bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of theoretical approaches and conceptual ideas on the problems of deviant behavior among children in orphanages
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, Esbergenova G.B.
Published: June 2021

The article analyzes theoretical approaches and conceptual concepts on the problems of deviant behavior among children in orphanages. The theoretical and conceptual analysis is based on the report of American, European, and Russian authors and the UNICEF report for 2011: «Violence against children in state residential institutions in Kazakhstan: an assessment». The author examines the most common types of deviant behavior among children in orphanages, giving an example of deviant behavior of children in orphanages, receiving the results of several studies conducted in the world to date.
Social support for large families
Authors:   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan, Shingaliyeva А.К. , Simtikov Zh.K. ,   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

This article discusses the issues of social support for large families, as well as what kind of assistance is provided by the state at the present time. The main idea of the innovations adopted in the country is that all measures taken should be aimed at improving the well-being of children. In addition, we see that in recent years, society is increasingly talking about providing targeted social assistance, which causes a significant surge in society.
The main causes of social anxiety in the context of social action
Authors:   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan, Duisenova I.S.
Published: June 2021

The article deals with the problems of social anxiety in the context of social activity. Social action is one of the phenomena of everyday life, so the study of anxiety that suddenly occurs in familiar conditions for a person, and its manifestations in social relations occupies an important place in sociological science today. Attempts to explain this were made using the works of T. Parsons, Y. Habermas, and G. Garfinkel. Various manifestations and forms of social anxiety affect the social actions of society.
Role and policies of presidents in the union of the two Korean states
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, Zhandossova A.M. , Zhandossova Sh.M. ,   Institute for Philosophy, Political Science and Religion Studies CS MES RK, Kazakhstan, Nurov М.М. ,   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

This article examines the relationship of the two Korean states to unification, as well as the policies and various programs of the presidents who ruled the country after the separation. The authors characterized inter-Korean relations as «a history of long-term conflicts and short-term cooperation». The history of post-party relations between the North and the South is also studied, the need for a national community, the current state of the integration environment and how the peaceful reunification of the two countries will take place.
Influence of staff motivation on improving management efficiency
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, Kazybekova U.M. , Izbasarova А.М. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

The relevance of this research is due to the growing competition in all markets in the context of globalization, the development of large structures in the market, and the lack of highly qualified personnel. The purpose of the article is to reveal the motivational processes that ensure the effective work of the personnel of Kazakhstan enterprises in various fields of activity. It is concluded that the motivation mechanism used in a particular enterprise depends on certain factors, both external and internal.
Comparative analysis of theoretical aspects of regional policy
Authors:   Eurasian National University. L.N.Gumilyov, Kazakhstan, Paniyaz Т. , Zhanpeisova K.D. ,   Eurasian National University. L.N.Gumilyov, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

Any policy consists of goals and objectives set by the private interests of the population, methods, means of protection of interests, public-state institutions. It is difficult to form a single point of view on the regions with respect to significant differences in climatic, geographical, socio-economic, political and ethnic and other features in the territory of large states.
Role of the “Rukhani Zhangyru” program in modernizing new type of youth consciousness in the context of social and cultural transformation of Kazakhstan society
Authors:   Karaganda State Technical University, Kazakhstan, Shormanbayeva D.G , Ivlyeva Y. N. ,   Karaganda State Technical University, Kazakhstan, Khmelnitskaya О. М. ,   Karaganda State Technical University, Kazakhstan, Seydinova М. А. ,   Karaganda State Technical University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

This article studies the role of the “Rukhani Zhangyru” Program in modernizing new type of youth consciousness in the context of social and cultural transformation of Kazakhstan society. One of the problems of Kazakhstan society transformation consists in that there are several co-existing generations in Kazakhstan, some of them have established worldview attitudes, and others are searching for their worldview attitudes. This situation generates from one side a problem of adaptation to transforming spiritual and moral values, and from other side a problem of mutual understanding in relations between the different age groups.
The role of PR in governments administration
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, Ospan Sh.B.
Published: June 2021

The article describes the subject, fundamentals, classification and functions of public relations. The study is based on political PR and analyzes its executive role in public administration. The features of political communication in public administration institutions, its composition and technology are analyzed, the results of PR research in world practice are briefly described. A scientific review of the current situation in the field of political PR will be carried out. As a result of the research, the requirements for PR and its environment will be indicated.
FROM ATATURK TO ERDOĞAN: PATTERNS OF POWER TRANSIT IN TURKEY
Authors:   al-Farabi Kazakh National University, e-mail: ergob@mail.ru, Yergobek Sh.K.
Published: June 2021

