bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation of the Relationship Between Life Span in Successful Athletes and Life Expectancy at Birth
Authors: AYKIN Alparslan Gazi , ÜSTÜN Ümit Doğan
Published: October 2023

Humanity's quest for immortality has necessitated the struggle for longevity. The way to live better and longer is health. At this point, sports emerge as a tool for a healthy and long life. The aim of this study is to reveal the relationship between life expectancy at birth and the life span of successful athletes. The sample of the study consisted of all athletes who received medals on behalf of Turkey in the Olympics and died until 2021. The expected life span of the athletes at the date of birth was estimated with the help of the exponential equations created in Excel. In the light of these obtained data, graphs were created comparing the ages of death of the athletes with the life expectancy at birth in Turkey, Europe, Asia, Eurasia and the World. As a result, we can say that life expectancy at birth in Turkey, where the sample group is located, is generally low when compared to Europe, Asia, Eurasia and the World, of which Turkey is a part. However, life expectancy at birth of athletes was found to be above the life expectancy in Turkey, Europe, Asia, Eurasia and the World, considering the age of death. This result indicates that sports can be used as a tool that makes a positive contribution to life expectancy.
Türkçe Eğitiminde Metin Türü ve Özellikleri Açısından Günlük/Günce Türü
Authors: MUTLU Hasan Hüseyin , UYGUR Muhammed Eren
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışma, Türkçe ders kitaplarında yer alan günlük/günce türünün, metin türü analizi kapsamında incelenmesine yöneliktir. Temelde, Türkçe ders kitaplarında günlük türüne yeterince yer verilmediği durumundan yola çıkılarak, öğrencilerin bu türün özelliklerini tanımaları ve yazma becerilerini geliştirmeleri açısından neden önemli olduğu üzerinde durulmuştur. Çalışmada, günlük türünün özelliklerine değinilmiş, bu türün bireysel ve içsel bir yönü olduğu belirtilmiştir. Ayrıca, günlüğün tarihsel kökenleri, alanyazındaki yeri ve önemi çalışmada ele alınmıştır. Bu anlamda çalışmada temel nitel araştırma deseni tercih edilmiş olup veriler kaynak tarama tekniği kullanılarak toplanmış ve toplanan veriler belge inceleme yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma, öğrencilerin yazma becerilerini geliştirmek ve kelime dağarcığını zenginleştirmek amacıyla, günlük türüne uygun metinler ve etkinliklerin Türkçe ders kitaplarında yer alması gerektiğini vurgulamaktadır. Bununla birlikte, bazı Türkçe ders kitaplarının bu türe dair yeterli materyal ve etkinliklere yer vermediği yapılan incelemelerle ortaya konulmuştur. Son olarak bu çalışmada Türkçe edinen öğrencilerin günlük/günce türünü özümsemelerini ve edebî anlamda kendilerini geliştirmelerini sağlamak amacıyla, Türkçe ders kitaplarına günlük türüne uygun daha fazla materyal ve etkinliğin eklenmesi gerektiği belirtilmektedir.
Eğitimde Chatbot Kullanmaya ve Öğrenmeye Yönelik Davranışsal Niyet Ölçeğinin Türkçeye Uyarlanması
Authors: YILDIZ DURAK Hatice , ONAN Aytuğ
Published: October 2023

Bu araştırmada, Mokmin ve Ibrahim (2021) tarafından geliştirilen “Chatbot Kullanmaya ve Öğrenmeye Yönelik Davranışsal Niyet Ölçeği”nin Türkçe’ye uyarlaması amaçlanmaktadır. Ölçeğin orijinali 24 maddeden ve 8 alt boyuttan oluşmaktadır. Ölçek 7’li Likert tipindedir. Ölçeğin amacı birleştirilmiş teknoloji kabulü ve kullanımı 2 (Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2-UTAUT2) modeli çerçevesinde sohbet robotları olan chatbot teknolojilerinin eğitimde kullanmaya ve öğrenmeye yönelik davranışlarını belirlemektir. Bu araştırma, 729 üniversite öğrencisi ile elverişli örnekleme yöntemi kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ölçek uyarlama sürecinde öncelikle ölçek yazarları Mokmin ve Ibrahim’den izin alınmıştır. Ölçek maddelerinin çevirisi yapılarak dil uzmanlarının görüşleri alınmıştır. Daha sonra ölçek maddeleri iki alan uzmanın görüşüne sunulmuştur. Ölçeğe son hali verildikten sonra chatbot konusunda bilgilendirme sunulan öğrencilere ölçek uygulanmıştır. Son aşamada ölçeğin geçerlik ve güvenirliği hesaplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde, ölçeğin geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışmaları için çeşitli analizler kullanılmıştır. Ölçeğin geçerli ve güvenilir olduğu bulunmuştur. Araştırma sonucunda chatbot kabul ve kullanım davranışlarını belirleme amaçlı geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçek alanyazına kazandırılmıştır
Ortaokul Öğrencilerinin Dinledikleri Şarkıların Sözlerinin Değerler Eğitimi Bakımından İncelenmesi
Authors: AKSOY Yakup
Published: October 2023

