bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A multicenter, double blind, randomized controlled trial of functional strength training on gross motor function among children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Authors: Gurusamy Loganathan , Balaji Gandhi Karunanithi , Agrahara Sahana
Published: December 2022

Introduction

Strength training has shown benefits in rehabilitating children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (CP); non-functional activities are less significant in improving gross motor function. There is dearth of evidence concerning the benefits of functional strength training (FST) among children with spastic diplegic CP. Hence, we aimed to compare the benefits of FST and conventional physiotherapy (CPT) in this group.

Methods

Overall, 40 children with spastic diplegic CP with Gross Motor Function Classification System levels I, II, and III were recruited by simple random sampling (Random Number Generator) to participate in this 2-group pretest-posttest, multicentre, double-blind randomized controlled study. The children were randomly divided into 2 groups: FST group and CPT group. Both groups received an active training program of 45–60 minutes for 6 weeks with a 2-month follow-up without intervention. The 88-item Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) dimensions D, E, and goal total score were recorded at baseline, after the 6-week intervention, and after the 2-month follow-up.

Results

FST group demonstrated significant differences in GMFM-88 dimensions D [7.1 (0.4–13.8); p = 0.038], E [11.8 (3.1–20.4); p = 0.009], and goal total score [9.4 (3.3–15.6); p = 0.003] when compared with CPT group after the 6-week intervention. Similarly, a significant difference was noted in GMFM-88 goal total score [6.3 (0.1–12.4); p = 0.046] after the 2-month follow-up. There were no differences in GMFM-88 dimensions D [3.9 (–2.5 to 10.5); p = 0.222] or E [8.6 (–0.3 to 17.4); p = 0.059] after the 2-month follow-up.

Conclusions

Six-week FST improved standing, walking, running, and jumping in children with spastic CP. FST had a carry-over effect of strength gained in functional performance.
TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS COMUNS EM CUIDADORES DE IDOSOS ATENDIDOS PELO SAD
Authors: Nogueira Yara Letícia Santos , Santos Vanessa Oliveira , Duarte Letícia Pimentel , Rodrigues Maria Letícia de Aguiar Catão , Barbosa Leopoldo Nelson Fernandes
Published: December 2022

Introdução: Diante do processo de envelhecimento da população mundial a figura do cuidador de idosos tornou-se essencial. O desgaste a que são submetidos ratifica a necessidade de estudar a saúde mental destes atores sociais e produzir informações suficientes que fomentem ações de saúde efetivas para este público. Objetivo: Investigar a prevalência de Transtornos Mentais Comuns em cuidadores de idosos de um Serviço de Atenção Domiciliar (SAD) em uma capital no nordeste do Brasil. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal que utilizou questionários 3 para a coleta de dados dos cuidadores de idosos, maiores de 18 anos, atendidos pelo SAD (n=79). Os instrumentos de avaliação incluiram um questionário sociodemográfico; a Escala de Zarit Burden e o Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20). Para a análise dos dados todos os testes foram aplicados com 95% de confiança e os resultados foram apresentados em forma de tabela com suas respectivas frequências absoluta e relativa. As variáveis numéricas estão representadas pelas medidas de tendência central e dispersão. Resultados: Participaram da pesquisa 79 cuidadores, a maioria eram mulheres (86%), com vínculo familiar (84,8%), com destaque para filhos (41,8%) e cônjuges (26,6%). Entre as mulheres, na distribuição dos graus de sobrecarga, 38% apresentou sobrecarga leve, 26% moderada e 35,3% grave, já os homens apresentaram predominantemente sobrecarga leve (72,7%). Entre os entrevistados, 51,9% afirmaram considerar os idosos, a quem se dedicam, pessoas saudáveis. A maior parte destes com uma percepção positiva sobre a saúde do idoso, não apresentou sofrimento mental (76,3%). Quanto ao motivo pelo qual o idoso necessita de cuidados, as variáveis “Saúde mental” (p< 0,033) e “Lesão Por Pressão” (p< 0,035) destacaram-se em relação à sobrecarga.  Por fim, verificou-se sofrimento mental em 66,7% dos cuidadores com sobrecarga grave, enquanto a sobrecarga leve foi associada à ausência de sofrimento mental (94,1%) nesses participantes (p< 0,001). Conclusão: O presente estudo evidencia a urgência de políticas mais efetivas, relativas à saúde mental dos cuidadores de idosos, para que não permaneçam desamparados, vivenciando a dura realidade da incapacidade funcional, inseridos em um sistema que parece não compreender que cuidar de quem cuida também é uma obrigação da rede de saúde.
CYTOTOXICITY SCREENING AND ANTIBACTERIAL POTENTIAL OF BAKALI LEAF EXTRACT
Authors: A. Manalo Genesis , M. Cayanan Monaliza
Published: December 2022