The article deals with the issues of power transit and transformation of political values in the Republic of Turkey. The founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, attached key importance to such phenomena as secularism, civil society, liberalization and modernization. However, the current development of political processes in Turkey causes some concern not only from the point of view of changing the form of government, but also from the point of view of transforming the value orientation of the state Prosecutor's office.
ON THE PROBLEM OF MODERNIZING THE MODERN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   Toraigyrov University, Kazakhstan, Kappasova G.M. ,   e-mail: kappasova@mail.ru, Artykbaeva G.Т. ,   Toraigyrov University, Kazakhstan, Musagazhinova А.A. ,   Toraigyrov University, Kazakhstan, Altybasarova М.А. ,   Toraigyrov University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

The article examines the main mechanisms of modernization of the environmental policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the present stage. The authors pay close attention to the problem of compliance with environmental standards for the development of the country’s economy in the conditions of market relations. New approaches to state management in accordance with the requirements of environmental standards are carefully studied. The authors analyze in detail the socio-political fundamentals and basic environmental rights of the citizens.
MODERN FORMATION OF PATRIOTIC EDUCATION OF YOUTH IN MODERN CONDITIONS
Authors:   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan, Mukazhanova A. , Japparova R.T. ,   Khoja Akhmed Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Kazakhstan, Yakiyayeva G. ,   Khoja Akhmed Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

The article considers the idea of ​​patriotism, which at all times occupied a special place not only in the spiritual life of society, but also in all the most important spheres of its activity – in ideology, politics, culture, economics, ecology, etc. Patriotism is an integral part of the national idea of ​​Kazakhstan, an integral component of national science and culture, developed over the centuries. It has always been regarded as a source of courage, heroism and strength of the Kazakh people, as a necessary condition for the greatness and power of our state.
ACTUAL PROBLEMS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT SECTOR DEVELOPMENT POLICY IN KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, Kurbanbayeva G.Zh. , Kilybayeva S.E. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

The public transport sector in Kazakhstan is the most important industry that requires monitoring, analysis and recommendations from specialists and society, since transport activities require special security measures, as they are accompanied by the threat of various emergencies. At the same time, the analysis of the article in the cities of Kazakhstan is based on previous work on the strategy for the development of sustainable urban transport, as well as proposals for amendments to legislation that facilitate decision-making and improve funding opportunities for improving urban transport infrastructure.
THE MEANING AND CONTENT OF POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AT THE PRESENT STAGE
Authors:   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan, Zhamankaraev Zh.S. , Simtikov Zh. ,   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

The article examines the main mechanisms of modernization of the environmental policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the present stage. The authors pay close attention to the problem of compliance with environmental standards for the development of the country's economy in the conditions of market relations. New approaches to state management in accordance with the requirements of environmental standards are carefully studied. The authors analyze in detail the socio-political foundations and the basic environmental rights of citizens.
THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF THE LEGAL POLICY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN AS THE MAIN FORMATION INDICATOR OF THE LEGAL CULTURE OF CITIZENS
Authors:   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan, Abikulova A.
Published: June 2021

The article deals with the peculiarities of legal culture and the multifaceted aspects of the process of forming a political and legal culture. The formation of legal consciousness is comprehensively revealed. The activity of political culture and legal culture as a channel of interaction between the individual, society and the state is revealed. The commonality of skills and values associated with the approval, evaluation, testing and implementation of the political and legal system can be defined as the common legal culture of the Kazakh society.
MESSAGES OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN - AS THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OF A SOVEREIGN COUNTRY
Authors:   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Kamza A.T. , Meirbekova G.B. ,   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University Almaty, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

At any time, in any country, the president of each country sends a message to his people every year or every two years. The message does not consist of one paragraph or one direction. He has many directions and landmarks. Information about the foreign and domestic policy of the country is provided to the population by discussing the message. On the basis of economic, social and political views, people get acquainted with the current government and the country's achievements.
LIFESTYLE OF A SOCIALIST SOCIETY: A RETROSPECTIVE ASPECT
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, Kylyshbayeva B.N. , Manapova A.B. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

This article presents the discourse of the Soviet (socialist) way of life. The Soviet era, as one of the most important, key and turning points in the history of many countries, with radical changes in the social and life structure, worldview and lifestyle of several generations at once, is of particular interest in studying the social structure of society as a whole.
POLITICAL CULTURE IN KAZAKHSTAN SOCIETY: LEGAL ASPECTS: POLITICAL CULTURE IN KAZAKHSTAN SOCIETY: LEGAL ASPECTS
Authors:   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan, Кuanyshbayeva Zh. , Karibayev О. ,   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan, Kantayeva К. ,   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

In the article, the authors consider the current problems of the legal nature of the political culture of Kazakhstan. He revealed the theoretical aspects of the legal nature of political culture, the legal features of the formation and development of the political culture of the people. The legal aspects of political consciousness as a criterion of the maturity of the political culture of society are defined; the complex political characteristics of the education of the legal culture of the people are defined.
THE WORLD EXPERIENCE OF SOCIAL WORK WITH CHILDREN DISORDERS OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, Abdrakhman N.E.
Published: June 2021

