bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Visual Feature Extraction Based on Region of Interest and FCNN
Authors: Wang Xingjie , Sun Mingtan , Pan Jiachen
Published: December 2023

At present, image and video has become more and more the main form of multimedia expression, how to effectively locate the user really need from the large-scale image video data image block, has become a more popular problem in the field of image and video processing, extraction of interest area is the key technology to solve this problem. Based on this, many visual attention models have been proposed, the most representative of which is the extraction algorithm proposed by and. The algorithm first extracts the features of the image such as brightness, color and direction into the feature map, and then uses the “center surround” mechanism similar to the field of perception for each feature map. In recent years, with the rapid development of three-dimensional display technology, more and more elements are integrated into the daily life. Compared with the previous flat display, three-dimensional display technology can often bring the viewer a higher quality of visual experience and lifelike visual feelings, so it is very popular. Due to the addition of depth information, the traditional image-based region of interest extraction method can not predict the salient region in stereo video very well. In this paper, we study the mechanism of human visual attention, adopt the bottom-up method, combine the traditional and video sequence motion features, comprehensively consider the depth information of stereoscopic video, introduce the perception characteristics of depth of human visual system into the region of interest extraction, and propose a visual attention model of stereoscopic video. Experiments show the effectiveness of our model.
A BFGS Algorithm for Temperature Distribution of Laser Therapy Assisted Based on Heat Conduction Equation
Authors: Luan Bailin
Published: December 2023

Heat conduction equation and laser therapy are important therapeutic means in medicine. At present, laser therapy technology is not mature, there is a large error rate in detection. In this paper, the BFGS algorithm is used to improve the skin tissue temperature distribution during laser therapy, and a mathematical model is established based on the heat conduction differential equation and single value condition, and the measured data of the BFGS algorithm is given. This makes the technique more accurate and efficient, with a 98.7% similarity to the actual data. In the future, BFGS algorithm and laser therapy should be paid attention to and widely used.
GIS Building Reconstruction Research Based on 3D Image Processing Technology
Authors: Zhang Wei , Jiang Yiyan
Published: December 2023

In the era of big data, 3D electronic maps and GIS have important applications in fields such as geographic information analysis and urban computing. However, the construction cost of electronic maps is high, especially the 3D modeling of buildings as an important feature image, which leads to a high economic threshold for the acquisition of high-precision 3D building electronics. At the same time, with the increase of map area, the efficiency of 3D reconstruction of buildings is difficult to meet the demand. In order to solve the problem of high cost and low efficiency of 3D reconstruction of buildings in GIS, this paper proposes a method for fast and low-cost 3D modeling of buildings using building image data provided by online electronic maps, using deep neural network target recognition and instance segmentation techniques to segment building facades and calculate building pixel heights from 3D building image data. Secondly, a mapping model of building pixel height to metric height is built using a simple design warp network to calculate building metric height. Finally, a method is proposed to calculate the height of the blocked buildings. The evaluation of the accuracy of the experimental results compared with the baseline data shows that the 3D building data obtained using the GIS building 3D modeling scheme studied in this paper meets the expected requirements in terms of the location and shape of the bottom edge contour of the building and the height of the building, and can meet the demand for 3D building electronic map data in areas such as urban planning and wireless network optimization.
Construction and Application Research of Safe Building Information Sharing System Based on Blockchain Technology
Authors: Qi Ya
Published: December 2023

In recent years, blockchain, as one of the emerging information technologies, has been increasingly integrated into the whole process of development in various economic and social fields and industries, playing an important role in global resource reorganization, global economic structure reshaping and global competition pattern change. This paper proposes a hybrid chain model combining DPoS-Quorum consensus algorithm for coalition chains and PANDA consensus algorithm for public chains in conjunction with the current situation of construction supply chain, and experiments prove that this paper’s method, while ensuring data security and privacy security, can accelerate the data circulation and sharing efficiency of construction supply chain.
Sudoku Solver: A Comparative Study of Different Algorithms and Image Processing Techniques
Authors: Hira Swati , Bhagwatkar Neha , Agrawal Kartik , Loya Nikunj
Published: December 2023

This research paper aims to explore the different types of algorithms used for solving Sudoku puzzles and provide a comparative analysis of their efficiency and accuracy. Sudoku puzzles have become increasingly popular in recent years, and many people enjoy the challenge of solving these puzzles. However, for more difficult puzzles, finding a solution can be time-consuming and require a lot of trial and error. In this paper, we will examine the Backtracking approach, Backtracking + Hashmap approach, Constraint Propagation Algorithm, and Dancing Links Algorithm for solving Sudoku puzzles. We will also provide a detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each algorithm, based on their performance on different levels of difficulty of Sudoku puzzles. We will also compare the efficiency and accuracy of these algorithms to determine which approach is best suited for solving Sudoku puzzles. The proposed approach will be of interest to puzzle enthusiasts, researchers in the field of artificial intelligence, and anyone interested in exploring different approaches to solving complex problems using algorithms.
Special Issue NL4AI 2022: Workshop on natural language for artificial intelligence
Authors: Nozza Debora , Passaro Lucia , Polignano Marco
Published: December 2023

