bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigating the Implementation of English as the Medium of Instruction Policy at the Lower Primary Level: A Case of Nyabihu District in Rwanda
Authors: Bahati Etienne , Habyarimana Hilaire , Tabaro Cyprien
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the implementation and effectiveness of the English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI) policy in Rwanda's lower primary education system, specifically from primary one to primary three. The introduction provides a context for Rwanda's language-in-education policy, which mandates English as the primary instructional language. The study aimed to assess whether this policy is followed in practice and to identify challenges and pedagogical practices associated with its implementation. The theoretical framework was based on Krashen's comprehensible input hypothesis, emphasizing the importance of using the target language in classroom interactions to aid language acquisition. The research design adopted was a qualitative case study focusing on Nyabihu District, involving a study population of lower primary school teachers and students. Purposive sampling was the method employed in order to use a small population to gain a thorough understanding of the case. Teachers with at least two years of experience in the classroom were used in the study. The researcher needed teachers who were familiar with the language policy of instruction in Rwandan schools and had firsthand experience with the phenomenon, so this was necessary. The study involved 75 participants in total, including 25 teachers and 50 students or pupils. Data were collected through classroom observations, interviews, and analysis of policy documents. Data analysis revealed a significant gap between the theoretical policy and actual classroom practices. Despite the policy, teachers frequently used both Kinyarwanda (L1) and English (L2) in their instruction due to students' limited English proficiency. The study identified several challenges, including lack of policy enforcement, the monolingual nature of classrooms, and teachers' preference for using the Rwandan language. Common pedagogical practices included safe talk, code-switching, simultaneous use of both languages, and translation. Key findings indicated that the EMI policy is not strictly adhered to in practice, and several factors hinder its effective implementation. The study recommends stricter policy enforcement, improvements in English language instruction, increased use of L1 as the medium of instruction, and the creation of an English-friendly learning environment to enhance English usage at the lower primary level. The study's findings provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers, highlighting the need for practical solutions to address the challenges of implementing EMI in Rwanda's lower primary education system.
Effect of Parental Involvement by the Headteachers in the Education of their Children on Students Retention in Masinga Sub-County, Kenya
Authors: Mutune Julius , Okoth Ursulla Achieng , Mugambi Mercy
Published: November 2024

The study focuses on the effect of parents’ involvement by head teachers in the education of their children and students’ retention in secondary school education in Masinga sub – county Kenya. It was guided by the following objective: to determine the extent to which parents’ involvement by the headteachers in the education of their children influences students’ retention in secondary school education. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study was anchored on Epstein theory. The target population was 50 head teachers,50 deputy head teachers and 5022 form 3 and 4 students. Purposive, stratified proportionate sampling and simple random sampling were employed to sample 25 head teachers, 25 deputy head teachers and 370 students. Data collection instruments included questionnaires for headteachers and students, an interview guide for deputy headteachers and a document analysis guide. Validity of the research instruments was ascertained through expert judgement and piloting. Reliability was achieved through test – retest method where the instruments were piloted in a time interval of two weeks and the two results were correlated using Pearson’s product moment correlation method. Further, inferential analysis was employed that involved correlational analysis at a 0.05 level of significance. The hypothesis was accepted or rejected at 0.01 level of significance.  The findings showed that there is a positive correction between parents’ involvement in the education of their children and students’ retention (r = 0.811; p = 0.00), hence the hypothesis was rejected and an alternative hypothesis accepted. The study concluded that the head teachers’ efforts to engage parents in the educational matters positively influence students’ retention. The study recommends that head teachers should use more communication strategies in order to involve all the parents in the education of their children.
The Effects of Phishing Attacks on Mobile Phone Users in Tanzania: A Case of Kariakoo Market, Dar es Salaam
Authors: Mwamba Fatuma , Mjema Emmanuel A.
Published: November 2024

This study aimed at understanding phishing attacks targeting mobile phone users in Tanzania, focusing on the investigation of effects of these attacks on the mobile phone users. The study used technology threat avoidance theory as its theoretical framework. Respondents were selected using a purposive stratified sampling method to ensure diverse representation across various demographics and business sectors. A descriptive research design was employed and traders in Kariakoo market, Dar es Salaam were the target population. A sample size of 394 respondents was chosen and data obtained through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, while qualitative data were examined with Deedose. The study revealed social, economic, and psychological effects of phishing attacks to mobile phone users in Tanzania. Socially, there was a noticeable decline in trust toward digital communications, leading to altered online behaviors and interactions. Economically, the effects included substantial financial losses and disruptions to business operations, impacting both individuals and organizations. Psychologically, the study found that victims experienced emotional distress, anxiety, and a heightened sense of vulnerability, prompting an increased awareness and caution regarding cyber security practices. The study concluded that phishing attacks posed significant social, economic, and psychological challenges for mobile phone users in Tanzania, with effects varying across different demographic groups. It also revealed that users' age, gender, education, and business sector influenced their susceptibility to phishing attacks, leading to diverse experiences and vulnerabilities within the population. The study recommends implementation of targeted awareness campaigns through popular communication channels, such as social media ads and television, to maximize reach and engagement, especially among younger users who are frequently online.
ACNE NA ADOLESCÊNCIA E A INTERVENÇÃO ESTÉTICA
Authors: Andrade Edilene de , Farias Kerlei Daiane Pereira , Santos Gilvan Chaves dos , Santos Diana Góis dos
Published: November 2024