The article is aimed at reviewing the literature on the world experience of social work with children with musculoskeletal disorders. The author in the article conducts a literary review, considering such issues as: What is social work with children with disorders of the musculoskeletal system? What are the main areas of social work with children with musculoskeletal disorders? What is the best foreign experience of social work with children with musculoskeletal disorders and the world experience of social work in this area?
THE RELEVANCE OF RESEARCH ON INFERTILITY IN SOCIOLOGY
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan, Smagambet B.Zh. , Ashirbayeva F.M. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

The article considers the relevance of the study of infertility in sociology. A decrease in the fertility of men and women leads to a reduction in the reproductive capabilities of demographic development. The need for research is due to the fact that infertility in marriage is an urgent problem not only for the individual and the family, but also for society as a whole. The inability of spouses to have children leads to conflicts in the family, social and psychological distress, and an increase in the number of divorces, which is an urgent social problem.
BUSINESS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: THEORETICAL OVERVIEW
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, Tauyekelova, T.B. , Abdikerova G.O. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

The main issue discussed in the article is the social responsibility of business. The article provides various definitions of the category of social responsibility. The concept of "social responsibility of business" is a multilevel and complex category. Responsibility includes ethical categories such as morality, duty and charity.The article examines the theoretical aspects of scientific approaches to corporate social responsibility, analyzes classical and modern scientific theories and concepts. The factors influencing the growing importance of corporate social responsibility in society, issues related to the role of business in the formation of a voluntary society are considered.
FALSEOINTERACTION IN SECONDARY EDUCATION AS A SOCIAL PROBLEM
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, Tolegen Е. , Morozova Т. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

The article is devoted to the problems of false interaction of students in the field of secondary education.The article conducts a scientific analysis of the term «paleointensity».Falseointractions are interactions of a special kind, characterized by the awareness of lies (falsehood, deception) by both Actors and the simultaneous acceptance (or imitation of acceptance) of this lie for the truth.The main purpose of the article is to explain the relationship between truthfulness and falsity of information through falseointeraction among secondary school students and to determine the level of relevance of this problem on the basis of special studies and scientific articles published
MODERN TRENDS OF EDUCATIONAL MIGRATION OF KAZAKHSTANI STUDENTS
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, Kalmukhanbetova M.D. , Shnarbekova M.K. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

The article examines the main trends and features of the development of educational migration in Kazakhstan in the era of globalization and internationalization of the educational space. A modern view of the problems of educational migration is relevant, since social, economic and political changes in the post-Soviet space affected the approach, motivation and readiness for educational migration of the youth. The authors examines the factors influencing the scale, structural characteristics and directions of external educational migration flows in Kazakhstan. To prevent “brain drain”, the impact of educational migration and the possibilities of its management are analyzed.
DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY OF SOCIAL SKILLS OF STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING
Authors:   Kazakh national women’s teacher training university, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Askarova S. , Tursynbayeva K. ,   Kazakh national women’s teacher training university, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Published: June 2021

At the beginning of the 20th century, the writer, founder of the drama and novel in the Kazakh language, scientist, enlightener, teacher, and psychologist Zh. Aymauytov said that, "Teaching is not just ordinary skill, it is the art of finding new from new." Modern society needs a free, creative personality with certain qualities of thinking that meets the needs of the times. Therefore, the main task of the university is to reveal the abilities of students, to develop their social skills of critically thinking and learn independently, ready for a competitive world.
THE ISSUE OF THE PANKIS VALLEY IN RELATIONS BETWEEN RUSSIA AND GEORGIA IN THE CHECHEN WARS
Authors:   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan, Absattarov R.B. , Rau I.A. ,   Academy of leading personnel of the Bundeswehr, Hamburg, Germany
Published: June 2021

The article examines the problem of the Pankis Valley in relations between Russia and Georgia in the Chechen wars, which has not yet been studied in socio-political science. The article discusses in more detail the issues of the peculiarities of the Pankis Valley and its population, and its ties with Chechnya, Georgia's support for Chechen militants, wide political representation, informational opportunities and media of Chechens in Georgia, Chechnya's rapprochement with Georgia and international Islamic terrorism, echo in the Pankis valley and etc. At the same time, the article also pays attention to debatable, controversial, conflicting issues.
Mapping gaseous amines, ammonia, and their particulate counterparts in marine atmospheres of China's marginal seas: Part 2 – spatiotemporal heterogeneity, causes and hypothesis
Authors: Gao Yating , Chen Dihui , Shen Yanjie , Gao Yang , Gao Huiwang , Yao Xiaohong
Published: June 2021