The 2022 edition of NL4AI was co-located with the 21st International Conference of the Italian Association for Artificial Intelligence (AIxIA 2022) and took place on November 30th in Udine, Italy. The call for papers attracted 17 submissions by 52 different authors from Italy (44), the UK (2), Algeria (4), and Germany (2). After the review process, 13 of 17 papers were accepted for publication (acceptance rate 76.47%). In terms of topics, the contributions to the workshop span from pure NLP works to broader proposals bridging NLP with other AI applications. Among the accepted articles, we selected two that we considered the most relevant and inspiring for the Italian Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence communities. The authors of these papers have been invited to extend their contribution to this volume, creating an exclusive venue to provide visibility to their egregious work.
RETRACTED: An improved clustering method using particle swarm optimization algorithm and mitochondrial fusion model (PSO-MFM)
Authors: Nasef Mohammed M. , El Kafrawy Passent M. , Hashim Amal
Published: December 2023

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
A novel approach for multi-objective linear programming model under spherical fuzzy environment and its application
Authors: Yuvashri Prakash , Saraswathi Appasamy
Published: December 2023

Every decision-making process particularly those involving real-life issues is disproportionately plagued by uncertainty. It is also unavoidable and obvious. Since its conception are several ways for representing uncertainty have been proposed by numerous academics to cope with uncertainty. Fuzzy sets and hierarchical such as picture fuzzy sets stand out among them as excellent representation techniques for modeling uncertainty. However, there are several significant drawbacks to the current uncertainty modeling techniques. Due to its vast versatility and benefits we here embrace the idea of the spherical fuzzy set, an extension of the picture fuzzy set. On the other hand amid uncertainty in real life the multi-objective plays a critical role. In this research paper determining a Multi-Objective Linear Programming Problem of Spherical fuzzy sets serves to stimulate nous. The score function corresponding to the degree positive, negative and neutral is the foundation upon which the suggested approach is developed. Additionally we apply the suggested strategy to the solution of the multi-objective linear programming problem to demonstrate its superiority through certain numerical examples. Maximization or Minimizing of the cost is the primary goal of the multi-objective linear programming problem. Using an explicitly defined score function the suggested solution transformed the Spherical Fuzzy Multi-Objective Linear Programming Problem into a Crisp Multi-Objective Linear Programming Problem (CMOLPP). We establish some theorems to show that the efficient solution of CMOLPP is likewise an efficient solution of SFMOLPP. The CMOLPP is then further simplified into a single-objective Linear Programming Problem (LPP) thus we revamp the modified Zimmermann’s approach in the environment of a nonlinear membership function with the aid of the suggested technique. It is possible to simply solve this single-objective LPP using any software or standard LPP algorithm. The suggested approach achieves the fuzzy optimum result without altering the nature of the issue. An application of the suggested approach has been used to illustrate it and its results have been distinguished from those of other preexisting methods found in the literature. To determine the importance of the suggested technique which adjudicate thorough theorem and result analysis is conducted.
Hybrid intelligent technique for intrusion detection in cyber physical systems with improved feature set
Authors: Sagar Maloth , Vanmathi C.
Published: December 2023

Machine learning techniques commonly used for intrusion detection systems (IDSs face challenges due to inappropriate features and class imbalance. A novel IDS comprises four stages: Pre-processing, Feature Extraction, Feature Selection, and Detection. Initial pre-processing balances input data using an improved technique. Features (statistical, entropy, correlation, information gain) are extracted, and optimal ones selected using Improved chi-square. Intrusion detection is performed by a hybrid model combining Bi-GRU and CNN classifiers, with optimized weight parameters using SI-BMO. The outputs from both classifiers are averaged for the result. The SI-BMO-based IDS is compared with conventional techniques Blue Monkey Optimization (BMO), Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm (GOA), Deer Hunting Optimization (DHO), Poor Rich Optimization (PRO), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU), Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) for performance evaluation.
Discovering ME: An innovative planning tool for students with significant disabilities
Authors: Holland Lisa , St. John Kendel , Getzel Elizabeth Evans
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND: The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) requires transition plans for students with disabilities to be based on high-quality, age-appropriate transition assessments. However, educators struggle to garner reliable assessment results for students with significant disabilities, because so few assessments are designed or validated for students with these barriers. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this practice brief is to share details on the process, called Discovering ME, which provides an effective transition assessment and planning tool that is critical to increasing students’ employment outcomes, especially for those who face the most significant barriers to employment. METHODS: Sixty-one students across rural, urban, and suburban school districts participated in Discovering ME. Data were collected across five years, including demographic information and examples of students’ top career cluster areas for future employment. In addition, a statewide survey was conducted with educators participating in Discovering ME on the effectiveness of this early career planning process. RESULTS: The Discovering ME process provides career-related opportunities for students with significant barriers in the home, school, and community in a variety of career clusters based on their expressed interests. Educators report that the focus of this process on students and their interests helped to create positive experiences for them by creating opportunities for success. CONCLUSION: The Discovering ME process provides students with disabilities with authentic, coordinated career awareness and development activities and the building of self-determination, work readiness, and community integration skills.
¿‘Buenas inversiones para personas discretas’?: Los bonos municipales de Buenos Aires y São Paulo en los mercados de capitales globales entre 1887 y 1927
Authors: R. Miranda José Augusto
Published: December 2023