Ortaokul öğrencilerinin müzik dinleme alışkanlıklarının belirlenerek dinledikleri şarkıların sözlerinin değerler eğitimi kapsamında hangi kök değerleri içerdiğinin incelendiği bu çalışmada betimsel tarama ve doküman analizi yöntemleri birlikte işe koşulmuştur. Araştırmanın örneklemini 2022-2023 eğitim öğretim yılında Türkiye’nin üç farklı bölgesinin İstanbul, Şanlıurfa ve Konya şehirlerindeki devlete ait ortaokul ve imam-hatip ortaokullarında öğrenim gören 469 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak dört sorudan oluşan mini bir anket kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen verilerin analizinde içerik analizi tekniği kullanılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda katılımcıların en çok dinlediği sanatçıların Türk ve yabancı uyruklu olduğu, bu isimlerin dijital müzik platformlarının güncel ve en çok dinlenen listelerinde yer aldığı, sanatçıların pop ve rap müzik türünde eserler ürettikleri ve Kore pop sanatçılarının ilk sıralarda yer aldığı tespit edilmiştir. Katılımcıların, şarkıcıları ya da grupları; seslerinin güzelliği, şarkılarının ve şarkı sözlerinin güzelliği, danslarının, giyim tarzlarının ve sahnelerinin güzelliği ile popüler oluşları gibi çeşitli değişkenler yönünden beğendikleri görülmüştür. Katılımcıların en çok dinlediği ilk on şarkının sözlerinde, Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı’nın öğretim programlarında kazandırmayı hedeflediği on kök değerden hiçbirisinin bulunmadığı çalışmanın diğer bulguları arasındadır. Değerler eğitiminde kullanılmak üzere çocuklara yönelik özellikle pop ve rap müzik türlerinde nitelikli şarkıların bestelenmesi ve devlet eliyle yaygınlaştırılması önerilebilir.
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Psikolojik İhtiyaçları, Geleceğe İlişkin Tutumları ile Algılanan Gelecekteki İstihdam Edilebilirlik Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: KOÇAKOĞLU Merve Gül , YALÇIN Süleyman Barbaros
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmada, üniversite öğrencilerinin psikolojik ihtiyaçları, geleceğe ilişkin tutumları ile algılanan gelecekteki istihdam edilebilirlik arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 295 kadın ve 381 erkek; toplam 676 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Veri toplama araçları olarak Yeni Psikolojik İhtiyaçları Değerlendirme Ölçeği, Geleceğe Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği, Algılanan Gelecekteki İstihdam Edilebilirlik Ölçeği ve araştırmacı tarafından hazırlanan Kişisel Bilgi Formu kullanılmıştır. Üniversite öğrencilerinin fakülte/yüksekokul değişkenine göre yapılan karşılaştırma sonucunda; Teknik Bilimler Meslek Yüksekokulu öğrencilerinin algılanan gelecekteki istihdam edilebilirlik puan ortalamasının hem Mimarlık ve Tasarım Fakültesi hem de Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi öğrencilerinden anlamlı derecede daha yüksek olduğu bulunmuştur. Bu araştırmada Algılanan Gelecekteki İstihdam Edilebilirlik Ölçeği ile Geleceğe Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği alt boyutlarından olumlu ve planlı; Yeni Psikolojik İhtiyaçları Değerlendirme Ölçeği alt boyutlarından başarı, ilişki, özerklik ve başatlık arasında pozitif yönlü ilişki bulunmuştur. Ayrıca Algılanan Gelecekteki İstihdam Edilebilirlik Ölçeği ile Geleceğe Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği alt boyutlarından kaygılı alt boyutu arasında negatif yönlü bir ilişki olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Yapılan çok değişkenli doğrusal regresyon analizi sonucunda Geleceğe Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği alt boyutlarından olumlu ve planlı alt boyutun gelecekteki istihdam edilebilirlik algısı puanları üzerinde yordayıcı olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca Yeni Psikolojik İhtiyaçları Değerlendirme Ölçeği alt boyutlarından başarı, ilişki ve özerklik alt boyutunun gelecekteki istihdam edilebilirlik algısını yordadığı bulunmuştur.
“EL AGUA INCOLORA SE CONVIERTE EN CASCADAS DE TOPACIOS, DE RUBÍES, DE ZAFIROS”: IMÁGENES MODERNISTAS EN LAS CARTAS DE VIAJE DE AURELIA CASTILLO DE GONZÁLEZ (17)
Authors: Clark Emily Joy
Published: October 2023

La escritora cubana Aurelia Castillo de González (1842-1920) explora cuestiones de la modernidad en Un paseo por Europa: cartas de Francia (Exposición de 1889) de Italia y de Suiza (1891), una colección de cartas de viaje que emplea imágenes modernistas típicas, aunque la obra de Castillo de González no ha sido considerado modernista tradicionalmente. En esta narrativa epistolar, Castillo de González abre un diálogo sobre la representación de varios países y espacios colonizados de Latinoamérica y también utiliza unos símbolos provenientes del modernismo (como joyas, cristales, ninfas, estatuas) cuando describe tradiciones latinoamericanas y europeas, arte, tecnologías y consumo, entre otros temas.
MEMORIAS POSHUMANAS DE CUERPOS FUMIGADOS: DEVENIR Y ESPECTRALIDAD EN
DISTANCIA DE RESCATE
DE SAMANTA SCHWEBLIN Y LA VERSIÓN CINEMATOGRÁFICA DE CLAUDIA LLOSA
Authors: Forcinito Ana
Published: October 2023

