bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Los dolia en el interior del sureste peninsular: anÃƒÂ¡lisis y distribuciÃƒÂ³n
Authors: MARTÃƒÂNEZ CHICO DAVID , FERNÃƒÂNDEZ TRISTANTE RUBÃƒâ€°N
Published: February 2025

The aim of this contribution is to highlight the study of dolia in a border territory, such as the north-eastern MalagaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s and the north-eastern GranadaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s territories. The analysis of dolia of these areas emanates from a sui generis geography, which is, for the most part, poorly defined, being in between the Tarraconense and Baetica provinces. At the same time, the paper emphasises the importance of regional analysis against the relevance acquired, in recent years, by Carthago Nova and its nearby territory. Due to the archaeological context of the compiled testimonies, an area of distribution has been defined, and the authors aim at answering, as far as possible, to the issues raised, framing them in a production system, rural and local. Unfortunately, the information it is still incomplete and vague, although it is enough to offer a first approach.
Dolia en los territorios mineros de la vertiente norte de Sierra Morena: el ejemplo de Valderrepisa (Fuencaliente, Ciudad Real)
Authors: ZARZALEJOS PRIETO MARIA DEL MAR , PINA BURÃƒâ€œN MARIA ROSA
Published: February 2025

The archaeological excavations increase occurred in the province of Ciudad Real from the 1990s to the present has provided an extraordinary amount of roman pottery, whose study is being carried out within the framework of the ProCir research Project. The main goal is to broaden our knowledge on both the ancient production processes and the inclusion of the southern regions of the spanish southern plateau in the circulation circuits of goods of a different kind. Within the wide range of pottery classes considered, the biggest storage containers (i. e. dolium), have been underestimated in comparison with Ã¢â‚¬ËœfineÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ table wares, despite they constitute common finds in archaeological sites of the area under study. In this paper we analyze the dolia assemblage retrieved during the 90s excavations at the roman foundry of Valderrepisa (Fuencaliente).
Espaces de stockage en dolium en Ã‚Â« aire ouverte Ã‚Â» et production de vin Ãƒ lÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ÃƒÂ©poque romaine (Narbonnaise, Italie et Tarraconnaise. Ier-IIe s. ap. J.-C.)
Authors: MAUNÃƒâ€° STÃƒâ€°PHANE
Published: February 2025

The discovery and excavation, in the villa of Saint-Bezard (Aspiran, France) of two dolia cellars without perimeter walls and roof gave the opportunity to re-examine the file of storage spaces Ã‚Â«in the open airÃ‚Â» Known on several villae in Gallia Narbonnensis, southern Italy and Hispania Tarraconensis. After having presented in detail, the data of Saint-Bezard, are examined the common characteristics and the structural differences of these dolia cellars. It is then proposed to examine their function, which could be to accelerate the ageing of wine by promoting, through exposure to the sun, an alcoholic concentration favorable to its preservation.
Öğretmenlerin Mesleki Anlamlılık Ölçeği: Bir Ölçek Geliştirme
Authors: Deviren İslam , Akşit Güven
Published: February 2025

Öğretmenlerin mesleki anlamlılık kavramının operasyonelleştirilmesi amacıyla gerçekleştirilen bu ölçek geliştirme çalışmasında, kapsamlı bir literatür taraması yapılmıştır. Bu süreçte, mesleki anlamlılık kavramının teorik altyapısı, kavramsal çerçevesi ve ilgili ampirik araştırmalar detaylı şekilde analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma, öğretmenlerin mesleki varoluşlarını sorguladıkları "Bu mesleği neden yapıyorum, neden bu okuldayım?" gibi temel sorulara yanıt arama sürecini kapsamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, öğretmenler için branş kısıtlaması olmaksızın geçerli ve güvenilir bir "Öğretmen Mesleki Anlamlılık" ölçeği geliştirmektir. Ölçek geliştirme süreci, 2024-2025 eğitim-öğretim yılında Diyarbakır ilinde görev yapan 757 öğretmenden oluşan bir örneklem grubu ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışmaları için 432 öğretmenle Açımlayıcı Faktör Analizi (AFA), farklı 225 öğretmenle Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi (DFA) yapılmıştır. AFA sırasında öz değer ve yamaç-birikinti grafiği dikkate alınarak öz değeri birin üzerinde olan altı faktör belirlenmiştir. Faktör yük değeri 0.30’un altında olan maddeler analiz dışı bırakılmıştır. AFA sonuçlarına göre madde faktör yük değerleri 0.657 ile 0.866 arasında değişmiş ve altı faktörlü yapı toplam varyansın %68.26’sını açıklamıştır. DFA sonuçlarına göre madde faktör yükleri 0.54 ile 0.98 arasında değişmiş ve 21 maddelik altı faktörlü yapı doğrulanmıştır. Ölçeğin genel Cronbach alfa güvenirlik değeri, AFA’da 0.91, DFA’da 0.93 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Bulgular, ölçeğin öğretmenlerin mesleklerini anlamlı bulma düzeylerini belirlemede geçerli ve güvenilir bir araç olduğunu göstermektedir.
Distribütörlük Sözleşmelerinin Türk Rekabet Hukukunda Münhasırlık ve Bireysel Muafiyet Koşulları Bağlamında İncelenmesi
Authors: Çatakoğlu Aydın Buket
Published: February 2025

