bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Experimental Investigation on AISI 304l & AISI 310 Alloys Welded by Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Process
Authors: Sandeep Singh  , Sanjeev Kumar  , Harvant Singh  , Lovedeep Singh
Published: September 2023

In this research is to study the influence parameters affecting the mechanical property (microhardness) and optical investigation (microscopy) of austenitic stainless steel grade (AISI-304L& AISI-310) with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). The research was applying the different values of wire speed and current for experiment, which have following interested parameters: welding current at (180, 250 and 320 Amps), welding wire speeds at (2, 3, 5 m/min), shield gas pure CO₂ and (24V)Welding Voltage. The study was done in following aspects: microhardness and optical investigation. A research study investigate the maximum value of micro hardness for welding joint is 444.9 Hv at wire speed 3m/min and 250 Amps welding current. From the microscopy that HAZ has finer grain and interdendrictic austenitic phase at wire speed 3m/min & 250 Amps current which may cause the high tensile strength & micro hardness.
Performance Evaluation of Diesel Engine Using Jatropha & Karanja Oil and Its Blends
Authors: Gavali Pankaj B. , Patil Prashant H.
Published: September 2023

Biomass derived vegetable oils are quite promising alternative fuels for agricultural diesel engines. Use of vegetable oils in diesel engines leads to slightly inferior performance and higher smoke emissions due to their high viscosity. The performance of vegetable oils can be improved by modifying them through the transesterification process. In the present work, the performance of single cylinder water-cooled diesel engine using methyl-ester of Jatropha and karanja oil as fuel was evaluated for its performance and exhaust emissions. The fuel properties of biodiesel such as kinematic viscosity, calorific value, flash point, carbon residue and specific gravity were found. Results indicated that B25 has closer performance to diesel and B100 has lower brake thermal efficiency, mainly due to its high viscosity compared to diesel. The brake thermal efficiency for biodiesel and its blends was found to be slightly higher than that of diesel fuel at tested load conditions and there was no difference between the biodiesel and its blended fuels efficiencies. For Jatropha and karanja biodiesel and its blended fuels, the exhaust gas temperature increased with increase in power and amount of biodiesel. But, diesel blends showed reasonable efficiency, lower smoke, CO2, CO and HC.
Experimental Investigation on Emission Characteristics of a Marine Diesel Engine with Catalytic Convertor for Compliance with Marpol Regulations
Authors: Sundara Raman R. , Sankaranarayanan G. , Manoharan N. , Sendilvelan S.
Published: September 2023

In this paper, the study of methods to minimise SOx , NOx and particulate matter is done using a catalytic convertor. The dilution has been done for the emissions from an compression ignition engine i.e, a diesel engine . The validation of the diluted emissions gives a clear picture that the catalytic converter used is in compliance with the MARPOL Regulations . All the necessary equipment is a replica of a compression ignition engine that may be used onboard a ship and the fuel used in this engine is the similar fuel that is used onboard a ship for a diesel engine. The validation has been carried out in two different stages i.e, first for the emissions before dilution and second after the dilution and hence the results are compared to show the effectiveness of the current catalytic convertor.
Potential of Nanofluids as Cutting Fluids – An Evolution
Authors: Virdi Roshan Lal , Chatha Sukhpal Singh , Singh Hazoor
Published: September 2023

Heat generation is the common phenomenon associated with machining zone. To protect the workpiece from thermal damage , coolant is required at the cutting zone. Cutting fluids commonly known as coolants limit the energy transferred to the work piece . In the past century various cutting fluids have been developed. Still there is a need to control the temperature of cutting zone. Nanofluids are the latest innovations to enhance the heat carrying capacity of lubricants. This paper reviews the latest developments in nanofluids. The review also highlighted the various challenges for the researchers.
Design and Performance of Magnetic Abrasive Finishing Set Up for Finishing of Extended Surfaces
Authors: Farwaha Harnam Singh , Khangura Sehijpal Singh , Singh Gurpreet
Published: September 2023

Some of the materials used in modern industries and industrial applications are difficult to finish with high accuracy and minimal surface defects using conventional machining and polishing techniques. Use of traditional machining techniques for finishing of these materials may lead to various defects like micro cracks, errors in work piece geometry and work piece surface distortions. Due to the these limitations of the traditional machining processes, there was need of new family of machining and finishing methods known as non-traditional or modern machining methods has been developed. Among the various non-traditional processes, magnetic abrasive finishing is one. This process is used to machine and finish material surfaces that are otherwise very difficult to finish. The aim of this research article, To design and develop a Magnetic abrasive finishing set up for finishing of extended plane surfaces and to finish thin sheets (3-5mm), as finishing of thin sheets is difficult by conventional method like grinding due to high temperature generated by large grinding forces.
Comparison of Wear Properties of AISI D3 and O1 Steel with the Same Hardness
Authors: Singh Harvinder , Singh Ramandeep , Singh Rupinder
Published: September 2023