Este ensayo examina la novela
Distancia de rescat
e de Samanta Schweblin y la versión cinematográfica de Claudia Llosa en el marco de los efectos que las agroindustrias sojeras y los pesticidas tienen en la salud humana y ambiental. En especial, analizo las expresiones poshumanistas (Braidotti, Alaimo) de la supervivencia a partir de una serie de devenires (Deleuze y Guattari) y espectralidades (Ludueña) como componentes articuladores de memorias poshumanas en la novela, en primer lugar, y luego a través de una serie de transformaciones en el pasaje transmedial de la versión cinematográfica.
Analysis of energy demand by a 24-hour store
Authors: RUSOWICZ Artur
Published: October 2023

The paper presents the balance of electricity consumption and fuel oil consumption of a medium-sized 24-
hour store. Measurements of the electricity consumption of the various components of the balance were made for air
conditioning, refrigeration, fast food, and especially for indoor and outdoor lighting. Their shares over the 12-month
period of measurements were determined. Opportunities to reduce electricity consumption by changing the type of
lighting of the facility were identified. Replacement of lighting reduced electricity consumption by 38535.8 kWh, which
represented a total reduction of 21.2% in the store’s annual electricity consumption.
Passive house design aspects and analysis in Lithuania
Authors: ADOMAITIS Rimvydas , VALANČIUS Kęstutis
Published: October 2023

The article provides an analysis of the environment for the development of energy-efficient single-family
dwellings in Lithuania in the context of European Union (EU) requirements, Lithuanian (LT) regulations, and climate
change trends. It examines the role of Lithuanian architects and builders and the arsenal of tools and challenges in developing
energy-efficient houses. The principles and best practices of the German Passive House Institute for Passive
House development, their application in Lithuanian climate conditions, specific Passive Houses built in Lithuania, and
their operational results are analyzed. The relevance of monitoring in validating the digital building model’s energy efficiency
and comfort results as a critical tool for energy-efficient design and of the built houses from assessed. This paper
aims to review the regulatory environment for architects working on energy-efficient homes and identify the main
objective factors that make this process difficult in Lithuania. In this article we also aimed to provide an overview of
the Passive House certification system as a third-party certification system for energy efficient buildings, its evolution,
and the place of Passive House in the context of energy efficient buildings in Lithuania. The study shows that although
the situation is improving, several obstacles have a significant impact on holding back the process of developing energy-
efficient homes, and their solution requires systematic work and much time, which creates a reasonable risk of not
meeting the EU and LT energy efficiency targets for buildings in time. We can also see that Passive Houses, built more
than a decade ago, are still topping the list of energy-efficient houses in Lithuania today, thanks to their uncompromising
rating system.
Diversity of land use restrictions impact on social life
Authors: PETRAKOVSKA Olga , MYKHALOVA Mariia MYKHALOVA
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the study is to investigate of diversity of land use restrictions and their impact on social
life. The analysis and synthesis, comparison and system methods were used during this study. The following tasks are
aimed to achieve the goal: to perform the analysis of land use restrictions diversity; to aggregate and structure the land
use restrictions; categorize the land use restrictions; to research the impact of land use restrictions on social life. The
classification of land use restrictions is proposed de-pends on different classification features. The results of the study
illustrate the need for further determination of the assessment of the impact of restrictions on social life.
Possibilities and limitations of terrestrial laser scanning for crack detection in building walls
Authors: STAŁOWSKA Paulina
Published: October 2023

The inspection of the technical condition of buildings is a highly significant part of the construction field. In
particular, symptoms such as cracks are indicators of poor technical conditions of buildings. Currently, technologies
that enable remote and non-destructive detection of defects are in great demand. One of these technologies is the Terrestrial
laser scanning (TLS) – method very popular in recent years and widely applied in civil engineering. Therefore,
surveys have been carried out that have identified the possibilities and limitations of TLS technology for detecting
cracks in the walls of buildings. All analyses and discussions were carried out using geometric and radiometric point
cloud information.
Isolation and characterization of 3- O-caffeoyloleanolic acid from Robinia pseudoacacia stem bark
Authors: Zarev Yancho
Published: October 2023

Robinia pseudoacacia, a deciduous tree native to North America, has various medicinal properties, including antioxidant, antitumour, diuretic and antispasmodic effects. The plant contains various bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and phenols. However, caution is advised as all parts of the plant, except the flowers, are poisonous due to the phytotoxin robinin and its glycoside. The bark, on the other hand, shows resistance to rot due to the antifungal compounds dihydrorobinetin and robinetin. This study focuses on the stem bark of R. pseudoacacia from Bulgaria, a widely distributed wild species. Using advanced chromatographic techniques, we isolated and identified 3-O-caffeoyloleanolic acid, a new compound in the genus Robinia and R. pseudoacacia. Structural characterization was performed by state-of-the-art spectroscopic methods, including 1H NMR, 13C NMR and 2D NMR (COSY, HSQC, HMBC), as well as by LC-HRESI-MS analysis.
Les « métamorphoses du politique » dans l’art contemporain de la Palestine post-Oslo
Authors: Slitine Marion
Published: October 2023