Introdução: A adolescência é um período crucial de transição, marcado por mudanças físicas e emocionais significativas. Entre essas transformações, a acne emerge como uma das condições dermatológicas mais prevalentes e impactantes, afetando a autoestima e o bem-estar dos jovens. A acne não representa apenas um desafio estético, mas também pode gerar implicações psicossociais substanciais. Objetivo: Este estudo visa investigar a relação entre a acne na adolescência e as intervenções estéticas, analisando os impactos dessas intervenções na saúde dermatológica e psicossocial dos adolescentes. Materiais e Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica abrangente utilizando bases de dados acadêmicas como PubMed, SCIELO e Web of Science para identificar artigos científicos relevantes relacionados à acne na adolescência e intervenções estéticas. Estudos que abordam aspectos clínicos, terapêuticos e psicossociais da acne na adolescência, bem como a eficácia, segurança e impacto das intervenções estéticas, foram incluídos. Resultados: A análise crítica dos artigos selecionados revelou que a acne afeta significativamente a qualidade de vida dos adolescentes, influenciando negativamente sua autoestima e imagem corporal. Diversas abordagens estéticas, como peelings químicos, laserterapia e terapia fotodinâmica, mostraram-se eficazes no tratamento da acne, com variações na eficácia e segurança dependendo do método utilizado. Além disso, foi observado que intervenções estéticas podem ter um impacto positivo na autoestima e na qualidade de vida dos adolescentes. Conclusão: A acne é uma condição dermatológica comum e emocionalmente desafiadora durante a adolescência. As intervenções estéticas oferecem uma alternativa promissora para o manejo da acne, proporcionando melhorias tanto na aparência quanto no bem-estar psicossocial dos adolescentes. No entanto, é essencial considerar os potenciais riscos e complicações associados a esses procedimentos, além de continuar a investigação para otimizar as práticas clínicas e políticas de saúde voltadas para essa população.
Physicochemical perturbation increases nitrous oxide production from denitrification in soils and sediments
Authors: Weston Nathaniel B. , Troy Cynthia , Kearns Patrick J. , Bowen Jennifer L. , Porubsky William , Hyacinthe Christelle , Meile Christof , Van Cappellen Philippe , Joye Samantha B.
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Atmospheric concentrations of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas that is also responsible for significant stratospheric ozone depletion, have increased in response to the intensified use of agricultural fertilizers and other human activities that have accelerated nitrogen cycling processes. Microbial denitrification in soils and sediments is a major source of N2O, produced as an intermediate during the reduction of oxidized forms of nitrogen to dinitrogen gas (N2). Substrate availability (nitrate and organic matter) and environmental factors such as oxygen levels, temperature, moisture, and pH influence rates of denitrification and N2O production. Here we describe the role of physicochemical perturbation (defined here as a change from the ambient environmental conditions) in influencing rates of denitrification and N2O production. Changes in salinity, temperature, moisture, pH, and zinc in agricultural soils induced a short-term perturbation response characterized by lower rates of total denitrification and higher rates of net N2O production. The ratio of N2O to total denitrification (N2O : DNF) increased strongly with physicochemical perturbation. A salinity press experiment on tidal freshwater marsh soils revealed that increased N2O production was likely driven by transcriptional inhibition of the nitrous oxide reductase (nos) gene and that the microbial community adapted to altered salinity over a relatively short time frame (within 1 month). Perturbation appeared to confer resilience to subsequent disturbance, and denitrifiers from an environment without salinity fluctuations (tidal freshwater estuarine sediments) demonstrated a stronger N2O perturbation response than denitrifiers from environments with more variable salinity (oligohaline and mesohaline estuarine sediments), suggesting that the denitrifying community from physicochemically stable environments may have a stronger perturbation response. These findings provide a framework for improving our understanding of the dynamic nature of N2O production in soils and sediments, in which changes in physical and/or chemical conditions initiate a short-term perturbation response that promotes N2O production that moderates over time and with subsequent physicochemical perturbation.
High frequency broadband acoustic systems as a tool for high latitude glacial fjord research
Authors: Weidner Elizabeth , Deane Grant , Le Boyer Arnaud , Alford Matthew H. , Vishnu Hari , Chitre Mandar , Stokes M. Dale , Głowacki Oskar , Johnson Hayden , Straneo Fiammetta
Published: November 2024

