Published: June 2023

The article is dedicated to a common theme in Byzantine literature, with a particular focus on descriptions of battles between warriors and monsters. According to the authors, the reworking of stories about hunting large predators from ancient mythology is characteristic of the Byzantine and partially Western European military traditions from the 10th to 14th centuries. The authors argue that the ideas of rational warfare permeated not only strict military manuals but also hagiographical literature, historical chronicles, heroic epics, and other narratives. Therefore, the incorporation of the archetypal plot of ‘fighting monsters’ into military settings is at the center of this study. The authors demonstrate that ancient battle stories had no place in the strict orders of real actions by regular armies. The article introduces materials from M. Y. Suzyumov’s personal archive into scientific circulation and draws on sigillography data. The article shows that in medieval texts, such short but intense clashes between two opponents are interpreted not only as entertainment or instruction but also in a philosophical sense as an embodiment of the eternal struggle between good and evil.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Game Wordwall Terhadap Kemampuan Peserta Didik Dalam Penguasaan Kosakata Bahasa Arab Kelas VIII MTsN 2 Kota Palu
Authors: Allifia Sri cahyani  , Ubadah  , Arda
Published: June 2023

Some students in Madrasahs do not like Arabic because they think it is difficult and boring. In this regard, the description in this thesis departs from the problem of whether the Wordwall game-based learning model influences students' ability to master Arabic vocabulary. This type of research is a quasi-experimental involving two class VIII consisting of 68 students. Collecting data in this study used a test, namely the pretest to determine the initial ability and the posttest to determine the final ability. The results of the homogeneity test show that all data have homogeneous variants, as well as the normality test which shows that the data is normally distributed so that a hypothesis test is carried out using an independent t-test. The results of the Independent t-test showed sig 2 tailed 0.486 > 0.05, which means that H0 is accepted and H1 is rejected, which means that there is no effect of the Wordwall game-based learning model on the ability of students in mastering Arabic vocabulary for class VIII MTs Negeri 2 Palu City. The conclusions obtained are expected that educators use appropriate learning models to improve the quality of learning. For future researchers to be able to develop research using variables that are considered to have an influence on the level of mastery of students' Arabic vocabulary and choose the right learning model so that they can influence the improvement of student learning outcomes.
El blog como recurso del practicum en posgrados
Authors: De la Cruz Castañeda Yanira Xiomara , Ibarra Núñez Marcos Manuel , Rodríguez González Lizeth
Published: June 2023

El artículo que se socializa presenta los resultados de una investigación que tiene como objetivo analizar la experiencia de los estudiantes de posgrado acerca de la utilización del Blog como recurso tecnológico de aprendizaje, para ofrecer una alternativa distinta a la práctica docente de este nivel basada en los principios de la pedagogía activa. Se desarrolla en el marco del seminario Educación y Tecnología del Doctorado en Gestión Educativa y Políticas Públicas de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, México. El estudio es de carácter cualitativo a través del método de sistematización de experiencias y permite la disertación de cómo la implementación de estrategias bajo modelos tecnopedagógicos dinamiza el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje fortaleciendo las competencias digitales para este nivel educativo.
Combinations of Fe tablets and dragon fruit and combinations of Fe tablets and date straw on increasing hemoglobin levels in adolescent women with anemia
Authors: Damayanti Dini Fitri , Bawirza Zuriyati , Hidayat Taufik , Wardoyo Slamet
Published: June 2023

Anemia is a health problem related to the extensive presence of a variety of noncommunicable diseases in developing countries. Indeed, the prevalence of anemia in Indonesia in women of childbearing age (aged 15-49 years) in 2019 was around 29.9%; in West Kalimantan in 2018, it was 23.8%. The rate of anemia in young women can be overcome by increasing hemoglobin levels. One approach is to enhance the consumption of dragon fruit or date palm juice which can increase hemoglobin levels. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of giving a combination of Fe tablets and dragon fruit or a combination of Fe tablets with date palm juice on hemoglobin levels in anemic adolescent girls. The design of this study was a True Experiment with pre-test and post-test control groups. Research respondents were anemic adolescent girls, a total of 32 people, with 16 in each group.