Cet article explore les reconfigurations des engagements de la génération d’artistes palestiniens, à l’aune de la période post-Oslo et de l’accroissement des flux culturels dans des mondes de l’art globalisés. Il s’agit d’étudier les « métamorphoses du politique » qui sont à l’œuvre chez cette jeunesse palestinienne, à travers le prisme des mobilisations artistiques de la nouvelle génération de plasticiens. S’appuyant sur une méthodologie interdisciplinaire, fondée principalement sur de l’observation participante effectuée lors d’une enquête ethnographique de plusieurs années (de 2011 à 2017), entre Ramallah, Gaza et Jérusalem, au cœur des mondes de l’art contemporain de Palestine, cet article traite dans un premier temps, de la manière dont les artistes déconstruisent le nationalisme et la question nationale dans leurs discours et leurs pratiques artistiques. Dans un deuxième temps, il étudie comment les artistes, en explorant de nouvelles questions, plus en phase avec le monde globalisé, contribuent à créer une « Palestine globale ». Enfin, l’article aborde comment la jeunesse créative palestinienne, en investiguant de nouveaux lieux du politique, participe à une redéfinition – plus intimisée – du politique.
Un plan Marche pour Bordeaux Métropole : La marche comme fil rouge de politiques publiques
Authors: Péron François
Published: October 2023

Le plan Marche, d’abord pour la ville puis pour l’ensemble de la métropole, permet de prendre en charge un mode actif sacrifié au profit du vélo jusqu’à récemment. Mais les particularités de la marche amènent à renouveler l’exercice du plan, en privilégiant une stratégie portée par une palette d’outils de développement de la marche en ville et non pas une cartographie fixant des objectifs de réalisation d’infrastructure.
Les défis de la gestion des cheminements dans les grands ensembles d’habitat social : entretien avec Amandine Mille
Authors: Mille Amandine , Monnet Jérôme
Published: October 2023

Dans cet entretien, Amandine Mille explique que les gestionnaires des ensembles d’habitat social ont la responsabilité effective de divers types d’espaces extérieurs, dont les usages sont hétérogènes. La gestion des cheminements y apparaît comme une question complexe qui implique d’autres acteurs avec lesquels le bailleur doit composer. En outre, les gestionnaires du bailleur, plus encore que les professionnels de la maîtrise d’ouvrage HLM, peinent à se détacher d’une approche des circulations piétonnes restreinte à la sécurité et à la maîtrise des flux.
La place de la marche dans la conception des espaces verts : le cas de New York
Authors: Chesneau Richard
Published: October 2023

À New York, les parcs ont été aménagés dès le 19 e  siècle pour offrir un accès à la nature en ville via les pratiques de marche récréative. La politique de création d’un système de parcs se poursuit depuis le 20 e  siècle avec la reconversion de friches industrielles ou portuaires. En restreignant l’usage des équipements culturels et les possibilités de voyage, la crise sanitaire du Covid-19 a renouvelé l’intérêt pour les espaces ouverts extérieurs propices à la marche.
Fractional integral associated with the Schrödinger operators on variable exponent space
Authors: Wang Huali , Li Ping
Published: October 2023

Let $ \mathcal{L} = -\Delta+V $ be the Schrödinger operators on $ \mathbb{R}^n $ with nonnegative potential $ V $ belonging to the reverse Hölder class $ RH_q $ for some $ q \geq \frac{n}{2} $. We prove the boundedness of fractional integral operator $ \mathcal{I}_\alpha $ related to the Schrödinger operators $ \mathcal{L} $ from strong and weak variable exponent Lebesgue spaces into suitable variable exponent Lipschitz type spaces.
El acueducto de “Els Arcs” de Manises (Valencia): hipótesis constructiva y cronológica
Authors: Marín-Sánchez Rafael , López González Concepción
Published: October 2023

El acueducto de “Els Arcs”, enclavado en el “barranco de Salt de l’Aigua”, en el término municipal de Manises (Valencia), es la mayor infraestructura hidráulica de estas características que se conserva en la Vega de Valencia. En los últimos 200 años, se le ha atribuido un posible origen romano, aunque sin el aval de fuentes escritas y estudios técnicos. En esta contribución se propone acotar con mayor rigor su antigüedad en el marco temporal de las últimas etapas de la dominación andalusí. Para ello y con la intención de paliar la escasez de referencias documentales, se ha intentado determinar las fases constructivas del acueducto desde una aproximación interdisciplinar que incorpora: el análisis de las fuentes escritas, incluidas las noticias indirectas sobre las crecidas del río, para intentar así datar los refuerzos y reconstrucciones de la obra; el estudio formal y metrológico; la caracterización técnica de sus fábricas y la identificación de posibles paralelos tipológicos. Para disponer de una información gráfica precisa, se realizó la toma de datos del acueducto con un escáner láser 3D y se complementó con su análisis parietal, mediante la observación directa.
La responsabilité de l’État dans les affections respiratoires des enfants victimes de la pollution de l’air
Authors: Diallo Amadou
Published: October 2023

Par deux jugements rendus le 16 juin 2023, le tribunal administratif de Paris a établi la responsabilité de l’État en raison de l’insuffisance des mesures entreprises pour réduire de manière significative les périodes de dépassement des valeurs limites de concentration de polluants dans l’atmosphère de la région Île-de-France. Les juges administratifs ont ouvert la voie aux versements d’indemnisations.
Knowledge and Product Involvement Influencing Diamond Wedding Ring Purchase Intention
Authors: Chaiinkam Teeranart , Zhang Pengfei , Boonroungrut Chinun , Eiamnate Nattawut
Published: October 2023