Abstract. In this study, spatiotemporal heterogeneities in the concentrations of alkaline gases and their particulate counterparts in the marine atmosphere over China's marginal seas were investigated in terms of causes and chemical conversion during two winter cruise campaigns, using semi-continuous measurements made by an onboard URG-9000D Ambient Ion Monitor-Ion chromatograph (AIM-IC, Thermofisher). During the cruise campaign over the East China Sea on December 27, 2019–January 6, 2020, the concentrations of atmospheric trimethylamine (TMAgas) varied by approximately one order of magnitude, with an average (±standard deviation) of 0.10 ± 0.04 µg m−3. Corresponding means were 0.037 ± 0.011 µg m−3 over the Yellow Sea on 7–16 January 2020 and 0.031 ± 0.009 μg m−3 over the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea on 9–22 December 2019. In contrast, the simultaneously observed concentrations of TMA in PM2.5, detected as TMAH+, over the East China Sea were 0.098 ± 0.068 µg m−3 and substantially smaller than 0.28 ± 0.18 μg m−3 over the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea on 9–22 December 2019. A significant correlation between TMAgas and particulate TMAH+ was obtained over the East China Sea, but no correlation existed over the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea. The proportional or disproportional variations in concentrations of TMAgas with particulate TMAH+ over the sea zones were likely attributed to the difference in enrichment of TMAH+ in the sea surface microlayer. In addition, spatiotemporal heterogeneities in concentrations of atmospheric ammonia (NH3gas), atmospheric dimethylamine (DMAgas), and DMA in PM2.5, detected as DMAH+, were also investigated. Case analyses were performed to illustrate the formation and chemical conversion of particulate aminium ions in marine aerosols. Finally, we hypothesized a release of basic gases and particulate counterparts from the ocean to the atmosphere, together with secondary formation of DMAH+ and chemical conversion of TMAH+, in the marine atmosphere.
Nonlinear responses of particulate nitrate to NOx emission controls in the megalopolises of China
Authors: Li Mengmeng , Zhang Zihan , Wang Tijian , Xie Min , Li Shu , Zhuang Bingliang , Han Yong
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Nitrate is an increasingly important component of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Chinese cities. The production of nitrate is not only related to the abundance of its precursor, but also supported by atmospheric photochemical oxidants. The control of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions may thereby lead to nonlinear changes of nitrate concentrations, raising a new challenge to the current emission control actions in China. This paper uses comprehensive measurements and a regional meteorology-chemistry model with optimized mechanisms to establish the nonlinear responses between particulate nitrate and NOx emission controls in the megalopolises of China. Nitrate is an essential component of PM2.5 in eastern China, accounting for 9.4–15.5 % and 11.5–32.1 % of the PM2.5 mass for the warm and cold seasons. The hypothetical NOx emission reduction scenarios (−10 %~−80 %) during summer-autumn result in almost linearly lower PM2.5 by −2.65 % in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) and −2.79 % in Yangtze River Delta (YRD) per 10 % cut of NOx emissions, whereas they increase the oxidant levels and lead to a rather complicated response of PM components in winter. Wintertime nitrate is found to increase by 4.28 % in BTH and 4.60 % in YRD, with higher dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5) intermediate products produced from increased ozone introduced by lower NOx emissions. An inflexion point appears at 40–50 % NOx emission reduction, and a further cut in NOx emission is predicted to cause −8.74 % reduction of nitrate for BTH and −10.59 % for YRD per 10 % cut of NOx emissions. In addition, the 2012–2016 NOx control strategy actually leads to no change or even increase of nitrate in some areas (8.82 % in BTH and 14.41 % in YRD) during winter. This paper helps understand the nonlinear aerosol and photochemistry feedbacks, and defines the effectiveness of proposed mitigations for the increasingly serious nitrate pollution in China.
Reduced volatility of aerosols from surface emission to the top of planetary boundary layer
Authors: Liu Quan , Liu Dantong , Wu Yangzhou , Bi Kai , Gao Wenkang , Tian Ping , Zhao Delong , Li Siyuan , Yu Chenjie , Wu Yunfei , Hu Kang , Ding Shuo , Gao Qian , Wang Fei , He Hui , Huang Mengyu , Ding Deping
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Aerosols from surface emission can be transported upwards through convective mixing in the planetary boundary layer (PBL), subsequently interacting with clouds, serving important sources to nucleate droplets or ice particles. However, the evolution of aerosol composition during this vertical transport has yet to be explicitly understood. In this study, simultaneous measurements of detailed aerosol compositions were conducted at both sites of urban Beijing (50 m a.s.l.) and HaiTuo mountain (1344 m a.s.l.) during wintertime, representing the anthropogenically polluted surface environment and the top of PBL respectively. The pollutants from surface emissions were observed to reach the mountain site on daily basis through daytime PBL connective mixing. From surface to the top of PBL, we found efficient transport or formation for lower-volatile species (black carbon, sulphate and low-volatile organic aerosol, OA); however notable reduction of semi-volatile substances, such as the fractions of nitrate and semi-volatile OA reduced by 74 % and 76 % respectively, during the upward transport. This implied the evaporation process may have occurred, in repartitioning the condensed semi-volatile substances to gas-phase, when aerosols were transported and exposed to a cleaner environment. Combining with the oxidation processes, these led to enhanced oxidation state of OA at the top of the PBL compared to surface environment, with an increase of oxygen to carbon atomic ratio by 0.2. Such reduction of aerosol volatility during vertical transport may be important in modifying its viscosity, nucleation activity and atmospheric lifetime.
Mining Map Interaction Semantics in web-based Geographic Information Systems (WebGIS) for Usability Analysis
Authors: Unrau René , Kray Christian
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Due to the increased availability of geospatial data, web-based geographic information systems (WebGIS) have become more popular in recent years. However, the usability of these systems poses new challenges as user interactions are strongly affected by the map and are thus different from interactions with traditional user interface elements. In this paper, we propose a method for evaluating the usability of web-based geographic information systems by analyzing user intentions through map interaction patterns. We use a pattern mining algorithm to extract frequent interaction sequences from user sessions and label these with their interaction semantics that represent the users’ immediate intentions. To evaluate our approach, we conducted a user study with 60 participants in a WebGIS scenario and identified varying user strategies for a selection task based on two different geovisualizations. Our results indicate that the chosen approach can uncover the underlying intentions of users’ interaction patterns and facilitate insights into the usability of WebGIS.
Usability Problems in GI Web Applications: A lesson from Literature
Authors: Abraham Susanna Ambondo
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Organizations and individuals are becoming more aware of the benefits of geoinformation (GI) in supporting decision making. That being the case, there is a growing need to develop methods and technologies that make GI easily accessible, retrievable and usable to users. However, usability problems in GI web applications reportedly hinder users from effectively carrying out their intended operations. This paper contributes to a better understanding of GI-specific usability problems in GI web applications by: 1) Extracting usability problems from previous studies, 2) Classifying the problems, and 3) Identifying critical components of GI web applications. A systematic literature review approach is adopted to provide usability evaluation studies. 201 Usability problems were extracted from 12 studies, classified and qualitatively analysed. The results indicate a significant need for a GI specific usability framework, to provide support for GI specific usability evaluation and to provide generic solutions to reoccurring problems.
Dynamic Representations of Spatial Events – The Example of a Typhoon
Authors: He Yufeng , Hofer Barbara , Sheng Yehua , Huang Yi
Published: June 2021