Abstract. High frequency broadband echosounders enable the monitoring of complex dynamics, through rapid collection of high resolution, near-synoptic observations of the water column and quantitative geophysical measurements. Here, we demonstrate the applicability and utility of broadband active acoustics systems to improve observational capabilities in high latitude glaciate fjords. These isolated and challenging field locations are a critical environment, linking the terminal end of terrestrial ice sheets to the broader ocean, undergoing complex changes due to accelerated high-latitude warming trends. Using broadband (160–240 kHz) acoustic data, collected in tandem with ground truth measurement from a CTD and microstructure probe, in Hornsund fjord in southwest Svalbard we address three crucial topics: 1) variability of the thermohaline structure and mixing across different temporal and spatial scales, 2) identification and characterization of processes in play at dangerous glacier terminus, and 3) remote estimation of dissipation rates associated with mixing. Through these analyses, we illustrate the potential of broadband echosounders as a relatively low-cost, low-effort addition to experimental field kits, well suited for field deployment in high-latitude fjords where observations are limited by length of season and generally challenging conditions.
New insights into the nonlinear effects of NOx on SOA formation from isoprene photo-oxidation
Authors: Xu Xinbei , Gao Yining , Zhang Si , Chen Luyao , Li Rongjie , Li Zheng , Li Rui , Wang Gehui
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Atmospheric isoprene can be oxidizene SOA yield on NOx concentrations was investigated by performing a series of batch chamber experiments; both the gas and aerosol phase chemical species were characterized using High-Resolution Time-of-Flight Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometer (HR-TOF-CIMS) and High-Resolution Time-of-Flight Aerosol Mass Spectrometer (HR-TOF-AMS), along with an Observation-Based Model (OBM) incorporated with the Master Chemical Mechanism (OBM-MCM model) simulation. We found that NOx could influence the formation of the ultralow volatility organic compounds (ULVOCs, log10 C* < −8.5), low volatility organic compounds (LVOCs, −4.5 < log10 C* < −0.5) and extremely low volatility organic compounds (ELVOCs, −8.5 < log10 C* < −4.5) by changing the RO2 fate, which are the critical compounds in nucleation and condensation in particle phase respectively. The SOA of isoprene photooxidation was mainly from RO2+HO2 and RO2+NO pathways. When RO2+HO2 was the dominant RO2 fate, the SOA yield increased with the fraction of RO2+HO2 and RO2+NO increasing. While when NO is the major sink for RO2, RO2+NO would inhibit the formation low volatile VOCs and affect the SOA yield. The branching ratio term (β) is used to denote the competitive relationship between the two RO2 fates (RO2+HO2 and RO2+NO). The loss rate of RO2+HO2 pathway was maximized at a branching ratio β of 0.5 ([NOx]/[Isoprene]=0.77), when more low volatiles were produced and the SOA yield reached maximum. The branching rate term (β) can be used as a reference for field campaign and modeling.
Comparison of variables from ocean, sea ice and atmosphere models as forcing data for iceberg drift and deterioration models in the Barents Sea in 2010–2014 and 2020–2021 (Part I)
Authors: Herrmannsdörfer Lia , Lubbad Raed Khalil , Høyland Knut Vilhelm
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Numerical models of ocean, sea ice and atmosphere supply a wide range of information in the Arctic that are difficult to observe otherwise. Model disagreements emphasise the need to evaluate the suitability of the models for individual applications. This study compares selected ocean, sea ice and atmosphere variables from the models Topaz4b, Barents-2.5, ERA5 and CARRA in the Barents Sea during the years 2010–2014 and 2020–2021. The same data is used in the sequel paper (Herrmannsdörfer et al., 2024) to force simulations of iceberg drift and deterioration and to examine the impact of varied forcing on the iceberg simulations. Comparing Topaz4b and Barents-2.5, it is evident that sea ice is more extensive (larger sea ice concentration, thickness and southward extent) and sea surface temperatures are lower in Barents-2.5 with clear differences in the seasonal and spatial characteristics. Further, sea surface and sea ice drift speeds are larger in Barents-2.5, especially in shallow waters and the sea ice edge. On the side of atmospheric models, CARRA exhibits slightly larger 10 m wind speeds over open water while ERA5 show larger wind speeds over icy water. Those similarities and differences could partly be traced back to similarities and differences in spatial and temporal resolution, model setup, assimilated data and relations between the models. Despite fundamental difference in data assimilation, Barents-2.5 hindcast and forecast showed high similarity for some variables. The large occurrence of sea ice and its deviating representation in the models indicate large relevance for the iceberg pathways in the Barents Sea.
Global mapping of oil palm planting year from 1990 to 2021
Authors: Descals Adrià , Gaveau David L. A. , Wich Serge , Szantoi Zoltan , Meijaard Erik
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Oil palm is a controversial crop, primarily because it is associated with negative environmental impacts such as tropical deforestation. Mapping the crop and its characteristics, such as age, is crucial for informing public and policy discussions regarding these impacts. Oil palm has received substantial mapping efforts, but accurate and up-to-date oil palm maps of both extent and age are essential for monitoring impacts and informing concomitant debate. Here, we present a 10 m resolution global map of industrial and smallholder oil palm, developed using Sentinel-1 data for the years 2016–2021 and a deep learning model based on convolutional neural networks. In addition, we used Landsat-5, Landsat-7, and Landsat-8 to estimate the planting year from 1990 to 2021 at a 30 m spatial resolution. The planting year indicates the year of establishment of the current (as of 2021) oil palm plantation by means of either newly planted or replanted oil palm in an existing oil palm plantation. We validated the oil palm extent layer using 18 812 randomly distributed reference points. The accuracy of the planting-year layer was assessed using field data collected from 5831 industrial parcels and 1012 smallholder plantations distributed throughout the global oil palm growing area. We found oil palm plantations covering a total mapped area of 23.98 Mha, and our area estimates are 16.82 ± 0.19 Mha of industrial oil palm and 7.37 ± 0.25 Mha of smallholder oil palm worldwide. The producer's and user's accuracy are 91.0 ± 2.5 % and 91.8 ± 1.2 % for industrial plantations and 71.4 ± 0.7 % and 72.4 ± 1.8 % for smallholders; these values represent an improvement compared to a previous global oil palm dataset, particularly in terms of omission of oil palm. The overall mean error between the estimated planting year and the field data was −0.24 years, and the root-mean-square error was 2.65 years, but the agreement was lower for smallholders. Mapping the extent and planting year of smallholder plantations remains challenging, particularly for wild and sparsely planted oil palm, and future mapping efforts should focus on these specific types of plantations. The average oil palm plantation age was 14.1 years, and the area of oil palm over 20 years old was 6.28 Mha. Given that oil palm plantations are typically replanted after 25 years, our findings indicate that this area will require replanting within the coming decade, starting from 2021. Our dataset provides valuable input for optimal land use planning to meet the growing global demand for vegetable oils. The global oil palm extent layer for the year 2021 and the planting-year layer from 1990 to 2021 can be found at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13379129 (Descals, 2024a).
HANZE v2.1: an improved database of flood impacts in Europe from 1870 to 2020
Authors: Paprotny Dominik , Terefenko Paweł , Śledziowski Jakub
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Assessing long-term trends in flood losses and attributing them to climatic and socioeconomic changes requires comprehensive and systematic collection of historical information. Here, we present flood impact data for Europe that are part of the HANZE (Historical Analysis of Natural HaZards) database. The dataset covers riverine, pluvial, coastal, and compound floods that have occurred in 42 European countries between 1870 and 2020. The data were obtained by extensive data collection from more than 800 sources ranging from news reports through government databases to scientific papers. The dataset includes 2521 events characterized by at least one impact statistic: area inundated, fatalities, persons affected. or economic loss. Economic losses are presented both in the original currencies and price levels and with the inflation and exchange rate adjusted to the 2020 value of the euro. The spatial footprint of affected areas is consistently recorded using more than 1400 subnational units corresponding, with minor exceptions, to the European Union's Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS) level 3. Daily start and end dates, information on causes of the events, notes on data quality issues or associated non-flood impacts, and full bibliography of each record supplement the dataset. Apart from the possibility of downloading the data (https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8410025; Paprotny, 2023a), the database can be viewed, filtered, and visualized online at https://naturalhazards.eu (last access: 4 November 2024). The dataset is designed to be complementary to HANZE-Exposure, a high-resolution model of historical exposure changes (such as population and asset values) and be easily usable in statistical and spatial analyses, including multi-hazard studies.
Development and performance of a high-resolution surface wave and storm surge forecast model: application to a large lake
Authors: Swatridge Laura L. , Mulligan Ryan P. , Boegman Leon , Shan Shiliang
Published: November 2024