Diamond consumption is increasing on the Chinese mainland. To interact with their potential customer, many jewelry stores in Wuhan use offline advertising, with store flyers typically accessible in shopping streets or shopping malls. Store flyers are commonly used to advertise point of sale, new goods, in-shop promotions, and special store bargains. While diamond characteristics and information are presented in shop flyers, they are not included in the store's pitch. While the relationship between customer diamond awareness, product participation, and diamond wedding ring purchase intention might be influenced by those components. An interesting finding emerged. The target market's consumer culture is taken into consideration. Modern Wuhan people analyze product-related information on flyer, content phrasing on related advertising methods, as well as look, design, packaging, and presentation, and see advertisements as a reflection of the business and brand, as well as how they treat customers.
Where Is the Harm?
Authors: Malowa Rhoda , Abdulla Sharifa
Published: October 2023

The classification of some harmful cultural practices in Africa has been contested through assessment of their impact on health and violation of women's rights. Although this has been done through collection of data from women who are involved in the practices with heavy reliance on researcher's interpretations, the voice of the African women, specifically from Malawi, in classifying the practices as harmful remains silent in most of the literature. This chapter amplifies the voices, and explores lived experiences and perspectives of some Malawian women around labia minora elongation and Fisi. The chapter suggests some forms of colonial tendencies in the classification LME and Fisi as harmful cultural practices.
Proposed Methodological Framework for Assessing the Economic Value of Heritage Town and Local Economic Phenomena
Authors: Vinod Varsha , Sarkar Satyaki , Roy Supriyo
Published: October 2023

A historic town centers local economic activities and has a significant concentration of heritage structures. Such a place or historic core generally has a definite identity—a distinct townscape character worthy of preservation. It has been proven through several studies that cultural heritage has value and the ability to be a significant component of community development, provided it is properly maintained. This chapter aims to identify the prime movers of the heritage economy and utilize the potential of heritage towns to retain and enhance the role of heritage in its stakeholders' social and economic lives. Based on an extensive systematic literature review, the role of entrepreneurship in the heritage economy and various parameters that contribute to the economic assessment of heritage towns are explored. The proposed methodological framework contributes to identifying techniques for assessing the economic value of heritage towns for local economic development.
Community's Attitude Towards the Development of Cultural and Heritage Tourism
Authors: Singh Amrik , Supina Supina
Published: October 2023

Tourism, heritage, and culture are widely recognized as significant catalysts for economic development in various regions across the globe. Their significant contribution to fostering a thorough understanding of their rich diversity greatly enhances regional cultures. Cultural tourism is an inherent aspect of cultural heritage. Tourism possesses the capacity to generate substantial revenue for the purpose of environmental conservation while also bestowing economic significance on cultural heritage. Culture and heritage encompass various aspects such as values, beliefs, art, monuments, constructions, and other elements, which collectively serve as a manifestation of a nation's identity and integrity. The proposed chapter will discuss the emergence of cultural and heritage tourism, the cultural and heritage tourism development of six regional commissions by UNWTO, the Challenges and issues of the cultural and heritage tourism development, and the future trends of cultural and heritage tourism.
Nurturing the Human Capital
Authors: Bhaumik Sarani , Bhattacharyya Sreeparna , Bhowmick Sarbari
Published: October 2023

Tourism, as well as ICH, boosts the country's economy. Humans are the most significant aspect of intangible cultural assets and tourism, because other resources cannot meet goals and many factors influence institution development. The purposes of the current study are twofold, i.e., to explore the role of human resources in the preservation of intangible cultural heritage and to examine the process of maintaining and developing skilled and efficient human resources in the sustenance of ICH. To collect data, the articles from databases were searched using keywords and ultimately sixteen articles were reviewed and analyzed. The study findings suggested that unlike tangible heritage, which can be physically touched, intangible cultural heritage is more difficult to preserve. It is being neglected due to a lack of government initiative as well as other social or financial factors. Due to the host community's lack of skill, as a result of inadequate training, the potential for human resource development is also being overlooked. Training guidelines can be prepared for maintaining ICH.
Smart Cities
Authors: Fuentes-Penna Alejandro , Cardenas Raúl Gomez
Published: October 2023

Globalization driven by the development of information and communication technologies has triggered a context of competition and competitiveness in all areas of social and economic life. Smart cities have taken advantage of this situation to generate new conditions in health and employment. However, it is important to identify the needs of the population in smart cities to reduce poverty rates and the consequences that could be generated in the context of social life. Currently, several smart cities have proposed different ways to reduce poverty rates, so this chapter aims to analyze the poverty scenario in smart cities, raising questions such as Will it be possible to build smart jobs to maintain competitiveness in the global context and strengthen local development? What competitiveness alternatives can be used in the face of technological development in smart cities? What treatment do smart cities give to poverty areas seeking to incorporate them into urban and technological development?
Tools and Technologies for Smart Education in Sustainable Smart Cities
Authors: Barrera-Cámara Ricardo A. , Fuentes-Penna Alejandro , Bernabe-Loranca Maria Beatriz
Published: October 2023

In recent years, as a result of the recent events that humanity has experienced due to the arrival of the pandemic situation by COVID-19, it has led to the increase in the use of various information and communication technologies, changes in various limits related to the way of interacting, work, learn, and teach. Collaborative tools, smart boards, educational platforms, massive courses, web development platforms, and the internet of things are examples of some technologies that support education. The purpose of this section is to present various technologies or tools that can support education in sustainable and sustainable cities.
The Effect of Electrode Voltage on Acetylene Plasma Deposition Particles during the Preparation of PECVD Carbon Film Based on PIC-MCC Simulation
Authors: Che Ju , Yi Pei Yun , Deng Yu Jun , Peng Lin Fa , Lai Xin Min
Published: October 2023

