bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Endomarketing as a tool for excellence: A case study of a hotel in João Pessoa – PB
Authors: Brambilla Adriana , Santos Emily Alana Lourenço dos
Published: March 2023

Endomarketing is a valuable management tool in many enterprises, including the hotel industry. This article presents the results of a case study whose goal was to analyze  Endomarketing in a  hotel located in João Pessoa-PB. The research design was exploratory and descriptive, with quantitative and qualitative approaches, through the application of a questionnaire to the employees in the reception, food and beverage, governance, and maintenance sectors who have direct contact with the services provided to the final consumer, and an interview with the general manager responsible for the equipment studied, to find out his perception of Endomarketing. To protect the respondents’ confidentiality, the enterprise studied was given the fictitious name of Maré Hotels. This accommodation establishment was chosen because it carries out marketing and is commercially recognized work in area of hotel management. The results show that even though the company is stable and well-known, some aspects can be improved; it was also understood the employees are satisfied in terms of corporate communication and professional recognition.
City Alta Walking Trail: An analysis in light of the cultural heritage of the city of João Pessoa/PB
Authors: Guilherme Francinete da Silva , Melo Alessandra Souza Queiroz
Published: March 2023

The City Alta Walking Trail was first launched in 2008, to commemorate the first year of listed status of the historic center of the city of João Pessoa/Paraíba. The walking trail took in key points marking the history of the city, but over time, it fell into disuse. In view of the importance of the walking trail for preserving the material and immaterial cultural heritage of João Pessoa/PB, this work describes the historical heritage that can be seen along the trail, and assesses the feasibility of reestablishing the trail project. This work was developed based on documentary and bibliographic research.  It is qualitative, and exploratory in character, and involved field research. Analyzing the landmarks along the trail, it was seen that these points were drastically decreased in number. But the material heritage of the city is of historical importance, with the potential to develop tourism in this segment. In order to reestablish the walking trail, improvements must be made to the attractions, understanding the benefits for the city and the population.
ABOUT NECESSITY OF DEVELOPMENT LEGAL REGELATION SOME ASPECTS OF ELECTORAL LAW
Authors: Kovalenko A.S.
Published: March 2023

The article deals with some aspects of electoral law, which were substantially changed in the 2022 year.They are: institute of member of the election commission with the right of advisory vote, the principle ofopenness and publicity, digitalization of the electoral process. The author tells us about changes in regionaland municipal law when local self-government bodies decided to change electoral system in municipalelections. In this purpose the author analyses their and federal law and make conclusions about necessityof correction some legal gap.The author concludes that these legal cases become a sphere of using legal fictions
HISTORICAL AND LEGAL AND COMPARATIVE ASPECTS OF COUNTERING EXTREMISM
Authors: Starodubtseva M.A.
Published: March 2023

The article provides a study of the retrospective of the emergence and formation of an understandingof extremism. The author refers to the etymology of the very concept of “extremism”. The term “extremism”originates from the Latin word “extremus”, which in translation into Russian means “extreme, excessive”,going beyond the established limits and norms. Based on etymology, extremism can be interpreted as acommitment to extreme views, methods of action. Already in the period of the Ancient World and throughoutthe main stages of history, situations arose in which certain categories of people were ready to violate andviolate existing norms in order to achieve their goals and ideals, while applying measures prohibited by anypublic regulator. In fact, this is what will be called terrorism much later.In political, sociological, journalistic literature, the concepts of “terror”, “terrorism” and “terrorist act”are most often proposed to be used as synonyms. Synonymization in this case is convenient in a utilitariansense, but becomes an obstacle in terms of methodology. Based on etymology, any act of violence can beinterpreted as terrorism only if it pursues the goal of intimidation. But from the point of determining thesubject and object of such crimes, synonymization does not take into account the specific situation in whichthe specified crime is committed. Hence, when considering the history of extremism, as the author notes,it is necessary to trace the change in the interpretation of the term “extremism” at different stages of thedevelopment of society.
COMPARISON OF VELCOITY CONTROL MODELS IN CASE OF MERGING OF TWO SHORT VEHICLE PLATOONS
Authors: Kita Eisuke , Yoshida Yuki , Tamaki Tatsuhiro
Published: March 2023

In this study, the velocity control models of self-driving vehicles in vehicle platoons are studied when two platoons of two vehicles merge to one platoon. The velocity control is defined by means of the vehicle following models including vehicle-to-vehicle distance and the velocity differences. The model parameters are designed to minimize the three types of objective functions. Three objective functions are summarized as follows; the first is related to the overshoot of velocity, the second is to the vehicle-to-vehicle distance and the third is to the vehicle-to-vehicle distance and the acceleration. The effectiveness of models is compared in the experiment of LEGO MINDSTORM EV3. The results show that the objective function related to the velocity suppresses the excess amount of velocity and tends to be slow response, and that the objective function related to vehicle-to-vehicle distance produces a large excess amount and, however, shows a quick response result. Therefore, the parameters determined from the second and the third objective functions are better than that from the first one.
LEADERS OF TOMORROW: STATUS AND OUTLOOK OF BIM IMPLEMENTATION AMONG YOUNG QUANTITY SURVEYORS
Authors: Adekunle Samuel Adeniyi , Aigbavboa Clinton , Ejohwomu Obuks , Thwala Wellington D , Aliu John
Published: March 2023