The study was conducted to screen the cytotoxic activity and to determine the antibacterial potential of the ethanol leaf extract of Bakali, a wild woody plant of the Bignoniaceae family and thrives on the slope of Mt. Arayat, Magalang, Pampanga. Four different concentrations (T1-10000 ppm, T2-1000 ppm, T3-100 ppm and T4-10 ppm), including T+ (ethanol) and T0 (saline solution) were prepared for cytotoxicity screening. Undiluted and diluted forms of the ethanol leaf extract, including T+ (chloramphenicol) and T- (distilled water) were utilized for antibacterial assay. Brine shrimps (Artemia naupllii) were used to determine the cytotoxic activity. The following percentages of deaths after nine hours of observation were recorded: T+ and T1 with 100%, T2 with 93.33%, and T3 with 3.33%. For T4 and T0, they had 0% deaths even after nine hours. The data also revealed that based on the Probit Method, the LC50, LC70 and LC95 of Bakali leaf extract to the brine shrimps after nine hours are expected to be at 363.35 ppm, 520.66 ppm, and 1122.95 ppm, respectively. On the other hand, Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli were used as test organisms for antibacterial assay using paper disc diffusion method. The results revealed that the ethanol leaf extract of Bakali had the potential to inhibit the growth of S. aureus and E. coli. Based on a 6-mm diameter paper disc, the extract is considered as â€œactiveâ€ against S. aureus and â€œpartially activeâ€ against E. coli when in the diluted form of aqueous solution.
WASTE-TO-ENERGY (WTE): A WAY FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES TO SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT
Authors: Osman Nurul Aini , Chan M.W. Annabel
Published: December 2022

Construction waste generation nowadays becoming a pressing issue in Malaysia with the high numbers of the construction project, which increased rapidly due to ‘Malaysia Plan 2020’ in the recent years. Although Malaysia Government had introduced few ways in managing the construction waste, still some of it was reportedly either ending up at the open landfill or worsen when it is illegally dumped in the forest or by the roadside. The urgency was need to tackle this issue by providing more alternative method. One of the alternative methods that seen to provide the solution with benefits is Waste-to-Energy (WtE). This technology had been proved by several countries such as China and Europe in reducing the waste-to-landfill problem. A few years back, Malaysia had announced to launch the plant for the WtE but somehow the result from the preliminary study resulted that plant had closed due to the reason of low source of the waste. Therefore, this study intended to explore the probability of construction waste to become one of the sources for the WtE generation. This will lead into solving two problems in future, which were construction waste problem and the low source of waste for the WtE generation.
A PRELIMINARY SURVEY OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPECTATIONS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY AMONG MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS AND ECONOMICSSTUDENTS
Authors: Justine Jainurin , Abu Bakar Mohd Allif Anwar Bin , Abd Majid Mohd Rizwan Bin , Petrus Boroh Rostika Binti
Published: December 2022

Present students are future business and government leaders. As such, it is important to examine their knowledge and expectations regarding sustainable renewable energy. A questionnaire survey was carried involving a total of 207 students in accounting, business and economics fields in a Malaysian university. While a majority of the students answered correctly on questions related to renewable energy knowledge, there are those who did not. Accordingly, only 41.5% of respondents indicated their level of knowledge in renewable energy to be good or better. For expectations, most respondents agreed for countries to produce and utilise both renewable and non-- renewable sources of energy but a significant percentage (39%) disagreed on building nuclear plants. A majority of the students also indicated willingness to pay for clean energy and renewable energy at home. The results of this research can be used by stakeholders in improving students’ knowledge and exposure to renewable energy through changes in the curriculum to include topics and assignments related to renewable energy or incorporating activities related to renewable energy in the campus environment.
LAHAR RISK MAPPING OF BANAHAW VOLCANO, SOUTHERN LUZON USING LAHARZ
Authors: R.D Zaballero, , S.K Belmonte, , M.L Binwag, , J Herras
Published: December 2022

Banahaw Volcano is one of the 24 identified active volcanoes in the Philippines. With the growing population around its vicinity, it is important to produce hazard map and risk maps for Banahaw Volcano. Geographic Information System (GIS) tools could be utilized to determine the hazard areas in case of lahar flows. Risk assessment based on population of barangays can be determined using the Population Exposure Index (PEI), Population Risk Level (PRL) cohorts, and land area. Early versions of volcanic hazard maps were generated based on the information of type and extent of deposits, river channels and topography. This study explored the use of LaharZ as a tool in generating a hazard map for Banahaw Volcano which can be assessed for risks. Input parameters for the LaharZ include estimated volume, stream threshold, slope value, cone apex type and flow type. Risk assessment of the hazard map produced in LaharZ confirmed that a total of 18 municipalities and three cities, and 402 barangays for both Laguna and Quezon provinces could be affected by future syn--eruption type of lahar from Banahaw Volcano. Results also showed that the lahar flow paths could affect farther municipalities along the North--northwest, Northwest, Southwest and Southeast areas of Banahaw Volcano. A consideration for identification of possible evacuation sites and preparedness plans, and proper siting of critical facilities outside of the proximal hazard zone are highly recommended accompanied by conducting more comprehensive researches about Banahaw Volcano for additional resources that may have greater accuracy.
PERSON SUPERVISOR FIT AND ORGANISATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOUR: A CONCEPTUAL PAPER
Authors: Chang Gait Heng Judy , Janet Jahudin
Published: December 2022

This paper presents a better understanding towards the concept of Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB) and Person-Supervisor Fit (P-S Fit) and its relationship at a conceptual level. Previous literature discusses the effects of OCB in positive and negative outcomes. A right level of OCB by employees should be exhibited by considering the relationship of PS Fit in the particular organisation. Using Person-Environment Fit (P-E Fit) theory, we hypothesised that PS Fit has a positive relationship towards OCB. Past literature of OCB and PS Fit and its relationship should provide a direction for additional research to be empirically validated, to be practically used and to be extended in its line of research.
Aplicabilidade da Robotic Process Automation para a detecção de sinais fracos na internet
Authors: Cabral Pedro Henrique Diehl , Janissek-Muniz Raquel , Behr Ariel
Published: December 2022