At present, the preparation of conductive and corrosion-resistant carbon coatings by plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) has received extensive research. In this paper, the acetylene plasma model was established by using the Particle in Cell/Monte Carlo method (PIC/MCC) to study the influence of different electrode voltages on the composition and particle energy of deposited particles, and explore the corresponding relationship between acetylene gas and deposited particles. The results show that increasing the electrode voltage can reduce the density of acetylene particles in the plasma, increase the ionization rate of acetylene, and reduce the particle density of C2 and CH groups. The energies of C2H2 and CH particles increase with the increase of voltage, while the energies of C2 and H particles are basically stable and not affected by the voltage. Keywords: PECVD, PIC/MCC, carbon film, electrode voltage, acetylene plasma, deposition particles.
Antibacterial Activity Edible Coating of Jackfruit Seed Starch and Alginate Incorporated with ZnO Nanoparticles Applied to Cherry Tomatoes
Authors: Mahardiani Lina , Riyaz Saputri Nila
Published: October 2023

Cherry tomatoes have many health benefits and have high economic value. However, cherry tomatoes are perishable and short lived. To protect and maintain the quality of cherry tomatoes, you can apply an edible coating. The materials used in this study were jackfruit seed starch, alginate, and ZnO nanoparticles. This study aims to determine the effect of edible coating on jackfruit seed starch and alginate incorporating ZnO nanoparticles applied to cherry tomatoes in terms of antibacterial activity and shelf life. Variations in the treatment in this study were edible coating materials for jackfruit seed starch and alginate, and the concentration of ZnO nanoparticles (0%; 5%; 10%; 15%). Antibacterial activity was analyzed against E. coli and S. aureus bacteria. The results showed that the edible coating of jackfruit seed starch with 10% and 15% ZnO nanoparticles incorporation was able to form an inhibition zone against E. coli bacteria, while the 5%, 10%, and 15% ZnO nanoparticle variations were able to form an inhibition zone against S bacteria. aureus. In edible coating alginate with 15% ZnO nanoparticles incorporation was able to form an inhibition zone against E. coli bacteria, whereas in all variations of ZnO nanoparticles it was able to form an inhibition zone against S. aureus bacteria. The addition of ZnO nanoparticles proved the formation of a larger bacterial inhibition zone compared to edible coatings without ZnO nanoparticles. The results also showed that cherry tomatoes coated with an edible coating of jackfruit seed starch and alginate with a variation of ZnO nanoparticles had a longer shelf life compared to cherry tomatoes that were not coated with an edible coating.
A Review on Oil-Soluble Polyisobutylene-Based Dispersant for Colloidal Stabilization
Authors: Rahman Amir Muhammad Noh Amin Abdul , Kei Yoong Zhi , Ariffin Azlan , Shafiq Mohamad Danial
Published: October 2023

Oil soluble polymeric-based dispersants have been extensively used in engine oil lubrication formulation due to their inherent properties, such as modifiable viscosity, compatibility, and effectiveness. However, the underlying mechanism of how the dispersant stabilizes soot particles in engine oil is still not fully understood, and discovering this mechanism is crucial for engine oil formulation technology. This review discusses the interactions between colloidal particles induced by two PIBSA-derived dispersants, namely PIBSI and PIBSAE. The effectiveness of these dispersants in stabilizing colloidal particles in oil systems depends on the chemical functional groups present on the main chain. The spectrum of colloidal interactions, ranging from Derjaguin, Landau, Verwey and Overbeek (DLVO) to non-DLVO theory, is predominantly influenced by the equilibrium between dispersant concentration and the overall system viscosity. This phenomenon can eventually reverse colloidal stabilization and result in more serious issues, such as engine wear and tear.
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Authors: Thevanesam Vasanthi
Published: October 2023

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Pressure at infinity and strong positive recurrence in negative curvature
Authors: Gouëzel Sébastien , Schapira Barbara , Tapie Samuel
Published: October 2023

In the context of geodesic flows of noncompact negatively curved manifolds, we propose three different definitions of entropy and pressure at infinity, through growth of periodic orbits, critical exponents of Poincaré series, and entropy (pressure) of invariant measures. We show that these notions coincide. Thanks to these entropy and pressure at infinity, we investigate thoroughly the notion of strong positive recurrence in this geometric context. A potential is said to be strongly positively recurrent when its pressure at infinity is strictly smaller than the full topological pressure. We show, in particular, that if a potential is strongly positively recurrent, then it admits a finite Gibbs measure. We also provide easy criteria allowing to build such strong positively recurrent potentials and many examples.
Progress on traditional Chinese medicine in improving hepatic fibrosis through inhibiting oxidative stress
Authors: Li Zhen , Zhu Jun-Feng , Ouyang Hao
Published: October 2023