With regard to the hemoglobin levels before and after administration of Fe tablets and dragon fruit, based on the paired t-test, the mean difference was 4.32 g/dl, with P-Value = 0.000. Thus, there is effectiveness in this intervention group. In the combination group of Fe tablets and date palm juice, the mean difference was 3.062 g/dl. P-Value = 0.001 (P<0.05). Hence, there is effectiveness in enhancing hemoglobin levels in this intervention group. Applying an independent t-test to determine the difference in the effectiveness of the two interventions revealed a P-value = 0.054, meaning that there was no significant difference between the two interventions in increasing hemoglobin levels.
Development and validation of a new bioanalytical method for quantification of CDK4/6 inhibitor in Spiked Human Plasma by HPLC-UV
Authors: Shelke Rakesh U. , Rishipathak Dinesh D.
Published: June 2023

A sensitive and accurate high performance liquid chromatography method utilizing ultraviolet/visible light detection (HPLC-UV) for the quantification of Ribociclib in Spiked Human Plasma by HPLC-UV was developed and validated. Ribociclib (RCB) and the internal standard (IS), Trifluridine, were first extracted from plasma samples by a simple Protein Precipitation extraction using Acetonitrile. Plasma concentration of RCB and internal standard were then analyzed by applying reversed phase chromatography using Orochem orosil C18 (4.6 mm × 250 mm, 5 μ) and elution with a isocratic mobile phase consisting of 10 mM phosphate buffer – Acetonitrile (60:40, v/v) adjusted to pH 3.0 at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min. Detection of RCB and the IS was subsequently done at a wavelength of 260 nm. The limit of quantification was 10 ng/ml. The calibration curve was linear (R2>0.998) over the concentration range of 10-1000 ng/ml. For human plasma, the accuracy and precision were within ±15% and ≤15%, respectively, for all concentrations, except for the lower limit of quantification, where they were within ≤20%.
Effect of Salinity and Drought on the Germination of Lygeum spartum L. in the Region of Saïda (Western Algerian Steppe)
Authors: Zouidi Mohamed , Hachem Kadda , Terras Ines , Allam Ayoub , Hadjout Salah , Mazari Fatiha , Aouadj Sid Ahmed , Djebbouri Mohammed
Published: June 2023

Albardine (Lygeum spartum L.) is one of the major native grass species of the semi-arid and arid regions of the Mediterranean basin. In Algeria, it is much more widespread on the high plateaus of southern Oranais. This species occupies an important place in the steppe region because it has many ecological, economic, and fodder interests. The present work aims to study the tolerance of L. spartum seeds to water and salt stress, two abiotic factors that affect the physiology of the plant during the germinal stage. The methodology adopted consists of using increasing concentrations under a controlled temperature (15°C) for 21 days of germination. The germination responses of the seeds to different degrees of salt stress induced by NaCl (2, 4, 6, 8, 10 g/l) and water stress induced by polyethylene glycol (PEG;−2, -4, -6, -8, −10 bar), showed that the salt and water stresses retarded the germination rate of L. spartum L. seeds and also decreased their percentage during the time of the experiment. However, seeds soaked in distilled water (control) recorded a maximum germination rate of 80%. The results of this study show that L. spartum seeds are moderately salt and drought tolerant with a depressive effect on germination rate at a salt concentration of 10g/l and an osmotic pressure of −10 bar.
Admissibility of Reopening Cassation and Reopening Proceedings Concluded with a Decision Dismissing the Extraordinary Appeal Measure
Authors: Hudzik Michał
Published: June 2023

The article is aimed at examining the admissibility of reopening cassation and reopening proceedings concluded with a decision to dismiss the extraordinary appeal measure.

To this end, the article explores provisions on proceedings reopening (Articles 540 and 542 § 3 CCP), with particular focus on the term ‘court proceedings concluded with a final decision’ used by the legislator, and juxtaposes this with provisions on cassation appeal (concerning terms used in Article 521 of the Code of Criminal Procedure – ‘a final decision concluding court proceedings’ and ‘a final court decision concluding the proceedings’, and on prohibition of the so-called super-cassation, which has not been transferred to the institution of reopening of the proceedings). The author also analyses Supreme Court practice over the last twenty-odd years and reflects on historical changes to criminal procedure at the turn of the 21th century with regard to the institutions of annulment of court decisions and reopening of the proceedings.
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Labour Market Diversity
Authors: Grenčíková Adriana , Španková Jana , Húževka Matej
Published: June 2023