This paper examines the relatively unexplored topic of Latin American municipal bonds in the international market, comparing the performance of Buenos Aires and São Paulo bonds with their national counterparts between 1887 and 1927. The study also provides insights into how these bonds contributed to establishing investor confidence and promoted economic and urban growth in Latin America suggesting that municipal bonds were as safe (or safer) as sovereign ones, and that the status of a political capital did not played a central role on the bonds performance. The study highlights the more stable and less volatile nature of municipal securities, making them a “good investment for quiet folks.” The article concludes demonstrating the importance of municipal bonds in Latin America urban development.
HUBUNGAN PENGGUNAAN ANTIPSIKOTIK DENGAN EFEK SAMPING EKSTRAPIRAMIDAL PASIEN SKIZOFRENIA
Authors: Novita Rennie Puspa
Published: December 2023

Skizofrenia adalah salah satu gangguan jiwa berat yang ditandai dengan kesulitan yang dialami pasien untuk membedakan antara hal-hal yang terjadi dalam kehidupan sehari-hari seperti halusinasi dan delusi. Antipsikotik digunakan untuk menangani skizofrenia. Salah satu efek samping terapi antipsikotik yang paling umum adalah gejala ekstrapiramidal. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengamati pola penggunaan antipsikotik dan menentukan hubungan antara penggunaan antipsikotik dan jumlah efek samping ekstrapiramidal yang terjadi di ruang rawat inap Rumah Sakit Ernaldi Bahar Palembang dari Oktober 2021 hingga Oktober 2022. Dalam penelitian ini, teknik pengambilan sampel purposive digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data secara retrospektif. Sebanyak 103 sampel memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Menurut pola penggunaan antipsikotik, penggunaan antipsikotik kombinasi lebih banyak (64%) daripada antipsikotik tunggal. Efek samping ekstrapiramidal paling sering terjadi dengan kombinasi haloperidol-risperidone (6,8%), dan dengan risperidone sebagai terapi tunggal, yang paling sering terjadi. Hipersalivasi adalah efek samping paling umum dari sindrom ekstrapiramidal (34,3%). Hasil uji chi-square menunjukkan nilai p = 0,022, yang menunjukkan bahwa p < 0,05. Efek samping sindrom ekstrapiramidal dapat dipengaruhi oleh penggunaan antipsikotik, baik secara tunggal maupun dalam bentuk kombinasi.
Karakteristik pasien dengan Mola Hidatidosa di Rumah Sakit Muhammadiyah Palembang
Authors: Indriyani Indriyani
Published: December 2023

Kehamilan adalah fertilisasi atau penyatuan dari spermatozoa danovumdilanjutkandengannidasiatauimplantasi. Selainkehamilannormalkehamilanjugadapatmenjadisuatukehamilanabnormal salah satu bentukkehamilan abnormal adalah penyakit trofoblasgestasional. Mola hidatidosa umum dikenal dengan sebutan hamil anggur adalahkehamilan abnormal yang ditandai dengan pembengkakan kistik vilus korialisdisertai proliferasi trofoblas. Jenispenelitianyangdigunakanadalahpenelitiankuantitatifdengandesain  deskriptifretrospektifuntukmelihatkarakteristikibudenganmolahidatidosa. Hasil penelitian didapatkan prevalensi molahidatidosaRumahSakitMuhammadiyahPalembangPeriodeJanuari2018sampaidengandesember2020 yaitu 0,4%. Usia pasien mola hidatidosa  <20 tahun sebanyak 22,2%, 20-35 tahun sebanyak  37% dan >35 tahun sebanyak 40,7%. Berdasarkan jumlah paritas pada pasien mola hidatidosa yaitu 22,2% Nullipara, 18,5% Primipara, dan 59,3% Multipara. Riwayat perdarahan pervaginam sebanyak 85,2% dan tanpa perdarahan sebanyak 14,8%. Pendidikan pasien tidak sekolah sebanyak 3,7%, SD sebanyak 33,3%, SMP sebanyak 29,6%, SMA sebanyak 25,9% dan Perguruan tinggi sebanyak 7,4%. Kesimpulan Karakteristikusiaibu lebih dari 35 tahun, multigravida, keluhan perdarahan pervaginam serta pendidikan yang rendah merupakan variabel yang dominan pada pasien dengan mola hidatidosa.
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP DENGAN PERILAKU VULVA HYGIENE SAAT MENSTRUASI PADA SISWI SMP MUHAMMADIYAH 06 PALEMBANG TAHUN 2022
Authors: Pratiwi Ratih
Published: December 2023