Patients with liver cirrhosis are advised to limit their sodium consumption to control excessive fluid accumulation. Salt is the most common form in which sodium is consumed daily. Consequently, various recommendations urge patients to limit salt intake. However, there is a lack of consistency regarding salt restriction across the guidelines. Moreover, there is conflicting evidence regarding the efficacy of salt restriction in the treatment of ascites. Numerous studies have shown that there is no difference in ascites control between patients with restriction of salt intake and those without restriction. Moreover, patients with cirrhosis may have several negative effects from consuming too little salt, although there are no recommendations on the lower limit of salt intake. Sodium is necessary to maintain the extracellular fluid volume; hence, excessive salt restriction can result in volume contraction, which could negatively impact kidney function in a cirrhotic patient. Salt restriction in cirrhotic patients can also compromise nutrient intake, which can have a negative impact on the overall outcome. There is insufficient evidence to recommend restricted salt intake for all patients with cirrhosis, including those with severe hyponatremia. The existing guidelines on salt restriction do not consider the salt sensitivity of patients; their nutritional state, volume status and sodium storage sites; and the risk of hypochloremia. This opinion article aims to critically analyze the existing literature with regard to salt recommendations for patients with liver cirrhosis and identify potential knowledge gaps that call for further research.
Effects of Hydrocarbon with Different Ignition Properties and Hydrogen Blended Fuels on Autoignition and Combustion in an IC Engine
Authors: Kuwabara Kenta , MANABE YUSUKE , Mito Shinji , YAMAGIWA REO , Yamaguchi Takahiro , Yoshihara Shintaro , MIYAMOTO Sekai , Iijima Akira
Published: October 2023

Hydrogen has attracted attention as one of the key fuels for making internal combustion engines carbon neutral. However, the combustion characteristics of hydrogen differ greatly from those of conventionally used hydrocarbons. Therefore, in order to develop next-generation internal combustion engines that operate on hydrogen, it is first necessary to have a thorough understanding of the combustion characteristics of hydrogen. Engines that can take maximum advantage of those characteristics should be developed on the basis of that knowledge. Toward that end, the purpose of this study was to investigate the fundamental combustion characteristics of hydrogen in a test engine. This paper presents the results of an investigation of the effects on low-temperature oxidation reactions and autoignition when hydrogen was blended into dimethyl ether (DME) [1, 2], a gaseous hydrocarbon fuel. Combustion experiments were conducted using a single-cylinder engine, and chemical kinetic simulations were performed. The experiments and simulations were carried out under homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) conditions in order to investigate the fundamental reaction characteristics of DME and hydrogen. In the experiments, the input heat energy of hydrogen was increased while keeping that of DME constant so as to examine how blending with hydrogen would affect the reaction and combustion characteristics of DME. Chemical kinetic simulations were performed with Chemkin-Pro software to investigate the reaction kinetics of the experimental results. The results revealed that the ignition and combustion characteristics of the blended fuels used in the test engine were markedly different from those of hydrocarbon fuels because the reaction temperature region of hydrogen differed greatly from that of the latter fuels.
Measurement of Liquid Fuel Film Attached to the Wall in a Port Fueled SI Gasoline Engine
Authors: Kuboyama Tatsuya , Yoshihashi Tsukasa , Moriyoshi Yasuo , Nakabeppu Osamu , Takayama Satoshi
Published: October 2023

Liquid fuel attached to the wall surface of the intake port, the piston and the combustion chamber is one of the main causes of the unburned hydrocarbon emissions from a port fueled SI engine, especially during transient operations. To investigate the liquid fuel film formation process and fuel film behavior during transient operation is essential to reduce exhaust emissions in real driving operations, including cold start operations. Optical techniques have been often applied to measure the fuel film in conventional reports, however, it is difficult to apply those previous techniques to actual engines during transient operations. In this study, using MEMS technique, a novel capacitance sensor has been developed to detect liquid fuel film formation and evaporation processes in actual engines. A resistance temperature detector (RTD) was also constructed on the MEMS sensor with the capacitance sensor to measure the sensor surface temperature. The response and the sensitivity of the developed sensor were examined at the atmospheric conditions at first. As a result, it was found that though the sensor shows less sensitivity to pure commercial gasoline, it has enough sensitivity to gasoline fuel containing 20% ethanol (E20 gasoline). After the sensitivity test, the sensor was installed into the intake pipe of the single cylinder engine and examined to detect the liquid fuel film on the wall of the intake pipe. The engine was operated at a constant speed of 2000 rpm with E20 gasoline fuel. The sensor performed well during the engine operation, and the liquid fuel impingement and evaporation process could be monitored.
Reproducing the Motorcycle Equation of Motion with Lumped Stiffness on Multi-Body Dynamics Model
Authors: Terayama Takashi , Yamaguchi Shota , Kitagawa Hiroshi , Yabe Noboru
Published: October 2023

A new simulation model for motorcycle motion is presented. The model was reproduced the equation of motion which called 10 degrees of freedom (10-DoF) motorcycle model using multi-body dynamics. There are some good reasons to reconstruct equation model by multi-body dynamics, because computer technology helped development of tools which is versatile to expand model. Straight line stability characteristics of motorcycle have been studied by using an equation of motion model for a long time. This model was originally developed by Sharp as a 4-DoF model, later Aoki developed 10-DoF model by adding 6-DoF to take frame stiffness into account. The eigenvalues of the Weave and Wobble mode showed some disagreement between the equation of motion model and the new multi-body dynamics model. The frame lateral bending is represented by the “equilibrium of lateral force” in the 10-DoF equation of motion. It turned out that “lateral force at bending Point” was not expressed in the equation. To make them equivalent, the expression of the equilibrium was changed from “Lateral force” to “moments around bending point”. As a result of this modification, the multi-body dynamics model showed good agreement with equation of motion model.
MCH(metylcyclohexane) Blended Fuel for Diesel Engine
Authors: Uehara Takuma , Tanaka Junya
Published: October 2023