Diversity of labour market is currently one of its most striking features. The processes of globalisation and interdependence are creating pressure for ever more international cooperation, which naturally causes more frequent clashes between the diverse elements of the environment, and increases the interdependence of economies. In this context, the COVID-19 pandemic has generally weakened existing global relationships and chains. Economies have been distorted by various types of restrictive and later stimulus measures in a relatively short period of time - a situation that leads naturally to the idea of the interconnectedness of existing processes and the labour market. The main objective of the present study was to make a comparison of the authors' views on the development of these indicators on the basis of the results of analyses of selected macroeconomic indicators, and to establish the dependence between the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, macroeconomic developments and state interventions in the functioning of economies. We begin the empirical part by analysing the evolution of quarterly GDP values in selected economies of the world, and then turn to the employment rate. We conclude the study with the evolution of unemployment in comparison with the evolution of the pandemic situation in the Slovak Republic. The comparison of selected indicators and its results confirm the existence of links between pandemic, macroeconomic and legislative developments in the Slovak Republic. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is the ultimate cause of changes in the labour market, the immediate cause of the dynamics of GDP, employment and unemployment is the state intervention in the economy.
Verification of the Ramberg-Osgood Material Model for the Fire Design of Steel Members
Authors: Nemer Samer
Published: June 2023

In this paper, the modified Ramberg-Osgood constitutive equations for calculating the stress-strain of steel at elevated temperatures using the parameters determined based on the transient state tensile test results achieved at the Helsinki University of Technology are verified. This is done by numerically comparing the global and local buckling capacities of I-shaped steel members incorporating the modified Ramberg-Osgood model along with the material model given in the fire section of Eurocode EN1993-1-2. For this purpose, a numerical model using the ABAQUS software was developed. Then, nonlinear analyses with imperfections (GMNIA) were performed to compare the buckling capacities of the steel columns and beams of four different hot-rolled cross-sections (IPE160, IPE180, HE100B, HE500B), made of steel grade S355, at three different temperatures (400°C, 500°C, 600°C). The results showed that adopting the modified Ramberg-Osgood model can lead to the same buckling capacities resulting when using the EN1993-1-2 material model for steel temperatures of less than 400°C. However, adopting this model for 600°C overestimates the buckling capacities in most cases.
Hydraulic Calculations of a Telescopic Water Intake
Authors: Lipin Andrey , Sepahvand Arash , Rustamova Narmin
Published: June 2023

Telescopic water intake structures allow for the selective intake of water from the top layers of a reservoir. A telescopic water intake has a high degree of mobility, and a wide field of application; at the same time, it is very simple and convenient to operate. Despite these advantages, an exact calculation method for a telescopic water intake is lacking (Lipin, 2020; Lipin, 2022). Therefore, the purpose of this research is to develop an exact calculation method for a telescopic water intake. In order to perform this task, all the structural elements of a telescopic water intake were analyzed separately by means of existing hydraulic principles. The impact of the critical submergence depth of the water intake funnel on the operability of a telescopic water intake was studied, and an equation for the critical submergence depth calculation was proposed. The optimal range of the flow rate coefficient ( μ =0.30 - 0.45) was proposed for calculating the funnel flow rate, and the correlation between the flow rate and funnel inlet diameter was defined. The optimal curvature radius of the elbow was proposed. In order to verify the above mentioned parameters and correlations, analytical and numerical calculations of specific examples were performed. The results of the numerical modelling demonstrated that the critical submergence depth and shape of the water intake funnel, as defined by the analytical calculations, ensured its effective operation free of cavitation and vortexes. The analytically calculated dimensions of the telescopic column, following the numerical modelling results, provided normal hydraulic conditions without active cavitation. According to the numerical modelling, the proposed curvature radius of the elbow was sufficient to avoid significant cavitation and vortex formation in the elbow structure. This research can provide guidance for the design of telescopic water intake structures.
Who is “the true Dane” in Modern Denmark? The Danish language within “Danishness (Dankhed)” concept
Authors: Krasova O. E.
Published: June 2023

This article is dedicated to the role of the Danish Language in the Kingdom of Denmark, Faroe Islands and Greenland, in the light of Denmark’s ethnic  composition changes throughout the latest 200 years. Initially, this issue was raised in the 19th century, after Denmark encountered tragic occasions: the defeat in the Napoleonic and the Second Schleswig Wars, and the dissolution of the Denmark-Norway Union. The loss of the territories led to the development of cultural, educational, and patriotic programs in Denmark, in order to overcome the comprehensive national crisis. The core question was: “Who can be considered as a Dane?” Up to 1814, there was 25 % of German population in the Denmark-Norway Union. After Norway separated, the percentage of Germans in Denmark rose up to 40 %. Then, Danish national self-identification was based on the formula: “Everyone who’s not German is Dane”, and knowledge of the Danish language became the key factor. The Danish teacher and pastor N. F. S. Grundtvig developed the concept of Danish nationality – “Danishness” (“Danskhed”). According to it, the national unity was built upon native language, common national culture and common national history. This concept is still widely acclaimed in modern Denmark. Various political parties while performing tough debates in the parliament, media and social networks, are reviving the same question: “Who is the true Dane in Denmark today?” The problem of the Danish language status is the most important for Danish society, since the number of people who migrate to Denmark and carry “alien” culture and “alien” values is constantly increasing. This article is based solely on the Danish informational sources: official websites, encyclopedias, media, discussion boards, and social networks.
Sustainable Technologies and Sustainable Products
Authors: Pandey Ritu , Rajeswari M
Published: June 2023