Diante a sistematização necessária à atividade de escaneamento do ambiente e as características da tecnologia Robotic Process Automation (RPA), esse estudo teve por objetivo avaliar a aplicabilidade da RPA nas etapas da atividade de escaneamento do ambiente para detecção de sinais fracos através de mineração de texto na internet. Para isso, foi realizada uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura sobre a temática dos sinais fracos. Das 8 etapas identificadas, em 6 delas foi percebida compatibilidade, onde a RPA pode ser utilizada para conferir maior qualidade e eficiência. O estudo contribui com a literatura científica ao consolidar as etapas da atividade de escaneamento do ambiente, o que igualmente contribui com a prática profissional, a qual se beneficia dos ganhos de eficiência e qualidade da utilização de RPA na atividade de escaneamento.
Modelos preditivos para o setor têxtil: estudo de Caso de uma empresa de confecções do polo Agreste de Pernambuco.
Authors: Pimentel Henrique Pablo Pinheiro dos Santos , Silva Edson Moura , Andrade Ermeson Carneiro de , Araújo Danilo Ricardo Barbosa de
Published: December 2022

O setor têxtil tem apresentado crescimento constante nos últimos anos e o Brasil ocupa a quarta posição mundial no nicho de vestuário. A crescente demanda de têxteis reforça a importância de tecnologias e sistemas inteligentes que contribuam para a continuidade de expansão do setor. Neste sentido, este artigo analisa diferentes abordagens para predição de variáveis importantes para uma empresa têxtil, de modo a permitir o uso dos modelos preditivos obtidos como auxiliares em futuras ferramentas de otimização e planejamento. Foi desenvolvido um sistema com interface gráfica para facilitar a visualização e manipulação dos dados e a proposta foi avaliada sobre os dados de uma empresa parceira do Polo Agreste considerando a técnica de predição com melhor desempenho nos estudos anteriores. Os resultados obtidos reforçam que a abordagem é promissora, apresentando um erro quadrático médio de 1,20×10-2 para a predição do valor total produzido e 4,37×10-2 para o custo de produção.
Ferramentas baseadas em computação em nuvem: uma análise do perfil de uso no contexto informacional de secretários de pós-graduação da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande no Norte
Authors: Martins Lizianne Juline do Nascimento e Silva , Martins Daniel De Araújo
Published: December 2022

O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi descrever as principais ferramentas baseadas em computação em nuvem voltadas para a Gestão da Informação no cotidiano laboral de secretários de Pós-Graduação da UFRN. Para isso, foi realizado um levantamento com 78 secretários, através de um questionário autoaplicado. Os resultados apontam o uso do e-mail como a principal ferramenta, seguido do armazenamento em nuvem e depois dos editores de documentos em nuvem. As aplicações mais utilizadas são os produtos Google que fazem parte do pacote de ferramentas disponibilizadas pela Universidade pesquisada, utilizadas para fins que vão desde gerais até mais específicos. Tal tecnologia configura um instrumento eficiente de guarda e preservação informacional, além de facilitador na transferência de informação, o que acelera e contribui, por definição, para a geração de conhecimento.
Öğretmen Adaylarının Pandemi Sürecinde Ortaya Çıkan Kavramlarla İlgili Argümanları ile Bilimin Doğasına Yönelik İnanışlarının ve Eleştirel Düşünme Standartlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: BOSTAN SARIOĞLAN Ayberk , ÜREK Handan
Published: December 2022

Bütün dünyayı etkisi altına alan COVID-19 Pandemisi ile birlikte çeşitli sosyobilimsel konular tartışmaya açılmış ve bilim insanları da dahil olmak üzere bazı konularda fikir birliğine ulaşılamamıştır. Bu düşünceden yola çıkarak mevcut çalışmada, öğretmen adaylarının pandemi döneminde ortaya çıkan kavramlar ile ilgili argümanlarını ve bu kavramları tartışmalarının onların bilimin doğasına yönelik inanışları ile eleştirel düşünme standartlarına etkisini incelemek amaçlanmaktadır. Karma desene göre gerçekleştirilen çalışmanın örneklemi, Marmara Bölgesi’nde bulunan bir devlet üniversitesinde öğrenim görmekte olan 23 fen bilgisi öğretmen adayından oluşmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak, ‘Bilimin Doğası İnanışları Ölçeği’, ‘Eleştirel Düşünme Standartları Ölçeği’ ve ‘Argümantasyon Görüş Formu’ kullanılmıştır. Uygulama süreci beş hafta sürmüş olup bu süreçte öğretmen adayları; COVID-19 ve normal grip, hastalığın tespitinde PCR testi kullanımı, maske kullanımı, tedavi sürecinde ilaç kullanımı ve hastalığa karşı geliştirilen aşılar ile ilgili bilimsel açıklamaları ile gerekçelerini, bunun yanında eğer varsa karşıt görüşe yönelik savlarını sunmuşlardır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda, öğretmen adaylarının pandemi sürecinde ortaya çıkan bu kavramları tartışmaları, onların bilimin doğası inanışlarında anlamlı bir artış sağlarken eleştirel düşünme standartları üzerinde ise etkili olmamıştır. Öğretmen adaylarının argümanlarının kalitesinin genel olarak ilerleyen haftalar boyunca yükseldiği tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmadan elde edilen sonuçlara göre gelecekte yapılacak araştırmalarda, öğretmen adaylarının daha uzun süreler boyunca sosyobilimsel konuları tartışmalarının onların duyuşsal faktörleri üzerindeki etkilerine odaklanılması önerilebilir.
Fen Bilimleri Öğretmen Adaylarına Yönelik Fen Öğretimi Öz Yeterlik İnancı Ölçeği Geliştirilmesi: Geçerlik Ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: SAHIN Mehmet , ALTINCELEP Serap
Published: December 2022