Die wear is an undesired and unpredictable failure and downtime reason in metal forming operations. It directly affects the part formability and surface quality, and causes production loss, cost increase and delays. In sheet metal stamping, the wear of deforming dies continues to be a great concern to the automotive industry as a result of increasing die maintenance cost and scrap rate. The demand to reduce the use of lubricants and increase tool life in sheet metal stamping has resulted in increased research on the suitable combination of die materials. During production, the higher forming forces, higher wear; galling and premature die surface failures, and eventually insufficient product quality, interrupted production, and unexpected cost increases. Hence, in order to prolong the die-life, reduce down-time, and increase production rate and profitability; manufacturers are looking into alternative die materials, coatings, lubricants and their compatible combinations that would increase the die-life/ performance at reasonable cost levels. There are so many options and combinations of die materials and coatings that it is rather time-consuming to select a proper, if not optimal, pair of die material and coating for a given application. The various types of tool or die steels are there which are used in industries like sheet metal industry and press working. The wear of tools or dies is a common problem in these industries. Hence the present study aims to investigate the wear performance of AISI D3 die steel against mild steel under dry sliding conditions. Sliding parameters such as sliding speed, sliding time and normal load are taken.
Heat Transfer Enhancement in a 4-Holed Cored Brick Regenerator by Inducing Turbulence
Authors: Ramakrishnan P. , Krishnan A. S.
Published: September 2023

The article reports on the transient heat transfer and fluid flow in the sensible heat storage device using Computational Fluid Dynamics. The geometry considered is a cylinder of 455mm length and 43mm diameter made up of mild steel material. Numerical investigations have been done for a porosity of 0.4 and inlet velocity of 2m/s which corresponds to mass flow rate of 0.0035 kg/s by use of commercial CFD software. In CFD software the three dimensional geometrical model of the cored brick heater was modelled, meshed and simulated for 4 holed cored brick which corresponds to the hole size of 13.6mm. The fluid flow was considered to be incompressible with k-ε model to predict turbulence, and the thermo-physical properties of fluid and solid were assumed to remain constant. Thermal performance of storage system such as charging and discharging time were evaluated. A parametric study was conducted for different thermal conductivity, to simulate axial temperature variation and pressure drop across the system. Temperature simulations are carried out by input as 465K as the condition in the regenerator. The lateral and outlet condition of the regenerator are given as adiabatic and atmospheric condition. This paper represents the fluid flow across the 4 hole cored brick with and without inducer, where the inducer induces the laminar flow to turbulent. Thus the fluid flows is at low Renoylds number in the laminar regime and due to the presence of the inducer the flow get transformed to higher Renoylds number in the turbulent regime. Analysis is made for without inducer, inducer at the entrance of each holes and inducer is just next to the developing length on each holes. Result of the computational analysis was made for cases with and without the presence of inducer.
Investigating Feed Rate Effect on Cutting Force of EN 8 Turning
Authors: Magdum Vikas B. , Naik Vinayak R.
Published: September 2023

This paper deals with the measurement of cutting force components generated in turning for different cutting parameters and different tools having various feed rates while machining EN 8 steel. The feed rates of the tool were changed using selected cutting parameters; thus, the cutting force components were measured. The selected cutting variables and the tools in different feed rates were tested practically under workshop conditions. During the tests, the depth of cut and cutting speed were kept constant and each test was conducted with a sharp tool. Finally, the effects of cutting parameters and feed rates on cutting forces were analyzed. A cylindrical EN8 work piece was turned using Carbide tools for three feed rates (0.065. 0.13 and 0.26 mm/rev). For feed rate angle, keeping the cutting speed (384 rpm.) and depth of cut (1 mm) constant. During the experimentation, the forces were measured using a dynamometer. The experimental results show that the thrust force (Ft) is greater than the feed force (Ff) irrespective of the feed rates. The cutting forces were found to increase with the increase in feed rate.
Analysis of Specimen Dimensions in Torsion Testing of AISI 1020 Steel using Single Objective Taguchi Method and Multi Objective Grey Relational Analysis
Authors: Patil Rajkumar D. , Gore Purushottam N.
Published: September 2023

The current study aims at investigating the influence of solid specimen dimensions such as total length, useful length, outer diameter and fillet radius on torsion test results of mild (AISI 1020) steel.L9 orthogonal array was selected for design of experiments. Three important output parameters of torsion testing such as modulus of rigidity, yield shear stress and ultimate shear stress were calculated by using Nadai method. Attempt was further made to simultaneously optimize the specimen dimensions using grey relational analysis. The recommended optimized combination based on studied output parameters was found to be total length =162 mm, useful length =50 mm, outer diameter =10 mm and fillet radius =2.5 mm. The confirmation test was also carried out to check the analysis.
Multidisciplinary Technology of Animatronics: A Review
Authors: Utture Omkar , Mane Nikhil S. , Shubham S. Varute  , Asawari B. Waingade
Published: September 2023