Menjaga kebersihan organ kewanitaan terutama saat menstruasi menjadi salah satu poin penting dalam menjaga kesehatan organ reproduksi. Vulva hygiene adalah upaya untuk menjaga kebersihan daerah vulva (genitalia bagian luar) dengan tujuan agar kebersihan dan kesehatannya terjaga supaya tidak terjadi infeksi. Rendahnya pengetahuan remaja putri tentang kesehatan reproduki akan menimbulkan sikap yang kurang baik dalam melakukan vulva hygiene saat menstruasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan dan sikap dengan perilaku vulva hygiene saat menstruasi pada siswi SMP Muhammadiyah 06 Palembang tahun 2022. Jenis penelitian ini adalah analitik observasional dengan desain potong lintang (cross sectional). Sampel pada penelitian ini diambil menggunakan teknik total sampling dengan data primer dari siswi SMP Muhammadiyah 06 Palembang tahun 2022 dan didapatkan 47 sampel yang telah memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Hasil uji statistic menunjukkan responden yang memiliki pengetahuan baik tentang perilaku vulva hygiene saat menstruasi ada sebanyak 30 responden (63,8%), responden yang memiliki sikap positif tentang perilaku vulva hygiene saat menstruasi ada sebanyak 27 responden (57,4), sedangkan responden yang berperilaku vulva hygiene baik saat menstruasi ada sebanyak 25 responden (53,2%). Hasil dari uji Kolmogorov smirnov menunjukkan bahwa adanya hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan perilaku vulva hygiene saat menstruasi  dengan P-Value (0,015), dan adanya hubungan antara sikap dengan perilaku vulva hygiene saat menstruasi dengan P-Value (0,000). Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara pengetahuan dengan perilaku vulva hygiene saat menstruasi dan terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara sikap dengan perilaku vulva hygiene saat menstruasi.
FAKTOR- FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PERANAN KELOMPOK TANI TERNAK DI KABUPATEN CIREBON
Authors: Perwitasari Fitri Dian , Arisandi Bayu
Published: December 2023

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui factor-faktor yang mempengaruhi peranan kelompok tani ternak di Kabupaten Cirebon. Waktu pelaksanaan penelitian pada bulan Agustus sampai bulan September 2021. Tempat Penelitian dilaksanakan di 4 Kelompok Tani Ternak (KTT) yaitu KTT Kec Babakan, KTT Kec Gunung Jati, KTT Kec Talun dan KTT Kec Waled. Metode pemilihan lokasi dengan menggunakan purposive sampling. Pemilihan sampel responden menggunakan accidental sampling, jumlah responden KTT Kec Babakan (15 orang), KTT Kec Gunung Jati (20 orang), KTT Kec Talun (23 orang) dan KTT Kec Waled (9 orang), total responden berjumlah 67 orang. Hasil penelitian menunujukan 1) peranan kelompok tani ternak dikategorikan dengan nilai cukup sebagai tempat belajar, unit produksi, unit usaha dan tempat kerjasama. 2) Hasil uji koefisien determinasi (R2) sebesar 64,7 persen artinya mampu menjelaskan terhadap variasi dari variabel dependent yaitu peranan kelompok tani sebesar 64,7 persen, sisanya sebesar 35,3 persen dipengaruhi oleh variabel-variabel lain diluar model. Nilai uji F hitung 28,366 ? 2,75 hasil ini mengatakan bahwa H0 ditolak dan H? diterima, berarti secara bersama-sama peranan belajar, unit produksi, unit usaha dan tempat kerjasama memberikan berpengaruh. Hasil uji T hitung menunjukan bahwa peranan kelompok sebagai tempat usaha dan tempat kerjasama memberikan pengaruh yang nyata pada usaha penggemukan sapi potong.

Kata kunci: Kelompok Tani Ternak, Peranan Kelompok, Sapi Potong
TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP PETERNAK DOMBA RAKYAT TERHADAP PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH PETERNAKAN DI DESA WARUKAWUNG KECAMATAN DEPOK KABUPATEN CIREBON
Authors: Ramita Ramita , Widyani Retno , Yuliananda Devi
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk  mengetahui  tingkat  pengetahuan  dan sikap  peternak  domba rakyat  terhadap pemanfaatan  limbah  peternakan dan untuk mengetahui hubungan  tingkat  pengetahua n dan sikap peternak domba. Lokasi  penelitian  ini  dilakukan  di Desa Warukawung   Kecamatan Depok Kabupaten Cirebon. Pada bulan September Tahun 2021. Jenis penelitian  iniadalah deskriptif  presentase.  Populasi pada penelitian  ini yaitu  30 peternak domba rakyat dengan menggunakan  rumus total sampling sehingga  sampel  yang  digunakan  yaitu  total keseluruhan  peternak  domba rakyat yang berada di Desa Warukawung.  Analisis yang digunakan  untuk mencari nila i presentase tingkat  pengetahuan  dan sikap peternak domba menggunakan  skala likert, kemudian  di uji hipotesis  menggunakan  uji Chi Square  dan untuk  mencari hubunga n tingkat   pengetahuan   dan  sikap.  Hasil  penelitian   ini   adalah  tingkat   pengetahua n peternak domba rakyat terhadap pemanfaatan limbah peternakan masuk dalam kategori rendah  dengan  rata-rata perolehan  skor 40 yang  kemudian  di uji lanjut  dengan  Chi Square didapat nilai X2 hitung>  X2tabel yaitu 44,33>9,48 yang berarti bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan pada kategori rendah. Sikap peternak domba rakyatterhadap pemanfaatan   limbah   peternakan   masuk   dalam  kategori  rendah  dengan   rata–rata perolehan  skor 48,58 yangkemudian  di uji lanjut  dengan Chi Square didapat nilai X2 hitung>   X2  tabel  yaitu  37,34  >9,48  yang  berarti  bahwa  terdapat  perbedaan  yang signifikan  pada kategori  rendah.  Adanya  hubungan  antara  tingkat  pengetahuan  dan sikap peternak dombarakyat dengan  perolehan  skor X2 hitung>  X2 tabel yaitu  14,02 > 9,48.