Studies on BIM have taken the front burner in the construction industry globally. However, studies have shown that the global south is behind in the adoption level. Most previous studies on BIM focused on varied populations as respondents in the global south. To this end, this study set out exclusively to investigate the BIM consciousness among young quantity surveyors (YQS). The data collection instrument was shared online on all young quantity surveyors forum (YQSF) platforms to gain access and administer the research instrument to all young quantity surveyors. The result revealed a high level of consciousness among the YQS. The popular BIM tool among respondents is Revit; other softwares are Naviswork, Tekla structure, Exactal CostX and Buildsoft cubit. However, respondents can only operate Revit, Navisworks and Mb3. If the current trend prevails, the future of the Quantity surveying profession in the digital age is promising. The study recommends a systematic introduction of BIM in the school curriculum adoption of BIM by QS firms, among others. Other stakeholders like the NIQS must intentionally support the young QS to be adequately prepared for the technological revolution currently being experienced in the construction industry globally.
ANALYZING THE INTERDEPENDENCES OF CLAIM CAUSES IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Authors: Likhitruangsilp Veerasak , Ioannou Photios G. , Van Sang Quang
Published: March 2023

Construction claims are inevitable and often lead to an adverse impact on project performances and project participants’ satisfaction. Understanding claim causes and their interdependences is imperative for effective claim management. Most previous studies have mainly focused on identifying and analyzing claim causes individually by ignoring their interdependences. As a result, their causation, interaction, and consequence were not characterized realistically. This paper analyzes the interdependences of the claim causes in construction projects by using interpretative structural modeling (ISM). Relevant literature and experts’ opinions were compiled and analyzed to identify the potential causes of construction claims initiated by construction contractors against project owners. To examine the interdependences among these claim causes, a model was formulated based on the experts’ judgment through a structured questionnaire. The model represents a two-level hierarchy of the identified claim causes and their interdependences. This model provides a deeper insight into how construction claim causes interact with one another. The results can help construction practitioners manage their claims more efficiently by controlling possible claim causes and thereby mitigating their impacts.
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF MARBLE DUST CONCRETE IN ARTIFICIAL SEA WATER
Authors: Agrawal Nikhil Santoshkumar , Srivastava Anshuman , Singh Manpreet , Khapre Rajendra
Published: March 2023

This study investigates the importance of marble dust (MD) containing concrete in artificial sea water, the use of marble dust as a partial substitute of cement in concrete mix with water binder ratio as 0.45. The proportion of substitution of marble dust with cement is ranging from 2.5% & 5% by cement weights were evaluated. The objective of the study is curing of concrete specimens containing marble dust in normal water and artificial sea water (ASW). Artificial sea water was prepared by using various chemicals compositions in normal water. Cube specimens were kept in artificial sea water of salt concentration 20N for the period of 7 days, 28 days and compressive strength was determined. Compressive strength test was performed to investigate in marble dust concrete (MDC) in artificial sea water (ASW) on strength development of concrete in coastal areas. The result of this study is revealed that substitution of marble dust significantly improved the quality of concrete with respect to its compressive strength in artificial sea water.
XRD INVESTIGATIONS ON COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN OF UHPC SUBJECTED TO VARIOUS CURING TECHNIQUES
Authors: Haroon Aysha , Hemalatha T.
Published: March 2023

Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is a relatively novel structural material which can be regarded as an advanced cementitious material with great stiffness, very high mechanical strength, and, extraordinary toughness in a broad sense. Even after cracking, the existence of tiny steel fibers confers the capacity to withstand deformations and, resist flexural and tensile stresses. Curing procedure is a key characteristic to enrich the qualities of the toughened concrete due to the inclusion of the mineral admixtures and a small water to binder ratio. If the process of curing is flawlessly completed, properties such as durability, volume stability, water tightness, strength, abrasion resistance, and resistance to freezing and thawing is highly enhanced. The impact of conventional water curing, hot air curing and, steam curing on the compressive strength of UHPC is explored in this study. UHPC cubes of side 70 mm are cast and the samples are subjected to water curing at 25°C, steam curing at 70°C temperature and, 75% RH and, hot air curing at 200°C. The cured samples are tested for compressive strength at different ages. The powders acquired after crushing the cubes are used for X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies. The variation in the compressive strength when subjected to different types of curing is analyzed using XRD studies, based on the products formed during hydration.
AUTONOMOUS ROBOTIC SYSTEMS FOR PIPE INSPECTION USING MAPPING AND NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
Authors: Hamoush Sameer , El-SHERIF HOSSAMELDIN , Yi Sun , LI XINGGUANG , Megri Ahmed
Published: March 2023

This paper presents the development of a mapping and nondestructive technique (NDT) for the assessment of concrete pipeline networks. It focuses on the inspection of open-end culverts and storm drain systems using sensor networks. The network consists of 3D Lidar/3D camera/radar with NDT sensors. These sensors are mounted on autonomous vehicles that are set to reduce the extent of human operator involvement through intelligent control algorithms. More accurate remote monitoring is achieved by using smart robots and sensor networks equipped with advanced AI-based techniques. In the systems, ground robots are used with onboard sensing to enable environmental observation. The ground robots have the capability of remote communication, teleoperation, and the transmission of collected data. Effective automated mapping requires the flexibility to allow real-time changes in planning to accommodate unmodeled/unexpected uncertainties and disturbances. The autonomous system can be used repeatedly with reduced cost, primarily for maintenance. In addition, making the process autonomous can reduce the risk to human inspectors and save time during inspections. Also, it can be operated by personnel who require less training to obtain the data than standard inspection processes. The developed technology is demonstrated by actual field and lab testing. It provides accurate assessment tools for underground pipeline networks.
STRUCTURE ROBUSTNESS AGAINST PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE DUE TO UNFORESEEABLE EVENTS
Authors: El-Metwally Salah El-Din E. , El-Zoughiby Mohamed E. , El-Demerdash Waleed E.
Published: March 2023