Abstract. A real-time forecast model of surface hydrodynamics in Lake Ontario (Coastlines-LO) was developed to automatically predict storm surges and surface waves. The system uses a dynamically coupled Delft3D–SWAN model with a structured grid to generate 48 h predictions for the lake that are updated every 6 h. The lake surface is forced with meteorological data from the High Resolution Deterministic Prediction System (HRDPS). The forecast model has been running since May 2021, capturing a wide variety of storm conditions. Good agreement between observations and modelled results is achieved, with root mean squared errors (RMSEs) for water levels and waves under 0.02 and 0.26 m, respectively. During storm events, the magnitude and timing of storm surges are accurately predicted at nine monitoring stations (RMSE <0.05 m), with model accuracy either improving or remaining consistent with decreasing forecast length. Forecast significant wave heights agree with observed data (1 %–12 % relative error for peak wave heights) at four wave buoys in the lake. Coastlines-LO forecasts for storm surge prediction for two consecutive storm events were compared to those from the Great Lakes Coastal Forecasting System (GLCFS) to further evaluate model performance. Both systems achieved comparable results with average RMSEs of 0.02 m. Coastlines-LO is an open-source wrapper code driven by open data and has relatively low computational requirements compared to GLCFS, making this approach suitable for forecasting marine conditions in other coastal regions.
Using global reanalysis and rainfall-runoff model to study multi-decadal variability in catchment hydrology at the European scale
Authors: Brigode Pierre , Oudin Ludovic
Published: November 2024