Distribütörlük sözleşmesi, çoğu ülkede olduğu gibi Türkiye’de de yasal tanımı ve düzenlemesi olmayan bir kavramı ifade etmektedir. Bu boşluk doktrin ve yargı içtihatlarıyla doldurulmaya çalışılmıştır. Buna göre distribütörlük sözleşmesini, üreticinin –veya sağlayıcının/yapımcının- ürünlerinin tümünü ya da bir bölümünü, belirli bir coğrafi bölgede satılması için distribütöre göndermeyi ve distribütörün sözleşme konusu ürünleri kendi adına ve hesabına satarak bunların sürümünü artırmayı üstlendiği bir sözleşme olarak tanımlamak mümkündür.
Distribütörlük sözleşmesi; süreklilik arzeden, belirli bir faaliyet bölgesini kapsayan, distribütörün kendi adına ve hesabına hareket ettiği, çerçeve nitelikte ve isimsiz bir sözleşmedir. Ayrıca unsurları kısmen dahi olsa kanundaki sözleşme tiplerinin hiç birinde bulunmadığından, bu sözleşmenin kendine özgü (sui generis) bir nitelik taşıdığını da belirtmek gerekir.
Distribütörlük sözleşmelerinin ‘münhasır’, ‘münhasır olmayan’ ve ‘seçici (selektif)’ olmak üzere üç türü bulunmaktadır. Münhasırlık, üreticinin distribütöre ürünlerin pazara girişi ve sonrasındaki sürüm artırma faaliyetleri için sözleşme ile yetki verdiği aynı bölgede başka biri ile distribütörlük anlaşması yapmayıp kendisinin dahi aynı bölgeye ürün temin etmemesini içerebilen bir kısıtlamayı ifade eder. Bu durum ise, rakip oluşturulmasını engelleme faaliyeti dolayısıyla rekabet hukukunun ilgi alanına girer. Zira 4054 sayılı Rekabetin Korunması Hakkında Kanun (RKHK) m.4 hükmünde, mal ya da hizmet piyasalarında rekabeti engelleyecek veya bozacak türden “anlaşma, uyumlu eylem ve kararlar” yasaklanmıştır. Rekabeti sınırlayıcı özelliğine karşın münhasır distribütörlük sözleşmelerinin ürün kalitesi ve tüketici bakımından avantajları vardır. Kanun koyucu da belirtilen olumlu yönleri dolayısıyla, bu türden kısıtlamalar içeren sözleşmelere belirli koşullar altında muafiyet tanımış ve hukuki geçerlilik sağlamıştır. Söz konusu muafiyetin grup muafiyeti şeklinde toplu olarak veya bireysel olarak tanınması mümkündür.
Bu çalışma ile, ticaret hayatında sıkça karşılaşılan münhasır distribütörlük sözleşmesinin doğasında barındırdığı rekabeti kısıtlayıcı niteliği ile bireysel muafiyet kapsamında yer alarak piyasa ve tüketici lehine sonuçlar yaratabileceği hukuki koşullar arasındaki ilişki ortaya konulmaya çalışılacaktır.
FATORES RELACIONADOS COM A INCIDÊNCIA DE QUEDAS EM CONTEXTO HOSPITALAR: UMA REVISÃO DA LITERATURA
Authors: Silvestre Fábio Miguel Mendes , Entradas Carolina Alexandra Corte Negra
Published: February 2025

Introdução: As quedas de doentes em hospitais é um problema de saúde pública mundial, que leva a complicações do quadro clínico, internamentos mais longos e aumento dos custos hospitalares. Com este artigo temos como objetivo identificar os fatores relacionados com a incidência de quedas em contexto hospitalar. Metodologia: Revisão da literatura, com inclusão de artigos científicos publicados entre janeiro de 2013 até dezembro de 2023 em bases de dados científicas inseridas na plataforma EBSCOhost. Após esta seleção, foram incluídos na revisão cinco artigos, segundo a normativa PRISMA. Resultados: Foram identificados como fatores de risco intrínsecos para quedas hospitalares: possuir uma idade avançada, dificuldade na mobilidade e diminuição da força, desorientação e a administração de certos medicamentos; e fatores extrínsecos: possuir cateter venoso periférico, um baixo rácio de enfermeiro por doentes, um tempo de permanência hospitalar prolongado e problemas relacionados com a segurança do próprio ambiente hospitalar. Conclusão: Verificou-se que existem inúmeros fatores de risco para as quedas hospitalares, sendo imprescindível atuar para que seja possível evitar um maior número de quedas, nomeadamente através de uma maior vigilância das pessoas com maior risco de queda, bem como através de uma melhor gestão dos fatores de risco, extrínsecos ao doente, pela equipa multiprofissional de saúde.
Efficacy of homoeopathic preparation of Euphrasia officinalis as Eye Drops in management of dry eye syndrome: An Experimental Study
Authors: Dokania Shashank , Aphale Parth , Mishra Neeta
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Dry eye syndrome (DES) is denoted as a habitual condition reducing either the production of tears or quick evaporation of the tears. This imbalance predominantly affects the tear film, essential for the maintenance of general well being of the eye and comfort. Symptoms often include dryness, itchiness, burning, a gritty sensation, and blurred vision. About 5%-35% of the population is affected with DES. Tear Breakup Time, also referred to as TBUT, is a measurement used to assess the quality of the film on the ocular surface. The tear ocular film is a thin layer of fluid that coats the eye, providing lubrication and protection. Aim and Objectives: To assess the efficacy of homoeopathic formulation of Euphrasia Officinalis as Eye Drops in management of DES. Methodology: A prospective, interventional, experimental study was conducted on 32 patients fitting into the inclusion/exclusion criteria for duration of 30 days. Tear BreakUp Test (TBUT) as laid down in the protocol was conducted at baseline, 15th day and 30th day. Visual acuity was measured and noted. Homeopathic Case Report Assessment Scale (HCRAS) data was interpreted on day 30 to assess amelioration of presenting complaints. Results: There was marked increase in TBUT at the 15th day (n=64 eyes) compared to baseline which was particularly noteworthy (p<0.0001). However, results on the 30th day were found to be at a plateau (p=0.0001) indicating a sustained action of the eye drop. 96.87% patients attained significant scores (>30) in HCRAS findings recorded at 30th day. Conclusion: Homoeopathic formulation of Euphrasia Officinalis as eye drops was considered to be significant in improving TBUT levels, enhancing tear production and managing DES.
The dilemma in identifying WMO-defined tropopause height using high-resolution radiosondes
Authors: Gou Yu , Zhang Jian , Wang Wuke , Huang Kaiming , Zhang Shaodong
Published: February 2025