A robust structure will survive and remain serviceable during its design life where unforeseeable events or attacks are likely to occur. Examples of such unforeseeable events are: change of use; sudden and large settlements of supports; extreme impact; war; fire; extreme wind; catastrophic events, etc. Two case studies are presented in this paper, a multi-story flat plate building subjected to column loss and a cable-stayed bridge subjected to cable(s) loss, in order demonstrate such a role of robustness. The finite element method considering both material and geometric nonlinearity, with the aid of the software ABAQUS, is employed in this study to perform both static and dynamic analysis of the relevant structures. The two examples reveal how robustness can prevent progressive collapse of structures due to unforeseeable events. The flat plate building with continuous bottom reinforcement could survive column loss. The system robustness enabled the cable-stayed bridge to survive cable(s) loss.
DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR OF A RC COLUMN UNDER AXIAL-LATERAL IMPACT
Authors: Savin Sergey Yu. , Fedorova Natalia V.
Published: March 2023

The analysis of the collapses of buildings and structures that have occurred in recent decades, as well as the results of experimental studies, shows that a sudden failure of a column of the load-bearing system of a building leads to dynamic effect on structures adjacent to the site of initial local destruction. In this case, the columns adjacent to the site of the initial local destruction can be subjected to the simultaneous action of the axial shock loading and the lateral displacement of the support nodes. In this regard, the subject of the paper is the dynamic behavior of a reinforced concrete column under axial-lateral impact. The paper proposes an analytical solution to the differential equation of the axial-lateral buckling of a reinforced concrete column under accidental impact caused by a sudden structural transformation of the load-bearing system. Nonlinear behavior of material and energy dissipation due to damping have been considered. As a criterion for the bearing capacity assessment, the achievement of zero resistance is accepted, i.e., the ability of cross-section to resist the increment of forces along the height of the column. The results of numerical modeling are compared with the experimental data for lateral displacement obtained by the authors for the model of a two-story reinforced concrete frame with slender columns. The obtained analytical solution allows approximate evaluation the progressive collapse behavior of eccentrically compressed reinforced concrete columns.
GFRP REINFORCED INVERTED T BEAMS: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Authors: Yakout Amina , El-Ariss Bilal , El Maaddawy Tamer
Published: March 2023

The shear behavior of four Inverted T beam specimens totally reinforced with GFRP (glass fiber reinforced polymer) transverse and flexural reinforcement is presented to analyze the effects of transverse reinforcement spacing and flexural reinforcement ratio on the beam structural performance. All beams had a span-to-depth ratio of 1.4. Main parameters comprised GFRP flexural reinforcement ratio of 2.5 and 4 times the balance reinforcement ratio and stirrups spacing of 75 and 120 mm. The load-displacement curves and the load-strain results of the stirrups and flexural reinforcement are reported in detail. Increasing the transverse reinforcement area notably improved both the loadcarrying capacity and the stiffness of the beams. Similarly, the ductility and capacity were upgraded when the flexure reinforcement ratio of the beams was increased. It can be concluded that increasing the transverse reinforcement area and flexural reinforcement ratio substantially improved the structural safety and crack control of the inverted T beams.
Development of AHP-embedded Deng’s hybrid MCDM model in micro-EDM using carbon-coated electrode
Authors: Pham Van Dong , Huu Phan Nguyen , Minh Nguyen Duc
Published: March 2023

The use of thin film-coated micro-tool electrode introduced a new technical solution to bring the best technical–economic efficiency in the field of non-conventional machining processes. Multi-objective optimization of process parameters in micro-electrical discharge machining (EDM) is very limited with the help of thin film-coated micro-tool, which brought benefits for the industry. In this research work, the technological parameters such as voltage (V), spindle rotation, and capacitance (C) in micro-EDM using carbon-coated electrode were optimized, and Z-coordinate depth of cut and tool wear rate were selected as response variables. Taguchi is combined with Deng’s method to solve this multi-objective decision problem. The results showed that Taguchi–Deng’s method is the right solution for multi-target decision in micro-EDM using the coated electrode. C is the strongest influence on optimal efficiency, and it is the smallest with V. The machining quality under optimal conditions is improved.
The Epipalaeolithic–Neolithic transition in north-eastern Iran: zooarchaeological evidence from the southern shores of the Caspian Sea
Authors: de Groene Donna , Fazeli Nashli Hassan , Matthews Roger
Published: March 2023