Abstract. This study explores the ability of global reanalyses to simulate catchment hydrology at the European scale using a conceptual rainfall–runoff model. We used two reanalyses, NOAA 20CR and ERA-20C, to simulate daily streamflows for over 2000 catchments since the 1840s. Our findings show that both reanalyses perform well, particularly for mean flows, with simulation performance improving as catchment size increases, though challenges remain for Mediterranean and snow-dominated regions. Additionally, the study highlights significant multi-decadal variations in streamflow, revealing alternating wet and dry periods across Europe. These findings provide valuable insights into long-term hydrological trends and offer a useful framework for understanding future changes in both water resources and hydrological extremes, such as floods, under climate variability.
Menguak Dampak Good Corporate Governance Dalam Memoderasi Pengaruh Profitabilitas dan Likuiditas Terhadap Agresivitas Pajak
Authors: Napiajo Napiajo , Hamzani Umiaty , Desyana Gita , Permata Indah Djunita
Published: November 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji pengaruh profitabilitas, likuiditas, terhadap agresivitas pajak dengan good corporate governance sebagai variabel moderasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder yang didapat dari situs Bursa Efek Indonesia. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah perusahaan LQ45 yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI), yang mempublikasikan laporan keuangan dan laporan tahunan selama periode 2022. Sample yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 45 perusahaan dengan periode data 1 tahun. Pemilihan sample dilakukan dengan metode sampel jenuh. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan analisis regresi moderasi dengan bantuan software SPSS versi 24 dengan tingkat signifikansi 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Likuiditas berpengaruh terhadap Agresivitas Pajak. Sedangkan Profitabilitas tidak berpengaruh terhadap Agresivitas Pajak. Variabel Good Corporate Governance yang diproksikan oleh Kepemilikan Institusional dapat memoderasi pengaruh Likuiditas terhadap Agresivitas Pajak, namun tidak dapat memoderasi pengaruh profitabilitas terhadap Agresivitas Pajak.
Kata Kunci: Profitabilitas, Likuiditas, Good Corporate Governance, Kepemilikan Institusional
Evaluación de un modelo de intervención psicooncológica en el peridiagnóstico de pacientes adultos
Authors: Demateis Mariano , Castañeiras Claudia , Llull Dario
Published: November 2024

Introducción: El diagnóstico oncológico impacta en distintos aspectos de la vida del paciente. Su adaptación al cáncer debería ser evaluada en función del momento del curso oncológico, siendo la activación emocional (AE) y la representación de la enfermedad (RE)sus dos componentes medulares. Se diseñó una intervención psicooncológica centrada en la adaptación a la enfermedad para el peridiagnóstico, etapa del curso con características y demandas específicas. El objetivo del trabajo es presentar resultados derivados de la aplicación de un Modelo de Intervención Psicooncológica en el Peridiagnóstico (MIPP) en pacientes adultos. Método: Se realizó un estudio experimental aleatorizado de 50 pacientes recientemente diagnosticados (en la semana posterior a primera consulta con oncólogo), asistidos por el servicio de oncología del Hospital Ramón Santamarina (Tandil, Argentina). Se evaluó AE con DASS 21, REcon BIPQ-R y ajuste al cáncer con miniMAC, en el primer y último día de aplicación del protocolo. Resultados: Se obtuvieron diferencias estadísticas significativas positivas y tamaño del efecto grande en la comparación intergrupos (intervención/control) en las medidas pre/post para las variables AE y RE. En el análisis intragrupo (intervención) se mantuvo la significación estadística, con tamaño del efecto medio y grande. Conclusión: La implementación del MIPP resultó efectiva y relevante clínicamente para mejorar la adaptación a la enfermedad en la primera fase del curso oncológico en pacientes adultos.
METHODS OF ASSESSING STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS
Authors: Șișianu Ala , Pușcașu Ala
Published: November 2024

Assessing students' knowledge in English language lessons is a crucial aspect of language education, impacting both teaching effectiveness and student outcomes. This article explores a variety of methods used to evaluate English language proficiency, considering both traditional and modern assessment techniques. Traditional methods such as written and oral exams are examined alongside performance-based assessments like portfolios and project-based learning. Additionally, the article delves into formative assessments, including quizzes and classroom activities, and the growing role of technology-enhanced assessments through computer-based testing and language learning apps. By examining the effectiveness, advantages, and limitations of each method, the article provides valuable insights into how these diverse tools can be integrated into a comprehensive assessment strategy. The ultimate aim is to offer educators a detailed understanding of assessment practices to enhance language teaching and learning outcomes, ensuring that students are accurately and fairly evaluated in their English language proficiency.
Факторы, влияющие на развитие промышленности строительных материалов Апшерон-Хызинского и Бакинского экономических районов
Authors: Абдуллаева Нурия Кямран
Published: November 2024

Цель исследования – самостоятельно проанализировать природные и экономические факторы, влияющие на развитие промышленности строительных материалов в таких важных экономических регионах, как Апшерон-Хызы и Баку, и понять существующие возможности и ограничения в данной области. В ходе исследования в качестве источников использовались статистические данные, полученные от Государственного комитета статистики Азербайджана, материалы основных трудов Института географии, а также различные литературные источники. В исследовании применялись систематический, оценочный и статистический методы. В статье проанализированы экономические показатели строительного сектора и промышленности строительных материалов в двух экономических регионах Азербайджана (Апшерон-Хызинском и Бакинском экономических районах), а также, с учетом роли промышленности строительных материалов в общем социально-экономическом развитии экономики страны, исследованы факторы, способствующие обеспечению быстрого и устойчивого развития данной отрасли. Сделан вывод, что для обеспечения дальнейшего развития промышленности строительных материалов необходимо применять передовые технологии в производстве и кооперировать с различными секторами с целью подготовки квалифицированных и образованных кадров для управления этими технологиями. В целях повышения инновационного потенциала в промышленности строительных материалов должен быть составлен план, подтверждающий сотрудничество всех участников общестроительной отрасли. Предложенные результаты могут быть использованы в хозяйственных целях и в программах социально-экономического развития регионов страны.
Оценка гидрохимического состояния малых рек Белгородской области в пределах сельских территорий
Authors: Киселев Владислав Викторович , Корнилов Андрей Геннадьевич , Киселев Виктор Викторович , Корнилов Андрей Андреевич
Published: November 2024