Abstract. The tropopause plays a critical role in stratosphere–troposphere exchange and climate change. Its height is conventionally defined based on the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) threshold temperature gradient, yet this gradient is intrinsically linked to vertical resolution. Data with higher vertical resolution inevitably reveal finer gradient structures. While in situ radiosonde temperature measurements are considered the most reliable source for tropopause structure, high-resolution (5–10 m) soundings would be expected to yield more precise height estimates. The near-global coverage of high-resolution radiosondes, accumulated over even decades, promises valuable insights into long-term tropopause variability. However, our analysis demonstrates that the original WMO definition can lead to an underestimation of the tropopause height when using high-resolution soundings, potentially misidentifying the tropopause within thin inversions or temperature gradient discontinuities below tropopause. To address this, we leverage ERA5 tropopause heights as a reference to develop a high-resolution-optimized method. We evaluate three methods: original WMO method, Moving average method, and Coarse–Fine method. The results reveal that the mean differences between the three methods and ERA5 were 800 m, 280 m, and 180 m, respectively. Notably, ERA5 systematically overestimated the tropopause height compared to all methods, with this discrepancy particularly pronounced in the edges of the Hadley circulation. The proposed Coarse–Fine method, by effectively bypassing thin inversions and gradient extrema while preserving the fine–scale structure of the tropopause height, presents a promising tool for future investigations into long-term tropopause trends.
Cross validations of the Aeolus aerosol products and new developments with airborne high spectral resolution lidar measurements above the Tropical Atlantic during JATAC
Authors: Trapon Dimitri , Baars Holger , Floutsi Athena , Bley Sebastian , Lacour Adrien , Flament Thomas , Dabas Alain , Nehrir Amin R. , Ehlers Frithjof , Huber Dorit
Published: February 2025

Abstract. The Joint Aeolus Tropical Atlantic Campaign (JATAC) conducted 2022 in Cabo Verde has provided quantitative lidar measurements, in particular from the NASA Langley High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) on-board DC-8 aircraft, for process level understanding of tropical dynamics, as well as for satellite validation. For the first time, optical properties of particles (i.e., backscatter, extinction, attenuated backscatter, and depolarization coefficients) have been measured for extended tropospheric sections collocated with the Aeolus satellite overpasses with limited geolocation and time offsets. This has contributed to the evaluation of the Aeolus Level-2A (L2A) aerosol optical properties product. In addition, localized aerosol profiles were measured by the ground-based multiwavelength Raman polarization and water-vapor lidar PollyXT. With this study, we assess the quality of the Aeolus L2A product retrieved with the Standard Correct Algorithm (SCA) and the Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) as part of the September 2022 dataset reprocessed with the L2A processor version 16. The focus is given to the 355 nm aerosol retrievals given at finer horizontal resolution, i.e., so-called Aeolus measurement level of ≈ 18 km. They are compared to the 532 nm HALO airborne profiles which are converted to 355 nm using the backscatter Angstrom exponent. HALO and PollyXT polarization lidars also provide insights about the L2A algorithms limitations when looking at non-spherical particles such as Saharan dust. Even though having no cross-polarized component the Aeolus measurements can be corrected using collocated observations with such instruments that include both co-polarized and cross-polarized components of the backscattered light. Moreover the cross with independent lidar measurements allows to estimate lower limits for Aeolus backscatter detection.
Evolution of tropospheric aerosols over central China during 2010–2024 as observed by lidar
Authors: Jing Dongzhe , He Yun , Yin Zhenping , Huang Kaiming , Liu Fuchao , Yi Fan
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Air quality in China has improved significantly over the past decade. However, recent studies show that this progress has notably slowed in recent years. To investigate regional patterns and driving factors, we examined the long-term evolution of tropospheric aerosols over Wuhan (30.5° N, 114.4° E) from 2010 to 2024, using ground-based polarization lidar observations. Aerosol optical depth (AOD) trends are divided into two phases: a declining trend (-0.077 yr-1) during 2010–2017 (stage I) and a fluctuating period during 2018–2024 (stage II). Contributions from natural (dust) and anthropogenic (non-dust) aerosols were analyzed separately. Dust optical depth (DOD) consistently declined (-0.011 yr-1) until August 2020 and became larger again afterwards. In stage I, anthropogenic aerosols (-0.068 yr-1) were responsible for 88.3 % of the total AOD reduction, primarily due to decreases in boundary-layer AOD. In stage II, anthropogenic AOD fluctuated, possibly due to atmospheric chemistry factors. Seasonal variations were also observed. Anthropogenic aerosols appeared from surface to 2.5 km in summer, with particle extinction and mass concentration of 0.12 km-1 and 83.0 μg m-3, which were concentrated below 0.7 km in winter, with much higher particle extinction and mass concentration of 0.31 km-1 and 211.8 μg m-3. Two case studies highlighted typical pollution events: summertime transboundary agricultural biomass burning smoke in June 2014 and wintertime local anthropogenic aerosol pollution in January 2019. These ﬁndings improve our understanding of how regional aerosols respond to local emission controls and long-range transport of dust and smoke.
Effect of Rotor Design on Energy Performance and Cost of Stationary Unmoored Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
Authors: Babarit Aurélien , André Maximilien , Leroy Vincent
Published: February 2025