Animatronics is a developing technology which involves the disciplines of Mechanical Engineering, electronics engineering and animations to produce real life size replicas of the object working on robotic technology. Animatronics technology creates animated objects working on mechanisms which will seems and sense alive. These objects are more realistic compare to the robotic machines. The basic mechanism of these machines is a combination of different mechanical and electronic components. They can be powered by electrical motors, pneumatics or hydraulics, and their controlling mechanism can be manual controlled or computer controlled.The animatronics objects are made of mechatronics structure with fully functional and controlled mechanisms covered with detailed and colored skins. The alive nature of the animatronics object is result of artistically designed costuming of the object. Animatronics provide real life mirage to the non living structures. This paper provides review on different aspects of animatronics like. In this work, wide overview of animatronics with different present and future applications of the field of animatronics is rectified.
The Future and Changing Roles of Academic Libraries in the Digital Age
Authors: Kaur Gurjeet
Published: September 2023

Libraries are at a turning point. As technology rapidly transforms the way we access information, and resources are increasingly available online and in digital formats, the established role of the library as a physical space housing racks of books is looking increasingly out of step with the needs of students and researchers. Allied with technology, library users’ needs and preferences are helping to drive the change in libraries. Students, researchers and teachers now expect to be able to access information around the clock, from almost anywhere in the world and via a growing number of devices, from laptops to phones. As the information technologies are changing day-today and growing at a tremendous speed, the knowledge society is becoming more complex, competitive and dependent on technological changes and information explosion. The need for e-information services to the users are also growing and becoming very essential. The impact of web based e-learning and teaching environment has influenced every facet of library and information services in academic libraries and providing new opportunities and challenges to the library professional for involvement in the knowledge based society including electronic and multimedia publishing, Internet based-information services, global networking, web based digital resources etc.
Zapping Zone and Level Five. Between the visitor’s experience of the video installation and the filmmaker’s reflection of the essay film
Authors: Monterrubio-Ibáñez Lourdes
Published: September 2023

The displacement from the essay film to the video installation has in Chris Marker one of its first and most relevant figures. The comparative study of Zapping Zone. Proposal for an imaginary television (1990) and Level Five (1997) allows for the analysis of the construction and complexification, and the deconstruction and saturation processes that take place between the most complex expression of the Markerian essay film and its transformation into the video installation. Zapping Zone responds to the embodiment of both the magmatic stage of the postmodern audiovisual era and the starting point of the filmmaker's work (documentaries, essay films, video installations, etc.), which would be the opposite of the writer’s blank page: a saturated world of images that needs to be selected, analysed and worked on in order to build meaning. Level Five offers the filmmaker’s reflection on that same reality, applied to the Battle of Okinawa, through a complex audiovisual thinking process that hybridises different types of images—documentary and fictional; analogue and electronic—devices—epistolary video diary, video game and cyberspace—and their authorial subjectivities—Laura, Laura’s lover and Chris—in order to reflect on the relationship between these audiovisual forms and spaces and the thematic axis memory-pain-oblivion.
La función del meme de Internet en una controversia sobre representación racial y cultural a propósito de las dos primeras producciones de Netflix en el Perú
Authors: Gozalo Bohl Rodrigo
Published: September 2023

El presente trabajo tiene por objetivo analizar la función de los memes en una controversia pública digital acerca de representación racial y cultural en el Perú. Los memes, signos y textos que configuran discursos, nos permiten conocer los modos de ver de públicos nuevos y diferentes. Por el modo en que circulan en la esfera pública digital tienen un impacto significativo sobre los temas que reciben atención como parte del debate. Sin embargo, a la vez que amplían el alcance de los discursos, merman también la capacidad crítica, reflexiva y de diálogo entre individuos y grupos.
Exploring the centrality of nonviolent communication for resolution of conflicts for a culture of peace
Authors: Kundu Vedabhyas
Published: September 2023

At a time when humanity finds itself enveloped by conflicts of different kinds, violence, greed and crimes at various levels, the world hungers for peace and nonviolence. The United Nations talks about how conflict and violence ‘are currently on the rise’. It talks of the rising involvement of non-state actors like political militias, criminal and international terrorist groups. Amongst the dominant forces behind conflicts according to the United Nations are unresolved regional tensions, breakdown in the rule of law, absent or co-opted state institutions, illicit economic gain and the scarcity of resources. (https://www.un.org/en/un75/new-era-conflict-and-violence) The aim is to constantly work to find frameworks and practical models to end these conflicts. The challenge is not just to find solutions for cessation of these conflicts but also to address the root cause of these violence. In most of these conflicts, there are attempts to encourage sanitization of language and distort reality; in many occasions there is use of language to demonize groups and normalize violence. Communication hence can be said to fuel all forms of violence – direct, structural and cultural.  Using case studies of integrating Mahatma Gandhi’s nonviolent communication in different settings and social institutions, the paper will look at how this approach of nonviolent communication can help in bringing change in attitude and behavior of the conflicting parties and aid in the resolution of the conflict.
Duszpasterstwo i opieka religijna na dworze Radziwiłłów nieświeskich w XVIII wieku
Authors: Stojek-Sawicka Karolina
Published: September 2023