Objective: The purpose of this research is to explore the switching intention of consumers from traditional technology and products - to sustainable technology and products while shedding light on important technology and product adoption constructs.
 
Theoretical Framework: This research integrates the theory of UTAUT and consumer self-accountability in order to examine the switching intention of consumers from traditional technology and products - to green, eco-friendly and sustainable technology and products.
 
Method: Convenience sampling and a questionnaire was used to collect data which was analyzed quantitatively with the help of multiple regression run in SPSS. A score of 0.9 in the Cronbach alpha test indicated that the scales and constructs in the questionnaire were valid.
 
Results and Conclusion: The results suggest that self-accountability, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and social influence significantly and positively impacts the switching intention of consumers towards sustainable technology and sustainable products.   
 
Implications of the research: Business and marketers can call attention to self-accountable behavior of people, which can have a positive impact towards the consumption of sustainable technologies and sustainable products. The focus on the performance and the ease of use of the sustainable technologies and sustainable products will help researchers and marketers immensely. Also this paper contributes positively to the societal goals of creating a sustainable economy. 
 
Originality/Value: This paper adds value to areas of research such as consumers switching intention, self-accountability, UTAUT, sustainability, environmental conscious consumer behavior, and sustainable consumption and decision making.
The Development of Cultural Literacy for Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) Students Through RPG Games with a Gamification Approach
Authors: Yuriananta Renda , Suyitno Imam , Basuki Imam Agus , Susanto Gatut
Published: June 2023

Purpose: This research aims to describe the BIPA learning process using RPG games with a gamification approach to enhance the cultural literacy of BIPA students.
 
Method: Qualitative methods were employed in this study, which was conducted in the BIPA KNB program at Universitas Brawijaya. Three students and one teacher participated in the study. Data was collected through observation and interviews. The observation aimed to understand the students' learning process through RPG games, while the interviews were conducted to assess the response of BIPA students towards game-based learning. The games used in this research are the Legend of Malang, which incorporates Malang culture.
 
Results and conclusion: The study revealed that the learning process began with the development of a schema for Malang culture. Subsequently, students were tasked with playing the Legend of Malang games in the classroom under the teacher's supervision. At the end of the learning session, a question-and-answer session was conducted to reinforce the learning material.
 
Research implications: The findings demonstrated that game-based learning effectively enhanced students' comprehension of Malang culture as the learning session was both enjoyable and meaningful.
 
Originality/value: This research contributes to the field of BIPA learning by demonstrating the effectiveness of incorporating RPG games with a gamification approach to enhance the cultural literacy of BIPA students. The study provides insights into the learning process, highlighting how the use of the Legend of Malang game facilitated the development of a schema for Malang culture.
The Effect of Online Learning and School Culture on the Performance of Vocational School Teachers During the COVID 19 Pandemic
Authors: Sukendro  , Riyanto Yatim , Karwanto  , Hartono
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of online learning and school culture on teacher performance in vocational schools during the Covid 19 pandemic   Theoretical framework: The online learning is an option and the right solution in overcoming learning problems in schools, when situations and conditions are in an emergency, due to the emergence of the Covid 19 pandemic in Indonesia.   Method/design/approach: The research method used is a type of associative quantitative research. The subjects in this study were 280 teachers at SMK YPM Sidoarjo using a survey technique, where the entire population was used as the research sample.   Results and conclusion: The results showed that online learning (X1) had a positive and significant effect on teacher performance (Y) at SMK YPM Sidoarjo with a P value of 0.048 while school culture (X2) had a positive and significant effect on teacher performance (Y) at SMK YPM Sidoarjo with a value P of 0.025. This shows that online learning (X1) and school culture (X2) have a positive and significant influence on teacher performance (Y) at SMK YPM Sidoarjo   Implications of the research: This research contributes to the application of teacher performance and school culture in online learning during the Covid 19 pandemic so that learning is more effective.   Originality/value: The results obtained in this study are innovative and relevant for teachers, in the context of using online learning and school culture on teacher performance.
Improved Particle Swarm Optimization with Deep Learning-Based Municipal Solid Waste Management in Smart Cities
Authors: Udayakumar R. , Elankavi R. , R. Vimal V. , Sugumar R.
Published: June 2023