Abstract. This paper investigates the effect of rotor design on energy performance and cost of a Stationary Unmoored Floating Offshore Wind turbine (SUFOWT). A SUFOWT is a Floating Offshore Wind Turbine (FOWT) for which a dynamic positioning (DP) system is used in lieu of a mooring system for station-keeping. It is particularly well suited for deployment in the far-offshore. Previous studies have shown that positive net power production can be achieved with SUFOWTs depending on number and size of thrusters, and wind turbine characteristics. However, they did not consider rotor design. This gap is addressed in the present paper. The study is based on a physical engineering model. The wind turbine rotor design is represented by its rated induction factor. Results show that the optimal rated induction factor is smaller than the usual value of 1/3 both from the perspective of energy performance and cost of energy. Thus, wind turbine rotors designed for SUFOWTs should be developed to optimize their cost. However, results show that the cost of energy reduction is somehow limited, of the order of 2.5 to 4.3 % for the considered designs.
Risk-Return Tradeoff and Sustainability of Insurance Industry
Authors: L. Wahua, , S. Mapfeka,
Published: February 2025

Based on the risk-return tradeoff theory, this quantitative study examined the effect of financial risk on the sustainability of insurance companies in Nigeria. Insurance is a pool of risk. Information was taken from the 2012–2021 annual reports of ten selected companies. Liquidity risk, solvency risk, and leverage risk are the three proxies for financial risk, which is the independent variable. Return on equity serves as a proxy for sustainability, which is the dependent variable. Firm size, tangibility, contingency fund, and industry intrinsic factor are the control variables. The study found that, during the studied period, solvency risk significantly increased the sustainability of the sampled insurance companies, while liquidity and leverage risks significantly decreased their sustainability. While the intrinsic value of the insurance industry has a significant negative impact on sustainability, the size and tangible nature of insurance companies have a significant positive impact. The sustainability of the examined insurance companies is not significantly improved by contingency funds. Given that the three financial risk proxies have a substantial impact on return on equity (a measure of sustainability), the applicability of risk-return tradeoff theory in this study is evident. Operationally, insurance companies should monitor their liquidity and leverage risks as because they reduce sustainability. The study recommends (among others) that Insurance firms should continue to optimally increase their size and tangibility in order to increase their sustainability.
The Sociolinguistics of English-Urdu Code-Mixing in Speech
Authors: Zafar Yasmeen
Published: February 2025

This dissertation studies English-Urdu code-mixing in the speech of educated Pakistani speakers. The study is divided into five parts. The first part is the “Introduction” in which the background of the research plan has been described. The second part is “Development towards Code-Mixing” and “Code-Switching” in which the development of Code-Mixing and Code-Switching from a single use of Urdu is given. Finally, the theories and studies of Code-mixing are reviewed. The third part focuses on the data collection and methodology of research. The fourth part is about the analysis of data on Code-Mixing. The data is analyzed according to different social and situational variables. The fifth part is “Conclusion”. And it represents the findings of the research.
TRAMWAY ET SYSTEME DE TRANSPORT COLLECTIF DANS L’AGGLOMERATION DE RABAT
Authors: TOURIYA ZHIRI
Published: February 2025

L’entrée en activité du tramway dans l’agglomération de Rabat (2011) a correspondu à un moment où l’Etat et les villes de Rabat, Salé et Témara entamaient une action de rénovation du système de transport collectif de l’agglomération.
 
Cette action vise d’une part l’amélioration de l’efficience des transports par tramway et par autobus, le rapprochement des deux systèmes et d’autre part la mise en place d’une nouvelle gouvernance fondée sur leur intégration à travers la distinction entre la fonction de patrimoine – investissement et celle de gestion – exploitation.
 
La mise à niveau du transport collectif de la capitale, autour de la centralité du tramway (2ème Partie) est en effet aujourd’hui une nécessité face à l’émergence des nouvelles dynamiques que connait la conurbation qui d’une ville capitale est devenue une agglomération de 2 millions d’habitants et ce, dans le cadre d’une logique de diversification de ses fonctions (1ère Partie).
Timber Construction in Poland: An Analysis of Its Contribution to Sustainable Development and Economic Growth
Authors: Mazur Łukasz Kamil , Winkler Jan
Published: February 2025