Abstract. The Geographic scene is a conceptual model that provides a holistic representation of the environment. This model has been developed in order to overcome limitations of geographic information systems (GIS) concerning interactions between features and the representation of dynamics. This contribution translates the theoretical model into an implementation of a dynamic data model in the graph database Neo4j and applies it to GIS data representing the dynamic information of a typhoon. The specific focus of the contribution is on choices made in the process of generation of the implementation of the example and the potential queries it supports.
Helicopter Landing Sites Identification depending on Slope, Landing Site Dimension and Shape
Authors: Mertova Eva , Bures Martin
Published: June 2021

Abstract. The identification of the Helicopter Landing Sites (HLS) needs complex analysis of the terrain considering a lot of aspects. One of the unconditional aspects in this case is the slope of ground, therefore the HLS identification depending on slope, landing site dimension and shape was conducted. This paper describes the development of the tool for the HLS identification depending only on the relief, but no other objects on the earth’s surface. At the end of the paper, the possible improvements of the tools are stated.
Deciding on Climate Change Adaptation Measures: A Living-Lab-Approach Profiting from VGI in an Interactive Mapping-Service
Authors: Pundt Hardy , Scheinert Martin
Published: June 2021

Abstract. A great variety of local sectors, e. g. water management, urban planning, agriculture, forestry, regional development, soil protection, nature conservation, and others, is nowadays concerned with deciding on climate change adaptation measures. Sectoral departments perceive that it is necessary to build bridges between different administrational offices due to various dependences and interactions. Increasing heavy rainfalls, for instance, are an often-mentioned threat that is caused by climate change in certain regions. Heavy rainfalls lead to flooding on the one, and soil erosion on the other hand. Flooding, as well as erosion, cause damages for buildings, road networks, and other infrastructures. Both events can also have negative aftermaths for agriculture (loss of arable land) and settlements (landslides, accumulation of mud on roads or in gardens). To mitigate such threats, it is often desirable not to start single, sectoral actions, but to develop measures that take into account comprehensively the different perspectives from relevant sectors.Meanwhile, the BebeR-project, a collaborative network within which all relevant actors participate in the decision-making processes on climate change adaptation measures, was finished as a follow-up of the foregoing project KLIMPASS (https://klimpass.de/). Spatial data and web-map-services played a central supporting role to enable fair collaboration and decision making, as this paper will show.
Spatial Dataset Search: Building a dedicated Knowledge Graph
Authors: Zrhal Mehdi , Bucher Bénédicte , Van Damme Marie-Dominique , Hamdi Fayçal
Published: June 2021