Objectives: The Internet of Things (IoT) framework is crucial for improving monitoring applications for smart cities and controlling municipal operations in real time. The most significant issue with applications to smart cities has been the handling of solid waste, which may have negative consequences on the health and well-being of people. Waste management has become a problem that developing and developed nations must face. The management of solid waste is a significant and exciting issue that affects habitats all around the world. Thus, it is necessary to create an efficient method to eliminate these issues or, at the very least, reduce them to a manageable level.
 
Theoretical framework: This work proposed an Improved Particle Swarm Optimization with Deep Learning-based Municipal Solid Waste Management (IPSODL-MSWM) in smart cities.
 
Methods: The IPSODL-MSWM approach aims to identify various types of solid waste materials and enable sustainable waste management. A Single Shot Detection (SSD) model enables efficient object detection in the IPSODL-MSWM paradigm. Then, feature vectors were generated using the MobileNetV2 model based on a deep Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). IPSO has been obtained by using a hybrid Genetic Algorithm (GA) and PSO algorithm.
 
Results and Conclusion: The IPSODL method has been employed for automatic hyperparameter tuning since manual trial-and-error hyperparameter tuning is time-consuming.
 
Implications of the research: The IPSODL-MSWM approach uses Support Vector Machine (SVM) for accurate municipal excess categorization in this work. This implies sustainable waste management model for better smart city development.
 
Originality/value: With an optimal accuracy of 99.45%, many simulations show the IPSODL-MSWM model's enhanced capability for classification.
Use Google Classroom as Educational Learning Media Hindu Religion and Characteristics at 7 SMA Denpasar
Authors: Subagia I Nyoman , Sueca I Nyoman , Dewi Ida Ayu Kartika
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The aim of this research to increase the activeness and sentence of students during the learning process. E-learning or online learning (on a network) is a method proclaimed in the 2013 Curriculum. As an online learning medium, Google Classroom can help maximize the learning process.
 
Method: This qualitative research intends to obtain an overview of distance learning to suppress the spread of Covid-19 in the school environment. The method used is observation, interviews, and document recording.
 
Results and conclusion: The results of Google Classroom providing space to continue learning even though it is hindered by distance, play, and time.
 
Research implications: In education, the internet can provide variants of online learning or e-learning. The utilization of Google Classroom in the learning process of Hindu Religion and Moral Education at SMA Negeri 7 Denpasar helps provide clear information about the benefits of using Google Classroom in the learning process in the Hindu Religion and Moral Education field.
 
Originality/value:. this study focuses on using learning media for Hindu religious education with the Google Classroom application to improve students' academic and non-academic quality in Hindu spiritual education lessons.
Penerapan Particle Swarm Optimization Untuk Meningkatkan Kinerja Algoritma K-Nearest Neighbor Dalam Klasifikasi Penyakit Diabetes
Authors: Susilowati Dyah , Sutrisno Sutrisno , Yunus Muhammad
Published: June 2023

The study aims to apply the KNN algorithm to classify diabetes by combining the PSO algorithm as a selection so as to obtain the best accuracy from the KNN algorithm in classifying, so that it can be applied to diagnose diabetes. This research consists of several stages of research including dataset collection, data pre-processing, data sharing, finding the optimal k-value to the classification process and performance or accuracy testing. From this research, the accuracy of the KNN algorithm before feature selection using PSO is 75% at k-optimal 19 and after feature selection using PSO is obtained an increase in accuracy to 77.213% at the same k value with features that affect the pima dataset, namely Glucose, Blood Pressure, Skin Thickness, Insulin, BMI, Diabetes Pedigree Function, and Age. Thus the use of KNN with PSO feature selection can be used to identify diabetes because it has a much better level of accuracy.
ANALISIS LIFE CYCLE COST (LCC) TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN RENOVASI ATAU PEMBONGKARAN (STUDI KASUS: GEDUNG X)
Authors: Prasetyo Ryan Faza , Amanda Sahara Reissa
Published: June 2023