In response to global efforts towards sustainable development, an increasing number of Polish companies are focussing on sustainable construction. The quest to reduce the negative impact of economic activities on the natural environment is gaining popularity in the business sector. The aim of this publication is to analyse how timber construction – one of the sectors of sustainable construction –, contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, with a special focus on the business sector in Poland. The research methods used include: (i) quantitative methods, presenting data on timber construction in Poland, and (ii) qualitative methods, including desk research and the analysis of three timber buildings with different functions - residential, public, and service - to assess the potential for such construction by Polish companies. The analysis shows that between 2018 and 2022, the number of new wooden buildings will increase by 52.18%. However, the share of wooden structures in the Polish residential construction market will remain small, accounting for 0.62% of all projects in 2022, making it the third most popular type of residential investment. The estimated value of the timber construction market in Poland is growing every year, reaching 3.5 billion PLN in 2022. A key factor in the further development of the sector is access to affordable wood materials, which may be limited in the future. In the context of EU regulations, the construction industry, especially those using wood, is gaining in importance and represents an important, though not yet fully exploited, potential for Polish companies.
Some Observation on the Female Beedi (Indigenous cigarette) Workers in Dinhata Sub-division of Cooch Behar District, West Bengal, India
Authors: Lama Sinor
Published: February 2025

In rural India, beedi rolling is a common household enterprise primarily performed by women. In rural India, it is one of the unorganized sectors where women work from home to make or roll beedi, it is a labour-intensive work as each beedi has to be rolled individually. The workers’ health is gravely harmed by this activity since they are exposed to raw tobacco dust, which can enter the body through the pharynx and skin and cause major issues. Unfortunately, they are forced to perform this labour because of their extremely low socio-economic status and are unaware of the negative repercussions of beedi rolling. In this paper, an attempt has been made to highlight the socio-economic conditions of female Beedi workers in Dinhata sub-division of Cooch Behar district in West Bengal.
Standardization of Magnetic, Electric and Electromagnetic Treatments on Barley (Hordeum vulgare L)
Authors: Pandian N. Arun , Krishnan G Radha . , Dayal Abhinav
Published: February 2025

Agricultural sector uses electrical, magnetic, and electromagnetic seed treatments as non-invasive methods to improve seed germination and increase crop yields. The potential to improve seed quality, plant growth and development using low-cost electricity and magnetic energy is considered to be of great practical importance. Improving food stockpile utilization, superior nutrient uptake, plant assimilation, and enhanced photosynthetic activity are all related to magnetic fields. As such experiments were conducted at the Postgraduate laboratory, Department of Genetics and Plant breeding, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, U.P. The experiment was laid out in a Completely Randomized Design with 21 treatments and are replicated four times. The experiment findings revealed that seeds primed with electric field with 150mT intensity and 10 minutes duration (T6) was significantly higher over other treatments under the parameters viz., germination percent (96.75%), root length (16.28cm), shoot length (16.15cm), seedling length (32.44cm), fresh weight (1.83g), dry weight (0.55g), root: shoot ratio (0.62), seed metabolic efficiency (0.644), vigour index-1 (3137), vigour index-2 (51.57), electrical conductivity (1.053dsm-1), seed density (1.19gcm-1), dehydrogenase activity (0.424Odg-1ml-1), amylose content (34.52mg). whereas minimum was found in control..
Study of Levels of Dissolved Oxygen in Nine Ganga Ghats in and Around Kolkata, India
Authors: S. Ray  , K. Ghosh  , I.A. Ali  , S. Nasrin  , A. Sarkar
Published: February 2025

The Ganges is the most significant perennial river of India, both in terms of being a valuable water resource and also maintains a spiritual status. The ill effects of urbanization and improper waste management is leading to the (irreversible damage) pollution of the ganga water, making it unsuitable for many purposes. The present study is an attempt to investigate the water quality parameters, on the scale of dissolved oxygen in nine different ghats of river Ganga, from Ray ghat to Ahiritola ghat, covering an area of 20 km, in and around city of Kolkata. Levels of dissolved oxygen (DO) gives a measure of the primary productivity of the water ecosystem. The DO values have been analysed by the Winkler’s iodometric method to reflect on the condition of the water quality. The findings from this study provides a sample overview of the status of dissolved oxygen levels in the river Ganga.
Effect of Weed Management on Yield Attributes and Yield in Pearl Millet
Authors: J. Sivanantha  , S. Manimaran  , P. Sudhakar  , D. Venkatakrishnan
Published: February 2025

The field experiment was conducted in the Experimental Farm, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu during June-September 2023 to study the effect of weed management on yield attributes and yield inpearl millet.There are eleven weed management treatments viz., T1 – Atrazine 0.5 kg ha-1 (Pre), T2 – Pendimethalin 0.75 kg ha-1 (Pre), T3 – Pretilachlor 0.45 kg ha-1 (Pre),T4 – Atrazine 0.5 kg ha-1 (Pre) + 2, 4-D0.5 kgha-1 (PoE), T5 – Pendimethalin 0.75 kgha-1 (Pre) + 2, 4-D0.5 kgha-1 (PoE), T6 – Pretilachlor 0.45 kg ha-1 (Pre) + 2, 4-D0.5 kgha-1 (PoE), T7 – Atrazine 0.5 kgha-1 (Pre) + Tembotrione 0.08 kgha-1 (PoE), T8 – Pendimethalin 0.75 kg ha-1 (Pre) + Tembotrione 0.08 kgha-1 (PoE), T9 – Pretilachlor 0.45 kgha-1 (Pre) + Tembotrione 0.08 kg ha-1 (PoE), T10 - Two hand weeding at 15 and 30 DAS and T11 - Unweeded Control were laid out in randomized block design with three replications. Among the herbicide treatments, Pendimethalin 0.75 kg ha-1 (Pre) + Tembotrione 0.08 kg ha-1 (PoE) (T8 ) recorded the higher yield attributes and yield of pearl millet viz., number of tillers plant-1(5.09), ear head length (29.95 cm), ear head girth (11.49 cm), number of grains earhead-1 (2294), thousand grain weight (10.47g), grain yield (3347 kg ha-1) and stover yield (5155 kg ha-1). The least values of yield attributes, grain and stover yield of pearl millet was recorded under the unweeded control (T11).
Production, oxidation and emission of methane in the floating vegetative mat in Loktak Lake, India
Authors: R.S. Khoiyangbam  , Kripaliya Devi Kangabam , Suraj Singh Nongthombam , Twinkle Devi Naorem , Pukhrambam Geetanjali , S. Chingangbam Suraj
Published: February 2025