В данной статье приведены основные результаты гидрохимического мониторинга (по данным Росгидромета) малых рек Белгородской области в пределах сельских территорий. На основе комплексного комбинированного показателя степени загрязнённости поверхностных вод (УКИЗВ) выявлен умеренный положительный тренд загрязнённости исследуемых рек (рост до 20 %) в пределах рассматриваемого периода. Определены характерные загрязняющие вещества на каждом из водных участков. В результате установлено, что биогенная нагрузка по азоту и фосфатам дифференцируется в зависимости от источника сельскохозяйственного воздействия на малые реки. Участки исследуемых рек, где преобладает неканализованный сельский сток, как правило, подвержены фосфатному (РО43-) и аммонийному (NH4+) загрязнению (рост показателей до 35 %). Малые реки, расположенные в зоне функционирования животноводческих площадок агропромышленного комплекса, имеют тенденцию к пиковым концентрациям загрязнения соединениями нитратов (NO3-) и нитритов (NO2-) в период активного функционирования животноводческого производства.  Данная тенденция подтверждает общий тренд формирования гидроэкологической ситуации в Белгородской области на фоне интенсификации сельскохозяйственной отрасли региона.
Особенности восстановления древесной растительности на постагрогенных землях юга Среднерусской возвышенности
Authors: Терехин Эдгар Аркадьевич
Published: November 2024

В статье рассмотрены типы залежных земель юга Среднерусской возвышенности по участию древесной растительности. Выделены четыре категории залежей по этому признаку: с наличием участков полного покрытия древесной растительностью; с многочисленными отдельно стоящими деревьями; с редкими отдельно стоящими деревьями; с отсутствием древесной растительности. Типы залежей с отдельно стоящими деревьями характеризуются отсутствием статистически значимого тренда в многолетней динамике спектрально-отражательных характеристик, которая изучена на основе вегетационного индекса NDVI. Для залежей с наличием сплошной древесной растительности характерен многолетний тренд вегетационного индекса, но его статистическая значимость находится вблизи порогового значения. Форма участия древесной растительности на оставленных аграрных землях проявляется в их спектрально-отражательных характеристиках видимого, ближнего и коротковолнового инфракрасных диапазонов, измеренных по спутниковым данным Sentinel-2. Но типы залежей с отсутствием сплошной древесной растительности статистически значимо не отличаются друг от друга ни в одном из указанных диапазонов спектра. Статистически значимые отличия по отражательным характеристикам начинают появляться одновременно с формированием сомкнутых насаждений, когда величина проективного покрытия древесной растительностью отдельных залежей достигает 27–30 %. Появление многочисленных отдельно стоящих деревьев при отсутствии их сплошного покрытия не приводит к формированию статистически значимых отличий спектрально-отражательных характеристик, измеренных по данным Sentinel-2, от залежей без древесной растительности.
Благодарности: Исследование выполнено при финансовой поддержке Министерства науки и высшего образования Российской Федерации в рамках Государственного задания № FZWG-2023-0011.
Пространственное распределение тяжелых металлов и мышьяка в почвах вблизи горнопромышленных предприятий
Authors: Полетаев Арсений Олегович , Севрюков Илья Сергеевич
Published: November 2024

В статье рассмотрены результаты мониторинга содержания в почве тяжелых металлов и мышьяка для железорудного района КМА и особенности загрязнения тяжелыми металлами и мышьяком поверхностного слоя почв агроландшафтов, расположенных вблизи промышленных зон Лебединского и Стойленского ГОКов. Путем анализа растров интерполированных значений загрязнителей выявлено уменьшение содержания в поверхностном слое почвы Mn, Fe, Ni, Zn, Ba и увеличение содержания Cu и Pb по мере удаления от отвала окисленных кварцитов ЛГОКа. При удалении от отвала мело-мергельных пород СГОКа уменьшается в поверхностном слое почвы содержание Fe, Ni, As и возрастает содержание Zn и Ba. Выявлено, что согласно уточненному суммарному показателю концентрации (Zy), уровень загрязнения вблизи отвала окисленных кварцитов ЛГОКа и отвала мело-мергельных пород СГОКа является слабым или отсутствует. Проведен попарный корреляционный анализ и выявлены ассоциации тяжелых металлов: Ni и Cr, Ba и Mn, Ba и Zn, Ni и Mn, Zn и Cr, Zn и Mn, Zn и Ni, Ba и Ni, Ba и Sr около отвала окисленных кварцитов ЛГОКа, и ассоциация Pb и Cu вблизи отвала мело-мергельных пород СГОКа.
Благодарности. Исследование выполнено при финансовой поддержке Министерства науки и высшего образования Российской Федерации в рамках Государственного задания № FZWG-2023-0011.
Эстетическое направление в географии: тематика и динамика исследований последних десятилетий
Authors: Гайденко Елена Михайловна
Published: November 2024