Bu araştırmanın amacı, Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı tarafından yayımlanan yeni özel alan yeterlikleri kapsamında, fen bilimleri öğretmen adaylarının fen öğretimi öz yeterlik inançlarını ölçmek için geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı geliştirilmesidir. Araştırma, Türkiye’nin farklı devlet üniversitelerinde öğrenim görmekte olan son sınıf fen bilimleri öğretmen adayının katılımı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ulaşılabilir örnekleme dayanan çalışma grubu, farklı bölgelerden toplam 9 üniversitenin eğitim fakültelerinden oluşturulmuştur. Ölçeğin geliştirilmesi aşamasında; madde havuzu oluşturulmuş, uzman görüşüne başvurulmuş, kapsam ve yapı geçerliği, açımlayıcı faktör analizi, doğrulayıcı faktör analizi ve güvenirlik analizleri yapılmıştır. Açımlayıcı faktör analizi sonuçlarına göre ölçeğin yedi bileşenden oluştuğu görülmüştür. AMOS ile yapılan doğrulayıcı faktör analizi ile bu bileşenler ayrı bir veri setiyle doğrulanmıştır. Ölçeğin faktörleri sırasıyla “Konu Hakimiyetini Sağlama”, “Öğrenme-Öğretme Sürecini Planlama ve Düzenleme”, “Bilimsel, Teknolojik ve Toplumsal Gelişim Sağlama”, “Okul, Aile ve Toplumla İş Birliği”, “Öğretim Ortamı Uyarlama”, “Gelişimi İzleme ve Değerlendirme” ve “Mesleki Gelişim Sağlama” olarak adlandırılmıştır. Faktörlerin Cronbach Alpha güvenirlik değerleri sırasıyla .87, .87, .84, .85, .76, .75 ve .73’dür. Ölçeğin geneline ait güvenirlik katsayısı .95 olarak bulunmuştur. Geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışmaları yapılan ölçek, öğretmen adaylarının fen öğretimi öz yeterliklerini ölçmede kullanılabilir. Ayrıca fen bilimleri öğretmen adaylarının öz yeterlik inanç seviyeleri demografik değişkenlere göre incelenmiştir.
Total Symmetry as the Main Tool of Béla Bartók’s Form-Making on the Example of the Ballet The Wooden Prince
Authors:   State Institute for Art Studies, Solodovnikova A.G.
Published: December 2022

The subject of this article is the study of a principal feature of the compositional technique of the Hungarian composer Béla Bartók — the symmetrically organized architectonics of his works, which is manifested at different levels: dramatic, thematic, and tonal-harmonic. The use of symmetry, in particular, mirror symmetry, contributed to the creation of ideal proportions, which the composer so much aspired to. Along with mirror symmetry, another characteristic feature of Bartók’s style is the application of the golden ratio principle of form that shows the real patterns of composition. The validity of the golden ratio principle becomes especially evident in the conditions of irregular rhythm, pronounced in the composer’s works. The author of the article establishes that rather specific of Bartók is the fact that the effect of the golden ratio principle in his works often extends both to the form as a whole and to smaller parts within the whole. Golden ratios, designed as symmetrical structures, can be observed in Bartók’s works both in the traditional (long + short part) and the inverted form (short + long part). All these characteristic features were traced on the example of the ballet The Wooden Prince.
The Surb Gevorg Church in the Village of SultanSaly. The “Russian-Byzantine” Style in the Temple Architecture of the Don Armenians
Authors:   Institute of Theory and History of Architecture and Urban Development, Baeva O.V. ,   Southern Federal University
Published: December 2022

In the settlements of the Don Armenians, founded in the last quarter of the 18th century by immigrants from the Crimea, many churches were built. By the beginning of the 20th century, more than ten stone churches were erected on the territory of the Armenian district. One of them is the Surb Gevorg church in the village of Sultan-Saly the architecture of which this study is devoted to. It was built in the 1860s in the “RussianByzantine” style, which stylistically distinguishes it from the rest of the temples of the Don Armenians, even those whose construction was chronologically close to that of Surb Gevorg. The temple is a unique example of the appeal of Armenian Gregorians to this style. The article presents the conclusion that the church was built according to the pattern projects of K. Thon designed in 1838. Based on archival written sources, drawings, photographic materials, and on-site observation, the author of the article studies the initial project, which remained unimplemented, the history of construction and architecture of the church of Surb Gevorg, and its place in religious construction of the Don Armenians and Russian architecture of the 19th century.
Metaphor and Metonymy as Components of Musical Perception (Based on Research of the Second Half of the 20th – 21st Centuries)
Authors:   Victor S. Popov Academy of Choral Art, Krasnogorova O.A.
Published: December 2022