The methane (CH4 ) flux from thick floating vegetative biomass (phumdi) in Loktak Lake was measured in situ under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. The CH4 emission under the anaerobic condition (274 ± 10.71 mg m-2 d-1) was consistently higher than measurements under the aerobic condition (171.24 ± 9.00 mg m-2 d-1). The difference between the anaerobic and aerobic CH4 flux was apparently due to CH4 oxidation. Approximately 37 % of the biogenically produced CH4 in the phumdi was oxidised before emission. Methane production in phumdi was stratified vertically, ranging between 24.52 ± 1.24 and 165.99 ± 19.5 µmol L phumdi-1 d-1 in different depth zones. The highest rates of CH4 production occurred in the 10-20 cm core. A short spell draw down of water level below the lake sediment translocates the peak of methanogenic activity down the phumdi profile. CH4 oxidation was recorded highest in the surface phumdi (0-10 cm), consuming 59-61 % of the produced methane.
Harnessing AI Neural Networks and Generative AI for Advanced Customer Engagement: Insights into Loyalty Programs, Marketing Automation, and Real-Time Analytics
Authors: Kumar Sriram Harish
Published: February 2025

Today, AI and generative AI neural networks can reinforce and enhance customer engagement strategies. Traditionally, the marketing funnel describes the rigid, one-way relationship between producers and consumers. More advanced and contemporary frameworks consider the activity of the consumer as the legitimate beginning of a loop that will likely return him or her to the start of the buyer's journey several times. Brands are working with AI to predict the next most relevant advertising, customize subscription boxes, offer more rewards for more frequent purchases, market seasonal promotions, define omnichannel strategies, and ascertain when products are running out. This paper extends current knowledge by promoting the benefit of using AI neural networks for customer segmentation and generative AI for predicting the preferences of like-minded consumers.
This essay explores how AI neural networks and generative AI can be used by brands to augment customer engagement strategies. Our essay aims to demonstrate that modern loyalty programs, more so than marketing automation, are about cultivating engagement and loyalty through meaningful, tailored consumer-brand relationships. We describe how AI neural networks can be used to extract value from unstructured data through customer segmentation, cognizant that consumer behavior is not subject to such categorical constraints. We also argue for the use of generative AI to foster superb customer engagement over conventional loyalty programs, more so than the current enthusiasm for marketing automation. We highlight the increasing use of AI by businesses for real-time analytics and business intelligence, emphasizing the value of these technologies. Offering practical insights, we outline how brand strategists might seize available and emerging technologies to reframe marketing problems and align toward necessary organizational change.
Effect Of Cost Variance And Schedule Management On The Performance Of Construction Companies In Northcentral Nigeria
Authors: Abani Joseph Alu, , Ogedengbe Dr. Frank Alaba
Published: February 2025

The continued need for better performance of construction organisations stemming from their excellent analysis of cost variance and schedule management remains integral to their success and the nation's infrastructural development. This study, thus, investigated the impact of cost variance and schedule management on the time and cost performance of construction companies within the Nigerian North-Central region. The specific objectives include determining the impact of cost variance and schedule management on the time performance of construction companies and investigating the impact of cost variance and schedule management on the cost performance of construction companies. One hundred two semi-structured questionnaires were distributed to construction professionals, which was required for this study, and a 100 per cent response rate was achieved. The method of analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics of regression analysis. The outcome showed a regression model of TPCC = -.012 + 0.605(CVA) + 0.746(SMA) and CPCC = .213 - 0.871(CVA) - .025(SMA) indicating that both CVA and SMA are positive predictors of TPCC and they are both negative predictors of CPCC. This study concluded that cost variance and schedule management significantly impact the time and cost performance of the construction organisations selected for this study, as outlined by their R-Square of .855 and .791 for both TPCC and CPCC, respectively. This study recommended that the factors influencing building costs and time performance must be rigorously evaluated, and local contractors should accurately quantify their effects on projects. This facilitates enhanced construction performance on their projects.
Compassionate pedagogy: Principles and methods for allied health education
Authors: Hatfield Megan , Hodgson David
Published: February 2025

This article explores the potential of compassion and self-compassion as pedagogical concepts for allied health education in universities. Compassion and self-compassion have long histories in philosophy and religion. They are argued as essential to transformational learning, and for cultivating the civic-mindedness and moral dispositions necessary for ethical conduct in a complex multicultural and diverse world. Yet, the neoliberal transformation of universities has created environments characterised by competition and individualism, negatively affecting the well-being of students and educators. Under such conditions, a return to compassion and self-compassion as guiding principles is warranted. In this article, we address the question: What can a pedagogy of compassion and self-compassion bring to the teaching and learning context of allied health education in a university setting? We argue that there is strong evidence that compassion and self-compassion improve learning and the student experience, which can support critical thinking, emotional awareness, and advanced interpersonal skills required in allied health professions.
Rede de Cuidados à Pessoa com Deficiência (RCPD) e reabilitação de amputados de membros inferiores
Authors: Silva Filho José Olegário da , Marques Verônica Teixeira , Minatel Vinicius
Published: February 2025