В статье представлен библиометрический анализ публикаций, посвященных эстетической оценке и эстетическим свойствам ландшафта. Проанализированы тематика и динамика исследований в области эстетической географии, представленных на четырех цифровых ресурсах – платформах научного цитирования (научные статьи, материалы конференций, монографии, диссертации). Оценка динамики публикационной активности авторов в данной статье осуществлялась на основе поискового запроса на четырех системах научного цитирования. Представленным библиометрическим анализом охвачены публикации как отечественных, так и зарубежных ученых, вышедшие в период с 1980 по 2024 г. Проанализирована динамика публикаций за отдельные годы и пятилетние периоды, ключевые этапы и взлеты активности. Проведено сравнение количества публикаций по странам, выделены наиболее активные регионы. Выявлено количество и проанализирована тематика диссертационных работ, представленных на соискание ученой степени кандидата/доктора географических наук. По результатам анализа выявлены тенденции и паттерны в научных исследованиях, проводимых в рамках эстетического направления в географии.
Pemanfaatan Bahan Lokal “Getah Nyatu” Untuk Memperkuat Ekonomi Kreatif Masyarakat Daerah Aliran Sungai (DAS) Kahayan di Kota Palangka Raya
Authors: Triyani Triyani  , Suprayitno  , Kartika Ananda  , Huda Musthofa  , Angelika Putri
Published: November 2024

Mitra yang terlibat dalam kegiatam pengabdian ini adalah IKM Pandji. Permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh mitra IKM Pandji berkaitan dengan permasalahan produksi dan pemasaran. Untuk mengurai permasalahan tersebut Tim Program Pemberdayaan Dosen Pendamping Wirausaha Masyarakat menawarkan alternatif solusi berupa pengadaan alat produksi yang lebih canggih yakni Magic Com, memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan dalam pembuatan kerajinan getah nyatu, pelatihan dan pendampingan pemasaran melalui platform IG, Tiktok, Facebook, Shopee, Lazada dan Tokopedia. Selain itu, program ini juga menawarkan program kerja praktik dan evaluasi setiap tahapan program. Untuk permasalahan bidang produksi tim menerapkan metode kegiatan sosialisasi, kegiatan pelatihan dan pendampingan, serta pengadaan peralatan untuk menunjang produksi Getah Nyatu. Selain itu, permasalahan bidang pemasaran tim menerapkan metode pelatihan dan pendampingan yang dimaksudkan untuk melatih serta membekali kelompok pengrajin agar memiliki pemahaman dan keterampilan dalam memasarkan produk kerajinannya secara digital. Dengan mempromosikan hasil kerajinan secara digital diharapkan kerajinan Getah Nyatu bisa dilirik konsumen, baik secara nasional maupun internasional. Pelatihan pemasaran melalui platform e-commerce diharapkan mampu memberikan pemahaman dan keterampilan dalam pemilihan media sebagai penghubung penyampaian pesan iklan yang akan disampaikan kepada konsumen. Solusi tersebut diberikan kepada mitra (IKM Pandji) dengan tujuan untuk mewujudkan tujuan utama yakni memberikan pemahaman dan skill dalam memproduksi kerajinan melalui optimalisasi bahan lokal Getah Nyatu serta mampu memasarkan produk kerajinannya pada level pasar lokal, nasional maupun internasional.
On the issue of promoting terrorist activities
Authors:   Lipetsk State Technical University, Nabokov L.V. , Kuznetsov A.A. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University, Bochkova Yu.A. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University
Published: November 2024

Subject. The issues of criminal law characteristics of the crime provided for in Art. 205.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. Goal. Provide an analysis of such a crime as facilitating terrorist activities from the point of view of the theory of criminal law, regulations and judicial practice. Method or methodology. The research is based on methods of analysis of legal sources, as well as the method of deduction and generalization. Results of the work. The article provides an analysis of the subject of crimes provided for in Art. 205.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, the provisions of regulatory legal acts and judicial practice of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation are analyzed. Conclusions. Promoting terrorist activities poses an increased degree of danger to society. It damages public safety and the state as a whole.
Assessment of the effectiveness of government communication with the population
Authors:   Lipetsk State Technical University, Malykhina D.M. , Mitrofanova O.N. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University
Published: November 2024