The author examines the peculiarities of the perception of music of the second half of the 20th – 21st centuries from the standpoint of methodology defined by concept. The semantic multiplicity and indeterminacy of the newest music, creating a multimodal context and infinitely expanding the hermeneutic circle of composition, is investigated in the article from the perspective of theories connected with the comprehension of conceptual models. Among them the following theories are particularly noteworthy: G. Fauconnier and M. Turner’s theory of conceptual blending; J. Lakoff and M. Johnson’s studies of conceptual metaphors; the views of A. Ortony, who divides metaphor theories into deconstructive and constructive; and R. Scruton’s theoretical provisions. Studying the expressive and inexpressible content of music, the author analyses the theory of narrative from J. Robinson’s point of view and the connections between metaphor and music traced in N. Goodman’s work. The author lays special emphasis on the research of the theory of sound perception by H. Lachenmann, who defined music as a subjective “existential experience” in the formation of which the transformation of the auditory perception, which the composer refers to as “structural listening”, is of great importance. The author determines the principles of the development of the conceptual form in Lachenmann’s works, which emerges in a triadic process of composition creation, interpretation and perception. In this regard, the features and functions of metaphor and metonymy in Lachenmann’s music are identified and compared. As a result, the author comes to the conclusion about the necessity of flexible models of perception analysis of the compositions of the second half of the 20th – 21st centuries representing a new stage of the musical art.
Women in Church Choirs: Discussion in the Periodical Press of the Turn of the 20th Century
Authors:   State Institute for Art Studies, Nikulina A.A.
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the article is to consistently analyse the statements of contemporaries about the reform of church choirs in the Russian church and secular periodicals of the early 20th century, which have not been previously involved in musicological studies. At the beginning of the 20th century, the question of the role of women in society was considered in various publications, including periodicals on art. They discussed the position of women in musical professions and keenly debated the topic of women being involved in liturgical singing in the choir. Adherents of patriarchal views defended the inadmissibility of female singers in church, whereas innovators advocated their participation. The reform of church choirs in Russia was carried out gradually, under the influence of transformations in the structure of church life, the growth of social freedoms, and the spread of humanistic ideas in society related to the condemnation of child labour. Public discussion in the music and church press began in 1906. The topic of the church choir reform was raised at the All-Russian Congress of Church Singing Leaders in Moscow in 1908–1909, but the issue of women’s participation in liturgical singing in the choir was finally resolved only at the Local Council of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1918.
Two Early Films by D.W. Griffith
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Fomenko A.N.
Published: December 2022

In his early films, created during his collaboration with the Biograph company, D.W. Griffith often varied the same plot moves and schemes, while achieving great variety. Thus, two films of 1912, The Girl and Her Trust and The Lesser Evil, contain a very similar set of functions and devices, the distribution of which, however, leads to different semantic effects. Some of them — pointing to the possibility of a dual reading of the motivation of the characters and their psychology — unexpectedly anticipate the further development of cinema. As Roger Caillois writes in his notes on fantastic art, a necessary condition for the fantastic (or miraculous) is its involuntary nature, which often arises due to the contradiction between the openly formulated meaning and the elements that are not integrated into it. This observation can be extended to the whole realm of the aesthetic. At a time when cinema is taking its first steps and discovering elementary means of expression, Griffith’s psychological nuances seem redundant, premature, and therefore miraculous.
From canvas to platform
Authors: Bätz Kerstin , Siegfried Patrick
Published: December 2022

Purpose: In this article, the canvas used to simplify business modeling of a platform and its visual depiction are put into the entrepreneurial context, and critically reflected accordingly. Furthermore, it is discussed to what extent the canvas is advantageous, disadvantageous, applicable, not applicable, or even contradictory. Methodology: The analysis is based on theoretical research. Additionally, qualitative interviews with business founders were conducted. Results: The results conclude that the canvas employed to ease the business model sharpening process supplies founders with essential aspects to cover, yet they are part of a large set of factors that play in. Conclusion: The limitations of this study are rooted in the chosen research design based on the conceptual review.
A review of prosumers’ behaviours in smart grids and importance of smart grid management
Authors: Piricz Noémi
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The concept of the smart grid is relatively new. The first aim of the study is to understand the behaviour of prosumers in smart grids. The other goal is to raise awareness of the management tasks and risks of smart grids by highlighting the relevant issues of some business networks (PPP projects, outsourcing, strategic alliances etc.). Methodology: Systemized literature review was used in the paper. Results: The discussed management problems of various business networks indicate that management challenges can also be expected in smart grids, so it is worth preparing in time. Conclusion: We found a lack of empirical research about the behaviour of prosumers and believe that studying the electric power grid of the future from a management perspective, that is, examining the possible behaviours and decisions of various actors, can provide valuable and useful information for smart grid design and safe operation insurance.
PENGARUH DELEGATIVE LEADERSHIP, KOMUNIKASI DAN WORK LOYALTY TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: I Putu Bagus Suthanaya  , Putu Agus Prayogi  , I Ketut Eli Sumerta
Published: December 2022