Abstract. A growing number of spatial datasets are published every year. These can usually be found in dedicated web portals with different structures and specificities. However, finding the dataset that fits user needs is a real challenge as prior knowledge of these portals is needed to retrieve it efficiently. In this article, we present the problem of spatial dataset search and how the use of a geographic Knowledge Graph could improve it. A proposed direction for future work, extending these contributions, is then presented.
Urban heat island modelling based on MUKLIMO: examples from Slovakia
Authors: Kopecká Monika , Szatmári Daniel , Holec Juraj , Feranec Ján
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Cities are generally expected to experience higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas due to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. The aim of this paper is to document identification and delimitation of land cover/land use (LC/LU) classes based on Urban Atlas data in three cities in Slovakia: the capital Bratislava and two regional centres, Trnava and Žilina, in the years 1998–2016 and their effect on the temperature change. The concept of Local Climate Zones (replaced by LC/LU classes in this study) was used as an input for the UHI modelling by application of the Mikroskaliges Urbanes KLIma MOdell (MUKLIMO). The model MUKLIMO was validated by data taken in five stations in Bratislava, two in Trnava, and one in Žilina, while a good rate of agreement between the modelled and measured data was statistically proved. A single representative day (August 22, 2018) was chosen for which UHI was modelled with three inputs of LC/LU classes: situation in 1998, 2007, and 2016 to assess the effect of change of LC/LU classes on the distribution of temperatures. The spatial manifestation of UHI was assessed in the frame of LC/LU classes for 2016 at 21:00 of Central European Summer Time (CEST). The results indicate that UHI intensity trends are spatially correlated with LC/LU classes and their change pattern. Results of Bratislava show, regarding the size of the city and relief dissection, greater variability than smaller Trnava situated in flat terrain and Žilina situated in the river valley surrounded by the mountain ranges.
Geographic Question Answering: Challenges, Uniqueness, Classification, and Future Directions
Authors: Mai Gengchen , Janowicz Krzysztof , Zhu Rui , Cai Ling , Lao Ni
Published: June 2021

Abstract. As an important part of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Question Answering (QA) aims at generating answers to questions phrased in natural language. While there has been substantial progress in open-domain question answering, QA systems are still struggling to answer questions which involve geographic entities or concepts and that require spatial operations. In this paper, we discuss the problem of geographic question answering (GeoQA). We first investigate the reasons why geographic questions are difficult to answer by analyzing challenges of geographic questions. We discuss the uniqueness of geographic questions compared to general QA. Then we review existing work on GeoQA and classify them by the types of questions they can address. Based on this survey, we provide a generic classification framework for geographic questions. Finally, we conclude our work by pointing out unique future research directions for GeoQA.
Tropospheric NO2 measurements using a three-wavelength optical parametric oscillator differential absorption lidar
Authors: Su Jia , McCormick M. Patrick , Johnson Matthew S. , Sullivan John T. , Newchurch Michael J. , Berkoff Timothy A. , Kuang Shi , Gronoff Guillaume P.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. The conventional two-wavelength differential absorption lidar (DIAL) has
measured air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2). However, high
concentrations of aerosol within the planetary boundary layer (PBL) can
cause significant retrieval errors using only a two-wavelength DIAL
technique to measure NO2. We proposed a new technique to obtain more
accurate measurements of NO2 using a three-wavelength DIAL technique
based on an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) laser. This study derives
the three-wavelength DIAL retrieval equations necessary to retrieve vertical
profiles of NO2 in the troposphere. Additionally, two rules to obtain
the optimum choice of the three wavelengths applied in the retrieval are
designed to help increase the differences in the NO2 absorption cross-sections and reduce aerosol interference. NO2 retrieval relative
uncertainties caused by aerosol extinction, molecular extinction, absorption
of gases other than the gas of interest and backscattering are calculated
using two-wavelength DIAL (438 and 439.5 nm) and three-wavelength DIAL
(438, 439.5 and 441 nm) techniques. The retrieval uncertainties in
aerosol extinction using the three-wavelength DIAL technique are reduced to
less than 2 % of those when using the two-wavelength DIAL technique. Moreover, the
retrieval uncertainty analysis indicates that the three-wavelength DIAL
technique can reduce more fluctuation caused by aerosol backscattering than
the two-wavelength DIAL technique. This study presents NO2 concentration
profiles which were obtained using the HU (Hampton University)
three-wavelength OPO DIAL. As a first step to assess the accuracy of the HU
lidar NO2 profiles, we compared the NO2 profiles to simulated data
from the Weather Research and
Forecasting Chemistry (WRF-Chem) model. This comparison suggests that the NO2 profiles
retrieved with the three-wavelength DIAL technique have similar vertical
structure and magnitudes typically within ±0.1 ppb compared to modeled
profiles.
The hysteretic response of a shallow pyroclastic deposit
Authors: Comegna Luca , Damiano Emilia , Greco Roberto , Olivares Lucio , Picarelli Luciano
Published: June 2021