No modelo biopsicossocial de deficiência, o processo de reabilitação envolve aspectos funcionais, psicológicos e sociais, e promove ações intersetoriais, contribuindo para autonomia e prevenção de diferentes agravos à saúde em todos os ciclos de vida. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o impacto da Rede de Cuidados à Pessoa com Deficiência (RCPD) (2012 – 2024), no processo de reabilitação em amputados de membros inferiores (MI), utilizando abordagem qualitativa, exploratória e descritiva do tipo documental. Os dados secundários foram encontrados nos anexos da Política Nacional de Atenção Integral à Saúde da Pessoa com Deficiência (PNAISPD), SIA/SIH/DATASUS e Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). De 2012 e 2024, foram realizadas no Brasil 433.488 amputações de MI e dispensação de 162.147 próteses para o mesmo nível de amputação, contemplando 37,4% dos usuários do SUS. No mesmo período, o Brasil construiu 325 unidades de Centro Especializado em Reabilitação (CER), na região Sudeste (126), sendo 68 em São Paulo e 34 em Minas Gerais; na região Nordeste (100), foram 19 CER no estado de Alagoas. Os resultados demonstraram que a RCPD contribuiu parcialmente para a redução das desigualdades no processo à reabilitação de pessoas com deficiência, principalmente na quantidade dos Centros Especializados em Reabilitação (CER), responsáveis pela dispensação de próteses de membros inferiores, que é fator determinante no controle da prevalência de amputação de membros inferiores.
Maracás – Bahia e suas flores: o potencial para uma Indicação Geográfica (IG)
Authors: Santos Patricia Vieira dos , Conceição Valdir Silva da , Santos Aline Teles , Menezes Camilla de Almeida , Dias Cristiane Toniolo , Souto Ivaniel de Morais , Sarmento João Mendonça , Aragão Lara Sobral
Published: February 2025

O município de Maracás, na Bahia, possui grande potencial para o cultivo de flores, sendo um dos principais polos produtores da região. No entanto, essa produção enfrenta desafios relacionados ao reconhecimento e à valorização de sua qualidade e autenticidade. A concessão da Indicação Geográfica (IG) pode ser uma estratégia importante para agregar valor às flores cultivadas no município, que é afamada como a “Cidade das Flores”, promovendo sua inserção em mercados mais amplos e fortalecendo a economia local. A relevância da IG reside na valorização do produto local, no fortalecimento econômico regional e na proteção do saber-fazer. O objetivo do presente estudo é analisar o potencial da IG para as flores de Maracás. Foi usada uma abordagem qualitativa por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica. Os resultados indicam que o município tem uma vocação para produzir flores de clima temperado e subtropical com qualidade diferenciada, relevância cultural na produção e uma entidade representativa. A análise indica que devido a qualidade e diversidade, as flores de Maracás têm potencial para ser reconhecida como uma IG por atender os requisitos determinados na legislação.
Education for a Flourishing Life
Authors: White Boyd
Published: February 2025

This slim text (184 pages, including endnotes, references, and an index) makes a useful addition to the literature on K–12 curricular matters, specifically on the place of the arts and aesthetics in the curriculum. The book is, as the author proclaims, a manifesto that advocates for the teaching of the arts to “all school-aged students” (p. 1), more specifically, “aesthetic education . . . ought to be a compulsory part of education for all students” (p. 2). That is, for Dr. D'Olimpio, aesthetic education is the central concern, but she argues that the arts are the best avenue through which to introduce those concerns, both in practice (making/performing) and in reception (perception/interpretation). She does acknowledge that the arts are not the only avenue to aesthetic engagement, but they are the most reliable. D'Olimpio takes the position that the aim/purpose of education is ultimately to nurture individual “flourishing,” her interpretation of the Aristotelian notion of eudaimonia. Inclusion of aesthetic education may well contribute to a reorientation in curricular practice that has a wider focus and is more receptive to alternative perspectives (other than utilitarian, consumerist orientations) that might point to multiple avenues to the good life.
“Veni, Vidi, Vici”
Authors: Goscilo Helena
Published: February 2025

The twenty-first century ushered in a multitude of talented young directors, actors, and actresses who resurrected the sterling international reputation of Polish cinema that the 1990s had imperiled. Below I provide a selective snapshot of the best-known and most successful members of this new generation and comment briefly on their vivid, award-winning oeuvre amid a reconstituted professional infrastructure and changeable modes of film-viewing.
Framing Fearful Symmetry
Authors: Wodzyński Łukasz
Published: February 2025

This article examines the theme of duality in the films of Agnieszka Smoczyńska (b. 1978), focusing on her acclaimed feature short Aria Diva (2007) and the sophomore feature Fugue (2018). Contrary to the established view of her oeuvre, Smoczyńska's female doubles do not merely embody the contrast between the socialized and rebellious strategies of engaging with the patriarchal social order. Aided by Lacanian and post-Lacanian psychoanalytical theories, I suggest that in her films, the manifest doubling often hides a latent one—such as the disembodied voice in Aria Diva and the spectral nature of the dual protagonist in Fugue—that problematizes both the above binary and the emancipatory ethics typically ascribed to Smoczyńska's cinema. Through her intricate use of the theme of duality, the director invites us to probe the symbolic and affective attachments that anchor us in social reality. However, the goal is not to sever them in a radical gesture of rejection à la Ibsen's Nora, but to find creative and liberating ways of reconfiguring them so as to restore the individual's sense of agency. From this perspective, the figure of the double ceases to be a portent of symbolic death and becomes an invitation to play an active part in forging one's identity.
From the Small Screen to the Big Screen: The Super8's Distribution of Sandokan TV series
Authors: Braida Nicole
Published: February 2025