In Iran, studies of the transition from hunting and gathering to farming and herding have focused on early developments in the Zagros Mountains. Here, the authors present new zooarchaeological data from Hotu Cave, which throw light on sheep/goat management and domestication during the Epipalaeolithic–Neolithic transition on the southern shores of the Caspian Sea. Gazelle dominate the Epipalaeolithic levels, while sheep/goat are most abundant in the Neolithic. Large quantities of perinatal sheep/goat remains from the Early Neolithic indicate that these animals were actively managed in or close to the cave. The results point towards the importance in Iran of local developments beyond the Zagros, adding nuance to the general model of domestication in South-west Asia.
Moral Injury - A Window into Damaging and Injurious Contexts
Authors: Fuertes Marianela
Published: March 2023

Moral Injury is a concept developing in psychology literature to review the impact of war on veterans and has especially focused on individual symptoms and finding clear diagnosis tools. This paper explores the connection between moral injury and the context in which they occur, a relationship that provides valuable understanding about the experience, but also the systemic factors that increase the vulnerability. The article begins by setting the groundwork for the discussion and introducing moral injury and its associate concepts. Part two explores the institutional dimension of moral injury and how an individual's professions can contribute to the injury. Part three proposes how moral injury insights can be implemented as guiding principles within peace and security, and particularly in peacekeeping missions. The final conclusion points to the context and the institutional system as the frame where personal reaction, values and systemic influences combine to produce moral injury. Therefore, looking for solutions to prevent and treat moral injury must acknowledge the true roots causes of distress that is not part of individualistic pathologizing mental health diagnosis.
The Practical Exploration of Life-oriented Chemistry Teaching in Senior High School from the Perspective of “Internet +”
Authors: Yuan Suojun
Published: March 2023

The implementation of life-oriented teaching has gained significant attention in the field of education. In the era of “Internet +”, education and teaching must make full use of its advantages to promote innovation and reform in education. The use of internet tools and thinking in chemistry teaching can optimize educational activities, align with contemporary students’ cognitive requirements, and bring chemistry closer to the times and life. This paper adopts the literature research method to analyze and summarize relevant literature on “Internet + Education” and “life-oriented teaching”, and then applies the findings to explore the application of “Internet +” in high school chemistry teaching. The paper is divided into three parts. The first part is a theoretical research that introduces the selected topic’s background and current status through relevant literature and materials. The second part systematically analyzes and summarizes the specific application of “Internet +” in teaching and the infiltration path of the concept of life in high school chemistry teaching based on existing research. The third part is the empirical research part, which carries out specific case design and preliminary implementation to analyze the implementation effect. Finally, the paper offers a pre-designed teaching model for reference in post-teaching research and teaching practice, based on the “wisdom classroom” teaching mode under the background of “Internet+”.
Information Literacy of Primary and Secondary School Teachers in the Era of “Internet +” and Its Promotion Strategies
Authors: Dai Daxiang
Published: March 2023

In the era of “Internet+”, educational informatization has led to the development and transformation of modern education in China, and has imposed higher demands on primary and secondary school teachers who are on the front line of teaching. Therefore, it is crucial to address how to comprehensively improve the information literacy of primary and secondary school teachers through the use of modern educational technology. While teachers have basic information technology integration ability, their information literacy has not been effectively utilized to promote students’ learning and development. The changing learning methods and evolution of teachers’ information literacy in the “Internet+” era requires a shift in the strategies for improving teachers’ information literacy and ability. This paper proposes strategies such as establishing a teacher information concept, advancing school leaders’ information management and service ability, improving information facilities, and developing teaching resources. These strategies aim to enhance the information literacy of primary and secondary school teachers, promote their professional development, and facilitate the process of education informatization.
Manufacturing engineered wood panels from rice husk flake reinforced with glass and carbon fibers using epoxy adhesive
Authors: Meekum Utai , Wangkheeree Waree
Published: March 2023

Rice husk flake (RHF) engineered wood panels were manufactured from unmodified rice husk flake in its original form and epoxy adhesive. One of the main objectives for using the original form of RHF was to minimize the manufacturing cost and processing time for treating the flake. Two types of short randomized reinforcements namely carbon fiber (CF) and glass fiber (GF) were employed to enhance the mechanical properties. The optimal compression pressure for the manufacturing process was 120 kgf/cm2. The short randomized CF and GF reinforcements were employed and investigated. An outstanding enhancement in mechanical performances was observed. At the given short fiber content, the CF showed superiority as reinforcement to the GF. The adhesive exhaustion was evidenced when the reinforcement loading exceed 40 wt%. In the combined CF/GF short fibers at constant 40 wt% loading, the mechanical performance was reduced by increasing the GF portion.
A Novel Z-Fuzzy AHP&EDAS Methodology and Its Application to Wind Turbine Selection
Authors: Tüysüz Nurdan , Kahraman Cengiz
Published: March 2023

Modelling the reliability information in decision making process is an important issue to inclusively reflect the thoughts of decision makers. The Evaluation Based on Distance from Average Solution (EDAS) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) are frequently used MCDM methods, yet their fuzzy extensions in the literature are incapable of representing the reliability of experts’ fuzzy preferences, which may have important effects on the results. The first goal of this study is to extend the EDAS method by using Z-fuzzy numbers to reinforce its representation ability of fuzzy linguistic expressions. The second goal is to propose a decision making methodology for the solution of fuzzy MCDM problems by using Z-fuzzy AHP method for determining the criteria weights and Z-fuzzy EDAS method for the selection of the best alternative. The contribution of the study is to present an MCDM based decision support tool for the managers under vague and imprecise data, which also considers the reliability of these data. The applicability of the proposed model is presented with an application to wind energy investment problem aiming at the selection of the best wind turbine. Finally, the effectiveness and competitiveness of the proposed methodology is demonstrated by making a comparative analysis with the Z-fuzzy TOPSIS method. The results show that the proposed methodology can not only represent experts’ evaluation information extensively, but also reveal a logical and consistent sequence related to wind turbine alternatives using reliability information.
Do Internet search patterns predict election results? An analysis of the 2022 presidential election in Colombia using a reproducible descriptive analytics framework
Authors: Pérez-Rave Jorge Iván , Maya-Restrepo María Alejandra , González-Echavarría Favián
Published: March 2023