Abstract. In the last decades, in Campania (southern
Italy), steep slopes mantled by loose air-fall pyroclastic soils
have been the seat of shallow, fast, rainfall-induced landslides. The
occurrence of such events has been the result of the combination of critical
rainstorms and of unfavourable initial conditions determined by antecedent
infiltration, evaporation, and drainage processes. In order to understand the nature of the phenomena at hand and to clarify
the role of all influencing factors, an automatic monitoring station has
been installed in an area already subject to a recent killer flowslide
(December, 1999). The paper reports data collected in 2011 about volumetric
water content and suction (used to investigate the soil water retention
features) and rainfall depth and temperature (providing the boundary
conditions). In particular, the installation at the same depths of
tensiometers and time domain reflectometry (TDR) sensors allowed us to
recognise the hysteretic nature of the wetting and drying soil response to
weather forcing and its influence on the slope stability conditions. The data reported in the paper are freely available at
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4281166 (Comegna et al., 2020).
Periprosthetic hip infections in a Swedish regional hospital between 2012 and 2018: is there a relationship between Cutibacterium acnes infections and uncemented prostheses?
Authors: Hedlundh Urban , Zacharatos Michail , Magnusson Jonas , Gottlander Magnus , Karlsson Johanna
Published: June 2021

Abstract. The purpose of this study was to evaluate patients requiring in-patient care
due to a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), with respect to bacterial
agents, surgical treatment, antibiotics, and outcome. We retrospectively identified all infected total hip arthroplasties (THAs) in
a Swedish regional hospital during a 7-year period (2012–2018) and reviewed
medical records and microbiological data. A total of 89 infected THAs in 87 patients were identified. Standardized
treatment with debridement with retention of the implant and antibiotics
(DAIR) was initially performed in 53 cases (60 %), one or two stage
revisions in 33 cases (37 %), and an immediate Girdlestone in 3 cases (3 %). Infection eradication was seen in 77 PJIs (87 %) in addition to
six patients (7 %) ending up with a permanent but uninfected Girdlestone.
All six patients with manifest failures were infected with Staphylococcus aureus, two of which
were also polymicrobial. Cutibacterium acnes was found in 18 of 89 patients (16 %) distributed
in 15 uncemented implants but only in 3 hybrids and cemented arthroplasties,
while remaining pathogens were equally distributed in uncemented THAs (n=31) and THAs with at least one cemented component (n=40; p=0.003).
Eradication was achieved in all 18 patients when Cutibacterium acnes was the only culture (n=14) or
clearly dominant among positive cultures (n=4). DAIR was successful in
selected postoperative infections up to 6 months after hip replacement.
Cutibacterium acnes infections in hip arthroplasty may be underdiagnosed. Cemented components
in THAs seem to protect from colonization with Cutibacterium acnes.
Temporal changes in rainfall intensity-duration thresholds for post-wildfire flash floods and sensitivity to spatiotemporal distributions of rainfall
Authors: Liu Tao , McGuire Luke A. , Oakley Nina , Cannon Forest
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Rainfall intensity-duration (ID) thresholds are commonly used to assess flash flood potential downstream of burned watersheds. High-intensity and/or long-duration rainfall is required to generate flash floods as landscapes recover from fire, but there is little guidance on how thresholds change as a function of time since burning. Here, we force a hydrologic model with radar-derived precipitation to estimate ID thresholds for post-fire flash floods in a 41.5 km2 watershed in southern California, USA. Prior work in this study area constrains temporal changes in hydrologic model parameters, allowing us to estimate temporal changes in ID thresholds. Results indicate that ID thresholds increase by more than a factor of 2 from post-fire year 1 to post-fire year 5. Thresholds based on averaging rainfall intensity over durations of 30–60 minutes perform better than those that average rainfall intensity over shorter time intervals. Moreover, thresholds based on the 75th percentile of radar-derived rainfall intensity over the watershed perform better than thresholds based on the 25th or 50th percentile of rainfall intensity. Results demonstrate how hydrologic models can be used to estimate changes in ID thresholds following disturbance and provide guidance on the rainfall metrics that are best suited for predicting post-fire flash floods.
The importance of raising risk awareness: lessons learned about risk awareness sessions from the Mediterranean region (North Morocco and West Sardinia, Italy)
Authors: Ivčević Ante , Mazurek Hubert , Siame Lionel , Bertoldo Raquel , Statzu Vania , Agharroud Kamal , Rego Isabel Estrela , Mukherjee Nibedita , Kervyn Matthieu , Bellier Olivier
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Risk management is used in societies to mitigate the potentially dramatic effects of natural hazards. Local authorities and managers use different indicators in elaborating rescue and urbanism plans, which are not always efficient in reducing impact in the time of the crisis. This highlights society’s vulnerability in the particular context of global environmental and climate changes. This interdisciplinary research aimed at identifying reliable risk indicators and societal responses regarding natural hazards and climate change impacts, to provide a governance framework for disaster risk reduction. Different societies face diverse risks and do not necessarily have the same level of local awareness confronting them. Two sites were thus selected from the Mediterranean basin, one from the South coast (North Morocco), other from the North coast (the Italian island of Sardinia). North Morocco, the region of multi-risks, is characterized by high demographic and economic pressures; West Sardinia counts for remarkable biodiversity of wetlands and is characterized by high environmental and agricultural pressures, which in both cases intensify the vulnerability of the coastal areas. Testing for the local population’s preparedness for future financial protection showed the importance of risk awareness sessions as an indicator of risk management. The significance of risk awareness sessions is demonstrated in a quantitative part of the study with the local population, and their importance is also discussed with other stakeholders in North Morocco in a qualitative part of the study. Based on these findings, further ideas on a new series of less descriptive, more dynamic, and more user-friendly indicators are suggested. How can risk sessions be a dynamic indicator of a resilient society? The obtained results could serve in future governance frameworks for the mitigation of natural hazards in the Mediterranean region and wider. Finally, the urgent need for continuous work to overcome the communication gap between the scientific community, risk administrators, civil society and the general population is encouraged.
Soil and plant δ15N have a different response to experimental warming: A global meta-analysis
Authors: Liao Kaihua , Lai Xiaoming , Zhu Qing
Published: June 2021