Artykuł dotyczy kwestii udziału duchowieństwa katolickiego w życiu religijnym dworu Radziwiłłów nieświeskich w XVIII w., ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem zagadnienia opieki duszpasterskiej. Pod względem ujęcia problematyki odcina się on od dotychczasowych, głównie statystyczno-formalnych sposobów prezentacji tego zagadnienia, nawiązując silnie do nurtu badań o ukierunkowaniu społecznym, ujmujących dzieje Kościoła w kontekście rozwoju społeczeństwa i jego kulturowych i politycznych uwarunkowań. Punktem wyjścia dla podejmowanych tutaj rozważań jest analiza form i możliwości działalności duszpasterskiej i związana z tym kwestia potencjału ludzkiego w nią zaangażowanego, jego struktur i formacji intelektualno-pastoralnej. Na podstawie tego rodzaju ustaleń podjęto następnie zagadnienie konkretnych przejawów tej działalności i jej efektów. Najbardziej rozpowszechnioną formę sprawowania opieki duszpasterskiej na dworze Radziwiłłowskim w XVIII w. stanowiło kapelaństwo dworskie. Kapelani, wywodzący się w większości z zakonu jezuickiego, sprawowali jednak nie tylko funkcje religijne, lecz pełnili również szereg rozmaitych obowiązków o charakterze świeckim, często służąc swoim patronom radą i pomocą w sprawach politycznych. Świadczona przez nich opieka religijna obejmowała przede wszystkim sprawowanie kultu i dystrybucję sakramentów. Szczególną wagę przywiązywano do udziału duchownych w uroczystościach pogrzebowych, którym zazwyczaj nadawali oni ton swoją obecnością i którym zapewniali nie tylko obsługę religijną, lecz także retoryczną. Kaznodziejstwo stanowiło bowiem niezwykle istotny aspekt działalności duchowieństwa na dworze Radziwiłłowskim. Obok niego ogromne znaczenie miał również udział duchownych w kształceniu młodych książąt; kształceniu polegającym głównie na zapoznawaniu ich z podstawowymi zasadami religii katolickiej i umacnianiu ich wiary. Duchowieństwo swoją działalnością w istotny sposób oddziaływało także na światopogląd swoich chlebodawców, ich postawy i zachowania myślowe. Jego praca w tym zakresie polegała m.in. na nakłanianiu do zmiany trybu życia, jeśli z religijnego punktu widzenia budził on pewne obiekcje, zwalczaniu złych i gorszących obyczajów, walce z przestępczością i z patologiami rodzinnymi. Duszpasterstwo obejmowało więc szerokie spektrum działalności dworu Radziwiłłów, stając się tym samym jedną z podstawowych płaszczyzn udziału duchowieństwa w życiu elit politycznych doby staropolskiej i nierzadko wykraczając poza swoje podstawowe znaczenie, jakim było umacnianie w wierze i pośrednictwo w sprawach sakralnych.
Waleta Matki Mortęskiej
Authors: Henelova Wojciecha
Published: September 2023

W artykule zaprezentowano testament Matki Magdaleny Mortęskiej zapisany ręcznie na ostatnich stronicach druku SNOPECZEK MIRY. Nosi on tytuł „Waleta najmilszej matki i dobrodziejki naszej panny ksieni w złym i niebezpiecznym zdrowiu pisana, 4 lutego w roku 1631”.
Literature Review Of Physical Exercise, Anxiety In Menopause Women
Authors: Maya Fadlilah  , Febby Akriana
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Menopause is defined as the cessation of monthly cycles for at least 12 months, and menopause syndrome, which includes symptoms of psychological illnesses including anxiety, is experienced by many women practically everywhere in the globe. Increased physical exercise is one non-pharmacological method for treating anxiety issues in menopausal women. According to several studies, exercising helps menopausal women's anxiety and depression levels. Method: The goal of this literature review is to examine physical exercise therapies against anxiety in menopausal women. This study technique uses literature review with secondary data gathered not from direct observation. Results: Based on the results of literature review analysis in 8 (eight) national and international journals showed that from the results of statistical tests of all physical exercise conducted in the study can reduce anxiety with a significance value of p < 0.05 which means physical exercise can reduce anxiety levels. Discussion: Physical exercise or exercise is very good for menopausal women because it can prevent or reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, breast cancer, anxiety, alzaimer, and depression, regular exercise can be effective in reducing anxiety in menopausal women.
Case Study: The Application of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) and Active Finger Blocking Exercise on Movement and Function of Fingers Disorders Caused by Trigger the 4th Finger Dextra
Authors: Jujuk Juliastuti , Angie Destriani Nasution  , Roihana Baintan  , Ika Guslanda Bustam  , Dwi Herdayanti
Published: September 2023