Trabajos recientes resaltan la pertinencia de los datos de Tendencias de Google para predecir procesos electorales. Sin embargo, dicha evidencia aún no es generalizable y no hay consenso sobre la forma más adecuada de hacer analítica con datos de esta herramienta para este ﬁn. El estudio examina si tales datos son útiles para predecir resultados de elecciones presidenciales, tomando como caso de estudio la elección de presidente de Colombia 2022-2026 (segunda vuelta), usando un marco reproducible propuesto de analítica descriptiva en R. Se tuvo una muestra de 1020 observaciones. Todos los escenarios de análisis (considerando Google, YouTube y ambos) acertaron respecto al candidato que fue elegido por los ciudadanos, siendo la mejor estimación aquella arrojada por los datos de un día antes de las elecciones: inferior de 2% de distancia respecto al verdadero porcentaje de votación de cada candidato. Esta propuesta es una alternativa costo-efectiva para predecir resultados de elecciones presidenciales.
The impact of life satisfaction in the treatment of gaming disorder and other internet use disorders: Results from a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Müller Kai W. , Dreier Michael , Beutel Manfred E. , Ruckes Christian , Batra Anil , Mann Karl , Musalek Michael , Wölfling Klaus
Published: March 2023

Objective

According to ICD-11 gaming disorder is currently defined as a behavioral addiction. While our understanding of crucial aspects of this new condition including other subtypes of internet use disorders is growing, less is known about treatment strategies and their effectiveness. Particularly, dimensions of life satisfaction and their meaning for internet use disorders are poorly investigated. The aim of this study was addressing the role of life satisfaction dimensions in a randomized controlled trial. We examined life satisfaction as an additional treatment outcome and investigated in how far life satisfaction is predictive for symptom reduction and related to personality traits.

Methods

A multicenter randomized controlled trial with three measure points (baseline, post-treatment, 6-month follow-up) was conducted based on N = 143 patients aged 17 and above meeting diagnostic criteria for internet use disorders. A cognitive-behavioral disorder specific intervention was applied in n = 72 and compared to a wait list control (n = 71). Endpoints included symptoms of internet use disorders, psychosocial functioning, and life satisfaction. Personality traits were assessed as moderating factors.

Results

Life satisfaction (η2 = 0.106) and health satisfaction (η2 = 0.173) significantly increased in the intervention group with large effect sizes. Decreasing symptoms of internet use disorders at follow-up were predicted by life satisfaction at post-treatment (ß = −0.51) with extraversion (B = 1.606) and openness (B = 2.069) moderating this association.

Conclusion

Life satisfaction yields additional value as a secondary treatment outcome in internet use disorders and can be therapeutically addressed in order to stabilize treatment effects in the long run. Our study indicates that existing treatment strategies might benefit from explicitly addressing and enhancing psychosocial resources in order to prevent relapses in patients.
PENURUNAN PRODUKTIVITAS PURSE SEINE DI PELABUHAN PERIKANAN PANTAI PULAU BAAI BENGKULU
Authors: Hermawan Maman , Nurlaela Eli
Published: March 2023

Pulau Baai Beach Fisheries Port is the center of fishery economic growth and development in the city of Bengkulu, which is based on capture fisheries. The development of fishing business in fishing ports is a form of the development of capture fisheries activities in a port, which development defines more advanced fishing business activities. Productivity is one way to see the ability of fishing units to produce fish caught. The productivity of purse seine vessels is an important indicator to see how the production conditions produced by these fishing gears. This research was conducted at the Pulau Baai Beach Fishing Port, with the time for conducting the research starting from March 21 to May 30, 2022. The results showed that the productivity per trip of purse seine vessels has decreased in the last three years, where the productivity decrease was significantly by 35% occurred in 2019-2021, while in 2019-2020 the decline in productivity was 2.65 tonnes/trip, or 13.5%. Meanwhile, productivity based on the average GT of ships has exceeded the established standards.
IMPLEMENTASI AKUAKULTUR BIRU MELALUI SISTEM IMTA (INTEGRATED MULTI-TROPHIC AQUACULTURE)
Authors: Putra Angkasa , Mulyono Mugi
Published: March 2023