 

Kata kunci: tingkat pengetahuan, sikap peternak, Chi square.
TATALAKSANA PEMOTONGAN SAPI POTONG DI RUMAH POTONG HEWAN BATTEMBAT KECAMATANTENGAH TANI KABUPATEN CIREBON
Authors: Adhari Habib Akbar , Bastoni Bastoni , Iftitah Dein
Published: December 2023

ABSTRAK

Pemilihan pemotongan karena sebagai menjembatani usaha dari hulu kehilir dan mengetahui proses pemotongan serta pemasaran daging sapi dan kerbau di rumah potong hewan Rumah Pemotongan Hewan (RPH) Battembat Tengah Tani, Cirebon.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran umum proses pemotongan di (RPH) Battembat Tengah Tani.   Waktu dan tempat penelitian dilaksanakan pada tanggal November 2020 sampai 16 Desember 2020 di RPH) Battembat Tengah Tani, Cirebon. Metode pemeilihan lokasi dengan metode purposive sampling. RPH) Battembat Tengah Tani, Cirebon merupakan usaha jasa pemotongan milik pemerintah daerah. Metode penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode observasi dan wawancara dengan pihak pemilik peternak mengenai proses pemotongan hewan ternak. Hasil penelitian di RPH Battembat Tengah Tani, Cirebon sudah memenuhi persyaratan daging yang ASUH, dimana proses penyembelihan sesuai syariat islam dan masih tradisional, dimana sapi masih diletakan dalam lantai akan tetapi kebersihan dan sanitasi ruangan juga diperhatikan, pemotongan dan penanganan pelayuan sudah sesuai standart proses pemotongan pada umumnya. (RPH) Battembat Tengah Tani, Cirebon juga mendapat izin dan pengawasan dari Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Cirebon dan MUI Kabupaten Cirebon.

 

Kata kunci : proses pemotongan; Sapi Potong; RPH Battembat Tengah Tani, Cirebon
needs analysis for the implementation of a complementary course in Mathematics education for teachers of Mathematics in Namibia
Authors: Ilukena Alex M. , Schafer Marc
Published: December 2023

After the introduction of the Basic Education Teacher Diploma (BETD) in Namibia, a number of studies were conducted on how teachers, lecturers, stakeholders and the Namibian public perceived the BETD program and its implementation. However, very few studies focused specifically on mathematics subject content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in the BETD. This paper reports on a study which investigated the need for a complementary course for mathematics teachers to address the perceived lack of mathematical content and pedagogical knowledge in the Namibian BETD. The study involved five mathematics school teachers, two former mathematics college lecturers in the Kavango educational region and a professor of mathematics education at the University of Namibia. These participants were purposefully selected because of their knowledge and experiences with various aspects of the BETD program. And the data was collected by means of two methods namely documents analysis and semi-structured interviews. These methods complemented each other and also provided a degree of cross checking of claims.
Wikipedia translation as an additive pedagogy for Oshikwanyama language learning
Authors: Hamwedi Aletta
Published: December 2023

This paper reports on a study carried out in a northern Namibian urban school about the use of Wikipedia translation as an additional teaching and learning tool in Oshikwanyama Firs Language classroom. Higher-level learners (Secondary phase) were purposefully chosen for this study. The study followed a situated learning theoretical framework, of which its cognitive apprenticeship elements were used as the analytical tool. The research findings show that Wikipedia translation offers a simulating learning platform for learners to learn both languages Oshikwanyama and English reciprocally and this improves their performance. Furthermore, Wikipedia translation, which is done collaboratively, give learners confidence towards working with others to create knowledge. Lastly, Wikipedia translation motivates learners to learn Oshikwanyama and use it in their daily ICT interaction.
What do reflection and emotion got to do with it? My journey as a novice researcher
Authors: Freeman Rachel J.
Published: December 2023

In this manuscript I am attempting to provide insight into my journey as a novice researcher completing my Master’s research that explored Working Women's Perceptions of Power, Gender-Based Violence and HIV-infection (Freeman, 2010). I considered reflexivity as it relates to the analysis of qualitative data by drawing and reflecting on my master’s studies in the field of sociology. The study explored working women’s perceptions of power, gender-based violence and HIV-infection risks within intimate relationships. This problem was addressed by conducting an exploratory study with five female employees in an airline business who participated in in-depth, face-to-face interviews. This manuscript covers a brief introduction to reflexivity in qualitative data analysis, provides a reflective account, Theoretical Perspective, Interpersonal and Institutional context of research, the Emotional Response to Methodology and concludes with some lessons learned and recommendations for other novice researchers.
Investigating the relevance of preparatory mathematics in three selected kindergartens in the Zambezi region of Namibia
Authors: Ilukena Alex M. , Musiba Makando Autilliah , Simasiku Muyumbano Bosman
Published: December 2023