Background: Trigger finger also referred to as stenosing tenosynovitis. It is a traumatic condition that involves the formation of nodules in the tendons of flexor digitorium muscle due to a combination of repetitive finger movements or local trauma and impaired healing, as a result of which the affected finger is locked in either a flexed or extended position thereby impeding movement. Objective: This case study was aimed to determine the effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy, and active finger blocking exercise in one women patient, aged 47 years old with diagnosed of trigger the 4th finger dextra. Methods: This case studies have been carried out 6 times for 2 weeks in one women patient, by evaluating the degree of pain by using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Joint Range of Motion (RoM) by using a goniometer and functional activity ability hands with the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. Results: There was a decrease in the motion pain degree from VAS 7 to VAS 4, and the degree of tenderness pain from VAS 5 to VAS 2. There was an increase active flexion-extension movement of the 4th finger dextra from (S)=25°-0°-50° to (S)=40°-0°-75°, while passive movement from (S)=30°-0 °-60° to (S)=40°-0°-75°. There was a decrease in the value of hand disabilities based on the results of the DASH questionnaire from 24% to 21%. Conclusion: The application of extracorporeal shockwave therapy and active finger blocking exercise can reduce the pain, increase the range of motion and functional abilities patient diagnosed Trigger the 4th Finger condition.
The Effect Of Yoga Exercise On Anxiety In Menopausal Women At Babakan Sari Sub-District, Bandung City
Authors: Sri Hayati  , Tukimin
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Menopausal women experience various physical and psychological problems. One of the psychological problems that often arises is anxiety. Anxiety occurs because a decrease in estrogen causes a decrease in serotonin, a chemical that carries messages between nerve cells in the central nervous system, gut, blood, and humans. The impact of menopausal women's anxiety is a decrease in quality of life. One intervention that is easy and safe to do is yoga. Yoga exercise has movements that are relaxing so that it can be used to reduce anxiety. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of yoga exercises to reduce anxiety in menopausal women. Method: The research design used quasi-experimental with pretest and posttest. The population in this study were women aged > 45 years. Samples were taken using purposive sampling. The inclusion criteria were women>45 years who had experienced menopause. The exclusion criteria were menopausal women taking anti-anxiety drugs. The instrument is in the form of a Zung self-rating anxiety scale questionnaire sheet which consists of normal, mild anxiety, moderate anxiety, and severe anxiety. Results: It shows that in the pretest, the majority of respondents had mild anxiety 34 people (68%); in the posttest, the majority of respondents became normal, namely 32 people (64%). The results of the t-test showed p-value = 0.00, < a = 0.05, so yoga interventions are proven to reduce anxiety in menopausal women. Discussion: Yoga exercises are effective in reducing anxiety because yoga exercises provide relaxation for postmenopausal women, with interventions given every 3 times a week for 3 weeks, increasing the effectiveness of yoga in reducing anxiety. Every movement in yoga has a relaxing effect, which if done continuously can reduce body tension and anxiety. Intervening 9 times for three consecutive weeks has been proven to reduce anxiety, initially mild to most normal. So yoga is proven to reduce anxiety in menopausal women. Every movement in yoga has a relaxing effect, which if done continuously can reduce body tension and anxiety. So yoga is proven to reduce depression in menopausal women. Conclusion: Yoga exercises are effective in reducing anxiety in menopausal women. Suggestions for other researchers are yoga interventions on the anxiety of chronic disease patients.
Differences In HbA1c Levels In Diabetes Mellitus Patients Using Capillary And Venous blood Samples
Authors: Aristoteles  , Bastian  , Teni Lestari
Published: September 2023

Introduction: HbA1c is a non-enzymatic binding of glucose molecules to hemoglobin through a post- translational glycation process, measuring the level or percentage of glucose bound to hemoglobin, this parameter is used as the main benchmark for controlling Diabetes Mellitus because HbA1c can describe blood sugar levels within a period of 1- 3 months due to red blood cells bound by glucose molecules. HbA1c examination is an examination of glycemic levels which is useful to determine long-term glycemic control in patients with Diabetes Mellitus. From this study to determine differences in HbA1c levels in diabetes mellitus patients using capillary and venous blood samples. Method: Cross-sectional, this research was conducted at the Hematology Laboratory of the Palembang Muhammadiyah Institute of Health and Technology. The population taken was Diabetes Mellitus Patients in the Muhammadiyah Palembang Hospital laboratory. The sample used in this study was 29 samples using purposive sampling. Results: The average HbA1c level was found in 7.91% capillary blood and 7.91% venous blood. Discussion: The conclusion in this study is that capillary and venous blood sampling can be used to check HbA1c levels.
INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS OF THE LEADING FRUIT CROPS PLANTING MATERIAL PRODUCER COUNTRIES
Authors: Sapakhova Zagipa , Raissova N , Daurov D , Daurova A , Zhapar К , Zhambakin К , Shamekova М
Published: September 2023

Система питомниководства плодовых культур в Казахстане нуждается в модернизации с целью соответствия условиям конкурентноспособности продукции агропромышленного комплекса. Рынок посадочного материала плодовых культур в стране требует более строгого контроля, как на внутреннем рынке, так и при экспорте. Нередко выявляется посадочный материал низкого качества, как отечественного производства, так и за счет контрабанды из-за рубежа, что в конечном счете ведёт к низким урожаям и распространению фитопатогенов и вредителей, в том числе карантинных, на территории страны. Государству необходимо защищать права фермеров, приобретающих посадочный материал для производства качественного продукта, как для внутреннего рынка, так для экспорта на внешний рынок. Исследование направлено на решении проблемы контроля качества посадочного материала плодовых, ягодных и орехоплодных культур, производимых на территории Республики Казахстан, а также импортируемых в Казахстан. Проведен анализ и сравнение систем инспекции и сертификации стран основных производителей семян и посадочного материала для трансферта наилучших элементов в систему инспекции и сертификации Республики Казахстан. В результате исследований модель системы Королевства Нидерландов определена в качестве основы для трансферта.
A Model of Administrative Service Quality in Higher Education
Authors: P. Yidana , E.A. Bangase , R. Bagina , G. Billa
Published: September 2023