Pembangunan sektor kelautan dan perikanan masih jauh dari potensi yang dimiliki. Akuakultur sebagai salah satu unsur pada sektor tersebut juga belum dikelola dengan optimal. Padahal pengembangan akuakultur dituntut pada praktik manajemen yang baik, pengembangan teknologi yang lebih inovatif, bertanggung jawab, berkelanjutan, dan menguntungkan yang lebih efisien secara ekologis, ramah lingkungan, diversifikasi produk, dan bermanfaat bagi masyarakat. Mempertahankan keberlanjutan tidak hanya dari segi lingkungan, tetapi juga dari perspektif ekonomi, sosial, dan teknis, serta telah menjadi isu utama dengan meningkatnya kesadaran konsumen yang semakin menuntut kualitas, ketertelusuran, dan kondisi produksi. Oleh sebab itu, perlu dilakukan tinjauan terhadap konsep dan implementasi IMTA dalam mewujudkan akuakultur biru. Berdasarkan kajian ini, penerapan konsep akuakultur skema IMTA secara nyata memberikan keuntungan ekologi dan ekonomi serta berkelanjutan. Model IMTA sangat relevan dengan Program Prioritas Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan dalam mendukung pengembangan Akuakultur Biru.
KAJIAN DAYA DUKUNG LINGKUNGAN DALAM BUDIDAYA UDANG VANAME
Authors: Alauddin Muhammad Hery Riyadi , Putra Angkasa
Published: March 2023

Akuakultur atau budidaya perikanan berperan penting dalam produksi kebutuhan ikan sehingga berpotensi besar untuk terus dikembangkan. Salah satu biota unggulan dalam budidaya air payau adalah udang vaname. Seiring berkembangnya teknologi, udang vaname ditransformasikan ke teknologi intensif. Budidaya udang intensif menjadi kegiatan produktif guna meningkatkan pendapatan ekonomi masyarakat dan devisa negara. Di lain hal, penyakit sering kali menjadi persoalan serius dan ini disebabkan oleh lingkungan budidaya yang kurang mendukung kegiatan produksi. Apabila melampaui kapasitas daya dukung lingkungan, maka akan berefek pada berubahnya fungsi pada ekologis perairan. Arah dari tulisan ini adalah untuk menelaah kembali daya dukung lingkungan dalam mewujudkan budidaya udang vaname. Kajian ini menggunakan literatur review atau metode studi kepustakaan. Berdasarkan kajian yang dilakukan, didapatkan kesimpulan bahwa daya dukung lingkungan pada tambak udang vaname yang optimal berefekpositif pada peningkatan nilai produksi serta menghasilkan implementasi tambak yang berkelanjutan.
Ethics in Paul and Paul in Ethics
Authors: Collins Adela Yarbro
Published: March 2023

This address begins with a discussion of ethical reasoning in Paul’s letters. The unsystematic character of his ethical discourse and its variety are emphasized. The second part is a comparison of Paul’s ethical discourse with two recent approaches, the ecclesial ethics of Stanley Hauerwas and the discourse ethics of Jürgen Habermas. The third part is a consideration of feminist and womanist ethics as approaches that fundamentally challenge Paul’s ethical reasoning in terms of its authority and usefulness for white women and black women. The conclusion includes the observation that discourse ethics, feminist ethics, and womanist ethics are promising approaches for appropriating Paul’s ethics today because they all take up an important theme in Paul’s letters: the importance of dealing with conflict while maintaining difference.
Characterization of ‘Wonderful’ pomegranate in the state of Chihuahua, México
Authors: TORRES-BELTRÁN Nubia G. , SOTO-PARRA Juan M. , NOPERI-MOSQUEDA Linda C. , SÁNCHEZ Esteban
Published: March 2023

The consumption of fruits rich in antioxidants has increased in recent years, a clear example of this is the pomegranate (Punica granatum L.). The cultivation of the pomegranate shows great expectations due to its profitability and its adaptability to development in arid zones. In this research, ‘Wonderful’ pomegranate fruits from Coyame Chihuahua, México were used. Quality parameters and bioactive compounds were evaluated to characterize the pomegranate produced in the state of Chihuahua, six different lots from local producers were used. The results showed significance between the different treatments, lot 5 (L5) presented the best quality characteristics such as: weight, diameter, lower percentage of shell and cartilage, as well as one of the highest percentages of arils, in addition, it had a high Total Soluble Solids (TSS) content, a high Titratable Acidity (TA) and a low sugar-acidity ratio, however, lot 3 (L3) showed the highest antioxidant capacity. In general, the qualities and attributes of the Chihuahua pomegranates, obtained higher values ​​in most of the evaluated variables in comparison with other reported results. On the other hand, as a result of this research, the implementation of the color index in the peel is proposed as a tool for the prediction of the maturity index of the pomegranate. This study contributes to the producers of this fruit tree because there is little information on the production and characterization of the pomegranate.
Heat treatment effect on tocopherols, total phenolics and fatty acids in table olives (Olea europaea L.)
Authors: MIHAJLOVIĆ Dragana , ČOLIĆ Slavica , MARKOVIĆ Jovana , PERIŠIĆ Dejana , RAJIĆ Jasmina , PREMOVIĆ Tamara , RABRENOVIĆ BILJANA
Published: March 2023