This paper is based on a qualitative case study which investigated the relevance of preparatory mathematics in three selected kindergartens in the Zambezi Region of Namibia. A snowball sampling procedure was used, were each successive participant was named by a preceding individual. Eighty – three (83) kindergartens children aged 5 – 6 years old and four (4) kindergarten teachers took part in the study. The data was collected by means of two methods namely documents analysis and semi – structured interviews which provided a degree of cross checking of claims. The main findings of the study were that the preparatory mathematics is unique, interesting and relevant to the kindergartens and further has basic elements of mathematics that is appropriately connects to the mathematics taught at junior primary, senior primary, junior and senior secondary and the tertiary institutions.
The role of rural school libraries on childrens exposure to literacy in the Namibian context
Authors: Lumbu Simon
Published: December 2023

The link between libraries and reading development has been found to be a determining factor in literacy development by scholars the world over. Based on the findings of a study on the constraints encountered by teachers in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in rural combined schools in the Oshana region, this paper analyses the role of school libraries in rural schools in Namibia. The study made use of the qualitative approach to investigate some of the causes of ineffective teaching and learning in rural schools. Each year, the Directorate of National Examinations and Assessments (DNEA) reveals poor academic performance in the National Senior Secondary Certificate examinations, particularly in the English subject. This study found that poor learner reading skills coupled with learners’ limited access to reading materials constrained the teaching of ESL. Although there were libraries at each school that participated in the study, physical set-up of the libraries often did not qualify them to be libraries in a prototypical definition of a library. It is introspection worthy to examine the role of these rural school libraries on children’s exposure to literacy in an environment of limited reading materials.
Handicraft Gallery Of North Sumatera (Metaphor Architecture)
Authors: Hamsaini Harahap Rahmi , M Siahaan Nelson
Published: December 2023

Handicrafts are one of the cultural and tourism assets that can to encourage people’s economy and increase tourist arrivals. Local handicraft products in Indonesia have won a place in the hearts of tourists, both local and foreign tourists. Many local artisans are willing to introduce the handcrafts to the society and are also willing to develop each of their masterpieces, but, due to the lack of facility and medium support, they choose to develop their potential outside the city. Therefore, a medium that can accommodate handicrafts needed in the form of a gallery that can help the marketing of the handcrafts that will attract visitors and provides supporting facilities such as a shopping center. Handcrafts Gallery of North Sumatera is a place to centralize artisans from various regions of North Sumatera to market and introduce their featured products with direct interaction with the artisans. The research method carried out by the process of finding ideas by finding out the problems that exist in the area of the design object, then creating ideas in the design by linking each of the strengths that are also the basis in the design and with data collection methods. In addition it is carried out by the method of data collection, namely literature studies, comparative studies and field surveys. The architecture applied to this building is a metaphor architecture, which is applied to the facade and roof to create an attractive building, a building that can give its impression and image, able to trigger people's perception and imagination, and also able to display forms as attractive as possible to provide its aesthetical value to the surrounding area.
Spatial Structure of The Leisure Zone In The Girsang Sipangan Bolon District Urban Waterfront
Authors: Azhar Khairul
Published: December 2023

Girsang Sipangan Bolon is one of the sub-districts under the administration of Simalungun Regency whose territory is partly directly adjacent to the shores of Lake Toba. The development concept of a waterfront culture for sustainable tourism is an importhing to do in this area. Tourism development that only relies on scenic beauty of the landscape will have difficult time to sustain for the future when there is degradation on environmental quality and boredom of visitors to the scenery presented. Identification of the spatial structure of Girsang Sipangan Bolon, morphology and circulation of the waterfront area and the typical type of development of the waterfront area are the objectives to be sought in this paper by using observation and geographic imaging of the area, whether are supports the concept of waterfront culture. Lack of open space to develop waterfront cultural activities, the morphology of the coastal area is not well planned where buildings with dense masses and heights block the view, and the area is more characterized by a recretional waterfront that relies more on the private sector. These characteristics are expected to provide more understanding and consideration for future development to emphasizing the concept of waterfront culture as an attraction and improving the morphology and circulation of the area that support sustainable waterfront tourism
Economic Hotel And A Culinary Center Sustainable Architecture Approach
Authors: Pedro Laia Esto , Delianur Nasution Achmad
Published: December 2023

The Kwala Bekal area in Medan is one area included in the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) development project which, according to the book The Next American Metropolis, is categorized as a commercial area [1]. Where urban development focuses on public transportation such as public transportation, buses, and trains and minimizing private vehicles. In this case, the designer will discuss how to design hotel buildings and culinary centers using the concept of Sustainable Architecture. The design problem found in planning and designing buildings following the functions of hotels and culinary centers. The aims and objectives of project planning are to design economical hotel buildings and culinary centers on an elongated site and Implementing the applications of Sustainable themes into the building. The methodology used in this design is data collection methods, design approaches, and analysis methods. From the results of research on the design concept, existing and placement of the building period, it was found that the Kwala Bekal City, which is in the Medan Tuntungan sub-district, was a development project by P.T Propenas Nusa Dua which had become a master plan design for the embryo of the new city of Kwala Bekal. So that, the completion of the construction of an economical hotel & culinary center can complement residential facilities in the commercial area
Incline Prevention Reinforcement Structure– Controlling Building Incline
Authors: Song Rim Won , Song In Chol
Published: December 2023