This research was conducted based on the gap of previous research results (research gap) and differences in focus of discussion on delegative leadership, communication and work loyalty to employee work productivity. In addition, there is also a research problem regarding the high level of employee absenteeism at Sanglah Hospital Denpasar. This research was conducted at Sanglah General Hospital Denpasar population of 2,878 and a sample size of 144 employees. All data obtained from the distribution of the questionnaire is suitable for use, then analyzed using SPSS 25. The implication of this research is that delegative leadership can be improved by paying attention to indicators of decisions made jointly between leaders and subordinates. Communication can be improved by paying attention to indicators of superior discussions with subordinates. Work loyalty can be improved by paying attention to indicators of obeying the rules. Employee work productivity can be increased by paying attention to indicators of self-confidence.
An assessment of land energy balance over East Asia from multiple lines of evidence and the roles of the Tibet Plateau, aerosols, and clouds
Authors: Wang Qiuyan , Zhang Hua , Yang Su , Chen Qi , Zhou Xixun , Xie Bing , Wang Yuying , Shi Guangyu , Wild Martin
Published: December 2022

Abstract. With high emissions of aerosols and the known world's “Third Pole” of the Tibet Plateau (TP) in East Asia, knowledge on the energy budget over this region has been widely concerned. This study first attempts to estimate the present-day land energy balance over East Asia by combining
surface and satellite observations as well as the atmospheric reanalysis and Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) simulations.
Compared to the global land budget, a substantially larger fraction of
atmospheric shortwave radiation of 5.2 % is reflected, highly associated with the higher aerosol loadings and more clouds over East Asian land. While a slightly smaller fraction of atmospheric shortwave absorption of 0.6 % is unexpectedly estimated, possibly related to the lower water vapor content effects due to the thinner air over the TP to overcompensate for the aerosol
and cloud effects over East Asian land. The weaker greenhouse effect and
fewer low clouds due to the TP are very likely the causes of the smaller fraction of East Asian land surface downward longwave radiation. Hence, high
aerosol loadings, clouds, and the TP over East Asia play vital roles in the
shortwave budgets, while the TP is responsible for the longwave budgets
during this regional energy budget assessment. The further obtained cloud
radiative effects suggest that the presence of clouds results in a larger
cooling effect on the climate system over East Asian land than that over the globe. This study provides a perspective to understand fully the roles of
potential factors in influencing the different energy budget assessments
over regions.
Occurrence of polar stratospheric clouds as derived from ground-based zenith DOAS observations using the colour index
Authors: Lauster Bianca , Dörner Steffen , Enell Carl-Fredrik , Frieß Udo , Gu Myojeong , Puķīte Janis , Raffalski Uwe , Wagner Thomas
Published: December 2022

Abstract. Polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs) are an important component of ozone chemistry in polar regions. Studying the ozone-depleting processes requires a precise description of PSCs on a long-term basis.
Although satellite observations already yield high spatial coverage, continuous ground-based measurements covering long time periods can be a valuable complement.
In this study, differential optical absorption spectroscopy (DOAS) instruments are used to investigate the occurrence of PSCs based on the so-called colour index (CI), i.e. the colour of the zenith sky. Defined as the ratio between the observed intensities of scattered sunlight at two wavelengths, it provides a method to detect PSCs during twilight even in the presence of tropospheric clouds.
We present data from instruments at the German research station Neumayer, Antarctica (71∘ S, 8∘ W), as well as Kiruna, Sweden (68∘ N, 20∘ E), which have been in operation for more than 20 years.
For a comprehensive interpretation of the measurement data, the well-established radiative transfer model McArtim is used and radiances of scattered sunlight are simulated at several wavelengths for different solar zenith angles and various atmospheric conditions.
The aim is to improve and evaluate the potential of this method. It is then used to infer the seasonal cycle and the variability of PSC occurrence throughout the time series measured in both hemispheres. A good agreement is found to satellite retrievals with deviations particularly in spring. The unexpectedly high signal observed in the DOAS data during springtime suggests the influence of volcanic aerosol. This is also indicated by enhanced aerosol extinction as seen from OMPS (Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite) data but is not captured by other PSC climatologies.
The presented approach allows the detection of PSCs for various atmospheric conditions not only for individual case studies but over entire time series, which is a decisive advance compared to previous work on the PSC detection by ground-based instruments. Apart from the interannual variability, no significant trend is detected for either measurement station. The averaged PSC relative frequency amounts to about 37 % above the Neumayer station and about 18 % above Kiruna.
Aerosol activation characteristics and prediction at the central European ACTRIS research station of Melpitz, Germany
Authors: Wang Yuan , Henning Silvia , Poulain Laurent , Lu Chunsong , Stratmann Frank , Wang Yuying , Niu Shengjie , Pöhlker Mira L. , Herrmann Hartmut , Wiedensohler Alfred
Published: December 2022