The olive fruits are rich source of oil, vitamins, minerals, organic acids and pigments. The fruits contain high level of bioactive compounds. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of heat treatment on tocopherols, total phenolics and antioxidant activity in green and black olives, as well as their fatty acid composition. The instrumental methods used in this experiment were high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC/FID) and spectrophotometric methods. The results revealed that the β+γ-tocopherols content after the heat treatment had the biggest reduction, which was 68.4% for green and 80.2% for black olives. Also, a significant loss of total phenolic content was observed after heat treatment in green and black olives by 18.6% and 18.4%, respectively, as well as antioxidant activity (decrease up to 28.1%). The most abundant fatty acids in green and black olives were oleic (C18:1), palmitic (C16:0) and linoleic acid (C18:2). The changes in fatty acids composition during the heat treatment occurred mostly at the level of polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially linolenic acid (C18:3) in black olives had the significant reduction (by 57.4%) in relation to the initial quantity.
Investigating the metagenomics of the bacterial communities in the rhizosphere of the desert plant Senna italica and their role as plant growth promoting factors
Authors: ALSWAT Asrar M. , JALAL Rewaa S. , SHAMI Ashwag Y. , MAJEED Mazen A. , ALSAEDI Zohoor S. , BAZ Lina , REFAI Mohammed Y. , BAESHEN Mohammed N. , BATAWEEL Noor M. , AL-HEJIN Ahmed , ASHY Ruba A.
Published: March 2023

Natural microbial communities associated with desert plants are found in soils that face nutrient deficiencies and extreme environments, including salinity and drought. In this study, 16S rRNA metagenomic sequencing was used to screen and identify bacterial assemblies associated with the desert plant Senna italica, obtained from diverse soil samples located in the Asfan region, northeast of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Several studies found Senna italica as a valuable medicinal plant for treating different diseases; however, a few studies were done on its association with bacterial communities under drought conditions. This study aimed to identify bacterial communities present in the drought soil environment of the Senna italica plants. To approach our goals, we applied metagenomic techniques, discovering a new bacterial strain beneficial for biotechnological applications. Our results showed that the analysis of the 16S rRNA sequences at the taxonomic phylum level detected 15 phyla of bacterial populations in the soil samples. The most prevalent was kept for further research. Our findings demonstrated that rhizospheric bacteria may be used as indicators of plant growth rate and survival ability in hostile environments. Studying the soil microbiome's taxonomic, phylogenetic, and functional diversity will facilitate identifying new candidates for biological agents that can be used to improve agricultural and industrial processes.
MATEMÁTICA E CINEMA AO LONGO DE 25 ANOS: ALGUMAS INTERPRETAÇÕES
Authors: Coelho Victor Dourado , Cintra Vanessa de Paula , Peixoto Rafael
Published: March 2023

O trabalho consiste de uma pesquisa com abordagem qualitativa, cujo objetivo é analisar obras cinematográficas que exploram a Matemática em seus enredos. Para isso, buscamos compreender a origem e o desenvolvimento das mídias enquanto ferramentas tecnológicas da informação, com o intuito de remontar ao estabelecimento do cinema como um mecanismo de contação de histórias – reconhecendo também suas funcionalidades. Após buscas refinadas na internet, encontramos 23 filmes que apresentam conceitos e/ou histórias de cientistas no âmbito da Matemática, lançados em um intervalo de 25 anos (entre 1997 e 2021). Esses filmes foram vistos, classificados e analisados de acordo com três categorias: Matemática como pano de fundo; Matemática como ferramenta narrativa; e matemáticos(as). A análise traz uma variedade de abordagens e referências matemáticas e, como resultado, concluímos que observar histórias fictícias, bem como as baseadas em acontecimentos reais, pode nos ajudar a compreender melhor quem foram os revolucionários matemáticos retratados e/ou como a Matemática pode se interligar com a arte cinematográfica, construindo envolventes narrativas ao, também, demonstrar a versatilidade que esta área do conhecimento possui.
Two new monotypic genera of Queensland millipedes (Diplopoda: Polydesmida: Paradoxosomatidae)
Authors: Mesibov Robert
Published: March 2023

Eungellosoma gen. nov. is erected for E. leichhardti sp. nov. and Binarcifer gen. nov. for B. superbus sp. nov. Both new species have a gonopod telopodite deeply divided into branches and are here placed in Australiosomatinae: Australiosomatini.
A new genus, Denhamiana gen. nov., and two new species of land snail from inland central Queensland (Eupulmonata, Camaenidae)
Authors: Stanisic John
Published: March 2023

Denhamiana gen. nov. is established for at least two new species of camaenid land snail from inland mid-eastern Queensland. D. laetifica sp. nov. occurs in an area stretching from just west of Eungella, southward through the Denham Range to Pine Mountain, south-east of Nebo, while D. leichhardti sp. nov. is hitherto known only from the more westerly Carborough Range. A third species Denhamiana sp. nov. ‘Dipperu’ is proposed awaiting more specimens. These camaenids are characterised by a combination of morphological features including a large helicoid shell with bold dark brown spiral bands and dark brown apertural lip, a closed umbilicus and a reproductive system featuring a reduced epiphallus, a short vestigial epiphallic flagellum and a cylindrical, sheathed penis that internally has a penial stimulator and triangular verge. Molecular study of one of the species indicates that the genus is a sister group to Bentosites Iredale, 1933 whose species occur in coastal and sub-coastal rainforests in localities between Ayr and Sarina, mid-eastern Queensland.
A revised taxonomy for Australian Teneropsis Chapin and Cregya LeConte (Coleoptera: Cleridae: Korynetinae)
Authors: Bartlett Justin
Published: March 2023