By chance facto (disasters, botchery operation) Incline Prevention Reinforcement Structure–Controlling Building Incline is to prevent Building incline when Building incline is measured after Building construction is finished, And is also to prevent Building incline when designs Building. It setted the Incline Prevention Reinforcement plate and pile on building which leans due to plate irregularly distributed sagging to control the deviation, so the range of deviation is under permissible value and it makes building cost save and Building date shortening.
Evaluation the Concept of Revitalization Pedestrian Path on Raden Saleh Raya Street, Central Jakarta
Authors: Ulinata
Published: December 2023

DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is increasing the activation of pedestrian paths with the aim of making the DKI Jakarta region a pedestrian-friendly city so as to reduce the use of private vehicles that use fuel oil that can cause congestion, air pollution that has the potential to damage the environment. DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has also revived the development of urban equipment such as infrastructure and pedestrian sidewalks to encourage citizens to explore the city on foot. Pedestrian paths can now be sidewalks, walkways, squares, and malls. This study aims to evaluate the concept of Revitalization pedestrian path on Raden Saleh Raya Street and whether they meet the design criteria of pedestrian paths and whether there is an increase in the number of residents walking in the area. This study uses quantitative methods. The results show that pedestrian path on Raden Saleh Raya Street are used by pedestrians but some parts of the pedestrian path are used for selling activities, parking motorcycles so that the pedestrian lane has not provided complete comfort so that an improvement strategy is needed to improve pedestrian comfort so that the number of pedestrians using pedestrian path on Jalan Raden Saleh, Central Jakarta, has increased.
Investigation on strength safety conservation of the roller coaster car support structures
Authors: Pong-Sam Kim  , Yun-Jong Ri
Published: December 2023

In general, the long-term use of the support structure of roller coaster cars consisting of steel structures presents a safety problem with dynamic loading. In the past we have solved this problem in various ways. In this paper, after measuring and simulation using mobile acceleration sensors, motion simulation program ADAMS, and structural analysis program ANSYS, the support structure is considered as a system of connectivity, and the most suitable displacement and the optimal section of support structural brace to ensure the strength of the roller coaster car support structure is determined.
The Concept of Healthy Building with Green Open Space Integration on Condominium Design in Medan
Authors: Nathanael Shiawi Yeshaya , Zahrah Wahyuni
Published: December 2023

One factor that influences public health is the quality of the health of the residential environment, which is determined by the quality of the green open space. The role of green open space in housing is to make residents who stay inside feel like being in nature, not like in a crowded room, to improve the psychological health of residents. This study aims to explore condominium designs that have good oxygen levels, avoid air pollution and inhibit the spread of the virus so that the condominium can improve the physical health of residents. The method used descriptive qualitative in the form of a literature study. The results of this study produce healthy building designs with natural lighting and ventilation in housing that saves energy use, cool air humidity, a building site that is free from air pollution and noise by vehicles, reusable water quality, residential safety, green open space that can provide good oxygen levels, and green open space that connected to the indoor area.
An Appraisal of Double Skin Facade in Building Design: Architectural Intervention and Sustainability
Authors: Nasir Osama , Arif Kamal Mohammad
Published: December 2023

One of the key issues in twentieth-century architecture is the energy problem and daily rise in environmental pollution brought on by the creation of greenhouse gases, particularly in the construction industry. The purpose of the research that follows is to investigate how well buildings heat up while also updating double-skinned facades to ensure thermal comfort for the residents while using the least amount of energy possible. The thoughtful design of a building's exterior is one of the most crucial ways to conserve energy in that structure. The finest choice for controlling the interplay between the interior and exterior spaces is a ‘double-skin facade’. Double-skin facades have been used more frequently recently to increase transparency in both building renovations and new construction. Although glare issues may worsen, double-skin facades improve lighting levels and the outside view. When comparing a typical glass facade to one with an additional layer of glazing, it is possible to reduce heat loss and outside noise. A very critical concern appears to be the protection of external solar shading devices against wind and deterioration. This paper reviews and discusses the earlier research on double-skin building facade systems. The evaluation of a double-skin facade system for long-term building envelope or infrastructure development is the main theme of the paper.
ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ АСПЕКТИ ФУНКЦІОНАЛЬНОЇ ДІАГНОСТИКИ ЗОВНІШНЬОЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ
Authors: Стамбульська Христина , Передало Христина
Published: December 2023