Life Cycle Cost is a method for estimating the total cost of owning a facility which includes all costs associated with purchasing, owning and disposing of a building or building system. It has long been understood that evaluating construction costs only on initial costs is not enough. Thus, it is necessary to calculate maintenance costs during the life of the building. Consideration of the usage costs required throughout the life of the building must be considered. The purpose of this research is to obtain the total cost of life cycle life cycle cost (LCC) for periodic maintenance per 20 years in building construction. In this study, the building to be reviewed is Building X of one of the universities. The part that is calculated for the Life Cycle Cost is the wall elements of the building taking into account the renovation and demolition methods. Through the LCC calculation process for wall work items in the two methods, a total demolition cost of IDR 2,249,506,566.56 was obtained and a total renovation cost of IDR 2,945,332,567. The cost of renovation is greater than the cost of demolition because the planned life of the building decreases during the renovation stage, so that the building must be demolished and costs more.
Integration of Library, Museum and Archive Resources: Together or Independently?
Authors: Zhabko Elena D.
Published: June 2023

The article deals with modern problems of integration of digital resources of libraries, archives and museums. The author identifies and describes changes in the goal-setting system of activities within the framework of joint projects, caused by the digitalization of the internal activities of cultural institutions. The vector of change in the goals is directed from general goals to more practical ones, which include: the formation of an integrated research environment of a humanitarian profile; the development of digital collections as a new information product of libraries; the usage of integrated resources as a means of training and educating various groups of patrons; the creation of a joint virtual platform of historical memory institutions for professional communication and project implementation. Creating a new information product — digital collections — will require significant efforts, primarily a scientific and methodological study of the issues of their organization, taking into account the specifics of information products and their future place in the information consumption market. The creation of such products can be carried out not only by the efforts of the keepers of cultural and historical heritage, but also with the involvement of organizations engaged in artificial intelligence and semantic networks. Among the trends, there is a consistent leveling of the degree of digitalisation of libraries, archives and museums, their self-sufficiency and the desire to develop along their own information trajectories. The article provides examples of the most successful projects in the field of creating digital resources of historical memory institutions. There are identified the basic problems: departmental disunity, the lack of a publicly accessible reliable software and technology environment for interaction, as well as the lack of a system of scientific and methodical procedures and information support for resource integration activities. It is necessary to organize interdisciplinary vocational training centers for personnel to work in an integrated environment.
The Library of Grand Duke Nikolai Konstantinovich Romanov: an Experience of Reconstruction Based on a Printed Catalog
Authors: Pshenichnaya Evgenia V.
Published: June 2023

This study aims to recreate the existence picture of the personal library of Grand Duke Nikolai Konstantinovich Romanov (1850—1918) in the Turkestan region, using the only known source — “The Catalog of Books Donated to the Turkestan Public Library by His Imperial Highness Grand Duke Nikolai Konstantinovich”. “The Catalog...” was published in 1906 in Tashkent. It includes 1289 entries (books, documents and periodicals) in nine European languages. The reconstruction of the content of N.K. Romanov’s personal library with the help of “The Catalog...” allows to shed some light on the owner’s personal traits and helps to introduce new sources about the repertoire of Russian grand ducal libraries into scientific circulation. Historical and bibliological analysis, as well as “De Visu” study of library and archival collections, allows to consider little-studied issues related to the personal library of Grand Duke N.K. Romanov. The article identifies rare books and reveals the features of each copy. The bookplate found on some publications (“KN” monogram) belonged to Grand Duke Konstantin, Nikolai Konstantinovich’s father. N.K. Romanov’s personal library was universal: it contains publications on philosophy, history, geography, law, pedagogy, economics, mathematics, natural sciences, agriculture, technology, medicine, naval sciences, art history, as well as fiction, educational and reference literature. Chronologically, the collection includes publications of the 16th—19th centuries. It held unique materials on the study of the Turkestan region by Russian and foreign researchers. A bibliographic search made it possible to identify the vast majority of the lost books. However, there is not enough information about how each publication was collected. Further research work shall result in publication of an updated catalog of N.K. Romanov’s personal library stored in the Alisher Navoi National Library of Uzbekistan.
Design, Molecular Docking and Synthesis of Pyrazole-Oxadiazole in search of potent insecticidal agents
Authors: Patil Amar , Jadhav Rahul , More Nachiket , Raundal Hemant , Desai Ashok , Deore Sonali , Bobade Vivek
Published: June 2023