Currently, even the small diesel engines are required to reduce CO2 emissions toward carbon-neutral society. One of the methods to realize this would be to use alternative fuels. Therefore, this research focuses on a liquid which is called MCH (Methylcyclohexane), it is expected as one of the "hydrogen carriers" that can transport hydrogen from foreign country efficiently. MCH is produced overseas by adding hydrogen to the toluene, and the hydrogen is extracted after transport to the destination. However, there is significant energy loss in extracting hydrogen process from MCH [1]. Therefore, it would be more hydrogen efficient use through MCH as fuel for the small diesel engines directly, rather than for power generation by extracting hydrogen, since it does not have that significant energy loss of MCH blended fuel in this research. MCH also has high potential for use as fuel, because it has sufficient calorific value on its own, it has low viscosity, it can be stored at room temperature and pressure, and it can use existing petroleum infrastructure [2, 3]. Moreover, MCH is low carbon number compared with the diesel fuel, it has the potential for reducing CO2 emission from the small diesel engines. In this research, engine tests are conducted with MCH blended with the diesel fuel, and it will be reported the fundamental engine test as indicator diagram and thermal efficiency and CO, HC, smoke emissions. MCH would be applied to the diesel engine without any adjusting of itself. The results have been mentioned that the blending rate of MCH with 10% volume would be appropriate for the performance of the small diesel engine.
CCBS- Continuous Control of Binary Oxygen Sensor, Enhancing Control and Efficiency
Authors: Vijaykumar Srikanth , Karpin Andrew
Published: October 2023

Oxygen sensors are used in combustion engines to determine the air/fuel ratio. Binary type lambda sensors offer high precision determination of lambda values close to stoichiometric combustion conditions (λ=1). While the wide band oxygen sensor allows for measurement of oxygen concentration over a wide range (λ = 0.7 to 16). While it is beneficial to use wide band sensors for all applications, binary sensors are preferred in 2Wheelers and Off road applications due to cost and size of sensor. Additional ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) and complex control software in engine control unit is not required to run a binary sensor. CCBS (continuous control of binary type sensor) allows a specific Bosch binary type sensor to linearize the sensor characteristic line and allow for closed loop fuel operation between λ =0.85 to 0.98. This results in a wider closed loop lambda operation during component protection zone of the engine. The sensor also, showed acceptable usage for catalyst monitoring in a lean operation zone. This software-based solution does not require any additional hardware on the vehicle, thus providing all the benefits at a reduced cost compared to a wide band sensor. This can be applied to various market segments including off-road, on-road, small, and large engines. Improved precision using active catalyst monitoring results in cost savings of catalysts and reduced calibration efforts. The software platform is flexible allowing the ability to choose binary control or continuous control or use a combination of both. Overall, the CCBS technology represents a significant improvement in precision control for engines and provides a practical solution for optimizing engine performance while reducing costs.
Development of Direct Injection Technology for Motorcycle Gasoline Engine
Authors: Saitou Masahito , Hisano Atsushi , Sakurai Yota , Matsuda Yoshimoto , ichi Satoaki
Published: October 2023

The authors developed a gasoline engine that combined direct injection and port fuel injection in order to improve fuel economy for motorcycles. Compared to passenger car engines, motorcycle engines generally have smaller displacement and operate at higher engine speed, so the bore and stroke are generally smaller than those of passenger cars. Therefore, the direct injection spray characteristics optimized for small bore and stroke were selected to reduce fuel adhesion to various parts of the combustion chamber wall. In addition, this engine employed the high tumble intake port that can both strengthen turbulence intensity and suppress the decrease in volumetric efficiency to a lower level. Also, stratification of air-fuel mixture and split injection were employed for reducing catalyst warm-up time and soot. The results showed that excellent fuel economy was achieved without sacrificing engine output performance while meeting emissions regulations.
Establishment of a prediction model for prehospital return of spontaneous circulation in out-of-hospital patients with cardiac arrest
Authors: Wang Jing-Jing , Zhou Qiang , Huang Zhen-Hua , Han Yong , Qin Chong-Zhen , Chen Zhong-Qing , Xiao Xiao-Yong , Deng Zhe
Published: October 2023

The rise in incidence rates of invasive candidiasis warrants an increase in attention and efforts toward preventing and treating this virulent infection. Cardiac involvement is one of the most feared sequelae and has a poor prognosis. Despite the introduction of several novel antifungal agents over the past quarter century, complications and mortality rates due to Candida endocarditis have remained high. Although fungal endocarditis has a mechanism similar to bacterial endocarditis, no specific diagnostic criteria or algorithm exists to help guide its management. Furthermore, recent data has questioned the current guidelines recommending a combined approach of antifungal agents with surgical valve or indwelling prostheses removal. With the emergence of multidrug-resistant Candida auris , a focus on improved prophylactic measures and management strategies is necessary.
What a Month without Social Media Taught Me about my Everyday Life: Auto-ethnographic Experiment
Authors: Laptsenak Yuliya
Published: October 2023

The article explores the influence of social media on everyday life through the lenses of the sociology of everyday life and symbolic interactionism. The increased social media consumption in post-pandemic society has become a trending topic – both in media and academia. Not only a consequence of COVID-19 restrictions, but also an example of omnipresent megatrend of digitalisation, social media use is on the rise across the globe, getting more and more account users every year. It is one of the most fast-growing technologies of the XXI century, now representing an attractive USD 39.7 billion market size, where careers in social media got into CNN’s ranking of 100 Best Jobs in America. Thus, social media represents a definite research interest for a sociologist, as basically, a great deal of interactions in society happen online nowadays.