Розглянуто сутність поняття «діагностика» в розрізі аналізу її трактувань вітчизняних та іноземних науковців, її теоретичні аспекти, охарактеризовано значення функціональної діагностики, її роль та завдання в діяльності підприємства. У ході дослідження наукових джерел щодо поняття «функціональна діагностика» зауважено, що на разі відсутній єдиний підхід щодо її трактування та визначення індикаторів її проведення. Підмічено, що діагностика є аналітично-інформаційним інструментом, використання якого дає змогу ідентифікувати стан діяльності підприємства, підрозділу, окремого працівника в залежності від обраних цілей. Окреслено основні складові системи діагностики: суб’єкти, цілі, об’єкти, функції, технології здійснення, методи, методики, бізнес-індикатори, критерії та ресурсне забезпечення, визначено їх особливості, підхід до їх розроблення, що виокремлюються низкою науковцями, відображено роль функціональної діагностики у процесі реалізації управлінських функцій: планування, організування, мотивування, контролювання та регулювання, окреслено базу бізнес-індикаторів, що доцільно застосувати при її здійсненні, визначено основні чинники, що впливатимуть на підбір та формування бази індикаторів.
ПРОБЛЕМИ РОЗВИТКУ МОЛОЧНОГО СКОТАРСТВА В РЕГІОНАХ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Цвігун Інна , Цвігун Анатолій
Published: December 2023

Стаття присвячена актуальним питанням забезпечення продовольчої безпеки в Україні умовах військової агресії росії. Досліджено динаміку виробництва молока і визначено значне його зменшення в сільськогосподарських підприємствах та незначне - в господарствах населення. Зауважено, що за рахунок диспропорцій у зменшенні виробництва молока, основним виробником молочної продукції є господарства населення. Досліджено залежність продуктивності корів від їх частки в сільськогосподарських підприємствах. Встановлено лише часткову залежність між цими показниками. Це спростовує твердження, що найефективніше виробництво молока в великих підприємствах. Зроблено висновок, що основною причиною зменшення виробництва молока є значне зменшення поголів’я корів.. Окреслено, що для збільшення виробництва молока необхідно збільшити відновити молочне тваринництво шляхом збільшення поголів’я корів. Це можливо за рахунок підтримки держави розвитку молочного скотарства в господарствах населення. Та безвідсоткове кредитування та податкові пільги сільськогосподарським підприємствам, які займаються молочним скотарством.
Atuação de Fisioterapeuta residente em Atenção Primária durante a pandemia de Covid-19: Relato de Experiência
Authors: Loiola Anna Flávia Freitas
Published: December 2023

O presente estudo traz a experiência vivenciada por uma fisioterapeuta residente, inserida na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) do município de Guarapuava, com o objetivo de descrever sua atuação em seu primeiro semestre como residente em saúde, considerando o contexto da pandemia de Covid-19. Dentre as atividades realizadas pela residente de Fisioterapia, citam-se atendimento em Call-Center Covid-19, monitoramento de pacientes em oxigenoterapia domiciliar, atendimentos fisioterapêuticos individuais e atendimentos domiciliares, além do cumprimento de carga horária teórica. A experiência descrita neste estudo permite a visualização de como o fisioterapeuta pode atuar na APS, além de demonstrar que, mesmo com as modificações e adequações necessárias ao momento vivenciado devido à pandemia de Covid-19, a prática profissional e de ensino dos residentes não foi de toda forma afetada, mas ampliada e potencializada, possibilitando a exploração até mesmo de áreas dentro da APS antes incogitáveis, como o telemonitoramento.
Market Integration of Small-Scale Farms: Exploring the Bambara Groundnut Markets in Nigeria
Authors: Josephine Nkechi Agbo , Benjamin C. Okpukpara , Kingsley David Ude , Klinsmann Uche Udemba
Published: December 2023

The extent of uncertainty caused by price inefficiency and instability with reference to Bambara groundnut has made the subsector a dicey one. Markets that are not integrated may convey inaccurate price signals that might distort producers’ marketing decisions and contribute to inefficient product movement. The study analyzed the market integration of Bambara groundnut in South-east, Nigeria. The study population comprised all Bambara groundnut marketers in South-east, Nigeria. Out of the five states in South-east, Nigeria, two States will be purposively selected as the study area to establish the movement of prices between the two states to establish a fair comparison of prices between the producing zone and consumption zone. The choice of the two states was based on the predominance of Bambara groundnut marketers. A two-stage sampling technique was adopted in selecting 221 respondents that were interviewed for the study. Data for this study was poised from primary sources using a well-structured questionnaire, oral interviews and direct observations of Bambara groundnut marketers and was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.- The results of the VECM showed that Enugu urban retail prices had a short-run influence of -0.057 although not signicant and a long-run significant influence of -0.2391 on Abia urban retail prices. The results of the VECM estimates for both short-run and long-run relationships indicated that the Enugu rural price of Bambara groundnut had short-run influences of -0.034023 and 0.0032032 with a long-run influence of -0.203230 on Abia rural price. The study recommended that to improve pricing effectiveness and market integration, it is necessary to encourage Bambara groundnut market price information in South-east Nigeria. The flow of information regarding Bambara groundnut prices, demand, and supply will improve both market integration and pricing effacing. The government should create regulations for information services.

How to Cite: Agbo Josephine Nkechi, Okpukpara Benjamin C., Ude Kingsley David, Udemba Klinsmann Uche., 2023. "Market Integration of Small-Scale Farms: Exploring the Bambara Groundnut Markets in Nigeria." Journal of Agriculture and Crops, vol. 10, pp. 11-19.