A series of sixteen substituted pyrazole oxadiazole derivatives are designed, synthesised and characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR and mass spectrometry. The ligands have been docked with Acetylcholine receptor to understand the binding efficiency and amino acids interactions, indicative of all of the sixteen molecules bind efficiently better than Fipronil and Pyrafluprole. These compounds will provide a lead for designing new compounds with improved insecticidal activity.
Diffusion across particle-laden interfaces in Pickering droplets
Authors: Liu Yanyan , Xu Mingjun , Portela Luis M. , Garbin Valeria
Published: June 2023

Emulsions stabilized by nanoparticles, known as Pickering emulsions, exhibit remarkable stability which enables many applications, from encapsulation, to advanced materials, to chemical conversion. The layer of nanoparticles at the interface of Pickering droplets forms a semi-permeable barrier between the two liquid phases, which can affect the rate of release of encapsulates, and the interfacial transfer of reactants and products in biphasic chemical conversion. The current lack of understanding of diffusion in multi-phase systems with particle-laden interfaces limits the optimal development of these applications. To address this gap, we developed an experimental approach for in-situ, real-time quantification of concentration fields in Pickering droplets in a Hele-Shaw geometry and investigated the effect of the layer of nanoparticles on diffusion of solute across a liquid-liquid interface. The experiments did not reveal a significant hindrance on the diffusion of solute across an interface densely covered by nanoparticles. We interpret this result using an unsteady diffusion model to predict the spatio-temporal effect of particles on diffusion across a particle- laden interface. We find that the concentration field of solute is only affected in the immediate vicinity of the layer of particles, where the area available for diffusion is affected by the particles. This defines a characteristic time scale for the problem, which is the time for diffusion across the layer of particles. The far-field concentration profile evolves towards that of a bare interface. This localized effect of the particle hindrance is not measurable in our experiments, which take place over a much longer time scale. Our model also predicts that the hindrance by particles can be more pronounced depending on the particle size and physicochemical properties of the liquids and can ultimately affect performance in applications.
In Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy of Temperature-dependent Carbon Nanofiber and Carbon Nanotube Growth from Ethanol Vapor
Authors: Choe Myeonggi , Chung Handolsam , Kim Wonjun , Jang Younggeun , Wang Zhaoying , Lee Zonghoon
Published: June 2023

We report the in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) experiments to directly observe Ni catalysed CNFs/CNTs growth from alcohol precursor at near atmospheric pressure using a homebuilt bubbler system for the introduction of ethanol vapor. Using real time imaging, we revealed the active state of the Ni catalyst during the temperature-dependent CNFS/CNTS growth (600–800 ℃). We observed the formation of CNFs starting from 600 °C and CNTs were formed at higher temperatures. The lattice parameter measurements pointed to an expansion of the Ni lattice as the temperature was increased, which we attribute to increased carbon solubility. The as-grown CNFs and CNTs were further characterized by XPS, Raman spectroscopy, and EELS, that allowed to have a highly reliable overall view of the structure changes with temperature. Results revealed that the change in structure with temperature was caused by the combined effects of increased carbon solubility and graphitization of the walls of the growing nanostructure. This increased carbon solubility in turn affected carbon diffusion and could be the reason for the change in structure from CNF to CNT at high temperature. We also successfully identified the transition from tip-growth to base-growth in a CNT at 800 ℃.
How Much Is Too Much Debt for South Africa? A Threshold Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributive Lag (T-NARDL) Perspective
Authors: Phiri Andrew , Fotoyi Asanda
Published: June 2023

Since the global financial crisis, South African fiscal authorities have acquired debt at a faster rate compared to other economies, which, according to recent growth theory, implies that the economy has a lower debt tolerance or threshold level than previously thought. Our study presents country-specific debt threshold estimates for the South African economy based on reduced form regressions derived from an endogenous growth model of public debt that incorporates public investment as a channel through which debt can influence economic growth. We estimate the reduced form regressions using the threshold nonlinear autoregressive distributive lag (T-NARDL) cointegration model which we apply to quarterly time series spanning from 1960:q1 to 2020:q4. We identify debt thresholds of 47 percent which are much lower than those predicted by previous panel-based studies. Similarly, the corresponding public investment threshold estimate of 2.8 percent is lower than that prescribed by previous literature. However, our study shows that both public debt and public investment are too high to be growth enhancing and we provide policy recommendations based on these findings.
Differential roles of CTP synthetases CTPS1 and CTPS2 in cell proliferation
Authors: Minet Norbert , Boschat Anne-Claire , Lane Rebecca , Laughton David , Beer Philip , Asnagli Hélène , Soudais Claire , Bourne Tim , Fischer Alain , Martin Emmanuel , Latour Sylvain
Published: June 2023