Subject. The article is devoted to the evaluation of information interaction (communication) of public authorities with the population. The relevance of the study is determined by the active use of various channels of communication between authorities and the population, including the use of Internet resources. Goal. The main purpose of the study is to study the forms of information interaction between public authorities and the population in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. Method or methodology. The article uses a general scientific methodology, which provides for the use of a systematic approach and various methods of cognition, primarily dialectical, deduction, analysis and synthesis of theoretical and methodological provisions to achieve this goal. The results of the work. In the course of the study, the methodology of data collection and analysis was analyzed to assess the mechanism of communication between the population and federal executive authorities (FOIV) using methods for assessing various parameters. Conclusions. It is concluded that the use of the methodology considered in the article in the long term allows to control the pace of development of communication between authorities and the population from an objective point of view and implies the possibility of its further application, taking into account the existing problems in communication between the state and society (the closeness of many departments and the low level of communication, the lack of unified forms of interaction).
Design aspect in economics
Authors:   Lipetsk State Technical University, Tychina L.A. , Kantaryuk E.A. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University, Kukushkina V.A. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University
Published: November 2024

Subject. This article examines design factors that influence economics in the modern world, as well as the role and importance of design in business. Goal. The main goal of the study is to prove that not a single created product in the modern world can do without design. Appearance, technical characteristics, materials used and many other parameters that form the image of a product in business can only reveal themselves with due attention to design. Method and methodology. The research is based on general scientific methodology, which involves the use of a systematic approach and general scientific methods of cognition. The results of the work. Based on practical research proving that the success of many enterprises is associated with design, the factors that have the greatest impact on them were formulated: 1) design increases the value of the product; 2) design affects the image and reputation of the brand; 3) design affects the speed of product development and release to the market; 4) design brings innovation; 5) Design plays a crucial role in user experience. Conclusions. After conducting this study, it can be noted that only at first glance design seems of little significance for business and the economy as a whole. Today, with a competent approach, the return on it will be the most important factor for selling a product on the market. After all, given the same technical characteristics, most people will choose something that will interest them visually and also evoke positive emotions.
“A las riberas de mis ojos”: Reflections on Relevance and Motor Resonance (Kinesis) in Early-Modern Spanish Poetry
Authors: Torres Isabel
Published: November 2024

This article reflects on recent work (predominantly on Anglophone and Francophone contexts) that blends Relevance Theory with an embodied account of language that is particularly sensitive to the kinesic features of the poetic text. Early-modern Spanish poetry is generally sidelined from these discussions. Representative poems by the Conde de Salinas and Gabriel Bocángel will be taken, therefore, as a testing ground in which to explore how insights afforded by relevance theory, as complementary to other considerations, might encourage a deep and transformative reading in relation to the experienced world.
Additive manufacturing in orthognathic surgery: A case study
Authors: Douesnel Laurent , Khonsari Roman Hossein
Published: November 2024

Over the last few decades, 3D printing has played an increasingly important role in the daily lives of healthcare professionals, with the local production of medical devices (MDs) (known as "in-house" MDs), both patient-specific and non-patient-specific. This production, on a non-industrial scale, meets the specific needs of target patient groups. It is only possible if the needs cannot be met, at the appropriate performance level, by an equivalent CE-marked device available on the market. In order to improve the safety of these devices, the European authorities have drawn up a new regulation (EU 2017/745), the requirements of which will lead to changes in current practice for both manufacturers and healthcare establishments. In France, there are currently few examples of in-house production of medical devices that comply with the new regulations. The aim of this book is to present these regulatory requirements through the eyes of a maxillo-facial surgeon, with a particular focus on orthognathic surgery. After introducing various notions about 3D printing and then orthognathic surgery and the place 3D printing occupies in it, we present a concrete case of setting up an intra-hospital pro-duction chain that complies with EU regulation 2017/745. To illustrate our point, we use the production of patient-specific, computer-assisted occlusal splints to guide orthognathic surgery in the maxillofacial surgery department of Nantes University Hospital.
Chapter 2. Area of interest : orthognathic surgery
Authors: Douesnel Laurent , Khonsari Roman Hossein
Published: November 2024

The aim of the work presented in this book is to discuss the applicability of 3D printing in the field of orthognathic surgery. In this section, we will present the issues involved in this type of surgery, covering the general aspects of patient examination, typical osteotomies and surgical planning. This will be followed by a presentation of how planning can be transferred. Finally, we'll look at the benefits of 3D printing.
EFEKTIVITAS METODE SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION PADA HASIL PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI SMKN 2 TENGGARONG
Authors: Riadi Akhmad , Misran Misran
Published: November 2024

The Small Group Discussion method or group discussion method in research is an alternative method used by teachers in class, aimed at solving a problem based on the opinions of students. While learning Islamic religious education is a teaching and learning process in Islamic religious education which includes religious elements such as aqidah, morals, jurisprudence, the Koran, hadith and the history of Islamic culture to shape the personality of students so that they become individuals who have good morals in accordance with Islamic religious goals, the more the better the discussion method used in Islamic religious education subjects, the better the results achieved by students, conversely if the discussion method is carried out in Islamic religious learning, the results achieved will not be optimal or inadequate. greatly determines the quality of learning, because accuracy in selecting learning strategies can support the success of learning activities so that it will increase student achievement. So far, PAI learning used at SMKN 2 Tenggarong is conventional learning, teachers also don't really understand learning strategies, for example small group discussions in this lesson so that many students pay less attention to the lessons being delivered. The method used in this research is the experimental method. The findings of this study are that the use of active learning strategies Small Group Discussion is effective in increasing learning achievement in Islamic religious education.