The quest for quality service delivery in higher education has triggered the deployment of quality assurance systems to evaluate service quality. However, it appears that little has been done to develop an empirically validated model that can be used to effectively evaluate administrative service quality in higher education. The aim of this research was to develop an experimentally proven model for evaluating administrative service quality in higher educational institutions. The study adopted the cross-sectional survey method. Three hundred and seventy-six (376) students sampled from six public universities participated in the study. Questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The questionnaire included 45 items across five domains (service quality perception, satisfaction, loyalty, value, and institutional reputation). Structural equation modeling techniques were used to analyse the data. The findings suggested that the conceptual model was generally valid and reliable. The findings further showed that service quality was a significant predictor of students’ level of satisfaction, loyalty and value. The findings additionally showed that satisfaction significantly predicted loyalty and loyalty in turn significantly predicted institutional reputation. This model can be used to evaluate administrative service quality in higher education with a higher degree of precision.
Citron in the culture and language of the Greeks and Albanians of Himara
Authors: Novik Alexander , Domosiletskaya Marina
Published: September 2023

The role of some plants and especially the importance of the sacred plant citron – Citrus medica (etrog in the Jewish holiday of Sukkot) is extremely exaggerated. The paper deals with citron, which was cultivated in trading volumes in Southern Albania before the middle of the XX century, when Himariot/Albanian cultural, ethnic, and economic contacts with the Jews of the Mediterranean world were extremely intensive and close. The study is based on the archives’ data and the field research during many years in the Balkans (1994–2022). The authors analyze the decay and complete disappearance of the tradition of growing citron in socialist Albania under the influence of political, social and ideological factors. The persistence of narratives about the former well-being of settlements on specific circumstances of the life of the Jewish diaspora in postwar Albania are described. All Albanian (qitro, kitёr, citron, etc.) and Greek (κιτριά, κιτρό, tsitróni, etc.) phytonyms for Citrus medica are analyzed, etymologized and compared with the names of citron in other languages of the Adriatic and the Ionian coast – Italian, Aromanian, Croatian.
Traditional types of pickles among the Gagauz
Authors: Nicoglo Diana
Published: September 2023

This article, based on the author’s field materials and ethnographic essays by V. A. Moshkov, discusses the features of the preparation of pickles among the Gagauz. The paper provides a description of some types of pickles, folk beliefs associated with their preparation; attention is paid to the spices and seasonings used; a comparative analysis is carried out with the food culture of the population of the Balkan Peninsula and neighboring peoples in Southern Bessarabia (Bulgarians, Moldavians / Romanians, Ukrainians, etc.). In the Gagauz food system, pickles called “turşu” are one of the important elements of the food culture that make up the daily diet in winter. The Gagauz made the following types of pickles: peppers stuffed with a mixture of grated carrots, cabbage and onions; salted tomatoes, to which chopped carrots, beets, apples were added; salted cabbage, cucumbers; salty watermelons. In general, the Gagauz have preserved the traditional methods of preparing pickles, but some changes are currently being observed. For example, for the past three decades, plastic containers have been used instead of wooden pickle barrels. In addition, the author believes that the frying of minced meat for peppers (carrots, cabbage and onions) appeared among the Gagauz under the influence of the Moldavian food traditions. “Turşu” is an integral part of the food code of the Gagauz and demonstrates the adaptive nature of the nutrition system of the people as a whole, in accordance with the natural, geographical and ecological conditions for the existence of the ethnic group.
Estudo Climatológico Da Cidade De Taquaritinga Do Norte – PE Para A Produção De Café Arábica Coffea arabica
Authors: Bruno Henrique dos Santos Silva  , Werônica Meira de Souza
Published: September 2023

A cidade de Taquaritinga do Norte, em Pernambuco, tem se destacado no Estado pela produção de café, sendo responsável por produzir 70% do café do estado. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a influência do clima e dos fatores climáticos da região de Taquaritinga do Norte na produção de café arábica. Foram utilizados dados mensais de precipitação pluviométrica de 1962 a 2020 oriundos da APAC, assim como dados de produção de café de 2004 a 2020 obtidos no IBGE. Foi determinado a climatologia mensal de Taquaritinga, a partir da média histórica de 1962 a 2020, assim como o balanço hídrico de Thornthwaite & Mather. Os resultados mostraram que o período chuvoso da região corresponde aos meses de março a julho, com chuvas acima de 100 mm, e total de chuva anual acima de 1000 mm, favorecendo a produção de café. A quantidade produzida de café arábica no período de 2004 a 2010 apresentou um aumento, e a partir de 2010 uma diminuição da produção, que pode estar associada a variabilidade da chuva e a diminuição das chuvas no mesmo período. Verificou-se que os meses de setembro a janeiro apresentam deficiência hídrica na região. De forma geral, os dados climáticos indicam que a produção do café arábica é viável na região, que irá contribuir com a economia do local.
Sindrome da ipersensibilità dei recettori della tosse (SIRT): “la tosse che fa tosse”
Authors: Longo Giorgio
Published: September 2023