The CTP nucleotide is a key precursor of nucleic acids metabolism essential for DNA replication. De novo CTP production relies on CTP synthetases 1 and 2 (CTPS1 and CTPS2) that catalyze the conversion of UTP into CTP. CTP synthetase activity is high in proliferating cells including cancer cells; however, the respective roles of CTPS1 and CTPS2 in cell proliferation are not known. By inactivation ofCTPS1and/orCTPS2and complementation experiments, we showed that both CTPS1 and CTPS2 are differentially required for cell proliferation. CTPS1 was more efficient in promoting proliferation than CTPS2, in association with a higher intrinsic enzymatic activity that was more resistant to inhibition by 3-deaza-uridine, an UTP analog. The contribution of CTPS2 to cell proliferation was modest when CTPS1 was expressed but essential in absence of CTPS1. Public databases analysis of more than 1,000 inactivated cancer cell lines for CTPS1 or CTPS2 confirmed that cell growth is highly dependent of CTPS1 but less or not of CTPS2. Therefore, our results demonstrate that CTPS1 is the main contributor to cell proliferation.
Formula for deception: Corporate violations and State negligence; Labelling and advertising in breast-milk substitutes in Argentina
Authors: Piaggio Laura Raquel , Nuñez Belén , Porras Ignacio , Guma Florencia
Published: June 2023

The protection of breastfeeding is a human rights issue. It is closely related to the right that babies and mothers have to the highest attainable standard of health, to adequate nutrition and to reliable information. Argentina has incorporated the “International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes” into different regulations in a partial and fragmentary manner, being considered a country “with some provisions of the Code included”.This article is intended to present an assessment of the level of compliance with the rules currently in force in Argentina by corporations as well as by state agencies responsible for enforcement and supervision, focusing on labelling and advertising aspects. The study comprised two different methods for data collection. First, labels found on containers of infant formulas and modified milks for children were collected and analysed according to NetCode Protocol for periodic assessments. Second, ads in digital ecosystem were collected and a content analysis of texts and images was performed.The packages of 54 types of breastmilk substitutes were photographed and examined. 100% of the examined labels of substitutes were in violation of the national rules and regulations and the provisions set forth in the Code. The most frequent reasons were nutrition and/or health claims or declarations, imagery and language idealizing the use of the product, and invitations to make contact with the company. Regarding mandatory texts or designs, violations included the omission, modification, and font size or position that minimizes their presence.In relation to advertising, a database of 440 Instagram and Facebook ads was created. The most profusely advertised products were modified milks for children from 1 year of age, marketed with a figure ‘3’, which constitutes a way of cross-promoting all the line-products. In addition, it was documented that the state agencies involved in approval and control of product labelling and the supervision of advertising either accepted or did nothing about companies’ violations. Moreover, the channels to file complaints were fragmented and usually non-responsive.All of this constitutes a “formula for deception”, an abusive marketing environment. Therefore, currently the major imperative is for Argentina to immediately apply the existing regulations, and to monitor and penalize violations. In the longer term, it is necessary to design a comprehensive law that covers all the provisions of the Code.
Self-reported adherence to iron-folic acid supplementation and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana
Authors: Konlan Matthew Yosah , Abiwu Hilarius A. K. , Adokiya Martin Nyaaba
Published: June 2023

BackgroundThis study assessed self-reported adherence to iron-folic acid supplementation and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Tamale Metropolis, Northern Ghana.MethodsThis was a health facility-based cross-sectional design. A total of 389 pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) were consented and recruited to participate in the study, using systematic sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire on socio-demographic characteristics, obstetric factors, iron-folic acid (IFA) supplements, and adherence (self-reported). Respondents who consumed ≥70% (5/7 per week) of IFA tablets were considered to be adherent and vice-versa. Logistic regression models were used to determine factors associated with IFA adherence.ResultsIFA adherence was 41% among the respondents. Using multivariate logistic regression, secondary education [AOR=1.37, (95% CI= 1.18-1.82)], having ≥4 ANC visits [AOR=1.44, (95% CI= 1.28-1.67)], urban residence [AOR=1.59, (95% CI= 1.36-1.97)] and receiving IFA supplements at a health facility [AOR=1.98, (95% CI=1.02-3.83)] were associated with higher IFA adherence.ConclusionIron-folic acid adherence was low (41%). Education, residence, ANC visits and supply of IFA supplements at the health facility attended were associated with IFA adherence. Barriers to IFA adherence were mainly forgetfulness, unavailability of IFA, and perceived side effects.