‘From the small screen to the big screen’ proclaims the advertising text of the Super8’s of a television series distributed in 1979 by the German company Piccolo Film, emphasizing the novelty and the potential of format. The film is Sandokan, an Italian miniseries from 1976 directed by Sergio Sollima and starring the Indian actor Kabir Bedi as the exotic protagonist of Salgari’s famous adventure. This contribution maps the European and global success of the series and its media format’s history, focusing in particular on Super8’s distribution. It retraces Super8 ‘reduction prints’ in different languages by relying on film catalogues from the seventies and on sources gathered from platforms such as Imdb and Ebay (where collectors trade Super8) and interviews to ex-employees and owners of former Super8’s distribution companies in Italy and Germany. The paper considers the geographical circulation of Sandokan’s Super8 editions to investigate Sandokan’s figure beyond its literary origins. Super8’s history shows an unexplored relation between media broadcasting and past practices of home viewing beyond the theatrical realm. Sandokan’s Super8 circulation can be regarded as part of larger phenomenon of consumer culture, where reduction prints become a synecdoche to a larger cultural myth.
Pelatihan teknis penentuan matang panen kelapa sawit untuk Mahasiswa
Authors: Efi said Ali  , Nasution Asmara Sari , Ani Nurma , Ahmad Hafiz
Published: February 2025

The technical training on determining the ripeness of oil palm fruit aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of students in the field of agriculture, particularly in the management of oil palm crops. The training focuses on teaching the correct techniques for determining the optimal harvesting time to improve production efficiency, ensuring higher quality oil and reducing production losses (losses) typically associated with improper harvesting. This study presents a novel approach by combining theoretical learning on ripeness criteria with hands-on practice in the field. This approach allows students to gain practical experience in oil palm fruit harvesting, using appropriate tools such as egrek, chisel, and others. Unlike traditional training methods that mainly focus on theory, this study involves active participation in fieldwork, providing a comprehensive learning experience. The methodology employed in this community service project combines theoretical lectures and direct field practice. The training begins with lectures on the introduction to oil palm, the botany of the plant, ripeness criteria, and harvesting techniques. Afterward, participants engage in hands-on practice in the field to apply the knowledge of ripeness criteria and harvesting techniques. The harvesting process is then evaluated based on two main factors: production losses and the quality of harvested palm fruit, including oil yield and oil quality. The training proved to be effective in enhancing participants' understanding of the correct ripeness criteria and harvesting techniques, leading to a significant reduction in production losses and an increase in oil quality and yield. Evaluation results indicated a 30% reduction in production losses after implementing the techniques learned in the training. Furthermore, oil extracted from fruits harvested at the ideal ripeness stage showed the highest yield and quality. This training provides a significant contribution to improving the sustainability and productivity of the palm oil industry in Indonesia by enhancing the skills of students and workers in the industry, which ultimately benefits both the economy and the global palm oil market.
Penerapan teknologi mesin pengering limbah kulit udang untuk produksi pakan ternak: pendekatan sirkular ekonomi untuk pemberdayaan nelayan dan keberlanjutan lingkungan di UD Cahaya Bersama, Kelurahan Nelayan Indah
Authors: Puspita Riana , Reakha Zulvatricia  , Banjarnahor Marali
Published: February 2025

The application of technology in waste management, particularly shrimp shell waste, has become a key focus in supporting environmental sustainability and community empowerment, especially in coastal areas. One promising initiative is the utilization of shrimp shell waste as a raw material for animal feed production. According to statistical data, the fisheries waste in Indonesia, particularly from the shrimp processing industry, amounts to approximately 200,000 tons annually, with 35% of it derived from shrimp shell waste. This study aims to explore the utilization of shrimp shell waste in animal feed production through the development of a drying machine technology designed to process this waste efficiently. The novelty of this research lies in the integration of shrimp shell drying technology within the context of coastal community empowerment, utilizing a circular economy approach that promotes environmental sustainability and enhances community welfare. The methodology includes stages of planning, preparation, analysis, implementation, as well as mentoring and evaluation. The results of this community service indicate that this technology successfully increased the partners' knowledge on processing shrimp shell waste into nutritious animal feed and boosted their income by up to 20%. Thus, the shrimp shell drying machine technology contributes not only to reducing marine pollution but also provides a sustainable economic solution for coastal communities.
Neural control of reaching and steering
Authors: van Helvert Milou
Published: February 2025

In daily life, we seem to effortlessly move through our environment. Although our environment is constantly changing and offers countless opportunities for interactions, this usually comes naturally to us. However, complex and unconscious brain processes are taking place in the background. In my thesis, I investigated a number of these processes. In the first part of my thesis, I studied how our brains select and prepare reaching movements. The results show that, when we have to choose between a movement with the left hand or the right hand, our brain prepares both movements. The brain therefore seems to start preparing movements even before the movement to be performed has been selected. In the second part of my dissertation, I studied how our brains ensure the smooth control of movements while driving a vehicle. The results show that the brain uses information from the senses for this. In addition, it seems to be able to learn the relationship between the steering movement and the feedback from the senses. This way, the brain can make predictions to better estimate the movement of the vehicle.