Dry cough usually accompanies the first few days of each “cold” (Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: URTI), but in some children, it always recurs with a particular intensity that “prevents sleep” and puts the whole family to the test. This cough is recognized to have an etiopathogenetic factor of an exaggerated sensitivity of cough sensory receptors. In the year 2000, the “Medico e Bambino” journal coined the acronym SIRT (Sindrome da Ipersensibilità dei recettori della Tosse - Cough Receptors Hypersensitivity Syndrome) to label this phenotype of cough. Today, this diagnosis is made more frequently especially by Italian family paediatricians who have learned to understand and recognize it. However, in the paediatric literature, SIRT still lacks recognition and an adequate description of its peculiar clinical characteristics. It is conceivable that SIRT corresponds to the persistent cough during the most acute phase of URTIs. The mechanisms by which viral infections induce the dysregulation of the cough reflex are now well understood, but why it remains unchanged over time in only certain individuals is still unknown. In adulthood, cough due to cough receptor hypersensitivity (Cough Receptor Hypersensitivity, CRH) has received much more attention, becoming an “umbrella” diagnosis for all “chronic” coughs of undefined cause. CRH recognizes the same mechanisms and causes at all ages, but there is a significant clinical difference that, in children, due to the high frequency of URTIs, it is characterized by recurrent episodes of acute cough, while in adults, CRH primarily manifests as a “chronic” cough induced by micro environmental stimuli (thermal, mechanical, chemical).
L’epilessia mioclonica giovanile
Authors: Colussi Lara
Published: September 2023

The diagnosis of myoclonic epilepsy was eventually made in an adolescent girl who presented with generalized convulsions after a night at the disco.
Synthesis, characterization, and pharmacological evaluation of dextrin capped cadmium sulfide quantum dots conjugated with temozolomide for drug delivery and imaging application
Authors: Lourdes Rodríguez-Fragoso  , Erick Ayala-Calvillo  , Frida Leo-Campos  , Gerardo González de la Cruz  , Patricia Rodríguez  , Alfonso Leija Salas
Published: September 2023

Quantum dots (QDs) of cadmium sulfide semiconductor capped with dextrin and bioconjugated with temozolomide (CdS/Dx+TMZ) were used to target and provide imaging of glioma cells. CdS/Dx+TMZ QDs were in the range of 6.5 nm in size and exhibited an intense fluorescence emission in the green spectrum, which allowed us to monitor fluorescence imaging in a rat glioma cell line. The results showed that glioma cells efficiently took up the CdS/Dx+TMZ QDs, which had a large accumulation time in cells and were distributed in both the cytoplasm and nucleus, where the pharmacological drug effects were enhanced. CdS/Dx+TMZ QDs were more cytotoxic than TMZ and CdS/Dx alone. Glioma cells treated with 100 µM CdS/Dx+TMZ QDs showed both an increase in size (cytoplasm and nucleus) and in the number of cell deaths by apoptosis. The morphological analysis showed the presence of binucleated cells and membrane blebbing, as well as apoptotic bodies. This study confirmed the effective cellular uptake of CdS/Dx QDs bioconjugated with TMZ and their pharmacological effects in a glioma cell line. Our conclusion is that CdS/Dx+ TMZ QDs could be simultaneously used as drug delivery and cell monitoring system for the treatment of GBM and other brain tumors.
Phenotypic characterization of pathogenic bacteria isolated from herbal mixtures (agbo) samples collected in Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Isaac Ayanniran Adesokan  , Bolanle Azeez Oseni
Published: September 2023

Herbal mixtures called agbo are usually prepared by mixing different plant parts in water and/or alcohol. It is usually prepared by local women who have no education and knowledge of quality control measures. Therefore, the samples of agbo retailed by these women are commonly contaminated by spoilage and pathogenic organisms. The aim of the current study is to characterize microorganisms isolated from samples of agbo collected from different markets. The microbial load obtained for different samples of agbo ranged between 0 to 1.67x106 cfu/ml. The microorganisms isolated from the samples of agbo are E. coli, Salmonella typhi, Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonads among others. Majority of the microbes isolated from agbo were resistant to antibiotic tested. Therefore, it could be concluded from this study that samples of agbo retailed in Ibadan are heavily contaminated by spoilage and pathogenic bacteria. Consumers are therefore advised to desist from taking agbo samples retailed in Ibadan.
Soluções de tecnologia assistiva baseadas em AIoT - um mapeamento sistemático de literatura
Authors: Freitas Adriana W. , Dos Santos Emmanuelle A. B. , Pereira Leticia S. M. , Tortelli Sabrina dos P. , Freitas Maurício P. , Teive Raimundo Celeste Ghizoni , Fernandes Anita M. R.
Published: September 2023