Abstract. Understanding aerosol particle activation is essential
for evaluating aerosol indirect effects (AIEs) on climate. Long-term
measurements of aerosol particle activation help to understand the AIEs and
narrow down the uncertainties of AIEs simulation. However, they are still
scarce. In this study, more than 4 years of comprehensive aerosol measurements
were utilized at the central European research station of Melpitz, Germany, to
gain insight into the aerosol particle activation and provide
recommendations on improving the prediction of number concentration of cloud
condensation nuclei (CCN, NCCN). (1) The overall CCN activation
characteristics at Melpitz are provided. As supersaturation (SS) increases from
0.1 % to 0.7 %, the median NCCN increases from 399 to 2144 cm−3, which represents 10 % to 48 % of the total particle number
concentration with a diameter range of 10–800 nm, while the median
hygroscopicity factor (κ) and critical diameter (Dc) decrease
from 0.27 to 0.19 and from 176 to 54 nm, respectively. (2) Aerosol particle
activation is highly variable across seasons, especially at low-SS conditions.
At SS=0.1 %, the median NCCN and activation ratio (AR) in winter are
1.6 and 2.3 times higher than the summer values, respectively. (3) Both
κ and the mixing state are size-dependent. As the particle diameter
(Dp) increases, κ increases at Dp of ∼40 to
100 nm and almost stays constant at Dp of 100 to 200 nm, whereas the
degree of the external mixture keeps decreasing at Dp of ∼40 to 200 nm. The relationships of κ vs. Dp and degree of mixing
vs. Dp were both fitted well by a power-law function. (4) Size-resolved
κ improves the NCCN prediction. We recommend applying the
κ–Dp power-law fit for NCCN prediction at Melpitz, which
performs better than using the constant κ of 0.3 and the κ
derived from particle chemical compositions and much better than using the
NCCN (AR) vs. SS relationships. The κ–Dp power-law fit measured
at Melpitz could be applied to predict NCCN for other rural regions. For
the purpose of improving the prediction of NCCN, long-term monodisperse
CCN measurements are still needed to obtain the κ–Dp
relationships for different regions and their seasonal variations.
All about Nitrite: Exploring Nitrite Sources and Sinks in the Eastern Tropical North Pacific Oxygen Minimum Zone
Authors: Tracey John C. , Babbin Andrew R. , Wallace Elizabeth , Sun Xin , DuRussel Katherine L. , Frey Claudia , Martocello III Donald E. , Tamasi Tyler , Oleynik Sergey , Ward Bess B.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. Oxygen minimum zones (OMZs), due to their large volumes of perennially deoxygenated waters, are critical regions for understanding how the interplay between anaerobic and aerobic nitrogen (N) cycling microbial pathways affects the marine N budget. Here we present a suite of measurements of the most significant OMZ N cycling rates, which all involve nitrite (NO2–) as a product, reactant, or intermediate, in the Eastern Tropical North Pacific (ETNP) OMZ. These measurements and comparisons to data from previously published OMZ cruises present additional evidence that NO3– reduction is the predominant OMZ N flux, followed by NO2– oxidation back to NO3–. The combined rates of both of these N recycling processes were observed to be much greater (up to nearly 200x) than the combined rates of the N loss processes of anammox and denitrification, especially in waters near the anoxic / oxic interface. We also show that NO2– oxidation can occur in functionally anoxic incubations, measurements that further strengthen the case for truly anaerobic NO2– oxidation. We also evaluate the possibility that NO2– dismutation provides the oxidative power for anaerobic NO2– oxidation. Although almost all treatments returned little evidence for dismutation (as based on product inhibition, substrate stimulation, and stoichiometric hypotheses), results from one treatment under conditions closest to in situ NO2– values may support the occurrence of NO2– dismutation. The partitioning of N loss between anammox and denitrification differed widely from stoichiometric predictions of at most 29 % anammox; in fact, N loss rates at many depths consisted entirely of anammox. Through investigating the magnitudes of NO3– reduction and NO2– oxidation, testing for anaerobic NO2– oxidation, examining the possibility of NO2– dismutation, and further documenting the balance of N loss processes, these new data shed light on many open questions in OMZ N cycling research.
A learning-based method for efficient large-scale sensitivity analysis and tuning of single column atmosphere model (SCAM)
Authors: Guo Jiaxu , Xu Yidan , Fu Haohuan , Xue Wei , Wang Lanning , Gan Lin , Wu Xianwei , Hu Liang , Xu Gaochao , Che Xilong
Published: December 2022

Abstract. The Single Column Atmospheric Model (SCAM) is an essential tool for analyzing and improving the physics schemes of CAM. Although it already largely reduces the compute cost from a complete CAM, the exponentially-growing parameter space makes a combined analysis or tuning of multiple parameters difficult. In this paper, we propose a hybrid framework that combines parallel execution and a learning-based surrogate model, to support large-scale sensitivity analysis (SA) and tuning of combinations of multiple parameters. We start with a workflow (with modifications to the original SCAM) to support the execution and assembly of a large number of sampling, sensitivity analysis, and tuning tasks. By reusing the 3,840 instances with the variation of 11 parameters, we train a neural network (NN) based surrogate model that achieves both accuracy and efficiency (with the computational cost reduced by several orders of magnitude). The improved balance between cost and accuracy enables us to integrate NN-based grid search into the traditional optimization methods to achieve better optimization results with fewer compute cycles. Using such a hybrid framework, we explore the joint sensitivity of multi-parameter combinations to multiple cases using a set of three parameters, identify the most sensitive three-parameter combination out of eleven, and perform a tuning process that reduces the error of precipitation by 5 % to 15 % in different cases.
Parameter transferability of a distributed hydrological model to droughts
Authors: Bruno Giulia , Duethmann Doris , Avanzi Francesco , Alfieri Lorenzo , Libertino Andrea , Gabellani Simone
Published: December 2022