Abstract. The 15N natural abundance composition (δ15N) in soils or plants is a useful tool to indicate the openness of ecosystem N cycling. This study was aimed to evaluate the influence of the global warming on soil and plant δ15N. We applied a global meta-analysis method to synthesize 79 and 76 paired observations for soil and plant δ15N from 20 published studies, respectively. Results showed that the mean effect sizes of the soil and plant δ15N under experimental warming were −0.524 (95 % CI: −0.987 to −0.162) and 0.189 (95 % CI: −0.210 to 0.569), respectively. This indicated that soil and plant δ15N had negative and positive responses to warming at the global scale, respectively. Experimental warming significantly (p < 0.05) decreased soil δ15N in Alkali soil, grassland/meadow, and under air warming, whereas it significantly (p < 0.05) increased soil δ15N in neutral soil. Plant δ15N significantly (p < 0.05) increased with increasing temperature in neutral soil and significantly (p < 0.05) decreased in alkali soil. Latitude did not affect the warming effects on both soil and plant δ15N. However, the warming effect on soil δ15N was positively controlled by the mean annual temperature, which is related to the fact that the higher temperature can strengthen the activity of soil microbes. The effect of warming on plant δ15N had weaker relationships with environmental variables compared with that on soil δ15N. This implied that soil δ15N tended to be more efficient in indicating the openness of global ecosystem N cycling than plant δ15N.
PENINGKATAN KESEHATAN LANSIA MELALUI POSYANDU LANSIA DENGAN PENGAKTIFAN KEGIATAN SENAM LANSIA DI DESA PAGERNGUMBUK KECAMATAN WONOAYU KABUPATEN SIDOARJO
Authors: Rufaida Zulfa , Puji Lestari Sri Wardini , Muhith Abdul
Published: June 2021

The number of elderly people is increasing, therefore the government has formulated various health care policies aimed at improving the health status and quality of life of the elderly to achieve a happy and efficient old age in family and community life according to their existence. The purpose of this community service is to increase knowledge about the Elderly Posyandu and to be active in participating in elderly gymnastics.

The methods used are lectures, discussions, role play and mentoring. The targets are the elderly in Pagerngumbuk Village, Wonoayu District, Sidoarjo Regency, the implementation of activities from April to June 2018. Data analysis uses frequency distribution.

The results obtained, there were 34 participants with the mean pre-test and post-test scores of 87.94. The result is a significant increase in knowledge of 0.000 with a value of t = -16.85, and a 95% CI between -46.81 - -36.72, meaning that the effect is strong because it does not pass 1; giving treatment can increase 3-4x knowledge compared to not given. Meanwhile, for elderly exercise assistance, the number of participants averaged 27 people.

The Posyandu Elderly counseling participants were enthusiastic about the material presented. There is an increase in the knowledge of the elderly about the role of the elderly Posyandu and the importance of elderly exercise. Health workers always provide information about the activities of the Elderly Posyandu to cadres, village officials and the community on an ongoing basis.