As Tecnologias Assistivas (TA) baseadas em Inteligência Artificial e IoT (AIoT) podem fornecer soluções eficientes para pessoas com algum tipo de deficiência ou doença degenerativa. Estas soluções buscam reduzir as barreiras encontradas no dia a dia por estas pessoas, além de tornar possível uma vida mais saudável, independente e produtiva. Esta temática tem sido muito explorada na literatura, tendo sido observado um aumento de 35 \% das pesquisas nesta área no último ano, considerando as bases pesquisadas neste trabalho. Apesar do uso destas tecnologias se mostrar promissor para melhorar a qualidade de vida destas pessoas, observa-se ainda certa dificuldade para que essas soluções cheguem ao público-alvo com um preço acessível. Neste sentido, este trabalho teve como principal objetivo fornecer o estado da arte sobre este tópico, identificando lacunas importantes nas abordagens existentes, bem como o direcionamento de pesquisas futuras. Para alcançar este objetivo, foram coletados e analisados estudos publicados em periódicos de cinco bases de dados relevantes, sendo selecionados 83 estudos primários apresentando modelos, protótipos e soluções de integração entre TA e AIoT. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam para a crescente utilização das TA baseadas em AIoT; podendo-se destacar a maior concentração das pesquisas em deficiências, em detrimento das doenças degenerativas.
SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR ENERJİ ÜRETİMİ
Authors: AYOL Azize , TEZER Özgün
Published: September 2023

"Meeting the growing global energy demand and implementing sustainable energy systems that consider environmental impacts are critical policy agendas in both our country and around the world. In the early stages of meeting the needs of the growing population, environmental damages and depletion of natural resources were often ignored, leading to significant global environmental problems today. With the decline of fossil fuel resources, which have been the primary source of energy worldwide, and the harmful environmental effects they cause such as global warming and climate change, interest in renewable resources has increased. However, ensuring the sustainability of these resources requires rational planning to meet short and long-term energy demands while reducing their environmental impact. Today, sustainable and environmentally-friendly methods for energy production have become an inevitable necessity, in addition to traditional methods, in showcasing the development level of a country. This study evaluates the importance of sustainable energy production, the current status and systems worldwide and in Türkiye."
"SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR KALKINMA AMAÇLARI ÇERÇEVESİNDE AVRUPA YEŞİL MUTABAKATI VE TÜRKİYE’NİN DURUMU"
Authors: YAVUZ TİFTİKÇİGİL Burcu
Published: September 2023

"The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by United Nations (UN) member states in September 2015, entered into force on January 1, 2016. Consisting of 17 articles, the SDGs are a universal call for ending poverty, protecting the environment, taking measures against the climate crisis, and fair sharing of prosperity and peace. Today’s economic, climatic and social crises have made these goals even more important. Countries have accelerated their policy implementation toward inclusive and sustainable growth and development with the increasing frequency of regional and global crises. The European Union (EU) launched a new climate change-focused growth and development model with the circular economy at its centre in December 2019. This process, called the European Green Deal (ECC), aims to make the EU a continent where economic growth is decoupled from resource use, where no individual is left behind, and with net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Aligning with the SDGs is at the heart of the ECC. The European Union is one of Türkiye’s most important economic and political partners. The EU’s implementation of the ECC will significantly impact the Turkish economy. Therefore, Türkiye needs to put in place the necessary regulations for harmonization with the ECHR. In this framework, this study aims to analyse Türkiye’s harmonization with the Constitutional Court within the framework of the SDGs."
"MİKROPLASTİK ATIKLARIN NEDEN OLDUĞU MAKRO PROBLEMLER: SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR YÖNETİM YAKLAŞIMI"
Authors: ENGİN Güleda , SARI ERKAN Hanife
Published: September 2023

"Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm in size that are now ubiquitous in the environment. It is a problem that is becoming a major concern for marine and terrestrial ecosystems as well as for human health. Microplastics can reach the final receiving environment from a variety of sources, but one of the major contributors is the breakdown of discarded large plastic products. Data shows that global plastic production has now reached 367 million tons. A significant proportion of plastic waste generated on land inevitably reaches water bodies. The fact that microplastic waste has become a serious problem, harming the environment and society, has led to the need for sustainable management approaches. A sustainable management approach to microplastic waste requires first identifying the root sources of the problem, reducing the generation of plastic waste and developing effective waste management strategies. An important way to reduce plastic waste generation is through recycling and the use of biodegradable alternatives. In addition, reducing the dependence on single-use plastics should be encouraged, and even going one step further, necessary regulations should be made in the legislation for such plastic products."
SIFIR ATIK SERÜVENİ
Authors: BAHRİOĞLU Okan
Published: September 2023

"It is our primary duty as humanity to put a stop to the consumption frenzy around the world. At this point, with the zero waste movement we launched in 2017, we have taken action to solve many environmental problems. By adopting a sustainable resource and waste management with the zero waste movement, it was aimed to avoid waste, prevent, reduce, reuse and recycle waste. With the gains achieved, both the environment was protected and serious contributions were made to our economy. This effort we have shown has been reciprocated in other countries of the world and decisions on zero waste were taken at the 77th General Assembly of the United Nations. With March 30 being declared International Zero Waste Day, the zero waste movement, which has now spread all over the world, has been one of the most important steps taken by humanity in protecting the environment."