Abstract. Hydrological models often have issues in simulating streamflow (Q) during droughts, because of hard-to-capture feedback mechanisms across precipitation deficit, actual evapotranspiration (ET), and terrestrial water storage anomalies (TWSA). To gain more insights into these performance drops and move toward more robust hydrological models in the anthropogenic era, we evaluated Q, ET, and TWSA simulations during droughts of different severity and their sensitivity to the climatic conditions of the calibration period. We used the distributed hydrological model Continuum over the heavily human-affected Po river basin (northern Italy, period 2010–2022) and independent ground- and remote sensing-based datasets of Q, ET, and TWSA as benchmarks. Across the 38 study sub-catchments, Continuum simulated Q comparably well during wet years (2014 and 2020) and moderate droughts (2012 and 2017) with mean KGE = 0.59±0.32 during wet years and = 0.55±0.25 during moderate droughts. The model simulated well Q for the outlet section of the basin also for the severe 2022 drought (KGE = 0.82). However, performances for 2022 declined across the other sub-catchments (mean KGE = 0.18±0.69, meaning the model still preserved some skill over a climatological mean). The model properly represented seasonality of Q, ET, and TWSA over the basin, as well as a declining trend in TWSA. We explained the performance drops in 2022 with an increased uncertainty in ET anomalies, in particular in human-affected croplands. Calibrating during a moderate drought (2017) did not improve model performances during the severe 2022 drought (mean KGE = 0.18±0.63), pointing to the fairly unique conditions of this period in terms of hydrological processes and human interference on the hydrological cycle. By highlighting increased uncertainty of hydrological models specifically during severe droughts which are expected to increase in frequency, these findings provide relevant guidelines for assessments of model robustness in a changing climate and so for informing water management, disaster risk reduction, and climate change adaptation strategies.
The Phenomenon of Hybrid State Capitalism in Emerging Market Economies: Present and Future
Authors: Martynov Arkady
Published: December 2022

The article is devoted to the actual and complex topic of the transformation of a number of countries with emerging markets. A retrospective of the transformation of the entire enclave of emerging market economies in a large number of countries was briefly presented. On this ground, the process of the reproduction of economic systems, distinguished by a hybrid structure with a prevailing state-capitalist order, in a separate conglomerate of post-developing and after socialist countries was analyzed in the last period. Based on the empirical available evaluations, with regard to the conglomerate of considered national economies, the most significant fundamental competitive advantage is still the preservation of relatively low cost of production factors. By the author's argumentation, a vision of the prospect for the transformation of such national economies are presented. The final conclusion concerns the possibility of successful adaptation of these economic systems to the positive fundamental changes, especially including those associated with the transition to sustainable overall social development.
How Transportation Disadvantage Hinders Mobility, Service Access, and Exiting Homelessness
Authors: Aykanian Amanda
Published: December 2022

For people experiencing homelessness, the ability to move between and within communities is an important aspect of achieving stability and improving overall well-being. However, people experiencing homelessness are often transportation disadvantaged, which creates barriers to health management, housing, employment, and social service connections. This paper draws on qualitative interviews with frontline homeless service providers (N=21) in a large, geographically diverse region of New York State to explore the impact of transportation disadvantage on mobility, service use, and exiting homelessness. Findings center on how the housing process often necessitates significant mobility (e.g., moving between communities or counties) and how a lack of transportation access limits the mobility necessary for gaining stability. The findings illustrate the insurmountable nature of transportation disadvantage in many communities and how this disadvantage continues and even worsens once a person is housed. Implications for practice, policy, and research are discussed.
A remarkably disjunct population of Valerianella multidentata (Caprifoliaceae) in the south of Spain
Authors: Martínez Sagarra Gloria , Devesa Juan Antonio
Published: December 2022

We provided the first record of Valerianella multidentata Loscos & Pardo for the flora of Andalusia (south of Spain). The specimen was collected during fieldwork in the southwest of Cordoba province. This new population illustrates a remarkable expansion of the species' geographic range very disjunct from its northeastern distribution core. The main morphological differences of the achenes between Valerianella multidentata and its relatives (V. coronata and V. discoidea) are provided. A geographical distribution map and detailed pictures of the specimen are also presented.
RANTAI PEMASARAN HASIL USAHA BUDIDAYA MAGGOT (BELATUNG) SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF PAKAN TERNAK UNGGAS
Authors: Fitasari Baiq Diah , Rengganis Baiq Santi , Meidatuzzahra Diah , Fathurrahman Fathurrahman
Published: December 2022

Feed plays a very important role in livestock business, both in terms of quality, quantity, and continuous availability. The biggest obstacle for farmers in running their business is the increasingly expensive feed price. Among the many alternatives in producing animal feed, insects are an alternative source of protein that can be used in animal feed. Maggot or larvae of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is a feed substitute as a source of protein. Market chain is a chain that is used to describe a number of networks that connect all related actors and transactions that occur in the movement of agricultural or livestock goods to final consumers (Lundy.et al, 2004:15). The purpose of this activity is to educate livestock groups in the promotive aspect to increase knowledge and apply it in marketing activities for maggot cultivation. Community service activities in the form of marketing counseling for maggot (maggots) cultivation as an alternative to animal feed in Mataram City were carried out on Saturday, August 21, 2021. This community service activity was carried out through counseling on discussion methods and presentations through lectures. Counseling is in the form of mapping the marketing of maggot and its impact if it is mass-cultivated. After giving the material, it was followed by discussion and question and answer from the participants.