The taxonomic status of Australian species presently assigned to the genera Teneropsis Chapin and Cregya LeConte is assessed. Two new genera are erected: Gnidmus gen. nov. for Gnidmus jocosus (Schenkling) comb. nov. (transferred from Teneropsis); Hautenerus gen. nov. for Hautenerus australicus (Lea) comb. nov. (transferred from Teneropsis), Haute - nerus kioloa (Kolibác) comb. nov. (transferred from Cregya) and Hautenerus leichhardti sp. nov. The three previously described species are redescribed. The systematic position of these taxa is discussed. Additionally, Tarsostenus hilaris (Westwood) comb. nov. is transferred from Tarsostenosis Heller and a revised key to Australian genera of Korynetinae is provided.
Restoran Çalışanlarının Vegan ve Vejetaryen Beslenmeyle İlgili Bilgi Düzeyleri ve Tutumlarının Ölçülmesi
Authors: YILMAZ Yüksel , ALBAYRAK Aslı
Published: March 2023

Genellikle sağlık ya da hayvan hakları sebebiyle olmak üzere farklı sebeplerle insanlar vegan ve vejetaryen beslenme şekillerini tercih etmektedir. Geçmişten günümüze vegan ve vejetaryen beslenme tarzını benimseyen kişilerin sayısının artış gösterdiği görülmektedir. Vegan ve vejetaryen beslenme, sadece insanların sağlıklı ve uzun bir ömür sürme arzularından ileri gelen bir ihtiyaca cevap vermemektedir. Bununla birlikte vegan ve vejetaryen beslenenler dışarıda yemek yediklerinde özellikle çalışanların bilgi eksikliği dolayısıyla çeşitli sorunlarla karşılaşmaktadır. Dolayısıyla bu araştırmanın temel amacı, Türkiye’deki yiyecek-içecek sektöründe çalışanların vegan ve vejetaryen beslenme tarzına yönelik tutumlarının ve bilgi düzeylerinin bazı demografik değişkenler açısından farklılık gösterip göstermediğini ortaya koymaktır. Veri toplama tekniği olarak anket yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler bağımsız örneklem t- testi, ANOVA ve Açımlayıcı faktör analizi (AFA) yardımıyla analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçları yiyecek-içecek işletmelerinde çalışan personellerinin vegan ve vejetaryen beslenmeye yönelik temel bilgi düzeylerinin kısmen yeterli olduğunu göstermektedir. Çalışma sonucunda restoran çalışanlarına vegan ve vejetaryen ihtiyaçlarını karşılama konusunda önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Malignant otitis externa
Authors: Kołodziejak Aleksandra , Czajka Natalia , Skarżyński Piotr , Skarżyński Henryk
Published: March 2023

Złośliwe zapalenie ucha zewnętrznego jest bardzo rzadko występującą chorobą przewodu słuchowego zewnętrznego oraz kości
podstawy czaszki. Schorzenie to może zagrażać życiu chorego, ponieważ prowadzi do martwiczego zapalenia kości. Obserwuje się
je najczęściej u osób starszych chorujących na cukrzycę i pacjentów z obniżoną odpornością. Rozpoznanie choroby opiera się na
badaniach obrazowych, laboratoryjnych i mikrobiologicznych. Z badań wynika, że etiologicznym czynnikiem izolowanym najczęściej
jest Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Consensus report on bone conduction devices and middle ear implants in conductive and mixed hearing loss
Authors: Skarżyński Henryk , Ratuszniak Anna , Skarżyński Piotr , Włodarczyk Elżbieta , Cywka Katarzyna
Published: March 2023

Opublikowany na początku 2022 r. konsensus dotyczący zastosowania urządzeń na przewodnictwo kostne oraz implantów ucha środkowego w przewodzeniowych i mieszanych ubytkach słuchu to efekt długofalowej współpracy specjalistów różnych dziedzin, biorących udział w leczeniu i rehabilitacji wad słuchu. Konsensus dotyczy wytycznych co do postępowania klinicznego w zakresie kwalifikacji pacjentów, wyboru protezy wszczepialnej, operacji, jak również opieki pooperacyjnej i oceny osiągniętych wyników. Celem niniejszej pracy jest przybliżenie najistotniejszych z klinicznego punktu widzenia postanowień konsensusu.
Aesthetic Dimension of the Creative Industries
Authors: Krivolap Alexei D.
Published: March 2023

The article deals with the topic of rethinking the Soviet cultural heritage by means of creative industries. It offers a possible approach to working with manifestations of Soviet cultural practices by means of creative industries as a desire to discover a new aesthetics. The theoretical basis is the concept of aesthetic forms by H. Marcuse, as well as the approach of B. Groys, according to which the Sovietness is understood as a great style. The presented data outlines the possibilities of creative industries in the process of rethinking of the Soviet aesthetic forms on the example in the modern Belarusian urban culture.
Utopia as a Form of Social Consciousness: The Problem of Demarcation
Authors: Tyugashev Evgeny A.
Published: March 2023

Based on the typological approach, the interpretation of utopia as an independent form of social consciousness is substantiated. In terms of worldview status, utopia is comparable to art, mythology, science, religion and philosophy. In the typology of forms of social consciousness, utopia is identified as an external reflection of law (legal worldview).
The Review of the Monograph by V.A. Kutyrev. Man is the Age of Technologies, the Philosophy of Falsehood
Authors: Maslov Vadim M.
Published: March 2023

In his last major work, V.A. Kutyrev continued to reflect the growing process of humanitys self-denial in favor of the emerging post-outside-human reality. The seriousness of the situation the approach of the irrevocable point of singularity requires the formation of an effective philosophy of resistance. Anthropoconservatism should defend the human at the practical, political level.